Wrexham Guardian

DENBIGH. WEDDING GIFTS-Ir. Joseph Whitehouge, of The Foro.>, Bodfari, having: last week tren married to Haysmor, his friend. have resolved upon givi; g him a useful wadding present and an ill u minateil address, the latter being prepared by Mr. 3>wis, at Mr. Ciough'e. Subscriptions have come i-i freely. CONCRET.— Oa Friday the Good Templars of the town gave a concert in the Assembly Room, in ai" o: t-ne fund for the distress in Denbigh. The -M:iVor was announced to presir\p, but not arrive until kite in the evening, Councillor Evan Thomas took his plaee. A very enjoyable evening's enter- tain men „• was provided and the patronage was good. OPENING OF HENLLAN CHURCH.—We shall give a fu-i i p"rt uoxt w-ok of th re-open^ng services at tlenil.a Chur^h \esrerday (Friday), and a deserip- t:on cf the io-s and restorations, which are of the most complete descrption, the alteration effected being of the most astonishing character, and must be a source of gratification to all the parishione: s. Unfortunately the Bishop, through illness, was prevented preaching the opening ser- mon. THE DISTRESS FUND.-In another column will befcuil an advertisement relating to the distress fund m Denbigh. During the last fortnight sub- scrip-ion; have come in ve~y slowly, owing, it is said to an impression that the funds are us^d on undeserving objects. Persons are said to have received eel tickets, for instance, whose stock of coal was sufficient to iast them the winter. Others express great dissatisfaction at the funds being used to assist permanent paap-rs, it being argued that these are well cared for by the parish authorities, and that- this fund shouid be kept for the deserving poor who are out of work, & We canno pretend to pay whether the complaints are reasonable or no, bur the committee are taking great care and trouble to prevent imposition a? far as posaible. Onn thing, however, is quite cer'ain, and that is, that if funds do not com in the com- mittee will have to suspend relief, so that any of our local rea lers wishing to subscribe should do so at ome. POLICE COURT:—Friday, before the Mtyor and Mr J. W. C, Two little boys belonging to a man named Bugden, working for the gas company, were charged with breaking windows at Mr Hughes, the gardeners. Mr. T. P. Lewis r>rosecu*ed. The lads denied the cffence, alt: ough a witness proved seeing them throw the stones and break the pines. For the defence a youth was called who swor J that he took the lads to school on the particular after- noon named and gave them to the schoolmaster, but strange to say, uron Mr Elhc-, the schoolmaster being sent for he prove'' that the bo's ere not at school that afternoon, and this was proved by the sen ol register which he produced The lads who have been up before the mr-eisrrates twice for non- attendance at schools w,"re fined 2s 6d and cost5, in ail about jjl 5s, pndas he father refused 19 pay tli (,v were locked up for the night, but were released next day on the money being pid.- Wdliim Williams, a farmer from Gwindy, was changed by P C. Evans v.ith bpiFg drunk on Jan. j 8th. The officer had to get someb dv to take care of the torse and cart, for he was incapable and abusing the former. Sergeant Lewis said that the man got drunk every time he came to market, but defendant denied the soft imp» £ chm, nt. Tne j Mayor told him that he had often seen him drunk himself when in town. He gave him a l ciure about, such conduct, and as he had recer.riy been fined, he was now ode red to pay .£1 and 80 costs, ANNUAL MEETING OF DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRMARY. The annual meeting of this charity was held on Fri- day last, when there were present Mr. Thomas Hughes, Ystrad, chairman of the committee the Ven. Arch- deacon Smart, Rev. John Sturkey, St. Asaph Rev. W. Hicks Owen, Tremeirchion; Messrs. Harrison, Whitehall; J. R. Heatoh, Plas Heaton A. S. Weston, solicitor; Thomas Evans, Trosyparc J. Parry-Jones, town clerk J. Lloyd Roberts, M.B. T. Gold-Edwards, Gwynfryn Alderman Thomas Gee, the Mayor Messrs. J. R. Hughes, M.D. John Davies, solicitor; R. C. B. Clough, Tymawr Thomas Foulkes, Graig, &c. Mr. Buddicom, the president for the year, not being able to attend, Mr. J. R. Heaton was elected to fill the chair. Archdeacpn SMART read the following REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. The Committee of Management, in laying before the governors of the chsrity th* ir srvetity-fir-t ailiaualreport, for the year 1878, have the satisfaction of boinj; able to statethat tlie character rf the institution for usefulness and efficiency continues to be maintained. One hunrl ed and seventy-four in-p"tients have been treated during the year, whilst 1,714 ont-pafients buve n ceiva d professional fduce and medicine. The income dtrived from annnal subscriptions amounts to j £ c64 las. Id., rpainr-t £ "84 17s. 6d. in 1877. This apparent reduction is due to the circumstance of fewer subscriptions having been prepaid in 1878 than in 1877. The Coromittie regret to say that the donations in the present Hccount amount to only £ 23 9s. 6d.. whi'e in 1877 the n«noui:t was 9499 14s 6d. The la.tersum was, however, the result of a special appeal for aid to meet the then depressed state of the funds of the institution. The ba'ance in the hands .,f the trea uier at the commencement of the y ar amounted to the Sum of £ 72 8". 7d. This induced a leI ary of £álili, which the Committee deerneol it advisable to invest in st,me desirable security, and accordingly the same has been Applied to the purchase of consol dated railway stock. In their rep, rt for 1877, the Committee stated that some repairs were required in the roof and in the flooring of the w.irdsaiid corridors. The e repair have been done, as also the repaint- ing of the outside woodwork of the building. The expense Of these repairs amwunted to about X67, which has materially aff,et, d the a count. The Committee have milch pleasure in drawing the tittention of the Govt-riiors to two items on the credit side d thp account. That for wine and spirits amounted in 1877 to £ 11!) 19-. 2d., as against £ 3T 2s. 9d. in IS7. h it for milk came to £ 7* 8s. 8d. in 1877, as against X63 10s. 9d. in 187S. The Committee have great sa'isfacti<n in btaung testimony to the z> al and ability of the resident medical officer. Mr. Picbard, M.B., as well as to h s excellent mana2- ment of the institution and they desir to express their mproval of the conduct of Mrs Roberts, who has so long and faithfuliy performed the duties of matron. The CHAIRMAN proposed, and the Rev. W. STURKEY seconded, the adoption of the report. Carried. Mr. T. HUGHES proposed the grateful thanks of the subscribers to Mr. B. Buddicom, of Penbedw, and to Miss Ford, the president and lady patroness for the Sear, for their services and liberal donation of £ 25 each, [e regretted that the President could not attend, but explained that they had endeavoured to arrange the meeting to suit his convenience, but he had to go to Paris, and so could not be present. This having been carried, Mr. HUGHES proposed a vote of thanks for the following donationsMr. John Tabor, Claremont, £10 10s Mrs. Francis Wynne, flO 10s; and Captain Cole, E2 2s. He remarked that the donations fell far short of last year, when they were exceptionally high. The funds then were in a low state, and those circum- stances were met in a very liberal spirit by various friends. The motion was carried. Alderman T. GEE proposed a vote of thanks to the medical officers, and remarked upon the disinterested and self-sacrificing manner in which they gratuitously discharged their duties, which tended to make the insti- tution of the highest advantage to the poor. He had known the institution for 50 years, and it had always been the case that its medical officers discharged their duties with great ability and credit, and that had placed the institution far above any that he knew in North Wales. Mr. GOLD EDWARDS seconded the motion, which was carried, Dr. HUGHES returning thanks. The Rev. W. HICKS OWEN proposed, Mr. J. P ABRY JONES, Town Clerk, seconded and it was carried, that thanks be given to the Committee of Management and stewards of districts, and that they be requested to continue their services. Mr. T. GOLD EDWARDS proposed, Mr. HARRISON, Whitehall, seconded and it was carried, that the sum of 9105 9s 9d, proceeds of the ball inclusive of donations be applied to the funds. Mr. T. HUGHES had the pleasure of proposing a vote of thanks to a body of gentlemen whose aid was very valuable and by whose efforts a novel but very reliable source of income was found for the institution. He hoped others would follow the example, for there was yet room for increase of funds, and the committee had done their best to induce the clergy and ministers to give them assistance by means of collections in the places of worship. It was one of the most valuable I means that could be employed, as the poor and those who benefited by the charity had an opportunity of subscribing and shewing their gratitude for benefits received there. He proposed that thanks be given to the clergy and ministers who had made collections for the institution, and of which the following is a list :— Bittws, Abergele, JE2 2s 6d Llanfair, D. C., E6 13s lid L'anbedr, 22 Is 2; Llanrhaiadr, JE3 Os 5d; Abergele, £1 7s; Riyl, £ 17 Is 8d; Llanelidan, 15s 5d Denbigh, £ 11 Cs 6d Prestatyn, £ 1 0s Id Gefn, £ 3 18s Dyserth, £ 1 83 5d St. Asaph .Parish Church, £ 1 8s 3d St. George, £ 2 18s 6d Llanfairtalhaiarn, £ 5 10s; Henllan, £ 2 16s 8d Bodfari, e2 12s 8d Trefnant (Welsh Offertory), 21 14s 6d; St. Asaph Cathedral (moiety of offertory at early communion during year 1878), £ 10 108 Llane- I fydd, £ 1 1; Towyn, Abergele, £ 2 5s; Llanfwrog (moiety of a collection), £ 2 total, £ 83 5s 8d. The col- lections in the chapels am unted to £ 17, but the list had been previously dven. Mr. A. S. WESTON seconded the motion, which was carried. Mr. T. EVAXS proposed a vote of thanks to the Rector and Curates of Denbigh for the Sunday services regularly held by them and week-day visitations. Dr. HGGHES seconded it, and it was carried. Archdeacon SMART in acknowledging it saying that they were well repaid by a feeling that they were often able to afford cons lation at the time when persons were most susceptible to kindness and religious in- fluences. It was a most interesting sphere of labour and a necessary one, that persons when passing away should have a minister of religion to direct them to the only hope that the soul has in the dying hour. The Archdeacon said that there was a gentleman in the district remarkably well fitted to fill the office of president for the year and he proposed that Mr. W. D. W. Griffith, of Garn, be requested to act as president, whose family had been supporters of the institution as far back as the records went, an 1 he knew that both Mr and Mrs Griffith took a deep interest in the institution. Mr. JOHN DAVIES seconded it. Carried. Mr. J. LLOYD ROBERTS proposed that Messrs. Oliver Burton, R. Lloyd Williams, and T. Casson be re-elected members of the Managing Committee. He announced also a first donation of £5 5s. from Mr. Browne, of Bodfari. A donation of £ 5 was announced from Canon Cunliffe, and one of £ 4 4s. from Mr. Foulkes, Graig.— The names mentioned were re-elected, and lr. Foulkes suggested that the name of Alderman T. Gee should be added to the committee and that was done, in the place of the late Mr. Blackwall, of Dolhyfryll, Mr. Gee re- turning thanks, saying that he did not wish to be on the committee but having been elected would do his best to serve the institution. Mr. J. LLOYD ROBERTS read an analysis he had made of the cost of the in and out-door patients and the re- lative value of the recommendatory tickets showing also that a few over 150 out of 300 subscribers only used the tickets whilst others gave a larger number than they were entitled to. He advocated placing a definite money value on the tickets of subscribers preventing tlteir giving more tickets than the value of the sub- scription. He thought it would make the institution better known and give the benefits to the greatest number. Dr. HUGHES strongly opposed it. It might work well in large hospitals where Dr. Roberts had had ex- tensive practice, but he thought the change would not act well in a small hospital like Denbigh. Mr. T. HUGHES What is the usual course when doctors differ ? (laughter). Mr. T. FOULKES (solicitor) call in a lawyer (laughter). He proceeded to argue in favour of the printing and distributing the statistics prepared by Mr. Roberts so that the subscribers might consider the question. Mr. TOfili DAVIES, solicitor, seconded that. Alderman GEE thought that it would have a very damaging effect on the institution, and instead of in- creasing would tend to decrease the funds. He proposed that the analysis should be placed before the Committee of Management and that they should collect such por- tion of them as they thought fit to append to the annual report in such shape as they thought best. Dr. HUGHES seconded it. The proposition of Messrs. Foulkes and Davies was withdrawn. Mr. GOLD EDWARDS said the question had been fully discussed before and had not been carried out, and he did not think that the circumstances warranted such a change. Mr. T. HCGHES read from the last annual report shewing the view the committee had taken of it and what they laid before the subscribers. Eventually Mr Gee's motion was carried nem con. A vote of thanks to the Chairman on the motion of Mr J. Davies brought the meeting to a close.

RUTH IN. TKE RUTHIN AND CERRIGYD BUIDION RAILWAY.— The public will be pleased to leirn that it is only a ques ion of time before the first sod of this line is cut. We congratulate the directors. Lord B p-ot, Mr Mitinwarincr, Mr Cornwallis West (Lord- Lieutenant of the county), nnd the other promoters. Locally. Mr Adams, the secretary, with Messrs. Oliver Evans, John J. Bancroft, John Simon, Juhn Jones (draper). William E iWHrds (Brewery). Lewis Jones, W. T. Rouw, Howarth Williams, T. H. Jones, &c., nave been very energetic in bringing about the success so far attained. A3 we have pointed out before, the line must prove of great value to the town, and onnu up to the public a route which cancot be equalled in the kingd tn for magnificent scenery, rugged and rich. Toe celebration on the occasion of cutting the first sod should be well sustained. FUNERAL OF MR GABRIEL ROBERTS, J.P.—The interment of Mr Gabriel Roberts, J.P., R>cord- street, Ru-, Iii n, took place on Thursday week, in the family vault, at Llandyrnogr Cliuri.ta-y;ird. The funeral pr cession left the residence of the family at one o'clock, and whilst it passed through the town the whole z-f the shops were closed and blinds drawn at the private houses. The following was the order of procession: Fiist mourning coach, containing Gabriel Roberts, Mrs Preston, and Mrs Lloyd Roberts, Plas Gwyn (daughters of the deceased), and Master Lloyd Roberts. Second Carrie Rev. F. Preston, Messrs. Ch«s. Preston, George Preston, and Guy Preston. T ir 1 C image Rev. J. C. Roberts, Ryton. Shifnal, Salop; Captain Lloyd Roberts, Benrthe; Mr Lloyd Davies, Li--er. pool; and Mr Davirs, Plas Dolben. Fourth Carriage: Mr Tbos. Hughes, Chairman of Quarter Sess cn-, and Major H. R. Hughes. Fifth Carriage Mr Williams, Giyn Arthur; Mr Ignatius Williams, J.P., Bodfari. Sixth Carriage: Mr Toyleur, Dr. J. R. Jenkins, and Mr John Joues, of Pyroenth Hous,, Ru1 hin. Carriage containing six bearers, and the tenantry of the estates in vehicles and on horseback. On the arrival of the corUge at Llan- dyrnog it was met by the Rev. D. Williams, the rector, who lead the service both in he church and at the grave. The coffin was covered by a beautiful violet-coloured pall with white cross. At the grave Master LJoJd Roberts, of Plas Gwyn, placed on the coffin two magnifieent wreaths (t flowers. Mr John Jones, draper, St. Peter's Squat' Ruthin, was the undertaker, and efficiently car, i -(I out the arrangements. A correspondent writes:—"We have to no-ice the decease of one of ou oldest citizens at the patriarchal age of 94 Mr. Gabriel Roberts, who for the last forty yeara has resided near Ru htn, was a county magistrate of Denbigh. At the beginning of this century he was the junior partner of rhe firm of Williams and Roberts, well known b- th in Chester and the northern prin- cipality as wholesale and retail merchants, general dealers, and private bankers. Mr. Rubert. Williams resided in the mansion, now the residence or palace of the Bsbop of Chester. The late Mr. Roberts m iriied the daughter of Mr. G ibriel Davis, of Blla, and had one son and two daughters. Hi* son was a clergyman of the Established Chuich, and died tarly, atter po-sessing the living which was in the gifc of his father, and was subsequently presented 10 his nephew, the late emin ent and in- defatigable incumbent of Sr. Mark's, Wrexham, whose fa,her was a clergyman, and for some time pssociated with the late Canon Wyun Edwards, vicar of Rhuddlan and canon of St. Asaph. Mr. G. Roberts' daughter married one of the eminent firm of Preston, merchants, Liverpoo1, and another remaired with him the solace and CO 11 fort of his declining yenrs. As an old citizen 1 h ve gathered up these few desultory notes to place on record in memoriatM of one of the few, shall I say Chester u.erohant princes, who are fast passing away—a generation has sprung up who knew them not- sic transit." THE MUSICAL UNION'S CONCERT. The Ruthin Musical Union, of which the Lord- Lieutenant is President, and the Rev. the Warden of Ruthin Vice-pesident, gave a performance of Haydn's splendid oratoria, "The Creation," on Friday evening week, under the able conductorship of Mr. F. C. Watkins, St. Asaph, the. following being the prin- cipals :-Miss Agnes Larkcom, gold medallist, R.A.M.; Mr. Harper Kearton, principal tenor of Westminster Abbey and Mr. T. Brandon, principal bass of London Sacred Harmonic Society. Pianoforte, Miss Bancroft; harmonium, Major Casson, Denbigh. The performance of such a work and the bringing together of gifted artistes, like those we have named, in a town of the size of Ruthin, was certainly a praiseworthy act on the part of the Musical Union, and we deeply regret that it was not better appreciated by the gentry of the district. Some of these, it is true, did attend, but a large number of reserved seats were empty. It is true that the gentry have opportunities of hearing the works of the great masters elsewhere to better advantage, but if they do not support local efforts to diffuse a taste for good music, who are to do so ? Probably some families were from home. The other parts of the room were tolerably well filled, but we certainly expected to see a crowded bouse to hear The Creation." It was a bold and courageous undertaking for this union to attempt "The Creation," the finest and best in most people's estimation of Haydn's works, and to attempt it als > without the aid of an orchestra. If ever choristers required the powerful aid and "backing" of a good band, they need it in doing this work, and we think the union made a mistake in not securing a small but efficient band. We do not forget the expense but surely a select and influential society such as this could have afforded to risk a few extra pounds for the sake of doing a work as it ought to be done. A good band would have been a great attraction, and most likely to have a far larger house. We have not the slightest wish to depreciate the very valuable aid rendered as instru- mentalists by Miss Bancroft and Major Casson. They performed their parts splendidly, indeed, as few amateurs can do. Both are lovers of music, and are ever ready to give their valuable services. That this is so, the fact of their consenting to undertake so arduous a task as the instrumental portion of "The Creation," is the best possible proof. It is a matter of regret that the members of the union t are so few in number. We believe we are correct in saying that only 25 took part in Friday's concert. Are | the lovers of music in Ruthin so few, or are the rules of the union so strict that those who would enter cannot ? We rather incline to the latter, view of the case. It is all very well to make the union select, but is that the best way to make it useful and popular? we fancy not. One further word of advice we desire to give and that is that a small sub-committee should be appointed to carry out details. Much of the success of these under- takings depends upon a few friends thoroughly working the thing. For instance, we went according to the directions on the circular to the establishment where a plan of the room was said to be on view, with the object of obtaining a list of the reserve seat ticket takers for publication, and we were informed that no such plan had been prepared or supplied to the ticket sellers. We mention this as a sample of other little matters we noticed, and which a small effective com- mittee of three would have remedied. Hayden's Creation is so well known that we need not refer to it in the slightest degree. Of the concert itself we can speak in terms of praise. Mr. F. C. Watkins had, notwithstanding the massive nature of the work, trained his little choir admirably. They grappled with the difficult and trying choruses in an unflinching manner, and, some sections especially, took up the leads most spiritedly. There are some excellent voices amongst them and all did their best, though the audience for sometime seemed scanty of praise. It came as the evening went on, and the best choruses were given. Miss Larkcom has a beautifully sweet voice which she uses in a remarkably fine style. "With verdue clad" and "On mighty pens" were rendered most charmingly, and the efforts of the fair vocalist were rewarded with rounds of hearty applause. Throughout she sang with the greatest taste, and in the most finished style, and we are sure will be remembered by Ruthinites. Of Mr Harper Keatnn we have before had the pleasure of speaking most highly and he im- proves on acquaintance. Possessing a rich mellow voice, his various solos were all given with fine effect, and he justly merited the approbation of the audience which was accorded him unsparingly. Mr Brandon possesses a fine, powerful, highly cultivated voice which at once" takes" with the audience. He gave forth his best solos in fine telling stylp and gained hearty plaudits. The singing in the* trio and duetts was delightful, the voices being heard to great advantage, and we should say it is not the first time by many that they have sang the work together. If the Musical Union does nothing more than afford the public an opportunity of hearing three such artistes as those we have named it will not have been formed in vain. The highest praise that can be given is due to Miss Bancroft and Major Casson, who had no easy task, whilst Mr Watkins deserves congratulation for his successful leadership of the concert; for as our Vale of Clwyd readers know full well he excels as a conductor. We hope the concert will prove successful financially, but considering the prices and the state of the room, we have great fears on tha head, but we would advise the Union to look ahead, extend their circle, and be deter- mined that the Union and its concerts shall be second to none in North Wales. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MONDAY.—Present: The Rev. the Warden of Ruthin in the chair; Messrs T. Hughes, J.P., R. G. Johnson, J.P., John Barber, Llandyrnog, G. F. Byford, W. Pickstone, John Jones {vice-chairman), Wm. Edwards, John Davies, Llysfasi; Thomas Jones, Rhydycilgwyn J. W. Lloyd, Brookhouse Marcus Louis, Rev. Lewis Williams, Prion and others. STATISTICS. A statement shewing the amount of the third instal- ment of call due set forth that the sum required in Ruthin district was £ 300 from ten parishes, of which £ 234 has been paid, the only arrears being £ 66 from Llanfair; the call from Llanrhaiadr district of 11 parishes was J6382, the whole sum being paid, making total call of £582.-0ut-relief for the fortnight per T. Griffiths, £63 19s Od; per W. H. Jones, C38 cheques for 965 and £ 40 respectively; balance in the hands of the treasurer CS73 7s 6d. DR. PIERCE AND HIS VACCINATION DUTIES. The following letter was written from the Local Government Board. I have to inform you that they consent to the appointment of Dr. James Caithness as occasional deputy of the public vaccinator of the Llanrhaiadr district of the jRuthiu Union, subject to the appointment being duly endorsed in the vaccination contract for the district, and a form of endorse- ment is herewith enclosed for your guidance. I am to add that the Board expect that Dr. Caithness's service* will be employed only in the unavoidable absence of the public vaccinator who is rsp nsit/le for the public vaccination of his district, and who ought, in their opinion, habitually to perform it in person.—Signed, WALTER J. SENDALL, assistant secretary. The CLERK called attention to the fact that the duties of public vaccinator had in fact been performed by Dr. Caithness during the last three months and before his appointment. Mr. JOHN BARBER: Excepting, perhaps, as regards the question of law he is a better man than his master, and being younger, will probably do the duties better. Mr. PICKSTONE Inasmuch as he does the work we had better appoint Dr. Caithness as public vaccinator, because it is quite clear that if we do not we shall constantly have trouble inasmuch as Dr. Pierce will very likely consider the appointment of a substitute in a different light to the wording of that letter. It will be better for us and for Dr. Pierce. The CHAIRMAN: It is highly objectionable that medical men should in this way shift all the duties as regards the care of the paupers on to subordinates. Mr. PICKSTONE I don't see that any harm would be done, for probably the substitute here would be a better vaccinator than Dr. Pierce himself, for being a younger man he would perhaps be more diligent. The CHAIRMAN But you see we have here the fact that the Clerk tells us that these duties are shifted entirely from Dr. Pierce upon Dr. Caithness before the consent of the Board was asked for his appointment as deputy. Mr. J. J ONES Has not Dr. Pierce given to us an assurance that he will attend to all cases that he can. Mr. PICKSTONE Oh, -that was not with regard to vaccination but as to the setting of legs of paupers. It would be far better if we could arrange it to make Dr. Caithness the vaccinator, and Dr Pierce might act as substitute if he likes. The CHAIRMAN This is the point we as a public body and as guardians of the ratepayers as well as the paupers are informed that Dr Caithness, the substitute, has discharged all the duties for the last three months. I dont think we can shut our eyes to that fact. We must appoint Dr. Caithness as the officer or call upon Dr Pierce to do the work himself. Mr. J. W. LLOYD Then you give him the alter- native, one way or the other ? The CHAIRMAN I don't think that we can do that now. But a copy of the letter should be sent to Dr. Pierce, and a letter from the Clerk telling him that we shall expect him strictly to conform with the letter. This view of the matter was decided upon. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. The CLERK presented the particulars of the expenses of the completion of the purchase of Cae Pendre, and the sale of a portion to Mr Louis, also particulars of payments subsequent to the purchase by the Guardians and the completion of sale to Mr Louis, one third of which the latter has to pay, as also 23 in lieu of rent of his portion for the same period. Some discussion ensued Mr Louis thinking that he ought not to be called upon to pay any of the legal expenses of the Board, as they had to go to such expense in order to secure a title and for other purposes. Eventually Mr Louis met the Guardians by agreeing to pay a total of E12. The Clerk was allowed the sum of 915 15s for his trouble in the matter. The MASTER reported that the inmates number 72 against 81 last year, and that 33 vagrants were relieved in the fortnight. Some other general business of an unimportant character closed the proceedings.

ANGLESEY. THE CHARGE OF SHOOTING. At Anglesey assizes, Owen Roberts, charged with shootiDg at Miss Pritcrard, daughter of a county magistrate, with intent to murder, was sentenced to 20 years penal servitude, the jury rejecting the plea of insanity set up for the defence.

BANGOR. THE CATHEDRAL.—At a meeting on Friday of the Bangor Cathedral Restoration Committe, it was decided te make an immediate effort to complete the entire work of restoration, including the nave, Chapter-house, and c^mral tower, at a cost of .211,000. Upwards of.94,000 was promised in the room, £ 2 000 being by Lord Penrhyn, and J6600 by the Bishop, while one gentleman gave 10 per cent. on the contributions of others.

CORWEN. THE CLOSING OF PUBLIC HOUSES ON SUNDAYS. —The canvass of the district of Edeyrnion which wis decided upon in order to ascertain the feeling of the public respecting the Sunday closing of nub) c houses has been nearly completed. The 11 suit is a very near unanimous vote in favour of Sunday closing.

GRESFORD. WORKING MEN'S CLUB.—On Thursday evening, the 23'd ul' Mr. W. H. Jones, of Llwvnoan, de- livered, under the presidency of Mr. Chilton, in connection with the above institution, a very in- Ci-res ing lecture on social 1-fe in the early part of he eighteenth century. The attendance, we are to find. although the weather was bitterly cold that evening, was good. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs Ffoulties, G-esfcrd Place; Mrs* r¡'owmhend, Mr. C. W. Townshend, and Miss L. Townshend, Westwood; D: Manisty and the Misses Manis v, The Retreat; Mr. T. Oakes Wright and Miss VTright, Gi (--for,-J. Bank Miss Palin, Mrs. and Miss Harrison, Kilhendre; Miss Smith, Llandrinio Rectory, &c.

LLANGOLLEN. THE PARISH CHURCH.—Tne new organ is now being fixed at the east end of the south aisle. THE LATE COL. TOTTENHAM.—Major Birnes has received the following reply from the Hon. Mrs. Tottenham to the v.;ts of condolence passed at the last Petty Sessions Woodstock, Newtown, Mount Kennedy, January 8th, 1S79. Dear Sir,—Will you kindly convey to the ma^istrites, kc, the siicere thaiiks of myself and my family for their kmd expressions of regret and sympathy at tlip avffu'.ly sudden a!,d irreparable bereavement it has pleased God to send us. If any thing could sorted the blow, ic would be the universal ex- pression 01 regret, affection, and sympathy we have received on all sides, both from rich and poor, and to know that my hu baud's worth was so fully leli and appreciated.—Yours truly, ISA. J. TOTTENHAM. POPULA.R ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening, the fourth of a series of meetings, in aid of the Volunteer Fire Brigade, was held in the Assembly R 'om, and was by far the most successful yet held. The entertainment consisted of two parts, the first conristmg of musical items, both vocal and instru- ment .1, the remainder of the meeting being taken up by the performance of Dickens's well-known trial, Bardell v. Pickwick," the various characters being apportioned as follows*- Mr. JusticeS*arleigh, Mr- John Tanqueray; Serg ?ant Bnzt'uz, Mr. H. Ninnis; Sergeant Snubbin, Mr. Jaues Clarke; Clerk of the Court, Mr. R S R S Picrrwick, Esq., Mr. R. T. Jones N. W I u,,<I(,, Esq Mr. Marsh Mrs. E. Cluppins, Mr. B. Tanqu ray; Sam Weller, Mr. W. Cope; Crier of the Court, Mr. J. H. Mathews; Foreman of the Jury, Sergeant Waltho. The trial throughout was admirably conducted, and w :s fre- quently applauded. The room was crowded to excess, the takings at the door, independeni ly of the season tickets, amounting to Y,5 3s. 3d. The charges for admission were 41. and 2d. THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL -'rn'e third annual report of this excellent institution has just been issued, and is, we are glad to find, eminently satis- factory in every respect. Trie receip s amount to R498 15s lid, as compared with ;Clll lis last year There is a satisfactory increase in all the items of income, the principal of which art-Subseription and donations, .2163 163 6 1, proceeds of Mrs Theodore Martin's readings, X53 2s 6d Hospital Sunday collections, .£i-9 7s 8 1 penny subscz-iption cards, £ 23 6" Uli. By a resolution passed at the a hist annual mee ing, the sum of C52 12s 61 has been inves ed for the benefit of the Ho.spitai. The balance remaining in the treasurer's hands at the end of the present year was £ 111 13s 3 1. The total number of patients admitted during the year was 43, two of whom have died. We have pleasure in quo ing ihe following extract from the report upon the satisfactory tiHinner in which Miss Par- bett, performs her onerous duties of nurse to the institution Miss Parbett, the matron, continues to possess the entire confidence of the comm ttee, and they have reason to believe of the several medical attendants, while she corstantly receives the grateful thanks of all patients who have come under her charge." Altogether, the committee and the public have abundant reasons to be thank- ful for the continued prosperity of this admirable institution.

LLANBERIS. ACCIDENT ON SNOWDON. On Monday the multilated body of a young gentleman was found at the foot of one of the precipices on the Cap I Curig side 0" Snowden. He was one of a party of five who made the ascent of the mountain on Sunday afternoon, and, becoming fatigued, had been left behind by bis companions while they finished tho ascent, but he was nowhere to be seen on their return.

LLANIDLOES. INTERMENT.—On the afternoon of Monday last, the mortal remains of the late respected Mr Meredith Davies, of the Boot Inn, were deposited in their last resting-place, in the Parish Church Cemetery. The funeral was an open one, and was very largely attended. LECTUREs.-On Monday and Tuesday evenings last, in the Baptist Schoolroom, two interesting lectures were delivered by Mr. G. D. A!|r>tr, of Bradford, on the subjects: "Bad times—their cause and cure," and The Brewer's dog The meetings were presided over by the RevR. Peter Jones (Petrast and N. C. Jones (Cynhafal). The lectures were very instructive, buc the assemblies were rather meagre. I

MINERA. THE CASB OF MARGARET Moss.-The adjourned' in quest, on the body of the woman Margaret Moss, who died somewhat suddenly last week, was held on Saturday last. The result of the post mortem pxamination by Dr Davies having been g ven, the Jury returned an open verdict. It appeared th it a quantity of laudanum was found in deceased's: stomach, but the evidence was rather eonfl cting, one witness sayieg that the deceased was n the habit of taking laudanum, which was denied by mother. t,

MOLD. THE SAVINGS BANK.—Mr C. H. Leslie has resigned the secretaryship f this institution, when he as held for so tnairv years. Tiie election. ta ^es place to-day (Savurday>, and there ar3 a large number of applicants for the vacant post. LITERARY INSTITUTE.— Oi Tnesd > v last an inter- esting oaper w"s read by Mr Richard Bl-ckburne at the Essay and Discussion class, in which he sought to show that a sadden increise in the wealth and prosperity of a nation was detrimental to its best, interests. Messrs. F. L •.mbert, P. T. S'nith. C. Candlin, T S. A.dams and J. Piggford took part in the debate which follo-r^l. Next Tuesday Mr. Smith is to be the essnyist.

NEWTOWN. RESCUE FROM DROWNING—On Friday afternoon at qua-ier-past two \:¡'c\ock, some boys were sliding on the Severn, which was partially frozen near the Skim Pool. Mr. Rlrry Woo~nam (M". Curnegie's vaults) and Mr. Venables, Weston, K,rvy, we'e standing on fho Short Bridz", in conversation, when they happened to look over the wall, and saw twp boys—Thomas Pilot and Owen Owen—both about twelve years of age, sliding. All at once the ice gave way, and the boys "'In! Woosn im ran for a pole, and Venables made round ot the edge of the Severn. Two poles were thrown over the bridge walll. Woosnam was back instantly from the shooting gallery with a pole, and reached it out lo the lad. Owen, who had his head above water. Meanwhile Venables reached anther pole out to Pilot, who sank once and was getting very near'y unde" the ice, when he must, have been I03t. A third lnd was standing crying on, the ice is if he expected every minute it would, qave way. By this time Messrs. John Roberts (Severn-square), T. Owen (Brickfield), and George Barrett (onmpm ikerf, were able to r^nd^r assistance, and the lads clutched the end of the poles as well as they could, though Owen, the lesser seemed very exhausted, as if going fast. Venables then got into the water, as Pilot seemed to be going under the ice, and O';t him out. Woosnam pulled Owen out, and the lad on the ice got safely off. This is a ve-v dangerous place, ,several lives having benn lost there, and the water runs deep. Great credit is due to all who assisted in saving the lads.

OSWESTRY. CHORAL FESTIVAL.-The Mayor of Oswestry has convened^ meeting for Monday next, at foUt, o'clock, at tha Victoria Rooms, to consider the desirableness of holding a Choral Festival. THE SUNDAY CLOSING MOVEMENT.—PUBLIC MEET- ING.A, public meeting on behatf of the movement for stopping the sale of intoxicating liquors on Sunday was held in the Public Hall, on Monday evening, 27^. The chair was taken by the Rev. Canon Powell Evans, vicar of Oswestry. There wis a large attendance, and a very considerable proportion of those present were working men. Mr. Elward Whitweil, of Kendall, and fr. Samuel Knell, of Birmingham, attended as a deputation from the Central Association for etopoing the sale of intoxicating liquors on Sunday. Several resolu- tions were passed in favour o; the movement. THE WILL OF THE LATB MR. J. T. JONES —■ The will, with a codicil) of Mr James Thos. Jones, late of B-ynhafcd, near Oswestry, Salop, banker, was proved in London by Thos. Vaughan Roberts and Charles William Roberts, the nephews, the personal estate beiDg sworn under .£600 0. The testator leaves Brynhafod, with the furnifuve and household effects, to his wife, Mrs. Lucy Jones, for life, with remainder to his brother, Owen Glyndwr Jones; and his interest ia the banking-house and the premises adjoining to his nephew, Charles William R -berts. The residue of his personal estate is to be he'd upon trust, for his wife for life, and then, afrer payment of some ley^-eies to nephews and nieces, for the siid Thomas Vaughan Roberts and Charles William Roberts.

RUABON. THE PUBLIC HousE COMPANY.—This company, with a eaoiral of XI-000 in .£1 shares, was formaliy registered last week. THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The name of Mr. W. Carol ppnears in the late C'tmbride great Mathe- matical Tripos bracketed first Senior Oo.—Mr. F. Carol was piaced in the second class of the Law Trir)o,i.-B,-)th the gentlemen were educated by Mr. Taylor, and proceeded from Ruaboa Grammar School to Trinity College, Cambridge. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS.—DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.—On Sunday last, the distribu ion of prizes for good conduct, &c., during the past year, took place in the National Schools. Some hymns were sung, and several recitations sriveu by the children in a very creditable manner. Miss Edwards presid- ing at the harmonium. The recita ions being over, the distribution of prizes was proceeded ivit ii, Mrs I Edwards kindly distributing them. The following is a list of those who received !)riz, :-E,lw:trcl Nicholas, William Nicholas, Will'am Morris, Henry Prince, G. Parr, Ann Hughes, EdzabeMi Allen, Jane Crewp, Ernm" A'len, M. A. Hnmphrevs, E. Jones, J. Nicholas, Win. Henry Thomas, Oh as. Henry Hughes, William R wley, John All-n, Alfred Joil-s, Arthur Phelos, Kate Crewe, Esther Edwards, William Smith, Thomas Taylor, H: Elwards, M. A. Richards, S. A. Parr, M. Jones, Richard Davies, Thomas Parry, and Rees Morris. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—A temperance meeting was held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Mr. John Haynes. There was a large attendance. The folJow-ug- was the programme:- Address The Chairman Part Song Tne Children, Reading Miss Sarah Edw irds. Iteadiiiz Ma-ter John Williams. Recitation .Miss Mary E. Edwards. Glee The Kho^vm^lre G'PP Party. Sonjr 51, Georsre Williams. Son,! lfr. '.Tattliew J,)nl, Address. Mr. R Gregory. Glee .The Children. Reading Master (I. L-mcford. Part Song Mr. J Edwar's ana P irty. Reading Master |{<.b<>rt A. Rich-\rcK Reading Master William E. Richards. Speech Mr. Hall! Song Mr. Thomas Jones. Duet Mr. a"ct Miss Williallis. Address. Mr. T^mes Clayton. Sonsr Mr Thoma* Jones. Song Mr. Matthew -fortes. Glee.The Rhosymedre Glee Party. Song Mr. George Williams. y. THE DISTRESS FUND.—On Monday afternoon the comaiittee met ia the Court House. There were present—Mr. 0 S. Wynne, hon. treasurer, who was voted to the chair; the Rev. E. W. Edwards, vicar Rev. John Jones, vicar of Rhos Rev S. Thomas, curate; Rev. W. Jones, curate, Rhosvmedre; Mr. LI-Y(I Jones, Rhosymedre and Mr. E Griffiths, Riii,bon.-On the motion of Mr. O. S Wynne, seconded by Rev. W. Jones, it was decided that the distribution of bread and bacon after this week should take place twice instead of three times ner week. The days appointed were Tuesdays and Fridays in the National Schools. The Reu. E. W. Edwa'-ds proposed, and the Rev. John Jones seconded. "That the present relief organisa- tion, whii-h has done and is doing much good, be continued. That it is hoped that when the weather changes the severity of the distress will diminish, but as there is no appearance of such being the case at present, and as the calls on the fund are increasing, that edverHsem°nts should be inserted this week in the Wrexham Ghiardian and Advertiser, and a general appeal for sub^c -iptions be made to the companies, and other employers of labour, and all directly or indirectly interested in the parish, and that. this be supplemented by a fresh appeal to those who have already subscribed, if recessary." This resolution was unanimously carried. Several very sad cases of distress were brought before the Committee, and we would urge that further sums be speedily forwarded, as we understand the funds are at present very low. The present relief fund covers the whola parish.

TOWYN. RESTORATION OF THIS CHURCH.—We are pleased to hear that the new plana have been handed over to the contractor, Mr. Henry Jones, of this town, and that the works will be commenced forthwith. NEW BUfLDTNGs.-Mr. Townley, of Riverslea, has purchased a plot of ground at, Vaenol, about a quarter of a mile out of the town Ofi the Aberdovey- road, and a new villa is about to be ejected forth- with. The contract, has been taken by Mr. Henry Jones, builder, of this town, and the house is to be completed bv September. Mr. Corbett, of Ynys-y- maengwyn, is also going to ereet a lodge at the entrance to the mansion. MEETING OF CREDITORS —On Saturday, at 11 a.m., Mr Carroll's creditors met at the Cambrian Hotel. There were present representatives from the three Burton firms of Allsopp, John Coope, and Salt; also, Mr. Humnhreyg. from Mr. T. E. I, Newtown Messrs-W. W Jones, John Jones, Evan Davies, H. Jones, Rd. Se-ele. Mr. Roberts, & The meeting having taken into consideration the harsh proceeding;; tabeft by a Carnarvon firm, agreed to take 3s 6d in tike pound, Is 91 to te paid in six months, and the other Is 91 three months after. DEATH OF MAJOR BICKNELL CONEY.-The death of the above gentleman took place at the Corbett Arms Hote1, on Friday evening week. The deceased was a wive-of Hampshire, and waa, educated at. Winch etiter- He was par icularly attached to Towy n, having for abotib 30 years; visited the town abou t November Bind remainqd, until April,, and always took up his abode at the Corbett Hotel, where his rooms had been r->g jiarly k'p". H* wig a member of the .nnior United ^rvi::e-C'.u: and was most generous to the poor in and around Towyn. Tne deceased had been unw-l h a "everp cold tor some weeks, when it was on idvisaole to see, I f. his cekifvs informing them of ■lis state. Dr. J. F'.udv -s Junes was in regular tttendance, but Ot Fridav. hevomred md c >ntinued to do so during the d <y. At fiva n.m. he breathed his last, nt. the adynet-d age of 8t His remains will be taken to Maryport to be interred.

WELSHPOOL. THE CHARGE OF STEALING A Cow. — John Harper was again brought up on Tuesday, charged with stealing a cow. the property of Mr. Rich ird Jone3, farmer, Heldre, near B-tfington, on the6 h January. Fm-teer evidence was given bv Francis who proved s>d:ing tne row for Harper in Shrewsbury far-, upon J 7m. Mr. Humphrey S i.nkey, of The. Mont, near D r.a-ing'oa, proved purchasing the cow from last w tuess P S. Breeze, on receiving the warrant, went to Dorring- ton, and gained possession of the GO V from w,3t witness, and apprehended prisoner at Shrews)urv. He was then committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MONTGOIIERTSHIRH INFIKMARY — The annual meeting of the sub- scribers to this Institution was held in the li urd- rootu, at twelve o'clock, on Mond iv, Janmrv 27:h, Mr. R. E. Jores, in the chair. P/esent: M J. H. Blythe, C Ray, A. Ford, G. Thorne, R. L'oyd,' j'm.. T. B-irrert, R. Mea i is, S. \Iiil.r, R. W:rtlui3, J. Piiiilips, W. Cooke, Dr. Ptitt. Rev. Wvane Jones, and the Rev. JS. J. Bowen. The statement of accounts and the medical report, fpen read by the aou. sec., io was ordered that the be-adopted, printed, and circuited. It was unani- mously resolved that, ine medical office she re- elected, with special thanks for their past valuable services. The C ommittee of Management w is re- elected, Mr. Riy's name being added in lieu o? Lloyd's, the latter being now an ex-officio member, in consequence of the alteration of Kiel, Ie IV tS resolved tnat Rule 1 should be altered by inserting tne words, '• and trustees, ah of whom shall be ex- officio members of the Committee of M i nure-neat." The following new rule WitS ailopte ¡ Tnt a registration fee of 1; for out-pal ients and 2s. for in- patients be charged upon admission, to be re.1 ted at be discietion of the committôl) uiv.;er soeaial circumstances. Votes of thinks were -riven to the treasurer, the Hon H. H. Tracy; to "he hnn, secretary, the Rey. H. Ma-shall; to the Rev. Ll. Wynne Jones, as deputy hon. secretary; toMrHealy. house surgeon; and to Mrs Price, macron. Ihe^ Gh urman, in acknowledging the vote of tnanss, passed to him. remarked that the accounts showed a considerable deficiency to the ever increasing demands upon the Insti u'don. It was earnestly to be desired that every effort, should be made iu the county to increase the income or the Infirmary, and that special collections ^hjii'l be maue this year as in former years, namely, on the last Saturday in April, and first, Sunday ia May.

DENBIGHSHIRE HILARY ASSIZES. The Assizes for the County commenced on Monday. The commission was to have been opened on Saturday, and the business commence at ten o'clock on Monday, but the Judge (Mr. Justice Manisty), was detained at Beaumaris, and did not arrive at Ruthin until Monday. His Lordship travelled via Rhyl by the 11.30 train, and was met at Ruthin station at twelve o'clock by Mr. James Goodrich, Eyarth House, the High Sheriff; Mr. LI. Adams, Under Sheriff and the usual retinue. His Lordship proceeded to his lodgings for a short time, and at half-past one o'clock attended the Court, opened the commission, and charged the Grand Jury, after which he proceeded to St. Peter's Church to attend Divine service. A short service was conducted by the Rev. Basil Jones, M.A., Vicar of Llanfair, D.C., and Chaplain to the High Sheriff. The following gentlemen were sworn on THE GRAND JUST :— Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Bart., Acton Park, Wrexham (Foreman) T. Hughes, Esq., T. Mainwari up:, E.-q., Galltfaenan Brooke Cunliffe, Esq Ba(liaf;iru, Ruthin R. Blezard, E^ P ol Park, Ruthin B. W. Wynne, Esq., Garthcwin, Abergele P. H. Chambres, Eq., Llysmeirchion R. F. Birch, Esq., ilaes Elwy, St. Asaph J. E. Heaton, Esq., Phs Heaton It. G Jotmson, E?q., Llanrhydd J. R. Barnes, Esq., Chirk Cap*. T. W. Gill, 1 revrern, Oswestry J. F. Jes.se, E-q., Llaubedr Hall, Ruthin Sir W. Grenville Williams, liart, Bodelwyddan Castle O. Burion, Esq., Gw^ony uO- Caufaia Marcell Conran, Llanirollen Captain A. Mesliam, Pontruffydd, Rhyl Archibald Peel, Esq., The Gerwyn, Wrexham G. Ailanson Cay ley, Esq., Llaanerch T'ark COUNSEL IN COURT. The following were the Barristers in CourtMessrs. Trevor Parkins, J. Ignatius Williams, W. Simpson. C. Higgins, A. H. Boyd, Clement Lloyd, J. Mu™ and Colt-Williams. grave, THE JUDGE'S CHARGE THE ASSIZE QUESTION. His Lordship said :-Gen$lemen of the Grand Jury I cannot venture to congratulate you upon being present upon tnis occasion, because I cannot h<4p feel- /?fT\Called hT f a ^clement part of the jea., and I have no doubt at great inconvenience, undei the belief that it is necessai'y you should be present to pertorm grave public duties, and whilst it is a great pleasure to see that you show that you are so ready and willing to do your duty, and highly as I value the institution of the grand inquest I am only afraid- very much afraid from what I have seen on this circuit, and what I believe I am about to see, that many of you are put. to great inconvenience for what seems to be I say seems to be all but of no use. It may be that this is an exceptional case and that the very small amount of crime which has been before me and is to cmie before me is an exception. Of that you will know a great deal better than I do, but looking at the calendar and to the fact-which is perhaps of minor importance-that there is a total absence of civil busi- ness, it does indeed seem a strange spectacle to see the grand inquest of this county with the High Sheriff and his attendants as well as the other jury, and an immense concourse of people gather together and for what? For what indeed I confess I am unable to find an answer. I have been now a fortnight on this circuit, and durine the first week I was really doing what might be called— and it ought to be called-nothing. The wh Ie of it including charges to the grand juries and all other busi- ness save and except the actual business of court did not amount to two hours, and the business of the court too did not amount to much more. I think the whole of that week the whole of the business of every kind whatsoever, did not occupy more than four hours. Last week at Carnarvon and Beaumaris there was no business to be done. There was a considerable excess of ordinary business at Carnarvon, and it was only by sitting verv long hours that I was able to deal with the business at Carnarvon and Beaumaris, but at Welshpool and Dol- gelley, and here and Mold the business is almost nil. Now I call your attention to it because I think it is simply a duty on my part to do so, notwithstanding the very severe remarks made by the press upon judges who do call the attention of grand juries to this question. Whatever newspaper I take up I find therein very severe comments upon judges, and fearful denunciation. are thundered at them which I, however, hope and be- lieve will have no effect whatever upon them It is I consider my duty to ask your attention to the subject, and \f you think it worth taking into your consideration and making any presentment upon I would make one or two observations for your ■ consideration. We art now trying the experiment of four circuits in the year Two of them general circuits,, that is an assize in every county the other two, with. the exception of Man- chester, Liverpool, and such.large places, will be what I have ventured to call, fo-r the want of a better name "composite assizes that is you hold an assize com! posed of different counties prisoners. Now the group- ing of counties is one of considerable difficulty, and n», doubt when it was first tried it worked grievous injustice in many cases, because of not sufficient knowledge to enable thosa who had the doing of it to group them judiciously. But that has been to a considerable extent improved, and I venture to say in Iê., presence of you, gentlemen, who know so ir'l better about it whether it is not possible to hav^* year divided into three equal parts, and have two assizes in the year at pretty nearly equal parts, so as to have as assize for every county twice a year"and then according as the excess of business may be, group the counties together, and it will be for you to say how far it will be necessary, so far as this county is concerned, tc have more than one "composite assize." There is, of course the question of where the latter should be held It would ill-become ma to say where, but it should be at a place so central that the other places could be con- venienxly grouped,, and if you like, changed alternately,, so that if four counties were grouped, each county would, only have the burden once in four years. That equal division of the year has never been tried, but where the three-assizes a year have been tried, the year has been so divided that a long period of time has elapsed between some of them, and hence the business and prisoners were kept for a really longer time than they ought to have been. But you have never tried the experiment of having assizes every fourth month two of them being assizes of every county and third being a "composite assize." Suppose that were tried; there you have four quarter sessions, and il that is not suffi- cient, have a fourth assize but I do with great respect ask you to consider the matter, an d whatever opinion you may desire to express I shall '00 glad to forward it to the proper quarter. Referring to. the cases that wiH have to come before you, I find t Jiere are only two, and they of the smallest possible character, and will not give you any trouble. I need rxoi address anyobserva- tions to them, but will ask YOlj, to kindly take the cases whilst I go to church, so we may then proceed with the business.

BROUGHTON. BETHESDA, BRYNTEG.- On Monday evening last, the second of a series of entertainments was given at this place under Vf ry favourable circumstances, the audience being large and appreciative; the proceeds of which will be devoted to the support of the Independent caut-e here recently established. It consited of songs, srcred and secular, duets, glees, anthems, and dialogues. The following dialogues were well pustained, viz.,—" The drunk- ard's wife end the wife of the publican," by Miss M. E. Evans and prt,v It The chameleon," by Messrs. Evan David Roberts and David Williams "The three preachers," by Messrs. John Jones, Peter Phennan, and William Williams. Also those who were responsible for the musical portion of the entertainment delivered themselves very credit- ably, particularly so M". Hugh Roberts and his juvenile band. "The soldiers wife's lament," by Miss Elenor Roberts I bias Gogerddan," by Mr. John Roberts; Still I love thee," by Mr. Edward Jenkins Roberts; and "Do they miss me at home," by Miss Louisa Barker, were loudly rede- manded. Mr. Seth Roberts and one of his grand- sons, an interesting little dot about five years of age, gave a sacred,duet, entitled the "Resurrection of Jesus," and were rapturously applauded. At the close, the Rev. Mr. Roberts, who presided, pro- posed a vote of thanks to all who had taken part in the performance, and thaaaked the audience for rheir kind attendance in support of the cause. Mr. Edward Jen'k'ns Roberts presided at the piano- forte with his usual taste and skill.

CARNARVON. BRUTALITY.—On Saturday Griffith Evans, miller, Oahithraw, was sentenced to two months' hard for committing a brutal assault on a quarry- man named Richard Thomas, Waenfawr. During a public hruse squabble the prisoner -,tlacked the complainant, and bit, off two pieces of his nose. On oping removed in custody prisoner threatened to Kill the con:pMnant as soon as he should be re- leased from prison.

HAWARDEN. LECTURE BY MR. GLADSTONE —Mr. Gladstone will deliver a lecture on the Life and L thours of Dr. Hook," at Hawarden, on Monday evening, the 10. h inst.

PETTY SESSIONS. TUESDAY.—Before Major J. R. Barnes. DRUNKENNESS. John Roberts, Llangollen, charged on the information of P. C. Roberts with being drunk and indecent in front of the Royal Hotel on the night of the 2nd January was fined 5s, and 9s costs. Defendant did not appear. Owen Jones, for being drunk in Church-street on the 12th January, was fined to a similar amount. John Jenkins, Mill-street, for being drunk and in- decent in Dee-lane, was fined to the same amount. Richard Fox, for being drunk and using obscene language on the 18th January, was fined 10s, and costs. Elizabeth Williams, Penllyn, for being drunk and riotous in the public streets, was fined 5s, and 3s 6d costs. Defendant, who was brought up in custody, was sentenced in default to seven days' imprisonment.

LLANGEDWYN. A CHILD FOUND IN THE TANAT.—This quiet neighbourhood was thrown into a state of excite- ment on Sunday evening, owing to the discovery by two men -John Jones and Edward Morris—of the body of a child, about twelve months old, in the river above the mill dam. in a very advanced state of decomposition. The police were informed of the matter, and P.C. Rowlands, accompanied by P.O. Jonps, Llanrhaiadr, were soon on the spot. The child was taken into the Bridge Inn and it was found that bandages were fastened to the neck and lower part of the stomach, with a large ring attached to the same, such as is used in fastening cpws in buildings at night. The coroner was at once communicated with. Owing to the decomposed state of the body, it is feared that no post mortem examination will be practicable. No doubt the bady bad been in the water some months, and might have come down with the fi )od for many miles. The police are actively engaged in investi- gating the affair.