Wrexham Guardian

RUTHIN. POSTAL.—Mr. Robert Hughes, of Clawddnewydd, has been appointed a postmaster in consequence of the improved postal services in that district. BOARD or GUARDIANS.—The Rev. the Warden of Ruthin presided at the usual meeting of the Board of Guardians on Monday. There was only a small attendance of members, and the business was a routine description. POLICE CASES.—-On Wednesday, before the Mayor, Mary Winston, a tramp, charged by Sergeant Jones with improper conduct, was sent to gaol for a month. Elizabeth Jones, charged by the same officer with sleeping out, was sent to gaol for 14 days. On Monday, Sergeant Jones summoned Peter Jones, Llanrhydd-street, slater, for drunken and disorderly conduct. Defendant did not appear, and a warrant was issued for his apprehension. Row WITH WORKMEN.—Various unpleasant iu- cidents turn up in connection with the construction of the narrow guage railway. It seems that a sub- contractor, named Evans, of Wrexham, had a dis- pute about money matters. Several of the men attacked him on Tuesday, in Well-street, hustled him about, and ill used him a good deal. He got away into a public-house, and by-and-bye the dis- tribution of some money to the fellows seemed to have satisfied them. These railway men seem to have a curious fashion of enforcing their demands. ACCIDENT TO A WORKMAN.—On Monday, a work- man employed at the new buildings being erected in Ciwvd-street, was seated on a arch dressing bricks. This arch had been newly constructed, and the centre struck out apparently too soon. Anyhow, whilst the man was busily engaged the structure gave way, and he fell a great distance into a room below, the debris falling upon him. In the fall a new partition was knocked down and another workman upset. The man that fell from the arch was very badly cut about the head and face and otherwise injured. CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.—On Monday last whilst J. Philip Williams was employed, with others, upon the new buildings being erected by Major West upon the site of the old Market Hall, a small arch- way fell in and seriously injured him. Mr. Rick- man, the agent, was soon in attendance, and set things right—except the poor man's head. The same day the little girl of Mrs. Fryer, of the Cross Keys Hotel, fell from the County Hall yard into the Dog Lane, and seriously fractured her left shoulder and arm. One of the Rev Owen Evans' children also met with an accident the same day. BI-MONTHLY COUNTY COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before Mr. Horatio Lloyd. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. .Amongst the several judgment summonses was one applied for against Llewelyn Cole, warder at the gaol, and his Honour having heard the circumstances, said he must pay in three months, or he would have to stop in his own gaol for 14 days. Alfred Maddox was sent to gaol for 14 days; order suspended for three months. The same plaintiff (Mr. William Simon, draper) sought a judgment summons against Elizabeth Edwards, a ser- vant living at Mold, who had been ordered to pay £1 a month to meet a debt of £.5, The girl's mother ap- peared, and said her wages were only £ 7 a year, and she could not pay the amount named. His Honour varied the order, and made it 5s. weekly, which the woman said the girl could pay. Several other cases were heard. A DISPUTE ABOUT SHEEP. Thomas Williams, Pentrefelin, Denbigh, sued William Williams, for cash on a sheep sale. Mr. Roberts was for plaintiff, and Mr. Louis for defen- dant. It seemed that plaintiff had been in the habit of buying sheep with defendant's father, and they divided the profits. A certain 30 sheep had been bought at Caerwys fair, plaintiff paying for them. The defen- dant's father had since died, and the action to recover the money was brought against defendant, who was his father's executor. The case occupied a long time, and the books put in seemed to be in a muddle." The defence was that all the money had been paid by instalments partly during the father's lifetime, and some since by the mother. The Judge said sufficient doubt was thrown on the case to make him stay his hand. He felt that the claim was not substantiated. He quoted the books to show that they were not in a very reliable state, for he thought that four entries purporting to be made for four years were all made at one time and plaintiff had actually anticipated a year. WHO WAS TO BLAME ? Mr. John Simon, tailor and draper, Ruthin, brought before his Honour, the fact that a summons which lie had taken prior to the last court at Ruthin against lJfr. J. W. Edwards had not been served. He contended that there had been ample opportunity for doing so had the bailiff chosen to do so, as the defendant was to 'be seen about town. The Bailiff explained to his Honour some of the cir- cumstances, and added that lie could not serve it before the last court, and since that time the summons had not been in his hands. The Judge said the summons ought to have been served, no matter who the defendant was it must be served now, and if at the next court Mr. Simon could show that he had suffered any damage by the neglect of service he should make the person responsible whose duty it was to serve the summons, no matter who the defendant was. A REFERENCE CASE. The case of Garner v. Griffiths being called on Mr. Roberts appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Osbert Ed- wards, for defendant, and it was stated that they had agreed to refer the whole case to Messrs. Samuel Owen and Thomas Williams, the costs to abide the result. APPLICATION FOR A NEW TRIAL. ] This was a case in which Mr. Henry Joyce, jeweller, I Denbigh, had brought an action against Mr. R. Griffith Joyce, jeweller, of Ruthin. Mr. Osbert Edwards, for plaintiff, explained that it was an action between two brothers and should have been heard at the last Court, but, unfortunately, plain- tiff made a mistake as to the date of the Court and failed to attend. The case was called in his absence and struck out. He applied for a new trial. Mr. Roberts, for defendant, urged that a new trial should not be granted. Plaintiff had ample opportunity of being there, for three days before the Court day he (Mr. Roberts) wrote to him in reference to the case, and that ought to have reminded him of the date of the Court. He objected to a new trial unless plaintiff paid the whole of the costs up to now. Mr. Osbert Edwards said an affidavit had been made by his client to the fact of his having mistaken the date, and was it reasonable to suppose that a man would enter a case in Court as plaintiff had done and was anxious to have it tried and stay away on purpose. Besides he was surprised at the objection taken by Mr. Roberts, inasmuch as it was a dispute between two brothers, and of a nature that ought not to come before the public but be quietly settled by a referee indeed, they had almost agreed to that course, and thought Mr. M. D. Roberts, of Rhyl, a very suitable referee. The Registrar remarked that the note he had in his book was Verdict for defendant." The Judge said that should not be so entered. That would preclude plaintiff bringing a fresh trial, and lie (the judge) did not intend that. It should be "struck out only, and he ordered it to be altered to that effect. After some further arguments, the Judge said plain- tiff had a perfect right, on payment of costs, to bring a fresh action, and he ordered the case to be re-instated on plaintiff paying the costs out of pocket incurred by the defence through his non-appearance at the last court. The case will, therefore, be entered for trial at the next court. THE CERRIGYDRUIDION RAILWAY SHAREHOLDERS. It appeared that a number of the shareholders of the new line being made from Ruthin to Cerrigydruidion had refused to pay the calls made on them, and had been summoned to this court. Mr. Roberts said he had been retained for several of the defendants, and on the previous day, notice was given by Mr. Adams, solicitor and secretary of the company, that application would be made to adjourn the cases. He had no objection provided his clients were allowed the costs of the day. Mr. Louis, who represented a number of the share- holders, said that Mr. Adams had been suddenly called away to London. The Judge thought that reasonable time had been allowed to avoid any expense to the parties, but if it was found that some unavoidable expense had been in- curred that must be paid. The cases stood over accordingly. The other business was unimportant.

BANGOR ISYCOED. THE SCHOOLS.—The distribution of prize cards and honour certificates in connection with the diocesan examination, by the Rev. E. Owen, M. Diocesan Inspector, took place on Tuesday last, the presentations being made by the Rev. G. H. McGill, M.A., rector, and the Misses McGill. The schools are in a flourishing and prosperous condition, and the results of the examination very satisfactory to the managers. The following are the lis^s of prize cards and honour certificates awarded in each school, together with the inspector's reports :— Girls' and Infants' School.—Inspector's Report: This school ha3 progressed most satisfactorily since the last ex amination." Honour certificate—Emily Newues. Prize cards. 1st el-Liss-Emma Poynton, Maud John-on, and Louisa Thomas. 2nd class-Jessie Done; commended-Sarah A. E. Oliver, Annie Cheetham, and Emily Griffiths. 3rd class— Florence Johnson, Janet Young, Elizabeth Cheetham, and Clara Sergont. 4th class-Louisa Johnson, Jane Minshull, Elizabeth Green, and Edith Bennett; commended-Fanny Edwards and Elizabeth Speed. Boys' School.-Inspector's Report: There is a decided im- provement in this school since the last examination. The upper classes passed a very satisfactory examination in all subjects; the lower classes are still, however, somewhat weak, though improving." HOllour cert'ticate-Dan Hughes. Prize cards 1st class-John Oliver Oliver and James Mul- lock. 2nd class—Edwin Johns, William Gregory, Alfred Bennett, and William Boote. 3rd class—William Young, James Poynton, and John Griffiths. 4th class—Moses Young, William Johns, Henry Done, and George Williams.

BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. CHRIST CHURCH, BWLCHGWYN.-This church will be consecrated on Wednesday, October 1st. Sermons will be preached by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, the Ven. Archdeacon Smart, and the Rev. E. T. Davies, B.A., of Liverpool. COLLIERS' WAGES.—An important concession has this week been granted by the Brymbo Company to the workmen in the employ of the company. Instead of the usual subsists or "sists" commonly used there will be fortnightly pays," which in these depressed times and low wages will be a consider- able advantage to the emploJ <3 and all connected with the district. It may be well to state that there are signs of an improved state of trade in the district which argurs well for the ensuing winter. SuNDAY SCHOOL UNION.—The quarterly meeting of the Sunday School Union in connection with the Welsh Independents at Bryn Zion and Brynteg. was held in Bethesda Chapel, Brynteg, on Sunday afternoon, when there was a large attendance from both schools. The examiners were Mr. William Jones. Railway Gates, Brymbo, Mr. W. Williams and Mr. John Phennah, Brynteg, who each ex- pressed themselves highly pleased with the results of die examination and the progress the schools are making, a fact gratifying to the respected pastor, Rev. John Roberts, Bryn Zion. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anniversary ser- vices in connection with the Brake Wesleyan Chapel, Moss, were held on Sunday and Monday last, when the following ministers officiated, the Rev. D. P. Edwards, The Lodge (in Welsh), ML-. T. H. Dodleston, and Mr. John Walker, Chester. There were three services on Sunday and two on Monday, which were all well attended and most impressively rendered, the discourses being of an earnest and practical character. The chapel choir, under the leadership of Mr. G. Pugh, sung several pieces in a satisfactory manner. The collections, though not large, were very encouraging and were in aid of the trust fund. LITERARY MEETING.—A literiry meeting of an interesting character, in connection with the Sun- day school at Baptist Chapel, Lodge, was held in the chapel on Monday last, under the presidency of Mr. Henry Brain, when the children sang a number of pieces, under the leadership of Mr. Price Jones, Brymbo, in a very pleasing manner. Several dia- logues and recitations of an instructive character were given by the children in a very agreeable manner, highly complimentary to Mr. John Jones, Gas Works, Broughton, the superintendent of the school. The attendance was not large, but the meeting was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A series of meetings is contemplated during the winter months. THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES.—During the last month, Mr. Ebley's travelling theatre of varieties, in the Moss Brake, has been extensively patronised by the play-goers of the district. On Friday, as a fitting termination of the visit to the district, a performance of East Lynne," took place, and the engagement of Mrs. Marie Hannan, of Wrex- ham, in her impersonation of Lady Isabel Carlyle, and Mr. Robert Anderson, the well-known comia vocalist, and Miss Marie Hannan, Wrexham. The characters throughout were well sustained, and did credit to each for their acting and the way it was put on the stage. The performance concluded with the farce, "Turn him out," which was undoubtedly a success. There was a fair attendance, and the performance was of an exciting and imaginative character, and duly applauded.

CHIRK, MEMORIAL TABLET TO GENERAL BIDDULPH.—A well designed memorial tablet has been placed in the Holy Trinity Church, Windsor, to the memory of the late General Sir Thomas Myddleton Biddulph, K C.B. The tablet, which has been executed in brass, measures 6 feet 10 inches by 6 feet 4 inches. We understand that the work has been designed and executed by Messrs. Matthews and Sons, of 377, Oxford-street, London.

CORWEN. SUDDEN DEATH AT BETTWB GWERFIL Goci-i.- An inquest was held at the Hand Inn, Bettws Gwerfii Goch, on Wednesday last, before William Williams, Esq., deputy coroner for Merionethshire, touching the death of Miriam Thomas, wife of Hy. Thomas, smith, who, as the effects of her husband were being soid by auction on Monday last under an execution from the County Court, fell down dead while she was collecting her clothes in the bedroom. 1 he first witness examined was Margaret Jones, who said she knew the deceased. On Monday last she asked witness if she would go with her upstairs to assist her to get her clothes, to which she con- sented. She then told witness that she had gone quite nervous. They went to the other bedroom and collected the clothes. They went into another bedroom and got her clothes from the box and wrapped them up. Deceased then stated that she had some more on the bed. She proceeded to got something up from the bed when she fell backwards and did not utter a word, but breathed very much. Witness called on for someone to come up and the wife of the schoolmaster came. The deceased then sighed once or twice and died. She never knew I the deceased to have firs, but she was always very dencate. The deceased was at her house for about an hour on Monday afternoon, she told her that she had been informed that her husband was to be taken to goal for carrying away some of his effects. —Elizabeth Williams said she knew the deceased, and last saw her alive between four and five on Monday afternoon last, when she seemed to be in her usual state of health. See was then in her house, which is not five minutes' walk from the house of deceased. She came to her house the second time, and was followed by Mr. John Evans, ironmonger, Cor wen, and Mr. James, solicitor (registrar and high bailiff of the Corwen County Court). The smithy bellows had been at her house keeping, and Mr. John Evans wanted to have possession of it. The bellows had been brought to her house by the husband of the deceased. Mr. John Evans then stated that there was a feather-bed in her house belonging to the deceased, which was untrue. The deceased and witness went out of the house, where- upon Mr. John Evans stated that he would put the deceased safe in gaol the next day, and herself j also on the 10th of next month (Corwen County Court day) for having kept a feather-bed, but which was not in her possession at all. The deceased then appeared very much excited. Mr. John Evans then stated that two policemen would search her house the following day. Mr. J. Evans did not attempt to strike the deceased. There was a sale to be held of the effects on Monday afternoon, and Mr. John Evans was the execution creditor.—Dr. Horatio Edward Walker said he had made a post mortem examination of the body of deceased. The cause of death was paralysis of the heart- in consequence of a shock, coupled with a weak constitution. He wad of opinion that the constitution had been in a state of weakness for some time. He found no marks of violence whatever on the body. Shock to a nervous system would bring on paralysis.—The jury re- turned a verdict of Death from paralysis of the heart," the foreman remarking that the jury found Mr. John Evans to be blamed for causing the shock to the deceased according to evidence.—Mr. James, registrar and high bailiff of the Corwen County Court, attended the irquest, and made a statement as to the levying or the execution on the goods of the deceased's husband by his under bailff, to- gether with the subsequent proceedings.—Several of the jury remarked that no blame could be traced to him or his officers.

HOLT. ON Wednesday last re-opening services were held in the Baptist Chapel, Holt, conducted by Mr. Loci:hart, of Liverpool. With great fervour the preacher dwelt in the afternoon on the subject of Following Christ," and in the evening, to a full congregation, on The unsearchable riches of Christ." The chapel, after a thorough renovation at a cost of about X60, presents a pleasing and comfortable appearance. A large company from Wrexham attended the opening services. On Wednesday next the choir of the chapel will give a service of song in the Baptist Chapel, Chester- street, Wrexham, in aid of the restoration funds.

HOLYWELL. SCHOOL BOARD.—A special financial meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday, Mr. Richard Gratton presiding. The clerk submitted an esti- mate of the probable expenditure and income of the Board for the ensuing year, amounting to X926 odd. It was resolved to issue a precept upon the overseers for £ 950. A letter was read from the overseers, stating that they had failed to see the advantage to the ratepayers by the overseers raising the money to meet the school fund in lieu of the rating authority. The Board persisted in their intention, and a precept for 08950 was signed and ordered to be served upon the overseers forth- with. Mr. Thomas Hughes drew attention to the great loss to the ratepayers through the negligence of the teachers of the Halkyn-street and Spring- gardens Schools' in collecting the school fees, and he gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that the salaries of the teachers be made dependent upon the school fees collected, and not by a fixed stipend.

LLANDULAS. THE VIADUCT.-On Monday, Major Marindan, Uovernment inspector, visited the new steel-girder railway viaduct over the Dulas, near Llandulas station. He approved of the work and of the general arrangements. Passenger and goods trains have been crossing this bridge, on the up line, since Wednesday, but it will be necessary to take up the deviation line (which was in use to cross the low- level temporary bridge) before the down line across the viaduct will be available for traffic. It is expected that both lines will be in use by Saturday, when the traffic on the Chester and Holyhead Rail- way will be on the same footing as it was before the destructive flood of the 17th ultimo.

LLANGWYFAN. BAND OF HOPE AND SWNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.— On Thursday last the members of the above Sunday School and Band of Hope enjoyed their annual treat in the form of a gipsy party, kindly given by Mrs. R. Rees, of the Rectory. At two o'clock the procession started from the rectory grounds, headed by a banner, and wended its way via Glyn Arthur to the foot of Moel Arthur, and at a place called King Arthur's Abode, fires were kindled and kettles boiled, and the good things provided for tha occasion laid out in true gipsy fashion, and were thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Several amusing games were most heartily enjoyed by the childitn. Amongst those present were the Rev. D. Williams, Mrs. Williams, and Miss Jones, of Llandyrnog Rectory; Miss Sherlock and the Misses Fosberry, Pentre Mawr; Miss Roberts, Rhos; Miss Williams, Glyn Arthur; Rev. M. Rees, Mrs. R. Rees, and Miss Rees, Llangwyfan Rectory. At the close of a 1 17, very pleasant entertainment, the Rev. D. Williams, in returning thanks on behalf of the children to Mrs. Rees for her liberal treat, spoke in his usual able manner on the importance of forming habits of true temperance in childhood, and urged the members of the Band of Hope to adhere to their noble principles. The children cheered the ladies I who had helped much to render their treat a I thoroughly enjoyable one.

MOLD. ANNIVERSARY.—Throughout Sunday and Monday last the Welsh Wesleyans held their yearly preach- ing services in Pendref Chapel, when large congre- gations assembled, more especially at the evening services, when the chapel was filled to overflowing. The preachers were the Revs. Thomas Morris (Bangor), J. Hughes (Coedpoeth), and T. Cadvan Jones (Ruthin), whose discourses were much appreciated. The collections realised = £ 20. THE IRON FOUNDRY.—We are extremely glad to note that signs of life are again to be seen at the iron foundry. It was closed some months ago by the company being wound up, and has now passed into the hands of Messrs. Bicknell and Taylor, of the Sandycroft Foundry, whose experience in the trade will be a guarantee of success. Mr. C. Candlin will be manager under the new firm, and we trust a successful future awaits this local industry. ENGLISH WESLEYANS. On Sunday last the English Wesleyans commemorated the anniversary of the opening of their church in Wrexham-street. Excellent sermons were preached morning and evening to good congregations by the Rev. George H. Barker, late of Wrexham, but recently appointed to the Mold and Buckley Circuit. In the afternoon a special service was held, at which the Rev. W. Rapson, Mr. J. Forrest, and others took part. Appropriate hymns were sung throughout the day by the school children, and liberal collections were made in aid of the funds of the church. PLEASANT EVENINGS. — Last winter a most successful series of entertainments were given b the Westminster-road schoolroom under the above title. They are to be re-commenced on Monday next, and continued throughout the winter. The programme for Monday includes songs by Mis- Helena Edwards, of the University College of Wales, and an address on Popping the Question," by the lkv. J. S. Williams, of Welshpool. Members of rll ^denominations in the town can render helpful service for these series, which we hope will be eminently stressful. HEAVY SENTENCE ON A MOLD POACHER—At Mold, on Wednesday, Edwd. Rogers, alais Bluey," a well-known poacher, was charged with having asaulied Police-consrable William Williams whilst in the execution of his duty, on the 4th of October last. The complainant found the prisoner in a field poaching in company with two other men. He endeavoured to arrest the prisoner, who had a stick, with which he struck the offices on the head. The officer found a bag, in which were twelve rabbits, the result of their poaching. The prisoner was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. THE GAOL.—The following protest against sale of this prison is made by Mr. P. P. Pennant, deputy chairman of the Flintshire Quarter Sessions, in a letter to the Times. Mr. Pennant says I am quite aware that the maintenance of 90 prisoners in a g';], of 90 cells, like that of Mold, entails an increased cost of at least £10 ner hsad over the maintenance of the same number of prisoners in a gaol four times its size, on account'of the larger proportionate cost, of staff and establishment and expenses in a small prison; consequently that there may be real economy in disusing the host of small gaols, although this involves now building in connection with a larger goaol. This, however, is not the case at Mold. The gaol contains 90 ceils, built on the latest pattern, and only opened in 1870. The offices are adequate for a larger number of cells; and as the building stands on five acres there is ample room within the present boundary wall for a really large gaol. As additional cell accommoda- tion is required on this side of the county, it seems a pity to sell this building and site for an old song and build elsewhere, where building materials of all kinds could not be cheaper or more conveniently to hand, and where they probably would be far more expensive. The ccnvt:nienc" of the situation for prisoners has been proved by the fact that previous to its being closed all the "spare cells were occupied by military prisoners."

OSWESTRY. THE MAEKEIS.—The Town Council have decided to extend the Cross Market in the way recom mended by the committee. MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—A great musical festival was held at Oswestry on Tuesday, having been organised at the suggestion and with the assistance of Mr. Henry Leslie. The choir consisted of nearly 200 picked voices from the town and neighbourhood. The band was a professional one, assisted by mem- bers of the Herefordshire Philharmonic Society and the London Guild of Amateur Musicians. The soloists were Miss Robertson, Miss de Fonbianque, Miss Fanny Robertson, Mr. Joseph Maas, and Mr. Thurley Scale; and pianoforte, Lady Cornewall; the organist and choirmaster being Mr. George Gaffe. Handel's '• Messiah" was given in the morning and a miscellaneous concert in the even- ing, both being conducted by Mr. H. Leslie. Speak- iag of the morning performance the Times says:— The performance of the Messiah" at this morning's concert was accompanied by every mark of success. The hall was crowded to its last seat. by an audience composed of the most distinguished members of town and county society, and presented a spectacle with very little suggestive of its or- dinary destination. But the popular element also was by no means absent, and here again the happy meeting of very different social components on the common ground of art was conspicuous. It is, as I pointed out before, in this feature, perhaps, more than in its artistic significance that the importance of the present meeting must be discovered. The personal interest shown by the whole population in the musical proceedings decidedly partakes of the Celtic character, and in this respect, at least, the present celebration strikinarly resembles an Eis- teddfod, although poetic effusions and prize-sing ings have been abandoned. And the same enthus- iasm was shofvn in the manner in which the chorus attacked its difficult task at this morning's concert. The performance, indeed, was in every way credit- able to all concerned. The orchestra, although less numerous than those generally assembled In our modern concert-halls, was perhaps, on that account all the more in keeping with Handel's original conception; and the accompaniments left upon the whole little to be àesired, especially if the presence of the amateur element is taken into consideration. The chief share of praise is justly due to the chorus, Its components are well balanced, and especially the soprani and oontraiti include voices of remark- ¡ able freshness and power. The precision, moreover, with which the contrapuntal intricacies of Handel's music were attacked sufficiently proved the careful training of the singers by Mr. George Gaffe, the local organist, and, finally, by Mr. Henry Leslie, I who conducted the entire performance with energy and refinement. Although the sacredness of the subject precluded the ordinary signs of applause, the deep impression made on.the hearers was mani- fest beyond a doubt. Handel's great work being unknown to a considerable portion of the audience, it was no matter for surprise that its strains' aided by the religious associations of the subject, should have produced an effect unavoidably weakened by the continual repetition of the work. That this effect will be lasting and of highly beneficial in- fluence in the development of musical taste in these parts there is no reasonable cause to doubt. Of the evening concert the same paper says It would be unnecessary to mention all the items of the long and varied programme, especially as regards the songs, ballads, and airo assigned to the artists already named, suffice it to say that one and all earned, and in most cases well-deserved, applause. Perhaps the most successful piece of the evening was tne celebrated quarrel scene from Cimarosa's Matrimanio Segreto, which was rendered admirably well by the Misses Robertson and Miss De Fon. blanque. Here the virtuous resolves of the public gave way before the impulse of the moment, and an encore became inevitable. In the course of the evening, the Rev. J. B. Meredith, a member of the choir, delivered a short and eloquent address, acknowledging the eminent services rendered by Mr. Leslie to the cause of music in Shropshire, and stated that the choristers intended to present to their conductor a handsome bâton, which, unfor- tunately, had not arrived from London. Mr. Leslie replied in suitable terms, and stated, among other things, that the gross receipts of the two concerts amounted to upwards of £600, which sum, de- ducting the expenses, would* be applied to the formation of an elementary music school at Oswestry. Thus the evening passed to the general satisfaction, and the same may be said of the festival. As a whole, it is a modest but hopeful be- ginning of what may turn out to he a new rise of musical art in this part of England. It is proposed to repeat the meetings at intervals, a teriennial recurrence being at present intended. It would, indeed, be a pity if so splendid a body of singers as the festival choir should be dispersed without further results.

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. TESTIMONIAL TO MR. W. BAKER.—At a meeting held at the National School, on Friday evening last, the Rev. Thomas Jones, Vicar, in the ehair, it was resolved to present Balfer (who has for the past 14 years h-ld the position of schoolmaster at that school, and who is about leaving the neighbourhood),. with a suitable testimonial, in recognition of the valuable services he has at all times rendered to the neighbourhood.

REYL. CONCERT.—On Tuesday last a successful concert was given to a good audience; the chief vocalist being Mr. James Sauvage, the famous Welsh baritone. ARTHUR LLOYD.—This well known public en- tertainer gave his humourous performance on Tuesday night, in the Town Hall, to a good audience. ENGLISH BAPTISTS,—On Friday last the scholars and teachers of the above chapel had their annual outing to Denbigh. They had a good tea in the Castle grounds and well enjoyed themselves. THE SEASON CLOSED.—As an indication of the close of the Rhyl season we may mention that the London and North TiVestexn Company announce that the cheap excursions to Rhyl will close at the end of this month, namely, on Tuesday next. DINNER.—On Monday evening the Rbyl Bicycle Club and Amateur Swimming Club dined together at the Sportsman Hotel. The Rev. Ll. Nicholas, M.A., presided, and after an excellent repast had been partaken of, a long toast list was gone through. COUNTY COURT. His Honour, Horatio Lloyd,Œsq., sat at this court on Friday. There were 199 new plaints entered, the majority of which were decided before Mr. F. J. Sisson and Mr. Oliver George, registrars. There were also eight adjourned cases, two interpleader summonses, one adjourned ditto, eight judgment summonses, aad one adjourned ditto. REGISTRARS' POWER. In an action wherein defendant admitted thed -bt, the Registrar (Mr. Sisson) after enquiring- into c a- sidering his present circumstances, made the order payable by two monthly instalment^. Plaintiff refused to accept it in that manner, and wanted payment forthwith. The Registrar said that if plaintiff disputed the fairness of the adjudication, he should have to to the judge. Upon the application being brought before his Honour, the plaintiff said he apprehended defendant would do away with his effects. His Honour said that an affidavit of that fact ought to have been made. In its absence, the Registrar's order would not be interfered with, as he was the proper person to state in what manner the money was to be paid. NON-PAYMENT OF COURT-FEES In this case Messrs. Sisson and George applied for the sum of £2, the fee in an interpleader case heard at a court in St. Asaph, the defendant being Urias Jones, Vale-road. It was stated that the man is in constant work, but he held the execution creditor responsible for the amount due. His Honour gave judgment against defendant, by instalments of 10s. a month. CHANCING COURTS. In the case of R. H, Roberts (for whom Mr. E. Roberts, of the firm of Lloyd and Roberts, Ruthin, appeared), judgment was given against defen- dants—Markerrel and Co., Liverpool, the amount having been paid into court, in an interpleader case, and an execution having been given in the Court of Passage at .Liverpool. His Honour did not give his opinion whether the money ought to have been paid into this court; but it having been so paid, he directed thai: it should be handed to the claimant. A DISPUTE AS TO PAYMENT OF RENT. The adjourned case of Messrs. Dew c. Reuben Jaekson was sustained by Mr. Webb on behalf of plaintiffs. It was an action to recov.ergl 15s. rent due to a building society. Defendant maintained that he held the property from a man named Ashton, a mortgager, and was holding from him a receipt. The contention on the other hand was, that Ashton having assigned the property to the society he had no farther claim. The Secretary stated that their former agent was Heather, who had absconded, without giving a state- ment of rents due or paid. They were now claiming only for rent due since the agency had been entrusted to Messrs. Dew. His Honour pointed out to defendant that the mortgage deed Ashton had assigned all claims on the building to the society. I Defendant afterwards stated that on the 1st of March he paid a six months' rent in advance, but the receipt produced did not state whether it was for rent due or in advance. A copy of a notice of the conveyance of the property, served as far back as December, on defendant pro- duced, although defendant said that he was not in possession before a month or two previous to the first of March. It seems that defendant had paid a further instalment of rent to the wrong party since the case came on at St. Asaph. Defendant had been asked to clear out, and then no claim for would be made upon him. The offer was repeated in court, but de- fendant could not see what right he had to go out." His Honour characterized his conduct as being a foolish one, and ultimately gave judgment for plaintiffs. AN ABSOLUTE AGREEMENT. The Rhyl Winter Gardens Company claimed the sum of from Charles Keith, circus proprietor, the rent of a field which .was let to the representative of Keith for four days, in August. Mr. J. Keith appeared for his brother, and contended that he found the field in a very bad state, and not fit to put the circus on. His Honour pointed out that the agreement was absolute, without any reservation and defendant admitted that when he took the field it was one mass of mud and water. Upon the agreement his Honour gave judgment for plaintiffs. Plaintiffs did not ask for costs. AMENDING A SUMMONS. Mr. R. H. Jones, acting trustee in bankruptcy of Isaac Roberts, claimed £1 odd from J-jkn Ellis, car pro. prietor; Rhyl, Mr. Davies being for claimant. The claim was for the loan of a mare for twelve weeks. £8 having been received on account. Defendant said the summons he had received was for butcher's meat, maintaining that the case should be dismissed, and claimed his expenses. His Honour amended the summons, but defendant said that he was unprepared to go on with this new claim," At his request the case was accordingly held over. BUYING GROWING CROP, AND THE RISKS, An action to recover -68 was brought forward by Mr. G. T. Smith, receiver of the estate of Robert Conwy, from Mr. John Conwy, jockey, St. Asaph. The claim was for the value of a crop of hay sold to defendant. Mr. Roberts was for claimant, and Mr. Webb for defendant. It appears that a representation was made to de- fendant that another party claiiB-ed the produce, and consequently he abstained from cutting the crop. Mr. Smith said that everything sold at an auction when Conwy bought the hay, was at the nurchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer, and that there could be no claim for rent. The £8 was only about one-fifth the value of the hay. The auctioneer at the sale said that the hay would be at the purchaser s risk, when the question was asked as to a liability for rent. Mr. Webb considered that the hay was not at all the vendor's property, if there was any possibility of a large amount of rent being due. Joseph Roberts, sheriff's officer, swore that the auctioneer had sold at purchasers' risk. This witness would himself run the risk of buying at B8. His rambling statements elicited some laughter, and his Honour thought that he would run any risk. Defendant, upon being sworn, said that the auctioneer h&d stated that no one could prevent the purchaser from taking away the hay. But subsequently the agent told defendant that a warrant for rent had been issued and that the hay could not be carted away. The sale was attended by only three persons. Defendant was quite willing now to take the hay if he only got a note from plaintiff giving him permission to cart it away un- disturbed. His Honour was afraid that the case could not be decided without the presence of the auctioneer, as it in- volved a question whether there was not any risk of not getting the hay at all. The case was accordingly adjourned, and the question of costs reserved. CLAIM FOR EXTRA WOU. W. Large, painter, claimed Gs. for extra Work at the new house of Mrs. Georgina South, in Wellington- road. Mr. Webb was for plaintiff, and defendant did not appear, but was represented by Mr. Roberts. De- fendant had given plaintiff a cheque for the work done, but had afterwards stopped payment. For the defence it was contended that the cheque had been made non-payable owing to a false representation as to the way in which the work had been carried out, and that there was an over charge. The builder of the house, who had been subpoenaed to be present, ab- sented himself, owing, as it was stated, to his having a large claim against defendant. Mr. R. Hughes, surveyor, said that plate glass for the shop windows had been agreed upon, but in sub- stitution a 32 oz. glass had been put in. This witness had subsequently sent to Mrs. South recommending her to allow the claim, charging the builder with the amount. Verdict for plaintiff with costs. A DISPUTE ABOUT RENT. Mr. G. T. Smithy trustee in the bankruptcy afiair of William Davies, claimed four months' rent from Robert Pierce. Defendant's contention was, that he was not to pay any rent until the place was put in repairs, whereas there was neither a window to the house nor a lock on the door. Judgment for defendant, with costs. A CIAIM POR A PONY'S KEEP. David Jones sought to recover IGs. from George. Young, keeper, Penycefn Lodge, value of grass supplied for a pony. Judgment for plaintiff, with court fees only.

RUABON. ACCIDENT HOSPITAL.—The Secretary acknow- ledges with thanks the receipt or J31 83. subscribed by the workmen at Penvboat Brick and Tile Works to this Institution.

ST. ASAPR. HIGHWAT BOAKD.—On Saturday the meeting of the new Highway Board took pia.ee, but the basi- ness was merely of a routine character. SALE BY AUCTION. On Monday, Messrs Davies. and Armor sold by auction tn-3 household *Toods-nnd other effects at RJSO I-Ll1, the residence.) tl1" late Mrs. Jackson, widow of the late Mr. Jackson, diocesan inspector. A SUCCESSFUL PUPIL.—We have much pleasure in stating that Miss Mountfield, of Brynllithrig, St. Asaph (whose success in another department we recorded a fortnight ag-o). has successfully in the Oxford Senior Local Examination iu second class honours in music. The young ladv was ore- pared for her musical examination by Mr. F. C. Watkins, St. Asaph, whose qualifications as a. teacher of music are so well known in the district. MONTHLY PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY. Before Major R. F. Birch, (chairman), a.nd the Rev. R. H. Howard. LICENSES. The license of the Top Shop (Mr. J. Jones) was transferred to his new premises, Plas Dinas," on the opposite side of the street. The license of the Kimnel Arms was transferred from Mr. Kenworthy to Mr. Joseph Lloyd. An out-door license was granted to Mr. John Jones High-street, grocer, the Bench remarking that they ha.d no power to refuse it, or they should certainlv not grant it. J CRUELTY TO A HORSE.—HEAVY FINK. Mr. John loyd; Royal Hotel, Rhyl, appeared to answer an adjourned charge of cruelly illtreatin- a. horse by allowing it to be worked whilst in a poor con- dition and suffering from wounds on the shoulders. > Mr. Lloyd now stated in defence that the horse had only been in his ownership a. few days; that the injury