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IStStvtct t\1)ø. THE BISHOP'S CASTLE RAILWAY COMPACT.—The haii-veail v general mee'ine of the this « was held on Saturday, at the Wynnstav Arms Hotel, Oswestry, but, in coubcquence of the small attec- imcp, it was adjourned till the 6th of May, at the Royal OaV, TVetshpool. DEATH OF MRS LINDESAT.—We regret to announce the death of the last surviving daughter of the Right Hon U. W Williams Wynn, M.P., Mrs Lindesay, widow of the late John Lindsay, Eq., of Loughry, Co. Tyrone. Mrs Lindesay died at 13, York-street, Portman-square, London, on the 18th of March. THE CYMMKODORIOH SOCIETT.—In connection with this society, Mr John James (Penccrdd G^alia) gave a lecture on The National Music of Wales, at .he Royal Academv of Music, on the 13th March, with musical illustrations by the Welsh Choral Union and by a band of h'1rD. The solo singers were Madame Edith Wynne, Mr James Sauvage, and Mr J. Lucas Williams. DEATH OF TH OF THE REGISTRAR OF THB DOLGELLY COUNTY COURT.—M' Edward Walker, registrar ot the Doltrelley County Court, died on Saturday night, after a brief illness, aged 56, at his residence, Brynhyfryd. He had held the registrarship since the establishment of the court in 1846. and chairman of the Local Board, and a governor of Dr Williams's Endowed School for girls. He was very popular, and his death will be regretted by a large circle of friends. THE ROTAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—The following gentlemen have been elected members of the Royal Agricultural Society-.—Thomas Bookes, button, New- Dirt Sa'op John Downward, Titetock, Whitchurcn, Salop; Henry Hill, Marckamlev Wood, Hawkstone, Salop; John Heatley, The Day House, Newport, Salop; Thomas Hickman, L')aton Lodge. hrewsbury; John Lee, Halghton Hall, Bangor locoed, Wrexham, Robert Topham, Elson, Ellesmere, Salop. TH* BALA AND FESTINIOG RAILWAY.—The Bala and Festiniog Railway Bill, flS an unopposed measure, came on Friday afternoon, before Mr Raikes, Chairman of Way and Means. Messrs Martin and Leslie appeared as agents for the hill. Mr Boxall, secretary of the com- pany, said, in answer to Mr Raikes, that the Act of Parliament authorising the construction of the line was obtained three years ago. No work had yet been done but operations would soon be commenced, as all tho land for the line—wh:ch was to be 21 miles in length had been obtained. The railway was to be in c-tmect.on with the Great- Western system. Mr JRaikes passed the bill. MR GLADSTONE AND THE FLINT BOROUGHS.—I he following letter ^as been received by a resident of Rhyl in reference te Mr Gladstone's candidature for the Flint Boroughs« March 12. 1878. Sir,—In answer to your Qbliging letter, I need only, with my thanks, refc-r you to announcements made, with truth, in various newspapers, that I do not intend at present to enter Hpon any arrangements with a view to the next election.—our faithful servant. W. E. GLADSTONE. Mr Ellis Erton sent a telegram from Brighton, where he is now staying, stating that there is not the slightest truth in the report that, he is about to snake way for the election of Mr Glads1 one. LONDON WELSH CHARITY SCHOOL.—Tms establish- ment, which was founded at the beginniasr of the last century for the education of Welsh children born within ten miles of the Royal Exchange who were unable to obtain admission to the parochial schools because they had not acquired a parochial settlement, has recently attracted notice by its unsatisfactory condition. Twenty vears ago the nnmber of children in the school reached 200, and the property was worth from £80,000 to At present the Welsh children have decreased to 73 or 74, and the capital has been reduced by selling cut" in order to eke out a diminished income. The managers had admitted into the school 70 orphans of the English Agricultural Society, and it is alleged that many of the children recently admitted are not proper objects of charity. A committee of the Society of Ancient Britons has been appointed to investigate the subject. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES.—A ^meeting of the Council was held at the Westminster Palace Hotel on the 12th inst., present Lord Aberdare (in the chair) Mr Henry Richard, M.P.; Mr Stephen Evan*; Mr Henry Parnall Mr J. F. Roberts Mr Lewis Angell Rov. T.C. Edwards, M.A. (Principal) Mr John Hughas; Rev. Robert Jones, M.A. Mr Jonathan Pell; Professor John Rhvs, M.A. Captain Verney, R.N.; and Mr Hugh Owen (Hon. Sec). Several matters of interest were considered, especially that of affording to the middle- class engaged in agriculture, on very moderate terms, the advantages of instruction in the principles of that science. The arrangements in reference to the section of Agriculture are to come into operation in the; Session of 1878-9. The manual of Professor Tanner, entitled First' Principles of Agriculture," just published, is to be translated inte Welsh and extensively circulated at the expense of Mr Henry Parnall, a Vice-President of Council. A WELSH MININS COMPANY.—The Derwen Dig Pannol-Gwyn Copper and Le ad Mining Company was registered on the 13th instant, with a capital of £8,000, in £5 shares, for the purpose of acquiring and working mineral property. The company will adopt and carry into effect a proposed indenture of lease, dated 1st ult., between Walter Arnold Bradley and another, of one part, and William George Richardson, on behalf of the company, of the other part, but of which no particulars are given in the registered documents. The subscribers are :— Shares. James Nancarrow,"Sl, James-street, Liverpool, merchant. 1 Robert William Richardson. 12, Baltic-buildings, Redcross- atreet, Liverpool, Merchant .— 1 William tteorue :Ricbardon, Liverpool, merohant 1 Cecil William Harrison, Goppe, near Denbigh, landowner 1 Edmund Winter, Dale-street, Liverpool, surveyor 1 Charlos Law, Jackson-lane, Liverpool, merchant 1 eharles F. Bosomworth, 71, Lord-street, Liverpool 1 The number of directors is not to be less than three nor more than seven. Most of the regulations contained in table A are adopted by the company. TRACTION ENGINES ON THE HIGH ROAD.—At the Birkenhead County Police Court, on Thursday, Mr Samuel Leigh Radford, of the Willaston Mill-, was sam- JIloged for not having a light attached to bis traction engine, and also for having only two men in charge of the machine instead of three, on the ni 'bt of the 12th January last. William Ingham, a cab driver, stated that between eight and nine o'clock on the night in question he took a fare to Hooton. On retu-ning to Hooton Hotel he drove close to the defendant's traction engine before he saw it. His horse took fright and ran awav, and witness wns thrown from his seat and severely in- jared Mr James D; Taylor, landlord of Hooton Hotel, said he saw on the turnpike road, about nine o'clock, the defendant's engine. There were only two men in charge of i, and it had no light in front. Witness aided that the man who ought to have been in front of the engine called previously at the hoel, and he refused to serve him because he was in drink. A pair of horses and a lorry were in front of the engine when witness saw K.— The defence was that the engine had stopped, and the man who ought to be in front was sent for a lorry and horses to lighten the load. The man had not been away the minuses. It was also a moonlight night.—Mr Barton said that if the defendant chose to have an engine of this sort he must conform strictly to the law.— Defendant: So we do as far as we can.—Mr Barton said that if defendant drove such a dangerous machine about country he should use every precaution that the law prescribed. Such engines might be useful to the defend- ant and others who used them, but the law must be strictly adhered to. The defendant was then fined £5 and costs on each of the two informations. CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATIONS.—The classlists of the Cambridge Local Examinations, held in December last, under the auspices of Cambridge Univeisity, were issued M Friday. They show that in all 3,683 boys entered— 3,093 as juniors, or under 16 years of age, and 590 seniors, or under 18 years of age. Of the juniors, 233 passed intClass I, 268 in Class II., 429 in Chss III.; 1 083 satisfied tho examiners. 145 satisfied the examiners m preliminary subjects, religious knowledge, and English 9nly; 698 failed, 27 wera over age, 207 were absent, and two were rejected for copying. Of the seniors, 31 passed in Class 1, 34 in Class II., 53 in class III., 164 lathed the examiners, 253 failed, five were over age, and 50 were absent. Girls were divided with regard to the same ages; 1.308 juniors and 885 seniors entered. Of the juniors, 28 pissed in Class I., 68 in Class II.. 256 in III., 558 satisfied the examiners, 72 satisfied the examiners in preliminary subjects only, 277 failed, 43 absent, and one was rejected for copying. Of the seniors, 12 passed in Class I., 50 in Cass II., 7i> in Class III 3G3 satisfied the examiners, 353 failed, and 31 were absent. The following local students under sixteen obtained honours in cbss I.H-. J. Blacfclev, King's School, Chester; R. Morris, Albion House, Chester. In Class II • R J. Kennerick, King's School, Chester; R. P Owen, Bala Grammar School; R. E Thomas, Bryn- mvvor Hall School; J. R. ETan, Salop School, Owestry; r r Davies, Merioneth. In Class IIIM. L. Jonos and A. Robinson, Deythenr Grammar School; F. G. Bowers and C. J. Lewis, King's School Chester J, P. Jones (who is totally blind) Bala Grammar School; B. 0Iret, Bridge House School, Chester. The following under sixteen years of age satisfied the examiners, but ac-a not included in the foregoing classes:—J. Comber, Bridge House School, Chester; W. Driffield and O. Williams, Holt Academy D. R. Evans and H. H. Jones, Brynarvor Hall School; J. P. Forrest, C. H. Harnss, J. B Okell, J. P. Whitworth, and J. E. Wright, King's School. Chester; J. W. Henderson, A. Maurice, and C. Wiseman. Middle Class School, Chester; J. H. Hughes, Albion House, Chester; D. Morgan, Bala Grammar School; H. Mavson, Tattenhall School: C. W. H. Pear- ion Ruabon Grammar School; J. O. Jones, Lianrhaiadr; L F. Jones, Machynlleth. The following satisfied in preliminary, religious knowledge, and English subjects only A. Wilson, Llanfyllin. The following under eighteen obtained honours in Class I.:—A. T. Bannister, King's School, Chester; and the fo'lowing satisfied the examiners bat are not classed:—G. E. Robinson, Dey- theM and T. C. Hughes, King's School, Cheater.
RUTHIN.
RUTHIN. RUTHIN MARKET HALL is on the verge of a collapse, at least we should fancy so v-hen we hear tha! the wal's bulge 4 inches on one side and 6 inches on the other and that the foundations require attention. It is proposed to spend £500 to rectify the blunder of putting slates on the roof instead of glass, which circumstance, it is s'ated, has caused the collapse. So then there sro (HI rent strengths of walls for different roof covering ? is running it rather fine; is it not?—British Architect. PENDRBF CHAPEL.—On Sunday the Rev W. Nicholson, of Liverpool, preached three special sermono, the one in the afternoon being in English, in celebration of tho third anniversary of the re-opening of the chapel, afer being thoroughlv renovated and modernised. Good con- gregations attended, and the collections were verv hall"- some. It. seems that durinsr the year about £100 has been obtained towards tho debt on the chapel. The repairs alluded to cost nearly £1.200, and it is credi'- able to the congregation .that their determined efforts to meet the debt have resulted in the one half being pllid off. and they continue their efforts for the total extinction of the debt. MARCH FAIR.—This fair, held on Tuesday and Wednes- dav, was very largely attended. Stock of all kinds were plentiful on Tuesday, and good prices were maintained, On Wednesday, great numbers of country people at tended the pleasure fair, and for whose benefit all kinds of exhibitions were open. One boasted of having a ''liviag mermaid," which. on examination, turned out to be a seal; another showed a man with "a'norse's maae and right eye;" 2.180, "a combined man, woman, tinci gorilla 1" as well as a wild man and a clown donkey. If the mosv fastidious tastes in the lin" of horro s were not satisfied by this exhibition we don't know how thev could be satisfied. Then there were roundabouts," moved by steam, galvanic batteries, hosts of shooting galleries a photographic booth, where John and Mary, in loving attitudes could have "thcir shapes pulled for 6d, and dear at the money were these representations of the form divine." Various other exhibitions made up the sum total of the amusements, and of course, when all others were exhausted, the houses licensed to provide accommodation for men and beasts, were in requisition to a great ejitent. TOWN COUNCIL MEEEING.—On Saturday a meeting of the Council was held, there being present the Mayor (Mr Louis), in the chair; Aldermen J. R. Jenkins (ex- Mayor), R. G. Eliis, and John Jenkins; Councillors Leonard Pdrrv, W. J. Hunt, H. P. Daries, W. Gree", Joha Jones, T. P. Roberts, Edward Evans, and the Town Clerk.—Mr Walker's report on the alterations needed at the Town Hall was under discuss;on for some length of time, and eventually it was decided that the Town Clerk request Mr Walker to meet the Council on the subject at a special meeting, to-day (Saturday).— A conversation aro-e on the proposed covering of the Llan- fwrog brook, and it was agreed to take certain step? towards carrying out the project. An official notice was received from the Local Government B >ards, stating that, on the 28th of this month an inspector from the board would be sent down to hold an inquiry as to the proposed loan of .£2,000, for town improvements. Evidence will be taken, and, of course, the persons now objecting to the scheme can state their ohj 'ctions to the Commissioners.—The question of Mr Martin's connec- tion with the board, as regards the lease of drainage, &c., was postponed, and a little routine business closed the proceedings. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. MOSDAT.—Before the Rev. the Warden, Mr J. H Foulkes, and Mr Brooke Cunliffe. PUBLIO HousH CASES—Robert Williams, landlord of the Turf Tavern, Mwrog-street, Ruthin, was charged with allowing Edward JoneQ, John Jones, and Robert Jones to be on his premises during prohibited hours on Sunday, February 2-lth.-p.e. Jones (5) said in ac- cordance with instructions given to him he watched de- fendant's house and about 8 o'clock on the morning in question he saw tbe thred men let into the house by the landlord. The men were let in at twice. He followed them but found tht the bar was locked and that no drink was before the men. A jug stood on oae side with drinkand some empty glasses that had been used, but no drink in the glasses.—Defendant asserted that the men went there to borrow some dogs and were not served with drink. Tha drink in the jug was left from Saturday night.—The men named confirmed this statement and strongly denied having been served. They went about a lost greyhound.—After hearing tho whole of the facts tha Bench came to the conclusion that though it was a very saapicroas case it was not one in which they could coariet. They thought the police were quite jqptifted in the own tbey bad tAkw and IIacIId; THE DRINK.—John Hughes was charged with being drunk aod disorderly in Lh"; hycl- reet, on Saturday.— Cnse proved by P.C. George Hughes.—Defendant wa fined os add cost- but allow; a week to pay.
ST. ASAPH.
ST. ASAPH. DRATNAGB TENDERING.—For the St. A-aph draiaag works three "crincipil" contractors sent in tonJers There were "i", oilier. 0 te of the t. principal" rcr; tractor's (Mr J ff eys, Colwyn) tender was accepted, thl chairman of the sanitary authority stating t)Tat M Jeffreys had won the race hy a neck; and then our loca contemporary gots "horsey," and concludes in the '"ol'o-v- irg racy" style. The other two gentlemen in tri- race were complimented upon the excellent form j, which they had sent in their estimates." The six other then were never in the race, being evidently in bar form !"—British Architect. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Thursday, under the chair- manship of Mr \Y. M. Cla. ke. Mr Murray Browne Local Government Board Inspector, was in attendance.— Number in the house 116, against 101 last. year. Vag- rants relieved during the fortnight 106, against 55 last year. These gentry were shown to be increasing by the clerk as at the lastBoard they were 89, and the time before 78. Beaumaris Union wassudto have 99 m a fort- night. Out-reiief fnr the fortnight £303 3s., cheque*- £305 Calls paid, Rhuddlan George Llan- sanau £51, Bodfari £24:, Llanfair £ï5, S. Asaph £:209. The Local Government Board seat down £347 4s towaro the maintenance of lunatics. The treasurer's balance was £228055. Mr Marray Browne and the clerk had furnished him with a return shewing the relative pauper- ism in the pari-hes cf the Union. He read the return from which it seemed that in Abergele with a population of 3,193, and a ratable value of the paupers were 137 or 4'2 percent of the population; whilst in Rhuddlan, which includes some portion of Rhyl with 5,510 inhabitants rateable value, the paupers wore 212 or 3-8 per cent; in Henllan, population 2,024, rateable value j61 7,330, and 81 paupers or 31 per cent; whilst in Denbigh with a population 1871 of 4,275, and a rateable value of only £12,7[9, the paupers rose to 271 or 6-1 per cent! The toal population of the union i. 27.8G1, rateable value paupers 1,190, and the average per centage 42. Mr Browne pointed out that Denbigh was 2 per cent over the average, and whilst not more than of tho rateable value hg more than a quarter of the paupers, indeed if the rates from Denbigh did not support the pauper".—Mr E. W. Gee con- tendedthat-Denbifh was a very healthy place, and that the proportion of old people on the nnris'n was very large as c >m: ared with other pari .fees. The Rev W. H. Williams would like to know the death rate.—Mr Gee said whilit Abergele and Khyi were merely health resorts, the people nf Dinbigh lived to a good age. Some further discussion arose but did not tend to elucidate the sabject much. The total call for next half-year is £ 7,338—The annual statement was issued, aud we shall notice it next week.— We regret to say that the respected master is j still un wel'. FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF TIIS UNION.—The halr- yearly s^item-nit of accounts was submitted to the guardians of the union last Thursday, from which it ap- peared that there has been an increase of £.148 in the rateable value of tho union e-ince the corresponding half of last year, the rateable value then being and it now stands at .£1 GO 336. The expenditure shows a decrease. We extract the following particulars:— Population in 1871,27.861 gross estimated rental at Lady-day, 1877, £17;573; estimated extent 95,921 a. 3 r. 26 p. Receipts Baianco in favour of the parishes at the commencement of this half-year, Jgl,911 l 7t j contributions paid during this he.lf-yenr, all otiier receipts, £ 140 5s lOd; total, £ 8 839 7b 5J. Ex- penditure Common charges, £ 5,718 Is 7|d; separate charges, .£34 19s; school attendance committee expenses, £61 6J 61; connty rates, £1,629 16q lid; balance in favour rf the parishes at the end of this half-year, £1,3033,501; amount of the rateable value upon which j the contr batons have been standing liabilities of the guardians at the end of the half-year, £807 9s 6i; liabilities dt the end of the corres- ponding half of last year. 901 9s l-kd, being a decrease of £ '3 IUi 7il Number of paupers relieved during the half- year en'led M'chaelmas, 1877, viz.: In-door, 135 out- door, 16G2-1,7,)7; vagrants relieved: in-door, 782; vagrants relieved: out-door, 165—947; total relieved, 2,744. Average weekly cost per head of in-door paupers during the half-year, v z Provisions and necessaries, 3: 4 i total, 3, Percentage of paupers relieved 1st January, 1877, oa population, 51. Amounts reeovere I from relatives of paupers towards re-pavment of rel ef during the half-year, as credited to tho undermentioned accounts, viz.: Out-relief, St. Asaph district, J363 18s 6d; out-relief, Denbigh district, out-relief, 9d in-dncr leiief, £10 14; 11 1; lunatics, £?6 lis 9 i to-a), £1f11 3.91. Analysis of the espendituro during the half-year, showing the portion of each pound expended, under the fallowing jieadings, viz.: Iu-mainte^auce, Is 41; out-relid"lOs 7-J lunatics, Is Oi-cl; county rate, 4s 4j i salaries an.1 rations of officers, Is 7 vaccination and registration, 41 school attendance committee ex- pen"e" 21 j all other expenses, 6!jd; Pcirti- culars of common charges In-inainrenance, 0£!96 lls8d out-relief (including non-resident Is 3d; paupers in hospitals and schools, .£4 lid; lunatics in asylums, registered hospitals, or licensed houses, 14s 91; salaries or other remuneration of officers, £51a 15s lid officer. rations, £8! 7s; extra medical fees, ^81 12s 6d vaccination, .£70 12s 7d; registration, £58 95 6d; legal expens;>, £8 5iJ 10; other charges, via.: election of guardians, £11 lis; remcv.il of Is; assessmeet committee expenses, 19; 2d building and repairs, £10.1 lid; furniture, 3s; rent of pauper pay stations, £9 5s; printing, books, ndvorti.sirg, and stationery, £51 2s 8d rates and taxes, £!) 7- 6d other miscellaneous payments, £1.3 12s 71] total, £;),726 5s 1.
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EHYL. COCOA ROOMS.—This subject seemed to be occupying the attention of all classes of the townspeople, and a meeting for the furtherance of the object is fixed for next Thursday evening, 28th inst. HIGH TIDE.— On Monday, an exceptionally high tide for this season of the year occurred at Rhyl. The wind bein landward, the water rose to 21 feet. The weather for March has not been very boisterous. IT IS COMING.—There are really signs that the season is coming householders are beginning to make arrangements for the summer by redecorating the lodg- ing-houses, &c., but May 1st will bring still greater changes. WIXTER GARDENS.—We are informed that negotia- tions are going on wFh the Winter Gardens Company which will enable them to carry out very desirable im- provements in their summer entertainments and ar- rangements. WELSH WESLETANS.— Following the example of their English brethren the Welsh Wesleyans are having a convenient dwelling built for their minister. Building in various parts of the town is observable, particularly on the parade. RHYL AND THK NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD.—A choir is being trained here for one of the competitions at the National Eisteddfod, at Birkenhead, and we are informed that Eo-i Bradwyn is chosen by the committee as one of the adjudicators. UP IN A BALLOON.—-On Monday evening, to a large audience of young people, the Rev Duncan McGregor delivered a lecture on "Up in a Balloon." The novel subject was treated m a very interesting style, and the audience much delighted. THE POST-OFFICE is undergoing alterations and being extended at the rear. Hitherto the space has been much confined for a town of 80 much Ï1nporta:1ce ail Rhyl, and during the summer much difficulty must have been ex- perienced. The alterations are being carried out by the Government. SALE AT GLAN MORFA HALL.—We would direct the attention of our readers to the advertisement in another column of a sale by Messrs Heather and Co., at Glan Morfa Hall, on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of April. The catalogues should be seen, as they embrace valuable and rare artiele.% of various kinds. ILLNESS or ARCHDEACON MORGAN.—We deeply re- gret to learn that the Venerable Archdeacon Morgan is again seriously ill. He was hoped to be recovering nicely but early this week he had a relapse. On Wednesday, however, he was stated to be slightly better. We trust he will soon be restored to the work he loves and so ably carrys out. THE CHILDREN'S IIOMF.—The alterations which have been going on here for some months are now completed, and have greatly improved the appearance of the build- ing as well as increased the accomodation. Mr J. R. Jones has carried out the work. Under the excellent management of Miss Vizard, the summer arrangements for invalid children will soon be in force. ENTERTAINMENT AT THE TOWN HALL.—Commencing on Monday last, and continuing throughout the week, Strange and Wilson's spectral opera company have given performances to largo audiences in the Town Hall. The programme has embraced "Faust," "The Christmas Carol," "The Mountain Sylph," and other novelties. The entertainment is the best of the kind that has ever visited Rhyl. THE HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT.— A few weeks ago we reported the annual meeting of this institution, which seems in a flourishing state and doing useful work. We are now informed that a further call has been made on the shareholders, but it is satisfactory to find that it is with a view of paying off a mortgage I effected sometime ago, and which understood to be only of a temporary character. THB NEW STATION.—1This progresses satisfactorily, Mr Rhydwen J ones having a large number of men at work. The plans, we find, include one arrangement that will be very acceptable to passengers running through to Bangor and Holyhead, namely the erection at the west end of the platform of commodious refresh- ment rooms. Probably, however, the licensed houses close to the station will suffer thereby. THE LATE CHfLD MURDER.—There seems no proba- bility of the police solving the mystery respecting the child recently found dead in the railway truck near Rhyl station. This is the second caae of dead children found at Rhyl that has defied the skill of our local police. We hope those that have children for disposal by unorthodox means will not profit by this failure of detection and fix their eyee on Rhyl as a safe place to do "a job in. THE BRITISH SCHOOI..8.-We learn that the man»g«rs of the National Schools have resolved to offer to the Committee of Management of the British Schools either to carry on their schools or to take them over and re- lieve them of them for ever. If the British School I Committee are really not able to get the requisite funds and it is not a ruse to force on a School Board MMB offer will, we should say, be accepted. In wr »rut, howevar, it B £ ji AeaidWi tj» fdpHtf* ffett BILLIARDS.—A rare treat for the lovers of billiards •ias been furnished by Messrs Spinks and Sons, of High- treat. A splendid ta,ble, by Metcalf, of Manchester, '•.v-ng been fitted into a saloon, recently built at the "ek of the vaults, and a handicap was arranged by the >roprietors for a valuable silver cup, the players to be n3a,l gentlemen, and not professionals. The game •.rried on during the evenings commenced on Tuesday if last week, and at the time of writing had not been "•oded, but some excellent play had been Bien, giving delig .tto the numerous spectators. ^\ATER.—At the sinnual meeting of the water •ompany a few days ago it was explained that it was v hilst some alterations were being made and the reser- voir cleared of some roots that Mr Warner, the analyst, ibtained samples of the Rhyl water which he spoke of in anything but a flattering manner. At present the water is everything-that could be desired. Considerable expense has been incurred by the enlargement of the reservoir at Llanfeydd, but unlimited supply is now obtainable, and last year the money received for water ;upi>lied to tenants was £2,352 being an increase of £lï6. THE PIGEOH SLAYERS IN A FIX.—On Monday last a pigeon ruateh was arranged to take place in Rhvl. This to be a novel kind of sport here, for on going to tne field that had been secured the ownerrefusedto allow it to be used, on the plea, we hear, that he had not been informed of the object for which it was required. Nothing daunted the sportsmen went to another spot, but here the representatives of law and order, in the hape of "the gentlemen in blue," interfered, saving that the field was too near to the road, that the firing would be dangerous to persons in vehicles or on foot? So the pigeon party had to have another search for a spot whereon they could conveniently slaughter their birds. THE LITERARY INSTITUTE.—The annual meeting was on Thursday night, under the chairmanship of Mr Brown. A letter from the Rev Dr Butterton, resigning hi; appointment as president, was re .id a heartv vote of thanks was given to him for his past services, and a motion passed that he be strongly urged to continue in dlicp, thus re considering his decision. Tho annual report showd a surplus of £28, but this was due to the support given, being of an exceptional character. In May they would have to give up the present premises, •uid it was suggested to work it. in connection with the proposed cocoa rooms. The donations had been £40, aiidthehon. and annual subscriptions .£26 5s. Mr S. Perks I was re-elected vice-president, as were also the retiring members of tho Executive Committee, the sec. (Mr Peel), and the treasurer (Mr Smalley). I THE FORTHCOMING ANNUAL ELECTION.—This is now [being discussed with considerable interest. Official notices fix the date for the lltli of April, and the follow- are the retiring members .-—Messrs Frederic Jones, E. Powell Jones, J. E. Roberts, William Williams, Queen Street; Edward Ellis, New Inn James Davies, Gwvnfa Villa; J. Williams, Elwy Villa; A. J. Spinks, wine merchant Abel Jones, builder and T. Lyon Healing. Messrs Healing and J. Williams have forfeited their seats by non-attendance, and of course will not seek re- election. and the names of one ortwo others are mentionecl as not likely to go to seek re-election. One of these is Mr Spinks, but so good and efficient a member should not be allowed to retire if the ratepayers can help it, as his absence would be a loss to the board. Amongst the persons whose names are mentioned as probable condidates are Mr Hackforth. Leamington House; Mr J. B. Gough, lapedary and auctioneer Mr Reynolds, painter, and it is said that an effort will be made'by the more intelligent portion of the ratepayers to induce Mr Preston to allow himself to be nominated. His presence at the board at this particular juncture would be accept- able. Even thus early a little quiet canvassing is going on. All sorts of rumours are out as to who is to be the new chairman, and somebody has started the cry that it will be Mr James Taylor again. What ? after only one years' absence from the office? Able as he is surely there are a few besides Mr Taylor that can ably fill the chair ? Mr Perks was the favourite candidate last year, but would not sit. BI-MONTHLY COUNTY COURT. FRIDAY.—Mr Horatio Lloyd. COCRT BUSINESS.—There were 19 cases down, but the large proportion of them were disposed of by the registrar. MISCELLANEOUS CASES.—Judgment for 17s 3d was sriven to Enoch Bell, upholsterer, against James Price, too case having been adjourned from last court. H. Treelv sued T. Wynnstanley for IGs. The claim was for werk aliegcd to be done, but his Honor gave j lldg mont for defendant, WAS TilE SOSG SOLD?—Amos Brothars sued Eos Bradwyn, a well-known bard and mns:cal conductor for £5 for printing supplied.—Defendant admitted his indebtedness, but pleaded, as a set off, that ho cmposed and supplied to plaintiffs a song, for which ho charged .£:3 2, but for which plaintiffs declined -to piy. De- fendant said he Gompo;ed the song, and set it to muic at plaintiffs' request, in August last, but the copy had not been returned, neither had he been paid. He admitted, in cross-examination, that after delivering the song, he sang it in public; and, in reply to the judge, urged that his doing so W: part of the agree- me2t.-Thc Judge said his singing it in public before it was published might have had a bid effect on the sale and he must prove it was part of tho agreement that he was to sing it so as to give it publicity as he alleged.— Plaintiffs said the song was taken by them on approval and it was not published because they feared it would prove unprofitable. There was no agreement about the defendant singing the socg in public.—Eventually judg- ment was given for plaintiffs—Mr M. D. Roberts was for plaintiffs and Mr Edward Roberts for defendant. DISPUTE ABOUT PROPERTT.—Mr R. Bamford Heketh, of Gwrych Castle, Abergele, sued Thomas Edwards for £10 damages done to buildings erected by plaintiff, but which defendant pulled down as he alleged the land did not belong to plaintiff.—Mr Marcus Louis was for plaintiff and Mr W. Divies, Holywell, for defendant.—It seemed that the disputo was as to who roally was the owner and had the right to erect, houses on certain land in Llandulas parish. The plaintiff's agent proved that he had always received the rent from the cottages and that the plin was correctly shewn on the deed.—After the case had gone on at considerable length it was adjourned. TLMuER ACCOUNT.—Messrs Evans and Son sued A. Hamer for £16 for timber. In August last it was alleged that, plaint.#* sold defendant the timber in good sound condition, but it was not cut, to test ir. Defendant, a timber merchant at Bolton, alleged that the timber was in bad condition and some of it not worth carting to his house from the station. He had paid .£20 on account and had offered another £10 to save the trouble of coming there.—Eventually a verdict was given for £10 without costs.—Mr Louis was for plaintiffs.
HAWARDEI.
HAWARDEI. THI GAS COMPANY.—Tne asnual meeting of the Hawardan Gas and Coke Company {Limited) was held in the Vestry room, on Thursday evening week, Mr Wm Thorn, chairman of the directors, presiding. The directors' report and statement of accounts were taken as read, and on the motion of the chairman, seconded bv Mr Jam, IhtcLff0, Irefl) un nimoudy ;idopted. In their report the directors Rtnted 'hat the works are in fair con- dition, clay retorts having been adopted in place of iron ones, being thought better and more economical. The price of gas is to ba further reduced 5d per thousand teet, ¡ and during the past year two additional street, lamps have been erected, in accordance wiih an arrangement entered int-o with the Ilawsrden Trustees. The state- ment of acconot* shows a balence enabling the directors to recommend a dividend of six per cent, per annum, plocing .£5 to the reserve fund, and carrying forward a balance of Is Scl to next account. The directors retiring bv rotation were Mr R. C Griffiths and Dr Jephcott, and the former gentleman was unanimously re-elected, but Dr Jephcott- having expressed a wish to retire, Mr William Hancoek, J.P., Aston Bank, was unanimously elected to take his place. Mr J. S V rkcrs beint; re-elected auditor, and Mr Thomas M. Wyatt manager. On the proposition of Mr Vickers, seconded by Mr Hancock, a vote of thanks was passed to the directors for their services during the past year, to which the chairman suitably responded. Mr Ratcliffe po tponed his motion having reference to tho remuneration of directors, pending an experiment suggested by Mr Arthur Banks, whereby the directors' meetings will be held quarterly, instead of monthly, AS heretofore.
HOLYWELL
HOLYWELL SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held on Monday, Mr Richard Grattan presiding. The board proceeded to the election of a master and mistress for the Holywell Board School, for which there were 124 applications. After perusing the several letters, the Rev R. O. Williams moved" and Mr Charles Evans seconded, the election of Mr and Mrs Daniel Pierce, Bryncelyn Schools, Holywell. Mr Brittain proposed the appointment of Mr and Mrs Jones, Tryddyn, Mr Hughes seconding; but, upon the votes being taken, four voted for Mr Pierce, and two for Mr Jones, one remaining neutral.
OSWESTRY.
OSWESTRY. THE PARISH CHURCH.—Spocial Lenten services are being held iu the Parish Church. On Tuesday, the Venerable Archdeacon Ffoulkes delivered ihe second of a series of special addresses, which he has consented to give ou Tuesday afternoons throughout Lr-nt. On Fridays, at twelve,'tho Litany is said, with a devotion; 1 reading. There are special preachers at the Thursday evoninsr 53Tvic. The congregations have b2:4TJ large. On Thursday evening, the preacher was the Rev. T. Vowler Wickh un, "iclr of Rossett. The Bishoo of St. Asaph has ¡Yen notice that he will hold a confirmation in the Parish Courch, on April 24th. THE I.IOCES IN CONFBKBNCF.—The arrangements for the Diocesan Co. f reiice in O-westry are making pro- gre.'s. Tbe Rev. G. H. Wilkinson, vicar of S. Peter's, Eaton Square, has been secured as the preacher at the opening service. Amongst those who have promised to take pirt in tb3 Conference are Lo d Powis, Lord Har- lech, Mr Cecil Raikes, M.P., Mr Stanley Leigh ton, J.P., Messr?. Clayton, S uidbach, Trevor Parkins, the vicars ot Denbigh, Wrexham, Welshpool, the rector of Aberhatesp, &e. Several of the townsmen have under- taken to canvass the town to ascertain who will open their houses to entertain members of tho Confe'ence who come from a distance. T,, secretary of the local CCill- mittee, the Rey. E. J. H« s. will be glid to receive the names of those who are willing to show hospitality on this oceeasion.
SALTNEY.
SALTNEY. Nsw ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL.—The Bad cf Denbigh laid on Sunday afternoon the fouadation- 1 stone of a Roman Catholic School Chapel, to be dedicated to t-it. Antony of Padua, at Saltney. At three o'clock, after high mass at the Roman Catholic Church of St. Franci", in Gro^venor-street, in honour of the anniver- sary of St. Patrick, a procession consisting of nearly 2,000 Roman Catholic laity, followed by the cie.-gy and the Earl of Donl-igb, preceded by a detachment of the men of the 9G Regiment and of the men of the Hoy:.1 Cheshire Mili'ia.startedfor the site ct the new chapel. The road all the way wasliaed with spectators, and in all, including the processionists and the public, there could not have bem less than 10.000 persons present. The processionists wore rossettes of the colours of St. Patrick, the Duke of Westminster (who has given the land on which the building is to be erected), and the Earl of Denbigh. Arrived oa the ground, the large crowd was got into position wj:h considerable difficulty, and the clergy—tha Revs Father Pacificus, Fi.ther Nicholas, Father Angelu, and Father Loais—in full canoiicals, weut through the opening seivlce. One s one of the school alone was then by Miss Hilda Topham, a little? girl fonr years, the daughter of one of the principal patrons of tho cause in the district, and Ihe Earl of Denbigh then laid the principal stone, that, of the school chanel. After the s-ii- e< were laid lond cheers were given, and the Earl of Denbigh, in addresing the crowd, spoke cf the necessity there was for a better place of worship for the perform- ance of the service of the Roman Catholic Church, which had for some time teen carried on In a garret over II. pig- sty in the neighbourhood. lie spoke of the great change in the feeling of the English people towards Roman Catholici-m which had taken place in the last quarter of a century, and said one of the greatest proofs of tb., liberality of the present day was that the fiue site on which ti e chapel was to be built had been given to them by the noble duke to whom the property belonged. No one who knew him had rhe slightest doubt that he was strongly attached to tne Protestant religion, and could not be suspected of a sympathetic feeling for those special doctrines which divided the Roman Ci-holies from t ho<e around them, and they therefore felt the more grateful for the liberality which bad induced bica to make a gratuitous offer of this piece cf land. The whole of the proceedings were orderly and most enthusiastic.
RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG.
RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. LBNTEN SmncEs —A speci; 1 series of L' ntcn services have been commenced at the pirish church of Rhos. Select pr, achers have been appointed to officiate on each occasion. The service commences at 7 p.m. on each Tuesday evening. The S. Thomas, curate of Ruabon, and J. Jenkins, curate of Wrexham, were the preachers on the 12ih and 10rh insts. respectively. For the remainder of the services, the following will be the preachers:—Oa the inst., Rev Griffi h Jones, curate of Wrexham; April 2nd, Rev E. J. Roes, curate of Oswestry; April 9 h, Rev R. Bo wcotf, curate of Llan- gollen. Hitherto the services have been remarkably well attended. Wo may here remark that the church goers at Rhos are increasing weekly. IRON CHunCH FOR RHOS.—A large and influential meeting of the members of the congregation attending Rhos church has been held in the schoolroom, for the purple of considering and deciding upon the plans and spec fixations of the proposed Iron Church for this district. In the unavoidable absence of the chairman of committee (Mr E. Evans, Broawylfa). the Rev J. Jones occupied tho chair. Mr Sothern, of Wrexham, attended at tho express wish of the committee to explain his pians, &c. After due consideration of the same, they were unanimously selected as being not only the best but among tho cheapest. Mr Sothern will commence the work at once, and it is expected that the building will be up and ready for service by the middle of summer. This will indeed be a great boon to tho church going people i f Rhos, and the strenuous efforts now being mado for the welfare of the church speaks well of its vitality. FONEKAL OF MRS WILLIAH".—The funeral of Mrs Williams, nife of the Rev W. William*, curate in charge of Penycae, took place on Monday, at Rhos churchyard. The fuDeral coitcgc was one of the largest which has been seen in this neighbourhood for many years, owing, no doubt, to the high esteem felt for the deceased lady and her husbond throughout tha neighbourhood. Most of the inhabitants had drawn down their blinds. The cortege smarted at four o'clock, and the Rer. J. Jones, vicar of llhos, met tho body at the gates, and together wi ll the Rev D. Roes, curate, officiated. Whilst the m mrnors were takirg their seats, Mr Baker, who pr' s'ded at the organ, played "Blessed are the departed" from Soohr's Last Judgment." After the reading of the 15 h chapter cf Corinthians, tho choir Kang hvmn 218 (Ancient and Modern), "My God, my Father, while I stray." This concluded the service in the church. Mr B.ker then played "The Dead March in S<-th1," during which the cortege was re-formed, and proceeded to the grave, and the solemn ceremony was brought to an end. Several ladies who had known the deceased, were moved to tears. Amongst those present we noticed the Revs E. W. Edwards and W. Thoma?, Rusbou, D.vid Howell, Griffith Jones, Wrexham, J. D. Edwards, William Jones, Rhosymedre, J. Jonas and D. Ress Rho". J. Davies] B iptist Minister, Pern cae, Messrs C. Wright, Brynybram, W. H. Hughes Fennant, Robert Jones, Trefechan, Mr Roberts, Plas Uchn, Peter Wright, Plas I-;sa, Dr Jone< Ruabon, Mr Owen, Rho«, R. Lloyd, Ruabon. E. T. Fitch' Gardden Hall, Mr Hyde. Daniel Roberts, Hafoi, Mr D vies, schoolmaster, Mr Biker, Rhos, Mr Archer, Cefn. Mr Richard Jones, Groes, Mr Evans, Brouwylfa, Mr Frederick Owen, Mr David Tanrclawdd, Mr John Jones Grocer, Mr Thomas Jones (late of Rhos Board Sohool), Mr J. D. Jones, Rhos, &c., &c.—Some beautiful crosses and crowns of flowers were placed upon the coffin when it was taken from the residence of the dereased and afterwards upon the grave when the eorpse had keen laid ihare'n.—The Revds. J. Jones, vicar, and J. W. Roes t ffioiated, tho former reading the first and last portions of the service, and the latter the portion of appointed.—Tho funeral seim a will be preached by the Rev J. Jones, vicar, on Saaday next (to-morrow).
WORTHENBURY.
WORTHENBURY. NATIONAL SCHOOL.—This school was examained by the Hev Elias Owen, Diocesan Inspector, on February, 13th, and the following is the report received by the mRnngers This school is carefully and successfully taught. T ie discipline and tone are excellent, and the religious edroation very good." The children who distinguished themselves in the examination and received certificates of merit from the inspector were the follow- ing:—Infants:—John Cross, John Lockyer, M. J. Humphreys, W. Harris. Charles Cooke. Group IV :— Mary A. Huxley, W. Moore, M.A. Harris, Margartt Pembeifon (commended\ Goop III:—J. P. Cross, Elizabeth Lockyer, Chaj Crump, Ji-hi Bumphreps Jecsie Poce (commended*. Group II;—Lloyd Gostage, Alfred Howe (commended). Group 1;—Jamea Williams", Edith Rogers, Harry Mcore, Henry Rtciwrds recoHMuec- (fed fer a book pizo ftoca eta. maMgezf.
DENE T m.
DENE T m. PAINFUL OOCURHEKCJ; — Tuesday, a yea ;ir person tamed Jones, residing in Bkrow, near the post- tffice. was suddenly str k with paralysis. Medical ail ni promptly obtaÏÐed. bat sremains ia a daogor- FISHING -—One day this "tPk fr Anwyl, Denbigh* caught.. trout in the stream near Bodfari which weighed about 2i lbs. COUNCIL CHAMBER.—The repairs to the roof of the Council Chamber have at length b(m c rrm^uC-d. If is the intention to raise the ceilirg litile and thoroughly re-decorate the chamber. It has been in a ba.d state for some time past. SHOCKING ACCIBENT.—A few days ago a nice promising youth, a pupil teacher at Llanychan National School, was returning home. Calling on his way at his uncle's workshops, he placed some wedges into a piece of timbër, being cut by a steam saw. The wedge proved too small, his hand slipped, was caught by the saw, and the four finger torn off instantly. Unfortunately, too, it was his right hand. CONSTITUTIONAL ASSOCIATION.—On Thursday, the 28'h, the annual meeting of the Denbigh Working Men's Constitutional Association will be held in the large room at the King's Arms. It will be open to all mem- bers of the association and friends of the Conservative cause. The business comprises the election of president, vice-presidents, committee, and other officers, and the j passing of the annual report and accounts, and other general business. Addresses will be delivered by friends of the cause. LENT.—During Lent, services are being held on Wednesdey and Friday morning?, at St. David's; and on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at St. Mary's The sermons on Sunday were appropriate to the season, the Rev D. A. Lewis preaching at St. Mary's, on the necessity of repentance; the Rev T. W. Vaughan, at St. David's, in the mornmg, on Tempta- tion;" and the rector, in the evening, on fi Keeping the boJy in subjection to the spirir." On Sunday morning a special anthem was introduced into the service, which added to the attractiveness thereof. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH SPECIAL APPEAL.—Our readers are aware that the interior of St. David's is about to be renovated. Alluding to the subject in his sermon, on Sunday night, the rector said they could see that that house of God was in such a state that they would be ashamed of it if it were there own house, and yot the churchwardons have to complain that the funr's placed at their disposal by the congregation is not such as enables them to keep it in order. He felt persuaded they h:d only to be told this to bring about a different state of things; he could not believe it arose from covetousn:«J, or from a wjnt of right and proper feelings in reference to their duties, but ho would fain believe that thoy were ignorant of the Let that the money was needed. Tiicy would shortly have the opportunity given them of tendering their offerings towards making that church fit for the high and holy purpoje for which it was intended, aad he trusted that they would show that they were desirous of carrying out the divine precept of his text, that they would seek by self denying effort to bring the body into subjec- tion, and win the crown of eiernal life. On Sunday a statement of accounts, connected with i3t. David's Church, were placed in the pews, for the use of the congregation. Tfee accounts are for 1875 to 1877 in. elusive. It seems that during the three years the collections have realised about £ 80, the lowest amount given at any one collection is 18s 101 (!), and the highest £3 13", and it is worthy of remark that the collections taken separately are less during 1876-7 than they were in 1875; the lowest amount occurring in 1876, and the highest in 1875. The payments during three years have been £ So 3i 8d, of which amount .£40 has been taken by tha choir; the other items including gas and coke, salary of verger, organist, < £ and there is a baianco due to the churchwardens of J64 9s 2d. COOKERY CLASSES.—Increasing interest continues to be manifested in these classcs. At the lesson on Tuesday evening there were about 130 present. An excellent apparatus has been constructed under the pupervision of Mrs Wilsoa by which the gas laid on in the room is utilized for cooking, and so fconomicallv is the stove con- trived, that only about 100 feet of gas are used during a lesson cf two hours' duration, notwithstanding thit there are three openings at the top for boiling or frying, whilst underneath is an oven fer baking, and below accommoda- tion for roasting joints, &r. The lcason on Tuesday evening was evidently much appreciated. We observed that the audience included a large number of young persons destined to become the future wives of our towns- men, and if they by these lessons add to their knowledge in the culinary art, a good work will be effected, for surely nothing adds to the comfort of hoim so much as properly cooked, nicely served, meals. Mrs Wilson is so thoroughly an expert in this department, that much instruction must inevitably be imparted by h'1r demonstra- tisns, and now and again an amusing incident occurs, as when on Tuesday'night she explained the meaning of tepid water," and said she gave the explanation because not long ago she was asked if she meant by "tepid water" water from the pump, which, of course, provoked a hearty laugh amongst those to whom it wus related. The variety of the lesson my be indicated by msntioning that Mrs Wilson gavejthe recipes for and prepared tavoury omelettes, sweet omelettes, pancakes, fritter* cooked beef-steak, a Yarmouth blotter, liver and incon, &c., and dropped useful hints as to these various dishes. Any of our lady readers who want to spend an interesting and useful evening should certainiy attend the Cooking Classes at the Town Hall on Tuesdays and Fridays. Yesterday's evening lesson was on "pies and puddings." It may be mentioned that some of the dishes are sent round to be tested, such as the omelettes oa Tuesday evening, and others ara purchased at cost price by any of the audience who think proper to do so.
CEFN AND RIIOSYMEDRE.
CEFN AND RIIOSYMEDRE. ENTERTAINMENT.—A united entertainment was grven by the various Temperance Societies, in the Tabernacle, on Monday night, when, as the admission was free by ticket, the chapel was crowded in every part. The chairman, the HtT. J. H. Hughes, opened the proceedings in a short speech and the following programmo wa«tjone through:—Part song, Rhosymedre Band of Hope Choir; speech, in Welsh. Mr Richard Wright; recitation. Miss E. Hughes, "Mad with rnm"; song, Mr Thomas Jones; song, Mr E. Thomas dialogue. Bands of Hope v. The Public-houses"; song, King Alchol," Inde- pendent Chapel Band of Hope Choir (encored); address, Mr John Williams; recitation, "Is it right," Master E. Cunningham; song, Mr Thomas Jones (encored); recitation, Mr R. Wright; recitation, Mr J. Smith; part song, Rhosymedre Band of Hope Choir (encored). Miss Hughes, The Manse, and Mr Richard Jones, Rhosv- medre, were the accompanists. Votes of thanks concluded a very pleasant evening's entertainment.
CHESTER
CHESTER EARL OF CHESTER'S YEOMANRY CAVALRy-The county regiment of Yeomnny Cavalry—L:eut.-Colonel the Duke of Westminster, K.G., commandant— will march into Chester on Tuesday, May 21, for tho usual eight days' permanent duty. NEW CITY MAGISTRATES.—Henry Chnrton, E-q of West Mount, Boughton, coroner for the West Division of Cheshire, and C. T. W. Parrv, of Nicholas-street, District Registrar of the Probate Court, have been placed on the Commission of 4the Peaco for the City of Chester. THE HIGH SHERIFF.—The High Sheriff of Cheshire, Philip Stapleton Humberston, E-q., will take up his residence at the Grosvenor Hotel during the Spring Assizes, which will commence on Saturday, tho 30th instant. The Under-Sheriff is Mr H. J. Birch (of Messrs Birch, Cullimore. and Douglis), of the Friar", and the Acting Under-Shcriff, Mr John Tatlock, of St. John-street, THK CONDEMNED WOMAN.—Ellen Heesom, who ¡ was convicted at the last assizes and sentenced to death for the murder of her infant child, and also her mother, by poison, and who was respited on account of her condition, remains at Chester Castle. She maintains the stolid demeanour which was so marked during her. trial, and passes her time in the usual prison avocations. So far, we have not heard that any attempt haa been made to obtain a com- muta.tion of the sentence. SALB OF PROPERTY.—Messrs Glover and Steward, auctioneers, offered for sale on Saturday afternoon, nt the Green Dragon Hotel, Chester, a small freehold pro- perty with dwelling-house, outbuildings. &c., situate near Hope Station, in the county of Flint, known as" Pony- ffordd," and consisting of eight acres, three roods, threa poles, or thereabouts, of pasture land. The bidd ng commenced at £1,000, advancing briskly by fifties until it reached £1,300, when the hammer fell to the l id ef Mr George Richardson, who was the purchaser. Messrs Walker and Smith, Chester, wera the solicitors for the vendorp. A SON SENT TO PRISON FOB. ASSAULTING HIS MpTHBB.—Thomas Jordan, a young man, a cripple, was charged at the Chester city police court, on Wednesday, with [assaulting his mother, who lives in Boughton. She is an old woman, and stated that her husband was blind and she had to work to support them all. She had no desire to hurt her son but he would never leave her alone, and last Satur- day he attacked and beat her until she was black and blue. The Mayor said the prisoner was a con- summate raROftl, and expressed his regret that the bench had 80 pownr to give him a thrashing with thQ eafa." He would have to go to gaol for ftotf mvtb?, wHk
COR WEN. !
COR WEN. TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. S. REED. On Friday, the 7th inst., at the National Schools of this town, the friends and well-wishers of the Rev S. I'ed had the pJail,iug duty of preaeaiing him with a, handsome gold lever keyless watch, vaiua };45, manu- factured by Messrs Read and Sons, Jermrn-street, London, It was subscribed f Jr by the parishioners of Corwen, as a recognition of bis many aud varied acts of kindness and care in connection with everything pertaining to Corwen and the neighbourhood, in which he was always firt and foremost. Miss Williams, daughter of the iato Ap Ithel," gracefully presented the watch, alter which Dr Jones, officiated as Chairman. He said that he had great pleasure in performing the duty, as it showed him that tha people of Corwen were not slow to appreciate the sterling qualities of the rev. gentleman. (Hear, hear.) He ;Dr Jones) trusted that he would always have a kmdly remembrance of Corwen; and tbat ia hig new home he would still continue his useful lie. He i spoke in the h ghest terms of Mr Reed, as a friend and a gentleman, and said the town of Corwen would sustain a great less by his removal. The reading and library rooms would especially suffer, as it was owing to him that they had been so successful. The Chairman also alluded to the rev. gentleman's kindness to the poor, and said that he often and ofton came accross him in the houses 0f the poor, whom he (1)r Jones) visited ia his professional capacity. (Coecrs.) In conclusion, ho said that he hoped Ihe rev. geniletnau wou:d live long to be a credit to the holy office he held, and that he would be as much beloved by his new flock ai by the old one, whom he was certain wished him every success in life. lie trusted that in after years the sight of the watch would recall to his mind the'many happy days he had amongst, the people of Corwen. (Cheers). Rov W. Richardson, 1.A., rector, then rose «nd said that in hia opinion testimonials were becoming too com- mon, but in ihe present, instance, he was sure they would all agree with him in saying that never was a testimonial more deserved than this one. (Cheers). The rev. gentleman spoke at some length on his acquaintance with Mr Reed before he cmo to Corwen, and, in an eloquent speech, said, he had great interest in his carter ÎrOD) youth, and had watched with peculiar pleasure his rise in the world; He was certain that, they would all concur with him in saying they wished Mr Reed would enjoy I many happy hours in his new home as Trefonen. When asked concerning Mr Reed whetner hc1 was likely to suit Trefi n n, he promptly replied remarking that they were getting the right- man in th, iigftt p aje—(cheer.*)—and it would be Trefonen's gain and Corwen's ios- He trusted that Mr Reed would not fail to visit C whenever he eouid, as be would always be welcomed by both rich and poor. (Ctieers). In conclusion, the r. v. gentleman caid his most earnest prayer was that Mr Reed's ministry would be bless-d with abundant fruir, ItS in his new home he would have increased facilities for the exercise of his holy mission, and trusted that, witfl the Lord's blessine, he would bo able to give account of his -'eward^hip. (Cheers). Mr J. W. Jones, National Schools, Mr Roberts (Eryr | Alwen), Mr Prjce, North and Wales and i Mr Buckton, stationmuster, also spoke in admiring termi of Mr Reed. The Rev. S. Rsed then rose and said :—My dear friends.—I need scarcely tell ViJU that this is one of the most trying moments of my life. I did not think I was so much thought of by the people of Corwen, but I rise with the deep sense of .he honor done me, and in accept- ing of your most handsome present, I beg to tender to all my most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the token of affection which has been this day presented to me, and can assure you all that it will always recall to my mind the unfailing kindness and courtesy I have at all times experienced from my friends in Corwen. During the four years I have been amongst you, I con siy truthfully that I have always been treated with the utmost considerition and respect, and 1 also knew that in coming to Corwen I was coming to one of the best and kindest rectors in the principality—(cheers)—and what little good I may have done amongst you, has boon done with the heartiest good-will, and if mvr bumble efforts have been productive of any good results. I am only too pleased that I undertook the tAsk, I have always had the welfare of Corwen at heart, and anything that interests Corwen, you may rely upon it will interest | me deeply. In conclusion, the rev. gentleman said that j he hoped the blessing of God would rest upon all in the parish for ever. (Applnuse). The meeting then teiminited with a vo'e of thanks to the Chairman, the treasurer (Mr T. H Pryse, North and I South Wales Bask), and the several friends who in- terested themselves in the getting up of the testimonial, especially Mr W. Jones, chemist, Mr Jones, National Schools, and Mr Hugh Hngb.es, Tynycefn. During the evening several glees W1:re sung by the sehool children.
ELLESiJERS.
ELLESiJERS. IN LIQUIDATION.—In re John Alien Richards, inn- keeper, Ellesmere. The first meeting cf creditors will be hold on the 1st of April, at the Bridge water Arms Hotel, Eifesmere. Solicitor, Mr H. R. Giles. Mr John Pay, accountant, is appointed by the court receiver of the debtor's estate. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. TUESDAY, March 10-PreErut: Mr J. Bateman (in the chair), tho Rev. W. C. S. Koiiaston, Messrs S. K. Mainwarmg, I. Hodgson, Thomas Thomas Robert Evan1, J. Richards, A. Key, John Bach (Tybrough- ton), J. Griffiths, T. J. Rider, G. G. Blantern, R. Hankey, and J. P. Stant ( lerk). STATISTICS.—The master reported the Dumber in the house to be 91, against 101 in the corresponding week last year. Vagrants relieved during tho fori night, 45, last year, 33. The following were the amounts- expended in out-relief during the past fortnight—E Ies- Hanmor, 1st week, £G 9; 6 2ad week, £ G 9-; Gll. THE STATE OF THE IIOUSB.—The following e itry was made in the Visiting Bock,dated March W", the members of the Visiting Committee have to-day been through the workhouss, and find the inmates com- fortable and well enred for and without comolaint the wards and oth-r par's of tho house clean and fd I s ¡f i.-i- factory.—John Bateman, Tho=. J. Rider, Jas. Tho na«, Thomas Thomas, Richard Hankey, John Cureton, Samuel Williams. CHILDREN IN THE OSWKSTEY HOUSE OF INDUSTRY SCHOOL—The Rev. W. C. E. Kynaston, Mr 1. S. Hoigson, and Mr T. J. Rider were appointed a committee to visit the Ellesmere children at present.being educated in the Oswestry Incorporation School.
HANMER.
HANMER. PETTY SESSIONS. SATUEBAT, MASCH 16TH, 187ft-Defore Lord Hanmer, the Hon. George Konyon, Robert Howard, Esq., and A. P. H. Lonsdale, Esq. EXCISE PROSECUTION.—James Carr, of Hanmer, was charged by tho Inland Revenue Officer, Robert Webb, with keeping a do?, which he was not licensed to do.—Defendant said it waj: true that, he did not hold a license, but ho had sent his wife to Malpas to apply for one. Through some cause Rhe did not find the postmaster at home.—The Sunerviser said that defendant had been cautioned for a similar offence last year.—Fined 25s, including costs. CAUGHT AT LAST.—George Chester, a tramp, was charged by his brother-in-law, John Kcnsall, with burglarously entering HIS dwelling-house in 1872, and stealing therefrom £1 0s 61.—Prosecutor said he was a farmer living at Penley. On the night of Sunday, the 26th May, 1872, after lie and his family had retired to rest, he heard a noise in the house. Came down stairs and found that an entrance had been made through the salting-house window, by forcing back two of the bars. On examining the bureau in the kitchen, he found that the lock had been wrenched. There was a cupboard inside, and out of this he missed a sovereign and some silver which he had placed there. He gave information to the police at Hanmer on the following morning. Prisoner was at the house begjring on the previous day.—Inspector Bolton said that he received information of the affair, and instituted inquiries, but did not succeed in securing the thief. On tho 14tli of I the present month prisoner was delivered to him for vagrancy, and was then charged with the offence. He replied, "It is just what I wanted, and when I come; out I will have some money out of him which I had left me."—Committed to the next Flintshire assizes. A NARROW ESCAPB.—Alfred Woolley, a respectably oonnected young man, clerk at the Bettisfield Station, on the Cambrian railway, was brought up in cu«t>dy charged with having embeazled the sum of £ i 10s, on Monday, the 25th ultimo—James Henry Pearson, atationmaster at Bettisfield, who prosecuted, stated that on the AB»VE date he BAD received money, and he had aQaJi sum i5 nhteti he parted ffm the other cash. and placed in a bag at the back end of the dlrawer. Ho booked the train to Whitchurch at seven minutes past five, and after that,, fee'ing unwell went hone. Tho porter came to him nV a passenger wanted booking- Give him the key of the cash drawer, and ho hung it up. Woeu he c.arno to tho station, late in the rV"1IlnŒ, and looked in fh n:¡sh drawer, lie discovered his loss. Dating the ti.a-.suo was away only the prisoner and the porter were in the room. —-Tamos Davies, porter, gave corroborative evidence* and swore he gave change, and put the money received from the passenger into the drawer. Hnd heard prisoner say he had not mucii money tho same day. Several witnesses were then called to show that on the 27; h ult. the prisoner chanced uold with each of them, but as there was no evidence to show that the prisoner actually took the money, ho wa.3 dismissed.
GWERSYLLT.
GWERSYLLT. DIOCESAN CHUBCH EXTENSION SOCIETY.—OO Sunday next (to-morrow) sermons will be preaohed at the Parish Church of Gwersvllt, in the morning in English, iu the aHullooon at 2.30 in Welm. and in the evening in English, by the Rev Canon Wynne E!wa-,ls. virar of Lluirhaiadr, in aid of the Dioccaan Church Extension Society.