Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

???"BER31? 1863. -Before T. T.  TOWLI.4. 1" ?rj??'? ?LH. '1'wrd, f Shockl l"h, wa9 brought up to- .V^ Wllh st.J- "???' ?? brought up to- ??' ? ??Is After ? -.i ?? ? ? ???? ?? ?' ? w*'k He w?s  ?O..T. I "181) two v' t b 1 h d :th Sri two '?ralits br uglit up c h arged with coat ir 0"l lh ? of Mr. Lewis, clothier, i4 botil Of whlra were remanded until Monday

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INQUEST ON THE BODY OF THE MAN I KILLED ON THE RAILWAY. On Christmas night a man named John Mnmford a labouring man fromBrymbo, wandered, while in a state of clra,ikenness, on the railway, and while between the Rathin road bridge and the Bersham road bridge, he was knocked down by an engine and killed on the spot. On Monday an inquest was held on the body before B. H. Thelwall, Esq., at the house of Mr Taylor, the Swan Inn, Penybryn. The following persons were sworn on the jnry-Jas. Ross, watchmaker, foreman :—E. Knibbs, High-street T. M'Coy, Inn; T. Morris, Bridge-street; T. Manley, Lion House J. Martin, glazier; Michael Manion, Yorke-street; James Thomas, Sun Inn; R. Pugh, Town Hill Vaults Daniel Humphreys, iron- monger; Ev. n Roberts, Bridge-street. The first witness called was Thomas Foulkes. He said I am a fireman in the employ of the Great Western Rail- way Company. On Christm ts day I was returning with an engine from Chester to Shrewsbury. We passed the Wrexham station about half-past nine. We saw all was clear and did not stop at the station. John Morris was with me on the engine. We were going about 30 miles an hour. When we were between the two bridges (Ruthin Road and Bersham Road) I saw a man falling —I did not see him before the engine knocked him. I said to my mate-" Hold on mate, we have knocked a man over." We stopped as soon as we could, and I ran back with my lamp. I saw the man was dead, and I ran to the shtion to fetch the station-master. He told his man to put up the down signals and sent to fetch a doctor. It was a moonlight night, but not very bright. John Morris was next called. He said I am an engine driver on the Great Western Railway. On Christmas night I was returning from Chester after taking a special train there. We left Chester about nine o'clock. After leaving Wrexham my mate said we had knocked a man over. I was on the left side and could not see the man. He was on the right side and was knocked on the six feet. I sent my mate back to see what had happened. George Jones was next called. He said I am a gar- dener, and work at Brymbo. I knew the deceased. He was a labouring man. He called at my house (Red House. Pentrefelin) twice on ohristmaa Day. He called first between two and three o'clock and asked me to lend him a shilling, which I did. He came again drunk about twenty minutes past nine and wanted to borrow another shilling. I told him he had had plenty of drink. He then left the house and appeared to turn towards Wrex- ham. By the Coroner-I go to Brymbo every day. I walk along the line sometimes. Mr Brooker (the superintendent of police for the Nor- thern division of the Great Western Riilvay) said no one was allowed to walk on the line. That was the order of the Company, and they tried to enforce it as much as possible. Witness—I consider the Railway Company are blame- able for not putting a rail up by the Ruthin road bridge. They have been carrying hay that way, and the rail is often left down so that any one may wander on to the line. Mr Hughes (station-master) said there was a gata out- side that rail which was kept locked. Wituess said Mr oaugh told him that there was a footpath under the bridge by the side of the railway, and no one could stop paople from going that way. They could not force them to go up the steps. A discussion followed on this point, in which the cor- oner an I jury differed from this witness. A man named Elward Samuels, who works for Mr Turner, spoke to the fact of seeing Mumford about half- past eight on the evening of Christmas day, by the Red House. He described him as being about half- took. The Coroner then summed up, and observed that there was no fault attached to the Railway Company, as the man evidently had no business on the line. ¡ The jury then returned a verdict of Accidental I death." I SECOND INQUEST. I After returning a verdict on the death of Mumford, the same jury proceeded to enquire as to how an old man (84 years of age) came by his death. The deceased lived in Pentrefelin, and made his living by carrying coal with a horse and cart. The principal witness was his daughter-in-law, whose evidence went to show that the old man was found dea'l in bed on Saturda" morn- ing. There were two grandchildren sleeping th lim, but they were not aware of anything wrong until wieokl man was found cold and lifeless in the morning. The jury returned an open ver lict. —————— a

COUNrr MAai3TR\TB5' COURT. I MONDAT, DBCEMBER 28TH, 1863. I I |Before the Rev. T. G. Tipping and Colonel Brooke. I ASSAULTING THE POLICE. A man named Franois, of Crabtree Green, was brought up charged with assaulting the police. From the evi- dence given it appeared that the prisoner went to the Fox and Hounds public-house, in Eyton, where he was refused admittance. He. however, managed to obtain ingress to the house through the window, and he became so unruly that the police had to be sent for at once. P.C. Dutton arrived in due time, and managed to get the prisoner out of tha house in safe custody? On the way fro!n the house the prisoner became very obstreper- ous. and said it shou d be life for life. A fight ensued, in which the officer had to use his staff.-Prisoner was c o mmitted to gaol for seven days.

I WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I THURSDAY, DEC. 31, 1863. I Present-Captain Panton, R.N., chairman; T. Eftq- I worth, Esq., vice-chairman Mr Wriaht, Ruabon Mr Lewis, Pickhill; Mr Clay, Bangor Mr Brough, Esclu- sham Below; Mr Roberts, Evton; Mr Napier, Gwer- svllt; Mr Kyrke, Stansty; Mr Bailey, Royton; Mr M'Cutcheon, Brymbo; Mr Maurice, Acton; Mr Lee, I Dutton Dlffeth; Mr Richardson, Dutton-y-bran. CHRISTMAS FARB. The master reported that the inmates enjoyed their Christmas dinner vey mlich. They also enjoyed the ale very much, sent by Mr Walker. Aldernrm Evans (since decnas jd) had sent in half a barrel of porter, which he (the master) wanted the sanction of the Board to give to the inmates on New Year's day. Granted. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. I The master M\od for, and obtained, leave of absence I for Monday and T uosd iy next. TYPHUS FEVER AND SCARLATINA. I The master reported that there were still two cases of typhus ferer in the house, and four cases of scar- latina. In reply to the chairman, he said the persons afflicted with these diseases were getting better. I roRTFR, WINB, AND SPIRITS. I The Chairman, after the clerk had read over the list of articles required by the master, suggested whether it would not be better to have a half barrel of porter than to have it a pint at a time. The Vice-chairman said it had been tried both ways. When they had it a half-barrel at a time the doctor would strike the patient of his book then the porter would go sour. (Laughter.) THE LATH CONTRACTOR FOR THE BUTCHER S MEAT. I Mr Clay said Mr Bradshaw, ttie late contxiiowr tor the butcher's meat, wis!ped him to state to the Board that he was sorry he had not served the meat for another week. It was not ont of any ill feeling towards the Board that he refused. Bat it was entirely a mistake with reg ird to the tim9 his contract expirad. He thought it expired with the thirteenth week. The Chairman-He will have to pay for it. Mr Bailey That is the sore point with him. He will have to pay the difference. Mr Lewis said Mr Bradshaw called with him. He seemed to have been under a wrong impression with re- gard to the time his contract terminated. The Clerk said if Mr Bradshaw bad ta^en the trouble to inquire at his office it woulJ have been explained to him. He came when it was too late, and he did explain it. The Chairman said they might have been placed in an awkward predicament by Mr Bradshaw's refusal. A VOTE OF THANKS. I it • l I The following letter written by one 01 ine minxes, was read bv the clerk gir __I take the liberty of addressing thesa few lines to you, hoping you will not think me too troubleome. It is the wish of the inmates, one and all in the Wrex- ham Union. to return their most grateful and lieirty thanks to the many kind benefactors for the good and comfortable accommodation on Christmas day. In the first place we had a breakfast of coffee and bread and butter. For dinner we had mashed potatoes. roast beef, and a splendid rich plnm-pndaing-a sufficiency and to spare for all; and a drop of good ale to drink the givera good health. The next was the master who was armed by two of the female inmates of the house to the top of the chapel, when he gave a most excellent ad- dress, and returned the heartfelt and grateful thanks to the gentlemen of the Board of Guardians, which was ret imed by loud and hearty cheers. The inmates then gave the master and matron thanks for their kind exer- tions and benevolent duty to every individual—young and old-sick and disabled. Much praise and many thanks is due to them (loud cheers.; In the afternoon we had a very good cup of tea, currant bread and butter. The day was spent in friendship, peace, and unity with one another, and closed with singing and simple amuse- ment. We also had a most excellent, seasonable, and profitablo address and sermon by the Rev. Mr J. C. Roberts. Many thanks to him for his kind attention to 113 poor and sinful creatures.-Prom yours most respect- fully, AN INMATE OF THE HOUSB, A POOR PAUPER. The children wishes to return their most grateful thanks to the matron for her kindness in giving them currant buns and apples, also their thanks to Mr Lester for the box of oranges. Many thanks to all." Number in the house, 220—three more than last week. Vagrants relieved, 56.

ADWY. I "WHAT MATTER IF I CAN RIDE AND SLEEP. Those of our readers who have travelled far in the di- rection of the neighbouring mountains are doubtless ac- quainted with the steep hill there is to ascend immedi- ately after passing through the Adwy turnpike gate, on the Ruthin road. A few days ago a greengrocer, who resides in Mount-street, Wrexham, was returning home from the neighbourhood of Coedpoeth. Tired with the labours of the day he betook himself to his cart, and having been inhaling the mountain air all day, and also imbibing prety freely of what in some parts is called mountain dew," he soon fell asleep. His pony, after turning the brow of the hill, finding a heavy pressure from behind without any counteracting pressure about the mouth, took to a trot, the trot soon became a canter, and the canter quickly broke into a gallop. We leave our readers to imagine what rate a light pony would take a light cart at, down a hill something lika the roof of a house. The turnpike-gate was shut. The pony went full tilt up to it, bobbed his head through it, and instantly dropped dead. The owner of the pony and cart all this time remained in a sound sleep, and was carried from the cart into the house at the gate without in the slightest having his slumbers disturbed. Means were taken to arouse him, and when he did open his eyes, seeing a number of peo- ple around him, he asked ha I there been a wedding. The keeper of the gate replied in the negative, at the same time adding that they thought at one time they should have had » funeral. BRYMBO. I RISE OF WAGES.—A notice is issued that the colliers are to have an advance of 10 per cent, or from 3s. to 3s. 4d. per day. EARLY FRUITS.—At the garden of W. H. Darby, Esq, on Christmas Day, strawberries were to be seen turning from their green colour, which shows the forward state of the present season; also a variety of roses in full blos- som and other things in a similar forward state. »v ESLEYAN CHAPEL.—As intimated in our last issue, the Wesleyau Chapel, Brymbo, which was taken down last summer, has now been rebuilt, and is nearly com- pleted On Sunday last, devotional meetings were held thereat for the first time. The sittings are made very comfortable and the arrangements very convenient. It has sitting accommodation for nearly 400. Ttie old fashioned style of box pulpit" is done away with, in favour of the more becoming style of the modern stage" which is well finished. The wood work was ex ecutad by Mr H. Hughes, Moss, which has been done in a very satisfactory manner. The whole undertaking re- flects great credit on all parties concerned. The ser- vices were held as follows-in the morning the Rev. D. Lewis preached from Haggi ii. chap. 9th verse—" The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts, and in this place will I give peace saith the Lord of hosts." In the afternoon Mr. Thomas Williams, Coedpoeth, preached from 1 Tim. ii. chap. 5th verse, and in the evening the Rev. D. Lewis from Luke xxii. chap. 39th verse, and the Rev. J. Richards, from Genesis xxxii. chap. 30th verse. The attendance was very large throughout the day—the evening was very crowded. The collections during the day amounted to about 913 10s. The total cost of the chapel will be about £ 600. In addition to great exer- tions by the friends, and also in the Sunday schools con- nected with the chapel, the following subscriptions have been made, viz., W. H. Darby, Esq., £ o, C. E. Darby, Esq., C-5, S. Jones, Esq., f,3, Mr John Jones, Esq., £ 5, Mr S. Fisher, Y,3, Mr D. Thomas, JE2. Rev. R. Prich- ard, R, 1, &c. CONCERT.-On Thursday evening last a miscellaneous concert was given in the Wesleyau Chapel, Bryrnbe, by the Coedpoetti choir, the benefit of which went toward s liquidating the debt of the building fund. Considering the mauy meetings which were held in the neighbour- hood the same day, the attendance was fair. The choir, who occupied the spacious "stage" which substi- tuted the pulpit, acquitted tliemselves in a very admir- able manner. Among the various pieces sung were the f.dlowin_f, which were performed with credit—"Hail Judea Happy Laud," Chant on the 13G Psalm," and "Y Mawr." The perfoimance reflects the greatest credit on Mr W. Evans, the conductor- for the efficient state to wLbh 1. ia i aimed the choir. The chair was occupied by the Rev. David Lewis, who enlivened the meeting very much with his humourous remarks and a happy wit interspersed in the intervals. Subsequent to the above concert a Watchnight had been also pub- lished. which meeting commenced at 11 o'clock, p.m., presided over by the Rev John Richards. The meet- ing was opened by the Rev David Lewis engaging in prayer. Very impressive lessons were inferred by Messrs Riellards and Lewis, in reviewing the many changes of the past year and in exhorting to prepare for the future. At half-past 11 o'clock the 0 choir saug Oriau olaf Clwyddyn" with great pathos. During the few minutes before and after 12 o'cl ock the audience all knelt down when a most solemn quiet prevailed, after which the Rev. Richards offered an earnest, feeling, ani effectual prayer. The choir thel sang the "Hallelujah Chorus," with a thriH^o effect, which concluded the meeting. I VRON. I FATAL Gu-; ACCIDENT.—On Saturday last, a boy fifteen years of a?e, named John L -wis, who was in service at a firm house called Ty-Ucha, at Vron, near Pontcysyllte Aquaduct, met with his death by the acci- dental discharge of a gun. It appears he was working in a barn at the time with a man named Roberts, the brother of the tenant of the farm, Mr Thomas Roberts. The gun was in the barn loaded, and while Roberts went out the boy must have gone to handle it, and through some cause or other it went off, the shot passing through the boy's eye ani out through his forehead. Wi e i Roberts returned to the barn he found the boy dead and the irun bv his side. I CHESTER: I THP, LATE MR W. SMITH.—It is our melancholy duty this week to announce the death of Mr William Smith, of the Warren. Broughton, and propriebr of the Chester Chronicle." who exnired on Monday night. last, at twelve o'clock in the 47th year of his age. Mr Smith was fondly engaged on Thursday evening with his nine children in the erection of a Christmas trae, and on Christmas D ty attended with his numerous familv Divine Service at Bronghton Church, in apparent good health. He partook of the Holy Sacrament, and had just returned to his pew, when he was seized w;th an apoplectic fit and was rendered insensible. Dr O'Kellv, who was passing the church at the time, was most active in his endeavours to restore Mr Smith to consciousness. in his en,,Ieavonrs to restore ?' In the meantime Dr. McEwen, of Chester. Mr Smith's medical attendant, was sen* f ir, as well as Dr Moffatt, of H iwarden. Hr was removed to his residence at the Warren, and although he was partially restored to con- scions his speech had one, and lingTin" until Mon- day night, death then terminated his sufferings. Mr Smith's name will lony be remembered with the clash- ing traffic of days gone bv," as being the principal partner in the firm of W. a-nil G. Smith, cotch proprie- tors, of Eastham and Clvster. With that enterprise and spirit for which this firm was celebrated they con- ducted a succesfl] I business for several years, and th» four horse coaches in which they werp. interested could hnve been seen in several part s of England and Wales. CWTJg to the introduction of railways < f 'ate vears their co iching business has bepn confined to North W;tl"s. I Mr S'nith took great interest in agriculture and in the breeding and feerling of stock, and his farm at Cop House, S.il'ney, bore conspicuous testimony to his prac- tical experience and jnditfons judgment. He had only recently taken up his residence at the Warren, which he had just built, having purchased the estate of Mr J. G, Chamberlain. He succeeded to the proprietorship of the Chronicle" at the death of his father-in-law, the late Mr Thomas Fletcher, of Chester. Mr Smith was un- assuming and unobtrusive in manner, was a warm hearted friend, and was a kind and affectionate husband. His sudden and unexpected decease at this festive sea- son, when the family circle had been joined by numer- ous relatives, will ever be sorrowfully remembered and our heartfelt sympathies are with his wilow and his nine young children, who have suffered an irreparable loss. His remains will be interred at Hawarden Church on Saturday morning (this day.)— Chester Couranl. RUTHIN. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. December 20th.—Before J. J. Bancroft, Esq., Mayor and R. G. Ellis, Esq. TRESPASS IN SEARCH OF CONIEs.-Robert Jones and Phillip Jones, of Llanfwrog, were summoned by Thomas Roberts, of Coedmarcliam gamekeeper, for the above offence. Sergeant Dicker deposed that on the 18th inst. he saw the defendants digging at a rabbit hole in a field by the Llanfair road, and on seeing him they ran away and left a ferret behind them which'he took possession of. Fined 13s. each including costs. DRUNK AND RIOTOUS. William Jones, Edward Williams, Lot Hughes, and Phillip Jones were summoned by William Morris, P.C. 15, for fighting in Llanfwrog. on the night of the 19th inst. The three first-named were drunk, and were fined 2s. 8d. each and costs. Phillip Jones was bound over to keep the peace or twelve months. -I KHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. I I _4l"1li'18. On onnstmas uay, at two o clock, a lecture wis delivered at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, by the Rev. W. Lewis, late mis3ionary, on Cassia," where he has been labouring for 19 years. The chair was ably filled by the Rev. Joseph Jones, of Rhos. At six in the e- < ling a literary meeting was held, when the large meeting was thronged and the proceedings turned out to be very animatsd and interesting. On Sunday the chapel was formally opened after being thoroughly altered and renovated, at a cost of nearly £ 1200, and we may state that it is not only the largest, bat the most convenient and beautiful chapel in Wales. The ministers who officiated on Sunday were the Revs. Joseph Jones, Rhos; John Pritchard, Rhos; and David Saunders, Liverpool. On Monday and Tuesday the monthly meeting of the Flintshire Welsh Presbyterians was held at the same place. At eleven and two o'clock the first day, the deacons ani ministers of the county met to transact the business of the denomination. At half-past six the Revs. Roger Edwards, Mold, and Henry Rees, Liver- pool, preached. At eight the following morning a pri- vate meeting was held for all the members of the place and neighbourhood, the matter of which was Personal Religion." This was a very interesting meeting, the subject being handled by the different ministers with great ability, and telling influence. At ten o'clock the Revs. Owpn Thomas, London, and Henry Rees, preached. At two o'clock the Revs. John Hughes, Liverpool, and Owen Thomas. At six o'clock the Revs. John Hughes and Owen Thomas. The congregations all through were very large, the spacious building being crammed, an 1 we think that better sermons were not delivered in any age or country since the days of the apostles. May the blessing of the Almighty rest on the labours of his servants. CONCERT AT BETHLEHEM CHAPEL.—On Christmas day a tea party took place at the Independent Chapel, when upwards of eight hundred persons sat down to tables replenished with all Christmas concomitants of the tf a table. This was followed by a grand concert hy the chapel choir, under the able leadership of Mr Robt. Jones, (MAelor Fardd), accompanied in a superior man- ner by Miss Owen on the pianoforte, and Mr F. Owen on the organ. The chair was occupied by the Rev. D. Evans, Rhosymedre. The first part of the evening's proceedings wer* as follows-an Overture, on the organ, by Mr F. Owen Glee—" Peace," the choir Adgofion Mebyd," Mr R. Jones Aderyn pu'r," Mr D. Owen; "Chime again beautiful Balls," Miss Owen; Yr Ystorm," the choir. During the interval, a presentation took place, which consisted of an harmonium and a purse of money, to the able conductor of the choir, Mr Robert Jones, by the choir and friends. The presenta- tion of the harmonium was made in unique terms by Mr F. Owen, who made a fe v appropriate remarks the purse of money was presented by Miss Owen. Mr Richard Thomas addressed the meeting and shewed that Mr Jones was deserving of the mark of respect shown h: n that evening. Mr Jones repUel in a touching ma ''1' nvpressing his feelings in a stanza he had composed for the occasion, and which he sang on the March of the Men of Harlech." The second part of tne programme was then gone through, which consisted of tile" Prince of Wales Cantata the following gentle- men taking part in the proceeding—Messrs D. Owen, D. Fennant, R. Thomas, John Phillips, Mrs Thomas, and Miss S. Phillips. The whole went off with the greatest success. DENBIGH. I BOROUGH POLICE COURT. I Held an Tuesday last, before Dr. Tumour (Mayor), I Dr. Evan Pierce, Richard Owen, Kobert Parry, and I Richard Lloyd Williams, Esirs. LARCENY OF BURIAL OFFERINGS AT WHITCHURCH. I Evan Davies, a man advanced in years, was charged with having stolen 3s. in money from the communion tables in the parish church at W litchurch, on Thursday, the 17th inst., such money being the offertory upon the burial of a deceased parishioner. From the evidence brought forward it appeared that the usual custom of offering for the parson and the clerk took place at the communion table on t'i e dav named, before the body had been removed to the churchyard to be consigned to the grave. Sasp:c ons existed of tio monies so given having been abstracted hitherto, and the rector, the Rev. Lewis Lewis, on thi< occasion placed hims If in a position unnoticed by the congregation to watch. It was the clirate, the Rev. Thomas Thomas, who officiated, and after the funeral procession had qu'tten the church, the prisoner came inside and called out the name of ths sexton (Price.) twice. Finding that there was no answer, he del berately walked up to the communion table and helped h Insell out of the col ections at both ends of the tible. Then he decamped but was quickly brought bae'e by the rector. Upon being accused of the th"ft he immediately adn'tted it. And praye:l forveness. A plice officer who was attending the funeral was called in as a w'tn°ss, and he deposed to the prisoner handing over the p"oceeds of the robbery to the rector. The snm of 84d. in all was found noon him, but the minor a nount above-named was deemed sufficient for the pur- poses of the prosecution. The Mayor adverted to the enormitv of the crime which the prisoner had committed. Tiieft was at all tim s a lamentable and despicable act; but he was sure every on", as well as hims df, would d i-ply d iplore the commission of such a detesttble theft as this, in such a place, and by ap-jrson of the prisoner's age who might be supposed to hav; thought he didn't know the hour when a similar service to that which was being conducted within a f.. IV yards of him —would be l'ed over his own corpse. Durn? the time he had sat chief magistrate-in:leed he might say as long as he remembered—there had never been a more painful case before the court. As the prisoner had elected to be summarily dealt with, an I had pleade guilty, the judg- ment of the Bench was that he be imprisoned in the house of corre tion for three calendar months, and he honed this case would be a warning to him and all such evil doers in future. BANGOR. I TEA PARTY.-Th;s romantic little village has been qnite astir this week, being the Clvi t nacz boli lays. On Tuesday la -t their was a tea party at the Star Inn, under the management of the worthy host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Bickerton. The tea w is served up in the large room, which was decorated in first rate stvle. with mot- toes, ribbands, and evergreens, wheu about 130 sat down, after which dancing commenced, which w is kept up with a lively spirit antit a late hour, when all returned home highly delighted with their evenings entertain- ment. OSWESTRY. I L TERARY INSTITUTE ASD CHUISTMAS-EVE.—The com- mittee of th;, L'terary Institute outdid themselTes on C iristmis- T: in the bill of fare they provided in keep- ing WLÙ this festive season. Th? Powu-hatl was mo;t artistically decorllted witb hollyancl ivy; cart load; of laurels. and a number of fir trees were brought from Hal- ston. Penvllun, and Porkington, to do honour to Christmas present." Frem the one end to the other of the hall the wills were hung with graceful festoons of evergreen-t and flowers, forming curious devices, out of which peeped a number of appropr;ate motoes, printed in illuminated colours, contras'in r admirably With tha evergreens. The fir trees vera stud lea all over wit'i an immense number of Chinese lamps, illuminated fo the oc^nion, the whols presenting to the observer, entering, a most agreeable tableaux." Amongst the in tt les H set" in evernfr ens wjre—" On earth reace, goo lwill towards men" "Gloria in excelsis," Good Christian man rejoic1." arit 11 -IL merry C iristmas The rea ling for the evening was the very appropriate one of Sete.-tions from Chart's Dickens's"Ch) i;trnas Card," with music afllTlterl to Christmas. The spacious hall w is completely filled. The proceed 'n s commenced w th a fiw introductory remarks from E. W. Thomas, t'l ex- nivor, ani president of the institute, who wished t-ie audience a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, and congratulated them on the overflowing a trndimc1! w rch h U aignlisel all the -1 readings," ani espec'ally the present me. The members of the Oswe^- v Glee and \Iidri'al Society att -n l ,(1 in goodly number, and give a Ciiristmas midri^i!, "The wintry wind i are blowing,, Tons, ill & very effictive mmner, which wis liigsily appreciated wuen Mr. Leah r'■ ;i 1, wHh great pre- cision an 1 elfct, tli first stave of the Christmas Carol, -'If it-lev's Ghoit," followetl by great anplause Then came an instrumental performance, Chot s I'lily Mav- ounieen Waltz," Messrs. A. Davies and Po 1 (violin), Mr J. W. Davies (fl ite), Mr. O. Davies (pianoforte) a performance wiiich reflected great credit on those who so aMv executed it, and the applBUce whh h followed de- m-,t,i,le I an encore. A brief epitome of The Ghost of Christmas Past," was then given, and \Ir. Charles Miris'i'iU proceeded to re i(I st ive three. The Ghost of C:lristm1S Present." in hig peculiarly h pov stJe, of i> £ wittoii ve h?ve had occas i cn p'-eMomty t > refer in his or \V :lIi¡1 've lave an, OCCa8lf'. 'i d d d 'f> 'J 's hit la 9 ,\11 p"e'ns .t?d.n? of Thackeray an d Tennyson's ? lad9?)dpens B f f 0 lI. n'Y anI Pifn?n's chorus of The Roast Beef of Ol' En?nd_ 1. h 'Ii nce ml1rht I!\ve been w.s r-c-v.d M an En?h audience m?ht ? b? expect.d torec?ve it, Mr. Leah then ead h' fourth tave, Tht? Ghost of Chr-stm? to Come, and wa. h' then gave lID .au h.?y cheered. The choir then ')'1 Bo.rs He ld C.rol ?ry?e?v, y_ ?S?-M?? clulkd the Carol by rel1dm ihe M h st?ve .?? f??End of it," and such a happy elli .as the -fo-atio" of O.d Scroo(re from the deser'ptiou given of him in the first ?a?"asqaeezin? wren.h.n?. ?spm?. scrapmg, Shin", covetous old sinner, to that when h!? liber- cilitcliin.c1, vetons 0 ( Slone, vs bribed to the starving poor to such an ed 'nt as ally SUb9clbe e:tle to whom gave hi. m.mificiet dona? e?aim. My dear Mr Scrooge, are you sen- donatIOn ;xc a.wa'l seriaus, and he also sent his poor rlerk crOtchit the gre ?t prize turkey" from the clerk, o r. d i1Ía ary assisted his struggling ponlterer s, falSe -01 I:) family, and, and became a second father to Tiny Tiny" and when the reader wound up his Carol in the langu- age of Tiny Tim, God bless us, every ome," the applause of the audience was uproariously pleasing. This was followed by King's glee" On Christmas-eve the bells were rung," and God save the Queen." which termi- nated the most pleasant Christmas-eve ever spent in Os- westry as anp puble entertainment at which so large a n-imber attdnded. POLICE COURT. I Held on Thursday week, before E. W. Thomas, Esq., ex-Mayor. CHARGE OF PICKING POCKETs.-Mary A. Richards, of Wrexham, was brought up and charged with picking the pockets of John Roberts, labourer, Oswestry, of a purse containing £ 2 12s. 6d. Roberts said that about six o'clock on Wednesday evening last, the defendant came to him in Church-street, not far from his own house, and wanted witness to go with her, but he de- clined doing so. The purse was in his breeches pocket Defendant was putting her hands about his waistcoat, but he soon left her, went home, and did not know that she had stolen his money. Soon after he went home a person came and asked his wife if he had lost his watch, but his purse, containing two sovereigns, one half-sovereign, and two shillings, were gone. Witness was" neither drunk or sober." He had had four pints of ale during the day, and had been at his brother's, at the Carrier's Arms. Robert Clarke said he was going up Church-street, between five and six o'clock on Wed- nesday evening last, and saw the prisoner and Roberts near the Bell, and told a person named Davies that he thought she was a suspicious character. She came out of the Bell and went to Roberts, and a little boy came running by and said, See that woman picking a man's pocket." She wanted Roberts to go into a passage ad- joining Mrs Wood's, and afterwards she joined another man in Pentrepoeth. Afterwards witness followed her up Willow-street until she came to a lodging-house, when she went in and soon after a person from the lodg- ing-house went to g t change for half-a-sovereign from the turnpike-gate. They went to the White Lion for a short time. Joseph Lawis, North Castle-street, deposed to seeing Roberts talking to a weman about half-past nve or six o'clock on the evening in question, and she seemed to have her hand in his left waistcoat pocket. George Davies corroborated the above. The prisoner was taken into custody at Gobowen by the police about an hour after the offence was alleged to have keen com- mitted. The Ex-Mayor said he had no doubt the prisoner was guilty, but still there was some possibility of a mis- take, and as it was not legally conclusive he should give the prisoner the benefit and discharge her, telling her at the same time she had had a most narrow escape, and advising her to leave the town immediately, which she promised to do. RHOS-Y-MEDRE. I TEA MEETrNG.On Christmas Vay the mends con- nected with the Primitive Methodist cause at this place held their annual festival, and to the number of about. 300 sat down to partake of the cup which cheers but does not inebriate." The chapel was beautifully de- corated with mottoes and evergreens appropriate to the season. Having done justice to the good things pro- vided, and the tables being removed the customary pub- lic meeting was held, when Mr J. Adams, of Acre House, was unanimously voted to the chair, and after a very appropriate speech Mr Adams called np In Messrs J. Hopley, C. Roberts, J. Evans, and J. Roberts, of the United Methodist Free Church, who each spoke at some 1-ngth. The speeches which were delivered with warmth and animation seemed to produce a good effect upon the very large congregation present. The choir sang at intervals suitable Christinas pieces, which much enhanced the pleasure of the evening. Votes of thanks were passed to those who had taken an active part in the necessary preparations for the evening, such as makers of tea and cake, the decorators of the room, the choir. &c., also to the chairman, who was warmly thanked for the very able manner in which he conducted the meeting. This closerl what was pronounced the best meeting the Bociety had ever held in Rhosymedre." BUCKLEY. I r the Wes l eyan TEA MEETING.—On Ciiristmas day the Wesleyan Methodists (through the kindness of Frederick Prince, E,q.,) held their annual tea meeting in one of the large brick sheds. The tea and everything connected there- with was first-rate in quality and quantity. Tea being over, a public meeting was held in the same place which was vary ably and honourably presided over by H. Craven, Esq. Sound practical addresses were de- li vere 1 by the chairman, and by the Rev. W. Collier, Wealeyan minister, Mr J. Griffiths, Dr. McMillan, M.D., Buckly, and Mr Parkinson, Mold. Particular reference was made by the speakers in favour of the Working Men's Reading Room, just being established in Buok'ey; the young men present were especially urged to join the society. The singers were highly and deservedly complimented for their services on the oc- casion. We find by an advertisement in our columns to-day that the Reading Room Committee have made arrange- ments with the Right Honourable W. E. Gladstone, M.P., Chancellor of the Exchequer, for an address on Monday next. The warm interest taken by the Right honour ihle gentleman in the welfare of the inhabitants of this locality has often been manifested, and we are happy to see an additional link riveted in the chain which binds him to the neighbourhood. WEM. I TWELFTH SHROPSHIRE VOLUNTEERs.-On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, the officers and members of the above corps gave amateur dramatic per- form inces in the National School-room, kin:lly ent for the purpose by the rector, who also gave Y,5 towards the funds of the corps. On Tuesday evening, the first per- formance took place, and the walls of the room were de- corated with rifles and bayonets, while a great improve- ment was visible in the stage arrangements, which were under the direction of Mr. David Lewis, of Shrewsbury. The was a very large and fashionable audience present, and just before the curtain rose Sergeant Roberts stepped in frout of the stage, and spoke the following PROLOGUE. I LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.—At the close of the year, To so' c t your favours again we appear, Bat trust on our present appearance once more To meat the approval you gave us before. If, on former occasions, you ezpressed your delight At our humble performance, we trust on this night A Wonder"ul Woman" may merit your praise, And A Weathercock" turning, your laughter may raise; While none by bad acting may lead you to shout, In voices indignant and loud-" Turn him out!" But kinity in-Itilretit, you still may be found To pass over errors we fear must abound. Encouraged by aid so bounteously given, The Wen Vo'unteers have anxiously striven, By attention to drill, and by practice with ball, To answer their country, whenever the call Of the trumpet shall summon, resounding from far, Their serried battalions to march to the war. Though small were our numbers, we've striven to gain, The First Prize of England on Wimbled m's plain, And the leaf of the laurel was torn from its -tem, And worn by my comrades, the Rifles of We-,u I Sergeant Roberts retired amidst great applause. The performance commenced witii Mr. Ch irles Dances comic drama, in two acts, entitled A Wonderful Woman's the characters being cast as follow: The Marquis de Fontignac, Lieutenant Nickson the Viscount de Mille- fleurs, Private W. H. Barker; Rodolphe (a young painter), Sergeant D. Finney Crepin (a cobbler), Sec- retary Franklin Tailor, Quartermaster-Sergeant Snape Servant, Private H. Lucas Madame Hortense Betrand (a rich widow), Mrs. Edward Price Cecile (her neiece, Miss Bessie Harding Maid, Miss E. Poole. We need not enter into the plot at any great length as the play is well known. The coolness of Lieutenant Nickson suited the part of the Marquis de Fontignac well, and the half independent half indifferent style which he adopted in his poverty towards the woman who had succeeded to get possession of his title without sharing her fortune, showed that he had a good conception of the character he had undertaken. But his friend, the Cobbler (Mr. Josiah Franklin), has but few amateur rivals, and only a keen appreciation of the worth of an holiest man in an hu'nble position could have made him act the part throughout, as he did, without a shadow of buffoonery. The playing of Sergeant Finney was quite equal to his former achievements, and the character that he repre- sented was made more interesting by the admirable act- inlr of Miss Bessie Harding. Private W. H. Baker was certainly better than many amateurs we have seen, and although his part required the dignity of office to be ap- parent in all his movements, we could have wished to see a little more animation. The minor parts were all well sustained, and Mr. Lucas looked the picture of a good- 1111TIloured footman. A negro song, in character, by Mr. Owen was rapturously encored and readily complied with1 t'ter whir b "The Weathercock" was produced, and considerable interest was manifested to witness the per- formance of some of the gentlemen whose names ap- peared in the programme in the cast of character as follows :—Old Fickle, Sergeant D. Finney Tristrnm Fickle, Private H. P. Parker Bril fwit, Captain Bnrker Sneer, Corporal Harris Gardener, Private C. Griffiths; Barber, Quartermaster-Sergeant Snape Servant, Private H. Lucas; Variella, Miss Bessie HirJing Ready, Afr Edward Price.—Sergeant D Finney plays the part of an old man admirably, but his make up does not altogether agree with the character. As Old Fickle, he was very happy in his easy changes from one opinion to another, as those of Mr. Tristram Fickle changed from one pro- fession to another, and at last fixed upon the law. Mr. Parker, in the character of his father with a specimen of his oratory, and calls forth great applause by his ener- getic acting when Briefwit (Captain Barker) is introduc- • *nd he looked the lawyer to the life. His appearance was hailed with great applause, and his part was gone through with great success. The character of Saeer was well represented by Mr Harris and Mr Snape, as the Barber, could not but be successful. There is no- thing in this piece that we need mention at greater length and after another song, we go on to the conclud- ing piece-Mr. J. Williams's farce, Turn Him Out." All who have visited the Strand, or have paid any at- tention to theatrical notices in the newspapers, must be acquainted with the farce, and we have only to give the cast of characters, and add that each character was as well sustained as the same persons had performed in the other parts. Nicodemus Nobbs (an itinerant vendor of juvenile toys), Private H. P. Parker; Mr Mackintosh Moke, Lieutenant Nickson Mr. Eglantine Roseleaf, Secretary Franklin Julia (Moke's wife) Miss Bessie Harding; Susan (a maid of all work), Mrs. Edward Price. The evening's entertainment, which was one of the most agreeable character, was brought to a close by the following EPILOGUE. When the comedian thinks npon his salary, He casts his eye on boxes, pit, and gallery If full the house, his heart exultant beats If empty seats alone his vision meet Dim grows his eyes, retreating in their sockets, At thought of hunger aad of empty pockets. 'Tis thus with me this night I look around, And scarce one empty seat is to be found And joy quite fills my heart, for now the corps Has good finances for full twelve months more: And then I trust again to walk these boards, And draw assistance from your treasured hoards In this performance if amusement's found If by success our efforts have been crowned, I trust the object of our toils to-night Will never for one moment fade from sight,— England, our home, our free, our favoured land, To save from danger her beloved strand Howe'er we differ in our social creeds. Whatever cause the politican pleads, All are united in one solemn tie- In her defence to live, for her to die. Is any soul so abject now to sneer, And ridicule the British Volunteer Go, look abroad, across the ocean wave, On fair Columbia, where many a grave Marks the fell track of Victory's career, And shows how bravely fought the Volunteer. Unhappy Poland! o'er whose woods and plains The Muscovite has cast his iron chains, I low oft thy children volunteered to fight, In numbers few, s^ra nst their tyrant's might, And rather choose on battle-field to die Than ignominious live in slavery. So shall tlin sons of En z-a d, if the foe Her verdant fields should tread, their banners show. Rush forth with fury on the bloody track, And soon within the wave shall tkrust him back; And show that Bi iiain's Isle shall always be— Home of the brave, the dauntless, a id the free! ST. ASAPH. The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop invited the child rea of the Workhouse to the Palace on Thursday afternoon week. A splendid tea was provided for them, and they heartily enjoyed themselves on the occasion. ORDINATION.—An ordination took place in the Cathe- dral Church of St. Asaph, by the Lord Bishop of the D.ocese, on Sunday, the 20th inst. Dea-,ons-R; chard Jones, student of King's College. London William Jones, St. Bee's College John Samuel Jones, B.A.. Queen's College, Cam5ridge. Priests-J. B. M. Wil- liams, B.A., Christchurch, Oxon; E. Richards, B.A., Jesus College, Oxon EUis Roberts, Literate. (Mr. Roberts, is the translator of Ceiriog Hughes's Cantata.) The following were licensed to Curicies—Richard Jonea, to Llanyblodwell, Salop; W. Jones, to Llanllivchhaiant, Montgomeryshire and John Samuel Jones, to Ruabon, Denbighshire. The Dean addressed the candidates from Mi thew v. 13. 13. The Chancellor of St. Asaph has appointed the Rev. Watkin Williams, Rector of Llangar, to be a Surrogate for granting marriage licenses in the diocese and shortly the new church at Cynwyd, in tà8 parish of Llaugar, will be licensed for marriages. ARSON AND WILFUL BURNING.-On the night of the 10th inst., the haggarts of Mr Edward Jones, farmer, Croesffordd, in the parish of Tremeirchion, were mali- ciously set on fire, by which some eight stacks of hay, corn, and straw were destroyed. The estimated value of tha property burnt was JE200. Suspicion fell upon two parties, viz., Samuel Ellis, a labourer, and John Ellis. IL farmer's "!on, both from the neighbourhood of Tremeir- chion. 0. the 19th inst., they were brought before Capta'n Thomas and P. P. Pennani, Esq.—Mr Adams, of Ruthin, instructed by Mr Parry Jones, of Denbigh, as solicitor to the Society for the Prosecution of Felom, c mducted the prosecution, and Mr Gold Edwards at- tended on behalf of the prisoners.—Witnesses were cal- led for the defence to prove an "alibi," viz., that both prisoners were at Newmarket, four miles from Tremeir- chion, from 3 o'clock in the afternoon of the 10th, be- fore the time of the fire, and remained there till 6 o'clock the following morning. Under these circumstances the justices dismissed the case, regretting that any proceed- ings had been taken against the innocent. A reward of L25 is offered by the Society for the Prosecution of Fel- ons for the apprehension of the offender or offenders. ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of this board was held on the 24tli ult. Present-Capt. H. L. Thomas (chairman) B. W. Wynne, Esq., Garthewin; T. Evans, Esq., The Co ttage, Denbigh; Rev Z. Davies, Llanddulas Iteir D. M. Evans, Llanfairtalhaiarn E. Roberts, Esq., St. As rph; Mr W. Parry, and Mr T. Foulkes, Denbigh; Mr R. Jones, Rhuddlan Mr W. Owen, Abergele Dr. L. Lodge, medical officer of the house Dr Edwards, m 'dical oflicer of the Denbigh district, and other officers of the board. The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting of the board, which were confirmed. The relieving officers' books were also examined ani passed. APPLICATIONS FOR RELIEF. An old couple residing in the parish of Tremeirchion, aged respectively 79 and 81 years, applied for out-door relief. It appeared from the statement of the relieving officer, that the applicants lived in a small farm of 28 acres, and which they had but lately made over to their daughter, who lived with them. After a few remarks from various members of the board, the chairman observed that they having occupied thas quantity of land in the parish of Tremeirchion was no reason why the guardians should disregard the case. as there are many small farmers who are in reality poorer tban working men but it was necessary that inquiries should be made as to the value of the things made over to the daughter, and the circumstances of the case, as the I)- ar I must be furnished with the facts before it can do anything. The officer was directed to make inquiry and to report to the next meeting of the guardians. THE MASTER'S BOOKS. In the master's requisitions there appeared 70 yards of calico, 60 yards of another stuff, and several other articles for the use of the house. The Chairman observed that there should be tenders for such things, and leave them to the discretion of the m ister and matron. The board used to have those things supnlielby contract. Mr Parry said that the guardians ought to adhere to the old rnll's, end have tenders for them. The mast '1' observed that the party who supplied them supplies all the small retailers in the district, and that, the articles could not be obtained upon more advanta- gious terms. The Chairman said the board had nothing to do with that, but it was their duty to see that those, as well as other tltincrq, were obtained in the regular way, and that the master ought to have made that requisition in time to include it in the advertisement for contracts. The Clerk was instructed to send notices to a number of tradesmen to send in tenders for the articles required by next board day. On the master's book there appeared a case of two children, who were brought to the house, having been, deserted by their parents at Rhyl—the further being g ta;lor in lodgings there. There appeared a difficulty to find out the parish to which they belonged. Mr Jones, one of the guardians fer Rhuddlan parish, called the attention of the board to another case in which a paul e having to ne fr nIl Llanrwst to Rhyl, and became chargeable to the parish. He (Mr Jones) order- ed in the first instance that the woman should be sent to the house, until it be ascertained to what parish she be- longed but that instead of doing so she was charged t the parish of Rhuddlan. 0 The relieving officer was instructed to inquire as to the farts of the case. Another case from the parish of Abergele occupied the atlent,oii of the board for some time. It was relative to the family of on' Hugh Poberts, who deserted his family more than five years ago. and there appeared no account as to where he is in order to take proceedings agaiast 1m Mr Edward Roberts disputed the libility of the man, even if he was found, the wife having had a bastard child in his absence, thereby committing adultery, by which lie was released from his responsibility to maintain his legitimate children. The Chairman said that would not release him from his responsibility. After a few remarks the matter dropped. The master reported that two 561b. weights, then ilt the house, were two pounds and a half each short. he master was instruated to inform the inspector of wejrhts aud measures, that he may come and ù' t- hem. a J Ui.