8th June 1867
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WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1867. Present-Mr Chaloner, Holt, in the chair; Mr Wright, Ruabon, in the vice-chair; Mr Bate, March- wiel; Rev William Jones, Brymbo; Mr Davies, Ruabon; Mr Rymer, Esclusham Above; Rev R. O. Burton, Minera; Rev J. Williams, Hope; Mr Ras- ,botham, Llay; Mr Marsh, Sesswick; Rev J. Jones, Gwersyllt; Mr Edwards and Mr Rowland, Wrexham Abbot; Mr Hughes,Ruabon; Mr Lloyd,Ruabon; Captain -Griffith, ex-officio. NUISANCES. I P.C. Shone reported a number of nuisances, amongst ,them the old tramway at Cefn, which he stated he had 'been requested to report. He said it was covered with filth, the whole of the refuse of the Cefn running over jt,-Ir Lloyd confirmed this, and stated that he be- lieved some difficulty had arisen as to the purchase of the line by the District Highways Board.—The Clerk said there had. They had agreed to the terms of the purchase, but there was a difficulty in the Shropshire Union Railway Company dispossessing themselves of it, if he might so term it.—Mr Lloyd said the Shrop- ehire Union Canal Company ought then to be com- pelled to keep it in proper order, as it was their pro- perty. REPORT OF THE LUNACY COMMISSIONER. I A letter was read from the Pcor Law Board enclosing a report of Mr Wilks, who had recently inspected the lunatics in the house, and asking for any observations the guardians might have to make on the same. He recommended some alterations with regard to the bedding, the open-air exercise, and the dietary. After ¡ A brief conversation it was agreed-zthat the visiting com- I mittee should go through the housenext Thursday, and report the result. I MEDICAL .OFFICER FOR THE BANGOR DISTRICT. I The following communication from the Poor Law Board was read-:—" Poor Law Board, Whitehall, S.W., 4th June, 1867. Sir,—I am directed by the Poor Law Board to call attention to their letter of the 2nd of May, 1866, consenting to the employment of Mr Alfred Eyton to act as medical officer for the fourth district of the Wrexham Union until the 25th of March last. As that period has expired it will be necessary if this course has not been already taken that a medical officer should be appointed for the district referred to, and I am ac- cordingly directed to request fiat you will bring the subject under the notice of the guardians. If the medi- cal man appointed does not possess the full qualifica- tions for the office, as prescribed bv the order of the 10th December, 1859, or does not reside within the dis- trict, it will be requisite for the guardians to pass a special minute (in accordance with article 4 of the order of the 25th of May, 1857), setting forth their reasons for thinking it necessary to elect such person as medical officer, and forward a copy of such minute to the board for their consideration. I am sir, your obedient servant, G. W. W. Husri, secretary."— Mr Rymer said he was under the impression when Mr Eyton was appointed that he promised to live in the Aistrkt.-Mr Rasbotham said his impression was that at the time Mr Eyton applied it was considered that his residence was more central than any of the other appli- cants.—The Chairman said he believed there was a duly qualified person residing in Bangor—Dr. Price.- It was agraed that the fairest way would be to adver- tise. THE NURSE OF THE SICK WARD. I A letter was read from the Poor Law Board approv- ing of the nurse's salary being advanced from £ 20 to 9,25, in consequence of an application from her for an allowance of beer.—The Clerk said a long letter had appeared in one of the local papers, signed "Nephalist" from a place called Lester on this subject. (Laughter.) Number in the boose, 249 vagrants relieved, 122.
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OPENING OF THE TOWN AND COUNTY CLUB. I On Monday the Town and County Club was opened to members by a general meeting and a conversazione in the evening. The premises taken for the purpose and known as Hope-street House (late the residence of Mr T. C. Jones) are most convenient for the objects of the club, both from their central position and internal arrangements. The suite of rooms, now furnished and opened, consist of dining room, reading room, library, and smoking room. These rooms are furnished with good plain furniture of the best quality and most sub- stantial character, supplied by Mr Wm. Pierce, of Bridge-street, and its selection reflects the highest praise on the good taste of the committee. At the meeting held at noon the following gentlemen were present-Mr Jno. James (chairman), Rev T. Kirk, Mr Y. Strachan, Mr G. W. Wicker, Mr J. R. Barnes, Mr J. Shone, Mr W. Low, Mr C. Poyser, Mr Thos. Bury, Mr J. F. Edisbury, Mr G. Bradley, Mr T. E. Minshall, Mr Colin Napier, Mr T. Rymer, Mr D. Johnson, Mr Wm. Sherratt, Mr W. Snape, Mr J. Davenport. Mr J. IJ. Jones, Mr Evan Morris, Mr James Dargan, Mr Henry Humphreys, Mr T. C. Jones, Mr A. Bury, Rev J. C. Roberts, Mr J. T. Jones, Rev Canon Browne. Mr Dillon, who has regularly attended the meetings of the committee, was absent in Scotland. <> The minutes of the previous general meeting and the report of the committee appointed by that meeting were read by Mr D. Johnson, and adopted. The rules were then read seriatim, and an animated discussion followed the reading of each rule, resulting in a number of modifications and amendments. Ultimately the rules were passed and ordered to be printed and sold to the members at 6d. each. The following gentlemen were then appointed the committee of management for the year-Mr John James (chairman), Mr D. Johnson (secretary), Mr Page (trea- surer), Rev J. C. Roberts, Rev Canon Browne, Messrs J. T. Jones, A. Dillon, G. Bradley, T. E. Minshall, Colin Napier, J. R. Barnes, A. Bury, E. Morris. This concluded the business of the meeting. THE CONVERSAZIONE Took place at eight o'clock in the evening, when a brilliant assembly met to inaugurate the opening of the club. The entrance hall, staircase, and rooms were gaily decorated with a variety of plants in full bloom and cut flowers, supplied by Mr John James, Mr T. Williams, Mr W. H. Darby, Mr Lassells, and Mr Strachan. A number of choice paintings, works of art, and obj ects of general interest, were also exhibited, II including the following by Mr D. Johnson-Oil painting, Leaving the Wreck," by McAlpine; oil do, View in Surrey," by Williams; do, Grand Canal, Venice," by Molteno water colour drawing, by David Cox; do, by Rawbottom do, by H. Mole do, by Hickin; pair of bronzes, 44 Mercury and Fortune," by Roberts, stand stereoscope. By Mr T. E. Minshall—Two large and two small chromo-lithographs, in rustic Oxford gilt frames; large portfolio of Swiss and Venetian photographs; collection of Swiss carvings set of bear" chessmen from Berne; glass epergne and two vases; black marble clock with bronze reliefs, surmounted by figure of Sappho in bronze two tazzas in bronze, with black marble pedes- tals, and bronze reliefs to correspond harmonium, by Evans; Dante's Inferno," illustrated by G. Dore; Japanese umbrella. By the Rev J. C. Roberts-Illuminated books of the middle ages, an Illustrated Edition of Gray's Elegy, some copies of Manuscripts in Lithochrysocromato- graphy, and a beautiful Parian Statuette of Virginia, with Photographs of Her Majesty, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of St. Asaph, and Lady Williams Wymû. By Jno. Lewis, Esq.—Oil painting, fine specimen, by Creswick; water colour drawing, early specimen, by G ainsborough. By Mr W. Snape-Album of 50 photographs of Welsh views, by Bedford and others. By Mr A. T. Jones -Bedford's cabinet photographs of Swiss and continental scenery. By Mr-J. T. Jones-A number of stereoscopic slides. By Mr J. F. Edisbury-Vabinet of coins, cabinet of geological specimens, copy of Camden's Brittannia, 1680, History of Wales, black letter, 1590, two black letter copies of the Breeches Bible, collection of minerals. By Mr Scotcher-Two oil paintings, and drawing- room clock. By Mr G. Bradley -The Art Journal, Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, House of Commons and Judicial Bench, Cartoons from Punch. By Mr Albert Bury—Piano. By Mr Halden-An History of Wales, embellished with curious wood-cuts of the Ancient Welsh Kings, date 1584; Christian Emblems, by Scorgette de Mon- teway, date 1619; A Borlster Lecture, date 1640; A series of curious prints, illustrating Bible History, mounted in folio; a large engraving unframed of the "Field of the Cloth of Gold;" a number of framed chromos and photographs. By Mr William Bayley-A number of vases and orna- ments. A short time after eight o'clock the rooms became crowded with ladies and gentlemen. The following is as complete a list of the names of those present as we could gather, and if there should be any omissions, we hope the parties will not consider them inten- tional :—Mr and Mrs Lassell, Gwersyllt Hill; Mr and the MisQPs Poysers, Summer Hill; Mr and Mrs T. E. Minshall, Abbotsfield, and Mrs Kenrick, Wynn Hall; Mr and Mrs Edisbury, Bersham Hall; Mr and Mrs Pillinge, Gatefield; Miss Jackson, Liverpool; Mr D. Johnson, HouJi Green, Chester, and Miss Jones, Wrex- ham Mr and Mrs James, Plas Acton, and Miss Austin; Mr and rrs Napier, Grove Lodge, and Mr M'Gregor; Mr Dennis and Mr and Mrs Glennie, Hafodybwch; Mr and Mrs Walter Jones, Regis Place, and Miss Darling- ton, Mine a; Mr Straehan, High-street; Mr T. Bury, solicitor; Mr A. T. J ones, Charles-street, and Miss Jones; Mr Humphreys, Oak Lodge; Mr G. Edwards, Trevor; Mr and the Misses Rawlins, Gardden Hall; Rev. Canon Browne; Rev. T. Kirk, Mrs Kirk, and Miss Kirk; Rev. James C. Huberts, Mrs Sheriff, and Miss Hudson; Mr and the Misses Bradleys, Grove Park; Mr E. Morris, King-street, and Miss Dwen, Welshpool; Mr Albert Bury, Croesymab Mr J. P. Jones and Mrs Jones, Grove Park; Mr J. Davenport; Mr Lewis, North and South Wales Bank; Mr and Mrs J. T. Jones, The Homestead Mr and Miss T. C. Jones, Leeswood House Mr and Mrs Sherratt, Wrexham Mr Russell; Mr Arthur Maurice Mr and Mrs Wicker, Abenbury Cottage; Mr Page, National and Provincial Bank Mr Beaumont, Bersham Mr Samuel Rroughton, High-street; Mr T. Eyton Jones, Priory; Mr and Miss Copeland, Brooklyn Mr J. Allington Hughes, Brynygoes Mr Power; Mr Welsh, Rossett Mr and Mrs Jones, Caia; Mr Williams, Park Lodge, and Miss Davies; Mr J. Williams, Regent-street, and Miss Williams; Mr R. J. Williams, Bersham, Mrs Williams, and Miss Carswell; Mr, Mrs, and Miss Scotcher; Mr B. Owen and Miss Ingman; Mr E. Humphreys, Berse. Tea and coffee were served in the intended smok- ing room. The piano occupied a position in the reading room and the harmonium in the dining room. The buz of conversation, occasionally varied by a song or solo, kept the assembly in a pleasant state of excitement until about ten o'clock, c-ii the sale of the disused .papers and period > took place. The auctioneer mciuj-i t .j rcatvum and announced ithat he 1 been honoured with instructions to dispose of the large and varied assortment of newspapers and magazines ordered by the committee, the special condi- tions of sale being, cash down on the fall of the hammer —and that no paper be removed by the purchaser until 1 replaced by the succeeding number. The Morning Star. was the first paper offered, and one-eighth of a penny was bid for the Star after the light of publication day had faded, amid the laughter of the wags who believe in the Saturday Review, but a stern reformer nobly came forward and offered a farthing, for which sum it was knocked down. The whole list was gone through amid Ion of fan and chaff, and the sum realised reached over thirty per cent. of the cost. After the sale there was more tea and tattle, coffee and conversation, and a dance was got up in the library for the amusement of the more juvenile portion of the party, while their seniors were listening to the harmo- nious strains of the harmonium. Thus time passed quickly away till near midnight, when the proceedings were brought to a conclusion by singing the National Anthem. Among those who contributed to the pleasures of the evening by their vocal and instrumental performances were Mrs J. T. Jones, The Homestead, MrJ. F. Edisbury, Mr Lewis, Mr Albert Bury, Mr S. Broughton, Miss Hudson, Miss Ashlin, Miss Dolly Jones, and the Rev. Canon Browne. Mr Johnson, the secretary, was also indefatigable in his exertions to promote the enjoyment of every one, and when nothing else could be done, he shouldered his violin and dis- coursed sweet music. To Mr Johnson, who is appointed secretary, more than anyone else, is credit due for the successful result achieved. He has worked hard and continuously, aided by the Rev. J. C. Roberts, Mr John James and the other members of the committee, and doubtless the members will show a due appreciation of their honorary and onerous labours. The steward, Mr Ellson, and Mrs Ellson, were ex- ceedingly attentive to the wants of the club guests, and efficiently performed the duties of their office.
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THE TRADE UNION COMMISSION.—The inquiry re- specting trades unions and other associations of employ- ers or workmen, under the Trades Unions Commissions Act, 1867, commenced at the Council Hall, Sheffield, on Monday, Sheffield, on Monday, before the examiners appointed under the act-William Overend, Esq., Q.C.; T. I. Barstow, Esq.; and George Chance, Esq.
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I WREXHAM INFIRMARY. The annual meeting ol the Governors and Subscribers of this institution was held at the Infirmary on Friday (yesterday). The following gentlemen were present:- Rev Canon Cunliffe, president, in the chair; W. Overton, Esq, H. Southern, Esq, T. T. Griffith, Esq, F. Page, Esq, A. W. Edwards, Esq, Mr Snape, Alder- man Jones, T. Eyton Jones, Esq, Rev J. Dixon, and Mr J. S. Buckton, secretary. The Secretary read the following report :.1c.:h The Committee of the Wrexham Infirmary and Dispensary in presenting their thirty-fourth annual report, beg to offer their congratulations to the governors on its con- tinued utility. While last year a balance of 213 5s 6d on the general and indoor funds stood to the credit of the institution, this year owing to the large increased number of serious cases of indoor patients admitted, repairs to the institution, and leas donations than usual. the liabilities against it amount to the large sum of LBI 9a 10J. During the past year the number of out- door patients was 500 less than dnring the previous year. This may be accounted for partly by the greater healthiness of the past year, and partly is due to the fact that a system (carried out on a large scale) of at- tending the wives of families of members of benefit societies has taken place in the surrounding districts, and thus greaterfnumber are relieved at their own homes who would otherwise have applied to this institution for assistance, yet your committee is pleased to state that the large number of indoor patients admitted during the past year indicates that the real objact of the institu- tion as an infirmary is becoming more and more appre- ciated,and they would earnestly solicit additional subscrip- tions to the indoor fund. The new fever wards, the gift of onr much esteemed and ever active member of the committee, W. Overton, Esq, are now open for the reception of all cases of infections dieases (itch excep- ted). These wards will be made in some measure self- supporting, and admission to them will be by extra weekly payments. The medical committee have with great care drawn up a special set of rules for their government which will be submitted to you for approval and sanction." Mr Overton said he missed from the report two items. The first was that while he saw the sum of JB7 had been received from Mr Clayton as his share of the proceeds of a lecture he could see no entry of the other part of the receipts in the hands of Mr Lester. The other point was that no accouut was furnished of the monies received from the alms box in the road in front of the institution. On the first point the Secretary said he had not re- ceived anything from Mr Lester. Alderman Jones thought that they could not demand the maney it was purely a point of honour, and if Mr Lester was not amenable to such a principle they had no remedy. The general opinion appeared to be that as the money had been actually received by Mr Lester on the under- standing that it was to be handed over to the Infir- mary he ought certainly to pay it. On the other point a warm discussion ensued, Alder- man Jones and other gentlemen contending that an ac- count of the monies received in the box oaght to be pre- sented to the annual meeting and through it to the public, and the Vicar maintaining that he alone had any l control over it, as it was put up entirely at his expense, I and the committee had nothing to do with the matter, although on one occasion in his absence they had trans- ferred 220 from that particular fund to the general fund, which they had no right to do. The gentlemen contending for a statement of the fund did not wish, however, to take the control out of the Vicar's hands. All that they wanted was that the receipts and expendi- ture of this fund should be included in the general ac- count. During the discussion one or two previous minutes bearing on the question were read. Mr T. T. Griffith moved-" That the report and statement of accounts just read be adopted, and the necessary number of copies, together with the resolu- tions of the day, be printed and distributed among the subscribers, clergy, and dissenting ministers of the neighbourhood." He said the statements proved how efficient and useful the institution had been, though at a considerable expense to the funds. It appeared that the out-door patients had been some hundreds less than in the previous year, but there had been a very heavy demand on the funds for accommodating and relieving in-door patients. Daring the year they bad had a large number of most important cases, many of a most severe and desperate kind, that could only be relieved by being placed under the care of skilful surgeons. This fact exalted the character of-the institution, he thought, in a greater degree than anything else, and it behoved them to do all they could individually and collectively to increase the subscriptions to the institution, as work of this kind could not be done without proper funds. The Rev J. Dixon seconded the motion. Alderman Jones said before the chairman put the resolution to the meeting, he wished to move as an amendment-" That the annual statement of accounts shall include the receipts and payments of the convales- cent fund, of which the Rev Canon Cunliffe was a trustee." He found that certain sums had been received aud paid on account of that fund, of which the chairman had an idea that he had absolute control. Nothing, however, that had been read out of the minute book substantiated his position. All that was stated there was that he was a trustee of the fund, but it didnlt follow that a trustee necessarily became agent for dis- posing of the fund. Taking the vicar's view, however, to be the correct one, he still thought it was due to the public that an account should be given of the fund. It would be very prejudicial to institutions like the infirmary if an impression went abroad that all was not fair and above board, and that a full statement of all accounts was not given. It was essential to their pros- perity that this should be done. All the pecuniary strength of the institution was derived from the public, and they ought to have a fall account rendered them. Mr Suape briefly seconded the amendment. The Chairman said, before putting the amendment, he begged to state that the fund had been entrusted solely to him by the committee. He had put up the box at his own expense, and he was to have control over it, and employ it in ministering to the wants of those leaving the institution. At first there were few appli- cants, but there had been a good number lately. He had beea greatly aggrieved that in his absence the com- mittee had abstracted 201. from the fund without con- sulting him. As this seemed to be a board of conten- tion, he stated that he had no other object but to benefit the institution, and he was willing to take down the box at once. Alderman Jones said that nothing that bad been read from the .minute book substantiated the chairman's statement. It seemed he was only a trustee, and it was due to the public that an account should be given of what had been received and paid. The Secretary said the real reason the money was transferred to the general fund was because they were in debt, and it was thought the committee had control over the fund, as the rules stated that they had the management of all monies." The amendment was then put, when the following gentlemen voted for it:—Alderman Jones, Mr Eyton Jones, Mr A. W. Edwards, Mr Overton, Mr Page, and Mr Snape. Against the amendment:—Mr T. T. Grif- fith, Rev J. Dixon, and Mr Southern. The amendment was accordingly carried. Tne Chairman then remarked that he had undertaken to purehase a new bed at a cost of about jB5, and also a wooden leg for one of the patients, a poor woman who had lately been operated upon, and after that he should make over the box to the institution and have nothing more to do with it. Dr Eyton Jones observed that he believed the Vicar had distributed the money most fairly and judiciously. Still many people out of doors wanted to know what became of it, and he thought there should be a little statement male of it. That was the reason he voted for the amendment. Dr Griffith moved that "The thanks of this meeting are hereby tendered to the ex-Mayor (William Overton, Esq.), for his munificent gift of the fever wards to the institution." He said it would be very easy to enlarge upon the objects of the resolution, but he would refrain from doing so as Mr Overton was present. There was bat one feeling of gratitude from all parties for his munificent gift, and when they were all dead and gone it would be upon record that the fever wards were pre- sented to the institution by one of their own townsmen, who had erected them on the most liberal plan that could be suggested. Dr Eyton Jones, in seconding the motion, said it was only at the annual meeting last year that the idea of fever wards was started, and they little thought to have had them opened at that meeting. Everybody was anani- mous in praise of Mr Overton for the lasting memorial he had given them. He could have wished Mrs Overton's name had been included in the motion. Dr Griffith It is in all our hearts. The motion was passed unanimously. Other resolutions of a formal nature were carried and the meeting broke up.
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CIRCUITS OF THE JUDGES.—The judges met on Monday morning for the purpose of choosing their re- spective circuits, which were thus allotted: Home Circuits, Mr Baron Martin and Mr Justice Blackburn Western, Mr Justice Willes and Mr Justice Keating Midland, Mr Baron Pigott and Mr Justice Lush; Oxford, Mr Justice Mellor and Mr Justice Shee Norfolk, the Lord Chief Justice of the Queen's Beneh and Mr Justice Byles; Northern, Lord Chief Justice Bovill and Mr Justice Montague Smith North Wales, the Lord Chief Baron; South Wales, Mr Baron Chan- nfill. Mt Baron Bramwell remains in town.
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I ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE PRINCE OF WALES VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. This gallant corps of volunteers, whose valuable ser- vices we have repeatedly had to speak of in the highest terms, had their annual picnic on Tuesday last, the place of rendezvous being, as in former years, the pretty little town of Ellesmere. A cloudy morning, with in- termittant showers of rain, doubtless had the effect of deterring many fair ones from donning their holiday attire, causing the company to be somewhat smaller than heretofore. Those however who had faith in the indications of the barometer were rewarded with a brilliant burst of sunshine soon after starting, which continned the whole of the afternoon. At one o'clock the party assembled at the Lion Hotel, Ellesmere,numbering about 40,the sexes equally blended. As a prelude to the other enjoyments some took a stroll on the charmingly situated Bowling Green, which com- mands a view of such fine and extensive scenery; others perambulated the clean little town, and one or two of the male sex took a cigar with mine host in the bar. At two o'clock the whole sat down to a cold collation in the Assembly Room at the Lion Hotel. In the ab- sence of Captain Jones, who had been unexpectedly called to London, the chair was occupied by Lieutenant Lewis, and the vice-chair by Sergeant Evans. After the repast the Chairman gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which were duly honoured, Mr Heywood responding to the toast of The Volunteers." Mr Lindop proposed "The Prince of Wales Volunteer Fire Brigade." He said he was one of the few present It who did not wear the captivating uniform of the corps, to whom they were indebted for that pleasant fete. They had not been altogether fortunate in the selection I of the day for their picnic, neither this year nor the pre- vious one, but the number who had ventured out showed that the members of the brigade were not to be daunted by a little water any more than they were by fire. One thing might be neted as a little remarkable, no fire was ever known to break out in Wrexham or its neighbourhood during the temporary absence of so valu- able a body of men on that day of their annual excur- sion. That one day out the 365 the brigade seemed to devote more particularly to kindling fires that would continue to bum and increase daring the term of their natural lives. Last year he remembered a loving couple billing and cooing on the margin of that enchan ling lake, an acquaintance that terminated shortly after- wards by the two being made one, and taking their position amongst "the happy pairs" with which Wrexham had lately been so lavishly blessed. But if every member of the brigade increased in proportion as their | friend in the middle of the table had done since he had abandoned the state of single blessedness he trembled for the future existence of the brigade, for no lady would entrust her liege lord when he became so weighty on the fragile staves of the Prince of Wales Fire Escape. (Laughter.) He need not dwell on the many deeds of valour that had marked the little history of the brigade. In Wrexham where their services were best known they were most appreciated. He regretted in common with them all the absence of their gallant Captain, who, had he been present, would have put an extinguisher upon them all. (Cheers.) Still they had a good substitute in his lieutenant, who was much respected by the brigade because he was always awake,and the vice-chair- man was equally respected for a similar reason, which was that he never went asleep. (Great laughter.) He hoped their annual treat in addition to increasing the mutual affection of those who came there in couples, would also tend to cement the friendship of the whole corps, and perpetuate the existence of so useful an in- stitution. (Cheers.) Nnmerous other toasts were given and responded to, including The Ladies and The Strangers, the last- named being responded to by Mr Milligan, of Liverpool, who favoured the party with a recitation from Long- fellow, given in first-rate style. When this portion of the day's pleasure was over the guests betook themselves to I THE BOATS. Here the gallantry of the corps manifesteditself by doff- ing their jackets and rowing the fair ones over the water, and landing them in the flowery meads on the opposite shore, or in the enchanted grounds at Otley Park. During this hour's pleasant while away the band of the Royal.Denbigh Militia arrived, under the able conduc- torship of Mr Jones, and discoursed some excellent music on the banks of the lake. Then followed I THE DANCE ) In Cremorne Gardens, which are delightfully situated on the side of the Mere. Mr Paddock, of the Lion Hotel, provided light refreshments on the ground, and the weather having become a'l that the ladies them- selves could wish, all went "as merry as a marriage bell." In due course the whole adjourned to the hotel j to tea, afterwards returning to the ground, when danc- ing was kept up till the shades of evening rendered it no longer practicable. The services of the stable men were afterwards called into requisition, and vehicle after vehicle took its departure, the members of the corps dotting down in their diary the picnic party of 1867, if not one of the largest, certainly one of the most enjoyable that has taken place.
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I SHOCKING COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—NINE LIVES LOST. An accident attended with very disastrous results occurred on Friday evening at Washington, near New- caatle-on-Tyne. Between six apd seven o'clock eight men and one boy were drawn up the shaft in a double- decked cage, the breaksman having charge of the machinery at the top, called Taylor, being a man of experience. Owing to some cause or other a stoppage was not effected at the proper place, and the omission was no sooner perceived than the poor fellows who were exposed to death in consequence shouted and screamed, and one of their number, named Briggs, made a de&- perate attempt to escape by leaping out of the cage. He, however, fell backwards, and down the dreadful abyss from which he had just risen. His companions were not more fortunate although they remained in their places, for no sooner did the iron carriage reach the chocks near the pulleys than the wire rope, which no doubt was severely tested, broke, and the entire party of men was precipitated down the shaft. The miners fetl headlong in one confused group into what is known as the sump," at the bottom, and-were mutilated and killed. A portion of a pair of trousers, which seemed to have belonged to the boy, was found hang- ing to the framework, as it had been torn from the body. The brakesman, Taylor, through nervousness or a sense of responsibility, decamped, and had not been heard of or seen up to a late honr the same night. One ef the sufferers is John Smith, known as the Cumberland hero in wrestling; and a second is named Todd. As soon as the disaster became known to the people in the neighbourhood, there was a scene of lamentation and woe round the pit mouth. Many of the men were married, and have left families.—NeM?c<M? Chronicle.
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THE QUEEN AND THE CONVALESCENT HOSPSTAL.- A paragraph, originally appearing in the Western Daily Neves, has been going the round of the papers to the effect that Her Majesty was about to devote 2500,000. the result of her savings for the last few years, to the founding and endowing of a convalescent hospital to be named the Albert and Victoria Convalescent Hospital. The London papers of Wednesday, however, say We are authorised to contradict the reports which have been in circulation for the last few days as to the intention of the Queen to endow a convalescent hospital." THE OUTBREAK OF CATTLE PLAGUE IN SHROPSHIRE.— A specially adjourned quarter sessions was held in Shrewsbury on Saturday, when it was stated that, since the outbreak of the cattle plague on a farm near Whit- church, on Friday week, no fresh cases had occurred. At the meeting of the magistrates, held immediately on the receipt of information of the outbreak, it was decided to recommend to the privy conncil the withdrawal of all licences for cattle sales within the county, and this recommendation was acted upon in the matter of a sale arranged to take place at Wellington on Monday last. But further than this the council have not thought it necessary to revoke the licences already issued, and, except in the event of a fresh outbreak, the sales now advertised to take place at Shrewsbury and other towns will not be interfered with. This arrangement has been received with much favour by all concerned in the cattle I trade of the district, as upon the announcement of the outbreak, it was generally feared that it would result in a further suspension of public auctions throughout the county. SINGULAR CASE OF MANSLAUGHTER IN A COAL PIT.- An inquiry into the cause of the death of John Carter, a boy aged 13, who was killed in a coal-pit belonging to the Lilleshall Company, at Coalpit Bank, Shropshire, has just been brought to a conclusion, resulting in a verdict of manslaughter against Enoch Guy, a man work- ing in the same mine. From the evidence it appeared on Thursday week a band of men, among whom was Guy, were being raised from their work, and when about half way up the shaft Guy put forth his hand, and pulling a brick out of the wall of the shaft dropped it down the pit, at the same time calling out '"Ware I Carter." The deceased had steadied the cradle as it was started with the men, and it would appear that he remained standing at the bottom of the shaft; for when, a few minutes later, one of the colliers was leaving off l work he found the lad lying dead on the floor, with a large lump on the back of his bead. The chartermaster of the pit stated that when the men arrived at the top of the shaft, Guy said that he had pulled out a brick and dropped it down, adding with an oath, If it has catched him it has killed him." Guy was committed to take his trial at the assizes on the charge of manslaugh- ter, bail being accepted for his appearance.
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GRAND PRIX DE PARIS. The Grand Prix day at Paris (run on Sunday last) may be compared to the Ascot Cup day in England with regard to the attendance of the ladies and the splen- dour of the toilettes, while the throng of all classes this year was greater than on any previous occasion. After the first race was over, the King and Queen of the Belgians arrived, and shortly afterwards the Emperor Napoleon, the Emperor of Russia, and the two sons of the latter reached the Imperial Pavilion. Their majesties were enthusiastically received, but the cheering emanated chiefly from the English visitors. Grand Prize of Paris, an object of art, the gift of the Emperor of the French, and 94,OW given half by the--ctty of Paris, and half by the five great railway companies of France; for three-year-olds of any breed and of any country; added to a sweepstakes of 40 sovs each; 24 ft. and 20 if declared; second to receive 400 sovs, and the third 200 sovs; colts, 8st 91b; fillies, 8st 61b. About one mile seven furlongs. M. A. de Montgomery's ± ervaeques, sst 91b 'ordham t 1 i M. H. Delamarre's Patricien, 8st 91b Watkins + 2 1 Mr H. Savile's D'E^tournel, 8st 91b Norman 3 I Betting: 5 to 2 each agst Patricien and JL> iiistournel, 7 to 2 agst Debut, 10 to 1 agat Cerf Volant, 15 to 1 agst Honolulu, and 20 to 1 agst Fervacques.-Dcad heat be- tween Fervacques and Patricieu.-Deciding heat 5 to 4 on Patricien. Won by half a head.—Nett value of the stakes, 5,068 sovs, exclusive of the object of art" given by the Emperor. The racing was not over till nearly six o'clock. 181
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ASCOT HEATH SUMMER MEETING. I TUESDAY. The opening day's racing at this meeting was favoured with fine weather, although at times during the after- noon it had a threatening appearance. There was a good attendance, and a fair sprinkling of the aristocracy, in- cluding the Prince of Wales. The sport commenced with The Trial Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 100 added, for all age- weight for age, with selling allowances the New Mile. I 21 subs. Mr Merry's Black Diamond, by Dundee—Ennui, 2 yrs, 6st Jcry l Mr J. Day's North Lincoln-Catawba, 2 yrs, 5st 91b Prangle 2 Mr S. T?ellzczs Ostreger, 5 yrs, lOst 91b (in. 91b ex.), (not for sale) Fordham 3 Betting: 3 to 1 agst Ostreger, 5 to 1 Pero, 10 to 1 each Redan and Little Ben, 100 to » each Marquis of I Carabas, Catawba filly, Buckenham's dam filly, and I| Black Diamond.— Won by a neck; good third. Mr Day claimed lilack Diamond, and Mr Chaplin claimed Catawba filly. A Maiden Plate of 100 sovs. for two-year-olds; celts, 8st 101b; fillies, 8st 71b; half a mile. 32 subs. Sir J, Hawlev's Rosicrucian. bv Beadsman—Madam Eglan- -? I tine, Bst 101b Wells 1 I Lord Stamford's Charnwood, 8st 101b Morris 2 Duke of Hamilton's Contempt, 8st 101b A. Edwards 3 I Betting: 100 to 30 agst Banditto, 4 to I JLtosicracian, 6 to 1 Mr Briggs, 10 to 1 Charnwood, 12 to 1 Contempt, 100 to 8 each Marlyon and Hetty, and 100 to 7 each North Marston and Mexico.—Won by a length good third. The Prince of Wales's Stakes, of 50 sova each, h ft., with 1,000 added, for three-year-old colts 8st lOlb, and fillies 8st 51b. Penalties and allowances. 99 subs. About one mile and five furlongs. Duke of Beaufort's Vauban, by Muscovite-Palm, 9st lib Fordham 1 Colonel Pearson's Achievement, 8st 101b T. Chaloners 2 Mr Merry's Marksman, 9st lib Daley 3 Sir B. Bulkeley's Ovain Glyndwr, 8st 31b Hibberd 4 1 Betting 100 to 30 each agst Vauban and Marksman, 7 to 2 Achievement, 10 to 1 each Owain Glyndwr and Van Amburgh, 12 to 1 The Padishah, 100 to 8 Julius, and 20 to 1 Ravioli..—Soon after starting, Seville took the lead, Vauban lying second, Achievement third, and Marksman fourth, the race soon presenting an immense tailing appearance. Before getting into the straight, Vauban took the command, Achievement going second, and on reaching the distance the race was over, Vauban winning in a canter by ten lengths; a bad third; Ravioli, fifth; Julius, sixth; Van Amburgh, seventh Beanstalk eighth, and Thornapple ninth. The Padishah, pulling up passed the post in company with Saville, who was the absolute last. Net value of the stakes, .83,425. The Queen's Stand Plate of 290 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 10 5oys each, for all ages; weight for age, with penalties and allowances T.Y.C. 18 subs. Mr Flemina-'s CecrODS. bv Newcourt—Cavnana, 4 yrs, 9-st 121b (in. 71b ex.) French 1 Marquis of Hastings's See-saw, 2 yrs, 6st 121b Butler 2 Mr Hawksley's Mrs Stratton, 4 yrs. 8st 21b DuJgates 3 Bettine 5 to 2 agst Speculum, 5 to 1 Cecrops, 6 to 1 1 Xi, 100 to 15, Mrs Stratton, 8 to 1 each Formosa and I Ostreger, 100 to 8 Nyanza, and 20 to 1 See Saw.—Won cleverly by a head; the same distance between second I and third. The Ascot Stakes of 25 sovs each, 15 ft., and 5 if declared, with I 200 added. Certain winners extra. 60 subs., 38 of whom I pay 5 sovs. Two miles and a half. Mr Joseph's Zenobia, bv Nutbourne-Dia.dcm, 5 yrs, 6st 91b Hibberd 1 I Duke of Beaufort's Gomera, 5 yrs, 8st 31b Fordham 2 1 Lord Westmorland's c by Vedette-Vixen, 3 yrs, 5st 101b Kenyon 3 Betting: 5 to 2 agst Vixen colt, 8 to 1 Gomera, 10 to 1 each The Peer and Zenobia, 12 to 1 Dalesman, 100 to 7 Lucifer, 100 to 6 Steamboat, 20 to 1 each Opopanax, Orne, Stokeley, Sweet Home, Stephen Langton, and Glengarnock.- Won by a length; Gomera heading Vixen colt in the last few strides by half a length. The Tenth Biennial Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for two-vear-old colts Sst 101b, and fillies 8st 61b. 69 subs. T.Y.C., 5 furlongs 136 yards. Baron Rothschild's Suffolk, by North Lincoln-Protection, Sst lOlb. Wells 1 I Lord Stamford's Vale Royal, 8st 101b Morris 2 Marauis of Hastings's See-saw, 8st 101b Cannon 3 Betting: 7 to 2 on Suffolk, and 8 to 1 each agst Vale Royal and The Earl.—The favourite made most of the running, and won easily by half a length; bad third. The Gold Vase, given by Her Majesty, added to a sweepstakes of20 sovs each, for three-year-olds 7st 71b,four 8st 101b, five, six, and aged 9st 31b. Penalties and allowances. 16 subs. Two miles. Sir F. Johnstone's Mail Train, by Grosvenor-Celerity, 6 yrs, 7st 131b Cannon 1 Mr Graham's Regalia, 5 yrs, 8st 121b Heartfield 2 Mr Johnstone's Tynedale, 3 yrs, 7st 71b Cameron 3 1 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Moulsey, 4 to 1 Knight of the Garter, 7 to 1 Tynedale, 10 to 1 each Regalia and Mail Train, and 20 to 1 Tourmalin.—Upon entering the straight for home, Mail Train took the command from Regalia, and won very easily by a neck bad third. The Thirteenth A.Scot Triennial Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for four-year-old colts 8st 101b, and fillies 8st 51b. 42 subs. Once round and in. Baron Rothschild's Dalesman, by King Tom-Agnes, 8st 51b Daley 1 I Mr Bowees Weltwick, Sst 101b Fordham 2 Lord Ailesbury's Savernake, 8st 101b T. Chaloner 3 Bettinsr: 5 to 4 on Savernake, 4 to 1 agst Sealskin, 5 1 to 1 Westwick, and 8 to 1 Mirella.-Won by three I lengths.
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WEDNESDAY. I Notwithstandingthe threatening aspect of the elements, heavy rain falling in the early part of the day, and occa- sional showers during the afternoon, there was again a numerous attendance on the Heath, to witness the second day's sport. Business commenced with The Visitors' Plate (handicap) of 100 sorf, and 25 added for the second horse. Certain winners extra. Once round and a distance. Mr ChaDlin's Bertie, by Newminster-Queen Mary, 4 yrs, 7st Jeffrey 1 Mr Pavne's Pintail, 6 yrs, 7st 101b, (car. 7st 111b) Cannon + Lord Westmorland's c by Promised Land—Rupert s dam, ,I)t 11Ib (car. 5st 121b) Kenyon +  Betting: 5 to 2 a SFsl' Pintail, 4 to Rupert's dam colt, 100 15 Vici, 7 to 1 Stokeley, and 10 to 1 Bertie.-Won in a canter by a length and a half; a dead heat for second place with Pintail and Rupert's dam colt. The Ninth Ascot Biennial Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 103 added, for three-year-old colts 8st 101b, and fillies 8st 61b: S4 subs. ftld milo Mr Chaplin's Ilermit, by Newminster—Seclusion i ? 1 I Mr Padwick's Julius ?ey 2 Count F. de Lange's Dra.-on Hibberd 3 £ II I "11 I I Betting: 5 to 2 on Hermit, 6 to i agst wrougnton, ana I 10 to 1 Julius.-Won easily by a length and a half; a I moderate third. The Fifteenth Triennial Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 109 added, for two-year-old colts 8st lOlb, and fillies 8st 71b. 44 subs. T v r* ii fiirlon!r;; 136 vards. -r::t Duke of Beaufort's Europa, by Trumpeter-lonica Fordham 1 Mr Lincoln's Uncas J. Osborne 2 Mr Cookson's Formosa Heartfield 3 Betting 7 to 4 agst Michael de Basco, 3 to 1 Restitu- tion, 10 to 1 Vale Royal, 12 to 1 The Parson, 100 to 6 each, Pearl Feather, False Alarm, and Warrington, and 20 to 1 Formosa.- Won by three-quarters of of a length; a head between second and third. The Royal Hunt Cup, a piece of plate value 201 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 10 sova each. Certain winners extra. 82 subs. New mile. Baron Rothschild's Jasper, by King Tom-Flash of Light- ning, 3 yrs, 6st 4lb Jeffrey I Lord Wilton's c by Romulus-Attack, 3 yrs, 5st 71b Butler 2 Duke of Hamilton's Wild Agnes, 5 yrs, 8st 121b.A. Edwards 3 Betting: 9 to 2 agst Camellia, 100 to 15 Attack colt, and 40 to 1 Wild Agnes.— Won by two lengths; a moderate third. The Fern Hill Stakes of 15 sovs each, 5 ft., with 100 added, for two-year-olds 7st 121b, and three 9st; fillies .and geldings allowed 31b. 23 subs. About half a mile. Sir J. Hawley's Blue Gown, by Beadsman-Bas Bleu, 2 yrs, Huxtable 1 Mr Pryor's Grimston, 2 yrs H. Covey 2 Mr Sutton's Commissioner, 3 .yrs. T. Chaloner 3 Betting 6 to 4 on Grimston, 1J to 4 agst .!SIne tiOWD, and 100 to 12 Lady Hester.—Blue Gown got a good start, but ran very unkind; Grimston, however, never getting up, was defeated by three-quarters of a length. The Ascot Derby Stakes of 50 sovs each, h. ft. with 200 added, for three-year-old colts 8st 101b, and fillies 8st 61b. Penalties and allowances. 27 subs. Swinley Course, one mile and a half. Sir J? Hawley's The Palmer, by Beadsman—Madame Eglan-  f-ino &cf 101b ••• ••• ••• ••• Wells 1 Conu?; de Law=ge's Montgoubert, 83t 101b ? H?rd 2 I Mr Mackenzie's The Priest, 8st 31b T. Chaloner S Betting Even on Palmer, 6 to I agst Xwter w iMe, 100 to 15 Star of India, and 8 to 1 The Priest.-Won by a head a good third. The Coronation Stakes of sovs each, h. ft., for three-year- old fillies 8st 101b each; the winner of the 1,000 Guineas Stakes, 71b extra; maidens allowed 71b; second to save his stake. 33 subs. Old mile. 001. Pearson's Achievement, by Stockwell-Paradigm, 9st 31b x. unaioner l Sir 1. Hawley's Arapeile, 8st 1Mb WeUs 2 Mr Savile's Ravioli, 8st 101b Norman 3 Betting: 100 to 30 agst Achievement, and 7 to 1 Arapeile.—Won in a canter by nine lengths.
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I THURSDAY. The weather to-day was all that could be desired, which, with the attractive programme, including the race for the Gold Cup. had the effect of bringing together a large company of all classes. The Prince of Wales and suite were also in attendance, having arrived before the snort commenced, the opening race of which was I A Plate of 100 sovs, for three-year-olds 8st 71b, four and upwards 9st Sib; certain allowances. One mile and a half. T-.nr& wpamoriandls-c-bv-Vedette-Vixen, 3 yre, 8st 71b ——- Uoater 1 Mr Bignall's Man of Ross, 3 yrs, 8st 71b Cannon 2 Lord Glasgow's f. by Tom Bowline, dam by Melbourne—Miss Whit>. 3 vrs. 8st 4Ib i. 3 Betting: Even on Vixen colt, 2 to I agst ±om tiowiine filly, and 7 to 1 bar two.—Won by four lengths; the same distance between second and third. The Fourth New Biennial Stakes of 15 sovs. each, 10 ft, with 20. added, for three-year-olds Sst. and four 9st 121b. Penalties and allowances. 44 subs. Old mile. Mr Sutton's Lord Lvon. bv Stockwell-Paradigm, 4 yrs, 1 Ost T. Chaloner 1 Lord Portsmouth's Wild Moor, 3 yrs, 8st A. Edwards 2 Mr Hueh Smith's Harnenden. 3 Yrs. 7st 41b Hibberd 3 Betting: 2 to 1 Lord Lyon, 3 to 1 agst Wild Moor, and 7 to 1 Harpenden.—Won in a canter by twelve lengths i a bad third. The Fifth New Biennial Stokes of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, with 200 added, for two-year-olds 7st, and three 9st 31b. Penalties and allnwanrps 4 Rnh. T Y.fi 5 furlonsrs 136 vards. Lord Falmouth's Tregeagle, 2 yrs, 6st lilb Kenyon 1 Marquis of Hastings's See-S.iw, 2 yrs Butler 2 Captain Hawksley's Bismarck, 3 yrs, 9t 31b J. Daey 3 Betting: 6 to 5 agst See-Saw, 3 to 1 Fermoso, 7 to 1 Bismark, 100 to 8 Tregeagle, and 20 to 1 each False Alarm and Hatchment.—Won easily by two lengths three lengths between second and third. The Gold Cup, value 300 sovs, adJcd to a subscription of 20 sovs- each, for three-year-olds 7st 51b, four 8st lOlb, five 9st 31b, six and aged 9st SIb; mares and geldings allowed 31b. 33 subs. About two miles and a half. Marquis of Hastings's Lecturer, 4 yrs Fordham 1 Mr Graham's Regalia, 5 yrs Heartfield 2 Baren Rothschild's Hippia, 3 yrs Peake 3 Lord Westmorland's Rama, 4 yrs Custance 4 Betting: 6 to 2 agst Hippia, 3 to 1 Lecturer, 5 to 1 Rama, 10 to 1 Regalia, 100 to 7 Opoponax, 100 to 6 Montgoubert.—John Davies cut out the work for nearly two miles, when Rama took it up, closely followed by Hippia, Lecturer, and Regalia. Upon entering the straight, Regalia joined Rama, and at the distance had obtained the lead, when she appeared to be winning easily, but, to the surprise of everybody, in the last forty yards, Lecturer came with a tremendous rush next to the rails, unseen by Regalia's jockey, and won by quite a length and a half; Hippia finished two lengths from Regalia. Great consternation prevailed after the race, the general opinion being that Regalia ought to have won. The New Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 added, for two-year- old colts 8st 101b, and fillies 8st 71b. Certain winners extra. 68 subs. T. Y.C. Marquis of Hastings's Lady Elizabeth, by Trumpeter—Miss Bowzer Fordham 1 Mr Morgan's Chelsea Snowden 2 Baron Rothschild's King Alfred Daley S Betting: Even on Lady Elizabeth, 3 to 1 agst Kabican, 10 to 1 Chelsea, and 100 to 6 King Alfred.—This race needs little description, as Lady Elizabeth fairly scattered the field, and won in a canter by six lengths a bad third. The St. James's Pülace Stakes of 100 sovs each, h ft, for three- year-old colts 8st 101b, and fillies 8st 71b; maidens allowed 71b the second to save his stakes. 19 subs. Old mile. Mr Chaplin's The Hermit, by Newminster—Seclusion, 85t lOlb Custance 1 Sir d. Hawley's The Palmer, 83t 101b Wells 2 Lord Portsmouth's Wild Monr, 8st 101b A. Edwards S The betting was 10 to 1 on Hermit, who won by three lengths; a bad third.
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CRICKET. Secretaries of Clubs, and ot licrs interested in this noble English game, will oblige by foi warding us timely information of forthcoming events, as well as scores of games played, which we shall always have much pleasure in inserting, provided they reach us within a reasonable time. WREXHAM v. TWENTY-TWO OF GROVE PARK SCHOOL. A match was played on Saturday last between the above clubs on the County Cricket Ground, which re- sulted in an easy victory for the Wrexham eleven. The eleven were very strong in all points of the game, es. specially the bowling of Messrs Fyfe, Walker, and Morris, which proved too much for the School. We hope the School will be more successful in their next match. Score: WREXHAM. E. Cross, c Boden, b Boliund 8 G. Lewis, run out 2 J. LI. Heywood, b Bolland 13 E. Morris, b Broster. 22 T. H. Sykes, b Broster 0 A. Fyfe, c Russell, b Bolland 5 T. Walker, b Bolland. 1 J. Jackson, run out 11 G. M. Farmer, c Broster, b Bolland 2 F. C. Richards, b 13o!ldnd 8 W. R. Creech, nut out 1 Extra3 22 95 TWENTY-TWO OF GROVE SCHOOL. J. P. Allmand, b Walker 1 R. N. Fisk St., b Fyfe 0 W. J. Davies, b Fyfe 0 p, Gardner, b Fyre. 0 E. A. Griffiths l.b.w., b Walker 1 C. J. Parsons, c Fyfe, b Waikcr. 0 J. C. Roberts, b Fyfe 0 S. T. Jones, b Walker 1 R. Barnsley, c Lewis, b Fyfe, 1 T. Broster, b Walker 0 W. J. Russell, e and b Morris 8 C. Boden, c Walker, b Morris 2 P. J.L. Bolland, b Fyfc. 9 P. H. Jones, c Cross, b Morris 0 W. A. Jones, b Fyfe 0 S. Shepherd l.b.w., b Fvfo 0 S. Yercoe, b Fyte. 1 E. Jones, c Morris, b Fyff- 0 J. Penn, b Morris  4 W. Kennedy, c Farmer, b Morris 0 C. B. Roberts, run out 0 B. Bolland, not out 0 Extras 1' ——— 33 June (day not vetfixed), at Os .restry, Oswestry Grammar School v. Denbighshire. June 7th, at Oswestry, Welshpoul v. Oswestry School. June 7 and 8, at Chelford, Cheshire v. Liverpool. June 8th, at The Lodge, The Lodge v Pl tsynaslon. June 22, at Wrexham, Wrexham v. Stanley Club (Liverpool4. June 25 and 26, at Shrewsbury, Denbighshire v. Shropshire. July 3 and 4, at Wrexham, North v. South W,iles, July 17 and 18, at Liverpool, Cheshire v. Liverpool (return): July 19 and 20, at Mold, Denbighshire v Flintshire. July 20, at Wrexham, Wrcrxhim v. Atlas Cinb (Liverpool). July 23 and 24, at Brecon, North v. South \V"lè (return). July 27, at Wrexham, Wrexham v. Wooderoft Club (Liverpool). July 29 and 30, at Chelford, Cheshire v. Shropshire. July 30 and 31, at Wrexham, D>;ubigh<h:re v Fiiai-hre (return). August 1 and 2, at Wrexham, Denbigh-hire v. Shropshire (retrn). Aug. 27 and 28, at Shrewsbury, Cheshire v. Shrewsbury (return).
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AFTER THE DERBY.—It is stated the Marquis of Bute has purchased Loudon Ca&t .e, in Ayrshire, the seat of the Marquis of Hastings, for tho; sum of < £ 350,000. We understand that Mr Naylor, of Hooton, has become the purchaser of the residence of tho Duke of Hamilton in Arlington-street.—Echoes from the Oh>,ha. SALMON FISHING.—A rather novel "conress" was held at the Horticultural Gardens, Kensington, on Friday. It has been got up by a number of gentlemen interested in the breeding of salmon, to discuss on the best means of obviating th» it •. tir-fil an 1 artificial ob- structions which so injurious: ■ • ■•ir river ifsheries." -? -on, Eso.; Among the committee we n??i'- '—I ■. •'•»-lgson, Esq.; A. Mostyn Owen, ?q.; O ); '?-: and Mr E. Hughes, of Shrewsbury. ACCIDENT TO —W.; r-yrfsman) regret to announce that t, s po;ic-'Vcv "1, with a serious accident on Satui i :n_- •»•? in a pony chaise in the neighbourhoo d ,»> ;■ J. mllI¡¡rne: ac- companied by his wife. T, t!: '.ivie camo in contact with a stone, R1"¡ Mrnrturned, Cri ashaw breaking his le? h • >: nf- hi- wife for- tunately escaping with buf. a slaking. He was-, quickly conveyed to the resi h-v. Mr n., where he still remains. The leg having It HJT\ set, the case is going on as favourably as could be wished. "HOIST WITH THEIR OWN PETARD."—The London correspondent of the Yorkshire p.,st .SQYS Mumoura are current in society that there are strong grounds for believing the Hermit was to have been 'got at' for the Derby, and that the attack which at least sent him out of the betting was owing to a dose of poison. As the trail thus struck is being vigourously followed up, with a view to exposure, at least, should a conviction be unat- tainable, it would be premature to express any opinion as to the accuracy of the supposition. But should there appear to be a fair presumption that foul play had been attempted, it is some consolation to learn that those against whom suspicion is directed have, in the failure of their course, found themselves hoist with their own petard,' and are amongst the heaviest losers on the event."
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A GHOST IN A LONDON SQUARE. The Lancet- says :The inhabitants ofWoburn Square. Bloomsbary, have been annoyed during the past week by large num. bers of the ragged and noisy population of Giles in quest of a ghost said to be a denizen of their enclosed square garden. So great and increasing has been the crowd for the last night or two that police have been told off for the special service of maintaining order and making the populace move on. The excitement appears to date from last Saturday night, and various absurd rnmours of skeletons, women in white, &c., are rife, though it is by no means clear who was the first to detect this supposed ghostly visitor, nor easy to find any one who could conjure up such a phantom out of a patch of light falling upon an arbour at the north-east corner of the enclosure, and which is perfectly evident to any- one looking through the railings on the west side of the rqnare near the spot. This light i,, we be- lieve, nothing more than that thrown by a gas lamp at the north end of the sqnare, a-nd which, passing through a gap in the shrubs, is cast in a somewhat remarkable manner upon the spot in question. We wonld strongly recommend that the light should be tcmnorarily extin- guished, when we believed that both the ghost and the consequent excitement would subside simultaneously. Two other solutions have been suggested for the appear- fluce-the application of phosphorus, and the use of re- flecting mirrors by some mischievous inhabitant of the neighb jurhood. Neither of these hypotheses is, in our opinion, correct."—Great numbers have nightly congre. gated to catch a glimpse of this unquiet spirit, and, being disappointed, have displayed their spirits in hustling re- pectable passers by, a-.id indulging in other manifesta- tions, which have caused several to be brought before the magistrates rind laid under a fine.
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damaged. Altogether he valued the damage done at £1 118. 6d.—Cross-examined by Mr Acton: Was not beaten at all by Manuel, but Manuel Abreatenea him very much. It was when he got him out that he laid on him. Never saw Manuel senseless at all. Saw some blood on his face. There were only two persons that law the whole of the affair that was his wife and Mrs Jones, who was on a Visit with them.- Mrs Ann Jones, the person who was at Rogers's house on a visit, then gave corroborative evidence.—Manuel made a kind of rambling statement in defence. He said he went to see were there any miners in the house, and then asked for something to drink. Rogers said if he wanted something to drink he would soon give him that. Mrs Rogers said he had better go, or else Rogers, who was a very passionate man, would come out and kill him. Rogers then began upon him and gave it him well. He cried out to him to have mercy UDon him. He then got up and broke the window. He broke the windows and no one else.—Mr Acton then addressed the bench on behalf of the other two defendants. He said he was glad that it was not his duty to address them on behalf of Manuel. If it were he should have felt considerable difficulty in restraining himself from an expression of those feelings which an advocate ought to restrain when appearing before their worships. The conduct of Rogers towards Manuel bad been of that brutal character that rarely fell to the 1 jt of their wor- ships to have brought before them. Manuel was known to be somewhat weak-minded, but harmless unless the latent feeling were raised by abuse or some other cause, when he became furious. There was plenty of proof that the defendants for whom he appeared had nothing to do with breaking the windows, and that in coming to the spot they were influenced by nothing but feelings of common humanity in seeing the poor fellow Manuel abused in the way he was. Indeed, it would have been no credit to them if they had not rushed to the spot. They did all they could to restrain Rogers from abusing Manuel, and that was all they did do. It was strange that Rogers had brought no other witnesses when there were so many present, and those he had breught might be said to be interested ones.—John Pearce said he was near the City Arms, Minera, on the 29th of May, and he had his attention directed to some- thing going on by the house. Saw Rogers beating Manuel with a large stick in the road. He was beating him about the arms and legs. He went nn to Manuel and he seemed like a man who had delirium tremens. Saw Manuel afterwards get up and throw some stones at the windows. Saw no one else doing so. Saw Oldfield and Batten all the while, but they did not throw any stones. Manuel was bleeding profusely. Cross- examiued: There were about five persons there when he first came np, and about thirty afterwards, perhaps. By the Chairman No stones were thrown until Manuel Was struck. He threw stones for about ten minutes, off and on. The other defendants would try to stop him, then he would begin again.—Simon Wilkin gave some- what similar evidence. He said Rogers knocked )fannel aown, then beat him with a stick. Picked Mannel up and thought he was dying. He was not able to hold his head up, When he remarked that he WR3 dying, Mrs Rogers said Serve him right." When he came to himself he (Manuel) said he thought his left arm was broken.—Cross-examined' When he came to himself he began to throw stones and said he would puli the house down.—William Hughes said he saw Rogers come with a stick out of the house to Manuel, who ran away, and Rogers ran after him and thrashed him. Manuel after- wards broke the windows. No one else broke any.- Edward Jones gave corroborative evidence, also Mrs Elizabeth Jones.—Mr Rymer said a few words in reply, submitting that the case had been fully proved.—The Chairman said he and his brother magistrate did not agree. They agreed in one respect, which was that Manuel had had enough for what he had done. He was therefore discharged.—Mr Acton said that was equiva- lent to a dismissal of the whole.—After some considera- tion, the Clerk said it was. If the principal was discharged the abettors must go. REFUSING TO SUPPORT HIS WIFE. I John Morris was summoned by the Guardians of the Wrexham Union for the above offence. Mr Acton ap- peared for the guardians, and from his statement of the -case it appeared that the defendant had been summoned before, when an arrangement was come to without any order being made, but he had not kept to this arrange- ment. In defence Morris said he had kept the arrance- ment up to a certain date, after which he had paid the money to a David Edwards, of Coedpoeth. Mrs Morris said she had not had it.-By the advice of the bench the parties returned to the private room, when an arrangement was again come to for paying 6s a week and costs. ASSAULT. I James Jones, of the Cerney,was summonedjjby Henry Hughes, builder, for an assault. Mr Acton appeared ior the defendant. Complainant said Jones met him on the 20th of May, and held a whip over his head and threatened to strike him, and he was constantly insult- ing him in that way. In cross-examinatian Hughes said there was a grievance between them. He put Jones in court and beat him.—Fined 10s -and 8s 6d costs. LEAVING CATTLE ON THE BOAD. David Evans was fined 5s and 8s costs for this I offence, on the imormation of P.C. Miles. DISOBEYING AN AFFILIATION ORDER. I John Gockrager was summoned by Sarah Evans for I this offence, being in arrears about Y,2.-Defendant had money in his pocket, but was so obstinate that he re- fused to pay, and was committed for three months. [ STEALING CLOTHES OFF THE HEDGE. Ann Murphy, a stranger, was in custody, charged with stealing a smock and a frock off a hedge in Gres- ford. Sarah Billington proved losing them off the hedge on Saturday. P.C. Lawley proved finding them in possession of the prisoner shortly afterwards on the road to Wrexham.—Committed to prison for three months.