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WREXHAM FOOTBALL CLUB. I
WREXHAM FOOTBALL CLUB. I DINNER AND PRESENTATION OF THE WELSH CHALLENGE CUP. I On Monday evening a complimentary dinner was held at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel for the purpose of presenting the Welsh Challenge Cup, recently won by the members of the Wrexham Football Club, to the Captain of the club, Mr H. Edwards. A well-served repast was provided by the esteemed host, Mr J. B. Murlc-s-, whose catering, as usual, was irreproach- able. The popular and respected President—Mr Evan Morris—before whom the elegant and massive .challenge cup was placed upon the cross table— I the chair, and there were present, in addition to the members of the winning team, his Worship the Mayor, Mr Aid. Y. Strachan the Hon. George T. Kenyon, Mr .T. F. Edlsbury, Mr George Bradley, Mr N. It. Griffith, Aid. Edward Smith, Mr J. Edgar (postmaster), Mr W. H. Bott, Mr Thomas Martin. Mr C. A. Rohert, Mr George Be van (Association hon. secretary), Mr J. B. Murless, sen., Mr Charles Davies, &c. Dinner being over, the President proposed the health of the Queen and members of the Royal Family, and the toast having been loyally drunk out of the challenge cup. "The Prince and Princess of Wales" was next proposed and received with enthusiasm, after which The President read letters i c, retting inability to be present from Sir W. W. Wynt. Bart., M.P., Right Q C., M.P., S;r RobertCunliffe, Bart M.P., M ijor Leadbetter, Mr Edmund Peel, Mr 15. Pie rrv (enclosing subscription of two guineas), Mr C. M. Holland, Mr T. Chilton, Mr F. Page, Mr J. Oswell Btiry [tev. T. H. Puleston, Lieut.-Colonel Jones, and Mr Tlios. Bury, town clerk. The iion. G. T. Kenyon said he did not know why he should ha specially selected to propose the next toast, which he conceived to be the toast of the evening, viz., The winners of the Challenge Cup." (Hear, hear ) He could only suppose it was because he had d r (IICr. before, and on the principle of the Roman Cainoiic Church, once done, always done- ones yon have done a thing you are always competent to do it." However, he had great pleasure five years ago in presenting that challenge cup to the captain of the Wrexham team, and he had equal pleasure in repeating the performance that evening. (Applause.) Once upon a time he also was an athlete, but that was when he was 3roiinz and slim. He was now, however, in the position oi the old dame in the burlesque- st ill m'\e corpulent grow I (:La n! hter.) B :t although this was unf ortuately the case, he hoped th-y would believe that he had thoroughly at heart th., iaterets of athleticism in general, and of Wrexham Fo-ithall in particular. (Cheers.) He was glad to he present to congratulate them upon a vic- tory which from all he understood was very well de- served—(hear, hear)—and he was quite sure the efforts of the Wrexham Football Club would meet with the respect and psteem which they deserved in the good old town of Wrexham. (Applause.) He was told they were a body of young men who had striven very hard to win their success, and that they deserved it thoroughly. 1--f was very glad that w: a 50, and he thought it did them very gri-at credit, even if they hud not been aided as they ought to have been by the town, which, hov.-c ver, would no doubt have aided tliem mM., if they had known more about them. He thought it was a great credit to them that by their own proper action they had gained this success. He hoped they would often win the cup, and he wished them everj possible prosperity. (Hear, hear.) A friend of his had .said that this game of football was like a game of obstruction "played in another place. (Laughter.) He did not know whether there was a veil of obstmction in the football game, but he was glad they had obstructed the Druids so success- fully that they would not be able to carry any of their measures that session (Cheers.) He had only one other suggestion to make, which was this. He did not think they, the Wrexham Football Club, had as good a to play upon as they ought to have. (Hear, hear.) Some years ago Sir Watkin gave the use of tii,! Rac:course for the benefit and promotion of athletic sports for the town of Wrexham, but he understood that they, as the Wrexham Football Club had never had the benefit of that ground for their sports. lie did not understand why that was so, be- cause he was quite sure that Sir Watkin intended the Racecourse to iie u-<ed for the purposes of all athletic sports connected with the town of Wrexham. (Ap- plause.) He was sure Sir Watkin would be desirous of their having this ground in future if some repre- sentation were made to him on the subject, and if he (Mr Kenyon) couid in any way bring the matter to Sir Watkiii's notice he should be very glad to do so, and he hoped they would have the Course for the use of their future matches. (Cheers.) He now begged to present the handsome challenge cup to Mr Ed- wards, the captain of the Wrexham team, and he hoped the Wrexham Club would be able to retain possession of it for years to come. (Renewed cheers.) Mr H. Ed wards having received the cup amidst genera! applau .e, I Mr G. Bradley said he did not see upon what ] ground of natural selection lie had been selected for the toast which he had to propose that evening. Cer- tainly it was not for the same reason their friend Mr Kejivoii lial stated, viz., that he had once be n an athlete, for he (the speaker) had never been an athlete. During his boyish days in the adjoining parish of Ruabon, he was born too late for the old Druids and to) early for the young Druids—for in his i..v there was no football, no cricket." no nothing," as the man said (Laughter.) All that he could learn was the three R's" from old Madeley at the school, and he supposed he profited a little by jumping about the school when the master went to book the coach passengers. There was, in short, very little to improve the boys' status in those days, when as there was every opportunity to improvement open to the young man of the present generation. (Hear, hear.) They were all smart men now, and they were indebted for this to a great extent to the military spirit which had prevailed during the last quarter of a century, and the Volunteer movement had done much towards developing young men, and next to the military came athletic sports, which had done a very great deal. (Applause.) The toast he had to propose was that of The Welsh Football Association," which contained about twenty clubs of about forty members each, and thus tended to an interesting rivalry between about 800 players. These were confined to Denbighshire, Flintshire, Cheshire, and part of Shropshire, and these 800 athletes meet- ing together in honest rivalry afforded enjoyment it might be to 800,000 onlookers during the course of the year. (CheRrs. ) That showed that no matter what the movement was, if it was a movement for good, it beiiefitted a much larger circle than those im- mediately engaged in it. (Hear, hear.) The history of the Association had I een a beneficial one. In its carly days they knew some of the clubs were not par- ticularly distinguished for thcrenned manner with which they performed their duties. They heard a great deal about "rough and tumble games," and asfar as he had followed the game he thought the Welsh Associa- tion had profited by healthy rivalry with each other and also with players from a distance, and that in- stead of playing in that rough and tumble fashion they had now moved into a more scientific circle. (Applause.) He was given to understand that the last game wils as pretty a game as was ever played upon the Wrexham ground. (Hear, hear.) The Wrexham club showed no selfishness, but played the game a.s it ought to he played, and this, he main- tained, was the vay to win. (Applause.) If they always played tor their own hand, they might become good and leading players, at the same time they did not gi Vt2 the club generally the same fair play as when ■thay passed th.s ball" and played freely together. (Ilea-, hear.) He was certain the game was a very healthy one. It developed the muscular system, and also led young ii-ien to take an acti veinterest in improv- ing themselves physically. That they could not have healthy minds unlcsstheyhad healthy bodies might be accepted as an axiOlu-(hear)-and if they developed their systems in a proper manner by engaging in athletic pastimes it did a great deal both for the present and future generations. (Applause.) A weak and unhealthy people never could produce a st roiig and vigorous race, and he believed the sturdy much indebted to their forefathers and their heathy, outdoor, manly pursuits which they Inid always practised, and he thought that as Ion-: as t-lic-v could show such teams on the football ground as were exhibited by the Welsh Association they need entertain no fears of the race deteriorating. (Cheers,) Their Association had been in existence a little longer than the Challenge Cup, which he thought was held by Wrexham in the first instance. It then made a voyage to Newtown, where, however, it did not stay very long, but came to his (the speaker's) own native parish of Ruabon, where the Druids—brave fellows—held it for three years. Wrexham li;L(i now won it back, and he trusted they would hold it for the next three years at least. (Ap- phius;.) He did not know what the laws of the Association might be with regard to the final destina- tion of the cup, but should it be that after a certain number of years' winning—as in the case of the Volunteers—it found its final resting-place, he did not think itcould possibly fiudamorefittingdestination than in the hands uf their respected president that evening. (Cheers.) With reference to Sir Watkin, he though!, lie need not say a word at that table, lie bad d,¡,. a great deal for the interest of athletic games in that part of the country, and he was sure the worthy and esteemed baronet would continue to patronize them with his accustomed beneficence and liberality. (Ap. plause.) In Mr George Be van, the Association possessed an excellent secretary, and he was sure the accounts would be kept straight and the funds maae to go as far as possible in his hands. (Cheers.) He therefore begged to give them the Welsh Football Association," coupled with the names of Sir W. W. Wy nn and Mr G. Bevan. (Loud applause. ) Sir Watkin not being prase .it, Mr G. Bevan, in responding, said he had to thank Mr Bradley very heartily on behalf of the Welsh Football Association, for the kitid and complimentary manner in which he had alluded to the Association and the members of it. So far as he was personally eonernedhe might explain that having been only secretary this year and, as was often necessarily the case in a change of office, things were somewhat in a state of confusion. However, he could say now that matters were getting straight and in a regular position, and although the balance was on the wrong side, they knew, at all event!?, how they stood. (Hear, hear.) With regard to their last year's experience, lie could not say that it had been a very successful season. Some matches they had played very well, although they WI re not successful in any one. In the match in London ',hey were no douht very badly beaten, but some o: ,.IlCir best players could not possibly turn up, and th: consequence was they went there rather weak. However, they improved upon that when they met their friends the Scotch team-who were admitted to be a set of the best playet c, in the world—(hear, hear) —for although they came to Wrexham on the Monday having previously beaten their English friends by j .L_L1_ 1- J.„ 4.1 A. 1^1 euuer L-til-vu guzLi6 To zone or luzee to one, iney couiu not obtain more than two goals against the Welsh Association. (Applause.) A good deal had been said wirii n ',rd to the mode of selection of teams, which was an xceedingly difficult thing to manage. Their system was the same as adopted by the English AUld Seotdi Association, the names of the best players being submitted to a committee meeting and the selection then made. He did not think that was the very best mode of eeiechon that could be adopted. He thought if a sub-committee were appointed, who I had opportunities of witnessing the play of individual members, and if that committee met tagether? they would be in a better position to select a good wodotb? team than if they were chosen bv the General Com- mittee. (Hear, hear.) That course would be pro- posed at one of their early committee meeting. and be hoped it would be adopted. (Applause.) Many people, again, were under the impression that a football association could be worked at little or no expense, but that was a great mistake. Some asked, Whatever can they do with all the money taken at the gate ?" But he could tell them it went very quickly, for in playing at London and with the Irish at Belfast it cost them C30. The necessary expenses incident to getting up the various matches drew very largely upon the funds at their disposal, and they therefore had to appeal to the gentry of the neighbour- hood, and whilst having no wish to complain, he still thought, with Mr Kenyon, that football was not appreciated as it ought to be. (Hear, hear.) With regard to the Challenge Cup, he was glad to be able to say that it was paid for, which was a gratifying fact—(applause and laughter)—and he did not think that, with a little public support, they should experience any great trouble in extricating themselves out of their difficulties. They would have to play the English and the Irish at Wrexham next season, and he thought, with the interest re-created in football, they should be able to give a good account of them- selves. (Hear, hear.) It would be a very good thing, also, if they could introduce county matches next year, and he hoped some good matches would be so arranged, and that they should be able to give the public every satisfaction. (Cheers.) The Hon. G. T. Kenyon in proposing the succeed- ing toast, The Town and Trade of Wrexham," said he had often prophesied greater prosperity and greater increase of trade for Wrexham, but he was afraid those prophecies had not proved strictly accurate, and he must therefore be very careful in what he said upon the present occasion. There had no doubt been a cloud of depression hanging over the town and neighbourhood, but they had a Corporation of which, considering all things, he thought they had good reason to be justly proud (Hear, hear.) This town was evidently better maintained in point of drainage, footpaths, and many other respects, than it was twenty years ago, and if the town had not kept pace with the times in improvements, it was not the fault of the members of the Town Council. Prophesying had been proved to be a dangerous game. People began prophesying politically, socially, and scientific- ally what would take place in ten years to come, but it was much better to endeavour to do their duty in that which the; considered as consistent in regard to the condition of the finances of the town for the time being, and they would eventually gain their reward. That was the best advice an outsider, who had not to pay rates, could give them. (Laugh- ter.) There had been some interesting meetings in the Town Council which reminded him of scenes which had taken place in other and higher quarters not 250 miles from Wrexham, and it reminded him that the temper displayed by the Speaker of the House of Commons upon that occasion, and of the majority, had so paved the way to a settlement of all difficulties that before very long they would arrive at a solution of the difficult questions which were troubling their local ministry and he hoped the burning questions, whatever they might be, would be settled to the satisfaction of all parties concerned. (Hear, hear.) He hoped there would be a favorable turn in the trade and prosperity of Wrexham. They had a railway which he thought was now to be followed up in good earnest, and if that raihvay was carried out with the legitimate extension which it had a right to expect—(hear, hear)-lie thought that might be the salvation of the town of Wrexham, and the beginning of a new era of prosperity for their trade. With regard to the coal trade, he could not speak to that subject so well as many others. He hoped, however, the gloomy prospects of that important industry were not well founded. They must hope for the good sense and courage of the Welsh people to put that trade upon an equally satisfactory footing with the other industries ot the United Kingdom. (Applause.) He should be always glad to give them his assistance and support for the benefit of the trade of that town, and he was sure that all he knew in the neighbourhood would be willing to give them a help- ing hand too. (Applause.) With these elements of I encouragement, therefore, they must hope that the dark days were past, and that there was good hope for a bright future to come. He gave them the health of the Mayor, the Prime Minister for the time being, and of Mr J. F. EJisbury. (Cheers.) These gentlemen having suitably responded, Mr Aid. Smith proposed the health of the President of the Wrexham Football Club, Mr Evan Morris. (Loud cheers.) He (the speaker) had witnessed most of the important matches played in Wrexham, and he had great pleasure in congratulating the Wrexham club upon the admirable manner in which they had recently won the handsome cup from the Druids. (Applause.) They all knew Mr Morris' good qualities, and the interest he took in the game of foot- ball, and he believed Mr Morris was the founder of the Football Association of Wales. (Applause.) Mr Morris had been president of the Wrexham Football Club since its commencement, and he was sure the longer lie retained the position the more he lived in the hearts of the members of that club. (Hear, hear.) He always tried to be present at their matches, and when he was unable to attend he was admirably re- presented by his amiable lady. (Applause,) Mr Morris still took the same interest in the Wrexham club. id what was more he put his hand in his pocket in support of it. (Cheers.) He might add that personally he (the speaker) should be glad to be a contributor according to his means, and he was sure there were other gentlemen who would do likewise. (Applause.) The toast having been drunk with musical honors, The president, in responding, said he could not find words aaequats to acknowledge the great praise they had bestowed upon him, and of which he felt himself unworthy — (no no !) — and for the enthusiastic manner in which they had received his name. He had great pleasure in being president of the best foot- ball club in North Wales—(hear, hear)—but the greatest pleasure he hid consisted in the fact that the club was composed of young men, who, through their indomitable pluck and perseverance, and with the support they merited from all their fellow-townsmen, had come out triumphant over all other competitors. (Cheers.) He regretted that he had not been able to give them that personal support he should like to have done if he had had time to come amongst them, because he felt that the support and encouragement given by personal presence was always cheering to people who were striving to achieve success. (Hear, hear.) Whether, however, they met with support now or not, they were determined to win it eventually by their pluck and courage, and upon that ground alone he had the greatest pleasure in being president of that club. (Hear, hear.) He hoped they would not be satisfied with the success they had gained, and 8) rest on their oars. He hoped the club would be on a surer foundation, and that they should yet have a grand united club for Wrexham by bringing together all those clubs which had divided themselves into different sections. (Cheers.) He had felt it was a compliment they deserved to have the cup they had won presented to them in the presence of so distinguished a company as that assembled that evening—(hear, hear)—and he hope the promises of support referred to that evening would be redeemed in a substantial manner, and that the club would be determined that the cup should never leave Wrexham iCSbeers.) Referring to Mr Bradley's remarks, whic: 'i be very much appreciated, they had relieved him the neceisity of alluding to the same points. He earnestly advocated the absolute necessity for every young man cultivating habits of physical and athletic exercise. It caused their minds to be evenly balanced, and regulated their tempers so that they were enabled to meet reverses and to bear them gracefully. (Hear, hear.) Athletic exercise also promoted temperance, of which he was a great advocate, although he was not a total abstainer. (Hear.) No man could undertake any great physical contest unless he was a temperate, moderate man, and all the athletes he came in contact with were, one and all, very temperate men, and, as he said before, no man could do any good at athletic exercise unless he was strictly temperate. Mr Kenyon had alluded to the ground on the Racecourse. He knew no one who had been more generous than Sir Watkin in giving that ground—(applause)—and he knew of no generosity which had been, well, he could not say mis- applied, but less appreciated. (Hear, hear.) He could not help thinking it would be \ery desirable if Sir Watkin would have the ground fenced off and made available for cricket in the summer for different clubs to play upon alternately and football and athletic sports in the winter. (Applause.) He hoped Sir Watkin, having generously given the ground, might allow it to be so arranged that the best possible use could be made of it. Personally, he could only add that he should at all times be delighted to give the club the best support in his power, and he only regretted that he could not come amongst them as often as he could wish. (Cheers.) The remaining toasts included "The Mining Interests," "The Officers and Committee of the Wrexham Football Club," "The Mayor" (proposed by the President), &c. A number of favorite songs enlivened the proceed- ings, Mr Edisbury kindly accompanying 0:1 the pianoforte, and before separating guinea subscriptions to the funds of the club were entered into by several i'<-ntleni.:n, including the Mayor, the Hon. G. T. K-riiyon. Mr J. F. E iisbury, Mr Alderman Smith, Mrii. Bradley, Mr N. R. Griffith, Mr Edgar, Mr <Jharle8 Davies, &c.
Wi.EXUAM RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.
Wi.EXUAM RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. TUESDAY, MAY 29TH. 1883. Present f'. ;.t.ain Griffith-Boscawen, in the chair Messrs S. T. Baugh, vice-chairman T. Ll. Fitz- Hugh, J. i ¡, Ffoulkes, J. James, J. Burton, J. Rogers, <; iarke, and R. Roberts; Mr J. Oswell Bury, cl e: HOLT WATEB SUPPLY. A special report oad been drawn up by Mr Hugh Davies, inspector of nuisauces, upon the proposed supply of water for Holt, bv the Wrexham Water- works Company, and from which the clerk gave the following notes he had made upon it :-The lowest estimated cost per annum for water, takiag the quantity required at 700 gallons per day, is 280. The a??^Lrepayment of principal and interest for a loan of 12000, necessary for constructing tank, purchase of lanu, and laying of pipes, is A:115, giving a total annual cost of If all the houses en route to and in Holt are supplied with water the annual income will be tlll, leaving to be provided for out of the rates £ 84. The rateable value of Holt for special ex- penses isE2544, and it will take a rate of 81 in the I pound tto provide for the deficiency of £ 84. The alternative scheme is, the offer of the Wrexham Waterworks Company to lay the pipes from Wrex- ham to Holt upon the authority guarantee'ng seven i per cent, upon the outlay, estimated at £3,550 for ten years the water rents received to be deducted from the guaranteed charge, which would be about V-45, deduct income as above £111. leaving to be provided for out of the rates .for ten years 2131, which was equal to a little more than Is in the £ 1.—The mem- bers expressed a general opinion that the schemes were too costly for a place like Holt, and after some discussion it was agreed to defer the further consider- ation of the schemes. It was decided that as an ex* periment a well should be sunk near the cross, for the purpose of testing the quantity and quality of the water. HYDRANTS. I Mr Hugh Davies submitted a list of hydrants I which were available for use in case of fire ia the die. trict, and it was decided to pay the Wrexham Water- I works Company 210 10s for the use of them, pro- viding that the necessary pressure was maintained by the Company. BYE-LAWS, &C. I A letter was read from the Local Government Board suggesting that the Authority should again take into consideration the desirableness of adopting building bye-laws, based on the Central Board's model bye-laws. The letter also stated that Rural Sanitary Authorities could, under the new educational code, close any school in their districts in the event of in- fectious disease breaking out, if they thought such a step necessary.—After a discussion, it was agreed that application should.be made to adopt bye laws for the entire Union. I THE INFECTIOUS HOSPITAL SITE. I A letter was read from Messrs Acton and Bury stating that they had been in communication with the Vicar of Ruabon as regarded the provisional agree- ment for purchase of the land on the Croes Newydd road, and had obtained a tracing from Mr A. C. Baugh, engineer. They found the Vicar of Ruabon considered, from the tracinejin his possession that the boundary was co-terminus with the brook, and he stated that the land was glebe and not, as was sup- posed, part of the poors land in the parish of Ruabon. Taking the area at 2a. 29p. and the rate per acre at 2150, the purchase money came to JS327 3s 9d. It appeared it would be necessary that the Bishop of the Diocese should concur in the sale and it would also have to be approved by the Ecclesiastical Com- missioners, so that it would probably be quite a month before they could submit the contract to the Rural Authority, but the draft was being prepared and should be forwarded to the necessary parties for approval without delay. It was of course understood that the minerals were reserved together with full powers for working them. I U ""U THE NUISANCE INSPECTORS' REPORT. I <ft # <n 1 l *-v • • Mr HiCiwara varies reported as toiiows:- Since the last meeting, several cases of measles and scarletina have been reported to me during the month in Cefn. Acrefair, and Rhos. and one in Cross-lanes, Bangor. Disinfectants have been used and distributed in all these places. The general complaint in Marchwiel and Bangor and the district around there is the want of wholesome water within reasonable distance. I mentioned in my last report that a pump erected by the Authority at Crabtree Green was out of order. I shall be glad of your instructions to have it repaired. My attention wai called ta the Ruabon brook, the water is very low in it at present, consequently it leaves all the sewage from the cottages stagnant. In one part from Pont Adam down, it runs between two rows of houses with windows opening on each side of the river, which is covered with green weeds and s=w>ge, the stench from it is very offensive. Y ur instructions will oblige. Mr Ulennie has taken the plans of Uhosand Cefn away it is difficult to find the junction for house drain connections without the plans. It was decided that the Ruabon brook should be cleaned out, and Mr Glennie should be written to respecting the plans. Mr Hugh Davies presented the following report:- Defective Supply of Water to Bwlchgwyn, Brymbo, and at P-ntre Bais, Miner a.—The supply of water to these localities was under discussion by this Sanitary Committee in July, 1874, and at various times afterwards, but nothing fin illy was decided in connection therewith. There are in this locality about 120 occupied houses, inhabited by near 6UO people, and although they get plenty of water in winter, caught in ditches and various holes on the surface of the ground, yet in the summer for several m nths these dry up nearly altogether, so that there is not enough of water left to serve one-tenth of the inhabitants. There are few places that the inhabitants call wells, but they are only catch holes for surface water and what percolates from the bog in few places. When the abjve fail the inhabitants have to go to the Nantyffrith brook, distance on an average of 6 0 yards, for water, down a very steep bank and rocky pathway, too steep to employ horses to carry the water up. The Clerk was directed to ask the Brymbo Water- works Company as to the terms upon which they would supply the district with water. a
-WREXHAM COUNTY COURT.I
WREXHAM COUNTY COURT. I WEDNESDAY, MAY 30rH. I Before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., Judge. I PRINCE V. BEIRNE. I The plaintiff, a man named Prince living in Crescent Place, Wrexham, sued Mr John Beirne. brewer, to recover Ell 163 4d alleged to be due to him.NLir Cartwright appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Owen G. Jones for the defendant, and Mr Cart wright in opening said the plaintiff, Prince, formerly occupied the Griffin Inn, Ponkey, as the tenant of a man named Charles Hewitt, who had been carrying on the business for some years himself, and was. he believed, the freeholder. On the plaintiff taking the place a rental of 227 per annum was agreed to. and it was made a condition that the plaintiff should have his beer from Mr Beirne, brewer, Wrexham. There did not appear to be any objection made to that, and the plaintiff was let into possession upon those terms, and Mr Beirne supplied him with beer. Plaintiff remained in possession nine months, when he found the business didn't suit his wife and he himself was taken ill, which made it necessary for him to get out of the place. and he accordingly made an arran-ment with Hewitt by which Hewitt was to give him back the S25 he had paid for fixtures and goodwill on going in, and a further sum of S5 for licenses he had paid for. On a given date plaintiff attended at Mr Beirne's brewery to have the matter settled, and he stated the terms, which were very clearly defined, to Mr Beirne. However, the plaintiff heard nothing more about the matter, and he removed from the premises and handed the key to Mr Beirne. Hewitt was to go back or find a tenant, but Hewitt resided at Stafford, and there was a tacit understanding that Mr Beirne was to take over possession, and continue to supply the incoming tenant as heretofore. Shortly after that, Mr Beirne settled with Hewitt, who went into pos- session, and a month or so afterwards the plaintiff, who was unable to get any satisfactory arrangement, went to Mr Beirne and prays for a settlement, when Mr Beirne said, Oh, I don't owe you anything. There's a shilling, I th'nk, coming to you after all's cleared up. Here's the shilling, where's your pass book ?" He then made up the pass book and sent him off with a shilling. The arrangement was that the plaintiff was to have the beer at 22 per barrel, and, as was usual, the beer was debited at £4 4s. That was the common arrangement with brewers, and they allowed what they called discount, which, in the strict sense of the word, was the trade allowance. That was acted upon all through and credit was given in that book and the account was worked out in that way during the nine months. When the book was returned to Prince, who left the book for the account io be adjusted, they found that Mr Beirne had struck off all the allowances and altered the books in a way which had the effect of creating larger balances against the plaintiff to the extent of 23 a-id 25. Prince didn't understand this kind of thing, and said to the defendant, You bring me into a balance of 218 and don't give me credit for £ 30 which is due to me." They were thus left to flounder and find out their statement of accounts as best they might. Mr Uwen U. Iones (producing the defendant's ledger) said he had given Mr Cartwright notice to in- spect the ledger, and it was unfair to make these state- ments, because there was nothing in the ledger which was not capable of full explanation. Mr Cartwright: I won't look at your ledger, and I've told you so! What more do you want? I go upon the pass-book. His Hotior: And you say this pass-book has been altered in the way you state ? Mr Cartwright: Yes, sir. His Honor When once credit is given in the man's book so far as July, 1878, by cash 24 8s," and at the same time a simultaneous receipt is given for that amount, it's a curious thing to alter it afterwards in the man's book. Mr Cartwright: They can't do it I venture to say. It's an account stated. I put it in that way and I say it is not in the power of Mr Beirne or anybody else to go and hark back to a transaction of the kind and say Oh, we'll not have these terms. They're not the terms we've agreed upon although they were in writing. He believed there was a sum of about £6 due to Hewitt for rent which did not come into this account, and the plaintiff would have to take that sum to his debit whatever it was. The plaintiff was then called, and substantiated Mr Cartwright's opening statement. He said that Mr Chas. Hewitt agreed to give him back the 225 he had paid for goodwill, less some 17s or 18s for certain damage done to fixtures, and he was also to receive back C5 which he had paid for licenses. Mr Beirne understood this arrangement, which was made at the brewery. He (plaintiff) had owed Hewitt a quarter's rent, the rent being 227 a year. Had never had any account whatever beyond the pass book put in. By Mr Owen Jones: Was Charles Hewitt's tenant, not the tenant of Mr Beirne. When he left the Griffin Inn he owed Mr Beirne some money, 27 or £ 8. Was not indebted to Mr Beirne to the extent of about JS25. Mr Hewitt was present last Court day, and he (defendant) had paid him for coming. It was not true that he had not paid Hewitt and that he wouldn't corns again on that account. His Honor, examining the books, said the altera- tions made a differenc-3 of about £3118, but there was still a balance of 218 7s against the plaintiff, whose case appeared to be that there was due to him £ 1113$, being the difference between 230 and 218 7s. Mr Cartwright said that was exactly the case. Mr Owen Jones said the defence wa3 that in July, 1878, the plaintiff took the house in question from Mr Beirne, and was supplied with goods to the amount of 224, and he was allowed discount. In October he started the account, and up to March 1st he had goods over the amount claimed, for part of which he only paid. Mr Beirne was the then landlord, and Mr Hewitt, who lived in Staffordshire, wished to become the tenant again himself, and he (Mr Owen Jones) as solicitor to the firm of Messrs. Guirron, Parry, and Thompson, brewers, paid out Mr Beirne for the fix- tures and 25 for the license. Mr Beirne very honor- ably took that account to himself, and when Mr Prince lett the house he let him go scot free without notice. Mr Beirne did not wish to injure any man for a moment. He only wanted what was fair and right, and he would be willing to pay whatever his Honor might deem just and proper. He thought, however, after hearing the evidence it would be ad. mitted that Mr Beirne had only done what was up- right and straightforward in connection with the transaction. Mr John Beirne was then sworn and said he was the landlord of the Griffin Inn, Ponkey, and had let the house to Mr Prince, who became the tenant in July, 1878, and the first order amounted to 2.97. He knew nothing whatever about Hewitt and Prince being his tenant. When Prince left the house he owed him (defendant) about £-25, and included in this was a balance due for rent of 2.3 12s 6d. Hewitt was then desirous of becoming tenant again, and Mr Oftn Jones. on behalf of Guirron, Parry, and Thompson, paid him (defendant) out. The fixtures amounted to £18 18191 and the licensee Is 61, making a total of 224 Os 3d. He received this from Parry & Co., and placed it to the plaintiff's credit. After that there was a balance due to the plaintiff of Is 9..1 which he paid him. With regard to the pass book put in, he knew nothing about the alterations made in it. By Mr Cartwright: Knew nothing of any agree- ment between the plaintiff and Hewitt. The plaintiff had married a young woman twenty years of age, and they were fighting every night "—could not agree at all-paughter)-and the fixtures were accordingly very much damaged! Had paid the plaintiff the Is 9d, and he (plaintiff) was fortunate to get off so clear. Plaintiff had also a proper account rendered him at the time-April, 1879. Hewitt paid nothing to him (defendant) for fixtures, but he believed the plaintiff had paid Hewitt £ 25 when he went in. George Wallis, in the employ of Mr Beirne, said the pass-book was in his handwriting, as were like- wise the alterations, which were explained in the ledger. Mr Cartwright said he had nothing to do with the ledger, but went solely by the pass-book. His Honor, after a careful inspection of the books, said he could only make out that there were three Kums making 14s and one sum of lis due to the plaintiff at all, and he should therefore give judgment for 21 5s Od, with costs on the recovered amount. APPLICATION TO PARTITION PROPERTY. t Mr William Davies, Holywell, applied, on behalf of one Edward Humphreys, for an order to partition certain property knovn as "Talwrn," at Rhanberfeod, in the parish of Hope, left by the father, John Humphreys, a blacksmith, formerly resident at Rhanberfedd, under his will to be divided equally between the plaintiff and his brother William Humphreys. William Humphreys was dead and had left a will devising the property to his wife Mary Humphreys for life and reversion to his son William and some interest to John as well as to Margaret. It appeared that the brothers were in partnership at Rhanberfedd, in the parish of Hope, but in 1844 a conveyance of a portion of the pro- perty was made from the Earl of Derby and Lord Stanley to John Humphreys, who had enclosed the other part of the property from a common, and had been in possession of it for some time. The brothers borrowed £60 from Mr Peters, Caergwrle, to enable them to pay the consideration money mentioned in the conveyance, and that money was repaid by the brothers in September, 1857. Ths father made a will in June, 1844, shortly after the date of the convey- ance, and in that will the property was divided to Edward and William, share and share alike. Now, however, William was dead, and the present applica- tion was for an order to have the property partitioned between the surviving brother and the representatives of William, deceased. Edward Humphreys, the plaintiff, was then called and examined, after which Mr Cartwright, who appeared for the defence, told his Honor that the property asked to be partitioned was not capable of being partitioned. His Honor Mr Davies had better ask for a sale then ? Mr Cartwright Yes, sir. Let my friend buy us out. or we'll buy him out. Mr Davies said the property was capable of being partitioned, but that the plaintiff had retired from active business for the last seven years. Mr Cartwright Well, we'll buy you off and come to some arrangement to give you a lease of the premises upon conditions suitable to the peculiar cir- cumstances of the case. His Honor said he thought there were elements of a satisfactory arrangement in this proposition worthy of consideration. It would be the best course for the defendant to buy the plaintiff out. Mr Davies didn't see any difficulty in the matter, unless the plaintiff himself objected to give up the place. His Honor Oh, he'll get over any sentimental objection if you show him the money (Laughter.) The case was ultimately adjourned for a month with a view to a satisfactory settlement between the parties. EJECTMENT ORDERS. I On the application of Mr Bennion Acton, his Honor made orders against John Jones, of the Cot- tage, Bersham, to give up immediite possession of a certain cottage on the Plaspower estate, belonging to Mr T. Ll. FitzHugh and against William Schute, to give up certain premises belonging to the Mayor and Corporation of Wrexham. A MILLINERY ACCOUNT.—PECULIAR BASKING TRAN I SACTION. This was a claim by Mr Albany Paddon, draper, milliner, &c., High-street, Wrexham, against Catherine Curlett, milliner, Yorke-street, Wrexham, for £-119 6d for goods sold and delivered.—Mr J. Hopley Pierce appeared for the plaintiff, aud Mr W. Holloway Bott for the defendant. Mr Pierce said he understood Mr Bott was pre- pared to admit the particular debt, that a certain sum of money was owing, and in that case they would simply leave it to His Honor as to the terms of pay- ment. That was simply the dispute between them. The action was one of this sort. Some time ago the defendant filed a petition for liquidation, and it re- sulted in a composition of 3s in the £ being agreed upon by the majority of the creditors present. In accordance with these arrangements three promissory notes for 53 3d each were handed to his client. and he paid them into the bank. They were made payable at the London and Westminster Bank, London, and when the first beeame due and was sent up to the bank in the usual way it was returned dishonored. He was told that when two of the notes had been returned dishonored, the defendant and her sureties went round to the creditors, told them that a mistake had been made, and they paid the amount of the composition in cash. The second note became due on 13th February, and again his client presented the bill, and it was submitted by the Wrexham branch of the National and Provincial Bank to the London and Westminster Bank, and it was returned dishonored. He heard nothing of it until the third instalment became due on the 13th Match, and that was again presented and dishonored, in consequence of which he had resumed his original position, and was sueing for the balance of debt. Mr Glascodine said it was as Mr Pierce had stated. He (Mr Glascodine) was receiver in this case, and bills were given for the amounts due to creditors, and the defendant sent the money to the London and Westminster Bank, but being a small amount they returned it. When the second instalment became due she did not know what to do, having sent the money with the first and having it returned, and so on with the third. Mr Bott said his client admitted owing the money to Mr Paddon when she filed her petition. She paid the amount of first instalment—Is in the £ —three months after the composition was made, and the other two were payable at six and nine months. She went to Mr Paddon's on the 8th February, when the second instalment fell due, and was unabla to find Mr Paddon. She sent the money to the London and Westminster Bank, so that the dividends wtre actually paid, but the Westminster Bank for some reason refused to transact this business for her and sent back the money to her. Since then she had several times offered to pay the money, and the other creditors had accepted the money; but she placed herself in his Honor's hands, for not having mot the instalment by seeing that it was paid into the plain- tiff's hands, she knew her liability. She was very poor, as the fact of her filing her petition indicated, and left it with his Honor to make the lightest order that he thought would meet the case. He had offered his friend half the debt, which he thought was a very fair offer on his part Mr Pierce remarked that the offer was made with- out prejudice, and Mr Bott's offer "was to pay half the debt by monthly instalments of 10. each. His Honor said the woman had shown a disposition to pay, and he should order very lenient instalments indeed. Mr Bott having renewed his offer, His Honor asked which Mr Pierce would have, judgment for £2 10s to be paid in a month, or judg- ment for the full amount to be paid 10s 6J forthwith and the residue at 514 a month ? Mr Pierce I prefer the last one, air. His Honor: Well, I am afraid I must do that.
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I LONDON CORN MARKET. LONDON. Friday. Wheat quiet, about late rates. Flour dull. Oati weak. Barley, maize, beans, and peas without change.
CONFERENCE OF MINERS.' I
CONFERENCE OF MINERS. I The National Miners' Conference, adjourned from Birmingham last month, was opened at Manchester on Tuesday. Delegates representing 244,000 miners attended, and every coal-producing district was repre- sented. Mr Crawford, of Durham, was elected president. Reports were read from the districts mentioning changes that had occurred since the Birmingham sitting. The National Union report stated that strong efforts were being made to assist Mr Burt and hij colleagues in endeavoring to push forward the amendment of the Mines and Employers' Liability Acts. From the North Staffordshire re- ports it appeared that 8000 men were on strike in the district against a proposed 10 per cent. reduction. After the reports had been read, the conference was adjourned. On Wednesday. a letter, which had been sent to the Master's Association, asking the masters to call a meeting at which the subject of over-production might be discussed by workmen and employers, was read. The reply of the Masters' Society stated that, after full consideration, the Masters' Association were unable to agree to the request. A resolution was passed regretting that the masters had taken this course, insomuch as the conference believed that the result of such a meeting would have been to bring about closer union between capital and labor, and might have been the means of providing the remedy for the present distressed condition of the trade. A resolution was passed condemning over-production as the bane of the trade, and recommending all miner* in the United Kingdom to restrict the output. The reports which were submitted on the subject of organisation showed that considerable improvement had taken place in many districts in this respect. On Thursday the employers' liability act was dis- cussed, and approval was expressed of the amend- ments to be proposed by Mr Burt with the view of making the act compulsory. The Chairman brought forward the question of the amendment of the mines regulation act, and said by the present law an agent might have twenty collieries under his control, and while authorised to give managers instructions as to working them, he was not held responsible for accidents. A resolution was passed in favour of amending the act so as to make agents or managers- in-chief personally responsible for the working of mines. It was also resolved that men ought not to be placed in such responsible positions without a knowledge of gases and ventilation, and a.t least five years practical experience in mines.
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MOLD. I MEDICAL. We are glad to understand that Dr. Edward Williams of this town has passed the ex- aminations necessary to qualify him as a medical officer for the army and reserve forces. His father has been connected with the Militia for upwards of thirty years, and is now the senior sur- geon-major in that branch of the service, and we con- gratulate the son on his being likely to succeed him in the post. THE JUNE FAIR.—We beg to remind our agticul- tural friends that the usual monthly fair will be held on Wednesday next, and that no movement licenses will be required to bring in cattle, sheep, pigs, &c., from any district in North Wales, but we believe licenses will be required to bring in cattle from Cheshire. Stock can, however, be removed to any district without licenses. A LOST CHILD AT LEPSWoOD.-On Monday after. noon the family of Mr Thomas Jones, of Oak Villa, Leeswood, were much concerned by the digapdearance about three o'clock in the afternoon of a little boy named John. Inquiries were set on foot and searchings were made almost everywhere but to no purpose, and nothing was heard of the boy that evening, when information was given to the police. It seems that the boy wandered to Pontblyddyn losing his way there and going on to Hope station. He was out all niht on Monday, and wai taken into a house at Saltney late on Tuesday and brought home subsequently, we need not say much to the joy of his parents. THE FORTHCOMING ASSOCIATION.-The Quarterly Association of the Calvinistic Methodists of North Wales will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 13th, 14th, and 15th of June, at Mold. Preparatory arrangements are now being made, and it is expected the gathering will be a large as well as an important one. The Ordination Services will be held in the large chapel, New-street, on Thursday morning, the 14th. when the charge will be delivered by the Rev. Principal Edwards, of University Col- lege, Aberystwyth. Weather permitting, open air services will be held on Thursday evening and Friday, it is hoped—and with the kind permission of the Local Board—on the Bailey Hill. Among the reverend gentlemen expected to take part in the ser- vices are the following:—The Revs. Edwards, Bala Owen Thomas, D.D., Liverpool; Joseph Thomas, Carno; J. Hughes, D.D., Liverpool Hugh Jones, Liverpool; D. Williams, Liverpool; T. Charles Ed- wards, M.A., Aberystwyth; J. Cynddylan Jones, CardIff; D. Lloyd Jones, M.A., Llandinam; F. Jon es, Waenfawr; &o. Cheap trains are expected to run from Wrexham, Rhyl, Corwen, &c., in order to accommodate those who desire to attend. BRYMBO AND BROUGHTOtf. I ISROUGHTON SCHOOL BOARD.—At a meeting of the Board held on Friday week, present—Mr Sturge, in the chair Mr W. Venables, Mr William Ellis, and Mr Jno. Jones (clerk), it was resolved that a precept be issued on the overseers of Broughton for 2300, and on the overseers of Stansty for 260 8s 5d. returnable on the 27th June. There was no other business of any general interest. CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY.—On Sunday and Monday anniversary services were held at Bethesda Chapel, Brynteg, when the following popular ministers officiated. Rev. D. Johns, Ruthin Rev. J. Roberts, Rhos; and Rev. E. Lewis, Buckley. The chapel was well attended at each service, especially in the evening, when every place was occupied, the service at B:yn Zion Chapel on Sunday evening being abandoned in order to enable the congregation to attend Bethesda, and the Rev. John Roberts, the re- spected pastor, is to be congratulated on the success of the services. The collections, wuich were in aid of the building fund. though hardly equal to former years in consequence of the depressed state of the district, fully realised the most ardent wishes of the most sanguine. BRYMBO SCHOOL BOARD.—At a meeting of the Board on Tuesday there were present: The Rev. W. Jones, in the chair; Mr J. Owen, Mr E. Roberts, and Mr E. Kendrick Mr Jno. Jones, clerk,—Mr J. Parry, attendance officer, presented his report The average attendance at Brymbo National Schools for the last five weeks ending May 25th, being as follows: Boys, 149; girls, 115; Infants, 80. Vron Board School, 157; Bwlchgwyn Board School, 167. Showing the highest average for the corresponding month of the last four years. The Attendance Officer com plained of the extreme unwillingness of the County Magistrates to enforce the law against defaulters which nullified all his proceedings.—Mr Williams, contractor, was paid the balance of his account, 236, for the repairs at Bwlchgwyn Schools. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—The general meeting of the Brymbo Temperance Industrial Co-operative Society was held at the Society's rooms on Monday. The business done by the Society continues steadily to increase, as is shown by the report and statement of accounts for half-year ending March, 1883, the December quarter's sales amounting to 2579, and March quarter to £700, while the September quarter amounted to £380. The amount available for distri. bution, including a balance of 28 lis 3d brought forward, is JE59 16i 4d, which was decided to be dealt with as follows: 21 per cent. per annum depreciation of Building Account; 2.V per cent. depreciation of Plant and Fixtures; is in the £ dividend on mem- bers' purchases for both quarters; 6d in the £ dividend on non-members' purchases, and the balance carried forward. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversarv services in connection with the Brake Wesleyan Sunday School were held on Sunday, the preacher for the day being the Rev. Guest, of Manchester. The afternoon service was entirely devoted to recita- tions and dialogues, the children performing their part in a very creditable and praiseworthy manner, great pains having been bestowed upon them by Mr Henrv Williams, the superintendent of the school, and Mr Ellis Hughes, the secretary. Appropriate hymns were selected out of "Silver Songs," which were tastefully sung by the choir and scholars, under the direction of Mr George Pugh. In the morning and afternoon service a solo was sung by Miss M. Povey, in the place or the chant, and a duet by Miss Maggie Hughes and Miss M. E. Pugh in the evening. The services were of a most hearty character throughout. The congregations at each service were unusually large. and liberal collections were made in aid of the school funds. GWERSYLLT. I CONCERT.—On Wednesday a concert was given in tne National School s by Miss Jessie M. Sparrow, Gwersyllt Hill, assisted by the Messrs Sparrow, her brothers, and other ladies and gentlemen from the district, the proceeds being in aid of the girls' school. There was a large attendance. The platform was draped with crimson and ornamented with a choice variety of cut and pot flowers of variegated foliage. The chair was occupied by Mr Evan Morris, High- field. The programme were quib a work of art, being the design and execution of Mr J. H. Sparrow, on the back of which was displayed an appropriate etching of children coming from a village school. The following took put in the entertainment: Mr J. C. Bredin, Mr A. II. Sparrow Mr J. A. Sparrow, Miss E. Denduyts, Mr T. R. James, Miss Jessie M. Sparrow, Miss Knight. Mr W. C. Hughes, Mr R. B. Sparrow, Miss F. Humphreys. The accompaniments were ably supplied by Mr J. C. Bredin and Mr T. R. James, who rendered most valuable assistance and discharged their dnty in a skilful and accomplished manner. Mr Evan Morris proposed a most cordial vote of thanks to those ladies and gentlemen who had so willingly responded to the invitation of Miss Jeisie M. Sparrow to assist her in so laudable an object as to a-ssist the Girls' School in the parish and provide fun Is for so good an institution. The National Anthem terminated a most pleasant and enjoyable eveninsr. NORTHOP. Ii STEALING A UOAT.-ON the 22tid of Mav several men were at the R id Lion having soma beer.- and one of them named Robert Bellis took off his coat, throw- ing it on a bench while he went out. On his return about eight o'clock he found it was gone, and he gave information to the police. Suspicion fell on a man named Edward Jones, of Pentremoch, who of late has got into very li-.ose habits, though he was never charged before with larceny. Acting-Sergt. Denson went in search of him, and found him in possession of the coat. On being apprehended he said the coat had been given him, a story he told to the mabtmtes at Mold on the following day, when he was remanded ti l Saturday. On that day he was brought up at the County Hall before P. B. D. Cooke and E. Thomson, Esqrs., and sent to gaol for fourteen days.
THE GOLFTYN WAYWARDEN DISPUTE.…
THE GOLFTYN WAYWARDEN DISPUTE. Ii PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE II MAGISTRATES. APPOINTMENT OF A NEW WAYWARDEN. .1,; toe l'Wrtl1op Petty Sessions on Thursday before Col. Wills, Rev. W. Evans, and J. Henry and W. I bom, E.qr3., the attention of the Court was chiefly occupied with the consideration of the Golftyn way- warden dispute. Our readers will remember that a month ago Mr Elwood attended the Court and informed the Bench that no legal vestry had been held at St. Mark's for thes electron of waywarden to represent the township of Golftyn, therefore that the appointment there made was also illegal. For that reason he asked their Wor- ships to make an appointment there and then. This. the Magistrates could not do, adjourning the question ot appointing a warden until last Thursday. There was a good deal of interest taken in the case, and the room was crowded during the hearing. Mr Tibbits appeared for the ratepayers of Connah's Quay, and Mr Id wood appeared for himself.—Mr Kelly, the clerk tfl the Justice- having explained the case, Mr hhvoodwasaworn.and sail that he objected to the appointment made at the Vestry as the Vestry itself was illegally convened. The Chairman Who was appointed by the Vestry? Mr Kelly: Mr W. A. Stott, he is here. Mr Elwood then said that he appeared to take ob- jection to the appointment made in the Vestry in question. The Vestry was !'elol in St. Mark's School- room on the 4th of April, and was illegal inasmuch as the notice calling it had only been posted on the church door on Sunday morning, the 1 -t of April. The Rev. W. Evans Who called the meeting ? Mr Etwood I callod the meeting, and the notices were posted on the church door by my son. They were taken down by someone almost immelliately, and have not been seen since. As soon as the m'etin wis opened I saw that it would be ruled by a cliq.,0 frotn the K^lsterton Brewery, though I don't mean to say that Mr Late had anything to do with it, but it was a clique from the brewery. lhe Rev. W. Evans Yon had better confine your- self to facts, Mr Elwood, and avoid personalities. Mr Elwood What I state are facts. The Rev. W. Evans Then they are facts which have nothing to do with the case. Mr Elwood The whole thing is the result of pairtv feeung, and t told them at the meeting that ttîe, notice was bad. Mr Kelly Then what you state is that the meeting which was called by you was illegal, and was so because you did not do your duty. Mr Elwood I was under the impression that tile vestry meeting mu.t be called within e even days after the 2:'th of March, so the meetin^ g was Kfni. ?h of April, b.? I W!W infor?d th? would be iregal. The Rev. W. Evans: Then you tell us that you I come here to profit by your own fault? An appoint- ment was made. was there not, Mr iveliy ? Mr Kelly: Yes, Mr Holt was appointed, but if there was no vestry there was no appointment. The Rev. W. Evans In that case it seems to me that our obvious duty in the matter is to follow the wishes of the inhabitants. Mr Tibbits: I am here to represent them,, your worships and they have a very decided objection to Mr Elwood. Mr Elwood Ought not I to have had notice of this opposition ? It» unfair to spring it upon me m this månner. ?Mr?e? You created the difficulty, Mr Elwood, and you ought to have been prepared for all con- tingencies. Mr Tibbits said perhaps the most convenient course would be for him to read a petition which had been must extensivel sined by the ratepayers, and then 'I to cross-examine Mr Elwood with regard to some of the statements lie had made. Mr Elwood That petition is nothing but spleen, which has been got up against me by Mr Tibbits. The petition is a most scandalous and libellous one. They only sent it out to be signed last night, and the man who took it got drunk and lost it, then they got up another this morning. Mr Kelly Your statements now are as, libellous as any which can be contained in a petition. Mr Tibbits then read the following petition :— To the Justice! of the Peace for the County of Flint-I Narthop Division. We. the undersigned, inhabitants and ratepayers of the township of Golftyn, in the parish of Nerthop, in the County of Flint, most respectfully submit tc your Worships the following reasons why Oliver EIlwoocl, of the said township of Golftyn. farmer, should not be re-appointed Waywarden of such township Your petitioners and many other ratepayers attended a Vestry meeting held on Wednesday, the Fourth day of April last, and thereat elected Samuel Edward tott, of t b-4 said to;vnship of Goiftyn, IV&.vwarden for such; t,)wn- ship for the ensuing year. The 8" i.1 meeting was called by a notice, signed by the said Oliver Ellwood, and posted upon the church and chapel doors. About 40 ratepayers attended. The pro- ceedings thereat were perfectly regular. After the appoint- ment of a chairman, it was proposed and seconded that tlie said Samuel Edward Stott should be appointed Way- warden. It was also proposed and seconded that the said Oliver Ellwood should be re-appointed Upon both pro- positions being put to the meeting it was found that all theratepayerspre-ent, with the exception of theproposerand seconde: of the amendment, voted for the said Samuel Kd- ward Stott. Immediately afterwards the said Oliver Ell- wood declared that the meeting had not been legally called, and stated that he should apply to your Worships. Had the said Oliver Ellwood been re-appointed Waywarden at such meeting your petitioners submit that no question whatever would have been raised by him as to its validity, and that the irregularity (if any) in calling such meeting was purposely contrived by the said Oliver Ellwood in order to make the proceedings void in the event of another ratepayer being appointo i Way war. ten in his stead. Your petitioners also desire to call your Worships' atten- tion to tne fact that, there is no footpath through the portion of Conn ih's Quay within the said township of Golf- tyn. The want of one has been very greatly felt by your petitioners and the inhabitants generally, especially at night and in the winter time. The said Oliver Ellwood :is Waywarden, has not only neglected to make one, but h is actually stopped the men sent to make one by the Sur- veyor to the Highway Board. At a public meeting recently held within the said town- ship to consider the state of the roads and take steps to have them remedied, the said Oliver Ellwood attended and tiireatf ned to strike a ratepayer who proposed to call the attention of the Highway Board to the subject, and by his unseemly conduct caused the meeting to be broken up in Co-: fusion. If the proceedings by the Vestry on the appointment of the said Samuel Edward Stott are found to be void, your petitioners venture ti) ask your Worships t,) appoint the said Samuel Edward Stott, Waywarden for the said town- ship, and so confirm the selection, made by the ratepayers. —And your petitioners will ever pray. Ac. (The peti ion was signed by about 30 Freeholders and R itepiis ers within the township.) Mr Elwood interrupted several times, and said that the facts were not as stated in the petition. Mr Kelly Did you tell them at the vestry, before the appointment was made, that the vestry was illegal ? Mr Elwood Yes, I told them so before the chair- man was appointed. (Cries of "oh oh from the body of the Court.) The petition is the most libellous that was ever presented to a court of juice or pub- lished in a newspaper. Mr libbits: You say, Mr Elwood, that the notice was put 3n the church door by your son? Mr Elwood It was. Mr Tibbits When ? Mr Elwood On Sunday, the 1st of April. Mr Tibbits Did you take it off the church door ? Mr Elwood No. Perhaps you know better than me when it was taken off. Mr Tibbits: But you took part in the Vestry, did you not ? Mr Elwood: I saw it was a clique from beginning to end. Mr Tibbits But were you not proposed and seconded as waywarden, for the year ? Mr Elwood Yes. Mr Tibbits: Why did you not object then ? Mr Elwood Before the Chairman was appointed I told them the meeting was illegal. Mr Tibbits: Have you not told a ratepayer that you called an illegal meeting purposely so that the pro- ceedings would be void, because you knew the public feeling was against you ? Mr Elwood No, I never did. Mr Tibbit, Be careful, Ml Elwood, you are on your oath, you know. Do you say you did not say that to a ratepayer of Golftyn ? Mr Elwood: No, I never said it to any latepayer of Golftyn ? The Rev. W. Evans here suggested that a meeting of the inhabitants of Golftyn should ba held to decide on the name of a warden who should be submitted to that Court for appointment that day month. Mr Kelly said it would be well that a waywarden should be appointed: at once, so that the general busi. ness should not suffer. Mr Elwood then said he did not wish for the ap- pointment at all. He had, been there from the beginning, and !t had been a costly aBTaif Lo him. beAJL ihe Rev. W. Evans Then perhaps we had better appoint Mr Elwood? Mr Elwood said he had taken very great interest in affairs of the Board, and he could get a petition as! r) as himself to state that the roads were in a much better state now than when he had been appointed. The Rev. W. Evans Is Mr Stott willing to serve? Mr Stott said that he was, and that he was continu- ally going over the roads. Their Worships then had a consultation, the result of which was that the Chairman said the justices were of opinion that a third and an independent party should be appointed.—Mr Bellis, Cerrigllwydion, i see jou are here, are you willing to act ? Mr Bellis said he was. Mr Stott I should be quite satisfied with the ap- pointment of Mr Bellis. Mr Kelly What do you say, Mr Elwood, would you be satisfied ? Mr Elwood Yes, I should be satisfied. The Chairman Then we appoint Mr Bellis to be waywarden for Golftyn for the current year. Mr Elwood, patting Mr Bellis on the back, Welt done, Mr Dellis, well done." The Chairman Everybody seems to be satisfied1. Mr Kelly asked whether anybody else had any complaint ? Mr Elwood I object as a ratepayer of Kelsterton against the appointment of Mr Armor as the way- warden for Kelsterton. I am a ratepayer of that township. Me Elwood was then put on his oath, and said that the notice calling the meeting was posted on the 27th or 28th of March, the meeting being held on the 2nd of April. He believed that the notice was posted on a telegraph pole and on a chapel door, bat no notice was posted on the, church door. Mr Stott: There is no church in the township. Mr Kelly Where was the meeting held ? Mr Elwood: In the Kelsterton Brewery office. (Laughter.) Mr Kelly: Where are the Kelsterton Vestries, usMuafll, y held ? Mr Elwood In St. Mark's Schoolroom always tiiii now. Only two attended the Vestry, and they were fetched out of the brewery by Mr Armor. Their names were George Brown and David Lloyd. George was the chairman, and Davey proposa l that Mr Armor he re-elected warden, which was seconded, by the Chairman, George, supported by Mr Armor, and carried unanimously. (Laughter.) The Rev. W. Evans: Then there were three at the meeting ? Mr Elwood: Yes. Mr Tibbits Were you present, Mr Elwood? Mr Elwood No. Mr Tibbits And you make these statements on oath ? Mr Kelly observed th at for a man who complainedi of liinbellous statements, Mr Elwood was somewhat remarkably loose in his language. It was then understood that the question should be settled at the next sessions, the Rev. W. Evans remarking that Mr Elwood would then be called upon ta prove the statements he had just made, or the justices would not interfere in the matter. R HOSLL ANERC HRUGOG. TEm.rFa.i,Cv-. The Independent Chapel Blue Ribbon Association held a public meeting on Wednes- day evening preaMed over by the Pastor (Rev. R. koberts), when addresses were delivered by the thai. u<an Mes? J. Johnson (in EnKli.h) and Wi:S?m W.M?ma, HaH-street. MMs Bowyer also ?n.. Yr E.?h A.n.M.M?ndM. Humphrey Jones sari" ? P'i™vL ?e l08e fiVe "? membera we,e inv?teX Luum.\1:.1:- M.-A numerousiy attended meeting of fthh»e YLinb! eraf ls of this^ place waa held in Rho? Board Schools on Wednesday to give effect to a re?oS 1)a.-st.-(I time ao that a Liber,%l Association be    ttid after a f„5r„„ark. by chairman  others referrin to the importance of  I\nll a report by Mr W. 0. Hii.?., of the Iiberai Ct)unty M:?et i n.L,t Detibi-1h, h es, of tlit! l,iberal (J.,)unty Metin¡:{ at Ðenbigh. the following ¡::entlemen ?5? ?? '"<'ntiuned:-PrM!dt.nt. Rev. R. Roberts vice-president Mr W. R Griffiths* VVMI .8ecretianas» Messrs J. Denbigh Jones and B Williams. trea8"rer' MrE- Hooson Members of mi* tte R' it T'TT9 «'U and Ezra Jones ??' "???''??y?nM). Me?M R. Jones tWhite » k f (Po"key)», Hez. Jones, W. O i Hughes F JT ones <?t" t' IsMc Jcnbins Ti. of uttitin-- with theNationa!FedeM' Association, formation of ru?, &c.. were kf?S? hands of the Committee ?' '-ep?t to the next .n?i.? After the htts.ae? of the n?etin? was o?ver ??\fr H.?on ^-VS as1e,, to say a few words on the cousecra- tion mqu? estion, but as the vestry to elect two ne?t n.e.nb..r.w?tohe heM on the 11 th Jnne. he pre-! fc.re.Hc.v,,? the .n ?r n?til then, but ur-ed all to att.end ;it that lDeetin anti elect men that would  l'tu:1': MH> ltJ.\SY Socn:'n. party o youn; men'    R'.om". Rholl" :4iitt who, of course. \Vore the blue   \ouU be the best way to draw the ?t.t'r? metn wha f™?* qui-nted too public-houses and to win Hi™ to the Blue Ribbon Army. A meetine y? ??'??? *'? purpose; Mr Johnson pronS thrr^ h«P f°F aH Easy Society be instituted ^vhich .L HO;'I' ,)f Oak Proo and ?' &v," and to hoM meetings fortnightly in the large  the Cm:u.. Room%. The meeting., consist of *° read. in* rceitationa, diatom*, and Hpaeehea T £ » H ,tip a code of rules, which were accordagly printQd 14-? and they commenced to work in eal'n-  h? attended them on every side, and now sJr*?** W 1 of te" mem bers (who started this cause) they e«n "ter t? The amount now in hand h about £1;)1. 1" dO. been made up by the members &c b')ldl b pence per fortnight in contribution? 'h ?.t twe. as foUows:—President, Mr J. Joh?' are present. J. Bdwa.d?junio/? ?. ;?'????ars Ji' t g'  I  J h 0 ne 9 treasurer, J. Green aecret?'??  !!am?; doorkeeper. Robert lWers- '.u '6. WiI. "1.1'1 't' Joneø Theyh&vaa?acommiM?????. ?. comprising 33 members besides of!n.rg ?"?tit concert was given by the members of the speciaI May 19th which was a complete success on were given for the following com petition I,ve prz"lJ metic 58 metic (mental), speech, dialogue, and s{n '1" room wa< full and everyone eni?vt't) hm<e!ve* hI Th' I "?'? thoroughly. This society h? a Kt? ¡>;I'ty', e of the working young men of the Suciety, \IIP "¡ llth V'V 11th they arc having atrip to [,jv 9th inst. a procession vvill be formed whi-h w;! t;» the principal streets of Khoa. «re:Upr,ir1 to t   Mr Johnson who so ably preaides ()Ver tlw ? tlJ d h h th h I. 1 ,Ilt",IIO"íI an d who haa the honor of being the fou-mU^ot this ''Dh ..I II tU]" society in Rhos. BOBINO COMMITTEE.—The followin been received in reply to an ap[tttc:tti.,n ?r Joseph Davies, on behalf of the Com-" uiftc, Jones, of Lianerchrugog Hall, the( Y(,nes, of Llanerchru,rog ti I(' -)!n Illittee expressed their WMh to publish i? but tii T e which was written at his dictation, .hui;')? ,:t r. .11 b, 'r"I"'nt dangerous illness, was by no means h?, f publication— 1)1" Eglwyseg Manor House, Llangollen, inch M 'i!y DF,AR SIR, -Althoug t.nnk th?L t ttit, wh We 1 understand that the boring for the tieep?-r coiU i lire 1 made will by no means be the hest for jtrov?)' t),, c': ¡he I i. KuVt><>a, I .v? 7 /.a mya.ul 1m, .rex<.Iam allu U'\f)(;¡¡. WI;! ,t"dn:J:, least .KIWto the expnse as it pr' cc?tt.-? to '? mt-n.. I'. ,I t .1 1'/) t "I h, I '\JI'I is required. The mt jrprize, which h is s„t f 1 to. I lI!lf" by practlca miners thoroughly acquaints* w,t,c"rd t"a districts and encouraged Uy the "pt?t 'n n! • tw v. 1"11.1 geological authorities (whoxii I 11,?ve tntt?c t I 1 1;11 r.( at the Uovernaient Department in L?nttott). i, r, ?. i I greatest importance to the whol "eig'iiij-jurt, more so to other landowners Ul.U t» til.?n?i (,lAC t4 promote it, for I think that if ?Liiyone i?iter?!,t "t th hI' In to countenance it through re lance on hi- »nV!, on advice te? weighty thM that which f:t. f.nr, '? !t ? ? more if with the view of standing bv ;«„i M?atuutv J' ing by it at 'he expense of those wh? have m .r? K;, ;) such an attirude on thlslocCloll will be w«ll bf>r„e j,, and re-c lle.l against them ia the future—Your? tru? Mr Joseph Davies. T. The gratifying encouragement given in the ahov» letter has induced the Committee to F\hlllublc their efforts to complete the necessary preparatory arr'an t ments, andi the boring operations have beetl thi week commenced! in a field attached to the Onen Fawri farm. The work will be carried forward witil E,irit and determination; and as the whole funds will be expended solely in the boring trlah, 1111 (Jortant. results may be expected. It is to be regretted that other .4te(I w i ttgi landowners, equally interested with Mr Jones, LLuier- chrugog Hall, hava not given more liberal and sub. stantial support to so important a project, than they hitherto have done. The Committee, with a view to increase their means, have arranged t < ii,lil-I a, "rand concert at the C'apel Mawr, on the 18th inst., to the success of which the services of Mr James Sanva»e the eminent baritone, will doubtlessly, lar ely c'n: tribute. Mr W. Davies, U.C.W., the well-known tenor, and Miss Jenny Owen, Holywell, are en"a^l The services of the Rhos Choir are also secured-. success of the concert is beyond •nie.stion, an i » goodly increase of the Committee's funds will be the result.
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THE UUjjSAR*. The Denbighshire regiment of hussars assembled at Ruthin on Thursday week for ten days permanent duty. The attendance last week was rather meagre but has improved this week. They have been drilled daily under Col. Naylor Ley land, cnmman(!i!,?, Maj<? Barnes, Major Mesham, Captain Mouseley, Vaptato BudJieom, Lieutenants Owen Williams, Ormenw.1 Cotton, Bate, Crofton, Parry, and Mellor, with 'Nlaj r Cieagh, adjutant, and Dr. Hytun-J?ne.< ,L 0 t 'I'' surgeon-major. The regiment consisted of foup troops, the A, Hangollen, B, Wrexham, (', Huthm' and D, Denbigh. About ?UO men are on the ground, the larger number being from h.utm aml tie?bigh districts. On Wednesday Col. Nayioc 1?1?)? prize of 250 to 50 of the best and c!cnne?t: nu n in the regiment was decided. It was 81 al)ipc, ti- :I tnern- bers. of the Ruthin troop, 16 of the Wivxhatn tr.>r>.>t eight of the Denbigh troop, and five of the Llangollen troop. The contest for this prize n.xcited great iu- terest, and was very keenly contested. On Wednesday afternoon, the dismounted sword competition took place in a field on the Corwen load, with the following resultA. Troop"—1st prize, Corporal D. Owen 2nd, Private It JOIK-S Private W. Izi. Evans. B. Forrester; 2nd, Sergt. Forrester; :!r I, Private Latham. C. Troop—1st, Corporal Williams 2nd1,. Ptivate D. Williams 3rd Private Parry. D. Troop —1st, Private Johnson 2nd, Sergt. Williams; :kd. Corporal J. Roberts. The badge for the greatest number of well turned out men fell to the C. Troop (Ruthin) with 21. On Thursday there was an undress review and inspection by Colonel Lord Kerr, In- spector of Auxiliary Cavalry. Troop and general sword exercise on horseback was also taken, an 1 in the afternoon the sword exercise contest mi horseback for the silver cups came off in the same field as the day before. Theregimentalsergt.-majorof the 2nd Dragoon Guards (Grey) was the judge and after about half- an hour's drill across the lie Id, the first prize— op ('Il. Naylor Leyland's silver cup—was awarded tu CVrp. Daniel Owen, A Troop, Llangollen and the second, Major Barnes? silver cup, to Sergt. W. Forrester, li Troop, Wrexham. The decision was hailed with great applause, and the band; under Bandmaster Stephenson, struck up and led the way into town, where the men unhorsed Corp. Owen and carried him in triumph to his hostelry, the Cross Keys, where the whole band was liberally treated by the winner. Owing to the paucity of members, the Llangollen and Wrexham Troops were ama.lgamated UlII (tJr Capt. Buddicum. Capt. (late Adjutant) Morrison arrived on Wednesday night, and was present on parade. REVIEW DAY. Before proceeding to the field on Friday morning the adjudication of the four prizes offered by Mrs W vylor-Leyland, Nantclwyd Hall, the wife of the Colonel, took place on the Market-square, amidst a large assembly of military and civilians, including a number of ladies. The headquarters were at the Castle Hotel. The officers' mess in the large room was elegantly laid out and furnished by Mr By ford and Mrs Green, the host and hostess. In connection with the training, a first-class and fashionably attended dramatic performance was given on Tuesday evening in the Town Hall, Ktitiiiu, by Mrs Mas ie Hannan, Wrexham, who was thoroughly well supported by a talented company. The pieces produced were: Lady Audley's Secret" and the comedietta of "The Jealous Wife," the leading characters of Lady Audley and" Mrs Dupie" being as usual admirably sustained by Mrs lianiwn, wliiist the iiiitior parts were also successfully re pre- sented, and we understand the officers and gentlemen who patronised the event have expressed their entire satisfaction with the entertainment.
ii EXECUTION OF FAttAJi.,.
ii EXECUTION OF FAttAJi. Michael Fagan, the third of the prisoner* convictad of Mr Burke's murder, was executed in Kilmainbaiu prison, Dublin, on Monday. The condemned rriut!, who slept well during the night, rose shortly before six o'clock, and an honr later was present at ma* Fagan walked without assistance to the scaffold, and his death appeared to be instantaneous. About v hundrek persons assembled outside the gaol, but v.re was no demonstration of any kind. -————
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