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CONSERVATIVE MEETING AT BUCKLEY.

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CONSERVATIVE MEETING AT BUCKLEY. Unler the auspices of the Mold Conservative A-sociation, a meeting was held at the Primitive Methodist School-room on Monday evening, when the chair was occupied by Mr John Watkinson, Buckley Collieries. In a few remarks he introduced the names of th¿ Hon. Menry Neville Mostyn and Mr Ap Hugh WiiHams as candidates in the Conservative interest for the county and boruu,,h respectively, and these gentlemen having spoken at some length in denuncia- tion of the p"!icy of the present Government, they were followed by the Riht Hon. H. C. Raikes, M.P., who said that the Conservative party was F.bove all things and in all things a national party. Its object was r.s far as possible to make the least and not the most of those differences which separated class from class. It was quite p(issible to handle burning ques- tions in twu very different spirits it was possible to dt-al with them as the means of enlarging and widen- ing the separation of classes, ar.d it was possible to deal with them in a spirit of goodwill as the means of bringing classes together. This was the object and policy of the Conservative party. As a proof of that statement he quoted the Master and Servant Act, the Friendly Societies Act, and the Act removing from working men the !<tinma of political crime because they chose to act differently from their emp!oyers. (Cheers.) Refernnz to foreign affairs, he said the policy of the late Lord Beaconsfield and the policy of the Conservative party was not to be actuated by an effusive sympathy with any foreign nation, but it was governed nrst by a sense of England's duty. and secondly by a recogni- tion of English interest. It was the duty of a man when he became a Minister of the Queen to put aside personal predilections and to !ook 6rst to the duty which he owed to his Queen and his country. That was the policy of Lord BeaconsHeld, the policy of the ?-a's"t       au I '? was the policy which would prevail when they c?me into power again. (Cheers.) During the fix yeara the Conservatives held power they secured peace with honor, and the influence of England in the Councils of Europe. Great as was the power of England when they entered office, they left England greater than when they took oiBca. and this they did with an ex- penditure, comparatively speaking, of miilions of pounds less than the sum which the Liberals were now spending. (Cheers.) The fo eign policy of the Government had disgraced England in the eyes of foreign nations. Alluding to home affair", he re- marked that every trade was drooping, every industry declining, and any Government which would not in. stitute an inquiry into such a state of affairs was unworthy of the confidence of the people. (Cheers.) A Correspondent writes Mr Raikes' criticism on the Intermediate Education Bill for Wales, and on the Sunday Closing Act, caused the audience, which consisted almost entirely of Liberals, to show their en- tire disapproval of his remarks, consequently he had to draw it mild, and he had very little more to say. The Chairman called upon Mr Humphreys, the Con- servative agent, to address the meeting in favor of the two candidates, but so much disfavour was displayed towards him, that although he made every attempt to make his voice heard, he had to sit down in despair.— Mr Gregory, Hawarden Collieries, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr R ikes and the two candidates. This gained a cheer from the Conservatives, who were few, but mMt of the audience shouted out Lord Grosvenor for ever." The proceedings concluded by sinking the National Anthem," which was preceded by hearty cheers for the Grand Old Man." COEDPOETH -AN-D-MIN-ERA-. WERN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. We are requested to publish the following:—"In consequence of receiving an uncourteous a-ld disordinate notice of burial, and to prevent the recurrence of the same, the Congregational Church at Wern unanimously passed the following resolution at a Church meeting du!y convene i on the SLtit day of May, 1885. That this Church utterly disregards every notification to dispense with the service of her minister to omciate at burials in this place, and t:Jat no one outside the Church has a right to officiate at the same without his consent. Also, that every request for permission must be made to the minister by the person appointed to omciate.' "—Richard Jones, secretary. CORWEN. BURGLARY.—An extraordinary robbery was !ate!y committed at the house of Miss Davies, BrynIIan, Gwyddelwern. It seems that the servant maid left the house at a quarter to eight in the evening (Mi<s I Davies having left earlier) for chapel, and on returning at ha.lf.p"st; eight the maid on entering the house and going upstairs, found that the bedrooms had been entered into, all the draw-'rs therein having been thrown open and upset. The steps had also attached drawers, where the purses were kept, and the drawers were opened, and £17 in gold taken out of one, leaving S2 uatouchea the second purse containing a B5 note was left unstolen, but thrown abouut in the aams manner as the first. DENBIGH. POLICE COURT.—On Monday, Joseph Davies, car- driver, Va)e-ro:<.d, Rhyl, was brought up in custody before the Mayor and Mr T. Evans, and fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk and disorderly on Sunday afternoon in High-street. He was further charged wit!! assaulting Sergt. Jone?, by kicking him, on being taken into custody.—The Mnyor said it was a bad case, and he was further fined jEl 5s GJ, including costs. FOUND DEAD.—Early on Saturday morning. Wm Probert, aged fifty-three, ballast train conductor, was found dead in a third-class railway carriage, where he had been put for safety, late on Friday night, in a state of intoxication. Dr. Pierce he)d an mqusst on the body in the afternoon; MrW. Williams, Htwk and Buckle Inn, being foreman of the jury, who returned a vwtdict of 'found dead.' AcciDENTa.—Joseph Parry, a little boy from Panton Hall, aged three years, was taken to the Infirmrry suffering from a fractured thigh. Dr. Davies, the house surgeon, set it, and the little fellow is doing well.—Stephen Davi-s. a hoy seven ye:irs old, was playing with an unprotected hay knife, and nearly severed a finger. It was amputated by Dr. Davi s. CONCERT.—A vocal and instrumental concert was held at the Drill Hall on Friday evening. There was not a large audience. The conductor was Mr Felix C. Watkins. The proceeds are to be devoted towa da making up the deficit of the last concert, and as the nucleus of a fund for the Denbigh Orchestral Society. The programme included the follow- ing with others:—S election, "The Lost Chord" (cornet solo by J. Ditvie.) the Orchestra song, "The Maid of the Mill," Mr T. Bartley (encored) selection of Welsh airs (Rhyfel- gyreh Gwyr Harlech-Ar hyd y Nos—Cader Idris— M"rfa RhudJlan-Tros y Garreg-Yn iach i ti Gymru HJa'r 'Sgyfarnog Dadl Dau Medd Merch Glyndwr-Breuddwyd y Frenhines-Llwyn Onn— CtychauAberdyn). the Orchestra; song, "The Old Cottage Clock." Miss Nott; original comic song, Mr C. G. LynaU (encored) fantasia on national airs of Europe. From East to West" (Turkey-the Danube —Russia— Poland—Austria—Germany—Alsace and Lorraine—France—Spain—concluding with "Rule Britannia," England), the Orchestra; song, "The wav through the Wood." Miss Jenny Jones song, "Grandfather's Clock." by the Old Clock itself. The concluding item was a laughable negro farce entitled "The Black Doctor." the characters were sustained by Mr W. Buller. Mr W. S. Ball, and Mr T. Roberts. DEATH OF CANON WYNNE EnWARDS.—Early On Wednesday morning the sad news was received at Beach House of the sudden death, in London, of the Rev. Canon Wynne Edwards. His brother, Mr J. Copner Wynne Edwards, accompanied by Mr Hugh Wynne Edwards, immediately started for London. The Rev. Canon Robert Wynne Edwards was the youngest surviving son of the late Canon Edwards, of Rbuddlan, and was born there May 28*.h, 1824, and was therefore sixty-one years of age. He was educa- ted at Oxford, and became a Vaughan Exhibitioni-it at Brazenose College in 1842; took his B.A. in 1846, and M.A. in 1861; and was ordained Deacon and Priest by the Bishop of St. Asaph in 1848, in which year he was curate of Rhuddlan and St. Asaph; he was curate of Gresford from 1849 to 1852. vicar of Gwersyllt from 1852 to 1858, and also Diocesan Inspector of Schools from 1854 to 1858 rector of LIanShangel-yn- Gwyllfa from 1858 ;:u 1860, in which year, and until 1877, he was vicar of Meifod. He was appointed t" thePrebendiaryofMe)iden in St. Asaph Cathedtal in 1865, and Canon Residentiary in 1867; Welsh Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of St. Asaph in 1870, vicar of Hamhaiadr-yn-Cimmerch, near Den- bigh, in 1877, and Rural Dean of Denbigh in 1882, and has led a remarkably busy, active life. On the 8th April, 1858, he married Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Archdeacon Robert Wiekham, whom he leaves a widow with five daughters. Mr Edwards had felt unwell during the past week or ten days, and on Monday he and his wife went to London for the pur- pose of consulting an eminent medical man. The consultation was to have taken place on Wednesday morning, but early that morning a telegram was re- ceived announcing that he was ill, and entreating his brother to go up to town. Preparations were instantly made to do so, but in half an hour afterwards another telegram was received announcing his death. The funeral will take place to-day (Saturday), at about half-past twelve o'clock, at Llanrhaiadr. The late Canon Edwards was a ripe Welsh scholar, and was much respected in the Vale of Clwyd and throughout the diocese wherever he was known. The living of Llanrhaiadr was worth some JMOO 1 year, but was much reduced of late years. The Canonry would be worth JE350 a year. TOWN COUNCIL. MONDAY.—Present: The Mayor (Mr R. C. B. Clough), Aldermen T. J. Williams, E. T. Jones, and T. Gee; Councillors R. A. Davies, T. Williams, David Jones. David Davies. T. A. Wynne-Ed A'ards, James Caithness, Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts, R. H. Roberts, and J. Lloyd; Mr J. Parry Jones, Town Clerk the Borough Medical Officer of Health, the Surveyor, the Accountant, and the Inspector of Nuisances Mr J. Harrisou Jones sent an apology for non-attendance. TheDeath of Sil, Watkin.-The following letter was read LIangedwyn. Osweatry, .Nfay 23rd. DEAR SIR,—I ask you to convey to the mseting of the Town Council of the Borough of Denbigh my grateful thanks, and tho'e of my family, for the v.)te of sympathy and eondotence which they have this day forwarded to me through you. My grief is terrible, and I don't yet futly grasp how awfut it is but I f el so deeply, an A with such untold comfort and peMe. the markf of respect and tuve which his countrymen (and he did so love tht-m) have shown far and near to his memory.—I remain. Sir, yours tra!y. J. Parry Jones, Esq. MARIE E. WILLIAMS Wt xf. TAc .Hfa7<A of the Boroztgh.-The medical officer reported the continued good health of the town, eight death" (one at the Infirmary) had occurred in the month, which was at the rate of 14 7 per 1000. There were eleven births (seven males and four femal-s) in the same time, the birth rate being 20 2 per 1000. .Ft!MncM[J.—The borough accountant gave his re- port, the funda being in a good condition. SUT1)e?101"8 Beport.-The borough surveyor reported that he had received a plan of the Royal Oak, from which it appeared that the proprietors intended bring- ing out its frontage four feet, it being now back frotn the level of the street. He also asked for instructions as to flushing some of the town drains. The Market Hall tequired colouring, &c. A good deal of discus- sion took place on the Royal Oak Question. Dr. Caithness proposed that the plans be accepted, which was seconded by Mr Lloyd. Mr R. H. Roberts pro- posed and Mr Gee seconded that the plans be accep- ter subject to a ground rent of JE1 per yard for thl; land acquired. On a division seven voteù for the amendment and four for the motion. The surveyor was instructed to retain the plan. The flushing ques- tion was left to a committee, as was the colouring of the Market Hall. Tender for the Drainage ]Voi-k <t! Heidlan.- There being only one tender, and that addressed t" the surveyor, it was ordered that it be not opened, but that tenders should be as usual sent to the Town Clerk. Nuisallces.-The Nuisance Inspector reported several nuisances, some of which had been a.ba.ted on notice. ?'f SlO'¿'C!JOI"S Sala2-it.-The Borough Surveyor arp!ifd for an increase of salary, he being at present in receipt of S45 per annum with extra- The ma,tter was eventually referred to a committee of the wh')le Council, to meet a fortnight beace and deal with the whole question. The 2'oM'K Hall Clo,-k.-On the motion of Dr. Lloyd Roberts it was ordered that the Town Hall I clock be kept by Greenwich time. Some further matters were briery discussed, a.nd the Council broke up after a comparatively abort j sitting. GWERNAFFIELD. I COMING OF AGE OF MB PHILLIP3, OF RHUAL.— On the suggestion of Mr Morgan, of Bryn-yr Haul, a few of the friends and well-wishers of the Rhuat famity and the principal tenants met at the Black Lion Hotel, Mold on the ISth of April, to consider the best way of showing some token of respect to Mr B. E. Phillipa, of Rhual, on attaining his majority. A committee was formed with Mr Morgan as chairman, and a subscription list was opened at the National Provincial Bank, Mold. through the kindness of Mr Johnson, manager, and on the 26th of May the committee decided to present Mr Pbillips with a gold watch and chain at a coat of from B30 to J640. The presentation took place at Gwernaffield, on Tuesday, which was one of the merriest days ever apent in the village. In the afternoon Mr Pbillips entertained his friends and tenants at dinner at the Hand Inn, and Mrs Phillips provided tea in the schoolroom for 300 day and Sunday scholars and old people, and Miss Phillips distributed 300 tickets for an entertainment in the evening. The principal per- formers were Mrs Phillips. Miss Phiitips (violin), Miss Johnson, Rhual, Miss Keen, Miss Here, the Church Choir, and the Banjo player, who brought down the house, if any one ever did so. Shortly before the close of the entertainment, Mr Morgan, having read to Mr Basil Edwin Phillips an appro- priate address from the committee, tenants, and friends, presented him with a very handsome gold watch and chain. Mr Phillips warmly thanked all for their good wishes. The Rev. W. D. Owen having thanked Mrs Philtips for her kindness and hospitality, the pleasant meeting closed with the National Anthem, the solo being taken by Miss Johnson. The schoolroom had been 0 tastefully decorated under the direction of Mrs Evans, schoolmistress, and the beautiful plants from Capt. Johnson's conservatory greatly ornamented the stage. HOLYWELL. I THE GUARDIANS.—At the fortntghtty meeting on Friday, Mr Edward Williams presiding, it was re- ported that typhoid fever had broken out at Lixwm. The epideu*ic of measles had subsided in Moatyn, and the elementary schools, which had been closed for some time, had been re-opened. On the motion of the chairman, a vote of condolence was passed with the family of Mr Enoch Lewis, of Moatyn Quay, on the death of tnat gentleman, who was one of the members of the board. The cheques granted for out- door relief amuuned to J6390. THEFT of BRASS.—At the Police Court on Friday, John Roberts, joiner, Brynford-street, Holywell, was charged with stealing 22ibs of brass, the property of Messrs E vans and Co., Victoria Flour Mills, Hclywell. The defendant was working at the milla, and at the time some new machinery was being fixed, to which the brass belonged. The defendant offered the brass H'r sale to Mr John Holmes, marine store dealer, Holywell, who refused to buy it, and information having been given to the ponce the defendant left the district, and, in company with a friend, booked at Liverpool for America by a steamer which sailed on Monday. After they got on board, finding they would not be supplied with drink until they were o,.it .tt sea, they returned ashore, and the defendant re- turned to Holywell. where he was apprehended. The prisoner stated the brass had been given to him by a man named Bennison, but it was shown that this person wa3 on his way to America at the time. The prisoner was sent to jail for six weeks with hard labour. ROPE AND CAERGWRLE. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY.—Before Colonel Roper, R. V. Kyrke. Esq., and \V. Thorn, Esq. Highway Sti-ayiitLr.-Thoitias Vau.-han was charged by Sergt. Armor with having allowed his donkey to stray on the highway on the 4th of May. The defendant's wife said the donkey was now dead, and had been in the family thirty years. Fined 61 and 4s 61 uosts.—Evan Evans, Richard Roberta, and Wm. Jones were similarly charged, and were each lined 6d and 4s 61 coata.—Mr Kyrke said the donkeys in the district were known as the Caergwrle Cavalry." (Laughter.) D7-ank-enneS3. -Thomas Williams, huckster, of Higher Kinnerton, was charged by P.C. Langdon with being drunk there on the 14th of May.—Com- plainant foltowed the defendant to the Swan where he was served with a pint of beer. He called the atten- tion of the landlady to the fact, but she made no reply. The defendant said, I've not touched the glass." He left the house and defendant followed him in about twenty minutes, when he asked the complainant which was the worst, he or the corn. plaiuant, and the latter replied he would be summoned.—The defendant did not appear.—Their Worships resolved to issue a warrant for his appre- hension, and instructed the police to proceed against the holder of the license of the Swan Inn. OSWESTRY. MONTHLY BUTTER, CHEESE, AND BACON FAIR.— On Wednesday there was a large attendance at this fair. There was no butter on offer. The quotations for cheese were Skims, 20s to 30s half-meated, 40s to 453; and fat, 50s to 65s. Bacon Flitches made 7d per Ib., and hams, 8d to 9d. MONTHLY HoRSE FAIR.—On Wednesday the attendance of dealers and farmers was a fairly good one, but prices were too high for much trade to be done. The show of hordes of all kinds was not so good as at last fair. The most noticeable features were a lot of splendid cart horses, and a few smart cobs. WEEKLY CATfLE FAIR.—On Wednesday the stock on offer looked well. The quotations were as follows: —Beef made 7d to 8d, mutton 8d to 9d, veal 8d, and pork 8s 6d to 9s 6d per score. The sales were as follows :—Mr S. Bickerton sold 88 cattle and calves and 186 sheep and pigs; Messrs T. Whitfield and Son sold 68 cattle and calves and 610 sheep and pis; Messrs Pugh and Dawson sold 78 cattle and calves and 197 sheep and pigs Mr J. C. McKie sold 117 cattle and calves, and Mr G. R. Bayley sold 50 cattle and calves and 250 sheep and pigs, and at LIany- mynech, on Friday, he sold 80 horses and ponies, 50 cattle and cal ves, and 100 sheep and pigs. THEFT OF A FowL.—At the County Police Court on Thursday, Mary Morris, Winllan, near Llany- blodweM, was charged with stealing a fowl of the value of 2s 6J, the same being the property of David Davies, and his sister, Elizabeth Davies, from Cefn Farm, Llanyblodwell. P.C. Breeze said he was near Cefn Farm on Monday night, and about a quarter- past eleven he heard some fowls making a noise, and meeting the prisoner he searched her and found the fowl in question with its legs broken and nearly dead. Mr R. H. Ellis defended. Fined JE5, and in default twenty-one days. WAYLAYING GRAMMAR SCHOOL BOYS.—At the County Police Court on Thursday, Edward Jones, 15 years old, was charged as above.—Mr Forster. head- master of Oswestry Grammar School, stated that for the last two or three Sundays several boys had been assaulted and had had small articles taken from them by prisoner while they were taking walks in the lanes in the neighbourhood of the school.—John Evans, a pupil, said that on Sunday!iortnight he in company with three other boys named Richard Bromley, Ricnard Frank, and Bennett Davies, also pupils at the school, had proceeded about 400 yards from Llanforda Park towards Penylan, when they were accosted by the prisoner aad two other boys. He was asked what he had got, and on his showing a pencil the prisoner snatched it from him.—George Frederick Porter, another pupil, proved being in Penylan Lane on the same Sunday and meeting prisoner, when he took from him a basket in which he had been gathering wild nowers, and kicked it to bits, also asking him for a shilling to buy some cakes.— Charles Davies. another pupil, said that on Sunday last prisoner took from him four pairs of laces he had in his pocket, from which he cut two pairs and returned him the other two.—Col. Lovett said that as Mr Forster wished them not to into the theft cases thpy should confine themselves to the assaults, and defendant would be 6ned jEl and 11s costs, or fourteen days. TowN COUNCIL.—At the meeting on Monday there were present the Deputy Mayor (Mr E. Shaw), Alder- men George Owen, Jackson Salter, J. Thomas; Coun- cillors J. Jones, W. H. G. Weaver. T. Whitiield, E. Bremner Smith, W. H. Lacon, C. W. Roberts, D. Vaughan, G. Suley Evans, Robert Lloyd, C. G. Bayley, J. Peploe Cartwright. T. P. Parry, C. Drew, and Mr J. Parry Jones, Town Clerk. The Town Clerk read the following letter LIangedwyn, Oswestry. May 21. MR MAYOR,—I am most anxious to express to you and to the inhabir<tnts of Oswe try my deep gratitude (or the great respect anct love they showed to my husband's mem- ory on Friday last when his funeral passed through Os- westry. All the sympathy that has been shown to us has been no sma t comfort to us, in our tile-long sorrow, i remain, Mr Mayor, yours truly, MAfUE E. WILLIUIS WYKX. His Worship the Mayor of Oswestry. -On the motion of the Deputy-Mayor, seconded by Mr Weaver, the letter was ordered to be entered on the minutes.—The Town Clerk said the Mayor wished him to state that he attended the Committee of the House of Lords on the subject of the Water Act, when he was attended by the Borough Surveyor and the Deputy Town Clerk. The Bill passed the Com- mittee and it would be read a third time on June 6, and immediately afterwards the Royal Assent would be given. It would probably then be necessary to call a special meeting of the Council to consider how the work should be carried out.—Alderman Thomas said the Mayor could call a special meeting when the Royal Assent was given.—Mr Smith said as soon as the Act passed, the nrst thing to be done was to pre- pare plans and apecincations. and an estimate of the cost of the works, for they could not ask for power to borrow until they knew what the work would cost. The necessary instructions as to the plans and esf. mates could be given by the Water Committee, and 'vhen the question of money came to be considered, i'he Finance Committee could be called in.-It was agreed to to leave the matter in the hands of the Mayor. Mr J. Jones asked if, as a Board, they had any con- trol or authority over the drainage and water supply of houses outside the borough boundary. He under- stood that there were houses just outside the boundary which were without drainage or a water supoly.—The Town Chrk said they had no control over such houses, unless they should be a nuisance to the borough itself. If there were any houses outside the borough without drainage or water supply, and if they were built in a jerry condition, it would be the duty of the council to call the attention of the Rural Authority to the matter, because of course if any di-ease broke out in consequence of the defective buildings it would spread to the borough. He be- lieved the Rural Sanitary Authority had no bye-Iawa, so that people were allowed to build as they liked. but he did not think the Authority would a)Iow a house to be occupied if it was without drainage or water supply.—Mr Whitfield said on Saturday the Committee received an application from the builder of some houses just outside the borough for a water supply, but as the property was outside the borough. they could not grant the application until they kad & better water supply.—Mr J. Jones said his question had special reference to some cottages which were very badly drained.—The Town Clerk said a letter was read at the Markets Committee from a number of grocers and provision merchants, stating that it wn8 intended tf close on Saturday nights at ten, and a-tkir.g t))a.t the Council would require the market to be closed at the same hour. At present they could not do that, for the terms of the arrangement were that the hall should remain open until elever.—The Deputy-Mayor said he wan entirely in favor of cotupiyinK with the petition, but they could not do so until the letting of the tolls was re-ccnsidered in August. RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. ACCIDENT AT HAFOD COLLIERY—On Friday mom- ing while a young marrie i man named Daniel Jonea, residing at the Ponkey, was beginitg to work in his stall, in No 1 Pit, a "fati came down covering the lower part of his body. The poor fellow who was suffering great pain was extricated an quickly as II possible, and taken by a St John's Ambulance party to the surface, and conveyed home, where he was attended to by the doctor. A broken leg was the principal of his injuries. THE BORING OPERATION.—Thia trial it carried on with unabated vigour, and exceptionally good progress has been made, though the work, since our last report, has several times been impeded by the dis-jointing ot the boring rod which is now nearly 100 yards long. The last accident occured on Monday, about 3 30 p.m. when the drill-bit, three-quarter yards in length. became unattached at the bottom of the hole. but it was grappled and suceoasfully brought up before 5 30 p.m., the same day, a feat highly creditable to the dexterity and perserverance of the present employes. For the past six weeks the boring baa been in a bed of Freestone, which, according to geological catcula- tions, would be found no les than twenty-two feet in thickness in the bearing running through the trial- ground, consequently, as the atone was to hard to bore at a quicker rate than an average of nine inches a day, it was expected to take some weeks yet before the bottom of the bed would be reached. Happily, however, thnse calculations have proved erroneous, for on Tuesday evening the rock was passed through, the bed being only nine yards, one inch thick, the total depth of the hole being ninety-four yards, two inches. Uuderlying the rock a bed of unusually strong shale has been found. The greatest interest in the important change was shown by the colliers when the news wns brought down on Tuesday evening, and many went to inspect the specimens of the shale exhibited at the Eale Inn. The general opinion was that it is the best shale met with since the commence- ment of the boring, and from its exceptionally fav trite character it it confidently expected that the coal found beneath-of which no doubt remains— will be far superior to the seams already discovered. It would appear that we are on the eve of an im- portant di covory, and the operation", will doubt!ess. be watched daity with anxious and increasing interest by large numbers in this neighbourhood. RUABON. I PETTY SESSIONS. YKSTERDAY}(FRiDAT.)-Before Owen Sidney Wynne, Esq., and Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P. Drunk on Licensed Premisel. Thomas Smith, coltM)-, Bank-street, Ponkey, was charged by P.O. Jarviswith having been drunk at the Australian Arma, Ponkey, on May 15th.—The defendant admitted the oSence. and was lined 5s and costs. Permitting Drunkenneaa.-J ohn WiUiams, landlord of the Australian Arms, was charged by P.O. Jarvis with permitting drunkenneaa.—PC. J.u*vL) aaii he viaitad the house on May 15th about nine o'clock, and found the defendant in the previous case in a state of drunkenness with a glass of beer three-parts full.—Tha defendant said Smith and his wife had been having a row, and he had often been in the house for Deer. He came so often that he (defendant) at last gave him a giasa of beer to get rid of him.—Djfendfu.t was 6ued 10s and costs. Disturbing the Ventilatioi&. -Thomas James Hindley, a hoy employed at the New British Irun Company, I' was summoned by the manager, Mr Ratph Darling- ton, for neglecting to close certain doors used for ventiiating the mine.—Mr Acton prosecuted, and the defendant was lined 10s and cOils. A .Jel'wus Uase.-Jolin France, BodyIItyn Row, a nreman. employed by the New British Iron Company, was summoned by the Company, that being a person appointed to fire shoLt, he did not immediately before nring a shot in a working place in the lower yard seam of No. 2 pit, examine the pldca and the con- ti.U!)u'i working.—The defendant admitted the ugence. —Mr Acton said on May 1st the defendant was directed to lire a shot, and he accordingly ignited the fuse in the usual way with a heated wire, but before doing so he neglected to examine the neighbouring working place. As soon as the fuse was ignited a quantity of gas in the working took fire which lit a feeder, and this communicating with the gas in the waste, an explosion took place by which the defendant and three other men were burnt, but nut seriously.—Mr Acton said the defendant had not been complained about before, and he wad Sued JE1 and costs. Impropel' ZfoMra.—Wm. Lloyd and Ed. Thomas, Acfetair, were charged by P.O. Corbett with having been found at the Foresters Arms, Aerefair. at 9.55. on the night of Sunday, May Khh. It appeared both men had been on a courting excursion, and they were tined 2, Hd and costs each.—Thomas Hall, of Fenycae, was summoned by P.O. Corbett, for having been found at the Pigeons Inn, Cefn, at ten o'clock on Sunday, the LOth of May. Defendant said he was caught in a tremendous storm," and had to take lodgings in the Inn.—He w!*a fined 2s 6d and coats. StealiwJ Uitde) zoood. -Thomas Roberts and Edwd. Thomas were summoned by (Jharles Reid, private constable employed by the New British Iron Com- pany, for stealing a quantity of underwood, value-! at Is. They were each tined Is and costs, with 6d damaEres- An Adjou-ned Case.-Edward Ellis, Pentre, was sumnnoned by P.C. Jarvis for falsely representing himself to be a traveller. The officer said on Sunday, May 24th, he visited the Ut-apes Inn, Johnstown, where he f und the defendant who «aid he came from Rhosddu, Wrexham. Witness shortly afterwards again asked him where he lived and he said at Stryt Ida.—The defendant said he had no difficulty in getting the liquor. He found the door open, and in company with another man he had some Itquur.—The case was adjourned unbil the acxb Court I day. Alleged Assait.1t.-John Francis Lea, Brookhouse, Welshampton, Ellesmere, was summoned by George Boroughs, of Tanyclawdd, for an assault.—Mr Lloyd, of Ellesmere, defended.—It appeared the defendant let the grass land to the complainant, but they had concurrent rights to the house. As complainant entered the house defendant struck him.—Mr Lloyd said the whole thing was caused by spite, the com- plainant having continually annoyed him. The Magistrates dismissed the case. Hij,htcay Offences. -Samuel Evans was summoned by P.C. Uorbett for allowing a donkey to stray. He was ordered to pay the costs.—John Pugh was fined 6d and costs for allowing a sow and followers to stray on the road.—P.O. Hughes proved the case. Drunkenness.-Ambruse Smith, of Wrexbam. was summoned by P.O. Jarvis for having been drunk and disorderly at Ponkey on May 29th. He was Hned 2s 6d and costs.—John Edwards was summoned by P.C. David Junes for having been drunk and disorderly on May llth. He waa tined 2s 6d and costs. RUSSETT. I CLUB ANNIVERSARY. -1 Glorious weather favored the anniversary on Wed- nesday of the Pride of the Rossett Lode," No. 1531, of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds, A. U. The village was all astir t-) watch the procession of the brethren, attired in their gay scarves and carrying Soral emble.ns on their crooka. The beautiful banner of the district led the way, followed by the juvenile members, and the Rossett Church Choir Bram Band, the adult members bringing up the rear. The Lodge has increased dvring the past year both in numbers and finances, and the turnout on Wednesday was the largest ever yet held during the twelve years the Lodge has been in existence. After visiting the residences of Capt. Barker, Mr Russell, and Mr Townshend, the members attended Divine service in the Parish Church, where an earnest and practical discourse was delivered by the Rector of Putford, the Rev. J. R. Williams. A capital dinner (admirably served by Mr and Mrs Dudleston, Trevor Arms, Marford) was partaken of by the members in a spacious marquee adjoining the schools. The Rev. J. R. Williams presided, and was supported by Mr Townshend, Mr Jas. Boydel!, Dr. Manisty, Rev. J. Meredith, Mr G. Cromar, Lodge secretary Mr W. Ledsom, Chief Shepherd; Mr James Wright, district treasurer; Mr Samuel Cattieroll, district trustee; Mr Porter, and Mr Morion. On the re- moval of the cloth, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given and duly honored. The toist of the Bishops and Ciergy, and Ministers of all de- nominations," was proposed by Mr Townshend, and suitably acknowledged by the Revs. J. R. Williams andj. Meredith. The next toast, "Success to the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds," coupled with the name of Mr Ledsom, was proposed by Mr J. BoydeU, I and was heartily drunk. A letter from the Rev. T. V. Wickham, who is at Buxton recr.nting his health, was here read by Dr. Manisty, in which the writer regretted this, his first absence from the club's anni- versary, and hoping all would spend a happy day. Mr W. Ledsom, in the course of a lengthy and interesting speech, expressed the pleasure it gave him to be present and to hear how steadily their lodge was pro- gressing, especially in regard to the juvenile branch. He spoke of the great value of friendly societies and of the rapid growth of the Order of Shepherds whi'jh now stood third in order of amiiated societies. He read out the chief statistics in regard to the Order, and said they proved that the working classes were growing more thnfty and frugal. In spite of threatened war and bad trade their society had improved both numerically and financially, and h<* was glad that :\t the annual meeting lately held at Bristol the directors had decided that all lodges who did not register themselves before next December were to be cut off from the Order-such were nothing better than rotten branches. After stating that the teaching of morals was next to preaching, and exprrs-iing the pleasure he felt at seeing so many of the supporters of the club present, and whom he urged to become re embers of the lodge, he resumed his seat amid much cheering. The toast of the Ladies and genalemen supporters of the club was given by Mr G. Cromar, and responded to by Mr Townshend and Mr J. Boydell. In a felicitous speech the toast of Success to the Rossett Lodge" was proposed by the Rev. J. Meredith, and acknowledged by Mr G. Cromar, who apoke of the kindness shown to the Lodge by the Boydell family. He referred the members to the L 'dg? balance sheet, which was a most favorable one in every respect. They numbered on their books 109 adult and twenty-nine juvenile members, and the only death during the year was that of a member's wife. They had a very worthy doctor, and he ha 1 very great pleasure la proposing his health. Dr. Manisty having responded, the health of Miss BoydeU, Alyn Cottage (who so kindly grants the use of the tieU in each year), was siven by Mr Morton, and suitably acknowledged by Mr J. BoydeU. The toast of the Host and Hostess having been given i and acknowledged, the proceedings terminated. The beauti u) weather induced a large number to visit the Held in the evening, the music for dancing being supplied by the band, under the able leadership of Mr J. Peters, bandmaster. RUTHN. I FAIR.—There wa.s but a smalt fair on Tuesday, and II business was not brisk. A LMHT CALENDAR.—There was not a single case of .tny kittd to corne befurc the Magistrates at the Pvtty Se-smns on Monday. Ax ERRATIC CLOCK.—The clock at St. Peter's s-em-i in a funny mood. At six o'clock it strikes fourteen, ftnd at :eVf;l1 o'clock it strikes eight. PROPERTY SALE.Majol' West offered f"r I!ate on FriJay severa.1 !ots of acatt&red property in Rutbm, Mwrog-street, Catle-.itreet, Record-atreet, and Uhos. street, together with soma very eligible building plota in Wernfechan-road. Three lota were disposQJ of, and none of the buildin,, st,e'l. ST. ASAPH. 1 URDINATION.-At a general ordination held by the Lord Bishop of St Asaph. in his Cathedral Church, on Trinity Sunday, the following gentlemen were ordMned deacon!—Alfred HoweII Grey.EJwarda B.A., Hertford Cottage. Oxford, licensed to the curacy of Dyaerth John Fisher. B.A St David's Colkgw. Ijampeter, iicenaed to the curacy of Pontbtyddyn George Adney Irving. B.A., a non-collegiate student of the University of Oxford, licensed to the curacy of Worthenbury. The Rev E. H. Perrowne, Pro. center, preached the sermon, and Mr Fuher read the GosueL WHITCHURCH. I tiORSE SALE.—On Friday Mr H. H. Etchea held his uxual monthly sate of hores when ninety-two animals were offered by auction. A good number channed hands at satisfactory orices, but on the whole trade was a!ow The classes most inquired after were useful coba and ponies, and of these there was a useful lot and nearly the whole were soir). Cart horses, of which there were some rea!Iy good animals, met a very sL<w trade and few found purchasers.

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