Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

Wesleyan Bazaar at Wrexham. There is a tradition, amongst the Wesleyan Methodists of Wrexham that John Wesley, while in the midst of Iris unwearied labours for the good of the world, which -in spite of ecclesiastical authority to the contrary—he claimed as his parish, received a letter from a person in Wrexham who stated that he felt a great interest in Methodism, and wished Mr. Wesley would come over and ass'st nim in the disposal of some property which lie intended to leave to that body of Christians. Mr. Wes- ley obeyed the invitation, but the person whose name vus attached to the letter could not be found. The good man, however, avails, himself of the opportunity thus afforded of preaching the g"pel in Wrexham, and deli- vered a sermon from the window of a house on Town- htll but it does not appear that his preaching was im- me li itelv followed by any accession of members to the then dishonoured sect cf which -he was the founder. Amongst the names rf honourable men who have deli- vU3,1 the gospel message in Wrexham may be men- tioned that of the Rev. George Whitfield and there is in the possession of the trustees of Brynytfvnon Chapel a chair in which Whitfield and Wesley have sat, and which is preserved as a memento of those truly good and ,Teat men, who, like Paul and Apollos, were faith- ful fellow-workers in the vineyard of their master. This relic was presented to the trustees by Mr. Meredith Jones, Charles-street, one of the oldest members of this society in Wrexham. The first place occupied by the Wesleyans as a meeting house was nil old thatched building in Pezybryn, opposite the house in which Mr. J. C'ark, the present mayor of Wrexham, now resides. This humble chapel subsequently gave way to a substantial edifice erected in Salop-road, and the opening service of which was preached in 1304 by the Rev. Samuel Bradbum, one of the gieatest orators ever known in England, who spent his early life in Wrex- ham and it was there he preached his first sermon. Two other ministers, whose names will long be revered, nay oe mentioned as having preached at Wrexham in those' days—the Rev. Owen Davias and the Re/. John Bryan. During the infancy of the Wesleyan society in vl.ii town it was very fortunate in numbering amongst ita members several men possessing unshaken confi- dence ill the goodness of the cause they had espoused, and who were prepared to bear any amount of burden i;, OJ (ler io advance its interests. On the roll of these wo tnd Mr. John Williams, uncle to Mrs. T. C. Jones, ilop,3 House, a lady who, treading in the footsteps of t.er noble ancestors, is at present a staunch supporter of y ethodist institutions, and with Mr. J. :llld the .Mi;;ses Jones, is one of the prime movers in the move- ni.ent for which the bazaar held this week was got up. Mr. Williams generously advanced 3001. towards the erection of the Sa op-road chapel. vir. Carman was Mso a zealous and liberal supporter of \1 ethodism, and his support was of that kind which showed him to be thoroughly imbued with the conviction that education and uhe gospel should always go hand in hand. He buil a large school-room, which he handed over, with several cottages, to the trustees of th3 old chapel. The friends of Methodism here have not bad to suffer severe and open persecution, such as they would have had to endure in many parts of the kingdom, and conse- tluei, tly a history of the society would not contain many ir.cidents of a thrilling nature; but those who took an interest in its welfare were men and women of strong uer, e, who would, had there been need of it, have shed thei • life's blood in its defence. Of course, it has shared in Le great conuectional struggles which at different tanss have sa severely shaken the system, but still, on the whole, there has been a quiet onward flow, and this, we are happy to say, is the exi-sting state of things. The old chapel was situated in one of the lowest and wosi, demoralised parts of the towns, and for this and otlu r reasons, it was thought advisable to erect a place of worship in some other ocal'ty. The idea having b^en suggested and liberal sahscl lptions promised, the desiie to realise it became infectious, the wicih waxed stronger and stronger, until at length the removal hay. ing become practicable, the site of Brynyffvunon was purchased, contracts entered into, and in 1855 the new < ha; jl was erected. Si bsequent efforts made to obtain funds for the ereel ion of a schoolroom and minister's house, we have already laid vith pleasure before our readers in our re- port of the proceedings in connection with the ceremony of li-ying the memorial stone of the schoolroom. This v. ee we have to tejord tne most recent of these efforts, \ln.;h was a BAZAAR AT THE TOWN HALL. it would be labour lost to describle the many difficul- ties which beset those who had made their minds to bold a bazaar, and these difficulties, he it remembered, I i at the beginning, meet the moving spirits at fcJmost every step, and reach maturity when the work is t tl e point of completion But who ever heard of a r. ov.imeut of this kind being frustrated when once it had been hearuly entered upon by the ladies, one of who y special characteristics is that they accomplish whs.'aver they set their minds upon. Every one is faml uir with the rhyme that so authoritatively pre- pour Is this doctrine, and therefore it need not be re- peat d. Suffice it to say that the ladies of Wrexham have r.ithia the last few days given a fresh proof that the ,-oer, was nQt far wrong when he wrote If she will, she will, you may depend upon't." Tie bazaar was under the patronage of Townshend Man i waring, M.P.. and Mrs. Mamwaring, J. Clark, .•■'so., mayor of Wrexham, and Mrs. Clark; and the run: !»er of persons who took an interest in it was very largcfas the results of the first day will show. At an earl., hour there were ocular signs of the approaching fete, flags were displayed from the Town Hall, and iadir^ FT-jd «OTI> b-men were hurrying hither and thither hrin^jng'to the emporium the precious wr.re?, or giving dire<;fcions for their arrangement. When the prelimi- naries were completed the ceremony of formally open- ing flie'baziar was performed. This was done without &i,y istentious demonstration, hy the Rev. J. S. Jones, imnMir of the circuit, who simply offered up an appro- priate prayer, and then delivered a short address, after which business commenced, and it was very pleasing to witness the activity and business tact with which the far saleswomen immediately entered upon their duties. The appearance of the hall at this moment was gorgeous, the stalls having been laid out with great taste, and containing hundreds of pounds WQrthof property, chiefly works of art, many of them exceedingly beautiful. Before proceeding to particularise a few of the most striking features of each table, we must state that the stalls were erected by Mr. Turner, the contractor for the improvement now in progress at the chapel, without expense to the committee of management, the cost being borne by him as his subscription to the bazaar. On entering the hall the first stall by which the visitor's attention was arrested was that of Mrs. D.Jones and Mrs. W. Thomas. Amongst thearticles exhibited weie a beautiful picture representing the time of harvest; two very chaste silver fruit baskets; a pretty moonlight transparency, in paper a drawing-room bracket; orna- mented with rich needlework crochet work; debus- copes, or table kaleidoscopes a collection of splendid plants; a canary and a large assortment of articles suited to the requirements of a virtuoso. At the next stall, occupied by Mrs. T. C. Jones and Mrs Sherratt, there wert.-R magnificent silk patch- work bed quilt; banner screens; apotichomanie vase, tastefully ornamented by Mrs. T. C. Jones, two lovely pieces of raised work a very pretty coffee stand hand banner screens a fire apron, ornamented with flowers splendid anti macassers: and amongst the varieties a cradle and child glycerine soap; merry andrews sweeps and witches, who, we believe, did a good trade in their peculiai line of business. Mrs. Gittins and Mrs. Robert Williams exhibited some fine banner screens a large and valuable engrav- ing entitled the "Sunday School; needlework in great variety; richly illuminated work in various designs, some adapted for the decoration of bedrooms, and others suited for book marks; a chair back in wool; leather work of great beauty; an elegant fernery cut- lery electro-plate teapots; lillipution dairy utensils and an assemblage of fancy goods, similar to those found at most of the other stalls, including photographs, baby linen, toys, &c. At the top, or magisterial, end of the room there was a large table for refreshments—the fruits upon which were supplied by Mr. J. Roberts, Hope-street; the more substantial but not more valuable edibles, and the drinkables, being supplied by Mr. Ollcrhead, Mr. Kendrick, and other friends. Mrs. Roberts presided over the fruit department, and the Misses Bowack and Price, Llangollen, undertook the management of the other side of the table. There was also a refreshment room, which was a very great convenience for persons coming from a distance. All the china and earthen- ware used in the service were supplied by Mrs. Rogers, Church-street. On leaving this attractive spot, we reached the stall ot Mrs. J. S. Jones, Mrs. J. P. Jones, and Miss Baugh, and here one of the best things our eyes fell upon was a bean pie, the contents of which might have been very good, but we did not feel disposed to satisfy ourselves ou that point; tastes, however, differ, and a good number of those who came to the fair partook of the pie there was exhibited for sale a quantity of roan leather an antique bed quilt of great value footstools, elegantly worked in beads and wool; beautiful wax flowers a colossal engraving. which contained an epi- tome of nearly the whole of the Old Testament, illus- trated by appropriate pictures; a four-post bed, of fairy proportions a corps of volunteers and a number of terra cotta vases, of graceful patterns. The ladies at t:js stall had for sale, although it was not exhibited in the room, a truck of coals, presented by Mr. Hurst, the Lodge, Chirk, being the first fruits of his new colliery and we were glad to find that this contribution of black, diamond found a purchaser the first day. They were' carteil by Mr. Robert Jones, free of expense. Mrs. Collier and Miss Win ward had a variety of useful articles to dispose of; indeed, their stall was pre- eminently the mart for things needful. Most conspi- cuous amongst them was an electro-plate tea. and hreak- fist service; then came an excellent picture entitled So,vud," representing the rescue of a child from water- ing grave, by a noble Newfoundland dog a child's arm chair, and a single chair to match; footstools baby linen pinafores and little coats for children Garibaldi jacket" and several fine specimens of stuffed birds. We have given a list of a fe.v things only at each stall; besides these there were articles innumerable worthy of mention, which wo have not space to enu- merate. The wonder is where they all came from; and how many hours of hard work were spent in their production is a question which will never be answered but cf this there can be no doubt, that the ladies who have accumulated together, by their own labour and that of their friends, such an immense stock of fancy and useful articles have placed the trustees of the chapel under a debt which they will never be able pay. Let them, however, follow the example the ladies have set, and they may depend upon it that the object they aim at will ere long be attained. On the first day the attendance was very large, and amongst those present were:—J. Clark, Esq., mayor, and Mrs. Clarke, the Rev. Canon Cunliffe, vicar of Wrexham, the Rev. J. C. Roberts, St. Mark's, Dr. Griffith and Mrs. Griffith, Mr. T. C. Jones, Mr. A. Dillon, Mrs. Dillon, and the Misses Dillon, Mrs. Lloyd Miss Lloyd, Miss Weaver, Mr. Sherratt, Mr. George Darlington, Miss Jane Darlington, and Miss Louisa Darlington, Mr. and Mrs. Bellingham, Mrs. Jones, Caeau, Mr. J. T. Thomas, the Homestead, Mrs. Forest, the Rev. Richard Harding, Rev. J. Daniel, OSVYMIIT, Mrs. W. Pierce, Mrs. Norman, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Wetherall, the Misses Williams, Derwen House, near Llangcllen, Mr. Llewelyn Williams, Mrs. Luck. Mrs. E. H. Jones, Mr. J. Francis, Mr. Robert Williams, Park Lodge, Mrs. Williams, Ar y Bryn terrace, Mrs. J. Ellis, Foundry, Oswestry, and party, Mrs. Griffith, Oswestry, Mrs. Nicholson, Chester, Mr. Broughton, Mr. Carthew, Mr. J. P. Jones, Grove Park School, Mr. W. Thomas, the Vicarage, Mr. Collier, Mr. Gittins, Mrs. Roberts, Belle Vue, Oswestry, and Miss Roberts, Mrs. Mellor, Blackburn, the Misses, Davies, Old Sontley, Mrs. Rowlands, Grove Park. and family, Mrs. Johnson, King-street, Mrs. Booth, Miss Prichard, Mr. Baugh, the Lymes, Miss Baugh, Mr. A. Baugh, &c. Robert Jones, the Welsh harpist, from Llangollen, had been engaged for the first days, and at intervals enlivened the proceedings by performing a selection of pretty Welsh and other music. There was also a piano in the room, and several pieces were played upon it by amateurs, which excited more pleasure than even the tones of defzlii. Oymreig. The generous support given to the bazaar by all classes and denominat;ons was very gratifying, and the pecuniary results of the first day's sale reached nearly 150. The attendance was not so good on Wednesday as on Tuesday, but the amount taken was a little more than 83'. We have not yet heard the result of Thursday's sales It was intended, we believe, to keep the bazaar open on Friday and to-day, by when it is expected that the total receipts will have reached from 300'. to 3501,

Wrexham Floral and Horticultural Society. We are glad to find from the annual report of this society, that it is in a flourishing condition the finances have improved, and the number of subscribers reaches nearly two hundred. This satisfactory state of the affairs of the society may in part be att ibuted to an in- creased desire amongst the gentry of the neighbour- hood to encourage an improved mode of gardening among the cottagers and the humble classes" of hor- ticulturists but there can be little doubt that it is mainly owing to the indefatigable exertions of Mr. C. Oldham, the honorary secretary, to whom those who have benefitted by the spirit of emulation infused by the prizes offered at the exhibitions owe a debt of grati- tude. The summer show for 1865 was held in Grove Park on Wednesday last. Contrary to usual custom, the day proved extremely fine-so dry and warm that we almost wished for some of those refreshing showers with which our meetings have been greeted on former occasions. The glorious sun-shine, however, was more congenial with the feelings of the majority, and the secretary will be able to produce a better report of receipts than if the day had been such a one as th it on which the Sep- tember show was held. The attendance of the gentry and higher classes was very good, and amongst those present were:— Captain McCoy, Mr. Savin, the Court, Mr. and Mr3. Bradley, Erddig-terrace, and party, Mr. A. W. Edwards, Grove ark, th« Misses Hughes, Gate wen, A Dillon, Esq., Mrs Dillon, and the Misses Dillon, Mr. O O. Wil'iams Rev.' R Harding, Mr. J. P. Jones and Miss Forest, Mr. Robert JocM Dr Brown, St. Mary's, Mr. and Mi-.s Griffith, Mold, Mr. Humphreys, solicitor, Wrexham, Mr J A. Hughes and Mr. Llewelyn Hughe., Gresford, Mr. and Mrs. Shtrrttt Mr. 1 H. Foulkes and Mrs. Foulkes, Mrs Whitttker and Miss Whittaker, Llay, the Rev. Canon Cunliffe, Miss Yorke and Master Yorke, Mrs. Manners and party, Miss Town- shend, Westwood, Mr. Barker, Mrs. Croyton, Gresford, Mr and Mrs Davies, Mr. Smith, Rev. J. Daniel, Oswestry, Mrs Humphreys, Welshpool, Miss Bowers, Chester. Mrs. Lowe, Llofft wen, and Miss Lowe, Miss Davies, Mr. Davies, Mr. M. Humble, Gwersyllt, Mr. K. Peel, Brvnypys, Mr. and Mrs Acton, Rev. S. B. Gobat, Mrs. Gobat, and party, Rev J. Lyon, Bangor, Mrs. and Miss Vaughan, Evton, Mrs. Vauglian, Liverpool, Mrs Rawlins and party, Mrs. Francis, Mr. J. James, town clerk, Mr. and Mrs. Longson, Mrs! Harding, Hythe, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Jones, North and South Wales Bank, Mr. and Mrs. George Darlington, and Miss Darlinsrton, Grove Park, Rev. T. F. Barker, Thornton, Mrs. and Miss Thorley Sykes, Mr. and Mrs. Sisson, Rev. and Mrs. Short, Kev. Mr. Smith, Malpas, Rev J. Dixon .ind Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Ethelston, Mr. C. Hughes, Dr. Heaton, Captain Owen Altlirey, Mr Francis Owen, Irway. 1\lr8. Maurice, Oak Hope, Rev. J. Williams, Berse, Mr. R. Fream, Ashfield, and Miss O'Grady, Mr A. Bury, Mr. T. Edg-worth, Mr and Mrs. J. C. Edwards, Fennant, Mr. J. Clark, Mayor of Wrex- ham, Mrs. Clark, and party, Colonel Hamilton, Mr. t age, National Provincial Bank, Mr. J. Ke!lv, Liverpool, Captain Godfrey, Mrs. Bailey, Gaerwen, Dr. Dickenson, esse. The show was not quite up to the mark, but there were several causes which accounted in part for this, and amongst these was the lamented death of Mr. Cope, the gardener at Wynnstay, who was general) v a large contributor of plants. It was also remarked that the extreme dryness of the weather was most unfavourable I for fl,)wers, and this was espsoially noticed in the Chse of Messrs. Dickson, Chester, who sent a large colleetior. of flowers, but failed to obtain a prize. The number of exotics exhibited was small, but there were very pretty specimens. The amateur exhibitors were not. numerous, but some of the plants, &c.. placed in com- petition did great credit to the exhibitor, and the judges spoke in the hijrh^st terms of a splendid bunch of asparagus, shown by Captain. Godfrey. The basket of flowers shown by Mr. C. Oldham, and which took, the first prize was really magnificent; one of the judges remarked that he never saw a better. It is a pity that o more encouragement is not given to cottagers, by offer- ing better prizes for vegetables, adapted for domestic use, and we hope that with an increase of funds the committee will endeavour to give labouring men some. thing like an adequate inducement to spend more time in the cultivation of their gardens. The most attractive objects exhibited were tha pelargoniums, and these were admired by all who had any taste for that which is beautiful in nature improved by art. The following is a list of prizes awarded :— CLASS 1.—GARDENERS. Three fancy pelargoniums, distinct varieties—1st, Thomas Painter, Esq., Bodlondeb, G. Smith, gardener 2nd, Edmund Peel, Esq., Bryn y Pys, J. Prodger, garden sr. Specimen fancy pelargonium—1st, Thomas Peel, Esq., 2nd, Three pelargoniums, distinct varieties—1st, Thomas Painter, Esq., 2nd, S. P. Hope, Esq., Marchwial Hall, Da "id Reid, gardener. Specimen pelargonium—1st, Thos. Painter; 2nd, name not known. Four exotic ferns—1st, E. Peel, Esq.; 2nd, General Townshend, Trewalyn, S. Williams, gardener. Four lycopodiums-lst. Sir R. A. Cuuliffe, Bart., Acton Hall, J. Farquharson, gardener 2nd, W. Wag- staffe, Esq., Rhug, Thos. Elcome, gardener. Most ornamental plant—1st, General Townshend, S. Williams, gardener; 2nd, name not known. Three fuschias, distinct varieties—1st, S. P. Hope, Esq.; 2nd, Thomas Painter, Esq. Specimen fuschsia-1st, Sir R. A. Cunliffe; 2nd, S. P. Hope, Esq. Six stove or greenhouse plants, distinct varieties- 1st, Thomas Painter, Esq.; 2nd, General Townshend. Six ornamental foliage plants, distinct varieties—1st, Thomas Painter, Esq.; 2nd, Sir Roger Palmer, Bart., Cefn Park, George Ewart, gardener. Stove plant—1st, Thomas Painter, Esq.; 2nd, General Townshend. Greenhouse plants—1st, Thomas Painter, Esq.; 2nd, Rev. G. Cunliffe, John Davies, gardener. Three roses in pots—1st, no award; 2nd, Sir R. A. Cunliffe. Three gloxinias—1st, Thomas Painter, Esq.; 2nd, Sir R. A. Cunliffe. Three achunenes-1st, S. P. Hope, Esq.; 2nd, Sir R. A. Cunliffe. Herbaceous plants, in a pot-1st, Gen. Townshend 2nd, W. Wagstaffe, Esq. Two heaths, distinct varieties—1st, no award; 2nd, S. P. Hope, Esq. Three calceolarias, distinct varieties—1st, E. Peels, Esq.; 2nd, S. P. Hope, Esq. Three cinerarias, distinct varieties, any one compe- titor, and the specimens were not deemed worthy of a prize. Twelve pansies, distinct varieties—1st, Sir R. A. Cunliffe; 2nd, Rev. R. O. Burton, Mwera, -John Rougsedge, gardener. Twelve roses, distinct varieties—1st, W. H. Darby, Esq.,—H. Brain, gardener; 2nd, W. Waystaffe, Esq. Six roses, distinct varieties—1st, Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Esq.; 2nd, ditto. Twelve cut flowers, distinct species—1st, Sir R. A. Cuuhffe 2nd, W. H. Darby, Esq. Bouquet for the hand—1st, S. P. Hope, Esq.; 2nd, Sir Roger Palmer. Two bunches of black grapes—1st, Sir R. Palmer; 2nd, H. W. Darby, Esq. Two bunches of white grapes—1st, S. P. Hope, Esq.; 2nd, Sir R. Palmer. Six peaches—1st, no award 2nd, Sir R. Palmer. Twenty-four strawberries—1st, Sir R. A. Cunlliffe; 2nd, Sir R. Palmer. Brace of cucumbers—1st, Sir R. A. Cunliffe; 2nd, ditto. Six stalks of Rhubarb—1st, Sir R. A. Cunlliffe 2nd, Miss Townshend, \Vestwood. Two heads of cauliflowers-Ist, W. Lascelles, Esq., -Thomas Oakley, gardener; 2nd, Henry Jones, Esq., Llanerchrugog Hall,—T. Lancelot, gardener. Two cabbages—1st, — 2nd, Sir R. A. Cunliffe. Three lettuces—1st, no award; 2nd, S. P. Hope, Esq. Twelve new potatoes—1st, Sir R. A. Cunliffe; 2nd, Sir R. Palmer. Twenty-five heads of asparagus—1st, W. Wagstaffe, Esq. Thirty-six pods of peas-1st, Sir R. A. Cunliffe 2nd, Ellis Jones, Llanypwll gardens. Collection of vegetables (six varieties).—1st, Sir R. A. CunHffe 2nd, S. P. Hope, Esq. Collection of Salads (six varieties).—1st,— 2nd, Sir R. A. Cunliffe. EXTRA PRIZES. Ellis Jones, Llanypwll, for apples; Major Thoj^tes, cherries; Mrs. Presgrave, Rhug, a beautiful basket of flowers Sir R. Palmer, collection of vegetables, CLASS II. -AMATEURS. Basket of plants.—1st, Mr. Charles Oldham, Rhos- ddu 2nd, Mr. A. W. Edwards. Three pelargoniums.—1st, Mr. C. Oldham; 2nd, Mr. A. W. Edwards, Two fancy pelargoniums.—1st. Mr. C. Oldham 2nd, no award. Two cinerarias.—Only competitor Mr. A. W. Ed- wards, to whom the second prize was awarded. Two CaIceolarias.-lst, Mr. A. W. Edwards; 2nd, Mr. E. Manners. Most ornamental plant.—1st, Mr. C. Oldham 2nd, ditto. Specimen Fuschsia.-lst, Mr. C. Oldham; 2nd, ditto. Six cut roses (distinct varieties).—1st. Mr. A. W. Edwards 2nd, Mr. James Armstrong. Twelve cut pansies (distinct varieties).—1st. Mr. A. W Edwards 2nd, Miss Burton, Cae Bryn. Six cut flowers (distinct species).—1st, Mr. C. Old- ham 2nd, Miss Burton. Six stocks (single spikes).—1st, James Stalker, Esq. 2nd, no award. Six antirrhinums.—1st Miss Charlotte Hayes, Gate wen 2nd Mr. C. Oldham. Bouquet for the hand—1st, Mr. C. Oldham; 2nd, Mi ss Burton. Twenty-four strawberries—1st, Mr. C. Oldham 2nd, no entry. Thirty-six cherries—1st, Capt. Godfrey, Bryn Estyn 2nd, Miss Penelope Lewis, Llwynotia. A brace of cucumbers—1st, Mr. J. Whittaker, Lion Hotel; 2nd, Colin Napier, Esq. Six stalks of rhubarb—1st, Mr. John Rowland 2nd, Mr. C. Oldham. Tivo heads of cauliflower—1st, Mr. A. W. Edwards 2nd, Mr. R. Williams, Park Lodge. Two early cabbages—1st, Capt. Godfrey 2nd, Mr. James Armstrong. Three lettuces—1st, Mr. Thos. H. Jones, Penytryn 2nd, ditto. Twenty-five heads of asparagus—1st, Capt. Godfrey 2nd, no entry. Thirty-six pods of peas—1st, Misa P. Lewis; 2nd, Mr. James Armstrong. Twelve new potatoes—1st, Mr. J. Whittaker 2nd, Mr. T. H. Jones. Collection of vegetables (in six varieties)—1st, Capt. Godfrey 2nd, Miss Lewis. EXTRA PRIZES). Ranunculuses, Miss C. Hayes; basket of wild flowers, Master F. G. Roberts, High-street; apples, Miss P. Lewis, ten prizes two melons, W. J. Sisson, Esq., Llong Hall. HIGHLY COMMENDED. Six cut flowers, Mr. A. W. Edwards; basket of flowers, Mr. J. Bury ditto, Master J. Roberts, High- street; potatoes, Miss P. Lewis; six turnips, Mr. J. Whittaker. CLASS in.—COTTAGERS. Six stalks of rhubti-b-Ist, William Cooper, Well- street 2nd, Henry Edwards, Rhostyllen. Twenty-four strawberries—1st, Thomas Roberts, Erddig-rrad 2nd, Thomas Lewis, Gresford, 3rd, Thos. Jones, Rhos Nessney, Thirty six pods of peas—1st, John Clubb, Gresford 2nd, ditto 3rd, Thomas Jones, Rhos Nessney. Twelve new potatoes—1st, George Platt; 2nd, Thomas Roberts 3rd, John Clubb. Two auliflowers-lst, Thomas Roberts; 2nd, Thomas Price, Llanypwll. Two cabbages—1st, Thomas Roberts; 2nd, Thomas Price. Two lettuces—1st, Thomas Jones 2nd, Thos. Lewis, Gresford. Twenty-four pods of broad beans-1st, Wm. Roberts, Penyllyn 2nd, John Clubb. Six turnips—1st, John Clubb; 2nd, Thomas Ro. berts. Carrots—1st, Wm. Roberts. Window plant—1st, Thomas Lewis. Three cut roses-1st, Thomas Roberts 2nd, Charles Rogers, Bridge-street; 3rd, Thomas Lewis. Six pansiea-1st, John Clubb; 2nd, Thomas Jones, Rhos Nessney; 3rd, Thomas Lewis. Four cut flo wers-Ist, John Clubb. Bouquet of wild flowers-1st, no name 2nd, Thomas Jones, Llanypwll; 3rd, Hannah Williams, Llanypwll. EXTRA PHIZES. Cucumbers, Thomas Jones, Erddig-road; onions,Tho- mas Roberts. HIGHLY COMMENDED. Cucumbers, Thomas Roberts, Erddig-road; goose- berries, Robert Kenrick, Pentrefelin; cut flowers, Henry Edwards, Rhostyllen. CLASS IV.—NURSERYMEN. Twelve roses, distinct varieties—1st, Mr. Jos. Francis, High-street; 2nd, ditto. Six fancy peltrgoniutns-Ist and 2nd, Mr. J. Francis. Six pelargoniums—1st and 2nd, Mr. J. Francis. Th :ee fuschias-lst and 2nd, Mr. J. Francis. The judges were Mr. Smith, Liskeard; Mr. Willis, OultonPark; and Mr. Shaw, Liverpool; assisted, in the cottagers' class, by Mr. Ewart, Cefn Park; Mr. Phillips, Erddig and Mr. S. Williams, Marford. The band of the Denbighshire, Militia was in attend- ance, and played a number of lively tunes in excellent style.

Wrexham Board of Guardians. At the meeting on Thursday last there were'present -T. Edgworth, Esq., in the chair; Mr. Wright, in the vice-chair; Rev. F. G. Tippinge, Rev. R. 0. Burton, Rev. W. /ones. Rev."J. Jones, Rev. J.Williams, Messrs. E. Jones, Bailey, Vicars, P. Parry, Dennis, Lester, JSTewnsi Chiiioner, Plant, H. Jones, Wfitherall, and Humble. #■ The Vaccinators again.The following letter had been addressed to the board :— June 2ist, 1865. Gentlemen,- e, the undersigned, finding that the I other public vaccinators in the town of Wrexham have intruded to suoh an extent upon the districts severally allotted to us by your board, feel that, with justice to ourselves, we cannot hold these appointments any longer. We are, your obedient servants, T. EYTON JONES, ¡longer. FRED. L. HEATON. The Rev. F. G. Tippinge said he had had a conversa- tion with Dr. Heaton, from which it appeared that the parties complained of were Messrs. Davies. After some discussion it was ordered that the gentle- men accused be requested to meet Drs. Jones and Heaton, at the next meeting of the board. Masters Book. -Number of inmates, 174; against 170 last week. Vagrants relieved, 62.

Fatal Accident at the Plas Kynaston CoLiery, near Ruabon. An inquest was held at the Anchor Inn, Rhosymedre, on Friday, th- 10th, before B. H. Thelwall, Esq., on the body of James Lee, who died from injuries received in the above works, on the 8th inst. Mr. Higson the Government Inspector of Mines was present. Thomas Henshaw said-I am a collier at the Cae Glo pit, or the Plaskyniston Colliery, knew the deceased, he was a hooker-on at the bottom of the pit. 0:1 Thurs- day, the 8th inst., I went down the pit at 6 a.m. De- ceased came down after me. About ten o'clock I pushed two tubs of dirt to the eye of the pit. Deceased was there at the tin e. Hooked the two tubs on and theft went away. Soon afterwards heard a shriek and ran to the eye of the pit. Found one of the tubs of dirt overturned and the other going up the pit. Deceased was going up the pit with the other tub. He screamed as he was going up, but I could not see him. Cannot tell how the tub got off. I should think deceased must have pushed it off. Do not know the weight of dirt that was on the tubs. By Mr. Higson-There was more in than we usually put. By the Coroner—The tubs carry about eight cwt. of coal, but the weight of one full of dirt would be much greater. Believe the engine was started," that is, it could not pull the tubs up. Did not see deceased at all after I put the tubs on. Deceased gave the signal to draw up before I left him. Did not hear any other signal given. The cage was half way up the pit when I saw it the second time. and the tub of dirt lay over- turned at the bottom of the pit. Believe the engine was in good order. I have worked at this pit five weeks. Have seen the engine draw up the same quantity of dirt before. I cannot tell why the two tubs were not drawn up on this occasion. Believe the deceased had been trying to pull one of the tubs off, because the engine could not pull them both up. He should not have done this. It was his duty to leave the tubs on till they were drawn up. He should have signalled the en- gineer if he wanted to pull the tubs off. The engine is a new one. Do not think the deceased understood his business properly. He had only been at that work about a week. By Mr. Higson—The regular hooker-on had gone away for his holidays. Deceased had instructions as to what his duties were. In my opinion the accident was occasioned by deceased trying to take the tub of dirt out as the engine was starting. I am sure there was only one signal given. There was plenty of steam on to have drawn up the two tubs if they had been filled with coal. Edward Minshall, banksman, said—On Thursday, the 8th instant, I was at work ne&r the mouth of the pit. I heard the signal to wind up. The engineer could not do so because he was short of steam. He asked the fireman to put more fire on, and shortly after the en- gines were started. There are two roads to the shaft, one up and one down. I heard no signal to stop the engine. There was only one signal. Then heard some one shouting in the shaft and advised the engineer to stop the engines. Deceased was entangled between the cage and the conducting rods. Deceased was on the bottom deck of the cage. The top of the cage was near the top when the engines stopped. The cage would be about eight feet deep altogether. Deceased was so much entangled that we were some time in getting him out. Deceased spoke several times soon after we got him out. I did not ask him how the accident oc- curred. By Mr. HigiJOn-Deceased must have got entangled at the bottom in struggling to save himself when the engine started. His arms and shoulders appeared to have been most injured. The pit is 190 yards deep, and deceased must have been entangled all the way up. Never had any fault to ficd with the engineer for being short of steam before. If any signal to stop had been given I should have heard it. By the Coroner-Two tubs of coal would weigh about sixteen cwt., and two tubs of dirt about thirty cwt. The engine has often drawn up two tubs of dirt. Hugh Bogie, engineman in the employ of the Plas- kynaston Colliery Company—On Thursday, the 8th in- stant, about ten a.m., I had a signal to draw up. I set the engines to work, and they could not pull the cage up. We were rather short of steam, and the engines wo«.o □ i,a,i position. We were also short of ballast. There should have been two empty tubs ou one siue iu i go down while the two full ones came up. There were no empty tuos, and so it required more power to get the loaded tubs up. The empty tubs would weigh about eight cwt. together. Am certain there was only one signal, but that was sounded perhaps half a dozen times. By Mr. Higson-The signal for drawing up is one blow, and it is also one blow to stop when the engines are in motion, The signals are the same for going on and stopping. I understood none of the latter knocks to mean stop," because the engines were not in mo- tion. If the engines had been in motion when the latter single-knocks were given, I should have stopped. Was trying to start the engines all the time. The cage perhaps moved up and down about six inches. Mr. Higson—In my opinion that is exactly how the accident occurred. The mystification lay with the man himself. I am of opinion that deceased, seeing the engines could not draw up the tubs, sIgnalled" one," for them to be stopped, which the engineer understood to mean draw up "—both, being the same signal. Witness—He never rang when the engine was in motion, and, therefore, I understood it to mean draw up." The Coroner-I think this method of signalling a bad one. Mr. Higson—There should be different signals. Witness—The signal to reverse the engines is two distinct knocks, but close together. The knocks given by deceased were at intervals. John Gartside, general manager, gave evidence simi- lar to the above as to signals, and stated that under the circumstances it was deceased's duty to have left the tubs in the cage till the engines could draw them up, unless he had been signalle-I to remove them. Some of the witnesses were recalled, and questioned as to the signals, and the jury at once returned a ver- dict of Accidental death."

PETTY SESSIONS. WREXHAM. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, JUNE lIt-Before S. Yorke, Esq., J. H. Foulkes, Esq., Rev. F. G. Tippinge Captain Griffith, and Colonel Brookes. A! oioinp Animals to Stmp on the Highway.—Thomas Rowland, charged with allowing two asses to stray on the highway at Bersham, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Selling Ale at Illegal Hours.—Thomas Lloyd, Royal Oak beerhouse, Gresford, charged by P.C. Lawley with unlawfully keeping open his house on Sunday, the 4th inst., was fined 2/. and 8s. costs. Caution to Roadside Encampers.—P.C. Lawley, Gres- ford, deposed that when on duty at Llay, a few days ago, he found Edward Stephens, Beast-market, Wrex- ham, encamped by the roadside. Witness saw with defendant three carts, three donkeys, and a pony. He called at the tent and asked whose the donkeys were. Defendant said they were his, and told the officer that as food w&s so dear at Wrexham he thought they might stay at Gresford for the night, where they could get a sweet bite. Fined 2s 6d. and 8s. costs. Stealing Joiner's Toots.—John Jones was charged with stealing joiner's tools, the property of John Wil- liams, Moreton Inn, near Ruabon. Witnesses were called to prove the facts, after which prisoner said that he believed he found tools on the road between the New Inn and Ruabon, but was so drunk at the time that he could not tell exactly where. He was committed to the quarter sessions. Stealing Wheat and Grass.—Ellis Jones was charged with this offence. Mr. Thomas Parry, farmer, Plas Colbome, said that for some time he had suffered damage by prisoner and his family trespassing on his land. Prisoner had a garden adjoining one of prosecutor's fields, and a few days ago his wife was seen cutting an apron full of wheat, and prosecutor therefore put a person to watch. Prisoner kept a donkey, for which he had no use. Thomas Higgins deposed that on the 2nd inst., he went to watch, and saw Ellis Jones cutting grass and tc wheat in Mr. Parry's field. Prisoner put it into a hamper, and took it home. Prisoner was fined 10s. and ordered to pay Is. damage, and 9s costs. Drunk and Riotous. -Thomas Parry, charged by P.C. Linsey with this offence, was fined 10s. and 9s. costs. Edward Roberts, for a similar offence, was fined 11. and costs. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT, JUNE 19.-Before Charles Hughes, Esq., and T. C. Jones, Esq. Stealing Money.—Thomas Kelly charged Elizabeth Rogers with stealing 21. 12s. fid. belonging to him. Prosecutor, who said he did not live anywhere, de- posed that he had been in Wrexham since Saturday night. About nine o'clock on Saturday night he saw prisoner, and asked her to go and have a glass of ale with him. She went with him, and they afterwards went and took lodgings at a lie use in Salop-road. They went to bed about twelve o'clock. When he went to bed his purse, containing 21. 12s. 6d., was in his left hand trousers pocket. He placed his trousers between thf bed and the mattress. About four o'clock on Sun- day morning prisoner got up and went out of the house. Just as she was going out of the doer he awoke, and found that the purse was gone. He went out and gave information to the police, and prisoner was appre hended. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was committed for three months, with hard^abour. Stealing a Cart.—Thomas Davies was charged with stealing a. cart. the property of John Wallis, provision dealer, Hope-street. Mr. John Jones appeared for the prisoner. The case had been remanded from Thursday, the 15th inst., when Mr. Wallis deposed that he bought a. cart from prisoner last December, and paid 1'. for it. He produced a receipt for the money. About three weeks ago, he lost the cart. and afterwards found that prisoner bad sold it to Mr. Bott. Mr. Wallis's depositions were read in court to-day, and in cross-examination upon them, he said he thought the pound was an adequate price for the cart, and he was astonished to hear that prisoner had sold it to Mr. Bott for 71. The evidence given by Mr. Bott on the previous Thursday was then read, from which it appeared that he had bought the cart from prisoner for 7/. On the 9th inst., in consequence of a conversation he had had with Mr. Wallis, witness went to pnsorer's house and asked him if the cart belonged to Mr. Wallis. Prisoner said he had only allowed Mr. Wallis to use it for a few days, for the loan of a sovereign. Cross-exarnined-He considered that he had given a fair price for the cart. After being at prisoner's house he went to Mr. Wallis, and told him the conversation that had takeQ place between himself and prisoner. Mr. Wallis then repeated the substance of what he had said before, as to the purchase of the cart, and showed the receipt for the money. As witness was going out of the shop, Mr. Wallis sa d he should claim the cart, and witness said he would not give it up until he was obliged. Prosecutor replied, "The fact of it is this, Davies owes me 17s. 6d. I don't care much about the cart if I could get my money." Th«»ir worships thought it was unnecessary to proceed further, and dismissed the case. Assault.—Ann Moody, Sutton Green, charged John Jones, farmer, of the same place, with assaulting her at the Coach and Horses Tavern, Wrexham, on the 5th instant. Mr. Sherratt, who appeared for defendant, cross- examined the witnesses to show that defendant had re- ceived great provocation-from the friends of complainant, and their worships considering that there were some mitigating circumstances in the case, inflicted a fine of only 5s. and costs. Stealtng from an EmpToyer.-Francis Bryan was charged with stealing a quantity of tea from William Porter, grocer, High-street, Wrexham. Prosecutor deposed that prisoner was a porter in his employer. In consequence of information he received on Saturday evening, from Robert Taylor, an appren- tice. he examined a ginger case. in a store room, and there found a packet of tea. The tea was wrapped up ill an old newspaper. He thought there were about six ounces of tea, which would be worth about Is. 2d. He had reason to believe it was his property, and that it had bean stolen, and that prisoner was a thief. In the course of the evening he seut prisoner several times into this room. The last time he came out witness suspected that he had the tea upon his person, and took him up- stairs into the sitting-room, where he was searched by Mr. Lamb, and the tea now produced was found upon him. Prisoner asked them to forgive him, as it was the first time, but they had reason to believe that he had been guilty of the same thing for some time. Robert Taylor, apprentice with Mr. Porter, said that on Saturday afternoon he had occasion to go into the tea room, and found prisoner in a part of the room where he had no business to be. The lid of a tea canister being open, his suspicion was excited, and he watched prisoner. He thought he saw him conceal something, and after he had gone away went to see what he had been doing, and found in a ginger case, the tea now produced. When witness went into the tea room he disturbed prisoner, who ran away into the empty package room adjoining, and where the ginger case referred to was. The tea now produced was of the same quality as that in the canister. Inspector Lamb deposed that a little after eight o'clock on Saturday evening he was sent for to Mr. Por e shop, and from a conversation he had with Mr. Porter, secreted himself in a lumber room, at the top of the house. He had been there about ten minutes when the prisoner came into the room, and put his hand into a box close to where witness was, who heard the noise of his hand touching the tea., but when pri- soner went out of the room he did not take anything with him. He came into the room again in about a quarter of an hour. This time he only looked and then went away. He did not touch anything. Witness then changed his scheme, and left the place. About ten o clock he was sent for again, and on examining prisoner found the tea upon him. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was committed for one month with bard labour. Stealing a Lamb Skirt.- William Eyton, was charged by William Parker with stealing a lomb skid. Prosecutor deposed that he was a butcher, living at Parkside. On Thursday, the 15th instant, he came to Wrexham. market. He had with him a lamb skin and two pelts, which he put at the back of the Market Hall. That was about nine o'clock in the morning. About five or half-past five in the afternoon he found that the lamb skin was gone. He then went down to Messrs. Rock and Jones's skin yard, and found it there. It was the skin now produced. It was worth 2s. 3d. "villi.viu rugU wtUii lie in th" employ of Messrs. Jones and Rock. About five o'clock on Thursday after- noon priso 'er brought the skin in question down to him, and said that old William Samuels hid sent him with it. Witness asked him what he wanted for it, and he said two shillings. Witness then paid him the money. P.C Horghland deposed that from information he had received, he went in search of prisoner, and found him about six o'clock that (Monday) morning in an outbuilding at the back of his grandmother's house, at Rhos Nessney. He said he found the skin by the yard of Mr. Rogers, furniture broker; but that he did use Mr. Samuel's name when he went to sell it. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr. John Jones, who, in the absence of Mr. Alling- ton Hughes, acted as magistrates' clerk, told prisoner that even if he had found the skin in the street, it was not his own, and he ought to have tried to discover the owner. Their worships thought it was very unwise to leave things where prosecutor had left these skins, as it was laying a temptation to steal in the way of parties who saw them. Prisoner was committed for fourteen days, with hard labour. JUNE 20.-Before J. Clark, Esq., mayor, C. Hughes, Esq., and T. C. Jones, Esq. Drunk and Riotnus.-WIlliam Birch was charged by Inspector Lamb with this offence. Complainant deposed that about eight o'clock on Monday evening defendant came to the police-station at Penybryn, and applied for a ticket for the workhouse. Witness told him he dire not give a ticket to a drunken man, and that he (defendant) ought to go for a ticket to the place where he got drink. Defendant refused to leave the station, upon which complainant pushed him out. He then became very abusive and noisy, and was locked up. He was discharged on promising to leave the town immediately. A Forgiving Wife.—John Jones, chimney sweeper, was charged with assaulting his wife, Catherine Jones. On the New Testament being presented to com- plainant, in order that she might be sworn, she said, I don't like to take the book. He is my husband. He was drunk, and I forgive him. All I have to say is that he kicked me." She was at length prevailed upon to take the oath, and then deposed that they had been married about two years and a half. About four o'clock on Monday after- noon he came into the house where they were staying. He was drunk, and they had a quarrel, in the course of which he charged her with gross immorality. He then went out and took his sweeping tools with him. She went and fetched them in. About five o'clock on Tues- day morning he returned, and she blamed him for mak- ing the statement respecting her, which he had the previous day. He became excited, assaulted her, and gave her a kick on the face, but she hoped their wor- ships would pardon him it was the first time he bad done anything of the sort. Defendant said it was all her own fault. She refused to let him have his tools. If she had given them to him, he would have gone out without doing anything to her. Complainant said she had nothing to say against him he was a very good husband. Mr. John Davies, surgeon, deposed that he was an assistant with his brother. Complainant came to him about six o'clock that morning, and he found that she had received a severe contused wound on the right cheek, just below the eye. The wound was not dangerous in itself, but might be followed by erysipelas. The eye was not injured. Mr. C. Hughes, on behalf of the bench, said that but for the intercession of defendant's wife the punishment would have been more severe than the one they had determined upon, which was that he be fined 51., or in default one month's imprisonment, but if during that time anything more serious should happen to com- plainant, he might be brought upon another charge. Being unable to pay the fine defendant wa.s com- mitted.

BRYMRo.-The National School.-On the evening of Tuesday last, a concert was held in the above school, which was well attended, every seat being occupied, and several persons being compelled to stand. Mr. John Owen (Owain Alaw), who had been engaged for the occasion, pertormed in his usual lively style. He was assisted by the Church Choir, and other amateurs, amongst whom were two ladies and a gentleman whose names did not appear in the printed programme. Miss Mitchell, Captain Rowland Davies, and Mrs. Davies. Mr. T. Morgan sang very effectively Thou art so near, and yet so far," which was loudly encored, and he gave "Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming." The singing of Capt. Davies, carried all before it, the songs he selected being of a kind suited to the popular taste. After the Na- tional Anthem" had been sung, Mr. Owen proposed a vote of thanks to those whose kind assistance had added so very much to the evening's entertainment, namely- Miss Mitchell, Mrs. Davies, Captain Davies, and the choir. The motion was carried with acclamation. The following ladies and geitlemen were present: Rev. Thomas Williams, and Miss Williams, Berse, Miss Hayes, Gate Wen, Mrs. Lowe and family, Rev. W. -=-=- Jones, Brymbo, Rev. T. Davies, Brymbo, Rev. J. C. Roberts, St. Marks, Wrexham, Mr. Jenkin Jones, and Mrs. Jones, Gwersyllt, Mr. Morgan, Brymbe Lodge, and family, Dr. and Mrs. Pauli, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Fron, Mr. and Mrs. Barker, Mrs. and Miss Parsonage, Summer Hill, the Misses Ingram, Brymbo, Mr. and Mrs. Astley, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, and Miss Upton, Gwersyllt, Mr. W. J. Evans and family, Mr. H. Seddon, Mr. F. Hutchinson, &c. FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE HAVOD-Y-BWCH PIT. NEAR WREXHAM.—On Monday an inquest was opened before B. H. Tholwall, Esq., on the body of William Howell Williams, sinker, Adwy'rclawdd, who died on Sunday morning, from injuries received while working at the above pit, on Wednesday, 14th iuat. The following gentlemen were sworn upon the jury :-Messrs. John Jones, Edward Jones, Isaac Rogers, George Wills, Daniel Roberts, John Williams, Robert Thomas, Ed- ward Jarvis, Robert Roberts, Stephen Jones, Jonathan Clark, John Prince, George Roberts, Joseph Rogers, and Richard Griffiths. The inquiry was merely formal, and was adjourned for the attendance of the Govern- ment Inspector of Mines. From what can be ascer- tained it appears that deceased was engaged at the pit in question as a sinker—the pit being in coarse of con- struction. On the 14th inst., a tub of dirt was loaded, conveyed to the top, and tipped into the waggon in the usual manner. Unfortunately, however, the tub, after being emptied, was upturned, or at ary rate not se- cured, and a large piece of rubbish, which was attached to the bottom of the tub, fell down the shaft. It struck deceased on the shoulder, and almost severed his arm from his body. Deceased lingered in great agony till Sunday, when he expired. It appears to have been the duty of the banksman to secure the tubs properly, and to see that nothing was left in the tub to endanger the lives of those below. Deceased was a married man, but had no family. FARNDON.—Ladies' Club.-The annual festival of the Farndon Ladies' Club took place on Wednesday last. The fine weather attracted a large company from the surrounding districts, and the gathering would probably have been still larger, had it not been for the festival at Buston Castle being held the same day. Dancing was ke..t up until dusk, to the strains of the 2nd Cheshire Militia Band. The funds of the society will, doubtless, be considerably increased by the day's proceedings. WREXHAM.—Cricket.—On Saturday last a maich was played between the Llangollen and Wrexham Clubs, at the Turf Tavern. The former club had two incings, and the latter only one, but so great was the disparity in the style of playing that the Wrexbamites were the victors by about a hundred and fifty runs. DENBIGH ACCIDENT COMMITTEE.—Dr. Tumour at- tended the board Oil behalf of the above committee. He asked the board to take into consideration whether they thought it was sufficient to allow 4s. per week to Hannah Roberts for herselt and three children, she having lost her husband at the accident of the Denbigh waterworks. It was agreed to allow her 4s. 6d. per week. Masters Books—Number in the house 64 corresponding week last year IjO; vagrants relieved 41; outdoor relief 3701. Balance against the treasurer 828/. 8s. 9d. DENBIGH CLASSICAL SCHOOL.—This school is con- ducted by Mr. Macaulay at his new establishment in Vale-street, and seems to be in a thriving condition. The half-yearly examination took place on the afternoon of the 15th iust., under the presidency of the mayor who was joined by the ex-mayor, and a considerable number of ladies and gentlemen of the town and neigh- bourhocd. The pupils numbered nearly 50, not in- cluding an infant-class, and every one who was present will we are sure agree that the attainments of the boys, the readiness of the answers, when examined by tbe mayor and ex-mayor and Mr. Sheaf and the strict examin- ation to which they were subjected by the master of the school shewed that gentleman's great anxiety for the mental and moral progress of the children entrusted to his care. Duriug the examination very fair specimens of writing and book-keeping were handed round, and several hymns were very prettily sung by the children. The mayor at the close said—He was sure they must all express themselves exceedingly gratified at the way in which the work had been gone thrcughthat day. He congratulated Mr. Macaulay upon having a most admir- able school. Dr. Turnour and Mr. Sheaf also compli- mented Mr. Macaulay in proposing a vote cf thanks to the mayor for his kind services. LLANRWST. -A New Temperance Movement.—Many a time and oft have our columns contained the names of men who, at the petty sessions, have been fined and imprisoned for the crime of drunkenness, and more than once have we regretfully heard disparaging re- marks upon the comparative sobriety of this and of other places. Therefore, it is with pleasure we heard the other day that the head of the police in Llanrwst, Inspector Hammond, had hit upon a method (certainly a novel one) to counteract the drinking tendencies of the ne'er-do-wells around him, and at all events put a check to a little of the Sabbath-breaking which so often has disgraced us. Going to Church on Whit-Sunday he casually observed two or three men, whose acquaintance he had had to make on sundry occasions in rather an un- pleasant manner, and thinking they looked very woe-be- gone on account of the public-houses not being open, he suggested that they should go with him. So eloquent did he prove himself that he actually did prevail upon them, and thinking there might be others about he tried elsewhere, with Buch'success that ,vhen he got to church, he had no less than sixteen of those who, we hope, will never again figure before the bench as drunkards, to accompany him into the holy edifice. On the following Sunday, and tZiiu last week, we are told he repeated the experiment and with like success. This, we think, is a practical way of dealing with the subject that deserves commendation, and copying in manv other of our towns. -J

FLINTSHIRE. NERQUIS, NEAR MOLD. CELEBRATION OF THE RETURN OF FREDE- RICK F. LLOYD FLETCHER, ESQ., AND PHILIP LLOYD FLETCHER, ESQ., TO NER- QUIS HALL, FROM AUSTRALIA. The above gentlemen received a very hearty welcome home on Thursday, the 22nd inst., after an absence of twenty-threes ears. The demonstrations in celebration of the event were earned out under the auspices of a committee composed of Mr. Edward Roberts, of Hendre Ucha, Mr. W. Dykins, Mr. John Davies, painter, Mold, and others. It is impossible to describe the warmth of genuine good feeliug which pervaded all classes of society in Nerquis and throughout the surrounding districts, and some of the evidences of which we are now going to chronicle. The rural sports, on the new course, commenced at neon by a donkey race, which was succeeded by other races and feats of agility. About half-past two o'clock a procession was formed which, preceded by the Brass Band of Tryddyn, and ably conducted by Mr. Henry Seville, marched to Ner- quis Hall to escort the guests of the day to the village, where they arrived about three o'clock, where upwards of 200 guests sat down to partake of dinner. The dinner took place in a spacious marquee, conveniently erected in a field adjoining the White Lion Inn. Dr. Williams, Mold, presided; on his right was Mr. F. Fletcher, and on his left Mr. P. Fletcher. The vice chair was occupied by W. Jones, Esq., Pendre House, Mold. The dinner was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Bythell, and served up in first-rate style. No exertions had been spared, and the viands m season, consisting of fie h and fowl, were in quality excellent, and in quantity abundant. The marquee was very tastefully decorated. Over the entrance was inscribed Welcome Home," and in the interior Long life to Capt. Wynne." The cloth being removed, the chairman proposed the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales," which having been received with loyal manifestations, the toast of the clergy," coupled with the name of the Rev. E. Jones, the respected pastor of Nerquis, was proposed, drunk, and suitably acknowledged. The next toast proposed by the chairman was "the army, navy, militia, and volunteers," coupling with it the name of Major Chambers. The speech of Major Chambers in responding was re- ceived with thundering applause. The next toast from the chair was "Captain Wynne, of Nerquis Hall," who returned thanks in appropriate terms. The Chairman said-I now come to the agreeable sub- ject of the toast of the evening. I am sure there is not one amongst us who will not heartily join me in drink- ing long life and prosperity to Mr. Federick and Mr. P. Fletoher" (tremendous cheering and musical honours). Pyrotechnical displays of vertical, horizontal, triangle, pin and other wheels, with pots, d'aigretts, tourbillions, and pyramids of Roman candles, also a grand discharge of asteroid and line rockets, took place in the evening, and proved a great attraction to hundreds of spectators. The most pleasing features of the day were the ut- most unanimity which pervaded all classes, and the absence of drunkenness.

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