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CALL. We understand that the Rev. T. Eli Evans, the pastor of the combined Congregational churches of Graigfechan and Pwllglas, has ac. cepted a call to take charge of the Trinity Road (Bootle) Congregational chapel, and will begin in his new sphere of labour on the first Sunday in May. SUCCESS OF A RUTHIN YOUNG MAN. We are pleased to note that Mr. W. Roberts' name occurs on the pass-list of the Incorporated Law Society's Intermediate Examination. Mr. W. Roberts is the son of Mr. Roberts, saddler. It will be recollected that he was for several years a clerk with Messrs. Lloyd and Roberts, solicitors, of this town, and, subsequently, articled to Messrs. Wetherfield and Baines, of London. THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES' CLERK. The time fixed for sending in applications for the vacant post of Clerk to the Magistrates of the Ruthin PettySessional Division expired on Monday last, and from a remark made at the meeting of the Standing Joint Committee in Wrexham on Thursday, it appears that only two applications had been received. We un derstand that these gentlemen are Mr. Edward Roberts, of the firm of Messrs. Lloyd and Roberts, Ruthin, and Mr. Fanning, of Amlwch, The appointment will be made on Monday, the I 20th inst. THE SUBSIDENCE IN ST. PETER'S CHURCH A serious subsidence took place in St. Peter's Church on Sunday. Whilst the congregation were leaving the sacred edifice at the conclusion of the morning service, a few tiles gave way in the aisle, under the foot of a little girl. The occurrence was at once reported to the officials. During the inspection that took place subse- quently, a large portion of the floor fell in, and one of the men nearly disappeared in the c Yity beneath. It is believed that an extensive vault exists at this spot, and this belief is confirmed by the discovery of a human skull and other bones in the place. For some time, the heating apparatus of the church has been out of order, and it is believed that the subsidence was caus- ed by the leakage of water from the pipes pene- trating into the vault. LECTURE. On Friday last at the Assembly Rooms, a lecture was delivered by Professor J. E. Lloyd, M.A., Bangor, under the auspices of the Young Peoples Mutual Improvement Society, entitled 'A Twelfth Century Circular Tour,'g(journey of Archbishop Baldwin and Giraldus through Wales in 1188). The lecture was fully illustra- ted by means of lantern views. The chair was occupied by the Rev. J. Fisher, who in his opening remarks said that he had great pleasure in presiding at a meeting of this kind, the subject being so interesting, and it would be a loss to all who were absent from the meeting. Mr. Lloyd then delivered his lecture. At the close of the meeting a vote of thanks was pro- posed to Professor Lloyd for his lecture by Alderman Edward Roberts, and seconded by the Rev. E. Williams, also a vote of thanks was proposed by Alderman Ezra Roberts, the president of the society, to Councillor T. J. Ro. berts for the able manner in which he worked the lantern. THE DEPUTY CLERKSHIP OF THE PEACE. I From a report, which appears in another column, it will be found that the Standing Joint Committee, at their meeting in Wrex- ham, on Thursday, have confirmed the recom- mendation of the Sub-committee appointed to deal with the subject, that the salary of Mr. John Roberts as Deputy Clerk A the P';i1.Ce be } £ 250 per annum. Mr. Roberts was appointed to this important office about a fortnight pre- viously, the amount of his salary only remain- ing to be decided upon at Thursday's meeting. We beg to ofter Mr. Roberts our heartiest con- gratulations upon his appointment to such an honourable'and reponsible position, whilst, at the same time, complimenting the Standing Joint Committee upon their selection. Mr. Roberts is thoroughly well versed in all matters appertaining to the government of county affairs, and since the establishment of the County Council, the bulk of the work has de. volved upon him as the ri.-e-ht hand man of the late Mr. Llewelyn Adams. The Standing Joint Committee could not have done better than retain his services, and they deserve to be com- plimented on the wisdom of their selection. We wish Mr. Roberts a long life to enjoy his present high position. REMARKABLE SUDDEN DEATH. On Thursday, the Coroner, Dr. Hughes, held an inquest at the Union Workhouse, on the body of Ruth Jones, Llanrbydd Street, who died on Monday night. The jury were as follows:—Messrs. William Owens, John Wil- liams, William Roberts. Edward Tudor Jones, James Royles, Robert Thomas Jones, Joseph Atkinson, Charles Thomas, Robert Hugh Jones, Thomas John Roberts, Walter Brocklehurst. John Owen Davies and Thomas Royles. Mr. Thomas Royles was elected foreman of the jury. John Jones, slafcerer, son of the deceased de- posed that the body was that of his mother. She was 73 years of age, he was in the habit of visiting her every day. Deceased was not in receipt of parish relief. She lived in her own house, and she had two other cottages as well, of which she received the rent. Deceased's in. come per week was about 3s. 6d. The filthy and untidy condition of the house had existed tor months. He did not think that the rooms were fit for human habitation. He believed bhe Inspector of Nuisances had visited the house. In about a week after, he had a conver- sation with the Inspector, and he told him witness), about the untidiness and filthy state of the house, and did not think that his mother was quite in her sound mind, because she was I very peculiar in her ways. He attended her. ill night ion Monday, and went for medical issistance, because she was so bad. Witness ieposed that he was not on the sofa, but sat on jhe fender by the fire. Deceased had been ill )ff and on for the last two years. The next witness was R. A. Jones, Relieving )fficer for the Ruthin district. He had heard some rumours of the state that Ruth Jones was :in, and they were that she was very well ;ared for, and that was the reason he did not visit her house, and he did not consider it his iuty to do so, because she was not a pauper. tie did not understand that there was anything wrong with her mind. A Juror: Are you aware whether your at. j iention was drawn te this matter by your predecessor ? Witness No, I am not aware that the at- iention of the Guardians has been called to the sondition of the deceased. Dr. W. D. Jones said he was called to see the leceased on the evening of the 6ah. She had been shouting and yelling day and night. He was not asked to give her medicine. John Jones same to fetch him on the following morning, md he found the deceased doubled up lying on i sofa quite dead. Death was caused from a very weak heart, accelerated by the filthy condition of the house. He made a special re- port to the Town Council, of the condition of the house, and that it was unfit for human habitation, but no notice was taken of it. The Coroner: It was shelved like all other reports. A Juror The Doctor, I presume, was quite Lwace of his powers to report the case to the relieving offieer and getting her compulsorily removed? Witness: I reported the case to the police, because she was a public nuisance at night, shouting and screaming. A Juror I am not here to give evidence for the Council, but I should like the Doctor to say whether anything was done in the matter by the Council ? Witness I cannot say. After the Coroner had summed up, the jury returned the following verdict, 'That the said Ruth Jones died from heart failure, accelerated by the unsanitary condition of the house and surroundings in Llanrhydd Street on the 6th of of February.

ABERGELE. /f'r-r- PETTY SESSIONS. Saturday.—Before Messrs. J. H. Roberta, M.P. (chairman), W. T. Mason, J. Lewis Mor- gan, Joseph Jones, and Dr. Wolstenholme. HIGHWAY OFFENCES. David Parry, Bryn Hen, St. Asaph, was fined Is. and 5s. costs for using a cart, without a name being painted upon it as prescribed by law. William Jackson, Coach and Horses, St. Asaph, was charged with driving a vehicle on the night of the 27th of January without a light. Defendant admitted the offence, but explained that he had a lamp, but could not get it to light. The Clerk remarked that it was his duty to see that the lamp was in proper order. Fined 2s. 6d. and 7s. 6d. costs. DEFRAUDING THE RAILWAY COMPANY. Thomas Williams, Towyn Lodge Cottage, Abergele, was charged by Detective Joseph Weaver of the London and North-Western Railway Company, with travelling on the rail- way on the 27th of December without paying his fare, and with intent to defraud. Defendant admitted the offence, and Mr. Fenna, who prosecured, said that the man had been previously convicted. A penalty of 10s., with 91 2s. costs, was im- posed. Ellen Williams, wife of the defendant in the previous case, was charged with committing a similar offence on the 19th of December. Mr. Fenna, in stating the case, said that de- fendant was in the habit of travelling without tickets and paying the collectors. On the day in question, she was seen by a porter named Owen preparing to get out of a train when steam- ing into the station from the direction of Llan- ddulas. Owen did not actually see her getting out of the train. But another porter, named Patrick, saw her passing out of the station, and asked for her ticket. She replied that she had been seeing a friend off, and had not come by train, and she waQ allowed to pass. Subse- quently, Owen spoke to Patrick about the de- fendant, and the matter was reported. Detec tive Weaver investigated it, and went to see Mrs. Williams to ask if she had any explanation to offer. She denied to him that she had tra. velled on the day in question, saying, as a reason for being so positive, that she was work- ing on that day at Mrs. Williams' laundry at Pensarn. This was found to be untrue and they charged the defendant with travelling from Llanddulas, though she might have come from a further station. Evidence in support having been given by the porters,the detective,and Mrs. Mary Williams, Pensarn, Defendant said that she had not been by train on the 19th of December. She had in- jured her foot while working in Pensarn on the previous Tuesday, and could not go out work- ing on the 19th. That was the explanation she 11 made to Mr. Weaver. The case was considered proved, and defend- ant fined 5s. and 14s. costs. DRUNK. Hugh Roberts, Glynbach, JBettws, was fined Is. and 7s. 6d. costs for being drunk in Llanfair on the 12th of January* ABORTIVE APPLICATIONS FOR AFFILIATION ORDERS. Kate Roberts, New Street, Llanfair, sought an affiliation order against Robert Jones, Bont Chwil. j Mr. Crabbe appeared for the applicant, and Mr. A. O. Evans for the defendant. The case was dismissed. Mr. Joseph Lloyd made an application for an order against Thomas Jones, Tai Newyddion, Llanddulas, on behalf of Elizabeth Jones, Llan- ddulas. Mr. Roberts (Messrs. Da-ud Jones and Ro- berts, Llanrwst) defended. This case was also dismissed.

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ha bagged to propose the prosperity of the Union, i:onpie<i with the name of its officer for Wales, their good Cdopt. K 7 (1% (applvnse). Capt. Kouw, who met with a most hearty reception, said he had t i) Liiark Hon. Capt. Roberts, for the kind manner in which he had coupled his name with the toast of the National Fire Brigade Union. At the present time, the Union was the most powerful organisation of firemen whichever existed in the United King dom (hear, hear). It was composed of 400 bri- gades, and no brigade was allowed to remain on the roll, unless it paid, not promised, its an- nual subscription. The Welsh District had been formed in connectioa with the Union for about 8 years, and although he did not wish to take fany credit as the organiser of the district, the latter now consisted of 26 brigades (hear, hear). The most brilliant demonstra- tion which ever took place in this country-,t demonstration which gave the firemen more practical work, was held last year in the grounds of their president, the Duke of Marl- borough, at Blenheim Palace, and that demon- stration conclusively proved that the Fire Bri gade Union, should be recognised by Her Majesty's Government as one of the paid servi- ces of the country (hear, hear, and applause). Her Majesty's forces were now described as Regulars, Irregulars, and Friendlies. At the present time, the firemen of the country must be designated as I Friendlies,' prepared to do everything required of them in their own line of service (applause). Mr. Rouw went on to say that the next district meeting of the Welsh Union would be held at Colwyn Bay, where also the demonstration would take place. At Rbyl last year, the Ruthin Fire Brigade were able to hand over JE20 towards the Cottage Hospital, and he hoped the amount would be doubled at Colwyn Bay this year (hear, hear). The demonstration in connection with the Union would take place at Perry Hall, Bir- mingham, and he would advise the men to save their money in order to be present. In 1900 a fire brigade demonstration would be held In connection with the Paris Exhibition,-and he hoped that the Ruthin brigade would be pre- sent there (hear, hear). He hope! that at least 200 Welsh firemen would attend. Hon. Capt. Roberts: What about the Welsh Goat ? (laughter and cheers). Mr. Rouw said he was determined that the Welsh Contingent should be headed at Paris by a Welsh Goat (hear, hear). He was going to take some of the Welsh fire appliancen over also, and again expressed a hope that Ruthin would be well represented. The President then called upon Lieut. Tegid <0wen to give a song, and the company were treated by him to a capital rendering of the old favourite 'Hen fwthyn bach melyn fy Nhad,' Miss Jones, (sister of Mrs. Tegid Owen), presiding at the piano. Mr. George Brockle- hurst followed with a song There are moments when one wants to be alone;' and his effort was greatly appreciated. Miss Jones again acted as the accompanist. Capt. Conway Bell, who was the next speaker, said it gave him great pleasure to be present t night at the invitation of Capt. Rouw, who had been to him a very sincere friend (hear, hear). On behalf of himself and the Rhuddlan brigade, he did not pretend to know much, but what little they had learned had been from the guidance of their noble officer, Capt. Rouw (applause). The Rhuddlan brigade was formed in the year 1841—formed in the old agricultural fashion—simply an engine, with no people to attend to it (laughter). But as their officer knew, it had been his (Mr. Bell), en- deavour for many years to form an efficient brigade, and through the assistance of the commander of the Ruthin brigade, it had been brought to the fore. As to the National Fire Brigade Union, that n.adenoprogressin Wales until the work was taken in hand by the Hon. Sec. (Mr. Rouw). Rhuddlan was the first to join this year, but since then several more had joined (hear, hear). Mr. Bell proceeded to refer to the demonstration held in Rhyl last year, and said that the work done by the Ruthin brigade then, showed the other brigades how st should be done. The Ruiihin Brigade, he waa pleased to say, was undoubtedly the first brigade in North Wales—(hear, hear, and ap- plause)—and the conversation which he often heard among his own men was, when can we be as efficient in our work, and know our drill as well as the Ruthin men (applause). Then and then only would they consider themselves good firemen. The work of the Ruthin Bri- gade was not only known in North Wales, but throughout Great Britain. The account of the services of Capt. Rouw, and the brothers Humphreys, and their pompier ladder drill at Blenheim had been circulated all over the land. That pompier drill was a credit, not only to Rutbin, but also to the United Kingdom at large (hear, bear). He hoped the day was not far distant when the fire service would be recognised by the Government. As long as brigades were prepared to turn out with the good work of saving lives and property, such a lecognition was deserved at the hands of Her Majesty's Government (lord cheers). As to the Paris Sxhibition, he might say that, if the Ruthin Brigade went there, the Rhuddlan men would be there with them (hear, bear). If they did go to Paris, they would be under His Majesty's orders whilst there, and His Majesty's on that occasion would be Capt. Rouw (laughter and sheers). Having thanked Mr. Rouw, and the brothers Humphreys for the excellent demon- stration given at Rhyl last year, by whioh f.24 was collected towards the Children's Cottage Hospital, Mr. ÆelI proposed the 'health of the Ruthin Brigade,' coupled wiih the name of the worthy chief officer-a name known at the present time amongst firemen throughout the whole world (applause). Probationer T. J. Williams having sung, 6 Good old Jeff,followed by Fireman George Williams, who sang, 'Just my Luck,' both accompanied by Mr. Walter Brocklehurst, Capt. Rouw rose and said he had to thank Capt. Conway Bell, not only on behalf of him- self, but also his brother officers, the engineer, and firemen for the very kind manner in which he had referred to them. Had it not been for she assistance of his officers and especially ot the engineer and firemen, it would have been an utter im-possibility to carry out the work successfully. There was no brigade in the country that worked so well together as the Rathin brigade did at the present time (hear, hear). If they had fyut few fires, still they were in that efficient condition, that if a fire did break out, they were able to deal with it (ap- plause). Some other appliances would be ex- hibited at the Paris Exhibition. He might say that the Corporation of Ruthin dealt very liberally with them, by subscribing EIO a year to their funis; still it was an utter impossibility So keep up the brigade unless they had a num- ber of kind friends in the neighbourhood. The subscriptions were increasing year by year, and by getting people in the outlying districts .to subscribe, he hoped the time would come when there would be no need to hold concerts and bazaars in aid of the brigade (hear, hear). He was anxious to bring the brigade up to date, and there were two things he wanted-ladders, and a steamer (hear, hear). He would not be happy until he got these, and even that night, a gentleman promised him a subscription of E50 if they decided to go in for a steamer (loud applause). With reference to the pompier drill, they did not initiate it, but took it from other brigades, persevered in their efforts, and attained perfection in it to such extent, that he had been approached by one of the authorities in connection with one of the greatest fire brigade or salvage corps in the country for instruction in the work they were now doing (hear, hear). Having referred to other matters in connection with the fire service, Mr. Rouw concluded his speech by say that if the Rhudd- &l\ brigade required assistance,-but not finan- cial assistance—(laughter)—the Ruthin men would be pleased to render it (hear, hear). SongóJ having contributed by Mr. Charles Williams (' By the Banks of Allan Waters') and Mr. Walter Brocklehurst (I By the sad sea waves'), Lieut. C. D. Phillips proposed the Health of the Visitors.) He was very pleased to see Capt. Conway Bell amongst them. He was a man whom they all respected (hear, hear). The Captain of the Denbigh brigade would also be present but for another engagement. He (Mr. Phillips) would not keep them with further .^ggg^arkii, as his comrauoa before him had given 1IIIII8iIÍIII: a very lucid history of what was going on in i the country with respect to the fire service. Capt. Conway Bell, in rising to respond,! thanked those present for the kind reception given him that night. He was exceedingly sorry that other officers of the fire service to whom invitations were sent, were not present with them. It was the duty of all brigades to assist each other, and it was a step in the right direction when members of brigades were brought together in the way Capt. Rouw had done that night (hear, hear). The day was not far distant when the Rhuddlan brigade would try to reciprocate the kind feeling shown on that occasion by Capt. Rouw (applause). It had been remarked that the Ruthin Brigade was not in debt. The Rhuddlan brigade, he was pleased to say, was in the same happy position, and through the assistance of the gentry of the neighbourhood, they had a nice little sum at their back (hear, hear). He then paid a high compliment to the Ruthin men, and the work accomplished by them. Lieut. Tegid Owen in proposing the 'next merry meeting expressed a hope that it would not be long turning up (hear, hear). He also was sorry that members of other brigades were not amongst them that night, but he sincerely hoped that they would be present at their next year's meecing. If it had not been for their good Captain that jolly meeting would nob have been thought of, and he was sare they were very much indebted to him for the dinner (hear, hear). Mr. Rouw had given Mrs. Owen and himself a free hand in the matter, and they had done their best (applause). Whatever faults there were, they were not the Captain's fault (hear, hear). Capt. Rouw said he would propose that the name of Hon. Capt. Roberts be coupled with the toast. Also the names of Mrs. Roberts, and I Capt.' Melville Roberts. The toast was received with musical honours. Hon. Capt. Roberts, in responding, said he had had the honour, the pleasure, and the privilege of having been connected with the reformation, or rather the rascussioation of the Ruthin Brigade. It had been said that night ] that the brigade had attained to a very high state of efficiency, but when it came to their hands, it was a very miserable affair indeed. A Voice: It was a blue coat hospital sir (loud, laughter). Capt. Roberts That is quite right my friend. But by the efforts of the officers and all you men I who entered the brigade at the time, I think ( we have been able to get the Ruthin Brigade to an eminence never reached before, and I hope that it will excel in the future (hear, hear). Mr. Roberts then said a few words on behalf of his ( son, whom he said was going to the Paris Ex- hibition. 1 Fireman John Jones thanked Capt. Rouw ( on behalf of himself and his brother firemen i for the grand treat they had enjoyed. ( Capt. Rouw said he was only too pleased to ] assist the prosperity of the brigade in every 1 way he could, and then proposed the Host and Hostess,' who had done so splendidly that I night (hear, hear). Lieut. Tegid Owen assured the company, that it had given Mrs. Owen and himself the 1 greatest pleasure to provide the dinner. They ( had a free hand from Capt. Rouw to do what- ever they could, and to him the credit was due. The company then broke up, after having ] thoroughly enjoyed the treat. (