The Rhyl Advertiser

Xl,oft$ antr Summary Yesterday it was announced that LORD DERBY had ceased to hold the office of Foreign Secretary. The fact does not cause so much surprise as alarm at the consequence which it may involve. LORD DERBY, by his prudence and caution, had gained the confidence of the whole country except the war fanatics who are determined upon having war at any price. His absence from the cabinet may have the effect of removing a very powerful check upon the combative element there. Two months ago he threatened to resign upon the adoption by his colleagues, of what he considered a war- like measure now he actually gives up office because he cannot see the necessity for calling out the Reserve Forces of the country, which he looks upon as a step in the direction of war- Some strange infatuation seems to have | os- sessed our Ministers on this question. Why should we stand in the way of a European Congress at this important crisis ? As Mr. GLADSTONE very properly puts it, after a devas- tating war, and a preliminary peace was ready for the discussion of Europe, some mysterious obstacle has arisen and prevented for a time the general reviewal of the proposed settlement. Who is guilty of raising this impediment may be found by the isolation of England, against which every lover of his country should pro- test. What is there but menace in what fell from Lord BEACONSFiELD slips on Thursday night when he said the Reserve Forces were being called out because the balance of powei 111 the Mediterranean was so disturbed, an ere was no hope of a congress being held, an e rights of the empire had to be protected. We are hopelessly drifting to war with a man at the helm who seems anxious to close his career amidst the false glory of a general conflagra- z: tion How much healthier, wiser, and nobler is Mr GMDBIOM'S utterance on the same day ^The^e1 prophetic import-" It shall not be done. Peace shaH not be broken except in obedience to some great call to national daty and the call to national duty is net now to break but to maintain peace." I The inquest on the bodies of the captain and mate of the ill-fated schooner 11 Jessie," which was wrecked near Prestatyn a week ago, was held on at the Railway Inn, Pres- tatyn on Monday last, before Dr. BROWNE, the deputy coroner. Mr. Ross, for the owners, said the vessel was in a sea-worthy condition, and had been recently repaired. The mate of the Point of Ayr Life boat, who found the body of the mate of the "Jessie," thought she was not so. A verdict virtually amounting to Found dround was returned. The question was asked by a juryman after the inquest was over whether they, the jurymen, are entitled to any remuneration for their services ? We are informed by a friend in the legal profession that they are not, but that in some places fie coroner allows them a shilling to half-a-crown each, just as he pleases. 8 Last evening the Calvinistic Methodists of Clwyd Street held their annual tea party in the Lecture Hall, and it was largely attended. After tea the Rev. J. OGWEN JONES, B.A., de- livered a very interesting lecture on the Sun and its wonders." Several songs were given before and after the lecture. On Monday last a meeting of the Denbigh- shire and Flintshire Agricultural Society was Z) held at the Royal Hotel, Rhyl. The gentry of both counties were well represented. Last week we gave a resume of the summer programme of what is to take place at the Rhyl Winter Gardens and Skating Rink next sum- mer. Our readers will have noticed that the arrangements made are such which ought to sat- isfy the fastidious in their taste for more amuse- ment, while the grounds, archery and croquet lawns, promenade, retreats, &o., will be in perfect order before the season commences. We should like to see these gardens better sup- ported by the residents of the town, for it is an acknowledged fact that they have done much to enhance the popularity of the place and brought Rhyl into greater promince as a Water- ing and visiting resort. One of the saddest tragedies which has occurred on our shores for a long time-the loss of H.M.S. Eurydice, with that of, as nearly as at present ascertained, 826 lives-took place off Dunnose, Isle of Wight, on Sunday afternoon, the vessel, which was carrying heavy sails, capsizing during a sudden squall, and only two of the crew being saved. The victims were mostly ycuths, but a short time before entered on board the Enrydice from the training-ships. It cannot fail to add. peculiar bitterness to the sorrow of their relatives, many of whom are residents in Portsmouth and its vicinity, that, having passed in safety the ordeal of two voyages across the Atlantic, and a year on cruising ground proverbial for tropical tornadoes and yellow fever, it was reserved for them to perish almost within sight of their own doors. a The Government is finding little defficulty as to the expenditure of the grant of £ 6,00 0,000 before the close of the financial year. In addition to previous extensive war purchases, including several costly "ironclads," they have 100-ton guns, value 264,000. Waggons for transport service, army stores, and back saddles are being purchased in great quantities. ClO,000 are being spent in hospital ware, and 20,000 bottles of brandy and over a thousand tons of preserved meat are stored at Woolwich dockyard ready at a moment's notice to be despatched to any point of the compass where they may be required. Let us hope they may not be required at all. On Monday last, at the Rhyl Petty Sesions, a new license was granted to Mr LODGE, of the Dinorben Arms Hotel, which has been closed for some time. There was a case of assault and a number of drunken and disorperlies. a The Cocoa-room movement in our town still continues to draw attention. On Thursday last another meeting was held, when an elab- orate report was read and adopted. The St. Asaph Board of Gnardians held their usual meeting on Thursday last, but there was nothing of importance. We are pleased to see that the four guardians of our parish were re-elected, thus testifying that their valu- able services are appreciated by ihe ratepayers.

DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. A meeting of the general committee of this society was held on Monday last, at the Royal Hotel, Rhyl, for the purpose of appointing judges, local committee, and arranging other details in connection with the annual show. Sir W. Grenville Williams, Bart., presided and the attendance included the Lord- Lieutenant of Denbighshire (Major Cornwallis West), Major Rowley-Conwy, Major Hughes (Ystrad), Messrs. C. S. Mainwaring, J. F. Jesse, W. P. Evans (Greenfield), W. Bell (Bodrhyddan) H. Powell Jones (Ruthin), R. Roberts (Dyserth Hall), S. Lloyd (St. Asaph), T. Jones (Rhydcilgwyn), E. J. Roberts (Saltney), W. Edwards, T. Foulkes (Kilford), E. Thomas, D. Jones (Tanygraig), W. Kerfoot, J. Roberts (Clasmor), Kendall, J. Roberts (Geinas), E. Lewis (Plasuchaf), Corbett (Mold), T. W. Bowdage, D. Roberts (Bacheirig) G. Bellis (secretary), and others. The following were appointed the judges for the next show, the date for which was fixed for August 6th, at R,hyl :-Butter Mr J. Thomas, Crewe farms and crops, Messrs. J. Rigby (Winsford) and C. B. Davies (Middlewich) horned cattle, Messrs. Dicken- son (LTpholland, Wigan) and Hornby Welsh stock, Messrs. J. Williams (Bala) and Llewelyn Lewis (Aber) horses, Messrs. J. P. Edwards (Chester) and J. Bromley (Lancaster); hunters, Major Conwy, Captain Griffiths, Major Cornwallis West; sheep, Messrs. T. Rigby (Winsford) and T.Mansell (Alcott); pio-s, Messrs. W. Gamon (Chester) and A. C. Lock- wood (Chester) poultry and dogs, Mr. W. Gamon. The chairman, the vice-chairman (Mr Kerfoot), and the members of the Rhyl committee were appointed the local committee. The Lord-Lieutenant, in proposing that the show for 1879 should be held at Ruthin, urged the desirability of alternating the exhibition at the various towns in the two counties. Ruthin, it had been stated, was a small town, but in looking over the amounts received annually, he found that in 1874, the last time the show was held at Ruthin, the receipts amounted to £287, which was in excess of the takings at previous years, Denbigh excepted, where the entries amounted to £ 310. Mr. Roberts (Berse) spoke in favour of Wrexham, and stated that unless the show was held there the agriculturists of that district might probably have an independent one. Major West said that at the Wrexham show of 1876, the takings were only £ 188. Major Conwy supported the claims of Ruthin. The Chairman said that during the last ten years the show had been held three times at Wrexham, and only once at Ruthin. After a long discussion, Ruthin was selected, there being but three votes in favour of Wrexham. In answer to Mr C. S. Mainwaring the secretary stated thatthe society was financially better than it had ever been, there being an actual balance of X500. The committee then proceeded to consider the alterations in the rules and premiums, of which there were nearly 50 notices, dealing chiefly with the value of the premiums. On the proposal of Captain Evans, it was resolved to offer 50 guineas, inclusive of 10 guineas given by Mr J. P. Edwards (Chester), for an entire horse to travel the district, and a committee was elected to make the necessary arrangements. A proposition by Captain C. S. Mainwaring for the appointment of an analyst at a retaining fee of £ 15, conditionally upon his charge for analysis being the same as those charged to members of the Royal, was seconded by Mr. Jones (Tanygraig), and opposed by Mr. William (Pentrefynnon) and Mr. Bell, on the grounds that farmers would not avail themselves of the analyst's services, and withdrawn. It was decided to exclude sewage farms from com- petition in the root crop prizes, and to restrict the premiums for hardy cattle to the Welsh breed. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings

NOTES BY A MAN ABOUT TOWN." THE ELECTION. I am glad to see my enterprising neighbour, Mr Wynne, again among the candidates. The rate- payers gave themselves a nasty rap on the knuckles when they turned you out before, Mr. W for if you were mounted rather often on that old horse "Postponement," you were worth a dozen of those bleating sheep who blindly follow their leaders through any gap and into any quagmire they like to lead them. One word in your ear, ;my dear Sir- No more of that nonsense about canvassing. If you want to exhibit yourself as a sort of pocket edition of principles," choose those that don't smack so much of saving youiself trouble. Your name is a tower of strength, and it is not absolutely necessary that you should kiss all the babies in Vale Road irrespective of their need of a pocket handkerchief; but you know, friend, human nature is human nature and a man —and a woman too for that matter—likes to be patted on the back, and to think that whatever he or she is giving away is worth.the asking for-if its only a vote. Mr Reynolds is a little bird, but he chirrups to pretty good purpose on his own twig and although I don't exactly credit the current report that our old friend Shakespeare saw him in a vision, sitting upon the town perch, when he wrote about a "Dove trooping with crows." I don't think many of his feathered companions could shew good cause for blushing at his company.* I think Mr Mostyn Williams would make a good Commissioner; but break it gently to his modest ears. Our friend from Leamington House has taken time by the forelock. + I have not discovered any special impress of genius in his address, which, like all other addresses I ever read, is perfectly pointless, and might have emanated from anybody—from a dissent- ing pew opener to an archbishop. J: Still he has a tolerable stock of common sense, and I think he would work well in harness. By the way, friend Hack- worth, what is the difference between an end and an aim to have in view r Mr Merridew possesses the qualification of the typical Briton, that of not knowing when he is licked." I don't know whether he has any other. Mr Gough would represent the" Sporting" in: terests of the town well. I advise him to make this his speciality, and not to enlarge his sphere of opera- tions. ———— Mr P. P. Jones is an estimable gentleman, I have no doubt; and if he has satisfied himself as to his fit- ness he has accomplished one step at any rato. I speak of our next candidate, Mr James Fielding, with fear and trembling, and offering myself sincere congratulations that I have not a seat at the Board. Looking into the future I view with intense pity the little birds into whose nest this cuckoo shall have insinuated himself. Poor creatures As I write I wonder at my temerity in venturing even to buzz round the ear of such a re- doubtable Lion," and I think of the many poor folks I have seen sat upon in matters parochial, par- liamentary, philosophical, religious, legal, and general whenever they have essayed to hold an opinion in his presence. There is probably not a real sore on the face of the globe but this gentleman has a patent remedy for SffiVnVe "to" lay violent hands on nine-tenths of his opinions, and to hide his light under a bushel, leaving a few little gimblet holes to let the glory thro', he would be just the man we want. There is no telling what spirit of drollery may come over the electors, and I would sug- gest that the following Standing Orders be im- mediately passed ere it is too late :— I-That no member be allowed to speak more than 25 times on any subject. 2—That interjections be strictly prohibited. 3—That no speech be delivered above the key of Treble G and that any slates disp:aced or other damage to the roof of the Commissioners Room be made good by the speaker. •1—That each member be provided with a small chain and pa,jl.>ck to be attached to his seat the keys to be in the hands o t the Town Clei-k. 5-That not more than six members shall talk at the samo ti e. 6—That all pocket books more than four inches in thirknp«4 be lett with the hall keeper. That an extinguisher of suitable material with proper ventilation be provided for members who may be voted "irrepressible," or who shall attempt to introduce daggers or fire-arms as argumeuts in any discussion- remainder of the°sittirfg themselves extinguished for the of the The following address is being extensively circu- lated. I have not yet had the pleasure of a personal interview with the candidate. diffidence and oni™I S6ek yoUr suffra^s with great mTfriends^ T?kp^nLlheeari]?St re1uest the majority of who ever S undulates good,bad and indifferent, Hf Vi. t nave aspired to such an exalted position the welfare of the town hes nearest my heart-rather than my wife and topics follewing as my ideas upon a few current material! °PP°S0 introduction of Card-board as a building I am of opinion that £12,000 is less than R28 000 even from a sewage 1, point of view, and that it will nofffi EtoJfS pay. i am inclined to acquiesce in the arrangement of Nature in by Art in tho shapo oTbathing machines'^ Tl6W improved FMK si szs? iSfS fh", m' '• supposed to be consult the feelino-a nf nnl my exPerience that clouds ,.onsult the !eelmgs of Commissioners and Gas Lamps before piLe°argUTXTtm^ ti°8 r Pet TSchemes at for MagiateriS nS; ?ny case 1 would draw thf> line can't speak Queen's English"1 P°6ta' °WlS' and people wbo ^rtrLead^s "If" Th^H for °Tf the dozen or so of and prefer the interest of th^ town Wa eccentric man abourwlto my own Drains^which'/ ftnd Dre^' *> them furnished me by other people. Prefera^e to having Your fafthful Servant, P. R. AOTIOUS. Comm^ioT^rJ'6 k0 a £ >00^ attendance at the Commissioners meeting on Monday. It is the first ?ostShtTf lTr7T^dV.tntage that Bhould nofcbe motion have been given •— f°ll0Wing *°ticeS of Mr Iago Davies-For the usual return of each member's attendances during the year. Mr Abel Jones—For a like return of the aggregate rP°s„offts0Dieaoh ""m'w foS-Ahe disposal of the town. -ForavD1l,Sbert8f(trbe &dded t0 Che last motion) tion and fhp fl'0*1 t* ^alerit, poetical imagina- lon and the fire of eloquence devoted and displayed; each member to furnish his own valuation. P 7 condition of Taylor-For an enquiry into the present S- inUtl" general, and of the Rhyl Halo" in particular. Air Spiiiks-That 11 Pet Schemes 11 be included in the enquiry. Dr. Butterton-That an address be presented to each member urging the necessity of contentment and repose. Mr J. K Roberts-That all expressions which may provoke resentment or to offend the susceptibilities of gentlemen in and out of The Houso be prohibited. „t iT Penn—That the medical officer be provided anrl tliomee W1^ & SUPP^ sedatives, leeches, If ^7 remedies for an excited imagination, farther M™hat aprize of £ 100 be offered P~ v lnvention for jogging sluggish ideas. bpsf m 1 81 i fu- sum be given for the l ol.oth,? £ common sense in an attractive required furmshlng artificial animation when 1 ^rr)V-'i'1E!|"p Williams—That a straight waistcoat bo >> n ° f surveyor, to be applied whenever w JL nse t0 paes building plans. Mr Wolstenholme— That the Science and Art Masses be extended so as to include the subject of Several Members—That a cheap dictionary and an elementary text book on English Grammar be sup- plied to each member. Everybody-That an address be presented to the vicar assuring him of the sympathy and good wishes of the Board and the town in his affliction. 10

THINGS IN GENERAL. Mwrog seems to be unfortunate in his arcadian possessions. Some of his stall-keepers, who had been making things hot for each other, dragged their paltry squabbles before the magistrates on Monday. This is another result of you trying to get more stalls than you have room for Mwrog. If I might venture upon a sug- gestion I would say weed out the felon element at any rate, and don't let two of the same trade face each other. Competition between people who are so to speak rubbing each other's hair the wrong way and treading upon one another's toes half of the week might rise the combative tendencies of a good many of us. I once heard of a projected artillery corps. I won- der what has become of it, and where the Rhyl patriotism is now-a-days. Why is the rifle corps so unpopular? I could name twenty men in good posi- tion in the town who would be glad to join a new artillery corps, but who shake their heads mysteriously when one talks of the other institution. The movement in the matter of our outlying roads has not been made a day too soon. They have long been a standing disgrace to us, and an eyesore to visitors. We have not so many attractions in the matter of walks and drives that we can afford to wink at the present attrocious system. To be bespatted with mud or choked with dust, and to have one's limbs jerked out of joint, and one's internal arrange- ments displaced, may be very well as a practical ex- ercise in patience and self-denial; but as a rule people don't go to the sea-side to develope these qualities. The sooner the roads are taken out of the hands of persons whose only notion of a highway is that it should be fit to drag manure about on, and placed under a County or Highway Board, the better. Many thanks friend Wolstenholme. While I am on this subject I should like te know under what authority is held the so-called Vestry Meeting at the New Inn, at which these sfficient pro- ceedings are inspired. It would be instructive to know what persons attend, and give their countenance to such disgraceful neglect. I see the Dinorben Arms license has been granted at last. I wonder which have changed, the views of the magistrates or the Acts of Parliament ? I know that birds don't blush as a rule, but I couldn't find it in my heart to mutilate such an in- spiration.-M. A. T. t I never inspected the old gentleman 8 equipments, but I suppose he has a forelock.—M. A. T. J This is figurative.—M. A. T. Mr A.'s friend are five in number, and include a deaf cat and a black and white skye terrier.—M.A.T

THE FIELDING CASE. The following is the Judgments of Justices Den- man and Lindley in the case of an appeal by Mr James Fielding against the decision of the Rhyl magistrates, who decided against him in the Commis- sioners case tried twelve months ago. The questions for the Court were (1) Whether certain bye-laws (Nos. 36 & 41) made by the Rhyl Improvement Commissioners are just and reasonable, and not repugnant to the laws of England, or the provisions of the Public Health Act, 1848, and the Local Government Act, 1855 (2) If such Bye-laws are good then were they properly published r (3) Whether the structures mentioned in the case are New Buildings ? (4) Whether the conviction was properly and legally Justice Denman considered that the answer given by the respondents was sufficient as regards publica- tion. The particular matter to which it applied was not of a kind to come within the statute as to publica- tion by the Board, but the Act of 1848. That was not the ground for deciding the case. On the second o-round raised as to reasonableness of provisions given by the bye-laws, all depended upon the construction of such bye-laws. He held that the bye-laws were just and reasonable because they did include buildings like these. The third question was-Are these buildings within the bye-laws ? Looking at all these provisions, especially bye-law 36, on which the appeal was brought, "Buildings" itself might include any erection but looking at all the provisions they clearly cannot include a brick-kiln. The judge then gave a description of the latter, and confirmed that these visions cannot applv to such a building as that. question to decide. The description given in case was then quoted. It was inferred that this building was for temporary purposes only; for stores, tools, &c. No one is said to have to dwell in it. It would, therefore, be very absurd to consider it a building within the meaning of this bye-law, so that both notice and plans should have to be sent. He consi- dered the magistrates were wrong in holding these to as buildings within the meaning of the bye-law, which was capable of reasonable or unreasonable con- struction. The bye. laws must have reasonable con- struction put on them. On that ground he held for the appellant. Justice Lindley said that the chief point to be con- sidered was the construction of bye-law 36, and they must be considered with other bye-laws. They had not to decide as to buildings being temporary. The magistrates were satisfied they were as stated in case." He could not read bye-law 36 as applicable to such buildings as them. The provisions were not applicable to such buildings. He should think it ab- surd and invalid if it did. Such buildings were not in the contemplation of the framers of the bye-laws, and it did not applv to them, and the appellant must suc- ceed on that ground. He thought it was doubtful whether all bye-laws were legal. Application was then made for leave to appeal, when Justice Denman said they better reform the bye-laws. Justice Lindley did not think they had the power to grant an appeal. It would be hard on the appellant. Justice Denman did not think if they had the power to leave that it was a case for appeal. No leave would be given. Judgment was given for ap- plicant, and the conviction was quashed.

T .IE ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS. To the Editors of the RHYL ADVERTISER. DEAR SIRS-The time is fast approaching when the annual election of Commissioners will take place, and it appears there are already several new can- didates in the field. One of these (Mr Fielding) has set his face against the objectionable practice of personally canvassing for votes. Mr Fielding has had considerable experience in public business and possesses undoubted qualifications for a Com- missioner. It is to be hoped that his decision not to personal'y canvass will not prevent him from re- ceiving the general support of the ratepayers on the day of election. Itis generally admitted thatthe usual mode of soliciting votes by the candidates themselves, is to say the least, rather undignified. It is generally the case that those best qualified for public office are most reluctant to obtrude their services. In more than one instance Rhyl has been deprived of valuable service, beacuse candidates have declined to canvass. It will be a matter of regret if this should occur again. In order that the ratepayers may have an opportunity of forming an opinion as to eligibility of the several candidates, it is deserable that a public meeting be convened, and each candidate be required to explain his views on all the important matters which may be likely to come before the Roard.—I am, yours truly. JOHN M. STANLEY.

RHYL. SOUTH WALES DISTRESS.—A collection was made in Queen Street Congregational Church a Sunday or two back for the suffering in the South. THE PAINTERS. The painters of the town are agitating for an advance in their salary of Id. per hour. They threaten to strike unless the masters concede. ON SUNDAY last a vessel was seen passing opposite the town when the blowing hard. In approaching the estuary of the Dee she was not to be dangerously near the West Hoyle Bank. IT MAY not be generally known that the letter Mr Ellis Eyton, M.P., sent us for publication was also published in the following papers, all of them ac- knowledging it as taken from the Rhyl Advertiser "Daily News," "Liverpool Mercury," "Manchester w Examiner and Times," Leeds Mercury, and Birmingham Daily Post." BETHEL CHAPEL, VALE ROAD.-The annual literary In meeting in connection with the Sunday School, was held in the above chapel, on Tuesday evening last, when the Rev. D. C. Evans occupied the chair. The adjudicators were :—Singing, Mr. Benjamin Williams, Llandudno prose, recitation, writing, &c., Revs. J. Ogwen Jones, B.A., J. Williams, D. C. Davies, and D. B. Roberts. The following obtained prizes—For singing, Hugh Roberts and party, Miss Mary Ellen William», Miss Catherine Roberts, and •— Lore J ones; for writing-E. Roberts, Cefndy, Kate Roberts, Dor- othy Williams, and E. Pritchard; for reciting-Sarah Pritchard, M. Williams, Dorothy Williams, and E. Pritchard for spelling-E. Roberts, Cefndy, and T. Hughes; for the best speech for five minutes on Economy," first, John Middleton second, Hugh Williams. Tbo choir of children, numbering over 50, conducted by Mr. John Jones, letter carrier, sang several sweet tunes during the meeting. The chapel was well filled, and the audience were evidently sur- prised at the talent shown by some of the young com- petitors, who were praised very highly, especially by the musical adjudicator. The meeting was through. out a success, and the teachers who took the trouble to train the children, were highly gratified with the successful results of their labours. RAILWAY TRAVELLING.—"A Constant Traveller" sends us a communication complaining of the way in which the train, on the 18th inst., due here about 8-40 in the evening stopped and the sudden jerk it afterwards gave. Tne lady says she was almost thrown out by it, and the consequence would likely be serious. She asks who would be held responsible in case of accident.

FLINT. At the Mechanic's Institute, Flint, on Monday evening last, our respected townsman Mr F. G. Pratt was presented with a most gratifying testimonial, in the shape of a gold watch and chain and purse of gold from the inhabitants, and a ring from his late scholars. The watch was presented by Henry Taylor, Esq., Town Clerk, and the ring by Mr. C. E. Dyson, manager of Messrs Muspratt's Alkali Works, on behalf of the scholers. The watch bears the inscription—" Presented to F. G. Pratt, as a token of esteen by his friends at Flint, 25th March 1878." Many of the leading inhabitants were present.

RHYL PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY, MARCH 25.-Before T. G. Dixou, Esq. (Chairman), Sir W. G. Williams, Bart., Rev G. A. Butterton, D.D., Major Conwy, and W. P. Jones, Esq. Mr W. Jones, solicitor, acted as magistrates' clerk. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Isaac Williams was charged with abusing his donkey. Fined 10s. NON-PAYMENT OF RATES. Mr Arthur Rowlands, Town Clerk, sum- moned W. II. Bell, upholsterer, Rhyl, for 7s. 6d. arrears of rates. Mr W. Davies, solicitor, who appeared for the defendant, said he had become a bankrupt, and was therefore not liable. He asked that the case might be dismissed as the action should have been brought against the trustee. Mr Gilbert-Have you the certificate of the trustee's appointment ? Mr Davies-No; but the bankruptcy is well- known. Mr Gilbert—A bankruptcy is a matter of re- cord and no secondary evidence can be received. The case had better be adjourned, when an arrangement might be come to and the money paid by the trustee. Mr Rowlands held that the overseers had power to seize the goods, if defendant had any. He thought a young man ought to be able to pay 7s. 6d. He had promised to pay several times. Mr Davies quite understood Mr Rowlands, but where the person is a bankrupt, a trustee is appointed, and the property is no longer the bankrupt's, but the trustees. The Clerk-Do you not think it would be better to adjourn the case ? Mr Davies had only to say that the defendant is a bankrupt. The Bench adjourned the case, so as to give Mr Rowlands an opportunity of trying to get the money from the trustee. THE ARCADE AND ITS TENANTS. This was a case in which cross-summonses were issued between Caroline Cook and E. A. Hughes for assault. Mr W. Davies appeared for Cooke, and Mr E. H. Edwards appeared for E. A. Hughes. Mr Davies said he appeared on behalf of Mrs Cook, who was the complainant in this case, to ask their Worships for an order to keep the peace towards the defendant. After shortly statinjj^hi^case, ^u'saia—i^eep a stall in the Arcade. On the 9th of March, about 11 o'clock in the morning, defendant came there and insulted me and called me foul names, and threatened to cut my brains out." Cross-examined by Mr Edwards—I have never spoken to defendant. I cannot tell why defendant called me names. I have a dog, but he does not bite. I know Ellen Twist. I have never had a row with her, or anyone else. I never gave any provocation. Defendant spit in my face. Jane Bullock was then called—I keep a stall in the Arcade. I remember the 9th of March. Defendant was there, and I heard her say to complainant that she would cut her brains out with a 7 lb. weight." There was an old man present at the time. By Mr Edwards—I an, certain defendant said the words to complainant, and raised up the weight to strike her. I am confident com- plainant never spoke to the defendant. The defendant then said—I keep a stall in the Arcade for my grand-father. I go to the Sun- day School in Wellington-road. I was at the stall in the Arcade on the 9th inst. I was ordered by my grandfather to remove some leaves that had dropped on the floor, when Mrs Cooke came and used abusive language towards me. There is no 7 lb. weight at the stall. The language is altogether untrue. I did not take up any weight. I am afraid of the dog it barks at me; I have heard Mrs Cook in a row with Ann Jones. Jane Bullock was one that was lighting with Ellen Twist. When I came in there were some words between Mrs Cook and my father, and I told father not to take any notice of her, as she was a blackguard. [Mr Edwards -I recommend you not to use that word any more]. She then got hold of me, and called me a b-'h." By Mr Davies—I don't know whether Manley was there on the 11th. Ann Jones was there that day. Hugh Hughes (the defendants grandfather) said—I was at the market on the 9th of this month, and asked the little girl to gather up the leaves, when Mrs Cooke came up and said she would kick her and put her teeth down her throat." I cannot say much about Mrs Cooke as she is a stranger to me. Mr Davies cross-examined witness at some length, and elicited that he did not understand English, and only knew what was said from what was told him afterwards. W. Jones Hughes—I am the father of the little girl. Mrs Cooke called his girl very bad names, which I would not mention in court. She took hold of the girl, and shook her. By Mr Davies—I kept my hands quiet. I did not call Mrs Cooke any names. Since Mrs Cooke has come to the Arcade she has been a regular blackguard. The Bench-You had better look after your own character. Mr A. Rowlands came forward to bear testi- mony as to the good behaviour of the girl while in his service, two years ago. After one or two more witnesses were called, and Mr Davies had addressed the Bench, their Worships dismissed both cases, each party to pay their own costs. ON LICENSED PREMISES AFTER HOURS. C. Bean was summoned by Mr John Lloyd, Royal Hotel, for refusing to quit his premises when requested to do so. Mr Davies, appearing for Mr Lloyd, said de- fendant, along with another man named Smith, called at the Royal Hotel on the 19th of March, and refused to leave the premises when ordered to do so. Selina Powell said-I am waitress at the Royal Hotel. I remember the 19th of this month. Defendant came to the house at 11.15 p.m., and asked for drink, which I refused to give, and told them it was after time. They were both drunk. Zoe Green-I am barmaid at the Royal Hotel. On the 19th of this month, defendant, along with another gentleman, came to the hotel at 11.15 p.m., and asked for two glasses of beer. I then told them it was after time, and that I could not serve them. They were both drunk. Smith was the one who spoke, and was the worse of the two. They stayed 20 minutes after they were first ordered out. Mr John Lloyd said he was the complainant in this case. He was sitting in the bar. He always gave instructions to his servants not to serve persons who came in after time. Defen- dant and the other gentleman came to the bar and asked to be served, whereupon Mrs Lloyd informed them it was after time. They were both standing by the door—Smith using very bad language. He begged of them to leave, but was obliged to send for a police officer to get them away. m1- J c J X • J -.L. I J -L 11- i- iliae aerenuant Baiu luut uu auciuentaiiy met with the other gentleman on the 19th, and they went together to collect some subscriptions towards burying a solicitor who had died in the town, and he thought it was right that they should try and get something towards burying the dead. They had been to Mr Spinks, and his friend suggested that they go to the Royal. They went, not knowing it was after 11 o'clock. There were some other gentlemen in the room at the time. They asked to see Mrs Lloyd, and she came in a little while, and remarked that we were drunk. He (defendant) denied that he was drunk. He had been suffering from an attack of fever, which might have made him little excited. The police asked him for his name, but he refused to give it there, and went to the station, and there gave his name and address. He was surprised to see that he had been served with a summons for nothing at all. The Bench thought it was rather a late hour to go out collecting. Mr Davies remarked that Mr Lloyd did not wish to press the case in this instance. The Bench inflicted a penalty of tl. HIGHWAYS SURVEYOR'S ACCOUNTS. The accounts of Mr Charles Jones, surveyor of highways for Rhuddlan, were passed. BAD ROADS. Dr Wolstenholme wished to call the attention of their Worships to the state of the roads in Cefndy Township. There has not been any account shewn for some time, nor did the sur- veyor attend the vestry meetings. On examina- tion, it was found that no nomination bad been made for years. It was elicited that a vestry was held at the New Inn, which was quite wrong. The condition of the road was disgrace- ful, and he could see no other reason for it than the apathy of the surveyors. Their Worships had heard several complaints in reference to the roads. Inspector M'Laren said that he had informed the surveyors of the state of the roads. Mr Wolstenholme hoped that he was not going out of his province in bringing this matter before the public. Their Worships observed that all should feel grateful to Dr Wolstenholme for bringing the matter forward. It was arranged that an in- formation should be laid by Mr Wolstenholme against the surveyor on account of the bad state of the roads. OVERSEERS. The following gentlemen were appointed overseers for the parish of Rhuddlan :-Messrs J. D. Ainsworth and A. W. Merridew (Rhyl) Messrs Peter Edwards, and John Jones (Black Inn), Rhuddlan. BACCHANALIANS. P.C. W. A. Hughes summoned Hugh Hughes and John Davies, two young lads, with being drunk in High-street, Rhuddlan, on the 11th of March.—In answer to the Bench, one of the de- fents said they had slipped."—The Bench We hope they won't slip any more. Fined 2s. 6d. and 8s. 6d. costs each. Mary Bush (an old offender) was summoned by P.O. R. 0. Jones, with being drunk. Defend- rln'rl nnt -ry-. her apprehension.. P.C. Gibbons summoned Thomas Roach with the same offence, but he did not put in an ap- pearance. A warrant was issued. Daniel Roberts was summoned by P.C. Gib- bons with being drunk and disorderly in Vale- road, Rhyl, about 11.30 p.m., on Sunday, March 10th. Fine 7s. and 13s. costs. P.C. R. 0. Jones summoned T. Hitghes with being very drunk and fighting with another man, on the 16th March. Fined 5s. and 12s. costs.—The same officer also summoned Michael Evans with being drunk and using abusive language, on the 11th March. Fined 5s. and 10s. costs. Thomas Purcell (rather a rough-looking char- acter) was summoned by P.C. Adams with being drunk and disorderly and commencing to fight with another man. Fined 7s. and 8s. costs. OR8TRUCTIXG THE ROAD. Four young men named John Matthews, David Williams, Edward Davies, John Jones, all of Rhyl, were summoned under the Rhyl Im- provement Act, for obstructing the public thoroughfare, to the great annoyance of passers- by. P-C. Gibbons stated that about 5.30 on Sun- day evening, March 17th, he was patrolling High.street, when he noticed the defendants amongst others standing on the footpath near St. Helen's Place. They then moved and stood at the corner of High-street. He had cautioned them many times about it. P.C. Jones said he was coming up HighsStreet, when the officer Gibbons drew his attention to the defendants standing. He had cautioned them on several occasions. Inspector McLaren remarked that he had several complaints from parties of the great nuisance of persons obstructing the footpaths. He hoped their Worships would inflict the full penalty in this case. Fined 5s. and 9s. costs each. THE DINORBEN ARMS HOTEL.—A NEW LICENSE GRANTED. Mr Davies, solicitor, said he appeared there to make an ex-pai-te application on behalf James Lodge, the new tenant of the Dinorben Arms Hotel, for a license. Mr Price was no longer the tenant of the premises, and refneed to transfer. Mr E. H. Edwards (who appeared on behalf of Mr John Price) said the case had been tried at the last sessions, but the license was refused. Mr Davies-That was upon the question of transfer. But this is upon the question of a new license, and ae Mr Edwards had no locus standi, he could not oppose it. For instance, a license was granted to A.B., and for some purpose or other he leaves, and another man comes in; if the old tenant refuses to transfer, and if the new tenant is a suitable man, the justices are bound to grant the license to the new tenant. James Lodge was called and said he resided at the Dinorben Arms Hotel for the last three months. A man named Price was there prev- iously, but he had left the premises, and had now no interest in them. Mr Edwards said he could show that Mr Lodge was not the legitimate tenant, possession had been obtained by a trick, and Mr Price bad not been paid for all his property. He (Mr Edwards) was not going to be driven rpv.k coul' by an ex parte applicetion. They have been deprived of the house, and a trick had been played upon Mr Price. Mr Lowe, an eminent barrister from Manchester, had failed to procure a license. Mr Davies-That was on a transfer. You have no locus standi in the matter now. Their Worships then retired, and after about half-an-hour's absence returned into court, when the Chairman said they had again considered the question, and the majority were decidedly of opinion that, a license ought to be grautgcl.

=- -7 adviser, or whether the law adviser had taken upon himself to challenge the verdict of the o court we know not. In either case it was an act of egregious folly as well as of unwarranted audacity. The Judges very wisely decided not not to grant such applicution and now the inno- cent offender after endless trouble, loss of time, and probably forty or fifty pounds expenditure is allowed to go on burning bricks in his unauth orised kiln, and his men are allowed to take their Ineals in the condemned but close by as if nothing had happened. Surely we may learn a lesson here for our future guidance. It is an addition to the sum of human experience which we trust our Improvement Commission- ers and their servants will take to heart and inwardly digest for their own improvement and that of the district they rule over.