Wrexham Guardian

DENBIGH. DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.—Mrs Marie Hannnr. of Wrexham, assisted by a good company, aBooai.ce a dramatic entertainment to be given in the Assembly Room, on June 8th, under distinguished patronage. Particulars appear in our advertising columns. Singular FATALITY.—Considerable surprise and r-u'ret was occasioned in Denbigh during the latter portion of last week. Our readers will remember that the Rev. Ebenezer Powell, of Chester, brother-in-law of Mr T. Gee, was the minister who officiated at the marria.e of Mr and Mrs R. Humphrey Roberts. On Thursd a week after that event, the townspeople learned that Mr Powell was numbered with the de-id, and added to that was be startling intelligence that Mr LI. Roberts the brother and groomsman of Mr R. Humphrey Roberts, was lying at the latter's residence in a hopeless coidi- tion. On Saturday morning, about daybreak, gentleman also expired; and yet a third who took part in the festivities of that day is, we are t01d, also dead We refer to one employed among the special staff of servants for the day. Both Mr Powell and Mr Roberts succumbed to bronchial affection, resulting from a severe cold caught through tho treacherous state of the weather. It is thought that j whilst in a heated condition they were suddenly exposed to the keen wind that prevailed on the day and the day after the Wedding, which brought on the disease from which they died. The deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved families. Mr Powell, who was interred at Chester, on Tuesday, had, we learn, accepted tho pastorate of a new chapel in course of erection at Newtown, whither he was to take up his abode next month. Mr and Mrs R. Humphreys Roberts were sum- moned home from the Continent, almost as soon as their wedding tour began. The funeral of Mr L. Roberts (who was connected with the medical profession) was arranged for Wednesday, and was largely attended by relatives and friends. THE REV T. W. VAUGHAN ON THE CHURCH Co- FERENCE AND TEMPERANCE.—Preaching from St. Pauls' words He that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things," in St. Divid's Church, on Sunday evening, the Rev T. W. Vaughan said there was one subject at present occupying the minds of all thoughtful persons, namely intemperance, which destroys social and domestic happiness, and ruins men's bodies and souls. He wished it had been possible for them all to have been present at Rhvl, on the preceding Thursday, at the conferences of clergy and laity, and he felt they would have been grea:ly interested and much edified. Some account of the meetings had been given in the local papers, but such reports, excellent and valuable as they were, failed to convey to the reader the deep earnestness that characterised the meetings. Such gatherings he believed were calculated t-j do a vast amount of good, and he sincerely hoped they would be held more frequently. All persons, at the conference, seemed to agree that it was the duty of the Church of Christ to grapple with the great evil of intemperance. They ought all to be truly thankful that their Church was alive to her responsi- bilities and was exerting herself vigorously with regard to that evil. Some people thought parliament must do the werk parliament could make laws to maintain public order, could punish the drunkard, and promote decency, but it could no more make men sober than it could make men religious, for there was only one way to make men religious, and that was by bringing the power of God to open the heart and mind. and when that took place temperance and all other virtues followed. The preacher then dealt with the evils of intemperance, not only in drinking, but in eating, dressing, and other ways, and earnestly counselled the practbe of temperance in order to gain the mastery over the body, by which means the spirit could gain a higher and better position in the kingdom of grace. CLOSING OF PUBLIC HOUSES ON SUNDAY.—On Thurs- dav, the 18th, a. public meeting was held in the Assembly Room, Denbigh, in connection with the Central Association, Manchester, for stopping the sale of intoxi- cating drinks on Sundays. The mayor (T. J. Williams. Esq.) took the chair, and was supported by Mr P. H. Chambers, Llysmeirchion Mr T. Gold Edwards, the x Rev R bert Jones, senior c rate; Mr A. S. Weston, Mr Thomas Gee, Rev R. Jones, Wesleyan; Mr E. T. Jones, « and other. There was a good audience, although the Church temperance meeting at Rhyl kept several gentle- men away who would otherwise have been present. The deputation from the Central Association was the Rev Frederic Perry, secretary. The Mayor said he had much pleasure in presiding over a meeting that had such L a good object in view as the restriction of the sale ot intoxicants on Sundays (hear hear). It was a question that was now obtaining much attention, and was no doubt of the greatest importance to the community at large more particularly to the working classes. There could be no doubt that so many public houses being open on the Lord's Day was a great temptation to the working men, who having money in their pockets were led to spend that and their time in drinkiag, whereas otherwise they would attend some places of worship and derive- good therefrom (applause). He thought they were all agreed on one point, namely, that some well con. sidered measure was necessary in order to restrict the gale of drink on Sunday, and believing that a measure of that kind would be well for the community at large he gave his hearty support to that movement (applause) Mr P. H. Chambres proposed a resolution setting forth the evils of the Sunday traffic, and calling upon the Legislature to abate the evil. They should agree upon a moderate measure and unitedly seek to obtain it. HE would even make a concession of one hour on a Sundaj for drink to be supplied for use off the premises and it be better to get that than contend for a larger measure and lose all. The resolution was seconded by the deputation, who at some length dealt with the various phases of the question and replied to the argu- ments advanced against the movement. The motion was carried. The Rev R. Jones, Wesleyan minister, proposed that a petition in favour of the movement be signed on behalf of that meeting an orwsrdod to the borough and county members, asking them to support the moti n now before Parliament for closing public- houses on Sunday. He addressed the meeting in Welsh. The motion was seconded by the Rev Robert Jones, senior curate cf Denbigh, who gave the movement his most hearty support. The motion was carried unani- mously. Councillor E. T. Jones supported the move- ment from a total abstinence peint of view, and argued that it was on account of realising the enormity of ihs evils that made teetotallers go in for sweeping measures. A cordial vote of thanks to the Mayor brought the meeting, which was of the moat spirited cha.&cto-, to close. THE MARKET on Wednesday was small, and little business was done. The farmers complain greatly of the drought. DE.NDIGH TROOP OF YEOMANRY.—On Tuesday even- ing the membeis of the Denbigh troop of yeomanry assembled for mounted drill at Galltfaenan, the residence of their commanding officer, Captain C. S. Main waring. After being put through a variety of movements, under the direction of the Serjeant Major and the Captain, the- men were entertained to refreshments by the Captain, and afterwards dismissed. Already nearly every bedioom in the inns of the town are takeu, and great demand is made for private lodgings for tho week during which the yeomanry will be in the town. DENEIGHSHIE INFIEIIARY.—Fortnight ending May Ct., 1:76:- IN-PATIENTS. OUT-PATIENTS. Admitted 0 Admitted 39 Discharged 1" Discharged 22 Cured S Cured 15 Believed 1 Kelieved -I Dead 1 i» a.i 2 Irregularity 0 Irregularity 0 j Made Out-patients 0 Made Inpatients ) Kemain in the House 21 Admitted since Jail. 406 Casualties 2 D. T. EVANS, House Surgeon. Donations of old linen &c., are much wanted, and will be thankfully received. THE VACANT TOWN CLERKSHIP.—A contest is likely to take place for the office of Town Clerk. At present two candidates are in the field, Mr John Parry-Jones, jun., solicitor, son of Alderman Parry-Jones, and Mr R. H. Roberts, solicitor, who already holds two public ofIkes-clerk to the Ruthin gua:dians, and clerk to the School Board. Mr Parry-Jones is, we have every con- fidence in stating, well qualified for the office, and would no doubt discharge the duties in a highly satisfactory manner. His father (Alderman Parry-Jones) has already done good service to the town. having been a member of the Town Council for about a quarter of a century, during .vhich time he has been Mayor of the borough L on two distinct occasions, having filled the office most efficiently for four years. It would be a graceful act on the part of the Council to recognise the valuable ser- vices of the father by conferring the honour now at their disposal on the son, who will, on his own accoukt, and through the exercise of his legal abilities, prove worthy of it. THE SHOCKING RESULT OF QUACKERY. The adjourned inquest on the body of Thomas Lewis, plate- layer, was resumed on Friday evening week, at tho Station, before Dr. Pierce and the same jury. Mr Cole, from the office of Messrs. Louis and Edwards, Ruthin, attended on behalf of Messrs. Williams, herbalists, of the Green, who were concerned in the matter.—The court was delayed some time by the absence of Morris Williams, a juryman, who was censured by the Coroner for his want of punctuality.—The evidence previously takfr. was read over for the benefit of Mr Williams, one of the men who "doctored the deceased, and who was now present.—There being no more witnesses, the Coroner said, if Williams desired to make any statement he could do so, but he had better be advised bv his legal representative.—Mr Cole advised him not to make any statement, and he therefore refrained, although ap- parently reluctantly.—The Coroner addressed the jury at some length, and went over the evidence carefully, which he thought showed that no one was to blame for the accident by which deceased's thumb was injured. In justice to the public he must make a few rellMrks upon the medical treatment of the deceased. That treat- ment at the Infirmary, where the wound was originally dressed, was of the proper kind, and could not have been better, for the application made by the assistant, Darbyshire, was of a very soothing character, and would prevent any III effects. He complimented the assistant on his treatment of the deceased, and said that instead of the latter going to the Infiimary the next morning, as he was told to do, he went to Mr Williams, at the Green. He might be a very good farmer, but he had never been brought up to the medical profession, and knew nothing whatever about medicine. It was, there- fore, not only illegal, but highly dangerous for a man like him to meddle with drugs. The law was not only just but wise, and it protected the public from imposi- tion, and it protected their health also, and made even medical men responsible. Why should men like the deceased go to such people as these quacks? Strange to sav, many of the poor had a prejudice against duly qualified men, and he was sorry to say that sometimes people of education and means would risk themselves by being treated by these quacks. From an experience of forty years he could testify that there was a vast number of human lives destroyed yearly through quackery. He reminded the jury that they were bound, by the solemn oath they had taken, to make the most diligent inquiry into the cause of death. Williams, the herbalist, was liable not only to them, but he could be proceeded against by deceased's friends by a civil action for the loss of his life. According to the evidence before them, the man was wrongly treated. He was strictly ordered not to put water near it. A very remarkable direction, because if a sore was not kept clean it would absorb poison, and thus poison the whole system, and Dr. Roberts, too, had told them that the lotion contained lead enough to poison four horses. Of course he meant if taken internally. He had himself no hesitation in saying that the lotion was not proper, neither was the salve, which was too strong an irritant, and was like adding fuel to fire. He then showed the position that even a qualified man would have stood in had he dis- played such ignorance, or been guilty of neglect that would destroy life, and how much more was an ignorant quack liable who had no knowledge whatever of the right treatment of disease. If the jury found that that treatment accelerated death—even if they were not of opinion that it actually caused it-they were bound to bring a verdict of manslaughter against Williams, but if they did not do that, They could not, under the circumstances, allow him to escape without very grave censure. They must lock at the matter without bias, and deal with the facts impartiall.v.-Tlie jury deliberated for nearly an hour, and then returne a verdict of Accidental death, with a vote of censure on Mr Williams, the herbalist, for his treatment of the deceased."—The Coroner, addressing Williams, said he thought the jury had taken a very lenient view of the matter, for which he ought to be thankful. Had many a jury heard the case they would certainly have returned a verdict of manslaughter against him. He advised him to let that narrrow escape be a warning to him to stick to his farming, and not meddle with medicine.—Williams, who seemed mnch excited, sail he begged to thank the jury for the lenient way they had dealt with him, and Dr. Pierce for the fair and lenient way he talked to the jury. He thanked them both heartily, for they had performed their duty very well, and he was greatly obliged to them."—The inquiry then terminated. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before W. D. W. Griffith, Erq., Neillor Owen, Esq., P. H. Chambres, Esq., Lieut.-Col. Hum- ston, Oliver Burton, Esq., and Captain Wynne Price. TRESPASSING IN PURSUIT OF GAME.—Hugh Roberts, Vron, Bodfari, was summoned for trespassing in pursuit of game, on the property of Mr A. Barrow, in the parish of Aberwiieeler.—John Roberts, who, seriously enough, was the brother of defendant, proved seeing defendant setting traps among the gorse on the mountain, and cautioned him. Defendant took away a rabbit he had caught and some nets.—Complainant proved that he rented the shooting from Major West, and had never given defendant the right to kill game thereon. He did not wish to press the charge. The man had a family of six children, but he could earn good wages.—Defendant was fined £1 and costs. TRANSFER OF LICE-I;SE.-The license of the Red Lion Inn, L'ansannan, was temporarily transferred from the Misses Burchiashaw to Peter Jones, late of Voel, Llanfairtalharian. THE FIRST SCHOOL BOARD PROSECUTION IN THE DISTRICT.—David Roberts, attendance officer of Nant- glyn School Board, summoned Robert Evans, of Pen-v- bank, Nantglyn, for unlawfully neglecting to send his child to school, under the above School Board. Com- plainant had called on the defendant, ordering him to send his child to school, and gave him formal notice in April of this year. Defendant gave no proper excuse, and refused to appear before the School Board to give any explanation.—Mr Neillor Owen said the boy had lost 2jU times during the year. The Board had much trouble to get the children to school, and they had brought up these cases as an example to others.—The Chairman said defendant had offered no reasonable ex- cuse, and he would be fined Is and costs, and the Bench told him he ought to be glad of the opportunity of send- ing his child to school.—Thomas Edwards, ef the same parish, was also summoned for similar negligence.—His wife appeared, and said the boy was 13 years' old on the 3rd of this month, and she had had him in Nantglyn School seven years. He was not 13 years of age when tho formal notice was received, but he had been at school on the day of inspection, when he was sent for. The attendance officer could not prove whether the boy had been in school since.—The case was dismissed.—The chairman thought that the boy i being so near his time of exemption it was not of much » use bringing the case.—Mr NeilerOwen (member of the School Board) said that even if the boy was 13, that did not relieve the parents from responsibility, because the child could not be hired to a situation under the Agri- cultural Children's Act, until he had attended the requisite > number of times at school. The Chairman thought they could not take the evidence of Mr Owen, being a member of the School Board. HIGHWAY CASEs.-Mr Parry-Jones, solicitor, appeared « as clerk to the Denbigh and Pentrevoalas turnpike road, to obtain a rate in aid of certain surveyors in the district. -He stated that the tolls during the year were £98 10s, and the total revenue £100. The total amount for the repair of the roads was X98 6s, exclusive of the amount contriduted by the townships. Several townships agreed to pay, but the time of the court was occupied a long time with the discussion as to whether a certain short extent of road belonged to Nwit Caeren, which already contributedjto 84- miles of the road, or to Nantglyn.— Mr Parry Jones, stated that the ordnance maps and the Land Enclosure map shewed it in Nantglyn parish; although the Act of Parliament under which the road was made, made no allusion what- ever to any portion being is Nantglyn parish, and it was admitted by Mr Parry-Jones that Nantglyn had never previously contributed or been asked.—Mr Owen, sur- veyor, said that the oldest inhabitants stated the road was not in the parish, and produced a sketch of the old boundary, which had been walked" that week. He also was informed that the enclosure map for Henllan parish showed the road also in that parish.-EVClll Hall v. it wasjagreed to adjourn the c iso for a month, to ob- tain the inaps. apd further information on the point.—A rate of J64 13s was made on the township of Taldrach. COUNTY COURT. MONDAY.—Before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., julge. A CANDIDATE FOR GAOL. -Mr S. S. Jones sued Thos. Adams, late of the Forresters Arms, for lO. 4:1. A judgment had bec-n previously obtained but nothing paid. —Defendant said his wife left him years ago, and lie was not going to pay her debts.—The Judge said the case had been inquired into before, and the only question for consideration now was why the defendant did not pay.— Defendant: I'll not pay; I'll go to gaol before I'll ipay.—The Judge: If you don't pay in two dav. then, you will have t) go to gaol for 21 days.—Defend- ant: All right, I don't care. He then left the court, vowing he would never pav. CLAIM FOR LAZING OUT A CORPSE: A NICg RE- LATIVE.—Evan Foulkes claimed from Margaret FoulkcsCs for two days' work, and o< for "layi.ig out" the body of plaintiff's father. She had paid 6s into court to meet the first amount, and now stated that her sister-in-law and another neighbour laid the body out, and the defendant did nothing but hold the candle to light them.—Defend- ttnt, on being called upon, admitted that the women did the work, but stated thai, he shaved the dead man, and held the caudle for the women, and he had a right to be paid."—Tne Judge:1 Are you relatives; you bear the same name.—Defendant: Yes, we are lelatives.—The Judge: Go away, then; that was just one of those offices that you ought to do for one another. The G, paid into Court, is quite enough for what you did besides. —Defendant: Oh, our relationship has nothing to do with it. I want my money.—The Judge: Then you won't, get any more than the money paid into court.— The follow was considerably taken aback at this termina- tion to the case. A COUNTY COURT BAILIFF LOSING MA WARRANT.— Robert L!oyd, county court bailiff, of Abeigele, sued Joseph Roberts, court bailiff, Denbigh district, for certain money alleged to be due for wageo. According to the plaintiff's version it would seem that he was put into possession of a house at Abergele, where be stopped for a fortnight, during which time he was supplied with food and was to receive 3s 6d per day. It seems that a sheriff's tflicer was also in possession of the same house, and one day plaintiti left his warrant with the sheriff's officer and came to Denbigh to see the defendant about some other arrangement as to food. When he got back he found that the man belonging to the house had got possession of his (plaintiff's) warrant and put it on the fire (laughter). He, however, took lodgings opposite for the next fortnight and guarded the property that way (laughter; and ne brought a bill in for the whole amount.—Defendant, said he engaged the plaintiff for the task namel and gLVe him most particular instruc- tions not to leave the house on an v consideration. He made arrangements by which plaint,fi was ahowed ample food. One day, fohisutter astonishment, plaintiff presented himself at Ins (defendant's) house in Denbigh. He was so indignant that the man should have neglected all his instructions that he would not say anything to him about what had brought him over, but gave him 3s (id, and packed him off by train to get possession of the house aBain as quickly as po'-sible. Next morning he got a letter telling him that plaintiff had lost possession [letter produced.] Went over immediately, and found him walking about the streets. Got into the house after difficulty and engaged with the man then in to act under his warrant also, and dismissed the plaintiff.—The other his warrant also, and dismissed the plaintiff.—The other bailiff was called to prove that plaintiff got plenty of food and had no excuse fur leaving the house to go and see the defendant at Denbigh. In replv to tlio judge, he said, "Plaintiff got plenty of yood food; why, he was there living like a gentleman" (laughter).—The Judge You men must learn to do your duty propeily. If you are put into possession you must remain in the specified time, and not give up as you did and render all your pre- vious work of no avail. Your engagement was not only to take but to keep possession. There will be judgment for the defendant.—Defendant Will your honour give costs ?—Judge Are you likely to get them ? (laughter.) —Deioudant: III try, sir. FUNERAL OF THE LATE TOWN CLERK. The deep sorrow occasioned bv the fomewhat sudden death of the Town Clerk of Denbigh (Mr F. Wynne), recorded in last week's Guardian, found universal ex- pression on Saturday last, when the remains of one so highly respected were consigned to their last resting place. Never in Denbigh, in the memory of the present generation, we are lold, has sorrow been so sincere and widespread as that occasioned by the sad and unlooked- for event, and it was the desire on the part of all classes to express this feeling that caused the family to aler their resolution as to a strictly private funeral, and allow it to develope into a public one. In compliance with a requisition, the Mayor called a meeting of the Council and to'vnspeoole on Thursday evening week, which was well attended. The Mayor said he was sure every heart in that room was filled with sorrow for the death of their friend, the late Town Clerk, and it was for them to consider the best way of evincing 'their deep respect for his memory.—Mr Wynne Edwards said there w,.s but one universal feeli of sorrow in this mournful event. Duriug the many years he had lived in the town he did not think there had ever been an occasion when a more universal feeling of genuine sorrow prevailed. Mr Wynne WAS ever a kind friend, and one of the most upright, honourable, straightforward young men that ever lived. —These sentiments were endorsed by all present, and eveniually the following resolution was adopted :— That the Mayor and the members of the Town Council do attend his funeral on Saturday next, the rotli inst., and meet at the Town Hall, at 2.15, and go in procession (foot and hor^e) to the upper end of Henllan-street, so as not to intrude on the privacy with which the family wish the funeral to be conducted, and that the Council, together with the borough magistrates and the other inhabitants, who would wish to join in this expression of regret, do precede the funeral to Whitchurch through the town, and that the tradesmen be desired to close their places of business as the funeral procession passes through the town. —The Mayor, with Mr Richard Williams (formerly Town Clerk) and Mr Martin Smith were requested to take charge of the arrangements.—Mr Thomas Gee, who spoke in feelings of sympathy with the bereaved, and of respect tor the deceased, proposed that a latter of sympathy and condolence be written in due course to Mrs Wynne, and be signed by the Mayor on behalf of the in- habitants of the borough.—This was seconded by Mr T. G. Lunt, and was Carried.—After which the meeting terminated. a As arranged the procession formed and proceeded to the top of Henllan-street, and awaited the arrival of the funeral. Not only was every shop in the town closed, and the blinds of the private houses closelv drawn, but the bu'ehers aud others engaged in the Market Halls suspended business, and the halls were closed. At Messrs Koberts and Son's timber yard, a flag was placed half mast high, in token of respect. A note- worthy feature in the event was that every cottage (no matter how humble the occupant) in Henllan-street, and other parts of the town had the blinds drawn. Usually crowds of poor people are attracted by such sights and the procession is followed by them without much regard for the solemnity of the occasion, but. on Saturday there wa, a marked absence of all this, and though large groups of persons assembled at various points along the route the greatest decorum was observed, and all seemea to be conscious of the loss of one, whose life was devoted to the good of his native town. The behs of the churches wore muffled, and their chiming added to the soljmnitv of the occasion. About three o'clock the procession moved towards Whitchurch in the following order Town Crier with wand draped with crape. Police officers of the district with Superintendent, Tudge and Sergeant Lewis. b Mace bearers, Jo.-eph Roberts, and J. Hughes, with maces draped with crape. Fire Brigade in private clothes, represented by Messrs H. £ V?'C'\&, £ ol»ate' G. T. Smith, D Jones, B. Ricketts, Mh- Williams, ElLIs .Jnu»s, John E, Eoberts, John Harowiek, 1. Roberts (Kings Arms), and J. Roberts, Ueullaii-street. Clerks in ihe office of deceased, Messrs Charles Grimsley, Evan K']''<,Tr'T oma" H. Williams, Robert Thomas Hughes, and William Parry. Corporate officials, Mr J. LI. Roberts, medical oineer Mr R. C. n. Clough, surveyor: Mr Martin Smith, treasurer. The Mayor (1. J. Williams, Esq.), Mr Thomas Hughes, i.rMrmau tIl(> 'juartcr sessions; and Mr Richard v\ llhanis, lonuurly town clerk aud partner of Mr Wynne. Aldermen J. Parry Jones, Evan Pierce, M.D., Thomas Gee, and John Uavies, Lodge. Town Councillors Thomas Foulkes, J. Harrison Jones, John avi £ ,s> Love-lane T. G. Liir:t, J. Sy onds Jones, £ <. I. Jones, John Lloyd, Evan Thomas, E. W. Gee, (Mr John Armor and Mr D. Griffiths were unavoidably absent). The Profession, represented by Mr T. Gold-Edwards, I I • Mr J. Copner Wynne Edwards, Mr John Uavies, .Mr J. Parry Joaes, junr., Mr J. P. Lewis (Rectory), Lon .on; and Ir T. Foulkes, Denbigh and Baugor. The local press, represented by Messrs C. Cottom, H. Read, 1. Miller, and \V. Oiiphant. Church Sunday Schools represented by Major Casson (superin- t^ndent,, Mr John Jones, Blue Coat School; Mr J. G. Morgan, Mr H. Horton, &c St. Asaph Guardians, amongst the representatives being Messrs. D. Parry Williams, E. W. Gee, Lunt, Joseph Lloyd, St. Asaph; John Davies, Groes; Joseph White- house, Bodfari; Parry, Coed Cord W. Hughes, Groes; T. Morgan, CWllI; and others. The District Clergy including the Rev. R. Joneg, Denbigh; Rev. L. Williams, rector of Prion Rev. T. Jones, rector ofBylehau; Rev. L. Lewis, rec or, Nantglyn; Rev. D. Williams, rector of Llaiidyrnog Rev. J. Davies, rector of illaiiynys; Rev. W. Hicks Owen, St. Asaph; Rev. Mr Roberts. Rev. T. Brown, vicar of St. Asaph and chaplain of the Union, &e. [The Rev. E. Smart had to leave to preach for the Church Missionary Society at Welshpool by the midday train, and was therefore unable to be present]. The local gentry and tradespeople included Messrs. Thomas Evans, J.P., Trosvparc; J. Harrison, Whitehall J. F. Prikhard, N. P. liank; B. Littler, Rhyl; T. Ellis (butcher) and family; T. Howard, D. Jones, Hall-square; Thomas Ellis, H. Horton, Johnson, Railway Inn; Chapman, Mason's Arm- J. R. Denman, E. Edwards, chemist; E. Evans, chemist; J.E.Roberts, timber merchant; John Scott, gardener Roberts, gardener; M. Bird, W. Keepfer, Alfred Ashford, High-treet; John Robinson, Asylum- Vaughan, Jone., Yale-street; E. Williams, Yale-street; W. A. Nott, stationer; Idwal Jones, Idwal H. Jones, W. Simon, plumber; Jared Jones, Asylum-, Thomas Auwyl, Vale-street; Abel Anwyl, Vale-street; Fox, assistant- overseer; Hugh Jones, grocer; Williams, gardener, Brookhouse; John Roberts, ditto; Bennett, excise-officer T. Thompso J, excise-officer; Thomas Roberts, grocer'; '.I. Roberts, Cross Keys Roberts, Kind's Arms Davies, Vaults; Jones, timber merchant; W. Beck, tea dealer; Laohlau Fraser, draper; Johu Barker, Wm. Evans, Back- row; Williams. Portland-place; Robert Knowles, Vale- street.; John Knowles, draper; W. Edwards, Victoria House; Evan Davies, Kings Mills; D. Griffiths, watch- maker; Ciwyd Pierce, grocer; W. Parry, butcher; Parry, draper; JohnRobel.ts,-hop-y-WJ.en; Joliu Kdgar, Hugh IlU'jhes, draper, High-street.- W. Price Jones, High- street E it ward Williams overseer, Henllan Hughes, New Inn, Vale-street; Parry, blacksmith; R. Roberts, Registry, St. Asaph; Miles R. Partington, St. Asaph; J. Story, Coppy Farm; Thomas Jones, servantin the deceased gentleman's family upwards of forty years and the general public. The total number of those present was estimated at from four to live hundned. Carriage containing the Mayor of Ruthin, Mr R. Gregson Ellis; the Town Clerk of Ruthin, Mr Robert Edwards and Councillor William Lloyd, solicitor, Ruthin. Private carriage of Captain Mesham. Carriage containing Meilor Owen, Esq., J.P., and the 11ector d Nantglyn. Private carriage of the Rector of Denbigh. Private carriage of Peter Anderton, Esq., of llrondyffryu. Private carriage of Oliver Burton, Esq.. of Gwaem-nog. Carriage containing Dr A. E. Tumour, Dr J. R. Hughes, and the Rev Robert Jonei. Carriage containing Dr Ll. Lodge, St. Asaph, and the Rev T. Browne. Number of vehicles containing residents of the district. Bearers. HEARSE. Bearers. Mourning coach containing- Mr Walter Wynne, the Rev Charles Wynne, headmaster of Wimbledon School; Mr Richard Wynne, and Mr Clement Wynne, brothers of the deceased. The service in the church and at the grave was most impressively read by the Rev Robert Jones, and amid much manifestation of sorrow the body was committed to the grave. Prior to its being deposited in the grave beautiful flowers of various designs, the work of loving hands with sorrowful hearts, were placed on the coffin. The latter was of polished oak, very plain and neat in design, with simple brass plate bearing the inscription Francis Wynne, died May 17tb, 1870, aged 39 years." The whole proceedings were conducted in tin most unostentatious manner, and in keeping with the feelings and hab'^s of the deceased. There was an absence of hat bands and scarfs and those outward trappings which are now so much condemned in high places. By Sunday the space that marked the resting place of the deceased was covered with beautiful flowers of every description placed there hy sorrowing friends who visited the grave. On Sunday afternoon the mourners, ser- vants, and others attended divine service at Whitchurch, where the Rev Mr Marsden officiated. There was a larger cDngregation than usual. Mr li. Lloyd Williams wrote to the Mayor explaining that having been ordered to attend an important trial in an adjoining county, "prevented his being present to join in the last tribute of respect to their worthy friend the Town Clerk, whose loss all so deeply deplored." The fnueral arrangements were effi-iently carried out by Mr Isaic Williams, clothier, Vale-street, Denbigh. At St. Mary's Church, on Sunday morning, there was an unusually large congregation. The hymns selected had special reference to the uncertainty of life and the state of the departed. The sermon was preached by the Rev Mr Roberts (son of the late Rector of Denbigh), who, in the course of the sermon which sought to prove that the true greatness of nations or individuals arose from their position spiritually, stid-We may take an illustration from what has happened in our midst. The large funeral procession, m wh'ch many of us joined yesterday, testified that he whom we mourned was looked upon as a popular and useful member of society. God, in His mercy, had blessed him with much happiness and prosperity, and though it is not for us to judge but to leave all that in the hands of our Great Maker, yet we have good reason for trusting that it was not in those things that he put his confidence, and the more we know what his life was-the more his friends were permitted to see him in private life, his quiet unostentatious manners, his careful Christian kindness for others-- they mav trust, and we trust, that he, like Mary, had chosen the better and higher part, and when we laid him in the grave it was with a sure trust that he would receive a joyful resurrection when our Lord shall come to administer His reward to those that love Him. Lt those warnings teach nil the true source of greatness. At the evening services at Sr. David's and St. Mary's Churches, the musical portion of the services had special reference to the sad event. On taking his seat at the Denbigh County Court, on Monday, Mr Horatio Lloyd, judge, who was visibly j affected, addressing Mr J. Parry-Jones, jun., solicitor, s;iid-I cannot commence the business of this court without alluding to the great surprise and deep regret with which I read in the papers the death of a gentle- man whose friendship it was my great pleasure to enjoy, for a number of years. I refor to the much respected Town Clerk of the borough. By his death I lose a valued friend, and, as he wa3 a constant attendant at tins Court, I c.-Ir. bear testimony to the fact that he always conducted himself in a manner one would expect from a gentleman of his position, and T. in common with his fellow townsmen, greatly depioro his loss, and I regret that I was prevented being present to join them in the universal token of respect paid to his memory on Saturday last, RETURN HOME OF COUNCILLOR AND MRS ARMOR. Oa Tuesday evening, Mr Councillor Armor and Mrs Armor returned home after their marriage, which was announced in last week's Guardian. A few private hiends of Mr Armor resolved to dine together at the Royal Oak, and give the newly wedded couple a hearty welcome home. A capital repast was served up under the supervision of the Misses Armor and Miss Williams, and the guests were unanimous in praising the excellence of the viands and the wines. The mayor (T. J. Williams, E.q.) presided, the vice-chair being occupied by Mr Isaac Williams, clothier, Vale-street; and the company included the following :—J. Parry Jones, jun., Esq., Thomas Evans, Eq., J.P., Alderman Davies, Lodge; Mr M. Smith, borough treasurer; Mr R. Ellis, butcher; Mr Mill ward, Middle Lane; Mr Davies, Vaults; Mr Robert Green, High-street; Mr R. Roberts, Clifton House Mr George T. Smith, Park-street; Mr F. Lloyd Hughes, New Inn Mr John Edgar, Mr Cottom, Mr W. Keepfer, Mr W. Oliphar.t, Mr W. Wright, Chapel- street; Mr Hoigate, High-street; Mr Joyce, Vale. slreet Mr Parry, llighgate Mr W. P. Will ams, Mr J. C. Roberts, seedsmnn Mr Williams, Mr John Jones, Henllan-street, &c. Had the accomodation permitted, the company would have been much larger. After dinner the mayor gave "The Health of the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Royal FamIly," and alluded to the splendid reception accorded to the Prince in the East, and hoped that they, as Welshmen, may have the pleasure of seeing his Royal Highness at W rex ham Eisteddvod. He referred with pleasure to the Queen having become patron of the Art Treasures Exhibition (applause) The Ma) or gave The Members of the Borough and County," and believed they were domg their best to further the interests of their constituents (applause). In giving the Lord Lieutenant of the County," the Mayor expressed the opinion that he had but one object in view, and that was the welfare of the county (applause). The Mayor having proposed The Bishop and Clergy of all denominations," Mr Keepfer sang The land of my birth." The Chairman then gave the toast of the evening, "Long life and happiness to Mr and Mrs Armor" (ap- plause). He said they were met together as a few friends of Mr Armor, to welcome him home. Had the event been publ:cly made known they would have been present (applause). They all knew Mr Armor per- sonally, and knew that a better hearted man or a better man of business did not reside amongst them (aoplaure). His first interview with him, some fourteen years ago, impressed him with tha idea that he was a thorouJh business man, and one whose example in that respect was worthy of imitation (applause). As a member of the Town Council he had done good service to the rate- payers for many years (hear, hear). He had done his best to promote their interests, and when a man did that his faithfulness ought to be recognised (applause), and he was sure the public did recognise the value of their friend's services. In welcoming him home that evening they hAd but one feeling, which was th.tt he might live long and be very happy amongst them (applause). It so happeued that he had the pleasure of knowing the bride at tlio time she previously resided in Denbigh, and she left a very pleasing impression upon his mind, and showed that she was a lady who would make an excellent wife for any man (applause). When he first heard that his friend, Mr Armor, was about to make her Mrs Armor, he said that Mr Armor had been very wise in his selec- tion (applause). He begged them to join him in drink- ing the toast in a bumper (drunk with three times three). The Vice-Chairman gave the healths of the Misses Armor," whom he considered worthy young ladies, and said that notwithstanding that they lost their mother at an early period of their lives, they had conducted them- selves in a manner highly creditable to themselves and their father (applause). Mr Thomas Evans proposed the health of the Mayor and Corporation of the Borough," and said it gave him pleasure to be there to support the Mayor of Denbigh, and to do honour to his friend, Mr Armor, who was a very old friend of his (applause). Referring to the Mayor, he said that he thought the Council had selected a gentleman to represent them, who did honour to the town (applause). They had medical mavors, legal mayors, and others (laughter), but he knew of none that had filled the chair better than his friend, the present Mayor (applause), or who discharged his duties as chief magistrate more satisfactorily. As a tradesman he did them honour (applause), and he liked to see the tradesmen aspire to public offices, particularly when they discharged the duties as creditably as Mr Williams did (applause). His liberality was well known, for he always headed the subscription lists most handsomely (applause). The toast was received with musical honours. The Mayor felt that they had paid him such compli- ments as he was unworthy of. He did his utmost to discharge his duties to the satisfaction of all. To Mr Evans he was specially indebted for meeting him, as he did on the Bench, in a courteous and gentlemanly manner, and giving him-as did all the magistrates- the benefit of their experience in the conduct of public business (applause). The Mayor then referred to the sad loss they had sustained within the last few days. [t was with deep feelings that he paid that public tribute to the worth of the late Town Clerk. Mrs W ylme had lost a most ex- cellent and good husband, and the towu of Denbigh had lost one of her most useful men. He could not allow that occasion to pass over without that public expression of their deep feelings on that subject. Mr J. E. Roberts, seedsman, proposed The Borough Magistrates," coupled with thejiame of Mr Evans. Mr Evans returned thanks, and said the magistrates trIed to do their best to all parties. They were often sorry to infict penalties upon some persons that came before them, but they had to put their feelings out of the way, and act strictly according to the dnection of tho laws (applause). They always endeavoured to temper justice with mercy. Tae Mayor gave the health of "tho Vice-Chairman" a gentleman who had been in the town for many years, and was always ready to join in anything of a good or soc al description (applause) The Vice Chairman responded, and said he was always glad to do his best for a friend or a cause that he felt was good. He might sometimes be wrong, but, he acted conscientiously, and endeavoured to do his duty (applause). Mr J. Parry.Jones, jun., gave "The town and trade of Donbigh." During his time he believed the town ard trade had never been in a more flourishing state than at present. There was an ample supply of every article needed EO that the townspeople need not go O:1t of Denbigh for anything they required. Great improve- ments were going on in buildings and additions made, for at the present time there were no business premises closed for lack of trade (applause). The toast was coupled with the name of Mr Robert Green. At this point :\1ArUl()r arrive,fanJ was received with considerable enthusiasm by the company. He expressed his thanks for the honour they had thus done him, which he said was an unexpected and undeserved compliment. He believed aud hoped that when Mrs Armor was known to them they would appreciate her good qualities and commend him for his choice (applause). Mr Thomas Eiians, J.P., gave thojtoast of" The Press," of which he spoke in most complimentary terms. Mr Cottom, of the Guardian office, in responding said he gladly joined the other friends of Mr Armor in welcoming him home wiih his bride, for there were few gentlemen in the town of Denbigh who supported the local press to such an extent as Mr Armor did, and supported it in a manner that could be appreciated. Subsequently songs and sentiment were the prevailing features, and after a very convivial meeting all pledged "the health and happiness of the bride and bridegroom before separating.

RUTHIN. MRS MARIE IIIXXAN and her talented company are announced to give an entertainment in the Assembly Rooms on the 7th proximo, under the patronage of Mr Watkin Williams, M.P., and the Fire Brigade. MIDNIGHT ALARM.—One night last week ]us Jones, of Record-street, was disturbed from her slumbers by hearing the door of her sitting room being opened. She raised an alarm, and the would- be burglar made his speedy escape. He is supposed to have been upon a courting expedition; stiU at the hour of two in the morning it was enough to cause suspicions that other intentions were the object of the intruder. THE MAJORITY OF XMR R. G. ELLIS, JUNIOR.—On Thursday evening a well-attended meeting of the gentry, tradesmen and o.'hers was held at the Town Hall, Ruthin, to take into consideration the best means of celebrating tho coming of age ef Mr R. Gregson Ellis, son of the much respected mayor of the borough. MrR. Edwards was elected hon. secretary, and Mr Bancroft chairman of the committee, and Mr Thomas, North and South Wales Bank, was asked to act as treasurer. On the motion of Mr R. Edwards, seconded by Dr Jenkins, it was agreed to open a subscription list at once. A dis- cussion ensued as to the fo in the festivities should take, and various suggestions were made as to killing a bullock and sheep for distribution amongst the poor, presenting the young gentleman with a piece of plate and so forth, but it was decided that the .scholars of all day schools should be entertained, and to leave the general details to the working committee. Judging from the spirited manner in which it -vas taken up, we believe the festivities will be of considerable dimensions, aud the day observed as a general holiday. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MONDAY.—Present: The Rev. the Warden ot Ruthin, Mr John Jones, vice-chairman; Messrs. T. Hughes, Ystrad Brooke Cunliffe. R. G. Johnson, aud Lieut.-Col. Jones-Mortimer, ex-officio • Rev. J. C. Davies, Dcrwen; Messrs. William Davies, Llysfasi; Thomas Svmond, H. Powell Jones. LLmrhydd; Thomas Williams, Lianychan; John Hughes, Rhos-street; Thomas Roberts, Llandegla and John Roberts, Nantglyn, &c. FINANCE.—The out-relief paid by Thomas Griffiths cl eques were issued for ,£1:W; the balance in the hands of the treasurer was £813 13s lOd. Number in the house G6, against 77 in the corresponding fortnight last year; vagrants relieved, 4G. THE EDUCATION OF TlIi CHILDREN.—The question of retaining the master or sending the children to the board school was allowed to stand dwer for discussion at the next meeting. The Master reported the number of hildren to be 24. THE SUPPLY OF MILK.—Three persons had been re- quested to send tenders for the supply of new milk, and only one was received at 10d per gallo", but the gratuity was too small to warrant its delivery in Ruthin. After some conversation on the subject it was agreed that Mr Leonard Parry, the present contractor, supply the union for the next quarter with skim, not new, milk.

CARNARVON. IMPORTANT TO MEDICAL STUDENTS,—At the county magistrates' court, on Saturday, a young gentleman named Owen was fined £3 and costs for having falsely described himself as a surgeon in a certiScate of death, given by him to the district registrar of births and deaths. Mr Owen has served an apprenticeship to a medical gentleman in the neighbourhood, but he has not qualified as a surgeon, and his name does not, therefore, appear in the authorised list of medical practitioners. CHARGE OF INTIMIDATION.—At the county magis- trates' court, on Saturday, sixteen of the ringleaders in the recent trade disturbances in Carnarvonshire were charged with intimidating and using violence towards a number of non-unionist Uornishmen, who had been intro- duced into the Moeltryfyn slate works, to fill places vacated by the defendants and others, who, with them, had struck work against the system under which the payment of their wages was effected, aud a proposed alteration in the hours of working. Two of the defen- dants did not appear, and a warrant was ordered for the arrest of one of these, who was reported to have ab- sconded. The other defendants were bound over to ap- pear again in a fortnight, pendiag a probable settlement of the dispute.

GWERNAFFIELD. AMATEUR CONCERT.—On Friday last an amateur concert was given in the National Schools in aid of the Clothing Club, when the sum of 12s was realised. A miscellaneous programme was well performed by the following artistes—Miss S. J. Edwards, and Messrs W. Edwards, W. Birch, J. Thomas, R. Jones, LI. Williams, R. W. Lewis, R. Davies, and E. Goodwin. There was a large and appreciative audience, and the performers acquitted themselves in a commendable manner.

NORTHOP. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening last a grand miscellaneous entertainment was given in the National Schools in aid of the funds of the Northop Cricket Club. There was a large and aristocratic attendance. The programme, which was a lengthy one, consisted of a number of songs and duets given in first-class style by Mademoiselles Owens (of Holywell) and Piercy, and Messrs Astbury, Hughes, F. Coleclough, and T. A. Lambert, Mrs Thomas Astbury opened the concert by per- forming, on the piano, Thalberg's Home, sweet home." The second part consisted of a musical sketch entitled £ s. d. in which the characters were admirably sustained by Messrs Evans and Coleclough and Master Lane and the whole con- cluded with the laughable farce, "Turn him out," equally well performed by Messrs J. Williams, F. Coleclough, W. H. Webb, Woodcock, and Adkins. Miss S. Astbury accompanied with good taste. The whole affair was a success in every way, and the artistes acquitted themselves in a highly satis- factory manner.

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Friday night, the 19th inst., a sad accident happened at the Gardden Lodge Colliery, which proved fatal. It seems that the deceased, Thomas Edwards, aged 45, was l employed as nightman, and was repairing the road- ways when a fall of earth took place and imbedded [ him. Assistance was at once procured, but not before the deceased had received a severe crush. [ As soon as he was extricated, he was sent up to r land and conveyed to the Ruabon Hospital, where medical aid was rendered and everything done to f maintain life, but without avail, and the deceased succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morning. j The inquest was held at the Horse and Jockey Inn, I on Tuesday last, and adjourned until the 30th instant.

RUABON. 1 VESTRY MEETING. > r INCREASE IN THE SALARY OF THE ASSISTANT-OVERSEER. MR. WHALLEY, M.P., ON THE REPRESENTATION OP THE UNION. On Saturday morning last a vestry meeting was held ) at the Court House, Ruaboa, for the purpose of con- > sidering the advisability of increasing the salary of Mr Charles Wright, the assistant-overseer for the parish oi Ruabon. There was a very good attendance of rate- payers. Mr G. H. Whalley, M.P., occupied the chair: and was supported by Mr R. Lloyd, the clerk of the vestry; the Rev. J. Jones, Rhos: Dr Jones, Ruabon; Messrs. Owen Hughes, James Griffiths, &c. The Chairman said he had come down from London on purpose to take part in the meeting, because, in his opinion, it was one of considerable importance, and he was, at all times, very particular about racing the salaries of public officials. The permanent charges upon the ratepayers were very heavy, and no one felt for them (the ratepayers) more than he did (hear, hear). He sympathised exceedingly with the parish of Ruabon on the very heavy rates its occupants were subjected to, and the very great injustice they were exposed to ia their position at the Wrexham Board of Guardians, where they were not fully represented, for whilst they paid very nearly one-third of the rates contributed by the whole of the parishes in the union they oniy lud five members on the Board of Guardians as against about forty for the rest of the union (shame). That he believed to be a great hardship (hear, hear). Some few years ago two parishes were separated from the union, and then he (the chairman) thought it a good opportunity for raising tho question as to whether it would not be better for the parish of Ruabon to be made a union of itself and by itself. At present- they were always out-voted at the board, and he might say that the better the men they appointed the worse they were off, for, in selecting good men. choice was made of those who knew the value of their own time, and it seldom happened that Ruabon was represented by the whole (tive) cf its guardians. When the union was broken uf, by the separation of two parishes, he thought it was a good opportunity to bring before the Poor Law Board, in London, the neces- sity for making Ruabon a union by itself; but the ob- jection raised to the carrying out of so desirable an object was that the union had been put to a very great expense in erecting buildings at Wrexham, and if Ruabon were separated from the Wrexham Union, the expanse would have to be thrown on a very small area. The same question had arisen lately, when some of the guardians -poke about increasing the size of the union buildings, and he then said that if they ('he guardians) were going to expend or £3000 more on the union, which h:) did not see to be necessary, ho wished to g:vo notice that they must not raise that as an objection if the ratepayers of Ruabon should think fit to take steps to separate them- selves from the union of Wrexham. lu the many questions which, from time to time. arose about the expenditure of the common fund, buildings, and sanitary matters. when it came to the voting the liuabon guardians were nowhere, and that seemed to him to ba a great. injustice to the parish. He had done the best he could in the matter, and should strive to couiinue to do so (hear, heir). He mentioned these facts so iliac they might understand he was not one who was wtiling to increase the burdens Oil ihe parish. regard to the matter which had brought them together that, morning1, he would say that in 1873 a warm discussion tok place in relation to it, and ten years previously Mr Charles Wrignt had applied for an increase of his salary, hut his application was not entertained through some Uchnical objections that were raised about the legality of the meeting. He would now ask Mr Lloyd to read the resolutions that were ptssed at the meeting which was held in IS73. Mr LlovLi then read the resolutions that were moved and seconded at a vestry meeting held on Monday, September 15th, 1873. The first resolution was :0 the effect "that it is the opinion of this vestry: hat the salary of the assistant overtcer be increased to per annum." The amendment being it wa- moved that the salary of the assistant overseer be fixed In the same proportion to the assessment of the pansh as at his appointment to the office in 18G1," and this was negatived, when a further amendment was proposed tnat the salary of the assistant overseer be fixed in proportion to the assessment of the parish as it s'00d at the beginning of the year, the increase to dare from the 15th of August last." A poll was then demanded, the result being that the salary of the official named was fixed at JiltiO per annum. The Chairman said those minutes afforded them a m;e and definite ground to go on. At the meeriug to which they referred Air Beiijamiu Davies what he might call the leader of the opposition; he fought the battle warmly and well, and was satisfied wi h the increase that was then made in the salary of Mr Wright, and also with the principle on which the aovtuice was based—viz., ia proportion to the assessment as it stood at the beginning of the year. By adopting that princi- ple the salary ot the assistant overseer was raised from to 1 GO per annum, but, had the propo^.tio-i that it be in proportion to the assessment as compared with what it was at his appointment, he (tha a sistant over- seer) would have received a great deal £160 per annum. Ho (the chairman) felt they were quite justified in raising then, owing to tte ir.crer.se in the assessment, of the parish (hear, hear). He (the chairman) had seen Mr Benjamin Davies, who wa1: unable to be present, and Mr Davies had intimated, as his opinion, that the time had arrived when the salary of the assistant over- seer required increasing (hear, hear). In addhion to an mciease in the assessment of the parish s nfo 1873 of from JjoOyOOO to Jbl-,000 there were si'iiio oiiier con- sideiatious which ougut to be mencioned to SlIOAt why Mr Wright's salary should be advanced. There had been considerable changes in Parliamentary matters, sanitary rates, game and timber charges, and other things all entailing additional labour on the assistant overseer, who had to make up no less than different rates in the course of the year. It was well to Lear all those things in mind (hear, hear). At the vestry meeting, held iu September, 1873, they had a principle fixed upon which they could act on for some >me and if when the assessment of the parish was £;)3,000 the assistant ;overseer received £UiO per annum, now that it was £-t?,OOO they should fix toe sum in p. portion according to that principle, therefore an increase of about £,)0 per annum would have to be made. It was only just to say that that increase iu the assessment showed a clear gam to the parish of Ruabon in the assessment of the Great Western Railway, and he knew Mr Cnarles Wright did a great deal in getting- the rail- way properly assessed, and it Was entireiv due to his labours that a just assessment was obtained vhear, hear). It seemed that the time had arrived when Mr Wright's salary should be increased; and he would propose" the following resolution-" That having regard to the increase in the rateable value of the parish of Ruabon— that whilst in 16/3 it amounted it was now £ 12,000—and the good services of Mr Ch a l-.o Wright iu relation thereto, and to the salaries paid in the other parishes of the union, and the great increase of labour owing to Parliamentary changes, sanitary rates, game charges, &c., his salary bs iucreas.'d TO per annum, to date from the 25th March last." Mr Lloyd remarked that he had cousulred Mr Wright on the matter, and that gentleman had stated that he should be satisfied with £:!OO per annum, alfncugh by principle laid down in 1873 he would be entitled to more. Dr Jones (Ruabon), in seconding the motion, said that in consideration of the very valuable services rendered to the parish of Ruabon by Mr Charles Wright, he was justly entitled to the increase in his salary laLi^din the motion (hear, hear). Mr Owon Hughes (Wynnstay) supported the resolution and testified to the faithful manner in which the assistant overseer had discharged his duties to the parish for a, period of iixteen years. Mr James Griffiths said he represented the colliers, who held the opinion that nothing which did not amount to hard manual labour constituted work, and who always made objections to an inc-ease taking place in the salary of a person who 'performed only brain-work. But from the complicated nature of the duties of Mr Charles Wright he thought it was only just that an advance should be made in his salary, such as had been named in the proposition (hear, hear). The Chairman observed that an official who had honestly and faithfully discharged his duties for a period of sixteen years, certainly deserved their consideration, and had a claim upon that of the ratepayers at largo (hear, hear). The motion was unanimously carried. Mr Charles Wright, m a few appropriate remarks, thanked the meeting for increasing his salary, remarking he was very glad to find so good a feeling existing towards him that morning (hear, hear). His duties were frequently very arduous, but he should always strive to perform them in such a manner as to gain the approval of the ratepayers (hear, hear). A vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding was unanimously carrie i, on the motion of Dr Jones, seconded by Mr Owen Hughes, after which the meeting terminated.

ST. ASAPH. THE CLERKSHIP TO THE GUARDIANS.—" Dolorous writing to us, advocates the appointment of a gentle- man to the vacant office of clerk to the guardians who is acquainted with union matters. part of ton letter is a kind of testimonial, which we decline publishing. We have no doubt the guardians will elect the gentle- man most fitted for the office—Several gentleman are applying for the office of clerk to St. Asaph Union, vacant by the death of Mr Francis Wynne, amongst them being Mr Charles Grimsley, Denbigh, who for some years has acted as managing clerk to Mr Wynne, and in that capacity has transacted most of the business of the Board, and is thoroughly conversant with its details, and is specially qualified to succeed his late principal. We are not in possession of the names of all the other can- didates, but they will be published in due course. We hear that Mr J. P. Lewis, solicitor, son of the Rector of Denbigh, is likely to becomëra. candidate.

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