Wrexham Guardian

DENBIGH. TEA Tuesday afternoon, the members, friends and school children connected with the Christian brethren" chapel, in Pfat-office Lane, partook of an excellent t»a snprdied by the ladies connected with the cbflDel. A public meeting was afterwards held, addresses were delivered by Mr John Barber aud other gentlemen. AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE.—On Saturday night, pp W\nrie, 1:,( occasion to enter a certain public Ijoitse, and whilst fO doing he heard the voice of a man -who he -em-nib-red was "wantel" thr ugh havini? failinl to to » summons issued a month previously for drunkerness. Walking leas-relv into the kitchen, the officer secured bis man and landed him in the lock-up When broni'ht h.,fore the Mavor and Capt. Llovd Wil- liam., on Mondav, he was fined li)s ad cots aHd in default was snt to gaol for one month. MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING. Movpay Present: Present Thomas J. William-i. Esq. (rT>Hvor) Aldermen J. Parrv-.Tones. Even Pierce, M.D Thomas Oee. Councillors John A' mor, E. T. Jones' T. G. Lunt. Thomas Foulkes. John Davies, John Llo^d'. David Griffiths. Evan*. Thomas, and the Town Clerk (1. Parry-Jones, junr.) Apologies for non-atte d arce were received from Alderman Davies, and Councillor T Gee. THg WATER COMPANY AND THE COUNCIL. —A dleM- sion again took place a- to whether the bill presented bv the water compinv for damage dare to their pipi's b the down of the pipes of the drainage works should be paid. The sum was Od. The question was postponed. THE HKALTH OF THE TOWN.—The Medical Offi-er (Mr J. LI. Roberts, M.D.), reported that during the Weeks ending S"ptember 2nd, 13 births and 16 deaths had been registered. Of the deaths, five occurred at tip Asylum and one at the Infirmary, thus ten occurred amongst the popu'ation proper. The births were at the annual rate ot 28 34 per 1,000 of the population as com- pared with 20-01) during the previous month. and *nnu J of IS 20 per 1.000 as compared with 11-16 during the same period. The causes of death in all cases certifipd. One death was due to small pox in a child previou-lv mentioned; one to measles; two to erysipelas, ooe (1f which occurred in aphice where the drainnwe bad been in dispute. A Sanitary Committee been summoned about the case of small pox in Swan-lane, and prevalence of measles, and proper measures were adopted. The second case of small pox was now convalescent and the house ready for disinfection. He referred to the abominable condition of Henllan brook which acts as an open drain for the town. II., re- ferred to the necessity for earth closets as the water floppty was not equal to the kiter being made universal. advocated the erection < f a f"ver hospital, the purchase | of a d'smfecting apparatus, and the f, w and the vill ise of Henllan alQo the intro^uc- < rion of a proper water supply for the village of Henllan, < 'he publication of the bye-laws with a resume of the Health Acts as likely means of promoting the health of the bnoough. ORDER* ON THE TREASURER.—Tne allusions mude to the lamented death of the Borough Tr asurer by the Mavor and Aldermen Parry-Jones and Pierce will 1]1> in another column.—Several bins were passed for j payment, THF. BYE-LAWS.—Mr E. W. Gee, who through 111 health was prevented attending the meeting wrote siting that he thought persons who infringed tho bve-lawa shou'd, before legal proceedings were taken, have notice that an infringement had taken place, and an opDortunity given them of paying the penalty. This would bri the money into the hands of the Corporation. whereas if letral proceedings were taken and a fine in- flicted that fine went to the county. It was agreed to adopt Mr Gee's suggestion. THE CONTEMPLATED GREAT IMPROVEMENTS.—The mayor staTed that this meeting had to deal with the question of borrowing money from the Treasury for carry- ing out much needed improvements, and they had better go fully into the question. On the motion of Mr seconded by Mr Parry-Jones, and supported by Mr Job. Llovd, it was agreed that nothing definite should be settled en that day, but that the Council should draw up a. scheme embracing all tha improvements jthat they thought were desirable, and be submitted for final dis- cnssion at a special meeting of the Council to which the ratepayers should be invited. THE DRAINAGE OF THE TOWN was the first portion of the scheme considered. The surveyor had prepared a rough estimate of the work needed, and the cost. It was decide to take the streets on the list seriatim. bat not publish the cost. Dr. Pierce said he was obliged to leave the council chamber unexpectedly, and he desired before going to express his surprise that in a small place with 6,000 inhabitants, and healthily situated as Denbigh was, they should think about a fever hospital, It was a ridiculous proposition. There was no necessity for one. With regard to drainage, he said if they must widen Red-lane, let them lessen the wide and useless footpath on the other side.—H'.nllan-street Brook. Is it a Sewer ?—The first drainage considered was that con- templated in Henllan-street. Mr Clough thought the present rubble drain could be utilised for the drain- age. Mr Harrison Jones advocated having the street thoroughly drained as well as all other parts of the town, and he considered that they ought not to turn the sewage into the brook. Mr Parry Jones pointed out that the brook was a polluted stream, and that they had a right to run the sewage into it. Mr Gee questioned whether they would not be compelled to cover the drain the whole length, and then it was to be considered whether making a drain round by the tan yard (Factory Ward) to go into the Beacon's Hill drain would not be the cheap- est. He proposed that Mr Clough give estimates of both plans of carrying out the drainage there. Mr John Davies said they would save hundreds of pounds by adopting the covering of the brook as a drain. Mr Parry- Jones proposed that the drain round by Factory Ward be omitted from the estimates, and that the brook be used for the purpose. Mr Clough said if they had a loan from Government their own engiaeer will be the person to decide which would be the best course to pursue. Mr J. Daries said it would be far cheaper to make a drain with 15 inch pipes all along the course of the brook, than to take the drain from Factory Ward through Beacon's Hill. Much discussion ensued as to the powers of the council to continue to run the sewage of the town into the brook. The medical officer, on being appealed to, read sections showing that sewage could not be turn d into water courses, unless it was shown that was the b st possible mode of drainage. The Town Clerk expressed the opinion that the Act preventing pollution of rivers did not do away with existiag rights as to emptying into water courses. This view was also adopted by Alder nan Parry-Jones, who said the council had enjoyed the right to empty sewage into that brook from time immemorial. Alderman T. Gee proposed the following resolutions: (1) "That the surveyor be requested to prepare by the next meeting an estimate of the probable expense of covering the brook where it is at present uncovered, ani repair- ing it where necessary j also the estimate for extra expense of making a drain from St. Mary's Church to Beacon's Hill, to carry the Henllan-street drainage, so as to compare the expense ot the two modjs." (2) That the Town Clerk report to the next meeting whether the owners of property through which tie brook runs are liable to cover it." Mr Parry-Jones seconded the resolutions, which were carried. The dis- cussion on the other portions of the drama re was then resumed.—Beacon's Hill.—This was considered to be a very expensive portion of the work. rhe road being all rock, but Mr Gee and others contended for it being done, and it was eventually decided to leave it in the scheme till a report as to the cost was presented. Panton Hall was struck out, as the work Lad been done. —Red Lane.—The Mayor thought they would want good drainage there, for if the place was widened there would be some good nouses built there. Mr Parry- Jones asked if that diainage was necessary if the drains of the new boar I school went into the brook, for it would have a gO) I to the brook, and a draitl would have to be mide very dep. After discussion it was agreed to do R. ¡-tne.-Part ()f Vale-street (from opposite Dr Turnou 's to the bottom of the street).— It was considered tiat there was a good lar^e rubble drain down there, md that it was sufficient for all purposes. Thiswi struck out, and also Post-office-lane, which had been done.—Park-street.—The Surveyor said that was the worst rhce wanted, from Peat's lane up to the top by Mr Angels. It was needed badly. It was decided tJ d,) it.—Ruthin-rond (as far as Captain's Bridge).—The surveyor said if th-v ran the drains in at the present oatfall this need not be done, and several hundred poun Is would be saved. It was decided to leave this on the hstfor the consideration of the engineer.-Pea >■ s-lane.—There was only a surface drain theie, and it was agreed that that be dote thoroughly t) be connected with Paik-street drain.— Castle-lave, Tower-hill. BroomhiV lane. Bull-lane, and Crown lane.—Some portion of this was stated to be through rock md would lie expensive work; but it was thoueht. that, he drain would not be needed very deop. stated to he badly needed, and was passed to be lone. With re>pect to the above it was stated that there was not a drain in that locality, and even the w when it. rained, ran down the hills furiously, carr.ingawnv stones and damaging the road very much. Broomhili-hine was struck out., not being needed. others were all agreed to. —fron dmilwgc-ln put of Fron it was stated there was a drain. The i-urvevor said there was no drain worth calling one, and a drain really ought to be made. Mr Parry-Jones said there was a drain along to the new shop. The survivor said a private drain was only made from Mr Chapman's houses to the brook. The length of drain- age on the estimates was Set down at 2iO yards. This was agree to be done, subject to the length being correct.—Rosemary-lane.—It was found that the work had bee I done here (Inle time ago, and would need uo further addi'uns.—Swan-lane.—This was considered to he very necessary, the length being about 160 yards. Passed to be done. Mr ^ymonds Jones called attention to the absolute r.eed of (¡OIDi{ a part of Abraham's-lan from near Graig Terrace, but it was stated that there was a drain -1 that point, though Mr Jonps contended it was not m use, "nd the attention of the inspector had b »-n previnu-lv called to it.—Extras for outfall.—The -urvevor SI1.!n £50 had been put down for this, hut it was igr. ed to strike that amiunt out.—Manholes. —For these was put. down, but. it was agreed to reduce the amount bv one half; also the sum stated for night watchers and such like expenses. Tnis amount of work WHS rouarblv estimated to be about £1,600 or j>2,000. THK FEVER HOSPITAL AND MORTUARY ABANDONED. —The feeling of the Council was gen rally against the fever hospital, it being considered unneccessary, the opinion of Dr Pierce being quoted in support ot this. It was aim mentioned that the fever ward at the Infirmary was scarcely ever in use, and if necessary might be utilised. It wns struck out of the list of proposed alter- a>ions—With regard t a Mortuary for Henllan, Mr Towcshend Mainwaring wrote offering to find a site and build one for the village of Henllan and also to keep it in repair for his lifetime, if the Council would give £35 towards the cost and keep it in repair afterwards.—The general feeling seemed to be that the building would be useless, as no persons would send their dead relatives to i*. The offer was therefore declined, and the Mortuary left out of the scheme. FLAGGING IMPROVEMENTS.—Mr John Davies proposed th,t the whole extent of Henllan-street be paved on either side as at present it was very dangerous and in a had condition.—The Mayor considered it would be beat to lay down fhgf the whole extent; it would then be kept clean and nice.—Mr Parry-Jones seconded the motion for pavement,, as he considered it would be a long time before flugtring could be done.—It was agreed to pave it; also in Chapel-street and Beacon's Hill.—Mr Armour -aid they were spending money at a great rate.—The Mayor said they were bound in justice to do these bye- streets as complaints were tnsde that the chief-streets in the town were done bat the others left. THH ASSBMBLY ROOM: AND MARKET.—Mr Lunt stated that the walls of the Assembly Room were running with wet, and the Surveyor informed him that a good portion of the roof must be re-set. The Market Hall was also in a bad state. The Mayor stated that he even had to keep his umbrella up on the previous Saturday. The Market Committee were ordered to see that the work was carried out. WIDHNING OP RED LANE.—Alderman Gee proposed that, the widening of Red-lane form part of the scheme. This was seconded by Mr J. H. Jones, and supported by the Mayer.—Mr Armor opposed it on the ground of expense, and because the access to it from Beacon's-hill was imperfect.— Mr J. Davies opposed it, but eventually it was carried. DISINFECTING OVEN.—Mr T. Gee thought the sugges- tion of the medical officer worthy of their consideration, that|they should have a disinfectiag oven and apparatus. He understood that the process of disinfection was by subjecting ernthin;, to great heat.—This was carried, A >IINNVIELU WANTED: Is DENBIGH BEHIND THE (TIMES? —IIr J. Harrison Jones sllggeted that the erection of a Smithfield should form part of the scheme. He thought the Council could erect one io a central part of the town at no great expense. It was absolutely necessary when hey con idcivd the dangers ft'ending the present m d" of holding the fairs.—Mr E. T. Jones SHid several de dar-he might instance one, Mr James Jones, Henllan—said it was a shame that Denbigh had not a Smithfldd, and it was the general opinion he believed, of his class of business mpn —Mr Armor said the dealer mentioned had been chaffing" Mr'Jones It would be a disadvantage to the town.—Mr John Llovd: It would greatly interfere with the trade of shopkeepers, >'i.i e«n. cn!U- 'b>» puhhc ins ('i>vrhw)_ The Mayor snpported the motion for a Smithfield. If thev would improve trade they must nrovide gr"fitrr facilities for ca-rving it on. The farmers complained him that when they came to Denbigh fairs they had to bring two or three men with them, but if they hnd a Smithfield to go to one man wuld do, and that would pay the toll. He considered that after paving interest of of money to erect it. they would save about vearly. and that would enable them to reduce the toll to a minimun oharge. Besides it could gl let to shows and circus proprietors, who would gladly take it-Mr Armor: I think that as Denbigh stands A-l as regards its fairs, we ought to Irt well alone.—The Mavor: Look what they are doing at Wrexham they are making one aDd building is going on there rapidlr; some 40 houses are now beine put un. They keep improving the place, and are far a-bend of ns.—Mr Armor They are spoiling their fair.—Mr Lloyd: This is purely an agricultural distric tnd Wn xh ^m is not. that makes some d'fference. Mr Mavor.—Thd Mayor: Wrexham is partlv an agri- cultura' district; but why should we be left, behind bv Wrexham.—Mr E. T. Jones proposed that the erection of a Smithfield form part of the scheme.—Mr Svmonds Jones said when he commenced to travrl North Wales 21 yeirs ago, the only place having a Smithfield was Chest.r. and be found that in all places that had since been erected, they bad been opposed by the shop- keepers and publicans.—The Mayor The publicans, I agree with vou. I know that the publicans of Denbigh are against it.—Alderman Parry Jones said some eight years Olga a similar discussion arose, and he was then against a Smithfield because the money would have to be taken out of the rates. Now, however, he understood that they could borrow it from the Treasury at 3; per ceu.: Rnd spread it over 30 or 40 years, and. that being the case, he should be in favour of the project. It was however a question for the tradespeople in High-street, as it aff ected them more than anvbodv else.—Eventually the motion was carried, and the Smithfield was placed j on the list as part of the scheme, Messrs Armor and L'oyd abstaining from voting. LIGHT REQUEST.—On the motion of Mr E. T. Jones, it was agreed that, the laying on of gas to the Castle should form part of the scheme.—The non-lighting of the Town Hall clock formed the subject, of discussion, it, bang remarked that .£10 yearly was paid for lighting it. and yet it had been for two months not illuminated.— The Lighting Committee were ordered to see to it, Mr D. Griffith remarking that the meter was a very defective one. THE SCAVENGING OF THE TOWN.—According to notice, Mr John Lloyd introduced his motion.—Mr C'nugh stated that at present the manual labour cost .£37 14s; extra after fair days, A5 removal of scrp- ings, £15s 4s; team labour for water cart, manure sold, £ 3 Is 6d. Mr Lloyd wanted a man and horse and cart employed by the Council, so that he would be at liberty to collect the contents of middens from cottages, as many poor people had means of re- moving it.—The Mayor favoured that view, and the collection of the mat ure to a yard for sale by the Council.—Alderman Parry-Jones would like a person to contract to take all the manure and dirt from the town, ind to be made responsible for its constant removal.— Eventually the subject was postponed. HEAKSE, HURDLE HOUSE, AND ENGINE SHED.— After numberless discussions during the last six years: this subject come to the fore again. It was stated that were now paying .£]5 yearly for the stowing away of these articles, and that a building ought to be erected for them.— Mr E. T. Jones proposed that it be included in the scheme.— This was seconded by Mr J Lloyd.— Alderman Parry-Jones reminded the Council that five 1 years ago an exchange of land was made for the pur- pose of erecting this building, plans were prepared, the approved, and the work ordered to be done but at the next meeting a resolution was passed rescinding all that had been done.—It was agreed to pass it for erection. REJECTED PROPOSALS.—A motion by Mr E. T. Jones to make a footpath to the burial ground at Whitchurch, though it found several supporters, was rejected; al-o one to make a footpath up Love Lane. it being thought, hat the street was too narrow to admit of a footpath being made. SANITARY MATTERS.—The Inspector reported various nuisances.—The Council ordered the bed and bedding used in the case of small-pox in Swan-lane to be burnt, and the owner remunerated also the house thoroughly cleansed and disinfected.—The Inspector asked wh was fo do it: it was no part of his dutv. —The M >yor: Well, I don't think it is the duty of the Mayor. Who,, duty is it. if not the Inspector of Nuisances ?—The In- spector: Well, sir, it is not. included in my duties, and I think the medical officer ought to see it done he knows more about it and what ought to be done than I do (laughter).—On consideration the members present. thought that the Inspector was not personally re- sponsible for doing the work, and they passed a resolu- tion calling upon the medical officer to see that the work was done, evidently to the In-pector's relief. THE HIGHWAY COMMITTEE reported that the dispute between them and Hugh Williams about the drainage bill for Hall .squ ire, was settled by his acceptance of £4. The Council then iose, some items being postponed. is they had sat four hours, namely, from three in the afternoon to seven in the evening.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. The first annual meeting of the Sunday School Union, formed for the parishes of Denbigh, Henllan. Nantglvn, Blvchar, and Prion, was held on Tuesday. In the afrernoon the whole of the schools met at the Assemblv-room, accompanied by their teachers. The proceedings were opened with prayer bv the Rev T. W. Vaugban, secretary of the union, after which M'ljor Casson, Superintendant, of Denbigh Sunday School, who presided, and was supported bv the Revs E Smart, L. LewiSj Nantglyn L. Williams, Prion R. B. Jones, Denbigh, tc, opened the proceedings with an address, in the course of which he said that though his ex- perience in that, branch of Church work was of a limited character, vet he found that the interest in it grew with the experience, and the more work anvone did the more they were anxious to do; and having a definite and fixed occupation on Sunday, far more than repaid anyone for the trouble it involved, and the sacrifice of time and liberty it necessitated. The union had been organised so as to endeavout to obtain tangible results, and to secure systematic and uniform teaching. He concluded by expres ing regret that the Dean of Bangor was unable to be present. After a glee, All among the barley," by the united choirs, Mr Vaugban read THE EXAMINER'S REPORT. Before doing so he remarked When this movement was first started a resolution was passed by the com- mittee, that the inspector of schools (Mr Owen) be asked to visit all the schools in the union, examine them in the same subject, and report the result of such examination at this meeting. Mr Owen very kindly undertook to do 80; but, owing to pressure of work, failed to fuHl his promise, and was only able to examine the schools of Henllan and Denbigh, and his report is as follows:— HENLLAN SCHOOL.—This school was examined on Ausrn«t 27th, and before the work of exam nation commenced I had an opportunitv of seeing how it was conducted. It is heM in the t'ttrish Church. The cla ses vary in sizes, the larger con- sisting of ch ldren. There was a sufficient supply of compe- tent teachers. It was opened with singing and prayer. The actual instruction lasts thrc-quarters f an hour on Sunday morning; but in addition to the Sunday School the younger portion of the school is instructed during certain periods of the year twice a week in Scrip ure, by the vicar of the parish. In the Sundav School thpre is an adult class of men and women, some of whom have seen threp score vears and tpn. These classes of adul's are a very pleasing feature in Sunday Schools in w ]es. Thp result of the examination in the life of Joseph showed that the chool had been taught carefully, but the answering was not so saiisfactory as could have been wished. The facts were fairly well known, but when questioned upon matters not directly stated in the Bible the children were not able to answer the questions, or, possihly, they were too timid to trust them-elves. There were Ave members of the Sunday School, who showed an intima e acquaintance with their Bibles, and there were several others who did fairly well throughout. I was greatly pleased with as many of the adults as ventured to answer. Miss Smart's CIM. did hor much credit, and two other classes did credit- ably. The school numl et-s about 80. DENBIGH SCHOOL.—These scholars are tanght in the National Schools. They are Iargely attended. The behaviour of the girls was all that could be desired, but the boys were not so orderly. The classes arc of a convenient size, and the teachers seem to be equal to their important work. Boys and girls are taught in separate rooms, but they sing and pray together, the folding doors being opened for the purpose. The in'ants are in a class room. There is an amp'e supply »f teachers. Th s nging is very sweet, and the tunes selected very ttdling and auproprisite. There is a large class of adu'ts In the boy-' school, aoil (»Jeof a'!ed women in the girls' Bchoo1. Without dawin any comparison between the bovs' and girls' school as to attainments, I would remark that the girls are more reverent in their behaviour than the boys. and thus showed that they had a clearer perception of the nature of aSu day chool. As to the examination in the life of Jose h, both schools had evidently been well prepared therein, but there wore a few questions as to facts that went through the school before they were answered, and Bome queptions were not answered at all. Ihere was, however, much inte)IIence shown by the scholars in both schools, but occasionally in the elder classes, or rather in Fome members of the adult c'asses, thpre was a tendency to rather than answer. This may. be well enough ia class, but it should not be resorted to in an examination, where answers shou1d be given dire-tly and to the point, and where vain disputations should be avoided. There was. however, a large number of scholars who answered very nicely, and these had evidently prepared at home as well as in the Sunday School for the examination. I mav bere be allowed to remark that one of the scholars in the girls' Sundav School took the second place in the diocesan examination, held last June, and consequently this young person, Elizabeth A1Jn Joyce, receind a prize from the Bishon The school reflects credit upon the super- intendant, Major Casson. PRION SCHOOL.—Mr Vauirhan said that at the request of the examim fc he hhd visaed this- -school, and reported as follows :-The result was very satisfactory. I did not expect half so much from them. The answers showed much intelli- gence, and very fair knowledge Of the facts andiooideuts connected with the subject. They had not-Rsis too often the practice in this day-ne, lected the Bible for books about the Bille. They quoted Scripture profusely with very great accuracy, and this was to me most gratifying, proving that thev harl th" text carefully, and must have bestowed much 1ab01lr in setting it up. The answers werp eenera' from thp bov* ann girl" of seven to one venerahle old man 01 I(J venrs. Knnwing the difficulties fill acricultural like Pr'on h''s to contenrl with I consider both tc-.ichers a!Hi scholars *o be deaervi-ig of the I!reate8t possible nraise. I cOllr"t1l'!1tp 'hem on thpir 8UCCCS. and hope they will be a'de tosurp 'ss other schools. XANTGLYN SCHOOL had 11',t been visited. But it m't no1 he Inferred that they were inferior to the ottlPr schoob. for from what he heard they were in a fiorishinir state, and if it had h"en put to th *t st they would have acquitted themselves eouslly as well as the others. They will not be let off sc easi'y next. BLVCHAN SCHOOL, at the eleventh hour, sent word that they could not prelare in 80 short a time. Mr Vauiihan conc uded hy expressing the opinion thai that union, now in its infancy, would do good and valuable work and hoped that next year the plans would he more matured, that more pari hes would have joined the union, and that the members would be much in- creased, and trusted that the means would not be wantt d to ensure successful results. Miss Erzqhoth\nn Joyce, of Denbigh Sunday school was, amidst the applause of the audience and especiallv her fellow pupils, presented with three splendidly hound volumes and a copy of Church hymns as the bishop's prize for beng second in the diocesan examina- tion. Mr S. Mainwaring, Galltfaenan, made the presentation. THE DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES then took place to the scholars of Denbigh schorl which bad been selected by the diocesan inspector. The prizes, which consisted of hymns, books, church services, and other religious books, were presented to the winners by M s Mainwaring. GalMaenan, and Mrs Burton. Gwaenv- nog, as fnllows :—Boys' School: Messrs John Hughes, Aaron Jones, and David Jones, Mr T. Jones' class; Mr T. M ddleton, in Mr T. Roberts's Mr W. Jones [who had previously taken diocesan prizes], in I Mr Cottom's class; W. Evans, in Mr Nott's class; F. Jnnes and W. Jones. Mr John Jones's class—J. Evan Williams, in Mr Ashford's School: Miss Green, in Miss Williams' class; Miss Charlotte Jones, in Miss M. E. Jones' class; M. Williams, J. H. Jones, and J.Thomas, Miss Griffiths' cla; L. E. Williams, in Miss Pierces' class; M. Weston, in Miss class; K-itie Jovce. Vale-street, and M. E. Nott, Vale--treet, in Miss Vaughan .Totes' class; E. Edwards, in Miss Wdlinms' elass; F. Jones, and M. A. Hughes, in Miss Wool ley's class Miss Anrie Williams, and Mrs Margaret Evans, in Mr Williams' class. At various intervals glees were rendered very creditably by the united choirs under the coaductorship of Mr J. Jones, National school, and in Welsh by Mr John Hughes, Castle Hill; also by Henllan choir separately. M-ijor Casson and Miss Smart presided alternately at the harmonium Miss Maggie Jones, and Mr Wm. Edwards, of the Denbigh choir, sang most effectively a pretty duet, and were much applauded. The Rev. E. Smart sail it was thought desirable to es- tablish a Sunday school union in that district as it would be profitable to teachers and scholars because a uniform subject would be given for study. The result of the examination showed that the object of the union had been attained for the schools had come through the o-deal of the examination in a most satisfactory manner. The result of the gathering was beneficial from a social aspect, and it manifested sympathy for school work and indeed sympathy was needed particularly in the agricul- tural districts. The meeting closed by a vote of thanks to the chair- man. proposed by Mr Smart and seconded by Mr Lewis. After the meeting the whole of the schools were en- tertained to tea, which was supplied by Mrs and the Misses Fox, confectioners, High-street., whose catering gave perfect satisfaction. The Denbigh school took tea in the vegetable market and the remainder in the assembly rooms. In the evening, service was held in Welsh in St. Marv's Church, which was crowded. The service was fn'l choral. Major Casson presided at the organ, the choir of Henl'an church took part in the service and the pravers were intoned by the Rev. W. Morgan, curate of St. Asaph. The sermon was preached m W..1sh by the Rev. the Dean of Banor, and he discourse, which lasted nearly an hour, was eloquent and powerful. A collection was made at the close of the service in aid of the funds of the school union. This first annual meeting has proved most successful, and we anticipate a most useful and valuable work being done by the union.

RUTHIN. SCHOOL BOARD.—The only business at the monthly meeting, on Fridav. was the settlement of the account due to the contractor for the extensive alterations made at the bo-ird school. The total amount was £41, and the matter was definitely settled. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. MONDAY.—Before James Goodrich, Esq., chairman the Warden of Ruthin, George Osb-jrne Morgan. }}q, M.P., Q.C., J. F. Jesse, Kq., and Brooke Cunbffc, Esq. ANNUAL LICENSING DAY.—This being the anRuaJ hrewster session*, the whole of the houses in the borough of Ruthin. and also in the petty sessional division, were re-licens-'d, the police having no complaints to make against anv of the houses. SANITARY PROSECUTION -Daniel Ingman was sum- moned Iy the Iiu- hin Rural Sanitary Anthori'y, for whom Mr R. Humphreys Roberts appeared, for allowing a cottage at Llanarmon to remain without adequate smitary accommodation. He was ordered to erect a privy within one moHfh, to pay the cos-s of that day, and was informed that if he neglected to do the work he would be fined 10- a day for the neglect. NON-SUPPORT OF PARENTS. — Mr R. Humphreys Roberts, as clerk to the Ru'hin Board of Guardians, summoned Gabriel Jones, to enforce him to Contribute towards the support of his mother who was chargeable to the union. As defendant's other tw3 brothers were contributing Is weekly he was ordered to do the same. PRESENTATION TO THE REV. RICHARD OWEN. This gentleman, who has been curate of Ruthin and Llanrhvdd. has recently b?en appointed incumbenr, of Glvndvfrvd wv, near Corwen. The teachers and scholars of theLlanrhydd Sundav school were therefore desirous of showmg their esteem for him, and re-olved to make him a presentation, at the same time arranging for a tea for the children, to afford them all an oppor- tunity of bidding him farewell. During a period of eleven yeats Mr Owen has been very energetic in pro- moting the Sunday school, as well as being most, at- tentive to his ministerial duties in visiting the sick and poor. On Thursday week, the teachers and scholars, numbering 157, with a few friends, met at the Board Schoolrooms, kindly lent for the occcasion, where a, splendid tea was provided. The tables were very taste, fully laid out, and presided over by the Misses Edwards and Jones, Miss Gibson and Mrs Hunt. Mrs Davies and Miss Flux, Misses Jones and Clark (Well- street), and Misses Parry and Thompson. After tea the children amused themselves in innocent i in the infant school, which foitunately was adjacejH^ as the weather was too boisterous and wet to admit\ot out-of- door amusements until the tables were cleared. t, half- past six they again assembled, and as many frieriJJs who dared venture out were present to witness the j pre- sentation of a. handsome dining-room time-piecef and pocket communion service to Mr Owen. The timef-piece bore the following inscription :—ii-Pi £ sented_ia>fne Rev. Richard Owen bv the teachers, scholars, and friends of the Llanrhydd Sunday school as a token of their esteem, for his valuable services amongst them. Ruthin, 31t August, 1876" Mr Hunt, in making the presentation, said: I have been deputed on behalf of the teachers and scholars to present the time-piece as a small token of the esteem in which vou are held by them, and as something which vou can keep as a memento cf your connection with the school for a period of eleven years. During that time you have discharged your Christian duties in the parish in an earnest, unassuming, and able manner, aed whilst regretting that, the time for your departure from amongst u, has arrived, we rejoice that your zeal has been recognised in other quarters. We trust that your labours in the Lord's vineyard will continue to bear the good fruit which it had hiihertodone. You have gained the affection of all, especially the poor; not by the aid of a long purse, but by your quiet and ki dly disposition, and desire to assist those in trouble. Those who gain the goodwill and blessings of the poor through their labours amongst them are blessed indeed. May God's { blessings be ever upon you, and our prayers ever for you (applause). Mr Owen. in acknowledgment, said My dear friends, I assure you I am at a loss to find words to address you upon this occasion in a suitable manner agreeabl" to my feel- ings. 1 thank you sincerely for the tangible proof of your kindness towards me. 1 regard this testimonial as a token of your appreciation of my poor services in con-1 nection with the school, and I shall value it most highly. With regard to the school it has increased and improved considerably of late years. I hope the children will go on improving and grow up in the world honest and use- ful members of society, not forgetting their Sunday school. The rev. gentleman then most sincerely thanked the teachers who had assisted him for so many years in conducting the school, without whose aid it could not possibly have been carried on. He should not forget their kindness, and the kind words spoken by Mr Hunt. He wished the Llanrhydd Sunday school success and every blessing of Providence (cheers). The children thea sang "Here we part to meet, again in a very sweet and effective manner. Mr Hunt then addressed the scholars, expressing a hope that they would attend regularly, and the teachers, urging them to take advantage of the privilege offered at Sunday schools ef imparting religious instruc- tion to the young, and the visitors asking their assistance, as many were under the impression that the school was not of the numerical strength which they saw present. In the absence of Mr Lloyd, choirmaster, Mr T. Price Humpherys, one of the oldest members of the choir, was deputed on their behalf to present Mr Owen with a beautiful pocket Communion Service, the sub- scriptions for which were obtained by Messrs. Edwards and Barker. Mr Humphreys spoke in eomplimentarj terms of Mr Owea's connection with the ebon, and hoped the Communion Service would be used when ad- ministering the Si-crament to the comort of the souls of the sick and dyinar, and wished Mr Owen lonif life. In acknowledging, Mr Owen said he_wa.squ.te taken aback, never h iving expected such a mark of kindne-s so handsome a pre-ent from such a body IS IV* Ruthin Church choir. He thanked them from the bottom of his h >art, and hoped his thanks would be con veyed to the members not. present. A few hymns and the National An'hem were sung, and the meeting dispersed after a most enj evening was spent, considering the stormy weather. On leaving the children were supplied with buns, kindlv given by Mrs Bradbury. The articles'presented were supplied bv Mr R. G. Joyce, jeweller, Ruthin, and gave general satisfaction. The ladies deserve great credit for the trouble taken to make the affair a success. It, was in- tended to present a purse from the congregation of St. Peter's Church at the same time as the above, but the list was not closed.

RHYL. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Monday and Tue-dav evenings Mr Fleming Norton gave two entertainments in the TOWB Hall, Rhyl, entitled MrPeikiu's Pic-nic." The audiences were large. SEA TRIP. -What IS believed to be the last trip of the season was made up by the .f Gipey Queen" on Satur- day last, to Liverpool. The steamer has been liberally patronised during the summer. WORK ON SUNDAY.—Canon Morgan in his sermon on Sunday evening spoke most strongly in condemna- of the men at the Winter Gardens being allowed to work at the Rink on the previous Sunday. It has been since explained that this work was without the knowledge of the directors, and against their wishes. THE NEW TOWN HALL OPENING.—A meeting of tradesmen and others was held m the Commissioners' Room, on Monday night, for the purpose of forming a committee to make arrangements for a grand demonstra- tion 8n the opening of the Hall, next month a subscription list was opened, and we believe that the money collected amounts to about £45. IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS' MEETING. MONDAY.—Present: Mr James Taylor (chairman), Rev Canon Morgan, Dr Wolstenholme, Major Penn, Messrs J. B. Oldfield, George Buckingham, E. Mlis Rev Dr Butterton Messrs J. Roberts, Queen-street; A.J. Spinks, K Vaughan, R. D. Roberts, Wm. Williams, R. Jones, F. Jones, E. V. Jones, S. Perks, Abel Jones, and the Clerk. THE ROAD COMMITTE reported having accepted, through Mr T. Wilton, a cattle drinking trough and provided a site for the same. They agreed to raise the foreman scavenger 2* weekly, and give 108 harvest money to the other men. The numbering of the streets had been postponed until the dose of the season. THE NEW Tows COMMITTEE had agreed to accept 10s 6d per sitting for the County Courts, and the draft conveyance for the deeds deposited by the contractor were approved. THE FORESHORE COMMITTEE had had an interview with the Winter Gardens Company who desired the grant of the Foreshore in order to make a large ornamental lake and a landing stage for boats and steamers, and they asked the Commissioners to with iraw their application for the embaakment. It was decided that no answer could be given till the board had fixed their mode of drainage.—The committee refused an application for the placing of a temperance van on the beach. THE CEREMONY of opening, in a formal manner, the New Town Hall was fixed for October 11th, and it was intimated that the chairman intended giving a banquet. Already numerous gentry in the the district had accepted invitations. It was agreen also that a committee of tradesmen be formed for a town's demonstra- tion, and the sum of 22 guineas was subscribed in the room; the list then to be taken to tradespeople and others. THB VACANCIES were filled up by the election of Messrs Jonah Lloyd a former member, and Mr G. L. Herling a candidate at the last election. OPENING THE SKATING HINK: BREAKING THE SABBATH.—Dr Butterton invited the !;o?.rd to officially take part in the opening ceremony (to-day).—Canon Morgan said before he could accept the invitation he should like to hear the vice-chairman give a disclaimer to the charge brought against the company of allowing men working at the Rink on Sunday. He hoped they would not encourage desecration of the Sabbath, for even now some 50 ur more carriages left Rhyl regularly on pleasure outings on Sunday.—Dr Butterton was ignorant of anything of the kind having been done, and believed his colleagues were; but the moment the architect heard of it on the Sunday, he went to the rink and ordered the men away.—Mr J. E. Roberts: But did not another director go and ask the men who had dis- charged them, and whether they were afraid of the Almighty that they should leave work.—Mr R. D. Roberts, who appeared to think this a personal allusian < proceeded to reply, but as he dealt with religion, cries of "order" and chair" ciused the chairman to rule that the discussion was irregular, and must. close. Mr Roberts was, however, persistent in his efforts to he heard I on his views of the question, but as the Chairman i threatened to adjourn the meeting, the former at. length < sat down. < THE STATION and its want of accommodation was al'uded to by Dr. Butterton, who said during the season ( it was far too small and its arrangements inadequate, so much so that people could not move about. The wait- j iug room accommodation was deplorahl¡>, thertl being no first-class room for ladies or gentlemen all having to j herd together in two very smJl rooms. He described the shocking defective saitary arrangements which could be ohserved without going inside. He called attention to ( the dangerous level crossing, for at the busiest part of c the day when express trains were passmg, it was only I with great diffieul y ihat people could be kept, in safetv. He thought the town had been deluded in the past bv c promises of improvements that had never been made, hut in the present half year's statement he received as a I shareholder, he did not see Rhyl put down in the list of 1 stations needing improvement. He proposed that the attention of tne directors of the London and North Western Railwav Company be earnestly invited to the present state of Rbyl station, as regards its inadequate accommodation, its defective sanitary arrangements, and < the extreme danger a: all times of the level crossing when so many trains pass through at express rate, whilst < the station was in a crowded state." He proposed also that the common seal of the board be attached to a memorial embodying those particulars.—Mr R. D. Roberts seconded the motion. He thought the directors would be willing to make proper provision, and would have done so ere this had the necessity of the case been properly represented to them.—Dr. WoKtenholme sup- ported the resolution and said that in consequence of the station net being roofed over, peoplejgot wet through.— The resolution was carried.

BWLCHGWYN- SUNDAY SCHOOL RE-UNION.—On Monday last a very successful meeting was held in connection with the Sunday school of the school church at the above place. It will be remembered by many of our readers that a school was built about eight years ago, in the above out- lying populous district of the parish of Brymbo, chiefly through the exertions of that estimable lady Mrs Kyrki, of Nantyffrith, a service was held here on Sundays by one of the Brymbo clergy for a length of time, but about four years ago, the St. Asaph Church Extension Society voted an annual grant towards the support cf a resident clergyman. The Rev. George Williams was accordingly licensed as curate-in-charge, and since his removal to Gwersyllt at Christmas last, the Rev J. W. Jones, M.A., the present curate, has worked with praise- worthy zeal and earnes'ness in the district and his efforts to bring together a congregation are being abandantly rewarded. On Tuesday in spite of the inclemency of the weather a crowded meeting filled the room. Ad- dresses were delivered by the chairman (the vicar of Brymbo). and the Revs. Jehn Williams, vicar of Minera, David Edwards, Vicar of Berse, Griffith Jones, earate of Wrexham, and J. W. Jones, curate. Prizes, consisting of prayer books, hymn books, &c., were distributed by the vicar of Brymbo to each of the scholars who had attended regularly during the present year. These books (which must have cost some pounds) were, as we learnt, given by Mr Jones, the curate. The programme was interspersed with hymns which were most creditably sung by the scholars, under the leadership of Mr John Morris, organist. We understand that plans have been prepared by Mr Fry, architect, Liverpool, for the eon- version of the present school into a church, after the completion of which the district will be formed by the ecclesiastical commissioners into a parish.

HOLYWELL. THE WELSH FLANNEL COMPANY.—The annual meet- ing of the shareholders in the Welsh flannel mills, working upon the stream from St. Winifred's Well, was held on Saturday afternoon, at the office of the company, at the Upper Mill, Mr William Brown (Chester), chair- man of the directors, presiding. The directors decided to make a call of .£2 upon the shares last issued. The accounts and report, which were considered very favour- able, were received and passed. The retiring directors, Messrs. Robert Evans and Will am Brown (Manchester), were re-elected. Mr Robert Evans (Chester), in reply- ing to the vote, said at the next meeting he hoped they should not only have made a dividend, but be able to declare one. They did not now pay a dividend, not be- cause they had not ma .e one, but for financial reasons. Mr Frank F. Brown (Chester) was added to the directorate, and Mr J. E. Edwards (Chester city trea- surer) was re-elected auditor.

MOLD. THE FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The above society held its second annual exhibition of fruits, flowers, and vegetables in Maes-y-Pfynnon Park, the property of Mr Hughes, on Wednesday. A spacious marqupe from a Manchester house had been secured for tne show, and the tent-poles were tastefully ornamented with trophies of flags and shields, which lent a cheerful aspect te the interior. The site chosen was very suitable for the purpose, being pleasantly situated on the outskirts of the town; but the show itself .11 4 ta1 nitei .or to that or last F r sot e c u o -r o; her the g ntlemen in the neiirisa ¡"t\ n I* as thev migh* have doneb -nd't g < rh ••• tn^u !<-n« from their conservatories a,,i lit, e a d •ttlMllsbed the exhibit- .f \f vSrS F r, \m Dickson and Sons, of Chester, had not sen* a choice sec ion of foliage plants u.-d -me t.ov> t fi 11" would h-ive been n attraction in the flocicu11u-nl department. The produce of the kitchep, however made an excellent show, in the cot-takers' classes especially whicu in the opinion of the wer first-c as.s the nota-oe- being reraarkaMv fine and such as ul I 'i ve done c edit to any show in the country. T^e splendid band of the 30 h Regiment from Che- ter ere e^g.ged tor the afternoon and evening, and prov-d a t4ieit source of attraction to the puM-e. Thi* arninafments were under the superintendence of Mr S. B esfo ,1. honorary secretary. The Judges wer Mr Freeman an I Mr John McHanie, of Chester. The following is the list of priz.-s GENTLEMEN AND THEIR GARDENS. Twelve foliage or flowering p ants—1, Mr R. Muspratt, Flint. Three caladiums, distinct-7, MrE, Muspratt. Stand of twelve cut roses, distinct—Rev T. Williams, Nerthop. Stand of six cut roses, distinct-1, Hy. Prince 2, Mr J. tJ. Bankes. Stand of six dahlias and six hollyhocks, distinct—2, Mr B. Thompson. Mold. Stand of twelve asters—1. Rev T. Williams, 2, G. T. Pratt. Miniature flower garden-I, Henry Prince; 2, William Parry. Rind honquet-t, Mr W. H. Darby,- 2, Rev T. Williams. Two hunches of black grapes-1, Mr W. H. Darby; 2, Mr J. S. Bankes. Two hunches of white arstpeg-1. Mr W. H. Darby. Six peaches—1, Mr W. H. Darby; 2, Mr A. T. Roberts, Coed Du. Six nectarines—1, Mr A. T. Roberts. Collection of fruit, six varieties—2, Mr J. S. Bankes. Collection of fruits, dishes of gooseberries, red, white and black etirr-int,I. Mr -T. S. Bankes. Brace of curtiTuberi-1, Mr W. H. Darby-, 2. Mr Thompson, Collection of vegetables, twelve varieties-I, Rev T. Wil- liams. Collection of vegetables, eicrht varieties-t, Mr Thompson; 2, Mr T. Bayley 3, Mr A. T. Roberta. Collection of potatoes, four varieties-I, Mr J. S. Swift; t. Mr A. T. Roberts. AMATEURS. Greenhouse plants, distinct-I and 2, G. T. Pratt. British ferns, in rots-I and 2, G. T. PrUt. Three pernniums, (iiitinct-I and 2, G. T. Pratt. Three fuchsias, distinct—2. G. T. Pratt. Six spikes of six weeks stocks—2, J. W. M Evans, Flint. Six asters, distinct—1 and 2, J. W. M. Evans. Cut roses-I, J. W. M. Evans. Hand bouqlletl, J. W. M. Evans 2. G. T. Pratt. Fix dessert apples-l and 2. J. S. Swift. Six kitchen apples—1, Edward Jones, Soushton 2, T. Bayley. Six plums-1, J. S. Swift; 2. J Haverfleld, Brace of cucumbers-2, G. T. P' att. Three sticks of celery—1, T. Bayley 2, F. Bl(-fch-r. Collection of veóetableiJ-I, T. Bavley 2, G. T. Pratt. COTTAGERS. Fuchsia in pot—1, W. Tolhurst: 2, T. Turner. Geranium in pot-l and 2. T. Turner. Single specimen of any other plant-1, M. Jones, Flint; 2 G. Turner. Colle -tion of plants in pots—1, M. Jones; 2, T. Turner. Hand b"uquet of garden flowers-2, F. Bletcher 2, W. Tolhurst; 3, A. Price. Bouquet of wild flowers-t, Mrs M'Neil: 2, Elizabeth Prince: 3, A. Prince. Stand of six asters, cut-I, N. Bateman; 2. F. Bletcher. Stand of six stocks-t, N. Bateman. Six deert apples-I. N. Bateman; 2, J, Turner. Six baking ditto-I, N. Bateman 2, J. Turner. Six plums-1, J. S. Swift; 2, N. Bateman. Pint ofgooieberries-1, N. Bateman. Ditto black currants—1, N. Bateman. Collection of fruits-I, N. Bateman; 2, T. Jones, Mold. Dish of Kidney potatoes—1, N. Bateman; 2, T. Williams; 3, T. Jones. Ditto round potatoes-1, J. Birch; 2. W. Tolhurst; 3, A. Price. Collection of potatoes, four varieties-3, T. Jones; 2, If. Bateman, 3, J. Haverfleld. Twenty pods of peas-I, N. Bateman; 2, A. Price. Ditto broad beans-D. Heorn. Ditto scarlet runners-I, N. Bateman; 2, J. Turnw. Ditto kidney beaus-I, D. Hearn; 2, T. Williams. Six sprinz onions-I, D. Hearn 2, N. Biterrnn. Six autumn onions-1, J. Turner 2, T. Williami. Six carrots-1. T. Williams 2. A. Price, Six garden turnips-I. r. arton; 2. J. S. Swift. Two cahbar-es-I. A. Price 2, J. Mitchell. One red cabbage—1, N. Bateman 2, A. Price. Four parmips-l, T. William; 2, A. Price. Two caulitlowers-I, T. Williams. Three lettuce-1, J. Turner; 2. A. Price. Four sticks of rliubarb-1, P. Bletcher, 2. T. Turner. Collection of vegetables, six varieties— 1. T. Williams; 2, N. Bateman. Special Prize given by Mexxrt F. and A. Dixon and Sana, Chester. Most neatly arranged collection of cut flowprs-l, G. T. Pratt. Special Prize given by Messrs J. and G. McIIattie, Chester. Boy or girls, under 15, showing collection of flowers growm from the donors-I, T..Jonp", Special prize for herbs-To Jones.

CONNAH'S QUAY. ST. MARK 8 CHUBCH—We believe a project is on feet to reseat this church, and to otherwise render it noe comfortable for the increasing congregations which assemble within its sacred walls. We have no doubt Ike vicar will find willing helpers in the good work to be done. THE WRECK OP TBII MARY OLIVIA."—On Sundav, the bsdy of a womin, afterwards identified as the wilt of Captain Bennett, of the vessel Mary Olivia," who WAs drowned on that day week, was picked up off Egre- mont, in the Mersey. The body was clothed simply with a brown dress, and deceased had on elastic-aide boots and grey stockings. The teatures of the face were almost unrecognisable MEETING or CREDITORS.—An adjourned meeting ef the creditors of Arthur Hills, Cannock Chase Chemical Works, Hammerwich, and Wepre Brook Chemical Works, Wepre, Flintshire, was held on Monday, at the George Hotel, Walsall. It was stated that at tite previous meeting it was resolved to make a valuation ef the estate, and prepare a proper balance-sheet and accounts, the creditors feeling that there ought to be a full investigation, inasmuch as the debtor's brother had claimed nearly 445,000 out of liabilities to the anowt of upwards of £ 60,000. Since then the debtor bad died, and that to a certain extent had prevented the pie- paration of the accounts and the making of the valua- tion. It was therefore necessary to adjourn the meetar (ill the 20th ioat.

RUABON. RUABON WATER COMPANY.—The fifteenth half-yearly meeting of this company wan held at the offices of the company, Gutter Hill, on the 30th ult. In the absence af Sir W. W. Wyen, Bart., the chair was occupied by Mr Benjamin Davies, vice-chairman of the company, who longratulated the shareholders upon the company being ibid to declare a dividend o five per cent., notwithstand- ing the depressed state of trade in the district. The 3ther business, beyond the declaring of a dividend, was ;hiefly cf a routine character. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.-An accident happened on the j-reat Western Railway at Corwen abour, 5-15 a.m., on Sunday, to Richard Evans, guard of the mail train from Chester to Dolgelley. The train is a goods train from Chester to Corwen and a mixed goods and passenger from Co-wen to Dolgelley. It seems that the guard was forming the train for the journey to Dolgelley and bad been booking on some waggons. He hqfi given the iriver the signal to move, when the buff-rs closing, qught his coat behind. pulling him down with both legs icross the rail. Although the waugons were moving very slowly at the time, he was unabie to get his lege lear before the wheel passed over them, cutting the calf 3f one leg and crushing the other. He was attended t. it Corwen by Dr Walker, but came down to Ruabon by ibe 10-20 train, accompanied by Inspector Parry, and was conveyed to the hospital and attended by Dr Jones )f Ruabon. No QUORUM AGAIN.—On Mondav an ordinary meeting f the meitibersof the School Board should have been held but only Messrs Thomson and Murless attended with the lerk, so that no business could be transacted. Why ibey who profess to have the interest of the ratepayeri it heart, and above all, who pretend to be extremely anxious about the cause of education, and irs promotion, should treat thus lightly the performance of those duties which they so eagerly sought at their election, is a matter which none can understand and it is high time that the ratepayers who elected them should demand an explanation of their strange conduct, for the cry of no qaoru.n has Heroine the rule and not the exception at Ruabon. The Vicar of Riios was invited to attend this meeting to confer wiili the board respect- ing the avoidance of ''capricious removals' of children from school to school: and, with the exceptions named, the members of the board thought fit to insult that gentleman hy absenting themselves from the meeting, and breaking an appointment of which they were the instigators. Until the quorum is reduced to two it seems that no business c.m be relied upon being tranfacted. iliA H OF MR THOMAS ROBERTS.—We regret to announce the death of this much-respected gentleman which cccurred at his residence, High-street on Wednes- day. The event cast quite a gloom over the village, and the inhabitants, who, to show their sympathy for the bereaved family, partially closed their shops, put up the shutters, and drew down the blinds. Mr Roberta had only been in ill-health for a week, and it was not supposed that his ailment, which ended in typhoid fever, would prove fatRl. On Tuesday evening he was visited by his medical advisers who pronounced hint better; but a sudden change took place and he expired on the following morning. The deceased gentleman was a native of the village, and bsing an only son he aesisted his father, who i& a currier, in carrying on an extensive business. He was very highly respected, bemg of a kind, gentle disposition, and very unobtrusive, preferring to do his good work quietly and without public plauditi. At the Congregational Church be proved a valuable deacon and Sunday school teacher, and since the indis- position of Mr Morris the chief duties of the chapel de- volved on him. His loss, therefore, will be greatly fell. He was also one of the elected Governors of tke Grammar School. Temperance found in him a staunch friend and plodding worker for its cause, thoogh kt abstained from iloising his principles abroad. Hie M- mams will he interred in the cemetery to-day, the fueral which will be a public one, starting at eleven o'clock.