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District fMDg. NEW CHARTER FOR CONWAY.—A new charter of incorporation, recently approved by upr Majesty, is expected to reach Conway, one of the old ue- reformed corporations referred to in Sir Charles Dilka's speech last session. FATAL ACCIDENT TN A COLLIERY.—Two men were killed on Wednesday morning1 at Bettisfild Colliery Bagillt, bv a fall of roof in their working place. The deceased were filling a waggon with coal which had fallen during the night, when an e- plosion took place, and the men were buried in a fall of debris, weighing several tons. One was alive when he was extricated, and died on his way home, but the body of the other was not recovered for a considerable time. SUSPECTED MURDER IN ANGLESEY.—On Wednes- day morning, a labourer, named Roberts,. in the aervice of Mr Richard Evans, a farmer residing in the neighbourhood of Aberffraw, Anglesey, was found lying dead on the roadside with his throat cut, and there were several wounds as of stabs in the body. About ten o'clock on Tuesday night deceased appears to have left the village of Mall- traeth in the company of his cousin, brother, and a butcher. Both brother and cousin have been arrested, there being a strong suspicion of foul play-
DENBIGH.
DENBIGH. THE INCOME TAX COMMISSIONERS met at the magis- trates' room, on Thursday, to consider a number of appeals made to the assessments for payment of income tax in nine of the parishes comprising the Isalid district. The appeals for the borough of Denbigh have yet to be heard. CONSERVATIVE DEBATING SOCIETY.—On Monday the fortnightly meeting of the debating class was held in the large room, under the presidency of M 1.. G. J. Morgan, the discussion being upon women's rights to the franchise, Mr Coitom arguing that she was entitled to it. A spirited debate fol'owed, Mr Read. Mr Isaac Williima (clotbier). Mr T Morris, llfr Yorke, and Mr O. Williams taking part. TERRIBLE VOYAGE.—A brother-in-law of Mr Miller. stationmaster, sei ds nome a graphic account of a ter ible journey he made in one of the America men-of-war of which he is an officer. The ship. after endur- ing a fearful gale lasting 26 hours, had to combat with a cyclone of the most terrible description, but after the most sad Bufferings from the fury of the storm, the ship being comoletelv d'smautled, all arrived safely in harbour. It will take some months to pat the vessel in proper trim after hei fight with the elements. LARCENY.—F.icbard Willim", joiner, very respect- ably connected, was yesterday (F-d>»y) charged before the magistrates with stealing u.esses. valued at £3, the property of Mr Jones, coal merrt'it:. The brasses were missed from the workshop, w •?>-<» -be \>"S"ner ws em- ployed, and traced to a marine <¡tW8 d«' wheie the prisoner sold them. When I:INweh"nderi he blamed the drink, adding, God knows, I didn't steal 111\ of them, but only five pieces." Mrs Bird bought b^asse* three times from the prisoner. The latter said he only took a few pieces, and that another man sold the rest. He was com- mitted to the Quarter Sessions. SCHOOL BOARD, Thursday.—Present: Mr J. R Heaton, chairman; Rev E Smart, Messrs J Copner W. Edwards, Hugh Jones, Thomas Gee, and Nathaniel Roberts.—The Chairman presented the members wich a copy of a pamphlet requesting them to peruse it. as it related to savings banks in connection with the schools.—Mr Smart said such an institution was established at Henllan. and the children of the Sunday School had in ten year3 contributed JJ1,500.— Ruth Roberts' family, of Henllan, was recommended for payment of fees.— The Clerk produced a p&.mpblet\tnd placard, con- taining important seeiÍons ef tloe Flemelltary Act. It was decided that three pamphlets and 250 4 placards should be obtained "roii Messrs Sh&w I Son, London, whose copyright they were; all i 2o0 Welsh placards to be distributed, these being for the instructions of parents as to th.i-r duties.— j Four new desks were passed for Love-lane school. I —The questions for mistresses for Heollan and Love-lane schools were discussed: Mrs Holden, was taken ill, and Miss Mary Parry Williiim::3. pupil teacher, and some of the elder girls had carried out the work of the school. Mrs Holden 1 offered to tender her resignation as schoolmistress, ) after the holidays, as she was afraid she would not « "oon regain the use of her limbs. Mistresses for both Henllan and Love-lane schools were to be j advertised for.—On application being made for a ( number of books for the schools at Henllan, it i seemed that a large quantity of books were worn ) •ut.—Mr Smart and Mr Gee thought the children and pupil teachers should purchase their own ( books, particularly after having once had books t supplied to them, and the former thought that if i the children bought them they would take them ( home in the evening, which would be of great < advantage. It was resolved to decide the question ( at the next meeting. A number of cheques, aome for large amounts, were signed, which closed ¡ the business. I j
DENBIGH NOTES.
DENBIGH NOTES. Permit me to give COUNCILLOR MORRIS A HINT. When he was in the Council, some two years ago, he succeeded after considerable efforts in j persuading his collegues that a crossing" was] absolutely necessary from the corner of Mr Thomas I Roberts' shop in High-street to the Post-office. It strikes me that if he is anxious to study the con- ] yenience of his constituents, even more than he t did in the case aHuded to, he will obtain a j proper crossing from the corner of Vale-street ] to the Piazza. The traffic there is very great, and at present the passage from one point to the other t is only made by wading through a mass of mud t with here and there a pool of water. SCAVENGERS WANTED. I presume scavengers are scarce, judging by the II present condition of the streets. A walk from 1 High-street to the top of Love-lane is awful filthy. I should advise nobody without Wellington r boots" to attempt the operation. s ( THE RECENT ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY t Of William Jones, of Henllan-street, Denbigh, has been regarded with considerable interest in various places besides Denbigh and Ruthin. I ] have seen a preliminary placard of an enterprising blunderbus journal. One of the engravings gives a view of Will's" escape, and that according to 8 the sketch made upon the spot" (of course), s William is attired in the dress of a English C countryman of the olden time, namely, a velvet jacket with breeches and leggings. He has a. fine ° open countenance, neatly combed hair, and once t curly whiskers." I wonder would the police be able to detect him from this faithful photograph ? Moreover. William is depicted standing on the t brink of a river waving his cap, whilst on the opposite side of the water, are three policemen running with great determination, yet looking j awe striken at the great gulf between them and Will. But only the special artist who sketched the scene" can tell why he has put in three 1 policemen, instead of one policeman and one r warder; and then these policemen are all attired t in suits like the cockney constables. Have the 8 Denbighshire tailors lost the contract for the 1 county police clothing ? I "BAD NEWS FLIES FAST." So says a very old adage, and it is generally I true. The story I furnish your readers with, ( respecting the assistance rendered by the Baptist c preacher, at the induction of the rector, has < travelled" not only to most of the leading daily 1 papers, but laat week found its way into the Baptist, the organ of the Baptist community. 8 TOUR GOSSIPING FRIEND.
MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING
MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday. Present, the Mayor and Dr. JenkiBs Aldermen-T. Jones and John Jenkins, Messrs D. E Davie, E. Edwards, R. P. Davies, W. Elhs, John Hughes, Marcus Lou's W. Green and Robert Edwards. ELECTION OF ILEMCAI. OFFICER—For the office ot Medical Officer of Health there was oniy_one applicant, namely, Mr J. Lloyd Roberts, of Denbigh, and on the proposition of Mr M. Louis, seconded by D T. Jones, he was unanimously elected at a salary of .£25 annually. THR TOLLS.—Mr James Clubba tendered 4100 for the tolls for the ensuing year, and that sum was JB10 less tLan last year. The Council generally thought they ought to keep the tolls up, as the fairs were increasing. Mr Clubbe was sent for, and told that he would only be allowed to return the tolls at £112. This he refused, and on the motion of Mr Louis, it was agreed to let them by auction. During the discussion Mr R. Edwards was reading some figures about tolls, when Councillor Jones said he did not believe them.—Mr Louis called him to order, and severely condemned the practice of making use of such expressions, and discrediting statements made from printed documents issued by the authority of the Council.—It seemed from Mr Edwards' figures, that in 1869, 1870, and 1871, the tolls let by tender produced .£125, in 1875-76 from the same source, only £112; whilst in 1872-3, and 1874 the Council collected them, and they came to £130.-TheTown Clerk believed those statements were correct.—Mr Jones said the tolls when collected by the Corporation only produced £81 and .£25 was paid for collecting them.—Mr Edwards denying this, asked that the statements just made should be proved by figures.—Mr Jones was not prepared with figures; but the treasurer had them, and the net receipts were only £ 87.—Mr Louis said the statements to which Mr Edwards referred were plain enough, that when the tolls were collected by the Corporation they averaged £130. Was that so, or not ? They had nothing to do with the money paid for the collection.—The subject dropped. THE WATBB SUPPLY: MORS MONEY WANTED.— The Town Clerk read a letter asking the Council to receive a deputation from the Water Company to state their reasons for wishing the Council not to oppose their application for more capital to allow them to lay down mains, increase their reservoir, and make filter-beds.— Mr Louis was in favour of giving the company all they needed if they would not increase the price of the water. He thought it no use making objections to the Board of Trade, aa they were almost sure to get the order.—There seemed a general desire to meet the company, Mr J. Jenkins, Dr Jones, and Mr Edwards speaking to that effect.—Mr E. Edwards said the com- pany would engage to make filter-beds if the Corporation would not oppose their application.—Mr R. Edwards said if they did not make all the necessary improvements now they could not borrow any more money to do so.— Mr John Hughes saw stagnant water in the reservoir last summer, and thought the company should make the necessary improvements at once.—The Mayor said they were going to borrow to make their capital £ 12,500, and he thought the company should guarantee the completion of the works within a certain time, or they would not get them done hereafter.—The following deputation then entered Messrs Low, Wrexham, John Jones, Wrexham, Joseph Peers, clerk of the peaee, John Jones, Ruthin, and R. Lloyd Williams, surveyor, the latter producing plans of the new works by which he should double the present storage capabilities of the reservior by building a new one and utilising the filter- beds which would be provided by the company and new mains to the outskirts of the town as far as Llanfwrog Church. They could make a total storage of 3,600,000 gallons and ensure a constant supply of filtered water; they could not, however, hope to carry out their original intention of storing 14,000,000 gallons.—The Mayor was glad to find that the company were about to provide filter-beds for which the Council had so long craved. They were ready to look upon the scheme favourably and trusted it would be carried out. He did not think the company could now say that the Council ware throw- ing unnecessary obstacles in their way, for the company by this application admitted that the Council had all along been right.—The deputation then withdrew to ( aitt- up a resolution to be embodied in the provisional order eA^ggjug the approval of the Council to the scheme; the having to be deposited by the 23rd December, it. -4S agreed to adjourn the Council till four o clock, and appoint the following committee to consider the whole question in the meantime :—Messrs Marcus Louis, E. Edwards, Robert Edwards, John Jenkins, Dr Thomas Jones, and the Mayor. THE Nzw RAILWAY SCHEME.—Mr Adams had drawn up a number of resolutions for the Council to express kppreyal of the new railway to CerrigydruidioD. They ) were now read in exttmpo by the Town Cle'k, and were so elabolate thtlt they occupied three pages of foolscap.— Mr Louis favoured a gene al approval of the scheme without going into delays. He advised them to be careful about saocfioning figures, as he known trouble caused by persons sancrioning figures. He wished to express no cpu'ioo upon the worrh of these figures, only < xprt'ssed caul ion.—Tbe p eimble of the s'atemeut sa;ct tbe Co'po/f on had exammed wi+nes«e^. and then stated:—he re u't of the iuve*Mgi*'on was thought to be highly na i factory, and the meeting was of opinion that the tables of traffic had been prepared by the directors wirh the greatest accuracy, and from most reliable sources of info-m > ion.—Mr Louis thought they should go ne further tVu the above words "highly satis- factory After much discussion the following resolution was passed:—" Tha.t the meeting is satisfied from the evidence proiuced that the tables of traffic have been prepared with great care; also, the Council declined to give any opinion as to the per centage but it was agreed, That this line will have a most beneficial effect upon the trad3 of Ruthin, and largely develope the resources of the country through which it passes." It was agreed that the Town Clerk forward t'-1e decisions of the Council to the secretary of the Railway Company.—The Council- then adjourned till four o'clock, when they met to consider the report of the commictae re- specting the provisional order of the Water Com- pany.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS:
BOARD OF GUARDIANS: MONDAY.—Present Mr John Jones, in tha chair; Thos Hughes, Esq., J.P., Ystrad; Lieut-Col. Jones- Mortimer, R. G. Johnson, Esq., Rev Rees Williams, Messrs Geo. T. Byford, H. Powell Jones, John Jones (vice-chairman), John Jenkins, John Hughes, Rhos- street; Thomas Jones, Rhydycilgwyn; W. Pickstone, — Jones, Llandegla; J. W. Lloyd, J.P., Thomas Jenkins, Edward Jones, Llanarmon j John Davies, Llysfasi; Rev Lewis Williams, Prion j Mr Thomas L. Roberts, Bodidris. FINANCE, &C.—The Clerk's cash statement set forth that the out-relief for the past fortnight was jglll 13s Od; cheques for the ensuing fortnight, jBllo Os Od treasurer's balance, £1529 15s 8d. The second instalment of the call, due on the 17th November, was as follows:- Ruthia district, instalment due, J2404, amount paid, J6365, leaving £12 unpaid by Llandegla, and £,27 by Llanferas; Llanrhaiadr district, call due amount paid £404, leaving iJ27 unpaid by Derwen. Total in- stalment due .£-335, total paid .£769, leaving balauce of JE66.—The Master (Mr Isaac Williams) reported the number in the house to be 76, against 72 in the corres- ponding week of last year; vagrants relieved during the fortnight, 30. THE EMPLOYMENT OF PAUPER BOYS ANXIETY FOR THEIR WELFARE.—The Clerk reported that he had re- ceived a letter frous Conway Union stating that Mr Dreardon was a respectable man, and that they could recommend him as a fit person to take charge of a pauper boy.—A letter was also read from Mr Dreardon asking upon what terms the board would allow him to have a boy.—The usual terms included that the boy should be clothed and maintained by the farmer. Mr John Jenkins Cannot we make something better of him than a labourer's servant?—The boy was brought into the room, and proved to be a nice, intelligent lad 13 years old.—Mr John Jenkins thought they ought to give a lad like that a better start in life than to send him out to a farm.—The Chairman We cannot do otherwise unless we apprentice him.—Mr J. W. Lloyd expressed surprise that nobody nearer home bad applied for the boy. He thought lads of that sort were in great demand. He had had two or three from that union, and they had done remarkably well.—The Clerk pointed out that if the boy went to Mr Dreardon, who resided in the Con- way Union, he would by a three years residence gain a settlement in that union under the new Act-Mr John Jenkins, regardless of that consideration, would like the boy to go to a farmer nearer their own union.—The Master stated that a person from Llanarmon had asked for the boy; but his mother lived there, and as she did not bear the best of characters, there were obvious reasons why the iad should not go anywhere within her reach.—Eventually it was agreed that Mr Dreardon be written to, asking upon what terms he was willing to take the boy, and what he was willing to pay him; objection was taken to the boy being bound for a definite period. I- MORE WORK FOR BOARDS OF GDARDIANB.—The Clerk requested permission to have a number of bills relating to the new Education Act printed and circulated; and he explained that after their next annual election of guardians they would have to appoint a committee to superintend the compulsory education of children in the districts of their union where there was no school board.—Mr J. W. Lloyd: Any salary affixed to the duties? (laughter).—The Clerk said the duties were to see that all children, whether paupers or not, that lived outside the school board districts were educated. Mr J. Jenkins understood that it was subject to their receiving relief; but the Clerk said the question of relief had nothing to do with the matter now.—The Rev Rees Williams said he believed the powers of that committee could only be put really into force by a resolution passed at a public parish meeting.—Mr J. Jenkins thought there were very few parishes in that union where school boards did not exist.—Several guardians enumer- ated parishes where no boards existed and it seemed that there were only some three or four parishes where school boards were in operation.—Mr Pickstone said it seemed to him that this new Act was somewhat peculiar. It looked as if a clergyman didn't keep in with his parishioners they would get up an agitation and through the board of guardians be able to take his school from him.—The Rev Rees Williams said the board of guardians would have no power to interfere with the education of childrea in any parish excepting the parishioners by a public vote of the majority present invited the guardians, to do so; if not go invited, all the commtttee would have to do would be to pay the fees for those too poor to do so indeed, the power as to the payment of fees was now taken from the school boards and vested in the boards of guardians. If they agreed that parents were too poor to pay suchool fees, committee paid them, no matter whether the persons were paupers or not; for these grants were not to be considered as poor law relief, but as educational aid.—Mr J. Jenkins: Suppose there is a small farmer, with six or seven children and three or four of them under H, what steps will this board be called upon to take in such a case ?—The Rev Rees Williams said even the parents could not after a certain period employ their children if they were under 14 yeais, unless they had passed the fourth standard, but it does not apply to any child over 14 years old, he thenght, whether educated or not—Mr Pickstone thought that as regarded the fees, the small farmer would be entitled to have his case considered aa well as a labourer. —Eventually the clerk was instructed to circulate bills in English and Welsh, setting forth the new powers of the guardians and the liabilities of parents. LLAN^ANHAJEL WATER SCHEME SHELVED.—The Sanitary Committee, which met earlier than the board, under the chairmanship of Lieut.-Colonel Jones- Mortimer. had under their consideration the Llanganhafel water scheme which has been before them for some length of time. The committee appointed to deal with the question reported that they thought it desirable that the matter should stand over for an indefinite period to enable their inspector (Mr Henry Davies) to observe the quantity of water available for the village during next summer. -One guardian remarked that there was ample water in the district without going to the expense talked of; if a few wells were only sunk by which it could be broaght together. Some conversation took place as to a suggestion made by the Warden of Ruthin to the effect that as the committee had so maeh business on hand they had better for a time, meet fortnightly instead of montbly.—The Olerk thought there would be more necessity for meeting fortnightly during the summer than during the winter.—Several members thought it woald be far better to meet earlier once a month than have meetings oftener; they had had a good deal of business that day, and yet they had finished in ample time for the board meeting.—This view met with the approval of the committee, especially as the clerk ceuld call special meetings whenever necessary. It was reported that the proposed amalgamation of the urban with the' rural sanitary authority stood adjourned for a month, no decision having as yet been come to. PROSECUTING RELATIOJB.—THB CRITICISM OF THE PRESS.—Whilst the relief cases of Llanrhaiadr district were being taken the ease of Catherine Davies, of Aberwheeler, was mentioned. It will be remembered that the woman is the mother of the man Davies, of Llangerniew, who was broaght before the magistrates on the previous Monday, and ordered to pay Is weekly, and 30s 6d costs, which would have been more had not Mr R. H. Roberts, clerk to the guardians, forfeited his costs.—This case was taken up by a correspondent in last week's Guardian; and on that and the report in this journal the Liverpool Courier foanded a severe article, which was handed to Mr Thomas Hughes, chair- man of the Denbighshire Quarter Sessions, who, having perused the document, remarked that it indeed seemed a hard case. Mr J. W. Lloyd said the matter first ap- peared in the Wrexham Guardian of last Saturday, and that article now referred to seemed to be based upon that. He said it seemed to him unaccountable that the costs should have reached 30s 6d! Mr R. G. Johnson, ine of the magistrates of the division, being in the room, Mr Hughes called his attention to the article, bat Mr Johnson replied that he was not in court when the ease was heard, but he supposed that the magistrates must have disbelieved the statement of Davies as to the amount of wages he received. It was stated, however, by one of the guardians that there could have been no ioubt on that point as the man produced a letter fiom his employer, Mr Sandbach, J.P., who stated that the earnings were 20s weekly when he made full time.—Mr Pickstone said he believed it was quite true that the man only received some 18s or 20s weekly. Mr Hughes said, apart trom the merits of the case, he was at a loss to understand how the costs reached 30s 6d. He saw that Mt Roberts had kindly remitted his fees (indeed, he was spoken highly of by the writer of the article for having doue so), so that he was astonished that the costs were so heary.—Mr Roberts said that the Mart casts (magistrates' clerk's fees, fee.) came to 12s 6rt, and the cost of serving the summons and proving it was 18J.—Mr T. Hughes said that was far too much he would only have allowed Is Roberts said there was the mileage," that had to be allowed to the police, and if the summons had been sent to the Llan- gerniew officer he would have had to appear to prove the service if the mm hart not appeared.—Mr Hughes said he would only allowed him Is 6 I and his railway fare. The costs were very heavy indeed.—A^r R. G. Johnson said he was not in the court in time to hear the case, and he supposed the bench must have thought the man was better off ihan he admitted but the costs were certainly very high.—Some further conversation ensued, during which it was stated that the case as to the man's ability to pay was certainly rather weak. Nothing wa! done in reference to the matter.
ST. ASAPH.
ST. ASAPH. It seemed that if the rate was levied on the town portion of St. Asaph it would amount to Is 3d in the £ but if levied on tbe whole parish it would only be 41d on houses, and lid on land.—Mr Jos. Lloyd objected to it be'ng levied on the town only, as it would make the rate high, and would exempt those in the parish, who, although not deriving direct benefit as residents, yet derived considerable indirect benefit.—Mr Sisson objected to the rata being levied on the whole parish, and therefore on land, as the drainage was to benefit the town only. —Major Tullock said the Government were always against making small drainage districts, as it made the rate so high. He highly complimented Mr Bell, of Rhyl, on the admirable plans which he had made, both for St. Asaph and Rhuddlan, he should, not need to alter them in any particular.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The Board met on Thursday. Present— Mr B. W. Wynne, in the chair; Mr W. M. Clarke, Vice-chairman. Messrs Whitehall Dod, J P., T. J. Williams. (Mayor of Denbigh). D. P. Williams. T. Winston, W. Ben, E Powe'i Jonps, J. Oldfield, Thomas Sleight, Joseph hitebou^e, Joseph Lloyd, T. Pierce, H. Gratton, &c., Revs F. Williams, St. George; W. H. William?, Bode^yddvp and E. Lewis, Llanfair. FINANCE, —Ou.-relief last fortnight ,£Q12 2s 31 next fort^ighty?1 cheques, .£320; treasurer's bal?nce 10s 1 jd; calls paid duriug the fortnight, St George..£26; Abergele, £258; Denbigh, JJ130 Dymeirchion, £44:; .2178; Llanefydd, .£74. Number in the House, 86; against, 92. Tagrauts relieved, 42. FK?TIVITIES PAST AND FORTHCOMING.—The usual Christmas dinner and festivities were ordered to be provided for the inmates. The master reported that 28 of the children attended the demonstra- tion at Denbigh, by Dr Pierce's invitation, and were entertained most excellently, and after their return home were, with all the other inmates, treated to an excellent supper, at the expense of the committee. They therefore desired to return thanks to Dr Pierce, and the committee for their liberality. REMARKABLE CHARGE BY AN ANONYMOUS WRITER.—The Clerk produced a letter from the Local Government Board containing a copy of a letter they had received, signed by a Margaret Jones, and purporting to come from Abergele. It contained a charge of drunkenness against Dr Griffiths, the Medical Officer of Abergele district. Mr Jones, the Relieving Officer for the district, was called in, and affirmed that he did not know any Margaret Jones in the Abergele parish that could write a letter such as that produced, either as regards its arrangements, the accuracy of the spelling, or the penmanship.—The Rev T. Williams thought it was an anonymous communication, not worth their consideration. He knew that Dr Griffith was very kind and attentive to the poor that he came in contact with.—Mr .T. Lloyd re- ferred to the excellence of the doctor's reports.— Mr Whitehall Dod said if that charge were true, the people of Abergele would know all about it. —The Chairman remarked that the doctor bad successfully met them and cleared himself of a charge of that kind once before.—The Rev E. Lewis thought the best thing to do was to send the letter to the doctor himself, and give him a chance of investigating the matter. He would be most likely to know who would have any reasons for making a charge in such a peculiar manner.—After some little discussion this course was adopted.
BALA.
BALA. TREAT TO WORKMEN.—The workmen of R. J. D. Price, Eq., Rhiwlas, were on Thursday evening, the 30th nit., treated to an excellent supper, provided by Mr Jones, of the Bull Hotel. The guests numbered about 50. The cloth being removed, various addresses were delivered by F. Panneter, E-q., who were at the head of the table, Mr E. Watkin, 4c. Several songs were given during the evening which greatly enlivened the proceedings. DEATH OF MR EDWARD MORRI3.—We regret to announce the death of this gentleman, which. occurred at his residence on Tuesday last. He had been in ill-health for some time, and during the last two years was incapacitated from doing either mental or physical labour. During the last half century he took an active part in all religious and political matters, and though he was of the "Liberal and Nonconformist party he was always respected, and treated with fairness those who were his opponents. When the school board was first elected he was voted chairman, a post he retained for three years. The funeral takes place to-day at noon, and will be of a public character We understand that a funeral sermon will be preached on Sunday evening, December 17th, by the Rev Professor Thomas, Bala, at the Congrega- tional Church.
PRESENTATION TO THE LATE RECTOR.
PRESENTATION TO THE LATE RECTOR. On Monday evening, the 27th ult., a very numerously attended public meeting was held in the National Schoolroom, for the purpose of presenting the rector with a testimonial on his leaving Bala for Abergele. E. Evans Lloyd, Esq., of Moelygannedd, Bala, and Plas Newton. Chester, occupied the chair. There were also present J. Williams, Esq., Gwernhefin; E.G..Tones. Esq Vrondlerw; F. Panneter, Esq., Brynvraber: R. O. Anwyl, Esq.. T. Ellis. Esq., R. O. Jones, Esq., W. Owen. Esq., Rev W. Jenkins. Mrs Williams. Lodge; Mrs Royle, Miss Lloyd, Miss Williams, Miss A. Jones, Vron, &c.. &c. The Chaumac, after explaining the object of the meeting, said he felt it a great honour, having but recently come to Bala, to preside on so interesting an occasion as presenting the rector with a testimonial on his leaving for Abergele, as a recognition that his ser- vices during his residence in Bala had been much valued. He could assure them that the rector was leaving Bala with hhe greatest reluctance, and if they, at Bala, could give him the climate of Abergele, he was sure the rectar would never exchange the Bala people for the Abergele people. He then referred to the great work done by Mr Evans since he came to Bala about ten years ago, especially to the day and Sunday schools, which he said were an example, and might be taken as a model by all the schools in Wales. He also mentioned the many personal friends which the rector left in Bala, by whom his and Mrs Evans' loss would be greatly regretted. After asking the rector to accept the testimonial, which consisted of a Bible, given by Mrs Mary Roberts Bakehouse and her Sunday school friends, and a hand some tea and coffee service, and a timepiece, supplied by Messrs Elkmgton and Co.. of Liverpool, which, with the Bible, cost £90, he read the following address :—. To the Rev David Evans, Rectory, Bala. DEAR SIR,—As parishioners and friends in the town and neighbourhood of Bala, permit us to offer to you o.ur con- gratulations upon your recent preferment to the living of Abergele. Although well aware how highly you merit the appoint- ment we cannot but express our regret that the presence of yourself and Mrs Evans mu-t of necessity be lost to a district in which you have both become endeared to us, and where your names are asso 'ated with so many acts of kindness and friendship. During your residence at Llanycil the manner in which you have devoted yourself to the duties of your high office, and the interest you have shown in the erecting and im- provement of your successful parish schools have earned our warmest admiration and respect. On leaving the scene of your past labours rest assured that we are not unmindful of or ungrateful for your exertions and good work amongst us, and that your connection with Bala will long live in our memories. In wishing you farewell we beg your acceptance of the timepiece and service of plate, which we have great pleasure In presenting with the address. With hearty good wishes for your health and continued prosperity aid that of Mrs Evans and your family,—We are, dear and reverend air, yours faithfully (on behalf of the committee), EDWABD EVANS LLOYD, Chairman. The address is to be written in morocco case and the signatures of all the subscribers attached On the time- piece was the following inscription:—"This timepiece, together with a silver salver and tea and coffee service, was presented to the Rev David and Mrs Evans, on their leaving the Rectory of Llanycil, Bala, November, 1876." The initials of Mr and Mrs Evans were, engraved on the plate in a neatly designed monogram. Addresses were delivered by E. G. Jones, J. Williams, and F. Parmeter, Esqrs, and Messrs Evan Owen D. T. Lewis, and Rowland Hughes, all expressing regret at the departure of Mr and Mrs Evans, and approving of the zealous manner in which he discharged his parochial duties and wishing them long life and prosperity at Abergele. The Rector, in returning thanks for the present and the kind expressions used towards him, said the present should be kept in his family as a lasting memento and would be a connecting link between him and Bala. He had attended many meetings in Bala and had fought many a hard battle in his life, but of all meetings this in some respects he most disliked, and of all battles this was the hardest. He thanked them most heartily for the hand- some presents given him. First and foremost was the Bibte. the rule of life and the Book by which all should be judged at the last day. He also warmly thanked them for the other things, and said if ever any of the Bala people should call at Abergele they should have a hearty welcome. Many asked hitn why he left Bala— that he had plenty of work and plenty to eat. He could assure them that he did not leave for the sake of filthy lucre; if anything, the living of Aberaele was less than Bala for the present; neither did he intend having less work the, as tie inteaded devoting whatever health he should have in bis Master's service in the old Church of England, which was the church in which he was baptised, confirmed, and ordained, and in which he hoped to spend the residue of his life. After thanking them for the kind allusions made to Mrs Evans, he took a retrospective view of the work done in the parish since he was rector. When he came to Bala the day school was held in a dilapidated old build- ingr, and contained only twelve children with a very in- efficient teacher. He then recounted the difficulties he had to contend with in providing the present schools, and acknowledged the kind assistance given him by J. Wil- liams and E. J. Jones, Esqrs., and the kind generosity of Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wvnn, and others in the neighbourhood of Bala. He also explained the motive that actuated the promoters to work so hard, namely, to impart religious education in conjunction with secular education. He also meetioned the Sunday school, of which he was very proud. He thought it was one of the best Sunday schools connected with the Church in the diocese of St. Asaph. It was specially mentioned in the diocesan inspector's report, and more passed the examination from Bala Sunday school this year than any other in the diocese. He took no credit for this to himself, but said it was due to the teachers who had so efficiently given him assistance. He thanked them all on behalf of himself and Mrs Evans for.their generosity and their kindness. T. Ellis, Esq., proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies for collecting, and at the same time referred to the loss incurred to the parish through the removal of Mr and Mrs Evans. He also mentioned the generosity of Mrs Evans in presenting the schoolroom with furniture, &c. R. O. Anwyl, Esq., seconded the resolution. A vote of thanks to the chairman was proposed by the Rector, who said he was proud to receive the testimonial at his hands, not because he represented one of the oldest families in the county, viz., the Lloyds ef Rhiwaldog, not because he recognised the rights of property, but because he recognised the obligatory duties and responsibility of property. Mr Rowlands seconded the vote.
BODFABI.
BODFABI. GRAND CONCERT BY THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR.—On Friday St. Asaph Cathedral choir gave a most successful concert in the National Schoolroom, Bodfari, to a large and respectable audience. The arrangements were admirably carried out by Mr C. Tomkinson, principal alto singer, who acted as hon. secretary. The glee party most successfully rendered such glees as Strike the lyre," Mynheer Vandunck," and also the part-songs "Soldier's love," The chaffers," "Banish, 0 maiden," and The catch." Poor Thomas Day created much amusement. Mr S. Powell was rapturously received in his Welsh songs (in character). Mr J. M. Powell sang in his usual excellent manner such songs as The death of Nelson," Jack's farewell," 4c. My mother-in-law," by Mr C. Tomkinson, and I heard a spirit sing," proved vjery enjoyable. Mr T. Williams gave Neopolitaine" in good style. The duets and trios by various members were well received, indeed the audience manifested great appreciation of the way in which the whole pro- gramme was rendered.
BRYMBO.
BRYMBO. INSPECTION Of SCHOOLS.—During last week, the schools under the Brousrhton School Board were inspected by Mr J. Rhys, H.M.I., assisted by Mr Thomas Jones, the Brynteg being examined on Tuesday, and the Pentre schools on Wednesday. SPECIAL ADVENT SERMONS.—On Wednesday evening last, the first of the special Advent ser- mons was preached in Mary's by the Rev. D. Ed- wards, B.A., incumbent of Berse Drelincourt. who delivered an earnest and eloquent discourse. The Rev. W. H. Boscawen, M.A., rector of Marchwiel, is announced as the special preacher for next week. PRESENTATION TO PUPIL TEACHERS.—On Wed nesday last, Miss Rosetta Hughes and Miss M. C Barker, on the completion of their apprenticeship as pupil teachers in the Pentre Board Schools, were each presented with a handsome walnut writing case and work-box. which had been subscribed for by the parents of the scholars and friends. In the recent scholarship examination Miss Hughes ob- tained an important position in the class list in the 2nd class. She has been appointed assistant mistress in one of the Hope Board Schools. INTERCESSION J'OK MISSIONS.—On St. Andrew's Day, special services of intercession on behalf of missions were held in St. Mary's. In the morn- ing there was Litany and Holy Communion, with special lessons and prayers. In the evening. at 7.30, the service was brought to an abrupt termina- tion by the failure in the supply of gas from the Brymbo Gas Works, this being the fifth time during the last twelve months that it has so occurred. It has been rumoured in the district that gas will eventually be supplied through the locality by the Wrexham Gas Company, and no doubt a great boon will be gained by it.
BUCKLEY
BUCKLEY READING RoOM AND INSTITUTE —A reading room and mechanic's institute has been recently estab- lished here, and promises to become a flourishing speculation. The committee formed for the pur- pose of carrying out the necessary arrangements have worked well and zealously for the good of the cause they had in hand, and the result, so far, is highly satisfactory. A reading and a recreation room are provided and every inducement is held out to all to become members. The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, of Hawarden, has consented to become a substantial patron of the institute, and, no doubt, a bright future awaits the progress of the laudable efforts thus made to promote whole- some recreation combined with instructive pastime for the inhabitants of the district. We wish the committee of management every success in their undertaking. WHERE IS THE SANITARY INSPECTOR?—" A Rate. payer of Buckley" has addressed this question to us, adding that in the village there exists a certain slaughter-house from whence a large quantity of blood flows on to the turnpike road and from hence to a brook; also, that the offal" is thrown into a field adjoining, and that the stench which arises from this combination of nuisances at times is quite unbearable, whilst it is always objectionable and in the highest degree unhealthy. The writer adds that the inspector of the Hawarden district comes up to a brook which is near, but the water-course being the boundary of his district, which he keeps well from a sanitary point of view, he is powerless to alleviate the nuisance complained of, which it is the duty of the inspector of the Mold district to attend to. but which is left undone. He cannot see the utility of the one inspector maintaining a good sanitary condition in one part of the village unless the other portion is kept all right, and he hopes that the public will insist upn a better state of things existing in the place.
CEFN AND RHOSYMEDBE.
CEFN AND RHOSYMEDBE. REGISTRY OF MARRIAGE.—Mr J. Denbigh Jones, registrar of marriages, has appointed Mr W. A. Cart- wright, of Queen-street, Cefn. to be his deputy, and the appointment has been approved by the Registrar General.
CONNAH'S QUAY.
CONNAH'S QUAY. SECESSION OF MINISTBRS.—»We recently recorded the secession of the Rev. Mr Roberts from the Calvinistic Methodist denomination to the Congregationalists. The Rev. D. Lantrow, who preeeded Mr Roberts here. has also applied for admission to the Congregational ministry
FLINT.
FLINT. PROPOSED BANQUHT.—The Town Clerk intends giving a banquet to the magistrates and corporation on the 13th I inst.
LLANGOLLEN.
LLANGOLLEN. THE HEAVY RAINS have caused, a great flood in t river Dee and its tributaries. High wind prevailed several days, which has effected some damage to chimneys and roofs. SHOCKING DEATH OF A WAGONER.—On Saturday morning, a wagoner of the Llangollen Mills, named Lewis Williams, met with his death in a shocking manner. It appears that he was returning home from Llansaintffraid with a load of barley, and when near the entrance to Plas Berwyn, must have fell under the wheels, the wagon passing over him. The horses re- turned to the mills without a driver. Mr Jones, the miller, ascertaining that Williams was missing, at once in- formed the police, who went in search, and found the body where stated. Mr Thelwall, coroner, opened an < inquiry touching his death, on Monday, at the Town Hall, aad adjourned it until Thursday, when the evidence was taken. Mr Jones, miller, stated that the deceased was a steady man. He had been summoned twice for riding on the shaft. He had warned him never to do so. There was no light on the wagon. Inspector Humphreys said that he and two officers went in search and found the tarpaulin of the wagon close to Berwyn station, and the sleeper about 20 yards higher. The deceased was found, lying on his back, near Plas Berwyn gate. Blood was running from both ears. The wheels appeared to have gone over his legs and along his body and head. Next morning he examined the road and found that the horses had taken a shy too near the wall, the wheels having gone against it and taken the coping down. David Hugnes, rabbit catcher in the employ of Col. Tottenham, deposed to having seen the deceased riding on the shafts. The Coroner having summed up, the jury returned an open verdict.—It is somewhat singular that two years ago a wagoner from the same mill was killed at aboat the same spot. PLAS BERWYN.—Colonel and the Hon. Mr Tottenham and the Misses Toe enhmn have left Plas Berwyn for Woodstock. County Wicklow. BIVTH OF A SON-IND-EIR TO M\JOR TOTTENHAM. —In boronr of this event, an immense bo^a-e lit on Monday nie-hr, fnd on Tuesday evening a balloon was sent up. and <> be-MH.dal (Kplay of fi.'ewoiki made. They were wi by hundred parlous. The whole pffiir was ^on lucled by Messrs C. tvchard.s, senior, C. Ricbaids, jun-.o. R. S. Richards, P. Richards, Bmk Buildings, and A. C. Tarqueray, Pen^brvn Hall. FAIR.—Tbe monthly fair was held on Tuesdav, when there was a lçrge number of buyers present. Of cittle, which were of good quality, the number was large. The sheep exhibited were worse as to quality than formeilv. and fewer ia number. The large number of fine Vgs were bee ter as to quality compared with the past month, and more numerous. Cattle and pigs sold well, the former dearer and the latter cheaper; but sheep sold badly and for less money. OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRETSNCES.—Daniel Hughes, Penygraig, Vroncysylite, who was remanded last was again brought up on Tuesday, before W. Wagstaff, Esq., and further charged with obtaining the sum of 6s from the Vicar of Minera, by false pretences.—Mr Richards proved two previous convictions against the prisoner for like offences—one in 1864, when he was sentenced at Wrexham to nine months' imprisonment, and the other in 1869, when he received twelve months Rev John Williams, vicar of "Minera, said that the defendant came to him in October and gave his name as David Jones, of Rhosynwyd, nearCorwen, and represented that he was short of 6s to pay Mr Roberts, of Berse, for keeping his stray cattle bought at Wrexham fair. Defendant expressed his suprise when he (witness) said he did not know him. He said he was a native of Corwen, the vicar's native town. The money was then lent.— Inspector Humphreys said there were several oiher cases against the prisoner in different parts of the county, and an important one in the neighbourhood of Rhuddlan. The prisoner, it appears, had called with a large farmer there, a. father-in-law to Mr R. M. Davies, of Garth, pretending to be a farmer from the neighbourhood of Llangollen, and that he had come in search of a lost pony, which he had found, but could not get without paying 10s. That amount he had not got, and begged that it should be lent him. He remarked that he was well acquainted with Mr Davies, Garth, and recognised the daughter from her sister, Mrs Davies. They believed his story, and lent him the money, and also, in order that he might return home, gaft him the loan of a saddle and bridle, bat the money and the articles had never been returned.—A clergyman from Wrexham said that the prisoner had made an attempt to obtain money from him on a street at Wrexham, but, fortunately, was caught in the very act. He pleaded for the loan of money for some purpose, and on being refused remarked that the clergyman at Llangollen would have granted his wish immediately.—Mr Wagstaff said that this was a most disgraceful case, as the prisoner had been about the country practising upon the kindness of the clergy in a shameful manner. He committed the prisoner to take his trial at the next quarter sessions.
MOLD.
MOLD. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A collier, named John Dodd, was killed at Little Mountain Colliery on Thursday, by the fall of a ruof. THE READING Room.—A proposal to throw open this room, free of charge to the young men of the town, is to be submitted to the annual meeting.
RUABON.
RUABON. ACCIDENT pN THE RAILWAY.—On Wednesday 'last a goods guard, in the employ of the Great Western Rail- way Company, met with an accident at Ruabon. It seems that he got on the step of the engine to give the driver some orders with reference to the shunting, and on jumping down he slipped, and fell across the rail of the opposite line. He was conveyed to the hospital and attended to by Dr Jones, who stated that his leg was broken, just below the calf. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday night, Walter Hughes, of no particular calling, had occasion to call at the Gas man's house, in the gas yard. After delivering his mes- sage, he turned round upon the' weighing machine, stumbled and fell, and having hurt, as he exclaimed, one of his legs, he was carried into a neighbouring cottage, where he remained until Sunday morning, when Dr Jones having been informed of the fact, saw the poer fellow's leg. and found it was broken in two places. He instantly ordered hia removal to the hospital, where* under the attendance of that gentleman, and the careful nursing of Miss Arthur, the matron, he is doing well.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING. On Monday afternoon, a meeting of the members of the Ruabon School Board was held at the Sessions House, Mr G. Thomson, in the absence of the chairman, presiding. There were also present—Messrs. MurleBs' Gomer Roberts, and Doxev. THE PROPOSED BYE-LAWS.The minutes of the last meeting having been read and signed by the chairman, the Clerk reported that a copy of the proposed bye- laws had been sent to the Education Department, and in reply, he had received a communication from if My Lords," stating that they were satisfactory, and that the 74th section of the Education Act must be satisfied which meant, that a printed copy of the bye-laws must be deposited for one month at the offices of the board for inspection by any ratepayer.—It was then resolved, on the motion of Mr Doxey, seconded by Mr Murles?,' that the bye-laws, as suggested by the Education De- partment. be approved of, that the same be printed, and a copy deposited in the office of the board for the in- spection of the ratepayers, and that notice of the same be advertised in the Wrtmham Guardian and the other local papers; also, that ultimately 300 copies of the bye- laws be printed, as, according to a section of the Act of Parliament, every ratepayer who applies is entitled to one.—The motion was seconded by Mr Roberts, and carried unanimously. ACREFAIR SCHOOL.—In reply to a communication from the board, a letter was received from Mr Chapman stating that he had given instructions for the fence to be immediately repaired at this school. THE RHS. INFANT SCHOOL.—The committee ap- pointed to visit and inspect the progress of this school reported that it was now being carried on satisfactorily and the building would be completed before the board really required it.—The Chairman said that he was glai to hear that the monition of the architect had done good. TRANSFER OF PUPIL TEACHERS.—The board received a circalar letter from the Education Department approv- ing of the transfer of two pupillieachers-Mis9 Elizabeth Davies and Miss Annie Jones—from the Rhos to the Ponkey board school, and requested that the former in- dentures be cancelled, and that fresh ones be entered inlo.—It was resolved that the necessary steps be taken in the matter. THE EDUCATION ACT OF 1876.—The Clerk said that in accordance with instructions received at the last meet- ing of the board he had obtained a sheet containing the chief clauses of the Elementary Education Act, 1876.- It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Roberts, seconded by Mr Murless, that 300 be purchased, and that the same be posted up and distributed throughout the parish.—The resolution was unanimously adopted. THB VALUE OF THE RUABON POLICE.In conse- quence of the board having been informed that a quantity of coal had been stolen from the Cefn board school, the clerk was instructed to make inquiries re- specting the same, and he stated that he had done so, and discovered that a couple of boys were found taking it. It appeared that the coal-house door was left on- locked that the lads got over a wall, procured the coal and carried it over part of Plaskyaaaton estate to the homes of their parents.—The Chairman remarked that if there were no lock on the door the board deserved to have the coal stolen (hear, hear).—Mr Roberts: Would :t not he well to call the parents to account for it ? The Chairman: Yes, it would be.—The Clerk: The police are on the watch. I have seen Sergeant Jones about it and he has been there. The boys said that their mo-hers sent them for the coal; but the mothers deny thlt. It happened at seven o'clock in the morning. Chairman: The police are the parties who should things but we certainly cannot say that tlu-y a; a efficient staff judging from what goes on (1"d. and a voice: Ie Just so; I quite agree with Roberts: They are a worthless lot with us—(bear, hear)—I don't know what they are ia vour direction, Mr Chairman. I pointed ont to Sergeant Jones some boya who broke iato an orchard, and aVe him their names; but he never did anything to- wards bringing them to justice (a voice Not he Mr Murless: You are quite right, Mr Roberts; they are a worthless lot.—The Chairman: It appears they will not go out of their way to serve the public peace or the public morality in any degree—(hear, hear).—Mr Murless: It does seem so, air. THE PONKBY SCHOOLS.—On the motion of Mr Doxey, seconded by Mr Roberts, it was resolved that the clerk advertise for a master, mistress, and assistant mistreM for the Ponkej board schools. This concluded the businesi of public interest, the remainder consisting of the examination and passing of ttie nsual monthly payments, and the signing of cheques in discharge of the same. Printed and-Published on Fridays a.nd ..tturuays at the Guardian Steam Printing Offices, 26, Hope- street, Wrexham, by WILLIAM GARRATT- JONES, 5, Earl-street, Wrexham; and also Published at the Guardian Office, 5, Vale-street, Denbigh; Guardian Oiice, 84, Wellington-road, Rhyl, in the county of Flint; and at the Estab- lishments of Messrs. Pring and Price, nigh- street, Mold, and Mr Owen Rees, Old Parliament- street, Dolgelley, in the county of Merioneth.— December 9, 1876.
BUTHIN. ]
BUTHIN. ] MONTHLY MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.—The I monthly meeting of the School Board was held on Friday evening, under the presidency of Brooke .Cunliffe, Esq., there being also present the Rev James Jones, Mr j E. Evans, and the clerk, Mr Ezra Roberts. The con- sideration of the religious education question was post- !j poned. A lengthy discussion took place respecting the adventure schools, and the clerk was directed to send Copies of regolatious as to the area of the rooms allowed to be used and the space for each child which were in 8 accordance with the Education Department's require- j ments. The following further regulations were also to apply to such schools:—There must be registers kept J of the children attending such schools, which must be filled in during the first hour after opening the school, | be HfRMan<^ afternoon. That the school board officer to examlJ access to the school during school hours, 1 furnished with afr. That the hool board be f children under seven yelth?4 register}" and that only 1 ench schools. The a^0*e<* to attend clerk, showed that there were 1 £ ^y t school of short attendances." The comma" j to arrange affairs between the Llanfwrog and t boards Had agreed that the board should pay for a of the children from that district attending Clocaenog ( School Hannah Edwards, of Crispin-yard, and Catherine ( Parry, of Swan-yard, were summoned before the board 8 for neglecting to send their children to school. It seemed that both women were widows with families 1 dependant upon their exertions and that they were c obliged to keep the elder children at home to nurse the] little one while they (the mothers) were out washing. J The attendance-officer, was instructed to see that the children went to scfappl when not really engaged in n nursing. » GREAT FLOODS have been experienced between Denbigh and Ruthin, the whole land for nearly two miles long and a half-mile broad is covered with water near Llanrhaiadr. ENTERTAINMENT.—The entertainment in the Assembly Room. on Friday night, passed off tolerably well. tbouZh the attendance was not so numerous. Mr Walmslev, whn hAd orevioucly taken one of the 1eq¡1ing characters, wps ill, pnd bis piece had to be supplied by a gentleman from M^nches'-er. TBE SPECIAL TRAIN conveying a pprty of about 124 from Ruthin to the fancy ball at Wrexham left Ruthin about seven o'clock. A large though select company had been allowed to obtain access to the" platform to whom the party in their romantic attire proved a source of great attraction. Some few passencrers were taken up at Llanrhaiadr (ic- cluding Captain and Mre Cole and party) and a.bout half-a-dozen from Denbigh. GREAT SALE AT RHYDYCILGWYN.—On Tuesday last a great number of dealers, butchers and others assembled ah Rhydycilgwyn, near Ruthin, from all parts of North Wales and Chester on the occasion of the third important sale of Christmas stock. The auctioneers were Messrs Davies and Armor, of Denbigh, who conducted the sale most admirably for Thomas Jones, Esq., who as a feeder has now obtained the confidence of all buyers of position in the district. Amongst the stock sold at ex- ceptionally good prices were 45 splendid short-horn and cross-bred bullocks and heifers, and also 120 exceedingly fine fat Welsh wethers. Prior to the sale a splendid luncheon was served UP to all comers, and at 12 o'clock the third, and, as far as we can learn, by far the best sale yet held here, took pla<*e. THE RAILWAY PROJECT AND THE Tow COUNCIL.— On Saturday last, a meeting of the Town Council was held for the purpose of receiving a deputation of those interested in the proposed railway to Cerrigydrijidion, the object apparently being to obtain from the Council a recommendation of, or official sanction to, the present scheme.—The Mayor (Dr. J. R. Jenkins) presided, and those present included—Alderman John Jenkins, Coun- cillors John Hughes, Marcus Louis, Robert Edwards, D. E. Davies, W. Graen, Edward Evans, R. P. Davies, R. Elis. and the town clerk (Mr W. Lloyd); and Messrs. C. S. Mainwarinlf. LJ. Adams (soliciior), Oliver Evans, X. Turner. W. Bradbury. Ezra Roberts, Thomas Hughes (Crown, LlaDfihangel), H. Powell Jones, W. Jones, T. Morris (Ruthin). R. Jones (Frythcoed), — Hughes, and the Rev. Rees Williams (Gvffyliog). Mr Ll. Adams, solicitor to the company, produced the estimates, and entered into details as to the project, most of which has appeared in the Guardian. He further stated that the prohable annual receipts from traffic of all kinds would be £5.999 odd. It was estimated that the receipts at the stations which it was proposed to place on the route would be as follows: — Bontuchal, £278 Pennant, £820; Pentre, .£281; and and also the sum of .£47] for traffic between stations from one end of the line to the other.—Various witnesses were called to give evidence as to the way the estimates had been made. including Mr O. Evans, Mr Thomas Hughes. and Mr Ezra Roberts. They agreed that the estimates were below the probable average. They had gone to the various bouses in the district, and had made their calculations from the present traffic and usnal travelling of the people. Mr Lou's, Mr John Jenkins, and others thought they had certainly not over-estimated the receipts.—In reply to the Rev. Rees Williams, Mr Evans said he had not gone right into the country far from the nroposed stations.—It was mentioned that there is a quarry near the terminus, which even now produces 800 tons per year. and that carried into Ruthin alone would bring in .£120 yearly, and it was very likely that the accommodation for removing it would induce more extensive operations, for Mr Morris and others thought the supply was almost ioexhaustable Tilen it was mentioned that there were quarries at PenBbnt.—Mr Turner thought the estimated heavy traffic was far below the mark, for the estimate of lime. coal, &c used by the farmers was based on present supplier, but they were row prevented getting as much as tbev Rould I ke in consequence of the difficulty of bringing it- from Ruthin to their residences He believed also thai the passenger traffic would be far greater with a railway (ban :1, was at present..—Mr Charles S. Mam waring thought the estimates for Cerrigydruidion very reasonable indeed j in fact, in some respects, it was too low. for it was only reasonable to suppose that the traffic would be greater with increased accommodation than it wan now with limited means of access. He was told that it was far cheaper to use coal than peat because of the time and trouble involved ia cutting it, therefore if coal could be got easily the demand would be far greater than it was at present; which showed that the coal traffic would be a good source of revenue. He might instance bis own case. He bad 220 acres, and he believed 190 tons of frieghtage of all kinds was not beyond the average he required.—Considerable desultory conversation ensued upon the subject, and eventually all the documents were handed to the Mayor for the inspection of himself and the Coancil, and on the motion of Alderman John Jenkins, it was agreed that the question come before the Council for their consideration on the following Wednesday.—The scheme certainly appears a most feasible and practical one, and as it would greatly benefit the trade of Ruthin, it should not only receive the support of the Corporation but the earnest assistance of tbe tradespeople, owners of property, and others interested in the welfare of Ruthin and the district.