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CORN MARKETS.
(BY TELEGRAI-R). CORN MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, Friday. The business in wheat has been very limited. at a decline of one penny per cental. Holders would not give way more, or millers would have bought freely. Flour again in buyer's favour. Indian corn (new mixed American), 25s 6d to 35s 9d per 4S01bs, and old about 9d dearer; Beans (Egyptian), 32s to 33s; Peas (Canadian), 37s 6d. LONDON, Friday. Fine wheat. English and foreign, held for full prices. Trade otherwise dull. Barley tending lower. Malt in- active. Oats sold slowly at weakening prices. Maize very dull. Beans and peas dull. Flour very dull and prices in buyers' favour. The following quantities of wheat have been disposed of at Mark Lane the week ending January 30th844 quarters at an average price of 54s lid.
THE HATCHAM CASE.
THE HATCHAM CASE. LONDON, FRIDAY. The Central New is authorised to state that the Rev Mr Chambers has resigned the curacy of St. James', Hatcham, and that the resignation was seat in so far back as Monday last..
WEST DRAYTON.
WEST DRAYTON. Friday. Middlesex Hurdle.—Peep of Day, 1; Baronet, 2; Miss Jeffery, 3. Hunters Hurdle.—Bowland, 1 Dennis, 2 Sam, 3. Selling Hurdle.—Peggy, 1; Industry, 2 Artilleur 3.
AFFAIRS IN THE EAST.
AFFAIRS IN THE EAST. VIENNA, February 1st. The Prince of Montenegro has declared his readiness to negotiate for peace. Russia does not mean to prevent peace being restored with Servia. The preliminary ne- gociarions between Turkey and Servia are temporarily stopped, because the Servian agent insisted upon know ing what guarantees the Porte required before the nego- ciations should be transferred to Constantinople. BERUK, Feb. 1. Servia is willing to raze the fortifications of Deligrad and Alexiuatz if Turkey leeves the other fortresses in her hands. The Roumanians are erecting batteries opposite the Turkish redoubts of Widdin. The mobiliza- tion of the Russian Guards has been resolved upon. FERA. Feb. 1. France refuses to appoint the officers required for the Turkish gendarmerie, on the ground that the Porte having declined to accept any advice, France cannot con- sequently interfere. No definite reply has been re- ceived from England respecting the Turkish request for financiers. The Porte held a council yesterday, when it was decided to accelerate the formation of the cantons, and their local administration, with the utmost possible speed.
AN IMPERIAL ALLIANCE.
AN IMPERIAL ALLIANCE. VIENNA, Feb. 1, In political and noteworthy quarters it is stated sbat if there should be a vacancy in the present alliance of the Emperors, England would be the most preferred Power to fill it. It is added that Prince Bismarck is notoriously exerting himself in such a direction. Russia, having knowledge of it, is especially careful at the present moment not to embroil matters here. The new promi- nent wish to see England join such an alliance, on a basis modified by experience, was expressed during; the Conference at Constantinople.—Standard Telegram.
Family Notices
irtf.1St Wa:triagtSt anfc leatbs. BIRTHS. BURROUGHS—On the 20th ult., at 7, Mostyn-street.Had- dington-road, London, the wife of Mr George Burroughs, ofa daughter. DAVIES—On the 1st inst., the wife of Mr Howel Davie. S, Albert-street, Wrexham, of a son. EVANS—On the 19th ult., at Halkin Rectory, the wife of the Rev. Walter Evans, of a son. JONES—On the 20th December, 18T6, at Shillong, Cassia Hills, India, the wife of the Rev. John Jones, C.M. Mis- sionary (late of Holywell), of a son. REID-On the 30th ult., at Rodhyfryd, Wrexham, the wife of Augustus H. Reid, Esq., of a son. WILLIAMS-MEYRICK— On the 29th ult., the wife of John Williams-Meyrick, rector of Beaumaris, prematurely, of a son, stillborn. WILLIAMS—On the 30th ult., the wife of the Rev. John Williams, Minera Vicarage, Wrexham, of a son. WBIGHT-ûn 23rd ult., at Spring Mount, Northwich, Cheshire, the wife of Strethill H. Wright, Esq., M.D., M.R.C.C.P., Ed., of a daughter. MARRIAGES. EVAN'S—JONES—On the 30th ult., at the English Well- leyan Chapel, Llangollen, by the Rev. J. C. Davies, the Bev. Benjamin Evans, Baptist minister, Rhuddlan, to Miss Jane Jones, only daughter of Mr John Jones, Shoa Warehouse, Regent-street, Llangollen. HEATLEY—WILLIAMS—On the 28th ult., at St. Nicholas' Church, Liverpool, John, youngest son of Mr William Heatley, of Dudleston, Ellesmere, Salop, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr Robert Williams, The Mount, near Oswestry. HUMPHREYS—OWENS—On the 28th ult.. at St. David's Welsh Church, Liverpool, by the Rev. Edward Davies, incumbent, William Edward, eldest son of John Humphreys, late of Sycamore House, Llangollen, and grandson of the late Thomas Overton, auctioneer, Ruthin, to Eugenie Louisa, daughter of W. Owens, 16, Aigburth-street, Liverpool. JENKINS—BENBOW—On the 30th ult., by license, at Ebenezer Chapel, Llanymynech, by the Rev. Richard Jones, Calvinistic Methodist minister, Thomas Jenkins, High-street, Llanfyllin, to Sarah, youngest daughter of the Rev. John Benbow, of Priest Weston, Chirbury. PARKER—PARRY—On the 24th ult., at the Parish Church Holt, by the Rev. W. Jones, assisted by the Rev. B. W: Johnstone, vicar of Farndon, T. Parker, Esq., of Churton Hall, to Margaret Ann, eldest daughter of T. Parry, Esq., of Holt Lodge. PIERCE—MORRIS—On the 26th ult., at the Parish Church, Llandegla, by the Rev. J. Owens, M.A., Mr Thomas Pierce, Havod Abbey, to Miss Elizabeth Morris, second daughter of Mr Robert Morris, Graig, Llandegla. SMITH—ASPINALL—On the 31st ult., at the Pariah Church, Rossett, by the Rev. W. Saumarez Smith, Principal of St. Aidan's College, Birkenhead, assisted by the Rev. Prebendary B. S. Smith, rector of Northwold, Norfolk, father of the bridegroom, and the Rev. T. V Wickham, vicar of Rossett, the Rev. Edward Snowden Smith, curate of St. Saviour's, Liverpool, to Charlotte, second daughter of Henry K. Aspinall, of Hafod Alyn, Rossett, late of Birkenhead. DEATHS. BARKER—On the 27th ult., of typhoid fever, a.t the resi- dence of his father. No. 6, King's Buildings, Chester, Edward, second son of Richard Barker, Esq., aged 29 BATHO-Oll the 23rd ult., at the Belvedere, Runcorn, the residence of her son-in-law, Mary, widow of the late John Batho, of Wrexham, aged 72. CORBET—On the 25th ult., at Cheltenham, Richard Corbet, Esq., of Adderley, Shropshire, D.L. for Salop, and J.P. for the counties of Stafford, Chester, and Salop, and second son of the late Sir Andrew Corbet, Bart. EDWARDS—On the 27th ult., at Cae Coch Lane, Cefn Mawr, Sarah, widow of William Edwards, aged 70 years. GREEN—On the 27th ult., aged 80, Mr Thomas Fallows Green. High-street, Whitchurch, shoemaker. HOOK-On the 23rd ult., at San Remo, the Rev. James Hook, vicar of Morton, eldest son of the late Dean of Chichester, aged 39. JENKIS-On the 24th ult., at the Rectory, Llangyniew, the Rev. Canon Jenkins, M.A., 15 years rector of Llan- gyniew, and 85 years rector of Dowlais, Glamorganshire, in the filth year of age. JONES—On the 14th inst., at 59, Love-lane, Denbigh, aged 6 years, Thomas Charles, the belned child of Edward Jones, blacksmith, North Wales Asylum, Denbigh. JONES—On the 22nd ult., at Llys Farm, Coleshill, near Flint, Mr Edward Jones, aged 62. JONES—On the 31st ult., aged 48, Elizabeth, wife of Mr Edward Jones, Cae Llewelyn, Rhewl, Llantysilio. JONES—On the 28th ult., the infant daughter of Mr Edward Jones, stonemason, Penycoed, Llangollen, aged 2 months. ROBERTS—On the 28th ult., at the Cottage Hospital, Llan- gollen, Mr Robert Roberts, Ty-newydd, Pen-y-bedw, Bryneglwys, aged 67. ROWLANDS—On the 30th ult., Mr Richard Rowlands, Glynne Arms Hotel, Hawaroen, Chester, m his 59th year. SHARP—On the 20th ult., at Corwen, Grace, the beloved relict of the late Thomas Sharp, of Llansaintflraid, in her 78th year. Deeply lamented by a large circle of friends, who will please accept this intimation. THOMAS—On the 28th ult., Ernest Rowland, youngest son of Mr John Thomas, of Sheffield, and formerly of Holy- well. WILLIAMS—On the 23rd ult., Joel Williams, Esq., Vron Haul, Mold, aged 76. WILLIAMS—On the 28th ult., at Market-street, Rhos, Thomas Williams, aged 77.
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The arguments in the Folkestone Ritual case appeal, before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council hav- ing been brought to a. close on Thursday, the Lord Chancellor intimated that the Court would take time to ceot.det their judgment.
PRESENTATION TO THE DEPUTY-CHIEF-CONSTABLE…
PRESENTATION TO THE DEPUTY- CHIEF-CONSTABLE OF DENBIGH- SHIRE. On Wednesday Mr Deputy Chief-Constable Brad- shaw, of Wrexham, completed the 45th year of his service as a member of the police force of the country, and as he is about to retire into private life a number of his friends thought it a. fitting opportunity for making a substantial recognition of this veteran's labours on behalf of the public at large, consequently Messrs Peter Walker, William Overton, and J. Clark banded themselves together for the purpose of soliciting subscriptions to present Mr Bradshaw with a testimonial, Mr W. Snape acting most indefatigably as hon. secretary. Their efforts to secure a handsome testimonial have been crowned with success, the result being that a purse consisting of .£200 and a gold watch valued at JE25, comprised the gift. At one o'clock on the day named, a luncheon was served up at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, when the following gentlemen were present:—Messrs W. Overton°(in the chair), J. Beirne Mayer, (in the vice-chair), B. H. Thelwall (coroner), E. M. The]- wall, R. Lloyd, J. C. Owen, W. Snape, P. "alker, G. Manley, T. Heywood, J. Bury, T. Bury, R. W. J. Evans, J. Allington Hughes, J. Bate, F. Fraser, Joseph Clark, Thomas Mercer, Rogers, Phillips (grocer), and Deputy Chief-Constable Bradshaw, who sat on the right of the chairman. After the removal of the cloth, Mr Overton proposed the toast of Her Majesty the Queen," which was loyally honoured, and then he said they had met together for a very pleasing purpose and on a very auspicious occasion; and it would no doubt be most agreeable to those present if he at once proceeded to the business of the day. Letters of apology for non-attendance were received from Mr J. R. Barnes, Mr Low, and Mr Acton. They bad every reason to expect that Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P., would have been present, but he was very sorry to say that illness prevented the noble baronet from being amongst them, and all present could not but wish, and that; most heartily, that Sir Watkin might speedily recover (hear, hear, and applause), and that he might be present in public soon (renewed applause). Mr*Meredith, the oldest magistrate in the county, would have been present, but a sad calamity necessitated his absence; and the worthy magis- trate was also very unwell. To turn to the business of the day. The present was in some respects a pleasing task for him to perform, though in others it was somewhat difficult. It was not easy to say anything about a man in his presence however well the speaker might express his thoughts. That day saw the completion of 45 years of service of -their friend, Mr Bradshaw, in the police force of this country—a very long period of time, and one which had been one of continual rise in his pro- fession (hear. hear). The last twenty of them had been spent in their midst, for Mr Bradshaw had been nearly thirty years in the county of Denbigh, 20 of which were passed in Wrexham; in fact, he had become quite an institution with them, and would be very much missed however well his suc- cessor might fill the office that Mr Bradshaw now occupied (applause). It was not always easy to carry out the orders and instructions of those above us. which involved the performance of many onerous and difficult duties, and occasionally of very delicate ones. Without incurring any degree of obloquy or of blame, he might say their friend had well succeeded in those respects, and had secured the respect and esteem of a large number of friends, as was most conclusively shown in the handsome testimonial which was about to be presented to Mr Bradshaw. He would now ask them to join him in cordially drinking the health of Mr Bradshaw (loud applause), wishing him every happiness, and that he might enjoy the evening of his days in that retirement he had so well earned in the home of a well ordered family, and which he so rightly and justly deserved. Addressing Mr Bradshaw, the Chairman said: Mr Bradshaw, in the name of the subscribers and all present, I have very much pleasure in handing over to you, sir, this very handsome watch, together with a purse containing .£200. and an illuminated address. May you long live to enjoy them (loud applause). Mr Bradshaw, who was visibly affected, rose to reply amid much applause. He said: On rising to thank you for this handsome testimonial presented to me by your worthy chairman assisted by you gentlemen, I must ask your indulgence to pardon me in any misgivings or shortcomings that I may be guilty of, in acknowledging its acceptance (hear, hear). I feel I cannot be worthy of so valuable a recognition of my past services at your hands. On this occasion it may not be out of place for me to make a. few remarks. I shall refrain from making observations of recent events, although I have ju&t cause to do so; 1 shall let them pass as if never having occurred, and with ysur permission, I will refer back to the 31st of January, 1832. Gentle- men, 45 years ago, this very day, I first put on a suit of police uniform as a member of the R or Greenwich division of the Metropolitan Police Force, No. 126. I continued there for several years, when its strength was a few over 3,000, and now it is over 10,000. I can produce the signature of the first commissioner, Colonel Rowan, which I believe very few at the present day can do also a profile of myself as I appeared t in uniform in those days, before the time of photography. In the year 1841 I joined the county of Essex constabulary as an inspector, and in the following year received two. promotions, viz., from inspector to 3rd and 2nd class superintendent. In those days the Essex constabulary, for system and discipline, was second to none in the kingdom. And I have the pleasure of being able to produce the autograph of the chief constable of that county under dates 1842 and 1843, and also a full likeness of myself in uniform, as I usually appeared in those days. I was one of the first of the metropolitan police called out for special duty, and I was present at the review of the Household Troops in Hyde Park by William and Adelaide, directly after the accession of the former to the throne. I was also on duty at Greenwich Hospital when King William and his Queen visited that building, and when Queen Victoria dined at the city banqueting hall, directly after her corona- tion, I was present; I was also on duty in Palace yard when the great chartist meeting was about to take place in London. When the late lamented Prince Consort visited the Royal Arsenal at Wool- wich, I was called out, and I remember a heavy gun was to be fired but it was found that a steamer was lying out, and it was feared that if the ball missed the target and the butt it would injure the steamer. Of this the Prince was informed, and his reply was Dear me, what a pity I" The risk, however, was run, the gun fired, and no damage done. During my long service, gentlemen, I have seen a great deal of very pleasant life, as well as very rough, and I am under the impression that very few, if any, can boast of so long a consecutive period of service. I need not make any observations or remarks in reference to my residence amongst you, viz., 20 years the 1st of next May, your pre- sence here on this occasion, is a sufficient proof that you have been satisfied, by so liberally responding to those gentlemen who were the promoters of this testimonial. If I could but convey to you my feelings at this moment, instead of my words, I should be much more satisfied with myself in gratitude to you (applause). There is one more little matter to which I wish to allude, and that is, when the police force of this county was disbanded, and I was stationed at Llanrwst in the year 1840, I have the pleasure of producing the letter written to me by order of the magistrates assembled in petty seesions at Denbigh, retaining me as their superintendent for the Denbigh division under the new regulations. In conclusion, gentlemen, as I fear I am trying your patience, I most heartily beg to thank the honorary treasurers, not only for their great exertions in promoting this testimonial, but their very liberal and handsome subscriptions thereto; and also to those gentlemen who have so bountifully responded, particularly to Sir Watkin, Mr Meredith, senior magistrate of the county, Lord E. Hill Trevor, Major West, lord-lieutenant of the county, Mr Biddulph, of Chirk Castle, the Chairman of Quarter Sessions, and the High Sheriff of the county. With these remarks, gentlemen, believe me, I most cordially and gratefully thank you all (loud applause). The watch was supplied by Mr Heywood, of High-street, and was a first-class gold centre seconds lever, with crystal glass, extra jewelled, with chronometer balance, and bore the following neatly-engraved inscription:—" Presented, with a purse of J5200, to Mr Bradshaw, by his friends, on the occasion of his retiring from the office of deputy chief-constable of the county of Denbigh, Jan. 31st, 1877, being his 45th anniversary in the police ser- vice." The address was neatly illuminated. It was as follows: Testimonial to Mr J. Bradshaw. A purse of JE200 and a handsome gold watch, pre- sented to Mr Bradshaw by his friends, upon the occasion of his retiring from the office of deputy chief-constable for the county of Denbigh, January 31st, 1877, beiBg his 45th anniversary in the police service." Mr T. Bury proposed the health of the chairman, and said none of them would like to lose an oppor- tunity of paying a compliment to Mr Overten, for he was ever ready to recognise merit and to give honour to whom honour was due (applause). He (Mr Bury) was but a junior member of the pro- fession to which he belonged, but he should be expressing tW wish of all his friends when he thanked Mr Bradshaw for the numerous acts of courtesy towards them in the interchange of duties which the deputy chief-constable was about to resign. The toast having been honoured, Mr Overton briefly responded; and the Mayor proposed the health of Messrs Walker, Overton, and Jos. Clark, the treasurers of the testimonial fund. Mr Walker responded, and referred to the readi- ness with which every appeal for donations was answered. Having known Mr Bradshaw ever since he had been in Wrexham, from personal observa- tion he knew he had done his duty faithfully and well (applause), and whoever might succeed him he did nor know who could do so better than Mr Bradshaw ^renewed applause). They all felt much regret at losing the services of so faithful a servant of the county (hear, hear). The Chairman said that Mr Snape had made an excellent secretary, for had it not been for his inde- fatigable exertions the testimonial committee would not have been so successful (hear, hear). He there- fore proposed his health. Mr Snape said that what he had done was a pleasure to him, and he did it purely as a. labour of love (applause), and he was pleased the whole thing had culminated in the success which it had (hear, hear). In proposing the health of the Mayor, Mr J. A. Hughes expressed his pleasure at seeing Alderman Beirne placed in the civic chair, for his Worship was well worthy of the honour that had been bestowed on him (applause). For the last fourteen years or upwards he \-1\Ir Hughes) in the capacity of magistrates' clerk had had occasion to come into contact frequently with Mr Bradshaw, whom he had always found to be kind and attentive, and on many occasions his assistance had been of the greatest value (hear, hear). He was very sorry he had resigned (hear, hear). He could only wish that though he was about to resign he would long remain amongst them. The Mayor responded, and added that having known Mr Bradshaw for many years—indeed from the first day he (Mr Bradshaw I entered Wrexham —he could say that not only had his duties often been difficult, but they had always been discharged satisfactorily (applause). A great deal had to be contended with, and it almost required the know- ledge of a lawyer for a deputy chief-constable to perform his functions rightly. He had always found Mr Bradshaw obliging, straightforward, and attentive to his duties, and though he would soon resign his office he hoped he would remain amongst them, for they would all respect and esteem him in his private life as they had done in his public (hear, hear). Mr Bradshaw said he was not thinking of retiring from Wrexham (applause). He felt that not only the town but the county had given him all they could, and whenever his services might be of any avail he should at all times be most willing to give his successor any benefit which might accre from his (Mr long connection with the service (hear, hear, and applause).
THE RAILWAY COMMISSION.
THE RAILWAY COMMISSION. BEFORE SIR F. PEEL AND MR PRICE. (From our own Reporler.). WESTMINSTER, Wednesday. WATKINSON AND OTHERS v. THE WREXHAM, MOLD, AND CONNAH'S QUAY RAILWAY COMPANY. This was a motion made on behalf of the Wrex- ham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway Company (against whom judgment was given on the 20th of January, with reference to charging tolls for ser- vices performed upon the sidings of the Buckley traders) to the Commissioners to grant a case for the consideration of one of the Divisions of the High Court of Justice, upon points of law arising ou of the Commissioners' judgment. Mr Littler, Q.C., and Mr Batten, instructed by Mr Evan Morris, appeared for the Railway Com- pany and Mr Mclntyre, Q.C., and Mr Webster, instructed by Messrs Kelly and Keene, for the Buckley traders. Mr Littler, Q.C., in opening the case, said, that all he had to show was that the case upon which the Commissioners had given their decision was not upon matters of fact, but upon matters of law. The Commissioners had decided that the Railway Company were not to charge tolls for the services performed upon the traders' sidings. He submitted that when services were performed, even though they had not the authority of Parliament to per- form such services, they were entitled to tolls. If the question had been the amount to be charged, he admitted that the company would not have been able to apply fur a case, because it would have been a matter of fact, but whether they were entitled or not to charge tolls was purely a matter of law, and upon that point the Commissioners ought to send the case to a superior court. As to whether the company were bound to run on the traders' sidings to collect traffic was, he contended, a matter of law. With regard to the third para- graph of the judgment, the engineer of the com- pany had no authority whatever to anchorise the sidings, and upon that point also they ought to be allowed to go to a superior court. He further sub- mitted that the Commissioners had no jurisdiction to put a construction upon the Leasing Act, 1878, under which they had ordered the company to pro- vide wagons. Providing wagons was not a reasonable facility within the meaning of the Traffic Act, 1873, and to give the Commissioners power to decide this case the traders ought to have shown that they were unduly prejudiced. As the company were not providing wagons ever any part of their line, and were therefore not subject- ing the traders to an undue preference, the question as to whether or not they were bound to supply wagons was clearly one of law, and should be sent to a higher court to be decided. The company were toll-takers, and not common carriers, and on that account also they were not bouud to supply wagons, and the Commissioners had no power to say that they should reduce their minimum charge of 3d per ton per mile when the traders found the wagons. Sir F. Peel said, with reference to that part of the judgment, that their decision was assuming the company were bound to supply wagons, the traders might agree with them that when they (the traders) supplied the trucks the company should deduct id per ton per mile off their maximum charge. Mr Batten then shortly addressed the Commis- sioners. He called their attention to parts of the correspondence, in which the applicants had ad- mitted that the case rested entirely upon the con- struction of the Leasing Act, 1873. He submitted that the Commissioners had no power under any of the Traffic Acts to construct Acts of Parliament, and a case ought therefore to be granted for a superior court. Mr Mclntyre, Q.C., shortly addressed the Com- missioners on behalf of the traders. He pointed out that the Leasing Act distinctly said that the company should provide wagons, proper and sufficient," for the accommodation of the traffic. The question was, under these circumstauces, clearly one of fact, and was really a matter of whether or not the company had fulfilled the pro- visions of the Act, and he ventured to submit that they had not. With regard to the tolls, he con- tended that as common carriers the company were bound to go on the traders' line in order to collect the traffic. The whole matter, therefore, rested upon the question, Had the company done more than they were bound to do under the Act of Par- liament? And he confidently submitted they bad not, and the case was merely one of fact and not one of law. He hoped the Commissioners would not allow the company to go to a superior court upon the point of law, because they had their remedy elsewhere. If the company thought the Commissioners had made an order ultra vires they could apply to one of the Divisions of the High Court of Justice for an order certiorari, and quash it. Mr Webster very briefly followed, and repeated in another form the arguments already used to urge the Commissioners not to grant the order. Mr Littler shortly replied upon the whole case. Sir F. Peel, in giving judgment, said, that the first point, the Commissioners thought, was not a point of law. In their decision they had decided that if a trader placed his wagons as near to the junction between the main line and the siding, as was compatible with the safety of the line, and the company went there to get them, they would only be doing what was within the meaning of "reason- able facilities." They should, therefore, not allow the company to appeal on that point. With regard to the supply of wagons, they had decided that according to their reading of the 17th section of the Act of 1873 the company were bound to provide waggons. The question now was, Was their read- ing the correct one ? This the Commissioners considered a point of law, and they should, there- fore, grant a case upon that matter. Upon the other points the Commissioners would not grant a case. Mr Mclntyre asked the Commissioners to com- pel the Railway Company to give security for the costs of the appeal, as they were an insolvent company, and all recovery against them is sus- pended until 1879. This the Commissioners declined to do.
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ZMgtrfct fictog. I UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES.—Mr T. B. Watkins, i scholar of this College, was placed fifth in the honours division, out of IG9 candidates; who passed at the recent matriculation examination of the University of London. Mr Watkins is a native of Llanelly, Carmarthenshire. CATILK SALE AT WHITFORD.—On Monday a very successful sale of fat stock was held at Whitford, Holy- well, by Messrs Davies and Armor. Denbigh, the attendance of buyers being unusually large. Geod prices were realised for cattle belonging to Adam Eyton, Esq., Messrs Lewis, Plas Ucha; Williams, Pentre; and others. These sales are becoming very popular. THE FORTHCOMING HAWARDEN PLOUGHING MATCH. —" A Ploughman writes to us —" The committee of the ploughing match of All England, to be held at Park Farm, Hawarden, on Tuesday, the 6th in st., will do well to bear in mind the following facts:—As one that takes a deal of interest in agricultural societies, wishing to see them conducted in such a way as to give general satis- faction, I beg to protest against the plan that was taken last year at Mold, that is, giving the names of the owners and not mentioning their numbers. I think you ought to know that such was not satisfactory. Hoping you will mention both at the next match." RAILWAY ACCIDENT ON THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—On Wednesday night, an accident occurred to the Great Western train due at Chester at 10 25. An up goods train had previously been shunting wagons into a siding near Saltney, and one of these wagons had by some means got off the siding, and across the down line. The engine of the down passenger train dashed into this wagon, got of ths m tals, ploughed the gronnd for a considerable distance, and, when it. stepped, lay wite the front portion imbedded in the ground. The shock to the rest of the train was violent enough lo cause slight facial injuries to a few of the passengers, and severely shake others. The passengers were after- Mards conveyed to Chester. ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Thursday.— Present: Mr B. W. Wynne, Revs. W. H. Williams, T. Williams, St. George, and E. Lewis, Llanfair; Messrs T. Winston, E. P. Jones, W. Bell, W. M Clarke, D. P. Williams, T. Whitehouse, John Hughes, Joseph Lloyd, tfce.—In the house, 85, against 94; vagrants relieved, 25.—The putting in force of the rule compelling paupers to break stones for their reliet was adjourned for the opinion of the Local Government Board Inspector.—The clothes of a pauper who died in the house were ordered to be given to his sister-in-law.—Out-relief, £321 7s 7d; calls paid: St. Asaph. £200; lis lOd; Llanfair, £66 Dymerchion. £44; Bodfari, £22; Henllan, £ 178,—Mr Robinson, clerk I to the asylum, wrote asking for arrangements to be made for the maintenance of imbecile paupers at the worK- house as the wards at the asylum were all full. The Chairman said the question was an important one, for unless the board did something the asylum would have to be enlarged at great expense.—The financial balance sheet was presented, which we shall refer to next week. —The assessment committee met but there was no business of interest.
DENBIGH.
DENBIGH. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.—The rector is making an effort to establish in the parish a brance of the Church of England Temperance Society, and will be glad of the co-operation of any of the parishioners interested in the work. THE READING ROOM.—The committee have resolved to clean, paint, and repair, the interior of the reading room, so as to be in keeping with the new recreation rooms, which will be opened in two or three week's time. We believe it is intended to establish in connection with the room, a coffee and cocoa room. THE LATEST NEW FOLLY.—Mrj Helsby, artist, Den- bigh, was summoned yesterday at the police court, for the non-vaccination of a child, seven months old. He admitted the fact, stating that he regretted being a law breaker, but he refused on conscientious grounds to submit his child to vaccination. The child was healthy now, but might not be so after vaccination. He knew the consequences and was willing to suffer penalty rather than submit. An order was made for vaccination within fourteen days. Much interest was manifested in the case. THE ALLEGHANIANS.—The visit to Denbigh of this remarkable clever troupe of vocalists and handbell ringers is fixed for to-day (Saturday) and Monday. We feel sure that the reputation of the company is so thoroughly well known here, they having previously visited Liver- pool and other places in the district from which their fame has spread, that full houses are sure to be their good fortune. Their performances have received the high ap- probation of the press generally, and therefore our readers may invest their money with a certainty of a good return in shape of a splendid evening's entertain- ment. VALUE oF THE SCHOOL BOARD.—During a discussion at Conway Union on the education question, the chair- man read a letter from Mr R. Humphreys Roberts, clerk to the Denbigh School Board, who said" as clerk and returning officer of the school boards in Ruthin Union he had had a good deal of experience with them, and he must admit that the adoption of school boards had only one virtue—the compulsory payment of rates by those who can well afferd to pay voluntary subscriptions. After saying this much, he considered the system of school boards a farce, and useless and extravagant expenditure. LECTURE.—Under the presidency of the Mayor, a lecture was delivered in the reading-room, Denbigh, on Tuesday evening, by Mr S. Capper, on Canada as a suitable field for emigrants. There was a very small attendance. The lecturer gave interesting information about the products of the country, its manufactures and mineral resources, and also alluded to the great number of prizes won by Canada at the late exhibition. A vote of thanks was proposed to Mr Capper, who was highly eulogised by the Mayor, for the ability and spirit with which he had dealt with the subject. A vote of thanks to the Mayor closed the proceedings. THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.—The second concert of this season was given in the County Hall, last night (Friday). Our report of the proceedings will be given next week, but we may mention in addition to the choir, the following ladies and gentlemen kindly assisted in the rendering of an excellent programme of vocal and instrumental music:—Mrs Fosbery, Pentre Mawr Miss Smart, the Rectory Miss Dora Townshend, Segrwvd Miss Proctor, Gwaenynog; Miss Mona Roberts. Cae Die; John Hopkinson, Esq., Major Casson, Ap Caled- fryn, of London; Messrs F. S. Watkins, J. Williams, M. R. Partington, and R. Roberts, St. Asaph. "I waited for the Lord" was also sung by Miss Maggie Jones and Miss J. M. Jones, both members of the choir. MONTHLY MEETINA OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.—Present: Mr J. R. Heaton (chairman), Mr T. Gee (vice-chairman), the Rev E. Smart, Messrs Copner Wynne Edwards, J. Harrison Jones.—The Hew mistress of Love-lane School wrote urging for new books in the school, and also a proper supply of pupil teachers and an assistant teacher. —Mr Gee proposed that the books be obtained and that the clerk take immediate steps to supply the teachers needed.—The Henllan Infant School mistress wrote having had a surprise visit from Mr Rhys, H.M. Inspector, who recommended that books, pictures, desks, &c., should be obtained at once.—Left to the clerk and chairman.—Love-lane playground was stated to be in a very bad state and needed repairs and cleaning and it seemed a constant source of trouble.—The Clerk said that the National Provincial Bank were now the treasurers and that it was not legal.—The Chairman proposed that Mr Pritchard, the manager, be the treasurer for the board.—The Clerk said there would be the question of the accounts, and advised that notice of the change be given.—The Chairman gave notice that he should move at the next board the election of Mr Pritchard.—The expenditure of the board caused some discussion, on the annual statement being presented. It showed that the total expenditure for 1876 had been £791 098id, and for 1875 £73 4s 10ld. The amount contributed by the rates for 1875-6 was being for two years equal to 4d I-16th in the pound-Mr Gee desired to make it known that £252 had been spent upon erections, repairs, and furnishing the schools, so that really the amount spent out of the rates for the actual work of education was about one penny in the pound.— Mr Smart: That is for the absolute instruction.—Mr Gee Yes, that amount is no more than a penny in the pound in each year, the excess has bean in repairs and furniture.—Mr Smart: So that henceforth we hope the rate will be only about a penny—The Clerk: Oh, you will have to provide a penny in the pound to pay off the money borrowed for the new schools.—Mr Heaton thought it an undignified remark made at the Council Chamber about making the board provide a collector, thereby spending money to make it appear that the rate was high in proportion.—Mr Copner Edwards said it was only in case the Council failed to meet the demands that such a collector could be appointed.—Mr Edwards and the Clerk suggested that when the rates were collected a note could be put at the foot of the demand note showing that the rate was for the school board.
RUTHIN.
RUTHIN. SUPPER.—On Saturday evening, Mr E. Jones, of the Golden Hart, invited a large number of friends to par- take of supper in honour of the coming of age of his son. Mr R. G. Joyce occupied the chair, and Mr J. Jones the vice-chair, and a most convivial evening was spent. CLWYD BANK COLLEGE.—Among the successful can- didates at the recent examination of the Pharmaceutical Society, we are pleased to find the names of Messrs. James Jones and M. J. Jones, two of Dr. Ellis' pupils. Upwards of 120 failed out of a total of 276 candidates. SALES BY AUCTION.—Mr T. P. Robeits, of the district county court, has this week made his debut as auctioneer, and if the tact and ability displayed upon his first appearaace is continued we confidently predict a long and successful career for him. His manner is pleasing, and being conversant with both language. with plenty to sav for himself he has foil advantage to display his talent. VOLUNTEERS. The Volunteer corps paraded on < Saturday evening for route marching, under the command of Lieutenant R. G. Ellis. In addition to the ncn-com- missioned officers and the drum and fife band, led by Sergeant Lloyd, there were 40 rank and file present. Tiie company marched to the Park, and went through a variety of evolutions and volley-firing. On their return Quarter-master Ellis treated the men to refreshments at Mr George Gilbert's Wine Vaults. UNION ACCOUNTS.—The half-yearly statement of accounts, just issued, show that the contributions from the parishes were Y,2,963 19s lOd, which, with a balance at the beginning of the half-year of XI,692 19s 2d, made XI,656 17s Old. The common charges were £2,699 19s; separate charges, X93 8s 3d county rate, X776 7s 3d leaving a balance in favour of the parishes of £1,087 2s 6d total, X4,656 17. Rate- able value on which contributions were made, £ 99,527. The particulars of common charges included X354 9s 5d for in-maintenance; £1,426 for out-relief; .£263 for lunatics; .£337 18s 5d for salaries; X39 for vaccination officers' rations, .£53 Is lOd registration, C42 12s 4d &c., &c. At the end of the half-year there were X595 4s 9d out-standing liabilities. As compared with the corresponding half of last year there is a decrease of Y,1,048 2s 4d on the common charges; increase of ) X3 83 3d on the separate charges, and a decrease of X90 7s lOd on the county rate; but the statement also shows that the in-door paupers had decreased in the same period by 8, and the out-door paupers by 139; the total in-door paupers for the half-year being 592, and the out-door 637. Strange to say there had been an increase of 277 vagrants, the told number relieved being 501. BENEFIT CONCERT.—The mayor (J. R. Jenkins, Esq.) presided at a concert given at the Assembly Rooms, on Friday evening last, for the benefit of Miss M, Roberts, by Messrs Roberts and Evans, who have at all times been most willing to assist in all musical entertainments for various objects. The room was well filled, and the programme admirably gone through. Garmonydd was absent, and Mr Powell Jones ably filled up the blank. The choir, under Mr Davies' leadership, was much improved since their last appearance, and the choruses were sung with great cfldit. Miss Price maintained her position as aii excellent soprano. Appended is the pro- gramme :— Canig. Y Gauaf "Llanfwrog Choral Choral. Song ..Mr Williams (Llanelidan). Pianoforte Duet.Miss Walmsley and Master Walmsley. Song. The Nightingale's Trill,Jenny Maldwyn. Quartctt Bodlondeb," Glee Parry. Song mr Thomas. Duet," Yr Eurbinc." MissM. Roberts, and Master W. Roberts. Song. Merch y Melinydd," Jenny Maldwyn. Pianoforte Duet The Misses Simon. Chorus. I I Mor hawddgar yw dy bebyll Choir. Quartett Glee Party. Song Mr Williams. Song "Tell me my heart," Jenny Maldwyn. Duet. Betty Wynn," .Messrs Roberts and Evans. .-ong Mr E. Powell Jones. Chorus. Mawr yw yr lor," .Choir. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MONDAY.—Present: The Rev. the Warden of Ruthin the Revs. Rees Williams and J. R. Owen, Llanferras; Messrs. J. W. Lloyd, H. P. Jones, John Hughes, B. Thomas, J. Barker, W. Davies, T. Roberts, and H. Edwards. THE EXPENDITURE.—The Chairman remarked that the expenditure, as shown by the annual statement, was satisfactory, there being a decrease. In the half-year ending Michaelmas, 1874, it was £ 1,934; in 1875, it was £ 1,836 and in 1876, it was £1,426, which showed a decrease on the half-year of £ 410; or, as compared with the half-year quoted from 1874, of £ 508; or at the rate of Jgl,016 per annum. He mentioned the period .of 1874 because their reform did not begin until 1875, and therefore 1874 was the proper period to show the comparison. There had been a slight decrease of the in-door expenditure, but only X22, comparing 1875 with 1876. THE QUESTION OF LUNATIC PAUPERS.—In reference to the discussion that took place at the last board, the Clerk reported that there was only one at the Asylum who was fit to be removed to the workhouse. Some surprise was expressed at this.—Mr Barber thought the agitations in other unions had led to no practical results, as the expense was very great, and insanity was a peculiar thing to deal with.—Eventually, on the pro- position of Mr Powell Jones, it was resolved that the matter be not interfered with. THE LLANDYRNOG DEAF GIRL was reported by Mr Barber to be making little progress at the Institution. They had been able to teach her to write, but not to understand much, and he thought it not any use to keep her there much longer. THE RELIEF LISTS.—It seemed that very few changes had been found necessary in the relief lists, as those on them were chiefly old people who could not be reduced or taken off.-Some remarks were made as to the great age to which paupers lived, and.it was stated that one in Llanferras parish was 93, and he had once buried one who was 105 years old. FINANCE.—Out-relief, X119 19s 6d; cheques drawn, X110 treasurer's balance, £ 940 18s 3d. Number in the house, 72 vagrants relieved during the fortnight, 26. THE VAGRANT NUISANCE.—With a view to puttirg down the vagrant nuisance, the chairman proposed that a com- mittee be formed to see if they could not provide separate cells for them as they did in gaols.—Several guardians recommended that each vagrant should be treated to a cold bath on admittance but this scheme was knocked in the head by several guardians remarking that dangerous results might follow such a course of procedure, as had been the case some years, ago when a woman died after a cold bath.
BRYMBO.
BRYMBO. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.—The quarterly meeting of I this union in coanectioa with the Welsh Independents, was held on Sunday last at Bryn Zion chapel, when representatives attended from Wrexham, Rhos, Bwlch- gwyn, &c. In the morning the juveniles were examined in the Holy Scriptures, and in the afternoon the adult portion of the school by the pastor, the Rev. J. Roberts. In the evening the Rev. John Roberts preached on Sabbath Schools." CHRISTMAS TREE.—On Monday evening last a Christ- mas tree was exhibited in the National Schools, and presents given to the scholars, numbering upwards of 500, in fulfil mens of a promise, that out of the proceeds of the children's entertainment at Christmas last, a tree should be provided for them as a little Christmas diversion. It was presented by R. V. Kyrke, Esq., Nant- y-ffrith Hall, was tastefully decorated by Mrs. Clayton, Brynmally, assisted by Miss Barker, Brynmally, Mrs Hansom, and Miss Parry. It was brilliantly illuminated with coloured tapers and Chinese lanterns, and presented a very gay appearance. Previous to the pillaging of the tree, Mr Whitehouse, through whose exertions the treat was mainly due, gave a short and humourous piece on the contents of the tree, after which the "drawing'' for the treasures began—consisting of toys, presents in fancy French goods, and other things suitable in the juvenile tastes. The Rev. W. Jones, vicar, rendered great assistance to the already mentioned ladies, in the draw- ing and distribution of the presents, as well as in the preliminary dressing of the tree. It need scarcely be mentioned that the children appeared highly delighted with the presents from the tree, many gazing at their fortune in wondrous amazement. Great praise was due to those who devoted so much time to the adornment of the tree, and laboured so incessantly in the preparation and arrangement of the treat, considering there were over 500 presents adorning the enchanted tree. There waa a good number of parents present, who appeared in every way delighted with the evening's enjoyment, and entered into the glee with as much zeal as the boys and girls for whose especial pleasure it had been provided. The tree was in every respect a very decided success.
BWLCHGWYN.
BWLCHGWYN. LECTURE.—On Monday evening the Rev. E. T. Jones, incumbent of St. David's Welsh Church, Liver- pool, delivered a highly interesting lecture on Jones Llanddowror and his times," in the School Church, which was well filled. The lecture was listened to with much attention by a large audience. The subject was ably handled, the rev. lecturer showing very nicely and clearly how far it was for the intention of the Welsh reformers to found a seat and create a schism in the Church, and consequently the inconsistency of modern Calvinistic Methodism in its antagonism of that Church. The usual vote of thanks was accorded, at the close of the meeting, to the lecturer, and the Rev. J. Owen, Llandegla, who presided during the evening. The pro- ceeds of the lecture, we understand, will be devoted to the Church Building Fund.
LLANGOLLEN.
LLANGOLLEN. DRAMATIC PERFORMANCBS.—The public of Llangollen have a treat in store for them in the promised per- formances of the local amateur dramatic society, who, as will be seen from our advertising columns, are going to produce Box and Cox," and A Blighted Being," to- gether with the laughable farce, No. 1, Round the Corner," at the Assembly Rooms, on Friday and Satur- day next. No effort has been spared to make the per- formances a thorough success, and we hope the attempts of the promoters of the same to please the public will be appreciated by crowded houses on each occasion.
RUABON.
RUABON. THE HEALTH OF SIR WATKIN.—We are happy to state that the health of Sir W. W. Wynn continues to im. prove. NARROW ESCAPE.—A platelayer, named Elias Williams, was knocked down, on Thursday afternoon, by the buffer of a fait goods engine, but he managed to get out of the way, and to escape with only a severe fright, THE WORKING MEN'S ASSOCIATION.-The second of a series of entertainments was given in the Reading Room by the members, on Wednesday evening, when the following usisted:-htes,-rd Harvey, Samuels, Griffiths, J. Burnett, G. Baraett, Fussell, and Davies. Mr Fussell occupied the chair. CONOBRT IN AID or THE WORKING MEN'S ASSOCIA- TION.—On Monday evening a concert was given in the Assembly Room, of the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, in aid of this association. Mr O. S. Wynne presided, and there was a large and appreciative audience. In an interval between the parts, the chairman said they were all no doubt aware that tne concert was held for the benefit of the Ruabon Working Men's Association, and they all knew as well as he did what the association was for and what good it did in that neighbourhood. He hoped aa the room was so full that evening the aid the concert would render to the association would be material, by which he meant that he hoped it would aid it in the way of pounds, shillings, and pence, principally in the way of pounds, but at any rate he hoped a good amount would be handed over to the funds. He believed that at present the institution, if not in a flourishing, was in a satisfactory condition and they must.all hope by degrees to see it gain strength year by year until in time not any of its financial years would go by without seeing a sustantial balance at the baukers (applause). By coming to a concert of this kind, they not only did good to the institution but to themselves at the same time for he believed they must all agree that music tended to elevate the mind, and at any rate he might say they were always glad in a dull winter's evening to hear music of this kind, and he trusted they all appreciated it (applause). The programme was a long one, consisting of three parts. Parts 1 and 3 comprised miscellaneous selections of vocal and instrumental music; while part 2 was devoted to a choral performance, wilh instruruental accompaniments, "Locke's music to Macbeth," the conductor being Mr R. E. Jones. Mr Stephenson, of Wrexham, and party, performed the overtures to the the several parts in first-class style, and Miss Stephenson and her father also gave violin solos, which were much applauded. Among the vocalists, Mr Edward Williams (Alaw Christionydd) in Arm, arm, ye brave," Mr Joha Parry in the air In native worth," and Mr William Davies in Bedd Llewellyn," created a favour- able impression, their voices being strong and musical and their style unexceptionable. The pianoforte duet in D by Miss S. A. Murless and Mr Sparrow was a sparkling performance, and was much applauded. Mr Lambert amused the audience with the comical ditties "My wife's relations" and The girl that I call mine and Mr Charles Bayley, in the same line, was equally funny in What an afternoon" and Johnny, don't wriggle the baby." Such is the prevailing taste for comic art" that no programme would be complete in a popular musical entertainment which did not provide a modicum of the ludicrous; and if encores had beea permitted, both these gentlemen would have been re- called by the audience. Miss S. A. Murless sang Home, sweet home" in a pleasing manner and Miss Johnson contributed two songs, beitg her own accom- panists, The mermaid" and Lovely Mona," in both of which she met with a favourable reception. Locke's Music to Macbeth" took a considerable time in the recital; but was performed with much spirit and Dre- cision, and at the conclusion Mr Jones and his party were loudly applauded. Mr Sparrow was the accom- panist for the evening. The concert was brought to a close shortly before eleven, and was proved a great treat to all who had the pleasure of being present. Miss Williams Wynn, Mrs O. S. Wynne, and one or two other ladies were among the occupants of the front seats Appended is the programme :— PART I. Overture.Mr Stephenson and Party arm, ye brave"Mr Edward Williams (Alaw Christionydd). A}t In native worth" Mr John Parry Air Angels ever bright and fair"Miss L. Owen Song. Bedd Llewellyn" Mr William Davies Glee. Mr R. E. Jones and Party Pianoforte duet Duett in D" Miss S. A. Murless and a Mr Sparrow Song My wife's relations" Mr Lambert Soug I I The mermaid" Miss Johnson Violin Solo "Le Pirate" Miss Stephenson. gon& ''Gelert's Grave" Miss Jones kong1 What an afternoon" Mr C. Bayley PART II. Overture Mr Stephenson and Party Lockes "Music to Macbeth" Mr R. K. Jones and Party PART III. Overture.Mr Stephenson and Party s°ng Home, sweet home" Miss 8. A. Murless Son& .Pier, ywt ti Marged Morgan" Mr Edward T7- 1- C 1 Williams Violin Solo Keel row" Mr Stephenson f°n& The girl that I call mine" Mr Lambert Song.Lovely Mona" Miss Johnson Pianotorte bolo "The mocking bird" Miss Murless Song "The white squall" Mr T. Davies Song. Johnny, don't wriggle the baby"Mr Charles Bayley Duet. Farewell, I'll think of thee"Misses Owen Song. Deaf and dumb"Mr John Parry Gydar Wawr" Miss Jones oong I he recollections of childhood"Mr W. Davies Finale God save the Queen." PETTY SESSIONS. Friday. Before G. H. Whalley, Esq., in the chair. Capt. Conran, and E. Evans, Esq. UNPROVOKED ASSAULT. John Jones, collier, was summoned for having assaulted William Thomas at Rhos, on the 16th December. Defendant admitted the assault. Mr Thomas, accountant to Mr Dennis, at Cefn Quarries said he had occasion to call at a butcher's at Rhos on business* and on leaving the place, defendant struck him on the temple quite unprovoked, and he had a disfigured face in consequence Fined 5s., and Ss. (id, costs. ANOTHER CASE. Robert Jones, collier was summoned for having assaulted Ellis Evans, smother collier, on the 27th ult. The men are colliers working in the Green Pit, Ruabon, and the assault took place in the pit as they were going to their work. Defendant's plea was that complainant cursed him and spit in his face, which the other denied. Fined 5s and 8s. 6d. costs. REFUSING TO QUIT A PUBLIC HOUSE. Joseph Rogers, farm labourer, was summoned by Rose Bechet, landlady of the "Talley Ho," New Bridge, for refusing to quit that house when desired, and behaving in a very disorderly manner there on the 27th ult. Defendant who expressed contrition, was fined 10s. and 9s. costs or in default, 14 days. OFFENCE UNDER THE SALMON FISHING ACT. John Roberts, New Bridge, was charged by P.C. R. Morris with having had an unseasonable salmon in his possession on the 20th December last. P.C. Morris said that on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 20th, he went to the Rock Tavern, Cefnbychan. and in the bar saw the landlord and his wife and the defendant talking together. A salmon was laying on the table quite fresh, which the defendant offered to the landlord on sale, On asking him what account he could give of the fish, he said he caught it with a rod. He told him it was an unseason- able time to catch salmon. Defendant replied that he thought he had a right to fish with a rod all the year round. There was a previous conviction; but as no one was present to prove it, the court give him the benefit of the doubt, and fined him 13s. and 9s. costs.
RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG
RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG PROPOSED PRESENTATION.—An influential meeting of Church people was held at the National Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of taking the necessary steps towards presenting the Rev. D. Williams, curate- in-charge of Penycae, on the occasion of his marriage, with something tangible gift in recognition of his valuable services while curate of Rhos. A committee was elected with the Rev. J. Jones, vicar, as chairman, and Mr D. Roberts, Ruabon Coal Company, as hon. sec. and treasurer, who will be glad to receive subscriptions.
ST. ASAPH.
ST. ASAPH. LEGAI HONOURS.—Among the names of those who obtained the highest honours at the final examination of the Incorporated Law Society, held in London last Novem- ber, we were very glad to find that of Mr W. F. Rogers of this city. Of the hundred and ten candidates who passed the examination, only four were placed in the first class, arranged in order of merit, and we find Mr Rogers occupying the very honourable position of second, and that he has been awarded the Clements Inn Exhibi- tion. It will be in the recollection of many of oar readers that Mr Rogers was formerly a pupil of the St. Asaph Grammar School, and that after leaving it ob- tained a first-class at the First Ll. B. Honour Examina- tion of the University of London. Afterwards he was articled to that eminent firm of lawyers at Liverpool, Messrs Bateson and Co. There he gained the very high distinction which does so much credit to the firm and himself. We wish Mr Rogers every success in his legal career.
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A London cattle dealer named Sprng has recovered X450 from the Great Western Railway Company, in the Queen's Bench, for injuries sustained by him through the negligence of the defendants' servants. He was seeing to the despatch of some cattle for Frome from the Harrowroad cattle station, when a bull leaped from a truck, the door of which the company's servants had left open, and seriously injured the plaintiff with its horns. Earl Beaconsfield, replying to an address pror sented from the Association of the North of England Conservative Associations, in whose opera- tions Liverpool and Birkenhead are included, says the support he has received for a quarter of a century from the important districts represented by the signatories has sustained him at many a trying moment.