Wrexham Guardian

CENSURING THE GOVERNMENT. THE debate in the House of Lords on Tuesday evenlng- was a. direct vote of censure on the Government which Lord Laxsdowxe moved. As at first notified the resolution simply expressed regTet that an ultimatum should, without the authority of the Home Government, have been addressed to the Zulu KDm, and that war should have been commenced without sufficient necessity or adequate preparation. But subsequently notice was given of an addition to the resolution. By the terms of this addition, the House of Lords was invited to inform the Government that Sir BARTLE FRRRE ought not to have been retained at the head of affairs in South Africa, after his conduct had been expressly and formally dis- approved of. The Government naturally re- garded the resolution as it then stood in a very different lig-ht from that in which they were at first disposed to consider it. Instead, therefore, of meeting Lord Laxsdowxe's motion with the previous question," they met it with a direct negative. There could be no doubt whatever as to the result of the debate. The certainty of the issue arose not merely from the numerical strength of the Conservatives, but also from the strength of the position of the Government on this question. Notwithstanding all that has been asid about hesitation and vacillation, the position of the Government is really as consistent as it could well be. It is true they did not anticipate the decided and rapid course which Sir BARTLE FRERE determined to adopt. No doubt it was realised by ministers that some day the Zulu question would have to be dealt with. Not being on the spot, they did not undertake to lecture the GOVERNOR AXD HIGH COMMISSIONER. They trusted to his great experience and reputed dis- cretion. They declined to govern South Africa entirely from the Colonial Office in London. For the Government to act more vigorously than they have done with one of the most able and experienced civil servants of the Crown, would be conduct worthy of a GLADSTONE or a GRAN- VILLE, but far too ungracious for Conservative Statesmen, and of the righteousness of this the House has more than testified. And besides, there is the old proverb of exchanging horses whilst crossing a stream, which applies more strongly to the case of the HIGH COMMISSIONER, than to that of the COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF in South Africa. The policy of the Government is now being attacked in the Hoe of Commons. Sir C. DiLKE is leading the attack with a specific resolution, which on the motion of Colonel MURE it is proposed the House should add a further condemnatory clause to. The debate is expected to extend to Tuesday night, when it will he seen that the Commons will endorse the opinion of the Lords in the policy of the Government in South Africa.

NOTES ON THE WREXHAM TOWN COUNCIL. We had the livliest Council meeting on Tues- day that we have had for some considerable time. True we did not transact much business, but we looked into a lot. We resuscitated—stirred up anew—matters which the most of us would rather forget; we incidentally complained of the Fire Brigade we were called to order by the MAYOR we objected to his ruling; we reported progress upon urging the TOWN CLERK to re-consider his determination to resign; we talked a great deal, but we did very little real business. Someone had poured into Alderman LLOYD'S readv-oar grave complaints of the state of the hose used at the recent fire. Forthwith he brings it before the Council in such a manner as to bring discredit upon a body of gentlemen that the town are very much indebted to. The SURVEYOR, who is connected with that body, maturally stood up for it, and in a very few words shewed that if any fault exists the Council themselves are to blame. On the whole the dis- cussion went decidedly against Alderman LLOYD, but as he has promised to take a "little more interest in these affairs" the Brigade must look •ut for squally times. Before passing some minute* relating to the tarrying out of some drainage improvements, • Councillor R,. JONES, who is under the impression that thousands of pounds are to be hereby spent, was anxious now and hereafter to object to this, in his estimation, lavish expenditure. His Worship the MAYOR has the idea that Councillor JONES knows little about the matter, and, con- sequently, that it is waste of time for him to say anything with regard to it. Councillor SHERRATT considers every man should have his say, calls to •rder the MAYOR, who in his turn calls Mr. SHERRATT to order, and a nice little scene occurs. The MAYOR explains, Mr. SHERRATT explains, several other Aldermen and Councillors are anxious to explain, but the MAYOR, considering probably too many explanations had already occurred, hastens the business on. Enjoyable as this little break in the conducting •f corporate business was we had yet a better one in store for us. Councillor BRADLEY was anxious to know whether the new house in Regent-street was built in conformity with the bye-lays. His question was answered. It was mot. On two occasions the SURVEYOR had reported that the plans were not correct, but on the second time "a little speechifying took place," and the plans were unanimously passed as they were. His Worship the MAYOR has a bad memory. He recollected no speechifying or objections to the plans. He also always raises his voice against infiringement of the bye-laws. Alderman LLOYD con- ciders it the duty of the SURVEYOR to watch buildings. The SURVEYOR thinks so too, and does watch them. He reports to the Council when they are not in conformity with the regulations devised, but the Council in some cases do not see the necessity for carrying out the reports. Councillor J. JONES was anxious to thrash the matter out, and thrashed out it was. The minute book was produced, when behold, it was found that the two members of the Council who now were so loud in their own infallibility, and in vging their co-adjutors to act as "they act, proposed and seconded the very resolution pass- •g these imperfect plans. It was a very in- teresting little scene, and very nicely acted, but the only person concerned, who came from the footlights unscathed, was of the SURVEYOR.

JDntl Betos. THE Duche?s of Westminster has arrived at #rosv.*nor House, London, from Eaton Hall, flfceshire. A LITERABT COMPETITIVE MEKTINO will be held in Penybryn Chapel, in connection with the hnd,v c'ebool, on Tuesday evening next at seven. Bev. W. T'ller will preside. MORE RELIEF.—A meeting of the Belief Com- mittee WMS belo on Thursday evening, at which it was decided to re-commence the distribution of sonp and coal, for a short season. STANSTT CH: OL BOARD.—The annual meeting of t!i" Board was held on Thursday last, when tber present Mr. Hevward (chairman), Messrs Horbn. Williams, and Thomas. A report from the Scho tn) ts"cr was read recommending that eeriifieates be given to the children who were most j regular and punctual. This was adopted. Some] ohfqcs haying been signed the bueines3 con- j eluded. THE GRAND SPRING CONCERT.—We r.re glad to ind that the proposed concert has met with i r .'vrmr find support'nrinor tlie week, that it finally settled Mr. Y'rJ1í\n Riod •y'?> pnrty shall ippear Ijere on Monday, 2'st of Apri'xixxf. THE HEALTH OF LVDY WILLIAMS WTNN. — We uro glad to learn '1'1t Ladv Wd!inns VV.ynn, who has snff^rifgr from a sever-> a'"tuck of iMnc-.ss at A'giers, is new progressing favourably; and that Sir Wat km hopes nry shortly to be able to remove her ladyship to Marseille?. THE INTERNATIONAL MATCH—WALES T. SCOT- LAND—This miteh will be played on Wrexham Racecourse, on Monday, April 7ch next.. The pre- vious arrangements mad; for t.Ma match (which should have bDen played on the 3rd inst.) will as nenrly as possible be carried out. DRAW OF PRIZES.—To-day (Saturday) is the last day to obtain tickets for Mr. Pierce's, Hone-street, watches, clocks, and jewpliei-y prizes. The prizes are now on view at his establishment, and a-e estimated to be worth J!220. The tickets are only a shilling each. THE WEATHER.—Winter has been having a parting fling at us. This week the weather has been semi-arctic, Tuesday being excessively cold in point of fact, almost, if not quite as cold as some of the days in winter proper. The adage March comes in like a lion and oes out like a hmb" is in very great danger op being reversed. There are a few days yet for it to prove the truth of the adige and will no doubt see the folly of its ways and mend. MR. J. B. GOUGH IN WREXHAM.—We would re- mind those of our readers who are thinking of hearing this celebrated orator that the number of tickets for disposal are limited, only as many having printed as the had wiii hold and these are going off rapidly, nearly two hundred reserved chairs having been marked off up to Friday. This will probably be Mi-. Grouch's last visit, to England, and consequently be the last opportunity that many of our friends will have of listening to this talented man. THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.-Aft2r the brilliant suc- cess of the exhibition of the electric light at the conversazione in the Public Ht!l on Tuesday night, it has been suggested that a more public exhibition of it in the centre of the town would afford an op- portunity to witness this wonderful light to many of the inhabitants of Wrexham who havts not yet had the privilege of seeing it. We trust tins sug- gestion will be manured and carried into effect., and we feel sare that Mr. David Johnson, who so suc- cessfully exhibited it on Tuesday, will most readily do anything that lies in his power in regard to this suggestion. out t)f this corps on Tuesday, the 8-h of April. Fall in at the old Militia Depot at 7.30. The competitions to select members to represent the corps at Wimbledon an 1 Llagollen is postponed until Saturday 12rh and Monday, 14th April. Captain and Adjutant Cnnran inspected the recruits of this corps on Wednesday evening last. and exprefsed himself highly pleased at their smartness in drill, and the way in which they went through their drill was a. | credit to themselves and to thwr -instructors. They will be a great acquisition to the 1st. Denbigh. MR. HAMPDEN WHALLEY. A Denbighshire Hussar wri-es:—"I beg to inform you that. Mr. ) Whalley, of Plas Madoc, who has sailed for Sourh Africa, and who had held a commission in the A or Llangollen troop or the Danbighshire Hussars Yeomanry Cavalry for several years, was, upon Captain Barnes receiving his majority last year, gazetted to the captaincy of the above-named troop. Mr. Whalley was also a J.P. for Denbigh- shire, and previous to his joining the Denbighshire Hussars he served as an officer in the Royal Navy and no doubt it was during such service that he had the honour of making the personal acquaint- ance of his sable Majesty Cetewayo, which it is to be hoped he will turn to good account." FIRE.—On Friday last a destructive fire broke out upon the farm of Mr. David Jonos, Vowpog, Bersham. It was found that a stack of hay, one of s'raw, and a shed containing some implements for the preparation of manure and vitrol were on fire. The alarm was raised and in a short time the fire engine was on the spot. The brigade immediately set to work to remove an intermediate stack which was the means of saving three others. There a great difficulty in obtaining water, it having to be forced some 400 yards uphill to reach the fire. The fire had got such a hold of the hay and straw that it was impossible to save it, and it was conse- quently allowed to burn. The value of the stacks is about iJ150, which sum is covered by ins-urance. The shed, valued at .£120. was not insured. It is supposed that the tbiugs were set on fire by some tramp, a man having been seen leaving them about the time the fire was observed. He passed over a hedge in the direction of Bersham, and a box of matches was found near where he passed from the field. The brigade returned about 9.30 the next morning. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT CLASS.—On Friday even- ing last a lecture was delivered by Mr. B)ot,hey, honorary secretary of the above class, upon writing by sound as a means of advancing elementary education. The lecturer proceeded to prove, first, by the opinions of great men, Professor Mix Miiller and others, the utter want of rule in spel ling, and also the utter want of sense; and then by examples, which were most conclusive and amusing. Among numerous examples he pave was one why oe in does, shoes, and toes should be pronounced differently, and related an anecd-Ke of a Frenchman who pronounced the last two like the first. He also asked the pronunciation of angh (aw); if I is put to it, ought it not to be called law, and not laff (laugh) ? And if laugh is laff, if you rut. an s before and ter behind (s laugh ter) is it not slaff ter? If c is put to hanged why is it changed. The lecturer then concluded by explaining the principles* of shorthand, which he proved to be infinitely superior to the present system of wri ing. A vote of thanks to Mr.Boothey, proposed by Mr. Jermar., concluded the meeting. Next Friday a soiree will be held under the presidency of the Mayor, which will conclude the present session. Tickets may be had from any of the members. CHURCH PASTORAL AID SOCIETY.—On Sunday last sermons in aid of the above society were preached in both the Parish and St. Mark's Churches. The Rev. W. S. Smith, M.A., preaching in the Parish Church in the morning took his text from 1st chapter of Galatians, 11th verse, But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which is preached of me is not after man." The rev. gentle- man explained that the object of the society was to provide curates for the poor parishes. Last year the income had fallen off by about ^68,500 and a consequent curtailment of spiritual help followed. In the evening the rev. gentleman took his text from the 4th chapter of Ephesians, 14th and 15th verses, dealing briefly with the two points of our dangers (14th verse), and our deliverance (15th verse), and in conclusion urged upon all Christians to so realise the truths of the gospel as to feel in duty bound to support and assist in its promotion. At St. Mark's the claims of the society were ad- vocated by the Vicar and the Rev. M. H. C. Shelton. The offertories at St. Mark's amounted to J516 8s. 10d., which is J510 more than last year. We may mention, however, that the parish is indebted to the society for a far larger yearly amount. The collections in the parish church amounted to .£26 4s. 4d. BOARD or GUARDIANS.—Thursday.—Present Captain Griffith Boscawen (chairman), Messrs S. T. Baugh, and A. W. Edwards, (vice chairmen), Messrs. J. Barton, Btnnttfc, J. Beal, J. Daniel Robert Davies, E. Evans, J. H. Foulkes, T. LI. Fitzhugh, Owen Hughes, William Jones, C. W. Pareonage, Stokes-Roberts, E. Rowland, A. Rasbotham, and E. Woolrich. Mr. T. LI. Murray- Brown was also in attendance. Mr. Baugh in accord- ance with his notice rose to propose that a memorial be sent from that Board to the magistrates in Quarter Sessions assembled praying that the vagrancy laws be put into full operation in this county. Mr. Baugh proceeded by means of statistics to show that there was a great increase of vagrancy in the union. He then referred to the late fire at the Vownog, which was no doubt the work of an incendiary. He urged upon the Board the necessity of adopting this memorial. The Chairman said that he was very much impressed with the fact that the majority of these beggars were profes- sionals. It was his custom when accosted by any of them on the road to ask them a few questions when he received most ridiculous answers from them; a man in Rossett said he came frou Liver- pool and was going to some friends in Deaoigh. They were apt to be very violent and exercised great terrorism over the women if they found them in the house alone. Mr. Rogers and Mr. Gomer Roberts having also spoken the memorial was adopted. The master stated that he had received a parcel of papers and periodicals from Mrs. Williams, Bryntirion. In the house 270, correspond- ing week last year 273, last week 268. Number of tramps received 95. The master also complained of the state of the brook which was polluted by some water from the collieries and is at present unfit for use. It was resolved th it the inspector of Nuisances' attention he called to it. THE AMATEUR PERVORMANCB OJT Jo."—The imateur performance of "Jo," in aid of Mis. White's Orphan Home, was given in the Publie j Hall, on Monday evening, the patronage of 3is Worship the (I. Shone, and the v.C»yores8 (Mrs. Shone), the Duke and Duchess of j Westminster, and nearly the whole of th< r oouring gentr.). The :it,! howevei. uk;h Ifrge was not what one w. u: 1 have thou pert'or;-anca and it? otji»c-. w()n1 couim 1 r,, <1r".ma was preceded by a s-iorr pr-igranirnf < ) viral mi:ic, whicii was well c i<ri"d out by M -?.^r • Birbor, Fa mer, Howard, Williams, Priea, Wi! son. Erentuaiiv the certain ivse and revealed SuaFsby in his «.ffi -e, ana all those who i vere acquainted with the real pouitv-ija.1 of life ia the touching s-ory o i poor Jo had the pleasurable anticipation of a peep into the depths of human nature. The inqnest at Sol's Arms quietly succeeded, and when Jo appeared ia his tattered va<?s and dishevelled hair.and with h:s short muddy broom, he was received with au applause which, probably, was ntver given to the original character. However Jo's deportment at the inquest was an indication that, the humbled and oppressed spirit, but true affection of the oft-spurned crof"g sweeper would be properly and pleasingly jr'?>ur- trayed, and so it was throughout he piece. Lady Dedlock was a character w iw,e varied circuia stancos ami experiences called forth actions and emotions difficult of representation; but Mrs. Marie Hannan was an excellent counterpart of the dignified bat emotional lady. All the otb'-r characters seemed to be at home in their parts, especially so Bucket (a detective), the shoeblack, C-uppy, and Snagsby. Of course Mr. Tulkinghcrn and M.dame Hortense (both represented by professionals) were all one would wish. Each of the aots passed off smoothly and enjnyably some of the scenes conveying a strong idea of reality; especially was this the case in the scene of Jo's crossing where a fight. ensues between the shoe- black and newsboy because the latiar would not go snack,, with his charity; where Jd shows my lady the grave of Nemo, and the final scene where Jo dies iri the arms or the detective who teaches him a prayer whilst the uiob gaze on with character- istic features and the the snow falls thickly on all Much of the effect of th:_se scenes was attributable to the excellent scenery wfcich had been especially painted by Mr. F. C. Richards, and who had no* allowed time or trouble to prevent his attention being given to every detail. The whole performance was well done ard each character is deserving of praise and commendation, and the stage arrange- | mentsanit scenic effects nicely managed. The drama was followed by a farce cf Bus and Cox in which Mr. William L.icey as Box, Mr- Samuels a Cox, f,nd Miss Marie Phillips a* Mrs. Bouncer ac- quitted them-elves orily. The whole per- formance reflects credit on Mrs. Hannan who under- took the coniuet of the entertainment, and its success must be gratifying to her, and wo hope that the T>ocuniary results will be equally gratifying to the worthy patroness of the Orphan Home. The following is the caste of tne drama. Sir Leicester Dedlock Mr. G. Brown Mr. Tulkimrhoru Mr. Wm. Lacev ilr. Snatrsby Mr. CIIMS. Hareourt Mr. Bucket Mr James l-.ahora Gappy Mr. Wymllrim (:h,,i,lband )It-. T-oft,,s Mert m (a footman) Mr. M. Samuels Coroaer Mr. H. ^you^y Policeman Mr..1 H< mrniugs l'eadla Mr. K. Davios Shoeblack Master Ken'irick A'ewsbo} Blaster Wilson Jo Miss Maris Phillips L,41(ly Dedlock Mrs. Marie Hannan (RicharJ) Miss Estaer -omerson Miss K ite Francis Mrs. Suaysby Miss Tliomp on Ikrs. Rouacewell Miss Helen Watts liosa M.ss i'aany Viniiig- Ma iame Hortense Miss M. Shirley

WREXHAM COUNTY COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Hefore H. Lloyd, Esq., judge. A SET-OFF QUASHED. At the last Court Mr. Jas. G. Smith, of Liskeard, was sued by Mr. Lester, of Minera Lime Works, for £ 100 odd, owin for material, &c., received. The de- fendant now placed as a set-off against Mr. Lester's claim 117s, 7d. for commission and expenses. Mr. Cartwright appea-red for the defendant. Mr. Lester said that this was the first time he had heard that snch an account was ov.'in, Mr. Smith said that he was an agent for lime,- gravel, &e., and resided as Liskeard. He was engaged by Mr. Lester to purchase some stone-crushers and other machinery for him. He attended different sales and purchased a stone-crusher, boiler, and steam engine for Mr. Lester. He also went several times to Southport with reference to a Mr. Russell who owed some debts to the plaintiff. He charged five per cent, commission on those purchases. He had not received payment of that commission. He understood that he was to make ¡ a fortune if he went to Mr. Lester's. Witness said he had been asked to try and make the works into a limi- ted liability company, and he was to have a share given him for his trouble. Mr. Lester said that he had heard news indeed from him for his trouble. Mr. Lester said that he had heard news indeed from defendant, and proceeded to point to varions items in his books which showed that defendant has been paid all that was owing to him.—His Honour gave judg- ment for the plaintiff for the full amount with costs. TOO OLD TO BE GOOD. THE BRnfBo WATFR CO., V. MR. ROBERTS.—Claim for;C2 Is. for water used.—Mr. Cartwright for de- fendant. From the evidence of the Secretary "f the Company, it appeared that this was a portion of a debt contracted in 1871, in the building of schools at Brymbo, and that a portion of the bill was paid in 1873. Defendant had heard nothing further of the por- tion in dispute until now, and he thought the matter was settled —His Honour thought under all the cir- cumstances that he must take the time which had elapsed as a sufficient proof that the debt was thought to be settled. He should give judgment for defendant.

THE COMING ELECTION OF GUARDIANS. The election of Guardians of the Poor for the Wrex- ham District is the subject of much interest, and that dissatisfaction prevails in certain townships is seen by the list of nominations. There is promise of a warm contest in some of the districts, especially Ruabon, nearly the whole of the gentlemen nominated here possessing much influence, and holding the respect of large numbers. According to the list there will also be contests in Bersham, Erlas, and Cacca Dutton, Esclusham Below, Holt, Borras Riffre, Stansty, Wrexham Abbot and Regis, and Bangor. The following townships have failed to make any nomination, in which case the old Guardians will again act: Bieston and Gourton, Marchwiel and Erddig, and Abenbury Fechan. Voting papers will be distributed on the 7th April, collected on the 8th and counted at the Workhouse on the 9th. Following is the list of nominations Shocklach Church and Shocklach Oviatt.—John Mullock, Lane End, farmer. Abenbury Fawr.—Richard Ellis, Tyn-y-Coed, farmer. Acton and Borras Hovah.—Henry Humphreys, Oak Lodge, Acton, solicitor. Alliiig con. -Ellis Woolrich, Pistill Farm, Allington, farme Bersham —Maurice Hughes, Bryn Haulog, Adwy, builder and farmer; Samuel Williams, Pentwyn Farm, Adwy, farmer and stone merchant. Brou-jhton.—Owen Price, Cemey House, Broughton, colliery manager. Brymbo.—William Griffiths, College, Brymbo, farmer. Burton.—John Sykes, Croes Howell, Rosset, gentle- man. Dutton Diffeth and Dutton-y-bran. Edwin Edwards, Dutton-y-Bran, farmer. Erlas and Cacca Dutton.—James Davenport, Cacca. Dutton, farmer; William Brereton, Cacca Dutton, gentleman. Esclusham Above.—Samuel Thomas Baugh, Plas- penydol, land agent. Esclusham Below.—John Daniel, Bersham, miller and farmer; Richard Phennah, Rhostyllen, builder. Eyton and Royton.—William Wynne Vaughan, Eyton, gentleman. Gresford.—John Burton, Old Parsonage, Gresford, gentleman. Gwersyllt.—John Rogers, Higher Gwersyllt, farmer. Holt and Borras Riffre. -J. Downes Beard, Holt Hill, Holt, gentleman; Watkin S. Harrison, Fir Grove, Holt, farmer. Llay.-Ashton Rasbotham, Glan Alyn, gentleman. Minera.—Robert Owen Burton, Minera Hall, clerk in holy orders. Pickhill and Sesswick.-T. E. Peters, Pickhill, farmer. Ruabon.—Gomer Roberts, Tanyclawdd, farmer and colliery proprietor; Owen Hughes, Bodylltyn, land agent; Benjamin Bowen, Well-street, Cefn, shopkeeper (not qualified); Robert Davies, Square, Rhos, shop- keeper; Robert Roberts, Ponkey, grocer; Henry Dennis, New Hall, Ruabon, mining engineer; Benjamin Davies, Post Office, Rhos, draper and grocer; Henry Jones, Rhos, surgeon William Roberts, Crane Shop, Cefn, shopkeeper and baker; James Lloyd Thomas, The Groes, farmer; Charles Chatam, Rhosymedre, manager at the Cefn Free Stone Quarries (not qualified). Stansty.—William Thomas, Ashfield, Stansty, tim- ber merchant; Hampden Poyaer, Rose Cottage, Gwer- syllt, solicitor. Sutton and Ridley.—Charles William Parsonage, Sutton Lodge, farmer. Wrexham Abbot. -John Beale, Egerton-street, gentle- man Edward Rowland, Bryn Offa, gentleman. Wrexham Regis.—Edward Smith, High-street, Wrex- ham, draper; Thomas Rowland, The Grove, Wrexham, gentleman Alexander Wilson Edwards, High Grove, Wrexham, gentleman; John Meredith Jones, The Court, Wrexham, leather manufacturer; Isaac Shone, Pentrefelin, civil engineer William Overton, Bodlon- deb, gentleman. j Bangor.—Abraham Chidlow, Cloy Hall, farmer; Ambrose Dutton, Bangor, farmer; Robert Charles Webster, Highgate Lodge, Bangor Isycoed, gentleman. I Erbistock.—Joseph Thomas Boote, Park Eyton, Farmer. Threapwood.—John Jones, Threapwood, tailor and ¡ Iraper. Worthenbury—-Richard Huxley, Worthenbury, far- :ner ;Henry Done, Gates Farm, farmer.

RILE NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY'S I. CONVERSAZIONE. Th? thiv 1 conversazione of the Wrexham Society of Natural Science was held in the Public Hall on Tues- ilay evening, and the success which attended it was greater than on any previous occasion. If success means a. large and valuable collection of objects df interest, clever scientific experiments,, a large and pleaded com- p my, then probably every element of sudc&ifcs was present at the meeting of Tuesday evening, for the large hall was truly crowded, the experiments, which were very numerous, were exceptionally successful in every res- pect, and the quality and quantity of scientific instru. ments has probably never been equalled at any previous meeting in Wrexham There was but one com- plaint, and that of a nature which is gratifying to those who have been very busily encaged in the organization of the meeting, viz., that time passed too quickly. The truth is the Committee of Management collected so many interesting objects that few had an opportunity of examining and enjoying all before the evening was full spent. When a person gets his eyes on some interesting syiecimen through a powerful and well-set microscope he is apt to make a large call upon the patience of those next to him; the same refers to those who get within view of clever and interesting ex- periments, and by some curious and subtle law, which no scientist undertook to explain on Tuesday, the tallest invariably get in front. However, the committee could not, of course, prevent the inevitable working of this natural law any more than a tall person can help his inordinate elongation. The doors were opened at seven o'clock, and within a very short time large numbers were parading the room, taking a general survey of the hall, whose effect was certainly very pleasing. On entering the door im- mediately leading to the hall, the eye fell upon a charm- ing array of ferns of all descriptions, and a few flowering plants, which Mr. Middleton (of Wynustay) had arranged with professional skill and taste, and whose green and cool appearance were a set off to the flare of aim-go num- ber of lights, in illustration of vari us burners, which had been fitted to the edge of the platform. Between was a long table on which were arranged some excellent fossils and minerals lent by Mr. Higgins and Mr. T. A. Acton, including a series of fossils ilhistratiri-r the carboniferous limestone, lent by Mr. Shrubsole, F.G.S. On either side of the room were erected tables which bore the various scientific instruments, behind which several clever scientists made their experiments,'and down the centre of the room ran a table bearing the microscopes and a few other valuable and interesting objects, including a collection of terrestrial orchids, a fine purple Bouganvillea, sent from Algeria by Lady Williams W ynn, and some geological specimens. Either side of this table were placed seats which served the double purpose of resting the weary and dividing the moving parties. On. the front of the left hand gallery were hung some wild animals' skins, assegais, Kaffir weapons, &c., lent by Lieut.-Co]. Jones, V.C., and other gentlem'n, and opposite to this was hung a specimen of the Eucalyptus globulus, which is exten- sively planted in our new possession, Cyprus, also in Rome. It is a sanitary plant, and, from its rapid growth, is an excellent absorbent of malaria whilst the camphoric aroma of its leaves gives it the character of a disinfectant. THE PBESIPEXT'S ADDRERS. At 7.30, the president of the Society (Dr. Edward Williams) mounted the platform, and having welcomed all present, proceeded to say that this was the third conversazione the society had ventured to bring- about, and he hoped they would find that they had not de- generated from the efforts they had made on former occasions to collect objects of interest for their enter- tainment instruction. Thanks to their kind friends of ^^ester (applause)—they had been enabled to bring before them a large number of microscopes with objects of most intense interest to each of them, and they were greatly indebted to those friends, not only for the assistance rendered that evening, but on previous occasions, and for the constant help they were always ready to give. (Loud applause. They were deeply grateful to them for the kindness they had always shown. (Hear, hear.) They would that evening have the pleasure of seeing the electric light, and he hoped, by the kind assistance of Mr. David Johnson, that they would have the grati- fication of seeing it to perfection. They had been told that it would extinguish the gas companies, but they had evidence before them that the gas was not alto- gether extinguished, and that they would still have it to illuminate their hearths and homes. There was in the room a very interesting instrument, the Photometer, which Mr. T. Walker would explain to those who desired a knowledge of it. They also had there various lights exhibited, showing the illuminating power of each, and they had also in the centre an excellent specimen of one of Sugg's patent^, which was sufficiently large to show them the illuminating power of the inventions of this gentleman. They were deeply indebted to Mr. Middleton for the decoration of the room. No ono could walk through the hall without being impressed with the beautiful plants before them. (Hear, hear, and applause.) He must also call their attention to the great obligation they were und r to Mr. A. Baugh. (Applause.) It would have been impossible for them to have accomplished what they had that evening without his most indefatigable exertions. (Hear, hear.) They were indebted to him for a large amount of help throughout tlie year, but that evening ho seemed to have been especially energetic, and they were deeply indebted to him for all his labours. (Hear, hear, and applause.) The company then separated and proceeded to examine the various objects of interest on THE SIDE TABLES. Beginning on the right hand side of the room, the first halt was made opposite a curious instrument called the compound^ pendulum. The instrument is a modifica- tion of Tisley's pendulum apparatus, graphically show- ing harmonic ratios, and was made by the science-loving Treasurer of the Society (Mr. D. Johnson), who has proved his mechanical ability by the construc- tion of the instrument in question. It consisted of two pendulums swinging in cross directions, and by a simple contrivance these were made to draw lines (called Lessagen's curves) which demonstated a scientific problem. These curves were drawn on cards and handed to the lookers-un, and many were taken away as souvenirs of the conversazione. The instrument was under the care of Mr. Richard Evans. Passing to the next table people anticipated the exhibition of a monochord, a siren, and Chladni's lines but, unfortunately, an accident disarranged some of the instruments. However, Mr. G. H. Bradley at- tracted a number to his table by his faithful siren which was continually whirled and blown at by those anxious to test the principles of sound and vibration. Adjoining this was a table under the care of Mr. T. T._ Groom, who very readily and lucidly explainer! the principles of the various instruments on his table, amongst which were a saccharimeter showing the practical application of polarization of light in esti- mating the strength of sugars a lantern polariscope, showing complimentary colours of ordinary and extra- ordinary rays, the overlapping of which produces white light also Norremberg's polariser, a vibrating prism to illustrate recomposition of prismatic colours into white light polariscope and selenite plate showing in- terference combined with polarization; a quantity of polariscopes illustrative of various principles, &c., most of which were lent by Mr. D. Johnson. Next came the photometer, an instrument which at- tracted a number of persons who were soon interested in the description given of it by Mr. T. Walker. The last table on this side, however, was the great attraction and was in charge of Mr. Mills, of Chester. The table contained the pneumatic apparatus, and at intervals Mr. Mills performed a series of experiments, illustrating atmospheric pressure. He showed that the air had weight, by placing a bell glass on the plate of the air pump, which, when the air was exhausted by a few strokes of the piston, could not be removed. He then showed that this pressure was exerted in all direc- tions and not downward, by only filling a jar with water, covering it with a plate of glass, and then turning the jar upside down, when it was seen that the plate of glass wa.s kept in position, and the water in the jar supported entirely by the upward pressure of the atmosphere. Next he briefly explained the principles involved in the construction of the barometer (which he said was an instrument for ascertaining the weight of the atmosphere), by taking a long glass tube, filling it with mercury, and arranging it, with the open end of the tube dipping into a vessel also containing mercury, under a receiver on the air pump as the air was exhausted, and, consequently, the pressure diminished, the mercury rapidly fell in the tube, rising again as the air was readmitted. An amusing experiment followed. Mr. Mills took a large tin bottle, containing a small quantity of water, which was placed on a gas stove till the water boiled, and the air driven out by the steam. The bottle was then tightly corked, and cold water poured unon it, when it immediately collapsed into a shapeless mass to the great delight of those who witnessed the experiment. Mr. Mills brought his demonstrations to a close, on each occasion, by exhaust- ing the air from a pair of Magdeburgh hemispheres, which li-f then offered to those around to test for them- selves the force required to pull them asunder. At the end of the room was a magneto-electric ap- paratus, induction coil, &c.. with which a number of experiments were made. The secondary coil was five miles long. There was also on the same table a large electro magnet, Gassoit's fountain, large leyden jar, bar of magnets illustrating Farraday's line of forces, &c. On passing to the other side of the room the first table met contained instruments for the electrolysis and decomposition of water; and passing to the next, one met a well known but always interesting instrument, viz., an electric apparatus which Messrs. Johnson and Munns made the cause of many" shocks." the screams of nervous ladies being occasionally heard mingling with the laughter of those around. Not far this was a table, which was a strong competitor with its neighbours. Here was Mr. E. B. Smith (Oswestry) with the lately-heard-of electric pen, with which he wrote amorous lines for the ladies, columns of figures for the man of commerce, and made drawings of heads for the artistic. From what the by- standers were given to understand this noted pen, as it passes along the paper, perforates it by an electrified needle. The perforated paper is then placed in a press, and the numerous small holes convey a kind of ink, which is applied by a handroller, to a plain sheet of paper underneath. Thus one perforated sheet will con- vey facsimile lines to any quantity of sheets separately placed under it in the press. The action of the per- perforating pen is somewhat similar to that of a lady's tracery wheel. Passing by a stand containing cases of coins of all nations (lent by Mr. S. Jones) and some gcod specimens of butterflies (lent by Mr. Frank Jo 'es), one arrives at, a table containing a spectroscopy (by Mr. W. Webster, F.C.S.), and then To [t ttble containing a model of fr. Isaac Shone'.? pneumatic pump, and a quantity of hydrostatic and insfrumenis, one bein r a glasr. representing the principle of his patent sewage ejector. These instruments were explain d and exM-jriiamtid on by Mr. E. Ault, to large numb-rs during the evening. About eight o'clock Mr. Acton and Mr. Stolterfortii gave short addresses explanatory of the objects of THE CKNTRM TABLE. Mr. BENNION ACTON explained that several of the specimens under the microscopes were living, and pre- sented problems of trreat interest. Dr. STOLTERFORTH confined his remarks especially to one o the microscopes which iim«trated objects seen through the eye of a beetle. He explained the difference in our eye from that of an insect, illustrating his re- marks bv full diagrams and sections. In regard to that particular microscope, it appeared that each of the lenses that make up the eye of the beetle forms an image of the black slightly in'front of the com- pound lenses, and the iniaee is inverted. The micro- scope was focussed for this image, so that the eye of the beetle is slightly out of the focus of the eye of the in- spector. The image seen by the microscope was in- verted, hence, as the image was twice inverted, it pre- sented itself to our eye in the position in which we see the figures between the stage and the lamp. The number of microscopes was 16, a large propor- tion of them being from Chester. The following are the exhibitors and the objects exhibited :—Mr. John Shaw, jun., Chester, Ist.'unvi nervose, Monterey Bay, U. S. Pacific Mr. Mills, Cheste", Fossil Diatoms from Cwm Bychan, a very interesting object; Mr SMieph-ard, Chester, a slide showing the diatoms in actual growth upon sea weed, some beautiful anemones (Lophopus eriistalinus) which had been hatched in Shepheard's own aquarium, were shown to great advantage, being alive and in active search after food, which, when caught, was speedily drawn into the body by its tentacles, also a young trout titsntor rauH-eri, by Mr. A. W. Lucas, of Chester, and fruit of the deer's horn fern Dr. Stolterforth exhibited multiplied images as seen through the eye. of a beetle. A pair of human figures were painted upon a glass slide and so arranged, that these fgures being seen through -the eye of the beetle, presented upon the eye a separate image for each facet. Mr. B. Acton exhibited some living diatoms Mr. David Johnson dwetophora elegans, a fresh water alga, and under another most powerful instrument, a good specimen of the carchemiua pvli/- pi/ilium; diatoms from seaweed, by Dr. Stolterforth; diatoms various, Mr. W. H. Munns, Grove Park School a specimen of Atlantic ooze, by Mr. Kennedy, Hone-street; diatoms of Biddtlphia, Dr. Eyton-Jones peristome of moss, rotifer or wheel animalcule, by Mr. Edwards, of Chester, and a good selection of mountain limestone. A few grains of sand were shown to consist of small shell, the spiral and other mlivks beiug distinctly visible.. THE ELECTRIC AND OTHER LTCHTS. One of the most interesting parts of the evening was the exhibition of the lime, electric, and gas lights, and some pert remarks on these by Mr. David Johnson. Having successfully shown the electric and lime lights, he said it was a very easy matter to test the illumina- ting power of any light. The relative value and illuminating power of the gas and electric lights had been known for a long period, and no material alteration had taken place. Hince Sir H. Davey introduced it, except in the day of Farraday, his successor, little progress had been made in the electric light. However, one of the effects of its introduction had been a great improvement in the quality of gal, and to set companies on the alert in regard to the illuminating power which they put into the mains of the streets. Mr. Johnson then referred to the burners of different characters which were before them and which had been placed there by the Gas Company, and showed the different effects produced by the burners. One point worthy of observation in re- gard to these burners was the difference in the lights coming from old and new burners. The light from the latter was of a brighter and paler colour and of greater illuminating power, whilst the light from the old burner was of a yellow colour and less illuminating power—the cajse being that the wear and other causes had widened the slit allowing a large quantity of gas to escape which did not mix thoroughly with the atmosphere, and consequently the illuminating power was decreased. Mr. Johnson also, gave an explanation of the lime light, which he said was a combination of oxygen and hydrogen and its different composition was shown in its pale blue colour. Reverting to the electric light, he said its cost rendered itimpmcticble except for especial purposes, such as for light-houses, &c., for which pur. poses it had been used for over twenty years, during which time it had hardly improved at all. He then referred to the electric candle, concluding by saying he had not time to speak further of the relative merits of the vari- ous lights. The electric light which they saw was about (iOO candles, and the centre gas light, Sugg's patent, was about 150 candles. Several persons afterwards went on to the platform, and closely inspected the electric light, which threw a very brilliant illumination through the whole of the large hall. All the public addresses being concluded, the company again moved round to take a final view of the objects which had especially interested them. We observed amongst THE COMPANY PRESENT The President of the Society, Dr. and Mrs. Williams and Miss Williams, Li.ut.-Co!. Jones and Mrs. Jones, W. Low, Esq., and Mrs. Low, E. Evans, Esq., Bron- wylfa, and family; Bishop, Esq., and Mrs. Bishop. Llanerchrugog Hall; Dr. Eyton-Jones, Miss Long, and Miss Walker, Mr. 1. Shone (Mayor), LI. Williams, Esq., M.B., and Mrs. Williams, Mr. J. Lewis and family, Mr. Evan Morris and Miss Morris, Mr. B. and Mrs. and Mr. T. A. Acton, Rev. D. Howell and Mrs. Howell, Rev. W. Davies, Rev. M. H. C. Shelton, Rev. Griffith Jones, Mrs. Reid and Mr. Vaughan Williams, Rev. Canon Hilton, Rev. R. E. Jones, Rev. R. J. Lewis, Gresford Rev. M. Hamer, Rev. J. Howell, Rev. J. M. Bamford, Rev. G. H. Barker, Mr. W. Overton, Mr. and Mrs. and the Misses Hart- shorne, Mrs. Darby and party, Brymbo; Mr. W. J. Russell and Mrs. Russell, Mr. Mrs. and the Misses Sherratt, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, Mr. A. Bradley and Miss Bradley, Mrs. Thomas and the Misses Thomas,, Ashfield, Mr. Robert Williams and Miss Donoven, Mr. F. and Miss Allmand, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ault, Mr. A. C. Baugh (hon. sec.), Mr. Bate, Mr. J. O. and Mrs. Bury and friend, Mr. T. Bury, Mr. J. A. Chadwick, Mr. E. S. and Mrs. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, Mr. J. S. Crawford, M r. H. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Edisbury, Air. A. W. Edwards, Mr J. Fraser, Mr. N. R. Griffith, Mr. G. GrQome, Mr. T. and Mrs. Goodier, Mr. W. and Mrs. Higgins, Mr. C. W. Hughes, Mr. C., Mrs., and Miss Hughes, Mr. T. Jackson, Mr. D. Johnson, Mr. E. M. Jones, Mr. J. M. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. W. and Miss Kennedy, Mr. J. F. and Mrs. Kelley and Miss Camming, Mr. F. Newstead, Mr. and Mrs. B. Owen, Mr. F. Page, Mr. G. Pilling, Dr. Lauton and Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Eo and Miss Rowland, Mr. Frederick E. Roe, Mr. E. B. Simms, Mr. W. and Mrs. Sisson, Mr. E. Smith and family, Mr. Scott, Mr. G. Thomas, C. E., Bersham Mr. B. Wakeford, Mr. T. and Mrs. Walter, Mr. B. T. Williams, and the Misses Williams, Plajtirion, &c., &c. The conversazione was exceptionally successful from the beginning to the end, and the arrangements were made and worked with a masterly hand. Every con- venience and accommodation was provided, not the least acceptable being the cloak room and the refresh- ments, which latter were tastefully and welcomly served by Mr. Stevens, of Hope-street.

BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before T. Or Jones, E. Williams, W Overton, Esqs., and Dr. Eyton-Jones. APPLICATION. Mr. T. Bury, made an application on behalf of Mrs. Anne Jones, John-street, for a separation from her husband Daniel Jones, now living in Liverpool, on the ground of his having deserted her in September last, and left her and three children without sufficient means for their support. The application was granted. STEALING A HANDCART. Bernard Hvjgins, a notorious character, was brought up on remand charged with having stolen a handcart the property of Ellis Edwards, fishmonger. Edwards stated that on the 5th of June, 1877, he was with the handcart at the station waiting for some mackerel. The prisoner asked him for the loan of it, but witness refused such. Edwards went soon after to dinner leaving the handcart behind, and when he came back he discovered that the handcart had been stolen. He enquired about it and was told that it had been taken by two men in the direction of Wheatsheaf. He proceeded to Wheatsheaf and there found that it had been taken further till at last it was traced to Buckley, where it had been sold to a man of the name of Cardiff. He and Sergeant Dutton went next day to Buckley and took the cart away. Thomas Cardiff, labourer, Buckley, deposed having bought the cart of the prisoner, who at first asked £1 for it, but afterwards lowered his price to 8s, for which witness bought it. When he found it was a stolen cart he went to Mold to the Superintendent of the police to know what he should do with it. He placed it in the bridewell yard for safety. P.C. Dutton having given evidence, prisoner was sentenced to three months' hard labour. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Mr. Poyser appeared on behalf of Mr. Peter Price Black Lion, for the endorsement of the license to him from Mr. Aspinall. Granted. ASSAULT. Mary Edwards, Rhosddu, summoned Edward Williams, also of Rhosddu, for an assault. Prosecutrix said she was going home on Saturday night, when she was attacked by the defendant and his wife, and severely abused. After Rome witnesses had been called and examined at length by the Chairman in Welsh, defendant was fined 5s. and costs. DRUNK. Arm Davies, of Corwen, was charged by P.C. McCloud with being drunk and incapable on Saturday night last. Discharged on promising tu leave the town. SCHOOL BOARD CASK. Sarah Adams, widow, Chester-street, was summoned by Mr Lindop for not sending her two children to school. Fined 5s. and costs, or seven days in default. WEDNESDAY.—Before T. C. Jones, Esq. ASSAULTING THE POLICE. John Evans, labourer was charged by P.C. Hughes with indecent behaviour and assaulting the police on Tuesday night. Remanded until Monday. THURSDAY.—Before T. Esq. Catherine Forster, was charged by P.C. Hughes, with begging in Hightown on Wednesday. —Committed to prison for 7 days with hard labour. ) C FRIDAY.—Before T. C. Jones. F DRUNK. Henri> Edwards, labourer, lilio'.ty^len, v. forged with being drunk and i .,capable, ac2 nea J Swan Inn on Thursday. —Discharged wi li a c^trtio. (le mje Hmrt/, a blmdman, charged vj.ln bcl..g drunk in M iu.it-^treet, put back until Ma.id^y. BEGBINC,. Joseph Jtfittiiicl, labourer, Welshpool, Y.T-S .r.nmoned for begging in Enry-street on Thursday.— to prison for 14 days hard labour.

COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before J. H. Foulkes, Esq. jí BE (ICING. John H1':1.r¡in..o, alias Eoarkc, was charged by P.C. Williams, Ponkey, with begging in that place om Saturday last. Prisoner, who is (12 years of age, begged at the officer's house. Having been kept in prison for two days he was now discharged. WEDNESDAY.—Before S. Yorke Esq. BEGOING. James Broivn, who said he C1.me from Winsford Cheshire, was charged by P.C. Wynne with i)- at Uhostvilcn on Tuesday last. Sentenced to 1'4 .1 with hard labour.—Prisoner. "Much ooiiged, sir."

LOCAL LAW CASES. QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION.—MONDAY. (Sittings in Banco, before Mr. Justice MELI.OR and Mr, Justice FIELD). BARTON V. GOODRICH. This was a remarkable case arising out of a contest for the possession of a Welsh mine (between mortgagees and a judgment creditor)—a contest carried on in the Chancery and Common Law Divisions, and which at one time seemed likely to give rise, if not to r» conflict at all events to some difference of opinion between those Divisions. Early in November, the mortga.ees (as they alleged) entered into possession of the colliery, an action being ihen pending against the proprietors, in which, next day, judgment was entered and execution issued, levied by the Sheriff of Denbighshire next day. The sheriff's man was put into possession, and the sheriff had notice of the claim of the mortgagees, and, as alleged by them, he afterwards went out of oossossion. Then there was an "interpleader summons between the creditor and the mortgagees to decide who was entitled to the colliery, which came before. Mr. Justice Field, and whi e it was pending the mortgagees insti- tuted a suit ;n Chancery, before the Master of the Rolls, against the Sheriff of Denbighshire, for an injunction to restrain him from further eiilci-ciyig the execution or interfering with the colliery, and on the 2lJthof Novem- ber the injunction was granted, and, as alleged, the sheriff's man at that time had gone out of possession. In the meantime, the learned Judge (Mr. Justice Field) decided on the interpleader summons that there should be an issue tried between the parties. On the 4th December the sheriff, as alleged, proceeded to enforce the execution by putting men again into possession and giving notice to the colliery manager not to sell coal, and thereupon an application was'made to the Master of the Rolls for an order to commit the sheriff for breach of the injunction. The Master of the Rolls, however, thought it b-st that the matter should come before the learned Judge who had decided on the interpleader summons, and so the matter came here on an applica- against the sheriff for contempt. Mr. J. G. Wood (of the Cuancery Bar) appeared for the plaintiffs, the mortgagees; Mr. Charles Kussell, Q.C., and Mr. Simms werS for the sheriff. The conflict chiefly was as to whether the sheriff's man had gone out of possession before the injunction and then re-entered in breach of the injunction, as the plaintiffs alleged, or whether, as the sheriff alleged, he had remained in possession from the first, so that there had been no breach of the injunction As to this it appeared that, there being no accommodation on the colliery, he had only remained there during the day and left in the evening to find lodgin x. But, according to his affidavit—though the affidavits were conflicting—he never intended to or did give up and leave possession of the colliery. After a long hearing, which took up a great part of the day, The COURT decided in favour of the sheriff, refusing the application to commit him with costs. Mr. Justice MELLOR, in giving his judgment, said he did not think the Master of the Rolls had intended, by his order, to interfere with the rights of the parties, but only to prevent their position from being altered or interfered with by any active course on the part of the sheriff in levying the execution or disposing of the property. That being so, the sheriff's man, having in Ins opinion done nothing but seek a lodging at night, there had been no discontinuance of possession by the sheriff, and therefore no breach of the injunction, and so there was no ground for committing the sheriff, who had done nothing but keep in possession. Mr. Justice FIELD delivered judgment to the like effect, in accordance with the opinion he had formed at Chambers that there had been no discontinuance of possession, and therefore no breach of the order. Ap- plication dismissed, with costs. HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. CHANCERY DIVISION. Before Lord Justice BAUALLAY. THE HEV. MR. DAVIES AND ANOTHER V. PHILLIPS The hearing of this action to recover right of way frompromisesat IG ari(i King-street, Wrexham, and to recover damages for interference with same was re- sumed on Wednesday. Mr. GLASS, Q.C., in the course of his address for the defence, dwelt upon the mode of trial, and pointed oat that less expense would have attended the trial of the case at the Wrexham County Court. He also com- mented on the point whether relief or damages should be given, aim submitted that as regards Prvnne, there was no case at all. He asked that Prynne's case be was no case at all. He asked that Prynne's case be dismissed with costs. If plaintiffs got any relief at all, whatever relief they got sounded only in damages. His client had a right to Ret off as against these costs and damages, the amount of costs to which the plaintiffs had rendered themselves liable by claims, in respect of which they had failed. He contended that if any relief should be given on the right of way question, of damages only, so far as costs were concerned, the plaintiffs should be I bound to pay the costs. They should be set off against any relief attained. Mr FREELING, addressing the court on behalf of the defence, said the action was originally commenced by Mr. Davies alone but the case had been since amended by the introduction of .Mr. Prynne. Ori .anally the question was that of injury to reversion. He thought he might dismiss Thomas Prynne very easily, because the injuries for which lie claimed dafciages all occurred prior to the institution of the action. The case was a reversioner's action for damage done to his premises. Putting aside for a moment the claim in respect of rent, what damage, he asked, had do lie to the reversion^ Was the breaking up of the wall any damage? No, it had been restored. Was any impediment to Prynne's occupation any damage? certainly not. Was the blocking up of the right of way? certainly not, because it might have been restored before the reversionary came in. As to the alleged reduction of rent to the extent of £ 8 or £10 out of ±125 per annum, there was not a single allegation of an attempt to let; not an allegation of an inquiry afcer a tenant. He wanted to know why the action should not have been brought in a County Court. An action for damages for carrying ashes through a house must have been within the County Court limit, as also a question of right of way. Mr. COOK, speaking for the defence, dealt with the question of damage. He contended that the Sanitary Commissioners had the power to compel persons to put proper water closets and ashpits in each house. Sup- pose Mr. Davies had the right of way, even then the Commissioners could compel him to put his ashes in his own premises, and prevent him from taking them to the adjoining house the object of the Commissioners being that every house should have a proper water cioset and ashpit, and that for sanitary purposes. There- fore the right of way could not be used for the purposes for which it was claimed. ,¥r- Bbis™vvk summed up the case for the plaintiffs, after, which his Lordship expressed an opinion that plaintiff was entitled to an injunction to to restrain interference with rLht of way to the ash pit. His present opinion was that if that injunc- tion was granted, there could be no damages in respect to anything subsequent to when the decree was passed. Giving back the right of way will clear damages sub- sequent. The question will remain whether plaintiff or other of them are entitled to any d-vnages in respect of the interval of time between these works being carried on in October, and the time he made these orders. With regard to that he should like to ge through the evidence, which was very conflicting in- deed. He did not know how far Mr. Bristowe would think it advisable, instead of having an injunction to have damages for the future, if he thought he was entitled to the injunction. Mr. BRISTOWE My client, my lord, considers that the right of way is more important than any damages we should be likely to obtain. The Court then proceeded to the next case on the list. Judgment including costs reserved.

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