Wrexham Guardian

BOPOUGH PETTY SESSIOSS., j MoXDAT.—Before C. Hughes, Esq. (chairman), T. C. Jones J. C. Owen, Esqrs. CARELESS DRIVINU. Thos. Grhji'hs bnner, of Ardry Felin, Bangor, was summoned for neg igent and careless driving. Mr. Geo. Eddowes stated that on the 19th June he was working in a cutting near the Barracks. Aoout four o'clock in the afternoon the defendant drove up in a trap and direct into the cutting. Witness said he found the horse's legs around his neck, and how he got out he did not know. When he got out defendant showed him the whip and was going to flog him. lie nearly knocked him senseless. Defendant said he saw another trap coming, and in getting out out of its way the horse got into the cutting. Eddowes said the defendant never offered to assist him nor anything. He refused to give him his name, and when he was going away .he said" You scamp if you were hurt you would be well paid for it. He thought th" horse must have fallen over the heap oi earth and into the cutting. The Clerk Was he sober. „ Witness He was what some call market fresh, but what I call drunk. „ „ 1 Mr. Lee, who witnessed the whole an air, proved that the defendant drove at a great speed up to the cutting. He then heard a cry, a crash, and a shout, and on walking back saw the horse in the cutting. Defendant declared he was sober, but he (witness) declared he was n°.Tohn^-Jones Beast Market, who was also in the cut- ting, said he was "knocked flying," and when he go*, up'he saw Eddowes, scrawling from the horse s legs.' Defendant called a witness who was riding with him, and his evidence was to the effect that defendant saw another trap coming. After he had passed it he turned round to speak to the driver of it, and" before le could recover the mare was in the cutting. He said he he- lieved if Maester Griffiths had given Eddowes some- thini.{ he would not have summoned him. The Clerk Was he drunk or sober ? Witness He was sober, sir. Eddowes: You told me he was what was called "market fresh." Witness No I didn't, George The Bench thought there had been carelessness on the part of the defendant, but they did not think there was anything wilful in his conduct, and under the cir- cumstances they fined him 5s. and expenses; total, £1 2s. Gd. STEALING BOOTS. John Francis, private in the 23rd llegiment stationed at Wrexham, was charged with having stolen a pair of Wilb'am Evans, labourer, stated that about 7.30 on the preceding Tuesday evening he saw the defendant coming up Priory-street. He went to Mr. Aston s window and examined a pair of boots which were hanging outside the door. Alter which he took them off the nail and put them under his arm. W itness ioi- lowed the defendant as far as Bank-street, and then gave information to the police.. PC Griffith stated that having received information, he proceeded to look for the defendant, and eyeutua iv he round him in Charles-street.. He then sam he did not steal the boots-his wife did it for him. Afterwaids be admitted that he had stolen them, and said he must have been mad to have done it. Mr Samuel Aston stated that the boots proiaiceu were his property, and they were y, orfch 2s. Ud. Defendant, wiio elected to be tried by the Bench, pleaded guilty. He had been in the regiment for eleven pleaded guilty. He had been in the regiment for eleven jjench sentenced the defendant to one month s imprisonment with hard laboui. ABUSIVE LANGUAGE. Gordon Boss Christian was summoned by Jane Williams, a young woman, with using abusive language to her Ol the 25th inst. Mr Owen Jones appeared for the prosecution. Defendant was fined 40s. and costs, or one months imprisonment with hard labour in default. ADJOURNMENT. In th° case of Elizabeth Darks and Edmnl Dames, on the application of Mr. Sherratt, it was further ad journed for the production of further evidence. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. William Roberts, labourer, Beast Market, was charged by P.C. McLeod with being drunk and disorderly in the Beast Market on Saturday night last, at about eleven o'clock. Defendant was stripped ready and wanting to fight.—Discharged with a caution. WEDNESDAY.—Before Charles Hughes and Edward Williams, Esqrs. ASSAULT. Josiah Brown, Rhosddu, was charged with assaulting Eliza Wilcock, in Hope-street, on the previous night, by kicking her and striking her on the face. In defence prisoner said complainant had struck him with her umbrella. The Bench fined him 20s. and costs, or 14 days imprisonment in default, with hard labour. FRIDAY.—Before C. Hughes, Esq. ALLEGED BURGLARY. Tunothu Oalfs, a tramp, was charged with having entered the Old Vicarage School, and stolen therefrom a 3niall desk, and a book, the property of Messrs. Kelly and Woodrow. P.C. Hughes stated that just before two o'clock-that morning he found the defendant near the well at the bottom of Priory-street. On seeing the officer the prisoner ran off towards the Walks. Hughes pursued and an approaching the prisoner asked him what he had under Lis arm. He replied he had a box and that he had got it from a pawn shop. On the officer attempting to take him into custody he became violent and Hughes was obliged to use his scan. On enquires being made it was discovered that someone had entered the Old Vicarage School, books and satchels there having been scattered over the place. The case was adjourned until Monday.

COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before J. H. Ffoulkes, Esq., and Captain F. G. Barker. A NICE FINISH OF A HOLIDAY. Thomas Mullholland, labourer, of Liverpool, who had come to Rossett to spend a holiday was summoned by Mr. Thomas Lloyd, shopkeeper, of Rossett, with break- ing a pane of glass valued at 20s. Defendant went into plaiatiri's shop, and, enquiring for some goods plaintiff had not got, put his fist through the pane of glass in the door. Defendant was ordered to pay the damages. He was also sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment with hard labour for an assault on Mr. Lloyd, and to a further imprisonment of fourteen days for an assault on P.C. Miles whilst in the execution of his duty. The second imprisonment to commence at the conclusion of the former. STEALING IRON. John Cash was brought up charged with having stolen sixty-six pounds of scrap iron, on June 26th, belonging to the Broughton Colliery Company. Mr. David Price, manager of the colliery, said on the day in question the prisoner was discovered in the act of taking away some of the iron. He was taken to the offices where witness examined him and charged him with the theft, which defendant denied. The iron was valued at 4s. Committed for one month s imprisonment with hard labour. ALLEGED BURGLARY AT BRYMBO. Thos. Huc/hes, and Charles Mumford, of Brymbo, were charged by P.C. Littlehales with having broken into the Brymbo Industrial Co-operative Stores, and having stolen therefrom money and a cheque to the value of about £12, and a silver watch and chain. Mr Thos. Charles, secretary to the stores, was first examined, and deposed having found the outer door with a panel cut out and an inner door much damaged, apparently by a chisel. Information of the robbery was brought to him by Wm. Williams, shop boy. William Williams, shop boy, said he went to the stores on the morning after the robbeiy, and found the outside door had been broken open. He went for Mr. Charles. On entering he missed a cheque from Mr. W. H. Darby for JE5 8s. 5d, and £7 in eold silver and copper. This money was in the desk and it had been taken from there. There was no lock on it He saw the money in the desk on the Thursday niaht. previous. Witness knew both of the prisoners who lived near the stores. There was also a watch stolen from the stores (watch produced) it belonged to a Mr. Jenks, and had been brought to the stores by Mr. Walker, the manager. P C Littlehales said from information he received on Thursday morning he went to Buckley when he appre- hended Hughes. Witness said I charge you with breaking into the Co-operative stores at Brymbo and ateabiur £9 more or less, a silver watch, and a cheque for E5 13s. od. Prisoner replied, "I know nothing about it." Witness then took him into his lodgings where he searched him and found Is. lOd. upon him. Prisoner reached the watch, which was hanging on a nail and living it witness, said, "This is the watch, I had it from the Co-operative stores. Prisoner was then brought to Brymbo and taken to Wrexham. On Satur- day fast witness had to come to see tne prisoner Hughes about some clothes in the bridewell when he made the following voluntary statement. I was going down by Parry's shop about eleven o'clock that night when I saw Charles Mumford. I was in drink He asked me to come with him to the Co-operative shop. We went down the entrv between the public house and the shop He nut me to watch outside. He cut the door and went into the shop. When he came out he gave me £5, which he said was half the money, a cheque, and the watch We then separated. He threatened to punch my head if I split." In consequence of that witness arrested Mumford. He found him working at a public- horse in Brymbo. Witness charged him m the usual way H'(>V<ked witness if he was in earnest W itness replied he was. He said I know nothing about it. He was then taken into custody. On the following Saturday witness, accompanied by P.C. Henshaw, searched Mumford's house at Brymbo. They found a large bunch of keys (the keys were produced, and appeared to be a very old lot, which prisoner said he was repair- ] l They were 27 in number, seven of them were skeleton keys). There is, also, a large vice, a brace, a-d an are,' which were reported as being stolen some- t-iine a"o. They then went to the place at Penrhos, where prisoner had been working, and in searching over hid tooli found a half inch chisel (produced), which corresponded exactly with the marks made on the mThe 'f lCTkd(Mrft1Lewis^ and the magistrates compli- merited the officer for the exceedingly clear and fair way in which he gave his evidence. The prisoners were then remanded until Monday next, at ten o'clock. Bail being refused. i

SOUND INVESTMENTS. At one time during the past month the prospect of even a slight increase in the value of money excited unusual interest owing to the fact that capital has remained dormant for such a prolonged period. For some time past the surplus accumulations of funds have positively been the source of anxiety to intending investors as well as to banking and other financial institutions who have had the custody of large amounts which it has been impossible to employ legitimately with advantage. The high level of prices to which Consols, English Railway Debenture and Preference Stocks. Colonial Government Bonds, and similar securities bearing fixed rates of interest have advanced, is clearly traceable to the exceptionally low rate of money, as, of course, those who, in more prosperous times, placed their money on deposit, have been compelled to divert their attention to such high class securities in order to ensure a certain 3 or 4 per cent. as against the trilling interest offered by the Banks. The first cause for an improvement in the value of money must be looked for in a revival in trade, and the immediate effect of such a welcome change would be to give a marked impetus to all classes of enterprise and those who have hitherto invested in securities paying fixed rates will, doubtless, be attracted to such as* are not thus limited. The payment of the half-yearly dividends during this and next month will still further augment the amount of idle money by several millions, and force the consideration of its profitable employment upon the minds of those who have it at command. Many who agree in these views will follow in the old grooves and direct their attention to the Ordinary Stocks of Railways, but it should be remembered that in the majority of instances the heavy commitments for new works involving fresh capital must have a tendency to dilute the dividends for some time to come. Foreign Government Stocks, therefore (with the ex- ception of the United States, French, Italian, and Argentine), being out of favour, there is no more promising outlet at the moment than Tramways. TRAMWAYS. The difficulty hitherto has been to find a sufficient amount of these securities of a promising character at a price to yield a fair income, even the prospect of an in- crease in value commanding a high premium. A very favourable opportunity is presented at the moment in the issue by the Tramways and General Works Com- pany of shares in three different and important tram- way systems which that prosperous company has re- ceived in final payment for works just completed. The wisdom of distributing investments over a variety of securities has been advocated by me for many years past, the old admonition to avoid" placing too many eggs in one basket" applying with special force in the investment of money. The issue in question offers the advantage of such a distribution, with the additional attraction of purchasing three sound tramway proper- ties at an average of less than the par value. Thus an investment of £ 100 nominal in each of the three com- ] panics would cost as follows 10 Imperial Shares of S10 each at 210 = kloo 20 Calais „ 5 5 = 100 10 Swansea" 10 8 = 80 Or, £ 300 nominal capital for E280 Such an opportunity for making an investment in progressive tramway securities does not often present itself. As demonstrating the eagerness with which really good tramway shares are absorbed when it is known that the companies are under the control of directors of experience, I may mention that notwith- standing the exceptional stagnation in the stock markets, the applications last month for shares in the Tramways Company of Germany have been so large that it is probable many who were shut out by the closing of the list, will be eager buyers at a premium when the traffic returns are published. The receipts at the present time, on the lines in Hanover alone (not- withstanding that the most important sections are as yet incomplete) amount to no less than k3 15s. per one horse car per day, which is considerably above the average. Those who may desire to extend the area of their in- vestments, might act wisely in blending an equal pro- portion of the shares of the Tramways Company of Germany with the three Companies now offered for sale by the Tramways and General Works Company. Steam on Tramways.—Shareholders in Tramway Companies will be interested to know the exact position l of this question, which is so important as affecting the value of their property. The very favourable report of the Committee of the House of Lords, to which I have before referred, was made at so late a period this Session that it was found impossible by the Government to bring in a Bill to give effect to the recommendation contained therein. Early next Session, however, a General Bill will be introduced. In the meantime an important step has been taken by the Board of Trade, who are now carrying through its final stage a measure which will authorize them to grant to Tramway Com- panies licences for the experimental use of mechanical power for the period of one year, which will enable the Companies to avail themselves of the privilege pending the passage of the special general Act. As showing the keen interest which this question excites, it is pleasing to notice that the municipal authorities in several important towns have already intimated to the Tramway Companies their full consent to their taking advantage of the Board of Trade licence. From this it will be seen that in the course of the next few months a considerable stride will be Made towards giving effect to the introduction of this great improve- ment in the working of Tramways. Imperial Tramways. -After many disappointments, arising from a variety of causes, the final section of this Company's system from Dublin to Blackrock has at last been opened. The Company has now 28 miles of Tramway in full operation. The traffic receipts for the week ending the 21st June, amounted to 9,380, for the week ending the 28th, £410. I fully expect these traffics will advance steadily from week to week. Swansea Ti-amicays.-In all experience of Tramway enterprise, in this or any other country, it would be im- possible to find a parallel for the obstructive policy against which this Company has had to contend; for not only has opposition been encountered from many individuals, but for a long time the Corporation exhibited a spirit of petty hostility, as though they were anxious to emulate their semi-barbaric prototype, China, in the matter of Railways. Happily, however, common sense has at last triumphed, and the Company will now be enabled to complete the original programme, and there is every prospect that in the course of the present month the Company will have an unbroken line from the populous district of Morriston to Swan- sea, with further access to the Mumbles, Oystermouth, &c., by virtue of their running powers over the Oyster- mouth lines. It is important to mention that the Swansea Tram- way Company is also possessed of a large amount of free- hold land in the town, which their own Tramway will day by day develope into value. Calais Tramways.—This compact little Tramway connecting Calais with the great lace manufacturing suburb of St: Pierre was opened for traffic some time since, and having attended the inauguration and subse- quently again visited Calais to satisfy myself upon some minor points of working detail, I am very favourably impressed with the prospects of the Company. Al- though the lines are not yet constructed to the principal square in the town of Calais, the receipts are very satisfactory. Sunderland Tramways and Chester Tramways,-Both these systems will be in full work this month, and I shall be very much surprised if the traffics are not in excess of the early estimates formed of them. These will henceforth be published weekly. All the foregoing Tramway Securities I consider specially worthy of attention as not being fully devel- oped, but those who prefer long established undertakings the shares of which can now be purchased to include a half-year's dividend already accrued, may safely invest in any of the following :—Anglo-Argentine, Birkenhead Preference, Barcelona, Dublin, Hull, Liverpool, Provincial, Rouen, Wolverhampton, Tramways Union, and Tramways and General Works. Varna P.(tilway.-It is satisfactory to know that the favourable opinions which I have previously expressed as to the good intentions of the Bulgarian Government are likely to be fully realized, and so important does that Government consider the development of Railways that a project is at this moment under consideration for extending the Varna Railway to Sophia. It is evident, that Bulgaria is not only determined to faith- fully discharge its obligations to the Varna Railway but I is financially strong enough to do so. A commissioner is at this moment on his way to collect the funds to meet the coupon due in August, and further to make an arrangement conjointly with the new Principality and the Turkish Government, for the gradual liquidation of the arrears. Under all these circumstances there is every probability of a further advance in the 3 per cent. Obligations holding* as they do a prior charge upon the whole undertaking. Ebcrle's Hotels and Restaurant Company, Liverpool.— Shareholders in this essentially home property will learn with pleasure that the favourable anticipations expressed by the chairman at the recent meeting, when a dividend of 6 per cent. for the past year was declared, are being realized. The receipts at the Restaurant (upon which the great bulk of the Capital has been ex- pended) are steadily increasing, and as trade improves, this must inevitably continue, as well as at both the Hotels. The dividend prospects for the current year are improving, and the shares are therefore well worth attention at the small premium at which they are now quoted. CANADIAN RAILWAYS. The Grand Trunk and Great Western of Canada.— The efforts to bring ahout a harmonious working arrangement between these two companies gains strength daily. The meeting of the Grand Trunk on Monday showed that although called for a special purpose, it was impossible to suppress some demonstration from the proprietors upon this question, which is not so one-sided as m:1ny suppose, inasmuch as in response to my special circulars I have received a large amount of support, not only from those who are shareholders in both Com- panies hat also from those who are holders of Great Western of Canada Stocks only, and it is a significant fact that it is the latter who express the most pungent and caustic opinions up n the policy of their Board, in refusing that which appears to be universally con- sidered as absolutely essential to the prosperity of the two Companies. There must be something radically wrong in the positions of these two great Companies to account for the ruinously depreciated value of each property. The removal of the causes for such a lamentable state of affairs would ensure a rapid rebound in the stocks of both Railways, and any movement in such a direction would be heartily welcomed by the long suffering share- holders whose patience has been well-nigh exhausted. Great Eastern Railway.—The improvement in the weekly traffics continues in marked contrast to other lines. I still consider the Ordinary Stock a cheap in- vestment for locking up. London, Chatham and Dover Railway.—The traffic returns for the twenty-five weeks ending 22nd June, compared with the corresponding period last year show a decrease of £It:i,3Ð2, but as in 1878 the receipts were augmented in connection with the Paris Exhibition, it is only fair to compare with 1877 when there was no exceptional source of traffic. Thus this year's receipts are in excess of the same period in 1877 to the extent of £1:3,435. Notwithstanding the prevailing misgivings that all railway accounts for the past half-year will be somewhat gloomy, I think this railway will show a steady development which will encourage holders to look forward with confidence to the future.—From Mr. Willixm. Abbott's Circular for July, 10, Tokenhouse Yard, London, E.G.,

THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. TO THE EDITOR OF THE GUAKDIAJT. SIR,—I beg to avail myself of your kindness to state in your columns, for the information of friends of the Grammar School, that there is good hope that the great difficulties respecting the school are in a favourable position for early removal. With mutual help and patienc?, perhaps, other difficnihes will in time disappear.—Your obedient servant, 4 July 2nd, 1879. THOMAS KmK.

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. ODDFELLOWS' FETE.—On Monday last the Pride oftlieRhos" Lodge of Oddfellows held a fete in Llanerchrugog Park, which had been kiudly lent by S. R. Bishop, Esq. The members assembled in the morning at the Blue Bell, when a procession was formed, with the band of the Royal Denbighshire and Merionethshire Militia at its head, which paraded the different streets and ultimately wended its way to the park. There was a moderate number of visitors present.

RHAGGATT. FESTIVITIES.—In the month of August, last year, the heir to the Rhaggatt estate, Mr. Edward Owen Yaughan Lloyd, of Rhaggatt and Berth, near Ruthin, attained his majority, and the event was celebrated with rejoicings of an extensive nature by tenants and well-wishers in the neighbourhood of Rhaggatt and Ruthin. Mr. Lloyd has nov.,p given a grand ball and banquet to his tenants and well- wishers at Rbaggatt, and invitations were sent out to the number of about 500. Tents were erected on the grounds at Rhaggatt. The dancing tent, measuring twenty-five yards by ten yards, was supplied by Mr. Edwards, Black Horse, Ruthin, and was capable of holding about 550 persons.—A dinner party took place on Monday evening at 7.30. On Tuesday evening the ball was opened soon after nine o'clock by Mr. Lloyd and Miss Jones, Plas Llanynys, Ruthin, daughter of the oldest tenant on the estate, Mrs. Edward Lloyd and Mrs. Jones, Plas Llanynys, and Miss Lloyd and Mr. Owen, of Rhaggatt. Notwithstanding the unfavourable weaker, upwards of 400 persons were present from Corwen, Carrog, Bryn Eglwvs, Llandegla, Llan- armon, and Ruthin. Supper commenced at twelve o'clock, and everything was in the best style.—On Wednesday, a garden party took place at two p.m., when we noticed the following present:—Mr. E. O. V. Lloyd. M"s. Edward Lloyd and Miss Lloyd, the Rev. W. Hicks Owen, St. Asaph; Rev. T. Brown, Rev. Canon Wynne Edwards, Mrs. Edwards and Miss Edwards, the Rev. Elias and Mrs. Owen, Ruthin; Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Rpv. Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Llanynys; Major and Mrs. Hughes, Ystrad Colonel, Captain, and Mrs. Humberston, Glanvwern Mrs. Richards, Caerynwch; Captain, Mrs., and Miss Taylor, Tyn- llwyn; Mrs. Morgan; Mrs. and Miss Owen, Dol- gelley; Mr. and Mrs. Kerr and party, Maesmor; Mr., Mrs., Miss and Mr. J. H. Walker, Corwen Mr. Beverley Mr. Bottomley Mr. Hickey Mr. Foreman; Mr. Philimore Mr. Germain; Mrs. and Mr. Beech Mr., Mrs., and Miss Sandbach Revs. J. Thomas, Rhyl; R. Owen, Bryneglwys Lloyd, Llanarmon; J. Owen, Llandegla; J. Williams, Ruthin; and R. Owen, Glvndyfrdwy Mr. D. R. Jones, Corwen Mr. E. O. Lloyd, London Mr. J. E. Evans, Llansantffraid, &c., &c. On Thursday a ball was given to the neighbouring gentry.

THE TRAMWAY AND GENERAL WORKS Co. LIMITED. —The above Co. now offer for sale a quantity of Shares in the Calais and Imperial Tramways Co., and Swansea Improvements and Tramways Co. In regard to the Imperial Co. it is constituted on the principle that the union of tramway undertakings is productive of strength as regards efficiency and economy of management, and thus the dividends will not be dependent upon the earnings of any one tramway, but on the general profits of several care- fully selected undertakings. In regard to the Swansea Improvements and Tramway Co., the reports seem to indicate that it will eventually become a very valuable property, for in the year ended May last, the receipts nearly doubled those of the preceding year and the working expenses were considerably less. When develop- ments, now proceeding, are concluded there will, no doubt, be a far greater increase in the receipts. A lease of the Calais tramway has recently been acquired by the Tramway and General Works Company, and there is every prospect of it becoming under the new management, highly successful. The company have offices in Moorgate street, E.C., and applications should be made immediately. EPPS'S GLYCERINE JUJUBES.—CAUTION !—These effective and agreeable confections are sold by most Chemists, by others, however, attempts are often made at substitution, we therefore deem. it necessary to cau- tion the public that they can only be obtained in boxes, 6d. and Is.; Labelled "James Epps and Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, 48, Threadneedle Street, and 170, Piccadilly, London." EPPS'S COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING.—"By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a care- ful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a. delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—Civil Service Gazette.-—Sold only in Packets labelled—" JAMKS Epps & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, London." "NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND. "—Procrastination with many is the besetting sin. Everything is put off till "to morrow." The torpid liver is unheeded until jaundice, consumption, or abscess of the liver is esta- blished. These maladies are curable if arrested in time by that fine tonic and alterative medicine, Page Wood- cock's Wind Pills. Thousands are taking them for almost every complaint, and are being cured. "It's never too late to mend." Of all Chemists, at Is. and 2s. 9d. per box.

DENBIGHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. I The Quarter Sessions for Denbighshire commenced on Thursday, at the County' Hall, Ruthin, under the chairmanship of Mr Thomas Hughes, there being also present Major W. Cornv,-skills West, Ruthin Casrlo, Lord Lieutenant. Oolontl H Ul.1bi'l',>tOll, (jlauywern sir W. Greuviile Williams, L'art, Bodehvyddan Castle Tne Xiev. tin' Warden of Kufclua W. V. W. Griffith, Esq., (iara EL R Sandbach, Ksq., HavoUunos It. G. Jolii, oL., Esq., Llunrliyfld Hall W. Low, Esq., Koseneath, Wrexham R. F. Birch, Esq., ilaes Elvvy, St. Asaph Colonel Ie M. Hounor, Bryuywalia. Oswestry J. E. Hauler, Esq, Glanriltun, Oswestry A O. Esq., Nautgiyli, Conway RATES FOR THE QUARTER. The Treasurer reported his balances to be on the county rate, XI,587 0s. 2d. police rate, EI,857 Os. 4d. superannuation fund, £ 403 0s. (Jd. being a total of A:3,847 Is. od. He asked for a county rate of seven- eighths of a penny in the pound, and a police rate of six-eighths. At this time last year the rates were both six-eighths, but a little increase on the county rate was now necessary in consequence of the contemplated heavy expenditure on the highways about to be taken over. A police rate of six-eighth, of a penny in the pound was levied on those portions of Carnarvonshire and Flint- shire attached to Denbighshire for police purposes. SHOOTING Of WILD FOWL. Sir W. GRENVILLE WILLIAMS, Bart., proposed that the Court apply to the Home Secretary to change the dates for killing wild fowl, such as snipe and woodcocks, as follows:—'l'o commence on the 10th of August instead ot the 10th July and finish on the loth March instead of the 15th February. After a general conversation on the subject, it was unanimously agreed that the Clerk of the Peace write to the Home Oilice on the subject. A MEMORIAL FROM THE ALLIANCE INSURANCE OFFICE. At the last Quarter Sessions it was agreed that the whole of the county buildings be insured in the Queen's office. Several of the buildings had, how- ever, been previously insured in the "Alliance" office, and a memorial was now presented by Mr. Lloyd, the secretary of the "Alliance" office at Wrexham, against the transfer of the business from their office, on the grounds that the three county halls had been in- sured in the Alliance and "Provincial," whose fire business the Alliance bought, for 25 years, and that some of the policies do not cease till Michaelmas next; the security was thoroughly good, whilst the Alliance had just settled a claim sent in to them after a lapse of 13 months, without previous n¡¡tice, and [jaid the amount in full. The county office should also have the prefer- ence inasmuch as the "Alliance" had offices in the county which were rented at .4:400. The amount of the premiums were not much, but the office thought it was a slur on them to remove the business and might do them injury. Mr. LLOYD WILLIAMS said the claim in question, of which so much seemed to be made, was only J:5 Is. Gd. The whole question was gone into with a view of see- ing if there were any advantages in changing and the feeling was that there were no such advantage, besides the saving of a little trouble in making separate pay- ments. Mr. R. G. JOHNSON proposed, and Mr. SANDBACH seconded, that the whole county buildings were to be insured in both offices half in each, so as to have double security if necessary. Major WEST proposed, and Mr. WALKER seconded, that the various buildings now insured in the "Alliance" and Queen's" continue there as heretofore. This was carried by a large majority and Mr. Lloyd thanked the Court and retired. HIOHWAY DISTRICTS. The Court gave formal sanction to the formation of the Henllan, Llansannau, and Llannefydd highway district, and a discussion took place as to the appoint- ments of the local surveyors, tile mode of getting their accounts parsed, and so forth. NEW BRIDGE IN LLANGOLLEN DISTRICT. The Llangollen Highway Board wrote asking for a grant towards the erection of a bridge over the Maen- gwynedd, which it was said would be of public utility. The cost would be about150, and under the Act of Parliament the Court could give one half. Agreed that the county surveyor visit the place and report upon the whole question to the next Quarter Sessions. THE MODEL BYE-LAWS. The Court was occupied a considerable time in dis- .cussing the model bye-laws of the Local Government Board as to the use of locomotives, and with re3pè:;t to waggons, carts, bicycles, &c., sent down by the Local Government Board for consideration and to be returned. The question was discussed as to who were to prosecute, and the CLEJtK of the PEACE said the high- way surveyor for the particular district of road injured. Major WEST and Mi. W. D. W. GRIFFITH considered it was useless to pass bye-laws if they were not to be carried out. The CHAIRMAN considered that the county surveyor should not prosecute, but that the district surveyors of the road injured should do so. Colonel CONNOR was understood to say that the Llan- gollen Highway Board had already lost £300 over the question the result having not yet been settled. Mr. GRIFFITH said they made a bye-law, and was that to be systematically set at nought. He would propose that the county surveyor be instructed to prosecute all persons breaking the bye-laws. The CLERK of the PEACE and CHAIRMAN argued that the court had nothing to do with seeing that the bye- laws were carried out, any more than Parliament had to see that their own laws were carried out. Any person could prosecute and obtain the necessary evidence. Mr. GRIFFITH protested against the time of the court being taken up in passing bye-laws, which it seemed they had no power to carry out. Major WEST thought it was important to know whether the police were to see that the bye-laws were not infringed. What did the Chief-constable under- stand in reference thereto. Major LEAnnETTEit said that he was at a loss how to proceed. One of his men had under the bye-laws wanted to stop an engine going over a level crossing. (Laughter.) Mr. WALKER moved that in sending up the bye-laws again to the Local Government Board, the Clerk of the Peace ask them who was to prosecute under such bye- laws, and at whose costs. That was agreed to. Major WEST moved that this court direct the Chief- constable to see that the bye-laws be carried out by the police of the county until they receive the answer of the Local Government Board in the matter. Mr. W. D. W. GRIFFITH seconded it. Carried. The CHIEF-CONSTABLE asked who would pay the costs if a prosecution was instituted and failed, and he was informed that the court would do so. DEPUTY CHIEF-CONSTABLE. On the recommendation of the Central Police Com- mittee Superintendent Wilde, of Wrexham, was appointed Deputy Chief-constable, so as to act for Major Leadbetter in case of illness or absence from the county. THE LATE P.C. PUGH. On the recommendation of the same committee, and that of the Chief-constable a gratuity of £ 50 was given to the family of the late P.C. Pugh, who had died from the effects of a fit whilst on duty, after over twelve years' service in the county force. CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT. Crime and offences as compared with the correspond- ing quarter last year shew a decrease of 3, in indictable offences, 12, summarily, and an increase of £48 3s Od. property stolen. Thirteen indictable offences were reported during the quarter. 513 persons were proceeded against summarily, 217 were fined, 15 bound over, 45 other punishments and 100 committed to gaol. Sheep scap has been reported on 8 farms, and 2 horses with glanders slaughtered. A gratuity out of the superannuation fund was re- commended to the widow of the late P.C. Thomas Pugh, who served for 12 years and 4 months. COUNTY SURVEYOR'S REPORT. New County Hall, Wrexham.—The new cells were reported to be complete with the exception of white- washing, &c. The police officers' quarters are also nearly finished, but require papering and painting. Ruthin County Hall,The Surveyor offered for their consideration a plan for warming the hall on a more limited scale than the last. The SURVEYOR reported those bridges which! he thought were not strong enough to bear traction engines, and stated that his attention had been called to the fact that Mr. Savin's traction engines are making use of the highways and turnpike roads during hours which are prohibited by the bye-laws, and he had been called upon, as the officer of the county, to procure a summons against Mr. Savin for that offence. This having taken place in the Petty Sessional division of which Mr. Charles Richards is the clerk, he wrote asking him his view on the subject, and he replied that it was the duty of the Surveyor to take proceed- ings, which however would be very expensive. If a case of this sort occurred again he was requested to act in the matter, and he should be glad to receive the instructions of the Court as to what he was to do. NEW LOCK-UP FOR RUTHIN. It was agreed that a premises in Prior-street, Ruthin, be rented as a police-station for the use of the constables and to search tramps in, such a building being badly needed. The CLERK of the PEACE said the premises were ad- mirably adapted for the purpose. POLICE V. JAVETLN MEN. The Central Committee had agreed upon a scale of fees to be charged for services of police officers at assizes, fetes, flower shows, &c. Mr. W. D. W. GRIFFITH argued that the court had no authority whatever to charge for the services of the police at assizes. He read the Act of Parliament to show that the chief constable was required to supply sufficient constables to keep due order in Court, and if the High Sheriff thought proper he could use such con- stables in lieu of javalin men. It was stated that Mr. Biddulph used the constables last assizes in preference to the ordinary javilin men, and had paid the chief constable for their services. Mr. GRIFFITHS moved, and it was seconded by Mr. JOHNSON, that the services of the police at assizes be not charged for. Only two voted for that and the remainder of the magistrates then present, which were four, for the recommendation of the comftiittee. Mr. GRIFFITHS contended that the Court had no power to make the change, and gave notice that he should move to rescind the motion at the next Court. A great amount of other business of a routine character was transacted. [BY TELEGRAPH.] Friday, W it;1 regard to extra cells in Ruthin prison the Clerk a t!lf x eace is to present such facts to the Home Secretary as is likely to induce him to increase the oner oi the Government from £ <;00to 1:1, 400. TRIALS OF PRISONERS. Bex; Te Mr. Tnomas Hughes, chairman Rev. Warden f Col. Humberstone and others. Mr. Henry Powell if ones, Ruthin, was foreman of the Crrana J ury. The CHAIRMAN, in charging the grand jury, expressed satisfaction at seeing so numerous assembly, and he was happy to say that there was nothing very serious to come before them. A pleasing feature was that there was no females or juveniles for trial. The state of the goal was satisfactory, there being only eleven convicted prisoners belonging to Denbighshire, and the prisoners j there, belonging to all the Welsh counties, were less than he had often seen I)elon -,in! to Denbighshire, thus proving no increase of crime in the county. BURGLARY. 1J'las Roberts, labourer, and Edwnrd Jones, collier, of Lenbigh, were charged with feloniously breaking and entering the premises of Thomas Williams, St. Asaph, with intent to steal goods. Mr. Colt Williams prose- cuted, and Mr. Higgins defended.—The prisoners went to the house begging milk, and the servant subse- quently found them trying to break through the front The defence was that there was no evidence of a telonious intent, but the prisoners broke the glass door out of malice. Roberts was sentenced to six months with hard labour, and Jones to three months. FELONY. William Jones, labourer, was charged with stealing three sheepskins at Liansilin, the property of William lell. He was further charged with stealing twelve sheepskins on tne Sth May. Three previous convictions against him at the Quarter Sessions.—Prisoner, who was 01 years old, was sentenced to twelve months with hard labour. Joseph Matthews, collier, and James Jarvis were charged with feloniously entering the counting house of IjiynyrowCii Colliery Company, and stealing property to the value of £ 15.—Mattnews was sentenced to nine montns hard labour, and Jarvis to six months. ALLEGED ROBBERY. John Williams, Llanarmon, was charged with stealing a purse and twenty-five pounds, at Denbigh. Mr. Colt Williams prosecuted, Mr. Higgins defended. Case is fully reported in the Denbigh police news. The Chair- man, after the speech for the defence, intimated that there was no evidence to convict the prisoner and the jurv returned a verdict of not guilty. This closed the business.

I aft te\tntu:-=- Mr. Lloycl. NEXT MONDAY, JULY, 7TH, 1379. 11"0 Acres of Excellent Hay Grass, now yrowing on the Worthcnbury Meadows. 1^'f E. LLOYD has been instructed by T. H. Gr. lTl_ Puleston, Esq., to LET by AUCTION at the Eniral Arms, Worthenbury, on Jlonday next, July 7th, about 1GO acres of HAY GRASS, together with the AFTERGRASS, in the following lots :— LOT. A. R. P. I-Little Llanwarred 7 18 more or less. 2-Great do. 14 1 24 do. 3—Bridge Meadow 8 2 30 do. 4—Roe do. 14 0 0 do. i'i- Taylor' Croft, near the Brook or Walnut Tree Meadow 8 3 20 do. G—Inner Taylor's Croft y 0 23 do. 7—Upper Rushes or Hopley's Croft 1 0 35 do. 8—House Croft by Bowkers 5 3 1 do. '•)—Barn or Kiln Croft 0 0 0 do. 10—Cae Bryn-v-ner Kiln Close, and Cae Mary 7 3 0 do. 11—Rushey Croft 13 0 do. 12—Pit Field 3 0 0 do. 13—Tenants' Talwrn. 1) 3 36 do. 14—PartofWalladairy, Shocklach G 2 0 do. 13-Rods 13 5 do. 16-Island 13 1 24 do. 17—Horse Pasture 4 1 33 do. 18—Higher Croft 1 0 12 do. Ill—Little Island 1 1 11 do. 20—Piece by Cae Dee or Duck Walk 1 2 1 do. 21—House Croft, Mr.Poynton's 2 0 0 do. 22—.). Caidecott's Meadow, or Hell Meadow- 3 115 do. 23—The Huntsman's Meadow (lower part) 3 2 0 do. 24-The Huntsman's Meadow (upper part) 2 2 36 do. 25—The Lieswell Meadow !) 3 2G do. 20—The Wern Meadow, or Tankard's Croft 2 0 15 do. 27—The Little Dale 1 2 29 do. 28-Tlie ftr Turnpeth next Dee 7 338 do. 29—The near do. 7 3 32 do. 30—The Warn Croft, or But- 1 chers' Croft 2 0 0 do. 31—Hir-y-Colodui 9 2 0 do. 32—Cae Clawydd's 19 3 0 do. 33—Poplar Meadow 9 0 0 do. 34—Worthenbury do. 8 0 0 do. 35—Cae Mary, or Cae Morgan 11 2 0 do. 36—Cranes M eadow, near Little Dale 1 2 0 do. 37—Cae Bychan 8 0 0 do. 3S—Deg Cake 2 3 5 do. 39—Wern Gerald 4 0 0 do. Sale at Three o'clock. Offices, Plassey, Wrexham. 809 NEXT MONDAY, JULY 7TH. SALE OF LIVE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c., AT WORTHENBURY FARM, WORTHENBURY. ME. LLOYD has been instructed to Soil by Auction (without reserve) On MONDAY NEXT, JULY 7th. upon the above premises, the following Live Stock, Horses, Implements, Dairy Vessels, Household Furni- ture, &c., as follows :—Two young cows in full milk, excellent cart mare eight years old, bay half bred mare, aged, poultry, mowing machine, horse rake, 3 carts, straw cutter, ploughs, scarifier scuffles, iron and wood harrows, cultivator, rakes and pikels, thrill and chain gears, ploughing backhands, harness, churns, curd drain, cheese tubs, cheese vats, cream steins, easy chair, kitchen do., 2 large dining tables, chest of drawers, bedsteads, &c. Sale at Five o'clock, prompt. Plassey, Wrexham. 807 PRELIMINARY. 120 acres of excellent HAY-GRASS to be Let by Auction, at the NAG'S HEAD INN, RIDLEY WOOD. ATE. LLOYD has been instructed to Let by -i-TA. Auction, at the above place, on FRIDAY, JULY 18th, At Six o'clock, the following well-grown HAY-GRASS. The property of Mrs. Jones, Ridley Wood- 20 acres of Hay-grass, with After-grass. Mr. Phillips, Ridley Wood- 40 acres Hay-grass and Rye.grass, and Clover, with After-grass. B. S. Roberts, Esq.— 60 acres Hay-grass, growing on Ridley Wood Farm. Mr. Hallmark Tilston- 2f acres (Farndon Hey. Full particulars next week. 808 THOMAS WILLIAMS, (Late Overton and Williams), WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, TOWN HALL, WREXHAM. TT is with feelings of the deepest regret J_ that the Trustees have to announce to you the death (which occurred upon the 5th inst.) of Mr. Thomas IVillianis, who has for nearly halt a century been connected with this busi- ness. They beg to inform you that the business in future will be carried on by his eldest Son, Mr. Thomas Brittain Williams, who has assisted his late Father for some years, and enjoyed his entire confidence. In conclusion, the Trustees desire to thank you for past kind favours, and most respectfully request that the same patronage so long be- stowed upon the late Mr. Williams may be accorded to his Son, who will, with experienced assistance, represent the Family, and leave nothing undone to give you entire satisfaction. 810 Printed and Published on Fridays and Saturdays at the Guardian Steam Printing Offices, 26 Ho street, Wrexham, by FREDERICK EDWARD ROB the Proprietor; and als, Publisiiedat the Guardim Office, Albert-terrace, Vale-street, Denbigh: Guardian Office. 163, Wellington-road Rhyi, is the county of Flint, and at the Establishments of }!.sr Pring and Price, High-street, MOI July 5, 1879.