Wrexham Guardian

THE AFGHANISTAN CALAMITY. The worst forebodings as to the terrible nature of the lawless proceedings at Cabul have unfor- tunately been fully realised. Much still remains to be ascertained as to the precise causes which led to the outbreak of military forces and a fanatical mob, but it is perfectly clear that the event is one which could no more have been fore- seen, and still less provided for, than the massacre at Isandula. It was even more sudden and un- premeditated than previous massacres at Cabul, of which, unfortunately, Great Britain has had some experience. Amongst the many things that "might have been done" to avert such a calamity as that which has occurred, it is pointed out by some arm-chair critics that YAKOOB Khan has himself been wanting in prudence and fore- sight—which may be so that Major CAVAGNARI has been too confident—which may also be so and so on. These speculations are more curious than useful. It is known that the troops which, after stoning their own officers, rushed to the British Embassy, demanded arrears of pay, were Heratees, who had refused to proceed to Turke- stan to restore the AMEER'S authority in the border provinces, and who, in their attack upon the British Residency, were soon joined by fanatics and desperadoes, who had little to lose, and perhaps something to gain by plunder, and whoso keen religious prejudices would, during the sacred season of Ramadan, nowhere more strictly observed than in Afghanistan, be speedily raised to such a degree as would defy all considerations of reason and ultimate interest,

PROFESSOR HAOARTY'S LECTURES.—These lectures, which have been continued this week, have been much appreciated. Mr. Edisbury, chemist, High- street, is the local agent for Messis. Watton and Co's. magnetic appliances. WEATHER PREDICTIONS.—The following forecasts of the weather have been telegrar,hed Atmos- pheric disturbances may be expected on the 29Lh September; 16th to 22nd, stormy 18th, very high tide; 23rd, equinoctical g,tles; 23rd, cyclone period." EDUCATIONAL. The two boya who left the Wrexham British School, through the influence of Mr. Morgan Owen, H.M.I, of Schools, for Christ College, Brecon, we are informed, are doing welt at that institution. One of them, Lloyd Rogers, gives great promise of mathematical ability of a high order. WREXHAM INFIRMARY.—The matron acknow- ledges, with many thanks, presents of flower#, fruit, books, and old linen, kindly sent to this institution by Lady Georgina Peel, Gerwyn; Mrs. Godfrey, Khosnessney; Mrs. Colonel Jones, Abenbury; Mrs. Peter Walker, Coedyglyn; Mrs. Evans, Bronwylfa; Miss Beirne, Piss Derwen; Miss P. Lewis, Llwyn- knotia; Mrs. Owen, Conway; Sergeant Ward. 23rd Regiment; Mrs. Farquharson, Acton Nursery Gardens, &c. SOUTHPORT GItAND FETE.—In our advertising columns wiil be seen an advertisement announcing that a grand fete will take place at Southport on Thursday next, on the occasion of hying the found- ation stone of the new markets and cutting the first sod of the promenade extension. Lord Derby is to be supported by Lord Skelmersdaie and the Right Hon. R. A. Cross, M.P., Home Secretary. The events to take place are of a varied description, and will, no doubt, amply repay a visit to this beautiful watering place. BOWLS.-On Wednesday evening last a match was played between the married and single members of the Penybijn Bowling Club. the result being in favour of the married team by five points. Score :— MARRIED. SINGLE. N. Davidson 10 G. J. T-L!Il It I). Davies 7 T. E. Davies U J. F. Keily 11 Evan Edwards 10 R. J. Williams 11 J.Mackenzie 1 John Davies 11 E. Mullins 4 | P. A. Pavitt 11 F. Eynch 3 j John Williams 3 F. Beirne 11 F. J. Woodrow 3 N. FUs: 11 Total G7 Total 62 CARRIAGES.—The firm of Messrs. Morgan and Co., of Long Acre, London, carriage builders, of which firm Mr. S. Edwards, brother to Mr. Edwards, Hollybusli, Cefnybedd, is a member, has been winning very high prizes at the Agricultural Show recently held in illanchester. They have been awarded with the first prize medal for the best collection of four-wheeled vehicles, and with a special medal for a very handsome landau, with the firm's patent C springs. The landau is a very graceful one, and was purchased by the Crown Prince oi Sweden. This must be very gratifying to the firm, and Mr. Edwards is to be congratulated on his success. ARRIVAL OF CAPTAIN WHALLEY IN ENGLAND.— Among the arrivals at Plymouth last week, per the mail steamship American, was Captain Whalley (of the Denbighshire Yeomanry Cavalry), the son of the late member for Peterborough. This gallant gentlemen h .-is been actively engaged in the struggle against the Zulus. The war he considers to be entirely at an end. Hence his leaving the troop to which he was attached, viz., Lonsdale's Horse. He conversed with John Dunn and Dabulamanzi before starting, and they confirmed his view entirely, that the Zulus, though admiring a monarch of their own, had no special regard for Cetewaye, and they had all, or nearly all, returned to their kraal. RURAL SANITARY COMMITTEE.—A special meet- ing of this Authority was held at the Workhouse, on'Thursday last, to consider a letter which had been received from the Public Loans Board, saying, that the rate of interest chargeable on the loan re- quired for the Bereham drainage scheme would be 3 a per cent. if the principal was repaid within 20 years, but if it exceeded that time 3$per cent, would be charged. Mr. Btugh moved that the money be taken for over 30 years at the rate of 3t 4 per cent. This was carried. A letter was received from Messrs. Ac:on and Bury, referring to the claim of Abel Griffiths, which had been settled for the sum of =825. This was considered very satis- factory, and a cheque was drawn for the amount. The meeting was then concluded. THE GRAND CONCERT.—We have received a pro gramme or Mr. Harass's concert, and have plea- sure in drawing the attention of cur readers to it. Evidently considerable pains have been taken to make the programme varied and attractive, and each of the artistes engaged have plenty to do, there being no less i li,u thirteen vocal and twelve intrumental numbers. Compositions by Mozart, Gounod, Thalberg, Verdi, Bishop, Attwood, aud others figure in the programme, besides pieces by other well-known writers. Madame Edith Wynne, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Lewis Thomas, sing no less than seven times each. Four harp pieces are down for Mr. John Thomas, her Majesty's harpist; Mjss Bessie Waugh plays three piano solos, besides joining with Mr. Harriss in a. duet by Thalberg; Mr. Stephenson gives one solo, and L-. Harriss two. Messrs. Col.'ard and Collard, the eminent piancforte makers are sending down a. grand piano specially for this occasion. A large and fashionable attendance is expected. MORE NARROW GUAGE RAILWAYS IN NORTH WALES.—It will be interesting to tourists in ]\ort.h Wales to learn that it is in contemplation to extend the mimic railway now and for some yerra past successfully working between Portmadoc and Festiniog to a much larger field of usefulness. A map has just come under our notice showing a pro- ject to connect, by this novel means of travel, Wrex- ham and Carnarvon. The start is at Croesnowydd, close to Wrexham, upon the Great Western Riil- way, and its course will be from that place over the Minera mountain by way of Llandegla to Ruthin, From the latter place to Cerrig-y-Druidion there is a portion in course of construction. From Cerrig- y-Druidion by way of Peutre Yoelas the proposed line will extend to Bettws-y-Coed, and thence to the foot of Snowdon, where it will be in connection with the existing narrow guage line to Llanberis in one direction and Portmadoe and Festiniog in another. Anyone consulting a map will at once see that this route traverses some of the most charming scenery of North Wales. The narrow guage system of railway, as has been sufficiently proved by experience, is admirably suited to the mountainous districts of a country like Morth Wales. It can adapt itself to the character of the ground over which it passes with respect to acute curves and strong gradients in a manner which would be quite impracticable with the usual guage railway, and, consequently, the cost of construction of such lines is very materially reduced, as many embankments and excavations are thus rendered unnecessary. The scheme now before us is intended to open up a new district not only to tourists but will provide means for goods and mineral traffic to and from places hitherto almost inaccessible. We wish the promoters every success, and, considering the small cost of making and working such a rail- way, it promises to be an exceptionally safe and paying investment. BRYNYFFYNNON WE8LEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.— The usual annual tea meeting in connection with the above place was held on Monday last, when about 200 sat down to a substantial tea. Advantage was taken of the occasion to welcome the Rev. Alfred Johnson, the new junior minister, and Mr. Hardwicke, whose services have been secured as lav agent for the Wrexhatii circuit. Ater tea, a meeting was held for that purpose, fit which Mr. Hartshorn, senior circuit steward, presided. The meeting was opened with a hymn and prayer, after which the Chairman delivered an excellent address, in which he gave Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hardwicke a hearty welcome to the circuit. Mr. William Thomas, junior circuit steward; Mr. R. Williams, as repre-enting the local preachers; Mr. Ault, as representing country societies and Rev. J. M. Bamford, then followed with addresses, after which the Rev. A. Johnson addressed the meeting. In reply to the Chairman's address, he said he would gladly build chapels if they placed their pockets at his disposal. He would make no pro- mises, but would endeavour to preach naturally and labour to the g-Jory of God. No success, he said, could be expected unless he had their sympathy and prayers, and he strongly urged all to do what work they were able for Christ in their own sphere of labour. The choir here sung an anthem, accom- panied on the harmonium by Mr. C. W. Thomas. Then followed an address from Mr. Hardwicke, after which Mr. W. Thomas was again called upon to address the meeting as superintendent of the Sunday School. He stated that the school consisted of about 200 children and 27 teachers and officers, but more teachers "ere required. He gave all who were present an invitation to become teachers, adding that if they could not become teachers he would be glad to see :hem pay a visit to the school as often as possible, thus by their presence en- couraging both teaci.ers and scholars. The choir then sung another n hem, and a vote of thanks was given to the ladies for contributing trays aud retting up tea, also to the choir, and to the chair- man. MR. GOUGH IN WREXHAM.—By an advertise- ment in another column, it will be seen that the distinguished lecturer, Mr. J. B. Gough, intends visiting Wrexham to deliver a farewell oration on the 22nd. The chair will be taken by G. Osborne Morgan, Esq., M.P. For the convenience of per- sons from the country, a special train will leave Wrexham at 9.50 (after the lecture) for Ruabon, Corwen, &c. A crowded house is anticipated. TREAT TO THE FRIDAY EVENING CLASS.—On Monday, about 100 of the children attending the Friday evening Bible class were entertained at the Vicarage by the Vicar with a substantial tea, which was served on the lawn. After tea, various games were entered into with great spirit and much joyed. At seven o'clock, the children assembled in front of the house and sang several hymns, ac- companied by Mr. Edisbury on the orgauine. The children then returned home, having spent a thoroughly enjoyable day, to which the fine weather had contributed in no small degree. • TEACHERS' PIC-NIC.—On Wednesday last, a party of the Church Sunday School teachers, numbering over 80, started from the Vicarage for a day's out- ing at Eaton Park. The party left Wrexham at about a quarter-past twelve o'clock, and were con- veved in nine vehicles to their destination, via Holt and Farndon. The park being reached, the company were conducted through the splendid gardens and greenhouses, which were thoroughly examined and enjoyed. The company then broke up inio groups, aud were soon scattered among the pleasant walks in the park. At half-past four o'clock, they again assembled, 3.d sat down to an excellent tea provided by Mr. Konrick, of High- street. After tea, games were indulged in until about seven o'clock, when the retui'n journey was begun, the whole party arriving home at about half-past eight o'clock. The weather was fortu- nately very fine. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Thu.-sday last a large temperance meeting wa? held in the Savings Bank in connection with the Church of England Temperance Society. The Vicar presided, and, having opened the proceedings, said that a number of persons had already joined the society, and he hoped a great many more would do so. They had not many, but they had some persons to whom the j temptation of drink was strong, and they were there to show what the movement had done for them. It was very important that they should make the temperance mover;: cut attrac ive to the young people and to children, for they would, in time, be the. men and women of the land. He would have been very grieved if the meeting had had no attraction for the young. This country of ours was, unfortunately, a. very drunken one that was only too true, and it was a shame that a Christ- tian nation should allow such a state of things to exist. The name or an Englishman was always associated with drinking. Now the remedy for this was the temperance cause. Ir could not be done by mere speeches; it must be work for each and all, for God expected them to be their brothers' keeper. There was abundant opportunity by each to do something for the temperance cause—in the office, the workshop, and in the street-?. He impressed npcn them the great importance of the work. (Applause). Addresses were delivered by Mr. Rase, Egerton-street, and by Mr. Hugh Davies, the latter gentleman creating much amuse- ment by supposing what would be done in Wrexham if the money annually spent in drink was spent to improve the town. The Vicar then addressed a few words to the meeting, and urged all to attend Mr. Gough's lecture, to be given in a few days in Wrexham. Several persons signed the pledge at the close of the meeting. 1

PROPOSED NEW STREETS. To speak of new streets is to speak of a necessity in Wrexham, and also of a subject which memory will suggest has been talked about for years with but little practical result. Most persons who take all interest in municipal affairs will know that the Mayor of Wrtxhiui (Mr. Shone) has been a warm supporter of such street improvements as are the most important and pressing, and that it was only by a technicality—one of those offensive things which so often intercept and obstruct progress— that a considerable advance in this particular direction was not made. However, this occurrence has not disheartened the Mayor, and the great interest he takes in the subject is shown by a smalt plan he has just prepared of proposed new streets for the town. The plan, we understand, is prepared with a view to inducing the Council to adopt some settled arrangement in regard to street improve- ments, and thus prevent any new buildings or other changes which might interfere with improve- nients hereafter; also, as a guide to those who might open up various parts of the town for build- ing purposes, The plan will be laid before the Council shortly, and we will, therefore, give a sketch of it. Starting from the road between the Gas Com- pany's works and the premises of Messrs. Jones and Hocke, the Mayor proposes to pass in a straight j line behind the Working Men's Hall to Tuttle- street, which would be entered between Yorkshire- square and the lower end of the Willow Brewery, where now stand some old and uninhabited houses. Leaving Tuttle street Foundry-lane would be en- tered. This lane would be made public property and considerably widened. The road would continue at right, angles a short distance, then gently bend to the right around the south-west corner of the parish church. The plan, presuming that the brook would be covered, provides for passing over it into Bridge- street, which would, of course, be entered by the side of the Horns Ion, then follow along the brook to Penybont. From this point the most important and necessary alterations would start. Standing on the bridge and looking south-west a quantity of old dilapidated houses and the Orchard Field are seen. Mr. Shone proposes to clear away these old houses and make a street across the centre of the Orchard Field, which, by a slight curve, would probably exit into Regent-street by St. Mark's terrace. On each side of this street would be large spaces, on the higher of which might be built a new Town Hall, and on the lower public baths. From the same point (Penybont) communication would be made with Priory-lane and Weil-street, and a short cut would be made which would be run up to the cul de sac end cf Hill-street. The Walks would be widened so far as the end of the brewery, and the road thus formed continued through the grounds of Mr. Jones, Island Green, and exist into Watery-lane, a short distance below Cobden Mills. Thus a long straight and broad street would exit from this point to Well-street. This street would be crossed by a very important one which would gently curve the opposite way to the Great Western line. Starting from Ruthin-road, Belle Vue road would be widened a short distance and the curve continued to the new street, just below Cobden Mills. Between the left of this road and the line of the Great Western Railway would be a wide space which might be used for a large Goods' Depot. The new street (coming from the Walks) having been reached it would be crossed and the curve continued by the mills to the brook, which would he crossed by a bridge, and the road continued to Regent-street, which would be entered near the Infirmary, cross over Regent- street, across Mr. Sirachan's nursery grounds just below the old toll-house, and continue on to Lorne- street, in Rhosddu. About the middle of this road, between the points of Lorne-street and Regent-street, other roads would branch, that on the right running into Grosvenor-road at a point where now are stored a quantity of broken stones, the property of the Corporation, and on the left awity to the Railway Station. Thus communica- tion would be made between Chester-road via Lorne-street, and the proposed new street away to Re gent-street, then on to Watery-lane, and up to Ruthin-road, the road being an even curve and passing through land which would be of the first quality for building purposes. Looking at the plan it will be seen that when it is carried into effect the centre of the town would be removed to the point where now stands the well, and which would be the junction of no less than six streets, or ways leading from every part of the town. The whole of these ways would be broad and almost, straight, and every one of the greatest import:w:3e. To pass from the station to Penybryn, or Pentrefelin, a long unnecessary dis- tance has now to be traversed. Mr. Shone would give the choice of a new street by St. Mark's Terrace, or Hiii-Btreet, to well, then straight on to Penybryn, or turn slightly to the right to Pentre- felin, or take the road where now are the Walks, and on to Cob le:; Mills. If the other side of the .town is needed the new road Jrcm the sz.ilion away to Grosvenor-road, or Rhcsddu-road would be I taken. Mr. Shone does not propose that the whole of these roads should be made by the Corporation, but the greater number of them by private persons, through whose land the roads would pass. The value of the plan is this, that ere long the whole of the private property will probably be laid out for building purposes, and then instead of each pro- prietor making his own plan he can comply with that of the Corporation, and so arrange his streets that they will fit in with those already made, and the convenience and benefit of all be considered. If the long talked-of improvements are to be pro- ceeded with, the legal notices of such should, we believe, be published this month, and with the view to a discussion on these improvements the Mayor has got out this plan, which will un- doubtedly be of considerable use to his colleagues in the Council. We shall probably have an op portunity of referring to this question again.

PNEUMATIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM. Mr. Isaac Shone's pneumatic system of sewerage has met with the approval of nearly every engineer and professional and non-professional gentleman who has examined it. A large number of these have not only warmly approved of the system but are anxious to see it adopted, and several surveyors are preparing plans for sewerage on Mr. Shcne's system. The leading sanitary and engineering papers have given articles explanatory of the system, and they have not been at all backward in highly commending it. The Investors Record and Industrial Guardian, of Saturday, September 6tb, has a long article on the system, which is there highly approved of and commended. The author of the article is probably Mr. J. C. Fell, Wh. Sch., M.I.M.E., a well known engineer holding a high professional position. An explanation of the system is made more clear by a number of cuts, and the following are extracts from the printed matter: —" Its simplicity is its success. The moving parts are EO few, and of such an extremely simple form, that the llabi-ity to get out of repair is reduced to the minimum. The pneumatic ejector has in every way a large surplus of points in its favour, as com- pared with ordinary pumping apparatus. 1.—The work is more efficiently done. 2.—The cost of the repairs is too trifling to be considered. 3.—It can be conveniently applied under circumstances where pumping apparatus would present great difficulties, 4.—Solid matter, held in suspension, which rapidly destroys pumping machinery, is discharged by the ejector without'any injury,and large sized objects such as arc found in sewage will pass through with facility. 5.—It will work as well under water as above. 6.—The discharging power can be distri- butcd over a considerable area without additional cost, as one air compressing engine will work any number of pneumatic ejectors at any distance. 7.— It is self-regulating in its action, adjusting itself accurately to the now of the liquid—a most import- ant feature in dealing with sewage. 8. It may be constructed to give a continuous discharge by double action at comparatively small additional cost. We have stated that in our opinion Mr. Isaac Siioae's'pneumatic ejector promises to remove the most serious difficulties which have hitherto im- peded substantial progress in dealing with the sewage of towns—by tar the most urgent sanitary question of the day. Vve trust that the apathy and prejudice which unfortunately are the usual enemies to invention and material progress, will not, in tins instance, obstruct the way to those sanitary auu economical reforms which this valuable invention should expedite/' We are glad to see such eminent authority thus speaking in favour of the system, and corroborating re-narks whion we have pre- viously given expression to.

BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—BeforeT. C. Jones, John Bury, J. C. Owen, anü Thomas Painter, Esqrs. A VULGAR IRISHMAN. Mi-chad OBrian, cooper, was charged with being drunk and misbehaving nim^elf. P.O. Williams st,ttd that on Saturday morning he found defendant in a state of intoxication, and behaving himself in an indecent manner in Penybryn. He took into custody. Defendant pleaded sorrow, and having been locked up since Saturday, he was lined 5s. and costs. THE POLICE Y. MRS. BIIiCH ONCE IORE. Ellen Birch, landlady of the Elephant arid Ca.stle, Beast Market, was summoned for allowing public dancing on her premises, contrary to the bye-laws. Mr. Ashton Bradley defended. Inspector Lindsay, who had charge of the case, stated On the 20th last month, about half-past nine o'clock, I visited a room at the rear of the Elephant and Castle. Before going into the room I heard a fife playing, and through the window I could see some parties dancing. On going into the room the life and dancing stopped. I counted 14 young men and nine young women and girls. Mrs. Birch's daughter was one of the girls present, and I sent her to fetch her mother. Mrs. Birch soon arrived, and 1 said to her How is it, Mrs. Birch, that you allow this dancing to 'goon." I said "you know it is wrong, anel' you have been fined for it before.' She replied, I did not think I was doing any harm, and there is no more harm in sending them here to dance than to keep them in the house. I told her that no one was allowed to do such, and she replied that she had as much right to do so as others." I said no one else did so, and asked her to mention anyone. She then mentioned one. I may add that she said she only removed them there for con- venience, and that she did not get anything fur the room. Mrs. Birch: "Thank you." Mr. Bradley I must ask to have the bye-laws proved i in the usual way. # The Clerk Must send to the Town Clerk for it. Mr. Bradley Ought not the police to get up their case before they come here ? The Chairman It is generally admitted when any case is brought under the laws. The Clerk (to Mr. Bradley): Are you prepared to admit it ? Mr. Bradley I am prepared to admit it, so far as this case goes. Mr. Owen Do you admit it or not ? Mr. Bradley Yes, I admit it. Inspector Lindsay If the case is admitted I won't call any witnesses. The Clerk Oh, but he only admits the bye-laws. P.C. Williams was then called and stated that on the 25th of last month he was on duty in the Beast Market, when he noticed there was a lot of dancing in a room behind Mrs. Birch's premises. He went back and fetched Inspector Lindsay. He then corroborated the Inspector's evidence, and in addition stated that some of those present were very young indeed. Two girls were, he should think, no more than 13 years of age, and a boy about 12. Mr. Bradley All young ? Witness Yes. The Clerk Some of them were old ? Witness Yes, about 20, some of them. The Clerk Who were they ? Witness One was Mrs. Birch's daughter. The Clerk Any others ? Witness Some young men, but I don't know their names. The Clerk What is the position of this room in relation to the public house ? Witness It seems to me to be an old barn. The Clerk How far from the premises ? Witness About 10 yards. The Clerk Any communication between the room and the public Witness It is connected with the house. The Chairman In whose holding is it ? Witness Don't know. Mr. Painter Boardsel flooring ? Witness Yes, and a few old benches were there. Mr. Bury Do you think it was a young party Witness On no, sir. Mr. Bury But were not the majority young? Witness Oh no, sir, some were 25. Mr. Bradley Who was there at 25? Witness A young man named Edwards. I know he is a good dancer, because he goes to the Skating Rink. (Laughter.) There "was two musicianers," a young man playing a fife, who lives in Beast Market, and is about thirty. (Laughter.) I don't know who played the concertina. Saw no money passing, and no drink- ing. Mr. Owen Was it a public party or a private party? Witness Cannot say what it was, but it was so. Mr. Owen Did you see anyone taking money ? Witness No. Inspector Lindsay Have you heard complaints of this before.—Witness I have. The Inspector How long previous to this ?—About a fortnight. Mr. Bury Complaints of what ?-—Witness About this dancing. A woman whose daughter went there complained to me about this. The Clerk Who was that woman ?—Witness Mrs. Williams. The Inspector Before Mr. Bradley proceeds with the case, I may say that Mrs. Birch, when I told her about complaints made, said that no complaints had been made to her except by Mrs. Williams, and she had had her daughter turned out. So it would appear that this lias been carried on before this. The Chairman (to the Inspector): Did you go to this pbce, this night, 1ecause of complaints made The Inspector X O. Mr. Bury (to the witness): Was the daughter of the person there who complained to you:—No. Mr. Bury Have you ever seen her tnerc ?—No. Mr. Bradley here addressed the Bench. He said that case coming before the Bench at the time it did operated r. very seriously upon his client, for she was on the eve of applying to the Bench to renew her license. Having already been fined for a similar offence, was it, he asked, likely that she would, as it were "throw herself into their worships' faces," and set them at defiance by com- mitting an offence againShe knew that to permit dancing was an offence, and it was not likely that she would again commit herself. The information charged her with permitting a room to be used as a public dancing room, and he submitted that the whole question before them was whether this room was used as a public dancing room. In regard to the evidence he may say that he had no case to answer. There was no evidence whatever to show that this was a public dancing room. On the evening in question Miss Birch obtained per- mission from her mother to have a few friends in for a dance. A concertinist was obtained and a messenger was sent round to some of Miss Birch's friends, and a few of them were got there to have a dance. It had not even been alleged that any liquor was had or that anything improper had taken place, and he might say that the time of the police might be better taken up, and the interests of the public better served if they would turn their attention to other houses in the town, which under the guise of respectability did much more mischief than the one in question—(Mrs. Birch Hear, hear).—Mrs. Birch had to come there next Monday and to ask their worships for a renewal of her license and surely she would not commit such an offence as alleged at such a time. He could call evidence if their worships thought fit, but there was not a tittle of evidence to shew that the room had been used for public dancing. There was a case before the Bolton magistrates some- time ago The Clerk We have nothing to do with the Bolton magistrates. Mr. Bradley And the Clerk of the Bolton magis- trates' said The Clerk Oh, no, no. Mr. Bradley But I submit that I can cpiote The Chairman I don't think The Clerk I have seen that case. Mr. Bradley Then you know what it is. (Laughter). The Clerk Yes, I know what it is. (Laughter). The Bench retired for consultation. After an absence of 35 minutes they returned, and The Chairman said Mr. Bradley, we have deter- mined to go on with the case, and will all your witnesses please go out of court. The names of the witnesses were then called over, and each one was ordered into the retiring room. The first witness called for the defence was Miss Birch, who, examined by Mr. Bradley, stated that on the 25th her mother consented to her "having a small dancing party, and she at once went for Miss Wardle and then sent for some others. In answer to Inspector Lindsay witness stated that | she went into the room, with about eight or nine, There were others besides those present, but some of them were her brothers and sisters. No one paid to come in and she got the musicians herself, but they were not paid. There was dancing there a fortnight ago by the tenants who said her mother was married and they were celebrating it. Inspector Lindsay What were they celebrating on the previous occasion ? Mrs. Birch A false wedding. (Laughter). In answer to Mi. Bradley witness said no one was admitted that were not invited, and a couple who wished to come in were refused. Edwin Price, who played the concertina, raid he was not paid, nor did any one pay to come in. Some were turned back. He had played in the house before now. Was playing there last Saturday night, and gave his time and music for nothing. Had never been in the dancing-room before. Sir. Bradley Do your worships wish to hear any • other evidence? The Chairman If you please. Ellen Wardle was then called, and stated that on the night in question Miss Birch came and asked her to make up a set, and she replied that she would, but cuuld not stay long. She did not pay anything, nor did any one else. In answer to Inspector Lindsay, she stated that Edwin Price was present first, and the young man who I played the fife came afterwards. Some were refused admission, and a young man was at the door, who pre- vented any one from entering. There was no paying at all. i Andrew Blydelan stated that on the 25th he went for several people to join in the dance. He did not dance himself, but was present. Xo one paid, and two young men and a young woman came, and were refused ad- mission. It was a private party of Miss Birch's. Was quite sure no money was paid. Charles Price and others were called, who gave evidence of a similar character. Inspector Lindsay ques'ioned the witnesses as to what took place at an n.nt,cc",d"!1t date, and during hi", questions to the last witness, Mrs Birch protested against his conduct. She exclaimed Sir. Lindsay is doing his best to blacken my character. It is disgraceful to try and frighten any one. Mr. Bradley Now, come Mrs. Birch. Sirs. Birch It is disgraceful to see how they strain themselves to blacken my character The Bench Restrain yourself Sirs. Birch It is impossible to restrain myself. Sir. Bradley Go out for a bit. Sirs. Birch If I only had my revenge on you, Lindsay The Police Silence, silence Sirs. Birch Why do you, Sir. Junes (the chairman), put upon me so. You help the police in their villanv agains:. me. Sir. Bradley You must be quiet, Sirs. Birch. Sirs. Birch Be quiet The police watch me like cats, and put upon me. Sir. Bradley: I shall retire from the case, Sirs. Birch, if you do not be quiet. Sirs. Birch (to Sir. Bradley): Why do you let him suy such things. Why don't you put him down ? The Chairman Sirs. Birch, you must be quiet you have an advocate here, and you must leave your case to him. lrs. Birch continued in a similar strain for sometime longer, calling as loudly as possible in a hysterical manner. Eventually, the Bench asked Sir. Bradley to speak to Sirs. Birch, and after a time, by the persua- sion of her daughter, Sirs. Birch left the court. On order being once mgre restored, Sir. J. C. Owen, put a few questions to the witness, but elicited nothing in favour of the prosecution. At the conclusion, Sir. Bradley said Need I carry this case further? Is there one tittle of evidence that this was public dancing ? I submit, with very great respect, there is not. The Clerk then turned to the Bench, and after a short consultation, The Chairman said Well, Sir. Bradley, this case is not proved to our satisfaction, and it must be dismissed. CASES UNDER THE LICENSING ACT.—A POLICE OFFICER ACTING THE SPY. Richard Evans, grocer, Yorke-street, was summoned by the police for being illegally on licensed premises during prohibited hours. Sir. Cartwright (Chester), appeared for the defendant. P.C. Williams stated that on the 28th of last month his attention was called to the the Black Horse. He went in company with another policeman, and at half- past one he saw Irs. Curlett, Miss Curlett, Sir. Evans, and Sir. Smith. Whilst standing there he heard one of the party say, Well, we will have another glass be- fore we go." Mrs. Smith then asked what they would have. He heard Sirs. Curlett say a small whiskey Sir. Evans, a ginger beer Miss Curlett, a small port wine; and Sir. Smith a glass of good old beer. Some- one, either Mr. Smith or Sirs. Curlett, put down a shilling and 2d. change was brought back. He then sent for Inspector Lindsay. After the Inspector came down they remained at the window a little longer, after which the parties appeared to be going out. Sir. Evans, Miss Curlett, and Sirs. Curlett went out at the back door, and shortly after Sir. Evans came out of Sirs. Curlett's front door. Inspector Lindsay then knocked at the door, and the landlord said there had been no one in the house but Sirs, and Miss Curlett. Smith was under the influence of drink. In cross-examination by Sir. Cartwright witness said he watched for half-an-hour without knocking. Sir. Cartwright: Why did you not knock ?—Wit- ness Because my superior officer was with me. Sir. Cartwright Could you not have knocked before he came ?—I might have. Why did you not ?—Because I wanted to see what was going on. Why did yrou not at once knock and ask for an ex- planation?—I left it to my superior officer. In answer to further questions witness said he peeped through the window between the blind and the side of the wimlow." He saw one part of the room by looking in on one side and the other part by looking in on the other side. Did not know that Evans had a right to the back yard and that he stored goods there. On the next day the landlord told him that he supposed he was allowed to have his tenants. Mr. Cartwright: What did you go there for?—Witness: I believe I had two pennyworth of gin. You were off duty then I suppose ?—Witness Yes. Did you give that explanation to your superior officer ?—No. Why did you not ?—I left it for defendant to give here. Inspector Lindsay said that on the niht in question a I message was sent to him from the previous witness. He went down to the Black Horse between a quarter to and two o'clock. Williams directed witness's attention to the little room on the right of the bar. On looking through the window he saw Mr. Evans seated with a glass of liquor before him. He heard Miss Curlett, but could not see her. Witness and Williams stayed at the window some time, and could hear the conversation that was going on inside. After some time Sir. Evans came out of the room with Sirs, and Miss Curlett, and he (Mr. Evans) passed through Mrs. Curlett's house. Witness knocked at the door and spoke to Sir. Smith, who said that Mrs. Curlett had not been there. Witness said "I know better, but I will say no more here." By the Bench He could see some more glasses on the table. Cross-examined by Mr. Cartwright: He passed the house a few minutes to twelve o'clock and saw a horse and trap standing before the door. Witness could not say whose horse and cart it was. Sir. Cartwright having addressed the Bench, called the following evidence. Sir. Richard Evans said he was a grocer, living in Yorke-street. He remembered the night of the 28th August. He was standing by his own door, past eleven o'clock, when Sir. Smith came up to him and invited him into the public-house. They wenL into the parlour, and Sir. Smith gave witness a glass of ginger beer. After they had been sitting down about twenty minutes Mrs. Smith came in. bringing with her Mrs. and Miss Curlett. He had not seen them in the house before that time. They came from the kitchen. Mrs. Curlett had some inier beer and Miss Curlett some raspberry wine. Mrs. Smith asked m, but v. line- did not know who f.1;ed them to have any drink, ihere w no money passed in the parlour that niyht. Cross-examined by Inspector Lindsay There had been no previous invitation from Sir. Smith to him. Crosi-examined by the Bench The reason he went through Mrs. Curlett's house was because he did not like to be seen coming out of a public-house at that time of night. Ms. Curlett said, on the night in question she had been making s me millinery for Sirs. Smith, and was in the kitchen for some time. As she was going home she was invited by Sirs. Smith to go into the parlour, which she did, and was there supplied with some ginger beer and her daughter had some raspberry wine. There was no money paid at all because it was a private party of Sir. and Mrs. Smith's. Miss Slinnie Curlett gave corroborative evidence. Sir. James Smith, the landlord of the inn, was called, and said that he had let a part of the yard to Mrs. Povah, a carrier betwetn Wrexham and Bangor. He had to wait for her very late that night. He, alter a while, went to see if she was coming; saw Mr. Evans standing by his shop. Invited him in and. supplied him with the ginger beer, for which he took no payment. Sirs. Smith brought in the two previous witnesses, who were given some refreshment." He was perfectly sober. Cross-examined: He had been convicted for per- mitting drunkenness on his premises, then the Ship- opposite, about four years ago. Mrs. Smith, the landlady of the Black Horse, Yorke- street, said that on the night in question Sirs. Curlett and her daughter had been working at some millinery for her. They were all busy and took no notice of the time. Witness asked Sirs, and Miss Curlett into the room in question. There was no money passed that night. There was only one supply of diink, and her husband was quite sober. Cross-examined Sirs Curlett was in the house before it was closed, and the work was not finished until after twelve o'clock. When she went into the room in question, she saw that thev drinking some- thing. The Bench then retired to consid "er the crjse, and on their return into court the Chairm^ 'E the case was not proved and would be dismissed. Inspector Lindsay then said that with the permission of the Court the other charge against tb e landlord of permitting drunkenness would be withdiv. V11- "COMB SCBEW YOrR COURAGE TO THE 1};G- roiNT." Price Williams, fish merchant, was in cr 'stody on a warrant charged with having assaulted Sar. ili Davies, Queen-street, also a fish dealer. Sirs. Davies, who appeared in the box with her left eye in a bad state of ecohyinosis, said that th assault took place on the Saturday previous but hhc Im.d!1JO wish to press the charge, all she wanted was qui etness. The Bench accordingly dismissed the case. LOVE OF THE FINE ARTS. Mary R/jgtrs, Jones .s Court, Hope-street, was ch with stealing a picture Happiness from the Com- mercial Inn, College-street. Ir". Evans, landlady, said that the prisoner i in._ in company with a young man, and crilied for £ 'aKae drink. While she went for it, the young man went cnl^* As she was coming to the room "he say; the prisoner i ning out. W itness followed her and found the pici produced. The Bench ordered defendant to be imprisoned for c month with hard labour. A SMALL ASSACLT. Mary Jones, Sleifod Terrace, was fined Is. and costs b for assaulting a little child, the dau-hter of Will jam Edwards, who, it was alleged, called defendant a drunken woman. ,I.

COrTY PETTY ^SIOXS. MONDAY.—Before J. H. Ffoulkes, aud W. Low, Esqs. THE ALLEGED PIGEOX ROBHFEY. Georj'c Piarce surrendered his bail on the charge of stealing 17 pigeons from Sir. Roberts, of Holt. Sir. Ü. G. Jones defended. P.C. Williams said he had no further evidence to offer against the prisoner. The Bench accordingly discharged him. ECLBEKY OF CLOTHING, CCC. Win. Bunce, labourer, who said he was a native of London, was charged with stealing clothing, the pro- perty of another labourer named Wm, Hughes in the employ of fr. F. Lloyd, Plassey,and also with stealing, a pistol and powder flask the property of Mr. Lloyd. Wm. Hughes said that the prisoner was working three or four days at the Plassey, and he left on Friday evening last. VI-hen he had gone witness missed the clothing produced. Sir. Lloyd identified his articles. Prisoner admitted the otxer.ee and was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour.

MEETLY!; OF ELEMENTARY TEACHERS. A meeting of elementary teachers in this district was held on Slonday evening in the Girl's British School when a good number assembled to hear Sir. T. E. Heller, secretary of the N.U.E.T. give an address on the work of the union. Among those present were Miss Jones, G irl's British School, Sirs. Scott, Tenters School, Miss Harding, Acton, Mrs. Slills, V, rcxham, Mrs. Parsonage and Miss Dall, Penygelli, and Miss Sparks, Chirk, Messrs. A. Fyfe, James Fyfe, J. Houghton, C. Dodd and Mills, Wrexham, Sir. Baker, Rhos, Crocket, Gresford, Williams, Brynteg, Whitehouse, Brymbo, S. May, Farndon, Clarke Llangollen, F. C. Aveiine, Wrexham. Sir. Astley, Hon. Secretary. Broughton, &c, &c. On the motion of Sir. FYFE, seconded by Sir. CL.UIKE, Sir. Houghton was voted to the chair. Sir. HorcHioN in thanking the meeting for the honor done to him said that they owed to Mr. Heller a debt of gratitude for fighting the battle of elementary teachers in the country, Sir. Heller had won for him- self the esteem of persons outside the scholastic profes- sion by his thorough business habits and he felt surf that Sir. Heiler would be given a hearty Wales. He was very sorry that there was not a number of teachers in the district, members of the uufon but no doubt more would join at some lut-uro tie; "or the union defended their rights most gallantly. j-Ie ;,ad much pleasure in introducing them Sir. ileiler. (Applause, j Sir. HSLLEU. who was received with much applr.u.-e thanked them for the honor done to him, aud said it was now about nine years since the passing of the Education Act neee.ssit.ated the establishment of the union of which he had the uonour to be the secretary. Before that time there had existed unions, but they were more as a means for social gatherings than a meeting for discussing educational matters. It became imperative that a union should be formed that would guard the interest* of teachers, and to gain that, they must join themselves in league against their opponents..Mr. Reikr then ably pointed out the advantages to be gafned by joming such an association, and, as a proof of tne work carried on by it, said that out of about 1G suggested improve- ments in the code 14 were adopted. He said that the association was the means of forming meetings all over the country, at which teachers could exchange views and- so mutually improve each other. Teachers should be cheerfully but if they were isolated from all other teacher.- how could they be so? Speaking of the pensions which were promised to old teachers, and were never paid. Sir. Heller said that he was afraid pensions would never b? granted in England, but in Ireland pensions were granted to the teachers out of the million and a half which was left after the disestablishment of the Irish Church. The system of pensions woul be fatal to the rise of teachers. The way in which certifi- cates were given was most unsatisfactory c they wero in fact nothing more than licenses, which could be taken from them at the whim of the Government. He wanted t ► see a board established which would award the ceititicaies, and they would be then as a diplonm- which was the actual property of the owner. He had before him at that time the case of a teacher in the eastern countries who, serving under a Board, wag ordered to sell the stationary at cost price. Some of the exercise books, which were used in the school, cost 2s. 5d. some 2". 7d., and some more per dozen, prices which it would be impossible to sell at the exact cost price; so when the book cost exactly 2fd. and some mioute frac- tion of a farthing he charged 3d. After a time he left that school and went to another, and was asked some months after by the clerk to explain the mistake. The teacher unwisely said he had nothing to do with the school, then the matter was considered over, and letter was received from oi y Lords, suspending lumfoz two years. Those cases called for the Gourt of ApoeaL which they were agitating for. Sir. Heller, iVconl elusion, urged upon those present the necessity of joining the union, and doing all they could to further its and their own interests. (Applause.) A hearty vote of thanks to Sir. Heller concluded the meeting.

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