Wrexham Guardian

GWERSYLLT. THE FORTHCOMING CoNcErT.- In our advertise- ment columns it is announced that another of those charming classical concerts is in contemplation which on two previous occasions have delighted the music-loving public of the neighbourhood. The same lady and gentlemen amateurs have promised their services who took part in previous concerts. The programmes are now out, and we notice that the instrumental part contains the overtures to Samson and "Tancredi," and pianoforte, violin, and clarionet solos. We notice, also, trios by Mozart and Beethoven, and qviartuora by Dr. W eslend Berthold Tours.

LLANTYSILIO. HOSPITAL SUNDAY.—On Sunday 1 ort special ser- mons were preached at this church on behalf of the Llangollen College Hospital. This preacher was Rev. George Williams, M.A., Gwersyllt. The weather was very unfavourable, which prevented many from attending the services who otherwise would have been present. Mr. Williams preached very eloquent, impressive and appropriate sermons, which were listened to with marked attention. The discourse delivered in the morning service on that well known gospel narrative The offering of the poor widow," was very striking, particularly the very practical applications lie drew from the subject to Christian benevolence and sympathy. Charity is the most conspicuous virtue in man that distinguishes him as a natural being from the beasts that perish, when he shows his sympathy with, and reaches a helping hand to, his fellow creatures in failmg health, distress, and poverty. Again what a privilege it is to be able to alleviate the sufferings of the sick and poor. How well has the immortal Seneca written on the subject of doing good He that docs good to another man does good to himself," not only in the consequence, but in the very act of doing it, for the conscious- ness of well doing is an ample reward. In the afternoon service the rev. gentleman preached a very practical sermon on Our Savour as a bene- factor" when on earth, which evidently showed the greatness and maturity of the preacher's power of thinking. It was impressively delivered and had undoubtedly a good affect on the congregation. How true is the saying, A word from the heart in- variable reaches the heart of the person to whom it is addressed." He founded his sermon in the Welsh service in the evening on H Christian love." After a few prefatory remarks of the infinite love of Christ in dying for our redemption, he adduced several reasons to prove it was our bounden duty ta love each other and live in peace and harmony. We were redeemed by the same Saviour, we worship the same merciful God, hope for the same rest, hence we should cherish kindly feelings one towards another, sympathise with the sorrowful, rejoice with them that rejoice. He concluded by earnestly appealing to the congregation to give their support to the hospital which is the only source upon which many a poor being in the neigh- bourhood relies on when in failing health or dis- abled by accident from following his vocation. The lessons in the English service were read by Mr. Theodore Marti-I, whose excellent reading is much appreciated. The collections amounted to xis 10S,

DENBIGH. r The Denbigh Office of the NORTH WALES GUARDIAN is now at Albert Terrace, Vale-street (nearly opposite the Station-road). All communications addressed either to 11 Hie Reporter," or Mr. COTTOM byname will receive immediate attention. The paper is onsale at the shops of Messrs. J. DAVIES and W. A. NOTT, and at the Bookstall at the Station. THE FAIR on Tuesday was well attended. Great numbers of cattle and horses were shown, but prices were lower and sellers careful. TEA. PARTY.—On Tuesday, the cliildrcn of the Bodfari schools, and otheis in the neighbourhood were entertained to a very excellent tea provided by the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Pennant, of Nantlys. We need hardly say that the youngsters heartily enjoyed the good things supplied BO abundantly. Mrs. Jared Jones, of Denbigh catered for their wants. CHURCH SCHOOLS.—On Sunday last, the English Church Sunday School attended divine service at St. Mary's Church. There was a good attendance, notwithstanding the very unfavourable weather. Service was conducted by the Rev. T. W. Vaughan, and was of a very hearty character. The arch- deacon addressed teachers and scholars upon the value of the Sunday school work. A collection was made for the Home Mission funùs. A CONSIDERABLE BREAKAGE.—A cow belonging to a Mr. John Davi. A, from Euthin, rushed into the shop of Mr. T. Howard, glass and china dealer, Vale-square, on Tuesday, and before she could be got out did damage among the glass and crockery to the amount of £3. The owner of the cow was away at the time, but when he arrived on the scene he offered 50s. for the damage his care- lessness had brought about, but this Mr. Howard naturally refused. Notwithstanding this somewhat strong warning; the cow and some others were left for two hours in the streeb with nobody in charge of them. PCBLIC FUNERAL.On Friday b2t-, the late j LIr. John Egberts, of the Green, Llandyr-I'IG, was interred at Llangerniew. Deceased had died on August 29TB, after a severe illness extending over three months, duiiag which he bore his sufferings with great patitnee and resignation. During this period he greatly appreciated and ENJOYED the visits and private ministrations of the Rev. D. Williams, rector of the parish, from wbich he derived great spiritual consolation. Mr. Robert's generosity and kindness had endeared him to all his neighbours and a very Large circle of friends. His house was always regarded as a place of general and cheerful hospitality, and in this he fully imitated the example given him by Lis father, tne lato Mr. Roberts, of LH;ngerai .-w. A very large number of his neighbours and fib-nds followed the body from Llandyrnog through Denbigh, the pro cession being of extraordinary length and proper- tions, and the line of vehicles considerable. Several of the shops were closed as the cortege passed through the town, and other tokens or' respect shown. Whilst numbers journeyed the whole dis- tance to Llangerniew, several hundred joined at that vilbge, so great was the respect entertained for the family. The church was crowded. The solemn, yet consoling service, was conducted by the Eev. Lir. Roberts, rector, Llangerniew, and the Rev. David Williams, rector of Llandyrnog, the latter officiating at the grave. Deceased was 63 years of age. ■■ SPECIAL CaChcn SERVICES.—On Friday last special services were held in St. Mary's Church morning and evening for humiliation and prayer to God for weather suitable for the harvest. At the English service there was a good congregation. The Rev. W. M< rgan read prayers and the sermon was preached by the Ven. Archdeacon Smart from the words Call upon me in the time of trouble," &c. The sermon fully dealt with the present trouble of individuals, of the nation, the war, the depression of trade, and the unfavouiable weather being touched upon as instances cf trouble. The com- mand in the text Call upon Me was dealt with in an interesting style, shewing that help could only come from Gcd; all'the effort's of men having failed to obtain weather suitable to the ingathering of the fluids of the earth. The venerable preacher in a faithful style set forth that the present troubles of the nation were due to the extravagance and luxury exhibited amongst all sections of the people during previous times of prosperity;; prosperity having caused much forgetfulness of God and negligence of His commands, hence the present trouble which was calculated to bring men to repentance. A closing appeal was made for humility and prayer, with a resolve to accept God's dealings in a prayeiful and thankful SPIRIT resolv- j ing that all his dealings should lead theua to glorify Him. In the evening, service was held in Welsh in the same church. BOROUGH POLICE COURT. .FRIDAY.—Before Dr. A. E. Tumour, Captain R. Lloyd Williams, and Thomas Evans, Esq. THREE RABBITERS. William Jones, alias Slanger, John Jones, alias The Crier, and Edwin Jones, none of whom appeared .(the latter had not been summoned), were charged with being found coming from land with rabbits. It appeared from the evidence that early on the morning of Tues- day, 26th August, P.C. Wynne and Alfred Jones, a keeper, met the three parties named coming from the direction of land at Plas Chambers. Wynne crouched down, and when they came within a yard or two gave chase. John and Edwin Jones were caught, each ha.ving rabbits over their shoulders, but "Will Slanger" made his escape. He had nets and other matters on him. John Jones said" Thank God you have not got the net," when he saw Will running away. William Jones and John .Tones were each fined including cost, or two months' with hard labour, and a warrant was issued for the apprehension of Edwin Jones. John Jones was taken to gaol in the afternoon, but William Jones escaped to Rhyl, when he was sent to Chester Castle for a fortnight for being drunk and dis- orderly. DRUNKENNESS. John Williams, driver at the Hall, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs fur being drunk in the Back Row on Sunday afternoon. ASSAULT, Jonah Jones, Highgate, was fined 10s. and 10s. 6d. costs for assaulting an old man named David Jones who went to the Royal Oak, where defendant is brewer, to see about some straw. The magistrates reproved him for treating an old man like that, and thought he should know better. On Wednesday, Edwin Jones, the third man in the poaching case, was brought up in custody on the charge of poaching on the 2¡jth ult. He admitted the offence, but argued that he could not work and must live. He was fined £3 including costs or two months' imprison- ment. He was also charged with using threatening language to Alfred Jones, the keeper. He utterly denied the charge, but P.C. Wynne and Alfred Jones E roved that he said he had got a gun and would shoot i8i brains out, and he would shoot through those woods all winter. He was bound over to keep the peace for six months, himself and one surety in £10. BI-MONTHLY COUNTY COURT. TUESDAY.—Before J. Wynne Foulkes, Esq., sitting for Horatio Lloyd, Esq. There were 116 plaints, most of which were settled by the Registrar (Mr. A. S. Weston, acting for Mr. T. Gold Edwards), and somewhat oddly Mr. R. H. Jones, of Rhyl, acted for Mr. G. T. Smith, assistant high bailiff, who is ill. The high bailiff himself sat with the judge.' There were 30 judgment sumonses^ but eight of them' disappeared at once, as no plaintiff was in at- tendance, two others were withdrawn, and two struck out from the same cause as the eight. Mr. William Edwards, chemist, obtained judgment against John Williams, cattle dealer, for £5, a year and a half's rent of a cottage. To be paid in a month, or go to gaol for 14 days.— Knowles c. Ellis Davies. Mr. R. H. Roberts for plaintiff. A month to pay.—Roberts v. Roberts. Mr. R. H. Roberts asked for a committal of John Elias Roberts, seedsman, Vale-street, for £ 15 15s. Plaintiff stated that defendant went about as a gentle- man and always had sufficient money for his personal wants and pleasures; he dined at hotels, and had every appearance of a gentleman he had a family and a business but paid no attention to either. He had not made the slightest effort to pay, and hence he pressed the case. Judgment for 14 days' imprisonment, sus- pended for a month. A DONKEY SPRING CART. W. Davies v. H. Millichap, claim of balance of account 45« for making a spring cart. Defendant said the agree- ment was for i;5 5s., whereas plaintiff sought to make it jE6 5s. In answer to the Judge, defendant said he had no witnesses, he didn't know he should want any, but he offered to bring the donkey-cart into court, for he should 1: ke his honour to see if it was worth the money ck'-med, He had paid 25s. into court, and it was hard «, ,v p.„y more than was agreed upon, and ii' n- •> iirst dispute plaintiff had had with -»*-4.c'to\vu. His Honour declined the offer 'to cio Yi.e e t, and gave judgment for plaintiff for H, 51", ,v'Ui C: ÁCU. HEN THAT LAID, &C. •\r i r. Richard Roberts. The parties live c v-nl Mrs. 'Rogers told the court that she -v t a, hen which laid eggs "like gold/'and; THE delei- .ant had A handsome cock, which was in the tabic of vir-itiu" her hen, and finally enticed the naughty ten back with lurn into plaintiff's grounds. She had déJue what she could to keep the handsome cock from making love to her hen finally the hen was sent home to her dead, and she now sought damages for the loss. Defendant complained of the damage done him by the hen, but as he admitted killing it, the Judge said he must pay 5S. for it, but he should award no costs, as the hen strayed through a hole in the plaintiff's own fence. Plaintiff then wished to know what she was to do with the defendant's handsome cock, which continued to plague her ? (Laughter.) His Honour declined to argue the question. MARINE STORES IN GENERAL. The same plaintiff (Mrs. Rogers) sued vVm. Latham, rag merchant, Chester, for 14s. 8d., under the following circumstances. She sold him a lot of "marine stores in general''—rags, bones, and so 011—and sent them down to his order he to pay the carriage. He contended, through Mr. R. H. Roberts, that he had never seen the stuff until it arrived in Chester, and that, in fact, he had not been in Denbigh siijce February, and he had certainly not agreed to pay the carriage. Plaintiff said she had unfortunately lost her pocket- book, but defendant produced his day book, which his Honour carefully examined, and then gave him judg- ment. RENT. Mr. Richard Williams, Glynarthen, sought to recover JE7, rent, from Richard Jones, of Bodfari. Defendant produced bills and receipts, which appeared to his Honour to reduce the debt to £2 10s., for which sum judgment was given. THE TAILORS. Jacob Daniel, Llanefydd, an improver, sought to recover two weeks' wages, at 10s. each, from Edward Abel Jones, tailor, Denbigh. Plaintiff said he had worked for defendant, but left through illness; de- fendant refused to pay him for the last week, unless he went on again he went again when he got well, but was not wanted, and now he asked for that week's wages also. His Honour gave him the week for which he had worked, but found no occasion for ordering the payment of the other. LIMITATIONS. Messrs. D. Jones and Son sued John Young, con- tractor, Bettws-y-coed, for t4 18s.8d. for goods supplied. Mr. R. H. Roberts, who appeared for them, said that the plea of barred by the statute of limitation had been put in, but as no one appeared in support he appre- hended his Honour would give costs. Judgment for the amount with costs, and an allowance for plaintiff's time. There was a case, Bird r. St. Asaph Union, in which the rent of a deceased pauper's house was involved, the sum stated was £117s. 5d., but Mr. R. H. Roberts, on behalf of Bird, agreed to take 7s. to settle it. This Mr. Y. Grimsley accepted on behalf of the Union. The other cases were unimportant.

RUTHIN. LEGAL.—Mr. Watts, principal clerk with Messrs. Lloyd and Roberts, solicitors, of this town, has passed his preliminary examination for admission as an attorney. DIOCESAN EDUCATION SOCIETY.—The Be-. Elias Owen, M.A., preached a sermon on behalf of the DioceiOan Education Society last Sunday. The col- lection was about £2 8J. CEnilIGYDntr 1 DIONT RAILWAY.—The engineering department in connection with the Cerrigydruidion Railway is going to be entrusted to the superin- tendence uf Mr. Spooncr, C.E., Portmadoc, whose connections with narrow gauge railways is well known. Probably wo shall see the work being rapidly proceeded with under his guidance and the valley of the Ciwyd soon brought into communica- tio-i with the hills above. At present there seems to be a lurking indisposition to aelay completion. SCHOOL BOARD.—Friday week. Present: Brooke Cunlitre, Esq., chairman; Messrs. D. E. Davies, H. Powell Jones, and the Rev. Isaac James; Mr Ezra Roberts, clerk. A precept for £240 was issued for the year's expenditure. The school year has been extended from November to April, and hence the necessity for a larger call. No more expense has been incurred than usual. The borough pays .£150, Llanrhydd .£;30, and L'anfwrog £60. The Board had under its consideration the question of con- ducting the infant school without a certificated teacher. This arrangement is thought to be possible in consequence of the National School btring enlarged so as to accommodate the majority of the iufants at that end of the town. The cierk was directed to write to the Local Government Board on the subject. SUXDAY SCHOOL Tr.EATs.-The tM. n was quite lively on Tuesday iast in consequence of the treats being given to the various Sunday school scholars. The Ruthin and Llanrhydd were assembled at the Town Hall and marched to St. Peter's Church, headed by a big banner. Litany having been read by the Rev. B. O. Jones, warden, the Venerable Archdeacon Smart gave au excellent, but short, address to the teachers and scholars. He highly approved of the system adopted in Ruthin by first bringing the children to th" House of God before entering upon their worldly enjoyments. He looked upon Sunday schools as corps of volunteers in God's cause, and extolled the system of volunteers both as a means of "Defence and not defiance," and these who were banded together for the Love of Christ." He congratulated the teachers of England, numbering about 200,000, who had con certed together to teach the children who come ta the schools. He considered that those who did the most good in teaching were those who thoroughly prepared their lesson for the Sunday, and those in whose hearts beat the love of He thought that as Christian we were not doing what we might do, and that more unity should exist among3t us, as Sunday schools should not belong to a class. The hymns, specially arranged for the occasion, were admirably sung. Arriving at the Town Hall again, the scholars were regaled with an excellent repast. The Castle grounds were then visited, with the kind permission of Major West. Having viewed the splendid garden, preceeded by Mr. Wiiiiams, gardener, and sung some hymns, sports were indulged in the adjoining field. Here prizes, books and eatables, were distributed in pro- fusion. A return was afterwards made to the Assembly Rooms, where some of the teachers had arranged an impromptu concert for the amusement of the juveniles. Miss Bulkley Jones, Miss Ed- wards, Miss Jones (Pyrocanthe House), Miss Hum- phrevs, Miss Clarke, Messrs. Owen, Alun, Lloyd, and McFarland touk part. Mr. vVebh, of Rhyl, also gave a recitation. A. bun having been given to each scholar, they all separated highly pleased. The Rev. J. Williams, Mrs. Greeu, awl the teachers who undertook the task of preparation, and the subscribers deserve many thanks. At the Board school and in Well-street Calvinistic M< thodist Chapels the members sat down to a repast that did credjt to all engaged. Rev. O. Evan3, Messrs. E. Roberts, D. Jones, J. Jones, N. Roberts, and others employed themselves to their utmost in making things pleasant for the children, whilst the ladies were evidently happy in their self-imposed labour of love. Having done justice to the good thing's provided, paraded some of the principal streets and sung hymns, they repaired to Cae- gwynach, where games of an innocent nature were engaged in. Cheers, for the ladies, and those who took part in managing the fesst, having been given, all departed in high glee. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Fortnightly meeting, Monday. Present: The Rev. the Warden of Ruthin, chairman, W. Pickstone, Esq., vice-chairman., R. G. Johnson, Esq., Brooke Cunliíie, Esq., the Revs. W. Rees Williams and Lewis Williams; Messrs. John Jenkins, H. Powell Jones, Thomas Jones (Rhydycilgwyn), Win. Davies, T. LI. Roberts, William Edwards (Ruthin), Thomas Jones (Efenechtyd) Thomas Jones (Llandidan), Evan Thomas, Henry Williams, Evan Ellis, Edward Jones, Richard Hughes, and John Parry. FIGURES, &C. Out relief JE92 14s. 6d. Cheques were drawn for £90. Treasurer's balance £1,11G 12s. 7d., including £9 to the school committee and £990 to the sanitary committee. Calls to the amount of £276 had been paid in by the parishes of Efenechtyd, Llanbedr, Aberwheeler, Ciocae- nog, Derwen, Gyffylliog, Llangrosyfan, Llanychan, Llan- ynys, and Nantglyn. The amount in arrear from the otlier parishes of the union is £ 589. The estimate for the coming half year was submitted, it amounted to and was an increase of £94 on the last half year, and of £ 1,249 on the corresponding half of last year; £ 123 of this increase was upon the county rate. Number in house, 70 last year, 71 vagrants relieved, 112. Some of the Guardians complained of the high rates, but Mr. PICKSTONE said he had been looking through some old rate books of the beginning of the present century, when he observed that the rate then often amounted to 10s in the pound in the year they appeared to make a rate once a month or so. THE SCHOOLMASTER. The Local Government Board wrote approving of the appointment of Mr. J. E. Roberts as schoolmaster at a salary of £23 per annum with rations, &c. THE RAILWAY RE-ASSESSMENT. The agreement with Messrs. Marshall and M'Connel for the re-assessment of the railway passing through the union, was signed and sealed by the Chairman. A WINDFALL. A cheque for the sum of £24 odd was received by the Clerk from the liquidators of the European Assurance Society as a final dividend in a case in which the society was surtty for a former assistant overseer. Mr. T. LLOYD ROBERTS explained that the defalcation had been met by a voluntary rate, and all in the parish but two had paid and one of those was dead. The sum was ordered to be paid to the overseers for the reduction of the rates, the one who refused to contribute not to have any present benefit. THE RELIEF LISTS. Mr. H. POWELL JONES moved that in future the relief iists should be taken immediately after the read- ing of the minutes, so that cases should be discussed BY" THE whole Board, and not left to the chairman and one or two others. Mr. T. LLOYD ROBERTS seconded the motion, which was at once carried, and the relieving officers were 1 called in. j The only case deserving notice was that of a woman ] of 75, who lived in an uninhabitable house at Llan- ( gynhafal, from which she refused to go. It was agreed to offer her the house, but the question was asked, sup- pose she refused and was found dead in the house from starvation, who would be to blame ? Some said the landlord should take the roof off, and so compel her to come into the house. Mr. PICKSTONE was afraid that would not do, as he knew a case in which the landlord had taken the roof off a house, and the woman having given birth to a child he was compelled to put it on again. The woman was to be relieved in kind until the next Board. THE SANITARY COMMITTEE, met in the morning, Mr. W. Pickstone chairman. A number of cases of nuisances were brought before the committee by Mr. H. Davies, and orders made upon them.

BAGILLT. FATAL COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—On Saturday, Mr. William Davies, coroner for Flintshire, held an adjourned inquest upon the body ef Edward Bell's, who was killed last week at the Bettisfickl Colliery, Bagillt, under circumstances already reported. The evidence showed that deceased when engaged with some waggons went before them to drag them down a small incline, 'when the chain broke, and the deceased's head became jammed between the wag- gon and crossbar, crushing him to death. Verdict, Accidental death."

BANGOR ISYCOED. PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY.—Before Edmund Peel, Robert Howard, and Charles Edward Thorneycroft, Esquires, and the Rev. T. H. G. Puleston. LICENSING BUSINESS. This being the annual Brewster Sessions, the first business was to renew the innkeepers' licenses in the division. There had been no complaints during the year, nor had the police any complaints as to the manner in which the public houses had been conducted, and the magistrates expressed their satisfaction with this state of things. DRUNKENNESS. John Jones, of Overton, was summoned by Acting Sergeant Burton, for being drunk and disorderly at Overton in August last. Fined 5s. and costs. Allowed 14 days to pay.

BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. Tm PAKTY AND ENTERTAINMENT.—On Tuesday, a public tea and entertainment were given in the j National Schools for the purpose of liquidating the debt of £33 upon the building of the Infant School in connection with these schools, which has been opened nearly two an acquisition as well as an improvement to the schools and district. The vicar, in his laudable object, was assisted by the following ladies, who generously furnished a table each with tea, cake, and other edibles of a substantial character: — Mrs. Osborne Morgan, Brymbo Hall; Mrs. Clayton, Brynmally; Miss Dorcas Hayes, Miss Ellen Hayes, Gate Wen; Mix. O. T. Evans, Lodge j and Mrs. Hughes, The Mount as well as presided at the tables, assisted by their maids, &c., who evidently vied with each other to promote the comfort and enjoyment of all; the arrangements, which were very complete, being carried out under the superintendence of the vicar (Rev. W. Jones) and the curate (Rev. T. Evan Jones). The tables presented a gay appearance, being arranged with choice arranged bonquets cf flowers. Between three and six p.m., upwards of 300 persons were served with tea, every one speak- ing in high terms of the quality of the tea. and cake. Amongst the numerous company assembled, in addition to those already m mtioued, were—Miss Mundella, Bryrnbo Hall; Miss Evelyn Clayton, Brynmally; Mrs. and Miss Kyrke, Nantyffrith Miss Coxon and Miss Burton, Minera Hall; Mr. and Mrs. Butler, the Misses Butler (2), and Mrs. Tyler, Brynrhug; Mr. Wliitehouse, Mrs. O. Price, Mrs. Powell, &c., &c. Before the removal of the cloth, the Vicar acknowledged the kindness and generosity of the ladies who had so willingly sup- plied tables, and thanked them most heartily for the support they had manifested to the object. At 7.30 p.m., an entertainment was given in the school in furtherance of the above object, under the pre- sidency of Thomas Clayton, Esq., one of the trustees of the school, who, in opening the proceedings, re- marked that the duties he had to perform that evening were light and agreeable, and that the object was a most laudable one—to pay off the debt of the building of the new infant department; and he was pleased that the object recom- mended itself to so many, who, by their presence that evening, also at the tea, mani- fested so great an interest in it. Referring to the question of finance, he stated that the schools were in no way aided by the rates, but were purely voluntary school?, conducted upon the basis of educating the children in the fear of God, without which it was no education at all, and he hoped the public would Jong continue to assist su-jh a system. (Applause). The programme opened with a part song by the Church Choir, under the leadership of Mr. John Matthews, the organist, "0 hush thee my baby," which was agreeably rendered. The songs of Miss Louisa Barker, "Take this mes- suage to my mother," and" She wore a wreath of who possesses a sweet volume of voice, was given in a style which merited the hearty plaudits of all. A pleasing feature in the programe were the songs by the infants, about 25 in number, ranging from four to six years old, under their mistress, Miss Thomas, who sang See the little humming bee," My little pony, and I have a little dolly," in a manner satisfactory to all, each time being heartily encored. The songs of Mr. Wm. Jones, "Spelling Bee," "The old man's advice," The man with many names," created an ovation of applause, and were in each case rede- manded, being highly amusing to all. A duet, Too late, too late," by Miss E Kendrick and Misa Louisa Barker, was sweetly given, their voir blending most harmoniously together. E. Fisher, a little girl about ten years old, who v • a nice sweet voice, sang with much taste, "C-.l missing boat," and received a hearty encore. Or." dear old Church of England," by the Rev. T. C. Jones, was well given and received. Mr. S P. j May sang "The wonderful scholar," and, recoiv'tir an encore, gave "The jolly old "1 the same agreeable a inner. The groat attract" on the programme was evidently a r'2ca(iou by j G. Osborne Morgan, Eq., "The lec.D," who, after describing the plot and scc-00 of the piece, recited it with the pathos and delineating • xpreesion of an elocutionist oi a high merit, and received an outburst and overwhelming applause from an overflowing audience; the piece being I thoroughly appreciated for its richness and beauty, j of style as well aa its descriptive character. The Choir rendered good service throughout, and sang in a pleasing style Parting and meeting," ( "What shall he have that killed the deer," and j "Foresters sound the cheerful. horn," the latter especially being given with taste and precision. The National Anthem closed a well-arranged pro- gramme. The Rev. W. Jones, vicar, proposed, and Mr. Osborne Morgan seconded, a vote of thanks to I the chairman and also to the ladies who gave the 1 tea and cake. Upon the motion of the Vicar, seconded by Mr- Whitehcuse, a vote of thanks was passed to the choir and those ladies and gentlemen who had given their names to entertain them, both being passed with much acclamation, and terminated a most enjoyable evening alike agree- able to all. The accompaniments were played by Mr. John Matthews, in his usual style.

CEFN MAWR. EISTEDDFOD.—An Eisteddfod in connection with J the English Independents of Cefn was held on Monday last, in aid of the expenses connected with the building of a manse. The Welsh Baptists were good enough to lend their place of worship, the Tabernacle, for the occasion, being a large building and well suited for the purpose. Although the weather was a decided improvement on the ¡ previous day the attendance in the morning was meagre. The chair was occupied, in the absence of Mr. Darby, by the Rev. R. G. Jone3, minister of the Tabernacle. The duty of conductor, which is that of cailingout thecompetitors' names, giving connective anecdotes of an amusing character, and erackiyg small jokes at the competitors, fell to the lot of the Rev. Wallace Thomas, Holywell, who also gave some comic songs. The adjudicators were—On music, Mr. Parry, Birkenhead; on poetry, the Rev. W. B. Joseph (Bionfryn), Ruabon, and Mr. J. Clarke, Llangollen on miscellaneous, the Revs. W. Edwards, G. R. Jones, W. Griffiths, J. H. Hughes, (Ieuan 0 Ley a), W. B. Joseph, and Mr. J. Clarke, on the needlework, Mrs. Bu&hby, Plas-yn-wern, Mr. W. Hall, or The Lodge, discharged the duties of the accompanist in a very satisfactory manner and the principal vocalist was Miss H. B. Morris, Rhvh On account of the chairman's indisposition his opening address was omitted. The first competition on the list was a recitation of some lines from Pope's Messinh. There were five competitors. The first prize, 3s.6d., was won by Master Reberfc Morris, PEN-y-bryn, and the second by Master Wm. Thomas. Only one party from The Land of Nud" contested the Band of Hope melody, Who is a brave man, who?" (Hoyle's Hymns and Songs.) They were conducted by Mr. John Bogie. MI. Parry in adjudicating, praised them for the quality of the voices, but on the other hand he remarked that the expression of the words, the secret of success in competing, was not good. In spite of their faults he considered them quite worthy of the prize. In 1 the bass solo, The trumpet shall sound," only one ■ sang, Mr. Thomas Lloyd, Rhos. The prize of 7s. Gd. was awarded to him. Mr. Joseph next gave his decision on the translation into Welsh of Long- fellow's Hymn of the Moravian Nuns of Bethlehem." Thiee competitors. The prize, 10S. 6J" was won by Mr. H. M. Hughes, Oswestry. The adjudication on dau englyn, Civsg," was given by Mr. Joseph. There were seven competitors, and 1 the prize, 5s., was won by Mr. H. M. Hughes, Oswestry. A comic song was then given by Mr. W. Thomas. Mr. H. M. Hughes made a very good speech on Cocoa-rooms and Public-houses," and received the prize of ;)3. In the competition in reading a piece given at the time; An Ode to 1 Youth," the successful composition at the Carnarvon Eisteddfod, was selected. Five com- J peted, and Mr. Joseph decided to divide the prize between Messrs. Elw. Jones and Wm. Williams. Only one party, Miss Eiiis and Mr. H. M. Hughes, entered for the duet, Howell, Howell, loiter" (Dr. Parry), and they received the prize of fas. The song-, Won't you buy my pretty flowers," was contested by three young ladies, and the prize of 2<.61. was won by Miss Ann Roberts. After a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the meet- ing closed with a comic song from Mr. Thomas. The meeting was not very successful, as in several; competitions only one entered. This, a common fault in meetings of the kind, took away some of the interest. In a great many cases also some of the competitors did not answer to their names. In the afternoon the attendance was better, and by the time the meeting had been well entered into, the chapel was fairly well filled. The chair was occu- pied by Mr. Darby, Brymbo, who, in opening the meeting complimented the Welsh people on such a gathering as their Eisteddvod. Miss H. B. Morris then gave the song, nefoe ld fawr ei' hunan," with great taste and pathos. Two choirs entered to sing the psalm tuno Melita (Hywns Ancient and Modern), set to the hymn, "Eternal 'Father, strong to save A Party of Britons," and Iorwerth and Party" from Pontcysylite. The adjudicator remarked that the voices in both the choirs were good. He thought the first choir was worthy of the first prize, £1; the second prize, 102., was awarded to the other choir. Three competitors tried for the recitation of the first forty lines of Goldsmith's Deserted Village." The first prize, 3s. 6d., was gained by Miss A. E. Grindley, and the second, 2 by Miss. M. A. Richards. Miss Ellis Own gave the song, How well I now remember," from Dr. Parry's "BTodwen." The adjudication of Mrs. Bashby 011 the best crochet j antimacassar was read by the secretary. The first prize was awarded to Miss E. Hughes, The Manse, and the second to Miss Martha Thomas, Garth. Four competed in the tenor solo, In native worth." The adjudicator said they had had a very good contest. He decided hi favour of Mr. Samuel Parry. The prize 7s. 6d. was awarded. Mr. Hughes read his adjudication on the essay, The Resurrec- tion of Christ, was it physical or moral." He de- cided in favour of the one signed Faint Attempt," who, however, did not appear. The competition in singing a piece of music at sight caused no little amusemont. The prize, 5" was carried off by "A Party from the Rhos." The violin solo, The Ash Grove," with variations, only brought forward one competitor, and his "variations" were entirely j original. They consisted in playing the piece over and over again, -increasing the speed each time, and changing into the minor key. This performance elicited loud laughter and applause, and it was not until his" sweet music was almost drowned by the noise that he thought it expedient to retire. We are informed that he never saw a copy of the piece. Two couples contested the duet, The Martial Spirit" (Dr. Parry's "Blodwen"), and the adjudicator praised both parties. He decided in favour of Messrs. Sam. Parry, and Thomas Lloyd, Rhos. Prize, 6s. The adjudication on the English or Welsh poem of not less than 150 or more than 200 lines, The Vale of Llangollen," was read by Mr. Joseph, and the prize of £118. was won by Mr. H. M. Huhes, Oswestry. In the great event of the meeting, the choral competition, As the hart pants" (Mendelssohn), only the Rhos choir, con- ducted by Mr. Mills, came forward. They were about fifty in number, and Mr. Parry remarked that he could not say they deserved the prize. The time was unsteady, and the whole piece was not well given. He could not, therefore, conscientiously award to them the whole prize of .£10. If the com mittee were willing, he would give them £7. It was announced that the conductor would receive the prize in the evening. A concert was held in the evening, at which Major Barnes presided, and at which the prizes were distributed to the successful competitors.

CORWEN. THE BISHOP OF LICHFIELD was here last week fishing. TRIP.—About 200 were booked at the Corwen station with the annual trip to Belle V ne Gardens, Manchester, on Monday last. The excursionists arrived home by two o'clock on Tuesday morning. STREET LAMPS.—The Gas Company are busy placing additional lamp-posts in the streets. We had six lighted last year, but we shall this year have from t> twelve to fifteen. We are very glad to bear that the town clock will be lighted during the winter months. A DANGEROUS BRIDOE.—A correspondent writes as follows-.—" The wooden bridge over the Dee by Tro.wyn presents a very dangerous appearance. No one up to the time of writing has had a'dive' through the open space on the centre of the bvidge where the planks have given way. We hope it will be repaired at once." SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS. Before J. R. Walker, Esq. ALLEGED ROBBERY. Jc)tcS, Cynwyd, was charged with having, —. L2 lld. from the house of Margaret Hughes, ( Gate, Llandrillo, on August 29th. T Irs. Hughes stated that she was away from her .Tu O on the day in question and left defendant in charge. She used to keep the gate money in an old tin, avad on going to get some money from it when she re- turned homo, she found that the money had been taken. The police were at once mformed.. A quantity of evidence was taken and the prisoner ww committed for trial at the next quarter sessions, 1 Bail was refused. ¡ DRUNK. Michael Soloman, hawker, Wrexham, was sent to prison for seven days' with hard labour for being drunk at Corwen on September 1st.

ELLESMERE. 11 SAD ACCIDENT.—Mr. Woolward, accompanied by I Jis sister and a friend, was boating on the iiis-re ¡ md in the act of shooting a grebe, when he fell into :he water, and was drowned. Up TO Tuesday evening the efforts made to recover the body had 'ailed.

HOLYWELL. LOCAL BOARD.-The monthly meeting of this Board was held on Monday, Mr. Richard Snnkey presiding. Mr. E. J. Davies withdrew a notice of motion given by him, that the resolution letting the stalls in the market to Mr. Musker, Liverpool, for the sale of provisions, be rescinded. The agreement between the Board and Mr. Musker was ratified. The Clerk intimated that the total receipts received from the market up to the present ex- ceeded £ 50. A bill of extras done by the contractors at the market hail was submitted by the architect, and fully explained by him. The total amount of extras is < £ .326. A certificate in favour of the con- tractors for .£226 was also submitted, but, the clerk pointing out that they had already been paid more than they were entitled to under'the contract, the payment was deferred until the four months had elapsed after the work was completed. The archi- tects, Messrs. Scrivener and Son, submitted a bill due to them for preparing plans, &c., amounting to X260 10s. Out of this amount D £ I0 had been paid, and after some discussion the architects allowed £ 50 part of the claim, and a cheque was signed for = £ 170, the balance. The qlwsi ion of supplying the town with gas was considered at length, and a committee appointed to report upon the question at the next meeting. It was also decided to proceed with the erection of the Town Hall.

LLANASA. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS.—Ou Friday, August 22ad, a tea and competitive meeting, in connection with the above Sunday Schools, took place at the r Schools, Llanasa. The following ladies kindly pre- sided at the tea tables—Mrs. Morgan and Mbs Pitman, The Vicarage; the Misses Jackson and Miss Pecquet, Gym Castle; Mrs. Owen, Miss Jones, and Miss Evans, Mold; and the Misses Davies, and Miss Cole, Ffynor Groyw. The con- ductor of the evening meeting was' the Rev. W. Hughes, Chester, who gave an interesting address on the Sunday School. The following persons obtained prizes in the various subjects:—Essav, The early life of Samuel," Henry Heywood Parry; essay, The observance of the Lord's Day," Iorwerth 8P Didymu?, who did not come forward. Adjudicator, Rev. J. E. O.ven, curate. Answering questions on subjects taken from the Diocesan Inspector's scheme, five competitors—first, H. H. Parry; second, Caib.erine M. Parry; the answers were excellent. Reciting the Magnificat," Fanny Roberts. Solo competition, Miss Diana Roberts. Reciting the Parable of the Vineyard"—first, H. H. Parry; there were twelve competitors reduced by weeding out to four. The best bouquet of wiM flowers, a very pleasant feature, such a number being sent in as to serve to decorate the whole front of the platform—first, Margaret Jones; second, Ellen Jane Parry; honorary awards given to the Misses Morgan, The Vicarage. Reciting part of Mark iv., Elizabeth Anne Jones. Impromptu address, Charles Jones. The meeting was agreeably enlivened by z overtures on the pianoforte by Miss Jackson, Lily Profit, and Alst-r Jackson. The juvenile choir sang several sweet pieces, conducted by Mr. Jones. Songs were givea by Miss Evans (Mold), Miss Bocquet, and Miss Diana Roberts., which wer-a all heartily encored. In the course of the meeting the Rev. J. P. Morris, Vicar, read the reports of H.M. Inspector and the Diocesan Inspector. We have not a copy of the former at hand, but we understand that the scheol passed a very good examination in all the standards, and the grant is the largest ever received in the school. The Diocesan Inspector's report is as follows:—"The first class in this school passed a very good examination, and showed that they had been very carefully taught. All the classes passed a good examination. The school is year after year improving." IN group 4 five obtained certificates, in group 3 five and thre I commended, gioup 2 seven, group 1 two. Toe Vicar passed a well deserved eulogium on Mr. Jones, the schoolmaster, for his energy and ability. The meeting, which was well attended, and in every respect successful, came to a close by a vote of thanks being proposed by the Vicar to the con- ductor, and all who had lent their assistance, and the singing of the National Anthem.

MINERA. CONCERT.—A t?a party and concert was held in the National Schools on Monday, the proceeds of which are to be devoted towards funds for a new harmonium for the iron church in this parish. In the afternoon about 100 persons sat down to an excellent tea, the arrangement for which were carried out by Mr. Walker, Sonthsea, to the satis- faction of all concerned. Tea over the younger I portion of the meeting amused themselves by various games, including races for bun and seed loaves kindly given by Mr. Walker. The concert commenced at seven, under the presidency of the Vicar, when the following programme was credit- ably rendered:— Piano Solo. 11 Corricolo," .Miss Towle and Mr. Williams. Chorus Star of peace," Choir. Song. Galar gwraig y milwyr," Miss Oilfield. Song and chorus. Some folks.Muster T. Solby and ORmir. Song. 'Twas within a mile, &c Miss S. Selby. Welsh soiig The dying child," Wis* Jonea. Chorus. Be kind to the loved ones," Choir. Song. Gl'alldfatt.er', clock," Mr. P. M. Roberts. Song and chorus l,ittle Benuie,Miss Grace Williams and Choir. S(,ng The minstrel boy," lliss Lewis Song and chorus. Love at liora-.?,]jSris3 Jones and Choir, The first part of the programme being finished the Vicar took the opportunity of distributing the certificates to the successful children at the Diocesan examination of the school. In doing so he said he was ghtcl to find that during the seven years he had been in the parish, there had not been a single case in which children in thssa schools had be211 withdrawD. IRORA the whole or any part of the religious IUSFANCAIOA. lie THOUGHT the reports (which he then read, and which appeared in a former edition of the Guardian') afforded great cause of thankfulness for the care that was taken in im- parting religious education. He concluded by urging upon the parents present the NEC^SIRY of sending their children regularly and punetu MY to scliord. The second part of the programme \P3 Song and clorus Yoli've been a friund to me," Mis- M. Ellis and Chair. Chorus My own native land," Choir. Song. Poor little Joe," MissS. Selby. Recitation. Honesty is the best policy,Ma-c-r T. M. O. Selby Song Tlio ivy green," Miss Lewis. i ss Lewis. Song Pictiwr fy mam," Miss OldSehl Song "The little man," Master T. M. O. Salby. Son: Save the boy," Miss -Tone Chorus Gently evening bendetli," Choir. Nations! Anthem. The singing of the children shewed that some pains had been taken in their training. The Misses Jones and Lewis sung very well. The piano duet was well rendered. In closing the meeting the Vicar intimated that it intended to hold enterr viu- ments on every alternate Monday towards the same object as the present one. The thanks of the meeting aye due to the Rev W. Jenkins for the great services he rendered in preserving order amoug the outsiders, which duties, sad to say, were by no means of a light nature, and were more suit- able for a, police constable's interference.

MOLD. SUDDEN DEATH OF AN ACCOUNTANT.—Mr. William Davies, coroner for Flintshire, held an inquest at Northop on Friday evening upon the body of J. G. Williams, aged 70 years, accountant, Mold. The deceased had been walking some distance, and beino- fatigued, he went into the house of Mr. James Bateman, farmer, where he shortlv afterwards expired. A verdict in accordance with the tacts was agreed upon. SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting oF this board was held on Thursday week. The cierk was ordered to ask the Rev. W. D. Owen, vicar of GwernafSeld,to act as chairman of the Attendance Committee, in the place of the Riv. Henry Roberts, his predecessor. The cleaner of the Mold schools applied for an incre ise of salary, which was granted. The eleik was instructed to obtain tenders for white- washing and painting the bordering of the Mold schools. The attendance officer read his report, and matters referred to therein were dealt with. Cheques were signed for the usual monthly and other accounts. PETTY SEJSIOXS. MONDAY.—Before Colonel Coake (in the chair), H. C. haikes, Esq., M.P., H. J. Potts and E. Thompson, Esqrs. A BIBULOUS PAIR. Hannan Oriffitns, a young married woman, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on Saturday night last in High-street, Mold. As the defendant had been locked up since Saturday night she was let off on paying the cost of her maintenance. Edward Williams, collier, of Buckley, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Buckley on Sunday, the 2lat August. P.C. Thoiuas Jonas stated that while on duty at ten o'clock 011 the nignt in question he saw the defendant in the Square very drunlc and creating a great dis- turbance. A fine of 7s. (U. and 7s. Gd. COSTS was imposed, and in default he was to be imprisoned for seven days' with hard labour. BREACH OF THE SALMON FISHERY BYE-LAWS.—HEAVY PENALTY. John Jaud Robert Jones, father and son, fisher- men, residing at Connah's Quay, were summoned at. the instance of the River Dee Conservators for hewing on Saturday. the 12th July last, fished for salmon in the River Dee without a license, and secondly, for fishing during what is called under the statutes "weekly close time namely, between tw-lve o'clock on Friday night and twelve o'clock on Sunday night. MI\ A. I ritchard, solicitor, of Ciiestor, appeared on behalf of the River Dee Conservators and Mr T? >r,^r for the defendants. 1 MI. I ritcnard, the c; Lii-I the charges more seriously aSected the elder defendant, because he had been previously convicted of an ofence against the fishery laws, and had also on one occasion distinctly 0110 stated when asked for his license that he had not one and never intended to take out a license. In fact he had shown every disposition to set the Board an:1 the fishery laws at defiance, and it was out of all reason to permit this state of things to continue. The first witness was Joseph Foulkes, bailiff in the employ of the River Dee Conservators, who said that when on duty between Flint and Connah's Quay, on the evening of the 11th July, from what he heard, he communicated with P.C. E. Jones, and they left Rock- cliife at half-past twelve o'clock that night, and walked tow ards Connah's Quay. About three the next morning, they saw trammel licensed boats returned up the river, and about a quarter of an hour afterwards the de- fendants came up in a boat. He went to the boat and asked them if they had a license, and the elder defendant said No; I have only been for a bit of a try, and 4 will have a licence on Monday." On the boat he found three trammel nets they were wet and in a fishin" state. Took possession of the nets and brought the towards ITOCITCLIIFE. The defendants followed and tried to take possession of the nets, but they did not succeed. On getting to Ty Cocli lie examined the nets, and found FIESII salmon scales on them. They went with the nets to Pentre. where the elder defendant overtook them, and, addressing witness, told him he would rather give him k,) than go before the ISorthop magistrates. Wit- ness did not take the money, and he told Jones he must see the River Dee Conservators on the subject. As soon as lie arrived in Chester he reported the occurrence at the office, and handed the nets over to Mr. McShee, the head bailiff. Yi as present at X orthop Petty Sessions on the 31st July, 1873, when the elder de- fendant was convicted for fishing for salmon with an illegal net. The nets he took possession of were trammel nets, and such nets were used for taking salmon. By Mr. Roper The mesh of the net was two inches from knot to knot. It was the same size as that used for salmon fishing. Mr. ROPER called for the production of the nets. Mr. Pritchard said he could not produce them at present, as unfortunately they had gone on to Denbigh by mistake. ° By the Chairman Had examined the boat for fish, but did not see any salmon. There was about a basket- ful of nukes in the boat. By Mr. Pritchard The nets were leaded for salmon fishing and not for flukes. If the nets had only been used for fluke fishing, he would not find salmon scales upon them. Thomas McShee, head water bailiff, said he examined the nets when they came to Chester, washed them, and measured them, and was perfectly certain they were leaded for salmon nets. Fluke nets were more heavily loaded than those he saw. The three nets measured 161 yards. P.C. E. Jones, who was with Foulkes when the nets were taken, gave corroborative evidence. George Foulkes, a lad about 15 years of age, and brother to Joseph Foulkes, the watcher, said he heard the elder defendant offer his brother £ 0 if he would not bring him before the Northop magistrates. This concluded the case for the prosecution, and Mr. Roper, for the defence, submitted, with regard to the charge of fishing without a license, that the bench must be satisfied that the men did fish before a conviction took place. He did not for a moment deny that the men were in a boat, or that they had the wet nets in it; but he did deny, on their behalf, that they had been fishing for salmon. They had been fishing for flukes, and evidence would be produced showing that Foulkes, the bailiff, told them that they were quite at liberty to fish for flukes, if they did not for salmon in the channel of the river. There was not the slightest tittle of evidence to show that the defendants had their nets in salmon fishing water. Their statement was that they left Connah's Quay ON the evening of Friday, the 11th July, and went to Hilbre Island, where they commenced operations by fishing for flukes. They came home with the flood in a perfectly honest jnanner, and went to their usual landing place, where they found Foulkes and the policeman waiting for them. As to the salmon scales stated to have been found on the nets, why there was not a net in the river on which they would not find salmon scales. He submitted that in a serious case like that in which the defendants were charged, the evidence should be conclusive. There was no evidence that the men were fishing; nothing more than that they were out in a boat with three nets. Mr. Pritchard Three wet nets. Mr. Roper, in conclusion, expressed a hope that if the Bench entertained any doubt on the subject they should give the prisoners the benefit of it. John Hewitt, fisherman, of Connah's Quay, was called for the defence, and said that oil one occasion n. short time since, while in the Cross Keys Inn, with other fishermen, Foulkes, the water bailiff, yave them the privilege to fish for flukes. He saw the IN leave the Quay on Friday evening, the 11th July. Tiiev left the fishery district, and went into dead water—A place where there was llD more tide than in a gentleman's ground. There was no salmon there. By Mr. Pritchard I am a relation of the lhfemhnt's; the elder defendant. John Jones, is my brothjr-in-law and I have been convicted for a breach of the fishery laws. Edward Bithell, licensed fisherman, Connah's Qua> V said lie met defendants in a boat between Bagillt AND Flint. They were rowing towards the Hibre Island _)re He fished in the salmon ground that night, but nothing more of the defendants. By lr, Pritchard His uL-cle was in the boat: with him, and as the defendants passed he said, WHERE are you GOIAG i I suppose yon are going poaching," and the elder uefeiulant said, "N:0-; I'm going for a dozen quarts of shrimps. there was a. shrimp net in the boat. Mr. Roper submitted that there were great 1, about the case, and for the information of the, Ben "1 might say that lie had a numerously-sigaed memo favour of the deiondanta from the people of C iva 'v" Quay. •' The Chairman We don't consider the EVIDENT ûl fishing within illegal hours proved, and th, ;;S.i.il\ c- going into it now. We merely convict upon k0 e: "T'ga of fishing without a license, and for that vro 'CpJSd penalty of £ 20 and 15s. costs, and. in default a f.L.i:æ:!3 will issue, or two MONTN^1 i in 01 ISO" X 1 HARD LABOUR. The nets will he FORIEITK^, ASSAULTING VVITXESS. I Shortly after the last OASS WAS over, and the 'R„ es mterwfcidon both SIDES lu*Uoft the court, Mr. Piucaard