Wrexham Guardian

COMMISSION EES OF TAXES—DIVISION OF RHUDD- ] LAN.—At a meeting of the Commissioners of the ] division of Rhuddlan, held at the County County, 1 St. Asaph, on Thursday, the 15th inst., the Eev W, Mortor, Brownlow Villas; Captain Garnett, Plas-yn-Roe; and E. W. 0. Broughton, Esq., Bryn St. Asaph, duly qualified as commissioners for general purposes under the Income Tax Acts. HAWARDEN UNION WORKHOUSE.—Mr and Mrs Dodwell have been appointed by the Board of Quardians for the Hawarden Union, master and matron of the Workhouse at Broughton Hall, in room of the late Mr and Mrs Bamber. Mr Dodwell held the position of chief warder, and Mrs Dodwell that of chief female warder of the Ccunty Gaol cf Mold, which was recently closed under the New Prisons Act. TREAT TO YSCEIFKXJ SCHOOLS.—On Thursday, the 8th inst., the annual treat to these schools was given at the National Schools. After an excellent tea the scholars adjourned to the Rectory Park, where they enjoyed themselves by runnirig, Ac., prizes being given to those who excelled. A noticeable feature in this year's gathering was a grand display of fireworks. After a vote of thanks proposed to Mr and Mrs Morgan, for their hospi- tality, the scholars returned to their homes evidently greatly pleased. ORDINATION SERVICES AT MOSTYN.—The English Free Church at Moatyn having been legally put in trust for the congregational communion, Mr Joseph Davies has been chosen its pastor. On Monday last he was first set apart to the work of the Christian Ministry by an ordination service, at which the following congregational ministers took part:—Revs J. D. Thomas, Buckley; D. Bur- ford Hooke, Mold; E. Pan Jones, Mostyn; A. Francis, Rhyl; and J. Riley, Holywell. The services in the afternoon and evening were well attended, more especially the latter, when the church was crowded to excess. PRESTATYN PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on Monday, before Sir Pyers Mostyn, Bart. (chairman), T. G. Dixon, Esq., and W. P. Jones, Esq.—Ishmael Jones, for being drunk and disorderly at Newmarket, was fined 20s and costs inclusive, and Wai. Jones, for a similar offence, at the same place. 17.s.—Sarah Jones (for whom Mr Wm. D ,iv:es, Holywell, appeared), was fined Is and OO.4, fur an;»ssauit upon .Sarah Lewi*, of Dyst-rth, a girl twelve years of age.—A charge was entered against John Humphreys, of Axton, of having seriously assaulted Isaac Jones, who appeared in court with his arm in a sling. It was stated that the narties had settled the case, but the bench would not allow of its being disposed of in that way, and issued a warrant for Humphrey's apprehension.—A warrant was also ordered against W illiam Williams, of Gwespyr, who did not appear. BANGOR DIOCESAN SOCIETIES.—The annual meet- ings of these societies, which have been held under the presidency of the Bishop, have attracted an unusually large attendance of cltrgy and laity. The report of the Church Extension Society, of which Archdeacon Evans is the honorary secretary, showed a decrease upon last year's financial returns of .£244, a result adversely commented upon by the Bev P. Constable Ellis, and which led to the election of a sub-committee to consider the desirability of the employment of lay readers for the English seiv ces of bi-lingual parishes. The Rev J. Pryce, secretary of the Church Extension Society, reported the re building of the churches at Aber and Pene- goes, and the restoration of Rhoscolyn Church. A donation of .£100 was voted to the parent society of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, the council of the Clerical Aid Society was dissolved owing to want of subscriptions, whilst the repoit of the Church Defence Association pointed out that, unless there was an increase of subscriptions, the association would be in debt. Upon the recom- mendation of Dr Briscoe, a memorial was adopted to the Oxford University Commissioners, praying that no alteration should be made in the application of the revenues intended for and hitherto applied to the support of Welsh scholars and exhibitioners at Jesus College; and, upon the suggestion of the Bishop, a petition was signed requesting the Church Congress of England and Wales to hold the annual meeting of 1879 at Carnarvon. The conference was chiefly taken up with a discussion relative to the especial duty of the Church towards the young before and after confirmation.

DENBIGH. BREAKDOWN.—On Wednesday evening one of the little engines employed on the line from Den- bigh {to Corwen broke down at the latter place, having burst some of the pipes or valves, the con- sequence being that a Great Western engine had to be secured to bring the train on to Den- bigh. RAILWAY ASSESSMENT.—On Wednesday a meet- ing of the representatives of the St. Asaph and Euthin Union assessment committees met in Den- bigh, to consult as to a proposed re-assessment of the lines of railway rr.umug through the two unions. Captain Pennant, Mr J. Lloyd, Mr Clarke J and Mr W. P. Evans were the St. Asaph delegates. The result of the consultation is to be laid before the two boards, when action will be taken thereon. It is generally believed that the lines are much under ated considering the present value. FREEMEN OF THE BOROUGH.—A list of the freemen of the borough bas been published by the town clerk. j This document, drawing attention as it does to an almost extinct order of voters as regards electioneering, is of some interest. The freemen of Denbigh are evidently fast passing away, for the list now contains the names of only eleven persons, amongst whom we find Mr Thomas Hughes, the chairman cf quarter sersions, and Mr Richard Williams, solicitor, Denbigh, who, for a great many years, was town clerk cf Denbigh. The name of Kobert Parry, the glover in the list, reminds cne of an industry once very great in Denbigh, but now, like the freemen, almost. extinct. CATHOLIC CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS—On Monday the children and friends of the Sunday and day schools belonging to the Catholic Church, Denbigh had their annual trip. Mr Foulkes, the Graig, kindly placed at their disposal horses and waggons, and by these the party was conveyed to Pant Asaph, one of the most lovely and picturesque spots in the district. Arrived there, they were received by the members of the monastery and the scholars of the Orphan School, who sang them some unno-8 of welcome. In the schoolroom they were 18 iled with plum cake and milk. They were then shown over the beautiful grounds and buildings, after which a variety of sports, including foot races for prizes took place. Later in the afternoon they were summened to the building where the sisters had laid out in a very tasteful style the ample store of provisions taken from Denbigh. A gcod meat tea witu jams and other delicacies, having been partaken of, thanks were given for the kind recep- tion they had received, and further amusements entered into. The whole party arrived home about nine o'clock, the entry into town being signalised by singing a variety of hymns. Mr W. Keepfer and others were mostenergeticinpromotingthe pleasure and comfort of all. THE COUNCIL AND THBIR MEDICAL OFFICER.—The council seem to be m a fix about their new medical officer, Dr. J. R. Hughes. That gentleman, than whom HO borough could obtain an officer better adapted to the office happens to be a district union officer, and the Local' Government Board, regardless of the fact that they were placing the anion officers in a very invidious, and as compared with other practitioners, very disad- vantageous position, have passed a law which enables them to refuse to sanction such an officer's appointment as a medical officer of health IlBlp the Sanitary Authority appointing him permits him to forward to them certain periodical statements respecting the con- dition of the district. The majority of the Denbigh council are moat determinedly opposed to allowing the Loeel Government Board to have the slightest inter- ference with their affair*, and have sent them a letter to that eftact. The board, of coarse, have the remedy in their own hands, and (unfairly as it seems to most persons; refuse to sanction Dr. Hughes's appaintment. So the conncl will take time to consider how they shall get "t of the difficulty. One Lcr, however, they do not tovm to take mto consideration,that whether Dr. Hughes is allowed to send the information or no, the Govern- ment will obtain it. it being part of the duty of the Registrar General's officers to send them notification of any outbreak of disease. This was done months ago when Dr. Roberts was in office. He gaTe no reports to the London hoard, bat thoy promptly obtained the the information of the outbreak of diphtheria, and sent down liD Why then do the council object to their entcer being connected with the Lecal Government Board ? The ratepayers, too, ought to know that the Government offer for this privilege to pay one-half the medical officer's salary, which might as well be saved to the ratepayers if the majority of the council, who think they can be at ove the interference of a superior board, would sink their feolings iu the ma ter and fall in with the view advocated by one careful legal member of the] council. There is n a lte rn:} I ¡yo} bat to give up either this pr jadice asainst the Local Government Board or 1 give up Dr. Hughes as medical officer, the latter being ( < cantingency which all seem to deplore, and if the latter < case is adopted the council will, it seems quite certain, have to go entirely against the principle they so con- I staa I) Uj down of not going out of town for anything 1 they require." PRIZB DAY AT TH* BOATD SCHOOLS.On Thurs- J day evening the whole of scholars educated in the Board Schools in D -v were assembled at tboir various schools *• -viiichthey ned to the Assembly Room, *-• it had been arranged the annual distributive -prises should take place, c TVe children presented an ialerwting eisht and € lid credit to their teachers, the infants from Vron- joch School tyring by no means an unimportant Dart in the amir. The Mayor, vice-president of :he School Board, took the chair, and was supported by members of the board and other gentlemen in- terested in education. Mr R. H. Roberts, clerk to the board, was present, and assisted Miss Jones, the Misses Gee, and other ladies ir1 the distribution of the prizes. The Mayor, in opening the pro- ceeding, remarked that the great success of the prize distribution and the meeting held in connec- tion therewith last year induced the board to repeat the experiment this year. He was glad to inform the parents of • children present that the schools were in a very flourishing state; the reports of the Government inspector which would be read proved that excellent examinations had been passed, and further the grants this year were larger than ever obtained. He trusted that the zeal and attention of the teachers would be continued for the benefit of the schools. He then dwelt upon the fact that the prizes had, of course been given to the most deserving children, but the attendance had been taken into consideration. He counselled the parents to see that the children attended regularly, because nothing so much interfered with the success of a scholar as frequent absence from school. A number of the boys and girls, under the leadership of the assistant master, sang an opening chorus in excel- lent style, and to the great delight of the visitors, the infants next sang a piece which was accom- panied by exercises of the hands, arms, and body. They were led by Misa Gratton, and the amusing performance was much applauded. The prizes were numerous, being given to boys, girls, and infants, and very few were left without a prize of some kind. The principal ones were those given to Edward Humphreys, D. E. Roberts, and WIl) Owen, they having obtained honour certificates from Government entitling them to free education for the next three years. Some cf the girls also received similar honours. The Mayor eulogised the children who had gained this distinction, and as the number who could win the parchment was not limited he hoped that more would strive for them. The intervals between the giving of the prizes to the boys, girls, and infants wore filled up by the sing- ing of choruses and songs by the scholars, the meeting altogether being of an interesting and profitable character. The reading of the Govern- ment inspector's} reports ot fie various schools elicited much ,ipnkr.e.

BUT KIN. MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES AT PLAS DRAW.—On Thursday, the 15th inst., Plas Draw was the scene of great rejoicing, on the occasion of the marriage Mr J. H. Aitehison, senior clerk to Watkin Williams, Esq., Q.C., M P., to Miss E. Brayne, of Oswestry. Mr and Mrs Williams, with their usual kindness, invited a number of fiends to meet the happy couple, and entertained them to a sumptuous breakfast. Mr W. Williams pioposod the health of the bride and bridc-groom iu appropriate terms. They left by the afternoon train to spend the honeymoon at the Isle of Wight.

CAERGWRLE. FLINTSHIRE DISTRICT LODOE OF GOOD TEMPLABS.—On Thursday in last week the quarterly meeting of this lodge was held iu the Primitive Vthùljst Chapel, Caer- gwrle. Bro. D. Harford Hooke (Molii), D.C.T., presided, and the other officers inciuded Bro. Moves (Denbigh), W.V.T.. Bro. H. W. Egerton (Mold), W. Sc-c., Bro. Hal es (Caergwrle), W. Chap, Sisters Elliq, W.M., and Hoberty, W.D.M.. (Meld). &c. Af er the opening cere- monies, Bro. G. E. Adams was chosen to fill the vacant office of secretary. A no!e was read from tho D.S.I.T. Bro. Miller (Denbigh), relative to tho juvenile work in the county incidentally it was msntioned that there were nearly 200 in the juvenile lodges of Mold and Den- bigh. Various matters having been discussed anent the grand lodge at Cardiff in September, the choice of next place of meeting was left to the district executive. Sub- sequently a capital tea (provided by the Caergwrle lodge) was enjoyed iHi the Wesieyan Chapl, while at night a public meeting wai held in the National Schoolroom, Bridge End, (kindly lent by the vicar). The chair was taken bv Bro. Edwin Hayes, and addresses were given bv the Rev. W. Wilkinson (Wrexham), Bro. T. Moyes, D.V.T., (Denbigh), Bro. Rev D. Burfoid Hooke. D.C.T., (Mold), and Mr W. II. Dirby, J.P., (Brymbo). At the close the kindness of the Rev 1. Rowland in lending the sckoclroom was dulv acknowledged, on the motion flf the Rev D. B. Hooke.

FLINT. CONCHBT.—A successful concert was held ia the National Schools on Monday evening, the proceeds of which were in aid of the church choir excursion fund. SHOCKING DEATH.—A boy named William Owens, son of Joseph Owens, cf P(ntre. while walking across a vitriol chamber at the F int Chymical Work, with a bucket of water in his hand, fell between the jnisr. The force of the fall caused the head of the vitriol chamber to give way, and the poor lad fell into the vitriol, meet- ing with instant death. Means were at once adopted to recover tho body, which was drawn oat withhook. not a vestige of clothing remaining upon it. An inquest was held upon the body of the deceased at the Menai Bridge Ian, Pentre, on Saturday, before Mr P. Parry, coroner, when a verdict of Accidental death was re- turned. THE MECHANICS' INSTITCTB FESTIVAL.—The annual festival in aid of the Flint Mechanics' Institute came off on Wednesday last by the kind permission cf tho Mayor (Richard Muspratt, Esq.,) at Cornist Hall, and a more delightful spot could not have been chosen. In the afternoon tea was served out to the numerous visitors, and after the refreshing cup had been partaken of the majority of the visitors strolled about the grounds, and inspected the numerous buildings which are being erected on the estate. The band of the 5'h Flintshire Rifle Volunteers (under bandmaster Foulkes) was present, and a large company assembled on the Badminton lawn in front of the hail, and enteriag into the spirit of the dance with vigour. Considerable praise is due is due to Mr C. E. Dyson, the hou secretary, for arrangements made. ToW1( COUNCIL.—A quarterly meeting of the Flint Tcwn Council was held on Friday, in the Town-hull, Flint, under the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman Muspratt), and with a full attendance of aldermen and councillors. The surveyor submitted the estimates of the expenditure during the current year, amounting to £825, and a general district rate of la 61 in the ponnd. which will realise £833, was, on the proposition of Mr J W. M. Evans, ordered to be made. Alderman Huntley proposed that a vote of condolence be sent from the council to the widow and relatives of the late Mr P. Ellis Eytan, M.P. for the Flint Boroughs, who for 20 years was Town-clerk of the borough of Flint. The alderman spoke in very high terms of the deceased gentleman, who, he said, was a sound and astute lawyer, a fearless advocate, and a man of most genial temper- ament, who was alwavs ready to do his utmost to promote the welfare of the inhabitants of the borough of Flint. The vote was seconded by Mr John Davies, and unanimously approved. The council resolved to spend £300 on drainage works, and the meeting shortly after- wards broke up.

HOLYWELL. BLODWE*. — The beautiful Welsh opera Blodwen," the music of which was composed by Dr Parry, was recited at the Board Schools on Friday evening last. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this board was held on Monday. Mr E. J. Daris" presiding. The ;ierk reported that the purchase from Cptain Pennant \f a portion of the site for the mirket hall had been com- peted, the tottti amount paid in respcct of purchase noney, interest., and legal expenses being i51,128 10s lOd. tie had received an authority from Captain Pennant for he board to apply to Mrs Leigh for the haif-yaar's rent lue from her. The was instructed to write to the British Gaslight Company for a reduction in the price of ighting the publx lamps during tho season, ihe cost of uaterials beicg considerably reduced. COSSBKVATIVB CUT*.—A meeting >f the members of this club was held on Monday ireningatthe BeUandAntelcpe Inn, when about one hundred persons attended. During the proceedings ] several addresses were made in support of Conser- vative principles, and the meeting pledged itself to I do all in its power in fu^herancj of the objects of | the club. In reply to a, resolution passed at a. previous meeting, thanking P. P. Pennant, for the gallant fight he had undertaken on behalf of Conservatism at the lafe borough election, whereby he hid won a moral victory for the cause, a letter was received from that gentleman, stating that he could notexpress too strongly his gratification at the very kind and flattering resolution which had been passed by the club with reference to the recent contest in the Flintshire Boroughs. At the same time he ventured most warmly to congratulate the working men of Holywell on their determination to give support to their principles by establishing the present club, to which he wished a most pros- perous future, which seemed assured by the very successful and vigorous start it had already made.

LLANGOLLEN. AN IMPUDENT THIEF.—On Saturday last, William Williams, shoemaker, formerly of Llangollen, was brought up ia custody, before Colonel Tottenham, charged with haviug stolen a pair of boots, the preperty of Thomas Morris, Glyndyfrdwy, shoemaker, on Thursday, August 8th. From the evidence it appeared that the prisoner went to solicit 3j. to maintain himself in the Cottage Hospital, and purloined the boots. The offence was admitted, aud prisoner was committed to the quarter set* one. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On Tuesday, the 13th instant, the children members of the Rehoboth and Brook-hteeet, Sunday Schools, together with a large number of friends, were conveyed from the wharf-stage in boats to Vroncyssvdtau, where they alighted and pro- I ceeded to Argoed Park for their treat. The following ladies attended at the tables: — Mrs Davies, Re. gent-place, Mrs Roberts, Rose-place, Mrs Hum- phreys, Berwyn-street, Mrs and Miss Jones, Adver- tiser Oflie, Mrs and Miss Davies, Ty coch, Misses Hughes, Castle-street, Miss Roberts and Miss Williams, Rose-place, Misses Edwards, Greonfield-terraoe, Misses Hughes, Hill-sLreet, and Miss Edward?, Cambrian-place. BAND OF HOPE TKEAT*—On Monday afternoon, a large number of children, members of this society, were entertained to tea at the National Schools. The tea-makers were the following:—Mrs Evans, Dee-Jane; Miss Elizabeth Jones, Regent-street; Miss Catherine Jones, Llangollen Fechan; Miss Margaret Roberts, Castle-st reet, and Miss M. E. Roberta, Church-street. The provisions were pre- pared by Mr R. Roberts, Dee-lane. Tea over, the children resorted to a field near Penybryn Hall kindiy thrown open to them for the occasion by Mr J. S. Tanqueray, where they amused themselves in various games.

MOLD. PERFORMANCE 07 "BLODWEN."—Dr. Parry, professor cf music at the University College of Wales, is well known throughout the principality as composer, con- ductor and toucher of music. Some twelve years ago we recollect his first appearance at tho Aberystwith Ei-teddvod as a successful composer. He had come over specially from America, and we remember the ijnpression produced whea the judge said that his music, which had far distanced all other competitor, had reminded him of Sebastian Bich. Since then he has risen from being a puiuler in Pensylvania to be a student at the Royal Academy, where he carried all before him then a student at Cambridge, where he obtained high honours in general subjects, and subsequently a professor of music at Aberystwith, during which time he has won the very highest honour in masic. By the production of "Jeruóalem" he attained to the coveted honour of Dr in Music. This new opera, entitled "Blodwen, or the Wtiite Flower," was performed in the Assembly Room, on Tuesday evening last, before a crowded audience. A description of the opera has already appeared in our columns. GRASD BAZAAR AT PLAg TEG.—Oa Tuesday a grand bazaar was held in the park at Plas Teg, the seat of Roper, the high sheriff of Flintshire, in aid of the Hopo National School class-rooms. The bazaar, which was opened at two o'cl ock by Major Roper, was visited in the afternoon by a large proportion of the aristocracy cf the Caergwrle and Mold side of the county. It is ex- pected from the result of the bazaar, which continued open on Wednesday, to wipe off the entire debt on the schools. The stalls were loaded, not only with the use- ful und ornamental articles common on such occasions, but also with flowers, (cut and in pot) fruit, eggJ, poul. try, etc. Helpful seivice was kindly rendered by the following in contributing and receiving articles, also by several of them who presided at the staUs-Mrs Trevor Roper, Plas Teg Mrs Meadows Frost, Meadowslea; Mrs Howl, Hafod Issa Mrs Rowland, Caergwrle Mrs Gilbert, Chester Mrs Harrison and Mrs Sharman, Caer- gwrle Mrs Hogg, Celyn Mrs Rawlins, Estyn Grange Mrs Peachey, Rhanberfedd Mrs W. Jones, Hope; Mrs Roberts, Hope Hall and Miss Rowland, the Rectory, Hope. The band of the Royal Flint Militia was in at- tendance on the Tuesday, and lawn tennis and other amusements were provided. Plas Teg looked its best, and all seemed to ecjoy the music, the grounds, the fine old house, which was thrown open, and the hospitality of the high sheriff and his lady. Col. and Mrs Trevor Roper deserve the gratitude, of not only every church- man, but elso every ratepayer in the parish for their effort to support the National School and thereby pre- vent the increase of the already excessive school board rate or 91i in the £1. It is to be regretted that by far the greater part of the beautiful collection of things in the bazaar tent had to be taken away unsold at the end Of the second day, there being great absence of buyer. It is hoped that an opportunity of purchasing may still be given to those who were unable to attend, and are desirious of giving a helping hand to a good cause. We have pleau3ure in stating that the Duke of Westminster, K.G., and Col. Humbers on, Glan-y-Wern, high sheriff ot Denbighshire, hava each given £ o to the bazaar in aid of Hope Class-room. PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before J. Scott-Bankcs, E'q. (chairman) and Captam R. T. Jones. AN UNSUCCESSFUL RAID.—CARD PLAYING ON SUNDAY. Mr Thomas Wm. Lambert, landlord of the Star Hotel in High-street, Mold, was charged by Inspector Mmshall on three counts first, fsr having his house open for the stie of intoxicating drinks during prohibitive hours; s'cond, for allowing gaming" knd third, for selling l:quo:s during such prohibited hours. Mr Kennedy, barrister, of iiverpool, instructed by Mr Roberts, of Mold, appeared for defendant, and Mr Cart- wright, appeared for the prosecution. Mr Kennedy, oa the sitting of the court, said he should respectfully point out to the bench that the information was bad, because playing a game of cards was Hot unlawful gaming in the meaning of the A.ct of Parliament. Of course it would be gaming if those cards were used for the gaining of monev by chance. Mr Cartwright argued that the cards might be inno- cent enough, but it was a question whether money was not played for or money's worth. The Chairman said that in that case it was to be proved that there was gaming-cards were innocent enough. Mr Cartwright said that the case was brought on on the information of Inspector Minshall. The facts of the case were these Mr Lambert, who was a licensed inn- Keeper, carrying 8n his business in High-street, Mold, had his house closed to all appearances on Saturday night, the 27th ult. Inspector Minshall and his men were abcnt the town on duty, and their attention was attracted by some talking and a noise which they heard at the window of the Commercial Room which looked cut upon the street. Minshall looked in through tbe Venetian blind cf this window and was enabled to discover everything that was going on and this be con- sidered to be an infraction of the licensing laws. He was engaged in watching from ten minutes past 12 till about ten minutes past one, and after midnight and on Sunday morning he saw the state of things that was still going on. He saw a Mr Hughes, a man named George Taylor who lived close to the town, a Mr Williams, who was also engaged in the town, and another gentleman named Mr Griffiths. He further saw these gentlemen sitting at the playing cards during the whole time and heirs called for and consumed. After having looked a considerable time, he caused the door to be knocked at and two officers, Turner and Davies, who no doubt had been looking through these windows went lD, iu company with the informant. Mr Lambert came to the door and asked who was there, and it was an- nounced that it was the police. The door was opened and Minshall said, This is a wrong thing, I must take some notice of this." Mrs Lambert saidj" Well, we have had no card playing here tc^-night," and Minshall said" I cannot help ir, I shall be obliged to proceed against you. He (Mr Cartwright) therefore submitted that there was a case before bench, first, for Belling and consuming drink and playing cards, but cf course ueither the police nor himself asked for a conviction of all these three counts, as they would not wish to press the case to unduiv. In pursuing the present course, the police were only doing tbeir duty to the public and the mnkeepers of Mold. Silh and 88th chaps. 49 Victoria provided that to drinks should be consumed on licensed premises, except by lodgers, and it would now for Mr Lambert to j rove Àese were lodgers, and if he did 60, of course he would be out of the information, and he asked their worships to be watchful on that part of the case, because it was mos: serious. The Chairman said it was an offence even if all bit one were lodgers. Mr Cartwright concurred and said that none of them must be made a lodger after the offence—that would'nt do (laugh er). The Chairman, to show his impartiality, said he did not know the defendant before he came to court, but he I did know one that was prfSllt in the commercial room who was not a permanent lodger. If a person slept in I the house that covered the meaning of the section. Inspector Miushali was then called, and said he had been connected with the police force for 21 years. On Saturday night he was on duty with the rest of his j. Btaff. His attention was attracted by some talking taking place at the Star Hotel, at a quarter past twelve P.C. Roberts (11) was IItaading at the corner of Mr I Roberts' shop, about eight yards distant from the window of the defendant's house. They passed the window and heard talking, also knocking on the table, so that he concluded it was a game of cards. It was the window of the commercial room, which stood about three and a half feet from tha ground. He looked through, and cou:d see into the room through the blinds. He could distinctly see the parties sitting rouad the table and all that was on the table. The room was lit with gas. Mr Lambert had his back towards the window where he was looking. Next to him was Mr Charles Williams on the lefr. Next to him was Mrs Lambert. Then came Mr Hugh Hughes at the other end of the table. Baside him there was Mr William Griffiths, of the National Provincial Bank. Mrs Lambert was also there, and a Mr George Taylor, of Llanberras. Mr Taylor, Mrs Lambert, the defendant, Mr Hughes, and Mr Griffiths, were all playing, making a party of five. Mr Charles Williams scored. They played "all fours." This he could tell by the technical terms that were made use of. In answer to the bench witness said he could not say exactly what the scores were put down upon. Mr Lambert seemed to be very sleepy at the time. By Mr Cartwright: Williams had something in his hand to score with. Witness (continuing) said that he heard Mr Lambert say they should only play till one o'clock. He added that he never counted it Sunday morning until one o'clock. Saw a glass, but could njt say whether it con- tained whiskey or brandy. By the time he got in the glasses were emptied. Witness called P.C. Davies to go and see what was going on. He did so, and the deponent stood back so that he should be an independent witness. The cards changed hauds, and instead of. Mr Lambert playing Mr Williams piayed in a fresh round. They went on this way till the door was knocked at. Prior to knocking he heard someone call "let's have another glasses round." Hughess asked Griffiths "What are you going to have ?" and he said, "I am going to have another drop of brandy." Witness could not say who said ''Let's have glasses rouad." One of them said "Whiskey," but Williams stid 1, I'll have a split." Mrs Lambert said Tom"—she generally called him by that name—"Tom, go and fetch the drinks." By this time Mr Lambert bad a lie down, and was "bullied" by Mrs Lambert and the rest of the company for being so sleepy (laughter). He said "that clock is a long time striking one, and added that he should think it was almoit time to close. Whilst the door was knocked at wftnoss watched through the window. Wheu the sound wan beard they put" the cards up, and put them out of the way. The Chairman You were at the window and noticed all that was going on. If they put their hands down like that they must have brushed them on to the floor or put them in their pockets. Witness said he did not know what became of them but they disappeared. Ho (witness) said to defendant I am surprised that you keep your house open till this time on a Sunday morning." He did not make an answer. Witness then told his men to follow him into the com- mercial room, and told the company he was equally surprised at them. He further told them that he had watched them for an hour. In answer to something that was said Mrs Lambert said There are no curds played here." He invited them to go outside and convince themselves that they could see into the room, and warned them that he had a witness who had been witching them as well as himself. Any persou could have seen them who liked. He asked Mr Griffiths if he was LdJing at the Star, and he said Witness said, "Well, if you will carry on this game I shall have to report you. That was all tjiat took place. On Sunday he called at Mr Williams's apartments. Mr Cartwright: You must'nt say anything about that The Chairman Why ? Witness To see if he was lodging there. Mr Cartwright: Who is Mr Griffiths ? The Chairman We all know. Mr Cartwright: And as a fact do you know where he lodges ? Witness K.ng-street, Mold, with Mrs Hannah Williams. Mr Cartwright: And what is the distance from there to tbe public house ? Witness: 200 yards. Mr Cartwright: And did he seem physically capable to walk that distance ? The Chairman Yes, Mr Cartwright, we all know about that! By Mr Kennedy: It is my duty to look after public houses but 1 am not too zealous or too vigilant, and I always teach my younger officers to do their duty. The window of the commercial room looks out into the street. The shutters were not up. They have been up every I night since, I don't know why (laughter). The Chairman Why, Minshall, having been in the police two and twenty years you ought to know better than that—to have implicated yourself. Answer the questions and no more Mr Kennedy: Do you mean to swear that they were all using glasses but Mrs Lambert ? Witness: Yes, I do. Mr Kennedy In tankards ? Witness: I know nothing about tankards (laughter). Mr Kennedy Well, then, metal pots ? You looked a long time. Witness I did not see anything bus glasses. Mr Kennedy What was in them ? Witness Something light like brandy. Mr Kennedy Anything darker than brandy. Witne3: I saw nothing so dtik as claret. Mr Kennedy Can you svfear to the best of your knowledge there was no beer ? Witness: I can! The Chairman You can put as much water in claret as will make it as light as sherry. Mr Kennedy said as a matter of fact neither brandy nor whiskey was brought in. Wimess said Griffiths told him he was a lodger there. He did actually live at the hotel for one year, and he was an acquaintance very well known by Mr Lambert. None of the others said a word, and he did not know but that they were lodging:there. He heard that. they really did sltep there that night. Could not may that Williams was there a week before. Could not say that Taylor had been sleeping there a week. He lived at Llanberras two or three miles distant. There was no railway then', and one of the other gentlemen lived at Nurihop, but he had never Known him sleep at the Star Hotel before except when he had been playing in a cricket match. Williams lived at Nannerch, four miles away, and there was no roadway there after half-past nine o'clock. Mr Kennedy You have just spoken of Mrs Lambert; cun you swear those words are hers? Witness I can. Me Kennedy You used rather strong language ? Witness i 1 did'nt do anything of the kind. He then went on to state that though the glasses were not filled they htd some in them. He saw them once filled. There was nothing in them when he entered the room with the two other police constables. D:d not smell any of them. Mr Lambert was playing cajds, there was no mistake about that. The words high," low," were used many times during the evening, the game being all fours." He (witness) had not played carda for three and, twenty years, but he recollected some of the technical names. He knew a game called "Forty five." Witness then went on to state there was no cards ac- cording to Mrs Lambert's assertion, but he saw them through the blind. Witness told her he could tell her the number that had been scored up to the time he went into the house. He could not say whether it was money played for or money's worth-he did not see any lost nor any money put down for drinks paid for by the loeers. P.C. Davies corroborated the evidenoe of the above witness in every detail, and it was noticeable that he did so in almost the same words. He was highly compli- mented by the bench for the manner in which he had given his testimony. P.O. David Johns Turner, a young constable, said he looked through the window over Minshall's shoulder and saw what was stated in the evidence so fully adduced in the main examination of the case. It was about a quarter to one when he looked. He could not hear any con- versation that might have been going on at the time between the parties engaged in the game. He heard Mr Lambert say there had been no card playing for money. At eurian Griffiths said he was marker for the billiard pi ay en at the Lion Hotel, a few doors away from the Wtiite Star Hotel. The Chairman alked what this witness was going to prove, and Mr Cartwright replied that he would say that Williams, Griffithp, Taylor, and Hughes were playing at the Lion till 10 minutes to eleven. The Chairman And why should they not do that ? Mr Cartwright: You may take that view of it. The Chairman r No, no; that wen't do! Mr Cartwright: But you may put a suspicion upon it. The Chairman No, no; we don't put on constructions. Surely they can go and play billiards and go to their hotel after. Mr Cartwright said that two of the men lived in town and did not usually change lodgings for one night. Mrs Williams was then called and she. said that Mr Griffiths lived with her and he usually slept at home every night, but oa this particular night the boots of the White Star came to the house and fetched away a few things for the night. The Chairman held that that constituted Griffiths a bora.fide traveller. Mr Kennedy taid there was no evidence the parties played for money. The Chairman said it was qaite a case of inference. Mr Kennedy submitted that these people were en- joying their Saturday night in a perfectly innocent way, no money being played for, and then it was more an instance of inference and over-zealousness on the part of the police. He then went on to remind the bench of the anomaly of I- high, low and 27 which were im- possibilities iu all fours." This was a most important question, and a question of character to his client, and he contended for the innocency of the acts because of the little precautions that had been taken to protect them from society. He did not see when businesi hours were over that an innkeeper should i-ot have his fiiends. One of these parties had actually lived at the S ar and was .ell-kDowa II lit had olware bad beea at the Star These were all highly respectable gentlemen, and he hoped that a precedent in so important a case would not be laid down against an innocent landlord entertaining his lodgers and a friend or two. Witnesses would be brought before their worships to prove no money or its worth were played tor on this occasion, and tho "people who-were there were the guests of Mr Lambert, t:ie defendant in the present case. Afier the learned barrister had concluded, Mr Lambert was called, and said he had been landlord of the Star some four years. He was the treasurer and an ac.ive member of a local cricket club, and on this particular afternoon there was a match played at Pont- blyddyn. He went down in his trap and drove Griffiths down with him. Griffiths and Taylor, himself, and his wife all drove back together. Mr Griffiths lived about 4 miles from Mold, and witness invited him aa a friend to stay and spend the evening with him and go on the next morning or on Monday. With regard to Williams he lived in London, so could not go home. He admitted they were playing cards, and he himself was keeping scores on a piece of paper. No money was played for. He said he would not play after one o'clock. They merely played for love." There was some* drink con- sumed, but it came in at his orders as all but one were lodgers and he was a guest previously to the police ar- riving on the spot. No brandy nor whiskey was called for, nor was any consumed. Nothing at all was mentioned about splits. With regard to Hughes he never took anything but beer, and witness certainly had never seen him drunk or anything else extra in his house. Such words as high, low, Jack, Queen, otc., never occurred in such a game as Nap or Napoleon." The clock had stopped and that accounted for his saying that it was a long time coming to one o'clock. Witness heard a knock and went to the door. Asked who was there, and was told it was the police. He believed all had slippers on. After this witness's examination was completed a long consultation took place between the magistrates on the bench, after which tho Chairman said that though they thought the police had done nothing but their duty iu bringing the case before the bench, yet they thought it was such an one as no jury would make a conviction. Therefore he did not think further evidence was necessary as he had fully made his mind and the rest of the magis- trates had done the same. The case would be dismissed, but he desired to congratulate the counsel on both sides on the ab way in which they had conducted the case. At this point, an effort oil the part of the public to raise an applause was immediately suppressed, and nearly- all the c owd left the court immediatelv. Afterwards a large uumber of Mr Lauib-jri's frit-ud* p'artook of dinner with him, and his health was drunk. Several gentlemeu contributed some good mlblC. AN EJTCTIIFCI.T CASK.—Mr Roper applied for an orJer of tjectweut against John Edwards and Thomas Edwards, two brothers, who held a small piece of land at "America," in the parish of Gwernamynydd, under Colonel Cooke. Mr John Roberts, tho agent, was called, and proved tho payment, by defendants of £ 15 per aunum iu respect of this laaJ.—Mr Cartwright, of Chester, appeared for the defendants, and objected to the jurisdiction of the Court, because an action was now pending in the High Court to try Col. Cooke's right to the land in question.—The bench adjourned the c< SJ the issue should be tried in the Superior Court. NEGLECT OF PARENTS.—Thomas Jones, Penvbryn, Nerquis, was summoned for the non-maintenauce (jf ILS mother, Rebecca Jones, who had become chargeable to the Cuuimon fund of the Holy well Union. An order to pay s a-week was uiade upon him. —Robert Hughes, Llannvst, was summoned for the nou-muiuten&n'je of his father, John Hughes, Cilcen, and wts ordered to con- tribute 2s a-week. VACCINATION CASE.—Edward Roberts, Mynyddisj, was summoned for not producing his child for vaccina- tion. The mother appeared, and pleaded that the day was a wet one when she should have gone, and she had no shoes.—Qa promising to lake the child to be vaccinated the following day she was discharged, A BUCKLEY PHOPEKTY DISPUTE.—Henry F.sher was summoned by Mary Griffiths, of Buckley, for malicious injury by knocking down a wall she had built between the premises of Mr Fisher and of Mr Astbury, of Northop occupied by her.—The defendant said the wall was an encroachment, and the Chairman said the court had no jurisdiction in the CBS", and dismissed it. A MISCUIEVOUS BOY,—Frederick Roberts, a boy, ten years of age, was charged by Mr E. P. Jones with doing malicious injury by running about in a field of standing corn belonging to him, between the station and the river, and damaging it very considerably. Mr Jones said he caught the boy, but he did not wish to press for any damages against him; his object in proceeding against him was to show that this thing, whicli had been done to a great extent, could not be continued with im- punity.—The Chairman severely lectured the boy, and ordered the mother to pay 3s costs, and recommended her to give the lad a good drubbing. SCHOOL BOARD CASKS.—Eiien Parry and Jane Jones were brought up on two adjourned summonses for neg- lecting to send their children, two boy, to school. Mr H. G. Roberts, who appeared for the School Board, said the children had, since the adjournment, cnlv made 4 out of 16 possible attendances; and he asked that they should te committed to tho Workhouse for seven days' while he made lnqury for tn Industrial school to place them in.—The boys were thereupon remanded to th-* Workhouse. DRUNKENNESS.—John White, for being drank and disorderly in Milford-street on the 4:t6 inst., was fined 2s (ij and tbe costs.—John Doyle, who appeared in court the worse for liquor, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Milford-street on Friday last and fined 10s and costs.—Jane Hughes, an old woman, was charged with being drunk and asleep in an out-hcuse at Trydoyn. She appe-ired drunk in court and was fined 5s aud costs, or ten dayn, and when being removed she made a most determined resistance to the efforts of three policemen.—Sarah Davits, a respectably dr> s ed woman, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the 20th July, at tho "Black Horse" Club, at Buckley. P.C. Thomas Jones brought forward the charge, which the defendant me e vcLe uemitly denied, and called two witnesses who swore positively she was not drunk, but was excited because some one made reflections of her brother's one-eyedness."—The Bench considering there was a doubt gave the defendant the benefit of it, and dismissed the summons.

RUABON. THE FLOWER SHOW.—The committee met as usual on Monday evening in the Court House. The entries for the coming show, which were very numeroue, were made. The show is to be held in Wynnstay Park, on Monday next. SUDDEN DEATH.—Amelia Williams, wife of Edward Williams, quarryman, of Copperas, fell dead on the wayside near Plasmadoc toll gate, on Tuesday evening, about six o'clock. She had been to Rhosymedre, and was returning home when she dropped dewn and expired immediately. She had complained of being unwell, antJ. was subject to fits. THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS were examined on June 12;h. by the Rev. E. Owen, diocesan inspector. The report has just been received, and shows that the three departments of the school are in a satisfactory condition in religious knowledge, and have passed a better examination than the two previous years. The inspector reports t—•' This school progreeses very nicely the children did well in their subjects, and the repetition is good." The sum- mary is as followa:—" Religious knowledge, good; repetition, good discipline and tone, very good school in regard to religious education as a whole, good*

BHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. RHOS IRON CHUKCH.—This church is now com- pleted and will be opened for divine service on the 27th inst. ACCIDENT AT HAPODYBWCH COLLIHP.Y.—Tbe pits of this colliery were not wMkirg on Menday. In the I morning there were men eng-iged on the boileis repairing tho joints of the steam pipes; having done so, the steam was turned upon the engines. Before the trade became so depressed there was a man in charge of each engine at all times, but for the last three or four months there has been only ono man in charge when the pita are not working. He was engaged on Monday in the engine house, Pit No. 2. The carrieis of pit No. 1 were in the middle cf the pit as is usnal when it doiS not work. When the steam was turned on. throagh some cause the machinery was set in motion. One carrier went down violently and was damaged, the other went up to the top gearing (which is very s trong) with a similar force. The forgings of the carrier broke, and as it fell into the pit it damaged considerably the other rope, which was recently put up at the cost of about £300, the carrier itself being smavhed to pieces, and the rope to which it was attached went over the "drill," which caused a portion of the engine-house roof to be shattered about. Luckily no oae was even bur'. It is believed the pit will be ready to work to-day. FETB IN THE PARK.—The annual tea party, in aid of the Rhos National Schools, took place in Llanerchrugog Park, on Monday last. The weather, though dull and cloudy in the morning, cleared up before noon, and was during the whole of the after- noon all that co'ild be desired. This day is looked npon in the district aa the red letter day of the year, many coming from their situations in far off places to be present on the occasion. We are happy to say that this year's fete was as largely, patronised as its predecessors. The Denbigh and Merioneth Militia band had been engaged and enlivened during the afternoon the numerous visitors with choice selections of Mueie. Many were the couples who tripped it. on the green, though other games and pastimes WERE indeed in. Tea was provided under the shadt8 of the leafy elm tree" near the hall. Everything passed off most harmoniously, and we believe that a greater number than ever availed themselves of the op- portunity of being present. We congratulate the vicar on the success which always seems to attend his efforts, and we hope the balance to be handed over to the Rhos National Schools will be more than usual. Amongst those present we noticed the Rev and Mrs Jones and family. Vicarage; Rev D. Williams, Penycae; Mr and Misø Jones, Ty- newydd, Ruabon; E. T. Fitch, Esq., and family, Gardden Hall; Mr and Misses Hmghee and Miss Rioharda, Fenuant; Mies Evans aad. friends, Bron- wylfa; Misses Turner, Gardden Lodge; Misses Forshaw, Fir Tree Cottage; Mrs Jonea and family, Llanerchrugog Hall; Mr and Mrs Baker, the schools Mr Magic, &c., &e. The t'oTowiag wore the ladies who presided over the d iTercnt tia°tab!es: Mrs Jcnos, the Vicarage, Misses Hugnes and Miss Richards, Fennant, Mi~s Forshaw, Mcs B iker, Mrs Thomas, Johnstown, Mrs Vnlh ;tl, Ir,¡ Dosvnes, Mrs Ames, Mrs Jones, Pcm-rb;, Mrs M itthew Joru-S, Mrs Powell. Mrs Gu-l-kvi, Mrs DHid Jones, Mrs Diniet P'ild'è dwr, Mrs Rogers, Gardden.

The inquest respecting the loss of 23 lives by the Apedale colliery explosion in March last was con- cluded on Wednesday, when the jury found that the disaster was the result of accident, and the mana- gers were absolved from all blame. An English clergyman, the Rev F. Smith, being thankful for the preservation of this country from the evils and miseries of war, proposes to show his grati- tude in a practical form by building a church at Taunton. To t." fjiveo away.-A handsome Volume will be presented to of lbs. of Poland, Robertson & Po 'a Book Bonus pure Tea, price 2s 8d per lb. To be obtained of eurents everywhere. Poland, Rofcertson & Co. sell tho finest and strsuaeet pure Teas from China and India only, at all prices, from '3 per lb, carriage freo. For family use tlieir celebrated Con^ow at 2s «(1 per lb is highly recommended, and an 8 1k tin will be forwarded free to any railway station on receipt of Potzt <)ihoe order for 20s. Price 1st and all pa-ticulars on apphc it on at tho Warehouse, 9, Curtain Bond, London E.C. -Addltiontil agetit,3 wanted. Placards, posting and hand bills, plain or in colours, are printed at the Guardian Office, Wrexham, at most reasonable terms, nad with the greatest promptitude. Printed and Published on Fridays and Saturdays at the Guardian Steam Printing Offices, 26, Hope- street, Wrexham, by FREDERICK EDWARD ROM, the Proprietor and also Published at the Guardian Office, 5, V&le-.&treet, Denbigh; Guardian Oifi*e, 163, Wellington-road. Rhyl, in the county of Flint; and at the Establishments of Messrs Priug and Price, High street, Mold.- Auawat 17, W8. H

CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. DRUIDS' ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary of the Wynnstay Lod-ro of the Order of Druids was sekbrated os Saturday. The members met at their lodge-honse, the Eagles Ian, Acrefair, about and afterward* paraded the streets of Cefn, accompanied by the Glyn Bras, Band, under the leadership of Mr E. Daniels. They first visited Mr E. 0. Jones, Trefnant House, and also Mr George Edwards, Trevor Hcuse, who provided them with refreshments. The band played several selections. The Rev. Mr Griffiths, who was on a visit to Trevor House was asked to address them, and he did so in a Welsh speech, which seemed to bo thoroughly appreciated. Mr Davies also addressed them in Welsh. Mr Edwards said he was pleased to see them, and wished them prosperity. lIe said he was soiry that the woiking class of the neighbourhood had not more interest taken in them by the gentry. If took up the papers they would find that the gentry uf other di.-itriccs round about them took a lively«interest in them; but he was sorry to find that in this neigh- bourhood he was alone in that respect (cheers). He said that they lived in had times but ha hoped trade would soon revive. He thought there was a prospect of it. When trade revived and good times came again he hoped they would take advantage of them, and be steady and sober, and mike an honourable mark in life (applause). They then invited Mr Edwards, who is an honorary member cf the Druids, to dine with them, and proceeded to their lodge-house, where the host (Mr J. Roberts) had provided a sumptneus repast in a very larg; marquee. Mr Roberts had spared no cost to make this anniversary the best yet celebrated in this neigh- bourhood, and he deserves much praise for the excellence of all tho arrangements. In consequence, however, of the ilIho<dth of the hostess, they had not the privilege of her Vr. attentive superintendence this year. The remainder rf thtJ evening wai v ry much enjoyed, th Glyc Bad piayisig excellent selections of music.