Wrexham Guardian

DENBIGH. THE VOLUNTEERS.—There was an excellent muster of Ken and officers on Tuesday morning when the corps, headed by the band, marched to the station to leavo by an early train for the annual inspection at Wynnstay. A report of the proceedings will be found in another part of the Guardian. VALE-STREET CHAPEL.—The contractor has this week commenced the work at the new chapel in Vale-street, for the English Presbyterians, and the construction will be proceeded with rapidly. We learn that the Rev D. Jor.e«, the pastor, has declined the call to Aberdare, pre- ferring to stay at Denbigh, particularly as the church has given him a pressing invitation to do so. SUNDAY SERVICES.—On Sunday, at the English ser- vice* in St. Mary's and St. David's Churches, the preacher was the Rev. L1. Wynne Jones, formerly of St. Mark's, Connab's Quay, and now rector of Llan- ll^cbaiarn, near Newtown. He delivered two excel- lent discourses, much appreciated by the congregations. THE FORTHCOMING FLOWER SHOW.—We beg to call the attention of our readers to an advertisement in this week's Guardian, of the annual show of the Vale of Clwyd Horticultural Society, in the Casfle next Thuts- day. Mrs Fosbery is the lady patroness, and the Ven. Archdeacon Smart, the president. An excellent show is anticipated, and should fine weather favour the pro- ceedings, they are likely to be thoroughly successful. ^CURATES' AID SOCIETY.—We learn that to-morrow Sunday) sermons be preached m all the churches of the parish, in aid of the Home Mission work as car- ried on by the Additional Curate Aid Society, which gives a grant to Denbigh paneh. We believe special preachers will occupy the pulpits. The annual meeting will be held on Monday when the amount raised by the collectors by means of boxes and cards will be reported. HENLLAN CHURCH RESTORATION.—Daring the time Archdeacon Smart was rector of Henllan he sought to establish a fund for the ultimate purpose of restoring the parish church. Latterly it was agreed to carry out this project, and this week the Archdeacon has, we believe, paid over to the restoration fund the sum of £420, which he had obtained for the object named. Thus the past and present rectors will have the privilege of seeing the result of their joint efforts in a restored cburch, fitted to the glorv of God and tho preaching of His gospel. TIII-.FT OF A OL'-SS.—At 'he Borough Magistrates' Court Moiiwiy_ before the Mayor and ex-Mayor, Robert Jones, Densigb, was charged wun s'ealmg u half-pint glass, the property of Robert Edwards, land- lord of the Chirk Castle Arms Inn, Denbigh. Peter Edwards saw the prisoner leave the house about eleven o'clock on Saturday night and put the glass in bis pocket. P.C. Simpson having received information found, he defendant, who however denied the theft. The officer found the gla; s in his pocket.—Prisoner, who now admitted the offence, received seven days' hard labour at Ruthin gaol. Two DEPEKTERS CAUGHT.—On Saturday, at the Borough Police Court, before the ex-Mayor (Alderman Williams), Robert Hughes and Thomas Jones were brought up in custody of Sergeant Lewis, charged with deserting from the 23rd Regiment, stationed at Wrexham. The men, who were in regimentals, had been passing through the town when they were brought under the Bodice of Sergeant Lewis, who discovered that they were on the wing, and of course locked them up. Having communicated with the head quarters, an order was received for sending the men to Wrexham and the magis- trates ajade an order to tht tfiect. THE GREAT VVKLBH TMUERXM.—The following anecdote, with reference to the terrible journey of Mr Stanley, whom Denbigh claims as a son, will be rpo" with interest :—" It was Gordon Bennett s Stanley into the wilds of Africa to dlc Ver and u was he that raised _uiey from a mere reporter to make him the matchless traveller the world has ever seen. j{; jje w{jen Stanley was making irtst mighty effort in travel, he grew faint-hearted by the way. He wa3 about to retrace his steps. He remained awake nearly the whole of one eventful night, and at last in hia own mind he struck the balance in favour of returning. The presence of Gordon Bennett flashed before his troubled imagination. From that moment iron entered into his soul. He felt it was easier te face death than to face the master who had given him his armour and his sword aud made him the pioneer he was. It is but right to siy that Stanley makes no secret of this fact. This candour is as equally creditable to the traveller as it is to the man who gave him h:s inspiration."—Dover Chronicle. BOROUGH POLICE COURT. FUIDAY.—Before the Mayor, Alderman T. Gee; and Captain R. Lloyd Williams. A CURIOUSLY CONPLICATED CASB.—Edward Jones, Vale-street, Denbigh, a youth, in the employ of Mr T. Howard, appeared on remand under circumstances here- after sta'ed. Mr Roberts, solicitor, Ruthin, appeared for Mrs Pierce Williams, and Mr R H. Roberts, for the defendant. It appears that the defendant and some other workmen of Mr Howard's had been packing furni- ture at the residence of Mrs Pierce William*, and certain articles being missing defendant had been locked up but bailed out by his employer (Mr Howard).—Sergeant Lewis said that on the preview Tuesday he was sent for to Mr Howard's shop, where he saw the defendant and another youth named Oliphant. The latter deliberately charged defendant with having stolen a quantity of silver spoons and forks from the house of Mrs Pierce Williams, whilst they were packing the furniture. De- fendant positively denied the charge, but Oliphant persisted that the things had been stolen. He also charged the defendant with stealing from the same place a toilet cover. ''The defenaant admitted taking the toilet cover, thinking it was of no value, and that article was brought to him (Sergeant Lewis) by the defendant's mother. He consulted with the inspector about it, and eventually locked the lad up. Subsequently Oliphant said that defendant had stolen a fancy shell, and on going to the defendant's house found the shell, which, with the toilet cover, was now produced.—Mr Roberts, Ruthin, said that in the first instance Oliphant charged the defendant with having stolen some silver spoons and forks, but these had been found by Mr Howard amongst some of the goods packed up, these being safe; as the other articles were of so trifling a character he should not, actiug for Mrs Williams, prosecute. Mr Howard and the Bench had some con- versation, from which it seemed he had always had the greatest confidence in the boy, so much so that when OiiphaBt made the charge against defendant, he was thoroughly surprised and could not credit it, and so well did he think of him that he bailed the lad out after the police locked him up. He would not now prosecute; indeed ihe cover and shell were not his at the time, nor in his care.—The magistrates held a long consultation, afler which the Mayor, addressing the defendant, said STou have heard what Mr Roberts has said, that on behalf of Mrs Williams he will not prosecute you for taking the shell and toilet cover. We are very glad to find that the silver spoons and forks are foand, and that they reall- had not been removed by you. Mr Howard also has no wish to prosecute, and he has been kind enough to say on your behalf that you have been for four years in his employ, and that he has always found you a good lad; that we take to mean a honest lad also. That is very satisfactory to the bench, and we o hope that you will take care and withstand temptation for the future. You have, indeed, very narrowly escaped, and we hope it will be a very severe lesson to you, that you will withstand temptation, and seek to maintain a good character. There being no prosecutor, we, therefore. discharge you.—An order was made to return the shell and toilet cover to Mrs Pierce Williams. PRESENTATION TO THE VEN ARCHDEACON SMART. On Friday evening, a largely attended meeting, of an un- usually interesting description, was held in the Assembly Room, uader the presidency of Dr A. E. Tumour, J.P., when an address was presented to the rector of the parish by the teachers of the Sunday schools congratulating him on his recent promotion. The address was illu minated in a very chaste style and included in an ex. cellent English gilt frame of pretty pattern being sup plied by Mr W. A. Nott, Denbigh. Though the presen-1 was from the teachers only, a large number of the parish- ieafrs were present at the ceremony. The meeting having been opened by the singing of a hymn bv the choir and scholars and prayer by the Rav T. W. Vaughan, The Chairman said it waa Hot an occasion when he should trouble them with a long speech because the ad dress which they would hear read presently would ex* press in better language perhaps than he could command the reason that had brought them together, and the many virtues of his dear old friend the archdeacon. He could not, however, help expressing the great pleasure he experienced in taking the chair on that occcasion (ap- plause). He had on several occasions presided in that room but never with half the pleasure he did that night (applause). Although he coald not consider himself perhaps the oldest friend of the archdeacon there, jet he could say that that the archdeacon was his oldest friend there, and he had the pleasure of saying that that friend- ship had lasted for upwards of thirty-four years without any interruption and not a single shadow had passed be tween them during that long period (applause). He had therefore peculiar pleasure in being there that night to witness the expression of their feelings and to find that they heartily approved of the honour bestowed upon their mutual friend (npplaoae). He wont a good deal about the country and had heard a great number of opinions expressed nponthis appoint- ment, but he had only heard one dissenting voice and canaidly speaking that was the voice of Mr Smart himself (laughter and applause). When be received the offer of the appointment he tpoke to him (Dr Tumour) as an old friend about it and he assure? them that it required seme persuasion on his p'■ induce him to acc pt it. He was sure that the r pinions were those generally expressed, namely, th. 1 oir rector was the right man in the rtght place (aj v i > ). He was glad to find that the sentiments of tho;, i ^nnected with the schools and the parishioners generally agreed with his own and he congratulated not only the archdeacon on his promotion but also the parishioners, for it undoubtedly brought honour to Denbigh as well as to their friend (applause). In conclusion he expressed his hearty wishes that the archdeacon would continue for many years to labour amongst them (applause). A Welsh hymn having been sung, The Rev. T. W. Vadghan said:—I feel highly honoured in being called upon to discharge the pleasing duty, in my capacity as superintendent, in presenting for your acceptance, Mr Archdeacon, on behalf of tho teachers of our Sunday schools, our sincere tribute of respect, consisting of this address, which I will now read to you :— To ihe Venerable Archdeacon Smart, Canon of St. Asaph, and Hector of Denbigh. We, the teachers of the English and Welsh Sunday schools of Denbigh, beg to offer you and your family our heartfelt congratulations upon your appointment to the high and re- sponsible office of archdeacon of St. Asaph. We gladly avail ourselves of this opportunity to record our appreciatioa of the deep interest which you and each member of your family take in our Sunday schools. We recognise in your promotion the just reward of forty years'faithful and earnest exertion in'your sacred calling, and rejoice that it will not sever the ties which unite us, but on the contrary, add to your opportunities of usefulness amongst us. We pray that it may please God long to spare you, and to grant that as your day so your strength may be. Signed on behalf of the teachers, T. W. VAUGHAN, Superintendent of the English School. THOMAS MORRIS, Superintendent of the Welsh School. Continuing, Mr Vaughan said: Now, sir, the presenta- tion of an address of this kind always implies merit on the part of the receiver. This merit sometimes arises from well-tried and universally-commended character. A good man always commands the approbation and commendation of his acquaintances. At other times merit arises from long and useful service. It is only service in a good cause and a benevolent object, whether religious or philanthropic, that demands merited recog- nition (hear, hear). Or merit arises again from well- employed abilities. Talents are given to man, and only become virtuous on his part when they aro properly used and developed in some laudable cause (hear, hear). It would savour of affectation and flattery on my part to point out to those now present how these essentials of merit adorn the character and history of our worthy rector (applause). We see their fruits in the dignified position to which we have the present pleasure of con- gratulating the archdeacon at being exalted (applause) His promotion to this high office colliers honour and dignify, as our worthy chairman has already told us, upon the town and parish of Denbigh, and it is not, I believe, ÜÜ rcccr-* ? his had an archdeacon before (much applause). Now, we do not present our rector with this address simply because he is our arch- deacon, but we do so because of his personal merit", which deserved and secured for him this promotion (hear, hear). We tender our congratulations not to the dignified office, but to the good, active, able and sym- pathising Christian, who is so worthy of the office, and whose dignity and personal character and conduct will so ably and honourably maintain (applause). I will only add, that this tribute of respect comes from the hearts of your sincere friends and parishioners, the teachers of our Welsh and English Sunday schools. We 1 wish you and your family many years of happiness and usefulness (applause). When many of the present youthful contributors will, God willing, attain your per- J sonal age, our heartfelt prayers are that nistory :1 realise tha motto, Escalator, Exoelsior, ^uer t higher promotion, from earth to ^oren, from being archdeacon of St. Asaph to vo- dgnity amonf those who are kings a- a m[-Q Qoi (* faase)> have very grea*. sir in presentmg for your acePJanc,, ö' oehalf of the teachers of our Sunday se on inis tribute of respect; and in concluding I would say, Qucesitam merito sume superbiam," assume the honours which are justly due to your merits. The Chairman then handed over the address to the archdeacon amid much applause. Mr Thomas Morris having in Welsh expressed the pleasure the Welsh teach 3rs had in taking part in that presentation, an anthem Thine 0 Lord is the power and the glory was exceliently sung by the English choir, led by Mr Jones, who presided at the harmonium during the evening. The Archdeacon, who was evidently much moved, aaid that on occasions like that language was often used which persons set down as very high-flown, but he assured them that he was speaking tho words,of soberness and truth when he said that language failed him to set forth the feelings that filled bis mind and heart. Their kindness overwhelm"d him—the kindness of those who had given him that address and also of those who were present to witness the gift, because by their presence they shewed that they approved of what was dons and bore testimony to the fact that his conduct hitherto had not been dis- pleasing to them (applause). He had now lived amongst them for nearly 40 years, for he was as much known to them personally and socially when he lived at Henllan as he was now. He had during the whole of that time experienced nothing but kindness from them, and they had now crowned the whole by that expression of their approbation of his conduct. He could not but fed rejoiced—indeed he should not be human if he did not feel so—that they thought him worthy of that beautiful address (applause). He felt pleased at that mark of their approbation, for he thought any man would honour, next to the approbation of his own conscience and of his God, the approbation of his fellow men. He felt it a peculiar honour, therefore, that they should have gathered together to do^benour to one so unworthy as himself. He had previously received a testimonial at the hands of his fellow-men—namely, at Henllan-but that waa a very different thing to this. That was for the past; this would act as an encouragement for the future (hear, hear). Ho bad been two years amongst them and they had had an opportunity of seeing what he endeaveured to do amongst them (bear, hear). He felt that the words expressed in the anthem just sung were appropriate to his case. He had nothing and was nothing of himself. He feltJl poor vile sinner who was looking only to the precious blood of Christ their Saviour for redemption and salvation. God had given him certain gifts and he was willing and anxious to spend his talents in His service and the promotion of His glory. All he had he had received from his Heavenly Master and felt bound to consecrate His gifts to His service. With regard to the Sunday Schools and the gift of the teachers, he assured them that they could not have made him a present more agree:oble to his feelings (applause). He should value it not for its intrinsic worth but because it was a proof of their kindness and affection (applause). Having allude! to the generosity the teachers had displayed in the sub- scriptions, he said he felt that he was not entitled to their thanks for anything he had done for the Sunday School, but they were entitled to his for their labours in the schools. He had been a Sunday school teacher from his very youth and was a strong advocate of them, for he thought they were a means greatly blessed of God to the training of the youag in the knowledge of the truth, and thus make thewtrue Christians and good members of society (applause). He thought also that Sunday schools were of much more value now, because notwith- standing the multiplicity of schools and the spread of education, the Sunday schools were almost the only place where a large number of children had an opportunity of learning that which tended to their highest interest. For these reasons he gladly supported the schools, and was glad of an opportunity of tendering his thanks to the teachers for their self denying labours to promote the spiritual welfare of the children of the parish. His great wish was that the staff might be increased, and was sorry that so many kept aloof from this blessed work. He thanked Dr Tumour for his kind remarks, for he knew no one from whose bands he could receive that address with* greater pleasure and delight (applause) øntyed each others close friend- ship, and little did he think when they first met that he should live to have the honour of being elected arch- deacon, and that his excellent friend would act as the president of a meeting, and as the mouthpiece of the meeting to present to him so handsome a gift. They were however thus spared, and he thanked hi in for the token of his kindness, and could assnre them all that his great desire was to be an instrument in the hands of God for the furthering of their best interest. He desired to do them good temporally and spiritually; ho desired to preach to them the living truth and grace of the saviour by which they could all be saved in the day of Jesus Christ, and set forth that doctrine by his devotion to his master's service and hislife towards all that he came in con- tact with (applause). In tho discharge of the duties of his office it was of course probable that he should be taken away from them, but the distance between Denbigh and St Asaph was so "hort that he should be able to be often in the former while staying at the latter, and he had-moreover decided to leave them his better half (laughter and much applause). Alluding to the offer of tho position by the bishop he remarked that he was quite satisfied with the bishop having done him the honour to offer him the appointment and thought not to accept it, but after an interview with his friend Dr Tumour and some other friends, whose opinion he valued and whose jad&ment he could rely upon, he accepted the office (applause). It brought no doubt, great responsibilities, but ho undertook it in deep humility and prayer, and felt that the divine aid, which had in the past been vouchsafed to him in times of need, would be continued to him. He besought their earnest prayers for himself and his brother clergy in the parish that he may be faithful, so that many of his parish- ioners may in the day of Christ be his crown of rejoicing (applause.) After a few further remarks the archdeacon again returned thanks and resumed his seat amid much applause. Mr R. Humphreys Roberts proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, and alluded to his great kindness on all occa.-ions and his liberality towards the Sunday schools. Mr C. Cottom, on behalf of the English teachers seconded the motion, and coincided with Mr Roberts as to the readiness of Dr Tumour on all occasions to assist in any good work in the parish. The Archdeacon supported the motion which was ( heartily carried. The Chairman briefly responded and the meeting closed with singing and prayer. The thanks of the teachers are due to Mr E. Block who kindly undertook, and, with assistance from the teachers, carried the project to a successful issue.

CHESTER. THE RESULT OF DRUNKENNESS.—An request was held at the Infirmary on Monday afternoon, on the bodv of an old woman, named Bridget M'Ardle, who was so shockingly burned on Saturday morning in a house in Watergate-street, that she died during the same day in the Infirmary, where she was removed to. The evidence showed that the deceased, who resided with her daughter and son-in-law, had been drinking with he: daughter during the whole of Friday, and the husband, whose name is Icke, was so annoyed that ho went on the spree also. Ho returned to the house after midnight, and found his wife on the floor dead drunk, and with an infant in her arms, and her mother in flames in a chair by the fire. By the time the fire was put out by some of the neighbours who were called in the deceased was very badly burned. Mrs Icke admitted she was so drunk that she did not know what happened, and Icke said he was in drink and mad, but was not drunk. The deceased, who was in the habit of smoking, was very drunk, and it is supposed that in lighting her pipe she set fire to herself, and was too drunk to extinguish it. The coroner commented in strong terms on the conduct of Ickes, and the jury, in the absence of any other evidence, found that the deceased was accidentally burned to death. A CRUEL HUSBAND.—An atrocious case of cruelty was heard before the Chester city magistrates, on Tues. day, a coach builder, named Edward Sudlow, being charged with assaulting his wife Elisabeth. The prisoner came home on Monday, aud complained of having cold meat for supper. He threw the vegetable dishes at his wife, struck her on the back of the head dragged her along the kitchen by the hair, and then gave her a blow in the face, which quite stunned her. She ran out of the house, and prisoner followed her dragged her in, pushed her down on the sofa, and said he would buy a revolver and blow her brains out, and if he didn't do so he wished God would strike him dead. He has drunk heavily, and for the last fifteen years has treated his unfortunate wife most brutally. Prisoner who cried bitterly, said he would never taste liquor any more. The Mayor said The magistrates consider that you are a very bad fellow, and yonr wife has been keep- ing you for years. You will be imprisoned for three months with hard labour, and after that, under the Matrimonial Causes Act, we have power to order a separation, and your wife will no longer be compelled to cohabit or live with you. Under this new act we order a separation after the term of your imprisonment expires.

CARNARVON. POLICE INSPECTION.—The Bangor and Carnarvon divisions of the Carnarvonshire constabulary were in- spected by Colonel Cobbe on Tuesday last. ACCIDENT TO THE MEMBER FOB CARNARVON BOROUGHS. Mr Bulkeley Hughes, M.P., is confined to his room at Plas Coca, owing to a serious accident he met with in the House of Commons in bringing his shinbone in con- tact with a heavy chair. VISIT ot MR SIltS REEVES.—-Mr Sims Reeves the world-renowned tenor, is about to pay a visit to Carnar- von, in behalf of Mr James Sauvage, a talented young Welshman, who has acquired a high position in the musical world, and whose voice is so familiar at eistedd- fodau. Mr Sauvage has been advised by some of the first musical authorities to adopt a baritone voice, and this necessitates a new course of training. Mr Sims Reeves, Signor Foli, Madame Edith Wynne, and several others, have promised to attend the concert, which is to be he'd at the Pavilion, Carmuvon. CARNARVON BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the fortnightly meeting held on Saturday, Mr R. Jones presiding, Dr Bowen, Llanidan, was appointed district substitute to Dr Eliaa Owen, medical officer for Llanidan parish. The subject of procuring a better water supply to the house and extending the hospital premises was deferred for a fortnight. It was stated that the cost of the extension will be about The clerk (Mr J. H. Thomas) reported that £ 306 2s 9d was paid iu out-door relief during the past fortnight, and that there was a balance in hand of £ 519 19s.

LLANASA. LLANASA AND FFYNON GROYW CHURCH SUNDAY J SCHOOLS.—The annual tea party and competitive meet- i ing in connection with the above schools were held in the National Schoolroom, Llanasa, on Thursday, August 8th. The following ladies kindly presided at the tea tables:—Mrs Jackson, the Misses Jackson, and Miss Bocque', Gyrn Castle the Misses Profit and Miss Jones the Misses Davie?, Miss Cole, and Miss M. Jones, Ffynon Groyw; and Miss Jones, Plasynllap. The evening meeting was very well attended, and proved a decided success. It was very ably presided over by the con- ductor, the Rev. W. Morton, M.A., lintor of St. Asaph Cathedral. We give a list of the subjects of co:!i]"-tirion and the successful cowpotitors:-I. Essay on "The social and religious life of the Patriarchs." Prize withheld on the ground of insufficient merit. 2. E,süv on "The life of Joseph as an example for young men," Richard Hughes, Gwespyr. 3. Recitation, "The parable of the sower," Roger E.lis Jones, Ffynon Groyw. 4. The parable of the Ten Virgins," 1st, Fanny Roberts, Ffynon Groyw 2nd, Edward Thomas, L'anaa i 3rd, Willinm Parry, Llanasa. 5 Reading a portion of scripture given at the time for those under twelve, Master Jackson. 6 Answering questions on the bocks of Genesis and St. Matthew, the Catechism, an t the Prayer Book generally, Richard Hughes, Gwespyr. 7. Singing the hymn, Once in Royal David's City," for those under twelve, a party of four from Llanasa. 8, The hymn, A few more years shall roll," for those under twelve, a party of four from Llanasa. 9. Welsh hymn, Yn Wastad gyda Duw," a party of four from Llanasa. 10. An extempore speech on The blessings of a good harvest," Mr Jones, jun., Plasynllan. Duriug the course of the meeting the report of the Diocesan Inspector was read, which reflected great credit upon the religious teaching given in the schools. The follow- ing are the names of those who gained certificates Infants: Margaret Alice Jones, Lizzie Davies, George Hughes, E. Hamlet Parry, Joshua J. Parry; com- mended, Catherine Jones, William Jones, David Parry, and Mary Savage. Group 4 John Williams, Ernest Aiker, Harriet Elizabeth Davies, Edward Profit; com- mended, Catherine Falkner, Eilen Jones, Thomas Jonis, and William Davies. Group 3. Susannah Jane Jones; commended, Catherine Evans. Group 2. Elizabeth Wynne; commended, Robert Edward Pritchard. Group 1. John Williams and John Jones; commended, Edward Thomas. Recommended to the managers for a book priz", as he had had first class certificate, and ia this examination headed his class—Joseph Parry, The following ladies and gentlemen played solos on the pianoforte during the course of the meeting and greatly added to its success :—Miss Jackson, Gyrn Castle; Miss Williams, Manchester; Miss L. Profit; Master Jackson, Gyrn Castle; and Master Pitman, Cardiff. Duets and solos were also sung in excellent style by two young- choristers from the St. Asaph Cathedral choir, as also two polos very well rendered by Miss Dian. Roberts (Lliuos Asaph). Two pieces were also admirably sung bv the juvenile choir, who n fleeted great credit on Mr Jones, the schoolmaster, for the care ho bestowed in training them. They acquitted themselves so well that Mrs Jackson, Gyrn Castle, generously gave a reward to each of the singers. The Rav. J. P. Morgan, vicar, in returning thanks to the friends of the Church who had so kindly contributed to the success of '„ue evening, very earnostly set before them t),, tioh im- portance of the work in connection Vith the Diocesan Board of Education, and nJ ine absolute necessity of maintaining Sundav nools in as high state of efficiency as possible -iU p^erv parish if the Church is to flourish. ø was much crippled in his work from a sad want of teachers, and made a stirring appeal for more lay help- the more regular attendance of those already engaged in teaching. He also felt that such meetings as the pre- sent one would tend greatly to the success of the diocesan prze scheme. He hoped shortly to re-establish teachers' mtltings, which he believed wo'ld be a help in carrying out future meetings. He felt they could not separate without expressing his deepest thanks to his frienu, M:' Morton, for his valuable assistance as conductor on this and on a former occasion, who was first and foremost ready to help outlying parishes, and he was heartily glad that ho had come to reside in the diocese.—Owing to the length of the programme some items of com- petition were unavoidably postponed, and the meeting closed with enthusiastic cheers for all who had con- tributed to the success of the gathering.

LLANGOLLEN. THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW is arranged to take place on the 30th instant. SHAKESPEARIAN READING BY MRS THEODORE MARTIN (HELEN FAUCIT).-We hear that a reading of unusual interest is to be given in the Town Hall, Llan- gollen. at eight o'clock in the afternoon on Thurslay, the 19th of September, in aid of the funds of the Cottage Hospital. This institution was founded about three years ago by the late William Wagstaff, Esq., of Vivod, as a memorial to his wife, and has been of the greatest service to the district. Last year, during the visit to Llangollen of the British Arel,mologic I Associa- tion, Mrs Theodore Martin, better known to the world as Helin Faucit (who with her husband, Mr Theodore Martin, was spendfeig the summer months at their charming Welsh home Bryntisilio, near Llangollen), at the request of her friend and neighbour the founder, gave a reading of scenes from Komeo and Juliet, for the benefit of the hospital, which not only delighted those who bad the good fortune to hear such a reading of Shakespeare as is nowhere else to be beard, but added largely to the funds of the institution. This year Mrs Theodore Martin has promised to give another reading from Shakespeare, for the same purpose, in memory of Mr Wiig-taff, who died in October, to the general regref of the whole neighbourhood. All lovers of our great poet, who are within railway reach will, we are sure, be only too glad to seize the opportunity, now so rare, of hearing a reading by the celebrated Helen Faucit, and of helping at the same time an institution of the k;nd, which is of all others important for the poorer popula tion of our rural districts. CONCERT.—On Monday evening the Acrefdir Philhar- monic Society gave a grand concert in the Assembly Rooms, in aid of their expenses to the Birkenhead National Eisteddvod, where they intend to compete. Mr Hugh Davies, A,C., Garth, presided. The solo singers included Miss Maria Williams, Llangollen; Miss Hughes, The Manse, Cefn; Messrs Maurice Evans, Thomas Davies, John Eaton, William' Edwards, "Gwilym Alaw;" pianist, Mr Thomas Jones, Belle Vue; harmonium, Master E. Edwards, Delph. The choir, numbering about 90 voices, was conducted by Mr J. T. Gabriel. Among the concerted pieces were the three choruses set down for competition at Birkenhead, viz., "0 great is the depth," Mendelsshon; Requiem in memory of Mynyddog," D. Emlyn Evans; and Teyrnasoedd y ddaer," J. A. Lloyd. Besides these, a glee party, composed of picked members of the chorr, sang the following :—"Where art thou, beam of light," Bishop; "Gallant company." Southard; Visdainful of danger," Handel; Yr haf," Y. Gwent; Sailor's chorus," Dr Parry. The performance of the choir in all these pieces was especially excellent, the quality of the voices being good, and all the parts well balanced. The rendering of the pieces evoked the well-merited applause of the audience. Miss Maria W lliams sang two songs in a very artistic manner. With the above exception the soloists were selected from among the members of the choir. Mr John Eaton's two songs were given with much taste. The singing of Messrs Evans, Davies, and Edward, both in the songs and trios was most creditable, the quality of their voices, and their execution, contrasted most favourably with those of some professionals, who sang upon the same platform some weeks ago. All the other singers also performed their parts in a very commendable manner.

LLANDUDNO. A CENSUS OF LLANDUDNO.—The officers of the commissioners have, for the third time, taken a census of the residents and visitors at Llandudno. It was taken the first week of the months amed below, and with the following result Anjust, 1877. April, 1878. August, 1878. Residents. 4,717 4,524 4,967 Visitors. 6,209 264 6,557 Total. 10,926 4,758 11,524 It will be seen that there was an increase of 598 in the first week of the present month, compared with the corresponding week last year, but this number includes 250 residents, which means to a great extent servants and others who visit in the summer months. It leaves an increase of 348 in the number of visitors com- pared with 1877. This is something tangible by way of proving that Llandudno continues a favourite resort for visitors.

MOLD. DESTROYING FISH IN THE RIVER ALYN.-A reward of X2 has been offered to anyone who will give information as will lead to the conviction of some evil-disposed person or persons, who have been destroying a quantity of fish in the river Alyn, by pouriag poisonous matter into it. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.-The delegates met again on Thursday week, at the Savings Bank, when the Rev. D. B. Hooke presided. After former miuutes had been confirmed general expression was given to the success of the demonstration on Bank Holiday, and a hope that a similar oee would be held next year. The incidental expenses incurred were reported, and a call upon the schools agreed upon. The representatives at once paying the proportions for the respective schools. The secretary of the union was requested to summon a meet- ing of delegates in June next to make the arrangement for the demonstration of 1879. EXPECTED VISIT OF MR SAMUEL MORLEY, M.P.— Some time ago we chronicled the memorial stone laying by his Grace the Duke of Westminster, of the new con- gregational school at Mold. On Tuesday last a letter was received from Mr Samuel Morley intimating his ability to be present, and preside on the occasion of he opening in November next. Should the arnuil assembly oi the English Congregationalists of Wales be held in Mold that week very large gatherings will doubtless take place. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—On Sunday last the Primitive Methodists held their Sabbath School anniversary, whon sermons were preached by the Rev R. B- Howcroft, (Lancaster). In the afternoon at two o'clock a children's service was held, when dialogues, recitations, poetry, &c., were delivered by the children. On Monday even- ing Mr Howcroft delivered an address, theie being a large attendance. LOCAL BOARD. The usual monthly meeting of this board was held oa Wednesday last. There were present—Mr A J. Brere- ton (chairman), Messrs Hy. Lloyd Jones, John Corbett, Oliver Jones, James Hughes Jones, Joseph Eifon, BJH- jamin Powell, George Hy. Ada us, John Hughes, Griffith Jones, and E. Price Jones, Mr Geo. Trevor Roper (clerk,, and Mr Isaac Jones (surveyor). TENDEUS,—The tenders for laving e tile, in New- street xve-fd read, and that of Messrs W. aal R. Pieicj was accep'ed. REPORTS.—The noual reports were read, and the nuisance inspector brought, before the board the names of four persons who were keeping pigs in contravention of tho rules—who had not complied with the notices s-erved on them, and order was given him (Inspector) to issue summonses at once. PURCHASE FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD.—The clerk was authorized to complete the purchase of the Glanrafon road, and t<3 draw a cheque for the purchaso money £ 6 lis 8d. BOARD AND MR WHELDON —Mr John Hughes brought forward the matter of the enroachment on the Bailey Hill by Mr Wheldon, and he proposed and Mr Joseph Eaton seconded that the clerk produce all the minutes, correspondence, deeds, an 1 documents relating to the matter f.)r the inspection of the board. The Clerk in- timated that he was quite prepared to do so. Mr Henry Lloyd Jones proposed and Mr Corbett seconded that the whole case be submitted to counsel for his opinion, wh:ch was carried unanimously. Toe clerk was instructed ac- cordingly. STREET WATERING.—Mr B. Powell mentioned that the board had been unable to obtain water for the atree^s recently, and on somo further discussion the clerk was instructed to write to tho Gas and Water Company for an explanation as to the reason for refusal of water ot water the streets on li-t fair dav. TIME OF MEISTING.—Mr E. Price Jones gave notice that at next meeting he would bring forward the ques- tion of altering the hours of meeting during the winter months. Several bills having been ordered to be paid, the meeting terminated.

ELLESMERE. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. TUESDAY.—Piesent: M ijor Cus., M.P. (chairman). Messrs Bateman (vice-chairman), Peel, Hodgson, Kelball, T. Thomas, Cooke, and J. P. Stant, clerk. STATISTICs-Sixth we<k: In the house, 77; corres- ponding week last year, 8G; vagrants relieved, 39; last year, [;9. 7th week: It the house. 73; last year, 88 vagrants relieved, 30; last year, 22. Out-door relief: Hanmei district 6th week, io 12s; 7th week, £512s. Ellesnii'ie district: G h week, £ 0 19s 4A I £6 lis 9^1. SURCHARGE.— Ihe Local G vvrnment BJlrd intimated l that the surcharge against the late cruiruun foi'mips would be returned. i VACCINATION.—The vaccisation returns from July 1st. to Dec¡}m. ölst, 1B77, Showed the number of births registered 1U Ha.am;r district to be 42, of which number 39 were successfully vaccinated, two died uuvaccinated, and one case was postponed. In the Ellesmere district 80 births were registered, of which 74 were successfully vaccinltpd, five died uoviccinated, and one postponed. In the Overton district 21 births were registered, cf which number 17 were vaccinated, two died unva.c- ciuated, one postponed, and one removed out of reach. 10 the Bascburch district 53 births were registered, 01 which 47 were successfully vaccinated, two died un- vaccinated, one was postponed, and two cases were removed to places unknown. A School Attendance Committee was subsequently held.

LANGERNIEW. STKA::G5 FRRAK or A CAT.—\ few days ago, a cat with four kittens, belonging to ,1;, "gen, of the Stag Ian, Llangerniew, had two very young live r^b^its thrown to them for food, but the mamma cat, instead of pouncing upon them, with all the instinct of the feline race, fondly carried them to her young, and nursed them with all the tenderness of a mother, and now the kittens and rabbits may bo seen sporting and gamboling to- gether as one family. Mr Rogers intends sending them to Llanrwst Agricultural Show on the 29 h instant, where no doubt they will receive a share cf attention from the visitors. SCHOOL TREAT.—On Saturday, the children attending Llangerniew school, with their teachers, wero kindly invited to tea at Hafoduuos. The early part of the after- noon was unfortunately wet and would have considerably marred the pleasure of the young party had not Mr Sandbach with his usual affability an I kindness taken the boys under bis care and conducted them through his beautiful mansion, shewing and explaining to his visitors the choice paintings and sculpture &c., which decorate HafodunosGuild make it a place of great attraction to lovers of the fine arts, and though the admirers on this occasion cou'd not appreciate the beauties of Gibson ind the several eminent painters, whoso works adorned the place, they coull and did the kindness of their host. Whilo the boys were thus amused the girls were par- taking of tea and cake, waited on by Mrs and Miss S. Sandbach. Afterwards the boys took their seats at the table, and the girls were conducted by Mrs Sandbach through the same beaut.ful rooms that had so highly pleased the boys. The weather having cleued, the children met on the lawn where races and other sports were carried on, the successful competitors receiving caps, scarfs, and money the ladies and gentlemen present. After thoroughly enjoying themselves they cheered lustily their entertainers and separated for their homes.

MINERA. COMPULSORY EDUCATION.—Some time ago a requisi- tion, bigned by a large number øf ratepayers of this parish was received by Mr J. O. Bury, asking him as summoning officer to convene a meeting for the purpose of requesting the Wrexham Attendance Committee to make bye-laws for the enforcement of attendance at school. In accordance with this a meeting was held on Thursday in last week, in tho Natioual School, when there were present the Revs R. O. Burton, Minera Hall, vice chairinHD of the attendance committee; J. Williams, vicar; J. Thomas, curate, &G. Mr J. O. Bury read the requisition and the notice of the meeting. The vicar was then, on the motion of the Rev R. O. Burton, voted to the chair. Mr Bury next explained at same length the nature of the proposed bye-laws, showing their necessity, and also pointing out that parents were gainers by these laws, inasmuch as by sending their children regularly they could get them through the required standard of proficiency, and thus take them to work sooner than by neglecting their education. The chair- man thought it very desirable t.hat steps should be taken in the matter. He eaid that Mnce the Education Department had torced thein to provide sufficient school accommodation, it was but right that means should be taken to fill the buildings. He thought many parents were blind to the true interests of their children, aud he knew some who persistently refused to have their children educated. He was very glad that the time had come when means would be taken to prevent this neglect. Mr Bury pointed out that this was the first parish under their jurisdiction that had applied for the bye-laws. The resolution to the effect that it was expedient hll.t the attendance committee make bye laws for the compulsory attendance of childrea at school, was then adopted. A unanimous vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close.

OSWESTRY. INCORPORATION.—On Monday no business was tran- sacted, a quorum not being formed, the chairman Mr Jackson Salter, Mr W. L Bull (clerk), and Mr J. C. Bull (assistant clerk), only attending. ACCIDENT.—On Monday, as a man named Isaac Davies, aged 35, in the employ of Mr Williams, Pemrewern, was driving a reaping machine he was thrown down through the horses taking fright, fell on the knife, and had his arm severely cut. The injured man was taken to the Oswestry Cottage Hospital, where his arm was amputated by Dr Mair, assistant to Dr Sides Davies. He is doine well. A NOVEL DEFENCE was set up in one of the cases heard at the Oswestry County Court last week. The action was brought to recover the price of a quantity of hay and other things supplied to the defendant, who pleaded that when the bargain was he' was drunk with whiskey supplied by the plaintiff, and that as soon as he was sober he repudiated the contract. The Judge remarked that the very strongest proof was required that a man was von compos mentis, when such a defence w s set up, and he did not think the eviueuco waa sufficient m cuse. JUVENILE ODDFELLOWS' PICNIC.—On Mondav, the juvenile members of the King Uff. Lodge of Oddfellows picniced at Llanrhaiadr waterfalls. Two breaks and two waggonettes, containing about seventy young Oddfellows and the committee of management,, lelt Oswestrv about 9.30 in the morning, changing horses at Llanrhaiadr. Dinner was of course taken picnic fashion. Cricket, climbing, and other amusements whiled away the day', which was fortunately a very fine one. the party return- ing highly pleated to Oiwestry „boat 9 p.m. Thi treat. the expenses of which are defrayed bv tho interest on the capital of the juvenile branch, supercedes the dinner usually given. THE WATER SUPPLY.—On Monday a committee of the Oswestry Local Board met at the Council.room to consider the best means of increasing the water supply. In order to be better abie to judge, the commirfee to the Springs, Cefn Coch, Llechrvdau, Penygwidy Hafod, and Llynmoelfre. At all these places the quantity of water, was gauged, and the levels were ascertained, so AS to arrive at the comparative merits of each before reporting to the board. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of the members of this Board took place ou Friday afternoon. There were ore- "nt the Rev Howell Evan a, in the chair; Rev T. Ga=quoine, Mr G. Owen, Mr T. Miushall, and Mr J. Mr J. C. Bull, clerk Mr Chambers, architect and Mr Yates, contractor. The proposed agreement between the B)ard and Mr T. P. Parry in reference to the sale of the land on which the. schools are to be built w.ts gone into, but it was not. adopted as the 11th clause, referring to the amount, of land that was to be given iu case of a new road being made, was considered not. to satisfactorily lay down the duties of the purchasers. The amended amount of the es imate, for which the couiract is to bo let, was stated to be £2,880. The Chairman said that he had asked the architect if it would be as easy to prov.de for a school of cookery in the future as to do so and he had replied that it would alter the ar- rangements very slightly if at. ail. There was no other business of public interest before the meeting

PENMAENMAWB. CONGREGATIONALISM-—On Monday last there was a demonstration of English Congregiitionalists herA" on the occasion of the laying of the foundation-stone of the English Congregational Cnurch. For sone time there has been an increasing want at Penmaenmawr for services connected with Coigregation-il'sm ia the English tongue. The Ilev D. Davies. who has reeenily been appointed to Penmaenmawr, has been holding services in the Welsh Congregational Chape), but the number of visitors from Liverpool and Manchester heartily co-operating with him prompted him, with the as-istsnce of the Society for Establishing Congregational Churches in North Wales, to take s'eps to bniid a chapel of his own. The fouudatiou-stone wes laid on Monday, under most propitious circumstances. The proceedings commenced with a banquet at the Penmaenmawr Hotel' presided over by Mr Wm. Armitage, J.P., of Man- chester, and there were also present the Rev Dr David- son, London Revs Alexander Hannay (secretary oi the Congregational Union of England and Wales), J. Guinness Rogers. London • W. M. Statham, Landnn; Richard Parry, Llanduduo; ani Burford llooke, M^ld- J. liilev, Holywell; Ed\va;d- Morr s Sale; 'and a nutuber of visitor*. At three o'clock the memorial s' one was laid bv Mr Armitage, a dedicvory prayer being offered by the li-v Al,-xaiidrfr flanuar and a statement of Congregational n principles given by the liev Guin- ness Rogers. Atr.o ig the gif s and promises received £100 from the North Whiles Kaglish Congregaiio-ial from Mr Hudson, Chester, £50 from Mr Armitage, £ 20 from M^rs Williams and Wilson Penmaenmawr^ and a number of other sums. At ni"-ht a public meeting was held in the Glad-tone Flail, addressed by a number of the ministers named above.

RHOSLLANENCHBUGOG. IRON CHURCH.—This neat IN tie edifiee will be opened for divine worship (D.V.) on Tuesday next. Services will also be conducted on the three following days in connection with the same. A goodly number of preachers have been secured for tho occasion and are as follows: On Tuesday, 27111, there will be English morning service at 11 a n\, with holy communiou, when the sermon will be preached by the Venerable Archdeacon Smart Afternoon service (Litany) in Welsh a:;3 p.m, aud tha sermon by the liev W. n. Thomas, Vicar of St. Evening service (in the the Old Church) at 7 p m in Welsh, and the sermon by the Rev D. Howell' B D Vicai of Wrexham, On Wednesday evening1, 28th English service at 7 p.S. (in the Iron Church,) and the the serm m by th H, v G. H. M. A., Rector of Bangor. On Thursday evening, 29 h, Welsh service in sermon bv the Rev Rev Griffith Jones, Curate of Wrexham. On Friday evening, 30th, English service (in the Iron Churce) at 7. p.m., and the sermoa by the RuV H. Bowcott B\ Curate of Llangollen. The above church was built under contract by Mr Sothern, of Wrexham. and will accom- modate about 328 persons. It is 53 feet long and 2S feet wide, with an organ chamber, vestry, and porch. The chancel is octagonal and gives the interior a very nice appearance. Altogether it is one of the prettiest little churches in this neighbourhood. The manager of the Wrexham District Tramway Company has kindly promised to run special cars for the opening services, one at 9.45, and the other at 10.30. Ample accommodation will be provided for the return joumies.

ST. ASAPH. THE DIOCESAN SociETiKS.-Ca Sunday last the claims of the two Olurch Building Societies were laid btLJre t he congregations; in the morning by Canon Wynne Edwards, and in the evening by Rev David Evans, vicar of Abergele. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS KVFFIN ROBERTS —This much respected St. Asaph lady died at Pias Llanrwst, on the 12th inst., aged 71. The funeral took place on Thursday week, when her remains were bid in the family vault in St. Asaph parish churchyard, beside those of her husband the late Mr Thomas Kyflin Roberts poor law auditor. The funeral procession "included the Rev Canon Hugh Junes, Rev Thomas Browne, Dr Davies Llanrwst;. Dr Browne, Sr. Asaph; Mr T. Howeli Roberts, district auditor, Norfolk; Mr Hugh Llovd Roberts, barrister-at-law and district auditor, Middfo Temple, London, chief-mourners, Mr John Euou Williams, Chester; Mr Rowland Hughes, Llanrwst • Mr Somerville Jones, Mr Peter Browne, chief constable of Flintshlre; Dr Easterby.head master St. Asaph Grammar bchool; Mr Thomas Gee, Denbigh, &c. Mrs Roberts died on her late husband's biithday; and another coinci- dence remembered by old inhabitants present was that Mrs Roberts was married on her own birthday V rv great respect was shown by all old friends alo-g the whole route from Llanrwst, and when the funeral arrived at St. Asaph, the same deep feeling of regard was evinced for her memory. The funeral service of the Church of Englaud was couducted by the Rev Canon Jones and the Rev Thomas Brown, and many tears were shed as the worthy departed was laid to rest in the tomb, where her late beloved husband was buried this month four vears ago.

WHITCHURCH. ACCIDENTALLY POISONED.—Mr R. T. Wright held a Coroner's inquest at Whitchurch on Monday, to inquire inU the death of Mr Thomas Caulcott, builder, who died from the 1 fLcts of taking arxenic. The deceased had alleged that he took the poison in mistake for magnesia and the jury, adopting this view of the case, returned a verdict accordingly. It was a singular feature of the case that though Caulcott toA the poison in the morning he did not apply for medical advice until the evening.

THE TOURIST SEASON IN WALKS.—Visitors, who have so far been rather scarce at the majority of the summer resorts along the Welsh coast, are increasing, and Rhyl. Llandudno, and Beauma.ris are fairly filled. Owing to its lateness and shortness, the season will be a very bad one so far as lodging-house keepers are concerned. Not- withstanding the dulness of the season, the City of Dublin Company's steamers have been carrying heavier freights than for many years-one result'of the more efficient service now provided. The receipts of the Fairy, the company's steam yacht which plies between Menai B idge, Beaumaris, and Llandudno, are up to the present much larger than have beeo known for several previous seasons. RASLWAY WORKS IN LIVERPOOL AND NORTH WALES. The engineer of the London and^orth-Western Railway Company, in his report on the progress of works, dated the 12th instant, says:—The Lime-street tunnel for a distance of 475 yards from the station, hoe been opened out and conveited into open cutting for four lines of ral's. I fully expect that the roof, platforms, and rails forming the enlargement of the station will be complete this year. On the branch to the North Docks at Liver- pool the works are in a forward state, and a contract has been entered into for the erection of anew goods station at its terminus. Bettws-y-Coed and Festiniog Railway At the Festiniog tunnel the heading is driven throughout the length of 3,860 yards, and 1,300 yards of tunnel are finished. On the remaining portion of the railway the works aro approaching completion, and out of the entire length of 13 miles of permanent way 8f miles are laid. The Abersychan Extension Railways were opened for traffic in May last. At Holyhead the new quay wall is complete and the graving dock very nearly so. Tn. principal dock now remaining to be finished is the dredging of the harbour between the old and new quay wails, which has been carried out as rapidly as the nature of the work will admit of. The hotel and station buildings on the new quay havo been commenced, and I anticipate that the whole of these works will be readv fot the summer traffic of next year. THE CONSECRATION OF MAESBROOK CHURCH —The consecration of the new church at Maesbroos. dedicated to St. John the Evangelist, took place on TueJay. The church has been erected by the Mioses Croxon, of The Lawn, Oswestry, in memory of their late brother, Mr R. J. Croxon. It is intended as a chapel o; ease to Kinnerley. which is a wide-spreading district, and will prove a great convenience to the inhabitau's of Mies- brook and the immediate neighbourhood The total cost, including the boundary wall and w("s was a little over £1 900. On the wtst end is a brlls, tablet bearing the incription-" To the glorv of God and in memory of Richard Jones Croxon, of The Lawn, Oswestry, and of PentreheyliH. in tbls pariah, who was born December 14 1803 and died September 10, 1875, tlrs church was built by his sisters, Frances, Alice, and Elizabeth, 1878." The ceremony of consecration was gone through at eleven a.m. by the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, the form of service being that generally used throughout the d ocese. The clergy who officiated were the Revs E W. O. Bridgeman, Canon Howell Evans, C. O. Kenyon the Hon. Canon Bridgeman, Canon Walsham How. Th( Rev J. B. Meredith presided at the harmonium, and th< choir was f, om Kinnerley Parish Cnurch, assisted bj fnends in the neighbourhood. In the afternoon a Iaigi company, numbering upwards of 150. sat down to a col. luncheon, at which the Bishop presided. There was even song at seveu, which was full choral.

RUTHIN. REJOICINGS AT BRTNEOWYS.—On Tuesday, rejoicings on a somewhat extensive scale occurred in the village of Bryneglwys, and at the residence of Mr Corbet Yale (barrister-at-law of the North Wales circuit), Pias-jn- yale, in celebration of the comii.g of age of his son and heir. THE MONTHLY FAIR.—On Tuesday, the usual monthly fair passed off somewhat quietly. The qnantitv of stock shown, though not. large, was excellent in quality and of a useful kind. There was apparently not an ovr abundance of business done. The business amongst the farmers in the corn market was nil. THE VOLUNTEERS.—On Saturday, the Denbigh and Ruthin corps assembled at the usual drill ground, Ruthin, for battalion drill. There was a large muster of both corps, the officers of which, with one or two exceptions, were present. In tha absence of Major West, who is from home, Major T. Casson, of Denbigh, was in com- mand, and put the men through two hours' drill, which was executed mos; creditably. The Denbigh corps, whose band performed the mu-ic on the occasion, re- turned home about tea o'clock. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. SATURDAY.—Before the Mayor and ex-Mayor. A VILE WOMAN.—Maria Edwards, a well-known bad character in Ruthin, was charged by P.C. James Lloyd with indecent behaviour on the previous night.—Com- mitted to Chester gaol for three months with hard labour. TUESDAY.—Before the Mayor (Mr Louis) and the ex- Mayor (Dr Jenkins). RESISTING THE POLICE.—David Jones, slater, Llanrhydd- street, Ruthin, was charged by p.S. Jonos for resisting hun in the execution of his duty, and John Jones lhomas Jones, and Robert Jones, the father and two brothers of the defendant, were charged with assisting the first named defendant to escape from custody. It seems that the Sergeant was taking the first named de- fendant to the lock-up when the others came uu incited him to resist the police, and gave him such help that he escaped from custody.—David Jones and Robert Jones did not appear, and warrants were issued for their ap- prehension. John Jones was fined 5s and costs and inomas Jones 2s Gd and costs. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. MONDAY.—Before the Rev. the Warden of Ruthin, Mr J. F. Jesse, and Mr Brooke Cnniiffe. A SON. W ilham Evans, of Ruthin, appeared to answer a charge of neglecting to maintam his mo'her, who bad become chargeable to the union. It seems that the guardians had been willing to accept Is per week from defendant, but since December last he had only contributed Jn a very irregular manner. Mr Griffiths (relieving officer) having proved the case, an order was made for the payment of 2s weekly. THE DRUNKEN LIST.—Edward William?, Ruthin was charged by P.C. No. 18 with drunken and disorderly coaduct. He, however, did not seem to think that the case was of sufficient importance to warrant his at- tendance at court. The bench heard it in his absence, and fined him 10s and costs, or 14 days. A FORTUNATE OR UNFOPTTT-— « T I trentlerr"- v UEATH !—Legal —- iiau oeen instructed to prosecute and defend in an affiliation case, which had been entered for hearing at this court, but, either fortunately or unfortunately, the child whose paternity it was sought to establish died, and thus saved the lawyers the trouble of disputing about the lawful father, and the bench the necessity of making him pay. COUNTY COURT. WEDEESDAY Before Mr Horatio Lloyd, Judge. DISPUTE BETWEEN BROTHERS AS TO PROPERTY. R. G. Joyce, jeweller, Rutbin, sued his brother, John Joyce, butcher, of the Three Bears' Heads, to obtain possession of the public house and buildings named, the action being taken in tin form of an ejectment. Mr Marshal], barrister, instructed by Messrs Llovd and Roberts, solicitors, appeared for plaintiff, and M:rv Adams for the defendant.—According to the statements from plaintiff it seems that some eighteen months or so ago an elderly person named Ann Parry died, and as it was alleged, without making a will. Amongstother property left was the Three Boars' Head Inn, Clwyd-street, Ruthin, where defendant lived. It was contended that defendant was the legal heir at law, being the nearest of kin alive and the elder son of the deceased lady's cousin, and that therefore, in the absence of a will to the contrary, the property was legally his.—For the defence it was contended that Mrs Parrv during her lifetime had made a deed of gift to the defendant of the property that he bad been living in Australia, but was induced to return by the promise of this house and business. He did return and had lived there sixteen years in undisturbed possession, having paid no rent, the propertv having been given to him.—After a number of witnesses had been heard, the judge suggested that as it wai an action between two brothers they ought to come to an amicable agreement.—After consultation, the plaintiff offered to defendant to give him a fourteen years' lease at the low rental of £14" but toe defendant was only wilijng to come to teims on plaintiff agreeing to let the property remain in his possession dunng the lifetime of himself and his wife.—His Honour said that it seemed to him that in the absence of a will to the contrary or direct evidence that a prima facie case had been established for plaintiff; but as it was a dispute between brothers, he would adjourn the case for a week, by which time he should give his decision if he found the parties had not come to amicable terms. AcriON FOR ASSAULT.—Ann Edwards, for whom Mr Louis appealed, brought an action for the recovery of £10 for an assault against Edward Beech, for whom Mr Roberts, solicitor, appeared.—A cross action was brought against plaintiff lor trespass.—The case ended in de- fendant having to pay £1 and Is court fees. Several other cases occupied the attention of the court for some lengtn of time.