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DENBIGH.
DENBIGH. THE VOLUNTEERS.—The orders from head quarters are that the corps assemble this evening (Saturday) at 5 o'clock for company drill with blank ammunition, all members who have not completed their drills being re- quested to be present. FSFTBET STEALING.—At the borough police court, on Tues-day, before the Mayor and ex-Mayor, Thomas Bretherton, joiner, Denbigh, was charged with stealing two ferrets, the property of Mr John Edgar, game dealer, Denbigh. Complainant said he had seven ferrets in a box on the 19th of August, but next day found only five there. Information being given to Sergeant Lewis, he discovered that defendant sold two ferrets to Wm. Jones, of Henllan-street, for the sum of 4, the sale taking place at the Hand Inn. One of the ferrets had since died, and the other was given up. Defendant admitted the offence, and expressed his sorrow. It being a simple larceny, the bench dealt leniently with it in consideration of defendant's family, and fined him 10s and costs, and ordered him to pay 9s, the value of the ferret, or 14 days' imprison ment-The money was paid. PRESENTATION TO THE WESLEYAN MINISTER.—On Tuesday evening, an interesting meeting was held at Wesleyan Chapel, under the presidency of Dr Evan Pierce, for the purpose of making a presentation to the Rev Robert Jones, who, for the last three years, has laboured most successfully in the Denbigh circuit, but who has, this week, in accordance with a rule of the connexion, removed to Barmouth. There was a fair at- tendance. The presentation consisted of a handsomely chased electro-plate tea and coffee service and a purse of gold. A large size portrait of Mr and Mrs Jones was to have formed part of the present, but they, not being quite ready, are to be forwarded to Barmoutb. The presentation was made on behalf of the subscribers by Dr Evan Pierce, who addressed the meeting in Welsh and referred to the good work Mr Jones had done during the last three years, speaking of him in eulogistic terms as an eloquent and earnest preacher, a good visitor, and a faithful pastor who bad the true interest of the flock at heart; remarks which were much applauded. Mr Jones, who was much touched at the kindness of his friends, suitably responded. The presentation received the hearty support of the members and congregation and was carried to a successful termination through the exertions of Mr Edward Angel, Hall-square, and other friends. DISTRESSING OCCURRENCE AT THE STATION.—A most distressing event occurred at the Station on Tuesday. It appears that Mrs Hughes, wife of Mr Charles Hughes, printer and publisher, and also holding the office of post- master at St. Asaph, started from home in company with her sister, who was on a visit there, for a day's excursion to Llangollen. From what we learn Mrs Hughes has suffered for some time past from heart disease, though prior to starting from home she seemed quite well. On the morning in question she had to hurry considerably to catch the 8 30 train. This seems to have seriously affected her, for on the way to Denbigh the felt ill, and when she reached the station she swooned and v is carried into the ladies' waiting room. Sbe was able t) ask that Dr. Pierce might be sent for, but after that she appeared quite unconscious. A lady known to Mrs Hughes' sister kindly rendered all the assistance in her power as did others, and Dr Pierce and Dr Caithness were quickly in attendance, but found that all their efforts were futile. Subsequently Dr Tumour saw the poor lady and expres- sed the opinion that nothing could save her. A telegram was despatched to St. Asaph stating the sad tidings, and the doctors first-named, who were in almost constant at- tendance, made arrangements to try and remove her home, but by the 11.30 train arrived Dr Browne, of St. Asaph, the family doctor, and he agreed with the other medical men that the end was rapidly approaching. It was felt impossible to remove her home by road but they hoped to have conveyed her thither by the 2.40 train. Ere that time arrived, namely about 1 o'clock, the unfortunate lady breathed her last in the waiting room. The terrible anguish of her sister at the sad oc- currence can be better imagined than described. No other member of the family was, we believe, in time to see her alive, The body was subsequently removed to St. Asapb in a hearse the fact that the coroner was one of the medical officers in attendance enabling him to dispense with the formality ef an inquest, the cause of death being quite apparent. The sad event caused con- siderable sensation amongst the officials and a number of passengers. THE ADDITIONAL CURATES' AID SOCIETY.—ANNUAL SERMONS AND MEETING.-On Sunday last, sermons were preached in all the churches of the parish on behalf of the funds of the Additional Curates' Aid Society, from which a grant of X50 is given to Denbigh. At the English services the preachers were the Ven Archdeacon Smart and the Rev T. W. Vaughan, who gave some interesting particulars of the society's work, the value of that work, and the great need of help, so that the many applications which now had to be refused might be com- plied with. On Monday evening a largely attended meet- ing, presided over by Archdeacon Smart, was held in the County Hall. After singing and prayer, the Archdeacon stated the objects of the meeting; also referred to the rise and progress of tho society, and earnestly com- mended it to their support. It was a gratifying thing to him that the interest in the town was increasing, and that the subscriptions to the society were yearly in- creasing.—The Rev D. A. Lewis referred to the prin- ciple of the Bible that those possessing divine grace shoald seek to make others partakers of like blessings. That society gave them an opportunity of spreading the truths of the Gospel amongst their fellowmen, and it was, therefore, clearly their duty to accord it all the support in their power.—The Rev T. W. Vaughan, the local secretary, whom the archdeacon complimented upon the great exertions he put forth in furtherance of the society, then read the report. He explained, however, that it was not as yet complete, many of the boxes and cards not having been sent in. He remarked that in 1875 the parish contributed to the society X27 5s Id in 1876, 39 15s 3d in 1877, X43 8s 8id, and this year he believed the amount would be still turther increased. There had been a considerable increase in the collections in the churches this year, they being as follows :—St. David's, morning and evening X5 7s 7d St. Mary's' morning and evening, C7 9s Id; Whitchurch, 13s 5 Welsh School, 5s 7id, making X13 15s 3id. The boxes and cards he bad received contained X9 15s, but many more had to come in. He found that the cards produced more than the boxes. In some places ladies joined together, and made fancy and useful articles, which were sold in aid of the society, and he should be glad if the Denbigh ladies could attempt something of the kind. During the year a new feature had been introduced in connection with the society. The English Sunday school, in February last, commenced a fortnightly collection for the society the object chiefly being to teach the young to give to the Lord's work. In about six months the sum of X4 7s 2ld had been obtained, and about X3 of that had been sent up to the society in London. Alto- gether the support given to the society in the parrsh was of a most gratifying and encouraging character, and he hoped they would continue their efforts.— The Rev Mr Blackinstone, organising secretary of the society, then delivered a long address, giving most interesting details of the work done by the society through the 666 curates employed. Curates were sent into districts where no Christianising agencies were at work, and very soon souls were gathered in, a new church built, and a great spiritual work accomplished. He referred to several instances of the kind, particularly in South Wales, mentioning the great difficulties there were in carrying on the work of the Church in such districts where the parishes like that of Aberdare con- tained 44,000 souls under the charge of one man. Another kind of parish referred to as showing the need for more help was one close to large coal pits, where the only educated persons were the one clergyman and the doctor. They could not give a grant even in that case for lack of funds. The income of the society he men- tioned was last year about £1,000 more that it was the year before, but as there bad been a gradual increase of £ 5,COO a year for several years they could not give ad- ditional grants because they had given previously, cal- culating upon the average increase in funds. He men- tioned that several friends of the society had started a fund for training young men for this special work, and now they had fifty young men receiving help from it, and only recently there were 119 applicants for three exhibitions. He gave examples of parishes who were taking up work on behalf of the funds of the society that had not previously done so, and concluded by urging the parishioners to continue their support, and to do it as unto the Lord."—The Rev. David Williams, rector of Llandyrnog, addressed the meeting in English and Welsh on behalf of the society, and expressed the opinion that in a parish like Denbigh they ought to be above receiving X60 towards one of their curates they ought not only to find his stipend, but help the society with funds towards sending a curate to some of the places where one was so badly needed.-The Archdeacon humorously replied to Mr Williams, and mentioned that Denbigh only received X50 from the society, and of that Mnmint they last year returned f43 8s, so that really they only received X7 from the society, and they hoped to make that up this year (applause).—Mr Williams was glad to hear that was the case, and urged the parishioners to make up the amount and something over (hear, hear).-Dr. A. E. Tumour proposed a vote of thanks to the deputation, and referred to the very interesting and instructive way in which he had advocated the claims of the society. He expressed his great appreciation of the work of 'he society, and was glad the parish rendered such efficient help to it.—Mr C. Cottom, Guardian office, seconded the motion, which was carried most cordialiy.—Captian R. Lloyd Williams proposed a vote thanks to the archdeacon for presiding, and spoke ap- provingly of the way he discharged all his duties in the parish, and said he was so much at home in every de- partment that although he had only just been appointed archdeacon he seemed as much at home as if he had been archdeacon all his life (laughter and applause).—Mr Thomas Morris, Melling's-lane, seconded the motion, which was carried.—On the motion of the Deputation, seconded by the Archdeacon, n. hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Vanghar. for the excellent and methodical way in which hf discharged the duties of ocal secretary, both gentk m n bearing testimony to the laluable services he renric: <i.—The meeting closed by rg and prayer, a collection being made. FIRE AT LLANDYRNOG.—On Monday afternoon a fire occurred at the village of Llandyrnog. It appears that a child only 4 years old, son of Thomas Jones, carpenter, obtained a box of matches and going to a small rick of bay belonging to his father adjoining the cottage set fire to it. An alarm was given, and by the aid of the neigh- bours, superintended by P.O. Evans, the fire was ex- tinguished. The damage was only trifling, but had not aid been promptly afforded a large stack of sticks close to the hay and near a row of cottages would Lave taken fire and the result been serious. THE MASTER SUMMONED INSTEAD OF THE SERVANT.— Mr Davies, Lodge Farm, was on Friday summoned before the borough bench for a breach of the bye-laws in allowing his teams to cart out night soil during pro- hibited hours. Peter Hughes, the workman employed, appeared. The Inspector of Nuisances said he had warned Peter Hughes before. He did so also that morn. ing, and he moved the men from that place and set them at work to do the same thing in Henllan-street. The bench thought that Hughes should be summoned instead cf Mr Davies, his master, as the former seemed to be the offender, so that the case against Mr Davies was dismissed. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. FRIDAY.—Before the Mayor and Mr J. W. Lloyd. BREWSTER SESSIONS being fixed for to-day, the licenses, 42 in number, were granted. They included one brewer's license, two hotels, two grocers, and one confectioner. The superintendent had no complaint to make. A NICE TRIO.—William Jones, Henllan-street; John Jones, alias "Jack the Crier," and William Jones, so well known to the borough and county authorities, were charged with poaching. P.C. Simpson had found the well-known Will" with seven rabbits in his possession, and though the others had a bundle, they escaped, so that be could not tell what they bad. Will" admitted the two or three rabbits, but asked, What was a tellow to do there was no work, and so, of course, he had to go and get a rabbit or two for food for the family." But as fate would have it this food for the family was taken possession of by P.C. Simpson, and in court Will" learnt that they were given to the poor. "Jack," who is known to be able to live in water as easily as on land, siid he had merely been out doing a bit of fishing, and he met Will on the road. What he carried in his hand that night was the bag he now brought into court. As there was no evidence against the first-named two, they wers discharged, and their friend Will ordered to pay 10i and 8s 6j costs, which he managed to do. RATE CASE.—John Maidock. Henllan-place, was sum- moned for non-payment of rates, amounting to 63 lOd. He made a defence about the collector having ordered it to be sent up to his house any time, but why he did not pay and save expense did not scsiii very clear to the bench. Ordered to pay the rate and 6s costs. MARKET HALL REGULATIONS.—David Hughes, market gardener, was fined Is and 83 costs for taking a wheel- barrow into the market against the bye-laws. He did not seem to see. the force of such a bye-law, and could not understand why he was fined, for he had always done it ever since it was a market." CASES WITHDRAWN.—Robert Jones, Mary Jones, Elizabeth Thomas, and Jane Evans, were allowed to settle cases out of court, but Sergeant Lewis said that the women had created a most disgraceful row.-Mr and Mrs Michael Riley asked permission to withdraw the case, in which they stood as complainant and defendant. Riley complained very much that it was all due to his wife's love of grog," and there was a great effort made to induce Mrs Riley to abstain, but though there were two or three officers of the Good Templars order in court, shejdid not seem inclined to be initiated off-hand. COUNTY COURT. TUESDAY.—Before Mr Horatio Lloyd, judge. BUSINESS OF THE COURT.-The number of plaints entered was 136, but they were nearly all settled by the Registrar, Mr T. Gold Edwards. There were seven judgment summonses, which were settled with one ex- ception, that against John Sampson, of Rhyl, who was committed for 14 days, the warrant to be suspended for a fortnight. A FIGHT ABOUT EIGHTEENPENCE I-The Denbigh Water Company represented by Mr Vaughan Jones, the secretary, sued Elizabeth Jones, Abraham's-lane' for Is 6d, a quarter's water rent. Defendant contended' that her water tap key was not in good order and that she could not obtain any water. It was proved, how- ever, that she was only charged for the time that she kept the key and obtained water, though she had been under the impression that she had been charged beyond it. Judgment for plaintiffs forthwith. POACHERS QUARRELLING ABOUT THE ADVOCATE'S FEE. Woo. Jones, Henllan-street, sued Morris Davies, Henllan street, for 10s 6d, money lont. It seemed that these two men were brought before the magistrates for poach- ing, and they had to pay £1 Is for their advocate. Plaintiff stated that he advanced 10s 6J for Davies to pay his share with, and that he now refused to refund it. Defendant did not deny that plaintiff had paid the solicitor, but said he did not ask him to do so. The Judge said that the money was clearly due to plaintiff, and gave judgment for payment in a month, with the costs. DISPUTE ABOUT WAGES.—This case had been adjourned from last court. Isaac Owens, of Llansannan, sued Mrs Gwen Vaughan of Tynycelyn, Llansannan, for an amount due for wages. The sum of X6 was paid into court. Mr R. H. Roberts was for plaintiff, and Mr Wm. Davies for defendant. The case lasted a long time, but the dispute was a mere matter of accounts and as to plaintiff being allowed to do special work in barvest.-His Honour made an order for the payment of XI0 and costs including the money paid into court. COAL AND MANURE DBBTOBB.-Messrs Jones and Son, coal merchants, Denbigh, successfully sued a number of persons for debts contracted. There were no other cases of interest. ANNUAL BREWSTER SESSIONS. WEDNESDAY Before Mr W. D. W. Griffith, aad Mr P. H. Chambres. LICENSES RENEWED.—The innkeepers in this petty sessional division appeared for the renewal of their licenses, which were all granted 18 in number. Supt. Tudge said he had no complaints to make, all the houses having been well conducted. Mr Rees Jones applied for the transfer of the licenses of the Crown Inn, Llansannan, from the late tenant Annie Jones, his mother, who had recently died and whose executor he was. Granted. A LICENSE REFUSED.—William Williams,, farmer, Tyddyn-y-ciw, Blychau, applied for a six days license for his present premises, thereby converting them into a roadside inn. A copy of the Wrexham Guardian was produced, shewing that the application had been duly advertised and the other formalities were duly gone through. Applicant said he had been petitioned by a number of respectable people from Pentrevoelas and the district to seek a license, as the place was much needed as a half-way house for teams carting to and from Denbigh. He produced a. petition from about 50 of the farmers of that district, and it included the- name of thf)- rector of Blychau. A letter of recommendation as to applicant's personal character and fitness for the house was sent by the Rev Owea Jones. vicur of Pentrevoelag. whilst Mr H. R. Whiley. agent for the property rented by applicant, said he would see that the house was properly conducted.:—After some conversation befewen the applicant and the bench as to kow he obtained certain signatures to a petition he presented last year Mr J. Vaughan Jones, Groes farm, said he had been entrusted with two petitions to the bench praying them ta retuse this license on the ground that it was not needed. There is now a public hoase on the Denbigh and Pentrevoelas road, half-way between the two places, and only two miles from applicant's house. The memorials in question contained about 275 names, the one being two and a half and the other two yards long.—Applicant said that half of those signatures were those of children attending the Chapel Sunday Schools.—The Chairman I know a great many of the places mentioned in the memorials, and they contain the names of the largest farmers in your neighbourhood.—After consultation, the Chairman said the application must be refused, as the house was not required. As regards the district itself there had not been a new house erected, except the vicar's, for the last 50 years, and having refused to grant the license last year they did not see that the circumstances had changed. Of course if the applicant was anxions to afford acom naodatioD. for putting up horses he could do so without a license.—Application therefore refused.
BUTHIN.
BUTHIN. LLANFWROG BROOK.—The work here is being proceeded with rapidly and satisfactorily, and though we fear it will not be a very profitable job for the con- tractor it will yet be a great improvement in that part of the town. TREAT TO EMPLOYES.—Messrs R. Ellis and Son, the well-known aerated water manufacturers, of this town, treated their employes and their wives &c. to a trip to Rbyl on Monday last. The party numbered about 250. Each person was presented with 10s in addition to his railway fare. The weather was delightfully fine, and a most enjoyable day was spent. DISOOVSBT OF SLA.TB.-We are glad to announce that two slate quarries, one being out at a place called Melin- y-Wig, near Derwen, on Denbigh, Ruthin, and Corwen line. The quality of the slate is good, and there is every prospect that the quarries will turn out well and be a source of profit to the landowner, and a great boon to the whole neighbourhood. STREET NOMENCLATURE.—The corporation lately de- cided upon placing name-plates at the corners of the principal streets of the town-the work is now being carried out under the superintendence of the borough surveyor—" While they were at it we should have thought the council would have adopted more pronounce- able names than Wernfechan," Llaufair-street," &c. It has been suggested that Llanfair-street should be called 11 Salop Road." BUILDING Srrics.-We announced in our columns a short time ago that Mr Bancroft, the county analyst, had purchased a portion of Clie Coppy from Major West, whereon to erect a Villa residence. This building is now rapidly approaching completion and is much admired- j the architect being Mr Howel Davies, of Wrexham. The want of suitable building sites for residences of this clas9 is much felt, and to meet the wishes of the townspeople and others, we understand that Major West intends disposing of the land adjoining Mr B incrof t's in suitable pluts. A site better adapted for Villa residences could not be found in the Vale of Clwyd, as it commands an uninterrupted view of the V.ile from Llainwen to the sea, while the Hiraethog Hills form the western land- scape. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MOSDAY.—Present The Rev the Warden, Messrs J. Jones and W. Pickstone, Vice-chairmen, Messrs R. G. Johnson, William Edwards, Ruthin, John Jenkins, David Griffiths, Thomas Jones, Efenechtyd, the Rev Rees Williams, &c. FINANCE AND POPULATION-Out relief for the fort- night in Ruthin district £60 13-; in Llanrhaiadr district X37 6s 6d cheques for the coming fortnight £ 90; treasurer's balance £ 1,499 12s 7d. Number in the house 71, against 73 that day last year. Vagrants relieved 33. LIST OF PAUPERS. The chairman called attention to the advisability of printing lists of the various paupers in the various parishes of the union. It would be a guide to the ratepayers and might tend to diminish the paupers. No resolution was passed. THE RATES OF THF RAILWAY COMPANY.—The chair- man said he was one of the delegates of the union who met delegates from St. Asaph Union, at Denbigh, in reference to the proposed new assessments for the rail- ways in the union and they adopted the following resolutions: -lst. That the line and stations of the rail- way passing through these unions are assessed far below their value. 2nd. That the name of the Chester and Holyhead railway in St. Asaph Union be expunged. 3rd. That the clerk of Ruthin Union be instructed to enquire what Mr Marshall and another gentleman wonld charge for making an assessment of the whole lines through the unions. 4th. That charges of re-rating be assessed pro rata on the additional value, which will accrue from the re-rating. To the latter motion St. Asaph assessment committee, which had since met, objected, they wanted it pro rata on the mileage. After some conversation, it was agreed on the motion of Mr W. Piekstone seconded by Mr J. Jones, that the question be left to the valuers. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.—Some persons having built against the boundary walls of the union grounds the clerk was to write objecting to such enroachment.—Con- siderable discussion ensued as to the sale of the barley cop on a piece of ground near the house about Ii acres in extent. The sum of X12 12s had been offered for it and that was accepted.—A code of rules for the guidance of the officials in reference to their dealing with the vagrants were agreed to, and some other business closed the proceedings.
RHYL.
RHYL. PROPERTY SALE.—On Friday last Messrs Heather and Co. offered by auction, at the Belvoir Hotel, some ex- cellent freehold land suitable for building sites. There was a fair attendance. The bidding ran up to 27s per yard, but not having reached the reserve price was with- drawn. ARCHDEACON MORGAN'S WILL.-The will, dated April 2, 1878, of the Venerable Hugh Morgan, Vicar of Rhyl and Archdeacen and Canon of St. Asapb, who died on the 8th of June last, was proved on the 29th ult. by Mrs Anna Maria Morgan, the widow, the sole executrix, the personal estate being sworn under £ 10 000. The testator leaves all his real and personal estate to his wife. VISITORS.—As an indication of the number of visitors in Rhyl it may be mentioned that a few days ago the number staying for some length of time at the West- minister Hotel was sixty, including the Marchioness of Hastings at the Belvoir some fifty-eight were residing, and at the Hydropathic Establishment fifty-four, irres- pective of gentlemen's servants. Rhyl never contained so many visitors at one time as have been present this year, but the greatly increased accommodation does not necesi. tate the uncomfortable crowding that used to take place four or five years ago. SPECIAL SERVICES ON SUNDAY.—At the English Wes- leyan chapel, on Sunday, special sermons to large con- gregations were preached by the Revs Dr Morley Pun. cheon and Dr Gervase Smith, and collections were made. -At the English Imdependent Chapel, Dr Thomas, London, preached to large congregations.—At Si. Mary's Catholic Church the Rev Father J. Gerard, S.J., of St. Francis Xavier's, Liverpool, preached in aid of the schools, and at 10 o'clock there was the additional attraction of Mozart's Twelfth Mass with orchestral accompaniment. Vespers and Benediction in the evening. Large congre- gations assembled.—At the English Baptist Chapel the Rev Duncan McGregor preached, the evening sermon being Does geology overthrow the revelation of Moses" or the testimony of the rocks." The bazaar here last week has greatly assisted in paying off the debt on the new organ.—The ordinary preachers ic the churches gathered crowded congregations, the extra services being still held in force. ANOTHER BATHING FATALITY.—A bathing fatality of a peculiarly painful nature occurred on Saturday after- noon at Rhyl. Mr Charles Maplelt, Liverpool, cotton and general produce broker," arrived by an early train in the afternoon on a visit to his wife and child, who had been staying for seme time at the Westminster Hotel, on tho Parade. After seeing his wife and child Mr Maples, finding that the tide served, and that the bathers were busily engaged, determined to have a bathe, and at once walked to the beach and went ItUt into the water in a van at that part of the beach devoted to male bathers beyond the iron pier, aad almost im- mediately in front of the hotel where his wife was staying. On emerging from the van, he commenced to swim sea- wards, the rapid and vigorous manner in which he breaated the waves attracting the attention of the- loungers on the pier, who, as usual, were pretty numer- ous. One gentleman and lady were watching him- olosely, LtLd when he reached to a point opposite the" end of the pier, and some half-mile from in-he e he- started, he was seen to throw up his arms and turn on his back. It was at first thought, as he did not cry out, that he was merely resting from the exertion he had undergone, but the gentleman who was watching him suddenly missed him and at once gave an alarm, when two of the bathing-machine attendants immediately dashed into the waster on horseback and ssarched about the spot, but without avail,, as Mr Maple& oould not be seen. He had gene to bathe alone, but inquiry was made,, and Mrs Maples was- brought and recognised his clothes and boots. The grief of the poor lady on realising her loss was, as may be imagined, terrible. She was, however, induced to return to the hotel, and a party of men proceeded to search for the body. The search was continued through the night by the aid of lanterns, being oarried on principally in. the neighbour- haod of the pies,, where it was expected the bodv would be found. It was, however, discovered at four o'clock 00 Sunday morning,,mope than half-a-mile higher up fche beach than the spat where he disappeared. The appearance of bhe body indicated that Mr Maples had been seized by oramp in the arms and legs. It was removed to tha Westminster Hotel toawait an inquest. Mr Maples, who had oaly been married about 18 months, leaves a wife and one ehild. On Monday an inquest was held at the Westminster Hotel, before- Dr Browne, deputy coroner,, when the above facts were formally proved, and A verdict of Accidentally, drowned" at once returned. The body was removed home for buriaL Great sympathy was shown towards- the widow, who. was very sauch overcome by the- untoward event MONTHLY COUNTY COURT. FRIDAY Before Mr Horatio Lloyd. THE BUSINESS consisted oi 19> plaints, most of them newly entered and 17 judgment summonses. The latter possessed ao features of interest and the great majority of the former were. disposed of by the registrar, Mr Oliver George. ACHON BY Tuip RBIL COMMISSIONERS.—Edward Timms, of Abbey-street, Rhyl, was sued by the improve, ment commissioners for £ 3 6s 5d and Is 4d interest; the claim being the cost of work done by order of the com. missioners opposite defendant's property he having neg- lected to make a proper footpath when called upon to do so.—Mr Rowlands, clerk to the commissioaers repre- sented them, and Mr Marshall, barrister, (instructed by Mr John Davier, solicitor, Denbigh, appeared for the de- fendant.-Frem Mr Rowlands' evidence it seemed that for years, Abbey-street had been a private one, not taken over or repaired by the commissioners, bat was laid out in 1864 by the owners of the Abbey estate. About 1874 considerable building went on on either side of the street and as the roadway became very much broken up and almost impassible the inhabitants made an appeal to the commissioners to see that the road was properly made. On February 7tb, of this year he acting on in- structions from the board called npon the property owners to put the road in proper repair within one month. Defendant did the footway only and the commissioners carried out all the work necessary and charged the whole of the owners with the costs. On April 17th the sum named above was demanded from defendant as his pro- portion and a final appeal for it was made in a month afterwards.—The proof of the service of notice to do the work having been given-Robert Hughes, town surveyor, said he prepared the plans and estimates of the work needed which lay at his office for inspection, but no person inspected them or objected to the course the board took. In March tenders for the work were invited but none being sent, he, by order of the board, carried out the work with the town workmen. It was well and economically done. The street was, prior to repairing, not such a one as be could recommend the board adopt- ing. The apportionment set down to defendant was a fair and reasonable one.—Witness was cross-examined with a view of shewing that the commissioners had in principle adopted -the street, but he deemed they had taken it over. They had watered the street last year and caused the manholes to be cuansed, but had not provided the drainage.—Mr Rowlands said defendant had expressed himself willing to pay a reasonable sum but considered this charge excessive.—Proof was given of the account on April 17 and a demand note one month afterwards, also two property owners, William Williams, builder, and Peter Edwards proved that before the com- missioners did this work the street was in a very bad condition and that complaints were often made about it. -Mr Marshall, for defendant, contended that the street was laid out in 1864 by a former surveyor of the com. missioners, but had been greatly neglected by them, and j being constantly used by the public it got into a bad state, and the commissioners, to save their own expenses, called upon the owners to repair the streets. He would, without going into the case, raise three technical points for the consideration of His Honour. First of all he CDn- tended the commissioners had commenced the work without giving defendant personally a chance to do his share himself that, he considered, was clear from their own notice. Secondly they merely sent to the defendant an apportionment without supplying a bill of particulars, and thirdly, and this was what he considered his strongest point, a demand for the money, or a final appeal had been made within less than three months of the appor- tionment being fixed, and that, he considered, was a fital objection. He quoted cases for his Honour's in- formation.—The Judge thought there was not much weight to be attached to the two first-named objections but on the the third objection, raised by Mr Marshall, he decided against the commissioners with costs for de- fendant. BUILDER OR FARM BAILIFF; WHICH ?—Samuel Powell, a well-known builder, residing at St. Asaph, claimed from Richard James, solicitor, Llanrwst, hia expenses for a journey to Rhyl and back, which he alleged he made to keep an appointment with de- fendant the latter, however, not "turning up." The defence was that plaintiff had bad his name attached to an advertisement about a farm bailiff, and defendant taking it for granted that plaintiff was the person seeking the situation wrote to him to meet him; whilst on the other hand, plaintiff thought that defendant wanted to consult him in his business capacity, and so went to Rhyl. The Judge thought that plaintiff was responsible for the mistake, for seeing his name attached to the advertisement it was quite natural for defendant to apply to him as the person advertising. He gave judgment for defendant. THE CLOTHES THAT WOULD NOT FIT.-Thomas Hughes, tailor, Rhyl, sued John Ellis, Rhyl, for X3 16s 6d for clothing supplied. It seemed that plaintiff had sold a suit of clothes to defendant, which were de- livered by another party from Nantwich, a travelling tailor. The defence was that the coat would not. fit him, and further, that the proper articles had not been sent. The Judge said that defendant ought to take the clothes, and no doubt plaintiff would make the coat fit.- Defendant refused to have anything to do with these clothes, and eventually the case was adj .urned for the attendance of the tailor from Nantwich. A few other cases were heard, including the one Hesketh v. Edwards, for trespass, which has been before the court on previous occsionq. The arguments therein wtrj now completed, and his Honour said he should deliver judgment at the next court. MONTHLY PETTY SESSIONS. MONDA.Y.-Before Major Rowley Conwy, the Rev. Dr. Butterton, and Mr W. Price Jones. MR EDWARDS GIVES PUBLIC INFORMATION.—Mr E. H. Edwards, solicitor, addressing the bench, said he desired to direct their attention to two very important matters that had occurred since last sessions. One was a gross case of compounding a felony, or nearly so alId the ether was that a burglury, about which nothing had been done, at Mr Boddington's, the jeweller. Neither of these cases had been brought before the bench. He did not complain of the police, but simply gave the bench information. A traveller had left in charge of a publican in that town a watch of the value of XGO. It was hung on a nail in the bar, and on tho traveller returning it was found to be missing; the result being that the barman and the owner of the watch went after the person believed to have taken the watch, and found him on the way to Rhuddlan, but tbe case had not come on.—Major Conwy Does this apply to anything to be brought before us to-day ?—Mr Edwards I am giving public information, and it is for the bench, not me, to act upon it.—Major Rowley Of course if there has been a burglary it is for the police to take action, and when it comes before as we shall know all; aboat it. If you have a complaint against the police you had better make it.—Mr Edwards; I am merely informing you of a public scandal. If the bench put the question, he should say that be was complaining of the bench tileraselves.- Major Conwy Why am I to be committed for burglary (much laughter) ?—M? George (the clerk) thought Mr Edwards ought to bring the matter forward publrely bv saying where the theft took place, and that gentleman having named that it occurred at a certain first-class house in town (which he mentioned) the conversation dropped. LICENSING Sxssio-is.-Thr whole of the licenses in the town were renewed but two of the innkeepers, namely, the landladies of the Castle Inn andtSwanlnn were cautioned they having been fined during the year. On the ap- plication of Mr R. M. Preston, attemporary license was granted to the Railway Refreshment Rooms. The bench,, on the application of Mr Edward' Robert-, agreed to1) entertain the application at the next session of Mr T. Owen, Wellington-road, and Market-hall, for a game i license. AN ALARJONG MIDNIGHT RAID.-William Simcox was summoned by Hugh Evans, lodging hoase keeper, of 3, Edward Henry-street, for creating a disturbance at his house after elevsu o'clock on the night of August 5th. Mr E. H. Edwards was for the complainant, and Mr Roberts for the defendant. It seemed that some dis- agreement had oajarred between the pasties as to the merits of their respeative lodgings and so fbrth. For the complainant it was proved that he rang: the bell so violently that he awoSe the visitors, who got up thinking the house was on fire. Others were greatly alarmed by his violence, he having: eonsiderately threatened to kick Mr Evans and put him to the pain and inconvenience of having -I his teeth knooied down his tliroat." He also "had a Sing" at Mrs Elvans, whom he charged with the dreadful sin of preventing visitors coming to his house, but how he did not quite explain,. Several witnesses testified to the fact of defendant's alarming invasion of complainant's castle, and although Mr Roberts denied that defendant was drunk or that he had any intention to annoy complainant, the bench felt that the case was proved and ordered defendant to W-y 5s and £1 13s costs. DONKEYS &ND DONKEYS.—Thomas Williams, Rhudd- lan, was ordered to pay 7s including costs for allowing his donkey tastray, and John Price and Robert Edwaras in the same amount, whilst Thonus Griffiths ';J}lS fined 2$ 6d and 7s costs for cruelty to his donkey. CARRIAGES AND LICENIiBSi-Jobn Lloyd, Royal Hotel, was fined under the bye-laws 10s and 7s cost fwineglect- ing to have a>proper number on one of his carriages. David Jones, a hackney carriage driver, for plying for hire without a license to do-so. was fined 13s and 7s costs. THRBATEIKNG TO DROWH- A MAN IN A Poou-r-James Peters, a butcher, summoned Hugh Roberts, farmer, for assaulting him. Mr E. Rcborts was for complainant. It appeared that the wives of these men had done a bit of quarreling about some money, and on June 27th the men seemed to have taken, the affair up, Roberts having on that day "collared" Peters by the whiskery, thrown him down, and pointing to,a pool threatened to drown him in it i,ihe did'nt pay him. The evidence, however, shewed that there was six on one side and half a dozen on the other so the bench d smiased the case, BRICK-MAKING VERSUS-. EDUCATION.—John Roberts, Rhyl, was summoned by Mr Bignold, Government Inspector, for a violation of the workshops regulation act by allowing his son, Owan Roberts, a boy undor,12 years of age., to work in Messrs Oldfield's brickfields more than six and a half hours per day, The Inspector stated that it was very common m Rhyl for parents ta. send their children out to work all day instead of sending, them to school. Defendant was fined Is and 7s costs, and the bench cautioned him and other parents, against tba: practice. ST. ASAPR CHORAL UNION ANNUAL FESTIVAL. On Tuesday, the annual festival of the St. Asaph Choral Union was held in St. Thomas* Church, Rhyl, and passed off most successfully. In early days- of the union, which was formed to promcta better twta in Church music and its superior rendering-, it was customary we belive to hold the annual festivals at the Cathedral, which is about the centre of the district, but latterly it was thought best to depart from that rule and bold the annual gatherings in various parts, of the district, so that its benefits might be seen and appreciated by those placed at a distance from the Cathedral city hence last year the festival was held at St. Mary's Church, Denbigh, and this year the late Archdeacon Morgan arranged for it to be held at Rhyl. We may here remark that great good has been effected by the union, particularly in country parishes, where the Church services have im- proved in the most marked manner. The Lord Bishop is the patron of the union, and deep interest is taken in it by the Very Rev the Dean of St. ASaph. The Rev W. Morton, prompted by his intense love of music and anxiety for the promotion of it in divine service, does excellent service as hon. sec., whilst the thanks of all are due to Mr F. C. Watkins, St. Asaph, the painstaking and able tutor and conductor of the choirs. Twenty parishes are comprised in the union, but those from St. Asaph and Dyserth were not able to be present, the latter being due probably to the great rejoicings taking place there that day. The following were the choirs taking part :-Abergele, 30; Towyn, 15; Cwm, 4; Denbigh (English), 18; Llanrhaiadr, 33; Rhuddlan, 26; Rhyl, 10; Cefn, 19; Ruthin, 32; Newmarket, 18; Llandyrnog, 25; Llanynys, 23; Llanasa, 14 Greenfield, 36; Holywell. 36 Ffynnongroyw, 17; Colwyn, 34, and Henllan, 19 making a total of 412. The first service was in English and commenced at 11.30 o'clock. The Church was thronged, it being estimated that about 1,400 persons were present besides the singers. Most of the clergy of the parishes mentioned were present in the congregation. Mr F. Wrigley pre- sided at the organ with his accustomed skill, and Mr F. C. Watkins most ably conducted the choirs. The pro- cessional hymn was Onward, Christian Soldier," (A. Sullivan), and was rendered in the most spirited and enjoyable manner. The service was, of course, full choral, the prayers being intoned by the Rev W. Morton, sec. of the union. The Venite was to music by 11 A. H. Stanley and went well. The psalms were chanted in the most excellent manner, they being the 144-5-6. The music to the 145th was by the Rev W. Morton, who must have been pleased by the way the united choirs took it up. The first lesson was read by the Dean of St. Asaph. The music of the Te Daum was by Dr. George M. Garrett, and was very fine indeed, the choirs having thoroughly mastered it. The second lesson was read by the Hev W. LI. Nicholas, curate in charge of Rhyl. The Jubilate was also by G. M. Garrat, mus. doc. The most delightful part of the service was the anthem, being" 0 praiso God in His Holiness," (T. T. Trimnel.) The music is very fine indeed, and the render- ing if not perfection, was of a very far higher order than is generally attained by a united cuoir of this descrip- tion. Excellent musical talent on the part of the singers, tact and skill on the part of the conductor, were apparent in the rendering of this piece. In several parts there are some rather trying leads, but they were taken up by the varioas sections with care, spirit, and accuracy. The rendering was a real treat, to the congregation. The hymn before the sermon was I- Jesu, lover of my soul," (Edwin Flood). Tile special preacher was the Venerable Archdeacon Ffoulkes, M.I., rector of Llandysil, Montgomeryshire, selecting as his text 2 Chronicles 29th chap. 35th verse, So the service of the house of the Lord was S3t in order." He preached a most excellent and appro- priate discourse, during which he remarked that the great increase in choral unions and festivals proved two things. First that their system of church worship was beginning to be better understood than it was in years gone by. Secondly that people of all classes were anxious to make the services of God's house as worthy of His acceptance as they could possibly do s). This was not very surprising, if they bore in mind the great revival there had been of late years in church restora- tion and church building, for it of course led to the question being asked, "Of what use is tho outward shell if the inward object was wanted, for the natural thought on entering a restored church would be, now that we have made the building something more worthy of the worstiip of God than it was formerly, what shall be the kind of service offered in it. For their guidance in this matter they could turn both to holy Scripture and the teaching of the universal Church of Christ. They could read in the books of Kings and Chronicles all that God had done to provide His Church with a complete system of choral services. Our blessed Lord, no doubt, sung the very psalms that had been chanted in that church. The choral services were derived from the practice of the Church of Christ from its earliest days. For instance the Psalter of David was the BJok of Psalm*. It was set forth in the rubric that the fSi!ms "should be sung or said;" but it was important to notice that "sung" was put first, so that they should sing them if possible, and not only sing them I but sing them well. In all the higher ac's of worship I singing pr.1ise to G Jd should form an important and essential feature. He considered that a musical or choral service was a higher offering to God than one plainly read. If they had walked into that chuich that day and merely read the service, no persons would have been to any trouble whatever about the rendering of the service. Man should give of his best to the service of the Lord, and not that which cost him nothing. How many weeks had been spent in preparation for that service what care, energy, self denial, and constaut attendance had been put forth to enable them to render to Goj a more glorious service that they could even hope to do in their own churches. He considered that choral services stimulated the soul, and did a great deal towards lifting up the heart to God, and rendering their prayers acceptable to Him. He gave numerous instances to show the striking part occupied by music in the early church, reminding them that the three Hebrew youths sung praises to od in the burning furnance. Paul and Silas "sing" the praises of God at midnight when in prison, and the result was that the doors flew open and the gaoler was converted. The multitude, when our Divine Lord entered Jerusalem, sang "Hosanna to the Son of David." He went on to remind his hearers of the beatiful thought that it nas in offeringpraise (and not in prayerj that they joijacd with the great company who praised bod day and night before the throoe of His < glory. The preacher then argued in favour of choral! service, becawse they attracted m:m to the House of God, and referred to the crowded congreg Ition that day. He then looked back upon the past history of the Church some one or two hundred years ago, and referred to the curious arguments rai ed then against eboral services, or indeed musical services, it being even asserted by some that our Lord's putting out of the minstrels when he raised Jairus' daughter was a proof that music should be discarded from his service.. They all knew, however, to what a low ebb religion was brought in such days as 11 y he indicated, but he thaaked God that those ideas were passing rapidly away, and they knew what a magic. effect had been produced on the country at large. Ad- dressing the members of the choirs present, the Arch- deacon said the clergy were greatly indebted to them for what they were doing in their various parishes towards promoting the worship of G-od. He knew that on that occasion their labours were labours cf love, but they should bear in mind that they were placed in the high position of being the leaders of the wctship of God, and that where much was given much would be required. He begged ef them to be careful of the great danger they were in of being led away by the power of music, and of forgetting in consequence the solemn words their lips uttered. He urged the duty of all the choristers being communicants and truly dedicating their gifts io the Lord's service, and concluded with an' earnest appeal to the large congregation present to devote their ofterings, to t/te support of the union, and thus- aid the work of a mora-acceptable service in the Hbuse-of too Lard. The Hymn after the sermon was "Praise my soul the King:of Heaven," from the hymnal companion to the Book; of Common Prayer, being Kensington New," J. Tilleard, The collection being made this very interesting and delightful service closed. About two o'clock, the members of the oirs. clergy, and ot Her supporters of the union sat down to a very excellent eold collation, served up in good style by Mr John Smith, of the Gent!emen's Dining Rooms, Welling- ton Road, Rhyl. The catering of* Mr bmitb gave general satisfaotion. The evening service was held in the samechurch,at six o'clbck, there being a very large congregation. The service was in Welsh, the same choirs taking part, under the coaductorsh pot Mr F. C Watkins, Mlr F. Wrigley again presiding at the organ. It commenced with the hymn, Aros, Iesu, yn y rhySel," from the St. Asaph tune boek, the music being fram Alaw Germanaidd." The FAalms were 147—9 and 150, the chaats being by West and T. A. Walmisley, mus. doc. The Magnificat was song to the music of Sir Fred. A.. G..Ousley, M.D., and th»-3Cunc Dimittis, by J. Baxnby. Th-y anthem was "Cloiforafyr Arglwydd (Roland Rogers, mus. doc.), from -%alin vii, 17, U Clodforaf yr Arglwydd yn ol ei gyfiawoder; a chanmolaf enw'r Arglwydd goruchaf. Ameai; the hymn before tie sermon, Wele cawsom y Messiah," Groswen," J..A. Lloyd the hymn after the sermon, Diolchwn oil i Dduw. The evening proaifeer was the Rev Canon Evans, DM., canon of Bangpr, and vicar of Carnarvon. A collection was madeolt behalf of the union. The services throughout were most successful, and, -mith the whoi& arangements, refioted great credit upon the promoters. We mav mention that books of tha service and music were pre- pwad, by Novello and Co, BHOSLLABERCHRISGOG. OPENING OF THE NEW IRON CHURCH. We have had the pleasing duty of raffording particulars the opening ceremony in connection with several iron, oharches which have hfen erected in this neighbourhood- by Mr S. Sothern, of Wrexham, aad we have now the pleasure of drawing our readers' attention to the very neat and commodious iron church, which has just bean completed by Mr Sothern, at RhG in connection with the Established Church of that district, through the instrumentality of Rev John Joaes (vicar), Mr Bitch (churchwarden), and the members of the committee formed for carrying out the object in view, vij;>the erection of an iron church to meet the wants of the English residenta, of the neighbourhood, the atone ahurch of the Rhos being claimed by the Welsh and, from what we saw ca Tuesday, we may judge that the efforts of those who have interested themselves in the movement have been crowned with suecess. The iron building erected, we ahould think, is. all that could be desired. The chareb,, aeusists of nave,, chancel, vestry, harmonium chamber, aad porch. The total length is 35 feet, and width 2& feet, independent of the vestry, porch, and harmonium chamber. The height from fhoor to ridge is 26 feet,, above which is raised a neat spire belfry, 16 feet in height. The oUlter covering of the building is of galvanised corrugated iron, and the. inner lining of matched boarding, whieh, with the open framed prin. cipaJrs. is stained in various shades, and then varnished,, thweby producing a well-finished interior, very pleasing to the eye. The building is well lighted by five windows 011 one side, and foar windows on the other side of naw, targe window in west end, and three smaller windows in the chancel end, this portion of the building being hexagon shaped. Seating accommodation has been pro- vided for 300 in the nave and for about forty in the chancel. The seats, together with the pulpit, reading desk, and chancel rail, were included in Mr Sothern's contract, and are all well finished aad substantial. One of the chancel windows has been beautified by some patent process, which we understand is the work of Mrs Jones, the worthy vicar's good lady, whom we have no doubt was instrumental in having the neat floral decora- tions affixed to the pulpit, reading desk, &c., which had such a pleasing effect. As a general rule a place of worship is indispensable to the religious management of any district. No amount of missionary work or local organisation will build up a number of families or indi- viduals: into a congregation unless they have a visible church to be the ceutre of their religious activity and interest. The difficulty of meeting this universal want is now lessened by the opportune discovery that iron can be substituted for stone in building churches, and can be treated so as to produce very pleasing architectural effects, at a cost of about one-fifth of the cost of stone. The use of iron churches, we believe, will rapidly extend throughout North Wales when their cheapness, comfort, and convenience become more generally known. Already Mr Sothern halt planted them in various parts of the principality for various denominations, and we under- stand they have invariably given satisfaction. The ven. archdeacon who preached the opening service in the Rhos church expressed himself as being well pleased with the building in every respect, and gave great credit alike to the builders and promoters. ine opening services took place on Tuesday, when a sermon was preached in the morning by the Rev. and Ven. Archdeacon Smart. The prayers were read by the Rev. J. Jones, vicar, the first lesson by the Rev. Mr Williams, and the second lesson by the Rav. Mr Rees. Special hymns had been provided, and were well rendered by a large choir, who had been trained by the oiganist, Mr Baker, schoolmaster. The service was full choral. The Rev. and Ven. Archdeacon Smart selected as the basis of a powerful disc;urs? the 5th chap. of the General Epistle of James, and the M'h verse Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins." The soul of man, the reverend gentleman said, was the noblest work of God." The woild was a jewel that had lost its splendour, its glory, its happiness, and had become dimmed. It was now a gloom, and this was through sin. Man transgressed against the command of his God, aud by that trangression brought upon himself a penalty, and brought upon all his posterity an heritage of rebellion, sin, and woe. And all this was a great warning, for when God gave man the offer of obedience He next showed him the penalty of disobedience. That penalty, death, had reigned trom that hour of trangression to the very present moment. By an offence sin entered the world, and death by sin, and not only natural death, by which we mean separa- tion of body and soul, the return of the body to the dust, and the return of the spirit to the Creator, who made it at first, but they understood aLo spiritual death, by which the powers of the soul were paralysed,—that death by which the soul was lost to its righteousness, to its feelings which it possessed when first He made it. It was through that sin that we saw so much misery now and so much sin. Bat God had not left us hope- less, for we had a hope of salvation through the blood on the Cross of our blessed Saviour. The Sinless had died for the sinful, and God's honour was satisfied. Thus they (the ministers of Christ) could cffer them salvation if they believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. Let them be alivo to the importance of the work that was before them, namely, to convert the sinner from the error of his ways. There were many earthly errors that could be borne without much loss, but that was not so in re- spect to heavenly things. We were accustomed to think that we were not so ignorant now as we once were. That might be so with respect to earthly things, but great ignorance, also, prevailed with regard to spiritual things, and if a man turned his fellow man from the error of hii way he covered a multitude of sins. The soul that was dead was not alive to sin. The work they had before them was to convert man from sin to holi- ness, turn him from dirkness to light. It was true conversation was the work of the Holy Spirit, but they had to find the means—the money. They could pray to God and offer up praises and thanksgivings. Ought they not to pray that God's blessing would rest largely upon that building and upon the work that should be carried on in it? They needed to invoke the Holy Spirit that many might be converted in that building from the error of their ways, and that they might be brought to the knowledge of the truth. If they turned a sinner they saved a soul and immortal spirit from eternal death. God having given His Son he did not dishonour his justice—He gave that Sin to die upon the cursed tree. They were to use the talents God had given them for the grand purpose of converting the soul, and these were the reasons why he asked them to give liberally on that occasion that they might aid in the work of -1 turning sinners from the error of their ways." Both before and after the service voluntaries were played, and the authem was rendered in a praiseworthy style. It was taken from the 84th Psalm and the 2nd and 4th verses.
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MOLD. NUPTIAL.-The London Gazette contains a notice that the Primitive Methodist Tabernacle, Moid, ha3 been duly regisfertd for the solemnizition of marriages. CHRISTY'S MI.IIST-I%ELS. -Gree a's m:nstrels visited the town on Monday, when they performed to a fair com- pany, at the Assembly Room of the Market Hall. CRICKET.—To-day (Saturday), one of the principal matches of the season is to take place at Pontblyddyn, between the club of tbat village and the adjoining town of Mold. The Royal Flint Militia band is to be in at- tendance. PAPER ON ALCOHOL.—On Friday week, Mr W. R. Egerton (National Schools) read an admirable paper on "Alcohol, to the members of the Pioneer Lodge of I.O.G T. It was much appreciated, and thanks were voted to him. GAS AND WATER CmIPAY-On Thursday last, this company held its half-yearly meeting of shareholders at the office of the company, in Wrexham-street, Mr Geo. Bellis, chairman of the directors, presiding. A dividend for the past half-year of 2 Is per cent. was declired, matkiag, with the previous dividend, õ1 per cent. fo; the year. CALVINISTIC METHODISTS.—On Tuesday las', the Calrinistic Methodists of New-street, were d sappointed by the non-appearance of a celebrated preacher (the Rev. Dav-id' James, Llaneurwg), who Wilj- announced by placard to preach that evening. We are informed that the rev. gentleman managed to reach Flint, but his brethren there would not let him travel further. SERIOUS CHARGE OF FRAUD AGAINST A COLLIERY MANiLC-EIL-At the Birmingham police- court on Satur- day morning, before Messrs. Holliday and G. B. Lloyd, James-Hutchinson Balmain, aged 29,1 cciiiery manager, was charged with defrauding the Cannaek and Wimble- burg Colliery Company of £ 1,070. The magistrates remanded the prisoner until Saturday, allowing bail in two sureties of X250 and the defendant himself in X500. BAND- OF Hom TREAT.—On Friday in last week, a treat was given to the Band of Hope children. Tea was provided for them in the Welsh Congregational school- room. Owing to- the wet weather the- children were unabter to have any out-door games, but- a meeting was held,, when an address was delivered by tie Rev. D. B. Hooke, and several pieces were sung by the children, the oat-door games being postponed until Tuesday last, when, the children met in a field at Penyffordd, where games were indulged in. TAE MOLD MOUNTAIN QUARRY COMPACTS (LIMITED), This, Company is in voluntary liquidation. A creditor of the Company, previously to such liquidation, com- menced an action, in the County GDurt of Mold, agaiast the Company. The Judge,. on the 17th instant, on the ap,-),IicLttiou of the Liquidator, granted an intermin injunction over Wednesday last, restraining the further prosecution of the creditor's action.—Mr Holt applied on Wednesday week, in the Chancery Division of the High Coart of Justice, for the motion of a per- petual injunction to stand over for four weeks, the inter- mini injunction being continued in the., meanwhile.—It appeared that notice of motion had net been served in suQcient time for the applicant to obtain a perpetual in- junction affidavit of service.—Mu Justioe Manisty granted the application. LICENSING SEmioNs.-These se £ s:oB»we?e held at the County Hall, on Monday, before J. Scott-Bankes and E. Thompson, Esqrs. The applications for renewals w.ere all granted"aud the following.,who figured in the black list," wene all cautioned-Sardh Williams, Miners Arms, keeping Gp3n after hours, Daeambar 3rd, 1877, 3ned 20s and costs; Patrick Geraghty, Mitford-street, permitting drunkenness, March hlJth, 1878, fined 40s, and costs and license endorssd Thomas A. Lambert). Star Ho'.el, silting after hours, May- 6th, 1878, fined 20a and costs; Evan Jones, Old Vaults* permittiug drunken, ness, June 3rd,, 1878, fined 2* 6d and costs 7s 6d.-Mary Millington, for assaulting Elizabeth Hughes, was fined 2s 6d and coats Anne Hemmin for assaulting Mary Blackshaw, was fined 103 and cotf s, or 14 days. Thos. Foulkes, plaster, Mold, drunk and disorderly, was Sned 5s and costa; Phillip Dykins, Zs 6J and costs; Sllen Hughes,,5» and costs; and Robert Dykins 7s 6d. and costs.
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