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Ill- "I'll'  MOLD. MOLI). i THE PARIS EXHIBITION. Coloilieildv, h;is been awarded a, second prize and. honorary mention for pigs exhibited in the live stock J }' L' I .1 section of the Paris Exhilntion. HOAD M^Kixii has already begun, and parts of I Maesydre and New-street are being covered with stones. To ordinary indixiduals it seems to be rather early to cover the trect with mdal, a lso that the i stones are not broken small enough, the result being i an uneven surface, whilst the layer does not incor-1 porate itself with the roads, hut forms itself into a. sort of cake on the surface which, in dry weather, will be easily di-lodgcd. THE WEI.SU UNIVERSITY COLIXGE.—At a meeting! (if tile constituents of the Aberystwith Univer.-ity College, held on Wednesday, the Kith instant, Mr A. .1. Brereton, of Mold, Andreas o Yon, was elected one of the governors in recognition of his kindness in re- I ference to the Brereton Scholarship. Theelection was a wen-merited compliment to a prominent and imblic-spirited Welshman, and we have 110 doubt that Mr Brereton's business qualifications and "hrewd common 1Ile will be of great \Idl1!lle to the insti-1 tutioll. [ I MODEHN* GEoIiRAPHY,I'IJè other day, in one of the Parish of Mold Elementary Schools, the master was instructing the boys of the second standard ill geography, and ill order to sbow them the theory of evaporation and its consequences, he asked, Where do the rivers go to answer. "To the sea." "Where do the seas go to?" answer, by only a few of the boys, To) the )ceaii, ;ir. Oil (le:tr iiit?, ttld wliere (lo the oceans go to ?" A long silence followed this ques- tion, until at last a little urchin cried out, The sailors turn it olf, sir." We need not say that the ,c,tteebi.iii was continued no further. THE LOCAL GUARDIANS met on Wednesday, Mr j K. P. Jones in the ehair, the other guardians being Messrs. J. l-orbett, Edward Jones, and William Grif- fitlis. The list wa-s unusually heavy, but very few •cases of interest cropped up. But, we ought to say that the Guardians expressed again their determina- i tion to stop the relief of all children who did not at- j tend school, one or two such cases coming before them. In one or two instances the case of paupers liaving children in good position but neglecting to maintain their parents were considered. In one the Telief was stopped on that account, that course being -preferable to bringing the parties before the magis- trates. If she again applies for relief the house test will be enforced, and the sons compelled to contribute j to her maintenance in the workhouse. THE Rour. SANITAUY COMMITTEE met immelliately after the meeting of guardians, Mr J. Astbury in the chair, the other members being the guardians. Air E. W. Jones attended, and read his usual report, in which he stated lie had visited a number of places in the district, and pointed out several nuisances requir- ing remedy. From Connah's Quay he had to report the outbreak of typhus fever, there being three cases— one near the Red Hall, and two near Wepre Hall Lodge. The only cause to which the outbreak could be attributed was an open gutter running from the Ship Inn to Wepre Lodge. Two months ago he had this drain thoroughly cleaned out, and many tons of I solid matter removed, but it now looked as filthy as ever, and it was utterly impossible to remedy it until a thorough and effectual system of drainage is pro- vided.—The Committee could not see what further could be done at Connah's Quay, pending the drainage of the place, which was objected to by the Town Council of Chester. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY. lief ore J. Scott, liankes, A. F. Jones, Col. Cooke, H. J. Potts, and E. Thompson, Esqrs. Assault*. — Elizabeth Rowlands alias Conlan was charged with assaulting Catherine Cummings, and was fined 10s and costs, or seven days in default.— Moses Price, Lane End, Buckley, was charged by Wm. Campbell, shopkeeper, for whom Mr Cart- wright appeared, for assaulting him.—Mr Cartwright said that the defendant came up to Mr Campbell and said that Astbury, one of his tenants, had gone to America, and if he (complainant) did not put in a distress on Monday morning he would get nothing. A man named Edwards then came up, against whom defendant ran, hitting him, and then went away. The defendant then picked up the end of a brick, which he threw at complainant, who put up his hand. The brick end hit the end of his finger, hurting it seriously, it then glanced on his breast, hurting him. Air Cartwright called Campbell, Mr Walmsby, and Edward Edwards, who corroborated the opening statement.—The defendant said he was the injured party. He admitted picking up the brick to hit: Edwards, but he never intended hitting Campbell.— j The defendant was fined 40s and 12s (iLl josts, or 21 days in default. Drunkenness.—Thomas Hewitt, drunk at Buckley, j fined 7s fid costs or seven days.—Thomas C'hallinor, drunk and riotous at Lees wood, 10s and costs, or seven days.—George Lee, 7s Gd and costs. Game Cases.— Robert Rogers and Thomas Jones, both of Alold, were charged by Air Robert Jones, of Sarngaled, with being, in company with Robert Powell, Sunday ferreting. Complainant went up to them, and they asked him to forgive them, but he refused, especially as it was Sunday. Two previous convictions were proved against Jones, and Air D.C.C. Adams said Rogers was one of a gang of poachers. Jones was fined 40s and costs, or twenty-one days im- prisonment, and Rogers 20s or fourteen days,- \Vm. Griffiths, John Roberts, and Jonathan Williams, for whom Mr H. G. Roberts appeared, were charged by Thomas Rushforth, gamekeeper to Colonel Cooke, for whom Mr Roper appeared, with trespassing in search of game on fields in the occupation of the representa- tives of the late John Williams. The complainant said he saw the defendants there, and asked what they wanted. They answered that they were looking after what they could find, and that a Mr Edward Lloyd had gi ven them permission. He searched them, and on the person of William Griffiths he found a warm: partridge. The defence was that the defendants were on the land, not of the representatives of John Wil- liams, but of William Jannion Jones, whose tenant1 was Air Edward Lloyd, and the shooting on which had not been reserved, and the right of shooting, therefore, lay in the tenant. The question then was as to whose land the defendants were on, and Air John Lloyd, Ty'nycaeau, wascalled, and sairl defendants were on Williams' land, and Air Lloyd, the tenant, had told 1 him he had not given the defendants permission to shoot when they were found.—Air Edward Lloyd, tenant, was then called, and said the agreement under which he held the Williams' land was a verbal one. He had gi ven them permission to go on the Jones' land, but told them to keep off the Williams' land, and he shewed them the boundaries.—On behalf of the defendants, it was urged that they one and all believed they were on Mr Janion Jones' land. The Chairman said the Bench did not think the offence a serious one, but when they were told by the keeper they should have gone off the land. They would be filled Is each and costs.—Colonel Cooke did not act in this case. School Board Cn-<s.—The following fines and orders were made—Henry Budgett, neglecting to send his children to school, os Henry Reeves, Buckley, order made Thomas Antrobus, Buckley, order made Evan Ellis, Pentre, order made John Parry, Gwerny- inynydd, order. Weight* and Measures. Alargaret .Jones, shop- keeper, Coed Talon, was charged by Mr D.C.C. ■ Adams, with having a pair of scales half an oncel against the purchaser, and another scale two drachms against the purchaser. He believed it was a case of inattention. Ordered to pay 3s cost, -I.,try Bellis, Alill-Lane, Buckley, having a pair of flour scales three quarters of an ounce against the purchaser. He im-1 ported no intentional fault. Ordered to pay 3s costs. BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. AUXILIARY BIBLE SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the Bryinbo and Broughton Auxiliary of the. British and Foreigh Bible Society was held on Alon- day, in the Brake Wesleyan Chapel, AIoss, under the j presidency of Air C. E. Darby. The meeting havin commenced by singing and prayer, the President, in the course of a most earnest address, stated that it afforded him considerable pleasure to meet them on the consideration of such an important society, which had made much progress during the year, and had re- ceived a large amount of support in the country during the past year, notwithstanding the depression in trade, a fact in which all Christians should feel intere.ste(I.-Tlie Secretary (Air M. D. Jones) then read the annual report and statement, with the officers and committee for the ensuing year, to be adopted by the meeting. From the statement it appears that the income for the past year had been £4!J, and that £-14 had been remitted to the parent, society, making a total of £ 1,501 10s 8d remitted to the parent society since the inauguration of the auxiliary. The depository's statement showed that during the year 47 Bibles, 141 Testaments, and 20 portions had been sold, and that the total number sold by the auxiliary amounted to 2373 Bibles, 4130 Testaments, and 76 portions.—The Rev. John Roberts, Bryn Zion, moved the adoption of the report and the election of the officers and committee for the ensuing year, which was seconded by the Rev. Josiah Jones, Machynlleth, the deputation from the Parent Society, who gave a most interesting account of the operations of the so- ciety.—The Rev. J. Smallwood, Cymmau, moved a vote of thanks to the officers and committee, which Mr Ault seconded.—The Hev. Josiah Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman and to the Trustees of the chapel, which was seconded by the Rev. W. Williams, Moriah Chapel.—A collection was made in aid of the funds, which amounted to kl 18q, and the meeting was closed with the Benediction. 1 HEft £ N'TATIO.N TO MR TlIOMAS MORGAN".—On rriuay week, an interesting ceremony took place in the -National School, in the presentation of an illuini-1 nated address and a purse of gold to Air Thomas [ Morgan, chief accountant and cashier to the Bryiiibo Company, which company lie has been connected with for upwards of 31 year. As soon as it became known that Mr Morgan was leaving the neighbourhood, aj strong desire wa.- manifested to present him with some token of the reslc-et and esteem in which he was, held by a wide circle of friends, Air Morgan having by his fidelity and genial manners endeared himself to all with whom he has been brought into contact, a committee was formed of which Dr. Pryse was chair- man, and Air W. Hanson secretary. Owing to the illness and death c f the latter, the duties of secretary subsequently devolved upon Air Giles. The appeal of the committee was liberally responded to, and soon a handsome sum was subscribed, the Bryinbo Company subscribing and it was decided to pre- tent Air Morgan with a purse of gold and an illuini- ni'.ted address, handsomely framed and beautifully ill* ruinated and engrossed by Air Ault. The Rev.W. j JotMa, vicar of Brymbo, presided at the presentation, and -Iai(i he had been intimately acquainted with Air Morgan for upward s of and had been on most fr;endly terms with him. He was glad to find that the people of the district had appreciated the valuable services of Mr Alorgan. The Chairman then called upon Dr. O. T. Kwuis to make the pre- sentation, ii,lif) in doing so said they had met uitdcr two diametrically-opposed feelings, which he would explain by tin- words sadness and gladness. First there had been a deep gloom, which from the com- mencement OIK- and all had felt, and were it possible for him to have been spared, he would have been the one who would have taken the most active part—he alluded to the (leitli of Air Hanson. Secondly, they had met to bid farewell to one who had been so long connected with the neighbourhood and district, extending over 34 years, and when they thought that the tie was about to he severed—he did. not mean the tie of friendship, Villi the ties of active work—this must to Mr Mohan's feelings he a greater pang than he could fully express. But, oil the other hand, it must be pleasing to Mr Morgan to see that the gernig and seed he sowed had now reached a harvest, and the principles inculcated by such a long residence had not been overlooked or gone unre- warded, and when Air Alorgan left Brymbo he would still renin.in in the hearts of his friends. He would also say a few words of respect for one who to Mr Alorgaii during the anxieties and troubles of life had been his right hand, and he had no doubt been both a comforter and a willing partner. He alluded to Mrs Morgan, and lie wished them, on behalf of all, in their new sphere of action, long life and prosperity. He then presented the purse (containing 131 sovs.) and the address, which was most happily worded. —Mr Alorgan said that he could not find words adequately to express the kindness he had ex- perienced from them, and the magnanimity they had shown him by coupling with the a purse of gold. His feelings were so overcome that he could not find utterance, but begged most sincerely to tha.nk the friends he had made in the Principality for the kind present they had made him.—A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings. COEDPOETH AND MINER A. Anwy CHAPEL. The reconstruction of the in- ternal arrangements nfthi" chapel is nearly completed, and the outside work has just been Hnished except the roofing ant1 plastering. The work of rennovation will cost over £ 1,01)0. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETT.On Wednesday evening week, the usual quartedy meeting- of the members of the above society was held at the society's premises, Oobden Place, Coedpoeth. The chair was occupied by Air. Gibbons, the president of the society. The re- port of the committee for the quarter showed that goods to the value of £ 359 IGs lid had been sold, realising a profit of £ 1312s 4d. It was decided that the same be appropriated, £2 3s 4d interest on capital, and the remainder a dividend on members' purchases, at the rate of one shilling and one penny in the k. The following members were elected on the committee for the ensuing six months Messrs. John Evans, Talwrn Thomas Williams, Talwrn Rotd Robert Jones, Nant; and John Evans, leadwaslier. Mr T. E. Hughes was also elected to fill up a vacancy. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Air. Gibbons for his valuable services as chairman of the meeting and also as president during the quarter, and strong hopes were expressed that he would continue his highly appreciated services in the future. ADWY AND AIINERA AUXILIARY OF THE BIBLE SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of this branch of the parent society was held on Wednesday evening at the Wesleyan Chapel, under the presidency of Mr G. Osborne Morgan, Q.C., M.P. The meeting was com- menced by reading and prayer, then the chairman called upon Mr Joseph Wilcoxon, the local secretary, to read the account for the year. The report showed that the collections and sale of books during the ye:Lr amounted to £38 Gs 7id, which showed a decrease of several pounds to what the amount used to be in previous years. We must, however, congratulate the collectors for their zeal in doing so well, when we cons ider the great depression of trade that has reigned in the neighbour- hood during the year. After the report the honorable chairman delivered a lengthy address upon the work of the society in our own count y, and in Italy, Spain, and other foreign countries. He said that he himself had visited these countries and could testify to the influence of the Society there. The chairman after- wards called upon the Rev. J. Jones, Machynlleth, the deputation, to address the meeting and he gave a brief and interesting account of the present position of the society and work done during the year. Ad- dresses were also delivered in support of the society by the Revs. J. Hughes, J. Pickering, R. Roberts, Wern, H. Hughes, Adwy, and Air Lester. A hearty vote of thanks was given to the chairman for presiding and also to the Rev. J. Jones, the deputation. CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. THE HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The offertory last week at Rhosymedre Church harvest thanksgiving service, in aid of the Church Alissionary Society, amounted to R5 4s 3d. TEA AIEETING AND LECTURE.—The English Inde- pendents held their annual public tea party in Hill-street Chapel on Alonday. After tea, the Rev. W. G. Pascoe delivered a lecture on the subject of Oliver Cromwell." Mr Joseph Darlington presided and the attendance was good.-On Tuesday, the scholars fully enjoyed their usual treat of tea, and an interesting meeting was held in the evening, at which recitations, dialogues, &c., were given. DAYS OF INTERCESSION FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS.— Sunday was devoted at Rhosymedre Church, as else- where, to special prayer in behalf of Sunday Schools. There was a special administration of the Holy Com- munion for Sunday School teachers at half-past eight a.m., and the day's sermons were pleadings for assis- tance in furthering the work of Sunday Schools. DENBIGH. A RHn DRUNKARD.— John Morris, blacksmith, Rhyl, was brought before the Mayor on Wednesday for being drunk in High-street, and was fined 2s 6d and costs. THE BULL LANE DRAIN.—QUICK WORK.—On Fri- day morning, the contractor, Mr David Jones, Rhyl, began to lay the Bull Lane drain, and had finished it from the top down to the Bull yard on Saturday night. The work was let fortll 10. other offers ran as high as £ 37. THE READING Rooif.-Tlietlterations in the re- creation rooms are proceeding satisfactorily and will shortly be ready. On Alonday evening there was a meet- ing of the general committee to consider the propriety of erecting baths on the piece of vacant ground. It was agreed to erect three private and warm water baths first as an experiment. FORTHCOMING EXTERTAIX)rEXT.- \V e are glad to see that Air Powell Thomas the well-known popular lecturer, musician, and elocutionist, has been engaged to give a Welsh and English musical and poetical en- tertainment, on Friday, November 15th, Mr Thomas Gee, the Alayor, will preside, and the proceeds are to go to the Denbigh Baptist cause. STEALING CHEESE.—On Monday. Miriam Hughes I and Robert Ryles, were brought up in custody befoie the Mayor, and Air R. Lloyd Williams charged with stealing from the Druid Inn, a muffler and a piece of cheese the property of Mr David Parry, of Nantglyn. On Saturday, Parry was in Denbigh, and left the muffler and cheese in the parlour of the Druid while he went to see for his horse. While he was away, the prisoners came in, and abstracted thein.-Seti- tenced to one week's imprisonment each. 1. O. G. T. On Tuesday afternoon the annual meeting of the Flintshire (with Denbigh town) Dis- trict Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Temp- lars was held in the Schoolroom, Vale-street. Rev. D. B. Hooke, of Alold, D.C.T, presided, and there was a very good attendance front the local lodge, and Flint, Mold, and Rhyl. One brother from Crewe was received by clearance card, and three received the degree of charity. The resuscitation of the lodge at Rhyl was agreed upon, and work for the winter cut out. The officers elected were Bros. Rev. D. B. Hooke, D.C.T. Rev. David Jones (Calvinistic Methodist), Denbigh, D.C. Rev. W. H. Bishop (Baptist), Rhyl, Deputy Chaplain G. A. Adams, Mold, D.S., and E. T. Jones, Denbigh, D. Treasu- rer T. Aloyes, Denbigh, D.V.T. These formed the executive, who are empowered to select a D.S.J.T, Bro. T. Miller having declined office this year. The other offices were suitably filled up, Bro. J. Alasters being D.P.C.T. The next district lodge is to be beld at Flint. Bros. J. James, Crewe, Joseph Malins, Lodge 20, and Henry Parry, P.G.L Rep, and Wil- liam Parry, D.G.W.C.T, both of the Caledfryn Lodge, were introduced with honors and invested to seats in the lodge, and Bros. W. H. Bishop and W. Reynolds (Commissioner), llhyl, were received as Ancient Good Templars. At the close of the busi- ness meeting, the whole of those present, upwards of 30, sat down to a capital tea, with etceteras, provided by the Victoria Lodge. Airs Hughes, of the Caled- fryn Lodge, Mrs Roberts, Aliss Margaret Jones, and Miss Hayton, presided at the tables, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. Owing to the engage- ments of Rev. D. B. Hooke no public meeting was held, but both himself and Mr Bishop have promised an address at an early period. BOROUGH POLICE COURT. FRIDAY WEEK.— Before the Mayor (Alderman Thomas Gee), and Thomas Evans, Esq. Chariic of Stealing Lead.— Evan Morris, a young man who had been working for Mr William Simon, plumber, &c., was charged with stealing 231b of lead from his employer. Mr Davies, solicitor, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr R. H. Roberts for the de- fence. Mr W. S imon said that on Wednesday he was in his shop and saw the prisoner there cutting some glass. Gave him some orders and then went out. In a few minutes witness was in Crown-square, and saw prisoner come across with a bass on his back. Went to him and asked where lie was going. He replied that he was going for a pliers, and was going to do a job at Air Isaac Williams. He took the bass off him. It contained two pieces of lead rolled up, which weighed 231b.-Alr R. H. Roberts cross-examined Mr Simon at great length, the effect of which was that though lie fully believed that the lead he had taken from the prisoner was his, yet lie could not positively swear to it. He had some 7cwt or 8cwt of it, and this he believed had been cut from some of that.—P.S. Lewis and P.C. Wynne having given evidence, the Bench agreed that though there were suspicious cir- cumstances about it, yet the case had not been made out, and must be dismissed. Mr Simon's evidence was very creditable to him, and the Mayor hoped it would act as a warning to all young people to be care- ful of their employers' goods, and have a good title to anything they may become possessed of. School Board Cases.—Richard Budgeon, g:isworks, David Lloyd, John Hughes, Graig-terrace, G. W. Roberts, T. Jones, Henllan-street, W. Hughes, Rose- mary-lane, John Jones, Vale-street, Fred. Robinson, Wm. Williams, Beacon's-hill, Wm. Jones, Beacon's- hill, and Ann Jones, Henllan-street, were all sum- moned for not sending their children to school. Out of 2426 possible attendances in the aggregate these 13 children had only made 714. One of the cases had been there before, and Mr Roberts pressed for the full penalties, otherwise the people laughed at them. Orders to attend school were made in each case, and some of them apprised of further proceedings. The Drink List. Jane Hughes, Graig-terrace, drunk and disorderly, fined 2s (ill and 7s costs John Hughes, son of the above, similar offence, sent to gaol for 14 days William Jones, Llangan, made his 38th appearance for being drunk and disorderly, fined 10s and 7s costs or 14 days William Hughes, drunk and disorderly on two different occasions, and was fined 2 od and ,III(I lf). fid costs, or 7 and 14 days respec- tively Edward Davies, Beacon's-hill for drunken- ness, fined -is and its costs or 14 days. COUKTY COURT, TIES DAY, — Before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., judge. Mr H,(tlics Bankmpte;His Honor gave judg- ment in the case of Rev. William Hughes, a bank- rupt, unose case was heard at Carnarvon, and re- ported incur issue of the 12th.-His Honor said he had quite made up his miad as to the validity of the bill of sale (A Messrs .Jone and Son, Denbigh coal 0' &c., meichants, for £300, and he should pronounce for it, bnt he had feot his notes with him.—Air Weston thanked his Hou(;r and asked him to send a note to the Registrar of tlk' Court, which hif; Honor promised to do. Mr H. Roberts, who appeared for the Trustees under the bankruptcy, accepted the decision and undertook t:. pay out the bill, only asking that it should not be pressed till the assets were realised which was now being done this Air Weston agreed to and the parties left the court. The £ 300 being now secured to Messrs Jones and Son. Interpleader.^Pierce v. Danls.—Air Mason, Ches- ter, appeared to support the claims of Mrs Danks to the furniture in the house she with her husband lived in at Bodfari, which had been distrained upon for debt; he appeared on behalf of Mr Ed. J ones, Nes- ton, executor under the will of the late Mr Robinson, Albion Hotel, Chester. Mr Louis, of Ruthin, who was on the other side, took a particular objection, which however was afterwards waived, that the bill of particulars had not been sent in in time, it should have been seven clear days and it was only four. 1 rom Mr Mason's opening it appeared that Air Robinson executed a will on the 5th of May, 1K71, and a codicil on 19th May, 1870, and he died on the 22nd of that month. In the will he left his daughter Alargaret .£700, and she having married in September, 187o, he made the codicil to secure the 9700 for her sole use and benefit independent of her husband. This JB700 was in August. 1876, charged with a sum of £ 450 for furniture which was had from one Cohen, of London, and put in a house at Bodfari. Mrs Danks (who is the wife of Samuel Hooper Danks), was put into the box, and testified to these facts. Mr Louis, in his cross-examination, elicited that what the defendant was distrained for was for groceries sup- plied by Mr W. Clwyd Pierce, and that there were some things in the house which were not supplied by Cohen, but were purchased from tradespeople in Denbigh.—The Tudge agreed with Mr Lewis that the charge and settlement which had been executed after her marriage were a legal fraud, and he would adjourn the case to look carefully into the authorities. However the bailiff, Joseph Roberts, was called, and he proved that there was a gun or guns in the house, and in the kitchen there was every- thing suitable for a gentleman's kitchen there were also two dogs, though there was no horse, or hay, or corn a carriage had lately been sold. There was a handsome billiard table, but that was in the settled list. There was also a bill due for ironmongery, but it was found to be principally for powder and shot indeed Mr Samuel Hooper Danks was out shooting, while his wife was contending with the bailiffs in the house, but the bailiffs could not tell what he shot. The judge said that no doubt there was enough goods to satisfy Mr Pierce's claim, without touching the settled goods, and he would give judgment for him the claimant (Danks) to pay costs. COUNTY POLICE COURT, WEDNESDAY.—Before W. D. W. Griffith. Esq., P. H. Chambres, Esq,, and Meilr Owen, Esq. Road out of Repair.—Vim. Evans, Hafod, Llan. efydd was summoned by Mr P. Wynne Yorke for keeping a part of the road in very bad repair.—Air Evans, the highway surveyor, said he was doing what he could, and Mr Yorke had contributed to the con- dition of the road by hauling his timber, and Mr Chambres, at Pandy, by letting the water on to it at the brook.—Air Chambres said he would meet the surveyors there.—The case was adjourned for six weeks, in which time Mr Evans said he thought he could finish the work. Non-maintenance. Aleshach Evans, journeyman butcher, was summoned to assist in supporting his mother who receives 68 per week from the union-Mr Grimesley, the clerk, and Mr Edward Jones, relieving oiffcer, proved the case.—Order made for Is per week, and costs.—Isaac Thomas, wheelwright, was also summoned for not maintaining his mother, who receives 2s per week. He said he did keep her and also kept a little orphan nephew. There was no order made in this case the Bench thinking that the 2s per week was not much assistance in the case, if the man kept his mother for it and kept a little boy off the parish.—Robert Jones, Abergele, who appeared by his wife was also asked for Is a week, but the man had been out of work for ten weeks.—Order for Is a week, but the costs which were 18" 6d, were not a1l0we(1. —Robert Williams, Llansannan, was similarly sum- moned. He did not appear, but his mother, the pauper, did. He had refused to pay the arrears, 3!)., and an order for its payment was made its execution to be suspended for a fortnight within which time the order must be obeyed. SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL IIEETING. WED. NESDAY.—Present: The Alayor (Alderman Thomas Gee); Ex-mayor (Alderman T. J. Williams); Coun- cillors E. Thomas, J. Davies, R. H. Roberts, Dr, G. W. Roberts, J. Armor, W. Alorris, R. Parry, W. Hughes, John Lloyd, J. S. Jones,,and E. W. Gee. The Election.—The Alayor congratulated the four gentlemen who had that day been nominated for another three years, and that they would this year ride over without a contest. The Surre//or Discharged.—At the request of the Mayor the Town Clerk stated what steps had been taken in respect to the resolutions of the last council meeting. He had written to Mr J. C. Wynne Ed- wards, Mr Clough's solicitor, in reference to his last letter, and communicating the resolution of the Council, and had received the following reply :— [COPY: ] Denbigh, October 21st, lq78. Denbigh Drainage, Snrithfteld Works, C-c. DEAR SIR,—I regret lilY last letter was deemed it was intended to he very distinct and to follow the plain provisions of the contract of the 4th of May, 1877. In accordance with this, Mr Clmigh is quite prepared to carrv on all works in the manner customary and pro- per for surveyor in such cases," but he declines to appoint a clerk of the works at his own expense, as forming no part of his engagement. The whole question turns upon the right construction of the contract, as to which I have so strong an opinion that, without prejudice, I am prepared to advise Mr Clough to accept the decision of either Mr Watkin Williams or Mr Horatio Lloyd by way of arbitration, and to avoid litigation and expense. As to the second resolution of the Council, it is obviously impossible for Mr Clough to send in his account at present, as his future course and the amount of compensation he may be obliged to seek will depend on the future attitude of the Council towards him.—Yours truly, J. C. W. EDWARDS. The Worshipful the Mayor of Denbigh. On the reading of the letter, the Mayor said it was now clear that Mr Clough declined to appoint a clerk of the works, and there was no intimation in that letter that he intended to oversee the works, and they were still in the dark as to Mr Clough's future inten- tions. and Mr J. C. W. Edwards still advised him not to do as they wish. Their position, therefore, was, that Mr Clough still declines to appoint a clerk of the works, and he gives no intimation that he will superintend the works as if there was one, and as to Mr Edwards' proposition to refer the question in dis- pute to Mr Lloyd or Air W. Williams, the question was, were the Council prepared to do so ? No doubt both gentlemen or either would act fairly, but what- ever those gentlemen might say about the agreement, Mr Clough placed himself in this position: he is to do the work for five per cent., and if he expected the Council to appoint a clerk of the works, how was it that until Mr Jeffreys' tender was accepted Mr Clough never said a word about it. He ought to have made the Council acquainted with that expectation, so that they may have taken it into account in appointing his percentage, and then lie (the mayor) would have proposed that the work should not have been given to Air Clough unless he would superintend (hear, hear.) There was a difficulty about the ques- tion of getting out the quantities, which was allowed to pass, and now that difficulty had arisen; and lie felt that their duty to the ratepayers compelled them as a Council to put an end to Mr Clough's connection with the Council as regards these works—the drainage and the smithfield, and proceed to advertise for and appoint a clerk of the works, and then, as his time became less occupied, they could appoint him borough surveyor, and perhaps collector of rates, and thus, by amalgamating duties, save money. First, he thought it was their duty to give Mr Clough a month's notice that his connection with that Council should cease. They might, too, look at the roads and other matters, possibly they may be better served; let them secure the services of a good man and then have all the work done well. He (the Mayor) was sorry to make those remarks, but as he viewed the question, Mr Clough had placed them in a position from which that was the only way of escape.—Air R. H. Roberts quite agreed with the Mayor in the remarks he had just made, and even if the agreement did not fully bear out the construction put upon it, the resolution was most emphatic. He (Mr Huberts) had been informed that it was usual to appoint a clerk of works in which the surveyor was engaged, but he thought the agreement did fully bind Mr Clough.—The Mayor read the clause Without any extras whatever."—Air R. H. Roberts had himself inserted those words to prevent a recurrence of his experience at the school board, where a charge was made for taking out quantities and then a charge for the paper on which they were copied !-The Mayor: It should always be remembered that when the resolution was passed, Mr Clough had already super- intended the High-street drain without saying a word about a clerk of the works, and he (the Mayor) thought he should do the same for this work at 5 per cent.— Air Roberts But he was glad to get that five per cent, then, as he was not entitled to anything. He did that as stir veyor. -Af tei-,t pause Mr J. Davies rose and said they all understood that the 5 per cent. was to cover all, and he for one considered it his duty to move that they at once did away with Mr Clough, and he moved that Mr dough's connection with the borough as to the drainage and the Smithfield and as borough surveyor should at once ceage,Mr Y. S. Jones said he agreed entirely with the Mayor, and he thought at the time that 5 per cent. was too much. But he should like to know if they were not bound by the agreement ?—The Mayor: Mr Clough's solicitor took a different view of the act to what the Council did.—The Town Clerk said he put the same construc- tion upon it as the Council di(I.-Afr Lloyd suggested that the Board of Works might object to pay them the loan without the certificate of a Surveyor.—The Mayor said he thought there would be no difficulty about that.-Further conversation ensued especially about the custody of the plans and other property of the Corporation, and it was thought that Mr Clough being a gentleman would not put any difficulties in the way of their proceeding with the work, and Mr R. II. Roberts ultimately seconded Air Davies' reso- lution, Mr J. S. Jones having seconded it with a proviso.—Air Morris, rising, said that he thought the action of the Council was hard towards Mr Clough, who had done nothing wrong as their borough surveyor. He moved that he only be discharged from the two works named, and that the question in dispute be re- ferred to Mr Watkin Williams or Mr Horatio Lloyd. --Mr Armor seconded the amendment, which, on being put, had only the mover and seconder for it. Air Lloyd did not vote, and there were ten hands held up for Mr Davies' motion.—Air Lloyd then proposed another amendment, leaving out the reference clause. This Air Aloriss seconded, and Messrs Morris, Armor, and Lloyd voted for it, there being ten against as he fore.—The motion that Mr Clough's connection with the Council as surveyor, &c\, was therefore carried by ten to three. Appointment of a Successor.—After some conversa- tion of no real interest, it was agreed to advertise for a Clerk of the Works and a Borough Surveyor at a present salary of ft)0 per annum, and the Council broke up, after a three hours' sitting. HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. THE SOCIAL CLUB.—Our correspondent writes :— We are sorry to have to record the collapse of the Social Club, Caergwrle. It is a shame that the wealthier portion of the population did not patronise and support ijuch a nohle object as the improvement of the working class. The promoters deserve all praise for their perseverance in carrying it on for nearly twelve months. Why was it not supported ? Was it on too small a scale for some of the large-minded clws' If so, let us work and rescue that magnificent build- ing, which ought to belong to the working men, and now standing like a spectre, pointing, as it were,ttlie, finger of scorn and derision on the whole village and its lilitles8 inhabitants. THE ROBERTS' FAMILY.—Under this heading an en- tertainment was held in the National Schoolroom, Bridge End, on Alonday, which was fairly attended, although the weather was unfavorable. The Roberts' family ktyle themselves "The Original Cambrian Minstrels," and consist of Mr Roberts (Alaw Elwy), the celebrated Welsh harpist, with his daughter and seven sons, viz., Miss Anne Roberts, the Welsh ballad girl, Air John Roberts, jun., principal solo harpist and vocalist, Messrs Reuben and James Roberts, twin brothers, double bass and flageolet, Mr Albert Roberts, solo harpist and second violinist, Ernest and Charley Roberts, twin brothers, harp and tambourine, Willie Roberts, kitten harpist. The performance was well worth a visit. PETTY SESSIONS. THURSDAY. —Before M. Frost and A. F. Jones, Esqrs. Transfer of Lireii-se.-Thitt of the Crown, Peny- mynydd, from Mrs Shone to Thomas Jones. LiYe at Petkiiijigiiyd(I.-Joliii Davies, who has ap- peared before in the Police Court, was charged by Josiah Davies, who has also appeared as complainant against the same defendant, and had him bound over to keep the peace on more than one occasion. On this occasion, Josiah Davies said that on the 28th of September the defendant came and attempted to pre- vent him bringing his corn out of the field, digging a trench across the entrance to the field, so that he could not bring his corn out. However, he did, but defendant afterwards threatened to burn his straw, and in consequence he had to build his stack in another yard. It appears that formerly the defendant occupied the property now in the occupation of the complainant, and a good deal of jealousy ensued. The defendant then put a lot of questions to the complainant, among others whether he had not been fighting a raintub a little while previously thinking it was the defendant. He also asked who heard him threaten to burn his stack, but the complainant coiil(l iiotgay. He also said that lie was the proprietor of the corn in question and not the complainant. To this the landlord, Mr Brook- field, replied that the property was that of the com- plainant, who was very much annoyed by the de- fendant.-P.C. Parry said that the defendant on the day in question roused the %tli,)Ienei,Iil)oiirlioo(I.-Tlie Magistrates bound the defendant over to keep the peace for six months, himself in R20, and two others in £10 each.—The defendant said he would go to gaol, and sat down. Immediately afterwards he rose and asked whether he would be allowed to take a summons out against the complain- ant for perjury. He stated that the complainant had sworn that defendant took or tore some papers down on the 14th, whereas it was on the 12th that it was dona,-The justices' clerk, Mr Kelly, said the magis- trates could not grant a warrant on such grounds. Stealing Firewood.—John Hibbert, of Penvmynydd, was charged by Mr Josiah Davies with stealing a few sticks, his property, on the morning of the 11th Sep- tember last. The case was proved by P.C. Evan Parry, and defendant admitted it. The complainant was strongly advised not to press the case, but he per- sisted, and the defendant was sent to gaol for three days.

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