Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

DISTRICT NEVS. ,r_r.r_ ELLESMERE. PETTY SESSIONS. t On Monday last.-Befort- Sir John kynaston, nail., anil Captain Cockayne Cast. DauxKKNSKss.-Wiilia.a Dowen, Welshampton was ?u?-ht up and cha?e.1 bv 1).C. Corrie with bem? drunk Scocks-.?. on the 7th in.?. H. till;o  use ? b?d l.??n?G. He admitted the oe-eucc a?d was r,f b?Ld HL! lfllil'. tt?? -Li tIlC 'in( W" Trih »oM.nna^« BBa. uvkd voot f Sa tamvardino-in-tlie-Wood, was ?.so ?"?..??;? ?C?.L.huH. Hc?ckn?v- eliiira1.! v.iin ncing  ?? -? 7s. • L:I,? o)tfei)c, aiiiii(,(! ,in(I 7s. of -,Y;is brk)tig it np (. jl|f,,nai* ,t =?n <-f P. B. ByoU? dmrge? with t eing drank H? a tM?t?cd he had a drop too much, which he said had been given him. He was mulct ia the sum of and lis. costs wincli helped not a little to eiiiiven the aroccedings, LOCAL BOARD. I Monday Jan. 11 .—Present: Captain Jebb (cnaivman; 1 3)r. Moorhonse. Mr. E D. H.? Dr Wiutdel?, Mr. S. I I?.. ?r. C. Cookc. Mr. R. O. ?,'S''? Mr. Cole- muL- ?Ir PoveY, Mr. W. Lowc; Mr. H. Ibudlcs, I dorlc. The first business brought on was the election of gurvevor. Mr" Cooke moved that Cooley, be elected as ibcir V.urveyor. He believed that he was a man who possftsi'ed the confidence of the Board, and also of the public generally and he felt sure that lie would discharge his duties satisfactorily if he was eke ted. Air. E. D. Lloyd seconded Mi-. Cooke's nomination, No other person being put in nomination, Mr. Cooke's motion was put to the meeting, and carried unanim- &-oslv. Afterwards, in the course of the meeting, Air. Cooley, tame into the room, when The Chairman, addressing him, said it was his Juty to inform him that he had been elected oy the Board as their surveyor jiot b.v a nanvw maj ority, but by every member present, which showed tho very great confidence which the Board had in him and they toit f i4 l eiiee iv i i !c were (!11Ï.te sure he would do his tlnty. He begged tep afitt his'. eoji,ti-,ttiilafioils to those of .the other mem- Jbcrs.. Mr. Coalov said that he should perforin fl. "l", the office to the ùst of his ability, and do all ile COUL, to give satisfaction to the Board, and to ku-U town generally. Mr. Colemere s?id he thought the surveyor and eol- I;,cbr ought not  at the Board dnáuO' the fcctor on "lit not to be present at the Board during the the business was being conducted, unless the busi- I ness related to them, and he would propose a resolution id that effect. Mr Lowe quite agreed with Mr Colmere, and would second the reso.ution. Mr Wrialit said it would be necessary for those officers to be in attendance, and he asked where were they to stop while they were waiting. They could not expect them to be standing in the streets, and what else were they to do ? He would suggest that their business zr!1"¡¡t be transacted first. The Clerk said that very often the surveyor was Uanted at the close of the meeting, more than at any ethertime. The Chairman asked why they nvglit .not, as a rule, take their business first; find if it was thought likely they would be wanted, they might be requested to wait. After a suggestion from Dr. Whitfield, it was 2trroed that the business of the surveyor and collector ghenld be taken first in order, when they were to be in attendance on the Board their attendance after- ward not to be considered necessary unless requested to wait. THE sniTITFIELD. I The Clerk then stated that in accordance (1 iy-triy(-t;aiis of the last Board, he had written to Earl l&rownlow an account of what took place at the last zsceting, and he had also sent him a newspaper containing a report of the meeting. Of course, there jfead not yet been time for a reply. MR. ilROTIIEJ:AGE'S JtESIGNATION". ( The Chairman said—Some one he did not iiiiu .v 11 put a letter in his hand as he was coming from the last magistrates' meeting, which he put into his jocket till he got home. On opening it, In found it to be a letter from Mr Brotlierage, tendering his resig- nation, on the ground that he had not time • attend to the duties of the Board. Now, he thought it was a pity to lose so good a man as Mr Brotlierage, and it wov.fd IK* well if he could be induced to with, liis *e- signation. Mi- I jea rose and moved that their Chairman wait jipor; Mr Brotlierage and request him to withdraw his resignation. At the same time, if he declined to accede fcVthe wish of the Board, as expressed through their Chairman, he should move that no other member be appointed until one was elected by the ratepayers at the next election, as he thought it would be better to leave the matter to the choice of the ratepayers. He felt bound to say that there was not a better member of the Board, or one who had acted with greater independence, than Mr Brotlierage. Mr. Wright thought that the principle of the Board alec ling members when vacancies occurred, was quite correct. But in this case, as it was so near the time of the annual election, the seat had better be left vacant. NUISANCES. I The Clerk said—That if they had had an inspector before, he should have called attention to a growing evil in the town he meant the discharging of fire arms. It was very dangerous, and a direct breach of the bye- iaws. Reference was also made to the practice of young men congregating in the corners of the streets, and ob- structing the footpaths. Mr Lloyd asked if the police had no power to move fthem ? Some members of the Board expressing an opinion that they could not interfere with them. Mr Moorliouse stated that in other towns the police were usually paid same thing by the Local Board, which was not (lone in their town. Mr Colemere thought very likely there was something Î2 that. He also remarked that some attention should feo paid by their inspector to the time at which the public were in the habit of removing manure in the town. j THE CLERK'S SALARY. ] The Clerk having at Mr. Wright's request retired- Mr Wright b rought forward a motion of which lie Ifcad given notice on the previous board-day, for raising the Clerk's salary from E20 to £5. He alluded to the early history of that Board, and comparing the amount paid to their Clerk with that paid in other towns, especially re' ir'mg to Liang den, he thought they would agree .ith itim tha Ci • was too little. Mr Povey r :rked f.iUi tau Clerk was perfectly satis- letl Mr Lowe seconded Mr Wright's motion. Mr Cjiemer d vote against that motion. Be thought the C one his duty, and done it well, but he did not think that was the time for them to think of raising salaries. He did not think they ought to be guided by Llangollen, for (excepting in the last Swclve months) there had not been so much to do. Mr Lea ajjreed with Mr Colemere. There was no Bsccessity of raising their Clerk's salary. He was quite content-with it, and he should move, as an amendment, that it remain as it is. Mr Lloyd seconded the amendment, and on its fceing put to the meeting, five hands were held up for it, and four for the original motion, which .was therefore Imt. After some further conversation as to the duties of the Surveyor, the business concluded. HOLYWELL. TKEAT TO WORKPEOPLE.—On Wednesday and JLhurs- day (last week), Mr. P. M. Evans, publisher, of this town, treated those in his employ, forty in number, to dinner and tea, at his residence, which were sumptu- ously got up by Mrs. Evans, whose characteristic eourtesy and kindness added not a little to the good things there. On Wednesday the elder portion were entertained, and on Thursday the younger ones. This necessarily arose from the want of sufficient room to entertain all together. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided, and the cloth with- drawn, there was a little social gathering, which was I presided over by the worthy host. Several toasts were given. The Queen and the Princess of Wales by the president, The President" by the vice-president, "Mr. Wm. Jones, foreman," "Mrs. Evans and family" by Mr. J. Hughes, The relatives of the family in Minera and V ænal Bach by Messrs. Hughes and Owens, and 44 Welsh literature by Mr. D. Griffiths. Several other fcpeeches were made by other gentlemen present. Mr. Evans, in reply to the many and hearty expressions of thanks offered him and Mrs. Evans, remarked that it was most delightful to Mrs. Evans and himself to meet 40 many friends around their table. He was sorry that t of room had kept the younger part of the establish- f r°m the table. This, however, would not keep Vaein from receiving tho like welcome on the morrow. '88ed t card the terms" master" and "workmen" y several of tl k lkgea i), 3everalof the ??rs present which were not at all --reP-Oble to him. ?? terms had a grating somid 12- *3 ear I and he wclula "luell have preferred other I1ml ?Ucil, t,rl that a more ???.co??? closer alliance and a more my,- PI 'the"tis cconnection b(-,tween hun?lt and them. He hi""aelf ? P?? at a great diat? above them but, on the contrary, he felt that they should regard one another with feelings of equality, arising out of their confidence in him and his in them. It was true that Providence had placed him at the head of the establishment; still, he was but a co-worker with them in the business. Certainly on him devolved the I duty of thinking, contriving, and, so to say, of bringing corn to the mill but they, on the other hand, rendered that contrivance effectual. And with respect to their pait as workers, lie could assure them that he had always placed the fullest confidence in them. If, on an hour's notice, he was called from liom-j, he bad no need of leaving this and that order and direction behind him, but always left happy in the knowledge that they were men, ca."h one of whom knew well his duty, and, knowing it. did it, so that lie (Mr. Evans) on returning, never yet found his confidence in anywise betrayed. He was right glad te see all in the enjoyment of good health. Nothing gave him more discomfort than to find any of them in ill health, desponding or spiritless and oil tne other hand, it gave him great pleasure to fin(1 all of them in good spirits, with cheerful faces, and manly heartiness. He wished them a happy new year, and hoped that, ere long, they might again similarly meet each other. The proceedings were brought to a close by three hearty and well-merited cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Evans for their truly handsome entertainment. HOLYWELL LOCAL BOARD. The montnly meeting of this Board was held on Monday last, the lltli inst. Present Samuel Wil- liamson, Esq., chairman, Mr. Thomas Owen, Dr James Hall, Mr. Edward Lloyd, Mr. Thomas Smediev, Mr John Powell, Mr, Joseph Garner, Mr. M. D. Ed- wards, and Dr. Davies, The clerk, William Davies, Esq., read the minutes of the previous monthly meeting and other subsequent meetings, which were confirmed. Mr. Jones, the town surveyor reported the lodging- houses*, with one exception, to he in good order, and lie had no nuisance to complain of. A complaint was read from the inhabitants of Red Lion Court, stating that soil had been removeclfrom that neighbourhood, contrary to law and causing a great nui- sance to the memorialists. The surveyor stated that he interfered in the matter; insisting that the soil referred to should not be removed in the day time, but that he found afterwards that a load had been removed contrary to his instructions. The chairman observed that something more effectual ••"ild be done to prevent such nuisance. The inspector said in answer to questions from the chairman and Mr Smedley, that the offence had been committed at 10 o'clock in the day and contrary to his insructions. j The chairman further observed that he passed the place in question tilt day and the nuisance complained of was most abominable the inspector ought in all such cases to summon the parties. g gSeveral other complaints had been read in the board of noncompliance with the bye-law and the surveyor was in structed to proceed under the regulations in the bye-laws against the parties without fear or favour. That lie should not hesitate to do so against any member of the Local Board as well as any body else. The surveyor called the attention of the board to a plan of a new building which Mr. William Jones, New ) Road, intended to build, and which he deposited with the clerk for the approval of the beard. I The commissioners anticipated no objection to Mr Jones's plans but there being some particulars wanting in the said plaits, and in order to confirm with the bye- j laws, the surveyor was requested to instruct the builder j with regard to the requirments of the board and to report to the adjourned meeting next Monday. The clerk called the attention of Mr. Smedley to a notice which he had given of his intention to move a resolution with regard t. the Well improve- ments. Mr. Smedley, in reply, said that' it was his desire to withdraw that notice. THE PROPOSED NEW MARKET. I The clerk next called the attention of the meeting to a notice which Mr. Edward Lloyd caused to be entered on the book, of his intention to bring forward at that meeting, a resolution that the plans for a new market J hall be put for competition. The plans made by Mr. Iliigfics, by order of the board, were then produced and examined one of which it appeared could be carried out for a little more than two thousand pounds, and the other would cost three thousand within sixty-eight pounds. The chairman observed that he thought they might build a market on the premises without disturbing 1 he present building of the King's Arms, and after some talk respscting the board. ) Mr. Edward Lloyd said that they should consider the rate-payers, and get the^plans aud the market as cheap as possible and the best means to secure that would be by advertising for competition. He was in favour of ) going on with the market without any loss of time, but they should look to the interest of the rate-payers and not to Mr. Hughes though he had every regard to that gentleman. He was persuaded that the best course would be by competition. They should have it done much more expeditious and better. Of course they should have it to pay Mr. Hughes for his plans in case he should not be successful. He would therefore move that they should advertise for plans and specifications of the tended new market. Mr Powell observed that advertising would throw them back many months. The chairman said that Mr Lloyd's motion had not been seconded. l to Mr. Hu-hes's second Mr. Hall observed with regard to Mr. Hughes's second plan that they were out of court. The chairman said that he did not know whether he would be in order in seconding Mr. Lloyd's resolution. and upon being informed that the board considered lie was in perfect order in doing so he begged leave to second Mr Lloyd's motion that they should advertise for plans and specifications of the proposed new market. Mr Powell then suggested that a number of architects with whom the board had acquaintance before, and others be requested by letter to compete in the prepar- ation of plans and specifications of the proposed new ma.iket hall, at the cost of 22,000, and that Mr. Hughes also be made acquainted with the fact, that he also have the same chance (his first plan was not far from the mark) that would save both time and the expense of advertising. Mr. Lloytl-You consider Mr. Hughes's second plan. Chairman Order Order Mr. Powell—I have finished what I intended J say. The chairman then read the architect's explanation and and remarks on the second plan, and after afew remarks said that the matter before the meeting was that plans aiid sections of the market be advertised for. Mr Hall observed that the board them thought there was an objection to Mr. Hughes's first plan. He was not for Mr. Hughes's plan more than any other if they thought it better to have competition. The question, in his opinion, was time—what time wouldit take to adver- tise and obtain plans in that way ? He was against de- laying the matter. The chairman saul that they miht send to half a dozen architects, as Mr. Powell suggested. After a few remarks by Mr. Powell, Mr Lloyd and Mr Hall, Mr. Smedley moved Mr. Powell's suggestion as an amendment. Upon that \Ir, Lloyd withdrew his motion and the resolution was formally drawn to the effect that six architects be written to and requested to compete in the preparation of plans and sections of the proposed market, the building of which should not cost more than £2000. That Y,10 be offered for the best plans and se- ctions, which amount should be immerged in the archit- ect's eommission. The plans'to be in hand on or before the 21st instant. A committee of the following gentle- men was then appointed to prepare the instructions from which the architects should draw plans, the Chairman, Mr. Hall, Mr. Smedley, Mr. Owen, Mr. Garner, and Mr. M. D. Edwards. j Mr, Smedley having caused a notice to be entered om the book of his intention to move at that meeting they advertise for tenders for taking down the King's Arms, and erecting a market hall, begged to adjourned the matt- er until the next meeting. The clerk applied for a highway rate of sixpence in the pound to be made. The order was made. The bills for current expenses were examined and pas- sed with the exception of one, which was a few shillings for publishing a meeting with which the board had not- hing to do. WHLSHFRANKTON. I FATAL ACCIDENT IN THE FOG.-On the 7th instant, an inquest was held before E. Blackburne, Esq at the Lock Tavern, Welshfrankton, on the body of John Gorten, 72 years of age, who had worked as a labourer for Mr Cureton's family at Hordley, for upwards of twenty years. The deceased left his work at Mr Cure- ton's at about half-past five o'clock on Wednesday night last, when it was very foggy and getting dark. On his road home from his work every night, he had to past the locks on the canal at Fninkton. There are three locks, and over the top one there is a small bridge with a hand rail to cross the lock, but there is none over the other two. Crossing the middle lock saved the deceased about 200 yards in distance in reaching his home, and he was in the habit every night of crossing over the lock on a narrow board attached to the paddlei of the lock. On Wednesday night the fog had frozen on this board, and the deceased, who walked with two sticks, ia aup- siipposed either to have slipped from this board or from tiie edge of the canal. Not arriving at homo at the usual time, his son-in-law, who lived with him, went in search of him and found him in the pound of this second lock. and Immediately procured assistance and got him out. He was quite dead. The ise boat had broken the ice in tie lock a few hours before. He was quite sober, and a very quiet, respectable old man. The jury brought in a verdict of "accidentally drowned." They also wished the coroner to remonstrate with the Canal Company, on the very great danger to the public at thee locks, there having been five or six fatal accidents within a few years, in fact, one every year. The coroner said this should certainly be attended to, for he had observed the place himself, and he should think the Canal Company would'not for an instant hesitate to put a few low iron railings and thus prevent such a sacrifice of life. MOLD. ALEHOUSE.—Mr Edward Griffiths has been granted a certificate to sell at the Boar's Head, Mold, instead of Mr Thomas Evans, recently deceased. LECTUKE.—On Sunday evening, the 10th inst., an in- structive lecture was delivered at the English Weslevan chapel, by Mr W. F. McMillan, of Buckley, on Infant Salvation, or all infants saved." A cold damp evening partially accounts for the very meagre attendance. BALL.—The annual volunteer ball came off at the Black Lion Hotel Assembly Room, on the 13th inst. The room was beautifully decorated, the company nu- merous and select, and the arrangements everything that I could he desired. The company broke up between two and three o'clock. A COUPLE OF YOUNG THIEVES.—Thomas Santon, aged nine years, and John Deveney, aged seven years, were committed to Flint gaol, on Wednesday last, the 13tli inst., for seven days and to be privately whipped, for stealing a lantern, the property of Glan Alun, of Mold, on Monday, the 4th inst., by E. Pemberton, and J. S. Bankes, Esqrs. CONCERT.—A micellaneous concert was held at the Assembly Rooms, at this place on Tuesday evening last, the 13th inst., by the Mold Church choir, and the upper classes of the National school, amounting to about 60 in number, under the management of Mr Burrows, the organist, of Mold. The pieces selected for the occasion I were a glee, Hark the Lark;" song, Queen of the Sea," which was well sung by Miss Eaton quartette, Come where my love lies dreaming; song, Man the Lifeboat," by Mr Popplewell, schoolmaster; song, Hail to the Cambria," and the Red Leaves." Miss Roberts, of Mold, sang a Welsh air called I- Gwenith Gwvn" very sweetly. She was followed with Home, sweet home" by the choir, then a glee, Echo chorus." After this Mr Burrows gave Dame Margery," in style and which was encored. He was followed with the "Land of my fatliers;" then a glee called Soldier's chorus," this was followed with Be kind to thy father," which took well. After this piece, Long, long ago" was g ivcn with pathos. The meeting broke up with the National Anthem. There were about 500 present, amongst whom were—Capt. Clowes and lady, J. S. Bankes, Esq, F. Philips, Esq., and party, C. B. Clough, Esq., High Sheriff, and party, W. W. Sliand, Esq, and party, Capt. Mathias, F. S. Bateson, Esq., A. T. Keene, Esq., (of the firiu of Messrs. Roberts, Kelly and Keene, Mold) the Revs. J. Davies, W. Briscoe, H. Roberts, E. Jones, and Jones, of Nannerch, and Messrs J. W. Jones, W. Turner, J. Poundall, &c. OSWESTRY. I OSWESTRT AND NEWTOWN AND LLANIDLOES AND NEWTOWN RAILWAYS (50 miles open)-Traffic for the week ending Jan. 10th, 1864. Passengers, parcels, &c., R481 7s. 5d. goods and live stock, R610 Os lOd total, f,1,091 8s. 3d.; £ 21 16s. 6d. per mile per week. Corresponding week last year, (42 miles open). Passen- gers, parcels, See., 9362 14s. 9d.; goods and live stock, 9.526 16s. lOd.; total, JE889 lis. 7d.; £313s. 7d. per mile per week. Increase E201 16s. 8d. Aggregate from 1st Jan. 1864, 21,626 7s. Od.; ditto, ditto, 1863, 1,307 14s. 4d. increase, JE318 12s. 8d. NARROW ESCAPE OF A GENTLEMAN FEOJI DROWNING. —Early on Monday morning, while some skaters were disporting themselves on a pool at Tettenliall, near Wolverhampton, a gentleman, whose name is Mr Wm. Thomas, a native of Oswestry, but now residing on the Compton Road, Wolverhampton, incautiously ventured on a part of the pool where the ice was not strong enough to hear him, when it suddenly gave way and he became immersed, and unfortunately got under the ice. Of course, skating was immediately stopped, and the thought uppermost in everybody's mind was how to save him. A rope was soon procured and thrown across the pond, and no sooner was this done than Mr James Fulleylove, a particular friend of the unfortunate gentleman, seized hold of the rope and plunged into the water, and after considerable difficulty, succeeded in laying hold of him, and with one arm managed to draw him to the opening in the ice. Mr Thomas being quite insensible was un- able to do anything to save himself, but was buoyed up by Mr Fulleylove till extra assistance was rendered, when lie was pulled out. Had it not been for Mr Fully- love, whose gallantry cannot be too highly spoken of, he would, in all probability, havo been consigned to a watery grvae. Proper remedies were promptly applied, and in a short time Mr Thomas recovered, and, we are glad to say, is but little the worse for his "cold bath." OSWESTRY DISPENSARY BALL. I The annual ball in connection with the Oswestry Dis- pensary took place at the Wynnstay Arms, on Tuesday night last, under the patronage of Mrs Arthur Lloyd, Miss Kincliant, and Mrs Blaike the Hon. Lloyd Ken- you, S. Leigliton, Esq., and T. Savin, Esq., (Mayor of Oswestry), being stewards. Owing to various circumstances, and amongst them the deaths which have recently occurred in connection with some families in the neighbourhood, the attendance was uot so large as usual. As will be seen, however, from the list, which is subjoined, most of the leading families of the town and neighbourhood were represent- ed, and, of course, the scene presented in the ball room was very attractive. In a letter to the secretary, Mr Savin, one of the stewards, regretted his inability to attend the ball, and with his usual liberality enclosed the sum of f;5 in aid of the funds of the Dispensary. The band engaged for the occasion was Mr Walter Hay's, and we need scarcely add that the musical ar- rangements and performances were altogether satisfac- tory. The following is a programme of the dances:—Quad- rille-Polkas-Quadrille-Schottische-Lancers- Valse —Quadrille—Polka—Galop—Quaddrille—Schottische- Valse-Quadrille-Polka- Lancers Valse—Quadrille —Polka—Galop—Country Dance. The refreshments, which were laid out in a room ad- jacent to the ball-room, were of that first-class charac- ter that distinguishes the Wynnstay Arms, and all the arrangements connected with the ball afforded every satisfaction. The company began to arrive about half-past nine o'clock, and the ball was opened soon after ten, and kept up with much spirit till an advanced hour on Wednes- day morning. The following is a list of the company-J. R. Ormsby Gore, Esq., M.P., Mrs Ralph Ormsby Gore, the Hon. Lloyd and Mrs Kenyon, Miss Truffnell, Mrs Arthur Lloyd, and the Hon. George Kenyon The Hon. C. Hill, M.P. Rev. J. C. Philips; Rev. J. Luxmoore, Mrs and the Misses Luxmoore, and Mr Main waring; Rev E. W. Orlando Bridgman; Lieut.-Col. Lovett, Mrs Heaton Lovett, Captain Lovett, Col. Harris, and — Leighton, Esq., J. Butler Lloyd, Esq., and the Misses Lovett, Belmont; Capt. Kenyon and Walter Whitmore, Esq; Capt Lloyd, Miss Lloyd, Mrs Donne, and the t Misses Donne iii. Wright, Esq.; R. J. Venables, Esq, Mrs Venables, R. G. Venables, Esq, Mrs Henry Lloyd, and Miss Lloyd, Leaton Knolls; H. Bertie W. W. Wynn, Esq., and Mrs Wynn; C. Thursby Pelham, Esq; R. Kinchant, Esq, C. Kinchant, Esq.. Miss Kinchant, Miss Rose Kinchant, W. Trevor Roper, Esq, and Miss Trevor Roper; B. H. B. Owen, Esq; C. S. Lloyd, Esq J. T. Jones, Esq, and Mrs Jones; P. Cartwright, Esq, Mrs, Miss, and Master Cartwright; R. J. Croxon Esq; E. Williams, jun., Esq, G. Williams, Esq, Miss Helen and Miss Emma Williams; Mrs Savin Ward, jun., Esq G. Owen, Esq; R. Blakie, Esq, Mrs and Miss Blakie; G. Wade, Esq., Mrs and Miss Wade; C. W. Owen, Esq.; G. Buller Swete Esq J. Jones, Esq., (Shelbrooke), John Jones, jun., Esq, and the Misses Jones Gardener, Esq, (Rugely); M. ETans, Esq, and Miss Evans; Churchill, Esq; Miss Jones Rogers; the Misses Mellor; Higginson, Esq. — King, Esq.; J. H. Brown, Esq i-WIgmore, Esq., &uC»% &c. WELSHPOOL. I RIFLE VOLUNTEER BALL.—A full dress 'ball, under distinguished patronage, came off in the Town Hall, on Friday night last, in aid of the funds of the 2nd Com- pany of Montgomeryshire Volunteers. Dancing com- menced about ten o'clock, to the strains of Mr White's band, who attended in cavalry uniform. The refresh- ments were provided by Mr and Mrs Rowlands, of the Oak Hotel, and gave great satisfaction. The following were present :-The Right Hon. the Earl of Powis, and the Ladies Lucy and Harriet Herbert, Coloxel Corbett and Miss Corbett, Salop; Mr Lloyd, Captain Pryce and Mrs Pryce, Cyfronydd; Mr A. Howell, Mrs Howell, and Mr Howell, jun.: Mrs Curling and party, Maesmawr; Captain R. D. Harriion, 2nd^Montgomeryshire; Capt. R. E. Jones and Mrs Jonas, 1st Montgomeryshire Rev John Lloyd, Miss Lloyd, and the Messrs W. and J. Lloyd, Montgomery; the Misses Temple, Garthmill Miss Con-ie and party, Dysmertla; Miss Harrison, Caer-. howel, and the Misses Evans, Goitref; Captain Bonner,' St. Asaph; Mrs. J. B. Williams, Glenhafren; Lieut. Williams and Eaaigm Williams: Cornet Edmonds, M.Y.C.; Mr Humphrey* Woodlands; Captain J. p, Harrison, R.M.R.; Captain Nicholls, R.M.R. Lieut. Beck, 2nd Montgomeryshire; Mr W. P. Yearsley; Mr P. Li, Turner, Llwynderw; Dyptain and Miss Owen; Mr nnd Mrs Lawrence, Llynelys; Mr Pollock. Private Morris, and Miss Kent, Mr Williams, Misses Williams, and Mr Williams, jun., Trwstllewellyn Mr T. Morris and Mrs Morris, London House; Mr Davies, James- ford, and Miss Owen, Weston; Miss Owen, Broad- street Captain Delmar; Sergeant T. P. Jones, 2nd Montgomeryshire; Quartermaster Salter, M.Y.C., and Miss Salter; Mr R. E. Morris; Mr Cawthra Sergeant- Major Pryce, 2nd Montgomeryshire Sergeant W. Y. Clarke, 2nd Montgomeryshire; Mr Knight, of the Kolley; Mr T. K. Williams and the Misses Williams, (3), Medical Hall: Mr B. M. Griffiths, 2nd Mont- gomeryshire Sergeant Agnew, 2nd Montgomeryshire, and Miss Agnew Mr Morris Miss Hart; Mr Gwilt; Miss Dewry Mr and Mrs Williams, Wortlien Mr W. M. Jones, Blue Bell Cottage Mr J. Bromwell, &c.. &c. RHOSTYLLEN. YOUXG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AsSOCIATio-i.-On Friday evening week, a lecture on Popery," was deliveretl by the Rev. Joseph Jones, of Wrexham, at the above place, in connection v ith the Young Men's Christian Associa- tion, Mr Charles Hughes, of Wrexham, in the chair, who, before introducing the lecturer, addressed the members of the association, on the benefit that arises from these associations wherever they are established, and called upon Mr Jones to deliver his lecture, who was very warmly received by the audience. Afterl a few introductory remarks he dwelt upon the following points :—What the Church of Rome teaches—1. The rule of faith. 2. The Holy Communion. 3. Confes- sion. ,1. Supremacy of the Pope. These subjects were illustrated by quotations from ttic decrees and decision of Councils and Popes, and the writing of doctors of the Church. It was in this way demonstrated that Popery was (to use the words of the great Adam Smith, which the lecturer quoted), the most formid- able conspiracy that was formed against the authority and security of civil government." We may say this of the lecture, it was one of the best we ever heard on Popery, and hope that Mr Jones will deliver the same at other places. We are glad also to be able to say that the Young Men's Christian Association is progressing fast. Thongh there are a certain class of people in this neighbourhood the same as every where else, that can't see anything good unless it was originated and nourish- by them, but we sincerely sympathise with them, hop- illg their idea gratities them, and we are able to say it does no injury to the association. MARFORD. j BODY OF A CHILD FOUND UNDER THE ICE.—An in- quest was held at the Red Lion Inn, Marford Hill, on Saturday last, before B. H. Thelwall, Esq., and a re- spectable jury, on the body of a child found in a neigh- bouring pond by two men named John Roberts and Ed- ward Jones, who had gone to the pit to slide. From sliding they took to fishing, the ice being so clear that they could see the fish under it. In a short time they fished up a bundle, which, on opening, the found to con- tain the body of a child. It was stitched up in a news- paper, an apron,, and a piece of an old oil cloth. The principal evidence was that of Dr. Dixon, who had made a post mortem examination of the body. He stated that the child had been born alive, and at the proper time. There were no marks of violence about the body. The jury return a verdict of murder" against some person unknown. LLANGEDWYN. I SUDDEN DEATH.—An instance of the uncertainty of life occurred to a boy named Thomas Bowen, of Yr- arran, Briw, on Monday week. The boy was playing during the early part of the day, apparently in his ac- customed sound health, but about noon, as he was re- turning from the Blacksmith's at Cefnybraich, where he had been with a companion, he complained of head- ache, and in an hour and a half he was a corpse. An inquest was subsequently held at the Green Inn, and the jury returned a verdict of "Died from Natural Causes."