Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

CEFX AND RHOSYMEDRE. I rLASIADOC FOOTBALL CLUB —On Thursday j evening week the members of this club met at Mr. Be k s, of the Wynnstay Arms, Rhosymedre, for the purpose of dining together on the occasion of c.o>i!ig the club for the season. The dinner con- ?is fd of all the delicacies of the season, and was i \77S up in Mr. Beck's usual excellent wav. Alter the clo h was removed the usual toasts were dt-uiik- and several songs were sung, and a most agreeble evening was spent, under the presidency of Captain D. Thomson, Penybryn Hall. AN UNUSUAL SCENE AT A FUNERAL —The ine--ul)ers of the Wynnstay Lodge of the Indepen- dent Order of Oddfellows, Euabon, solemnized the iuneral ceremony over their departed brother, John Powell, Rhosymedre, aged 70 years, on Sat- urday last. Brother Powell was their oldest mem- b-i s, and a P.G. The funeral was attended by the members of the Order, and an extraordinary number of relatives, viz., eight sons, one daughter, four daughters-in-law, one son-in- law, and four- tei, i, with upwards of one hundred and fifty friends. Mr Powell being an old er- v -nt of the New British Iron Co, the forge manager very kindly did his utmost to arrange matters so as to give each person employed at the the Iron works the privilege of attending. CORWEN. I CONCERT AT GWYDDKIIWERN.—On Thursday week a concert was given in this place by Mr 1. J. Hughes, the Misses Phillips, Mr Park, and others. Trie proceeds were appropriatet y the chapel fand of the Wesleyans. THE MARRIAGE OF LOBD HILL.-The mar- riage of Lord Hill to the Hon. Miss Wynn, second d ughter of Lord Newborougb, and sister to the Hon. C. H. Wynn, will take place at Rhyl chapel on Thursday next. One hundred and thirty tickets of admission have been issued, as the build- iug will only seat that number of persons. Pro- bably it was never so full before, though it was built in 1631 by the then owner of Rhug, for it is a private chapel and no marriage was ever solem- nized in it before, aud a special license, which will cost about .£52, will have to be procured. This chapel was built by the owner of Rhug on account of the difficulty of crossing the river Dee to Corwen church in winter, as the records testify. The vicar of Corwen at that time it appears was the Rev. Richard Humphreys. This chapel is situated in a very pleasant spot, about a mile from Corwen, and no doubt a large number would have been present had the place been larger. Whilst on this subject we would like to draw the attention of anti- qiarians to the fact that within a few hundred yards of Rhug chapel stands Julien's well," or Fiynon Silio." St. Julien is the patron saint of Corwen. In the "Myfyrian Areti Peology," Llansilin i, given as one of the parishes of Edeyrnion. Can this be an old name for Corwen ? though Corwen ia given there as well, but we know that Myfyr and his colleagues were not infallible. Has there ever been a church near this well or baptistry ? It is said that water used to be fetched from it to fill the baptismal font at Corwen. Who can enlighten us a little more on the subject ? PRESENTATION TO MR GOLDEN GOODEY, AT THE OWEN GLYNDWR.—On Friday a meeting was convened at the Owen Glyndwr Hotel, con. sisting of the principal farmers of the neighbour. hood, who had subscribed towards presenting Mr Goody, a large grazier in Leicestershire, and a London salesman, with a testimonial, consisting of a silver cup, snuff-box, and illuminated address. Mr Simon Williams, Corwea, who is a large cattle dealer, supplies Mr Goody annually with a great number of North Wales cattle, and it was mainly through his instrumentality that this presentation was goii up. Mr Williams, Gwernhehn, Bala, acted as chairman of the committee, and money poured in from the different cattle breeders, so tuat in a short time a cup of the value of 230, and a silver snuff-box worth 24, were purchased, with a suitable inscription on them. Mr Simon Williams and his friends bad invited Mr Goodey to Corwen, withaview to having the presentation made personally, but to this he replied that, owing to pressure of business, he could not attend; but on Friday, April loth (the fair day at Corwen), a formal presentation took place. Mr Jones, Bryn- meljn, was voted to the chltir, and said he was sorry that Mr Williams, Gwernhefiu (chairman to the committee), was absent, but was glad to see zo many friends present, who wished well to the gentleman whom they were about presenting with a testimonial. What they had done was quite due to Mr Goodey, for he hai been the means of in- j ducing the graziers in his county to stiek to the Welsh breed, whilst others in other counties had turned to the Irish and Scotch breeds. He had a great deal of trouble to teach his English friends the very good points and qualities the Welsh cattle were possessed of, the heavy roast beef they carried, and the thickness of their hides, both of wiiieh helped in selling the Welsh breeds in the London markets. (Cheers). Champagne being freely brought in, Mr Jones proposed the health of Mr Goodey, and added that he had the pleasure of presenting on behalf of the committee and sub- scribers the silver cup, snuff box, and address, all of which were handed over to the care of Mr Simon Williams, who was going to Leicestershire that day, when they would be handed to Mr Goodey himself. The Chairman added that he hoped that he would enjoy lor a long time health, long life, and prosperity to enjoy them. (Drunk with etieers). Several other speeches followed. The address was as follows:- To Mr Golden Goodey.-Sir,-We the undersigned representing the cattle breeders and graziers of North Wales, being deeply sensible of your great exertions in bringing our native breed of cattle to the prominent position they now occupy in the London and other markets, beg your acceptance of the silver cup and snuff box which is sent with this address as a trifling acknowledgement of our esteem and regard. We can assume you our endeavours to improve the stock of our country have been greatly stimulated by the in- creased demand for them, created mainly by your I efforts, and we sincerely hope you may have long life ami goo health to enjoy the reward of your labour.— ■Signed—John Williams, Gwernhefin, Bala; Simon Williams, Corwen Maurice Jones, Mardy Robert Davies, Druid Thomas Roberts, Brynbrith Michael Thomas, Bryneglwys; Owen Roberts, Frongoch Godfrey Parry, Llansaintffraid; Robert Evans, Henuwr; Joseph Davies, Wernddu; John Owen, Tynantllwyn; Edward Jarrstt, Plas-yn-fardre, Williams, Uysfasi; Edward Jone3, Dudley Arms; Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn. re address, wkich was a beautiful one, was from Messrs. Harcourtg, London. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Jones, Brynmelyn, for pre- siding. DENBIGH. DENBIGH MARKET—Butter, Is 8d per lb.; eggs, 13 and 14 for Is. Other quotations unal- tered. THE REREDOS SCANDAL.-It is stated that the Bistop of St. Asaph has intimated that he will consecrate Denbigh new church, provided two eminent counsel, one to be appointed by himself, and he other by the Denbigh committee, declare the reredos to be legal. The Standard believes this to be in consequence of the interposition of the Primate, and adds that a lay peer had stated that he would bring the matter before the House of Lords. PROFESSIONAL BILLIARD PLAYING.—GRAND ENTERTAINMENT MATCHES.—On Tuesday last, as pn-viously announced by advertisement, two grand entertainment biliiard matches were played it Denbigh by Messrs. W. Cook and J. Roberts, jlm., the champion and ex-champion players of E ngland. The double event was under the imme- i a e patronage of the Mayor, J. Parry Jones, Esq., Dr. A. E. Turnour, Meilor Owen, Esq., Oliver Burton, Esq., Gwaenynog, and Captain R. Lloyd Williams, Denbigh. The matches were played in the Assembly Rooms, where excellent provision was made for the accommodation of vis tors, a well-arranged platform being erected by Mr S. Bartley, builder, Denbigh, round a first- class billiard table, supplied by Mrs Minshull of tne Crown Hotel. Two entertainment matches were down on the programme, the day perfor- mance, which commenced at three o'clock in the a*, teriioon, consisting of one game of billiards, 500 up, and nine games of pyramids. In the evening, t ie performance consisted of one game of billiards, 1.000 up, similar to those played in the champion matches. The ability of the renowned players t, emselves is too well known and recognized to need any additional eulogy at the hands of the provincial press, and we may therefore content ourselves by saying that the play of these talented gentlemen on Thursday last. was perhaps as near perfection as it is possible to arrive at. The marker was Mr William Davies, of Rhyl, who, as a'sil.11, performed his duties in the most satisfac- tory manner. The afternoon performance, at which there was a good attendance of resident gentry, commenced about a quarter-past three, and, after s.)me really admirable play, Cook made the 500 dOlflts in about an hour, Roberts scoring 266. Niue games of pyramids were also announced for tllis performance, but six only came off, five out of • tia number going to Cook, and the six games be- ing played out in less than twenty minutes. At eight p.m. the great match of 1,000 up was played, before a highly respectable company, amongst whom were present—Major Jocelya Ffoulkes, Dr. Tumour, Mr Oliver Burton, Dr. J. R. Hughes, Mr T. Gold Edwards, MrHenreichs, Mr J. Parry- Jones, jnn., Mr R. H. Roberts, solicitor, Mr Thos. Evans, Trosyparc Mr J. Davies, Lodge; Mr R. C. B. Clough; Mr Thomas Foulkes, solicitor; Mr T. J Williams Mr Storey; Capt. H. T. Ryves; vlr J. Lloyd, Bull Hotel; Mr Vaughan Jones, &c., &c. The play was, of course, unexceptionable, and trie skilful and artistic performances of the talented players were closely watched by those present with keen and appreciative interest. With- out following too minutely the progress of the game, it will suffice to say that when Roberts had made 750 odd points to Cook's 721, the latter got he ball, and made from 40 to 50 all round play; then getting on the spot," he potted the red 79 consecutive times, andiran out on a break of 279, the 1,000 points having been made in something under two hours. The introduction of this, to Denbigh, novel entertainment, is principally dne to the enterprise of Mrs Minshull, the respected proprietress of the Crown Hotel, and we trust the undertaking has proved satisfactory alike to its distinguished patrons and its enterprizing pro- moters. BOROUGH POLICE COURT, FRIDAY WEEK. —Before Dr. Pierce and Dr. Turnour. The Benefit of the Daubt.—Sergt. Lewis laid a complaint against Mr Robert Davies, of the Wine Vaults. High-street, for having en the 5th instant unlawfully supplied whiskey to a drunken man. Mr F. Wynne appeared for the defendant. Com. plainant said on the day in question he saw two m n, one very drunk and the other comparatively steady, cross over the street, and enter the defen- dant's vaults. About five minutes afterwards, complainant followed the men in, and found the man who was intoxicated, and whose name waa O'Brian, with a glass of whiskey before him, the other man having a glass of-beer. Had observed that O'Brien was drunk before following him into the house, and when he had asked Miss Morris, the young person in charge of the vaults, why she had served the liquor, she replied that she di,i not want the man to have any drink, but he would have some." Complainant left shortly afterwards, and the two men ultimately coming out-the Robo; one going about his business, and the other iu- dividual falling down in the street. The latter subsequently created a great disturbance in the street, and was finally locked up.—Mr Wynne, for the defence, said it was well known that the house had been always regularly kept and well-con- ducted, although the present was no doubt a pro- per case for investigation. Sergt. Lewis had also, no doubt, stated that which was true, but Miss Morris had supplied the drink under the impres- sion that the man, O'Brien, was certainly not drunk. She had, however, subsequently observed that he was intoxicated, and she had then endeav- oured all she could to make the man give back the whiskey.—Miss A. Morris gave evidence to this effect, and afterwards the court was cleared. On its re-opening, Dr. Pierce said they had carefully considered the case, and they had agreed to give the defendant the benefit of the doubt which ap- peared to exist. It was a mere turn of the scale," or it might have been a matter of £10 and costs. They had. however, taken a lenient view of the circumstances connected with the case, and he almost thought they had been too lenient. The defendant would have to pay the costs incurred, and they must certainly caution his assistant against being too ready to serve people. Sergt. Lewis, it appeared, had previously administered a caution, and he really hoped the police would try to bring up as many cases as possible, for the general cry of the t'èlwn was, Wkat are the police good for, — why don't they go into people's houses ?" &c. The case was therefore dismissed, with a caution, the defendant being ordered to pay the costs.-Dr. Turnour (addressing Sergt. Lewis): Don't let our decision in this case influence you. Go on in the same way, and try to pounce upon some of these publicans, if they supply any drink to drunken men. Sureties of the Peace.—A charwoman at the Bull Hotel, was charged by Jane Wynne, a do- mestic at the same establishment, with having threatened her with a knits on the 14th instant.— Defendant was bound over for 12 months, and or- dered to pay costs. Transfer.—The license of the Cross Keys, Hen- llan was temporarily transferred from David Jnes, deceased, to his widow.

I ALARMING AND DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. I About ten o'clock on Sunday evening last, the I fire bell sounded a sudden and startling alarm, and it was soon discovered that a serious fire had broken out at the ironmongery establishment of Mr Sidebotham Jones, in Crown-square. The fire brigade, under command of Capt. Martin Smith, quickly arrived on the scene, and commenced ac- tive preparations for extinguishing the flames. It was, however, a decided case of working without tools." The labourers were many and willing, but, unfortunately, the universal antidote to the fiery element was absent. In other words-there was no water to begot! The firemen were ready, the hose in working order, and yet they were ac taally unable to get any available water for up- wards of half-an-hour after they were at their posts. Whatever was the matter-whether there were too many cooks," or whether no one knew how to turn the water on, or whether there was no water-the effect was most lamentable. Supt. Tudge and the officers stationed in the town ren- dered valuable assistance, and did all In their power to preserve order. One gentleman even saddled his horse and dashed off to the water works, some distance from the town, to try and get a plentiful and speedy supply from the main sto- rage; while numbers of persons, fearing an explo- sion of combustible materials, made a simultaneous rush from the scene of the conflagration, and pro- ceeded to carry the furniture out of their houses. And all this time the flames were doing their work of destruction, as though in very mockery of the impotent efforts to arrest their progress. When, however, water was at last obtained, the brigade worked with redoubled energy, and speedily made up for lost time, although, despite the most stren- ous efforts of the gallant firemen and the general public, it was several hours before the fire was got under. Of course, numerous theories as to the probable origin of the catastrophe have obtained currency, but it is, after all, mere matter for con- jecture. The fire is supposed to have broken out in a sort of store-room over the front shop, and it is an exceedingly fortunate circumstance that there was scarcely any wind stirring at the time; otherwise the consequences to adjacent property (consisting chiefly of old timber-built structures) may be readily imagined. It is, of course, impos- sible to form even an approximate estimate of the damage sustained by Mr Jones; we believe, how- ever, that the property and stock are partially in- sured. It was only in the August of last year that a warehouse on the same premises took fire, and occasioned considerable alarm to the inhabitants of the immediate locality. FLINT. I CHILDREN'S CONCERT AT ST. DAVID'S SCHOOL, PENTRE.-On Friday week, a children's concert was given by the scholars attending the above day school. The programme was a very attractive one, the first part being entirely sacred, and chietly selected from Sankey's popular hymns. The second part was secular, and contained some ex- cellent songs, dialogues, and recitations. The whole of the programme was well sustained, and the song, Charity," by M. E. Jones, By the sad sea waves," y Mii-s S. O'Neil, and The old arm chair," by Miss S. E. Hughes, were especially well received and re-demanded. The dialogue, Young England," by E. J. Bennett and H. Barton, and the anniversary dialogue by S. W. and E. S. Hughes, were given remarkably well, enthusias- tically received, and re-demanded. The proceeds were to go towards the funds of the school, and there was a very large and highly respectable au- dience. The choir of St. David's Church sang "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by," and Lord of all power and might," with good effect. The Sunday scholars purpose very shortly to give a sacred con- cert, when the service of song called Sayings of Jesus" will be performed. HOLYWELL. I BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY. Pre. sent-The Right Hon. Lord Mostyn, St. John Charlton, Esq. Holywell—Messrs P. M. Evans, John Henry, and John Lloyd Price; Halkin- Mr Thomas Parry; Northop- Messrs Thomas Webster and J. Wilkinson; Mold—Messrs K P. Jones, J. Corbett, and Edward Jones Flint -Mr John Davies; Llanasa-Mr John Dliw- son; Newmarket—Mr Edw. Davies; Yscdfiog -Mr Wm. Davies; Whitford—Messrs Adam Eyton and Edw. Williams; Gwaenysgor—Mr Eiwin Morgan. Election of Chairman and Vice-chairman. Mr E. P. Jones said-As this is the first meeting ef the Board for our new year of office, I beg to propose a very hearty vote of thanks to Lord Mostyn, for taking the rule over us for the last year (hear, hear). I also take the liberty, as one of the oldest guardians present, to propose that he should continue to be our chairman for the pre- sent year (applause). It gives me great pleasure in making that proposal, for I am sure that Lord Mostyn has given satisfaction in the chair to every guardian who ever sat at this Board, and I hope that he will have health and strength given him to continue to discharge the duties of his position for many years.—The motion wa" heartily seconded by Mr John Davies, and was carried with ap- plause. Lord Mostyn, in taking the chair, said- I feel very grateful to you, gentlemen, for the honour you have just done me, and perhaps I can say what no other chairman in this county can say, that I have been elected to this chair forty- four times (applause). I am sensible that you require fresh blood here (" no, no,") nor am I so young as I was, but I am blessed, thank G >d, with very good health, and so long as I am able to contribute to the success of the Union, it wilt give me infinite pleasure to do so. (Hear, hear). We are proverbially a quiet body, we conduct our business in a quiet way, and I hope and trust we shall continue co do what we have hitherto done. I thank you sincerely for the honour you have done me, and believe me, I will do my best to discharge the duties to your satisfaction. (Applause). Mr P. M. Evans next proposed a vote of thanks to Mr J. Scott Bankes, vice-chairman, adding that the Board would be very glad to see Mr Bankes attending the meetings again, and that they re gretted exceedingly the illness which was the cause of his absence, and cordially hoped that he may have a speedy recovery to his accustomed health. At the same time he had great pleasure in proposing that Mr Bankes be re-elected vice- chairman. (Applause).- Mr E. P. Jones had great pleasure in seconding the motion, and joined in the hope that Mr Bankes would soon be able to attend the Board, where he had always acted in a most upright and honourable manner. The motion was carried unanimously.—Mr Corbett proposed that Mr E. P. Jones should be elected junior vice-chairman, and the motion was seconded by Mr P. M. Evans.—Mr Jones pleaded that the distance he had to travel to the Board was so great that it would be an inconvenient thin" for him to take the duties, therefore he begged to 1I.IF T propose air j. s. Williams, whom he believed was the next oldest guardian.—Mr Henry said he sup- ported the election of Mr Jones, and said that con. sidering the position he occupied as chairman of the Mold district relief committee he thought Mr Jones was a fit and proper person to be vice- chairman of the Board.—The motion was carried, and Mr Jones acknowledged the compliment raid him. Reports.—N umber of inmates in the house last Board day, 161 since admitted. 5; discharged. 7 and 1 death; present number, 158. Vagrants ad. mitted, 27. Appointment of Committees.-Visiting Com- mittee-Mr. Wm. Davies (Ysceifiog) was elected in lieu of Mr. John Williams.-Finauce Com- mittep-Mr. Edw. Jones, Waen, Mold, and Mr. bdw. Williams, Pentreffynnon, were added thereto. —Assessment Committee.—Mr. E. P. Jones said he wished to remark that this Committee was the most important of all. and should compose gentle- ineu who would attend. Twice he and a Mold guardian had travelled all the way to Holywell from Mold, and were the only members present, in consequence of which no quorum could be formed or business done. At the present time especially, when they would have extra work to do, care should be taken to have members who would attend. The recent legislation on rating was a class one-it provided one for the rich and one for the poor,—the poor man was to be rated to the highest pitch, but the rich one, however good his land and plantation, was only to be assessed on its original value. Mr. Jones further condemned the principles of the measure, and called upon the Clerk to read the attendances of last year. Mr. Charlton thought it was none of their duty to question the merits of the measure, but that it was their duty to see it carried out fairly and properly, and there may be differences of opinion. In lieu of the lata Mr. Cope and Mr. Bankes, who resigns, Mr. St. John Charlton (on the motion of Lord Mostyn) and Rev. W. Evans were en-officio elected. Mr. John Henry taking toe place of Mr. Thomas Owens, and Mr. Thomas Parry, Halkyn, that of Mr. Alfred Parry.—Rural Sanitary Authority- Mr. Edward Bate, Kelsterton, on the motion of Mr. P. M. Evans, was elected, ex-officio, in lieu of the late Mr. Cope, Mr. John Henry to take the place of Mr. Thos. Owens, and Mr. Adam Eyton that of Mr. Alfred Parry. The Duties of a Believing Officer.-The follow- ing communicati ms were next read Local Government Board, Whitehall, S. W., 6th April, 1875. Sir,-I am directed by the Local Government Board to forward to the guardians of the Holywell Union the enclosed copy of a correspondence which has taken between Mr. Edwin Philips, of Rhual, and the Board. The Board request to be furnished with any observa- tions which the guardians may wish to make on the subject of the correspondence.—I am,#c., E. J Davies, Esq., DAllY P. FRY, Assist. Sec. Clerk of the Guardians of the Holywell Union. Rhual, Mold, March 20th, 1875. Sir,-Would you kindly inform me whether the relieving officer is acting rightly in refusing to attend to a case of distress when asked to do so by the clergyman of the parish in writing ? Also, as to where the responsibility attaches when such request is not acted upon by the relieving officer, and a case is in consequence neglected ?-I am, &-c., (Signed) EDWIN PHILIPS, J.P. The Secretary, Local Government Board. Local Government Board, Whitehall, S. W. 27th March, 1875. Sir,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th inst., and to request in the first instance that you will state the facts of the particular case which has given rise to your enquiry.—I am, &c., (Signed) H. FLEMING, Secretary. Edwin Philips, Esq., J.P., Rhual, Mold. Rhual, Mold, March 30th, 1875. SIR,—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 27th March, numbered as above. In reply, I beg to state that the facts of the particular case which has given rise to my enquiry are, that at a meeting of a Board of Guardians the relieving officer said that "he should not visit a case of distress ii brought to his notice by the clergyman of the parish by letter." He further explained his statement by saying—" that he had then a letter from a clergyman in the neighborhood reporting a case of distress, and that he did not mean to take any notice of it." I thought it advisable to know, before proceeding to report the case, whether he was acting in strict ac- cordance with his orders, and hence my note to you of the 20th inst., to the questions contained in which I would beg a reply.—I am, &c., (signed) EDWIN PHILIPS, J.P. —Mr Griffiths, on being called npon to explain matters, said that he had been informed, and that correctly, that the pauper in question had died even before the letter which was sent to him was written, and hence the reason why he did not go, and that the person had means of his own.-Mr E. P. Jones Your statement does not exactly meet the case. I understood your reply was considered somewhat curt and disrespectful.—The Relieving Officer stated that he regularly passed the door of the party every week, but was never called in, nor was any application made either by the sick man or his sister, who lived with him.—Mr E. P. Jones said the question before them was whether it was really the duty of the relieving officer to attend at the beck and call of everybody ?—Mr Dawson I think it is their duty to do so, whether asked by a clergyman, preacher, doctor, or any one else. Re- lieving officers were inclined to act the gentle- men sometimes and be very independent, and he thought the relieving officer should visit as far as possible every ease.-At this point a letter was read by the chairman from the Rev. T. E. Jones, Caerfallwch, requesting to be informed whether he was not justified in asking the relieving officer to attend to any'distres=ing case, and enclosing the letter he had received from the relieving officer, which, when read, was severely commented upon by the guardians.—Mr John Henry thought the letter very uncourteous indeed, and that the relieving officer in writing it was ignoring his re- sponsibility.—Mr P. M. Evans thought the matter had better be ended, which was seconded by Mr E. P. Jones.—Mr Dawson and Mr Corbett thought differently, as also did the noole Chairman, who were of opinion that when a clergyman or any other gentleman resident in or conversant with the residents of the district applied to the reliev- ing officer, that it was the duty of the officer to visit the case.-It was ultimately agreed that the relieving officer should be called in, and his lord- ship expressed his great regret that he, Mr Griffiths, should have written so uncourteous a letter to a gentleman who was only acting in the cause of humanity.—On the motion of Lord Mostyn, it was unanimously carried that the reso- lution moved by Mr Henry and Mr Dawson be communicated to the Local Government Board, and to Captain Philips, viz.:—" That Captain Philips's letter be acknowledged, with an intima- tion that the relieving officers are directed to at- tend to all creditable representations of distress requiring their assistance, and that the Local Government Board be advised accordingly, and that the Board disapproves of the answer given to Captain Philips by Joseph Griffiths, the re- lieving officer." Ysceifiog.-Mr P. M. Evans said he had been requested by Mr William Thomas, who had been electer. one of the guardians of Ysceifiog, to ask that this Board would cancel his agreement to supply the Workhouse with provisions for the ensuing quarter.—The motion was seconded by Mr E. P. Jones, and carried unanimously. It was then resolved that a fresh agreement with another person be entered into at to e same price.—The Clerk read a letter he bad received from the rector of Ysceifiog, and the Rev. Watkin Williams fai i he was deputed by the rector of Ysceifiog to say that he intended no disrespect either to the clerk or to the Board in writing the Local Government Board, and was proceeding further, when Mr E. P. Jones said he really did not know what they had to do with the matter it had been discussed at their last Board, and he thought it was a waste of time to continue it now.— \Ir P. M. Evans also said that they had had already a lengthy sitting, and had much more business to do.—The Rev. Mr Williams read several extracts bearing on the question, and the clerk having replied, the matter dropped.

THE HOLYWELL ASSOCIATION OF CAL- VINISTIC METHODISTS. It is only a little more than tnree years since it was my duty to attend a previous association at the town of Holywell. At that time, an associa tion was something strange to me, in fact, more familiar to my imagination than my experience, though I had the pleasure of attending one or two before that. Since then, I have not attended many, but, somehow or other, the strangeness has worn away, and the institution a, become much more a matter of fact than it used to be. During the three years th it have passed since the former association at Holywell, only one great preacher of the connexion has gone to his reward, and he was not half so well known as he deserved to be. I refer to the late Rev. John Parry, Bala. There were men of infinitely less ability much better known and admired than be, but they were unworthy to be compared with him for one mo. ment. Such a one, in my simple estimation, was the late John Jones, of Blarnaaerch. A good man and a popular preacher undoubtedly, but one of the least intelligent that ever appeared in the front of the association in Wales. Mr Parry was not so well known to this genera ion, for it is nearly ten years since hewasenabled totake a fore- most part among his brethren. It is not a third of that time since he was compelled to resign his professorship at the college, and then all Wales was edified by the way in which young men, who owed almost everything to him, displayed the n -1 basest ingratitude by hunting him to death in the columns of the avowed organ of the connexion." Their old tutor, who had been as a father to them lay stricken with paralysis, and they in their hungry craving for place and its emoluments hunted him like wolves, land when at last he died from exhaustion and a broken heart, who but they to come forward and have as believe they meant no harm ? They, forsooth, were fighting for the good of the connexion. That was their sole ob ject! Shame upon them say I, and far be the day when we shall be cursed with such men for leaders. But, I have been led out of my way, though the foregoing may serve me as an excuse for saying that but few of the kidney showed their faces at Holywell. The friends at Oswestry tour months ago were net so fortunate, for at that association I saw several of the would-be leaders, and there they showed the world in general, and the Calvi- nistic Methodists in particular, how much wiser they were than the veterans who have borne the brunt of the fight hitherto. This clique was much exercised because the public had not recognised their genius and abilities. The columns of the same paper still, had been filled with the grossest personal attacks on another man. who being still with us I will not further allude to. In fact, every- thing was going to the dogs, unless they had their way. They were beaten in the election to one of the professorships at Bala; and to show their sense of the rightnesa of things, they did their best to make the success of the elected impossible there. There was no meanness to which they did not shew themselves capable of stooping to, provided they could carry their point. They again failed, not through any fault of their own, but because of the great abilities of the young man whom they wished to thrust aside to make room for one of themselves. These are the men who aspire to lead the connexion, but who-it is not too much to say—have signally failed in everything as yet, ex- cept in the hunting to death of better men than themselves. However, I am glad to say that at Holywell association they were few and far be. tween, and the venerable moderator was sur- rounded by men of tried abilities, and of high standing in the connexion. A believer in physiog- nomy-and who is not ?—would have been de- lighted at the sight before him, and would have been convinced at once, that he stood in the pra- sence of men born to lead. Long may it bp, say I, before the nation is deprived ef their services. At the same time, I would have wished that more of their class bad been present. When you had named five or six men, the really able oaes became very few, and it seems to me that if we are to maintain the prestige of our associations, we must devise some means to secure the presence of a greater number of our leading men. The system by which some of the monthly meetings and presbyteries choose their representatives is, in my humble opinion, essentially bad. They are chosen—if I am correctly informed-by rotation, and according to seniority. The reason advanced for the system is, that being ordained, the man is supposed to be competent to perform, and has a right to all the privileges of his office. Some- times, therefore, it cornea to the turn of men who have not the least influence in the monthly meet- ing to represent that monthly meeting at the as- sociation. The truth is they cannot represent ie, for they have not the required ability, and the system by which they are chosen is a rotten one, for it is founded on supposition instead of on fact. Every citizen has a right to be nominated for election to the Imperial Parliament, but the constituencies, with few exceptions, look for fitness as well a" eligibility in their representatives. Such ought to be the rule in our monthly meetings. Men should be elected to go to the association, not because it is their turn, but because they are the best men at the service of the presbytery, and the fittest to re- present it. Some time ago there was a great cry among the several representatives at an associa- tion because they were ignored thereat, and preachers selected to officiate who were not repre- sentatives. The fact was, that the church where the association happened to be were only too con- scious of the unfitness ot the representatives to appear before a congregation of fifteen or eighteen thousand people. Consequently they invited otners, and the association turned out one of the most successful of late years. It was said by the ignored, The Church has acted unfairly, and by ignoring the representatives has insulted the monthly meetings who sent them." Granted but, in the first instance, was not the association insulted by the presbyteries, when men were sent unfit to be placed before a congregation such as that assembled at the place in question ? Un- doubtedly so, and in defence of the institution itself, the Churca was bound to look outside th < representatives for men who were fitted for the position. There is yet another phase of this question, which, as it seems to me, assumes a still more serious aspect. The Quarterly Association is the legislative assembly of the connexion. Ic is the highest court in which all the appeals and all ques. tions of moment are settled. Now, is the decision of the court likely to be accepted, if arrived at by third and fourth-rate men ? Can a court, whose members are selected on such a happy-go lucky" system as I have described, expect to have its de- cisions acquiesced in by the connexion ? I am afraid not. Further, it would be a great evil were it to be so. We expect that a legislative court, and a court of final appeal, should be compoeeu principally, of men whose ability and experience have been proved, and not of men who are mere nobodies, and who would not be trusted by the monthly meetings to do anything. Let the as- sociation be composed of men we can look up to, and if the connexion is to be really guided, this must be the case sooner or later, and then the representatives will be chosen because of their ability, and not of their seniority. Perhaps I have taken up too much of your space with this question of representation, still, it is one that is mooted, even in the form I have treated it, and is also one deserving the most serious consideration of those who have the in- terest of Calvinistic Methodism at heart. One reverend gentleman, who, by his shrewdness and ability, has won for himself a high position in the connexion, complained during one of the discus sions, that too much time was given up to the de- bate of purely legal questions. He was in favour of devoting a greater portion of time to what I may term a conversation on spiritual matters." There is no daubt that some truth by at the bottom of his complaint. At the same ime it must not be forgotten that the association is a legal assembly, and the only court in which Ieal questions affecting the connexion generally can be created. If these are left unheeded, then the whole organisation of the church gets disordered. If Calvinistic Methodism is to be maintained in its efficiency as a religious power, these dry legal matters will have to be dealt with. That wa- one secret of the success of John Wesley rather tnan or George W lutlleld. Tlle tir5t-thou!h in- ferior to the latter as a preacher—was immea- surably his superior as an organizer and adminis- trator. I know of one or two men, now living in North Wales, who are pre eminent among their brethren as administrators. These men are wanted, and the association will be biind to the interests of Methodism and of tue nation, if the talents are not utilise-i. They are as essential to the well- being of the body as the greatest preachers amongst us, and it is idle to ignore their useful- ness. As it is, the greater part of an association is given up to spiritual matters, and if there be a fault, it is that not sufficient time is granted for the discussion of the business of the association. A conversation on spiritual matters is not only desirable but necessary, but, if we are to have it-as I hope we shall—let it be by extending the time, and not by any curtailment of discussion. From my experience hitherto in associations, it appears to me that too misch time is devoted to tllu questions firss on the agenda, to the detriment of those which follow. Hence, on more than one occasion, trifling matters of no moment ha*e oc cupied twice the time devoted to questions ot h- utmost importance. This can be easily rectified, and were the moderator and secretary to put their heads together for a Lttle while the space could be so al.otted that one subject should not trespass on the other. This is a mere sugsrestiou, and I throw it out for what it is worth. In the debates which took place at Holywell, I noticed that the deacons were fully able to hold their own, and this I think is a good sign. For, were the ministers to have it all their own way the lay element wouid be thrust out of the deliberations, and a state of things would ensue which has caused a disruption in the Wesleyan body, while a spirit of exclusive ness would be fostered which woull augur ill fur the future of the connexion. I have already taken up more space than I in. tended. Next week I may have a word to say about the public services and the preachers. RAMBLSR. We have received the following communication from Mr Evan Hughes. Rhosymedre:— SIR,-ln your report of the proceedings of the above association, and with reference to the appeal case as to Nantgljn, near Denbigh, it is to be regretted that so deserving a case for the attention of the associa- tion was thrown out in consequence, as your report says, of the petitioner's absence from the committee, of which petitioner was not informed of the day nor the hour the committee sat. But the petitioner did not fail to attend the only authorised meeting for dis- cussing and deciding such questions. The moderator ruled, by special permission of the assembly, that no discussion be permitted, but to accept the resolutions of the committee upon it, however unusual and un- constitutional. As to the complainant being a source of disquietude, this is the old cry, and a very easy term used by men of inferior abilities in office, when a member at- tempts to defend his rights, to think for himself, and when nothing worse can be laid againsc him. The petitioner intends to make application for another hearing, and in case of refusal the whole affair will be laid before the public.—I am, sir, yours respectfully, EVAN HUGHES, Rhosymedre. I OSWESTRY. MEDICAL.—Mr W. H. Bull, son of Mr W. I. Bull, Oswestry, was one of the successful crtlq. didates at the last meeting of the Court of Ex aminers, held April 12th to 16th, for the Licen- tiate of R.C.P., London. He was admitted i s M.R.C.S.L. a few months ago, and now holds the appointment of House Surgeon at St. George's Hospit-ii, London. "SAMSON."—The Handel Society gave a per- formance of Samson" on Friday in the Public Hall, which was in every way a success, and re- fleets great credit on the choir and their able con- ductor- Mr Whitridge Davies. The following were the principal performers :—Soprano, Miss Harriette Leders; contralto, Miss Clara Convarie; tenors, Mr H. T. Bywater and Mr Chisholm; bass, Mr Glave. Instrumentalists Fit at violins, Mr C. A. Stephenson (leader), and Mr J. J. Poole second violinp, Mr Duncanson and Mr Corn- thwaite; viola, Mr Weatherilt; violoncellD, Mr J. Holmes; contra-basso, Mr Armstrong; clario- net, Mr G. Holmes; oboe, Mr Rylands flute, Mr Deakin; trumpet (solo), Mr C. Powell; cornets, Mr Franklin and Mr Roberts; euphonium, Mr John Evans; harmonium, Mr George Pugh pianoforte, Miss Farmer conductor, Mr Whit- ridg-e Daveg. CHARGE AGAINST A YOUTH,-On Saturday, be- fore the Mayor (T. P. Parry, Esq.), and the Ex- Mayor (C. W. Owen, Esq.), Charles.Edward llol- land, an assistant clerk at the Camh'?'? was chafed with ste?lin? £ i 1^ 7l| ProPei i ^8mpuye"' on Aphi 1?1-? ??P?'"t? dent Gough stated that the prisono! 'hu a? lnten. the money bag which cameto? ? o? Montgomery station, and had taken Z it.MrcJle.??an?.????o ?? it.-Mr Cattle, traffic manaer, said h °at0f with the permission of tbeB?h??'?oSt dence for one or two reasons T?h'?'? ?' tremely young-only nfteen-tbiswf. ?? '?? ???.. fence and there was no reason whaW er to B f. pectthat he had before been?t?''?? wrong, and he had made a franco "?.°" ? h? guilt, and expressed his guilt, and expressed h? e?xtrem?e ,? ?'? pX itence. His parents, ?o. were h.ghlyT fPu ct bl' and he would lose his situation.-Af? ???? t?m.nt the magnates return when [h; Mayor, addressing the prisoner, said'°U\?llt to be very much obliged to Mr C?t?,???, the ing the c h arge, as a conviction wo.^l 109 the charge, a a COhVlctlOn wOll:d nece'arj¡ have foirowed, ?ich wolil h?v?e? "? ?' ? cba; acter. He hoped this woul tb a wVrn n" topri*- oner, and that he wou? nota<?i.??. h. Y Ot ?uch a enme.—T he pn"oner waatLh CHAR^. ACCIDENT AT GOBOWs?l?..?'r "???''?of I t ¡; t h I Ven. mg, an accident of rather M a l arm?l. ? '?t happened to the Great Western br? trlin 110 t t t. ,avo in" O?vesbry at a quarter to *ix '?. down train from Chester. It i, A ractice the branch to di3connect the en-i • the branch to diieonnect the en.ir ''? ?e ent nn? G.)bowen station, a.? ai  ,?{ traint!) run m?u the station by Its ow-i m.m II" 't b e guard controlling it by means of th?t ?'? van. This was the first day of "e 0[* break which had been put ?01 e a anll,! ?'?'- thouh a d.,z? journeys had been m.<?'' "?y bfore, the power of the break ( 'w '??' hbved, to a roughness which new bL- shf)? could not on this occasion be tutt  H} line is an incline for a little way, tili^1^* shed, and down this rap;,¡ shed, and down this the train w. a pace, and en ering the station bum™,1w ? ? the dead buffers which protec,Uu'in:?s' Juha Evans, the guard, seeing wb?t -? ?'c?to bappeu.lete hia van, and attempted t? ?'"? ? bieak in the passenger carriaM. imt lt "a* p,)sz,ible to do so. A-i usual ()n S;t?.ur.l ?°" possible to do so. A. usual on$atur "'ty eyeni"? there were a ?ood many people m tt e .?'? ?' 'f not alarmed by the velocity wi? ?! :?"? ?r. riages shot into the station, thfy ? e0n'lJer' ably surprised by the sudden tO!) :)!),! t/? "'???"<1 which concluded their journey. (?f.?' ?? was a good deal of bumping about, 'and ?"i??em were shaken. Mrs Meredith ofP.. w,s one of the injured. Mr L.■>c.^ ? ?vylljl stay (;nme?, was also ever(:ly shaken INCORPORATION, Moxu??p, Rev. P. G. Bentley (in the (jlia.H u isrs-Kd- ward Jones (in the vice-chfir) S -in^ lV'*1"hton' E.Grima.D. Hichard.,  r ?. E. Griffith, D. Richards, JaW,0„ V' and S. \V(M?mM, the Rev. R. H ?o. ? ? '? and B. Foatke.,a,. d Ehe '{  .,11.  r B. ¡)U es, an t e Mayor ot 0<w' V* Mr1* P. Pirry) clerk, Mr W. 1. B?.?"t" -?, ? t?k MrJ.CBuli. as.c.erk 'ZV? /?c?oMS ?-?.-Tbe Cu?rm? ?ai-el >1, 1' ¡¡ ¡r be committee appointed to IDSpP' th-; hu,li 'U"rQ-^ ¡J IU" La,l done so, and had agreed to Mceptu-?cr h h.1J con, tions, but t h ee they did nos wis'i?'.nn]?"?' d 'l'h V. Ch tl oe reo porte d .— T be Vice Chairman the. ha?r????' t  t.. 'l'h U "a followin report: The u the Board oa the 5th mt. to n?nect th'-iure?? th J: 'I "I' IOns war.is met on the fuHowiu? T<.ursi?v M/ ,1 I t' h '\1 -n r ar. ranged a gHtt emen with Mr Witr,l a 11 i )tI which the Bj?rd now ejniLm." -1\i, ?? *?' to without anv discussion. The Conditions of Oat )'eKe/ —T? fdW!° f S. ,¡, ..In" rUleR. prepared by Mr Scanty L -idnon v-m, by the Chairman: Out-relief' sti granted in tèe folloing C6e¡¡. 1. 'L:)]?? ai?e the Iticorporttiou. To fr'/cc?.? turnpike gatekeepers, to those who keep?;),, ? tho?e whokMp&dog. 3. To tho<ewt.o?r? IatlveB able to keep them. 4. To !bo« who are earning wages. 5. To wives deefhd ov thpi. hn, bands, and children without their partntj. t; Ta able-bodied women without children. 7. To tQ;e who keep aa illegitimate child. 8. Ti) wiveiaoil children of persona who have been convicted of felony. 9. To habitual vagrants.—It wa, areed to go through the rules one by one. No 1 was passed without comment. With regard to No the Clerk said that sometimes persons had lirte freeholds with more money on them than they were worth. They were noinm-J!y freeholders though in 1 eality they got hen, {it ftom their treeaolds. ihere were sometimes, though rarely cases ot that sort.—In regard ioNo th, R. 7 R M. Woods said he supposed it would be aned to on the unuerstanuing than ti:e Board "ompei!li the relatives to give sup, t.-Ti.e Rev. R. M. Woods aid No. 4 might act «-xc editi.dy jnj,lrioua in m ;ny cases. HI3 klJ, w uf a vvxow with live or six children—a hlird working woman, who took ia washin, awl dul everything could t" maintaia her tainily-;ttid tJ pas-, a rule absolute y exclud- ing her from auy re,i,f wuuid be mjuii ms.—It was agreed to ad,l the woms "to sup-d-meat wages" to Xli. 4, and the remainder of the rules were adopted without any discission, and ordered to be printed.—I; was afterwards agreed 0 add to the ruits -mother, "Tii.,t all the expenses 0; funerals be paid, or none." Rural H'l.iltarj Av/liorit j—A meeting of tij B ar(i was af>erwar>:s held.—Oaut-.iin S'-vens t:e inspector, aud Dr. Beresford, the medical officer, read reports, and no ic. was ordered to be smed on different persons who bave not removed nui- sances, failing compliance with which tucy will be summoned. RUTHIN. 1 HE 1? AIR.—At the usual monthly fl-iron Tues- day last, the supply of eutth was tol- ably good, the show of horses, however, be; 11^ rut.er small. Tne attendance of dealers, &jM was ab)a". au aver- age, but comparatively few auimais obliged bands. Prices generally were rather lo.v r than at last fiir. CURRENT MARKET QUOTATIONS.—FR^LI bat- ter, Is 6,1 to Is 7d per lo. t.-g^ 13 Butchers' meat Beef, 8d to 101 eer :1.>. ma-too, lOd 10 lid veal, 6J to 8J. F-sli 0, 2i pe: lb.; soles, Is to I3 4d carp, 10d; iyts trs, & to 3? 61 each turbot, Is per lo.; ha«.loc 4-total per lb.; whiting, 31 to 611 each ,.H'¡n"s, bper doz.in plaice, 4d per lb. shrimps, 3d periaart- COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS, >kxruv.-&; lore Mr R. G. Johnson, the Rov tiie Wanienot Ruthin, Mr J. F. Jesse, ami Col. Joues-Mor- timer. Hijih vay Offence.—Elias a man ing from the neighboured of Wre.t am, charged by P.O. Lloyd with riding in a cart w;W- out roius.—Fined Is and coits. ST. ASAPH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, iHUK-SOAt.-fre- si nt Mr Brown low Wynn eev.T, Williams, R.!v. W. Williams, Mg r l"oul»«i Mf>s-rs. E. P. Jones, T. :'Hnrgf\ T J. d.iafl*> W. B il, W. 81. Clark, H. P rry. T. Wiuitoo, Thomas Sleight, Whitehall Djd, 1/oy!, -To'in Hughes, J. Jones (R.veniaie),^ Mr F Wvnne (clerk). Out-relief, $c.—The out-relief dumg the fort" night amounted to £ 3oG 7s, cben^- s beh'g 3'Snr for the "nsulng fortnight fir house 94, against 116 last. year. k 'W faunas and their Relief.—The Ci<-i-k quested, on the proposition of Mr T. (f, Lunt, ti lurnish the Board wich a return of 1 h t' for tile paupers am the amount of their r-hef, for whole of the union, during the past tiireo f the population of each of the relief districts ■0 added A ?b?! Fi??.—One of the statements't"? ma?t-'s book was to the ff?ct thlt a ?'? nam?i Elizabeth Morris had !elt t? hou.. Elizsi)t?th .liorrls hid lett chi lioti-e lo gft m?rri< d" after being an inmate for t?c-? ^1. t Tl 1111" t twenty years. This anrouHceij't.'?t.asi"??? expected, gave ri?e to considerable^ Ct, ko -he ¡nO:. Chairman remar k in? that it wa- or.e ?? 1 h "1 b t. fo 'r ,olli nove i en?ries he had seen in the boo,? ???* n?t Local Ta??oM.—MrT. Winston  the budget promised to re! icve I he local ra • the extent of a million and a quarter, ?  wished to ask what proportion of tb?'! ?"? came to that union, and would th?? nm.j""? ''? t CoDlI. ever It was, be included in the rates J''?? Gut ?-The Clerk replied that the only ?,MOOO; received from Government w ta :tb?ut *•' 0( one-half the amount expended for the  ance of lunatics; and that sum was incja the present calls. The amount paid by the alio? for lunatic fees was about .660 The Representation of the 0F.anOM? ?.?. Mr Jone", Riverdale, called attention to .? parish of Cefn, which he thought was not properl y represented at the Board, and he shouM ?' possible, to have the matter remedied next V? i be parish of St. Asaph was <hv'den inw  parts, two of which were exceedingly  sented, and without wishing to disturb tne sent existing arrangements, he "tit! delred toc?? a want in reference to the parish of Cer. Supplied. -The Chairman In other words, yon?o?? say that St. Asaph should have a ?arth re. sentative.-Mr Powell Jones instanced Abtj¡¡t as a much stronger case. St. Asaph was ra about 218,000, and was well represented, ju Abergele was ated at C2 l,oco, and ^'ionJ- hei gHardians.—The Chairman thougbt soe parl:8t were over-represented, and Denbigh, w" "? ?oie value of only '£13,000, had four ??);??<. The question, he thought, shoaH be lcoked TeaeraHy.—Mr W. M. Clarlr, said, ID ??.?.a, the matter should be looked at comparative cording to pop n lation, area, r..teabJe vaJu\ all" After some farther remarks, it wa? agr ,,d point a committee to consider the meqna? ? jc the representation of the various pans > afterwards to report OR the subject..  f? The Water ?Mpp?.—A letter was recei', the Local Government Board sanct'oBia?,?,?- posed scheme for supplying the heuae wtt" water from the Llanefydd works.

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