Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

DISTRICT NEWS. L I dt?t^ BALA.. I X ^oIONS, SATURDAY, September 18th.—Before I J. Jones, Esq., 0. Richards, Esq., and R. J. Ll. Price, Esq. David Jones, shopkeeper, of Sarnan, was arged by Gwen Jones, of the same place, with having assaulted her on Tuesday, the 7th inst. According to ccmplamant's statement she was driving defendant's mare from the hedge of her garden when he rushed at her, E,Eized her by the neck ¡l swea.-i? he wouM kill her, I tnew her down ?? ?q??pzed her throat. She bceame cnconsoou-. fnr some t.ime and h?d been so ill ever siccp 4- '1 "?' ? ?' under medical treatment. She found "reat a.fiict,it y i- n savallowin,- anytbiu"Dr. Willi-,lms sa;r l he a,. cuity ia swallowing anything—Dr. WUHpms said he aud his fis9istant had at'cnded complainant, there wag ret a  in her throat that must have been caused by F p-essure. Fined 10s. and 65, 8d. costs.—The ?uMrman said he wished to remark tLat the defendant in "Welsh, into his hand as he (the 1 jaiitnai:; entered the court, written bv a rjerson piquing himself David Rol erts, Penybryn Bstfcel, Llandderfel, and saying that if the Court were to believe every word ?ich wouU be stated by the defendant, &. Now this P:'achce, wuich WUS becomin- verv ?nera!, he wished em^ DhaU-iccaaTllly v to protest against. It was extremely :nphatIcany to protest against. It was ex:treeJy Improper to address the magistrates in this way, on liai Tf* any person. Such letters did no good whatever: if aivibing, they tended to excite the idi3nation a?d contempt of the magistrates. Steali)z.q a Coat.-Alfred Mason, a tramp, was cliargc-d wIth stfaling a coat, the property of Thcruas Davies, a carpenter. Prosecutor was working at Rhy/Tyrefail farm, 1 l j left his top coat in the cow house, while he went to dinner. On his return the coat had disappeared. P- .TC oner was seen coming from the place in question with coat partly hid, and was captured with it in his possession. Committed for trial at quarter sessions. BRYIIIBO. J1^10 WATEIR TROUGH.—The water trough, situated j ? neat the Crachdir farm, on the Chester and Minera turnpike road, and which has done good services for many yal's to both man and beast, has during the last few weeks been broken. On the return of dry weather, in CiLse it is not replaced or efficiently repaired, many a weary tiaveiler will feel its loss. Where are the road commissioners or their officials, or those whose duty it is to attend to the matter ? BRICK MAKING.—The proprietors of the Brymho Works are embarking further, and at considerable expense, in the brickmaking trade. One of Hoffman's patent kilns, with engines and the Lest class of machinery, is now being erected at Caerllo, on the norih side of the Eryinbo estate, and adjoining the Minera branch of railway where there appears to be almost an inexhaustible supply of clay of very excellent quality. The capacity of the works .vhen completed will be to turn out about forty thousand per day, and we learn that it is the intention of the proprietors to offer a mo-t excellent we!l-pressed buck at such a figure as to ensure a good demand. "n CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. I "H T1 JRTN-NI .r..TERTAIDIENTs.-Arrangementg are being made to establish a series of entertainments for the winter months, similar to the Penny Readings which I were so successfully carried on some time ago. EXCURSION TO THE SEA SIDr,On "Monday, an excursion ran to Rhyl, Bangor, via Corwen. The train started from Acrefair, but the deterring influence of the weather for the past week was so great that not a sin°gle < passenger went from that station. 0 I ADJOURNED INQUEST.—The adjourned inquest on the body of Thomas Edwards, who was killed on Monday week, at the Waterloo Pits, was held on Monday, at the Black Lion, before B. H. Thelwall, Esq., and the same jury. Mr Higson, jua., deputy-inspector of mines was present, the inquest having been adjourned to enable him to attend. Evidence was taken which showed that it was purely an accident, and the jury returned a verdict to that effect. ROBBEP..Y.-On Tuesday night last, a cow belonging to Richard Martin, of Rhosymedre, was stolen out of a field, near Plasmadoc. It was taken through the toll-gate at Rhosymedre about two o'clock on Wednesday morning, and traced by P.C. Morris to Oswestry, and found there in the possession of a cattle dealer named Charles Llewelin, who said he bought it in the fair of a man for JE15 10s, the cow being worth P-10. He could give no account at all of the man he bought from. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—Of late years it has been the custom here to hold the harvest thanksgiving services on Sunday. This year, however, it was resolved to hold them on a week day and Wednesday last was the time appointed, when two English services were held. The altar and other portions of the sacred building were beautifully and tastefully decorated with evergreens, flowers, and wheat. Morning service was held at eleven. The prayers were read by the Rev. J. D. Edwards, vicar, and the epistle by the Rsv. W. Jones, curate. The sermon was preached by the Rev. D. Jones, senior curate of JJiangoiien, irom Jereminh v. 24. He reserveth nnto us the appointed weeks of the harvest." There:was a very good congregation. The second service was held at seven p.m., the prayers being read by the Rev. James Jones, curate of Rhosllanerchrugog. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Ellis Roberts, rector of Llanfihangel, formerly curate of Rhosymedre. Tho Rev. gentleman took his text from Leviticus xxiii. 39. Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month when ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep a fea,-t unto the Lord seven days, on the first day shall be a Sabbath, and on the eighth day shall be a Sabbath." The congregation was very large. The hymns used were the beautiful Harvest Hymns in the Ancient and Modern collection. At the close of each service collections were inad2 in aid of the Church Pastoral Aid Society, which society assists in retaining the services of a curate in this populous district. ELLESMERE. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TUESDAY, Sept. 21st.— Present: R. G. Jebb, Esq., chahmau Mr T. Thomas, Colemere, vice-chairman; Rev. E. H. Dymock, ex- officio; Mr James Thomas, Newnc-s Mr Edwards, Crimps; Mr Rider, Kenwick; Mr J. Bateman, Han- mer; Mr S. Griffiths, Overton; Mr Wardle, Fens; Mr Lloyd, and Mr Lee Mr Staut, clerk; Mr Pritchard, master. Treatment of Tramps.—Mr James Thomas thought it advisable that troughing should be put round the cells; he noticed in his visit on Saturday last that the rain was likely to do a great deal of damage.—The Master said that the trougbing was not included in the contract.— The Chairman thought that the matter had better be left in the hands of the house committee for them to obtain an estimate of the cost.—In reply to the chairman, Mr Pritchard, the master, said that on the previous night five men and one woman had been admitted to the casual ward. There were five more applicants, who had asked if they were expected to take a bath, and on being assured that they would, declined the process, and on being 1 I 0 pressed to enter, politely told the master that they would see him d-d fust! j Letting Land.-The Clerk read a letter from the Poor Law Board referring to the letting of some land by the guardians to a yearly tenant. The 0< ard had no objection to these terms, but instead of an agreement signed merely by the chairman on belaii of the guardians, the ardians should themselves execute the lease, a draft of which should be prepared and forwarded to the Poor Law Board.-The Clerk was directed to have a draft ready for the perusal of the board at their next meeting.—Mr Lloyd withdrew the motion made by him some short time ago, that the guardians should occupy the land in their own hands. Aii Ltsaiie Inmate.—The Clerk "?? letter from Dr. Roe, cal1in the attention of the Guardians to the case of Mary B yoiin, lately admitted in the workhone in nn in- itaue stal.- ?? ?? ? nosy, and caused so much dis- ??Mce in the female ward, preventing the rest of the ?rDatients, that he felt called upon to recommend her ??al to agylam __A discussion took place, the remarj2irig that omp.amts had been made at ?ictou? about old people bemg sent to the asylum when tw were all but worn ? He though of course every attention onuht to be paid to cases, especially if there was ae t b fi a chance ? ? tjent reC(!Ivmg ene t. In the present aCe he suggested that she be placed in a different part :Sthe bonse, that someone be pt to look after her ?? fortnight, and by next Board day they would see further into the matter. _n LLANGEDWYN. FLOWER SHOW, AND PRESENTATION TO THE j LATE VICAR. On Saturday last, Sir Watkin and Lady Williams Wynn entertained a numerous company at Llangedwyn w 11 • and according to established custom distributed ? to successful cottage gardeners in the parishes of ?"??wyn Llanrhaiadr, Llanslhn, and Trefonen. The sh^ ow wa held in the cave at the back of the hall, and in point of _aEtity and qnality of vegetables displayed far  ?f ?A any previous year, some splendid specimens of pctatoes, onions, cabbages, carrots, and turnips being sent in. The jndges, S. K. Mainwaring, Esq., the Rev ?'WE Kynaston, and Mr Middleton, having very satis- tMlv performed their onerous duty, Lady Wynn and fVwent from the hall to the cave, where, supported by Sir ?r atkin! she, with a kindly recognition to each sue- L?l exhibitor, delivered the following prizes T?!.?"T?c;TT OF LANGEDWYN.-Or tUe cleanest and best kept cottage-1st, Jane Morris, Wernole; 2nd, Martha Owea. .bcr??aa? n; 3rd, Griffith Thomas, Wernole; 4th, Mary Vaughan, Wernole. For the best cultivated garden-lst, Yaughan, The Lodge 2nd, James Moms, Wernole E'?o??orri.,Tynrhos 4.h, Thomas Edwards! Cilbach, » Edward Hughes, Wa?on, PARISH OF —For the cleanest and best ??1is? t,? Ro?= er Jones, Briw 2nd, ditto; 3rd Robed cottage 4th John Jones, Ffrydlin. For the best affarden—1st, John Jones, Ffrydlin; 2nd, John no_ Brfw; ?, Roger Jones, Briw .crs, Briw; 3r, 3 ? ?? ??-' LL?EHAiADR.-For the cleanest and best kept ?S?-lst, Joseph BoweD, Wernbs, 2nd, Robert Morris, Scrweah; 3rd, Thomas Rogers, Gartheryr. For the best cultivated garden—1st, Henry Jones, Llan- rhaiadr; 2nd, John Hughes, Alltgoch; 3rd, Robert Morris, Scrwgan; 4th, Edward Morris, Llanrhaiadr. PARISH OF TREFONEN.—For the cleanest and best kept cottage—1st, Sarah Roberts, New Royal Oak; 2nd, John Dyke, Bridge Cottage 3rd, Thomas Smith, near the Post Office; 4th, Richard Jones, Pottery Cottages. For the best cultivated garden—1st, Thomas Lewis, Nuttree Wharf; 2nd, John Dyke, Bridge Cottage 3rd, John Morris, School Lane; 4th, Richard Roberts, Mr France's Rock. FLOWERS.—Best grown window plant—1st, Police-con- s'able Einkard Roberts, Llansilin; 2nd, Edward Davies, OcLryllwyn. Dest nosegay of cut flowers-1st, Martha Owen, Scrwgan. VEGETABLES.—Kidney potatoes (early)-lst, Edward Parry, Vicarage-fach 2nd, John Hughes, Alltgoch; 3rd, Robert Thomas, Scrwgan; 4th, P.C. Salter, Trefonen. Kound potatoes (early)—1st, John Hughes, Alltgoch: 2nd, Robert Owen, Llansilin; 3rd, Joha Davies, Pentrefelin; 4th, William Davies, Bwlchyddar. Kidney potatoes (winter)—1st, Thomas Edwards, Cilbach 2nd, William Davies, Bwlchyddar; 3rd, Henry Jones, Llanrhaiadr; 4th, John Hughes, Alltgoch, Round potatoes (winter)-lst and 2nd, P.C. Salter, Trefonen 3rd, William Turner, The Lodge; 3rd, John Jones, Ffrydlin; 4th, Thomas Evans, Llanrhaiadr. Onions, best twelve-1st and 2nd, P.C. Salter, Trenfonen; 3rd, William Turner, The Lodge; 4th, John Roges, Penyfeiw. Currants—1st, James "Morris, Wernole; 2nd, William Turner, the Lodge; 3rd, John Davies Hendre; 4th, John Hughes, Alltgoch. Cabbage— 1st, John Dyke, Trefonen; 2nd, John Williams, Ty'ny- jrraig; 3rd, John Davies, Pentrefelin; 4th, Griffith Thomas, "W ernole. Beans, in pod, best half peck-lst, John Jones, F.rydliu; 2nd, William Turner, The Lodge; 3rd, Jane Morris, Highlands; 4th, Owen Owens, Yr Aranfach. Peas —1st, John Hughes, Alltgoch; 2nd, Henry Jones, Llan- rhaiadr. Celery-lst, James Morris, Wernole, 2nd, John Davies, Pentrefelin. Turnips, best twelve—1st, James Mrrris, Wernole; 2nd, William Turner, The Lodge; 3rd, Henry Jones, Llanrhaiadr; 4th, P.C. Salter, Trefonen. Parsnips, best twelve—1st, John Davies, Hendre; 2nd, John Hughes, Alltgoch; 3rd, Edward Morris, Llan- rhaiadr; 4th, William Turner, The Lodge. Lettuce, best four-Ist, John Jones, Ffrydlin 2nd, P.C. Salter, Tre- fonen. Kidney beans—1st, P.C. Salter, Trefonen; 2nd, John Jones, Ffrydlin. Best collection of garden herbs- 1st, Henry Jones, Llanrhaiadr; 2nd, John Williams, i Ty'nygraig; 3rd, John Jones, Ffrydlin; 4th, Robert Morris, Scrwgan. FRUIT.—Apples, best twelve lst, John Hughes, Allt- goch 2nd, Richard Roberts, Trefonen; 3rd, David Holmes, Wernlas. Pears—1st, Mary Prodger, Gartheryr; 2nd, Robert Morris, Scrwgan; 3rd, Robert Edwards, Tanygraig. Plums—1st, Richard Roberts, Trefonen; 2nd, Rowland Davies, Tanygraig. MISCELLANEOUS.—Honey, best dish—1st, Rowland Davie-, Tanygraig; 2nd, John Jones, Ffrydlin. Butter— 1st, John Davies, Hendre: 2nd, Thomas Rogers, Briw. Best collection of vegetables by labourers in gentlemen's gardens—1st, Henry Jones, Llanrhaiadr; 2nd, Edward Davies, Ochrvllwyn. At the conclusion of the distribution, Mr W. Jones, the agent, in a brief announcement in Welsh, informed the company that the present was the time fixed for pre- senting their late vicar and Mrs Williams with the testi- monials decided upon by the subscribers—Mr Peate then read a complimentary address to the late vicar, which was beautifully illuminated on vellnm, and set in a frame made of the oak of the old pulpit in Llangedwyn church, and then presented to him a splendid timepiece, bearing the following inscription:—" Presented to the Rev. W. Venables Williams, M.A., upon his promotion to the vicarage of Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, by his parishioners and friends at Llangedwyn, in token of their respect and esteem for his faithful services during the past ten years. June, 1869." Beside the timepiece was a massive orna- mental silver epergne, which was presented to Mrs Williams, the respected wife of the vicar. The follow- ing inscription was engraved on the foot-piecePre- sented to Mrs Venables Williams by the parishioners of LI; ngedwyn, as a parting memento of their appreciation and attachment. June, 1869." A suitable opportunity had not occurred until Saturday for the presentation.— The Rev. Mr Williams responded in a suitable speech. At the conclusion of this interesting part of the day's proceedings, the company proceeded to the tent erected by the Wrexham Tent Company, at the back of the hall, where Sir Watkin most. hospitably entertained his tenants and their families, to the number of something like 1,000. After the dinner, Sir Watkin, in returning thanks for the way in which his health was drunk, alluded to the land tenure question, and said that he thought it would never become a prominent feature in the political questions affecting this side the Channel so long as a live and let- live policy was kept up between landlord and tenant. He trusted that the good feeling existing between himself and I' his tenantry would continue. He was in the position of ) having a large and influential tenantry, and yet he be- lieved that few landlords ever parted with tenants more seldom than he did. His change of tenants, accounting for death, did not amount annually to so much as two per cent. of the whole number. He had heard a great deal of talk about the rabbit nuisance. He did not care much himself about shooting, but he never prevented his tenants from doing so. (Hear, hear.) This, he did know, however, that in patronizing the field sports in England the landlord was creating a mutual attachment with his tenantry. The fault so much complained of in the sister country, viz., the absenteeism of the landlord, could not be brought against himself; and except when called away for political purposes, he endeavoured to be amongst them as often as possible. (Applause.) It was no time at the present to enter into political questions, but he hoped shortly to render an account of his parlia- mentary work. (Loud cheers.) The tent having been cleared, the cottagers entered to partake of their dinner. The continued downfall of rain prevented the visitors from promenading the beautiful gardens, always thrown open on these occasions, and that no accounted for the company leaving rather early. The hand of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry, under the leadership of Mr W. C. Hay, discoursed popular music, The Roast Beef of Old England" preceding the attack on the bountiful supply of viands. At. the dinner, Mr W. Jones, Mr Bulkeley, and Mr Miller superintended the arrangements. Mr D.C.C. Bradsaaw had a detachment of the Denbighshire police force under his command to preserve order, the men being selected from all parts of the county. By six o'clock the last of the guests left Langedwyn, fully satisfied with the day's proceedings, in spite of the rain. I MOSS. BAPTIST CHAPEL.—The friends of the above chapel held their annual Sunday School tea party on Monday last. The school children to the number of about 120, sat down to an excellent cup of tea, currant bread, &c., and several of the adult members of the congregation also joined them. In the evening a Sunday School literary meeting was held in the Chapel, under the presidency of the Revd. J. Jones, Brynrhug—the minister. Addresses were de- livered by the chairman, and by Messrs E. Roberts, J. Roberts, and E. Evans. Biblical recitations were given by Misses Lea, Prichard, M. J. Dodd, and by Messrs S. Dodd and J. Edwards. Temperance dialogues were re- cited by J. Lloyd, M. Roberts, S. Dodd, H. Roberts, P. Michael, and J. Roberts. The Rev. J. Jones, Pentre, delivered the adjudication of himself, J. Dodd, and J. Edwards, on the impromptu reading and declared Mr W. Edwards the best. The choir under the leadership of Mr Thomas Williams, performed several pieces during the meeting with great effect. The whole meeting passed off agreeably and was a complete success. I JSORTHOP. HARVEST THANKSGIVING,-On Tuesday, divine services were held in Northop church, in thanksgiving for the late harvest. At eleven o'clock the service was conducted by the Rev. T. Williams, vicar, Rev. T. E. Lawrence, curate, and the Rev. Jenkin Davies (Mold), and the ser- mon was preached by the Rev. E. L. Y. Deacle, M.A., precentor of Chester Cathedral, from 2 Cor. vi., 1. We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain." After ex- plaining the direct scriptural meaning of the words, the preacher proceeded to apply them to his hearers in the present day by pointing out how they might be workers together with him"—by freely giving of their substance for the extension of the gospel; freely they had received, and they were expected to give freely." They should consider the gifts of God's love as respected their body and for his provisions in the harvest, they should not only render private thanks but also public. God had decreed in ancient time that seed time and harvest should never fail; and in Israel after the ingathering of the fruits of the earth, the people assembled to bless the Lord for his miseries. In the rougher times of Israel, the harvest festivals were held in tents, which were decorated with boughs, and after that the festival was celebrated in the temple, full of incense and prayer to the glory of God. They could be workers together in the employment of their voices and talents, which were the gifts of God on the public assembly—singing with spirit and with the un- derstanding also. There was a good attendance in the morning, but the congregation at the Welsh service in the evening was much larger, when the Rev. T. J. Hughes, vicar of Llanasa preached. A collection was made after each service in aid of Foreign Missions.. RHOSLLANERC HRUGOG. THE ACCIDENT AT GARDDEN LODGE COLLIERY.—ADJOURNED INQUEST. On Tuesday last, the adjourned inquiry respecting the death of John Prydderch, the collier who was lately killed at this colliery, was held at the King's Head Inn, Gutter- hill, before B. H. Thelwall, Esq., coroner, and the follow ing jury :Ir William Griffiths, foreman; Messrs R. Hughes, R. P. Jones, J. Ll. Jones. Daniel Williams, W. H. Simpson, R. Jones, E. Ledsham, Robert Green, Joseph Roberts, John Owen, S. Melling, Jenkin Griffiths, and David Ames. Mr Higson, junior, the deputy Govern- ment inspector, was present. The first witness was Isaac Ellis, who said I am a collier at the Gardden Lodge. I was a partner of the deceased, and we worked in No. 2 pit. We were work- ing together on the 16th in the brassy coal. I had been holing that morning till just before the accident, when the deceased went to my place. The fireman had been to the place that morning. We were told by him that everything was clear. It was about eleven o'clock when the deceased went to blast a hole at the end of the road. Whilst the deceased was holing, there was a fall of rock from the roc-f of about two tons weight. It fell about a yard and six inches. The rock was about two yards long by three yards broad. He called out twice, Isaac," and I took a pick thinking that only his legs were under. I found he was quite under the fall of rock, and after he called out I only heard him sigh. He was got out in ten minutes. There was plenty of assistance in getting him out. There were plenty of spare props in the pit, bat there was no prop under the stone that fell. There was a prop within three yards of the fall. The props had been taken away to make a pack wall. There never were piops under the stone that fell, and I never saw any need of them there. I have worked at the pit five or six months, and I never saw the least piece fall down before this. There were eight or nine props on the side of the road ready to be put up if thought necessary. I don't think I have made any mistake in not propping. I had been under the place all morning before it fell. I did not know there was a slip till the roof fell. I did not try the roof with my pick that morning, but I do not know whether Prydderch did so or not. He was a very careful man, and always tried a place that he thought at all unsafe.—By Mr Higson It is generally the custom to put up props, but it was not thought necessary to do so in this case-it seemed so safe. I thought that the gob" or pack-wall was sufficient. I don't know whether the roof woild have sounded the same as if thera had been no slip if it had been tried with a pick.—Mr Higson I think it would.—By the Foreman. The men came at once to help the deceased out.-The Coroner: You have given your evidence in a very straight- forward manner. Mr Moffatt, the underground manager, produced the original plan of the workings. The next witness was Robert Savage, who said I am fireman in No. 2 pit. I examined the workings where the accident happened before five o'clock on the morning of the 16th. I did not consider it necessary to examine the (roof in question. I examined for gas. As there was a good wind passing through at the time I knew there was none.—The Coroner: If you did not examine the rot f you neglected your duty.—Witness: If I had examined the roof that morning with a pick I think I could have found whether it was safe or not. It would sound differently if there was anything wrong. The deceased was a very careful man, and would be sure to look at his workings before he commenced. The men are bound to examine the workings as well as myself. Mr Moffatt was down the pit that day.—By Mr Higson In examining that working, I take a general look over the roadway, and I do not sound every inch of the roof. If I see anything wrong I examine it with a pick.—Mr Higson: It's impossible to examine every inch of the roof.—The Coroner: He ought to have examined every place with a pick according to the rules.—Mr Higson: You would want a fireman for every thirty yards in that case.- The Coroner That is nothing to the saving of a dozen or half a dozen lives.—Mr Higson: You would have to pay Is. 6d. or 2s. more a ton for coal.-By the Coroner: I examined half a dozen places with a pick that morning. Mr Moffatt said I tried the place with a pick the day before the accident. It is not the duty of the foreman to examine the roof with a pick unless he sees something apparently wrong. I don't think anyone is to blame for this accident. I have no fault to find with the fireman. By the Coroner: I might have examined the place with a pick on the morning of the accident and not have found anything wrong.—By Mr Higson: The fireman ought to have examined the place with a pick if he saw anything shaky." The Coroner said every inch of the roof ought to be tried with a pick. Mr Higson: All I can say is, that I, as government inspector, cannot order it to be done. The Coroner and Inspector differed as to the reading of the rules, the Coroner maintaining that every part of the roof ought to be examined with a pick, and Mr Higson contending that this was not necessary to be done unless the fireman, in making an eye-examination, noticed some part apparently unsafe. The Coroner said the colliers trusted to the fireman, who generally had large experience, and if after examin- ing he thought a place was safe, they took it for granted that it was so without making an examination for them- selves. It was therefore very important that the firemen should do their duty. The jury had the evidence before them, and it was for them to decide whether there was anyone to blame or not. After a long consultation the jury returned a verdict of M accidental death," and thought no individual blame could be attached to anyone. This is the only accident which has occurred at this colliery for three years. We may also mention that this is the fourth inquest that has been held in the deceased's family. The first was upon his mother-in-law, who was killed by a chaff cutting machine at the Ruabon Colliery his sister fell into a coal pit; his little boy was killed by a fall at the Brynyrowen Colliery; and the cause of his own death will be found in the above report. RUTHIN. I THE FAIR.—At the fair on Monday, the number of horned cattle exhibited for sale was small, and the horses wiih comparatively few exceptions, were thin and poor. Dealers and farmers continue to condemn the monthly fairs, declaring the old custom is better." BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY.—James Maurice, Esq., chairman Rev. D. Roberts, vice-chairman; Thomas Hughes, Esq., Gabriel Roberts, Eiq., R. G. Johnson, Esq., and the Rev. J. R. Owen, ex-officios; Messrs J. W. Lloyd and Henry Grantham, Llanrhaiadr Rev. J. Griffith and E. Davies, Llanynys; Rev. J. C. Davies, Derwen; Lieut.-Colonel Johnson and D. Griffiths, Llanfwrog; Messrs J. Davies and E. Symond, Llanfair W. Challoner and Edward Jones, Llanarmon John Wright, Aberwheeler; J. Jenkins, Llanbedr; R. G. Ellis, Llanrhydd; Thomas Jones, Llanelidan; Edward Humphreys, Gyffylliog; John Jones (Golden Hart) Ruthin Thomas Williams, Llanganhafal; Isaac Lloyd, Efenechtyd. The minutes of the last board having been read, the Rev. -J. R. Owen remarked that he had remained until the close of the last board, and he had heard nothing about the restriction of the age of industrial trainer to be adver- tised for not to be under 30, and it was most unfair that that should have been inserted in the advertisement.—The Clerk explained there was a quorum when that restriction was mentioned.—The Rev. Mr Owen said the board was broken up before that could have been mentioned. Ovefilter's Accounts.—With reference to the accounts of the late overseer, Mr Ezra Roberts had promised the clerk he would produce the account in time for the present board, but he had not done so when the minutes were read. Confirmation of the Appointment of Assistant Overseer. —A letter from the Voor-law Board was read acknowledg- ing the receipt of the form of queries, containing the particulars of the appointment of Mr John W. Matthews to the office of assistant overseer for the Ruthin district, and informing this board the Poor-law Board saw no objection to his appointment. Confirming the Appointment of Schoolmaster.—Another letter from the Poor-law Board was read, stating the form of queries tilled up with the particulars of the appoint- ment of Mr James Cartwright to the office of school- mister at the workhouse. The board observed that the religions persuasion of Mr Cartwright was stated to be that of a "Calvinistic, Methodist." They therefore inquired whether he would undertake to teach the Church of England catechism to such of the children in the workhouse as might belong to the Established Church.— The master having been called in, replied he was already teaching that catechism to some of the children.—The Chairman remarked that there were many Nonconformists' children in the National School, and their parents did not object to having the Church of England catechism taught them. The catechism could do them no harm, and it might do them much good. It contained a beautiful exposition of scripture.—The Rev. J. R. Owen said a similar state of things existed in Rhyl, and so long as the catechism only contained what was scriptural, it was absurd to raise any objection. Financial Statement.—The clerk's statement showed that the total amount of the second moiety for the three districts to be f,1884, out of which the No. 1 district shared E581 NQ. 2, £ 599; and No. 3, £ 704. In No. 1 district 9289 8s. 3d. had been paid, leaving a balance of JE292 15s. 9d. On account of No. 2 district zC554 had been paid, the balance being £ 54. In No. 3 district jE675 had been paid, the balance £ 29.—Mr J. Matthews, the collector of No. 1 district, was called in, and was told the parishes of Llanrhydd were very much in arrear, and was asked when he would be able to get the money in; he replied that most of it would be paid this week-several farmers had promised to pay him to-day (Monday) or the following day.-Out relief for the past fortnight: Thomas Griffiths P.106 4s., W. H. Jones zEI32 3s. 61. Balances against the relieving officers: Thomas Griffiths f.3, William H. Jones £ 14 16s lid. Cheques to be drawn for Thomas Griffiths iEll5, W. H. Jones £60. Balance against the treasurer, f.533 Os. lOd Leave of Absence.— Mr W. H. Jones, relieving officer, was allowed a fortnight's leave of absence, the Rev. J. R. Owen remarking that as he was going to marry a wife he could not be refused. (Laughter.) Master's Joiirnal.-Number in the house, 81, corres- ponding fortnight of last year, 99 tramps, 48. Election of Assistant Matron and Industrial Trainer. —For the office of assistant matron, nurse, and industrial traiaer combined there were three applicants, and it was probable that more would have applied but for an error in one of the advertisements, by the omission of the word "not," in reference to the age of the person applying. The guardians had stipulated that the person applying must not be under 30 years of age, whereas one paper had omitted the negative, and stated the applicant must be muter 30.-Tlto Rev. J. R. Owen again contended that nothing had been said about the age at the board, and he remained until the beard had quite broken up.—The Vice- Chairman said the board was not broken up while three guardians remained in the room.-After further remarks it was resolved that the election should be proceeded with irrespective of stipulation as to age. The applicants were Prudence Cooke, of Kidderminster, 24; Buddug Davies, Wrexham, 32; and Mary* Jane Williams, 22 (daughter of the master and matron of the house)—The Vice-Chairman, after ascertaining that the master and matron's salary amounted to "0, said he thought that it would be well to infuse a little new blood into the management of the house. R100, with rations, was too much to go into one family.—Prudence Cooke produced first-class testimonials from clergymen and others from Kidderminster Buddug Davies referred the guardians to the Rev. Canon Cunliffe, vicar of Wrexham, Dr. Griffith, Misses Griffith, and Mr Charles Hughes, of Wrexham, and submitted a testimonial signed by a number of the principal tradesmen in Ruthin M. J. Williams also produced very respectable recom- mendations.—The names were then taken, and sixteen guardians voted for Miss Davies, and eleven for Miss Williams. Miss Cooke did not obtain one vote, her ignorance of the Welsh language militated against her election, though the board decided that a knowledge of the Welsh language was not essential-that it was always best not to speak Welsh at all to the children but in the nursing department it might be awkward with some old sick people that the nurse was not able to understand them.—Miss Davies having been recalled, the chairman informed her that though a stranger, still on the faith of the high testimonials from Wrexham, the guardians had elected her for the office, hoping she would use her utmost exertion with the children, for upon her tratment to them depended their future good conduct in life, and they also hoped she would act kindly to the sick people. The guardians wished that only English should be spoken to the children. Contracts.-The guardians then proceeded to examine the samples, and decide upon the contracts for provisions for the workhouse for the next quarter. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY.— Before Gabriel Roberts, Esq., in the chair, James Maurice, Esq., R. G. John- son, Esq., W. Cornwallis West. Esq., and R. F. Birch, Esq. The Queen's Hotel.-The Queen's Hotel is a building situated close to the parish church of Ruthin; some years ago it was used as a private house and an iron- monger's shop; afterwards as the North and South Wales Bank. Latterly a widow resided in the house, and in order to assist her to obtain a livelihood the bench granted a wine and spirit license, for the purpose of carrying on the hotel business, and the license was re- newed year after year. Some time previous to the brewster sessions of last year Mr Healing, a respectable hotel proprietor and auctioneer of Rhyl, purchased the property, but when he applied to the magistrates for a renewal of the license, the Rev. the Warden and the Rev. Mr Freeborn appeared to oppose the granting of the license, on the ground that the building, consisting only of four bare walls, without any back premises, was totally unnt for the purpose of an hotel; and also on the ground that no licensed house was required in that locality, there being one each side of it; and the bench refused to grant the renewal. For twelve months Mr Healing kept the house open as a beerhouse, and applied again for a license at the last brewster sessions, but the case was adjourned to this day, when Mr Louis appeared to support the application, maintaining the house was good and adapted for the purpose their worships granted licenses for houses of three or four rooms, but in this there were 16 rooms, and was in every way respectable. He also presented a memorial signed by 65 respectable in- habitants of the town, testifying to the respectability of the applicant, and among the number there were names of nine wine and spirit sellers, so that Mr Healing stood high among his brethren. Under the circumstances, Mr Louis said he could not see how their worships could reasonably refuse the application. Their worships, how- ever, after retiring for a few minutes, decided to refuse the license. Mr Healing in Another Difficulty.- -Mr Louis then applied to their worships for a beer license of the Queen's Hotel, and unless that should be granted, he would have to shut his house up altogether. The required 21 day's notice to the overseers and constables previous to the brewster sessions had not been given; and Mr Louis called their worships' attention to the act of the Hereford magistrates in disregarding the notice. Under the direction of Mr Adams, the clerk, the bench decided the notice was necessary, and refused also the beer license. The License of the Dog and Partridge," Llanarmon. —The license of Noah Roberts, Dog and Partridge Inn, Llanarmon, was on the licensing session suspended to this date. Mr Louis said that the police ofifcer, on the first application of renewal, had brought complaints against the applicant, but no conviction was recorded against him since 1865, and if the police officer had such complaints why did he not bring them forward before the magistrates and press for conviction, instead of bringing a string of them on the licensing day, and that without giving the applicant the slightest notice.- The bench decided that unless Mr Louis was prepared with evidence to rebut the serious charges brought by the police officer the license would not be granted. The case was further adjourned to the 4th of October. Asleep on a Timber IVaggon.- Robert Roberts was fined 3s. and 6s. costs for riding on a timber waggon at Llandegla, on the 28th of August. The complaint was made by Mr Yale, of Plasynyale, through his coachman, John Rogers, who also witnessed the offence. Drunk at Llanarmon.—Jonathan Davies admitted he was drunk and riotous at Llanarmon on the 11th inst. The complaint was made by P.C. Wm. Roberts. De- fendant was'fined 2s. 6d. and 8s. 6d. costs, and a publican, who had come forward with the intention of giving evidence against him was allowed 2s. 6d. for expenses. Begging at Llanferres.-P.C. James Lloyd charged James and Elizabeth Foster, who had been in custody since Saturday last, with begging at Llanferres, on the 18th inst. Complainant said they called at four or nve places, and the Llanferres people complained continually for that they were pested by vagrants who passed from Mold to Ruthin, and vice versa. Defendant, James Foster, said he was a tailor, and came from St. Helen's they had been a day and a half without anything to eat. They promised to make their way to St. Helen's on being released. Sentenced to seven days' imprisonment.

MERIONETHSHIRE AGRICULTURAL I SOCIETY. The second annual meeting of the Merionethshire kcri- cultural Society was held at Dolgelley, yesterday (Friday) week, under the presidency of C. Edwards, Esq, Dolserau. The committee offered prizes to the value of JE147 10s., and awards to the amount of j640 were offered by Mr and Mrs Edwards, Lady Williams Wynn, and Mr and Mrs R. J. Ll. Price, Rhiwlas, a very novel species of competi- tion being invited by a special prize given by the latter lady, offered to tho old woman who would appear on the show day in the neatest and most appropriate Welsh costume, tall hat, &c. The entries were moderately large, the clashing of dates with the Carnarvonshire and Angle- sea Agricultural Show tending to operate unfavourably, and owing to the outbreak of the foot and mouth disease many farmers declined to send stock. The stormy weather likewise was against the success of the meeting, and no doubt prevented as large an attendance as there otherwise would have been yet upon the whole the results were of a very satisfactory character, and the show in many respects superior to that at Bala last year. A very respectable collection of implements was exhibited. Mr Henry Hannam, smith, Gwyddelwern, Corwen, showed a thrashing machine and two ploughs; Mr Edward Williams, Corwen, two ploughs; Mr John Owen, Llandrillo, ditto; Colonel Bunbury, C.B., Aber- gwvnant, an Aberdeen corn drill. The show was held in a very convenient field near the town, the property of E. Walker, Esq of Brynhyfryd. The dog which took the first prize was brought from Chester purposely for the occasion, and great dissatisfac- tion is felt about it, the animal having been in the posses- sion of the gentleman only a few days. The judges were-For horses, Mr Tom Roberts, Oswestry; for butter, Mr William Williams; for root crops, Mr Leaths, Nantclwyd Hall; Welsh cattle, Mr David Owen, Conway, and Mr Ellis Jones, Pwllheli; for Welsh sheep and pigs, Mr Edmund Edmunds, Llechollwyn, Talsarnau, and Mr John Thomas, Caerbechan, Cerrigy- drnidion for dogs and poultry, Mr George Jones, Birmingham; for knitted stockings, Mrs Lewis, the Rectory, and Miss Pugh, Bank Buildings; and for the neatest old Welsh woman, Mrs Williams, Vronwnion, and Mrs R. J. Ll. Price. PRIZE LIST. I BUTTER.-The best tub or pot of better, of not less than 50 lbs.-lst, James Moltby, Ty cerryg, Cjrwen; 2nd, Robert Hughes. Clegir issa; 3rd, Jane Jones, Ty'nyfedw, Bethel; highly commended, James Moltby, Ty cerryg, Corwen, and Robert Hughes, Clegir issa, Corwen. T1 f'1- m i • II m .< NOUT unops.-io tne occupier ot any tarm, ot the annual rent of X100 and upwards, who shall grow the best four acres of swedes or other turnips, the management of his whole turnip crop, soil, and situation to be considered —1st, Mr William Aitun, Corsygedol, Bai-mouth; 2nd, Colonel Bunbury, C.B., Dolgelley; 3rd, John Williams, Esq., Glanllyn, Bala. To the occupier of any farm, of the annual rent of 450, and under iilOO, who shall grow the best two acres of swedes or other turnips—1st, Edmund M. Roberts, Esq, Ffriddfedw, Llanfihangel-y-traethau; 2nd. L. H. Thomas, Esq., Cae'rffynnon, Talsarnau; 3rd, William Jones, Esq., Bryntegid, Bala; 4th, John Lloyd, Plas adda, Corwen. To the occupier of any farm, of less annual rent than R50, who shall grow the best acre of swedes or other turnips-rhomas Jones, The Hand, Bettws Gwerfyl Goch, Corwen. Best half acre of mangold wurtzol-lst, J. E. Parry, Esq., Glyn Hall, Barm&uth; 2nd, William Pares, Esq., Maesgamedd, Corwen; 3rd, Edmund M. Roberts, Ffriddfedw, Llaufrhangel-y-traethau. Best and cleanest acre of potatoes—1st, William Aitun, Corsygedol, Dyffryn 2nd, John Lloyd, PIas adda, Corwen. WELSH CAT-F LF.-Bnll. abjvo two and under four years o.d—-1st, Davies, Penlan-fawr, near Corwen; 2nd, David Jone'aj Ddolfawr, Llanuwchllyn; commended, Mr Thomas Evans, Groeslwyd, Corwen. Bull, under two years old—1st, William Pugh, Red Lion, Bala; 2nd, Wm. Griffith, Esq., Glyn, Dolgelley. Cow, in calf or milk, not above eight years old—1st, J. E. Parry, Esq., Glyn Hall, Llanfihangel-y-traethau; 2nd, Evan Evans, Gwastadfryn, Llanegryn highly commended, R. J. LI. Price, Esq., Rhiwlas, Bala; highly commended, Edward Walker, Esq., Brynhyfryd, Dolgelley; commended, Thomas Jones, Bryn- melyn, Llandderfel. Heifer, in calf or milk, under four years old—1st, E. M. Roberts, Friddfedw, Llanfihangel-y- traethau; 2nd, R. J. Ll. Price, Esq., Rhiwlas. Heifer, in calf, under three years old—1st, John Vaughan, Esq., Nannau, Dolgelley; 2nd, Robert Owen, Dinas, Festiniog. Pair of heifers, under two years old-1st. David Jones, Ddolfawr, Llanuwchllyn; 2nd, Wm. Aitun, Corsygedol, Dyffryn. Pair of oxen, above two and under: four years old—1st, Owen Owens, Glyn farm, Llanfihangel-y-traethau; 2nd, J. Jones, Glanmachles, Towyn; highly commended, L. H. Thomas, Esq., Cae'rffynon; commended, John Varghan, Esq., Nannau. Pair of oxen, under two years old—1st, William Griffith, Esq., Glyn; 2nd, Wm. Aitun, Corsygedol, D^ffi-yn. CATTLE OF ANY OTHER BREED.—Bull, above two and under four years old—1st, Maurice Jones, Mardy, Gwyd- delwern 2nd, Robert Davies, Druid, Corwen. Bull, under two years old—1st, Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Llaudderfel; 2nd, William Aitun, Corsygedol, Dyffryn. Cow, in calf or milk, not exceeding eight years old—1st, R. J. LI. Price, Rhiwlas 2nd, Howel Morgan, Esq., Hengwrt.ucha, Dol- gelley; highly commended, R. J. Ll. Price, Esq.; com- mended, W. Paras, Esq., Maesgamedd, Corwen; com- mended, W. Williams, Minymorfa, Llanelltyd. Heifer, in calf or milk, under three years old—1st, Howel Morgan, Esq., Hengwrt.ucha, Dolgelley; 2nd, John Jones, Dolu- wcheogryd, Dolgelley. Pair of yearlings—1st, Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, Llandderfel; 2ud, John Williams, Esq., Gwernhefin, Bala. HORSES.—Stallion for agricultural purposes, three years old and upwards—1st, R. J. Ll. Price, Esq., Rlaiwlas, Bala; highly commended, Edward Owen, Prince of Wales Inn Dolgelley; highly commended, Evan Evans, Gwastad- fryn, Llanegryn. Mare and foal for agricultural purposes 1st W. Morgan Williams, Pentremawr, Dyfiryn; 2nd, Edward Williams, Frongaled, Dyffryn; highly commended, Hugh Lewis, Red Lion Inn, Dinas Mawddwy. Two-year- old colt or filly, for agricultural purposes—Edward Rees, Penlan bach, Corwen. Cob pony, under 15 hands-Divided between Edward Walker, Esq., Brynhyfryd, Dolgelley, and L. H. Thomas, Esq., Cae'rffynnon, Talsarnau; highly commended, John Casson, Esq., Blaenddol, Festiniog (two entries). Cob pony, under 15 hands, and under four years old—1st, Thomas Jones, The Feathers, Corwen; highly commended, Robert Griffith, Tyddyn du, Llanbedr. Cob mare, under 15 hands, with foal—Edward Ellis, Brynbwlan, Llandderfel. Pony stallion, above three years old, under 13!- hands-Thomas Jones, Caepant, Llandderfel. Mountain mare pony, under 13 £ hands—1st, Edward Jones, Ship Hotel, Dolgelley; 2nd, W. E. Oakeley, ESl., Tanybwlch; highly commended, Robert Roberts, Coedyfoel, and David Jones, Rhydybod, Llanuwchllyn. WELSH SHEEP.—Mountain ram, under five years old- 1st, Edward Vaughan, Tytangraig, Bala; 2nd, Richard Jones, Ffriddbryncoch, Trawsfynydd; commended, Chas. Edwards, Esq., Dolserau; commended, Richard Jones, Ffriddbryncoch, Trawsfynydd. Mountain ram, under two years old—1st, Howel Morgan, Esq., Hengwrt-ucha, Dol- gelley 2nd, John Jones, Caenog, Corwen; commended, Rees Davies, butcher, Dolgelley (two entries). Pen of three ewes, which have reared Iambs this season—1st, Robert Hughes, Clegir issa, Corwen 2nd, John Vaughan, Esq., Nannau, Dolgelley; commended, Robert Hughes, Clegir-issa, Corwen. SHEEP OF ANY OTHER BREED.—Best ram—1st, J. E. Parry, Esq., Glyn Hall, Talsarnau; 2nd, William Aitun, Corsygedol, Dyffryn; 3rd, James Kirkpatrick, Gwastad- coed, Mallwyd. Pen of three ewes, having reared lambs this season—1st, Thomas Evans, Groeslwyd, Corwen; 2nd, Edward Jones, Ship Hotel, Dolgelley; 3rd, Mrs Lloyd, Rhaggatt, Corwen. Ram lamb-1st, Thomas Evans, Groeslwyd, Corwen 2nd, Evan Owen, Goat Inn, Bala. Pic[s.-Boar, of a large breed—1st, William Pares, Esq., Maesgamedd, Corwen; 2nd, Evan Richards, butcher, Llan- dderfel. Boar, of a small breed—1st, W. E. Oakley, Esq., Tanybwlch j 2nd, John Mills, corn miller, Dolgelley. Sow, of a large breed—1st and 2nd, Edward Jones, Ship Hotel, Dolgelley. Sow, of a small breed—1st, William Hughes, currier, Bala; 2nd, Miss Davies, Penlan-fawr, near Corwen. POULTRY.—Pen of cock and two hens—1st and 2nd, William Pares, Esq., Maesgamedd, Corwen; highly com- mended, Harry Jones, engineer, Dolgelley; highly com- mended, A. Reid, Esq., Llansaintffraid, Corwen. Pen of drake and two ducks—1st, William Pares, Esq., Maes- gamedd, Corwen; 2nd, A. Reid, Esq., Llansaintffraid, Corwen; highly commended, Edward Walker, Esq., Bryn- hyfryd, Dolgelley. Pen of gander and two eeese-Ist, R. J. LI. Price, Esq., Rhiwlas; 2nd, Edward Walker, Esq., Brynhyfryd, Dolgelley. Pen of turkey cock and two hens —1st, R. J. Ll. Price, Esq., Rhiwlas, Bala; 2ad, Evan Owen. Goat Inn. Bala. I EXTRA. PRIZES. I Given by Charles Edwards, Esq.: For the handsomest sheep dog-15t, Harry Jones, engineer, Dolgelley; 2nd, Peter Jones, Bryntirion, Llandderfel; commended, Thos. Jones, Caepant, Llandderfel; commended, David Thomas, Blue Lion, Llanfachreth; commended, Evan Pugh, Ty- mawr, Dolgelley. To the tenant of any estate within the area of 10 miles of Dolgelley, who shall grow the largest acreage of swedes or other turnips, in proportion to the acreage of his arable land-William Aitun, Corsygedol, Dyffryn. Given by Mrs Edwards, Dolserau For the best hive of honey-Dayid Evans, Cae-einion, Dolgelley. Given by Lady Williams Wynn: For the best labourer's shirt, made by a labourer's wife—1st, Catherine Hughes, Queen's-square, Corwen 2nd, Sarah Jones, Tainewyddion, Llanfachreth; highly commended, Jane Ellis, Glanygors, Bettws Gwerfyl Goch. Given by R. J. Ll. Price, Esq. To the tenant farmer who shall, during the last five years (or less) of his tenancy, have expended in a farmerlike manner most money in the improvement of his farm, either by purchasing artificial manures, draining, straightening fences, or in any such way-Evan Newell, Escuan Farm, Towyn. To the tenant on Rhiwlas estate who shall grow the largest acreage of swede or other turnips, in proportion to the acreage of his arable land the exhibitor a member of this society—1st, Mr Edward Vaughan, Tytanygraig, near Bala; 2nd, Mr Owen Roberts, Vrongoch, near Bala; highly commended, Mr Morris Jones, Gydro3, and Mr Evan Owen, Goat Inn, Bala. Given by Mrs Price, Rhiwlas: For the best knitted stockings—1st, Ann Jones, Agof, Llanfihangel; 2nd, Gwen Parry, Tyddyndu, Llanfihangel; highly commended, Margaret Roberts, Glan Meirion, Llanfihangel. To the old woman who shall appear, on the show day, in the neatest and most appropriate Welsh costume, tall hat, &c. —1st, Margaret Evans, Tynant; highly commended, Jane Williams, Bala. EXTRA STOCK. Welsh bull-Highly commended, R. J. LI. Price, Esq., Rhiwlas. Highly commended, vegetable marrow, shown by Robert Williams, gardener to Mr Casson, Plas Penrhyn. Three couple of the Idris-Side harriers, shewn by the master, Mr Edward Walker, were highly commended as also a fine bull, exhibited by Mr Taylor, The Cliff, Penmaen Pool. THE DINKER. _a The annual dinner of the subscribers was held at the Golden Lion Royal Hotel, at five p.m. The entire absence of the local tradespeople was a noticeable feature of the proceedings, not a single representative of the latter class being present to respond to the stereotyped toast, the Town and Trade of Dolgelley." The attendance mainly consisted of subscribers from the neighbourhood of Bala, Harlech, and Festiniog. The president for the year, Mr Charles Edwards, Dolseraa, presided, having amongst his immediate supporters, Mr Henry Robertson, Crogen, high sheriff of the connty; Mr R. J. Ll. Price, Rhiwlas, the president for the year 1868 Mr Jchn Vaughan, Nannau Major Johnson, Tanybwlch; the Rev. Evan Lewis, M.A., rector of Dolgelley Mr R. Sorton Parry, Aberhia, Carnarvonshire; and Mr Morgan Lloyd, Inner Temple, London. Sir Watkin was expected to have taken part in the proceedings, but forwarded a telegram to the pre- sident, expressing his regret that he was unable to attend, being detained at Oswestry by important business. The vice-chair was occupied by Mr James Moltby, Ty-Ceiriog, the vice-president for the year. The loyal toasts having been proposed and drunk, the Chairman proposed the Army, Navy, Militia, and Volunteers," coupling with the toast the names of Major Johnson for the Army, and Captain Massey Jones and Lieutenant Romer Williams for the Militia. The Rev. Evan Lewis, rector of Dolgelley, responded to the Bishop and Clergy, and Mr Robertson to the toast of the Lord Lieutenant. The health of the member for the county was '.acknowledged on behalf of Mr Williams, whose health would not permit his attendance, by Mr Price, of Rhiwlas, and Mr Robertson having proposed the Pre- sident, the Chairman replied, and then gave the toast of the evening. He said The success and prosperity of the Merioneth- shire Agricultural Society chieily and essentially depends upon Merionethshire itself, and when I bring this toast under your notice, I directly appeal to the heart and feelings of every individual in the county, and it is of no use your appointing a president, a vice-president, or a committee, unless individually you put your shoulders forward, and each man strives his utmost to help on the society in the attainment of the good and useful objects which its promoters have in view. This year we have had many and great difficulties to contend with. and at one time the holding of a show this year seemed almost an impossibility. The recent outbreak amongst cattle the foot and mouth disease, has unhappily been pro- pagated into this county by a heifer which was imported from Shropshire by a farmer living at Llwyngwril, and I regret exceedingly to state that from the report which [ has been presented to the magistrates sinoe Tuesday last, we find that no less than forty-eight animals have in Llwyngwril and its neighbourhood been affected with the disease. Fortunately the outbreak has been confined to the immediate locality of Llwyngwril, but it behoves every tenant farmer to look about him, and be prepared against an outbreak of this disease amongst his own stock. This outbreak has, to a certain extent, been very detrimental to the success of the show, and at the meeting of the magistrates the advisability of holding the show at all was seriously questioned by many. However, we determined to hold the show, excluding the exhibition of stock from the infected district, and, with regard to the show of Welsh cattle, and especially bulls, the judges give us credit for having a better display in these classes than was manifest iu the show at Bala last year. (Hear, hear.) That is the way in which I wish to see us pro- gress, that every succeeding show of this society may be superior to its predecessor. (Hear, hear.) Respecting the prizes I would say that the gentry merely exhibit as an incentive to the tenant farmers to come forward and do likewise, and their prizes are purely honorary. We wish to see the tenant farmers of the county do a little better in their farming. At present many of them will not giva the shilling to bring back the pound, they will go on i taking everything off their land, and putting nothing on. We wish to see them lay out a little more in the improve- ment of their farms, and if they have not capital of their own, let them borrow of their landlord at a low rate of interest. I, as one, should be glad to lend any assistance of this kind to any of my tenants, but it must be upon the understanding that the money so borrowo is to be laid oat in the improvement of his land. By this means agriculture in Merionethshire will be greatly improved — and we all admit that there is much room for improve- ment-and the farmer by expending the shilling will surely reap many pouads. In this society I have always felt a deep interest, and in its formation and piogi^s I have taken much pains and great trouble, and I hope that my successor, whom I shall shortly name to you, may display as much interest in the welfare of the society its I and my coadjutors of this year have done and tlieu no fears need be entertained of the future of the society. The show next year will be held at Corwen, on or about the last Friday in September, and the root crops of that year will not be awarded prizes until the year following. The Hon. C. H. Wynn, of Rhug, will be the presidt-nt for 1870, and Mr Jones, Brynmelyn, the vice-president. (Applause.) I cannot let the opportunity slip without expressing the deep obligations I am under to our secretary, Mr Walter B. C. Jones. (Applause.) He is a very good and useful man, thoroughly well up and earnest in his duty, and on him the utmost reliance may be placed. (Hear, hear.) Had it not been for Mr Walter Jones, who has worked heart and 8oul, d-ty and night, this society, I feel sure, would never have attained 1 such a standard of success, and our show of to-day would have been shorn greatly of its excellence and merit. I have also to thank the members of thp. local committee for the assistance they have afforded me, and to express my thank?, on behalf of the society, to our friend, Mr Edward Walker, who came forward at the eleventh hour, and placed his field at our disposal. I now give you Success and Prosperity to the Merionethshire Agricultural Society." (Applause.) The list of awards having been read out by Mr Walter B. C. Jones, secretary to the society, Mr Morgan Lloyd proposed the judges which was responded to in Welsh by Mr Edmunds, and in English by Mr Tom Roberts. The health of the vice-President, Mr Moltby, was next drunk, after which followed the successful competitors, proposed by Mr S. Holland, the names of Mr E. Newell, Escuan Farm, Mr W. Aitun, Corsygedol, and Mr Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn, being coupled with the toast. Mr Aitun responded at great length, and intimated that, with a view of encouraging the Society, he should return to the secretary the an.ount which he had received in prizes, less 93 which had been paid by him in railway fares. Mr Newell said that the progress of agriculture depended to a very great extent upon a good and thorough under- standing between the landowner, the farmer, and the labourer. (Applause.) As the relation between the last two was often moulded by the terms of the relation existing between the landlord and the farmer, he should eonfiua his remarks to those two. It was still a great desideratum in this country that landlord and tenant should clearly understand each other, and that the fulfilment of their respective duties should arise from that understanding in a free and full recognition of each other's parts. (Hear, hear.) He would refer to the words of Mr Aitun, who had said he should have considered himself the greatest fool if he had been successful in taking the priza for the greatest investments for farming improvements, and to a remark of the chairman's who said some farmers would not spend a shilling to make a pound. These remarks seemed to point to two extremes of one-sided relationship between landlord and tenant; in the one case the farmer acts justly imprudently-in one a fool," in the other a knave-and in either case the progress of agriculture was retarded. His opinion was that the compact between tenant and landlord should be drawn up more from a commercial point of view. The kernel embodied ia Mr Aitun's humorous remark was this-that there are certain conditions now existing under which his words were too true, had been proved to be too true; conditions that would render the investment of money unsafe, and so the investor was a fool." Agreements for the letting of land had not made the same advance as agriculture itself had made—modern agriculture thrust out its naked elbows through the old and ill-fitting sleeves of agreements whose days have gone by. (Hear, hear.) He might perhaps be allowed to say a word to a fourth party, who had a hand in the framing of these agreements. He meant those gentlemen who held the onerous position of estate- agents. To them he would say, and say respectfully, move on" gentleman-move on with liberal terms of agreements befitting the present times of agricultural progress. (Hear, hear.) Mr Newell then ailuded to the game laws and said that no farmer who had come to understand hia landlord would grudge him the free use of the land for all fair and legitimate sporting but on the other hand the landlord who by intimidation, arising from a misunderstanding of the higher rights of his tenants, made use of the produce of his farm to breed rabbits-that landlord, made a dishonest use of the land he has let to his tenant. A farmer who had agreed that a cottager should have the milk of a certain cow, yet, after the compact, came and appropriated the cream for himself, would be guilty of no more monstrous coercion than the landlord who appropriated the produce of his tenant's farm for the preservation of rabbits. (Hear, hear.) Those societies should aim at making imperative that landlord members, by fair means, should do away with this rabbit grievance. They would thus still the cries of many by taking away a burden. (Applause.) Mr R. Parry proposed the Unsuccessful Competitors," to which Mr Charles Edwards responded. The health of the Secietary of the society, Mr W. B. C. Jones, and several other toasts were afterwards duly honoured, and the company separate1 shortly after nine o'clock p.m. Mr Lloyd, the Welsh harpist, was in attendance.. and played a popular selection of national melodies during dinner.