Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

District News. I MOLD. T;.IE CorxTV COURT.—We are infurmctl that Ir R, iper has resigned the registrarship of the M.»ld and Fiint County Court, and that Mr Oeorge BoydeU ..f Chester, has been appointed in his place. titeste;) taken by Mr Roper is one yarded with general n- gret by the public, by whom he i. regarded with much and deserved respect. THE POST OFFICE. For tlie last ten Miss rarry, now Mrs R. Prince, fulfilled the office of pest- mistress to the general and thorough satisfaction of t'ie public, and resigned the post on her marriage a few weeks ago. W e are glad to be able to state that 1 s, t: -diss Mary Parr v-has been appointed in 1 uei piace, and we have no doubt from her long ex- P iUence of the duties, that the same satisfaction will Co given to the public. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The English Congrega- tionalists have secured the Revs. H. Elvet Lewis and I rofessor Oethin Davies to preach their annual str- mons on Sunday (to-morrow.) The Rev. W. Nichol- son, Liverpool, will preach oil Monday afternoon, and Mr J. E. Edwards, Chester, will preside at the even- ing meeting. The Revs. W. Rees and W. Nicholson preach in Welsh OIl Tuesday evening. POLITICAL BITTERNLSS.—'The last general election seems to have left more bitterness after it than any we are old enough to remember. People who were over confident of success, and whose bitterness was as conspicuous as it was unnecessary, feel the defeat very keenly. Their soreness has carried them far enough to cl-Ye their business transactions with all whose political opinions differ from their own, a proceeding which discovers a meanness of which they were not suspect' • and a sinallness which makes them ridicu- lous. THE CARNARVON KI.STEDDVOD.—"The Men of Mold u re but sparingly represented at the Carnar- von Ei-Uddvod, though the railway authorities offered somt: special facilities with that view. There was a special fart' for the four days, and also a special excur- sion train on Thursday. But instead of the 400 or so who went in 1877, not more than GO took tickets on Thursday last. The town of Carnarvon was not more than half as full as it was on the former occasion, and the proceedings were sadly deficient in the 66 go 31 which characterized them three years ago. The special train arrived in Mold at one o'clock on Friday morning after a very tedious journey of four hours from Carnarvon. SCHOOL TREAT AT GWF.RNAFFIELD.—The children attending GwcrnaHield National School, numbering 181, received their annual treat at Rhnal on Thursday welk. The weather was exceedingly favorable. After pinging several glees, part songs, and rounds, the children dispersed for various games, such as foot and sa :k races, football contest, blindman's buff, and tug- of war, for which various prizes in kind and coin were given. Alter tea, games were resumed until seven o'clock, when about thirty children received handsome prizes for good attendance, conduct, and progress. The R'v. W. V. Owen, Vicar of Gwernaffield, having briefly told the children how much they were indebted to Mrs Phillips and family for their unlimited kind- n s-. and liberality, they expressed their gratitude by fc"a:-ty cheering. Among the company present were the Rev. W. D. Owen, Mrs Phillips, Mrs Eyres, Miss INilJips, Master Philips, and Master Frederick PirJlips Rhual; Mrs Cooke, Colomendy Mrs Keene a! I i\lae.yffyniiozi Mrs Roper and family, KhuJ Lmf; Mrs Ellis and Masters Ellis, Mold I' !itl:Ll 47; -Nlrs I and -Ala. t ers Elli.?;, 1 'N lold THE HARVEST.—The corner men are most indignant ar, the r-i..<.ks which we passed upon them last week. That thy be held up to public opprobrum they do j,(ot of, and admit they are the legitimate objects <.f -1 little bit of fun. But they complain be- cause the two sides of the (juration were not fairly set he fore the public. The farmer did come, but he only odered them lifteen pence a day and their own food, liiis we know to be a fact, and were we starving for the want of food, we would see him and his harvest rot on the field before we would have helped him for the money. So the corner men and ourselves are agreed, but were lie to offer them half-a-crown and their food, they would still nnd excuses not to exert themselves, so that they are no great objects of sym- pathy. Besides, we know not how the Cross would c'\ht without; tInml; nor can we imagine how the ladies wlio have occasion to pass that way, would like to pass without being made the subjects of derision, and the objects of the delicate remarks so frequently heard in the neighbourhood. To change the subject. e see t!ie;v is to be no change in the weather this side of Christmas. The farmers are taking it easy, having a lease of sunshine for some months to come, lJ.d were the present magnificent weather to change, without thei_ r attempting to take advantage of it, their landlords would abate tell or twenty per cent. off thu rent out of pity for them, and we should have a ■series of prayer meetings held on their behalf. The farmers live on the conviction that God helps those who do not help themselves, and the fine weather can llo. It will be all the same a hundred years iience, as one of their number remarked to us a day or two ago. IlI(.iH\V,\Y BOARD, WEDNESDAY.—Present: Col. Cooke in the chair; Mr E. Williams, vice-chairman; Messrs T. W. Bowdage, John Hughes, Wepre H. Hughes, Bistre J. Armor, Kelsterton H. Simes, Leadbmok Rev. W. Williams, X annereh; Messrs Abel Jones, Rhiw J. Lloyd, Tynycaeau J. Ed- ward-, Caerfallwch J. Lloyd, Antelope; Thomas Adams, (Jiicin E. Peters, Leeswood; M. A. Keene (clerk); and E. Roberts (surveyor). The Surveyor and his Salary.—The Chairman read a letter from the Surveyor applying for an increase of salary. He was in the receipt of 1:80. Had to do book work, sufficient for one man, travel 100 miles a week, keep a horse and trap with a strong lad to look after it, so that the salary was really small. He quoted the salary of similar officers in other districts which ranged from JB130 to t250.-Tlie Chairman was of opinion that he was under paid, and that 9120 would be a fair sum to give the surveyor. Mr Roberts bad proved to be a very good servant, and he ought to he paid a fair salary. It was not proper to discuss the matter just then as there was only a small Board, and the Wardens were not aware that the matter would be summitted to the Board. For that reason he would give notice that at the next Board he would move that the surveyor's salary be increased to £ 125. —Mr Hughes, Wepre, and one or two others thought of giving notice of amendments, but it was explained that it would be unnecessary, as an amendment could be moved without notice. The milage of the Mold district was about DO miles, which would he increased a-; the turnpike trust fell in. The Waywardens Duties.—Mr Armor made a com- plaint that he was asked to sign papers the contents of which they knew nothing of.-The lie v. W. Wil- liams said that the men should go to the wardens of the township where they were going to work and tell them of their intention. This was considered a very roundabout proceeding and would take up the time of the men in trotting about instead of being at wt),-k.- There was a long conversation about it which resulted in matters being left exactly where it was for another month.—Mr Armor made a short protest against it, and said he would never sign returns again. Treas"rer's .1 n-ount.—The Clerk reported that there wss a sum of A'lil Ills 3d to the credit of the Board at fciu bank.  The ?"<f/A' jp??i'?.—Two letters were read, one from a Mr Fogg, and another from Mr Foster, solicitor, of Sutton, complaining that on Saturday, the 7ih day of August, the Ferry was stopped owing to the breaking of the single chain which worked the Ferry, and several persons had to go round by the way of Chester. He wrote to the Mold Highway Board knowing that some interest was taken in the matter.—The Rev. W. Williams said that if two lihuins were ill use the delay and inconvenience would not have arisen. The delay often occurred and a great deal of annoyance was caused thereby.—The Chair- man said that the best plan would be to communicate with the River Dee Commissioners, and see whether something could be done. Kelsterton Valuation.—The Clerk read a letter from T.Ir Astbury, assistant overseer of Northop, saying that the townships of Leadbrook Major and Kelster- ton were united for poor rate purposes, so that he could not give the particulars require, i.e., the exact valuation of Kelsterton township.—Mr Armor said that Mr Astbury had made several mistakes in his account, and he could not understand how, when he Could give the valuation of Leadbrook Major he could n it give that of Kebterton.- The Chairman suggested that the wardens of Kebterton alid Leadbrooke Major should meet Mr Astbury and agree upon the separate valuation.—To this Mr Armor objected and insisted that the Clerk should be instructed to do the work for him, and he would not pay the call made, or in fact do anything else.—The Chairman insisting on pro- ceeding with the business, the subject dropped. The only other business was the signing of cheques, t-c. LOCAL BOARD, WEDNESDAY.—Present: Messrs M. Lloyd Jones (chairman), J. Hughes Jones, Ed. Wheldon, dolm Hughes, Joseph Eaton, G. H. Adams, Win, Evans, and Henry Roberts. Mr G. Trevor Roper, clerk, and Mr I. Jones, surveyor. Aliened Encroachment at the Baptist Chapcf.—Mr Roper reported the decision of the committee ap- pointed to in vest.igate the alleged encroachment and which we reported in the report of the proceedings of the last Board. He also read a letter which he had written to Professor Gethin Davies on the subject, which gave entire satisfaction to the Board. The probability being that an amicable arrangement would be arrived at. Sanitary State <\f the Town.—A letter was read from the Local Government Board, stating that the report of the medical officer had been under its consideration inquired of the Board what had been done with regard to the improvement of Fouudcr's-yard, the closing of certain public wells, and the providing of [l n apparatus for the disinfection of infected articles of clothing. The report of Dr. Williams was read, and with regard to Founder s-yard, It was stated that it had been repaired, the sewage removed, and the general state of the place improved. The open wells in Milford-street, Ffynonfa, and Cilcen-road, were now in the same state as they had been when re- ported on by Dr. Williams.—Mr Wheldon thought the best plan would be to erect pumps where the wdls were new placed, so as to prevent pollution.— Mr Eyton said that Ffynonfa was the principal source of water supply to the district years ago, and he did n it think the quality very had now.—The Chairman suggested that they should have the water analysed, :<nd if the report was unfavorable, then the "wells ought to he closed.—Mr Wheldon said that would not in p.t the difficulty, as mad dogs might go into the well and drink. But apart from that, they had no other water supply often in winter and summer, as the Gas and Water Company failed to supply the town. At the same time, he had two sunk wells con- taining the sewrge -if his houses close to the well, and he could not but think that the sewage percolated into the well.-—The Clerk thought the company could he compelled to supply water to all the town.—Mr Wheldon said that since he called attention to the matter, the company had provided some sort of wells f..r purifying the water, but they were in dirty places and, in his opinion, rather worse than better. With regard to o, plentiful Mipply, since public attention h?thecn ??t?cd to the matter, he co?d not complain c,f tll' t'C\!lIr):llY in that p?ticmar. In order to hri!? the matt'r to. an is,;ne, he Jwopo<ed that an an dvsis o£ the \Vat"l' In thO' \1} Id 1 I --lioiild be prr., ?,41. which was seconded by Mr Eaton and a-ree d t tl e matter ,I'" a"ree ¡e Illa er r"/ar\Ct\o'a li inf *™itary Committee.' With 1-)eil)q Cliti-ii.;ite(I to the '?,'Iiiitary (loiiiiiiittee. H I r .:u to a t 1"11\ "C Ing :\l'l)!\r"tll' th "'I .k  "t' t >} t 'th' 8, e. PI as faSKrtfi t^SS » cfththeBlerkUhS 1 b"t method would be t?m.n?? ?? ?", '.?t'e ? slight compensation. ?? ????? -??? j   Letter frnm tic Coroner.—A letter was read from ] the coroner of the county, forwarding a presentment made by the jury at an inquest held on the body of j Charles Turner, a boy who was drowned in the river Alyn whilst bathing some six or seven weeks ago. The jury recommended the Board to issue a hyelaw by which bathing in the river where there were footpaths ■ along should he prohibited. At present it was nothing unusual to see a lot of boys and men in a state of nudity close to the public footpath.—The Clerk said that he would not like to discourage bathing, so long as it was carried on where it would not he offensive, and that, certainly ought to he done. There were plenty of places in the river which could he tHed, without it becoming ;.n annoyance and those wishing to bathe should go there, instead of obtruding them- selves on the public. —Mr J. H. Jones suggested that one or two should he summoned for indecent exposure but the Clerk said the magistrates could do nothing unless it could he proved that the party offending did the act with an indecent intent.—The Chairman said they were remodelling their byelaws and they could easily insert a clause making bathing in certain por- tions of the river prohibitory-, and it was agreed to refer the matter to the committee engaged on the bye- laws. The Autumn Pate.-Tlie Clerk submitted an esti- mate of expenditure for the next half year,^ by which it appeared that 6?37 will r ?'ji ,,Sar I There was £ 11 fi (is 4d in the bank, &? 14" 9d arrears of last rate uncollected and the tolls were estimated at k2;-) which was a rate of ninepence in the £ making £ 3!)2 14s .'d would produce £ 5I>9 15s lOd thus leaving a small margin for contingencies, which should always be provided for.—The proposal of the Clerk was agreed to unanimously.—The Surveyor was questioned about the large amount of arrears uncollected and told to summon all offending parties at once utless their rates were paid. The Surveyor's 7?c?)'??.—Mr Jones reported that Mr Bellis had not completed the parapet opposite his new houses in Chapel-street, to his (Mr Jones') satis- faction, but that lie had drained the property accord- ing to the instructions of the Board. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr Bellis calling his attention to the subject, and requesting him to complete the work to the satisfaction of the surveyor. Mr Andrew Mather had applied that the Board should construct a main sewer up the Cemetery-road, so that he might connect his drains with it. Mr Wheldon pointed out that the main drain was close to Mr Mather's pro- perty, and suggested that he should be required to drain into it like other proprietors. The Chairman said that other houses might be built higher up the road, if so, some drain or sewer would be necessary. Mr J. Hughes said they did not know yet where the new drain would be, so they had better instruct Mr j M; thir to drain into the existing one. This was agreed to, Air 1. Jones said that Mr John Davies, Corn- dealer, had proposed to build a number of pigstyes close to the public road in Chapel-street, and at a distance of only seven yards from dwelling houses. The Building Committee could not see their way to pass the plans under such circumstances, and referred the matter to the Board. After a short conversation it was resolved that, as the plans did not comply with the bye-laws, they should not be passed. The Sur- veyor said that the sanitary state of the town was better than it had been for some time, the slaughter- houses were clean and wholesome, and no infectious disease existed in the town. The Baileil HilI-An application was read from the secretary of the London and North Western Railway steam shed, brass band, Chester, asking for the Bailey Hill, on the afternoon of the Otli of Sep- tember, on the usual terms. The application was granted. The Lead Ofills.Ntr Wlielclon called the attention of the Surveyor to the bad state of the road between the Lead Mills and the wood bridge over the Railway, at the bottom of Milford-street. The Surveyor said it was bad, and he was instructed to make a footpath I along it by the winter months. Chester-street.—The Chairman called the attention of the Board to the habit of placing carts and lorries on the side of the road in Chester-street, and allowing them to remain there over night and Sundays. They were positively dangerous, especially during the winter. The Surveyor was instructed to see to their removal, and if the owners refused, to summon them. This ended the business. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY.—Before J. Scott Bankes, Esq. (chairman), Right Hon. H. C. Raikes, Ed. Thompson, Esq., Col. Roper, and C. P. Mor- ,gan, Esq. The Z?'e?St? QMS?i.—The first business was to renew the licenses, when an important and influential deputation consisting of the Rev. It. Ellis (vicar), Rev. D. B. Hooke, Rev. R. Jones (Wesleyan Welsh), Rev. W. Rapson (Weslevan English), and Thomas Roberts (Independent)-the Rev. li. Edwards, being unavoidably absent from home, was unable to be pre- sent—Messrs. H. Lloyd Jones (chairman of the Local Board), Ed. Whieldon, &c., attended upon their NVor- ships to present several petitions against the granting of any more licenses for the sale of intoxicating drinks in the town of Mold. The Rev. R. Ellis said lie had several petitions to present to their Worships, the first being a general one, signed by all the ministers or re- ligion in the ecclesiastical district of Mold, by the Chairman of the Local Board and several of the mem- bers, the Managers of the Tin Plate Works, the Argoed Colliery, the Mold Fnion Foundry, the Mold Gas Works, and upwards of LI-SO inhabitants of the (, r a ,3 Wo r k,.?- tn d town. The petition had only been started on Satur- day morning last, or it would be much more exten- sively signed. Then again there were petitions signed by the superintendants and secretaries of all the Sun- day schools of all denominations in the parish, signed on behalf of the teachers and schools, asking the same thing—that no more licenses should be granted. Having read the petitions, all of which were to the same effect, Mr Ellis went on to state, he would on behalf of himself and fellow petitioners disclaim all personal hostility to any individual applicant, of whom they did not Wish to know the name. Speaking per- sonally, he had a great regard for many of the publi- cans of Mold, and believed that many of them had as great a horror of drunkenness as liiinself. Ilut, the petitioners looked at the broad fact that taking the Mold ecclesiastical district there was a population of about 6,000, and there were upwards of 50 public- houses, which was more than one public-house for every 120 of the inhabitants. Again, in High-street alone there were IS drinking places. They believed that the number of public-houses in the parish was too many by far, and by multiplying public-houses they were multiplying the centres of temptations. The drunkard would perhaps be able to pass some one or two of the houses, but when he had to pass eighteen it was a terrible temptation. There were in the parish agencies for reforming the drunkard in connection with the Temperance movement, and the petitioners believed the magistrates could help them a great deal in that direction, and they believed that they would. And, believing that so far from the necessities of the district requiring any addition to the licensed places already existing, there should be a reduction, the petitioners made bold to ask their Wor-dii-is not to grant any fresh licenses.—The Chairman said he had not had an opportunity to consult his brother magis- trates, and they would not expect the Bench to pre- judge the case before hearing it. But, at the same time, he felt bound to say that a petition of the kind materially strengthened their hands. Supposing they should come to a decision not to grant a license be- cause they shewed that a great number of people thought the same as they did, that although they could not make people sober by Act of Parliament, they could help make them sober by diminishing temptations, and he always thought that to do that was to diminish public-houses. He was exceedingly glad that this subject was taken up not only by the Church of England, but by all the denominations of Christians, and it was one of the common grounds they could all unite in the diminution of crime and pauperism among the working-classes. He was ex- ceedingly glad to receive the deputation, and they might depend upon it that their petition would have due weight.—The Rev. R. Ellis thanked their Wor- ships and withdrew.—Inspector Minshull said that no complaint had to be made against any public-house in the petty sessional division during the past year.— The Chairman was afraid that the police were hardly as alert as they might be, for a good deal of drunken- ness existed, and people must get drink somewhere. A New License.—Mr Roper appeared to apply that the order for the transfer of the license from the "Same Place" Inn to the house at the corner of Wrexham street and the Cemeterv-road should be made final. It was provisionally granted last year, and lie now asked that it should be made final. It was at first intended to name the new house, the Free Trade Inn, but now it was proposed to call it the Bowling Green Hotel.—The Chairman said there could be no objection to the proposal, but he would strenuously oppose any application for a spirit license. —Mr Roper said he was sorry to hear the last remark of the Chairman, as it was then his duty to make such an application. The bouse was built near to the New Cemetery, where there was no accommodation for horses at funerals and the like, and there was no stabling anywhere near, so there was a positive neces- sity for premises of the kind. He held in his hand a memorial signed by 101 inhabitants of the town, which had been signed by 55 tradesmen, 39 publicans, and 7 professional gentlemen, in fact he had seldom seen such an influential petition.—The Chairman said it might be so, but just before a petition signed by 180 had been presented against it.—Mr Roper said there was a difference of opinion certainly, but he would remind their worships that Mr Mather, the applicant, had been many years in the business, and had already expended £ 2,150 on the house.—The Chairman said any such remark tended to put the justices in a most difficult position, as it appeared they were imposing a hardship upon him. But before he went to such an expenditure he should have ascertained what the feel- ing of the magistrates were on the point. He had nothing to say against Mr Mather personally, but, certainly, lie was opposed to the granting of any ap- plication. Their worships then considered a few minutes, when there appeared to be three in favor of granting the application and two against it. The Chairman announced that the majority of the magis- trates were in favor of the application, but that they might depend upon it that lie had been one of the mimonty. Jio/rg /it Bi'kley.—John Jones was charged by John Rowlands with assaulting him by kicking and knock- ing him with a stick. Tlie complainant was a strong man of about fifty, and the defendant a lesser man of sixty-five. The complainant said he did not like to hit the old man. and thought that bringing him before the Bench was the be.-t course. 1'e was lined 2s (id and 7s Gil costs.—Ann Jones sumim nod Ismae! Evans, j of Nerquis, for hitting her with a shoe, on the ISth of August. There was a good ■lea! of provocation, and the justices thought it sei wd her right. Drunkenness.—William Roberts and Edward Jones charged by P.C. T. Jones with being drunk and dis- orderly at Mvnydd Issa, on the lith August. Fined 5s each and cost. Sit i-tt i(s. -Th(litizt., Griffiths was summoned by his mother for tlneatening her and abusing her. He iiad j also struck her several times. She then went Oll to say the lad was a good one and none could be better, but Inspector Minsliali said the woman was al ways complaining to the police and sending for them almost every night. They had repeatedly taken out sum- monses and charged her nothing. The Bench thought they could do nothing, as the mother refused to prefer any charge. She would have to pay 4s (id costs. Two Versions ?c same Story.—Peter Lewis was charged by Mrs -E-f lli,. of the hip Inn, Buckley, with being drunk and refusing to quit. She told the justices a fortnight ago that he was unruly, she now said he was civil, and he was fined 2s lid and 111 (id. costs. j BUCKLEY. ( ORDINATION SERVICES.—The ordination services of Mr H. Elvet Lewis took place at the Congregational: Chapel. Buckley, on Tuesday. In the afternoon the Rev. Professor Morgan, of Carmarthen, gave the sermon on the Nature of the Church," in which he • dwelt very ably and fully on the spirituality which must characterise every church whatever its form may be before it can be considered scriptural and evangelical impressing and emphasising that the points of agreement between the different sections of the Christian Church are of far more importance than the points of disagreement. The questions to the minister were asked by the Rev. Henry J. Haffer, of Wrex ham. and the ordination prayer was offered by the Rev. D. Burford Hooke, of Mold. In the evening the Rev. W. M. Davies, of Blanycoed, Carmarthen, the former pastor delivered the "charge"' to the minster, in which he illustrated clearly and effectively the duties of a minister in three aspects— towards God, towards the Church, and towards the | world the text being 2nd Tim., ii. c., 15 v. The Rev .T. D. Thomas, of Runcorn, delivered the charge to i the Church, taking as his text lnt Cor., xvi. c., 10 v. His theme was the duty incumbent on a Church to make the minister fearless," in temporal circum- stances, in freedom of thought and speech, and in the result of his labor, concisely and graphically showing the importance of these duties by practical remarks and strong t 'hrisfian counsels. The attendance was very full, and the meetings throughout thoroughly i successful. BRYMBO AND BHOUGHTON. BRYMBO \SD BllODOHTON. THE BRYMBO WATER COMPANY.—The annual meet- ing of the Brymbo Water Company was held on Fri- j day week, at the Wynnstav Arms Hotel, Wrexham, Mr W. H. Darby presided, and there were present- Messrs William Begg, William Lester, George Plant, and William Snape. The following report of the: Directors, circulated among the Shareholders, was taken as read :— The Accounts for the year ending :itith June, lsSl), are herewith submitted. During the year l" additional houses have been connected, making a total number of 200(5. Notwithstanding that a considerable number of houses have been continually unoccupied, the domestic rates show an increase of £ :>2 Os 2M on the previous year. After paying the usual working expenses, and an Interim Dividend of 5 per cent per ann?iin for the half-year en(lin? December I i.;it, there remains a balance on Net Revenue Account of £ 77X Is 5d. The Directors recommend the declaration of the second half-year's dividend at the of G per cent, per annum, carrying forward a balance of £li Is 5(1. HENRY ROBERTSON, August 20th, 1880. Deputy Chairman. The retiring directors are Messrs William Begg anrl¡: William Lester, both are eligible for re-election. Mr William Snape is the retiring auditor, and is also eligible for re-election. THOMAS CHARLES, Brymbo, Aug. 20th, 1880. t'eeretary. j The Chairman moved the adoption of the report, and; in doing so said he was glad that the directors were en- abled to recommend an improved dividend as well as leaving a decent balance to be carried forward. The directors he said were desirous of forming a Reserve Fund, and it would be for the meeting to state what portion of the balance should be placed in a reserve fund. He was glad to state that the income from domestic supply was continually and steadily increas- I ing. The domestic increase in the last two years amounted to 1:100-Furtlier extensions were decided j upon, which would prove profitable outlays and would yield a good return. Mr G. Plant seconded the adoption of the report which was declared carried, and Mr Plant subsequently moved and Mr Snape i seconded, that a dividend at the rate of six per cent be declared payable on the 1st September, which was i carried unanimously. Mr Plant proposed, and Mr Snape seconded, the re-election of Mr William Begg and Mr William Lester, on the board of director.^ j which was carried unanimously. Mr Lester proposed I that the sum of £150 be placed to credit of reserve fund, leaving a balance of jE28 Is 5d in net revenue account, this was seconded by Mr Plant and carried, Mr Snape was subsequently re-elected auditor, and the usual remuneration to the directors and auditors was passed. Mr Snape in proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman, said that when a concern was going j on well, there was always trust and confidence in the management. The Brymbo Water Company was doing well, and was in a good healthy position, the scarce attendance of shareholders lie took as a proof of their confidence, that the Company's interests were in safe hands. Mr Plant seconded the motion, which was carried. The Chairman in acknowledging the vote, said he had a very good opinion of the future, as the position of the Company had been so well main- tained during the times of bad trade and exceptional depression, he looked forward for further considerable j improvement in the future. CEFN AND RHOSYRMEDRE. THE BAPTIST BAZAAR.—We would call special! attention to the bazaar which is to be held in connec- tion with the Ebenezer English Baptist Chapel, Cefn. By advertisement appearing in another column it will be seen that the bazaar will be held on September Gth, 7th, and 8th, in the schoolroom, and it is expected that it will be opened on the first day by Mr George Edwards, Trevor, and on the second day by the Right Hon. G. Osborne Morgan. The object is one which will recommend itself to all liberal minded persons, viz., the defraying of the debt on the above place of worship. We hope the efforts of the committee will be met most heartily. t CORWEN. ANNIVERSARY.—On Sunday and Monday, preaching services on the occasion of the anniversary of the church were held at the Wesleyan Chapel. The Rev. Evan Jones, late of Oswestry, preached three times on Sunday with much power and unction. On Mon- day he was assisted by the Rev. Henry Hughes, of Llanfyllin. The Revs. R. Lewis and G. Owen also took part in the introductory services. BAZAAR AT RUG.—On Wednesday and Thursday, a bazaar was held at Rilg in aid of the Gwyddelwern Church Restoration Fund. The Hon. Mrs Wynn interested herself in the movement, and in concert with the family did all in their pw to make it a sucess. The JKfig pond was thrown open for fishing on the payment of 2s each for tickets. The services of the Nantlle Brass Band were secured, who played in their happiest style. It is expected that a large sum will he realised as profits from the bazaar. OPENING SERVICES.—On the occasion of the opening of Plas Adda National School, special services were held at Corwen Church on Thursday. At eleven a.m. a large congregation assembled to hear a sermon from the Bishop «f Lichfield (who is staying in the neigh- bourhood). The text was 2 Kings iN-, 20. In the afternoon a procession was formed ot the children attending the National Schools and also the Sunday scholars, who went towards Plas Adda, where tea was provided. The Hon. C. H. Wynn, the Revs. Canon Richardson, E. Roberts (Elis Wyn o Wynfai), and others spoke on the occasion. It may be stated that ) the ite was given free of all costs by the Hon. C. H. Wynne. He also contributed a handsome sum of money towards the expense of building, and the farmers of the district freely aided in the cartage, For the present at least only an infant school will be carried on in the building, a competent schoolmistress having been appointed t,) teach. In the evening, the Rev. D. Howell (Lawdden), B.D., Vicar of Wrexham, preached an appropriate and powerful sermon based on Gal. iv, 4, 5, which was much appreciated by the audience. CHIRK. BAZAAR AT BRYNKINALT. With a view of effecting a further reduction of the debt of f:.00, remaining unpaid on the Lodge church, a sale of the articles not disposed of at last year's bazaar was opened at Brynkinalt on Monday. For about twelve years Lord and Lady Trevor have been working with untiring zeal in order to provide the church-going portion of the inhabitants in the neigh- bourhood of The Lodge with a suitable place of wor- ship. About two years ago the handsome structure, in which large congregations now regularly assemble every Sunday, was opened, much to the gratification of its energetic supporters. It is pleasing to find that after a very considerable expenditure of money the debt is so small, and it is to be hoped that the disin- terested efforts of Lord and Lady Trevor to extinguish it altogether will be cordially supported. Various in- ducements were held out to the public to pay a "isit I to Brynkinalt while the bazaar was being held. A I walk through the finely timbered park, with its pic- j turesque scenery, was in itself a sufficient pleasure to repay with interest any one for the small outlay that was required to procure the enjoyment, and in ad li- tion to this an opportunity was afforded all of inspect- ing the house, rich with paintings and other objects of interest, and also the extensive and beautifully kept gardens, while those who wished to take home with them some substantial token of having been to the bazaar had an ahundanee of ornamental and useful articles, comprising some of the most recent novelties to select trom. 7 The Great Western Railway Company are certainly not to be congratulated on the manner in whieh carried out their arrangements. The train on Mondav which to take passengers from Wrex- ham to Chirk, to enable them at a convenient hour to attend the bazitar, did more than was expected of it. The unfortunate passengers who travelled with it had the somewhat questionable pleasure of passing Chirk station at a rapid rate, and consequently had to keep their seats until they arrived at G-ohowen Station. Here there was no redress to be obtained, and so several disappointed gentlemen had to traverse the dusty road, beneath a broiling sun, until, after a hot and weary walk, Brynkinalt was ultimately reached. The bazaar was held in a spacioiss marquee a little distance from the house, and was presided over by Lady Trevor and family, who displayed much skill and tact in disposing of the articles on the stalls. There were offered for sale numerous varieties of! writing-desks, money-boxes. small jewel cases, travel- ling portmanteaus, ivory paper knives, hand-painted I fans, contributed by the Misset Burke Wood, and a handsome dressing-set, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. | There were on view a varied and valllahle assort- ment of Japanese goods, and a beautifully worked counterpane, the work of the Hon Miss Hill Trevor and the Hon. Nina Hill Trevor, which attracted much attention, Some prettily-executed views of Scotch scenery, the gift of Mr T. Owen, The Library." Oswestry, were to he obtained at advantageous prices and there were also to be had a number of neatly- finished American clocks, cutlery, small travelling clocks in leather cases, and combined brackets and cupboards. A novelty was introduced in the shape of I a hand-painted Irish meal tub, by Mrs Forteseue I which admirably serves the purpose:. of a wol.l.: box. i Amongst other eonspieuons ohjpets were a magic lantern, large boxes of Roulette a la Belle, a valuable I counterpane, worked by Mrs Tylee, excellent speci- mens of Scotch homespuns, contributed by the Hon. George Hill Trevor, which were offered at prices the purchaser could hardly expect to meet with in any other market, a well-designed model of a church, the gift of Mr Edwards, St. Martins, a beautifully finished i chimney border by the Hon Neville Hill Trevor, i various handsome tables, received from Mr Griffith] :( iiiik, rare collection of antique china, of the cele- brated Japanese manufacture, gi ven by Mr T. Williams, Llandudno, and amongst other recent i novelties were the new photographs, in which are introduced the begonia leaves, pair of irridescent glasses, varieties of spray scent bottles, the popular American game of Box, &c. A more favorable day could not have been selected for an outdoor gathering, and tJ:, who attended the the bazaar had the pleasure of sauntering or sittin" on the garden seats, under the shade f,e "t,e magnificently foliaged trees, and listening to so^ctior.< of iv" vsic i played by the Glvn Brnss Band. Those of the company who examined the interior of the house expressed themselves highly pleased with what they saw. In the oak hall, as elsewhere, the pictures, if anything, were to most the principal attraction. Here there was a fine painting of Ann, Countess of Mornington, mother of the Duke of I Wellington, who was Miss Trevor, of Brynkinalt. The Duke was in the habit of spending his holidays -it Brynkinalt. Another picture of interest was that of the late Sir John Trevor, speaker of the House of Commons. In the ante room was to he seen the magnificent sword belonging to Capt. the Hon. A. W. Hill Trevor, which, as the inscription informs us, was presented to Arthur William Hill Trevor, Esq., of 1st Life Guards, by his friends and well wishers of Chirk and Oswestry, Nov. 19th, 1873." By its side is a beautiful silver inkstand presented to the Hon. I Arthur Win. Hill Trevor on his coming of age. The drawing-room contained a rare collection of paintings I by famous masters. In this room was to be seen a magnificent silver owl inkstand, given by Queen; Adelaide to Lord Sandys, uncle to t, Lord Trevor, a unique blue Sevres boat, and an idea may be formed of its value when it is stated that there have only been four ever made. There was a tortoiseshell cabinet on one of the tables, most artistically executed. In the second boudoir was a present from Queen Victoria to Lord Trevor, when he was a bov. and used to play with her Majesty at Windsor. The dininsr-room con- tained portraits of James II., Arthur 2nd Viscount < Dungannon, Charlotte Viscountess Dungannon, obit. 1828, Charles II., and other notable personages. In the grand hall was observed a bust of the Marchioness of Downshire, Lord Trevor's mother, and a figure representing the Marquis of Downshire, his lordship's eldest brother. Attached to the walls was a beautiful collection of paintings. In a portion of the grand hall there were the addresses presented to his lordship, one by his tenants and well-wishers, and another by the inhabitants of Chirk and Oswestry, on the attainment of his eldest son's majority. We must not omit mentioning the noble picture that was to be seen after ascending the staircase, of John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness by Titian. Amongst those who were present during the day were :—Lord and Lady Trevor and family Mr and Mrs Burke Wood and party; General Yorke, Plas- newydd, Llangollen; Mrs Longueville and party, Penylan Rev. D. Jones., Glyn Ceiriog Rev. W. D. Rees and party, Pontfadog; Mr W. G. Raikes Rev. Ll. Wynne Jones; Mrs Jones and party, Chirk Rev. D. R. and Mrs Jones and party, The Lodge Rev. W. Hurst and party, St. Martins; Mr and Miss Whittaker, The Lodge; Mrs Hodgson a.id party, Sodyllt; Miss Holland and party. Park Hall; Mr F. Edwards, The Lodge Mr Hall, The Lodge Dr. and Mrs Lloyd, Chirk; the Misses Parry, Plasffynnon Miss Morris and party, Union-place, Oswestry Mr Owen Jones and party Llanforda Issa; Rev. F. and Mrs Alderson, Dudleston Vicarage Mr and Mrs W. Whitfield, Oswestry; Mrs Rogers, Maesbury &c. On Tuesday the bazaar was again open with the same good fortune as to fine weather. A large number of the most interesting of the articles were disposed of, and the amount realised on the two days is believed to be such as will compare not unfavorably with that I taken last year (B120). This result was the most noticeable, since but few of the upper class were present, and shows the good feeling by which the visitors who did attend were actuated towards the good cause for which so much trouble has been taken. DENBIGH. POLICE COURT.-On Monday, before the Mayor (Mr I E. T. Jones), Jane Hughes, married woman, High- gate, was charged with being drunk and incapable. Fined 2, 6d and costs. -.tr name d W. I DRUNK AXD INCAPABLE.—An old beggar named W. Gallimore was brought up before the Mayor and Mr W. Morris, having been found drunk and lying on the road side in an indecent state on the evening before. Sent to gaol for seven days. DENBIGH WATER COMPANY.—The eighteenth ordin- ary meeting of the shareholders in the Denbigh Water ¡ Company was held in the company's offices, Vale- street, on Saturday. Dr. Turnour, chairman of the company, presided. The report of the Directors was read and adopted, and a dividend of live per cent. was declared. SALE OF FREEHOLD PBOPERTY.—Mr J. D. LSwis offered for sale at the Backrow Inn, on Tuesday after- noon, a number of detached properties in various parts of the town and county from the Coed Coch estate. Lot one was the house and fields near the railway bridge, Llanrhaidr, called Llwyn Bach, about ten acres, starting at £ 500 it fell to Major Hughes, of Ystrad, at £ 020, with £37 for timber. Lot 2, Bryn- yffynon House and garden in Pwllygrawys, near the Free Reading Room, was twice put up, but only S450 could be got for it, about 2,000 square yards but with little frontage. Lot 3, a meadow of 20r 22a at Towyn, Aberele, fetched ?1,360, and was bought by Mr William Clarke for Mr Hughes of Kinmel, whose I estate nearly surrounds it. Lot 5, a quillet of land at Llanefydd, of one acre, Mr Richard Williams bought for £ 50 tzidC16 for timber. Lot G, "Tan Rait," a house and G.1 acres of land at Moel Gas) dd, Mr Michael Bird bought for JE150. Lot 4 was withdrawn at t700, it was two small farms containing 8:5:f acres, called "Clwt-y-Dllafad Ddu" and Tyn Llwyn." The remaining lots were the old established inn called "Back Row," with stabling for 50 horses, adjoining the lVLarket Hall at the one end and the Assembly Room and the Butter Market at the other. It dates back from 1G43, and is supposed to be the oldest inn In the town. Two small building lots were cut out of Factory Ward end. The house and stables started at £ 1,000 and went up to CI,900, at which sum, Mrs Story, Coppy Brewery, being the highest bidder, it was withdrawn. Lots 8 and 9 reached 4s 3d per yard, but were not sold. There was a very large attend- ance. SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL, TrESDAY.-Present: The Mayor (Councillor E. T. Jones), Aid. E. W. Gee, Councillors J. Symonds Jones, W. Morris, J. Armor, Evan Thomas. John Lloyd, Robert Parry, and W. T. Foulkes; Mr J. Parry Jones, jun., town clerk. Apologies for inability to attend were read from one or two members. Purchase of L(yi?,I.-The Mayor said the special business for which the business had been called to gether was to consider the desirability or otherwise of purchasing a piece of land, lot 9 in the sale which was to take place that afternoon, containing 230 square yards and having a frontage of 28 feet to Factory Ward, it being adjoining to the Assembly Room, for for the purpose of making a better entrance to that room. The place was often visited, and the question of approach often considered and many plans for its improvement had been mentioned but he would wish to suggest a matter before they went into the con- sideration of the purchase of this land. If they made a better entrance to the room the site would be the same, whatever the entrance might be, and it would always be unsatisfactory. The butter market below the Assembly Room was too small and too close for the purpose. He was called to look at it about a fortnight ago, and he saw then that it was sadly over- crowded and too close. The latter evil had been partially remedied by the opening of windows, but still the place was too small. Now, what he sug- gested that they should look out for a better site for in Assembly Room, and that the present room should be devoted to the butter market, by having a part of the floor removed, and a staircase put in so that easy access may be had from one part to the other, with an entrance from above and below. No doubt property will be sold, and when it c-ame into the market they could build a proper assembly room, with shops under it, which I would let for the interest on the money or part of it. —Mr Morris asked what were the probable receipts of the present assembly room '/—Mr Armor asked the Mayor when he suggested to build a new assembly room ?—The Mayor said he could not tell how soon. but property would he sure to be in the market, trust property and must be sold when the parties came of -t F ']'own Clerk said the present proceeds of the assembly room were about £ 40 after the payment of commission, but there was E70 interest to be paid. —Mr Foulkes said the room would make a bad butter market, it would be too hot.—The Mayor, however, thought that if it was opened up as he described there would be a current of air, besides the hall was very lofty, and plenty of ventilation. The sun did not cz)iiie !,i it till late in the evening.—Mr Morris said that after hearing the Mayor's reasons for delay he should propose that they did not purchase the land.— Mr E. Thomas seconded the inotion.-After a few words from Mr Parry, Mr Armor proposed that it should be purchased for the purpose of enlarging the butter market.—Mr J. S. Jones seconded the amend- ment. He did not see the use of having the butter market divided.—Mr Foulkes thought they might come to some arrangement with the purchaser of lot 7 and 8 to have !) if they wanted it.—Mr E. W. Gee said the assembly room was bad and in a bad place, and no town of its size was so badly served in that respect as theirs. He thought it would be a loss of money to buy the land to try to improve It.-fhe amendment was about to be put when the Town Clerk pointed out the terms of the agenda To improve the entrance to the assembly room, when Mr J. 8..Jores withdrew his seconding of the amendment as he chrll i not agree to that.—The original motion was then carried, seven hands being held up for it. POLICE COURT, TUESDAY.—Before the Ma* vor and Mr W. Morris. Drunk, Disorderly, aw' Ahastce.—Evan Evans was ■ brought up in custody of P.C. Griffiths, charged with being drunk and disorderly in Vale-street —Joseph Roberts, tailor, said that on the previous day about half-past seven in the evening, he was counting some money in the street. Prisoner came to him and d". ed some money to get drink, and threatened to | rkMilYl hi-m or anybody else who would not give him money. He had his c-oat off, and was quite in a fight- ing attitude. Witness gave information to the police and afterwards found him in the Forester's Arms with a pint of ale before him.—In defence prisoner said he was drunk, and could recollectnothingof what the wit- ness said was trying to sell a shirt.—Patrick Hop- kins said lie saw the prisoner, he was very abusive to the last witness, and said he must have money for drink, and he would as leave be in Ruthin gaol as out; he granched his teeth and foamed at the mouth He said he must have money. He was very drunk.- T) rt 6 -1"1 urimcn said that when he found the prisoner he was 111 the public-house with a pint of beer before him,-Thc Mayor thought the evidence given that day was quite sufifcient, and that the publican who the drink should be proceeded against.—Sergt. Vanghan said he was making inquiries.—The Bench sentenced Evans to fourteen davs" imprisonment with hard labor. BOROUGH LICENSING SESSION, FRIDAY.— Before the Mayor (Councillor E. T. Jones), Mr R. Lloyd Williams, Mr Thos. Evans, and Mr Wui. Morris. A? C'<??H<H?.—In answer to the Bench, Mr S? upt. Tndge ?a!d he had no complaint to make against; any "f he houses. Consequently the whole of the licenses were renewed without further question. A; few of the publicans attended and paid 8s f;d, the fee for the Magistrates, hut the most part contented themselves with sending to the Town Clerk' office.- Mr Morris wished the Bench to congratulate them on keeping their houses so well, but tlie Mayor and Mr Lloyd Williams said, that if tliev did not choose to attend it was hardly worth while addressing them in their absence. The signature of the licenses by three magistrates was the only business done. ADJOURNED COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS, i SATURDAY.—Before Mr W. D. W. Griffith. Mr P. H. Chambers, and Dr. Turnour. <•barrti of —John Boyes. Llanrhaiailr, ai •- j peared on reiiiano. from the previous \Ve,lIlP"hy. to j ar.?wer a charge of rape preferred bv Ann Jones of Ffynnonyriva. Defendant had been summoned on the previous Wednesday for a common assault, but in the course of the case charges were made of a more serious nature against defendant. Air K H. Roberts, of Rhyl, now appeared for complainant, .1 and Mr Osbert Edwards, of Ruthin, for defendant — Ann Jones, aged (iG, said that she was fetching the cattle home on the evening of the 19th August, when she had occasion to pass defendant's house, and he jumped to her and threw her on the hedge bank and effected his purpose. She went to Dr. Pierce, but he excused himself on the ground that he did not like to transport Boyes.—By Mr Roberts Told Peter Jones and his wife on her return home, also David Williams, whose house was about the length of a field from where Boyes assaulted her. Boyes spoke to her and she hurried on, he shouted and witness told him that she would summon him if he did'nt leave her alotie.- Cross-examined by Mr Edwards There was only a small moon and it was foggy Could not see where defendant was. Objected to go past his house be- cause he abused her once or twice. Did not abuse his wife pr child. Did not throw the child into the water. Boyes had attempted the same thing before. Had never accused other persons of it. Have had a child thirty years ago. The field was a three acre field. Only summoned Boyes for an assault because she only wanted peace.—Mr Roberts said he went to Dr. Pierce, and he said he was too busy to come up.— The Bench here said it was singular that Dr. Pierce would not come np, if they took the trouble to sit there, surely Dr. Pierce could spare a few minutes to come there, it would not take long, he was a material witne-s and the case can- not well go on without him. Shortly afterwards Dr. Pierce arrived and said he knew nothing about the woman, and he desired to have nothing to do with the case. He was, howver sworn, as the Bench de- clined to hear any statement otherwise. He said he thought it was on Monday that the woman came to him, he was not quite sure. She told him she had been abused. He did not remember the man's name. She said, he tried to ravish me, and had hurt her she said she was sore all over her body. Examined her, but there were no marks of bruises or anything else, It was quite impossible to say what had been done witness could not ascertain. Told her to go home and wash herself. (Laughter.) Refused to have any- thing to do with the case. By Mr Edwards The ap- pearances were from neglecting herself and from a want of cleanliness. By Mr Roberts I did not say I would not attend for fear of transporting Boyes, nothing of the sort. Told them to settl it as they knew one another.—Ann Jones, re-examined: Told the defendant that I would settle it for 5s or 6s, if he would keep the peace; would have settled it for nothing if he would be quiet, but not since this case. —Dr. Williams, Botta ddu, about a mile from com- plainant's, saw her on the 19th of August, saw nothing different; she said something about Boyes, but did not take notice; understood there had been a quarrel; took her cattle past Boyes'; did not see Boyes. Cross-examined by Mr Edwards She did not accuse Boyes of anything serious. She is a quarrelsome woman. Never heard of her accusing persons of rape. She is often excited and out of her way. She often quarrels with Boyes. The best way was to go away from her. She told my wife that I had also done the same as she now accused Boyes. Know her well. Was bred and born there.Peter Jones, described an interview between the parties which took place at his house after the quarrel, both him and his wife were frightened, and did not understand the charge. The witness did not advance the case at all. Robert Jones, Fynonrivia, brother of the complainant, said that when his sister had been for the cows that night she said that Boyes would not let her alone. Came to town on Saturday, consulted Mr Tudge as to what they should do to keep the peace, but did not tell him the serious charge, only told him that Boyes would not leave her alone. This being all the evi- dence, the Bench were unanimously of opinion that there was no corroborative evidence, and accordingly the charge was dismissed.— There was some applause in Court at the announcement, and the woman when she went out of Court was hooted down the street. The charge of assault was also dismissed. Mr Ed- wards applied for costs, but the Bench were disin- clined to allow them.—Now that the case was ended. Dr. Hughes begged leave to make a statement. He saw the woman a little after twelve o'clock on Mon- day. She wished to be examined. Knew her, and simply made a cursory examination. Saw nothing which would justify the present proceeding. She talked most incoherantly. There wa.s certainly no truth in the statement she had made.—Dr. Prichard and Mr Parry Jones' clerk saw him at the time. All the parties then left the Court. FLINT. REGISTRATION WORK.—.The Conservative agent has been amusing himself by making no less than 271 objections to voters, on the technical ground that no notice exists in writing from the owners of their wil- lingness to be rated for the whole of their heridita- ments, whether occupied or not, on condition of an abatement of thirty per cent of the rate. We are able to state that all these objections are invalid, and unless withdrawn, we advise all who are objected to to attend the Revision Court and demand expenses. HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. CAERGWRLE PETTY SESSIONS LAST WEEK.—We are requested to state that the manager referred to in the recent case of breach of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, tried before the Caergwrle magistrates, is not Mr Edwin S. Clark, of the Llay Hall Colliery. HOPE AND HAWARDEX HIGHWAY BOARD l'UE,-jDAY.Vresent Mr John Roberts, oaltnev, chairman; Mr R. V. Kyrke, ex-officio; Messrs R. Pickering, The Moor; G. H. Alletson, Ewloe; F. Prince, Ewloe Wood; John Bellis, Hope Owen; John Miller, Broad-lane E. Jones, Uchymynydd G. Bellis, Tryddyn; J. Newton, Pentrobiji E. Griffiths, illancott: E. Edwards, Cynnnau; W. Thorn, Hawarden Mr Rigby, clerk Mr Jenkins, Surveyor; and Mr David Williams, county road surveyor. Irregularities at the last Board.— The Clerk, Mr I Kighy, complained that at the last Board some parties voted who had no right to do so.—The Chairman said he had been told of it after, but was it worth while to say more of it.—-The Clerk said he would ask that the Board should pass a resolution to the effect that all persons should retire from the room when a vote was taken, and at that moment a gentleman—Mr Williams—was in the room who had no business: there.—Mr Kyrke said he had come to make inquiries about some money which he wanted.—The Clerk said that Mr Will lams had already received the answer of the Board. The Township Arrears.—Mr Williams, of Caergwrle, said he appeared again for the townships of Caergwrle and Rhanberfedd to ask for the money expended by those townships before the of the Board. He was told at the last Board to apply to the county, i and the county authorities had referred him back to the Board.—Mr David Williams, the county surveyor, was present and snid he had nothing to do with it, but as a matter of fact he would not certify that the road in these townships was in a proper state of re- j pair, and the county could not recognise two authori- ties for the same district in the same year.—Mr Kyrke was strongly of opinion that the Board ought to in- j demnify Mr Williams for any expense he had been put to.—Mr Williams, county surveyor, referred the Board to section 11 of the Highway Act, and it was read, when it was shown that all claims on the sur- veyors and all debts due fell on the Board.—Mr K nke then said that as the Board was the body which had a right to claim any moneys due, lie moved that Air Williams be paid the amount of his claim, £1;; 15s, and the county be applied to for the portion due from it for the repair of the road.—Mr E. Jones seconded this, and it was agreed to. The Cziei,rle amount was £ 15 ISs lid, and the same agreement wa • j | arrived at with regard to it, and Hope Owen, £ 5 9s 10. There was a claim also from Cymmau, but there was some fog about it, so the question was de- ferred. j Last year's Cartaae.— It turned out that the cartage bills for last year had not yet been paid, and the Chairman thought it was full time it should, but it appeared that in one or two tonl L ii alteration had been made in the bills, and those were allowed to stawl over.— The Snrnynr had eertlued t,) the cor- rectne's of the bills, ami some of the wardens were sorry that they had been so long standing over, especially as a little fortune of £ 219 laid to the oredit of the Board at the Bank. They were ordered to be paid. i The County Bridges.—Mr Williams, the county surveyor, said he attended to ask the Board to con- tract for the repair of the rcail", repairahly bv the county and distributed over 15 bridges, and 2535 yards in length. He had recently surveyed the roads and found some of them in a bad state/and owin? to that the county would be deposed to pay an extrasnm for the current year.—Mr Kyrke said the Board was not disposed to accept the repair of roads over bridges where they did not already repair the roads con- tiguous to them.—But afterwards the Board gave way and accepted the work.—Mr D. Williams havin left the room Mr Jenkins said that he estimated the cost of repair at £ 25 a mile and jE30 bonus for the present I year to bring them into g-ood condition.—Mr Wil- liams, the county surveyor, was then asked in, and said that he would advise the Court to grant that £ 30 a year and £ 24 bonus for the nresent year.—Mr Kyrke was of opinion that the offer of the County Surveyor was a fair one. He had estimated the cost of repair over the bridges at £ 25 a mile, and thought that if the Court granted them £ 50 for the present' year, it would not be far wide of the mark.—There was some conversation after this, the feeling being that it would be well to get as much as possible out of of the county.—-Mr Prince was opposed to it, and argued that as they had been met in a liberal spirit they ought to respond to it by accepting the conditions proposed, and he moved a resolution to that effect. which was seconded by Mr Bellis.—Mr Alletson was convinced that if they could get more they ought to try for it.—Mr Kyrke asked Mr Williams whether he could not advise the Court to grant £ 40 a year and a. bonus of £ 20. The £ 40 was a nice round sum and w. 9, n i ce roiiti d easily reckoned, Mr Williams replied that he had made a very fair offer, and they should remember it j would be them who would have to pay the piper after all.—Mr Kyrke then formally nronosed that i s '¡¡- tract should lie for 1:40 a year and a bonus of £ 20 which was seconded by Mr Alletson.—On a vote, Mr Kyi'kes* amendment was carried by 8 votes to 3, and Mr Williams said he would report the matter to tlie | county authorities. ?'y Hill or 2)e?-M /—The important question of how t? cart the stones for the repairs of the roads in ?lie townships of Shotton and Mancott came on again for discussion, when it appeared that a farmer in the neighbourhood was willing to cart them either way for two shillings a ton, an offer that was immediately accepted. Some three farmers in U wchym" vnydd i i'.zl were willing to supply that township with stones at 3s Gd per two horse load, and the Board1 being willing they should, a bargain to that etfect was made. It came out that the owner of Tinkersdale 1 tQuarry wanted ninepence per ton royalty for all stones carted therefrom, and his agent expressed a very conifdent opinion that a cubic yard -,f broken stones did weigh more than the sa ne measurement of unbroken one". Such an opinion being considered a pi-of.f or his practical knowledge, the Surveyor was instructed to wait on him and see whether he would 'le c el)t i of fompenee, Mme of the member bei'01 opinion they could take the stones \yithout paying royalty at all. LLAXGOLLEX. j INTERESTING PRESENTATION.—On Tuesday evenin: last a presentation meeting of an interesting charvt«r D Anw-iv the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. = The ReV.. D. A. "-imHn". uperintemlent A the Circuit, has I just now completed his three years pastoral charge of II the Circuit. During his residence here he has not i only discharged his ordinary ministerial duties with great faithfulness and assiduity, but lie has also under- taken the sole charge of a Bible class in connection with the Llangollen Chapel, in which capacity he has laboured with great zeal, earnestness, and success. The members of this felt that the departure of Mr Williams would be a fitting opportunity ot presenting him with some tangible memento of the esteem and regard in which he was held, and no sooner was the idea mooted than the proposal met with universal j favor. The culminating point of the movement centered in the meeting of Tuesday night. Mr Robert Jones, Geraint, having read a portion of Scripture and engaged in prayer, the Rev. William Powell, on the motion of Mr Richard Lloyd, was unanimously voted to the ch?ir.—The Chairman, in opening the meeting, j aUuded to the itinerant character of the Wesleyan Methodist ministry, has having its ad vantages and disadvantages. Mr Williams had been in Llangollen j the full term of three years, and he was happy to find that he was so well beloved by all at the end of that: term. A small contingent of the Tonic Sol-fa Choir j then sang in admirable style, Y Blodwen Olaf. '— The Rev. D. A. Williams then gave a pathetic and thorou'ghly practical address to the members of the Bible Class, dwelling upon the great import- ance of a careful and prayerful study of the Holy Scriptures. He felt sad in the thought of leaving them, but he hoped that the lessons he had taught them would prove of great benefit to them hereafter.—Mr Powell, in his own homely and pleasant manner, presented Mr Williams with a beautiful photographic group of himself and family, mounted in a massive gilt frame, also a large photograph of the chapel, also suitably mounted and framed, accompanied by a neatly executed address in Welsh, also mounted.—The whole of the articles com- prised in the presentation were supplied by Mr Letsome, photographer, and were in all respects II beautiful works of art.—Mr Williams feelingly acknowledged the handsome presentations just made to him. He should always value them highly as the spontaneous expressions of the kindness of his young young friends, and doubly so on account of the fact that they had been handed to him by one whom he so deeply loved and respected as his old friend Mr Powell. Several other addresses highly compli- mentary to Mr Williams were subsequently delivered, and the meeting terminated with expressions of sincere and ardent wishes that the blessing of Almighty God would follow their old minister to his new sphere of labor at Amlwch. NE !QT-TIS. NERQUIS CHOIR.—Yesterday (Friday) the members: of the Church choir proceeded to Liverpool on their annual excursion. A very delightful day was spent, and each member returned much pleased with what he had seen and heard in the great port of the king- dom. Special tokens of approbation for regular attendances at the practices and services were made in the form of gifts to S. Tyler and M. Rowlands, and to E. E. Jones and J. Dodd. Half the cost of the excursion was defrayed by the Nerquis Hall family, the other half by subscriptions amongst the rest of the Church congregation. i 1 SCHOOL THE.IT.-Ori Friday week, a very pleasant afternoon was spent at Nerquis Hall by the niembers of the Church Sunday School at the invitation of the worthy squire, Mr P. "Lloyd Fletcher. The members numbering IGO marched two by two with baiiiiers flying, from the school to the lawn in front of the hall, where tea, currant cake, and bread and butter awaited their arrival. An adjournment was after- wards made to an adjoining field where various games were commenced and carried on with spirit, prizes being given by the Misses Lloyd Fletcher to the most expert. At seven o'clock, the members assembled in front of the hall, that each one who had succeeded in making 25 attendances during the year might recei ve from the ladies of the hall a token of approbation for regularity, the gifts varying in value according to the atteiidaiice.; made, some having made as many as 50, whilst no one who had not reached at least 25 received any. At this point the members expressed their gratitude for all the good things by cheering the squire and also the Misses Lloyd Fletcher, which they acknowledged in the happiest manner, the squire intimating a hope to see them annually payiti- him such another visit. The younger members then dis- Dersed homewards, the senior members remaining till nine o'clock, in the meantime dancing being vigorously kept up on the lawn to the strains of the village min- strel. Amongst the company present to witness the gathering were Miss Lloyd Howard, Rev. T. H. Llovd and Mrs Lloyd, the Vicarage, Miss Williams, Mold, Miss Williams, Broncoed, &c. OSWESTRY. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Monday morning a married woman named Sarah Richards, aged GO, who lived by herself in a house at Hengoed, near Park Mill, was found dead. Mrs Richards was seen in Oswestry on Saturday evening, and also later on the same night at The Hengoed, but the neighbours did not see her on Sunday, and the next morning they forcibly entered the house and found the old woman, partly undressed, sitting at the side of the bed. She was quite dead. It was not deemed necessary to hold an inquest, as the deceased had been under medical treatment. A DANGEROUS DOG,-On Sunday morning a spotted dog, belonging to Mr Jones, Llanforda Issa, was missetl from the house, and some men went in search of the animal, which was discoverd in Brogyntyn 1 Park. He was fastened up in the saddle-room, but in some way or other he bit one of the stablemen and the butler from Llanforda Issa. The dog was taken home, and has now apparently recovered his usual good temper. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY WEEK.— Before John Morris, Esq. (mayor), and Edward Shaw, Esq. Non-attendance at School.—Humphrey Hughes, fined 5s, including costs.—Geo. Plimmer, 5s, including costs.—Thomas Hiles, Roft-street, 2s 6d.—Wm. Jones, painter, 5s. Application.—Mr W. Jackson, from the office of Mr Henry Davies, applied for a billiard license for the Oswestry Castle Temperance Public House. After evidence as to the notices had been g iven, the license was granted. The Licenses —As this was the day for the renewal of the licences. Supt. Gough said he had to report to the Bench that during the last year the public-houses of the town had been conducted quite as well as usual. There were one or two which he would wish to exer- cise more caution. He mentioned the Crown, the Oak, and the White Horse, as having had complaints made against them. The Mayor said he was very pleased to hear the report and hoped that there would be as good a one next licensing day. Only three com- plaints had been made, and the landlords of those houses had better be m?ra cautious another time. The Hcon-es were then renewed. Drankennrsx. — i'van .Tones, Pool-roarl, was charged by P.O. Ed war Is with being drunk on licensed premises and fine(I :< and Ms fid costs.—Edw. Conner, a publican residing in Liverpool, was brought up, charged by P.C. Williams with being drunk in the Five Bells, and assaulting the landlady, and was finell 10s and costs.—William Owen, watchmaker was i charged with being drunk and incapable. Fined 5s and 8s (id costs.—A charge of being drunk while in charge of a horse was brought against John Peele, Ruytnn-XT-Towns, by P.S. Morris, committed in Salop-road on August 18th. Evidence was called on both sides, after hearing which the defendant was fined tl and costs. Indecent Lanauafte.—Christopher Mulready, Crown shop yard, was fined 40s and costs, or 21 days, for this offence. P.C. Edwards prosecuted.—Margaret Nicholas, an old woman, was charged by P.(. Ed- wards with using indecent and obscene language to Ann Meredith, in Penylan-lane. The case was con- ducted in private, and defendant, who treated the affair as a joke, and owned to the Court that she was a bad woman, was fined 10s and lis costs, or 14 days. A Rr,¡" at SouthaU's Buildings.—Harriet Evans and Elizabeth Arnold, women living in this part of the town were charged by P.C. Boote with u-in" indecent langunge to one another. The evidence^ such as it was, showed that the affair was a quarrel between neighbours, and both women were fined 10s and lis Gd costs. Neighbours.— P.C. Heskey charged Mary Evans and Rose Arnold with using indecent language in Beatrice- street. P.C. Edwards gave evidence for the prosecu- tion, but defendant Arnold alleged that the police had got hold of the wrong person as she had nothing to do with the row. Evans was quarrelling with a woman named Shaw. The tale was not credited, and the de- fendants were fined 5s and 10s costs each.—Twi summonses had been got out in consequence of the same row, they being Fanny Shaw v. Mary Evans, 1 and Mary Evans v. Fanny Shaw, a charge of assault and a cross summons. Both cases were cHsmissod Mr Llewellyn and the Pt)lie-c.-At the close of the court, Mr Charles Llewellyn came forward and said he had all application to make to the Bench. On the previous evening he went for an ejectment summons to Itr office, hut found it shut. He then went to "this'ere Morris's house (meaning Sergt, Morris), and was thrown bv the scuff of the neck down some steps by the officer. He (Llewellyn) wished, therefore, to apply for n. summons against Sergt. Morris. The Sergeant explained that Llew- ellyn came on his premises and refused to go away: He (the officer) was not using any unnecessary violence to expel the intruder.—Mr Llewellyn Mr i' Mayor, they seem to run me as if I was a dog. Ever since I have been to Shrewsbury they seem to do-- me. And as for this ere' Morris, he is worse than Bullock. (Laughter.)—Sergt. Morris said he had made out a report against Llewellyn.—The applicant | said he only wished to be protected from the police, and to have a little peace, and the Mayor granted the 1 .summons. INCORPORATION, MONDAY. — P?ent:Rev t. P. Wilkinson ?n the chair), Messrs Edward .Tolle«, ??""??"' ?M"r"? ?V?. Edwan? HHod?,??th?Me!Pr.ce; J.< BuU (xassistaK clerh,) The Attmrlrllll'f zTi('n'The Chairman moved tb as Captain Stevens had always been zealous to do hH; duty, he receive the parmanent appointment of school attendance officer, at a salary of £ 40 per annum. .oV J Samuel Ward seconded, and the motion was car,-id 1 11('111. ('(AI. .„n-nat.— A record appeared o-" > journal fcJr the IFth August that "Th- Hon.Mrs bt?eton Cotton entert?iuedth??hoo! chndMn.?..ir teachers and th? a?ed u-o?h and i.nb.c!h? nu-y'? in m ?1 70, at Park HaH this d.v, Mr Lan -d  Weston, and Mr J'?" Jones, of BrVnvmai'^ b^ 1;:inàly provided horses and waggons to ccJ¡;E:V th; whole party to .ind fro.'? A few ti)an.?)tli- r entry says « Mrs Stanley Triton ^tcrt^d ?* party of school children, aged women and imbeciW to the ntiniber of 70? it If:ill tlii?; d?-??,, on Th° occasion of annual school treat to thp G '^Q,veer'e-v' (-),?ca'zion of lie!' 'Itilluql -Izchn()l treit t,) the Sx,7eerev, "? ??rict., per Mr T u.PPsr Strict, du;tnct, per -Nir,r. £ 77s to 133. hecond we?k, upper district f-? 3 ?d ? to ? 1 Q- 1')\é1' .te?; ?  (" 1 to !?. Xrmb-    ?"? ? th.t'ntmp;h, 1, ag:u"t 17011\ t)le yW-n-Biw peri.? of )ast ye: r ? r, the ?i,ht, 143. B??ceintb:\?;?? ? I n, RUAB^ 'i.'HE YLO\ER HOiY.l'he TWJl.e,,> WiI!l at the late: evenin". The coim,ff ° iou",e on Monday -The coii-ii, !-ttee re,?-t in the vai?ioll., Lt therec5 ent"Vy n\ f1 plT i viou'- oiie.Q. T l zt t r,re- vious ones. The balance-s"h/! eet suortly bo 1-ztied, and, it is brieve ? Pi c.e. .'an uT.?u.?y hu?e; THE CONGREGATIOXAI, CHI IU II '—Thea"niv,-r,arv services will be held in tJlI VIal: of II\I\r"ary morrow (Sunday), when two sermons w;u ) "hir¡ t, by the Rev. John Williams, of \?h, i")'? f I 1. )' r t missionary from India. THE WE?LEYAN CHAPEL.—The a.llnive, nection with thi chapel w:H takHpLu.t.?'?:?? the 10th September, the preacher ?pp?int.)t "? Ui.? Rev. Ebenezer Evans, formerly of Shiple"y pT" !a'if»r'l On the following Monday the annual tea ^tin,, v,i;| be held. tUIii' \vii¡ THE BRInH AXO FOREIGN BIBLE Soutt annual meetin in connection with thi' .r.'i'-fh I 11' I C t. I u I s(jCI"b. Ie, In t le l>ngrea 1')11:1 Sc hoolroom o,/t??' ? evening. The chair was occupied by M'?' Darhtl>n. The meeting having bhm open,: ".I'!t devotional exercises, the hon. secretary '>, \1:!t!1 read the statement of accounts:—Houseto h,» >Us,?r'-h, read the statement of accounts:—Houseto '?  vass for subscriptions, resulted as folI,Uy tal!. Primitive Methodists, Gs the Cal viuistic Met!, i?''1'- ?2 Is 8d; theCon?re?a.tiona.lMts,?l lSs 'J í I',dl,t. tion from Erhistock Independent Chapel ?; £ "5 (is 5d which had been forwarded to tl i/-H ;k5 I;s ?')d which had I)eeii f,)rwti,du,-l to tli, 1, Society House. The Chairman h?vi;? m-Jfe k 'I I a t' appropriate remar ks, introduced the deputati, Ut-r";a Io. t t th 1"11 r the Parent Society to the meeting, the Dickens Lew  s, M. A f L  Dickens Lewis, M.A., of Loti(It)n, Will)a interesting account of the work of the Scci?- ",t trated by numerous and ,tril?ing ?necdotrs in J, I,],. tion with the Society. At the close of his el,"1-1^ tion with the Society. At t)ie close o f)?is?.?'? ?d dre?s he made an earnest appeal on b?-h'Uf "I ,¡,t Society, soliciting their every assi', lie in I H¡. propagati_ on of theGospeL A vote of tLank, t/¡., deputation, the chairman, and the h.,n. su?r"??, together with the singing of the doxulogy hr'm S'i lit. y' pleasant meeting to a c l ose. ¡ PRESES TATOX TO MR PETER D.\t!HX.;?\ Tuesday evening the Congregational Church v'V s (I scene of a pleasing and interesting cerein,„ scene of a pleasing an.t 111 erestmg cpn.n). c number of the congregation and the 11eac"n, C n" h h', I I 1 t I!ér,t.¡ with the c h urch assembled to ma e a prest nt .t'? to their harmonist, Mr Peter lJal'Jington 'wI' !Ih t number of years had been untiring ill his Wit; the head of m,ncal exercises of the church! always been faithful and prompt ?t his p,,st fe'' services too had been given gratuitously and wiir II¡; and it was determined that his devotion should lIi'y. and it was determined that his devotion sho))).; "'?'' unappreciated Accordingly a subscription opened in the hands of Mr Edward Williams V'l> tributions were speedily forthcoming, and tI ,'r¡, was soon brouht to a substantial issue, ?' r presentation took the form of a handsome J„, presentation took the form of a handsou ?  gold. The meeting on Tuesday evening ?-.? I,! the presidency of Mr F. Moorish.—The C||(. the pres i dency of Mr F. Moor i .-i h .— T he ('  after a few introductory remarks ;li,l he nee<Í 1 li:ri say that the services so cheerfully and faita!,)' rendered by their friend Mr Darlington wereiT"1' thoroughly appreciated by them. (Cheers.) 111,( testimonial had come from warm and sincere  and their earnest prayer was that he should I¡',a.rt" spared to his valuable work, and that thev R/¡ I),¡' !Je long spare d I I. 'I'l  "1" long spare d WIt ¡ urn. pp an' The ))rt-?,/ was then made by Mr Edward Williams, who •' to see that Mr Darlington had made such real IH!! !■ 1 II J 't'I< the talents he possessed, and had used them t" ,¡ and noble a purpose. (Hear, hear.) He !'I'l\' ,}'1 Lord would bless him and make him a 1)1, "t' f .1 1 I II "t" church, his family, and the neighbonrho,„C plause.)—Mr Peter Darlington then bristl' y ivsp tilall?in,, them from the botto?n of hi. ). After which, Mr W. Lloyd swl that for a 1,n?tll,.f Mr Darlington had be m most assiduous in )?? .sr 'f,r in connection with the praises of the Sillletnal.ir singing of the church had very gre:?tl devYl,I:; .) ltj';1 his hands, and he was glad to see such uiii»„t, ?. them. Various preachers occupying thfir j'?It,?)? 1 tl It ¡I quently eommented upon the exce l lei ic,?, ,f t He hoped Mr Darlington would continue !n);i?h work, and wouM seek a higher reward th? could bestow upon him. (Applause.) He w;4lt',) j' all future success. (Cheers.) Addresses then foll .w" ¡'1 '1, 1 l\1 T (. I "1", by Mr Town l ey, Mr James Car l ess..Mr E?." Jones, and Mr R. DarHngton, testify))?? t?ti?),. and labours of their friend, and wishing hiiY Y speed in the future. A hearty vote of thank- lu-Y been given to Mr Williams for his exertion. in ,= nection with the testimonia 1, together with the u-- compliments to the cha irman, the .-ing'in" ,(f Doxology brought the meeting to a '!?e. RUTHIN. Titz Bi-,Uft)P Ou?' %vlio for s-.i, v,„ Y• has been residing at Pl:t-; ne:tr ],Oiit :ItI, to-day (Saturday) to be the ?ne-t ..f MYII.H' Hn?hes, Kinmel Park, the Lord fa'?it. Flintshire. COVINTY PETTY SESSIONS, Mommv.-T; u" Mr K. tr. Johnson, Mr Brooke CunliH'e ami Rev. the Warden of Ruthin. Hktlltzva.il O-ffe)?ce.Ti)lin Jones, of Bwldi, | was charged by P.C. J. Challenor with alioui, boo pigs to stray on the highway. The defendant lu.i- :• been summoned before he was find 2" and Drunk, <t-c.—Hugh Thomas, of Lhin.-lMu;, summoned by P.C. Thomas Thomas for IjeinYh; and disorderly on the previous Monday.-PinYlY. and costs.—John Edwards was summoned hv 1'1' i; E. Jones for a similar offence at Llan.-irnion. ;Y,1 was fined 5s ,f summoned William Williams, of the Royal < »;ik. f, r j being drunk and permitting drunkenness on Kcei,Y; premises.—The case was dismissed. The General Annual Licensina MTi,i> w; the meeting appointed for hcensmg the \arious )?,?. houses within the district including tho-e in the t„\n —Mr Supt. Tudge in answer to the Bench suiil lu- lY no complaints to make only three holies in tij district had been proceeded against v, ithin the V twelve months. One of those was a light olfenc,. Y- had changed hands and was now well coii.ln. to.l. :t:.1 the other was temporarily dosed prep.u-atoiy t. it being transferred to another person.—The Bench proceeded with the signature of the new licenses few of the publicans being present. HIGHWAY BOARD, MoxiiAV.—Pr. ,-nt: Mr 1: G. Johnson, chairman; Messrs H. I:, Krans at J John Williams, Llanelidan R. Hngi.e- am! j, K Davies, Llanfwrog; Thomas Goodwyn. Ll.-imtrti; Robert Roberts, Derwen; Mr Llewelyn A(]-.tms, clerk; -Ili- li emphieys, .i!r- veyor. The Waycs Sheets for the month were onitted I passed. Cash Accounts.—A statement of the financial i • -i- tion of the Board up to the 30th August was pre-Yj-te! which showed that calls of 1:10 and of tltfi lu, made, but £ 28 were still unpaid, and there balance (if kl4 lis 9d due to the treasurer. Ir i- -stilted that the £40, some of ,h; ■-ii.c.' April, had been paid that morning, iind ,nii-. t> pay the £ 180 within seven days was at i -ii(-e made -v.t. Bridyes and Ctdrcrts.—The <juestion of of a new bridge in Derwen was def-rredtill <i the Surveyor stating that he could repair the j»r<— one to last till tlit-ii. The Survtvor i'<■ ,o•:n.- i: converted into a bridge, as there expense about it and whenever a li i,.e i: always damaged, not being Jaigv enough t" • water. It was here idie uat<*r lese, height in a shop last winter and .h..v,.d goods. The expense of converting it i i • would be about ) ■■ that the road was all i)l,i one and t. three farms.—Mr Hughes said there v. > of traffic, and a bridge was very much ne- i J point.—After a goml deal of conversation t-v- • was adjourned till spring.—A do:;1, ordered to be made at Llanelidan, being sufficient for the flood stream. Penyjoel-road.—A piece of road in called Penyfoel-road, about -ii',0 ported to be very much cut up by ti:- sand. It had cost tl2 tt f- r the 1;i -r to repair it. whereas10s >>r I'J- i; sufficient.—Mr Adams said the Si in •■1 him the full particulars and he would person (Mr B. Thomas) who conduct"] dinary traiffc in .-and. —A small devi:'ti to Bodingtiavod, Llanfwrog, was mi! meeting, but was stopped because a 1, the bit of waste land owr which 7i go. It would be a great improvement v needed.—The Chairman said he w i, d and also the person claiming the 1 i l l. u. it could be arranged.