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CKmx VOLUNTEFRS *-There will be a drill of ibio corps on Tuesday next, at seven o'clock. CHESTER RACES.—Mr Topham's two SOBS have bOlO elected to fill their late father's post as Clerk of tke Course. Bon SEMINARY, CHESTER.-On Wednesday, at the above establishment presented principal, Miss E. M. Jones, with a handsome •g^iramated photographic album. :NEW BURIAL GROUND AT LLANASA. On Wednesday, the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph con- Maated a portion of ground which has been added te the churchyard of this parish. IEP. ALLEN EVANs.-AVe are glad to learn that lffr Allen Evans, Llanrhaiadr, is recovering from kis recent serious accident, though it is feared a considerable time muot elapse before he ceases to feel the effects. THE CRYSTAL PALACE FISTEDDrOD.-The Ssoth Wales Choir last week gave a grand re- fcesrsal of the music they propose singing at the forthcoming national music meeting?, in the ruins ot Caerphilly Castle. NEW MAGISTRATES FOR CARNARVON.—The Biases of Mr Hugh Pugh and Mr G. R. Uses, feiiii bankers, have been inserted by the Lord Chancellor in the commission of the pea,e for the lbprou-b of Carnarvon. TSAINS TO ABERYSTWYTH.-We are glad to ass that the last down train to Machynlleth on the Canbrian Railway again runs to Aberystwyth. Bassougers can now leave Paddington at 12"45 jP-tu., and Euston Square at noon, Manchester at 415, and Liverpool at 4 0, and reach AberyJ stwJyth *A 21. GREAT ORMESHEAD MARINE DRIVE, LLAN- 5>RDIIO BILL.—On Thursday this bill, which has passed the House of Lords, came before Mr Bon- i-iams Carter's committee in the House of Com- aaoas, There was no opposition, and the clauses feeing been agreed to, the bill was passed and a-rafied to be reported. THE WELSH UNIVERSITY.—A public meetieg a_ t aid of this University was held at Chester on ^idcrsdsy week. Mr Hugh Owen, London, Rev. Griffiths, Neath, and others addressed the meet-1 iasg. A deputation waited on the Mayor of Liver- on Saturday on the snbject, and he promised ftagive the matter his careful consideration. TEF ATTACK ON ORANGEMEN AT CHESTER. Saturday, John Grogan and Peter M'Andrew, }:&&euFfrs, appeared before Major French (Chair- Messrs W. Johiison, E G. Salisbury, and F. A. Dickson, at the Chester police court, in answer t£¡,í :n:miu¡onses charging them with riotous conduct. "Ebey were ordered to pay costs, and to find two a-iirwties of 50s each for their keeping the peace for fchree months. COLONEL EGERTON LEIGII'S EXPENSES AT "Bi: LATE MID-CHESHIRE ELECTION.—From ASi abstract of the statement of the election ex- jes je-s of Colonel Egerton L'-igh, M.P. for Mid- Cheeiiire, furnished by his election agent to the iig £ i-stcriff of the county, we learn that the osaisst cost him £ 2871 2s. Id., the two highest issais of which were ngents' fees £ 855, and cabs, raHwnj fares, &c., X 1-50 10s. Gl. *Li? £ ;ual TRIAL OF HARTESTING IMPLE ASKNTE.—Our readers will perceive that the great ataacal trial of harvesting and other machines is feed to take place on Thursday next, in a large fifc-id conveniently situated between Hooton and 7j&sbhr.a; Stations. We must congratulate Mr Hill, the manager and founder of this important saseiisg to agriculturists, upon the importance waii popularity which the meetings have attained, =r-, doubt not the attendance this year will be GSfSbi. if not greater, than on former years. SSEOPSHIRE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. The meetings of this association were held at Wsiijsgioa, on Tuesday eek, the Rev. E. D. WITTS, of Oswestry, chairman. A number of Rasters and delegates from different parts of the eflsnsy attended. After devotional services, several EEsfjjrs of interest to the denomination were dis- and the reports sent in showed that dur- iiii; th J last year the accessions to the membership & iae churches had be>n larger than for some jf&rs past, and that the contributions to the Mis- a-j £ >Efir* and other Societies had likewise increased. thanks of the association were also voted to Rev. H. Angus, of Snrevrsbury, the late secre t,,a7, J who had recently removed to a church in Itfaeasbire. Mr Wilks, of Oswestry, was elected »->T.re4sry in his place, and Ilr Jud-on, of Wellins- fcs. chairman for the meetings next year, which Jire t~ be held at Shrewsbury. SLIDDF-N DEATH OF TWO CHESTER SOLICI- On Saturday morning, a little before six e'&vaek, Mr William Morris, solicitor, of Chester, •vfis'ii walking in his garden, Richmond House Siosgiitou, was taken suddenly ill, and died in a au mwWwo _c L- L.4. T.c eon-iil gentleman had been clerk to the IckrtlQ- SatvlEnant of the county for many years, and was secretary to the Cheshire Rfie As fSKiaticn, He was in the 60th year of his age.— Wi .i?e also sorry to record the death of Mr Thos. :3:1, of the Friars, Chester. He wa3 the senior of Messrs Helps, Birch, ani Cullimore, :1 Doaglas, solicitors. Mr Helps had been in i&.isate heal.h for a consideraV-l time, which ne- cs?<itated a s-.journ abroad. lie was on his return &.? Englacl, when, on Thur.-day last, whilst on h's j»->ssge from Algiers to Marseille. he suddenly dspa-aiL His body reached Chester on Monday ¡ lost, ana the funeral t:ok place at the cemetery on ?t-icesd?y. j3i..A AND FESTINIGG RAILWAY BlLL.—We h&jiiji the ioala and i'estiniog Railway Bill comes the committee of tho House of Commons week. A petit;on in favour ofihe Diil, with a S-53^3 number of signatures has been sent from wliere t public meetiasr was held on Satur- ijij. The selcct committee appointed bv the House e-f Cosuaons.to enquire into the merits of the Bill, sstfS Thursday. Evidence in support of the was taken. Mr W. E. Oakley, ;ir-, was the fir,.t witness examined, and he Ls testimony in favour of the proposed line. Mostyn and Mr Holland, M.P. for Mcrion- s'vh.tEirs, w; re also examined, aud their evidence '1& to sLow that the trade of the district not jt: j^sent sufficiently well supplied with railway acrjocsmodation, and that the contemplated line 15ala to Festmiog was calculated to give every which could be desired both for passenser -c and for the transit of coal, limf', and slate, in wiieh commodities a vaot amount of trade was In the district through which the prop" osed passes. Mr Walter Eddy, Vron Cysyllte, also ,£i.-¡t? evidence in favour of the Dill. -j-v'EEiTON.—The Xa.'ion-il Schools The nTI. ssii inspection of these schools was held on the Jii- €« last month, by the Erv H G. Temple, her 2&t<csiy~& Inspector of Schools, the following being 0£eRl report, as receired this week:—The SZ'i.xil bchoo'. "The disciplim of this school ia swaae-iingly good. The examination in the ele aassrss?? instruction has been highly satisfactory, regain? deserving especial praise. Greater TKr/e'y of method in arithmetic in the lower « £ a->siis should be employed. The general know- Zwige is well advane< d, and the repetition of poetry iat? seen exceedingly accurate but the scholars >,7';¡. understand iiirr- tl;o-cu-bly what they re The singing conti'.ues to be unexcelled six Eujflish-speaking portion of my district." "This is a very good infant The entries on the teachers' parchments as follows I: "This is a very good Mistress's This is a very good :¡"i:ö'j7:t In the :J:xcd S:'}:ool the yearly average tsraa 39 number in schedule, 81 absent from •3^X533, 3 actual mimbr r, 78. The number of yii.3-;ei were 78, 74, and 7S, in reading, writing, wA. asrithmetic respectively. In the higher stan- z i'lret;c resi 20 were examined in two extra subjects, jU;graphv and Enfclish literature, all pa-sing with «scsi -SEception in the latter subject. The upper .ilZxi?s were likewise inspp-cted in grammar, tn. parsing and Enrii-li history. The In- School had an average of -57; number «:36T:sied for examiuatien. 52 absent, 2. The aiiount of grant claimable for both school. of which £ i7 19s. was deducted, .z article 32, a. 1, of the New Code. MINERS BURIED ALIVE. A mining- .Tiisi^-Ophe occurred at the Cae Conroy Alinei on 'ftrdtbj week, which caused the utmost consterna- tdaz aa tle nmgb JOnrhool of Llanbrynmair. Six named Evan Morgan, Thomas Morgan, E rS-is?sx >¥atkinf, Evan Watkius, Thomas Owe;), Xeoi "Bohert Rûcs. went down to the workings at tz&st on Frid'y afternoon, and ought to ft the mine at ten o'clock at night. Thev •jseaii to work, it seems, in one of the levels, and ac"working foaie time tLe roof of the level Jjj.1, aod .-everal huutlred tor.s of earth completely ^■utteea the means of exit, and the poor fellows only wait and hope for help to come. As .^tu as it was known that the six miners were iiMXffserftted, a large number of miners from Dylife, Cyfarthfa, and Fronfelin went to •aaaffik in rescuing tkeir unfortunate They vasrkei unceasingly all through Friday night, JSt" 'l Ste3sriay, au d Saturday right, and on Sunday exeliemeiit of the miners and villagers above ¿{iiSCä considerably, lest help should arrive too Shortly after four o'clock on Sunday after- 2nxn. tie miners were able t3 communicate with companions, who had been about forty-eight ikirin without focd, and succeeded in handing to tsse. a quantity of provisions that would, should a- fcrther accident happen, last them a fort. -icr Ti ose who worked for the rescue of the aifM, did so at considerable hazard, and had to cut xt&j&gh about twenty-six yards of earLh. At 2 s'clock on Sunday evening the six miners bl to walk out from their place of con- 1and, we need hardly say, their reanppar- the cause of much joy amongst* their -an.i frsn.-ls. A doctor was pre-lit, bu '¡'I 7 ai* services were not required. MOLD. TRYDDYN CHURCH —The Incorporated society for Promoting the enlargement, building, and re- repairing of churches and chapels, has made a grant of money for rebuilding the church at Try- dyn, near Mold. CALL TO THE BArt.-Among the gentlemen called to the bar of the Middle Temple on Satur. day last we notice the name of J. R. L. Hazeldine, Esq. of Maes-y-ffjnnon, near Mold, younger son of the late John Hazeldine, Esq., J.P., of Shrews. bury. CAVALRY AND INFANTRY APPOINTMENTS.— We are glad to learn that among the successful candidates in the recent open competition for first appointments in the cavalry and infantry, appears the name of Mr Charles Ernest Clough, who is second on the list of 80. Mr Clough is a son of C. B. Cloueh, Esq. VAGRANCY.—On Saturday, before Cel. Wills, John White was charged with begging in Mold on the previous Wednesday night. He was taken into custody at the time, but escaped from the police. Being caught at St. Asaph at his old tricks, he was brought back, and sentenced to seven days' imprisonment. CLUB FESTIVAL.—The Druids belonging to the Lily of Mold Lodge partook of a substantial din- ner, on Whit Monday last, at the Griffin Inn, and in addition to the members who sat to dine was Andreas O. Yon. The dinner was catered by Mrs Wil'iams who gave the greatest satisfaction. The "hair and vice-choir were occupied by Messrs W. T. Thomas and Rothwell. On the cloth being re- moved, Mr Rothwell, the secretary, gave a finan- cial statemen in connection with the lodse, and urged OD the members the importance of exer- cising zeal and strong efforts for its success. Mr Thomas was glad of meeting with his brothers" asain at the dinner table, and he was glad to be able to observe that death had not thinned their number since they last met; and although there had been rather a drain on their funds during the year in consequenco of sicJ ness and accidents, he was glad to say that the current contributions hnd been more than sufficient to meet the demand, and consequently the invested fund had not been disturbed. They had every inducement to in- crease the number of their members. Trrde was brisk in the town, wages high, and a great number just springing to manhood about them, who hould be asked to join the lodge, and thus pro- vide for a rainy day. Though they might consider him digre-sing from the subject, he hoped they would excuse him when he said that he trusted the Druids would muster in strong force at the forthcoming Eisteddfod, as perhaps there was some affinity between them. Before he would leave, he wished success to the Lily of Mold Lodge of the Order of Druids. A very convivial evening was spent, various songs being sang in a most creditable manner by Brothers John Davies, Feeney, E. Jones, P. Jones, Rothwell, and Thomas, who sang a poem which had been composed by the latter during the morning of that day specially for the occasion. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY—Before C. B. Clough, Esq., and T. W. Eyton, Esq. A BEDLAM SQUABBLE. Elizabeth Conlan summoned Catherine Jones 'or insulting and assaulting her at the station, on the 31st ult. The feud is an old one and both parties have appeared in court before. Thii complainant called P.C. Jones, who was at the station at the time. The officer corroborated the complainant's story. A young girl named Needham also corroborated the complainant. There was a cross-summons in which Catherine Jones, who spoke with a broad Irish accent, charged Conlan with assaulting her at the station on the same occasion. The compla.inant called Ann Davis, who saw Conlan strike Jones. The case-i were a ijourned for a fortnight for the production of another witness, the bench suggest- ing that the cases should be settled in the mean- time. ASSAULTS. Edward Daviss was charged by G. A. Roberts with assaulting him at Pentre, on Sunday, the 1st instant. The complainant deposed that he and a Samuel Davies came and pushed him, and then struck him, at the same time challenging him to fight. His coat was torn, and his hat was taken away. Thomas Beavan, who was with the complainant at the time, corroborated his statement. The de- fendant and another acted most blackguardly. The defendant was fined 20s and costs or 14 days in default. feamuel Davies was charged by ths same com- plainant with coming up while he and Beavan were walking, and shoving them asunder. He then took hold of complainant by th3 throat. The defendant, who is the landlord of the Travellers' Rest, was fined 10s and costs. I DRUNKENNESS. Edward Owen was charged hv ?.(;- uin. j.aut. una r:otous In tllíi-stl'eeu, on the 3rd instant. Fined 5s and costs. R jbert Roberts was charged by P.C. Hughes with being drunk and figuting in High-street, Mold, on Saturday night, the 13th ult. Fined 5s and costs. Patnch Davency wa3 charged by P.C. Pearson with being drunk and disorderly in Mdford-street, on Sunday night, the 1st instant. This being his sccon 1 offence he was fiued 10s and costs, or in de- fault seven days. S itauel Fouls was charged by P.C. Hughes with being drunk and disorderly in High-street, on Saturday, the 21st ult. Fined 5s and costs. Paul Blackweli and Rib rt Parry, who did not appear, were charged by P.C. R. Jones with being drunk and fighting on the evening of the 2nd ins: at the Bridge InD, Pontb yddyn. The officer was called in to turn them out. After being turned out Blackweli went home, but Parry was v<jry noisy. B.ackwell was fined 10s and costs, and Parry, who is the proprietor of the Bridge Inn, Tryddyn, was 30131) fined 10s and costs. Thomas Griffiths, was charged by Inspector Miushall with being drunk and inciting another man to resist the police, on the night of the 31st of May. -Fined 10s and costs. BEATING A WIFE. John Uutton, a warrant for whose apprehension was granted at Cacrgwrle last Thursday, was charge I by his wife with heating her, on the 4th instant. They lived at Hope, and he was in the habit of beating her. She gave her evidence with much re'uctance. The defendant was cautioned, and fined 59 and 13s costs, or seven days.
MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
MUSICAL FESTIVAL. On Monday last, the annual anniversary of the Choral Society connected with the Mold division of the Calvinistic Methodists in Flintshire, was held in the Chapel, New-street, in the afternoon at two, and in the evening at six. The conductor- tliip was entrusted to E. Roberts, Esq., of Liver- pool, a gentleman whose name has been prominent in connection with Welsh Congregation il muiiic for years, more especially in connection with the Sol fa notation, of wh:ch he is an enthusiastic admirer. At the afternoon meeting the chair was taken by the Rev. E. Powell, Holt, who in a short speech dwelt on the importance of "order" in music, especially of congregational character, a branch of divine worship that had been neglected to a great degree by the congregations of Wales. The rev. gentleman's remarks were well received by those who were present. Punctuality, which is sa'.d to be the soul of business w., s honoured more in the breach than in the observance by those whose business it is to comluct Welsh meetings. At ten minutes past two only a few were present, but by half-past the Leeswood Sunday School hnd entered, and the chapel became at once fairly full. We wish that all schools and congregations would enter on their work with the same zeal and zest as that of Leeswood, the only sue that did act with any order ont of a division comprising the Sunday Schools of Mold, Gwernymynydd, Maeshafn, Lee wood, Buckley, Mynyjldissa, Sychtyn, Northop. Llynypandy, and Cileen. If the truth is to be spoken, we must say that as far as attendance was concerned, Mold wa? the rnoit backward of all the schools on Monday afternoon, though it is only fair to iti members to state that all who intended to be present bad arnved by four o'clock—when the meeting was breaking up. At the evening meeting the attendance was very larsre the chapcl being quite full, and there coull not have been less than 1000 persons present, the Rev. R. Edwards IKCsimng and supported on the platform by the Pe7. M. Jone=, Flint, Messrs. D. Owen, Mold T. George, Leeswood, S. A. Jones, Mold, &0. It is understood by our readers that the society was formed to improve our congregational sink- ing, and if possible to infuse into it a greater degree of order -in I uniformity. In many places not three miles distant the same tunes are sun" quite differently, so it was thought that if the several congragations could be brought together an improvement could be made, and beyond doubt this hope has already to a great measure been realised, a visible improvement having take place during the past two years, and we hope tbo-,e in- terested in the movement will persevere until the musical portion of the services is brought to a high state of perfection. We do not know WLlo form the committee of management, who arc re- sponsible for the selection of tunes, but in fut ire we hope greater attention will be paid to this im- portant feature of their business. The programme issued this year was not by any means a happy one —that is to our taste. We do not pretend to say bat that the tunes ia all cases are good, but have we not already in use a plethora of them on the seven and six metre, eight lines ? We could name seven or eight that are well-known, yet two of that metre are on the programme—Manheim and Abertawe. Again, we suppose that our con- gregations are pretty well stocked with Major long metre tune-, but heie again one is selected— Ll' 1 I ]"" II J.. Lledrod, which beyond dnubt is an excellent air, and well aJapted to Welsh congregations; but, i.,1 what congregation in the district is there a Minor long metre tune in use while in the book there arelseveral grand ones such as Babylon, and Leipsic, which ought to be learned. To show the necessity for such tunes, we may mention that we have beard Boston sung on the following words—hymn 540 in the colletion- Ar fyr rhaid sefyll o dv flaen, xe brofir fysbryd gwan drwy dan, Fe chwilir gwraidd pob nwvd a dawn e m nithir, pwysir fi yn llawn," &c. On the other hand we must give the committee credit for introducing several excellent tunes on metres which are but little used, and the hymns on which will repay any labour bestowed on the music. Of these we may mention Amsterdam, Berlin, Edeyrn, Liangeitho, and Moab. It is only some two months ago that we heard seven" six lines given out, but there was no one to lead as the metre was strange, though it contains words such as Rock of ages cleft for me, ccc. Of the choice of words we have nothing to say, they seem to us admirable, except in the case of Lledrol, where we think the selection could be im- proved by substituting hymn 536, commencing— Tydi, fy Nuw, tydi i gyd, Yw'r cwbl feddaf yn y byd Yr wyt ti'n well, &c., Na'r India bell a'i pherlaa drud. The tautology in the third line is exactly suited to the allittration in the same part of the tune, and produces to our mind a very pretty effect. Let the choirs try it, and judge for themselves. With regard to the printing of the programme, we must confess to an old-fashioned prejudice against the method adopted this year, in introduc- ing three types-the ordinary, italic, and capital. To our mind it is bound to lead to mechanism in singing, and we would prefer to leave the congre- gation in this respect to the guidance of their own leader and emotions. In the programme under notice there are some glaring istake., and none more so than in page 10, where the first verse of leuaa Glaa Geirionydd's magnificent hymn has beeu completely murdered, the four last lines are printed in capitals to intimate they should be sung with power- 0 na bai modd i mi Ysgoi ei hymchwydd hi, A hedfan uwch ei Hi l'r Ganaan hyfryd. Surely these are not the words of a victor in the fight, but of one rather who trembles at the pros- pect before him,and longs for some escape from the waters of Jordan, which he is obliged to ford on the way to the Cunian beyond, and yet in this prc. gramme they are printed in capitals. So much for the general arrangement. As to the prepara- tory practice we have only to say that so far as we are acquainted with it, it resembled all other practices. Thos-, tunes that took were sung over and over again, until they became to a great measure—hackneyed, before they came into use by the congregation. This is a bad fault. If an air is easily learnt, very good, but do not let us lose time over it to the neglect of those which are harder, and at the same time much superior. For instance there is Lledrod, than which there is none easier to be learnt, but why harp upon it continu- ally while tunes such as Manheim, Rhyl, and Llangeitho are unlearnt? Further, may we sug- gest that anthems, so far as ordinary congrega- tions are coucerned, should be set aside ? So far as our experience carries U3 it is this. Wbere authems and part singing are good.cougiegational singing is neglected, and vice versa. A man mignt be an excellent conducter of a choir, but have no knowledge whatever of the requirements of congregational singing. The talents are dis- tinct, and as yet we have never seen them united in the same person, therefore say we let our con- gregations concentrate their attentions on psalmody, leaving the Hallelujah Chorus and other pieces of I/o like character to professional choirs, by whom only justice can be done them. Taking the singing on Monday as a whole, we may say that it was more mechanically correct than that of last year, but certainly it wanted the fervour of the last anniversary. There was nothing iike the emotion roused by the singing ot Dinbych" anI" St. John" last year in last Mon- day's practice, if we except, perhaps, the singing of Llangeittio, on Monday evening. In the after- noon L edrod, which has been so hackneyed, turned out a fa lure, the only air that was well sung being Berlin, on the words- Dacw gariad Nefoedd Wen, &c. In the evening, besides Llangeitho, the most effec- tive were Abertawe, Manpeine, and Moab, which we hope to see generally introduced, and an effort made to keep them known, instead of falling back on the old stock as Wa3 done after the previous anniversary in too many instances. CEFTF AND RHOSYMEDRE. I ACCIDENT.—Oa Friday, a boy named Evans, aged 13 years, employed at the Wynnstay colliery, iht ojjl usht is I left leg fractured by a hutch passing over itjust aboTo t.fR, --i?l- 'LU- „i .u» he is doing well. THE CLAIMANT'S DEFENCE FUND.—A public meeting was held in the Market Hall, Cefn, on Fn lay evening, with reference to the Defenca Fan 1 for the Claimant to the Tichborne Estates. Air G. H. Whalley, M.P., presided, and delivered an addresa which was listened to with great atten- tion by a large audience. At the closjadefence committee was formed, composed of six member* aud a treasurer. COEDPOETH. MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—OJ Friday evening the members belonging to the various Baptist con- gregations in this district met at the Baptist chapel here for tho purpose of a rehe irsal of the pieces selected to be sung at the musical festival which is to ba held at Llangollen on Monday next. PRIMITIVE METHODISTS.—The Sunday school anniversary of the above connexion was held on Sunday and Monday last. Sermons were delivered on Sunday by the Rev R. Middleton, and Mr W. Bott, of Wrexham. On Monday a tea party and public meeting were heir), when several friends of the cause addressed the meeting. The meeting was presided over by Mr E. Davies, of Caergwrlc Collections were made at the end of each servica in aid of the Sunday school. BETHEL CIIAPEL.-The anniversary of the Sunday school in connection with the above place of worship was held last Monday, when th0 chil dren belonging to the school were treated with tea and buns by the members of the church. At seven o'clock a literary meeting was held, when several of the scholars competed in recitation, singing, and poetry. NEBO CHAPEL.—The anniversary meet'ngs at the above ciiapel were held on Sunday and Mon- day last. Powerful and effective discourses were delivered to large congregations by the Revs R. Thomas, of Bangor, D. Griffiths, Porthdinorwic, and D. Thomas, B-thania. Collections were ma-le at the end of the evening services to meet the necessary expenses incurred in connection with the meetings. CORWEN. I GWYDDELWERN SCHOOL Bo.Ri).-At an ad- journed meeting of this bo.,i-d. held on Thursday, the 5th inst., when the following members were present :—Mr Jones (iu the chair), Mr Davies, Rev. H. C. Williams, Mr D. Owen, British School, Corwen, was elected to the officii of school- master in the now school at G,vyri,lelwern. Mr Jones and Mr Williams m:d that as member, on the committee on the Corwen Board Sjliool they were well acquainted with him, and regretted the loss his removal would be to that school. Mr Hughe?, the clerk, testified to his appreciation of his services, anl as treasurer of the school was sorry to lost- him. I TEA AND LITERARY MEETING AT GLYN- DYFUDWY.—On Monday, the 2nd inst, the We3- leyans at Glyndyfrdwy held their anitual tea meet- ing in a commodious field, not far from the rail- way station. After tea a meeting wag held for the purpose of rewarding the successful competitors in several branches of literature. Mr E. Jones (Iorwerth Goeshir) was the most successful poet, and the Cynwyd choir, Mr T. Eilis, and Mr J. Robert, of Llangaiutff raid, carried the pal-n for sieging. The Rev. J. Evans (Iota Eta) filled the chair, who also heid the balance to weigh the respeative merits of the song of Cerid-ven, and Mr J. Jones (Canrhawdfardd) adjudicated the 6in<rin?. SASSIWN PLANT.—This was held at Cynwyd Methodist Chapel on Tuesday week, when a large concourse of children came together. Rev. E. Willi inis presided, Riv. E. Peters, Talybont, catechised the children, and several ministers present delivered addresses. On returning from the meeting, a little child eight years of age fell out of a carriage on the line between Lhtngar and Corwen. Mr E. Owen, who was with the children failed to acquaint the guard of the acci- dent until the train reached C >rwcn station, when the engine was sent back at once, and the little child, who was insensible, was conveyed to Mr Walker's surgery, and is now, under his able treatment, in a fair way of recovery.
I BAPTIST ASSOCIATION FOR…
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION FOR THE COUNTIES OF FUNF. DENBIGH, AND I MERIONETH. This A=soc!at'on held its meetings at Corwen on Wednesday and Thursday, June 4th and 5th. A much larger number than usual of ministers and delegates assembled together, including the Rvs. Dr. Prichard, H. Jones, M.A., G. Davies aud O. Davies, Llangollen R. Ellis (Cynddelw). Carnarvon; E. D. Roberts, Lhvnhendy; W. Roberts, Penycae; A. J. Parry, G lough-fold (formerly of Ccfn Mawr); R. Ems, L'auefydd H. Morgan, Dolgelley W. Thomas, Liverpool L. Evans, Newport, Mon.; S. Jones, Rhyl; J. Pickering, Coedpoeth; O. John, Tryd ivn; E. Jores, Glynceiriogj W. Samuel, C.vmlfcch; E. Parry, Fustimog J. Roberts. Ruthin il. Hughe-, ,U:l. 1 e'ldl'O: "y .I,at. UiJ1:1n, 1. U. 10, Rha kl'an: J. C. WlillaT.?, Denbigh; Messrs. J. S. H. Evans, Rhyl; R. P. Roberts, Rhydyfen; J. Owen, Liverpool; S. Williams, Brymbo; B. Roberts. Rhos J. Simon, Ruthin, &c. The first conference was held at ten o'clock on Wednesday, when the Rev. J. Roberts read and prayed. The President, the Rev. H. Jones, M.A of Llangollen College, having read the rules, pro. ceeded with the work to be done. The following churches were proposed and received into the Association :-Cefn Mawr (English), Wrexham (Welsh), and the Welsh churches at Flint and Spenymoor, Durham. The Rev. L. Evans, Newport, the agent for Wales for the Widows' Fund, which is a society established for relieving the wants of ministers' widows amongst the Nonconformist denomina- tions-the Baptists, Independents, and Presby. terians—delivered an eloquent speech on behalf of the sociely, which met with a cheerful response in the hearts of the audience, for a resolution was passed recommending the society to the cordial support of the churches, and 51. were voted from the funds towards it, though there was a long dis- cussion as to the advisability of doing the latter, as some believed that it was not right to apply the funds to anything foreign from the purposes in. tended in collecting them-how good soever the object might be. Ultimately the proposition was earried by a narrow majority, and it was decided to make the Chairman of the Association a life member through means of the money. The resolutions of the quarterly meetings were read and confirmed. The Home Mission Committee was appointed as follows Mr R. W. Williams, Dolgelley, trea- surer RHv. E. Jones, secretary; Rovs. W. Robert?, H. Morgan, 0. Davies, J. Robinson, D. Rees, W. Williams, G. R, Jones, Messrs. D. Williams (Holywell), R. P. Roberts (Rhvdyfen, Corwen), J. Morris (Llangollen), S. Williams (Brymbo). Finance Committee: Messrs. J. S. H. Evans, J. W. Edwards (Festiniog), W. Lloyd (Cefn Mawr), R. Roberts (Rhos), and E. S. Jones (Llangollen). At two o'clock the second conference was held, when, after the Rev. E. Parry had read and prayed the following committees were appointed —Examining Committee, to examine candidates for admission into the colleges, Revs. H. C. Wil- liams, Corwen, H. Ellis, Clwyd Bank School, Ruthin, J. Robinson, Llansilin, S. Jones, Rhyl. Tract Society Committee—Mr R. W. Williams, treasurar, Rev. H. C. Williams, secretary, 0. Davies, H. Jones, M.A., W. Edwards, and E. Jones. Two tracts have been published by the society during tho year, one on "The Apostle of Bur- mah," by the RJV. 0, Davies, of Llangollen, and another on "Ritualism, contrasted to the teaching of the Rible," by the Rev. H. C. Williams, of Corwen. The following gentlemen were appointed to re- present the Association:—Rev. H. Morgan and W. Williams on Haverfordwest College Com- mittee; Revs. E. Jones and E. Parry on Llan- gollen College Committee j Baptist Union for Wales, Mr J. S. H. Evans. The officers for the year were re-elected—Rev. E. Jones, secretary; Rev. R. P. Roberts, trea- surer and the Rev. H. Jones, M.A., chairman. A resolution was passed referring to the loss the Association had sustained in the death of Mr Foulkes, of Denbigh, late treasurer of the Home Mission, whose character and labour of love for the denomination entitled him to respect and honour. On Thursday morning, at seven o'clock, the Rev. D. Davies, of Bethesda, Carnarvonshire, read the Association letter on The Gospel as the only effectual means of reforming the world." The writer acknowledged the good that had been done by other means, such as education, temperance, &c., but he said that religion only can change the heart-the spring of all human actions. His letter was adopted as the message to the churches on the proposal of the Rev. W. Thomas, Liverpool, seconded by the Rev. H. C. Williams. The Chairman then proceeded to deliver his address on "Revival of Religion," which was listened to with the most earnest attention by all present. He dwelt on the symptoms of decline in religious spirit, such as neglecting the means of grace, festering a worldly disposition, allowing unworthy characters to be in membership. He also referred to the means whereby God is pleased to revive his cause, and urged upon all present to do their duty, and through prayer and work to expect the divine blessing to rest upon them.—The Revs. W. J. Davies, J. Robinson, W. Williams, Mr J. Morris, Rhyl, and others, spoke further upon the subject. At nine o clock another conference was held, when a letter was read from the Rev. O. Davies, the present editor of the Greal, resigning his post. No one else was e'ccted to fill his place, as a committee had been appointed the previous day to take into consideration the state of our de- nominational literature. The Baptist and ur (le- man newspapers were highly recolumendecl ac np. -vtuu organs. It was decided to hold the next quarterly meet- ing at Denb'gh, the second at Penleae,tnd the annual association at Rhosllanerchrugog. The Rov. W. Roberts was appointed to write the next letter on The duty of the church to- wards the young. A committee was chosen to help the church at Codan with repairing the chapel. Ltters of recommendation were passed to be given to the R vs. J. A. Morris, formerly of Cefn Mawr, and S. Thomas, late of Bala, to the Car- narvonshire Association. Several other resolutions uninteresting to the general public were passed. Tae public services were held-the first evening at the Baptist and Wesleyan3 chapels, and the second day on a commodious field belonging to Mr E. Davies, Harp Inn. Large congregations were gathered together, and excellent sermons were delivered by the Revs. W. Samuels, W. Thomas, H. Morgan. R. Ellis, W. Roberts, R. D. Roberts, H. Jones, M.A, A. J. Parry, and E. Jones. Much kindness was manifested towards strangers by all denominations at Corwen, and everything passed off in the most satisfactory manner. DENBIGH. MARKET.—Beef, 81 to Is per lb mutton, lOd to Is veal, 81 to 9d lamb, Is; salmon, Is 9d per lb lobsters, Is 8d; soles, Is; fowls, 5s per couple ducks, 6s to Gs 6d potatoes, 15a per hobbett fresh butter, Is 4d to Is 5d; eggs 14 for Is wheat, 19s to 20s for IG8 lb. barley, 14s to 15s for 147 iba.; oats, 9a to 10s for 105 Ibs. BARDIC PROCLAMATION AT THE CASTLE.— In accordance with ancient Welsh custom, which renders it necessary to announce the intention of bards to hold an eisteddfod two years prior to the event, a large company of bards and spectators, numbering about fifty, assembled outside the Castle on Monday last, and after the ceremony of drawing the sword, with the customary flourish of trumpet, "Clwydfardd" (Mr Griffiths) read a proclamation to the effect that an eisteddfod would be held in Denbigh Castle in the month of August, 1875. Tus FAIR.—At the usual monthly fair on Tuesday, the supply of stock was good, most of the cattle changing hands at very high prices. We are sorry to state that Mr Evans, of Cotton Hall, was severely injured, during the early part of the day by a severe kick from a powerful cart horse, which, with its owner, was perambulating the streets, and the animal being rather fresh," launched out in all directions at everybody and everything within its reach and, on Mr Evans passing in dangerous proximity to the animal, he met with the lamentable accident we have re- corded. AN ELEGANT FRONT."—A3 a somewhat sigmfi.-aut mark of progress, bearing testimony to the flourishing condition of the "town and trade" of Denbigh, we have this week to notice the elaborately executed ornameatal shop front of Mr T. J. Williams's extensive drapery establishment, in High-street, which has recently been com- pleted by Messrs. Edwards and Davies, to whom the work wa3 entrusted, and who have carried oat their undertaking in a manner reflecting the credit on their artistic skill as decorators and ornamental designera. The whole of the front" is executed in the Tuscan style of decorative art in black and gold, with pilasters inlaid with glass panels, each bearing a zig-aag gold ribbon on black ground, on which are inscribed the names of various articles of manufacture, such as hosiery," gloves," &c., the whole forming an excel'eat advertisement of the nature and contents of the establishment. The windows are filled by two large sheets of plate glass, and are fitted with railway shutters, painted out to match the gold lines and corner-pieces of the framework, the whole of the frontage having a most imposing effect. The work as a whole displays throughout an amount of elegant artistic taste and magni- ficence, without show," which is unsurpassed by any similar establishment of the size either in or out of London. THE GREAT "BiGHT OF WAY" TRIAL — CONGRATULATORY SUPPER,-On Tuesday even- ing last, Mr E Iward Knowles, late plaintiff in the celebrated "Right of Way" case, tried at the Kuthin spring assizes, entertained the whole of the witnesses who appeared on the trial to give evidence in his favour to a first-rate supper at the Hawk and Buckle Inn. Covers were laid for sixty and about that number sat down to a thoroughly substantial spread. The chair was occupied by Mr Councillor Evan Thomas, and on either side by Mr Underwood, Mr R. Knowles, Mr Jarad Jones, Mr Edward Knowles, Rev. J. Walters, Mr R. Knowles (solicitor), Mr I. Williams, Mr John Knowle3, &c. On the removal of the cloth, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly honoured. Mr Underwood said he had the honour of proposing, a, tho next toast, the health of a gentleman they all respected, viz., Mr Robert ivnow-ies, the solicitor in tho recent action. They had aU known the subjeet of the toast he wished 4L L ep, to honour from his childhood, and they hail watchcl liim pass through the stagey of youth till he now stool before them a thoroughly competent professional man, with his head well screwed upon his shoulders. (Hear. bear) In the action lately decided at Ruthin, Mr Knowles had victoriously carried his point in the face of opposition by men ot acknowledged ability and pre-eminent for their well-known legal acumen, and he thought the be-t thanks of all concerned in the case were due to that gentleman for having so successfully carried them through the trial. In conclusion he would ask them to drink Mr Robert Knowles's health with three-time three, and he trusted that gentleman would continue to carry a victorious flig whenever and wherever he might appear. (Drunk with all the honours.)—Mr R. Knowle?, in responding, sai 1 he felt that he did not deserve the praise so lavishly bestowed upon him by his friend Mr Underwood. With refer- ence to the recent action he could only assure them that he had done the best he could, and the fact that his efforts on. their behalf had been suc- cessful was, in itself, an amply sufficient reward. (Applause.)—A number of other toasts then fol- lowed. BOROUGH POLICE COURT, FRIDAY.—Before T. Gee, E-q (Mayor), Dr. Turner, and J. Lloyd Williams, E-q. Assault.—Robert Orson Roberts was charged by Evan Evans, Henllan-street, with having assaulted him on Tuesday last in a stable belong ing to him. The bench severely reprimanded the defendant, and fihed him 19J. 6d, including costs, or in default 14 days' imprisonment. Drunkenness.—John Jones and Thomas Jonea, Denbigh, were charged by Sergeant Wdle with being drunk in the Three Boars' H :ads public- house on Sunday night, June 1st.—A batch of evidence, for and against", was listened to by the bench, who said they were of opinion that the c isa against Thomas Jones had not boen proved, and they shouhl therefore discharge him with a caution. In John Jones's case they should fine him Is. and 12s. 61. costs. Interfering with the Police.—Robert Jones. who also appears to have been mixed up with the last case, was charged with resisting the police, while in the execution of their duty, on Sunday, June 1st. The bench said they had the power to fine the defendant £ 20, or two months' in default, bu', under the present c re unstano ;s, they should only line him 2s. 6d. and 12s. Gd. costs. Permitting Drunkenness.—Catherine Ellis, of the Three Boars' Heads Inn, was then charged by Sergeant Wilde with permitting drunkenness. After hearing the evidence on both sides, the L L .1 L •> 1^1 1 1- 1 L ueaca saia taey consiaereu inac une case na i ueeu proved, and they thought that it was inucii to b- regretted that the defendant, who hail so recently taken out her licence should be convicted of per- mitting drunkenness. They had the power to impose a penalty of £10, but they were unwilling, in this case, to exercise it. In the present ins atice they should fine her X2 and costs, and the offence to be recorded on her license. Miss Ellis then applied for the permanent trans- fer of the license from John Hughes, of the Tnree Boars' Heads, to herself until the annual licensing session. The bench granted th3 application. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY.— Present: T. Gee, Esq. (Mayor), in the chair; Aldermen Dr. Evan Pierce, J. Parry Jones, T. Gold Edwards, and Evan Davies Councillors T. J. Williams (drapei), William Morris, Thos. Foulkes, Evan Thomas, J. H. Jones (chemist), John Davies (Lodge), J. Armor, and E. W. Gee; Mr F. Wynne, town clerk; Mr Clough, sur- veyor. This was a special m,-etinT, called for the purpose of electing a medical officer of health for the borough and other business, and was held in the Council Chamber. The minutes of the last meeting were read, confirmed, and signed by the chairman. Election of Me(.Iical O Election of Medical Officer.—The Mayor said there were three applications for the office of medical officer for the borough, viz., Dr.' J. R. Hughes and Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts, Denbigh, and Dr. Griffiths Roberts, of St. Asaph.—It was dtcided that the voting should be by ballot. After a lengthy discussion in which the merits of the various candidates were discussed, the voting took place. The voting papers were then handed round, and on being drawn the first time the numbers were—For Dr. Hughes, 4; Dr. Lloyd Roberts, 6; and Dr. Griffith Roberts, 3; the resu't of the final draw being—For Dr. Lloyd Roberts, 7; Dr. Hughes, G ;—majority of 1 for Dr L'. Roberts, who was formally declared by the Mavor as appointed medical officer for the borough of Denbigh. The Surveyor's Report.-The Surveyor stated that there was one new building in course of erection by Mr Robert Knowles, and that Mr E. T. Jones, ironmonger, had taken down the Old Swan public-house. There was also at present no prop tr yard in which to keep the property of the Town Council, and the water-cart was greatly in need of rep?ii. The weight of the present old .??. ?h?t 3? cwt and the Societv for the o?v? ws;q ah "I I Atumula had mtmmted talr mtea- tion of prosecuting the contractors if they harnessed any horse to the cumbersome vehicle. the surveyor also reported that the two men at work on the roads had applied for aa increase in their wages of Is per week; they received at the present time 14s and 153 respetivaiy.-The report up to this sta/e having been nnanimously a-lopted, the Mayor said the surveyor wished to know whether he was to be held personally responsible, till the passing of the new bye-laws, for any accidents or obstructions that might occur in reference to buildings then in course of erection. —After some slight discussion, the surveyor was directed to act upon his own responsibility during the revision of the borough bye-laws, and woulU amply support any proceedings he might think it necessary to institute.—The railway bridge over the roa i by the Brookhoase was also reported to be very unsafe, and the surveyor was directed to communicate with the railway company respect- ing it. The Town Clerk had since received a letter from Mr Cartwright, referring the board to the London and North Western Company, who had now promised to give the matter their im- mediate attention. Lettei-s.-Tiie Town Clerk read a letter stating that the Local Government Board did not think it necessary for the Council to meet monthly for sanitary purposes, but advised that such meeting should be held more frequently than once a quar- ter.—A letter was also read from Mr Watkin Williams, M.P., in answer to a request he had re- ceived from the board, to petition Parliament for the insertion of a clause in Mr Stanfeld's Bill, that would allow of the assessment of land for sanitary purposes at one-fourth of the amount at whch property was rated. Mr Williams statad that he had brought the matter forward, but the Government would not entertain any modification in Mr Stansfeld's measure. There was. however, a clause in the bill which would enable the Board to draw rates from the Lunatic Asylum and all other public buildings, churches and chapels ex. cepted.—Mr Alderman Parry Jones suggested that Sir W. W. Watkin, Mr Watkin Williams and Mr Osborne Morgan be requested to move the inser- tion of the clause.—After some little general con- versation, it was ultimately resolved, on the motion of Mr Alderman Gold Edwards, seconded by Mr Alderman Parry Jones, that the attention of the tbr¿e members should be directed to the question,' which had been previously brought before them, and that if the Government persisted in refusing to insert the c'ause, that they should be requested to move an independent measure. Report of the litspectoi- of Nuisances.—Sergeant Wilde presented his final report as Inspector of Nuisances from which it appeared that the tuta! cost of the work carried out was £ 273. The re port also stated that four ventilators had been constructed in various parts of the town, which effectually prevented the escape of gas ia sufficient quantities to become a nuisance. The Tolls.-The Town Clerk having stated that the market tolls had been let last week to the highest bidder for .£170, and that they had bein subsequently under-let to Mr J. Barker, for .£183, Mr Alderman Edwards said he had been given to understand that Mr Roberts had been unfairly dealt with in the matter, and ha thought some explanation was due from the Board.—The Town Cierk then explained that the tolls having been let to Mr Roberts at .£170, the mayor had called them in at reserve bid of X200, the tolls having been let last year for £ 190. Mr Roberts and Mr Barker had afterwards sent in an offer of £ 175 each, and on the tie being acnounced, a sub. sequent offer had been made by Mr Roberts of £181, and by Mr Barker of .£183. This was all the business of importance. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, WED-TES. DAY.-Before P. H. Chambrea, Esq., Captain W. D. W. Williams, Captain Purcell Williams, and the Rev. David Roberts. Sheep Stealing on the Mountains.—Robert Robert*, Henllan, was brought up iu custody charged with stealing certain sheep, the pro- perty of Peter Roberts, of Llansannan. Sergeant Wylde asked for a remand for a week in order to get up the ctse.-Granted. Drunk antZ Disoi'te1'ly.-Robert Vaughan was charged by P.C. Jones, Llansannan, with being drunk and riotous on the 27th of Ma;—S nf- tenced to twenty-one days' imprisonment with hard labour. ELLESMERE. I LOCAL BOARD.—A meeting of the members of the Local Board was held on Monday. There was no business of importance. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TUESDAY —Present- Messrs. R. G. Jebb (chairman), Thomas Thomas (vice-chairman), James Thomas, W. Brew-tor J. Griffiths, Birch (Tybroughton), E. Peel, S. Griffiths (Overton), J. Li;ter, E. E lwarlig I; S. Hodgson, Bitemau, Stokes, aid the Hall. G. T. Kenyon Mr Stant, clerk. Statistical— Expended in out-door relief during the past fortnight i-Ellesniere, first week-, £ 10 ol ad., second week, X9 17-1. 6J.; Hanmer, first week A.9 12;. 2tfd., second week, £ 9 tfit njj,. total for the fortnight, £ 39 Is. 10d. Number in the house, 91. The vagrants relieved during the fortnight amounted to 18. The Late Mr Cotton, of Knolton.—A letter was read from the family of the late Mr Cotton, thanking the board for their kind expression of sympathy. Censure of a Medical Officcr.—The case of the alleged misrepresentation by a medical officer agai n came on for discussion. Dr. Parker, the officer for the Hanmer district, was in attendance. Mr Bateman stated that be had been informed by the man Roberts that Dr. Parker had not visited him for a month, while at the same time, Dr. Parker had ordered extras for him and reported to the board that he had vi.-ited him and given him medicine. The board heard what Dr. Parker had to say, and what the man had to say on the other hand, and it was decided afterwards, on the vote of a majority of the guardians, that Dr. Parker be requested to resign. Dr. Parker was then called in, and the Chairman explained the resolution the guardians had come to. Ia conclusion, he said that the guardians thought some word of apology was due to Mr Bateman for the words that had been used towards him.—Dr. Parker said-" I beg to apologise to the chairman and to the board, but I will not apologise to the Hanmer guardian (Mr Bateman)." He then left the room.—Mr Samuel Griffiths I propose that as Dr. Parker refuses to apologise to Mr Bateman, we re-consider the matter.—The subject, however, then dropped, Mr rJ. Griffiths intimating that that being so, they could not expect a guardian to act in a similar way again. This was all the important business. FLINT. CONFIRMATION.—On Tuesday last, the L)rd Bishop of the diocese administered the rite of confirmation to about 60 young persons of the parishes of Flint and Bagillc. The right reverend prelate administered the rite ia both languages. His Lordship's addresses were characterised by their usual earnestness and eloquence. The attend- ance at the service was very large, and at three o'clock the scholars and teachers of the Sunday school, at Flint and Pentre numbering about 35'J attended divine service at the Parish Church, and then adjourned to the National School where a I liberal and excellent supply of tea and currant bread had been provide i for them, and which they all heartily enjoyed. The evening service at St. David's Chapel, at seven o'clock, was very fully I attended. The sermon (a irost appropriate one on the dignity and honour due to uoa s House) was preached by the Rev. S.eAcn Gladstone, Rector of Hawarden. We cannot conclude this notice with- out remarking on the three stained glass windows recently added to the Parish Church, Fiiut. Tney have been contributed respectively by Mr Ellis Eyton in memory of his grandfather, Mr Thomas Eyton, of P.^nypalmant, near Fliut by the repre- sentatives of the late Dr. Haywood, of Flint, in memory of the said gentleman who bad been a medical practitioner at Flint for many years and the last by Mr Edward Williams, of Putre, in memory of his relations who have for many generations been established ia Flint and neigh- bourhood. ANNUAL TREAT.—The annual treat in con- nection with the English Chapel Sunday School took placj ou Thursday. The teachers and scholars met at half-past two and formed a pro- cession in the Raven Square, when an appropriate hymn was sung. Then, headed by the superintend- ant, Mr Edward Jane'. and the hon. secretary, Mr Joseph flail, senior, the procession marched through the various streets of the town, under the command of Messrs. T. Quine, treasurer, and teachers-Bealer, Clarke, Jones, and Roberts. The singing was under the conductorship of Mr J. Bartley. The procession was haaded by a large banner, presented by Messrs. Hall and Son, the well-known painters of this town. The teach rs and scholars with a goodly number of friends sub. sequently tat down to a good tea, supplied by the Mayoress (Mrs Jones), the tables being presided over by Mrs Jones, Mrs Hall, Mrs 0-vens, Mrs Bartley, Mrs Grimes, and Mrs John Jones, when all; parties eDjoyel themselves to their hearts' content. At seven o'clock in the evening, a meet- ing of considerable interest took place, the chair being occupied by the sugeriateadait, when an excellent programme was gone through, and addresses were delivered by Messrs. James Hall, Joseph Hall, jun., and T. Quine. A vote of thanks to the chairman, Mr E. Jones, was unanimously passed, and also to the tea makers, &c, and the meeting was brought to a close in a joyful manner. HOLYWELL. LEGAL.—We have much pleasure in stating that Mr Harry Cope, eldest son of Alexander Cope, Esq., Saithaelwyd, Holywell, passed his final ex- amination of the Incorporated Lw Society, Lon- don, on the 26th and 27th ult. LOCAL BOARD.—A meeting of this board was held on Monday. It was decided to send a dele- s-ate to the Rhyl Conference on the saojecb or sum- tary matters, ana defer any decision until after the meeting. Several reports were read, of miaor im- portance. CONFIRMATION.—'The Lord Bishop of St. I Asaph h ld a confirmation in the parish church, Hdy well, on Tuesday last. There were 131 can- didates from the following churches lespectively- Holywell (including Greenfield) 4b; Whifcford. 15 Gorsedd, 12; Brynford, 15 Mostyu, 28 and 17 from the Holywell Uaion Workhouse. HOLYWELL DEANEEY CHORAL UNION.—A meeting was held at tae Vestry-room, Holy well, on Thursday last, when the above union was formed. There was a good attendance, and the chair wa3 taken by the Rv. T. Z. Davies. The Rural Dean was appointed treasurer, and Mr Gre- gory secretary tp the Uuion. au efficient com mittee of clergy and laity was formed, and also au executive to select music, hymns, &c., consisting of the Vicar of Holywell, Rictor of Flint, and th. Riv. D. Williams. Mr Groom, organist and choirmaster of Holywell parish church, was ap- pointed conductor of the choral union, which alrea Iy consists of Holywell, Flint, Greenfield, Bagillt, Hilkin, Brynford, Ysceifiog, WnitforJ, Rhosesmor. It was also decided that the Marquis of Westminster be desired to aci as President. HAWARDEN. PETTY SESSIONS, f IIU ISD.IY. -Before M. Frost, Esq., W. Johnson, Esq., and Robert Frost, Esq. Drunkenness. Abraham PLlrish, for beina drunk and riotous in Hawarden on the 4th J oneo was fined 10s. and 7s. 61 costs, or seven days: imprisonment.—James Edwards was fined 53 and 7s. costs for being drunk and disorderly at Broughton, on Saturday evening, the 31st ult.- John Healey, for a similar off,-aca on the same evening, was tined 5s. and 7s. 6d. costs.—Edward Jones was charged with being drunk and riotous I at Hawarden on the 4h inst., and was fined 5s. and cost?.—John Dodd was charged by P.C. M'Bride with being drunk and disorderly at Broughtan on the 28 ,h ult. Fined 10s. and 7s. 6d. costs.-Gaorge Elstop, drunk on the 7th inst., fined 53 and costs.-Tliomas Jenkin3, for being drunk and riotous at Buckley, on the 31st of May, was mulcted in 5 s. and costs.—J ohn Shone wa3 charged with the same offence on the 31st ult., and was fined 53 aud costs.—William Jones, collier, drank and riotous on the same date, was fined 53 and c )sts. Game Trespass.—Thomas Hughes was sum- moned for trespassing in pursuit of game. Mr John Roberts, of Siltney, proved that on the 21st of May, the defendant was chasing a hare with a dog in a wheat fiold bulougiug to him. Fined 20s and costs, or a month's incaiceration. Caution to Starters in Foot Races. James Jones was summoned for wantonly dischar«it « tirearms on the highway.—Sergeant Lockwou stated that on Satuiday morciug, the 31st of last month, the defendant was at Pentre, Queen's Ferry, taking part in proceedings connected with a footrace. Whilst there, he fired a gun for the competitors to start, but on being spoken to he admitted that he had no license.—Defendant said he did not know he was doing wrong, and addid that two officers saw him going to fire the son but they never gave him the slightest intimation that he ought not to do so. The weapon was only loaded with powder.—The case was dis- missed, the bench holding that the defendant had had no intention of injuring anyone. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST tvth rVirerr v Mr William O'Kelly was summoned for unlaw- fully giving a certificate of vaccination. Mr Tat. lock of Caester appeared on behalf of the guardians of the Hawarden Union, and Mr W. H. oaardians of Chester appeared for the defendant. Mr Tatlock in opening the case referred to th fact that under the vaccination act all children were to be vaccinated before they were three months old, and forms to which a certificate was attached were given for the use of medical men or the public vaccinator as the case might be. If a child could not be successfully vaccinated a form was supplied to be filled in by the medical man stating that such was the case. On the 23rd Sept last Hannah Cathroll was confined of twin children, and consequently the children ought to have been vaccinated before the 23rd of March. Subsequently the mother was summoned for not having her child vaccinated. However, when be- fore the magistrates she produced the following certificate—" I, the undersigned hereby certify that Hannah Cathrell, the child of Thomas Cathrell, aired 5 months, born at Pentre, Bltckley, in the parish of Hawarden, in the county of Flint hB bjen succcsfully vaccinated by me. D?ted 12th of May, 1873, William O'Ke'ly." Enquiry was maoe, aud it was foand that the child had not been vaccinated at all, and that this certificate was a talse one, Dr Moflfatt stated that ba Dr Moffatt stated that '1 cine practIsing at Itawardenwas doctor 1)£ !I  S ''?" "? S- J capacity he had 31 Y car3' n j possible for him t? tell a th," vaccinated or not. II 0 had a chll'i o:¡,l 11¡¡1!.1 Cathrdtonthe3rdomf?J? ? about four or £ 79 an<l it \»ft, mJ with him at the ti???" ?'??"! vaccinate, and he did not se' "? ? i ? t vaccinated, and he did not ™ u,<1 fca l K^ been successfutlyvacci?r??? .?y???? been successfully vaccinated H? age ht. m!llk. Aaatt4?? ho woj\?? o.i his being able to telfe^n ?"?? t)? ? ?, writing in the certificate Sw? teM1 cf Cro?ex.mined by Mr ChurrfI have been an attempt at vaccl"^ IJ»uoa win,"S have b_een an attempt at v?? "?ioa heinff abl,? to detect it H tnnth Cathre I stateil ? r Ii;¡ 1\1 v' Buckley. My name is Mesa},, as Hannah Cathrc-i). On ?ofX S as Hannah Ca thrdl. On tbo :)" U¡ I.4tro ht I was delivered oft? &S f 11 '1'1 (JOy. j The father is Thomas C-a? '.t '?y X? christened Hannah. l ?' Th?  h th fi the II" 'II d uced, with the ccrt.Sc?e attinl i1ok> ih»t»».»«u,at tim. StiS! ??-T. read. i never asked anyonelei' read. 1 took the chil l H ir.n 1 l° iIr paper. I took the cOIH Halinah t "as '? and it was then more than ?'' t ?r  t?okherto ?t her vaccinated 'to!'l OH ¡ chihi was not in a fit state to beVa 11^<1 c!iitd was not in a ut state to hp ?"'?"d.? that time I had not the ef.rt<-m that time I had not Wtho cpJrSt-fi T. asked me to c.?e a?in.bn?? r'?  a<7aiu. The next week I took .Tf!r toot c^ aga i ii. The next week,I took th,, bl)y ti and on the day following I t,. i f i¡¡lIl ';r K'¡:i, He also decii? d to v.ec.n.t. "? ?6 ?, .1   tOOK tMe papers, Mr I?gby had n "J'- WQ I 0iilJ V I moned me for not having the,u *00"15' 1v had been sommoned before I tor i/ 6lt^r of I had been sommoned before I to,.t{ ?'?? ?' children on the ficit occasion \y lieD ItoM* I p ipers I gave them to Mr 6'K<l| ptp?rs I gave them to Mr O'K.i) ? ?  wanted a paper to show that the ci/i fi t t b' r¡¡ 1\' r in a fi? state to be vaccinated n 81? I1  any reply, bat af?er writiu,o. t,  r?tarned them to me, and said f ey ue ¡¡of',r; 4i 1 be posted. I posted them ?v. )/ ?'? I Neither of the children have b..n .??i.c I '1 O'K I' t h. k 'f t!r'.i'¡  ?-o'?'-y ??',??..?t. tkJ„ cansed blood to flow. That was rl{j aq ,'jw. Thi,t wM the dr5,, I only time I went to him ?h ?? 0\ I J!,l ■ hs not seen her since. He ?? Dr' b aL,j anythwg, nor did he ask m?fy??, Cfoas-HX?mined by ?Ir C?art,)n 1 C nytulng, ■ Cross-examined by Mr Churton • I ?"? & I the date when I ti? took t' p. to k I■  vaccinated, aud I e?nnGt say w?ct' '? ?? Monday or Tuesday. There t7? a Út't' I wa!U .1 d t I Ie erupt,. on the child behind the ears, atjij t(l(_ e WiIj ill an eruption on the boy, and Mr O'K^ ri:'a5ei' I !I..I Y r;:fa" I to vaccinate them on that account j !DnotsaJ II I I I I. Ir?f us?,i whether I caited ia the moruin.rnrK aft;rao«. I ru irj, Of tL,, aft rao¡)n -By Mr -rattock I p? the rL r the same d?y t?tt I got them fro,n '? '??'? II I told Mr 0-K.Hy I h.d h.dt? J R' I 1 }'¡¡¡¡¡¡On'I' Mr J. R!gby .?id he was the ??????' 1.1 IF' tlDo¡¡¡. for the H.?varden UniM. The t'InuloiN., 4.t s ought to rec?ive w I thin thres m? ..nt? h-?''?  1 ¡:t' He did not recove any crt^' atter II I Hannah Cathrell, the child, up to ??? ?"?'- h l 'th .Il "u' sequence he !UW the mother! tf. ?r.?, ,?' tificate produced on the U'i of II ani I issued a summons agaInst W 'wl.i .h „ hearing at the f?t court ou th• anf?}eoa I wM a turned until to-day.  the child when Dr. M?f..t?.? ? /'? I1 Mr Churton, in defcLc., .aid tbl almost to life and d:th to the 'ie'fe? d?n ?h ? I1 the offence with which he wai eh r I adi?anour; an in he were committed ?? II his trial at the sess?? cvea though he mUt 1 acquitted, a stigma would be attached h hi V that ?on'd ^amn hisch?etertorevc.r.Md? hi wife and his family of the meaasofS I hood. Lnfortunate.y on tLi.occastoo.thp? dant a mouth was closed, and the de ene?' upon the statement he (Mr Chur:on) ?oaHc? to make to them. The woman brought the fm? child to him to be vaccia?ted, but h,! reciii?d.,o ?j I so as tnere was an eruption on the child, Mi '? entirely denied that he ever put ? ?n kaifeto'? ehUd s arm. S?e c tmg again on MoniM Z I always v?cematiu? on that day) w,t? the bo? '? I he had also an eruption on it. It' Mr U'KeMy? I wanted to give an improper ctrtide?e?m?: I easily t hen have done so but what W01U be b motives for ?i?!n?su'-h a c:r¡fi:ate or to ¡dude I t) vacein?t? ? It had b?en ?a?d that the woam I had been summoned, and therdor WMttd 11 certificate to clear he:s:lf; but i.eiever a;k"l f.: a cer lficat; snowiag that the chill hal been vac. cinate l, aud simply asked for one, statin; that:"s children were unfic for the operation. MrOKq c rtain 'y did fU up the cert.ticate, but it wudiH i i a -reit-, hurry, and there be; iir severalcir'i- c ites on the same paper, he filled up tie wr; one. T«- '? carelessness, which a aiacert.. e certainly did ct; rpBi'l? ,¡!In j¡.> aive 1ltL. certificate. .u. L The bench considered that the defendant hi not wilfully given the certificate, and thereforeta case would be dismissed. J Man and Wife. T h .mas Price was brae: up on a warrant charged with assaultinghiawL'», Mary Price. The wife appeared rntictac: press the case, and the defendant was 3:t ¡t liberty on promising to treat her better ia tie future. 31aster and Servant.—John Williams, JKMI smith, was summoned for leaving his emp;cyitC": at Mr Wood's anchor works, at Saibey, ttitira giving notice.—The defendant was the fortBS of a gang of men, who had refused to raaksscii some faulty anchors without beio; pjjJ f; They therefore did not get their wage3 fa 1 week, and in consequence the men had dec!ai to work any mere. Mr Thompson, them: said he had summoned the defendant, he ¡:; the head of the gang, but he did not wish to pea the case against him, if he and his men ,¡ irake good the faulty work.—It was ocknosiei^ by Mr Thomson that the anchors had been b fore they left the yard, but they had ifWMS blen relurne(I from Chatdam as being dzUcsi —The defendant denied that they were fau-j.— The cusi was dismissed. LLANGOLLEN. I MONCTMENT TO THE MEMORY OF THE b:, REV. E. EVANS, LLANGOLLEN.—WE are iuppj to understand that it is intended to open ap- subscription with the view of erection a montuis- to the memory of the late Bev. Evan Evat-, was so highly respected. CHILD DEOWNED.—Mr Thelwall, coroner,he-- an inquest at the Town Hall, Ll.iiisollen, j Wednesday last, On the body of L,,wi, Williams son of Mrs E. Williams, place. The foreman of the jury waslIrTiiMW stationer. It appears that the boy, vvhl years of age, went to play too near the water, in stooping down to try to catch overbalanced bimselt. and fell in, and 1V:J.lrowne:, The jury returned an open verdict of Aur- ally drowned." SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting cf t'uisboari^ held on Monday, all the members Garlh School.-Ti.,e master ot thi-schoolbaiJj tendered his resignation, which was arcej'M^ the board, Mr T. L. Williams, L'aollechid, was elected in his ?':nL ,¥ The New Sc/too?.—A letter was rc.nt 'oN?.? Education Department, approving of tLe f'?? and specifications for the new schools. This was all the important business-
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QUARTERLY ASSOCIATr<? dFTH^- I YINlcsTIC METHUDlSfS. I The event of the week in this quiet ?D!, £ i esque town bus been the A?soci?t'fn of tl;s vy S C?tvinistic Methodists, the r.t?i? ho-iy 5 claims to be most numerous in ?'?'? dr3l. meetings—those in eonneeti?M ?'. ? the ff Mia?ions—.vcre held on TuM?y ?????,?. Wednesday morning, when the 11,+'g'ltei:, senting the several monthly meettn? p'?. byteries met, aud discussed the q?e?t'o'? ?. more particularly to the missioo ?'?''?? I ton¡ Goror, and to the Ea?li?h c:m?e< iu "M ?.f I  North Wales. The chair at th?e mee:'? ? taken by the Rev. Robert ()bertg, • ou" moderator for the year. At two ?'?'?? afternoon of Wednesday, the general ??i':? of the association mot in tk"t) UbG i-J dusky, musty-looking building, wh?'" U0 cred!? to the connection, and which we i.ope M ?- elt?er repaired or substituted at an etr I,' peri The'd was a fair attendance of de??e: « ? II'n sorry to see mora than one 0 oolit!ellla"- rdea W;o are the acknowledged Icad?fj of the by tht> to which they beton?—cou-?"??th? I 'reI 0 r ab?ence. Among those who a,ls K? aev'nd PrusbytcriMwot'e—Ang?")' ti„. Re*3 Pdtcbard and D. obert, lvit t |gjB^ who:w names we did not ?et; Lleyn- ,? ?' Revs J. Owen, CMC?o'. and a ,p ijjif- 'I" '¡nu Llanstymdwy, Measrj J?hu l'lj I?ods; Arfon, the Revs W. 1?' j:. J?' P* W.  :\1 '1'3  P. W. Jones, H?afai?chan. ?-?i,,t? Bddgelcrt, and T. L?w?:; B'?'j?, B?' Reva John Duies, Nerquii$ a,d D. J J. arI' illiltmi? parij. Measra 0. WtUiam9,Hodtar', and j Parr-; M erioneth West, R v. G. WiCor* E .a t,l Revs Istac Jotici tti(i ?ililli-irrs,corwe5i .st, Reva h:\RC JOll03 anI' J b* JonesJ^ L j Mr Parry, Rhvotv?n, ?d M'-J???h? ''? Denb?h, Hev B. Hu?he?. "j Montgomery, R ?    gomery, R?v E. Griihth, \r?i'oJ. a"1' ?omery, R'v E. Gnihth, M? n? ?. Jo?-.H.mfyHin; Livcrpo?t. ??',??-- O. Jone., Mes.r. D. H??-ts?"??. ?r. Kjber| M?nchc.ter, R.v Ct. 1",trry ei, III, L I and Fii..?'??? K?; ,a.na.ur nl.['l,lh'>;I, pl'shyW',Y, :J\rP: Wii.i?ns; Mont,n.e?  Pr^, ?'? ? Roberts, Gui:atu ?', ?"' IKi B??<!os tw above t?-rc  ?-o  ?'?'?'; ¡ l 1, (' f 'TI other ministers, U.'V K- jiij' l) 1'' '"l'" ..u.. J?l.-9,M?l:u U-i ?. J.,o '? V .,fJ. -c