Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

MOLD. Lo' AL BOARD ELECTION. On Wednesday- week, a special meeting of the Local Board was held, when Mr A. Brereton was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr John Lloyd. Mr Brereton was pressed to stand at the last February election, but refused to op- pose any of the old members. THE Eistdedfod Choirs held its usual pracice on Tuesday eveiinj, w ei there was a good atten- dance. On Monday, the Rev. T. R. Lloyd, Messrs. J. W. Jones, H. Roberts, and O. Jones canvassed High-strest, for collections in aid of the Eistedd- fod funds, and met with a hearty reception, about J380 being collected in two hours. The remainder of the town will be canvassed at once. STEALING A COAT.-On Monday, at the magistrates' office, before Captain Pennant, John Tudor was brought up in custody charged with steading a coat, belonging to George Gardener, at Rackery Hall, Shordley, on Friday, the 13th inst. The coat was left in a stable, and the prisoner had been about, when it was missed. Information was given to P.C.Nelson, who found it pledged at Chester, where he also met the prisoner and took him into custody. The prisoner was remanded to the petty sessions. THE EISTEDDFOD PAVILION.—The contract to erect the Eisteddfod pavilion for the Welsh musi- cal and literary meeting in the third week of Au- gust next, has been let to Mr Rhydwen Jones, of Rhyl, whose ability and enterprise as an architect and builder, will be a sufficient guarantee for the style and stability of the proposed structure, which is estimated to hold 6,000 people, and which will no d mot be patronised to its fullest capabilities and limits during the Eisteddfod week. DEATH OF MR EDWARD POWELL,-It is with extreme regret that we announce the death of Ir Edward Powell, Wrexham-street, stonemason and gardener, and for some time town surveyor. He had been in weak health for years, suffering much from asthma, but his end was unexpected. He was cne of the oldest inhabitants of Mold, having lived in it all his lifetime, and been a householder in it for nearly half a century. He had been for many years connected with the Welsh Independent church in the town, and for some years had served the office of deacon. Though, having his faults like other men, he was generally respected, and was a man of an independent turn of mind, who did not spend much of his time in mincing his words. His funeral-a very respect. able one-took place yesterday in the burial ground attached to the English Congregational Caurch. LASSEY V. SOUTH BUCKLEY COAL CO.—A case of some local importance came on for hearing on Thursday last in the Exchequer of Pleas. An action was brought by Mr John Lassey, of Buck- I 'Y, against the South Buckley Coal and Fire Brick Co., Limited, for balance of account, a nountin-a to .£31,5 3s. lid.; and it was agreed to have the settlement of all matters in dispute to oue of the Masters of the Court. Master Templar undertook this duty, and after a very lengthened investigation, found that the sum of .£300 was due, and ordered payment of that amount with costs. The plaintiff was represented by Mr War- ton, instructed by Mr Allen, of Mold, and the de- fendants by Mr Eviogton, instructed by Messrs Molesworth and March, cf Eochdale. The grounds of defence were that although the disputed items were sanctioned by the managing director, the company was not responsible uuless a resolution had been passed at a board meeting. The com- pany sought to give plaiiitiff shares instead of salary lor services rendered as resident en- gineer. SEBGEANT-MAJOR PITHBL On Monday 1ut,  Wills, on behalf of himself and the noffffii c? err! s of the ??? Flint ?'?' presented Sergt. Major Pither %ith a beautiful gold wMch and ohl' ef ?tt he valae of upwards of £ 30. as an acknowledgment .thi, services whUo .d the staff of regiment, Md as & token of their respect to an ola ??'? for ^teen years has been con- nected with the Flint Rifles, and who has for up- wards of forty years been continuously in Her Majesty's service. Colonel Willa wished Mr Pither every success in the future, and hoped that he might long live to enjoy that token of their esteem. The watch bore the following insctip- esteem. c 'To Sergeant. blaj or Pither, from Colonel Wills and officers of the Flint Rifla Militia, in re- uiemberance of his valuable and unwearied ser- vices during 16 years." We understand that Mr Pither transferred his duties to Serjeant Knapp on Thursday last, and that he has gone to Lon- don for a week or two, but will take his final leave of the town in July. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LOCAL BOARD, WEDNESDAY.—Present: Meesrs. J. W. Jones (chairman), Henry Roberts, Griffith Jolke s, Joel Williams, George Bellis, and E. P. Jone?. THE PROPOSED SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS. The Clerk read the circular convening the meet- ing, also the circular of Mr A. Doyle, with respect to the conference at Rhyl on Tuesday next, to dis- cuss the propriety of dividing the country into four districts, and appointing superintendent medi- cal officers to each. The circular having been read, D 1 d h. Mr Joel Williams said, Let Mr Doyle mind his own business." Mr Henry Williams: That is his business, Mr Williams. He is the inspector appointed by Government to enquire into the sanitary state of the country. Mr Joel Williams: But what do we care for him or his government ? Mr Williams proposed that the board should not attend the conference, or have anything to do with the scheme or the Local Government board. Mr E. P. Jones thought differently. If they be- lieved the scheme of Mr Doyle a bad one, he thought they ought to attend to expose it. He saw by the papers that it had been done elsewhere. If the supporters only of the scheme attended, it would be passed of course, and they might be placed in an awkward position. (Hear, hear.) Mr Joel Williams still objected, as going to Rhyl would entail an expense, and he did not believe that any such scheme would ever be passed. If it did pass it would only be binding on the parties who agreed to it. The Clerk did not know what the Government intended to do ultimately, but it appeared as if they were determined to have everything into their own bands. Mr Joel Williams thought there was no doubt of it. The paying of the half of the official salaries was oniy a bait, to tempt the local authorities to bind themselves hand and foot to the Government. Mr E. P. Jones believed that if a medical officer of the character suggested by Mr Doyle were ap- pointed he could not expect to draw his salary for nothing. He would be continually suggesting some- thing to the Government, and the ratepayers would be saddled with thousands of pounds, the expense of the officers' schemes. Mr Joel Williams suggested that they should write to the Board of Guardians at Holywell, stating that they would have nothing to do with Mr Doyle's scheme. Mr G. Bellis said he saw no good in that, as they were not responsible to the Board of Guardi. ans. He did not approve of Mr Doyle's sugges- tion on the ground that they would thereby be expressing a want of confidence in the medical officers already appointed. Mr E. P. Jones suggested that all those present should go to Rhyl on Tuesday, if convenient, and oppose the scheme tooth and nail, and this being seconded by Mr Henry-Roberts, was agreed to, Mr Williams observing that they would not have the officer suggested at a gift, and they did not want to have anything to do with the Local Go- vernment Board. THE LADIES' CLUB. The Clerk said that the committee of the ladies' club had applied for the Bailey Hill for the day, and it was agreed to let it them on the usual terms, 51. ANOTHER SQUABBLE. Mr William Jones rose as the boarJ dispersed and said he had a matter te lay be'ore them. On Sunday evening last, in the presence of company at the Royal Oak, Mr Walter Eaton, their sur- veyor, had insulted him in a very unmanly manner. Now this was not right, 8S Mr Eaton was their servant, and he had no business to speak in the manner he did. Mr Pryor had told him that he felt ashamed of the conversation and Mr Davies, the painter, and Mr Rothwell, had also told him that Mr Eaton had carried on most shamefully. Now he hoped and trusted that the affair would be taken up by the board. Mr E. P. Jones thought if Mr Jones had any complaint to make he had better bring it on at the regular meeting of the board, when all the mem- bers would be present. Mr Henry Roberts suggested that the matter was a private one between Mr Jones and Mr Eaton. If Mr Jones was aggrieved let him sum- mon Mr Eaton for defamation of character. If he were innocent and in Mr Jones's place, that was what he would do. The Chairman thought differently. Mr Jones had been charged with squandering the public money. It seemed to him that it affected the whole board, and they ought to clear themselves before the public. Mr W. Jones had no idea why Mr Eaton should attack him. The only difference he ever had with him was about a manure heap which had been placed on the street near the Royal Oak, which was left on over twelve hours, nearly obstructing the whole street, besides being a very great nui- sance. Mr E. P. Jones said that much had been said about protecting their officers, and supporting them in the discharge of their duties. Bat on the other hand, the officers should not take the liberty attributed to Mr Eaton, and he was very sorry to hear that it had been done. The Chairman supposed that Mr Eaton was not present on Sunday evening ? neither was Mr Eaton present then. Mr W. Jones was not present at the time stated. He had received a letter from Mr Jones, which he put in, but he had not taken any notice of it. Mr Henry Roberts was still of opinion that the question was a private one between Messrs. Jones and Eaton. They were aware that it was the talk of the town, and that it referred to the cart- age of some road sweepings at Maesydre. Mr Griffiths was prepared to take it away the week before last, but Mr William Jones's carts went there and began carting it. The surveyor ob. jected to Mr W. Jones carting it, and the matter was left to the Road Committee, who upheld the decision of the surveyor and the cartins was stopped. But in spite of the decision of the com- mittee Mr W. Jones insisted on going on, and did so in defiance of them. Now, it seemed to him that if they appointed an inspector they should respect his decisions so long as he &dhered to his duty, and a member of the board should not be the first to Mr W. Jones begged Mr Roberts's pardon, but it was Withers who had power to order the cart- ing. He had come and engaged the horses, and they were set to work. Withers said that he had asked Mr Paul to cart it, but he declined. He asked Mr Roper, and he also had declined. Mr Griffith Jones could not cart it, and said he would not allow his horses to work for the town. Mr Henry Roberts wished to know from Mr G. Jones if he was prepared to cart it. Mr G. Jones said yes. He would have carted forty loads a day away. Some time ago he bad some difference with Withers as to the time his team should be out, but he had never said that he would not allow his team to work for the Board. Mr Henry Roberts said Mr Jones put a differ- ent complexion on it, and there was no doubt in his mind that if Mr W. Jones had been ordered to stop b/ their responsible officer, he ought to have stopped and to have set both officer and board at defiance. Mr E. P. Jones thought that if Withers ordered the carting he ought to have bowed to the order of the surveyor. If they put one man to look after the others, it was only a farce if the least responsible servant set the order of his superior officer at defiance. It seemed to him that the whole row owed its origin to Withers, who was much at fault in the matter. Mr G. Bellis would like to know what amount was at stake in the matter. The difference in c st was only a few shillings, and the whole affair seemed to him to be only a "storm in a teapot." Mr Henry Roberts thought differently, as a principle was at stake. Mr E. P. Jones asked what (rood was it for them to appoint a surveyor and a road committee if a servant like Withers was to set them at defi. ance. Mr Joel Williams said that if hisamemory did not fail him, Withers had been entrusted with matters concerning the roads. Mr Henry Roberts did not know what had been done at hole and corner meetings, but nothing had been said in that room, and there was nothing to that effect on the minutes. Mr E. P. Jones thought the thing monstrous. Was it likely they were to delegate their powers to him, and entrust him with ordering the stones, &c., when they had a paid officer and committee for the very purpose. Mr Bellis asked what charges Mr Jones made for his team ? Mr W. Jones: Nothing. Mr G. Jones said that besides the cartting there were two men employed to load at a cost of 3, a day each, while if the scrapings had beea taken elsewhere it could be done in two days instead of six, thereby effecting a saving of 243. The subject then dropped with the understand- ing that it is to crop up at the next Board. -op ——

MR. SIMON'S TRANSFIGURATION. A most remarkable event occurred in the town of Mold last week which has set all tongaes agoing', ard has been a source of wonderment to all the country around. Mr Solomon Simon by name, a very estimable young man, who lives in the outskirta of the town, where an elderly maiden sister keeps house for him, had been to the Hollybush to see his sweetheart, and, as the course of true love never runs smooth, a little quarrel had taken place-at least, so we were told. As she sat on his knees she found a lot of grey hairs in his dark locks, and, stranger than all, one or two ia his whiskers. Of course, she told him that he was older than he represented himself to be; and he, highly offended at the charge, retorted that she was more stout than genteel; and thus the war of words went on until he left her in a great huff, walking towards home with immense strides, the picture of grief and discontent. Contrary to his usual custom, he went to bed without his supper, but whether he slept or lay awake all night is unknown even to himself. However, in the morning when he looked at himself in the glass he became thoroughly frightened, calling out at the top of his voice — "Sally, Sally!" What's the matter, Solomon P" said she. The matter! Why, who is this stranger that has been sleeping in my bed all night ?" "Stranger, Solomon, what stranger P" "Why this-this carotty-headed fellow, who is heP" "Well, Solomon bach, what have you been doing ? How strange you look Solomon You don't mean to say that I am Solomon, do you ?" "Of course you are, brother, only your hair looks very funny." Don't bother me, Sally. This rgly fellow can- not be me. He is not like me in the least." Yes, indeed, it is you, Solomon; just you feel the bridge of your nose." Solomon (feeling): Bridge of my nose be blowed don't drive me mad, Sally," "Indeed, it is you. If you are not satisfied, feel the hole in the wristband of your shirt." Solomon (again feeling): Yes, I suppose it is me after all," and then with a despondent look he cast himself on his bed, and hid his face in the clothes. There the vision of his beloved at the Hollybush appears before his eyes, beckoning him there to make up the quarrel. But he was unfit to be seen, and had to remain at home like David's messengers at Jericho until he becomes himself again. His only fear is that in his forced absence another may supplant him at the Holly- bush, so he is inconso'able, at the same time hoping against hope that his misfortune will remain a secret to his rivals. In order to do our best to aid him, we have promised faithfully not to say a word to anybody, and we mean to keep it. — I., — a • —

IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE ROUND I TABLE. in the year of Christ, 1873, King Arthur let cry a feast, that should be holden at Pentecost in the city of Mont Alt of North Galles. And thereat there was made much cheer without stint or measure. Right so there came, in all haste, to this feast Sir Launcelot and Sir Andreas, and Sir Hector, and Sir Gletwyer, and Sir Galahad, and Sir Tristram, and Sir Estyne, and Sir Gareth, and Sir Machmer, and Sir Kay, and Sir Karwha I, and Sir Gwilym, and Sir Limarck, and Sir Lionel, and Sir Pelleas with a great company and fellowship, being all of them knights of the Round Table. Aud so they rode freshly, with great royalty, what by water and what by land, at the summons of the king, until they came to Mont Alt in the region of North Galles. And the king made great joy of their coming. "It scatheth me," saith the king, of the anguish and dolorous state of Wales, wherefore council me whereby I may remove her exceeding great sorrow." Saith Sir Launcelot, Grammercy! That will we right readily emprise to do, and make vow:to thee by our knight- hood not to restlor we remedy the same." Saith it liketh you that we council herein," saith Sir Hector, it beseemeth me that, in the first place, we remove the capital of Britain from London to Liverpool whereby not only Wales, but Ireland also, and Scotland, as well as the west of Auffle- terre shall have much ease and comfort." I will well," saith the king, that ye have this com- fort and it were harder to grant." Then saith Sir Galahad, me liketh much this your command, and verily ye are above all other kings, and readier of wit and will, for unto you is none like, ne parallel in all Christendom of knighthood, ne of dignity, wherefore I heartily second this resolve to remove the capital which when it reigned over us it distressed us by its distance and the charges and tallages which it thereby put upon the land to our sore discomfort." "Yea verily," saith Sir Cador, it beseemeth the chief city to lie in the centre of the realm, that all suitors and lieges may be placed at equal advantages and charges in approaching the courts and Parliaments." "Like- wise," saith Sir Grylfwyd, "that it lie obvious to the world's commerce, which now, aithence thA ul;uvry 01 America, lieth rather towards the West than the » Then s*ith the King, Be it even as I have ordained, and let the courts sit in Liverpool ?r the ?seandproSt of Irdand?  °i V^ e8- Proceed we to the ?cond dolor of \thhl e land Then spoke Sir Bors and said "Oar second dolor is that the Prince of Wales abideth not among his owa people." Then saith ?<-K'? I will that a castle be bought for him in Wailes, at the public charges, wherein he may dwell." Likewise," saith Sir Gareth, the land groaneth for lack of judges, for whereas the Saxons possess a Lord Chancellor and other judzea and likewise Ireland hath a Lord Chancellor and other judges, and moreover Scotland bath a Lord Advocate and other judges it gravelleth the king's chamberlain to grant until Wales even a County Court judge-at any rate, one of their own temper and understanding." "I will," saith the King 11 that this sore grievance be changed by vnnr advice." Then spake Sir Palamede Moreover tth he land lacketh a chief academy of letters wher >in her sons may obtain the same helps to learn and rise, as have out of the public purse been more plentifully extended than thankfully received by other portions of the king's dominiozis." Thn Sir Harardpn, stedfastly regarding the kin- gently scratched his poll, for he had once upon a time put thecQuteatg of bts stirrup into that suu- I question in the sister isle. Nathless never word spake he in demur of so just a petition. Therefore saith the King, I will that this justlcs be also forthwith extended to Wales." Right so arose Sir Lionel and saith, An aged Welsh Knight of the Round Table, hight S'r Gwaryd, lieth bereft of eyesight. Why partake not Welsh knights of an equal share of the king's dole ? S uth the King It becometh that Welsh knights, when disabled in the public service, have equal access with others to tha Civic-dole-roll. I will that this reform be seen to." Then commanded he the chief secretary of the court to enrol among the Scoteh, Irish, and English recipients of the king's dole such deserving Welshmen as through harm and hurt taken in the king's service were no longer able to make foray for themselves. Then said Sir Pelleas, Whzre. fore hath not Wales an order of knighthood as other peoples have ? The Saxons have the Order of the Garter, Ireland hath the Order of St. Patrick, Scotland hath the Order of the Thistle. All at great renown and charges. Wherefore lacketh Wales all encouragement and honor ?" Then the king frowned greatly when he thought upon such despite and dishonor done to Wales. And he said, L?t the Order of the Round Table be the order of Wales." And the knights rejoiced greatly when they heard the king's words. Then King Arthur enquired "How many be the grievances of Wales?" Then the knights answered "Our grievancs ba seven." "Of the which," said King Arthur, we have now determined upon removing six. Therefore sithence six grievances have now been righteJ, we will leave SVale3 the remaining one, lest she fall asleep among nations for lack of a plaything." To the which tha knights did most gladly agree, remembering as th 'y did the words of Merlin, Blessed is the man who possesseth a grievance." I BRYMBO. SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING AND CONGREGA- TIONAL SINGING.—A programme has been issued by the Wesleyan Circuit Sunday School Com- mittee for a Sunday school demonstration and a meeting at Coedpoeth next mouth, in which con- gregational singing by the united choirs of the circuit will be a prominent feature, together with examinations in scriptural lessons. If the full complement of Sunday school attendants will take part, it is computed that there will be about 1500 present. DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRS CONGRE- GATIONAL ASSOCIATION.—The annual meeting cf the above association, which will be held th s year at Brymbo, will come off on the 1st and 2.,(1 proximo, and is expected to be very large. The whole of the ministers in the counties of Denbigh and Flint, and a numerous attendance of lay representatives, are anticipated. Among the ministers from outside the limits who are invited are Dr. Rees, Liverpool, Rev. N. Stephens, Rev. John Thomas, Rev. W. Roberts, and Rev. E. Evans, Carnarvon. Services will be Leld at 6 and 10 a.m. and 2 and 6 p.m. ou the 2od, and at chapels in the neighbourhood of ether denominations. CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. SERMONS.—The Rev. G. Davits, M.A., tutor of the North Wales Baptist College, will preaoh on Sunday (to-morrow), at the English Baptiat Chapel. BOAT EXCURSION. The Baptist friends of Tabernacle Chape), had a most successfal boat ex- cursion in connection with the Llangollen Baptist Choral Association, on Monday last. LSCTORE. -The Rev. D. O. Thomas, Ponty- pridd, delivered a series of oircuit lectures at Groes, Cefo, Garth, and Rhoa, during the week, advocating the great advantage and privileges whfch the Swansea R)yal and South Wales Uaion Friendly Society" can afford to total abstainers from strong drinks. SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.—On Sunday (to. morrow), the first annual festival of the Rhosy- medre Church Sunday School will be held in the church, when what may be termed a childrens' service" will be held. There wiH be a full choral service, and the children, assisted by the choir, will sing approprate hymns, from Hymns, Ancient and Modern." Morning service will be held at eleven, the preacher being the Rev. S. Maude, M.A., Chirk, and the evening service at half-past six, the sermon to be preached by the vicar, the Rev. J. D. Edwards, B.A. NEXT WEEK'S BAZAAR—It is anticipated that the bazaar in aid of the new English Baptist Chapel, which is to be held in the Assembly Room, Rhosymedre, on Monday anl Tuesday next will be a success. The ladies' committee have received valuable contributions from various sources, em- bracing the usual endless vari, ty of articles found at bazaars, and too numerous to mention or describe here. A gallery of art, replete with attractions, the wonderful mouser, a fortune tell- ing doll, bran-pies, and other special features will be provided. Music will also form a part of the programme, and the essential refreshment stall will also be found liberally supplied. The room is being prettily decorated, and everything is being done to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of the visitors, who we hope will be numerous. We are requested to state that the committee would be glad of the loan of plants and flowers for the decora- tions, and which may be seut to the room on Mon- day morning. WHISTLEMEN V. BELLMEN. A correspondent writes -At" a very extensive works in the neigh- bourhood of Ruabon, the following system is carried on in calling and dismissing the workmen -At half-past six a.m., a whistle or American hooter," calls the workmen to work, and at half- past five p.m. to dismiss the same; also at the same works, for men who are employed by the same masters and work upon the same premises, a bell rings at six a.m. to call and at six p. tH. to dis- miss. In relation to the above system. a code of laws is posted up, stating that the whistle refers to the skilled workmen, and as the word "skilled" may be applied to any branch of workmanship, if the workman is well acquainted with the respec- tive branch, therefore, those who are not well skilled in their respective branches have to be guided by the bell, and commence half an hour earlier and continue half an hour latter each day. This system has been carried on for some length of time, but we have not yet heard of any who have acquired that manual dextefity to be pro- moted to the so "commonly called" "whiatle- men" or the nine hours system. COEDPOETH. I WEBN CHAPEL.—A grand concert was held at the above chapel on Friday night by Mynyddog assisted by the choir of the place and the Adwy glee party. The attendance was very large, and the singing was much applauded. The proceeds are to go to defray the debt incurred by the buitding of the ministet's house. THE LADIES' CLUB ANNIVERSARY.—This annual fSte was held on Tuesday last, at the Cross Foxes InD. The ladies mustered together in great numbers about twelve o'clock, and formed themselves in a grand procession, headed by the Cheshire Militia band, and paraded the principal streets; afterwards they returned to the green of the Cross Foxes, where a capital tea was pro- vided by the host. In the evening dancing and other innocent amusements were carried on until a late hour. THE REV. J. A. ROBERTS. The Rev. J. A. Roberta (formerly of Coedpoeth), who was ordained pastor of the Welsh Congregational Church in Waterville last summer, has completed his studies at the Yale Theological Seminary in Connecticut, and received his diploma, with the title of B.A. attached. Mr Roberts returned home last week, and proposes to resume his pastoral duties in Waterville next Sunday. Mr Roberts is an able sermonizer and an eloquent speaker, and his many friends in this localitv will be greatly pleased to learn of his return. h DENBIGH. I MARKET.—Beef, 8d to Is per lb; mutton, 10d to Is; veal, 7d to 9d; lamb, Is; salmon, Is 7d per Ib ilo' bw sters, Is 8d; soles, Is; fowls, 53 per couple; ducks, 6s to 61 6d potatoes, 15s per hobbett; fresh :F   3d; eggs 14 for Is wheat, 193 ♦ta o V2n0s V for 168 lbs.; barleyl '? ? '? for 147 Ibs. oah, 9s to 10s for 105 lh MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE PRO. TECTION op ANIX,&Lg.-A special meeting of the committee of the Denbighshire Association for the protection of Animals was held at the offices in Park-lane, on 1!'riday, June 13, to consider the ne- cessary steps to be taken for the immediate erec- tion of the new drinking trough for cattle, but as no answer had been received from the Water- works Company to the applications of the hon. secretary, respecting a free grant of water, the meeting was adjourned. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, WEDNES- DAY.-Before Major Jocelyn Ffoulkes (chair- man), P. H. Chambres, Esq., and Capt. Purcell Williams. SHEEP STEALING AT LLANSANNAN. KODert Roberts, farmer, Henllan, was brought up on remand, charged with stealing a number of sheep in the parish of Llansannan, the property of Mr Peter Roberts (Llansannan), Mr William Jones (Penycae-Cwm), Mr Gruning (Ty-issa), and several others, whose cases were not gone into, the total number of missing sheep and lambs being 26. Mr Weston, solicitor (Messrs Gold Edwards and Weston, Denbigh), appeared to prosecute for Mr Gruning, and Mr Clough, of the firm of Louis and Clougb, solicitors, Ruthin, defended the prisoner. Mr Edward Roberts, solicitor, St. Asapb. appeared to watch the case on behalf of Mr Hughes (Glan- morfa), and Mr J. Jones (Bodelwyddan), who had purchased certain of the sheep from the prisoner on different occasions. The first witness called was— William Jones, one of the prosecutors, who said he had missed a ram, and had altogether between 60 and 80 sheep. In April last he had 12 or 15 sheep of his own at Penycae Cwm. The ram found in prisoner's possession was his property. Did ?  not see the ram till MondaT v red mark on the left e8 The mMks on the eara Hn? and tv»o when the sheep were collect^1110'1 aho at the time they earing, an1 on the ear were made when th L Tho^ailll and the other marks eachti?? ??"? er  Had examined the marks on t? t? '° ? "? which he identified as th?? he a 111 !J.ut¡o g, farm in April, right ear had been cut out T° ? on? left leg had entirely di.app ? ?? ?  the r?m was about SOs.-B/?r, ?? ?!u?'' v«!u» f?rmfrs in the neighbourhood h, IOtlb: 111 marks, but I can swear to the raJ^ « marks, but I can swear to the raraalthou-'h t6 marks were altered. I live abotu oUh tb> the prisoner. The sheep pasture is ,¡¡1I1 fro cwm, but they stray at times on ?tot"? ?"??' Have sold about balf-a-d: Z2n of spoken to The sheep were ma k2^80 > spoken to. The sheep were marked f°a0(ital shears, but the ram Ul question whe Wlth tvP the marks on it partially obiltcra?' fOUlld hai John Jonef, grocer, Bodelwydd™ '33,(1 ? h? bought fourteen sheep from the n?,"°'tfcr had 12th March last. He was p eSe? ? the i witness came to look for his ram ¿n the Iii,¡; April had bought six other sheen o? ?" ? U for himself the U purchased ? ?'?.Pri? for himself, the 14 purchased iD, ?l arch his llnc e, w 0 lve3 at ulanmorfa WI!' JClhg Dt the last witness, identified one of tll Iai!1 JOne¡ purchased in April M his property. Di'l'J: she serve any marks on the sheep y? not vb. them off the prisoner. Gave ^4 1 ? ?4 sheep, the prisoner returning him tho „ if Prisoner brought the .heept?i?t???i', 1st Apr 11 and offered them for ?)p T? ''a t? lst April 011 £ the 10th in,t., the d?y after WÜFam J rue,3day tified his jam, witness saw the nri.n Derla bigb, and told him that some ? ?.D?' purchased (ff him CN the 1st Aorl? she, identified by certain people, and a-ka  identified by certain people, and a l? k e( i ?.,im t turn the money he (?itneM) had ?iv?? ?"r t? sheep. He then returned the £ JTw;^ for>4> him for the sheep. Prisoner w? pail the same evemng.-By Mr Clo?L Tbtde'l Cn were Welsh mountain sheep, and f0,i!l{Sa* sheep spot marked on them. I never i:??n.,i before.—By the Banch: Three of t) Pr'5°fr jlx have bem identified by other npnn)? J? ?? some of the 14 purchased in Marrh n so hare Sergeant WUdesaid: Wdii.m 'Jone' t ?rzt witnes?,came to b:m on the loth IUSt.) ad fir!t ??? him he had seen it in a neld bdongin<> to.1Ir tQ,d Jones, Bydelwyddan (the !a-t witnt^'° iui>' seqnent!) accompanied Williim  sequent? accompanied WiUi.tm Jo, f°'???. a shepherd, an d Jones to Mr j?,L, ro' field, where the prosecutor identic) tb Jone,> question by certain marks on it and )d allll had old it toanyone. Witness then tookp ;:a'1 of the ram. s_e¡on P.C. Jones said be went with Se?,? W'lJ to Mr J. Jones's hrm, where they sa; fro"'l e to sheep. Prosecutor was preent and hfie^dthe ram. About one o'clock on the Uth inst., he appr.hended th, n ??'?. was in the act of making his e?pf ??' "? h d n a tlw pnsomr was charged w?tb the b?tice be '?  h' h t I ',a (' his apprehension, that the she?baj? 7? Wa„dhoUd,oM thc„, tL??.th?" ''?'?" property.. Peter Roberta, L!ansannan. cai(i he  t ?. lost one ewe from Gr?or ae? ? ° t\. sheep last in April. The .be.nS mark on the head ai:d th?h. It L'ul i? )? ?' vate mark on each ear. Did nut tbe aheep again till last Monday week. Witae-ssubsequenj. went to a farm at Giaomorfa nptr St p' "? occupied by Edward H?he.. iuiam first wttnes?) accompanied him they found T! sheep in an out-building on the farm. TW marks had been shorn Zff and theearm? S been altered by cutting off the points of botket? The altered distinctive mark were much fresher than the original m",rks. The sheol) found on M E. Hughes's premises was the one lost by witilese, and was worth about 20s. The ewe was not one of the sheep sold by witness to a Mr Henry Parry. By Mr Clough I keep nine or ten sheep at the present time, and I mark them lay,elf. Tie sheep were at Gregoi-ucha in thu winter The red mark would in all probability disappear when the sheep were shorn, but I should know the ewe without any mark at all. William Jones (re-called), sai l his sheep and those of the last witness, Peter Kobert?, grazed on the same land. Hd had gone to GUumorfa oa missing his own sheep, and was there assisted by Mr E. Hughes in collecting the hee;J together. Peter Roberta had afterwards come to this farm, and a sheep lost by him wa3 a'.3o found there. The marks on the sheep's ears had been altered, the cuts in the ears being apparently mre recenttkn the original private marks. The sheep was worth in April. from 18s to XI. Saw the sheep ia que;, tion in April hst on Pins Pantori land, and also on Gregor land. Could not .-ay if be had seen th sheep before they were sold toll. Purry.-ByYr Clough Did not see any gap, through which the flocks could stray over into tho other, on the pri- soner's land. Edward Hisghes, Glanmorfit, said he first hougH 10 sheep off the pri.;oner 1"the first week in April. These he bought himself, but John Jonei, Bodelwyddan, tad previously bought fourteen sheep for him off the prisoner, on the 12th Marcb, On the 19th inst., William Jones and Peter Roberts, the two last witnesses, came to hishoaie to examine the sheep, and they identified oneew as Peter Roberts's property. Did not kaowiftte ewe had been purchased by John Jones or himself, gave 15s each for those bought by himself. Some of the s¡'.cp were barren ewes and some jesri nji —three of them were lambs. Had bought them on the road near Bodelwyddan church, the pri- soner having sent to ask if he (witness) wanted purchase, as he had some sheep for solIe. Hal other she. p than those purchased from prisoner. Did not notice any marks on the sheep when they were purchased. The lot from Abergele were bought in February last, and were grazing toge- ther with the sheep purchased from the prisoner. Did not alter the ear marks, which are the same as when purchased. John Jones (re called), said he did not see an; ear marks on the sheep, and did not walk them himself at all. Gave 18.:i each for the "heep he pur. chased for his uncle in March. The price wasJ fair and reasonable one. Was with his unclewhea he bought the second lot of sheep in the first week in April. Sergeant Wilde proved taking possession of the sheep, and said that the prosecutor, Peter Roberts identified his own sheep at the Cross Keys IDS. Denbigh, where the sheep had been taken, the same evening. Had apprehended the prisoner on a warrant, between one and two o'clock on tha Wednesday morning. P.C. Jones proved accompanyins; Sergeant Wilde to Mr Haghes's f, arm at Glmmor/a, Mil the identification by William Jones of a ewe be- longing to Peter Roberts (the prosecutor), which was found amongst other sheep collected in oneol the farm buildings. The ewe w;i$subse(jUBOW identified in Denbigh by Peter ilobeits himseii. When apprthended, the prisoner !aid the sheep had come into his field, anl he had soid then. tb:nki,.g they were his own property. Thi being the case for te prosecution, J" C ough said the prisoner would reserve his ?' lecce. The following additional charge was ten gone into, Mr We.-ton, of the firm of Messrs (joll t r wards and Westou, appearing for the proseeutor, called— r John Jone", shepherd to Mr G run in?, of ?' iss, who said he had been shepherd to .11" (3cullijig for about two years, and that in Xu? '"?'? one ewe bad been missed from tL« [t?c?. T?e brand mark on the sheep was a ull?ier t?6 ear, and Mr Gruning's initials L.G." ? marked in pitch on the left saje There  ?- a mark on the crnpper. The pitch m?rk is on after shearing. The bnmd is renewed oa ?M', ear annually, at harvest time. The pr;3jnerj" helping to shear at Ty-issa at the l?ts?  time. Had heard that there were lot (li'8t,eep it Bodelwydden, and went there with Hu?h tinu,iir-3 and Robert Hughes. Did not t'"? '"? ° Gruning's sheep at Boddelwyddau, b? o''? afterwards to Glanmorfa, they found on Mr E- Hughes's farm a number of sheep ?bo?'t ?')'??< all shorn and out of these he ?e?ti'? the owd i, i and lamb belonging to Mr Gi-tinill?l, ?v6'e" been missed from Ty-issa mountaLU 'u S,)veluber. Could tell the face of the ewe among two thou4 as it had been picked out of all the others M. mj to the agricultural show at M";d the jear beforo last, but was not sent afterwards toa"se could not make up a pen of five as re(luir^. ftj,8 rules of the society. This ewe had b?en .wly shorn when it was found at Glanmort?. ? mark on the riht ear apoeared to hfva freshly cut. The sheep had a)so Mr Gro-3 J brand mark on the face, ani ho ("Vitne3?), could swear to the ewe being the a,me as tile be had missed from Mr Gruning's Sock. 91. oEn. ej lugho said he had purchased the ewe with a ioc"' ? sheep from Mr J. Tnn of Budetwyd?n,?j that it bad lambedBit came into i? v T 1 abaU sion. The sheep and bmb were vvortli 3bout ?e Had subsequently picked out Mr t»ruuiu* and lamb from a lot of others m a °'?'?,? ? Bodelwyddan, whither they bad been rt,,MO'vei frolu (Manmorfa. The ewe and Jamb would 's" beo worth 30s in March last. 'tne88, and Hugh Hughes corroborated the !a9f, 't? .,eM.? aftar some further evidence, in which "o?9! any importance was elicited. lor trial at The Bench committed the prisoner i, or(? ? the ensuing Quarter Sessi ons o ff,?rix)g ? tAo the ensuing Quarter Sessions, 0rl;3 own reo bail in the sum of £ 200 on the P?,'  B? cognisances, with two aurettes ? iCjj. Bail however, not being forthcoming the Pr;aonef was committed to gaol. 0 The court was erowedd during the the case, which lasted five hours. LLAK GOLLEN. ,r0ftba RAILWAY STATION—The  Llangollen Station, Mr S?uei <?'' ,? b? Llau-ol!eti Stalioii,  d 31r apnointed at?tionm?ster of "uila0j 3 Leaning, of Bala, and formerly clerk 0? "e

THE LLA.NGOLLEN ASSOCIATION. The first time that I paid a visit to the far- famed vale and town of Llangollen was in the spring of 1858, in company with a young person from the south east of England—a total stranger to the mountain scenery of Wales. It was caricui to bear the question asked, whether the canal a little below the aqueduct was, or was not, the river Dee. But the question was excusable in one who had spent her youth in the weald of Kent, where the military canal was the largest body of inland water known. At the time in question the leaves had not yet come forth, except on the hawthorn hedges, and the view in general was bleak if not barren, but the walk from Llangollen Road Station-the nearest point on the railway at that period—was thoroughly enjoyable. The next visit to Llangollen was paid during the memorable Eisteddfod of that year, when for the first time I saw the ancient (?) rites of the British bards, and saw the chairing of the representative of the successful bard, a ceremony which I wit- nessed with very little interest. The next visit to that town was in the winter of 1869-70, when the surrounding hills were clad with snow, and the flooded river tumbled over the rocks just above the bridge, presenting a very interesting sight to those who have an eye for scenery. On that occasion I was disappointed with the town, which I expected to find much larger, and must I add-cleaner. Some new buildings had been erected since my previous visit, but they seemed so dreary in the wilderness of snow and mud, with which they were surrounded, that to look at them was almost sufficient to give one a cold. On my fourth visit, the season had helped nature in doing her best for the town of Llangollen. The foliage was at its richest, and the river in places rushed over the rocks and stones beneath a complete canopy of leaves, while the hill sides were covered with trees all in their grandest. But, it was wonderful to observe how little nature had been aided by man in beautifying the place. Be- yond the old bridge and its associations there is little worth seeing in the town itself. Certainly there are the ruins of Castell Dina3 Bran (which some ignoramus or other has translated Crow Castle), overlooking the town, and at a distance there is what is left of Vale Crucis Abbey, but the ruins of a past age-an age which had a truer and a finer susceptibility to nature, than that possessed by the builders of the modern L'an. gollen. The streets are crooked and narrow, the houses dingy and ill ventilated, especially those bordering on the river. For a description of Llangollen in a sentence, in an architectural sense, I can think of nothing better than-" na- ture at its best and man at his worst." Your readers are aware that the Calvinistic Methodists of North- Wales held their quarterly association in this town last week, and this being the principal association of the year, I fully ex- pected a large attendance of ministers from all parts of the county. But, somehow or other, the attendance fell much short of my expectations. One gentleman, who is the most popular preacher in North Wales, was unable to attend owing to illness. Another, who shares with him the leader- ship of the Association, was absent-it is said— from motives of policy. A third bad gone to South Wales from pressure of business, and a fourth, who is second to none as a preacher, did what he has done many times before-" broke his publi- cation." So that only four or five of those who are looked up to as the leaders of the connexion were present. This may account for some of the warm debates, which I am told took place on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, when a resolution was passed forbidding a report of the proceedings in the official organ of the connexion. One gentleman who, to say the least of him, pos- sesses a most generous estimate of himself, en- deavoured to pass a similar resolution in the general Committee of the Association on Wednes- day evening, on the ground that reporters for papers other than the official ones were present. But the good sense of the assembly prevented any one from seconding this proposition, and it fell to the ground most ignominiously. At this meeting I am bound to say that all questions were discussed with great moderation, every desire being manifested by all who took part in the busi- ness, not to do or say anything which might hurt the feelings of others, and far be the day, say I, when any other spirit displays itself in the de- liberations. The same spirit was clearly manifest in the general meeting of the Association held in the afternoon of Thursday. The time was chiefly devoted to the discussion of the state of Bala College, and the resignation of Professor Parry, a man by the way whose services to the college and to the connexion have been under-estimated by the general public, and who will be difficult to re-place. It was curious to see how little men would in- dulge in long-winded speeches, telling us how they went to Bala by coach, while others, cobblers from Anglesea and such like, went there on foot, and without any knowledge of English, much to the annoyance of Messrs Edwards and Parry, who had to teach them English instead of devoting their time and attention to those yoang men of learning and genius who went to Bala in their coaches. "And," said he in conclusion, "we returned from Bala very different men from what were on going there." The great-little man's spe3ch forcibly reminded me of a saying of the late John Hughes, of Pontrobert, You send a calf to Bala," said the old man, he will be still a calf on his return." Those who were present at the Llangollen Association are at liberty to annlv the saying as seems to them best. Beside the question of Bala College, the matter which occu- pied most of the time was the Ministers' fund." Mr David Davies, of Llandinam, Montgomery- shire, has offered 4,0001., provided 10.000J. is col. lected to meet it. When Mr Davies's generous offer was made I fully expected that the wealthy of the connexion—of whom there are many—would have responded to it, and made up the amount without troubling either the minis- ters or the poor, but I am sorry to learn that'such is not to be the case, and that the churches gener- ally will have to be applied to. However, as the wealthy are unready, has not the committee of deacons made a mistake by apportioning the quota in the manner they decided on? To my simple ape prehension it would have been better to apportion the amount according te the number of members- say 4s 6d per head for every member in the five counties who have formed the union. Let every presbytery subscribe that much at least, and if some are prepared or abla to do more, well and good, but let it not be brought forward as a reason for the unfruitfulness of others. Measured by the standard I have suggested the quota of the several presbyteries would have been as followsArfon and Lleyn, X3726 DenbiSh. £ 13697s.; Flint, *^1lo"1^ 7 9s 61.; Merioneth, £ 2176 13s.; Mont- gomery, X974 131 Liverpool, .t916 Man- chester, X193 igi; Lancashire Presbytery.. £ 220 14s 6d.; Montgome;yshire Presbytery, X112 14s 6d., or a total, if my figures ara correct, of £ 10,908 7s. By the system adopted Arfon, only eontributes X2,500, while Liverpool binds itself to find the same amount. Flint is let off with XIOOO while Montgomery is saddled with X1200, a plan that seems to me unfair, and bound to defeat its own end. If I had been a representative of Flint, I would have been ashamed to admit in the face of Wale?, that the members of Vie churches in my Presbytery were unwilling or unready to make up their quota like other divisions. And, if the pro- per amount had been saddled on each division, and further, if the divisions of Liverpool and Mont- gomery were willing and able to contribute more than their quota all the better for the fund, and the excess in those divisions will tead to balance the defid no In jther pr sbyterie?, which are cer- tain to occur,no matter how long they are assessed. I hope for the credit's sake of the Arfon and Flint monthly meetings that it is not too late to adopt some such scheme. The public meetings of the association com- menced on Wednesday evening, when two sermons were preached in Rehoboth Chapel. Of the chapel itself I spoke last we.k, and I have but little farther to add. Beyond doubt, it is the dirtiest, darkest and dingiest looking place of worship that I have seen for years. It is also built in the old fashion the pulpit being placed between the enabnee doors, with a gallery on three sides. Nearly the whole of the li "ht is obtained from the two front windows, and when the light is bad it is nearly impossible to see the preacher. This is a great disadvantage to a good preacher, for an orator is not half so telling when he is unable to preach with his whole body, and when the various shades that pass over his features are not seen by the congregation. But to ctheri, the darkness in which they arc placed may be an advantage, as their unnatural "ystumiau" are hid, aid their unnatural voices only grate the ears of the people. It was rather late when I entered, so I did not hear the first preacher take his text. He was a man of about fifty, and of anything but a clerical appearance. His subject matter was good, but scarcely fitted for the occasion, being of a nature too abstruse, if I may so term it. He had also an unnatural intonation, speaking of the sun going down, in the same tone as he did of the death of our Saviour. I like intonation, when it is natural and springs from the feelings of the man at the moment, but I abhor this superficial intonation, which in too many instances is oniy used for effect, and has the effect of disgusting the better part ot the congregation. It also seemed to me that in his intonation he imitated a younger man from the same county, who has risen to the front rank in the connection as a preacher, and is by many considered to be thefir^t preacher in Wales. But perhaps I was mistaken, though certainly such was the impression made up 011 my mind. The second preacher wa3 a man of about forty five, connected by blood as I am told with the most effective preacher ever raised in the connec- tion, the late Robert Roberts, Clynnog, or as he was better kaown in the south, "Eobyn bach o'r North." He is of small stature, with dark and intelligent features, the forehead being expansive and high. The head is a round one, but the face is flat, and this seems to me to be an indication of his sermons. They are like the great sixty-eiooht pounders uied in the past age of warfare, ponder- ou a d formidable, but not penetrating. He seems to be deficient in the power of entering the hearts of his hearers, and putting the great truths which he preaches in such a light as to command the at- tention of the people. He says things that sur- prise the congregations, and delights them, but somehow or other his bullets instead of piercing the people, fall back on the ground as from a wall, They lie there objects of admiration certainly, and that is all, they have killed nobody, and that is the beauty of preaching after all. Lt it not be under. stood that I depreciate the talent of this preacher, not at all. He has a certain forte in which he is unsurpassed. His sermons are masterpieces, but the sentences are so involved that the truth loses its power in the intricacies of the passages by which the preacher endeavours to bring it out. In fact they are too elaborate for ordinary conoreo-a- tions as are generally to be met with in our asso- ciations. During his sermon there was an old lady who did her best to porthi y gwasanaeth," as the Welsh have it. She is pretty well known all over Wales, and by this time fully appreciated. As far as I can learn, Wales owes her nothing, as the only service that she has done hercounfcry has been to bring the memory of her father into disrepute. He was a giant in his day, and she tries in hers to market on his reputation, inuring the sermons on Wednesday evening she kept up a running fire of comment and exclamation, much to the annoy- ance of preacher and congregation. Every sentence, no matter what its contents, was received with a hah" or hum," or ;e, ie," "Awen," diolch bytb," "bendigedig, gogouiant," hoh," diolch iddo," &c. She did not disturb any at the following meetings, having received a gentle hint to that effec", and as a consequence she passed a sentence ot excommunicatioa on a4 who ventured to disputeher right to reign .-uorerne and to levy black mail all around. The second public meeting was the ordination service held on Thursday morning, when fourteen men were set apart according to th& formula of the connection to the full duties of the ministry. To tell the truth, I was not at all prepossessed with i their appearance, for in neither could I see the making of a man likely to make his mark in the world. Besides, in physic11 appearance, they were a ragged lot. I don't dispute but that a great soul may dwell in a little body, but what I do say is that such is the exception and not the rule. How these little pigmies strnt about, consoling them- selves with the fallacy that because they have been cursed with little bodies, they have of necessity been nobly blessed with great souls, and affdet to look down with scorn on the giants around them, at the same time ordering higher heels to their boots, and higher crowns to their hats, that some artificial resemblance might be made between them and the clowns who are blessed with their presence amongst them. I had intended to give a rough description of five other preachers, but I find that I have already trespassed too much on your space, therefore, per- haps I had better postpone what I have to say of them until next week, when I hope also to present your readers with a Sunday sketch of the Rev Owen Thomas, Liverpool. THE RAMBLER. I