Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

District News. j #r_-r. .r. .r, Mr S. Poutney Smith, of Shrewsbury, died on Monday, at the age of 71. Earl Granviile has accepted the presidency of the new Liberal Club at Shrewsbury. The members of the Salvation Army at Oakengates have been assailed with rotten eggs, stones, and flour bags. At the annual meeting of the Welshpool Coffee House Company held last week a dividend of o per cent. was declared. The Bishops of St. Asaph, St. David's, and Llan- duff having been staying at Bangor as the guebts of the Bishop of Bangor. On Wednesday morning a serious fire broke out in Oakengates, by which a publichouse and two other houses were completely destroyed. On Saturday night a man was seen struggling in the Severn, above the Welsh Bridge, Shrewsbury, and was shouting for help. Before any assistance could be rendered he had disappeared. With regard to the proposed Montgomery railway, it is said that the Earl of Powis has not, as previously reported, refused to help the scheme, but objects to the line going through Lymore Park. It is denied that this will be the last year of Shrewsbury races, but the lease of the ground does not continue for a much longer time and th -,n new ground will probably have to be found. The Earl of Powis' birthday was observed at Welshpool on Tuesday, when the usual stag hunt took place, followed by a dinner at the Royal Oak Hotel, at which Maj 1 ir Corbett Winder presided. The Lords of the Committee of Privy Council on Education have issued an order under section 41 of the Elementary Education Act, 1876, for the dis- solution of the School Board of Cheswardine, Salop. The gates on the Holyhead Turnpike Road in Shropshire were removed on the 1st inst., and the road is now free throughout that county. In North Wales the gates are continued for twelve months longer. During a quarrel at Pontypridd between two occu- pants of a lodging-house, a woman struck her adver- sary on the head with a poker, fracturing bis skull. The man retaliated by stabbing her in the hip. Both parties are in a critical condition, and have been ap- prehended. The livine of Oweraby, near Market Rasen, Lincoln- shire, vacant by the death of the Rev. Joseph Green. has been presented by the Duchy of Lancaster to the Rev. Thomas S. Raffles, curate of Aston-upon-Meraey, and formerly curate of Hawarden, and son of the stipendiary magistrate of Liverpool. Mr W. J. Williams, the secretary to the North Wales Quarrymen's Union, who has been on a tour through the United States with the view of found- ing a settlement for Welsh quarrymen, has returned to Carnarvon. His report will be laid before the next meeting of the executive Council of the Union. The Duke of Westminster has decided to make a great experiment on his London property. He has determined (says the Chester Courant) not to allow any new public-houses to be established on his town estate, and as the leases of existing house-3 fall in he will not permit them to continue as licensed houses. At the monthly meeting of the Abergele Highway Board, on Saturday, the committee appointed to report upon the application made by the North Wales Iron Ore Company for permission to lay down a two-feet tramway from their mine to the shore, reported adversely to the scheme, which was therefore rejected. A ghost has appeared in the neighbourhood of Towyn in the shape of a beautiful young lady, clad in deep mourning, and having a look of unutterable melancholy." The common belief is that this unwelcome visitor has been seen by several people by the side of the Aberdovey road, about half a mile from Towyn. On the 2nd inst., a largely attended public meeting was held at Penmaenmawr, for the purpose of making a presentation to the Rev. J. A. Howell, M.A., vicar, on the occasion of his marrage. The present consisted of a black oak study table, a gold watch, a dining-room timepiece, and a cheque for 217 10s with which to purchase books. A project is on foot, and is being vigorously sup- ported, for the construction of a new line of railway from Gaerwen through several parishes in the southern portion of Anglesey to Talyfoel Ferry, opposite Carnarvon. The object iR view is to bring Carnar- von into a more direct communication with Anglesey, by joining the Anglesey Central Railway, which ter- minates at Gaerwen. Owing to the continued trade depression in the neighbourhood of Festiniog, the Cwmorthin Slate Company have decided to work their quarry only four days a week. The workmen had the option of working six days a week at a reduction of ten per cent. in their wages, or have their full wages but only work four days per week. The men unanimously preferred the latter, thinking that that course would prevent the overstocking of the quarry with slates. Among the vagrants who entered a Welsh workhouse on a recentSunday evening was a fine young soldier who had served in a cavalry regiment in the Egyptian war, and was actively engaged in the midnight charge at Tel-el-Kebir. He had in his pocket the bronze medal of 1882. He said that soon after the war his time was up, and obtaining his discharge he started a small business, but got into a money lender's hands and was very soon sold out, and, as a last resource, went on the road. John Owen, the man who created the disturbance at Salem Chapel, Portmadoc, as previously reported, was brought before the Magistrates on the 2nd inst. For breaking the window and causing malicious damage he was ordered to pay the amount of the damage and was fined as and costs 9j. For disturb- ing the congregation he was fined 40s and costs 5s—in all 23 19s. The defendant said he had been on the drink." When he went to chapel he felt there was something the matter with him-something which he could not explain. He would not have taken the world tor doing wnat be had done. At the Carnarvon Board of Guardians on Saturday, the charges of neglect preferred by the relatives of a pauper residing at Clynnog, against Dr. Griffith, the medicalofticer for the Penygroes district, were again heard. Dr. Kirk moved that the Local Government Board be requested to hold an inquiry respecting the charges. Mr David Jones proposed an amendment that the board, whilst believing the evidence, should only censure the medical officer. The voting was equal, but on the vote of the Chairman, the amend- ment was adopted. Dr. Griffith, having been repri- manded, thanked the guardians, and promised to attend to his duties personally in future. It has been known to the Flintshire police for some time that gangs of poachers from Denbigh have in- tested the county almost nightly. The men as a rule "worked" in gangs of from six to eight, and the police have been keeping a sharp watch for them. On Monday, about six o'clock in the morning, the police came on a gang of these poachers near the village of Bodfari as they were making their way with the result of their night's work to Denbigh. The gang was cleverly stopped and caught, and it was found that they had in their possession a large quantity of game and about 300 yards of netting. which they were carrying slung across their shoulders in the most cool manner. One of the gang was a Den- ibigb man who was recently fined at Caerwvs Sessions for poaching. At the Conway Police Court, on Monday, Ann Roberts, a native of Carnarvon, was charged with bigamy. William Roberts, a letter-carrier, living at Carnarvon, gave evidence to the effect that on the ,8th September, 1873, the prisoner was married to his brother, Henry Roberts, painter, at the office of the Superintendent Registrar at Carnarvon. His brother, who had not left the town since the marriage, was alive. Hugh Parry, a tailor, residing at Taliesin. street, Llandudno, said he was married on the 24th July last to the prisoner, the ceremony being solemnised at the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Llandudno, by the Rev. R. Parry. In the certificate the prisoner described herself as a spinster. The preioner, who reserved her defence, was committed for trial. A singular incident occurred OR Sunday upon the Ruabon, Corwen, and Dolgelley branch of the Great Western Railway. A large portion of the line at Trevor, in the Vale of Llangollen, had been re-laid, and the operation being completed before the Sunday morning passenger train was due, a messenger was despatched to Llangollen to free the train. The messenger, however, delivered the certificate at Llan- gollen Junction, three miles in the wrong direction. By this time the train had arrived at Llangollen, but was unable to leave without the required note, the line being a single one. The train was accordingly delayed in the station an hour until the messenger bad travelled six miles of country with the important missive. In the meantime the main line London and Chester passenger trains were awaiting the arrival of the branch train at Ruabon. Great con- sternation prevailed for seme time, as it was feared a disaster had happened. Superintendent Piatt, of Shrewsbury, and one of the S1. Martin-le-Grand detectives, are investigating the angular discovery of letters at Ellesmere, but as yet no trace of the offenders has been discovered. The letters, which were found in the canal, numbered about 100. Inquiries are daily being made for missing letters, many of which are alleged to have contained money orders and bank-notes. The letters, which lay in a common seed-bag at the bottom of the canal basin used by the Liverpool Waterworks Company ,for the discharge of the pipes for the new works, were discovered by a boatman, who, when turning round his boat, lifted up the bag containing the postal letters with his boat-hook. The bag also contained a beavy stone. The letters appear to have been in the water some months, for the date-stamps vary from September, 1882, to June, 1883. Each letter also bears the incoming stamp of "Ellesmere." The handwriting of most of the letters, which are addressed to residents in the district, is still legible. On the 2nd inst. the quarterly meeting of the Flint- shire branch of the North Wales Congregational ILTnion was held at Connsh's Quay, when there was a good attendance of delegates from Rhyl, Holywell, Northop, Buckley, Mostyn, Greenfield, Flint, Oonnah's Quay, Bagilit, &c. Mr Hugh Hodge, of Mostyn, presided at the conference in the afternoon, when the Rev. D. B. Hughes was received as a ministerial member of the Union on his settlement at C!onnah's<.Quay and Northop. The Rev. D. B. Hooke was also welcomed on his returning to the county from London. It was agreed to hold a week of mission services early in 1684 throughout the county, and a committee was appointed to deal with it. The circulation of the Congregational magazines, the in- creasing of the income of the Society, and the com- memoration of Luther's birthday, were discussed, and suitable resolutions passed. It was agreed to urge the Government to continue its grant to Aberystwyth College. At night a public meeting was held in the ebapol, when Ur R. S. Poet, of Rhvl, presided. Addresses were also given by the Revs. D. B. Hooke, Rhyl, Owen Thomas, M.A., Holywell; Howell E. Lewis, Buckley; William G. Rees, Flint; T. Palmer James, Mostyn, and others. The meeting was well attended. The Rev. D. Benjamin Evans, of Mold, brought forward the question of having a musical union formed for the English Congregational churches of the Flint district, with a view to improve the psalmody, secure uniformity in the use of tune books, &c. In order that ro time might be lost in carrying out this and other questions, it was agreed to consult the churches at once upon the subject, and to hold a special meeting of the District Union at Northop, on the first Monday in December, when the Rev, D. 3. Wughee is to be ordained. MOLD. THE PRIMITIVE METHODISTS held their annual thanksgiving services on Monday evening, when an address was delivered by the Rev. T. Pinnock, circuit superintendent. The collections at the close were in si-I of the trust fund. GVY FAWKES was duly honored in the town and district on Monday night, bonfires being lit in all directions, and no end of potato leaves and other rubbish being devoted to the flames. There were the usual crackers, squibs, rockets, and other fireworks also let off, no little stir, and no inconsiderable illuminations being the result. INDIA.—On Friday evening a lecture was delivered on the above subject, but especially on that part of India bordering on Assam, by the Rev. Hugh Ro- berts, late missionary on the Cassia Hills. The chair was taken by Sir John Griffiths, of the Alyn Tin Plate Works, and there was a crowded at- tendance. The lecture was of a highly interesting character, giving the audience a graphic picture of the state of things in those distant lands. THB FAIR was held on Wednedav, and proved one of the largest that has been held in Mold for years. We never saw so many pigs brought to a fair at Mold, the supply being much in excess of the demand, prices therefore ruled lower, bacon pigs being a halfpenny a pound lower, while store and young pigs were from five to eight shillings a head lower than at the last fair. Store cattle sold wonderfully weil, and so did milk cows. Sheep also fetched excellent prices. Taken as a whole, the fair must be classed as a very good one. THE CONSERVATIVES of Mold had a monthly meeting on Monday evening, whereat Capt. t'ennarit was the privileged speaker. His principal topic was about preserving the "liberty of the people of Eng- land, in some curious way, out of the hands of the Radicals, who insisted on voting as they saw best for their representatives in Parliament. One who was p. esent, said the speech was a very good one, only there were too many foolish anecdotes in it." Col. Cooke was another shining light, and he took up his parable about the evils of free trade, and there are none who are acquainted with the gallant gentleman who will deny that from his experience he was qualified to speak on the matter with considerable authority. SCHOOL BOARD.-The monthly meeting of the School Board took place on Tuesday, there being pre- sent the Rev. Roger Edwards, chairman Messrs W. Catlierall, G. Bellis, A. T. Keene, J. Corbett, O. Jones, W. Hopwood, and H. G. Roberts, clerk.—The question of the erection of a cooking class was dis- cussed, but as no consultation had been had with the managers of the voluntary schools, it was thought advisable that the question should be deferred until after the examination of the schools in January, when a consultation might be had with other managers, and also a new Board would be in office. The Clerk called the attention of the Board to the action of the Magistrates in refusing to put the Education Act into force. It was also said that the effect on the parents was very deplorable. One woman who had not sent her child to school told the attendance officer that she would not send her child to school, and that Mr Bankes would take care she should not be fined. The direct result of his action as a magistrate was that the average attendance in all the schools had sensibly de- creased since Mr Bankes had taken a part in the administration of the law respecting the Education Act. Several members expressed their regret, that the gentleman named should act in such a deleterious manner. The other business was of no importance. THE READING ROOM AND LIBRARY.-The annual meeting of the members of this institution was held at the rooms on Tuesday night, when there were present Messrs E. Thompson (president), J. R. Lloyd and T. S. Adams (hon. sees.), H. Lloyd Jones (treasurer), Revs. Rowland Ellis, vicar, and T. E. Jones, curate, Messrs F. Musgrave, H. Burstall, C. Candlin, Robert Jones, Manchester House; Herbert Williams, J. Griffiths, Tin Works D. Jones, Board Schools J. Mould, T. B. Williams. North and South Wales Bank Parsonage, W. B. Rowdon, J. T. Jones, &c. —The Chairman said the first business was the read- ing of the annual report by the hon. secretary, Mr J. R. Lloyd, and which was as follows :— In presenting their eleventh annual report to the sub scribersthe committee have much pleasure in congratulat- ing them upon the progress made in connection with the Institute during the past, and upon the present satisfac- tory position of its finances and otherwise. The receipts for the year amounted to L.55 4s 3d, and the payments to 2 14s d, leaving a balance in the bank of £ i 9s (id. This the committee think is very satisfactory, as the balance in hand is larger than it has been for several years, although no entertainment was held last year, as was the case in former years, in aid of the funds of th Institute. Th-* Mold Local Board, however, increased the donation from the Ellis Eyton and Kisteddvod Fund from X5 to £10. for which the committee beg to tender their best thanks. The committee are very pleased to report that the Local BoarJ has decided to utilise the above fund in the erection of suitable rooms at the Town Hall, which it is expected will be ready by March next. Although the present rooms have been improved during the past year, thanks to the kindness of Mr Yorke, the accommodation is very inadequate. The committee hope and doubt not, that in the event of the Institute being transferred to the new buildiug that the number of members will materia'ly increase. Dur.ng the past year some new books have been add d to the Library, including seven volumes of the British Controversialist, the gift of Mr A. J Brereton, and six volumes of the Fortnightly Review, the gift of Mr J. Morgan. The committee take this oppor- tunity of thanking these pentlemen for their kindness, and assure them that the books are highly appreciated. The library is greatly in need of new books, and the committee hope that when the institute is transferred to the new building the number may be largely increased. The com- mittee tender their thanks to the proprietor ot those journals which have been supplied to the institute free of cost, and beg to state that donations of newspapers and periodic ils not already suppUed and of books for the library wi'l be very acceptable. The committee thank the subscribers for their support in the past and they beg to appeal for a continuance of the aime. Thev trust that the number of subscribers and the amount of subscriptions during the current year wili be substantially increased, in order that they may be better enabled to carry on the work of the Institute, and make it increasingly attractive .and successful. The Chairman said he was sure all present would consider the report just read a satisfactory one and he thought that was due in no small degree to the intelligent and energetic manner in which the Secretaries had discharged their duties. (Hear, hear.) He had much pleasure in proposing that the report be adopted, printed, and circulated in the usual manner. The Rev. Rowland Ellis said he was glad to second the motion. It was supported by Mr Musgrave and other gentlemen and carried' un- animously. The following gentlemen were elected officers for the current year :-President, Mr E. Thompson, J.P. hon. secretaries, Messrs. J. R. Lloyd and T. S. Adams; hon. treasurer, Mr H. Lloyd Jones auditors, Messrs. T. B. Williams and E. Parsonage; librarian, Mr Thomas Davies. A number of gentlemen were also proposed as vice- presidents, and several names were added to the com- mittee. A discussion took place as to the transfer of the Institute to the new rooms in course of erection at the Town Hall and all present were in favour of co- operating with the Local Board in the future manage- ment of the Institute, and it was decided that the committee should meet the Local Board at the proper time to decide upon the course of procedure. Satis- faction was expressed at the action of the Board in utilising the money in the direction indicated. The opinion of the meeting was that the success of the Institute will be ensured when it is transferred to the new building. The following list of newspapers and periodicals for the current year was chasen, subject to additions to be made at any future meeting: -Daily The Times, Daily News, Standanl, Liverpool Post, Courier, Mercury, and Echo, and Manchester Examiner. Weekly Punch, Fun, Moonshine, Funny Folks, Graphic, Illustrated London News, Athcnaum, Wrexham Advertis-r, Chester Chronicle, Chester Guardian. Chester Courant, North Wales Guardian, North Wales Chronicle, Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald, County Herald, Gwalia, Denbigh Free Press, Flintshire Observer, The Spectator, Midland T%e ?c<a<or. Jtf?attd Counties Herald, Christian Herald., Y Llan, Banner ac Amscrau uym.ru, TUC Hock, CasselVs Journal. Monthly: Contemporary Beview, 19th Century Harper's Magazine, Scribner's Century Magazine, Longman's Magazine, Cornhill English Illustrated Magazine, Chamber's Journal, Boy's Own Paper Leisure Hour, Cassell's Family Meigazine, and the official time tables of the Great Western, London and North Western, and Midland Railways. A number of the above are presented free of cost to the Institute. The committee would be glad to receive any other newspapers or periodicals not included in the list, also gifts of books suitable for the library. It was stated at the meeting that difficulty is experienced in getting books borrowed from the library returned in due course, and we are requested to state that the committee wi I feel obliged if persons who have had books in their possession longer than the time allowed for reading would return them to the library at once. We are alsu requested to state that all subscriptions are now due and should be paid immediately. The meeting terminated with a hearty and unanimous vote of thanks to the President (Mr Thompson) for his conduct in the chair and for the interest which he has always shown in the affairs of the Institute. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY-Before J. Scott- Bankes, P. A. Lloyd, W. B. Buddicom, P. B. Davies Cooke. E. Thompson, and C. P. Morgan, Esqrs. Highway Oftnce.-Mr Edward Roberts, Victoria- terrace, was charged by P.C. W. Williams with riding a pony on a footpath near the Cross on the 26th October. He went up and down the footpath several times, turning into the Market Hall, where he was turned out by the hall keeper.—Ordered to pay the costs. 6s. Stealing a Skilling.-A young lad named Thomas Dodd pleaded guilty to stealing a shilling from the vest pocket of John Wilcock, at the house of his mother, on the previous Thursday. The defendant was a next door neighbour, and came to the house occasionally.-Wilcock having proved the loss, P.C. Jones said he apprehended the defendant on Saturday morning, and in answer to the charge pleaded guilty, saying he intended to pay the money back that night. The defendant was taken to the lockup, and on being taken to the corridor to have his tea, he stripped naked and wound himself out between the bars so making his escape.—A letter was put in from the clergyman saying the boy had been very badly brought up.-There were three previous convictions for larceny recorded against him, and he was now sent to gaol for two months with hard labor, the Chairman saying if he came before them again he would be sent away for a long time. Vagrancy.-M" James, of Pentremoch, was charged with being in a house in Milford-street. She was first found in a lodging-house without the know- ledge of the owner, and she then went into a house belonging to Mrs Wilcock, who had gone to London. She was found there by Miss Wilcock on Sunday morning in bed, and was then given in charge. She had been locked up since, and on that ground che was let off, being told that if she came before the Bench asrain she would be sent to earn I APPLICATION FOB DYNAIOTS LICENSE. I Mr Tinsley, of Dudley, appeared on behalf of Mr Matthew Francis, of Northop, mining agent, in support of an application for confirming a license for the erection of a magazine at Llynypandy. to contain or store ten tons of dynamite, the license having been previously granted by the Home Secretary.—Mr Tinsley said it was proposed to erect the store on the summit of a hill, and he produced the plans showing the distances, &c., of the proposed magazine from existing houses, &e. He said that the promoters had satisfied the Secretary of State, who had seen the plans, and also the plan of the immediate neighbour- hood, showing the distances of existing houses and buildings.—Mr Keene, the Justices' Clerk, produced notice of objection to the proposed structure, signed by Mr John Lloyd, of the Antelope Inn, on the ground that it would not be situate at the necessary distance from dwellings, &c.—In reply to the Chair- man, Mr Tinsley said that the required distance from any house was 850 yards, but provided the magazine was effectively screened from view by the erection of mounds of earth, the distance could be reduced, with the consent of the occupiers, to 120 yards, but the actual distance would be 286 yards, and the consent of all the occupiers had been obtained in writing. The Chairman asked what about the consent of the owners ? Mr Tinsley said it was not provided for in the Act. The Chairman said that in such a case he did not believe the consent of the Bench would be obtained to the confirmation of the draft license, and so it would be useless for Mr Tinsley to waste his own and the Court's time by going on with the case. He (the Chairman) had come there with the full intention of voting for the- confirmation of the license, provided it were shown that its erection would be for the public advantage. But he could not certainly do so if the owners of the cottage property had not been con- sulted. The occupiers might be away in six months, and were not interested nearly to the same degree as the owners, so he did not think it would be of the slightest use Mr Tinsley going on. The Magistrates consulted together, and this appeared to be the general opinion. The Chairman added that he knew some of his fellow justices were violently opposed to the granting of the license, but he was not of them. Mr Tinsley said he would take the decision of the Bench. and appeal upon it as it was perfectly simple. Mr Cooke asked whether an explosion had not occurred at a mine of which Mr Francis was the pro- prietor at Pantygo ? Mr Francis said that an explosion had taken place, but at the mine and not the magazine. Mr Cooke asked whether the report of the ex- plosion had not been heard at Bebbington, in Cheshire? Mr Francis did not know, but no harm had been done beyond the breaking of a few windows. The effect was not nearly so great as if a 20-ton gun had been fired. Mr Thompson asked whether the consent of the owners was made necessary by the Act ? Mr Keene was not prepared to answer on the spur of the moment, and Mr Tinsley said it was not. but he would take the ruling of the Court, by which, so far as the result of his appeal went, he was willing to abide. I BANGOR-ISYCOED. -ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertainment consisting of music and readings, will be given iu the National Schoolroom, on Monday evening. During the even- ing information respecting the opening of the School- room as a reading room during the winter months will be gi ven. PETTY SESSIONS SATORDAY.-Before E. Peel, Esq., in the chair; Harold Lees, Esq., A. P. H. Lonsdale, Esq., and R. C. Webster. Esq. Charges of Assault.—Ann Hodnet charged Abraham Jones with assaulting her at Bangor, on the 29th September, by striking her on the head at the Buck Irn. Mr Jno. Jones, Wrexham, appeared for the defendant, who was fined 53 and 8s costs.—Thomas Bowker, senr., a roadman, summoned Abraham Jones for assaulting him on the 18th October at Bangor. Mr Ashton Braeley, Wrexham, appeared for the complainant, and Mr Jno. Jones for the defend- ant, and it appeared from the evidence of the complainant that on the morning in question his cow was in the defendant's field together with another cow belonging to a Mr Bradshaw. Com- plainant went with his son and opened the gate and brought the cows to the gate, Mr Bradshaw's cow going through. Defendant then came up and when complainant attempted to open the gate again defend- ant held it and resisted the complainant, whom he sub- sequently struck a heavy blow in the face, stunning him and drawing blood. Complainant added that he had taken a hedge hook with him to mend the fence. —Thomas Bowker, junr., gave corroborative evidence and stated that the defendant, in striking at the complainant got his hand against the hook held by the complainant. When witness saw defendant strike at his father he struck at the defendant with a whip.— Thomas Bowker, senior, was next charged under a warrant with unlawfully wounding Abraham Jones, the defendant in the previous case on the same date. In this case prosecutor gave quite a different version of the affair to that given by Bowker in the first case, and said the prisoner had first struck him with the blunt side of the hedge hook, and that subsequently he used threatening language towards him, and then, turning the sharp edge of the hook, struck at him again. Prosecutor put up his hand to protect himself, when the hook cut his hand, wounding him severely. Prisoner after this took a stake from the hedge, and struck him several times ever the head and shoulders.—Mr T. Leeson Bookey, surgeon, Hanmer, was called, and stated that he had examined the prosecutor and found two severe wounds on his hand, both cut to the bone, and which he con- sidered dangerous. The wound might have been in- flicted in the manner described by the prosecutor and not as alleged by the prisoner. Prosecutor had also contused wounds on his head.—In cross-examination, witness said the wounds mitrht have been inflicted hv prosecutor striking against the hook, if it had been a sharp one, but he considered the hook produced was not sufficiently sharp.—Evidence was called on behalf of the prisoner with the view of showing that the pro- secutor had struck his hand against the hook in striking at the prisoner, and had so caused the wounds on his hand, and also to prove that the prisoner had not uead tbrt ateLing language towards the prosecutor, P.C. Hughes, one of the witnesses, stating that he n iticed a discoloration about the prisoner's eye when he apprehended him, as though from the effeet of a blow.—There was a third case, in which Abraham Jones charged Thomas Bowker, jun., with assaulting him at the same time and place as in the former cases. Mr Jno. Jones appeared for the complainant, Mr Bradley for the defendant, and the evidence already given having been repeated in substance, the Magistrates ultimately dismissed the whole of the emses.-Elwin Woodhall was charged by Thomas Clutton with assaulting-his boy William, aged seven years, on the 27th October, at Overton. It appeared from the evidence that the defendant had both struck and kicked the boy, and the Bench imposed a penalty of 10s and 10s Cd costs. School Board Cases.-William Williams, visiting officer for the Ellesmere Board of Guardians, sum- moned a number of persons for neglecting to send their children to school, a penalty of 2s 6d, including costs, being inflicted in each case. Game Case.-Randall Jones charged John Martin and William Jones with trespassing in pursuit of game on land in the occupation of Helen Nickson, at Overton, on the 4th October, Martin being fined 10s and 5s 6d costs, or 14 days' imprisonment, and Jones Is and 5s 6d costs. BROUGHTON BALL. t BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the meeting on the 2nd inst. there were present: The Rev. J. Davies (chairman) Rev. S. E. Gladstone Messrs John Ro- berts, Saltney; P. Wilcock, Hope; G. H. Alletson, Ewloe H. Davies. Hawarden H. Curwen, Kinner- ton J. Rigbv, (clerk) J. T. Dodswell (clerk); and H. Roberts (relieving officer).-The Master reported that there were 46 inmates in the house as against 51 that day twelvemonths. During the fortnight one had been admitted and three discharged. Vagrancy had almost disappeared, so far as the house was con- cerned.—Mr Roberts, the relieving officer, reported that during the fortnight 373 persons had received out-door relief at a cost of £t12 14 j, as against 358 persons and a cost of 260 9s Od last year. There was still an increase of pauperism, but not at so great a ratio as had been the case some weeks back.—The other business was wholly of a routine character. BUCKLEY. I PROVIDENCE CHAPEL.—The annual harvest thanks- giving sermon was preached at thellleth)dist New Connexion. Providence Chapel, on Sunday evening by the Rev. Mr Wayman, Hawarden. The chapel was tastefully decorated for the occasion with fruit, flowers, &c. SCIENCE AND THE Bir.LE.-On Friday evening the Rev. J. Crompton, F.G.S. (Oxford), delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on this subject at the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom, Mill-lane, under the presidency of the Rev. W. Hobley, Calvinistic Minister. The proceeds were devoted to the trust fund. REVIVAL MISSION.—Special mission services have been held at the English Wesleyan (Brunswick) Chapel each evening during the week, conducted by the Rev. Richard Smith, Rev. Samuel Brown, Messrs John Catherall, James Lamb, Thomas Catherall, John Lamb, and others, the services being well attended throughout. ALARMING OCCURRENCE AT A CHAPEL.—A very alatming accident occurred at the English Congrega- tional Chapel on Sunday evening. It appears that after the evening service was over, a young boy. while engaged in turning off the lamps, pulled one lamp out of its socket, and it fell on to the seats, smashing the limp. The oil instantly took fire, and caused quite a conflagration. Fortunately there were a few of the members present at the time, who at once set to work to extinguish the flames. Had there been no one about to assist the boy, the consequences would have been serious, the seats being all made of pitchpine. Twe seats were severely burnt, and a few others scorched, and the ceiling of the chapel was quite black with the smoke. ACCIDENIS.—On Monday evening two little boys named James Davies, son of Mr Samuel Davies, and Mark Carver, son of Mr John Carver, met with an; accident at Floyd's Hill, Pentry, by accidentally falling into a clay hole belonging to the Sandycrott Brick Works which is from 25 to 30 yards deep. It appears that they were at the time of the accident playing to- gether with some lighted pitch rope. Mr Davies' boy was seriously hurt about the head and ankle, and his companion hurt his back.—On Tuesday morning a traveller from Chester met with a very serious acci- dent. It appears that while he was driving in a "ig down Church-street, and when passing over the tram- way that crosses the road, his horse got his foot fast between the rails and fell. The driver was thrown out of the trap. Mr Samuel Hughes, blacksmith, who happened to be near at the time, went to the horse s head and held it down until the gearing was unfastened, one of the shafts was broken, and both knees of the horse were badly cut and bruised. CLEVER ESCAPE FROM THE LOCK-DP.—On Saturday morning a young man named Thomas Dodd, resident of Buckley. was locked up at the police station by P.C. ihomas Jones for stealing the sum of Is belong- ing to Mr John Wilcock, Main-street. About six o'clock, while P.C. Jones was cut on duty, Mrs Jones took the prisoner his tea, and she let him out of the cell into the corridor, after which she left him while he partook of his meat, having securely locked the door. In about ten minutes S&t: urely locked the she went to tha corridor, and to her great surprise discovered that the prisoner had disappeared. It appears that instead of partaking of his tea, he at once undressed himself and got up to a small window which is placed in the cor- ridor facing the back yard, and opened it, successfully forcing himself through the iron stanchion bars of the window, which are osly 71 inches apart. After getting through the back yard into a field close by, he dressed himself without being observed by anyone. However he was unable to enjoy his liberty for a lengthy term, w P.C. Jones, having been informed of the occurrence, went in pursuit, and re-capturing him at 4 p.in, on Sunday, safely lodged him once more in the cell, where he remained until Monday morning, when he was taken before the Mold Magistrates. ACCIDENT TO A BleyeLisT.-A rather serious acci- dent occurred to Sergt. Samuel James, R.E., in- structor to the lat Flintshire Engineer Volunteers, on the lot inst. It appears that he was riding on his bicycle down the Wylffa Hill, on his way to Mold, when he met a horse and trap containing two women. The horse shied, causing the bicyclist to come in violent contact with the conveyance, throwing him head foremost on to the ground over his machine, the fall rendering him insensible for a time. The horse became unmanageable, and the occupants of the trap called to the bicyclist for assistance, but he was un- able to render any owing to the injuries he had re- ceived, which were principally about his bead and face. The bicycle, which was a new one, was also damaged. I nonwwiT HARVEST THAKKSGIYIN-O SEBVICE.-The harvest thanksgiving services were held in Glyndyfrdwy Church on the 1st inst. The English service com- menced at three pm., when the sermon was preached by the Rev. E. B. Smith, vicar of Gresford. At this service the anthem was sung to Welsh words, A bydd Arwyddion yn yr Haul, &c." The Welsh ser- vice commenced at seven o'clock in the evening, the Rev. T. W. Vaughan, vicar of Gwyddelwern, preached the sermon. The anthem was I ti o Arglwydd. &c." The singing at both services was especially good. The organist and choirmaster, Mr Walter E. Roberts, bids fair to have a thoroughly efficient choir. The church was nicely decorated, chiefly by Miss Catherine Jones, of Minfford. The offertories during the day amounted to 22 3s, and were divided between the St. Asaph Board of Education and the St. Asaph Church Extension Society. TRIAL or HUNTERS.—Contrary to expectation the proposed trial of hunters took place at Corwen on the 2nd inst., in a small field belonging to the Harp Inn, the attendance of spectators being very small. Three horses came forward to compete for a 2.5 prize, viz., No. 1, Mr White's, Corwen; No. 2, Mr Jones', Bonwmucha; and No. 3, Mr White's, Cwrt, Llan- degla, which was ridden by Mr Cunningham, Llan- gollen. The jumps were over two hurdles, double jump, and a pole jump. There was no water jump. The judges were Dr. Walker, Corwen, and Dr. Edwards, Cerrigydruidion. No. 1, at the first attempt, cleared all the jumps in grand style with the exception of having touched the bar in the double jump. No. 2 failed in the first hurdle, but cleared all the others in a very commendable manner. No. 3 was not in the hunt, but made some good jumps dur- ing the competition. No. 1 and No. 2 were sent off the second time by the starter, Mr E. Sharpe. No 1 failed in both hurdles, but made the double and pole jump clear. No. 2 cleared all the jumps in better style than he did the first time. They were both called upon again, but No. 2 retained his superiority and was awarded first prize; No. 1 second; and No. 3 third. An extra prize was offered by Mr Bell, of Ruthin, and the same horses performed, the judges this time being Mr Bell and Mr Jagger, Llangollen. The prize was awarded to No. 2. Mr J. Hughes, ironmonger, acted as secretary, and did his work in a business-like manner. THE DEBATING SOCIETY.-On Friday evening a debate took place on the question of Local Option. After a few timely remarks by the Chairman (Dr. White), the Rev. J. J. Cooper took the affirmative side in favor of the principle embodied in the Local Option resolution of Sir W. Lawson. He said it was a remarkable thing that this principle was first enunciated by a brewer, the late Sir C. Buxton in his famous essay which appeared in the North British Reviiw. Mr Cooper went on to say that the traffic in intoxicating drinks required regulating, and this pro- posal was only going a little further in the direction taken by many rich landowners at present, who object to have publichouses near their mansions, nor often on their estate at all.—Mr J. Davies (National School), replied in the negative, stating that he was a temperance man, believed in moral suasion, and not in any legal enactment. He thought that premature legislation did much harm, as an instance of which he mentioned the Sunday Closing Act, which he main- tained had encouraged private drinking, and had given facilities to that hybrid creature the bontz fide traveller.—Mr Morgan followed, saying he did not go entirely with Mr Davies, but still he could not see the justice of bringing about such a change without giving compensation to license holders.—Mr J. Hughes looked upon publichouses as poor men's clubs, and deprecated any further interference with them.—The Rev. H. C. Williams looked upon the principle involved in the Bill as a right one, for if the country was not ripe for any change, then no change would take place, inasmuch as the Bill required a majority in any locality to decide the question. He thought if the country once decided to have it, the proper machinery would very soon be provided. This was a question which concerned the commnnity at large, and that was the proper tribunal to refer the question to.—Messrs J. Williams, E. James. J. Garner, and J. Jones followed, the three former in ^opposition to the Bill.—Mr Cooper replied, and then the division took place, when it was found that 25 were for the affirmative and seven for the negative. I DENBIGH. I EARLY CLOSING is now the rule, the whole of the d rapers close at seven o'clock on ordinary days. THE CELEBRATION OF THE 5TH passed off very quietly. Only a few private parties indulged in fire- works. AN INCORRIGIBLE.—Margaret Sheridan, who had only just been let out of gaol, having been committed from Merionethshire for drunkenness, was on Tuesday brought before the Mayor by P.C. Nadin and sent back to Ruthin for 14 -days' hard labor for the same offence. THE MARKET.—Fowls sold on Wednesday at 2s 9d to 3s 9d, and ducks, of which there were many fine ones, at 3s 6d to 03. Geese (dressed) were 8d to 8 jd per lb. Butter Is 4d and lb 5d eggs 7 and 8 for Is. One vendor sold a considerable quantity of eggs at 11 for Is at the station, and was the reverse of pleased when he reached the Market-place, to find them going for 8 and even 7 for Is. SCHOOL BOARD.—At the meeting on the 2nd inst. there were present Mr J. R. Heaton, chairman Mr Thomas Gee, Mr Ellis Williams, Mr J. H. Jones, Mr J. C. Wynne Edwards, and the Rev. Thomas Thomas; Mr R. H. Roberts, clerk.—The Clerk reported that Mr T. Morgan Owen, her Majesty's inspector, had recommended that Miss Jones, of Henllan, should be entirely relieved of her duties in the sewing.-The Board decided that the matter should be attended to at the close of the school year. —The Attendance Officer complained of the absence of children to attend the clothing club, and it was decided to recommend that attendance there should be from 12 to 1 instead of as now-from 11 to 12. THE READING Room.-On Monday an entertain- ment in aid of the Denbigh Free Reading and Re- creation Rooms, was given in the Drill Hall, under the patronage of his Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Harrison Jones), Dr. A. E. Turner, gresident; Mr T. Gold Edwards, vice-president; Capt. R. Llovd Williams, and other gentlemen. Vocal and instru- mental selections were ably given by the following Miss Minnie Jones, St. Asaph (holder of a Royal Academy of Music certificate for singing); Miss Sunnie Williams, Ruthip; Miss Fanny Webb, R.A.M., Mr T. Bartley, Mr J. LI. Williams, and Mr J. W. Allen. Miss Fanny Webb, Denbigh, was aocompanist. The second part opened with a stump aJw. oWmp. anist. celebrated orator," and there was also s p eech by a given a most amusing sketch in one act, entitled, Wax-ination gratis," the characters being repre- sented by the following :-Signor Frangipani, Mr J. W. Allen; Long Jim, Mr J. LI. Williams Bob, Mr James Green: Deaf Joe; Mr T. R. Jones; Mr Hanibal Washington, Mr W. Hughes; Greenacre Greeneye, Mr Ch. Cottom Detective Bullseye, Mr John Jones; Mrs Greeneye. Mr T. Ashford. OPENING OF BODAWEN."—The old chapel in Post Office Lane, which was built originally by the Primitive Methodists and afterwards became the home of the Plymouth Brethren, was, on the death of the late Mr John Barber, sold, about to be turned into cottages. Fortunately, however, it fell into the hands of Mr Gee, who has entirely renovated and renamed it. The main door of the building has been removed from the middle to the opposite end, and the pulpit taken away and instead of it a neat platform erect?d at the end next the street and furthest from the door. The place has been re-lighted, and new and convenient seats provided. Opposite the door is an ante-room with the heating apparatus, a boiler for hot water, and a fireplace, besides a table, &c., every convenience for making tea, &c. New blinds cover the windows, and a porch protects the entrance door. Thus the place is completely metamorphosed and made convenient for public meetings, re-unions, &c., of every kind. On the evening of the 2nd inst. it was full to overflowing, and the utility of the open case- ment windows was tested. The Caledfryn Lodge of Good Templars took possession of it as their new home and held an open lodge. Mr Gee presided, and a very interesting series of songs, solos, duets, and leell kept up the interest of the audience until nearlv ten o'clock. The place will seat about 260, but it was calculated that there were fully 350 persons present. The room will be very useful in the town. CHARGE OF STEALING A WATCH.—CURIOUS ENDING TO THE CASE.—On the 2nd inst., before the Mayor (Mr J. Harrison Jones), Messrs T. Evans, J. C. Wynne Edwards, E. T. Jones, T. J. Williams, and W. Morris, George V. Bailey, a youth of 18, was brought up in custody on suspicion of stealing a watch.- William Adams Boulton said he was a pupil at the Grammar School, Denbigh. He had a silver lever watch of the value of five guineas. He missed it on the previous Wednesday morning. The watch produced by Sergt. Jones was the one. He knew it by a dent on the case. It was on the dressing table in his bedroom on the Tuesday morning. He had not worn it since Sunday. Prisoner slept next door to witness and knew of the watch, as on the Sunday evening he was in the room and had the watch in his hand and made a remark about it. When witness missed it he told Mr Edwards.—By the Bench: Never lent the prisoner the watch, nor did he ever ask for it.—Mr S. Edwards, head master of the Grammar School, said when he found that the watch was missing he made enquiries and asked at the watch shop in the town, but without success. He then called in the police, and Sergt. Jones made a search- ing inspection of the premises, and finding no trace of an entry, searched everybody in the house, boxes and all. No watch was found, and he left. Witness then called the prisoner into his study and told him that he was strongly suspected, and if he confessed to the truth, as far as he (Mr Edwards) was concerned, nothing more should be done. Prisoner then con- fessed, and handed witness the lost watch.-Mr Copner Edwards asked the witness if he did not know that he was committing a misdemeanour by thus compounding a felony.—Mr S. Edwards said he did not know that; but he was not the prosecutor, and came there to intercede for the prisoner.—P.S. Jones then gave his evidence, which confirmed that given by Mr S. Edwards. When he charged prisoner, prisoner asked Mr Edwards if he could do nothing for him as he had never doae such a thing before. Mr Edwards said to witness that he would prefer that the case should not proceed, but witness said he was bound to proceed, and he teok prisoner to the lockup. —ihe Court was then cleared, and the Bench con- sulted, and on the re-admission of the public, the Mayor said the case was dismisaed as the Justices did not think the evidence admissible after the promise which had been given.—There was decided applause in court, and the young man seemed surprised at the conclusion come to. SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES AT THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The prizes and certificates obtained by the pupils of the Grammar School at the examination held ID connection with the Department of Science and Art, South Kensington, this year, were dis. tributed at the School on Wednesday evening, October 31st, by Dr. Turnour. the chairman of the Governors of the school and of the local committee. Major Casson and Mr Charles H. Owen, the local secretary, wre also present and took part in the proceedings. The headmaster (S. Edwards, M.A.) read a statement of the number of candidates presented in each subject and the number and class of the successful students. In all, 95 papers were worked and 46 certificates and 11 Queen's prizes were obtained, as against 45 cer- tificates and 4 prizes last year. Dr. Turnour then presented the certificates and prizes to the successful students, and congratulated the boys and their teachers on their great and increasing success in these examinations, and encouraged them to continue to persevere in their studies and laudable aims. His remarks alcited hearty applause. After the distribu- tion the pupils were regaled with a substantial tea provided by the headmaster, and the rest of the even- ing was passed in music, dancing, and other amuse- ments. The following is a list arranged in alphabetical order of those who obtained prizes and certificates William Robert Beck, second class physiography, second class geology, Robert Henry J. Bowdage, second class physiography, second class geology. John Edward Boulton, second class physiography. George Clews, first-cl >ss geology and prize; second-class mathematics second-cia-s theoretical mechanics; second- class chemistry: second-class accoustfes-light and heat. Evan Samuel Davies, first-class mathemitics, stage I and prize; second-class in geology and physiography. W. Henry Feam, second-class mathematics, stage! second-class geology. George E. Gratton, second-class physiography. J. Harrison JGnes, second-class geology and physio- graphy T Lloyd Jones, second-clsss mathematics second-class geology and second-class physiography. Walter >1. Malt, first-class geology and Queen's prize; second-class mathematics, stage t. second-class physio- graphy. Reginald Mountfield, first-class mithematics (advanced) and prize; second-class physiography, chemistry second- class steam. D. R. Roberts, second-class chemistry. E. S. Schofield, first-class and prize in mathematics, theoretical mechanics, geology, sound, light, and heat, and chemistry, and steam, and second-class in physio- graphy. John W. Williamson, first-class and prize in mathe- matics second in geology, physiography, chemistry, and theoretical mechanics passed in freehand, drawing, and practical geometry. G. P. Williams, second-class mathematics, stage II; second-class physiography. u FLINT. I CONCERT.—On Monday evening a throughly succes- ful concert was held at the Town Hall in aid of the trust fund of the English Presbyterian Chapel. The hall was crowded, and the sale of tickets had to be stopped before the commencement of the concert. The following artistes took part:—Mr James Sauvage, who sang with grand effect Y Bachgen Dewr." Wild Tom," and Simon the Cellarer Mr G. M. Evans, Holywell Misses Meredith and Gracie Williams, from the Liverpool Concerts Miss Dora Powell. Mostyn Miss S. H. Jones, Flint; and Miss S. O'Neil (pupil of Madame Palmera Bonvini, Liverpool) also a party of male voices (members of the Birkenhead Choral Society). The accompanist was Miss Maggie Evans (Megan Mon), Birkenhead. The proceedings were brought to a close shortly before ten o'clock by singing the National Anthem. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY.—Before James L. Muspratt, Esq., and Isaac Taylor, Esq. Drunkenness.—Michael Cole and Bridget, his wife, were summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Salisbury-street, on the night of September 24th. P.S. Ward proved the case, and defendants were fined 5s each and costs.—William Bithel was 6ned 15s and costs for being drunk and disorderly in Church-street, November 1st, and David Williams was also fined 153 and costs for being drunk and riotous. Stealing Straw.-Thomas Herring, Redfern's Row, was charged with stealing a quantity of oat straw, the property of Mrs S. Brown, Huntley Cottage, Pentre, of the value of 4. The defendant pleaded guilty, and was sent to gaol for one month with hard labor.—Mildred Roberts, Redfern's Row, was charged with receiving the straw, which was found on her premises. She was fined 383 including costs. Breach of Contract. Robert Wynne, Mount Pleasant, George Johnson, near Flint Mill, George Dean, Church-street, and Benjamin Jones, Bryn, four young men. were summoned at the instance of the Flint Coal and Cannel Company (who also made a claim for 22 10s compensation for loss incurred), for breach of contract in absenting themselves from their work at the Flint Colliery. Mr H. G. Roberts, Mold, appeared for the Company, and the defendants were undefended. It appeared from the statement of Mr Roberts and the evidence of Mr Benjamin Wilson, certificated manager of the colliery, and Mr John Morris, that the defendants were employed at the colliery as drawers, whose work it was to draw the coal to the pit's bottom, under contract of 14 days' notice on either side. On the 15th of October, they absented themselves from their work without leave, thereby stopping between 50 and 60 men, and putting the colliery to a loss of 210. The Company wished to make an example of the defendants, but they did not press the loss sustained. In answer to the charge, Dean said he was unwell on the day named, the other defendants had nothing to say.—The Chair- man said it was a very serious charge, and the Bench would fine each defendant 10s and costs. GRESFORD. FIRST D.R.V., "E" COMPANY.—The annual prize meeting of this Corps took place on Saturday, the 27th ult., under very favorable circumstances, considering the lateness of the season for rifle shooting. Owing to the very great kindness and liberality of their many friends, the authorities of the Company were able to offer a long list of prizes, some of them of considerable value. Shooting commenced at 9 30 am., and the first competition for the Lieut.-Colonel's plize of Erp, was won by Pte. Thomas Alderman, with a score of 58 points at the two distances (200 and 500 yards), while it was concluding a second competition for the Sub. scribers' prize, commenced at 200 yards, and was finished at the longer distance about 3 p.m. The hazyness of the weather made good shooting rather difficult. The prizes for the best aggregate scores were won by Pte. Thos. Alderman and Sergt. R. Roberts. SIR W. W. WYN:Ils- PRIZE. Points. Pte. T. Alderman,.El 56 Pte. Thos. Woolridge, 15s 54 Pte. S. Bithell. 13s 51 Sergt. illery, 10s 49 Sergt. R. Roberts, 78 3d. 47 Pta. W. Sillery, 7s 3d 47 Pte. John Jones, 5s 10d 44 Pte. James Price, 5s lid. 44 P e. Ellis Hughes, 5s lOd 44 Pte. Edward Lloyd, 3s 6d 40 Pte. Thos Roberts. 3s 6d 40 Pte. George Price, 2s 35 Pte. George Maddocks, Is 31 SUBSCRIBEIRW PRIZE. Points. Pte. Thos. Alderman, £ 58 Sergt. R. Roberts, £110s 56 Pte. J. E. Price, £1. 41J Pte. Wm. Sillery, 15s 47 Pte. Thomas Woolridge, 12s 6d 44 Pte. Edward Dutton, 10s fjd I 4:J Pte. Thos. Roberts, 8s 6d 41 Pte. John Tilston, 7s 6d. 43 Pte. John Sillery,65. 38 Pte. Jno. Jones, 5s 3d. 36 Sergt Sillery, 51 3d 36 Pte. S. Biihell, 4s frl 32 Pte. Edward Llovd, 4s 31 Pte. Thos. Taylor, 3s fid 21) Pte. George Price, 2s 9d. 2b Pte. Ellis Hughes. 2s 9d. 28 Pte. John Yate 2,j 25 Corp. John Steen, Is U I 23 Pte. George Maddocks, Is 22 The recruits competed for a prize of 22 on the 20th Oct. Orderly-room Sergt. R. Shirley, and Bugler John Edwards, of the 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, were the markers, the former at the 500 yards, and the latter at the 200 yards' range, and per- formed their duties to the entire satisfaction of the Corps. HOLYWELL. SHOCKING DEATH.—An inquest was held on Mon- day upon the body of Thomas Jones, an aged man, residing at Top Houses. The deceased had been in Holywell until a late hour on Saturday night, and on his going upstairs to his bedroom, he weighed heavily on the balustrade, which gave way and he fell to the floor beneath, receiving inj uries which resulted in his death. The jury recorded a verdict of accidental death. ROMAN CATHOLIC FEAST. The feast of 1St. Winefride was celebrated in the church dedicated to her memory in Holywell on Sunday, and large con- gregations assembled at the services, a number having arrived from Liverpool and Birkenhead to be present at the feast. High mass was sung in the morning, the music having been set for the occasion by Fat-her Mitchell, who also composed the Tantum ergo and 0 Salutaris," sung at the evening services. The celebrant was the Rev. Father Swift, assisted by the Rev. Fathers John and Aloysius, from Pantasaph Capuchin Monastery. In the evening the relics of St. Winefride were presented for veneration. The preacher at the feast was the Rev. Father Digman. The collections, in aid of the education of the Roman Catholic poor, amounted to a large sum. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY.—A meeting of this authority was held on the 2nd inst., Mr J. Scott Bankes presiding. It was reported that an agreement had been come to between Mr Preston, solicitor, and Mr Smith, engineer of the London and North Western Railway, and a committee of the authority with respect to the drainage of Connah's Quay, and the terms of the arrangement were approved. The mortgage of the rates of the district of Bagillt to the Public Works Loan Commissioners for the loan of £1,500 for the drainage of that district was signed, and a certificate for 2300 in favor of the contractors (Messrs Thomas Hughes and Son) was presented. It was agreed to request the Local Government Board to institute an inquiry and to form a special district for the purpose of securing a water supply for the district of Mostyn, an attempt to provide water by voluntary means having failed. LLANGOLLEN. THE FAIR—The fair on Tuesday last was by far the largest and best attended which has been held during the year. The number of pigs was simply enormous, and the prices realised showed on the whole an upward tendency. Mr Edward Edwards, auctioneer, held his first monthly sale of fat and other stock, consisting of 4 fat bullocks, 4 fat heifers, 70 wethers, 40 ewes, and about 20 pigs. The number of buyers was large and the competition consequently keen, several lots fetching exceptionally high prices. The result is highly encouraging to the farmers and others who are interested in establishing a good market in Llangollen. EFFECTS OF THE SUNDAY CLOSING ACT.-As far as regards Llangollen the effect of the Sunday Closing Act has been quite the reverse of what its promoters anticipated. The limit of three miles, beyond which anyone may at once transfer himself into a bona fide traveller, has had the effect of driving into the town a number of the most confirmed and inveterate drunkards from the colliery district?, who drinking almost every Sunday throughout the year, disturb the peace of the town and give the police a lot of unneces- sary trouble. The result is that convictions for Sunday drunkenness have been terribly on the increase. During the two years ending November 1st, 1882, only two convictions had been recorded under this head throughout the whole of the Llan" gollen Petty Sessional Divison, while for one year, terminating the firet of the present month, 23 had been proved, bat of the latter number, all, with only one or two exceptions, have been men who claim to be served as residents beyond the prescribed limit of three miles. 1??* ROOT SBOW.OD Tuesday Mr Jno. Row- land's annual show of roots was held, when the fol- lowing prizes were awarded by the judge, Mr Samuel Morris. Lower Berse, Wrexham :-For the best four acres of turnips or swede, a silver cup, Mr Ed. Edwards, Llyn Farm, Trevor; do. two acres, Mr R. Edwards, Wern Isaf, Llangollen best six long red mangels, Mr Ed. Edwards, Hyo; 2nd, J. E. Davies, Plas Isaf; Ruabon. Six swedes, 1st, New British, Iron Company's Farm, Ruabon; 2nd, Dir. Drinkwater. Llangollen. Six yellow turnips, 1st, R. Hughes, Forge, Chirk; 2nd, E. Edwards. Llyn. Six white t 1st, Jno. Roberts, Bache Canol, Llangollen 2nd Hy. Jenkins, Llandyman. It is evident from the increased number of competitors and! the general interest manifested in this, annual show, that it is be- coming more popular among the farmers of the dis- trict from year to year. The prize roots on this occa- sion were most remarkable specimens of growth; OSWESTRY. MONTHLY HORSE FAijt. -This fair was held in the Horse Mart on Wednesday, when there was a con- siderably larger number of horses shown than usual. Horses of all classes, from the Welsh pony to the gentleman's hack, were well represented, buyers also seeming plentiful. MONTHLY BUTTER, CHEESE, AND BACON FAIR.- This monthly fair was held in the Powis Market Hall on Wednesday, when the number of cheese pitched was a very large one, viz.. about 1,000. i There was also a lot of butter, the tubs numbering II. 477. The prices obtained were as follows Butter (prime), Is to Is Ojd per lb. cheese—skims 27s 6d to 35s, half-meated 40s to 47s fid, and fat 50s to 65s per cwt.; hams, 9d, to 10M; flitches, 8d to 9d. WEEKLY CATTLE FAiii.-The fair was held on Wednesday, when a good supply of stock of all kinds was on offer. Prices were about as follows :—Beef 8d to 9d per lb., mutton 9d to lOd, pork 6J to 6Jd. The following was the actual amount of stock disposed of :—Messrs Pugh & Stokes sold 70 cattle and calves and 72 sheep and pigs; Mr S. Bickerton sold 42 cattle and calves and 124 sheep and pigs; Mr T. Whitfield sold 10 cattle and calves and 644 sheep and pigs Mr J. C. McKie sold 71 cattle and calves; and gligrigi. R. Bayley sold 1 calf and 420 sheep and pigs; THE BLUB RIBBON MISSION. The opening meeting of the session was held on the 2nd inst. At five, o'clock there was a tea in the Public Hall, when there were present some 200 persons. In the evening a public meeting,, at which, there was a crowded attendance, was held, under the presidency of Mr J. Williams, Post Office. Addresses were delivered by the Rv. C. Bingant, Rev. E. M. Edmunds, Rev. G. Archer, Rev. T. De Dine, vicar of Northwood, Hanley, &c, DISASTROUS Fmz.-Shortly after ten o'clock on Tuesday morning; a disastrous fire broke out in the works in the Smithfield-road (opposite the brewery), occupied by Mr Bayley, builder. The workshop was a wooden erection, and at the time the fire broke out it would appear that no one was in it, and that a fire had just been lighted in the stove. After the fire was lit, Mr Bayley's son, who had been in the shop, had to leave in order to see about some ironwork. In his absence the shop appears in some manner to have caught fire, and the fact was first discovered by some of the employes at the brewery. They immediately raised an alarm, and in a very short time indeed seven or eight members of the fire brigade, with Mr Cad- walladr at their head, made their appearance on the scene with a hose. The fire had by this time spread to such an extent that no hope remained of saving the building, the destruction of which, we regret to say, has involved a considerable loss in the shape of lathes and other valuable tools. A brisk breeze was blowing at the time, but the ceaseless efforts of the fire brigade prevented the extension of the flames to any of the neighbouring houses. In about an hour from the outbreak of the fire the workshop was completely destroyed, and the fire was extinguished. It is estimated that 2ZW will not cover the loss, as a large number of tools and a quantity of finished goods are destroyed. MISSION ROOM FOB THB CASTLE FIELDS.—On Fri- day evening a meeting was held in the Victoria Rooms, for the purpose of advocating the erection of a mission church in connection, with the Church of England in the Castle Fields. Lord Harlech pre. sided, and he was supported on the platform by the W. Howell Evans, vicar of Oswestry, the Rev. T. C. V. Bastow, Mr Thomas Whitfield, Mr Taylor. &c.- Lord Harlech, in opening the proceedings, said they had come there that evening at the invitation of their excellent Vicar, to consider what steps had best be taken towards promoting the establishment of a mis- sion room. No doubt there was, a very large number of people who never entered any place of worship. There were various bodies in the country, such as the Salvation Army, Messrs. Moody and Sankey, and others, who went about the country and managed to attract notice, and they succeeded in calling upon some people to raise their voices in praise of the Al- mighty, and to hear His word, who might otherwise never hear the Word of Truth. He believed it was considered that if a mission room was erected it would meet the needs of the people who were net willing to enter a church.—The Vicar said that an iron chapel at one time existed in the Castle Fields, and ever since that chapel had been pulled down he had wanted the site for a mission room. Term", had now been con- eluded with Mr Jones, of Ashlands, and the land was now being conveyed to the vicar and: churchwardens. He forgot the exact cost, but it was somewhere about £ 220; He had about 2M in hand towards building the room. Lord Harlech, Mrs Cotton, Mrs James Jones, Mr Longueville, and Lord Powis, had given JB50 each. (Applause.) His idea was that they should build a room in which they should have a boiler with which they could make tea and other conveniences, and that in the room they should, on Sundays, hold a ser- vice half an hour after service had commenced in church in order to catch those who had not gone to church. He hoped they would have the assistance of some men in endeavouring to bring those into the room who were to be found on the street. Then he hoped to have services in the room on certain week day nights, and that the speakers at such meetings would be working men. He hoped laymen would be ready to take a great part in, the conduct of the room, and that they would be ready to address their fellows on week nights. Then he hoped the room, would be used for dividing the mothers' meeting, which now overflowed the room at the Coach and Dogs in which it was held. He hoped also on Sunday after- noons to have a school for men in this room. He had at first contemplated building a room which would accommodate a hundred, but an experienced friend; the Bishop of Bedford-(cheers),-recommended him by all means to provide accommodation for 200 people. He had informally asked a friend the prob- able cost of such a building, and his reply was that it would be about 2800. so that they had still 2500 to raise.—Mr T. Whitfield moved that that meeting heartily approved of the effort to build a mission room in the Castle Fields, and considered it deserving of support.—Mr Taylor seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.—Mr Hughes, proposed that it was desirable that collectors should be appointed to canvas the town and parish for subscriptions towards the mission room.—Mr Barton seconded the motion, which was carried.—On the motion of Mr Bradshaw. seconded by Mr Cottam, a vote of thanks was accorded to the noble chairman, who briefly respon- ded, and the proceedings terminated. RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. THE BURIAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting took place at the Ponkey Board Schools on the 2nd inst., but as the members attending were insufficient tof form a quorum, no business was transacted.—The Clerk, however, exhibited the new burial charges book, and its, style and form were highly praised by those present. INQUEST.—On the 2nd inst., an inquest was held at the Griffin Inn, Ponkey, before Mr Thelwell, coroner. on the body of James Phillips, aged four years, son of Philip Phillipsi public carrier, Ponkey. From the evidence it appeared that the deceasedl met with a slight accident about a fortnight ago, which resulted in a gathered thumb. The boy did not seriously com- plain until last Wednesday week, when his thumb was attended to in the usual way. The boy appeared on ihursday to be much worse, and about mid-day he was taken seriously ill very suddenly. The father at once went to seek medical aid, but his son had ex- pired before he returned home. The Coroner having summed up the evidence, a verdict of death through natural causes was returned. LA^ MBS JOHN PRITCHARD, CAEAU FARM -The death of this lady took place on the 30th ult., at the Caeau, after a prolonged illness. The deceased then the wife of Mr Duce, manager of Llwynenion Brick Works, came into this neighbourhood 27 years at,o, and her kindness and amiability soon secured her many friends, and her support to the English, Inde- pendent Chapel at Ponkey, while that cause existed, was most substantial. Mr Duce died in 1862, and, a few years after Mrs Duce was married to Mr Prit- chard, of the Caeau Farin, who is left to lament her loss. The deceased, who was a native of Wortlev near Leeds, had attained the ripe age of 72 year? loss. Leebdus, ried in Rhos Churchyard, on the 2nd"ns?' amidst every manifestation of sorrow and respect. SPECIAL SERVICES AND LEeTURE.-Special preach- ing services were held at the Baptist Chapel; High- street, by Miss Williams, Blaenllechau, South Wales, a lady evangelist of great repute in the Principality. Miss Williams has a commanding presence, and is gifted with a very fine voice, and her delivery is exceedingly fluent. Her discourses during the day were eloquent and instructive, and highly appreciated by the crowded congregations that attended the services. On Tuesday night, at the same chapel. Miss Williams delivered her popular lecture on "The effects. of pleasantness and kindness." The chair was, occupied by the Rev. R. Roberts (Independent.) At the close of the lecture, Mr Evans, insurance agent, thanked Miss Williams for her entertaining and instructive lecture, and the meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman. The pro- ceeds were in aid: of the chapel funds. COLLIEBS MEETING.-This meeting was held at the Eagles Inn on Tuesdaymght for the purpose of hear ggthe report of, Mr Thomas Hughes, the delegate who had attended the M?Mhester Conference, held ™ the 30th and and to consider the resolu- tions passed thereat. Mr Hughes having given an interesting and explicit report of the proceedings at the conference,, introduced the resolutions, which were as follows:—First, u, That this conference advise the men to pursue by every legal means their object to secure an advance of 15 per cent. on their present rate of wages." Second, u, That notices shall be given to the employers for an advance, such notices to expire throughout the district on the last Saturday in November." These resolutions were warmly received by the meeting and adopted, the feelings of the men being entirely unanimous in the matter. The report of the delegate was received with great approval, and a vote of thanks waJ passed to Mr Hughes for his terminated; ??ce. The meeting tiS terminated. THII. HALF-YEARLY FAIB.-This event took place on, Monday. It is a matter of note that the popularity of the winter fair has not only been steadily maintained but rather increased of late years, while that held in May seems gradually waning in importance. Itinerant showmen and other caterers for the public amusement evidently realise this fact, for they are always well represented at the November meetings, and their attendance last Monday was certainly no exception to the rule, and busine." in, this line appeared to be exceptionally brisk and thriving. An important feature attached to this fair is the pig mart held in the forenoon. It had been [ rumoured for some time past that owing to tha prevalence of foot and mouth disease pigs would be from being brought to the mart. However a few days before the, fair, notices were freely civ culated to the effect that the prohibition was not im force here, and a very large attendance of sellers and: buyers was the result. The animals were abundant," and in fine condition, and as the prices were some;; what low a good trade was done. In Market-streef there was an unusually large display of crockerfyill together with a goodly array of travelling vans r: the evening and at night the thoroughfares were, crowded with motley throngs bent on business andi pleasure. 1- RUABON. j?AM W!RMAM8 WYNN has now fully recover? from her recent mneu, and has this week bee? enabled to take drives in the country^ accomoanieft h? Mis8 WiUiama Wynn. «• WatktoTiith ffSlS and Mi. Williamø Wynn, are n?Z staying ?S?K stay. ACCIDENT HOSPITAL.—The Secretary acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following collection, viz. :-Cefn Bychan. Baptist Chapel, 10s; part of the, collection at the harvest thanksgiving service at Erbistock Church, 21 2:1 3d Collection at the harvest thanksgiving service at Bryn School; 21 14e. COLLIER* ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday, a man namS Ithmael Jones. of Street Issa, a collier, met with an, accident at the Wynnstay Collieries. While, in act of clearing some debris from the roadway portion of roof fell upon him, crushing him somewhat severely. He was conveyed to the accident hospitat where he is now doing favorably. WEat.EY? FOMMN MISSIONS. The anmMt mMMonary sermona will be preached in the Weste?m Chapel to-moow (Sunday), ?y Mr William FoS Wexham 1be annual ""?"? meeting will b heW on Wednesdaynext. unde? the presidency 0f Mr ISSR. WrMham?when addresses *sl given by the Rev. J. Aal: Beet and Rev. A. PeMS Watson, Wrexham the Rev. John Jone? and <S Rev. D. J. Beynon, Ruabon. THE LATB MISS NESTA WILLIAMS W?\M'—W. understand that tbel memorIal to the late Miss Mam Nesta Williams Wynn, youngest daugh1 of 8il: Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P., is to take the form of a stained-glass window to be placed near the font in the Parish Church. It is also hoped to be able to erect a new clock in the church steeple with the funds. This will be a great boon to, the neigh. bourhood, as the need of a public clock, has long beeQ" felt. THB BLUB RIBBON ARMY.-A largety-attMded and very saccessfut meetmg .n connection with the hW ribbon movement wa? heM in the Galvin^tfif Methodist Chpel on Friday even!? Mr H. It. Hubes occapymg?chair. Appropnate song? wer; rendered by Miss Annie Jones. Miss Jennie Williams Mr Duckett. M,. Evans, and ?acon and a duet byM? Williams and Dannh. Temperance ad dresses were also givenbythe chairman, Sir Stanford,' Mr R. Jackson, and Mr E. Hall. FOUND DEAD IN THE Rivm—On ?tMtadaw morning, an old woman named Mary eforlas, from the Lower Almshouses, was found dead in the river im- medtately above the cascade, by Francis Jones, railway- man, when goingto his work. It would appear that the poor old creature had gone down to the river on the previous night for a pail of water, foe the nail was found beneath her. Her garments were also covered with white frost, indicating that she had been in the river all night. The water is extremely shallow, but it is supposed tbat having fallen, she was unable to raise herself throagh infirmity. An inquest was held upon the body this day (Friday), in the Court Mouse, betore Mr Thelwell, coroner, when a verdict of U Found drownel "was given by the jury. SUDDEN DEATH IN A BRICK- WORKS.—On Wednes- day, a married man named Charles Dennis, employed as a labourer at the Tatham and Afongoch Brick and Ferra-cotta Works, fell down and died instantaneously while loading a barrow of bricks. The body was afterwards viewed by Dr. William Jones, who ex- pressed the opinion that Dennis had died from the effects of an apopletic fit, accelerated by heart disease. Deceased was a corporal in the Volunteers, and was much respected by his comrades. An in- quest was held this day (Friday)- at, the Court House, when a verdict to the effect that death re- sulted from natural causes was returned. HARVEST THANKSGIVING. The annual harvest festival was held at the Bryn School Church on the 1st inst., when the preacher was the Rev. Thomas; Jones, vicar of Rhos. The schoolroom: was well filled The rev. gentleman took his text from 1st Thes- salomans, v. chap., 18th ver-se- In ever thing give thanka," and preached an appropriate and impressive sermon. The lessons and prayers were read by the Rev. T. Jones, curate of Ruabon. An anthem, h Corn in Egypt," was rendered with pretty effect and efficiency by the choir. Mr Joseph Hayes Wrexham, presided at the harmonium. The church was very tastefully decorated for the occasion, the following ladies taking part in the decorations Miss Jellicoe, Miss Fanny Jones, Miss Mary J. Davidson, and Miss Ivy Barron. RUTHIN. JTOLICE URANGES.sero. Jonea of Llangollen has been removed to Ruthin and made an inspector he succeeds Inspector Humphreys, who is invalided and pensioned. P.C. J. Lloyd has also retired from the force. THE MUSICAL UNION;—The members have decided Ii that the class shall be held this season at the Assembly Room, on Friday afternoons, at four o'clock. The May Queen is the work selected for, rehearsal, and Mr Felix C.^Watkins will again act an conductor. Mr A. Pollard Lewis is the hon. secretary; CHORCH OF ENGLAND TimpimAnce SOCIETY.—The first entertainment of the season in connection with the Ruthin Branch of this Society, was held on Wednesday evening, at the Brynbyfryd Schoolroom. The chair, was occupied by Mr Bancroft, who, in his opening address, said he trusted the same enthusiasm would be shewn this mason, as was the case in the past. Intemperance had a broader meaning than was generally applied to it. the word intoxication had a singular history. Tozon vr-co a Greek word for a bow, but the arrow was smeared with poison, to carry death, with its wound, and this was called toxiera, hence the whole science of: poison is called toxicology. As they must be aware this arrow of intoxication was still doing its work in their midst, and they had all to endeavor to stem its flight. -Mv T. P. Roberts, also gave an excellent address in Welsh and English upon the necessity of continued energy, and of upholding the work in hand.—Songs, readings and; recitations were given by Mr Cole, Mr J. E. Francis, and Master J. Williams.—Miss Edwards pre- sided at the organ.—We believe it is intended to hold these meetings on Tuesdays, once a fortnight. POLICE COURT, MONDAY.—Before Mr Jr. Fairfax Jesse, Mr B. Blezard, Captain Cole, and Mr G. 1:1. Denton. School Cases.-Edward Jones, Wern-fechain, and Mrs Seddon, Ruthin, were both brought up on warrant having failed to appear to a summons for neglecting to send their children to school.-The defendant,% were each fined os. Permitting Drunkenness.-Hugh Jones, Patrick Fury" W. F. Hope, Ishmael Jones, and Isaac Williams were summoned for being drunk at the Rose and Crown, Llanarmon, on the evening of the Mtb October. k.C. Edward Jones proved the cases, and Mr Osbert Edwards cross-examined, but without shaking his evidence, was that all the men were in the house drunk, and staggered when they got out, that persons were sleeping and that the house was very di.,torderly.-Furi and Hope did not appear; but ail of them were fined 5s and costs.—Geo. Griffiths; the landlord, was charged with permitting drunken. ness on the occasion, but he and his wife denied the, offence, and could remember none of the events which the policeman spoke to. Several of the defendants were examined for the defence, and they all denied the drunkenness.-A n independent witness called out of the Court, proved that one of the men, was drunk at four o'clock.—Fined £ 2 and costs. Pheasants.—Jesse Williams, son of the tenant of Capel farm, Llanfair, D.C., was charged with taking a pheasant in a snare on that farm.—Isaac Davies, an occasional watcher for Mr Preston, saw defendant, oa the llth October, come down a hedge side, pick tip the bird and walle away with it. He took him to Mr Charles Preston, to whom he begged pardon, but Mr Preston said he must go before the bench.—Mr Roberts Lloyd and Roberts) prosecuted; and Mr Osbert Edwards defended, and called Edward Roberts, of Pentre Celyn, and after hearing his evidence, de- fendant was fined 5s and costs.—John Owen Davies was similarly charged by Mr Hurst, keeper to Major West, with taking a pheasant on the 28th October. —In consequence or the absence of defendants advocate (Mr Louis) he asked for an adjournment, but Mr Hurst said they could not waste their time in coming there again.—The Bench then heard the evidence of David Price, the underkeeper, but as de- fendant denied the statement, the magistrates adjourned the case. Ti-ansfer.g.-Aplications for the transfers of the bliners' Arms and the Rose and Crown were post- poned for a fortnight.