Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

h? l'OLCNTEERS. -Many of our readers ?i!! h'r with regret of the ?tended resignation, which, ??e ? derstand,will take P'ace at the end of the .olunteer year, of Capt. Bu?ry 'A from the command oiEC-'nPaDY, ?? V.B.R.?.F,-The annual eoooti?????y' '?? A and B Companies takes I P'.aM DD ?ooday next, commencing at Dine a.m. ■UKCTCRE.—The PPV T T> Evans, of dulais, will preach in  Queen-street SEa«  V' 19th will ?rhis Popular lecture upon lan." L E ChAI;EL—We understand that Mr TomTavWf P"P? and assistant of ^Dr^g 1tain pr r»Y S \fIaTe,iy en V?Upil and assistant of Stainer at Magdalen ?o!le?e' Oxford, has been .P!'  ?'? ?commendation, to the pod of organist to the above church. I THE OWESTRY AUMCCLTCRAL SHOW. In d,? ?'? ufTi? ■ our readers to the above show, which will be held in Oswestrv on Friday, ? ?'-? inst., we would remind them that very ? ??L t? ? ? prizes are offered, and that Wrexham is in the district of the Society. D m 0 ™ ?FFic.-Dunng the last month, 0 "er ? ?10n0? 0 passengers were bjoked from Wrex. Jna, m Station snowing a considerable increase com- pared ™Sat"e month last year. This is not Frfjl u A ehiidre? tickets, of which some two or iI three thousand were issued. STA:;TY SCHOOL BOARD.-At the monthly meet- ing of this Board on Friday there were present Mr Conran, in the chair, Messrs. Hughes, Lash, and tlortoci; Mr Jno. Jones, clerk.-It was decided, upon the report of Mr C. H. Wykes, to publish a .LL- _1 .——" ou Lile sunject oi attendance, which the Clerk was instructed to draw up, and which wiIi I be circulated amongst the parents. Mr Latih was I appointed visitor for the month. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CONNEXION (WRENHANI CIRCCIT. )-The quarterly official meeting was held in the Hirdir Chapel on Monday, when all the places in the circuit were represented except Coed- poeth. The Rev. A C. Hall presided, and Mr S. Jeffery was appointed secretary. The financial accounts showed a very satisfactory increase over last quarter, and all ordinary demands were met. The reports as to the number of members showed a slight decrease, principally occasioned by removals. PRESENTATION.—There is now on view at the shop of Mr Edwin OWeD, jeweller, Town Hill, a handsome marble clock, which is to be presented to Mr W. H. Jennings, of the British School. The clock is accompanied by two graceful figures of Normandy peasants in bronze. The timepiece bears a silver plate with the following inscrip- tion Presented to Mr W. H. Jennings, on the occasion of his marriage, by the managers, teachers, and scholars of the Wrexham British School, Sept., 1885. IRIMITIVE MKTHODIST ANNIVERSARIES.—The anniversary serviucs of the Rhosddu Primitive Methodist Chapel will be held to-morrow (Sunday) when sermons will be preached, at 10.45 and 6.30, by Mr George Grindley, Rhosymedre, and at 2.30 by the Rev. Alfred C. Hall, circuit minister. Col- lections will be made at the close of each service in aid of the trust fund. On the following day (Mon- day) a tea meeting will be heid at 3 30, and at 7 o'clock an entertainment will be held when songs, recitations, and addresses will be given. The proceeds will be devoted to the trust fund. FOOTBALL.—THE ENGLISH CUP COMPETITION.— The following is the result of the draw of some local clubs in the first round of the above competi- tion, whick took place at Paternoster Row, London, In Tuesday :—Chirk v. Burslem Port Vale, loilington v. Oswestry, Macclesfield v. Northwich Victoria, Stoke v. Crewe Alexandra, Leek v. Wrexham Olympic, Davenham v. Golden Hill, Hartford St. John's v. Newtown, Stafford Rangers v. Druids. The first-named club has choice of ground, and the matches must be played on or before Oct, 31. THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LOD(;E FOR NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE.— By command of the Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master in charge, a Provincial Grand Ljdge is appointed to be held at the County Hall, Denbigh, on the 21st day of September. This meeting will be the last Provincial Grand Lodge of the combined province. A vote of condolence with the Dowager Lady Williams "Vynn and family will be proposed, and the report of the committee appointed at Wrexham to prepare a scheme for the division of the assets of the province will be received. There will be a banquet subsequently at the Bull Hotel. LIBERAL MEETING. On Monday night the Temperance Hall was filled with Liberal workers from both county and borough, to hear an address from Mr F. Schuadhorst, of Birmingham, upon Party Organization and the conduct of Elec- tions." Sir Robert Cunliffe, Bart., M.P., presided, and the address of Mr Schnadhorst, which was of a thoroughly practical kind, was much appreciated. As might be expected, the experience of the visitor enabled him to give much valuable information upon the important question, whilst the construction and principles of organization received an able elucida- tion at his hands. Votes of thanks to the Chair- man and lecturer closed the proceedings. WREXHAM FREE LIBRARY.—At s meeting of the Committee held on Tuesday there were present :— Messrs J. Beale, A. W. Edwards, J. Prichard, J. Williams, Rev. H. J. Haffer, and Mr Ashton Bradley, secretary. The Secretary read a letter from the Town Council relative to the Working Men's Hall Fund and some correspondence that had taken place between him, the Town Clerk, and Mr Jno. Jones, from which it was gathered that nothing had so far been done towards transferring the fund to the Library. Ou the motion of Mr Beale, seconded by the Rev. H. J. Haffer, the secretary was directed to write to the Town Clerk strongly urging despatch in the matter, as the Committee were very desirous of utilising the fund in the winter. THE CONSERVATIVES AND THE DEBATING SOCIETY.—A meeting of the Conservative section of the Parliamentary Debating Society was held on Monday evening, to accept the resignation of Mr W. H. Bott, leader of the party, and to appoint his successor. Mr Bott. who occupied the chair, stated that it was his intention shortly to leave the town, and such being the case he asked the meeting to accept his resignation, as it would be to the advantage of the party to appoint a leader who would be able to occupy the position during the whole of the session rather than that half the session should expire before he was elected. He thanked his followers for their cordial assist- ance during the period he had held the leadership. Mr Bott's resignation having been accepted, he proposed as his successor Mr E. S. Clark, who has acted as deputy-leader, and he was unani- mously elected' Mr Clark thanked the meeting, and the proceedings terminated. MUNICIPAL BOROUGHS.—A return has been male of the population, number of inhabited houses, the number of persons on the burgess rolls distinguish- ing men from women, in the various boroughs. From the return we have taken the local ones, Denbigh Population, 6,533; inhabited houses, 1,360 the number of persons on the burgess roll of the boroughs 915 men, IS7 women. Flint Popula- tion, 5,096 inhabited houses, 1,047 number on burgess roll, 807 men, 197 women. Llanidloes: Population, 3,421 inhabited houses, 773 number on burgess roll, 409 men, 43 women. Oswestry Population, 7,S47 inhabited h >uses, 1,589; number on burgess roll, 1,162, men, 292 women. Ruthin Population, 3.033 iuhabitt d houses, 707 number on burgess rcil, 457 men, 147 women. Welshpool: Population, 7,107; inhabited houses, 1,50S number on burgess roll, 1,110 IlLn, 230 women. Wrexham Population, 10,978; in- habited houses, 2,047 number on burgess roll, 1,448 men, 316 women. PJEKFORMANCE OF "THE CKEATION. "—We are pleased to announce that the Philharmonic Society has definitely fixed the date of its next concert for Friday, the 30th October, when it is intended to give a performance of Haydn's great oratorio, "The Creation." The manner in which this Society performed The Messiah last winter, can leave no doubt as to the rendering this other classic production (we believe never before given in Wrexham) is likely to receive at its hands, and the public will further be interested to know that the Society in the preparation of this work has had the great advantage of the training of the R",v. C. 1 Hylton Stewart, Precentor of Chester Cathedral. The Society will render The Creatiou," under the baton of the same distinguished musician, and we anticipate for the musical public of Wrexham a great treat. The services of several celebrated artistes are being secured. Full particulars will appear in the advertisement columns of our subsequent issues. BREWERS AND THEIR PCBLIC-HOUSES.—The Wrexham magistrates have been displaying a spirit of decided antagonism towards brewers as the owners of public-houses. It appears that, in the experience of the chief constable of that town, the majority of the convictions during the year are against the occupiers of houses which belong to brewers. He mentioned that fact at the licensing sessions on Monday, and added that no sooner were tenants of these houses convicted than the brewer immediately put in fresh tenants. and the police could do nothing. This, one of the magistrates declared, was one of the tricks of the trade. The landlords ejected the convicted occupiers, in order that they might come before the licensing authorities with a clean bill of health. The court, however, would not allow this to be done in the future, and if there was a coEviction against the house the probability was that the court would refuse to renew the license, if tke law would support them in so d6ing. Now, this is an unmistakable threat, and, as a threat, it may be of some service in impressing the minds of those brewers who, if the testimony of the Chief Constable be accurate, deliberately put un- trustworthy persons in their houses. But are magistrates justified in assuming that brewers do anything of the kind ? When the latter have un- desirable tenants, may not that be their misfortune rather than their fault ? What right has anyone to suppose that they connive at the breaking of the law ? Nay, is it not to their interest to secure the most respectable persons that they can ? It can scarcely be good policy-to put it on the lowest ground-for them to choose tenants who will be obnoxious to the magistrates. Certainly, we do not think that convictions against individuals should be regarded as convictions against a house, unless there is absolute proof that the landlord is pur- posely misconducting it. Licensing magistrates cannot be permitted simply to jump at conclusions. —Globe, AT-CIDENT TO A CHILD.-Last week the little son of Mrs W. O. Thomas of Queen-street, was play- ing in company with his brother in the kitchen, and in the absence of the servant succeeded in getting hold of a carver which had been newly sharpened and cut his hand very severely. The little fellow was promptly attended to and has now recovered from the accident. I FORTHCOMING CONCERT.-We wish to draw the attention of our readers to the advertisement in our columns announcing the concert in aid of the Church Sunday Schools. We congratulate the promoters on having secured the services of so many talented amateurs. We are glad to see that Lady Georgiana Peel has kindly promised to bring her string band, and that Miss Beale, who only recently carried off the first prize for pianoforte playing at the National Eisteddvod, will take a I part. FAIR.—On Thursday, there was a good supply of store and other stock in the Smithfield. but the demand was exceedingly limited. Mr Lloyd dis- posed of 140 cattle and calves and 270 sheep and I pigs. Mr Dennis sold some splendid Devon bul- locks, making about fIS each good. Store cattle I sold at a decline on last quotations. Fat sheep and Iambs were cheaper. Fur pigs there was a sharp demand, fully maintaining late prices. At .L1, ine nnrse auction, Mr Lloyd sold twent-v-seven horses, most of which changed hands with a brisker trade also a lot of implements, &c., from Llwynonn Hall, which brought together a large company and a spirited competition for some of the lots. MR HALDANE CP.ICHTON'S COMPANY.—During the week Mr Haldane Cri-hton and his talented company have occupied the boards at the Public Hall, and have met with considerable patronage at the hands of the Wrexham people. This shows that the town knows how to anprcciate a good company. Mr Ciichton acts his parts with much humour, and displays a capacity for comedy- acting not often seen in the provinces. Miss Helen Carroll sustains her parts with power and much grace. Mr Pennington, one of the heroes of Bala- clava, acts well, and his recitation of The Charge of the Light Brigade in the uniform of his regi- ment, takes wonderfully. The other members of the company perform well, and the whole com- pany may be described as one of really high ability. To-morrow will be the last opportunity for a visit to be paid, and we recommend that it should not be lost. The performance will commence at 7.30 .L1 T- wiin a new operetta, rpr Parcel's Post," after which Byron's celebrated comedy, "Not such a fool as he looks," will be performed. Mr Crichton appears as Mr Mold," and Mr F. Hugh Herbert as Sir Simon Simple." WALE-, AND THE JUBILEE FUND OF THE CON- GREGATIONAL LNION.—The third annual statement of the amount raised by the Welsh Congregational Churches of the Principality (including Monmouth- shire) has just been issued. It shows that during the past three years they have raised no less than ;C61,759 17s 2d towards the liquidation of their chapel debts, of which £20734 Is 5d was con- tributed in the year ending March 31, 1885. Cardiganshire collected last year £600, Breconshire £75, Carmarthenshire, Upper f770, Lower £450; Glamorganshire, western division £2,6747s 5d, southern 91,035 14s, eastern £1,854 9s 3d, and northern EI,728 Monmouthshire JE517 10s, Angle- sea zC367 19s 9d, Carnarvonshire, northern division £1,051 14s 8,1, and western 9793 Denbighshire and Flintshire fl.003 10s 2d, Merioneth- shire, £6,785 7s 4d, Montgomeryshire JE157 18s 9d, and Pembrokeshire f870. It will be remembered that the Jubilee Fund Committee promised to contribute £1000 a year for five years if the We'sh churches would raise £10,000 yearly during that period. It will thus be seen that in three years they have raised nearly £ 62,000, and it is probable that before the fund closes they will have raised £ 100,000, or double the amount it was challenged to raise. COST OF WREXHAM SCUOOL BOARD.-From the report of the Committee of Council on Education recently presented to Parliament, we gather the following particulars relating to this district. The total receipts of the Wrexham School Board during the year amounted to JEI80, the total expenditure bein,, E177 12s Sd. The receipts did not include any grants from the Committee of Council on Education, but the sum of JEI80 from the loal rating authority, this amount representing a rate of Id in the f. The expenditure was-salaries of officers, &c., fl30 for general working and main- tenance expenses, jE24 Os lOd and contribution towards Industrial School, f23 lis lOd. The circumstance of this School Board being maintained out of the rates without the assistance of loans is almost unique. In the whole of Wales, with a population of 1,360,513, the total number of schools was 1,416. Of these 887 out of 1,877 departments for inspection, were Board Schools. These provided accommodation for 2S4,937. The number of scholars on the register was 253,157, and the average in attendance 183,855. The percentages of scholars who passed at the various examinations were as follows-reading, 91 60; writing, 83.73 and arithmetic, 76.42; and the average cost per scholar in attendance was zCl 13s Sid. PKIMRO.SE LKACUE A meeting wao hold at the Conservative Club, High-street, on Saturday, with the object of forming a local habitation of the Primrose League, the suggestion having been cordially taken up by Mrs Myddleton Biddulph and Mrs Griiffth-Boscawen, whose interest in the institution is most helpful and commendable. Amongst those present were Mr T. Ll. Fitz-Hugh, Plaspower (who presided), and Mrs Fitz-Hugh, Mrs Myddleton Biddulph, Capt. and Mrs Griffith- Boscawen, Sir Robert and Lady Egerton, Coed-y- elyn, Mr and Mrs Harold Lees, Pickhill Hall, Capt. and Mrs Ormrod, Penylan, Col. Meredith, Capt. and Mrs Godfrey, Brynestvn, the Misses Hayes, Gatewen, Mrs Robbius, Mr and Mrs J. Oswell Bury, Mr Phillip Egerton, the Rev. J. P. Lewis. Mr Koyds, Mr and Mrs W, H. Fletcher, Pantyochin, Mrs Gir.irdot, Ruse-hill, &c.—The chairman, in opening the meeting, explained that the aim of the league was to establish throughout the British Empire an organisation for the mainten ance of religion, of the estates of the realm, and of I the Imperial ascendancy of the British Empire, and the guarantee to every man of his own pro- perty. He also s poke of the great popularity which the league already enjoyed, and expressed the belief that it would find fertile soil in this neighbourhood.—Mr J. Oswell Bury, as hon. secretary, pro tem, read the rules of the Primrose League.—Sir Robert Egerton then proposed that a habitation of the league be formed at Wrexham. This was seconded by Capt. Griffith-Boscawen, and carried unanimously. On the proposition of Mr Fitz-Hugh, seconded by C.ipt. G xlfrey, Sir R. E. Egerton was elected ruling councillor, and aft"r other necessary business had been transacted, including the signature of an application to the ruling council for a warrant for the formation of the league, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Myddleton Biddulph for the interest she had taken in the matter. We understand that it is intended to form habitations in all the centres of population throughout the district. RIFLE MATCH.—On Saturday the third annual rifle match between teams of A and B Companies 1st Y. B. Royal Welsh Fusiliers took place at the Erddig Rifle Range, by kind permission of Captain Yorke. Conditions, seven shots at 200, 500, and 600 yards the highest scorer in the winning team to receive a sovereign no sighting shots. A troublesome rear fishtail wind interfered with some of the scores, but the weather was fine. Sergt. Woodville made an excellent score of 94 for B Company, and the well-known brothers, Horatio and Fred Jones, made 91 and 90 respectively for their respective companies. A" Company won the match in 1883 by one point, and last year the teams tied in the competition, but as will be seen from the subjoined scores B" Company wen this year by twelve points. Hitherto the teams have been ten each side, but Capt. J. Oswell Bury being prevented through indisposition from shoot- ing in the match on Saturday, the number was reduced to nine men aside. Lieut. Sisson was on the ground, and as usual there was a good attend- ance of the friends of the competitors and those interested in the match. The following are the scores :— B COMPANY. 200 500 tiOO Tl. Sergt. T. Woodville 32 32 30 1)4 Sergt. H. Jones 32 33 26 91 Sergt. E. Rowland. 31 30 21 82 Quarter-Master-Sergt. Les. 28 27 24 79 Private C. E. B?gn?Il 31 26 ? 22 ? 7.9 Drummer A. Davies 29 26 2-2 77 Private A. E. Sprague 26 23 19 (!8 Private (I. Price 18 22 22 62 Corporal F. Leece 17 26 17 60 244 245 203 692 A COMPANY. Private F. Jones. 30 32 2? 90 Private C. L. Heyw?od. 32 28 ? 25 ? So Private A. Rowland 30 27 ?. 23 80 Corporal J. Edwards. 29 25 ? 24 .? 78 Private J. K. Jones 30 24 ? 24 ? 78 Private Wm. Jones. 28 18 ..? 28 .? 74 Private Walter Jones. 25 25 ?. 19 69 Col.-Sergt. J. Smith 26 20 17 63 •Tergt. T. Davies 29 19 J5 63 259 218 203 6S0 WREXHAM BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of this board was held on Thursday, there being present Mr S. T. Baugh, in the chair Mr A. W. Edwards, in the viee-chair Sir R. E. Egerton, Capt. Godfrey, Rev. P. Sparling, Messrs T. Ll. FitzHugh, J. H. Ffoulkes, Roger Bass, Thos. Thomas, Edward Roberts, Benjamin Davies, Charles Hughes, J. Beale, Francis Biggins, Edw. Rowland, and J. Gittins Mr J. Oswell Bury, Clerk. There was no business except to consider the master's books, from which it appeared the number in the house at the close of the present week was 258, last week 251, last year 308 vagrants relieved 31, as compared with 51 last year children in the school 63 reeeiving in- dustrial training 19.-The Rev. P. Sparling drew the attention of the Board to the fact that the solitary recipient of out-relief in Erbistoek had been struck off the list. He regretted that he was not able to be present, but had written to the Clerk, but he supposed the letter had not arrived in time. Tie case was that of John Platt, aged ejgbty-seven, and who had as he had told him (Mr Sparling) paid poor rates for fifty-four years often going without bread in order that the over. seers need not call again. This old man, who had been a teetotaller for forty years, lived with a son, who had a large family and heavy expenses, whilst a son in Chester, who also had to meet consider- able expenditure, assisted indirectly to support his father.—The Clerk stated the reason why the name was struck off was that the son in Chester had written stating that he would be responsible tor his father. This reply was sent, in consequence of the usual application being made to the son in Chester.—Mr Sparling said he could understand the fear an honest man would have of appearing before the magistrates, and he considered that letter was written with the fear of the magistrates before him.—At the suggestion of the Chairman, Mr Sparling gave notice that he would again call attention to the matter.—The Clerk reported that the next Poor Law Conference would be held in F"'I Carnarvon, on the 30th inst., uuder the presidency of Sir Llewelyn Turner. Papers upon out-relief and compu'sory notification of diseases would be read by Sir Llewellyn Turnour and Dr. Rees respectively. The election of deligates will take place on the 24th. MEETING OF ELEMENTARY TEACIIERS-A meet- ing of the elementary teachers of this district was held. in the new National Schools on Saturday to consider the scheme recently propounded to them by her Majesty's Inspector respecting the quarterly examination of pupil teachers at common centres. Between fifty and sixty teachers were summoned by a circular, signed by Mr Haughton, Wrexham National Schools, Mr Wykes, Rhosddu Board Schools, and Mr Charles Dodd, Wrexham British School, yet not one-half responded to the call. Mr Whitehouse, of Brymbo Church Schools, president of the Teachers' Association, was voted to the chair. The chairman said there was no necessity for his making a speech to them on that occasion, that he did not intend to do so, as they were all aware for what purpose they had come together, namely, to consider what steps should be taken to set the scheme of quarterly examinations of pupil teachers in motion, as explained to them by Mr Owen, her Majesty's Inspector of Schools, and that he was prepared to bear the opinions of his fellow- teachers on the subject. Almost every gentleman and most of the ladies in the room spoke long and often in favor of the scheme declared it to be the very thing they would wish for but in view of the labor involved and the expense which would necessarily be incurred, &c., they did not see their way cieariy to adopt it. Une gentleman, more full of faith and courage than his comrades, sent a resolution to the chairman to the effect that the scheme be adopted en blue forthwith, and this was at once seconded by a colleague who enforced his support by the chorus of approval which the scheme had met with. This acted like a bombshell cast into the midst of the very circumspect ones who were killing the scheme with faint praise, and they immediately faced about and sang fortissimo for the resolution, but begged a little more time in order to bring in some of the absentees. With this object in view an amend- ment was handed to the chairman to the effect that as the meeting was small, the adoption of the scheme be deferred, and the meeting be adjourned for the purpose of having a larger representation of the teachers. On the amendment being put to the meeting it was adopted by ten to six. The chair- man, at the wish of the supporters of the amend. ment, and with a view to secure unanimity, put it as a substantive motion, but it failed to secure the support of those in favor of the original proposition, so the further consideration of this important matter stands adjourned for four weeks.

THURSDAY.—Before T. C. Jones, Esq., and K. M. Jones, Esq. SLEEPING OUT. Jane Taylor was in custody charged by P.C. Beresford with sleeping out. The officer said at three o'clock that morning he found the prisoner sleeping near some stacks belonging to Mr A. T. Jones in Cae Shack fleld.-The prisoner, who had a long record of previous convictions, was sent to gaol for a month with hard labor.

V COUNTY MAGIST HATES' COURT. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH. Before Capt. Griffith-Boscawen, T. Ll. Fitz- Hugh, Esq., A. Peel, Esq., E. Evans, Esq., A Balfour, Esq., Dr. Davies, W. Lester, Esq., J. James, Esq., and Sir R. E. Egerton. THE LICENSES. This being the annual Licensing Sessions the Magistrates' Clerk said there had not been received any applications for new licenses for new premises. during the past year there had been one conviction acainst an innkeeper and three against beerhouse keepers. Three out of the four parties who were convicted had vacated the premises, and the fourth, the occupier of the Cross Keys, Broughton, was the only one to appear before the Court. After consultation Mr Evans announced that all the licenses would be renewed. Mr Balfour said he would like to ask a question. The number of complaints this year seemed to him to be small, and he would like to know whether the number of convictions was smaller than usual, or whether there was any difference this year as compared with former years ? The Magistrates' Clerk replied that there had been an increase of one in the number of convic- tions as compared with the previous year. The Chief Constable said that most of the con- victions during the year were against the tenants of houses owned by brewers. No sooner were these tenants convicted thau the brewers im- mediately put in fresh tenants, and the police could do nothing. What he should like the Court to require of the brewers and others who owned licensed premises would be to put more reliable people into their houses, and then there would be fewer convictions. Mr FitzHugh said he was glad the Chief Con- stable had made that statement. They had heard, as the Chief Constable had said, that one of the tricks of the trade was that when the license was endorsed the landlord immediately got a new ten- ant, in order that he might come before the Court with a clean bill of health. This would not be allowed br the Court to be done in the future, and if there was a conviction against the house the probability was that the Court would refuse to renew the license, if the law would support them in doing it. AN APPLICANT IN A DILEMMA. .a. T"Io. In the case of Kichard briscoe, Keci LIOn inn, Abenburv Fechan, the applicant said he had attended as formerly the Bangor Licensing Ses- sions, but had been told by the Clerk to the Magis- trates to come before this Court. Capt. Griffith-Boscawen said the parish of Aben- bury Fechan had been merged in that of Abenbury Fawr, but he could not say how it applied to this case. It was decided to adjourn the consideration of the application until the 28th inst. TRANSFERS. I The following transfers were made :-The license of the Jolly Collier, Bersham, to Geo. Roberts that of the Bird in Hand, Cerney, to Thomas Hughes that of the White Lion, Minera, to W m. Davies; and that of the Halfway House, Pool- mouth, to Philip Capper. DRUNKENNESS. I P.C. Littlehales charged William Hughes, glazier, with having been drunk on June 14th in the parish of Esclusham. Fined 5s and costs.—The same officer also charged Thomas Price, laborer, Bersham, Jacob Williams, tailor, and Jos. Clutton, Tenters-square, with a similar offence at Pentre- bychan Smithy, and they were each tined 5s and costs.—P.C. Phoenix charged Edward Dodd, Pentre Broughton, and Robert Phoenix, Summerhill, with drunkenness and disorderly conduct, and they were each fined 5s and 8s costs. HIGHWAY OFFENCE. On the information of P.C. Phanix, David Williams was fined 6d and Ss costs for riding with- out reins, at Frood, on August 24, in a cart drawn by two horses. ASSAULTS. Eliza-beth Gibson summoned Sarah Ann Pritchard for an assault. There was a cross- summons. Mr Ashton Bradley appeared for Mrs Pritchard.-The complainant said she kept the Brymbo gate, and three weeks ago she and Mrs Pritchard had a dispute about some pigs, the dis- cussion terminating by Mrs Pritchard scratching witness' face, and also dragging her into the road. —The case being dismissed, the cross-summons was withdrawn. Ann Griffiths, Moss, charged Geoige Henry Gay. Pentre Broughton, with having assaulted her.- r Complainant said that on a Saturday night, about three weeks ago, she had some words with her husband, and as he was shurt tempered she went out of the house for a time. As returning she met the defendant, who asked her what she had hit him with a stone for. He then hit her in the eye and on the head. Some of his companions also kicked her. She produced, amid great laughter, a hat and stick of Guy's, which she said flew into her house.—J oseph Williams said it was too dark for him to see down the road, but he heard the children say that someone was killing their mother, and he noticed that the complainant had a black eye the next mornitict, D* -Ihe defendant said he was with three others. The complainant hit her husband, and also struck witness with a stone, and as she was getting another he got hold of her and shook her, asking her what she was going to do. Her husband struck him with a poker, which he produced. (Laughter.)—A daughter of the complainant said she saw the defendant on the night in question, about twenty minutes to eleven. He struck her mother in the breast, knocked her down, and kicked her. Witness got the poker, but did not use it. as she was afraid she might strike her mother. However, she hit the defendant on the back with a stune.-Fur the defence John Hughes, John Lloyd, Thomas Sanderson, and Mary Lloyd gave evidence.—The defendant was fined Is and lis 6d costs. Margaret Ellen Jones, Cerney, Broughton, was summoned by a ueighbour, Mary Challoner, for having assaulted her little boy, Edwin Challoner. As it appeared the boy was trespassing on the de- fendant's premises, and as he made use ot bad language when requested to move, the Bench dis- missed the case, being of opinion that he got what he deserved. NEGLECTING HIS MOTUER. I Win. Roberts, New-street, Crewe, was ordered, on the application of Mr Evans, relieving officer, to contribute a shilling a week to the support of his mother, who was in receipt of out-relief from the Wrexham Union. I IHFC. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ^ANIMALS) ACT. I P.C. Roberts summoned Charles Fisher and John Jones for having removed seven head of cattle from Cheshire into Denbighshire without a license.—Mr Ashton Bradley appeared for the defendants, and said there was no question as to the removal of the cattle, and they practically admitted the offence.— The officer said that the drivers told him they had taKen five cattle belonging to Ir Fisherto Chester, and had brought seven back.—Mr Bradley said Mr Fisher was totally ignorant of any order being in existence. They had sent the cattle to be sold at the fair at Chester.—The case against Jones was dismissed, the other defendant being fined Ll and 8s costs.

0 I GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. I WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10TH. I Present Alderman J. Williams, in the chair Aldermen Walter Jones and W. E. Samuel Councillors S. T. Baugh (Mayor), Richard Jones, J. Gittins, J. Beale, and Benjamin Owen Mr Thomas Bury, town clerk Mr J. W. M. Smith, borough surveyor and Mr David Higgins. THE HEALTH OF THE BOROUGH. I The Town Clerk said he had received a letter from Dr. Evans, the medical officer of health, in which he reported the health of the town as excellent," and that at the next meeting of the General Purposes Committee he would be able to present a most satisfactory report. Mr Beale There are a good many people dying. What is that owing to ? The Chairman Old age. The matter then dropped. IHE BROOK ONCE MORE. I Mr Higgins, in his report, said the brook was in a satisfactory state, but owing to the former polluting matter having sunk into the bed of the stream, the smell was occasionally offensive. He thought, however, that a flood would remove all cause of complaint. Alderman Samuel said he had visited the tank at the Lager Beer Brewery which he found to be so constructed that if it got full or the pump stopped, the overflow would run into the brook. He asked the Town Clerk if the Company could not be made to construct an overflow into the brewery. The Town Clerk said steps alone could be taken after the nuisance occurred. Mr Higgins considered such a state of things as feared by Mr Samuel could not be, for the tank was three or four feet above the source. Mr Samuel It must back somewhere. Mr Higgins It does, into the brewery. I think you will find that it cannot get into the brook. It was resolved that the Surveyor should inspect the tank and report. THE RESULT OF HOLIDAYS. I Mr Higgins produced a brown paper bag which he had secured during his holidays, for holding disinfecting powder. The bag had upon it direc- tions for use and extracts from the Acts of Parlia- ment relating to penalties for exposure of infecting articles or persons. The Committee ordered a supply at a cost of 15s. THE GAS. I The Borough Surveyor reported that he had paid a surprise visit to the Wrexham Gas Works and tested the gas, which lie found to be ellual to 181 candle power. The quality required by the Company's Act was 1.5. The Committee con- sidered the quality good. THE NEW RAILWAY. The Borough Surveyor produced plans of a proposed alteration of Bradley-r,)ad in connection with the extension of the Wrexham Mold and Connah's Quay Railway into the town. Hp ex- plained that the Company's intention was to raise the level of the railway so as to cross Bradley-road instead of going under it, and the road would be diverted by having the end in Watery-lane so altered as to come into that lane much nearer Pen- trefelin. If this plan were adopted it would not be necessary to alter the levels of the other streets in the town. The Town Clerk said Mr Davies, who was con- nected with the Company, called upon him with the plans, and explained that they were merely descriptive plans, and the omission of the Vicarage Hill street from them meant nothing. He explained further that the proposed alteration would enable the Company to enter the central station by a long level run, and to have sidings which would greatly improve the station, and make it a first-class one. It would further enable them to construct the railway without having to alter the gradients of Town Hill and the other streets affected, which was an important feature. It was important that the Council, before approving the plans, should be sure that the change was one for the better. The Company were anxious that the matter should be settled as early as possible, for application had to be made to the Quarter Ses- sions, and it was hoped that the railway would be in course of construction during the winter. The Borough Surveyor suggested that the Com- pany should be asked to widen Watery-lane to an uniform width of thirty-six feet, as compensation for the square of land at the end of Bradley-road which would be given up to the Company. He also suggested that the Company might place a footbridge over the railway connecting Hill-street with Pentrefelin. The Committee then approved the plans, and it was understood that the suggestions of the Surveyor would form the basis of future negotia- tions. THE FREE LIBRARY AND THE MONEY. I A letter was read from Mr Ashton Bradley, secretary to the Free Library, stating that his committee complaiued of the delay in handing over the money gi ven by the trustees of the Working Men's Hall to his committee. He added that his committee were at a loss how to account for Mr Jno. Jones' delay. In reply to a question from Mr Beale, the Town Clerk said he understood that Mr Jno. Jones had been for his holidays and that had perhaps to answer for the delay, and further that Mr Jones felt difficulty in advising the trustees to hand over the money. The Committee directed the Town Clerk to com- municate with Mr Jones on the subject.

THE CHORAL SOCIETY.—A meeting of the executive committee of the Mold and District Choral Society was held in the Town Hall on Thursday evening last week, when there were present Messrs C. P. Morgan, (chairman), G. H. Adams (hon. treasurer), W. Hookes (hon. secretary), T. Foulkes (choir master), H. J. Roberts, J. F. Pugh, J. R. Lloyd, T. Jones, Luther Jones, J. Griffiths, E. P. Rees, E. Rowlands, J. Jones (New-street.) It having been decided at a previous meeting to give a pjrformance of The Messiah during the ensuing winter, a conversation endued regarding the probable expenses of the concert, which, it would appear, would be rather considerable, as, in order to perform Handel's great oratorio in any- thing like a worthy manner a special band and artistes will have to be engaged, and in addition there will be the fees of the professional con- ductor. Hopes were, however, expressed that inasmuch as this would be the first occasion of the performance of The Messiah in Mold, the public wonld not be lacking in financially supporting the choir otherwise, unless very high prices are charged for admission to the concert, which is not desirable, the expenses attending the performance cannot be raised. It was decided to commence the rehearsals on the following Thursday evening. The entrance fees for members, up to the first concert, was fixed at 2s boys and girls under sixteen, half-price and if the society's finances are in a satisfactory condition after the first concert it will be unnecessary to levy further subscriptions from the members.—Mr C. P. Morgan was unanimously elected president of the society, thanks being accorded to him for the deep interest which he has manifested in the choir since its formation. Mr G. H. Adams was chosen vice- president, and Mr W. H. R. M. Johnson, National Provincial Bank, was. subject to his acceptance of the office, unanimously appointed honorary treasurer. It was decided to ask Mrs U. P. Morgan and Mr J. P. Adams to act as accompanists to the choir, mention being made of the valuable services which they rendered the choir in that capacity last season. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the pro- ceedings. The first practice was held on Thursday night, and was fairly well attended, the voices being of very fair (jjlaiity. Mr F. C. Watkins was present, and gave every satisfaction as an able and judicious conductor.

I NOTES AND QUERIES. TOWN AND COUNTRY. ¡ I hear that there have been some mysterious of money lately. After some cricket and other matches h..1.1 recently, the unpleasant discovery has been made more than once that someone has had a pecuniary loss. Every search and inquiry has been made, but without rinding a clue to the mystery. Ten pounds and costs with an endorsement of the license sounds rather heavy, but it was a very bad case, no doubt, and if the law is to be enforced. in(i the law-abiding Licensed Victualler protected as he deserves to be, then it is not one whit too severe. A few more such cases and decisions would purify the moral atmosphere of the trade. The County Licensing Sessions on Monday passed off very quietly. I find that Mr Balfour paid his annual visit to the Court in the interests of tem- perance, and, possibly, to see that the wicked licensed victuallers had no friends at Court." They certainly had not a friend. I understan 1 that one magistrate lectured them very severely—in fact unnecessarily so. The tricks of the trade were expatiated upon, and unpleasant experiences in the future must have darkened the outlook for these publicans who heard the address. Now before a license is conferred upon an applicant he has to bear the closest investigation as to his character, ar.d surely, having passed through this ordeal, he might be treated with at least Oi, inary civility. *• I'm no special friend ot the brewers, but the re- marks about their smartness struck me as being very simple. I should imagine that a. conviction againet a public-house would be less desired by the brewer thn anyone else. That is obvious, and therefore it stands to common sense that he would exercise every care in selecting a suitable tenant. < Contrary to the expectations of nearly every one, the important work of revising the list of voters h.69 gone on, owing to what I cannot help calling unparalleled smartness in the appointment of the new revising barrister. The unfortunate absence of Mr Coxon threatened at one time to upset all arrange- ments, but smartness has prevailed, and the work as far as the borough is concerned has been done. ? It may be expected that both sides will declare themselves to have won, but it seems to me that to prove anything from the figures of the registrati- n requires a wonderful capacity for statistics which few possess. Both sides probably will show by figure* that they have sustained more objections and put on more claimants than the other, but after all who can tell ? The figures, whatever they may be, -.vill not probably influence the election, for many ca tses go to show that the voters, or a great many of them, were on the register last year, and the balance "f power is very little disturbed. The Conservatives aye quite cock a-hoop over their gains in the Borough Registration Court this week but they always gain in the revision, and alwav lose in the ballot box How is it ? No doubt the soldiers' vote counts for something, though it is extremely doubtful if it will stand an appeal. « < I don't think I ever met a gentleman who possessed me more favorably than the revising barrister, He is a shrewd lawyer, and when he becomes a little !I.rr: e familiar with the practice of the court he will be hard to beat. He is very polite, and in this the gentlemen who appear before him might take a lesson. The question whether Tommy Atkins should have a vote has been decided by the revising barrister in the affirmative, that is as far as the superior Tommy Atkins is concerned. The question is a very nice one, and its subtilties will no doubt exercise the legal mind in the superior courts. What the result will be who can tell, but my own impression is that the less soldiers have to do with politics the better. If soldiers can vote why not the police ? Is there going to be a Parliamentary Debating Society this winter ? I have not heard anything about it, except that the Conservatives have moved in the matter. I think this year there ought to he a more than usually interesting session. The general electi n op ns up a wide field for debate, and there is therei"-e plenty of scope for budding orators of both parties. ♦ Mr Haldane Crichton's dramatic Company ha- had a fairly prosperous visit to Wrexham this week. The pieces have been good, the actors good, and the audiences grood for Wrexham, though the front have been but poorly patronised. The house w- aid look better were the back seats extended and the front curtailed. ■» The best thing to my mind was Mr Pennington » recital of The Charge of the Light Brigade." Mr Pennington is one of the survivors of that heroic though ill-judged charge, and in delivering Tennyson's vivid lines, seems to live the scene over again. Attired in the uniform of his regiment he looky, every inch a soldier, while his style shows him equally an actor. In the address which precedes the recitation, descriptive of the occasion, he exhibits to my mind that perfection of intonation and cadence uf \i:e which characterizes the highest style of elocution. it Marchwiel Hall, the residence of its most owner, Mr Piercy, has for some time past become famous for its exceptionally enjoyable cricket matches and lawn tennis parties. And it is to Marchwiel Hall we are indebted for the novel spectacle, at least locally, of a cricket match between ladies. < This match was played last Saturday afternoon, the weather being deligttfully fine. I believe the two ladv teams consisted of thp i%ftir-hwi-ii Lacliak;* Club and eleven young ladies brought over by Ljor Bulkeley from Whitchurch. The play was capital, and the vigor with which the ladies both batted and fielded was simply surprising. It struck me that a more appropriate costume might have been worn than the ordinary walking dress. Say the costume of a Turkish lady, which would give far greater fajiiity for running, > I hear that a match will take place at Marchwiel at an early date, in which some of the best known cricketers of the aaj win take part. I am told that the story of the angling expedition 1 gave last week, was not altogether what one may term on the lines of gospel truth. It is said my in- formant drew considerably upon his own vivid imagination to furnish the surrounding details t') the actual story. The gentleman who figured the most prominently in the narrative has assured me most positively that he did not fall wholesale into the river, hut the bank gave way and he slipped in nearly to the waist. He, however, got out easily, and without needing assistance, and shortly afterwards wi-ely wended his way towards home. The connecting hi:n with any bull story or irate farmer, he further assures ire, w4s lurely a fabrication. ALFRED (.JUI/

PRESENTATION TO THE TOWN CLSNK OF OSWESTRY. On Thursday evening the members of the L ,pI Philanthropic Lodge of Oddfellows assembled a*, tneif club-house, the White Horse Hotel, for the purpose of presenting Mr J. Parry Jones, Town Clerk, with an address, congratulating him upon his recent mar- riage. Mr Edward Thomas, The Cross, a P.P.G.M. of the Order, made the presentation on behalf of the subscribers, and Mr J. Parry Jones replied in a lengthy and appropriate speech, thanking them all most heartily. The address was in a gilt and ;ak frame, and was beautifully illuminated, and w: sup- plied by Messrs Woodall, Minshall, and Co., Ov.v- try.

FATAL GUN ACCIDENT AT LLANELIDAN, A SERVANT GIRL SHOT BY AX OSWESTRIAN. On Tuesday afternoon a servant girl, about thirteen years of age, daughter of Robert Roberts, tailor, Llanelidan, near Ruthin, was shot dead by a yo-nn named Thomas Arthur Lewis, of Oswestry, also thirteen years of age, who was on a visit to the h J.-<se ot a school companion's tather, Mr Robert Jones, f Tyisa. Lewis was left in the house while Mr Jor.es, his son, and men-servants were engaged in harvesting operation?, and he appears to have discovered in one of the lofts an old gun, the charge of which had nut been removed. While in the act of carrying it down- stairs the charge was accidentally exploded j ti-it as the girl was passing through the doorway, the whole of it entering her neck. She died almost immediately. Dr. James Caithness held an inquest on Thursday afternoon, at Tai isaf, when the following evidence was taken :—Thomas Jones, deceased's master, said about three o'clock he heard a shot, but no scream, He went out and met Thomas Arthur Lewis. who was shouting murder." He found the gun at the bott rn of the stairs. It was an old gun, used for shjotkg rats, and the charge would not go out when tried. He did not know whose charge the gun was in. Robert Jones, nephew of the last witness, said he had used the gun some five months ago to shoot rats. He usually left it in the kitchen and thought he had left it loaded. Lewis and the girl were good friends. The former called him from the fields and he sa w the girl lying on the floor as he thought dead. Robert Jones, manservant, proved using the gun some six weeks ago. It was in the parlour when be had it. It refused to fire. He knew that it was loaded, and it had a cap on. He put the gun on the wall in the bedroom, where lie slept. He never had a conversation with Lewis (who slept with him) about the gun, nor did he tell him it was loaded. He was in the field when he heard the shot. He saw the deceased when he ran in, apparently dead, a:: J the gun at the bottom of the stairs with the end up. Thomas Edwards proved hearing the shot and a boy shout, and finding the girl dead. Thomas Arthur Lewis, 13, Oswestry, said he was on a visit at Tyisaf. He slept with Robert Joner7 above the kitchen. The gun was lying on the ledge above the bed. He did not see anyone use the gun. He and the deceased were good friends. He took the gun in his hands to examine the weight. The hamper was up but he did not know if the cap was on. He called deceased to feel the weight of the gun. He held it in a slanting position, and immediately it went off and the girl fell down. She did not scream or a7 a word. The man he slept with had never toi 1 him or cautioned him as to the gun. He thought the p 4.73 was very heavy, -nd that was the reason he asked her to feel the weight of it. The gun fell down when it went off, and he immediately ran for Mr T:> nas Jones. After the Coroner had summed up, and referred t. the danger of leaving the loaded gun in sounpr te-ted a manner, and to the folly of handling dantrer .s things of that kind, the jury returned a ve:.I;t -1 Accidentally killed."

ADJUDICATION IN BANK RU PTCY. -Edward Jones, Dt Market-street, Abergele and Bettws, near Aberpele, Denbighshire, and The Central Stores, Flint, grocer, formerly book-keeper. First meeting September, Hi, 2 p.m., Official Receiver's Office, Liverpool; oablic examination, Bangor County Court, Oct. 5, at 12.JO.

♦ BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. I MONDAY, SEPT. 7TH. Before the Mayor (S. T. Baugh, Esq.), T. C. Jones, Esq., A. W. Edwards, E,q., E. M. Jones, Esq., J. Beale, Esq., G. Bradley, Esq., Jno. Jones, Esq., W. Thomas, Esq., and J. M. Jones, Esa. SUNDAY DRINKING.—HEAYY PENALTY. I David Davies, landlord of the Dolphin Inn, Mount-street, was summoned by P.C. McLaren for having committed an infringement of the Welsh Sunday Closing Act by selling liquor on Sunday, August 30th. Mr Cartwright, of Chester, appeared for the defendant, and Mr J. Devereux Pugh for the owner of the house. P.C. McLaren said on August 30th, Sunday week, from instructions received from his superior officer he went to watch the Dolphin Inn, in Mount-street, and between half-past eight on that morning and a quarter to eleven he saw forty-two different persons go to a window at the back of the premises and rap at it. The window was opened, and bottles, jugs, and cans, were passed through it. In a few minutes afterwards they were returned through the window and they contained beer. The forty-third person who came up was a Mrs Dailey. She knocked at the window and handed in two bottles through it. She then stepped back about two yards and witness then went out and searched her. He found nothing upon her. He then turned towards the window of the Dolphin aud saw the servant just about to hand the bottles through it. When she saw witness she exclaimed, Oh and ran back. Witness then went round to the front door, which was opened by Mrs Davies. He asked Mrs Davies, the landlady, where the servant was and she said she didn't know but would see. She then went to the top of the cellar steps and called the girl's name. The girl answered, but refused to come up. Witness then asked the girl where the two bottles wtre. She said They are here." Mrs Davies then handed to witness the quart bottle, which contained a full quantity of beer. Witness then asked for the other and he was handed a pint bottle half-full of beer. (Both bottles were produced.) Witness asked the girl what she was going to do with the bottles, and she replied that she was going to give them to Mrs Dailey. Witness took possession of the bottle. By Mr Cartwright: This was between S.30 and 1046. Mr Cartwright: Where were you ? Witness At the back of the Dolphin. Mr Cartwright Near the window ? Witness Two or three yards away. Mr Cartwright: Were you in any building ? Witness Yes. Mr Cartwright What building ? Witness I don't think that has anything to do with the case. Mr Cartwright thought it had, and the magis- trates having intimated a wish that the question should be answered, Witness replied that he was in a plumber's shop belonging tl Messrs Lee and Ellis. He was in the front part, and could see what was going on at the Dolphin window through the shutters of the shop. This shop was not opposite to the window. The window was on the same side, and went in a little. The window was sometimes opened and sometimes shut. He could hear it opened and closed, but could not see it. He never left the place until about a quarter to eleven o'clock, when he went to the front door. Mr Jno. Jones: This quarter to eleven was an end of the matter. Mr Cartwright: Yes, sir. Witness, in reply to further questions, said he went into the plumber's shop at three o'clock, and remained there until a quarter to eleven o'clock. He could not say who handed the liquor out, but probably Mrs Davies or the servant, perhaps both. He was not aware that there was a ginger beer place close by the window. The Magistrates' Clerk Would you like to smell those bottles, Mr Cartwright ? (Laughter.) Mr Cartwright No, thank you. I am not particularly inquisitive about the contents of those bottles. Cross-examination continued The reason why he knew that liquor was being passed out of the window was, persons wishing to get to the window had to pass round a cellar door, and consequently came in view of the window of the plumber's shop. Mr Cartwright here produced a plan of the pre- mises, from which he said it was a matter of physical impossibility for anyone in the plumber's shop to see the window. The magistrates then inspected the plan, after which Witness, in reply to further questions, said he saw nineteen lots of liquor go into one house, kept by a Mrs Sweeney. He did not know if the house indicated on the plan was Mrs Sweeney's, for he didn't understand plans. In reply to questions from Mr Jno. Jones, witness said he was familiar with the yard. There was no other place from whence jugs, bottles, and cans cculd come. He could see that the bottles con- tained a liquor having the same color as beer, and some of the jugs had froth on them. P.C. Thomas Beresford said he was in company with the previous witness watching the Dolphin Inn, and saw forty-two persons come to the window from 8.30 to 10.45. When a woman named Mrs Daily came P.C. McLaren went out of the plumber's shop in which they were and searched her. Nothing was found upon her, but two bottles of beer were about to be handed out through the window, only the police were seen. P.C. McLaren then went to the front door, and he (witness) remained at the window. By Mr Cartwright They (the officers) watched the premises from three o'clock until nearly eleven o'clock. Liquor was handed from the window of the Dolphin, but he could not see the window itself. He did not understand the plan produced. This closed the case for the prosecution. Mr Cartwright said from the plan produced it seemed impossible for anyone in the plumber's shop to see the window in question. The Magistrates' Clerk said it was a question whether the plan represented the place as it then existed. Mr Cartwright riaid he could prove the plan if necessary, but suggested that the Magistrates should visit the place and see it for themselves. The Magistrates, after a consultation, then decided to visit the lo(:us hi (itio, and the Cour; was accordingly adjourned for the purpose. The Magistrates having returned, Mr Cartwright said in this case he appeared on behalf of the defendant, David Davies, who was a licensed innkeeper of this particular public-house called the Dolphin, for which a seven days' license was taken out. and was what was known as a fully licensed house. The charge was that he being a licensed person to sell beer by retail opened his premises on Sunday, contrary to the Sunday Closing Act. Their Worships would have to satisfy themselves that the premises were kept open for the purposes of selling liquor when they I were required to be closed. The case entirely rested upon the evidence of the police constables, but they did not say there was anything in the shape of a sale. There was no evidence at all of a sale, but it was stated that nineteen lots of liquor went into one house. They therefore stood by whilst an infringement of the law took place, which it was their duty to prevent. They were not content with this. They saw 43 persons have liquor, and only interfered with the forty-fourth, when only one person was necessary to prove the case. Whv was this allowed ? Could it be conceived that the police, who were representing the public in that matter, could stand by and allow that state of things ? But that was not the most serious thing. There might have been independent evidence here, but none was produced. Another point was. the Magistrates having had the view of the place, whether the police officer could see the individuals at the window, and the beer delivered from the window to those persons. There was no mistake about it, for the last man especially swore to it. Now, he could not see the window. It was a physical impossibility. He could not see the win- dow from the plumber's shop. He did not con- sider their Worships would entertain the uasua- tained evidence of the officers. There was an opportunity to produce independent evidence, and the police acting in the interests of the public should have produced that evidence. Why was Mrs Dailey not called ? He did not intend to call any evidence, but would throw upon their Wor- ships the responsibility of dealing wi"h the case, for he did not think they would encourage the conduct of the police, and he therefore asked them to dismiss the case. Mr Devereux Pugh intimated that he appeared for the owner of the premises, and having assured the Magistrates that every care was taken by his client to secure good tenants, he asked them not to inflict any punishment upon the owner of the house. The Magistrates then retired, and after a com- paratively short absence returned, when the Mayor said the Magistrates considered the case one of the worst ever brought before the court. The defen- dant would be fined £10 and costs, and the license to be endorsed. Mr Cartwright gave notice of appeal. Before the rising of the Court, Mr John Ellis, plumber, and occupier of the shop at the back of the Dolphin, said he wished to apply to the magis- trates to know if he could take proceedings against the police for entering his shop without per- mission. a The Magistrates' Clerk You have your remedy in another Court. Mr Bradley You had better consult a solicitor. Mr Ellis intimated that he wished it understood that he had not given the police permission to enter his shop. The Magistrates' Clerk Oh, I see you want to live at peace with your neighbours ? Mr Ellis Yes, I do, sir. The applicant then withdrew. ALLEGED ASSAULT. Isaac Jones, Rhosddu, aged 13, was charged ace d 13, v.,as charged with having assaulted Margaret Dicken, daughter of P.C. Dicken, by tripping her and causing her to fall against stones on the roadway, by which she received divers injuries. The Magistrates, after hearing the evidence, dismissed the case. DRUNKENNESS. John Jones, laborer was summoned by P.C. Pierce for having been drunk and disorderly in Chailes-street, on the 28th ult.-Fined 5s and costs.-Aaron Evans was summoned by P.C. Beresford for having been drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart, in Abbot-street, on Tuesday, at 8.30 p.m.—Fined 5s and costs. CRUELTY CASE. John aughan, 23, Manley-street, was sum- moned by Inspector Forsey, of the R.S.P.C.A., for working a horse whilst in an unfit state. The Inspector said at 6.30 on the morning of the 28th, he was watching Wombwells menagerie going off and saw the defendant driving a horse in an empty cart. The animal was very lame, and was suffer- ing from sprain of the back tendons. The wife appeared, and said her husband had been unwell and the horse had got lame. She was not aware that the horse was so lame, and Mr Clayton, of Brynmally, who had sold the horse to them, had given them the money back for it.—The Bench imposed a fine of Is and costs. TUESDAY.—Before T. C. Jones, Esq., and Geo. Bradley, Esq. DRUNKENNESS. I P.C. Rowland charged Robert Roberts, St. 1 Asaph, with having been drunk and disorderly in Mount-street on the previous night.—Sentenced to twenty-one days' hard labor.

?n charge of steam engines and boilers, J)JeTl 10 in the number of factory inspectors, tbe c0'fnerative production and trades the co-op d other purely labor questions, ,;c'o'?' have also touched on wider "?? but. tbend have held an important debate on but d stion of the land laws. The the ?" ndnuestion of the land laws. The d.le -gr: reed by the one hundred and sixty Vle\\5 e. P ? the Congress on one and all of ddcgate5 tioIl8 will doubtless be considered these .quI statesmen and leaders of parties. ? ? ?ousands of working men, whose views The on forcibly expressed by their delegates harb conference table at Southport, will be at t e ,d with even greater force six months' Xpres5t } h representatives within the walls hf Stephen's, at Westminster. At South- P?rt' their votes can only carry resolrtions at ???noter they will pass Acts of Parliament. ? 'Sythe Eighteenth Trades Union Congi es Cr" al1thpnrt holds a very different position to ? ? ?rst Congres", which met at Manchester in ?lit <reek. seve"teen years ago. Then Trades rniuns were illegal bodies, few in number, ff8 k in members, and of little weight and ,ed3 influence in the country now they are au f I 1 -¡'ul associations, numerous, powerful, of a\\ h d e2t i'i?"Pnce, the recognise d exponents of fbol1r in the United Kingdom. A speaker at tte present Conference gave some striking Lures illustrative of the wealth and resources of the seven chief Trades Unions. In the nine ar5 ending 1884, their receipts were 800,000, and their expenditure £ 2,950,000, ofwhich amount nearly 1:600,000 was spent in support of sic. members, compensation for loss (If tools, superannuation, funerals, accidents, benevolent grants, &c., £1,200,000 in support of members when out of work. The interesting fact was also stated by Mr Broadhurst as one of the signs of the new times to come' —that four working men had during the past year been made magistrates, Mr Slater, of Manchester Mr Birtwistle, of Accrington Mr Fielding, of Ix'Iton and Mr Pickard, of Wigan.