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District News. MOLD. that the uau'.ti tf:' 'My-, notices have t)een served on several tithlTpr:i mthe Arnoedand Bistre townships on Tliti 1 "i:)' the servers being Mr John Davies, "veraeer, and Mr Roberts, the auctioneer, of i.o ::ill di-t)j.uished himself at Whitford. The n,,¡cu, ?.t: in the i- re,t of Mr Knight, we understand. A SrMMOM)!' I\m NOX-PAYMENI OF a -jcfial St.-stOt.s.at Motd, on Thurs- day -e Lead Mine Company Wt're 8UUll1l"¡'i'II by thiity-fight d their workmen for of '1'he men had not been paid for SOlllt' wee, :<t. and t.he non-payntentof the money has citU-'cu much poverty in the viliage. The Dai:ch n'nd' htt or'i'-r for immediate payment in all the C:ll: i;i dèLult distress warrantM to be issued turthwith. FoRTxmmj.Y SALK.—Mr J. E. D.tv!es'fortnightly sale took p)nce on Wednesday, when there was a ]a.rg' t-uppiy, and a g,)otl attendance of buyers. There wer'? nhout Hfty bensts, which found ready sate at slihtly advanced late. On the other ha.nd, sheep. o< which theie were upwards of 250, did not ¡;1l probably to the winterly wcmh"r. (. 'ai vpssold wel!, and so did the fat pib" and porker. (J)! the whole, the sale must be pro- Bouticed to have been a cood one, and the tone waa Th!. LuCAL G''AR])!xs met on Wednesday, thete being present, Messrs J. Corbett, E. P. Ed\vards, K JOl!e<, Bistre, and E.Jones. GwernafBeid, and Dr. Wilfi.tms. Notwithstanding the depressing state of the times, the Hat of applications was very small, and none of them presented any feature of public interest. In one or two cases where there was doubt as to the genui;:>'nes" of the application, the house test was applied. rn"t''E'<SOR \VAXY' ENIERTAINUENT.-Olle of the most enjoynbte entertainments seen in Mold for a l't!tt? ti'ne was civeii at the Westminster Koad School, on Wcdnpsdtv evenio-r, in aid of the Welsh Congre- gations! a S li-iol held at GIanrafon. The room was crowde.i i') every part. The HtML part. of the e!"teitairiiiiezit consisted of a miseeltaneous concert, sustained by the f.'Uowin.; :—Mi-'s Jennie Owen, Miss A. Thomas, Miss B. Party, Mr J. B. Marston. 1\1 i- Taylor, Mr J. R. Lloyd; and Mr W. H. R. M. Jf'hnso;). The auliftce was in excellent humour, so that moat. of those who took part were heartily encored, whici indeed was on!y what the excellent rendering of &c., rich.y deserved. The second part was t travelling- showman'a extnbition, said to be a wax- work. in which wprf represented many distinguished characters both ancient and modern. As each was brou-rht on to the stage by the show boy, Professor Waxy—who turned out to be no other than our friend. Mr Ijewi,3 Everett. junr.—gave the audience a historical sketch of his or her character and achieve- oents. We need not say that this was highly amusing, and kept the audience in tears of laughter from beginning to end. The best of it was these tguret. who were of course living automatora, kept their faces admirably. The characters were repre- sented as follows Patience (on a monument) .Miss F<tnnyHughes. Steeping Beauty and the Prince. Misa Minnie Jone< and Master Astbury. RO'Jinson Crusoe. Mr E.L!. Parry. jUttte Hj Peep.Miss Nora Hushes. Sam WeHer. Mr M.Jones. Jiick H"rner. Master Lloyd. Ctmnn (the Chinese Uia.ut). MtsterP. Pugh. Simple Simon.Master J. Hughes. Mother Hu't u.rJ. MrJ. W.ttkin. Darby and Joan Mr Owen Thomas and Miss Bessie Parry. Ked Riding Hood.Miss A. Thomas. Grace Daring and Sifter Dora.Miss J. Owen and Miss G. Hates. Juanne d' Are. Miss Dora Parry. The entertainment proved so auccessfut that it was repeated on Thursday night, when there w&8 again a large attendance. BCCKLEY. SERVICE Of SoxG.—On Tuesday evening a very succpMful service «f song, entitled River singers," was niven in the K'tsrlish Wesleyan Schoolroom, by Mr Thomas Rowland-! and party, of the Brunswick We-leyati Chapel. The chair was occupied by Mr Edward Rowland?, Nant Mawr, and the connectiva rc-:tding,i were a!)ty given by the Rev. W. Jackson, district superintendent. The proceeds were devoted to the circuit fund. THE JuBJLEE.—On Monday evening a public meet- inR was heid at the Bistre Board Schoolroom, for the purpose of taking into consideration the best mamter in which to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in Buckiey. Mr H. Hurlbutt presided, and among those present and who took part in the several sug- gestions put forward, were the Rev. J. M. Evans, vicar ot Bistre Ctturch. Mr H. Hurlbutt, Mr H. Huributt, Junior, Mr William (Jatheral), Mr Levi Mr Thomas Jones (Board Schools), Mr Bh)-]t, &c. Xttthing was definitely settled, and tha meeting was adjourned. CEFN AND RHOSYMEDPE. PmumVE METHODIST CHAPEL.-Tti, Jsua! fort- nightly meeting In connection with the Band of Hope was held on Monday evening, when a very interesting progra.mme was gone through. Mr Geo. Garside pt'e.-iided. AMATEUR CoxcERT.—An amatt-ur concert was given i1: tha Congregational Chape! on Monday evening in &id of the funds of the United Methodist Free Church, Cefn. The chapel was well tilted with an appreciative &udi<:nce. In the unavoidable absence of Mr J. E. %V ilitanis, manner of the New British Iron Company, the chair was occupied by the Rev. Wm. Ba.U, pastor of the church. The following took part in the pro- ceeding :—Mr R. E. Jones and family. Miss Jennie Owen, Miss Hamer, Mesars. H. M. Hushes and J. Jones, Mir;s Eilis. Miss G. Jones, and Oswestry Qu&rtett Party. The string quartett performances by Mr Jones and family, Ruabon, was exceedingly good, and met with enthusiastic encores. The Oswestry vocal quartett also made a good impression, and were warmly received. Mias Jennie Owen, Holywell. who has previously won honors for herself in this district. wa,s receive'! with much enthusiasm, and was encored in both her efforts. The programme generaUy was w<'U sustained. A vote of thanks to the performers (including Mr E. Edwards, who rendered excellent service as an accompanist) and to the deacons of the Congregational Chapel for theit kindness, brought a successful concert to a close. CHIRK. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHU&CH.—On Sunday three specie sermons were preached it: this pluee, th'tse In the morning and evening by the Rev. Wm. Forth. of Rua.bon. and that in the afternoon by Mr Jallles WilliallIS, of Cefn. The cotlections in aid of the church expenses, realised £3 15s. On Mondav evening the Rev. W. Forth delivered his popular tucture entiHed, What the Bible teaches about the I Devil," t' an attentive audience. DENBIGH. iHE MARKET.—The market on Wednesday was somewhat du!I. Butter (fresh) Is 4J to Is CJ per Ib.; egx". twenty for a shilling. BoDOWfN TEA PARTY.—On Friday night the chUd'cn attending Bodowen Mission were entertained to an ex,elleiit tea at the expense of Mi,;k Gee. Tn f. PJEAI)ING RooM.—The annua! meeting of the Readi..g Room was held on Thursday night, when the following accounts WL're lead by Mr James Green, hon. sec. The total receipts for the year were JE202 14< 4. lending the liabilities of the committee at JE17 6s 91. THE Cm-RCH BELLS—At a meeting called by the Rector it was decided to ring instead of, as is now the C;ORe, chhnp the bells of St. Mary's Church. All p3.rtie will be glad to hear of this change with the excption of the Baptists, whose service commences half-an-hour befcie that of the church, and who have to endure the wrangling and the jang'ing of the be II. "RHYS LEWis."—This p!av, adapted to the stage ftom the We)sh novel from which it takes its title w:.s given in the Drill Hall on Friday and Saturday n'ghts. It was rendered to the evident satisfaction of the targe :u)dienees which gathered to witness it, suuct) interest being manifested on account of it. being the on'y sucees-,fn} Welsh novel adapted. THE WEATHER.—On Saturday the wpa'.her in the V3!e ch-itige(I from spring weather into that of mid- wi:J<cr. A heavy fall of snow, of about four inches !'t d pth.v.asfoHowedon Sund&v by frost, and on Mj.t.day !)y sn-.w a,;ain. The advance the ouL-door fi.verM nad ir,.t,ie during the fine weather may be knu'.vi] by the fact that a person wore a bunch of primroses gathered from the hedgerow near Ruthin n Monday. THE ENGLISH CHAPEL.—On Tuesday a tea party was h'd in thp schooiroom, under the presidency of the pastor, the Rev. T. M. Green, to inaugurate a lady s working party to provide articles for a Christ- mas Tree which is proposed for next Christmas. After tea business was commenced, and the folh wing lad.es were elected to omces :—Mrs E. T. Jones, resident Mi's Roberta secretary Mrs Price treasurer. ,rHE CROW: HOTEL-Messrs dough and Co. oH.'red thtN Hotel for sale on Wednesday, when there was a large attendance. It was put up at £2,000, and was withdrawn at 4:2 500. They also offered a farm situated at LIanrhaiadr. about 12a. in ext"nt. and known as Tyn T\vH. The first bid was £300, and ?-'o' "? ??? ?'? ??'- ?er which it reache d ?' ill ? ? '?' ?"? ?? knocked down at ?652 to ?T '? ?ynne, late of Denbigh, now of Livero'oo), -on of Wm. Wynne. COKCERT AT BKOOKHOUSE.—On Thursday e-. :i!n.T a concert was given at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel of this hamlet, when Mr Howell Gee, of Dptibi,-Ii, occupied the chair. The chape! .vas well HIIed, and the foilowing gave assistance :—M.t. s Lunt and Mt<-s Edwards, and Mr Humphreys, of Ruthin. Miss Roberts, Lleweni, sang several songs in her 1'1'-ual able manner, and Mr T. C. Jones and Miss S. Jones f&ng a duet from Blodwen," for which they were encored. Mr T. R. WiHi&ms, Miss Parrv, Mr Daniel Jones and party, Brookhouse Glee Party, Mr Abel Jones, and Mr Davies took part in the proceed. ingR. Mr J. E. Barlow forwarded a donation of J&] Is and Mr Lumley one of 10s 61. BOROUGH POLICE COURT. FRIDAY. B.fore the Mayot (R.Humphreys Roberts, Esq.), Aider. men E. T. Jones and T. J. Williame, and Coun- cilor J. Harrison Jones. Stoiling the Police.-Samuel Jones, Hanrhaidr, a farmer's swn, was summoned by P.C. PoweII for having on the 9th of February assaulted him in High- street.—P.C. Powell said he was on duty in High- street. and had locked a man up for being drunk and iisorderly. There was a large crowd coUected, and he tried to pacify them. They were shouting "Let him out," and other things in Welsh. Several stones were thrown <it witness.—David Williams said he saw defendant in the crowd, but did not see him throw a stone.—Sum. T. Miller said he saw defendant stoop down, pick up a stone, and throw it at P.C. Powelt. —Hubert Lloyd, HryM MeIIion, Isaac Williams, and Owen Jones gave evidence saying they saw defendant !n the crowd, but did not see him throw a stone.— 'i:¡£J 10, and Co.3tS., a'uounting to j31 Ss. C. Jones summoned Mrs Togood, Lhc owner of ),ne basket vans, for obstruction.— p' d 10 d. Fined including costs. C01iUfÚtted to the As¡;¡'es.-E,'an Evans, of the Ija-;tle House, was committed to the assizes for having, on the 2.)tli February in the case P.O. iucttards v. Edward Edwards, willfully and corruptly SWúcn on oatu in his evidence against P.O. Richards, having said that the Police-constable was so drunk ) thi.t a hen he at'empted to carry Edward Edwards to the PoHce-sti.tion he was unable to do E:o, and fell with him. Unit was taken in i:20. A Rogue awl a man who gave his name as \V. and r-aid tie resided at We!s))- pod, was brought up on remand by P.C Powell who apprehended him as he failed to giv? a satisfac'ory account of himself. He wa< in possession of Bl 3s 6M, a railway guide, pa!r of eye glas-es, and a pencil. In answer to prisoner witness said he was pointed out to him as the man who had his hand in a woman' pocket at the station—Samwe) .Tone- railway servant, said he pointed out prisoner to P. C. P,)well -Nirl%,Iiller, station. roaster, said he had had several cotnphunts from blhe>! that their purges had bieti stole)). He saw prisoner on the platform in the morning and again in the afternoon. The purse produced wa? fuund empty on the line.—Superintendent Vau?han said he wired to Wel?hpo.'I. and the superintendent of police there replied, "not known. "— Wm. Jones, Henllan- stre&t. said that he saw prisoner on Tuesday up Henllan-street, and also on Wednesday, the day fol- lowing. He noticed him standing near several ladies, and watched him, but did not see him put his hand into their pockets.—Mr' Evans, of Henllan-street, said prisoner was in that street asking for a bed on Tuesday night.—Prisoner said he wished to be de- fended, and he had told the gaol-keeper s", but had not got a solicitor.—Superintendent Vaugh:tn said he had sent the sergeant to several solicitors in the town, and they refused to take the case.—The Bench sent him to gaol for one month's hard labour.—Superin- tendent Vaughan applied that the Bench would maku an order that prisoner should be maintained during his stay in gaol out of the money he possessed, which was ordered.—Prisoner wished to know how much his maintenance w.,ul(i be it was very fine for them to put it at 3t 6d when it would only cost 4d.-8nperin- tendent Vaughan said Mr Wdhnsley, of the gaol, would no d)ubt tell him that.—Prisoner left the Court muttering vengeance upon the police. COUNTY COURT, ToE9DAY.—Befoiw His Honor, Judge Horatio Lloyd. 7'Aey Aarr to D?'<;M Well.ITi this case Mr R. A. Davies sued a former apprentice of his for the sum of .C30.Nlr Davies said the boy was apprenticed to him at Mold by his uncle, who resided there, but after- wards left this country for America, and the premium money was not paid. Witness had to take the lad into his own care, and provide clothes, &c., for him, also pocket money. The bill ran Uj', and he worked after his time was served as an assistant, and paid some of the debt off. He had Itft for Birmingham. and w-iq at present in a good situation, obtaining about £50 per year, with board and lodgings.—A letter was read from defendant, in which he stated that he could not possibly attend the Court, it was so I far, and the cost of travelling was so great, and amongst other arguments he said that he had to keep up a good appearance by dressing weU.—Hia Honor ?ave judgment for pIaintiS, twenty-eisht days, sus- pended for two months. Z)<??/?. (?<M <7oMpan? t'. ?r H. JOa?M.—Mr H. UDavis wall sued by the Gas Company for the price of N9 000 feet of gas.—Mr Davis admitted that it was 90.000.—The meter was produced, and its working ex- plained, first by Mr Davis. and then by the manager of the works, to his Honor, who, after patientty listening to the arguments and examining the dials, gave judgment for the plaintiff for 90,000 feet. The 7'nce of a C'M<—Hugh Pierce sued Mrs Roberta for JE9 5s on a promissory note.—Mr Soloman. who appeared for plaintiff, said that the cow had since been sold by defendant, and the money used.— Judgment for plaintiff for JE9 4s 9d, to be paid forth- with. Breach of Contracto-Elizabeth EM! aged eighty- four, sued John and Mary Williams, her grand- children, of Tyddyn Ucha, LIanrhaiadr, for whom Mr R. H. Roberts appeared, for breach of contract, in which it appears the grandchildren were to pay her the sum of 6s per week. This sum had been reduced to 5s per week for her maintenance by mutual agree- ment in December. 1885.-Judgment for plaintiff. TOWN COUNCIL. TUESDAT. Pre..nt: The Mayor (Mr R. H. Roberta. Aldermen E. T. Jones, T. J. Williams, and Dr. Evan Pierce, Councillors David Jon<s. J. Harrison Jones, Robert Owen, T. A. Wynne Edwards, and Mr M. Keepfer, and the town clerk, Mr J. Parry Jones. Absentees. -Letters -of apology were read from Ald. Thomas Gee. and Councillors Mr Lloyd Roberts, M. B., Dr. Caithness, and Mr Thomas Williams, and they were excused. Leii-c to Ao'd a &all.-From the minutes of a special committee of the whole Council, it appeared the-t a letter had been received f'om Mr Alun Lloyd, solicitor, requesting the Council to let a plot of ground in High-street on Wednesday last to Mr Joseph Evana. and after discussion of a considerable length, it was resolved to allow him a stand, and thereby to rescind the resolution of December the 7th, 1886. The .fire Brigade.-It was resolved to pass a bill allowing JS20 for a new set of patent coupling for the Fire Brigade. The (Trcc/t 7Fa<c?' Supply.-Mrs Sarah Thomas wrote respecting the water rate at the Green upon several houses in her possession.—On tin motion of Mr Harrison JoneR, seconded by Mr T. J. \Villb.m. it was resolved that a committee should wait upon the Water Company and report at the next Council. Health of the Di8tl'ict.-The Medical Omser re- ported that there had been no deaths during the month in the borough proper, but two had occurred at the Infirmary. There had been eleven births during the mouth, five of which were male'9 and six were females, making a birth rate of 20 2 per 1,000. SUl'le!Jor's RI!}J{JI.t,-lr Davies, the borough sur- veyor, reported the desirabIUty as recommended by the Highway Committee, of making a stone gutter from Clwyd Piprce's shop to Chapel-street, and a new drain connecting the Castte-road with Love-lane main drain. The crossing by the coal yard on the Green- road was mentioned, as also nigging for that portion of the path. It was resol ved to do the latter items, and as to the gutter in Vale-street to invite tenders. Mr Cee's J?OMM.—It appeared that in the altera- tion which Mr Gee had recently mad e he had not complied with the Council's request. Mr Gee wrote that he would allow the Council to round the corners of the wall facing his residence, provided they would do it at their own expense. All agreed that it would be a great improvement to have the projection rounded off. And after further consideration it was resolved to ak Mr Gee if he would not give one foot of the garden to the town. r/tf Surveyol"8 <S.ep<.—The Surveyor said he would allow the steps to be moved in front of his new houses in Love Lane, although the portion of the path they occupied was hit property. Hd was thanked for his generosity, and an estimate for their removal will be brought before the Council. Infirmary C)-ossi)tg —Mr R. Hoyd WiUiams wrote to the Town Clerk as to the wretched condition of the crossing and drain near the Innrmary, saying it was very dangerous, and could be eaily altered without much expense. The subject was referred to the Highways Committee. Two .RwMS, Four Lolye?-s.-A person in Henllan applied to the Council to have hio house registered as a lodging house to accommodate four lodgers. The In-pector reported that there were two rooms in the house and the man had a wife and three children. The application was refused. l'ILC KgteS.-A district rate ot 1-: in the pound was levied, and a cemetery rate was made of 3M in thf pound, wi,ich covered th3 expenses for two years. The Jubilee Bitrial Ground.-A letter was read from Mr A. Hoyd Junes on this subject.—Tite Mayor said the promoters of this scheme were landing the ratepayers and the public generally into a pretty state of things. A vestry meeting was called, and the Council were told at the time that there was only ronm for ten, but the ground had been extended for the };¡¡.¡t two years.—Mr Wynne Edwards And will extend longer yet.—The Mayor (continuing) 8:ud a sort of indignation meeting was called because the Council did not attend to the wishes of the vestry and close the Ground at Whitchureh. It had gone ou!: that the Town Council had gone in for a jubilee grave- yard.—Mr Parry Jones I have had several scraps of newspaper sent to me.-Alderm:m T. J. Williams said he did not believe the Council were in favor of it. He for one did not approve of it, andhud not spoken of it because he thought the scheme would die a natural death. He thought it the most un- fortunate thing that ever ca'ae up.—The Mayor said if they pa"sed such a thing they would be considered the most ridiculous bo !y of men that ever sat on a public board, and he had been given to understand that Mr Hughes had refused the land.—Mr Wynne Edwards proposed that the matter be postponed untH such time as Mr A. LI. Jones received a reply from Mr Hughea.—The Mayor and others said they must have something more definite, and it was resolved to adjourn the meeting of the Council until the 24th instant. Oui- T?-adesmeit.Nlr Wynne E Iwards proposed that all persons should pay toll for exposing goods for sale on the street on market days. and Mr Keepfer teconded it.—Mr T. J. Williams said he considered it hard on the tradesmen of the town that they should pay toll for exhibiting goods in front of their own premies. He was paying high rates for the privilege of having his ahop in High-street, and whatever advantage he had he had paid for. Persons took advantage of any improvement he had made, and in- creased the ratea several times. Some of them had small shops, and they put the stuif outside that they might have room on a Wednesday. Mr E. T. Jones had ?'? ? ? ? y? ? ? '? ?'? "e required.- "i? he Town Clerk put a stop to the discussion by saying that the resolutions they might pass were not binding. They must make bye-laws, which were costly. SPECIAL BOROUGH POLICE COURT, TttURS. DAY.-Before the Mayor (R. Humphreys Roberts, Esq.), and E. T. Jones, Esq. 7))'MK/: and Assaulting the Police.-P.C. Davies summoned Wm. Williams, of Brookhouse, for being drunk and disorderly, and for assaulting him.—Fined £1 98 u t, including costs. Alleged Perjui-y.-Superintendent Vaughan aDpIied for a warrant against Robert Thos. Hughes for com- mitting perjury, and it was granted. SHERIFF'S COURT. THURSDAY.-Before T. Gold Edwards, Esq. LIBEL.—DAMAGES J675. .aesstaem 01 aamages in a libei case which had been in the High Court of Justice, was brought under the consideration of thfs Court. The damages churned were £100 against Robert Wiiliams for having written a letter to the mistresa of James A. Fielding, both of Capel Garmon, near Llanrwat, stating that he was drunk and unfit to follow his employment 'n a certam night in a public-house in that village.-Mr Griffith, Llanrwst, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Davies, of Rhy), for defendant.—It appeared plaintiff had lost a farm thresh the letter, but he afterwards had it given to him back again. Defendant summoned plaintiff to keep the peace, and the Aber- gele Magistrates dismissed the case.—A question was asked by a juryman as to what were the means of the defendant, and the learned sheriff in summing up said it was not in the question, and the actual loss to which pIamtiS had been put to need not be taken into account..Defendant had not submitted one I reason why the letter was written, and seeing there was n" evidence to justify the writing of the letter they would presume that it was not justiiiable, and there- fore in their decision should accor! to plaintiff fair and substantial damages. He ought to leave the Court with an amount of damage which would pro- claim that he was innocent of the charges made in thtt letter.—The jury assessed the damages at JE75. GWERSYLLT. I BtSEHT CONCERT AT THE CHUROH SCHOOLS.—On I Monday evening, a concert of miscellaneous tnut!c) was given in the Infant School by a number of local amateurp, for the benefit of Mr Thomas Tudor. Mr T. II. C!ayton, Gwastad, presidfd, and thre \v:M a very bre :¡.Uendanc', the room beir)g crowded in every part. The programme opened with a trio by Mr William Hughes, MoM, and party. The Kx- celsior string band played The Grosvenor Waltz most effectively. Mr Robert E,ans sang The Little Hero effectively. Mr WiHiam Davips and party contributed a part song, Hark, 'tis the trumpet's sound." which was well given. Mi s WiHiams and Mr James Davies Fiow gently Deva" in nice style. Miss Mullard sitng "The Miller and the Maid." and received a well-r,iined encore. Messrs Witiiam Davies and Jama" D-tvies R'1I1 the (Iiipt Athion with much effect. Miss E!eanor Wiiiiims sans Twickenh tm F-rry in good style. The trio. Fairies trip it on the ra" was well rendered by Mr William Dnvies and party. Miss Harries sang K'Harncy very tastefully. Messrs VHnablea and W. Willia.ms gve a. pian"fort duet. The Lord of Lome Lancers." Miss M Williams and Mr James DAvies gave a due\ Te t me gentle, stranger," which was well rendered, and heartily encored. Mr Joseph 't udor gave n. comic song. Bad luck to the boat that carried m" over." and being encored, gave Larry Magee." Mr Robert Evans sang The warrior bold." 1\Ii,s Harries. ''S 'veet dreamland fact:s."and Miss MuUa d, "The little Gipsy girl," all of which were wel rendered. The accompaniments were playe'I by Messrs Venables, Walter Williams, and Arthur Leomanze.—Mr T. H. Clayton proposed a vote of thanks to the performers, and on the motion of Mr Isaac Thomas, a cordial vote of thinks was accor,led to Mr T. H. Clayton for presiding.—Mr Brad.shaw thanked all for their attendance, and the substantial aid they had given Mr Tudor, and the proceedings terminated. HOLYWELL. THE QuEEN'a JuBlLKE.—A meeting was held at HolyweH on Monday night for the purpose of decid- ing upon the steps to he taken in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee. Mr Carman, chairman of the Local Board, presided. A report of the committee was submitted suggesting the erection of a workman's club and cocoa-hou'e in front of the Market Hall, and the utilisation of 2284 left by the late Mr P. Ellia Eyton, M.P., as a nucleus for the buitdi'lg fund. The report was adopted, and a sub committee was appointed to carry out the work. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, Mr John Carman presiding. Mr Lambert gave notice that at the next meeting he would bring forward the question of licensing hackney carriages for hire within the district.—The Clerk reported that the following members retired by rotation this year Mr John Carman (chairmnn), Mr E. J. Davies, Mr John Jones. Mr James Williams, and Mr David Williams (High-street.) Mr H. A. Cope wM appointed returning officer to conduct the ensuing election.—The subject of the quali6cation of members of the Board was discussed, only persona who are rated at JE15, or possessed of estate to the value of .E500, being at present eligible. This was considered to be a hardship <pon the working classes, as rating qualifications had in recent legist. lation been done away with in School Boards, &c. Upon the proposition of Mr Bryan, second d by Mr Waterhouse, it was unanimously resolved to petition the Local Government Board in favor of the removal of the qualification. SINGULAR EISTEDDVOD DISPUTE.—At Holywell County Court, on Wednesday, his Honor Judge Horatio Lloyd gave judgment in an action in which Griffith Jones (GIan Menai), Llanfairfechan, sued Mr T. P. Edwards, secretary of the Royal Welsh Eis- teddvod, held last year at Caerwys, to recover j25 5s, a prize offered by Mr J. Herbert Lewis, solicitor, Liverpool, for an essay on the Eisteddvodau of Caerwys, and the antiquities of the place jEl Is, the value of a silver medal offered by the committee, and j64 4s for the loss of publicity and reputation," suffered by the plaintiff by reason of the defendant's breach of contract in refusing to submit the essay to the adjudicator and to award the prize. The defend- ant only appeared in court. His Honor, at the first hearing, undertook to read the correspondence which had passed if translations were sent to him, and by doing so he had received correspondence which would fill a good sized basket. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant was not only the secretary and manager of the Eisteddvod, but was also a competitor for thia particular prize, and that at the Eisteddvod no refer- ence was made to the matter, the plaintiff insinuating that the reason for that was because :defendant was a competitor.—On the part of the defendant it was alleged that the plaintiff's essay was nothing but a wholesale plagiarism, and that fully nine-tenths of the essay had been copied from books. It was said that the essay had been mislaid, but it had afterwards been found and the two essays (one by the defend- ant) had bee" sent to the adjudicators. One of them had refused to act, and the other two awarded the priaie to the defendant.—J udgment was entered for the defendant without costs. LLANGOLLEN. COUNTY COURT, MONDAY.—Before His Honor Judge Hor&tio Lloyd. New Order <M to Judgment Suminonses.-Mr John made a number of applications for ieave to issue judgment summonses against debtors residing out of the district of the Court.—His Honor took the ol)r)or. tunity of stating that he had received instructions not to grant such leave in future, except in very special circumstances, as that when for instance a debtor resided at Birkenhead, a creditor would have to i,sue his summons there, and if h", was unable to attend on the day of hearing, h" must. send an amdavit to the Birkenhead Court. But it it could be shown that a creditor went purposely out of the way to avuid ser- I vice, he would in such ca'e wittingly grant leave. He would not venture to ex; ress an opinion as to the effect of this new arrangement, hut as far as he could see It would have the result of abolishing credit. It was, no doubt, a compromise between doing away with judgment summonses altogether, to which they were aware there was now a strong inclination on the pa<t of the Legislature, and aHowirg judgment creditors ereater latitude. 'U_- LLANDEGLA. I CONCERT.—One of the best concerts that has been given for a long time was held at the National Schoois of the above place last Friday evening. The room was crowded with a very respectable audience. The proceeds of the concert were given as a testimonial to Mr W. Junes (Ehedydd Iâ), for his vtluabli- ser- vices for many years to every good cause in the neighbourhood. Mr W. Corbet Yale, PIas-yn- Yale, uresided. The following ladies and gentlemen took part in the proceedings :—Mi<s Myfinwy Evans, LIandegta Miss WiHiams, Pantgwianod Mr J. W. Jones, Pentre Celyn Mr E. P. Jones, Dan- elidan Mr Price (lorwerth Tegia), and a party from Handeg!a. The programme wai as fottows:—"Awn i ben y YVyddfa fawr," Mr Evans and party song. WitHe and I were sweethearts," sung very sweetly by Miss Wiltiams comic oong, Handel Moses Juliu* Cæ.ar," in capital style by Mr J. \V. Jones duet. Betty Wyn fy Nghariad (comic), AIy father was a farmer." by Mr E. P. Jones pennillion singing, lorwerth Teg)a,; duet. Very suspicious," Mr J. W. Jones and Misa Myfanwy Evans. This was undoubtedly the bett piece of the evening, the tenor part was sung very effectively. Song, Peidiwch gofyn i mi ganu." Mrs Willi.,tm:, c¡¡mic .song, The hypochondriac," bv Mr E. P. Jones (encored, and he s&ng Bradshaw's Guide," uoetical a.-ldre-s by Ehedydd lat aong, Mzte 'yn gofyn cael tipyn o 'Sghug," Mr J. W. Jones song, Mcrch y MeMnydd," Miss M. Evans pennillion singing, Mr E. P. Jones and lorwerth Tegta quitrtett. Evan Benwan and party. The accompanists were Messrs Pughe at.d J. Hooson Roberts, A hearty vote of thanks was given by Mr (Jorbet Y;tle for presiding, and those la'iies and genttemen who had entertained the audience so well during the evening. OSWESTRY WEEKLY CATTLE FAin.—Oft Wedn-s lay in t:.e Stnithtieid, the sates were lar;!e and stock looked wel), the markets had a nrtner tc:.d, -.ttid (¡nota.tions were about as follows :—Beef nuking < to 611 per ib.; mutton, 8d to !) 1, veal, 7(1 to 8,1-; and pork 9" to t)s Gd per score. The foUowins; shows the stock disposed of :—Messrs' WhitHeld and Son sold 109 cattle and exiv,.s a'il 4; she"tJ and pigs; :\Iessn¡ Puh and D .SlW s Id 107 cttti; a')d calv?-4 a''d 212 shoe;) *nd p'K-<; M. J. C. McKi" ao'd 83 ca'.tle and Ct Vti and Me-sr-: Bayley and Groves sold 101 c.\ttle a.n catves, and 572 h:jep and pig-. SCHOOL BOARD—At a ineetiti, of thu Board on TUt':sJay, a prtcept of Hd in Lbc pound, ainoutitiji,, to E189 lozi lid, was cidered to be issued up to the end of S ptamttOf. PUJo:SE:-iTATIO:-i OF THE NEW FIRE ENGINE.—The ceremony of chri'ten!ng an t presenting the n°w nre engine was pu'.liclyp-rform"diti the P"wis Ha!I,on Sitturday atLernoon, by Mts A. Wynne Corrie, in the presence of a number of tha towuspeop!e and others. The Alityor (Mr W. H. Lacon) presided, and he was supported on the platform by Mr and Mrs A. Wynne Corrie. Cot. Sir Charles Firth, president of the Fire Brigades' Association, and most of the Aldermen and Councillors, as well as the Town Clerk. Mr J. Parry- JunLS. The new engine was drawn up in front of the platform. It is of the most modern construction, and took the first ptize at the recent Edinburgh Exhibi- tion. All the modern appliances are embodied in it, including self-tocking levers, patent swing bar ar- rangement, patent pole-crap, improved brakes, and copper lamps. Mesata Shand, Mason, & Co., are the makers. On the side is painted the name, Thf Park Hall,"and at the end is the following inscription "Pre- sented to the town of Oswestry on behalf of the Volun- teer Fire Brigade by Mrs A. Wynne Corrie, 18?7, the jubilee year of her most gracious Majesty Victoria." The Wrexham Brigade were represented by Captain Evans and Lieut. Davies. Captain Wakelam announced that Mr Corrie had kindly promised to give the brass helmets recommended by Col. Sir Charles Firth. Several competitions took place between members of the brigade. In the single man drill. Fireman R. H. Mason was successful, and in the four men drill Capt. Wakolam's team was Srst, Fireman Mason's team second, and Fireman Cadwalladr's third. This order was somewhat reversed in the last competition, the nve-men drill, when Fireman Mason's team won. Capt. Wakelam'a being second, and Fireman Cadwalladr's third. The men afterwards paraded the streets with the engine. The Volunteer Band, under Bugle-Major Howes, gave their services for the occasion. In the evening a dinner was given at the Queen's Hotel, at which there were about tifty present. I ROSSETT. I LAVI9TE8 ASSEMBLY RooMS.—A large audience assembled on Friday evening in the above rooma, when a most enjoyable entertainment was given under the presiJency of Mr Bayley. At the close of a very lengthy pregr&mme hearty votes of thanks were accorded to the performers, and also to the chairman. The following took part in the proceeding :—The Misses Pierce, Miss Nonely Mr Giltam, Mr Fred Evana, Mrs Knightlpy, the Lavister Brass Baud, Mrs Huxley, and Mr Buckingham. RUABON. I ENTERTAINMENT.—A magic lantern entertainment entitled "An hour with Livingstone," was given by Mr J. F. Edisbury in the Workingmen's Institute and Reading Room on Friday evening. Notwith- standing the unfavorable weather there was a large attendance. Mr Middleton gave the descriptive reading. The entertainment throughout was of a very pleasing character. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Edisbury, proposed by Mr Middteton, and seconded by Mr Saint, at the close of the euter- tainmeat. BLUB RiBBON ARMY —A meeting in connection with thi:! tempertmc- movement was held in the Wf.<).yan Chapel on Friday ev,-niti(-, piesi(ted over by Mr n:tH, P"Uat),)il, and add)esse< were given hv .Mr :\l..rrih, Mr Atnes, Mr Davies, &c., on behalf of temp'rtmce. The meeting was interspersed with alJkeY'ti song" and sotoa. and & very pka.aant evening wtt-spent. Mr J. W. Eiiis presided at thchar m,)riiiiin. CONGREGATIONAL ChUBCH.—On Sunday the Rev. E. M. Edmunds resumed bis ministerial duties, after !U] absence of :;everat weeka through iiiness. Mr E hnunda occu, ie ) the pulpit in the Otorning and t!veiiiii- and preached eh.quent sermons to good con- gre,,ations. In the evening reference was made in hia sermon to his own recent iliiies,,q, and al-io to the death of ut.e of the members. Mr J. Wiison. RUL'HIN. THE HOUNDS —The Flint and Denbigh hounds met on Saturday, and had a run f, om Pool Park to I Ctleain. There was a good attendance. THE MARKET.—The ttsual market was held on Monday in most unfavorable weather. Visitors were I scarce. Butter was Is 5d to Is 6d per Ib., eggs 17 to I 90 for Is. FuKERAL SERMON.—On Monday a funeral sermon in connection with the death of Mrs Simon, draper, Clwyd-street, was preached by the Rev. D. Charles D.n-ies, M.A., of Bangor. at Rhos Chapel. DEATH OF MRS HiGKETT.—We regret to h..ve to record the death of Mrs Hignett, of Wern Fawer, which occurred on Sunday morning after a protracted and .severe illness. Mrs Hignett was the wife of the celebrated tobacco manufacturer of Liverpool. and had not long come to reside in the Vale of CIwyd. THE LIBERAL DEBATE—On Friday the usual weekly debate took piace at the club room, when there was a fair attendance. The subject was Universal Suffrage." The Rev. D. Johns spoke in the affirmative and Mr Owen Williams in the nega- tive, after which a lively discussion took phtee. in which Mr Davies. Castle View. Mr Jo-eph Davieq, Mr Robert Hughes, Borthyn. Mr James, and Mr S. Owen took part. PRESENTATION.—The local Volunteer Corps have subscribed and have purchased through Mr Righy, watchmaker, a beautiful silver teapot, and intend ['resenting it to the Surgeon Dr. Tom Jenkins, on the occasion of his recent marriage with Miss Parry- Jones. of Denbigh. It has not been settled how it shall be presented to him. MR HERKOMER, A.R.A.—This gentleman, who is son-in-law to Mr GrifHth.s, relieving ameer, has jiiit been mad" an honorary fel!ow of All Sou)s. The only other h -n. fellow is Mr W. E. Gtadstone. Bopou&H POLICE COURT.—On Thursday, before the Rev. the Warden and the Ex-Mayor (Mr John Jones), Wi.Iiam Jones, of Groes Isea, was summoned by Inspector Jones for being drunk on the 2):d inst. at the Castle Hotel and refusing to leave. He was fined 10s and 10s costs.— William Barker, an old offender, was brought up on Monday and remanded, before the Ex-Mayor, on the charge by Inspector Jones with having stolen a quantity offetraw, valued at from a ne:d belonging to David Davies, in the parish of LIanrhydd. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY.—Present The Rev. the Warden, in the chair the Rev. J. F. Reece, and Messrs C. G. Jones, Owen Witliams, W. E. Lloyd, G. F. Byford. T. Jones (Rhydycil- g'vyn), Daniel Roberts, J. R. Jenkins, W. Parry, W. Davies, T. P. Roberts, Heaton Lloyd, and R. H Roberta (clerk.) r/te Muster's Book-s.-The Chairman, reported that the Master was too unwell to attend the Board, and he read the report. The number of paupers in the house last Board day, 94 present number, 91. The vagrants relieved during the last fortnight were 60 corresponding; period last year. 81. Asse3siizeitt Co)ltfftittee. -Prior to the general Board this committee sat. About fifty persons in the parish were assessed, and a day was appointed to hear .the case of Mr Osbert Edwards. ?%c Call on the Rain-The Chairman said he was glad to have the opportunity of stating that the lowest call ever made would be made on Lady Day, which was JE2.700. He was somewhat afraid of the low call. because it sometimes happened it was too low, and they had to make a larger one to make up in the following year. But he was informed that it would be quite sumcient. The call on Ltdy Day, 1886. was 23,726, and this year it was JB1.026 less. It was desired that the accounts should go to the Finance Committee before they were brought before the Board, and on being put to the vote it was resolved by l.i against 5 to take it as prepared by the Clerk. The Millinery.-The Nightcaps Objccte(i <o.—Mr T. P. Roberts proposed that the female paupers should not he obliged to wear the nightcaps they now wear. He said the costume was as old as the house, and quite unsuitable, especially for the young women. In old timea, when a man received relief from the parish, he was branded in some manner to inform everyone of the fact. They had committed no criminal act, and why ehould they be obliged to wear a uniform, and make the place a semi-pfiaon. He wanted the place to be as a home, and to be of some comfort to the poor people who had come there through mis- fortune. The garb as now worn broke the heart of the persons admitted, for it was a year or more before they rec 've'ed their self-respect. There wnuid be no expense, and ho proposed that Mrs CunIiSe, who took a lively interest in the house, should be requested to see to a change of dress. It would be a verv nice thing to do this Jubilee year, when all England it rejoicing. In no other house in North Wales were they obliged to wear such a headgear, and he thought that such a queer headgear was not worn at the asy!um.—Mr Parry seconded the prol)o,-iition.-T: e Chairman said he was in the house on Friday last, conducting the u-ual weekly service, and he thought they looked very becoming. They were paupers, and ou,,ht to be recognised as such, and the hlad-dresal w.i.8 very becoming to the old women.—Mr J. R. Jenkins thought that long gowns were not compatible with work. Farmers' servants and others always I wore short bedgowns.—Mr Roberts: 1 did not mention bedgowns, and cannot make out what tha talk is about.—On being put to the vote thirteen were in favour of leaving things as they were, and seven were for alteration. Cheque .BooAa.—Mr Heaton Lloyd inquired why there were two cheque books in use. Did not the money come out of the same pocket ?-The Clerk gave an answer, and Mr Lloyd sat down. BRYMBO AND BR.OUGHTO. FUNERAL Of THE RBV. SAMUEL RoBEaTS.-The remains of the Rev. Samuel Roberts, of Peurhos, who died on the 3fd inst., were interred in the burial ground at Bryn Zion Chapel, on Tuesday, 8th inst., the funeral bfing very larcely attended. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday evening, Mr J. B. Francis, Wrexham. exhibited, to upwards of 600 children at the Pentre Schools, a series of m;oificent views by means of his powerful intern, and ga,v" in- teresting descriptions of each. The children sang severat hymna, atid Mr Astley thanked Mr Francis for the treat he had given the children. SUPPER —On Tuesday evening. a e'tpper took place at the Bridge Inn, when itbout 100 partouk of the excellent repast provided by Mr and Mrs Jones. Songs were rendered in capital style by some of the company, accompanied on the harp by Mr J. V. Jenkins, Cardiff, who acquitted himself in a most creditable manner. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the chairman, Mr!Snape,and vice-chairman, Mr C. Chadwick. CONCERT AT THE BRAM CHAPNL.—On Monday evening, a very succe>isiul concert was niven in the Btako Wesleyan Chapel Schoolrootn, the arrange- ments for which had been kindly undertaken by Mrs Evan MotrM, Highneld, through whose exertions combined with the efforts of Mrs Harrop, the great success of the concert was mainly attributable. The large room was crowded in every part. The platform was decoratfd with a choice selection of pot nowers from 1archwiel Hall and Highne'd. Mr Benjamin Piercy..J. P., presided, and in openinsthe ,.ruceediul.!s complimented the members of the congregation and the district upon having auch a noble structure for a chapel, and it was due to the innue'ice of free religion. The erection of this building r<.n<;ctfd creditably on the working c lass of the district, who had done so much towards it, and it angurad well for the success of the cause of religion, for although the chapel had not been open twelve months yet. the buildin hud been paid for to within Hl.OOO, and atrfnu"us eifu;ts were being mad e to clear it. pr.'gramme, which was varied and attractive, opened with a chorus Breathe within this quiet vale," by the Wrexham Philharmonic Glee Party, under the leader- ship of Air Ch. W. Thomas, Wrexham, which w.-s rendered wioh admirable precision. Mr Sunon Davies, the tenor solo prize winner at WeXh;L!H Musical Festival, sang in excel'ezit voice "Side b\ Side." and b-ing encored gave "The White Sq?alt." Mis') Lilian Piercy, Marchwiel H dl, sang with much sweetness "It came with the Mprry MaY."and re- ceiving an encore, substituted G,JOd Bye." The bas-< song, "The Diver," was well rendered bvMr Edward Rogers, baas solo prize winner at the Wrex- ham Musical Festival. Miss Ediaburv's vioiin sotc, BarcaroUe," was an enjoyable treat, and in reply to a welt merited encore, gave Wieganlied," with ex- cellent taste. Mrs Evan Morris gave One morning, oh. so early." in an admirable style, and in reply to an encore gave Pood!e." Mr Edwin Ault. Wrex- ham, gave J ack's Yarn," the chorus being taken u,) with much effect by the mate voices of the n)ee party. A new song, "They all love Jack," was rendered with remarkably good taste by Mr Newton r isk, Wrex- ham. A part song, "The Lullaby of Life," by the Wrexham Philharmonic Glee Party, was given with marked expression. The second part of the pro- gramme opened with the air and chorus, Give wiy now to pleasure." the air being excellently sung by Miss Edith Lloyd, Wrexham, and the chorus by the Wrexham Phitharmonic Society, this being un- questionably the best piece of the evening, and in response to a vpry hearty encore they gave, Vales may suit the charms of Beauty. Mr Dan Samuel, Wrexham, gave a powerful interpretation of "The Fireman," and was heartily apptauded. Miss LiHan Piercy gave The Old and Young Marie," with a Sue realisation of the beauties of the song. The duet, "Flow gently Deva," having been admirably rendered by Messrs Simon Davies and Edwd. Rogers Miss Edisbury contributed another violin solo, Marcia," and was a);ain rapturously encored. Mrs Evan Morris sang A Wayside Posy." with charm. MK effect, "The Mtdahipmite" was capitally rendered by Mr Newton Fisk, Wrexham, who proved quite a favourite. The part song. "It was a Lover and his Lass," was nicely rendered by the Wrexham Ptulharmomc Society. The accompaniments were most tastefully supplied by Mis-. Pierey, March. wi.1 Hall. Miss May Edisbury, Wrexham; Miss Francis, Wrexham; and Mr Charles W. Thorns. Wrexham. Mr Piercy, at the close, stated that their musical treat was over, and his /oiee must fail very flat after the 6ne singing they had heard. He felt sure they had alt spent a most enjoyable evening, and at the same time they had the satisfaction of knowing that their pleasure was doing good in another direc- tion, which was not so with all pleasure. Their thanks were specially due to Mrs Evan Morris for having organised the concert-through her exertions it had proved a great success also to Miss Edisbury and the Glee Party, who had done admirably. Respecting the buiiding. he might say that it did credit to the Principality, and to the Moss. and the architect had done his work well. He hoped to be able to meet them again at some future time in the same building. Mr Ault proposed a vcte of thanks to Mr Piercv and the ladies and gentlemen who had given them su<-h valuable assistance, which was seconded by Mr W Eths, Rhosddu, and acknowledged by Mr Piercv The successful proceedings terminated with the National Anthen. The proceeds were in aid of the' chapel building fund. WHITFORD. THN TITHE AniTA'nox.—On Wednesday, Mes"ra Smiths and Gore, of Chester, the tithe co!!ectora f"r the Eccletiastict) held a tithe audit at the Mostyn Arm< Hota), Whitf'rd. The tithe became due on the 1st of January. in addition to which very nearly the whole of tha tithe du'' on the 1st ef Juty last remains unpaid. An application htd been made hy the farmer* for a reductton of 1. per cent. upon the tithe payabie, but the comtnissionecs had refused to make any abatement. <md, aa a conse- quence. the fanners hud reaot ved not to pay thejr tithes voluntarily, but a.How the comnnationers to recover the real amount by lei4al means. Only a few attended on Wednesday and paid their claim- .some of th.e who did being under obligation to do fn. The tithf receivable in a year amounts to about JE900, the bu)k of which is still unpaid, and it is expected that procerding" will very shortly be taken against th<'ae tenants who did not attend the audit. There is a strong determination on the part of the farmers to I fight the battle out to the end.

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