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MOLD.
MOLD. VAQRACL-On Thursday, before Edward Thomp- son, Esq., John Kelly, who was partly paralytic, was charged by P.O. Gabriel with begging, about ten o'olock the previous ni^lit. He had been previously cautioned during the afternoon by P.C. Barker The prisoner admitted the offence, and said he was making his way to Holyhead and Dnblin. On promising to go his way, he was discharged. FAMILY QUARREL-On Friday, before Meanrs Thompson and E. Lloyd, John Freedham, of Litt!e Alyn Terrace, was charged by his si-iter with threaten- ing her and her mother the previous morning, and saying he would do for them. His conduct for a long time had hen unbearable, and they wished him bound over t,) keep the peace towards them. Their worships did so, ordering him to enter in his own recognisances for 210, and to find two sureties in £5 each, to keel) the peace for six months, or to go to gaol for three month?. HCSBANN AN--D WIFE-On Saturday, before M-ilars E. Thompson and E. Lloyd, George Mason, of Hen- fEordd-street, was charged by Susan, his wife, with assaulting her on the previous Saturday. He caught her by the hair of the head and shook her severely. The wife's tale was corroborated by Mrs H. Hughes, and their worships ordered him to pay the cost?, 119 4d, and to he bound over tf) keep the peace for six months, him»elf in ?10. and two sureties in 25 each, or go to gnoi tor three months. MOLD SEWAGE.—At the Local Board held on Wednesday, a letter was read from Mr S. Smith, the town clerk of Chester, complaining that the land on which the pevvsge flowed did not absorb it, that it flowed into the Alyn. thence id.) the Dee, and thence into the drinking fountains of the good people of Chester, but waR particularly offensive to some cottagers in Mold. The members decided on replying that the Board was now in negotiation for the pur- chase of land to discharge the sewage, and that with regard to the cottagers in Mold, that was a business of theirs and not of Mr Smith's. THE ALYN TIIOUT.—A paragraph appeared in the Liverpool papera on Saturday, which proves once more the old adaee that you munt travel from home to hear news. We learn from that paragraph that the river has been poisoned for a great length, that hundreds of fine trout were seen floating on the water, and that a gang of river poachers had been captured. On inquiry wa find that nobody in Mold knows any- thing of it, and very probably the paragraph emanates from a manufactory of sensational news situate not a hundred miles from Chester. ALTN TINPLATE WOHKS — On Saturday afternoon, the boys and twirls employed in the finishing-depart- ment of the above works, sat down to an excellent knife and fork tea, provided hv Mrs Bowden at the Crown Vaults, High-street. Mr H. Howells, fore. man of the department presided, and there were also present Messrs R. Rees, E. Rees, D. S. Morgan, and Joseph Mann. Over fifty were present. Brief ad- dresses were given by the chairman and Mr Mann, while songs and recitations added to the pleasure of the evening. The company separated about eight o'clock, after the singing of the National Anthem. SCHOOL BOA-RD.-The monthly meeting of this Board took place on Monday, the members present being Messrs W. Catherall (chairman), J. Corbett (vice- chairman), E. Bithell, H. Lloyd Jones, and LL Eaton. The Clerk said the balance at the bank to the credit of the Board was about 25. and that an application had been received from the Master of the Mold Boys' School for additional desks. It was agreed to send to the makers for plana and pricep. The report of the attendance officers having been read, summonses were ordered to be issued against several parents because of irregular attendance on the part of the children. BIBLE CLASSES.—The members of the Bible Claaaeii attending at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. New- street, to the number of about forty, sat down to a very excellent knife and fork tea, which was provided for the teacher by Mrs B. Powell, confectioner, on Monday afternoon. In the evening there was a meeting in the schoolroom, when the chair was taken by the Rev. John Owen, and each of the young folks, together with the yountrer of the adult classes gave a series of recitations from the poetry of William Williams, "f Pantyc^lyn, Some of the pieces were recited with great power, and the talent displayed was of a very encouraging nature. During the even- ing the adult cistse presented the teacher with some excellent books, as a token of their respect, and of the trouble he had taken with the classes, and the pro. ceedings terminated with prayer, and the pronouncing of tho Benediction by the chairman. LOCAL BOARD, WEDNESDAY.—Present: Messrs Thomas Parry, J. Corbett, E Wheldon, Evan Davies, Thomas Belli*. Ll. Eaton, Henry Roberts, J. J. Pownall, J. B. Marston, Daniel Owen, G. E. Trevor lloper (clerk), and T. Jones (surveyor). RETIKINur CHAIRMAN. Mr Llewelyn Eaton rOile to propose that the best thanks of the Board he given to the late chairman for his services in the chair during the last year. He had performed his duties with urbanity and courtesy, and had sacrificed a great p,)rt ion of his time, which, as they knew, was mutt valuable to the service of the Board and of the ratepayers, so it was with much pleasure he proposed that the thanks of the Board be given him. He should also like to propose that he continue in the chair for another year, and for his part, he saw no reason why he should not do so, for by the Board containing the list of previous chairmen which had been hung up in the room, they saw that a precedent had already been set, in the case of a stranger, a Mr F. S. Hatemn, who had been chair- man four years in fcuccesdon. When they had a man peculiarly fittetl for the position he saw no good in changing him, and they knew that in the Board of Guardian* the same gentleman was often in the chair for a lifetime. No one ever thought of changing him. and he saw no reason why they should change a gentleitiaii who had performed the duties of his position so well in the chair of the Local Board. He had therefore much pleasure in proposing that Mr Parry he elected for another year. Mr Wbeldnn toaiJ lie had much pleasure in second- ing the firilt part of Mr E aton's resolution, but with regard to the second, diff jrent opinions might prevail. He could heartily endorse all Mr Eaton had said of Mr Parry, and. add that in addition to his invariable courtesy, Mr Parry's liberality had been conspicuous. He had givem them a new clock instead of the old one, and now it was going very well, and he was also dubious as to who was the donor of the handsome board which had been set up in the room giving a list of thp chairmen and officials of the Board since its establishment. Were he certain that it was in accordance with Mr Parry's feelings to accept the chairmanship for a fourth year, he would second the nomination of Mr Eaton, but he had expressed to him a contrary opinion, and therefore he would con- tent himself with seconding, and with great pleasure and sincere repect, the proposal that the very hest thanks of the Board be paid him for his services during the past year. Mr Wheldon having put the motion to the meeting, it was agreed to amid applause. Mr Parry said he was exceedingly obliged to them for their kindness, and he only wished he could bring himself to believe that lie deserved all the kind things which had been said of him. He had occupied the position of chairman for three years, and during that time he had exerted himself to act as faitlv and im- partially as he possibly could, and especially not by any act of his to make it appear that he wished to dictate to the Board—(hear, hea:)—but if possible, by any suggestion which he could make, to guide the Board in coming to what he believed to be the right conclusion. They had given him every support and encouragement, and he could not but thank them for their unfailing kindness and co-operation during those three years which he occupied the chair. He took pleasure in the duties, and the retrospect of the years in which he had c inducted them would always be gratifying t., him, and especially the loyr 1 support they had extended to him, for which he would ever be grateful. They knaw that some of the business which had been accomplished was new to many of them and wae imporbnt to the town. and he hoped would result ultimately to tha benefit of the ratepayers. He had been enabled to attend to all the meetings—(applause) —and with some extra effort and perseverance, to- gether with their en-operation, some useful improve- ments had hp-n effected, which he felt sure would re- sult to the benefit of the ratepayers. They remem. bered that when they had rebuilt the Town Hall, the ante-rooms—in one of which they met—showed a disposition to dissol ve partnership with the rest of the building. They called assistance, and Mr Robert Edwards put up a beam and other things, in a very woikmanlike manner, and, also, so as to be an adorn- ment as well as a support, so that the danger which had been threatened them had been averted. The cost of this had been about 255 Then there had been the clock trouble, to which Mr Wheldon had already referred. When th?y went to replace the old one, which had been placed there from the fountain on the C-ro,8, they found that the top building had so weakened the wall as to make it unable to bear the Btrain which hnd been placed upon it. They con- sulted an architect, and to carry out his suggestions, the tender of Mr Thomas Roberts was accepted, he carrying out the work in a thoroughly tradesmanlike I I anu emcieni manner, so that he anticipated no further trouble from it. When they had secured the walls they resolved upon painting and decorating the Town Hall, which was done, and they now had what was admitted to be an Assembly Room second to none in North Wales, taking into account its dimensions and population of the town. These improvements had been carried out, the strengthening of the walls. &c., at £55. and the painting and decorating 255. Then, three years ago they were compelled by an Act of the Legislature to ereit a weighing machine in the town, so that stnck. pigs, &c., bought and sold in the fair might, if required, be weighed. This they pro- vided at a co?t of C65, and already they found it was a source of revenue, having produced no less than 1:10 154 a year, or at the rate of 20 per cent. on the capital expended. This they had been compelled to do by Act of Parliament, but it had turned out not only a source of revenue, but very useful to the rate- payers as well. Then there was the improvement effected in the lighting of the street! and by the way he would suggest whether or not it would be wise to leave it to the discretion of the surveyor whether the lamps should not be iit for some nights subsequent to the first of May, for this year at any rate some of the nights in the firet fortnight of May had been as dark as th se of the first LveL-k in December, and he had on his own responsibility ordered that the clock on the Cross should be lit every night. Before it was positively dangerous. They had found that the well lighting of the town added very considerably to its attractions, PO they had erected four new Bray's lamps, and also four others almost of equal power at an expense of about £40. and their town was as well lighted for its size and population as any in the district. Fiuther, they had been without a safe wherein to keep ti-i--ir minute books and other docu- ment, but they bad now procured one at a cost of £ 13, and also cupboards to contain all their old papers, which were scattered anywhere before. They had intended to get a tin box for the purpose, but on looking over these in Liverpool, Mr Eaton and he thought it would be better in every way to have the cupboards, which were now, as they saw, erected in the room. Again, they had erected a sewer in High- street, so as to connect the sewerage of Lower High- street from King-street with the main sewer in New- street, at a cost of ES.P. They had, besides, re-oaved no less than sixteen street crossings with Penmaen- mawr setts, the total cost being about £80, speaking roughly, In all. thefie various improvements had cost ¡ about £180, equal to a rate of a shilling in the pound, and had all been paid for out of the current rat", so that not one halfpenny of interest would ever fall on the ratepayers. One other word, all their deeds, documents, &c., conveying properties to the Board. and agreements, &c., were in a box at the North and South Wales Bank, the key of which he had in his possession, and which he would hand over to his successor, together with a list of all the documents within it. Of the Bailey Hill he might say that it was now absolutely free of debt—(applaud)—and the absolute property of the town. They would remember that after the litigation which had occurred some dozen years ago, fourteen members of the Board- Mr Wheldon said he was not one. The Chairman said Mr Wheldon was the exception, but fourteen members signed a bond for some money which had been lent by Miss Musgrave. 1 he sum had been reduced considerably in the course of previous yearp, but it had now been finally disiolved, and the document would be handed to their clerk to be deposited with other historical documents belonging to the Board. Of the foui teen who had signed the personal bond, only three remained members of the Board. It remained for them now to consider what f-hould be done further to improve the Hill, and to add to its attractions. If they had anything like weather next Monday, they would clenr about i20. and this could be utilized to good purpose in such a direction. It had been suggested that a rustic bridge should be erected from one mound to another, They could do that, or they could carry out some other improvement which they might deem more urgent. In any case he hoped no time would be lost in III I effecting every possible improvement in tne pumic park of the town. They had been enabled too to make some progress with regard to the railway facilities of the town and district. The lryddyn branch would be opened within measurable distance of time, for the trains were conveying ballast there daily, and good progress was made. Then they wou'd have ere long an entrance to the station from Grosvenor-street, and he had reason to think from I what had been told him that a station would be at the Star crossing before loiig-at least there was every probability of it, and they had succeeded with the railway officials in increasing the tourist facilities both for coming to, and going from, town during the incoming season. The plates from which the en- gravings in the Tourists' Guide were the property of the Board, and would be in the room foithwith. It was his duty now to pay a high compliment to their Surveyor—Mr Isaac Jones, for the manner in whic'i he had kept his books. They were kept in quite a model fashion,-(applause)-and as an instance, he might mention the tickets which were issued on a fair day. During the three years they were 1292 in number, representing a sum of 248 10* 4d, an d the amount of money received had been E48 94 7d, or a difference of 9d only. in what they knew to be very complicated transactions. (Applause.) The same re- mark applied to the manner in which Mr John Jones, the hall keeper, had performed his duties. He had always been strictly attentive, giving thorough satisfaction, and above suspicion. Then he would like to mention the byc-law, which had engaged the atten- tion of the Board long before he became a member, and the correspondence about which was still carried on with the Local Government Board. That Board appeared to be resolved not to grant them many additional powers with regard to the streets, other than those contained in their old bye-laws, which, he thought they had better enforce, and arrange their tariff of the streets according to the powers conferred upon them in those laws, but accepting all the new bye-law, approved of by the Board above. With regard to the future, they would see that considerable work remained to be done. Sometime ago, they issued circulars to the several tradesmen asking them to desist from piling the parapets with goods, and for a time the circular produced good effects, but they were falling back on their old habits, and the Board would have to enforce their bye-laws more strictly. Then there was the fire engine, he believed, in a fair state, but not the perfection that was desirable, and not what they were fairly entitled to expect either. He thought that as a Board they ought to come to an arrangement with the Hawarden Water Com- pany, ao as to be permitted to fix hydrants to their mainp, and be thus enabled to throw jeti of water over the church steeple if necessary, which would make the engine, so far as the necessities of the upper part of the town were concerned, un- required. With regard to the lower end of the tawn it would be still necessary, but the natural pressure of the mains of the existing Water Company would matte ic less so or course, r or nis own part, he thought it would be good policy were they to buy out the interests of the present Company.—(hear, hear)—but, of course, at a price that would be fair both to the Company and the town. Their watar cart, which had seen many years' service, was almost finished, and they would have very soon to get another, or to find some other means of watering the streets. There was something, too, to be done to set more life into their Wednesday's market, and steps had been taken to aporoach the Railway Company with the view of having market tcketi issued from all ttatinus between Chester and Rhyl, inclusive, and it would be good policy were they to give the use of the Market Hall free for two hours every Wednesday for farmers and dealers to transact their business. This would give some encouragement, and increase the facilities very considerably. Then there was the question cf main roads, and seeing that they paid the ratas for the main roads of the county, it was only right that the County Council should maintain those poitions of the main stret t; of the tjwn which were not part of those difcturnpiked some years ago. The sewage question was a pressing and immediate one. They had obtained plans, and they were at that moment in negotiations with owners of land which, he hoped, would have a favorable issue. The boundary question too had been opened, and on application to the Local Government Board, they found t'iat the bady to be- appealed to was the County Council, so their application would be probably before that Board ere long. There had been a good deal of opposition developed, but he trusted that eventually matters would be amicably settled. Having again thanked themembtr* heartily ar.d sincerely for their support during the three years he had been in the chair, Mr Parry resumed his seat amid applause THE NEW CHAIRMAN. I Mr inns, ileitis rose to propose tltat Mr John I Corbett, one of their oldest members, be elected to the chair during the next year, and he did so with very great pleasure. Mr Evan Daviea was very happy to second the proposal. Mr John Corbett was very much obliged t) the gentlemen for their good opinion of him, but he felt there were so many difficulties and breakers ahead that he must firmly and finally decline to tike the chair on that occassion. Mr Eiitm said in that case he mmt renew his original proposition. Mr Wheldon, after some momenti of silencr, said that if Mr Corbett declined the responsibility, he saw nothing else for it but to second Mr Eaton's pro- prositint,. Mr D. Owen supported it. He was glad Mr Corbett had been proposed, and would have heartily supported him. It showed they were actuated by good feelinr, and that they had no political pro- clivities in the Board, but left them at the door, but he must say they could not find the equal of Mr Parry for their purposes. The negotiations had been going on through his hands, and he had them at his finger fndp, so lie thought it important he should remain in office till they were completed. Mr Eaton then put the motion, which was agreed to unanimously. Mr Parry risinsy. hesitatid for some tim". and was evidently swayed hy deep emotion. He said in enter- ing the room he was quite determined not to take the chair again, and he had hoped Mr Corbett would have accepted it, and had he done so, he would have given him all the assistance in his power. If he accepted the chair they mu-t kindly understand it was for the last time. Mr Parry then took the chair amid renewed applause. THE NEW MEMBERS. i Mr Wheldon congratulated the new members on! their election, and assured Mr Marston he had I questioned the validity of his qualifications from no I personal motive. I THE BOUNDARY. I Un the moUcn ot -?ic Wheldon, the resolution deEnit?g the proposed new boundary was rescinded, and on the motion o! Mr 1). Oiven it was agrre i they should go in for an extension of boundary, so as to make it conterminous with the Parliamentary one. THE BYE LAWS. On the motion of Mr Eaton, seconded by Mr Davif?, the bye-laws were adopted on the lines pro- posed in the chairman'? speech. THE CLERK'S SALARY. Mr Wheldon had a motion in favor of withholding the payment of the Clerk's fe9 with respect to the election, but he withdrew it in favor of one by Mr D. Owen. by which it was agreed to allow it for this year, but that no charge should be made in future years. INCORPORATION OF THE TOWN. Mr Henry Roberts gave notice of a motion in favor of the incorporation of the town. -1 UtlAiiUJi S EALILNG A IJOU. Thomaa Youd, of Rhosnessney. Wrexham, was on Monday in custody charged with stealing a dog, the propeity of John M ulton, of I-liglitielil Hal, Northop, on the 29th October. The prosecutor paid he went to the Boar's Head Inn, Little Dublin. taking the dog with him. The dog ran in and out, and the defendant, who was in when witness entered, left, and after that he did nut see the dog, though he did not miss him till he rose t) go himself. Thomas Davies, living at the Little Mountain, Buckley, said that on the 29.h October the prisoner came to him about five o'clock in the afternoon, having the dog under his arm. Witness offered him 3i 6d for it, but the prisoner said he would not sell it for a pound. Thomas Kel!y. the Parrot Inn, Buckley, said that some months ago the prisoner came into hitt house with a dog under his atm. He said it was his own, and refused to sell it for a pound. Robert Piercey, of Buckley, an engine driver, saw the defendant going through the station yard in the direction of Hawarden, some time last October, with a dog under his arm. P.S. Thomas Jones found the dog soon after in a smithy and tied up, and last Saturday he appre. bended the prisoner, and charged him with stealing the dog, when he said that the dog followed him, and that he could not get rid of him. The Magistrates did not think there was any evidence which would convict the prisoner, and he was therefore discharged.
GRESFORD.
GRESFORD. CLERICAL CHANGE —The Rev. J. P. Lewio, curate of (ttesford, baa accepted the curacy of Welshpool, and he will shortly enter upon his dut-es there. During his residence at Gresford, his services have been appreciated by the parishioners, who have always found him ready to help in every good work, and the temperance movement here wi!i iose an earnest and hearty worker. His departure will be regretted, but he will carry with him the heaity good wishes of all the parishioners, and it is hoped he will find in his new sphere a wider field for his abilities and untiring per- severance and energy. The temperance friends here have the consolation, however, of knowing, that if by the removal of Mr Lewis, they lose a temperance brother, the new vicar ia roost heartily with them in their work.
BUCKLEY. I
BUCKLEY. I A COMPLAINT.—The Druryit** hpre are loud in their complaints about the distance they have to walk to the station. The London and North-Western Railway Company have been approached on tie matter, and have some scheme in contemplation. In the meantime owners of vehicles are reaping a rich harvest. It is a pity the Wrexham, Mold, and Connah's Qaay Railway Company cannot see their way to accommodate the people in some way. As we have remarked before there is a private road through the Little Mountain Colliery bank which might be utilised. BACHELORS' TEA.—A novel tert-meetin. the whole of the arrangements for which were undertaken by a number of young men, was held in the National Schools, Bistre, on Saturday. The bachelors were all attired in uniform, white aprons, &c., and went about their duties in a very workmanlike manner. A capital tea was provided, to which a large company eat down, great amusement being caused by the way in which the bachelors performed their task of pre- siding at the tables. The following were amongst those who assisted Dr. Low, the Rev. J. H. Thomas, Messrs John Jones, George Ellif, James Croose, E. Catherall, Thomas Jones, Edwin Jones, W. Eilis, Peter Jones, John Birks, W. A. Lewis, Thomas Hill. H. Shaw. W. Jones, Pryce Jones, E. Ellis, and A. Higson. An entertainment followed, the Rev. J. H. Thomas presiding over a crowded audience. An interesting programme WAS rendered, comprising songs by the Rev. H. T. Hughes (vicar), Messrs J. Jones, A. Higson, and Price Jones; duet by Messrs T. Jones and W. Ellis reading in Lancashire dialect by Mr A. Higson dialogue by Messrs T. Hill, P. Jones, W. A. Lewis, E. Jones, and E. Ellis. Several glees were also capitally sung by the bachelors' gleo party. Mr J. Connah acted as accompanist. The whole of the items were well rendered, and were highly appreciated, the proceedings throughout being highly sussessful. At the close a hearty vote of thanks to all concerned was proposed by the Rev. H. T. Hughes. The proceeds were in aid of the new church building fund.
BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON.
BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. NEW ROAD.-The new road, which has excited much comment in the neighbourhood, is being pushed on. The northern entrance of the road. near the Queen Inn, Brymbo, is completed with the exception of the metalling. The narrow road between the Tai Bridge and Queen Inn baa been widened to a good length, and will be of much service. The southern entrance, which is being constructed by Sir Henry B. Robertson, is being made, and the only portion requiring completion is between these two points, which it is hoped may be done shortly. TH1!i BAPTISTS.-The members of the Tabernacle (Baptist) Chapel, Brymbo, during the next few weeks intend to renovate their place of worship, the tender accepted for the painting and cleaning that of Mr Edward Jones, of Penybryn, Wrexham, the amount being about £150. During the interval of the clean. ing the Baptists intend (should the weather be favor. able) holding open.air services. On Monday a special train left Brymbo with a contingent of members of the above chapel for Wrexham en route for the Musical Festival at Llandudno. RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT VRON. I On Tuesday afternoon a railway accident occurred at the sidings of the Vron Coal Company, when happily no one was seriously injured, but great damage was done to the rolling stock. It appears that one of the Wrexham Mold and Connah's Quay Railway Company's large engines, No. 13, was engaged in taking some slack wagons to the stokeholes of the Vron Coaf Company's boilers up a very steep gradient, when the engine failed to reach the top of the incline and stuck fast. The engine and train then commenced to run back down the gradient, and the efforts of the driver (John Hughes) and the stoker were fruitless. The train increased in speed, and ran down from the colliery past the weighbridge, and collided with some loaded trucks standing on the siding ready to be despatched. The engine struck the wagons with great force, spreading the contents of the trucks over the railway. Previous to the collision the driver and stoker jumped off the engine, and sustained a few bruises, but were able to assist in removing the locomotive. The engine, which was thrown off the metals, had forced the wheels of the nearest wagon underneath itself. A (rang of men were at once on the spot and removed the debris, clearing one line for the traffic in a short time. The engine is damaged at the fore part, the buffers and smoke box especially.
CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE.
CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. SAD DEATH.—On Tuesday Samuel Edwards, 69, died owing to an epileptic seizure. Edwards, who had been employed as gate keeper at Afongoch for the last 27 years was going on duty, when he was seen to fall backwards a few yards from the gates. Dr. Jones, Ruabon, was soon in attendance, and Edwards was conveyed home to Acrefair, but he never recovered consciousness and died about five p.m. SUDDEN DEATHS,—On Saturday the funeral, which was largely attended, took place of Philip Davies, aged about fifty, who died rather suddenly on Wednesday morning. Davies, who was a powerful man, was in the garden attached to his house on the previous evening, when he was seized with an apoplectic fit. He was assisted to the house, and was put to bed, but died about four on Wednesday morn. ing.—On Sunday an old woman named Mary Jones, died suddenly at the residence of her son-in- lav." at Russell ttreet, Cefn. The deceased was ap- parently in her usual health at eight in the morning, but was found dead in bed half an hour later. On Tuesday an inquest was held before B H. Thelwall, Esq., and a jury, with Mr Pritchard, The Feather's Shop, as foreman. A verdict of accidental death from natural causes was returned. CONCERT;—On Monday the annual tea pirty and concertii) connection with the English Wesleyans, Acrefair. was given in the schoolroem, when about 100 sat down at the tables, over which Mrs Williams, High-streeN Mrs Windsor, Mile End, and Miss Galland presided. In the evening a concert was given, when the following programme was well rendered :-Pianoforte duet. Misses Jones song Miss S. Jones; recitation Mr E. Breeze; song, Mr P. Jones cornet solo, Mr W. Lacey recitation, Mr P. Cheshire; song, Mr Connah quartet, Mr P. Jones and Party; song, "Only tired," Miss Gwenfron Jotiei; pianoforte duet, Miss and Mr Jones song, Miss Gwenfron Jones; recitation, Mr G. Breeze; sonp, Mr P. W. Jones song, Mr Connah song, Mr J, Breeze cornet solo, Aft W. Lacey; song, "Old aim chair," Miss Gwenfron Jones; quartet, Mr P. Jones and party. After the usual vote of thanks, the con. cert was brought to a close by the singing of "God save the Queen."
I COEDPOETH AND -MINER A.
COEDPOETH AND MINER A. PREACHING MEETINGS —The annual Cyfarfod Mawr of Welsh Wesleyans took place at the Rshoboth Chapel on Sunday and Monday. Sermons were delivered by the Rev. Ed Aard Jones, Peny- groes J. Cadman Davies, Liverpool and Evan Jone?, Conway. On Monday night the service was opened by Rev. T. G. Thomas (Independent) Coed- pceth. Collections were made at the afternoon and evening services, when the chapel was crowded. PRESENTATION.—On Sunday morning at the close of the school, Mr Joseph Wilcoxon, pottmnster, was presented with a handsome silver combination pen and pencil case. Mr Wilcoxon has been for a con. siderable time a teacher in the Sunday School, and on his exchanging classes with Mr Esau Jonep, the members of his old class deemed the occasion a fitt- ing opportunity to present him with it token of their great esteem for him as a teacher. The presentation was made in a few appropriate words by Mr Ed. Jones, superintendent of the Sunday School, to which Mr Joseph Wilcoxon, who had evidently been t tken by surprise, suitably responded. HARBDGEfS OF SDMMER.—The cuckoo, corncrake, and swallow have reappeared. ][-FLUENZ A. -This complaint has again visited this neighbourhood, and has attacked a large number of persons. SERIOUS TRAP ACCIDENT. On Thursday week, Mr Edward Edward, Eig- teddvod, Bwlchgwyn's trap, while on the Pvvllygo (Hill, with a good load of passengers, the backhand snapped, causing the vehicle to fall—shafts first-to the ground, throwing out the driver and Miss Catherine Ann Rogers, daughter of Edward Rogers, Pentreba.i. The latter fell bl tween the horses' legs where she was trampled upon by the animal. In the fright the remaining passengers scrambled to the I back of the trap, causing it to upset backwards, this time breaking the bellyband, and scattering the un- fortunate occupanti on the ground. Miss Rogers and I Mrs Salisbury were insensible when picked up, and were at once taken to Plas Maelor, where Mrs Gibbons kindly administered restoratives. A doctor was called in to attend to them. Mrs Salisbury had only received some few bruigep, but the young woman had sustained such serious injuries that she was con- i veyed home upon a sofa in another trap. Her face and head have been much mutilated, the wires of her hat and hairpins having penetrated the skin, inflict- ing painful wounds. She remained insensible for a long timf, but is now recovering slowly, though still in a precarious condition.
I FLINT.
I FLINT. POLICE COURT, MONDAY.—Before LI. J. Henry, A. K. Howard. and S. K. Muspratt, Esqrs. Transftr.—The licence of the Glynne Arms, Mount-street, was temporarily transferred from Annie Porter to John Jones, Swan-street. I Drunk and Disorderly. -Georce Kendrick, Mum- forth-streefc, was summoned by P.S. Ward for being drunk and disorderly in Market-square, on Saturday night, the 2nd inst. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined Is and 93 61 coats, or seven days. JVo Dog Licence.Toho Bentham, butcher, Flint, was sammcned by William Wallace M'Lean. excise officar, Connah's Quay, for having a dog in his possession on the 16'h March, for which no licence had been taken out.-Defendatit, who did not appear, ) was fined £ 1 and !h 6d costs. Assaults.—Sarah Tierney, Summerhill, Pentre, j summoned Thomas Nelson, of the same place, for I assaulting her. There was a cross-summons.—Mr T. W. Hughes appeared for the complainant, and Mr Marston. Mold, for the defendant.—After a lengthy hearing Nelson was fined 22 and costs or one month, and the summons against Tierney was dismissed.
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I HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. I THE JNEW UECTOR —The Rector of Hope (Rev. T. E. Jones) preached his first sermon in Hope Church on Wednesday evening. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHuitcH -The Rev. John Owen, M.A., late of Aberdovey, hut now of Mold, preached in this place of worship on Wednesday evenin?. THE 'FESTIVAL —We wish to draw the attention of our readers to the advertisement anent the Hope and Caergwrle Athletic Festival. A very influential committee has been formed, and no exDense will be spared to make the affair a completa success. NEW FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—A new Sick and Burial Society has been formed, with its headquarters at Bridgend Inn. This lodge, called the "Loyal Pride of Ho^ie Lodge, has already enrolled tbirtv-aim i members, and promise3 are coming in fast. Mr Jas. Elliot Fidler. will make a good and practical secretary. The club is entirely icJUpeadeQt of any Ordor"
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HOLT AND FARNDON. ) ELECTION OF TRUSTEES.—A week or two hence it is expected that the five new trustees for Holt cor- porate property will be elected by the ratepayers. It ia rumoured that the contest will be a severe one, as there are likely to be several candidates aspiring for the honor whose names are not as yet publicly made known. The sixth will have to be elected by the governors of the Endowed Schools, ar.d the remaining three have already been appointed by the Charity Commissioners. ROCK CHAPEL.—The first annual tea meeting took place at this chapel on Monday afternoon. A large number of tickets had been sold, and a goodly number attended t) partako of tea and currant bread, which had been provided by Mr and Mrs Hints. Farndon. At the evening meeting Mr S. Dale, Holt, presided. Mr Thomas Huxley, Malpas, who built and pre- sented the chapel for the Farndon people to worship in, read a ttitement of the financial accounts. The receipta were 928 2i Sii, and the payments £28 33 5d. Revs. Joseph Davies, Buckley; J. Meredith, Rossett; R. Leigh Roose, Holt, and H. Harris, Preston, Lancashire, gave addresses. Mrs Bates and Miss Griffiths sang solos, and were applauded. Mr Samuel Chaloner, Holt, presided at the orian. There was a large gathering. THE LATE REV. LEWIS PARRY. RED WITHER. we regret to record the death of Rev. Lewis Parry, Redwither. The deceased's health had been very indifferent during the winter months, but recently he seemed to rally, for on Sunday fortnight he occupied the pulpits at Rossett and Burton Chapels, and preached three times. A few days before his death he had an attack of bronchitis t1 which he suc- cumbed on the 7th inst. l'he deceased had labored most faithfully and diligently in the district for the long space of 46 years, and during- that time had walked thousand,3 of miles to supnly the pulpits oithe Presbyterian churches in the Marches and several counties in Noith Walep. By his evangelical preaching, his earnest prayers, and exemplary life he exerted a deep moral and spiritual influence on the tund", heartp, and lives of the people in the district. The farmers in the neighbourhood, together with their children, will miss him very much. There is hardly a house which he did not frequently visit. It was to him chiefly they were indebted for their secular as well as religious instruction. He kept a school in Bowling Bank Chapel, and afterwards in his own house till within a few years of his death, where he t mght t*ie children of the laboring class, and of others, the elementary principles of education. Mr Parry was a native of Chester, and soon after he began to preach entered Bala College. When his course there was finished he was appointed by the Home Missionary Society to labor in the district where he resided all his life. In 1865 he, together with others, was ordained to the full work of the ministry on the occasion of the opening of the new chapel at Holt. He passed peacefully into his rest in the 74th year of his age, and leaves a widow and two daughtars t3 mourn his loss. It was the expressed wish of the deceased that his mortal remains should be taken to the Presbyterian Church, Holt, and a service held there by the ministers of the Connexion to which he belonged. On Monday afternoon, many farmers and others from Isycoed, Llanypwll, &c., attended the funeral. The coffin, made by Mr Shone, was conveyed from the hearse into the chapel by him and friends from Bowling Bank and Bethel, on which were placed beautiful wreaths sent by loving friends. An impres- sive service was held in which the following ministers took part, viz. :-Revs. R. Leigh Roose o. B. Jones, Gwersvllt Richard Jones, Mincott; Thos. Phennah, W. H. Williams, and Edward Jerman, Wrexham John Meredith, Rossett and John Wil- liams, City Row, Chester. The service in the Church and at the grave was read by the Rev. H. R. Gray, the Vicar, and at the close a prayer was offered at the grave by the Rev. John Meredith. Tea was provided for the strangers at Holt Academy.
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I LLAY HALL. I WORKMEN'S SYMPATHY.—The wife of one of the workmen here having recently died, leaving a large family, a collection has been made amongst the men at the works. Such practical sympathy as this is a pleasure to note, and draws closer the bond of fellow. ship amongst workmen.
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RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. THE INFLUENZA.— There is a large number of sufferers from the prevailing influenza epidemic in the neighbourhood. Fortunately no fatal cases are reported. A FUNERAL SERMON.—The "In Memoriam" service for the la'e Miss Hannah Williams was held at Moriah Chapel, OR Friday evening. Mr Thomas Hughes, Llanerchrugog Hall, opened the meeting by reading and engaging in prayer, and the Rev. Robert Jones afterwards delivered an excellent sermon on the text, Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" The attendance was very large. MEMORIAL WINDOW.-A beautiful window has just been put up at St. John's Parish Church by Mr Ed. Evans, J. e., of Bronwylfa, in memory of the late Mrs Evans. The window is placed in the north transept, and consists of three lights. The treat- ment consists in a ground of geometrical guisaille ornament of early character, with broad border. A series of figure groups occupies the central portion of the three liglitf,, forming a band of rich color. These groups represent incidents from the lives of three women of the New Testament, illustrating the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity. The window i-t from the designs and cartoons of Mr H. Walter Lonsdale, of London, and wa-3 erected under his supervision by Metiirs. Heaton, Butler and Bayne. DENBIGHSHIRE CONGREGATIONAL UNION. The qtia. terly meeting was held on Friday at Johnstown, Mr GAorge Young, Wrexham, presiding. There was a good attendance of delegates representing the Churches at Wrexham, Ruabon, Cefn, Gwersyllt, Olivet, Moss, Adwy, dnd Johnstown.—The meeting passed a hearty vote of condolence with the Rev. W. Oliver, M. A., secretary, who has been ordered six month s absolute rest from work owing to ill-health, and appointed the Rev. E. M. Edmunds secretary pro. te)iz.-Oii the motion of Mr George Garside, a re,olu,t*,on was adopted relative to the educational proposals of the Government.—A very valuable paper I was subsequently read on Our young men," by Mr Thomas Sauvage, of Cefn, which was followed by a discussion.—In the evening an able sermon was preached by the Rev. M. O. Evans, of Wrexham. The next quarterly meeting is to be held at Ctfii. THE ENGLISH BAPTISTS.-Tiie monthly meeting of the North Wales English Bat-tiat Prayer Union was held on Friday at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, Ponkey, kindly lent to the English cause f >r the occasion. At the first meeting, which was held at 2.30, there were present, the Revs. Grtliin Davie?, D.D., president D. Davies, Buckley Henry flees, Aberderfyn Philip A. Hudgell, Wrexham, hon. sec. Thomas Phillips. M.A., Llangollen and J. Williams, Llan- gollen Ald. R. Corry. Cardiff Mr T. Lloyd Thomas, (iroes and Mr John Evans, Church-street. It was decided to hold the next meeting on 23rd June, at Minsterley, Salop. At the devotional meeting held afterwards a very earnest address was delivered by the Rev Gethin Davies. After the meeting the visitors partook of a first-claes tea, sup- plied by Mrs Jones, Arvon House, Hall-str et. There was a public meeting in the evening, at which Dr Gethin Davies delivered an impressive address, based upon John xvii, 10. Addresses were also delivered by the Revtl. D. Davies, J. Williams, E. Mitchell, T. Phillips, and Ald. Corry. I
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I HOLYWELL. I THE SCHOOL BOARD AND LOCAL OPTION.—At Wednesday's meeting of the School Board a letter was read from the Rev. J. Eiddon Jones, secretary of the North Wales Temperance Association, asking the board to adopt a resolution in favor of giving the rate- payers power to limit or (if they think proper) veto all licences. Mr E. Bryan (vice-chairman) proposed that the board adopt the resolution. The Rev. Evan Williams seconded. and the resolution was carried. RURAL SANITARY A UTHORITY.-The fortniglitiv I meeting was held on Friday, when Mr J. Scott Bankes was unanimously re-elected chairman. The atinu-al v-rpot t of Dr. Edward Williams (medical officer of the Mold District), which was read, showed that the number of deaths during the year was 228, giving a death-rate of 15'59 ner 1000, as compared with 16 97 the previous year. The number of births was 437. giving a rate of 29*91 per 1000. as compared with 32 86 in the previous year. The district of Buckley, which had largely increased in population, continued to have a good supply of wholesome water from the Hawarden Waterworks Company, and gas had also been pro- vided. During the year there were fatal cases of typhoid fever at Northop Hall and Connah's Quay. In referenca ti the much needed supply of water for Gwespyr, it was announced that Sir Pyers Mostyn, who owned four-hfths of the property, would carry a scheme out himself. PAUPERISM IN NORTH WALES.-At Friday's meet- ing of the Board of Guardians Mr Murray Brownp, the Local Government Board inspector, said according to the last returns pauperism throughout the country still continued less than in any year of which they had record-, which was, of course, very satisfactory. But coming to North Wales the conclusion was not so satisfactory. Contrasted with South Wales and the counties of England, he was sorry to say that North Wales f-tood at the head of the list as to the amount of relief given to in and out paupers. The amount per head in North Wales was 21 3d, in South Wales it was Is 9d, in Lancashire lOH. and in Cheshire Is 2d. According to the last return he had worked out as per each union, Holywell stood at 2i 6d, which was above the average of North Wals;p. It was not satisfactory to see that pauperism in North Wales was higher than in any part of England. He did not know the reason, but it was a fact, and he might say that the hulk of the relief was outdoor.—The Clerk (Mr P. Harding Roberts) pointed out that the other unions in North Wales excluded certain itema in the calculation of the cost of in-maintenance, which were included in Holy- well, and this made a difference. In the course of a discussion which ensued it was pointed out that it was the custom in this union to allow shoes for children, in order that they might attend school, which Mr Browne admitted was not done in English union-. It was also stated that the rate of wages in Flintshire were all round considerably lower than in the adjoin- ing counties. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held on Monday, Mr Evan Bryan (chairman) presiding, when a letter was read from the Rev. J. Eithion Jones (iecretary of the North Wales Temperance Associa- t'on) asking the Board to adopt the following resolution, which had been passed by the association —"That in view of the poverty, crimp, insanitation. and the expense to the county resulting from the prevalence of drinking habit3 am3tig the population, this Board records its conviction that so much self- government should be given the ratepayers to enable them to limit the number, or, if they think fit, to veto all licenses, and that a Bill should be passed without delay to do this. "—Mr Bromley said it was merely giving the ratepayers the same right as the Duke of Westminester exercised on his own estate.—Mr Cope But the duke can't shut my hou3e.—Mr Lambert said that undoubtedly there were too many public-houses, but if they gave this pÐ-wer to the people they might shut up houses which were valuable to the neighbour- hood.—Mr Waterhouse gave notice that at the next meeting he would move the adoption of the resolution. —Mr Thomas Griffiths, Canton House, was elected a member of ttat fioard iu the plgioq of Mt E. M. Evans, rcatgoed.
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DENBIGff. CYCLI,NG.-CO]. C. S. Mainwaring has signified his intention of becoming president of the newly formed club, of which the mayor (Capt. T. A. Wynne Edwards) is vice-president. The club, thanks to the indefatigable secretary. Mr H. J. Howard, is in a flourishing condition, having already enrolled twenty members. VnoN GOCH SCHOOL.-Mit;g Williams, the head teacher of the Vron Goch School, held her annual sewing exhibition on Tuesday. There was a large number of parents and friends of the children present, and the event passed off successfully, prizas for needlework being awarded. The school was decorated with sweet smelling flowers. NATIONAL SCHOOL EXHIBITION. The annual exhibition of sewing and other work executed by the children was held on Friday, and a large assembly responded to the invitation of Miss Rees, the head teacher. Prizes were awarded for needlework, &c.. and in addition each child received a present from Mrs Burton, of Gwapnynog. The school was decorated by the teachers, Miss Pollie Edwards and Miss Williams, and was much admired. THE WESLEYANs.-On Tuesday, the annual sing- ing meeting of the Wesleyans was held at the Pen. dref Chapel. There was a moderate attendance, and the singing was highly commended by the conductor, Mr J. P. Lewis, Rhyl. The proceedings were opened by the Rev. John Hughes, Glanystwyth, who offered prayer. Mr J. Harrison Jones presided, and intro- duced the afternoon programme with a brief speech, in which he alluded to the importance of good con- gregational singing. Several hymns and chanti were sung by the combined choirs, under the baton of Mr J. P. Lewis. Mr Robert Davies presided at the har- monium, and Miss Sallie Angel at the piano. The evening meeting was numerously patroniaed. Mr Evans presided. Mr T. C. Boaz Jones aang with excellent effect, the beautiful solo of the Holy City," Miss Sallie Angel accompanying on the piano. A scripture examination took place in the interval, the examiner being the Rev. Hugh Owen, Denbigh, Secretary of the North Wales Sunday School Union. There were many candidates. Certificates were also awarded for knowledge of the Tonic Sol-fa notation. Mr John Davies, the cabinetmaker, was the con. ductor of the local choir, and Mr J. H. Jones, of St. Asaph, was the secretary of the Cvmanfa, and carried out the arrangements to the satisfaction and comfort of all. On the motion of the Rev. J. Hughes, seconded by Mr Boaz-Jones, C.C., the usual vote of thanks concluded the proceedings. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT, FRIDAY.- Before the Mayor (Capt. Wynne Edwards), Ald. E. T. Jones. Aid. T. J. Williams, Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts, Dr. A. E. Tsrnour, and Colonel Lloyd Williams, SUNDAY DRINKERS CAPTURED. A COMPASSIONATE HUSBAND AND A LIBERAL SERVANT. John Pierce and Elias Ellis, residing at the Frop, were summoned by Sergt. Jarvis for being on licensed premises during prohibited hours on Sunday, the 26h ult. The Sergt. said he and P.C. Farrel having suspected a public house called the Mason's Arms, Fron. and kept by Mr Chapm in, secreted themselves near the pub!ic house. They got into their biding- place about 5 o'clock, and remained there until about 9.30, when they saw Pierca enter the house. They made a rush from their place of concealment and met Pierce coming out, and having noticed a bottle in his possession on his going in. asked him what he- had. He said nothing particular, Sergt. but on search- ing him they found the bottle (produced) with a pint of beer in it. Going into the kitchen they found Ellis with a mug of beer before him. Miss Roberts, the manageress, was present, and said she was very sorry for what had occurred. The landlord was in bed.- By Mr Alun Lloyd (who appeared for the defendants) The Sergt. declined to say how he got concealed, saying it was admitted that he was there and fiat was sufficient. Mr Lloyd pressed the question, quoting recently decided cases (Webb v. Catchlove) proving that he was entitled to an answer. Sergt. Jarvis said if he disclosed the name of his informant, or how he got into the yard, he would be unable to obtain information in future. The Mayor thought it did not signify in the case as to how the Sergt. got into his place of concealment. If he got into the yard by a balloon it mattered not, the Bench was quite satisfied he was there, and it would be detrimental for future cases to disclose the fact. Mr Lloyd If that is the opinion of the Bench, out of that respect to the Bench which I trust I shall always show, I will not press the question. Pierce said he went to the Mason's Arms and asked Lucy the servant if she would favor him with a half- pint of beer for his wife, she having been confined three weeks ago. He left the moment he received the Deer in tne bottle, ana received no beer tor himgelf.- By Dr. Lloyd Roberts He had no certificate from the doctor that beer was necessaiy until May the 6th, and did not show one to the servant. He saw Elias Ellis there having a glasq of beer. Elias Ellis said he went to the Mason's Arme for his tools. He wanted to go away on the Monday morning early. He had left them there on the Saturday previous, having been working at the place for two weeks. He was a painter.—By Sergt. Jarvis: He was asked into the house by the servant, and she gave him the pint of beer which he drank. There were five rooms in the house. He did not paper them, simply painted them. It would not take two weeks. Miss Roberts was in charge of the house. Lucy Hughes, the servant, said she was in the employ of Mr Chapman, and she gave the beer to Ellis. There was no money given. Her master did not know of her giving the beer.—Cross-examined They had a great many customers. She did not ask them all to have a pint of beer. (Laughter.) Hiifjh Hughes, a gardener at Col. Lloyd Williams', was also charged by the policJ with being on the premises. They saw him go iu, and ha remained for twenty minutes. They could not say whether he had drink. They went to him whilst he was Bitting at hie own doorstep smoking, and when charged he called them liars. The policemen swore they saw him go into the house. They crept along a wall to do so. but thinking there were others to follow, they did not catch him on the premises. The court was cleared, and after a lengthy interval, on returning to the court, the magistrates said with regard to all those cases the Bench was of opinion that the police had done their duty, and deserved every encouragement. The Bench thought the police should have followed Hugh Hughes into the house at once. Inasmuch as they did not do so the Bench decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and dismiss the case. There was no doubt that the other two were in the house, and the Bench sympathised with the man whose wife was unwell, and it was sufficient to show that the beer was not for himself by his taking it out. He (Pierce) would be fined Is and Ellis 58 and costs. The charge against the publican was then heard. The defence set up was that he was the manager of his own business, and had not authorised the servant to give or sell the beer. He was in bed, and they had broken his orders by doing so. He had closed his house on Sunday before the Welsh Closing Act came into force. He had been convicted and fined 201 and costs for permitting drunkenness iu 1886, and was now fined 40J and costs. INTIMIDATING POLICE WITNESSES. BURNING THE EFFIGY OF A SUPPOSED INFORMER. I On Friday evening, whilst the Volunteers were enjoying their annual dinner at the Drill Hall, the whole of the Fron district was aroused by the loud demonstrations of a pot-valiant throng, which had assembled for the purpose of burning the effigy of a person whom they suspected of having given informa- tion to the police respecting certain Sunday drinking in that neighbourhood. On Friday morning a case was heard, as reported in another column, before the borough magistratep, in which two men and a publican were convicted. Shortly after the people were assembled on the Friday night, tiro effigies were brought forward, and being placed opposite the sus- pect's house, were set on ifre, the whole street being illuminated. They had not been burning long before the police appeared, and put a stop to the wild dancing and war whooping which was proceeding. COWARDLY ASSAULT ON AN OLD MAN. At the County Magistrates' Court, Denbigh, on Wednesday, Walter Bassett, Swiiie Alarket, and Edwin Hughes were summoned by Mr John Evans, Row, Wigfair, St. Aasph, for having, on the 3rd inst., assaulted him. The complainant said on the Sunday in question the defendants came to his house through a gate fifty yards from the road and asked for a match, which was given them. They were both intoxicated, and when they had gone through left the gate open. His wif3 called his attention to the fact, and he went down to the gata thinking they had gone away, instead of that they were seated on the ground, and he spoke to them saying "Why did you not close the gate, my lads." Bassett replied that he had "once," how many times did he want it closed?" He then got up and tried to strike complainant across the gate, which the complainant closed with a stick. Bassett caught the stick and broke it. He then picked up a stone and threw it at complainant. Hughes went to the complainant after matters had cooled slightly, and asked him to forgive his mate as he was in drink, and without a woid struck the com- plainant in the mouth until his lips bled. Complain- ant thought it was no credit to the young man to strike him, he was over sixty-three years old. Bassett said he was very sorry for what had taken p'.ace, he never saw the man before. Hughes said the com- plainant must have been a bi ut,3 to bring tha stick to the gate.-Fined 193 9d, including costs. THE STATION AMBULANCE CLASS. PRESENTATION TO DR. HUGHES. On Thursday afternoon the certificated) members of the Station Ambulance Class assembled, and presented Dr. Hughes with a handsome ebony walking stick, mounted in'engraved silver, and bearieg an inscrip- tion referring to the services rendered by the re- cipient as honorary lecturer. Mr Miller. etationmaster, made the presentation. In doing so, he said there had not been a failure in the whole 29 who presented themselves for examina- tion, having secured he certificate of proficiency. Dr. Hughes in replying said bo was sometimes Mtonished to find how ignorant the public- were of any method of rendering assistance to the injured. Thousands coald render not the slightest assistance, indeed their interferance fse- quently made matters worse foe- the patient, and he thought it waR a reflection upon the intelligence and education of the country that so few could rendee aid to the injured. He was inclined to think thai first aid shouM be made a school Lakii-ject. The knowledge imparted would never be forgotten by a ynath, and would be of incalculable beaeiit to the pubti», and a means cvf saving life. (Applause.) Air Whewy, the station foreman, pressed a vote of thanks to the superiatendent of tho line. Mr Wood, ¡ and the other officials for having instituted the class. The resolution waa canied with applause.
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The Shropshire Railways (General Powers) Bill, and the Wirral Railway Company's Bill were read in the Hous;t ct Ccswsma oo Thursday, a third, time and passed
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FFRWD. SHOCKING FATALITY. Edward Oldfield, twenty-one years of ago, a filler in the Brassey coal, and living at Penrhiew, came to a sudden and untimely end on Monday afternoon at 1 30 p.m. He had finished his work, and was going to the pit bottom, and must have travelled about 1 000 yards. He then thoughtlessly got on a loided train of tubs, and was afterward s discovered dead, lying on one of the tubs. on his back. The distance from where he would join the train to where the accident happened would be about ninety-five yards. His face was very much damaged, and the back of his head was badly mangled. Oidfield was a tall, fine young fellow, full of fun, and only a few moments belore had been j (iking with oneofthemen. Theaccilent occurred in Ni). I Pit in the South Altiii Level, about 460 yards from the pit bottom. The body was removed to Cowliihaw's t) await the inquest. The inquest took place on Thursday afternoon, Mr Thelwall, coroner, and Mr Hall, inspector ot Mines, being present. Mr John Newton, manager, produced a plan of the place where the accident oc- curred, and described the position. E-tyn Williams, who gave evidence as to having seen deceased get on the train, was complimented by the coroner, on the explicit manner in which he gave his evidence. David Roberts, who was in charge of the train, proved finding the lifeless body. l'he jury, the foreman of whom, was Mr Fred Hutchinson, of Brynmally, without hesitation, brought in a verdict of accidental death. The funeral of deceased took place the same afternoon, the manager being present. SHOCKING DEATH. On Thursday morning, about nine o'clock, a collier named Joseph Blayney, living in Caergwrle, and working in No. 2 Pit, main deep, at Llay Hall Colliery, was instantly killed by a fall of clunch, his arm, back, and thigh being broken, and his side fear- fully lacerated. The body was taken to the New Inn to await the inquest Blayney was a quiet, inoffensive single man, and had till last spring been a member of F Company 2:id V.B.R. W.F. for very many yearei. He appears to have no relatives in the neighbourhood, and his fellow-workmen are desirous to know, through the Press, where they are. They fancy he has some in Shrewsbury.
HAWARDEN.i
HAWARDEN. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY. Before W. Johnaon, W.Thom, W. Hurlbutt and J. Watkinaon, Esqrs. Drunk in Chatge.-Ellon Lilley was charged by P.C. E. Davies with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart at Buckley.—Fined lO* and costs or seven days in default. Excise Offence.—Thomas Peters, of Ewloe Green, was charged by Mr Oliver, Inland Revenue Officer, with keeping a dog without a licence on the 9th March.—Fined 10J with 7s 6 J costs. Permitting Drunkenness. -Joseph Shepherd, of the Red Liou, Saltney, for whom Mr Pritchard, of Chester, appeared, was charged by Sergt. McBride with permitting drunkenness on the 25th April. He had to turn John Williams (who was fined at this Court) out of the house. He fell on the road as soon as he got outside.—In reply to Mr Pritchard, the Sergeant said the conduct of the house had been good during the three and a half years it had been held by the defendant. Mr Pritchard argued there was no know- ledge on the part of the defendant, and those who acted for him, of the drunkenness of Williams. He called the daughters, who were in charge of the bar. One admitted he had been sleeping, and that she had awakened him —Fined 20J and lis costs. I. 1"11 Employer and J&mpioyea.—lieorge unamner was summoned by Mr Jtd. Ratcliffe, of Broaghton Hall, for leaving his work at Cefnybedd Paper Mill, on the 4th February without giving notice, and resulting in £ 2 2i6i damages to the employer. As the man had been received again to work the case was adjourned to the next Hawarden Sessions. Assault.-Anne Davies of Saltney, was chargeed by her neighbour, Elizabeth Faulkner, with striking her on the hand on the 6th May. It was done by throw- ing a stick, and the hand bled very much, and wa3 now bandaged. Ordered to pay 5i costs. Larceny at Connah's Quay. -E liz -Abeth Roberts, married woman, aged about 30 or 35, and living at Queen'd Ferry, was charged by Mr J. T. Humphreys, of Glasgow House, Connah's Quay, with stealing a suit of clothes. It seemed that on the 4th May, defendant went to the shop of Mr Humphreys, and asked a young man named T. M. Roberts for a suit of clothes on trial. She said she was the sistar of Mrs Bennett of the New Inn, who wanted them for her husband, and if they suited they would be kept, if not they would be re- turned in half an hour. On this he let her have a suit value 31s. No message having come in the hour lie informed P.C. James, who accompanied him to the defendant's house, three miles away. On asking her where the clothes were, she said they were there, and she intended bringing them back in the morning. The officer then charged her with obtaining the clothes in Mrs Bennett's name, to which she made no reply.—It appeared the poor woman did the thing to please her husband, whose club feast day it wu, and he had no I clothes to appear with his fellows owing ta his drunken habits. The Bench manifested deep sym- I pathy with her, but as she had done wrong they mutt inflict a penalty, and they fined her 30J, giving her a fortnight to pay.
RUABON.
RUABON. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday a fireman named William Francis, employed at the Plaskynagton Collieries, was received into the hospital. Francis was assisting to lift a shaft from a lorry, when lie fell with the shaft on his leg, breaking it in two places. He is progress- ing favorably under the care of Dr. Lawton Roberts. DEATH or MR JOHN MEREDITH —We regrrt to record the death, at the early age of twenty-eight, of Mr John Meredith, which took place at hh parent's houie, Ironhridge. Deceased was a clerk in the employ of Mr H. R. Bower", the brick, tile, and terra-cotta works, for ten years and up to the time of his death. During his short career he has bepu most useful and active, and was much rsspected. While in Ruabon he was a prominent member of the litirary institute. He was for several years hon. secretary of the Druids Football Club, and a member of the Welsh Association Football Committee. About two years ago his health gave way, and he gradually sank in a decline. The funeral took place at Ironbridge on Saturday. Mr T. Jackson, Grenville-terrace, attended the funeral, presenting a beautiful wreath sent by the workman. Deceased leaves a widow and one child to mourn his lo!E'. PRIMROSE LEAOUE.—A committee meeting in con- nrction with the local habitation was held in the National Seliooloooin on FriJay evening, under the presidency of Mr Owen Slaney Wynne, and was well attended. It was decided to hare the annual trip at Barmouth. Mrs R. Lloyd. Church-street was ap- pointed hot!. secretary, and Mr John E iwarda, Park- street, lio.i. treasurer, for carrying out the arrange- ments for the trip. The minority were in favor of Blackpool. RUMOURS. That the Ruabon Cricket Club will play their match on Saturday on the Wynnstay Household Club's ground. That the teaul will have the services of Sir Watkin and Mr Lucas. That it will not be Mr Clipston's fault if the sports on Monday are not a unique succesq. That the sound of many voices and of the trowel thereof is now heard in the" N ûrth.
LLANRWST.
LLANRWST. THE EISTEDDVOI>.—The following artistes have been engaged to sing at this eisteddvod t—Madame Alwina Viilleria, Mus Eleanor Rses, Mr Orlando Harley, and Signor Foil, with Signor Luigi Arditi solo pianist and accompanist.
ICOR WEN.
COR WEN. VESTRY.—A meeting was held on Friday afternoon for the purpose of nominating nine pcraosa to serve on the proposed Parochial Committee for Corwen. Mr Evan Davies, Trewyn, was elected chairman, and I having read the notice calling the meetinc, invited those present to suggest name*. Mr H. Reea con- sidered as there were only thit teen present, the pro- ceedings had better be adjourned. Ultimately this course was adopted. HIGHWAY BO-ARD, Fitii)AY. -Present The Hop. C. H. Wynn, Messrs W. E. Williams, H. Davies. W. F. Jones, John Roberts, Hugh Jones,. H. Rees R. E. •Tones.—Mr Edward Jones was elected; chairman and I Mr R. E. Jones vice-chairman.—The treasurer's book showed a balance of 250 still due to the treasurer, 2100 had been paid in that morning. A cheque for £5t for laborers' wages was signed.—Mr U. Davies asked why the main roads cost so much in their dis- trict compared with other parts of ttie county.—The Surveyor explained that the cost was not excessive— the roads wejo now in a very good state, and the County Surveyor had expressed himself very much pleased.—The Hon. C. H. Wynn. and Mr W. F. Jones supported the surveyor's tt.Uements.—A letter was read from Major Tottenham on the subject of the Glyndyfrdwy road, and referred to. a committee.— Attention was called to a traction engine which was working on the Holyhead main road, and it was under- stood that the police were taking action in the matter. —The Board then adjourned.
t RHYL.
t RHYL. EISTEDDVOD SECRETARIES.—At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Rhyl National Eis- teddvod, 1892, held on Friday evening-, the question of the appointment of a paidtsecretary was considered. The Finance Committee recommended the appoint- ment of Mr John Arthur Evan. at a Balary of 100 guineas, and 20 per cent- on any surplus up to £ 300. After a lengthy discussion* it was resolved to defer the appointment until the proclamation of the Eis- teddvod in August next, and to appoint fo? the present two honorary secretaries with a paid assia- tant. Mr John Arthur Evaas and Mr J. P. Lewis were unanimously elactied hon. secretaries, Mr J. T. D. Evans, assistant, at a salary of 250, up to the date of proclamation. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.— DT. Parry, LIAn-tqa,, slipped in entering the S:4j5. p.m. train from Rhyl to Pres- tatyn on Saturday. H& fell between tSe carriages when in inotiot),. ajid had his right leg so injured that it had to be amputated. RHYL PIER Panuos COMPART, LisilTE]Dh,- This Company has been registered with a capital of £ 25.000 in £ 3-.shares (of which 330 are founders), to acquire ana maintain at Khyl a proreenade pier and landing stages, with pavilion, concert room, balh. &c. TU suhsciibers areJ, E. Middlehurst Pendlebsry, 1 share; R. D. Roberta, Rhyl, aue. tioneer, 1; i lit.. Evan., Rbyl, 1; 8. Warhurst, Sal¡{bridE'. 1; I, W. Kwen, Didibtiry, iiierchant, -1 A. 1. Moub. Fallowfield. near Manchester, land agent, 1 j A. LJoyd, St. A apb, solicitor, 1. The number of directors is not to be less than five nor more than Mven. Qualification, thirty shares. He- munerat'on, afty guineas each per annum hand teon" extr. for chairman. All shareholders  ll'SSS8 trV« i A»& Beat on the board Without fillrSn V ReRl- s^ed by MQMM. Robbie. BiUin, apd Co., Surrey ?0?. E?bM?nt. W.C.
IRUABON SCHOOL BOARD.
I RUABON SCHOOL BOARD. At <?o meeting at the Clerk' offi .e9 T„li„ .a on Fr.d?y. there were present, Mr Garsid?nh "? Rev. J. ?V. Tho?a,. Messrs Geo. Thomson 'vvfp315' 0. ^h Us Christmas Jones. Ed. HoMnn' iBcn- WilJhm, and Mr J. Denb?h Jone*. clerk ? ?"- rn. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS. x ne reports of the Cefn and Rhoa ComorVth "? read. In th?t from Rhos it wa? a?t d th't n ilt- timation had been received that a night soh^i ? "?Id be conducted next winter at the Rhos. A 8!l;gst:flQ had been made that gas should he put !nth?" but the committee reported in favor of !amS?'? ground of the expense, which would be 'ic?re? in putting it in the building. The Rhoj Committee also rec unmarried that ttle appointment of an assistant teacher for Rtic «h:jJ eonsidered hy the whole Board. The Chairman moved the adoption of th „ Mr Thomson in seconding said at Prn???? there was a very large night school, l?.u? "r ?<?i with much success. THE NEW TEACHER POll RHO;: The Board considered the appoiucinjantt of assistant teacher at Rhos. a Tha Cierk said the salary otfred w&% Pn a V"ar and only one application had b9en reeeiv? ? ?J?' writing on other bu?nesa to Mr Mor^ m m 1X9 hai mentioned the matter, ani tht ?t?° nt)?'' ha,i referred him to a teacher, who w??'-?.?? ? ? willing to serve for £t.iC¡ per annum. Md On the motion of Mr Ho«on, aeon.?t hv Af Chrutmas Jones, it was agreed t) c?d???Md?{,.?. tion in committee. THE CALLS FOR THE ypxp I ha Clerk laid on the table hu e?? itu??e f-.r M ?* penses of the Board for the comin? vear w gested that the precept should be ai^.j £ \l>r ?L.l which wa tha sjtm a? last ye?. Hi ?? 'P?"?. that £ 2.000 ought to be obtained onw!'T 'l ?ork which ? be.n? done at A?rAfair a:d hut ruining that the free oduc?:n pr?.?., )f Tf Government were carried, he thought th SU'a °??t would be enough. Mr Hooson asked what was the low^.t" JQ "mt asked for during the last ten years The Clerk I think 21:809. Mr Hughes thought it would ha w tlJ i. x small balance at the bank. orMr SS^^SfSy.' to tr r of the rates was stated on the dern3.nj uitee. ELt  the ?' "? CSi at that figure. The members agreed that it ought to be so done Onthem?on of the <Jbakn1D, seconded by Mr I Chdatmaa Jones, the estimite was adoned I HONOR FOR THE CHAIRMAN The Ubatrman said at the hst B lard mtin" ht! had been elected a governor to repre?r.t the B iLrd at the Ruabon Gr.mm? School. Si? thn h?? '¡;W been elected a life governor of the iiehi,ol, and now tendered his resignation. On the motion of Mr Hooson, secenLi hv 1tr- Thomson, the resignation was accepted Mr Hooaon gave notice that at the next meetin- e would propose a gentleman to represent the Board. & I -URA.L a U. I Mr IV m. v. ilughe8 said some necessary work w*. required at the Rhos Schools. Ou the motion of Mr Hooson. it WM JaTgnro eed o leave the whole matter to M. Hu?he.. Wnl), it Hooson said, had devoted much time to the work A NOTICE. Mr Christmas Jones gave notice that h- v.n,j move at the next meeting the appointment £ vLitur, for the schools.
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