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PARLIAMENT.
PARLIAMENT. In the House of Commons, on Thursday, March 27th, the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board Bill was read a third time and passed. Mr. Stanley Leighton gave notice that when Mr. Dillwyn brings forward his motion for the dises- tablishment of the Church of England in Wales, which is down for Tuesday, April 8th, he will move the following amendment:—"That it is contrary to the principles of religious liberty, injurious to the spiritual interests of the people, and unjust to individuals to alienate by act of Parliament the property of any religious com- munities now enjoying the protection of the law within the United Kingdom." In reply to Mr. Burton, Sir W. Harcourt expressed his intention to introduce the London Government Bill on the earliest opportunity after the second reading of the Franchise Bill and the Budget Bill were disposed of. The adjourned debate on the Franchise Bill was resumed by Mr. Raikes. In the House of Lords, on Monday, an address of condolence to her Majesty and a vote of con- dolence to the Duchess on the death of the Duke of Albany were adopted on the motion of Earl Granville, seconded by the Marquis of Salisbury. Similar votes were also passed in the House of Commons on the motion of Mr. Gladstone, who, on entering the House in the earlier part of the evening, was heartily cheered by members on both sides of the Chamber. Sir Stafford North- cote supported the motion. The Speaker was unable to be present through severe illness, and Sir A. Otway therefore presided over the Assem- bly. The debate on the Franchise Bill was resumed by Mr. Forster. The debate was again adjourned on the motion of Sir Michael Hicks- Beach. In the House of Commons, on Tuesday, in reply to a question, Mr. Gladstone said the Government could not postpone the London Municipal Government Bill in order to give precedence to the Local Government Bill, but it was the distinct and deliberate opinion of himself and his colleagues that it lay within the power of Parliament, and that it would be greatly to the credit of Parliament to pass both these bills, together with the Franchise Bill, during the present session. The debate on the Franchise Bill was resumed by Sir Michael Hicks-Beach. In the House of Commons, on Wednesday, Mr. Stevenson moved the second reading of his Sun- day Closing Bill for England, in favour of which he claimed a large preponderance of public opinion, and asserted that wherever the system had been adopted it had been productive of the best possible effects. The motion was seconded by Mr. Burt. Mr. Talbot moved, as an amend- ment, That, whilst unable to concur in a proposal to close houses of refreshment during the whole of Sunday, the House was of opinion that the hours during which such houses were open on that day might be materially curtailed." Mr. S. Smith supported the second reading. Sir W. Harcourt said he was entirely in favour of Sunday closing, but thought each community ought to have the power of determining the question for itself-in other words, that the principle of local option should be adopted. Several speakers followed. Mr. Warton was addressing the House at a quarter to six, when, in accordance with rule, the debate stood adjourned sine die.
CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. [WE do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our correspondents.—ED.] FORTY-FIVE MILES IN TWO-AND-A-HALF HOURS. To the Editor of the Llangollen Advertiser." Sir,-How many of your readers have reflected on the blessing we enjoy in the paternal care of the Great Western and adjacent railway companies. Why, if you start from Llangollen about a quarter to nine of a morning, you can reasonably conclude that you will arrive quite setfe in Liverpool soon after eleven. I have lately found out why we, people of Wales, are carried so carefully;—it is because we are so fond of carrying eggs as presents to our relatives. But any game caught on our hills, which we might think of taking, have a very good chance of becoming much higher during the journey. And a trout of the Dee is not much of a fresh herring by the time he gets above dirty salt water. Eggs are eggs, but it is certainly quite right to discourage the transit of such sacred things as game and trout. Think again of the advantage gained by this careful conveyancing as regards the speculative Celtic tem- perament. Our tradesmen have a convenient time to quench all enterprising aspirations and bring their minds down to safe and commonplace trading. The unsophisticated farmer, Mr. Green, may also take the opportunity of thinking twice before he gets himself taken care of by those benevolent persons with Bible names who are so anxious to relieve persons in distress. I have been told that they will whisk you off to Birmingham (which is three times as far) in about the same time as to Liverpool; but, on reflec- tion, this is again quite natural. Liverpool is an eminently Conservative city, while them Brum- magem radicals" are like a quick train going to— well, I will not say where; and it cannot be but beneficial to naughty Liberals of North Wales to have their turbid, boiling brains settled down a bit before entering the fine old Tory town of Liverpool. —" GEE-UP, DARBY."
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BITING A MAN'S NOSE OFF.—The Hanley borough magistrates on Tuesday committed William Smith, miner, for trial on a charge of unlawfully wounding Frederick Duncalf, also a miner. On Saturday night, whilst drinking together in a private house, the men quarrelled, when the prisoner got Duncalf on the floor and completely bit off the end of his nose, including the bone separating the two nostrils. The missing portion could not afterwards be found. THROAT IRRITATION AND COUGH.—'Soreness and dryness, tickling and irritation, inducing cough and affecting the voice. For these symptoms use Epps's Glycerine Jujubes. In contact with the glands at the moment they are excited by the act of sucking, the Glycerine in these agreeable confections becomes actively healing. Sold only in boxes, 7td., tins, Is. ltd., 2 labelled "JAMESEpPs & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, London." A letter received Gentlemen,—It may, perhaps, interest you to know that, after an extended trial, I have found your Glycerine Jujubes of con- siderable benefit (with or without medical treatment) in almost all forms of throat disease. They soften and clear the voice.-Yours faithfully, GORDON HOLMES, M.D., Senior Physician to the Muni- cipal Throat and Ear Infirmary." KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES cure COUGHS, ASTHMA,BRONCHITIS.—Medical testimony statesthat no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alono gives ease, one or two at bed time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. Sold by all Chemists, in Tins, Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. each. (1214) of" KEATING POWDER," so celebrated and perfectly unrivalled in destroying Buas, FLE \S, BEETLES, MOTHS, and all insects, whilst quite harmles to domestic animals, is sold in 6d. and Is. tins by all Chemists. It is clean in use. All furs and woollens should be well powdered before putting away. Beware of imitations. THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.-All suf. faring from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of "Brown's Bronchial Troches." These famous "lozenges" are now sold by most respectable chemists in this country at Is. I-Lcl. per box. People troubled with a hacking cough," a slight cold," or bronchial affections, canno try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to progress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affections. See that the words" Brown's Bronchial Troches are on the Government Stamp around each box.— Prepared by JOHN 1. BROWN & SONS, Boston, U.S., European dep6t removed to 33, Farringdon Road, London. (440a) FIRST PRIZE FOR LAUNDRY WORK.—1 he Laun- dress who won the first prize in the competition for the best got up linen, at the Torquay Industrial Exhibi- tion, used Reckitt's Paris Blue and Starch. ADVICE TO MOTHERS I-Are you broken in your rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP." It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless, and pleasant to taste, it produces natural, quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as bright as a button." It soothes the child, it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold by Medicine dealers everywhere at la. 6d. psr bottle. (440c)
HOME & FOREIGN CHIT-CHAT.
HOME & FOREIGN CHIT-CHAT. The Denbighshire Volunteers will be in camp at Wynnstay in the beginning of August. There being no quorum at the meeting of the Glyn Valley Railway Co., last week, no business was transacted. The number of converts at Dolgelley during the Rev. Hugh Hughes's (Llangollen) mission last week was twenty-six. It will be proposed at the next Merionethshire Quarter Sessions to constitute the county into Highway Districts. The vicar of Pentrevoelas, the Rev. O. Jones, has been appointed a surrogate to grant marriage licences in the diocese of St. Asaph. Capt. Hugh Jones, formerly of New-street, who recently emigrated to theWelsh colony of Patagonia, when at the advanced age of SO, writing to a friend, speaks well of his adopted country. From a parliamentary return issued last week it appears that the police force of England and Wales consists of 682 superintendents, 1488 inspectors, 3482 sergeants, and 28,361 constables. At Barmouth, last week, Robert Luke, aged 14, was committed for trial at the Assizes on a charge of setting a building there on fire, by which damages to the amount of £50 were caused. A serious fire broke out on Wednesday night in Paternoster-row, London, on the premises of Messrs. Pardon and Sons, publishers, and extended to the premises of other publishing firms adjacent. A charter of incorporation has been granted to LI anfyllin. The new council will consist of a mayor, two aldermen, and six councillors. The first election will take place on the 1st of November next. A man named Griffith Jones was seriously hurt at the Oakley Upper Quarry, Festiniog. about 2 a.m. on Thursday, by falling over a precipice, whilst engaged with his partner in working two galleries into one. The Wrexham Board of Guardians, at their last meeting, resolved, on the motion of Mr. J. Rogers, seconded by Mr. Swetenham, Q.C., to petition Parlia- ment in favour of closing public-houses in England on Sunday. Mr. Gwilym Williams, the stipendiary magistrate for Pontypridd and the Rhondda Valley, announced in court on Tuesday that he had tendered his resig- nation to the Lord Chancellor. The appointment is worth £ 700 a year. It is said that there are more than a hundred Welsh students in the University of Edinburgh. When equally good education is provided in their native country Welsh students will probably avail themselves of it. The Marquis of Bute having offered a prize of £50 for a translation into Welsh of the "Alcestis of Euripidesj to be competed for at the eisteddfod, it is announced that the marquis also intends to offer £500 for the best setting of the words to music. Mr. Owen Edwards, of Aberystwyth College, and Mr. J. Puleston Jones, also of Bala C.M. College, have gained in Professor Nichol's literature class. at Glasgow-the former the Buchanan (chief) medal, the prize for an essay on The Pessimist School of Poetry," and the first prize for a volun- tary examination in Anglo-Saxon, foreign literature, &c.; and the latter, who is blind, the third-class prize. A few men belonging to the Liverpool police force are reported to have turned in to see the watchman of a brewery out of Dale-street nightly for some time and that a dozen or a score of them were able to empty a whole barrel of beer sometimes, and never much less than that quantity. A force- pump could not do the work half so well as this police-force. The young gentleman Mr. J. A. A. Williams, Glan-Beuno, Carnarvon, who came of age a few weeks ago has come into an important heritage. He is the son of about the most considerate quarry pro- prietor ever heard of, and the grandson of about the most renowned divine and preacher that Wales ever produced. What is hoped is that this young gentleman will emulate his respected father, and not forget that he is the grandson of John Jones, Talysarn," a man whose name as a Welsh preacher will be handed down from generation to generation as long as the Welsh is a currently spoken language. A correspondent writes—" In a parish in Anglesey, the clerk of the School Board happens to be the son of the relieving officer, and the master of the school naturally turned to him for assistance in ascertaining the exact ages of the school children. To his utter astonishment, without reference to register or anything else, he supplied him with over sixty ages, giving the day, the month, and the year the children were born in. The dates have since been tested, and in every instance found to be correct. The master has subsequently heard that he can tell the chapter and even the number of almost every verse in the Bible." There was a fatal riot in Cincinnati on Friday. A jury having returned a verdict of manslaughter in a case in which the evidence appeared to point plainly to murder, a mob, inflamed by the leniency of the verdict, surrounded the jail, threatening to force their way in. The military, having been called out to protect the jail, fired on the rioters and mortally wounded several of them. The mob was for the time dispersed, but afterwards assembled in greater numbers, and, breaking into a gun shop, seized all the arms and ammunition there. The mob again on Saturday night surrounded the jail, which was held by the police and military, and set fire to the courthouse and other buildings. The military fired upon the rioters and killed fifty of them and wounded many more. Several of the soldiers and police were wounded with shots fired by some of the mob.
TO A FRIEND
TO A FRIEND (A. descendant of the Pilgrim Fathers). Rose ill full blooming—beautiful—tenderful, Laden with fragrance sweet, modest and fair; Smiling in loveliness, beaming all heavenful, Wooing thy friendships-both precious and rare. Kith of the pilgrim, the dauntless—the daring, Who o'er the billows his way darkly led; Father of freedom, and herald of glory, Thou on thy lincage honour hath shed. Twilight is nearing and evening will follow, Roses will fall and lie scattered around; Father of flowers wittch over thy morrow, Dew-pearls in blessings thy future surround. Until the day dawn, when night cannot darken, Until the shadows of Earth flee away, Bloom on in goodness, in wisdom, in mercy— Bloom till ye blossom in Heaven's long day. Droop ye not, tremble not, cling to your life-branch) Jesus the Bloom of God, Sharon's bright Rose He is your twin-life, and over the Death-launch God Th' Eternal loves if friendships must close. MRS. S. PHILLIS ATKINSON. The Priory, Islington, London, N.
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T. FOSTER & CO., WINE, SPWIT and TEA MER- CHANTS, to satisfy the growing local demand, now send CARRIAGE FREE to any Country Railway Station, lOlbs. and upwards of their noted TEAS at 1/6, 2/ 2/6 and 3/- per lb., or 1 dozen of Wines or Spirits. For full details of samples and terms, see new Price List, postfree. T. Foster & Co.,45,Cheapsicle,London.(1214) VALUABLE DISCOVERY FOR THE HAIR !—I.t your hair is turning grey or white, or falling off, use The Mexican Hair Renewer," for it will positively restore in every case Grey or White hair to its original colour without leaving the disagreeable smell of most ''Restorers." It makes the hair charmingly beauti- ful, as well as promoting the growth of the hair on bald spots, where the glands are not decayed. Ask your Chemistfor "THE MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER," sold by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere, at 3s. 6d. per bottle. Wholesale depot removed to 3, Farringdon Road. T,rmilol1. (434b) XIIQ ro&gQii why so m&ny &r3 un&blG to Coco3i is, that the varieties commonly sold are mixed with starch, under the plea of rendering them soluble while really making them thiclc, heavy, and indiges- tible. This may be easily detected, for if Cocoa thiclcens in the cup it proves the addition of stai ch. Cadbury s Cocoa Essence is genuine; it is therefore three times the strength of these Cocoas, and a refreshing beverage like Tea or Coffee. 5, Addincvton-street, Higher Audley, Blackburn, May 1st, 1883.—Gentlemen,-I beg to state that my daughter has obtained greater relief from taking your ECLECTICA than from anything she has ever tried previously. In fact, by the time she had taken about five or six doses she was almost entirely cured. She states that she would not be without it under any circumstances.—I am gentlemen, yours respectfully, (signed) B. B. WATTS.-P.S. I will answer any reference that I may receive with pleasure as to its benefits.■ "EOLECTICA a new remedy to the public but old in private practice. Invaluable as a remedial agentin colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism, headaches, neuralgia &c. Copies of testimonials, &c., sent free by°post on application to principal office, 57,Great Charlotte-street, Liverpool. ECLECTICA is sold by all respectable chemists at Is. Fa-d. per box. (1281)
WAYSIDE SCRIBBLINGS.
WAYSIDE SCRIBBLINGS. Mrs. Lofty keeps a carrriage- So do I; She has dapple-grays to draw it— None have I; With my blue-eyed laughing baby Trundling by, I hide his face lest she should see The cherub boy, and envy me." So said a wise and loving young mother, who had eyes to see, and a heart to feel, what true happiness is. When a soul loves anything other than a soul in this world, there is something wrong. I say in this world, because here, in a state of probation, we have a choice between mind and matter; in the next world, in the nature of things, there can be no such choice. In heaven all is love, and soul-love; in hell, what ? Necessarily there is no love there, because love is life, and there can be no love amid eternal death. Love is something between immortals; an im- mortal soul cannot love anything less. You must begin to love now, and if you cannot love a little child, certainly you cannot love anybody else, because there is more of heaven in the pure untainted soul of a little child than in any other soul on earth; the Christian's highest perfection is to become as a little child. Her fine husband has white fingers- Mine has not; He could give his bride a palace- Mine a cot; Hers comes home beneath the starlight- Ne'er cares she; Mine comes in the purple twilight- Kisses me; And prays that he who turns life's sands Will hold his loved ones in His hands." Reader, if you would like to see a picture of heaven in this world of ours, go and see the family whose members really love one another; and remember that he who really loves has had already a foretaste of heaven. Palaces, gold, silver, and so on, are all very well when they serve souls, -but are horrible things when they rule. Wealth serving souls is life; wealth ruling souls is death. When a soul calculates its greatest gain in pounds, shillings, and pence, that soul moves in the dark. When a person's thoughts do not rise higher than the grandest mansion, the greatest. wealth, and the highest position on earth, it is because the soul is not free to soar to its own elements, but is a shackled slave on earth the shackles may be of gold, but not less shackles for all that, and the condition of the soul the worst kind of slavery. Mrs. Lofty has her jewels- So have I; She wears hers upon her bosom- Inside I; She will leave hers at death's portal By-and-by; I shall bear my treasure with me When I die, For I have love, and she has gold; She counts her wealth-mine can't be told." The richest on earth is the person who loves the most, or who has most love. It is by loving im- mortal souls we are taught the value of everything the world contains. The Saviour came to teach us how to love now what did He say?—" Love one another as I loved you." It is not—love position, or influence, or means, or money, but "Love one another," or let soul love soul, one immortal love another. Precious stones-do you call them jewels ? You may as well say precious trash, and call them jewels; precious thoughts are the only jewels worthy of the name. She has those who love her station- None have I; But I've one true heart beside me- Glad am I; I'd not change it for a kingdom, No, not I; God will weigh it in His balance By-and-by, And the difference define 'Twixt Mrs. Lofty's wealth and mine." Reader, the hands that once grasped the sceptres of the world, and swayed the destinies of men, have been laid side by side with those of the horny-handed sons of toil. The social distinctions that once were are lost in the dust of the earth. What matters it whether you live in a ducal palace or in a hut, if you live ? The question is not so much where you are as what you are. Live in a hut until you can move to a higher position in life to live. Man's highest position is the one in which he can be of most service to God among his fellow-men. Do not call yourself poor in a world where flowers bloom, birds sing, and ten thousand blessings are daily rolled at your feet. Do not call yourself poor in a world blessed by the divine Word and the presence of the divine Spirit, and where the departed blessed ones of earth have left a world of wealth for your benefit, and wealth by which all can be enriched and none made poor. Let an immortal soul think as an immortal soul, and be happy. —J UNI us-
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The lay representatives for Cor wen parish at the forthcoming Church Conference at Mold, are Messrs. J. O. Pugh (North and South Wales Bank) and W. Pattinson, Drs. D. R. Jones and H. E. Walker. CHURCH AT BETTWS-Y-COED BY Cox.-How David Cox would have stared to see his Church at Bettws-y-Coed" knocked down on Saturday for £2677 10s. Some five-and-thirty years ago three of his now most treasured works changed hands for 110 guineas. Their purchaser, from a dealer, kept them 20 years, and then sold them at the handsome profit of 1250 guineas. Some ten seasons back the drawings in question—"The Green Lanes," "The Valley of Clwyd," and "The HaySeld"—were proved, even at that largely-enhanced price, to have been an invest- ment of the first water. After exhibition on a public easel, they respectively realised under tha hammer no less than £1470, £1627 10s., and £2950. In about a generation their value thus advanced from Y,115 10s. to £6047 10s. Probably the "Church at Bettws-y-Coed" passed from the hands of the artist at a ridiculously low sum. Bettws-y-Coed was a very favourite spot of David Cox. It was there that he painted a sign- board for the Royal Hotel, to which work Lady Willoughby D'Eresby, as lessor, was successful, after litigation, in establishing her ownership as against the trustees of the lessee, when the latter was in difficulties. The signboard was then said to be worth £1000, and may yet bring more than double that amount. NERVOUSNESS.—There is really no case of ner- vousness that ever I met with that cannot be either cured or alleviated by attention to diet, avoidance of stimulants, the daily use of bath, and friction with rough towels and flesh-brush, unlimited exercise in the open air, whether the weather be wet or dry, cold or hot, and pleasant society. Mixing with pleasant society is one of the very best means for the cure of nervousness. It takes one for the time being quite out of one's self, quite away from one's troubles and aches. It must, however, never be exciting society, for this sends the blood to the head, and injures the very foundation of nerve-power. What do you tell me? You never take stimulants to excess? I doubt it; for tea, if too much indulged in, is a dangerous stimulant, and so is coffee. A cup of milk that has been boiled and allowed to cool would often do far more good than tea. lea- drinking grows on one, and assuredly when it does so it shatters the nerves as irremediably as does wine, or even spirits.—-CasseWs Family Magazine. HOLLOWA.Y's OINTMENT.—Go where you may, in every country and in all climes persons will be found who have a ready word of praise for this Ointment. For chaps, chafes, scalds, bruises, and sprains, it is an invaluable remedy; for bad legs caused by accident or cold it may be confidently relied upon for effecting a sound and permanent cure. In cases of puffed ancles, erysipelas, and rheumatism, Holloway's Ointment gives the greatest comfort by reducing the inflammation, coding the blood, soothing the nerves, adjusting the circulation, and expelling the impurities. This Ointment should have a place in every nursery. It will cure all those manifold skin affections, which, originating in childhood, gain strength with the child's growth,
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[CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAMS.] LLANGOLLEN ADVERTISER OFFICE, Thursday Evening. Consols, a sixteenth better. The Bank rate was, to-day, reduced to two and a half per cent. Her Majesty the Queen drove out this morning. Her Majesty's health remains good. Mr. Gladstone passed a moderately restful night. He feels somewhat fatigued, but rose as usual this morning. The explosion at a colliery near Bridgend is less serious than was feared. Two men were killed and one was injured, the remainder escaping. A Central News telegram from Cherbourg, dated Thursday morning, says that the royal yacht Osborne, conveying the Duke of Albany's remains, leaves at half-past ten this morning for Portsmouth.
LOCAL MARKETS.
LOCAL MARKETS. LLANGOLLEN, SATURDA Y.-The quotations were as follows:- s. d. s. d. White wheat 6 0 to 9 3 Red wheat. 5 9 to 6 2 Malting barley (per 701b.) 4 9 to 5 8 Grinding do. 0 0 to 4 6 Old oats 3 9 to 4 6 New do 3 0 to 4 0 Beef (per lb.) 0 9 to 0 10 Veal ditto 0 8 to 0 9t Mutton ditto. 0 9J to 0 10J 2 Lamb ditto. 0 U to 0 0 Pork ditto 0 7 to 0 8 Geeaeditto. 0 0 to 0 9 Turkeysditto. 0 0 to 1 0 Rabbits (each) 1 0 to 1 2 Fowls (per couple) 3 0 to 3 6 Ducks ditto 4 0 to 5 0 Salmon (per lb.) 0 0 to 1 6 Trout ditto 0 0 to 1 0 Plaice ditto 0 4 to 0 5 Soles ditto 1 6 to 0 0 Apples (ditto) 0 0 to 0 3 Onions (per lb.) 0 0 to 0 2t Potatoes (per measure) 2 6 to 3 0 Butter (per lb.) 1 5 to 1 6 Eggs 15 to 16 for 1 0 LIVERPOOL CORN, TUESDAY. Moderate trade in wheat; red wheats, Id. dearer; Saidi, 53. 3d. to 5s. 9d.; Oregon, 8s. 9d. to 9s. 3d.; Californian, 7s. 8d. to 8s. 4d.; Red winter, No. 2, 8s. Od. to 8s. 5d.; Chilian, 7s. 9d. to 7s. 10d.; Bombay, Os. Od. to Os. Od.; River Plate, 6s. 9d. to 83. 0d. Flour slow. Beans firm in seller's favour. Peas unchanged. Oats steady at 3s. Id. to 3s. 5d. Maize quiet: Old Mixed American, 5s. 2d.; new 4s. 10d. OSWESTRY, WEDNESDAY.—White wheat, 5s. 8d to 6s. 2d.; red wheat, 5s. 4d. to 5s. 10d.; barley, 4s. 9d. to 5s. 8d.; oats, 4s. Od. to 5s. Od.; potatoes, 12 lbs. for 6d.; butter, Os. Od. to Is. 4d. per lb.; eggs, 00 to 18 for a shilling; fowls, 4s. 6d. to 5s. 6d. per couple; ducks, 0.5. Od. to Os. Od. per couple. WREXHAM, THURSDAY.—Wheat, 6s. Od. to 6s. 2d. per 75 lbs.; barley, 5s. 3d. to 5s. 9 d.; oats, 3s. Od. to 4s. Od.; butter, Is. 3d. to Is. 4d. per 16 oz.; eggs, 15 to 16 for a shilling; fowls, 4s. Od. to 5s. Od. per couple; ducks, 53. Od. to 6s. Od.; potatoes, 2s. Od. to 2s. 3d. per 90 lbs.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, 6- DEATHS. BIRTHS. March 29th, the wife of Mr. William Evans, Tal Newyddion, Bwlchrhiwfelen, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. March 27th. at the Parish Church, Wrexham, by the Rev. W. Vaughan Jones, R. Humphreys Jones, near Carnarvon, to Eliza Owen, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Owen, watchmaker and jeweller, Oswestry. DEATHS. March 29th, aged 70, Mrs. Ann Edwards, widow Craigwen, Glyn Traian. March 31st, at his residence, 13, Church-street, Llangollen, Mr. David Humphreys, aged 78. Deceased was an old inhabitant of the town, and was much respected. March 23rd, aged 50, Mr. John Edwards, Tan-y- coed Farm. Llansantffraid, near Corwen. March 31st, aged 78, deeply regretted, Mr. William Williams, Chapel House, Pentredwr, for many years a faithful deacon with the Calvinistic Methodists. March 27th, aged 5, Evan Thomas, the eldest son of John and Mary Paghe, Sun Inn, Garth, Glyn. ceiriog. March 28th, Mr. William Davies, late Inspector of the Montgomeryshire Police Force. March 23rd, aged 2 years and 7 months, at Weston, The Lodge, Chirk, Wilfred Henry, son of Henry and Mary Jackson. March 30th, aged 49, at Castle Place, Oswestry, Mr. William Jones, saddler. April 1st, aged 63, Mr. William Jones, saddler, Llansilin, near Oswestry. The interment takes place on Saturday, at Llangadwaladr Cemetery.
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A bobby who walked on his beat, Was tortured with Corns on his feet; He used Allcock's Plaster to make him go faster He's now well—locomotion's a treat. ALLCOCKS CORN PLASTERS are now admitted by tens of thousauds to be the best cure for corns ever made. They allay the pain of the worst corn as if by magic, nd the tightest boots can be worn wilh ease. (1084d) CALCUTTA EXHIBITION.—There is every indication that this Exhibition will be a great success. The number of Visitors is expected to be so large that arrangements are being made for an encampment outside the city. All the space set apart for Exhibitors is already bespoken. We understand that Cadbury Bros. have been appointed S Jle Purveyors of the Cocoa and Chocolate consumed at the Exhibition. THE A. &H." TASTELESS "CASfOR OIL. "Is absolutely pure, almost colourless, and free from disagreeable taste vv smell. It is taken both by children aad adults without the slightest difficulty. Its aperient effects are unquestionable."—Lancet, In Bottles 6d., Is., Is. 9d., 3s. and 9s. Ask your chemist to procure it, if not in stock. Sole Manufacturers ALLEN and HANBURYS, London. LUXURIANT AND BFAUTIFU,, HAIB.—DR. S. A. ALLEN'S WORLD'S HAIR RES TOR IS R OR DRESSING never fails to quickly restore Gny or Faded Hair to its youthful colour and bexu^y, and w,th the first application a beautiful gloss and delightful fragrance is given to the Hair. It stops the Hair from falling off. It prevents baldness. It promotes luxuriant growth it causes she Hair to grow tlii jk and strong. It removes all dandruff. It c,iit;tias neither oil nor dye. In large Bottles—Price Six ohiilings. Sold by Chemists and Perfumers. Depot, 266, High Holborn London.—FOR CHILDREN'S HAIR—MRS. ALLEN'S ZYLOBALTAMUM far excels any pomade or hair oil and is a delightful Hair Dressing: it is a distinct and' separate preparation from the Restorer, and its use. not required with it. FLORILINE !-For the Teeth and Breath.—A, fefl drops of the liquid "Floriline" sprinkled 011 a tooth-brush produces* a pleasant lather > which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites or impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly whiteness and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It removed all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco smoke. "The Fragrant Floriine," being composed in part of honey and sweet herbs, is deli- cious to the taste, and the greatest toilet discovery of the age. Price 2s. 6d., of all Chemists and Perfumers Wholesale depot removed to 33, Farringdon Road* London. » Remember that for Corns and Bunions no reiaedv is equal to Allcock's Corn or Bunion Plasters The universal verdict is that they relieve almost instan taneously. Why cringe with pain, when by wearing one of these little plasters vcjia can walk uprightly and wear the tightest boqtswith ease? Try a7id.packet as sample, bold oi;ly in two size packets, 7|d. and lo-rd.—[.Advertisement.] (1245) The medical profession are now ordering Cadbury's QQcoa: Essence in thousands of cases, because it c.mtams more nutritious and flesh-forming elements Uan any oth-r beverage, and is preferable to the thick starchy cocoa ordinarily sold. When you ask for Cadbary a Cocoa Essence be sure that you get it, as shopkeepers often push imitations for the sake of extra profits. Makers to the Queen. Paris Depot, 90, Faubourg St. Honore. A WISE DEA.CON.—"Deacon Wilder, I want; you to tell me how you kept yourself and family so well the past season, when all the rest of us have been sick so much, and have had the doctors, running to us so often." Brother Taylor, the answer is very easy. I used Hop Bitters in tioae, and kept my family well, and saved large doctor's bills. Four shillings' worth of it kei-,t us all well and able to work all the time, and I will warrant it has cost you fud mo.st of the neighbours £ 10 to £ 100 apiece to keep sack the same time. I fancy you'll take my WieaiQine hereafter." See Advt. (1229b)
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sitH adequately performed? In Wales the accommodation was deficient by about 387,000, ^0r e,^ the same time, if all the churches in Wales r. ,urr|t down to-morrow, there would be ample sna ln ^e chapels, and about 3,000 more seats to ind16' ^ns, the Church had failed in its duty in Alth°ln^. PeoP^e to use this accommodation, the n 8om0 churches were very well attended, \yj a knew well that there were many churches in plap68 Vfr^ sparsely attended, while the Dissenting °* worship were full. The speaker then quoted Chii 8Peech delivered by the Dean of Bangor at a Ohuk Pon £ ress in Swansea, in 1879, upon "The tho nt *n Wales," to prove his statement. Again, jVlurch-had failed to defend our Protestantism, har failure was in the promotion of peace and of tK1011-?? support of which he quoted the opinion the Oh ^°P °f Liverpool. The Church Union and Oth Ur°h Association were fighting one against the Con?r' each spending about = £ 5,01)0 a year in the the hi' "n concln8ion, Mr. Fisher said he wanted (ru, P of those present. They were bound to win. ar They were with a winning cause, their o 7 had always been victorious. They had f ough t Tlnf ,e. question of admitting Dissenters to the ^^ties, anc^ ^ey *ia(l won. They won the battle r the Church rates question, and they would still be] attack, confident of victory, and he a „leved they would secure for that England of theirs i ,ree Church, which would be more benign, more Pi,era?^> more blessed in every way than the jj Ur°h of the past had been. (Loud cheers.) The of V' Davies proposed That this meeting is jj 0Pl.ni°n that as the Church of England in Wales A .ec^ to fulfil its professed object as a means of pe feting the religious interests of the Welsh p0n i an^ ministers to only a small minority of the in P&atIon, its continuance as an Established Church Wh vf ■cipality is an anomaly and an injustice thi ou?ht no longer to exist, and that a copy of fiS resolution, embodied in a petition, be forwarded to tat Morgan, Esq., M.P., for presen- la loll to Parliament." This was seconded by the • Ezra Jones, who read from a paper which had IJL 1116 to his hands in coming to that meeting that on aH Previ°U3 Sunday, in Swansea, 4,200 persons ended the churches in the morning, while 15,000 ^Present in the different dissenting places of Hu ] P" the evening of the same day, the in ?? rs> respectively were—in the churches, 4,687 to ti? c^aPe^s> 25,234. The resolution, on being put the meeting, was carried unanimously, there MiNO RESP°nse to the Chairman's enquiry as to Th T>r ^ere waa a negative resolution to propose, wv- v< Gethin Davies then read a copy of the beh J?n' was to be signed by the Chairman on Ja^lfof _that meeting. On the motion of the Rev. T Williams, seconded by Mr. Jas, Clarke, a warm jj, e °f thanks was passed to the deputations, the etiiig being brought to a close about 10 o'clock by earty vote of thanks to the Chairman. T GLYNTRAIAN. J-HE ANNUAL VESTRY for the appointment of Parish officers was held at Dolywern Relieving ation on the 24th ult. The attendance was Hall. Mr. John Williams, Llety Ifan, was ap- pointed chairman, who, after reading the notice OQvening the meeting, remarked upon the sparse tendance of the ratepayers on the important casion of choosing the right men to represent parish during the year. Mr. John Jones, ssistant overseer, read a letter from Mr. David ,,oberts, regretting his unavoidable absence a*ing to attend the funeral of his sister) and Widering his resignation as guardian, which nice he had held for four years in succession. was not without some reluctance that the esignation was accepted. At this stage a rate- Payer suggested that in order to secure proper Persons to represent the parish some means should e adopted by which to defray the expenses of he journeys to Corwen. It was no small matter 0 cross 6 miles of mountain to and from Llan- fOllen in every kind of weather, and, in addition, o travel 20 miles by rail, and pay the cost of refreshments, besides sacrificing time and business. ~he subject was discussed at some length, and all "Ut unanimously agreed that it should be further Considered at the next vestry meeting. The over- seers appointed for the ensuing year were Messrs. ^hos. Hughes, Pentre Dd. Roberts, Dolywern -Fhos. Evans, Pant-du; and ffm. Williams, Wern- tower. Those to be guardians are Messrs. John ^oulkes, Queen Inn, and Ed. Edwards, woollen Manufacturer; and to be waywardens, Messrs. hos. Jones, Cae-mor, and David Jones, Hafod- gynfor. There was also at this vestry a discussion Upon the question as to how it was that the extensive and important parish of Grlyntraian was Dever represented on the assessment committee, While other parishes of less extent were. The question could not be satisfactorily answered.- n Ex-Guardian. WREXHAM. SUING A POLICEMAN FOR DAMAGES FOR ASSAULT. -At the County Court, on Wednesday, a police- Iliail named Geo. Jarvis, stationod at the Ponkey, sued by Samuel Lewis, farmer, of Park ^yton, for £ 15 damages for assault. The case the plaintiff was that he went into the Ruabon Court House whilst the magistrates were sitting, without anything being said the defendant ^rvis went up to him, and, pushing him, tripped up. In the end his Honour gave judgment *°r the defendant, saying that the plaintiff had brought his fall upon himself because of his half- sunken state. PROSECUTION UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY ACT.- yft Monday, at a special meeting of the county Justices, a farmer named John Powell, of j^enygraig Farm, Maengwynedd, Llanrhaiadr-yn- ■IVlochnant, a bankrupt, was charged on remand ^ith four offences under the new Bankruptcy and the Debtors Act of 1869. He was charged with unlawfully omitting to account to the oflicial receiver in bankruptcy for North Wales for certain sums of money, amounting to 18s. 4d., and also for neglecting to account for a mare, two cows, and certain farm imple- ments, not disposed of in the ordinary course of business. The defendant, who reserved his defence, was committed to the next assizes, to be "eld at Carnarvon, for trial. DEATH FROM BURNING.—A horrible death from turning took place here on Sunday. It seems that an elderly woman named Jane Jones, 55 years of age, living with her grown-up children In Davies's court, Pentrefelin, had been drinking Somewhat freely on Saturday night, and between 0t)e and two o'clock on Sunday morning she was left by her two daughters and a son-in-law sitting by the kitchen fire. After they had been ill bed a few hours they were aroused by the Piercing screams of their mother, who ran upstairs enveloped in flames. Efforts were made to extinguish the fire and medical assistance sent for, but all to no avail, for the poor old creature "\Vas so badly burnt—literally roasted, as one of the witnesses of the occurrence stated-that she died shortly afterwards. It is not known whether the deceased fell into the fire or whether a spark flew out on to her clothing. COLLAPSE OF A HOUSE.-The occupants, named Lee, of a house at Penybryn, had a rude awakening 011 Wednesday morning, March 26th. Mr. "OSeph Bate, brewer, having resolved to erect some shops on a vacant piece of ground between the Bowling Green Inn and a row of houses, men had been excavating for the foundations and cellars during the past few days. On Wednesday horning, the gable end of the house abutting on the excavation, occupied by a Mr. Lee, watch- maker, suddenly fell with a crash, carrying away some of the furniture from the bedroom, which Was fully exposed to view and at the mercy of the elements, as was also the lower part of the house. Fortunately none of the occupants of the damaged dwelling are injured, and the workmen were also luckily out of harm's way. It is supposed that in taking the excavation for the new buildings the Wall of the adjoining house was undermined, and the passing of a traction engine just before the collapse is believed to have hastened the disaster. PORTMADOC. „ A SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISE.—-The "Hash, a large vessel which had run aground between this Place and Harlech during the hurricane that Swept over this country a few months ago, was, on Friday last, removed by two tug-boats of this place. The attempt proved a glorious success. Having been released from the sands, it was towed into Borth, near this place, where it lies for repairs. It is an enormously large vessel, and W visited by hundreds daily.—Cor, CORWEN. EDEYRNION AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—A meeting of the committee was held on Friday last, when it was decided that as no show was held last year, the same prize list which was announced then should be adhered to for this year's show. The executive committee will remain the same. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE.—On Friday last, a meeting of this committee was held, the Rev. D. Evans presiding. In the supplementary valuation list made by the overseers of the parish upon the Hon. C. H. Wynne, Rug, an objection was made that it was too high. The reason for the increase of valuation was said to be that the Hon. Mr. Wynne has been making great alterations and improvements to his mansion during the last few years, and also erecting a saw-mill for the use of his tenants. Mr. T. R. Wynne, the agent, also attended the committee. The assistant overseer was severely examined as to how he had come to the conclusion to fix the rate and not being able to answer the questions, the Hon. C. H. Wynne thought the matter should be put off for six months, and then get the overseers to be present. After discussion, it was decided to adjourn for an hour, and the overseers were sent for. Upon their arrival, the Hon. C. H. Wynne questioned them, and it seemed that the overseers had met to discuss the matter at the Harp Inn, Corwen. The same gentlemau also asked the Chairman whether it was legal or right that such questions should be discussed at a public-house, and the Chairman replied that as one of the overseers was the landlord of the house, he did not see any objection to them meeting in a private room in his house. The question was then put to the vote whether the committee should confirm the supplementary' list, or whether they should adjourn for a fortnight to enable the overseers to re-consider the matter. The latter proposition was carried, and the overseers were invited by Mr. Wynne, the agent, to wait upon him, when he would give them all the particulars in his power. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Friday.—Present: The Rev. D. Evans (chairman), Revs. D. Jones, J. S. Jones, and T. Williams, the Hon. C. H. Wynne, Dr. Jones, Captain Taylor, Captain Best, Messrs. W. E. Williams, J. Morris, Hugh Hughes, C. W. Richards, and J. Evans; with Mr. Edward Jones, clerk, &c. The Payment of Rates.-The Rev. D. Jones asked for a definite reply as to whether rate- payers were compelled to pay their rates upon the first demand, or whether they could compel the rate collector to call three times.—Mr. Richards said if this could be done all the assistant-overseers would be going in for an increase of salary.—It was ultimately agreed to write to the Local Government Board for infor- mation on the subject. The New Vagrant Relief System.—Mr. J. Oswell Bury, Wrexham, forwarded a number of papers, gratis, for the use of the Board in carrying out the Berkshire system. Handbills had been distributed in the neighbourhood explaining the system, and warning the people not to give alms to tramps. Estimate for New Rates.-The estimate of money required for the next six months amoun- ted to £ 1,910 13s. Od., which was about the same as last year.—Mr. Morris said there were 73 less names on the books in the Llangollen district, which represented a saving of about Y,5 a week therefore he could not see why the estimate should be the same this time.—The matter was eventually left for the Finance Committee. Master's Journal.-Number in the house 37, same period last year 49; vagrants relieved during the fortnight 35. Remuneration of Clerk to the Assessment Com- mittee.-It was stated that the clerk to the assess- ment committee, Mr. E. Jones, was paid Y,30 for his services last year.-The Rev. D. Jones pro- posed that the same sum be again paid.-Capt. Best suggested that 25 per cent. be deducted out of it.—The clerk I hope you are not going to reduce my salary. I have paid great attention to my duties during the year, and it is not only the work which you see here I do, but I do a lot which you don't see.—The chairman: I don't like to see a man pulled down when he has done his work.-Capt. Taylor: Nor I either; the labourer is worthy of his hire.—The amendment was withdrawn. Sanitary matters then received attention. Clerk's Salary.-The Board were informed that the clerk received X30 for his duties in connection with this Board last year.—The chairman said the work for the Sanitary Board was much heavier than for the Board of Guardians. — Captain Best: What does he get for that?—The chair- man £ 60.—Capt Best: Then I suppose that ought to be cut down if £ 30 is sufficient for the other. He had the honour of writing to three or four members of Parliament the other week. -Dr. Jones: Was not that a great honour ? (Laughter.)-Rev. D. Jones: Did they acknow- ledge the letters ?-The clerk: Yes; one did. (Laughter.)-Captain Best said, as the work appeared so heavy, he begged to propose that the salary remain the same.—Captain Taylor proposed that £10 be added, as Mr. Jones had to keep a clerk in the office as well as himself.-The Rev. T. Williams seconded.—Mr. W. E. Williams proposed a reduction to £ 25.—Dr. Jones said unless Captain Taylor withdrew his motion he would second Mr. Williams.—A long and lively discussion then took place.-The Rev. T. Wil- liams protested against the discussion having become so personal.-Capt. Taylor: The Board is becoming a perfect "bear garden" or "pig Parliament." Under the promise made he would withdraw his proposition.-The sum of £ 30 was agreed to be paid. The Proposal to Appoint Relieving Officers as Inspectors of Nuisances.-A letter was received from the Local Government Board stating that they had considered the representations of the Board with reference to appointing the two relieving officers as inspectors of nuisances, and as it would be against their general rule, they were not prepared to make an exception in this case. The unsatisfactory condition of the union was evidenced by the report of Dr. Parsons, and the employment of these officers as inspectors of nuisances would not tend to improve matters.- The chairman That is a lecture for you, anyway —Dr. Jones: A very mild one—The chairman" I do not think it is a mild one. There is no doubt about this; the Corwen Union was the cause of the Local Government Board sending down an officer. Corwen was the black spot.— Capt. Taylor: It is not a. white one now. Election of InspectoT.-Captain Best moved that the sanitary inspector be re-elected, in accordance with notice given.—The Rev. D. Jones seconded —Mr. W. E. Williams As the neighbourhood of Corwen is a black spot" in the union, and as we have had our present inspector for some years I beg to propose that we advertise for an inspec- tor of nuisances.—Capt. Taylor: I must take the part of the inspector of nuisances. It is not his fault that the nuisances exist. He has reported hundreds and hundreds of cases, and it is our fault that the nuisances have not been abated — The chairman said his experience with the Local Government Board extended over a period of about twenty years, and he could assure the Board that they could not dismiss the officer without some satisfactory reason.—Dr. Jones was anxious to know what the salary jje n, have thought the proper way would have been to fix what salary they were prepared to eivp nnri then let Mr. Williams have a chance to accept it and if he would not, why let him leave. Mr j' White commented upon the salary paid, it beino^ lower than that in any other union, and'nronn^ri that it be raised to £ 100.—The Rev. D. Jones proposed that the salary remain as before and this was seconded.—Mr. C. W. Richards moved that the salary should be £80, which should embrace all extras.—Finally, Mr. John Williams was appointed at his previous salary.