Welsh Newspapers
Search 15 million Welsh newspaper articles
5 articles on this Page
Advertising
WINTER! WINTER!! GENTS' OVERCOATS. OVERCOATS. OVERCOATS. YOUTHS' OVERCOATS. OVERCOATS. OVERCOATS. BOYS' OVERCOATS. OVERCOATS. OVERCOATS. At 20 per cent. BELOW Market Value. AN EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. A Splendid Show of FANCY GOODS suitable for useful XMAS PRESENTS, AT E. R. PARRY, 9, Chapel Street, (1435-4i) LLANGOLLEN. THE MIDLAND COUNTIES WATCH COMPANY, OF VYSE-STREET, BIRMINGHAM. Let every reader of this send for our beautiful new Illustrated Catalogue,containing 1,000 unsolicited testimonials and over 1,000 fine Copper-plate Engravings of Watches Jewellery, and Electro Plate, sent gratis and post free on application, to any part of the world. GENTLEMEN'S FINE SILVER, flat crystal glass, 25s. I Frequent. LADIBS' FIITE SIL- _.re-" lySold VEB, flat crystal glass, ff for Treble highly finished move- ,Y H| II the ments, 25s. Prices, mi ja Money YOUTHS' FINE SIL- 25G. FTFLG VEB, flat crystal glass, 25s. LADIES' GOLD LE- VERS, in exquisitely chased cases, 70s. Gents' do. engine F-. d. turned cases. 80 0 Gents' Silver Key- less English Hall marked Levers 60 0 less Hunting Cases, English Hall-marked. 67 6 Fine Gold Keyless Lever strong, heavy cases .100 0 Gents' Fine Gold Keyless, in hunt- ing cases 140 0 Ladies' very 67 6d 80s heavy Keyless, 67s. 6d. 80s. in 18-ct. gold cases 100 Cheques or Post-office Orders must be made payable at £ V0mpany's Ma?ager, Mr. A. •PERCY, on receipt of will be registered post free to any part of the United Kingdom, and for 2s. 6d. per watch to any part of the postal world. (1764) LAMPS OWATT'S T>ATENT LAMPS XVOWATT'S X ATENT LAMPS «■«" LAMPS LAMPS The "Split-Wick ANUCAPNIC' LAMPS And LORNE L IMPS LAMPS 1 RE she most ECONOMIC LAMPS I'IGHFC Producers. They LAMPS FUA%FXE 1FT11DROP °F °U> keeping T i the Flame rail trn al1 the wfciU-_ » iVfl Chimney, No SmvTte, JVo Smell. LAMPS TJ ~——- —- T A \f"DC! -None Gmmne hut those Stamped :-BO WATT8 PA TENT." LAMPS ——_ LAMPS THE PATENT "GORDON" LAMPS HURRICANE LAMP LAMPS Strongest & Best Lantern LAMPS ^°R (->UTDOOR ^SE EVER introduced. T A TVI~T>Q Retail from all Ironmongers and XJAJLIRO Lamp-Dealers. LAMPS Wholesale only from LAMPS THOMAS ROWATT & SONS, LAMPS Edinburgh, London, & Dublin. (1762) SEND YOUR CHRISTMAS ORDERS TO J. ROWLANDS, WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER, LLANGOLLEN, WHO ALWAYS SELLS THE PUREST & BEST ARTICLES AT THE LOWEST PRICES. Established 1863. jp piiANIv ETC HER, Organist of the Parish Church, RECEIVES PUPILS FOR THE ORGAN, PIANO, SINGING AND HARMONY. TERMS ON APPLICATION. 21, REGENT STREET, LLANGOLLEN. (1770) ARMY SERVICE. YOUNG MEN wishing to JOIN HER JL MAJESTY'S ARMY can obtain ail information as to the Conditions of Service and advantages of the Army, on application at any Post Office. Great prospects of promotion are offered to eligible Young Men. Applications can be made, either personally or by letter, to the Officer commanding the Regimental District at Wrexham, or to the nearest Volunteer Serieaat-Instructor or other Recruiter. (1719) GRAPES FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL HOTEL, LLANGOLLEN. ROBERT JONES begs to inform the inhabi- tants of Llangollen and neighbourhood that he has taken the above Hotel, which for the last 45 years has been conducted by Mr. Edward Roberts, and hopes, by strict attention to business, and by supplying the public with wines, spirits, ale, porter, &c., of the best quality, to merit a share of their patronage. This establishment has been completely re-furnished, and is now replete with all the conveniences of a first-class hotel. EXTENSIVE STABLING ACCOMMODATION. Special Tariff for Tourists and Excursion Parties. (1615) TO THE RESIDENTS OF LLANGOLLEN AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. IF YOU WISH VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY, Call at Mrs. Hilditch's, 13, WEST STREET, Who will also receive Goods and Orders for R. WARREN, DYER AND CLEANER, RHYL. LADIES' CHIP, STRAW, LEGHORN, -Lj and Felt Hats dyed different colours, and changed to fashion. White Angola Rugs, and Sheep Skin Mats dyed any colour. Furs of all kinds, Muffs, Capes, Jackets, cleaned and dyed. Ostrich Feathers of any colour, dyed two or three shades on one feather. SPECIAL NOTICE.-Seal Skin Jackets can be re-dyed Fashionable Brown. N.B.-Dyeing and Cleaning in all its various branches. Goods sent for, and delivered free of charge. The favour of your patronage is respectfully solicited. A Splendid Large Pair of Crimson Silk Curtains on Sale, very reasonable. (1730) HOW IS YOUR LIVER? HOW IS YOUR LIVER? YOUR LIVER. If you have a dry, harsh and T yellow skin, a dull pain in the YOUR LIVER. ri^ht sMe extending to the shoulder blade and pit of the Y„ T T-t-r-riT? stomach, a tenderness over the UU.K .Lii VJiiK. region of the liver, and some- times an enlargement of that YOUR LIVER, organ, yellowness of the eyes, JJL bowels irregular, generally dis- Yr»rrt? TTVT?!? posed to looseness, a hacking OUR LIVER. OR DRY COUGH> IRREGULAR petite, shortness of breathing, YOUR LIVER. feet and hands generally cold, I jL tongue coated white, a dis- YOUR LIVER, agreeable taste in the mouth, low spirits, blotches on the Ynnn T T-rTT,TJ face and neck, palpitation of UUIT JJIV-CJK. the heart, disturbed sleep, heartburn, disinclination to YOUR LIVER, exertion-if you have any of JL these symptoms, you are suf- yOUR LIVER. &^T„dLSld »T £ Y„tt„ t TTrT1 „ once Nature's best remedy— OUR LIVER, composed of Hops, Buchia, Mandrake (Podophyllin), YOUR LIVER. Dandelion, and other ingre- JL dients, properly combined, W j fyjtr> -■ T"Y7TTT? making it the greatest Liver YUBTT, LAVtAi. Regulator, Appetiser, Tonic, and Mild Stimulant (without ,y°UR LIVER, intoxicating) on earth, and ■YOUR LIVER. HOP BITTERS. -C-RNRTR TTVFP September 14th, 1883. YOUR LIVER. From S. G. Bardwell, St. Stephen's-street, Northwich, YOUR LIVER. passenger broker, shipping JL agent, &c., &c. Yr»TTi? r i? I write you to state I have UUH. -LiIVJiiK. uged your Hop Bitters for two years, and my health has per- YOUR LIVER, fectly recovered. Before taking the Bitters, I had frequent at- YOUR LIVER, tacks of bilious sickness, so JL bad that I was compelled to Y„ TT» T -NR-MR* UP for days. I tried several UU1C IJIVER. medicines, all to no effect. I am never without the Bitters, YOUR LIVER, for if I have any bad symptoms -iL I at once take a dose. In fact, I Y/~VTTT> T TITT/ >> never take any other medicine OUR LIVER. now_ „ Many of my friends have tried them also with a like YOUR LIVER, result. I had suffered for nearly forty years, and it is YOUR LIVER. marvellous what good they JL have done me. I should be YOTTI? T TT7TTT? quite willing to give you a \J U xi 1J1 V itixl. testimonial if you wish one. YOUR LIVER. Bradpole Road, Bridport. Sirs,—Having suffered from YOUR LIVER. I.COMPLAi?IT' AND TRIED almost everything generally YOTTT? T TVTTT? ys-e<^ bT?t obtja?ning no relief, I UUR L.IVEK. tried Hop Bitters, and am Ynow to be seen any day in per- OUR LIVER, feet health. I am, sirs, yours, &c., T. G. ROBERTSON. Y°UE LIVER. 22, Brighton Eoad, South YOUR LIVER. 18tt,1883. Gentlemen,—I have much YOUR LIVER, pleasure in informing you that I have derived great benefit Ynrrn T from the "Hop Bitters,"having JJIVEK. now taken six bottles. They are excellent, both for liver YOUR LIVER, and kidney complaints, from -L which I have been suffering. YOUR LIVER. Faithfully yours, JL J. ORD. YOUR LIVER. United States Consulate Manchester. Hop Bitters Co. YOUR LIVER. Gentlemen,-Since writing JL you a few weeks ago of the YOTTR TiTVF.R great benefit I have derived VUii IjIVHili. from takjn? „ Hop BitterS)„ J YR»TTI? T TT7170 £ ave a friend of mine who had UUlv -LIVER, been suffering much from dys- pepsia and sluggish liver a YOUR LIVER, bottle, and the change was JL marvellous; he appeared Ynm? TTTrwn another being altogether. He OUR LIVER. had tried so-called remedies without any benefit. This is YOUR LIVER, not the only cure I have known your medicine to effect. I could YOUR LIVER name over a dozen. JL Yours respectfully, ARTHUR C. HALL, Consular Clerk. HOW IS YOUR LIVER? HOW IS YOUR LIVER? CAUTION.—See that Dr. Soule's" name is on the bottle,without which none can be genuine. ON SALE, a HANDSOME WELSH EDITION of the BIBLE (Royal 4to, 13 inches by 10 inches), in ten parts, with over 40 beautiful STEEL ENGRAVINGS, being an EXPLANATORY AND PRACTICAL COMMENTARY by the Rev. Thomas Rees, D.D. Cost Price, A2 10s.; Selling Price, P.I. Address-W. M., Advertiser Office. TO LET, BRYNDYFFRYN, 12 Rooms besides Kitchen, Scullery, &c. Good Garden- Rent .£30. Apply to Mr. James Clarke, House Agent. Llangollen. f3000,) WATKIN & DA VIES, T) LUMBERS, GLAZIERS, JJAINTER^, j!- HOUSE DECORATORS SIGN WRITERS, GILDERS, AND PAPERHANGERS, CHAPEL STREET, LLANGOLLEN. (487) A GRAND EXHIBITION OF CHRISTMAS TREES Will take place at the NATIONAL SCHOOLS, LLANGOLLEN, On THURSDAY, the 31st of Decembfr, i.885, From 3 to 5, and from 6 to 10 p.n., And on FRIDAY, the 1st of January, 1386, From 6 to 10 p.m. UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF 1 MRS. TOTTENHAM, OF PLAS BfeS^YN. FANCY FAIR ARTICLES Of every description will be offered for Sale at very Moderate Prices, and otherwise disposed of by the Art Union System or by Cheap Johns Unreserved Auction. Contributions in work, or in cash, or bj cheque, towards these Christmas Trees will be tlankfully received and acknowledged by the following 'adies:- i •rs1" ^ushes, Minffordd; Mrs. Stanhope Bill, Oak. leigh; Mrs. Tanqueray, Penybryn Mrs. J. Ellis, Regent Street; Mrs. J. E. Hughes, Regent Street; Mrs. James, The Vicarage. The Trees will be most brilliantly lightec up and decorated with Chinese Lamps, &o. Charge for Entrance :—First Day 6d.; Second Day, 3d.; Children, Half-price. Proceeds of Trees to be devoted to eear the expenses of Church, Schools, and Mission Cmpels for the year. Any excess above £ 30 to bo applied towards the new Entrance into Church, atii Dwarf Wall and Iron Palisade round Schools. (1797) WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLEIiY. Watches, Clocks, & Jewellery REPAr\J'JD ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE And at the Most Reasonable Prices AT G. H. SEELEY'S, 33, CHURCH STREET, LLANGOLLEN. COUNTRY JOBS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION AT CUSTOMERS' HOMES. An Entirely New Stock of FASHIONABLE BANGLES BROOCIES, EAR-RINGS, CHAINS, STUDS, &c., In Gold and Silver, AT MARVELLOUSLY CHEAP PRICES ENGAGEMENT, WEDDING, 9' MOURlING RINGS. 11687-2i] 42, Castle Street and PEOPLE'S CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. SALE NOW ON. [1638-61] ALMANACKS, YEAR BOOKS, DIARIES, ANNUAL VOLUMES, XMAS ANNUALS & NUMBERS DAILY TO HAND. MA EW YEAR XMAS & MEW YEAR W CARDS BEST VALUE IN PACKETS AT Id., 2d., 4d., 6d., and Is., WONDERFULLY CHEAP, FROM THE BEST MAKERS.. Orders received for Xmas Numbers of the GRAPHIC, ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, &c., at HUGH JONES'S, "ADVERTISER" OFFICE, CASTLE STREET, LLANGOLLEN. IMPORTANT NOTICE. RQBEKT EVANS, Wheelwright, &c., OAK STREET, LLANGOLLEN, BEGS to return his sincere thanks to the Gentry, Farmers, Tradesmen, and the public at large, for the kind support they have given him since he has commenced business in this town, and to announce that he has secured more commodious Premises, and HAS OPENED A BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. Having secured the services of a competent and practical Smith, he is prepared to undertake all work in wood or iron entrusted to him, especially PLOUGHS AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. CARRIAGE MAKING AND REPAIRING. By strict attention to business, R. E. hopes to merit a share of their support. All orders done on the most reasonable terms- Llangollen, May 21th. (1651) OUN JpiRE AND LIFE OFFICES LONDON. FIRE. ESTABLISHED 1710. The Oldest Purely Fire Office in the World. Home and Foreign Insurances against koss by Fire and Lightning at moderate rates. Losses settled with promptness and libarality. LIFE. ESTABLISHED 1810. Profits divided every five years. Large Bonuses. Tontine Bonus Policies granted. Very low Premiums without Participation in Profits. No partnership Liability. Simple Proposal Forms. For further information, apply to the following Agents:—Llangollen—Messrs. MINSHALL & PARRY, JONES, Chapel-street. 11610) ON SOCIAL PURITY AND THE INFIR- MITIES OF MAN. Addressed specially to young men, with advice on Health, and cortaining Recipes that will restore the nervous and debilitated to the full power of Manhood. Free for the benefit of all who desire a safe and speedy cure, without the aid of Quacks. Send one stamp to prepay jostage. Address—Secretary, Institute of Anatomr, Bir- mingham. (1443) SALE BY MESSRS. D. ROBERTS & SON. On TUESDAY NEXT, December 29th, 1885, at BONRON, Gwyddelwern, near Corwen, ■i n HEAD OF CATTLE, 6 HORSES and ±U COLTS, 2 large Stacks of Hay, 6 large Stacks of Oats and Barley, Turnips (all the Crops to go off), a Collection of Farming Implements and Gearing (all quite new), the property of Mr. Walter Davies, who is leaving. The usual credit or discount given. Lunch at 11, and Sale at 12 o'clock. Auctioneers' Offices, Temple Buildings, Corwen. (1795) ON SALE, GOOD HAY, STRAW, and 0 POTATOES. Apply to Mr. John Turner, Gardden Lodge, Ruabon. (1796) ASSEMBLY ROOMS, LLANGOLLEN. AMATEUR CONCERT, TUESDAY, January 12th. Proceeds to be expended upon BLANKETS and COALS FOR THE POOR. (1799) ST. COLLEN'S LODGE SCHOOL. MRS. ELLIS begs to thank her friends for the kind support they have hitherto given her, and to inform them that the MISSES EDWARDS Will succeed her in the proprietorship of the School. Pupils will re-assemble January 18th. (1880) A DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES & LITTLE BOYS Is about to be commenced in the house lately occupied by the Misses Watts, TY'N-Y-WERGLODD, REGENT STREET, LLANGOLLEN, BY MISS EDITH PRYCE-JONES, Daughter of the late J. Pryce-Jones, Esq., of the Grove Park School, Wrexham, and sister of Miss Pyce-Jones, Ladies' Boarding School, Wrexham. Miss Edith Pryce-Jones holds a Senior Cambridge Certificate in honours, and has excellent testimonials from the head-mistress of Howell's School, Denbigh, and also from the Principal of a School in Germany, where she resided for some time, and others. Kindly apply for particulars and terms, which are strictly moderate, before Jan. 15th, at Trevor Villa, Wrexham after that date Miss Pryce-Jones will be happy to give a personal interview at her rooms in Regent Street. School duties commence on Jan. 18th. (1798)
TO CORRESPONDENTS, &c.
TO CORRESPONDENTS, &c. Our Bardic Editor is the Rev. J. H. Hughes ("Ieuan o Leyn "), Gardden House, Ruabon. The bards wifl £ therefore, send their productions to his address.
[No title]
T — THF. death is announced of another Welsh literate, lxnuroiy, avtr, Anmcw •»ones Brereton (better known as Andreas o F6n "), which took place at Mold, after a short illness, on Wednes- day week. Mr. Brereton took considerable interest in eisteddfodau and every movement having for its object the improvement of the Welsh. In 1878, he was presented with a testi- monial of £300 in recognition of his valuable labours, and with that high-mindedness which always characterised his actions, he transferred the amount to the benefit of Aberystwyth College, where there is now an exhibition bearing his name. His loss will be deeply felt. THE armistice between Bulgaria and Servia still continues, and a settlement for peace may not be far distant. As a preliminary condition, the International Military Commission now at Pirot has requested both principalities to declare that they will accept its decision. Prince Alexander has, in consequence, telegraphed to Constanti- nople asking whether the Sultan, as his sovereign, would approve of such acceptance on the part of the Prince, especially as it would necessitate the evacuation without guarantees for the future, or any indemnity for the Bulgarian victories. On Monday, the commission signed a protocol em- bodying the following decisions:—The Servians to evacuate Bulgarian territory by December 25, and the Bulgarians to evacuate Pirot by December 27, the armistice to continue till March 1. By the return of the Lord-Advocate (Conser- vative) for Edinburgh and St. Andrews Univer- sities, and Mr. Leonard Lyell (Liberal) for Orkney and Shetland, the new House of Commons is now nominally complete, the 670 seats having been filled in accordance with the writs issued. The state of parties is-Liberals, 334; Conser- vatives, 249; Nationalists, 86. There are, however, four members who were elected to two seats each and there is also the tie for the St. Andrews Burghs, which will no doubt necessitate a fresh contest. At all events, as neither of the rival candidates is entitled to vote in the House, there will practically be altogether five members less than the full quota at the meeting of Parliament. The estimated gross total of voters who have polled is as follows :-Liberals and Independent Liberals, 4,362,360 Conservatives, 1,825,381; and Nationalists, 296,414. The House of Commons will, it is stated, meet for the despatch of business the week after the Speaker has been elected and the members have been sworn. PEOPLE residing in England, a contemporary reminds us, are in the habit, finding that Wales returns only three Conservatives into Parliament, of calling the Welsh "a nation of Liberals," and of using other words implying that the Conser- vatives are almost as rare as the dodo in the Principality. But it is evident that they are labouring under a very erroneous impression, as can be proved by an analysis of the voting at the recent elections. Of the 30 members returned, 26 secured their seats through contests. The returns show that 105,998 votes were given to Liberal candidates, and 70,894 to Conservative candidates, counting the 1,907 votes given the Independent candidate in Merionethshire as having been given to a Liberal, and by giving 2,000 of the votes given to the Labour and Liberal candidates in the Rhondda district to the Conser- vatives. Allowing again 9,000 votes to each of the three constituencies—Merthyr^(2), Swansea district, and Mid Glamorganshire—who returned the four unopposed members, and giving 5,500 of them to the Liberals and 3,500 to the Conser- vatives in the event of contests, which would not be an unfair apportionment, the total Liberal vote would be brought to 126,998, and the Conserva- tive to 84,894. Now if the principle of propor- tionate representation were made to apply, the Principality would be sending up about 11 Conservative members and 19 Liberals, which happened to be the respective numbers in 1874. It must remain as an uncontroverted fact that, according to the results of the late elections, more than one-third the electors in Wales are Conser- ] vatives, however inadequately they may be ] represented in the forthcoming Parliament.
CHRISTMASTIDE.
CHRISTMASTIDE. WE have once more reacbedtha.t joyous season when all the world is kin, and ere this issue has reached the hands of most of its readers Christ- mas will have dawned upon them. The air is cold, but the blood is warm; the spirit of the season diffuses itself spontaneously among the whole human family; and the pleasure which we feel in this remote corner of the world finds response across the sea and in every clime where the seraphic hymn Peace on earth, good will toward men has been heard. What a relief after the political tumult and strife of the last few months, when all social ties appeared to have been severed. The heart is now open, and brotherly love is kindled; the sharp angularities of life are rubbed off, and men are taught that after all they are members of one family, and its influences are benign in every grade of society. Surely this is a blessed gain. The rich man gives of his riches, and has the consciousness that he helps to send rays of gladness into hearts weighed down with the burden of care. The less-favoured brethren have gathered up their little store to make merry at Christmas time, and round hearths where gaiety is a rare visitor he now plays a welcome part. None are excluded from the grand festival, all might find pleasure and happiness within its influence-not always in the same degree or in the same manner, yet still in some shape. He is indeed a forlorn outcast to whom the season brings no relief. The atmosphere is lighter and the grasp of friendship heartier than at other times. The business man forgets his anxieties-the workman lays down his implements and casts off the yoke that cumbers him through- out the year-the keen partisan is softened in his prejudices—the stream of life runs, if only for a brief space, in a calm and unruffled course. It is a break, radiant and beautiful, in the monotony of strife and acrimony. The sound of the church bells in the morning air now proclaims the Chris- tian's hope and the Christian's joy, and never do the notes strike more blithely on the ear than when they ring out on Christmas morn. From the church to the home the same tokens are seen -there is sober joy in the sactuary, there is unalloyed pleasure in the domestic circle. It is a time when the family is re-united, and if the older members have gone out to make their own way in the world, they now return to the familiar scene to give joy to the hearts of parents and to revive the love lof sisters and brothers. All this is intensely good and nobly elevating. It is a wise thing to maintain these ancient usages. They bring nothing but good in their train a Christ- mas rightly spent must be a happy one, and, therefore, the hearty and cordial congratulations of the season are more than empty forms. "A Happy Christmas is a blessed wish, expressing an infinity of gooduess and pleasure of the sub- limest strain. In the battle of public life hard knocks are given and received, of which we have our share; but at this season the clang of parties is drowned in the joy-bells and the mirthful pleasure. Into the charmed circle we speed our readers, and whether at other times they be friends or opponents, we here wish them "A HAPPY CHRISTMAS."
LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS.
LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. LLANGOLLEN. THE TRAINS, this day (Friday) will, as usual run as on Sundays. THE GAS.—•' Householder writes to enquire the reason why such a disagreeable smell emanates from the gas these days ? THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL COLLECTING CARDS.— All the kind friends who have charge of these cards are urgently requested to bring them, together with the sums obtained, to the Assembly Room, at eleven o'clock a.m., on Saturday, January 2nd, when Capt. Best will receive the same. CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE PARISH CHURCH.—The following will be the order or tue services at the Parish Church to-day -—Holy Communion (Choral), at 8 a.m., hymns 60, 59, 316. At 10 30 a.m.. mat- ins, sermon, and; hymns 60, 59, and 58. At 7 p.m., evensong, anthem "Sing 0 Heavens," Magnificat and Nun c Dimitis, Bunnett in F, hymns 60, 59, and 329. At 8 p.m., special service of carols with solos from the Messiah by Master Harry Tebbutt, of St. Alban's Church, Holborn. THE WINTER CIRCUITS OF THE JUDGES.—The following are the circuits chosen by the judges of the Queen's Bench Division for the ensuing Winter Assizes, which are expected to commence about the 11th of January next:—North Wales Circuit, Mr. Baron Pollock; South Wales Circuit, Lord Chief Justice Coleridge Oxford Circuit, Mr. Baron Hud- dlestone and Mr. Justice Wills. Both civil and criminal business will be taken at these assizes. ORDINATION FOR THE DIOCESE OF ST. ASAPH.— At a general ordination held by the Bishop of Saint Asaph in his Cathedral Church on:Sunday, Dec. 20th, the following gentlemen were ordained :—Deacons, James Davies, B.A., Sidney Sussex College, Cam- bridge, licensed to the curacy of Chirk; John Daniel, B.A., St. David's College, licensed to the curacy of Llanfaircaereinion; priests, David Davies, B.A.. Jesus College, Oxford; David Griffiths, B.A., St. David's .College; John Griffith, B.A., St. John's College, Oxford James Edward Jones, B.A., Trinity College, Dublin; John Owen, B.A., St. David's College; Herbert Reginald Scott, B.A., St. Mary Magdalene College, Oxford. THE WELSH IN EDINBURGH.-On Sunday, the 13th inst., Welsh people in Edinburgh had an opportunity, through the kindness of the Rev. Rowland Ellis, incumbent of St. Paul's Church, and recently vicar of Mold, of worshipping in their own language, which, we are sure, all embraced, for the number present could not have been less than 200. The service was read by the Rev. E. J. Owen, one of the curates, and an excellent sermon preached by the Rev. Rowland Ellis. It does seem a pity that so worthy a man as the incumbent of St. Paul's should have been allowed to leave his native Wales, wel say allowed, for his departure could certainly, we think, have been avoided. The Church in Wales can ill afford to lose so excellent a man, especially in these days when [the ory of the Liberationists is heard on all sides. LITERATURE.- Tlte Pictorial World Christmas number is very well illustrated, and contains an interesting tale by Bret Harte; but the paper on which it is printed is not of a superior quality, otherwise it is an excellent shilling's worth.—Messrs. Percy Lund and Co., of the Country Press, Ilkley, have just issued a somewhat unique book, entitled Wise Sayings, and containing a selection of short, pithy extracts from the writings of great men. These selections are left without the authors' names, and a prize of three guineas is offered to anyone assigning correct authorship to the largest number of quotations. Nov. 25th, 1876, is the last date for competitions to be sent in. It is expected that this novel publication will meet with a large sale. OBITUARY.—Our obituary record this week con- tains the death of a member of our police force, Mr. Edward Cash, which took place at his residence in John-street, yesterday (Thursday) morning. P.C. Cash, though complaining since the time of the East Denbighshire election, when he was ordered to Cefn, was on duty up to Tuesday week, but next day took to bed, suffering from rheumatic fever. He was in the very prime of life, and was a strong, healthy, able-bodied officer, and no one thought that his end was so near. He was a very active and intelligent policeman, and, we believe, found favour with his superiors. P.C. Cash, who was a native of Moss, near Wrexham, joined the force about four years ago, had been stationed at Wrexham and Ruthin, and came here in May last, and was married in June. The general sympathy evinced with the young widow who has to bear this crushing blow is great. RELIGIOUS SERVICER AND PREACHERS.-The order of the services aid the preachers at the various places of worship for next Sunday (1st Sunday after Christmas) are as follow Parish (St. Collen's) Church: Matins at 10 30 a.m. Hymns 60,58,62,379. Litany and children's service at 3 15 p.m., Hyms 62 and 329, and Evensong at 6 p.m., Hymns, 60. 62, 67,63. Rev.BnoohRhysJamcs.B.D.,vicar; Rev. Robert Ellis LI.D., and Rev. D. Oarrog Jçnes, B.A., curates. St. John's (Welsh) Church (AtVbey-road) sermons at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Llantysilio Church English services the first Sunday in the month at 10 30 a.m. and 3 15 p.m., other Sundays 3 15 p.m. Welsh services at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Rev. J. S. Jones B.A., vicar. English Baptist Chapel (Penybryn): sermons at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.rn. by the Rev. W. Pow,oll, Llangollen. Rehoboth Calvinistic Methodist Chapel: sermons at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. W. E'oulk js, pastor. English Wesleyan Chapel (Market-street) sermons at 1115 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. T. Rose, Wrexham. Welsh Wesleyan Chapel: sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 07 the Rev. R. Jones, Llangollen, and R. Evans, Cefn. Welsh Baptist Chapel: sermons at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. by the Rev. D. Williams, pastor. Congregational Chapel (Church-street): prayer meetings 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Brook-street Mission Room sermons at 10 a.m. and 6p.m. by the Rev. Thomas Jones, Llangollen. SERIOUS FIRE.-Shortly after ten o'clock on Friday evening, a fire, which, but for its timely dis- covery and the prompt arrival of help, might have proved of a most disastrous character, occurred in the outbuildings at the rear of the Church-street Vaults, which is in the occupation of Mr. Robert Ellis. In a large room formerly used as a club room was stored between four and five tons of hay, and it is believed that this became ignited by the over-heating of a flue which communicated from a boiler beneath and the chimney of this room. The alarm of fire quickly spread, and in a short time hundreds of willing hands were on the spot, render- ing all the assistance in their power. A chain of men was formed extending from the scene of fire in the direction of the back premises of the Prince of Wales Inn, where the water was pumped, and after about half-an-hour's hard work the flames were got under, and ultimately completely extin- guished. At one time, so alarming was the outlook that it was considered prudent to take the pre- caution of removing the furniture from the adjoin- ing houses to a place of safety. The fact cannot be concealed that had the fire occurred an hour or two later on, nothing could have prevented the whole of the adjoining block of dwelling houses, stables, &c., falling a prey to the devouring element. The whole of the hay was destroyed, and the greater part of the roof made worthless. Mr. Robt. Ellis returns his warmest thanks to all who helped to extinguish the fire. CHRISTMAS CHEER. During the recent parliamentary contests there was no cry which had a more potent influence in damping the enthusiasm of both political parties than the one so often resorted to. which cast such gloomy forebodings respecting the universal De- pression of Trade throughout this country. Judging, however, from the profuse and beautifo1 provision made by our local tradesmen at this season of the year for satisfying the varied tastes ot their customers, one might imagine that we had been instantaneously transported into a state of commercial activity and prosperity, the like of which had never before existed in this country. Butchers, grocers, confectioners, fruiterers, provision dealers, etc., vie with each other, in exhibiting to the astonished gaze of the public vast collections of the most tempting articles of consumption, and from the rapid sale which these seem to meet with it may be imagined that Trade Depression has but little affected our local community at least. I" is satisfactory to know that, notwithstanding loud complaints heard on every hand of hard tinier this festive season will be celebrated in as real and hearty a manner as formerly, and that peace good will will reign triumphant on m any a hearth) on which will be congregated the scattered mem- bers of the family, who will recount the many incidents in life which have befallen them since last they met, and bring back to memory days Of long ago. No doubt, the greatest attraction this year as if1 former years was the abundant and excellent supply of meat exhibited by the butchers, the quantity in many instances being so large that the accommodation provided in their public places ol business was far too inadequate to display it. to quality, this could not fail to satisfy the variej* desires of the most extreme epicures. Following our usual custom, we have the pleasure of few details of each butcher's establishment in con- secutive order, commencing in Castle-street MR. JOHN EDWARDS. The show provided by Mr. Jno. Edwards was this year, as indeed it has always been, of the very best description, while the handiwork of the ladies o the establishment in the way of decorations 'wa8 peculiarly neat and appropriate to the occasiOn. The show of beef comprised a fine bullock, fed "j E. Evans, Esq., Bronwylfa. Ruabon, and by Mr. Edwards at Wrexham. This prime animj1* had obtained a prize of a silver cup in compa^ [ .with tlirc*r> other beasts, as bewi^ the fo* animals in the sale. To provide for the incre»«e** demands of his customers durL the Chrisuin^ season. Mr. Edwards had also a veiy nice heifer, is by Mr. J. P. Richards, Pentrefelin. and also a hetiet fed by Mr. Jones, Priddbwll, Llansilin. In mutton, Mr. Edwards exhibited in his shop about fifty sheep of the primest possible quality, while the tota killed by him to meet the Christmas demands wa: 129, fed by Capt. Best, Vivod, Mr. Hammon, Pengwern Hall, Messrs. H. Davies, Gelli, Nanty > R. Hughes, Forge, Chirk, R. Jones, Pen Frong^f■ > Glyn, and —. Jones, Towyn, respectively. Edwards had also a nice little calf fed by Roberts, Lloran House, and a porker, fed by Owen Owens, Cwmtydi. MR. THOMAS ROGERS. Here, again, the dimensions of the shop wer« far too confined to exhibit the immense quantity 0 stuff which had been provided for the consumption, although, as was the case at tn establishment below, every available space froo floor to ceiling had been utilised. The decoration3 in evergreens and various devices were also ot novel and rather unusual character, and attracted more than ordinary attention. Mr. Rogers's show of beef included one extraordinary prime short" horn heifer bred at Wynnstay, and fed by Henry Dennis, Esq., New Hall, Ruabon. The live weig? of this beast was over 18 cwts., and it was probacy one of the largest ever killed in this town. It W» purchased from Mr. F. Lloyd, at Wrexham field Show, on the previous Monday, where it gained two prizes for special excellence. In miitto » Mr. Rogers's shop displayed about 50 grand we^fw)' the total killed by him for Christmas being which included 6 fed by Capt. Best, Vivod, of exce lent quality, 8 fed by Mr. Morris, Lloran Issa> bred and fed by Mr. T. Morris, Lloran Ucha, 5 ot and fed by Mr. J. Hughes, Pentrecoed, Oswestryi 25 bred and fed by Mr. A. Evans, Tymaes, Llan- rhaiadr, 5 by Mr. E. Buckley, Glaniwrch, 5 by C. Buckley, Cefn Issa, Llanrhaiadr, 20 by Mr. Evans, Plasdu, 6 by Mr. Thomas, Pontricket, 12 W Mr. Davies, Glyn, 10 by Mr. Edwards, Ilafod, Rhiwlas, 25 by Mrs. Williams, Maesmochnant, by Mrs. Davies, Banhadle, Llangedwyn, 2 Yorkshire porkers bred and fed by Captain Vivod. The game department of the show w well stocked with a quantity of pheasants, har > etc., from Major Tottenham's of Plas Berwyn. MR. SAMUEL LLOYD. « Mr. Lloyd's show was fully up to the mark of former years, and comprised one prime bulloe (fellow to that killed by Mr. Jno. Edwards), E. Evans, Esq., Bronwylfa, Wrexham, the quai\ of the beef being in every respect excellent. 1 Lloyd's neat and compact stock of mutton was, usual, of the most tempting character, and inc ded 4 prime Welsh wethers fed by Mr. Morn » Lloran, 10 very fine wethers fed by Mr. Davi » Plas Eglwyseg, 5 ditto fed by Mr. Edwards, Llyllt 5 ditto fed by Mr. Edwards, Penybryn, Glyn. addition to the above, Mr. Lloyd had two very go. porkets also fed by Mr. Edwards, Penybryn. shop had been tastefully decorated, and the s was in every respect worthy of the high reputaw Mr. Lloyd maintains among our local butchers. MR. HENRY LODWICK. It was generally admitted that Mr. Lodwick's show of meat far eclipsed that of any former year, and notably so in the beef, which consisted, o prime 4 year old heifer, fed by J. Dickin, Esq.) his Home Farm, Ty'ndwr, Llangollen. This wa very fine beast in every respect, and the exce character of the feeding was the subject Of the most favourable comments from the best-known local judges on such matters. Mr. Lodwic showed 4 very prime Shropshire sheep, feet 7 same gentleman, and 12 excellent Welsh wethers fed by Mr. Thos'. Jones, Weniar, besides a numu fed by Mr. Buckley, Llanrhaiadr, and tue making 42 in all, of his own feeding. In a to this, there was a very nice porket fed J p Maxwell, Eglwyseg. The decorations ot tneI BU. £ were very tastefully arranged, and the show waS In all respects of the most creditable description. MRS. PARRY, BRIDGE STREET. ON This old-established and well-known sn°P> u all previous occasions of the kind, relied solely upon the quality of the stuff exhibited rather tha P the quantity of the meat which had been pr P_, for the market. An interesting feature ra. Parry's show was the fact that all the bee and pork had been obtained from the im^ neighbourhood, and it is but fair to ac n gfj that the character of the stock bore .er favourable comparison with that obtained ini ei the Wrexham tOr Oswestry market, In beef, Mrs,