Wrexham Guardian

-n- (JTOtmlj. We shall be glad to rerr:re intimations of clerical prefer- ments and appointments. A testimonial is to be given to tlis* Roy D. H. Ellis, minor canon, who is leaving Bangor. A Church Miss:on at Walsall has been conducted with great earnestness. On Sunday evening the churches and other preaching places ware crowded. By special request, many of the licensed victuallers kept their houses closed either during the service or during the whole evening. The Rev R. H. William*, M.A., vicar ot Llandrygarn- cum-Bodwrog, Aiubsey, has been preferred by the Bishop of Banger to the rectory of Llansadwrn, vacant by the resignation of the Rev. J. Roberts. The value of The vicarage of Llandrvgarn is in the gif; of Jesus College, Oxford, and is worth £232. Mr Williams has left it since 186i.

CHURCH SERVICES. Hie Church Lists should reach our Office by Thursday, otheriviss we cannot insert them. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 187G.—FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT. LESSONS &C —Collect for 1st Sunday in Advent to be repeated with the other Collects in Advent, until Christmas Eve. Morning First lesson, Isaiah 1: Second leson 1 Peter cT5 Evening = First lesson, Isaiah 2, or c. 4, v. 2; Second lesson, John 13, to v. 21.

CATHEDRAL. CHESTER. Sunday. Morning Service at 11 o'clock: Service, Wesley in "F Introit Kvrie, and Credo, Wesley in F: Anthem, "Sleepers wake," Mendelsohn; Celebration of Holy Com- munion after sermon Preacher, Canon in Residence or The Afternoon Service at 4 o'clockWesley in F; Antliem, "Hosanna," Gibbons. Evening Service at 6 30. ■Proi-cs Tallis Psalms. Tuekerman m D Marnuficat, Robin- in E fiT Nunc Dimittis, Gibbons in Q, Hymns, 62 380, and 31;5; (RA.M., new edition); Preacher, Rev Canon Miller (on behalf of the Church Missionary Society). The kours of Divine Service in this Cathedral are as follwos:- On we°k davs Morning Prayer said in the Lady Chapel at. 8 • 'clock Full Cathedral Musical Service at 10 a.m. Full Cathedral Evening Service at 5 o'clock, excep'mg on Satur- da>- when it is at 4 o'clock; Celebration of the Ho y Com- munion at 8 a.m. on all Saints' days and other festivals, and a ghort Sermon nroached at the evening* service on these days. Sundays Celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m., excepting on the first Sunday in the month, when it takes »lncp after the 11 o'clock service Full Cathedral Morning Service at 11 o'clock; Full Cathedral Afternoon Service at 4 •'clock but no sermon; Special Evening Service in the Nave and «outh Transept at 6.SO. This is a purely Parochial Choral Service, sustainert by a Voluntary Choir of 120 voices under the leadership of Mr Cuaiier.

CHURCHES. WREXHAM. Parish Church.—Sundays. Morning Service at 11 a.m. Evening Service at 6 30 p.m. Welsh Bible Class at 2 p.m.; Welsh Service at 3 p.m. Holy Communion first Sunday in the month at 11 a.m.; second Sunday in Welsh) at 8 :;0 a.m. third Sunday at S 30 a.m.; and on the principal Festivals of tho Church at 8 30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-Week Days. Morning Service on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Evening Service with a Sermon every Wednesday Evening at 7 p m.; Shortened Evening Service with Bible Classes for Children every Friday Evening at 7 p.m. The Sacrament of Baptism is administered at this Church at 4 p.m. every Sunday; at the Wednesday and Friday Morning Services and at. other times •f reouired The seats are all free and unappropriated. All tl?° oflertory collections are made from the whole con- creeation, and are devoted to the repair and expenses of the Church, and the poor. Rev. David Howell, vicar; Mr E. B. limms, organist and choirmaster; Mr E. Lovatt, parish clerk. St Mark s Church.-Sundays. M orning Service and Sermon at 11 a m Evening Services at 6 30 p.m. HOly Communion first Sunda'v in everv month at S ,10 a.m.; second Sunday at 11 a m tfdrd Sunday at 10 a.m.; other Sundays at 8 30 a.m.; and on the principal Festivals of the Church at 8 30 a m and l?a m Bible Classes, for Men and Women arc held at the Church 230 p.m. every Sunday; and a Public CatechiMng af the Sunday Schools at 3 p.m on the first Sundayi n every month —Week Days. Morning Service on all Holy Days at 11 a m The seats are all free and unappropriated. The offer- tories are devoted to the expenses of the services the repair •f the Church, and the poor. Organist and choirmaster, Mr II. Bennett. „ „ St James's Church, Eliosddu.—Sundays. Morning Service at 11 i m Evening Service at H 30 p.m. Holy Communion en the last Sunday in every month at 11 a.m. Sunday School atBei°sham School Church.-Sundays. Morning Service at 10 30 am Evening Service at G 30 p.m. Holy Communion four times a year. Rhosnessney School Church.—Sundays. Afternoon Service a\sunday Schools —A meeting of the Sunday School Teachers is held at the Free School on the first Monday Evening in every month at 7 sfo p.m.; and a Special Celebration of the Holy Communion once a quarter at the Parish Church. Visitin" Association.—A meeting of the District Visiting Association is held at the Savings Bank on the second Monday Evening n each month at 7 30 p.m. BANGOR ISYCOED. Parish Church —Sundays. Morning Service at 11; After- noon Service at 3 The Holy Communion is administered on the last Sunday in each month, and on the great Festivals, after the Morning Service. Sunday Schools at 10 a-m. and 2 p.m. Rector, Hev. G. H. McGill; harmonium, the Misses MEyton School Chapel.—Evening Service on Sunday at 6 30 alternate with the Rector of Marchwiel). BALA. Llnnvcil —Welsh Service and Sermon at 10 30 a.m. Christ church —English Service and Sermon at 10 30 a.m.; Sunday School at 2 p.m.; English Service and Sermon at 3 15 cm Welsh Service and Sermon at 6 IS p.m. English Service on Saints Days; Singing Class on Mondays at 7 p.m. Service and Sermon on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; Bible Class on Fridays at 7 pm. Administration of the Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays in each month. BRYMBO. St Mary's Church.—Sunday. Morning Service (inEnglish) t]11 :10. Afternoon Service (in Welsh) at 3 15. Evening Service Vin English) at. 6 30. Celebration of the Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays in the month, and on Holv Days. Sunday Schools at.9 a.m. end 2 p.m. Singing Class on Tuesdays at 7 30 p.m. Service on Wednesdays at 7 30 p/n Bev. W. Jones, vicar; Rev. W.P.James, curate; Mr J Mathias, organist Messrs. J. E. Barker and J. Smith, churchwardens? Messrs. O. May, John Powell, Richard Jones, and Azariah Jones, sidesmCll. Bwlchgwyn School Clinrch.—Sunday. Morning Services- Welsh at 10- and English at 11 30. Evening Service (in Welsh) at 6 30. Sunday School at 2 30 p.m. Bible Class on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Rev. J. W. Jones, M.A., curate-in- charge DENBIGH. ) St M'^rv's Church.—Sunday. Morning Service: Yenite, Gregorian'in E; Psalms, Turton in A and Crotch in E; Te Deum Maefarren's Service in C: Jubilate, Aldrich in A.; Anthrm "It is high time to awake out of sleep," Barnby; Introit. Hymn 72; Kyrie, Macfarren Doxology, Tallis; Hymn 202. Saint David's Church. Evening Service: Magnificnt, Haverzal in C; Deus Misereatur, Hayes in F Hymns, 71, 3S7, and 29. The hymn hook used nt both churches is Church Hynws," published by the S.P.C.K. ERBISTOCK. Morning Prayer daily at 8, except on Sundays and Holy Days, when it is at 11 Evening Prayer at 6, on Sunday at S 30 Holy Communion on the rst Sunday in the month after Morning Service; on the Third Sunday at 8 a.m. HOLYWELL. Parish Church.—English Services are held on Sundays at 11 a m and r; 30 p.m.; Welsh Services at 9 45 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is n, Welsh Service on Mondays at 7 p.m., and an Ensrlish Service at 7 pm. on Wednesdays- Rev. R. O. Williams. M. A., Ticar; Rev. E. O. Williams, curate. LLANGOLLEN. Parish Church.—Sunday. Matins at 10 30 a.m.; Litany and Children's Service at 3 15 p.m.; Evensong: at 6 and Sunday School at 2 p.m. Holy Communion every Sunday; and on Saints' Days at R a.m. • and on the first and third Sundays in each month nfter the Morninsr Service. Daily Prayers at 9 d(\ a.m. and p.m., exc-ett on Wednesdays, when Evensong "ill be at fi p.m. St. John's Church (Welsh).—Sundav. Morning Service at 10' 30 Evening Service at 6. Holy Communion on the first Sunday in each month after the Morning Service. Weekday Service 011 Thursdays at 7 p.m. St. Mary's. Eglwyseg (Welsh).—Sunday School at 10 30 a.m.; Afternoon Service at 2 30. Holy Communion on the last Sun- day in each month, when the Morning Service will be at 10 30, with Holy Communion; Sunday School at 3 30 p.m.; Prayer Meetin"- at 6 p m. Week-day Service on the Friday next before the Holy Communion at 7 p.m.; a Preparatory Meeting St. Day id's, Fron.—Sunday. English Service at. 11 a.m.; Sundav Schoo5 at 2 p.m.; Litany and Children's Service at J-15 p.m.; Welsh Service at G p.m.: Holy Communion on the second Sunday n each month aftprthe Mornin Service. Berwyn Mission Room.—Sunday School at 2 p.m. The serving Ministers are—The Rev. E. Rhys -fames, B.D., vicar, at. the Vicarage; the Rev. Henry D. Mnrgan, B.A., at Mr Price's, chemist. Bridge-street; the Rev. Richard Bowcott, B.A.. at Mr Edwards', confectioner, Castle-street; the Rev. William Davies, B.A., at Mr Broughton Joues', plumber, Market-street. MALPAS. Parish Church.-Sundays. Morning Prayer at 10 30 Litnny at] 1 a m Communion Service, with Sermon and Celebration Of the Holv Communion at 11 15 a.m. The above Services are gaid together, and commence at 10 30; the hours for the several Services are given as nearly as possible, for the con- venience of those who for any reason may be prevented from attending the whole of the Services, or wish to attend one or more only. Litany, Baptism, and Sermon at 2 30 pun.; Even- ing Prayer and Sermon at fi 30. Rectors, Rev. C. W. Cox, and the Hon. the Rev. W. Trevor Kenyon organist, Miss Danily choirmaster, Mr A. D. Callcott. MARCHWIEL. Marchwiel Church—Services for Winter Half-year. Sun- days Celebration of the Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays in each month after the Morning Prayer; and on other Sundays at 8 a.m. Morning Prayer aud Sermon at 11 Litany at 2 p m Evening Prayer and Sermon on first Sunday in the month, at 6 30; other Sundays at 3 p.m. All Holy Pays—Morning Service and Sermon at 11. Week Days—Evening Prayer, Sermon, and Bible Class on Fridays at 7. The Hymn Book used is Hymns Ancient and Modern." Uev. W. H. Boscawen, rector. Eyton School.—Evening Prayer and Sermon on Sundays at 6 39 (alternate with the Rector of Bangor). MOLD. St. Mary's Church.—Sunday. Morning Service. Yenite, 10 Beus; Psalms 1; Te Deum, Oakely in F; Bcnedictus, 19 MS.; HymnQ.:13 and 84; Kyrip" 2 MS.; Doxology, 1 MS.; Evening Service. Psalms, 1 Magnificat, Ps. 107,s: 1 apd 2 Nunc Dimittis, 11 Venite^ Hymns, 39, 37, and 270. Rev Sowland Ellis, vicar; MrLyle, organist. OSWESTRY. Parish Chucrh.—There is service in this Church on Sundays also services held daily at 8 30 a.m. and 5pm.; and on Thurs- days at 7 30 p.m. The New Edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern is used.—Sunday. Early Choral Celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning Service, at 11: Venite. Boyce in 0; Psalms, Randell in E Te Deum. Goss in E Beuedicfus Buck in E Hymn, 203; Kyrie, Goss in D. Afternoon Service at 3 30 (Special Service used): Hymn, 47 Psalm 4B. Cook in F; Canticle, Jones iu D Hymns, 270 and 439. EveniugService at 6 30 Glorias, Gregorian; Magnificat, Henl >y in E Deus Misereatur, Turle in F; Hymns. 48. 217, and 54. Rev W. Howell Evans, vicar; Mr G. Gaffe, organist. OVERTON. Parish Church.—Sundays. Morning Service at 11; Evening Service at 6. Celebration of the Holy Communion on the first Sunday in the month at the Morning Service. Litanv, ChurchingB, and Baptisms, at S pm., on the first Sunday in the month. Hector, Bev. H. Mackenzie; organist, Mrs Battereby. f PONTBLYDDYN. Christ Church.—Sundays. Morning Service at 10 30; After- noon rvice at 3 1'5; Evening Senke (ill Welsh) at 6 30.— Wednesdays. Welsh Service at 7 p.m. Leeswood National School.-Sundays. Evening Service (in English) at G 30.—Fridays. Bible Ciass at 7 p.m. Pontblyddyu National School.—Thursdays. Bible Class at 7 p.m. RUTHIN. St. Peter's Church.—Sunday. Hymns Ancient and Modern are sung. nrorning Service at 11. Responses, Eimbanlt; Venite and Gloria Patri, Gregorian Te Deum, ] Helmore; J ubil:ltp, Elvey; Creed, Cruse; Hymn, 33; Kyrie and Doxology, Baker; Hymn, 34. Evening Service at 7. Responses, Rimbault; Gloria Patri, Crotch; Cantate, Laues; Deus Misereatur, SavagA: Creed, Cruse; Hymn after Third Collect, 35; Hymn before Sermon, 38ii; Hymn after Sermon, 41. Mbs Edwards, organist; Mr Lloyd, choirmaster. RHYL. Trinity Church.—Sundays. Morning Service at 9 45; Evening Service at 6 30 Bible Class at 2 30 p.m.—Thursday. Evpning Service at 7. The above Services are in Welsh. There is an English Service at 11 15 a.m., at which all the sittings are free. St. Thomas's Church.—Sunday. The ?Iymn Book used at this Church is that published by he Society for Promoting Chritian Knowledge. There is a rphrarsal of Church musi eyery Sunday after the Evening Service. All the sittings UI1- occupied after the commencement of the service are free. Mr F. Wrigley, organist. Yale-road Schoolrooms.—Sundays. Bible Class in the After- noon at 2 15. Wellington-road Schoolrooms.—Sundays- Bible in Class the Afternoon at 2 15. Clwyd-street Schoolrooms.—Sundays. Bible Class in the Morning at 9 45, and in the Afternoon at 2 30. RUABON. Parish Church.—Sundays. Morning Service at 11; Evening Service at 6 30 Welsh Service at 3 30 p.m. Baptisms at 430 p.m. Holy Communion at the Morning Service, the first Sunday in the month, and on the great Festivals.—Week Days. Evening Service and Sermon 011 Wednesdays at 7; and during Advent and Lent, Morning Prayer on Fridays at 11.— There is a rehearsal of the Church music for the following Sunday after the Sunday Evening Service; also, a singinjr practice after every Wednesday Evening Service. The Hymn Book used is Hymns Ancient and Modern." Sunday Schools at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rev. E. W. Edwards, vicar; Rev. C. F. Jones, curate; Mr Sparrow, organist and choir- master; Mr R. Lloyd, parish clerk. Penycae Schoolroom.—Sundays. Evensong at 6 30. Bryn Schoolroom.—Sundays. Matins at 10 a.m. WYNNSTAY. Wynnstay Chapel.—Sundays. Evensong at 3 30 and Sunday School at 2 30 p.m. The Rev. Studholme Wilson, M.A., private chaplain Mr Sparrow, organist (and private organist to Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P.)

THE INTERCESSION ON BEHALF OF MISSIONS. During the past week a series of services, iiccompariied by special appeals in behalf of Christian missions, have been held in Wrexham. The initiatory services were those of Sunday last.; when sermons were preached morning and evening in the Parish Church and at St. Mark's, in aid of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. At tine morning service in the latter church, the Rev Canon Williams attended as a deputation from the Parent Society, and preached an earnest discourse from Ephesians 5th chapter and 20th verse. In the course of his con- cluding remarks, the preacher said he ventured to urge the claims of this society on the ground of the length of time it had been labouring in the great harvest field of the gospel; and although the society was fully entitled to the name of venerable, to which a meaning of great age was attached, yet still it did not show on its hoary face or lovely forlY, the evidence or symptoms of decrepitude and decay. No, each year the society renewed her strength as an eagle, and sought to soar higher and to spread her wings further wherever there were souls to be won for Christ. He was happy to say that the present year had thus far been the most successful the society had ever known within i the 170 years- she had been at work. For one hundred years of the above period she was the only instrument in God's hands in connection with any phase of the reformed faith in England to spread the knowledge of the gospel in other lands. Yes, alone and unaided by any of the agencies set on foot at the beginning of this century she laboured unceasingly to plant the standard of the cross among those living in heathen darkness; alone she had borne the burden and heat of the day amidst the lukewarness and formality that crept into the Church during the last century, when the energies of Christian men seemed paralysed. It was in those days that the society declared it to be our duty to care for the souls purchased by the precious blood of Christ. He now left the matter in their hands, and commended the mission work of the Church to their sympathy, and especially this week of intercession to their prayers. The offertories collected at the services in the two churches amounted to J226 8s lOd, and the con- tributions at the annual meeting to .£2 5s. On Monday afternoon the annual meeting of the Wrexham auxiliary of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel was held in the Town Hall, when the Rev D. Howell (vicar) presided, and was supported by the Rov Canon Williams (deputation from the parent society), the Rev W. H. Boscawen (rural dean), Rev J. Dixon and Rev R. Griffith Jones (curates of St. Giles'), and Mr J. Lewis. There was but a small attendance of the general public, no doubt, owing to the unpropitious state of the weather. After prayer by the Rev T. Kirk, the Vicar read the 64th chapter of Isaiah, and the 114th Psalm. These preliminaries having been pone through, the fecretary read the annual report, which was as follows:— Let our first words be an expression of thankfulness for oontinued life and health, whereby we are able to be present !1t and reioice in the first so happily and [1,uspieiously arranged great day and week of intercessory prayer for missionary work, first suggested, we have reason to believ¡,¡, in the committee room of our venerable society and adopted with more or less of heartiness, by all Churchmen through- out the world. Let our next words be those of sadness, being in duty bound (if we tell the truth) to say that this populous and wealthy borough sent last year only A41i 3s 7d to aid a work now being carried on in all parts of the world- i.e., about Id a head on an average from the whole of its inhabitants. The total income of the society last year was £]25,2943" 9d, of which this diocese sent £741) 2s 7d, and this parish as just stated 3s 7d. To bring the report up to the present time, we may add that the Qffprtories yesterday realised £26 Ss gain on the previous year; also that several kind friends have taken missionary boxes—a very Jwpefnl sign. If wo are spared, we hope tn open them at the Vicarage some day in the week after Christmas Day, of whieh due notice will be given. I trust my good friends who have addressed to their secretary such earnest remonstrances because of the change of the hour of the anniversary meeting will extend to him their forgiveness for this once, if he promises that as far as he has any influence it shall not happen again. Churchmen will probably be always amongst the last to fail in rendering due honour to the power" U.lè1.t be, yet will they not f0rget Him who is the source of aU !1uthority. However, to take away an appearance of hind- rance to tb,\performiu of our duty as patriots, we willingly ive any the OPP0rhmity of joining this evening in doing honour to the Lord-Lieutenant of our county, whose assiduous Jaboars here have deserved so well of the district, but for the future we trust that not even by inadventure will anyone make arrangements interfering with so suitably choson a time for our anniversary moeting, when the minds of Christian people are under the influence of the solemn thoughts and services of the last week of the Christian year so excellently preparatory to the great intercession day following. Next year,"if we liye, I hope whatever happens all true Christians will not hesitate to put in the first place their duty to the King of King's. We cannot forget that one who never failed when in health to be present with us on these occasions has since our last meeting been called to his rest. May we have grace to follow his example, and when our Master sends for us may we all b3 guided by Holy Angels to rejoice'with him in the Paradise of Jesus, Mr John Lewis moved the adoption of the report, and said that with reference to the contretemps that had UI:1- fortunately caused the meeting to be that day in num- bers a failure, it was one of those circumstances that must occur and it then occurred under very special circumstances. As they they were all aware, an exhibi- tion of art treasures had been opened in Wrexham which was so special a circumstance in the annals of the town that the inhabitants might be excused for making the wind-up of the same a special attraction. He took courage in one circumstance connected witn the society in Wrexham—the date of its annual meeting had been fixed as the first, Monday before Advent, because people knew now when to expect it, and how to make their arrangements accordingly (hear, hear). The society was not formed lately; it was a Church society with which; some of the most pleasing reminiscenses were connected. It included on its committee every one of the members of the episcopal bench, whatever shade of thought or opinion they might hold (hear, hear), and that had been the case for nearly two centuries. Ho was very glad that the past year had proved financially better than former ones, and he hoped the society was beginning a new era both in Wrexham and other towns (hear, hear). None of them could do otherwise than feel ashamed that the contributions from a large and rich community like that of Wiexham amounted to no more than the shabby sum of .£45. When they saw what Wrexham could dD for an institu- tion like the Eisteddvod, and then looked what was done for Church matters, he thought it was a great reflection upon them, and that thev ouht to try to make it very different during the next twelve months (applause). Canon Wilhams, in seconding the adoption of the report, said that with the exception of once previously, the last year (1875) had been the most successful from a financial point of view, and he woultl show them in what respect the feelings of the country towards this particular kind of Christian charity had been more successful. In one year there might be a large number of legacies left; but in 1875 there were not, nud under the head, Collections and donations," the largest amount was contributed :applause), and in 1875 the sum was £20,000 in advance of previous years, whilst from the beginning of 187C up to September there was shown a further increase of £10.000 under that head (hear, hear). Same thirty years ago the Church of EngL'nd had not twelve bishops outside Great Britain and Ire- land, and now we had our colonial bishops numbering 62. Was not that a sign that God was blessing the labours of those "ho were endeavouring to extend the boundaries of His kingdom on earth, and that work was not only going on amongst the dominions of Queen Victoria, but all over the world where the Gospel had been taken, and where there were souls to be won to Christ. From its commencement the Sosiety for the Propagation of the Gospel had been a missionary society to the heathen, for the four first bishops that were sent out by it went, two amongst the colonists in North America, and the other two to labour among the black people in the West Indies. At the present moment the Society for the Propngation of the Gospel had 51 natives who had become converts to the truths of Christianity, and who were now proclaiming them to those of their fellows who knew them not. With reference to the work of the society in India, the rev. gentleman said that as there might be people who were not aware of the great work which was being carried oil in the lanes and alleys of Wrexham to ameliorate the condition of the inhabitants of the same, and who might say that nothing was being done in that direction, so there were many who, because they did not know what was being done by the society in India, were of opinion that nothing was heing none. But such an idea was entirely erroneous. For nearly fifty years the Society fur the Propagation of the Gospel had had a* college in Calcutta, which had been built and endowed for the purpose of educating Europeans in that country to become clergymen. For many years it, had not been successful, because so many residents in Inuia preferred sending their children to be educated at home. For 311 years that college was carried on when the society turned its usefulness into another channel, and it was now used, aud had answered well, as a training college to bring up and prepare native youths for the Christian ministry (applause). In 187-4 there were 33 students, and in 1S75 tho number had increased to 56, so th-it now there probably was a great increase even upon that. number. What could be more hopeful than that ? It the society were doing nothing more than that it was enough to make them increase their exertions in its behalf, and to work more earnestly for it than they had ever done before. It was not so much the money that was required they wanted men of the right sort; trained in the right way, with their hearts full of love for Christ, and with an earnest desire to bring others to a knowledge of His ways. Why should the Church of England be appealing year after year, and saying that it wanted more labourers to occupy its field, which was constantly ripening for the harvest ? In any other capacity men could be procured. Supposing it was announced that another Arctic Expedition was being fitted out, and that young officers were required, what would be the result? He would be bound to say that to every man who was wanting there would be 20 volun- teers. He believed it was so when Captain Nares announced his requirements. And when only volunteers were required to win souls to Christ why should they have to appeal and appeal in vain for young men to go forward and volunteer their services. What did Captain Nares say of the young men who formed his crew ? He said that everyone worked with a full determination to do his duty to his country, and, if need be, to die at his post. Yet when men were asked to take a com- mission for the King of kings and Lord of lords, they seemed to feel a kind of hesitation, and say* We would rather stay at home." Contrast the bravery of the sailor with the timidity of the British Christian. One of the crew of Captain Nares, a Swede, was taken ill, and his comrade, at the risk of his own life, tried to save that of his friend. The Swede recovered, but it was for only a brief period, and he died from the effects of the cold. That brave young officer who risked his own life to save the poor Swede was a native of Wrexham, born in Pentrefelin house when his father was fighting before Sevastapol, and he promised Veil to sustain the halo and reputation for bravery of the name of Egerton (loud applause). Why were not such jonttg fellows found in the Church ? (hear, hear). After referring to the state of Chritianity in Japan, and briefly alluding to the same in China, Canon Williams remarked that some years ago there were 300 clergymen connected with the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, but now there were only 57; the reason of which was not that there were any less in numbers bat they were sup- supported by their own congregations—(hear, hear, and applause)—and now they were sending donations to tho Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, in return for what it had done for them (renewed applause). In Toronto Diocese the society had 200 clergy- men, and now they were all supported bv their congregations—(applause)—each one labour- ing jncessantly for the good of his own parish, and it might be of interest to know that at a place, the name of which was known perhaps a little better than even Wrexham, there had been a new diocese formed- he meant Niagara—(laughter)—and it had been supported by its own people. To give them an idea of how those dioceses which were aided bv the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, in their infancy were try- ing to return the same, he would quote the names of" a few of them, together with the sums which each one con- tributed to the Society last year. New- castle, .£172; Quebec, £160; Frederickton, £107; Grahamstown, £78; Cape Town, £43; Huron, £36; Japan, £4, and a long list of others. The society aiaed the formation of dioceses, withdrew its contributions when thev were, no longer necessary, and expected a return for its contributions when the same could be given. The work of assisting the society was a glorious one if undertaken with a love of Christ in the heart, and with an earnest desire to promote His glorv, honour, aud worship throughout the whole world. (Applause.) The CHAIRMAN said it was with no indifference to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel that he did not speak about it when he opened the meeting; but he thought he should be better consulting the feeling3 of those present and the interest of the society by giving way to others who could give them more information than he could upon the subject. He hoped to keep the time of the meetings fixed to the Sunday and Monday preceeding the annual season of what they must now regard as the special intercession week for missions. The arrangement had not been made without a good deal of thought. Twelve months ago he found that the collections for the Church Missionary Society were held three weeks before those for the Society for the Propagation of the Gosp?l, and arrangement was considered to interfere with the amount subscribed for the latter, so as the collections for the Church Missionary Society are held on the last Sunday in August, the present arrangements would meet the case. Though he agreed that the amount which had been subscribed to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Wrexham was very inadsquate, and especially so when they bore in mind the wordly prosperity of the town, still he believed that there were great and glorious prospects before them, and that next year would witness a strong and steady increase in the sympathy felt for and the interest taken in that ex- cellent society. Last year the society's income was a satisfactory one. Ha wished to call attention to the immense revival of missionary zeal in the Church of England during the present half century. The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel was the first missionary society that was established. During the pnt yecr tbe Church of England contributed more than £500,000 in aid of foreign missions, lour-tiftbs of which sum she gave through her own societies, 19 in number. The rest was contributed by her members through joint societies. Through their own two principal societies churchmen in the British Isles contributed £317,893; of that amount the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel received £125,294; and the Church Missionary Society £192,599. The 19 Church of England societies con- tributed JS413.183; twelve joint societies, .£lö:3,362; societies of English Nonconformists, £322,214; 19 Presbyterian societies, £143,461; and two agencies of Roman Catholics, £6,188, making a total of .£1,0-18,408, which did not include any income from endowments, nor the balance in hand at the beginning of the year. Those figures, he thought, were inclined to give them great encouragement with reference to the future, and he hoped the contributions from their own town of Wrex- ham would form a no inconsiderable portion of the next year's total (hear, hear). The report was unanimously adopted. The Rev. Griffith Jones then moved that a local committee be formed to consist of the following gentle- men, for the purpose of carrying out the objects of the society :—The Revs. D. Ho well (vicar), T. Kirk (secre- tary), and J. Dixon; and Messrs S. Yorke, T. LI. Fitz- Hugh, J. Lewis, A. P. Lonsdale, T. Eyton-Jones, W. Overton, and J. S. Crawford. The Rev. W. H. Boscawen seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. A vote of thanKs to the Vicar for presiding and to the gentlemen who kindly lent the hall for the meeting were unanimously passed, after which the doxology was sung, and the benediction pronounced by the Vicar. On Tuesday evening, a special service was held in St. Mark's, when there was a largo and attentive congrega- tion. The sermon was preached by the Very Rev the Dean of Baugor, who took as his text Isaiah, 6th chapter, 5th. 6th, 7th, and 8th verses. After graphically do- scribing Isaiah's vision of God's glory, and showing that the prophet became a missionary, the very;rev gentle- man remarked that there was a period in the life of all men at which God called them forth to do something for Hisi in causing the gospel to be preached to every creature throughout the world. The discourse, which lasted over an hour, was of an usually eloquent and earnest character, and was listened to with the most marked attention. On Wednesday morning, there was an early celebration of the Holy Communion at St. Mark's Church, at which there was a goodly number of communicants; the celebrant was the Rev D. Howell, vicar: at three, "Litany on behalf of missions," with meditations, at the parish church, and at seven p.m., a special service for missions. At the latter service, The Dean of Chester preached to a large congregation, taking for his text St. Matthew's Gospel, 10th chapter, and 8th verse Freely ye have received, freely give." He said that the word "freely" here did not mean hberallv. It was indeed quite true that God had given to us liberally, and that this Divine liberality was a strong argument for our following the same example and giving liberally to our fellow men; but here the meaning of the word was that God had given very large blessings to us without our having earned them, without our having deserved them, without our having done anything for them; and further He had given them not for the sake of securing any compensation in return, not to secure any future advantage. God's gifts were nor, wages, not the discharge of a debt, nor were they of the nature of a bargain or a bestowment in the spirit of ex- tortion. God's gifts were underserved and unbought, and they could not be requited. They were a flowing stream of which the spontaneous life was a perpetual fountain. In this spirit we were to give, and we might begin to appreciate the full force of the precept if we considered, first, some of the gifts in detail which we have received from God; secondly, how the receipt of thes things was an argument for similar giving; and, | thirdly, what we curse!ves can give to our fellow men. Having discoursed briefly on these several heads, the preacher, passing to the spiritual side, and ending with that tside of his subject, observed that the principle of, freely giving in the gospel for freely receiving was the j basis of missionary effort, and the principle was to the utmost degree expensive, so that its application reached to the very widest circumference. They sent the gospel to the heathen not. because they had done anything for them or because they expected anything from them, but because they wished to do them good, and because God had been very good to them This was true also with regard to their home missions. Indeed, such was the ignorance and sin with which such efforts had to contend all around them that they knew full well they must speak of their home Church work as missionary work. Indeed, it bad always had this charucter. Christianity always was a light shining in darkness, always was a living energy struggling against difficulties. The settled state in which they lived, and their religious privileges might make them forget the need for exertion, for sym- pathy, and for liberality was as great as ever it was; but in fact these things constituted the very motive for exertion, for sympathy, and for liberality. The very meaning of our having received freely was thut we should give freely, and as to the heathen our giving must be em- phatically free giving. They could not recompense us; we might never see in this world those whom we have benefited by eur prayers and our gifts. The subject of missions to the heathen was prominently brought before us as it was in the other parishes of the land. He had entered into no particulars concerning missionary work, but he had set before them the great principle which covers the whole ground. Let them give as God had given to them, and give freely because God had given so to them. It was His gift that they were not heathen. He could not forget that Bishop Heber's Missionary ] Hymn was written in the very room where he had sat that evening, and he ended with Bishop Heber's question— Can we whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Can we to men benighted The lamp of life deny ? On Thursday morning, the services were brought to a conclusion by an address delivered in St. Mark's Church, to a numerous congregation, by the Rev J. Dixon, who dwelt upon the benefits which" should accrue from the intercessions on behalf of missions which throughout the i country have this week been made, referring to the epistle for the day, which was specially adapted to the occasion. The rev geutleman urged that no one who did not recognise and endeavour to promote "missions" ( and the spread of the gospel amongst the heathen, could I be said to be truly a Christian, for Christ's command to all was, Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." and tho way in which that text could be carried out was either by contributions, by enlisting 1 others to preach the gospel, or by earnest prayer on behalf cf missions.

iBttnarg The leading fashion journal Le FoHet (E. Minster and Son, 8, Argyle-place, Regent-s'reet) gives coloured plates of the most recent toilettes with a copious letter- press description. An epitome of the latter appears in another column. another column. Bow Bells annual for Christmas and the New Year is entitled A Mine of Wealth (J. Dicks, 313, Strand), and | consists of a series of tales of a highlv entertaining character. They are more or less associated with the season for which the book is compiled, and include stories by L. Crow, H. Lowtber, Charles H. Ross. J. R. Ware, G. M. Fenn, Corrpton Reide, Dr R. J. Griffith, P. Richards, &c. It is admirably illustrated, and certainly one of the best Christmas annuals we have perused. T Land Ahead is the title of the Christmas annual of Once a Week (19, Tavistoek-street, Covent Garden) pub- lished at a shilling. It is written in the genuine Irish, brogue, and sparkles throughout with that ready wit which is the native talent of every son of the Emerald Isle. The hero of the tale is Honor Delany, an upright, conscientious, and fascinating young Irish girl, who is wooed and won by poor Brian Moore, in spite of the persecutions of his tyrannous and oppressive landlord, who also made love to the damsel. The story treats of Irish life with a reality that is charming; its drolleries and witticisms, independent of the plot of the tale. will help to pass a few hours awav most pleasantlv, and cause many a laugh at the home fireside. The Leisure Hour (56. Paternoster-row) ranks as one of the best serials published. It is alwavs well-stored with interesting and instructive papers as well as bright tales. The biographies and historical chapters in the present number include notices of the distinguished histologist, Protestor Quekett, of the dauphin Louis XVII of France, and the pioneer of Italian unity and ¡ independence, Joseph Mizxmi (by Mary Howitt). There are also, a short notice of the American Centennial Exhibition, amusing notes on American caricaturists, and a paper on Christmas in tropical Australia. The usual varieties," antiquarian gossip of the month, two stories, and some other contributions make up the con- tents of the number. For next year's volume a rich list of subjects is announced. The Sunday at Home (55, Paternoster-row) cannot be too highly commended for sound reading in the family circle; its pages throughout are impregnated with a deeply religions and moral tone that must do infinite good to those who peruse them. In the current number, we have contributions from Dr Stoughton, Rev Newman Hall, Rev J. Davison Hull, and other well-known writers. At the present juncture of affairs, the article on Christianity in Bulgaria will exci e considerable interest, whilst the engravings of the peasants of Bulgaria will enable the reader to judge of the p/ii/sique of the persons he is reading abour. The pfriodica) is exceilentiv illustrated. Set down amongst the list, of subjects in preparation for 1877 are some sketches of Welsh peasants, which, we feel sare, from the way Welsh subjects have been bandied in the Sunday at Home, will be full of interest to the inhabitants of the Principality. Aunt Judy's Magazine (G. Bell and Sons, York- street, Covent Garden) contains much that will satisfy the literary appetites of the young. The stories and papers, though simple in their language, are refining in their influence and instructive in their general character. The present number comprises additional chapters to a good tale commenced in last month's number, a drawing room extravaganza, A few words about Servia. short stories, and several good practical contributions. The volume of Aunt Jndy for 1876 has just been issued, and ( is a fitting book for a Christmas present to the } young. It has somo good translations from the German £ and the French, and two charming stories entitled i "Father Hedgehog and his neighbours," by Juliana H. 1 Ewing. and "Girls of the Square; or, a peep into four ( hom s," by Mrs R. O'Reilly. There are in addition many j j tales and poems deserving of aDprobation. ( The penny serials of the Religious Tract Society are 1 up to their usual mark. The Tract Magazine is a most useful publication and should be scattered broad- i cast; the Child's Companion should be in every nursery; 1 whilst for the work;ng clMses the Cottager and Artisan ] provides most wholesome reading. At Home and Abroad s is once more to change its title, or rather its place will i be taken, next year, by a new quarterly paper entitled the Religious Tract Society's Rccord of Work at I Home and Abroad. As the title implies, it will give i intelligence of the missionary operations connected with t the society. Its object will be to arouse.a deeper ( interest in the efforts being made m every country for the diffusion by the press of Protestant and Evangelical truth. ■ Good Words (Dalby, Isbister and Co., 56, Ludgate- J hill). In this month's number, the charming tale, What she came through," which has throughout been i admirably illustrated, is concluded. Dean Howson also ( concludes his able Biblical and devotional comments on the chief features of the new communion table in the f restored Choir of Chester Cathedral. Dr Richardson con- 1 tributes another article on "National Wealth, pointing ( out the functions of the Government as to sanitary requirements. He urges the necessity of establishing a 1 department for the registration of diseases throughout the whole of the United Kingdom, since to know the, diseases of this country in their entirety, to know the relation of the diseases in men to the diseases of inferior 1 animals and plants, to be able to fix the special localities of special diseases, to be able to trace the diseases back I to occupations, modes of life, and an the external 5 exciting causes from which thev spring, were knowledge 1 which every statesman should long to acquire. Dr Richardson also urges that the Government should take < the water supply into their hands, and agree to a Per- 1 missive Bill to curtail drunkenness. There are other papers of general interest, and for next year the editor submits a lontr list of contributor-, which includes such 1 well-known names as Mr Anthony Trollope. who is to ] write a serial story. Mr T. Hughes, M.P., Canon 1 Tristram, L.L.D., Dr Tullock, Professor Thomson, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Dsan of Westminster, Mr Samuel Smiles, &c., &c. Next year's volume thus] promises to excel its predecessors. 1 Messrs C^ssell, Petfer. and Gilpin are re-issuing their j Illustrated Natural History in serial form. the first] number of which has appeared this week. Natural history has alway been a popular and instructive sub- ject, and as education progresses the anxiety to have a better knowledge of the lower, orders of creation will increase. The youngest child delights in books which contain pictures of animals, the alphabet, cften bemg¡ associated with illustrations of household pets and the terrible creatures of the woods. The marvels of the intelligence of the dog and horse are inexhaustible, sources of delight to young readers; and there are few < greater pleasures than those which are felt when living animal?, whose descriptions and habits have been the ] subject af instruction and amusement, are seen for the first time in some large menagerie or zoological gardens. Probahlv, no books are so interesting to young men and women as t; ose which relate to animals, and it is their study which, in the majority of instances, leads to the desire for further knowledge of natural history, The young studenr soon begins to yearn for information regarding the manner in which different creatures iive how some breathe air, how others live in water how it is that some fly and others crawl; and he desires to connect the peculiar construction of animals with their method of life. Or he may be content endeavour- ing to understand the names of animals and the reason? why they are arranged or classified in a particular man- j ner by scientific men. Casseils Natural History will | please the student as much as it wilt t fie genera! reader, j being most trustworthy. Every endeavour has beer, made to explain the most interesting factf simply and correctly, aud to unite the studies of zoology and com- parative anatomy. The anecdotes of the instinct and habits, and of the methods of the capture, of animals have been given, so as to illustrate particular gifts and the actions of important organs and structures. The most eminent naturalists of the dav are amongst its contributors, while the illustrations, which will number about 2,000, have evidently been prepared regardless of expense. Witn the first part is issued a fine pre- sentation plate emitted "In the Jungle,suitable for framing.

FIXTURES FOR 1876-.7. KOBTH WALES. Jan. 14, v. Sheffield Association, at Sheffield. ham l' lrmins!lam and District Association, at Wrex- WREXHAM. Dec. 2. v. Druids (Plasmadoc), at Wrexham Dec. 16, v. St. Oswald's, at Wrexhani Jan. r. Druids (Plasmadoc), at Plasmadoc Park. Dec. o", r Ruabon, at Wrexham. Jan. 2(0, v Oswestry Town, at Wrexham. Feb. 3, v Buabon, at Wrexham. SECOXD TEAM. Dec. 9, v Civil Service, at Wrexham.

HUNTING. SIR W. W. WYNX'S HOUNDS WILL MEET ON Saturday, December 2 TTikto-n Monday, December 4 .V.V.V.Boreatton Tue-day, December 5 Broughton Thur-day, December 7 .Acton Saturday, December H .Overton Cross Each day at 10.30. THE FLIXT AXD DEXBIGH HOUNDS WILL MEET ON Tuesday, December 5 coed Coch Friday, December 9 Pengwem Each day at 10.30. THE SHREWSBURY HOUNDS WILL MigET ON Monday, December 4 Long7noi- Hal!, Leebotwood Thursday, December Cross Gates, Pool Road Each day at 11. THE ALBRIGHTON HOUXDS WILL MEET ON Saturday, December2 SheriffWes Monday, December 4. EilUe oiln Each day at 10.45. Tuesday. December 5 Castle Hill At 11.33. Thursday, December 7 Hilton Park Saturday, December 9 Woodcoie Eavh day at 10.45. THE FLIXTSHIRE HARRIERS WILI, MEET ON j Monday, December 4 Norfhop .Saturday, December 9 ..Hope" Village Tuesday, December 12.Queen's Ferry Friday, December 15 Khydymwyn Each day at 11. J THE YALE OF CLWYD HARRIERS WILL MEET OX Wednesday, December 6 Axton Saturday, December 9 Oefii Uervc Each day at 11.

PEDESTIUANISM. FOOTRACE.-All exciting fooirace, in which thp. colliers of the district took considerable interest, came off on the Mold-road, about a mile from Wrexham, on Monday afternoon last, between William Pheenix, of Rhcsddu, Wrexham, and William Hoilis, Poolmoufh. The stakes were £ 1 a-side, and the distance 150 yards, Hoilis re- ceiving three yards' start. Hoilis kept his start until half the distance had been covered, when Pbce^ix caught him, and, passing him about 20 yards from hume. won easily by a yard. ONE IIÚ; POOTRACF.-Thil, race took place on Saturday last, on the Wrexhum Racecourse her ween William Hughes. Southsea, and John Williams. Wrex- ham, for ;Cl a-side. Hughes took the lead from the start, winch he maintained until nearing Pksgocb. when Williams got on even terms with him" and on coming into the straight the latter held a slight lead, until within about 20 yards from home, when one of his pumps" came off, and, of course, his chance was ex- tinguished, Hughes finishing a good race apparently quite iresh.

j ilTarurij. | COBN. [ tions Thursday. TheJfcIJowing wer me quota- tå01Ul 5 wheat (new).1s 01 to 7s ti (new) 7s 2d to 7s 4d MaVl^if r1! 46 0d W 4s Sd Jyiaitiiigj bu.rle7, Oats (provender 2^ £ S mMket was we!1 attended, £ TtPr-J ♦ moderate supply, there is however, no bushel ThP^6 m good red beinS worth 7s bd per £ wV ti a of oats on offer, but tew Inrtfni H mus\ be (luoted ft last week's r^teg. inclia, coin iias advanced Gd per 4501DS. Jfew. old. » Barley, malting, per ssuts. 5 9 — 6# 0 0 — O • Ditto, grinciiug, ¡:er 4 0 4 3 0 Ii 0 Beans per sail, 6 5 7 }™J iZS\ IJiUo, -T^YPTIAN, per-±8oib. 0 0 O 0 36 6 S- O Indian corn,teed, per 4801b 0 0 — O V S6 6 — 26 8 I SHREViSBGRY. SaturdaJ--—Our market to-day was well WhS, r ■M b^^e's.011 "le whole wa=> somewhat restricted. «l wita-ft. lVut7 ?er <lU:lrter advance. Barier moved follows •— rmer quotations at tbe close were as White wheat, per TSlos to 8 *6 .Led wheat, per 751b- 77 fin Harley, per :j, qu¡¡,t 5 8 "fin Grinding Parley, per la score K 106. n u 0 0 per 11 jscoi'6 22 0 0 BEANS, per 11 .-core 15 lbs 21 0 26 0 £ ea», per 11 score/; lbs 17 0 l& 0 Malt, yer imperial bushel 8 9 y CORN AVERAGES. For the week endiag Saturday, Nov. 25th. The following are the quantities (in quarters) sold and the price-, this yeiir iild la,t ytur:- QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICES. N This year..Last year. This year..Last year. 3 d Wheat 50,713 45,049 47 5 46 8 Barley 87,093 72,269 3y 4 36 10 5,344 2,725 26 9 «. 28 5 LOJvDO> ^Tonday.—Market lirmmore money was asked at the opening tor both English and foreism wheat, and oc- casionally a slight advance was paia for nne corn but no actual rise m prices can be quoted. Flour very steadv and American tiarreis realised Gi advance. Grinding barley dull and tenamg lower, maitiug icincl, lirm at late values. Large supply of oats; British steady, inferior foreign lower to sell. Maize a steady market, beans and peas firm with an upward tendency in value.—Arrivals British: wheat 5 244 are • baney,4,366 qrs. oats. 1,823 qrs.; maize, nil: flour 'i'l 158 Qrs" Foreign: wheat, CS.77S qrs.; barley 16,a#.} qrs.- oats'. v2 317 qrs.; maize, 24,5a7 qrs.; hour, 1,038 sacks and 11,558 'baxreiF, LIVERPOOL, Tuesday.-The market was well attended. and a good trade was done in wheat, at 2d per cental ad. vance for wlÙte, and Id for red. Flour was Is per sack and 6d per barrel higher. Beans and peas very firm, and in fair demand. Indian corn 6d per quarter dearer, closing at 27, 6d per quarter for mixed American. The g e of the market was very strong, though buy^« hesita- tion to pay the lngner prices deinandea. LONDON, T> ednesday. English and foreign wheat in moderate request, and last Monday's quotations were fully maintained. Flour also lirni at lute values. Barlev a steady trade at about previous values. Oats firm, but iiussians neglected. Maize very lirm and the turn dearer to buy Bfwms and peas realise full prices —Arrivals British wheat 71u qrs. barley, 5U> qrs. Foreign.- wheat, ors • barl,-y, 10,540 qrs.; oaLs, :>8,76.1 qrs.; maize, 1.510 n-s*- flour, 9,1^0 barrels. WOLYEIiHAMPTON, Wednesday.-There was a good attendance on 'Change Here to-duy. frices of all classes of grain were nrm. W neat sold at from Id to 2d a bustle] ad- vance, and business was improved. Barley, oais, peao and beans were all stronger. CATTLE. LONDON, Monday.—Trade has revived in the beast mar. ket. Best Scots crosses and prime Herefords made tfs to 6s « 4d per stone, with a fair business second qualities hung on hand, but inferior animals were a better trade.- a steady market Tor foreign beasts at more money. British sheep firm, but not dearer; good Dutch in demand, and qute (is bd per stone otiier foreign kinds a brisker trade at 2d advance Calves continue deal'. Pork firmer. Prices Beef 4s to 6s 4d: mutton, 5s to 7s 2d; veal, 6s 6d te (Is l"d r,ork 4s tid to 5s 6d. The stock on offer consisted of beastsl sheep, 17,4-50 ca;N- pigs. 30 included in which Were foreign beasts, sheep, 8,890 calves llo. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—The supply of cattle and sheep was less than on Monday last. The demand very food for the best cattle and sheep, at rather higher prices. Middling cattle and sheep dull, at late rates. I'rimc cattifc and sheep ve"y scarce. Prices: Beef, 7;d to bd per io. mutton, 7 £ d to SALFOED, Tuesday.—The supply of beasts was smaller SALFOED, Tuesday.—The supply of beasts was smaller this morning by about Ovo than on Tuesday last. There was a fair demand for pr^me sorts at prices in favour of the seller, but inferior lots sold siowly at about late rates. A brisk trade was done in sheep at an advance of fuilv Jd per lb. Calves sold well at the rates of this day week. Beei, 6td to 8id per 1-b.; mutton, d to H jd.; veal, gij to \}i. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.—There was a small supply of beasts, for wLieh there \vus a steady trade at slightly higher prices. ^heep came to haiid in limited numbers trade fair at iuii prices. Fat pigs a sliort supply; trade steady. Prices Beei, íd to Sjdperio. mutton, bd to lUJ. per lù. bacoH pigs, 9s. to log. tid. per score; porket pigs, lis. to lis. sd. per score. WOLVERHAMPTON, Wedne?ay.—The supply of beasts and sheep was rather less, with a slow trade at about last week a prices. Fat pig's a good supply, and a good clearance made. Beei, 6d to Sju. per lo. mutton. Sd L liMd per lb veal, 7Jd to r-J per lb. Baoon pigs'10s to le- iki porket ditto, iiis tid. to lis fed. MISCELLANEOUS. WEEIHAM,—THURSDAY. Butter 'perib. of 18 ci.; is 6d to Is 7d Fowls kpcr couple; 3s Od to 3- 61 Butter 'perib. of 18 ci.; is 6d to 3s 7d Fowls (.per couple; 3s Od to 3.- 61 r>u'jti per couple, m. 4* 0:i ;o •> 0d Geese (per lb) OsSdfcoOslOd Turkeys (per couple, »M»d :•-(>- Od Dressed fowl each 2s Od to 2s 6d Potatoes 'per measure) 0s oi'.o Oi Od New ditto (permeasure; 3s Goto 4s Od Beef (per lb.; Kd to lod Mutton (per lb.. 9i to I'^d Lamo (per lb.) jo to lid Pork (.per lb. 6; to <1d Veal (per ib.) bid tofd Partridges per brace fcs Od to Os od balmon (per Jb) 0- On Damsons [per quart. ud to ud Fsars 7 to 8 for a sh-Uinr.

IHOX. BAKKOW-IX-FCEXESS. Mondv.- There was onlr a small attendance on 'Change this morning, but the market was nracn tinner in tone, and a good demand, comparatively speaking, is experienced both for best and forsre samples of iron: and although prices snow little variation," bettei^rateB art; offering in the South V, alesxiistrict. Altogether there is a very hopelui tone, and a much better though ih [ a very active trade is expected next year. Mak-.rs are sold forward for a few weeks to come, and in certain cases for a montli or two. At the present rates of production it is not probable that any immediate action will be taken in ir.er«ujinr the output of the district: but with the dawn of the' year and t';e approach, of spring, iris evident more iron will be re^ quired. Lee.iiiakers are not fully employed, and !I' SllID- builders though in an improved posit^u are no1, active. There is also a dull tone in finished iron. Iron ore is irmer and there is a. lair inquiry for best descriptions at T>revioas ra<0B, which are held. Coal auii Lut hrin. ng qu5et. MIDDLESBOBOUGE, Tuesday.—The inquiries for pig- irom, especially for delivery during the lirst three months "1 next year, have been exceedingly numerous, but it cannot said that much UCIUAL 1 Harness has been done, the cause resting with makers, who considei it bad policy to commit them- selves la.rg.-sy for next year. They have good grout: is for expecting better prices as soon as this year is out. No. 3 G. 11.£. to day was stiff at las4 week's rates, namely at net; but fOl-ge pigs m several cases realised 6d per ton more. Quotations for creg forge pius have been Gd., Lr mettled 44s 6;2., both iess I per cent. The demand for i-, of manufactured iron keep increasing, and to-day a i o j i busi- ness was done m merchant bars, and plates were iudy miin- tsaned at last- week's rates. "WOLVERHAMPTON Wednesday.—First-class StaiYordshbe finished iron is in demand for arsenal requirements and for best uses; upon such q1.<cllÍtie,¡ mills axe busy. There, i;, ulso a better business in plates, an order for 61(\ tons .'tavij; beem booked. Stamping sheets are in good request, but for' roof- ing purposes t-he sheet trade is quiet. Tmpiates i-re. once more seilinsr to United States buyer*. T-.vo more ba.tt fur- naces have been put out, which leave: 56 ir. LI Pig ;~o* is selling .steadily, mostly at former rates. <Jc&i is moving, but- prices are unimproved. BIRMINGHAM, Thursday.—SOEVO branches of the iron trade are moderately well employed, and ior 'r_:1;,k iron of Staffordshire make orders are. c-J)L.n; ia tairiy. The mills and forges are consequently kept gona.- pretty steadily. The outpui. of second quality iron, Lo* has not much increased, aud the trade rules very cjy.i ;t.' The demand for sheets is still good, and a few tolvTral 'y larce specifications haye come in lately for plates. Xaiir-jds axe selling to some extent. Pig iron is at a tri2c lirnidi rate#. Cold l-last iron is rather scarce, and fetches £ 0 I s per ton. Hot blast all-mine iron ranges from A:4 os to £j socord- -ir to brand. Cinder ;■ ouoted £ i 5s for best ov.aiity. Coal continues abundant, a id rates are nominally .■ .ud

AGRICULTURE The Mart-lane Express says—•' The seedling wh: t plant ST:!1 preserves a dealt:.y appearance.. Mango ds a. now oeincr secured, out it is stated tnat the crop is not a •r.„r- ticalarly heavy one. There has been no spread ol the '» >:ato disease in Ireland, and, although no doubt ;;n1il: iz-ym. blight in some distric,ti>, the crop hm not oil the wnole b a if ~e ted to any alarming extent. The present aspect of the trade appears sutfiecntly strong to justify farmers in holding back their wheat, and the c:uuii:ua»iee of meagre faupplies of it v ine-grown gram, both in London and at count vy markets, indicates the expectation of higher prices later on. Tae value of English wheat advanced is to zs per quarter at most of the provincir.I markets on .-Saturday, but growers si;-wed unit inclination to quit, even at ttie improvement; wnile iJa. Mark-lane the few samples offering on itlonsay were cleared cf at fully previous prices. The week's list of imports h38 been :e:i{ by tne arrival oi nutuerou- steamers loden witk Kusfcian wheat, and Tie present i:!U:1.1lèÍ,Y afloat is about two mLiion quarters."

Waters'' Qu; .¡.flle ¡¡'it/ lor 3jx:lc:n Years has lv> uni- versally admitted to be the best TollÍc known, aIte; a useful and agreeaola aeeompaninieut te Cod Liver Oil. -Ve cail bear personal testimony to its value as a Agents for Denbigh: A. aud T. Ashford, Family Grocers and Wine Merchants. HuUdn John Hugh Jones, grocer liailvi-ay House, Well-street. Wholesale: Waters and Son, j-f, Eastcheap, London. 117 Thousands are unable to take Cocoa, bec&uve the varieties commonly sold are mixed with t-tarca, una. r the plea øI rendering them soluble; while really rnakiig tiiew ttdek, htavy, and indiyestlbk. This may be easiiv detected, for if Cocoa thickens in the cup it promt ttie addition vf siardk. Cddbury's Cocoa Essence is Genuine; it is tleroiore Ml times the strength of the- Loo.a.s, aai a rof:eshib? Bever- age liKe Tea or Coiiee. SIGNAL A coirwrs At repeat "Grand Competition he 1. So'; *H» :i. "i1'e EXDit:t;io.. Taylor's Patent Sewing MACHINE Gained the Ouli,-Nie-JELL-- These Machines Patent frnyrtmi-menU, which, ZEADOR TIIEI a superior others for -DRESSMAKING and FAMILY DM. 'lucy are dimple to Leirn." i,, '• A'Zabie lo (net C7 order." are «•$tr.y>ia." *• Durorl nWke very little -v v.j ,.(uft/ purchase at a jiwderate^trics." Intendins: purchasers, M unable to obtain- Taylor's Patent Sewinc Machines from lo#& Dealers, are respectfully requested to send for fI prospect* tc !17, Cheapside, London, E.C.: Great jLttiifrdd. Yorkshiee or the branch establishments, 22. SilveT-si rtt, Hull, and 139 irrigate Waiien,"d,

!•, Mr Justice Manisty, Mr Justice Lope,, and Mr Bron Hawkins, have been knighted. The total subscriptions to the Mansion Ho'J:' war relief fund have amounted to £ 17.250, aud the expenses of collection have been £ 1.433. A gentleman named Pring e, of London, was killed bv a fall from his horse v. hilst out hulting with her Majesty's stagliouuds on Tuesday. Theiewe^ severe other casualties during the ran, scmo of them b-ug serious. Hewson, one of the whipS, was thrown, ai.d broke his nose. EPPS'S COCOA.—GRATEFUL AXD COJIFOSTINO.— By a thorough KNOWLEDGE of the natural law which govern the operations of digestion and nutri- tion, and by a careful application of the fine pro- perties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us manv heavy doctors- j bills. It is by the judicious use of such article? ut diet that a constituticn may be gradually built UI. until strong enough to resist every tendency to dis. ease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a W?OV point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keep mer ourselves well fortified with pure blood ,i-nd properly nourished frame."—Civd Scri-ice Gazciu Sold by W. Rowland, High-street, Wrexham. STEDMAN'S TEETHING POWDHB.—jiughe.-v.f Beechlield, Poulton-le-FY!de, Lancashire, writes:—" 1 have used your teething powders regularly for nearly two years, and in no illgle instance have ] found ihesn fail. J\ 0 words of mine coln half exprcss the confidence I have in them, nor convey ANY idea of the GREAT value and comfort they have been to me and many other mothers to whum I have recommended tliela." VALUABLE DISCOVER"? FOR THE IIAIR.—If* your hair is turning grey or white, or iatitue oil', use "'The Mexican Hair Renewer. for it will positively restore in every case Grey or White hair to its original col oar without leaving the disagreeable smell oi" most lie storers." It makes the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the growth of the hair on bald spots, where the glands are not decayed..Ask your Chemist lor the ".MEXICAN JIAIK KENEWKR.' prepared by Henry C. GALLUP, 4'JJi, Oxl'urd-street. London, and sold by Chemists and Perfumers every- where at 3s Gd per bottle. where at 3s Gel per bottle. FLOBILINE !-FOTl THE TFE, Tif AND BBEATH.—A few drops of the liquid sprinkler on a we- tootli-brush pro-luces a pleasant lather, whieu thoroughly cleaves the teeth from all parasites or im- purities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops, tieeaj gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whiteness, and I delightful fragrance to the breath. It removes all un- pleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco smoke. "Toe Fragrant Floriliue." beta si composed in parT of Honey and sweet herbs, is delicious t;(l the taste and the greatest toilet discovery of theage. Price 3s (>u ofall Chemists and Perfumers. Prepares by Henry C. GALLUP 493 Oxford-Street, London.