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The Bishop of Carlisle, in response to a petition of parishioners, bas issued instructions that vestments are to be abolished in the services of St. George s Church, Barrow, and the vicar (Mr Bairett) has expressed his willingness to act in accordance with this order. Clun Church, Shropshire, was re-opened on Saturday, after being entirely rebuilt, at a cest of £i,OOO, in accordance with plans prepared by Mr Street. At the moraine service the Bishop of Hereford preached, and in the afternoon the Dean of Hereford. About £ 215 wa? collected during the day •, there is still a deficit of £ 1,100. The Free and Open Church Association held a meet- ing at Croydon, on Monday night, over which Earl Nelson presided. Resolutions were passed declaring that all parishioners, without respect to class, have an equal right to the free use of their parish churches; that the pew svstem is opposed alike to Scriptural precept, to the law of the Church, and to the spiritual requirements of the people; and that every church should ba open and free of access to ail at all time?. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE. LAMPETER.—The result, of the scholarship examination, Michaelmas term, has been issued. The following gentlemen have been elected to scholarships and old senior. John Eales; £25, Salisbury David Griffiths; £24, Phillips, John Williams; £ 24 Phillips, VV. L. Prothen; £ 20, College, Walter Ban'ow • £ 12, Waunifor exhibition, D. L. Davies £ 10, Dery exhibition, Thomas James; jElO. Lampeter School exhibition, R. T. Jones. Mr Banow stood fourth on the list, but was ineligible for the Phillips' scholarship, no' being a native ef the Principality. The LI don Welsh and "Martha Mon" scholarships were not awarded. CHURCH CONGRESS.—The seventeenth Church Congress opened on Tuesday, at Croydon, under the presidency of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who, in his inaugural address, pointed out the good uses of such gatherings, amongst which he mentioned that they were those mani- festations of the living voice of the Church for which many longed in the present day. As to their delibera- tions he said that no man ought to attend a Congress who was not willing to give and take, for the Church of England had always had its various phases of thought, and the present condition of pirties show how great was the necessity for toleration. He again insisted that the prospects of the Church of England were bright, and asked his audience with what other country they would exchange Churches. In the evening a large number of members assembled to discu-s the subject of the Church in relation to trades and agricultural labourers union. On Wednes-ay Canon Uarrett read a paper "On the Means of Promoting United Action and Mutual Toleration between different Schoels of Thought within the Church." He said the three schools of opinion in the church were divided into high, broad, and low; and these definitions would be sufficient for his purpose. However be might protest against the fallacious nature of the terms. He knew of no reason why a better understanding and fuller co-operation should not exist between them, beyond those misapprehensions and suspicions which frank and candid explanation should suffice to allay. Canon Carter read a paper, on the same subject. He said the hope of mutual toleration and co-operation depended not on outward arrangements, but on the growth of a tolerant and co-operative spirit. Canon Farrar said that whatever might be the case with smaller and narrower souls the best and wisest amongst these congresses had learnt to realise their common brotherhood, and to blush for their eonstant animosities. An animated discussion followed. At the afternoon sitting Mr Wilbn.ham Eger- ton read a paper on Representatives Assemblies of the Church of England, general and diocesan." He said there was a majority of Churchmen in Parliament, and be advocated that matters relating to the Church should be referred to a committee of both houses, so that they might have the assistance of the bishops. Archdeacon Emery, in a paper cn the sMme subjecr, suggested the • union of the Convocations of Canterbury and York into one synod, and the forming of a national synod in con- gestion with a lay house trom the two provinces.
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SUNDAY, OCT. 14, 1877.-TWENTIETH…
SUNDAY, OCT. 14, 1877.-TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LESSONS, &c.-Morning: First lesson, Ezekiel 34; Second lesson, Collossians 3, to v. IS. Evening: First lesson, Ezekiel 37, or Daniel 1; Second lesson, Luke 11, to v. 29.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER :0:9. 1877.—ST. LUKE, EVANGELIST. LESSONS —Morning First lesson, Isniah 55 Second lesson 1 Thessalonians, c. 3. Evening: First lesson, Ecclus. 38 to v. 15; Second lesson, Luke 13, v. 18.
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CATHEDRAL. CHESTER. The hours of Divine Service in this Cathedral are as follows: On week days Morning Prayer said in the Lady Chapel at 8 o'clock Full Cathedral Musical Service at 10 a.m. Full Cathedral Evening Service at 4' o clock. Holy Com- munion at 8 a.m. on all Saints' days and other festivals, and a short Sermon preached at the evening service on these days. Sundays Celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m., pJeentin" on the first Sunday in the month, when it takes n lac e aftel' the 11 o'clock service Full Cathedral Morning Service at 11 o'clock; Full Cathedral Afternoon Service at 4 o'clock, but no sermon Special Evening Service in the Nave and South Transept at 6.30. This is a purely Parochial Choral Service, sustaineo by a Voluntary Choir of 120 voices under the leadership of Mr Cuzner.
CHURCHES.
CHURCHES. WREXHAM. Pariah 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 p.m. Holy Communion first Sunday in the month at 11 a.m.; second Sunday (in Welsh) at 9 a.m.; third Sunday at 830 a.m. and 11 a.m.—Week-days. Morning Service on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 a.m.; Evening Service, with a Sermon, every Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m.; Shortened Evening Service, with Bible Classes for Ohiltlreii every Friday Evening at 7 p.m.; Ladies Bible Class eveiy Tuesday at 3 p.m. The Sacrament, of Baptism is administeied at this Church at 4 p.m. every Sunday at the Wednesday nnd Friday Morning Services, and at other times if required. The seats are all free and unappropriated. All the offertory col- lections are made from the whole congregation, ana are devoted to the repair and expenses of the Church, and the poor. Rev David Howeli, vicar; Mr E. B. Simma, organist and choirmaster; Mr E. Lovatt, parish clerk. St. Mark's Church.—Sundays. Morning Service at 11 a m Te Deum and Jubilate, Wliitfeld Anthem, O give thanks unto the Lord," Psalms 118 v. I, 14/ y. 14, and 6^v.14; Hymn befere Sermon, 139. Evening Service at G.oO.: Magni- ficat and Nunc Dimittis, Smart in G; Anthem, "0 give thank, unto the Lord;" Hymn hefore Sermon, ló7, part 1; Hymn after Sermon, 142, part 3. Holy Communionon the first Sundiiv in every month at 8.30 a.m., second Sunday at 11 a.m.; third Sunday at 10 a.m.; other Sundays at 8.30a".m.; and on the principal Festivals of the Church at 8.10 and 11 a m Bible Classes, for men and women are held at the Church at 230 p.m. every Sunday; and a Public Catechising of the Sunday Schools at 3 p.m. on the first Sunday in every month.—Week Days. Morning Service on all Holy l ays fexcent when they occur on Wednesdays or 1- relays, when Divine Service is held in the Parish Church) at 11 a.m, and daily during Lent, Service and Sermon ev«'ry J> rif'ay Even- ing at 7.45 p.m. dnring Lent and Advent. The Pt'ats are all free and unappropriated. The offertories are devoted to the expenses ot the services, the repair of the Church, and the poor. Organist and Choirmaster, Mr H. Bennett. St James's Church, Rhosddu.—Sundays. Morning Service at 11 a m Evening Service at 6.30 p.m. Holy Communion on ti e la-t Sunday in every month ''tl a.m. Sunday School at 9.45 a.m.. and 2 30 p.m. Choir practice every Thursday at 7 30 p m. Week Evening Services during Advent and Lent. Bersham School Church-Sundays. Evening Service at 6 30 p m Holy Communion four times a yesr. Sunday School'at 2.30 p.m. Week Evening Services during Advent and Lent. Khosnessney School Church.-Sundays. Afternoon Service at 3 p.m. Sunday Schools.—A meeting of the Sunday School Teachers is held at the Free School on the first Monday Evening in every month at 7.30 p.m,; and a Specw.1 Celebration of the Holy Communion once a quarter at the Parish Church. Visiting Association.—A meeting of the District Visiting Association is held at the Savings Bank on the seeond Monday Evening n each month at 7.30 p.m. BANGOR ISYCOED. Parish Church.—Sunday. 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 pm Rector, Rev. G. H. McGill; organ, the Misses McGill. Erton School Chapel—Evening Service on Sunday at 6.30 (alternate with the Rector of Marchwiel). BALA. Llanycil.—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 8.15 Welsh Service and Sermon at 6.15 p.m. English Service on Saint days; Singing Class on Mondays at 7 p.m.; Service and Sermon on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; Bible Class on Fridays at p.m. Administration of the Holy Communion on the fir-t and third Sundays in each month. BRYMBO. St. Mary's Church.—Sunday. Morning Service (in English at 10.30. Afternoon Service (in Welsh) at 3.1o. Evening: Service (in English) at 6..>0. Celebration of the Holy Communion on the tirst and third Sundays in the month, and on Holy Days. Sunday Schools at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Singiag Class on Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. Service on Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. Rev W. Jones, vicar; Rev ^P. James, curate; Mr J. Mathiss, orpamst; Messrs O. May and Azariah Jones, churchwardens; Messrs D. A. W. Robertson T. Rogers, O. Price, and P. Hutchinson, sidesmen. Bwlcbgwyn School Church,—Sunday, Morning- SerVices— Welsh at 10; and English at l1.W. 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-m- charge. DENBIGH. St. Mary's Church.—Sunday. Morning Service: Venite, Ouselev in C; Psalms, Hopkins in 0 and Aldnch m F Te Deum, Oakeley in F: Benedictus, Robinson in F; Introit, Hymn, 604; Kyrie, Winchester; Doxology, Tallis; Hymn, m. St. David's Church.—Sunday. Evenins Service Cantate, Davy in D; Nunc Dimittis, Avon in D; Hymns, 509. 469, and 29. The hymn book used in both Churches is Church Hymns," published by the S.P.C.K. ERBISTOCK, Morning Prayer daily at 8, except on Sundays and Holy Days, when it is at U Evening Prayer at 6, on Sunday at 8.30. Holy Communion on the first Sunday in the month after Morning Service; on the Third Sunday at 8 a.m. HOLYWELL. Parish Church.—English SIT vices are held on Sundays at 11 a.m. and Welsh Services at 9.45 and 6 p.m. There is a Welsh Service on Mondays at 7 p.m., and an English Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Rev 1J. O. Williams, M.A., viear Rev E. o. Williams, curate. LifNTYSILIO. Parish Church-—Sundays. Eoglish Service at 3 p.m (3.39 from first of April to first of October), also on the first Sunday iu the month at 10.30 a.m., with celebration of Helv Com- munion. Welsh Service at 11.15 and 6 p.m. Holy Commu- iiion ou the third Sunday in tue month.—Rev J. S. Jones, vicar. LLANGOLLEN. vicar. LLANGOLLEN. Parish Church.—Sunday. Matins at 10.30 a.m. Litany and Children's Service at 3.15 p.m. Evensong at 6. Sunday School at 2 p.m. Holy Communion every Snnday and on Saints' Days at S a.m.; and on the first and third Sundays in each month after the Morning Service. Daily Prayers at 8.46 a.m. and 6 p.m., except on Wednesdays, when Evensong will be at 6 p.m. St. John's Church (Welsh).—Sunday. Morning Service at 10.30. Evening Service at 6. Holy Communion on the first Sunday in each month after the Morning Service. Week day Service on Thursdays at 7 p.m. St. Mary's, Eglwyseg(Welsh).—Sunday School at 10.30a.m. Afternoon Service at 2.30. Holy Communion on the last Sunday in each month, when the Morning service will be at 10.30. with Holy Communion. Sunday School at 3.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting at 6 p.m. Week-day Service on the Friday next before the Holy Communion at 7 p.m.; a Preparatory Meeting. St. David's, Fron.—Sunday. English Service at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2 p.m. Litany and Children's Service at 3.15 p.m. Welsh Service at 6 p.m. Holy Communion on the second Sunday in each month after the Morning Service. Berwyn Mission Room.—Sunday School at 2 p.m. The serving Ministers are—The Rev E. Rhys James, B.D., vicar, at the Vicarage; the Rev Henry D. Morgan, B.A., at Mr Plica's, chemist, Bridge-street; the liev Richard Bowcott, B.A., at Mr Edwards', confectioner, Castle-street; the Rev William Davies, B.A., at Mr Broughton Jones', plumber, Market-street. MARCHWIEL. Marchwiel Church.—Services for winter half-year. Sundays. Celebration of the Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays in each month after the Morning Prayer, and on second and other Sundays at 8 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11. Litany at 2 p.m., except first Sunday, then at 3 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon at 3 p.m.. except on first Sunday in the month, tnen at 6.30.—All Holy Days Morning Prayer. Icc. at 11 a.m.—Fridays: Evening Prayer, Sermon, &c., at 7 p.m. The hymn book used is Hymns Ancient and Modern." Rev W. H. Boscawen, rector; Mr James Nind, harmonium. Eyton School Chapel.—Sundays, at 6.30 p.m. (alternate with the Rector of Bangor). MINERA. St. Mary's Parish Church.—Sundays. Morning Service at 11 a.m. Afternoon {Welsh) at 3.18 p.m. Evening Service, 6.30 p.m. Wednesday Evening, 7 p.m. Holy Communion in English on the first Sunday in every month. Sunday School at 2 p.m. Clergy, Rev J. Williams, vicar; Rev J.Thomas, curate. Organist and choirmaster, Mr J. Williams. Coedpoeth Iron Church.—Sundays. Morning Service at 10.30 Evening Service at 6 p.m. Holy Communion (Welsh) on the second Sunday in the month, and in English on the fourth. Sunday School at 2 p.m. Weekdays Friday, at 7 p.m. MALPAS. Parish Chllrch.-Sundays. Morning Prayer at 10.30. Litany at 11 a.m. Communion Service with Sermon and Celebration of thf Holy Communion at 11.15 a.m. The above services are said together, and commence at 1\30. The hours for the several services are given as nearly as possible, for the convenience of those who for any reason may be prevented rom attending the whole of the services, or wish to attend one or more only. Litany, Baptisms, and Sermon at 2.30 p.m Evening Prayer and Sermon at 6.30 Rectors, Rev C. W. Cox and the Hon. the Rev. W. Trevor Kenyou. Organist, Mis Danily. Choirmaster Mr A. D. Callcott. MOLD. St. Mary's Church.—Sunday. Morning Service: Venite,4; Psalms, 71 (1), and 72 en; Te Deum, Dykes; Benedictus, 4 Magnificat; Hymns, 340, 192. and 370. Evening Service: Psalms, 73 (I). and 74 (4); Magnificat, 7; Nunc Dimittis, !) Deus; Hymns, 330, 371, and 332.-1tev Rowland Ellis, vicar; Mr Lyle, organist. OVERTON. Parish Church.-Sunoays. Morning Service at 11, Evening SeFvice at G. Celebration of the Holy Communion on the first Sunday in the month at the Morning Service. Litany, Churchings, and Baptisms, at 3 p.m., on the fir4 Sunday in the month. Rector, Rev H. Mackenzie; organist, Mrs Batter-by. OSWESTRY. Parish Church.—There is service in this Church on Sundays1 also services held daily at 8.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; and on Thurs- days at 7.30 p m. The new edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern is usod.—Sunday. Early celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morniug Prayer at 11: Venite, Lee in D; Psalms, Henley in E Te Denm, Mendelssohn in in C; Jubilate, Turle in C: Kyrie, Smee in A; Hymns, 221, 180, and 281. Afternoon Service at 3.30 p.m (Specialservice used). Evening Service at 6.30 p.m.: Glorias, adapted; Magnificat. Hayes in F Nunc Dimittis, Barnby in E Hymns, 254, 180, and 23.—The anniversary services will be held as follows Tuesday, October 16th; Holy Communion at 8 a.m., Mattins at 11 a.m., Evensong at 7.30 p m.; preacher, the Rev and Right Hon. the Earl of Mulgrave. Wednesday, October 17th(Harvest Thanksgiving); Litany, 8.30 a.m.. Mattins and Holy Communion at 11 a.m., Evensongat 7.30 p.m preacher, the Rev J. Knox Little, rector of St. Alban's. Manchester. Thursday, October 18th Holy Communion at 8 a.m., Mattins at 11 a.m., Evensong at 7.3'ip.m. preacher, Ven. Archdeacon Ffoulkes.—Rev W. Howell Evans, vicar; Mr G. Gaffe, organist. PONTBLYDDYN. Christ Clinrch.—Sundays. Morning Service at 10.30; After- noon Service at 3.15; Evening Service (in Welsh) at 6.30.- Wednesdays. Welsh Service at 7 p.m. Leeswood National School.—Sun lays. Evening Service (in English) at 6.30.—Fridays. Bible Class at 7 p.m. Poutblyddyn National School.—Thursdays. Bible Class at p.m. RHYL. Trinity Church.—Sunday:. Morning Service at 9.45 Even ing Service at 6.30; Bible Clas-s at 2.30 p.m.—Thursday. { Evening 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' Church.—Sunday-. The Hymn Book used at this Church is that published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. There is a rehearsal of Church music every Sunday after the Evening Service. All the sittings un- occupied after the commencement of the service are free. Mr F. WrUley, organist. Vale-road Schoolrooms.—Sundays. Bible Class in the Afternoon at 2.15. Wellington-road Schoolrooms.—Sundays. Bible Class in the Atternoon at 2.15. Clwyd-street Schoolrooms.—Sundays. Bible Class in the ijorning at 9.45, and in the Afternoon at 2.30. RUTHIN. St. Peter's Church.—Sunday. New edition Hymns Ancient and Modern are sung. Morning Service at 11. Responses, Rimbault; Venite and Gloria Patri, Elvey; Te Deum Barnby Jubilate, Brine; Creed, Cruse Hymu before Communion Service, 229; Kyrie and Doxology, Nares; Hymn before Sermon, 2:32. Evening Service at 7: Responses, I Rimbault; Gloria Patri, Barrow; Magnificatt Birnby; Nunc Dimittis, llarnby: Creed, Cruse; Hymn after Third Collect, 206 Hymn before Sermon, 254; Hymn after Sermon, 289; Miss Edwards, organist; Mr Lloyd, choirmaster. RUABON. I Parish Church.-Sunrlays. lUornin Service at 11; Even- ing Service at 6.30; Welsh Service at 3.30 p.m. Baptisms at 4.30 p.m. Holy Communion at the Morning Service on the first Sunday in the month, and on the great festivals.—Week- days. Evening service Ilnd Sermon on ednesdays at 7 and during Advent and Lent, Morning Prayer on Fridays at 11. There is a rehearsa1 of tile Church music for the fo¡¡owin Sunday after the Sunday Evening Service; also, a singing practice after every Weduesday Evening Service. The Hymn Book used is Hymns Ancient and Modern." Sunday Schools at 10 a.m. and 2.15 p.m. Kev K W. Edwards. M.A., vicar; Rev Stephen Thomas, B.A.. curate; Mr Sparrow, organist and choirmaster; Mr R. LJoyd. parish clerk. Bryn School-Church.—Sundays. Morning Service at 11 a.m. HJtY Communion on the third Sunday in the month. WYNNSTAY. Wynnstay Chapel.—Sundays. Evensong at 3-30, and Sun- day School at 2.30 p.m. The Rev Studholme Wilson, M.A., private chaplain Mr Sparrow, organist (and private organist to Sir Waikin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P.)
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fSitrrarg Mr B. L. Farjton is again engaged iu writing the Christmas story for TiiisJey Brothers. Mr Samuel Siniies 8 engaged in writing a biographical account of the late M: Gorge Moore, the philanthropist. The woik will be published by Mr Boutledge. Casseli's serial edition of Dr. Farm's Life, of Christ has reached the twelfth part, which treats ot some of His miracles and His upbraiding of the unrepentant cities of Galilee. The illustiations are admirable. Good Things (Strahan and Qo., 34, Paternoster Row) is a very pleasant serial for those young readers who delight m tales of adventure and travel. The reyding matter is of a high class character and amply illus- trated. It is arranged that an extra of the Transactions of the Society of Biblical Archasok.gy will be issued in November containing Mr W. St. Cnad Boscawen's paper cn the Chronological Tablets of the later Babylonian Era, er, tit led The Egibi Tablets." In Cassell's Family Family Magazine there are some very attractive l'aper on such the significance "I Entered at, Stationer'.s Hall," "The outdoor easi- ness girls of London," c, The begging trade of Russia," "The Colorado beetle," "Autumn climates for invalids," &c. The Gatherer is well stored with choice tit- bits, and there iS plenty of light reading. The Day of Jitst increases in our estimation month by month. There is such a variety of readings and con- tributions from the most noted magazine writers that Jt. is astonishing how so much good literature can be offered to the public at the price. •* rh«be'& Fortunes, a most charming tale, and the Scriptuial "Portraits" are the chief attractions. Another volume of Aunt Judy's Magazine (G. Bell and Sons, York-street, Coveut Garden) is completed, and those who desire their children to be in poks-ssion of a story book full of sound reading cannot do better than purchase it as a present. We observe that, in the November number, a new serial story, entitled, "We Three and the World," by Juliana H. Ewing, will be commenced. Cassell's History of India is almost complete, there being but two further numbers to finish the woik. The history if, so far, brought down to the events in connec- tion with tho visit of the Prince of Wales to our Eastern Empire. Amongst the illustrations is a very good por- trait of the Prince, and a full-sized engraving of a tiger hunt in theKyrmorea. Good Words (Dalby, Isbister and Co., 56, Ludgate- hill) is a capital number. Dean Stanley contributes a sermon on 'The Gospel of Travellers," Mr Thomas Hughes, M.P. continues his papers on The Manliness of Christ," Dr Story writes on Saint Modan, of Kose- neath, Dr TuHock on the order of Jesuits, and Professor Black contributes Sunday evening readings. Surely there is sufficient here for the most eager readers. In Golden Hsurs (W. Poole, 12a, Paternoster-row) the serial stery of Clarice Duncan and her maid Trotter," by the author of that delightful tale, The White Cross and the Dove of Pearls." is continued, and its readers must watch its course with avidity The story of Phillip Bliss, the author of "Hold the Fort, is commenced. The other items are principally on foreign travel, touch- ing on India, the South Seas, Italy, and France.. Mr Justin McCarthy, in the Jenthmans Magazine, (Chatto and Windus, Piccadilly) contmues his new novel, "Miss Misanthorpe," which is most powerfully written. The contents of this month's number include a paper on The Turkish Nation of Old," by Karl Blind, an ic- teresting discoursejon Livingstonia," and an able article on the "Gorilla and other Apes." by Mr R. A. Proctor. "Table Talk," by Sylvanus Urban. aa usual, very smooth reading. Another volume of Charing Cross en, Friar-street, t Broadway) is commenced this mouth, and amongst the attractions is the first instalment of a new novel, A White Wind Flower," by Cecil Raahton." Mr Joseph Hatton's tale, '• The Queen of Bohemia," is continued, but it is rather disappointing to have only two additional chapters ef it. We can strongly reco: mend Charing Cross as a superior magazine,—cheap n well as good. Its contents generally include serial stony, articles on topical subjects, essays and reviewp, poems auJ fetches. The Athenteum states that Mr Thorn, whose name is well known in connexion with a previous work, is about to bring out another, entitled, The County and Borough Magistrates' List and Official Register,' which will com- prise all justices of the peace for every county and borough in England and Wales, with their professional and business avocations, and the appointments and offices they hold in each county and borough also all the county and borough officials (legal and civil), and a complete parliamentary directory — about twenty thousand names in all. The publishers are to be Messrs Butterworth. .The next volume of The Quivet, which commences with the November number, promises to be an exceedingly attractive one. Amongst other interesting features, it will contain new and important works by Dr Barry, principal of Kmg's College, London; the Rev Boyd Carpenter, T. M. Morris, Gordon Caltbrop, Arthur Brown, and h. A. Chad wick. Favourite hymns will be given with original music by standard composers, in- cluding Goss, Hopkins, Steggall, Bridge, Garrett, Peace, Barnby, and Longhurst. Interesting papers will also appear from the peas of the Lord Bishop of Rochester, Canon Farrar, D.D., Canon Barry, D.D., Canon Elliot, &c. A new monthly magazine, of a humorous nature, entiled Mirth, will be issued by Tinsley Brothers, 8, Catherine-street, Strand, on the 23th inst. The maga- zine will be edited by Mr Henry J. Byron, the popular author of c. Our Boys," c'Marned in haste," "Cyiil's Success," &c.; and the first numbers will include contri- butiona by Mr J. R. Planche, Mr G. A. Sala, Mr Robert Reece, Mr E. L. Blanchard, Mr John Hollingshead. Mr Godfrey Turner, Mr Moy Thomas, Mr Heary S. Leigh, Mr James Albery, Mr H. J. Byron, and Mr W. S. Gilbert. The price of the magasine will be sixpence, and each number will be complete in itself. Cassell's Countries oj the World gives a graphic description of some of the states of America, the illustra- tions being unexceptionally good. When completed it will make a very handsome book. The Domestic Dictionary, by the same publishers, has reached its fourth part, and brings the subjects alphabetically down to cereals." It will prove a very useful compendium of knowledge for the household. This month's number of the Popular Educator opens a new volume. There are lessons in geology, Italian. Algebra, anti Greek, with readmgs in French, German, ifcc., find a carefully pre- pared chart of the progress of manufacture, trade, and agriculture is presented with the number. A pamphlet has just been published bearing the ex- ceptional title of Sentiment v. Supper. It purports to be the report of an action of ejectment in due form, with examination of witnesses, speeches of counsel, and judge's summing up. Its object appears to be to hold up to public ridicule the policy of sentiment lately adopted by a certain section of the Opposition, and, in some sense, it muse be admitted to be a practical success. The financial argument of Mr D'youreally, Q.C., as counsel for the defendant, is rather startling, if true, and merits, at any rate, some reflection. It is impossible, in a short notice like this, to give it deep consideration, but we recommend it to the attention of our readers. The satire of this little work, if satire it is to be called, is entirely free from malice, and may fairly be characterized as genial and humorous. The pamphlet, if it serves no higher purpose, may well suffice to pass away a leisure hour. Messrs Cassell, Petter, and Galpin announce seme forthcoming publications of a useful character, which are I certain to meet with a ready sale. On the 24th inst. will be issued the first part of The Sea, with its stirring story of adventure, peril, and heroism. There is ample scope in such a subject for a deeply interesting work, as no doubt this eutirely new serial publication will prove. —Those who read Cassell's History of the Franco- Prussian War will be glad to hear that this enterprising firm are preparing a similar work in respect to the present Eastern conflict, which is to be handsomely illustrated.—Another serial work commenced is one on science, to which eminent, writers will contribute. There is also to be a reissue, on October 25th, of Foxe's BOvk of Martyrs. It will have about two hundred illustrations by G. H. Thomas, Sir John Gilbert, G. du Maurier, J. D. WatsoD, A. B. Houghton, W. Small, A. Paquier, R. Barnes, M. E. Edwards, T. Morten, &c., engraved by W. L. Thomas.
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THE PENGE MURDER. Mrs Patrick Staunton and Alice Rhodes appear to have given up all hope of a reprieve now that they have been told the date fixed for their exe- cution. The communication, it appears, was made to them on the suggestion of the chaplain, who found that his ministrations were unavailing while the convicts were buoyed up with the hope of a reprieve, which was strengthened by the reports made to them by visitors of the agitation in their favour. Ou Saturday morning, when the chaplain (the Rev. M. C. Duggan) visited Louis, he cor- roborated the statement of his brother by an im- portant detailed account respecting the money received from Mrs Harriet Staunton. When he. became possessed of his wife's money he invested it in real estate, with the exception of several hundred pounds expended in after charges in con- nection with the application of the Lunacy Com- missioners. When, however, the death of Harriet aroused suspicion, he was legally advised to dispose of the estate. A deed of assigumeut was pre- pared, the estate was placed in his attorneys' hands, and by them in the market, it being Bold for 'about .£1,600. The effects on Louis' farm and other things brought the total up to J62,027 which has all been swallowed up iu legal expenses, with the exception of an odd .£25, which was handed I to him in Newgate. Patrick has written a state- ment, which is to be submitted to Louis and published; and the former is also engaged on a document, which is to be given to his wife. Patrick Staunton has made a long statement contradictory of the last story told by Clara Brown as to the starvation and iiltreatmeut of the ¡ deceased and her child. Mrs Staunton, oo, has denied some of tbe allegations made by her iate servant. Louis Staunton says very little on the subject, being evidently impressed with the feeling that it is through him his relatives have been brought to their present unhappy condition. Patrick Staunton says he only wants justice. He does not want his sentence to be commuted from a fepling of pity, and would rather die at once than spend his life in penal servitude on such terms. Louis Staunton says less upon the subject than his brother. He evidently feels that it was to his infatuation the present unhappy position of himself and his relatives is primarily due, but he still protests that it was originally against his wish that Alice Rhodes came to live with his wife. Be- fore the marriage Alice Rhodes was living with Mrs Hincksman, and the deceased, so Louis says, again and again entreated her (Mrs Hincksman^) to let Alice Rhodes go and live with her as a companion. Louis Staunton says that he got to i like Alice Rhodes almost against his will, and that, as his wife developed a vioieu,t teuper and a taste for drink, he conceived the idea of living apart from htr, and so was left with Alice Rhodes alone. Mrs Patrick and her husband say that at first they were much opposed to this arrangement, but they yielded to the arguments of Louis Staunton, who represented how wretched he was, and finally came to tacitly agree iu the immoral relationship that was henceforth carried on. On Monday afternoon, Alice Rhodes aud Mrli Patrick Staunton were visited by their mother, Mrs Hincksman, aud their sister, who brought with them Alice Rhodes' j child. The interview was of an affectihg nature. Alice Rhodes exhibited great emotion on seeing her child. A crowded meeting waa held at the Cannon- street Hotel, Loudon, on Mondsy, for the purpose of adopting a petition to the Crown for a commu- tation of sentence of the contiots of the Penge cases. Dr8. Forbes, Winslow, aud Bristoe ex- pressed a decided opinion that deceased did not die from starvation, but from brain disease. Mr H. B. Sheridan, &I.P., and others addressed the meeting, all contending that the case of murder had not been proved. The petition was adopted unanimously amid loud cheers. Up to last post on Thursday evening no reprieve had been received. The men were perfectly resigned, bat the females are not without hope oi a commutation of the capital sentence. The Lancet says:—"The memorial, which has been placed in the hands of the Secretary of State, is a strong submission of opinion that the evidence did not afford medical proof' that the death of Harriet Staunton was caused by deprivation of food, or any other form of murder—for example, poison- ing. In the absence of such proof, we say the sentence should be reconsidered, and it is for this we pray. We do not speak of mercy,' nor do we plead extenuating circumstances,' or deal with the question of relative guilt. We simply say the charge of murder, which was based on medical evidence,' and so left to the jury, is not proved by that evidence. The allegation thus bUs to the ground. More than 600 medical men, including the most prominent pathologists and practitioners, have signed the protest, and we are supplementing the list of names daily. The movement is solely scientific in its motive and character, i'a this alone it must be viewed."
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? TO THE EDITOR OF THE GUARDIAN. SIR,-Permit me to call attention through your columns to the disgraceful and dangerous condition 01 some of our public footpaths. Last evening I was walking inio town along the path skirting the meadow at the rear of St. Mary's Catholic Church, when, without being in the least aware of ms danger, I was thrown sprawling over the embankment. It was by the merest piece of good fortune that I did not fall headlong into the brook, when i might have slidden into the culvert, the mouth of which is just beneath, and perhaps have been suffocated. The explanation is that the footpath. through sheer neglect, has fallen away for a yard or two, and is now part of the shelving bank, and almost on the same incline as the grouan above and below it. This is a piece of shameful neglect; and if any serious accident occurs to life or limb I strongly suspect our local authorities will be held responsible. Amid all the fine talk about improve- ments carried or in contemplation, here is a matter in which the public safety is entirely overlooked.—I am, sir, yours, &e., AV INHABITANT. Wrexham, Octcber loth.
RUTHIN DRAINAGE.
RUTHIN DRAINAGE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE GUARDIAN. ,SIR, -If report is correct, sometime ago the town of Suthin was in a most miserable state for want of proper drainage, resulting in Typhoid fever, which carried away some of its most prominent men. Happily this has been remedied, as will be seen from the last report of the medical officer of health. Mr Corn vralhs West, with the promptitude and responsibility of one ever interested in the welfare of the town, allowed some 70 or 80 acres of his land to be used for the utilization of the sewage, saving the expense of an Act of Parliament. This kindness was supplemented by a voluntary offer of 2100 towards defraying the expenses which the drainage scheme entailed upon the Town Council. Fifty pounds was handed over, the remain- ing £ 50 (a debt of honour) had but to be asked for, as is evidenced by the prompt payment of this sum. But there are ways of asking The Town Council adopted a pian inconsistent with the nature of a voluntary gift by demanding the money, so they did. Mr West naturally feels aggrieved at the uncourteous manner in which he has been treated, and doubtless he will not be without taking steps to resent such treatment. The Town Council canuot but admit that he has been ever ready to acquiese in any reasonable wish of theirs. The town cannot afford to lose the good influence and generosity of the lord-lieutenant, and I hope an apology will be forthcoming, as ample as the insult offered.-I am, &c., SPECTATOR.
WREXHAM TOWN COUNCIL.
WREXHAM TOWN COUNCIL. TO THE EDITOR OF THK GUARDIAN. SIB.- Your correspondent, "A Burgess," has a heavy bill 01 indictment against the Town Council, and with apparent good judgment chastises them for gross mis- management of the business of the town. Now, sir, what I should like to know is, whether all this censure ought to be fathered'' on the Council. There are many officials .connected with the Corporation, who must be concerned in the management of the town affairs. Your correspondent says resolutions have-been passed and recorded on the minute book, but nothing further has been done. Now. pray, is it not the duty of the Town Clerk to call attention to this state of things? We know that the Council expressed a determination to taxe down the alleged obstructive hoardings surrounding the property of Mr Bunn, and of Messrs Bayley and Bradley. In the case of the former, judgment has gone by default, and in that of the latter the owners 01 the property, alter heavy legal expenses had been incurred to the town, remain masters of the situation. Where was the legal acumen in these cases? In the matter of Salisbury Park improvements your correspondent says the ratepayers have had to stump up the money, owing to neglect or informali- ties of the notices." Now is this true, and if so, who is to blame ? The Town Clerk can assuredly tell us. Again, it is stated we are paying interest for money spent on the purchase of land. Is this true, and were the purchases legal; if not, were the Council told so? We are told that all the money paid for interments has not come to the corporate coffer; if not, why not. ? And why are not proceedings taken to recover the money? Echo answers, "Why." And. further, why is it necessary to be everlastingly consulting Counsel's opinionvide the nonsensical attempt to drive the farmers off the streets. Such points as these present themselves to my mind, as they must do to the minds of others; and I think it is only right to inquire, when the Council is being so severely reproved, how far they are deserving of the odium that is cast upon them. Surely there must be some answer to these questions.- Your obedient servant, A PLEBEIAN. Wrexham, Oct. 8th, 1877.
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t MICHAELMAS AVERAGES, CORN RENTS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE GUARDIAN. -For the information of those interested in corn rents I beg to state that the average prices of British corn for the filty-two weeks ending September 29th, 1877, are:—Wheat, 55s barley, 38=. 7fd; cats 26s 3d per imperial quarter. The following abstracts show the variation in prices of the above curing the same period, also of wheat during the past ten years:- Highest Lowest Differ- prices. prices. euce. s. d. s. d. s. d. Wheat.19 May, 1867 64 9 14 Oct., 1876.46 2 22 7 Barley.29 Sept, 1877.43 11 21 July, 1877.32 5 11 6 Oats .14 July, „ .28 10 31 Mar. „ .24 6 4 4 Average price for the year Highest price Lowest price ending for the week for the week Differ- Michaelmas. ending ending euce. s. d. s d. s. d. s. d. 1868.67 9 May 9, 1868.74 7 Oct. 5, 1867.63 5 11 2 1869.49 8 Oct. 3, 1868.64 4 May 8, lSti9.44 4 11, 0 1870.45 11 Aug. 6, 1870.54 11 Feb 26.1870.40 7 14 4 1871.55 1 June 3, 1871.60 0 Oct. 8, 1870.46 513 7 1872.66 9 Aug. 24,1872.60 3 Apr. 13,1872 53 11 6 4 1873.67 8 Sept 13,1873 647 Apr. 19, 1873.54 7 10 0 1874.59 11 Jan. 31,1874.63 9 Nov. 21 1374.4-3 5 20 4 187.44 7 Aug. 7, 1875.53 11) Mar. 6, 1875.40 I 13 9 1876.45 9 July 1, 1876.48 10 Feb. 19, lS7fj.42 8 6 2 1877.55 9 May 19,1877.68 9 Oct. 14, 1876.46 2 22 7 I am, sir, your obedient servant', MONTAGUE MARRIOTT, Editor of I. Willich's Tithe Commutation Tables." 26, Montpelier-square, London, S.W. October 2nd. L877.
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THE OLD HUNDBEDTH PSkLM-TUN-E.-The Old IIundredtht tune was known in England as early as 1561. when it appeared in the edition of Sternhold and Hopkin's Psalms of that year; and from this time forth it was included in every edition of that work. The name of the tune as the Old Hundredth i3 peculiar to tngland. In foreign psalters, especially in the French and Dutch, the tune is set to the, 134 psalm. From the days of the Reformation to the end of the seventeenth century it was commonly called in England the Hun- dredth Psalm-tune but upon the publication of Tate and Brady's new version, its present title came into use. It has been shown that most of the strains in the tune are taken from ancient hymn-tunes of the early church, and bad been sung by Christian voices not only a thousand years before Luther was horn. but for centuries before the Papal system was developed. To the devout Christian," says Mr Havergal, such a tune cannot be otherwise than deeply interesting. The thought of its having been sung,.Ior many an age, 'in the great congregation,' must always add a hallowed pleasure to its use. The consideration, too, that Protesiant martyrs and exiled confessors have listened to its strains or joined in them may well give an exalted and even an affecting .energy to our modulation of them." Tne Old Hundredth tune has long ago reached the other side of the globe, and it is not the least interesting fact of any that may be told respecting it, that it was the first tune ever, suns at Divine service, conducted by a glergyman, in New Zealand.—Leisure Hour. COST OF RECENT WARS.—Whilst the losses of life and limb, and the miseries of widows and orphans, occasioned by war, are so enormous, the heavy burden imposed by the cost of great international contests and armaments are additional evils of vast magnitude. The statisticians show the following figures as the cost of wars during the last quarter of a century (but not including any of the expenses of the Russian and Turkish war of 1877):- I The Crimean War. £ 340', 000,000 The Franco-Italian War of 1855 60,000,000 The Austrian and Prussian War of 1866 66,000,000 The American ^ivil War The North 940,000,000 The South 460,000,«<50 The Franco-Prussian War, 1870-71. 500,000,000 Wars in Mexico, Paraguay, iSchleswig- Holstein, etc. 47,000,000 t2,413,000,000 It is almost impossible for the mind to grasp, in any adequate degree, the importance and significance of such a sum. But it may be mentioned that this amount would allow t:), for every man, woman, and child on the habitable globe. It would afford a present of 9100 to every person in England and Wales. It would erect, complete, and furnish with works of art, 2,000 such institutiuns as the beautiful Crystal Palace, near London. It would make two railways all round the world, in the most splendid and substantial style, at £ 50,000 per mile. It would thickly dot cottages, schools, and hospitals over all Europe. It would provide for every adult male in Europe (about 50,000,000) a freehold farm of 100 acres in America.— Leisure Hour.
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8ftteral. The French Government have prohibited the sale o* English newspapers in Paris. Board of Trade returns for September show a decline in exports of nearlv £750,000 as compared with last year, and in imports of £1,750,000. It is stated that Sir Allen Young intends to have the Pandora refitted with a view to another start for the Arctic regions in the spring. The new docks at Fleetwood, which have been in coarse of erection for three years, and which have cost were formally opened on Monday. Somebody advertises Guaranteed autograph initials of Louis Staunton, price fifteen shillings." At the rate quoted, the complete autograph would be worth £4 17s 6d.. Gale, the Cardiff pedestrian, en Saturday successfully compled his arduous task of walking 1,500 miles in 1,000 fraurs. The feat is said to be unparalleled. He was in capital condition at the close. The United States, under General Howard, have had another encounter with the Neaperces Indians in which 23 of the former and 17 of the latter were killed, the I number of wounded being equal-40. There was an earthquake shock at Geneva on Monday morning. Clocks were stopped, bells weremng, build- ings cracked, and the English and Bossian churches were I rather shaken. No great damage was done. The visit of General Grant to Birmingham has been fixed for the 16th and 17th instant. A committee has been formed to give the General a suitable reception, and on the 17th a public dinner to welcome him will take place at the Town Hall. William Edward Bennett, a youth employed as an as- sistant clerk at the Shropshire and Montgomeryshire joint lunatic asylum, was on Saturday committed for trial by the Shrewsbury magistrates for stealing £25 5 Sid, the money of inmates of the institution. It is interesting to note, says the Jewish World, that in the mother country the edifice of religious liberty has already been gracefully crowned by the appointment of Jewish gentlemen as chief magistrates in the following cities and townsLondon, Liverpool, Southampton, Portsmouth, Canterbury, and Taunton. A librarian at the recent conference communicated to me the singular fact that the best customers for novels are the lawyers. One, whom he mentioned by name, W88 instanced as the greatest reader of fiction making de- mands on his bookshelves.—May fair. Judgement was given on Tuesday in the Board of Trade inquiry into the Forest-Avalanche collision. It was found that the Avalanche was primarily responsible for the disaster. Captain Lockhart was reprimanded, but his certificate was returned. Each party was ordered to pav their own costs. Bev. C. F. MacCarthy, D.D., rector of St. Werburgh's Dublin, who was well known in connection with the Irish Church Missions in England as well as in Ireland, died -undenly ot disease of the heart on Saturday. He rac q uckly to the train, and immediately on entering it was observed to totter, and was taken out at the next station only a mile off, where he died immediately. The Times thinks the tiue moral to be learned from the present crisis from India is that the maxim that India must pay its way should be hereafter observed with un- deviating rigour, but that it should be supplemented by another rule of equal inflexibility, that India should never be called upon to pay for anything not strictly its own. The funeral of Mdlle. Titiens took place on Monday afternoon, at Kensal Green Cemetery. Eight mourning coaches followed the hearse, and near the grave there was a large assemblage of persons of the musical and dramatic professions. The deceased was buried in the Protestant portion of the ground, in a grave wherein a relative is interred. The yearly meeting of the Sunday Closing Association was held in Dublin on Tuesday. Several members of Parliament were present. A letter from Mr Gladstone was read supporting the movement. It was reeelved that the utmost dissatisfaction existed at the decision arrived at by the House of Commons, and strongly deprecating the course resorted to by the opponents of the bill. The Earl of St. Germans, died at Port Eliot, near Plymouth, on Sunday, after a short illness. His lordship was born in 1798, and had for many years retired from public life. He was P.C. and G.C.B., and held several offices including the lord-lieutenant of Ireland, the post- master-generalship, and the lord stewardship of the household. The deceased will be succeeded by bis eldest son Lord Eliot. A sculling match for the championship and JC400 was rowed on Monday, on the Thames, between Koberr Boyd, of Gateshead, aud Higgins, of Loi.doo. This was the third time they had rowed against each other. One victory had been scored by each, and on this occasian Higgins won by nearly six lengths. Owing to the high tide the steam boats which accompanied the men were unable to follow them under Hammersmith Bridge. An accident of a shocking character occurred on Sunday in the United Methodist Free Church, Hanover-street, Sheffield. After the evening service a number of lads in the gallery made a rush to get out, and one of them seven years of age, tried to slide down the bannister. He overbalanced himself, and was pitched headforemost to the ground, a distance of 40 feet. He was taken op in- sensible and removed to the hospital, where he died in about an hour. • A prize fight came off on Monday, between a member of the Staffordshire county police and the town-crier of Wolverhampton, for £50 a side. The fight took place in a field on Glen Common. The original challenge was for .£5, but the policeman declined the encounter under JJ50 The money being found, was posted, and the fight consequently came off as above stated. It lasted one hour and ten minutes, and resulted in the policeman throwing up the sponge. Sir Stafford Northcote presided on Monday at the Exeter Chamber of Commerce, and in addressing the members said he trusted that next year the bankruptcy question would be settled. The revenue returns could not be described as of a gloomy character, and he believed they would realise the original estimate placed upon them. In the Eastern war much gallantry had been displayed on both sides, and if the opportunity should arise for a peaceful settlement, both cou.d accept it with- out a loss of military reputation. Kuo-ta-Jin, the Ambassador Extraordinary from the Emperor of China, has replied to an address sent to him from a meeting representing the Society of Friends held in London about a month ago. It principally relates to the suppression of the opmm traffic, as to which he thinks that further discussion will become inevitable. owing to the intention of the Shanghae Chamber it Commerce to protest against the ratification of the Chef oo Convention, and he suggests that that body should be dissuaded from such a step. The Mersey Dock Board have constructed a new light- house at the Bcotle end of dock?. If is 75ft. above high-water mark. aad the light may be seen at a distance of 38 to 40 miles. The light was exhibited for the first time on Monday night, when Captain Graham H. Mills, R.N., the marine surveyor, with a party, proceeded iewn Channel in the Vigilant, returning at half-putt nine o'clock, with the view of seeing that the light was right. The result was satisfactory. The lighthouse aad keeper's residence cost £3,965. At a meeting of the Glasgow School board, on Mon- day, the following resolution was proposed by an inde- pendent Presbyterian minister, and seconded by a Soman Catholic priest ■—" That whereas the Shorter Catechism is a strictly denominational book, it is neither ust nor expedient that it should be taught in the public schools at the expense of ratepayers who do not approve of it.' The motion was lost by eight to three. The minoritv maintained that at the last election the majority ü: voters were in favour of abolishing the catechism is the schools. Consequent on the completion of the additions:! build- ings at the Koval Masonic Institution for Girls at Batter- sea-rise, 35 fiirls will be elected at the quarterly court of that institution olil. Saturday (to-day). At the quarterly court of the boys' school next Mouda-, only t n bovs will be elected but for the purpose of admitting a larger number than the present maximum on the establishment, additions are to be made to the building .at Wood Green, the tender for which was decided upon by the committee on Saturday lact. The harvest in South Wales has now been safely gathered, and the farmers on the Welsh hills have rarely experienced so favourable a season. While their neigh- bours in the valley had to encounter the constant storms of rain, and were baulked incessantly in their efforts to gather in first the bay and' then the corn, the men of the hills" have had fine weather and a rich harvest, Ir has also proved a boon to the half-employed collier, who has left the pit for the hill-top to assist at what he used to look upon as a holiday. The cora is said to be in splendid condition, and the yield one of the best ever, known. Mr Robert Crawshay, of Cyfarthfa, in replying to a letter from one of his old workmen, askipg whether there was any possibility of a re-start of his ironworks, states that trade being worse than ever, be does not see the slightest chance of a resumption of business. Mr Crawshay says that if the works ever do start again it will be under very different circumstances to the present. He adds that he is too near to his grave to think of doing anything of the sort, and he thinks so badly of trade altogether that he has no wish to see his sons remain in it. Mr Crawshay states his determina- tion to sed the works before dies, as the conduct of his men has estranged him from them. The members of the Leamington Town Council held a felicitous meeting on Monday night. Prior to the re- cent visit of General Grant there was some dispute amongst the members as to the payment of costs inci- dent to his welcome. As the puklic-spinted body declined to share in any cost, the Mayor made the General his guest, and omitted to invite the Council to a banquet to which he entertained him. Complaint was made at Monday's meeting of this omission, and his worship responded, with a trifle more warmth than ele- gance, that General Grant was not accustomed to be exhibited at feeding time like beasts in a menagerie, at a guinea per head." If the General keeps a note-book of his tour to the British Isles, the Mayor's flattering truism ought to form not the least entertaining entry in it.
CORN.
CORN. WBESHAM, Thurad*y.—The following were tke quota- tions .-— White wheat (new) 76 td to liB Ðd. Red ditto (new; 7s Od to 7 s 4d. Barley (grinding.) 4s lid 10 4s 6d. Malting barley, Od to JKL Oats (provender .8 8d to 4tI 6d. fid. CHESTER. Saturday,—There was a large attendance a.t to. day's market, and fair supplies of wheat, cmefly of uoit-rioc condition; fine samples sold at last week's full rater, 7s (id for red oats a slow sale at the quotation Indian oorn, 9d per tSOlbti dearer. New. Old. s. d. a. d. s. d. 8. 4. Wheat, whhe, per i'óli!. 7 6 to 8 0 0 0 tv 0 Ditto, red 7 0 — 7 6 0 0 g 0 Barley malting, per 3sqt. 00-00.04) — O 0 Ditto, grinding, per tAlb. 0 0 0 0 0 (J — 0 Vats, per 461b 3 3 — 3 6 0 0 — 0 0 beans, per 80lb 0 0 0 (I 0 0 — 9 0 Ditto, Egyptian,i>er 4801b. 34 6 — 86 6 0 0 — « 0 Indian corn. feeu, per 3Q u — 80 C 4)00 0 SHREWSB UR r. Sat-arday.-There was a fair attentiaLcO in this market, and prices were as folllow a. CL *■ <L W hlte wheat, per TSlbs 8 0 to 10 2 Bed wheat per 7Wbf 7 9 8 8 Barley, per ah quart* 6 C „ 7 • Grinding barley per IS score It lbB. 0 0 „ Of Ûat", per I I scoi-e 4 lbs 180260 Heun. pt-r 11 score ií lbs 196230 J:ea", per 11 score S lbs 17019o Halt, per miperivl bushel 8 9 „ 9 O CORN AVERAGES. For the week ending Saturday Oct. 6th. The following are the quantities tin quarters) sold anc UMI price., this year and last year:- QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICEit This year. Latlt year. This year. Lecl y«ac. II d s d Wheat 61.436 M.329 66 11 46 3 Barley .42,08t 39,616 44 2 foù 1 Oats 6,228 5,003 24 6A LONDON, Monday.—The market wtv quiet and dull for English wheat without change in prices. Foreign wheat unaltered in value American rather firmer. Flour met. dull sale at about previous rates American barrels, howevea^ are firm and in demand from scarcity. Barley very quiet ana prices tending lower. Maize remains steady. Oats without alteration. Beans and peas unchanged. New English canary- seed sold at easy prices. Blue peas command a ori.ik sale at a further rise of Is to -n per quarter. Trefoil very fit-lu. Lem inquiry for winter taree. Arrivals: British wheat, 5,807; barley, 3,443; oats, 1,623; flour, 20,698; maize, 20 qre. Foreign wheat, barley, lb,026; oats, 48,404 maiK. 6,277 qrs tiour, 4,1(14 sacks, and 1,281 barrels LIVERPOOL, Tuesday.—At to-day f market, with a good attendance of town and country millers and dealers, and a firm tone, wheat met a iaige consumptive demand at IU1 ad- vance of Id to 2d per ceutal on the week. Flour was in steady request at Friday's quotations. Oats attracted but little attention, and closed weaker. Oatmeal remained with out change. Egyptian beans were slow at late rates. Canadian peas the turn cheaper. Malt moved but indifferently, and. with a drooping tendency. Barley, from extreme scarcity, commanded higher figures, In Indian corn the business, though not 01 an important character, exhibited a repetition Of Friday's pri.;es-au improvement of ad per quarter upoit those of this day week. The following are the quotations :— WHEAT, per loolb. s. <1. s. d. I BAIUJET, per 601b. s. d. s. d. English, red- 10 & il 3 bootch & Irish 10 4 2 „ white 11 11 ro Danubian 4 10 4 Irish, red. C U 0 0 j OATS, per 45 lb. „ white 0 O 0 0| English & Scotch 4 0 4 3 U.S. No. 1 springll 7 11 10 Irish, Mealing, a g 3 11 No. 2 11 8 11 61 2d quality 3 5 3 7 Winter red 11 H 12 1 Black & Tawny. 3a 3 < white. 12 7 12 ll i Black 0 0 0 # Canadian ivhite. 0 0 0 0 American 3 0 a S red, 11 12 1 j OATMEAL,per 24"lb. De.uubitLu 8 b 9 5 Irish, new 51 0 S3 < Caliiornian 12 7 12 9 1. CORN, per §Solb. Chilian, wnite. 11 9 11 11 American, yel.& Egyptian 8 9 9 0 Mixed 23 3 28 6 Oregon 12 10 13 1 Europ'n yellow, 32 (t a 0 FLOUR, per 2801bs, BEANS, per qr. i English & Irish English, 43 0 46 0 superhne 46 0 50 0 Scotch & Irih. Extra 61 0 0 per 48^ lb 32 6 38 • French tine and Egyptian 31 3 82 t 6uperhne 46 0 0 Mazagar 29 6 30 < Western Canal 29 6 31 6 Behera 30 0 30 6 Spring What. 35 0 *6 0 PEAS, per Qr. Canad'n, sweet 30 G 31 0 r English 0 0 0 § Extra 31 « S2 6 Canadian 40 6 41 < LONDON, Wednesday.—The market was quiet. English and foreign wheat was 6teady at late values. Flour without change. Barley remains steady. Oats unaltered. Maiz* quiet. Beans and peils firm. Arrivals British wheat, ;.100; barley, 1,330 oats, 100 qrs. Foreign wheat, 35.86lJ; barley, 2,40 oats, 2.5,610 qrv maize, 9,310 qrs; hoar, 3,920 kiacks, and 7,170 barrels.
CATTLE.
CATTLE. LONDON, Monday.—A larger margin than usual between the prices of really prime beef and those of course and in- ferior qualities prin^t- British animals of neat weights, whether ttcots or were in short supply, and the demand was good fur: .1,C description? at linn rates, other- wis>* trade has been ou' t. A quantity ù1 u»eiui beef sold from is 4d to 58 8d per stone. On the foreign side trade has teem especially slack. Prime Downs realised full values, but in- ferior sheep could not be moved except at-a low figure. More inquiry for calves. Pork trade dull. Prices Beef, 4s 6d t» 7s mutton, 5s 6d to 7s Teal, 4s 6d to 5s 6d pork, 4s to 4$ lOd. The supply on offer consisted of beasts, 2,720; sheep, 6,400; calves, to; pigs, 30 included in which were 410 foreign beasts and 1,4tiv sheep. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—The supply of cattle was about the same as last Monday. Den And slow, and prices about the same if any change, middling stock must be noted cheaper. Sheep without alteration. Dead American meat is interferIng very much with the value of interior classes of cattle. Frices Beef, 5 io 8d; mutton, 7d to 9d per lb. There were- 3,159 cattle and 8,130 sheep at market. SALFORD, Tuesda.,v.-The show of bea?ts was somewhat larger than on last Toesday, and he quality was of a fair average character. There was a good inquiry for beef, and last week's prices were fully maintained. In sheep a fair trade was done in choic-e light weights at full rates, but other descriptions changed hands slowly at slightly lower prices. Calves without change. Beef, t>$d to s^d mutton, 7Jd to SJd •veal, 7d to 9td per lb. BIRMINGHAM, Wednesday.-There was a small supply of beasts, the general condition good. The trade ruled steady at about latt prices. :heùp were a moderate number, for which there was a fair inquiry at late quotations. Fat pigs a fair supply a fair clearance made. Prices ±>eef, 7d t6 8$d per lb mutton, Sid to 'd bacon pigs, 7s Ífd to 10s per score; porket pigs, 106 to 11= -id.
GENERAL PRODUCE.
GENERAL PRODUCE. LONDON HOP MARKET, Monday.—Owing to the ad- vance at Gloucester on Saturday, this market was dearer for all descriptions of the new crop. Yearlings were more in request at fully late ravec. LONDON PROVISION MARKET, Monday.—Butter Mal ket dull for foreign descriptions, and prices generally lower Fries and, 12t:s tolSOs; Jersey, 10is to 134s Nor- mandy, 70s to 140s Spanish, laOs to 140s tint uew American, 106s to 124s; Irish neglected. Bacon 2s lower for both Irifik and Hamburg. Hams remain dull. Lard iirm but little done. Cheese Finest American 2s dearer. LONDON POTATO MABKET, Monday.-Trade wattsirly j active at the following prices :-Kent regents, 120s to 140s Essex regents, 100s to lifOs kidneys, 110s to 140s rocks, 80B j to 100s per tuD; foreign red, 4s tid to bs 6d per bag. LONDON DEAD MEAT MARKET, Monday.—The sup- plies this morning wero rather large, and trade continues dull at the following qnctations Beef, 3s to 5s 4d mutton, 3s to 6a 8d veal, 5s to 6s 6d large pork, 4s to 4s Kid small ditto, 5s to ils 4-4 per stone.
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MISCELLANEOUS. I WRI:XZ-,AM.-THuRaD.&v. I Butter (pcr ib. ct 1« 02.)^ Is 43 to Is M Fowls (per couple; 3 0,7 to 4" Od Ducks per ooupie). 4, Ga to 5, 6d Geese (per lb) (Is od to Os Od Turkeys (each) O. 0d to 0b Od Dressed fewl »&on 3# 3d to 2s 6d Potatoes per wore -Is 2d to 0s Od Bet f vper lb., 8d to Mutton (.per lb.; 9,j to 11-j Lamb (per lb.; lOd to lid Pork (per lb.' 8d to 8d Veal iper lb. 7jd to 9d Partridges per brsce bs Od to OIL Salmon (per Jb) Os oil Damson (perqai.x ) Is od rllzc!t t to It for a sliilHne. )
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u- Cra&c anD oa¡rr liiOis. BARROW-IN-FU11 > ,.1- Monday.—There is still a steady- toue in the iron tr. de, makers are in as good a position as they were a month ;,o, although the actual business being1 done at the present is, as-is usual at this time of the year, but limited. Makers are bn-y in producing iron to meet contracts entered 1-vo some time age, ana it is expected they will be able to maintain their present position for some ¡ months to come. Ou other hllAd, both producers and buyers are anxion-iy l>;ijjig forwaxd to the next few weete as to the movements of trade, for in a short ti\ue indications are expected its to whether business will continue gosd or whether it will decline to certain extent owing to the com- pletion of large orders -riuch have been in the hanas of local I makers. There is no doubt, however, thut du.mg the remain- der oi the year :he present production will be required to meet delivery arrangeine^ts. JPrioes are unmoved. Steal- makers are busy. A weMier tone is shown lD iron shipbuilding. t Iron ore is nrtli. Coal "W/t at unchanged prices. M.iDDLESBOHOr(, E,!nesday ,-Tile quarterly market was held to-day, but tho attendance thereat was only sin ill, and business showed EO animation. Pig iron prices were weaker, aud eoine makers even took 3d per toit less at the close. The ordinary G.M. B. irom. however, was done at 44 s I tid net for No. 3, Mm Sd for .No. 39s 6d for grey forge. The demand on shippr.it- account is not nearly so good af Sad been looked for this month. Pipe founders have reduced their prices The finished iron trade is as slack as ever, and J prices have a dowuwt-rd tendency, though they are not different from those wti-:li have prevMd .'d for a mouth j art. I HI use coal has advanevxt Is per ten, ana there. is an excellent dfemand both on inhuid _101 shipping s-ccounts. Coke in tiur request. WOLVERHAMPTOJN Wednesday.—Tlie first of the current series of Stafiori ironmasters* quarterly meetings was held here this afternoon. The pig iron quoi "tions were declared unaltered for the ensuing quarter, ai £ ■"> per ton fori coal, and J; I per tOll for i-ot llat qualities. sorts were (id wenter thp.n last week. Finrshed iron was proclaimed without ch^z>g^, at £ h 1)^ per ton tor marked bars; nevertheless, buyers held off expecting easier terms to-morrow. Sheets for galvanising were in. demand at £ a 2s 6d. Shropshire rods are selling for America. Coal prices are strong. • I agriculture t The Mtirk-httM /f.J_prv;' -;ays-" With another week's-jfcue I weather good progress Las been made in the north, and auotier week or two wo aid see the harvest nearly c'.J.c¡¡Jek4. I This three woeks of tat weather has greatly be i position. if not the proKoects, of the c 1m trud" vetierailf. At month ago the wheat cr in Scotland and some parts "f.d.e north of Ireland seened likely to ik well iu, h T%A evii has been t"*oape v. „nd there has beeu a much larger supply of English wheat- cli&n seemed likely, receut weekly gazette returns showier something like the usual quantity sold. Consequently the demand lor foreign has decreased for the present, and arriva:- having beeu good and shipments from Atlantic ports very arge, prices have (iec iled. Prioes are 3s to 4s per quart- lower than three weeks 1 lie ex- traordinary shipments 'rom America are parti. due to ex" tensive contracts made for September, canning necessarily great pressure to ship before the -end of the month, after which shipments might 4*1 mora moderate, fciaize has bee* better dnring tbe we r. Stocks throughout the oountry are now moderate. Of mi -e 4 be stock in Loncon is very heavy, and wheat bas lauly r„-iilly accumulated."