Wrexham Guardian

RUTHIN. FBSTTTTTHS AT LLANBEDS.—The choristers of Llanbedr and other friends were entertained at Christmas in a most sumptuous manner by Mr Jones, the organist, at his residence, Tai Ban. A very pleasant evening was afterwards spent, carol and anthem singing with various innocent amuse- ments passed the time till supper, soon after which the company left highly delighted with their enter- foinment and giving hearty thanks to their host. PRSSSXTATION TO MB THOMAS GEE.—On Friday •renins n crowded meeting was held in Llanfwrog Chapel to witness the presentation of an address to Mr Thomaa Gee, the Mayor of Denbigh, who for the last forty years has acted as school examiner for tke district. The presentation consisted of a gold watch and chain and a splendidly illuminated address, the latter coating over ..212, which gives aome idea of the artistic and beautiful style in which it was got up. Tke chair was occupied by the Rev Johu Foulkes, of Ruthin, who in a brief address explained the object of the meeting. The presentation was made on behalf of the schoools by Mr Wm. Jones, of Penyparc, Llanelidan, who was the. oldest member of the Sunday schools in the district present. Addresses expressive of regard towards Mr Gee and appreciation of his labours were delivered by the Rev Wm. E-vans, Rev D. M. Bavies (Gyffylliop), Rev Mr Evans (Ruthin), Mr Thomas Jones (Tynycoed), and loan Jones," a well-known speaker, who treated the audience to a kamorous and telling description of the rise and progress of the denomination, illustrated by facts imowia to himself as a very old member. Mr Gee replied in a very telling speech, expressive of thankfulness for their recognition of his services, and dealing with Sunday school work in general. The following is a copy of the address:— 7b Thomas Gee, fsq., Denbigh. jglfrear Brother,—-On behalf of the Sunday School Unioa ot ime Bathin Ditrict, we bep to ten^fr you an expression o tie good feelin# of the district • towards you. This feeling- has been long in existence, but your friends thought the present a fit moment for giving it a new expression in some substantial form. This was made known to the schools, who gare the proposal their most hearty concurrence and freely •wbscribed the amount which procured the gold watch and iHuminafed address now presented to you. If we are asked, Why is this done ? we answer, He is worthy." The consecration of your splendid talents, united with the virtues of your excellent character, to the elevation ef your countrymen; your invaluable services to the cause. ef civil and religious liberty; your unceasing efforts to .f purify and enrich the literature of our country; your practice or many years of serving gratuitously the churches of our denomination; your known liberality towards every good oause; and your constant devotedness to the service of Christ-place us, in common with others, under a lasting eWigation to you. But we are indebted to you in an especial manner. For ttha long and unbroken period of forty years you have laboured with great energy, ability, and faithfulness in con- nection with the Sunday Schools of our district, which now comprises the following schools-Bontuchal, Clawddnewyd, Olocaenog, Cricor, Derwen, Ffolt, Graig, Gyffylliog, Hir- aethog, Llanbedr, Llanelidan, Llanfwrog, Fftntrecelyn, Rbiw, Ilkewl, and Buthin. Your vigorous spirit and powerful words have been the means of producing immense zeal and activity in this portion of Christ's vineyard; and the light of God's day only will reveal the abundance of the fruit of y.ar labours. We thank you for your valuable services, (tad request a ooatiouance of the same; and our prayer to God B, that you may be blessed with length of days," and receive in the evening of your life the approving smiles of your Master's countenance, and when the time comes for the setting of your sun, that it may go down in glory to rise again in greater glory beyond the grave.-Yours faithfully, on behalf ef. the sehooli of the district, WILLIAM JONES, Panyparc. THOMAS JONES, Rhewl. DAVID JONES, Llanbedr. EZRA EOBERTS, Buthin. Beeeotber 21, 1877.

ST. ASAPH. CBBISTMASTIDS.—The festivities here were of a quiet but nevertheless thoroughly enjoyable character. The day was not by any means wholly given np to pleasure, the services at tho cathedral and parish church being well attended. At the latter some very pretty carols in Baglish and Welsh were given, one in Welsh a choice bit of a musical composition being the work of a clergy- man in the district, a friend of the Rev. W, Morgan, the Curate, who took an active interest in carrying out these special services. CHRISTMAS AT THE WOBKHOUSE.—Here Christmas brought good cheer to the inmates, who were provided with an excellent dinner of good roast beef and plum padding, accompanied by beer. Snuff and tobacco were afterwards distributed among the adnits, and oranges. toffee, and cakes for the little ones. The dining hall and rooms were prettily decorated and various means taken to make the inmates happy. We regret that Mr Jones, the respected master, was laid op by ill health but Mrs Jones, matron, and Miss Jones, the industrial trainer carried out the arrangements and earned the thanks o those under their care. Various gifts for the inma ta f were made by the gentry aad others taking an interest ia the institution.

BALA. CHRISTMAS DINNER.—Through the kindness of R. Lorton Parry, Esq., the usual Christmas Pinner was given at the Town Hall, to the aged people of Bala. The guests numbered about fifty. DVATH BY BURNING.—On Thursday evening, the 20th inat., and old weman named Ann Thomas, residing at Plassey, Bala, was burnt to death through the upsetting of a paraffin lamp. The inquest on the body was held on the 24th inst., before Mr G. J. Williams, coroner, and a respectable jury, when a verdict of accidentally burnt was returned-

ABERGELE. KIICKXL Pam.-As usual at this festive season two splendid oxen were divided by the directions of the Lord Liautenant of Flintshire, amongst 250 of the tradesmen and labourers of the establishment and the poor of the neighbourbood. The distribution took place on Monday last, at the home fum, in the presence of Lady Florentia Hughes, who ever manifests the warmest interests iu matters tending to promote the comfort and happiness of the poor. This came in happy sequence to the splendid official ball given by the Lord Lieutenant last week, and we earnestly hope that he and his estimable Lady may long be spared to enjoy the honours and dis- pense the hoepitalities of the noble house of Kinmel,

BRYMBO. SHow OF CHRISTMAS MHAT.—J. W. Jones, butcher, Pentre Broughton, had a splendid show of beef and mut- ton for Christmas. It concluded three oxen fed by the Misses Hayes, of Gate Wen, five fine lambs, weighing 7gibe each, bred and fed by the above ten wethers, weighing 801bs eaeh, bought at Oswestry smithfield four Scotch wethers, fed by Mr Wilson, Walnut Hotel, Rbosddn. He had also a pig fed by Mr William Davies, weighing 84 score. Great credit is due to Mr Jones for hia enterprise.

CONNAH'S QUAY. THB GAS WOKKS.—On Friday the men who had been employed in the construction of these works were entertained to a supper at the New Inn, provided by Mr Bennetl Mr Forber, the manager, was in the chair, and Mr G. Harris was vice-chairman. A number of toasts were honoured. Pouoa CAsBL-At Northop Petty Sessions, on Thursday, the following fines were inflicted for drunken and disorderly conduct:—Bobert Edwards, 10s and costs; Stephen Hughes and Mary Hughes, hnsbaud and wife^ 108 and costs each; Richard Griffiths, 15s and costs. Henry Goodwin and Richard Grimes were summoned for using profane language. Case adjourned. SAD FATALITY.—A. girl named Wharton, whose parents reside at Kelsterton, near Flint, on Thursday met with an accident by fire, which resulted in her death on As following Saturday. The screams of the unfortunate Jiri were heard by her mother, who was in another part at the house, but when she arrived her daughter was enveloped in flames. The poor girl speedily became 9 and remained so until her death.

COEDPOETH + BAZAAB AT THB BOARD ScHooLs '-A very success- ful bazaar in aid of the funds of the Coedpoeth Methodist New Connexion Chapel, was held for free days. commencing on Wednesday at the Board boolrooms. The interior of the building had been "lively decorated by a number of ladies and piemen, the principal among whom were Mr and Charles Walker, Dr, Mrs, and the Misses (*ibln8> Mrs Jones, Mrs and Miss Warn.-Festoori- mS < seasonable green foliage surrounded the IVOM .nd suitable. complimentary mottoes were ?, the waP.8. In an antfe-room was a child- ren s C^jstmag tree, and round the walls were engravings, including "The Trinity," id "Tk Shepherd _cf J*?rusaIeH}" (ii-ota the "psttan ryrld. In tbe'tüaiu.rpolll the si&ljj First on ^Solis'tof.nje^it'^or jn. < a a a namsd fa 7 r placed. He showed an imitation home, eompose4 j- of lead in its original state, with a garden in front, j s< This was the admiration of all. Next was a minia- I a ture mirror, very ingeniously carved in deal, with a B neat valentine instead of glass- On the other stalls were refreshments, Woollen and ornamental work, ii toys, and things useful in the ctomestic economy of 1] a working man's home. The first stall, for-the sale 6 of fancy work, was managed by Mrø Gibbons and d the Misses Gibbons, of the Adwy, and Mrs. Jones, I of Miaera. Among the contributors here were Mrs 13 Meredith, Mrs Gibbons, Mrs Jones, and Mrs f Wrch. The next stall, for the sale of hoisery, I was under the superintendence of Miss Wam, Mrs i Walker, Miss Howe, and the Misses Jones. 14rs ] Martin and Mr8 Roberts managed the minature j depot for the sale of articles of linen. The refresh- < orient stall was very tastefully laid out with all the 1 good things of the season, and was well patronised. 1 It was presided over by Mr Charles Walker, Mrs 1 Thomas Williams, and Krs Thomas Evans. Dr Gibbons did all in his power to make the thing go off with that eclat which is desirable. He took the management in general. Among the visitors present were Mrs Meredith (who performed the < opening ceremony and presented the Sunday school children with prizes), Miss Thelwall, Mr E. M. Th«lwall, Mr LI. Thelwall, Mr Phennah, Mrs Dale, Mra Burton, and Miss Jones. On the platform, besides several of the above-mentioned, was a very fairly-trained choir under the superintendence of Mr Tnomas Williams, and the accompaniment of Miss Gibbons, who is a brilliant player. The pro- ceedings opened with a short prayer by Dr Gibbons, after which he said he was very sorry to see such a very small company, bat he was proud to stand there to have to introduce to them their neighbour and true-hearted friend. Mrs Meredith. He was very sorry Mr Meredith was unable to be present, but had he been there they would have wished him a merry Christmas, as they did Mrs Meredith. Mrs Meredith then rose and was warmly received. She said I have great pleasure in opening this bazaar which I hope will be very successful. I hope you all will have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year (applause). Dr Gibbons then rose. He said I am sure we all ought to thank Mrs Meredith for her undertakings. At the commencement of the chapel she was so kind as to lay the foundation stone, and since then she has been very kind to us. She has been kinder than we could have expected, considering the position that she holds in the neighbourhood. The presents she haR sent here are most beautiful, and she deserves our best thanks. This was briefly seconded, and thus the ceremony closed. Later on in the afternoon people flocked in.

HAWARDElf. PETTY SESSIONS. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20TH.-Befol"e W. H. Gladstone, Esq., M.P. (chairman), A. F. Jones, and H. Maddock, Esqrs. KESPISO A DOG WITHOUT A LICSSPB.—Edward Williams, miller, Saltney. was summoned by Mr John Roberts, excise officer, for keeping a dog without a license. The defendant had sent a letter to the bench at the last meeting saying that, he had given money to tho letter carrier and that, he had neglected to get the license.—The Chairman told the defendant they should be oblige to fine him 25s, the lowest penalty they could inflict, but they would make a recommendation to the excise authorities that the fine might be remitted.—Mr Moore said he should forward the recom- mendation. CRUKLTT TO AN ANIMAL.—Joseph Coleclough, butcher, Pentre, Queen's Ferry, was summoned by P.C. David Jones for cruelty to a mare belonging to him. The officer stated that, about eleven o'clock on the night of the 27th of last month, as ho was coming from Qaeen'e Ferry, he saw the defendant kick his m&re in the stable in the most violent manner. He was drunk and excited, and he was now also charged with drunkenness. The Chairman said the magistrates had some doubt about the charge ot drunkenness, and they should give defendant the benefit it; but they fouqd him guilty of the charge of crueltv, and would impose a fine of 10s and costs, or a davs* hard labour.—On the application Qf Deputy Chief Constable Adams, the costs on the dismissed case were remitted. I CAUTION TO COWMBN.—Charles Haynep, who had for Rome time back been employed by Mr Richard Pickering, farmer, Moor Lane, as cowman, was1 charged with steal- ing three quarts of milk, value about In.—Sergeant Lockwood, of Hawarden, stated that on Sanday morning. the 9th inst., he saw the defendant go to his work, and about an hour afterwards be observed his wife come no tho road and go to the back of the farm premises and receive something out of a window. Atterwards she came to the road. and he stopped her and questioned her. I She said it was only a drop of milk, and he then took from her a Ditcher containing over three quarts of fresh milk. She said her husband bad given it her from Mr Pickering's. He then told her he should have to t«ke her back to the farm, and the defendant admitted that j he had given the mi'k, and both begged to be forgiven, i —Mr Pickering was called and stated that he had missed milk previously. He added that the defendant bad been in his employ 18 months, and up tp this time had been a good servant; but he was inclined to think this practice had been going on for some time.—The had been a good servant; but he was inclined to think this practice had been going on for some time.—The defendant pleaded guilty, and elected to be dealt with summarily.—Mr Pickering said be did not wish to preflll the case severely, and suggested that, perhaps a slight penalty might meet the offence.—The Chaitman said in consideration of the good character defendant had had they should deal with him leniently. They could not, however, do less than sentence him to imprisonment with hard labour for one calendar month.

LLANGOLLEN. COALS FOR TUB POOR.—Captain Best has distributed several tons of coal to the needy poor. I THE WELSH BAFTIBTS held their anniversary prsah- ing meetings on Sunday and two succeeding days. ENTERTAINMENT.—A miscellaneous meeting was held at the Templars' Hall, on Friday night, under the chair- manship of Mr Henry Hughes, of the College, when prizes were given for reading, spelling, reciting impromptu addresses, and singing to Master H. W. Jones and juvenile party. Masters Samuel Roberts, Richard Davies, and Miss Lizzie Evans. Addresses were delivered by the chairman and the Rev. John Morris; songs by Mr G. J. Boast, Mr Boast and party Masters D. A. Pierce and party and, the Myfanwy Choir; and recitations and a dialogue by Masters Samuel Roberts and W. II. Jones. Master Roberts recited so well that he received presents, from ome of the audience.

MINEBA AND COEDPOETH. THE CHURCH.—Special services were held in the parish and Vron Churches on Christmas day; the anthem was Unto us a child is born." The annual collections for the choir were made amount- ing to .£2 183. ltd. SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.—The third annual festival, in connection with the Miuera and Coedpoeth, Sunday Schools, was held on Wednes- day evening last, when the chair was occupied by the Vicar. The following gentlemen acted as adjudicators in the various competitions:—Revs. G. Thomas, Mold; J. Thomas, Curate of the parish; J. W. Jones, Bwlch-gwvn; J. James, Brymbo; and Messrs Williamson, Pen-y-gelli, Burton, Coedpoeth and T. B. Barton, Church- warden. The following were the successful candidates: Mary L, Roberts, for recitation of the "Creed," prize 2a.; T. H. Moss, for the best essay on "Truthfulness," prize 2s. 6d.; A. Evans, reading (Wesh), given at the time, prize Is. j J. B. Lewis, reciting parable of the unjust steward," prize 2s. 6d.; T. H. Moss, translation of an English tract into Welsh, prize 3s. E Evans, reading (English), prize 2s. 6d.; English Impromptu speech (on the war and its evils), Is. 3d. half prize awarded to T. H. Mosa; Ellen Davies prize of 2s 6d. for recitation of "duty towards my neigh- bours," T. H. Mosa prize of 6a. for best trans- lation of Welsh tract into English Geo. Roberts took a prize of 2s. 6d. for best answers on the book of Exodus; the Rev. J. W. Jones was the interrogator A. Evans prize of 2s. for repetition of ,'1 desire," and also 2a. for repetition of 98th psalm in Welsh. During the evening the choir sang several anthems. On the motion of the Rev. J. W. Jones, seconded by Mr Barton, a hearty vote of thanks was given to the Vicar for presiding, aud after his replying, the meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem.

BHOSLLANERCHBUGOa CHURCH DECORATIONS. — The church is very elaborately decorated with evergreens and texts appropriate to the season. No pains have been spared to make the sacred edifiee look beautiful, and to those ladies and gentlemen who have laboured so assiduously in the work great credit is due. The following are the names of those who gave their services:—Mrs Jones, the Vicarage; Misses Evans, Bronwylfa; Mr and. Mrs Fitch, Gardden Hall; Misses Turner, Gardden Lodge; Misses Forshaw, Firtree Cottage; Misses Hughes, Miss Richards, Mr Hughes, Pennant; Misses Jones, Llanerchrugog Hail; Miss Edwards, Penrhoe. The service on Christmas morning was in English, and was full choral. The anthem was taken from St. John, chap. i. verse 1 In the beginning was the Word," by G. AJlen, and was exceedingly well rendered. The may be said of the rest of the service, which reflects great credit upon the choir. The sermon, a most appropriate one, was preached f. by the Er; v- J. Jo HPS, vicar. Tho evening, service j: was in Welsh, when :i Very efftefcive s^rt?jonr snit- £ able*wo« pfeached by the J £ ev. J.-tj W. fSSfef; "There were -good «oafcrnga»i J tion&at eaSfitsi&eel* "r"u 'l <i i.<* n ■mr. i ^>*bcaw cto u is ADVKNT Ssavic&s.—During Advent a series of ervices, with special preachers, have been held, nd have upon each Occasion been attended with marked success. DISTRIBUTION* OF. CHARITY.—On Friday, tlrê 21st ( ast., St. Thomas' Day, the -Vicar distributed the t Lsual- chalitiet. The Id were givnn according as the claimants were ( leserving. To most ofche recipients, through the ( jounl ifui liherality of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, i, ticket entitiiug the holder to either a piece of < lannel or beef was also given. Through this most; leaaonable benevolence the hon. baronet has made nany a glad heart, and he would have been amply epaid for his kindness if he had only seen the joyous expressions which marked each one's jouctenance as the. ticket was given. Miss Jones, ate of Llanerchrugog Hall, also kindly remembered the poor of this district by distnbuting-through the Vicar, a quantity of flannel.

RHYL. BANK HOLIDAY.—The banks were closed on Wednesday for tho bank holiday, Mot having done jo on Monday. A CAPRCASD SBAL.—A fine seal has for some da). been on view at the Sun Ion, having been cap- tured on the BAnds, whither it seemed to have been floated by a strong tide. APPOINTMENT.—Mr E. H. Edwards, Solicitor, Ihyl, has been appointed Comiaissioner of Flint- shire, for taking the oath of married women. He holds a similar appointment for Denbighshire. TEA PARTY.—On Wednesday, the Wesleyans held their annual tea meeting in the Town Hall. A goodly number sat down to tea. In the evening a largely attented meeting was addressed by the resident minister and others. THE CHARTER FOB THE TOWN.—This question continues to agitate the minds of the ratepayers and another public meeting is contemplated the feeling, however, seems to be generally in favour of commissioners who support the charter. PREACHING MEETINGS.—On Christmas day the Welsh Congregationaiists held their annual preach- ing meetings, when the congregations were very large. The Revs W. Roberts, Liverpool; W. Nicholson, and others, were the preachers. TREAT TO WORKMEN.—Mr J. Rhydwen Jones chairman of commissioners, invited the whole of the commissioners' workmen, as well as the police officers of the district and ether officials, to dine with him at the Rjyal Hotel, (yesterday), Friday evening. SOUTH KENSINGTON COOKERY SCHOOL.—A class is being formed here in connection with the South Kensington School of Cookery, aud lectures will shortly be delivered by a lady associate of the Institution. The project bids fair to be taken up in Rhyl by ladies and lodging-house keepers. PROPOSED WEEK: OT PRATES.—The Rev Duncan Macgregor, the English Baptist minister, has issued an appeal to the members of the various denominations in Rhyl, urging them to take up the proposal of the Evangelical Union for a week of special prayer. The meetings are to be of a purely unsectarian character, and held in the Town Hall. He suggests that the week's meetings should be ushered in, so to speak, byseimons on the Sunday in all places of worship on the blessed- ness of Christian unity. We believe the project is likely to be carried out by the united efforts of all denominations. A NEW STATION AT LAST.—After muoh talk and a considerable amount of hesitation on the part of the London and North Western Company, a new station has been resolved upon, and the details so far settled as to enable the company to let the contract for the erection to Mr J. Rhydwen Jones, builder, of RhyJ, chairman of the improve- ment commissioners. The people of Rhyl, who have long complained of the want of accommoda- tion provided at the miserable little building called Rhyl station," may comfort themselves with the thought that their grumbling and long suffering" have not been in vain, for the company have at last decided upon a line commodious building worthy of the town, for the erection of which they are prepared to pay J89.000. We congratulate Mr Jones on having secured the work, and thus beinjf able to keep the buiiding trade of Rhyl btisk. Tbe work is to be commenced lorthwith. CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.—The weather has been seasonable for Christmas, and festivities have been carried on on an extensive scale. The trains brought many persons here to visit their friends and relations. Monday was observed as a general holiday, thus giving the assistants three clear days' leisure. On Christmas day, services were held in the morning in some of the chapels, but these were not general. Services were held in both the English and Welsh churches, and were well .attended. The singing of special hymns, anthems aud cards, formed the chief feature of the services, which were very enjoyable. Much private hospitality took place, and several of the local gentry provided dinuers for the poor.—At Peu- gwern, Sir W. Grenville Williams, Bart., enter- tained to a sumptous Christmas dinner, followed by various kinds of refreshments, the police force and the constables of the district, and the whole of the workpeople employed on the estate. A some- what similar practice was observed on other estates in the neighbourhood. THE CHRISTMAS SHOW AND MA.The Christ- mas show was made on Friday evening, preparatory to the Christmas market on Saturday. The whole of the shopkeepers had laid in au extra stock of commodities which it was their special business to provide for the public. The establishments were all beautifully decorated, and the articles displayed to the best advantage. Christmas cards in great variety, and other suitable gifts, as well as Christ- mas literature, were provided in abundance bv the stationers, particularly Mrs Nott, Mr D. Trehern, Mr Berrington, Mr Jones, and Mr Lewis. The drapers displayed not only warm clothing of all kinds, but materials suitable for the ballroom. Of course, the chief feature in tbe display was the butchers' market. All the meat was of the best quality, and the quantity showed that the butchers believed in the spirit and" buying powers of their customers. Amongst the most prominent displays wore those of Mr J. Jones, Britannia, who, amongst other animals, exhibited a fine fear-year old ox, fed by Sir Watkin W. Wynn, M.P.; Mr Frederick Jones' display included two oxen, fed by Sir Grenville Williams, Bart.; othfcr good shows were those of Miss Morris, Mr E. Owen, Mr T. Wihiams, Water-street; Mr W. Davies, Mr E. Price, Mr W. Owen. and others. It was notico- able that a large quantity of the best beef was purchased from growers at the Denbigh end of the Vale of Clwyd, much of it being bought at the auction mart of that town, Mr Wynne, Bach- ymbyd, Ruthin, being one of the principal names mentioned by tbe exhibitors. The geese, turkey, and poultry show was unusually large, the principal exhibitors being Messrs Heather and Hordley, Mr P. Powell Jones, aud Meesrs Simner and Parry. There was a good display of vegetables and general produce. On Saturday trade was brisk, and a marked difference made in the appear- ance of the shops and the quantity of good things exhibited.

AN IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT IN WATORB«. Several remarkable improvements have lately been made in that class of watches known as "keyless," those, namely, that wind up from the pendant, dispensing altogether with the use of a key. Mr Sewill, the eminent Watch manu- facturer of Liverpool and London, exhibited a splendid collection of these instruments at the Philadelphia ex- hibition, and was awarded the prize medal. It appears that he has been able to produce a watch of this sort that is not only almost everlasting in wear, bat iø as the eld style. We may expect therefore, to see a much more general use of keyless watches than has hitherto been experienced An illustrated catalogue is sent free on application. SOMETHING ABOUT MISTLBTO.—The old and pleasant custom of dressing our bouses with evergreens has come to us from very early heathen times. Wherever Druidiam existed evergreens were wroathed aboat the houses, that the sylvan spirits might fly to them till a milder season should recall them to the woods. All northen countries seemed to have held the mistletoin the greatest vener- ation and in Virgil we read that it was not unknown in the religious ceremony of the anftients, particularly the Greeks. The cutting of the mistleto was a ceremony of great solemnity. The people went in procession; the bards walked first, singing hymns, while a herald preceded the Druids. Then came their Prince, followed by the people. The mistleto being found on ao ask, the Prince of the Druids cut it with a golden sickle, giving it to the other Druids, who received it with the greatest tnarks of respect, and, on the first day of the year, die, buted it among the people as a sacred plant. Mistleto speaks more :t{)U8 of cherry Christmas as a holy and happy time than of grim Druids' days; and we do not trouble to go to the cak to find the tars bough, as the old Druid dii, but content oarspWes with cutting it from the eld apple tree it delights in, or the thorn, poplar, dec., it not less often choses to grow on. Ia the otthards ef aft old trfcs is gredn and imtifnl hi winter, itso&ra,i>eaghs are b-ire, wit, tha golden-Kreca a au irf.rejl himseif .baftrfc '¡.#åq! Ee«iviiie«A'Zii*fesfciA»<.i > ".4 ij r-i-^a I em M. 10 .H.{;t tJ; iajsoriM

POOTlfALli. ¿ 4 GBOSTBNOB V RUABON (and team).—A thatch tfill ? played between the above clul4s to-day (Satur- lay), on the ground of the former. Kick off -at' ;hree o'clock. SHBEwsauar v NEWPORT. PlayKl 'on btfiirrg lay, on the ground of the former club, tjear the jrand stand at Monkmoor, Shrewsbury scoring five goals and Newport one. CRESCENT V STANST r.—Thii match was played )n Wednesday last, and, after a great struggle, resulted in a victory for the former by one goal to nothing. Both teams played very well, ALL SAINTS' (SHBBWSBURT) CLUB.—At a special general meeting of this club Mr S. M.. Morris was unanimously elected captainin plac,e of Mr W. H. Holt, resigned. Mr H. Hughes was appointed secretary in the place of Mr S. M. Morris. SHREWSBURY EAMBLEBS. — At a well-attended meeting, held last week, it was resolved to form a new football club, to be called the Shrewsbury RambJers. Mr Robert H. Evans was elected captain, Mr Henrj J. Edwards secretary, and Mr J. Brown treasurer. LLANGOLLEN V CORWEN.—Played at Corwen, on Wednesday. The visitors seemed to have it all their own way throughout the game, and, although they only managed to secure two goals to their opponents' one, they had the ball in the vicinity of the Corwen goal Nearly the whole time. BERKS V ESBEx.-Played at Kennington Oval, on Wednesday. The game, which lasted an hour and a half, was well contested. During the first half of time a goal was obtained by Essex. After the change of ends the Berks' men got the better of the play, and kioked three goals to their opponents' one. At the call of time. therefore, Berks were declared the winners by three goals to two. SHROPSHIRE ASSOCIATION CUP.—SHREWSBURY V ENGINEERS.—Th^ first ties were competed for a fourth time on Saturday by the Shrewsbury and. Engineers' Football Clubs. On each previous occasion the clubs have tied. Shrewsbury won the toss, and made the first goal. The same team soon kicked- another. Half-time being called, the same club scored two more goals. The game ended in favour of Shrewsbury by fonr goals to nothing. CBESCSNT v VICTORIA.-This match was played on Saturday, and resulted in a victory for the former by two goals to one. The Crescent team played well throughout, whilst W. Phennah, W. Davies, and T. Hughes played very well for the Victoria. The following were the players:- Crescent. -J. Jones (goal), J. Davies and J. Leigh (backs), C. L. Hayward and J. Lee (half-backs), D. W. Jones and W. Lewis lright wing), J. Lewis, and J. Whitehorn Of-ft wing), J. Parry and H. New (centresk). Victoi-ia.-Ltipton (goal), W. Davies and W. Edmunds (backs), T. Williams and T. Oliver (half-backs), J. Roberts and T. Hughes (right wing), T. Berkeley and J. Fagan (left wing), W. Phennah and B. Jewett (centres). GROSVKNOB (WREXHAM) V CASTLB BLUES (SHREWSBURY).—The return match was played between the above cluba on the ground of the former, and resulted in a victory for the Grosvenor team by two goals to none. The first match was played at Shrewsbury, which "was a draw, both teams obtaining a goal. The following were the players 3t-ostenor.-W. Richards (gotl), T. Jones and W. Price (backs), G. Thomas and J. Pickering (half-backs), T. E. Ifughes and J. E. Jones (left wing), F. H. Jones and H. Griffiths (right wing), F. Edwards and J. Lea (centres). Castle Blues.—A. Hautrhton (capt.). W. Jones, A. Elrey, J. Granger, J. Haley, J. Bowker, W. Roberts, D. Nightingale, E. Jones, C. Harriss, and J. Rowland. NEWTOWN v MILFORD AND SUDELEY UNITED.— This match took place on Saturday last, on the ground of the latter. The United team won the toss, and chose to play with the wind, which blew hard from the west, and aided them considerably in keeping the ball from their goal. At half-time no goal had been obtained by either side. but, on ends being changed, the Newtown (now having the elements in their favour) played well in their opponents' quarters, and Evans soon managed to score them a goal. It soon, however, became too dark to show any good play, and the game ended in a victory for the Newtown by one goal to hone. The following were the Newtown players:—E. Morris (goal), W. Davies and G. Thomas (backs), E. Morgan, captain (half-back), W. G. Edwards and W. B. Ray (right wing), C. T. Davies and Oliver (left wingJ, D. Morgan, Owen Evans, G. Woosnam, M. Jones, A. T. Benbow, and E. Lewi3 (centres).

THE WELSH CHALLENGE CUP. SECOND TIES. WREXHAM v. OSWESTRY. These clubs being drawn in the second ties of the above challenge eup, the match was played at Wrexham, on Saturday, play commencing at 2.45. There was a lasge attendance of spectators, in- cluding a good sprinkling of Osweatrians. The game throughout was most exciting. Oswestry, after 20 minutes' play, were the first to score, and up to half-time ..no alteration took place, although both goals had been attacked with groat spirit. About 25 minutes before the call of time, Wrexham succeed in kicking the ball through, thus getting on even terms, and the game resulted in a draw. The play on both sides was very good,, and it is a toss-up" which will prove victorious to-day (Saturday), at Oswestry. The following were the players:- Oswesit-y.-T. F. Williams (goal), G. G. Higham (back), J. Groves, M. Jones, and J. Davies (half-backs), W. W. Shone and C. Dyke (right wing\ G. Savin and D. W. Owen (le £ t wing), W. H. Davies, captain, and Rd. Hamer (centres).— Wrexitam.-W. J. Evans (goal), C. Mnrless, capt., and E Evans (backs), E. A. Cross, Ar Davies, and U. H. Brough- ton (half-backs), J. Davies and C. Edwards (right wing), E. Evans, junr., and H. Loxham (left wing), J. Price (centre). Umpires-Messrs Mitchell and Jewett. Referee, Mr R. Cuthberfc. The new arrange- ment in the Wrexham field is a great improvement, the attack and defence being good.

FORESTERS 1) LLANGOLLEN. This match was played on Saturday last, on the ground jof the former, in Gwersyllt Park. The visitors won the toss, and chose to kick down hill. The ball was put in motion by the captain of the Foresters at 2.45 p.m., and some very spirited play was shown on both sides. In 15 minutes the visitors had the first corner kick, which came to bothing, as did one for the Foresters a few minutes later on. Just before half-time the Llangollen goal was in imminent danger, a good kick by E. Williams and another by C. Roberts being stopped by the goal- keeper very cleverly. At half-time neither sides had scored. Changing ends, the home team played better together, and after a splendid run down the ball was kicked through the visitors' goal by McHutchon, time, 3.40; this seemed to put new life into the Llangollen men, and they struggled hard to equalise affairs. A kick for goal being stopped by one of the home backs with his hand gave the visitors a free kick close to goal, this was entrusted to E. Jones, who made a straight shot for goal, and the ball catching one of the home players passed between the posts, time, 4.0 p.m. There was but 15 minutes left to decide the game, and very fast play was shown by the Foresters, who soon obtained a corner kick, which was entrusted to S. Powell, and was again played over the line by the visitors, another corner resulted in goal No. 2 for the Foresters, neatly put through by E. Wil- liams. Time was called shortly after, the Foresters winning their second tie by two goals to one. On the whole the Llangollen team played well together, and for the Foresters Marston, Tudor, and E. Wil- liams) played a capital game. The following were the players :-Forestert,g. Lovatt (goal), White-, house and R. Williams (backs), T. H. Clayton, capt., and Tudor (half-backs), Marston and Powell (i^ht wing), McHutchon and S. Williams (left windBC. Roberts and E. Williams (centres). Umpire*W. H. Barratt. Llangollen.—Adams (goal), L. Smith and S. Jones (backs), B. G. Jones. capt., and J. Jones (half-backs), J. Roberts and F. Jones (right wing), W. Roberts and E. Jonos (left winar), E.. Edwards and F. Cope (centres), Referee—Mr B. Lewis.

FIXTURES. WELSH ASSOCIATION. Jan. 19, v Sheffield Association, at Wrexham Mar. 16, v Scottish Association, at Glasgow Members desirous, of playing in the above matchesate re 3 quested to send in their names to the committee. WBEXHAM. Jan. 19, v Oswestry, at OswesttrifjL Feb. 3, v Druids, at Wroxh&mJB WBEXHAM (SEGO^y TEAM Jan. 6, v Llangollen, at Llango^lett i It, v Albion, at Wrexham 9, 9 Civil Service, at Wrexham 16, v Albion, at Wrexham MM. 16, v Civil Service, at Wrexham .t CIVIL SERVICE (WBEXHAM). < JtB. S, v. Llanerchragog, at Wrexham* 28, v. Ruabon. at Rnabont Feb. 9, v. Chirk, at Wraxham. Fqh. 9, v. Gwersyllt, at Qwereyllt, Pe». 16, v. Llangollen, at Wrexhani. Feb. 28,». Mold, at Mold. Mar. W,IH Chester College, at Wrexham. ■' Mar. 23, v. Wrexham, at Wrexham CIVIL SERVICE (SEC()N.D TEA.W. Dec. 29, v Druids. (2*14 team), at Wrexham?* Jan. 5, v Holt, at WWt* '|N .• t < Jan. 26, v !Holt,jtftWrox;h»m. y Eøb, 2, v GapabHgUK(Mqi3), qt Hpld ;• Ecb. 0, v WKOchaiu (2uc- tfltfn), -t Wrexham '■■ Teeter 23, V C-tibi4i" Wrtedflfth .1 •" Wiwebsunt- > -tr/ <a; (8»d-.v. iht batcx gaiqqjtiw i r li Dec. 99, v Ruben (2nd team), AA WrWlu" ,Jun. 15, v Ruubon (2nd team), at K&Aboa Jan. 16, v Albiou, at Wrexham ALBION. Dec. 30,,v. Halt, at Holt Jan. Il,V Jan. at*, v. (irosveuwr, at VVrusiianv Ft-b. 16, Y. Wrexham (2nd tlan i), at Wrexham Mar. l^v. Civil Service (^ndteain.Vat Wrexhaat FO REFERS. Jlfii. 6, vMoId, at iloid. Jan. 13, ez LIA-nereat-ugog, at.GkwsrsyUt. Feb. i Civil Service, at IT wer&yxlt. Feb. Mar. i, tfRuabon. at Gweiayilt. DRUIDS. Dee. 29, 11 Llanerchrugog, at Plaamadoe Jan. la, t1 Oswestry, aL PteMmdoc Jan. 26, v Wedueiibury b&rollvrs, at Wednesbary Feb. 2, v Wrexh..w, ai Wrexham Feb., 9, v Mold, at flasmadoc Feb. Its, v Forte ters, ot Gwersyllt Mar. 2, v Wedueibur/ Uirolieru, at Plasmadee BUABON. Jas. IC, v Rho&, at Rhos Jan. 26, v Civil Service, aJL i&u&bon Fob. 2, v Moid, at Mold Feb. 9, v Oswestry, at liuabon Mar. 2, v Gwersyllt, at Gwersyllt Mar. 9, v ithoB, at Buabon LLANERCHRUGOG. Dec. 29, v Druids, at Plasmadoc Jan. 6, uCivil Service, at Wrexham Jan. 12, wFoi eaters, at Gwtrsyllt Jan. 19, v liuabuu, at liluuercbrugog Feb. 10, v Mold, at Llanerchrugog Mar. 9, v Ruabou, ar Ruabou Mar. 16, v Mold, at Hold. Mar. 23, Closiug Match, at Llanerchrugog LLANGOLLEN. Jan.. 5, T Wrexham (2nd Team), at Llango" Jan. 12. v Kuaiton, at Ruabon Jan. 19, v Druids, at Plasmadoc Jan. 26, t Foiesters, al Llaugolien Feb. 9, v Corwen, at Llaugollen Feb. 16, v Civil Service, at Wrexham Mar. 2, v Llaaerchrugog, at Rhos Mar. 23,'Cloeiug .Match, at L"goUeii MOLD. Jan. r;, v Foresters, at Mold Feb. 2, v Ruabon, at Mold Feb. 9, v Druids, at Plasmadoc Feb. 16, v Llanerchrugog, at Mold Feb. 23, v Civil Service, at Moid Mar. 1/, v Chester College, at Chester SHREWSBURY. Jan. 3, v West Bromwich, at West Bromwieh. Jan. 31, v Bridgnorth, at Bridgnorth. Feb; 16, v Oswestry, at Shrewsbury. NEWTOWN. Jan. 6, « Wrexham, at Wrexham Jan. 19 v Aberystwyth, nt Newtown Jan. 19, Second icaino Welshpool at Newtown Jan. 21), V Milford anil Sudeley United, at Nowtoxa. Feb. 9, v All Saints, at Shrewsbury Feb. 23, v Wrexham, at Newtowu BANGOR. Dec. —, v Settws-y-eoed, at Bangor HUNTING. SIR W. W. WYN.N'S HOUNDS will meet on Saturday, December 29 Macefen Monday, December 31 Whitchurch Tuesday, January 1 —Baschurch Friday, January 4 .Greddington Saturday, January 5 .Alderser At 10.50. THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS will meet on Tuesday, January 1 Bodnant Hall Friday, January 4 Gwaeuyno* At 10.30. THE SHREWBUEY HOUNDS will meet on Monday, December 31 Ga'ten Thursday, January 3 Condote?,Sta-,Wa At 11. THE ALBRIGHTON HOUNDS will meet on Saturday, December 29 Ivotsey Bank Monday, December 31 Hem Tuesday, January 1 Longford Thursday, Jaauaiy 3 Wrottesley Saturday, January 5 Spread Eagle At 10.45. THE VALR, OF CLWYD HARRIERS will meet oa Wednesday, January 2 .Black Lion, Calcott Saturday, January 5 Ceta Berya At 11. THE FLINTSHIRE HARRIERS will meet on Saturday, December 29 The Kennels Tuesday, January 1 Nannercb Friday, January 4 Trjddyn Monday, January 7 Rhydyuiwyn Saturday, January 12 HOLW Viliage At 10.30. 6 THE TANAT SIDE HARRIERS will meet on Saturday, December 29 .Arddleen At 11.

KILLED AT FOOTBALL.—A. young man named Beaumont came to a terrible death on Monday. He was among the players in a football match at Walkley, a suburb of Sheffield, in which there are several extensive and deep quarriea. and the field in which the matoh was played was at the edge of one of them. Beaumont was either unaware of this, or in the excitement of the game he forgot it, for on the ball being kiokod^over the wall, he jumped over at once headlong into the quarry below, a distance of perhaps 30ft. or 40ft. He was taken up in an insensible condition, and was re- moved to the nearest house, where he died soon afterwards. A fractured skull, both legs broken, and a fractured arm were among the injuries the deceased sustained. The members for Birmingham will address their con- stituents before the meeting of Parliament, probably on Saturday, January 12th. The mover and seconder of the address from the Com- mons in response to the roYIII speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament will be the Hon. Wilbnham Egerton, senior member for Mid-Cheshire, and Mr R. Tennant, M.P.. for Leeds. From the 1st of January the Judicature Act will be in force in Ireland, and the legal public, now that, the change is near, do not seem to consider that, after all, it can be a very serious one. The new rules just published are modelled on the English rules. In consequence of the proposed establishment of a Roman Catholic hiercharchy in Scotland, Mr Whalley contemplates delivering a series of addresses ia that country. The member for Peterborough considers that the weapon to use against a branch chutch is ap- propnately the stnmp." -JmJ!I There appears to be a growing tendency in Scotland to observe Christmas as a holiday instead of the Now Tear. On Tuesday in same of tho large towns not a few Presbyterian, as well as Episcopal and Roman Catholic, churches were open for worship, and many of the pnncipal bouses of business were closed. ATTACK UPON GERMAN MASONS.—Eleven German masons when returning to their lodgings at the new Law Courts, London, late on Tuesday night, were attacked by about twenty roughs. Several were badly beaten, and one of the Germans drew his koifo and stabbed a man, for which he was arrested, and committed for trial. Another German returning later alone was very seveiely beaten, his head being cut opeD. ;A gentleman was brought before the stipendiary yjaagistrate for the Salford division o! Lancashire, on jpriday,' Dec. 21, by a police officer, oh the charge of .using obscene laHgnage. The only expression proved against him, however, was 44 Wboa, Emma." Sir John Mntell L OtkM what that saying, meant, bat nobody cotid inform him. -H.e had no difficulty, however, in deciding that its use by the defendant did not amount to the charge brought against him. He therefore dismissed the Summons, aDid that it ought not to have been en out. t^ken out. Among:the many extraordinary sights in^atore for as at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1878, not the least attractive will be the great show of tnlips which Holland it preparing. The show will comprise no fewer than 40,000 of tho rarest and richest specimens. The ground set apart for the display is situated in the Troeadero part of the Exhibition, The bulbs have been already planted, and gardeners from far-famed Haarlem toni them day and night. The planting took place at the -end of the last month, and it is calculated that the tulips will be in lull blossom by the end of aprit An Evening Beverage.—Epps's Qacaoine (Quintessence of Cacao) is equally liquid and refreshing as tea, affording moreover a sterling support to the systom. Unsweetened, Each packet (frd) is labelled "Jamee Eppe A Co., Homoeo- pathic Chemists, London." Eppa's medicines are sold in Wrexham by W. Rowland, High-street, 928 JOELK HEATH'S EXTRA STRONG STEEL PENS, With oblique, turned up and r<mndedpoints. Golden Coated, bronzed and carbonized. Suit all bands, all styles, all ages, and all kinds of work. Over*900- patterns. Bold by Stationers everywhere, in 6d. la. and gross boxes. The public are respectfully requested to BEWARE OF WORTHLESS IMITATIONS, and to see that they really get John Heath's fens. Should any difilsulty arise, an assorted sample box will be sent per post on reoeipt of 7 or 13 stamps. Address lohn Heath, 70, George-street, Birmingktun. XMnfctt Syrupy Very Palatable. The action of this compound is the same as that of Castor Oil and although it posses all the Virtues of the Oil, it je by DO means unpleasant to the taste. It is perfectly afe during Pregnancy and håà been found a source of great comfort to persons suffering from Piles. Trouble with the ailments of Young Children is obviated by the use of this medicine. Sold in bottles at IS "d, protected by the. Govrumeiit St;mip, can be ob^Aiiied through Chemists -and Medicine Vendors everyvhere: Wholesale of itaxabol,r Co., 15\ Queen Viotona .kti-eet* London, J&C; L £ vw. cjric-jlru: four Botfleij, |ont Carriwre paid to asiy ■tU.iT' ;iv' v-tiiu iu the United on. receipt of P.. O. Ordet i&t lis. an- M -s -.<)» (* », <>'> v|/ fr. ;.•*»* ".Ojj I; tw J'aoh I jsii] I

""ft -"I ■Wyft; ■' THE POLICE.MAN'S GOOSE. TO TilE EDITOR Or THK GPAKIilAN. SIR,-1 s;e by the .paper# that in some towns adjacent to Ivutiiin the Mayors r>re-(*r;t a fat gOOS3, at Christmaslide, to eaeu police ollL'er within the borouj i; hue itl the toivn J. naiiicd no such presents aopear to be ttivea.. 'JCherefore, kin ly aliow mete surest to the lievf Aif,vori.li;it- lIe siiouui i»ti;ure- at Jbuthiu the 'polieeuwufagoose."—Yours ob.-lieii.ly, EuthiD, 26th Dece tber, ISYY. SAUCE.

WREXHAM HIGHWAT BOARD AND TH3. WREXHAM TRUST." TO THB EDITOR 011 THB GTJARDIAH. SIR—We observo a report of the proceedings at that Hxghwry Board in jour iaat, We send on thfc other half sheet copy ot a letter to the soiicuora for tha. board in reply to a letter from them, threatening proceedings, which we skail be obliged to you to inseit» in your next paper.—We are, yours faithfully, Locis UD EDWARDS. Ruthin, 2iJI;h

COPT. Ruthin. 21st 9e«eatber, Wsr, Wrexham Trust. DEAB SIHS,—We had? intended meeting the H:jsrhjvav Board on luosday last, &ad were auxious to do so, batweo* quite unable. J.he trustees me limited by sis.tuta in th« amount to be annually expended for repairs, and more tliaa the fair pioportion lias been ex; ended on tlie Dorticn.withim the district of the Highway Hoard. at* VVe oughi long ago to. have adopted coercive measure* against the board lor oont.ibmio'ns, b.raL tb^ tr^t il .running out we have made fforts to avoid thuTbuT the board ha* uot appreciated them. With the bogiuuiug oi the year a nnmber of hands will be put on, aud tho road will be repaired; but if in the mean- time your clients desire to lake proceedings VM shall Ike happy to accept service of process.—Yours trulj, Messrs Acton and Hury. Lo"C18 .AJ\ E)Hr.AJU}I¡.

THE PARISH CHURCH CLOCK. TO THE EDITOR OF THE eUARnLMf. SIR—Will you kindly allow a eomer in your valuable columns, to ventilate a grievance I have against the churchwardens. It is in regard to the new clock. I was born and have been brought up in this town, Air Editor,and one oi my earliest recollections is that of seeing one oi the dials of the clock lading th# west. I now iearn to my sorrow that.it is to be changed and that we, who for so many years have been accus^ tojied daily to consult the old face, are to be kept dial- less. Could not some arrangement be made by wlnck we could not only retain our much-loved old friend but our eastern neigiibours be also blessed with the benefit we have so long eujoyed. Instead of haviu" a carriilioi). couid not a dial be provided for every sideoi the tower, and thus give a great boon to all the inhabitants ol the town, lor we all know how useful a trusty U.ne-keeper is. Apologising lor saking up your valuable space, -I am, yours truty, A SonaowiBo NATIVE, Wrexham, Dec- -oth> 1877,

MUNICIPAL 1.XTRAYAQANCB AT WEEXH AM. TO THE EDITOR OJ TUB GUARDIAN. SIR,—It is with great satisfaction I hear that them is now in course of lorniation a Ratepayers' Associa- tion," whose chief object will be to watch. and if possible, check the various wild and reckless projects of the Tlovvu Council, wnicu, if carried out, would I entail a large aud wasteful expenditure of ratepayers* money, at a time when it can oe so ill spared I tiope you may see your y to givo the association your support.—Yours truly, WATCH MAK.

At Windsor Cle the Christmas season was inaugurated with a special choral service, held upon Cnristmas Eve, in St.. George's Chapel, the choir and nave or the sacred buildings bping filled by a large cou- gregation. Several selections from the Mossiaii were sung under tne uirectioii of the organist, Sir J. G. Elvey, with organ and orchestral accompaniment, the sei vice, which began at eight o'clock. commencing with the carol, "Come ye IOlty, come ye lowly," and con- cluding with See amid the winter snovr," Her Majesty and the lioyal family now at Windsor kept Cnristmas at the castle, the Q jeen's sideboard being deeked with a splendid baron of beef, a boar's head, and game pie. ALLEGED ADVERTISING FRAUD.—A man giving the name of James Beutley. trading with others not in custody, uuder the style of Beutley, Kemp. and Co wine merchants, Broad-street-corner, Birmingham was brought up at the Birmingham Police-oourt yesterday charged with obtaining considerable sumeof money fro. various persons, under false pretences. It appears t I some six weeks ago the defendant took a newly-erf shop at 335, Broad-street corner, in the nan Bentley. Kemp, and Co., for a perid of six weeks at the rate of £1011 a year, the rent being p aavance. Three or four clerks were engage. advertisements extensively inserted in many provincial papers of England, Scotland, and It announcing "Guinea Christmas Hampers of Win Spirits," which would be sent, carriage paid, to alllJla. o> of the kingdom on receipt of a post office order payable to James Bentley. Confiding people in all parts of the country transmitted post-office orders and oiieoks to the address given. Subsequently, with a view to facilitate the negotiations 01 cross checks and the chaugiug of the money orders, and to give the advertisers a more respectable standing, an account was opened with one of the banks in Birmingham. As the Christmas hampers, however, were not forthcoming, customers became troublesome, and would not any longer be put off with assurances that "the articles have been sent and that ''our carman has just been despatched with them to the station." Complaints having been made to the police they arrested Bentley at nis lodging on Monday, just as had madd preparation toquit the iown with his wife. On Saturday last he attempted to draw a considerable sum of money from the bank that bad accumulated; but he did not succeed. TLe premises of the firm were afterwards searched, and there was not a trace ot any wines, spirits, or other goods in the place • neither could an Excise wine dealer's license be found! Amongst the papers seized were a list oontaining the names ot upwards of 200 evening and daily newspapers including many of the largest of the London and pro- vincial papers, in which the 44 Christmas hampers" halt been advertised; and some dozens of letters written Oil elaborately-prepared memoranda requesting the inser- tion of announcements, and adding that "this is definite, and if not approved of you will please oonsider present order cancelled. We may add that if the advertisement is well displayed, and given a prominent position in your columns, it will lead toother advertise- ments of ours appearing in your journal" A larae number of manuscript copies of lengthy advertisements were also found. The fraud is said to have been only too successful, the perpetrators having netted a lanie sum, exclusive ef the money detained by the bank The prisoner was put back :or a week. Pore, strong, and delicious Teas and Coffees can always t be obtained at C. K. BHNSOK'S Family Grooery Stores ¡ 4, High-street, Wrexham. COCOA.—GBATETUL AND COMJPOKTINQ. "By a thorough knowledge of the natura] Inwa I which govern the operations of digestion and nutri- tion, and by a. careful application of, the fine pro- perties of well-selected qocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save ua many heavy doctont bills. It ia by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to di&. ease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keep- ing ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly sourished frame."—Cfoil Service Gazette Sold only in packets laooUed-u James Epps & Co' Homoeopathic Chemists, London." Epps's medi- i cines are sold in Wrexham by W. Rowland, Hijrh- street. ggg ENGLAND ^KKSTTS FKANCH.—For generations Chocolate lifts been imported in Urge quantities into this country from Franco. W 8 are glad to find tables turned at last, and that Cadbury's, the makers of the well known I Cocoa Essence, have opened elegant premised at 90 Faubourg, St. Eoaore, Paw. — Their Cocoa Esse ate being perfectly genuine is a beverage far better suited te warm climates than the thick heavy compounds of Cocet with sugar and starch generally sold. VALUABLE DISCOVEBT FOR THE H.U11.-If YOUR hhir is turning grey or white, or falling oif, use Tb, Mexican Hair Renewer." for it will positively restart »# every case Grey or White hair to its original ool on without leaving the disagreeable smell of most Be istorers." It makes the hair ohanniogly beautiful well as promoting the growth of the hair on bjl spete, where the glands are not decayed. Atk your Chemist for the MEXICAN HAIB IXENEWEJ," prepared by Henry C. GALIUP, 493, Oxlord-strett, London, ana sold by Chemists and Perfumers ev where at 3s 6d per bottle. ADVICE TO MOTFBB8!—Are you broken in ycur rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutti* teeth H Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of MEs. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the por sufferer immediately. It is perfectly haw- less and pleasant to taste, it produoes Latural, qpet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, atd the Bla cherub awakes as bright as a button." It soothes th« child, it softens tho gams, allays all pain, relieves ma regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from wthing othe.- causes. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrnp is sold by Medicine ah eoraryWOOre at Ij* jer bcttie.AiaanlaoDurea:uJSe» ^ar*, andta 4^> Oxlcni- straet London.. t PrintedandJofcliahed on Fridays and Saturday a at the Giiaj|BfcfJteam Printing Offioes, 26, Hope- street, Wrernai*, by WIJUIJAM GABGATT- { JONSS, 5, HacL-street, Wrexham; and a.1.iP .et » Published at tho Guardian Office, a. V&le-stffc*. L- .nbiiih; v'»w<;Yo», Qfiiee, l'oa, WeHin^on-rfl# K.iy" in the county of Flint; and ut the Masses. Pritig an-1 Price,. jaig, streak Moid .DeooluW 20. 1.877. I (K -»