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District News. j MOLD. THK GRAND CoXCKKT. In our report of the concert on Monday, in another column we omit to state that the accompanists were Messre (x. E. Lyle and J. dones, Penymynpd, both of whom played with ability "Iltl gave the greatest satis- faction. TIT THE BKERETOX TESTIMONIAL.—We I BE? to re- mind the numerous friends and wellwishers of Air Brereton that the testimonial will be pre- sented to him on Monday evening, when the oommittee will be glad to see as many as can make it convenient to be present. Up to the present time about 70 tickets have been sold, and about 100 are expected to be present. CEFN AND RHOSYMEDRE. ENTERTAINMENT.— Ihe fifth entertainment was given in the English Independent ( hapel on Monday evening, the Rev. J. H. Hu-dies pre- siilin'T. The programme was sustained by Miss Hughes, Mr Charles Rowland, Miss Piercv, Miss J- Hughes, Mr John T. Gabriel and party: Mr \lr '1 J. Bogie. Mr W. Cartwright, Mr T. Lartw right, Mr Davies, and Mr Smith. SAD SriciDE.—An inquest was held on.Mon- cla.y, be fore Mr it. H. Tlielwall, coroner, at the Black Lion Inn, Cefn Bychan, touching the death of John Wynne Thomas, collier, lLed 3 years, a single man, who was found hanging with a piece of cotton print, from the bottom of an old dress, round bis neck, to a branch of a beech tree in Wynnstay Park, near Waterloo Tower, on Sunday morning. Police constable Kichard Morris, said that from informa- tion he received about eight o'clock on Sun- day morning, he went in company with three other men into Wynnstay Park, and found the body of the deceased hanging from a branch of a beech tree about seven feet high, with the point of one of his feet quite touching the ground. Witness cut the print, and took the body down, the man appeared to have been dead some hours. He had no coat on. A hat was lying at the trunk of the tree. He knew the young man well he was a collier working at Plaskynaston coal pit, and was a steady and quiet man.- <T. Philins, corroborated this evidence, anil added that he was with the deceased on Saturday Jliht, and saw him going to his house about halt- past eleven. He appeared right enough then, and' nothing the matter with him— Ihomas Thoinus, father of the deceased, said he saw his son last alive about seven o'clock on Saturday night, he was loing out for a walk as usual. Di;¡ not see any difference in him, lie appeared all right. He kept company with a young woman from the Cefn for about five vears She was in I witness' house with deceased a fortnight last Sunday, and both appeared to be on good terms. They left the door without being locked for him on Saturday night, ami went to bed about eleven They did not hear him comill home.— I lie < kroner having addressed the jury, they returned a verdict that the deceased had committed suicide whilst labouring under temporary in- rl. I OorcERT.—A concert was given on juesilay evening in the Tabernacle Chapel, in aid of the South Wales Distress Fund. The entertam?nt had a very large patronage, notwithstanding that this district is su?ering considerably tromdisLiess. The chair was occupied by Mr George Lu-mson, manager of the :?e\v III' 'Iti,ii 11-oll congratulated the large audience on their warm ?up'?ort given to the working committee ot toe -I,iveii to tlie. wi.r!?ill' ctwiliiiiittee of t'?ie Pianoforte Duet Abss Ma;sh and Mr (!I' „ Sailors chorus, .Mi' J. T t'a?rn-i anil party S?? -T)).-trumpet sh?tsoHnd, ?'I D.Jones •• Heme t!n'y il\'ul!ht her \\arriu!' dc:td_?-'?""? Hughes ?4 sweethearts," .?'r.?un.w ?..Miss?t.A.')'!i..))L:s 'The white squidl,M>-Tiios. Davits }:?h.HM). "YMU)g Ii0dliiiv.'O' \lis> l-' Hushes Mr <?. I 1 liomson NOlli* T)Mt  ''S p ?Mh?s)mbe;nn? •' T»  Pianoforte Duet. Sparkling siuibeums, lue .>\h»•sse.i „ Master A. K. Jmios :I'lti -to t', t W"nofovte Duet. Tanereili.Miss Marsh and Mr S parrow ,iong The wreck of the Hesperus," Mr kviii. Ku wards The death of Nelson," Mr Sparrow [Ihtnullelltal Trio.The three l'ousins,T!\C :\]js'es HU^'llCS snn" ?'-s?. A. Thomas Sni)? "Thc Uft' )?:tt," .Mr .1. 1>. Jones iJlunm pr •'A.Ii.C. Miss ?d?..sterA. Pl. le" s )11' Ii. F. Thomson on. He wipes the Hughes Pianoforte Duet. Happy homes," The -NHsses QJUP sleigh dee. Mr Gabriel anil party THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—On Wednesday, the children of these schools were assembled together to receive the certificates and books given them for successfully passing the di_ ocesan inspection, which took place on the 19th Decembei. The following ladies and gentlemen were present to witness the pleasing sight Kev. J. D. and Miss Edwards, Vicarage; Rev. W. Jones, curate, and Miss Jones; Mrs Jones, Post-office; Miss Jones, rias Issa; Mrs Douthwaite, Miss Pules con, Mr Roberts, Glasgow House; Mr (rrinisliaw, master; :1rs Roberts, mistress, &c. The follow- ing is the list of the successful gil ls In fan t.<. -Elizabeth Furinston, Christiana Hushes. Group IV., Jane Jones, Margaret Powell, SL-iili A. Jones, Ann Jones, Mary A. Mostyn. Group ill., Elizabeth Heid, Mary Ellen Evans. Croup 11., Sarah Jane Roberts, Recommended to the managers for a book prize, as they have had the ti_ rst-cbss certificate and in this examination did well :H,;m:1h sheard, Catherine Elizabeth Roberts, Mary Hlizabeth Calvert Mary Aim Williams. Extra prize tor gcaeral good conduct awarded to Elizabeth Nortliall. ¡ Girls.-The an- sweriiV of the best doMi-en in each class was vet) •'oud hut it was not sufficiently general. The repeti- tion of the whole school was good. I am glad to linll that active steps have been taken towards procuring greater accommodation for the children that attend these schools, and when the premises have been en- larged the addition cannot but beneficially affect the schools, which well deserve much larger and better buildings than those at present in use. In the Boys' School the following were success- ful l.tfaa'—Walter H. Evans, (ieorge H. THTarper, W, A. Ftii-iiistiin. Croup I v., Edw in Williams, Charles Boyce, John James (i wynne; commended, Edwin Holt. Albert A. Hoherts, Thomas M. Edwards. Group III., KendrickHughes. Croup II., Thomas Rogers, Philip Harper, Edward Jones commended, Edward Hw'hes. Group I., WiUiam Cooke, Thomas Euruis- ton Recommended to the managers for a II"okYJ'iz, 1 as they have had a nrs?-chiss certificate and in this examination they did wellThomas Cunn'.nghmn, John H. Calvert, 'Ellis Davies. Inspector'* Report.—Jtliosymedre Boys School.— This school has made good progress (luring the past year and it passed a very satisfactory examination when last visited. The prizes were distributed by the Kev. J. D. Edwards, vicar. THE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS.—On Monday evening, a Competition Meeting was held in the Assembly-room (kindly lent by Mr Puleston) in connection with the ithosymedre Church Sunday Seltools, when the children competed for prizes in reciting singing, and compositions. The Tie v. J. D. Edwards, vicar, presided, supported by 'd the Kev. D, Howell, vicar of Wrexham, :U)d the Rev. W. Jones, curate of Rhosymedre. There was a large attendance of children, with their parents and friends, the room being fillel1 to the door. The proceedings commenced with the children singing the hymn Coine, sin,, with holy gladness," after which the Rev. W. Jones offererl prayer. The Chairman then briefly in- troduced the business of the evening, and the programme was proceeded with as follows :— Competition in reciting hymn 334, by girls in Class IV. Four competitors, 1st, Elizabeth Furmston, 2nd, Maggie Roberts. Awarding prizes for best written copies of Our duty towards GOII and towards our neighbour," by hoys in Class III. Five competitors, 1st, Thomas Rogers, 2nd John Jones. Competition in reciting "The Lord's Prayer," by girl infants. Seven competitors, 1st, Emily Roberts, 2nd, Annie Griffiths. Competition in singing hymn 320, by senior boys. One competitor, John H. Calvert, who took the first prize. Awarding prizes for the best Life of Ruth," by girls in Class I. Two competitors, 1st, Hannah Sheard", 2nd, Katie Roberts. Competition in reciting" The Lord's Prayer," by boy infants. Nine competitors, 1st, Richard Morris, 2nd, John Henry Butterton. Competition in singing hymn 1S9, by girls in Classes I I. and II I. Eleven competitors, 1st, .Maggie Jane Morris, 2nd, Elizabeth Reed. M Awarding prizes for the best Life of St. John the Baptist," by boys in Mr J. H. Jones' class. Two competitors, 1st, George Tomkins, 2nd, John H. Calvert. Competition in reciting the "23rd Psalm, by boys in Class IV. Two competitors, 1st Thomas Hewitt, 2nd, Jno. Roberts. Sacred Song, Onward yet," by the Juvenile Choir. Competition in reciting the "2nd chap er in the Proverbs, by girls in Class I. Seven competitors, 1st, Sarah Jane Roberts, 2nd, Hannah Sheard an extra prize was given to Katie Roberts by the Vicar of Wrexham. Y Ie leal' Awarding Prizes for most complete list of Our LOI'll'o '1-1'c1"" h I' Is 0 ur Lord',i by boys in Ie" \1 "1 I'  ones lass One Competitor, (ieorge Ashton Evan' who took nrst prize. 0 00 rst Competition in reciting the ?ith Psalm mb*v "ills in Classes 11 and tU. Eight com etit,. '.1' g'1r1S Rogers, 2nd, Maggie Morris. po", I.st, :lIa/ Competition in singing hymn :¡t, hv hnv' Oass IH. Four competitors, 1st, Thomas' 1Ilõ\ 2..lsl Thomas Rogers. IS, n! Awarding prizes for best written copies of the Ten Commandments, by girls in Oasses H and )!t. six competitors, It, Mary Rogers, 2nd, Maggie .'ICon-is. x I ,er. 211( l I Competition in recitmg the parable 4?f the (' 01 Hhenherd, (t, .John x. l-) by boys in Class ';11;, Four competitors, 1st, Edwin Holt, 2nd, Philip Harper. Competition in singing hymn 3o2, by (;Irls in Class 1 Eight competitors, 1st, Sarah Jane Roberts, 2nd, Pollie Calvert, extra prize, Margaret Alice Evans. Life of pl,loil Awardim; prizes for best Life of Elijah," by pupil teachers. Two competitors, 1st, Walter Jones, 2nd, Meredith Archer. Competition in reciting the" 5.1rd cli-tipter of Isaiah," by senior Boys. Six competitors, 1st, Willie Archer, 2nd, Walter Jones. Awarding prizes for fullest list or the names and titles of Jesus Christ, open to all scholars. Four competitors, 1st, Katie Roberts, two second prizes awarded to Hannah Sheard and John H. Calvert, equal. Where there were more than three competitors in a class there had been a preliminary com- petition, so that not more than three appeared I in any case. The adjudicators were music, I Rev. J. D. Edwards, recitations, Mr (xrim- shaw, essays and compositions, Mr (?. Bradley Jones. The prizes were in books. Mr Grini- shaw, and Master Meredith Archer accompanied j the hymns &c. on the harmonium, kindly lent by Mrs Roberts, National schools. During the evening, the Vicar of Wrexham delivered an address bearing on the work of the Sunday School, in which he first pointed out that the Sunday School was a sphere of labour for God in which some of the greatest men of the land were engaged—no less than three Lord Chan- cellors, the present and his two immediate predecessors, being now, he believed, Sunday School tcacheio. Nor was it only a dignified work in a worldly sense, but also spirit- ually so, and the more lie lived the more he felt the great importance of the work carried on in the Sunday school. Having given a word of congratulation to the successful prizetakers and also of en- couragement to those who had failed or not tried, he urged all to go forward in knowledge, in usefulness, and in goodness. All present, the youngest child as well as the oldest parent, could do something for God, and he hoped would do I so. Speaking to the teachers, he said there were four conditions essential to success in their work, Prayer, Punctuality, Patience, and Per- severance. They should also be possessed of the necessary qualifications, which included per- sonal consecration, the due preparation of material, a personal sympathy with and inter- cession for the children, and an expectation of God's blessing on their efforts. It had given him great pleasure to he present that evening, and lie trusted their Sunday School would pros- per. At the close of the programme, a cordial vote of thanks projKised by the Chairman, and seconded by the Rev. W. Jones, was accorded to Mr Howell, which he acknowledged, and by re- quest, gave a short address in Welsh. A vote of thanks to the chairman, on the proposition of Mr ('alvert, was then carried, and the singing of the hymn, Sun of my soul," and the Benedic- tion, closed a very pleasant evening. DENBIGH. SUCCESS.—Mr H. Vaug-han Lloyd, of the new Veterinary College, Edinborough, has finally passed his examination in that College as a Veterinary Surgeon. TEMPERAXCT. LECTFRE.—Mr Charles Hill, of London, addressed a considerable meeting in the Assembly Room on Tuesday evening, taking, as his subject, Your side and our side." THE SAVINGS BANK.—The authorities of the Old Savings Bank in this town have given notice of their intention not to receive any more deposits and to take steps for closing all accounts. AN OLD WOMAN named Hannah Thomas, residing near Nantglyn, was found sitting upright in her chair one morning last week by the neigh- bours quite dead. She had been ailing for some time. THE REPORT OF DR. THORNE, upon his late I visit to Jjlanrhaiadr and Denbigh is anxiously looked for, and will be to hand in a few days it is also stated that Dr. Thorne will pay another visit to these parts shortly. WiM>o\v ACCIDENTS.—On Tuesday a horse I and cart belonging to Mr Royles, timber mer- chant, were being turned round, the hnrse backed the cart into the window of Miss Fox s shop at the end of Bull-lane, and smashed several panes of glass and a part of the window frame. On the same day, a little girl was anxious to make an impression on her little brother, and to do so threw a stone at him as is often the case, she missed him, but struck Mr Price Jones' plate glass window and cracked it. Mr -Tones is insured, and therefore a new plate will have to be put in. j PRIOX LITERARY AND MUSICAL MEETING.—A very interesting meeting was held in the Calvi- nistic )[thodist Chapel, Prion, on Friday week. In the afternoon, the Rev. E. Jones, of Xant- glyn, took the chair, and in the evening, Mr Thomas Gee, mayor. The programme consisted of essays on various subjects, interesting readings, excellent recitations, songs, choruses, and prizes o n, Is, e l lorlis,-s, aii d 1)i-izes for letter writing, as well as for other tilings. The adjudicators were the Revs. Evan Jones, Xantglvn, David Jones, Denbigh, Mr W. Howef F. Jones, Ysyptty, and Mr ii. Griffith, Bcmv office. Both meetings were very good, and all passed off very well. YESTERDAY'S POLKT: COURT.—At the Borough Court, yesterday, a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct was set down for hearing against$Ir Fonlkos, solicitor, Denbigh. The court was crowded. On entering, Mr Foulkes said he believed there was some ca.se against him, he merely got uptoapplvfor ail adjournment ashis Counsel," Doctor Commins, could not attend, and lie was most anxinus to have him. There was no likelihood he would run away from his old county seat for the "ake of the paltry sum they could impose upon him. He demanded to know who the prosecutor was. let him appear, whoever he was. P.C.Wynne came forward, and Mr Foulkes said "Oh, herevou are. "— Supenntfndent Tnd?e proceeded to show that defendant had had Tti(ll,o pi-,)cee(le(I to ?,li4?w tliztt defendant had liiti clared that the Supt. was the informant, and had no locnn xtandi.— The Mayor tried to obtain the facts, Mr Foulkes insisted that the Supt. had no right to speak, adding laughingly "You are floored zito,ice. IN'yiiiie coilseiited to the adjournment on the costs being paid, which Mr Foukes agreed to and, throwing a sovereign down, said "Oh, T'll pay. How much money do you want?"—The Mayor (to Mr Foulkes) Do be quiet.—Mr Foulkes (flourishing about): Look here, come on, let me know your costs.—Hear the magistrates urged Foulkes to desist, but lie still ai-gued with the policeman about costs, adding, triumphantly, that he knew the reporters would gladly record this.—The Bench abruptly closed the discussion, granting the adjournment. XE\ï ENGLISH ")C HOOL-RO()'.f. -The ilew build- ing just erected in Vale-street for English ser- vices was opened without ceremony on Sunday, when three very excellent services were held in it. The Rev. D. Jones, minister of the church, opened the service in themorning and evening1, and the Rev. Joseph Jones, of Menai Bridge, preached in the morning. He took for his text Prov. 8 c., u to 31 verses, and in the evening Hosea 8 c., 12 29 to "I verses, v. In the afternoon the opening service was conducted by Rev. Nath. Miller, of Hillsley, Gloucestershire, who also gave an address, founded on Psalms 122 c., 1 v., and 127 c., 1 v. Mr Joseph Jones followed with some excellent practical advice to the church and people wor- shipping there. The services were all well at- tended, (, and In the evening the place was crowded. It was found in all respects very con- venient and comfortable, and many friends pre- dicted a good future for the English cause in Denbigh. Mr Jones especially said that the English language was progressing in Wales at a rate that behoved them to look the fact in the face, and make preparations accordingly. It would no doubt continue to progress, notwith- standing the great attachment which he and thousands of others felt to their native tongue. THE WELSH GOOD TEMPLARS.—The current quarter was closed yesterday (Friday) evening by the election of officers for the ensuing quarter. During the quarter now past, some interesting items have occurred.—On November 9th, there was a prayer meeting to ask God's blessing on the work; on the IGth, an open session very largely attended 23rd, initiation of members, report of officers of D.L., songs and glees, and an address by Bro. H. Parry on "Tobacco, and the reasons for its disuse." 30th, Bro. Edwin Roberts gave a history of Abram's Lane, with notices of some of its occupants. December 7th, initiation of several new members, and Bro. Bartley gave an address on Temperance, one of the fruits of the spirit." 14th, open session, well attended. 21st, initiation of new members and all address on "Temperance Literature." by Bro. R. Griffith, Btnirr office. 28th, a discussion on the Permissive Bill and other measures for the decrease of drunkenness. January 4th, 1878, initiation of new members and an address by Bro. W. Parry on "Our obligation." 11th, open session. 18th, initiation, and an address on Henllan Street," by Bro. Burgess. Nearly all the sessions have been well attended, and a very interesting quarter has been spent, while additions have been numerous. On Tuesday evening next the lodge meets in open session or public-meet- ing to bid farewell to a very useful young brother, Edward Roberts, who is goingto Bangor Training College. A FAREWELL MEETING.—On Tuesday even- ing, an interesting meeting took place at Mrs Fox's Luncheon Rooms. It having come to the knowledge of some of the teachers and others connected with the Tower Hill Sunday School that they were about to lose one of their most useful and devoted teachers, Mr Lewis Evans (hitherto an assistant of Mr T. J. Williams, but who is about taking to a business at Overton), they thought of acknowledging in a suitable manner their great obligation to him for his zeal and devotion in connection with their place of worship during the last five years. Accord- ingly invitations were sent out to a number of friends of the school to partake of a social cup of tea, which, having been discussed, Mr John Davies, of Love Lane, for some years superin- tendent of the school, took the chair, and intro- duced a number of young ladies, forming Mr Evans' Sunday School class, who presented him with a well bound copy of a Welsh Bible. Ad- dresses were then given by Messrs Jared Jones, D. Morris, Robert Evans, Ellis Williams, Edwin Roberts, John Walters, Evan Thomas, and others, all of whom spoke of Mr Evans in the highest terms, and expressed their sincere regret at his removal from the town, and their best wishes for his future prosperity and usefulness. A number of ladies contributed to the enjoy- ment of the company by giving several songs. The company separated, after having spent a most enjovable evening. BOROUGH POLICE COURT, FRIDAY WEEK. —Before the Mayor (Thos. Gee, Esq.), and the ex-Mayor (T. J. Williams, Esq.) Ghanje Of Stc(tli)?,q (,Ioitl,)oits.-Williim Roberts, aged 15, charged with stealing a number of valuable securities from a registered letter belonging to the Rev. H. Humphreys, vicar of Henllan. Mr J. Davies conducted the prosecu- tion.—Mr Humphreys said the prisoner was in his employ, in the stable. He was expecting to receive some bonds or coupons, Russian and Portugese, on or about the 16th inst. On that day he found a Russian coupon upon the stable window sill, and on remonstrating with the prisoner, discovered that he had got several of them althouh lie denied any knowledge of them. W hen the prisoner turned out his pockets there were found in them two Russian bonds and six Portugese bonds which, with another found elsewhere, made ten in all, now produced. From a letter now produced, witness found that a registered letter had been addressed to him con- taining, besides those produced, three United States bonds, two Russian bonds, one Portugese 1 1 f ('30 'rl' ,ese, and a c heque for t30. The whole contents of that letter would be worth jE52 3s 9d. These latter six bonds and the cheque had not been recovered.—By the Bench He took my letters to the post but the postman brought them and hung the bag on a rail at the door. The bag, a common leather satchel, was not locked.—Mr Davies asked for a remand, as lie had not com-1 pleted the evidence, and he feared there would be further charges.—Prisoner was then remanded for a week. COUNTY POLICE COURT, WEDNESDAY.— Before Mr W. Douglas Griffith, Mr P. H. Chambres, and Mr Oliver Burton. Game C(ises.-Five young men from Llan- sannan had been summoned for trespassing in pursuit of rabbits on Mr Yorke's land at Duffryn Aled, hut Mr Yorkehad withdrawn the summonses on their paying the costs incurred, ELLESMERE. I LIEUT.-COLONEL POXSONBY Cox, R.E., will hold an enquiry at Ellesmere on Thursday next, in connection with the proposed extension of the boundaries of the Local Board. The proposal is to be strongly opposed by some of the land- owners who would come within the proposed extended area, and the Rural Sanitary Authority have 'passed a resolution against it. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TUESDAY.—Pre- sent Mr R. G. Jebb, in the chair, Mr S. K. Main waring, Major Cust, M.P., Mr I. S. Hodgson, ex-officio, Messrs J. Bateman, vice- chairman, T. Kelsall, R. Hankey, T. J. Rider, T Thomas, J. Thomas, R. Evans, A. Key, J. Stokes. Mr J. P. Stant, clerk. J¥umber in the house-first week 89, last year 98. Second week 90, 103 last year. Vagrants relieved 51. Relief -Ellesiiiere, first week, £ 7 lis Cid, second week, £7 4s 3U1. Hanmer, first week, £ (i 12s (id, second week, t6 6s 6d. Extension- of the Local Board's A)-ea.-This sub- ject, which had been lxistponed from the last meeting, was discussed.—The Clerk read the correspondence between the Local Government Board and the local authorities in reference to the question, and also a notice of the local en- quiry.—After some discussion, it was agreed to send the following letter to the Local Government Board I am directed by the Ellesmere Rural Sanitary Authority to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dilted 2nd January, and to state that it contained the tirst official intelligence conveyed to them ill respect to the water supply of the town of Ellesmere, and to the extension of area for rating purposes, pro- posed by the L rban Sanitary Authority. This letter was read at the last Board meeting on 8tli January, when it was resolved to adjourn the consideration of J5 till the meeting this day, 22nd January. In reply, I am now requested hy the Sanitary Committee to say that they cannotapproveof a needless disturbance of ancient boundaries and placing them on others hitherto un- saddled with them, but inasmuch as the Local Government Board seems itself unprompted by any- body, to be aware of the objection to the proposed "Circular Scheme," there can be no need of any further discussion upon this point. It is agreed on all hands that as good water as can I ic had at any reason- able cost, ought to obtained but it is thought that, as yet, so far as the Committee know, there has been no sufficient investjation of the sources of supply in the town, or of the condition and applicability of the adjacent meres. It is, moreover, admitted that the reservoir talked of cannot he made unless at a cost of some thousands of pounds; and that, if made, must be so polluted as to require if made, nitration. The town of Oswestry, half a dozen miles from liS, ought to be an everlasting warn- ing upon the subject of reservoirs. Ellesmere has no density of population—is in fact, little more than an open airy village, containing about 2,000 inhabitants, and no bad effects have ever yet been traced to con- taminated water in it. Under these circumstances it is hoped that the Local Government Board Inspector, who has been invited by the (Trhan Sanitary Authority to come down here, will hear both sides, examine well foi- himself ill the particulars connected with the case, and arrive at a just conclusion.—J. P. STANT, Clerk." FLINT. appointment ,I THE NATIONAL SCHOOL.—The appointment of the mastership of the above school has been con- furred upon Mr Taylor, master of the Llan- dowry National School. Mr Taylor produced testimonials of a very high order from the Vicar of Llandovery and from other gentlemen of position in the neighbourhood. Mr Taylor held the office of organist at Llandingat Church, and was also instructor of music at the Welsh Educational Institution. The Flint National School is among be most important of scholastic Institutions in North Wales—there being an attendance of nearly three hundred children, with a large staff of assistants. Mr and Mrs Taylor enter upon their duties at Flint at the end of February. THE LATE MRS HUNTLEY OF NTGHFIELD.—On Sunday evening the rector, the Rev. E. Jenkins made some feeling references to the death of this highly esteemed and deeply lamented lady. After alluding to the death of Miss Jones of Castle street, who had been buried the previous week, the rector concluded an ad- mirable address in the following words, and I am sure with regard to another death, the wife of one of the partners of the principal industries of the town, that I shall be only too accurately interpreting your feelings, when I say that our sympathies are deeply moved towards the bereaved husband and the bereaved daughter in their affliction. I had the privilege in a former parish of a close acquaint- ance with the departed lady, and every one, who was brought within the circle of her acquaint- ance, bore willing testimony to her kindness of disposition, her affability of manners and the readiness with which she entered into any work of benevolence, having for its object the tem- poral welfare of her n poorer neighbours. I cannot forget the zeal with which she entered into the movement of providing our New Church at Pentre some six years ago. Though not strictly a parishioner, yet associated as her family was with the prosperity of this town, I felt it to be my duty—and if I mistake not, your wishes concur with mine, to make these remarks.—I felt that the occasion required that as a congre- gation we should pay this tribute of respect to one who is now no more." HOLT AND FARNDON. TELEGRAPH COMMUNICATION.—We are informed from a reliable source that the work of establish- ing telegraph communication between Farndon and Chester will be commenced in April. When completed, it will be a great acquisition to the towns and district on both sides of the Dee. TESTIMONLYL.— The Vicar of Farndon's friends are actively engaged in this labour of love, and have already been very successful. The Duke of Westminster heads the list with £10. THE CHURCH FAIM ESTATE.—We learn that the Duke of Westminster has purchased the Church Farm, the property of the late Mr Powdrell. It is also stated that it will shortly be taken down, and the ground added to the Vicarage, which it adjoins. The Church Farm has, we believe, been in the possession of the Powdrell's family for many generations; indeed, it is said it has been held by them since 1649. This date is cut in one of the old beams that faces the Church road. HOLT ACADEMY.—It affords us pleasure to be able to record that "CYeIl pupils belonging to this Institution have been successful in passing the Christmas Examination of the Royal College of Preceptors. London. Six have been placed in the 2nd division, and one in the 3rd. Three nearly obtained a sufficient number of marks to entitle them to the first division. Each has dis- tinguished himself in some branch or other, and some have made an approximation to the maxi- mum of marks fixed to the subjects. Seven pupils were successful at the Midsummer exami- nation also, making the number in one year 14. The subjects in which they were examined are the following :—Scripture history, English lan- guage, English history, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, French, Latin, drawing. We append the names of the young men :-W. G. Griffiths, Aberavon; E. Owen, Llauberis; E. Griffiths, Waenfawr; W. R. Williams, Talybont; R. J. Jones, Cornish Hall, Holt; J. Jones, Waenfawr and E. J. Davies, Corwcn. HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. PENYFUORDD BOARD SCHOOL.— We beg to call attention to the concert which takes place at the Board School, Penyffordd, on Monday evening. Several distinguished amateurs will assist, and the object to which the proceeds are to be de- voted-in aid of giving the school children a treat, should tend to bring a goodly attend- ance. CAEROWRLE SOCIAL CLI-B.-At a meeting of the committee on Monday night, it was resolved to hold monthly entertainments for the benefit of the club. The Rev. J. Rowland has kindly granted the use of the schoolroom. Members are requested to send in the names of those will- ing to take part on or before the Monday pre- ceding each entertainment. The first will take place on Monday, February 4th. MEMORIAL TO THE SCHOOL BOARD.—A petition is now being signed by the ratepayers on behalf of Mr Wm. Francis, School Board visitor, who at the last meeting of the Board was censured, and commenced his duties on trial for a month. The petition expresses regret at the decision of the Board, and appeals for the sake of his motherless family, and as he himself has lost an arm, to reconsider their decision. It is hoped the memorial will have the desired effect, and that Mr Francis will be permanently appointed to the situation. LECTURE.—Oil Wednesday evening, in the Bridge End school-room, a lecture was delivered by Mr Rawlins, his subject being All about the Turks." The T. Rowlands was chair- man, and in his opening remarks said there was no occasion for introducing the lecturer to them, as he was well known to all of them, and thought he could not have chosen a better subject at this time than the one lie had. Mr Rawlins then de- livered his lecture, which was deeply interesting and amusing. The audience was very large. The Church choir sang three glees during the evening. The Rev. J. Rowlands said he felt much pleased with the lecture, and had looked forward to it with deep interest, for the Turks now engrossed the minds of the people in the whole of Europe. He also referred to several I prophecÏt>s-which he thought were coming to pass—and begged to thank Mr Rawlins for his lecture.
I VOLUNTEER PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.
VOLUNTEER PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. On Tuesday evening, an interesting ceremony took place in the National Schoolroom, Bridge End, the distribution of prizes by Colonel Cooke to the competitors of the titli Flintshire Rifle Volunteers, who had been successful at the Prize Meeting of 1877. Amongst the company present we noticed General Fairchild, the American Consul at Liverpool, Colonel Cooke, Captain Frosty Captain Wilson, the 1st F.K.E., Mr Meadows Frost, Lieut. Bateman, Rev. J. Rowland, Mr A. E. Troughton, &c. &c. -Captain Frost in opening the proceedings remarked that this was the first prize distribu- tion for the lith F. R. V. He went on to speak of the vicissitudes the company had gone through from its commencement up to the present time, and showed that when other companies had declined under far more favourable circum- stances, the 6th Flintshire was alive and flourishing, and hel trusted would yet make: further progress. It reflected the greatest credit upon those who had been the means of preserving it through all its difficulties. (onspicuously I among these was Quarter Master Sergeant, ?ierc This was the first occasion on which I their worthy Colonel has been amongst them. I it was very kintl of him to attend on this occas- ion to distribute the prizes, and he trusted It would not be the last, and that one day he could look upon the 6th Flintshire as equai to any in the battalion. He had pleasure in saying the first prize would he presented to Private J. Jones, the day he won it being the anniversary of his 21st birthday, and he hoped it was to him a good omen of the future. Colonel Cooke said he had great pleasure in coming, at the request of their captain, to dis- tribute their several awards, and he took this opportunity of congratulating the company for i -s perseverance under most nnfanmrable cir- cumstances, and Jor the efficiency it has now ar. rived at. Competent officers were now ap- pointed, and there was every prospect of it be- coming a good corps, and able to compete with any other company. He did not want any to be superior, but that all should be good in the bat- talion. He earnestly pressed upon them the necessity of discipline. It was the first thing they should learn. He wa-s glad to see there we.ie two prizes for good attendance at drills it was even of more importance than good shoot ing. (Applause.) The Rev. J. Rowland delivered an earnest address, and hoped they would never know the horror of war. He related an amusing tale of the French laying down their arms to a few Welsh women in scarlet cloaks and tall hats, not a century ago, in a small village in Pem- brokeshire, remarking if an enemy succumbed so easily to a few Welsh volunteer women, it was more likely to give way to stalwart volunteer men. He considered the volunteer movement a right one, and wished it every success. (Ap- plause.) Mr Meadows Frost congratulated the com- pany upon having two young officers like them- selves. He had been requested by Mrs Frost to say she would give a prize to be shot for at their next meeting, and would present it herself to the successful competitor. He had great plea- sure of introducing to them a distinguished visitor in the person of General Fairchild, the American Consul, who would address them. General Fairchild, who, upon rising, was re- ceived with cheers, gave a little of his experience in the Civil War of America, describing most graphically the hardships the soldiers endured,' and to what perfection discipline and drill brought the inexperienced and ignorant. Men were taken from their homes who had never handled a gun or had a day's training, and yet in a few weeks were well disciplined soldiers, fighting for what they thought was right. As a previous speaker had said, he hoped they would never know the dreadful horror of war. (Ap- plause.) Lieutenant Bateman, on behalf of the corps, begged to propose a vote of thanks to the donors of the different prizes, among whom he would mention Mr M. Frost, Miss Wilson Jones, and Captain Jones. The vote was heartily re- sponded to, and loud and ringing cheers were given for Colonel Cooke, Captain Frost, Lieu- tenant Bateman, and the visitors. Colonel Cooke called for three cheers for their dis- tinguished visitor and his countrymen, and General Fairchild then commanded the audience to become Americans for a few moments, and to give three rattling cheers for old England, which were justly given as only Englishmen can. The corps then adjourned to the Glynne Arms, where ample refreshments had been pro- vi(led by the officers. A pleasant evening was spent, which was enlivened by songs, &e. Mr Hopwood, as honorary member, occupied the chair, and intimated his intention of offering two valuable prizes for competition during the pre- sent year. HOLYWELL. THE VOLUNTEERS attended divine service at the Parish Church on Sunday, in full dress, in command of Capt. E. J. Davies and Lieut. J. Lloyd Price. THE HOLYWELL AND LIVERPOOL STEAM PACKET COM CANY came to an end at a meeting of the shareholders on Wednesday, when the liquidators submitted their accounts and were discharged. THE REV. E. HElmER EVAXS delivered his powerful lecture on Oliver Cromwell," in the Welsh Congregational Chapel, on Monday. There was a large attendance, Mr T. Luther Jones presiding. THE LATE MR JAMES LAXSI.F.Y, of the Cross Keys, was highly respected, this being shown by the very large attendance at the funeral, which took place at Ysceifiog, on Tuesday. Mr Lan- sley being the treasurer of the Holywell district of Oddfellows, and also treasurer of the St. Winefred Lodge, the Oddfellows assembled in large number. and included the district officers and members of the Holywell, Mostyn, Bagillt, Flint, Llanasa, Bodfari, Penbedw, and Isle-of- Man Lodges. The Rector of Y sceitiog performed the funeral service, and before the vault was closed, each Oddfellow placed a sprig of thyme upon the coffin, and a beautiful wreath of int- iilortcllcs was also deposited in the vault. COUNTY COIIIT.-Tliere were no important cases at the monthly court on Monday. Mr Vickers, Halkvn, sued Mr Thomas Williams, Ruthin, for t3 10s. value of saddle and bridle, which he had lent defendant when he Sold him a horse. Defendant did not appear, but sent a letter to say he had returned the articles, and his Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for the amount, to be reduced to a shilling if the things were returned. His Honour gave judgment in the equity suit of Morris Jones, CorNen, ag-ainst Thomas D¿wk- Greenfield, which was a dispute in reference to a partnership alleged to exist in the working of Henblas Farm. After recapitu- lating the facts of the case, his Honour said that a partnership did exist, and ordered an account to be taken of the partnership effects, the ques- tion of costs being reserved. In the Rhewl Fawr case—Reuben Hughes against Robert Jones, in regard to the marriage settlement made between defendant and his late wife, Mr Louis applied for directions to the registrar to proceed with the accounts in this action, and also as to the plaintiff's costs in the suit. As the fund was one affected by trusts, he apprehended that the plaintiff was entitled to his costs out of the funds. His Honour assented to this course. POLICE BUSINESS.—On Saturday, before Messrs Sankey and Henry, John Jones, Tyisa, Caerwys, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Whitford-street on the previous evening; and William Williams, of the same place, was also charged with assaulting and resisting the police. Jones was fired 10s and costs, and Williams 20s and costs.—On Monday, before Mr Sankey and the Rev. T. Z. Davies, John Cooper was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was fined 20s and costs.—Robert Hughes, of Brymbo, was charged with disorderly conduct in the workhouse, and committing wilful damage there. The prisoner was admitted to the house on the 17th inst., and placed in a ward occupied by the im- beciles. On the morning, he broke a pane of glass in the window, and on Saturday, whilst the attention of the person in charge of the ward was diverted from him, he broke four squares of glass with the tin in which his food was given him. The medical officer of the workhouse (Dr. H. Ll. Davies) gave it as his opinion, after having ex- amined the prisoner, that he was merely feigning lunacy, and that lie was perfectly able to control his own actions. It was proved that the prisoner had recently been committed to gaol for a month for vagrancy at Prestatyn, and their worships sentenced him to a month's imprisonment.- Hugh Jones, a groom, was charged with stealing 241bs of fat from the slaughterhouse of Mr James Denton, who said that prisoner was employed by him. On Saturday witness was from home, and on his return, from information conveyed to him, he spoke to the prisoner, and afterwards gave in- formation to the police. Mr J. T. Eachus, tallow chandler, said a man named William and Edwards brought some fat into his shop, It's on being asked whose it was, he replied It's Hugh's." Prisoner afterwards entered the shop, and witness asked whether the fat was not Mr Denton's property, and prisoner replied "No, it's mine." Suspecting that lie had not come honestly by the fat, he told the prisoner to call again, and informed Mr Denton.—William Edwards said he was in the Swan Inn on Saturday when the pri- soner came in and asked him to carry some fat down to Mr Eachus' shop and lie would give him a glass of beer for his trouble.—Prisoner elected to be dealt with summarily, and said he was in drink when he took the fat.—He was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment with hard labour. THE CHARGE OE PERSONATION AT THE WHIT- FORD SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—The case of the Queen v. The Justices of Flintshire, which might be said to involve the liberty of the sub- ject, for it involved the legality of an order of magistrates for the committal of the appellant to prison for two months on a conviction for per- sonation of a vote, came before the Queen's Bench Division on Tuesday. The voting was at a poll of the inhabitants of Whitford, to consider as tothe expediency of applyingtotheEducation De- partment of the Council to enforce the element- ary Education Act. The Act of 1870 (33 and 34 Vic., cap. 75, sec. 90) imposes a penalty on any person who knowingly personates and falsely assumes to vote in the name of any person en- titled to vote in any election nnder the act;" but then, by the amendment act of 1873 (the 3G and 37 act, cap. 86, see, 28), "the principal act is hereby repealed to the extent specified in the third column of the fourth schedule to this act (i.e., as there specified, the section 90 from, knowingly personate' to voting in such elec- tion, or provided that any order of the de- partment made under any enactment hereby re- pealed shall continue in force, as if it had been made under this act." The Education Department (not, however, under section !JO or any other enactment repealed) had made an order that the penal provisions of the ballot act should apply to votes in preliminary meetings. Under this order the applicant had been prosecuted and convicted before the Magistrates of Flintshire for personat- ing his father at the voting at the meeting in question, the son and the father being of the same name and living in the same l" and the j s:tll1e Iame am J\lng- lU t 18 ame }OJse, and th son being rated as the occupant. Nevertheless the magistrates had convicted the son for per- sonating his father at the meeting, and had made an order for committing him to prison for two months. Mr Fullarton, on his behalf, instructed j by Mr Cartwright of Chester, now moved for a certiorari to bring the conviction before the court for the purpose of quashing it, as made without jurisdiction or legal authority, and also for an order suspending all proceedings under the con- viction. The learned Counsel, referring to the repealing section in the amending act, urged that the Council had no power to make such an order. The Lord Chief Justice observed that certainly the effect of this section, with its reference to "schedule setting forth the names of section re- pealed," was quite bewildering but on the more careful examination of the section it did not ap- pear that there was power to make such an or- der, and accordingly a rule nisi for the <rrtiorari and to suspend proceedings was granted. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, FRIDAY WEEK, present J. Scott Bankes, Esq. (in the chtir) i W. B. Buddicom, Esq., Rev. T. Z. Davies] Rev. W. Evans, and John Henry. Esq.; Holy- well-Messrs Leigh Howell, and David Owen; Ysceifiog—Mr John Williams Flint—Messrs John Davies, and Edward Williams; Northop Messrs T. Webster, and J. Renev Caerwys- Mr J. S. Williams Ci IcenNlrJ,)hn Lloyd; Llanasa—Mr John Dawson. Repm-ts, &c.-Niimber of inmates last Board- day, 220; since admitted, 21; discharged, 13; 11 birth and 3 deaths; present number, 226. 81 vagrants had been relieved. Cheques were drawn in payment of the quarterly school bills, and the following sums were granted for the relief of the out-door poor Mr Joseph Griffiths, Mold, £155; Mr Thomas Roberts, Holywell, £ 145; Mr J. F. Hooson, Whitford, £110. The Education of collicrs'children.—An applica- tion was made for the allowance of school fees for the children of a collier. The man appeared before the Board, and said he was unable to send his children to school because he could not afford it. He was a coal cutter, but only earned on an average 14s weekly, and he frequently had to send his wife to gather cockles in order to get money to buy food for his family.—The applica- tion was refused as the man's statement was not credited. The Assistant Pm-ter.—The Clerk produced a document from the Local Government Board, desiring that a number of queries should be answered as soon as the new assistant porter was elected,—Mr J. S. Williams reviewed the action of the last Board in respect to the present officer, believing the action taken to have been hasty, and proposing that the officer should be called before the Board to state his case.—Several guardians, however, spoke strongly in vindication of the action taken at the previous Board, and ultimately Mr Williams consented to withdraw his proposition. Stimulants.—Mr Owen moved that a return be prepared of the amount spent by the Union in providing intoxicating drinks as stimulants for the in-door papers during the past year.—Mr Reney seconded the motion, which was carried with an addenda suggested by Mr Dawson, that the return should also show how the stimulants were administered and by whose orders. Additional Ptty Stations.—Mr Murray Browne, Poor Law Inspector, said he was desired by the Rev. T. Z. Davies to bring this matter forward. It occurred to him that two additional pay stations were needed, one at Buckley and another at Mostyn. Ffynnongroew and Greenfield had also been mentioned to him as places where there should also be a pay station. All the Buckley people attended at Mold to receive their relief, and he had attended the pay station on two occasions, and the poor people were pushing Ii and elbowing each other to get up to the door. The result of this was that a number of paupers sent their cards by other parties, and did not at- tend the pay stations themselves. On the pre- vious Saturday, as he stood by the side of the re- lieving officer, he noticed one boy bring about six tickets, and he asked him Well, my boy, what are you going to receive for this ?" and he answered threeha'penee." Now, he may be said to be a hard man, but if they were going to.! give out-relief, let the poor people have the full I amount, without having to pay anything for; fetching it. At Mostyn again the poor had to walk two miles up to the village of Whitford every week to receive their pay. He was told that there were 139 poor persons paid in Whit- ford, and of that number 50 or 60 came from Mostyn.—The relieving officer of Mold district explained that the six tickets brought by the boy to the pay station were for infirm old people who would be unable to attend to receive their pay if the station were within a hundred yards of their j homes.—The Rev. W. Evans moved that the matter be referred to a committee to discuss and report upon the arrangement of the pay stations. The relieving officer for the Whitford district promised to arrange so as to pay the poor at Mostyn regularly. Petitioll.-A circular was received desiring the Board to forward a petition to Parliament in favour of the Bill for legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister.—Mr J. S. Williams moved and Mr Howell seconded the adoption of the pe- titioh.—Mr Dawson moved that the petition should lie on the table for six months," and the matter dropped. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE, FRIDAY. Present-Rev. T. Z. Davies, Rev. W. Evans, W. B. Buddieom and John Henry, Esqrs., and Messrs L. Howell, J. S. Williams and J. Lloyd. The report of the Attendance Officer stated he had during the past fortnight, visited the parishes of Nerquis and Cilcen. In Nerquis he found the attendances to be good, and they had improved since his last visit. In Cilcen, he found many of the children attending very irregularly, and some not at all. He had served their parents with warning notices.—The question of fixing the time to be allowed for the purposes of husbandry was discussed, and it was decided that each parish should fix upon the time most suited to the locality, and that printed forms with blank spaces for inserting the names of the parishes and the dates, be printed and supplied to each parish. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY, FRID--Il- '-Pre- sent J. Scott Bankes, Esq., in the chair, W. B. Buddieom, Esq., Richard Sankey, Esq., Rev. W. Evans, John Henry, Esq., Mr Leigh Howell. —It was resolved that the offer of Mr Bankes to let the Authority have his land at Northop for the drainage outfall be accepted, at kG an acre, the Authority to do all the necessary work.—The Clerk was next desired to write to the Local Government Board and state that the River Dee Commissioners and Chester Town Council still are opposed to the drainage of Bagillt and Con- nah's Quay into the Dee.—A letter was read from Mr Kelly respecting the outfall of the pro- posed drainage works at Buckley, stating that since the offer was made to lease Mr Lyton's land for that purpose, it was explained that the drainage would merely consist of slop water only, and that the land in question would not be as it was contemplated; improved thereby. A dis- cussion followed, and it was unanimously resolved that owing to the large expenditure that the carry- ing out of the work would involve, and the rate- able value and area of the proposed district being so small, and that a lease of the outfall site could only be obtained for 21 years, the Clerk be directed to inform the Local Goverment Board that they did not feel justified in carrying out the project. The Clerk was also directed to write to Mr Kelly and to request that the matter referred to in his letter should stand over a while. The draft agreement prepared by Messrs Boydell, Taylor, and Fluitt, for the transfer of the Dee Bank Well at Bagillt, to the Authority was agreed to, and orders were given that the works should be proce iad with at once and a pump erected. A letter was read from Mr Thomas, junr., stating that as soon as his father recovered from his illness the Caerwys Waterworks question should be attended to. LLANGOLLEN. THEBAPTIST COLLEGE.—Mr Jones, of Talysarn, has just presented each of the students of the above college with 18 volumes of sermons by his late eminent father, the Rev. John Jones. LITERARY MEETING.—On Tuesday evening a literary meeting, under the presidency of the Rev. John Morris, and having special relation to the Sunday School at Glanrafon, was held in the Independent Chapel, when prizes were given for essay writing, choral singing, recitations, reading, impromptu addresses, spelling, &c., the adjudicators being—music, Messrs James Clarke and Henry Hughes. Other subjects. Rev. J. H. Hughes, Cefn, Joseph, Ruabon, Hugh Jones," andjMessrs Richard Griffith, G. Roberts, and D. Jones, Trevor. The chapel was crowded, and the proceedings throughout were very amusing, interesting, andiiistruc- tive. CHARGE OF STEALING ROSE TREES. On Thursday week Robert Wynn, gardener, Chirk, was brought before Mr G. Ll. Dickin charged with stealing a quantity of rose trees from Cefn- y-Wern, the property of Mr R. M. Biddulph, Mr Somerville, agent, prosecuted. Evidence was given that prisoner had been in the garden, and had damaged a number of rose trees, besides takingseveral away, whichhad been subsequently found in his own garden. Prisoner was alleged to be drunk at the time, and the magistrate being satisfied that there was no criminal intention, I fined him 30s and the value of the trees 15s which was paid forthwith. PRESENTATION OF TESTIMONIAL.—On Friday week..t tea meeting took place in the Templar Hall. In the evening a meeting was held when the room was literally crammed. The chair was taken by Mr Henry Hughes, Baptist College, who opened the meeting with an excellent address upon temperance, at the close of which it was an- nounced that the principal object for which they had met that evening was to present a testimonial subscribed by the Myfamvy Lodge of Good Templars to the Rev. John Morris, Independent Minister, as a token of their appreciation for his labours in the course of Temperance during his five years residence in Llangollen. Addresses were given by Messrs Thomas Edwards, Dr. Lewis, Messrs H. Roberts, Joseph Clarke, John Davies, &c., the speeches being interspersed with pieces of music capitally rendered by Miss Williami, Hafod-y-Maidd, Messrs Boast, Wm. Williams, Robert Davies and a glee party con- ducted by Mr Levi Roberts. The gifts which were handed over to Mr Morris by Mrs Davies, Ty-coch, and Miss Hughes, Hill Street, consisted of a handsome and valuable writing desk, con- taining a suitable inscription, and also a beauti- ful gold pencil case. Thepresentationwasacknow- ledged by Mr Morris in an elegant and ap- propriate speech, and the proceedings which were very interesting throughout were brought to a close about half past nine. We understand that Mr Morris has resigned his pastorate of the Con- gregational Church in this town, and is about to leave for a more extended sphere of duty in South Wales. DISESTABLISHMENT MEETING.—On Wednes- day night, at the Baptist Chapel, a meeting in furtherance of this question was held, when the I Rev. John Morris took the chair. Mr Fisher, deputation from tne Liberation Society, dwelt upon various aspects of the question. Alluding to the general charge brought against the advo- cates of disestablishment that they were the enemies of the church, the speaker contended that such was not the case. Disestablishment would not depriv the Church of anything which i was really essential to its welfare. The paro- chial system, the liturgy, and the prestige at- tached to the clergy of the establishment would remain as they were. On the other hand, it would confer innumerable benefits upon the Church which it did not now possess. It would secure for the clergy the right of governing and ruling their own church, instead of delegating that power to the House of Commons, which, as at present constituted, was composed of Jews, Homan Catholics, and many who possessed no creed at all. It would also confer upon the minister ot the church the power to suppress those abuses which existed in it, and whfch every right minded man so deeply deplores, such as the sale of Livings, the spread of Ritualism. It will give them power ta appoint their own bishops, and substitute promotion by merit for promotion by purchase or favour. It will give a wider scope to its ministers to fratern- ize together. Besides being a blessing to tha Church itself it will also confer a blessing upon the nation, by putting and end to a great deal of social strife which now existed in consequence of the undue favours grained to the Establishment to the exclusion of all other christian bodies. Disestablishment would also place atthedisjxwal Parliament a large amount of valuable property, calculated to be about six millions a year, which he (the speaker) would suggest should be devoted to the education of the country. The Rev. H. C. Williams, Corwen, then addressee the meeting in Welsh. OSWESTRY. THE REV. H. W. WIMBLE, second ma>f. r of Oswestry Grammar School, has been elected to the headmastership of North Walsham Grammar School, Norfolk. THE ART CLASS, under Mr Ellison's direction, has met again at the Institute, for the closing term before the Government examinatiolI, [It which certificates and prizes can be obtained. Great success has hitherto attended the. da-s, and there are only-vacancies, we believe, f, ir,, few additional students. WEEKLY CATXLE FAIR.—The supply of cattle, calves, sheep, and pigs was about an average for this time of year. Messrs Pugh, Stokes, and Owen sold 57 cattle and calves, and 178 sheep and pigs Mr S. Bickerton sold ti cattle and calves, and 148 sheep and pigs; Messrs T. and W. Whitfield sold 42 cattle and calves, and 325 -lieep and pigs; and Mr J. C. McKie sold 25 cattle ,i t!fi calves, and 122 sheep and pigs. PRESENTATION.—On Saturday, Mr Gaffe, or- ganist of the Parish Church, was presented, on hiti return home, by the clergy, churchwardens, and choir, with a beautiful ebonized and Am- boyna inlaid Davenport writing desk, folded top in leather, with drawers at side, and In" gallery on top. The interior is fitted with drawers, and lined with satin wood. The jjifts also included an expensive copy of "HywlJS Ancient and Modern," for the organ, bound in morroco, gilt edges, with a suitable inscripti'-i.. COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—Mr F. G. Buller Sv-ie, treasurer, begs to acknowledge the follow big donationsChirk offertory, t.1 .5s 6d; E. Jones, Porthywaen, Id collection card, 5-, (:.? Boot Inn, Whittington, ditto, os 6d Butchers' Arms, Oswestry, ditto, 2s 4d; Cross Gims, Pant, ditto, 14s 5d the Plough Inn, ditto, Vs 3d; Post Office, St. Martins, ditto, lis 6d Mi-s Savin, of Porthywaen, collection box, £ 2 10s id; Mr G. S. Evans, ditto, Is 6d Sergeant George Gough and police officers of Oswestry division, £138. A HORSE BREAKER IN PROCELE.—Richaiv Hughes, horse breaker, was brought up on Thursday week, before the Mayor and Mr George Owen, charged with having been drunk whilst in charge of a horse on the preceding day. He was fined L-'1 and costs, or in default twenty- one days' hard labour. The money was paid by the prisoner's employer, Mr Hope, of March- wiel. There was a similar charge against the prisoner which had not been proceeded with at the time as he absconded, but for which he wa- now sentenced to twenty-one ment, with hard labour. WESLEYAN TEA MEETING.—The annual tea meeting of the English Wesleyan Chapel was held on Monday. The tea was of an excellent description, and was provided by the following friends, free of cost --Ilrs Tomkies, iirs Cattle, Mrs F. Evans, Mrs E. Evans, Mrs E. Thomas, Mrs T. Jones, Mrs Armistead, Mrs Ellis, Mrs J. Davies, Mrs Tanner, and Mr John Thomas. In the evening a public meeting was held in the chapel. Mr H. Cattle pre- sided, and addresses were given by the Rev. J. A Whitchurch, on The Sphere of the Christian Life," the Rev. W. Potts, of New- town, on Christian Work," and the Rev. W. Powell, of Llanfyllin, on Sacred Song in its Relation to the Church of the Saints." The usual votes of thanks were accorded at the close, proposed by Mr Francis Evans, Careg Llwyd, circuit steward, and seconded by the Rev. W. M. Armistead, to all who had contributed to the success of what may be said to be the most successful tea meeting held in connection with this place of worship. MR CCZXER'i\ BENEFIT CONCERT.—This con- cert was given at the Victoria Assembly Rooms, on Friday evening, and was well attended. The performers comprised Mr Cuzner and his sons and daughters to the number of seven or eight. The soloists were Miss Alice E. Cuzner, Miss Constance A. Cuzner, Master W. E. Cuzner, Mr H. Cuzner, and Mr Cuzner himself. The pro- gramme was carefully selected, and rigidly ad- hered to throughout. MisS Alice E. Cuzner secured a hearty and well-merited encore for her excellent singing of Sullivan's song, "The little maid of Arcadee," and richly earned the enthusiastic applause with which it was receiv-jd, and she very judiciously responded with a re- petition of the song, and Miss Constance A. Cuzner adopted the same course in Maniot's song Thy face," which was also warmly en- cored. Among the concerted pieces Pear.salFs madrigal "Who shall win my lady fair," with its merry burden, sung by the whole strength of the party, and The gipsies' laughing trio" (Ulover), cleverly performed by Miss Clizner, Miss A. E. Cuzner, and Mr Cuzner, secured lively encores, and were partially repeated. Mr H. Cuzners singing of "0 ruddier than the cherry," was clever and effective, and Mr Cnz- ner himself fully sustained his reputation. Al- together the concert was extremely enjoyable and successful. CONFERENCE Of SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS.— The office-bearers and teachers of Christ Church Congregational Sunday School having invited their fellow-workers of the different Noncon- formist Sunday Schools in the town to tea, a large number, from almost all the schools in the town met in Christ Church Schoolroom on Fri- day evening week. After tea and devotional exer- cises, a friendly conference took place on Sun- day school work, and the consideration of any methods by which such work might be made more fruitful of good in the town and neighbour- hood. The Rev. T. Gasquoine presided, and Mr T. Minshall, the Rev. E. D. Wilks, Mr S. Barriball, Mr W. W. Coulson, Mr Morgan, and Mr Conacher took part. At the close, the Rev. E. D. Wilks moved that the thanks of the guests be presented to the friends at Christ Church for their hospitality, which was seconded by Mr H. O. Edwards, and heartily carried. A strong desire was expressed by several speakers that a second meeting of a somewhat similar character, should be held be- fore long, and a committee, to consist of the minister, superintendent, and one delegate from each of the Sunday Schools concerned, was ap- pointed to make the necessary arrangements. The meeting, which was a most pleasant and en- couraging one, was concluded with singing and prayer. TREFOXEX CHURCH CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening an amateur concert was given in the Victoria Rooms, ill aid of the debt still remaining on the chancel and newschool-house atTrefonen. The orchestra was decorated with a number of greenhouse plants, kindly lent by Mr T. P. Parry, Plasffynnon. The ladies and gentlemen who gave their services were the Hon Mrs Stapleton Cotton, Miss Dora Hope, Mr Cobley, Rev W. H. Wimble, Mr George Gaffe, Mr Charles Bayley, Mr Winniatt Smith, Mr Climer, and Mr Fall. Mr Gaffe opened the con- cert with Flowtow's overture to "Martha," and was followed by the Rev. W. H. Wimble singing" I fe.u' no foe," which lie sung with great taste, and in excellent voice. The Hon. Mrs Cotton was highly applauded in singing True hearts," which she accomplished admira- bly. Mr Cuzner sang The vagabond so well that the audience would not allow him to leave without an encore, when he gave Friend of the brave," with renewed applause. Glover's duet, O'er the hill," w as charmingly sung by the Hon. Mrs Cotton and Miss Dora Hope. Mr Cobley, who was labouring under a cold, but who is always a popular favourite, sang Sullivan's song, Sweethearts, in his usually good style, ind with admirable expression. Miss Dora Hope ,ang Lover's song, "What will you do, love," in her best style, and being encored, sang Trust her not," in a manner that won for her enthusias- tic applause. Mr Fall brought the first part to a conclusion by singing "A friar of orders grey." During the interval the Trefonen brass band played several airs. Mr Gaffe opened the second part with Offenbach's overture to the Grand Duchess in admirable style. One of the greatest treats of the evening was the violin solo by Mr Winniatt Smith, The last rose of summer," the Hon. Mrs Cotton accompanying on the pianoforte. It was a most finished piece of instrumentation, and was rapturously ap- plauded, the piece being repeated. The remain- ing songs, for which we have no room to com- ment, were—" Apart," by the Hon. Mrs. Cotton; "When the heart is Young" and "The felling of the trees," by Miss 1Iora Hope; "N ancy Lee," by the Rev. H. Wimble with two comic songs by Mr Charles Bayley, the whole being rapturously encored. God save the Queen," played by the Trefonen brass band, brought the concert to a termination. INCORPORATION.—At the usual fortnightly meeting, on Monday, the chief subject discussed was in reference to an application made by Mr Broughton, medical officer for the Ruyton dis- trict, for a superannuation allowance, he having served the Board for forty-two years.—The Chair- man thought that the Board, when the applica- bion came before them on a former occasion, had rejected it, through a iiii.,uil(lei-.sttjiiiiyj. --Nli, Somerville said they would be establishing a dan- gerous precedent, and Mr Richards added that when the medical officers were appointed, there was no expectation of a superannuation allow- ance.— Ihe Clerk said he himself was at present ineligible for a superannuation allowance, but he hoped to live to see the day when he should be eligible, and supposing that at some future time he asked them to grant him a superannuation allowance, assuming that he was entitled to it in consideration of his services to the Incorporation, and was refused, he should certainly feel it keenly. Unfortunately for Air Broughton and himself, and the other officers, they had to deal with an entirely new Board, many of the mem- bers of which were comparative strangers to them and knew nothing of the circumstances in which they came before them, or of what was done when their predecessors were in ofHce. Public officers generally were not as a rule paid salaries sufficiently large to enable them to make provi- sion for old age. Government officers—even down to tile poorest letter carrier -had a right to demand superannuation after twenty years ser- vice, and the officers of Boards of Tiiardians and similar authorities had duties to perform which were certainly as onerous as those of any Govern- i ment officials.—Mr Jackson Salter and Mr Humphreys spoke gainst the application being granted.—Mr Dansey, Local Government hoard Inspector, said in a, great many instances super- animation allowances had been granted to I)Ieiii cal officers. This case had been represented to the Local Government Board, and as far as they were aware of the facts they could not help con- sidering that it was a deserving ease, if the princi- ple were at all conceded. The principle of super- annuation appeared to have been adopted by the passing of the Act -f Parliament, and as that wa the case the Local Government Board hoped they might be induced, after careful considera- tion, to l'everse the decision they came to last year upon the subject. After some further con- versation, the Chairman proposed that the reso- lution of 2nd of Octoiler, 1876, whereby Mr Breughton's application for a superannuation allowance was rejected, be rescinded.—Mr Thos. Lloytl seconded the motion, but, on a show .)i hands, it was lost by seven votes to two.-A meeting of the School Attendance Committee was afterwards held, at which the Attendance Officer reported that he was proceeding with the census, and had completed the parishes of St. Martins and Chirk. ROSSETT. 'l'nll'EItANCE MEETING.—A temperance meet- ing was held in the new Presbyterian Chapel, Rossett, on Monday. About 200 persons attended. The Rev. John Meredith presided and delivered an opening address. Mr W. H. Darby was the first speaker. He deab with the physical and economical advantages of total abstinence, contending that while he and many others had thought they were making a sacrifice when they became abstainers, they had long since found that they had materially and largely bene- fittt,d themselves in their own health and pockets. —Mr Elleby, of Canada, was the next speaker. The relation of his experiences in the Civil Ser- vice of the Dominion was very interesting. For months he had been out in the snow with a party of men surveying new ground and with no cover- ing, even at night, save the buffalo rugs in which they wrapped themselves. So long as they ab- stained from intoxicating liquors they did not suffer from the cold, which was very much more intense than is ever known in this country, but on one occasion when whiskey was introduced contrary to his order., three of the men were ¡ frost-bitten, one being obliged to have his two legs amputated, another losing some of his fingers and a third some of his toes. He also referred to the work of the local option prohibitory laws, which had been of great benefit in some parts of Canada, and which had been mainly secured through the work of the Good Templars.—Mr Beakbane spoke next on the necessity for (iliristiaiis, and particularly Christian ministers, tin-owing in their lot with the total abstainers. I He also strongly advocated the more stringent enforcement of the existing laws.—Mr Tilston appealed to those present to make up their minds without further delay and unite themselves with the teetotalers to counteract the evil influences of the public-house.—During the meeting .several songs from Sankey's collection were sung, Miss Rogers accompanying on the harmonium. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the chair- I man and the trustees of the chapel. Five persons signed the pledge. I RUABON. THE WORKING INSTITTTE.—The sum handed over to the treasurer after paving the expenses of the last entertainment at Wymistay i.,i t. 12 Is. THE REPORT in the Osiccstrn Ado vtr.cr of last week that the Rev. R. Llugwy Owen had seceded to the Church of England is said, in the present week's issue of that paper, to he utterly incorrect. A RO^II ROBBERY.—Mr Laycock, Park Side, was the victim of a robbery of a number of valuable rose trees, on Monday evening. Evidently the thieves from the manner they pulled them up had an eye to their \alue. The police are already on their track and ii is to be hoped salt may be put upon their tails. JI VHNILE CONCEHT AT PENYCAE.— On Monday evening a juvenile concert was held at the Na- tional Schoolroom, in aid of the fund for building i a new class room. The chair was taken by Mr George Thomson, Penybryn Hall. Notwith- .standing the roughness of the weather, the nt- tendance was very fair. The programme, which was as follows, was gone through by the National school children, who had been trained by t?1 i rI master, Mr Davies: Opening hymn Address Chairman School song Star of Peace" Choir School song Catch the sunshine" Choir School Tiie rose"Choir Fonr part solig. The tla 1m of day" telect Choir School song.The valley of Cashmere" Choir Uound (4 voices). .May (iod bless" select Choir School song and chorus. The I'nion Jack" choir intuit soiir Dear little Hullin" .Sophia Jon. s anil Nliii-y Evans School song Si)ng of the Crass" Chrir Song and chorus. The vacant chair" .«». Morrison Pitrt SOUS :ï:,rht" Choir ?ch')«l song "The old black cat choir Intent sons Three mice" Infant Choir School song (whi.tliii, TI?ie .fanner Koy" Choir Son?und choru" Three little pigs"Willie Ph:]Iip? Four part song Katy Dill" Choir School sons The spider and the fly" Chuir I Sonjj, and etioriis Some folks" Choir Four part song See our oars" < Duct, Flow oil thuu shining rivtr" Willie Williams and Wm. Phillips Round (3 voices). Three Mind mice" .Select Choir Four part song The sleigh ride" Choir Hymn Choir I '.II: ;;i;ií'< :I(JII: To say that the children acquitted themselves in a creditable manner and that the audience was pleased with the rendering of the different pieces by the juvenile singers, would but inadequately express the credit due to Mr Davies, their master. It is only fair that merit should be given where it is honestly deserved. It i-i not common in this part of the country—if indeed anywhere—to have the whole programme of a concert devoted to the performance of school children, and it is by no meaniS an easy task to ensure success in the undertaking but we can sincerely say that the audience on Monday evening, at Penycae, w-i~ delighted with the performance of the children, which lasted an hour and a half, and encores be- came so numerous that the chairman was com- pelled from pure sympathy to the children to announce that he was very sorry he could not allow them to sing the remaining pieces a second time. The enunciation of the word*, the lights and shades of the music, and the perfect com- mand which Mr Davies had over his juvenile choir when conducting, reflected great credit upon their trainer, and we are sure everybody echoed I the wish that was expressed by the chairman at the close, viz., that that would not be the last concert held by the .-ohool children at Penycae. A vote of thanks to Mr Thomson for his kindness endpresiding brought the plea-ant concert to an end. RUTHIN. RECOGNITION.—On Wednesday week. a meet- ing was held at Llanfair Baptist Chapel, to recognise Mr David Jones, Meithyr, as pastor of the church. The Rev. W. T. Davies, of Paiuly, asked the usual questions, which were satisfactorily replied to by the young minister. The Rev. 1. James, of Ibit.'iin. offered a special prayer, and a sermon wa> delived by the Rev. H. C. Williams, of Corwen, "The theme of the Christian ministry." The services were through- out very impressive. CONCERT.—A concert in aid uf the funds of the National Schools took place at the Assembly Rooms, on Friday week, when the following programme was given to a large and appreciative audience Glee. Let the hills resound" Glee and Madrigal Society Pianoforte solo. Bells of Aberdol"ey" Miss Bancroft Song. The Englishman" Mr Partington, juii. Song "Angles ever bright and fair" Miss Maggie Jones Duet Flow gentle I)eva Messrs Powell and Watkins Song sliiiiil)ei- sojig*l .Nla.,iter Fowles Glee The Vale" Glee and Madrigal Society Song "Come to the garden, Maud" Mr ,r. M. Powell Song Xaney bee"Mr K. C. Watkms Glee Far away" Glee and Madrigal Societv Son, Could I live my days over again" Eos Maldwyn Glee 0 hush thee, my babie" .Glee and Madrigal Societv Pianoforte solo Zaiiipt* Miss Bancroft ."on I love the merry sunshine" t) Master Jones Duet "The singing lesson-' ..Rev. W. Morton and Master Fowles Song. "The Ray of Biscay"Mr F. C. Watkins Glee 0 who will ()'er the Tl,)NNiis Glee and Madrigal Society Song O bid your faithful Ariel fly". Miss Maggie Jon Quartette (male voices) .Tessrs Powell. Partington, Watkins, ami Morton onj! Tom Bowling" .Mr,I. M. Poweli Duet We eome from fairy Bowers" Masters Fowles anil Jones Glee. Sleep while the soft evening breezes" tilee ami Madrigal Society Finale God Save the Queen" Miss Maggie Jones was in iod N-oice, sang well, and we hope to see her take a high stand in her profession. The well known qualifications "f Messrs Powell and Watkins \ere fully sustained. Two young gentlemen from the ('athedral gave great delight. Miss Bancroft played her pianoforte solo, The Bells of AherùO\-ey," in it brilliant manner, and assisted Miss Edwards, and the Rev. Mr Morton to accompany the singers, while the Glee and Madrigal Society did wonders.
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HOME INVESTMENTS.—^The Lirrrjwol Courier has the following paragraph :— Home Enter- prise.—We understand that Mr William Abbott, the well-known stockbroker of London, has to- day taken, on behalf of various capitalists, the shares of Eherle's Hotels and Restaurant Com- pany, Limited." This undertaking is well- known in Liverpool, and the placing of the shares shows that people are to out more eagerly for the means 4-f money profitably in hoiiit* uiuiort.ikiit^. J,i\ci" pool, of all places, possessing as it does a large itinerant or shifting population, ought to aflord "ood scope for the operations of a company of 1'}' I' 1 thi" kind. The capital is Market Rennc. AMATEIR CONCERT AT KHOS- — On Monday evening, an amateur concert was given at the Rlios Schools, in aid of the debt of £ 170 remains ing on the Parsonage. Mr E. Evans, Bronwylfa, presided, and there was a very good audience, thr ladies and gentlemen present including :11'. and Mrs Jones, Vicarage; Mr ami Mrs Fitch, Evans and party, Bronwylfa, the Kev. J. Jones Gardden Hall; The Misses Turner, Gardden; Rev. M. Hamer, Wrexham Misses Forshaw. Miss Hughes and Party, Fennant: Rev. J. Rees, Firtree Cottage; Mr Woodford, Miss Thelwell, and Party, Pentrebychan Miss Greville, IeY. R. Jones, Mr and Mrs Baker, the Schools; Mr Magin, &e. A very attractive programme was excellently rendered, the ladies and gentlemen who took part including, in addition to an effective Glee Party, Miss Evans, Miss Jones, Miss Grant, Rev. J. Jenkins, Mr Daniel Roberts, Mr C. Simpson, Mr Matthew Jones, Mr W. C. Hughes, Master A. K. Evaus, J\)a.'ter A. E. Jones, &c. All present enjoyed a thoroughly good entertainment.
THE WAR.
THE WAR. GRAVE CRISIS IN ENGLAND. RESIGNATION OF MINISTER*. IMPENDING DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT. From our Parliamcntry report it \uii!.< seen that the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Monday next, wiM move in Committee of Supply, for the supplementary estimates on account of the naval and military servii c< This implies, if not a declaration of war it.?;? Russia, at kast a menace. In cou.e?))e)?. ;< is stated that Lord Carnarvon on Tliui-dav morning placed in the hands of the Prime Minister his resignation of the office of Colo' u, il Secretary This resignation was followed by another of still higher importance, for we learn that Lord Derby also transmitted to till- I Premier all mtnna twn of his resigna'tion of tin- oilice of Foreign Secretary. It sible that other secessions may follow LONJION, Friikv A Central News telegram enabled to colifil-ill the Carnarvon, and its acceptation by the hvmier but with regard to Lord Derby it is hi'Iieved he has resigned, but that efforts are still 1,iJJ" made to induce liini to alter his dc Hoi P' Should his lordship, however, persist in his Fesolve, a dissolution is regarded as inevifabl.- A number of Conservative members and otln rs will follow Lord Derby's lead; about one, hall of the Irish Home nulers will support tin- Go- vernment. LONDON, It is generally believed that Lord Jj. l, s resignation will lie accepted on the grounTot his lordship's health, which is not strong to bear the strain of the work in his fl. partnient at this important crisis. Count Schouvaloff had a long interview with Lord Derby this morning at his pWvate resideu■ n, St. James Place. LONDON, Friday, 3.30 p.n It is now affirmed that the resignations ,,| Lords Derby and < 'arnarvon have not finally accepted. Negotiations arc in progress for their retention of oltice, and there is every [probability they will he successful. It is said the immediate cause of the tender of' th. ir r<- i signations was the instructions dcspatcV-i to the commander of the Mediterranean The Russian conditions were received bv the j Cabinet last iii,Iit j communication has been received from the Russian Government. HOW WILL TilE l'doi\;<AL UK T.\Ki;\ The London correspondent of the Dniijl Post says •' Tlc iv can be no doubt that the public ha\e. to a certain extent, 1""11 worked upon during the last few da\> by comments on the comhe t of the lius-i::r;s withholding the terms <o puice. If there is any duplicity in it, an\ attempt to eh.at Turks into a worse position and slaughters, there will be a strong feeling in England on the subject, and this will ;i;i,j expression both before Monday and on Mon- day. J call say, however, on good autii'iiitv. that the rank and file of the Liberal pa:tv nothing better than to be led in a dowirigat resistance to the proposed grant, and J Ijelhnv their leader on the front bench will tab. de- line, though not quite with the resolution /"if energy which many members of their e: ,:v would desire. As to the war strength on tne Tory do not believo it is numerically nnich* r than the seventy- the bellicose sejitm.uiiir whose demonstration a- they were .si.-uieim; ia the lobby to-night has done the trie! sir Stafford Northcote may have been v..rv '■\ar- like in his response to them, hut he was v-i v dovclike in the House ol < 'ominous, a!I ins demeanour there is the gravest possible r-huk.- both to the clamour for an anti-iiiissiaii d» von- stration and t" his ehief. whose tone iV too strongly suspected t" be a complaisant, elio from the lioyal closet, just now the scene. <n very unfortunate uar eurliilsiasin. Nfjll. the Chancellor of tlie Exchequer must rel) v. i t ) ) );t:)-' t ;);h t L with iiis task, mid the not ice he gave t I mgfit is likely enough to be followed by two, if not all of tllf' ¡'"II:jll; tIll' "Ilt. tlil' ""i,j":I';¡- tion of Lord Carnarvon, the ..rdvrinjj t he fleet to the Dardanelles, and a vote o-; ii%< millions to be demanded on Monday night. I cannot help thinking that th e best Inn for the Opposition to take is boldly to hiM<t on a general election before a penny is g:i.nte.e.. They may not get it; but so long as they insist oil this they will be entitled to take' any :1,1 every means to resist the vote. I hear.; t. night from an eminent and eloquent Lib'-cal. who lately addressed a vast audience oi hi- constituents—a distinct proportion o! ainaii were by no means pacific in their tend.- that be found them one. anil all agreeing must heartily with him when he. said that int .i penny must be granted to the OuvenunHit without an apiaal to the country. h T!I>' line is adhered to, a good tl?ht m .y m- line i, -e(I t(?, :1 fi? rllt tt. EFFECT OX THK MONEY MA UK KT. LONDON, fne;:i. Owing to the prospect of our intern a: :i ia Eastern affairs, the Stock Markets ff..e;ieii iunidst some confu-.it.ii. t'• oisuls I" IN 3. but have since recovered to I iieiv is also a general and occasionally severe \,I! s» English Railways. Amongst Foreign > • -tin- ties. TiusMflu are very dull and have •'< •-incd 1 to per cent., other stock s iiuvc givi a nay. hilt markets are recovering. INSTRUCTION* TO TH E MKIdTKh! EAX FLEET. The I)ttlli/ is I that a'certain contingency instructions have i <<n tlse Mediterranean fleet, now at Saves, M III the vicinity of Ruulair a force of .\I:u iil" :elid l>hn* Jackets, in order that they may interim defender* of the lines of Calhj' further to hold in readiness six of his t'«•».• •' ships for i ))III it-iliitt III, the 4)f its 11-?l Ill. The contingency contemplated i" 'e 1 -e structioiis i<, we are informed, that of .-mtre'itii. mf?'m?ti?h arriving "f a Russian ¡'ù ;], vancing, or having advanced, t'n'm?' Thehn??t'HuuL(ir.?t.)u)i)t-:t:?))'t.?'? of Sams to the Ht')1(-?'n,r.M?c?'"?-t?' l..uK].w:u?a}???ch(? ?' (ialiip"h. a'1-' w miles north-east of the !th'r {?.r?'.t,? (pinion of the Ltt? sir .?"Hur??ut'? ttd.H,y)?,U())))tH));t??-taYcr'UK.hhi? fnivM* THK (XVITATIOX OF CALLIMoU- 1. 'nK-<)U?ti..U?'th?.?c?.t!K.H;.t?.? has hecu?tt). '?t''??''?'?' I ir*j Government. The place lias LccnsM.n?..?,' is held by Ottoman troops. Tit.¡iI"!lI,l'k; t.i<mun?tt?i.? ?' t'u?nttn. oil W?h?sd.i\. S i?.c then t'apt;¡;1¡ .i: thorpe has1?n removing Suleiman 1 army from Kavala half oi it t«' IK* (,anii?!)a))d the other )):f?<?t?: It is admitted now that no Russia t. have marched to Kesiiaii. aial the xv.ie.c s^ c'^ of iii iilvaiict- 4 lias On Thursday n?n-h?theRu?))'. '?' ment published .? ?t. Pctc?).u?."  nouneement ? tilt' dkd that it w¡: 1: ':Ii' aware ?f the i.nj?rtah.? attac!"? h,\ 1' ))nt?)i Government t? ''?''i"?"'?. Russia had ?' interest in tnlieli.a- point, which does not come ?' ?h-.n.?f her operations. (ed'ipo.! „|,1 m'ith?Lc?.?u?i? nor attached iu. < Turkish regular army should be conec'ij^ j thLTC.i]tMi)ichca?1t??M?rn)?"?? k?v?suc)'a['?'cc?')!t!K Russian THK CONDITIONS OF l'h.v 1 T)?t:?si:U)r?.1!?.)? ..t !?'?"?, (i!;Ittc Constantinople <>n 'I hursuay, '¡ Counci l was at once a swan bled todi>; They were considered t" I,l' lIa1',L" L:;¡ ¡'If Government did not. at ance reject^ |. w;?t!)<?htthatt''r Porte would I I Is1%_Ilit!ll is the ?'y"?.? I '1' I I. ¡In" yen heavy war indemnify :? the on f'I' k' J.. II" of turMshto-rit.?nntHit '-{' t.hi?i!):.?)i?-nwwa.?]??L"??; ;|,j si.c-.)u?.?)i??? by !?n) !:1.Il.1\-(t;, !I" Sir Stafford Northcote ill the Lords ■'•; (,W m?t?Mcrcn"tkn"?n.'?<?'"?"?'r. t'iey may affect the resolution ot  tMh'rI?h. Tin: Tu?is!t<?r.?.'?- ¡,I" covered from its unaccountable ddasr v.-? r?)?-ti.?l!? probable action <^ in its favour. Lo\"?.?_"  '(" D.. r .1'" Tne second edition of the DiM J; ?.Ii.<)?s:. message ??"' it;; 1\:)' .no?.nt. ?;t'.n??.statji?  'I: I ovfliminaries are to lie signed ?eta independence on )y?! "I' t J"  r.nt¡\'an, pllrt ot L:' ,i' :1'11 ;1 ',11':   i??n?nu?n the bidem.U) < :'i  t '1'1 't -t I" lion pounds !S j?.!?. l':n. ,rip opened to Russian «ar -? ",ii. j ?.u?mnv?ili?-? ? t'OIl';V)'¡,ii"'I'" v/hero the trcnty <'f .t?'  __??- Printed at U.c Aihk'iti^-i Un* *j* I IMtiiwitt, Advcviisev < 'ttl'l'" ("ltc' ,\lII'¡" „I I'') Market Square, w i'<a.e.ii. ¡ht' ,nnt\ bitfh and published ou l'i ■ .e' the abovi Offices, ana aN:>.it t" w Est:r,J- '> Me1S P\'ill'" I'; Pdc" Hi..11 tr'l'l't..II" 11' I' ",I Cr,iiiity )f Flillt 'it t)le "11"f wards Corwen, in th» <  :'ok!  C (' I ''II'" I ",n,t) C.<b Caylcy"s, Tlie('i^s. OM»j 'n 1.in I'M 1 cf?)op:?:?U.?' "?' A??, M?t.P'.?.??-st?.?? (hM?r?y?;L?????.???t???- h;.m,?c?id;C.HA.u.h- .?,?.):rt.?. (' I (' 1111' f'" ,,¡, (ilt).4s, o,weitrv ifol't' I,,¡I:, C?ve P?, Wrcxh?, afou .oji,-|i_.j;(mwv> 1873.