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LOCAL NEWS. r r-o. MUSHROOMS.—A truck load of mushrooms was at- tached to the 9.43 train on Tuesday last for Liverpool. Such is the extraordinary abundance of these delicious edibles this season. PROVINCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY'S OFFICES. — His Honour Vice Chancellor Page Wood visited the Olliees of the Provincial Insurance Company, at Wrexham, on Thursday last. IN RE ROBERT GoEDO-Tlie last examination of this 1: bankrupt, a driper in Wrexham, with debts zC2,436 and assets 9304, was adjourned to the 13th of October for a stock account. Mr Cartwright, of Chester, appeared for the assignees. VENTRILOQUISM.—Professor Wliitworth, so well known for his excellent entertainments, will visit this town on Monday next, his stay extending over Wednesday. The entertainment will be held in the Music Hall, and will be varied by music, magic, ventriloquism, and chemical ex- periments. The Professor has had the honour of per- forming before some of the most illustrious persons in the kingdom. WRKXHAM CHEESE FAIR.—This fair took place on Tuesday last, and the supply was very good and realized good prices according to quality. Full sized cheese from (>3s. to 65s. lumps from 52. to 55s. larger size from ¡ 57s. to 60s. skins 35s. All was sold with the exception of one or two lots, the owners of which were not satisfied with the prices. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES AXD MUSICAL ENTER- TAINMENTS.—The programme of the winter course of lectures has been arranged and printed, and includes the names of George Grossmith, Walter Montgomery, Ed- ward Wheeler, Dr F. C. Laniel, George Buckland, W. Kidd, Alexander J. D. D'Orsey, C. Charles, George Dawson, James Applebee, and Walter Rowton. We trust the liberality of the promoters of these lectures and en- tertainments will be rewarded by a liberal application for season tickets. VISIT OF THE REV. J. M. BELLEW.—This dis- tinguished public reader is advertised to visit Wrexham on Thursday, the 13th of October. The bill of fare is an attractive one, and amongst the comic pieces selected is John Gilpin," to which, doubtless, Mr Bellew will do full justice. PASSENGER TRAIN ON THE MIXERA BRANCH.—We have been informed on good authority that passenger trains will, in the course of a few weeks, run upon the Minera Branch on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and that a morning and evening train will run both ways on the days above mentioned. CRICKET.—The return match between Mr E. Morris's Eleven and the Provincial came off on the Race-course on Saturday last, the former winning by two runs only. Mr. Johnston of the Provincial played a fine innings of 33, composed of a 4 five, 3 four, 2 and single. The score was—Mr Morris's Eleven, 64 Provincial, (52. MARRIAGE OF J. R. BAHNES, Eso., OF THE QUIXTA. A meeting has been held at the Britannia Inn, Brony- garth, for the purpose of taking into consideration the best mode of celebrating the approaching marriage of J. R. Barnes, Esq., son of T. Barnes, Esq., I.P. for Bolton, and Chairman of the Provincial Insurance Com- pany. A committee was formed for the purpose of con- ducting the rejoicings, J. Edmunds, Esq., of Chirk, being appointed chairman, and Mr. T. H. Richards, secretary. DEATH OF LADY LOUISA BROOKE.—A shtde of gloom was thrown over the town and neighbourhood of Wrex- ham, on Saturday morning last, by the announcement of the death of Lady Louisa Brooke, the affectionate sister of the Earl of Fife, and beloved wife of Richard Brooke, Esq., of Norton Priory, Cheshire, and Acton Park, I near Wrexham. In Braemar she was the idol of the I I poor, and her many kindnesses enshrined her warmly ia I the bosoms of all. There are few in the vicinity who do not remember the beautiful Miss Louisa Duff at Mar I Lodge, and many will drop a tear of sorrowful regret to the memory of one so good and so universally esteemed. The deceased Lady Louisa Brooke had been unwell for some time past, but not so seriously as to cause any pre- sentiment of what so soon happened. She intended to have gone to Mountcoffer, Scotland, during the month of October, to reside there for the benefit of her health. RIFLE CONTEST.—A friendly match between six of the Staff of the ltoyal Denbigh Militia, and six of the best shots of the 1st Denbighshire Volunteers, was shot off on Tuesday last, at Sontley, and resulted in favour of the laUer, by 4,2 points, We understand that another match will be shot off in a fortnight. The following is the score:— MILITIA STAFF. 200 yds 400 yds C300 yds TI. Serrreant Wilkinson 11 10 13 34 Jones.. rt 10 11 27 Tootle 12 9 4 25 blawson .13 4 t) 23 Plioenix 10 9 0 19 » Welsh 8 2 0 10 00 44 34 138 Corporal Jones VOLUTEERS. Corporal Jones 13 I l o 12 38 ?HS!?nC!a.?.rHe.th ? ? ? ?? 26 EnsIgn k  '? 8 31 Private Lees 11 8-31 CorporaIEowIand 12 ? ? 38 Private Manion 10 I 4 20 Private 'far- .,on 12 7 4 23 70 0 46 182 i

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