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[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] OUR LADIES' COLUMN. I BY ONE OF THEMSELVES. ——— 0 ———- HE VT.ING POWER OF MUSIC.-AN ENLIGHTENED MUSIC rUFLISHER.—TENTATIVE COMPOSERS.—NEW SONG3.-MAY BAY.-OH! THAT 'TWERE POSSIBLE I —MUSIC SUGGESTED BY WORDS.—MUSIC AS A ME.5 OF EDUCATION.—AN AUDIENCE AT ST. JAMES- HALL.—HERR ROSENTHAL.—SIGNOR PIATTI. —MISS ZIMMERMANN.-RICHARD WAGNER.—HIS LIFE AND MUSIC.—AN ODE BY SIR H. OAKLEY.— RECIPES.—A LADY SANITARY INSPECTOR. I believe in the curative power of well-selected music in certain cases of nervous prostration and disease, and I have had a very pleasing experience of its effect. of late, for I have had to seek for a remedy which seemed difficult to secure for the cure of a persistent and tiresome neuralgic pain in the head: but a kind friend who is nearly con- nected with one of the first music publishers in London, proposed to me but a very few days ago that I should go with her to the weekly meeting of the firm with which she is closely connected, to hear the trial demonstrations of some good and beauti- ful music which is given in their music room by accomplished performers every week. after all the business detaiL are over, for the purpose of letting the members of the establishment hear and discuss the merits of such compositions, as are to be sub- mitted to them for approval, and possible purchase, and for subsequent pubUca-tion. My music-loving readers will understand how gladiy I accepted this kindly suggestion, and how interested and delighted ¡ I was to sit quite still and to absorb some lovely compositions as they were presented to me by skil- fat performers, and seemed to exercise the most soothing and restful effect on my somewhat dis- turbed and overwrought nerves as I listened. New music, that as yet had not been discussed or enjoyed even by those who were most interested, came in for a great deal of attention, and even the com- posers themselves seemed glad to hear flattering and kindly .comments. Songs written by Lawrence Kellie, the well-known composer of Douglas Gorclon" and other sweet melodies, were delightful to listen to. and seemed to have the power of sooth- ing and calming those who sat around in however • i. i :_r-1 L. rr:4.- .1 q u r[ C1.1J11 IHIUJ.IlUl.l IUa.UJJt:l..L IH:"U .L lLU' _H C1llt:i.. ¡ l.t! celebrated composer of waltzs and such like music, oame to the fore with his charming contribution to the recent repertoire, and he played his waltzes with a spirit and charm which it seems almost impossible to infuse into any other melodies, for they seem to indicate in every passage the rhythm of movement as well as of sound, which it is almost impossible to separate. I think no enjoyment is greater than either trying over a collection of nice music one- self, or listening to it when it is the production of some gifted and friendly pianist, or even in some cases of a skilful violinist. We heard too on this occasion the rather recently invented musical in- strument known as the mustel organ, which has the most delicate and yet rich tone of which we can conceive. Mr. Coward, who performs most beautifully upon it. claims this lovely instrument almost a-i his speciality, and indulged us accordingly with many charming movements upon it. Some songs, just published, were placed in my hand to look over. They are merely known as Twelve Songs by Adela Maddison," a lady who has com- posed many such lovely melodies, and has set them to beautiful words, which she selects from her knowledge of the poets. One little ode. written by Swinburne, always attracts and moves the most sentimental part of my nature, as such words as tho.-e of An Interlude are warbled in company with the most exciting and yet most delicious music by )ïrs. )Ia.ddison:- Between the dawn and the daytime, I rode where the woods were wet, In the greenest growth of the May time, The Spring was glad when we met. There was something in season wanted, Though the woods and the ways smelt sweet, The breath at your lips that panted. The pulse of the grass at your feet. You came, and the sun came after. And the green grew golden above, And the flag flowers lightened with laughter And the meadow sweet shook with love. And a bird to the right sang follow," And a bird to the left sang here," But the arch of the leaves was hollow, And the meaning of May was clear! I remember the way we parted, The day and the way we met; You hoped we were both broken-hearted, But knew we should both rorget. And the best and the worst or this is That neither was most to blame If you have forgotten my kisses And I have forgotten your name. Well may sweet music be thus united to pleasing h-ords, for I indeed think them so. From this album of song I would select the song which are the words of Lord Tennyson, taken from his well-known Maud," beginning:- Oh that 'twere possible After long years of pain To feel the arms of my true love Around me once again. When I was wont to meet her By the home that gave me birth, In the silent woody places He stood entranced in long embraces Mixed with kisses sweeter than anything on J earth A spirit flits before me. Not thou, but like to thee. Ah God! that it were possible For one short hour to see The souls we lcved. that they might tell us What, and where they be! This book of songs by Mrs. Maddison. sweet, suggestive, and charming as it is. can be bought. I find, from the publisher, Metzler and Co.. 42. Great Marlborougb-st.. for 2s. 6d., and I advise any of my friends who enjoy getting out suggested melodies on the piano, and combining them with appropriate words, to get this little volume and see how the songs contained in it please them. To me they are mostly delightful, and I quite under- starid how the harmony between certain words and their appropriate music seems to suggest itself almost spontaneously, and so it is that such gifted geniuses as our friend Mr. Clifford Harrison. of whom I have often written, is able to adapt lovely and suggestive music to the words which he recites so beauti- fully-not at all as a song. but as an adjunct or companion to the words he retains so faultlessly in his memory, and seems to associate them with an idea which the music emphasises, or seems tc impress, and incorporate with the listener's mind. Lately I have thought and felt a good dtal in this direction, and my belief in music, as a great educational or training medium with children and young persons, is much confirmed. I was reminded just now by a friend to whom I was talking about this musical influence that in the time of the an- cient Greeks music was constantly used as a factor in the education of the young, and she regretted that so little real advantage was taken of it now. It is a subject worthy of thought and development, I think. The advantages of musical surronndinsra -n'" are not at all. conned to London, for although manv such advantages are made possible to us. a good musical ear is a gift which ought not to be neglected or despised, and is, if properly culti- vated, a means of bestowing great pleasure and gratification on others, and also of securing for one's-self some of the most refining and delighrful pleasures in life. It gives such opportunities for the cultivation of talents which are not possessed by everyone, that I feel no young person should be allowed to fritter them unworthily awav, but should regard them as a gift which should be edu- cateu. and carefully preserved for the bpnpnt of the wor? ld at large, our friends, and e?pecially for one s-self. to cultivate and to use wisely and .well. It is curious and amusing to watch the audience at a Popular Concert in St. James's Hall-how atten- tive and absorbed they mostly are, seeming as if they followed every cadence and every passage with delight. Last week I heard a pianoforte performance from Herr Rosenthal. in conjunction with Wolff, the violinist, and Paul Ludwig on the 'cello. It was a great performance, and I watched a well-known figure sitting in the orchestra, whom we <lesio-. nate Shakspere," so much do we fancy he resembles our own immortal poet in the very shape of his beard and face and his facial exnression. w*.n=t +11. n' *■ in*. HI ucav; ig ftOlIiff on. J. am a very frequent disciple at the Monday concerts and one is always, I think, well rewarded for the climb upstairs and the attention necessary to keen up ones attention to the very end. and there is always a great deal left for reflection afterwards which suggests many delightful thoughts. Signor Piatti made his reappearance last Monday after his long illness, and he received quite an ovation at the hands of his olld i friends. who almost regard him as an essential item at the Popular Concerts for the inauguration of which institution we are all greatly indebted to Mr. Arthur Chappell who, 38 years ago, first began to make this admirable pro-   weekly indulgence of the best ?u?cal taste. Iannd d I may say the true education of the ma?es or perhaps the middle classes, for I do no? XTri !e majority of persons living in London had fannv y nn otinon what it was to have such provision catered for until these concerts taught them and cultivated and REFINED their ?te at ine?ive rate, that for years I now have seen the orchestr?a always filled with middle class folk who seemed to be hearing and enjoying the best of music, in this fine Hall of St. James. I thought Signor Piatti looked greatly improved and refreshed by his long holiday, and he seemed to be delighting in the lovely not<¡ of his own inimitable violin as much ZL?L?LhlS aud £ nce- May he long continue in good health, and able to respond to the affectioLnati!e demonstrations of those who regard his timp.- 1.J -I UUlluureu instrument, as something beyond anv ordinary fiddle and bow when it is wielded by his skilful hand,, and guided by his well-cultivated and remarkable brain. The orchestra at St. James's vSeteLra?n ?J"???' if it does not include the veteran Piatti and his confreres, Ries and G?.on ? s&y notnmg of the recent lady violinist, Miss Wtetrow? who plays exquisitely; Miss A ? e, Z£ immennann, well known to tS St. jam lI public as a cl<?? pianist, and of the favourites there. She gave ?3 one of Weber's four grand sonatas very beauhfuHy, and she and Miss WiEtrowitz played ItS ogether on their respective instruments a sonata by Brahms which I saw all around me were en- iovin? their heart's content. Mr Henry Bird who plays all the ?-P————? at St. James'? ??a?n I??one ? of the good pianos they alwavs have there, ought not be overlooked, for on his careful Sreadd!inng and rendering so much of the vocalist's i?t ?is thhaat t???? we ? know how important it ^is Tltw hat this should never ?eem to influence the accompanist, but that he should be able and willing to efface himself, and not to appear to take any part in the performance. Miss Zimmerman has the somewhat rare gift of producing this effect and yet of giving Sufficient strength and individuality to the instrumenta l accompaniment. The srreat muaioiaa. Biobarc1 Waøer. bolQDfi to the present age, and is remarkably connected with it and its musical history. He was born at Leipsic, in Saxony, on May 22nd, 1813. He say himself that -She goddess of fate in Scandinavian mythology deposited upon his crade the "never contented spirit" that ever seeks the New. "The Flying Dutchman was an early composition of Wagner's, founded on a legend of the opening of the 16th century, and this composition marked an epoch in Wagner's career. It was performed first in England at Drury-lane in 1870. Tannhauser" soon fol- lowed, and it is, I think almost the most exciting and musical of his operas. For many years the musio of Wagner has been almost the wonder, while it is also the delight, of the civilised world. Though finding it impossible rightly to understand Wagnn-'s compositions, many persons take refur" in (inyir- ing that the great composer is but an inspired lunatic," and that his compositions are not such as can be studied successfully by Englishmen. Many, however, agree in designating the music of Wagner as the Music of the Future," saying that it will take much study and time before our present school of musicians can enter into it so as to accept it and properly to represent it. A remarkable performance of a symphony by Gluck was given in Queen's Hall in the evening, and it was con- ducted by the German leader, Mottl. The Erorica symphony was the most enjoyable feature of this wonderful concert. It was written by Beethoven, and extremely well rendered, Then came strains from Wagner's opera, Tristan and Iisolde," in which Madame Ida Doxat produced a profound impression by her beautiful singing of the music of Isolde. A curious mechanical arrangement took place in this scene, for Brangar.a (Miss Esther Palliser) sang from an organ loft, and so produced the effect of distance in this, her charming love song from Tristan. I am sorry, however, that Mottl, who is the well-known con- ductor from Bevreuth, and knows everv line Wa-iif r ever wrote, did not give us more Wagner on this occasion, and less of Bach and Gluck, for the Wagner was well done, and most acceptable to all real lovers of music in the house. It is said that a further series of Wagner concerts is to bke place in April, May and June next. which will give those who are so minded an opportunity of hearing some of this remarkable music, by apr- ner again, I hope. I have been interesting my-f-if by reading some very delightful details of the life of Wagner in a little publication called "The Great Musicians," of whom Wagner is the first given, and there is also another delightful little book published by Messrs. Longman, and written bv Ferdinand Praerar. called Warner as I knew him." This is a charming little volume. and has satisfied my longings to know more of the great musician better than anything else I have yet Eeen. That Wagner was terribly in earnest we who have tried to understand his work must all f"1. Of his "dear little mother" Wagner often spoxe in terms of the deepest affection, and his biograp.ier. Praeger, refers frequently to this strong filial passion, which influenced his whole life, as did his love of animals. His biographer rekus many interesting anecdotes illustrative of this strong affection which at times caused him r.) revenge what he thought cruelty an'! I injustice to animal". very rashly and unwis?. But I cannot give many details of this wonde;.fd man's life as I could wish, in a few lines, but I strongly urge any of my readers who fee! interested in him and his work to get one of these small biographies and read it, for I fancy they will see how it is that "great genius to madness is ali: and. by the light of biography, may be able to ex- plain some of his eccentricities, which to the casual observer or student may seem almost like madness. I hope my present phase of special musical enjoy- ment may not be unwelcome to my dear sympathetic readers, and I am sure if any of them are impressed with what I have said about my enjoyment of such feelings and thoughts they will not be unwilling occa- sionally to hear more of what is so deeply interest- ing to me. I had a letter from an esteemed corres- pondent the other day asking me if it were possible for me to recall an anthem of which I wrote aoout two vears ago that was sung at the funeral of the late Sir Andrew Clarke, written by Sir Herbert Otkley. beginning Comes at times a stillness as of even, Sleeping the soul' in memories of love." It was a lovely ode. and I recollect the effect it produced on that large congregation in West- minster Abbey, for I was there. and am happjy able to direct my correspondent where he can purchase it, viz., at Forsyth's, 267. Regent-st.. W. I finish my letter this week with one or two dainty little recipes which I have tried myself with great success. Marmalade Pudding.—lib. bread crumbs, 6oz. suet. Mix the two together with three table spoons full of marmalade, two table spoonful of moist sugar, the grated rind of one lemon, a tea spoon of carbonate of soda, then stir into the mixture two eggs well beaten. Pour into a plain mould, steam or boil for three hours. Chocolate Cream.—The yolks of four eggs. one anrl a half pint of milk, a quarter of a pound of chocolate venier, two spoonsful of castor sugar, a few drops of essence of vanilla, one oz. gelatine. Boil the milk and gelatine, add chocolate scraped, and boil for ten minutes then add the yolks of esrgs, but do not boil again, only stir sufficiently. Put in a mould and set in a cool plaoe till firm, then turn out. I should like to say that I am just now much pleased to hear of the success of a lady cand:d^te for the post of female sanitary inspector in the Parish of St. Pancras. Miss Bertha Thirgooel is the chosen lady's name. She was one of three selected canuioates. all of whom have taken the diploma given by the National Health Society, after passing examinations in elementary physiology and anatomy. domestic and personal hvsriene, and house sanitation and nursing. She is not a very young woman, but capable, intelligent, and strong: quite suitable for the position, which is one of much importance :n this well-known and important parish. Such sn example ought to have its effect on the minds of t he many young women who want to find occupation, but elo not consider serious training necessary and indispensable for such a post. I advise any woman so mindeel to interview the Secretary of the National Health Society on the point, who will give her all needful information at 53. Berners-st.. Oxford-st. London, Thursday. PENELOPE. TO CORRESPONDENTS. I S. J. D. (k'arn worth). -IV' Ilzt I receive such friendly and kind assurances of a continued and intelligent interest in all I find to say in this column. I certainlv shall not willingly discontinue it. or change its character, and I sincerely hope the time will never come when I shall fed unequal to the performance of my self-imposed but pleasing task, or my old friends tired of what I havf to tell them. and leave them seeking for something new." Mrs. Ernest Hart's little book. "Di(t in Health and Disease." is published at 423. Strand. W.C.. at the Scientific Press, and costs 3s. 6d. It is well worth reading, and contains many valuable re- cipes for the feeding of invalids and other?. I shall acrain refer to this useful book. MAGPIE.—I think you had better consult a medical man about the warts on your son's hands. I can only suggest the ordinary domestic remedies, such as caustic, corrosive acids, and so forth. I don't suppose any reputed "charm." however much be- lieved in. would be likely to interest vou rather do I myself put any faith in such a cure. How- ever, I will ask some friends, who may be able to suggest something more, by next week.

COMIC PAPER CUTTINGS. I [" PU.NCH."I To Dr. W. G. Grace on his 47th Birthdav. :Many happy returns of the day! Old Time on his record should nick it. Long, long may he umpire your play. Here's wishing you luck at the wicket, Long life,-for one century," say,- And a hundred more of 'em at Cricket! A, noth, er Honour for Dr. Grace —The eminent batsman is to be invited to the next Court Ball." Not the Only Difference Between Theiii.-Lord Rosebery, the Derby Winner; Sir W. V. Harcourt, the Derby Loser. £ iUCky Speeches.-She (giving him a flower): "S?eet as the giver?" He (wishing to be verv complimentary indeed): "Oh-sweeter far!" Conclusive.-Scene: Hibernian Table d-hut?- r,T Waiter! I say-this is pork! I want mutttr on! M. ^WT.aiter (rather bustled): Ye, orr it s mutton ye want-but it's pork yell have!" Oh, the Irony of ?'"—La?t week, whilst re- JDh'( "T? ory successes in the boroughs daily reached London, the leading Liberal paper, regard- less of expense, had the walls covered with large placards announcing that "the -Daily News' has the best election intelligence." "If this is the best," said Sir William Harcourt, observing one of the placards on his way back from Derby, "I shouldn't like to know the worst." -? ?""?y?'nner.—iathpr of Family (who has Mc.d,ent?I y shot the le,K of a f<wl under the tabi? ^Ilnd, t dog dO'm't get it!" Young Hooeful 1(triumphantly): "AH reight, feyther! I've gotten j me boot on it! ["FUN." I Derby is no longer a 6?hy constituencY it has lost its Roe. Will Don't be so extravagant, wi!ful waste brings woful want.' "-Tom: "Maybe; anyw? it wasn't woful want brought Will's full waist." She Wanted a Change.-Cook "Well, Polly 'ow did yer git hon with that there thehatrlcj h?eut? -Housemaid "The blessed cheek hof the eo?e' ?E wanted me to pay a fee hof ten pounds for iessin^s hm hactm and then 'e said 'e could git me as a start a small part has waitin' maid. Not me'! I I doesn't go hon the stige for that, I'as 'ad enough hof waitm maid business in real dead arnist; I wants a change..ay. I, T 'an I must 'ave a countess's part, even although I never so much aa hoppen mv m?? ?t?' AU' thfp u the himpidence to larf hin I my very face. 'E baint no gentleman, whatsom- diver [" JUDY."] I By the Sad Sea Waves-Brown: Hallo, old chap, come down for a change ?" Smith • Yes." Brown: "Brought the wife?" Smith: "No, I've come for a change. Mrs. Tollington "This is a nice time to come hho? me ? and what is more, you're drunk Tolling- St a, I St" ?"? be if you'd hadsh much to drink as I have." At the Assizes.—Prosecuting Counsel: The prisoner, I understand was a member of a gang of coiner-, some of whom your lordship sentenced at the last sessions." Prisoner: "Only an honorary member, my lord." t""f8 [" MOONSHINE."] I air William On account of his Derby losses he became a W'elsher. Somebody writes of Mr. Warmington as Mr. VVarmm^paa/* There is reason in Sir William's conduct. It is proper that Radical Jonahs should find recusbe in Radical Wales. General" Booth has set his heart upon Salva- tioDising Japan, Japan is not to have the monopoly I of that big war indemnity after all. i CBasaBBaBEzssstasaa

I rn. T0cTsi^ FAT STOCI{ SALES A ne annual show and Rale of Christ-. took place in Wrexham a?e nf r?<. '?? ?t ,t?. weather was fine and mild, and ?°?°?y 1'he weather was 6ne and mild and ? ?s ',? cattle was an exceptionally ° £ 'b°'h« show of 5««ii.y ..a the 8he as regards very numerous and R particulate ra.r¡ fonid \Vere The fat pie how doesnottaL 1), a(!e ant-) Mon?y. Among the exhibitor s on Jf0'!5e 2 ??u.&, ??k,n Wil iam* w ??re]-? Mayor of Wrexham, C?pta n grm?'?-?? ? ? ???? ?H. Dyke'Denn?? ?, E. p? A. CunLffe, Bart-, and Mr Ed? ?"' Hp-' wylfa. The prizes offered by? Fr, Ll°v3 SWe?B awarded as follows, the jadges for tht Mr Henry Owen, of Cariar&n/ Slough and for sheep, Mr Sim.^1 « 0tKev J Mr J. Humphrey Roberts! both of iS Champion prize for best fat beast in .?enbiSh • 1, Sir Watkin Williams Wyn? T5 aQction 10s; 2, Mr H. Dyke Denn? x^nrV3,^far^ E?undPeeI. Three fat bulock 1 ?! ?.? Dennis, sold for over £ 25 each • 2 Mr AiIT ack<*zie Dennig, sold for over E25 e?h 2 ??? ?? ?'S P?key 3, Mr Jesse H.1brt, ^6' T« heifers-Mr T. R. Parry CSr??? '? ?? ?J?,t' Le?. GwersyHt 0)d H?H ;3. Lea, Gwer8yllt Old Hall; 3, Cantiin n' 2' Joh buH-1, Mr Edmund Peel, sold ?27 ?""°? Parry 3, Sir H. BeyerRobert.on(? ?1 R' to tenant farmers :-Fat cows—1 AT- c"??  e ph erl D;, k Hugmore House, Rold for ?." 2,  Pickhill. Pair of fat buHock. or t, ff Fearaall Mackenzie, The Parkey; 2 Ir 'rv ° r?-L Mr Stephen Dickin. Fat bu!)-l Mr T. P.3. Ilt for X24 2, Mrs Lnnt, Ridley Woodff iF^ £ Parry Bor„, Hall. Open Id J' S' h. Perl of five fat sheep Shrop.hire?:?? -? or Cross-breds— 1 and 21 \r V Cheviot  jlr II.  Plasgobourne, sold for 59s 6d 'e,??'  H. Done, Dongrey Hall, BwJT 3- Mr of five Scotch wethers—1 r,? ??ed?. Pen for 51s 2, Mr Herbert Parrv, Man^ pD-von' sold Bellis, Holt. Peu of five Wc)????.Mr *ler3~1 a<id2. Mr H. Dyke Dennis, sold for 47,63 1 the Mayor of Wrexham (Mr Charles 3an<H The prizes offered by  I b" d "I H ?K awarded by the judges, Me??rs H=nrv r ?''? and T. Dodd, of Chester, as follows •—fW f Sir Watkin WiMiains Wynn, BMt ?7? be?s:?i fat beasts, the property of T tenant fEer- wno chiefly depends on fa.rmmg for a iirtci-' L oa~!• Mr chieQy depends on farminT for ? ;i)ir ?'?-1- Mr Mackenzie. The Parkev. s?d Rt  5" eac h F" beast-1, Mr H. Dyke DvnnU, so'jf?r?' FM buU-l.Mr WiU.:?! Lewis, H;l11, ;;old for JE18 lOs. Five Scotch wethen-i ?\ ??',? ?'-? ? fa £ 18 10s. Five Scotch wethers—1 \fr t aes' ^03e'ey Bank, Bold at 453 each. Five fa' w ''? ''???-1. Mr H. Dyke D.mni? so'd at 42? ?ch 1 aisileeP of any o-her bree--l, Mr M. DMi?in? ?' Jas-o- borne, sold at'57s 6d each. There ivrt s.ock at Me?rs. JonM and S3n ??'? ?M of exceUent qoa-tity. Mr Frank Lloyd's grand Christmas c„i • Asaph Smithne!d was held on Ttiarsdu- J u m, JElOOwas offered in prizes, ?he £ 100 was offered in prizes. There was "a D j entr* of all descriptions of stock, and the con.f.PiwetU, l0!i ?"' se.eral of the classes w.? very s?o? attend. ance of buyers wa. everything that could ? ??-- and pncsa throughout ruled hi 'h The in* cattle and sheep were Mr John Jone- Ti. j 3 1 .nd Mr John Barlow. Nort?.cb and hm Cappe, Deabtgh, whoae decisions ?0aveimm?aie satisfaction.

THE SMITHFIELD SHOW. The ninety-eighth ?m? ?; ,w of ? ??, ? ?., Club was opened at the A??nimrd HaH on Monday, with the ?rge,t en:rv oa K.?j ..?' vanons classes of cattle, sheep, and p? S?? was the condition of the ?ck thu ta?md?a?' task of exceptional diiR?irv. Wi-h tae sharih^ heifer Nedenea, wmch was first at Hinuin?h?m S Majesty now carn? off the champiM p!?? chaHengeeupoffcre:iby herself, and ? silver s gIven by the club. The r?Grve uunba- v. T i Kosebery's black heifer \V?i? S? ? V country-bred anim:U. Auion? the IOCll eMim? ii Mr Frank AMm?nd. of the Vic:ar? Floar Mill'z Wrexham, who shows a pen of two pi? under n?i? months old, two pi? under twelve .nomhj of ch! Large White breed and cvo of the Berkshire breed. Messrs. Powell Brothers and Whitaker, oi Wres ham, have a stand of their well-known agricultural implements.

MARKETS. WRBXZUM, I CATTLE, Monday.—This market beins the Chri=tma* fat stock show there Wa an Mcc.pti.-D?yI?e-? Of catlc and .hecp uu ()Ifcr, and prices ru:edh? hi a? dcparunull-. Beef made up to 8.1 per 10, ? nd ?),,j ?? up to 9J, while best wether mutton fetched framed t? 01. There was ouly a moderate' supply uf pigs, and thèsõ realised from 7a to 7d 3J per scare ios. TUCITTDAT s. d. F, d White wbeat old per measure 3 0 to 0 3 White wheat (new), per measure 3 6 to 3 13 lied „ (old) „ 3 6 to 3 8 Ked „ 1 new) „ 3 4 to 3 6 Otits (old I, 2 4 t,) 2 9 „ (new ), „ 2 0 to 2 < Barley (malting) 0 0 w 0 3 „ (?rindin^) (English) 2 6 to 3 C Potatoes per hamper 2 9 to 0 ( lixittc.r, i)(,r Ili. of 16oz 1 2 to 1 3 Beef, perlb. 5 to 7 MULLuu, per 1u. 6 to Po'k 7 to 9 Veal, 7 to G Lamb, per lb 10 to 0 Fowls, per couple. 2 6 to 4 E Ducks I. 4 6 to 5 3 Turkey Cock,, -.nti livusiper c,jvple) 10 0 to 113 Geese (per it); 0 9 to 0 3 v Eggs, 9 to 10 for a shilling. CHESTER. CORS, Saturday.—At this m-irket it was reoorted thr. there was little or 110 alterati In in the prices fur farmers' grain, supplies of wheat Ik-ing small, with nominallT unaltered values tvr all article-. Indian corn a-mi-aii about the same, to a slight ailvance on the wees. Foreign w heat has hardened in value, prices bèq firm and dearer since the previous Siiturdiry. Quot- ations :—White wheat 3s 6,1 per 751r»s red wheal 3s 5d per 751b, ditto old Cs 0,1 to Os Od per 751bs, maltine barley, 3. 4d to barley 0" 0,1 t., 0s 0,1 p, r G41h oats, new Is lod t-o 2s 2d ditto old 3s Od per 461bs beans, new Os 01 to 0. Od per 801i.,s Liittu oid 5, Cd per bOib, Egyptian bes ne.T Os Od to 0., per 480ibs, ditto old OsOd tJ OJ d, Indian corn 9s 31 per 2401bs. CKl.UK <- CATTLE, Monday.—Medium snppiv of f?t Ml ?H stock and pood attendance .? h lyors, Pr?''?:!?.' 5d to bid per lb mutton 7d to B1 perlb I:.mb 01 per Ib veal 7tll to 8,1 per Ill; porket \1i.; 7s Od 10 7, 61 per score bteoll pi^s 6s OJ to 7s Od per score uew tuilcti and calving cows and heifers £ 15 0s t,) S21 Os each: barrens £8 to ill each stirks £ 4 t,) £ 7 10s tach; store sheep Os to Os each. ELLESVEITE. Tuesday.—White whout 0s 01 11 0-01. red Os 0.1 to Os Od per 751b now rod Os 0 1 baricv 0. 01 t., Os 0.1 oats, Os 0.1 too-; 0.1; c" 10 .„) 12 f .)r Is tiatter Is 21 11 Is 31 p-r 16 oz. fowls, 3s 6.1 to 4s per couple; duclis, 4s Sato 55 per couple geese 7s Od to 8s each tarkeys gi 01 t.) gi each: Kuinea fowls, O.s to Os Od per couple piseoas, Os Od to 0s per couple rabbits, 2s 41 to 2.. 6.1 per couple potatoes, 2s 9J to 3s per cwt; carrots. 2s OJ to 2s 6J per cwt ouions, 0.1 to 0d per lb rhubarb, Od per bx.idie n- parugus Od to 0,1 per bundle uoosebeirics Od to Od pet quart, strawberries Od tc) 0 1 per quart, black currants OJ to Od per quart; cherries 01 to 0.1; re l currants Od to Oi per Ib, mushrooms 0d per lb, apple- 3s u 1 to 4s perc'V. pears Os to Os OJ per cwt, damsons Os Od to Os per 301bs. WniTCHVliCH. Friday.—Wheat 3s 8d to 4s Od per 7SIh barley 5s 6d » 3s 9d per 70 lbs; oats 2s 6J to 5. 9.1 per 75Ib, 7 t "I for Is butter Is to Is 2.1 per 13 oz fowls 3s 6d to 4sOi per couple dueks 4s to 4s 6.1 per couple potatoes per measure Os new 6d to Odpi-r .core bed 6.1 to Sdperlt) muttou 7d to 9d per II>: !alllh 3,! {,.) 0. "II 61 to 81 pork 5d to7d rabbits Is lOd t, w 2s OJ per couple apples ;4 per Ib, mushrooms Od to 0.1 per Ih, SHRKWSHSKV. COP.X. Saturdav,—Messrs \V. L. I'.i-owuo cV Co. report.- Wheat has ruled exceedingly scarcelyauv busi- ness has transpired. Hurley has been fri-eiv oiered, fen: for all except mild mellow ,.utilities ?L.re h.H been a Iow tmdc at decliniur' price' 0.?- P?s. and beans have remained unchanged. Flour Ius been .IMH bM stead*. O?uls Bran has risen in value 5s per ?°° shMus h?vc renMin? hn" 5 ?ith 't 9 L)od'hite wIth a Rood inquire. (Quotations.— hit,; heat 3s 10d to 4s 0,1; new ditt • 0? 0.1 t? 04 Ody. hlte wheat, 3s 8d to 3s lOd u?v ditto o? Od to Os Od per (Jib,; barley 3s Od to 4s 3d per 701 bs. old oats 13.; t,) 14s 6d: new ditto 9s 6d to lls 6,1 peas lis 6d to 12s 6,1 p.:r225!lh, new beans 12s to 13s, old ditto. 15s to 16s per 2tùll>. lWTHI. MONDAY.—Butter, 1, 2 1 n Is 4d per Ii> tub blittcrldl to lid fowls, 2s 6,1 to 5s 6.1 per i-ouple, ducks. 3s 6(1 to 4s M per couple; eg-gs, 7 to 8 per Milium; wheat, Ss 9J to 9i j per 1681bs barlev, 7s toSsGdper 1471 bs;oats,4s3dtoss W per 105 lbs. potatoes 4s to 5s per hobbet: bacon pigs, to 3d per Ib live weight. OSWESTRY. Wednesdav.—White wheat per measure, old 4s Od to 4s 3d, ditto, new, 0s Odto 0s 0,1, red wheat old, 3.; 1M to 4s 0d, ditto new, OsO.i to 0s Od, oats old, 0s 0d to 0= Od, ditto new, 9s 0d to 10s 0d, ma'tins barley IJS OJ LO 17s 0d, crindinc barley 0s Od to 0s Od, potatoes per cwt.. 3s Od to 35 Od, butter Is 2.1 to Is 3d per Ib, beef 6d to 8!d, mutton 7d to 9d, veal 7.lrtl to 8.1, lamb 9d to 10d, pork 6d to 8d, fowls per couple 4s 0.1 toss Od, ducks 5s Od to 6s Od, geese 5" to 7s each, ecss 7 to 7 for Is. LIVERPOOL. CAIILR Monday.— LHE supply 01 Mttle was abotl the same as last week. The weather ver, damp and UD- favourable for slaughter. The demand for cattle extremelv slow. Prices irregular and generally lower, Except for a verv few prime stall fed. Although there were less sheep the demand was slow at about the same rates as last week. Prices Beef 1st etass 6,1, 2nJ. 5d, 3rd 4d Scotch mutton 8id to 6d Irish mutton M to 5W per lb. Live weishtcatde. 1st ch? 32s, 2nd -6s Sd 3-rd 26i 4d per 112)bs. At market 2.470 cattle, and 5,5/2 ?.MLP. The Christmas market will be held 011 Monday the loin inst.Mi £ ifr' Conx, Tuesday.—The publication of the TK. ansas State Board of Agricniture's report giving winter wheat crop w prime condition was totally eclipsed by the Tisawe supply showing a decrease instead of heavy addition 3i had been anticipated, and American markets cwst" decidedly dearer, which had an unfavourable effect Oll wheat values here at the beginning of operation? afternoon cables showed a relapse, and the market » easier in eonsequencc at the end of the session- Pl parcels of wheat were steadily held for id per cental ad, vanee on Friday's rates, and a fair business was rcported at the improvement. Californian options met au proved demand, and a fair business was put through, prices at the finish being generally td over ,light, Red American futures at the first call gained Jd to d Ptd cental, and with buyers more numerous the upwa movement became further pronounced, though near th end of the session, extreme prices were not obtainable. closing steady at id to id advance ou Monday's fii!.un:: East Indian futures firm and more inquired done being at Ad per cental over prices lately ruling

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