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NOTICE TO COEEESPOSDEXXa. No N'.nite can l>t taken oi anon vinous cummun i j cations. Wfca'erar is intended for iimrtioii mun | be authenticated by the r«.meand address of th writer; not necessarily for Publication, but as guarantee o! good faith. j
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THE solicitude naturally felt with respect to tb. appointment of a successor to the late Archbishop of Canterbury has been speedily terminated by the nomination to the im- portant post of Dr. Benson, the Bishop of Truro. The appointment appears to have given general satisfaction, for although cach school in the Church might have preferred a Primate more directly in ac- cord with its own special views, there is a general accord in the feeling that there must be forbearance on that point, and the first and essential condition to be insisted on is that the Ecclesiastic invested with the grave responsibility of the Primacy in the present condition of the Church must combine the qualities of moderation, justice, firmness, and conciliation with energy, organising capacity, and business power. Although Dr Benson is understood to be inclined, perhaps, somewhat strongly to the High Church, if not the Ritualistic, party, yet there is every reason to anticipate from his past course that he will see the necessity, as well as the wisdom, of acting with judicial impartiality, and instead of embittering the differences, which at this moment prevail in the Church, follow the ex- ample of his honoured predecessor, and do all in his power to heal them. It is a note- worthy fact that as the late Archbishop ap- pointed by Lord Beaconsfield, a Conserva- tive Minister, to the Primacy, was in politics a Liberal, so the present Archbishop ap- pointed by Mr Gladstone, a Liberal, is a Con- servative, and this circumstance goes to show that as the selection was not made on politi- cal grounds, so there is good reason to believe that it was only guided by considerations of what was for the advantage of the Church. Indeed, it is very well understood that in such matter as this, the personal opinion and wishes of the Queen herself are consulted, and her acquiescence in the selection of her Prime Minister for such an Office is not a mere formality. Dr. Benson has had a good training for the office, and there is every reason to anticipate that he will worthily emulate the example of Dr. Tait, whose wise and conscicncious discharge of the functions of the Primacy has been so universally ac- knowledged. He is the youngest of the Bishops, and the See, from which he is about to be translated, is the youngest of the Bishoprics. But, although in the vigour of his manhood-he was born in 1829-he has had a varied experience in the course of an active life, which has prepared him well for the task before him. He was educated first at King Edward's School in Birmingham, having many distinguished men for his school- fellows, amongst them, it is said, being Dr. Lightfoot, the present Bishop of Durham, and the most eminent theological writer of the day. He graduated honourably, if not brilliantly, at Cambridge. At the age of 24 he was appointed assistant head-master at Rugby, very soon after the retirement of Dr. Tait from the head-mastership of the school in 1858, being then not thirty years of age, he was chosen the first head-master of Welling- ton College-a public school which he raised to a very high reputation. Ten years ago, being then forty-three, he devoted himself to clerical work, having acquired the training for the episcopacy, which the head-maater- ship of a public school has of recent years J been found so important a part, and for the last six years he has devoted himself with great energy and great success to the difficult j t3 17 it s work of the organisation of the newly consti- j tuted diocese of Truro, where he has de- veloped such qualities as we have attempted to describe, which are likely to secure for him great success in the administration of the Primacy. There was one feature of Dr. I Benson's administration of the See of Truro that we regard with especial hopefulness— he devoted his efforts largely to the organi- sation of Mission Work, and attracted to a very great extent young men to carry on the work. He has shown that he has the faculty of securing personal confidence in himself, n and is greatly beloved by his clergy, which is a very important qualification, but he has beside shown his sense of the importance of making the Church not merely influential with the richer and more comfortable classes, but with the masses of the people, and the whole policy which he pursued in Cornwall has shown that which it is essential the rulers of the Church of England should understand at this day—the necessity of popularising operations, making her more fully than she has hitherto been the Poor; Man's Church, and with that object adapt-I ing her machinery to reach the vast lower class of the community, where her power, I it must be admitted, has hitherto been very inadequately exercised or felt. These are some of our reasons for sharing the satis- faction generally felt at the elevation of the Bishop of Truro to the Primacy of all England.
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HAVING been previously ignominously dis- missed from the Egyptian army, Arabi and his fellow-prisoners, the leaders in the rebel- lion, to suppress which was the object and the necessity for the late War, were on Tuesday last taken from their prison at Cairo to Suez en route to Ceylon which is to be the scene of their captivity. This, we suppose, forms for the present at least the con- cluding incident in the extraordinary Egyp- tian episode which has attracted so much attention during the last six months. There probably never was such a war waged before. We fought not for conquest, not even at first avowedly for any object of our own at all, but from a disinterested desire to see abstract justice done but yet the hollowness of this profession of Mr Gladstone was so apparent, and was so opposed not only to the patriotism but the common sense of the country, that it was speedily set aside and the truth was openly avowed, that the Khedive was to be sustained and Arabi was to be resisted, because the interests of England in India demanded that she should control the Suez Canal and possess a dominant influence in Egypt. This it was which gave popularity to the war, and we had the singular spectacle of the peace Govern- ment raising the cry of the "Jingoes" which they had four years before so ridiculed and denounced. War in truth was forced upon them, and all Englishmen rejoice that the war, however it originated, had so speedy and so brilliant an ending in the victory of the British troops. But while we all rejoice in the successful termination of the war, and glory in the skill of our generals and the valour of our soldiers, which as far as the opportunity served have never been excelled, yet that does not prevent the question being asked-was this war really necessary at all ? If there had been a timely display of reso- lution and authority on the part of the British Government, can there be any doubt that Egyptian commanders and Turkish statesmen would have perceived the folly of attempting to contend with such an opponent ? But there had been no such expression of resolution, and after the experience of the Dulcigno farce the year before, it is not to be wondered at if the joiat English and French naval demonstra- tion at Alexandria should be regarded in the Mine light, and when the French actually steamed away and left the English alone to bear the brunt, is it to be supposed that at that moment, any one in Egypt from the Khedive d >wn, who had any means of form- ing an opinion on the subject, had the least doubt that un ler no circumstances whatever would the English fleet bombard Alexandria ? If then the determination to maintain our suprema.cy In vgypt had been known earlier, there is no question that the rebellion of Arabi would never have taken place at all. If, to put the matter in another way, Lord Beaconsfield had been Prime Minister instead Mr Gladstone, there would have been no un- certainty about the matter, and the necessity for the bombardment of Alexandria, and the war that followed, would never have arisen. ilL_
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MAENCLOCHOG RAILWAY.—This line will be closed for all traffic on and after January 1st, 1883. ORDINATTON.-Among the gentlemen admitted into Priest's orders, at an ordination held at Ripon Mins- ter on St. Thomas' day, Dec 21, we observe the Rev. T. N. Raymond James, son of Mr I iaiicis M. R. James, of Little Newcastle, The revd. gentleman was a pupil of the Rev W. Scott at the Grammar School, Haverfordwest, at which educational estab- lishment he won many friends. FORTUNE'S CHARITY.-Miss Fortune, with her usual liberality has again given f5 for distribution, in sums of 2s 6d each, among 40 aged persons resi- dent in the parishes of St. Thomas, St. Mary, and St. Martin in this town. This charity has been given to the poor for nearly 150 years by the family of Miss Fortune, and is distributed on New Year's Day. The customary distribution will be made on Monday next by Mr Stephen Green, of High Street, at whose establishment the recipients of the charity are re- quested to attend on that day. CHRISTMAS MARKET.—The market on Saturday was liberally supplied with the materials, which form the usual accompaniment of the seasonable plum pud- ding. The local butchers furnished their stalls with excellent meat, which was not generally so large as in former years, but was of the usual good quality. The number of beasts slaughtered was less than last year, and the demand from a variety of causes was not so brisk as formerly. The supply of poultry was equal to the average, and a few fine bacon pigs and porkers were also on sale. CHRISTMAS GIFTS.—A quantity of coal lias been distributed among the poor of St. Martin's parish bv Mr T. I. Webb-Bo wen, the Chief Constable of the County.—A gift of money by the Misses Rouse was also distributed through the Vicar amongst the poor of the same parish.—Mr Bowen Rowlands, Q,C., sent a sum of £10 to the Mayor to be distributed among the poor.- Various sums of money have also been given to the poor by Mr and Mrs Philipps, of Picton Castle.—All these gifts were thankfully received, and many hearts were gladdened by the donors' timely generosity. TASKER'S CHARITY.—A special meeting of this charity was held on Wednesday evening, when there were present Messrs. Jos. Thomas (chairman), W. Farrow (mayor), Jas. Price, Michael White, Jas. Phillips, Geo. Phillips, and the Rev. G. C. Hilbers. It was agreed to give the 50 boys established on the fund a Bible each with the following inscription:— "Presented by the governors of Mary Tasker's Blue Coat school, Haverfordwest, established in 1694, to a scholar of the school at the time of its being discontinued a boys' school, Dec. 21, 1882," and the names of the governors, representative governors, co-optative governors, clerk, and treasurer to be en- dorsed thereon. The object is that each boy should have a memento of the school which has now no longer an existence, but which will long be remembered in the history of the town. DEATH OF GENERAL WORTHANI. -The death is an- nounced of one of the.last survivors of the Peninsular campaign, in the person of Major General Hale Young Wortham, of the Royal Engineers, who ex- pired on Thursday week, at his residence in Albion- street, Hyde Park, at the advanced age of 88. The deceased officer who entered the army in July, 1812, and received his Lieutenant's Comuission in July, 1813, served the campaigns of 1813, and the following year in Spain and France, including the siege of San Sebastian, from August 20 to September 9, 1813, and took part in the battles of Orthes and Toulouse, for which he received the Peninsular War Medal with three clasps. He subsequently served with the Army in North America, from September 14, 1814, till, May 24, 1815, including the attack on the American lines before New Orleans on Ja^. 8 in the latter year, and was at the siege of Fort Bowyer, from Feb. 8 till its capture three days later. ENTERTAINMENTS.—A concert took place at the i Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening, inaugurating a series of entertainments given in aid of the Working Men's Club, which the energetic Rector of Prender^ gast is endeavouring to erect in his parish. The concert was almost entirely sustained by amateurs, and the programme contained a good selection of vocal and instrumental pieces, the whole of which were admirably rendered, and drew hearty demon- [ strations of approval from a very large audience, Glees were sung by Mr Harding's Choir songs by Miss Amy Williams, M. de Berensberg, Mr James Thomas, Mr Hugh Brown, Mr Edwin Thomas, Mr Girdler and duetts by Miss Amy Williams and 1\fr James Thomas and Mr James Thomas and Mr Edwin Thomas. Pianoforte solos were played by j Miss Mathew, Miss F. A. Mary Williams, and Miss Lilian Thomas, R.A.M. Duetts were played by the Misses Burge-(piano and violin) and the Misses Stannard (piano and harmonium). A new feature in the entertainment was the introduction of a Toy Symphony, in which the toy band brought down the house At the conclusion of the entertainment, Mr Foster expressed his warmest thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who had assisted at the concert, and also thanked the audience for their kind support. On Wednesday evening, the second entertainment was given, in which an excellent variety of amuse. ments was provided. Yesterdaj, the Masonic Hall wa.s again opened, when there was also a liberal programme of amusements, concluding with a pro- menade concert, at which several ladies and gentle- men assisted. THE LATE MR PHILIP WHITE.—The remains of this aged parishioner and churchwarden of Prender- gast, were borne to their final resting place in the parish churchyard on Friday, accompanied by a very large gathering of relatives and friends, The de- ceased had attained the ripe old age of 85 years, and foj^number of years had held the office of warden of tn £ parish. He was an outspoken manly friend, a kisd neighbour, and ever ready to render the most active help in any movement which had for its object the welfare of the poor of his parish. At the funeral, the Rector bore testimony to the good qualities of the deceased, to whose long con- nection with the parish he made a touching allusion. In the course of his remarks, the rev gentleman said I cannot commit to their last resting place all that remains on earth of one who may be well regarded as the patriarch of this parish without a word of res- pect. It had been impossible for one possessed of his ardent feelings and somewhat impetuous character to pass through life without strife and conflict, but In all the controversies in which he was engaged, it may fairly be said that what be did he did honestly, and what he said he said openly, and it were well if the same could be truly said of all religious and political antagonists. It is not always that we can understand the designs of Providence, but in this case we can well understand that the long compulsory retirement from the activities of life which preceded his death, were intended by God to soften down what I may' describe, I hope without offence, as the roughness of his character, and it is well to be able to record that God's gracious purposes in his affliction were, apparently to a great extent, fulfilled in him. He will best be remembered as the almoner of the par- ish for many years, especially before I was connected with Prendergast. Every case of distress was known by him, and so far as he was able to do it, relieved. His often repeated desire towards the close of his life was to be with his Saviour; let us hope in the bright and truly christian spirit of our beautiful burial service, that that hope has been realised, and that he is now blessed with the vision of his God and Saviour." THE BISHOP OF ST. DAVID'S The Bishop of St. David's is leaving England and will be absent until the commencement of the Parliamentary Session. Communications on matters of necessary business only should be made during his lordship's absence to the archdeacons of the diocese, to his official secre- tary (Mr J. H. Barker, Diocesan Registry, Carmarthen), or to the Rev. A. Wentworth Powell, Abergwili Palace, Carmarthen. INLAND REVENUE OFFICERS AND l' THEIR GRIEVANCES. A T I °10n' consisting of officials of the Inland Revenue Department, waited, on Fri- day last, upon Lord Kensington and Mr William Davies, the Haverfordwest and County Members, at the lattcr's residence, to ask their support towards obtaining a Parliamen- tary Committee of inquiry into their case. The deputation stated the grievances under which they labour, the chief of which is the utter inadequacy of salary and other emolu- ments, consequent upon the increased labour and responsibilities incurred by the repeal of the malt duty and the substitution of a beer tax. His lordship and Mr Davies gave the deputation every attention, and promised that the matter should have their full consideration. The deputation having thanked the members for their kindness then withdrew. The depu- tation hope that their brother officials in other counties will not fail to lay the facts be- fore their members, so that by united action their claims may be fairly dealt with by the Government. HAVERFORDWEST TOWN COUNCIL. A meeting of the members of the Town Coun- cil was held at the Council Chamber on Wed- nesday evening. There were present; W. Farrow, Esq., Mayor, (who presided), Mr W. Davies, M.P., Mr James Phillips. Mr W. P. Ormond, Mr T. James, Mr R. T. P. Williams, Mr S. Thomas, Mr W. Williams, and Mr H. James, THE NEW BRIDGE. The Clerk said a reply from the New Bridge Commissioners, in which they, after having been advised by CoHnsel, declined to join the Town Council in an application for a Provi- sional Order, to transfer the powers of the Com- misoici^ry to the Corporation. A long conversation occurred, in the course of which it became apparent that the real object of the Council in seeking to acquire the powers of the Bridge Commissioners, was to get possession of the fund which the Commissioners had invested, and the income from which was applied in maintaining the Bridge in repair. Some of the members thought that, in the event of the Corporation succeeding in extinguishing the Bridge Commission, it would not neces- sarily follow that the Corporation would have the free disposal of the money saved by the Commissioners, and in that case it was gener- ally agreed that the labour would be in vain. The necessities of the corporation were press- ing hard up was "visible in large letters all round the Chamber, and it was resolved to apply for a Provisional Order in the hope, in the first place, that they would get it, and, in the second, that it would give them the invested fund of the Commissioners. If the Council get the order, without the money, they will consider the speculation unremunerative, and the game not worth the candle." HAVERFORDWEST BOARD OF GUAR- DIANS. A meeting of the members of this Board was held in the Board Room on Wednesday. There were present: -Capt. Higgon (who presided), Mr G. L. Owen, Mr C. Mathias, Mr Jas. Skone. Mr W. Blethyn, Mr W. Thomas. Mr P. Mashias, Mr Jno. Vaughan, Mr John Perkins, Mr W. James, Mr W. Roberts, Mr Jchn George, Mr Thomas Garrett, Mr W. Reynolds, Tierson, Mr Thos. Rosser, MrJ. T. Fisher, Mr W. F. Roch, Mr Joseph Thomas, Mr T. Llewellyn, Haythog, Mr G. E. Davies, Rev. G. C. Hilbers, Mr D. E. James, and Mr D. P. Williams. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that the number of paupers in the House was 169 the number in the corresponding week last year was 151. EXTERTAIXMEXT OF THE INMATES. The Clerk also read the following report of the Master "I am requested by the inmates to thank you for providing the usual Christmas fare of Roast Beef and Plum Pudding, &c., as you have done in former years. The Pillow Mission sent Christmas letters to the sick and infirm. Mr Saies, of Market Street, also sent toys and sweets for the children, and tobacco for the old men. Miss Fothergill, of Tenby, sent Christmas Cards for the sick and the children. E. Vaughan, Esq., Fernhill, kindly sent ever- greens to decorate the walls..There were also presents of tobacco from Miss Owen, and the Rev. G. C. Hilbers. Mr W. L. Harding gave an organ lecital in the afternoon, which was highly appreciated by the inmates and the visitors." HAVERFORDWEST MUNICIPAL CHARITIES. A general meeting of the Trustees was held at the Council Chamber on Thursday week. There were present :—Admiral Stokes (Chairman), Mr Wm. Davies, M.P., Mr E. Eaton-Evans, Mr Geo, L. Owen, Mr Stephen Green, Mr Joseph Thomas, Mr W. V. James, Mr H. Stokes, Mr T. H. Rowe, and Mr John Jarnes. HOWARD'S CHARITY, (ALMSHOUSE). On the nomination of Mr Geo. L. Owen, Ann Edwards, of Prendergast, was elected as one of the Almswomen. A discussion took place with reference to the amal- gamation of the smaller charities with a view of pro- viding a superior Almshouse for the reception of indi- gent respectable matrons, in which project Mr G. L. Owen has taken a most active part. It was at length decided that Mr Henry Davies, the Clerk should memorialize the Charity Commissioners on the sub- ject, and particularly with the view of resuscitating several of the old local charities, which through neg- lect have been suffered to become practically ex- tinct. Mr W. Davies, M.P., said lie had already seen the Charity Commissioners on the subject, and would again do so in order to back up the memorial of the Trustees. A sum of 101. was directed to be laid out on the Almshouse, for the purpose of rendering it more com. fortable than at present, under the direction of Mr .Green and Mr John James. HOWELL'.S CHARITY. The Income of this Charity amounting to 201. was administered as follows viz. 51, to the Vicar of St. Mary, and Hil to aged women being nominees of the Trustees in sums of 5s each. OWEX PHILIPPS' CHARITY. The Income of this Trust, forty shillings, was divided as follows Mrs Rogers, T. Lewis, widow of T. Carter, and Jas. Evans, (tailor), being burgesse3 or burgesses' widows. MIDDLETON'S CHARITY. The Clerk reported that the original fund, (XlOO), for many years in the hands of the Corporation, had been paid up by that body, and invested in 3 per cent consols, in the name of the official Trustees of charitable funds, the year's dividend of which was awarded between out going boys of Tasker's School, thus, Jas Lewis, 40s, T. Lewis, 20s, and J. Davies, 5s, being boys recommended by Trustees of that Trust, for proficiency and good conduct. SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS. The principal event of Boxing Day at Pem- broke was the meet of the South Pembrokeshire Hunt at Bush House, Sir T. C. Meyrick's estate The day being observed as a holiday in the lo- I cality, thousands of persons on foot from Pem- broke and Pembroke Dock repaired to the meet The popular master (Colonel Henry Leach, of Corston House) was early on the ground, and on the arrival of the hounds in charge of the huntsman (Dalton) the cover to the east of the mansion was drawn. A fox was soon found and made as though he would break cover below the house, but here the "boy element" was in such strong force that Reynard doubled, and broke above the house. The whole field quickly followed and after and exciting chase back- wards and forwards in the cover next the shore Reynard took the ground in the limestone quarry. Most of the field now rushed in that direction, and some amusement was afforded some of the less nimble pedestrians in watching the equestrians jump the Haw-haw fence. Mrs Hore, of Orielton House, and the Lady Cathe- rine Allen, of Woodfield, were the first to go over, and were cheered by the onlookers. A number of gentlemen went over in good form the only mishap being with Master Bertie George (second son of the ex-mayor), who, although only eleven years of age, is already well-known in the field, his mount being a pony of small 3ize. The youth put his pony to the fence, but the pony refused, and, being urged by his youthful rider, he made a fcramble ot it and went down, throwing his rider. A gentleman picked him up and set him on his nag, and away he went again in the most plucky fashion. The terrier was sent into the hole, and after a short' time Dalton, helped by a man named I. Phillips, drew Reynard out by the tail, and in an instant the dogs killed him. Dalton then whipped off the dogs, and carried the dead fox up to the field in front of the house, where, in view of the crowd of spec- tators, he cut off the brush, feet, and head. The dogs were then taken to the Ferry Hills. The sport was excellent, especially to those on foot, the meet being an exceptionally brilliant one, there being upwards of 100 equestrians present, all of whom were well-mounted. Amongst those present were Miss Leach, Ashgrove Lady C. Alleft, Woodfield Mr. Ernest Saurin, Orielton Mr C. W. R. Stokes and Mr. R. Lock, Tenby the officers of the garrison Drs. Morison, Pembroke H. D. Reynolds F. J. Stamper, Pembroke Dock Alderman R. George, Pembroke Mr. Vicker- man, Hean Castle Captain Sheppard Mr. Roberts, jun., Loveston, &c.
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The Pembrokeshire Fox Hounds will meet on Monday, January 1st, at Fern Hill Thursday, January 4th, at Cuffern. Each day at 11. The Scotchwell Harriers will meet, on Tuesday, January 2nd, at Coldblow Gate, Lady's Cross on Friday, 5th, at Tiers Cross. Time 11.30. Mr Powell's Foxhounds will meet on Monday, J an. 1st, at Guildhall-square, and on Friday, Jan. 5th, at Cilsant each day at 10.30. The Vale of Towy Foxhounds will meet on Tues- day, Jan. 2nd, at Glasallt, and on Friday, Jan. 5th, at the Black Lion Hotel, Llansawel; each day at 10.30. The Neuadd-fawr Foxhounds will meet on Tues- day, Jan. 2nd, at Havod Cross Roads, and on Fri- day, Jan. 5th, at Pencader each day at 10. The Tivyside Foxhounds will meet on Monday, Jan. 1st, at Blaenpant, and on Thursday, Jan. 4th, at Llysnewydd each day at -10.30. The Penllergare Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 2, at Llandebie, and on Friday, Jan. 5th, at Penllegare each day at 10.30. The South Pembrokeshire Foxhounds will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, at Hundleton, and on Friday, Jan. 5th, at Stepaside Bridge, Killanow Gate each day at 11. Lieut.-Col. D. Jones's Harriers will meet on Mon- day, Jan. 1st, at the King's Head, Llandovery, and on Friday, Jan. 5th, at Pencae; each day at 10.30. Mr T. P. Lewes's Harriers will meet on Monday, Jan. 1st, at Velindre, and on Friday, Jan. 5th, at Penbaily (by permission) each day at 10.30. The Bronwiydd Beagles will meet on Monday, Jan. 1st, at Blaenbarra, at 10. The Carmarthen Beagles will meet on Monday, .Tan 1st, at V'ancapel, and on Thursday, Jan. 1th, at Pibwr Croos Roads each day at U. ¡
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FUNERAL OF THE LATE CAPTAIN > JORDAN. On Wednesday, the 20th inst., long before t In the hour appointed for the interment, the in- habitants of Llangrannog and the neighbour- ing parishes were to be seen wending their way towards Pigeon sford to pay their last tribute to the memory of one so universally liked. The funeral cortege left the mansion for the Parish Church at noonv At the church- yard gate the procession was met by the Rev. James Griffiths, B.D., rector of the parish. Immediately following the coffin and walking in pairs came the mourners, viz. Mr Jones, of Penlan; Mr Bowen, of Llwyngwair; Mr Powell and Mr Sylvan us Lewis, of Nanteos Mr Evans Lloyd, of Chester; and the de- ceased's two young grandsons, Master Dick Jordan and Master Hope. On arriving in the church wreaths of choice flowers were do- posited on the coffin by the mourners and other friends of the deceased. The Burial Service was conducted throughout in English, but at the special request of some friends of the de- ceased the Rector gave out the words of the well-known Welsh hymn, Cofia fy enaid eyn i't dreilio,' &c., which was most pathetically sung. The coffin, which was of beautifully polished oak, and made by Mr Daniel, of Cardigan, was deposited in the family vault, which lies on the south side of the chancel, and i which contains the mortal remains of several members of the Pigeonsford family. MILFORD DOCKS AND THE CONTRACTOR. In the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division, on Thursday—before Mr Justice Kay -the case of the Milford Docks Company v. Lake again came on. Mr Hastings, Q.C.. on behalf of the com- pany, moved for an injunction restraining the defendant (who was the contractor of the com- pany), or his servants, agents, or workmen, from interfering with the plaintiffs, or their workmen, &c., in taking possession of the work of the Milford Docks, according to the agreement entered into by the parties on the 1st of June, 1882, or from carrying on and completing the works. Mr Rigby, Q.C., said he appeared for the de- fendant, and was willing to continue the undertaking previously given as to the pump- ing of the water at the works, &c. but he denied that he was in any way bound by the agreement set up by the plaintiff company. Mr Justice Kay asked if it would not be better to arrange terms for an interim order. Mr Rigby said his client was willing to go on with the works if he could be paid what was due to him. Mr Hastings submitted that it was impossible for the defendant to go on with the works as he was in very great difficulties, and executions were issued against him to the extent of £ 20,000. The works were very large works, and the plaintiff company were desirous of taking powers in order that the work might be proceeded with and brought to a conclusion as f speedily as possible, and there was a very clear clause in the agreement to the ycffect that unless the work was vigorously prosecuted, the plaintiff company could enter and take possession. On the 14th November, as the work was stopped, Mr Brereton, the leading engineer of the company, gave notice to carry on the work. The defendant did not comply with the notice, and the eompany therefore asked for an injunction to restrain him from preventing the plaintiffs taking possession of the works. Mr Rigby said the motion really was an ejectment one, because it was his land. Mr Justice Kay asked why the defendant did did not perform his duty in accordance with the contract. Mr Rigby said that was the whole question at issue, whether there was such a contract. To prevent damage until that question was settled, he would undertake to continue the pumping as heretofore. Mr Hastings said he could not consent to a mere undertaking, and must ask for the judg- ment. of the court. Mr Rigby said the affidavit that had just' been put in raised the issues, but he cvas willing to give the undertaking to do the work neces-' sary to prevent damage arising to the works. The questions to be tried were really very i serious. Mr Hastings contended that the affidavit I having been only just filed was too late, and could not be used in the case, according to the decision of his lordship on previous occasions. Mr Justice Kay said he must receive the affi- davit. Mr Hastings upon that asked that it might stand over until next sittings, and this was agreed to, the defendant giving the same un- dertaking as he previously gave as to the pump- ing or necessary work to prevent damage.
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NATIONAL REFUGE HARBOUR^ SIB,—The following facts are almost unknown-, we have it on authority of the Board of Trade re- turns-that in the official years 1881-82, the loss of Life by Shipwreck on our Coasts was 984 in the last 27 years no fewer than 19,534 lives were sacri- ficed, and 56,410 vessels. W f have now a most powerful organisation com- posed of a very great number of our noLility, naval I authorities, and leading public spirited people of the greatest capacity and highest influence, who at the beginning of the new year will make united effort for the protection* and safety of our Fishermen and Mariners, and which effort if supported by the many who care for the welfare and safety of our seafaring population must command success. The general aim of the Society is the prevention of loss by Shipwreck of Life and Property on the Coast of the British Islands, and the improvement of Har- bour accommodation. Each locality will be treated with strict imparti- ality on its merits alone as a purely national matter. Such an organisation can never be too strong, and I shall be glad to hear from all volunteers desirous of working with us to mitigate these most serious losses of Life and Property, and be pleased to forward to them a list of the names of those by whom the move. ment is supported. The Society's Head Quarters will shortly be in London, and it is desired to establish Branches throughout the Provinces, in the same manner as the Royal National Life Boat Institution, and the Ship- wrecked Mariners Society. Thanking you for granting a little space for me to plead the cause of seafaring men who perish in such large numbers annually from causes which are in great measure preventable, I remain, your obedient Servant, F. JOHNSON, r Hon. Managing Sec. 23 Norman Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea. Dec. 1882. THE NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE. SIR,—These Hounds met at Mountain Water, on the 21st inst. The day was fine, and fully 30 horse- men put in an appearance, and amongst them some of -the best sportsmen of the day.^ The gorse cover of Mr Phillips, Cross-roads, which is held under a lono. lease from Mr Harvey, is first drawn, but I regret to say, and the whole field will join with me, that this famous cover is being destroyed. I hope this will catch the eye of Mr Phillips,— who is a Publican, and is largely supported by the members of the Hunt -to induce him to preserve it from destruction. In this cover, as usual, we find. The fox gets away at its lower end, and goes off at a great pace, and with a burning scent, to the Moors below, and so on and over Great Treffgarne Mountain to the woods below where he gets to ground,, and thus saves his brush and we losing a run. I can't help thinking it is to be regretted that there is no earth-stopping or any terriers available with this Hunt. The Master now gets back to Mr Harvey's cover facing north, which is drawn blank, then on to, and under Barnard's Hill without a find thence to a cover of the viriter's here they find, as they did wlieii last drawn. Un- fortunately three or four hounds slip away at his brush, before the body of the pack could be got out 01 cover. Jtiowever, tney are soon out and settle to his line, which leads them through a long and dread- fully boggy moor here at the bottom a road runs through it, and here the pack flash over, and lose the line. I believe, as a rule, when a fox, after travel- ling such heavy ground gets into a nice bit of road he either gets up or down it "according to the A,incl), I for some distance, and then makes his point. How- ever after a long cast to the left the hounds are taken back to where they checked, and hit it off in the direction of Stone Hall, where the line is lost. They then draw towards Ford Bridge without a find, and so leave off. Now the extraordinary part of this fox's career that was lost below Tvrhos house is this Upon the following day, the writer saw in a planta. tion which joins the house, and not 60 yards from his window, a large old dog fox lying dead and covered with mud. Upon making enquiry of the servants, they said they saw, about the time we had the check in the moor below, three or four hounds dashing wildly round the house, the fox evidently trying to get in, and what with the cry of the hounds and the barking of a lot of terriers, the unfortunate females were so terrified, that they shut the doors, and were afraid to even peep out. I see in the Pembroke- shire Herald, that Lord Tredegar's Hounds have all a dash of the old Welsh Harrier blood in them—• and a terrible cry. Hounds that keep their noses long and well to the ground, and make the widest casts when at fault, and throw their tongue freely, are the hounds to kill. Yours, &c., E. December 26th, 1882.
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Two men have been m-rested under the Cur- few Clause of the Crime Act, and sentenced to fourteen days {aid one month's imprisonment re- spectively, I
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NARBERTH. PETTY SESSIONS.—-These sessions were held on the 21st inst. David Bowen v John Bowen for drunken- ness fined 5s. and costs.—One case for allowing cattle to stray was. dismissed. ST. LAWRENCE. The return of the "season of good-will" caused a manifestation of another of the many and varied kindnesses the inhabitants of this locality receive from the hands of the Rev. M. A. Mathew and Mrs. kindnesses the inhabitants of this locality receive from the hands of the Rev. M. A. Mathew and Mrs. Mathew, of Stone Hall. Forty-five members of the Sun da}- School at the parish church were entertained to a sumptuous repast at their residence on Tuesday evening. The Christmas tree, alive with the nume- rous burning tapers-and loaded with toys, glittered in front- of eager recipients forming the welkin ring. The scene presented a gay and sprightly ap>«»rauc<5, well worthy of the occasion. 1T; "nd Itirt Mathew, i. with Mr and Mrs Brunei (visitors) did their utmost towards enhancing the pleasures of the youngsters, I and fell not short of their object. With the distribu- tion of books as rewards for diligence, the young company departed. Long may the donor and his lady be preserved in their life of usefulness. PEMBROKE. TRAP ACCIDEXT. -On Saturday morning ahorse, belonging to Mr Walter Simon, corn merchant, which was left in charge of a boy near the Market- house, ran away. When at the top of the Dark-lane opposite the Lion Hotel it ran into a railway wagon. The trap was overturned, and the horse, breaking loose, galloped off down the West Gate-hill, but was caught and brought back. A DRUNKEN SPREE.—At the borough sessions, on Saturday, John Rogers, a private in the 23rd Fusi- liers, was fined 5s. for stealing a cloak, value £1, the property of Thomas Henry Rogers, landlord of the Oddfellows' Arms. Prisoner said his comrade tolp him lie "was nt game to carry the cloak down street, so he took it. He was drunk at the time. DESERTING FROM THE MILITIA.-Robert Vaughan was charged with deserting from the Royal Pem- broke Militia on the 24th AJ.'ril last. Prisoner said he was at sea off and on since the training in 1881. The Bench fined the prisoner 92, which were paid. MILFORD HAVEN. SUPPOSED Loss OF A VESSEL AND ALL HANDS.— A board has been washed ashore on Skomar Island, near Milford, with the letters roine on it, the two first letters having apparently been rubbed off. It is greatly feared that a vessel named Heroine was lost near the spot, with all hands, on the night of the 19th inst A lot of wreckage has been floating about in this direction for some days. FOUND DEAD.—The body of a farmer, named Stephen Thomas, of Woodykill was found lying in a small pool of water not far from the residence of the deceased. Mr Thomas, it is said, was subject to epilepsy, an attack of which, it is generally supposed, caused his death. Deceased was about 70 years of age and leaves a wife and family. CHRISTMAS DAY.—A quadrille party was given by ¡ the Royal Artillery at Fort Hubberston, Milford Haven, on Christmas evening, under the pres:d3ncy of Sergeant-Major Webster. A commodious room in the fort was tastefully decorated, under the superin- tendence of the president and an able assistant, Bombadier M'Donald. The party was attended by all that could be conveniently invited. HUBBERSTON. PRESENTATION.—A very handsome copy of the Pre- sentation Edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern, was presented on Tuesday morning last, in the II ubbers- ton National School room, to Mr William Evans, in the presence of some friends and subscribers. The Book^ ww bound in Levant Morocco, and was a most elegant copy of a very scarce edition of this excellent Church Hymn Book. On the cover inside was an in- scription beautifully impressed in gilt on Morocco, stating that the book was presented to Mr Evans on his resigning the Mastership of the Hubberston National School, by the Rector, members of the Church Choir, school children, and friends, as a mark of their esteem and of their appreciation of his high character and ability. The Revnd. John Bowen Rowlands, in presenting the Book on behalf of the Subscribers, said he had great pleasure in doing so, as he considered Mr Evans a man of the greatest integ- rity, and of very high intelligence. Personally he had never any difficulty in his relations with Mr Evans, as lie could believe implicitly every word he spoke, and all his actions were done in good faith. He was a man guided by the highest rules of conduct, and he felt sure there was a bright future before him, and that he would be sure to advance -to a position of usefulness in life, as his conduct was always guided "Virt/de n<m aslutid ;—by virtue and not by cun. ning. Mr Evans was head of his year of the Students at. the Training College, Carmarthen, is an excellent Musician, and has been appointed to the mastership of a school in England. TENBY. | SUPPER TO CORPORATION OFFICIALS.—On Tuesday evening the town-clerk, Mr. C. W. R. Stokes, invited the corporation officials and workmen to supper at Gordon's Commercial Hotel.. About 30 representa- tives of the corporation sat down, the chair being filled by the town-clerk, and the vice-chair by the medical officer of health, Dr. Lock. The usual loyal toasts were given and duly honoured. The toast of The Mayorand Corporation" was proposed from the chair, and responded to by Mr. J. A. Jenkins. "The Health of the Town-Clerk" was proposed by Mr. J. A. Jenkins, and most cordially received. Other toasts followed, including The Medical Officer," and the evening was enlivened by some singing. PETTY" SESSIONS.—(Before the Mayor, Dr. Dyster, Mr. E. R. Power, Mr. N. A. Roch, and Mi D. Ackland. )-1 Publican Fined for Drunkenness.— Ralph L. Gordon, of the Commercial Hotel, was 18 s charged with being drunk on licensed premises on the 20th inst. From the evidence of Poiice-ConstaMe Carr it appeared that he was called to defendant's house on the above evening, and found defendant drunk, and about tc close the bar. This evidence was corroborated by Head-Constable Hodges. De- fendant denied that he was drunk, and called a lad, John Thomas, who said there had been a family quarrel in the house that day, and that the bar was closed for that reason. The Bench fined the defen- dant 10s. and costs. Defendant gave notice of ap- peal, alleging as his grounds for so doing that as it was his first offence the fine should not exceed 2s. 6d. An ex-Blue liibbonite Fined for bl:inq Drunk.— Catherine Davies, an old offender, was charged with being drunk on Christmas Day. and was fined 5s. and costs. Chart/e of being on Licensed Premises during -Illegal Ifou)-s.-Jason Davies wat charged with being in the Evergreen public-house on Christmas Day during illegal hours. Defendant stated that he was there, not for the purpose of drinking, but as he could neither read nor write he asked the landlady's daughter to write a letter for him to his daughter Case dismissed. A Chimney on Fire.—E. Mason, for allowing her chimney to. be on fire, was ordered to pay 10s. and costs.
Family Notices
-Ie. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. On the 20th inst., at St. James-street, Narberth, the wife of Mr John Reynolds, wool manufacturer, of a daughter. On the 19th inst., atSt James-street, Narberth, the wife of Mr Isaac Rees, of a daughter. On the 26th inst., at Worcester House, Tenby, the wife oY Charles George Walpole, barrister-at-law, of a son. MARRIAGES. On the 25th inst., at the Tabernacle Chapel, by the Rev. J. H. Lochore, Mr John Morgan, Coachbuilder, North Gate, to Miss Margaret Evans, only daughter of Mr David Evans, Corkcutter, Dew Street, in this town. On the 24th inst., at the Register Office, in this town, Mr Alfred Tucker, hairdresser, High-street to Miss Martha Davies, of Prendergast, in this town. On the 21st inst., at the Parish Church, Steynton, by the Vicar, the Rev II. Jones, Mr George Philip Houstin, foreman of fitters at the Castle Steel Works Milford, to Trussie, eldest 'daughter of Mr George' Powell, of Milford, late of H.M. Dockyard, Pem- broke. On the 23rd inst., at St Mary's Church, Tenby, by the Rev C. M. Phelps, curate, Mr William Thomas, of Pembroke Dock, to Miss Annie Hawkins South Wales House, Tenby. On the 2-lth inst., at St Mary's Church Tenby, by the Rev C. M. Phelps, curate, Mr William Hugh Johns, of St David's, to Jessie, second daughter of Mr Edward D. Welsford, Tenby. On the 28th inst., at St Mary's Church, Tenby, by the Rev C. M. Phelps, curate, Mr William John, to Miss Ann Morgan, both of Tenby. On the 26th inst, at St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen by the Rev T. Phillips, curate, Mr William Bowen, County Court Office, Pembroke Dock, to Miss Mary Ann Brenan, also of Pembroke Dock. DEATHS. i\r t<i-I-6 Prendergast, in this town, by all who klewhim'^ 85 yearS' DeeP]y regretted On the 20th inst '^t Camden Place, in this town, t ^^Daniel John, aged 20 years! Un the 22nd inst., at Dew qtro.f ,• h • Win;,™ • i screet, in this town, Mr William Matluas, cabinet maker, aged 72 years Deeply regretted. ^ear3' On tlie 20th inst., a»t TVT IT. wife of Mr Nathaniel William;, ;o-v^ "5'' On the 24th inst., at Co.hin.Ka^fl"wife Of Mr Jason Beynon, aged 68 years. On the 26th inst., at the Wraith +i Endbaxton Mr Ctorle, Thomas, h,ir L"thr8?„™ years. m the Pamh «f Wiston, aged 63: Kill11 Sinf' ¥l; Stephen Tll°mas, of Woody- Kill, near Milford, a.^ d 04 years. Deeply regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends. As a far XT I-VWl rdati> t„ friend TVio T the poor he was ever a good, kind olden time, ,7^ "T type of fc'le f^mer of bett fo^ th! 7 :ayu-rea<1^ t0 do wll!,t he thought ? parLsh' Great and universal family ParisU f°r Mrs ThomM and On the 24th inst., at Park, Manorbier, Mr John Gwytlier, aged 92 years, On the 23rd inst., at his reHidencc, The Anchortue, Pembroke, Captain On the 21st inst, at 7 Albion-street, Hyde-park, Hale "i oungW ortham, Major-General, retired, Royal jEn^iaeers, aged SS years.
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ELOPEMENT 'i f u fGH LIFL A rumour, which was eventually confirruet was current in Coleraine during the day to eh& effect that L1.dy Macnaghten, wife of Sir Francis I. Edmund WorkmanMacnaghten, of Dundarave, Bushmills, County Antrim, had eloped with a. young gentleman named Thornhill, agent for the Macartney Estate, and for several other pro- perties in the North of Ireland. The parties were traced "by Sir Francis to Dublin, where they were found at an hotel. Arrangements were at once made to obtain a divorce. Lady Mac- naghten, who is a daughter of Dr. W. H. Russell, and was married to Sir Francis, in 1866, has left several children behind her. Sir Francis, who is 54 years of age, served in the C-imea and the Indian Mutiny. He is chief of the Clan Macnaghten, and his family is of great antiquity in the Western Highlands. The oc- currence has created n great sensation. FOREIGN AND COLONIAL MONEY ORDERS AND REPLY POST CAI'DS. It is announced by the Post-office that and after the 1st of January, 1883, the rates of commission chargeable on money orders issued on foreign countries, British colonies, and pos- tal agencies abroad, will be as follows: For sums not exceeding jE2, 6d.; above £ 2, and not exceeding £ o, Is.; above £ 5, and not exceeding £ 7, Is. 6d.; abovo £ 7, and not exceeding £ l0,2s. A Post-office notice states that on the 1st. of January next there will be a new issue of foreign post-cards of six sorts, three of them single and three of them double or reply post- cards, the latter bearing an impressed stamp on each portion. The new cards will be sold to the public at all post-offices at the following prices Single cards, Id., l|d., and 2d. each; double cards, 2d., 3d., and 4d. each. A long list is published of places for which the various description of cards are available. THE BELT LIBEL CASE. THE VERDICT. Mr Baron Huddleston concluded his siira- ming up about twenty minutes to one o'clock, on Thursday and the jury immediately after- wards retired to consider their verdict. After an absence of forty minutes they re- turned into court with a verdict for the plain- tiff, with E,5,000 damages. The verdict was received in court with loud cheering, which was taken up and continued by the crowd waiting in Westminster Hall to learn the result. 0 Mr Webster for the defendant applied to stay execution for four days. Baron Huddles- ton declined the application.—Messrs. Lewis and Lewis, defendant's solicitors, have written to state that at the earliest opportunity the sunmiing up of the judge in this action and the verdict will be challenged by an application for a new trial. GREAT FIRE AT THE WEST-END. The premises of Mr William Whiteley, West- bourne-grove, which were partly destroyed a short time since, were again on Tuesday morn- ing the scene of a fire, which broke out between six and seven o'clock and raged with great fury until nearly ten. It was first discovered in the building which was used as carriage builders' workshop, a pianoforte manufactory, and for other purposes, and while messengers were despatched to Kensington and Notting-hill, the fire appliances were got to work. The en- gines from the two stations named were very speedily upon the spot. It was then found that the flames had got a strong hold of the building, and were spreading to a largo adjoin- ing building. Thus two buildings, one of two floors and one of six, were alight, and it was seen that the firemen had a very serious task before them. The telegraph had conveyed an intimation of the dangerous nature of the fire to Mr Palmer, the superintendent of the dis- trict, at the head-quarters, Westminster, and the steamer had been immediately turned out, while the call being transmitted to other stations, engines from West Brompton, Fulham, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Paddington, St. John's Wood, Portland-road, Regent-street, and other stations arrived in quick succession. Captain Shaw, at Southwark, turned the steamer.out, and proceeded to the scene of the fire in the hose van, and within half-an-hour he had got nearly a dozen steamers and a couple of standpipes at work. The engines were well placed, and the large body of firemen present worked with a will. By the means of the fire escapes the men managed to direct the deliveries upon the flames from a height on all sides. It was past nine o'clock when the fire was got under. CHARGE OF FORGERY AGAINST A DAUGHTER. At the West Ham Police-court, on Wednes- day, Harriet Nutland, 17, of Earl-street, Car- lisle, Cumberland, was charged with forging 11 9 the name of Samuel Nutland, her father, and thereby obtaining SI.50, between September and December, from George Allan, of Canning Town. George Allan, of 8, Brampton-terrace, Barking-road, a builder, said that he had known Samuel Nutland, the Prisoner's father, for many years, and from time to time during the last three years Witness had received from him money on deposit to take care of for him. In August of this year he had in his possession £ 150 belonging to Nutland, who was then about to leave Canning Town for Bowness in Cumberland. Nutland took an IOU for the money. At the commencement of September, and about a fortnight after Nutland had gone away, his daughter, the Prisoner, came to Witness at Plaistow, and said she had a letter from her mother, who had told her to ask him for £ 2 to pay her (Prisoner's) fare down to her father. Witness gave her £ 2, but took no receipt for it, believing that Prisoner had been I authorised by her father to receive the £2. He subsequently received a number of letters aftd telegrams in the name of Prisoner's father, asking for remittances, which he at once for- warded, and the whole of the X150 was thus drawn out of his hands.-Detective-Rergeant lv' William Girling said he had received the Prisoner into his custody on Tuesday at the police-station at Carlisle. He told her the charge was for obtaining £ 150 and she replied, 'Yes, I had the whole of the money. I don't think my father will prosecute he has ruined me. I have already made a statement which I have signed." The statement (produced) was handed to Witness by the Superintendent of the Carlisle Police in the Prisoner's presence. Witness read it all over to her, when she said, "That's quite true, Sir, I signed it. It is my signature." Witness also re- ceived various articles of jewellery from the police in the Prisoner's presence, £ 8 10s in gold, 7s. 3d. in silver, and a purse. Witness subse- quently went to the Carlisle Railway Station, and obtained five boxes belonging to the Pri- soner, and on examining them he found in one a £ 10 Bank of England note which the Pri- soner said was hers.—The Prisoner, in reply to a question as to whether she had any questions to ask the Witness, said the statement 6he made was false, and that she made it to get herself out of troublo.-Samuel Nutland, the father of the Prisoner, said that in August, when ho left Poplar, he deposited with Allan .El JO to take care of. On Saturday last be came up from Carlisle to see Mr Allan, to make a further deposit, when he was shown the letters by Mr. "Allan. Witness never at any time authorised his daughter to write any or either of the let- ters. They were all in her handwriting. He did not authorise the .sending of the tefen-am nor did he receive any Bank of England notes alleged to have been forwarded by Mr Allan in reply thereto. The signatures at the bottom of several were not Witness's and were not written by him or with his authority. He was unaware until he saw Mr Allan on Saturday last, that he had parted with his £ 150. In- spector Wildey said this was all the evidence he would now produce, and he asked for a demand which was granted.—The Prisoner was then removed crying bitterly, which seemed to affect her father, who appeared anxious to withd aw from the prosecution.
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On Christmas Eve a Mr Cox, of Froshuay street,, Grimsby, having incautiously ap- proached his gas-meter, from which there was an escape, with a lighted candle in his hand an explosion occurred. Mr Cox had a leg broken, and the house was much damaged. ° A conflict between some two hundred men of the Dragoons and Buffs quartered at Canter- bury, took place in that city on Monday night. It was of a somewhat deepens.'e character, and was brought to an end by the interposition of some non-commissioned officers. > It was understood by the licensed victuallers in Wales that they would be allowed to open their houses on Christmas-day at the same hours as on Sunday before the Welsh Sunday- closing Act came into operation. On Christmas morning, however, notice was given to the pub- licans in Wrexham and other parts of Wales that if they opened it would be at their own twothiSttiS ir'timation l^st twottnrcls of the public-houses were open at noon and night. It is not known what action the police intend to take. 0 CcL.j hoi, character, and buyers .i i. ceive extensive purchases until we have fairl' upon the business of the new year, after the i season has terminated. The tone daring the has been rather dull, but prices have only given' ■ slightly in those cases where the necessity has exist V of pressing sales. The imports have been lDo\k:-M;e, and the fanners' deliveries have been upon a fair scale considering the period of the year. Good sound wheats, both English and foreign, have been held with a moderate amount of firmness and they seem likely to maintain their value, but inferior wheats are decidedly a slow sale. Not much rain has faUei) during the week,,and with an absence of snow farnl work has, in many districts, been resumed; but thers is still an impression that the area of land under wheat this season will fall short of former sea- son! There is little, if any. encouragement to pro- duce wheat but, at the same time, other cereals are selling at a low price, more especially, when it is borne in mind that Indian corn is dear. It is, no doubt, a feature in the trade for c that, P'withstanding that the price of iias been as high as ils. per qr., wheat, harletr oats should be so cheap. Oats and feeding" have been selling at a very moderate price sin- harvest, and there is no tendency to improvement. Some are of opinion that these articles, at their present price, are worth holding but it is well to remember that prices were low when Indian corn was dear, and from this it is natnrally concluded now that the value of the latter commodity is becoming more normal there is a greater improbability of allY advance to the prices of feeding stuffs being estab- lished.. Telegrams have been receired this week stat- ing that the new Indian corn crop. is larger than had been represented, but the visible supply in the United States does not increase rapidly,
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Great anxiety prevails at Sheffield in conse- quence of the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Hoazle, classical tutor at Wesley College, in that town. Last Wednesday ho left the collogo in- tending to spend Christmas with some friends at Higbbury, London. He drove to the Mid- land station in a cab, and started, it is believed, by the evening train for the metropolis. He never arrived at his friend's house, and not- withstanding the most careful inquires the college authorities and the police, nothing has bcon heard of him since. Mr. Hcadê, who was of quiet and gentlemanly habits, had over ibO in his possession when he left Sheffield, and it is feared he has been the victim of some foul play. The ill-feeling between the military stationed 1 u mer'ck. and a section of the lower class of the population appears to be on the increase. Some soldiers allege that they were attacked the other night by civilians, and on Tuesday night the military retaliated by assaulting a civilian named Maurice Kiely and fracturing his skull. The injured man had to be removed to Barring- ton Hospital, and is in a very critical state. His dying dispositions were taken on Tuesday bvithe Resident Magistrate, Mr. Irwin, but he was un- able, to identify any of his assailant beyond ? n ™ ot' til0 soldiers were troopers of the Scots Greys. Orders were received by the authorities in limerick to seize all copies of the "Irish World" and United Ireland newspapers sola or exposed for sale in Limerick. Tho police visited the several newsvendors of these journals in Limerick, but did not succeed in seizing any. At the same time large numbers aie being sold covertly by news boj's at vsiry ex- orbitant prices. Some few seizures have been made in this manner. ROJIAX C ATHOLICS IN E.NGLANT). -According to the Roman Catholic Directory, which is published by the authority of the Cardinal Archbishop and the Roman Catholic Bishops of itiiigland, the total number of clergy of that religion in England and Walts amounts to 2112 priests and 17 bishops, who serve 1188 churches, chapels, and missionary stations. Besides these, in Scotland there are six bishops and 306 priests, whose ministrations are distributed over 295 chapels. For England and Wales there is one arch- bishop with 14 suffragans and two auxiliary bishops, and two archbishops for Scotland with four suffra- gans. These numbers are about double those who figured in the same Directory a little before the con- stitution of the Hierarchy in 1850. Thera are 29 Roman Catholic peers who have seats in the House of Lords there are four Roman Catholic Privy Coun- cillors there are 47 Roman Catholic Baronets, the premier being the 'infant' Sir Henry Alfred Doughty Tichborne, and the last in rank Sir Maurice Gonnell. The Sacred College of Cardinals, when complete, consists cf 70 members, but some few hats arc generally kept vacant. At present the college consists of six Six Cardinal Bishops, 45 Car- dinal Priests (among whom stand the names of Car- dinals Manning, Howard, and M'Cabe), and 13 Car- dinal Deacons, eighth among whom is Dr. John Henry Newman. There are five vacancies therefore at the disposal of Pope Leo XIII., during jgJjes?" Pontificate no less than 22 Cardinals hare "already died. The Directory gives also, from official sources at Rome, a complete list of all the Patriarchal, Archiepiscopal, and Episcopal Sees, and" Apostolical Delegacies, Vicariates, and Prefectures in Europe, Asia, Africa, America, Australia, and the Islanda of "Oceanica." CURIOUS PATENTS.—Some investigating per- son has furnished the New York Times with a brief list of patents on small things which in many instances have proved mines of wealth to the lucky discoverer. The list might be extended to a much larger number, but we only state those given in the Times.' Among these trifles is the favourite toy—the return ball' a wooden ball with an elastic string attached, selling for ten cents each, but yielding to its patentee an income equal to £10,000 a. year. The rubber tip on the end of lead pencils afford the owner of the royalty an indepandentffortane. The inventor of the gummed newspaper wrapper is also a rich man. The gimlet- pointed screw has involved more wealth than most silver mines, and the man who first thought of putting copper tips to children's shoes is as well off as if his father had left him JE400,000 in United States bonds. Although roller skates are not much used in countries where ice is abundant, in South. America, especially in Brazil, they are very highly es- teemed, and have yielded over £200,000 to their inventor. But he had to spend fully 125,000 dols. in England alone fighting in- fringements. The dancing Jim Crow,'a toy, provides an annual income of S15,000 to its inventor, and the common needle threader is worth £ 2,000 a year to the man who thought of it. The drive well' was an idea of Colonel Green, whose troops, during the war, were in want of water. Ho conceived the notion of driving a two-inch tube into the ground until water was reached and then attaching a pump. This simple contrivance was patented after the war, and the tens of thousands of farmers who have adopted it have been obliged to pay him a royalty, a moderate estimate of which is placed at £600,000 a year the stylographic pen also brings in £50,000 yearly the marking pen for shading in different colours, £ 20,000; rubber stamps the same. A very large fortune has also been reaped by a v estcm miner, who, ten 3 cars since, invented a metal rivet or eyelet at each end of the mouth of coat and pants pockets to resist the strain caused by the carriage of pieces of ore and heavy tools. ="
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