The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

CROPPING KITCHEN GARDENS. The commencement of a new year is a good time to begin noting down anything that is worth remembering in the daily events that are constantly occurring in all gardens. Habits of order and method are fostered by it, and much useful informa- tion is gathered together that will have an influence for good in after life. The natural conditions of no two gardens are exactly alike; hence the necessity for constant thought being brought to bear, especially upon the cropping of the kitchen garden. A well-supplied kitchen will often cover mistakes m other direc- tions but, as a rule, the man who can supply the kitchen well at all seasons possesses the qualities that will insure success in other departments, if he only gives due play to his energies. The great aim of the kitchen gardener should be not only to have everything of the best as regards quality, but to have all the successional crops meet each other. A superabundance of the most superior produce at one time will not compensate for a scarcity at another. In keeping up a regular supply of vegeta- 0 bles there are two matters especially important; the first is to sow or plant the right kinds at the proper seasons for succes- sion, and the second is to sow or plant just the right quanti- ties. For instance, in the case of cauliflowers, lettuce, or any other crop that is apt to bolt prematurely, or at any rate is much influenced by the seasons, sowing little and often should be the rule, at the same time taking advantage of the various aspects of the garden to suit the different crops to the varying seasons. There is no doubt that the majority of kitchen gardens are too much shaded and sheltored by fruit trees. The best vegetables are invariably produced in the large open spaces where the air can freely circulate amongst them. A warm, suan] spot under a south wall is a very desirable place for early crops, but the wants in this way are small in comparison with the requirements of the whole year. In a maggot-infested garden there should be no main crop of carrots, but, instead, a regular succession of sowing monthly, from Hie forced crop-3 under glass in January till the last sowing of Early Nantes to stand the winter in the border in the first week in August, and which can be sheltered in very severe weather with a sprinkling of dry, loose litter. Good sweet young carrots can be had all the year round in this way, without taking up more land or costing more than if the main-crop sowing had been relied on for a good part of the year's supply; and even where a clean crop free from maggots can be grown the old roots lose flavour before the young forced crop comes in, and the plan of sowing small successional crops will be found more satisfactory. In a less degree the same re- marks apply to onions. Where the maggots are troublesome, the autumn-sown crops generally escape their attacks, and-this fact should lead us, if we have any doubt of our soil, to sow at least a good half of the year's supply at that season. A rough plan of the kitchen garden is a great advantage in working out the season's work it should be drawn to scale, and the crops now occupying the ground marked on it. The more a subject is thought over, the more easy and simple it becomes, and if a thing is often present in the mind fresh lights are constantly breaking in upon us, and I suppose no one is so perfect in any- thing as to escape the necessity for wishing or trying to im- prove.-E. H., in The Field.

SPORT. BASCHURCH STEEPLE CHASES.-Baschurch Steeple Chases are fixed for Tuesday, March 25.

THE SHROPSHIRE AND WEST MIDLAND SHOW.—At a meeting of the Council of this Society a resolu- tion was unanimously passed to the effect that there was no site at Shrewsbury better suited for the exhibition of the Society, to be held there in July next, than the Quarry, providing that it would afford sufficient space, and the Surveyor was requested to inspect the proposed site and report. The Surveyor, Mr. E. Bremner Smith, accordingly inspected the ground, and he found that, allowing for the antici- pated increase of area required over any preceding year, the Quarry will afford ample accommodation. A letter has been received from the President, Mr. Severne, strongly advocating an application to the Shrewsbury Town Council to grant the use of the Quarry for this pur- Pose. A better or more convenient site could hardly be iouad. SHROPSHIRE CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE.-An ordinary monthly committee meeting of the Chamber was held in the office of the Society, College Hill, Shrewsbury, on Saturday, Jan. 18th, Mr. T. Bather in the chair. Pre- sent: Mr. T. Bowen Jones, Mr. C. Hawkins Mr. W. M. Dawes, and Mr. J. E. Severne, M.P. It was re- solved that Mr. Buckmaster, of the Science and Art departments, South Kensington, be invited to attend the general meeting of members of the Chamber to be held atbhrewsbury on Saturday, Jan. 25th, to explain the Scheme of the Science and Art Department with respect to Agricultural Education," and also that the resident secretary or master of the Science and Art Class in ohrewsbury be invited to attend the discussion. The annual general meeting of the niemberg of this Chamber will be oeld on Saturday, January 25th, at one o'clock, when the following subject will be discussed—" The scheme of the science and Art Department with respect to Agricultural education." The annual dinner of the Chamber will e place the same day at the Lion Hotel, at 3-30, under the presidency of Mr. Henry Bobertson, M.P. The <uuner is likely to be well attended. The following mem- of Parliament have already signified their intention ? Aeing present: Mr. Stanley Leighton, Sir Baldwyn ■^Jghton, Mr. J. E. Severne and Mr. C. C. Cotes. OOC°A.—GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING.By a thorough the natural laws which govern the operations of and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine les of well-selected cocoa, Mr Bpps has provided our giiKfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may 8U„? us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of ID *?es °* ^et that a constitution may be gradually built dredo « strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hun- ^he subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack shaff6^61" there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal Br«rvL V keeping ourselves well fortified wfth pure blood and a Pvvr nourished frame."—Civil Service Gazette.—Sold only in Ots labelled, "JAMES Epps & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, do in Che8 Complai.ts.-Thousands die annually through-neglect- a simple cough or cold. HILL'S MEDICATED BALSAM § Bs immediate relief, and completely cures coughs, colds,' in asthma, bronchitis, difficulty of breathing, consump- afo and all chest complaints. It contains no deleterious suo- "tances, is agreeable to taste, and can be taken by the most plicate adults and children. Testimonials have been received *rom aJi parta of the worid. Sold in bottles. Is. lid., 2s. 9d., cd and lis., by the maker, Edward Hill, Wellington, Somer- IF Loncion Agents: Barclay & Sons, Farringdon-street, and f Sanger & Sons, 150, Oxford-street, and most other chemists r^eughout the kingdom. Try it, and recommend it to your "lends.—Local Agent: G. J Saunders, chemist, Oswestry.

ENGLAND v. WALES. This match was played at Kennington Oval on Saturday last, Jan. 18, under anything but pleasant circumstances. The ground was covered with snow, while a mixture of snow and sieet fell during the greater part of the game. The attendance was not large, as there were not more than a hundred present. Play began at a quarter past three. Wales won the toss, and elected to defend the goal nearest the gasometer, leaving Cnrsham to kick off for England against the wind. The ball was well re- turned, and for a few minutes kept in the centre of the ground. Wales then forced the play into the English territory, Shone and Davies making very fine runs for them. The home forwards however, fought in a most determined manner, and the game was driven into the visitors' quarters. Here the ball was well met by Higham, Owen, and Kenrick, and once more trans- ferred to the half-way line. Wace, C'ursham, and Sorby then showed some capital passing for their side, and once more the ball was taken in much too close proximity to the Welsh goal to be comfortable. The English, however, were for a time kept at bay, but at last their efforts were crowned with success. A struggle took place on the left side of the Welsh goal, Bailey then middled the ball to Whitfield, who passed it between the posts. The visitors .fol- lowed up the kick-off well, and Davies and Roberts paid a visifto their opponents' ground, but they were quickly driven back, and once more the English, conspicuous amongst who*were Sorby, Mosforth, Wace, and Cursham, acted on t!B agressive. They were prevented from scoring for some time by the good back play of the Welsh. At length a well- combined rush on the part of Mosforth and Whitfield ran the ball up to the visitors' goal. The latter then kiciced it to Sorby, who placed the second goal to the credit of the English. There now remained ten lDmutes t half time, during which Cursham made a splemhd shot at his opponent8' goal, which, however, was well saved by Glascodine, the custodian of the Welsh fortress. Ends having been changed, the visitors, after a, short period, played much better together, and passed the ball to each other in a very able manner. Mosforth mafle a good run down the ground for the home team, and sent the ball over to Wace, who made an ineffectual attempt to score. Price and Davies then effected a good run, and shot the ball right into the goal-keeper's hands, but that player proved equal to the occasion and averted the danger. The game thus preceeded for some time, until at last Davies, Roberts, and Price took the ball down the left side of the ground, Roberts cleverly centred it, and Davies kicked it under the tape, thus gaining a goal for Wales. The visitors now redoubled their efforts to equalise matters, and for a time it certainly looked as though they would succeed in doing so. Just before play ceased Davies, claimed a foul against one of the opposing for- wards. This being allowed the ball should have been brought back to where the infringement of the law took place. As only those close to the spot were aware of the circumstance the game continued, and after Roberts had sent the ball between the posts, the Welshmen, who thought matters were now brought level were rather surprised that their efforts had been thrown away, and that the goal could not be reckoned. After this the visitors again menaced their opponents' lines, and although a shot by Shone struck the post, could not score further, and at the call of "time" England were left victors by two goals to one. Although according to the rules of the game victory rested with the English, the result was virtually a tie, the second goal for Wales being fairly got, but disallowed in consequence of a previous infringement of the law by an English player. Wales deserves great credit for making the stand they did against such formidable rivals, and had the game been for the full period (one hour and a half) instead of an hour, they would have probably turned the tables on their opponents, as during the last half time they hnd the best of the play and having regard to the fact that they lost the services of Heywood early in the game, and thus played a man short, the defeat, if defeat it be, is very much modified. The result of Saturday's play goes far to raise the hopes of the success of the Oswestry team for the Welsh Cup, as if with the assistance of two players they could make such a show against the pick of England, they should have little difficulty in disposing of their local rivals. The whole of the team played well; the forwards, after set- tling down, passed with great precision and judgment, and the backs and half backs kicked accurately and with their accus- tomed dash. Glascodine's goal keeping deserves special men- tion, as during the first half his post was no sinecure. Of the English forwards Wace was the most prominent, and Bailey and Bury did good service as half-back and back res- pectively. The sides were :— ENGLAND. Goal, R. D. Anderson (Old Etonians); Backs, C. W. Wilson (Oxford University), and L. Bury (Cambridge University); half- A • (Sheffield), and N. C. Bailey (Clapham Parry (Remnants), and T. H- Sorby. Wh?K) Vr'! vS1^e' W' H- Mosforth (Sheffield), and H. E. de^sf id 7 w Hniwsity); centres, H. Wace (Wan- C. W. Alcock(W^derers) (NottinSham)' captain; umpire, WALES. (Oswestry); backs, L. L. Kenrick $?'«ham (Oswestry) half-backs, w Davi«rS' ?ndv W- Williams (Oswestry) right side, W- Davies (Oswestry), and W. W. Shone fOswestrv) left nd8i anH V- Soh0rt9 (Llangollen); centre, c- Re^ree, R. Bastard (Upton Park.) The only alteration in the teams we published last wpek was the substitution of Anderson, of the Old Etonians for the Rev Mr. Blackmore of the Remnants (who failed to put in an ap: pearance) as goal keeper.. The tie between Oswestry and Wrexham for the Welsh Cup will be played at Wrexham on Saturday next.

ROYAL DENBIGH AND MERIONETH MILITIA. At a parade of the Permanent Staff of the Royal Denbigh and Merioneth Militia at the 'Brigade Depot Barracks, on Saturday, January 11th, Captain and Adjutant R. F. William- son "presented silver medals for long service and good conduct" to Colour-Sergeant Keating, 2nd Battalion 4th King's Own Regiment, and to Paymaster-Sergeant R. Seagrey, late 1st Battalion 23rd Royal Welsh Fusileers. Sergeant Keating had been previously decorated with three medals for service in the field as follows Served at the siege of Sebasto- polfrom June, 1855, including the assault of the Redan on ISth June. Medal with clasp for Sebastopol and Turkish medal. Served in the Indian Mutiny Campaign of 1857-58-59, including siege and capture of Lucknow, operations across the Goomtee, storming of the fort of Selimpore, actions of Jubroowlie and Poerwah, affair at Beirah, storming and capture, of Simree, action of Dundiakeria and Transgogra operations when the rebels were driven from Oude into Nepaul. Medal with clasp for Lucknow.

THE AFGHAN WAR. ATTEMPTED RIOTS AT CABUL. DISORGANIZATION OF THE AFGHAN ARMY The following despatch has been received from the Viceroy, dated January 16,1879 :—" Kohistanis attempted to create disturbance and plunder at Cabal, but were hJ- duced to withdraw by Yakoob. Hamed Khan, half brother of Azimatullali Khan Ghilzai, Has come in. Ghilzai chiefs urging Yakoob to make friends with British. Roberts continued progress towards western extremity of Khost. People friendly. Deserters from Afghan army confirm reports of desertions and disorgani- zation of army. Band of marauders having attacked a small post on Kojuk Pass, killing two and carry off one sepoy. Sandeman by night march surrounded village, which gave them shelter, recovering much property, and carrying off maliks as hostages. Marauders, however, es- caped with slight loss. Reports from Derajat state border quite quiet, and sufficiently guarded." ENGLISH SOLDIERS STABBED IN CANDAHAR. The following telegrams have been received from the Viceroy:— January 18. Turkestan soldiery very disaffected. A Hazareh cavalry regiment deserted bodily from Cabul. Disorder prevails in the city. Roberts reports return to Matoon after visiting south and west extremity of Khost Valley. People civil, promised to give no further trouble. Slight snow fallen on Sufeed Koh. Mongols show no signs of coming in, and are said to be collecting again. Sande- man has effected satisfactory arrangements with Achakzars who attacked party on Kojek, who have made full submission, restoring a wounded sepoy and captured arms and property. Commissioner Derajat telegraphs a report of the hillmen collecting for fresh attack on Tonk; reinforced and quite prepared. January 19. Two attempts at assassination in Candahar. Pistol fired at Major St. John, but without effect. Lieutenant Willis, artillery, dangerously stabbed. City otherwise quiet. Stewart proposes sending strong reconnaissances towards Girishk and Khelati-Gilzai. Roberts reports country quiet. Deputation from Mongols of the Upper Koorum come in, also sections of Jajis who have hitherto held aloof, and Durani, governor of Hariab. Cavagnari dismissed Ghilzai chiefs with presents and instructions to maintain order and to be ready to render service if required; they professed most friendly feelings and seemed pleased with reception. The Times correspondent telegraphs from Candahar:— Two attempts at assassination have been made here by fanatics, the first on Major St. John, political officer, who was fired at in the city. The shot missed, and the man was apprehended. The second was on Lieutenant Willis, of E battery, 4th brigade, Royal Artillery, and a sergeant of his battery. They were stabbed in the town by a man, who was immediately cut down by a non-commissioned officer of the 2nd Punjab Cavalry, to whom Captain Her- vey, of the 1st Punjab Cavalry, rendered speedy aid, the latter, however, being slightly wounded in one hand. Lieutenant Willis is seriously, but not dangerously wounded. The prisoner says he is a Ghazi. He will be hanged to-morrow. THE AMEER. The correspondent of the Times telegraphs a rumour circulating in Lahore, that the Ameer, disappointed in ob- taining assistance from General Kaufmann, is retracing his steps to Cabul, and that this is the secret of "the waiting policy of Yakoob. Is is said that the Ameer is travelling about Central Asia with nine elephants and 2,000 horses carrying his wives, his treasure, and his baggage. A telegram from Gulistan Karez says that Mir Afzul Khan, by the Ameer's orders, has been addressing the Pishin clans, urging immediate hostilities on behalf of the Ameer, and stating that great victories had been gained by the Afghans. In Khost the priests, who excite the population against us, have expressed themselves willing to accept our rule if pardon be granted to them. From Calcutta it is telegraphed that General Roberts has reconnoitred the southern and western extremities of the Khost Valley, returning to Matoon on the 15th inst. The people were friendly. TELEGRAM FROM THE VICEROY. The following telegram has been sent to the Press Association from the India Office for publication :— "From Viceroy, 21st January. "Gathering of Naziros, near Tonk, dispersed, after a few trifling attempts on neighbouring villages, easily repulsed."

A WELSHPOOL PROBATE SUIT. In the Probate and Divorce Division of the High Court of Justice, on Wednesday, January 15, the case of "Pearce v. Williams" came before the Right Hon. the President, Sir James Hannen, at Westminster. It was a suit in which the will of Harriet Louisa Williams, of Rose Cottage, Welshpool, was disputed on the ground of in- capacity and undue influence on the part of che defendant Mary Williams. Dr. Spinks and Mr. Pritchard appeared for the defend., ant, and Mr. Waddy, Q.C., and Mr. Bayford for the plaintiff, Mr. James Pearce, who was the executor of the will of Stephen Williams, next-of-kin of the testatrix, who died on the 5th of January, 1878. Mr. Harrison said he was a surgeon in practice at Welshpool, and also a justice of the peace for the county. He said be attended testatrix in her last illness, and up to the time of her death. She was a person of shrewd and clear intellect up to the hour of her decease, and in his opinion clearly able to make a valid disposition of her property. At the time of her decease she took an affectionate leave of Mary Williams, the defendant, and seemed to entertain the greatest affection for her. Mr.G. D. Harrison, solicitor, said he drew up the will in dispute from the instructions he received from the testa- trix. When he saw testatrix to take her instructions she was in bed in the house of the defendant. She told him she wished to settle her affairs. She said she wished £500 to be divided between Sarah Harding and Polly (Mary Jane Williams), and that Mary Wil- liams, her housekeeper, was to have all the rest. He asked her if she did not wish to leave her relatives anything, and she replied "No, not a penny; let those who have looked after me during my life have all." He repeated the question as regarded the relatives of the testatrix, and she repeated her determination most empha- tically. He went back to his office, drew out the will, and after that he attended testatrix, in company with his man- aging clerk, Mr. Littlewood, and the will was duly ex- ecuted by testatrix. Defendant was not present either when the instructions were given or when the will was ex- ecuted. He kept the will by direction of testatrix, and after death he then communicated to the defendant that she was the residuary legatee. He did not communicate to the defendant the interest she had under the will until after the funeral of the testatrix. At the time testatrix executed the will, she was most certainly competent to make a will. The property of testatrix amounted to about 21,600. Mr. Littlewood said he attested the will in company with Mr. Harrison. At the time the testatrix was per- fectly sensible, and fully comprehended the act in wnich she was engaged. The testatrix died on the 6th De- cember, 1877. By Mr. Waddy-He had no doubt about the capacity of the testatrix. The Rev. Mr. Frith said he was formerly senior vicar of Welshpool. He had known testatrix and her father. He also knew the defendant Mary Williams. The testa- trix appeared to have the greatest affection for her. Testa- trix was not a person likely to be unduly influenced. Mr. Hill was the present vicar. He did not know whether he was in court. Mary Williams, the defendant, was next examined. She said she had been housekeeper to Miss Williams's father, and when she entered on her duties the testatrix was about six years of age. She had never in the slightest de- gree influenced the testatrix in making the will. She had, in fact, brought testatrix up, as, at the time of her death, she had been with her six and thirty years. Testatrix used to express disapprobation of the conduct of her re- latives. Sarah Harding said she was in the service of the testa- trix. She never saw any undue control exercised over the testatrix by the defendant. She (witness) received k275 under the will. Testatrix used to say she did not wish to see her relatives. Testatrix was perfectly sensible when she died. Mary Jane Williams (Polly), niece of the defendant, a legatee of JE275, gave similar evidence. A number of disinterested witnesses having been exam- ined, who all testified to the affection which existed be- tween testatrix and Mary Williams, Mr. Waddy said he would not, after such evidence, further occupy the Court in opposing the will. The jury found that the will had been legally executed, and further that there had been no undue influence on the part of Mary Williams. His loidship pronounced for the will, and condemned the plaintiff in the costs of the cause.

TRIAL OF THE CITY OF GLASGOW BANK DIRECTORS. The trial of the six directors and the manager of the Glasgow^ City Bank commenced on Monday, Jan. 20th, in the High Court of Justiciary, at Edinburgh, before the Lord Justice Clerk (Lord Moncreiff) Lord Craigbill, and Lord Mure. All of the prisoners, with the exception of Stewart, who surrendered to his bail, were brought up in custody from gaol. The Court was crowded, and there was a large number of persons outside the building who were unable to obtain admission. The Lord Advocate and the Solicitor-General for Scotland conducted the prosecution on behalf of the Crown, and fourteen legal gentlemen were present to defend the prisoners. Upwards of one hundred and fifty witnesses are to be examined, and more than a wagon load of books and papers were brought into court. The indictment is very voluminous, and contains seventeen charges, the principal of which are for issuing false balance sheets, overdrawing private accounts, and for purloining the funds belonging to depositors. The whole of the sitting was taken up by the discussion of the legal argument raised by Mr. Macintosh, who represents the prisoner Taylor, against the absence of the charges, contained in the indictment. The Court took time to consider the points raised. The proceedings against the seven Directors of the City of Glasgow Bank, charged with fraud, embezzlement, and theft, were resumed on Tuesday morning, in the High Court of Justiciary. The Lord Justice Clerk gave judgment on the point raised on Monday as to the rele- vancy of the charges in the indictment. He held that except as to the article withdrawn by the Lord Advo- cate the charges were sufficiently relevant to re- quire proof before the jury. The other judges concurred. The Jury was then sworn, and after a number of witnesses had been examined in formal proof of the custody and of books and papers, Mr. Clark, sheriff of Lanarkshire, handed in the declarations made before him by the prisoners, all of whom declared themselves not guilty of falsehood or fraud, and de- nied their personal knowledge of the condition of the Bank. Dr. McGregor, of Glasgow, who had examined the affairs of the bank at the request of the Directors, stated that he had found a deficiency of 95,000,000, and that the assets were over-estimated to the extent of £ 1,500,000; also that some of the directors and certain firms had overdrawn their accounts to a very large amount. Mr. Jameson, one of the liqui- dators of the bank, who had examined its affairs at the request of the managers of the Scotch banks, gave a similar account. Four firms had advances amounting to nearly 26,000,000. Mr. William Morrison, accountant to the bank, stated that for some years he had by the order of Patter and the manager al- tered certain figures, so as to show smaller liabilities on the part of the bank.—The Court adjourned at five o'clock, the jury being informed they must be kept to- gether till the close of the trial. The trial was continued on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Mr. William Morrison, accountant of the bank, whose exami- nation was not oompleted when the Court rose on Tues- day, was again placed in the box, and questioned by the Lord Advocate. He enumerated various instances in which the balance-sheet issued by the bank to the public last year fcdsely over-stated the assets of the Company, and under-estimated their liabilities. In the credit tac- count the misrepresentations amounted to more than £ 3,000,000, while the cash in hand was over-stated to the extent of £ 200,000. If the bank had really held the securities they pretended to hold there would have been nothing wrong in this, but as they did not he was unable to justify the entries. These false balance sheets had been issued in 1877 and; J.$7jS, and on each occasion they had been revised by rotter, a director, and Air. Stronach, the manager. Mr. Leresche, secretary of the bank, was also examined.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffie receipts for the week ending January 19th, 1879. Miles open 178.|. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 1,099; merchan- dise, minerals, and live stock, £ 1,708 total for the week, £ 2 807 Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year. Miles open, 178 £ Passengers, parcels, Ac., £ 1205: merchandise, minerals, and live stock, il,Jlo; total for the week, £ 3,123. Aggregate from commence- ment of half-year to this date, £ 7,254; last year, £ 8,025.

rAiammRs, COLUDIN. A serious outbreak of cattle disease has occurred among cattle belonging to Mr. Ayscough, of Wykeham Hall, near Louth and Market Rasen. It proved to be splenic apoplexy. Several animals have been destroyed, and the rest isolated. The Local Cattle Plague Committee have declared the farm and its vicinity infected, and the Inspector from the Home Office has commenced a thorough investigation. The outbreak of pleuro-pneumonia, which was reported to have taken place at Ty Mawr, Ffynnongroew Farm, about a month ago, has resulted in the whole of the cattle on the farm being slaughtered. The outbreak was at first detected by Mr. Charles Cartwright, V.S., and the cow affected was at once slaughtered. In a few weeks afterwards a second outbreak of the disease took place with a like result, and on Monday, Jan. 13 a co> and calf which were affected were slaughtered. The disease first broke out in a cow bought from an Irish dealer at Abergele fair about three months ago. We have received the following from an eol(} relative to Paraffin as an insecticide :— The fashion of apply paraffin to plants will explode it is the nastiest thin i lstence. Nothing looks better than oiled foliage foratime^d some will find to their cost how much washing off J takes. Every drop remains where it falls I thought my Camellias fine, when one day Mr. Richard Smiths traveUer made a dead stop at them and inquired what I had beendoing to the Camellias. I told him I had been using Muted for scale. Have it washed off,' he replied, °* J"? them. There is nothing more clogging to a system than oil, and every particle you apply "mains on the plants.' I believe Mr. Petch was right, and I shall apply no more oil to my CameHias.Journal of Horticuitiiie. In some excellent notes on the use of lime in !^e. Tribune, Professor Caldwell observes that lnne, m the form of quicklime, is extensively used in all countries wier » is carried on in an intelligent manner, as an <pp ,.onav,le soQ, and the beneficial results of its ur^e^n^?n these results are manifested in larger of better quality, in better and sweeter herhageiri the pastures, and often in more rapid maturing oftli P-, gained by this use of lime cannot usuaUy be to supply the plant with the lime that it needs for its own sustemnus. The quantity used ranges all the way from 1,500 to 12,000 lbs. to the ffre, whilst the ^hole wheat crop req„as o.il^W bs., an^a found so poor in lime as to need some further ^der that the stock than is given in the usual manu■ {t tl crops may find all that they need, but such isnot^ o"en the case m agriculture.produces y on other constituents of the tooa oi J so altering their chemical relations as to m.Jre them assimilable in larger proportion— Journal of Hoi t culture. About a veir a-o the Prairie Farmer contained a recipe for ketnh^ e JsTlon° time It was simply to pack them in a cool place, smalf end down, in kegs or boxes ^iTted cotuZT dered dried earth, or common road cluo. oi sifted coal aslies These settled between the _eggs, kept t air nnrl nrpvAnfpd eviooration of the white oi spoiling the }OlK. The exnerfment was t?ied, says our contemporary, last June, before the intensely hot weather that succeeded. On taking the eggs out of the packing a few days ago they were as fresh and clean-looking as if fresh laid. On testing them for the table they could not be told from fresh ee"s When these were put down eggs sold at fi p«nts' a dozen They are now worth 18 cents., or an advance of *200 per cent. This ought to pay. The shell of an egM is very Porous Left exposed to the air it passes through thf shell SI soon spoils the contents. When placedm apiclde of limn md salt the e2»s may be preserved, but at the expense of aualitv They mav°also be oiled or varnished, or covered ^th glycerine or Sge. These all answer the purpose more or less, but change the external appearance of the egg so much as to injure the sale. Eggs packed in dry kept cool, and perfectly dry. are a complete success, and could not be dis tingui- ed from perfectly fresh eggs just Journal of Hor- ticultw*

GRAND NATIONAL HIJNT COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Stewards of tho OrandNatmnalHuntCom- mittee was held at Messrs. Weatherby's Office, 6, Old Burhns- Street, on Monday January 13.. ,r Stewards of Baschurch Races, 1S78 having reported Mr J- Wright, the owner of Rockingham, and Mr. M.. Harper. the nder, for a gross case of pulling at their meeting, it was decided that Messrs. J. Wright and M. ftarper be warned off every course Jjhere the Grand National Rules are in force for two years from this date; and that no horse their property, or nominated by them, or trained by them, or in any way under their care, J°inL care, management, or superintendence, be allowed to run for any race at any meeting where the rules of the Grand National Hunt Committee are in force and that the case be reported to the Stewards of the Jockey Club.

COURSING FIXTURES. Halston January 24 Ridgway Club (Lytham); January 29 RACING FIXTURES. Carmarthen Hunt .« February 6 Birmiigham February 11 KemptonPark February 14 Doncaster Hunt February 17 Croydon February 18 Manchester February 21 Lincoln Hunt!j j j.' February 25 Streatham February 25 Sandown Park .February 27 Baschurch March 25 Bangor ..April 4

WELSH ASSOCIATION CUP. NEWTOWN v. CHIRK. These clubs met in the third round at Newtown on Saturday, and the result was in favour of the home club by two goals to none. Chirk got one oal, which the referee disallowed, and 11 third was kicked by Newtown, but a palpable case of "hands" prevented its counting. Play did not commence till twenty-five minutes past the time fixed (two o'clock), when Chirk, winning the toss, elected to kick against a slight incline to the goal near the railway. The ball on getting in play was kicked iu touch by Newtown, the throw in enabling the visitors to approach their goal; the backs returned it to the centre, where the Davies's got in possession, and passing well up the wing obtained a corner kick. The ball wa.s put up to the front of goal but handled, and Newtown got a kick off; it was brought back on the right side and played in touch near the corner, and afterwards kicked behind the Newtown goal. Thd Newtown forwards got a run in the centre, but Williams tackled Morgan and sent the ball back. W. Davies took a long shot at Newtown goal, which Hibbert stopped, and then Morgan ran the ball up to the Chirk goal, where a scrimmage took place, E. Morris sending it over the bar. The Chirk forwards again attacked the Newtown goal, but Ward got the ball out, and it was taken behind the Chirk lines. Newtown got a throw in from touch, and sent the ball up to the Chirk goal. Conde left his post, but failed to intercept it, and the ball passed outside the posts. Some good passing between Owen in the centre and the right wings took the ball up to the Newtown end, a shot by Griff. Owen going behind wide of the mark. A run was made to Chirk goal, and Dodd missed his kick. Williams, however, got up in time and kicked the ball back. It was shortly after re- turned and kicked behind by Morgan. Another attack was made on the left wing by Newtown. Dodd floored Oliver, and Wil- liams got the ball away, but hands" gave the assailants a free kick, which passed behind the lines unmolested. Some very good! play now took place, both sets of forwards passing with considerable accuracy. Newtown, however, got the bast of it, and a scrimmage occurred in front of the Chirk goal, through which the ball passed, but an appeal for hands being allowed the goal did not count. Conde in kicking out sent the ball to the left wings, who passed it well up, but sent it wide of its mark. Newtown got a free kick in front of the Chirk goal, and after a short struggle Mainwaring relieved the position. Roberts made a dash up the right wing, and sent the ball behind the lines. Again the play was taken to the Chirk territory, but Dodd and Williams were equal to the emergency, and nothing come of ¡t, and ater a run on the left by W. Davies, the home team got a throw in near the corner flag. Mainwaring prevented its taking effect, and W. Davies put the ball behind the Newtown goal. Another attack was made on the right side, and Griffith Owen sent the ball through the posts, but the referee disallowed the goal. Roberts next took a shot at the Newtown goal, which passed over the bar, and then Newtown got a free kick in the Chirk quarters, and a goal seemed likely to be scored, but Morgan let his chance slip by, and the Chirk forwards got in possession. Masters kicked the ball back, and D. Williams made a quick run in the centre, and a shot at goal. Dodd kicked the bali against Buckley, aim the latter rushed it through, and the first goal scored at 3.3. This was disputed on the ground that the player had handled the ball, but the referee ruled otherwise. Newtown made another attack, Morgan taking a good shot, which just passed outside [the [posts, and they had a free kick in front of goal, when ends were changed. Newtown took the ball up to Chirk goal, where Dodd got it away, but the former sent it behind the lines this was followed by a run towards Newtown goal, at which a shot was taken. Hibbert kicked the ba,ll back, and an attack on the left wing resulted in the ball going behind. A run by the Chirk left wing was followed by one by the corre- sponding players of the home team, and after a throw in from touch by the latter, W. Davies made a very fine run, but got the ball in touch when in his opponents' quarters. This relieved the position which was again threatened, and then the Newtown forwards made an attack, and Dodd, kicking the ball behind, a corner kick was obtained. Nothing came of this, and Roberts, getting in possession, took the ball past the Newtown backs, but missed his shot at goal. A throw in by Chirk was followed by a tussle in front of goal; the Newtown backs, however, pre- vailed, and after the ball had passed once harmlessly behind the Chirk goal, D. Williams sent it through, and scored a second goal at 3 25. This was also disputed on the ground of "offside," but allowed. The visitors now made strenuous etforts to score, and were nearly rewarded, a very fine shot was just reached by the goal keeper and sent barely over the bar. The corner kick went behind. Morgan took the ball up the centre to the Chirk side, from whence it was returned, but shortly afterwards kicked behind the goal line. The two Davies's passed the ball up the left wing, and obtained a corner kick. No result followed, and after a run by J. Owen another was obtained; this was also fruitless, and the Newtown forwards getting in possession, the ball was sent behind the line by Morgan. Chirk got another corner kick but failed to kick a goal, and Newtowu obtained a free kick near their opponents' goal; the defenders, however, got the ball away. A shot by Morgan was kicked away by Conde. Roberts and Owen oil the right made a run for Ciiirk, but played the ball in touch. W. Davies got the ball from the throw in and made a run, when he was fouled by Ward. The free kick was well returned by the Newtown backs, and Morgan took a shot, the ball going behind the Chirk goal. The ball was then taken down the right side, and another corner kick for Chirk was sent behind the line when time was called. Although, on paper, the match looked like a walk over for such an old-established club like Newtown, the above notes will show that it was by no means the case, the Chirk men having at times, and particularly towards the end, the best 01 the play, but they iailed to make use of their frequent opportunities to score, and should have made better use than they did of their many corner kicks. They are, however, a young club, and deserve credit for running into the third ties, and with another year's experience will doubtless be a thorn in the side of many of the stronger clubs. Newtown had several young players in the team, who showed much promise, particularly Williams, who kicks with much de- liberation, but on the whole they are scarcely the stamp of players to successfully carry off the cup, although it is probable they will now play otf in the final. The Chirk men were evidently dissatisfied with the result, and we may suggest that if the referee in each tie were shosen by the Association there would be less disputing over his decisions. The following composed the respective teams :— NEWTOWN. Goal Hibbert, backs W. Woosman and M. Masters, half- backs W, Edwards, G. Ward, and E. Morris, right side E. Morgan (captain) and H. Buckley, left side E. Oliver anti J Ashley, centre D. Williams, umpire C. D. Ray. CHIRK. Goal C. Conde, backs J. Dodd (captain) and J. Williams, half- backs H. Mainwaring and G. Edwards, rig-ht side E. (tohorts and Griffith Owen, left side W. Davies and E. Davies, centres J. M. Owen and F. Owen, umpire T. Thomas. Referee, Mr Boden (Wrexham). WHITE STAR (NEWTOWN) v. BANGOR. These Club8 aain met to decide their tie for the above cnp at Chester, on Saturday, Jan. 18 (the first match at Wrexham ending in a draw), and after about half an hour's play,in which the Stars scored three goals and the Bangor one, the game came to an untimely end. One of the Stars being kicked by an adver- sary, retalinted, and for this was knocked down by the Bangor umpire, and the tempers of tho men being in anything but a playful mood, the game was abandoned. e

On Thursday, Jan. 16, the officers of the Wellington UnionfpresentedMr. Vaughan, one of the relieving officers, upon the occasion of his marriage, with a handsome set of Wedgwood jugs. The Board of Trade enquiry into the loss of the State of Louisana, concluded in Glasgow on Thursday. The Court held that stranding was caused by the strongpring tide driving the vessel on the rock, sufficient allowance for it not having been made. The captain and officers had their certificatas returned. OINTMENT AND PILLS.—Sudden changes of temperature sorely try all persons prone to rheaumatism, sciatia, tic doloreux, and many maladies scarcely less painful, though of shorter duration. On the first attack of stiffness or suffering in any muscle, joint, or nerve, recourse should immediately be had to fomenting the seat of disease with hot brine and rubbing in this remarkable Ointment, which will assuage the uneasiness of the part, subdue inflammation, and reduce the swelling. The Pills, simultaneously taken, will rectify constitutional disturb- ances and renew the strength. No remedy heretofore discovered has proved so effective as the Ointment and Pills for removing gouty, rheumatic, and scrofulous attacks, which afflict all ages, and are commonly called hereditary. MARKET REPORTS. CORN AVERAGES, For the week ending January 18. The following are the quantities sold and the prices this year and last year QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICES. This year. Last year. This year. Lastyear. Wheat 52,141 39,425 3Ss. Ild. 52s. Id. Barley. 66,095 77,488 36s. lid. 44s. 8d. Oats 4,422 4,887 19s. 8d. 23s. 9d. Corn, &c. Li VFRPOOL, TUESDAY.-There was a very good attendance to-day, and a very fair trade was done in wheat, chietiy red descriptions, which were rather in sellers' favour. White Californian was quiet, at a decline of 2d. V cental on the week. Flour unchanged. Beans in fair request, and steady. Peas unaltered. Indian corn taken to a fair extent, at firm rates; new 4s. 9d., and old 4s. lOd.$cental. PRICJES (this day). a. d. a. d. American VVheat, V luo lbs 7 4 to 9 8 English Flour, zti 1uO lbs 13 1 13 11 Malting Barley, V 100 lbs 8 3 9 6 Grinding Barley, V 100 lbs 5 0 6 9 English Oats, %s 100 lbs 6 2 9. 1 Egyptian Beans,$100 lbs 6 6 7 6 Indian corn, American new ivhite 5 0 5 1 mixed American 4 9 4 loi Malt, pale new Eiiglisli, 14 quarter 59 0 69 0 LONDON, WEDNESDAY.—The market was very quiet. Both wheat and flour were quoted at Monday's prices. Other articles remain without alteration in value. Business, however, was very limited. -Arrivals: British wheat, 610 quarters; barley, 2,240 quarters. Foreign wheat, 20,700 quarters; barley, 7,490 quarters; oats, 52,610 quarters; maize, 12,9j0 quarters; flour, 520 sacks and 3,220 barrels. CURRENT PRICES OF GRAIN AT MARK LANE. S. 8. Wheat, new Essex and Kent (white'* 38 to 46 Ditto ditto (red). 33 44 Wheat, Norfolk, Lincoln, and Yorkshire (red) 35 45 Barley (Chevalier) 38 56 Malt, English pale, new 65 84 Uats, English feed 21 27 Beans (Mazagan) 33 35 Peas, white boilers (English). 36 40 » tt (foreign) ^5 36 Alaize 26 Flour, Town Households, ;¡¡¡1¡!80 lbs., 36s to 40s. MANCHESTER, THURSDAY.—The market was quiet. Both English and foreign wheat brought last week's prices for ap- proved quality; lower sorts rather cheaper. Flour in limited request, without any change in value Oats dull and favouring buyers. Beans firm. Maise about 3d. quarter lower. WAKEFIELD, FRIDAY.—There demand for wheat was not active to-day, but last week's prices were maintained. Barley met a slow sale, at rather lower rates. Beans, oats, and laaize quiet. LIVERPOOL, FRIDAY'.—The market opened with a fair de- mand for wheat, and prices continued steady without change throughout, except Californian, which was fleely offered at a decline of it!l. V cental. The general business was not large. Flour in fair demand, at Tuesday's rates. Beans slow and easier. Indian corn brought full previous rates to id. t cental advance for new, but old rather in buyers' favour. LONDON, MONDAY.—The market was dull, and little business was done. Both English and foreign wheat sold slowly at late values. Flour met a dull trade, without quotable change in prices. Oats very dull; Russians tended lower. Maize steady. Barley, beans, and peas quiet.—Arrivals: British wheat, 4,0^9 quarters; barley, 1,466 quarters; oats, 714 quarters; flour, 17,543. Foreign wheat, 49,733 quarters; barley, 2,925 quarters; oats, 71,009 quarters; maize, 3,314 quarters; flour, 14121 sacks and 14,760 barrels. SHREWSBURY, SATURDAY.—There was not a large attend- ance at this market, and business was rather quiet.—Prices at the close were;— White Wheat, V 75 lbs s. d. d. White Wheat, 75 tbs. 6 0 6 7 Red ditto „ 5 9 6 0 Barley (malting) 5 3 6 0 Barley (grinding) 0 0 0 ø Oats, ¥ 225 lbs 16 0 19 6 Beans,$235 lbs 17 0 18 0 Peas,$225 lbs 15 0 17 0 Malt 9 0 9 6 BRIDGNORTH, SATURDAY.—The following were the prices at this market:1 White wheat, 5s. 8d. to 6s. 6d. 40 72 lbs.; red wheat, old, Os. Od. to Os. Od.; red, new, 6s. Od. to 6s. Od. Malting barley, 5s. Od. 6s. Od. V 33 quarts; grinding barley, 10s. Od. to 13s. 6d. V 200 lbs. Beans, 14s. Od. to ISs. od. V 200 lbs. Peas, 14s. Od. to 15s. Od. V 200 lbs. Oats, 12s. 6d. to 14s. Od.$160 lbs. Indian corn, lls. Od. to 12s. 6d.$200 lbs. Malt, 8s. ad. to 9s. 0d.— There was a good attendance of farmers, millers, maltsters, and corndealers, and a fair quantity of wheat was on offer, which fully sustained last week's prices; indeed very good samples were worth rather more money, and a good business was done. Barley had during the whole day a some- what downward tendency, several sales being completed at lower rates than last week. CHESTER, SATURDAY.—The value of prime red wheat was this day 8s. 2d.$cental. There was very little doing in oats prices unchanged. WELSHPOOL, MONDAY'.—Wheat, 6s. 6d. to 7s. Od. qR 80 !hR.; barley, 5s. Od. to 5s. 3d. izO 40 quarts; oats, 15s. Od to 18s. Od.; eggs, 00 to 8 for a shilling; butter, Is 4d. to Is. 6d. 40 lb.; fowls, Os. Od. to 4s. Od. v couple; ducks, Os. 0,1. to 6s. 0d. 6 couple; geese, Os. Od. to 0.9. Of. each., turkeys, Os. Od. to OOs. 0,1. each; potatoes, Cs. Od. to 5s. 6d. 90 lbs. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY (Jan. 21). —Wheat, Os. Od. to Os. Od. V 75 lbs.; barley, Os. Od. to Os. Od.; oats, OOs. to oos. eggs, 8 to 9 for a shilling; butter, Is. 4d. to Is. 5d. 13 lb.; fowls, 4s. 0 i. to 6s. Oil. :tj! couple; ducks, Os. od. to Os. Od. :tj! couple; geese, 5s. to 7s. each; turkeys, 6s. Od. to 7s. Od. each; potatoes, 8 lbs. for sixpence; beef, 8d. to lOd. lb.; mutton, 8d. to 10.1.; veal, 5d. to 7d.; lamb, Od. to OOd.; pork, 5d. to 7d. OSWESTRY, WEDNESDAY (Jan. 22).-The following were the quotations: Wheat, 5s. 8d. to 6s. 2d.$75 lbs.; barley (malt- iug), 5s. Od. to 5s. 10d.; oats, 2s. 9d. to 3s. 6d.; butter. Is. 4d. to Is. 7d.$tb.; eggs, 6 to 7 for a shilling; fowls, 3s. 6(1. to 4s. Od. $couple; ducks, us. 6d. to 6s. Od.$couple; geese, 0s. Od. to Os. Od. each; turkeys, Os. Od. to Os. Od. each; potatoes, 16 tbs. to 18 lbs for a shilling. WREXHAM, THURSDAY.—Wheat, 5s. 9d. to 6s. Gd. V 75 lbs.; barley, 4s. Od. to 5s. 9d.; oats, 3s. Od. to 3s. 10d.; butter, Is. 5d. to Is. 6d. V 18 oz.; eggs, 7 to 8 for a shilling; fowls, 4s. Od. to 5s. Od. ? couple; ducks, 4s. 6d. to 5s. 6d. 40 couple; geese, 9d. to lOd. V lb.; potatoes, 4s. Od. to 4s. 6d 90 lbs. Cattle. METROPOLITAN, MONDAY.—Business was very quiet and depressed in tone. The demand for best qualities of beasts, including Aberdeens, has been languid, and lower prices were submitted to. Choice Scotch, with a few prin.e Herefords, could alone be quoted 5s. 6d :tj! 8 lbs. with occasionally rather more for the former breeds; choice and useful 2d. to 4d., and seconds fully 4d. lower. The British supply comprised 530 Scotch, 400 Irish, 750 Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, and 1,120 Midland and Home Counties. Sheep were d. 8 lbs. lower.— Prices: Beef, 4s. 6d. to 5s. 6d.; mutton, 5s. 4d. to 6s. 10d.; veal, 5s. 6d. to 6s. 4d.; pork, 3s. 8d. to 4s. 4d. The stock on offer consisted of 5,410 beasts, 11,300 sheep, 40 calves, and 10 pigs; included in which were 610 foreign beasts, and 270 foreign sheep. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.—There was a good average supply of stock at market far the time of the year, the numbers being 2,000 beasts and 6,503 sheep. The demand was very dull, and prices lower. There were i-ome very fine American cattle on offer. Country customers were very numerous.—Prices Best beasts, 7 £ d. to 8d.$lb.; second ditto, 6d. to 7d.; American, Gd. to 71d.; sheep, 8d. to lOd. SALFORD, TUESDAY.—There was a large supply of beasts on offer. Trade ruled slow, and sellers had to make substan- tial concessions to do business. About 100 American beasts were penned, and 6jd. to 7id. 13 lb. was asked. The number of sheep was larger, and trade in this department also ruled dull, and prices were reduced fully id. V lb. A good steady trade was done in calves, at the full rates of last week.—Quotations Beef, 5jd. to (ild. mutton, 8jd. to 9Jd.; veal, sd. to 9id. SHREWSBURY, TUESDAY.—There was a good attendance of buyers, but business was not not very brisk, many of the animals being sent back unsold.—Beef made 7d. to 8 £ d.$lb.; mutton, 8d. to 9id.; veal, 9d.; pigs, 8s. 6d. to 10s. V score. LONDON DEAD MEAT MARKET, MONDAY.—The follow- ing were the quotations V 8 lbs. by the carcase: Middling and interior beef, 2s. 4d. to 4s. Od.: prime ditto, 4s. 4d. to 4s. 10d.; mi Idling and inferior mutton, 3s. Od. to 4s. 8d.; prime ditto, 5s. Od. to 5s. 8d.; veal, 5s. 4d. to 5s. 8d.; large pork, 3s. 4d. to iJs. 8d.; small ditto, 4s. Od. to 4s. 4d.—Trade was very neavy this morning, although the supply was only moderate, and the weather frosty. BIRMINGHAM, TUESDAL-There were at market to-day :— Beasts 266, sheep 835, pigs 921. The whole of the trade was very quiet.—Quotations: Beef, 7d. to 7id. lb.; mutton, std. to lOti. V lb.; bacon pigs, 8s. fid. V score; sows, 7s. to 7s. 6d.: porket pigs, 10s. to 10s. 3d. Miscellaneous. LIVERPOOL PROVISION, WEDNESDAY. Beef has been flat during the past week, and prices have been in a measure nominal, especially for extra India mes. Pork slow, and new Eastern has declined 2s. 10 barrel. Bacon has been in good demand, closing at 2s. 6d. to 3s. 6d. higher on the week all round. Shoulders 3s. and hams 3s. to 4s. 40 cwt. dearer. Cheese taken steadily, and ordinary qualities were 5s. dearer than on the previous Wednesday. Butter in fair demand, superior sorts making more money. Lard firm at 32s. to 32s. 6d.$cwt. Tho market generally is favourably influenced by buoyant re- ports from America. IRISH AND AMERICAN PROVISIONS, LIVERPOOL, FRI- DAY.-Butter: There is a steady enquiry for choice qualities, which bring full prices. Bacon in improved demand, sales being on a liberal scale. Lard: The firmness of holders has somewhat checked the demand. Cheese experiences a fair sale, without alteration in value. LONDON PROVISION, MONDAY.-The arrivals last week from Ireland were 4,951 bales bacon, and from foreign ports 23,312 packages butter and 971 bales bacon. Trie butter market rules steady and firm for really fine qualities, which are in short supply, but inferior descriptions meet a very slow sale, at ir- regular prices. Quay price for Dutch 120s. to 126s. In the bacon market there was a steady business transacted, at little change in prices, but fat and stout meat met an improved sale. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS, LONDON, MONDAY. Current Prices:- s. d. s. d. Cloverseed, British, com., cwt. 60 6 @ 64 0 Foreign, red „ 56 0 64 0 „ white 76 0 90 0 Trefoil, fine new „ 21 0 26 0 Ryegrass, British,$quarter 22 0 24 0 Ittlian, V t ewt 32 0 34 0 Linseed, ;0 quarter 53 0 68 0 Rapeseed 11 60 0 66 0 Tares, new winter 4 0 6 0 Mustard, brown and white. 9 0 13 0 LONDON POTATO, MONDAY.—The supplies of potatoes have been very niodei ate, and the trade remains quiet. Goed pota- toes are steady. Victorias 120s. to 150s. 40 ton. Flukes 120s. to 140s. Regents. 100s. to 130s. „ Champions SOs. to 100s. WORCESTER HOP, SATURDAY. Messrs. Piercy, Long- bottom, and Faram, in their circular, say-Our market is quiet, and not well supplied. The hops on hand meet most of the requirements, but choice qualities are scarce. Prices unaltered and firm. LONDON HOP, -AOND A.T.-The demand during the past week has been good for the period of the year. Extremely choice and coloury samples are very scarce, and consequently command full rates. Medium and low move off slowly with no alteration in values. The demand for yearlings and olds is very small. Mid and East Kent £ 2 5 £ 3 0. JE410 Weald of Kent 2 0. 2 10 3 10 Sussex 2 0 2 10 3 10 Farnliam 3 0. 4 0 5 0 Worcester. 3 0. 4 0. 6 0 Foreign. 1 15 3 6. 4 i BRADFORD WOOL, THURSDAY. There is a rather less uneasy feeling to-day, but users of wool still continue to operate from hand to mouth, and the slight improvement noticed at the beginning of the year is barely maintained. Orders for yarns and pieces are also very restricted. A few sorts in mixtures and other tube yarns are enquired for, and twofolds receive rather more attention. LIVERPOOL WOOL, FRIDAY. Rather less business has been doue here this week than during the previous one, but there is no change in prices. About 130 bags of fair average mohair have been sold at Is. lId. :Ib. Of 1,047 bales River Plate offered at public auction here on the 14th Jan. about 800 bales were disposed of at prices on a par with last December rates as regards full-woolled parcels, but inferior ones sold with some irregularity. About 13,000 bales East India will be brought forward at the public sales from the 21st to 24th, to be followed by miscellaneous descriptions.—Quotations: East India white, 5d. I2d.; yellow, 3id. to 19Jd.; gray, <fcc., 3d. to 9id.; washed Peruvian, 9d. to 14Jd.; washed River Plate, lOJd. to 14d.; unwashed River Plate, 6d. to 9W.; washed Morocco, 9d. to lid unwashed Morocco, 4d. t0 6a.; Egyptian white, 7d to 13d.; Oporto fleece, lOfd. to lid.; mohair, Is. lOd. to Is. lid.; alpaca, Is. 3Jd. to is. 6d. WOLVERHAMPTON HIDE, SKIN, AND FAT, SATUR- DAY.—Hides, 95 th. and upwards, 3Jd. V tb.; 85 to 94, S!d.; 75 to 84, ad.; 65 to 74, 2d.; 56 to 64, 21d.; 56 and under, 2iti. Cow, 2id. to 23d.; bulls, 2jd.; flawed and irregular, 2id.; kips, Od. to 2d. hides, Os. Od. to 12s. 6d. each. CaK 17 lb. and upwards, 4Jd.; 12 to 16, 5d.; 9 toll, 5d.; light, ^d.: flawed and irregular, 3Jd. Wools, A-l, Os. 0a.; A, 6s. Id.; B, 4s. 3d. each. Pelts, A, 0s. Od.; B, 0s. Od. each. Lambs, A, Os. Od.: B, Os. Od. each. Fat, 2jd. to 2§d. «»lb.—JNO. S. D'ARCY, Broker Cleveland-street. ANOTHER REPORT.—Hides, 95 lb. and upwards, ed. to 3d.; 85 to 94, Od. to 3td.; 751to 84, 3d. 65 to 74, 21d.; 56 to 64, 21d.; 55 and under, 2 £ d. Cows, 65 lb. and upwards, 2 £ <L; 64 and under, 2|d.; bulls, 2§d.; flawed and irregular, 2Jd.; kips, Od. Horse hides, Os. Od. to Os. Od. each. Calf, 17 lb. and upwards, 41 12 to 16, 6d.; 9 to 11, 6d.; light, 4d.; flawed and irregular, ÖII. Wools, Is. 6d. to 6s. Od. each. Fat, 2d. to 21d. V lb.-TROMAs FISHER, Broker. LONDON WOOL, MONDAY.—There is a fair demand for certain kinds of coloured wool, both for export and home use, and prices are firm. The English wool market presents, how- ever, a very dull appearance. There is hardly any disposition shown to buy, and prices, without showing any material change, continue flat. CURRENT PRICES. This year. Last year. (Per lb.) 8. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. FLEECES.—Southdown hoggets ..1 0 £ to 1 U— 1 3 to 1 4 Hali-bred ditto 1 06 to 1 1..1 2J to 1 3 Kent fleeces 0 Hi to 1 0 £ ..1 21 to 1 3 S. Down ewes and wethers ..1 on, to i ii..l 3 to 1 4t Leicester ditto 0 Hi to 1 0i..l 2 to 1 3 Sowrs.-Clothing I 0i to 1 3i..l 5 to 1 6 Combing 1 1 tol 5..1 6 tol 7 BARK, TANNING MATERIALS, &c.-SATURDAY. £ s. £ s. English, load of 45 cwt. delivered in London.. 14 0 @ 15 0 Ditto.Coppice. 610 8 0 Mimosa, chopped £ 7 @ £ 9 10. Ground 6 10 10 0 Vaionia, Smyrna jei40 (a JMO 0. Morea. 12 0 15 15 Gambier, in bales 417 10 @ tl7 15. Cubes. 23 0 28 10 Cutch, best Pegu 23 0 28 10 Sumach, Sicily 15 0 16 10 LEATHER.—LEADENHALI, TUESDAY. v lb. s. d. s. d. Hides, crop, 28 lbs. to 40 lbs 0 11 @ 1 3 Ditto, 40 lbs. to 60 lbs 1 2 1 9 English butts, 14 lbs. to 24 lbs 1 1 2 3 Ditto, 25 lbs. to 36 lbs 1 4 2 1U Foreign butts, 16 lbs. to 50 lbs 1 0 2 3 Crop bellies 0 6 0 10J Shoulders 0 9 13 Dressing hides, common 0 10 1 6 Ditto, shaved 11 18 Calfskins 1 4 2 6 LONDON PRODUCE, SATURDAY. Sugar: The market is quiet, at previous rates. Coffee steady, but very little done. Rice firm, but inactive. The cotton market remains steady. Jute quieter. Tallow, new, 36s. 9d.; old, 35s., on the spot. Oils: Rape, 29s. 9d.; linseed, 2is. 4id. Spirits of turpentine, 21s. 9d. Petroleum, 9d. to 9id. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE, WEDNESDAY.—Sugar in moderate request, at late rates. Rice and cofftje steady. Cocoa inactive. Nitrate of sotia 13s. to 13s. 3d. Palm oil in fair request, Bonny selling at £ 32$ton. Olive oil very firm. Linseed oil 2as. 3d. to 25s. tid. in export casks. Ritpe oil, refined Stettin, 35s. tu 35s. till. Cottonseed oil 27s. 6d. to íj8. for Liverpool refined. Tallow, good North American, 36s. 3d. to 36s. 6d. Lard 32s. on the spot. Petroleum, refined oil 8id. gallon. Rosin, common, 4s. Ud. Spirits of turpentine, 22s.to 22s. 3d. Ashes, pots 26s. FERTILIZERS. —LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY. £ s. d. A s. d. Peruvian Guano, 10 to 13 am. ton 11 10 0 @ 13 0 0 Ditto, high phosphatic „ 7 13 3 8 0 0 Bone Ash, River Plate 6 7 6 6 10 0 Superphosphate, 25 to 26 V cent.. in bulk 3 2 6 3 5 0 Ditto 34 to 35 cent. „ 4 50 4 10 0 Nitrate of Soda$cwt. 013 0 0 13 3 AGRICULTURAL PROD UCE.-LivEitPOOL, TUESDAY. Hay,$cwt. s. d s. d. ton. Old 3 6 @5 0 s. d. s. d. New 0 0 0 0 Carrots 0 0@0 0 Straw I Turnips 26 0 26 0 Wheat 2 6 2 8 Mangel Wurzel.,26 0 0 0 Oat 2 2 24 Manure 4 6 i 6 Barley 2 0 0 0 Grass,$20 lbs. 0 0 0 0 HAY AND STRAW.-LONDON, TUESDAY. s. d. s. d. Prime meadow hay (W ton) 75 0 @ 84 0 Inferior ditto „ 40 0 70 0 Prime clover „ 100 0 lv8 0 Inferior ditto 80 0 90 0 Straw 36 trusses) 30 0 37 0 Trade Intelligence. WOLVERHAMPTON IKON TRADE.—WEDNESDAY. Trade was hard to do this afternoon. Vendors' offers were a shade more in buyers' favour as to most descriptions of raw and rolled iron, but buyers would rarely respond. Nevertheless a few high-class sorts and all brands of tin-plates were strong. Good sales of tin-plates are reported. Household fuel was in demand at rather higher rates; manufacturing qualities were neglected. Foreign ironstone was pressed at low rates, and high-class ores were offered on slightly eassier terms. The competition was vigorous for all orders upon the market. MINERAL REPORT.—MANCHESTER, SATURDAY. Messrs. Berger Spence and Co., in their weekly report, siy- There is still a fair amount of business being done in 1-joiise coals in our district. The demand, however, is rather steady than increasing, yet it still makes a tolerable inroad into the stock accumulations at the depots and stores. There are larger supplies being brought into the market than hitherto, and as these are being increased, we are disposed to think the old state of heavy stocks will soon be revived. Some of the larger pro- prietors are obtaining slightly better prices for favourite classes. Other descriptions of coal are still in a most unfavourable posi- tion, the demand being most limited and supplies superabund- ant. Slack is being more actively pushed, but with as little success as during the earlier portion of the month. Stetin fuel is still largely neglected. Brimstone is enquired for somewhat more freely, and a few fair sales have been negotiated for ship- ment during the month. Iron ore continues to decrease in value. Stocks increasing. THE CROPS AND THE CORN TRADK. The Mark-Lane Express says:—The mild weather succeeding the severe frost has afforded farmers some facilities for examin- ing autumn-sown wheat fields, and enabled preparation to be made for the continuance of outdoor labour, which the recent severe weather has thrown into arrears. The aspect of the growing wheat plant is scarcely satisfactory. Another month or six weeks must elapse before a definite opinion can be put forward as to the actual state of the crop. In Scotland the weather has moderated, and snow has disappeared in the low- lands, but stock owners have had a hard time of it lately, as the digging of roots has been a very laborious process, and cattle have suffered for want of fresh bite. Farmers' deliveries have again been on a moderate scale, and there is dissatisfaction expressed at the condition in which most of the English wheat comes to market. Dry parcels have been the exception others are damp and sprouted. To its defective condition must be attributed the comparative neglect from which home-grown wheat has suffered, and which has prevented its sharing in the increased attention which has been paid paid to foreign grain. Still, things are no worse than at the end of last year.

SALMON POACHING IN WALES. In reply to communications on the subject of salmon poach- ing in Wales, the Home Secretary has addressed a letter to the Duke of Beauford, in which he expresses regret that the efforts made by his Grace and the Board of Conservators for the pre- servation of salmon do not receive that support from the upper proprietors on the Wye that might fairly have been expected. As to his grace's application for the service of a superintendent of the metropolitan police to aid the local force in presei ving the river, the Home Secretary points out that he can only take action on the representation of the local authorities that their civil force is insufficient, and then only by sending the military to aid the civil power. The metropolitan police are maintained by the ratepayers of the metropolis for their protection, and they would have cause of complaint if the force were detached to assist local forces. It was the rule of the Home Office to decline such applications. The Home Secretary adds that he had entered at greater length into the grounds of his decision that his grace might understand it was rather from the want of ability than of will that he is unable to render the assistance de- sired.

THE PONTCYSYLLTE IRONWORKS. In the London Bankruptcy Court on Thursday, Jan. 16, fore Sir James Bacon, Chief Judge, the case was heard, ex parte Blease, re Jones, Hyde, and, Mackay. This was an ap- peal frjin the Wrexham County Court, dismissing an applica- tion made on the 12th of November, for the setting aside of a deed of dissolution of partnership dated the 23rd August, 1876, between the bankrupt Mackay and one Donald Johnson. Mr. Roxburgh, Q.C., and Mr. Cooper Willis, appeared for the appellant. Mr. Finlay Knight appeared on behalf of Mr. Johnson. The facts of the case were as follows :-The bankrupts car- ried oa business as the Pontcysyllte Iron Company, at Punt- cysyllte, near Ruabon, and at the date of the adjudication in bankruptcy owed ilabilities to the amount of £ 18,000. Mackay had also carried on business with Johnson atMillwall as a ship- builder and dock proprietor. In June, 1876, the bankrupts being in difficulties, called a meeting of their creditors, when a com- mittee of investigation was appointed, who reported in favour of bankruptcy. A debtor's summons was accordingly issued on the 23rd August for the sum of Z661 18s. Considerable difficulty was experienced in serving the summons on Mackay, who was eventually served by substituted service on the 21st of August. Mackay applied to dismiss the summons* and on the 27th of October an order was made, ordering Mackay to enter into a bond in the sum of £1,300 to pay the debt due if found to be so by the Court in which the issue should be tried. Mackay appealed against that order, but the case was directed to be re-heard, when the same order was made. This order was again appealed against, and was dis- missed on the 12th of March, 1877. A bankruptcy petition was then presented, and adjudication was made on the 23rd of April against Jones, Hyde, and Mackay. The question upon which the appeal turned was with reference to Mackay's share in the shipbuilding business at Millwall, the history of which was as follows. In 1876 the partners in the business were Messrs. John- son Adair, and Mackay, at which period Mr. Adair retired. Considerable discussion took place at that time as to the financing of the business, and arrangements were made by Mr. Mackay for borrowing 430,000 from a friend for the completion of the Socth-AVest India Graving Docks. This arrangement not being satisfactory, negociations were entered into between the firm and Sir Daniel Gooch for the purpose of admitting Mr. Frank Gooch, and in the end it was agreed that Mr. Gooch should become a partner upon his paying down the estimated value of one-third share of the business, viz., ZIO,000 Sir Daniel Gooch also agreed to advance certain other monies to enable the business to be carried on, providing that Mr. Mackay retired from the partnership. This he did do without receiving anything for doing so, entering into a deed of dissolution for that purpose. This deed the trustee sought to impeach, on the ground that the giving up his share in the business was fraudulent and void jas against the creditors, who, it was contended, were clearly entitled to have Mr. Mackay's share in the Millwall business valued, and the value paid out of that firm to the trustee for division amongst the creditors. The Court below re- fused to interfere with the matter, and that refusal was the subject of the present appeal. The evidence on both sides was read at length. The learned Judge, after hearing the arguments of the counsel for the appellants, said that he had listened with a great deal of attention to the evidence brought forward, and it was clearly proved to him that at the time the deed of dissolu- tion was executed Mackay did not part with the value of one farthing. In all sense and reason he thought the learned judge below who seemed to have paid great attention to the case had come to a right conclusion. This appeared to have been an ex- tremely speculative proceeding on the part of the trustee, and was one that ought not to be encouraged. He thought the learned judge had been extremely lenient in dismissing the motion without exacting payment of the costs, but he could do no other than refuse the motion and direct the appellant, the trustee, to pay the costs. Mr. Roxburgh asked that the evidence before the County Court judge should be recited in the order. The Chief Judge-Oh yes, and it is quite right that it should be. The appeal was consequently discharged with costs.

Edward Payson Weston, the American Pedestrian, is expected to pass through Shrewsbury, on his walk of 12.000 miles in 1,000 consecutive hours, on February 4, at 12-45. THE LOST POLICEMAN.-Nothing has yet been heard of P.O. Thomas Theodore, of Penybontfawr, who has been missing since the 31st December last. It is the general opinion that he has gone away from the neighbourhood. THE LATE REV. ROBERT HORNBY.-The vicarage of Bayston Hill, Salop, is vacant by the death of the Rev. Robert Hornby, M.A., at the age of seventy-four. The rev. gentleman, who was educated at Downing College, Cambridge, took his B.A. degree in 1830, and his M.A. in 1834, having been ordained a deacon in 1829, before graduating. He was admitted to priests orders by the Bishop of Chester in 1834, and was subsequently curate of Tockholes, Blackburn, and Walton-le-Dale respectively, nnd was appointed vicar of Bayston Hill in 1852. The living, which is worth only JB163 annually, is in the gift is the vicar of St. Julian, Shrewsbury. The population of 457.

PRESENTATION TO MR. AND MRS. FITCH, GARDDEN BALL. When it became known that Mr. Fitch was severing his con- nection with the Ruabon Coal Company, after:t 8ervice of many years' standing, it was thought a titting opportunity of enabling the neighbourhood to show in a substantial manner the appre- ciation in which Mr. Fitch was held. A committee was formed, consisting of Messrs. A. J. Barratt, hon. treasurer, D. Roberts, Hatod, hon. sec., John tlough, Rd. Thomas, Benjamin Wil- liams, John Jones, Fred. J. Robinson, Wm. Forshaw, George Roberts, James Roberts, Joseph Charles, John Jones, Nag's Head, and T. Giller, who undertoook the task of collecting sub- scriptions. Mr. Fitch, who was an active member of the Established Church, was nevertheless a good friend to the Non- conformits, and in any C.1se of need that came under his notice bis hand was alwaY8 ready to a8si8t. These and many other acts of kindness and benevolence had made him deservedly respected in the district, and the Committee had, therefore, little or no trouble in the discharge of their duties, the handsome sum of upwards of £130 being the result of their labours. A very large company assembled at the Moreton Inn on Monday afternoon, .January 20, to witness tbe presentation, which comprised:t very h.and80me silver tea and coffee ..ervice, sup- plied by T. Heywood, High-street, Wrexham, a beautiful silver epergne of chaste design and workmanship, containing five cut- plate for fruit, and four stands for flowers, branching out from the main pedestal, supplied by Mr. N. S. Scotcher, Wrexham, and a black marble timepiece and diamond ling, supplied by lIlr. Butt, Chester. On the timepiece was the iuscription- '• Presented to Mr. and Mrs. Fitch, with a silver tea and clffee service centrepiece, and tiiamODll ring, on Mr. Fitch's retire- ment, 'after twenty-two years' service, from tbe Ruabon Coal Company, by the employes and other friends in token of tbeir regard. Janu:try 20th, 1879" Amougst those present were-The Rev. J. Jones, vicar of Rhos, Mr. and Mrs. Fitch Miss Forshaw, Rev. J. Williams, curate, Rhos, Rev. D. Williams, vic.ar of Penycae, Mr. Gonier Roberts, Dr. Jones, Dr. Lawton Roberts, Mr. J. Denbigh Jones, Mr. Peter Walker, Coodyglyn, Mr. G. Bradley, Wrexham, Mr. G. F. Edisbury, chemist, Wrexham, Mr. J. Allington Hughes, Mr. Fearnley, Mr. Jones, Old Bank, Wrexham, Mr. A. Bradley, solicitor, Mr. Heywood, jeweller, Wrexham, Mr. Hughes, Fennant, Mr. Gar- ratt Jones, Mr. N. S. Scotcher, Mr. Raiidles, High-street, Wrexham, Mr. Wilson, Walnut Tree Hotel, and others. The members of the committee, whose names are already men- tioned with the exception of the treasurer, were present. The Rev. J. JO.NKS, who was unanimuusly voted to the chair, said that they were all aware of the object of the imeeting, which was to present Mr. Fitch witb a token uf their esteem and re rard (Applause.) Before proceeding further he would call up'on Mr. Roberts to read some letters to them. The HON. SECRETARY then read letters apologising for non- attendance from Mr. Dennis, Mr. Turner, Gardden Lodge, Mr. Barratt Hafodybwch, Mr. G. Thomson, Mr. E. Evans, Bron- wylfa Mr. Leaning, station-master, Ruabon, and Mr. Perritt, Chester. Letters were also read from some of the subscribers, iucludiii" one from Mr. Herbert Saunders, a director of the Rua.bon Coal Company, who wished Mr. Fitch every success. The VICAlt said he had attended several presentations in his time but none had given him so much satisfaction as the pre- sent' (Hear, hear.) If there was any person who deserved some recognition of his services it was Mr. Fitch. (Applause.) He (the speaker) presumed he had the honour of occupying the chair on that occasion on account of his friendship with Mr. Fitch which was of thirteen years standing. When he (the vicar)'came into the district he went to live at Mr. Fitch's house, and there he formed a friendship with that gentleman which had never been broken, but had deepened and strengthened with the years that had gone. (Applause.) He only knew of one instance which nearly imperilled their friend- ship and that was on account of Mr. Fitch's unwillingness to become a churchwarden, but he (the speaker) eventually had his own way and had kept hold of him ever since. (Laughter and applause.) Whatever Mr. Fitch undertook he did it with a will. (Applause.) Wrhen it was known that he was going to resign his post as cashier to the Company, which he had occupied with great ability, many were the expressions of regret amongst the men, who remarked that they were losing a good friend. In addition to the good wishes that had been expressed for Mr. Fitch's success in his new undertaking, the sum of £130 or more had been collected, which spoke well of his popularity in Rhos. His upright and manly conduct with the Hafod collieries, and his behaviour as a kind and sympathetic neighbour, had en- deared him to them alL (Applause.) In this however he was always supported by his better half. (Applause.) -It was thought by the committee that Mrs. Fitch who had shared her husband's joys and sorrows for the past fifteen years, should participate with him in the testimonial. (Hear, hear.) The committee had wisely determined that the silver tea and coffee service should be presented to her, and tthat the epergne, centrepiece clock and ring should be given to Mr. Fitch, both of whom they wished many years of health, life, and prosperity. (Applause.) He (the speaker) trusted that Mr. Fitch would prosper a hundred fold in this world, and in the life to come, the life everlasting, (Loud and prolonged applause.) Mr. FITCH, who was enthusiastically cheered on rising, said it had been his lot to have had to do with no fewer than fifteen testimonials in the last twenty years, and he had often won- dered at the embarrassment of the fortunate recipients, but now the problem was solved. Their kindness touched him very deeply. When it was first mentioned to him that it was the desire of his friends te make him a present he had some hesitation in accepting their offer as of late they had had many calls, and he was afraid of placing them in a condition similar to that of the camel who bore many burdens with patience, but succumbed under the last straw. However, he finally agreed to the proposal, and he was very grateful to his friends for their generosity. It was twenty-two years ago since he came to the parish quite a stranger, and this appreciation of his efforts to do his duty to employers and em- ployed was very gratifying to him, and he was greatly pleased to see so many friends present. He wished to assure them that their valuable present would never be forgotten, either by his wife or himself. (Applause.) The Vicar had stated a fact when he observed that he owed his success in life to his wife, and in her behalf he tendered her thanks for the beautiful tea ad coffee service, and for that handsome timepiece, centre-piece, and ringhe offered his best thanks, with the assurance that they would be looked upon as most pleasant mementoes of past happy associa- tions, and they would be handed to their children as most pre- cious heirlooms, and serve to remind them that the endeavour, however humbly, to walk in the path of duty would be sure to meet with the generous appreciation of their friends and neigh- bours. (Applause.) To the chairman and the executive com- mittee he could not offer words sufficient to express his thanks, but to each and all, individually and collectively, he offered his best thanks. He was in a somewhat awkward predicament, as his feelings prevented his speaking in the way he should like to speak, but before he sat down he wished to express his regret at: his separation from the colliery, but hoped that the good feeling that existed between himself and the different officials would never be impaired. (Hear, hear.) He begged once more to thank them all most sincerely. (Applause.) Dr. ROBERTS congratulated the committee on the happy selection they had made in the gentleman who had made the pre- sentation. Mr. Fitch had worked well in order to promote the prosperity of the Church in the Rhos, but every Dissenter in the room would admit thathehad also done all in his power forthem. (Applause.) He had had to do with Mr. Fitch's family pro- fessionally, and had seen in him a good husband and father. Mr. Fitch had been a straightforward, honest man; and he (the speaker) was pleased to see he had so many true friends, as was evinced by that large gathering. He wished him every pros- perity (Applause.) Mr. PETER WALKER said he had come with some other gentle- men from Wrexham to do honour to Mr. Fitch. He had only known him a short time, but he thought the least he could do was to be present on that occasion. (Applause.) He hoped the success in Mr. Fitch's new sphere of life would be a prosperous one. Mr. G. BRADLEY said that he fully agreed with all that had been said by the previous speakers. He had not known Mr. Fitch very intimately, but had had to do with him in business for some years, and had found him an honest, straightforward, commercial man. (Applause.) They at Wrexham could only say that the less of their Ruabon friends was probably their gain, and they would receive him witb open arms, together with the testimonial at his back. (Laughter and applause.) The VICAR remarked that they fully agreed with Mr. Brad- lev's remarks, but they had not made up their minds to let Mr. Fttch leave them. (Cheers.) Dr JONES said he had known Mr. Fitch for the last twenty years, and he had always found him very honourable and irentlemanly in his dealings. (Applause.) Mr CLARKE, Mr. GOMER ROBERTS, Mr. G. WOODFORD, and the Rev. J. WILLIAMS also spoke incompljmentary terms of Mr. A vote of thanks was accorded to the committee on the mo- tion of Mr. G. F. EDISBURY, seconded by Mr. GARRATT JONES, was acknowledged by Mr. D. ROBERTS the hon sec. A similar compliment, proposed by Mr. J. Ai.LL.VI.TON HUGHES and seconded by Mr. FIUDHES, Fennant, was paid the Chairman, after which the meeting separated. A dinner subsequently took place, at which there was a large number present. DEATH OF CAPT. HENRY BONNOll-MAURICE. j We much regret to announce the death, at the early age of 35, of Captain Henry Bonnor-Maurice, which occurred at Brighton on the 14th January, where he was staying for his health, the third and eldest surviving son of the late Mr. R. M. Bonnor-Maurice. He was educated at West- minster, and entered her Majesty's 15th Regiment in 1862, but left the service a short time back for the "lrpüse of taking up his residence at Bodynfoel. It is but year and a few months ago that he was left a widower uy the sudden death of his wife. Captain Bonnor-Maurice HM generally beloved in his regiment, and will not be soon f or- gotten by his tenantry and others who had so lately wel- comed him and his young. wife to their old family home. The body was brought to Oswestry on Friday from the deceased's residence at Brighton, and conveyed to Bodyn- foel, under the superintendence of Messrs. R. and R.Hughes and Co., undertakers, Oswestry. who had charge of all the arrangements. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place yesterday (Tuesday). The Rev. D. Jones, rector of Llanfechain, officiated, assisted by the Rev. R. D. Bonnor, vicar of Great Ness, the body being interred in the family vault in the parish churchyard. On the coffin were placed the shako and sword of the deceased, together with four beautifully-worked wreaths and two crosses. The following was the order of the procession :— Rev. D. Jones. Rev. R. D. Bonnor. Tenantry, Consisting of Mr. Davies, Bodynfol Farm, Air. John Robertp. Tybaen, Mr. Humphreys, Penypark, Mr. Tudor, Pentre, Ir. Roberts, Tynewydd, Mr. T. Jones, Blaenycwm, Llangvnog, Mr. Owens, Plas-on, Mr. G. Lloyd, Pen Lh- Mr! John Gittins, Tydu, Mr. R. Jones, Tycanol, Mr. Edwards, Tvcoch, Mr. T. Jones, Llechweddu, Mr. T. Hughes, Bwlchau, Mr. T. Jones, The Street, Mr. Ellis Jones, Bwlchau. Hugh Evans, Griffith Jones, Hugh Evans, Evan Pradger, fiharlfia Fnrnivnl liichsTvl Knnc Ir,V,r, T,.L— T;V-I ?,I Bearers. t HEARSE, v, U'V.6.. Bearers. First carriage: Mr. A. Bonnor-Maurice and Mr. R. Beechcroft. Second carriage Mr. P. E. Beechcroft, Col. Bonnor, and Mr. T. Gill. Private carriage Household.

SINGULAR CHARGE OF POISONING A CHILD. An inquest was held on Wednesday, January 15tn, at Frodsham, in Cheshire, on the body of an infant, a month old, named Ada Mort. The deceased was the illegitimate child of Elizabeth Mort and Thomas Bushell, a farm labourer, living near Frodsham. On Saturday, December 27th, Bushell had arranged to see the child. He came to the mother's house, and as her parents objected to see him, the infant was taken to him in an out-building. It was dark, and the mother returned to the house for a light, giving the child to Bushell to hold. On returning she heard the child scream out, and on taking it in her hands smelt a disagreeable odour. She suspected foul play, and asked Bushell if he had given the child anything, and he replied "No." The child was violently "ill im- mediately afterwards, and died with all appearances of poisoning early next morning. An analytical examination of the stomach by the county analyst revealed the presence in large quantities of paregoric, and the analyst gave it as his opinion that death resulted from an overdose of that opiate. The mother stated that she had not given the child paregoric. The jury, after two hours deliberation, found a verdict of Wilful Murder against Bushell, who was committed to take his trial.