Wrexham Guardian

ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, FEBRUARY ÐTH, 1876. God bless thee. England's Quoen God bless thy words to-dlJ.Y, Thou, as a star, hath been Light to the darkened way, Were purer br0w than thine To wear proud England's crown, IVbat star can ever brighter shine ? What land can cast thee down ? May heaven t0nd thee still In all good wors below; May happiness thy heart e'er nil, With joy thy cup o'erilow. Welcome all hearts to-day, Send forth this greeting true; May danger ever fade away, Till life has glided through. God bless thy Royal Son, Tho' far from England's shore, Who ev'ry loving heart hath won, That ne'er lllay se9 him more, Mav He who reigns on high Tend thee 'lien danger's near, Änd beam on all a loving eye, Thy c1.ilJ.reIJ. ever dear. Mayall thy subjects round, Who thy good works have seen, Echo and re-ec110 the soulld- God bless our Gracious Queen! Bodfari, February 8th, 1876, H. W. T.

bt Cijurclj. The Bishop of Chester has licensed the Hev. William Hughes, formerly curate of Glasinfryn, Bangor, to the stipendiary curacy of St. Bridget's with St. Martin's, Chester. The reredos at Stoke Church, Ipswich, has had its stone panels filled with full length figures in oil-painting of prophets and evangelists Oil a gold background, in the style of the early Italian school. No notice of appeal has been given on the part of the Itev. C. J. Ridsdale, and a monition will forthwith be issued in accordance with the terms of the judgment given by Lord Penzance, and the respondent admonished not to continue his ritual- istic practices. Dr Gobat, Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem, con- secrated a new church at Cairo on Sunday week, built from designs by Mr Curzon Thompson, and although a very large sum has been expended in such a district £5,000 will be required before the edifice is completed, aud towards that sum only .£3,500 has been subscribed.

CHURCH SERVICES. 2Ae Church Lists should reach our Office by Thursday, otherwise ice cannot insert them]. SUNDAY, FEB. 13, 1876.—SEPTUAGESIMA. LESSONS.—Morning: First leson, Geaesis 1 and 2, to v. 4 Second lesson, Kevelations 21, to v. 9. Evening: First lesson, Genesis 2, v. 4, or Job 38; Second lesson, Kevelations 21, v. 9, to Kevelations 22, v. 6. CATHEDRAL. CHESTER. Sunday. Celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Mon-iug Service at 11. Te Deum and Jubilate, Nares in D; Anil dIl, "GOD is a Spirit," S. Bennett Introit, Kyrie, and Cred", Jackson in E. Preacher, Canon Eaton (in residence). Afternoon Service at 4. Magnificat and Nunc Dimitti9, Tours in F Anthem, In the beginning," Haydn. Evening Service at G 30. Psalms, Allen in F (Minor); Magnificat, West in E flat; Nunc DimiUis, Dupuis in A (.Minor) Hymns, 83, 228, and 176 (Hymns Ancient aud Modern, last edition). Preacher, The ltev, C. C. Carter, Minor Canon of the Cathedral; organist, Mr ll. S. Irons; conductor, Mr E. Cuzner. CHURCHES. WREXHAM. Parish Church.—Sundays. Morning Servioe at 11 a.m.; Evem tg Service at 6 30 p.m. Welsh Bible Class at 2 p.m. Welsh Service at 3 p.m. Holy Communion first Sunday in the n nth at 11 a.m.; second bunday (in Welsh) at 8 30 a.m. thira unday at 8 30 a.m.; and on the principal Festivals of the Cnrcll at 8 30 a.m. and 11 a.m.—Week Days. Morning Servi on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Evening Serv." with a Sermon every Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m. Shot tied Evening Service with Bible Classes for Children ever 'riday Evening at 7 p.Lu The Sacrament of Baptism is ad ibtered at this Church at 4 p.m. every Sunday; at the Wednesday and Friday Morning Services, and at other times if required. The seats are all tree and unappropriated. All the ouertory collections are made from the whole congrega- tion, and are devoted to the repair and expenses of the Church and the poor. Rev. D. Howell, vicar; Mr E. B. Siuims, organist and choirmaster; Mr E. Lovatt, parish clerk. PARISH CHURCH. Hymns (Morning) 238, 823, and 340 Hymns (Evening) 186, 200, and 275 St. Mark's Church.—Sundays. Morning Service and Sermon at 11 a.m.; Evening Services at 6 So p.m. Holy Communion first Sunday in every month at S 30 a.m.; second Snnday at 11 a.m.; third Sunday at 10 a.m.; other Sundays at 8 80 a.m. and on the principal Festivals of the Church at 8 30 a.m. and 11 a.m, Bible Classes, for Men and Women, are held at the Church at 2 Sup.m. every Sunday; and a Public Catechising of the Sunday Schools at 3 p.m. on the first Sunday in every month,-Week Days, Morning Service on all Holy Days at 11 a.m., and daily during Lent. The seats are all free and unappropriated. The offertories are devoted to the expenses of the services, the repair of the Church, and the poor. St. James's Church, Khosddu.—Sundays. Morning Service at 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 30 p.m. Holy Communion on the last Sunday in every month at 11 a.m. Sunday Schcol at 2 30 p.m. Bersham School Church.—Sundays. Morning Serviee at 1030 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 3J p.m. Holy Communion four times a year. Sunoay School at 2 30 p.m. Rhosnessney School Church.—Sundays. Afternoon Service at 3 p.m. Sunday Schools.—A meeting of the Sunday School Teachers is held at the Free School all the first Monday Evening in ever month at 7 30 p.m.: and a Special Celebration of the Hoi; Communion once a Quarter at the Parish Church. Visiting Association.—A meeting of the District Visiting Association is held at the Savings Bank. on the second Monday Evening in each month at 7 30 p.m. BALA. Ll&iyell.—Welsh Service and Sermon at 10 30 a.m. Cln .st Church.—English Service and Sermon at 10 30 a,m" Sunday School, 2 p,m; English Service and Sermon, 3 IS Wels); Servicp and Sermon, 6 15; English Service on Saints Days; Singing Class on Monday Evenings at 7; Service and Sermon on Wednesday evenings at 7 Bible class on Friday evenings at 7 Administration of the Holy Communion on the First and Third Sundays in each month. BANGOR ISYCOED. Parish Church.—Sunday Services: Morning, 11 a.m.; Afternoon, 3 p.m. The Holy Communion is administered on the last Sunday in tuch month, and on the great festivals, after the 11 o'clock service. Sunday Schools at 10 a.m. and 2 p m. Rector, Rev. G. H. McGill; harmonium, the Misses McGill. Eyton School Chapel.—Service on Sunday Evenings at 6 30 p.m. (alternate with the Rector of Marchwiel). BRYMBO. St. Mary's Church.—Sunday. Morning Service (in English) at 10 30. Afternoon Service (in Welsh) at 3 16. Evening Service (in English) at 6 30. Celebration of the Holy Com- munion on the first and third Sundays in the month, and on Holy Days. Sunday Schools at 9 a.m.. and 2 p.m. Singing class on Tuesdays at 7 80 p.m. Service on Wednesdays at 7 80 p.m. Rev. W. Jones, vicar; Rev. W. P. James, curate; Mr J. Mathias, organist; Me««rs. Astley and Azariah Jones, churchwardens; Messrs. G. Mumford, Edward Matthias, J. E. Barker, and J. Smith, sidesmen. Bwlchgwyr: School Church.—Sunday. Morning Service (in English) at 11. Evening Service (in Welsh, at 6 3D. Sunday School at 2 30 p.m. Rev. G. Williams, B.A., curate-in- charge, HOLYWELL. Parish Church.—English Services are held on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 80 p.m.; Welsh Services at 0 46 a m and p.m. There is a Welsh Service on Mondays at 7 p.m., and an English Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Rev.' R. O Williams, M.A., vicar; Rev. E. 0, Williams, curate. LLANGOLLEN. Parish Church.—Sunday. Matins at 10 30 a.m. Litany and Children's Service at 3 15 p.m.; Evensong at 6 p.m.; and Sunday School at 2 p.m. Holy Communion every Sunday, and on Saints' Days at 8 a.m., and on the first and third Sun- days in each month after the 10 30 Service. Daily Prayers at 8 40 a.m. and 6 p.m., except on Wednesdays, when Evensong will be at 6 p.m. St. John's Church (We:shl,-Sunday. Morning Service at 10 3 a.m., and EvenIng 8t>ryice at 6 p.m. Holy Communion on the first Sunday in ach mouth after the 10 30 Service. Weekday Service on Thursdays at 7 p.m. St Mary's, Eglwyseg (Welsh).—Sunday Schoolai10 30 a.m.; Afternoon Service at 2 30 p.m.: Prayer Meeting at < p.m. Holy Communion on the last Sunday in each month, when the Morning Service will be at 10 30 a.m with Holy Com- munion Sunday School at 3 80 p.m., and Praver Meeting at 8 p.m. Weekday Service on the Friday next before the Holy Communion at 7 p.m.; a Preparatory Meeting St. David's, Fron —Sunday. English Service at 11 a m Sunday School at Two p.m. Litany and Children's Service it 3 16 p.m. Welsh Service at 6 p.m. Holy Communion on the second Sunday in each month after the 11 a.m. Service. Berwyn Mission Room.—Sunday School at < p.m. The serving Ministers are—The Rev. E. Rhys James, B.D., vicar, at the Vicarage; the Rev. Henry D. Morgan, B.A., at Mr Price's, chemist. Bridge-street; the Rev. Richard Bowcott, B.A., at Mr Edwards, confectioner. Castle-street; the Rev. William Davies, B.A., at Mr Broughtoa Jonea', plumber, Market-street. HALP AS. Parish Church.—Sundays, Morning Prayer is held at 10 So Litany, 11. Communion Service, with Seimon and Celebra- tion of the Holy Communion, 11.15. The above services are said together, and commence at 10 30; the hour for the leveral Services are given as nearly as possible, for the con- venience ot those who for any reason may be prevented from attending the whole of the Services, or wish to attend one or more only. Litany, Baptism, and Sermon, 2.3C p.m. Even- ing Prayer aud Sermon, 6.30. Rectors, Rev. C. W. Cox, and the Hon. and Rev. W. Trevor Kenyon; organist. Miss Danily; choirmaster. Mr A. D. Callcott. MARCHWIEL. Marchwiel Church.—Services for Winter Half-year. Sun- days—Holy Communion is held on the first and third Sundays in each month at 11 45 a.m., and on other Sundays at 8 0 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11 a.m. Litany at 6 45 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon at 6 an. Holy Days—Morning Service and Sermon at 11 a.m. Week Days—Evening Prayer, Sermon, and Bible Class on Fridays at 7 p.m. Rev. W. H. Bosc&wen, rector. Eyton School.—Evening Prayer and Sermon on Sundays a 6 80 p.m. (alternate with the Rector of Bangor). MOLD. St. Mary's Church.—Morning Service. Venito, 11; "-A 1; Benedicite, 4; Jubilate, 18Benedictus; Hvmna, 68, 821. Evening Service. Psalms, I; Cantate, P3.0lm 7A Deus Misereatur, 10; Hymn, 160; Hymn before Senaom, 101, Hymn after Sermon, 275. OSWESTRY. Parish Charch.—There is service in thla Oharcb on Snadaya | •UoMrTi9MttelddaUjatSMaB.aadlp.oai HdMlkaa- days at 7 30 p.m. The New Edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern is used.—Sunday. Early Celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning Service at 11. Venite, Purcell in O I'^ilms, Dr. Oakeley in D; Te Deum. Hayes in A (Major and Mir.or1 Jubilate, Dupuis in B fiat; Hymns. S3, 270. and 331. Afternoon Service at 3 30. Hymn, 232 Proper Psalm, 101 Mutlow in B flat; Canticle, Turle in F; Hymns. 176 and 291. Evening Service at 6 30. Magnificat. Battishill in B fiat; Gloria, Bacon in A; Nunc Dimittis, Aldrich in B fiat; Hymns, 186; Hymn before Sermon, 193; Hymn after Sermon, 26. Rev. W. Hewell Evans, vicar; Mr G. Gaffe, organist. OVERTON. Parish Church.—Morning Service eleven o'clork. First Sun- dav in the month :—Holy Communion at Morning Service, ami service at 3 o'clock in'the afternoon, with an address to children. Evening Service at 6 o'cock. Rector, Rev. II, Mackenzie; organist, Mr Appleyard. PONTBLYDDYN. Christ Church.—On Sunday, Morning Service is held at 10 30 a.m. Aftrruonll Senice at 3 15 p.m. Evening Service (in Welsh) at 6 30.—Wednesday. Welsh Service at 7 p.m. Leeswood National School.—On Sundays, Evening Service (in English) is held at 6 3n.—Friday. Bible Class ar 7 p.m. Pontblyddyn Kational school.—On Thursdays, a Bible Class is held at 7 p.m. RHYL. Trinity Church.—On Sundays, Morning Service at 9 45 a.m. Evening Service at 6 30 p.m. Bible Class at 2 30 p.m.—Thurs- day. Evening Serviee at 7 p.m. The above Service* are in Welsh. There is an English Seivice at 11 15 a.m., at which all the sittings are free. St Thomas's Church—Service on Sundays. The Hymn Book used at this Church is that published by the Society for Pro- moting Christian Knowledge. There isarehearsu! of Church music efery Sunday after tile Evening Servic" thesittings unoccupied after the commencement of the service are free.- Mr F. Vfrigley. organist. Vale-road School Rooms.—On Sundays, Bible Class in the Afternoon at 2 15 p.m. Wellington-road School Room?.—On Sundays, Bible Class in the Afternoon at 2 15 p.m. Clwyd-street School Rooms—On Sundays, Bible Clasi in the Morning at 9 45 a,111, and in the Afternoon at 230 p.m. RUABON. Parish Church.—On Sundays, Morning Service at 11 a.m.; Eveninc Service at r, 30 p.m. Welsh Service at S 30 p.m. Baptisms at 4 30 p.m. Holy Communion at the Morning Service, the first Sunday in the month and on the great Festivals.—On Week Davs, Evening Service and Sermon on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; and during Advent and Lpnt. Morning Prayer on Fridays at 11 a.m.—there is a rehearsal ot the Church music for the lollowing Suudav after the Sunday Evening Service; a so, a singing practice after every Wednes- day Evening Service. The Hymn Book used is. "Hynm" Ancient and Modern." Sunday Schools at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Kev. E. W. Edwards, vicar; Rev. C. F. Jones, curate Mr Spairow, organist and choirmaster; Mr R. Lloyd, parish clerk. Penyeae Schoolroom.—Sundays. Evensong at 6 30 p.m. Bryn Schoolroom.—Sundays. Matins at 10 a.m. RUTHIN. St. Peter's Church.—Sunday. Hymns Ancient and Modern ae s'un. Morning Service at 11. Re-ponses, Tallis; Venite, Monk Gloria Patri. Monk Te Deum, 4 Helmore Benedictus, Beunet;; Creed, Cruse: Hymn before Communion Service, 68; Kjrie and Doxology, Bervon; Hymn before Sermon, 317, Evening Service at 7 p.m. Responses, Tallis Gloria Patri, lyrton; Magnif; -nt, Ouseley Nunc Dimitris, Monk Creed, Cruse; Hymn alu-r Third Collect, 71; Hymn before Serruor, 299 (first tune); Hymn after Sermon, 279. Miss Edwards, organist; Mr Lloyd, choirmaster. WYNNSTAY. Wynnstay Chapel.—Sundays. Evensong at 3 30 and 5 30 p.m. Sunday School at 2 io p m. During Lent, Service and Address on Wednesday Mornings at 11 a.m. Bible Class at 7 30 pm, on Thursdays. Night School on Mondays Rnd Wednesdays at 7 15 p.m. Mr Bunsaull. master. The Rev. Studhdine Wilson, M.A., private chaplain Mr Sparrow, organi-r raid private organist to Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P.)

iittrvary The Athenceum states that Mr McCullagh Torrens, M.P., is engaged on a life of Lord Melbourne. In the Contemporary Revieiv for February, Lady Vernej contributes a paper on old Welsh legends and poetry. Mr R. Williams, late Fel1 of Merton College, Oxford, has in the press a reri^cu o-ition of his translation of the 1 Nicomachean Ethics." The first number of the Langham Magazine will be issued text month. The Key. C. Voysey is the editor, and S. Deacon and Co., 150, Leadenhall-street, the pub- lishers. The Little Dressmaker (S. Miller, 37, Tavistock- street, Covent Garden) gives the newest fashions for childrei and dolls. There are coloured plates, engravings, and patterns which are fully explained and easily under- stood. With the little ones no serial will be more highly esteemed than The Peep-Show, published at 3d per month. The literature is light, amusing, and instructive, whilst the numerous pictures will please all children, however young they may be. In tie next number of the Gentleman's Magazine, Mr Hepwcrth Dixon will contribute an article in which he will criticise so much of Mr Brewer's iutroduction, just published, to the fourth volume of the calendar of State papers of the reign of Henry the Eighth, as refer* to Ann Bolevu. In Good Things (Strahan and Co, Paternoster-row), boys and girls will find plenty of pretty stories and interesting pictures to amuse them for hours. Parents need hve no diffidence in placing this pleasing serial in the haads of their children. Tne reading matter is of a high-class character, amusing, and very instructive. The fourth part of Vassell's Dictionary of Cookery fully baars out the opinion we ventured to offer at the outset, that this work will, when completed, hardly be excelled by any other book on the subject in circulation. The recipes are simple, practical, and multifarious. We notice that there are over 90 recipes in which eggs form the predominating ingredient. The ladies will find this work invaluable. The Day of Rest (Strahan and Co., 12, Paternoster- row) is undoubtedly the best serial we know for Sunday reading. The reading.matter is sound, varied, and enter- taining, whilst pictorially each number has seventeen illustrations. Mr George Macdonald is now contributing a good tale under the title Thomas Wingfold, curate," and Dr. Vaughan writes on "Faith." There are choice selections of poetry and several very readable articles. Those of our readers who feel interested in the good work being done by the National Lifeboat Institution should purchase the quarterly journal, The Lifeboat (14, John-street, Adelphi, W.C.), which, should proof be required, gives ample evidence of the usefulness of so philanthropic an institution. We are glad to find in the journal a vindication of the Harwich people from the attacks of persons who ill-naturedly said they had not done their best to save the lives of those on the Deutch. land. Lovers of fiction must revel in Tinsleys Magazine (Tinsley Brothers, 8, Catherine-street, Strand), for the new tales from the pens of Mr B. L. Farjeon and Mr James Grant are most enchanting. But all the good things are not confined to l ght literature, there being a long list of other "contents." Dr. Maurice Dlvies it most entertaining in his Social Status Quo." In his running comments on past events, he manages to intro- duce questions one would think most people were wearied of, m quite a new phase. Mr W. Fenn gives some valuable hints in an article entitled Rambles on the By-ways to Health," indicating the habiu we should keep in view daily in order to maintain ordinary health at a low or high pitch. Most opportune is the publication of Casstlls History of India, the second part of which hILS just been to the public. The Royal Progress of our Ki-g-Eleet has lately drawn our attention to that vast Empire, and though its history should be our study, we fear our knowledge of so mighty a dependency ia very limited. Messrs. Cassell, Petter, and Galpin offer ng an ably- written history at an almost nominal price. They deserve encouragement for their enterprise, and we should like this work to be introduced into every family, and especially into schools. Its pleasant descriptions and attractive illustrations will make the study of India a pleasure rather than a:task. A work which promises to be most valuable and attractive, entitled Picturesque Europe, ia in the press, and will be published on the 25th inst. According to the pio-pectus, it will give a complete description and elaborate pictorial illustration of the greater part of the European Continent, by bringing; together representations of the numberless objects of natmrw and of art which m Europe so strikingly picturesque. The illustrations, consisting of exquisitely-engraved steel plates, and of engravings on wood, will be new and original drawings, executed from recent sketches taken on the spot by eminent artists, who have visited the various parts of Europe fer the purpose. We have no doubt the work (which, by the way, will be published moathly at half-a- crown a part) will be highly appreciated. Casselts Family Magazine has a choice selection of miscellaneous articles and some good serial stories. There is much useful information to be derived from the papers, how to preserve eyesight and hearing, how to make food tempting to invalids, window gardening, the minor points of etiquette, home dressmaking, chit- chat on dress, how to become a barrister, domestic service for gentlewomen (by Mrs Crawshay), and how to deal with little accidents. The poetical contributions and the illustrations are above the average, whilst snch articles as "Famous Weddings and Brides," M A French Dinner in London," and How we got up our Spelling Bee," will be oagerly read by all. The songs on St. Valentine's day are amusing. Altogether, the present number is one of the most attractive we have seei. The February number of the Churchmnn'* Shilling Magazine (Houlston and Sons, Paternoster-row) com- pletes another volume. Befere noticing its contents, we may take the opportunity of reminding Churchmen that for sound interesting articles on Church matters they cannot subscribe for a better monthly serial. It is superior to many of a more costly character. In the new volume, which commences next month, Agnes R. Howell will open a new story, entitled Nesta Gordon," and there are promises of some very readable papers, Bach as" The Church in Scotland," papers on hymn- ology, &c. In the current number we find a searching article on Church patronage, in which simony is well defined, and the practice of private patronage discussed 11 all its bearings. A paper on remarkable deaths is most interesting, and the description of the summer palaces of the Spanish sovereigns will instruct as well as interest. Under the title of A strange people and a •tram language," Mr S. S. T. Drake contributes the Kir wlment of some history of the gipsies. The 3 uwtes on If the month," which toueh upon many "rll&tj¡¡8i Church subjects, are, as usual, most aUrae- I uve. On the Burials Bill be advises Mr Disraeli to I oppose it on all po nts, and to offer increased facilities for I the openiag of rtw eemeterie* and for the coutruüol1 i grave/aria fer shspeli. Lord Lytton's new poem is to be entitled King Poppy." Grace Darling and the Fame Isles. &c., by J. S. Roberts. London A. H. Moxon, 21, Paternoster-row. This it the first of a series of sixpenny books that are being published on The tales and legends of North- umberland." About half of the number before us is taken up with a description of the Fame Isles, Bam. borough Castle, Lindisfarne, &c., places associated with the heroine about whom the author writes. His descrip- tions are most graphic, and the chief historical and ecclesiastical events incidental to the various places are related with much clearness, and apparently with strict accuracy. As to Grace Darling, a name ever dear to mariners, he describes her heroic achievements and noble traits of character with a truthfulness and feeling that will help to keep her memory gieen amongst us. In Evening Hows CStrahan and Co.. 34, Paternoster- row) there is much to interest and instruct. We know ot no sixpenny serial deserving encouragement thin this. The bill of fare speaks well for the editorial supervision of Lady Barker. She has had the good fortune t J call to her assistance some of our ablest magazine writers. The number before us has some choice light reading, and several well-written art;cles on more solid subject- The Rev T. W. Mossman writes an account of some the curious customs and traditions, bearing upon religion, that are observed by the Lincoln- shire people. Lady Barker gives her first impressions of South Africa and the of Canterbury contributes a discourse on The uurecognised Saviour." In the March number the author of "Gins's Baby" will open a new story. Mr Samuel Smiles will contribute a paper on "The Self-made Man;" and Dr Carpenter will write on marine zoology. Rambles and Adventures of Our School Field-Club, by G. Christopher Davies. London H. S. King and Co.—The value of this beautiful book is enhanced by the fact that its author lays the scenes of the tale in the district of which Oswestry may be said to be a centre. It is written for boys, by whom it will be read with much zest. The author—who, by the way, is the son of Mr D. C. Davies, of OSIYestry-relates the exploits of the field-club in the most apt manner possible. He tells us of pleasant rambles through forest and park, over glen and mountain, and by stream and lake how pleasantly the boys enjoyed themselves, and how they conversed on the way when in search of birds' nests, or catching butterflies, or in discovering strange things in the rocks. There are pleasant reminiscences of fish- ing, sailing, canoeing, and a variety of other sports in which boys like to indulge. The illustrations are capital. It is not difficult to imagine how delighted school-bovs must feel in reading such a book. If we say it will amuse them we do not sav all, for it if designed to sharpen their appetites for a knowledge 0 many useful sciences. In the Quiver for February, the Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol contributes a paper on "TheReal Distinction between Rome and England." Bishop Elliott says:— It is the teaching of the Reformed Church that, through the atoning blood of Christ, man; if truiv repent- ing and heartily believing, receives, directly and without anv other agency whatever, pardon and absolution. 'He.'saith our form of absolution, and He alone, pardoneth and absolveth all them that truly repent and unfeignedly believe His holy gospel.' But what saith the Church of Rome ? I will use the words and defini- tions of the distinguished modern writer to whom I have already referred:—' These three acts,' says the writer, 'contrition, confession, and satisfaction, are the condi tions to priestly absolution.' And then? is remission complete in all its consequences ? does the Holy Spirit, according to the teaching of the Church of Rome, work, as we in our form of absolution inferentially declare He does work, in the pardoned soul ? Yes but not without a proviso—not unless this priestly absolution has been actually given—for these are the exact words of the writer :—' This succession of acts,' he says—that js, this contrition, confession, and satisfaction—' united with the sacerdotal function (there stands the limitation and proviso, there yawns the broad chasm between us and Rome)—' this succession of acts, united with the sacer- dotal function, is the organ of God's sanctifying grace.' In plain words, and by just and fair inference- Without the priestly absolution, no complete remission, no claim to all the benefits of the Passion, no assurance of God's sanctifying grace.

A £10 NOTE LOST AND FOUND TO THE EDITOR OF THE GUARDIAN. SlB,—Will you kindly allow me space to correct an error, unintentionally no doubt, that appeared in a paragraph of your paper last week, in reference to the remarkable discovery of a jElf note in a railway car- riage at Denbigh station, on the 1st inst., which had been lost on the previous evening by Mrs Pugh. in which it was made to appear that she forgot to thank Mr Wheway and other officials. I beg to state that, in addition to thanks, one pound was tendered which was honourably refused. In conclusion I beg to thank Mr Miller, Mr Wheway, and other officials for the prompt and courteous assistance rendered on that occasion. THOMAS PCGH. Croeshanes. February 10,1876. CHURCH PRINCIPLES. TO THE XDITOR OF THE GUARDIAN. SlE,—I have perused with interest and pleasure the letters of the Rev Dr Beddoes, Rector of St. Mary's Church, Manchester, which have appeared in the columns of the Guardian, for some weeks past, in reply to those rhouomontades" from Mr Humphreys, headed as above. I must confess that the thought has frequently occurred to my mind, why the whole of the clergy of the diocese of St. Asaph Ltuve remained throughout silent•" Surely some amongst them might spare the leisure to do battle with the evil one, upon a subject so momen- tous and overwhelming as the one now under con- sideration. There was, and is an opportunity for the Evangelicals" of the diocese to show their colours, and Bobly to defend the truth. It might be inferred from their silence on this important subject, that the state of the Church of England in our country was fast settling down in Romanism. Here we have an eminent clergyman, resident in the diocese of Manchester, fighting the battles of the clergy of this diocese, not one amongst them caring to come out.. I think that the least the clergy of St. Asaph could do for the vindica- tion of their own honour and the truth, would be to put in an appearance and strengthen the hands of the stranger, who has been 80 kind to do battle for them at much personal sacrifice: and I confidently hope and trust that not one of your readers will for a moment, construe their silence to an acknowledgment on their part that Mr Humphreys is right and Mr Beddoes wrong, for that would, in effect, be tantamount to admitting that the Church of England is, in essence, the Church of Rome."—I am, sir, yours truly, A LAYMAK. Wrexham, February 9,1876. RUABON SCHOOL BOARD. TO THE EDITOR OF THE GUARDIAN. SIB,—Your philippic against the Chairman of the Ruaboa School Board was unmerited and uncalled-for. The board determined a short time ago to have a meeting in which the school children should sing anti recite, and the successful boys and girls at the last ex-m nation should be awarded with certificates and prixes. The time and place of meeting was (?) left by the board in the hands of the teachers (mark, the board, not the chairman). The teachers at once applied for the Tabernacle. Why did they do so ? Why not have held it at the schools ? A fair question, but to which there is a fair and conclusive answer:—The children alone would have filled one schoolroom, and certainly it would have been I tither inconvenient to have had the scholars singing and reciting in one schoolroom, and the audience in another with a good substantial brick wall between then. A second question naturally ariset- Why did n t the board have the schools constructed so as to facilitate such meetings ? Another fair question, and another Mr and conclusive answer—My lords refuse to sanction such builainga. another question—Was it necessary to hav< Jboth the c'u dren and pareuts there ? You see at once that the t* bolars had to be there what about the parents ? Ycu will please note that the object of the meeting was not to provide scholars and teachers with additional work, the code" provides enough of that, but to create an interest in the schools amoig the inhabitants of Cefn and neighbourhood, and to induce parents to send their children to school regularly and punctually. Such an object could not 1" attained without the presence of the parents at the meeting. Why not have taken them to some church or other? Only choral festivals are allowed in churches and cathedrals. Hemmed in on all sides by l?rge numbers and small dimensions, the teachers had to find shelter in a chapel; and the thanks of the neighbourhood are dae to the kind folks of the tabernacle for the loan of their spacious building. As regards the relations of the chairman of the board to the church, I think you indulge largely in conjectures. But from the preceding statements, your readers will see how unwarrantable year attack on the reverend gen- tleman was, in your impression of last Saturday. Cefn Board School. W. H. DAVIES. [Our correspondent has evaded onr qmestion as to whet the chairman of the school board would say if the children had been marshalled to a '•" nrch. The statements given above form no solut -.n to the ques- tion. The apology is nevertheless a good one, and no doubt eases the chairman's Co s cience. We wonder if a poor parent desirous of sending her chil- dren to « Church school, was unable to do so through LM/Tortj, Louses wouiu be pioftered. For paying the school-fees, conscience, in each a case, would, we Imagine, immediately quench the board's for filling schools. As to Mr Lbgvry Owen's "relations to the Church," they are pretty well known in the parish without recourse to eonjectureE." -ED. ADULTERATION OF FOOD AXD DRUGS ACT IN NORTH WALES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE GUARDIAN. SlE,—I lear your correspondent, "R. W. P. has slightly misread my letter to you upon the working of the above Ac; in North Wales, for Ge seems to Touik that there is no appointment of an analyst for Denbigh- shire, whereas there is but the payment being by lee, and the police authorities receiving no instructions to carry out the provisions of the statute, the Act bpcoPeI a dead letter. The same may be said of C?;r;iarvon- shire. As the Government holds the appointment of the analysts in their hands, it seems strange that they do not insist upon something like proportionate ray- ment to each analyst. It is unfair that the hcal authorities should fix the payment, and this tends to make the appointment nuii and void. I quite coincide with your correspondent's ideas with regard to the vile rubbish which is sold as spirits, but I am inclined to think that the poor retailers are inno oent of what the mixture contains- They insist upon a cheap article and don't know what they set, but the dealer from whom they purchase could enlighteu them upon the subject. The advocates of temperance cuid do much more to benefit mankind if they turned their attention to adulteration than in a continued crusade against a demon which, I fear, they will never conquer, I copy the following from the Sanitary Record, as illustrating the mode of payment where the Aci is worked and where it is not- List of public analysts appointed under the Adul- teration Act:— Cheshire: Dr J- C. Brn\Yll-£i00 per annum, and 6f per analysis. Gloucestershire John Horsley, F.C.S.— £115 per annum. Montgomeryshire: Henry Johnson, 1L.iJ" and T. B. Blunt. F-C.S—Fees. Denbighshire— J, .1. Bancroft, F.C-S-—Fees- February S, 1S76. W. J. n. CONFISCATION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE GUARDIAN. SlE.—It is currently stated in well-informed circles in this diocese that- there is set afoot in high pl.trcs a scheme of confiscation of Church property, u hicn, if carried out, will cause much scandal in the diocese- and be a stumbling-block in the way of our Diocesan Cnurch Extension Society. For the information of your readers be it known that there exists near the bishop's palace, in St. A«apb, an ancient cornmill- From time immemorial we linu that wherever a bishop's palace was fixed there also, as a rule. was built a cornmill; for the princely bishops of old had regard to the temporal needs as weil as the spiritual welfare of the peo.iie committed to their chars?. The mediaeval abbeys also had their gr^ges, and their mills in close connection with their iÓ¡ i u- tions. This is the case in the ancient city -of St. Asaph. Below the palace lodge and stables, nnd between them and the bridge which crosses the E. ny, there exists an ancient cornmill, which is the property oi the See, and from which an income of about dEbO or £ ;0 a year is said to accrue to the Ecclesiastical Commis- sioners of England. Now, it is said that there is a proposal laid before the sail commissioners to confis- eate this ancestral property, in order to and to the plea- sure-grounds of the palace, grounds are already extensive and picturesque, and have from age to age formed the pleasure retreat of a long line oi baronial bishops. Can it then be alleged that they are not good enough for the first of onr restored line of V> elsh bishops ? We are inclined to think that the simple habits of our present diocesan would at once repudiate such a scheme, if his attention were gravely called to the scandal it has already caused in large and influen- tial circles. Is it a time to add house to h and laud to laud, while there are districts in the diocese untouched by our Diocesan Church Extension Society ? Has anything been yet done for Pensarn ? Or, to take a wider range, has Cefnmawr, with inhabitants, been yet in any way touched by the Church ? Are there not many districts struggling hard to bring the ministrations of the Church within reach of a pming people ? Under such circumstances pray give me spaci to ask boldly whether the same influence which is a' tempting to confiscate this aneieut cornmih could not rather prevail upon the Ecclesiastical Commis- sioners to devote its income towards planting a equate to minister to the spiritual wants of some neglected district in the diocese ? Confiscation is contagious; and, if it begins thus close to the palace grounds, and so near 10 the sacred precincts of our ancient Cathedral, where will it end? A great cardinal once gave his king and country but a foretaste of the forbidden fruit of sacrilege, by pro- mOllg the suppression of few minor aboeys" But did the sacrilegious hand of confiscation tHbÜth ren in content? Was the craving which the proud care nal himself created so easily allayed? History repeats itself in things small and great, and. now-a-days men in high office should beware how they begin to feed the maw of sacrilegious confiscation. CLEBICCS ASATHENSIS. f f THE DENBIGH REREDOS. TO THE KDITOB OP THE GUARDIAN. S —I can well believe that your readers must be getu.-p tired of this subject, but there are ob- servations, in connection with the public meeting reported in your last paper, that I should like to make. Those of your readers who do not happen to reside in Denbigh, would, upon reading the report, form a very erroneous and exaggerated impression of its im- portance. Tbe meeting was convened in the usual way, by » requisition to the Mayor signea by 35 parishioners) of whom unlv "some 7 or S," according to the church- warùen., or .t 11" according to Mr Wynne Edwards, were Churchmen, the remainder being Nonconformists* some of them members of the Liberation S .cie;y, ana all of them holding decided views on Church matters. That the meeting was densely crowded I admit A meeting at night, with Mr Wynne Edwards taking the part of principal actor, would ensure a large attend- anca, whatever the subject for discussion be but with the exception of the requisitionists, tne lpre- lueniers of the Church were oonspicuous by their absence. The fact is that Mr Wyune Edwards hat signally failed in his efforts to raise a cry amongst the churhilln in the parish against this beautiful lurch ornament, and he has therefore thrown himsei! into the arms of the avowed enemies of the Church. It is not necessary for me to tell your readers wuo Mr Gee is, or what his views on these matters are. He honestly avows himself to be opposed to the Establislunen t. and the more he.can ferment the unhappy divisions amongst us tbe nearer he is of obtaining his object. I con- grallate Mr Wynne Edwards on this unnoly alliance. It lay last until the next election, but he may rest assur 4 that Mr Gee is too good a tactician not' to make capit a out of our difference to the great discomfiture of b, political opponents wnen it suits bis purpose. r Wynne Eawards is reported to have said Let it b. known through the press, that the Bishop cord: Jly approved of the course he had taken in appeal- ing o his fellow Christians, the Nonconformists of Denbigh," and this was received with loud clieers." | Mr Wynne Edwards has probably not iniormed'his lordship that in the populous parish of Denoigh, where the services are so numerously attended, he could only find three communicants to sin the requisition, or to attend this "densely crowded meeting. Whether the Reredos is legal or illegal, or whether the Folkestone case governs this, are questions that I am not prepared to argue. It is sufficient to justify the parties in having the matter legally and deliber- ately disposed of, to say that similar Reredoses are at the present moment dotted all over the country un- challenged. that our Bishop has coasecrated one that a beautiful one stands in Hereford Cathedral', and that this particular Reredos was the selection and gift of an estimable Lady, happily removed from these miserable strifes. The Reredos in its present mutilated oondition is a standing monument of our differences, and the I Wardens are entitled to the warm sympathy of us all for endeavouring to allay the mitation once and for all. Mr Gee is reported to have said, Tho church- wardens never told the parish of their intentions, and if it had not ooied out from another source the Crueiftr would have been re-erected without the knowledge ef the parishioners" (shame &nd applause), and he charM- terised this, to use the mildest term, 'as not very honourable to the wardens of Denbigh" (loud cheers). Mr Gee very probably believed that this was a correct statement, but Mr W ynne Edwards, who was at his elbow, knew that before a faculty could be granted, notice of the churchwardens' proceedings must appear on the churoh doors for three successive Sundr.ys, to givu those interested an opportunity of objecting. Whether this was generous treatment of the absent wardens, I leave your readers to judge- Whatever may be our view on the main point, 1 think there canti but one opinion as to the irreverence. I might almost use a stronger term, with which Mr Wynne Edwards treated it. When speaking of tb centre compartment of the reredos, he designates it "that unholv thing" and be hoped to see tne day when it would be buried ia some depths from whence it would never come forth again and this sentiment was received bv the meet- ing with1 laughter and applause." This "unholy thing," which was so treated at a pub- lic meeting as to produce laughter, is an exquisitely beautiful representation cut in stone of our .^avioWr on the Cross, with three Marys and St. John at its base I feel sure the bishop would censure such an outrage as this, and. probably, he would think that bla phemr and not irreverence would be the more accurate c. twign%- tion of it.—Your faithful serYlUlt, A CHrgCHMAK.

KENEALTISK.—The member for Stokr had -rirmd a State procession to the House of Commons on Veday as a counterfoil te the pageant of the So»ert-ga But it proved an absurd fiasco. Shortlv before eleven o'clock about 280 persons had congregated around the Obelisk-' in Blackfriaie Roed, and a band was in attendance te while away the time. Three banners, which wtreeon- .■ spicuous, declared the objects of the association were 10 obtain the release of Sir Roger Tichborlltl," and te secure triennial Parliaments and prosperity to the people of Great Bntain. They marched off to the doctor'* nsidence and then started for the House of Commons. As the procession passed through the Strand it had been augmented to a crowd of about l,50u parsons, including women, and was cemposed of a class whiek could hardly be characterised as respectable. On reach- ing Whitehall, the procession was stopped by the poliee, and only the landau containing Dr Kenealv was allowed to drive on to Parliament-street. A cJ -iagt drawn by four grays, ridden by postillions, and contain- ing rather a motley load, amidst hostile demonstrations' from the admirers of the member for Stoke, A line of Cavalry then took op their positioa across tbe read from the Horse Guards to the Whitehall Chapel, aadifee element; » distarUoos vere seen extiaMHM.