Wrexham Guardian

(BY TELEGRAF3). CORN MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, Friday. A ccood business has been done in wheat at a de- c'i.-e'of 3d per cental cn Tuesday's prices. The tuuket closed very strong. Calif omian 13s to 13s 4d. Flour unchanged in value. Indian corn (new I mAmerican) 27s per 480lbs. Beans (Egyptian) 33* to 33s 6d. Peas (Canadian) 41 s 6d per quarter. WAKEFIELD, Friday. At our market to-day wheat held for prices rather over those of last week, but millers did not buy freely. Barley firm. Other articles lower to sell.

THE MONTGOMERYSHIRE ELEC- TION. Yesterday (Friday;. Lord Castlereagh (Conserva- tive), and Mr F. H. Tracy, (Liberal), were nomin- ated to fill the vacancy caused by the elevation of Mr Hanbury Tracy (Liberal) to the peerage. The polling is fixed for Tuesday next.

CRICKET, A Concise Form of SCORING SHEET, wtth Bowling Analysis, is published at the office of the Wrexham Guardian." Price per sheet, Id. 10d. per doeen or by post 1s. A neatly bound Score Book may be had for 2s. CIVIL SERVICE CLUB.—The above club will play their opening match to-day (Saturday), on a field in Rhosddu. Sides will be chosen by J. Price and H. Edwards. Members wishing to play must be on the ground at three o'clock prompt. WREXHAM v CHESTER GARRISON.-This match was played on Saturday last, at Wrexham. Score;- WREXHAM. R. H. V. Kyrke, c Norton, b Jones 9 H. C. Cross, b Brownrigg 3 b Brownrigg 0 E. A. Cross, c Hornby, b Jones 2 not out 12 Rev. J. Thomas, b Jones 9 J. H. Darby, b Brownrigg 0 b Bush 11 W. W. Aspinall, b Brownrigg 2 G. Sherratt, b Jones. 0 C.Edwards, c Davison, b Jones 0 F. G. Aman, b Jones 0 T. Walker, not out 3 A. C. Strachan, c Hornby, b Brownrigg 0 W 4, b 4,1-b 5, n-b 1. 14 B 1, M» 1 2 41 2i CHESTER GARRISON. A. N. Hornby, not out 86 R. H. Brownrigg, b Aman 13 R. R. Jones, b Kyrke 1 8 H. D. Roesiter, b Kyrke 7 G. M. Davison, b Kyrke 0 B. Norton, b Kyrke 1 W. Arrowsmith, b Kyrke 2 B. W. Wickham, b Aman 2 Sergt. Allington, b Aman 0 Private Busn, b Kyrke 6 Private Darling, c Aspinall. b Kyrke. 2 B 10,1-b 6 16 139 Chester bowling analysis:- Overs. Maidens. Wides. Wkts. Runs. R. H. Brownrigg 10.3 0 4 4 20 W. Arrowsmith 1 0 0 0 1 R. R. Jones 9 6 0 6 6 W. Arrowsmith bowled one no-ball. Wrexham bowling analyais Oven. Maidens. Widee. Wktø. Runs. F. G. Aman 13 4 0 9 48 Rev. J. Thomas 9 0 0 9 62 R. H. V. Kyrke. 8.2 0 .0 7 5H FIXTURES. DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY. May 29 & 30, v. Montgomeryshire, at Welshpool. June 11 & 12, r. Merionethshire, at Wrexham. July 9 & 10, v. Montgomeryshire, at Wrexham. July 23 & 24, v. Shropshire, at Wrexham. Aug. 13 4 14, v. Shrop-hire, at Shrewsbury. Aug. 27 St 28, v. Merionethshire, at Dolgelley. WREXHAM. May 12, v. Llangollen, at Llangollen. May 19, r. Eaton Park, at Eaton Park. May 21, v. Wirral, at Wrexham. May 26, v. Whittington, at Whittingtoa. June 2, v. Cheater, at Wrexham. June 9, v. 106th Regiment, at Chester. June 16, e. Oswestry, at Oswestry. June 28, v. Crewe, at Wrexham. JaDe 30, w. Wynnstay, at Wrexham. July 7, v. Stanley, at Walton. July 14, v. Llangollen, at Wrexham. July 21, v. Eaton Park, at Wrexham. July 28, v. Whittington. at'Wrexham. Aug. 4, v. Crewe, at Crewe. Aug. C, v. Stanley, at Wrexham. Aug. 11, v. Chester, at Chester. Aug. 18, v. Sixteen of Llanfynydd, at Wrexham. Aug. '25, v. Oswestry, at Wrexham. Sept. 1, v. Eleven of District, at Wrexham. Sept. 8, Closing Match, at Wrexham. GROSVENOR (WREXHAM). May 19, v. Wynnstay (2nd Eleven), at Wynnstay. ST. MARK'S (WREXHAM). May 19, Opening Match. May 27, v. Mold, at Wrexham. June 3, v. Whittington, at Wrexham. June 10, v. Grove Park, at Wrexham. June 17, v. Bersham, at Bersham. June 24, v. Britannia, at Wrexham. June 31, v. Mold, at Mold. July 7, v. Grove Park, at Grove Park. July v. Whittington, at Whittington. Aug. 2, r. Bersham, at Wrexham. MOSS VALLEY (WREXHAM). May 12, v. Grove Park Schoo!, at Gatewen. May 26, v. Llanfynydd, at Gateweu. June 9, v. Wynnstay, at Ruabon. June 23, v. Uangollen. at Llangollen. June 30, v. Llanfynydd (return), atGatewen, WYNNSTAY. May 12, v. Llanerchrugog Hall, at Ruabon. June 9, v. Moss Valley, at Ruabon. June 23, v. Whittington, at Ruabon. June 30, v. Wrexham, at Wrexham. July 14. v. Ellesmere, at Ellesmere. July 28. v. Llanfynydd, at Ruabon. Aug. 6, v. Wirral, at Ruabon. Aug. 18, v. Ellesmere, at Ruabon. Aug. 25, v. Whittington, at Whittington. Sept. 15, Closing Match, at Rnabon. LLANERCHRUGOG HALL. May 12. v. Wynnstay, at Ruabon. May 19, v. Oswestry, at Oswestry. May 26, v. Oswestry, at Rhos. June 2, v. Whittington, at Whittington. June lti, v. Mold, at Mold. June 30, v. Eliesmere, at Ellesmere. July 21, v. Llangollen, at Llangollen. Aug. 4, v. Ellesmere, at Rhos. Sept 22, v. Whittingtcn, at Rhos. OSWESTRY. May 12, Members match, at Oswestry. May 19, v. Llanerchrugog, at Oswestry. May 26, v. Llanerchrugog, at Llanerchrugog. June 2, v. Montgomery, at Montgomery. June 9, v. Whittington, at Oswestry. June 16, v. Wrexham, et Oswestry. June 23, v. Walton (Liverpool), at Oswestry. June 30, v. Oswestry Grammar School, School Ground. July 7, v. Oswestry Grammar School, at Chester. July 14, v. Welshpool, at Welshpool. July 21, v. Whitchurch, at Welshpool July 28, t. Eliesmere, at Eliesmere. Aug. 4, v. Montgomery, at Oswestry. Aug. 11, v. Whitchurch, at Whitchurch. Aug. 18, v. Welshpool, at Oswestry. Aug. 25, v. Wrexham, at Wrexham. Sept. 1, v. Whittington, at Whittington. Sept. 8, v. Ellesmere, at Oswestry. CHESTER COLLEGE. May 12, v. Lancashire Schoolmasters, at College. May 16, v. Arnold House, at Arnold House. May 19, v. Cheshire, at College. May 21, v. Egremont, at College. May 26, v. Wigan Athenmum, at College. June 2, v. Crewe, at Crewe. June 9, v. Lowton, at College. June 13, v. Chester, at College. June 16, v. Egremont, at Kgremont. June 20, v. Runcorn, at College. June 23, v. Arnold House, at College. College Vacation. Aug. 18. v. Cheshire, at Cheshire. Aug. 25, v. Crewe, at College. Aug. 29, v. Chester, on the Roodee. Sept. 8, v. Lowton, at Lowton. Sept. 15, v. Bebinkton, at College. Sept. 22, Seniors v. Juniors, at College, WHITTINGTON. May 12, v. Oswestry School; at Oswestry. May 18, v. Welshpool, afWhittington. May 26, v. Wrexham, at Whittington. June 23, v. Wynnstay, at Ruabon. June 30, v. Lodge, at Lodge. July 28, v. Wrexham, at Wrexham. Aug. 4, v. Welshpool, at Welshpool. Aug. 25, v. Wynnstay, at Whittington. Sept. 8, v. Ruyton, at Whittington.

DtSitrut tltwø DYSERTH CHURCH CHOIR.—The members of the Dyserth Church choir were most hospitably enter- tained to supper at Bodelwyddan, on Thursday evening, the 26th ult. On leaving, the Rev. D. Jones thanked Captain and Mrs Rowley Conwy for their kindness, and expressed a hope that the choir would show their appreciation of it by a more regular attendance at the practices, and by every effort to qualify themselves for the more effectual rendering of the Church services.

There was a. heavy thunderstorm in North Wales on Thursday, doing much damage. At Penmaen- mawr quarries a boy was struck by lig-htning and killed instantaneously. ° Epps's COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING. By a thorough knowledge of the natural lawa which govern the operations of digestion and nutri- tion, and by a careful application of the fine pro- perties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctoral bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a. constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to dis- ease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around U3 ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keep ing ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.Civil Service GeuetU Sold by W. Rowland, High-street, Wrexham. Throat Irritation,—The throat and windpipe are especially liable to inflammation, causing soreness and dryness tickling and irritation, inducing cough and affecting the voice. For these symptoms use glycerine in the form of juinb«, Glycerine, in these agreeable confections, being in proiimit» to the glands at; ha moment they are excited by the a«t /t sucking, becomes acti velyhaling 6d. and Is. boxe^ofpoet for 14 stamps), labelled "JAMES EPPS, & Co., Homceon«.thi« Chemists, 48, Threadneedle-street, and 170 London." Sold by W. BOWLAND High-street, WreXm^* AS IT lb. In the Times of Jan. 7th, Dr Hasjall writes I have made a further analysis of tea; o! 18 samples, all were found to be adulterated. They weie all artificially coloured with Prussian Blue, turmeric, and a mineral powder. The substanc-s used in fasing taa sorve no useful purpose, but render practicable otaer more serious adulteraiÍolli." 7fth AS IT OUGHT TO BE 1 At the Docks, where Horniman's Teas are in bond, I took samples trom original chests, which I analysed and found per- fectly PURE, and free from the usual artificial facing the quality being equally satisfactory.'Feb. 19 I874 A. H. HASSALL, M.D. DYER'S W ATCHES.- The Best and Cheapest in the Vorld (vide Times.). 30 PUB CENT. SAVED. Lovest Prices: Aluminium, 18s to 25s; Workmen's Good Silver 26s to 36a Ditto Hunting case, 43s; Ladies' Elegant Silver (SmaU size), 36s Punting Case, 42s; Gent" bplendid bilver Leverf, 45s to 105s; Hunting Case 70s to 135s; Ladies'Fashionable Gold W atch 55s; Ditto Hunting ase, 118s; Gent's Splendid Gold Levers, 98s; lunting Case, 130s. Everv kind of First Class Gbld and Silver Watches kent in Stock, at Lowest Wholesale Cash prices. 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T HJE WAR. THE FIGHTING BEFORE KÂBS. ATTEMPTS TO CROSS THE DANUBE. The latest news from the seats of war is of a scanty description. J'There is no confirmation of the telegrams that the Turks have suffered a serious defeat at Kars. According to some despatches there has been much fighting, with no definite ] results. On Tuesday the Russians attempted to reconnoitre to the north-west of that town, and some Turkish cavalry were sent to cut off their retreat. The Russians were quickly reinforced, and an engament followed, in which there was loss on iioth side?. An official telegram from Tiflis, dated the 7th inst., says, the bulk of the Russian army is posted near Kars. It seems to be clear that the Turks are completely out-numberei, if not Out-e-neraUed. To allow General Melikoff to re- mair until he is joined by the Eri\an and AkhnU zik columns is equivalent to an aekno*v- ment on the part of Mukhtar Pasha that he is in- capable of preventing the concentration. Strong as his position at Soghali Dagh undoubtedly is, and brave as his troops may be, he will have nothing for it but to fall back on Erzeroum should either or both of his flanks be turned. Ears very likely can take good care of itself. It has beeu greatly strengthened, we believe, since it made such an heroic defence during the Crimean war, and is said to be fully armed with Krupp guns of heavy calibre. But the ereat numerical superiority of General Melikoff will enable him to mask the fortress until the fate of the campaign has been decided at Erzeroum. From Batoum we learn that the Turkish forces are in good order, and that the Russians are not likely to get possess- ion of the place without a sharp struggle. The Tohetchenes in the Caucasus have rebelled, but the revolt was easily supressed. Of 500 Tcbetchenes, who were opposed by three troops of Russil1 DS, 99 were killed and 250 were wounded. A teleeram from Constantinople states that the JJussians have attempted to cross the Danube at several places, but mostly from Reni. The Turkish artillerv, however, prevented their passage. The Russians are evidently making preparations for a great assemblage of troops at Giurgevo. Three hundred Cossacks crossed the Danube on Thursday from Galatz, but on landing on the Turkish side they were received by a large force of Bashi-Ba- souks. and a long: engagement resulted. On the same day the Turkish gunboats re-opened fire upon Oltenitza. and continued their practice until 7 at night. The Roumanian artillery replied, and it is asserted that two of the Turkish gunboats have been destroyed. of the inhabitants were killed and eight wounded. The bombardment of Kalafat from Widdin, by the Turks, is said to have been highly successful. The church, school, and custom-house at Kalafat, were damaged by the Turkish shells, but no other injury was inflicted on the Roumanian side. Telegrams from Constantinople atat,e that the redoubts erected by the Russians were destroyed, and the Russians were obliged to retreat beyond range of the Turkish guns. The members of both the Roumanian chambers have met, but have not been able to come to any decision on the question whether there shall be a declaration of war against the Porte, but it is thought that there would be a large majority against such a step beinar taken. In the address of Prince Charles to his troops on his assuming the chief command the threatening position of affairs is spoken of, but Turkey is not mentioned.

irtgst arriagtst anh Jtaijjs. BIRTHS. GLAPHAM — On the 7th inst., at Greenfield Terrace, the wife of Mr M. Clapham, of a. daughter. FBOME—On the flth inst., at Penybryn Hall, Cerrig-y* druidion, the wife of James Frome, Esq., Wepre Hall, Flint, of a son. OSBORNE-On the 5th inst., at The Mount, Haughton. near Shifnal, 8a1 op, the wife of Henry John Osborne, solicitor, of a daughter. IELLY-On the 7th inst.; the wife of James F. Kelly, Commercial and Collegiate School, Wrexham; of daughter. HMYTH—On the 4th inst., at Crabwall Hall, Chester, Mrs H. Lyle Smyth, of a son. ftEELE-On the 6th inst., at the Baltic Hotel, Festiniog, North Wales, the wife of Mr E. Steel, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. JONES—PEITCHARD—On the 5th inst, at St. Mary's Church. Denbigh, by the Rev. T. W. Vaughan, B.A., Griffith Jones, to Ellen Pritchard, both of Denbigh. •WEN—BIDDER—On the 8th inst., at the Parish Church, Morden, Surrey, Edward Owen, Esq., of Court, Dittisham, Devon, eldest son of the late Rev. John Owen, M.A., J.P., and D.L. for Carnarvonshire, Rector of LJaniestyn, Rural Dean of Lleyn, and Honorary Canon of Bangor Cathedral, to Edyth, third daughter of George Parker Bidder, Esq of Ravensbury Park, Morden. WILLIAMS—WYNNE—On the 4th inst., at St. Mary's Church, Denbigh, by the Rev. T. W. Vaagban, B.A., Edward Williams, to Elizabeth Wynne, both of Denbigh. DEATHS. UOX-on the 8th inst., Eliza Hammond, wife of the Rev. Thomas Cox, vicar of Threapwood. GRIFFITHS—On the 3rd inst., at 8, Well-street, Cefn Mawr, John Griffiths, aged 86 years. QLEGG-On the 5th inst., in his 68th year, Colonel Edward Holt Glegg, J.P., of Blackford Hall, near Chester, JONES—On the 6th inst., at High-street, Rhoe, Sarah Jones, aged 34 years. JONES—On the 6th inst., at Clwyd-street, Ruthin, Jane daughter of Mr John Jones, Mill, aged 26 years. PICTON-JONES—On the 7th inst., at his residence, Yoke House, Pwllheli, aged 38, Griffith Themas Picton-Jonee, Esq, •y.A'WT.INS—On the 6th' inst., at G wast ad, near Wrexham, aged 29, Florence Champion, eldest daughter of MrJ. H. Rawlins. BICHARDS—On the 5th inst., at Bryntanad, Llanerful, in her 9Cth year, Mary Richards, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Richards, for 37 years vicar of Darowen, Montgomeryshire. WILLIAMS—On the 3rd inst., at the Rectory. Llangybij Carnarvonshire, aged 13 months, St. George, only son of St. George Armstrong Williams, New Ferry.

CHESTER RACES. Htaoards: The Duke of Uieet, the Earl of Lonsdale, Earl Howe, the Earl of Wilton, Lord Calthorpe, Viscount Combermere, the Hon Admiral Rous. the Hon. W. Gerard, Sir W W Wynn. Bart.. M.P., the Hon. Colonel Forester, Sir C Nnt. Bart., Sir G. Chetwynd, Bart., Captain Mac he 11, and G. Payne, Esq. Handicappers and Clerics of the Voces: Me36rs Topham. Judge: Mr Johnson. Starter: Mr M'George. Clerics of Scales: Messrs Pickering. TUESDAY, This meeting was inaugurated to-day in gloriously fine weather, the sun shining forth with great teimancy. A few few years the Chester meeting was looked forward to Hone of the largest gatherings to met with in the king- dom • but latterly, it cannot be denied, it has losrt most of its eld attractions to owners of racehorses, and the entries for the respective races will not bear a comparison with bygone ZTAU effort was recently made to reduce the meeting to three days, but the freemen of the ancient city were not willing to part with a day, and consequently the proposed iteration was not carried. Some reforai. however, must be introduced, otherwise the meeting, will be to suffer The betting on the Cup, too, was this year more thmusually Smited and well it has been for the poor backers, otherwise Ifcey might have burned their fingers evten more seriously Ifcan they have done already. Th„ on Tuesday contained seven events, tne sport n^ with the Grosvenor Stakes, for which the three watered went to the post. Extinguisher wasmadeawarm fcvourite and had little difficulty m landing hie backers *M>ney. The Wynnstay Welter Handicap was reduced to a ■atch between Hvppias and Hestia, the latter of which left rf £ voSbutAPrcher. sending Lord Wilton "sod gelding well to the front, Mr Bryant's mare was never able to get up, wad wag easily beaten. Five of the ten enteredwentto the post for the City Stakes, which was thought a good thi*g: for Braa de Fer; but the old horse was hardly ever in the hunt, mad finished laat but one. Mr Howett's filly, Gwendoline, won, and afterwards changed hands, at a very reasonaWe »rice and now sroes into Mr T. Green s stable. The Moetyn Stake* brought out the largest field of the day, and as soon as the numbers were hoisted there was a rush to get on Maria Seton, the Irish division being jwrticularty eweet on her No excuse can be offered for h^ defeat as shegot well awa/, but when Webb tried to bring her to the front she was quite incapabl of the task. Mr T. Brown supplied I the winner in Dunmow. which was splendidly ridden by Tom Cannon indeed, er victory was mainly owing to his fine jockeysbip, as she only won by a short head, after a slashing finish with Speculator. Grey Friar had little difficulty in placing the Belg^rave Cup to Lord Anglesey's account, nfier which seven came out for the Curzon Plate. Brunswicker, which started favourite, jumped away with the lead, find at the Castle turn looked all over the winner. Here, however, he quick]v compounded, and only succeeded in getting placed third. The last event of the day-the Vaie Royal Stakes—proved the moral" it looked oil paper for Mr Peck's Grace, who won in a canter. Subjoined is the return GROSVENOR STAKES of tlo each, 3 ft. to the fund, with £100 added; second to save stake; three-year-olds Sst. four 9st 71b, five 9st 121b, six and at-ed 9st 131b m and g allowed 21b; winner to be sold by auction for £ 2,000 or to carry 71b extra, if for allowed 71b, if for X-500 141b, if for £ 250 211b; allowances accumulative. Grosvenor Course (about 1 mile It furlongs). Mr F. Bates' Extinguisher, by Lord Lyon-Curfew Bell, 3 yrs, 6st 7lb ( £ 250) J- E. Jones 1 Mr Wadlow's Redan's dam colt, 3 yrs, 6at 7lb ( £ 250) Hopkins 2 Mr Humphrey's Enoch, 3 yrs, 6st 51b ( £ 250) W. Mac- donald 3 Betting: 7 to 4 on Extinguisher and 7 to 2 at Redan's dam colt. Won easily by a length three lengths between second and third. The winner was not sold. WYNNSTAY WELTER HANDICAP of ICIO each, 2 ft. to the fund, with 100 added second to save stake; winners extra. Once round (about one mile). 12 subs. Lord Wilton's Hippias, by Gladiateur—Lady Evelyn, aged, lOst F. Archer 1 Mr Bryant's Hestia, 5 yrs, list 21b.Constable 2 Betting 11 to 10 on Hestia. Won easily by three lengths. CITY STAKES of 95 each starter, with £100 added, for two- year-olds 6st 81b, three 8st 71b, four 9st 71b, five and upwards 9st 81b; m and g allowed 21b. Five furlongs. Mr R. Howett's Gwendoline, 2 yrs, 6st 61b Hopkins 1 Mr G. E. Paget's Empress of India, 2 yrs, 6st 61b.Jarvis 2 Mr J. Ambery's Fulshaw. 3 yrs, 8st 5lb Huxtable 3 Mr W. Smith's Bras de Fer, aged, 9st 81b.Archer 0 Mr R. Peck's Baft, 2 yrs, 6st 61b W. Macdonald 0 Betting: 7 to 4 agst'Bras de Fer, 3 to 1 agst Raft, 100 to 30 agst Gwendoline, and 10 to I bar three. Won cleverly by a neck, the same distance dividing second and third. MOSTYN STAKES of tl5 each, 10 ft, with 400 added, for two-year-olds; colts 8st 121b, fillies Sst 91b; second to receive 10 per cent. of the whole stake; winners extra. T.Y.C. (six furlongs). Forty-seven subs, 13 of whom declared ft Mr T. Brown's Dummow. Bst 121b.Cannon 1 Mr Pennant's Speculator, 8st 121b.Custance 2 Mr Bentley's Fame, 8st 91b.Skelton 3 Mr J. C. Murphy's Marie Seton, 8st 91b.F. Webb 4 Mr M. Dawson's Fair Penitent, 8st 91b C. Archer 0 Lord Wilton's Balance, 8st 91b F. Archer 0 Mr Crawfurd's Shotesham, 8st 91b Chaloner 0 Sir G. Chetwynd's Owl, 8st 12lb Constable 0 Mr J. F. Peace's Telford, 8st 12lb Snowden 0 Betting 2 to 1 agst Marie Seton. 3 to 1 agst Dummow, 5 to 1 agst Speculator, 7 to 1 agst Balance, and 8 to 1 agst The Owl. Won by a short head three lengths between second and third. BELGUAVE CUP of £ 200 in specie, added to a handicap sweepstakes of £10 each starter; second to receiveX25 from the stakes; winners extra. T.X.C. (6 furlongs). 18 subs. Lord Anglesey's Grey Friar, 3 yrs, 7st 3Ib.J. Macdonald 1 Mr T. Ansley's Water Lily, 4 yrs, 6st 121b Andrews 2 Mr Bowes' Twine the Plaiden, 4 yrs, fcst 41b Griffiths 3 Lord Wilton's Bramble, 3 yrs, 6st Hopkins 0 Mr E. Etches' Dunblane, 4 yrs, 6st 91b.Morgan 0 Bet/tin?: 7 to 4 agst Grey Friar, 3 to 1 agst Twine the Plaiden, 5 to 1 aest Water Lily. 6 to 1 agst Dunblane, and 100 to 15 agst Bramble. Won by a length a head separating the second and third. CURZON PLATE of 200 sovs in specie, by subscription of 10 sovs each, with 100 sovs added; weight for age, with penalties and allowances. Five furlongs. 11 subs. Major Stapylton's Serapo, 3 yrs, 8st 21b.Constable 1 Mr Gomm's Warrior, 3 yrs. 9st (61b ex) Custanee 2 Mr F. Hardinge's Brunswicker, 5 yrs, 8st lllb.C. Archer 3 s Mr Garnham's Antelope, 4 yrs, 8st 111b Behan 0 Mr Wadlow's Celosia, 4 yrs, Sst lllb (121b) F. Archer 0 Mr T. Green's Aragon, aged, 8st lllb Snowden 0 Mr Brayley's Rosewater, 4 yrs, 9st 7lb Cannon 0 Betting: 3 to 1 agst Brunswicker, 4 to 1 each agst Celosia and Warrior, 6 to 1 agst Aragon, 100 to 15 agst Serape, and 7 to 1 agst Antelope. Won in a canter by two lengths; a length between second and third. VALE ROYAL STARES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 100 added, for two-year-old fillies, 8st 121b each; second to receive 10 per cent. of the whole stake; winners extra. Five furlongs. 23 subs. Mr R. Peck's Grace, 9st 5lb (71b) F. Webb 1 Mr R. Peck's Love Apple, list 121b.J. Macdonald 2 Mr Johnstone's f Christine by Macaroni—Performer.F. Archer 3 Betting: 5 to 1 on Grace. Won easily by two lengths, Christine being a moderate third. WEDNESDAY.—CUP DAY. From an early hour to-day hundreds poured into the City, and the streets were crowded throughout the morning. Special trains arrived at the Central Station, and at the New Station, in Northgate-street, and it is compute that 200 passed in and out of the former station, and not a single accident occurred. This is really somewhat remirkable, when it is cons dered the boisterous way in which hundreds of persons acted, first rushing to one platform and then another in their anxiety to get away in the evening. This in- convenience could certainly, we think, hive been avoided to some extent if placards had been posted about the station directing persons where they were to go to find tbeir respective trains. This, however, was not done, and many of the officials were as much "at sea" as the excursionists. The morning having been passed in a way conducive to the feelings of the visitors, a move was made towards the course, and it soon be- came evident that the attendance was going to be a large one. Indeed, by the time set for the decision of the Cup, it was computed that quite 60,000 persons had assembled on the Roo- dee, and we do not think the figures were overestimated. The Members' Welter Plitte and the Dee Stand Cup having been won respectively by King Offa and Extinguish r, ten runners were weighed out for the principal event of the day, being the smallest field that has run for this prize for many years, except in 1873 and 1875, when the same number started in the first-named year, and nine in the latter. Snail remained very firm up to the fall of the flag, but he proved himself, as last year, a non-stayer, and was beaten in the last quarter of a mile, up to which time he looked very formidable. Skotska, who was supported for a heap of money, tried the down" ffame,like her stable companion, Field-Mwrshal, in 1873, but tailed terribly, as she was one of the first beaten after a mile sjad a half had been traversed. Last year it will no doubt, be now remembered, Pageant was a good fourth with 7st91b on his back, and had only lib more on Wednesday to carry, but his chance was thought so lightly of that 20 to 1 could easily be had for asking. So much for following the money John Day ran a remarkably good horse, and must have won bad he not incurred a lOlb penalty by winning the Metropolitian Stakes. C Ilineboumeal-o ran very fast, and with a stronger lad on his back will most likely yet win a big stake. Footstep's penalty told its tale, and the Irish horse, Clonclave, was quite outpaced. The followers of Peck's stable were the only parties said to have won much by Pageant s victory, as his owner did not fancy his chance. Immediately the Cup was decided large numbers left the Rhoodee, and fortunately for them they did, for soon afterwards the sky, which up to this time had been very clear, became overcast, and a heavy shower of hail and rain came down. With the exception of the double victory of King- Offa, none of the other races call for comment. The old horse's second victory was a very fine performance, as he had 101b extra to carry. Subjoined is the return of the day's racing :— MEMBERS' WELTER PLATE (handicap) of £ 100; winners this day 91b extra. About 7 furlongs. Mr W. Saunders' King Offa, aged, 8st 41b .Constable 1 Mr T. T. Drake's Deceit, 4yrs, 8st 6lb F. Archer 2 Mr T. Green's Aragon, aged, 9st 21b G. Cooke 3 Mr E. Weever's Daventry, 3yrs, 7st Morgan 4 Betting: Even on Deceit, 3 to 1 agst Daventry, and 6 to 1 each agst King Offa and Aragon. Won, after a punishing finish, by a neck; Aragon being a bad third. DEE STAND CUP of L5 each starter, with £10() added; weight for age. Once round and a distance (about 1 mile 290 yards). Mr F Bates' Extinguisher, 3yrs ( £ 500), Sst 41b G. Cooke 1 Mr T. Ansley's Water Lily, 4 yrs (£500), 9st 81b.Constable 2 Mr T. Wadlow's Redan's dam c, 3yrs (jESOO), 8st F. Archer 3 Mr Davenport's UncleTem, aged (L5OO), 9st 121b .Britton 4 Mr J. Anderson's Mary Jones, 3yrs( £ 500), 7st 121b R. M'Ewen 5 Betting: 5 to 4 agst Extinguisher, 7 to 4 agst Water Lily, 100 to 15 agst Uncle Tom, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Won by three lengths a neck between second and third a bad fourth. The winner was not sold. CHESTER TRADES' CUP of 9500, added to a handicap sweepstakes of L25 each, 15 ft.; a winner, after Jan. 25, at 11 a.m., of the 2,C00gs stakes, or a handicap value C500 101b, of a handicap value f.200 6lb extra; second to receive jE50 from the stakes. Cup Course (about 2 miles 2 furlongs). 92 subs, 32 of whom pay £5 ft. to the fund. Mr F. Gretton's Pageant, by Elland-Panoply, 6yrs, 7st 101b Glover 1 Mr A. Baltazzi's John Day, 4yrs, 8st lib (101b ex.) .Maid- ment 2 Lord Rosebery's Snail, aged, 8st 21b Constable 3 Lord Ailesbury's Collingbourne, 3yrs, 6st .Gallon 4 Lord Wilton's Footstep, 4yrs, 83t (lOlb ex.) .F. Archer 0 Sir W. Nugent's Clonave, aged, 7st 31b M. Miley 0 Mr E. Potter's Newport, 4yrs, 6st lllb .F. Jeffrey 0 Mr Bowe's Skotzka, 5yrs, 6st 41b-. Hopkins 0 Mr A. Gwynne's Highland Laddie, 4yrs, Stit -Lemaire 0 Mr J. Crick's Sans Reproche, 4yrs, 5st 71b .Heather 0 Betting 9 to 4 agst Snail, 9 to 2 agst Skotzka, 5 to 1 agst Footstep. 9 to 1 agst John Day, 10 to 1 agst Collingbourne, 100 to 6 each agst Pageant and Sans Reproche, 20 to 1 agst Clonave, 25 to 1 agst Highland Laddie, and 40 to 1 agst Newport. At the second attempt a beautiful start was effected, Skotzka jumping away with the lead, followed by Newport, Collingbourne, and Sans Reproche, the rear being brought up by Clonave. At the railway arches the first time Mr Bowes' horse increased his lead, and by the time they had reached the Dee side Collingbourne took second place, Footstep lying third, and Snail fourth, with all the others well up. Passing the stand the second time Skotzka still kept his place, closely attended by Collingborne, Snail, New- port and Pageant. Half-way along the Dee side Skotzka was beaten, and soon fell to the rear, when Newport took up the running, his immediate attendants being John Day, Pageant, Collingbourne, and SnaiL This order was main- tained to the Grosvenor-bridge, where Newport was beaten, and John Day, Snail, and Pageant took up the three front positions, with Lord Ailesbury's oolt lying fourth. Round- ing the bend into the straight Snail tried to come through, but was never able to quite overhaul either John Day or Pageant between whom the issue lay a hundred yards from the post About 50 yards from the winning-chair Glover called on Pageant, who shot out and won very easily by four lengths. Snail was beaten three lengths for second place, and Collingbourne was a" bad fourth. Time, by Benson s chronograph, 4min. lOsecg.

WINNERS OF THE CHESTER CUP. Yr. Winner. A. st 1b Ran Jockey. 1850 Major Pitt's Mounseer 4.6 9.36.Dockeray 1851 Mr Lister's Nancy 3.4 12.28.Kendall 1852 Mr Farrance's Joe Miller.3.4 10.43.Goater 1853 Mr Palmer's Goldflnder .5.7 6.28.Aldcock 1854 Capt Lane's Epaminondus 3.4 10.24.Fordham 1855 Mr Howard's Scythian 4.-7 4 27 Wells 1856 Mr Parker's One Act S. 6 1.30.Hibberd 1867 Mr F. Higgin's Leaminton 4.6 9 36.D. Hughes 1858 Mr C. Monck's Vanity .4.6 19.28. Withington 1859 Mr E. Higgin's Leamington .6.. 8 2 33 Wells 1860 Lord Ailesbury's St Albans.3.6 3.20.G. French 1861 Mr Barber's Ben Webster .4.7 8.16 L. Snowden 1862 Mr Jackson's Tim Whiffler 3.6 11.22.Doyle 1863 Sir J. Hawley's Asteroid S.9 4.12.Wells 1864 Mr Hughes' Flash in the Pan..a.6 4.20.Moms 1865 Mr W. G. Bennett's Dolby 4.6 8.21.Hibberd 1866 Mr W. G. Bennett's Dalby .5.7 7.17.Hibberd 1867 Mr A. Heathoote's Beeewing .4.7 0. 21 Prior 1868 Mr Hodgman's Paul Jones 3.6 2. 17.Jeffrey 1869 Ld.Calthorp'8 Kt. of the Garter.6.9 1.12.Fordham 1870 Mr T. Hughes' Our May Ann.5.6 0.16.Newhouse 1871 Mr W. H. Scott's Glenlivat 4.6 2.1fi.Jarvis 1872 Mr W. Nicholl's Inveresk 3..5 12.14.Griffiths 1873 Mr Bowes' Field Marshall 6. 6 12 10 Grifilths 1874 Mr R. C. Vyner's Organist 3. 6 6.16.Glover 1875 MrI Heneage's Freeman 6. 7 9. 9.Glover 1876Mr JohnBtone'sTamo'Shanter 6.6 11.18,Thomson 1877 Mr F. Gratton's Pageant 6. 7 10 10 Glover COMBERMERE STAKES, a handicap of £10 each starter, with £150 added; winners extra; second to receive .125 from the stakes. T.Y.C. (six furlongs). Mr Garnham's Antelope, 4 yra, Sst 3lb M or bey I Mr Bryson's Herald, 6 yrs, 7st Ulb.Glover 2 Mr D Pennant's Distingue, 3 yrs, 6st 61b (car. 6et 7lb).F. Jeffrey 3 Major Starylton's Sabrina, 9 yrs, 7st 41b.J: Maedonald Mr Wadlow's Celosia, 4 yrs, 8st 3lb F. Archer Major Starylton's Sabrina, 9 yrs, 7st 41b.J; Maedonald Jeffrey 3 Major Starylton's Sabrina, 9 yrs, 7st 41b.J: Maedonald Mr Wadlow's Celosia, 4 yrs, 8st 3lb F. Archer Mr J. Whittaker's Miss Lacy, 3 yrs, 6et »lb Jttorgaa Mr Maxwell's Lady Agnes, 8 yrs, est Ob Hopkins Betting: 3 to 1 agst Herald and Sabrina, 100 to 30 ags Miss Lacy, and 4 to 1 agst Distingue. Won by a short head a bad third. An objection was laid against the winner on the ground of foul riding, but it was afterwards overruled EATOX RTAXEB nf 5 pov* each for starters, with 100 added by UR- for UGJ; m and g allowed 21b winner to be sokl for 100 sovs entrance 2 sovs. Five furlongs. Mr W. Saunder's King Offa, itg3,1, 9st 91b Constable 1 Mr Talk's led Rose. yr", st 71b.Glover 2 Mr Green's Gwendoline, yrs, 6st 71b (car. fist Sib) Morgan. 3 Mr J. Whittaker's Miss Lacy, 3 yrs, 8-t Rib F. Archer 4 Mr M. Dawson's Fair Penitent, 2 yrs, 6st 71b Hopkins 0 Mr Jardme's Bickerstnflie, 3 yrs, Sst 81b G.Cooke 0 Mr G Krucknnberg'a Delicacy, yrs, Rst filb Morgan 0 Mr W. Sadler's Queensland, 4 yrs, 9st 01b Bruckshaw 0 Betting: 5 to 2 agst Red Rose, 100 to 30 agst Fair Penitent, 6 to 1 agst Miss Lacy. 8 to 1 each agst Queensland and Gwendoline, and 10 to 1 agst King Offa. Won in a canter by two lengths, Gwendoline being a bad third. The winner was sold to Mr T. Ansley for 170gs. TENTH BEAUFORT BIENNIAL STAKES of £10 each, with £100 added. for two-year-olds; colts 8st 121b. fillies Sst 91b; winners extra; 31b allowed, &c. Four furlongs. 22 subs, 9 of whom delare ft. Mr R. Peck's Grace, 9st 21b (inc. 101b extra) F. Webb 1 Mr Johnstone's f by Miner-Lady Nyassa, 8st 91b.G. Cooke 2 Sir G. Chetwynd's The Flyer, 8st 12lb Constable 3 Betting: 3 to 1 on Grace, and 10 to 1 bar one Won by I three lengths. Opposite the stand the Lady Nyassa filly headed The Flyer, and secured second money by a neck. THURSDAY. There was a marked falling-off in the attendance to-day, compared with either Wednesday or the opening day. The morning was uninviting, as rain fell heavily, but before the commencement of the races the sun came out with great warmth, and up to four o'clock the afternoon was very enjoy- able, when rain again fell, accompanied by thunder and lightning. During the intervals between the races the light-fingered gentlemen were busy at work, and one well-known Liverpool fishmonger (noted, probably, more for his bluster and noise than anything else) was" eased" of a valuable watch, said to be worth X60. The following is the return :— CHESTERFIELD STAKES, a welter handicap of £10 each 2 ft to the fund, with £100 added second to save stake; winners extra. Seven furlongs. 16 subs. Mr Bryson's Herald, 5 yrs, t 91b Glover 1 Mr Whittaker's Mrs Pond, 3 yrs, 8st 81b W. Platt 2 Mr Thorold's Polly Craven, 3 yrs, 8st 91b (car 8st 101b). F. Webb 3 Mr T. T. Drake's Deceit, 4 yrs, 9st 121b F. Archer 0 Betting 7 to 4 agst Herald, 5 to 2 agst Mrs Pond, 7 to 2 agst Deceit, and 20 to 1 agst Polly Craven (at first 2 to 1). Won in a canter by four lengths, a bad third. BADMINGTON STAKES of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, with 200 sovs added, for two-year-olds colts 8st 121b, fillies 8st 91b winners extra; horses for which a claim is made by eight o'clock on the evening preceding running to be sold by auction for 300 sovs, allowed 6]b. Five furlongs. 40 subs, 11 of whom declared ft. Duke of St. Alban's Gaberlunzie, by The Palmer-Lady Dot, Sat 121b F. Archer 1 Mr Padwick's Modesty ( £ 300), Sst 61b Constable 2 Mr T. Steven's Little Fish (£300), fist 31b C. Archer 3 Mr R. Peck's Love Apple, 8st 91b (car. 8st 101b).F.Webb 0 Betting 11 to 8 agst Love Apple, 5 to 2 agst Modesty, 4 to 1 agst Gaberlunzie, and 5 to 1 agst Little Fish. Won easily by three-quarters of a length; three lengths between second and third. SIXTY-FIFTH DEE STAKES of 26 sovs each, 10 ft, with 200 sovs added, for three-year-olds colts Set 121b, fillie Sst 81b. Grosvenor Course (about 1 mile 2 furlongs). 1 subs, 9 of whom declare ft. Mr F. Pryor's Bonnie Robin (late Bonnie Dundee), by Friponnier—Bonnie Katie, 8st 121b F. Archer 1 Mr J. A. Hind's Lady Johnstone, St lib (car. Sst 31b). T. Challoner 2 Mr Johnstone's The Bellman, Sst 51b G. Cooke 3 Mr R. Osborne's Constantine, 8st 121b W. Piatt 0 Mr Gomm's Grand Templar, 8st 61b Morbey 0 Betting: 2 to 1 agst Grand Templar, 3 to 1 agst Bonnie Robin, 4 to 1 agst Lady Johnstone, and 5 to 1 agst Constan- tine. Won by three-quarters of a length; three lengths between second and third. Time, 2 minutes 20 seconds. MAY PLATE of 100 sovs., for two-year-olds colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8s 71b; winners 51b extra; selling alluw- ances; entrance 3 sovs. Have a mile. Mr T. Green's Gwendoline, 7-t 121b (9100) Morgan 1 Mr R. Peck's Raft, 7st 71b ( £ 100) J. Macdonald 2 Mr G. E. Paget's Empress of India, 7st 71b (9100) Hopkins 3 Mr A. Bayley's Duchess of Sutherland filly (not to be sol:), 8st 7lb Luke 0 Betting: 100 to 6i) agst Empress of India, 7 to 4 agst Gwendoline, 100 to TO agst Raft, and 10 to 1 agst Duchess of Sutherland filly. Won cleverly by a neck, the favourite being a moderate third. The winner was bought in for 200 guineas. CESTRIAN HANDICAP of 100 sovs., for three-years-olds and upwards entrance 3 sovs.; winner this day 91b extra. T.Y.C. (in 91b ex.) Mr Bryson's Herald, 5 yrs, 9st Glover 1 Mr J. Crick's Neruda, 3 yrs, 7st Hopkins 2 Mr J. Bates' Miss Gertrude, 6 yrs, 7st 101b Huxtable II Mr Ansley's Water Lily, 4 yrs, 8st 21b Constable 0 Mr W. Sadler's Queensland, 4 yrs, Sst Bruckshaw 0 Mr T. Green's Aragon, aged, 8st 12lb Snowden 0 Betting: 100 to 60 agst Herald, 4 to 1 each agst Water Lily and Neruda, 5 to 1 Miss Gertrude, 10 to 1 agst Queens- land, and 33 to 1 agst Aragon. Won in a canter Dy two lengths; a bad third. CHESTER STEWARD'S CUP of X250, specie, by subscrip- tion of L15 each, 5 ft, with £150 added. Grosvenor oourse (about one mile two furlongs). 10 subs. Mr Gomm's Warrior, 3 yrs, 7st 81b Moriiey 1 Mr T. Green's Aragon, aged, 8st 21b Morgan 2 Betting: 6 to 1 on Warrior. The favourite assumed the lead immediately the flag fell, was never headed, and won in a common canter by two lengths. EARL CHESTER'S PLATE of 20.0 sovs in specie, added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 16 sovs each, 10 ft, and 3 only if declared; winners extra. Five furlongs. 24 subs. I Major Stapylton's Slander, 4yrs, 7st 41b Macdonald w.o. Before the commencement of the races on Thursday the grandstand proprietors held their annual meeting. Sir Richard Brooke, Bart., presiding, when, after declaring the usual dividend of 71 per cent. it was unanimously resolved that the sum of X2,500 be voted to next year's races. The Messrs Topham having signified their desire to resign the position of clerks of the course, Mr T. Lawley was unani- mously appointed to fill that office-the Messrs Topham still continuing the duties *f handicappers. Mr H. Maddock pro- posed, and the Rt. Hon. Lord Combermere seconded, That a special meeting of the grundstand proprietors be held in the course of a few weeks, for the purpose of considering the advisability of reducing the Chester meeting from four to three days." The heavy expenses attaching to a meeting ex- tending over four days must tell much in favour of curtailing the meeting, as it must be apparent to everyone that some alteration is necessary, if the meeting is to regain the position, or anything approaching it, that it once held. FRIDAY. The Wirral Welter Plate of 100 sovs-Distingue, 1; Red I Rose, 2; Bellman, 3. Six ran. The Wynn Stakes-Vic, 1; Thoas, 2; Fasting Girl, 3. Five ran. The Great Cheshire Stakes-Pluton, 1; Hemlock, 2; Warrior, 3. Ten ran. The Wilton Handicap-Miss Gertrude, 1; Neruda, 2; Queensland, 3. Seven ran. The Ninth Beaufort Biennial Stakes-Grand Templar, 1; Bonnie Robin, 2; May Bell, 3. Five ran. The Ladies' Purse-Red Rose, 1; Queensland, 2; Empress of India, 3. Three ran. The Cheshire and Wynnstay Hunt Plate-Sir Robert Clif- ton, 1; Roundhead, 2; Treasure, 3. Six ran.

DENBIGH. CONCERT AT THE ASYLUM.-On Friday (yesterday) a concert was given at the North Wales Asylum, having been arranged by Mrs H. J. Johns, nee Miss Robinson, who ie on a visit to Denbigh. The programme was of a very vaned description. THE CHURCH ASSOCIATION.—The half-yearly meeting of the members of the Church Association for the deaneries of St. Asaph, Denbigh, and Dyffryn Clwvd took place at the County Hall yesterday (Friday) to consider the report of the sub-committee in reference to the proposed conference, enrolment of members, and other business. DENBIGHSHIRE ImuxARY.-Week ending May 5th, 1877:— IN-PATIENTS. OUT-PATIENTS. Admitted 2 Admitted 21 Discharged 4 IXscharsred 14 3 Cured 10 Relieved o Relieved 3 Dead e Dead 1 Irregularity 0 Irregularity' Made Out-patients 1 Made In-patients 0 Remain in the House 25 Admitted in 1877 347 Casualties R. MORETON PRICHARD, M. B., House Surgeon.

ST. ASAPH. MONTHLY PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before Mr Whitehall Dod, Major Rowley Conwy, and the Rev. R. H. Howard. Doo CASE.—Hugh Price, of Pen-Bcha, Tremeirchion, was charged with keeping a dog without a license. Mr Bennett, excise officer, Denbigh, found the dog on de- fendant's premises, and clearly proved the case against him. Defendant was fined in the mitigated penalty of 25s. A LONG DRUNKEN LIST.-Sergeant Parry brought the following charges of drunken and disorderly conduct, which were dealt with accordingly-William Jones, blacksmith, Trefrtank at St. Asaph, on May 2nd, 10s and 8s costs; Edward Jones, at St. Asaph, on the 15th ult., 5s and 10s costs; Thomas Roberts, plasterer, St. Asaph, on the 19th ult., 10s and 8s costs: Thomas Hughes, St. Asaph, who did not appear, a warrant was issued for his apprehension.-P.C. Griffiths proved the followiag cases:—Richard Jones, Rhuallt, offence com- mitted at Tremeirchion on the 23rd ult., 5s and 8a costs; Moses Price, Penycefn, on the 23rd ult.; no appearance, and warrant issued. HIGHWAY OFFENCES.—Robert Williams,"Tanygraig, Cefn, for allowing his cart to be used without a name. Fined 2s and costs.—Thomas Owen, Dyserth, riding on cart in the parish of Cwm, 2s and 6s 6d eosts.-4bavid Davies, farmer, Cwm, allowing three cattle to stray, 3s and 6s 6d costs.—Sergeant Parry brought the following charges—William Wood, Pant Evan, riding on cart without reins im St. Asaph parish, 2s and 7s costs; Elizabeth Lloyd, farmer, Pentre, allowing cattle to stray, 5s and 6s 6d costs; Wm. Roberts, Pofforddlas, for allow- in cattle to stray, 5s and 6s 6d costs. ASSAULT.-Sabina Gallagher, St. Asaph, charged Martin Cummings, with an assault. Defendant is a member of the Carnarvonshire Militia, and as he was at present with the regiment, the case was remanded for a month. V AGRA.NTB.-On Thursday, before Mr Whitehall Dod, Sergeant Parry charged Robert Frarey, Oxford, and W. Smith, labourer, Stroudwater, P.C. Griffiths charged T. Jones, Newport, Monmouthshire, aDd William Harris, Liverpool, with begging, the former two at Bodlonfa, and the latter at the College, Tremierehion. They were rach sent to Mold gaol for seven days.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THUBSDAY.—Mr Brownlow W. Wynne presided, and there was a very large attendance of guardians from all parts of the union. IN-DOOR RELIEF.—The master reported that 56 vagrants had been relieved during the fortnight, and that there was an increase of nine in the in-door paupers. The state of the house was registered by the doctor as satisfactory. SALARY—Mr Jenes, relieving officer Sl Asaph, applied for an increase of salary on the ground that his distriot had greatly increased since his appointment 27 years ago, and also since it was raised to .t85 in 1873. It was agreed that the next meeting he made special to discuss the subject. TaB SCHOOL had been examined by her Majesty's Inspector who reported that the children passed a very satisfactory examination, and appeared to be well managed. He had given to the chaplain a list of books necessary to be used in the school so as to ensure I uniformity in the teaching in the schools. Examined collectively the result was very fair, and the industrial work done was good. Amusement was caused by the report stating that no children were presented in I" draw- ing or music." The report was considered highly satisfactory. THE PORTBR OF THB Horn.-Three applicants were present for the office of porter, one of them being an inmate of the house, a good shoemaker, and his age is 66 years old. He bore a good character and kept the house well supplied with shoes. None of the men were considered suitable. The Master thought it would be best for the house to have a tailor as it wsakl be a great saving to tho union. After some conversation, it was agreed on the motion of Captain Pennant seconded bY Mr W. M. Clarke that further advertisements be issued offering a salary of £ 30 p r year, board, and lodgings, aud a suit of clothes, for a twilor under the age of 4. years, the object being to j-'t « good s-roag man for the office, and it was thought for that salary a suitable man could be obtained. OUT-RELIEF.—The ou;i: ior the !"Qd fortnight was £ 310 10H 3d, cheques We"c ordered fo: the next fortnight, X305, biiluccr1 in the httnds of ttio tivaQurer £1,417 12s 6 i. CORP MPONDI,: NcE.-Tli": incVM a number of letters from persons respecting t he support of parents, and in some instances excuses of the most ludicrous kind ware made to the amusement of the board. THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE.—Mr Brownlow W. Wynne had been appointed chairman of the Educational Committee. Captain Pennant explained that the com- mittee had divided the union info three districts, and they proposed to appoint the following as officers to prepare the list of children of school age in tho district; Messrs J. Jones, Marsh Inn, Rhuddlan; Robert Roberts, Abergele and William Joues, relieving officer, Doubigh. Some discussion arose as to wbat ages the children should be of whom a list should be prepared, and the sum to be paid for the preparation of the lists. Captam Pennant proposed that the payment for the preparation of the lists be lfi per head on the children, but that the minimum be £25 for Rhyl district, i>l2 10s f^r Abergele, and .£10 for Denbigh district- Denbigh and Henllan were not included in the district there being school boards there. The appointment of inquiry officer was discussed at some leugth, and it was thought desirable to appoint each relieving officer in his own district, and this was made known to the officers, but as the board did not know what application they would have it was agreed that the question of remunera- tion be left over for a time. It was agreed to appoint local committees in various districts to act with the com- mittee.

RHYL. SALB OF FREEHOLD PROPERTy.-On Monday last Messrs Heather and Co., had a sale of freehold property at the Royal Hotel, wnen the following properties were disposed of :-Lot 1, a dwelling-house, No. 19, Queen- street, realized £ 670; lot 2, No. 20, Queen-street, was withdrawn and lot. 3, cottages in Mill Bank, sold fer X290 by private treaty.

MINERA. THE LATE MR J. DARLINGTON.—Owing to the death of Mr J. Darlington, the services in the parisk church, Minera, were, on Sunday last, of a more than usually solemn character. Both the Rev J. William* (vicar) and Rev J. Thomas (curate) delivered very affecting and sympathetic addresses, and spoke in high term3 of the virtues of the deceased gentleman, express- ing their deep regret at the great loss felt by the parish by his decease. In the evening the choir sang the well known anthem by Harwood, "Vital spark," together with appropriate hymns from Church Hymns." Mr Williams presided at the organ, giving as the voluntary Blest are the departed" (Spohi), and at the close of the service "The dead march" in "Saul." A large number of the workmen attended the services during the day, thus shewing the great respect and esteem in which the late gentleman was held.