Wrexham Guardian

§irtjjs, Primages, antr grains. BIRTHS. C.OIPB^LL—On the 8th inst, at Alyn Derwyn, ROEsett, the wife of L. G. Campbell, Esq., Younger of Fairfield, of a daughter. E!>V/ A RDS—On the 10th inst., at the Rectory, Cefn, St. Asaph, the wife of the Rev. Daniel Edwards, of a daugh- ter. MITcHELL-On the 6th inst., the wife of Sir H. Mitchell, Ii, Bridge Terrace, Oswestry, of a daughter. PHILLIPS—On the 7th inst., the wife of Mr Robert Phillips, Regent-street, Llangollen. SPURRING—On the 8th inst., at Llangollen, the wife of George W. Spurring, jun., of a daughter. WILLIAMS—On the 4th inst., at The Hall, Llacfyllin, the wife of Eyton O. Williams, M.D., @f a MARRIAGES. GEORGE—GEORGE—On the 9th inst., at the Congrega- tional Church, Ruabon, by the Rev. W. Edwards, Cefn, and in the -presence of Mr J. D. Jones, registrar, Mr Thomas George, of Cefn Mawr, to Miss Mary George, of Bolton. MORRIS—JONES—On the 11th inst., at St. David's (Welsh) Church, Brownlow-hill, Liverpool, by the Rev. E. T. Davies, B.A., Mr Edward Morris, of Holywell, to Miss Maria Jones. PRICHARD—JACKSON—On the 11th inst., at the Congre- gational Church, Ruabon, by the Rev. F. B. Brown, assisted by the Rev. W. Joseph, William Prichard, of Wrexham, to Eliza, widow of the late William Henry Jackson, Wrexham, and only daughter of the late Edward Morris, Ruabon. (No. cards.) R'FSBLL-FORREST-On the 4th inst., at the Wesleyan Chapel, Wrexham, William James Russell, to Ruth Forrest, daughter of Richard Timmins Forrest. DEATHS. BKACEGIRDLE—On the 3rd inst., at Davenham Villa, Davenham, Northwich, Catherine, the beloved wife of Mr Samuel Bracegirdle, aged 52 years. CONWAY—On the 1st inst., at Haliburton-street, Liver- pool, aged 10 years, Edith Emma, third daughter of John Conway. HIGNETT—On the 8th inst., at his residence, Abbot's Heyes, aged 6D, John Hignett, Esq., of Chester. JENKINS-On the 9th inst., aged 22, Robert, son of Mr II;1; J(;:1k111", Brynteg, Llantysilio. JONES—On LL.e 8th inst., aged 42, Morris, "011 of the late 1 Da: Id Jones, joiner, Royal Oak, Abergele. JONES—Ou the 7th inst., at her residence, Bidston Schools, Birkenhead, aged 06 years, Ann. the beloved wife of Mr Edward Jones, formerly master of the National Schools, Greenfield. LLOYD—On the 3rd inst., at Crewe Hill, Cheshire, Robert Lloyd, aged 75. McDERMOTT—Ou the 7th inst., Mary Ann, daughter of Mr P. McDermott, Yorke-street, Wrexham, aged 28 years. PHILLIPS—On the 28th ult., suddenly, at Wellington, Salop, in her 53rd year, Frauces, wife of Jacob Phillips, late of that town. POOLE-On the 11th inst., Mr William Poole, Abbey-road, Llangollen aged 82. WILLIAMS—On the 2nd inst., at the residence of her daughter, Mountain View, Abergele, aged 90, Mary, relict of the late John Williams, of Ysceifiog. WILLIAMS—On the 8th inst., aged 38, at the Britannia Inn, Cefn Mawr, Mrs Williams.

GUARDIAN OFFICE, FRIDAY. (BY TELEGRAPH). CORN MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, Friday. Wit-h a large attendance at our market, a good business has been done at an advance of 2d per cental on white wheat, and Id on red. Flour about 6d dearer. Indian corn (mixed American) 25s per 480 lbs. Beans steady. Peas (Canadian) 37s 9d per quarter. Weather very cloudy, but no rain; WAKEFIELD, Friday. Factors are firm in demanding an advance, on last week's prices for wheat. Fresh thrashed English Is to 2a per quarter, and foreign about Is, but millers buy cautiously. Egyptian beans and maize rather dearer.

RUSSIAN ARTROCITIES IN BULGARIA. CONSTANTINOPLE, July 12. The Porte yesterday telegraphed the following despatch to its representatives abroad:—"According to telegrams received at the Sublime Porte, a Rus-ian division which reached the villages of Kestan and Belo-van ou the 7th inst., has di.armed the Mussulman inhabitants and distributed their weapons among the Bulgarians. The Russians then proceeded against the Mussulman population in the same way as hitherto, that j is to say, by the massacre of men, women, and children, and by burning their dwellings. The foregoing leads to the belief that the Russians have determined on the systematic extermination of the Mussulmans on the passage of their troops, and that our unhappy co- religionists have to expect the most horrible and barbarous treatment at the hands ef au who loftily announced himself as the defender of the rights of humanity, and the impartia' protector of all our peoples. We cmnotdoubt that Europe be indignant, and proioundly moved at the recital of such atrocities." PERA, July 12. Circumstantial statements are hourly received here to the effect that the Russians are excitihg the Bulgarian peasants to commit horrible atrocities on those Turks who have not taken to frght, especially in the district of Tirnova. Similar reports come from every quarter in Bulgaria, in which the Muscovite troops have appeared. Tile splendid country is described as wasted, and desolation wide-spread. Dead bodies cover the ground, whilst towns and villages, once thriving and haopv, ate 1 now in ashes. BERLIN, July 12. « A British staff officer, on half pay, gives a terrible account of Russian cruelty in the conduct cf the war. His letters a.re published in AHegmeine Zeitung. RUSTCHUK, July 12. The Cossacks are reported as committing horrible cruelties upon the unarmed inhabitants—men, women, and children—at all the villages which they occupy', The Turkish troops are furious at the reports of these atrocities, and the fighting- will, when it once commences, be of a desperate character. The Turkish officers ask what Eogiand, who was so moved by the accounts of the suppression of the insurrection in Bulgaria, savs to the horrible atrocities which are now being systematically committed by the Russians.

THE WAR IN ASIA. ERZEROUM, July 12. The garrison of Bayazid has refused the summons to surrender made on it by the Turks. Ismail Paeha has commenced the bombardment of the citadel, and has left a detachment to carry out the siege. He has effected a junction with Faik Pasha at Thapares, in the plain. KARS, July 12. The Russians are in full retreat over the frontier, and are falling back on Gumri. The Turkish losses during the siege were very small. Reinforcements, provisions, and ammunition are constantly arriving.

THE TURKISH FLEET, SOULINA, July 12. Eupatoria has been successfully: bombarded by a divison of Hobart Pasha's fleet, under the command of Hassan Pasha. The ships ran in close, opening heavily on the batteries, and knocked the Russian works to pieces; they did great damage. The result has been very serious for the Russians, and haa greatly elated the Ottomans. The Turks had only one killed. Several Russian vessels which were anchored under the batteries, laden with salt were captured. Another divison of the fleet has gone off to Sebastopol, causing immense consternation among the vessels anchored in the outer roads. A!l are hasting under cover of the batteries.

TURKEY AND MONTENEGRO. CONSTANTINOPLE, July 12. A telegram has been received here irom Scutari, dated Y'w-terday, stating that the English consul at that place has gone to Cettinje in order to make informal proposals for a trace between Turkey and Montenegro.

THE ELECTIONS IN FRANCE. PARIS, July 12. An opinion upon the delay in the general elections, cuawn up by the consulting committee of Republican jurists, is Dublrshed to-day. The committee in very decided terms insist both for internal reasons and con- siderations of general policy that the Government is inMind to shorten the delay as much as possible. They declare that the elections should be held within a period of three months after the dissolution, and that any further delay will be a violation of the Constitution. LIVERPOOL RACES. THURSDAY. The Newsham Handicap-Aurelia, 1; Sundial, 2; Folshaw, 3. Six ran. Her Majesty's Plate—Chai-on, 1; Tartine 2. The Latham Nursery Stakes—La Merveille, 1; L.-monade filly. 2 Britannia, 3. Five ran. The Liverpool Cup—Snail, 1; Petrarch, 2 Advance, 3. Twelve ran. Preston Plate—Extravagance walked over. Liverpool St. Leger—Bugle, 1 Bellman, 2; Three ran. Stanley Stakes—Lees, 1 Midr, Cnrofla, 3. J'uur ran.

SJtgtnri Wttue. 1 NORTH WALES MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.—The annual meeting of the North Wales Aleaioai 'I j Association was held at Barmouth on Wednesday, under the presidency of Dr Rubert,s, Portmaduc. At the conclusion of business the members present timed together at the Cci-sygedol Hotel. OSWESTRY CATTLE FAIR.—There was an average supply of stock at the Sinithfield on Wednesday. Messrs Pngh, Stokes, and Owen sold 64 cattle and calves, and 200 sheep and pigs Messrs Bickerton and Fliles sold 36 cattle and caives, and 283 sheep and pigs Messrs T. and W. Whitfield sold 73 cattle and calves, 675 Gheep and pigs. Mr J. C. McKie sold 21 cattle and calves, and 70 sheep and pigs. Prices unaltered. CHORAL FESTIVAL AT HARLECH CASTLE.—The tenth annual festival of the Ardudwy Temperance Choral Union was held at Harlech Castle, on Thurs- day, about 800 voices, including the Portmadoc, Machynlleth, Dolgelley, Rhiw, Festiniog, Bethesda, Pwllheli, Corris, Penllwyn, and Talsarnau choirs, taking part fn the programme, which embraced a performance of "The Messiah," the soloists being Miss Marian Williams, Miss Martha Harries, Mr Levi Roberts, Mr J. L. Williams, and Eos Moriais, the latter acting as conductor. Mr John Pritchard was at the piano, and Mr Davies at the harmonium. The Harlech, Corris, and Dolgelley brass bands also assisted in the instrumental part of the pro- gramme. THE CARNARVONSHIRE MYSTERY.-Under the direction of Captain Pearson, chief constable of Carnarvonshire, and Mr Robert Griffith, an amateur diver, living at Carnarvon, Llyn Cwmlyn and other mountain lakes in the neighbourhood of Caerhun were on Thursday carefully searched in quest of the body of the woman who has been missing since April last, and for whose recovery the county have supplemented the £ 30 reward offered by the relatives by.2100. David Griffith, the farmer in whose employ she was housekeeper, who alleges that he paid her.9140 on the morninar she is stated to have left his „ house, is undergoing eighteen months' imprisonment in Carnarvon gaol for send- ing a threatening letter to Mr Elias, the local agent for Lord Newborough. THE BULL'S HEAD," CHESTER.—In the Chancery division, on Thursday, before the Master of the Iv/ii- Hie suits Cuunt-ier v. Royle, Chantler v. iiubiubou, weri' heard. Tnese were consolidated actions. The first was a partition-sale action the second was for the recovery of an undivided half of property. The property in question was the Bull's Head, Chester, \and was worth 24,500, the yearly rental being between £ 200 and .£250. The plaintiffs claimed as appointees under the will of John Royle, junior, who apportioned the properties in moities. The plaintiff in the second action was a married woman, who made an agreement without the con- currence of her husband, for the purchase and sale of the property. The money paid to her, it was alleged, was dribbled out a few pounds at a time. Mr Ince, Q.C., and Mr Rigby appeared for the plaintiff Mr Chitty, Q.C and Mr Dunning for the defendant; and Mr W. W. KarsJake for Thomas Royle. After hearing arguments, his lo dship said there must be a sale in Chantler v. Royle, and appointed a receiver in the other suit. THE NORTH WALES TRAINING SHIP.—The Olio the use of which the Admiralty have granted as the industrial training ship for North Wales and the border counties, is expected at her station in the I Menai Straits in about a fortnight's time. A Government hulk from the Clyde has been lying in the straits waiting the arrival of the moorings, which are to be laid down in Bangor Pool, between Garth Ferryhouse and Glyn-y-Garth, on the Anglesey side of the straits. According to present arrangements, the formal opening is fixed for Monday, August 20th; and the Duke of Westminster, chairman of the com- mittee, Lord Penrhyn, Sir R. Bulkeley, Mr G. H. Whalley, M.P., Colonel Owen Williams, and other noblemen and gentlemen who have evinced an active interest in the establishment of the ship, are expected to take part in the inaugural pro- ceedings. Mr Morgan, the lessee of the Garth ferries, has kinaly conceded to boats belonging to the ship the privilege of using his landing stages free of toll. PRESTATYN PETTY SESSIONS: MONDAY.—Before Sir Pyers Mostyn, Bart. (chairman), T. G. Dixon, Esq., and W. Price-Jones, Esq., William Williams, of Ffynnongroew, was charged with an offence under the Poaching Prevention Acts. P.C. McWalters said he met the defendant on the road, and having reason to suspect him of poaching, he searched him, and found in his possession two rabbits, which he admitted having caught by poaching. The defendant was fined 10s, with 7s costs. -Three men, named William Moiris, John Jones, and Beniamin Jones, were charged with trespassing in pursuit of game on land belonging to Golden Grove estate. The evidence of Constables 26 (McWalters), and 14 (Parry), went to show that they were passing along the road on the 2nd inst., when they saw the three defendants in a field belonging to Mr Edward Lloyd, at Axton. They I zll were accompanied by a couple of lurcher dogs one of which was at the time chasing a hare. Benjamin Jones, who had been previously convicted was fined 20s and costs, and the other two defendants, 10s and costs each.—Robert Jones, of Rhewl Fawr, was summoned by Mr Edwin Parry, to find sureties to keep the peace towards him, in consequence of threats which he was alleged to have made use of. The defendant applied for an adjcurnment of the case, which was granted.

DENBIGH. THE VOLUNTEERS.—For the benefit of those members who have arranged to go to Aldershot. two drills each week are being held. To-day the shooting for the com- pany's prize cup commences. MESSRS DAVIES AND ARMOR held a large sale of cattle on Tuesday which was well attended by butchers and dealers from all parts of North Wales. The stock snld remarkably well. On Wednesday the firm sold by auction at the Town Hall, a great quantity of furniture, implements of husbandry, and other goods. THE WOOL FAIR -On Wednesday the annual wool fair was held. The quantity of wool shown WIlS much less than in former years, probably owing to the practice now pursued by merchants of buying it up at the farmers' residences previous to the fair. In the early part of the day trade was slack, and those that bought made good bargains, for later in the day it seemed to go up several pence per pound. The prices on an average were about Is per pound for Welsh wool, and the best SOl ts were as high as Is 3d and Is 4d per pound. DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRMARY.—Week ending June 16th' 1877:— IN-PATIENTS. OUT-PATIENTS. Admitted 7 Admitted 42 Discharged 7 Discharged 20 Cured. 3 Cured 03 Believed 2 Relieved 3 Dead 1 Dead 0 Irregularity 0 Irregularity 0 Made Out-patients 1 Made In-patients 4 Remain in the House 19 Admitted in 1877 55 Casualties 8 R. MORETON PRICHARD, M.B., House Surgeon.

RHYL. THE CHILDREN'S CONVALESCENT HOME is again undergoing alterations and improvements. The Insti- tution is full, and continues to do great good. amongst juveniles. VISITORS.—Rhyl is certainly not near so full of visitors as is usually the case at this season of the year and Llandudno is still worse off for visitors. Slackness of trade is said to be the chief cause. THE WINTER GARDENS.- A choir of local singers is being formed for the winter gardens, Mr Owen Edwards being the choirmaster. The rehersals have commenced, being held weekly in Reynolds' assembly rooms. SCHOOL TRIP.- The annual excursion of the Church Schools (scholars, teachers, and friends) is arranged for next week. For many years past Bettws-y-Coed has been the place selected, but this year Llangollen has been chosen, and the excursion is likely to be very popular. SEA TRIPS.—The steamer Gipsy King has made a series of excursions this week, taking numerous passengers. On Tuesday the run was to Llandudno and Holyhead; Thursday, to Point of Ayr; and Friday, to Liverpool, to convey passengers to the Royal Agricultural Show. WESLEYAN SERVICES.—Special sermons were preached in the English Wesleyan Chapel, on Sunday, to crowded congregations, by the Rev. Richard Roberts, a native of of the principality, and one of the most popular preachers in the connection. In the afternoon, Hugh Roberts, Esq., of Wakefield, was the preacher. The Rev. S Mather, of London, preaches spacial sermons to-morrow. THE PIER COMPANY during this week engaged Professor Loine, the wizard, who, on t;ach day, gave several excellent performances which were witnessed by a large number of persons. The Pier Company seem this year to be making special efforts to increase its popularity and consequently their dividends. The splendid band of Mr Crowly performs daily on the pier at 11 a.m. and 7 in the evening drawing large numbers of visitors. INTERESTING GATHERING.—On Thursday afternoon the Rev. Duncan McGregor invited the whole of the comoany of gipsy's, now staying in the town, to partake of an excellent tea served up in the Lecture Hall of the English Baptist Chapel, Sussex-street. A large number accepted tho invitation and seemed pleased with the kind and courteous reception they met with. After tea addresses of an interesting description were delivered. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS.—A special meeting of the beard was held on Thursday, under the presidency of Mr J. R. Jones, there being also present Rev Dr Butterton, Messrs T. Ellis, J. E. Roberts, lohn Roberts, G. T. Buckingham, S. Perks, T. L. Healing, E. P. Jones, Jonah Lloyd, W. Williams, Ii. i'. Roberts, K. Cdfield, W. Morris-, and the clerk, 11 r Arthur Rowlands.—The clerk read the report of the Commissioners, which met to discuss the sr.bjec' on the previous eveniug. from which it seemed that Mr Owen f>d • ■> -1 J. design <>■ tbe ne»v bri ge 1lI accoklsuce wiiti UodiuiinMOuers' «ccouut oi j 1872, tho width being 23 feet. The design h-id been submitted to and approved by the railway company subject to the woik being carried out under the superin- tendance of their engineer. The commitlee rer-ohvd to submit Ibe fol I owing recommendation on the su'ject: —Mr Joseph Evms to undertake to -tdvance the money for the laod required for the northern appro,cll of the bridge, the Commissioners undertaking to refund the money together with .£300 on the completion of the brldge on either side, and the road so far as Merllyn- to the satisfaction of the Commissioners and the railway company, within the period of 18 months from the commencement of the work.—The clerk explained that a copy of that resolufion was given to Mr Owen Edwards to submit to his client, and a reply was promised that morning, but it had not arrived, and Mr Edwards had goue to Liverpool. A messenger was sent for a reply, and the members waited over half an hour for the reply.—In the general conversation it transpired that the powers ot the board in reference to this bridge ceased on the 18th instant, and Rev Dr BuUertou remarked that a great effort wes made to get that particular clause into the Act, it being considered of great importance to have that bridge erected.—Even- tuallv the members left the room, the chairman explaining that there being no message from Mr Evans the business must stand adjourned.—It was suggested that th, resolution be passed in the absence of any communication from Mr Evans, but that was considered unadvisable, and tho meeting adjourned till Friday, at ten o'clock.

FLINT. CONCERT AT PENTBE.—The concert announced to take place in connection with Pentre Church School came off on Tuesday evening last, and was patronised by a large and respectable audience. Notwithstanding that two or three parties who were to sing were from some cause or another IlnabJe to fulfil their engagements, yet the programme was gone through with great satisfaction. Among the most attractive of the artistes was MHS O'Neil, who last year had the honour of singing at the Wrexham Eisteddfod. Her singing was deservedly applauded. Miss O'Neil is a native of Pentre, and a teacher at the Schools. Several Glees were most effectively rendered by the choir, especially the glee entitled-" To all you ladies." Never have we heard the jchoir singing before with so tmicli precision, both as regards time and tune. Tile Misses Tavlor, of RlgilJr, played some very beau- tiui pieces on the piano, and were loudly applauded. Mr Dubois, Mr Owen, Mr Coleclough, and other gentle- men took part in the concert. The proceeds will be devoted to the choir's annual excursion fund.

LLANGOLLEN. SCHOOL TREAT.—The childron attending Peny- bryn Sunday School had their annual treat in Chirk Castle Park, on Wednesday. They were conveyed to Chirk in canal boats. A DRUNKARD—Robert Jones was summoned Wy P.C. Roberts, before Captain Dicken, on Monday, for drunkenness, and sent to prison for seven days. FUNERAL OF MR WRIGHT, OF THE GARTH.—The remains of Mr Wright, Garth, were interred in Garth Baptist Cemetery on Saturday. The funeral was a large one. The religious ssrvice commenced at the house, when a lesson was read, and a prayer offered up by the Rev G. Jones, Tabernacle, Cefn Mawr. At the chapel, verses were sung, which I were composed for the occasion by Mr E. Creigfryn Edwards, Garth, and a sermon was preached by the Rev Wm. Williams, Garth, which was followed by prayer from the Rev H. Jones, D.D., president of che Baptist College, Llangollen. At the grave, an adnress was delivered by the Rev W. Edwards, Zion, Cefn Mawr, and the service was concluded by a prayer offered by the Rev R. L. Owen (C.M.), Acrefair.

CORWEN. POLICE COURT.—Friday, July 6th, 1877, before Capt. Taylor, and the Hon. C. H. Wynn. Daniel Lloyd was committed to tour months' hard labour for assaulting his mother and striking her with a fender and causing her serious injuries. SUICIDE.—On the 2nd inst., a man named William Williams, of Penybryn, Corwen, committed suicide by placing a rope round the rafter in his bedroom and draw- ing himself up with his hands. When found he was suspended between the floor and the ceiling, life being extinct. At the coroner's inquest, when Mr Hughes, draper, was foreman, a verdict of temporary insanity," was returned. ———— THE PENLLYN AND EDEIRNIOX LITERARY AND COMPETITIVE MEETING. The first of these interesting, instructive, and popular meeting- in connection with the Church Sunday schools, was held at the National Schools, on Wednesday, the inst., under the able presidency of the Hon. C. H. Wynu, of RhÚg. If we may judge from the densely- crowded room, the active and intelligent interest taken by the audience in the proceedings, and from the gener'd enthusiasm which characterised them, we feel sure that this commendable effort of the clergy to bring Church people together for a purpose so well calculated to furilier the interest of the Church, shall not lack the willing and ready support of the laity of their respective parishes. The Chairman, in his introductory speech, remarked that it had always been a pleasure to him to attend and assist at meetings which tended to benefit the town and neighbourhood of Corwen; but he remembered no former occasion which gave him greater, or even, in- deed, equal pleasure to preside over a meeting as the one uf that day. That was a meeting which had for its obji-ct the cultivation and training of the young in the right direction—a meeting which rewarded past diligence and labour, and faithful use of entrusted talents—and a meeting which would be an incentive to draw out much latent ability in the future. The competitive system, which formed the chief feature of these meetings, tended to create a spirit of healthy and praiseworthy emulation amongst, the young, and this, supplemented by prizes frotn the committee, stimulated young people to greater labour and painstaking, which would not fail to produce, in time, very desirable results. The worthy chairman further remarked that another most pleasing feature in the programme of that day was its religious character. The young men were well grounded and taught in Bible truths, and we kaow that the ^teachings and principles of that iuspired Book formed the only true standard of life; and if those principles were incorporated in the daily ife and conduct of men it would make tl em better neighbours, citissns, and subjects (loud cheers). The meeting were under the able conductorship of the Rev. Edis Roberts (Ellis Wyn o Wyrfai), who also, together with tha Hev. O. Jones (of Pentrevoalas) and the Rev. D. Williams (of Llandyrnog), were the ad- judicators of tne several subjects. There was a large number of competitors, and the different parishes of the union were well represented. Maqy of the compositions were pronounced to be of a high character, and reflected great credit on their authors. Prizes ware awarded to the following:— Essay, "Forms of Prayer "—1st, Mr Davies, National schoolmaster, Llansaintffraid 2nd, Mr Richard Edwards, Bala. Life of St. John "—1st, Miss Sarah Haghes, Rhug, Corwen; 2nd, Miss E. Humphreys, Llandrillo. Choral competition (anthem)—" How beautiful," &c., 1st, Llanuchllyn Church choir; 2nd, Bala and Cor- wen. Singing of hymn-" Nearer Home," 1st, Corwen Church choir. Singing of The Church's One Foundation," by boy or girl-1at, Ellis Edwards. Corwen; Jane Jones, Afonro, Glyndyfyrdwy, and Maggie Williams, Corwen, 2nd. Singing of Nearer Home by six children—1st, Cor- wen. Scripture examination, 2nd Samuel—1st, Thomas F. Appleton, Fanny Jones, and Alice Jones, Corwen 2nd, T. C. Jones, Corwen 3rd, John Roberts, Acts of Apostles—Uf, Eilen Jones, Corwen; T. Frank Apple- toi and Fanny Jones, Corwen, 2nd. Recitations, Y Adgyfodiad,"aged over 16—1st, Robt. E11is. Btiln; 2nd, Mary Owen, Rnug, Corwen. Under 1(>—1st, .John Morris, Cynwyd; 2nd, Winifred Davies, RLÚ:, Corwen. '• Cato's Soliloquy," age over 16—1st, Richard Wil- liams. Corwen 2nd. Robert Ellis, Bala. Age under 16 —1st, Ellen Jones, Corwen. Psalm 54th, English—1st, David W. Davies, Harp Inn, Corwen; Eida Evans, Cynwyd, and Louisa Jones, Corwen. 2nd. Psalm 24th, Webh-hit, John W. Pugh, Cynwyd 2nd, Humphrey Lloyd, Cynwyd, 3rd, David Evans aud Winifred Davies, Rhû;, Corwen. Recitation, 0 Paradise," children under 12—1st, Sarah A. Woodhall, Coowen; 2nd, Lizzy Jones, Corwen. P.iradwys Duw"—1st, David W. Davies, Corwen 2nd, Jane Jones, Cvnwyd. Translations, English into Welsh—1st, Mr Roberts, Llantysilio; 2nd, Miss Sarah Hughes, Rhûlt, Corwen. Welsh into English-1st, Mr Richard Edwards, Bala 2nd, Mrs Morris, Glyndyfyrdwyr. Reading. Welsh—1st, David W. Davies, Corwen. English—1st Robert Williams, Corwen. The clergy and Churchmen of this deanery have reason to be glad that a gentleman and layman of the position and influence of the Hon. C. H. Wynn has shown his appreciation of these gatherings by presiding over the afternoon and evening meetings, and by largely supple- menting ihe prizes during the day. These meetings will, if properly conducted, be fruitful in good and tangible in results to the Church. At the close of the meeting, the Chairman, on behalf of the committee, thanked the adjudicators for their kind and va uabie services. He also thanked the Rev. 6. Reed, secretary to the committee, for the labour and pains which he must. have taken to bring about such a successful meeting as they had seen that day. During the day songs were sung by Mr R. Williams, Mis Lnnrii U'ilJiams, and Mr W. Jones, chemist. The Rev. William Richardson, rector of Corwen, pro- Dosed a vote of thanks to the chairman, which was loudly responded to; and this terminated one of the most enthusiastic and interesting meetings which have bien held in Corwen for a long time. The next meet- w: uuciustund, will be held at Bila.

^cxapg. The Middle Ages.—Averages. Harmless Idolatry.—Dealing in dolls'eyes. Wanted.—A hen who can lay a foundation stone.— Fun. Elementary Astronomical Study for Children.—The milky way —Fun. Tney make mnvers of shells now. Arti-fishal flowers, of course.—Fun. The Most Important Thing to Woman in this Life.— To woo man. Spirit Rapping—What a drunkard's wife too often knows far too much of.—Punch. W hut to do witn the Brothers of the Holy Cross.— Wholly cross them out.—Punch. The Drunkard's Paradise-—Lapland (with a rever- sion in favour of Beer-haven, Briminerhaven, and Glass go," of course).—Fun. Hint to Seaside Bands.—Be sure and have a good- looking money collector. It makes a great difference in tne takings.—Judy. General Grant lias been invited to go to the next VV elsii Eisteddvod- The general is a man of great courage, wlneh shunks trom nothing. He has promised Lo go -—J-udy. A Riei Appointment.—A Mr Cotton, Q.C., has been appointed Lord Justice of Appeal. We hope nisjustice won't be sew-sew.—Fun. Speaking by the Card.—Mistress.- "You seem to know all the gossip of the neighbourhood, Parker." Lady's Maid: "Yes, ma'am. My young man is a postman, and he reads me all ttie post cards." —Fundi. Worth Having.—The Jubilee gifts presented to the Pope have been valued at a totaJ of tomteGJ1 million francs, or sterling. His Holiness intends to have another Jubilee at the very earliest opportunity. —.Judy Air O'Connell, M.P. for Dungarvan, represents the IrisU obstructive brigade as a"pariiamemaryearly- cloMiig association." If it could only succeed in shutting up the obstructives themselves.—Bunch. Political Preiectibility-—-The Daily News iearns "from Paris that. the work ot remodelling the sLar of Prefects throughout France is completed." Practice makes perfecl.-1Junch. The Russiaus have been badiy defeated at Zewin. Their first important success in Asia Minor was at Ardaliai'. Running through the alphabet after this fashion does not suit the Giand Duke Michael, who now writes his despatches in an Asia Minor key.— Fun. Poetic Fire.—During the recent severely not weather a policeman, roasting under a tropical sun and visibly smoking, was aptly compared by a second-hand wit to Robert Browning. ''Nonsense!" replied his companion, he is to me the exact realisation of Bobby Burns."— Fun. "No Accounting for Taste."—Materfamilies (just arrived at Slmmpviiie—the children had been down a month beiore):Well, Jane, have you found it dull ?" Nurse: "it was at fust, There was nothink to improve the mind, m'm, till the niggers come down!" Punck A lasdonable contemporary, referring to the fact that a leading member of society is now on the continent, and will visit many places before her return, says naively Tne length of her ladyship's suys, nowever, is not at present known." (!) This, surely, is a little beyond the bounds of propriety.— Judy. The Prince Imperial of France has been elected an honorary member of the J unior Carlton Club. He is "ju.t aoout the age" for a junior establishment like this. Besides, we believe, in one shape or another is always a favourite at Tory clubs.— Fun. Brevet Rank. -Mrs Juggins lost one of her lodgers lately. He went off suddenly on urgent private affairs, and forgot to settle his little account. 44 Ah,3' says the old lady. when 'e come 'ere 'e called 'isself a Captmg, but I've discovered to my cost 'e's only a left tenant." —Fun. In France, not long ago, a man was tried for murder. He was found guilty and condemned, and in the usual course the jurors were applied to to sign the petition for a commutation of his sentence. One of them did so with ttie postscript, 44 On condition that he hangs himself." It is a mistake to suppose that cross-examination in Protestant England is limited to the witness-box, and conducted only by lawyers. The reverend members of the Society of the Holy Cross," are accustomed to cross-examine their disciples in their counterfeit con- fessional.—Funch. Some protessional betting men are engaged in getting up a memorial to the .ate Admiral Rous. It is to take the form of a liieboat, and i, we believe, to be stttioned at the headquarters of the turf, where so many noble fortunes, gallant hopes, and valuable lives have met with sucn disastrous shipwrec;<.—Fun. Setting Things Right.—It is rumoured that when (?) the London School Board have remodelled English spelling, they will turn their attention to English grammar, with a view of improving it The genders will receive special attention. For instance, it is thought, that the noun "suffrage" should not be of the masculine gender, because, one of these days, there will be female suffrage.—Judy. A patron of a certain newspaper once said to the publisaer, Mr 1 ruiter, how is it you never call oh me ior pay for your paper ?" Oh said the man of types, "we never ask a gentleman for money." 14 Indeed replied the patron. "How do you manage to get along when they don't pay ?" "Wby," said the editor, atter a certain time we conclude he is not a gentleman, And w« ask him." Two young musical enthusiasts of Cambridge, mem- bers of two rival colleges, says a writer in the Sporting Gazette, were not long since discussing the merits 01 their respective organists. Ah," said the first, a Trinity man, "you should hear our man do 'They came about me like bee3, and are extinct as even five among the thorns'! Now that's what I think the real test of a fine organist, if he can do the buzz in 4 they came about like bees. "Qh," cried the other, impatiently interrupting him, "ours can do the bees wonderfully too, but you should just hear like a dog and run about through the city.'

A Divisional Court, consisting of the Lord Chief Justice and Mr Justice Grove, on Thursday heard an application from the Rev. Arthur Tooth for a prohibition against the parties whosa proceedings in the Arches Coart resulted ift his inhibition. The Lord Chief Justice said it was an abuse of the process of the court, after the proceedings bad gone on to their ultimate stxge, to make such an application but, after some further discussion, a rule nisi was granted. CaStor Oil Syrup." Very Palatable. The action of this compound is the same as that of Castor Oil and althoug it posses all the Virtues of the Oil, it is by no means unpleasant to the taste. It is perfectly safe during Pregnancy and has been found a source .of great comfort to eersons suffering from Piles. Trouble with the ailments of loung Children is obviated by the use of this medicine. Sold in bottles at Is 9d, protected by the Government Stamp, can be obtained through Chemists and Medicine Vendors everywhere. vVholesalc of Hambold & Co., 150, Quen Victoria Street, London, E.C. A Sample Case, containing four Batt les, sent Carriag paid to any Hailway Station i11 the United Kiûóù,,(jJ. on receipt of p, O. Order for 12s.

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Medical journals report favourably of the con- dition of Mdile. Titiens. Ir is expected that this accomplished singer will again appear in public shortly. t j.he coroner's jury who have been investigating the circumstances of the terrible bridge disaster, at Bat h, on Thutsday returned a verdict of manslaughter against four ot the proprietors and the tollkeeper. The Queen was present at a garden party given by the Prince and Princess of Wales, ac Marlborough House on lhursday afternoon. The Bank of England rate of Discount, which had 2 stood at 2t per cent, since the 5th instant, when it was lowered from 3 per cent., was further reduced on Thurs- day to 2 per cent. The Princess Christian di t-ibuted the prizes on Wed- nesday at St. James's Hull, London, to the pupil teachers ttud scholars of the London schools, given by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The ladies' committee of the society tffered a prize to each school in London for the best eysay on kindness to animals, the result being that 450 prizes were awarded to ihe schools: Hud in addition 50 prizes were given to pupil teachers. There were also 30 special prizes awarded. T Nathan Druscovitch, chief inspector of Scotland-yard, John Meiklejohn, superintendent cf the Midland Rail- way, and chief inspector of Scotland-yard, William Palmer, chief inspector of Scotiand-vard, and Edward Froggatt, solicitor, were on Thursday charged on war- rants, at the Bow-street Polict-court, with conspiring to defeat the ends of justice in the recent great betting prosecution, when £10,000 was obtained from Madame ae Goncourt, a French countess. The prosecution has been undertaken by the Treasury, and Mr Poland, who appeared for the Crown, said that he feared the charge against the four defendants would result not merely in 0ffS a charge of being accessories after nje fact to certain felonies committed by the men iierr, Bale, Benson, and Murray, recently convicted in the above-named case. The prisoners were remanded, bail being accepted lor Mr Frogga t, but refused for the police inspectors.

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