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THE REOPENING OF LLANASA CHULTCH.
THE REOPENING OF LLANASA CHULTCH.- On Wednesday, September 26th, the ancient parish church of Llanasa, between Holy w°ll and Rhyl, was reopened by the Bishop of the Diocese after complete and most satisfactory restoration, Mr G E. Street, B.A., being the architect. This church, which had fallen into a sad state of decay, is a very ancient structure, with no attraction of architectural beauty to arrest the attention of a passer-bv. From the name of the parish, LInn. asaph, now Llanasa, it is believed that the church was dedicated to Asaph, the seeond Bishop of the Diocese to which he gave his name. The church, M it formerly stood, consisted of two long aisles nearly equal in width separated by six arches resting on octagonal pillars of peculiar atone, a mixture of red and white. These were well covered with plaster and yellow wash. The style of the building is known as the Clwydian style, and it was pro- bably erected in the 14th century. A wood screen extending across the Eastern end, tlras forming a chancel, existed until the year 1818, remains of which were discovered in the course of the works. In the same year the church-was repewed according to the barbarous style of the period. The work of restoration, which had long been contemplated, was set on foot by the present viear, the Rev J. Parry Morgan, about four years ago. He has since been most indefagitable in raising funds for the purpose, and superintending the work. The undertaking was considered an onerous one, and few augured a successful termination to his efforts. The parish- ioners are ehiefty poor and agricultural, and almost the whole of the large sum required has been collected by the vicar in small sums from friends of the church throughout the United Kingdom. Upwards of £1,900 have heen oollected in this way, and during the summer of 1875 the work was set fairly on foot. The roof, which was in a precarious state, admitting the rain in many places, has been thoroughly renewed the shell of the building has also been carefully repaired, and tfce greater part of the east wall (where a fissure was discovered large enough to admit a person's body) rebuilt. The o'd roof has been deprived of its white- wash and revarnishen; ail imperfect woodwaxk replaced by new; and some very m at, nelling put over the chancel, all of which are stained to match the old work. All the windows, save a very old one of 3 lights near the North door, kave been completely renewed and fitted with some simple and beautiful tracery. A porch and a new door have been erected on the south side. The old gable cross has been removed and 3 worked orosses terminate the other gables, which, it is believed, formerly existed. Some very old and fine remains of stained glass have been restored and arranged by Mr J. Bell, London, and placed in the East windows. The remaining windows are of < plain Cathedral glass two small lancet windows have also bee* opened in the lowest end where light was required. The East window of the chancel is, we believe, restored in memory of the late Col. and Mrs Morgan, of Golden Grove. The chancel has been formed by a rise of two steps from the body of the church, and the sanctuary is again raised one step. The whole chancel is laid with encaustic tiles, and fitted with solid plain oak stalls. The altar, also of plain oak, was covered with a rich cloth, beautifully embroidered by a lady in Clifton, and, we hear, a gift to the church. Hangings of appropriate and striking design were suspended from brass rods on each side of the east window, and a neatly covered colossal board covered the bare space of wall designed for a reredos-the whole having a rich warm effect. Six bouquets of very exquisite flowers were artistically arranged on the altar. A pair of handsome brass vase3 were promised, also the gift of a lady interested in the parish. The organ, a gift of Mr Bates, M.P. for Plymouth for many years, is re- erected in the east end of the south aisle, where also a Testrv has been formed by crimson drapery. The pulpit, designed by the architect and estimated at j680. the vicar from lack of funds has been un- able to give an order for as yet. A temporary arrangement was made. which was most profusely decorated with choice flowers, moss, and wool, and created much admiration. The lectern was also a temporary one. The font is restored and raised by S stone steps and placed near the South door; this was surmounted by a canopy covered profusely with moss and flowers, with moss and ferns at the base. The sills of the windows were filled with frill moss, on which floral designs were laid. The decorations were carried out by Mrs Morgan, Miss Pitman, the Vicarage, the Misses Jackson, and the Misses Bouquet. Gyrw Castle. A handsome brass chandelier has been if fitted and hung in the chancel. The church is at present fitted with chairs, which are intended to be replaced by free seats shortly. The aisles are laid in plain black and red tiling. Altogether the restoration is most complete and thorough, and reflects much credit on the contrac- tors, Messrs Powell and Prees. No needless expense has been incurred, and as far as possible the old style has been preserved, a style somewhat devoid of ornament, yet, at present the church is well worthy the service of God. The quiet village was a scene of great rejoicing and festivity on the occasion of the re-opening services, and the bright autumn weather induced many visitors to attend. At 8.30 a.m. there was a celebration of the holy com- munion in English, followed by morning Service in Welsh at 11, and holy communion. The Lord Bishop, clergy, and choir, entered singing as a processional hymn (No. 325) from Dr. Evans's hymnal. The Bishop preached a most excellent sermon from the text 1 John, 3 c, 8 v. His Lord- ship dwelt much upon the Ritualistic tendencies of the day, Mariolatry, etc., strongly denouncing the same. Why bis Lordship should have deemed it expedient to direct the attention of his hearers to tiyse points it is impossible to conceive, in a neigh. bourhood where even the word ritual is little known, and where Dissent is in the ascendant. Many of the Dissenters present must have augured badly of the Church of England from the stirring description of her errors as depicted by his Lord- ahip, errors which can hardly be imputed to this* parish. At the conclusion of the service, which wus semi- ohoral, the bishop, clergy, and visitors from a distance adjourned by invitation to Gyrw Castle, the seat of T. Hughes Jackson, Esq., of Birkenhead, where about sixty sat down to a magnificent luncheen provided with every luxury of the season. After luncheon Mr Jackson, in pleasing and appropriate terms, proposed the Bishop's health, which was warmly received. The Bishop acknowledged as follows I am extremely obliged for the kind manner in which jou have proposed my health. It is also a pleasure atad a matter of deep thankfulness to Almighty God that I have been so frequently called upon to take part in the re-opening and consecration of churches (applause). I am very grateful such is the case. I am also deeply grateful to you all for the assistance you have rendered to yeur vicar. I am pleased to find the lay members of the church coming forward so liberally with their purse and their sympathy. The well-being of the Church of England is closely bound up with the well-being of the .empire we are privileged to live in. The Church is one of the most Conservative institutions of the age, and I am indeed thankful to Almighty God that He has given us a church which can be traced back to the Apostles. His Lordship then proposed the health of Mr and MIS Jackson (ap- plause). Mr Jackson, in reply, warmly thanked the Bishop and his friends around for the compliment. To Mrs Jackson all thanks were due, IUlshe had made all arrangements and took great pleasure with him- self in welcoming all friends of the parish to Gyrn (applause). Ever since they had lived in Flintshire they had taken great interest in the church restor- ation and watched its progress with pleasure. It was not set on foot before it was needed, as he could testify; in former days they almost required umbrellas inside the church. He trusted the vicar would receive the sympathy and support he so well merited (applause). Canon Hngh Jones, of Llanrwst, then rose tt9 -propose the health of the worthy vicar, to whom he felt sure his day was one of great thankfulilesB (applause). He never thought he should have lived to see Llanasa Church as he had seen it that day. He had known it many years ago during the life of tha old and venerated vicar, Mr Parry, and he remembered bow even then its dilapidated condition struck him when the preaent vicar opened out his plans to him. He was obliged to confess that he held out to him very little hope of success; the work was one of such magnitude and was sur- rounded by so much difficulty. He knew by ex- perience what restoring a chureh meant, and he rejoiced that Mr Morgan had been enabled to carry oat so fully the great work, and congratulated him most warmly on so satisfactory a result of his labour » of love (applause). +hanha The Vicar briefly and warmly retained thanks for the honour done him. He felt all would now agree with him that the restoration was not begun too soon,—the only wonder was the roof had not long since given way. The work had been to him one of much anxiety and also of much joy and gratitude. He thanked all his kind helpers for their sympathy and support, and referred to another wn* he con- templated, with Goers helo, viz., onuding a miaeion I church at Ffynnonygroew, near Mostyn Station, where the late Bishop Short bought a site some years ago. For this JBl 000 would be required. There was an EnglisiI ■ .ening service at 3.30 p.m., when the building was crowded. A procession was formed and walked round the church sinking the beautiful and most appropriate hymn, "Lit the strain of high thanksgiving," No 397. Hymns Ancient and Modern. The prayers ware sai l by the Vicar, the lessons read by the Rev. R. O. Williams, vicar of Holywell, and the Rev. D. Tone?, Dyserth. The sermon was preached by the Vener- able Archdeacon Morgan, from Psalm 87, 3, Glorious things of thee are spoken, thou city of Qod." The concluding prayers were intoned by the Rev. B. illiamll, Wewmarket. There were several baptisms. Luncheon had been provided for the choir in the Schoolroom, to which strangers were admitted at a nominal charge. A large por- tion of the company again repaired to Qyrw for tea. The evening service, which was Welsh, com- menced at 7 p.m., the processional hymn, 579, being sung with great spirit. The building-swas filled from end to end. The Rev. D. Evans, vicar of Abergele, preached a most earnest and stirring sermon, which was listened to with wrapt attention. Thus ended a most eventful day in the annals of the secluded parish shut up amongst the hills. Amongst those present were the Lord Bishop; Venerable Archdeacon and Mrs Morgan; Canon Hugh Jones; the Reys. Hicks Owen; R. O. Williams, Holywell; T. Williams, St. George; D. Evans, Abergele; J. Hughes, Meliden; J. Price, Prestatyn; D. Jones, Dyserth — Lewis, Llanfairtalhaiarn; D. Da vies, Gorsedd; W. Morgan, St. Asaph; D. Edwards, Cefn — Thomas, Rhyl; D. Humphreys, Henllan; D. Morris, Greenfield; D. Roberts. Mostyn; A. Thomas, Rhyddlan; R. Edwards, Bodelwyddan; E. O. Williams, Holywell; — Marsden, Tremeirchion and D. Williams, New- market; T. Winston, Esq., Rhyl; T. Sleight, Esq., Dyserth; Mr and Mrs Jackson and party, Gyrw Castle; the Right Hon. Lady Mostyn, and the Hon. Misses Mostyn, Mostyn Hall (who ha: sympathised most warmly throughout the work) Mrs and the Misses Dixon, Nant; Mrs St. John Charlton, Pentrefgnon; Mrs Tudor Owen, Rhyl; MIPS Llovd, Rhyl; the Misses Inglcby, Holywell; n rH others. Mr E.lwa.rd Jnnea, Schoolhousp, presided at the | o, cran, and added grofiHy to the success of the services, by his careful playing and skill. The singing was most hearty, and the responding good. The whole of the week following was marked by a series of services, which throughout were attended by large congregations, testifying how greatly the parishioners appreciate the services provided for them in their beautiful parish church. On Thursday the Rey Canon Howell Evans, of Oswestry, preached. At the afternoon English service the Rev E. Davies, vicar of the Welsh Church, Liverpool, was the evening preacher, and drew a large congregation. On Friday, the church was again crowded, to hear the)ate respected vicar, Rev T. J. Hughes, of Llanbedr. During the afternoon of this day the vicar and Mrs Morgan gave tea in the schoolroom, to upwards of 60 aged parishioners. The present vicar addressed a few words to them before parting. He also thanked the Misses Jackson, of Gyrw, for their ready assistance on all such occasions. On Saturday, the Rev D. Jones, vicar of Dyserth, a great favourite with the people of Llanasa, preached at 7 p.m. Sunday, the Very Rev the Dean of St. Asaph preached at the English service at 11.15. The service was a very hearty one. The children's service at 3 p.m. was conducted by the vicar, who also preached in the evening. On Monday, October 1st, a lurere concourse of people assembled to listen to the Rev. D. Howell, of Wrexham, at 7 p.m. Tea was also given in the afternoon of this day to the members of the day and Sunday schools, the children after- wards repairing to the Vicarage field for games and sports, where a couple of hours were pleasantly passed, the young people of Gyrw assisting in the games, as well as Mr andj Miss Jones, School- house, and others. On Tuesday, October 2nd, there was an English service at 3.30 p.m., followed by a most impressive, practical, and earnest sermon by the Rev. Canon Walsham How, of Whittington, who also addressed the communicants after the service, for a few minutes. The Rev. Benjamin Edwards, vicar of Llanfihangel, Creuddyn, was the preacher at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, October 3rd, the last English service was held at 11.15 a.m.. and a most eloquent and learned sermon, preached by Canon Perowne, D.D., Hulscan, Professor of Divinity, and hon. chaplain to the Queen. The Rev. W. Morgan (Penfro), St. Asaph, preached the concluding ser- mon in the evening. He truly gathered up the fragments that remained, and applied the com- bined lessons of the week to the hearts of his hearers, trusting that they would bring forth fruit abundantly. The Church was crowded. May the good work go on and prosper, and may we soon be able to record the opening services of a mission church at Ffynnongroew, which is sorely needed to meet the spiritual wants of about 1,000 pouls in a mining locality. The offertories throughout the week were as fonows:- Wednesday..£27 4s 6d; Thursday, JB2 0s 5jd Friday, .£4 lis; Saturday, 7s 5?d Sunday,.£4 10s Hid; 4a 5d; Tuesday, .£3 159 7d Wednesday, £3 148 3td; total, .£47 8s 7d. Upwards*of JB10 is needed yet to com- plete the restoration.
CERRIGYDRUIDION AGRICULTURAL…
CERRIGYDRUIDION AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Under the patronage of Sir Watkin W. Wynn, Bart., M.P., the annual agricultural show of "The Uwchaled Society," was held at Cerrigydruidion, on Thursday last, the president for the year being Townshend Mainwaring, Esq., and the vice-presi- dent Mr T. Jones, Tai Ucha; Mr J. Davies most efficiently discharged the duties of secretary. The society embraces the parishes of Cerrigydruidion, Llangwm, Llanfihangel, Ysbytty. Pentrevoelas. and other' places within six miles of the first- nauied place. The society was called into existence chiefly through the influence of Mr C. S. Mainwar- ing, who residence is in the district, and who takes an active interest in agriculture. Journeying from Denbigh to Cerrigydruidion, for miles over moun- tains of the most barren description, with scarcely a living thing visible, except the mountain sheep, the stranger is at a loss to discover how an agricultural society can find scope for its opera- tions it is, nevertheless, a fact that as a rule this show is one of the largest and most popular in the district. This year, however, as the Denbighshire and Flintshire show was held as near as Denbigh, it was thought it would be best to abandon the show, as all the best stock of the district had been exhibited; but on reconsidering the subject the committee thought it would damage the society if such a break were made in the annual gathering, and at the last moment, almost, the show was decided upon. This fact, and the lateness of the season for farmers (rendering many of them in this district, now engaged cutting grain of all sorts. and much is not nearly ripe), made the show smaller than it has ever been. There were some 250 entries in classes for cattle, horses, sheep, crops, and butter. Probably pigs do not thrive here, at anyrate there was no premium for swine, and consequently none entered; a novelty in con- nection with an agricultural show. The prizes were given specially by friends of the society, including the president, and Messrs C. S. Mainwar- ing, William Jones, Liverpool; R. Cavendish, R. Keer, Liverpool; Thomas Jones, vice-president, &c., and it should be mentioned that cattle shown by others than the tenant farmers did not receive money prizes, although the best in the class, but simply took the honour, leaving the money for the next best exhibitor. The show was held in a large field at the back of the Lion Hotel, admirably suited for the pur- pose. A capital paddock was made for the horses, a tent for the butter, and a. refreshment tent was close at hand. The quality of the stock shown was greatly praised by the judges and the agricultur- ists present. Cattle were a splendid show, some of the animals being very fine, particularly those belonging to Mr C. S. Mainwaring, and among which was a remarkably fine eight months old bull balf, which took the prise offered by Mr Simon Williams, cattle dealer, Corwen, for the best year- ling bull on the field. Amongst the bulls was a very choice animal, which only took the second prize here, although at Denbigh it was awarded the first prize in its class. In the extra stock Mr C. S. Mainwaring exhibited some polled galloway and Welsh cattle, Welsh sheep were a very large and good class, as was to be expected from the locality wich is so favourable to their being well reared. A tine Welsh-ram was exhibited by Mr H. Parry, Blwyd ben. which took the first prize at Denbigh. Horses vere a small class, though very good, and useful animals, and one nag, to the great delight of the driver, was covered with decorations, haying taken eight prizes previously. It was a mare belonging to Mr Parry, Queen's Head Inn. There was a large supply of Welsh butter ex- hibited chiefly by the small farmers. Amongst the extra exhibits was a small, though good collec- tion of implements shown by Mr W. Evans, iron- monger, Corwen; and a collection of sewing machines, many of them doing all kinds of work on the ground, under the care of Messrs Singers' S wansea agent. A great feature of the show were the roots, of which there was a large supply. The judges stated that. the fl'r they h<td seen for the season, and far superior to anything produced-in the Vale of Clw,yd. Priztos were also given for the best crops of swedes, mangolds, turnips, &c., which Wfre judged by Mr W. Evans. Greenfield, whose report was that the crops were heavy and the roots most excellent as regarded bulk and sound- ness. All through the show was a great success but the weather (as scorns usually the fate at Cerrigy- druidion shows) was cold, wet, and miserable, therefore the attendance was much less than usual, and the stock cleared out of the ground by three i o'clock. The arrangements were well carried out by the following local committee :—Messrs Hugh Parry, Blychau William Jones, Lion Hotel; David Jones, Tyisa cwm William Roberts, Pentrevoelas; Dr Edwards, Tynrhyd John Hughes, Tyddry Tudor; and J. Davies, the secretary. The annual dinner of the members and friends of the society took place in the evening, in the schoolroom in the village the caterer, Mr William Jones, of the Lion Hotel, placing on the table a most excellent repast. The room was prettily decorated, various mottoes adorning the wall; one wishing H Long life to the President;" another, « SUOOPSS to rhe society," a third declaring that the scythe shall excel the spear, and the plough excel the sword- and a fourth expressing the hope "that good will would always exist between landlord and tenant." Mr Townshend Mainwaring presided; supported by Mr C. S. Mainwaring, Mr Jones, Liverpool; Mr Kerr, Liverpool; Mr William Evans, and other gentle- men; the vice-chair being occupied by Mr T. Jones, the vice president. There was a large attendance, and after dinner proceedings were of the most cordial description. The chairman, after giving the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, proposed Success to the society," and dwelt upon the great benefit of such societies to tenant farmers. Various toa.sts of a complimentary character were honoured, including that of the worthy patron, Sir Watkin W. Wynn, who was unable to be present this year, though last year he did attend, and it may be added, still takes a lively interest in the show.. The following are the judges who deserve praise for the prompt and efficient discharge of their duties:— The judares were—Horses: Messrs Edwards, Hand Brewery, Ruthin, aud R. Roberts, Tyfos. Cattle and Sheep: Mr Davies, Druid, Corwen. and Mr R wland Hughes, Pen Isa, Llanrwst. Boot Crops in the Fields: Mr W. Evans, Greenfield, Rhyl. Root Crops in Show Yard: Mr Pritchard, Galltfaenan, and Mr W. Jones, Liverpool. Butter: Mr Thomas Owen, Aelwyd Brys. WELSH CATTLE. Bull above two years old—1, Mrs Jones, Bwlch y mawn; 2, Thomas Owen, Tai ucha; highly commended, D. Pritchard, Hafod y maidd com- mended, R. Jones, Ty'n y graig. Bull under two years old-I. T. Owen, Aelwyd Brys; 2, H. Parry, Bwlch y beudy; highly com- mended, J. Roberts, Clust y blaidd; commended, J. Hughes, Tyddyn Tudor. Bull-calf—1, H. Parry, Bwlch y beudy 2, J. Williams, Ty'n y pistyll first and second honour- able mentioned, C. S. Mainwaring, Llaethwryd. Cow in-calf or milk—1, D. Pritchard, Hafod y maidd 2, J. Hughes, Tyddyn Tudor first and second honourable mentioned, C. S. Mainwarining, Llaethwryd. Heifer under two years old—1, D. Jones, Ty isa 2, J. Williams, Ty'n y pistyll highly commended, R. Roberts, Bryn y ffynon; commended, T. Owen, Aelwyd Brys. Best black heifer calf—1, David Pritchard, Hafod y maidd 2, J. Roberts, Clust y blaidd highly commended, H. Evans, Tai uchaf; commended, H. Parry, Bwlch y beudy.. Pair of Welsh heifer calves—1, H. Evans, Tai uchaf; 2, H. Parry, Bwlch y beudy. HORSES. Pair of horses for agricultural purposes—1, J. Hughes, Tyddyn Tudor. Cart colt, or filly, for agricultural purposes-I, D. Jones, Hendre garthmeilio 2, D. Pritchard, Hafod y maldd; highly commended, W. Roberts, Voelas' Arms; commended, J. Jones, Cwmoerddwfr, and J. Lewis, Gallt y celyn. Mountain ponies—1, J. Hughes, Tyddyn Tudor 2, E. Edwards, Ty'n rhydd commended. W. Evans, Hafod Llan, and E. Roberts, Talycefn; honourably mentioned, R. Jones, Ffynon wen. Cart mare and foal—1, W. Parry, Queen's Head, taken eight previous prizes. Cob under I4{ hands big-h-I: E. Edwards Ty'n rhyd; 2, W. Parry, Queen's Head; highly com- mended, E. Morris, Hafod lom. Cob mare and foal under 14-J hands—1, R. Jones, Ffynon wen, commended at Denbigh; highly com- mended, H. Jones, Pant y griafolen. WELSH SHEEP. Welsh ram above two years old—1, J. Morris, Elor garreg highly commended. H. Parry, Bwlch y bendy commended, H. Parry, Bwlch y beudy. Welsh ram, above one and under two years old— 2, D. Jones, Ty gwyn, Llangwm. Pure Welsh ram lamh-I, W. Parry, Queen's Head; 2. D. Evans, Plaslolyn; highly commended, J. Ellis, Pentre Cwm; commended, D. Jones, Ty gwyn, Llangwm. Pen of four ewes—1, T. Jones, Tai uchaf, Hafod Elwy; highly commended, T. Jones, Tai uchaf, Hafod Blwy; commended, H. Parry, Bwlch y beudy. Pen of three ewe lambs from the mountain—1, W. Jone3, Bwlch hafod Einion; 2, W. Jones, Bwlch hafod Einion highly commended, H. Parry, Bwlch y beudy commended, H. Prry, Bwlch y beudy. ROOT CROPS. Swedes—1, H. Parry, Bwlch y beudy; 2. D. Pritchard, Hafod y maidd 3, R. Williams, Llech- wedd y figin; 4, Mrs Morris, Hafod-wen. Mangolds—1, E. Edwards, Ty'n rhyd; 2, H. Parry, Bwlch y beudy; 3, D. Jones, Ty isa, Cwm. Special prize, given by Knights and Co., Widnes, for the best turnip crop, grown with their manures. First, 25s; second, 15s; third, 10s.—1, H. Parry, Bwlch y beudy; 2, R. Williams, Llechwedd y figin; 3, Mrs Morris, Hafod-wen. Best four swedes—1, Mrs Morris, Hafod-wen; very highly commended, J. Hughes, Tyddyn.Tudor; commended, R. Williams, Llechwedd y figin; honourably mentioned, C. S. Mainwaring, Llaeth- wryd. Best four maneolds—1, D.Jones, Ty isaf; 2, C. S. Mainwaring, Llaethwryd; highly commended, E. Edwards, Ty'n rhyd. Best four common turnips-I, E. Jones, Ty du; 2, D. Jones, Ty gwyn, Pentre; honourably men- tioned, C. S. Mainwarinsr, Llaethwryd. Tub or Pot of butter—1, H. Evans, Tai uchaf; 2, Mrs Morris, Hafod-wen, and Mrs Jones, Pentre. Cwm, equal; highly commended, J. Davies, Llech- wedd llyfn commended, E. Morris, Hafod-wen. Six pounds of fresh butter—1, Mrs Jones, Pentre Cwm 2, H. Brans, Tai uchaf; highly commended, J. Ellis, Pentre Cwm, and D. Jones, Ty isa, Cwm; commended, T. Edwards, Ty'n rhos. Prize of JEI, given by Mr Simon Williams, Cor- wen, for the best Welsh bull in the yard. All bulls to compete.—Awarded to Mr C. S. Mainwaring, for an eight months old bull calf, but the money prize was given to Mrs Jones, Bwch y mawr. EXTRA STOCK. 1, W. Parry, Queen's Head, ram lamb; 2, T. Jones, Tai ucha, ram lamb; highly commended, W. Jones. Lion Hotel, cow; commended, W, Jones, Lion Hotel, cow; first honourably mentioned. C. S. Mainwaring, Welsh bull, one year second honour- ably mentioned, W. Jones, Lion Hotel, now; C. S. Mainwaring, Welsh bull, two years; and C. S. Mainwaring, cross-bred heifer, two years, polled galloway and Welah.
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FOOTBALL.
FOOTBALL. Printed copies of the rules of the North Wales Football A ssnciatiolL" may be had at the office of this paper. WREXHAM.—There will be a practice match on the Racecourse to-day. Play to commence at 3.30 prompt. DRUIDS v. NEWTOWN.—This mat.;h is arranged to comp off at N,ewtown, on Saturday (to day). WREXHAM v. FORESTERS (G-WERSYI.LT).—Tins was the first match of the season on the Wrexham ground, both clubs having had scratch matches only between the members of their respective clubs. In fact this was the maiden game for the Foresters, the club being only formed at the back end of last season, and although they have made con- siderable progress in the short time they have been in existence, still they have much to learn before they gain the proficiency of the Wrexham club. But, although beaten, they have gained experience, and we have no hesitation in saying that in another season the Foresters will cut no mean figure in the Association of Wales; they have the material, but it requires finish. The match on Saturday was a very one-sided affair, Wrexham holding the Foresters' goal in jeopardy the greater part of the time, The following were the teams Wrexham.-Goal, W. J. Evans backs, C. Murless and E. Evans, senr., captain half-lacks, J. W. A. Cooper and E. A Cross • right wing, A. Davies and J. Price; left wing, h! Loxham and E. Evans; centres, C. Edwards and J. Davies. Foresters.—Goal. W. H. Barratt; backs, Dr Parry and — McHutcheon; half-backs, T. H. Clayton, captain, and W. Jones; right wing, R. Williams and J. Williams.; left wing, J. Marsden and W. Tudor; centres, E. Williams and— Whittingham. The colours of the Wrexham team are red and black stripes, and the Foresters red and blue stripes; their being so much alike, Wrexham played in white jerseys. Wrexham won the tos-, and a few minutes to four the ball was kicked off by Mr Clayton. It was soon back again, Wrexham having a corner kick, which the Foresters' backs managed to keep out, and it was taken up to the Wrexham goal, but it did not pass the backs, who, passing it to the left wing, it was brought down with scarcely any opposition, and middled in front of the Foresters' goal, when the centres put it through. Wrexham scoring the first, goal in four minutes. The ball a^ain in play was taken up to the Wrexham end, and the b icks this time took it to the right wing, when a little good passing was witnessed, indeed the play on this wing was excellent throughout, and the ball, being middled in front of the Foresters' goal, was again put through Wrexham two goals in six minutes. The Fosesters now began to play on the defensive, clustering around their goal so much that they were in each other's way, and left their wings quite unprotected. After several unsuccessful assaults at the goal of the Foresters, the latter made a good run down into the Wrexham quarters, and a shot at the goal went at the side. The left wing again brought the ball down when a shot was made, which landed the ball in the centre of the goal, which the goalkeeper tried to stop, but it went in off his bbot. Wrexham had thus three goals in 35 minutes. The game now became very fast, and the Foresters, although they could see that they were over-matched, played a very plucky game, and the backs played exceed- ingly well, when hands" was called, and the ball lay dead for a second. The umpires called "play on," ani the Wrexhamites made a spurt, and a shot at the Foresters' goal hit the post, and rebounded into play; but they were not to be denied, and the next attempt proved successful. Four goals for Wrexham in 43 minutes. Half time being called ends were changed, but, there being scarcely any wind, it proved no advantage for the Foresters, for the Wrexhamites scored their next two goals in six minutes, the ga.me finishing Wrexham nine goals to none.
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THE DRUIDS v. QUEEN'S PARK, GLASGOW. The meeting between these clubs has been looked forward to with much interest, and on Saturday last, at Hampden Park, a large number of specta- tors assembled to witness the contest. Several of the Druids' team have previously taken part in matches against Scotland, while L. Hunter and G. B. Ramsey are also well known, the former member being a prominent member of the Sheffield Eleven, and the latter a player in the Glasgow llovers. Most of the team arrived on Friday evening, and put up at the Royal Hotel, from which place they yere conveyed on Saturday afternoon by omnibuss to Crosshill. On arriving at the ground, it was observed that the flags on the grand stand were well extended, and that the club gaining the toss would have great assistance from the wind, the breeze blowing nearly in the direction of the touch-line. The home team lost the toss, and Campbell, their captain, kicked off against the wind at 3.38, and after some good play on both sides, the first goal was scored by the Scotch- men. On changing ends the home team had the advantage of the wind, and in a few minutes the second goal was scored for Queen's Park, and in three minutes more they gained a third. Neither side succeeded in scoring again up to the call of time, the result of the match being a win for the Queen's park by three goals to none. In the evening the visitors were entertained at dinner by the Queen's Park Club, in the Royal Hotel. The following were the teams:— DRUIDS.-C. Quilter (goal), J. Powell, L. Ll. Kenrick (captain), J. Hunter, E. Morris, W. H. Davies, G. F. Thomson, W. Williams, G. B. Ramsay, J. Hughes, and D. Quilter. QUEF.N'S PARK.—A. R. Anderson (goal), R. W. Neill, C. Campbell (captain), J. Phillips, D. Davidson, T. C. Highet, F. Tod, J. T. Richmond, H. M'Neil, W. M'Kinnon, and J. B. Weir. The Glasgow Daily News savs-11 Kenrick, the Druids' captain, worked exceedingly hard through- out, and extricated the ball very oiten when the goal was in danger. Quilter at goal acquitted himself in a highly creditable manner, and Hunter's and Powell's kicking was of material service. Ramsay, Davies, Hughes, and Thompson showed conspicuously at titneg in the front, but the passing lacked precision, and a want of combination was observable." This is the first time during the last two years the Druids have been defeated. When, however, it is remembered that they were beaten by the premier club of Scotland, which for nine years never knew what it was to be beaten, and during that time never even lost a goal, and who were for two consecutive years the holders of the Scottish challenge cup, surely they need not feel discoitraged by losing at three goals to none to a club which has beaten the crack English club, the present holders of the English challenge cup, by six goals to none. At Glasgow it was thought that the Druids were very lucky in only losing three goals. It is worth mentioning that as time was called the ball lay behind the Scottish goal line.
FOOTBALL IN SCOTLAND.
FOOTBALL IN SCOTLAND. Association football has made some remarkable pro- gress in Scotland during the last seven or eight years, and at the present time there are fully 160 clubs nlayinsr uuder these rules. Ten years ago when the Queen's Park club was formed it stood alone, nothing but Rsgby rules being played, but HOW every little hamlet in the Western countieii has its football club. The Associations club competitions produced some one matches, last season, witnessed by thousands of spectators. Wales has also developed some fine players, as the match between the Druids and Queen's Park last week showed, and the two international contests between Scotland and Wales, I which are now, thinks to the energy and pluck of some of tbo Wrexham players, yearly fixtures.
FIXTURES.
FIXTURES. WREXHAM. Oct. 20, v. Civil Service, at Wrexham. Oct. jl, v. Carnarvon, at Bangor.
CIVIL SERVICE (WREXHAM).
CIVIL SERVICE (WREXHAM). Oct. 20, v. Wrexham (cup tie), at Wrexham. Oct. S7, v. Cbirk, at Chirk. Nov. 8, v. Mold, at Wrexham. Nov. 10, v. Llanerchrugoer, at Rhos. Nov. 17, r. Ruabon, at Wrexham. Nov. 24, v. Llangolien. at Llanirollen. Dec. 1. v. Chester College, at Chester. Dec. 8. r. Gwersylit, at Wrexham. Dee. 32, v. Druids, at Ruabon. Jan. 5, v. Llanerchrurog, at Wrexham. Jan. 19, v. Druid*, at Wrexham. Jan. 26, v. Ruabon, at Eo&bon. Feb. 2, v. Chirk, at Wrexham. Feb. 0, v. Q-werayllt, at Crwersfilt. Feb. 23, c. Mold, at Mold. Mar. 16, t, Chester College, at Wrexhaia.
FORESTERS (GWERSTLLT).
FORESTERS (GWERSTLLT). Oct. 13, v. Wrexham Second Eleven, at GvrersyUt. Oct 20, v Oswestry, at Oswestry. Nov. 3, v Northwich (cup tie) Nov. lo, v Druids, at Ruabon. Nov. 17, v LlansrchruKog, at Ruabou. Nov. 24, v Mold, at Gwersyllt. Dec. 8, 1J Civil Service, at Wrexham. Jan. 5. v Mold, at Mold. .Ton. 12, v Llanerchrurog, at Gwersyllt, Feb. 9, v Civil Service, at Gwersyllt. Fc:b. 10, Druids, at Gwersyllt.
I CARNARVON.
CARNARVON. Oct. li—Carnarvon Training College v. Chester Training College, at Carnarvon. Oct. 20—(Welsh Association tic) Carnarvon Athletic Club v Bangor, at Bangor. Oct. 27—-C imarvon and Bangor v Wrexham, at Carnirvon. Nov. 17—Carnarvau Traialug College v Ouster Training Coilege, at Chester.
CRICKET. I
CRICKET. I OSWESTRY 0RI KET CLUB, 1877. Number of matches played 27 won 16, drawn 2, lost 7; two between 11 and 22 members. WOf. May lnth—Oswestry 65, Llanerchrugog Hall 29, at Oswestry, by 3f! runs. May 26tli-oswes,ry 8Q, Danerchrugog Hall 11 and 36, at Llanerch'-ugog; Hall, by an inning and 38 run,. June 9th—Oswestry 131, Whittington.51, at Oswestry, by 89 runs. .Tu"" -Hi-d—Oswestry 129, Walton, Liverpool, 69, at Oswestry, by 1;0 runs. June 30th—Oswestry 189, Osweetry Grammar School 49, at Oswestry, by 139 runs. July Tth—Oswestry 121, Oswestry Grammir School 62, at Oswestry, by 59 runs. July Hth-Oswestry 79, Welshpool 69, at Welshpool, by 10 runs. July 19th-Oswestry 265, Bbifnal 53, nt Oswestry, bv 212 runs July 28th—Oswestry 89. Elbsmere 69. at Ellesmere, by 20 runs. August 4th—Oswestry 250 (forfive wicketa), Montgomery 23 at Oswestry. by 227 and 6 wichets. August IIth-Oswestry 165, Shifnal 51 and 38, at Shifnal, by an innings and 76 runs. August Stli-Oswestry 126, Anfield, Liverpool, 89, at Oswestry by 37 runs. August 9th-Ctswestry 90, Montgomery 56 and 34, at Mont- i gomry. by an innines and 30 rune. August lith-oswestry 104, Whitchurch 46, at Oswestrv by 58 runs. September 5th-Oswestry 64, Mr H. Leslie's Eleven 50, at Oswestry, by 14 runs. September 15th-O,westry 43, Mr J. Leslie's Eleven, 28, at Oswestry, by 15 runs. MAWN. July 12th—Oswestry 297, Mr Cooper's Eleven 42 for 2 wickets, at Oswestry. August 25th-OSwestry 122, for 7 wickets, v Wrexham, at Wrexham.^ LOST. Jnne 14th—Oswestry 97, Shropshire 113, by 17 runs, at Shrews- bury. June IGth-Oi!westry 48, Wrexham 68, by 20 runs, at Oswestry July 2h;t-Oswestry 90, Whitchurch 123, by 33 runs, at Whit- church. August lotli-O-swestry 52 and 47, Woodhill 70 and 33 for 5 wicket. by 6 wickets, at Woodhill. Augu-t iStli-Oswestry 82, Welshpool 120, by 38 runs, at Oswpstry. September 1st—Oswestry 38, Whittington 44, by 6 runs, at Whitt:ngton. September Sth-Oswestry 25, Ellesmere 41, by 19 runs at Oswestry. MEMBERS' MATCHES. September 22nd—1st Eleven v Twenty-two-Eleven, 36; Twenty-two, 53 and 39, for 16 wicket,. Septl'm!>"r 29th (rettirn)-Ist Eleven v Twenty-two-Elcven, 121. Twenty-two, 49. BATTING AVERAGES. Number Times Most of not in an innings, out. Runs. innings. Average. A. E. Payne 9 0 264 99 29'3 W.Trevor 9 1 H5 47 143 R. G. Venables 12 0 1«9 51 14 1 J. P. Hamer 9 1 112 30 140 C. H. Wright 10 0 lai 34 13-5 C. H. F. Leslie 6 0 C,6 23 11-0 J L Heath. 16 1 161 32 1011 J. Hughes 27 5 224 .42 10'4 J. 0' Hara 27 2 230 54 9 5 E. Powell. 18 2 145 .20 91 T. F. Williams 28 6 176 18 8'0 W. G. Gough 13 0 88 31 610 J. W. Whittaker 8 1 45 18 6 3 W. J. A.France 8 1 45 13 63 W. W. Rowley 6 1 31 16 6'1 T. Leeke 11 3 48 *15 6 0 W. D Owen 28 3 146 25 5 21 G. J. D. Lees 8 2 33 *13 5 3 S. E. Johns 8 0 40 17 5-0 A. F. Jone; 9 2 26 8 3 5 Not out. The following are the highest scores of players in less than six innings. Captain Walcot. 1 1 69 .69 69-0 C. Galloway 3 1 81 .80 40-1 A. S. Trevor 5 1 123 48 30 3 J. F. Cooper 3 0 34 23 il l C. Morrall 3 0 31 17 i 10T H.Gould 3 1 21 11 io-l S. Ellison 3 1 18 14 9 0 John Jones .y 5 0 38 15 7 3 A. G. Dawes 5 0 26 19 51 T. Lewis 4 0 14 10 3 2 The folowing played in the Elevens v Twenty-two :-Capt. Walcot scored 19, J. O'Hara 7 anrl 26, D. Owen 4 and 28, T. F. Williams 10 and 10, W. G. Gough 6 and 12, J. F. Davies 3* E. Powell 1 and 3. T. Leeke 0 and 4, C. H. Wright 2, J. Hughes 1 and 0, J. L. Heath 1 and 0. C. Galloway 0, not out, J. F. Cooper 0, W. Reece I, not out, but are not included ia the above. BOWLING AVERAGES. •n s 3 <S "3 O A S 2 e 3 2 t* 0 S 3 *3 55 £ £ & o o a £ < H E-1 C. H. Wright. 0 3 184 59 11 12 4*11 f. F. Williams 0 0 1,066 317 61 76 4'18 W. D. Owen .I. 0 2,097 536 153 112 4"88 A. E. Payne 0 1 143 48 .4. 9 5*3 W. G. G'jugh (I 3 351 127 16 21 (, I W.Trevor 0 0 432 198 14 29 6-24 It. G. Venables 0 5 703 247 35 34 7-9 C.Morrall 0 0 252 89 12 8 11*1 MILWARD J. THOMAS, Hon. Sec. Oswestry, Slh October.
WIRRAL CRICKET CLUB, 1877.
WIRRAL CRICKET CLUB, 1877. BATTING AVERAGES. No. of inngs. Runs. Average Jalne Y. Strachau 16 J.J. Hewson 9 107 12 G Daniels 12 129 11 W. F. Bauyard 13 108 8 F. Benson 0 32 £ E. Beswick 8 26 3 J. Daken 8 1G 2 J. Capper 5 22 4 J. W. Ell wood 5 5 ■ 1 Mr Strachan's average for the season is 16 innings, 337 runs, twice not out, and average 24. BOWLING AVERAGES. No. of inngs. Wkts. Average. G. Daniels 14 70 4 F. Benson 8 20 2,.
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THE REGISTRATION COURTS. ABERGELE. Mr Â. Cox, the revising barrister, held a court at Abergele, on Monday. Mr Tench and Mr Evan Morris, Wrexham. and Mr Mr D. Roberts, solicitor. Rhyl, represented the Conservatives and Mt1 W. Davies, solicitor, Holywell, and Mr R. Parry, Denbigh, appeared for the Liberals. The business lasted only a short time, there being no cases of interest. The result was:—Conservative claims sustained, 21; Liberal claims, 7 total Conservative pain, 14. Some amusement was caused by a voter, who had been objected to by the overseers on the plea of Dead," announcing his unexpected appearance in a very audible tone when hijl name was mentioned. RHYL. Mr Lanford Foulkes, the revising barrister for Flintshire, held a court at Rhyl Town Hall, for the revision of the list of voters in that part of the parish of Rhuddlan embracing the town of Rhyl, and the parishes surrounding, on Tuesday. Courts were also held at Rhuddlan, on Wednesday morn. ing, and at St. Asaph in the afternoon. Mr Miles R. Partington appeared for the Conservatives, but the Liberals were unrepresented. The result of the revision in the district was as as follows :-The Conservatives made 30 claims, which they sustained -11 at Rhuddlan, 2 at Cwm, 1 at Dyserth, 6 at Melidan, 2 at Tremeirchion, and 5 at St. Asaph. In the boroughs the Conservatives sustained 1 claim at Rhuddlan and 2 at St. Asaph. There were no objections on either side, but several by the overseers. CERRIGYDRUIDION. The court for the revision of the list of voters for the Cerrigydruidion district was held by Mr Alfred Coxon, on Wednesday last. Mr Evan Morris, solicitor, Wrexham, and Mr W. Lloyd, solicitor, Ruthin, appeared for the Conservatives; and Mr Robert Roberts, of Corwen. for the Radicals. The result was as follows :— Conservative claims and objections 17 Radical claims and objections 1 Shewing a net gain for the Conservatives of 16 HOLYWELL. Mr W. L. Foulkes, revising barrister, sat at Holywell on Saturday for the purpose of revising the list of borough voters for the contributory borough of Holywell, and the county lists for the parishes of Bodfari, Caerwys, Haltkin, Llanasa, NAnneTch, Whitford, and Ysceifiog. The proceedings lasHid only a short time, the work being of a merely formal nature. MID-CHESHIRE. Mr Lance Bentley, secretary to the Mid-Cheshire Conservative Registration Association has sent a de- tailed tabular statement to the press, showing the results of the revision of the voting lists, distinguishing thp different polling districts. The Conservative claim a total Conservative gain of 274, and it is divided over the whole of Mid-Cheshire.
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Thirteen betting men were summoned under the new bylaw before the Liverpool stipendiary magis- trate, on Wednesday, for causing an obstruction in the streets. Mr Raffles fined onoh of the defendants £ 5 and costs, and hoped the. effect would be to put a stop to such a diahonest mode of getting a living, for his experience proved that when young men could not pay bete with their own money, they did not hesitate to put their hands into the pockets of their masters. Jessie McLachlan, sentenced to death at Glasgow fifteen years ago for the mnrder of Jessie Macs pherson, a sentence afterwards commuted to penal servitude for life, has just been liberated on a ticket-of-leave. She has taken obajure lodgings at Greenock prior to going abroad. She declares her innocence of the crime for which she was con- demned, and says she is waiting the last great day of account, when her innocenoa will be shown. Though she thinks the trial should have resulted differently, she speaks kindly of the judsre and jury. The confinement has impaised her health.
THE WAR.
THE WAR. The inclement weather that has prevailed in Bulgaria for the last few dnys seems to have bronght operations almost to a standstill. Even Suleiman Pasha, burning as he must, be to distinguish himself in his new command before winter sets in, has not. yet attempted to make a forward mov-mmt. He is said to be reorganising the eastern army, a somewhat unnecessary process if half of wh it we have been told about Meiiemet Ali's doings in that line was true. Pb-v-a wfe l-ei- that General ToJleben continues to push on s'e.idiiy his parallels, but as yet no intelligence has come to haud pointing to the complete investment of the place at aa early date. General Gourko, the newly-appointed walry commander, will probably do his utmost to block the road from Okaai; hut if Cbevket Pasha moves forward a strong infantry force, the Cossacks will have nothing for it but to retire. This received proof the other day, when the convov from Sola reached Plevna. without much difficulty, although the road was held by a considerable strength of Russian cavalrv. The only new.) from the Schipka is that" the Turkish troops will probably be sooa compelled to descend into the plains and encamp there," presumably on account of the terrible cold. Why not the Russians also ? The positions they hold in the Pass are at quite as high an elevation ns those of the Turks, and if one side is frozen out. the odds are that the other will follow suit. From all quarters reports come that the rain has converted the roais into quagmires-, rendering it impossible for troops to move. If this be the case already, what will happen when the terrible Bulgarian winter fairly sets in ? The Czar and the Sultan may refuse to suspend hostilities even for a moment, but should the coming winter prove exceptionally severe—as the early setting-in of frost would seem to indicate—the option of fighting will not remain ia their hands. Already great difficulty has been experienced in getting up the Russian reinforcements. The Imperial Guard, which was to hive been massed in Bulgaria in fall strength by the 5th ínst. at latest, is still s'ruggbng through Roumania. As for the railways which the Russian Government is sajd to have contracted for, we do not exactly see how tneir construction can even be commenced before next spring. The mÜenal would have to be brought from Russia, as the is held by the Turks—a rather diffi;ulr operation, COPS daring that the whole transport, service of Roumania w 11 he required vo coivev fo; d, fodder, fuel, and hutting materials io the armies south of the Dannfee. GREAT MORTALITY IN THE BUSSIAW ARMY. The Nicopolis correspondent of the Standard telegraphs that he has it upon trnsworthy authority 1 that 10,000 of the invading armies have died within the last 20 days. These he apportions ag followsBefore Plevna, 3,500 Russians and 1.500 Romanians the army of the Czarewitch, 4,700 Tirnova and the Schipka, 2,000; the army of the Dobrudscha, 3,000. The mortality is appalling. Neither Russians nor Romanians are provided with winter clothing, or with boots to take the place of those which have worn out in the campaign, and the sufferings of the men in summer elothino- in tente, with but a scanty supply of straw to lie upon, and with a scarcity of firewood, amid the bitter cold and rain now prevailing is pitiable to contemplate. 'I he correspondents are all forbidden to visit the positions held by the troops. The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Telegraph to some extent, confirms this information. He says the Russian army is in an advanced state of decomposition. Disaffection and dissatisfaction prevails. The troops before Plevna are literally rotting in the mud. A Frankfort correspondent states that, the Russian army in Bulgaria numbers only 230,000 combafants, including# the reinforce-. meuts. RUSSIAN DEFEAT ASIA. On the 2nd of October the troops of the Grand Duke Michael attacked the position that Ghazi Mukhtar had taken to bar the roed from Alex- andropol to Kars against a Russian advance. The assault was evidently unexpected by the Ottoman soldiery. Tho attack was made on the left ex- tremity of Mukhtar's line, which lay across the main road fro n Alexandropol to Kars. The movement com- menced it daybreak on Tuesday, and the Ottoman ad- vanced guards were found unprepared, and were quicklv driven in. The attack was at first successful and a height near the main road fell into the hands'of the assailants. Later in the day 13 battalions from Kara assailed their dearly-won position, and, though repulsed. muqt have given coasiderable trouble to the defenders, as the Russian los on this day is acknowledged officially to have been nine officers killed, GO officers wounded 1,000 rank and fib killed, and 2,000 wounded. The Turks suffered equally. They were, however, ready for bittle on the following day, and on Wednesday attacked the line of the Grand Duke Michael at its further extremity to- wards Kz 1 Tope. It was, however, determined on Thursday morning to abandon the positions which bad been gained. The following is the official account given of Mukhtar Pasha's engagement:—The 2nd, 3rd and 4th of October were very glorious days for the Ottoman arms. The Russians, despite their numerical superiority, were beaten and driven back along the whole line, thanks to the braverv and in- trepidity of our Commander-in-Chief, who suc- ceeded in frustrating a.ll the enemy's plans. The Grand Dukn Michael commanded in person. The Russians had 64 battalions of infantry, 14 regi- ments of cavalry, and 130 cannon engaged. Mnkhtar Pnsha estimates the enemy's losses at from 8,000 to 10,C00; but he adds that, according to the inhabitants of the country, they amounted to nearly 15,000 men. The Turkish loss, on the contrary, were about 2,500 men. The Ottoman troops also took some prisoners. The greater part of the Russian forces have fallen back on the Karajal Hills. Mukhtar Pasha is encamped at Karodja Dagh. Since then there has been an artillery duel, which lasted five hours, and which was followed by an infantry fight, of which we de not yet know the issue." WAR ITEMS. A Turkish official telegram from Orchanie announces the junction of the Armies of Chefket Osman Pashas. On Monday a detachment from Plevna met near Rodomitza, the vanguard of a Division of Chefket Pasha from Orchanie. The road from Plevna to Orchanie is now free. A correspondent of the Daily Telegraph has inter- viewed. at Shumh. Mehemet All, who said that he had been dismissed from his command because he refused to break his neck by running his head against a wall;" in other words, because he refused to obey an order from Constantinople to attack the Russian positions in front of B'ela. On the occasion of the Feast of the Bairam, the Sultan conveyed to the commanders of the troops present his > congratulations and good wishes. His Majesty said that he hoped the war would SOOR be concluded to the &d- vantage of Tut key, and that the soldiers will return from from the seat of war to repair the enormous losses sus- tained in defonce of the country. Hobart Pasha writes to the Tillls stating that the ironclad announced in a Russian despatch as having been destroved by Russian torpedo boats off Sonkoutn 1(>\10 is at this moment lying quietly in tho Bosphorus without the slightest scratch or injury. With a good look- out. torpedo boats are useless. He asks why the Russian Popofkas do not come out and engage the Turkish navy, instead of Russian officers mdalsring in useless swaergnr. No fewer than six of the English newspaper corres- pondents at the eat of war are ill with dysentery. Tho Turkish and Russian embassies employ a'staff of men to make extracts from the London newspapers of whatever may be of value to the commanders at the seat of war. Despatches are sent daily from London to head-quartere on both sides. In this the matter the Turks has been exceedingly successful, as the English correspondents on the Russian side have acknowledged. The Times Belgrade correspondent learns from a dip- lomatic source that a note has been addressed to Servia by the Porte demanding explanations regarding its por- pose in arming and entering into negotiations with Russia and Roumania. The Porte declares that it will be obliged to send a special commissioner to Belgrade to inquire whether its suzerain rights are not being tampered with. The Servian cabinet council have resolved upon warlike measures, but not before the middle of November. Between 17,000 and 18,000 men (a Roumanian corres- pondent says) are ill of dysentery and fern, besides those lying in the field hospitals and under canvas within the Roumanian lines before Plevna. Throughout the allied armies discouragement and discontent prevail. A great lOuncil of war was held in the Russian headquarters on Sunday. The Grand Duke Nicholas is ill, and, yielding to the pressure of public opiaion, intends, it i$said, to resign the supreme command of the army ia Bolgaria and return to St. Petersburg. The anti-war feetmg in Roumania is increasing.
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In his address at Birmingham, last week, as president of the Midland Institute, Profemor Tyndall referred to the miracle of the bnrninff bush mentioned in Oenoeis." In what Sunday school did the learned gentleman receive his theo- logical education ? An Eoenrng Beverage — Eppi's Caoaoine (Qai*tesapue« of Cacao) is equally liqu;d and refreshing as tea, aflfordtwr moreover a sterling support to the system. TTnswpetnnort (6d) is labelled "James Epos h Co Bomasol pathic Chemists, London." Epps's medicines Wrexham by W. Bowland, High-street. Printed and Published on Fridays and aaturdays a.t the Guardian Steam Printing Offices, 26, Hope- street, Wrexham, by WILLIAM: GABBATI JONES, 5, Earl-street, Wrexham; and also Published at the Guardian Office. 5. Vale-strfept Denbigh; Guardian Office. 163, Wellington-rood Rhyl, in the county of Flint; aud at the Ebtab. futhments of Messrs. Pring and Price, Hiah- street, Mola.- October 13, 1877.