Wrexham Guardian

WREXHAM SOCIETY OF NATURAL SCIENCE. OE Tuesday evening the second evening meeting- of the season was held in the Savings Bank, Dr Williams pre- Killing. Mr James Bury, Hillbnry, was elected a member of tbe society. Mr D. C. Dayie, F.G.S., of Oswestry, read a, paper on Life in the deep sea." In these days of cheap and quick travelling, saitl Mr Da vies, most people knew what it was to sojourn for a few days or longer by the seaside, and there enjoy the pleasures afforded by the study of the many forms of life found on the beach after the ebb of the tide, or in the recesses of the rock pools. Now, suprose that either gradually or suddenly the land were to sink (ourselves being secure of course). Suppose that it. together with the shore line were to become the bed of ft deep sea, and suppose that little by little, sand or limy mud were to accumulati upon this sea bed,, covering gently, as the robms did the babes in th« wood'afl the remains of the beautiful creatures of the *ea shore,'and then suppose niter many ages had gone by, tho land were either suddenly or gradually lifted up out of the sea, that it were broken and scooped into mountains and valleys, made up of rocks hardened out of the sea sand and mud, and suppose that then men were to dig and bur- row into these rocks searching for lime and slate and stone, whv then whatever else they would find, they would be sure to find the remains of this old sea beach, with very many of its shells aud corals, and even some of its softer forms of life hardened into stone. Supposing they had never seen anything of the like before, they would certainly stir to see cockles and mussels, periwinkles and; limpets, 10ùsters and sea urchins, coral and sea weed, turned into stone. This was what our forefathers did when they with wondering eyes looked upon the semblances of sea life which they found on the rocks, for as we know, most of the rocks that compose the earth's crust do actually contain the fossilized remains of former life, a stream of life beginning in the Laurentian or older known rocks with that complex and gigantic foraminifsra, the Eoozoon Canadensis, and endiug .1.iter running through all the succeeding formations of strata, some rJO.OOO feet in thickness, with tho remains of man and his handiwork, as these are found in the most recent d'3j)0sits. Th3se org:11lic remains in the rocks were a sore puzzle to our ancestors, and various theories were started to account for their presence. One of these was the "plastic theory," which tauahtthat there was U sort of hidden power in nature, by virtue of which matter could assume the semblance of living- things. He met a curious illustration onceii, humble life of this theory. He asked a man in a quarry how came the stones to be full of shells, he said he did not know but he supposed it was in the nature of the stone for the things to grow in it. There was the plustia theory" of the old philosophers. For two or three centuries disputations went on concening the origin of fossils, and when at last the doctrine that they were really the remains of former living things came to be generally accepted, their origin was frequently assigned to the action of the deluge of the time of Noah. Here again a difficulty arose. The waters of the flood could only leave a few layers of mud and sand of no very great thickness at the most, iu which the remains of life would be entombed, but. here were shells and bones extending through deposits of thousands of feet in thickness, and a very curious attempt to solve this difficulty was made by Woodward, who supposed that the deluge was occasioned by a monliutlLry suspension among the particles of mineral bodies, by which the whole mass of the globe was dissolved and the paste thus formed became penatrated with, shell. Gradually we have come to a more reasonable apprehension of the manner in which these remains of old life got into the rocks, and the changes which he had just supposed to come over the sea, beach, and its inhabitants, afforded the key to the solution of the whole phenomena. The North Wales Border contained many examples of such petrified sea beaches with their fossilized inhabitants. At Treflach and Trevor, and at many other places along the belt of carboniferous limestone which runs from Llanvmynech to .the Great Ormes Head he could point out such an ocean floor as he had described, laid bare, a.nd corals aud SCil. shells strewn all about, or if they were to visit the quarries in the older limestone—the Bala limestone in the hills about Bala, or Llanfyllin, or Guibfield, or in the beautiful valley of the Ceiriog, they should see the remains of immeasurably older sea bewshes and bottoms containing millions of sea shells densoly packed in fossiliferous layers that extended over hundreds of square miles of country, shewing to them the wide prevalence of a shallow sea. The same remarks were true of the formations that lie between these two, beautiful examples of which we have in the quarries of Wenlock Edge, with their profusion of the most beautiful of all corals there to be found. The ipositions occupied by and the grouping prevailing among these organic remains also presented many of the phenomena of sea life and laws. Thus the iiala limestone, we sometimes saw an assemblage of old sea shells and corals confusedly huddled together and broken, reminding us how the tides of long ago, like those of to-day, swept high up on the beach, the empty tenements of the sea population. Again, we discerned the steep sea slope in the rapidly thinning layers of fossils. When these layers were continuous and retained their thickness over a large area, we traced the evidence of extensive muddy flats bounding an ancient sea. When the limestone was phcsphatic more than carbonic, we interred that the prevailing organisms were creatures With phosphatic shells, like those of the crabflsh, the nautilus, the mussel, and such like, rather than like those of the cockle and the whelk. In the pale coloured limestone of carboniferous belt we saw indications of a deep sea deposit, in the fine mud of which the shells of the pleurotomaria stand upright just as representatives of the present day bury themselves in of deep seas. In these limestones the terebratula c-ize just ks we find their descendants, now -0 anchored to detp sea bottoms. In the sume group arc observed the or like the reel's of v-' :t1cal life. smaller corals growing upon larger ones, minute shells at- tached to those of bigger growth, and microscopical life within and without those observable by the naked eye. On the slops of the millstone grit hills were preserved the ripple marks made on ancbnt sandy shores. In the Balli. limeBton. about Meifod and Llanfyllin, -were the old wave marks and the cracks made in the old mud as it dried beneath a hot sun. Mr Davies then proceeded to speak more particularly of the kinds of life-remains found in the rocks, more especially in those rocks near to us from the lias downwards, and con-I cluded his highly interesting paper as follows :-One or two geneml remarks and I have done. And observe, first, how our ideas of form, strength, and mechanical contrivance are anticipated in the structure and habitations of the lowly forms of life we have been considering. The suriace of these ancient corals are the original of the tesselated pavements and of the mathematical pawhwork quilts worked by in- dustrious ladies. The corrugated shells of the mollusks, combining lightness, elegance, and strength, are thQ priginal of many a structure of the present. How much do all our divin apparatus, and, indeed, our knowledge generally of hydrostatics, owe to the structure of the nautilus ? The colouring of these ancient inhabitants of the deep is for the most part lost. But how much of the orna- mentation of our dress, our homes, and of our public build- ings is derived from the shapes and colouringof their modern descendants ? Secondly, see how early, comparatively speak- ing, in the history of each class ùo members reach their most complex development, nay, some of them seem to start with as high an organisation as any afterwards attained. Thus, while it is true of the stream of hfe on the globe generally that there has been a progress from the protoplasm of Laurentian seas through the intermediate to that of the human form and face divine; it is not true, as a matter of fact, that in each sub-kingdom or class the earliest forms are the roost rudimentary, and gradually improved afterwards. On the contrary some of the earJiet forms are the most complex and perfect. The Eozoon Cana- densis was a complex organism, uniting in itself, we are told, the characteristics of several modern genera. Is there any- thing in the visual organs of modern crustaceans to compare with the eye of trilobite ? For beauty of shape and high type of organisms the corals of the Cambrian, :;ilu1"lan, and Car. boniferous seas are equal to those of the present time. Where among vertebrata will yon now find anything equal in power to the eyes of the great Saurians of the Lhs, and thus I might go on multiplying illustrations of that high type of structure with which, as far as our knowledge goes, orders and genera of life have started ? But I have said enough for the inference which I wish to make, which is this, that it is uuphilosophic to limit the mode in which creative work has proceeded to any one or more of the plans which have been suggested to us, whether thase plans 1>e sudden cretive acts or slow evolving, processes. We may easily concelvc how wIth the lllfimte diversity of life, of condition, of time, and with the illimitable wealth of the universe at its command and that wondrous fertility of resource, which in innumerable little rills, is diffused through human minds, the Creative Power which I like to speak of by tile good old ElIgli,h word" God," need not be conftnel1 to any number of modes of operation that may commend themselves to us. There are diversities of operations, but the same one informing vivifying spirit. And if the old order changetli, giving place to the new, God fulfils Himself in many ways (applause). The paper was illustrated 1>ya number Ðf beautiful diagrams of various fos-ils, executed by Miss Minshall, of Oswestry and Mr D. Johnson in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr Dayies for his kindness in coming over and giviDg the mem- bers such a vùluable lecture, llid they were also indebted to Miss Minshall for the help she had given M1' Davies. Mem- bers of their own society lIad bad the assistance of ladies in a similar manner, and he hoped tile latter would still continue to render the same killd co-operation. M1' Higgins seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried with acclamation, aud acknowledged i.Jy Mr Davies, who said he was pleased tø see so large an audience gathered together to listen to a scientific lecture. He did nQt think that in Oswestry, they could command such a number. The next lecture will be given by Mr Parr, of Ruabon, on Novem1>er 27th.

MALPAS CHUIWH.-The organ chamber fund already suuscribed amounts to the sum of £ 70, and when £ 100 is raised the work will be commenced. PROPERTY SALE.-On Saturday last Messrs Churton, Elphick, alld Co. ofrerel for sale, at the Green Dragon Hotd, the Anchor Hotel, Saltney, a full-licensed public-house, at the curuer of Foundry-laue, Saltney, in the county of Flint. There was a large attendance, and after tome spirited iJitlding tue property was purchased by Messrs Greenall and Co., Wilder¡¡601 Brewery, for £ 1,700. NARROW ESCAPE FROM :FIRE.-Saighton Towers, the residence Of Earl G1"Osvenol", had a narrow escape of being destroyed by tire on Thursday evening. It appears that a beam in a flue in one of the servants' rooms took fire, but timely aid being at hand the fire was extinguised before any ôerious damage had been done. Had it occurred some 110111'5 later tflere is no telling what the result might Ilave been. MALPAS FLOWER SHOW.-The committee of the ralpas Flower and Horticultural Society met a tew days ago to wind up the affairs of the present year, and we filld, alter paying all expenses, tuere b a balance in hand of £ 54 ISs 2d. The receipts were £ 164 14s 5d, with the balance of laót year; and the expeuses in prizes, £ 58 Us 6d; judges, £ 4 4s; printing, advertising, aud stationery, £ lU; and the general expenses connected with the bhow, £ 1!7 11s d. THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE ANGLESEY Q U ARTEH. SEb:;IO .-Cptain Verney was elected chair- man of tfle Anglesey Quarter Sessions, in tho place of Mr Mussey, resigned. There were 2 appliccltions tor the office of chiet-eonstable of tile county, in buccession to the late Captain BuJkdey Hughes. Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Thomas, cOlllmandant of the Anglesey Militia, was appointed. LIQUIDATION.—A meeting of the creditors of Mr Rd. Jones, of Penley Mill, near Ellesmere, was held on edlles- day, at the Augel Hotel, Liverpool. The accounts of the estate were produced, and showed assets £ 090 and liabilities £ 1,220. Mr Allen represented tfle debtor, aud Mr Gee the creditors. An offer úf 8s 0d in the pound was maù anù declined, and resolutions in favour ofhquidation by arrange- ment were passed. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES AT LLAN- GEH.NIEW.-()n Thursday, the 8th inst., two services 01 thanksgiving for the harvest were held in the parish church here. The morning service was conducted in English, when the Rev T. Jones, of Llanddegel, preached an excellent sermon. At the Welsh service, in the afternoon, which was pecially well attended, the Rev Mr Morgan, of Gwytherin, delivered an eloqueut and etÏective extempore sermon from Jeremiah v, and the latter part of the 24th verse-" He reserveth unto U3 the appointeù weeks of the harvest." Tile church had been tastefully decorated for tbe occasion by 1Ylrs and the Misses S¡¡,n1>ach, of Hafodunos. The offer- turies after both services, amounting to above £ 2, were in aid of the funds of the D.nbigl1 Infirmary.

DENBIGH. FORTHCOMING ELECTION.-The seat in the Council, vacated 1>y the election of tfle ex-)1ayor to the alderm:1uic chair, seems to be a subject of much discussion, and has brought out several competitors. At the time of writing the following persons had been nominated :-Mr Thomas Foulke8, Kilford Farm Mr E. T. Jones, ironmonger !oir J. Harrion Jones, chemist; and Mr K. Griffith Roberts, surgeon, Vale- street. Mr Foulkes and Mr E. 1'. Joues retired from the Council only a fortnight ago, and Mr J. Harrison was a defeated candidate twelve mouths ago. We arc informed that Mr Foulkes has refused to staud a contest, and will retire. lIr B. T. Jones is also adverse to a contest, and has promised that if he is returned unopposed he will hand over a donation of £ lu to the Dellbigh Infirmary (whicti would make him a life governor), or he will retire in favour of any candidate who will make a similar present to thc institution. As a ruie, however, ratepayers who bet their hearts on flaying a particular man to represent thew. do not allow such au offer as thi" to overrule theIr wishes. Dr. Griilith Hoberts comes into the field for the first time. He is II native of the town, r and is well-known therein, and his prospects of success are said to 1>e thoroughly géJod. A brisk canvass is being made on his 1>ehalf. He b propoed by Dr. I'ierce, and seconded by oMr L. Angel. This is strange, as they are both Wesleyans, and are, therefore, supporting the candidature of an opponent of Mr J. H. Jones, who is a prominent Wesleyan. There can be no doubt that t11e experience øf 1111' E. T. Jones or Mi- Harrison Jonfcs would be moat valuable in the Council at the present time, and if they stand a contest they will have a good chance of betng !;ucces¡;ful. Mr Hugil Jones, Portland- place, has also bcen nominated. He is a member of the sc11001 board, and has resided in the town a long time. The last -day for nominations was yesterday (Frio.aYJ, at four o'dock, and the ejection is fixed for Munday week. MARRIAGE GIFT.-We learn that a handsome sum of money has been subscribed for tbe purpose of making a suitable wea- ding present to Mrs Morgan nee Miss \V¡jiial11, 01 Glyn Artl1\l.r, as a memento of her marriage and of the esteem ea- teriained for 11er by the residents of Llangwyfan aud the district. A committee ilas beeR formed with the llev. J. Rees, vicar, as chairman but the precise form that the presentation shall take has not yet been decided upon. HANDSOME TESTIMONIALS.-rr Read who for a length of time has been bailiff at Plas K ewydd, DenbÜh, htVillg been appointed agent to Mr Yorke. of Dyffryn, l1ó", numerous' frieuds under tile presidency 01 Captalll Eans have formed into a committee and raised at once some £ 30 with which they are about to present to him either a handsome watch and chain, or some similar serviceable present. The tenants on the Llewesog Estate, near Denbigh, have started a suescription for the purpose of presenting to Mr Abel Amvy 1, suitable gifts as a recognition of the courteous and kind manner ill WhICh he has acted towards them as representative of the agent u(the estate. One of the. gifts, a haudsome valu- timepiece has been purchased trom the establishment of 1111' Henry Joyce, jeweller, Denbigh. SUCCESSFUL EXAMINATION AT THE NATIONAL SCH00L.-The Diocesau Inspector having just sent in his report of the examination of the schools we have to COIl- gratulate tile clergy and, supporters of the school upon the unusually excellent exaUllnatlOn WhICh has been passed in religious knowledge. The reprt shows that amongst the third year pupil teachers, WI.J.ham Jones, Ann Phillips and Elizabeth Edwards have been placed in the 1irst cla. In the third year, Mary E. Edwards is placed in the second class; and amongst the fourth year teachers, David Jones is placed in the second Iass. Thus all the pupil teachers have so to.speak, passed lD honours. But the excellence of the religious teaching imparted by the clergy aud the indefatig- able teachers of the school is alro apparent ill the 1irst-clas mauncr in which the school as a whote passes examination Friends of education will do well to bear these facts in mind', aud use their utmost efforts on behalf of the school. A better staff of teachers it is almost impossible for any school to have and its popularity is shewn in the l'act that scholars hav often to be refused, through want of room.

ST. ASAPH. CONSISTORY COURT.-A special court was held at St. Asaph, on Wednesday, by the dlOcesan chancellor, when an application was made by the vicar of Llangollen for a faculty to erect a reredos in the parish church. It seems that the structure was not opposed because it was of too elaborate a character, but Colonel Tottenham, we learn, opposed tile ap- phcatlOD for the faculty because the structure as at present in- tended was too high and would interiere with the window before or under whic it was intended to be placed Mr Marcus LOUIS, of ,Ruthlll, was present as the leal adviser of the opposing parlsJuoller and- eventually the subject was ad- journed for 1urer consideration.

RUTHIN. Sudden DATH.-On Tuesday 1a.st Mrs Jones, of Borthyn, wIfe of Mr Hugh Jones. manager of the Cambrian Soda Water Works, died in an awfully sudden manner. She was apparently a remarkably healthy woman, but she was suddenly seized wIth paralysis and died immediately. She was greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends and milch sympathy IS expressed with the husband and daughters of deceased. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING.-A special meeting of the Town Council is to be held to-day (Saturili1.y): The agenaa contains the following items for discucsion- Payment of bills, repairs of the roads and the Town Hllll, to decide site for the new school, standing orders fOIl" the council meetings, the puml) in :JI.1a.rket-square, the proposed borough magistracYl borough justices, clerk's salary, appointment of c (Beers under the Petroleum Act, circular of Local Govern- lent Board as to loans, laps in Llanrhydd-street, sewage contract with Major West and Mr Martin. THE MAYOR AT CHURCH.-The newly-elected Mayor (Marcus Louis, Esq.) attended church at St. Peter's on Sunday morning, in his official capacity. He met the mem- bel's of the Council and officers at the Town Hall about ten o'clock, where the old-established custom was hpt up of passing the loving cup" filled with port. A procession was formed and his Jtorshipescorted to church. Notwithstanding thH fact that the morning was most wet and unfavourable, great imerest was manifested ill the proceeding's by the nplll( ,("dlv.

MARRIAGE OF LADY BEATRICE GROSVENOR. The marriage of Lady Constance Grosvenor, second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of West- minster, to Captain the Hon. Charles William Compton Cavendish, eldest son of Lord Chesham, took place at Eccleston Church, near Chester, on Wednesday morning. Every occurrence of im- portance connected with the house of Eaton is of great interest to the city of Chester, and this mar- riage excited a great deal of talk in the ancient city and neighbourhood. The church where the marriage took place is on the duke's demesne, and distant about a mile and a half from Chester, and the inhabitants were therefore limited in their expressions of pleasure at the union to decoration of the city and an enthusiastic demonstration when the newly married pair passed through the city on their way to the railway station. Had the mar- riage taken place at the cathedral, the city would undoubtedly have expressed its pleasure in a more elaborate form than it did. But the Duke and Duchess prefer that domestic events of this kind should be quiet and simple, and the wedding was therefore in keeping with their predilections. The ceremony, if we except the elegant and costly dress of the bride, and the not less superb dresses of the bridesmaids, was simplicity itself. Its character- istic was respect for the bead of the house whose daughter was to be united to the scion of another noble house, and therein alone consisted the fashionableness of the occurrence. The pretty little church of Eccleston, needless to way, was crowded with people. The distinguished and honourable position held by the Duke of Westminster of course attracted to the scene the principal aristocracy of the county, but mingled with them were the tenants on the estate and the chief tradesmen of Chester. The church doors were opened at ten o'clock, and the sacred edifice was quickly filled, with the e- ception of a few seats reserved for the invited guests. Pending the arrival of the bridal party, Mr Charles Stanyer, the organist, played several voluntaries, and the anthem, Oh, thou that bringest glad tidings was sung by the choir, Mr Wait, of the Chester Cathedral, taking the leading part. Of the Eaton family the Duke of West- minster was the first to arrive, and he was soon followed by the Duchess, who led by the hand their youngest son. The congregation remained on the tiptoe of expectation during the performance of voluntaries, and shortly before eleven the bride- groom (the Hon. C. C. W. Cavendish) arrived, accompanied by his best man, Captain Edward Hartopp, late 10th Hussars, who fulfilled that duty for Lord Charles Beresford, R.N., who was unable to attend as originally fixed. At a few minutes past eleven the bridal party arrived in carriages from Eaton-hall. The bride was led to the chancel by her iather, the Duke of Westminster. She was accompanied by six bridesmaids—Lady Margaret Grosvenor (sister of the bride), Hons. Mary and H. Cavendish (sisters of the bridegroom), Hon. K Bagot, Miss Shaw Stewart, and Miss Greenfell. The officiating clergy were the Hon. and Rev. F. R. Grey (rector of Morpeth), .Rev. J. G. Longueville (rector of Eccleston), Canon Turner (Aldford), Rev. C. Sparling (curate of St. John's, Chester), and the Rev. Ellis Price (curate of Eccleston). Upon the bridal party entering the church the congregation sang The voice that breathed o'er Eden," after which the marriage ceremony was pro- ceeded with. The Rev. Mr Longueville read the. opening sentences and exhortation, the Hon. and Rev. Mr Grey the rest of the service, and the Rev. Mr Longueville gave the concluding exhortation and blessing. At the conclusion of the service the congregation sang All people that on earth do dwell," with grand effect, after which the con- tracting parties retired to the vestry to sign the register of the marriage, which was by special license. The bride wore a dress made by Madame Elise, 170, Regent-street, London, by special appointment dressmaker to her Royal Highness the Princess of W ales. It was of rich pearl satin, exquisitely delicate in colour, covered in the finest point d' Angleterre. Her lady-hip wore a wreath of orange blossoms and myrtle profusely mixed with diamonds, and a veil of the same matchless lace. The bridesmaids' dresses were, as we have said, beautiful in their simplicity. They were composed oljupes of white poult de soie, draped in white cachemire de Vhide raye, bordered in white fur, with corsages a la vierge, and small snowy white bonnets. The bride's trousseau was supplied by Madame Rosalie. The travelling dress was of grey material, richly trimmed with green velvet and silver fox-fur, with bonnet to match. The technical description of the bride's dress hardly does justice to it. It was majestie, and the wearer imparted to it a grace and dignity admired by all. The bells of the church, which had been rung early in the morning, chimed forth a merry peal as the newly-married pair left the church and entered their carriage. Their path from the porch of the church to the carriage was strewn with flowers by children from the Eccleston and Aldford schools, who were attired in a neat, uniform dress. Hun- dreds of people from Chester and neighbourhood stood on each side of the pathway, and heartily cheered the happy couple on their way to Eatoa Hall. The wedding guests entertained at break- fast in the dining-hall of the Grosvenor wing included—Lord and Lady Chesham, the Hon. Misses Chesham, Lord and Lady Bagot, the Hon. Misses Bagot, Colonel and Mrs Moly- neux, Lord and Lady E. Cavendish, Misses C. and H. Lascelles, Mrs and Miss Grenfell, Mr W. Grenfell, Lord and Lady Macclesfield, Lady E. Parker, Lord and Lady Leicester, Lady Dacre, Lady Stafford, Lady Byng-, Sir M. and Lady O. Stewart, Mrs and Mips Glynn, Mr and Lady E. Grey, Lord Stafford,, Lord and Lady Ormonde, Lord and Lady Grosvenor, and Lord Henry Gros- venor. The newly-married pair left the hall soon after one o'clock for Chester Railway Station, where they took the Irish mail for London, en route for ClevedeD, one of his Grace's seats. Their departure from the hall was sigalled by a shower of rice and old slippers. The Aldford trooD ot the Cheshire Yeomanry acted as an esp-ort; and a number of the invited guests accompanied the departing pair. As the carriages passed through the city they were enthusiastically received by crowds of people who thronged the rows, while at the station there was an immense multitude, who gave the newly-married pair hearty cheers as they took their departure. Eaton Hall has been for years, and is yet, in a state of alteration and improvement. The accommodation is, therefore, not equal to such an occasion as a wedding of one of the family, and the Grosvenor Hotel has therefore been called into requisition. Here a splendid dinner was given to the guests in the afternoon, and at night a ball was held, to which 300 invitations were sent out. The presents received by the bride were numerous and valuable, the givers including the highest families of the land down to the humblest tenant of the Eaton estate. Through the kindness of the Duke and Duchess the presents have been inspected by many hundred of people for the past few days, and yesterday many more had an opportunity of seeing the valuable collection. An enumeration of the gifts would occupy many columns, and we must confine ourselves to stating that amongst the donors were her Majesty the Queen, who gave an Indian shawl; his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, who gave to Lady Beatrice a gold emerald and pearl bracelet, and to the bridegroom a silver inkstand; her Royal Highness the Princess' of Wales presented a diamond and pearl locket, her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice a diamond arrow brooch, and her Royal Highness Princess Christian a pair of silver Queen Anne candlesticks. The tenantry on the Eaton estate and at Chester presented a splendid diamond necklace. The inhabitants of Calveley and neighbourhood gave a gold locket inlaid with a diamond and surrounded with pearls. A silver tea tray and cup and saucer were presented by the teachers and scholars of the schools on the Eaton estate, and the present from the household servants of the Duke and Duchess consisted of a handsome brown Russia dressing bag. The presents included gifts from the entire range of the family connec- tions both in Cheshire and other parts of the country. The bridecake was a splendid piece of confectionery, supplied by Messrs Bolland, of Chester. It consisted of four tiers, elaborately ornamented with silver, and the wedges for presentation were struck through with the mono- gram of the bride and bridegroom. The case was placed at a window so that it could be seen by visitors to the grounds. During the afternoon the band of the 96 Regiment, stationed at Chester, played a selection of muaic on the lawn in front of the mansion.

A Dishonest Practice.—For the sake of extra profF some unprincipled tradesmen, when asked for Reckitt's PHis B1 ae in Squares, substitute inferior kinds in the same form. The Pin-is Blue, as used in the Prince of Wales's Laundry," is now so universally esteemed for its splendid quality-s.bove all other blues-that it is important to observe it is only genuine when sold in squares, wrapped up in pink paper bear- ing I. Reckitt and Son's name and trade mi»ri £ lief use all blue wkicll is not so wrarped,

DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. AWARD OF PRIZES FOR ROOT CROPS, 1877. PREMIUM 10.—To the occupier of any farm, of 150 statute acres and upwards, including all the land he holds, who shall grow the best turnip crop, the whole of such turnip crop being kept strictly clean, and not to be less in extent than one-eighth part of the arable land of the farm, for which the claim is made, soil and situation to be considered. The land upon which the turnip crop is grown to have been under tillage for the last five years, .£8; to the second best ditto, Jio. There were eleven claimants for these prizes, but one of them was dis- qualified because he had not had the land in tillage for more than three years and one. withdrew from the competition. The weight per acre of the several crops averaged by the bulbs growing onjone perch, being topped, cleaned, and weighed, and the number of bulbs in each perch is as follows :-lst prize, Mr Thomas Roberts, Berse, Wrexham, 150 bulbs, 29 tons 1 cwt. 1 q. 20 lbs.; 2nd prize, Major C. S. Main waring, Llaithwryd, 152 bulbs, 23 tons 18 cwts. 2 qs. 8Ibs.; R. J. Roberts, Borras Lodge, Wrexham, 156 bulbs, 23 tons 7 cwts. 0 qs. 16 lbs. Thomas R. Parry, Holt, Wrexham, 150 bulbs, 21 tons 18 cwts. 2 qs. John Roberts, Geinas House, Bodfari, 148 bulbs, 21 tons 1 cwt. 1 q. 101bs.; Robert Roberts, Tai Hirion. Pentre Voelas, 146 bulbs, 20 tons 10 cwts. Oq. 0 lbs.; Hugh Parry, Bwlch, Cerrig-y-Druidion, 161 bulbs, 19 tons 15 cwts. 2 qs. 24 lbs.; James Griffiths, Ty Newydd, Mold, 112 bulbs, 18 tons 8 cwts. 2 q. T. W. Bowdage, Tyddyn-y-Gwynt, Mold, 189 bulbs, 16 tons 13 cwts. 3 q. 12 lbs. To the occupier of any farm, not being less in quantity than 80 acres, and not exceeding 150 acres, including all the land he holds, who shall grow the best turnip crop, &c., as in premium 10, JE6; to the second best ditto, .£4 :-lst prize, Mr Alexander Borthwich, Tan Derwen, 116 bulbs, 22 tons 5 cwt. 2 qrs. 24 Ibs; 2nd prize, Mr Charles Thomas, Bryn Newydd, Wrexham, 134 bulbs, 21 tons 14 cwt. 1 qr. 4 lbs.; P. H. Chambres, Esq., Llysmeirchion, Trefnant, 164 bulbs, 21 tons 12 cwt. 3 q's. 12 íbs. Alexander Balfour, Esq., Mount Alyn, Rossett, 114 bulbs, 21 tons 8 cwt. 2 qrs. 8 lbs. To the occupier of any farm not being less in quantity than 30 statute acres, nor more than 80, including all the land he holds, who shall grow the turnip crop, &c., as in premium 10, .£4; to the second best ditto, .£2; 1st prize, Mr William Pierce, Oaklands, Bagillt, 188 bulbs, 25 tons 8 cwt. 2 qr. 8 lb.; 2nd prize, Mr Edward Jones, Northop, 139 bulbs, 23 tons; Mr David Jones, Ty gwyn, Cerrig-y-druidion, 182 bulbs, 22 tons 18 cwt. 2 qr. 8 lb.; Mr W. D. Hargreaves, Fron Yw, Mold, 156 bulbs, 18 tons 14 cwt. 1 qr. 4 Ib Mr William Edwards, Pen Rhos, Ruthin, 137 bulbs, 18 tons 5 cwt. 2 qr. 24 lb.; Mr William Jones, Penybont, Mold, 127 bulbs, 12 tons 15 cwt. 2 qr. 24 Ib; Mr Edward Rowlands, Gerddudnon, Mold, 167 bulbs, 16 £ ons 15 cwt. 2 qr. 24 Ib; Mr John Roberts, Bryn Rhedyn, Ruthin, 161 bulbs, 12 tons 4 cwt. 1 qr. 41b. To the occupier of any farm above 80 acres who shall grow the best crop of mangold wurtzel, the whole of such crop being kept strictly clean, and not less in quantity than 3 acres, jE4 to the second best, .£2: 1st prize, Mr John Roberts, Well House, Saltney, 127 bulbs, 29 tons 10 cwt.; 2nd prize, Mr Alexander Balfour, Mount Alyn, Rossett, 101 bulbs, 26 tons 7 cwt. 0 qr. 16 lb.; Lieut.-Colonel Jones, Hafod y Wern, Wrexham, 116 bulbs, 26 tons 2 cwt. 3 qr. 12 lb.; Mr Themas R. Parry, Holt. Wrexham, 128 bulbs, 21 tons, 5 cwt. 2 qr. 24 lbs. P. H. Chambres, Esq., Trefnant, 145 bulbs, 20 tons 15 cwt. 2 qr. 24 lb.; Mr James Griffiths, Ty Newydd, Mold. 117 bulbs, 19 tons 18 cwt. 2 qr. 8 lb.; Mr John Roberts, Geinas House, Bodfari, 126 bulbs, IS tons 4 cwt. 1 qr. 41b,; Mr T. W. Bowdage, Tyddyn y Gwynt, 153 bulbs, 17 tons 11 cwt. 1 qr. 20 lbs; Mr Tudor Donnell, Gledlom, Nannerch, 156 bulbs, 16 tons 5 cwt. 2r. 24 lb.; Mr Thomas Roberts, Berse, withdrawn. To the occupier of any farm, not being less in quantity than 30 acres, and not exceeding 80 acres, who shall grow the best crop of mangold wurtzel, the whole of such crop being kept strictly clean, and not less in quantity than 1 acre, .£2; to the second best, JE1 1st prize, Mr William Edwards, Pen Rhos, Ruthin, 105 bulbs, 22 tons 2 cwt. 3 qr. 12 lb.; 2nd prize, Mr Griffith Jones, Wrexbam-street, Mold, ] 20 bulbs, 14 tons 4 cwt. 1 qr. 4 lb.; Mr William Jones, Penybont, Mold, 14S bulbs, 12 tons 2 cwt. 3 qr. 12 lb The following prizes offered under the special conditions named are awarded as follows :— Offered by Messrs John and George McHattie, Seed Merchants, Chester. For the heaviest crop (per acre) of swedes, in the ordinary field competition, irrespective of class, if grown from seeds supplied by them, none but members of the society to compete, a silver cup, value JB3 3s: Awarded to Mr John Roberts, Well House, Saltney. The roots on two several perches of land, the growth of two kinds of seed, were weighed in this competition with the following results :—" McHattie's New Challenge Purple Top Swede," 119 bulbs averaged 28 tons 2 cwt. 3 qrs 12 lbs Imperial Purple Top," 130 bulbs averaged 27 tons 14 cwts. 1 qr. 4 lbs. There were four other competitors. The next highest weight was 18 tons 14 cwts. 1 qr. 4 lbs. The bulbs of the first-named seed were of uniform size, very solid, small topped, and of very good quality. Offered by Messrs Thomas Vickers and Sons, Miles Platting, Manchester. For the best 5 acres of swedes, grown with their manures, to customers who have not purchased less than 2 tons, from Mr T. W. Bowdage, Tyddyn-y- gwynt, Mold, .£5: This prize also goes to Mr Roberts, for a crop weighing 23 tons 2 cwts. 3 qrs. 12 lbs. Mr Roberts explained that this crop was sown a few days later than tbe other, and said this should be considered in comparing it with the previously named weights. There were three other competitors. The next highest weight was 22 tons 15 cwts. 2 qrs. 24 lbs. j Offered by Mr T. \V. Bowdage, Tyddyn-y-gwynt, Mold. For the best two acres of swedes (to occupiers of less than 80 acres), such crop being grown bv manure purchased of him, £2: Two competitors the prize was awarded to Mr W. D. Hargreaves, Fron Yw. Weight of crop, IS tons 14 cwts. 1 qr. 4 lbs. Offered by Messrs James Dickson and Sons, seed growers, 108, Eastgate-street, Chester. The crops to be the produce of seeds had direct ftom. them by the competitor. For the best crop of not less than five acres of Dickson's Prize Purple Top, or other Swede, .£3 3s. For the best crop of not less than two acres of Dickson's Defiance Yellow Globe, or Dickson's Giant Long Red Mangold Wurtzel, .£2 2s: The prize, for the crop of swedes to Mr William Hughes, Glanrafon, Abergele weight, 23 tons 7 cwts. 0 qrs. 16 Ibs. Four competitors. The prize for the Yellow Globe Mangold Wurtzel to Mr John Roberts, Well House, Saltney; weight of crop, 2G tons 5 cwts. 2 qrs. 24 Ibs. Five competitors. Offered by Mr Y. Strachan, Seed Merchant, Wrexham. For the best three acres of Swedes grown from seeds supplied by him, .£3 3s. For the best two acres of Giant Mammoth Long Red Mangolds. grown from seed supplied by him, .£2 2s. The prize for the Swedes to Mr Thomas Roberts, Berse, weight 29 tons 1 cwt. 1 qr. 20lbs.; five competitors. The prize for the ma"golds to Mr Alexander1 Balfour, Mount Alyn, liossett; weight 26 tons 1 cwt. 1 qr. 20lbs four competitors. The prize for the mangolds to Mr Alexander Balfour, Mount Alyn, Rossett; weight, 26 tons 7 cwt. 0 qr. 16 lbs; four competitors. Offered by Mr John Williams, Seedsman, BrooTc House, Denbigh. For the best six acres of Swedes grown from seed had direct from him, .£5; and for the best two acres of Mangold Wurtzel grown from seed had direct from him, .£3. These prizes brought out a new competitor, Mr John H. Gratton, Foryd Fawr, Abergele, and both were awarded to him. The weight of his Swedes averaged 24 tons 1 cwt. 1 qr. 20 lbs., and that of his mangolds was the heaviest in the whole competition, 32 tons 11 cwt. 1 qr.201bs. There were three other competitors in each class. Darnhall, Nov. 12th, 1877. THOMAS RIGBY.

ENGLATO VERSUS FRANCE.—For generations Chocolate has been imported in large quantitee into this country from France. We are glad to find the tables turned at last, and that Cadbury's, the makers of the well known, Cocoa Eessence, have opened elegant premisee at 90, Faubourg, St. Honore, Paris.—Their Cocoa-Essence being perfectly genuine is a beverage far better suited to warm climates than the thick heavy compounds of Cocoa with sugar and starch generally sold. WATCH MANUFACTURE.—It sppearø to be quite an erroneous idea to entertain that a first-class, and thoroughly trustworthy watch can only be acquired bv tboce to whom price is of little consideration. In another column Mr Sewill, the extensive manufacturer of Liver- pool and London, publishes some extracts from his price lists, from which it will be seen that he is piepared to supply a watch, similar to those which gained for him the prize-medal at the Exhibitions of Lon- don. 1862, Paris, 1867, and Ph iadelphia, 1876. at a price that ccmpar. s favourably with the cheapest class of in. strrmcnts in 1he marke. A,, •i.'nstrate-j catalogue 1: fed lie. on application.

(BY TELEGRAPH). CORN MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, Friday, The business done at our market to-day has been very limited. Wheat has sold at the prices of Tuesday. Cali- fornian, 12s 9d to 12s lOd. Flour quiet, but unchanged in ?, aU 00111 (mixed American) 29s Sd to 29s 6d per 480 lbs. Beans (Egyptian) 33s to 34s. Peas (Canadian) 51s 6d. LOSDOJf, Friday. The quantity of British grain disposed of at Mark-lane during the week ending November 13th was, wheat 1.367 9A?"' avera £ e ra^e 58s Id. Barley 1,228 qrs., average 47s 4d. Oats 20 oqrs., average rate 29s Gd..Wheat closed eently. and tended in favour of buyers. Barley and maize tolerably firm. Other articles dull. WAKEFIELD, Friday. There is an improved inquiry to-day for wheat, and prices of English are against the buyers, whilst for foreign we quote an advance of 6d to Is Jper quarter. Fine English barley sells about last week's prices, but common sorts are still idifficult to quit. Foreign barley again dearer. Beans and oats Is per quarter dearer. Maize about late rates.

SHREWSBURY RACES. FRIDAY CYESTERDAT). Selling Hunters' Flat Race—Croesus, 1; Amoiosa, 2; Miss Maud, 3. Four ran. Forester Handicap Plate—Suliman, 1; Hopbine, 2; Fare- ham, 3. 1 our ran. Hawkstoiie Welter [Cup—Speculation, 1 •. Plaisante. 2 iskotzka, 3. Six ran. The Newport Cup-Strike, 1; Ghost and Sign Mauualran. a dead heat. Six ran. Shrewsbury Cup-Pagaeut 1; Hopbloom, 2; Zuechero, 3: Eight ran. Whitehall Nursery-Miser, 11; Brown Saxon, 2; Love Apple, 3. Seven ran. Wrekin Stakes-flighland Laddie, 1; Robin, 2; Baumber. 3. Six ran. Longner Steeplechase-Birdcatcher, 1; Canard, 2 • May- flower, 3. Six ran- Hurdle Eace—Turco, 1; Miss Truelove, 2 Laby- rinth, 3. Five ran.

lirifrs, Parria^s, mxh BIRTHS. AULT—On the 7th ult., at Brymbo, the wife of Mr Edwin Ault, of a daughter. COXACBEli-On the 11th inst., at Salop Road, Oswestry, the wife of John Conacher, of a son. COL LDItEY On the 31st ult., at Chapel-street, Ellesmere the wife of Mr E. T. Couldrey, professor of music, of a son—still-born. ELLIS-On the 20th ult., at Summer Hill, Gwersyllt, the wife of William Ellis, of a daughter. KENNEDY—On the sth inst., at Calveley Hall, Cheshire, the wife of John Kennedy, late captain Zith Dragoon Guards, of a son. LAKE-On the 9th inst., at Malvern House, Tenby, South Wales, the wife of Arthur Lake, major Royal Flint Militia, and late captain G2nd Regiment, of a daughter. PERCn- AL-On the 29th ult., at 23, Lambpit-street Wrexham, the wife of Henry Percival, of a daughter. SAVAGE—On the 7th inst., at 8, Fairfleld-street, Wrexham the wife of Mr J. Savage, cooper, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. CA VEXDISH-GROSVEXOR-On the 13th inst., at the Church of St. Mary, Eccleston, by the Hon. and Rev. F. R. Grey, rector of Morpeth, assisted by the Rev. J. G. Longueville, rector of Eccleston, the Rev. Canon Turner rector of Aldford, the Rev. W. Sparling, curate of St. John P, Chester, and the Rev. Ellis Price, curate of Eccleston, Captain the Hon. C. Compton W. Cavendid4- eldest son of Lord Chesham, to Lady Beatrice Constance Grosvenor, second daughter of his Grace the Duke of Westminster, K.G. HANNAH—TEMPLETON—On the 8th inst., at St. Cynfran'* Parish Church, Llysfaen, by the Rev. J. Davies, rector of Llanddulas, assisted by the Rev. S. Evans, rector of Llysfaen, William Templeton, third son of the late Peter Hanna.h, of Pentregwyddel Quarries, Llysfaen, to Ann, eldest daughter of John Templeton, of Uryn-y-don, Llys- faen. WILLIAMS-ROBERTS-On the 13th inst., at Cross-street Chapel, Holyhead, by the Rev. William Lloyd, Cwen Williams, Tanygraig, to Ami EoLerts, Glanygors, boUa. of Ehoscolyn, Anglesey. DEATHS. EVANS-On the 10th imt., at Cobden Mill Yard, Wrexham, Margaret, wife of David Evans, aged 1'7 years. F ARMER-On the 9th inst., aged 23, at Orchard-road, Orchard-street, Oswestry, Mary Farmer. HILLYAED—On the 9th inst., ct Oakford Recoory, N Devon, Frederick Temple Hillyard, aged 39, eldest son of the Rev. Temple Hillyard, rector of Oakford and canon of Chester. HUGILES-ON the 2nd inst., John, second son of Edward and Hannah Hughes, of Berllan, Denbigh, aged 14 years. JONES—On the 13th inst., at Park Cottage, Ruthin, Amne, wife of W. Hugh Jones, manager for the Kuthin Soda water Company, Limited, aged 51. ROBERTS-On the 9th inst., at Pentre Broughton, Jesse Eoberts, aged 2u years. SMITH-On the 8th inst., at Green, Broughton, Sarah Smith, aged 33 years.

THE WAR. No operations of importance at both seats of war have been announced this week. From Bulgaria we learn that General Skobeleff has improved his position before Plevna. On Friday, taking advantage of a fog which prevailed, he carried by assault a wooded height, known as the Green Hill. The garrison was surprised, and after firing a couple of volleys, fled or were bayonetted. The Russians immediately commenced the formation of an entrenchment, which was completed by the following morning. The Turks have siuce made several attempts to dislodge them, but without avail. A cavalry detachment also succeeded in capturing YVratza. north of Orkhanie, which was defended by 800 infantry and a body of 300 Circassians. Several thousand wagons, with stores and provisions, were taken bv the Russians. There has been some fighting in the Shipka Pass, and Suleiman PasLa, commander of the Turkish artillery, has been killed. The Montenegrins, who on Sunday attacked the fort which defended and commanded the town of Antivari, in Albania, took it on Monday, with its garrison, two guns, and a quantity of ammunition and provisions. Some change? have been made in the distribution of the Turkish commands. Chefket Pasha has been sent from Orkhauie to Shipka, and Aiehemet Ali and Chakir Pashas now command the divisions stationed at Orkhanie. Suleiman Pitsha is removed from the command of the Shumla army, and is made Commander-in-Chief of the Turkish armies in Roumelia. A Russian defeat before Erzeroum, is reported from Constantinople. Two columns attacked the redoubts on the south-east of the city. and one of them succeeded in occupying a blockhouse, whence it was, however, subsequently dislodged. The southern column, on perceiving the enormous losses suffered by the other, beat a retreat. The Turks drove the Russians as far as Deveboyun. The Russians lost a large quantity of arms and ammunition, but only a few prisoners were taken. A Bucharest telegram asserts that the Porte has "sounded the German Ambassador "on the question of mediation with a view to opening negotiations for peace," and that Prince Reuss recommended the Porte to address itself direct to the Russian headquarters." A telegram to the standard from Peradin, states that the Russians have sent a flag of truce to Ghazi Osman, and a complimentary message to y suggest that the time had come when he might capitulate and ameliorate the condition of his arrnr Osman, however, replied that he had not yet ex. hausted all his means of defence. There has been a great flight of the population from the southern part of Bulgaria.

— BIEKENHEAD MUNICIPAL ELECTION has resulted in the return of forty Conservative and two Liberal csndi- dates, and the latter owe their seats to Personal, not rolitical favour. The Council as thus constituted will now have to elect fourteen aldermen, two for each of the tivelarce wards and one for each of the four smaller ones. HOLYWELL SCHOOL BOAED.—The castiiur,nD of tbm votes for the election of members for this school board took place on Thursday, ihere were ten candidates for tha seven vacancies, and the result of the poll which tooic place on Wednesday was as follows Thomas Hushes <Tr>- dependent candidate), 2 055 Eichard Gmtton Wesleyan), 2,020 Charles Evans (Baptist;, 1,377 E P Jones Bagillt (Calvinistic Methodist). 1.350; John BrittainVinden^nd'Sit) H V ^eV" (Churchman), 903; JaineS Hughes (Roman Catholic), 682 Kev. J. E. Jones (Church- man), 667; Joseph Wittiams (Independent), 409; and F E. Turner (Episcopalian), 14S. The first seven are elected" Great excitement prevailed during the contest. Tne majoritr of the bapd remains the same as before, only two of the nId members being returned. MR GLADSTONES IN ANGLESEY.—Mr Gladstone signalised his return from ln-laud on Mondav th« delivery, at Anglesey, of a speech. He ad^ned n rf unqualified admiratwn to the reception accorded him i. Ireland, and besought >n this country a kindlier and stronger 1 than ha* uitherco existed. Espec^y did he a«k tha* the U'lauiuwus.y-oxpressed de.-irs of the Irish fcnuaay closing should receive syn»- f ,rniIIJf Dcxt to the sulijoet of the extention of the francmse, he reiterated his earnest desire to see th» enirancniwment of th-j agricultural labourer. With refT? ence to the war. ne stud he did not believe it to be morally possib.e that the rule of Turkey should be restored ir. iOrm, and characterised that rub* as the irrearJ* iniquity to De found oa the face of the earth Inconr-w^T m declareg himself an attached member of the Church lrf England, he mado-the avowal that the cause of iustici Jrf humanly, of mercy, oi' truth, aud ot ri^t of God's creatures in the ini •, > consistent, and its ur;a~:a<W > formttt raak*. m lKo 2«oagm- M

which he had given notice with reference to the road leading from Pontre Bias to Bwlchg-wyn. He said the population in the neighbourhood of Minera was rapidly increasing, Pentre Bias being one of those places that had recently sprung up, and con- tained a somewhat large papulation, but .they were all poor people. The houses were erected on moun- tain land, the land having been purchased by several persons and sold in lots to others, who had thus become freeholders. When that part was a common there was a road that went through it, and it had been an occupation road from time immemorial; he had used it for some twenty years or more- That old road went through the centre of the land which had been built upon, and he asked the Highway Board to take to it, together with the road which led into that which went on to old Bwlcho-wyn gate. There was a small part of the mountain land which had not been built upon, and it was not in the good state of repair it shculd be for the acceptance of that board. He would not then ask the board to adopt that portion of the road, but he had the distinct promises of the ratepayers that they would put it in proper order in the spring of next year. The road he wished the board to adopt was not more than a mile in length, and it was absolutely necessary that it should be a town- ship road. The vestry which requested the board to take to the road was the largest one that had ever been held in Minera. The ratepayers were unanimous—there might be a few cantankerous objectors—in asking the board to adopt the road. Without any egotism he might say that if anyone had a right to object to the wish being complied with he had, for he was the largest ratepayer in the parish, and the road would be of no benefit to him whatever; but it would be a great public accom- modation. With him it was not in the slightest degree a personal matter; it was entirely a public consideration. In reply to the chairman, the Surveyor said the road was not in a very good state. There was a good foundation, but materials wanted putting on it. The Chairman said it was of no use having a foundation without the surface was in good condi- tion.. Mr Lester added that within one hundred yards of the spot there was ample stuff to put on the road and to make it. in proper repair. He would appeal to the surveyor, and ask if. comparing that road with the others in the district, it was not in a fair condition ? The Surveyor replied that he could not say the road was in a satisfactory state. It was ultimately resolved that a committee, con- sisting of Messrs. Baugh, Milligan, and S. Dickin, inspect the road, in conjunction with the surveyor, and report upon the same at the next meeting. THE TRACTION ENGINE QUESTION. Mr Shaw stated that the other day he saw a traction engi. at a standstill and broken down, in a wide part of the road leading to the railway bridge, and it remained there from early in the morning until about two or three o'clock in the afternoon. If that had taken place iu a narrow road how £ Ould traffic have been carried on ? He felt convinced that the use of the traction engine ■pras illegal. e The Chairman pointed out that the use or the traction engine was not illegal so long as the Act of Parliament was complied with; but he should like to know if the owners of those engines could be made to pay for any extra damage they might do to the roads ? The Clerk replied that causing any special damage would be through not complying with the Act of Parliament. Counsel's opinion had been taken upon a case submitted respecting the use of traction engines on highways, and he should be happy to place it at the disposal of any gentleman present who might desire to study it. STATE OF THE RUTHIN ROAD. Mr Lester called attention again to the condition of the Ruthin turnpike road, which he said was in a wretched, abominable, fearful, disgraceful, break- neck condition. He went along it the other day to Wrexham, and was so jolted that he had not got over it yet. He was not only afraid for himself but also for the magistrates of Denbighshire, for just as the quarter sessions were to be held in Wrex- ham the drain across the road between Adwy and Coedpoeth had fallen in, and as he was uriving along his horse had to jump over it, and only by that means was he saved from bdng injured. He at once wrote a letter informing Mr Louis, of Ruthin, of the matter, and in the morning the place was repaired. For months not a man had been on that road to do anything to it (hear, hear). The Chairman observed that the road in question was in a wretched condition and it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Lester, seconded by Mr Jones (Ruabon), that the clerk take the necessary steps to have the road put in proper order. FIN ANCIAL. The report of the Finance Committee having been read Mr Baugh called attention to the fact that the board had < £ 600 on the wrong side of the ledger at the bank, and said it would be well to look up the overseers, and see that, the calls were paia in "Without delay. This concluded the business of the meeting.