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Dtotrttt titwo CWM: CHURCH.—Lord Penrhyn has contributed 925 towards the restoration of Cwm Church, < iioii-tli his lordship has no property in the parish. The sum of 1700, or nearly so, is still required before the cliureli can be completed. LLEYN AND EIFIONYDD AO-KICCLIUP.AL SOCIETY, —The annual show of entire hors in connection with this society, is come off at Pvwlhell, oa May 1st. The prizes are 2,10, 920, and -911). Particulars appear in our advertising columns. Ms GLADSTONE AND MR Er,LIS EYTON.—Mr Ellis Eyton, M.P., having written to the ex-Premier to ask if there if there is any truth in the rumours that he contemplated offering himslf as a candidate for Flint- shire boroughs at the next general election, Mr Gladstone has replied in the following terms:—"In reply to your letter, allow me assure you, that in none of these statements which announce my having taken any steps with a view to a new seat in Parliament is there any truth whatever. I may hero repeat tllat I have no present intention of taking any such steps, indeed, my mind is made up not to move in the matter at all at this time. You are quite at liberty to publish this reply if you think proper." NORTH WALES PRISONS.—A misleading paragraph has appeared in the papers, including the county prisons of Beaumaris, Mold, Doteelley, Montgomery, in the list of those to be closed under the Prisons Act, of 1877. The official instructions are simply to the -effect that after the first proximo, the Secretary of State may order any prisoner, having committed an offence in the counties represented by the above named gaols, to be sent "for trial, safe in custody, or other- wise" to a prison in an adjoining courity. Those we have named are not included in the 31 prisons ordered to be closed in accordance with the provisions of the Act; and in some counties the gaols have at present more than their complement of prisoners. THE FORTHCOMING NAT COXA L EL-ODFOD The promoters of the Welsh National Fesircal for 1878, at Birkenhead, are working with commendable energy, and the gathering for this year is likely to be on a more extensive scale than any previous one. The whole of the adjudicators on the various subjects for competition have now been selected. It is under the consideration of the Executive Committee to construct for the September gatherings a portable pavilion which could be removed and utilised for Esteddvodic meetings in various parts of the country. The subscriptions hitherto received amount only to about zC400, but it is anticipated that subscribers and friends of the move- ment will subscribe better later or.. CAMBRIDGE CLASSICAL TRIPOS.—The honour or class lists of this, the hst of the great Cambridge Triposes or this y-ir, and the ext in importance to the Mathematical Tripos, appeared on Thursday morning, The candidates for this tripos numbered 69. The following are in the first class:—Cooke, King's College Frazer, Trinity English, St. John's Clifford, Christ's; Hovvson, King's; and Yince, Christ's—equal; G. C. Allen, St. John's S- Ii..Tames, Trinity; Bryans,' King's; Milton, Trinity; and Roberts, Christ's—equal • Harris, Christ's; Headley. Cains; and Spring Rice, Trinity—equal; Jennings, Clare. Mr Cooke, of Hackney, was educated at E- for., is a scholar of King's, was Browne and Powis mellalist, 1875 and 1876, Craven scholar 1877, and obtained the prize for Greek ode and the Powis medal 1878. Mr English was educated at Shrewsbury School, obtained a minor scholarship at St John's in 1874, and is now a foundation scholar. Mr E. W. Howson is son of Dean Howson. He was educated at Haileybury College. lIe is an open scholar of King's and was Browue's medallist in 1876. He obtained the prize for Latin ode in 1876, and the Chancellor's medal for English poem in 1877. Mr C. Bryans is the son of the Vicar of Tarvin, near Chester, and was educated at^ Eton. He is a scholar of King's, and was Bell's (University) scholar in 1875. Mr j Thomas Haffles Hughes, of Trinity College (who is bracketted for the first place in the second class), is son of Mr Edward Hughes, of Huyton IT all, Lanca- shire. He was educated at Birkenhead School, and obtained a foundation scholarship at Trinity in 1877.

DENBIGH. GUARDIANS OF THE Poor. -The election of guardians of the poor will shortly take place. Toe retiring repre- sentatives of the parish are Messrs E. W. Gee, D. Parry Williains, atift Robert Davies. The-e three are, we believe. willing to serV3 agnin, whilst the friends of Mr E. T. Jones, ironmonger, are tibout to nominate him as candidate. Probably a contested election will b3 avoided. SUDDEN DEATH OF A CHILD.—A child died suddenly ni, at a lodging house in HenUan-street on Tuesday. It seems to have been in the care of an aunt, who travels the roun try, and she stated that it had been soenseotntlv by Dr Griffiths, of Abergele, to whom shd applied for a certificate, but as it was no given the police reported the fact, to the coroner (Dr Pierce) who inspected the body and held an inquiry. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH.—It has been agreed to paint and thoroughly clean S'. David's Church at a coit of j* about -Eloo, and the coatiact for the work has been let to Mr T. G. Edwards, paincer, Denbigh. During tha I work services will probably bo held in the Assembly Room. We believe about .,£;3f; was promise at a meet wg of a few of the member* of the congregation and parochial association which was held on Wednesday night. FUNERAL.—n Thursday the funeral of the late Mr J. Armor, Ty Coch, Llanganhafil, father of Mr John Armor, auctioneer, Denbigh, tock place at Lbnrhaia. churchyard. In addition to the members of the family, which included Mr. Armor, Denbigh, aud three brothers, <here was a very large attendance of friends from the surrounding district and the town of Denbigh. Deceased was a well-known agriculturist, and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. The service at the church was performed by the Rev Canon Wynne Edwards and the Hev Meyhew J cues. curate of the pariah. DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRBCABT.—Fortnight ending March 16th, 1878 IN-PATIENTS. OUT-PATIENTS. Admitted .I 41 Admitted 47 Discharged 4 Discharged 18 Cured 0 Cured 1 y Relieved 2 Relieved 4 Dead 1 Dead 1 Irregularity 0 Irregularity 0: Made Out-patientB 1 Made In-patients 0 Remain in the House 17 Admitted since Jan. 1,1378.222 Casualties 8 R MORETON PRICHARD, M.B., House Surgeon. SHOCKING ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday evening Mr W. Davies, butcher and cattle dealer, of L'anfairtalhaiarr.. was brought to the Crosi1 Keys, Denbigh, having sos- tained shccking injuries to the head It seems that ho aud his sou were driving from Ruthin fair, and when near Brookhoase a sharp corner in the roJ/l was turned too udlienly, the consequence being that, the trap was overturned and Mr D ivies thrown out. His hea-i cot)ii,, violently in contact with was cut most terribly. 0) being conveyed to the Cross Keys, Dr Pearce was called in and other medical men, who attended to the injuries. He is a brother to Mr Robert Davies, draper, Denbigh A FARMER ROBBED OF XIG.-ON Wednesday morning a farmer residing near Llansannan give information to the Denbigh police that he had been robbod of £ 10. It app^arsbehad been toRuthin fair and about anhourbeforo leaving that town he bad his money safe in his pocket, On the way to Denbigh by train, two strange" ladies" journeyed with him and were very attentive to him; and our worthy farmer imagines now that these little atten- tions may not have been of quite so disinterested a character as he had at first imagined. But he may be altogether at sea as to the mode in which he lost the coin, and is quite likely to have been "eased of it at Ruthin. We fear he may bid good bye to bis .£16. SHOCKING CASE OF SUICIDE. Quite a painful sensation was created in town, on Tuesday by the report that a well-kno^vn resident, Mr Robert Davies, coachman, Love-lane, had made a deter- mined attempt to destroy himself. For nearly thirty years he has been employed as coachman and out-door servant at Segrwyd. He was very faithful in the dis- chaTge of his duties, and his services were much appre- ciated by Mrs Mostyn, his kind and indulgent employer. Some months ago he seemed to have gone into a low desponding state. Every effort was made that kindness ] could suggest to rouse up his spirits, but no seemed to get gradually worse, until he became utterly incapable of performing his duties. Another servant had to be engaged, but he was urged to stay on, it being thought that he would not like to disassociate himself from the place. The poor fellow, however, gradually got worse, and has of late been under constant medical treatment, Mrs Mostyn having exhibited great kindness and cave for him and his family throughout, providing them with a good pension. From what we learn Davies had been seen en Tuesday morning by Dc Pierce and Dr Caithness, and the former had only recently pointed out to the relatives that they ought to consent to the poor fellow's removal to the asylum, and had ordered him to be care- fully wa'ched. About eleven o'clock Davies seems to have gone upstairs ostensibly for the purpose of shaving himself. Facts show that he placed himself opposite the looking-glass so as to be able to see what he was doing, and taking the razsr he cut a frightful gash in his throat extending from ear to ear. The windpipe was nearly severed, the interior beiag plainly observable, the blood having spurted all over the looking-glass and table and about the room. Ou being founrt, a messenger went for Dr Pierce, who fortunately hnd just returned from a morning ride. He remounted and galloped ranidly to the dwelling. On getting upstair", he found the poor fellow, as he imagined, in a dying condi- tion. He was in a sitting posture supported by some women, an 1 was nearly black in the face. The doctor placed him on his back and took from the widepipe a huge clot of blood that was rendering breathing im- possible. Raising him again, some brandy was forced into his stomach, and, Dr Caithness having arrived, the binding up of tLe wound was commenced. Whilst this was going on the poor fellow's struggles were so great that four persona wrere requisite to con'rol him. Ir, seems that two sma'd artefies had not been severed, and the wound had taken a peculiar shape, otherwise death would have been instantaneous. As it was, he lingered till about half-past two oclock in the afternoon, the doctors fearing from the first that the mental condition would add to the injuries, and so prevent. any possibility of recovery. Dr A. E. Tumour and Dr J. R. Hughes were in attendance socn after Drs Peirce and Caithnes?, but they saw that everything that medical skill could suggest had been done, and so took no active part in the case. The greatest sympathy was manifested by the towns- people, to whom deceased was most familiar. He wn-i f quiet steady habits, and generally considered of a dous tarn of mind, his attendance at chapel being h t constant. The sad tv -nt was a groat shock to the ladies at Segrwyd. THE INQUEST ON THE BODY Waa held at tioon on Thursday, at thff Board Scb -1. Lore Lane, before Dr. Evan Pierce, coroner. The j ;rv were—Me?.*rs. Ellis Williams, .foreman; Thos. ilowmr i. Hall Square; Thomas Roberts, seedsman; Rosert D ivies, draper; Robert Davies, Vaults Edward ArsTil, Hall Square W. A. Nott, bookseller D. Jones, watch- maker; W. -Jones, tailor; E. Davies, sadler; T. Jones, bootmaker, Crown Square; and W. Edwards, grocer, High-street. The jury having viewed the body at the residence of the deceased, they there took the evidence of tho wife. which was to the effect, that about ten o'clock on Tues. day morning, Dr. Caithness saw deceased, who, about twenty minutes afterwards, went up to shave. When tie had partly completed it he came down stairs to finish at the kitchen glass, being evidently very uneasy. After doing so, he busied himself by sharpening the razor on the strap. She took the razor from him and placed it up stairs. Hearing someone at the door, she went down to answer it, and during this time deceased went up stairs again. She was at the door a few seconds, when she beard something dropping on the fioor, as if it WelS water. She ran up stairs, and found it was blood from the wound at deceased's throat, he being standing before the glass. She screamed for help, and put her arms round him, and supported him till some of her neigh- bours came iD, when she asked them to fetch the doctor. Dr Caithness saw deceased a few minutes after ten o'clock, when be was very uneasy. Told Mrs Davies that he did not like the look of him so wed that day and she must be very careful with him. Had visited him many times; be was in a very desponding and melancholy state, and he fancied that there was a black future before him. Witness endeavoured to induce him to walk, work in the garden, or do something to relieve his mind, but he could not get him to do so. The wound on his throat was a very severe one, and must have been indicted by a vary determined hand. That and the con- sequent loss of blood was the cause of death. Believed that he was in a despondent condition, and labouring under delusions when he did this, but had not previously thought that he had any suicidal tendencies. Elizabeth Jones, residing next door to deceased, said on Tuesday morning she heard Mrs Davies screaming, and ran into the house. Found her supporting deceased'-s body, who w is srandinc opposite the glass. Saw a ràZr on the table covered with bioxi. Witness went out to send for the doctor, at tho request of Mrs Davies. He was very quiet, but in very low spirits and desponding. Catherine Jones, professional nurse, living opposite the deceased, heard screams, and went in, and found Mrs Davies helling her husband up. who was bleeding very much and in a pool cf blood. In a little time he dropped on the floor. Knew that for some time past deceased bad been in a very desponding state, and her husband said he never saw him so bad as he was on the Sunday night. Deceased died about twenty minutes past two, thus living about three hours. Never heard that he made any attempt on his lie before. TlIt. Coroner reroalked upon deceased being a thoroughly good man in every respect. lie was a constant attendant at a place of worship, and was a religious man, being a member of a religious denomination, to whom he set a thoroughly good example, and his leader, if present, would endorse ail he said. As regards his end, the Jury could see that he was not responsible for his actions, and there was a slight tendency to despondencyin his family. The Coroner at some length spoke to the Jury about the mode of refusing Christian burial, which wag so prevalent in the past, and rejoiced that public feeling was more liberd on these points than it used to be. He remarked that from the wound he could say that he never saw a more determined cut in his life. The Jury, after a consultation, returned a verdict that deceased committed suicide whilst in an unsound state of mind. Deceased was only 45 years of age.

CONNAH'S QUAY. THE DRAINAGE.—It WAS statid on Friday last, at the fortnightly meeting of the Rural Sanitary Authority, that there is at present no proper system of drainage at Connah's Quay. The houses were built any way. Sometimes the closets were at tho back of the lumso and sometimes at t.he front. The clerk remarked that it was high tirrn to put a stop to this state of things. Sr, CHURCH—This edifice will be re-opened on Monday next, after the improvements uraao. Morning service, wis li communion, will com nence at half-pat eleven, when the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph will preach. In the eveninar, service to commence at seven, the Rev Tuomas H. Cross, M.A., of Southport, will preach, and services will be held each day through- out the wek, with the exception of Saturday. Tho collections to be made at the close, will, of course, he in aid of the alteration fund, and over and above what has already been contributed the sum of there- about, is required, so that liberality by worshippers is essential. SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION.—At the Holyhead Union School Attendance Committee, on Friday, Mr James Reney alluded to the deficiency of school accommoda- tion at Connah's Quay, and to the efforts made to pro- vide a school by means of a voluntary rate, and thus avoid the necessity of having a school board. He said they had the townships of Wepre and Golftyn carefully canvassed, and some gentlemen had agreed to voluntary rate, which would amount to about 2s in the pound, Mr Charles Davison promising not only to pay the rate but to give a donation ot £50 towards'the object. But they could have no satisfactory answers from some of the largest ratepayers, and he wished to be informed what steps should next be taken to meet the deficiency of accommodation. The Chairman said sufficient schools should be provided, and as the volun- tary principle had failed, he should recommend them to go in for a school board. Mr Reney was advised to see some of the principal inhabitants of Northop on the matter, and the subject dropped.

HOLYWELL. CURIOUS APPLICATIONS TO THE SCHOOL BOAKD.—At a meeting of the School Board, on Wednesday, 123 ap- plications were produced, which had been received for the masterships and mistress-ships of the Board Schools. The joint salary is £200. Some df the applicants possessed high qualifications one was an undergraduate of London University. Some, however, were very much "abroad." One with a thoroughly Hibernian patrony- mic sent his "best thanks for your excellent communica- tion through periodicals," evidentally referring to the advertisement which elicited his unique application. Another said he was a tall healthy Churchman," but he was eclipsed by another sturdy office-seeker with a good mathematical musical bass voice." One applicant trumpet-tongued his own praises, averring that he was married, energetic, punctual, temperate," and no doubt was endowed with every other virtue. Another applicant intimated that his "age was 25. height, 5 feet," and the Vice-chairman was curious enough to want information whether the measurement was "in stocking feet" or not. The next applicant, however, coulclnot out of sheer generosity be so unkindly dealt with. He was candid enough to say that he was un- married at present, but will marry as soon as I get another situation."—The Vice-chairman Oh, put it down, it would be a pity to lead him into that trouble (laughter).—The Vicar Let ushear what he has to say for himself, for it would be. a pity to stand in the way of his happiness (renewed laughter) The "forlorn" man did not, however, produce satisfactory credentials. One othir declared that he is six feet high, and 20 years and t) months.—These muscular teachers were shelved in a very prompt manner, the Vice-Chair- man commending their applications to the attention of recruiting sergeants. The modest affirmation of one candidate that he was 21 years of age, tall, single, and living with his sister," and no weight in his favor, and the vigorous declaration of an untrained applicant that he was able to hold his own with any man," smacked too strongly of pugilistic propensities to carry favor with the members. After some hours examination of the applications the number was reduced to Mr and 31rs William Jones, Tryddyn National School Mr and Mrs Evan Phillips, Cardiff and Mr and Mrs Daniel Pierce, Holywell National School. The choice ultimately fell upon Mr and Mrs Pierce.

HOLT AND FARNDON. THE DIOCESAN CONFERENCE.—Mr J ph D. Beard and Mr G. Duttou will npresent this parish at the Diocesan Conference, to be held in Oswestry, on the 25th and 26fh uf April next.

LLANRHAIADR. D.C. TREAT TO GAMEKEEPERS.—In our issue of last we. k we omitted to state the reasons assigned for giving th preservers an evening's enjoyment. It was given by a few gentlemen residing in the d strict and hunting with the Eiint and Denbigh hounds, to those keepers whose coverts the hounds are in the habit of drawing, aud where foxes arc preserved.

RUABON. ACCIDENT HOSPITAL.—The secretary acknowledges with thanks the receipt of thd following donations :— Workmen at Vauxhall Colliery, .£6 15s Od collection at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Taitiant, 33 8d Baptist Chapel, Cefnbychin, 10s od Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Cefn, 9s; Independent Chapel, Ruabon, £2 Gs lOd.

RHYL. EDUCATIONAL QUESTIONS.—The managers cf I he British School haying resolved to discontinue their school, probably with a view of forcing a school board on the town, the Venerable Archdeacon Morgan has, u: his boldest and most courageous manner, accepted the challenge, and made a proposition to the managers of the National School that they should set about enlarging the National Schools to meet the required accommodation for all the children. The managers havo resolved o carry out the suggestion of the Archdeacon, and have elected the following committee to go into the details — Archdeacon Morgan, Messrs S. lioose, H. M. Preston, W. Wynne, and J. Churton. Mr Morgan Owen, tho In- spector of School, has reported most favourably of all the schools cunnected with the Rhyl churches.

The Liver," Westminster Buildings, Hope-street, Wrexham, for mild cured Cumberland Bacon. The best market tor Tinned Goods, at the Lirer," Wrexhair. Epps's COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING.— "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri- tion, and by a careful application of the fine pre- perties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many hea vy dccon: bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to dis- ease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around ua ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keep- ing ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—Civil Service Gazette. Sold only in packets labelled—" James Epps & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, London." Epps'3 medi- cines are sold in Wrexham by W. Rowland, High- street. 928 HEALTH WITHOUT MEDICINE, inconvemence, or expense, restored by Du BARUY'S DELICIOUS RE- VELENTA ARABICA FOOD, which repairs the mucous membrane of the stomach and bowels, and renews the blood rapidly,cnririgeHectuaHychromo indigestion (dys- pepsia), habitual constipation, diarrhoea, hemorrhoids, liver complaints, flatulency, nervousness, biliousness, all kinds of fevers, soro throats, catarrhs, colds, in- fluenza, noises in the head and ears, rheumatism, gout, poverty and impurities of the blood, eruptions, hysieria. neuralgia, irritability, sleeplessness, low spirit" spleen, acidity, waterbrash, palpitation, heartburn, headache, debility, dropsy, cramps, spasms, nausea, and vomiting after eating, even in pregnancy or at sea, sinking fits, cough, asthma, bronchitis, consumption, oxhaustion, epilepsy, diabetes, paralysis, wasting away and the feverish and bitter taste on awaking, or caused by to- bacco or drink, 80 years'invariable success with adults and delicate children. 90,000 cures of cases considered hopeless. It contains four vimes as much nourishment as meat. It is likewise the oaly recognised food to rear delicate infants successfully, and to overcome all in- fantine difficulties in teething, weaning, measles,fevers, restlessness, diarrhoea, eruptions. Fed on this food in- fants thrive better than on nurses' milk, and the most restless even sleep soundly all night through. It saves 50 times its cost in drugs. Important Cautiol1.-Thirty well deserved and world-wide reputation of Du Barry's Food has led some speculators to puff up all kinds of foods. However. Mr Pye Henry Chevasse, F.R.C.S., Author of "Advice to a analysed 16 oflthese, and delared Du Barry's Food to be t he best. Likewise Dr B. E. Routh. physician to the Samaritan Hospital for Women and Children, declares :—"Among the vegetable substances Du Barry's ltevalenta Arabica is the best as it contains all the elements pf milk," and tha.t under its influence many women and children affected with atrophy and marked debility have com- pletely recovered." Dr William W^.lacc Elmsiie, of 7, Seafield, Brighton, W., writes to the Lancet:— Du Barry's Food is worth its weight in gold." To avoid the danger of being cheated by worthless substitutes, insist upon Du BARRY'S REVALKNTA ARABICA FOOD, and accept no other. Cure No. 89,015 Tvventy-iive years' incredible miseries from chronic dyspepsia,-ner- vousness, sleeplessness, low spirits, debility, and swell- ings all over to double my natural size—miseries I endured, and for which I tried the best advice in vain. For five months I have lived entÍr. 1y on Du Barry's Revalenta Arabica Food. I never felt so well in my life as I do now, all the swelling and nervousness having left me; I sleep well and feel happy. CHARLES TLSON, —Monmouth, 30th of August, Wïii." Du Barry's Revalenta Arabica Food{mitably packed for all climates) sells In tins of lb. at 2. lib. 3s (3d 2Ib., Gs; olb., 1 Is; 121b., 328 241b. 60s. Du BARRY'S REYALENTA ARABICA CHOCOLATE.— Powder in tin canisters for 12 cups at 2s; 21 cups, 3s Id 48 cups, 6s 288 cups, 31,; 576 cups, GIs. Du BARRY'S REVALENTA BISCUITS.—They soothe the most irritable stomach and nerves, in nausea and sickness, even in pregnancy or at sea. heartburn, and the feverish, acid, or bitter taste on waking up, or caused by tobacco or drinking. If required for diabetic patients, they should be specially ordered without sugar—lib. 3s 6d 21b., 6s 51b., 15s 12ib., 328 21.1b.. 6U3. Du BARRY AND CO., LIMITED, No. 77, Regent- street, London, W., and through all Grocers and Chemists in the world.—Sold in Wrexham by Messra Jar vis' Pharmaeeutioal Chemist, and C. K. Denson & Co., 14, High-street. 177o

-4 MINING IN NORTH WALES. fBY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS J. The lead share market 18 healtbier in ton", find better prices are anticipated, consequently shares co to attract the chief amount of business, and their favor with nvestons is steadily increasing. The but.,e(i of ore at the P-irk so far holds out a good prospect Ia- continuance but until the audit is brought up under it. no great depth can be opened out. The bunch of lead ore at the Iliuera Vlounimn Mine is being steadily operated op„n and continues to yield very good ore, twenty tons have bea sold this month at a very fair price. The Pantymwryn Mine, near Mold, produces as well as ever. The stope in the ten yard level is worth 6 tons of lead ore per fathom, the twenty yard level is worth in the fore breast 3 tons of lead ore per fathom, the bottom being valued at 6 tons of lead ore per fathom, the twenty yard level west is now worth 2l tons of lead ore per fathom. The Modlyn shaft continues to be sunk in mineral ground, with patches of ore throughout. The shares in this mine are well worth buying at the quoted prices 2l to 3, and investors should secure them at once before any further advance is made. The D'Eresby Consols Mining Company (Limited), to. which we alluded last week, has been registered in 1,280 shares of £10 each The heading part of the great Gorse lode has been cut into the Park adit, yielding stones of almost solid Jead. No prospectus of the com- pany will be issued. The working capital is X4,000, the whole of which by an arrangement with the vendor was guaranteed. Nearly all the shares beyond those set apart to be offered to the shareholders in Clementina and D'Eresby Mountain Companies at .£10 have been applied for and promised privately. The recent discovery at North Hendre is said to be a most remarkable one, and probably has no rival in the Principality. The vein or rather "bed "still continues most productive, and a solid body of ore, of from 40 to 50 ton,, could be, if required, removed en masse. At Hol- way Mine, active operations are being pushed on, and likewise at Gorf-edd and Merliyn Consols. Operations are about to be commenced at the Ifton Rhyn CoiliarMS, and it is reported that the company have arranged with the mortgagee of the old company for the use of the engines and plant, with a view to the ultimata purchase of them, or a part of them. Lord Hill Trevor, M.P., who is the owner of the property, ia chairman of the company, and he has given favourable terms as to royalty, &c., to the subscribers, who comprise most of the inhabitants of the immediate neighbourhood. The Van Mining Company held their annual meeting at the works, LI-inidloes, on Thursday, Mr W. Page presiding. The report and statement of accounts for last year showed the sales of le id ores to have been 6,470 tons, producing X88,985 13s 4d, an average of £ 13 15s O^d per ton. The sales of biende ore?, 2,404 tons, realised £ 8,019 Os 9d, an average of £ 3 6s 8 £ d per ton. The receipts for rent amounted to £ 248 13s 9d. These three items together amount to £ 97,253 7s lOd, of which £ 1,598 15s has been credited to waste halvan account for ores sold on that account leaving a net receipt of £ 1)5,654 12s lOd. The expenditure amounted to X53,483 12s Id, and theie remained a. balance of £ 42,171 Os 91, of which X12,000 had already been paid into dividends, and the remainder was cai ried to the reserve fund. The prospects •f the mines were declared to be exceedingly good. There is no improvement to report in the condition of the coal trade, tho general tune which is piped being still dearth of orders and low prices. During the week the demand for steam coal has not increased, and the average deliveries barely represent an output of four full working days. Stocks have slightly been added to, and prices are a shade weaker. The request for gas coll has not further declined, and upon the whole there is slightly more doing in the department for domestic requirements. The market for slack is inactive, and coke is in dull request. The iron trade labours under the uncertainty of the political situation. In the export markot business is very dull, and prices are consequently weak. The home trade exhibits more vitality, and a decided improvement in the demand for some descriptions has taken place. The orders, however, are chiefly for present requirements, and selling forward is a rare exception. In sympathy with the condition of the finished iron department, pig iron is improved in request. A little speculation oa next quarter's account is being indulged in, but not to an extent to affect materially late rate?. Gauging the general business of the iron trade by the returns of the North of England Board of Arbitration, it is quite clear that during the quarter prices have receded. The average net selling price per ton of rails, plates, bars, and angles being £ t» 7s 4d against X6 10s 7d for the preceding quarter. Almost in every branch of industry and in every direction wages are being reduced to meet the exigencies of the times.

DENTISTRY. M R A L L I N, DENTIST, Stretford-road, :corner of Upper Jaoksou-street Maucl.1ester) ATTENDS IS TOWN HILL, WREXHAM, EVERY THURSDAY From 10 to 7. I CONSULTATIONS FREE. 449o MR S PARROW, (Organist of Ruabon Church, and Private Organist to Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart. M.P.), Teacher of the ORGAN, PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, AND SINGING. SCHOOLS ATTENDED. Engagements accepted for Concerts as SOLO TENOR and ACCOMPANIST. APPOINTMENTS. Ruaboa Wednesdays and Saturdays. Rhos .Mondays. Wrexham and Broughton (Brynteg) .Tuesdays. Llangollen and Trevor MThursdays. Cefn, Acrefair, Rhosymedre, and Chirk.! Fridays. For terms apply to Mr Sparrow Ruabon. Printed and Published on Fridays and Saturdays at the Guardian Steam Printing Offices, 26, Hope- street, Wrexham, by WILLIAM GARBATT- JONES, 5, Eirl-stroet, Wrexham; and also Published at the Guardian Office, 5, Vale-akreet. Denbigh; Guardian Office, 163, Welliuoton-poul, Rhyl, in the county of Flint; and at the Efetab- lishments of Mesgr. Priag and Price, Rigb- street, Mold.—March 16, 1878.

(BY TELEGRAPH). CORN MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, Friday. At our market to-day only a small business has been done in wheat at a decline of Id to 2d per cental. Californian lla Id to lis 6d. Flour quiet, Indian corn (new mixed American) 2os b 1, to 9d and old 2s 61 more per 480 lbs. Beaus (Egyptian) 33s to 34k Peas unchanged. LONDON, Friday. Wheat closed dull and weak. Flour quiet. Bar- ley oats, maize, beans and peas were purchased slowly.

THE GREAT WALKING MATCH. LONDON, Friday. The two leaders to whom issue seems confined have only taken a few short rests during the nicht. At eleven o'clock to-day O'Leary had compassed 403 miles and Yaughan 390. At twelve o'clock O'Leary had reached 400 miles, and Vaughan 395. At 2.1o the orders were—0 Leary 417, Vaughan 403, "Blower" 378 miles. All going well.'

THE TREATY OF PEACE. The Times of Yesterday (Friday) publishes the full text of the Treaty of Peace, a summary of which will be found in our columns. Article 24, relating to the Straits, is as follows" The Bosphorus and the Dar- danelles will remain open in time of peace as well as of war to the merchant vessels of neutral States bound to or from Russian ports. The Sublime Porte consequently engages never henceforth to establish before the ports of the Black Sea and the Sea cf Azof a blockade fictf, which would be contrary to the spirit of the declaration signed at Paris on the 4th (16th) of April, 1856." ST. PETERSBURG, Friday. It is stated in military circles that four more ftxmv corps are to be formed in south-west, north- west, and eastern Russia. General Todleben is sericuslv ill. „ PERA, Friday. Preparations are being made for the trial of Abdul Kerim and Eedif Pachas in connection with the conduct of the war.

irtgst Carriages, antr hntgs. Announcements under this head must be accompanied by the name and address of the sender. Any addition to the simple notice must be paid for at the rate of one shilling for three lines. BIRTHS. BRYAN-On the 14th inst., the wife of Mr Evan Bryan, Ivy Cottage, Carmel, Hclywell, of a son. CATHRALL—On the 7th inst., at a. Eleanor Terrace, Wrex- ham, the wife of Mr William Cathrall, of a daughter. DOUGLAS-On the ISth inst., at 5, Stanley Place, Chester, the wife of Charles Philip Douglas, solicitor, of a son. EDWARDS—On the 20th inst., the wife of Mr Joseph Edwards, Pentre Farm, Chirk, Ruabon, of a daughter. GRIFFITHS-On the 11th inst., the wife of Mr J. Griffiths, Groesflordd, Whitf :rJ, of a son. GRIFFITr 10-0;1 the 6th ult., at Moss, Broughton, the wife of Joseph Griffiths, of a daughter. HAY WARD—On the 10th inst., at Bryn Helen, Carnarvon, the wife of Kim;ë>y Hay ward, of a daughter. lONES-On the 17th inst., the wife of Mr D. Jones, Crom- well Terrace, Garth, Ruabon, of a son. JONES-On the 25th ult., at 4, Victoria Place, Wrexham, the wife of William Jones, of a son. OWEN—On the 14th inst., the wife of the Rev. H. T. Owen, Trevor Parsonage, of a daughter. OWEN—On the 13th inst., the wife of Mr Joseph Owen, Johnstown, Ruabon, of a daughter. KODGERS-On the 9th ult., at 22, Lome-street, Wrexham, the wife ot Mr William Rodgers, of a daughter. SAMUEL—On the 15th inst., at 4., Carlton Villa, Wrexham, the wife of Mr W. E. Samuel, of a daughter. SAND BACH—On the 18th inst., at Terrick, Whitchurch, Shropshire, the wife of S. H. Sandbach, of a son. WILLIAMS—On the 19th iust., the wife of Mr Michael Williams, Bryn Goleu, rentredwr, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. EVANS—HUGHES—On the lCth iKSt., at Llantysilio Church, by the Rev. J. S. Jones, vicar, Mr David Evans, Vron-newydd, to Miss Margaret Hughes, Maes-yr-ychain, near Llangollen. • MAREISON—JONES—On the 18th inst., at the Register Office, Holywell, Mr George Harrison, to Mrs B. Jones, both of Greenfield. TERTUE—EVANS—On the 4th ult., at the English Church, Mossel Bay, S. Africa, Sydney, younger son of Horatia Vertue, Esq., of Ghensop's Kraal, Barkly, to Constance Ellinor, second daughter of the late Rev. Evan Evans, vicar of Bettws-yn-Rhos, Denbighshire. WILLIAfS-PARRY-On the 18th inst., at St. David's Church, Liverpool, by the Rev. E. T. Davies, Joseph Williams, Wrexham, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late John Parry, Glanymore, Cemaes, Anglesea. WILLIAMS — ROBERTS — On the 21st inst.. at St. Catherine's, Tranmere, by the Rev. M. L. J. Mortimer, M.A., Mr T. P. Williams (ApArfon), to Miss Grace Roberts, eldest daughter of the late T. Roberts (Myrddin), both of Conway. WILLIAMS—HUGHES—On the 18th inst., at the Re- gister Office, Holywell, Mr Robert Williams, to Mrs Ellen Hughes, both of Bagillt. DEATHS. BURY—On the 17th ult., at Benarth, Conway, Henry Max- well Lycett, the youngest child of Henry and Catherine Bury, aged 2 years and 8 months. DARBISHIRE—On the 20th inst., at Glan-y-Coed, near Con- way, aged 46, Vernon Darbishire. DAVIES—On the 16th inst., at Mount, Brymbo, David Davies, aged 03 years. ELLIS-On the 17th inst., at Bank FlMS, Holywell, Mary, relict of the late Mr Isaac Ellis, aged 76 years. EVANS—On the 19th inst., Mary, relict of Mr Charles Evans, Holly Bank; Wrexham, aged 54. EVANS—On the 18th inst., at Brynavon, Chester, aged 24, Margaret Jane, wife of William Evans, North and South Wales Bank, Chester. EYERALL-On the 18th inst., aged 70, at the residence of her nephew, Egerton House, Wrexham, Jane, the relict of John Everall, of Wem. Friends will please accept this intimation. FLEMING—On the 20th inst., at Rayrigg, Windermere, Catherine Emily, widow of the Rev. Fletcher Fleming, and last surviving daughter of the late William Boscawen. aged 87 years. HAYES On the 19th inst.. at Gatewen, Wrexham, Mary Hayes, eldest daughter of the late Thomas Hayes, Esq. Friends please accept this intimation. JONES—On the 16th inst., Lizzie, second daughter of the late Mr William Jones, of Halkin, aged 24 years. LLOYD—On the 8th inst. 1-street, Ruthin, Elizabeth, widow of the late Wi ■ aged 86. VENABLES-On the" :t„ at Richmond House, Boughton, Eveline ;Mond danghter of Gilbert Yenables, Esq., ljf3"

MOLD, CLERICAL.—The bving of Rhuddlan has been offered to the Kev J. R. Owen, Eryrys, Mold, who has. how. ever, declined it. The Rev J. Rowland, Pennant Melan- gell, has since been invited to accept it. THE MILITIA.—The recuits assembled on Monday last. The number this year is very large, 134, and may be perhaps attributed, in a certain degree, to the dull state of trade which at p;«sent exis's in the country, SUNDAY CLOSING OF PUBLIC-HOUSES.—We understand that an fffort is an foot to hold a public meetig on Easter Monday, ou this question. The Vicar is to be asked to preside and the ministers of all denominations to take part. LITERARY INSTITUTE.—The essay and discussion class held its weekly met. ting on Tuesday last, under the pnsidency of the Rev W. J. Thomas, curate. Mr Samuel Will ams started a very animated discusssioo on What should constitute th3 right ,0 a. vote by a paper in which tho usual R,dic,1.! stock notions were advanced. He was quickly al;d satisfactorily replied to by Messrs J. G. Williams, Lavender, and F. L. Lambert. Though of course others of the members took the same view as the essayist in favour of manhood suffrage. THE RECENT MISSION.—One result of tho recent Cengresational Mission has been the formation of a Young Veople's Christian Association. The first meeting was held ou Thursday Iat in the Veftry, when twenty- five members were enrolled. A really neat card of membership has been prepared, and from it we learti that "The members of the above association taking 'Jesus only' as their mottoj agree to look always to Him, and to stand up every where for Him. They meet weekly for prayer and the study of God's word. The meetings are held in the Congregational Vestry nnder the presidency of the Rev. B. Hooke. TIE-APPOINTJIKNT OF MEDICAL OFFICER.—It was in- timated by the Clerk at. the last fortnightly meeting of the Holywell Rural Sanitary Authority, that the engage- ment of Dr Williams, of Mold, as the medical officer for the Authority, terminated on March 25th, and it was therefore necessary to re-appoii:t him at that meeting.— Mr E. P. Jones has great pleasure in moving the re- appointment of Dr Williams, of Moid. He had given every satisfaction in the district and had Men been very attentive to his duties.—Mr Reney seconded the motion, and, and it was carried unamiously.—Dr Williams is re-appointed for one year, subject to the approval of the Local Government Board. THE WELSH CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL.— On Thursday week Messrs Thomas Peters and Wtn. Hopwood, Leeswood, attended this place of worship as a deputation from the monthly meeting, to inquire into the accounts uf the cause for the past year, and generally as to its present state. There was a good attendance of members, and the deputation was also accompanied by Mr Thomas George, Leeswood, a deacon of well-known stand- ing. After the usual devotional service, Mr Peters examined the accounts, complimented the members on the flourishing state of the church, and gavu out very appropriate suggestions for the successful working of the cause in the future, as did Messrs Hopwood and George also. The follow- ing abstract of accounts will perhaps be interesting to many of our readers—At the end of last year there were attached to the church four deacons, 296 communicants, 27 members who are not com- municants, 112 juvenile member/ 20 were received to communion during the year, GOO hearers, four members died. In the New-street Sunday School there are 382 names on the books. The chapel cost and a sum of was afterwards spent in alterations. It was built in the year 1864, and the debt on it at present is a ..8500, so that within the last few years 4J4,TOO has been raised towards the chapel alono. There are also two branches at either end of the town, viz Maesydre and Pentre. There are 130 scholars on ths books at the former and 122 at the latter placo. The present debt of Maesydre is .£77, and of Pentre Chapel J078. Among other things was collected at Maesydre towards the debt, and JB16 at Pentre. A HOUSE UFIT FOR HABITATION.—At the fort- nightly meeting of the Holywell Rural Sanitary Authority, held on Friday last, a letter was read by the Clerk from the Mold committee. From this it appeared that the Inspector saw a house in Mold that was unfit for human habitation. He reported the same to medical officer, who on examining it found that it was totally tmfib for habitation by human beings. Under these circumstances the inspector was authorised to institute proceedings before the magistrates. This was done, and though the case was fully proved, yet it was dis- missed. The committee thought that both the medical officer and the inspector had been treated very badly over the affair, and they requested the Rural Sanitary Authority to bring the case under the notice of the Local Government in London.— Mr E. P. Jones stated that the magistrates said when they had heard the case that the medical officer and inspector were perfectly right; that the case was a very proper one and yet they dismissed it! That the house was unfit for human habitation, there was no doubt. The water was running down the walls and the people were living and sleeping over the shippon. What was the good of having a medical officer or a sanitary inspector if they were to be treated in this way ?—The Chairman Is this by way of censuring the magistrates ?—Mr Jones replied that it was not, but himself and all the Mold committee felt strongly on this subject.—The Chairman remarked that they had not the full j merits of the case before them. They could only state their regret at the decision of the magistrates, but they cou:d not interfere in the case.—Mr Jones stated that the committee could have appealed, but they didn't like to land the Authority in for the expense. It was a queer case.—A Member: It is rather a weak cise.—Another Member: You may prove nine-tenths of your case, but that won't do. The doubt is always given to the defendant.—The general opinion appeared to be that the Authority could do nothing in the matter, and eo the subject dropped. VISIT OF THE DUKE OF WF:TMINSTER.—As already intimated in our columns His Grace the Duko of Westminster, K G., is to be in Mold on 20:h May, and lay the foundation stone of the Congregational School and Manse. The Hight Ron. Lord H. Grosvenof, M.P., will be here accompanymg him, and Sir R. A. Cunliffe, Bart., will preside fit the luncheon which will be held at the Black Lion Ho;c! immediately befcie the stone laying. IMPROVEMENTS.—Despite the depressed s'ate of trade some of the townsmen believe that there aro good times coming. Not only has our en'erprising neighbour Mr William Jones worked a transformation scene" at Hobsoa House, but Mr Humphry Lewis has substituted two excellent houses for wretched hovels in Wrexham- street. In Eccleston-street, leading from Hobson House to Tyddyn-street, Mr W. Evans (chemist) is about to erect four houses. Tho Local Board Committee have refused to pass his plan until the street is formed and made. ENTERTAINMENT AT GWERNAFFIELD.—Recently the Mold Ebony Minstrels gave one of their excellent enter- lai: ments in the National Schoolroom, Gwernaffisld, under the presidency of the Rev Henry Roberts, the esteemed vicar. The following programme was gone through :— Opening Chorus Minstrels Comic Song. Sarah Bello" E. Jenkins Ballad "Tim may steal the roses" E. G. Hujrhes Comic Song Eliza Jane"G. II. Wheldon Ballad Still I love thee" P. Lloyd Jones Comic Song. Shoo, fly"E..Jeukins Ballad Let me ki.ss him for his mother" W. Webb Comic Song My Polly Ann" G. H. Wheldon Medley Cliorua Minstrels Serio-comic Song .Nigger Sam" W. Webb Accordeon Solo Welsh Airs" R. Griffiths Big Boot Dance G. H. Wheldon Ballad "She wore a wreath of roses" P. Lloyd Jones Stump Oration W. Webb Comic Song German Band" P. Lloyd Jones Siuid.Dance W. Webb Laughable Farce. The Two Professionals Characters— Messrs P. Lloyd Jones, W. Webb, R. Griffiths, G. H. Wheldon, and E. Jenkins concluding with a Plantation Walk Round by the whole company. The instrumental parts were well sustained by Messrs Luther Jones, S. Williamp,, P. Dykins, W. Price, R. Griffith?, and Robert L. Jones. There was, as is usual, whenever these minstrels visit Gweruaffield, a crowded audience, and the various performances were received Nfith the cheers they deserved. COOOA Rooms.-On Monday last- a meeting was held in the Institute Room, lenc for the purpose, to consider what steps should be taken to start a cocoa room for Mold. The meeting was called by Dr Williams, Wood- inds, who his loag taken a warm interest iu the subject. There was a capital attendance including the Rows R nv- land Ellis (vicar), J. D. Osven (curate), D. B. Hooka (Congregational). H. Hughes ( We,loviiii), Dr Williams, Messrs E. Thompson, J.P., J. W. Dalton, F. L. LiEnbet-I J. D. Thomis, Griffith Jones (chairman of the Local Board), James Thomas (superintendent of the Church Sunday Schools), F. T. Smith, W. T. Thomas, R. M. Davies, D. Owen (GJS Work,), J. Morgan, E. Wheldon, J. G. Williams, W. H. Evans (Tin Plate Wotk,), J. Humphrey Jones, Inspector Minshall, J. R. Lloyd, Thos. Davies, &-o. The vicar having been vote 1 unanimously to the chair, read the letter which convened the meeting and invited Dr Williams to explain what he ha4 already done, and what his intentions were. Dr Williams then gave a long address in which he explained that he had purchased suitable property in New-street, which he would pi ice at their disposal to be utilised as they thought best. The Chairman gave a brief but mod hearty and genial address in favour of the movement, which he regarded as one of those many social questions about which there need not be a difference of opinion. After a conversation, in which most of those present took part, it was unanimously agreed, on the motion of the Rev E. Ellis, seconded by the Rev D. B. Hooke, that it was desirable for cocoa rooms to be commenced in Mold. The committee was then chosen to secure the needful in- formation to report at a future meeting. Thanks were voted to the chairman and Dr Williams. MASONIC INSTALLATION AND BANQUET. On Monday last the brethren of theSir Watkin Lodge, 1477, held their installation meeting in the Masonic- rooms, Savings Bank. The lodge was only consecrated by the R.W.P.G.M., Sir W. W. Wynn in 1874, and sinre that time it has been remarkable for its prosperity, it having now no less than about 100 members. The lodge-room is very neatly and appropriately decorated, the embellishments having, we believe, been carried out under the direclion of Bro. H. F. Smith, S. of W. for Cheshire. On all sides there are emblematical signs of masonry, and they are arranged with such good taste that will delight the most fastidious inomber of the craft. The lodge opened on Monday, in due form at 3 30, and there was a large gathering of the brethren cf Mold and neighbourhood, Wrexham contributing about fifteen "visitors," and those chiefly the officers. This large coutingent was arranged as a complement to the "Men of Mold," and as a demonstration of that kindly feeling- which ought to subsist between local-as in- deed all-lodges. From the tyler's book we observed that the following brethren of 1.477 were present:-Bros. Algernon Potts, W.M.; J. Williams, hon. sec.; J. R Rowlands, S.D.; W. Roberts, J.W. G. E. Lyle, organist; J. Rothwell, steward; R. C. Griffiths, I.G.; J. Corbott, I.P.M.; J. Salmon, P.M. and P.P.J.G.W. D. L!. G. Clough, J. Rose, C. Camlin, Oliver Jones, S. Swift, G. H. Adams, J. Radcliffe, J. Vickers, J. Haverfield, J. E. Lowrey, H. Hughes, Liwford Evans, W. James, J. Astbury, A. J. Brereton. &c. The visiting brethren included the following :-Bro, T. Ockleshaw, P.M., 61)7 j F. A. Dickson, W-M, 427; R. C. Edwards, 721; II, W. Swindell, S.W., 721; J. A. Knox, J.W., 425; W. H. Bennett, 1,025 W. Matthews, W.M., 721, P.G.D.C. Cheshire. From the Square and Com- pass Lodge, 1,336 (Wrexham) the following attended Bros. E. Smith, W.M.; Howei Davies, S.D.; J. W. M. Smith, J.D.; J. F. Edisbury, org. and treas.; John Williams, sec.; W. Garratt-Jones, steward; A W. Cooper; J. B. Shirley, Owen Price, J. A. Harris, G. Manley, and T. Lee, tyler. After the minutes had been confirmed, the ceremony of installing Bro. J. Williams, S.W., as W.M. for the ensumg year was proceeded with. The usual questions hevmg been put, the retiring, W.M., Bro. Algernon Potts undertook the onerous labours of installing, and he performed his part in a manner that was highly extolled by all the brethren present, The charges were de- livered with unaccustomed eloquence, and the ceremony was altogether of a most impres-ive character. Bro, J. Corbett occupied the S.W.'s chair, and Bro Ed ward" W.M., 721, that of the J.W. Bro. G. E. Lyle, the organist of the lodge, added materially to the success cf the proceedings by his skilful manipulation of the harmonium. Upon the conclusion of the installation ceremony, the officers for the ensuing year were invested as followsBros. Algernon Potts, I P.M., A. J. Brereton, S.W. (deputy for Bro. J. E. Birch, who is confined to his room through indisposition), J. D. Rowlands, J.W.; R. W. Lewis, secretary and treasurer G. E. Lvle, organist; W. Roberts, S.D.; R. C. Griffiths, JD. J. Salmon, director of ceremonies; G. H. Adams. I.G. J. Rothwell, steward; S. Swift,, assistant steward E. Parry, tyler. On the lodge being closed, the brethren retired to the assembly-rooms where a splendid banquet was in readiness, Bro. T. A. Lambert, of the Star Hotel, being the purveyor. The following was the nientt:- Soup.—Julien, mock turtle. FMi.—Salmon, ?ole?. Entrees. -2futton cutlets, rissoles of chicken. liemoves — Roust lamb, roast beef, roast turkey, tongue and chickens, saddle of mutton Second course hares, pigeons, ducklings. Entremets. ellies, creams, trii&es, pastry mince pies, lobster salad, Sir Watkin and Cabinet pudding. The inner man being satisfied, the W.A. gave the loyal toasts-" The Queen and the Craft." and "the M.W. G.M. of England-the Prince of Wales," which were received by every demonstration of loyalty.—The M.W. D G.M., the Earl of Carnarvon, and the officers of the Grand Lodge having been toasted, Bro. Algernon Potts proposed the health of the R W.P.G.M., Sir W. W. Wynn, B irt., M.P., in eulogistic terms. He said that the mere mention of Sir Watkio's name in any gathering of masons was quite cufficient to call forth an outburst of enthusiasm. (Applause). He was certain that they all wished that their Provincial Grand Master might improve in health, and that he would for many years to come rule the Province. (Applause). Bro. Lewis here sang "Of all the Chiefs of Cambria," and Bro. Potts proposed the health of the R.W.D.P.S M. (Bro. Bulkoley Hughe, M.P.)andthe past and present officers of the Grand Lodge, and Bro. Corbett returned thanks, expressing the regret of all at the absence of Sir Wa'kin and their D P.G.M. He concluded by proposing the W.M., offering him the wishes of all present during his year of office. After the response, Brother Matthews proposed "the In. stalling Master," observing that he had had the pleasure of meeting Bro. Potts on many previous occasions, and he always found him a true man and a mason. He had per- formed bis duties that evening in a manner that did him great credit, for he (Bro. Matthews) believed everyone was greatly pleased with the installation. (Applause). In responding, Bro. Potts said that whilst he was W.M. of the lodge he was treated with great kindness and con- sideration by the members, and that fact had helped him to do bis duty. He believed he had the good opinion of all the brethren and he hoped he deserved it. (Applause). It had given him great pleasure to install and to be present at their interesting ceremony that day. (Ap- planse). The Visiting Brethren was next proposed bv the W.M., coupled with the names of Bro. Matthews, W.M., 721,and Bro. E. Smith, W.M.,1336, who responded. The other toasts were 11 the retiring Master and P.M.'s of the lodge," proposed by Bro. Lewis and responded to by Bro. J. Salmon The Officers of the lodge," the Masonic Charities," the tylers' toast." In the coune of the proceedings songs were rendered by Bros. I»wis, Smith, Radcliffe, E. Smith, Adams, Bennett, Lambert, &c.

BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. TYPHOID FEVER.—Under the above heading a state- ment was made in a contemporary to the effect that Hngh Matthias, residing at Lodge, Brymbo, died from the above disease, that her father, living at the Nant, Coedpoeth, had previously succumbed to the same disease, and that the mother was also suffering from fever, and in a most critical state. Dr Davies asks us to say that the whole statement is incorrect. Hugh Matthias' wife died from a low form of inflamation of the lungs, and her father from bronchitis. The mother is not suffering from fever but from chronic bone disease. Dr Davies says there is not a single case of typhus in the parishes of Brymbo, Broughton, and Bernhara.

A marriage is arranged to take place between the Earl of Selkirk and Miss Egerton, youngest daughter of Sir Philip de Malpas Grey-Egerton and Lady Grey-Egerton. THE NORTH OF ENGLAND IRON TRADE.—Our Darlington correspondent states that a return was made on Wednesday by Mr Waterhouse, accountant to the Northern Board of Arbitration, of the average net selling prices per ton of rails, plates, bars, and angles. From an examination of the books of the iron manufacturers, the rate is £ 6 7s 4d, a decline of 3s 3d on the quarter. Bars and angles show a slight increase, tonnage plates a slight decline rails have gone almost to nothing, being less than 6 per cent. of the whole make, as compared with over 50 per cent. formerly, showing that iron rails are being superseded by steel. Pure, strong, and delicious Teas and Coffees can always be obtained at C. K. BENSON'S Family Grocery Stores, 4, High-street, Wrexham. HOLLO WAY'S OIN'XMSNT AND PILLS.—Multitudes suSer- tig under a complication of d!sorders might obtain relief through these healing and purifying remedies, which should be employed without a day's delay. When the weather is variable and colds and influenz IS are prevalent, this Ointment, well rubbed upon the throat and chest, gives the greatest ease, and checks all tendency to in- flammation in the lungs and other organs. The Pills assist, the curative action of the Ointmont, inasmuch as they parifv the blood and so quicken its circulation that congestion is rendered almost impossible. Hollowav's treatment deals successfully, too, with that very trouble- some and often tedious ailment, indigestion, which is the bane of thousands from overwork and fast living in the present day. THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—All suf- fjring from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by tho use of Brown's Bronchial Troohes," These famous "lozenges" are now sold by most re- spectable chemists iu this country at Is Hd per box. People troubled with a "hacking cough," a "slight cold." or bronchial affections, cannot try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to progress, result ih serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affections. See that the words Brown's Bronchial Troches" are on the Government Stamp around each box.—Manufactured by JOHN 1. BROWN & SONS, Boston, Unite 1 States Depot. 493.0xfard-streot. Tior.don. Keckitt'.i Paris Blue--The marked superiority of this Laundry Blua over all others, and the quick nl)preciation of itsmerits by the Public, has beeu attended by the usual result, viz: a flood of imitations: the merit of the latter mainly consists in the ingenuity exerted, not simply in stating the square shape but luakiu^tlio Jar,Ü ap pearance of one wrappers resemble that of the genuine rticle. The Manufacturers beg therefore to caution uvera to see Rückitt's l"«iris Blue on each packet.