Wrexham Guardian

mp POSTAL INFORMATION. INLAND LETTERS. The rata of ooatace on inland letters i.3 na fello-vs :— Not exceeding 1 ounce in weight, prenaid in stamps Id. Exceeding 1 ounce but not exceeding '2 ounces l$d. 2 ounces, -1 ounces 2d. 4 ounces, fi ounces 6 ounces, Bounces fid. 8 onnces, 30 ounces aid. j 10 ounces, 12 ounces .4<1. A letter exceeding th weight of 1:1 ounces is liable to a postage of 1d for every ounce or fraction of an ounce, b'gin- ning with the first ounce. If not prepaid the postage is doubled, and, in case of an insufficient prepayment, the letter is charged with double the deficiency. On re-Cirected letters the charge for re-direction is the same whether prepaid or collected on delivery. LIMIT TO SIZE OF LETTERS, kc. With the following pxceptions, no letter, book-packet, & Ban be forwarded by post which is moiv than oue fout six inches LJ length, niH" in width, or six inches in depth 1. Packets to or from any of the Government offices or departments or public offices. 2. Petitions or addresses to the Queen, whether directed to her Ma jesty or forwarded to any member of either House of ParliLnient, 3. Petitions to either House of Parliament forwarded to the members of either House of Parliament. 4. Printed Parliamentary proceedings. POST CARDS. The following are the regulations respecting post cards :— 1. The cards, whether official or private, having a halfpenny sta'1'p impressed upon them (adhesive stamps not being- ac- cepted inpayment of the postage) may be transmitted be- tween pboes in the United Kingdom with letters written upon the back. 2. The front (or stamped) side is intended for the address only, in addition to the printed words Post Card and "The ress only to be written on this side." There must be nothing else written, printed, or otherwise impressed ] upon it, ijo- must there be any writing or printing across the ltamp. ° 3. On the reverse side any communication, whether of the natme of a letter or otherwise, may be written or < printe!. ] 4. Nothing whatever may be attached to the card, nor may it be te). A'd, cut, or otherwise altered. 5. Ifiy of thee rules be infringed the card will be charged one proxy on delivery. 6. No card other than oue of those issued by the Govern- ment or a private card impressed with halfpenny stamp at the 031(' of Inland Revenue, Somerset-house, or at the Stam;J-:Aic0S at Liverpool and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, will pass under a halpenuy stamn, if it bear on it a written com- munication of the naiure of a letter. A sinale post-wrd, or any number of port-cards whether J "stout" or thin," may be purchased by the public. The 1 prices of the stout and thin post-cards respectively will lie i according to the following scale, namely, stoat cards, one icl j two, H I: three, 2d four, 2fd six. 4d. Tnin cards, em", JJ tw.), ljd three, liP; f jur, 2id five, 31; I six, .3lul. INLAND NEWSPAPERS. EATZS OF POSTAGE ON REGISTERED NEWS- PAPERS. Ou each newspaper, whether posted sinsrly or in a packet. One halfpenny; but a packet containing two or more regis- tered n'iM-spfipers is not chargeable with a higher rate of postage than that chargeable on a book packet of the same weight, viz.. one halfpenny for every two ounces, or fraction of that weight The following riTcs must be observed — 1. The postage must be prepaid either by an adhesive stamp, or by the use of a stamped wrapper. 2. No newspaper can be sent through the post a second time for the original postage for each transmission a fresh 1 postage must be prepaid, except that. in the case of redirection ] the amount chargeable may be collected on delivery. 3. Every newspaper must be poste i either without a cover (in which case it must not be fastened, whether by means of gum, water, sealing-wax. postage stamp, or otherwise), or in < a',cove- entirely open at both ends, so as to admit of easy re movnl foi- examination. If this rule be infringed, the news- paper is treated as a letter. 4. Every newspaper must be so folded as to admit of the title being r<2:tdJy inspected. 5. A newspaper which has any letter, or any communioa- i tion of the nature of a letter, written in it or upon its cover will be charged as an unpaid or insufficiently paid letter. 6. A newsyaper ported singly, or a packet of newspapers which contains any enclosure except the supplement or sup- plements belonging to it, will be charged as a letter, unless the enclosure he such as might be sent fit the book rate of postage, »ud the entire packet be sufficiently prepaid as a book pack-it, in which case it is allowed to pass. T. A newspaper posted unpaid, or a packet of newspapers posted either unpaid or insufficiently paid, will be treated as an unpaid or insufficiently paid book packet of the same weight. INLAND BOOE: AND CIRCULAR POST. The following are the regulations of the Inland Book and Circular Post:— 1. The rate of postage is as follows .— 2. Tho postage must be prepaid, by means of postage stamps affixed outside the packet, or by means of a stamped wrapper, or bv a combination of both. 3. No book package may exceed 51fes. in weight. 4. A book packet may be posted either without a corer (in which CLISO itiriustnot be fastened, whether by means of gum, wafer, sealing wax. postage stamp, or otherwise), or in a caver entirely open ot both ends, so as to admit of the con. tents b ing easily withdrawn for examination, otherwise it is t eated us a letter. For the greater security of the contents, however, it may be tied at the ends with string, but in such case the postmaster is authorised to cut the string, although he is required to refasten the packet. In order to secure the return of book packets which cannot be delivered, the names and addresses of the senders should be printed or written outside. Thus-" From of a. A book packet may contain any number of separate books or other publications (including printed or lithographed latter*), photographs (when not on glass or in cases contain- ing ,!(]a,s or any like substance), drawings, prints, or maps, and any quantity of paper, or any other substance in ordinary use for writing or printing upon: and the books or other publications, prints, maps, &c., may be either printed, written, engraved, lithographed, or plain, or any mixture of these. Further, all legitimate binding, mounting, or covering of a book, &c.,orofa portion thereof, is allowed, whether such bindine, &c., bo loose or attached; as also rollers in the case of prints or maps, markers (whether of paper "or otherwise) in the esse of books, pens or pencils in the case of pocket- books, &c., and, in short, whatever is necessary ifor the safe transmission of such articles, or usually appertains thereto but. the binding, rollers, &c., must not be sent as a separate Backet. CireiiUrs—i.e., letters which are intended for transmisioa in indentical terms to several persons, and the wlinle or part of which is printed, engraved, or lithographed—may also be sent by book post. Circulars must not be enclosed in enevolopes, whether sealed or open. б. A book packet may not contain anr letter, or any com- munication of the nature of a letter (whether separate or otherwise), unless it be a circular letter or be wholly printed, Mr any enclosure sealed or in any way closed against inspec- tion, nor any other enclosure not allowed by section^. (Entries, however, merely stating who sends the hook, &c., or to whom it is given, are not regarded as a letter). If this ru'e be infringed, the entire packet will be charged as a lett-er. NEWSPAPERS FOR ABROAD. Rates of postage (in all cases prepaid by postage stamps affixed) for tingle copies of newspapers :— N.B.-a denotes that an an additional charge is made for delivery papers under 4 oz. Africa, West Coast of Id Greece, via French pckt.a 3d Aloxaudria,vi.,L Marseilles *2d Do., via France and Do., vie Southampton.. Id Trieste. *3d Do., via Trieste *3d Do., via Italy ♦•Id Australia, via S'thampton Id Hambuiv, via Beluuim. *2d Do via Marseilles 3d Holland, via Belgium a id Do via Panama ct*2d Do., via France *2d Austria, via Belguim *2d India, via Marseilles *3d Do via France *2d Do., via Southampton *ld Do'via Italy «*4(1 Italy (ex Papal States) Bararia, via France *J& direct mail. *2d Do via Belgium *2d Do., via Belgium <i*2d Behrium via direct mail *id Malta, via France .3d Do., via France 2d Do., via Southampton Id Brazil, via Southampton 3d Mexico, via S'thamptonn Id Do., via French pac:keta*Zd Do., via French Pckt.a*2d Bremen, via Belgium *2d Do., via New York.a, 2< B.Ayrer,viaSoutliamptoua*ld Nova Scotia, via ILilitax. Id Do., via French pacheta*2d Do., via United States. 2d Canada, viit U.S a 2d Papal States, via Mont Do., via Canadian pekt. Id Cenis a*lcl Cape of Good Hope Id Do., via Belgium *2d Chinn, via Marseilles 3d Portugal, via France *3d Do., via Southampton.. Id Do., via Southampton. *2d Do via French packet.a*3d Prussia, via Belgium *2d Ouba, via W. India pekt..a Id Do., via France. a*ld Do., via United States.a 2d Russia, via Belgium *4d Do via French packeto*2d Do., via France *4d Denmark, via Belgium. *3d Spain, via Franco *2d Do via France a*ld Sweden, via Denmark *4d EcvpUexeeptAlexandria, Do., via France a*ld Ciuro and Suez), via Switzerland, via Belgium *ld Marseilles a*2d i Do., via France a*ld Do v* i Southampton. *ld Turkey, via French pekt. *2d Do via Belgium *4d United States *ld Do.viaFiance&Austriaa*3d West Coatst of South Prance and AWeria *ld i America «*2d Gibraltar,via S'thampton Id West Iudks (british) 14 Da., via France *ld i For Japan, see China-Monte Video, see Bueuo3 Ayres- Mital, see Cape of Good Hope—New South Wale3, New Zea- land, Queenslnnd, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Aus- tralia, see Australia—California, see United States—Cairo Mi Suez, see Alexandria. TELEGRAMS. TARIFF FOR INLAND TELEGRAMS.—The charges for tele- grams throughout the United Kingdom, including the Chan- nel Islands and the Isle of Man, but excepting the Scilly Island <s Is for the first 20 words, and 3d for every addi- tional five words-i.e., for every additional group of not more tkan live words, the nair-es and addresties of the seador autl. receiver not being counted. FillER DEL IvElty._No charge is made for delivery by special foot messenger when uadur a mile Irani th- terminal tetegranh office, or within the limits of the Liverpool t-own delivery, even where the distanoe exceeds one mile.

THE BAZAAR (Held in Plasteg PavJc. on August 13th and Hilt, 1878, in aid of Class Room, National School, Bridgend). In Eastern lands the traveller from afar, To find the picturesque, seeks the bazaar Where bearded Turks with grave impassive mien Smoke their long pipes, and let their wares be seen. How different is the picture seen to-day, A happy contrast between grave and gay, A ruder sex trades there for love of pelf, Here graceful forms for love, forgetting self. Beneath the hall that rose from master hand Of famous architect in Briton's land, Great Inigo, meet rank, worth, wealth and beauty, To-day, to do a woman's noblest duty. Grander, yet lowlier, is the house they build, Laying the solid floor, 'neath teachers skilled, Of education, that high arching dome, Which covers more and more the Briton's home. No short lived alms they give, for passing hour; But on their sex confer a priceless dower, Giving to all a love of home and land, Warned by its deeds renowned, and story grand. Oh friends who seek life's noblest task to do, To cleanse the water springs of knowledge true, To irrigate the dry yet fertile mead, ó:> And make it wave with harvests rich indeed. Assist to make the nursery of thought More than a hollow vault, with noises fraught, Erecting there, shut in by noiseless door, A quiet chancel, silent amidst uproar. Help us to rear at once a room and race, Ere long to rise and bless you in this place; Sellers with silver voice, and faces fair. Buyers, whose silver is spent freely there. Class legislation blame it let who will; Raising a class room, we will praise it still. Come with your purse quite full, Oh friend and brother, Nor wonder if perchance, we ask another. R.

RUABO. 1 THE STATE OF TRADE.—Notices dated the 13th of j August, have been issued by the Vron Colliery Com- ] pany to the cffcct that the seivic -s of their workmen ( will not be required after the 31st of August. The British Iro:r>Compariy are about to recommence work- ing the forge at Acretair, Ruabon. FLOWER SHOW. Garden Produce: Mr Y. Straehan, AVrexbam; Mr Ewart Cefn Park, Wrexham Mr Hutty, Chirk Castle Mr Wright, Plas Newydd, Auglesea. Local Industry Mr Howel Davies, Wrexham; Mr Kendrick, High-street, Wrexham. 11 ee({fework and Knitting: Miss Hughes milliner, Euabsn. Cottage Gardens: Mrs Jackson, and Mrs Green, Grenville terrace, Kuabon. Butta: Mrs S. < Lewis, Park Eyton. Poultry: Mr E. Shaw and Mr D. Owen, Oswestry. Cage Birds: Mr Leighton, game- keeper, Wynnstay. The annual exhibition of the Ruabon and Rhos 1 Cottagers' Horticultural and Industrial Society took place in Wynnstay Pirk, on Monday, under more favourable auspices than have hitherto attended this gathering, At nearly every previous: show there was a heavy down-pour of rain, which diminished the attendance as well as marred the pleasure of those who ventured out to review the exhibits. Monday was a pleasing exception to the previous days of exhibitions, for the sun shone out gloriously, and everything appeared to contribute to the success of the proceedings. At early morn the exhibitors began to arrive with their produce and other articles for competition. Three or four ( capacious marques, hired from Mr Sullivan, Man- chester, were pitched near the Broth Lodge, which j served the requirements admirably. In the first was nicely arranged the horticultural products. The It entries were numerous, being over 300, and we were pleased to see so good an improvement in the exhibits, particularly in those from Cefn and Rhos, which made a good show. Apples, cabbages (especially red), carrots, turnips, onions, and potatoes were extremely good lettuces were a poor] class; peas and beans, too old; and eschalots would not bear favourable comparison with those « at other like shows in the district. There wns a splendid collection of herbs, as also there was of < assoded vegetables. On the whole the cottagers of Rhos and Cefn are to be congratulated upon the J good growth of produce, and it will be seen on reference to eur prize list that they stand well in the competition for the best kept cottages and gardens. In the Ruabon district competitions we noticed that cut flowers were above the average, dahlias, roses, and hollyhocks being much commended by j" the judges. Some excellent window plants were also exhibited a fuchsia sent in by Mr R. Richards, Ponkoy, a hydringia by Elizabeth Edwards, Ruabon, and a beautifully-flowered scarlet geranium j by Mr T. Jones, Bryn, were much admired. The judges were indignant with certain individuals for taking up plants out of the garden the morning of < the exhibition, and palming them off as window plants, when it was apparent that, however good they might be they could not survive the heat in the marquees, and their sudden migration. The prizes, of course, were far from their reach- In this section the apples, pears, and small fruits were very good, and the beot (notably P. C. Mo.r's's), red cabbage, parsnips, onions, beans, and peas were well spoken of. The amateurs had as much as they could do to make a show of produce that would compare favourably with the cottagers. In some depart- ments they were much inferior. The cut flowers were very middling, and little could be spoken in favour of the roses, marigolds, and asters. Mr J. Griffiths, Moreton, had a beautiful stand of cut, flowers, and Mr J. Spencer Liycock competed keenly with him for the first, prize. Two splendid bunches of grapes-black and white—superior for their growth and berry, were exhibited by Mr O. S. Wynne, Plas Newydd. In the vegetable depart- ment we observed nothing better than we had seen ia the cottagers' class. The turnips were such as were better fitted for bullocks than human beings, and reflected little credit on the judgment of the j- growei-s. The centre tent was rendered attractive by a large and tastefully arranged display uf green- house plants and flowering shrubs from the Wynn- stay nurseries; fue fuchsias, balsams, crotons, palms, and drocemias being especially noticeable for their rich bloom. Mr Brancker, of Erbistock Hall, sent an assortment of hot-house plants, amongst which were a number of coleus, fuchsias, ferns, geraniums, &c. His collection of vegetables was a nice feature in this department, and the gardener, Mr J. Davies, must be commended for his excellent exhibits. The poultry and cage birds section is an interesting feature of the Wynnstay show, and we were glad to observe that this year an increased interest was evinced in this class. There were 34 entries. As regards the carrier pigeons, the first and second prize birds were remarkably good, especially in their high markings. The pouters were a fair class, but of tumblers there was only one pen of pure bred birds. Fantails were a email class, and the any other Bort" only called forth two pens worthy of notice, the winning birds, a pair of Jacobins, being very good. Of Cochins there was only one pen of pure breeding, and the first and second prize pens were of the lisrht kind. Of Dorkings, strange to eay, not a single pen was exhibited. The judges had hoped that after the suggestion thrown out at the last show, the Dorking being the most profitable breed the cottager can keep, would have seen a keener competition. Of Hamburgs there was but one pen, and two pens of black Spanish, which were fairly good. In game the show has generally been strong and last year it was predicted that the bix-ds ex- hibited would be heard of again, which was proved by a pen of pullets taking the Mayor of Oswestry's prize at Ellesmere subsequently. The class was not so good as last year, although there were several good pens exhibited, particularly of young birds. The bantams were a good class. A special prize was given to a very good pen of Houdans. Amoug the chickens there were several pens of promising birds, which, when further developed, may be heard of again. With regard to the Aylesbury ducks, it is pleasing to find that the hint thrown out last year as regards the had been acted upon, the young birds having pure flesh coloured bills and not yellow as before. It would be well to soe as oreat an improvement next year in Rouens, as not a single pen of genuine Rouens was exhibited. Passing to the rabbits, the double lop were very fine animals, and the Angora appeared to show some breeding. The prize for any other variety was taken by a nice pair of black and white. The special prize for best pen of birds in the show was taken by a remarkably good pen of black and game belonging to Edward Williams, Tatham Farm, who were, however, very closely pressed by the pen of Houdaus already referred to. In the local industrial and cottagers' produce section there was a good display, comprising handiwork in earthenware, iron, pencil drawing, needlework, preserving fruits, and bread-making. The carved wood-work was exceedingly rude and indeed unworthy of acknowledgment, but the judges were generous and awarded prizes. An ink- stand had a notification that it was cut out of solid wood," but the most uninquisitire must have seen that the glue-pot had done pretty good duty. The wrouglit-iron work consisted of some exceed- ingly well-finished and highly-polished stools, but there was by far too much metal in them. Mr J. Prince exhibited some good samples of horse shoes. Tho designs in clay were nearly all from one works, and consisted of garden seats and flower stands, after the rustic wood fashion. They were capital designs, but the utility of some of them must be doubtful. Messrs Kenrick and Son, Ruabon Spolter Works, exhibited a collection of different ores from various countries. The specimens of dnwing- were not equal to those of last year: the geometrical samples were greatly overdone in shading, and would not bear comparison with one exhibited (not for competition) by Mr J. W. Darlington, who, if we recollect correctly, took a prize for it last year. Some good samples of bread were placed on the table; that made by Mr J. Maddocks, Ruabon, looked most tempting. In needlework the scholars from Miss Williams Wynn's school, who competed by themselves, excelled to a degree, and to their high reputation in this branch of education must be attributed, we suppose, the paucity of specimens from other schools. The linen and calico apparel bad been very cleanly worked, and the needle wielded with great skill in all the branches. The judge had a most difficult task in assigning the prizes, for the exhibitors were so good all round. Mrs Lewis, the schoolmistress, is deserving of great praise for effecting such results in her school. There were no prizes offered for fancy work, but some beautifully- worked watch pockets and needle-cases secured a special" one. There were keen competitions in knitting, and the woollen and linen shirts were all well-made. Quilts were of the usual and antiquated type, with the exception of one, made by J. Torrington, a soldier, which was much superior to its competitors. The arrangements generally for the show were excellent, but the committee have not yet made up their minds to a system for obtaining a correct list of the awards, a drawback that is more apparent here than elsewhere. Mr Middleton, the hon. sec., had made all arrangements, but the absence of some of his assistants upset them. However, in other respects the show was well-managed and tastefully set out. Before noon, Sir Watkin, accom- panied by Miss Williams Wynn and Mr Oweu S. Wynne passed through the marquees, and made a careful inspection of the exhibits. The subscribers were admitted at one o'clock, and shortly after- wards the children of the various schools, marshalled by their teachers, and accompanied by drum and fife bands, visited the show and afterwards the hall. The fine band of the 96th regiment played during the afternoon the following selection of music:— Quadrille Covent Garden" Coote. Overture La Cenerentota Hoggini. Waltz.. Bi ise Des Nuits Lamolhc. Fantasia An evening about town Basgti it. Polka. Kutschke Stansy. F,electlon Crispixii E la Comare icicci. Waltz Tag in Berlin Git)ig'l. Galop "Pas Force Stratiss. There was in the course of the afternoon a drum and fife baud competition, for which the Cefn Drum and Fife Band (21 players) the Rhos Tin Whistle (16), and the Trevor House Brass Whistle Band (21) entered. The Rhos Band, who played Hold the Fort," took the first prize of .£1, and the Trevor House played a march, and took the second of 10s. Mr C. H. Lloyd was entrusted with the arrange- ment of this competition, and carried them out successfully. The bandmaster of the 96th regiment acted as adjudicator. At four o'clock the prizes in the cottagers' class were gracefully distributed by Miss Williams Wynn, and three cheers were most heartily accorded her after she had accomplished her pleasing task. The remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing and other amusements, the hundreds who were present appearing to enjoy themselves im- mensely. The proceedings closed with a display of fireworks. Refreshments were provided on the ground by Mr T. Roberts, Golden Lion Vaults, Wrexham, who, as he usually does, catered well for his cus- tomers, and did a good business. The following is the list of prizes: COTTAGERS.—GARDEN PRODUCE. (Open to the whole district). Roses—1, Lloyd Easthope, Parkside; 2, H. Foulkes, Park Eyton Lodge 3, John Edwards, Cinders. Asters—1, John Beech, Ruabon 2, Lloyd Easthope 3, H. Jones, Rhosymedre. Stocks—1, Lloyd Easthope; 2, John Edwards, Cinders. Hollyhocks—1, John Edwards, Cinders 2, David Bowen, Bryn; 3, T. Rogers, Ruabon. Mangolds—1, John Edwards, Cinders; 2, Lloyd Easthope 3, S. Brellisford, Cefn Bychan. Pansies—1, John Beech; 2, R. Richards, Ponkey; 3, T. Rogers, Ruabon. Dahlias—1, T. Roberts, New Road Cottage, Hafod; 2, T. Rogers, Ruabon 3, John Beech, Collection of wild flowers-I, Mrs Riley, Rhosymedre; 2, Rachel Owens, Penycae; 3, James Thelwell, Acrefair. Bouquet of garden flowers—1,Thomas Jones, Bryn; 2, D. Bowen, Bryn; 3, R. Hewitt, Acrefair. Fuchsia plant—1, Richard Richards, Ponkey; 2, Samuel Newns, Rhosymedre; 3, George Calvert, Rhos- ymedre. Flowering geranium—1, Thomas Jones, Bryn; 2, John Beech 3, Lloyd Easthope. Window plant, any kind—1, Elizabeth Edwards, Gyfelia Terrace; 2, Mrs Williams, Railway Terrace, Ruabon 3, John Beech. Ornamental leaf geranium—1, T. Jones, Bryn 2, Lloyd Easthope 3, Henry Jones, Rhosymedre. (Ruabon distric4). Heaviest apples—1, Thomas Chapman, Bryn; 2, Lloyd Easthope 3, Mary Powell, Bryn. Dessert apples—1, John Dodd, Goedloed 2, John Edwards, Cinders; 3, Harriet Hopley, Bryn. Dessert pears—1, James Davenport; 2, Elizabeth Morgan, Ruabon; 3, John Edwards, Cinders. Dessert plums—1, Lloyd Easthope; 2, J. Davenport; 3, W. Allmand, Nantybellan. Red currants—1, Lloyd Easthope 2, Mrs Williams, Railway Terrace 3, Mrs Blower, Penylan. Black currants—1, Lloyd Easthope 2, W. Allmand 3. Mrs Blower, Penylan. Gooseberries—1, W. Allmand 2, John Edwards 3, Lloyd Easthope. Beet—1, T. Rogers, Ruabon; 2, J. Edwards, Cinders 3, Thomas Jones, Bryn. White cabbage—1, W. Hayward, Tatham 2, E. Griffiths, Pont Adam 3. Peter C.ewe, Ruabon. Red cabbage—1, J. Edwards, Cinders 2, Thomas Colley, Gyfelia 3, J. Abraham, Green. Carrots—1, David Bowen, Bryn; 2, Joseph Paddock, Bryn 3. John Edwards, Cinders. Parsnips—1, John Edwards, Cinders 2, Lewis Jones, School-street, Rhos 3, E. Williams, Tatham Farm. Turnips—1, Watkin Rogers, Parkside; 2, Joseph Riley, Rhosymedre 3, John Edwards. Autumn onions—1, John Edwards, Cinders; 2, T. Roger's, Ruabon 3, W. Rogers, Rhosymedre.^ Spring onions—1, Thomas Jones, Bryn; 2, Joseph Paddock, Bryn 3, J. Edwards, Cinders. Leeks—1, J. Edwards, Cinders; 2, T. Jones, Bryn; 3, George Wilson, Bryn. Kidney potatoes—1, J. Riley, Rhosymedre 2, John Dodd 3, John Edwards. Round potatoes—1, John Edwards; 2, J. Price, Afongoch; 3, J. Morris, Ruabon. Peas in pod—1, Watkin Rogers 2, Lloyd Easthope 3, Mrs Williams, Railway Terrace, Ruabon. Beans in pod—1, J. Edwards, Cinders; 2, W. Allmand 3, Watkin Rogers. Dwarf kidneybens-I, George Jones; 2, John Beech; 3, T. Colley. Scarlet runners—1, Samuel Harper, Bodylltyn Lodge; 2, E. Williams, Tatham; 3, T. Jones, Bryn. Celery—1, J. Edwards; 2, Peter Crewe 3, Edward Griffiths, Pont Adam. Eschalots—1, T. Jones, Bryn; 2, John Edwards; 3, George Wilson. Vegetable marrow.—1, C. Gerrard, Ruabon; 2, J. Edwards 3, James Mathews, Ruabon. Rhubarb—1, C. Gerrard, Ruabon 2, George Jones, ltuabon; 3, Watkin Rogers. Collection of herbs—1, J. Edwards, Cinders; 2, C. Gerrard, liuabon; 3, John Harris, Ruabon. Collection of vegetables—1, J. Edwards, Cinders 2, Peter Crewe 3, Watkin Rogers. (llhos and Cefn District only). Heaviest Apples.—1, John Simon, Cefn Bychan; 2, Edward Jones, Llangollen-road, Acrefair; 3, W. Gittins. Dessert Apples—1, H. Jones, Rhosymedre; 2, E. Jones, Acrefair 3, George Rowley. Cefn Bychan. Collection of Vegetables—1, T. Roberts. New-road Cottage, Hafod 2, H. Jones, Park-road, Rhosymedre; 3, G. Calvert, Rhosymedre. Peas-I. Ed. Jones, Tainant; 2, T. Roberts, Hafod 3, H. Jones, Rhosymedre. Scarlet Runners-I, E. Daniels, Cefn Bychan 2, G. Rowley, Cefn Bychan 3, J. Thelwell, Acrefair. Rhubarb—1, H. Prince, Tanyclawdd; 2, T. Roberta, Hafod 3, E. Jones, Tainant. Collection of Herbs—1, R. Hewitt, Acrefair; 2, H. Jones, Rhosymedre 3, J. Thelwell, Acrefair. Celery—1, T. Roberts, Hafod; 2, J. Davies, Cefn Bychan 3, J. Amos, Cefn Bychan. Broad Beans—1, E. Jones, Tainant; 2, H. Jones, Rhosymedre 3, H. Prince, Tanyclawdd. Dwarf French Beans—1, H. Prince, Tanyclawdd; 2, J. Rowley 3, H. Meredith, Rhosymedre. Vegetable Marrow—1, T. Francis, Cefn Mawr; 2, W. Lewis, Brook-street; 3, H. Jones, Rhosymedre. Eschalots—1, T. Roberts, Hafod; 2, W. Edwards, Penycae; 3, J. Thelwall, Acrefair. Lettuce—1, W. Davies, Aberderfyn 2, Jonathan Phillips, Penycae 3, T. Owens, Rhos. Potatoes (round)—1, T. Roberts, Hafod; 2, R. Ing- man, Tanyclawd; 3, G. Rowley. Potatoes (kidney)-I, H. Prince; 2, J. W. Lewis, Rhosymedre 3, T. Owens, Rhos. Leeks—1, Edward Jones, Tainant; 2, Thoo. Owens 3, Thomas Roberts, Hafod. Onions (spring)—1, G. Rowley 2, H. Prince 3, G. Calvert. Onions (autumn)—1, T. Roberts; 2, R. Richards, Ponkey 3, R. Thomas, Penycae. Turnips—1, T. Owens, Rhos; 2, Charles Butler, Rhosymedre; 3, J. Rowley, Cefn Bychan. Parsnips-I, T. Roberts; 2, Joseph Davies, New- bridge; 3, Thomas Owens. Carrots—1, Thomas Roberts 2, Thomas Owens; 3 R. Jones, Cefn Bychan. Cauliflowers—1, Jonathan Phillips, Penycae; 2, T. Roberts; 3, C. Butler. Cabbage (red)-I, W. Griffiths, Rhosymedre 2, W. Gittins, Ponkey; 3, J. Griffiths, Rhosymedre. I Cabbage (white)—1, H. Jones, Rhosymedre 2, W. Hatton, Plasmadoc; 3, W. Gittins, Ponkey. Beet—1, P.C. Morris, Cefn Bychan; 2, W. Hatton; 3, T. Roberts. Gooseberries-I. R. Jones, Tainant; 2 H. Jones, Rhosymedre; 3, W. Lewis, Rhosymedre. Fruit (any other kind)-I, Edward Jones, Tainant. Plumf,-2, Phillip Jones, Acrefair. Peas—2, J. Rowley, Cefn Bychan. AMATEURS (QPE TO RUABON PARISH). Six roses, distinct varieties—1, J. S. Laycock. Six asters, distinct varieties—1, W. Baker, Rhos National School; 2, J. S. Laycock; 3, T. Jackson. Four stocks, spikes, ditto—1, J. S. Laycock; 2, J. Griffiths, Moreton. Four hollyhocks, blooms—1, C. Taylor, Ruabon Grammar School; 2, Mr O. S. Wynne, Plasnewydd, 3, Mr J. Griffiths. # Six marigolds, distinct varieties — 1, J. Griffiths, Moreton 2, T. Walker, Bryn. Six pansies, blooms, ditto—1, Mr O. S. Wynne; 2, John Griffiths; 3, C. H. -Lloyd, Post-office, Ruabon. Bouquet for hand—1, Mr O. S. Wynne; 2, Mary Powell, Bryn. Floral design lor table—1, J. Griffiths, Moreton 2, J. S. Laycock 3, Mr 0. S. Wynne. Best arranged basket of wild flowers—1, C. Taylor, Ruabon Grammar School; 2, R. Wright, Bryn. Two ferns grown in pots—1, Mr O. S. Wynne; 2, W. H. Jones, Plasissa; 3, J. Griffiths, Moreton. Two balsams, 1, W. Baker, Rhos National School; 2, J. Griffiths, Moreton. Mignonette plants—1, J. Griffiths, Moreton. Two Fuchsias—1, J. Griffiths; 2, T. E. Griffiths; 3, W. Baker, Rhos National School. Variegated geraniums—1, J. Griffiths, Moreton. Geraniums in flower-I, J. Griffiths. Two plants, any other kind—1, W. H. Jones 2, G. Calvert, Rhosymedre. Bunch of grapes—1 and 2, Mr O. S. Wynne. Plums—1, J. Evans, Graig 2, S. Lewis, Park Eyton. Pears—1, LI. Roberts, Tanylan 2, J. Griffiths. Dessert apples—1, J. Evans, Graig; 2, W. H. Jones, Plasissa 3, J. Griffiths, Moreton. Apples, heavie5t-I, J. Griffiths, Moreton; 2, T. E. Griffiths, Mill Cottage 3, T. Walker. Gooseberries—1, W. H. Jones; 2, J. S. Laycock; 3, W. H. Jones. Red currants—No competition. Cucumbers—1, T. E. Griffiths, Mill Cottage, Ruabon; 2, W. H. Jones, Rhosymedre. Vegetable marrow—1, W. H. Jones 2, R. E. Lith- goe, Pontcyssyllte 3, T. E. Griffiths, Mill Cottage. Gourds—2 and 3, R. E. Lithgoe. Cabbages, white—1, J. Griffiths; 2, G. Saint; 3, W. H. Jones. Cabbages, red—1, T. Walker 2 and 3, J. Griffiths. Cauliflowers—1, John Griffiths 2, W. Roberts, Rúa- bon. Peas—1, George Saint, Ruabon; 2, J. Griffiths; 3, Ll. Roberts. Beans-I, LI. Roberts; 2, R. E. Lithgoe 3, J. Griffiths. Kidney beans—1, R. E. Pemberton 2, J. S. Lay- cock; 3, LI. Roberts. Scarlet runners—1, W. Roberts, Rhos; 2, J. Griffiths; 3, E. Wright. Turnips—1, J. Griffiths 2, W. H. J ones 3, R. G. Pemberton. Carrots—1, J. Griffiths; 2, T. E. Griffiths; 3, J. S. Laycock. Onions, autumn—1, R. E. Lithgoe 2, J. Stokes, Bryn Cottage 3, .T. Griffiths. ] Onions, spring—1, W. H. Jones 2, T. Walker; 3, j. Grimths. Bet-I, Jas. Stokes 2, S. Lewis 3, J. Griffiths. I Leeks—1, T. Walker 2, J. GrIffiths; 3, W. H. Jones. Celery—1, Jas. Toole, Ruabon; 2, J. Griniths.. Parsnips—1, J. Griffiths; 2, George Saint; 3, T. j Walker. Stalks of Rhubarb—1, W. H. Jones; 2, W. Baker, f Rhos National School; 3, E. Wright. < Potatoes, round—1, R. G. Pemberton; 2, G. Saint; 1 3, R. G. Pemberton. Potatoes, kidney—1, S. Lewis, Park Eyton 2, J. ] Griffiths; 3, J. S. Laycock. Collection of vegetables—1, J. Griffiths; 2, C. Taylor, Ruabon Grammar School. GARDENS AND COTTAGES. < RUABON DISTRICT. Gardens-Thomas Jones, Bryn, 15s; Lloyd East- hope, Parkside, 10s Watkin Rogers, Parkside, 5s. Cottages-Mrs Lloyd Easthope, Parkside, 15s; Mrs Morgan, Little-street, Ruabon, and Sarah Jones, Pant- 1 adam, 7s 6d each. BHOS AND CEFN DISTRICT. Garden-H. Jones, pointsman, Rhosymedre, 15s S. Harper, Bodylltyn, 10s W. Gittins, Aberderfyn, 53. Cottageg-Irs WilHam Hughes, Chapel-street, Cefn Bychan, 15s; Mrs Robert Jones, Cefn Bychan, 10s Mrs Francis, Queen-street, Cefn Mawr, 5s. AMATEURS AND COTTAGERS.—CAGE BIRDS AND POULTRY. Cock and hen canary—1, Jonathan Price, Afongoch 2, R. Williams, Tan-y-lan; special prize, 0 Jas. Matthews.. Hen canary—1, J. Matthews; 2, Jonathan Price. Cock canary—1, Jas. Matthews 2, Robert Williams. Bullfinch—1, J. Chapman 2, W. Baker, Cefn. Gohlfinch-l, Dr. Grey, Newbridge; 2, Evan Rowland, Ruabon. Extra special for canaries—W. Cunningham, Rhosy- medre. Cage of foreign birds—1, T. Rogers, Ruabon; 2, W. Cunningham. Pair of carrier pigeons—1, C. Butler; 2, W. Roberts, Rock House. Pair of pouter pigeons—1 and 2, C. Butler. Pair of tumblers—C. Butler. Pair of fantails-J. Griffiths, Moreton. Any other sort—1 and 2, C. Butler. Pair of Cochin China fowls—R. Jones, Trefnant. Pair of Brahmas-l, Mr O. S. Wynne; 2, Sarah Meredith 3, John Ellis, Ruabon. Pair of Dorking Fowls. No entries. Pair of Hamburgs—1, Edward Hillary, Rhosymedre; 2, E. Rogers, Ruabon. Pair of Spanish—1, Jos. Hughes, Tanylan. Pair of game fowls—W. H. Jones, Rhosymedre. Pair of bantams—1, T. Griffiths, Station, Cefn 2, C. Butler. Ccclerel and Pullet under six months. Pair of Cochin China—Sarah Meredith, Pont Adam. Pair of Brahmas—1 and 2, Sarah Meredith, Pont Adam. Houdans (special)—1. J. Watkins, Delph; 2, E. Edwards, ditto. Pair of Hamburgs—Mr O. S. Wynne. Pair of game—1 and 2, Edward Williams, Tatham Farm, and special prize for best pen in show. Pair of bantams—1, Edward Richards; 2 and 3, W. H. Jones, Rhosymedre. Pair of Aylesbury ducks—1, W. Hayward; 2, J. Griffiths, Moreton Farm. Pair of Rouen—1, W. L. Williams, Ruabon; 2, J. Edwards, Cinders. Rabbit (Spanish or double lop)—1, C. Butler; 2, B. Thomas, Cefn. Rabbit (Angora)—1, C. Butler; 2, Walter Roberts, Rhosymedre. Rabbit (any other sort)—1, Francis Taylor, Ruabon 2, J. Hughes, Afongoch. LOCAL INDUSTRY AND COTTAGE PRODUCE. Model of flower garden—1, J. Beech, Ruabon; 2, LI. Roberts. Tanyclawdd. Carved work in wood—2, T. Roberts, Penbedw; 3, W. Williams, Cefn. Carved work in stone—1, Pryce Tomley, Rock Cottage 2, J. I. Williams; 3, J. Leonard. Model of cottage—J. Eggington, Ruabon. Wrought ironwork—1, W. Jones; 2, James Prince 3, Jonathan Jones, Cefn. Handiwork in any metal—1, R. W. Jones, Rhos; 2, W. Davies. Rustic work in wood—1, H. Foulkes, Park Eyton Lodge. Design in clay—1, J. B. Cook, Plasynwern; 2, W. Edwards, The Delph 3, J. Dicks. Fancy work—1, F. Colley, Gyfelia; 2, Mrs Orten, Cefn Bychan 3, M. E. J ones, Trefnant; commended, J. Parr, National School, Ruabon. Drawing of a plant in pencil—1, C. H. Lloyd; 2, Watkin Rogers. Geometrical drawing (special)—C. G. Taylor. Drawing of any other subject in ink or pencil—1, Mr Dickson; 2, C. G. Taylor 3, R. Darlington. Best labourer's shirt—1, Mrs Riley, Rhosinadoc ;.2, Jane Rogers, Cefn Mawr; 3, F. Rowley. Patchwork quilt—1, J. Torrington, Penygardden 2, Sarah Pugh, Pant. Plain sewing—Jane Borrall. Lettering—1, M. J. Gredington; 2, L. A. Crump; 3, Hannah Martin. Ornamental grasses—1, Owen Roberts, Ruabon; 2, R. Hewitt, Acrefair. Knitting in wool—1, Miss R. Roberts, Ponkey; 2, Harriet Prince, Top-y-Nant; 3, Eliza Pugh. Pot of strawberry jam—1, H. Jones, Rhosymedre; 2. Jane Williams 3. Mary Price, Afongoch. Red currant jam—1, Mary Price; 2, Mary Powell; 3, Mrs Williams, Ruabon. Black currant jam—1, Mary Price, Afongoch; 2, Mrs Williams, Ruabon. Gooseberry jam—1, Mary Price, Afongoch; 2, Jane Williams; 3, Mrs Beech, Ruabon. Rhubarb Jam—1, Mrs Edwards; 2, Miss Lloyd; 3, Jane Williams, Tatham Farm. Any other Jam.—1, Mary Edwards; 2, Mrs Edwards, Penycae; 3, Mrs Morris, Duke Inn. Mushroom Catchup—L Mary Powell; 2, Mrs Wil- Iiams; 3, Mrs Walker. Dish of Honey in Combs—1, Mary Edwards; 2, H. Hopley; 3, Mrs Evans. Raspberry—1, Rachel Owens, Penycae; 2, Mrs Edwards; 3, Rachel Owens. Sample of Oat Cakes—1, S. Harper; 2, Mrs Wil- liams 3, F. Rowley. Best made 41b loaf—1, E. Pugh; 2, Mrs Beech 3, Eliza Morris. Best made 21b of butter—1, E. Wright, Bryn-y- brain; 2, Mrs Bowen; 3, Mrs Walker. Eggs—1, Mrs Wright, Pant; 2, J. Chapman 3, C. Butler. Pickled Onions—1, Mrs Williams 2, Mary Powell; 3, H. Jones. (M/fs Williams Wynn's School). Button holing (third class)—1, Mary Lee 2, L. A. Crump 3, Jane Jones. Button holing (first class)—1, Bessy Lee 2, M. J. Gredington 3, Annie Lee. Plain sewing (third class)—1, Ada Randies, 2, Priscilla Lewis 3, Harriet Davies. Plain sewing (second class)-I, Emily Crump, 2, Annie Jones: 3, M. Davies. i Plain sewing (first class)—1, M. J. Gredington; 2, Mary Lee 3, Bessy Lee. Hemming (second claS'j)—h Emily Crump; 2, L. A. Crump; 3, M. Davies. Hemming (first etwo)-I, Annie Lee; 2, Mary Lee | 3, Bessy Lee. Wild flowers-I, Annie Lee; 2, Mary Lee; 3, Juno Jones. Lettering—1, Anna Martin; 2, L. A. Crump: 2, :1. J. Gredington. (Any ether School). Plain sewing-I, T. Borras, Rhosymedre; 2, Sarah Williams, Rhosymedre; 3, M. A. Williams. Button Holing—1, Timothy Tudor, tlioiyiiiedre, Lettering—1, George Calvert, Rhosymedre. The prizes rf sections B, C, and D, and the remainder of section A, will be given at the Court House, Ruabon, on Monday evening, at 7.30 prompt. TIL. committee will inest at seven o'clock.

CORWEN. LAÝING MEMOBIAL STONES.—Oa Thursday afternoon, in last week, the ceremony of laying the stsnes of a new Wcsleyan Cbapel, took place. The proceeding began shortly after two o'clock, when the Rev J. Pierce, superintendent of the circuit, read appropriate passages of the Scripture, and the Rev E. Parry, assistant minister, prayed. Mr Pierce stated that the Wesleyan cause in this town was commenced in a small room. In 1839, the present chapel was built and cost X320. The contract for the chapel which is about to be erected has been let for £1,000 to Messrs R. Lloyd and Jones, which, with the cost of site, &c, will bring the amount to £ 1,300, of which j6100 has been collected. In the cavity was laid a bottle containing denominational periodicals, coins of the realm, Ac. The first stone was laid by Mrs Jones, of Angarad House, in memory of her late husband. The trowel was handed to her by Mr F. G. Jones. The second stone was laid by Miss Davies, Commerce House. After this, addresses were delivered by the RevsH. Hughes, Mold; H. U. Williams (B), O. Hughes, Llansilin and H. Owen, Llandudno. In the evening a sermon was preached by the Rev O. Hughes. COMING OF AGE REJOICINGS AT RHAGGAT. It will be remembered by many of our readers that some few weeks ago we chronicled the proceedings on the occasion of Mrs Lloyd leaving Rhaggat, and now it is our pleasing duty to report the rejoicings on the attaining ef the majority of that lady's nephew, Mr Edward Owen Vaughan Lloyd, who is heir to the estates. The proceedings commenced in the early morning of Tuesday, when flags decorated the walls of the little village of Llansafc tffraid, Corwen. On the top of one of the highest mountains, in a truly mountainous district, a 3zig had been placed which could be seen for miles Around. A number of cannons had also been procured, but these were not used till further on in the day. The band of the Denbigh and Merioneth Militia arrived at ibout half-past ten o'clock, and, under the leadership of Bandmaster Wells, paraded the village playing some attractive airs, and the bells.of the little church were kept continually chiming. At eleven o'clock the com- mittee met to settle several little matters, and shortly ifter th's the celebrations were in active progress. The following gentlemen formed the committee and under their guidance all passed off with etlat t—The Jl. David Evans, Mr T. H. Pryce, Mr T. H. Clough, Mr r. H. Jones, Mr Godfrey Pariyt all of Corwen; Mr Jones, Fron Newydd Mr T. J. Evans, Llansantffraid md Mr John Thomas, The Cottage, Llansantffraid. At one o'clock a procession was formed in front of 'he church and nearly all from the villages of Corwen md Llansantffraid turned out to pay respect to their :quire. Flags and bannen of various and mixed hues Joated in the air, and the Oddfellows in their regalia followed. The following was the order of marching— The day and Sunday schools and other children from Llansantifraid and neighbourhood, the band, the com- mittee, the members and officers of the Order of Odd- fellows, the rear being brought up by a large number of aeighbouring farmers and tenants and the general public, imongst whom were many gentry on a visit to obtain fishing, for which the diitrict is to noted. In this orsier ;ome six or seven hundred inhabitants proceeded to Rhaggat, and having formed a circle in front of the house, Mr Lloyd and a large number of ladies, including tiis mother, drove up. At this juncture a signal was given and several volleys from cannon were fired. It wns some time before Mr Lloyd was prepared to formally meet his friends, and in the meantime "The Storm of Coomassie" and The Seige of Rochelle" were rendered in good style by the band. Mr Lloyd by this time having appeared, The Rev. David Evans stepped forward and said that those his (Mr Lloyd's) neighbours and friends had came there that morning to congratulate him upon that happy occasion-his coming ot age. He inherited a good name—(hear, hear)—and that day he occupied tho proud position of squire of Rhaggat (applause). He had the example of those that had gone before hime, and he (the speaker) was sure they all heartily wished hIm long life, health, and prosperity, to enjoy his property for many, many years to come (loud applause). Might the blessing of almighty God rest upon nim. Mr Lloyd then stepped forward and was loudly cheered. He said he desired to thank there more than he could say for that out ward expression of feeling in going there to celebrate an event which was compara- tively insignificant for himself. In going there he was occupying a position he was hardly worthy to fulfil, and he did not understand why he should receive so much approval. He believed the Rbaggat family had been respected in past generations, and it would be his en- deavour to transmit it to the next generation (hear, hear). The Rev Mr Evans had feelingly alluded to the position that had been held by his ancestors, and he felt on standmg on the threshold of his father and grand- j father. he felt that he was occupying the position of men who had been thought good men by those present who knew them (hear, hear). He spoke feelingly when he said that they had enjoyed the confidence of his I worthy uncle (applause). He nied hardly say that it gave the greatest pleasure to his mother and himself to be there, as it did also to his friends and relatives. He hardly knew how to thank them for presenting them- selves that day (loud applause). Messrs Edward Jones and David Jones then stepped from the crowd, and recited a few lines of poetry dedicated to Mr Lloyd ia Welsh, and of their own composition. The route from the house to the schoolroom, near the church, was then retravelled, and all the gentlemen sat down to a capital dinner, which had heen provided by Mrs Evans, of the Grouse Inn. Round the room were the following amongst a large number of mottoes- Long life and prosperity to the Rhaggat. famdv," "Cas gwr na charo'r wlad &'j mac-o," '• Welcome to the heir of Rhaggat," and '■ Hwvclod na h3 dli." The Rev D. Evans occupied the chair, and amongst those present were Col. Maddocks, the Rev Thomas Hughes, Llanbedr Rectory; the Rev R. Owen, Vi:ar of Glyndyfrdwy Mr H. Rose, Mr E>)ward Lloyd, the Rev Mr Jones, curate of Corwen Mr Thomas Evans, Mr Hume, and Mr Skigg. Mr Lloyd, the guest, sat on the left of the chairman. After the cloths had been cleared the chairman said he was sure he would nuke a bad chairman, but he had determined to do his best, The first toast on the list WaS that of Queen Victoria, whom he characterised as an example to all of them, both in her public and private life. The National Anthem having bean rendered the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the royal family" was toasted, the chairman remarking that they were proud of the Prince as their own prince. Mr Owen, gardener, sang God bless the Prince of Wttlei," after which, The' Bishop and clergy" was proposed by Mr T. II Pryce, and the Rev R. Owen, of Glyndyfrdwy, responded in a formal manner. Mr Edward Meredith here rendered the Fri.irs of Orders Grey," and was much applauded, and Mr Lloyd intimated that he had received a note from Rev H. Owen, of Bryneglwys Vicarage, stating his inability to be present, owing to the rejoicing at Bryn E^lwys, on the coming ot age of Mr Edward Yale. The CbairmaH then said he h:id come to the toast of the day. He had known the family at Rhaggat for many years, and there were some pre-ent who had known them for as many as 50 or CO years, for he believed the oldest workman on the estate was present, and he was 95 years of age. lie (the chairman) was going to propose the health of Mr Lloyd (loud appluus •). He should not say many wcrds to in roduce that toast 10 them, but he verily believed they should have in Mr Lloyd a good landlord, a kind helper, and he w. s certain he would an excellent'countrv .quire (npplaus'). He (ibe chairman) hoped he would be a bl< ss ng to that place and the country. lu the important pcs tion of tquire of the parish Mr Lloyd had a great many people dependent upon him for bread. If he was properly guided while a youth he would make a splendid landlord (cheers). They ell knetv what a grand man h grandfather wns, and he (the speaker) hoped hrs young friend would walk in the stej s .f his prede- cessors, and become still greater than them. Might, the blessing of God rest upon him (applause, and a voice I- And may we meet together again t, meet Mis Lloyd, janr. and laughter. The toast having been drunk in champagne with musical honours, a Welsh song also dedicated to Mr Lloyd was s-uog by Mr Morris, of Corwen. The Chairman said that before Mr Lloyd responded he bad been requested to present him with a j'ick. which he bad been requested to present him with a j'ick. which had been grown on the Rhaggat ostate, and had beeu carved by Mr David Evn, the gardener. The stick had been stained and varnished and was most exquisitely carved with foxes heads. Mr Lloyd, on rising to respond, was received with deafening cheers. He said Mr Chairman and gentle- men,—I heard it sxid not long ago by a present leader of the House of Commons that in order tj make a good speech you rcqaire to be nervou-, an i I may say that I never felt more nervous. I can solemnly say that I dj not know of one occasion in my life upon which I owe more responsibility to God and you, and 1 meau to ?av a few words to express my feelings in this particulai j (applause). I beg to thank the worthy vicar of thin parish and the committee wno have been instrumenta in ^carrying out of the arrangements wt ich are sc perfect, because hey rt present tho local appieci i;ion ol my family, and that i> more acceptable to ma than any thing on a higher scale, for which I should not can half as much as for their appreciation that day (loin • •npl mi How, in the first place, I have to ask those svno h .v ■k/s.own my ancestors for perhaps two gener- anon*, J'¡¡mr sympathy with me when you know that 1 am .q flrsi", of r ^■xmvbility and im. portance (-n-w.ilii;se;. I I h-= v m-i.iv couie here to be your landlord m-w ».r.v a<v„ m. t ;.mi you.s, my fellow people of W..i. (c.W.-) :r v. iK- your own feeling and mine th <t I migh: s well s,„ away. If voa do not give me tvery reason to appreciate von it is your fault. 1 wish to increase the prosperity of the country in some way, and I wi-h to do something which may redound to my credit and yours. I ask yo! to believe me when I fell you that I have come here young and in- experienced, but, geailemeD, I am wilimg to learn, for nothing will give me more pleasure than to have your sympathy, for you have my sympathy, appreciation, and support. I do not know how to thank you. Whether it is the well prepared lunch, th" speeches so compli- mentary by the rector, or the band which has plaved so well, and which accompanied you to Rhaggat, I wish to thank all (applause). What I wish tosay is a few words in Welsh, because I do not know whether it would not have been better that I should not have addressed you in the language of my fathers, but I have not been brought up to speak it as I could wish. I must make a brief allusion to my good aunt, Mrs Lloyd, and to the good work she has done in various ways. I will sav it in private and now say it in public that I owe a debt of gratitude to my aunt who has left you (applause). She has left the estate and tenantry in a most satisfactory and improved state. You will miss her in the school- room, in her beneficent labours of love. I am sure she is here to-day in spirit (cheeis). Mr Lloyd then addressed the gathering in the Welsh language, and at the close he was enthusiastically ap- plauded. r The health of Mrs Lloyd was then proposed in a formal manner by Mr T. H. Pryce, of whom ho said that a better and more amiable lady could not and did not exist. A song having been given by Mr Edward Jones, Mr Lloyd responded and said he desired to thank them for drinking tho health of his mother. Iu doing so, they had also done him an honour. He believed she was all they had represented her to be. She had been a good mother to him, and he knew she would continue to be so while she lived. With regard to the rejoicings at Bryn Eglwys he should like to have been present, but ha had made up his mmd to be there at ail cost, for his sympa- thies were with the Welsh people (cheers). Mr Owen (Rhaggat), here s ing « Beauteous Wave in W elsh. Mr Lloyd said a most pleasing duty was to drink the health of the Chairman, the Rev Mr Brans, their worfhy rector. He had filled tho post most successfully, and when he said he could not, lIe much underrated his own ab litie?. Mr Wynne hari aho occupied his position well, and he must not forget to make a passiag remark about Mr Lloyd, of Pentre, who had seen 90 years and was the oldest man employed on tne Rhaggat estate. He hoped he would enjoy health for many more years before he entered upon his eternal rest. The Rev D. Evans responded on behalf of himself as did Mr Wynne. The veteran workman seemed delighted and rose to shake hands with Mr Lloyd and thank him. The Rev J. Owen proposed the health of the com- mittee, coupled with the name of Mr Thos. H. Jones, of the Market Place, Corwen, who, he said, though not the senior member of the committee, had taken the most active interest.in all the necessary preparations. Mr Jones's health having been drunk with a bumper, he responded and said that he thought it would have been more suitable had other names than his been coupled with the toast as he was but a junior. With regard to Mr Lloyd, he felt that there was nothing so disheartening to young and struggling tradesmen than for the gentry to turn their backs upon them, but this he was sure their guest would not do (applause). The health of Mr Parry Jones was proposed and responded w, the Chairman remarking that an honest lawyer was a rarity but Mr Parry Jones of Denbigh ws one (laughter). This was the whole of the toast list. Appended is a list of gentry who were present or took tickets:—Rev. D. Evans, rector, Llansaintffraid; Rev. R. OweD, Bryneglwys; Mr R. Pearson Roberts, Rhydegfen. Mr T.J. Evans, Llansaintffraid; Rev. R. Owen, Glyndy- frdwy Rectory Mr R. Hughes, relieving officer; Mr J. Morris, Llangollen; Mr E. Williams, Workhouse, Cor- wen; Mr Robert Roberts, Bottegin Mr W. F. Joaea, Bryn Rbug j Mr John Parry, Trefynant; Mr John Robert, Plasynddol; Mr F. Wright, stationmaster, Carrog; Mr E. Evans, Hendreforfydd; Mr James Coombe, Tvmawr; Mr J. Morton, Giyndyfrdwy; Mr Griffith. Berwyn Ion; Mr David Roberts, Coed Ial; Mr Hastings, Etgles Lin, Corwen Mr T. H. Pryce Bank Mr T. H. Jones, Corwen Mr R. William^ plumber; Mr R. Morris, agent; Mr T. R. Wynne, agent; Mr Evan Davies, Harp Inn; Mr Thomas White, Stamp Mr John White, Cynwydfechan Mr Thomas Davies, saddhr; Sergeant Williams, Corwen; Mr J. A. Jones, 0 sen Glvndwr Hotel; Mr William Evans, draper; Mr H. R. Williams, draper Mr Edward Sharp, Corwen Mr J. P. Davies, Commerce House; Mr B. G. Buckton, Great Wesern Railway Mr John Evans, iron- monger Mr Robert Roberts, Tyuyctfn; Mr Jno. Williams; Mr F. G. Jones, ironmonger; Mr R. J. Jones, draper; Mr John Hughes Smith; Mr Thomas Jones, builder; Rev. William Richardson, Corwen; Mr Robert Lloyd, Pentre; Mr Davies, Pentre; Mr T. H. Clougb, soliciter; Mr C. H. Mainwaring liov. Richard Owen, vicar, Bryneglwys; Mr T. R. Wynne, Mr John White, Mr Thomas H. Jones, Mr J. A. Jones, Mr J. P. Davie", Mr R. J. Jones, Mr John Hughes, Corwen; Mr Herbert Collet, Mr Harold Collet, Mr Harold Lee<, Mr Hugh Price, Mill; Mr Thomas, Cottage; Mr John Lloyd, smith; Mr Thomas Jones, Bryn Asaph; Mr Robert Jone, butcher; Mr George Ed wards, Carryafon; Mr E. H. Parry, Liverpool; Mr H. E. Parry, Liansaiutffraid Mr E. T. Junes, Vron Newydd; Mr John Hughes, Cilewrvch Mr John Jones, Vedw; Mr Amos Williams', Blue Bell; Mr Eliis Owens, Ty Gwyn Mr Hugh Jones, Penybont, &c. Amongst those who gava a helping hand were the following:—Mrs ad the Misses S. Williams, Ap-ithel .Ml,<S Jones, of the Feathers Mrs Williams, London House, Oorwen the Misses Renwig, Miss Jarvis, Mrs and Miss Parry, Llanvaintffiaid; Mis Evans, Tho Recoiy; Mrs Pryce, Mrs Oliver, Dee Bank; Miss Coombes, Ty Mawr; Miss Jones, Mi-s Humphreys, The Queen;' and Miss William*, Corwen. After the proceedings were over, all present proceeded to an adjacent field, where a series of sports were entered into, but we had to leave before they were half over, so that we cannot append a prize list. Dancing kept up till a late hour. the dinner WAS be-ng proceedtd with ail the children and old men ami women of the surrounding Deighbomboo-i were entertained to ttie number of about 600. Mr Robert Jones, of Ty LleWyn, was the caterer, and he gave every satisfaction. These, were the whole of the proceedings, a fine day having been thoroughly enjoyed by about 1,000 people in at.

LLANDUDNO. COMJIISSIOSKBS' MEETING.—A special meeting of tha commissioners was heid on Tuesday, to receive the repoit of ttie engineer on the proposed uf conduit from Talycefu to Llandudno Junction railway station, and the solicitor's report on the proceedings at the reccnt Liverpool as-izes, where the commissioners were defeudiuts at the suit of Mr Bo land, the trustee in the lquidation of Mr^Winter, the contractor for the drainage works. The Rev J. Spinther James presided. In reference to Mr Winter's dfdirô and the lute assize pro- ceedings. Mr Felton did not believe that the plaintiff had the lightest grcuuds for action against the commissioners. —Mr Price said that as the matter hud gone before the law courts it was necessary that it satvl l go to a reference, and he therefore proposed that instructions be given to the solicitor to take what steos lie thought necessaiy iu the of the bo*rd.—Mr Diines seconded the resolution, which was adopted.—A letter was read from the Government Board enclosing a complaint addressed ro them by Major Turner respect- ing the insufficient supply of water, the provision of sewers, the absence of precautions against fire, and other default under the Pablic Health Act, alleged to have been made by the commissioners with respect to Craig- ydon.—The lener was referred to the works and sanitary committee. TaE BISHOPSFIELD TRAGEDY.—Robert Parker, engine driver, who is already coiMnitted for trjai under a coroner's warrant, charged with tne murder of his wife at BIhopijelJ, is still ar. the Chester iiilirtn iry, pending li,8 removal by the county authorities to C.iestcr Castle when a proper place is pr.v.ded for his reception. He is watched night and day by one of the ccjuuty Police and is progressing favourably from the fearful o jary io- flicted upon himself in his desparate attempt to commie suicide. iST. MABTIN'S COLLIERY COMPANY (LIMITED).—The tirst general meeting of this company wis hold at the offices of the company, St. Martin's, ou Saturday, Lord A. E Hill Trevor, M.P., in the chair. The'report presented showed that considerable progr es had Deea made. The water had been got ou oi t ie wakings* aud the mine generally put into such a s Ite that the company would be able to raise coal for sale iumiediutely. The capital uf the company was in shares of £1 each, a gool number of which had been taktn up bv the mimr-, in the ueigbournood. The fcoird of dir.:ctors were re-elected. It is proposed to commence biickmaking as soon as pos^b'e. BAD TRADE AT LIVERPOOL.—Tr,e decline of com- mercial activity at Liverpool, already indicated by i statistics of various kinds, is sr: II hy the icturns presented to the Mersey Dock Board on Tuesday, of the earnings of the pilot boais attacLed to the poit". These akoour.t d, in the quarter ending June 30, to £ 16 709, as comu .r- d wi'h X1G,95S •« the same quarter of 1877* and X17,3(.>7 in the same quarter of 1870. For the q't ir er ending June SOcti ihe gross cardials of the i j boa's amounied to XG-V147, against. £ iJ7. ;)2 for the • | piev:ous twelve months,»and £:4S2 tor the quarter • euding juue, 187G. The decrease in ths ret arcs is attributable to the continued drp ,Ssiou oi tryde which ) Liveipool, ia common with oher town, lias [ S'.ffe: o i. The Pwest, an i the Ch apest New S-acon's 3 Teus are to be kad at C. K. ::0; CJ.\ Fiji:}y .1 SiO'-iery Styrgs, 14, High-street, \V;ex .am.