Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

I MARRIAGE REJOICINGS AT WEST FELTON. On Thursday the pretty village of West Felton presented a gay and lively appearance, from the numbers of people who had congregated to do honour to Bulkeley Hatchett Owen, Esq., of Tedsmore, on the occasion of his marri- age with Miss Heywood. The ceremony was not per- formed at Felton but there were some very substantial tokeds of the wedding in a plentiful supply of beef, which was distributed among the deserving poor of the neighbourhood. The decorations at Mr Hickson's were very beautiful, and comprised a splendid floral and ever- green arch with the mottoes Long life and happiness to Mr and Mrs Owen," and Prosperity to the newly married pair. The committee of management was com- posed of the following gentlemen Mr Arthur Williams, Mr Davies, Red Hill; Mr Howell, West Felton Mr J. W. Hickson, West Felton and Mr Morris, Shottaton. Too much praise cannot be awarded to Mr Arthur Williams, who exerted himself in a most praiseworthy manner to get up these rejoicings. Bv the united exer- tions of the committee the sum of 270 was collected, and expended in beef, beer, tea, and plum cake. The beef was dealt out in a field at the rear of the Punch- 4-L lbs to 6 lbs, according to bowl Inn, in quantities, of 4t lbs to 6 lbs, according to the family. The beer that was given away was supplied by Mr Roberts, of the Fox and Hounds. The luncheon took place in a tent at the back of the Punchbowl, and a very excellent and substantial repast was supplied by Mr George Davies, of the Punchbowl, to which about 70 sat down. The chair was token by Mr Arthur Williams, and the vice-chair by Mr William Edwards. After the cloth had been removed and the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been given and duly honoured, the Chairman proposed Long life and happiness to Bulkeley Owen, Esq., and his Bride, and prosperity to the House of Tedsmore," which was received with great cheering. The tea party took place in the tent after the dinner was over, and about 400 women and children were regaled with tea, plumcake, bread, buns, &c. A variety of rural sports, including races for hats, gown- pieces, petticoats, and various other articles, were in- dulged in in the field. A ball took place at night in the Felton school room and was largely attended. The Shrewsbury Odd Fellows Band was present, and played a variety of airs during the day. REJOICINGS AT THE OWESTBY HOUSE OF INDUSTRY, MOF,DA. -A treat in the shape of a sumptuous dinner, &c, was given to the inmates of this institution, in celebra- tion of the event, Mr B. H. Owen, being chairman of the Board of Directors. The dining hall was most tastefuly decorated with wreaths of evergreens and flowers, interspersed with mottoes, Long life and pro- sperity to Mr and Mrs B. H. Owen, and Success to the House of Tedsmore," May they be happy," &e. A considerable number of visitors were present, amongst whom were the Rev Mr, Mrs, and Miss Lnxmore, Mrs Leah and party, Mr and Mrs Eyeley of Oswestry, Mrs and Miss Wainwright, of Sweeney, the Misses and Master Roberts, Bellevne, Mr and Miss Bull, Oswestry, The Misses Thomas, Oswestry, Newman Stenford, Esq., London, Rev. G. Cuthbert and party, Mr Peter Cromp- ton, Moreton, Miss Owen and Miss Wilcock, Oswestry, G. Owen, Esq., and Mrs Owen, Plas Isa, Mr J. T. Whitridge and Miss Whitridge, Morda, and others. About twelve o'clock ninety of the inmates, including men, women, and children, sat down t) a very excellent and substantial dinner, accompanied by pint of beer for each person, provided by the directors of the house. Dinner was served up by Mr and Mrs Luxmore, Llanymynech; Mr W- J. Bull, and the Misses Bull, Mr J. T. Minett, Mr and Mrs Fulcher, &c. The ap- pearance of the plum pudding, after a solid foundation had been laid of meat and vegetables, was hailed by loud cheers from the youngsters. After the cloth had been drawn, mi.. t» n — -3 > r Aue xvev. JU. UUXIUUrt; ruse auu saia—Jiy gooa. friends, nothing on earth affords me greater pleasure than to see the poor enjoy themselves. You all know that the occasion of this entertainment is the marriage of B. H. B Owen, Esq., chairman of our board, and it is through his instrumentality principally that you have such a treat to-day. I look around me and see you all happy and joyous, both old and young. Your wants, I know, are well attended to, and you are all well-cared for here, both as regards your temporal and spiritual welfare; but to-day you have more than a usual allow- ance of the good things of this life. The business of the house is well managed, and every department is well conducted. Now, I think you ought to be thank- ful for such institutions as this, and more especially for our Oswestry House of Industry. If you had not come in here you would have fewer comforts than you now have. I know from my visitations that your temporal and spiritual welfare are well looked after. Then as to the rising generation. How many boys have gone out as apprentices to a good trade, and have done well in the world, and girls have gone out to service and filled places with great credit. I am sure very much is due to such institutions, and I hope you will drink the health of Mr and Mrs Buckley Owen. This was done with great enthusiasm. Mr Luxmore then proposed the health of Mr Bull, who was, he said, a very valuable member of the board. Mr Bull's health was drunk amidst loud applause. That gentleman responded, and proposed three cheers for Mr Luxmore, in which all joined very heartily. Mr Luxmore acknowledged the complement in a J. 1 1 I I I I.. suuaoie speecn, ana proposed tne neann ot ivir Stitcher, a geutleman in whose praise he (Mr Luxmore) could say a great deal, had not his time been so limited. Mr Fulcher's health was drank amid loud cheers. Mr Bull then proposed the health of Mrs Kentillon, to whose exertions they were indebted for the dinner. This was heartily responded to. The health of Mrs Falcher was then proposed and drunk with hearty cheers. Three more cheers were then proposed for Mr and Mrs Luxmore, when all rose and gave three-times-three in the old English style. Sa veral other toasts having been proposed and responded to, the old men received one ounce of tobacco each, and the women snnft. The children found their way to the play ground, where many races took place for toys, &c. Thfse sports ended, dancing commenced to the strains of the violin and violincello. played by Messrs Ashley and Son, of Oswestry, which was continued until six o'clock, when the inmates, amounting to 110 sat down to a very excellent tea, provided by Mr and Mrs Fulcher and to which ample justice was done. After tea the tables were moved and dancing again resumed with great vigour, including several very excellent hornaioes performed by the old women. Mr Fulcher meanwhile was busy fixing a splendid masric lantern lont I" n, occasion by J. L. Longueville, Esq., Penvlan and th. I exhibition of which added much to the amusement of all present. H?vm? R?hed shadow, on the wall and I night drawing on, Mr Fulcher proposed a f«w7on4 to be sung, Mr and Mrs Fnlcher settin- the examnfo hi giving a duett, «' Many happy returns of the day," very suitable to the occasion. Messrs Whitride, Minett Crompton, and B?ley, gave the inmates a d?y. AS sininz Mr tric^e proposed a vote of thanks to Mr F,?chtr,'a,,d M" Kind*1<» "itt S-w three, for the able manner in which they had conducted the day's rejoicings and the orderly manner in which X°s?wi £ ■SK* T pains Mr Falcher must take with them. Tile inmates were all aesembied toether with the visitors, and joined in "God SalTe the Qaeen," which terminated the pro- ceedin-9. The whole of the pr"eedings were of such • pleasant oWcto t, Ju'> lSr**4i°gl "'IV' Mo1' who had the good fortm. to be p°r«T

OSWESTRY DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW. The annual exhibition of the above society was held yesterday, (Friday) in the Oswestry Smithfield. The show of cattle was very fair considering the ravages of the rinderpest, and the fears of a renewal of the out- break and restrictions yet imposed on their removal. The horses and pigs were quite up to the average in numbers and quality, while poultry was in particularly good feather." Messrs Thomas and Whitfield, the Cross, Oswestry, who carried off the 1st prize, had a most excellent selection of first-class agricultural imple- ments of the newest inventions, while that of W. Clay and Sons, of Ellesmere, was but little inferior. The weather was bitterly cold, but fine and sunshiny, and the company, which was very numerous, included most of the gentry and farmers of the neighbourhood, as well as Oswestry tradesmen. The following is the AWARD OF PRIZES. FARMS AND CROPS. To the occupier of any farm above 150 acres, wno shall have the same under the most approved course of cropping, and in the best state of cultivation. Soil and situation to be considered. A silver cap, value £ 23. The gift of Lord Browalow.-Thomas Mansell, Adcott. To the occupier of any farm not exceeding 150 acres, who shall have the same under the most approved course of cropping, and in the best state of cultivation. Soil and situation to be considered. A silver cup, value f,5, the gift of Lord Brownlow.—Samuel Wil- liams, Middleton. To the occupier of any farm above 150 acres, who shall grow the best 10 acres of swede turnips. The man- agement of the whole of his turnip crop to be con- sidered. A silver cup, value E6; second best, R3, the gift of Lord Browalow.-lst, Samuel Bickerton, Sho- tatton 2nd, John Groom, Hisland. To the occupier of any farm not exceeding 150 acres, who shall grow the best five acres of swede turnips. The whole turnip crop to be considered. A silver cup, value 14 second best, 92, the gift of Lord Brownlow.—1st, John Owen, Kinton; 2nd, William Harding, Maesbury House. CATTLE. For the best short-horned bull above a years oltt, ijo, second best P,2.-Ist, H. Leigh, Buckley; 2nd, William Nevett, Yorton Villa. For the best short-horned bull, under two years old, j65, second best, 22.-lst Richard Legh, Foxhall; 2nd Richard Legh, Foxhall. For the best short-horned cow, in calf or milk, JE3, second best, I.-1st, Richard Foxhall; 2nd, W.A. Provis, The Grange, Ellesmere. For the best short-horned heifer, not above three years old, in calf or milk, 23, for the second best, Yl. -William Nevett, Yorton Villa; 2nd, W. A. Provis, The Grange. J For the best short-horned heifer, under two years Iold, 93, for the second best, El.-Richarcl Legh, Fox- hall; 2nd, Richard Legh, Foxhall. For the best Hereford bull, above two years old, R5, for the second best, ;C2.-lst, E. W. Ward, Crickheath. For the best Hereford bull, under two years old, f,5, for the second best, ;e2.-Only one entry, Thomas Evans, Sweeney. For the best Hereford cow, in calf or milk, £ 3, for the second best, El.-lst, Samuel Plimley, Alberbury 2nd, Samuel Plimley. For the best Hereford heifer, under two years old, X3, for the second best, ;el.-Ist, Samuel Plimley, Alberbury 2nd, Samuel Plimley, Alberbury, (the only one shown). For the best pure Welsh bull, ;C3.-No entry. For the best pure Welsh cow, in calf or milk, 22.- None worthy. For the best bull of any other breed, above two years old, 23, for the second best, LI.-None worthy. For the best bull of any other breed, under two years old, F,3, for the second best, £ 1.—1st, J. R.Ormsby Gore, M.P., The Mnnnt,-No 2nd. For the best cow of any other breed, in calf or milk, 22, for the second best, £ 1.—1st, Samuel Williams, Mid- dleton 2nd, Andrew Price, Bagley. For the best heifer, of any other breed, not above three years old, in calf or milk, E3, for the second best, El.-lst, William Sheraton, Broomhouse 2nd, Andrew Price, Bagley. For the best pair of cows for dairy purposes, each having produced a calf in 1867, zP,5, for the second best, 22.-lst, Richard Legh, Foxhall; 2nd, Joseph Hayward, Weaton. SHEEP. I For the best Shropshire shearling ram, 94, for the second best, E2.-None worthy. For the best Shropshire Ram, of any other age, -64; for the second best, E2.-lgt, Samuel Plimley, Alber- bury 2nd, John Richards, Llynclys. For the best pen of five Shropshire Ewes, which have reared lambs this season, d64 for the second best, 92. —1st, Bowen and Jones, Ensdon House; 2nd, Bowen and Jones, do.; highly commended, P. W. Bowen, Shrawardine Castle. For the best pen of five Shropshire Yearling Ewes, JB5 for the second best, 22.-Ist, Bowen and Jones 2nd, Bowen and Jones. For the best Welsh Mountain Ram, bred by the exhibitor, £3; for the second best, £ 1.—1st, Rees Davies, Dolwar Hall; 2nd, David Davies, Plas Doltnog. For the best pen of five Welsh Mountain Ewes. which have reared lambs this season, bred by the exhibitor, JE3; for the second best, £ 1.—1st, David Davies, Plas Dolanosr; 2nd. David Davies. do. rIGS. I I For the best Boar of any large breed, zC2; for the 1second best, £ 1.—1st, William Sheraton, Broomhouse. For the best Sow, in-pig or milk, of any small breed, £ 2 for the second best, £ 1.—Elizabeth Morris, Day- well (only one shown). I For the best Boar of any small breed, JE2 for the second best, ;el.-lst, John Cureton, Hordley; 2nd, Richard Jones Croxon, Oswestry. For the best Sow, in-pig or milk, of any small breed, £ 2 for the second J. R. Ormsby Gore, M.P., The Mount; 2nd, Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., M.P.; highly commended, R. J. Croxon, Oswestry, and John Jones, Cemetery, Oswestry. I HORSES. I For the best Stallion for agricultural purposes, 25 for the second best, ;e2.-No entry. For the best Mare with foal, for hunting, JE5 for the second best, ;e2.-lst, Thomas Jackson, Oswestry 2nd, I William Kempster, New Cricket; highly commended, John Owen, Kinton, and Dr Rowe, Ellesmere. For the best Mare with foal, for agricultural purposes, E5 for the second best, f,2.-lst, G. J. Saunders, { Piascerrig; 2nd, P. W. Bowen. Shrawardine Castle highly commended, Thomas H. Stokes, Trefonen. For the best two-year-old colt or filly, for agricultural purposes, JE3, for the second best, £ 1. 1st, Rees Davies, Dolwar Hall; 2nd, George Burroughs, Croes- mere. For the best pair of draught horses, JE4, for the second best, 42.-lst, Richard Lloyd, Knockin; 2nd, Richard Legh, Foxhall. For the best Hackney, above four years old, JB4, for the second best, ;C2.-lst, J. G. W. Griffith, Llanycefn 2nd, John Groom, Hisland highly commended, John Humphreys, Erenal. For the best pony, not exceeding thirteen hand"; high, £ 2, for the second best, fl.-lst G. W. Edwards, Woolaton; 2nd, G. J. Saunders, Plascerrig. I T.t LEAPING HORSES. j?or tne oest leaping horse, £ 5; second best, ?3.—i 1st, John Paddock, Ridge; 2nd, John R°ge«, Crick- heath. 0 For the best pony, not exceeding 13 hands high, jES. r for the second ;el.-lst, Thomas Jackson, Oswesti-y I 2nd, Edward Pugh, Oswestry. CHEESE. *0r™e best cheese, not less than 601bs. weight each ?4, ?for t.he second best, £ 2.—1st, Andrew Pnce Bagley; 2nd, John Paddock, Ridge, EUesmere; high§ commended, J. E. Bickerton, Sandford hall. For the five best cheese, not less than 30 lbs. nor more than 60lbs. weight each, 23; for the second best, Sd^ Fll g Cy; 2ad, John Paddock, Ridge, Ellesmere; highly commended, J. E. Bicker- ton, Sandford Hall. 'n BUTTER. tne best tub of butter, not less than 601hs weight, ?? 2; for the second best, £ 1 lst Tn?h Haward, Weston; 2nd, MrsVaaghan.Trede?en H^'f rn HEWABDS. rn 11 n  me Dest tarm labourer, who has been West in the same service or on the same farm, Sra? ? second,?!; third, 10s.—1st, William rT: srvanl to Mr Edward Edwards, The Cri?? 4? years Tudn months 2ad, John Gray, servant to Mr W. S Bicker  Newtoa-on-the-HiH, 38 yeRrS and l??;td: ucT award] °Q 38 a* d 11 nm- ..1- • • 1 iLo Lue aairyMalCL Who haFJ been the longest in the sdme service or on the same farm, £2.-SusannalJ Dari. servant to Mrs BromUy, Eki, ?'. dysilio. Reward offered by Mrs  To the farm labourer, of good character, who shall have his cottage and garden in the neatest and best order, S«W3aB» "-S&JSSSt, £2; third, £1.-No entry. EXTRA. STOCK. U:_1..1- SHEEP.  Evans, Sweeney, five Shropshire down wethers. — PIGS- iiigh commended, Sir W. W. Wynn, But., M.P., I Wynnstay, a blaok sow. M- p -> HORSES. Highly commanded, i-iady WynD, pony; dosepl1 Ed- wards, Pentre House, Chirk, chesnat horse, three years and fonr months; J. W. Roe, Ellesmere, grey mare and foal, sixteen years; Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., M.P., ches- nut stallion, aged. IMPLEMENTS. To the exhibitor of the best and most approved stand of implements for the general purposes of agriculture, E5, second -C3-lst, Stani No. 1, exhibited by Thomas and Whitehead, The Cross, Oswestry; 2nd, Stand No. 2, exhibited by W. Clay and Sons, Ellesmere. POULTRY.—CHICKENS OF 1867. For the best black-breasted red game cockerel and two pullets, JE2; for the second best, El.-First, J. H. Williams, Springbank, Welshpool; second, ditto, ditto. For the best brown-breasted red game cockerel and two pallets, 92 for the second best, A:1.-Only one entered. For the best dnckwing greys and white or piles cockerel and two pullct3, jE2 for the second best, £ 1.— Firafc, George Owen, Park isa; oo&ond, Church and Houlding, Nantwich highly commended, J. H. Wil- liams, Springbank, Welshpool. h For the best dorkmg cockerel and two pullets, x2 for the second best ditto, El. -First, Ganson and Jeffer- son, 13, King-street, Whitehaven; second, Eliza Williams, Henlle, Berriew highly commended, Bailey, Shooter Hill, Longton highly conmended, ditto, ditto; highly commended, Matthew Brooksbank, Manchester. For the best brown or partridge Cochin China cockerel and two pnllets,;e2; for the second best, ;el.-First. E. Tudman, Ashgrove, Whitchurch second, ditto, ditto. For the best white or buff Cochin China cockerel and two pullets. E2 for the second best, El.-First, Georg# Lamb, Wolverhampton; The Hon. Emma Douglas Pennant, Penrhyn Castle. For the best Spanish cockerel and two pullets, 22 for the second best, £ 1.—First, Richard Davies, Canal- street, Chester; second, Francis James, Peckham Rye, marrey; highly commanded, Jabez Walker, Wolver- hampton highly commended, John R. Rodbard, Aid- wick Court Bington. For the best silver or gold pencilled Hamburg cockerel and two pullets, 22 for the second best, El.-First, James Platt, Dean, near Bolton; second, Henry Pickles, jun., Earby, York. For the best silver or gold pencilled Hamburg cockerel and two pullets, 22 for the second best, £ 1.—First, Ashton and Booth, Mottram, Cheshire; second, Nathan Marlor, Denton, near Manchester highly commended, Henry Pickles, jun., Earby, York; highly commended, T. Blakeman, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton. For the best Pramah Bootra cockerel and two pullets, j61 10s for the second best, 15s.-First, Henry Lacy, Lacy House, Hebden Bridge second, The Hon. Emma Djuglas Pennant, Penrhyn Castle, Bangor; highly commended, John Little, Eastgate-row, Chester. For the best cockerel and two pullets of any other distinct variety, 21 10s. for the second best 15s. lst, Robert Charlesworth, 35, Cannon-street, Man- chester; 2nd, Andrew Price, Bagley. For the best game bantam cockerel and two pullets, 21; second, 10s.—First, W. t. Entwistle, Blenheim- place, Leeds; second, James Atkins, jun., Rushall- street, Walsall; highly commended, Edward Comber, Middleton Hall, near vvTarrington; J. R. Jessop, Hull. For the best bantam cockerel and two pullets, any other variety, JB1; second, 10s.—First, Thomas C. Harrison, Beverley-road, Hull second, S. and R. Ashton, Mottram, Cheshire; highly commended, J. R. Jessop, Hull; Robert Charlesworth, Cannon-street, Manchester Edward Taplin, Berwyn, Welshpool. TURKEYS OF 1867. For the best turkey poult aud one hen bird, of 1867, JE1 10s.; second, 15s.-First, Edward Leach, Grave- house, Rochdale second, William Baker Etches, Oak Cottage, Whitchurch; highly commended, Rev. W. J. Mellor, Colwick Rectory, Notts; F. E. Richardson, Bramshall, Uttoxeter. I CHEESE OF 1867. For the best gander and one goose, tl lUs. second, 15s.—First, Mrs Hamilton, Tyddyn, Llanidloes second F. E. Richardson. Bramshall. Uttoxeter. I I DUCKS OF 1867. tor the best Aylesbury drake and two ducks, El 10s; for the second best, 15s.-First, Edward Leach, Grave- house, Rochdale; second, W. Baker Etches, Oak Cottage, Whitchurch. For the best Rouen drake and two ducks, 21 10s. for the second best, 15s.-First, Edward Leach, Grave- house, Rochdale second, Edward Tudman, Asbgrove, Whitchurch; highly commended, Ganson and J effer. son, King-street, Whitehaven. For the best drake and two ducks of any farm yard cross to be j Ildged by weight, j61 for the second best, lOs-Second, Edward Shaw, Plas Wilmot (only lot shown). CHICKENS OF 1867. (CONFINED TO OSWESTRY DISTRICT.) ror the best black-breasted game cockerel and two pnllets, zel 10s.; for the second best, 15s.-Pirst, Henry Cratchloe, Oswestry; second, ditto, ditto. For the best dorking cockerel and two pallets, El 10s for the second best, 15s.—Edward Shaw, Plas Wilmot; second, ditto, ditto. AMATETYRSI PRIZES. Class 23.—For the best Cr une Cock of any age or colour; first, George Owen, Park-isa; second, Henry Crutchloe, Oswestry. COTTAGERS' PRIZES. tjiasg ^4.—tor the best Uock and two Hens of any distinct breed first, John Eccles, Orchard Cottages, Oswestry. EXTRA POULTRY. I Commended, Philip H. Cooke, New Marton, and George Owen, Park-isa. I PRIZES FOR ROOTS, I SWEDISH TURNIPS. ■c or the best six, first, Mrs Vaughan, Trederwen Hall. I YELLOW GLOBE MANGOLDS. For the best six-1st, G. J. Saunders; 2nd, E. Griffiths, Knockin. LONG RED MANGOLDS. For the best six-1st, G. J. Saunders; 2nd, E. Griffiths, Knockin.

REPI BSENTATION OF BIRMINGHAM.— The Birming- ham Trades' Council, composed of delegates from the trades'unions in Birmingham, resolved on Thursday night that it is desirable to send a working man to parliament as third member foi* Birmingham, and ap- I pointed a committee to take preliminary steps. j VUIIQAR ERRORS.—The following are a few vulgar errors to which we desire to call the attention of cur readers :-It is a mistake to suppose that the subscrip- tion price of a newspaper is a clear gain to its proprietor. It is a mistake to suppose that he gets his white aper for nothing. It is a mibtake to suppose that a newspaper is printed without cost. It is a mistake to suppose that a printer can live bodily by faitb. It is a mistake to sup- pose that it is an easy thing to please everybody. It is a mistake to suppose that a paper is not worth buying w' ich contains only what we know and believe already. It is a mistake to suppose that money due for a paper would be as good to us in a year hence as it is now. It is a mistake to believe that we would not be thankful for what is due to us. and for new subscribers. THE PHILOSOPHY OF EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING.— I An American writer asks :—What is advertising ? The art of making your wares known—giving publicity to I your business. You have your wares, others have wants. It is your interest to fill the wants with the wares-to bring producer and consumer, tradesman and purchaser, together. This is the way to do it. Have a good article, ) an article that will do good, and then stick it at them. 1 tiit them in the face with it. This is the art of advertis* lUg. -say you have a hat-a good hat-a hat that is worth having on anybody's head. Well, put it on every. body's head. You can do it by advertising it. Other hatters may make a living; you shall make a fortune- by advertising In all New York there is only one hatter. In Philadelphia there are imposing piles of brownstone owned by Dr. Jayne. They are built out of advertising. In New York there is a huge pile on Broad. way, worth its weight in gold, and an acre of land of fabulous costliness, the property of Dr. Brandeth. All ot it goes to the credit of advertising. Brandeth's pills are household words—because Brandeth was an adept in advertising-only this and nothing more. There is proof on every hand, then, that there is money in advertising. There is only one here and therein any branch of money making that looms up and fills the public eye, an d monopolises the public purse. These are they who un- derstand the art of advertising, and appreciate the indis- putable fact that the way to make money out of advertis- ing is to stick to it. To make advertising pay, it Mus t irstuck to with all the pertinacity that is indispensable to success in the prosecution of every other art. There are some men in this country who spend fifty thousand and others who spend one hundred and fifty thousand dollars for advertising. And every one of them is getting rich out of advertising- When Professor Holloway began his business he was his own compounder and porter. Now he spends between 40 000 and 150,000 pounds per annum in advertising, and employs Bocae hundreds of hands. A good article and well advertised has raised him to a most wealthy poaition. Printed at the Advertiser and General PrilLtiig Establishment, Advertiser Buildings, Hope-street Wrexham, in the County of Denbigh and pablishea on Fridays and Saturdays at the above Offices, and also at the Establishment of Messrs Pring and Price, High Street, Mold, in the County of FlttlG; at the shop of Mr. Erasmus Edwards, Corwen, i_n ,n0 County of Merioneth; at Mr. C. G. Bayley's, The CrSg, Oswestry, in the County of Salop; and at the Estahlish- ment of Mr. F. P. Evans, Foregate street, ChesterNI1 the County of Cheshire by SELINA BAYLEY, O. 8, King-street, Wrexham aforesaid; CHARLES GEORGI BAYLEY, The Cross, Oswestry, aforesaid and GEOBO* BRADIJBT, Grave Park, Wrexham, aforesaid. October 5th, 1867.

ACREFAIR.—WESLEYAN CaAPFL.-Tiie new English Wesleyan Chapel is now well lighted np with gas, and a handsome clock, the gift of Mr George Edwards, of Trevor House, has been put up in the front of the gallery. The clock was supplied by Mr N. S. Scotcher, Wrexham. WEL-H BAPTISTS IJT LIVERPOOL, The Welsh Baptist Church at Mount Vernon Hill, held their annual meeting this year on Sunday and Monday last, when the Hevs, H. Gwerfyl James, Mold; R. Ellis, Llanefydd; and R. Evans, Stanhope-street, officiated. The congregations, collections, and sermons were ex- ceedingly Yood. The church is under the pastoral care of thc Rev, D. Howells, and is about building a new chapel, which will cost them from 42,000 to 23,000. TRYDDYN -OJ[tDP-R OF DRUIDS.—A new lodge, en- titled The Heart and Hand," No. 1176, of the order Druids Flint District, was opeued at the house of Mr Robert Griffiths, Hand Inn, Tryddyn, on Friday last the 27th ult. The ceremony of opening the lodge took pW> at seven o'clock by officers feúm the Bagillt, Flint, and Leeswood Lodges, and 69 members were initiated. There is every prospect of this becoming a strong lodge in a few months. We are glad to learn that the Flint District is increasing rapidly, it now comprises 10 lodges and contains nearly 600 members, beinir ,:llv established five years. PAS GOB. TEA PARTY.—On Monday lrost the annual tea pariy and spurts took place at the Buck Inn, Bangor, when Mr Bickeriou'd catering and the fine day brought ft l:tre company together, 150 sitting down to tea. After It a was over there were two smart coracle races. For the linst there were five entries. The winners be. ing Jonathan Maddox, 1st, and Moses Young, 2nd. There were four entries for the second race, and in this George Dunhabin secured the 1st price, Moses Young again coming in second. After theraces dancing and other amusements commenced and were kept up to a late hour. FLINT CRICKET CLUB.-The membrs of this club celebrated We closing of their present season by dining together on Tuesday evening, at the Cross Foxes Inn, Fimt. When first established-two years ago—the number of members enrolled in the club was about six- teen, but since that period their number has been very considerably augmented, and at the close of their second season their members aiil-,vilat is most essential—their funds, are in a very healthy condition, vhich will enable them to eater upon th "ir third season under much. more favourable auspices than on either of the previous oc- casions. After dining, to;ist, song, and sentiment were the order of the evening, which was most agreeably Spent. BERSHAM CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The children of this school, numbering about 50, assembled on Thursday last at the residence of Mr Greville, of Laurel Grove, and were liberally entertained with tea and plum cake. Several old people who attend the service on Sunday were also regaled. Bjth before and after tea the company whom Mus Greville hal invited to be present, ontered into the various amusements with the children. A ijuantity of presents were divided amongst them consisting of books, articles of clothing, &c., &c. At their departure the Rev. J. Dixon spoke a few kind and encouraging worcli. A very pleasant evening was spent, and all went home satisfied and delighted. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.— The second of a series of musical and literary entertainments were held on Thursday, September 26th, at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Penjifordd, to assist in defraying the cost of a schoolroom about to be erected near that place of wor- ship, aud was attended by a numerous and respectable audience. E. G. Buttery, Esj., presided. The musical department consisted of sacred compositions, and the highly approving manner in which they were received indicated that by introducing devotional element the promoters had taken a step in the right direction, and which they purpose continuing. The Lord's Prayer," a trio by West, was effectively rendered. "Do Good," an attractive piece, was especially applauded. The school children sang well, and the readings given were Of a lively and instructive character. TEMPERANCE MEETING AT BANGOR.—A temperance meeting was held in the Infant Schoolroom, Bangor, on Wednesday evening last. The Rev. G. P. Harris pre- sided. Addresses were delivered by Mr Thomas Pritchard and Mr Richard Horn. It need not be said (his popularity as a temperance lecturer being well known) thut for about an hour and a half the company enjoyed an excellent lecture, full of wit and humour at the expense of their sides. Harriet Steen, daughter of Mr Job Steen, of the Gate, Bangor, sang a solo in an excellent style, accompanied by her father on the bass violin. The Chairman, in an appropriate speech, pro- posed a vote of thanks to the lecturers, which was carried unanimously. Tne meeting concluded by a vote of thanks to the chairman and singing the Doxology. Six signed the pledge.

M OLD. CONVICTION OF Two BEAUTIES.—On Saturday last a womau named Phcebe Evans was brought before J. Wynne Ey ton, Eiq., charged by P.C. Ellis with being drunk and riotous in the streets. Sentenced to be im- prisoned for fourteen days.—On Tuesday another Woman named Mary Maloney was brought before the Rev. Jeiikin Davies, charged with a similar offence, and sentenced to the same term of imprisonment. THE BAPTIST CHkPtL.-The fourth evening enter- tainment was given in the above chapel on Wednesday last, when the Rev. H. Giverlyl James presided. After a short address on the utility of these meetings, the fol- lowing programme wag creditably gone through :The Parson and one of his hearers," by Mr J. Davies Beautiful Star," the Misses Williams and Simon The Drunkard's House," by Mr S. Hughes a Welsh air, by Miss II. Hugiies; The Two Tailors," by Mr A. Adams a song by Mr D. H. Jones; The one-eyed servant," by Miss S. Jones; song, "Yr amser gwell," by Mr J. Griffiths; Y Twr," by Mr Thomas Owen "I'd choose to be a diisv," by Miss S. Jones; and The Cuckoo," by the Choir. PETTY SESSIONS.—Friday, Sept. 27th, before E. Pemberton, Esq., a. id the Rev. J. Davies. Sunday Trading.—-idw.irJ Lewis, Blue Bell Inn, Buckley, was ch:ug¡>tl by P.C. Pipkin with hiving his house open on Suudiy m.u-alng, the 8th ult. The constable stated that he visited the house at nine o'clock on the morning in question and found a person named Wainwright in a back room, and a pot containing ale before him on the table. Mr C. Parry defended, and Stated that the man was a lodger, and that the ale sup- plied was not sol.l. Witnesses were called, who proved this to be so. Dismissed. Drunk and Riotous —Thomas Brown, of Prince's Yard, was charged by P.C. Ellis with this offence, and was ordered to pay costs. —William Edwards was charged by his wife, Mary, who stated that they were seperated about ten years ago, and that he was con- stantly in the habit of annoyiug her and her children. He kicked the door and wis very riotous on the 13th nit. Fined 5s and costs. Offence (if) lin-tt the Highway let.—Andrew Rourko was charged by P.C. J. Hughes with allowing a donkey to stray on the highroad at Buckley, on 17th ult., and was ordered to pay costs. LOCAL BOARD, THURSDAY.—Present:—Mr J. Jones (chairman), \Ir Joel Williams, Mr G. Bellis, Mr Henry Roberts, Mr Corbett, Mr W. Jones, Mr J. Lloyd, Mr Hugh Roberts, and Mr W. Turner. The minutes of the last board were read and con- firmed. Drainage Accounts.—Mr Jonathan Hughes's account for extras, including nine manholes, cartage of pipes I from the station, and extra lengths of drain, was passed as correct, as also was Mr Aydon's for plans of private drainage. Notices to Property OionCrS.-SDme conversation was carried on respecting the notices to be given to property owners to drain into the main sewer, and it was decided that printed notices should be given at once. Surveyor's Report.—-Mr Mitou, surveyor and inspec- tor of nuisances, repm-tal t'nt he had visited the lodging-houses; they were clean, in good condition, and not overcrowded. The people of Maesydre were willing to pay for water if they could have it. I Increase of Salary.An increase of 2s. per week to Mr Eat,)n's salary a3 rat3 collector and inspector ef nuisances was voted. Division of Boar l fFork,Tiie road surveyor was ordered to divide eqaallv all orders for work required by the board between tlw ditIdrent tradespeople. Tanks for the Sew igi.— T:ie Chairman called the attention of the board to this subject, and suggested that the tanks miht be erected in Gas-lane, there being 2i yards in leucyth by four yards wide of waste land at the side of the lane. It was questioned whether that would be sufficient for the erection of the tanks, and the board retired to view the spot.—Mr Hugh Roberts m»v.a l, an-I Mr J. Willia ns seconded, that the tanks be erected in or ieir G i-i-lane, the exact spot to be here- after iix-id. T,nd irs for the erection of tha tanks were ordered to bo ilvrtrr.issd for. The two tanks are to be 45 feet long, I foet deep, atil 9 feet wide. They were proposed to ba let by nrvitr-ict by Mr Henry Roberts, seconded by Mr Hagh R i )erts. Water for II ti,,i -1 1,-e. r lie Chairman called attention to tha scarcity of water af, Maesydre, and said he was of opinion that the boa>*d il l compel the Water Company to supply the mh 1..(' ':s of this plaoe with water.- Several members of t u board said it was a most dis- tressing case; people in groups of some dozens were man at a neighbouring woll waiting their turn to get er. They might be seen there at three o'clock in the morning and often all night.—Mr Vaughan, deputy clerk, said the matter had been mentioned at the previous board, and Mr R. Williams had promised to take the case before the meeting of the directors.—Mr W. Jones, a shareholder and director, said they had had a meeting, and that there were several applications for water from Maesy* dderwen, which the directors would attend to. They had also proposed to carry a main pipe through the Vicarage field to supply Maesydre, in order that they might get the water out of the lower reservoir, the supply ia the higher one being insufficient.-The Chair- mau Casked in what year of our Lord that was likely to be accomplished. It appeared the time had not been fixed. DENBIGH. I CHAMPION PLOUGHING MATCH AND DRAINAGE COU- pjifinoN.—Yesterday (Friday) the annual competition of plough men, who took the first prizes in their re- spective districts among the local matches in connection with the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Society, took place in a field belonging to Mr Foulkes, Graig, Denbigh. The successful local ploughman from each district—viz., the Abergele, Corwen, Mold, Ruthin, Rhyl, and Wrexham—were on the ground at 9 o'clock in the morning, and the task alloted to them was com- pleted by about four o'clock. The awards of the judges was as follows :-1st, Mr Foulkes, Kilford; 2nd, Mr Wynn, Prestatyn, 3rd, Mr Jones, Cornel, Mold; 4th, Mr Williams. Holywell. ELLESMERE. I HARVEST IHANKSGIVING.—lhe usual thanksgiving sarvice on account of the harvest was held last Sunday in the parish church. At the conclusion of the services a collection was made on behalf of the Ellesmere Dis- pensary, and the Provident Club, amounting to upwards of E13. FIRE.—A fire broke out on Tuesday evening last, on the stack yard at Shade Oak Farm, the residence of Mr Nixon. Intelligence arrived in Ellesmere about eight p.m., when the engines were at once got out, and one started, leaving the one with the hose, tubes, &c. behind. A scene of confusion then arose which would bafild des- cription. The firemen, who are chiefly men closely approaching threescore ana ten in age, took their seats ou the engine, leaving the harnessing of the horses to t ie crowd, which bad assembled, and was not of the most orderly character. On the word "right" being given the started but only for a short distance,—the harness had been put on wrong. Three or four times was this scene gone through before they got clear of the town the venerable body of fireman, with their grey locks" flying with the breeze, sitting like statues the whole of the time, with a police officer sitting at the rear of the engine, for the purpose, we presume of taking care that none of the olli-gentleinen fell off, and it is to be hoped his kindness will be duly appreciated. On the arrival of the engines at the fire, it was seen that little good could be done, excapt to prevent the fire spreading to the house. The whole of the stacks and farm buildings were destroyed. Several of the farmers and gentlemen about the neighbourhood intend starting a subscription on behalf of Mr Nixon, whose property was not insnred. Suspicion seems to have fallen on one of the servant girls, named Jane Hales, has having caused the fire, and on being arrested by Sergeant Thomas she strongly denied the charge, but subsequently stated, that after milking the cows she went to turn them out in the field, and that on returning to the cow house for two tins of milk she had left there, it was too dark for her to see, and she struck a match, which she threw on the ground, but did not do it purposely. On Thursday morning she was taken before S. K. Mainwaring, Esq., and remanded till Monday. PETTY SESSIONS, INIO -,DtY.-Be fore R. G. Jebb, Esq., and Captain Mainwaring. The jury lists were presented at this special sessions from Welshampton, Ellesmere, and Hordley. The Love of Dritik.-Georcre Elliot, a notorious poacher, just out of gaol, was charged by Sergeant Thomas, with being drunk and riotous on the night of the 1st ult. Being an old offender he was fined 40s. and costs in default, one month. Cows Straying.—James Bignall, of Coptivlnney, railway labourer was charged by Sergeant Thomas with allowing a cow to stray on a highway at North- wood. Case dismissed.—Samuel Davies, of the same place, labourer, was charged by Sergeant Thomas with a similar offence, and, having no defence, was fined 7s., including costs.—These two defendants being tenants of Mr. Mainwaring, he retired while the cases were heard. Poaching.—John Jukes, cowman to Mr. Charles Parry, of Haughton, was charged by Mr H. Davies, keeper, with using a dog and nets, on the 22nd ult., to kill rabbits, on lands over which Mr Mainwaring has the right to shoot. The keeper stated that he was going over Mr Parry's farm during church time, it being Sun- day, and found defendant using a pick and some nets over rabbit holes, and he had one rabbit in his posses- sion.—Fined Rl, including costs, this being his first offence. Mr Mainwaring retired during the hearing of this case. Two of a Trade.-Jobn Jones, bricklaver, Ellesmere, charged Job Reeves, "a brother chip" with assaulting him ia High-street. Mr Ponton for defendant.—Complain- ant stated that he was sitting on an empty box in front of Mr Brotheridge's shop, at seven o'clock at night, when defendant came to him and challenged him to fight. Complainant said he (defendant) was too large for him, and got up on his legs, upon which defendant struck him on the ear and made it bleed. At that moment Sergeant Thomas came up, and prevented any- thing farther.- Serjeant Thomas corroborated this evidence—Mr Ponton's defence was that defendant had been provoked some three or four nights previously, and he called a witness naua-d Ralphs to say that complain- ant kicked defendant before the latter struck him. Ser- geant Thomas, however, on being appealed to by Mr Jebb, said he saw no kicking, and if there was any it mast have been before he came upt Fined 5s., and costs in default, fourteen days. RUTHIN". HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—Business was nearly sus- pended throughout the town, yesterday (Friday). Thanksgiviog meetings being held alternately in all the Dissenting places of worship. The meetings were well attended, especially the evening one, which was held in Rhos-street chapel. LOCAL PLOUGHING MATCH.—The ploughing match of the Ruthin district in connection with the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Society, took place this year on Tuesday last, in a field belonging to Mrs Maysmor, Rhyd-y-cilgwyn farm. Ten tealas entered the field at nine o'clock in the morning, and the ploughing was completed about fonr, an hour extra being granted in consequence of the hardness of the soil-a strong grove —caused by the late continued dry weather. The plough- ing was pronounced good. The jaivei were Mr D. Roberts, Pont-tillen; Mr E. Davies, Ty'nycae m and Mr W. Davies, Penygraig, atter about two hours exam- ination, awarded the prizes to the following team owners, 1st, Mr Foulkes, Kilford, JB3 2nd, Mr Moses Hughes, Bodynys, f,2 3rd, Mr Symonds, Hendre, 21 4th, Mr John Jones, Ty coch, 10s. OSWESTRY. I HUTTER AND UHEESE FAIR.— i ne montiitv tair tooic place on Wednesday, and there was about 630 tubs of batter and 60 tons of cheese shown. Oar quotations for batter are IOjj.1 to lljl per lb.; skim cheese, 25s. t) 35s. fat cheese, 55s. to 57s. per cwt. Bacon 8d., and hams 9d. per lb. ROBBERY OF TURNIPS, &c.-William Roberts of Oswestry, was charged before R. J. Venables and J. R. O. Gore, Esq., on Mondiy, by Superintendent Gough, with stealing a quantity of growing turnips an l potatoes from a field in the occupation of Air Hashes, Pentrecoed. Prisoner, in whose possession Superintendent Gough found the articles, said that he took the things as he wanted a poultice to put on his arm. Ordered to pay a fine, including costs and the value of the property, of 15s. 6d. The money was paid, L.5 83. being found upou him at the time of apprehension. CASTLE STREET.—Mr Parry and Mr Jacks have set an example worthy of imitation by the other holders of property in Cistle Fields. Through their exertions the gas mains are being laid along Castle-street from the Cottage Hospital to within a few yards of Trinity Church Schools. They have also set to work a large number of men to repair the permanent road way previous to sur- rendering it to the Local Boird, who have long ago offered to accept, maintain, and keep in repair in future auy of the public roads were new property is erected, provided the road is placed in repair t) the satisfaction of their surveyor previous to his surrender to the Board. DISCOVERY OF A DEAD vHILO IN A Dircii.-On Tuesday last an inquest was held before John Sides Davies, Esq., at the Kive Bells, Willow-street, upon the body of a female child, age unknown, which had been found on the previous day in a field between the Grey- hound and the National Sc hool.—Mr John Taylor was foreman of the jary,-Isaac Evans, a boy aged 8, said that on the previous day he and another boy in coming from school went into a field held by Mr Edwards, at the Gates," to gather blackberries. They found a bundle in the ditch, which they took into the lane at the back of Mr. Peate's house, and opened. They found a baby inside, so they put it down and ran away.—Richd. Edwards, labourer, Willow-street, deposed that between twelve and one o'clock on Monday he saw a numbir of persons running down the lane by the turnpike gate, and on following them he found a lot of boys standing round the body of a child. The cloth which had been tied roand the body was opened. Witness delivered the body to P.S. Dancan.-Dr Fuller said he had examined the body of a child lying dead in the gaol.. It seemed to be from six to seven months growth, I and was 14 inches in length. There were no external marks of injury, with one apparent exception, a wound of the skin of the front part of the head. The wound had not the usual appearance of having been inflicted upon a living body. From the stage of maturity and :e appearance the body generally presented, he judged it highly probable that the child was still-born, and this view was confirmed by an examination of the viscera. It was possible that a child of that growth might have been born alive, but it could not have long survived its birth. The child, he was satisfied, was still-born. It was afflicted with water on the brain.—By the jury: Judged that it had been born within forty-eight honrs previous to the discovery. It was very probable that the wound on the head was caused by the boys letting the body fall on the ground.—The jury returned a ver- dict to the effect that that the child was still-born. READING AND RECITATION CLASS' DRAMATIC ENTER- TAINMENT. —The members of this class, in connection with the Institute, gav their first entertainment thilJ season on Monday, in the Public Hall. The programme was much more ambitions than is usually met with in similar affairs. The departure from the Penny Real- ing" routine of select extracts, intermingled with songs, by the substitution of real dramatic pieces, although meeting with considerable opposition from a certain section of the members of the Institute, proved eminently successful. The audience who assembled on Monday evening to witness the performance of the Oswestry Amateurs, numbered nearly a thousand. The usual course at dramatic performances was reversed on this occasion, the farce being acted fl- -t an I the drama as an afterpiece. In lieu of an orchestra, Mrs Bromham per- formed a piece or two on the pianoforte, and for a pro- logue was given a reading by Mr J. W. Jones, a medley by Mr C. W. Bayley, and a comic' song by Mr Harm- ston. After this, the curtain was drawn for the opening farce, and revealed a modern lodging-house parlour, with its proper appointments in facto. No 1 Round the Corner' is a piece of very slight literary pretensions. Nobbier (Mr Golds worthy; lacks a coat, and Flipper (Mr R. Jones), a pair of boots; and No. 1 is a pawn shop. The fun of the piece consists in the slight inconveniences which arise through want of these useful 'II. articles 01 apparel, and the mutual recriminations of the two worthies in their extremity. The plot of the Harvest Home' may be shortly described as follows John Garner, a benevolent farmer (Mr Goldsworthy) aiopts a couple of orphans, Mabol (Mr R. Jones) and Andrew Radford (Mr G. E. Evans), the latter of whom procures a clerk's situation in a banking house, while Mabel remains as housekeeper to the farmer. A robbery is committed in the bank, and a portion of the notes are discovered in Andrew's lodgings. Andrew, terrified at the discovery, flies and takes refuge in Garner's barn, with a view to obtaining a sum of money from his sister to enable him to escape to America. She tries to per- suade him to give himself np, bat he lacks fortitude to face a prison. Then the sister tries to borrow money from her master, who refuses to lend it until he knows the purpose for which it is required. A rejected suitor of Mabel's, Dick Darrell, a dissipated young farmer (Mr C.;W, Bayley), gets a placard from a mail guard, which he offers to destroy if Mabel will marry him, but how the destruction of one pI. rd will blot out the publicity of the crime, we are not informed. The offer is refused, and the younjj villain departs vowing venge- ance. An extraordinary individual here appears on the scene, a Mr Samuel Lexicon (Mr J. Watkin Jones), a peripatetic lexicographer, in search of words for a new dictinary, and shortly afterwards Mr Lynx, a detective (Mr E. Roberts), arrives in pursuit of Andrew. While Lynx draws Garner on one side, two gipsies, Charley Cooper (Mr G. Jones) and Nat Lovell (Mr Howell) are discovered loafing about, and frighten away the peaceful Mr Lexicon. Then re-appears Mabel, carry- ing refreshments to her brother in the barn, and at the sight of her the gipsies hide. The coast being thus clear, the two worth j rob the farm-house of money, a ham, and a clock. Lynx and Garner dis- cover the loss, and Mabel being discovered stealing out of the barn, of course the only reasonable supposi- tion on the part of the shrewd detective is that she has also been stealing the ham. Darrell then comes on the scene, and does his best to keep the detective and farmer np to the beli t Lynx goes to the barn, which Mabel defends, and in the scuffle Radford comes out, pitchiug Darrell over, to the evident satisfaction of the gods, who always lean to virtue's side. Lexicon here asfain makes his appearance with the information that Mabel innocent, the gipsies being in custody. Darrell I still exults that at least Radford is guilty, when Lynx, (who ha3 never left the premises !) turns round on him, ) and says that the real robber has been apprehended in I London, and has confessed. Darrell rushes off dis- gusted, and Lexicon gives him a word of ironical en- couragement at parting. Garner does the amiable to some purpose, for he makes a verbal will on the spot, leaving all his money to Mabel and Andrew. Then comes the usual moral tag, and virtue reigns triumphant. The delineation of the various characters by the amateurs was worthy of all praise. In the drama especially Mr J. W. Jone3'd genuine comedy in the character of Lexicon, was warmly applauded, while the serio-comic character of Darrell by Mr Bayley was well brought out. Some of his postures and tones would have added laurels to an actor of burlesque. Mr Evans and Mr Goldsworthy were also successful, and Mr G. Jones, Mr Howell, and Mr Robeits did full justice to their respective parts. The songs of the evening were exceedingly good. Mr Bayley was called and re-called, and each time was greeted with loud up- plause. Mr G- Evans, in Polly Perkins, was joined by the audience, which, by that time had got the steam up to an exciting point. Mr Dales, of Willow-street, was costumier, and the scenery was painted by Mr Charles Vaughan. The performance was repeated, with an alteration of songs, on Wednesday evening, and the pro- ceeds devoted towards the expenses of scenery and stllge appointments. We understand, that in the course of a few weeks, the Reading and Recitation Class in- tend to place their services at the disposal of the pro- moters of the Cottage Hospital, with a couple of new pieces.