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HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. WEATHER PERMITTING. W. W. WVNXS HOUNDS. WILL JIEET OX. Saturday. JamMi" 3rd .New-street Lane Lodge I Monday. January oo.oo.oo,oo.Cock Bank Gate Wednesday, January 7tli Iscoed Friday, .Tanu ,oo.oo.Gobowen Saturday, January 10th .oo.Whitchurch At 10.30. THE XOKTFI MONTGOMERY HARRIERS. Saturday. JanuM-y 3rd .Trefnanney Wednesday. January (th Llawryewiu Saturday, January llitl1 .oo.oo.Llanfechain At 11. THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS. Saturday colwyn Monday. January 5th Pontrylfydd Thursday, January sth .t;ose Hill Saturday, January l'.ltli Hafodunos At 10.30. THE LUDLOW HOUNDS. Saturd.iv, January 3rd /.Hopton Heath Station Tuesday, January (itli Oakley Park Ffidav, January Caynhain Court At 10.30. THE V. C. H. fiaturdav, January 3rd .Yatya.d Wednesday, January 7th .Dyserth Castlo Saturdav, January 10th Llanbedr A f-i I THE ALBRIGHTON HOUNDS. Saturday, Four Ashes Monday, January 5tli Apley | Tuesday, January (jth Little Onn Thursday, January sth .Dullmaston Saturday, January 10th .Giffarll's Cross At 10.45. THE UNITED PACK. Saturday, .January 3rd .Castle Hotel, Bishop's Castle At 10.30. THE ANGLESEY HARRIERS. Saturday, January 3rd Coedana At 11.30. THE NORTH SHROPSHIRE HOUNDS. Afolifi,tv January 5th.Fifth Milestone Baschurch-road Friday, .Timu:ry !lth .EIIerton Hall At 10.45. THE CARNARVON HARRIERS. Mou?v Jann:irv Sth. -G!anx?H& Gate Thursday, January 8th .Penygroes At 11.30. n THE SHREWSBURY HOUXDS. Mond-.y, January 5th Frodesley Village Thursdav .January Sth .4th blestone Pitchford-road At 10.45. THE WHEATLAND HOUNDS Tuesday, January lith .Chettoll Village Friday; January 9th .Ditton Priors At 10.45.

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District News. I MOLU. I DRAMATIC EXTEUTAINMHNT.—On Thursday and Friday evenings, two amateur dramatic entertain- ments were given in the Assembly Room, Market Hall, in aid of the funds of the Mold Cottage Hospi- tal. The front and reserved seats were very well filled on Thursday night, but the.other seats were not so well occupied, most of the general public waiting until last night, when it was expected the hall would be very full. The entertainment commenced with the comedy of The Jacobite," by Mr J. R. Planehe, the following being the characters :— Sic Richard Wroughton, Bart.Mr C P Douglas. Major Murray (The Jacobite).Mr F. Steward Raikes, Rifle Brigade. John Duck Air C. W Duncan. Lady Somerford .Mrs P. C Yorke. Widow Pottle (Lady of the Crooked Billet) Miss Raikes. Patty Pottle (her daughtel-). Miss H. C. Clough. The date of the piece was laid in the time of George when there were so many of ,the old ^English fIaIm., ilies in sympathy with and plotting for the return of the Pretender. Major Murray had engaged deettly In those schemes and had been obliged to leave the country, but in Lady Somerford, a young widow with large and valuable estates, he had more than a warm friend. She interested herself on his behalf, using her influence with her cousin, Sir Richard Wroughton, a partisan of the Government de facto, to obtain through the Duke of Newcastle a pardon from the king for her lover. Sir Richard did so, but was more influenced by cupidity than Cupid, and had an eye not so much on the widow as her estates, which he could only procure either by a marriage with her or an assignment from her. He looked to the pardon as the means of forcing on the marriage and so used it. But the Major appeared on the scene, prematurely in some respects, but just in the uiek of time, and the Crooked Billet, a wayside inn, kept by Widow Pottle was the place of meeting for the lovers. Widow Pottle had a very pretty daughter—Patty Pottle, for whose sake John Duck. ? stout youth with no very good looks, and a somewhat awkward manner, had resigned the easy competence of 15s a week, for the miserable pittance of 5s a month and hi« hoard at. the Crooked Billet. Ke declared his v_- passion for Patty, but the mother was inexorable, telling him not to put that question to her daughter until he could produce one liundved guineas. For- tunately for John a rendezvous for that very night had been made by the lovers, but by some mischance the note had fallen into the hands of Sir Riehard, who arrived at the billet just as John was about making his exit. He employed John as a spy on the lovers, and he hid himself in an -old coffer which happened to be in the room The lovers arrived, as under such circumstances they may always be depended on to do, but John did not keep quiet, and the Major drew him out of his hiding place, quailing with fear. Of course, he told the Major why he was in the cotfer, and that generous individual gave him two hundred guineas for holding his tongue. Sir Richard, however, was not to be baulked. He arris eu on the scene just in time to be too late to catch the lovers, but in the nick of time to catch John, who was marched to prison, searched, and his booty taken from ,him. The following day the parties meet in the hall cf Sir Richard, who detains the pardon, and arrests the Major, who by some hocus pocus has been made his private secretary, under the name of Mr Baidic, overnight. In his anxiety to get the Major out of the way, he forgets John, who goes up the chimney to be out of the way. Lady Somerford conies in, demsjids the pardon, and defies Sir Richard, who puts the pardon in the fire place, and is about to apply the taper to it when John drops out of his hiding place, snatches up the pardon, and gives it the lady to the discomfiture of the great man. Then, of course comes the tableux. and there is a pair of weddings after the manner of all stories. The characters were well sustained throughout, though one could not witness without surprise the rich dresses of Widow Pottle and her charming daughter. Innkeeping, and in a miserable house too, must have been a better pay- ing game than it is now, to enable the inmates to ap- pear as they diij. But, that is a mere matter of detail, and we mention it in no carping spirit. When all acted so well, and for such a purpose, it would be in- vidious to make any comparisons. The entertain- ment was a thoroughly enjoyable one, and the thanks of the managers of the institution and of the public generally, are due to the ladies and gentlemen who, at great cost and trouble to themselves, have got up the tin f.- rf'i i II m p TI t. w. OSWESTRY. THE MAYOR AND THE POLICE.-Last week the Mayor (Mr John Morris) presented the police of the borough and the two market inspectors with a goose each. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Tuesday night, the members of the Church of England Temperance Society gave an entertainment of music and recitations at the Victoria Rooms. The chair was taken by the Rev. W. Howell Evans. .rhere was a moderite WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.—There was a moderate supply of cattle, sheep, and pigs at the Smithfield on Wednesday. Mr S. Bickerton sold 33 cattle and calves, and 69 sheep and pigs; Messrs Pugh and Stokes sold 30 cattle and calves, and 44 sheep and pigs Messrs T. and W. Whitfield sold 20 cattle and calves, and 372 sheep and pigs and Mr J. C. McKie sold 43 cattle and calves, and 71 sheep and pigs. THE NEW YEAR'S FESTIVAL.—The New Year's Festival on Monday next is expected to be a great success. Lord Newport and Mr Henry Leslie are the presidents. Mr Barnby, the well-known composer, is the musical adjudicator, and the programme is a very full and varied one. The shops will be closed, and the day will be observed as a general holiday in Oswestry. MOTHERS' MISSION.—On Monday, at the Victoria Rooms, Miss Stanford gave her usual tea to the members of this mission. Grace was said by the Vicar (the Rev. Howell Evans), who afterwards gave an appropriate address. The ladies present were :— Miss Stanford, Mrs Howell Evans, Miss Longueville, Miss Lucy Lloyd, Miss Menlove, Mrs Redfern, Miss Legh, Miss Ford, and Mrs Davies. THE REREDOS.—A vestry was held at St Oswald's Church, on Saturday, to sanction the proposed raising of the east window and the erection of a reredos be- neath it, which only a few parishioners attended. The Vestry approved, of the proposed work, and of the Vicar's suggestion that figures of our Lord and I' the four Evangelists, St. Peter and St. Paul, and the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist, should be sculp- tured on the reredos. Mr Fletcher Rogers suggested that the public ought to have an opportunity of ex- ing their opinion upon the figures, and it was arranged that if any desire to reconsider the question was ex- hibited, the Vicar should call another meeting. LARCENY.—On Saturday, before J. G. Dumville Lees and Chas. Wright. Esqrs., Edward Rogers, of Hengoed, laborer, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a slop, of the value of 2s Gd, from Dav- well, in July last, and a pair of boots of the value of 5s, from Pentre Kendrick. The boots and slop were recovered by P.S. Edward Morris at Mr Dale's pawn- shop in Willow-street. A warrant was issued for the apprehension of the prisoner, but he absconded. He was apprehended on the 18th December at If ton Heath by P.C. Turner. The prisoner pleaded guilty. For stealing the slop he was committed for seven days' hard labor, and for the second offence fourteen days. INQUEST.—An inquest; was held at the White Lion Inn, Willow-street, on Saturday evening, before Mr --1_- T' ó" illll-.7 nf tSOIill OIUcS tXLLKJ. l». J"J1 Mr Thos. Mitchell was foreman, to enquire into the I cause of the death of James Mates. Mr Brooker, chief inspector of the Great Western Railway, Mr Corlev, stationmaster, Oswestry, and Mr Thomas Porteous, locomotive superintendent, Shrewsbury, were present to watch the proceedings on behalf of the company. The jury returned a verdict fhat the deceased came by his death whilst trespassing on the Great Western Railway, being accidentally run over by an engine and carriages, and from the injuries he received on the 20th of December he died at the Oswestry Cottage Hospital on the 27tli December. CHRISTMAS AT THE WORKHOUSE.—The inmates, to the number of 190, were, by the liberality of the Directors, regaled with old English fare of roast beef and plum pudding, the complements of which were to each man 1 pint of ale and 1 oz. of tobacco, and to each woman half a pint of ale. Dinner was served throughout the house punctually at 12.30, and as many of the the old scholars dropped in to spend the day with the Master and Matron, as usual, there was no lack of waiters, and all passed off with order and precision. The Hon. Mrs Stapleton Cotton and a distinguished party from Park Hall were the only visitors during dinner, and they, with much kindness and interest, visited every part of the house. Before the inmates retired to their respective rooms, ringing cheers were given for the Directors, the blaster and Matron, and the rest of the officers. The day was one of unalloyed pleasure to every occupant of the house, judging from the smiling faces and looks of satisiaction which reigned everywhere. Even the tramps shared a few of the good things of this festive season, for through the considerate kindness of Mr G. Dumville Lees, one of the directors, every tramp who came in on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day recei ved a good supper and breakfast, and went off rejoicing in the posession of a silver coin. The decorations were more than usually general and pro- fuse. RUABON. 2XD D.R.V.—The next company drill will be on Thursday next, in the National Schoolroom at 7.30 p.m. All candidates for the vacant post of lance- corporal must attend punctually, and Major Conran will appoint the member who gains most points in (1) seniority, (2) attendance at drill, and ('i) actual per- formance at drill. All members who have not been measured for helmets and scarlet uniform are re- quested to call on Mr Martin, tailor, High-street, to be measured without any further delay. THE WORKING MEN'S ASSOCIATION ENTERTAIN- MENT.—An entertainment in connection with this In- stitute was given in the National Schoolroom on Mondav evening. The chair was occunied hv Mr Geo. Thomson, who apologised for the absence of some of the performers through illness. The pro- gramme was well sustained throughout and fully ap- preciated. There wasnotaslargean attendance as usual I on account of the weather. Votes of thanks to the performers and the Chairman terminated the proceed- 109-A. THE ACCIDENT HOSPITAL.—A very pleasant Christ- mas as usual was spent at the hospital by the inmates. The various rooms were very tastefully decorated with appropriate mottoes by the matron, Miss Arthur, and her assistant, Miss Humphreys, who contributed much to the happiness of the patients. I The following Christmas gifts were gratefully re- ceived :—A goose from the New British Iron ??o a goose from Dr. W. Jones; a quantity of mince pies from the Grammar School; and a cake from Mr W. I Morris, the Exchange. A V/ATCHNIOHT SERVICE was held in the Wc-sieyan Chapel OR New Year's Eve, when the little s:.mctua: y was well filled notwithstanding the unfavourable weather. The service was opened with singing and prayer by Mr Fred. H. Wright, Trevor Isa, after which he read a portion of the 25th chapter of Matthew After the singing of another hymn, Mr H. Forrest, Wrexham, gave a short, impressive discourse from the I word Watchman, what of the night?" (Isaiah xxi. 11.) Another hymn having been sung, Mr Joseph Darlington delivered an earnest address upon Who is that faithful and wise steward ? (Luke xii. 42.) After-a few minutes of silent prayer before the close of the olO,.year,Lhe. familiar Methodist hymn, Cocie. let us anew Our journey persue," was heartily sung, when the service terminated. PETTY SESSIONS, YESTERDAY (FRIDAY)—Before E. Peel, Esq., Captain Conran, Col. Meredith, and Owen Slaney Wynne, Esq. Transfers.—The license of the Hand beerhouse, Ponkey, from Thcxnas Lloyd Hodges to John Lee, and that of the Eagles Inn, Rhosymedre, from Mrs Beck to William Janes. Drunk and ?Mnu/tt?? the Policc.—Alexander Hop- wood, stonem?soo, Ponkey, was charged by P.C. Tanner, with being drunk and disorderly on the high- i l TA ■» i i 1 T"Y 1 .1 way ac cne xuios on tine utii jjecetuuuf, a acuunu charge being preferred against the defendant for having assaulted the officer whilst in the execution of his duty, on Christmas Day. In reference to the latter charge, complainant said on the day in question he was in High-street, Rhos, when Hopwood came up to him, and after challenging him to fight, struck him several-times in the -chest and considerably damaged his uniform, 11ltimatelytkrowing him down. Tanner having called evidence to support his statement, the defendant, in reply to the Bench, said he had no wit- nesses to call, but admitted throwing the officer down, which he had done in self-defence.—After some con- sultation, .the Chairman said: We have only one opinion of you, Hopwood, and that is, that you are really a desperate character. There are no less than eight or nine convictions against you, and we shall now fine you'iin the first 10s and 8s costs or 14 days in default, and ic the second case.22 and 9s 6d, costs or a month in default. Disgraceful Scene.—A. young man named Edward Roberts, was charged by P.C. Roberts with being drunk and disorderly on the highway at Cefn Mawr, on the 17th December. Complainant said the defend- ant and a woman, the latter beiog completely naked with the exception of a short jacket, were rolling about in the public street and creating altogether a most disgraceful scene before a crowd of people, both man and woman having to be.taken away in a hand- cart. The defendant was fined :3s and cost; the woman it was statedvcould not be summoned, having taken her departure from the neighbeurhood. There were severalother cases in which the sum- monses had not bean served. I ST. ASAPH. PRESENTATION.—On Monday evening, Mr 0. lom- kinson, the C.R. of the -St. Asaph Forester? ?jLoT made a presentation of a grand star to Bro. Richard Gerrard on his resigning the secretaryship of the court. Bro. Gerrard suitably replied. TREA? BY MR. B. W. WXNNE. Mr Brownlow W. Wynne, the Chairman of the Board of Guardians, gave a substantial treat of beef, plum pudding, &c., to the inmates and officials of the Workhouse. The dining room was tastefully decorated with evergreens and mottoes, some of which were complimentary to the founder of the feast. The usual toasts were drunk, and a concert took place in the evening, after which dancingwas kept up till bed-time. POLICE CouuT.-On Saturday a young Italian girl named Harriet isenoni, living at Tremerchion with her grandmother was brought up in custody before Messrs G. A. Cayiey and R. J. Sisson charged with stealing a quantity of linen articles from Graig Fawr, Tremerchion, on the 23rd December. The articles were placed by the owner on the hedge to dry and were abstracted therefrom by the prisoner. Sergeant Parry and P.C. Eely feund some of the things in the cottage and others in a hay loft. The girl was com- mitted to take her trial ;at the Quarter Sessions. THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL—The breaking-izp of this school for the Christmas holidays took place on Tues- day week, when the annual distribution of prizes was made by the Rev. W. Morton M.A. (Succentor of the Cathedral), and one of the Governors of the School. The prizes were awarded according to the results of an examination of the middle and lower sections of the School, these portions of the School having only been examined, as seven pupils. forming the principal part of the upper section, where at Chester at the local examination of the University of Cambridge, The following list of those who have passed public examinations in and since December, 1878, was then tI read Local examination of the University of Cambridge, Dec 1878. W Easterby (senior) Llewelyn Roberts, 3rd class honours, Latin special, (junior) Arthur Roberts, (junior) W. S. Wright, (junior) W. Leighton, (junior) Matriculation examination of the University of London, January, 1879. E W. Clark, honours division. Local examination of the University of Oxford, June, 1879. W. Easterby, second class honours, English, special prize, with the title of Associate in Arts (senior); A. Roberts, (junior); W. Leighton, (junior); L. Roberts, I (iunior). First B.A. examination of the University of London, 1879 E. W. Clark, first division. The following is a list of those pupils to whom prizes were awarded for having done well in the sub- jects specified :—Religious knowledge Ernest Pierce, Cefn; John Lloyd, Trefnant; Lincoln W. Roberts, Denbigh. Arithmetic: Walter Jones. Rhyl J. Ll. Parry, Bodengan. English grammar L. J. Conway, Llandudno. Geography: Ernest Pierce, Cefn. Euclid and Algebra J. R. Jones, Llanfair. Latin R. T. Robinson, St. Asaph. History W. H. Robinson, St. Asaph; Ll. J. Waller, Dublin. French J. R. Roberts Rhyl. Writing: R. Ll. Roberts, St. Asaph W. Ll. Fowles, St. Asaph. Dictation: W. H. Robinson, St. Asaph: D. O. Williams, Rhyl. Reading: A. P. Atkins, St. Asaph; R. Meyrick Roberts, St. Asaph. After the distribu- tion, the rev. gentleman delivered an interesting address. He said that he was very glad not only to be present on so interesting an occasion, but also to have had the honor of distributing the prizes. He was also glad that, though the main portior. of the upper section was away, the younger portion of the school had had an opportunity of reaching a, comparatively- speaking, higher position. It pleased him to note that several of the choir boys had obtained prizes and taken up a good position in the school, which showed that school duties and cathedral duties could both be performed, and that the latter were not detrimental to the discharge of the former, had often been alleged. He congratulated Dr. Easterby, the head- master, on the successful completion of another half- year, and expressed the hope that both he and the boys would so enjoy the holidays that all might com- mence the next term with renewed vigor. The rev. gentleman then proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Dr. and Mrs Easterby, and called for three cheers for them. This request was cordially acquiesced in, and the cheers were lustily given.— Mr Peter Roberts then proposed a vote of thanks to the rev chairman, and in doing so told the boys that I in Mr Morton the school had a most earnest well- wisher, Dr. Easterby a most valuable coadjutor in all school work, and the boys themselves a most sincere friend. He complimented the boys on their happy and intelligent looks, and expressed his regret that more were not present to notice them.—This was heartily carried, and three cheers were given for the rev. gentleman, who is a general favorite.—Mr Morton, in returning thanks, said that he had always taken a great interest in schools, and that wherever his ministerial duties had hitherto called "him there he had always endeavoured to lend his assistance-; but lie was pleased to say that in no school had he felt such *an interest as in the St. Asaph Grammar School, and that with no head master had he had as much pleasure in co-operating as with Dr. Easterby. He then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Roberts, whom he described as a most worthy and earnest governor of the school.—Mr Roberts returned thanks, and proposed a hearty cheer for Mr Thomp- son, one of the masters of the sel-iool.-Tliis being heartly given, Dr. Easterby returned thanks for him- self and Mrs Easterby, and the pleasing proceedings ended. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, THURSDAY.—Present: Mr Brownlow W. Wynne, chairman; Messrs W. M. Clarke, P. P. Pennant, Jos. Clarke, T. G. Dixon, W. Bell, P. Wynne Yorke, R. J. Sisson, E. Vaughan, James Kerfoot, T. Matthews, John Roberts, John Knowles, Rev. W. E. Jones. Financial.—-Treasurer's balance, .£153116s 2d; out- relief, 2273 19s 6d; cheques drawn, B271. In the house 151, against 120 the corresponding week; vagrants 59, against 2G. vagrants 59, 'The inmates begged to tender (through the master) their thanks for their excellent Christinas dinner and also to the following ladies and gentle- men for kind gifts to the children and inmates: Dr, Ll. Roberts, Rev. T. Browne, Mrs Dodd, Mrs Cayley, Miss Stockdale, Miss Mann, and Mr T. Winston. Resignation.—Mr Roberts, the relieving officer for Abergele district, sent in his formal resignation, owing to illness from which he is not likely to recover. The resignation was accepted, and it was agreed to advertise for a successor at a salary of 270 per annum. The Abergele Assessment.-An appeal against the the new assessment of this parish has been lodged, and will come on for hearing at the next Quarter Sessions. A committe was appointed to instruct Messrs Gold Edwards and Westou to appear in reference to it.

PAGE WOODCOCK'S WIND PILLS have for twenty five years held the first place in the world an an effectual antidote to Indigestion, Wind on the Stomach. Billiousness, and al complaints arising from a dis- ordered state of the Stomach, Bowels, or Liver Tonic, invigorating and purifying they form the best remedy extant. Of all Chemists, Is Hd, and 2s 9d per box, or of PAGE D. WOODCOCK, Calvert-street, Norwich, for stamps. 191 DR. DE JONGH'S LIGHT-BROWN COD LIVER OIL.- ITS UNEQUALLED EFFICACY IN CONSUMPTION.—Dr. Sinclair Coghill, Physician to the Royal National Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest, Ventnor, writes:—"For many years I have, in private practice, exclusively prescribed the Cod Liver Oil of Dr. de Jongh, from a large and intimate experience of its superiority as a remedial agent in appropriate cases to other Cod Liver Oils ignorantly lau(led on account of their comparative tastelessness and lightness of colour. More recently I have had, in the Royal National Hospital for Consumption here, an opportunity of instituting a more extensive and systematic comparison, and I have convinced myself that in Tubercular and the various forms of Strumous Disease, Dr. de Jongh's Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil possesses greater therapeutic efficacy than any other Cod Liver Oil with which I am acquainted. It was especially noted, in a large number of cases in which the patients protested they had never been able to retain or digest other Cod Liver Oil, that Dr. de Jongh's Oil was not only tolerated, but taken readily, and with marked benefit. Dr. de Jongh's Oil is now the only Cad Liver Oil used in the Royal National Hospital for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest." Dr. de Jongh's Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil is sold only in capsuled imperial half-pints, 2s 6d; pints, 4s 9d quarts, 9s by all chemists. Sole Con- signees, Ansar, Harford, and Co., 77, Strand, London 1299 HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.-Nervoiis Debilitv.-No part' of the human machine requiries more watching than the nervous system—upon it hangs health and life itself. These pills are the best regulators and strengtheners of the nerves, and the safest general purifiers. Nausea, headache, giddiness, numbness, and mental apathy yield to them. They dispatch in a summary manner those distressing dyspeptic symptoms, stomachic pains, fulness at the pit of the stomach abdominal distensions, and overcome both capricious appetites and confined bowels—the com- monly accompanying signs of defective or deranged nervous power. Holloway's Pills are particularly recommended to persons of studious and sedentary habits, who gradually sink into a nervous and debilitated state, unless some such restorative be occa- sionally taken.

MR GLADSTONE'S BIRTHDAY. I Monday was the "70th birthday of Mr Gladstone. It was at one time proposed to entertain the dis- tinguished statesman, first in London and then in Liverpool, #t a public banquet, but Mr Gladstone declined the invitation, and it was then determined by various Liberal Associations to present him with addresses and testimonials. Mr Gladstone was at HawardenCaetIe, and in the morning attended divine service, which was conducted by the rector, his son, the Rev. Stephen Gladstone. The dis- tinguished statesman himself often reads the lessons that occur in the service,, and scarcely a Sunday passes without the presence in the church of strangers who have made pilgrimages to Hawarden with the sole object of seeing him. In the tower of the church hangs a ;fine ,peal of bells. It was rung merrily on Monday, morning and afternoon but beyond this musical. recognition of the event of the day there was no public demonstration in Hawarden in homor of ithe. anniversary of Mr Glad- stone's birthday, doubtless owing to the desire he had expressed that privacy should mark the occa- sion. Shortly before one o'clock, the gentlemen forming the deputation, whom the Liberal electors of Liverpool had entrusted with the duty of presenting to Mr Gladstone a casket and an address of congratulation, arrived at Hawarden. They alighted at the principal entrance to the castle, and were conducted to Mr Gladstone's study, where they were oordially received by Mrs Glad- stone. In a few minutes MrtGladatone entered the room and exchanged greetings with the deputation. With him in the room, in addition to Mrs Glad- stone, were Mr W. H. Gladstone, M.P., and Mrs Gladstone, the Rev. Stepheiu Gladstone, Mr Herbert Gladstone, Miss Gladstone, and .the Rev E. C. j Wickham and Mrs Wick-LaLu (nge Gladstone,) who were accompanied by their little son and daughter. The only member of the familyabsent was Mr Henry Gladstone, who is now in India. Mr Holt —who, with the other gentlemen of the deputation, remained standing—addressed the veteran states- man, and in a few well-chosen words offered the casket and address for his aceeptanee. Mr Glad- /•. • i _*J ii r j. stone, atter reterring to tne solemnity oi me lafzt, of his having reached the allotted span of life, which only a small minority of human beings attain, ac- knowledged the gift which had come to him from his native town. He then proceeded to criticise with great severity the foreign policy of the exist- ing Government, his speech, which was delivered with much animation, lasting for about three-quarters of an hour. Mr Gladstone, who seemed in excellent health and spirits, lightly bears his weight of years. A further element of interest was im- parted to the occasion by the presentation to Mrs Gladstone by Mr Holt, on behalf of the Liverpool Liberals, of a beautiful gold medal which has been struck to commemorate the anniversary. Briefly, but heartily, Mrs Gladstone expressed the gratifi- cation she felt in being made the recipient of the medal. With this, the proceedings came to a close. On the invitation of Mr and Mrs Gladstone, the members of the deputation lunched with the family at the castle. In the library, which adjoins the study, were displayed the presents received by Mr, Mrs, and Miss Gladstone during the now memorable triumphal progress of the right hon. gentleman through Scotland. The variety of these gifts was remarkable, for they included cloth, jewellery, table linen, railway rugs, and other results of Scottish industry. Within the past few days numerous congratulatory communications have been received at Hawarden Castle. Among them are addresses and telegrams from the National Agricultural Laborers' Society, the con- veners of the Liberal parish committees of Dal- keith, the Manchester Liberal Association, the Warrington Liberal Association, and the Liberals of Bursiem, Thornton, Meltham, Greenwich, Wake- field, London, and elsewhere. An address from the inhabitants of Wrexham, numerously signed, was also sent to Mr Gladstone, accompanied by the -ilso sent to A verses which appear on the subject in our issue to-day, and the emblematical painting we alluded to in a former issue, Summer in Winter," de- signed by Mr Jno, Jones and executed by Mr Manley.

MR T. JONES' ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT AT BUCKLEY.—This concert, which is looked forward to as a musical treat, was given in the National Schools on Tuesday evening. The following was the programme :-Selection, "Gustavus," String Band; glee, Song of the Hop Pickers," Glee Party; Five song, Red-coats and tars," Mr Jno. Newton song, "Five o'clock in the morning," Mrs Lamb; duet (pianoforte) "Christmas Quadrilles, Miss Fox and Miss Dunn; song, "The Stirrup Cup," Mr J. Day; song, "Maggie's Secret," Miss Griffiths; duet, "The Rivulet," Mrs Lamb and Miss Kate Hayes song, "The Yeoman's Wedding Song," Mr T. Jones; song, My mother bids me," Miss Kate Hayes glee, O, hush thee," Glee Party; selection, "Massaniello," String Band; solo (pianoforte), Souvenir de Versailles," Mr J. Williams; song, The death of Nelson," Mr J. Davies; song, "The Ivy Green," Mrs Lamb; duet (pianoforte), "Youmr Ireland Quadrilles," Miss Dunn and Miss Fox; song, "The Outlaw," Mr Jno. Newton; song, The Sailor's Letter," Miss Kate Hayes; uet, "A voice from the waves," Mrs Lamb and Miss Kate Hayes duet, "I shall never make a gentleman," Miss Griffiths and Mr J. Newtown song, "Awfully awful, Miss Griffiths; glee, "Those Evening Bells," Glee Party; "God save the Queen." The performers met with that appreciation which they deservedly were entitled to. The pianoforte duets by Misses Dunn and Fox (pupils of Mr Jones) enlivened the performers considerably. The accompaniments were played in Mr Williams's usual tasteful manner. The Glee Party was con- ducted by Mr Day (Sandycroft), and the string band by Mr Jas. Newton (Coppa). Musically, the concert was a decided success, but owing to the small attend- ance, from various causes, its financial result would not be so satisfactory. THE LIBERATIONISTS AND THE GENERAL ELECTION. —In a paper entitled Hints to electors in regard to ecclesiastical questions," the Electoral Committee of the Liberation Society has described the policy which it thinks should be adopted by Liberationists in view of the approaching general election. It admits that all Liberals are agreed that the most urgent duty de- volving upon them will be the ejection of the present Government from office; but insists that it would be snort-sighted to let another Liberal Government come into office without knowing the mind of the country on domestic, as well as foreign, questions and that if the friends of religious equality are silent now, a new House of Commons will not respect their wishes. While they should not divide the Liber&l party, thfir influence should be exerted to secure the choice of good candidates, who should be earnestly supported and candidates who need instructing shonkl be instructed. Electors also should have pressed upon them the necessity of putting an end to the present relations of Church and State. It is pointed out that the great political and social influence of the English establish- ment is, for the most part, used in opposition to Liberal principles, and that it divides the nation and hinders necessary reforms. The necessity for great changes in the Church of England to meet the com- plaints of churchmen, and to enable it to do its work, is admitted but it is contended that the time of I'ar- liament ought not to be consumed in vainly trying t<> • manage the affairs of any church, and that nothing but disestablishment will allow of justice being done to the Church and to other parties also. Where, how- ever, candidates are unwilling to support a policy of disestablishment in England, it is urged that satis- factory pledges in regard to other points should be in- sisted upon. Foremost among these is the disestab- lishment of the Church of Scotland the condition of which at the present time is described, as well as re- cent incidents in connection with it. It is suggested that every Liberal candidate in England may reason- ably be expected to concur in Lord Hartington's de- claration on the subject. The remaining topics re- ferred to the paper are-the Burials question, the Irish University question, and ecclesiastical grants in India, Ceylon, and other colonies in regard to each of which practical information is given, and sugges- tions are offered. PRESENTATION AT OVERTON.-Some weeks ago it became known to the inhabitants of Overton that they were about to lose the services of the Rev. G. T. and Mrs Birch, who have labored so zealously among them for the last fifteen months. A movement was I immediately set on foot to present them with a testi- moninl as a mark of affection and annreciation of their indefatigable services, especially among the poorer class of the inhabitants. On Tuesday week a tea meeting was held in the National schoolroom, after which the chair was taken by Mr Edmund Peel, Brynypys. Mr Peel, who was received with much applause, said :—Ladies and gentlemen, neighbours and friends We are met together this evening to present to our worthy Clergyman and his dear wife a mark of the esteem in which we hold them and their labors ampngst us. It is hard to say farewell, but Mr and Mrs Birch will ever feel that they have the affec- tions of the people of Overton. You and I can say that Mr Birch has not only been very efficient in the pulpit, but has always met us with a cordial manner and genial smile, and I am quite sure that Mrs Birch is beloved by all the people among whom she has moved and worked. So much, we wish ewery happi- ness to Mr and Mrs Birch and their children, in whom they are particularly blessed. These gifts which I now present, will remind their children of the good work of their parents and the affectionate recognition of it by the parishioners of Overton. We wish them every blessing. Mr Peel then presented a handsomely chased silver tea and coffee service, with a suitable inscription, to Mr and Mrs Birch, on behalf of the parishioners. After Mr Birch had feelingly thanked his friends for their beautiful present, Mr Nixon, on behalf of the teachers and scholars, presented Mrs Birch with a handsome writing desk, as a token of their recognition of her devoted work in the Sunday school, and of their affecionate wishes for her future welfare. The Revs. H. M. Gill, Streatfield, and Foulger, also p.ddressed the meeting, and spoke very kindly of Mr and Mrs Birch's work. On the follow- ing day the Rev. G. T. and Mrs Birch gave a sub- stantial tea to the teachers and scholars of the Sunday school, 270 children sitting down. Recitations and songs followed, and Mr Birch briefly addressed the children. The proceedings were brought to a close by a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Birch and to Mr Nixon for presiding. HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS will be found the best friend to persons afflieted with ulcerations, bad legs, sores, abscesses, fistulas, and other painful and complicated complaints. Printed and very plain directions for the application of the Ointment are wrapped round each pot. Holloway's alterative Pilli; should be taken throughout the progress of the cure, to maintain the blood in a state of perfect purity, and to prevent the health of the whole body being jeopar- dised by the local ailments bad legs, old age's great grievance, are thus readily cured, without confining the patient to bed, or withdrawing from him the nutritious diet and generous support so imperatively demanded, when weakening diseases attack advanced years or constitution evincing premature decreptitude.

Football. A MATCH between the Wrexham and Rhyl Clubs will be played on theRa.cecourse to-day (Saturday). Kick off at 2.30 p.m. RHYL v. ABERYSTWITH.—The above clubs met at Dolgelley, on Saturday, to play the second tie for the Wales Challenge cup. Neither side obtaining a goal, the result was a draw.— DENBIGH (SECOND ELEVEN) V. RUTHIN.-This match was played at Denbigh on Christmas Daji, and resulted in a easy victory for the Denbigh team by five goals and one disputed. RHOSTYLLEN v. GROVE PARK SCHOOL.—This match was played at Rhostyllen on Saturday, and after some good play on both sides resulted in a draw, neither side obtaining a goal. STANSTY v. GWERSYLLT {FORESTERS) 2ND TEAM.— A match was played between these clubs on Saturday on the ground of the latter, and resulted in a victory for Stansty by two goals to one. CHALLENGER Boys (2ND TEAM) V. NELSON. — A match was played between these clubs on Friday week, on the ground of the latter. The game through- out was in the hands of the Challenger Boys, and they won easily by eight goals to none. THE WELSH CHALLENGE Cup.-Result of second ties Excelsior (Newtown) beat Albion (Wrexham), one goal to none Druids beat Wrexham, one goal to none; White Star (Newtown) beat Gwersyllt Foresters, two goals to none; Ruthin beat Corwen, three goals to none Rhyl and Aberystwith. drawn game, one goal each after two hours' play. Draw for third ties Druids v. Aberystwith or Rhyl; Excelsior v. Ruthin White Star, a bye. Aberystwith and Rhyl allowed till January 10th to playoff their undecided. OSWESTRY V. WEDNESBURY OLD ATHLETIC. This match came off on the Oswestry Cricket Ground, in the presence of about 600 spectators, on Saturday, Wednesbury being the victors by four goals to none. The teams were as follows :—Wednesbury Old Athle- tic Goal, J. Page back, W. Moon (captain); half- backs, Cliff, Stokes, and Dodsworth right wing, W. Fellowes and E. Holmer left wing, J. Reeves and J. Stych; centres, R. Morley and J. Holden; umpire, W. Fellowes. Oswestry Goal, C. Conde backs, J. Williams and J. Groves half-backs, T. Gough, Mad- dock Jones, and J. Cheesman right wing, W. H. Davies (captain) and W. W. Shone left..wing, E. Shaw and J. Jones centre, J. C. Foulkes umpire, R. Hamer referee, G. F. Thompson (Druids). CORWEN V. RUTHIN. The second ties for the Welsh Football Association Challenge Cup were played on Friday week at Ruthin, and resulted in a victory for the Ruthin Club by three goals to none, two goals being disputed. The teams were-Ruthin Goalkeeper, G. Halley backs, J. Roberts and P. Mostvn half-backs, Randel Madocks, R. Williams, and W. J ones forwards, right wing, W. H. Roberts and W. P. Owen centre, Allen Lloyd left wing, Uriah Goodwin and G. H. Simon. Corwen Goal- keeper, E. Morris backs, P. Jones and M. Morris half-backs, D. Hughes, R. J. Jones, and E. Hughes forwards, right wing, J. Williams and R. Williams; centre, H. Williams left wing, J. Roberts and J. Edwards. Umpires Ruthin, J. Jones Edward Corwen, R. Price. Referee, T. Howard, Wolverhampton. MULD v. ALBION (WREXHAM).—A match between these clubs was played on Friday week at Mold in the presence of a large number of spectators. The Mold captain having won the toss chose to kick with the wind. The ball was kicked off by the Albions at 2.30, but before long the Mold placed a goal to their credit which was put through by Edwards. The ball during this half-time was continually round the Albion goal, but their backs managed to get their goal out of danger, and, however, no other goal was obtained until change of ends, when the Albions placed a goal to their credit, which made matters e^ual. The wind during the last half-time became stronger and remained so until the end of the game. The good feeling which existed between the players made the game very pleasant, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by them. The following were the teams :—Mold Goal, T. Rogers backs, J. B. Marston and T. Parsonage half-backs, E. B. Roberts, W. H. Webb, and H. J. Roberts; centre, A. F. Roberts; right wing, P. Dykins and S. Roberts left wing, W. B. Marston and E. Edwards. Albion Goal, B. Jewitt; backs, C. Roberts (captain) and H. Phoenix half-backs, G. Dutton, R. Ingham, and J. Ingham; centre, W. Davies right wing, F. Mason and W. Roberts left wing, A. Poole and W. Phennah. FOOTBALL FIXTURES. WREXHAM. Jan. 3, v. Rhyl at Wrexham. Jan. 10, v. Alexandria at Crewe Jan. 17. v. Druids at Ruabon. Jan. 31, v. Birkenhead at Wrexham. Feb. 7, v. Burslem at Burslem. Feb. 14, v. Llangollen at Wrexham. Feb. 24, v. Corwen at Corwen. March 6, v. Civil Service at Wrexham. March 13, v. Rhyl at Rhyl. March 20, v. Alexandria (Crewe) at Wrexham. ASSOCIATIOX OF WALES. Jan. 24, v. Staffordshire at Stoke. Feb. 21, v. Cheshire at Crewe. March 6, v. Staffordshire at Wrexham. March 13, v. Lan -ashire at Darwen. INTERNATIONAL. March 15, v. England at Wrexham. March 27, v. Scotland at Glasgow. GROSVEXOR (WREXHAM). Jan. 3, v. Foresters at Wrexham. Jan. 31, v. Mold at Wrexham. Feb. 7, v. Castle Foregate Blues at Shrewsbury.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE HOLYHEAD I RAILWAY. AN EXPRESS TRAIN IN COLLISION. I A collision occurred on Saturday morning, near the Menai Bridge, on the North Western Railway. A goods train left Holyhead about midnight, passing Llanfair station about two a.m. When between this station, in Anglesey and the Menai Bridge station, in Car- narvonshire, the passenger train from Holyhead (2.20) was, contrary to regulations, allowed to pass through Llanfair station, and overtook the goods train at 2.40, at a spot where, owing to a sharp curve, it was im- possible for the driver to see more than a few yards ahead. When the collision was seen to be inevitable the brakes were applied. The stoker of the passenger train jumped off, and his head coming into collision with a rock he was seriously hurt. The driver, who remained at his post, had several ribs broken, and sustained internal injuries. Th?re were between forty and sixty passengers, who were all severely shaken, but none seriously hurt. Half-a-dozen wagons were broken to pieces, and the line blocked. The goods train at the time of collision was proceeding very slowly, owing, it is said, to want of steam, and the guard had got out of his van to ascertain the cause of delay, and thus escaped enjury. A telegram was despatched to Chester, and Mr Carr, deputy station- master, was on the spot at 6 a.m, superintending the clearance of the line. The passengers were conveyed to Chester about 4 a.m. Had the accident occurred 80 yards further in the Menai Tubular Bridge the collision must have been one of the most terrible on record. Mr Wood, the district manager of the Chester and Holyhead section, and Mr Carr, the deputy manager, were at Menii Bridge on Monday holding an investigation, preliminary to the Board of Trade inquiry, into the collision on Saturday between the North Wall express and the goods train. Mr Dorling, of Westland-row, Dublin, one of the passengers in the express, still remains at the Railway Hotel, Bangor, and is attended by Dr Lloyd. The driver and stoker, who live at Crewe, a.re reported to be progressing favorably.

CONCERT AT NORTHop.-Another amateur concert in aid of the funds of the Northop Reading room was held, by the kind permission of the Rev. Thomas Williams, vicar, in the National schoolroom. There was a fair attendance. Mr T. A. Lambert, of Mold, owing to a severe cold, was unfortunately unable to take part in the singing, hence the necessity of some deviation from the original arrangement of the pieces for the evening. An excellent programme was, how- ever, gone through. The following were among those present :—Mrs Sanders, of Lower Sougliton Miss Williams and Mr T. F. Ford Williams, Northop Vicarage Miss Williams, Monachlog Mr and the Misses Bateman the Misses Johnson and party Mr and Mrs Jones, Parkgate and party Mr E. Foulkes Messrs R. Morris, Peter Williams, J. Williams, &e, On the following evening a statement of accounts was presented by the Secretary, Mr Edward Jones, the original promoter of the concert, to whom a vote of thanks was passed. The nett proceeds from the con- cert amounted to £ll(js. MARRIAGE AT HALKIN.Early on Tuesday morn- ing week, the bells of the pretty church at Halkin were pealing forth their joyous sounds in commemora- tion of the nuptials of Mr Mansbridge, head master of the Halkyn National Schools, to Miss Alice Roberts, niece of Mrs Evans, of the Britannia Inn, Halkin. About half-past ten the bridegroom arrived with his best man, Mr Dubois, and shortly after the bride, becomingly attired in a dove-colored silk robe, with white chip bonnet trimmed with white feathers and white veil, supported by her father, and attended by her bridesmaids, Miss Carrie Mansbridge and Miss I Roberts. The service, which was choral, was solem- • -1 1 l 1 T> ITT Ii. L Al 1_1 nizect oy ine xvev. vv airer x-jvans, rector. At tile I conclusion of the ceremony, the "Wedding March" was played by Miss Sarah Astbury, of Northop, who presided at the organ. The bridal party adjourned to the Britannia Inn, where they partook of a sumptuous breakfast prepared by the bride's worthy aunt, and amid hearty cheers and good wishes the happy couple took their departure in the afternoon for London. Every feeling of respect is entertained for the bride- groom, not only in Halkin but in all the surrounding district. The tiring of cannon reminded everyone of the happy event throughout the day. DR LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS.—" I shall always consider it mv duty to recommend them as a safe and effectual remedy for coughs and complaints." (Signed) G. Wood, 60, City-road, Hulme, Manchester. In Asthma, Consumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, Rheumatism, and all Hysterical and Nervous com- plaints, instant relief and a rapid cure is given by the Wafers, which taste pleasantly. Sold by all Druggists at Is lid and 2s Ski per box. 2071 Du. DE JONGH'S LIGHT-BROWN Con LIVER OIL.- ITS UNEQUALLED EFFICACY IN DISEASES OF THE THROAT.—Sir G. Duncan Gibb, Bart., M.D., LL.D., Physician and Lecturer on Forensic Medicine, West- minster Hospital, author of various works on diseases of the Throat and Larynx, writes :—" The experience of many years has abundantly proved the truth of every word said in favour of Dr. de Jongh's Light- Brown Cod Liver Oil by many of our first physicians and chemists, thus stamping him as a high authority and an able chemist whose investigations have re- mained unquestioned. Its value, therefore, as a therapeutic agent in a number of diseases, chiefly of an exhaustive character, has been admitted by the world of medicine but, in addition, I have found it a remedy of great power in the treatment of many Affections of the Throat and Larynx, especially in Consumption of the latter, where it will sustain life when everything else fails. Dr. de Jongh's Light- Brown Cod Liver Oil has an agreeable flavour, is very palatable, and liked by children hence its value in the third stage of Whooping-Cough, when it acts as a restorative and tonic." Dr. de Jongh's Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil is sold only in capsuled imperial half pints, 2s 6d pints, 4s 9d quarts, 9s; with his stamp and signature and the signature of his sole consignees on the capsule and the label under wrapper, by all chemists. Sole Consignees, Ansar, Harford, and Co., 77, Strand, London. 1299a

Trade Intelligence. I COAL AND IRON. I MIDDLESBOROUGH, Tuesday.—The market was very well attended to-day, but business appeared to be rather slow, and quotations varied a good deal. No. 3 for immediate delivery was quoted 5ls 6d to 52s, but was difficult to get delivered over the first three months 52s 6d was asked, and over the first half-year 55s. Few will sell forward, however, as they expect higher prices than these to rule. The output of pig iron in this district is likely to fall short of that of last year by a quarter of a million tons, and will be the smallest make since 1871. Finished iron prices are very firm at higher rates than last week; 28 10s has been refused for ship plates, the quotation being £8 12s 6d. Angles are now 27 15s, and for steel rails quiet. WOLVERHAMPTON, Wednesday.—The marked iron firms to-day advanced bars, sheets, and plates £1. Bars now become EIJ and Earl Dudley's JE9 12s 6d sheets become ClO to Bll; and plates JE10 10s to Ell. Buyers on Monday placed speculative orders at a rise of 30s. No advance will now occur on quarter day. Hot blast all-mine pigs are 24 5s, an increase of J21 on the quarter. Barrow hematites and Tredegar pigs are 25 10s to 26. Furnace coal is ad vanced Is, and house coal 2s.

FARMING AND THE CORN TRADE. (From the Mark Lane Express.) The thaw which commenced on Saturday, accom- panied by a little rain in the night and on Sunday, does not look like lasting long, as this morning is clear and bright, and we may expect a renewal of frost if we do not have the unsettled weather predicted in a telegram from the United States. Autumn-sown grain has scarcely made its appearance above the soil, and the cold has been in some measure serviceable to farmers in checking the development of vermin and improving the condition of home-grown wheat, which has been freely thrashed to furnish growers with the funds requisite at this season, but, unfortunately with very poor results in point of yield. On the other hand, roots have in many places been seriously damaged, as the snow has disappeared and exposed them to the rigour of the temperature. Great destitution prevails amongst the poorer classes, who are suffering sadly from the privations entailed by sickness and want of employment. The past disas- trous season has been absolutely ruinous to the agri- cultural interest indeed, it is hard to find a parallel to 1879, a year which, having produced neither wheat, hops, nor fruit, leaves the country nearly drained of money, and farmers a prey to the most dismal fore- bodings. May brighter prospects await them in the future, and an abundant harvest in 1880 cure them of the heart sickness of deferred hope by bringing back at any rate some of the money which has been flowing so freely into the foreigner's pockets, as emigration is at best a sad alternative. The first six months of the past year were marked by great inactivity in the grain trade, and comparatively slight fluctuations in the price of wheat; indeed, it was not until the end of September that millers began to pay much attention to the reiterated assurances of an unprecedentedly bad wheat crop in this country. While other grain- exporting countries were but furnishing us with their usual quota of supplies, America was shipping in enormous quantities, paralysing speculative enterprise, and rendering millers careless of increasing their stocks. It was not until the fact was well-known that the wretched results of the home-crop would necessitate an importation of something like 4,000,000 ors. more than is required in ordinary seasons to meet our requirements, that anything like a substantial advance in values took place, but the turning point once arrived at, the improvement was steady and lasting. Slight intermediate fluctuations have occurred, but speaking roughly, the quotations of to-day show an advance of 10s per qr. in the value of wheat since the first symptom of a rise was dis- cernible in September last. A combination of strong capitalists is now practically in possession of the bulk of the American surplus, and prices are being forced up on the other side, not only without any corres- ponding advance in this country, but with a strange indifference on the part of English buyers to so im- portant a movement. At the present time American quotations are 3s per qr. above the level of wheat values in London. No doubt a good deal of un- certainty attaches to all speculative movements, and there are those who anticipate a speedy collapse of the one in question, but the fact cannot be overlooked that the position of America is exceptionally strong, and enables her to embark upon her present venture with unusual chances of ultimate success. Concerning the state of the trade during the past week, little can be said, as, from holiday reasons, business has been almost at a standstill. In the few retail sales of wheat which have taken place, previous prices have been repeated, but as there has been more maize offering both on spot and near at hand and sellers have had to submit to a reduction of fully 6d per qr. Oats have favoured buyers to a similar extent, while other feed- ing stuffs have ruled dull at nominally late rates.

TRAFFIC RECEIPTS For the week eulling Noyember 9th, l. 1879. Great Western 1 &128,W20 West Midland. ? 1878. South Wales .) .E125.in 1879. London and North Western .6188,?03 Shrewsbury and Hereford > 1878. Shropshire Union. ) ?177,978 CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending November 16th, 1879 Miles open 178J passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs, and mails, £ 1,449 merchandise, mineral, and live stock, £ 2,109; total for the week, £ 3,558. Actual traffic receipts for the corresponding week last year Miles open, 1781 passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, and mails, £ 1,410 merchandise, minerals, and live stock, XI,991 total for the week, X3,401 aggregate from commencement of half-year to this date, £ S2.235 last year, £ 82,235.

MR H. R. HUGHES, of Kinmel, remitted 10 per cent. of his tenants' rents at the recent half-yearly audit. MR THOMAS GEE, solicitor, 20, North Jolin-street. Liverpool, has been appointed by Lord Coleridge a perpetual commissioner for taking acknowldgements of deeds to be executed by married women. SCHOOL TREAT AT VRONCYSYLLTE. On Friday evening week, an entertainment was held at the Board Schools, presided over ably by Mr W. Eddy. The child- ren were examined in reading, writing, composition, arithmetic, and geography, by Messrs J. Davies, Pentre National Schools, and D. Roberts, Vron, the knitting, sewing, &c., being adjudicated upon by Mrs Eddy and Mrs Brown. The work generally showed a great improvement. Twenty-two prizes, besides a great number of Christmas cards, were dis- tributed for proficiency in various subjects. During the meeting addresses were given by Messrs W. Eddy, R. Hodgson, Roberts, and Davies. The meeting was enlivened with singing by the children at intervals, and was brought to a close, after the usual votes were given, by singing the National Anthem. Tne attendance was very good, and all seemed delighted with the manner in which the children acquitted themselves. ROSSETT NATIONAL SCHOOL.—This school broke up for the Christmas holidays on Tuesday week. The usual children's concert and distribution of prizes for regular attendance, diligence, and good conduct took place at two p.m. The Vicar, the Rev T. V. Wickham, presided, and the room was crowded with the neigh- bouring centrv. and narents and friends of the children. The programme was gone through in a highly creditable manner, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. After the distribution of the prizes by Mrs Griffith-Boscawen, Mr Porter, the schoolmaster, on behalf of the teachers and scholars presented Miss Jane Davies, the late mistress, with a beautifully inlaid and completely fitted writing desk, as a token of affection and esteem, and in doing so highly complimented the recipient on the satisfactory manner in which she had always performed her duties. A handsome gold watch and chain (the gift of the managers and subscribers to the school) was next pre- sented by the Vicar, who also passed a similar com- pliment to Miss Davies. Miss Davies has leftRossett School after a star of twelve years, to take charge of the Infant School at Lavister. After a few kindly words to the children by the Vicar, the proceedings terminated with the'singing of the National Anthem. The Schoolroom was beautifully decorated by the pupil teachers and elder scholars with evergreens, mottoes, &c. School re-opens on January 5th. EYTON NATIONAL SCHOOLS,—The funds of these schools being at a very low ebb, a special appeal to the friends in the district became an act of necessity. An entertainment was therefore organised, and the festive season of Christmas chosen as a fitting oppor- tunity for holding it. Through the assistance of several ladies and gentlemen, who kindly volunteered their services, the promoters were enabled to place before the public an attractive programe. The attendance was good, and the result well repays the effort made, about le4 being added to the fund. A pianoforte duet by the Misses McGill was the first piece on the pro- gramme, the rendering of which called forth much applause. Then followed a song by Mr J. T. Gobat, The -Britisli liion,' which merited cne encore wmcn was given. A reading by the Rev. G. H. McGill, of a humourous character, was exceedingly well rendered. This was followed by a song by Mrs Harold Lees, which was given in that lady's usual chaste and eff-ctive style. An encore was responded to with a popular and spirited hunting song. Next on the programme was a clarionet solo by Mr Jar- er Norwood (selections from "Somnambula") with which the skilful player charmed his hearers. This was followed by a trio by the Misses McGill and the Rev. H. P. Pannenter. Mr C. E. Thornycroft had kindly promised a song, but was unavoidably absent. Mrs H. Lees came to the rescue and de- lighted the audience with a serio-comic song, and again responded to an encore. Vocal duet by the Misses McGill, the delicacy of whose sinking was much and deservedly admired. The second part of the programme opened with a song by Mrs H. Lees (in sub-titution for a pianoforte solo, which should have been given by Mr C. E. Thornycroft), which was well received and encored. A reading by Mr Thornycroft, from "Pickwick," caused much amuse- ment. Solo concertina, by Mr Jasper Norwood (selections from the opera of Norma"), whittli demanded an encore, and the audience had an- other treat. Quartett, the Misses McGill, The Rev. H. P. Parmenter, and Mr Gobat; solo on the alto horn, "Gemma di Vergy," by Mr Norwood; song Mr Gobat; reading, by the Rev. G. H. McGill, the subject chosen being again of a humorous character. A pianoforte duett by the Misses McGill, followed by the singing of the National Anthem," brought to a close a most enjoyable evening's entertainment. The best thanks of the inhabitants of Eyton are due to the Rev. G. H. McGill, Bangor; Mr Frank Lloyd Plassey and Mr Joseph Pickthall, Plas Eyton, the promoters of this entertainment. ALL WHO COUGH, SING, OR HAVE CLODS should read the following from S. Pearsall, Esq., Vicar Choral Lichfield Cathedral-" I am entirely out of your excellent wafers, and am suffering much from this unhealthy season. I shall feel obliged if you will kindly send me a few boxes of (Dr. Locock's Pulmonic Wafers) as they alone afford me relief." In Asthma. Consumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, Shortness of Lreath, Phlegm, Pains in the Chest, Rheumatism, they give instant relief, a rapid cure, and taste pleas- antly. Sold at Is. Bel, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 11 s ner box I by dl druggists. 2074

FIRE IN HOPE STREET. Just as we were going to press, the alarn,u,, cry t "fire was raised and quickly carried frm» m(¡l1h to mouth, crowds of people sprin^in^ U,) ag by ° magic from various quarters and rushiL ? the scene of the fortunately very mild i Mr Williams' toffee shop, Hope street%atloa~~ appear although we have had no time t, fu 1' accurate information, that a spark must hav fall from one of the chimneys upon he ni strae; aw thatched roof, which for a few minuter J' in a blaze along the ridge. The fire brigade waS1m' moned, and the reel brought out Utun?aM ??' almost before It could arrive from Chest er"street to the scene of action, the fire was e..n!),i ?''?? ??' tinguished by buckets of water beiu?. R??? upon the roof. As soon as it Was seen that life and property were safe, remark* ?'? freely made to the effect that there ?d T S brief prospect of that part of H<pe?treer??' considerably improved by the demotion of th! ancient-looking, though anything but handsn^l structure, even if it were only to clear tl,a „ r°|In<J of a "blot" on the surrounding buiid?s at least have mine pretentions to architec?ra) beantv Considering the first excited rush of aiarined t tators, and the equally sudden subsidence of ?t excitement, it reminds us of the phrase of a sto in a teapot on! v that, in this instance, it hapllened æ hI" k" to be a fire in a toffee shop

THE AFGHAN WAR. THE ATTACK ON SHERPUR. HEAVY LOSSES OF THE ENEMY. A special telegram from the Daily JVCKV corres- pondent gives a full account of the recent attack on our position at Sherpur. It was commenced at six o clock in the morning, and was met by such a terrific fire that it was soon abandoned. A second attack was made at eleven o'clock in the morning. The enemy could not, however, get within 700 yards of the trenches. At noon General Gough's brigade reached Butkak. Seeing heliographic signals exchanged, the Afghans grew afraid lest they should be taken in the rear, and began to dis- perse. Our cavalry gave chase. The enemy then fled in a disorderly mob, and sought refuge in Cabul. Our casualties were 20. The Afghans are said to have lost 3,000 men. SUSPENSION OF OFFICIAL RELATIONS WITH TURKKY. It is announced from Constantinople that Sir Henry Layard has suspended official relations with the Porte, having received no reply to the note he had addressed to it respecting the measures taken against Mr Koeller and Ahmed Tewfik, the Mussulman priest, in connection with the trans- lation of the Bible into Turkish. Semi-official intercourse with the Ottoman Government, it is stated, is still maintained, and no actual rupture in diplomatic relations has taken place. Mean- while Germany and Austria have made urgent representations both to the British Ambassador and the Porte for the purpose of effecting an arrangement. ————- —-——

THE WEATHER. LONlJON, Friday. Stornoway.—W.S.W. fresh gale, entirely overcast, rougli north airs, west light airs, three-quarter cloudeu, smooth. Aberdeen.—S.W. gentle breeze, quite clear, slight. Leith.—S. strong f reeze, quarter-clouded Arllrossan.- S. W. strong breeze, half-clouded, rather rough. North Shields.—W. strong breeze, half-clouded, srionth Donagliadee.-W S.W. moderate breeze, quarter clouded* slight. Mullaghmore.—W.S.W. moderate gale, three-quarter- clouded, rough. York —W. strong breeze, half-clouded. Spurmhead —W S.W. fresh breeze, three-quarter-clouded rather rough. Liverpool.- W. strong breeze, three-quarter-clouded, moderate Holyhead. -W. moderate breeze, entirely overcast. Kingstown.-W. fresh breeze, half-clouded, moderate. Nottingham—S.S.W. gentle breeze, entirely overcast Yarmouth. W.S.W. moderate breeze, three-ouarter- clouded, slight. Cambridge.—S W. gentle breeze, entirely overcast Oxford —S W. light air, entirely overcast. Milfoid Haven.—W.N.W. strong breeze, three-quarter- clouded, rough. Roches Point.—W. light breeze, half-clouded, moderate. Valentia.-W.S.W. moderate gale, half-clouded, rough Londozi.-S.NV. strong breeze, entirely overcast. Dover.—W.S.W. moderate gale, entirely overcast, rather rough. Purtsuiouth.-W.S. W. strong breeze, haze, rather rough. Scilly.-W. strong breeze, entirely overcast, high.

r WEATHER FORECAST. METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE, LONDON, Friday. 0 Scotland N. 1. Scotland E.—Westerly winds, gales, moderating and backing a2ain, squally, changeable, West to South-west winds, squally, changeable, some rain. 2. England N.E.- 3. England E.—Westerly wind strong to fresh squally, unsettled, some rain. 4. Midland Counties- 5. England s. and Channel.—Westerly winds strong squally, showery, then fair 6. Scotland W.-Saiiie as No. U. 7 Kngland N.W. und Witlets.- 8. England S.W.-West to south-west winds strong to moderate, rainy, then fair. H. Ireland N.- 10. Ireland S.—South-westerly winds strong, and squally to moderate some rain then fair Warnin,(rs.-Tlie south cone is still Hying in Districts 1, 2, 3, ti, 7, and 1), but will come down in districts 5 H, and 10, during the mornii g.

LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET. LIVERPOOL, Friday. Our market opens with only a poor attendance of buyers. Wheat is steady at the rates of Tues- day last. Flour quiet without change in quota- tions. Indian corn easier to buy. LONDON COltX MARKET. LONDON, Jt riday. Wheat quiet sale at late prices. Barley, not much done. In oats or maize tone weak. Jicans and peas steady. Flour quiet.

THE TAY BRIDGE DISASTER. DESTRUCTION OF A TKAIX AXI) GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. A disaster of em unprecedented and m"st appalling description occuiTsd in Scotland during the gale which raged on Sunday evening. The mail train from Edinburgh, due at Dundee at 7.W p.m., arrived five minutes before that time at tlu 'fay Bridge, which it had to cross in order to leach its destination, and which is about two miles in length. The train, which consisted oc lour third, one second, and one first-eiass carriages, with a b 1" c: brake-van and engine, had proceeded about halt that distance when it became lost to view, its dis- appearance, according to the testimony of persons who were watching its progress from a distance, being preceded by a flash of lire. Its non-arri val at the station on the other side oi the Firth occasioned much uneasiness, which became more intense when the discovery was made that the telegraphic communication was broken. A perfect hurricane was then blowing, and it was by great exertion and at the peril of their lives that two of the railway otlicials at Dundee were able to go so far along the bridge as to ascertain that there was a great gap in the structure. By degrees the fear- ful conviction became general among the persons who assembled, that the train had been blown into the water. As soon as possible a large steamer was despatched to a part of the river lioiii whence, by the light of the moon, they could per- ceive that the whole stretch of the high girders of the bridge, upwards of three thousand feet in length, had been entirely swept away. No traces of the train, however, were visible -but in about an hour several of the mail-bags, fragments of rail- way carriages, a portmanteau and articles of wearing apparel were washed ashore at Broughty Ferry, about four miles from the scene of the catastrophe. The number of lives which have been lost can only be conjectured, but it has supposed to be from seventy-five to 100. Divers have since been at work, but owing to the rough weather very little progress has been made in dis- covering the bodies, and it is now supposed that they have been swept out to sea. The bridge was buiit by the North British Railway Company, at a cost of £ 350,000, and was opened for traffic on the 30th May, 1878. In the centre it had a height of SS ft. above high water mark its elevation above the foundations of the piers bein°e urobably about 120 ft.

GAZETTE NEW; (From the London Gazette.) 1'fc.TiTIONS FOU LIQUIDATION BY ARRANGEMENT. Ellis Kenrick, Mold, Flint, farmer. Isaac Price, Colwyn, Carnarvonshire, grocer and provision deali-r. William Roberts, Factory, Dolwyddelen, Carnarvon, woollen manufacturer. 1 Huli Roberts, Marclialed, Llangerniew, Denbi^'i, I farmu,

MISS MARIANNE FAUNIXCHAM will lecture in ) Wrexham on 27th January next. Pure, strong, and delicious Teas and Coffees call be obtained at C. K. BENSON'S Family Grocery StOle II, High-sireet, Wrexham. Printed at the Advertiser and General Priiltill:! Eo,'iJ.& meat, "Advertiser" Office (late Music Hall), M;ir*cJ Square, Wrexham, in the County of Denbigh: an1-' published on Fridays and Saturdays at the abw OiMccs, and also at the Establishment of .Mes.-rs I': V IVire, Hi?h Street, Mold, in the County of Flint; the '.hmj of Mr Ht'?mus Edwards, Corwen, i!] t.. County of Merioneth at Mi C. U. Bayley's, The Or- Oswestry, in the County of Salop and at the Esta,»Ii- of Mr Win. Aston, Market Place, Chester, in County of Chester by SEI.INA Hayley t; I King Street, Wrexham, ifcresaid CIIARI.ES GEOKUE lh Y1.EY, I: Cis, Oswvstry, aforesaid and G EOKOE IIRAOU },' :f" aforesaid.—January