Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

— ——————————————————————— DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY RIFLE ASSOCIATION. The twelfth annual prize meeting of this Associa- tion was held in Llangollen on Monday. The Presi- dent of the Association is Lieut.-Col. Sir W. W- Wynn, Bart., M.P., the vice-presidents being Major Cornwallis West, and about tifteen of the leading gentry of the county. Major Tottenham acted as umpire, and Captain Evan Morris as secretary, Lieut. J. Oswell Bury being lion. treasurer. The weather was everything that could be desired, there being an entire absence of wind although the sun at times l shone with a glaring brightness which somewhat inter- fered with the sight of the marksmen. A number of ladies and gentlemen from various parts of the county visited the field during the day, but not so many as on former occasions. Considerable improvements had been effected in the 500 yards range by the entire re- moval of a hedge, which in former years considerably interfered the view. The shooting on the whole came up to the average of former years. The whole of the catering department was entrusted this year to Mrs Edwards, Hand Hotel, and it is needless to observe that in the officers' tent, and in that of the men, the whole arrangements were that of the most satisfactory character. Subjoined are the result-, of the various contests :— THE ASSOCIATION PRIZE, value X28, the medal of the National Jlifle Association, which entitles the winner to shoot for H.R.H. the Prince of Wales' Prize at Wimble- don in 181. To be compete:! for by the effective mem- bers of the First Denbighshire Rifle Volunteer Corps, as follows :-Ten per cent, of the effective members of each company returned December 1st, 1^79. liifle to be the three grooved Snider of bona fide Government pattern as supplied to Volunteers, or bearing the Government viewer's mark. Ammunition to be used as supplied by the Association on the ground. Ranges 200 yards and 500 yards. Seven shots at each range. First prize, £lU and the National Rifle Association Bronze Medal; second, ?5 third, £ 10s fourth, ? fifth, ?110s sixth, 11, seventh, XI eighth, XI ninth, Xi tenth, XI. A prize of Ll to the best shot at each range. The winner of the first prize and bronze medal will be entitled to the Battalion nomination for the Queen's Prize, and St. George's Challenge Vase at the next Wimbledon meeting and the entrance fees will be paid by the Association. Points. Sergeant McHutcheon, F 58 Private F. Jones, A 58 Quarter-Master Sergeant Noneley, C. 55 I Lieut. Ellis, G 54 Sergeant Jones, G. 54 Sergeant E. Williams, F. 51 Quarter-Master Sergeant McPherson, F 53 Corporal J. Roberts, B 53 Quarter-Master Sergeant Lees, B 53 Sergeant Woodville, B 52 I In shooting off the tie for the first prize, Sergeant I IIlcHulclieon made two bulls and an inner, and Private F. Jones an outer, buH, and outer. Hange prizes—500 yards, Sergeant McHutcheon, F, :31 points 200 yards, Quarter-Master Sergeant Lees, 32 I points. PREVIOUS WINNERS. IS71-Ensign J. Oswell Bury, Gwersyllt 33 1872—Corporal J. Roberts, "reham. 31 1S73—Corporal J. ltoberls, ivrexhiiii 3L ISH-Private H. Jones, Wrexham, 57 1870—Sergeant Woodville, Wrexham 51 • ISrC—flivnte E. .wl.md, NVrexhaiii ?'A 1877—I?ie?t J U?wcH Rury, GwprsyUt. 54 187S—Private lioberts, Gwersyllt 5S 187S)—Quarter-Master Sergeant Lees. Wrexham 5S £.1:11'4. 1_ JLADY VVILI.IAMS IN Y.N.N'S YIL I Z I-; value .TIS lus,>io ue com- peted for by five per cent. of the efficient members of each corps who have attended the greatest number of drills between the 1st December, lS\ and the 5th August, The same conditions as prize :0. 1. Ranges 200 and 500 yards. First prize, jE5 second, £ 2 10s third, £ 1 10s fourth. I I fifth, £ 1 sixth, 10s. A prize of lOs to the best shot at each raiure. Col.-Srgt. H, Palmer, B. 5S I Sergt. McHutcheon, F 57 Qutr -Mas.-Sergt. Noneley, C 56 Private F. Jones, A 56 I Corporal T. Berrington, C 55 Qutr.-Mas.-Sergt. Lees, B 53 Range prize at 200 yard*, Sergt. Palmer, B, o2 points 500 yards, Qutr.-Mas.-Sergt. Noneley, C, 32 points. )lE:\IBERS' PHIZI:, open to members of the association, or the nominee of a member, who subscribes at least 10s per annum, and who have paid their subscriptions before two o'clock on the day of competition Five shots at 500 yards. Regulation Snider rifles and ammunition. No entrance tee, if 20 or more competitors enter. First prize, £ 5 second, 1:2; third, Xi fourth, £ 1 fifth, I Capt. T. Bury, F 22 Lieut. J. O. Bury, F. 21 Corporal J. Roberts, BoO" 20 I Sergt. McHutcheon, F. 2U I Sergt. E. Williams, F 20 ALL COMERS' SNIDER ENFIELD PRIZE.—Open to All- Comers: each competitor belonging to the Yeomanry, Militia, or Volunteers of the County of Denbigh to pay an entrance fee of 2s Ud others to pay 5s entrance fee. Same conditions as prize No 1, Five shots at 500 yards. One sighting shot allowed on payment of sixpence. First prize, XIO, second 1:3; third, X-2: fourth, £1 fifth, zCl sixth XI seventh, 10s eighth, 10s ninth, Ills tenth, IUs. Priv.ite F. Jones, A 2:J Lieut. Ward, 2nd Flint. 21 Lieut Bury 1< 20 Private F. Holland, l.'jth Salop. 20 Corporal J. Edwards, A. 20 Corporal W. Smith, C 20 Sergt. E. Willliains, F 20 Corporal Berrington, C 20 Sergt.-Instructor Probert, F. 20 Corporal Nichol, F.lLV. 19 LADIES' DENBIGHSHIRE HUSSARS PRIZE (Presented by the officers' Ladies of the D.H.)—To be competed for by seven of the best shots of each troop of the D.H., with Regimental Carbines. Five shots at 200 yards. First, cup. value £ 5 second, zCl third, 10s. Corporal Forrester, B Troop 17 "Corporal F. C. Richards A. Troop 16 Corporal J. Roberts, U, Troop 14 Mr lvidhards won the Regimental CUD for sword exer- cise and the Regimental Cup for shooting the same year in the first instance, when eligible to compete, he won the two cups in the same year again, and this year, being again eligible, he won the sword exercise cup and was beaten by one point for the cup for shooting. Had Mr Richards, therefore, won this latter cup, it would have been the third time for him to have carried off both cups in the same year. LIEUT.-COL. NAYLOR LEYLAND'S PRIZE.-Value £ 5. Same conditions as prize -No. 5. Five shots at 200 yards. The winner of the cup in prize No. 5 will not be allowed to compete for this prize. First prize, £2 10s. second prize, £ 110s third prize 11. I Private W. Williams, C troop 17 I Sergt. J. lioberts, C troop 17 Private D. Williams, B troop 10 1 MAJOR BARNES' PRIZK. —To be competed for by members of the Denbighshire Hussars who have not won a prize in competitions Xos. 5 and 6. First prize, £ 1 5s second prize, 15s third prize 10s. Corporal W. D. L. White, C troop 18 Corporal Owen A. troop 16 Corp.tr.d E. Jones, D troop 14 SERGEANT INSTRVCTORS' PRIZE.— Open to Sergeant In- structors belonging to the First Denbighshire Rifle Volunteer Corps Five shots at 500 yards. First prize, £ 3 second prize, £ 2 third prize, £1. Sergt. Probert. IS Sergt. Wa1tbo. K; Sergt. Instructor W. Jones 15

t ——————————- GAZETTE NEWS. (From the London Gazette.) PETITIONS FOR LIQUIDATION BY ARRANGEMENT. D. Trow, Corwen, Merioneth, builder. J. Bennett, Priors-heys, Tarvin, Cheshire, farmer. D. Hughes, Hartford Beach, Cheshire, late builder and g'-ocer. now builder, grocer, and beerhouse keeper.

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Correspondence. 1 I "I All letters intended for publication must comply with the I following conditions I.-They must be on public questions only, and not personal in character further than is necessary for the discussion of the subject. II.—They must be written carefully and concisely —on one side of the paper only-ready for the press, as we have not time at our disposal to re-write cor- respondence, and do not wish te publish effusions in the garb in which they are some times presented, nor space for long rambling letters. III.—They must oe authenticated (under cover if wished) by the real name and address of the writer accompanying the )1. IV— If received after mid-day on Thursday, their insertion will be precluded for that week, and they cannot be always guaranteed to appear even when received before that time. V.—Letters which have previously appeared in other papers will not be inserted. I PUBLIC BATHS FOR WREXHAM. I SIR,-Allow me, with all due deference and respect, to commend to the consideration of the Mayor and Corporation of Wrexham the following declaration from the Jewish Talmud :— "No wise man will reside in a city which does not possess an efficient magistracy, a properly managed system of poor rates, provisions for public worship, public baths, adequate drainage, a physician, a scribe, a teacher for children, and the means of securing a I proper supply of food." August 10, 1880. CITIZEN. CAMP LIFE AT WYNNSTAY. SIR,-Your correspondent, An Old Wrexhamite," is mistaken in having assumed that because Colonel Sir W W. Wynn was pleased to place his billiard room, &c, at the disposal of the officers in camp, cosy bedrooms must have been provided also at Wynnstay. The fact is that every officer (the colonel only ex- cepted) slept under canvass, and all the officers messed under canvass during the time the Camp lasted.- Your obedient servant, D.R.V. August 10th, 1880. I A MATTER REQUIRING EXPLANATION. I SIR.-A good deal of dissatisfaction has been caused amongst farmers and their men in this district in connection with two cases of riding without reins heard at Ruabon Petty Sessions on Friday last, The men, who were farm laborers, were fined, whilst a third person who was caught in a similar offence exactly at the same time escaped all prosecution. This is a matter that should be inquired into, because an impression prevails, whether well or ill founded I cannot say, that this case was not proceeded with although he was riding in the first of the three carts in question, for public reasons.— Yours, &c., Ruabon, August 11th, 1880. A FARMER. THE VOLUNTEER CAMP IN WYNNSTAY I PARK. SIR,-Those who read your account of the volunteer camp must have been to some extent surprised at the number of men who were present. Nearly all the members of my company belong to the working class, and one of the chief obstacles to their attendance at camp was that they were afraid to leave their usual employment for the specified time (Saturday, July 31st, to Thursday, August 5th) in case they should suffer at the hands of their masters. I, however, held a very different opinion, and all along believed that matters could be adjusted if the facts were laid in a proper manner before the employers of labor in the neighbourhood. I was not disappointed in my expectations, and I now take advantage of your columns to publicly thank the managers of the Acrefair Iron Works and Wynnstay Colliery, the Plaskynaston Colliery, the Black Park Colliery, the Brynkinallt Colliery, the Gardden Lodge Colliery, the Penbedw and Afongoch Brickworks, the Plasynwern Brickworks, the Trefy- nant and Penybont Brickworks, the Plaskynaston Chemical Works, the Gardden Lodge Quarry, and the Cefn Gas Company for their kindness in giving per- mission to men working under them to leave for the camp. For the same reason I have to thank Mr Fitz- Hugh, of Plas Power, and the Rev. A. Taylor, of I Ruabon Grammar School. It may be satisfactory to the gentlemen who have practically expressed their sympathy with the Ruabon Volunteers, to know that the men conducted them- selves with praiseworthy steadiness during their stay in camp. My attention has just been directed to a letter dated, August 4th. 1880, and signed by "An Old Wrex- hamite." The writer will be glad to know that he has been mistaken, for the officers did" go under canvass, and share in the difficulties," as the men. I can speak positively as to the fact, as I went through the lines of both the ofifcers and men frequently by day and sometimes by night.—I am, sir, &c., LAWTON ROBERTS, Captain, Commanding C Company, 1st D.R.V. Corps. Ruabon, August 10th, 1880. HOPE SCHOOL BOARD. SIR,—I wish to inquire through the medium of your valuable paper, why we don't have any report of the doings of the above Board. We have all kinds of rumors floating amongst us, but with the absence of any reports of the proceedings of the Board, we have no means of knowing what is actually being done. One thing is made certain this week, a new census is being taken. If my memory serves me right, it is only about six months since a census was taken before. What has become of that ? I hope the Board has found volunteers to do this work, who will not require to be paid out of the ratepayers' pockets. Let me ask again, why are the proceedings of the Board not re- ported in the Adiertisert We have another Board in connection with our parish whose proceedings are never reported. There is a tradition that once upon a time, when the Rev. T. R. Lloyd was a member of that Board, he made a vigorous protest against the secrecy of their proceed- ings, and that he even threatened them with dire calamities if this secrecy was persisted in. If Mr Lloyd objected to secrecy then, why does he approve of it now ? Rumor says that some ratepayers have written to the Education Department, complaining of the proceedings of the Board. Why is that letter or letters withheld from publicity, so that the general ratepayers may support the Board if they are in the right, or can it possibly be that the proceedings of the i Board will not stand the light ? It is also rumored that the present Board will not accept the census lately prepared, because it was prepared by the authority of their predecessors. There is one member on this Board who was also a member of the last Board, and who ought to be jealous of any disrespect shown to himself and his late colleagues. I refer to the Rev. J. Smallwood. I attended a meeting during his eleetioneering campain, and in his address he said lie hoped that in the day of battle, the ratepayers whom he was addressing would prove themselves to be possessed of backbone by standing to their principles and vote for him and his party. Rumor says now that Mr Smallwood has got no backbone. I hope this is not true. If I meet with him some day, I shall be sorely tempted to take the liberty of feeling his back to see whether tlds is so or not. I will not trench upon your space further, but hope there will soon be a change, and that light will be preferred to darkness.—Yours, &c., FAIRPLAY. MAJOR CORNWALLIS WEST AND WELSH FARMING. SIR -I think the subject upon which I ventured shortly to touch at the Mold Agricultural Dinner is so important that I will ask you to publish the accompanying very interesting letter from Mr Ronald McDougall, the Chairman of the Liverpool Markets Committee. I am well aware that there are many persons engaged in agriculture who entirely disregard, if they do not ridicule, any suggestions made to them of a novel character, preferring to farm as their forefathers have done before them, and trusting to reductions and allowances to meet bad times in preference to any change in their system of farming not sanctioned by their own perhaps limited experience. In many parts of Denbighshire, especially in the Vale of Clwyd, the land is well adapted for dairy farm- ing—.?ome of the best cheese I ever tasted used to be made near Denbigh—and I notice the first prize for fresh butter at the recent show was won by an occupier of a farm near Ruthin. By co-operation on the part of the farmers, the perishable produce of their farm., might be sent off daily to the Liverpool market, and establishments for the economical manufacture of cheese might be started in certain districts, as is stated by Mr McDou^all to be the case in Canada. Intelligent enterprise mav do a great deal to mitigate even the results of bad seasons, whilst it is essential if we intend not to be beaten entirely out of the field by foreign competition. -I am, yours obediently, W. CORNWALLIS WEST August 8, 1880. Washington Place, Lime-street Liverpool, August 2, is8il DEAR SIR —I take a very deep interest in the subjects to which your kind letter refers, and no trouble or expenditure of time would be considered too great if in anv way I could help to procure for our large population, which with the suburbs is nearer three-quarters than the advantages of a larger and cheaper supply of fr.1I vegetables, milk, fresh butter, poultry, new laid eggs, fr iit, Lnghsh made cheese, &c &c. You will observe that I approach the subject from the point of the benefit to the consumer, but I do not therefore by any means lose sight of the benefits to be derived b- the producer. The farmers who send milk to Liverpool are at present almost entirely in the hands of the dealers," their difficulty baing to find customers in the "summer months" whin their supply of milk is so much larger than in the winter when it is usually deficient. In order to et rid of the larger summer production c ntracts have to be made with the dealers at a low price for the winter months. There is therefore need of considerable organisation in other direc- tions than for the sale of milk for the benefit of the farmer in respect of dairy produce. I have meltitione(I English made cheese and if the farmers combined, as in "Canada," to establish cheese factories" to which the surplus milk of the "summer" months could be sent and made into cheese at a per centage of the prices obtained two good results would follow one the larger introduction and "consumption of English cheese, which would create and maintain a place for itself very similar to that kept by the English cured bacon and hams of Cumberland and Wiltshire. Thes4 command a higher price and a good sale, which the abundant supplies from America, cheap and good though they be, are unable to displace. The cheese f ictories of Canada receive the milk and convert it into cheese at a cost to the farmer of about lid per lb., consign it f ,rtnightly to Liverpool for the most part, and pro rata returns to each farmer for the milk sent ill to the factory. It is not to he expected that each farmer can understand the niceties of successful cheese making even if his production of milk were large enough to justify his adding this to the other departments of Ids business, and for the smnller producers, using up the surplus milk of summer to the, advantage of co-operatic- is very self-evident The other benefit would be that of the consumev, who would thus have greater variety of choice in mafcin" his purchases, and many would prefer tc- pry the better 5 1^ for the article of hatter quality, There is also, in my opinion, large scope for t tion of fresh butter. II' IJtr¡,lu.. For good foreign butter, such as Kiel and n„t 1 ,tt. a)nghpr.ce)sp?id (!a'!dand Is t-ù ÎIr Ih )11, "I 1'1\tt. prices the English farmer ought to he able to "4. successfully. u t,')n¡ph "The average price received)? the farnwrs fllr n the Liverpool dealers is !M per gallon, The contrlll,k fr',iI:!  delivered at the Liverpool Workhouse is Sd amitv! is tested. The price to large consumers fr e II;lIIty Is 2d delivered at place of business two t hr? ?"" "?' t'J daily by the dealers. The price to househoh ers3 T" s n ?!? quart, in some cases :Ud." d p??. I think it would be possible to ascertain • the quantity of milk brought into Liverpoof d would take some time and expense to do so 1 ? believe if companies were formed and a nn", '< shops opened for the spply of milk, fresh buttf. ?? "? poultry, and hnghsh made cheese, th t tht.y\ „. ?'' a great n?anciat success, and would help to s ''T? tli'f problem of more profitable farming, llllll \>I'IIV': ,'v ¡th, beneficial to our great communities. As to veKet^? Itlv }ee cIa 0 our gren. cmm,um les, .A to veeta"I. believe that the demand is simph unlimited if sup "[" I fresh, cheap, and good." I'ltll I do not know why the English farmer should !en' t monopoly in the hands of French producers of th s? 1 of "een peas in tins." These are now very estcn,y used in all hotels, restaurants, a.nd steamships Th v. IJ t t. I tl 11),t about Is per quart tin. I suppose this ought to påv ii English farmer The quantity used is enormous, "Th1e also applies to apples, which might be grown more ext i sively in England. They are imported in ti s from AIn.7,' ready cored and pared, and sold in !ar?<- quantities at :ih'"?' 2d per lb. For new laid eggs and poultry there is ? M' opening. It is difficult to obtain new laid e,gs, ,1' no reason why there should not be an ampl sm);? eo; good price and a large market could also be obtained" iOlA better production of fine poultry. a It would be possible to go on at considerable length )"' I think that the foregoing will convince you that tile town point of view the attention of the farmers to the products te a larger extent would be appreciated ti tht. full. I trust that you may be able to direct to practical reaulri your views on these subject, and am yours ftithttitiv RONALD MCDOCIHU W. Cornwallis West, Esq. RO:"iALD MCDor;;LL

ARDWYN SCHOOL, ABERYSTWYTH. The distribution of prizes at this school took lllare on Friday, July 30th, when a general report of tie examination was read. It was found that the schol was during the year now ending in a better and more efficient condition than it has been in, at all sinee its first establishment. Nothing is so characteristic „{ this school as its slow and gradual development. It has not only steadily grown, but from year to year its internal- organlsatlon lian been r is a good staff of masters, Mr Edwards persouaUv does his own share of the work, and he is ably assisted by his second master, Mr J. F. Tye, B.A. (University of London), who has pushed on his studies in science vigorously, from which the school generally receives a great advantage. There is also a French Master Mons. de Pelonbet, who, in addition to a thorough knowledge of English, French, German, and Spanish brings to bear, considerable skill in drawing and writing. Mr T. Jones (who is an oluinnns of this school, and has passed the Martriculation at the University of London) does his share of the work with the junior boys. Music is taught by Mr Jer- kins, Mus. Bac. Cailtal). Alaiiy, if not most, private schools are worked on a cheap principle. Few masters do the work of many. In some school. one master following the old-fashioned style, does the whole work of the school, by calling the various classes one after another to the desk, and giving them the ,Iclvailtare of a few minutes' tuition. Now, at Ardwyn, quite'a different principle is followed. The number of Iila" ters, taken in proportion to the number of enables them to keep all the classes under tuition during the whole of the day. This plan is mi;, h assisted by the arrangement of the house—each mas- ter having his own room, and his own class. An organisation of this kind takes some time before it can be worked out, and tell upon the state of the school. But, at least, Ardwyn School is reapii the results of the system followed, as the actual list of various examinations will show. Before we uive an abstract of the report read, we must refer to the exertion made at Ardwyn in connection with the physical development of the boys. The spacing playground attached to the school is now furni-h") with a gymnasium, on which many of the bovs per- form extraordinary feats. The school has for a time sustained a high character for the [>luck ami -kill with which the boys play at football, and the cricket eleven have done more than defend themselves in con- tests with the Aberystwyth town club. But mr account of this part of the subject would be incom^! -tc without our mentioning the swimming baths of u hi. i, Aberystwyth can boast, and in which the Atdv. v:. boys were witnessed by numerous curious visit, is,' disporting themselves like a number of seals or otter. At the end of the term, a swimming match ti).,k p!a, i in the open sea in front of the Queen's Hotel, ai d three or four boys proved themselves expert ai.i strong swimmers and with such vigor and persever- ance has the art of swimming been prosecuted that all the boarders except two have gained .some kn- \vl- edge of it. One valuable result from the attention that has been paid to the physical traillill" IIf the boys is the presence amongst them of a ad healthy moral tone, and a good spirit pervadin.; the whole school.

FENIAN RAID ON A SHIP AT nl KEV>. TOWN. ,Lr- ROBBEliY OF ARMS. A serious and significant outrage occurred on Wed- nesday night at Passage West, near Cork. A Isr^i party of men went on board the Norwegian ship J'ino. and having locked the captain into his room proceeded to remove two cases of arms, containing stand. They had previously cut the telegraph wires. Four Cork tradesmen have been arrested on suspicion f being concerned in the robbery. The police are actively searching for other suspected persons. One party came in a boat and surprised tiie captain and two men, who slept on board tlie JUIM, while another, consisting of twenty men, kept ^uurd on the the road from Passage docks to assist in carryin,'otf the spoil. It was well known that two eases contained 1;1,1 rifles of the best construction. The remain lev f cargo consisted of iron.

District News. r. I DENBIGH. A NEW TRAIN now leaves Denbigh for lluthin A Ù: Ta,\IX now lea ws Denbio;h for Ruthin every Saturday night at 10.15 p.m., after arrival of 0.30 p.m. train from lvhyl, calling at Llanrhaiadr and Khewl, and arriving at Ruthin at 10.33. I THE Fc?ERAL of Mr Edward Rowlands, Pen Bryn Llwyn, took place at Llanrhaiadr Church on Tuesday. I Mr Rowlands was very much respected by everyone who knew him, as was shown at his funeral, not less than 300 or 400 people being present. The procession was headed by Dr. Caithness, for Dr. Pierce the me(lical attendant, Canon Wynn Ed wards, Major Hughes (Ystrad), Rev. D. Williams (curate), six Deacons of Swan Lane Chapel, Denbigh, the hearse, II Mrs Mostyn's carriage containing Mr Rowlands' son, Mr andMrsDavies, Penybank (sister and brother in law of the deceased), and other relations and a large con- course of people, including the Mayor of Denbigh (Mr E. T. Jones), Councillors E. Thomas and John Davies; Mr John Knowles (draper), Mr Ellis William.- (draper), Mr Owen Williams (Glan Clwyd) and Mrs Williams. Rev. E. Roberts, Denbigh (In- dependent), conducted the service at the house, and the Rev. Canon Edwards in the church and at the grave where hymns were also sung by the assembled multitude. Such a funeral has not been seen in Llan- rhaiadr for years. ACCIDENTS.—One day last week Mr T. J. Roberts, timber merchant (E, Roberts and Son) was out with Mrs Roberts in his gig, when he stepped out to adjust the harness and the horse bolted, the one wheel going over him. Mrs Roberts kept her seat and the horse was stopped without further injury. Mr Roberts was conveyed home and his medical man (Dr. Pierce) called in. We believe he is progressing favorably. -On Wednesday afternoon, as the high bailiff of the County Courts with his son and Mr Duncan Miller were passing along High-street in a trap, the shafts suddenly broke off with a loud report, and the party were precipitated backwards, while the horse, released from the vehicle, started off to leave them in that undignified position; there was, however, a good many people about and they were soon picked up without any serious hurt, and the horse was caught before he could do any damage. HAWARDEN. THE ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW. This very interesting event, which is generally con- sidered to be the beginning of the big gooseberry" season in this district, came off with great eclat on Thursday. True, there were no pilgrimages there on this occasion, for the man whom all desired to see on former occasions was ill and from home and, had he been well, the pressure of his public duties would, at this time, have prevented him from being present. So that on Thursday there was no personal or oratorical attraction to bring the people to the show, and the Institution for once in its existence stood on its own merits. Still, there were a number of people-fine as the day was, and precious as the weather was for harvesting purposes there were a number of people come together even to see the show, and when the dancing began, they literally flocked there, a fact which proves that the great people of this country appreciate an opportunity of throwing their heels about, far more than the products of the best amateur gardeners. Really and truly, we ques- tion whether it is worth our while, from a popular point of view, to say a word about the show at all. The people came to dance, not to see, like the highly intelligent beings as they are, and why should not we cater to their tastes as well as the committee of the flower show ? We feel inclined to dilate upon the beauty of the ladies, the grace of their movements, and the fascination encircling them. How it was im- possible to behold them and their bewitching smiles without adoration—the Show what was the show to these things ? and it was these things after all, which the guileless little creatures had in view when they came there. They formed the chief attraction of the show, which, without them, would have been nothing, so that in dilating upon the one, and being silent about the other, we are really fulltilling our duty as impartial observers of men and things. But, the lesser show, independent of the greater one, was worth seeing. The vegetables were simply superb. Never have we seen finer, and the skill and art which has been devoted to their pro- duction is admirable. The fruits were scarcely up to the average, but the flowers were very good with the exception of the fuschias, which are not a success this season. The judges of the houses and gardens—Mr J. W. Bowman, of Sandycroft, and Mr. Burston of Kinnerton, say there is a continued and manifest im- provement, and are of opinion that the society is doing a great deal of good work in that direction. The number of entries this year was 693 as compared with 707 last year, a slight falling off, but nothing worth mentioning. The following were the prize-takers :— VEGETABLES. Six spring onions—1, John Evans; 2, P. Johnson; 3- Elizabeth Crofts. Six autumn onions—1, Joseph Johnson 2, John Evans 3, G. Johnson. Six shallots—1, P. Johnson 2, James Reynolds; 3, E. Lewis. Six turnips—1, E. Lewis 2, T. Reynolds; 3, J. Rey- nolds. Six carrots—1, J. Wilcock; 2, J. Reynolds 3, T. Rey- nolds. Six parsnips—1, J. Wilcock; 2, J. Reynolds; 3, G. Johnson. Twenty kidney potatoes, one kind (red)-I, J. Wilcock 2, G. Johnson; 3, R. Price. Twenty kidney potatoes, one kind (white)—1, C. Davies; 2, E. Crofts 3, T. Reynolds. Twenty round potatoes, one kind (red)—1, G. Johnson; 2, W. Price 3, C Blackburn. Twenty round potatoes, one kind (white)—1, R. Adamson; 2, J. Wilcock 3 J. Reynolds. Two white cabbages (not ox)-I, R. Bevan; 2, E. Lewis; 3, C. Blackburn. Two red cabbages—1, J. Williams 2, T. Stilfox 3, R. Adamson. Two savoys—1, C. Blackburn 2, T. Williams 3, E. Lewis. Two cauliflowers-I, C. Brett; 2, E. Lewis: 3, J. L. Williams. Twenty-four pods of peas—1, P. Crofts 2, E Lewis 3. Mrs Studley. Twelve pods of broad beans—1, R. Price 2, W. Price 3 C. lilackburn. Twelve pods of French beans—1, R. Bevan 2, Mrs -tudley: 3, R. Adamson. Twelve pods "f scarlet runners—1, R. Adamson; 2, Ed. Ellis; T. Williams Two Lettuces—1, James Reynolds; 2, George Johnson 3, William Price. Collection of sweet herbs—1, C. Blackburn 2, W. Price 3, Thomas Williams. Bunch of parsley—1, Thomas Rogers 2, C. Blackburn 3 James Rogers. Three sticks of celery (red)—1, Richard Adamson 2, P. Johnson 3, Peter Crofts. Three sticks of celery (white)—1, John Williams 3, R. Bellis. Two vegetable marrows 2, Joseph Crofts. Six sticks of rhubarb—1, George Johnson 1, Wm. Price 3, Thomas Williams. Collection of vegetables (six varieties)—1, Jas. Reynolds 2, George Johnson 3, Thomas Williams. Collection of vegetables (four varieties)— C. Blackburn; 2, J. Johiison: 3, J. Wilcock. FRUITS. Six desert apples—1, John Rowlands 2, William Price; 3, John Williams. Six kitchen apples-I, John Evans: 2, Robert Bevan; :3, W. Price. Six peus-l, John Reynolds 2, John Wright. Collection of fruit (three varicties)-I, John Reynolds 3, Thomas Bellis. Jar of red currant jam, weighing not less than lib -1, C. Blackburn 2, Edward Jones. Jar of black currant jam, weighing not less than lib.—1, Ellen Brooks 2, Eliza Joues 3, W. Price. Jar of gooseberry jam, weighing not less than lib.—1, Mrs Studley 2, Charles Davies 3, Edward Jones. FLOWERS. Hand bouquet—1, James Rogers; 2, Edward Jones; 3, William Price. Three window plants-I, Charles Davies 2, Thomas Williams 3, Edward Jones. Two window plants—1, Edward Jones; 2, Charles Davies; 3, Mr Outram. Single pot plant—1, Edward Jones 2, Thomas Williams; 3, Joseph Croft. Six dahlias—1, Peter Johnson 2, George Johnson 3, Robert Bellis. Six China asters—1, J. Rogers 2, Peter Johnson: 3, C. Blackburn. Six blooms of ten-week stock—1, Peter Johnson; 2, Thos. William- 3, Joseph Croft. Six hollyhocss— 2, James Reynolds; 3, Thomas Williams. Six larigolds-I. William Price; 2, Joseph Croft. Six piiisies-1, C. Blackburn 2, James Rogers 3, Chas. Davies. Four cut roses(distinct varieties)-I, Charles Davies; 2, C. Blackburn 3, Robert Bellis. SPECIAL PRIZES. For the bet kept and cropped garden, large size.—First prize, 11, offered by Mrs Bowers; second, 15s third, 10s- fourth. 7s (id. 1, T. Williams 2, W. Price 3, James Reynolds 4, C. Blackburn For the best kept and cropped garden, smaller size. —First prize, I Os second, 7s (id third, 5s fourth, 3s—1, George Johnson 2, John Williams 3, R. Bellis 4, R. Adamson. For the neatest flower garden, -First prize, 5s second 3s third. 2s: (offered by Mr W. W. Dobson, Chester.)-I, John Kelly: 2, J. Rogers 3, C. Blackburn. For the best kept and cropped small allottment in the parish.—Firs tprize, IOs: second. 7s tJd; third, 5s fourth, 3s.—1, Edward Lewis; 2, J. Williams 3, John Grice; 4, T. Bellis. Bouquet of Wild flowers, to be competed for, collected and arranged by school girls—1, Martha Bellis 2. Harriett Bayley 3, Mary H. Davies. Hand bouquet of wild flowers, to be competed for, col- lected, and arranged by school boys-1, R. Miller 2, David Williams 3, J. Batewell. Largest and best named collection of wild 110wers-I W. B. Jones 2, Caroline Wright: 3, A. Outram 4, M. Bellis Dish of six boiled potatoes, of any variety—1 Marv Thomas 2, Thomas Stelfox 3. Thomas Williams. Best kept cotbge-l, Joseph Crofts 2, C. Blackburn 3 John Evans: highly commended, William Price. Best made half-measure basket—1, Robert Davies 2, Robert Bellis 3, Thomas Williams. Best made peck fruit basket—1, Thomas Johnson. Best made shirt—1, Mrs Studely; 2, Marv Hannah Davies 3, Mrs Blackburne. Best sewn flannel petticoat—1, Ellen Crofts 2 Marv Hannah Davies 3 Ann Wright 4, Mrs Outram. J Best pair of men's knitted worsted stockings-1, Marv Hannah Davie" 2, Nina Bellis: 3, Martha Bellis t, Marv ThnmflQ AMATEURS. Twenty white kidney potatoes—1, T. Bailey; 2, J Adam- son 3. J. Miller. Twenty white round potatoes-T. Bellis 2, J. Bailer; 3, J. Adamson. Twenty-four pods of peas-1, G. Spencer; 2, J. Nliller; 3' J. Adamson. Six spring onions-I, T. Bailey; 2, T. Bellis. Six carrots -1, T. Bailey 2, J. Bellis. Brace of eticiiiiiberi-1, G. Spencer: 2, T. Baile- v • • 3 • J, Adamson. Collection of vegetables (six varieties)—1, T Bailey 2, J. Nlillei- 3, T. Bellis. Collection of vegetables (four virieties)-I, T. Bailey. 2' J. Miller 3. T. Bellis. Collection of potatoes (four varieties)—1 T. Bellis, 2, T Bailey 3, T. Ricketts. Three sticks of celery-1, T. Bailey 1, J. .Nliller; 3, T. Three sticks of celery—1, T. Bailev 1, J. Miller • 3 T Dish of fittit (four varieties)-l, G. Spencer- 2, D. White. Wirt'1 of fruit (two varieties)-I, G. Spencer; 2, D. White. Twelve dessert itpples-1, T. Bailey" 2, J. :\IilIer; a, .J. ¡ Adamson. Twelve kitchen apples—1, G. Spencer 2, J. Ililler 3' J. Adamson. I Two window plants (distinct vtrit -,es)-I, T. Bellis. Collection of cut flowers-1, J. Milier. Six cut roses (distinct varieties)—1, G. pencer; 2, T. I Bailey 3, J Miller. Three fuschias (distinct varieties)-I, J, Miller; 3. T Ricketts. Hand Bouquet—1, G. Spencer. Collection of stocks (six distinct colors, two blooms or 1 el( h)-I, T. Bailey. Collection of China asters (six distinct colours, t'o blooms of eieli)-I, T. Bailey 2, J. Miller. SPECIAL PRIZES. For the best kept garden and cropDed, large szeLi-1, T. Bailey: 2, J Miller; :3, T. Bellis. For the best flower garden—1, G. Spencer 2, J. Miller 3, Thomas Bailey. Best collection of plants, arranged for effect on a space 3 feet square—1, H. Hurlbutt; 2, Rev. S. E. Gladstone 3, Mrs Burnett. Basket or tray of fruits (six varietie4)-I, Mrs Burnett: 2, Rev. S.E.Gladstone. Dish of grapes (two bunches, black and white)-I, Mrs Burnett. I Collection of vegetables (twelve varieties)—1, T. Bailey 2, Miss Glynne 3, J. Miller, Collection of potatoes (four varieties) 12 tubers of each— 1, Mrs Burnett 2, H. Hurlbutt 3, P. Hughes. Brace of cucumbers—1, H. Hurlbutt; 2, S. E. Gltdstone Three sticks of celerv—1, T. Bailey 2, S. E. Gladstone 3, J. Miller. Twelve spring onions—1, T. Bailey 2, Peter Hughes 3, S. E. Gladstone. Twelve Carrots—1, T. Bailey. Twelve cut roses (distinct varieties)— H. Hurlbutt; 3, Mrs Burnett. Six cut roses (distinct varieties)-I, H. Hurlbutt 2, Miss Glynne 3, Mrs Burnett. Four fuchsias (distinct vaiieties-1 H. Hurlbutt: 2, Miss Glynne 3. Mrs Burnett. Bouquet for the hand, preference given to elegant ar- rangement, where the crowding of flowers is avoided—2, H. Hurlbutt; 3, S. E. Gladstone Table bouquet, preference given to elegant arrangement, where the crowding of flowers is avoided— Mrs Burnett Collection of ferns (six varieties)—H Hurlbutt; 2, S. E. Gladstone 3, Mrs. Burnett. Collection of coleus plants (six varietie,)-I, H. Hurlbutt; 2, Mrs Burnett; 3, S. E. Gladstone. Collection of China asters (six distinct colors, two blooms of each)-I. T. Bailey 2, Mrs Burnett; 3, T. Bailey. Collection of stocks (six distinct colors, two blooms of each)-I, Miss Glynne 2, T. Bailey 3, S. E. Gladstone. The prizes were distributed by Mrs Johmson at five o'clock in the presence of a large number of people. who, at the conclusion of the interesting ceremony, went to enjoy themselves according to their inclination until eight o'clock, when the very large company pre- sent separated. The bands present were those of the Hawarden Volunteers and the Buckley Engineers. OSWESTRY. I AT THE TOWN COUNCIL held on Monday, present; The Mayor (Mr John Morris), Councillors J. Thomas, E. Shaw, J. Jones, T. Whitfield, R. E. Hughes, W. H. Lacon, Robert Lloyd, W. H. Spaull, C. G. Bayley, W. H. Weaver, and E. Thomas, Mr H. Davies (town clerk), Mr Hodgson (surveyor), Mr Glascodine (collector), and Mr T. Hughes (of the town clerk's office), the princial item of the business was the question of the necessity of increasing the present water supply. It was stated, and the statement was supported by statistics, that it would be a far more economical course on the part of the Council to con- struct additional works rather than to exercise their powers of purchasing water according to the terms of the agreement entered into with the Liverpool Cor- poration. Upon the motion of Mr Spaull, seconded by Mr Whitfield, it was agreed to, with one dissentient, that the town clerk be authorised to treat for the purchase of the land necessary for the reservoir at Penegwely, and that the Works Committee be empowered to consult engineers, and make arrange- ments for carrying out the works, including the neces- sary application to the Local Government Board. The cost of constructing the works will, it is estimated, be about 24,500, which will entail an annual payment of £360 for thirty years. THE OSWESTRY PUBLIC HOUSE COMPANY (LIMITED). —The fourth half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in the Oswestry Public House 0 Company (Limited) was held at the Harlech Castle Public House, on Tuesday. The Deputy-Chairman (Air T. Minshall) presided, and there were present Messrs. Spaull, Joseph Evans, Conacher, Coulson, Evans, junr., George Roberts, W. H. Oliver, and W. Edwards, secretary. The report having been read. The Deputy Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, ex- pressed his regret at the absence of their noble chair- man, Lord Harlech. The interest his Lordship had always taken in the concern was in itself a complete assurance to them that his absence was unavoidable. The report and balance sheet were of so favorable a characted that they called for hardly any observation from him. A continued dividend of ten per cent., and a depreciation fund of 251 3s 4d were, he thought, very good evidence of prosperity, and it was a satis- faction to realize that some of the ominous doubts and shakes of the heads of some friends when they established the second house had not been realized. X otwithstanding the establishment of that second house, the company had not only done a good paying busi- ness at the new house, but there had been no diminu- tion of the business at the Harlech Castle-the busi- ness on the contrary having increased at that house. He might say that from the increased facilities afforded by their movement they were not only bring- ing profits to the shareholders, but they were adding to the prosperity of the town. One object they had -¡.1.1. _1,1.1 .c_11_- III View Was tu supply a j/iorue niicicwuus Aiiuiiivuuijr societies might meet in preference to other public houses. He was happy to know that they had made a beginning, and it gave them hope that in process of time they would carry that movement much further, and that many other friendly societies would use the rooms.—Mr Spaull seconded the adoption of the report.—Mr Coulson said that he should like to ex- press his congragulations to the directors on the very satisfactory state of the accounts, especially as he thought that that company appealed to the public as fairly competing with what they might call public-house interest, without any attempt at what that interest might consider to be an injury. By fair trading it had been proved that there were a large number of people who preferred the use of their houses to the use of other kinds of public-houses.— The motion was then unanimously adopted. RUABON. RCABOX AND RHOS FLOWER SHOW. We under- stand the competitions in gardens and cottages have already assumed a very spirited form, there being no less than 49 entries in the two districts. The com- mittee are working most energetically to make the show a thorough success and we think there is every prospect of its being so. SCHOOL BOARI).-At the monthly meeting of the Board held at the Courthouse, Ruabon, on Tuesday afternoon, there were present Mr George Thomson, chairman Rev. T. Jones, Vicar of Rhos Messrs. S. R. Bishop, T. Jackson, and R. Roberts; Mr J. Denbigh Jones, clerk.—Owing to the intervention of the school holillays, there were no reports from either of the school committees,—Some discussion took place on the supply of books and stationery to the Board, the contract of Mr Rogers, bookseller, Wrexham, hav- ing been accepted at the last meeting. The Vicar of [ Rhos thought that in future they should ask for tenders and samples from the London publishers a.nd also from the booksellers in Wrexham, observing that if the percentage allowed was satisfactory, they ought to patronize the latter. The Chairman was also in favor of "a fair field and no favor," and, upon equal terms, to patronize the home trade. Mr Bishop advocated advertising widely as being more for the benefit of the ratepayers generally; and after some further expres- sion of opinion, it was resolved that Mr Rogers' con- tract terminate at Christmas.—A letter was read from Mr T. Morgan Owen, H. M. Inspector of Schools, in reference to the proposed change as regards the months for the School Examinations, stating that he would do all he could to bring about the desired alteration. After some remarks, it was resolved that formal appli- cation be made to the Department for permission to alter the time for holding the School Examinations to the month of March, as being much more suitable to the Schools generally.—The Clerk said he had received a letter from the Education Department stating that they had overpaid the School Grant to the extent of 27s. 6d., and asking for the money back. (Laughter). The Rev. T. Jones said that was the Department's own look out, as they were sharp enough the other way. A cheque, however, was ordered to be signed for the amount asked for; and the signing of several other cheques in payment of accounts comcluded the busi- ness of the Board. I RUTHIN. I THE SCHOOL BOARD.—There was no regular meet- ing of the Board last week, butcheques were signed and school:; were closed, for holidays rather sooner this the year owing to the prevalence of whooping cough among the children. THE Towx CRIER.—William Davies, the town crier, died suddenly on Sunday. He was out on Friday apparently in his usual health, on which day the Town Council voted him 10s per annum for his purely official work. POISON.—Mr Powell Jones, of Greenfield Cottage, found on Monday morning that a valued little dog of his had been poisoned, some dastard having thickly scattered the poison around his garden. One naturally hopes that the coward will be brought to justice, not merely on account of the dog, but because of the meanness of the action. ESCAPE FROM GAOL.On Thursday evening week a military prisoner, who was serving a sentence, found a way to escape by means of a ladder, which was being used in whitewashing. Prisoner made his way towards Llanferras, and was captured the next day in that neighbourhood, and conveyed back to durance vile. TOWN COUNCIL, QUARTERLY MEETING FRIDAY WEEK, Present-The Mayor (Dr. W. Davies Jones), Alderman Dr. J. R. Jenkins, Councillors R. P. Davies, John Jones (St. Peter's square), Win. Edwards, John Jones (Market-street), D. E. Davies Lewis Jones, John Morris, T. P. Roberts, and David Jones Mr W. Lloyd, town clerk. Bills.-A number of bills were passed for payment. Ncv; Rate.-An estimate of a new rate prepared by the town clerk was brought up, and on the motion of Mr T. P. Roberts, seconded by Mr J. Morris, the item of 23 10s for winding the church clock was dis- allowed. A rat of 2s 6d in the pound was made to be payable on the 31st August, 1881. The Water Question— The Mayor produced a bottle containing sample of water from wells in Park-roa(l, and the condition of it was so bad, even to the nakfni eye, that it was at once condemned, and no analysis of it was considered necessary the people would have to supply themselves with the Company's water Notice was also ordered to be given to Mrs Putrli to supply her cottages in Borthyn with pure water. The Town Crier made an application for a small salary as in other towns and it was agreed to give him 10s per annum. Tlte lvctll in P)-if)i- St)-eet.- The Town Clerk was directed to write to the Churchwardens of St. Peter's and draw there serious attention to the dangerous state of the wall in Prior-street, which is 10 inches out of the perpendicular, leaning over into the street. The Net,- Roa(I.-Inasniucli as the new road from the Town-hall to Well-street is still incomplete, it was re- solved that Mr Roberts be requested to furnish the -Corporation with a copy of receipt and expenditure in that matter so that they may see how much more is required to complete it. The Sevyujc Farm.—This farm being just now pass- I i. ng from the hands of Mr Martin to those of Major West, and rent being due to the Corporation, Mr West wrote offering to pay it. Resol ved that Mr West's offer be accepted, but that the receipt should be made out to Mr Martin, as he was really the person in- debted to the Council. Endowed Schools Acts.-The folli-)wixi, letter was received from the Charity Commission, Whitehall, Re the Ruthin Grammar School and Exhibition Charities:- Sm.-In reply to your letter of the 2nd instant I am in- structed to say that before framing the scheme for the above mentioned foundation for submission to the Com- mittee of Council on Education, the Charity Commissioners g?ve full and careful consideration t? the resolutions ni^sed at a Tmblic meeting on December 20th, 1870, and; fnrwarth-d hy vou to this office on the following flay. The Commissioners have not felt able to adopt the resolutions, referred to, but they h.,ve introduced into the scheme provisions substantially recognizing the claims of boys from the privileged parishes ef Ruthin and Llanelidan. Bv clause 511 a preference as to admission to the school is given to such bovs and by clause 57 a yearly sum of £10 is made applicable for scholarships for their benefit under such conditions, that the whole amount may, if it is o ne half the thought expedient, be employed to reduce by one half the fee payable by deserving scholars from the parishes in que:stion It is not iu accordance with the practice of the Commis- sioners in schemes under the Endowed Schools Acts to treat poverty-irrespective of the merit or ability of the scholar-as conferring a right to gratuitous education. In my former letter of 6th November, 1879, I stated that the Commissioners on the result of representations made to them by the Governors, had thought it expedient to limit the number of Representatives names by the Town Council to two, and I am now to add that I think it right, after full consideration, to adhere to this ar angement. The resolution as to the position of the Warden on the Governing Body of the Char tie, and to the augumenta- tions of the livings of Ruthin and LIanrhydd, refer to matters which are not dealt with 11\- the scheme. The Governing Body of the Charities in which the Warden is personally interested remains unchanged, and no provisions have been introduced affecting the benefices named. I enclose, for the use of the Town Council, copies of the Scheme as submitted to the Committee of Council. (Signed) D. C. RICHMOND, Julv 15th, 18-0. Secretary. No action was taken upon this letter. Train Arrangements.—A letter was received from Mr Wood, district superintendent, Chester, London Iand North- Western Railway, stating that as Monday was an inconvenient day for the issue of cheap tickets to Liverpool, owing to its being market day those tickets would be issued from Ruthin on Saturdays with option of return same day or on following Mon- day. While the company was unable to accede to the request that the 0.30 p.m. train Denbigh should go on to Ruthin every evening, it should do so on Saturday evenings. A new train would be put on to Ruthin from Denbigh in the morning at 0.30 a.m., and any other accommodation which was found possible would be given. Much satisfaction was expressed at the contents of the letter. Reports.—The Medical Officer of Health sent no report. He was to be written to and his attention drawn to some cases which were reported by the Inspector.—The Borough Surveyor presented his re- port, but it contained nothing important. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONPAT.—Present The Rev. the Warden of Ruthin, chairman; Mr I H. Powell Jones, vice-chairman; the Revs. W. Rees Williams and Lewis Williams; Messrs Brooke Cunliffe, C. Goodman Jones, Wm. Jones, John Jenkins, John Parry, Wm. Davies, Thomas Lloyd Roberts, Thomas Jones (Rhydycilgwyn), and R. G. Johnson. Mr R. H. Roberts, clerk. Mr T. Lloyd Murray-Browne was also present. Increase of Poor Belie f.-Mr Murray-Browne said he wished to make one single observation. He was sorry to observe that the outdoor relief was creeping up, and while it was quite true that they had found the times bad, yet he would remind them that there was a strong tendency to give more out relief at such times.—The Chairman said that the relieving officer attributed the increase to the great prevalence of sick- ness.—Mr Rees Williams remarked that when women began to receive outdoor relief it was very difficult to get them to work, they would not do anything, not even attend to the sick if they were paid for it.—Mr Powell Jones said they must remember that work had not been plentiful that spring and summer, the farmers in some cases had found it hard work to keep on, and had been compelled to employ less hands. Besides, they had no power to compel people to come into the house, and they must not let them starve.— Mr Murray Browne said that when the Board had offered the house, they had done their duty, and given the very best form of relief. The pressure upon the ratepayers was, he knew, very great, and he only spoke in their interests.—Mr Jenkins remarked that every man at that Board was a ratepayer.—The Chairman said that undoubtedly there was a class of people who from their course of life, their drunken- ness and improvidence, were sure inevitably to become paupers, and the Guardians were bound to deal with those people and to keep them off the rates as long as thev possibly could. ST. ASAPIT SCHOOL TRIP.—The Calvinistic Methodists of the city celebrated the Centenary of Sunday Schools by a trip to Llandudno on Thursday, all the scholars and many supporters and friends joined the excursion and the day was beautifully fine. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, THURSDAY, Present- Mr Brownlow W. Wynne, chairman Dr. Davies, Messrs. T. Winstone, E. Powell Jones, John Lloyd, T. Sleight, J. Vaughdii, Elias Roberts, R. Davies, J. Kendale, J. Kerfoot, W. Bell, W. Clark, Rev. W. E. Jones, T. G. Dixon, T. Morgan, Rev. T. Williams, J. Roberts, and J. Roberts, Foxhall. The House.—There were IOn inmates, the same number as last year. Vagrants relieved in the fort- night 82, same time last year, 115. The children had visited Rhyl on the 4th inst. and much enjoyed them- sel ves. Several letters were read from relatives of paupers as to contributions, all were left over for further en- quiries. A letter was also read from Edward Roberts, secretary of the Abergele Friendly Society, stating that the club would be wound up in January, 1881, and the funds divided amongst those who happened then to be in good standing, the reason given for this step was the paucity of new members joining the society. A letter was also read from the Yorkshire school for the blind, in reference to a boy named Edward Roberts, and it was decided that he should remain there for six months longer, he having already been there 5! years. The Local a M An w/1 ,1.1 \jruvcniiucnu uuaiu aiau wiuuc tu oaj uiiau 10 winiii.i no longer be necessary for the Clerk to furnish them with the tabulated statement of the pauperism in each parish.—Mr Grimbsy produced the book, and said that he should like to'go on keeping it, as it was most useful for ready reference, and it was agreed that he should do so, although it was not now necessary to transmit a copy of it to the Board above. In accord- ance with a recommendation from the Local Govern- ment Board it was resolved that a permanent register should be kept of all children going out to service or apprenticed. Notices.—The Rev, W. E. Jones wished to have a motion carried, that when any important matter was before the Sanitary or any other committee, affecting any particular parish, the Guardian of that parish should have notice to attend, especially when any j money was to be spent.—Mr Dixon remarked the t Sanitary Committee was open to the public, and they I had often asked the gentlemen of the press to be present. Some difficulty being felt about passing a resolution, Mr .Tones gave notice that he would bring it on at the next meeting.—Mr John Roberts, Geinas, who came into the room very late, intimated to the reporters that he had intended to get the Board made special in order to support the Hares and Rabbits' Bill, which he thought bj all means ought to pass, snd which he thought all might support, as there was nothing at all political in it, but purely a measure for the relief of the farmers, and for their protection from rapacious and game preserving landlords.

THE "CLIO" TRAINING SHIP. ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. The third anniversary of the Clio training ship, which is moored in the Menai Straits, was celebrated on board on Monday, when prizes were distributed among the boys. This excellent institution is main- tained by voluntary subscriptions, and affords shelter to several hundreds of boys, who, judging from their smart appearance and efficiency, are trained admirably. The ship was gaily decorated. In consequence of the illness of the Duchess, the Duke of Westminster, the president of the committee, was unable to participate in the proceedings, and Lady Penrhyn was also un- avoidably absent. The day- being fine, a fair number of persons availed themselves of the opportunity afforded them of being present at the distribution of T)rize.s. Lord Penrhyn and party arrived by the Bangor naval cutter, and was saluted by the boys, a detachment of whom "manned" the yards. In addition to Lord Penrhyn, there were present the Hon. Miss Pennant, the Lord Bishop of Bangor, Mrs Campbell and Miss Campbell, the Hon. Colonel West and the Misses West, Major Platt, Captain F. Morgan and Mrs Morgan (Cadnant), the Hon. Mr and Mrs B. M. St. John, the Rev. P. Williams, Rev. J. Gillart (Menai Bridge), Rev. Rees Jones (Llangystenip), Messrs H. T. Brown (honorary secretary, Chester), J. Scott Bankes (Mold), Edward Brookes, Mrs Brookes, and the Misses Brookes (Pabo), J. Radcliffe (Bryndinarth), Mrs Rad- cliffe, and Miss Keene, J arris (Bangor), Drs. Greig, Hughes, Ellis (Bangoi), and Owen (Menai Bridge), Lieutenant James (Bangor), the Rev. H. Davies, &c. The proceedings commenced with prayer by the Bishop, and after the boys had gone through several drills, Captain Moger, the commander, read an interesting statement regarding the ship. About 30,000 pieces of clothing were washed between 1st January and 30th June, at a cost of £ 13 Gs 2d for material and a profit of 2100. About 1,000 pieces of clothes were made, at a cost of £194 12s Gd, and a profit of kl20 log. One hundred pairs of boots were made at a cost of k.10 and a profit of .£30, About 500 pieces of clothes were re- paired, at a cost of 25 for material and a profit of £ lo. The sailmaking class made and repaired bed-sackin" at a cost of £ 100 for material and a profit of about £ Go! There were fifteen officers, viz. :—one cbief officer three seamen instructors, three schoolmasters, one tailoring instructor, one gunnery instructor, one cook and storekeeper, one clerk and musical instructor, one shoemaking instructor, two carpenters, and one agent in Liverpool for disposal of boys and to look out for them when they returned. Twenty-one boys had already been sent to sea, and had received very fair wages. Next year there would be over 100 boys sent to sea. Several boys had returned from their first voyage with good characters. The highest number of marks gained was 3334, and only two boys failed to obtain any good marks. Over 200 I™ horl 1 upwards of 1000 marks. The oiffcers had done their duty admirably, and he could not speak too highly of Mr Delany, the chief ofifcer, to whom great credit was due for the present satisfactory state of the ship The Hon. Miss Pennant then presented the rizes. the principal successful boys being Port watch R' J. Moore starboard, D. Tomkinson 4th standard lower division, Edward Wilson and Thomas Nail ? 3rd Standard, George Langdon and John Roberts 2nd standard, W. Jones and Charles Pratt; 1st stan- dard, Thomas Mort and Edward Lissen seamanship prizes, George Chisnall (1st), George Pirie (2nd), T Hughes (3rd), W. Owen (4th). The rest of the list embraced prizes for tailoring, shoemaking, drills, &c. The Bishop of Bangor afterwards delivered an address. Mr J. Scott Bankes moved a vote of thanks to the Hon. Miss Pennant, and Major Platt proposed a similar compliment to the Bishop of Bangor. The votes were cordially accorded. The boys were afterwards put through a number of manoivres, which consisted of going over the mast head, taking up positions on alarm of fire, marchir.g to music, gunnery practice, &c.. The ship's brass band played several tunes in a creditable manner, and the boys rendered three glees during the proceedings. Tne visitors were evidently pleased with the cleanli- ness of the ship and the sailorlike appearance of the boys, whose training reflects great credit on Captain Moger, the commander of the shin, and his admirable staff of officers.

LIVERPOOL COR^S MARKET. LIVKM'UOL, Friday. With moderate attendance our market open5 i -i-t at Tuesday's prices. Winter wheat slightly lower in price. Flour retained demand only at late '(notations, Indian corn, new mixed American, 5s It t Beans, Egyptian, 7s 41 to 7s 2d to 7s 3d. oilts unchanged. I quotations. Holders pressing sales. Weatl: fine. LOXDOX CORN MAKICKT. LONDON. F; I: I Wheat quiet, lower to sell. Flotit, (Iiill, I "i weak. All other articles about same. ————— —————

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO THE sr MiH EXPRESS. TWO PERSONS KILLED AM) SKVKKA!. INJURED. The utmost consternation was excitetl ":1 T-; by a report that the express train known ti "Flying Scotchman," which leaves J-,li!!II" ten o'clock in the morning, and is due at ll at twenty minutes past eleven, had an embankment of a dangerous character ,.Ii, the Marsh alls Meadows, which are sitii;tt-[ Berwick, and incline somewhat sharply from the Ie; of the line. The "Flying i- of first and second class only, and is the swift—i: between London and Edinburgh. The trail. which does not stop between Edinburgh and Berwick. be slackening speed in order to dm\ up at station. The Marshalls Meadows are with: a distance of the border city, and form a level I'M: to the sea banks. The guard of the train states that he 1 ft K i:: burgh eight minutes behind time. Tlie of an engine and tender, two vans, and eight c ir, iu- -■ All went well until nearing illarslitll, Meadow-, when whilst running through a cutting, either the nxletr^ broke or the engine left the rails. The scene that .D-I, was fearful. All the carriages toppled over each ■ th :■ and lay piled in a heap against the west embankiii-t- It was found that most of the passengers had Es- I caped injury. The engine-driver. John 'l lreups' n. and guard, named Pierce, was killed. Fortuna'e) the tiain was very light for the time of the year,or tne loss of life might have been far greater. The u "ir. led were taken on to Berwick and treated thev every attention being given to the sufferers. The iii.e blocked for the remainder of the day, and tIt" t, had to be carried on via Kelso. Photograph- t: wrecked train have been sent to the i'.lustrat—1! ',i Captain Suiter, though still i'ntferin, f ..Ill i" I: gradually recovering.

THE POTTERIES, SIIREWSBI RY, AND W LINE. It is stated that the plant of this RAIHVAV about to be sold, and that the line will be th >r>u,*l«> dismantled. THE SANDWICH ELECTION.—The Sandwich-cti" judges on Tuesday declared Mr Crompton lv'hert-. Conservative, unseated, and will report fvten-^i ■ j* bribery on both sides. Each party to pic costs. ROYALTY AXD THE CAR.N--tRvoN effort is being made to get Prince Leopold t president at one of the meeting of the National r.i teddfod which is to be held at Carnarvon this montn. Mr Watkin Williams, Q.C., M.P., has ta matter in hand, and is arranging to convey the i' 1 to his royal highness throuhg the medium of a lit-I tion of Welshmen and others interested in t\ fod. THE llHEAn-wIsSER and family, call ill ado!d lose money and health, through using c!i i.'1 1 • io-e money an d health, through n-in? ? ?' spurious artic l es of Ja.Hy fo?J an 1 ii t! CI, h II I tl t I It ,'LI .,hoLil,l purc hase :n the brat '<?' 't well-known the Chinese make huge extra pi 'iit-. f 1" f I 'I O',el! facing many descriptions of tea with miii -i-! '1'1, .1- 1 11 ( ) 1 I "'1 'd ( Ii.le pow d er, pru.ssian blue (a poison ) and p lum'>a, lead) this preparation colors all qualities of t i11-1- even substances not tea, have the outward ai>i"ir:i!' of genmne tor, this absurd and injurious disallowed by Messrs. Horninian, who for -k'year-1-1^ Imported, and sxipl)lie(I tlle %-itll I)IIie some tea, yielding a strong rich enjoyable and h- giving beverage.—List of Agents in this b to. Wrexham—Potter, 18 and It, High-street. ï:, bury S.-tlter, Chemist. Chester — Thomas, Bridge-street Row. Mold—Hughes, 22, Llangollen—Ditcher, stationer. Barmouth— Printed at the ?.?Mr?Mrand Cf)M?-<t!Prt'M???? t?M?, "Advertiser" Office (late ?hMic H:JU. Square, Wrexham, in the County of n?''? published on Fridays and Saturday at t! ? (M&ces, and also at the Establishment of Messrs   Price, High StrMt, Mold, in the County of   the shop of Mr Erasmus Edwards, Cf!?' County of Merioneth at Mr C. G. Bayh'y'. Thf Oswestry, in the County of Salop and at t)? b .??. ment of Mr Wm. Astoa. Market Place, Che?r. -t? County of Chester; !.y bEHNA Bayley S, Kin- Wrexham, aforesaid CHARLES GE'?E B.?? ?. Cross, Oswestry, aforesaid and Gr.jRnE • | [ Park, Wrexham, aforesaid.—August 14th, l^"