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MOLD AND HOLYWELL RURIDECANALI…
MOLD AND HOLYWELL RURIDECANAL I ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the chapter of the above associa- tion was held at St. Winifred's Hall, on Monday last. The chair was taken by the ftt-v. T. Z. Davies, and there were present besides the Rev. Ll. Wynne Jones, Connah's Quay; J. Williams, Hope; Jones, Gwiedd J. Davies, Tryadyn J. Williams, Ysc-eifiojj; Williams, Nannerch; E. Jenkins, Flint; Chidiow, Sealand; Isaac, Hawarden J nes. Halkyn; ,and S. Evans, Pontblyddyn Jlessrs J. Scott Bai.kes, R. T. Roper, St. John Charlton (Cbawdsley), Parry (Bibly ), J. W. Wolsten- holme, Eians (Gwernaffieldj, and W. F. Musgrave (secretary ). The meeting having been opened by prayer, the CLairwau caLed upon the Rev. E. E. Jones to com- mence the proceedings with the subject of which he had giv4ip uoLÍoe-" That it is desirable parishioners should have a voice in the appointment of their minister." Mr jones said that the subject was one of the greatest importatice-in fact, it was scarcely possible to conceive a subject of greater importance, or cne more pregnant of the interests of the church for weal or lor wue involving as it did the eternai prospects of hundreds and thousands of souls. The pre-ent mode of appointing a parish minister was utterly at variaace with the mode employed during the first six centuries of Christianity, for during that time he could say. without fear of contradic- tion, the laity had a voice and a most powerful voice in the appointment of ecclesiastical officers. Mr Jones then glaaced at the history of the church from the time of the apostles to within a recent period, dating which time the people bad chosen their own ministers, and what was more the election 01 a bishop develved upon the people. He then gave instances of the election of bishops by the people, and those so elected were.LS desirous as any to do their work thoroughly and decorously. He had touched ou those things to prove the fact that the people had had a voice in the appointment of church others, ana he believed the church woitld remain I the church of the few, and never would recover her prestige uutiJ the right of the people in this respect was restored. (Cheers.) It w.i6 asked by a gentleman how Mr Jcnes pro- posed to gc t a united people, so that the appoint- ment would be unanimous. Another asked how the scheme wait proposed to be -carried out. Mr Jones rc-phed By healthy agitation, with. oni wnieu nothing could be done, and without which the church in England would remain a bLa,-naLit p,,ol. The Rev. H. Wynne Jones thought the scheme of the Rev. E. Jones would further divide a divided church. He would suggest that a general council, party nominated by the bishop and partly.by the peuple, should he .arranged; and if that eauld be adopted they would get the best men, and the people won d have a voice in their appointment. Tiie Rev. E. Jones said that plan had been pro- posed some time ago, but had fallen through. What he wanted u as to give a living interest with the church, and then it might become more prosperous. Mr St. John Charlton agreed with the Rev. LL W. Joues, for if a parish be allowed to chose their own clergy, great dissatisfaction would arise. A parish was a very local place, and it seemed to him that the bishops and canons were the best suitec to undertake the choice oi clergymen for parishes. There were plenty of cases, which were known to them all, in which the appointment should not have been made; and he thought they could not too strongly recommend to the Lord Bishop's notice tha question of consulting with a couccil composed cf the canons of the catiiedral and other able men, ka few laymen, m-disposing of his patronage. Mr J. Scott bankes thought llGthing could be more undersir<tble than .that the people should have the appointment of their ministers entirely in their own hands. He was sorry the subject had been brought forward, as it wat one which went further j than that meeting had the power to go, and one that struck at the root of all church government. lie did not approve of such elections, in fact the whole machinery of elections generally was bad, and !iu(:h a ProPosition as the one before the meeting U ugnate the Church, aud cause an endless amounJ t 01 dissension. H" wo?td like tc know of a clergyman who thoroughly identified ?hi?' d? f wit?h ? his work, who d.i not get large con- feregations, and who aid not receive the help and sjnipathy ol his parishioners. What they wa:.ted a? i.ard wording i ergyinen. who would vis.t the people aud work the parish thoroughly, men who would pray to God to put in the hearts of bishops a eense cf the re pjnsibihty devolving upon them, and a awatez. tliu clergy to a seuse at their duty in pro- otœg tLe salvation of souls. 11,; Bev. D. Williams maintained that the pre Ll()dL of distributing the patronage cf the ?rch if tae diocese VU an iniquitous one. -;UUU wat too large a sum to be lett at the wiL and of any dioce-an. He strongly advocateo the ♦ r.us of the proposition, and said it was an M'?e that ?mga should be allowed to remain a- aty were. They were told to look on the past &no ?.P?ent, bt the future should be looked to a? welL lic- ???eved in an un:ettered institution, ano ùy ?h.g across the British Channel they could ?ee  ?Qe? an institution worked new that it wa ^fcU fr.w an intclerant system. He believed lhere _??a future before th?t Church. He woulu Lot a?' Much about the bishop behind ?is back, but f i< e Lad Leèn pre?nt, he would have spoken in I onge. h?u? than he then intended to use. ¡ he would now contwt himself with Buying th-? tnL °' the appointments which he had made had uu,u.a?d the c'Jmmon sense of the clergy. Teial gentlemen depieaated the use of such Wf'8e' an Mr Scott Bankes said that if gentle ai, Were allowed the license of speaking in such termR one ?"? not attend the deliberations Cf the chapter. as?o?t SrJar?b??? the council scheme as brought forwarJ by the Rev, LI. W. Jones ana Mr Chariton O  eneral?ou? ??? That there shall be one general council oT,™ a?d ci.rgymeu to assist the Bishop in diaposi,2g of He entirely disapproved K?f ??-/? patrona?."  ?°ers g the election of their minist?M ? in their own hands altogether. Mr Scott Bankes said he was existed in the Church, but though?h?f to a great degree the remedy in their own Y fd Mr Cnarlton's motion was too dictatorv would propose That it is no? desirable \?  "PMintment of a clergyman to a parish be llf. he B,hop alone." The amendment would ?ave tbe Bishop to form his own council, and he w I i probably select his archdeacons, caaons, and otherb ••c assist him. cj? ??' D. Williams seconded the motion of Mr Ch¡u-ltoIl. All Bankes pressed his amendment, and it was seconded by the Rev. Mr James. I Oil a division there were 8 for the amendment alld 9 for Mr Charlton's motion, which was then carried. The Rev. Mr Chidlow, of Se:tland, then read an able and interesting paper on "The propriety of P•wvish> i-ng an order of missionary clergy as an auxilliary to the parochial system." Mr Chidlow said that such missionaries had been at all times in the Church, and that great good had resulted from their efforts whsrever they bad been allowed to visit. From the earliest ages itinerant preachers went about doing a great deal of good, and were a special body of men specially gifted with excellence in preaching, many going to hear them who never w nt to hear their regular priest. A great an ount w_ good had been done by a body calling themselves ,° The Evangelist Fathers," which was a body of auxiliary preachers of the Church of England, and at a recent visit of theirs at Cardiff a church capable of holding 2,000 had been filled for a week J overflowing. These men ask for nothing more than their travelling expenses, board and lodging, and their attendance in a parish was very beneficia;, and a relief to the parochial minister. Mr Warren, at the request of the meeting, then read two letters containing details of the organiza- tion and work of the Evangelist Fathers. Mr Roper did nut like the name given to the body mentioned. The churches might be filled by ad li.tmg the suggestion of Mr Baikes-for the clergy to put a little more heart in their work. As a rule, it a parish was well worked, the church would be well filled, and the laity willing to co- operate with the minister. If he could not hear his own minister, he would rather hear a neighbouring oue than any of the preachers named. Mr Bankes off-red two pieces of advice to the clergy first, let them hold clerical meetings, at which the opinion of tho=e present could be taken on auy pat-ticular question arising in the Pitrishes; second, let clergymen change pulpits, which would be a relief to themselves and a change to the parishioners. The Rev. Ll. W. Jones spoke against the motion, saying the association flavoured too much of Romish origin, and believed that the institution ot such an ordi-r would create a revolution in the church. The mution was supported by the Rev. D. Williams, who asked if the system did good in the Catholic Church of Rome, why should it not do good in the Catholic Church of England. Mr Charlton also supported the motion. After a long conversation, Mr Chidlow proposed That a select committee of that association be appointed at that meeting to enquire into the d sirability of holding a mission in the two d^anieries," which was seconded by the RAV. Mr Isaacs, and carried by a large majority. The com- mittee was formed, ana it was decided to send a note of the proceedings to the secretaries of other luridecanal chapters, asking for theirs in return. The yearly subscription of 2s. 6d. was tken called for, and the meeting broke up. LLANGOLLEN. CONFIRMATION.—On Monday, the Bishop of St. Asaph held a confirmation service at the parish church, when 31 females and 18 males were con- firmed. The bishop, according to his wont, addressed the catechumens in English and Welsh. NEw NATIOKAL SCHOOLS.—The works have been commenced in connection with these new schoolrooms, which are intended to meet the wants 01 the parish m the face oi the new act of education. The Vuar, in his appeal for subscriptions, declares that the erection of these schools will prevent the School Board building a single room in the parish. On the other hand, it is said that the majority of parents in Garth would prefer being fined than send their children to the now-existing district school. The rector seems determined to provide hard nuts for the board to crack. LOCAL BOARD, THURSDAY, 4th ind.-Present: Brooke Cunliffe, Esq. (chairman), Messrs S. G. Fell, J. S. Tanqueray, J. Thomas, S. Lloyd Jones, E. Roberts (Grapes Hotel), R. Griffith, E. Roberts (Castle-street), and S. Pughe. The Year's Accounts.-Mr Fell enquired how it was that payments made since the end of the last financial year, March 25th, were included in the accouuts ot last year's expenditure.—Mr Richards said they were part of the liabilities. Mr Thomas thought that it would be better to account for the money according to the dates of payment and not liability. -A serious mistake was caused by this last year.—Mr Fell said he would individually like to know how the account of the loans was published. The board knew not anything about the loans as a board.—Mr Richards We are bound to publis'h the loans.—Mr Fell thought they ought to have some means of checking the loan amounts, as they were a very important item. He knew the matter was pub- lished inÓ tdil, but he would like to see the aggre- gate in a statement. He had ne doubt the matter was in gcod hands, but yet he thought the finance committee ought to go about their work in a business-like manner. He would not attend another finaueecommittte unless he found better statements of accounts. He thought they could do nothing. Chwrclu-ctreet.—It was arranged that a dispute between the surveyor and Mr D. Lloyd, contractor, be referred to the Works Committee. '1}u; Fairs.—Mr J. Thomas said that he would postpone his motion respecting the fairs for further ei quiry.—iMr S. Pughe said that the Ellesmere fairs were held CTI the same day, as their fairs were altered. —Air Roberts, Castle-street; suf-;ested that tkr August and January fairs be suspellded.-The clert: thought that as the Market full was free, some would expect the Smithfield to be free also.-Mi- Thomas opposed this vehemently, though the sug- gestion was received with favour by some other members. Smithfield Contract.-It was Tesolved that since Mr Owen's contract for the Smithfield tolls had ex- pired, the contraot be advertized terminable on the 25 h. The Contracts of the Year.—A. conversation en- sued as to the desirability of causing all contracts to terminate with the financial year, for the sake of simplifying the accounts. Assembly Room for Drilling.—Mr Hughes said A-c s-c j,-r, t, t v that the volunteers had taken the Assembly Room rent free, to. pay only for gas. He sent in a bill and they objected to paying it, saying that 2s a night was too ,mueh.—Mr Thomas thought that the Assembly Liocm ought net to be used as a volunteer drill shed. They ought as a district to help the volunteers tc build a shed for themselves. Mr Griffith thought that if they had been too liberal is giving the room for nothing, they-ought not to be wrong on the other side by putting in the gas bilL He did not justify the boa, d in passing such an hon- ourable resolution, but having passed it they ought to be honourable in carrying it ou-Mr Hughes, said that they ought to consider the interest upon gasfittiag, the expense of lighting up, and the gas consumption. He had measured it, and allowing half J for the Market Hall, 300 feet was burnt iu the A-sembly Room.—The matter was left to the Works Committee, Mr Thomas expressing a hope that the volunteers would consider the general complaint amongst the ratepayers about their having it at all, and get a shed of their own. Hecreatioa Grou^A.—Mr R. Griffith gave notice, That we consider the propriety of letting the Re- creation Groand for grazing, at the next meeting." Eirianalll Property.—Mr Thomas reported that the members appointed to visit the above property and reservoir had ordered certain repairs, and agreed that the tenant should pay Xll 10s for the Eirianallt property, and be allowed 30s for keeping guard, &c. This was instead of a rent of 30s received before. Hear. hear). OSWESTRY. WELSH LECTURE—On Monday evenisjg a lecture was delivered in the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, by the Rev. J. H. Evans, Llaei'haiadr, the sutj;'ect being Dyn o ddifrif "—" Man in earnest." The chair was taken by the Rev. Joseph Hillier, and there was a large attendance. The proceeds of the lecture we e devoted to the circuit fund. THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. Mr Lane, who has for upwards of t-n years acted as the agent for the Great Western Railway Company, in this town, is about to leave Oswestry, having been pro- moted ,io the more lucrative appointruent cf pas- senger agent at Paddington. The good wishes of i great many Oswestry friends will follow him to his new sphere of labour. FORTKIGHTLY FAIR. There was a tolerable supply of cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, and pigs at the Smithfield, on Wednesday, and prices of last fair for sheep remained firm, cattle, calves, and pigs being a littls easier. Messrs Pugh ami Stokes scld 80 cattle and calves, 350 sheep., 50 pigs; Mr Grif- fiths so d GO eattle and calves, 100 sheep and lambs, and 20 pigs.: Mr Whitfield sold 30 cattle and calyee, 185 sheep and lambs, and 15 pigs. THE TJNIT-33 .METHODIST FEES CHURCH.—The anni versary sermons in connection with the above were preached in the Iron Tabernacle, en Suuday, by the RJV. J. Nettleton. The annual meeting was held in the same place on Monday evening, Mr H. 0. Edwards in the chair. From the annual report read by the Rev. J- Nettleton, the connexion raised last year £ 7,b56 8s. Id. for missionary objects. It supports 31 foreign tnd 272 home ministers, with 68,167 members, 3,454 local preachers, 154,180 Sun- day scholars, 24,104 Sunday school teachers, 1,193 Sunday schools, 79 day schools, and 7,322 day scholars. They had built 32 chapels last year, mak- ing a total of 1,24. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. E. D. Wilks, the Rev. J. Nettleton, Mr T. Davies, Mr E. Davies, and others. The collections were this year £2 10s. in excess of last. CAMBRIAN RAILWAY COMPANY.—On Thursday a special general meeting of the proprietors of the Cambrian Railway Company was held, pursuant to notice, at the company's offices, Oswestry, at 12 o'clock, in accordance with the standing orders of Parliament, tLe Right Hon. the Earl Vane in the chair and there were also present, S. E. Bolden, Esq., deputy-chairman to the company Capt. Pryce, Cytfronydd A. Slaney Wynne, Esq., Peniarth, &c. It was moved by the Chairman, seconded by S. E. Bolden, Esq., deputy-chairman, and unanimously resolved, That the Bill now submitted to the me. ing, entitled An Act for making a railway from Festiniog, in the county of Merioneth, to the railway of the Cambrian Railways Company in the parish of Llandecwyn, in the same county, and for other pur- poses,' be, and the same is hereby approved by the proprietors present at this meeting, subject to such alterations as may be made therein by Parliament, and at the Directors of the Company may consider expedient." This terminated the proceedings, which occupied about five minutes. MARRIAGES.—Tuesday's Gazette notices that the Maesbury New Independent Chapel has been duly licensed for the solemnization of marriages. OSWESTRY COTTAGE HOSPITAL AND NURSING ASSOCIATION.—Mr F. G. BuLer Swete, treasurer begs to acknowledge the following Part of Grympo offertory, Xl Fiankton offertory, t2 18s. Id. donation from John Dovaston, Esq., £ 5 5s.; fees paid to Mr Bull on account of funeral expenses of the late Robert Potts, £1 2s.; new subscriber, Mrs Davies, Dudleston Hall, .£1 Is. The treasurer would be obliged by subscriptions remaining unpaid, and due the 1st of February last, to be paid as sooaas possible. TEMPERANCE MEETING.-A. meeting in connec- tion with tht: Oswestry Temperance Society, was held in the Old Wesleyan Chapel, on Tuesday night. Mr T. M'nshall presided, and the meeting, which was fairly attended, was addressed by Messrs W. Thomas (Wrexham) Miller, and R. Jones. The usual compliment to tne chairman was moved by Mr Windsor, and seconded by Mr Edward Evans. In the course of the proceedings, the following resolu- tion, moved by Mr W. Thomas, aud seconded by Mr Miller, was unanimously adopted :-That while this meeting rejoices to learn that a bill has been intro. duced by the Government fer the purpose of correct- ing the evils which arise from the liquor traffic, and recognises with pleasure those clauses which tend towards that object, is nevertheless of opinion that no bill will effectually deal with the evils which does not :-1. Reduce at once the public houses and beer- houses to such a point as that the intemperance of the people shall not be necessary for the support of these houses. 2. The total abolition of spirit vaults and gm palaces.—3. Tke entire closing of all houses licensed for the sale of intoxicating drinks during the whole of Sunday.—4. To make it illegal for any public-house or beer-shop to be thrust upon any locality when three fifths of the ratepayers express their desire to be free from itsdemoralizing influences. —In the atteriloon the members ot the Band oi Hope were entertained by the committee at tea, in the vestry of the Wesleyan chapel. COUNTY COURT, SATURDAY. Before J. W. Harden, Esq. The cause list contained 120 original plaints, and seven judgment summonses. A Family Disp-uk. Christiana Swetenham, of Eilesinere, was sued by Frances Swetenham, New cast; e-uiader-Lyme, for the recovery of X20 upon an I.O.U.—Mr H. S. D. Richardsom, Stoke-upon-Trent, instructed by Mr Rubt. W. Litchfieid, Newcastle- undei-Lyme, appeared for the plaintiff. From the statement made by counsel, it appeared that in December, 1661, the plaintiff went to reside with the detendaut's mother, and took a quantity of goods with her, which were subsequently left there at the request of the mother. The goods were valued at X46 6s., and the plaintiff consented to accept the sum of £ 20, which the daughter guaranteed should be paid in annual instalments. An I.O.U. for .£O was given by the present defendant in October, 1870, and not having been paid, the action was brought. No witnesses were called on either side, and on the I.O.U. being put in, his Honour gave judgment for the full amount claimed, with, execution in a fort- night. About Watch Clubs.—John Jones, 11, Parry's Buildings, Castle-street, was sued by J Jhn Black- hurst, watchmaker, Crewe, for the recovery of .£5, £ 2 of that amount being claimed for printing cards, and finding the stationery requisite for starting a watch club, aud t3 lor making three journeys to Oswestry in connection with the affairs of the club. —Mr Lisle, of Nautwich, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Bull for the defendant.—Mr Lisle stated the facts of the case, and after hearing the evidence, judgment was given tor £ 3, payable in a fortnight. A second case heard, arising out of a watch club, was one in which George J £ Evans, jeweller, Cross- street, was the plaintiff, ar.d William Ambrose Jones, a fitter, employed at the Cambrian Rail-way sheds, the defendant, the grounds of the dispute being a claim of 15s., balance of account for goods sold. —After hearing the evidence, the Judge said it-was plain the son, and not the father, ought -to have been sued, and the plaintiff must, therefore, be nonsuited. —Mr Lis.e applied tor costs, but tne Judge declined to allow them. Conflicting Testimony.—Robert Carringtan, book- hinder, Church-street, was sued by Charles Monk .for the recovery ot 17s., the value of some book- binding toois, sold to the defeudaut.-Tiie plaintiff said he sold the tools-to the detendaut for 23s., aad the defendant having done 6s. worth of work for him, he sued him tor 17s.—Defendant eaid the things -were of no use to him. Mr Monk sent them to his shop by a little girl, and he told her to leave them and he would look at them. On examining them he found that they were of no value, and in a day. or two afterwards, when the girl came again, he told her to take them back.-Plaintiff said he had seen defenoant frequently since tae toolt3 .had been sent to him, aud he offered no objection to the sum named. -Delelldant contended that he had told him Lhey were of no use to him, and had asked him to take them back.—The .Judge, after commenting upon this extraordinary conilictiug evidence, asked the plaintiff if he was willing to take hack the tools, apji upon his expressing his readiness to do :-o, they were handeu over to him and consequently a nun- suit was entered. LOCAL BOARD QUARTERLY MEETING, MONDAY.—Present: Alderman David Lloyd, in the chair; Councillors Jackson Salter, C. G. Bay ley, John Thomas, G. M. Bickerton, W. Hughes, E Shaw, W. Jones, G. J. Saunders, C. W. Owen Mr H. Davies, town clerk; Mr E. B. Smith, surveyor. The Alterations, in the Market.-T-be minutes of the works committee were read, and a resolution, accepting the tender of Mr Edward JDavies for the partition in the Powis Hall, the erection of new stalls in the Cross Market, and the police cabin, was adopted by the board. The amount of tender wae Xiio 14s. 6d. Ways and Mean-The Town Clerk said that the bills which had been laid on the table that morning amounted to £ 11 19s. 8d., being made up as follows :-Borough bills, X20 lIs. Market bills, .;t;8 17s. lid., and Local Beard bilis,j £ 48 10s. 9d. —A borough rate cf £15U was ordered, and a watch rate of three half-pence. The New Houses in Westoit-lane.-The Town Clerk said he had received letters from Mr Whit- ridge Davies and Mrs Lewis with reference to the seweriag of Werton,lane.-Some discussion ensued, and ultimately the matter was leit to the works committee. The Endowed Schools Scheme.-T-he Town Clerk ,mid he had received a letter from the Town C'erk of Exeter, asking for the views of the corporation on the Endowed Schools Commission. Mr Goschen's NewJttaling Bill.-The Town Clerk read a letter from the Town Clerk of Sunderland with reference to this bill which that council intend to strenuously oppose, and asking whether the Qawostry Town Council had taken any steps in the marter.—Mr D. Lloyd thought it desirable that the board should petition against the bill. He was opposed to the principle of centralization.—The Iowa Clerk said that the bill was at present in a very crude state. it involved a question of great importance, and he would write to the Town Clerk of Sunderland and ascertain whether that council proposed to petition, and if so, this heard cuuld follosr their example. He would take the same action with regard to the.communication respecting the Endowed Schools Commission scheme, and, if necessary, call a meeting of the general purposes committee to deal with the question. l'he Sanitary Conditton.of the Town.—DrBeres- f the Town.- D r B eres- ford said that having been greatly engaged out of town, he had not been able ±o prepare his monthly report, but he hoped to lay it beiore the board ao their next meeting. There ihad been one fatal case of small-pox, and that was the only case of the malady which had come under his notice. The health of the town generally was good. The Surveyor s Report.—A long report was read from the surveyor on various matters, but it gave rise to no uifcussion further than tnat the surveyor was directed to serve thd necessary notices upon the owners of property in Princes-street to effect drainage works, and to write to Mr Minshall to learn whether the additional works at the reservoir could not properly come under the contract. The New Locl,-up.-The Town Clerk said he had ¡ received a letter from Mr George Owen, complaining of the very unsatisfactory way in which the new lockup was being built. The Town Clerk said he had called the attention of the contractors to it, but he was waiting for a detailed report from the surveyor. He suggested that the board should look &t the workmanship, and satisfy themselves as to whether the lockup was in a fit state to be haned over to the town. ■Lh'e Raiiway Companies and Oswald.ro-ad.-The Town Clerk said he had written to the Charity Com- missioners respecting the field which the Great Western Railway Company were desirous of acquir- ing in connection with the proposed improvements in Oswald-road, but had received no reply. Bad Meat in the Market— The Surveyor said thac on Saturday he received information that a quantity of meat of questionable quality was ex. posed for sale in the market. He went to the market, and finding that the meat was unquebtion- ably unfit for humau food, he seized it, and it was now lying in an adjoining room for the inspection of the board. The medical officer was from home on Saturday, but he had that morning examined the meat, which had been offered for sale by a butcher named William Davies, and Lad condemned it.- The surveyor was instructed to take the necessary proceedings against the butcher who had exposed the mutton for sale. The Borough and its Juvenile Criminals.-Mr Shaw drew attention to the painful cases brought before the bench a fortnight ago, in which two girls, about 14 years of age, were charged with prostitution. On the suggestion of the Town Clerk, the matter was deferred until the next meeting. RHOS. WELSH WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—The old place of worsh'p belonging to the Wtsleyans at Rhos having become too small, it has been determined to rebuild and enlarge it at an estimated cost of £400. For this purpose Mr Isaac Rogers, the Square, has kindly offered the necessary land, the present land adjoining that of Mr Rogers, and being insufficient. As the bulk of the necessary funds will have to be collected, it is to be hoped that all interested in the commercial prosperity and the social and moral welfare 01 the inhabitants of the district will aid in this effort to rebuild the chapel. A short time ago the Marquess of Westminster contributed liberally to the Cuedpoeth Chapel, and gentlemen locally in- terested in the Rhos district may follow his lord- ship's example with advantage. The treasurers are the Rev. Owen Williams (minister of Coedpoeth Circuit), Miuera, and Mr David Davis, mason, Rhos, both of whom will gladly receive contributions. RUTHIN. I BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, May 1st.— Present: James Maurice, Esq., chairman; Rev. David Roberts, vice-chairman Thomas Hughes, Esq.; John Jenkins, Esq.; R. G. Ellis, Esq.; Rev. J. C. Davie-, Derwen; Mr John Jones, Clocaenog Mr Isaac Lloyd, Efenechtyd; Mr Thomas Jones, Llanelidan Mr Thomas Symond Mr W. E. Lloyd, Llanfair Mr Evan Thomas Rev. John Griffith; Mr Evan Davies, Llauyuys; Mr John Jones, Golden Hart; Mr C. Goodman Jones, Ruthiu. There were no letters received. The only busi- ness of public interest was the re-arrangement of the collectors' districts. It was resolved that the Poor-law Board be informed that the guardians at their meeting this day divided the union into two assistant overseers' districts, as follows:-No. 1 district: Derwen, EtVnechtyd, Llanarmon, Llan- degli, Llanferres, Llanelidan, Llanfair, Llanrhydd, Rutbin, and Llanfwrog. No. 2 district: Aber- wheeler, Llandyrnog, Llangwyfaen, Llangauhafal, Llanrhaiadr, Llauychan, Llanynys, Nantglyn, Gy. feilliog, Clocaenog, and Llanbedr. And it was pro- posed, subject to the sanction of the Poor-law Board, that Messrs Ezra Roberts and Riehara Fox do act as assistant overseers of those districts for the current year, the former to take No. 1 and the other No. 2, the salary of each to be .£90 per annum. I he late Assistant Overseer's Accounts. The clerk produced the bond for Mr S. Owen's security, and informed the board that the inspector of the European Society had been with him, and said that unless the guardians took legal proceedings against Mr Owen they would decline to pay. The inspector had previously informed him that he had come over for the purpose of advancing Mr Owen the amount he was deficient by way of a loan: He had been led to suppose that he had property in the house and about the premises to the amount of about X180, and he was going over to inquire whether such was the fact. The inspector further said he understood if the money was paid that Mr Owen would retain his situation, and he asked him if that would be so. He said ho did not think there was the least chance of his retaining the otfce, even if the money was paid. Tke inspector said in that case the assurance society would expect the guardians to prosecute after the auditor had certified the balance dse frwm him. The inspector understood the amount was X250.-The board generally agreed that they would not prosecute, but that they should expect the money to be paid upon the auditor's certificate. The clerk was directed to write to the committee of the Eye and Ear Institution, Liverpool, request- ing them to admit Deborah Edwards, of Llanbedr, to that institution at the expense of the board. There was a long conversation about allowing the clerk a gratuity for conducting the settlement and removal cases for the last five years.—The Vice- chairman recommended that a committee should be called to meet the clerk and to go into the whole matter, and that the subject should come forward next board day for consideration, which was agreed to. Monetary.—Out-relief for the past fortnight by Mr Thomas Griffiths, X105 16s. and by Mr W. ,H. Jones, £ 70 17s. Balance in treasurer's hands to the credit of the union, £ 561 15s. 8d. Number in the house, 80; corresponding period last year, 80; number of vagrants relieved since last board day, 19. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY, May 1st.—Before R. G. Johnson, Esq., and the Rev. Bulkeley-Owen Jones. Affiliation.-Catherine Jones, Clocaenog, v.-David Jones, Hafod-yr-afod, Llantysiiio.—Ordered to pay Is. 6d. per week. Riding without Beins.-P.C Lloyd summoned Joseph Williams, potter, Ruthin, whom he had found asleep in his cart, and obstructing the high- way.—Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Profanity..—;Mr Fred. Adams took out a summons against John Williams, stone masoe, for this offence The facts were as follows :-A parade of the. Ruthin volunteer3 was called on the Saturday previous, to meet the adjutant, and while waiting, the band struck up. Mc F. Adams being color sergeant, and the senior non-commissioned officer present, seeing a drunken mau dancing in the midde of the band, went to remote him by the collar, and in pushing him from the hand he fell. John Williams then stepped lorward and swore profusely that it was a shame. The drunken man, who had hardly a rag on his back, and-eaid he came from Deabigh, was put in th lock-up, aud subsequently fined by the Mayor in 5s. and costs.—-Mr Adams contended he had merely done his duty, and to s how an example which the other non-eomtsihsioned effice-rs a.tght to follow. The hand master, to his credit, had pushed the drunken person away previously. The case was decided on Weduesday, when Mr Edward Hughes appeared fur the defendant, and endeavoured to show that what would be simply a mere.choleric expression with an officer ought not to be accounted to-a private for rank blasphemy. The bench seemed to think the people did not know much about the offence— unhappily coon-and others having been fined, defend .irid znust pay his fine of Is. and costs like any other man.
QUARTERLY RETURN OF BIRTHS…
QUARTERLY RETURN OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS IN WREXHAM AND NORTH WALES. The births and deaths included ia the present return are those that were recorded in England and Wales in the quarter ending 31st Marcb, lap-t. It is reported that there were 209,78.7 buths recorded in this period, AS well as 138,603. deaths. The former are 6,654 in excess of the average of the corresponding periods in the three previous years, srhile the latter exceed a similar estimate by 6,235. The deaths include 13,394: that happened in work- houses, hospitals, end other public .institutions. N.3 less than 31,336 children are said to have died acder the age of 1, ahout one fourth thaiotal deaths at-all ages. Smalhpox caused 4,899 deaths, scarlet fever 6,08.6, and other fevers 4,073..There were 2,326 deaths by small pox in London, and 1,062 in Liverpool. In Llanelly, out of 243 deaths from alt cai^es, 124 were hy-saaall pox. In Westoe, one of the sub-districts in South Shields, 17$.small pox cases occured in 431 deaths. An examination of the jcortaliiy returns shows that scarlet sfever, and fevere of other kinds, were al-Lost everywhere prevalent. Fevers do not make their appearance in the,large towns only.; villages aud cities alike suffer. Much has beea done in the way of im- provement by drainage and water supply, but the most cursory glance over this return shows that more remains to be aceociplished. The births of 582 children, and the deaths of 33 persons., are said to hawe been registered dn the union or,dibtrict of Wrexham in the quarter ending 31st March, last. The births are 86 in excess of LLie previous March return^.but the deaths fall sbert of the average of the three previous corresponding quarters by 12. There were 97 deaths of infants under 1, and 81 of udultt: .at 60 and upwards. Thirteen deaths are recorded on the Coroner:s information, and in 6 cases, death is said to have resulted from violent means. The deaths of 19 I "persous are reported to have heeu recorded in the workhouse during the quarter. Jt is unsatisfactory ) to note that 3 fatal cases of sm £ .U pox were recorded in the union as well as 7 cases of ever, 3 of diarrhse i 111111 2 of scarlet fever. The district returns show that 74 deaths were recorded in Hope, 85 being the average. Here fevar caused 2 deaths, and whooping cough 1. There w.ere 25 deaths in Holt, 7 more than the average, including 1 by scarlet fever. There were 102 deaths recorded in Ruabon, 13 less than the average, iuclliding 1 by small pox, aud 2 by fever. There were 132 deaths in Wrexham, 5 more than the average. Here small pox, measles, and diarrl au, each cau 2 deaths, scarlet fever J, and ether fevers 3. The births and deaths in the union are set out in the fallowing table :— i rs rz ? a) tT £ §*=» "S ;-I 0 ? ?. ?! ? t >, O Sub-Districts -S  ?S ?????s? Wrexham Union ^5 = S ? -<? g.2 &S S-S '"? ? 172 U t"t -j s§=? d = -0 -? -s? ?? ?s? w 0 ?< 'S Hope 13121 26903 141 74 22.5 Holt 4317 209t;9 3(; 25 23.1 Ruaboii 17766 15966 186 102 22 9 Wrexham, w 21457 14754 219 132 24.6 56661 78592 582 333 2,15 A ^OTE.—W denotes that a Workhouse is situated in this sub-district, and therefore the annual rate of mortality is higher than it would be otherwise, in con- sequence of many deaths being entered there which properly belong to other places. The population accord- ing to the last census returns will be substituted for the above estimates in the next quarterly report. The deaths of 2,415 persons were recorded in Ncrfch Wales in ths past quarter, the average of the three corresponding periods being 2,594. There were 475 deaths under 1, and 801 at 60 and upwards. The deaths of 38 persons are said to have resulted from violent means. 77 Coroner's inquests were held, and 85 deaths are reported to have happened in various public institutions. It is recorded that small pox caused 27 deaths in North Wales, scarlet fever 71, whoopmg cough 51, and fever t)7. Small pox caused 11 deaths in Llaufyllin, 1 in Holywell, 3 in Wrexbam, 5 in St. Asaph, 4 in Corwen, and 3 in Bala. Scarlet fever and whooping cough wera singularly fatal in Holywell. Carnarvon appears to be the only district where the deaths show a marked excess over the average in this case the excess appears to have due to the pre- valence of scarlet and other fevers, and also of whooping ccugh. The deaths are set out in districts thus — s T. "S • A a =8 á;s, go ? f ?-? iS ?'? I:: ;;I ;<1 = (1) Districts or Unions in § ?-: ?2? a?3 North Wales. '-§ 2. .c-? ?y -? ? s SPSV ?? .d:a ;"¡;j .) S. S ??3 gg. Is-3 o .3 >35 ? o Q ? K <: A A MONTGOMERYSHIRE Machynlleth 12395 109 78 63 — Newtown 23732 210 129 119 20 Montgomery (Forden) 19097 155 109 109 9 Llanfyllin 21699 183 127 106 12 FLINTSHIRE Holywell. 39941 384 284 270 65 DENBIGHSHIRE Wrexham. 47955 582 345 333 18 Ruthin 1608:5 98. 99. 67. 4 St. Asaph. 27518 226 172 150 12 Llanrwst 12770 87 67 53 14 MERIONETHSHIRE Corwen. 16107 136 95 96 12 Baln. 6352. 47. 35. 25. 4 Dolgelly 12482 103 78 72. 3 Festiniog. 18289 204 133 1:59 13 CARNARVONSHIRE: Pwllheli 20908 151 112 104 1 Carnarvon .32425 330 217 240 32 Bangor. 363tfe 260 206 200 27 Conway 13896 100 84 69 2 A VPI • Anglesey. 38157 272 224 200 21
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.…
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. OPENING CEREMONY. The International Exhibition of 1871 was opened on Monday last, in state, by the Prince of Wales. The Queen, some months ago, held out the hope that she might be able to perform the ceremony in person, tut owing to the results of the fatigue at- tendant upon the marriage of her daughter, and subsequently upon the opening of the Albert Hall, her Majesty was advised by the court physicians to delegate her functions on this occasion to other members of the royal family. The buildings erected for the International Ex- hibition extend along the eastern and western sides of the Horticultural Gardens, f om the wings of the conservatory nearly to the site of the exhibition of 1862. They are two stories in height, and of a permanent character, constructed of red brick with terra ootia decorations. Each building may be described as consisting of a single room, or gallery, on each floor, and these galleries are about 28 feet in width by 530 in in length. The length is, how- ever, partially broken by internal partitions. At each end a bread staircase, of easy steps and fre- quent landings, serves to connect the floors; so that the general plan is simplicity itself, and visitors wiil be able to find, without the least difficulty, any object they may desire to see. The western ground floor gallery will be devoted entirely to machinery in motion, and here, for the first time at any exhibition, the processes of the English worsted manufacture will be fully shown. The power required for the machinery will be supplied by a Warsop's patent sero-steam engine. The principle feature of the western upper gallery will be a large collection of pictures and sculpture by British artists. The middle room will be de- voted to water-cslour drawings, the terminal rooms to oil paintings. The smaller intermediate rooms will contain-one, a collection of objects of Oriental manufacture; the other mosaics and mis- cellaneous works of art. On the eastern side the floor of the lower gallery is occupied from one end to the other by cases containing specimens of the pottery of all nations. On the upper floor the room at the northern extremity is devoted to Belgicn fine art. French tine art will occupy the long room at the southern extremity. The fine art of other foreign nations will be placed in the central room, and one of the smaller rooms will contain reproductions"-that is to say, models, casts, electrotypes, and the like. Besides the buildings already mentioned, there are a few auxiliaries on either side. On the west, at the northern extremity, there .will be a collection of the various animals producing the hair and wool that are used for woven fabrics, so that the visitor may see the processes of manufacture literally from the beginning.. There is an unbroken circle of buildings nearly a mile in circumference available for the parpsses wf the exhibition, besides the picture gallery, the two theaires, and the lowr rooms of the Albert Hall, all of which will be utilised for the same purpose, and will contain drawings and engravings, woollen fabrics, and ob- jects couaeeted with the educational section. It is proposed that the International Exhibition shall be annual and that its industrial portion shall be divided into groups, of which only a few will be shown ia any particular year, but which Brese arranged that-after the lapse of seven or ten years, when the whole round of industrial manufacture has been traversed, any given group will be brought into prominence. -The fine arts will not follow this rule, bet will come on yearly; and in-this way, in a building of limited extent, it becomes possible to held an exhibition of the most compre- hensive and varied character. In the annual ex- hibitions exhibitors will not be allowed an allotted space in any manner they please, and no objects will be admitted but ssch as have been selected for the purpose by competent judges. The merit will, however, be a varied character, the obiects will be admitted not only on the ground of excellence, but also on account of aovelty or cheapness, or of a j combination of these qualities; and instead of I dividing the exhibition into sections 8Ld sub- divisions, in which the works of each country and and of each contributor are kept distinct, the different branches of each class will be brought to- gether, so that similar productions from different countries and localities will be placed in im- mediate juxtaposition; whereby comparison be- tween them will be much facilitated. The reports cf the exhibition are promised on the 1st o £ June, and will thus be available as guides or handbooks fcr the use of visitors, besides furnishing prompt aLd valuable testimonials to exhibitors who may deserve and receive commendation. The opening ceremony was a most brilliact one. At-half-past eleven precisely the royal procession left Buckingham Palace. The first fivo carriages bore the ladies and gentlemen of the court. In the sixth were Prince Christian, the Prince of Glacks- burg, and the Marquis of Aylesbury, master of the horse. The seventh and last carriage conveyed the Erince of Wales and the Count and Countess of Flanders, Princess Christian being unable to attend through indisposition. A captain escort of household cavalry accompanied the procession, which was cbeered along the whole line of the route. Meanwhile the Duke of Cambridge, the Prince and Princess of Teck, Earl Granville, and Mr Disraeli (who were chatting pleasantly to- gether), Mr Goschen, Mr Bruce, Earl Kimberley, Air Foster, Mr Chichester Fortescue, Mr Ayrton, the Duke of Richmond, the Bishop of Winchester, Sir John Pakington, and Dr. Lyon Playfair, and other of the exhibition commissioners, had as- sembled near the Qneen's entrance to the Albert Hall, where a guard of honour awaited the arrival of the royal visitors. Mr Gladstone and Mr Lowe were not present. When the royal party had reached the con- servatory, they took up their position on the dais, too Prince of Wales in the centre, with the Countess of Flanders to his right and the Princess Mary of Teck to his left, the scene presented to the eye was dazzling in its brilliancy. The glow of goid and colour borrowed addillional lustre from the rays of the bright midday sun, as they passed through the .crystal roof and sides of the con- servatory, while both action and a grateful relief were given to the scene by the moving masses out- side, who wandered over the cool green sward, beneatlf the fluttering foliage of the trees. The ceremony was opened by the singing of the well- known metrical version of the 148th Psalm, set to Haydn's hymn. The instrumental music was per- formed by the Life Guards (blue); and an efficient choir led the vast audience,, who were provided with both music and words in the programmes. Several presentations of gentlemen connected with the undertaking were then presented to his Royal Highness, and then the Prince declared the exhibition opened. His Royal Highness next passed through the glass doors leading to the bal- cony overlooking the grounds, where he repeated the announcement. A flourish of trumpets and a salute fired by a battery of royal artillery stationed in the park notified the fact to those who were not within hearing of the prince's voice. The royal procession was then re-formed, and, followed by the various bodies presented, passed through the principle galleries of the exhibition, and so round again to the Albert Hall, where a concert of in- ternational music brought the proceedings to a close. The programme consisted of an overture, conduced by Sir Michael Costa a chorale repre- senting Italian music, composed for the occasion and conducted by Chevalier Piusuti Gallia; an anthem, composed for the occasion and conducted by M. Gounod a grand jaarcil representing Ger- man music, Composed for the occasion and con- ducted by Dr. F. Hiller; and a grand dramatic cantata, On Shore and Sea" (words by Mr Tom Taylor), composed for the occasion and conducted by Mr Arthur Sullivan. The general verdict was that the music was above the average of merit in- cident to occasional compositions. The choice of subjects by the French and German composers was significant, while M. Gounod told the sorrows of Paris in the fina Biblical passage beginning, Huw rloth the city sit solitary that was full of pe>plp. Dr. Hiller celebrated the triumph of Germany in a march as jubilant us M. Gounod's antnem was despairing.
MINERS'CONFERENCE IN MANCHKRTf.R
MINERS'CONFERENCE IN MANCHKRTf.R A conference in connection with the Amalga- mated Association of Miners was opened on Tues- day in the Mechanics' Institute, David-street, Manchester, Mr. Thomas Halliday in the chair. There were 40 delegates present, representing the principal coal mining districts in En-ILtud and Wales. The President, in opening the proceedings, said the position of the miners for many years past had been very unsatisfactory. In consequence of the divisions among the miners their objects had been somewhat thwarted, and it had been found necessary, owing to the smallness of the wages and the amount of suffering which miners were sub- jected to, to form an amalgamated union. The great end which the members of that union de- sired to obtain was to secure a proper position for their labour without resorting to extreme mea- sures. He regretted that there should be such fluctuations in the wages of the miners, and hoped that. as their union was now a power in the country, such fluctuations would be prevented in future. The next subject to which the conference would have to direct its attention was the reduction of the hours of labour. (Applause.) Above ground, the hours of working men were about 48 hours per week; but the miner, under ground, had to work ten, eleven, and twelve hours per day, and in some instances both men and boys worked even thirteen and sixteen hours per day. Referring to the Mines Regulation Bill, introduced into the House of Commons by Mr. Bruce in February last, he said that the executive had carefully examined the provisions of the measure, but they were unable to find in it any of those important regulations which were necessary to give security to the miners. They, as miners, were strongly of opinion that the pernicious truck system should be done away with—(" hear, hear," and applause)—that their wages should be paid weekly; that a weighing clause instead of a measuring clause should be adopted that an engineer should be compelled to be kept at the pit bank and that sub-inspectors, who were theoretical as well as practical miners, should be appointed, and that they should regularly inspect all mines in the country. (Hear, hear.) There could be no doubt that the Government in- spection system was an extreme farce, for inspection was only made in pits when there was reason to apprehend danger. The masters would not send information to the inspectors, and the miners dared not, and the consequence was that in many mines no official inspection was made. He concluded by urging upon the conference the necessity of doing their utmost to get the Mines Regulation Bill passed in a form which would afford the necessary security to miners. The delegates then submitted reports as to the position and progress of the various districts which tbev represented, and a strong opinion was ex- pressed in favour of a stand being made for an in- crease of wages. The reports were declared to be satisfactory, and the association expressed their satisfaction at the great increase of members which had recently taken place. The conference then proceeded to discuss the question of "the increase of v aggs." The dele- gates deprecated any attempt to bring about a strike or a lock-out, but urged that the association should nse every means to obtain an increase in the various districts represented. After a length ened discussion the conference adjourned till Wednesday. The conference was resumed on Wednesday, in the Mechanics' Institute, Manchester, Mr Thomas Halliday in the chair. -1 HOURS OF LABOUR IN MINES. I mi «• i i .« .« I me CODIerenee aiscassea at some iengtn tne question whether a movement should at once be made for a redaction of the hours of labour. Several of the delegates expressed their opinion that the present time was inopportune to make s-ach an effort; and ultimately it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Walkden (Wigan), seconded by Mr Yearn (Hollinwood), thit the question should be postponed until next conference, and that the executive, in the meantime, should be empowered to carry on an agitation in favour of the object in view. The deputations then submitted their roports. The chairman, in referring to the efforts of the parliamentary deputation, said the Government and the House of Commons had been guilty of great neglect, and had exhibited unnecessary delay in legislating for the safety of the MiLers. Unless a most vigorous efort was made, Government in all probability would again shunt" the Mines Regu- lation Bill. The deputations sent to St. Helen's, Sooth Wales, and North Wales reported favourably as to the results of their labonrs. Mr Rone, (CeJn), said that in North Wales there were eight districts. In several cases men had been dismissed for taking part in union meetings, and some of the lodges had been broken up in con- sequence of the tyranny of the masters. There was, however, a very strong disposition on the part of the men to become united together. Mr Henry Mitchard (Monmouthshire) said tho union generally in Monmouthshire was progressing and in some plaees none but union men eould get work. The members in that county numbered from 2,500 to 3*000. A resolution was passed expressing satisfaction with the reports given in. The other business was not of public importance, and the Conference adjourned at five o'clock. The conference resumed on Thursday at the Manchester Mechanics' Institute, Mr Thomas Holiday, president, in the chair. On the motion of Mr Jones (South Wales), seconded by Mr Houghton (Wigan), the conference decided to recommend the various coal-mining districts to establish boards of arbitration, so as to prevent strikes and lock-outs. The conference then proceeded to consider the truck-system question, and, after a short discussion, adopted a resolution condemning truck practices, aud expressing an opinion that no legislation would lally meet the case that did not put a stop to long pays and make it imperative on the part of the employers to pay weekly wages. The con- ference afterwards proceeded to discuss the ques- tion of the Mines Regulation Bill, and the opinion generally expressed was that the Government had shown great neglect and unnecessary delay with regard to the matter. Ultimately a resolution was adopted expressing the disappointment of the conference that the measure had not been disposed of, and calling on the Government to bring it before a committee of the House of Commons, and to speedily pass it, in its amended form, into law. The conference adjourned until Friday.
Advertising
At Bishop's Crundier, near Sherborne, the other day, a child six years of age, while looking over the side of a pigsty, fell into the trough, and was worried to death by the pigs. At the Thames (Loncon) police court, on Wednes- day, fcilea Banks, living in Poplar, was charged with killing her husband's brother by throwing a pot of beer at him. The blow inflicted a wound which caused erysipelas, and death ensued but it was proved that he suffered from acute heart and lung disease, which led to the fatal result. The prisoner was discharged. We understand that the President of the Poor. law Board has resolved to institute an inquiry into the contract system of the London workhouses, in order as far as possible to make the best practices universal, aud to produce greater uniformity of dealing. The superintendent of contracts at the Admiralty, Mr F. W. Rowsell, will take part in the inquiry, which, it is expected, will be of great ad- vantage to the administration of the workhouses.- Echo. NOTICE. Report of DR. ARTHUR HILL HASSALL, Analyst of the "LANCET" SANITARY COMMISSION, Author of "FOOD AND ITS ADULTERATIONS," &C., &c., on MAYAR'S SEMOLINA. I have carefully tested, chemically and microscopi- cally, the samples of SEMOLINA sent by Messrs. L. MAYAR, and Co., 3(5, Mark Lane, London, E.C. "I find them to be perfectly genuine, of excellent quality, and eminently nutritious. They contain a very large per centage of nitrogenous matter, chietly gluten, and are far more nutritious than any other food, such as Arrowroot, Tapioca, Sago, Corn Flour, Farinaceous Food, ordinary Wheat Flour, or any of the Cereals in use as food in this country. (Signed) ARTHUR HILL HASSALL, M.D. LONDON." Highly recommended by the Faculty for Infants, In- valids, &c., makes delicious Puddings, Custards, Blanc Mange, &c. After a trial no family will., be without MtyAjWs SEMOLINA. TEA ordinarily passes through numerous hands, and has to bear multiplied profits, but purchasers of Nonn- tnan g Tea are supplied direct from the Importers thr(ugh ? thereby seettred. For ?? OF LOCAL AUEKTS see advertMement.
I LONDON SAYINGS AND DOINGS.
LONDON SAYINGS AND DOINGS. (From our own Correspondent.) J Without wishing to take a part,; view of cur political situation, I may observe that ministers have undoubtedly had to regret that their Chan- cellor of the Excheqnor brought forwaid a Budget which at once aroused such serious opposition, and that he proposed to amend it in such a way that opposition ou other grounds immediately sprnng up. It was natural, therefore, that the debate of Monday night should be looked forward to with deep interest, not only by the Ministerialists anel the Opposition in the House of Commons, but by the outside public. The Government whip has previously sent out a circular to the Liberal party, most earnestly and specially requesting their attendance, and intimating that a vote of the utmost impoitance would be taken. Accardingly, notwitbs auding the opening of the International Exhibition, and of the Royal Academy, which'may have had their influence in represssing attendance in the House of Commons, the benches and gal- leries of the House were pretty well occupied at the oommeucement of the proceedings, and by the time that Mr. W. H. Smith's amendment came on the House was thronged. The debate was spirited and well sustained, and throughout the House it seemed to be feit that Ministers were on their trial; but I tlink that the situation was admirably symbolized by Ir. Vernon Harcourt's appropriate anecdote. The Government, he said, were just iu the position of Charles II. when his brother told uim his hfe was in danger trove the Catholics. No, James," said the merry monarch, they will never kill me to make you king." The truth is, that however objectionable may be the financial policy of the present Government, the Conserva- tives-I note it simply as a fact-are not just now sufficiently strong to carry on the Queen's Go- vernment." It was probably much owing to this impression that Mr. Smith's amendment was re- jected by so large a majority. Queen's weather favoured the opening of the International Exhibition on Monday, though the Queen was absent. Perhaps Her Majesty would have been present had the ceren ony taken place ia the Royal Albert Hall. The scene was really" laid in the large conservatory of the Horticultural Gar- dens, and this arrangement was, as the other would have been, an anomaly. The fact is, that there is such a jumble of buildings that it is only very clever and knowin g people who could give you o. Monday an answer to the query, "Which is the Exhibition ?" Though present, I shall not at empt to describe the scene. Suffice it to say, that the opening ceremony was characterized by a great deal of fuss and formality, while the long waiting and the dreary chaiacter of the presentations and other ceremonial features of the inauguration pro- duced a tiring and wearisome effect. When we could circulate," which was with great difficulty, the sense of relief was charming, and a ramble tfbong the pictures repaid one for the misery of sitting for hours half ashamed of oneself for thus laboriously waiting for nothing particular, and for being then pushed about, not knowing where to ga or being able to go anywhere when you had de- cided, owing to the conflicting arrangements ef the many authorities who managed, or mismanaged this inaugural ceremony. The work of revising the Bible goes on un- doubtedly, but rather slowly, and we are not per- mitted to know anything about it except what the revisers choose to tell us. At intervals of a few weeks there appears a paragraph in the papers, which is evidently a communique, and therefore, though it is no doubt quite true as far as it goes, does not go very far. The New Testament Com- pany of Revisers" work very hard. They tell as that they concluded their ninth session on Satur- day last, having sat for four days and a half, and as much as seven hours each day, except the last, when the company separated at two o'clock, after a sitting of four hours," so that the revisers have joined the Saturday half-holiday movement. But when we come to hear of the amount of work done, it is rather disappointing we are told that the Gospel of St. Matthew is very nearly concluled." At this rate, how long will it take to revise the entire New Testament ? The question is rather aD embarrassing one. Another question-Who will accept this revised version when it is effected ? That remains to be seen. The revisers, I believe, intend to publish the Gospel of St. Matthew sepa- rately when completed, and then we may prepare ourselves for what will assuredly come-an im- mense amount of adverse criticism. The fact that Murphy, the Protestant lecturer, continues to improve, after the terrible thrashing he received at the hands of a lot of cowardly roughs, is certainly satisfactory. I hope he will entirely recover; but if he does, or if he regains sufficient health and strength to lecture" again, the Ques- tion will uriae whether be ought to ba allowed do so. And a ratner difficult question this is. That a man in a free country should be permitted to advocate what religious opinions he thinks proper, seems right and natural; but when this advocacy involves such attacks on the religion of others as are likely to lead to a breach of the peace, and often has produced such results, it becomes a question whether he ought to be allowed io indulge in such attacks. The police-station at Whitehaven, where some of the men who attacked Murphy are confined as prisoners, has to be guarded by armed policemen. This is rather serious, and suggests what may be Murphy's fate should he again lecture in localities thronged by the lower classes of Irish. The Home Secretary doubtless feels himself in it rather awkward position in reference to this matter. It is a curious fact that the directors of most of the principal railways out of London are not Lon- doners; hence the lack of attention to matters re- lating to what is called local traffic. Take the London and North-Western Railway for example. The Chairman of the Board of Directors knows a good deal more about the wants of Liverpool thaa about the requirements of this Metropolis. Hence on this line the management is such that local traffic is discouraged rather than promoted, and a very eonsiderable sum is lost annually to the share- holders, which might be secured with great advan- tage to all concerned. In the matter of fares they are extortionately high for short distances. For a ifrst-class ticket to a station thirteen miles only fram E us ton the charge is three shillings and nine- pence and if not used on the day of issue, it is not available afterwards. This absurd restriction pre- vents frequent visits to London by the families of city meu wtio themselves take season tickets, and prevents mauy from m-iking a short trip from Lon- don, which would be done if the tickets were avail- able o i the following day. I refer to the subject to make a suggestion, useful to all railway compa- uies, which could not fail immediately to increase the returns and the traffic. If every first and second-class season ticket holder were privileged t* take a second ticket for half-price for his wife or une of his family, a great impetus would be given to local traffic, and a great amount of accommoda- tion secured to persons who reside in the vicinityJ of London. The illness of Mr. Sothern will be a severe blow to the fortunes of the Hayntarket Iheatre, unless he is enabled soon to re-appear in An English Gentleman." I hear that he is much better, but is still seriously indisposed. A glance, howerer at oar theatrical amusements will show your readers who contemplate a visit to London ostensibly for the purpose of seeing the International ExhibitioQ, that managers here are doing their utmost to pro. vide attractions. At the Gaiety Mr. Sims Reeves and Mr. Santley are the trump cards; at th? n Queen ?s r\Mr is. Rousby as Joan of Are at the P-in cess's, Nlr. Phelps attracts crowded houses ia Faust and Marguerite." At the Prince of Wales's Qra 8tlJ retains its place with the comp? that made th;1 e late Mr. Robertson's plays so popn- lar; and at the St. James's, on Saturday, the 11 benool for Scandal" is to be put upon the staee with an usual care and attention by a strong Com- pany. Everything I have mentioned ia the best e.f its class. London, Thursday.
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In Colorado six months elapse between showers. American physicians recommend billiards as a healthful exercise for young ladies. of Engen!day the 71at anniversary of the battle of Engen. MrMt A.%8 accepted a new piece written Mr. T. A. 7mer. th  Quakers in America have "-? pupils i. their Sunday schools. The Nagasakl Gazette states that Japanese coal will be consumed by the English vessels in the Japanese waters for the future. If you take from Mr Tom Taylor's plays tho something they owe to somebody other than him- ?lf, u8 remama? "Originality." How Ion- tthhiis reistidr uum would satisfy the old playgoer, it is not necessary to say.—The Hornet YS A verdict of temporary insanity was returned on iuesday, by the coroner's jury assembled at South- port to enquire into the suicide of Major W, J. Griffiths, of the firm of Griffiths, Sons, and. PuIL-Llioi-pe, geueral brokers, of Liverpool.
OPENING OF THE ROYAL DENEIGH…
pi.q.strayin,w.-Thowas Parry was charged by T>CJo-' i., allowiii,, two pIgS to stray on the roa,1 at Whitfor i 011 the 24th of April, and was fined 68 and 8s 6d costs. nrunk and Disorderly.-Wm. Fletcher, a painter, ,as cjmrpeu by Sergeant Hughes with bei?g drunk Tnd disorderly in High-street, Holywell, on the 18th f AP'il> ?''? ?? fined 5s and 8s costs.—Sarah ?, vie. married woman, was charged by the same ?-r w'? being drun k in High-street ou the 8th of April. She was creating a great disturbance, and a row?i b? co:Iected around her. Refusing to go ? ? ,p he had to lock her up. In answer to the bench nScer said that her husband had left her, owing J her drunkenness, and though that was the first f e he had been summoned, she had deserved it IllJn. <inipi She was fined 5s and 88 casts or in IJ},¡ t ? 14 .ia?' lmpn,:onmen ell' 1 'I "I' b th H h fuMH?"?? ??-??. "—Elizabeth Hughes, a mar ? ?uiU!t", M?? at Bagillt, was summoned by rH' nl I b f 0C l J..u a llelg} our, for using abusive lan xttrow?ngNtone?athimwhen at work in rtSu ou Fr?ay, Apni Ut"' Mr W. Davies. ? ?' nt-arcd for he did not wish t P!voil neared for complainant, said he did not wish to pr,s 0. any vindictive fine, all that his cfi,nt £ pr d. l'h W?u?M j b' "? t'c?e and protection. The complain- s"? W. a jomcr, an d had lived in his present 1 ou,? for jea ;.u ? ?jc defendant came there ten or eleven lor e.t.. b h i __? and ?ncetben 8 (' at mIssed nooppor- IDOl< 1. I tl h. ?"? toP"'? a qllarre WI ) him, o!ten u?ing tb?- tUUI" I 'I 1,la?jgu age. -Cow ilaiualit on being roo' I <" I. d.. ?t i? ?J'i t"-? ? the day in question he was woriwmfc ir hi "i- ?'?"' about halt-past five in the wor"w" i I 'd ?? lJ ?? ? ??.? some ch^dren making a noise, a t r .00 h h .d to tee "e near him throwing au.! ,Ie." ¡..1 f II d h.. aud 'le! .u him wLich fell ui der his nose into a a flOUt:' ( f %Vti? diK?"?- Several stones were thrown, ?hct"M ?? that ? bad got her at last and aDul J ?t law "'?" her. She called him a thiee '1'1'0 u '1 N .t ?bord-?K-feu?ut "No, it was hangman I '-j tj.Ei. )—'?? a lot of other namee.—Jaae Howell and IN 111. Jones corroboiated the evidence ot cornplamaut. The defendant asked the witnesses a few o ie-ti n., in one of whicii she virtually admitted the odeuce. She said that complainant had put his w boy to beat her little one, and that was the reason they quarrelled. She also alleged that com- nIafcaBt had thrown stones at her, though she had a babv ,IX mouths old on her arm. Sue called Ann Shcr;'iu. wLu g??e her evidence in a manner which ghowe "real animus agaii.st the complainant, but ,rt,,it aiiiiiiiis at,aill-s t the -couaplaiiiaiit, but her evidence M?s very uMimportant. Defendant was entered to pay the "o.-ts, XI 16s 6d, and to filed sureties iur her good behaviour for six months in the sum ot £ 5. H<T husband then came forward, and after consulting with her, said she would rather go to gaol than pay. They then inflicted a fine o' 200 and ols (id costs, or one month in default. She was taken away by the poLce; but eventually the money was SUa'iihj.—Hnry Roberts, a very respectable mau, p.ead d guilty to stealing 12 cabbage plants, the pro)»'rij of Mr Mitchell, of River Bank. He expressed his sorrow, and said it was done without thought. T:,e beuch touk a lenient view and dis- charged him 01, his paying the costs.