Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE BAILEY HILL I COLLIERY. On Saturday a man named Samuel Blundell. aged 42, met with his death through the falling of a stone from the roof in this pit, and another man named John Roberts, who was working with the deceased, was also severely injured, but there is no probability of his injuries terminating fatally. An inquest was held at the County Hall on Monday afternoon to in- quire into the cause of death. Mr Wm. Davies, coroner for Flintshire, presided over the inquiry, the the foreman of the jury being Mr John Price. The Company was represented by the manager, Mr Wm. Lee, and the secretary, Air Joseph Starkey, Liver- pool.-The Coroner stated that he had received a letter from the Inspector of Mines, in which he stated that he was satistied with his visit to the works, and his presence would not be necessary at the inquest.— Thomas Roberts, collier, stated that he had known the deceased for 16 years. They worked together at the colliery. On Saturday they were at their work in the pit with witness's brother, John Roberts. They were working together at the pillar in the middle of the Hollin coal. They sent for Samuel Gamble, the fireman, to light the shot. When this was done wit- ness went away, and when he returned the prop sup- porting the roof wai down. They started to clear the coal to put the prop up again, and whilst doing this a large stone from the roof fell upon the deceased and I John Roberts unexpectedly. Witness called another man named Robert Williams to assist him to rescue the two men, who were in a stooping position when the stone fell upon them. Whilst Blundell was being removed he cried out for them to stop, as he was in great pain, and he said he was afraid his inside was done. He asked them to leave him for a few minutes to pray, and he did so for himself, and his wife, and children, and he died shortly afterwards. The Coroner stated that the Inspector was satisfied the affair was purely accidental, and the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death" accordingly.—The poor fellow leaves a wife and seven children unpro- vided for, and much sympathy is felt for them in the bitter loss which they have sustained, as the de- ceased was a quiet decent man.

LECTURE ON PRESIDENT GARFIELD. I On Monday evening a lecture was delivered on this subject at the Market Hall by the Rev. Thomas Evans, of Merthyr, G. W.C.T. of the English Good Templars of Wales. There was not such a large attendance as the merits of the lecturer and the in- teresting subject of his lecture deserved, but no doubt many persons did not attend owing to the cold weather, and knowing that the Market Hall is at the best of times uncomfortable.—Mr Pennant Lloyd (Pentrehobyn) presided. He said it was a privilege as well as a pleasure to presice at one of the large social gatherings held occasionally in the neighbourhood but it was doubly a pleasure where the object which brought people together was as good a one as it was on the present occasion. To-night the president was doubly fortunate, for instead of having only one they had two good objects in view, the one that they might have the pleasure of hearing Mr Evans lecture on the subject of the life of President Garfield, which was a never-failing source of interest; the other that they might, by their presence there that evening, show their sympathy with those who were using their utmost endeavours to repress the vice of drunkenness which was so prevalent in the land, and was so dark a stain on the national character. But those who were undertaking the good work expected something more than sympathy, for they expected the co-operation of all temperate men, and which they ought to have no difficulty in obtaining, for though there might be differences of opinion between the abstainer and the non-abstainer as to the ways and means of reforming the drunkard, there could not be, and there was not, any difference of opinion whatever between them as to the expediency of bringing about this very desire- able end. All should sink any little differences they might have, and join in the good cause, and while the abstainer should not despise the aid of the non- abstainer because he has not the same strength of character and strength of will that he himself had, and on the other hand the non-abstainer should not criticise too closely the views of the total abstainer because he held more decided opinions on this par- ticular question. The speaker felt feelingly on this subject, because some people might think that as he was not a total abstainer he had no business on that platform; but he could assure those holding such an opinion that though it was true he was no total abstainer yet he had always been a moderate man, and was as anxious as any total ab. stainer to repress the vice of drunkenness, which he had always looked upon with aversion and sorrow. It behoved all to join hand in hand to turn the drunkard from a path, which, as a magistrate, he knew so often led to crimes of violence and wron" and as an individual he knew always led to misery and want. He felt that now, when certain members of the House of Commons, unmindful of the duties and obligations that they owed the people, were turn- ing what ought to he a house of useful legislation into an arena for political and partisan wrangling, those outside the House should do all they could to ameli- orate the condition of the people, and he was sure that the Society of Good Templars, under whose auspices the present meeting was held, had done. and would yet do, much good work for the benefit of humanity. (Applause.) Mr Evans was warmly received on rising to deliver his lecture. He commenced with relating incidents connected with the early days of the president's parents, and afterwards dealt with Garfield's boy. hood and school days, dwelling at length upon the time when he first commenced to earn his living and educate himself. In eloquent and forcible terms the lecturer described the eventful meeting over which Garfield exercised so great an influence, when the people were in a state of excitement, almost approach- ing madness, but who were rendered peaceful by the intervention, at a very oppurtune time, of the young man who was afterwards elected by them as their representative in the Senate. He afterwards dealt with several events of interest in the life of the presi. dent, ana referred in a touching manner to the ter- rible event which sent a thrill of horror throughout the eivilised world. Iteferrinff. to the telegrams which were despatched from all parts of the world to Mrs Garfield, expressive of the sorrow and sympathy of the senders with her in her great bereavement, the lecturer read the one sent by Her Majestv Queen ictona, remarking that no person in the land under- stood sorrow better than our beloved Queen, and no CSWJ m (\A4 ln.-in/J Lt V* ? "e sorrowtul more than she. /(L, oud applause.) The lecturer then quoted Garfield  as an example to all young men. and attributed his great success to the love of truth and his adherence to that which was right and noble. The obstacles which he had to encounter were many and great, but he never desponded but did his part well and trusted to God for His help and they knew what was the result. He hoped that they would all take lessons from the life of this great man and endeavour to live as nobly as he did. The lecture throughout was exceedingly interesting—there was not a dull moment during its delivery—and it finished with a very eloquent and im- pressive peroration, and on resuming his seat Mr Evans was loudly applauded. The usual votes of thanks were passed on the motion of the Rev. J. Stroud Williams. The proceedings were enlivened by the singing of some temperance gleeS by a choir of which Mr Thos. Foulkes was conductor. BA.NGOR-ISYCOED. I CONCERT.—On the 5th inst. a most successful con- cert was given in the Girls' School-room in aid of the funds of the Village Choir, lately established by Lady Georgiana Peel and Mrs Harold Lees, in connection with the Oswestry School of Music. A varied and interesting programme was admirably rendered by the various performers, the principal attraction being the performance of the "Toy Symphonies" which were given in first-rate style by the ladies and gentle- men composing the Toy Band. A trio for piano and two violins given by Lady G. Peel and the Misses Peel was heartily encored, as was also Miss Stephen- son's violin solo of a selection from "II Trovatore." Miss L. Piercey, who accompanied her songs on the guitar, was deservedly encored in both her songs, her pathetic rendering of Home, sweet home" being specially admired. The "ABC" duet, sung by Mrs Lees and the Rev. C. W. Streatfeild, elicited much laughter, and was obliged to be repeated. Before sinking the National Anthem," the Rector proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Lees for getting up the con- cert, and to all those who had so willingly and ably seconded her efforts. A special word of thanks is due to those who like Miss Stephenson had come a long distance to lend their aid. The room was completely filled by a most appreciative audience, and many had to be turned away for want of space. We are glad to hear the proceeds, after paying all expenses, will amount to nearly £12. BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. I LITERARY MEETING.—On Monday evening one of a series of literary meenings was held at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Ffrith, under the presidency of Mr E. J. Williams. During the evening Mr James Davies rendered The Sailor's Wife in good style, and was encored. Mr Joseph Johnston sung Why rouse the British Lion," ar.d also The Bay of Biscay," and elicited much applause. Mr S. J. Howard recited some amusing lines entitled Wesyl Tipyn," which were well received. Messrs J. Howard and Fisher offered a first and second prize to the one who would give the largest number of words com- mencing with the letter C," and on the adjudication of Mr T. Owen Charles, Masters J. Roberts and Oldfield were awarded the first and second prizes respectively. Mr Sam Lloyd acted as accompanist. After the usual vote of thanks the meeting termi- nated. LECTURES.—On Wednesday evening Mr H. B. Jones, "Garmonydd," of Llanarmon, delivered a most interesting lecture in Caersalem" Chapel (C.M.) Pentre, the subject being "Two hours with Williams, Pontycelyn." The chair was occupied by Mr P. J. Jones, but owing to the boisterous state of the weather the attendance was not very large. The proceeds were in aid of the chapel funds.—On Thurs- day evening the Rev. J. D. Alford, L.T.R.A., of Birmingham, delivered an exceedingly interesting and instructive lecture on How the costs of Govern- ment have grown to nearly a shilling per head, per week," in the Public Room, at the Brymbo Cocoa Rooms, under the presidency of Mr C. E. Darby. There was a very fair attendance considering the weather. CONCERT.-A grand concert was given in the Bryn Zion Chapel on the evening of the 4th inst., by the following artistes:-Miss Adelaide Evans, U.C.W. (Eos Ceredigion); Miss Ada Humphreys, and Messrs O. Roberts, Corwen (Eos Meirion), Seth Roberts. Mr J. H. Darby, the appointed chairman, being unable to attend, he sent a subscription of 21, and his place was occupied by Rev. John Roberts, pastor, while Mr Peter Williams conducted. The programme commenced by an anthem, "In Jewry is God known," by the Glyn Maelor Glee Party, under the leadership of Mr Joseph Edwards, and was well received. The glee party did good service by the manner in which they rendered As a fair beam is fading," and "To God in the highest glory." Eos Ceredigion rendered several songs with much effect, and was well received. Among the achievements of this soprano was Bells of Aberdovey," which was encored. Miss Humphreys sang Gydar Wawr and No, sir," the latter gaining an encore, In response she gave the Miller and the Maid," in a style which was much appreciated. Eos Meirion effectively rendered his part. The duet rendered by Eos Cere- digion and Eos Meirion gained an encore. Mr Meshacli Roberts sang The Jolly Smiths," and was encored. Mr Seth Roberts sang several songs with effect, the chorus being sung by the audience. The various pianoforte accompaniments were well achieved by Mr T. Roberts (Harmonydd) and Mr John Venables. The concert was a marked success in most respects, and the chapel was crowded. The proceeds were in aid of the Bethesda Chapel, Brynteg, which is burdened by a large debt. The usual vote of thanks terminated the meeting. BUCKLEY. I THE SALVATION ABMy.-On Saturday evening, several of the members of the Mold Corps of the Salvation Army, under the command of their captain, paid a visit to Buckley. They paraded the streets singing Salvation songs, stopping occasionally for the purpose of giving some of the members an opportunity of relating their experiences since their enrolment in the Salvation Army. An effort is being made by them to arrange with the Primitive Methodists for the use of their old chapel for the purpose of holding Salvation services. ENTERTAINMENT.—An interesting entertainment was given in the Old Primitive Methodist Chapel, Mill-lane, on Tuesday evening in connection with the Band of Hope Society. Mr Peter Kendrick occupied the chair. The programme consisted of Rongs, recitations, read- ings, &c., and all who took part in the proceedings, acquitted themselves in a very creditable manner. Mr Joseph Lewis, Mr William Ellis, Miss R. Hill, Mr Robert Hughes, Mr Thomas Place, Mr John Thomas, Mr Richard Lewis, Mr John Iball, Miss A. J. Hughes, and Master Fred Griffiths took part in the proceedings. There was a large attendance. METHODIST NEW CONNEXION. BisTitu.-On Mon- day evening, an entertainment was given in the schoolroom adjoining this place of worship in connec- tion with the Band of Hope Society. Mr John Wil. liams, builder, Lane End, presided. The songs given by Messrs William Ellis, Edward Wainwright, and Thomas Rowlands were well rendered, as were also the duets by Miss Lamb and Mr T. Rowlands. The efficient glee party, under the conductorship of Mr Edward Wainwright, rendered va'uable assistance. Some excellent readings were given by Messrs Thomas Williams and John Williams, jun. A vote of thanks was passed to the president, on the motion of Mr Thomas Williams, seconded by Mr Edward Wain- wright. BWLCHGWYN". SCHOOL TREAT.-On the 8th inst., Mrs Kyrke, Nantyffrith, kindly treated the scholars attending the Board Schools and Church Sunday School to an excel- lent tea-havin. done so on former occasions. Owing to the severe weather and much sickness among the scholars, a number were absent. Everything seemed to have been very nicely arranged under the superin- tendence of Mrs Kyrke. The following attended to the wants of the children, who thoroughly enjoyed themselves :-Mrs Kyrke, Rev. J. W. Jones, Mr and Mrs Davies, the School Miss Williams, infant mistress, the teachers and others. Tea being over, the scholars sang several pieces, which they bad been taught for the occasion. Several parents and friends were present Mr Kyrke presided. The Chairman and the Rev. J. W. Jones, addressed the meeting, speaking very highly of the singing of the children and the manner in which they had behaved them- selves. During the last nine months a large number of new scholars have been admitted, and the average attendance is much higher than usual. The meeting concluded by Mr Kyrke calling for three cheers for Mr Davies, who deserved credit for a marked im- provement in the singing, morals, and general good behaviour of the scholars. Cheers were also given for Mr and Mrs Kyrke for their kindness. CHIRK. I GENERAL DRURY-LOWE.—Major-General Sir D. C Drury-Lowe left Brynkinalt on Monday, for the south. He expressed himself highly gratified with the public reception he received on his visit to Chirk. On Sunday he attended divine service at the church, when the Rev. LI. Jones, the vicar, preached. THE WEATHER.—Chirk, like other places, has had its share of the severe winter weather. The snow lies at least a foot deep, and on Wednesday it fell inces- santly the whole of the day. The canal traffic is partially stopped, and all out-door work is at a stand- still. Christmas, it is considered, will not be a very merry" one in this district. COEDPOETH AND MINERA. I LITERARY MEETING,—On Monday evening a literary meeting was held at the Nant Chapel, when several competed in singing, recitations, poetry, reading, and spelling. The proceeds will be devoted to the chapel funds. THE EISTIEDDVOT).-At this event, which takes place on Easter Monday, a substantial prize of tlS and £2 to the leader is offered for the best rendering, by a choir of not less than 50 voices, of the chorus Moeswch i'r Arglwydd." A very successful meet- ng is anticipated. STRIKE AT MINERA LEAD WORKS.—For some time past the puddlers at these works have been dissatisfied with their rate of pay, which was 2i 8d per day for the men, and, of course, proportionately lower for the boys. The men asked for 3s per day, which, not being acceded to, they left work on Monday morning. On Wednesday they held a meeting at the works, but Mr Ball had gone to Wrexham, and the meeting was post- poned to Monday next, when they hope a satisfactory settlement will be arrived at. SLEEPING IN THE SHOW.—A little mild excitement was earned at Coedpoeth on Sunday by the report that the first prisoner was confined in the new lock-up. It appears that a man from Bwlchgwyn was returning from Wrexham on Saturday night in one of the carrier's traps. He was certainly not sober, but, as usual with male passengers, he got out of the trap at the foot of the steep road in order to walk to Coed- poeth. About half-past one on Sunday morning P.C. Jones was near the Adwy and found the man lying helpless in the snow. It was not an easy matter to rouse him, and he appeared so unfit to continue his journey to Bwlchgwyn that the officer took him to the lock-up for safety. He was on Monday morning taken down to Wrexham and fined 10s and costs. SUDDEN DEATH.—An inquest was held on Monday at the Grosvenor Arms before Mr B. H. Thelwall, coroner, and a jury, of which Mr Thomas lvoxin was foreman, on the body of a stonemason of the name of Thomas Evans, who died unexpectedly at his residence in Penygelli. According to the evidence of his widow and daughter-in-law, he had been out of work about six months. He was about 63 year old, and was a little poorly for about a week be- tore he died. They did not send for a doctor until the night on which he died, as they did not think he was seriously ill, but about 9.30 p.m. on Thursday he be- came very sick as he was sitting before the kitchen nre, and they sent for Mr Gibbons, who sent them word that he was not well enough to come. The de- ceased rapidly became worse, and died about 11 p.m. The jury, after a short consultation, returned a ver- dict of died from natural causes." CORWEN. PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENTS.—On Thursday evening Dr. Walker, J. P., presided over the second meeting of the series. SUDDEN DEATH.-On Tuesday evening Mrs Mary Williams, of Bridtre.street, and sister to Mr W. Humphreys, Queen's, and Mr G. Humphreys, builder, who, up to that time enjoyed excellent health, complained of being ill, fell down and at once expired. It is believed that the cause of death was heart disease. The event cast a gloom over the town, as she was well-known and much respected. THB DEBATING SOCIETY. A goodly number assembled at the Reading-room, but owing to the sudden death of Mra Williams, which had only just taken place, the meeting was postponed. MONTHLY MEETING.—On Tuesday and Wednesday the Calvinistic Methodists of East Merioneth held their monthly meeting at Llansantffraid. The con- ference was held on Tuesday afternoon, when, not- withstanding the wretched weather whieh prevailed, the attendance was encouraging. In the public ser- vices sermons were preached by the Revs. O. Thomas, D.D., of Liverpool, R. Richards, of Cerrigydruidion, E. Jones, of Rhydlydan, &c. A heavy fall of snow took place on Wednesday which interferred with the success o* the public services. THE WINTER RAILWAY SERVICE.—Great incon- venience is experienced by the fact that no passenger train runs from Ruabon to Corwen after the 10.30 a.m. train until 3.40 p.m. Empty carriages arrive daily but no passengers will be booked further than Llangollen. If the company could be induced to effect the improvement it would be a great boon to the public. We firmly believe also that if Parlia- mentary fares were granted by all trains on the Great Western, the same as the London and North Western, that the company and the public would be benefited. DENBIGH. DEATHS.—On Monday week the medical officer of health laid a most flattering report before the Town Council. A somewhat different report might have been made last Monday, for on the Thursday and Friday no less than five deaths were recorded in the borough. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—At the County Police Court, on Wednesday, before Major Hughes and Dr. Tumour, Thomas Williams, Llandyrnog, was charged by P.C. Rowlands with being drunk and disorderly in bthy e village on the 27th Nov. Fined 10s and 8s costs a week to pay. DEATH OF A NOTED CHARACTER.—One day last week Charles Roberts, better known as Charles of Bala," who went about selling matches, blacking. &c., was found in the snow and carried to St. Asaph Workhouse, where he soon after died, and was buried on Saturday. Another Denbigh man, Jno. Parry, drover, Henllan-street, was found on Tuesday night dead in the snow between Llansannan and Pentrevoelas. THE FAIR.—As has already been said, Tuesday's fair was a great success, and all sorts of fat beasts were eagerly caught up. We heard of one butcher who paid 287 for a prize beast, and he won the silver cup, value 23, for the highest priced beast at the sale. Some splendid specimens of turnips, mangels, &c., were exhibited. Those by Major Mainwaring, Mr Gratton, and Mr M. Murray were grown from seeds from the establishment of Messrs. John Williams and Son, Denbigh. THE NATIONAL SCHOOL FUNDS.—A very successful entertainment was got up on Monday at these schools, in order to augment the funds of the day school, which is nearly wholly supported by voluntary con- tributions. The Rev. J. Morgan, rector, presided, and the following ladies and gentlemen took part in the entertainment :—Mrs Stephenson, Miss Jones, Miss M. E. Roberts, Miss Nott, Miss A. Roberts. Miss Daisy Hughes, Miss Morris, Miss A. Davies, the choir boys under Mr J. Jones, Mr Shepherd, Mr E. W. Shepherd, Master \V. Nott, Master Frank Neivsom, and last, though far from least, Mr T. Ashford. The programme concluded with The celebrated Wizard of the North appearing in his marvellous entertainment. PRESBYTERIAN TEA PARTY.—There being a great quantity of work and goods left over from the bazaar held in the autumn in aid of the English Chapel building fund, it was determined to have a tea party and a sale of work in the A&sembly Room on the 8th inst. Accordingly a goodly number sat down to a substantial tea, provided by Mrs W. Parry, High. street. The ladies who had charge of the bazaar were indefatigable in their efforts to secure success in their work, but great inconvenience was experienced by the absence of the auctioneer who had promised to attend, and another had to be sought out. Mr William Jones played selections on the harp, and several ladies and gentlemen volunteered their services in singing or in playing on the piano. At length Mr T. Pierce Hughes started a Dutch auction with tolerable success. Shortly after, however, Mr Williams, of the firm of Messrs Williams and Hughes, auctioneers, having returned home from an engagement in the country, delivered the committee from their dilemma, and conducted a regular auction. By this time, how- ever, several of the best purchasers had retired. Mr Williams sold on until near ten o'clock, and the sale managed to realise over 220 under somewhat disad- vantageous circumstances. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, YESTERDAY (FRIDAY) WEEK.—Before the Ex-Mayor (Alderman E. T. Jones), Alderman T. J. Williams, and Capt. Lloyd Williams. Druttk-enness. -John Roberts, butcher, Brookhouse, was charged by P.C. Nadin with being drunk and disorderly on December 1st, in the Back Row Lare.— Fined 5s and 8s costs, or 7 days. No)t- lfaintena)we.-Robert Jones, laborer, appeared to show cause why he should not contribute to the maintence of his son Henry, who had been sent to an industrial school. He said there were others de- pendent on him. He was following a thrashing machine, and earned 2s 6J a day.—Ordered to pay 28 a week.

VALE OF CLWYD SMITHFIELD CLUB. The first show and sale in connection with this club took place on Tuesday in the Market Building, There were in all 127 entries, but owing to the snow and the difficulty experienced in travelling, many of them could not arrive for the show. The show was mainly got up by Major C. S. Mainwaring, of Galltfaenan, and was under the following manage- ment :—President, Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P. vice-presidents, His Worshipful the Mayor of Denbigh (Mr J. Harrison Jones), Mr Oliver Burton, Major Mesham, Major Rowley Conwy, Mr Townshend Mainwaring, Major Mainwaring, Mr R. Blezard, Major H. R. Hughes, Mr H. R. Hughes (Kinmel), Major Cornwallis West, Mr H. D. Pochin, Major Platt; chairman of committee, Major C. S. Mainwaring hon. sec., Mr R. C. B. Clough, land agent, &c., Denbigh; hon. treasurer, Mr Joseph Lloyd, merchant, St. Asaph; hon. veterinary surgeon, Mr H. V. Lloyd, Denbigh. JUDGES Poultry and Butter-Mr John Thomas, cheese factor, Crewe. Roots, Cattle, Sheep, and PigB-lr Bennett, c ittl* sales- man, Warrington Mr J Jones, Llandudno Mr W. Bell, agent, Rhuddlan. STEWARDS OF DEPARTMENTS :— Poultry and Butter, Roots, Sheep, and Pigs-Mr Edward Story, Coppy Mr Thomas Davies, butcher; Mr Charles, Hendre Aled; Mr W. Edwards, Ituthin; and Mr W. Kellett, Ruthin. Cattle-Nlr Owen J. Williams, Cefn Mr John Roberts, Geinas Mr Robert Ellis, butcher; Mr William Hughes, auctioneer, Denbigh; Air W. Williams, Brookhouse, Denbigh. The following is the I PRIZE LBT:- I i For the best fat cow, heifer, or bullock of any breed, and over two years old, £ 6 second, £ 3—1, Mr T. Mainwaring, Oailtfaenan, Rhyl; 2, Major Platt, Gorddinog. Bangor; commended. Major C. S. Mainwaring, Galltfaenin, Rhyl. For the best fat cow, heifer, or bullock of any breed, and over two years old, the property of a tenant farmer, Er) second, £ 3—1, 2, and highly commended, Mr Thomas Roberts, Bryn Brith, Corwen; commended, Mr Robert Ellis, Bronilyffryn, Denbigh. For the beat fat cow, heifer, or bullock of the pure Welsh breed, and over two years old, Jfc/i; second, 13-1, Major Piatt, Gorddinog, Bangor; 2, Major C. S. Mainwaring, Galltfaenan, Rhyl; highly commended, Major Platt, Gorddiniog, Bungor. Special prize, given by Mr R. C. Butler Clough, for the best fat cow, heifer, or bullock of the pure Welsh breed, and over tvo years old, the property of a tenant farmer, £ 3; second, ?—1 and 2, Mr R. Humphreys Hubert, Denbigh. For the best fat bull, over two years old. any breed, £ 3 —1, Mr Griffith Jones, Penybont, Mold; highly cm- mended, Mr Joseph Lloyd, St Asaph. For the best pen of three fat sheep, any breed, £ 3; second, XI 10-1, Mr T. W. Bowdage, Cotton Hall, Den- bigh 2. Mrs Story. Coppy, Denbigh highly commended, Mr T. W. Bowdage, Cotton Hall, Denbigh. For the best pen of three fat Welsh sheep, X2; second, £ 1—1 and 2, Mr John Jones, 91, Mostyn-street, Llan- dudno. For the best fat pig, any breed, X2; second, 11-1, Major Platt, Gorddinog, Bangor; 2, Mr James McMurray, Twysog, Henllan, Rhyl. F,or the best 12 roots of mangolds, any variety, i I second, 10s -1 and highly commended, Mr John G. Graham, Foryd Farm, Abergele 2, Mr John Roberts, Geinas, Bodfari, Rhyl. For the best 12 ro.)ts Swede turnips, XI second. 10s. Seventeen entries.-I. Mr John G. Gratton, Foryd Farm, Abergele; 2. Mr James McMurray, Twysog, Henllan, Rhyl; highly commended, Mr T. Mainwaring, Galltfaenan, Rhyl commended, 31r J. R. Heaton, Esq., Plas Heaton. Rhyl. For the best collection of roots, including potatoes and yellow and white turnips, or cabbages, jEl. Seven entries. —1, Mr John Roberts, Geinas, Bodfari; 2, Major C. S. Mainwaring, Galltfaenan, Rhyl. For the best tub or pot of butter, not less than 251bs, A:l second, 10s. Seven entries.—1, Mr. William Owen Bryn, Tremerchion, St. Asaph 2, Mr J. W. Lloyd, Krook- house, Denbigh highly commended, Mr Robert Wynne Bachymbyd. Denbigh; commanded, Mr Ellis Powell Jones, Plas Llanynys. Denbigh. For the best three fat geese (dead), 10s second, 53. Five entries.-I, Mrs Story, Coppy, Denbigh 2, Major O. S. Mainwaring, Galltfaenan, Rhyl highly commended, Mr Eyton Lloyd, Glanywern Farm, Denbigh. For the best three fat turkeys (dead), 10s second, 5s. Six entries.-I, Mr T. Mainwaring, Galltfaenan, Rhvl; 2, Mr T. W. Bowdage, Cotton Hall, Denbigh. There were also extra stock three geese belonging to Mr John Jones, which were highly commended. Mr Joseph Lloyd also showed a large quantity of whole meal bread, made of wheat for feeding, which he said was produced for Id per pound. Major Mainwaring also had two tine loaves of similar bread, mixed with beans and spice. Messrs Day and Son, Crewe, and the Phcenix Oil Company, Liverpool, also exhibited fine specimens of their products. A sale ring was formed in Crown-square, and here Messrs Dew and Son, of Bangor, sold cattle belonging to Mr Owen J. Williams. Cefn, and Major Platt, Madryn Farm, Aber. They also sold 20 sheep the property of Mr Thomas Gee, Eglwygwen. Mr G. F. Bvford, auctioneer, Ruthin, sold cattle the property of Mr Robert Blezard, Pool Park, Ruthin Mr Robert Wynne, Bachymbyd, near Denbigh and Mr Thomas Roberts, Bryn Brith, Corwen. Mr J. D. Lewis (Messrs Clough and Co) sold cattle belonging to Mr J. Roberts, Geinas Bodfari; Mr R. Humphreys Roberts, sohcitor Denbigh Major Mesham, Pontry- C harles, Hendre-aled, Llansannan Mr Gee, Eglwyswen Mr Austin, Penucha.'rgreen, I Trefnant; Mr A. Fuller, Bryntirion, Rhyl; Major C. S. Mainwaring, Galltfaenan Mr Roberts, Bryn Brith; Mrs Jones, Rossa fawr; Mr Kerfoot, St. A-Raph Mr W. Pickstone, Maeamynan Mr W. E. Williams, Gwerclas, Corwen and Mr Eyton Lloyd, Glan-v-wern as well as a dozen fat sheep belonging to Mr B. Charles and Mr R. Humphreys Roberts. FLINT. SERVICE OF ? T the Town Hall. on Tuesday evening, a service of song, founded upon the well. known story of Jessica's First Prayer," was per- formed by a choir of 100 children, assisted by a few male voices, chosen from the Sunday schools of the English Presbyterians and English Wesleyans, under the able conductorsbip of Mr S. J. Williams. Dr. Jones was to have presided but was prevented owing to a pressing professional engagement, and, in his absence, Air Joseph Hall, junr., fulfilled the duties of chairman with his usual ability. There was a good attendance, and the proceeds of the entertain- ment are to be equally divided between the English Presbyterian and English Wesleyan Sunday schools. Mr D. J. Williams presided at the harmonium. TEA PARTY AND CONCERT.—On Monday the Roman Catholic body held a tea party and concert the pro- ceeds being in aid of the public schools in connection with the mission in that town. Tea for about 350 persons was laid in the schoolroom at half-past three. of which fully the number prepared for partook. The concert was held in the Assembly Rooms, and partook of a very varied character and there was a large attendance. The programme, which was very lengthy, was divided into three parts, and a troupe of amateur minstrels occupying the first part, whilst the second was taken up principally by two young men named Tennyson and O'Gorman, who delighted their audience with some Irish songs, principally of a patriotic character interspersed with dances, and the last part of the programme was taken up by the per- formance of the well-known farce The Boots at the Swan" by an amateur company. The whole proceedings passed off in a satisfactory manner, and, no doubt, a handsome sum will be handed or-er to the committee of the schools.

I SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL. A special meeting of the Town Council was held on Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of considering the question of lighting the road leading to the hamlet of Pentre and the hamlet itself. At the last meeting of the Watch Committee, it was deemed advisable to light the road with paraffin, the Gas and Water Com- pany declining to lay the main pipes at their own ex- pense. At the same meeting the Surveyor produced prospectuses and testimonials of the English Paraffin Lamp for public lighting, and he was ordered to obtain a lamp and have it fixed on a lamp-post in the town, so as to afford the members of the Town Council an opportunity of judging of its illuminating power. The results of this experiment, whether from mismanagement or otherwise we are not prepared to say, were anything but satisfactory. At the special meeting on Tuesday, called for to consider the ques- tion, there were present, the Deputy Mayor, Alder- man Alfred Dyson (in the chair), Councillors T. K. Muspratt, Walter Owen, Richard Evans, Robert Williams, R. W. Bowen, Maurice Roberts, A. J. Hughes, and Wm. Hughes. The Mayor, Aldermen Huntley and Mawdsley, and Councillor Benjamin Bennett were excused for non-attendance, and Coun- cillors J. P. Davies and Robert Jones were fined.- The Surveyor (Mr Hugh Owen) reported that in ac- cordance with his instructions from the Watch Com- mittee, he had obtained one of the English" Patent Paraffin Lamps, and had it fixed on the lamp-post near the Crown Inn, and it had proved a failure there. He could not account for it, but in justice to the maker he must say that he had experimented with the lamp on his own premises and found it act fairly well. Afterwards he had the lamp fixed in Church-street, and with the same result.—Councillor Owen thought the oil which was burnt was to blame and not the lamp.—On the suggestion of the Town Clerk, it was ultimately resolved that the road should be lighted with paraffin, and vote that the Watch Committee be empowered to expend the sum of 270 in fixing fifteen lamps on the Pentre Road, and that before any special make of lamp was ordered the local dealers should supply specimen lamps for trial. A meeting of the Watch Committee will be held in a few days, when the matter will be decided. I GWERSYLLT. CONCERT.—An amateur concert, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, was given on Monday even- ing in the Congregational School-room. The pro- gramme was opened with a skilfully played pianoforto solo, entitled Bird Waltz," by Miss Amy Harris. Ehren on the Rhine," sang by Miss E. S. Little- boy, was warmly applauded. The Death of Nel- son by Mr Simon Davies and The Sailor by Mr Reginald James, Plas Acton, were well rendered. For his rendering of By the sad sea waves Mr Seth Roberts gained an encore, to which he responded by giving a Welsh song. The pianoforte duet by Miss and Mr James was well received. Come to me, oh ye children," by Miss Edith Lloyd, was given with much ability. The Anchor's Weighed," by Mr Simon Davies, received an irresistible encore. The pianoforte solo entitled Heavenward March," by Miss Amy Harris, was received with applause. A song by Miss Lisette James was well performed. "The Bugler," by Rev. H. J. Haffer, Wrexham, was loudly applauded. The pianoforte solo by Miss Lloyd was admirably executed. Sweet and low," by Mr James and party, was given with much ex- pression. Mr Wm. Hughes, Fennant, next favoured the audience with the Birkenhead Eisteddvod in his humourous style, and was loudly encored in re- sponding he gave "The wicked Welshman," the chorus bsing taken up by the audience. Mr Seth Roberts' rendering of The Englishman was very favorably received. After the pianoforte duet by Misses Griffiths and Lloyd, came the old ballad Come Lasses and Lads," which was sang in good style by Mr Reginald James. The various accom- paniments were efficiently played by Messrs. Jas. Williams and T. R. James. On the motion of Mr F. L. Rawlins, seconded by Mr Jas. Griffiths, a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the various performers, &c. I HOLT AND FARNDON. A MUNIFICENT GIFT.-It is gratifying to be able to record that the remaining debt on the Presbyterian Church and minister's manse has been cleared off by the liberal donation of 1:50 from Mr J. Oliver Jones, principal of Holt Academy, and one of the elders of the church, for which he and Mrs Jones received the most hearty thanks of the church on Monday evening. There are now in this district, in addition to many others within the bounds of the Presbytery, two of the finest places of worship entirely free from debt, viz., Rofasett and Holt. I HOLYWELL. LOCAL BOARD.—At the monthly meeting on Mon- day, Mr H. A. Cope presiding, a letter was read from the Local Government Board, pointing out that it was competent for the Local Board to convert the dis- used Upper Market Hall into a corn exchange, and that any expense incurrred in adapting it to the pur- that any expense ineurrrt. pose was properly chargeable on the rates, but the Board had no power to provide an assembly-room. or to incur expense in converting any building in their possession to such a use. A lengthened discussion took place. and ultimately it was resolved that the Upper Market should be converted into a Corn Ex- change, to be used also as an Assembly Room, and that the cost be defrayed by public subscriptions. HOPE AND CAERGWRLE. THE WORKINGMEN'S HALL.—A most successful entertainment was held in the Workingmen's Hall on Monday evening. Mr W. Millington occupied the chair. After the chairman's address, Mr W. Jones gave a pianoforte solo, which was much applauded. The Hope Glee party gave Who is a brave man," which was highly appreciated. The following also took part in the proceedings :-Mis A. Ecclt;ston, Miss F. lrvin, Miss Eccleston and Miss Brailsford, Mr J. Evans, Mr J. Thomas, Mr W. Arthur, J. Griffiths, Mr Askew, and Miss Evans. The usual votes of thanks brought the meeting to a close, all being well pleased with the entertainment. It is intended to hold a series of these entertainments during the winter. PETTY SESSIONS, DECEMBER 7TH.-Before A F. Jones and W. Thom, Esqrs. Game Cases.-Peter Harrison and George Hughes were summoned by James Barnes, gamekeeper to Mr Page, of Wrexham, for being on land in the occupa- tion of Mr R. Roberts, situate on Hope Mountain, on the 27th November, in search of game. They were beating the mountain accompanied by a dog. Both were fined 103 each and costs.—Robert Davies was summoned by the same complainant for a similar offence, he, too, being accompanied by a do-a rabbit net was also found where he had been so engaged. He, too, was fined 10s and costs. A Row at the Ffrith.—Richard Davies, Edward Jones, and Robert Davies, were summoned by P.S. Armor for being, at half-past ten o'clock on the night of the 28th of November, fighting together on the highroad, near the Ffrith. There was a number of people collected about and the defendants were dis- turbing the peace. They were bound over in their own recognisances in the sum of 1:5 to keep the peace for twelve months and ordered to pay 6s each, costs. School Attendance Cases.-The following fines were imposed for negligent attendance of children at school —Henry Jones, Cymmau, 5s; Griffith Williams, Pontplas Maen, 2s 6d; James Clancy, Cymmau, 4. I LLANYPWLL. HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONS.—A public meeting to advocate the claims of these missions was held at Llanyowll Chapel on Tuesday evening. The Rev. R. Leigh Roose presided. The Rev. John Earnest Jones, the deputation from the Presbytery, gave an interest- ing account of the Foreign Missions, and at the close of the meeting three young ladies came forward with their collecting cards and the sums contributed by the farmers and others in the neighbourhood. The collections amounted to 1:1151 8d. I ROSSETT. LECTURE ON PALESTINE TRAVELS BY MB ALEXANDER BALFOUR.—On Monday evening a lecture on the above subject was delivered in the National school, by Mr Balfour, before a fairly large and appreciative audience. The chair was occupied by Capt. Griffith Boscawen, who, in introducing the lecturer, referred to Mr Balfour's munificence in building the handsome Cocoa House adjoining, and to his readiness in helping forward any good work. (Applause.) Mr Balfour, in the course of his highly interesting and instructive lecture, said that it was his ardent desire, when a youth, to visit the scene of our Saviour's Life and Labors, but it was not till last March that he had an opportunity of doing so when, in conjunction with the Dean of Chester and other friends, he set out from Liverpool for the Holy Land. From Liverpool his party went to London, thence across the Channel to Paris, afterwards through the Mount Cenis Tunnel to Northern Italy, calling at Turin and Bologna before reaching Brindisi where they embarked for Alexandria. After visiting Cairo and Ishmaileh they set sail for Port Said for Jaffa, the ancient Joppa; thence they went overland to Jerusalem, visiting Ekron, Gath, Makkedah, Hebron, Cave of Machpelah, Bethlehem, &c. Each place was graphically described and the Scriptural events con- nected therewith alluded to. The lecture was illustrated by maps and specimens of carved woik from Bethlehem were shown. Mr Balfour promises on a future occasion to continue his journey from Jerusalem northwards to Lebannon. Mr Swetenham proposed and Mr B. S. Roberts seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer, and this was carried by acclamation. The proceeds of the lecture are to be devoted to the Rossett Working Men's Readin" Room. 0

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THE JUDGE ADVOCATE-GENERAL AT BIRKBNHEAD AND LLANRWST. On Tuesday night a great demonstration in connec- tion with the Birkenhead and West Cheshire Liberal Association was held in the Theatre Royal, Birken- head, when among a number of other speakers was Sir Thomas Brassey, Civil Lord of the Admirality, who delivered an interesting and valuable speech on the state of the Navy. Mr Osborne Morgan, who was enthusiastically received, also addressed the meeting in reply to a lesolution of confidence in the Government. He said: Mr Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen-On behalf of my colleagues as well as myself, I return you most hearty thanks for the kind and enthusiastic way in which you have received and carried this resolution. Having discharged that very agreeable duty, let me discharge another pleasant duty. Let me, before I say another word, add my congratulations to those of previous speakers on the glorious victory which you have just won on the other side of the Mersey. (Cheers.) To my mind, the Liverpool contest is the most significant bye-election wcich has taken place mince the passing of the late Reform Act. (Renewed cheers.) For the first time, I believe, for something like 17 years, the second cit) of the empire has east in her lot with the party of progress. (Cheers.) But there are other features in that contest which I con- fess give me no ordinary pleasure. Before the candi- dature of Mr Forwood, I, in my innocence, used to think that a Liberal was a Liberal and that a Tory was a Tory. Now, it seems, we have got hold of a novel and nondescript combination—(laughter)— which callfe itself a Tory democrat or democratic Tory—(renewed laughter and cheers.)—which. I sup- pose, means a gentleman who will turn out Mr Glad- stone and then vote for his measures. (Laughter.) My friends, in a very witty play by Mr Gilbert, which has just appeared in London, and which, like every other good thing, will find its way in time to Birkenhead and possibly be enacted on these boards, there is a character who is a Conservative—a Tory of the deepest dye-as far as his waist, but unfortunately he moves about on two Radical legs, which are always taking him to the wrong lobby. (Laughter.) Now. you know I cannot help thinking that the author of Iolanthe" must have had Mr Forwood in his mind. (Great laughter.) But, ladies and gentlemen, for that reason too I am glad to see that Liver- pool prefers the genuine article. (Cheers.) I think you must all of you allow that in these days, Con- servatism has been driven to hide itself under some strange disguises. Lord Beaconsfield we knew, Sir Stafford Northcote we know. But who is this new prophet from W oodstock-(laughter and cheers)- this modern Joshua who has volunteered to lead the Conseivative host into the land flowing with milk and honey—(laughter)—and who thinks that the walls of Jericho will fall before a single blast of his penny trumpet? (Great laughter and cheers.) We have heard a good deal about false prophets of late but I cannot help thinking that the real Soudan is the cor- ner seat of the front Opposition bench below the gangway. (Laughter.) The first duty of an Opposi- tion is to oppose, says Lord Randolph Churchill, which Isuppose means that whatever is is wrong. Well, now, I cannot help thinking that the great majority of Englishmen—I am not speaking of Tory or Liberal, but of that intermediate party who really determine the fates of governments—will not be content with a policy of nagging. (Hear, hear.) They will prefer men of whom my right honourable friend, Mr Faw- cett, is so admirable a type. (Cheers.) A man with whose fate the whole nation, from the Queen on her throne to the simplest official in the postoffice, sym- pathises as I believe never was man sympathised with before. (Cheers.) I say they will prefer men who put their shoulders to the administrative wheel, who are determined to do honest work, and to remove dis- honest abuses, to men who think they can turn out the Government by pelting the Prime Minister with —laughter, and a voice Mud "-with their popguns. (Cheers.) My friends, it used to be thought that nothing succeeded like success, but it seems to me that even our very triumphs are being thrown in our face. The other day Lord Lytton, speaking to the Conservatives of Hitchin, told them we Liberals had no right to claim credit for the Egyptian campaign be- cause we disapproved of the Afghan war. (Laughter.) Well, that sort of logic may do very well for the Conservatives of Hertfordshire, but I don't think it is likely to go down with the hard-headed politicians of the north. (Hear, hear.) Far be it from me to say one word in disparagement of the genius of our generals and admirals, or the valour and discipline of our troops during the late war. Allow me to say here that I am proud—after the measure which I passed last year, which abolished the use of the lash in the army, and which some people said would reduce the British army to a rabble —that Lord Wolseley should have been able to tell me, as he did himself, that he never commanded an army of better conducted men. (Cheers.) There were only. three court-martials during the whole of the campaign, and one was in the case of a foreigner. (Hear, hear.) But, whilst giving every credit to the genius of our generals and admirals, and the valour and discipline of our troops, I say that, if this late war was the most brilliant, was the shortest, aye, and the cheapest, for the commercial interests of the country—(hear, hear)—I say, surely some credit at least is due to my right honorable friends Mr Childers and Lord Northbrook, and last but not least, to my honorable friend Sir Thomas Brassey—(cheers) -who brought our army and navy to that state of efficiency which enabled our generals and admirals to strike with so much effect. (Hear, hear.) Well, now, one thing has struck me very much, and that is to what very great straits our opponents must be reduced when they are obliged to make political capital out of a man like Arabi. For my part I never could feel any sympathy with Arabi. He was to my mind one of the most ordinary type of military lisnrpora such ao abound in OVCIJ Liwferii country. He had rebelled against his sovereign, and for that reason he had forfeited his life by every law but at the same time it was distasteful for a chivalrous nation, such as we are, after having met a man in the field, and after he had surrendered to oar arms, to put him to death. (Hear, hear.) The present solution is the happiest that could be found, and all I hope about Arabi is that we shall hear as little as possible about him in the future. Our friends the enemy-our opponents—are no doubt consoling themselves by thinking that we have plenty of difficulties to encounter upon Egyptian ground. No doubt we shall have to encounter difficulties; but remember that the business of statesmen is to conquer difficulties. (Cheers.) I am not in the secret of the Cabinet, and, if I were, I could not reveal them to you, but you may depend upon this, that in Egypt we shall keep two objects distinctly in view, and those objects, allow me to say, are not incompatible but I think that we may both be served by the same means. We cannot-the Government cannot, as representing English interests—forget that we have interests in Egypt paramount to those of any other nation (Hear, hear.) The genius of M. de Lesseps has made gypt the gate to India, and we cannot afford t,) throw away the key of that gate. (Hear, hear.) At the same time, we will do our best, you may depend upon it, to develope the resources of Eirypt without increasing its burden. (Hear, hear.) Whilst putting down everything in the shape of intestine disorder, we will do our best to educate by degrees the people to something like self-dependence, and self-govern- ment; and I cannot conceive a fairer tielli for a states- man than to endeavour to restore that ancient and long-oppressed country, the cradle of the civilisation of the world, to something of its former greatness. (Cheers.) I turn now to another, and I am afraid I must add a darker, spot upon the horizon. I am speaking of Ireland. Of course, we all know we have still great difficulties to encounter in the administra- tion of Ireland, and Lord Salisbury, with that delicate generosity which is so remarkable a feature of the mind and character of that noble Marquis—(laughter) has certainly made the most of those difficulties but I wish to speak perfectly frankly. I am told there are a good many Irish here. I hope there are. I wish to address them. If they will allow me to say so, I wish to address them as a friend-(cheer.)-an(I I tell them this—and I would say it if it were the last word I uttered—that there never was a Parliament returned to Westminster, there certainly never was a Govern- ment placed in Downing-street which was more anxious to do justice—justice down-pressed and running over to the people of Ireland. (Loud cheers.) Have we not proved it by our measures? (Hear, hear.) Have we not honestly labored, as probably no Government and no Parliament ever labored before, to remove the semblance of agrarian grievance from Ireland ? (Hear, hear.) And is not the fact that the Land League has been obliged to disappear and reappear under another flag and another name, a proof that, to some extent at any rate, we have succeeded? (Hear, hear.) I know that we have to encounter other difficulties. We have to encounter an amount of social and political disorder such as I probably no Government has ever before had to grapple with, and it is our duty, and it will be our duty, to encounter it firmly, to grasp .&.L 'I u prooiem nrmiv and resolutely; be?jus?, if it be true that the first duty of an Opposition is to oppose, certainly it is equally true that the first duty of a Government is to govern. (Hear. hear.) I cannot help thinking that, terrible as the crimes which have been committed in the last fortnight have been. we have made a decided advance in the repression of crime in Ireland. In the first place the "utrages themselves have unquestionably fallen off. I.ast October there were only 111, compared T'as Jth,e year before; and this last November- I ,ipetk frotp memory-thev have fallen off to something under 100; I think they are not more than 80. But there is another thing which I think is another augury of hope. Physicians tell us that if a disease draws to a head, concent, atea itself on a particular part of the body, it is more easy to grapple with. This is the case in Ireland. Almost all these outrages have been collected in Dublin. There is a third reason why I think we may congratulate our- selves on having moved a step. For the first time ?ve have got convictions. (Hear, hear) Of ™w?e coercion of any kind is hateful to the Liberal ^?party coercion of any kind ia hateful to t?ha ?T n ??1  and remember that if we havebee love liberty ^esT but because we love law more. (Cheers'.) I was in Dnblin only a very short time -t-o--not more thanax 'l.'U'øQa n.. "n," _L .<> .m\l IIlum.ns ao-and 1 ca,n bear out to the I  ?    fortunate citv-that the hand of decay is on it.3 1 prosperity, and men are flyin- from it as they wouhl from a plague stricken city. N,)w. I aak you patriutic Irishmen "and again I sav I would Rp,-ak to you as a friend-can that be an advantage? Can it be for the happiness of any people that such a state of things should exist as exists in Dublin-a sate of thiníi which drives away capital and friends, and alienates the qympa thies of all right-minded peonle .'1'0. yvqr coun1iry? And I say boldly, ?t?f that.t?te th?doe?e?xi??h T   responible for it are leirlSI-s x^rV'h^ voice: Buckshot Forster.) U ntH very late1y I was ySih- °U'he visited the House of ClommXo^% in? lT foumi us y-m th,at state of uncertainty thf told you, he visited the House of Commons, antI found us i!'1 that state of tincertaiity that nol)o?y knew when the ges- sion would come to an end. (Lauhter.) Som'3 of us expected we Happily the thincr nr>ii ^8 i am enabled to conie here and tell you somethin of what we have been doing. Never in whole of my life did I hear cooie doinn?o. nsen?d? in ee 'bnnt what is called freedom of debate • W?/* v ^feed.?om of debate consisted in ringing the eh™ th1 same sentence for half an hour. (Hear, hear t° I onl that I for hal?f t M hohlod uof J?- thore gentlemyen who  freedom of debate, and that I could chain them to their seats and make them do what I have been com. pelled to do, and what my honorable friend has been compelled to do-make them sit from morn to eve from dewy eve to morn," listening to platitudes such as I hope none of you will ever be compelled to lifter to, because I have noticed that these people who argue so strongly in favor of freedom of debate, whilst these debates are going on, are never there. They prefer the more congenial atmosphere of the dining-roo'rr and the smoke-room, and over and over again, dmin j the most critical parts of the most critical debates the front Opposition bench, where the champions "i liberty ought to have been sitting, has been as de. serted as the top of Snowden at Christmas. (Lan -h ter and cheers.) Well, I think, for the present at ;'IIy rate, we have cured that. (Hear, hear.) You lliay have heard—allusion has been made to it tu"hy —of intended Ministerial changes. I am riuitg sure every one of us would gladly welcome" back to the Liberal fold-not welcome Lac-k because he has come back already—(hear, l, r! -your great Lancashire statesman. (Clu-jrs { There is another rumour in which I advise you n .V to place so much reliance. It has been said, by [ think whose wish is father to the thought, tll;k" INIR Gladstone intends to retire. (" No, no.") Lt ive you one piece of advice as to believing rumour. I say, don't believe one single woi-iT^f (Cheers.) We cannot spare our great Prime Minister as long as it pleaset4 Providence to spare him to It" (Loud cheers.) The hand which re-modelled and re constructed the legislative machine is require, i to direct its working. The session which we have before us is likely to be-I believe it will be—one of rnn h needed and long-delayed reforms. (Hear, heir.) There is a Bankruptcy Bill, interesting ticularly to a commercial body such as .,„ are; there is a Patent Amendment Bill. there is a Criminal Law Amendment Bill; there is a Corrupt Practices Bill-(clieers)-anol manv others which I could name. I must not forget also a County Government Bill-a most important measurf To all these we shall have to devote ourselves. in the meantime. I ask you working men of Bii-ken head to put to yourselves this question. To win. m, to what party in state, are due those measures which have chiefly conduced to your commercial prosperity and to your improved social well-being ? I am V"ry glad my honorable friend Mr Brassey, than whom the working man has not a better friend in Englariii- (cheers)—is here, because he will be able to go nitpre into detail than I can on these subjects. But I should like to know where would Birkenhead be if the commercial policy of which Irr Maclver is champion — (groans) had triumJiI,r.l over free-trade principles. I know we are sometime-* told—and the Conservatives make a merit of it—that it was a Conservative Government which abolish,^ the Corn Laws. Yes, but why did they do it, all(I how? Let Mr Disraeli answer for them. They caught the Whigs bathing, and ran away with their clothes. (Laughter.) Whatever good measures the Conservatives have carried have been stolen from "ur portmanteau. (Cheers.) No, my friends, you may depend upon it that you might as well try to gather grapes from thorns, and figs from thistles, as t" ex- tract real and lasting national prosperity from the worn-out stump of a Tory reaction. (Cheers.) That is the lesson of the Liverpool election, and it is the lesson which I ask you, the working men and women of Birkenhead, to take to heart. It is, as our friend the chairman said, the first time I have addressed a Birkenhead audience, but I sincerely hope it will ni.t be the last. (Cheers.) I cannot pretend to any great knowledge of your constituency; but I am told that there are a goodjmany—and from your reception I can- not help fancying that there are a good many—of my countrymen among you—(cheers)—and I think I c ui answer for my countrymen on the other side of the Dee. (Hear, hear.) I do trust that the next time I come down amongst you, and have the pleasure ot again meeting you, I may be able to congratulate Birkenhead on having followed the example of Liver- pool and returned to Parliament as good and true a Liberal as my honorable friend Mr Smith. (Prolonged cheers.) At the inaugural meeting of the Vale of Conway Liberal Association at Llanrwst, on Wednesday night, Mr Osborne Morgan, M.P., referred to the day as being the jubilee of Mr Gladstone's public life, and remarked that the Premier was politically as young as ever. The rumour as to his retirement was not to be believed. Much had been said ab, .ut gagging the House of Commons, but by whose action had the new rules been rendered necessary ? Not by the re- presentatives of commercial communities or the work- ing classes, but by those who wore soft raiment and fared sumptuously every day. He desired to say nothing disrespectful of Lord Randolph Churchill further than that his language towards Mr Gladstone would in many instances not have been tolerated in a vestry meeting. Referring to the foreign policy of the Government, Mr Morgan observed that the Egyptian war had been forced upon them consequent on their highway to India being blocked by a military adventurer. The war had probab cost less than any contest in which we had bee recently engaged. It was true that there were still difficulties, but he believed the time would come when England would boast of having again made Egypt the cradle of civilization. With reference to tho domestic policy of the Government, it was no fault of theirs that they had been unable to carry out the pro. gramme sketched in the (Queen's Speech. The ques- tion of county government, the Corrupt Practices Bill, the Bankruptcy Bill, and the extension of the franchise were measures which the Government w.'re pledged to carry, and would carry with the assistance of the constituencies. It was said that there was going to be a Conservative reaction, and that ere long a Tory Administration would be in power, but to that statement the Liverpool election had given an emphatic negative. Sir Robert Cunliffe, Bart., MAV, waws A100 present, and wsaa heartily reamived. tie pro- posed a vote of confidence in the Government and congratulation to Mr Gladstone upon the completion of his political jubilee.—Mr Jones-Parry, M.P., seconded it, and the meeting agreed to it with great enthusiasm.

IT is reported that the Duchess of Westminster wears the blue ribbon. CAPTAIN H. H. EDWABDS, Royal Welsh Fusilier?, had the honour of being included in Her Majesty's dinner party at Windsor Castle on the 8th inst. LAST WEEK, at a meeting held at Rhyl, it win de. cided to commemorate the services of the late post- master, Mr Owen Thomas, by raising a memorial fund for the benefit of his widow. MR JAUIS FRBME, of Wepre-hall, has returned to his tenantry 30 per cent. on their rents now due, and abo postponed payment of ttio preceding half-year's rental. MREDWAIID LLOYD, M. D., of Ty'n-Rhyl, a mem- ber of the Rhyl Board of Commissioners, died lit) Monday morning. Deceased was the represent ttiTt of the first family that had settled in Rhyl. AT Monday's annual stuck sale at Madryn farm, Bangor, Major Platt, in response to his health, an- nounced midst great cheering, that the Royal Society had determined upon including at the York SLWW premiums for Welsh stock. At the sale, which waj conducted by Messrs Dew, excellent prices were realised, Welsh bullocks going close upon 10 ^uinei^s the average for wedders bein^ 48. WEEKLY RETURN OF BILLS OF gAr-E AND FAILURES.—In the week ending Dec. there were 203 bills of sale in England and Wales, a decrease of 90-1 over those of the corresponding last year and the failures gazetted numbered :t? 1 decrease of 30. The totals for portion of year to 9. 1882, are bills of sale registered for England ami Wales, 40,898, a decrease of 7,22'; the failir^ gazetted number from Stubbs' Mercantile (lazette. THE COUNTY COURTS for this circuit have r;eIl appointed by the Judge (Mr Horatio Lloyd j as follows :-Bangor Wednesday, January lu Wed- nesday, February 14 Wednesday, March 11: Wed- nesday, April 11., Carnarvon Tues lay, .L,n¡¡:lry I: Tuesday, February 13 Tuesday, March l;S: TnesTl.iv, April 10. Chester Thursday, January 11 and 2 Thursday, February 8 and 22 Thursday March 1") and 29; Thursday, April 12 and 2, Corsway Thursday, January 18 Thursday, March s. Ucnl i-'H: Tuesday, January 23 Tuesday, March 20. Hint: Friday, February (i Friday, April 13. Ifolyhevi: Monday, February 12; Monday, April Holy- well Tueailay, January 10 Tuesday, February I,) Tuesday, March 6; and Tue-id.,t, k,,ril Llandudno: Thursday, February 1.1 Tin; lay, April H), Llangefni: Monday, January S M"i.day, March 12. Llangollen Monday, January day, March 5. Llanrwst: Friday, Janu.-ti y day, March 30. Mold Friday, January l'j; Ilarch 9. Rhyl: Friday, February Iti; FrdtY, April 20 Ruthin Wednesday, January 21; Wo l- nesday, March 21. St. Asaph Friday, January tl; Frldav, March 16. Wrexham Wednesday, January 17 and 31; Wednesday, February 1 ail.trcti j and 2s Wednesday, April IS. r How TO CLOTHE OUR Boys.-Alino:it every mother who studies household economy knows h"w t' '?"' facture herlittle girla' dressss, mantles, &c., and eaaft! cleverly turn her own discarded garments mto '?th- ing for her daughters but the boys are m? tr.?b!<- some. It is ?tH&cult even though fingers be :lt trot or. the needle, to get the shape and style of a ?- made smt and yet the mother likes her boys t > 1°"* ?uw. & suit can be m&d e at home at h ? t'"? cost of one purchased at a tailor's so it is m' v.»n ier the mothers sigh over their dchcienc:? when they paterfamilias' hand so often in his pocket. Bi-id". had ahe a good pattern. there are many (if her hu.- ? hand sleft-oif clothes which mi?ht be turn. t" 5"lU* use. But this expedient of cutting ..t"?t '? longer stand in the way of this branch of h.??'I' economy. Mrs Leach, who edits the F"M? I maker, has produced a special number, which hundred illustrations of boys' :mit, fn.m th-.1 i)t two to fourteen, and the instructions are so sime-^ ?tha?t the greatest novice in ta.hrJ:lg c?n undt-rst? them. Every illustration is numbered, and patterns can be obtained, which will enable n'"t?? and siters to cut out and make boys' artic'? "f ?-?' in apparel-both over and under c!ot? ing Mothers of families are recommended to r?t d ?; judge for themselves.- Vide Christian CbM. DR. DE JONGH'sLt'?HT?KOW? COO LIVEK •" ITS "^EQUALLED EFFICACY IN CoN?t?PTfOX t  XNG -DISEASES.—Dr. Henry Hanks, author of "V tion us treatment an4 Vmabllity, writ? supen?emcacyofDr. de Jonah's L?ht-i;r..?!' l ■ Liver Oil over the Pale Vod I.iver Oil h? j'??' my experience, uneqnivuc?. Patients wh" !? sisted for several months in the use of the J.tlr" ?;?. scarcely any perceptible improvement, ha. :i. a brief trial of Dr. de Jonah's L?ht-Bi?vn (-. '1.? Oil, acquired such fatness, and tho.? di??'r' symptoms accompanying emaciation have ?' rafll;'y. subsided, that I have been induced t?"?' t d d. I 1 t" to ¡ reputed remedial power, and c')nseqn?nHv t" :l' j! its ubsitution for the Pale Cod Liver )ii.' ??. J?mm Clarke, Esq.. M.K.C.S., F. L.S., ^lth"i ?otes and Su?csttOM on Cod Liver Oil an*ir Uses writes :?The effect "f the Pa!" 0:1n circulation is so feebly marked a? not n' "f i-'V, ceptible; so that in some ("t? of e\tr< "? "?' ?. t le patient, from the slowness of It« .t' ? danger of sinking from exhaustion, or the ?"??"? b Ie tl 01 t in consumption, may become incurable from traction. My inference afreet with the remsr t  tractIOn..l'y.l.y mference agrees Wit 1 ¡ ill ha! Dr. de Jongh's Light-Brown Oil etfect? ? ctire," hh the time that the Pale Oil d<?. r the time that the Pale ()il d(,,ei.?' I)r. (le Li-ht-Brown Cod Liver Oil i" sold only 'n 'Irtfl, imperial half-pints, 2s ud; pints, 4s'M; '??: by all chemists. 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