Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

I Correspond en oe. J All letters intended for publication must comply with the following conditions:— I.—They must be on public questions only, and not personal in character further than is necessary for the discussion of the subject. II.-They must be written carefully and concisely —on one side of the paper only-ready for the press, as we have not time at our disposal to re-write cor- respondence, and do not wish to publish effusions in the garb in which they are some times presented nor space for long rambling letters. III.-They must oe authenticated (under cover if wished) by the real name and address of the writer accompanying the M.S. IV--if received after mid-day on Thursday, their insertion will be precluded for that week, and they cannot be always guaranteed to appear even when received before that time. V.—Letters which have previously appeared in other papers will not be inserted. I SYRIA AND PALESTINE. I SiE,—Please allow me to say that the lectures advertised for the 9th and 10th of May, will not be delivered at present.—I am, &c.. D. HOWELL. Wrexham Vicarage, 26th April, 1883. A JUROR'S GRIEVANCE. I SIR,-I was summoned as a juryman at the last Quarter Sessions for the county of Flint, and in due course I arrived at the County Hall about half-past ten o'clock, having walked a little over six miles. Presenting myself at what I might call the front door of the Hall, I was met by a policeman, who told me the entrance was reserved for special jurors, witnesses, and officials, and I had to go to the opposite door. After entering there was no place to sit down, so I had to stand in the crowd as best I could, though I had walked all the distance and felt tired enough, having now reached middle age, and not much used to the exercise. I had to stand in the end of the hall for nearly three-Quarters of an hour before my name was called, which seemed to me nothing less than cruel, and I cannot but think that were those who have the making of the hall arrangements in their hands fully acquainted with these facts, they would in future see that the" cruelty to animals," of which they were guilty on the last occasion, should not occur again. Hoping that such may be the result of my letter, I am. &c., A FLINTSHIRE JUROR. NORTH WALES COLLEGE. I SIR,-At the recent county meeting held at Denbigh on behalf of the movement for a college in North Wales, among the very small number—some three or four- who objected to it. one of the gentlemen who addressed the meeting in this sense remarked that Mr Balfour, of Mount Alyn, and myself, were more Scotch than Welsh," and seemed to infer therefrom that it was hardly our province to promote, according to our judgment, the cause of higher education in Wales. I might with good reason challenge the accuracy of the description, as far as I am concerned, but it is a matter of very small importance. The real question is should those who live in Wales, and who believe that in the suggestion made by Lord Aber- dare's committee, not merely for higher, but also for intermediate education, an immense boon is offered to the Welsh people, support this cause ? Mr Balfour's answer to this question is contained in the enclosed letter, in which he very generously promises.2500 towards the fund which will enable us to accept the Government (iffer of 1:4,000 a year for the maintenance of a college. I have no doubt that such a college will be established, and I have a very confident hope that before many years its value to the pepple of North Wales will be fully recognised. It will not be objected then to those who so materially helped to found it that their forefathsrs were Scotch or English; but it will be remembered that they did their best to aid the educational requirements of the people among whom they lived.—I am, your obedient servant, R. A. CUNLIFFE. Mount Alyn. Wrexham. 18th April, 1883. DEAR SIR ROBERT,—I have teid with interest and satis- faction the valuable report on intermediate and higher education in Wales prepared for the Education Depart- ment. The Parliamentary Committee seem to have conducted the inquiry with great care and intelligence, and the con- clusions arrived at appear to be distinguished for fairness and thoroughness. The Committee recommend that both intermediate and higher education be provided for the people of Wales, and both I regard to be essential for their welfare. Other countries are making strong efforts in this direction, and Welshmen must do their part, to that their young people may be fully prepared for taking their share in the world's I work. I rejoice that Government offers a sum of £ 4,000 a year towards the endowment of a college for North Wales, con- ditional that the sum needed for the college buildings shall be raised voluntarily. I am happy that a hearty effort is being made to raise the amount, and I shall be willing to contribute X500 to the fund. Allow me, in doing so, to express the hope that those I who are promoting this movement shall, at the right time, also bring before the public a well-considered scheme for the promotion of intermediate education in Wales.- I Believe me to be, faithfully yours, I Sir Robert Cunliffe, Bart., M P. A. BALFOUR. I

I POUNTNEY v. CLAYTON. I I This case, which as we announced last week had been disposed of in the Court of Appeal by the Master of the Rolls and Lords Justices Bowen and Cotton, is one which raised the important question as to whether the purchaser of superfluous land compulsorily taken by a Railway Company has a right of support against the owners or lessee of the minerals under the sur- face. It appeared that in 1865 one Penson, the owner of certain land, demised to the defendant the minerals under it, but the deed contained no mention of a right of support. In 1867 the Wrexham Mold and Con- nah's Quay Railway Company purchased the land, but not the minerals under the compulsory clauses of the Railway Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845. In 1876 the railway, under the provisions of that Act, sold the land as superfluous to Price and Jones. Price sold part of his land to the defendant, and he also purchased the land of Jones, and sold this, to- gether with the remainder of his own land, to the plaintiff. The defendant also sold his portion to the plaintiff, who was, therefore, the owner of the whole of the superfluous land originally sold by the railway. The plaintiff then built five houses, one of them being on the land which had been sold to the defendant. In working the mines the defendant caused a subsidence of the soil, in respect of which the present action was brought. The case was tried before Mr Justice Wil- liams, at Shrewsbury, and a verdict was given for the plaintiff. On appeal to a Divisional Court, Mr Jus- tice Denman and Mr Justice Mainsty differed in opinion, the former learned judge agreeing with the decision of Mr Justice Williams, and Mr Justice Manisty dissenting on the authority of the case of The Great Western Railway Company v. Bennett," ("2 Law Reports H.L. 27) in the House of Lords. It was admitted that in respect of the house on the land formerly in the possession of the defendant, there was by the ordinary law a right of support. It was, however, contended, as to the other houses that the railway took under the special provisions of the Act, and there was no right of support as claimed. Mr Jeff, Q.C., and Mr Bosanquet, Q.C., appeared for the defendant, and Mr H. Matthews, Q.C., and Mr Poyser for the plaintiff. Their Lordships gave judgment substantially in favor of the defendant. The Master of the Rolls said the meaning of the lease was that the minerals should be worked so as not to let down the surface. But the rights of the Railway Company depended upon sections 77, 78, and 79 of the Act of 1845. The House of Lords had de- cided what was the construction of those sections. They came to the conclusion that the statute meant to alter the ordinary law, and that inasmuch as the Rail. way Company had an option to purchase the land either with or without the minerals, the minerals might be worked to the utmost extent as against the Company, just as if the mines were in the hands of an owner both of the surface and the mine. If the Com- pany thought the working of the mines would injure the railway, they were empowered to prevent it on payment of compensation. The only right the Com- pany had was by the conveyance under the Act, and must be interpreted by the Act. But, according to the Act, they took the land subject to the mines being worked in the manner described. But the plaintiff could have no greater right than the Com- pany, and therefore there was no interference of which he could complain. His Lordship therefore agreed with the judgment of Mr Justice Manisty. Judgment was entered for the plaintiff for one-fifth of the amount recovered, but he was to pay the costs caused by his claim in respect of more than the one house. As the defendant had substantially succeeded, he was entitled to the costs of the appeal. Lord Justice Bowen gave judgment to the same effect. Lord Justice Cotton was not present during the hearing of the case. We regret that the demands on our space prevent our giving more than a summary of the judgment as delivered by the Master of the Rolls.

NEW MUSIC.—Messrs. Wood and Co., of 3, Great Marlborough-street, London, forward us one vocal and two instrumental publications for review. The first is a song by Thomaa Hutchinson, words by Mar- garet Isabel Scott, entitled "The Golden Time." The song is pleasing, and presents but few difficulties to the singer or accompanist. The air has been very suitably wedded to the words, which are of a senti- mental character. It will without doubt become very popular. The other numbers are instrumental. Atibelt's Rondo in F major has been careMly nngered by Carlo Tiesset, and for beginners will prove a very good lesson. The arrangement is of moderate diffi- •u'ty. F. Kiel's "Andante con moto" in E minor possesses a graceful melody, the transition into E major being very pleasing. WRECKS OF HUMANITY, who have wasted their manly vigor and powers by youthful follies anol pernicious practices pursued in solitude, inducing Nervous Debility, Impaired Memory, Mental Anxiety, Despondency, Lack of Self-contidence and Will Power, Weak Back, Involuntary Vital Losses, and kindred weaknesses should address with three letter postage stamps for large illustrated treatise, giving unfailing means of cure, WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, No. 3, New Oxford-street, London, W.C. 512 THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—All suffering from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of Brown's Bronchial Troches." These famous lozenges are now sold by most respectable chemists in this country at Is lid per box. People troubled with a hacking cough, a 'slight cold," or bronchial affections, cannot try them too soon, as similar troubles, allowed to progress, re- sult in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affections. See that the words Brown's Bronchial Troches" are on the Government Stamp around each box.-Manu- factured by JOHN I. BROWN & SONS, Boston, United States. European depot removed to 33, Farringdon Road. London. 7 ELLIS'S, SCHEWEPPES and Edisbury and Col: Mineral Waters. Also Zoedone, at wholesale prices, at C. K. BENSON, AND CO'S., North Wales Supply Stores, 14, High-street, Wrexham.

I Football. r" I THE WELSH CHALLENGE CUP. I FINAL TIE. I DRUIDS v. WREXHAM. xnis niatcn was played on Saturday, on the Race. course, in the presence of about 2000 spectators. This being the first tirre for these clubs to meet in the final tie since the struggle between them in 1878, on Acton Park, when the Wrexham won by one goal to nil—Wrexham being the first team to have possession of the Welsh trophy—more than ordinary interest was taken in the present contest. The Druids, who were the favorites on Saturday, were expected to have an easy victory, as they had so distinguished themselves in the early part of the season, and odds were given in their favor against Wrexham. The Wrexham club, however, were not disheartened by the rumour that the result of the game was a fore- gone conclusion, and very naturally determined to give the Druids plenty of work to do. The kick-off was announced to have been at 3.30, but owing to the non-arrival of some of the Druids the game did not commence until four o'clock, when both teams put in an appearance, each club being well cheered by their different supporters. wrexham having won the toss, Ketley set the ball rolling for the Druids against the wind. The leather was at once taken into the Wrexham q-iarters, but H. Edwards returned the ball to mid-field, when it was run down the left wing, but when near the goal J. Jones made an erratic shot which went wide of the posts and passed behind the lines. Jones and Davies on the Wrexham left wing got possession of the leather and made a neat run, but the leather soon went out and the Druids got a throw in. M. Davies in the centre did a neat run, being well backed up, but J. Powell spoiled their efforts by returning the leather to neutral ground. The ball was soon after- wards placed in the mouth of the Wrexham goal, but H. Edwards by a well-directed kick prevented dis- aster. A splendid run was now made by the Wrex- ham left wing into the Druids territory and they looked dangerous, having passed J. Powell, but Bowen was on the alert and kicked the ball away. Lloyd was next busy on the right wing, making a pretty run, but the ball was subsequently kicked out. Hands were next claimed by the Druids, for which they obtained a free kick, but the Wrexham forwards got possession of the leather and carried it into the Druids' quarters, when it was sent away by A. Poweli. in tine style. On the left wing A. Jones made a neat run and finished by making a splendid shot at the Wrexham goal, which Trainer saved by using his hands. For a short time the leather was kept in the Wrexham quarters, and their citadel looked like falling, but owing principally to the fine back plav of H. Edwards, who kicked and headed the leather away in splendid style, the efforts of the attacking party were frustrated, and the Wrexham forwards, making a combined rush, carried the leather into the Druids' ground, where they secured a kick for hands, and Roberts, from the right wing, kicked a goal for Wrex- ham at 4.25, the ball glancing off Powell's shoulders through the uprights amidst the greatest excitement. The Druids now strove hard to equalise matters, and at once ran the ball to the Wrexham goal, where it remained for some time. The Wrexham centre after- wards got possession of the leather, and ran it to the opposite end of the field, where it was kicked away by Adams. Lloyd and Doughty were now active on the right wing, but the former made a shot which went wide of the sticks, afterwards resulting m a throw in for Wrexham, which was taken by H. Edwards, but nothing came of it, and the ball was eventually taken into the Druids' goal, where the Wrexhamites obtained a corner, the situation being relieved by J. Powell, and the ball afterwards went behind the lines. Some good even play next was witnessed in mid-field. The Wrexham forwards next broke away, and running the ball down passed to Po. Davies on the right wing, who made a nice shot, but Adams prevented disaster. Wrexham shortly after- wards obtained a free kick close to the Druids' for- tress, which was taken by H. Edwards, but the ball went harmlessly over the bar. The ball was again taken into the Druids quarters, when a shot was m?de out of a scrimmage, which, however, just grazed the posts. Half-time having been called, ends were changed, and on play being resumed it was expected, by a large number, that the Druids would have matters all their own way having the advantage of the wind, but such was far from being the case. The Wrexham kicking off Roberts and R. Davies got possession and mad a run up the right wing the ball eventually being kicked out of play. From the throw in the Druids got the globe and made a good run down being, however, repelled by Edwards. J. Jones, for Wrexham, now made a run and passed to Davies who was checked by A. Powell. The latter passed the ball over to Vaughan, he in turn passing it to A. Jones, who made a shot which went over. Shortly after Wrexham obtained a free kick, and the forwards getting the leather in their custody made a run up, the ball being sent out of play. Williams, for the Visitors, getting the leather from the throw in attempted to score, but his efforts proved futile. The ball having been re-started, Jones and Davies made a run which was checked by Bowen after which the home forwards again got to work and exhibited some neat passing. R. Davies, after making a shat, which was returned by the custodian of the Visitors' fortress, attempted another which was also returned, Wrexham finally obtaining hands near the Visitors' goal. Puwell proving equal to the occasion landed the ball into more neutral ground, and the for- wards of the Druids getting charge of the globe made a raid into the home territory but Burke, who was hurt during the early part of the game, being on the alert managed to frustrate them in their attempt to score by landing the ball out of play. From the throw in Vaughan got hold of the leather and made a shot at the home fortress, which went over the bar. The ball being again set in motion the Druids returned to the attack on the home goal, A. Jones landing the ball wide of its mark. The Wrexham for- wards now endeavoured to get the ball from near their goal and made a run, but were soon repelled by the visitors' backs, the ball being placed in close proximity to the home goal. G. Thomas cleared his goal in good form, the ball being, however, returned by A. Jones, who was unsuccessful in scoring, after which J. Jones made a run into the visitors' territory, and passing to R. Davies, the latter made a splendid shot, which was kicked out by Adams. Jones made another attempt to lower his opponents' colors, but the ball was again returned, and the Druids invaded the home territory. Their stay was of short duration, Edwards, whose play throughout the game was exceptionally fine, re- turning the globe, and J. Davies getting the leather made a splendid run, sending the ball into Adams' hands, who saved his goal, and the Druids got away with the ball. Wrexham, however, obtaining hands, made a combined rush, and Powell, in attempting to repel them, gave a corner, which came to nothing. The ball being again set in motion. Vaughan and Jones were busy on the left wing, but were checked before doing much harm. The play was for a time in the centre of the ground, until Doughty, getting the globe, passed to Lloyd, who mace a good shot, which was fisted out by Trainer. The visitors now commenced a bombardment at the home fortress, Vaughan, Doughty, and Williams being conspicuous by their play. The Druids eventually obtained a corner, which was entrusted to Vaughan, but his effort cams to nothing. The visitors still worked hard to equalise matters. Ketley getting the leather missed a very favorable opportunity, as, having the goal almost at his mercy, he placed the ball outside the sticks. The Druids subsequently ob- tained another corner, which was entrusted to Doughty, who placed it behind the posts. Not long after this time was called, leaving the Wrexhamites victorious after a hard fought battle by one goal to nil. The Wrexham team played in better form than in any match throughout the season. The forwards played well and unselfishly, and were well backed up by the well judged play of the half-backs and backs. The play of Trainer in goal was faultless. The Druids also had improved greatly since the match against Northwich, their play being decidedly faster, and the back play was also an improvement. The following are the respective teams :— WREXHAM.—Goal, J. Trainer backs, Geo. Thomas and W. Danes half-backs, T. Burke, Griffiths, and H. Ed- wards right wing, H. Davies and W. Robert left wing, J. Davies <nd J. Jones centre, M. Davies. Umpire, Mr T. H. Bancroft. DRUIDS.—Goal, H. Adams backs J. and A. Powell half-backs R. Roberts, W. William3. an-I Bowen; right wing, J. Lloyd and J. Doughty left wing, J. Vaughan and A. Jones; centre, Ketley. Umpire, Mr K S Roberts, Llan. dysilio. Referee, Mr W. H Holt, Shrewsbury. The following is a list of the final ties played for the Welsh Challenge Cup :— 1873—Wrexham beat Druids at Wrexham by one goal to none. 1879—White Stars, Newtown, beat Wrexham at Oswestry by one goal to none. ISSJ-Druids beat Ruthin at Wrexham by two goals to one. 1831—Druids beat Whita Stars, Newt)wn, by two goals to none. 1882-Druicls beat Northwich by five goals to none. IST.3-Wrexham beat Druids by one goal to none.

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Trade Intelligence. I COT AND IRON. BAREOW-IN-FCBNESS, There "oo ctmnge to note in the weak conditio™ of the market for bessemer iron, but as the tendency In the direction of a reduction of price, there is some taJ? about a re-, duction in the make. Makers are quot?t? "? ?'' No. 1, 52s No. 2, and 51s No. 3, at works, P?ders from the continent, the colonies, and from AmenC* Ij are few in number, and makers are not expecting r much improvement. Stocks of iron and steel are I very heavy, but shipments are improving, so that a reduction may be expected. Steel goods are un- changed in tone, and the orders in hand are not in. creasing to any appreciable extent. Iron ore quiet at from 9s per ton at mines nett. Shipbuilders have a better outlook. I MIDDLESBOROUGH, Tuesday.—Business quiet, but prices very firm at the same prices aóJ have prevailed for the last three weeks, No. 3 being 40-1 for prompt delivery, and most makers will sell at 40s 3d. Pro- ducers report a strong inquiry for foundry iron for in- land consumptioii. Shipments continue very good, and from Middlesborough this month elose upon 70,000 tons of pig iron have been shipped. Stocks are expected to be down over 15,000 tons this month. I Warrants are quoted 40s for No. 3, and Connal's stocks down 1100 tons since last Tuesday, founders doing a fairly active business, but finished iron manufacturers report a quiet demand, prices re- maining unchanged. Ship plates are £6 5s, angles E5 15.1, and common bars 26, all less 2i per cent. dis- count. Light iron rails are £ 5 15s. WOLVERHAMPTON, Wednesday.—The market to- day was unsettled, consequent upon the uncertainties of the effect upon iron prices of the drop of Is in coal. Such a drop frequently brings about a reduction of 5s in beat pigs and 10s in bars. Ironmasters, however, declare that there will be no room for any reduction on this occasion. In this uncertainty, buyers held off. Sheets, double, £8 5s lattens, 29 51 common hoops, 26 10s. The proposed Canadian duty on steel ingots, sheets, and bars is regarded with much dis- favour. MINERS' WORK AND WAGES.-A conference of ooutn Wales and Monmouthshire miners was held at Aberdarc on Tuesday. Resolutions were passed de- claring that nine hours per dav from bank to bank was sufficient for the generality of Wales collieries, urging the desirability of legislative measures to pre- vent the introduction of inexperienced men into the ooiith Wales pits, and condemning the system of female labour at collieries.—A mass meeting of Dudley colliers on Tuesday night agreed that the proposed reduction of wages was due to the fact that the coalmasters who were also ironmasters desired to cheapen fuel. It was determined to resist the re- duction, pending the meeting of coalowjiers and miners' delegates. I

AGRICULTURE. I THE CORN TRADE.—The Mark Lane Express savs— The rainfall has been highly beneficial, and the country now wears a much greener appearance, not- withstanding the prevalence of cold north-easterly and easterly winds during the past few days and nights. Vegetation has not made rapid progress under the circumstances, but everything is fairly on the move. Early wheats are regaining colour, and some of the late plants are assuming a more promising appearance. Spring-sown grain is coming up re- markably well, and barley is a particularly thick and regular plant. The show for oats at present is I not quite equal to that for barley, but peas and beans are in promising condition. With regard to trada, there has bc, n more firmness, but not more 6. activity, in London throughout the week, English wheat has been held against the buyer, but higher rates have not as a rule been paid. In a large pro. portion of provincial markets, especially those held on Saturday, rates have been quoted Is higher. The supply of native wheat continues to decrease. Fiour has been steadier in value since Monday. Bar!eys have been rather aga'nst sellers, whilst oats and beans have been rather azainst buyers. Trade for foreign wheat off stands in London has been small in volume, sellers holding for an advance which buyers refused to pay. Foreign flour firmer." The Farmer says—"Cold retarding weather in- creases the strength of the market, but supplies are liberal and keep buyers reserved. English wheat realises slowly a shilling advance foreign sort- only make sixpence, and sell but in retail. Fl. ur is obtainable at old terms. Maize makes six: ence advance from recent lowest point. Barley :.ml rats, beans and peas are in improved demand wdue un- changed. Country reports are becoming satié ctory, but all crops are backward." LONDON AGRICULTURAL SEED TRADE, Wednesday. —Messrs. John Shaw and Sons, of Mark-lane, in their circular this morning state that the retail sowing de- mand still continues, and with stocks nearly ex- hausted, this being especially the case with red cloverseed, a further advance in values has occurred. The improved feeling extends also to alsike, white, and trefoil. Rapeseed is again dearer. For canary- seed the trade is slow. Blue peas are hardening in value. Feeding linseed is steadier. A DEPUTATION from the Highland Society of Scot- land attended at the Privy Council Office on Wednes- day, and urged Lord Carlingford to carry into effect the recommendation of the Royal Commission on Agriculture, that the importation of foreign live animals should not be permitted from countries in which there is any contagious disease. Lord Carling- ford replied that the Government would take what steps were desirable. AMERICA AND WELSH CATTLE.—Amongst the passangers by the Brittanic, which left Liverpool last week, was Major Piatt, of Gorddinog, Bangor, the eldest son of the late Mr John Platt, who for many years represented Oldham in Parliament. Major Piatt has purchased a large tract of land in Manitoba, and his object in visiting America is to lot out the land in farms of a size sufficient to induce Welsh farmers to take up the allotments, and also to introduce the breed of pure Welsh cattle. He is an agriculturist who has done much towards the im- provement of agriculture and stock in North Wales, and the result of his venture in America is being watched with considerable interest by breeders of Welsh cattle. THE PureE OF LAMB —The London correspondent of the Liverpool Mercury writes :-The butchers are "fogging" the farmers and fleecing them most un- mercifully over the price of lamb and the royal order to her household. Lamb is no cheaper at the ordinary London butchers'. It still keeps up its price to the consumer, and the price is not likely to fall but in the cattle market, when the grasping butcher comes to buy, he has the farmer at his mercy. For the very best lamb the butcher was paying, before the Queen announced that the luxury was banished from her table, from a shilling to fifteen pence per pound by the carcase. On Wednesday butchers would give no more than eightpence. Farmers who had fatted their I lambs for the market, and who could not afford to take them home again, had to submit to this extor- tion and the butchers, already in London gorged with spoil, pocketed the difference. They made lambs of the farmers and stole their wool. There is no I remedy-none and it now seems that the well- meant but exceedinglv injudicious action of her Majesty, which will produce no good result whatever I in the opinion of practical agriculturists—I could quote the agricultural leader of the House of Commons I against the Queen's very ignorant advisers-will simply enable the prosperous butchers to plunder the long-suffering and now more than ever wronged I British farmer.

A WisE DEACON. Deacon Wilder, I want you to tell me how you kept yourself and family so well the past season, when all the rest of us have been sick so much, and have had the doctors running to us so much, Brother Taylor, the answer is very easy. often. I used Hop Bitters in time, and kept my family well, and saved large doctor's bills. Four shillings' worth of it kept us all well and able to work all the time, and I will warrant it has cost you and most of the I neighbours S10 to £100 apiece to keep sick the same time. I fancy you'll take my medicine hereafter." See Advt. 2GU ECLECTICA, a new remedy to the Public, but old in private practice. Invaluable as a remedial agent in Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Rheumatism, Headaches, Neuralgia, &c. Copies of Testimonials, sent free by post on application to Principal Office, 57, Great Charlotte-street, Liverpool. ECLECTICA is sold by all respectable Chemists, at Is lid per box. 882 ARE You TIRED? With a dull pain in the head, side or back ? Is the appetite poor, and does the food fail to digest, causing distress, and a fulness about the stomach ? Then you should use Seigel's Curative Syrup (an extract of Roots and Plants) for In. digestion, which is the sole cause of impurity of the blood. Relief will surely follow. The best appetizer in the world. If the bowels are constipated on account of a torpid Liver, use Seigel's Operating Pills. they always move the bowels thoroughly but without griping or unpleasant effects. For Asthma use Rcsinweed Tar Mixture. It gives immediate relief and a permanent Cure in due season. The above articles have the words A. J. White, Limited, on the Government Stamp. 7z Remember that for Corns and Bunions no remedy is equal to Allcock's Corn or Bunion Piasters. The universal verdict is that they relieve almost in- stantaneously. Why cringe with pain, when by wearing one of these little plasters you can walk up- rightly and wear the tightest boots with ease ? Try packet as a sample. Sold only in two size packets, nd and 13Jd. 694 As THE SAFEST AND BEST APERIENT Castor Oil is un. rivalled, the only drawback being its nauseous flavour. This is completely overcome by ALLEN & HANBURY'S new process of manufacture, and the A. and H. TASTELESS CASTOR OIL shaken up in warm milk, while still the safest, best, and most effective, is now one of the most palatable of aperients. At fid, ho, Is 91, and 3s. Sold everywhere. UNSWEETENED CONDENSED MILK.—High medical and scientific authorities state that the enormous quantity of 40 per cent. of sugar added to the ordinary condensed milk is injurious, and they therefore strongly recommend the pure unsweetened First Swiss Brand." By far the best infants' food. Ask for the First Swiss Brand." Sold everywhere. Sole Consignees, Hartmann, Roll and Co., Boro', London, S.E. 7 SOLD only by appointed Agents, Horniman's Pure Tea reaches all consumers at London fixed prices, and is always in the highest stage of perfection. For 50 years the public have had the benefit of Messrs. Horniman's system of direct supply thus saving all intermediate profiits Horniman's Tea is a house- hold word truly and owes its popularity to the amazing strength in the cup ripe, rich and delicious flavor, and entire freedom from, all mineral facing powder, prussian. blue (a poison) gypsu m and plum- barjo. As imitations are offered please observe the trade mark, a globe surmounted with a lion and a dragon is on every genuine packet.—List of local traders selling Horniman's Tea in this district Wrexham-Potter, 18 and 19, High-street. Shrews- bury-Salter, chemist. Chester—Thomas, 13, Bridge- street Row. Mold—Hughes, 23, New-street. Llan- gollen-Ditcher. stationer. Barmouth—Kynock. Caer-wrie-NVilliams, corn dealer. Brymbo—Jones, draper. &c. Flint-Jones & Son, chemists. Connahs Quay-Jones, chemist..5,i

I I Markets. I WREXHAM—TauMMt. 't.teWheat(pe r.m e:¡sl1re>Old. fig Sd to 7n 2d Ditto aut0 new 0s 0d to Qs 04 j??.0?? 7jlbs 6* 5d to 6a 7$ Ditto new Us Off to W Od S?M(per bu¡td of 15!bs).{a S & S S! D-'t v. <I" u,' Seed do. 81 & t 82 arIyy g s: ? S S s S: S ,Nl-alting barlay per 71)lbs) 59 64 to SiM GG:riinnddiinL g ddo. per Mlbs) 4, 6d to 5? 04 ?tatoea, new(pM 90 lbs) 5? OJ to 6" Mi Bait? (Perth.) cf H oz.). Is 31 to Is 5d Beef (pb' ?). Os 9d to 09 M: Mutton(pet!b.). 03 9d to OsIM P,)rk (per lb.) I. N 7d to 0 1 8d Veal (per lb.) I 0s 81 to Oa M Lamb (per quarter) 10:1 6d to 129 M Fowlt (per couple) ? 6'! to ? Duck% „ 4* M to 59 8? Turkeys; cocks (pur couple) 00", Od to 00* Oci Ditto hens, „ 0* Oil to 00* M Geese (per lb.) 03 0.1 to Oai OOrt Eggs It to 16 for a Shilling MOLD. WEDNESDAY.—White wheat, per hobbett, 00s to 60* Od red wheat 159 Od to 1m 6d; oats, 9s. Od to 10s 04 barley, 12s Od to 1:31 oil I iittter, per lb. la 3d t* Is 4d eggs, 16 for a shiliirg potatoes, 12s to lis per 200 lb3. eHESTER. CORN, Saturday. —There was a moderate attendance at market, wi h sm-itl supplies of English wheat. Prices were rather in fcivor of sellers, good samples of red being worth tis 7d per 75 lbs. No change in oats, beans, or barley. Indian corn was 2d per cental dearer upon the week. Indian corn was 2d per cental dearer upon the Old. Now. Wheat, white per 751b-0s 0d to 0a Od. 6* 8J to 0* 04 Ditto, red Os Od to 0a Od. 6s (xl to 011 Od Barley, malting, 38 (*ts Qs Od to Us Oil.. 4* 3d to Os Od Ditto, grinding, 641b 0s Od to 0s Od. os 0d to 0s Od Oats, per 4Blbs. 0s Od to 0s 4s Od Beans, per SOlb O3 0d to 0s Od. 3d to Oit I)il" Ditto, Egyptian, per 480lbs ti1 to 00? 01 Indian corn per 100lbs.. ')-: Uot to 01 6 411 to 6: 61 OSWESTRY. White wheat (per 75 lbs.), tis hill to i-s Ott reki wbo*t new, 6s 111 to tis tid oats, new (pr 200 lbs.) 17s 01 to 18;, lit1; Malting barley (per CSOlbs.) 20s Od to 22s Od grinding ditto, OsOd to 0s Od potatoes per OOtbs, 5s Od to 7s Od butter (per lb.), Is Id to Is 5d beef 7d t<> 10|d; mutton, 10.1 to 10111; veal, :)(1 to IOitt Itinib, lat Od to Is 2d pork, 7d to 8Jd; fowls (par couple), 5s Od to 6s 0(1; ducks, 5* oil to 6s Od; eggs, 14 to i 5 for a shilling geese, 0s toOs each; turkeys each, 0::1 tl to 0* 00. RIJTHIN. MONDAY.—Kel wheat per hob. new, 15s 0d to 16s, Oriel" ditto new, 6s 0d to Ss tltl JIaltiiig barley ditto, lOø, Od to )1:13. Oct.; Grinding ditto, 09. to s 0d Butter. Is. tiel! to Is. 7d. per lb. Beof, S-l. tf.) 191.; Mutton, 7d. to 9d.. Pork, 3d. to 9(1. Fowls, ;5s .jd' to 4s Od per couple Ducks; 4s. Od to 5s 'Jd GEesH, Sd per lb. Egg, 8 to 9 for shilling; potatoes, 5s to Us per hobbet DENBIGH. WEDNESDAY.—Wheat 1:1::1 11,: to 14+ 0', per hobbet grinding barley, 8s Od to lis Od malting barley, 10s (5*1 to 12s Od new oat* Gs Od to 7s Od old oits, 104 fill tolls; beans per 180 lbs., 13s 9d butter per lb ls;1 to Is tilt; ggs. IS for a shilling; potatoes per peck, 2s 6d; fowls. (per couple) 4.0; 6d to Os 0d, due! Us Od tc OsOd turkeys; (per couple) Us to Us gt:!ee (P- i it), 7" beef, 7d to 1011;, muttonJll to lid ye il, Od to Oil: tarn; Od to Od per lb. ELLESMERE. TUESDAY.—Wheat 6s 8>1 to 7s 0; red, t).3 41 tn6s,S¡.t¡;P811.7S" t?: ;,??tley m'M to.?tM;oa.?, ? 0d to 4s 6d eggs; 15 to M!?!' ?shUIiug; butter, h 21 to Is4d nerdish of 16 oz.; fowls, 5s Od. to tis 0,1. per couple ducks Os Od to 0s Odi. per couple; geese, Oil to 01. per lb. turkevs, 0» to Orjdi per lb potatoes, OsOd per 00 lbs: new ditto, Ill. WIIrrCHUnelf. FRIDAY.—Wheat, lis 3" tn Ii, 101 ppr 75 lbs. barley, 4s. 10d. to 5s. 6tl. oats, :1 ill t" 5s. 0d eggs. It to It: for a tlilling: butter, ls S I to 1s. 01 per llsh of 1:50. fowl.4, la. 6d. to 5s. 01. per coupie ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od per couple; gease, Od. to 00d. per lb turkeys, Oil. to Od. per lb. potatoes, 0s. Od. to 0s. 0< per 90, lbs new potatoes, Od per lb bec.11 8d. to 9141. per lb. m  tton, 11),,[. to 11,1; vp, lb. mutton, lOd. to lid; VPHI, 71 to Hid.; lamb, OOd1. to OOd. per ib. SHREWSBURY. CORN, Saturtlay.-Tlxe recent splendid weathell for all farming work hi4 made fanners busy on the land, and little time has-consequently- been left for thrashing grain and attending the markets. All barley growing is far ail vanced if not complete, a,- ti the demand for seed is there- fore practically orer. For g' od wheats, there was a full demand. White Wheat, per 75Ibs. (is 6d to 6:. 9di Red dltt, 0s 0.1 to 6., 1e1 Barley, (malting) per 7Oths. 4i 61 to 5< tid Barley, (feeding) per 7liibs 0s Od to 0s Od Oats, per 22:31bs. IS od to 2:J:I Od Beans, per 2::5lbs. 19s Od to 23s Od Peas, per 2251bs. 18s Od to 203 Od I LIVERPOOL. CATTLE, loOllay.-The supply of both cattle and sheep was ratbtr smaller than last wbek, showing a decrease in cattle of 36; and in sheep 50. The demand for both c ittle and sheep was good, at a slight advance on last week's prices. Kair attendance of country buyers. Beast's, 5001., sheep, 1823. Prices But beasts Slil to !(I, per lb. second. 7d to 8d dipped sheep, 91t1 to lOd sheep in wool, lOJil to llid. iboRN. fues(lay.-S;Itica Friday the weather has been dry but colder than of late, and accompanied by a keen north-east wind vegetation, already, backward for the season, has therefore made little if any progress. In this interval, wheat, both on spot and off the coast, has j commanded sJihtly higher ngures, whilst on passage and ) for shipment it has he?n but sp?rin?y on?red. Mi?ze has, I' ruled inactive here, but firmer in other positions. Other articles closed yesterday without notable change. At to- day's market, with an average at'endance but a dull tone, the transactions in wheat were only limit-d, the advance of Id per cental asked by sellers checking business Flour met a small consumptive demand at late rates. Oats ex- perienced no change. Oatmeal ruled firm at previous quo. tatirns. Egyptian beans and Canadian peas; upon a fair inquiry. closed at former currencies. Malt and barley inquiry, but little attention. Indian corn was in moderate request at a decline, since Friday, of £ d per H)0 lbs. IRISH AND AMERICAN PROVISIONS.— Butter pressed for sale. Bacon tirm: and in fnir demand. Lard- steady. Cheese moves fairly well. American: Choice creamy,Ols to. UOth ditto, dairy, 158 to 82a; ditto, fair to good 60s to 79*, Canadian Choice creamy, Ot to Os: ditto dairy, 75s to S2s ditto fair to good, t:0s to 70s. Bacon Short middle* rib out, 51s lid to 55s ditto, rib in, 54.. to 55s long middles, rib out. 52-1 H-l to 54^; long bon* less backs. 52-; fco 55s; Cum- berland cut, 5 Is to 51,s Od: Stretford cut, 5»>i to 58-1 ffamio In salt: Long cut, t'2s to (57s short cut. 62-1 to 67s shoul- ders, 42s 6d to 13 4 Od Lard: Extra fine. 59s to (>0s. Cheese. Extra fine new, (573 to 71s 0d; fine, (iOs to 65s 01; ordinaif to medium, 25s to 153. Tuesday's cable from New York reports an advance of 3d per cwt. in 1 ml, and of fjJ per cwt. in long and short clear. Hogs have declined 10 cents, ard are now 7.20 to 7.o0'lols. per lOiJ: lbs. Receipts of hogs at Chicago wera 8,000 I LONDON. u CATTLE. Monday.—A better demand prevailed in ths beast market, :tnd for B, itish-fed stock prices ruled 2d per Mb. higher. Foreign cattle -old at about previous value- Danish, 4s 8d to 5s 4d Swedish, 4s 4d to 4s 8d Nor- wegian bulls, 4s tid to Is I d. The assortment of cattle cam rised 80 Scotch, 71.0 Norfolk, 510 Midland and ti me counties, 175 Norw y, 2¡5 Swedish, 420 Danish. Sheep cleared off more readily at 2d per stone over Thursday's rates. Lamb continues difficult of sale and depressed. English calves about supported late value foreign hardly sold &o well. Best Scots and Norfolks, 5s lOd to 6s best shfirthorns. 5s Sillto 5s lOd second quality beasts, 5s to 5s Id rough. 49 4d to Is 8:1 best Downs and half-breds, 6s, 4<1 to bs 6d best long wools, lis to,69, 2d second qualities and ewes, 5s 4d to 5s 8d lambs, 7s to 8s calves, 5* 8d to 6s 8d per Sir. sinking the offal. Total supplies-2,211) beast", 5,Ho sheep and lambs, 90 calves, including 70 foreign. CORN, Monday.—The favourable weather, with occasional rdntall during the past week, has perceptibly improved of the growing crops. The early autumn- sown wheats show much better colour, and the later-sown have made healthy though not rapid progress. Barley is appearing ve;y evenly above ground. Beans and peas are coming on well, and oats healthy, though not so quicklv. The trade in most departments continues to gain strength, bu" i- not activo. From Americ t wheat quotations are telegraphed as steadity hardening, and the same is the case at the shipping ports of the Continent. Our country mar- kets are scantily supplied with English wheat, which rules on the varitais Exch inges from the extreme of late ntes to Is advance. At the ports also stiffer rates are obtained for foreign wheats. Malting barley meets with very little attention: in a:,y of the provincial markets, and grindbg sorts are slow. Maize has advanced Is at New- castle and in one or two other places; At Mark-lane to- day English wheat was in short supply, and ruled Is per tna .uie(i Is per qr. over la?t Monday's rates. Foreign, of which arrivals have bet-n fair, brought extreme prices, and in some cases 6d to Is advance. Flour qnot-d M, maize 4d to 9d. Beans and peas rather dearer on the week Oats and barley met a dull sale. Floating c Irgoeilof wheat 31 dearer for red winter, at 44s 3d to lh. :Id, off coast Maize and barley quiet. Hop. Monday.—There is more general demand for hops, and prices oiitittie to get steadily dearer. The Continental market are very firm and somewhat excited. the supplies being so very sho: t. There is a steady demand for hops for re-shipment. East Kent and Ooldings, £22 to X.10 Mid Kent (iitto, 921 to £ 28 Weald of Kents. 1:20 to .£;;25: Sussex, £20 to £ 25 Farnhams, L24 to 13U Country Farnhann .£2:J to XZIJ Bavarians, 120 to £ 25 yearlings, 1881. £ 18 to £ 23 per cwt. CORN, Wednesday.—M »rket quiet but firm. Wheat firm, but not much doing. Fiour quiet. Oats slow. Barley unaltered. Maize quiet Beans and peas Arm. Lentils unchanged. British Wheat. 360 maize, R)LI. Foreign Whear,, 2CUO: barley, 2520 oats, 21,660; maize, 26,21)0 flour, 27,850 sacks and 320 barrels.

CORN AVERAGES, For the week ending April 21. Thefollowingare the quantities sold and the price? this year and last year <4CANTITIES SOLD. PRICES. This ye!tr. Lwt ywtr. This year. Last yeai Whet, 54 555 3U:» Us 81. 46s 31. Barley.. 12 563 8,N7<> 1-1, 244 <M. Oab. 4,45S 3;-134 21s 91: 22* 31.

WEEKLY RETURN Of BILLS OF SALE AND FAILURE.In the week ending April 21, 1883, there were 259 bills of sale in England and Wales, a decrease of 692 over those of the corresponding period last year and the failures gazetted numbered 193. a decrease of 42. The totals for portion of year to April 21, 1883, are bills of sale registered for England and Wales, 951, a decrease of 11,905 the failures gazetted number 3,442, a decrease of SC.—Extract from. Stubbs' Mercantile Gazette. Mr Johnson, in his Chemistry of Common Life; pointed out that Cocoa had long re ached, the con- sumer with too much of its own fat, or loaded witb., Ivariety of farinaceous substances, producing a soup rather than a beverage. The Cocoa bean affords admirabl nutritive flesh-forming qualities, and staying power. In Cadbury's Cocoa Essence these are re- tained and conccntrated, providing an exhilarating infusion, not a starchy soup. Wal-aings, to House- holders. 1390: I'LORILISE!—FOR THE TEETH AND BREATH. A few drops of the liquid" Floriline" sprinkled on a wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites or impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whiteness, and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It re- moves all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco smoke. "The Fragrant Flonline being composed in part of Honey and sweet herbs, is delicious to the taste, and the greatest toilet dis. covey ofl the ae. Price 28 6d, of all Chemists MM) 1 perfumers. Wholesale depot removed to 33, Farrine* don-road, London. 7* TRUSSES, Single apd double; Elastic Stockings; Knee-caps, Anklets, silk or cotton. Best quality, fit guaranteed at J. F. Edisbury's the Pharmacy, 3. High-street. Wrexham. 8M All kinds of French, Italian, and, Colonial gooda, at wholesale prices, at C. K. BENSON, AND Co'a., North [ Wales Supply Stares, 14, High-street, Wrexham.