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Reviews. I LE FOLLET hae some exjuisitely coloured engrav- ings. As tu th= currtnt fashions it is admitted tJ be a hibb authutity. The I ITTLE OXE.- OWN PICTCRE PAPER has no ieaS than seventy cl-.ted illustrations in addition to sixty stories and verses. The September part is excellent. In THE GIRL'S Ov N PAPER "Our Tour in Norway" i.c?linu-d. T?pa?? n.edt.wo.k <Ire.»«, and kindled subjects' are, ? cu?ou?ry, full of u?tui ii- I'u' 2 "f GREATEK 1-axi?x is p,ofusdy i:1ustrateJ. Th., V.'i,ie rt?a, and the subjects are t' df.Jt "ibin a in?a-.r -.a. calls for the warmest PartS-f KAMI UK TREES contains an account of the cherry—wi:<l and c::iti• at--d. Tii,-re are two beauti;ully col. red illustrations. IAMILLAR T.ŒE: has every immune >-f suc-cess. "The Copied Sam" is tti-, title of the ca; ital frontispiece in LITTLE FuiKf. The September number of thi. deservedly ar priiitdLal i, like its pre- d-.ces.r-, replete with -,ublocts that interest, amuse, and in.1 uet. Tin 1 "LLINEATOR'S contents are well arranged. ■ Engravings are given of seasonable c zituiiies, and there is valuable instruction given on household intt- ters. The llELI >EATUK is undeniably one of the best fashion magazines of the day In the SIMJAY AT HOME, tile.P--ev. \V. H. Bciitley contiibutes another panel -on Tit- Coii_;o Basin and its Missis-ns." and it is illustrated by a map of the di.-triet. Dr. Green's criticism CIl the 1Uvised Old Testament has itferaice in the present number to the S £ es is Cox and Co., 41, Southampton-buildings, Hoiborn, Loi.d -n, publish a long lift of persons who have ben advuti-ed for in p;ocae<l n^in the Court of Chancery. Persons v. hoe names appear in the list are advise to c mmu dcate with Messrs Cox at.d company. THE LIJV'RT OWN PAI-ER has a frontispiece showing the relative heights of the most noted Luildin/s in the worl-J. Tile serial :itl,rici aie o"' a liatuie calcu* iated to secure the attention of every and young—while there is an ample assoitixiciit of healthy miscellaiteoua reading. TORIES AM3 TORYISM.—This is a pamphlet profess- ing to be written by a Welshman in England. We hope he will write no more for much as we dlslle Tories and Toryism, the style of this pamph.et we dislike still more. Xothing like this effort is calculated to assist the Liberals. The contents of THE QUI-ER inclmL-e a new hymn tune by Mr Roland Rogers, Mus. L)., organist of j Bangor Cathedral, Rejoice, the Lord is King, the ) music b< ing admit ar-ly tittd to the woids. There is the usual iiistaltiil-iit of fiction, and papers on nliyious and social subjects. BELGRAVIA has abundance of bright reading, and thoroughly sustains the excellent reputation it has gained. A strange voyage,' by \V. Clark Russell, recounts an exciting adventure Baby ion," by Ceiil Power, occupies the reader's undivided atten- tion, while Love—or a name," by Julian Haw- thorne, is exceptionally well written. A portrait and sketch are given of Sir Wilford Brett in the SPORTING -%I irittilt for September. The articles, which are attractively written, include "A good reaon," "Tufts of turf," "Red Deer of Killarn-y." Sport in Suuth Africa," A tourist's tale," "Dramatic reHec:ions," Barbel and barbel nshing," Doncaster deductions," and "Those purple moors. Among the publications of the Tract Society, the TRACT MAGAZINE—which has a sketch of the wo: k of Miss Robinson, the soldier's friend—the CHILD'S COMPANION, the COTTAGER A-Ni) ARTISAN, FRIENDLY GREETINGS, and the new stries of biographies—that for this month contains the life, with portrait, of Sir David Blewbter-all deserve cummendation for their excellence. In the SniJJAY MAGAZINE the continuation chapters are given of Love's Harvest" and "A happy issue." Ar. hdeacon Farrar writes as to What an old Christian thoug-ht of lIfe, the h conJ papers are given on Hinderers and Hindrances," and The revised version and its words to women," while there are a number of other contiibutions by able and well- known writers. GEXTLEMAX s MAGAZINE (Chatto and Windus).— The serial story is continued, and following it an article upon "An Australian Corrob .rree," explains that this is a singular dance. The article is replete with curious information. The life in the Bts-ille shows that the prisoners were by no means as hardly dealt with as is supposed. The other numbers will find a host of interested readers. THE LADIES TREASURY is appropriately described as a household magazine of literature, tducation, and fashion. The details given of the marriage of H.R. H. the Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Batten- burg will of course be eagerly read. Some useful remarks are contained in the article on How to play a piece of music." The Paris letter, notes on dressmaking, hints upon gardening, cooking receipes are, as usual, very instructive. CASSELL'S FAMILY MAGAZINE contains instalments of two serial stories and the second of Mr C. F. Gordon Cummings' readable papers on the Post- men of the World." The ever-welcome Family Doctor" writes of Ennui, its symptoms, causes, and cure and we have also contributions on Mistaken John Sebastian Bach," Our Autograph Boo k s, Identit" y, The Right Thing at the Right Moment," Cakes for the Family," and other matters, together with the Omnivoious Gatherer." MRS LEACH'S FAMILY DRESSMAKER.—By means of this cheap monthly economy in dress is securtd, as by I its aid anyone capable of using the needle can make up their own materials, the patterns of the various costumes depicted in the illustrations being offered at' a low r\%te. The instructions are given in such a plain and simple manner that every lady ought to be capable of following them. The advice as to mater- ials and tasliions will also be found useful. Goon WORDS contains some excellent reading. The opening chapters of Through a Dark Valley," introduce the reader to some stirring incidents in the American civil war. "The luck of the D.Hrells" is advanced a stage, and is certainly one of the best efforts of the author of "Lost Sir Massingberd." Among other attractive items, the paper on St. WenefriJ'i Well," accompanied as it is by some admirable illustrations, will be one of the greatest in- terest to local readers. THE REVIVAL OF BRITISH INDUSTRIES.—This is a pamphlet which has gained some notoriety by having had its provisions exposed by Mr Osborne Morgan in some of his recent speeches. The author is A Candidate but we cannot congratulate the constitu- ency he stands for upon possessing a man with a statesmanlike mind. His proposals are to say the least childish and the merest tyro in political economy should be able to refute them. The pamphlet is published by James Bolton, Knightsbridge, London. BRAND NEW BALLADS.-This is the title of a book issued from Fun office, 1;)3, Fleet-street, and is about one of the best and most amusing works we have reid for sometime. The author is Mr Charles G. Leland who, as Hans Breitmann," has made himself familiar by his excellent poems in German-English. 'erman- E ti l iih. The volume contains several in the latter style, but the remainder are An'eric.?n and contain much of the humour peculiar to our cousins over the water. We can honestly recommend the work as being a genuine shilling's worth of good healthy fun. TIME. (Swan, Sonnenschfcn, and (X, Paternoster- r¡)w .)-1 he firSc article in this month's number is upon "The Russian Storm-Cloud," by the well-known Stepniak, who has special advantages of seeing behind the scenes of Russian politics. His remarks are very interesting. Professor C. D. Yonge, upon "Racine," is instructive, and places in the hands of the general r-ader scarce information of the life of the great French writer. H. S. Skipton gives a very sketchy but readable history of the House of Cavendish. The ather articles are good. THE LEISURE HOUR gives us another interesting paper on The Story of English Shires." Durham is the subject of this month, and there are several views given ot the cathedral. In a paper on "Rotable Blind Folks," Mr Edwin Hodder gives bioeraphical sketches of Blacklock. Dr. Bacon, Leonard Euler, and others, which are instructive reading. Dr. Gordon Stables continues his interesting account of Summer Rambles in my Caravan." The varieties department of the periodical is excep- tionally good, and abounds with a mass of varied information. There is a very effective frontispiece, entitled Autumn." We have received from Messrs. Cassell and Co. Part I- of GLEANINGS FROM POPULAR AUTHORS. In the number before us are extracts from Dickens, Bret Harte, Marryat, Longfellow, Scott, Max Adeler, Ralston, and Hardy. ? There are numerous illustra- I Hardy. 'I'llei,e are numerous illustrt. t ions, and the selections comprise a variety of read- ings, humorous and grave, suitable for entertain- ments or for perusal at home. With Part I. is given as a presentation plate, a large engraving entitled Joan of Arc," from a drawing by Sir John Gilbert, R.A. "The editor's aim has been," we are in- formed, to produce such a work as will satisfy the most exacting. Whether to entertain others or for private reading, here is ample store-a book that will always be welcome, and reluctantly laid down." That the object in view has been successfully carried out will be the opinion of all who have seen POPULAR GLEANINGS. The stories in THE YOUNG LADIES'JOURNAL are good and full of incident. A new one, bearing the title of Heiress to a Million," is begun in this part. The fashion illustrations are all of the newest des- cription and in the best possible taste. To dress- makers this journal must indeed be a boon, for it furnishes such a diversity of styles; and it is well known that ladies, especially those who live in the country, do not care to have their dresses made like those of their neighbours, hence the value of a large number of really good illustrations to select from, added to which there are in this part two patterns for cutting out articles of ladies' dress. The fancy work is good varied, and fully described. The music is always worth attention. Pastimes, One Thing and Another, Grains of Gold, and miscellaneous reading, will always be found in the pages, added to which there is an abundant supply of good cookery recipes. Three supplements, two of which are coloured, in- crease the attractions of this popular family maga- ane. MACMILLAX'S MAGAZINE presents us with some further instalments of Mrs Ritchie's (late Miss Thackeray) novel entitled Mrs Dymond," the in- terest of which is well sustained in each succeeding chapter. An article describing the New National Gallery at Amsterdam will interest all art students, the collection being evidently very complete, even in departments were it might well be poor, its strength, however, naturally lying in the Dutch school. Writing on The Question of drink in England," Mr R. E. Macnaghten gives it as his conviction that the remedy for drunkenness lies in the hands of the moderate drinkers, and that if they would only bestir themselves to provide decent places where the poor man might meet his friend without the temptation to get drunk, but at the same time, with the power of drinking a glass of good pure beer if he wished, the vice of drunkenness would die a natural death, with- out any necessity existing for an appeal to the legis- lature. Another paper gives us a long and very interesting account of The Windward Islands." I Mrs Janet Koss writes on The Baths of Casciana in Italy in July," which she pronornces quite as efficacious as Aix-les-Bains for rheumatism and gout. Another graphic paper introduces us to some of the Rural roads" of Hampshire, which evidently possess many charms. THE SEASON has a numerous collection of fashion plates, showing the latest Parisian mode. The peri- odical is wonderfully cheap for a shilling. THE COBREN CLUB.—We have two publications from this Club. The first is A Primer of Tariff Reform," written by an American for circulation in that country, and the other is "Trade Depression," by Augustus Montgredien. We recommend both to the earnest attention of political students as worthy cireful perusal THE ENGLISH ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE concludes in this number the picturesque and suggestive story Beneath the Dark Shadow. "China-making at Stoke-on-Trent" is another of the sketches, illustrated with engravings, which have served to make the readers of this magazine more or less familiar with the vast and diversified industries which have been the mainstay of this country. "A family affair" is also concluded. Of the remaining items "The Great Fen, is not only interesting in its portrayal of a curious area of country, but illustrated with beautiful eff ct.

Correspondence. THE TOHIES AND THE PROPOSED ORANGE CLUB. SIR,-Alli)w me to thank Mr-Quiz for his very able denunciation of the Tories, and their latest move in reference to the proposed Orange Lodge in Wrexham. I have heard it spoken about for some time, and have no doubt as to their intentions. I hope it will act as a warning to my countrymen, and open their eyes to what they have to trust to if the Tories are returned to power, with a workable majority a5 their back. Be wise in time and v te for the Liberals, the true friends of Ireland, and, at the next election, place our present worthy member at the Itead of the poll by such a majority as will diunp the ardour of the Tories in the Denbigh Boroughs for many years to come. By inserting the above you will oblige an- IiiisH ELECTOR. CONSERVATIVES AND WELSH EDUCATION. I biR,—In your last issue 1 notice a letter signed Country not Party referring to some words I am supposed to have made use of at Penycae. I spoke in Welsh, and owing either to a mistake in translating or reporting, my reference to the grant to Aberyst- wyth College was mis-stated. What I eaid was as follows :—" That when the Council of Aherystwyth College appealed to the Conservative Government for i a grant, the application was treated with contempt j upun the other hand the Liberal Government had I given the sum of education in Wales, viz., £4,000 each tw Bangor and Cardiff and E2,500 to Aherystwyth but that we did not intend resting until Aberystwyth was placed upon an equal footing with Bangor and Cardiff," In reference to the question I cannot but express my satisfaction that the Conservatives have acknow- ledged the principle of separate legislation for Wales by giving this additional grant to Aherystwyth.—I am, &c., J. E. POWELL. LAMPETER COLLEGE. I SIR,—May I ask you to give publicity to the subjoined memor ial, which for the most part telis its own tale. The grant in question was withdrawn from St. David's College for reasons which have become quite obsuL-te. We are now petitioning for its restoration. I would earnestly invite every friend of the college in North Wales and Liverpo ,1 (^outh Wales i- already well at work) to copy the memorial without a day's delay, obtain as many signatures as possible from fair- minded persons of all clas-es and denominations, and forward the results to me not later than Tuesday, September 22nd. Promptitude is of the utmost importance. Lampeter is in urgent need of funds to meet its growth, and few, if any, will be found to grudge us the restoration of the pittance we once enjoyed.—I am, &c., FRANK J. JAYNE, Principal of St. David's College. September 8th. 1S8-3. Memorial to Tier Ma jetty's Government. I We, the undersigned, being inhabitants of or specially interested in the Principality of Wales, huinl,ly petition her Majesty's Government to restore to St.Davi t's College, Lampeter, the small annual grant of il-l'JO which was gradually withdrawn froui it between the years 1S70 and ln-the restoration of the grant being made subject to the condition that the money should be exclusively used for scholarships and exhibitions open to all candidates without any religious restriction. REVISING OFFICER'S SITTINGS. I STR,-Allow me to take up a few lines of your valuable space for the purpose of calling the atten- tion of both political parties in our ancient borough to the very inadequate accommodation provided for parties necessarily attending the sittings of the Re- vising Officer which were held at the Guildhall. I had the misfoitune of having to attend there on the even- ing of Tuesday last, and for the space of three hours was subject to an oppressive atmosphere in the first instance, and in the second place I was compelled to stand during the whole of the evening, along with many others, huddled up and packed like a flock of sheep at the rear of the court. I will allow that the room may have been obtained under certain forms of sufferance, but surely "the powers that be," and our political agents, might see that some moderate accom- modation is provided in the form of sitting room for those who have to attend to prove their respective claims. Many of the applicants left the place dis- gu-ited, not caring to undergo such an amount of in- convenience and torture as presented itself. To this may be attributed the fact of having to call out so many names of claimants who did not appear, and also to adjourn cases for the following day for the parties to appear, they having attended but cleared out on account of the oppression and bad accommoda- tion. I don't know whether the Revising Officer was cognisant of the facts I have just enumerated, but I noticed he exercised every amount of consideration and leniency for the absentees (presumedly surmising the inconvenience). I think the ratepayers of our borough are deserving of better treatment than this, and my object is accom- plished in calling the attention of our political agents to this want 01 respectable accommodation for those whose interests they so kindly undertake from time to time.—I am, &c., COMFORT. oua DUST BINS AND hOW THEY ARE I CLEANSED. SlEt,No one can live long in Wrexham without finding that it is a go-ahead town, and that in most re- spects it is in ad vance of other towns of the same size. But there are one or two things in which I am bound to think we are lamentably primitive and old- fashioned, and this in a matter of the first importance to the sanitary condition of the town. I refer to the want of system in the clearance of the dust bins. The indictment in this matter may be divided into three counts. First.—Whatever the theory may be in practice, I find my bin is never emptied unless I give notice. Now it is an axiom in sanitary science that this should not be left to the householder, who from negligence, ignorance, or forgetfulness, may be led to let it remain until dangerous to his own health and that of his neighbours. Why could not a regular visitation by the dust-cart be made as in other towns, at intervals of say a fortnight? Secondly.—The dust-cart, when at length it does arrive in response to the entreaty of the householder, puts in an appearance at almost any hour of the day. As late as the hour of afternoon tea I have seen the unsavory chariot standing unabashed in our roads and streets. Surely 8 a.m. ought to be the latest hour at which this necessary nuisance should make its appear- ance in the public ways ? Thirdly.—The accumulated dust and refuse instead of being carried directly to the cart, is pile(I in the street in unseemly and malodourous mounds, polluting the atmosphere, and offending the eyes and noses of the Wrexham public as it takes its walks abroad. Why should this thing be ? It is obvious that the re- moval of nuisance number one would greatly modify nuisance number three. No doubt I shall be told, there are practical difficulties." Doubtless. Still other towns do bestir, and why should Wrexham wait? The need is more want of system than anything else probably. If Wrexham is to come to the front and become a centre of light and sweetness," it must turn over a new leaf in this matter.—I am, &c., DAVID COPPERFIELD. I QUESTIONS FOR SIR WATKIN. SIR,—As Sir Watkin is now professing himself to be a Libera!, and a friend of the working-class, let every workingman ask him the following questions when he visits their houses again I.-Will you vote for the Bill to amend the Employers' Liability Act, as introduced by Mr Burt, M.P 2.-Will you vote for the necessary amendments to Mines Regulation Act, viz.—(a) That miners may select their check-weighmau from any place. (b) That miners may have the right to prosecute without being forced to get the Home Secretary's sanction, as at present ? 3 -Will you vote for a thorough reform of the I.and Laws abolishing primogeniture entail; making transfer eaier; giving to tenant farmers long leases and com- pensation for unexhausted improvements ? 4 -Will you voti for graduated taxation ? 5.—Will you vote for the abolition of all pensions, perpetual and otherwise ? 6. -Will you vote for a Royal Commission to enquire into the Royalty Acts i 7.-Will you vote for the abolition of the London Coal Dues ? S-Will you vote for free education ? 9.-Wlll you vote for an Intermediate Education Bill for Wales ? io.-Will you vote for pa ment of members of Parliament, or a limited namber that may be sent up by -,Y()rkin,,tnen II.-Will you vote for a thorough reform of the House of Lords ? 12.-Will you vote for a County Government Board, all the present Biards to be united in one ? 13 —Will you vote for the Merchant Shipping Bill ? I I.-Will you vote for Local Option ? 15.—Will ou vote fcr the creation of peasant proprietary ? 16 -Will JOU vote for extending the Fact ry Act to retail shops ? 17.-Will you vote for the higher taxition of people who hold land for purely sporting and non-agricultural purposes 18.— Will you vote for Disestablishment of the Church in Wales ? 19.-Will you vote for the c mpulsory settlement of trades disputes by arbitration ? 20.—Will jou vote for the technical education of our industrial classes to enable us to keep pace with continental competition 1 Let us, the labouring classes, carefully watch what kind of answers he will give to these all-important and practical questions. The fair-trade fallacy, which Sir Watkin delights in so much, is nothing more or less than taking from the consumer to give to the producer; or, in other words, taking money from the pocket of the poor in order to put it in the pocket of the rich. We have abundant proofs-the best proof of all, experimental proof-that protection will not benefit the country at all, much less the workingmen. No, sir, we have not yet forgotten the time when labour was cheap and food dear, and people dying of hunger on the road-side. But we are glad to think that we are able to understand the motives of landed proprietors in raising this cry. My fellow-workmen beware of the wolf in sheep's clothing.—I am, &c., COLLXEB,

COAL AND IRON. BARROW, Monday.-N.o improvement can be noted in the condition of the hematite pig iron trade. Very few orders have been booked during the week, and now that the output at the ironworks has been reduced to one-' iaif their capabilities, it is observable that iron is not in large delivery, except in one or two cases, where large stocks have been cleared out at low prices. The consumption of iron by steel makers has also been reduced, and the scarcity of orders in the latter department seems to indicate a continuance of quiet trade. Shipbuilders have not secured new orders. More activity is expected in the engineering trade, as a result of the recent fire. Iron ore quiet in tone at late values. Coal and coke in lessened consumption. MIDDLESEOROCGH, Tuesday.—A good deal of ex- citement was shown this morning, and a further rise of quotations was reported, partly in consequence of the rapid advance in Glasgow. The quoted rate for No 3 is Is above that ruling last Tuesday, a:.d people are very ready to but it for prompt delivery at 30s, but there are almost no sellers at that indeed some holders will not sell at all. The stock y in Con- nail's wrrant stores has gone up 4340 tons since last Tuesday, and now is nearly 82,000 tons, while holders will not sell at less thanl34s for No 3 forge. Pigs are little affected, but most sellers want 32s, No improve- ment can be reported in finished iron on the con- trary, prices appear to be weaker, and the woiks less fully employed, especially plate mills. WOLVERHAMPTON, Wednesday.—The better tone of last week was maintained to day. Consumers were not, however, much inclined to order at the advances. Derbyshire and some other Midland pigs were still quoted at the shilling advance, makir.g Derbyshires 39s to 40s, and Lincoln hires 41s 6d, Staffordshire cinder pigs 32s 6d to ns. Earl Dudley is about to re-start one of his blast furnaces. Sheet makers asked the recent rise of 2s (lei to 5s, making 24 guage £ 7 5s. Wire rod makers sought 2s 6d rise for forward con- tracts; good bars 26.

THE LOCAL COAL TRADE FOR AUGUST. During the past month some of the largest collieries I in this district have worked full time, while at others there has been very great inactivity, some only working two or three days in a fortnight. At Rhosddu Colliery there has been a considerable falling off as compared with the previous month, for the mines have hardly been winding half-time. Gatewen Colliery, which has done full time for a considerable period, has only been on about three days a week, but as autumn advances it is expected that there will be a greater d"m:\Dd at this colliery, as much of the coal raised here is supplied to several large gas companies in the midland comities, whose c >nsumption during the summer months has only been very limited. At Broughton New Colliery the men have been on three days a week for a long time, but thia is owing mainly to the men working night shifts," Several improve- ments have been effected at this colliery, and very large winding engines erected, and it is hoped that now there will he some improvement in the work. Broughton Forge continues to do fairly with the making of thin sheets, but the work varies very much as some weeks the mills only go about half-time. At Plas Power Colliery the men have worked a little more than half-time during the month, but even this is bad for this large colliery, and men are waiting anxiously for some improvement to set in. The Vron and Talwrn Collieries have in some respects done better than some other collieries, and additional im- provements continue to be made throughout the workings, steam power in the mine very largely super- ceding horse power. The men have worked well in the early part of the month, but in the last part only about two-thirds of the time. At Penrhos Colliery nearly all the plant and machinery have been brought to the surface, and it cannot be thought probable that this mine will ever be put into operation again. Bwlchgwyn has suffered very materially from the stoppage of this colliery, but most of the men who are not employed in the harvest are gradually obtain- ing work in some of the other collieries. In the blast pits at Brymbo not only is the crank coal being raised, but in the main coal seam, which at one time supplied the best steam coal in North Wales, the old pillars are being worked "ut, and more is expected to be done, as the trade improves. Cae Penty Colliery has done very fairly, and the men have worked considerably more than half-time. At Ffrwd, the colliery has been almost at a standstill for a very long period, one, two, or three days a fortnight being all the time the men have worked. This is telling very seriously on this locality, but better things are being hoped for. Llay Hall Colliery has, in common with others in this district, suffered very much, and about eighty men have been stopped in the brassey coal, but it is expected that many of them will be taken on in the main coal seam. At this colliery the men have not worked half-time for a very long period. At Forsy-so Colliery things have been at a standstill almost, the mine only doing about one or two days a week. The Pend wll pits i have done very well in the queen coal for some time, but in the other seams rather poorly. The erection of the large pumping engine at Gwersyllt Colliery is progressing favourably. This pump, which will be the largest in North Wales, will drain the whole of the workings of the Westminster Colliery. The colliers at the Moss pits, belonging to the West- minster Coal Company, have done better than other men all through the summer, as the pits have gone quite full time for several months, and there seems a probability of the same continuing. As an evidence of the bad state of things existing at some of the collieries, it is not unusual to find about a dozen or even more men on the pit banks every morning looking for an odd day, in case of any of the men absenting themselves from these pits which are doing well. The Brymbo Steel W n ks continue to make good headway, and the hammer and rolling apparatus are kept constantly going. At pre- sent only two steel furnaces are working, but others are being proceeded with. The No. 3 blast furnace at the iron works is being repaired, and it is thought that this furnace will soon be put in blast as the demand for iron at the steel works improves. It is expected by those in authority here, that not only will all the empty houses be occupied very won, but many others will be erected to meet the demand of the workmen, and Brymbo will be what it has scarcely ever been before. The Brymbo branch of the Wrex- ham, Mold, and Connah's Quay Railway from Plas- power Colliery to Brymbo is only making s low pro- gress at the top of the Lodge, as the cutting here is rather deep and tedious, but having got through this, the connection with the works will now be very soon completed. Altogether the district is improving, and when another month is over it is anticipated that there will be a greater demand for coal at Birkenhead, where the shipping trade has been very low for some time, and several large contracts are expected to be shortly made, so that the district may be considered to be fairly on the turn.

MINING INTELLIGENCE. CREIGIOG.—The lode in the forebreast of the 130 west of shaft is about 2 ft. wide, and is in character just as reported on last week, with a little water coming from the forebreast, near the foot of the d iving. There is no change in the character and size of the lode in the rise east of shaft. -H. HOTCHKISS. Miniwj Wo Id. D'EKESISY.—I am glad to say that we were able on Tuesday, to resume the sinking of the sump on the hanging at No. 6. There is here a tine lode going down under the shale, worth about 2 tons of lead ore to the fin. We have still a little water in the bottom here to contend with, but I hope to be able to keep it under sufficiently to continue the sinking and stoping. On the heading at New shaft the stones south are just as reported last week, a good orey lode, and worth about 1 ton of lead per fm. The stope north of New shaft having been worked forth north through the richar part of the lode, we have put the men from here to the sump on the hanging for the present, till we sink the New shaft deeper and then take up a new stope. We shall make ready for sinking in a few days. We have first to change the working barrel, which is now on the mine.—W. SA-ND3E. Mining World. FROXGOCH.—There has been no change of im- portance in any of our andereround workings during the past month, so we have nothing new to report. The two new levels referred to in our last are still opening out paying ground for lead and blende, and the tribute pitches now in operation are looking fairly well. The surface water for drawing and dressing purposes has become very short, and we have not besn ab!e to work anything like full time on the dressing-floors but we have sold during the month 100 tons of blende at S3 per ton, and 30 tons of lead ore at JE7 Is G1, which will rather more than pay the month's cost. Onr sales for next month, however, will depend almost entirely unon the water supply.— J. KITTO and SON.—Mining World. GREAT HOLWAY.—Roskell's shaft: The 95 level north ha. been extended 3 fms the present character of the rock indicates an early change, and the joint yields occasional stones of blende and a little lead fair progress is being made in driving north set to 4 men at £8 per fm. Level Engine shaft: The 80 level east This level has been extended lfm 4ft 6in the lode is Uft wide, containing a good mixture of lead and blende, and promising for a great improvement as driven forward; relet to 4 men, at P,7 per f in. Tribute No. 1 pitch in back of this level is worth 8 cwt lead and 1 ton blende per fm. set to 4 men, at 100.; and 35s per ton respectively. No. 2 pitch in back i- producing 6 cwt lead and 1 ton blende per fm, relet to 2 men, at 100s and 35s per ton respectively. The 60 level: No. 1 pitch in back west is producing 1 ton lead and lh ton blende per fm set to 6 men, at 100s and 35s per ton respectively. No. 2 pitch in back wesi contains a splendid mixture of lead and blende, ot the former about 2i tons per fm, and the latter li ton per fm re-let at 50s and 30s per ton respectively to 24 men the month. No. 3 pitch in bottom GO level east fairly maintains the value last reported, viz.. G cwt lead and 15 cwt blende relet to 2 men, at 100a and 353 per ton respectively. No. 4 pitch in bottom 60 level east The present forebreast is most encour.tping for profitable improvement as extended in that direction the lode is 6ft wide, yielding 10 cwt lead and li ton blende per fm relet to 4 men at 100s and 35s per ton respectively. No. 5 pitch in back west continues to open out in a profitable manner the lode is 2ft wide, containing 2 tons lead and li ton blende per fm relet to 12 men, at 100s and 35s per ton respectively. No. 6 pitch in back west is yielding 12 cwt lead and 1 ton blende per fm, and improving. No. 9 pitch in back is producing 10 cwt lead and li ton bler.de per fm. No. 10 pitch in back west is worth 8 cwt lead and 1 ton blende per fm. A pitch east is producing 10 cwt lead and 1 ton blende per fm; worked by 16 men, at 100s and 35. per ton respectively. Brammock shaft: The 60 level east No. 1 pitch in back the lode is 6ft wide, worth l.i ton lead and 11 ton blende per fm relet to 6 men, at 100s and 35s per ton respectively. No. 2 pitch in back is producing 5 cwt lead and 14 ton blende per fm relet to 2 men, at 100s and 35s per ton respectively. Machinery in good condition and working satisfactorily. Dressing and surface work progressing with usual regularity. Have sold 155 tons of lead and blende, which fetched £861 0" 6d.— W. T. HARRIS.-Mining World. HOLYWELL DISTRICT LEAD.—The forebreast of the east and west lode in the 110 level is well formed after passing through the recently discovered north and south lode, the vein is of a highly mineralised character, and when we are enabled to resume operations in i's further extension, I have no doubt of meeting with another discovery. We are now engaged in driving north on the north and south joint recently intersected, and the forebreast to-day shows splendid lead ore worth fully 2 tons per fm, and in ground that can be easily worked. We are not at present working upon what I must term the old discovery, but shall do so when our present north driving is further advanced, which is a'so yielding 2 tens of lead ore per fm. In a few weeks' time I hope to be able to set men to rie in the roof of the 110 level-west about 30 yards behind the end where there is a rib of solid s ilver-lead or,, 80 level-east the Lde in the Xu. 1 tribute pitch maintains its value, say 18 to 20 cwt of lead per fm—the 111 n have drawn to-day from this point a g"od pile of ore. In No. 2 cros?- cut we have on the heading side of the load a good rib of ore that will turn out about 1.J ton of lead per fm. We are not working this point at present, as our efforts at this part of the mine are devoted in I rising up on the han^in^-side of the vein where we have had some rocks of lea 1 weighing over 501bs, and the portion of the vein carried at this point look", exceedingly well. From these remarks you will gather that the mine has further improved since the date of my last report.—R. ROWL.-i-NDi.-Miyting j World.

AGRICULTURE. FARMING AND THE CORN TRADE. The Vark--lane Express of Monday says—The cold rains and local thunderstorms have delayed the later harvest work. In most of the earlier districts there are outstanding crops of rin, and in Lincoln- shire and Yorkshire, there is yet a lare breadth to be j secured. The br-k n weather has distinctly deter- iorated the condition of the new crop samples, but otherwise samples value of new wheats have remained practically on the level of the currencies obtained during the preceding week, with a gt neral tendency in buyers' favour. Country flour continues to meet a laboured sale. The trade for foreign wheat off stands in London has been without any appreciable change in respect of values during the week. The smaller weekly receipts in the United Kingdom as well as in Liu-don, taken in connection with the marked weekly decrease in the quantity afloat, and more especially with regard t" the temporary decrease in the receipts of fl -ur due to the p esent attitude of sellers and im- porters, prevents any forcing of sales on spot, so that while buyers keep aloof sellers are equally reticent. I Flour has been depressed everywhere during t' e week. All other articles have met a restricted demand at rates current during the preceding week. The Farmer says the grain market is steady. Thunder showers heavy aid general. English wheat scanty. Supply value firm at currencies. Foreign wheat slow of sale, but prices ch. eked in falling. Flour quiet. Holders more confident as farmers' wheat comes slowly. New barley is of splendid colour and often good condition, secondary samples thin and flinty. Oats in improved demand, value as last week. Maize, beans, and peas unaltered. Af.RlcrLTtRALSEED TRADE, Wednesday—Messrs John Shaw and Sons, Seed Merchants, 37, Mark-lane, E.C., report continued activity on the seed market. X ew Emdisb trifolium appears almost exhausted prices still tend upwards. Rapeseed unchanged. The new mustard crop is now being marketed. For winter tares there is a quiet sale on unaltered terms. Year- ling red clover seed meets with increasing attention. Not much yet doing in either alsike, white, or tre- foil. Peas dearer. Bird s- eds slow.

CHESHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual show of the above Society was held at Crewe on Saturday, on the ground of the "Abattoir," adjoining the railway station, kindly lent to the Society by the directors of the Cattle Market. The ground is admirably situated, as there is a siding where cattle, horses, and implements can be unloaded on the show ground. There was a veiy large attend- ance of farmers present, as Crewe is so easy of access, and is the centre of a very large farming district. The entries were not quite uf to last year, but what was s hort in quantity was made up in quality. Lunch was provided by Mr Welch, of the Royal Hotel, and upwards of 100 sat down, including Captain Cotton (candidate for the Wirral Division), in the chair, Mrs Cotton, Colonel France Hayhurst, H. Tollemache, M.P., W. H. Verdin (candidate for the Northwich Division), Col. Hamersley (chief constable of Cheshire), and Mr Okell. mayor of Over. In the Chairman's remarks ho stated that he noticed that the prices of cheese at the Nantwich fair were put down from 5s to 10s. a cwt. better than Chester, but such was not officially so. He also commented upon the importation of American cheese, and he was pleased to tell them that through the zeal of Colonel Hamersley foot-and-mouth disease was fast disappear- ing. With respect to the present show, he must con- gratulate them upon the resulb, which, he said, was quite as good as the last held at Northwich. He re- gretted that they had lost two of their most respected vice-presidents since !ast year—the Marquis Chol- mondley and Robert Barbour, of Bolesworth Castle. But he was glad to say that lie had received a letter stating that the present Marquis would follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, and also one from Mr Barbour intimating that be would also renew his father's connection with the Society. Lurd Tolle- mache, of Helmingham, had also kindly intimated to subscribe J620 and Henry Broughton 230, which was loudly applauled. The following is a list of the chief aw-trds :— AGRICULTURAL HORSES.—Cart stallion (over three years oldl, 1st prize, J. Cronshaw, Cheidle pair of agricul- tural horses, 1st prize, J. D'ckson, Cheadle; brood mare, ht prize, E. NlosR, Middlewich yearling, 1st prize, E. Moss cart stallion (under three yeirs), 1st prize, E. Moss mare or gelding, 1st prize, Z. B incroft, >antwich two- year-old (gelding or filly), 1st orize, K. Moss. LIGHt HoRsEs.tal lion for getting hunters, 1st prize, J. Bebbington, Nantwich mar-s for roadster, 1st prize, J. Beard, Chester m-tre or gelding suitable for hunter, 1st prize. E. Moss cob under 14.1 hands, 1st prize, W. Maher, Chester pony under 13 hands, 1st prize, A. Ashlon, Holmes Chapel jumping, 1st prize, W. Dodsworth's Snowdrop Middlewich. DIIGs.-Greyhound. dog or bitch, 1st prize, Humphrey de Trafford mastiff, dog or hitch. 1st prize C. Longest, Liverpool foxhound bitch, walked by tenant farmer belonging to the South Cheshire Hounds. 1st prize, Mrs Shaw, Whitchurch foxhound, (tor or bitch, walked by tena .t farmer elonging to the North Stafford Hounds, 1st prize, F. Simpson, Stone pointer, dog or bitch, 1st prize, J. Taylor, Ni.tec,sfield setter, dog or hitch, 1st prize, C. Liujiest. Liverpojl r-triever, (I g or bitch, 1st prize, H. deTrafford, Manchester; Kngli.sh spaniel, dog or bitch, 1st priza. Mrs Stevenson, Chester fox ti rier dog (champion class), S- ciety's silver medal, H d" .Tr,lfford fox terri r Ditcn icnampion class), so, lety's si ver medal, H. de Trafford fox terrier dog, never having won first prize, 1st prize, E. Pdwell, Shrewshury; fox terrier bitch, never hiving won first prize. 1st prize, E. Clark,, shriwsbuiy bull terrier, dog nr bitch, 1st prize, F. Fielding. Stoke; sm -oth terrier, except black and tan, dog or bitch, 1st prize, Mr., Troughe ir, Bury broken-haired terrier, dog or bitjh (champion prize) Society's silver medal, R. Smith, Chester coll e, dog or bitch, never having won a first prize, 1st. H. Boston, Newcastle sheep dog or bitch, except collie, 1st, Mrs Troughear any other distinct variety, dog or bitch, under 301bs, 1st, Mrs Booth, Chester.

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THE COMING ELECTION. 1 THE LANDLORDS AND THE SUCCESSION (OR DEATH) DUTIES. Everyone knows that the late Government was overthrown on ita Budget proposals but perhaps it is not quite so generally known that Mr Glad- stone has distinctly and emphatically given it as his opinion that the real motive at the bottom of the violent opposition to his Budget was his attempt to remedy the scandalous abuses in connection with the death duties. In so doing he touches the pockets of the landed interest, hence his downfall. Is it not a grievous injustice that the most power- ful, wealthy, and influential class of the community should be actually taxed in respect of these duties at a far lower scale than their less fortunate brethren ? and yet Sir Michael Hicks Beach, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, and an exten- sive landed proprietor himself, deliberately affirmed the principle in the Budget debate, that the wives and families of the farmers, and of the professional, mercantile, and trading classes should, at the most painful and distressing period of their lives, con- tinue to be taxed with far greater severity than the descendants of the wealthy landed proprietor. No explanations, however plausible they may be, can get over the plain simple fact that Sir Michael Hicks Beach and the Tory landlords, by rejecting Mr Gladstone's proposals on this question, deliber- ately sacrificed the interests of the people at large to the direct interests of their own order. It is difficult to understand how a prominent public man could make so deplorable a blunder as this upon a question, too, which obviously appeals so strongly to the feelings of the humblest elector in the kingdom, and above all on the very eve of a general election. However, the landlords have certainly succeeded in putting off this question for a time but before very long they may perhaps have occasion to bitterly regret their temporary victory. A question such as this appeals in the strongest possible manner to the senoe of justice of every taxpayer in the country, and every effort will no doubt be made during the next few weeks to enlighten tne public on the subject. It unfor- tunately happens that from its complicated charac- ter comparatively few people really know anything about the death duties. How many of our readers are aware that they produce the very large sum of upwards of seven-and-a-half millions annually (or actually about one-tenth of the amount raised by the taxation of the people), but of which amount real property pays only the insigniticant sum of about 1900,000 A few facts and figures in regard to these duties may perhaps better enable our readers to under- stand the grievously unfair manner in which they favor the landed interest. Freehold property, when left by an individual, is exempt from probate duty, which means a clear gain of three per cent. on its value to begin with when over £1000 (under EIOOO the rate is rather less), while personal pro- perty never escapes it. Legacy duty, in addition to probate duty, is also payable by personalty, except in case of certain near relatives. It ranges from one to cen per cent. according to degree of relationship-husband and wife being exempt. All that freehold property pays is a succession duty of one to ten per cent., but which only averages about 17s8d per cent. This succession duty is based on the nett income of the property, and the age of the legatee. This latter provision is again an enormous advantage to the landed interest, as, in the case of personal property, the age has nothing to do with the question a legatee has to pay the same duty, no matter how old he may be, as will be seen below. The following figures, showing the difference in the duty payable by the two descrip- tions of property, are based on the supposition that in each case, the property is left, by will, to a son or daughter absolutely, and that the real property yields three and a half per cent. nett. Personalty pays on its actual market value. \Vhy should not realty do the'same ? Value of Age of Realty. Personalty. property Legatee. ————— ————— left. ————- Freehold Land Stocks, shares, and money, goods, buildings. farming stoc life policies, &, Ac. £ s. d. s. d. ( 21 6 0 0 30 0 0 £1,000 45 4 16 0 30 0 0 ( 75 1 18 0 :? 0 0 ( 21 )? 0 0 300 0 0 ?lO.OOO ? 45 48 0 0 :MO 0 0 ( 75 19 0 U 300 0 0 ( 21 300 0 0 1,50:) 0 0 ;c5o,ooo 45 240 0 0 1 D-00 0 0 ( 75 ? 0 0 1.5UO 0 3 and so on in proportion. We must not forget to mention that leaseholds pay probate duty, while, as we have already shown, freeholds do not. The fact that the bulk of the property held by the landowners, being freehold, may possibly account for this distinction being made. Will it be actually credited that real property given absolutely pays no more than if given for life only, although it might be actually sold before the duty, or any portion of it, is paid. Do not these simple figures speak for them- sel ves ? Do they not show in the most unmistake- able and conclusive manner the glaring injustice of this branch of taxation from which is it not simply impossible to avoid coming to the conclusion that these duties have been deliberately framed in the direct interest of the landed proprietors ? Why should any difference at all exist between land and buildings and all other descriptions of property on their changing hands by reason of death ? We must also mention that the landowner is allowed to pay in instalments extending over 41 years, while, in the other case, the duty has t) be paid in full (no matter at what sacrifice) before the legatee can receive his property. If the former should die before all the instalments are paid that is so much loss to the revenue. Iu the latter ease if he died the day after the duty was paid, his successor would have to pay the full amount again. But we have yet to point out one of the most extraordinary and iniquitous features of this branch of taxation. Will it be readily believed that when freehold property belongs to two or more individuals, as partners in trade, or to a public company it actually pays probate duty While, as we have already shown, if it belongs to an individual it never under any circumstances pays it. For instance, suppose a shop or other business premises belongs to two persons, as partners in trade. On the death of one partner his share of such property pays exactly as if it were personalty What could possibly be said in defence of such an anomaly as this ? The question will very naturally be asked why, if this is such a crying injustice, has it been tolerated so long by the people ? The explanation is simple. These duties are of so very complicated a character that with the exception of the lawyers themselves very few people really know anything at all about them. Everybody knows that duties of some kind have to be paid, but they leave it all to their lawyers. They do not even attempt to understand them hence the protection which the landed interest has so long enjoyed. It may, however, be safely assumed that, as we have before indicated, the electors of this country will ere long know more about them than will perhaps be altogether agreeable to the landed proprietors. There can be no possible doubt that the death duties in their present shape are the greatest blot on our fiscal system they have been condemned over and over again by Mr Gladstone and yet his moderate, in fact too moderate, proposals for remedying the existing state of things excited the hostility of the Tory land- lords, and to that more than anything else he attributes his defeat. Whether the present state of things is to continue depends entirely upon the electors themselves, Liberal and Tory alike. Everyone can see that it is a question that affects every taxpayer in the country for it is evident that the more the death duties yield the less will be required from other sources of revenue, such as tea or any other article of general consumption. These duties constitute a distinct species of tax- ation in themselves they are from their very nature utterlyunlike every other source of revenue; and yet some Conservative politicians persist in mixing them up with the local rating question. It surely requires a somewhat lively imagination to detect any degree of affinity between the death duties on real property and local rates seeing that the landlord pays the former, and, generally speaking, the tenant the latter. We have not by any means exhausted this ques- tion but in concluding our first article, we may just remind our readers that in considering the incidence of the death duties, as they affect real property, it should be always steadily borne in mind to what an incalcuable extent the laud- owners have profited by the construction of rail- ways, and by the development of the trade and resources of the country for which most sub. stantial benefits they are indebted, not to any exertions whatever of their own, but solely to the energy and enterprise of the trading and industrial, classes of the community and yet, when their I posoessions pass to their descendants, we have shown how unjustly they escape paying their proper share of the death duties.

A MARRIAGE CusToI.-In Japan the traveller is often attracted by the curious sight, of a bride in costly raiment, paying a visit of ceremonv to her friends, accompanied by a yonng maid who carries presents of Tea, which serve as emblems of health wealth, and prosperity :—Rest assured the tea is pure for neither the Ch nese nor Japanese drink the painted or colored tea, indeed the Celestials are astounded at our using such, and only the native merchants appreciate it as they by means of mineral facing powder, pass off inferior icintry leaves as best tca. The absolutely pure tea, imported by Messrs Horniman and Co., is strong, rich, and de. licions. List of Agents in this locality Wrexnam-Potter, 18 and 19, High-street. Shrews- bury Salter, chemist, Chester Thomas, 13, Bridge-street Row. Mold-Hughes, 23, New-street. Llangollen-Ditcher, stationer. Barmouth-Kynock Caergwrle Williams, corn dealer. Brymbo-Jones draper, &c. Flint-Jones & Son, chemists. CVrnahs Quay—Jones, chemist. 3 TRUSSES, single and double. Elastic Stockings Knee-capg, Aiiklets, Silk and Cotton. Best quality. ht guaranteed. Bandages, Belts, Enemas, Water- proof Sheeting, and Surgical Appliances at -T. F, EDISBUBY 9, 3, High-street, Wrexham. 808

WBITCHURCH FLOWER I The seventh annual exhibition in Cnn  this nourinhing 80cietY, was hel,  the Cricket Field, which was placed at t\ \:de"L.,I.r, the committee by the kindness of the ¡ 'hIJ<" :Q ■ <. Whitchurch Cricket Club. The 3o,y making satisfactory progress Klnce it f.: J :¡ I: it may be congrattijxted on thi8 year' rI'II,:r¡". '¡ surpassing any of its predecesaf? .?' r -"d" I h b  year additional prizes have been offered way, tho usefulness of the S,)c* h?Li t ,1/101. II) '■ The Society has in view the ['raisew?.?"'?: deepening the interest of the inhabit? f fl f. >1 Into.. I cultivation of flowers, fruit, an 1 vpKetal i 'n with the neat arrangement of their 7' 1' exhibits were beautifully laid «ut in t? i f'' and up the centre of each tent were a ch. ar.¡e:, and up the centre of each tent were a e h.r ?  I. of plants, sent not fof competition by i e'l I" Dickson and Son, Chester, and p'?? Chester; Messrs Jones ann Company (', 1)1(" atreet, Whitchurch; Me?ra Jones \\t.?''?' Meaa<9 Hamer and Company, Whitehall!?' P II d C IlIre!. Mes.ra Powell and Company, OHW4"tr I, ii arrangements were admIrably carriJ y. the visitors could not fail to he ^Ut'' the visitors couid not fail to t)e n.  aatisSed w.th the disptay ot f?,< f •?"' '1 veKetabiM, which were of a hlh order( '1 church Volunteer Band, under the d'l 't' Ie h. d ref l'ln Rogers, was in atten ance, :md I)IYI ..f ',r I c< a. I! selection of muMc during the afternu?n h 'l'h 0"/1 a.1) I .t dancing in the evening. The judges Wt.r,r??' head gardener, Oteley Park; Mr Whit take Ir L..l: Crewe H?U Gardens. Great credit i,? du?' B. Etches, the hon. sec. There was a lar^iYMr ?'' B. Etches, the hon. sec. There was a tarre ? «' able attendance during the afternoon.n'" The day was rather stormy at times. Th-. '?'' ? the 1. PRIZE LIST. £'4_.T""I" UBJ1TL.BM11-' a DIVISION A ~T^ or 'enhoustj plants—1, W. Wittaker 'lie! 1 • Lord Crewe; 2, Marshall P. Stott. he i.l 7lr,,tr 1 t \h' I 'ner' ottingham, The Mount, Whitchurch. '1, house plants—1, W. Wittaker 2 K. K..?\ ,?- -.? house vlants-, r" r,( tJ, Ir'¡nr'. P. W. Oodsal, Isc(t1 P.u; ,J, .J, :II,e C:;r'ltJQ Beak, Whitchurch. Six ex tic ferns-1, M' r: 2. K. Brown, gardener to Mr J. Jones, M ? Ki church. Six gonia. W. ?Vittuker > w tott. six zona e geraniums-1, j. \.?. V >, gardener to Mr G. Brooks, Whitc'mrch IV. GENTLEMEN'S GARDENERS, DIVISION b. S vf Uc^: i1'j pots, Dot less han ,tbree  1, It Brl)': pots, not less than three varieties t ){ « ? ?yf. Six geraniums in p?.ts, not less than [(„?. '? "-i -1 R. Brown MX coleus in pots, nut le; tb varieties-1. K. Bro»n; 2, J. NN. six bl!ni 'Inthr" 1 V Purcell; 2, R. Brown. Six distinct vari i«. .• puJ Pl.in-, other than fuchsias and geraniums— 1, |f i.. PurceU. V AMATEURS—Three fuchs as in pots, distinc' 'v*"«ti. w. f < li. Bromfield, Wh.tchurch; 2, J. Davies 'I1*"1' EIlJ Whitchurch. Six geraniums, not less cb?n thr.} h, h. — ) R. Biomnetd 2. J. D ?vies. Six eollJlIs III} 'ar. I". L ''if) to 1, J. Davies; 2, Mr J. H. e, R<lhrook, .4ri?tY- Four distinct varieties of pot plants, ?ttler th.n ?? 'r!) H and fuchsias—1. J. D .vies; 2, R. BromHel,] 11 plant—1, J. Davies 2. K. Bromnt.-id (lJxta; I,"  K Ormiston. Six begomas-l, J. D;ivieS ■ "'J,Ks H ■ .Boycot, Whitchmch. *ix ferns-1 j iW"i"'i i ,> ■H Gwynne. Whitchurch. ,'It CUT FLOWERS, GENTLEMEN'S OAROENKHS I)iv '°vl H -Cut ro?es, singl blooms, best tlv". nut Vs thel; H v?Lrieties-1. J. faylor Malpas. Table ?iek;O n II II Edge. Hand bouq U(,?_ k;. Etige.  fa less than "ix varieties-1, K Md?o 2 F rnn-». 1 "1 Whitchurch. Twdve dahhas, single? not U. I ,?? 1. 1 ?ri?ti?-1. J. Nye 2, E. Ed?. GENTLEMEN'S GARDENERS, Divi?SION B—six j'uL -? single blooms, not less than three v?rit.):.? 1  T¡':u, 2, J ?ye. Hand bouquet—1, R. Brown ■ :> K* P« ■ r Twelve asters, not less than six Vim, ties l' \u lor, Wigland Villa, M t)p? 2, H. lir,.wn si/ -Pik r' stocks, ùitict-I, J. Nye. Six tUhlia< 'wr 1 three varieties 1, R. Brown ?, J. \y? ?'?', "ingle, not less than three varieties'-L Kr"rngton. j J. Nye. AMATEURS.—Table decoration-1, Jno. Roi.ert. nirl t ?:i, Niaipas 2, Mi?M. B. BrooK-t, Whitdmr. h H41. bouquet—1, Thomas Edge, .Malpas 2, j illeh Dar,t! Collection ofeutnowers—1. T Edge • 2 ? '•i 1 'I' ""JI Buttonh des, bst six-1, Miss M U. );?,k, ,"I.t D?hiias, best six (dlt1Dct varie'ies)-l n! r,? 1? Roberts. D?Mi-M. s1DIe (three distinct vari 1 r i1 Cotgreave 2, Thos. Jones, WeM? E r'f six (three distinct varieties)- 1, T. ?uun?YR'' 1 Green, MatpM 2, Jno. Taylor. Asters, tw..? 1 'i: Roberts; 2, Thomas Jones. Stocks, iix (tbw ,i, •* vnriet?es)— Thomas Nunneley .?ir .I h i "I Gladiolus, 91x-I, Tnos. Batho.Prce.s2 J? s, annuals- 1, Tho. Edge; 2, Thos. liatho tw"¡ e (not )fss than IX varieties)—1, Th(, 'j i weH. tghtdetd. Twelve carnations (not less ? n '? <i varieties)—1, T. Jones 2, r. H.jge • FRUIT. GENTLEMEN'S GAKOKSKUS iv.niov > CoMectton of fruit, nine dishes distinct, one hund¡ ,f „? 7 grapes, one bunch of black grapes, and one melon a[.<1' tneachcoHtCt?u (pme excluded)—1, W. Wituker • E. Owen, gardener to Lord Com?rmere. Four ilmi i  stone fruit—1, N. E. Owen; 2, Marshall Mutt F ¡rj dbhes of apples and pears, two of each-1 h Ow«i Edge. Two bunches of black crapes W Wh.-? ?' 2, K Owen. Two bunches of white .'Mp? ?-i' :i' Owen; 2, W. Whittaker. GENTLEMEN'S GARDENERS. DIVISION fruit, nine dishes distinct, one bunch of white "ra.«' "ne bunch of black grapes, and one melon allnwei in coUe<t)on (pine excluded)—1 R. Browne. K..ur  stone frmt-IR. Fro sn a 1 R. Farrington cqual !iit. 1 Four dishes of apples and pe?rs, two of e;&cU 1 J 1 ?l r; 2, R. Brown. Two bunches of back grapes-l, I{"b.t. > Whitchurch 2, R. Farrington. Two bunches of wfciv grapes—1, R. Farrington 2, .1. Nye. AMATEURS.—Two bunches of black or white 'jr.ipes-1jl J. H. Lee: 2, J. W Read, Whitchurch. Disti ol dessert apples-1, J. W. Read i, J. Su. h ))1 h I kitchen apples—1, J. W. Read 2. Karr .w J „i. s chuicb. Six upe pears—1, E. |sPeed, Ash ■' j Su b Six dessert plums (not greengages}-1, John Uol.erts i J. Such. Six plums (greengages)-I, j. s.„ h 2, .I bn Roberts. Mx culinary plums—1, John J!ul> rts .1 "i Ta?or. Twenty-four damsons—1, Iohjl D;n'iMs ?? ? Speed 3, J. Such. Collection of fruit—I, John Holwb; 2, J. Such highly commended, Miss K Taylor. VEGETABLES.—Gentlemen's Gardener*, Divisi M A. Col- lection of vegetables (eight variitiui) -1, N. K Owen J. Bellis, gardener to Mr R. P. Ethelston, Huutoii Hall, Whitchurch. Gentlemen s Gardeners, Division B. -Collection of vrtM- ables (twelve varieties)-I, John Taylor II. Urown. AMATEURS. Collection of vegetables (eight v;trieti *) I, J. Roberts; 2, John Davies. Twelve rollllOll'"tal"e'- 1, J Taylor; 2. E. Speed. Twelve kidney I'IJL.tWi-I, J. Taylor 2, E. Speed. Collection of potatoes ( ix ftrittix) -1, ,1. Tisylor 2, E. Speed. Six spring oni ns 1, -lotsn Roberta 2, T. Cotgreave. Six autumn oni ms-l, .Kba Roberts; 2, J. Batho. Six turnips t. J. Taylor H. Bromtield. Six carrots—1, J. Roberts ■ J J Dish of twenty-four peas (in pod) -1, j. Tay"lor Th s Edge. Dish of twelve beans, runners (in i. »ll, J. tra Roberts; 2, J. Taylor. Dish of twelve "<I." .\w.rf n pod) -1, J. Taylor 2, J. H. Lee. Dish of tivtlve lin.J bans (in pod)—2, J. Such. Two cbh.t?. K. >i»e> 1.1. ,J..Brumtidù. Two savoys—1. J. Dtvi? J K'I" Six parsnips—1, John Rob"rt 2. J. ))?i..? Tw?ct.'?' flowers- 1, E. Speed 2, W. Pattinson, Whitchurch. T »r red cabbages-1, E Speed 2, W. vegetable marrows—1, J. Davies 2, W. Puunson. small vegetable marrows-I, J. H. Lee 2, J. Such. lettuce-I, J. Such 2, J. H. Lee. Two CUl'IIIII'I:! 1, K Speed 2, J. Davies. Six p"et-I, .1. Davie< ■ J. r. Gwynne. Dish of eschalot—t, J H Lee ) ? i Two sticks of celery—1, T. Edge 2, G Dod, wiiitch r 1 COTTAGERS. PLANTS, AC—Four fuchsias inp.H "> -tc.-Four ftichiia. I:i or more varietios)-I, J. Penlington 2, J. W„!lim :l, W. Roberts. Four geran.unM, in pois (OWN ? 'G', varieties)-I, W. Gro-m 2, J. Wollam; J. IVimn; 1 Four pot plants (various, other than ger,miu1Ili.r.I i fuchsias) 1, W. Groom 2, J. Wollam J I»enlm2:»j i ngle pot plant (any variety)— J. Junm J.WH ) Wollam 3, H. PowelJ. FLOWERS. &c.-Collection and arrangement of flowers— 1, J. Butler, Hanmer 3, W. H. Wollam. C' lecti(,n Of cut flowers-L W. Wilkinson 2, W Gr oin J. Spake, Welshampton. Six dahlias (distinct varied- 1, J. Tams, Audlem 2, J. Dykes 3, P. Nickson, Thr- P- wood, Malpas Six cut roses (distinct varieties) i J Tams 2, W. Allman, Malpas 3, W. Wilkinson IfM cut roses (distinct varieties)-I, W. Allman..Malpas Thelwell; 3, Parker, Br.uMey Green, Malpas. six,,A:!4 —i. J. Spake; 2, P. ick,son; 3, J. Lloyd, Wem. t stocks (distinct colors)-1, P. Nickson 2, J. Dyke- W. Wilkinson. Snapdragon (six variette3)-I, E lio..v, Welshampton. Besr. garden device-I,.J. Woliam Fiu i r.-Six dessert apples—1, w. Roberts J Butler J, Thos. Allman, Malpas. Six kitchen apples-1, Johnson 2, J. Chesters 3, C. Grooiu six ripe pr r4- 1, T. Jones 2, W. Wilkinson 3, J Butler, six plums (not greengages)-I, J.Woilain 2 H. Powell BItier Six plums (greeiig Agts)- 1, R. Rogers. Ty lir i-i ton 2, T. Allman 3, W. Wilkinson. si Tculh.arv p!« -1, n. Rogers 2, P. ickgon; 3. C. Groom Tw r. fyur damsons—1, J. Dykes; 2, J. Wolhm 3, J..1 -if Collection of fruit-1, W. Allman, Malpas 2 J. %V,)I! tti; 3, J. Tams. EOKTABLES. Collection of vegetables (six varieties;—! P Nickson 2, W. Wilkinson 3, T. Walton, Whitcli 11 = Twelve round potatoes-I, W. Allium :1. W. Wilkin- 3 J. Chesters. Twelve kidney potatoes- 1, T Allman J. Bowing :{, W. Wilkinson. Collection of variety.-)— 1, W. Wilkinson 2, -arah Hay es, P.ees r Walton. Six spring onions-I, R. Rogers J. W. ,\11111.11 3, W. Farr. six autumn Dykes; 3, W. Allman. Six turnips-I, P. ,\u-s»n;- Sarah Hayes 3, W. Wilkinson. Six cirr.its I. V Nickson 2, J. Wollam 3, J. Tarns. Dish of twtrnc*- peas (in po;»)-l, T. Allman 2, J. Jones 3, H f Dish of twelve beans (runners, in poil)- 1, W Wilkin- 2, J. Tams ;3, J. Butler. Dish of twelve dw ol Ii-mb- pod) 1, J. Jones 2, J. Chesters P. Nk kso i. of twelve broad beans (in potl)-I, T. Allman i, I f):,k'r? 3, J. Thelwell. Two cabbiges-1, J. WoUou Howell 3, J. Penlington. Two cablta*^ —1, J. Chesters; 2, G. Howell: 3, T. Savoys (two)-I, T. Walton 2, W Farr 3 P Ni«* n Parsnips (two)-l, J. Butler 2, J, Chesters 3, Y. on Cauliflowers (two)-l, W. Wilkinson 2, J. Wiilif" E Howell. Vegetable marrows (two large)—1, J- f): 'J « C. Groom; 3, J. Wollam. Vegetable m'} small)-I. J. Butler 2, J. Allman 3, I. n Lettuce (two; -1, P. Nicksen 2, C. Groom i. l- Eseli tlots ((Iish)-I, J. Jones 2, W. Roberts 3 Y- Celery (two sticks)-I, W. Allman 2, W. Wiikin^n Wollam.

THE WELSH LANGUAGE.—Lord Abenlare ought to know, believes that there are now Welsh speaking people in Wales than thtre have ? been before. If he is right, as in all probability it is (the Globe thinks), mere affectation "n tll ?' of the Saxon to turn the Welshman's atmch'uf't' his ancient language into ridicule. It is far,?;i"r" make fun of Taffy's love for what inn"r??t  ,j imagine to be consonants, than it if t" r??'? fault with any man's preference for the t "?'? which he has been born and nurtured. "fc 'r?' the practical importance of the matter IKS IF ''8C nection with education, and Lord Abentare 'tru? ,? exceedingly suggestive point inprnncunci"? ''?' thoiough and grammatical instruction inW?" better than the loose education that mllt ? U'1 f received in English. English has this fatd from an educational point of view.th?t itj> geries of vague idioms and superfine ')i'ti"ct' ? while a Celtic language can be learned with ?! '? good a mental result as Greek or Latin. M?r.;?? bi-lingual person, as a genuine Welshman '? t" be, has a distinct mtlIectual advantae ?t ? 'r??, over one who is nursed into the belief that there' o:Jy one language in the world. and that all ?' modes of speech are foreign jargons. WARNING.-When you ask for KK"? BLUE see that you get it. The manufacturer n«r9 caution the public against imitation square BIII •, very inferior quality. The Paris Blue in "?'?,. sold in wrappers bearing their name and Trade -'?' Refuse all others.. Ho-LOWAY's PILLS.-The stomach and it? tr.»;^ cause more discomfon and bring more iinh3i)l ,inee-, than ? commonly supposed. The thousand settle there may be prevented or dMi?'?'ed ".? ? judicious use of these purifying piHs, which act sure, gentle anti-acid aperient without an?'y'"? ? nerves of the most Bwceptible or irritating the "•^ delicate organisation. Holloway's piU? will hes" comfort and confer relief on every headachy. K' e| tic, and sickly sufferer, whose tortures make ?t burden to himself and a bugbear to hi? frit-ii tj pills have long been the popular remedy f"r -:C stomach, for a disordered hver, or a paritty?" tion, which yield without difficulty to their re^"u ,)? purifying, and tonic qualities.