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S L—— ———* Shipping Intelligence WHITE STAR LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. Tb steamers of this Line take specified routes, according e to the seasons of the year. TTVFTIPOOL to NEW YORK, via QUEENSTOWN, Every WEDNESDAY. 'TIC Wed., Oct. 21 I ^TEUTONIC, Wed., Noy 4 ?ERMA?IC. WeJ., Oct 28 1 BRITANNIC, Wed., Nov. 11 second Cabin will be carried on the voyages marked thus 0 ??ncrlor Mcommodation at moderate fares for Saloon n? second Cabin; also through bookings to China, Japan, ?. 7?)Md, Bnd Australia. ?f?s"e pa"aengeta to ?H pMts of America and Canada ♦ LOCATES ?he Steerages are unu;¡uaUy spacious ? htod hvthe E!ectricL!ght. well ventilated, and warmed. gFnr further information apply to R. ROBERTS, 23, rr««n Hill, Wrexham; W. D. JONES, Old Bank, Holy- fcLrt • J W. HALL, 97, George-street, Chester; J. COR?F,?y, 79, Bougbton, Chester; or to ISMAY TMR1E & CO 10, Water-street, Liverpool. 95 AMERICA. CUNARD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. 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On Saturday, there were five Combination matches. '? Everton, by their victory over Leek. take the top Everton,i^ n the list, and Maccles6eld did a good per- formance in defeating Denton, at Denton. Wrexham received a visit from Northwich Victoria, and the general opinion was that the visitors would just about win. This was not the case, however, and after a splendidly contested game, Wrexham were returned the winners by three goals to two. The ground, after the heavy rain during the morn- ing, was slippery. and the attendance, although the largest Wrexham have had this season, was not so big as it might have been. The play from the start was fast, but it was some time before Wrexham scored. Directly after they had done so, however, a second point was added, and the hume team led at half-time by two goals to nil. On changing end?, the visitors immediately scored, and then the game became most exciting. Consequent upon some pretty play by the home forwards, the third goal was notched for Wrexham, and just before time Northwich scored again. The match was a capital one from start to finish, and the excitement at times was intense. The Wrexham men played in first-class style, their play being a great advance upon previous displays this season, Jones, in goal, saved some good shots, and both backs kicked splendidly. The half-backs were, however, the great strength of the home team. They all played well, especially Lea, who had the two Macs well in hand throughout the gamo. The right wing pair were the best of the forwards. Parry has improved wuuderfully, and tue way in wnich Turner playa to him is worth seeing. Lewis and Davies did some good things, but hardly played so well as we think they will do in a short time. Wilding kept his wings well together, but shot badly. Of the Rforthwich eleven, Harper had a lot more work to do than Jones, and he did it well. Poatles was the better of the backs. The halves were very strong, Whittack perhaps be- ing the best. Heyes, the centre forward, was very fast, but he did not shoot well. The other forwards were fast and tricky, but their shooting was likewise faulty. While Wrexham were beating Northwich, Chirk were administering a severe defeat to Gorton Villa. Both sides were strongly represented. Chirk had W. P. Jones again playing full back with Postle, and a strong defence they pioved. The game, to the dismay of the visitors and their supporters, went all in favor of Chirk, who, some minutes off time," were leading by seven goals to one. The visitors pulled themselves together, and before the finish they had put on two more goals, Povey was fairly good in goal. Both backs were safe, while Mates and R. E. Jones were the pick of the half-backr. The forwards were a grand set, and their passing, notwithstanding the heavy state of the ground, was a treat to witness. Jenkinson, although such a large score was run up against him, saved well at times, and could scarcely be blamed for any of the goals. Shaw and Nussey were not good at back, while Condon was the pick of a fair set of half-backp. Their forwards did not get along well together, and passed very wildly. On Monday the return match between Canada and Wales took place on the Racecourse, before a good attendance of spectator?. A good team had been selected to represent the Principality. There were two alterations in it before the game commenced, Postle replacing S. Powell at back, and Mates Humphrey Jones at half-back. I The game was a disappointing one all through, Wales winning by two goals to one. Trainer kept goal well, and the home defence was good, with the exception of a few miskicks by the backs, but the forwards seemed quite unable to score in the second half, and their attempts were weak in the extreme. Hughes, of Bootle, and Mates were prominent at half-back, and W. Owen and B. Lewis were the best of a poor set of forwards. The Canadians played better in the second half than in the first. Shea kept goal well, and the defence was good. Thompson, Munro, and Bowman were the best of the forwards. Wrexham Gymnasium beat Chirk Reserve, at Wrexham, on Saturday. For the visitors, Butler and M. Roberts among the forwards played well, and the left back was the pick of the defence. Stokes, Shelby, and Garner were the best of the home team. A League team will visit Wrexham before long.

BRRSE ROVERS v. Moss WHITE STABS.—Played at Berae, on Saturday, the home team winning by eight goals to nil. WREXHAM VIOTOBIA V. MALPAS.-Played at Wrex- ham, on Saturday, a one-sided game ending in a win for the Victoria by eleven goals to nil. WESTMINSTER ROVERS' RESERVE V. WREXHAM VLCTOBIA ItESERVE.-Played on the Rovers' ground, on Saturday, an even gaina ending in a draw of one goal each. STOKE SWIFTS V. SHREWSBURY TowN.-Played at Shrewsbury, on Saturday. At half-time, Stoke were leading by two to one. Final result-Stoke, six goals Shrewsbury Town, one. RUABON RANGERS V, SUMMER HILL.-Playecl at Ruabon on Saturday. The play was of a give and take character throughout, and a pleasant game ended in a draw, neither side scoring. RUABON RESERVE V. RUABON WHITE STABS.— These clubs met on Saturday, on the latter club's ground. Considerable interest was centred in the match, owing to the clubs being drawn in the Welsh junior competition. In the first half, the Reserves took the lead and notched three goals. The home team were very unlucky in not scoring. The second portion of the gam j was of an even character, neither side scoring. The game thus ended-Reserve, 3 goals, White Stars nil. MANCOTT AND PENTBE UNITED V. WREXHAM RESERVE.—Played at Queensferry, on Saturday. The homesters started with only ten men, playing for the first twenty minutes without their left half-back, during which time their only goal was scored. Shortly afterwards Wrexham equalised, and though no further goals were added, the United had the best of the game, and expeiienced hard lines in not scoring on several occasions. A pleasant game ending in a draw of one goal each. WREXHAM GYMNASIUM V. CHIRK RESERVE.-These teams met on Saturday, at Wrexham. The ground was in a very bad condition. It was not until 4.30 that Harrison kicked off for the home team. An incursion was at once made to the Chirk goal, which nearly resulted in its downfall. After some play in mid-field. the Gyms agaia attacked. A free kick was awarded them close to goal, and Harrison scored out of the scrimmage which followed. The home team up to this time had only been playing ten men, but T. Edgar Jones now put in an appearance. The Gyms were now having the best of the play, a shot-from Shelby causing the goalkeeper to leave his charge and the ball being returned by Garner, one of the Chirk back ? fisted out under the bar. Frank Stokes was entrusted with the penalty kick. which completely beat the custodian. At half-time the Gymnasium were leading by two to nil. On resuming the visitors took up the running, and caused the home defence some trouble, Roberts saving several times in succession. A good run was made by Shelby on the left. He centred grandly, and the goalkeeper fisted out. Garner met the ball, and shot a little wide off the mark. Nothing further resulting, the home team won by two goals to nil. GamFoRD RESERVE v. ST. OSWALD'S SWIFTS.— These teams met on Saturday at Gresford, but neither were fully represented. The Swifts won the toss, and Jones kicked off for Gresford. The visitors made several attempts to score, but without success, although the ball was frequently in the mnuth of the goal. However, Whelch at last put it through for them after a smart run on the left. Play remained pretty even afterwards until a few minutes before half-time, when Gresford had a look in and managed to score, the teams thus crossing over with the score standing—Swifts 1, Gresford 1. On re-starting Gresford made a smart run down the centre and immediately scored, Jones putting the ball through. The game now became lively, and several shots were tried at the visitors' goal. The Swifts. getting the ball, made a nice run up the right and tried a long shot, which did not come off, however, but resulted in a corner, which came to nothing. The ball being transferred to the other end of the field, the homesters obtained a corner, which was cleared by the goal* keeper. It was, however, shot in again, and this time resulted in a free kick for the home team right in the goal mouth, but it was safely got away. The play continued of a give-and-take nature until towards the close, when the Swifts finally equalised the score, and when the whistle sounded for time the result of the game stood—Swifts, 2 goals; Gresford, 2.

DRUIDS v. SALTNEY. I These teams met in a friendly encounter in wynn-I .tay Park, on Saturday, before a limited number of spectators. Shortly after four the ball was set roUinc, and the visitors at once took up the aggressive. Taylor checked, and J. H. Edwards relieved at a critical moment. A fast run by the visitors' forwards secured them a corner, and Ferritt headed just out- side. Saltney were soon again busy attacking the home goal, Burlingson notching the first point. The home left made a good effort, and Taylor checked the Saltney right in time, and soon after Upton had to fist out two successive shots from the visitors' left. The home forwards got away, and after nice passing between Davies, Butler, and Evans the former shot, but Jones cleared. A free kick for hands" for Saltney gave them a look in, and after a scrimmage Ferritt secured a second goal for his side. With this reverse the home eleven put more life into their play, and made two determined- raids, which taxed the visitors' defence, but D. Evans shot over the bar. The visitors' right were conspicuous with a good ran, bub Humphries robbed. Marshall ttied a iong shot, and was within an ace of scoriog. A miskick by Blake gave the home right a chance, and Butler defeated Jones. After even play, Saltney got down nicely, and Parkinson from close quarters secured the third goal. From this to half-time the visitors led slightly, the beamf, crossing over with the score-Saltney, three goals 1. Druids, one. On resuming play, the home team at once made several determined rushes. Upton had to clear a long shot from J. Price. Shortly afterwards the home left were conspicuous with a run and a neat pas3. A sharp contest close to the visitors' uprights ended in Butler adding the second goal for his side. A corner for the home team was safely got away by Marshall. A strong attack was now made upon the Snltney goal. R. Jones clearing two successive shots from Davies and Evanp. Lloyd made a neat pasq, and Butler cleverly shot the third goal for the Druids. The game was for a time confined to the visitors' quarters shot after shot being poured in from all quarters, Davies eventually beating Jones. and securing the fourth goal for the ancients. Pressure was again put on the visitors' defence, and after a capital display by both backs, the Saltney right wing relieved with a neat run. The ball was returned by Taylor with a big kick, and Butler notched the fifth point. From this to the close the game progressed with varying success, and the final result was-DruidL-, 5 goals; Saltney, 3 goals. The following were the teams :— DIUHD.- W. Upton, goal; W. Evans and T. Taylor, backs Price Davies, R. Humphries, aud J. H. Edward?, half-backs; D. Evans and W. Butler, right wing; T. Davies and W. Jones, left wing: E. Lloyd, centre. SALTNEY.-R. Jones, goal H. Jones and W. Blake, backs; W. Snell, Lindop, and M.iri-liall, half-backs; J. Price and J. Jones, rignt wing; Parkinson and Ferritt, left wing Burlingson, centre. Referee, Mr J. R. Jones.

I THE COMBINATION. I Goals. P. W. L. D. For. Agst. Pts. Everton 4 4 0 0 23 2. 8 Stoke Swifts 3. 3. 0 0 19. 1. 6 Macclesfield 4 3 1 0 11 3 6 Wrexham 4 3. 1. 0. 9. 14. 6 Northwich Victoria. 5 3 2 0 15 6 6 Chirk 4 2 2 0 16 20 4 Buxton 3 2. 1 0 3. 4 4 Denton. 4 1 2 1 t; 9 3 Leek 2 1 1 0. 4. 7. 2 Chester. 4. 0. 3 1. 7. 19. 1 Garton Villa 3. 0 3. 0. 4. 14. 0 Stockport County 6 0 ti 0 3 22 0 EVERTON V. LEEK -At Leek. on Saturday. In the first half the game was very even, Leek having hard lines. Parry scored two goals for Everton, who led at half-time. On resuming, Everton added three more. Result :—Everton, five goals Leek, none. BUXTON v. STOCKPORT COUNTY.—At Buxton, on Saturday. The game was only a moderate display, both aides scoring during the second half. Result:— Buxton, two goals Stockport County, one goal. DENTON V. MACCLESFIELD.—At Denton, on Satur- day. Play was very slow throughout, owing to the ground being very heavy. Result :-Macclesfield, two goals Denton, none. CHIRK V. GOBTON VILLA. These clubs played their first Combination fixture at Chirk on Saturday. Rain had fallen heavily in the early part of the day, but fortunately it cleared up before the game started. The ground was in a very bad state, and the players had difficulty in keeping on their feet. McCarthy started the ball for the visitors shortly after 3.30. After the home team had received a corner, the visitors were granted hands near their opponents' goal, but W. P. Jones cleilred. -rho ball was, however, returned, and Povey had tu hit away. The home team now asserted themselves, and from a cross from W. Owen, G. Owen with a screw shot scored a good goal for Chirk. Butler was getting dangerous when he was pulled up for off-side. After Egan bad made an attempt at the goal, G. Owen scored a second goal for the home team, as the result of some clever short passing. After the visitors' left wing had ran the ball out at the other end, the play was transferred to the opposite goal, and Egan got a third goal for Chirk, after about a quarter of an hour's play. The visitors again had a short look in. and Rawathorne seemed to have a chance of scoring, but he kicked behind. At the other end G. Owen sent in a good shot, but Jenkinson saved well. James soon after had a try, but the visitors' goalkeeper saved at the expense of a corner, which was followed by another corner, but nothing resulted. After Postle had stopped the visitors' left, W. Owen sent into goal, but Jenkinson cleared his charge. W. P. Jones cleared at the other end with a big kick, which went right into the goal mouth, but Shaw secured and averted danger. After the visitors' left wing had been pulled up for off-side, a free kick was given against Pickford for tripping Egan, from which W. Owen sent in a low swift shot, which the goalkeeper kicked at, but missed, the fourth goal thus being scored for Chirk. The visitors' defence was very severely taxed, Jenkinson saving a fine ehot by Butler. The visitors had a break-away, and McCarthy sent into goal, but W. P. Jones aaved at the expense of a corner, from which the home goal had a lucky escape, as the ball was sent against the inside of the upright, and bouncing back along the line Povey hit it away. Shaw, in attempting to clear, slipped and handled the ball near his goal, but the free-kick which followed was cleared. The home team were still having the best of the game when the whistle Bounded for half-time, the score then standing Chirk four goals, Gorton Villa none. A few minutes after restarting Morris, one of the home half-backs, sent through his own goal, thus scoring the first point for the visitors. After Bennett and Pickford had bad shots at goal, the home right wing got down, but Nussey stopped and returned, and Rawsthorne just sent outside. The home forwards soon got going asiain, and \:1. Owen scored a fifth goal for Chirk. From hands near the Villa uprights James sent in, but after a scrimmage the goal was cleared. The home team again pressed, and after Jenkinson had saved a hot shot W. Owen scored a sixth, and in less than a minute afterwards the same player sent into goal, where Shaw, one of the visitors' backs, only partly kicked the ball, and it went between the posts. After Nussey bad cleared, the visiting forwards got down, and as the result of a nice bit of passing by Bennett and McCarthy, the former scored a second goal for the Villa. The visitors now played up, and Povey had to kick away a shot by Jukes. At the other end James sent in, but Jenkinson cleared. W. Owen secured and banged into goal, but the Villa goal-keeper effected a grand save. The visitors had a look in, and Armitt sent in a long shot from near the touch line which Povey only partly hit out, and the third point for the Villa was thus registered. The home team had slightly the best of the game from this time up to the finish, but no further scoring took place, and when time was called the score stood Chirk seven goals, Gorton Villa three. The follow- ing were the teams :-Chirk-E. Povey, goal; G. 0. Postle and W. P. Jones, backs; R. E. Jones, J. Mates, and E. Morris, half-backs; E. James and J. I Butler, right-wing; G. Owen and W. Egan, left- wing; W. Owen, centre. Gorton Villa-W. Jenkin- son, goal; J. Shaw and J. Nussey, backs H. Myatt, H. Condon, and J. Jukes, half-backs; W. Raws- thorne and Pickford, right-wing C. Armitt and A. Bennett, left-wing; J. McCarthy, centre. Linesmen, Messrs. S. Davies, Chirk, and Struthers, Gorton. Referee, Mr A. Scragg, Crewe. WBEXHAM V. NOBTHWICH VICI-vullk. Played on Wrexham Racecourse, on Saturday, before -hnut 800 spectators. Wrexham, who started with ten men, won the toss, and Heyes started for inorthwich. After a few exchange?, Heyes nearly got through, S. Jones relieving. A free kick for Wrexham in mid- field was well returned, and after a series of throws in on the near side of the ground, Robinson shot wide. A corner for Wrexham was well placed, Turner fjhoot. ng just outride. Heyes got well down, but his-name- sake was after him, and deprived him of the ball. Parry shot wide, and at the other end McLouchlin sent in a shot which hit the bar and went over. A free kick for Northwich near goal looked dangerous, but it was cleared by R. Roberts and Parry, and Turner got away along the right, the latter kicking behind. From the goal kick, the right wing again secured, and Harper kept out a shot from Turner, R. Daviea now arrived, and Wrexham gained a corner, which was kicked behind. Harper kept out a shot from Davies, and a free kick near goal was well sent in by Lea, but Postles returned. McGregor got away, but Lea was eventually too good for him, and Parry was getting dangerous, when he was given off- side." A corner for Northwich was well put in, and Wilding handled in the mouth of goat. From the free kick, Heyes handled again, but this time Lea cleared, and the Wrexham forwards rushed off and gained a corner. This was cleared, and Pickering and Robinson worked the ball well down, Roberts return- iner. A corner for the visitors was headed over the bar. Directly afterwards Heyes got. through the home defence, and nearly scored. A corner resulted, but this was sent behind. Northwich were now having the best of the game. Pickering centred and Heyes shot just outside. Directly afterwards Pickering shot over the bar. From the goal kick, Lewis secured and passed to Wilding. Wilding dribbled and shot away and crossed to Parry, who scored the first goal for Wrex- ham with a long shot. From the kick-off McLouch- lin dribbled down and passed to Heyes, who shot wide. Jones had to kick out a long shot and then the home forwards rushed away, and Heyes shot a second goal for Wrexham. From the re-stait, nice passing was witnessed between the visiting forwards, but nothing resulted. Good play by Lewis and Davies followed, and the latter centreing, Turner nearly scored. At the other end, Heyes looked dangerous, but Lea returned, and Lewis the home left wing put in some good passing and crossed to Turner, who was given off-side. Harper was cheered for a fine save, and he was kept busy up to half-time. which arrived with the score standing—Wrexham two goals, Northwich nil. On changing ends Northwich were the first to show up, McGregor shooting wide. Lea missed his kick and let in McLouchlin, who got down and centred. Heyes was well up and scored the first for Northwich. S. Jones cleared his goal well. A free kick for Northwich was well placed and Jones had to bit out a shot from McGregor, and then Pickering kicked wide. A free kick from the home team in mid-field was well sent in by Heyes, Wilding shooting over the bar. Turner dribbled well, and Harper had to save. Lewis shot just outside the po.<!s. At the other end Jones saved a good shot from Heyes. A free kick for Northwich in mid-field came to nothing. McLouchlin dribbler) well, but Lea stuck to him and he shot be- hind. The home left wing rushed away from the goal kick, a corner resulting. This was well placed, Wilding shooting just nver the bar. From the goal kick, Lea returned and some most exciting play t )ok place in front of the visitors' goal. Harper mis-kicked a shot from Turner and a corner resulted, which was eventually cleared. Parry secured, and dribbling past Scanlon crossed to DAVIPS, who scored the third goal for Wrexham with a capital shot. Northwich played up well, and McGregor made a shot which hit the goal-post and went out. A corner for the visitors was cleared and Lea put in some good kicking. Jones saved a long shot from Brown. Turner and Parry were prominent on the wing. S ion afterwards Picker- ing scored a second goal for Northwich. The game now became exciting and both goals were visited. Parry ran down and passed to Wilding, who shot over the bar. Just as R. Davies was becoming dangerous. "time" was whistled, with the score Wrexham, three oals; Northwich Victoria, two. The follow- ing were the tearcs:-Wrextiam S. Jones, goal; R. llobeits and S. Jones, backs; Evan Williams, Heyes, and Lea, half-backs Parry and Turner, right wing Davies and Lewis, left wing; Wilding, centre. Northwich Victoria: Harper, goal Scanlon and Postles, backs; Whittack, Brown, and Stanley, half- backs McLouchlin and McGregor, right wing; Robinson and Pickering, left wing; Heyes, centre. Linesmen Messrt.. Fletcher (Northwich), and Dodd (Wrexham); referee, Mr. T. Evans, Gaiston,

THE LEAGUE. I One of the most interesting games yet played in this I season's programme was that between Abton Villa and Bolton Wanderers, who with Derby County shared the leading position on the list. The match under notice was decided on Saturday, at Perry Bar. Birmingham. Five thousand people were present, in spite of the un favourable nature of the conditions. Bolton led at half-time by one Roal to none. Early in the second period Hodgetts equalised, and then the fight was keen to the end, but the Wanderers finally WOE by two goals to one. At Everton, the Noith End and Everton teams attracted an immense crowd of onlookers. Each bide kicked one goal in the first half, and the record remained unaltered, so that the game was drawn. Notts and West Bromwich Albion engaged in a match at Nottingham, when the home side played altogether the better game, and were successful by four goals to none. Three of the pointe were scored in the second period. Stoke and Burnley played their match at Stoke. The home side scored twice before half-time, and were eventually successful by three goals to none. Darwen and Accrington met at Accrington, and the game was drawn at one goal all. There was a large company present at Blackburn to see the Rovers contest the Wolverhampton Wanderers. Blackburn scored a goal in each half, and won the match by two goals to none.

I THE ALLIANCE. Various matches in the Alliance were played on Saturday. Sheffield Wednesday and Small Heath engaged in their game at Small Heath, the result being a draw of one goal all. Newton Heath beat Ardwick by three goals to one, at Newton Heath. Grimsby Town and Bootle met at Grimsby, the former winning by four goals to one. Crewe Alex- andra were defeated by the Burton Swifts by four goals to two, at Crewe; and Lincoln City beat Birmingham St. George's by four goals to two, at Birmingham.

1 FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 IH. THE COMBINATION. Buxton v. Everton, at Everton. Chirk v. Stockport County, at Stockport. Leek v. Macclesfield, at Leek. Wrexham v. Shrewsbury, at Shrewsbury. Gresford v. Rhostyllen, at GresforJ. Mancott and Pentre United v. Flint, at Flint. Brymbo Institute v. Wrexham Victoria, at Brymbo. Erddig Albion T. Llay Hall Blue stara, at Llay. Wrexham Victoria Reserve v. Ponycie Wanderers, at Wrexham. Wrexham Old Boys v. Erddig Albion Reserve, on the former's ground. Gresford Reserve v. Rhostyllen Reserve, at Rbostyllen. Mancott United Reserve Y. Flint Reserve, at SAndycroft.

I HOPE WHISPERS. Over 24,000 tons of mineral and goods traffic pass through Hope Junction weekly. Foot travellers were indebted to the Railway Com- pany on Friday evening. The night was very dark, but the illuminating power of that burning cabin near the Ffrwd Box lit up the whole of the Gwersyllt Park Road. Contractors look out! Nemesis is on the track. The note about the 8.30 p.m. train has been favorably commented on by many in this district. Some folk want to say that the fox at Hope was a two-legged one, But how could that be ? At any rate Sir Watkin's hounds didn't have a brush either with or from him. The water question in one of its hydra-headed forms is appearing in the Sarn Lane. Tell it not in Gath. The Highway Board's sur- veyor has given orders for repairing the top of Sarn Lane, but no further. The non-conp. of F Company are pelishing up their band. AU credit to them. When Greek meets Greek," &c. Some of our Hope farmers have realised this. if, ii How generous our colliery proprietors are-coal picking pays better than gleaning. The Castle grounds are not cov the vortex of gaiety. No more we see the tripper snob fixing his name indelibly on the old ruins. Wine from the wood is a commercial term, but who ever heard of a dealer in timber being termed A wine merchant. It is rumoured that there will be a weeding-out in some of our public-house licences on the next occasion.

v A PLEASANT, SAFE. AND RELIABLE MEDICINE are BRANDRETH'S SUGAR-COATED PILLS. One taken daily with dinner will cure the moat obstinate cases of INDIGESTION and CONSTIPATION. Use for Torpid Li ver and all Headaches. Ask for BBANDBETH'S SUGAR-COATED PILLS, 40 in a Box. Price lti. Agents: —FBANCIS & Co., Family and Dispensing Chemists, Hope-street, Wrexham; C. K. BENSON & Co., North Wales and Salop Supply Stores, 14, High.street, and 35, Hope-street. Wrexham; Messrs. HENRY ROBERTS & SON, 11, High-street, Mold. 19810 —A collier named William Baker, of Kanfraghill, near Cardiff, was practising with a revolver with a boy named Davies, the latter was handling the weapon, when it accidentally went off, and Baker received a wound from which he is not likely to recover. CADBOBY'S COCOA has, in a remarkable degree those natural elements of sustenance which giva the system endurance and hardihood, building up muscle and bodily vigor, with a steady action that renders i a most acceptable and reliable beverage.Health. 2459

J ARMY, MILITIA, AND VOLUNTEERS. r The annual shooting meeting of the 2nd R. W.F. was held at the Curragh on Friday and Saturday. The Ethelston Challenge Cup was won by B Com- pany, The Montgomeryshire Yeomanry Cavalry, under the command of Lieut. Col. Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., assembled on the 8th inst. at Welsh- numbers ^OO ten ??' training. The regiment numbers 200. An interesting table has been compilea ai the Brigade Depot R.W.F., showing the total number of recruits raised in each Regimental District for the army during 1890. The districts have been placed in order of merit, the position being determined by the proportion of recruits enlisted at each depot who had been induced to join the territorial regiment. The first place is won by the Seaforth. Highlanders. They enlisted at Fort George 60 mm for the army, and of these 5G joined the Seaforth Highlanders. The per- centage is 93*3. The second place is taken by the Wrexham depot. The number of avmy recruits was 164. and of these 140 went into the ranks of the R. W.F. The percentage is 85 36 The percentage for the whole kingdom is 48'34. The tott 1 number of army recruits raised was 19,296, and of these !), :32:) went into the territorial regiments. From a table showing the number of army and militia recruits raised between Jan. 1st and Sept. 31st, 1889 90-91, we tind that in 1889, 88 army and 207 militia recruits wero raised in 1890, the numbers were 136 army and 194 militia; and in 1891, 98 army and 184 militia.

1ST VOLUNTEER BATTALION R.W.F. I A AND, B COMPANIES. The class firing of the A and B Companies has been nearly completed, and some good shooting has been done. Arm.-Sergt. Horatio Jones has made 217 points out of a possible 230, viz., 77 in 3rd class, 73 ill 2nd, and 67 in 1st. His total of 217 was last year the highest in Great Britain, and was made by Queen's Prizeman Sergt. Bate. A shooting competition between teams representing these companies was commenced on Ftiday. It will be concluded to-day (Saturday.) The annual prize shooting took place at the Erddig Range (by kind permission of Capt. Yorke) on Monday,. under as unfavorable conditions as were ever experienced on the local range.. The rain fell in copious showers, and a gusty and violent head wind so greatly dis- turbed the shooting that in one instance, a competitor who has over and over again proved his riuht to be called a shot," only hit the target once at 600 yards. It is therefore the more temarkable that aiViou^h the elements were most unfavorable, the shooting was so good. Capt. Yorke, with his usual kindness, sent a copious supply of coffee and other kinds of refresh- ments. Tne shooting arrangements were in charge of Sergt.-Instructor Jones, it is to be feared for the last time, for Mr Jones has now reached his limit of service, and will-if no exception be made in his case—retire very shortly. Tha loss will be severe, and Mr Jones's successor will have no easy task in following so enthusiastic a soldier. The following are the results A COMPANX. Prizes of the value of 1:14. 1,5. including 25, the gift of Capt. Bernard Lewis, to be competed for by the efficient members of the Company, and recruits who have made themselves efficient for this year. Seven shots at 200, 500 and 600 yards. 200 500 600 TL yli! yds. yds. Pte. F. Jones, £3. 29 3i 2S 89 Pte. J. K. Jones, C2 10s 31 26 2S 85 Corpl. Heywood XL 151 31 30 14 75 Pte. Ralphs, Xi 5:1 21 33 2u 74 Pte. Ollerhead, .£1 23 22 23 63 Color-Sergt T. Davies, 155. 22 23 18 ti8 Q.M.S. Weston, 12s 6d 18 27 15 60 Pte. Turner, 12s 6J 25 22 12 59 Corpl. Coxon, 10s. 27 24 7. 5S Pte. Roberts, 10* 26. 17 10 53 Pte. Dougherty. 7s od. 24. 11 18 53 Pte. Chestefton, 7s t;d 15 18 18 51 Range prizes 10s for each distance. 200 yds.—Private J. K. Jones, -31 500 yds. twpas, 33; 600 yds Private J. K. Jones, 28. B COMPANY. Prize value £ 14 15e, including £ 5 trom Capt. Martin, and £ 2 from Mr R. H. Venables Kyrke. Conditions same as in A C.), Results 200 500 6JO Tl. Arm -Sergt. H. Jone! £3. 3!J 33 27 90 Ptivate H. E. Eaborn, 12 lUs 3: 28 M 87 Private King, tl 15-1. 26 33 27 86 Col -Sergt. Palmer. XI 59 21 31 25 77 Sergt. Rowland, £1 2t1 30 18 77 Drummer A. Davies, 15s 24 20 26 70 Printe John Piice, 12* 6d 27 20 22 69 PrivateG. Price, 12s tid.oooo. 27 2:) 14 69 Corp. Sprague, 103 22 24 19 65 Corp. sillery. 10s 27 33 4 64 Private J. C. Eaborn, 7s 6d. 2o' 2L 12 59 Corp. Leece, 7s 6d 19 33 It) 58 Range prizes 10s at each diatmce. 200 yds.—Private H. E. Eaborn, 33 5UO yds., Corp. Sillery, 33 6UO yds Armor- Sergt. H. Jones, 27. Recruits prizes. Seven shots at 200 yards.—1, .£1, Pte. J. Lewis, A Co.; 2, 10s, Pee. T. Fisher, A. Co.; 3, 5s, Pte. P. Gallagher, B Co. Captain Lewis and Captain Martin were on the ground, and about four o'clock, the weather being threatening, the former said Mrs Fletcher, of the Vicarage, had kindly promised to distribute the prizes, but he had no doubt in face of the bad weather she had wisely stayed at home. The officers then distributed the prizes to the men. At the close, Captaii4 Lewis, addressing the men, alluded to the fact that in all probability that was the last occasion of the kind at which Sergeant-Instructor Jones would be present as the holder of that office. Mr Jones had been their respected Sergeant-Instructor for many years. Every officer, non-commissioned officer, and member of the two Wrexham Companies would agree with him when he said they were under a great debt of gratitude to Sergt. Jones for all he had done. He had endeared himself to them all by the very remarkable way he bad exerted himself to do something more than his duty. for he believed that Sergt. Jones had done more for the two Wrexham Companies than any man in Denbighshire, He did not like humbug or flattery, but he believed it was only due to Sergt. Jones to say what he had said. He was sure they would all join with him in wishing Mr Jones prosperity, and he was confident when he came amongst them he wou!d always be cordially received. Although, perhaps, he ought not to name it, he would like to say that an effort was being made to induce the War Office to allow Sergt. Jones to remain on, but they knew military law was very strict, and he feared there was little chance. Capt. Martin having said he endorsed all that Capt. Lewis had said. Sergt. -Instructor Jotieia, who was evidently much touched, said he thanked the officers present most sincerely for the terms in which they had spoken cf his long connection with the Wrexham Volunteers, for their kind expressions of appreciation of his servicep, and regret that they mueb shortly terminate. No one could regret this necessity more than he did. He should always hold in grateful re- membrance the kindness and indulgence with which he had been treated by the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the corps ever since he had the honor of being appointed sergt.-instructor. That wa9 in the year 1859, when the Voluuteer movement commenced, and he could not help but feel most acutely the severance of his connection. The regula- tions of the service required the retirement of a non. commissioned officer at a certain age. Although he himself might think that he was both physically and mentally capable of continuing his duties, that time had arrived for him, and he would shortly have to throw up the sponge. He should always remember their kindness. He again thanked them, and wished them all health and prosperity, and that the Com- panies might combine to produce some of the best shots in the country. The men were about to be dismissed, when Canon and Mrs Fletcher drove up. Capt. Lewis explained to the men that he owed an apology to Canon and Mrs Fletcher, because he had forgotten that the time arranged was 4.30, and not fonr o'clock. He then called for three cheers for Mrs Fletcher, which was heartily given. Canon Fletcher said it was a great pleasure to Mrs Fletcher to be asked to distribute the prizes. She came of a rather military family, for several of its members were in the Army, and he believed that she had a secret love for a red coat, although she had married a clergyman. He took a great interest in the recreations of the country-of course. Volunteering was more than a recreation-and he believed a religion was not a true religion which did not supply all the wants of life. He did not know of any exercise which was better than Volunteering. It gave a man steadiness of eye and hand, and imparted a discipline which was always so useful in life, That was not the time, and that was certainly not the weather to make a long speech, and he again thanked them on behalf of Mrs Fletcher for the pleasure conferred upon her by being asked to come. The proceedings then ended. r COMPANY. I The annual honorary members' shooting competition in connection with this company took place on the Wilderness Range, Gwersyllt, on Monday. The interest in the day's shooting was sustained through- out, Capt. Clayton and his merry men doing their best to make all comers welcome. The scoring was as follows 200 500 Handicap Yards. Yards. Forfeit. All'd. TJ. Mr Dodd 31 28 — 8 67 Mr E. Evans. 31 23 12 61 Mr J. Ellis. 29 27 8 64 Mr Jos. Mathias. 23 30 — 8 61 Mr S. R. Johnson 26 27 — 8 61 Mr J. C. Gittins 22 31 6 59 Mr Bates 33 27 2 58 Mr W. Mercer 27 21 8 56 Mr R. Jones 24 20 12 56 Mr J. Price 32 26 4 54 Mr Probert 24 24 6 54 Mr A. Price 19 24 II) 53 Mr Jno. Newton 2"* 26 2 52 Mr W. W. Millington. 24 25 2 51 Mr H. V. Williams. 26 17 6 49 Capt. H. Sparrow 27 26 4 49 Mr Povah 21 7 12 40 The following ten prizes were given :-1, Electro- silver hot water kettle 2, silk umbrella 3, silver cruet stand 4, silver-mounted briar-root pipe in case and pouch 5, tortoiseshell-handled pocket knife 6, white silk handkerchief 7, walking stick 8, oaken sugar bowl, silver-rimmed 9, brass hand tray 10, wooden apoon, the latter being handed to Mr J. Price amid roars of laughter. Captain Clayton, in awarding the prizes, said he was very pleased to welcome them there that after- noon, the weather being so fine. He tendered the honorary members his beat thanks for their support; nothing gave his men a greater incentive than their countenance. The shooting had been exceptionally good throughout the day, He hoped the company would show their appreciation of the patronage bestowed by becoming a credit to the county. He asked the members of F Company to give three ring- ing cheers for these gentlemen. (Cheera.)-Captain Sparrow, in responding, expressed his satisfaction at the arrangements made that afternoon for their con- venience. Year by year they looked forward to this as a treat-(hear, hear)—and hoped to continue as honorary members. He wished the company much prosperity.—Mr J. C. Gittins, of Wrexham, also re- sponded, remarking that for a number of years he had come down to the Wilderness range to shoot. He congratulated the Gwersyllt corps on its efficiency, and thought the gathering that day was a very repre- sentativa one.—Mr Probert, late sergeant- instructor, called for three cheers for Captain Clayton, which were heartily given.

I BITING NOSES AND ¡'pERS. On Saturday morning a party of poa were surprise? by, Sergt. J. Jarvis, Denbigh? ?" engaged in a moat savage and inhnman -hilat The names are J. Wynne, Moses Williams, ?V"?- Jones (alias Tanycoed), and Robt. Jones, alias Bob' LUusannan. The party had returned from a poaching expedition, entering Denbigh by rail, and shortly afterwards they adjpurned to the Star InnK where a quarrel was fought out. When the officer entered there was a fearful row. The poachers were tearing at each other's throats, and blood was flowing freely. One man had his nose nearly torn away by a bite from his mate on the pre- vious night. Another man's thumb and some of his fingers were lacerated with teeth marks. The officer had great difficulty in taming the fellows. and was in personal danger of violence. After persuasion they left the house, and discontinued one of the most brutal fights which it has been the lot of a constable to interrupt for many years in the neighbourhood.

THE PROPOSED NEW WATER SUPPLY FOR CHESTER & SHREWSBURY. On Monday, a company of gentlemen, including Dr. r Chester, Alderman John Thomas and Mr W. H. G. Weaver, Oaweatry, Mr Elias Griffith. Cilirk, the County Surveyor of Shropshire, and the County Surveyor of Cheshire, went up to the pro- posed site of a resorvoir for the water supply of Chester and Shrewsbury, at Dolydd Ceiriog, near Glyn Ceiriog. After tasting the water, the com- pany proceeded to. the Gunpowder Cottage, where a capital Itinclier6 was partaken of, at which Mr Elias Gxiffith presided, after which the different gentlemen stated it as their opinion.that the schema was quite practicable. The water would have to be carried thirty-one miles in each case, the source being ten miles from Chirk, and Chirk twenty-one from Chester, and a similar distance from Shrews- bury. They further pointed out that by the erection of a dam fifty feet high, at the lower end of the proposed reser/oir, 600,OGQiOQO gallons of water could be impounded; and they satisfied themselves that there would be no engineering difficulties, and they feared no opposition by the landowners of the neighbourhood.

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (WALES) BILL. The general principles having been approved by the conference of representative Welshmen, held at Llandrindod on the 25th of August last, and arrangements being now in progress for the holding of another conference, at which the details of the Bill will be fully discussed, Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., has issued the following series of questionv. to which he solicits replies :— 1. Do you approve of the principle of the Bill 2. Da you approve of the general provisions of the B. 11 t 3. Do. you approve of the appointment of a Secretary of state for Wales, with powers and duties similar to those exercised and performed by the Secretary for Scotland 1 4. Are you in favor of the proposal to transfer the appointment of Welsh magistrates from the Lord Chancellor to the Secretary for Wale*, who would he required to appoint all magistrates from lists submitted by cjunty and borough councils ? 5, Are you in favor of the creation of a Welatt National Council 2 6. Do you think it would be desirable to give the National Council larger administrative powers than what is proposed by the Bill ? 7. Woul 1 it be desir- able to give the National Council legislative functions. be ond the power to deal with private Bills, as set forth in the Bill ? b. State the nature and extent of the legislative functions (if any) you would entrust to the National Council ? 9, Would it be desirable to give the National Council power to assert the right of the public to the use of wasti and common landq, and to dettrmine the public ri.ht of access to mountains and rivers? 10, Having regard to the heavy cost of public elections, do you approve the method of eiect'ng and the manner of defray- ing the expenses of the National Council proposed in the National Institutions Bill ? 11 Are you in favor of estab- lishing and endowing a Welsh National University! 12. Do you approve of the proposal that the National Council ahould have power to apply for a Royal charter for & university for Wales, and that it should not be necessary to lay the draft charter before Pårliamnt 1 13. Are you in far, r of a national museum for Wales 14, Are you in favor of giving the National Council power to introduce into Parliament such Bills as they may think necessary for raising funds for the purposes of such university and national museum 15. Are you in favor of constituting a Welsh Education Department for dealing with Welsh educational affairs ? Iti. Do you approve generally of the scope and purpose of the Bill ?

CHESTER. THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER AND CHESTER IB- FIRMARY.—Tne Duke of Westminster has again this year given to the Chester Iufimary the Bum of 950Q, being the proceeds of the shillings charged upon visitors for admission to Eaton Hall and Gardens. VALUE OF PUBLIC-HOUSE PROPERTY.—Messrs. Churton, Elphick, and Co. held a sale of public- house property at Chester on Saturday. The White Lion Hotel in Foregate-street was sold to the Albion Brewery Company for 23,875, and the Watergate Tavern was bought by the same oompany for 1:1,780. A SERIOUS CHARGE.—Henry Cnarlss Oakshot, described as a j urnalist, was remanded on Saturday. charged with uttering forged cheques to a Chester tradesman. Prisoner started a monthly periodical. got into debt with it, and absconded from Falmouth, He then became possessed of a cheque-book on the Falmouth Bank, which he made use of fraudulent!^ in various towns in the country. 10 SAVINGS Sank.—A quarterly meeting of the trustees and managers of Chester Savings Bank was held on Monday, the Mayor (Alderman C. Brown) presiding. The auditor submitted his report for the past quarter, showing the total asseti of the bank to be QI84,424 98 3d. The business < f the baúk con- tinued to be satisfactory, and alt! Gb the with. drawals during the past two years had been heavy, the deposits amonnted to the large sum of £ 183,58312s 9 1., leaving a cash surplus of 2835 16a 6d, exclusive of the value of the freehold bank building. The amount now in the hands of the National Debt Commissioners was 2183,893 13a 8:i, or23O5 more than would be required to pay uff every depositor. TLe accounts were approved. WHITCHURCH. HORSE SALE.—On Friday, Mr H. H. Etchcs held his great autumn horse Bale and show, when there was a very large attendance. The catalogue comprised 59 wagon horses, 62 light horses, 14 ponies under 14 hands, about 20 half-bred colts and pouies, 100 cart and half-bred foals, 10 three-year old cart colts, and about 20 two-year old cart colts. Prizes were given bv Mr Etches, the judges being Mr T. S. Miuton, Montford, and Mr T. Webberley, Stone. Judging began shortly before eleven o'clock, the animals being paraded in the White Lion Croft adjoining the Smith- field, where the sale was held. The awards were as follows Cart foals-1, 25, horse foal, foaled in April, Mr John Eley, Wrenbury Frith; 2, 23, bay horse foal, Mr W, Parker. Great Stanney Hall, Sutton 3, 22, bay horse foal, foaled 20th April, Mr John Bourne, Rectory Farm, Mucklestone; r, bay horse tilly, foaled May, Mr Bourne, Goldsmith House, Burleydam; filly foal, foaled 21st March, Mr H. Lea, Wood Farm, Loppington brown filly foal, foaled first week in May, Mr P. J. Edwards, Haughton, Ellesmere horse foal, foaled May 17ih, Mr Lonsdale filly foal, foaled in April, Mrs Beech, Meadows Farm, Horton. Three- year old Cart Colts-1, 22, Mr R. P. Brassey, Chol- mondeley, grey gelding 2, 21, Mr John Dutton. Swanley Hall, Nantwich. brown gelding r, Mr John Simpson, Adderley Lodge, black gelding. Two-year old Cart Colts-1, C2, Mr Thomas Fowles, Preeø. dark brown filly; 2, 21, Mr Cartwright, Park Farm. Cholmondeley, brown gelding; r, Mr Hisrsiinson. Ashford Grange, Sandford, roan gelding Yearling Cart Colts-1, 92, Mr Thomas Fowles, Prees. bay gelding; 2, 21, Mr Thomas Wilson, Alkington Hall; r, Mr Vernon, Walk Mill, Burleydam, brown gelding; h c, Mr Maddocks. Alkington, bay colt; c, Mr John Joyce, Wickstead Hall, brown colt. The following were amongst the prices realised :—First priza foal, 33^8, purchaser, Mr Brown, Mickley; second prize, 35gs, Mr Park, Grove, Retford, Lincolnshire third. 26..{B, Mr Sherrod, Cherrington Manor, Newport; r. 25ea, Mr Topham, Twemlows. Highly commended Mr Lea's foal, 25gs. Mr Brown, Broughall: Mr Edwards's, Haghton, 21ga. Mr Dutton, Blakoe Mr Johnson's colt, 17gs, Mr Robinson, Longslow, Market Drayton Mrs Beech's foal, 1618 Mr Lonsdale's foal. 18gs, bought by Mr Batho. Ellesmere. Other prices -Mr John Stokea. Tilatock Park, 19iis Mr Joyce, Wickstead Hall, 17^8 Mr Mort, Darlaston, 17gs Mr Jackson, Talwrn Green, 153. The remainder made from 10 to 14ge. The sale of colta was con- ducted by Mr F. Lloyd, and of the horses by Mr Etches.

The Editor of the Medical Annual for 1890 points out that potash is largely used to add to the solubility of many of the Cocoas at present sold, but that, ia marked contrast MESSRS. CADBUBT supply to absolutely pure Cocoa of the highest quality; and that the name CADBUBT on any packet of Cocoa is a guarantee of purity. 2459 In answer to inquiries, we wish to state that the PEKOE BLEND" advertised by PHILLIPS ASD Co., is an Indian Pekoe Tea. It is superior to the old-fashioned Orange Pekoe of China in being stronger and richer in flavour, besides being absolutely pure. It is sold in wrapper printed in red nk at Is 8d a pound, for net cash only. 99 DB. BABNAKDO'S HOMES.—The contents of Night and Day for October are varied and interesting. Personal Notes," illustrated with capital engravings from photographs, show forcibly the need of sucti a work as that which Dr. Barnardo's Homes are doing. Each of the case-histories detailed represents a different phase of suffeiing or of destitution. Concerning wait, rescue generally, Dr. Barnardo writes that with but sixtieth part of the yearly amount of the national bill, the streets of our ereat cities could be absolc teiy swept clean of child waifs. and every workhouse F.chool in the kingdom could be emptied. Waif resc ae » be adds, 11 is cheap, so cheap that its real val ua is not appreciated." The Homes now contain over 4 000 children, and they have rescue d very D early 19 000 boys and girls since their institution, tw entv-six years ago. FRENCH COAL MINING.-The Btf?t:c9 j?t pab. lished concerning the coal product' .on cf the sixteen coHiery companies in the depaVtment ahnw that 9.076,579 tons Slre r  ;? S? sixpteaebn. 8,591,86 t.ns f' 7l»88qq9. Tha sale price for good class coal increased from 9 to 9 50 francs in 1889 to 18 to 22 ?trraann?ca ? m 1890 36,83) persons were employed at ? the mines, whose average va«rlir amounted rto4 1,289 francs, or £53 10a .-Iron. POBITB CORN, W/ PT AND BuNMN CuM -A £ saf£e and certain remedyithout pain. Thia new prepam- t?n causes the mo dt obstinate corn to shell off ? h£ i t■ £ SS: actio, skID. Price. W'ith brush IOd. pet  FISHER EDIS',mBY M.P,S. Nth Wales p 3.Hi.h..tr?r Ko"1'