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FOOTBALL. I Several ties in the second round of the Welsh I Junior Cup were played off on Saturday, Wrexham Gymnasium defeated Wrexham Town Swifts, on the Racecourse, by two goals to nil. The ground was covered with about six inches of snow, but the referee decided that it was quite fit to play upon. The game was not a fast one. The better team undoubtedly won, and in fact the Gymnasium had more of the play than the score indicates. Stokes played a good game at back, and Beeston worked hard all through. Ralph did well at centre half, tackling in gooii style. fhe forwards passed well, but were rather weak in front of goal, although no doubt the ground had something to do with this. Foster saved well on several occasions for the Swifts, but the backs were very unsteady, although L. Jones put in some tffective work at times. The halves were not so good as usual, and the for- wards were disjointed. At Gresford, Rhostyllen Reserve were beaten by Gresford Reserve by three goals to two. The combination among the home forwards seems to improve, while their defence was capital. Fraser in goal played a splendid game. The visiting forwards were pretty quick, but their backs were slow. On Tuesday next the Welsh council meet to decide the ground for the International match with Ireland. The protests in the second round of the Junior Cup will also be considered. The following International team has been selected by a sub-committee of the Irish Football Association to represent Ireland in their match against Wales, on the 27th of February next Clugstone (Clif Lonville), goal; William Gordon (Linfield) and Stewart (Cliftonville), backs; M Keown (LiniieM), Sp ncer (Distillery), and Cunningham (Ulster), haif-backs D^lton and Uaffikin (Linfield), right wing; Pcrians and Torrans (Linfield), left wing Stanticld (Distillery), ceutre, forwards. Chirk were much too good for Leek on Saturday, and always had the measure of their opponents. To-day (Saturday), these clubs play at Leek, and if only the same teams play, the result will be interesting. f At btansty, on Saturday, there was a scratch match between the Rovers and Wrexham, nine men playing on each side. Wrexham won by three goals to one after a not very inspiriting exhibition. To-day (Saturday), Wrexham were to have played Chester, at Chester, but this match is off, and they will play a district team on the Racecourse. NORTHWICH VICTORIA V. DKESDKN UNITED.—At Northwich, on Saturday. The home team tried two new men. Dresden scored immediately. Afterwards Noithwich pressed without avail, the visiting cus- todian giving the bfst exhibition seen on the ground this season, and the interval found the score un- altered. Resuming, Finnerhan soon equalised, and Bailey supplemented his effort. The homesfrs were evidently the better team, but Dresden defended well. Result :-Northwich, two goals Dresden, one goal. WREXHAM V. WESTMINSTER ROVERs.-Playerl at Stansty Park, on Saturday, the ground being covered with snow to the depth of several inches. Wrexham arrived with only eiaht men, and aa the Rovers had ten men on the field it was decided to equalise the teams, and play nine men each, Cross assisting Wrexham. It was also decided, after some consider- ation, tj play twenty minutes each way. There were but few spectators. Soon after the stait Joe Turner scored for the visitors, and then for a time the Rovers had a look in. In a shot time, however, Wrexham added a second, Cross doing the needful. Nothing worthy of note occurred before half-time, when Wrexham were leading by two goals to nil. The second portion of the game proved more interesting than the first, both teams playing somewhat bttter. After about five minutes' play, Parry notched a third point for the visitors, and then the Wrexham citadel was in danger, a shot being sent from a scrimmage, which bent Pugh. Wrexham again attacked and ap- peared dangerous, but Griffiths saved very cleverly. Towards the close the Rovers pressed, but were un- able to score, the result being—Wrexham, three goals Westminster Rovers, one.

I THE COMBINATION. Goals. P. W. L. D. For. Agst Pts Everton 17 .14 1 2 75 11 :{O Stole Swifts. 10 8 1 I 37 9 17 Macclesfield 12 8 4 0 31 18 16 Chirk. 12 4.4 4 34 35 12 Gorton Villa 12 6 6 0 27 30 12 Northwich Victoria. II 5 4 1 29 17 11 Wrexham 9 4 5 e. 17 35. 8 Buxton. 10 3 5 2 8 20 8 Leek 12 4 8 0 28 34 8 Chester. 11 2 7 2 23 4t> 6 Dtukn. 11 .2 8 1 13 51. 5 Stockport County 12 2 9 1 11 27 5 MACCLESFIELD V. GORTON VILLA.-At Maccles- field. Result-Maccltstield, 1 goal; Gorton Villa. nil. STOCKPORT COUNTY V. BUXTON.—At Stockport. The County in the first half had the wind in their favor, but failed to score. The second half was very ever., and the game ended in a draw, with no goals ecored. CHIn: v. LEEK.-At Chirk, in about six inches cf snow. Cnirk, aided by the wind, pressed throughout the first half, and succeeded in scoring 3 goals to 1. On resuming, Chitk continued to have much the best of the game. Final—Chirk, 5 goals Leek, 1.

r WELSH JUNIOR CHALLENGE I CUP. r _h- SifUUK.u jjiviaiun. I LLANDUDNO SWIFTS V. CONNAH S I^DAY—Flayed at I L'andudo on Saturday, the home team winning by I four goals to one. THIRD DIVISION. I LLAT HALL BLUE STARS V. WESTMINSTER KOVERS' RESERvE-Played at Llay Hall on Saturday, the hwme team winning by three goals to two. BUCKLET VICTORIA v. BUCKLEY.-Played on the ground of the former, on Saturday. The ground was haid and slippery, and the match was played under protest. The Victoria won by four goals to one. I I FOURTH DIVISION. I GRESFORD RESERVE V. RHOSTYLLEN RESERVE.— The above teams met at Gresford on Saturday. Although the ground had been partly cleared of snow, it was very heavy, and fast plziy was impossible. The weather also proved bitterly cold, much t < the dis- comfort of the few spectators. Greaford won the t.-i;s, and Rhostyllen started play ngiiinst the wind. From the kick-off, the ball was nicrly passed up to the Gresford goal, but the backs clea ed well, and the home forwards making a run down the right, Tilston tried a shot at the visitors' goal, which resulted in a corner. This was safely got away, but the homektsis were not to be denied, and after several Bhot., Jones put the ball through for them. This rou-ed Rhos- tyllen, and hav ing got the ball they tried a shot which went wi le. Gresford Iteting away, Roberts made a neat run dOiVn the centre and scored with a splendid shot, soon after adding another. The play was now nearly all in the visitors' half, the ball seldom coming over the half-way line, but no further ^coiing took place, and at half-tim* the game atood-(;rtsf rd. 3; Rhostyllen, 0. On restarting, the visitor! having the", icd in their favor, played much better, and for a time Fraser in the Gretfoid goal was Le -it pretty lively. He savtd several shots in splendid style, but eventually the visi'ors scored, shortly afterwards putting a sec-uid through from a Fcriminage. A penalty kick awarded to Rhostyllen went over the bar, and Tilrton and Lloyd getting the ball, ran it up the wing and passed it to C. Robert", who made a good attempt to score, but fell in front of g,'al, A corner granted to Gresfo d was nicely plactd, and T Tilston shot in, but tie ball caught the post and was safely got away. Nothing further happened until time was called, when the score stood—Gresford Reserve, 3 goals Rhostyllen Reserve, 2 goals. WBEXHAM GYMNASIUM V. WBEXHAM TOWN SWIFTS, -Played on the Racecourse, on Saturday. The Gyms kicked off, and at once got down, L. Jones kicking out. Harrison was well placed from a centre by E. Jones, but the ball was sent behind. L. Jones did some good work, and a corner for the Swifta came to nothing. Junes and Hughes passed nicely. Fisher returned, and Brown shot behind. The Gyms nearly scored, but the whistle blew for some informality. The Swifts got away, and Roberts kept out a shot from T. Godfrey. A corner for the home team was well placed, E. Godfrey shooting over the bar. Another corner for the Swifts was sent behind. Two more corners came to nothing. The Gymnasium then broke away and nearly scored. Fisher, however, saved, and R. Hughes finally shot over. The Gyms were dangerous for some time, but could not score. A free kick for them in front of goal was cleared by Elias Jones. A corner for the Gymnasium was well placed, E. J o;,es shooting over the bar. J. Hughes played well, but finally shot behind. Foster saved well, and, after a futile corner for the Swifts, a free kick fell to the Gymnasium in mid-field. Foster saved after good play by Shelby. At half- time, nothing had been scored by either aide. On changing ends, a free kick at once fell to the Gyms in midfield, and a corner followed, which was not improved upon. Hands for the Swifts was returned, and E. Jones made a good run, a corner resulting. This was cleared, and then Foster saved a long shot from Beeston, Another corner followed, and then another, the second being sent behind. From the goal kick, Shelby gained possession and scored the first goal for the Gyms. Directly from the kick-off in in the centre, the Gymnasium forwards broke away and twined a corner. This was well placed by Beeston, and Harri-on put through a second goal for the Gyms. Soon afterwards, Wilson anJ T. Godfrey were at loggerheads, and the referee o:dered them both off the ground. The game from now to the finish was not very interesting, the Gyms having nearly all the play, the Swifts rarely getting near their opponents' goal. No mote goals were, however, scored, and the final result was Wrexham Gymnasium, two goals Wrexham Town Swifts, nil.-The following were the teams Wrexham Gymnasium Roberts, goal; Stokes and Wilson, backs; Hunter, Ralph, and Beeston, half- backs; E. Jones and R. Hughes, right wing; T. M. 0. Shelby and J. Garner, .left wing; Harrison, centre. Wrexham Town Swifts Foster, goal; L. Jones and T. Walton, backs; Charles Jones, E. Godfr ;y, and G. Fisher, half-backs Lewis and Brown, right wing T. Godfrey and T. Jones, left wing J. Hughes, centre. Referee. Mr J. Taylor, secretary Welsh F.A.

SOAMES'S" CHARITY CUP. MANCOTT AND PENTRÆ UNITED V. DENBIGH.—This ti" was re-played lit Queensferry. on Saturday, the United wint.ing by two goals to nil.

THE ENGLISH CUP. The first ties in the competition proper for the English Cup aroused general interest on Saturday. Those clubs exempted from the preliminary stage, and the winners of the ten qualifying divisions made up a round of sixteen matches, many of which fur- nished much exciting football. It was a disastrous day for the south and amateur district of England, and not one of the four metropolitan teams survived. The grounds in the majority of the places were much affected by the frost, and in more than one instance the stbti of the turf was made the reason for a p otest. Particulars of the various ties follow WEST BROMWICH ALBION V. OLD WESTMINSTERS. -At Kennington Oval, in cold, bleak weather, this match attracted some three thousand people. At the outset the Westminster defence was pretty severely taxed. However, the Old Boys tnade sundry attacks. Pearson registered the filst htual for West Bromwich, but from a pass on the left Saedilands obtained a goal for the home side. With the scores equal, the play became exciting, but Reynolds gained another point for the Albion, who led at the interval by two goals to one. Early in the second half the Westminsters again equalised. Subsequently a fine finish was wit- nessed, the West Bromwich men winning by three goals to two. LGTON TOWN V. MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN.—This tie was played at Luton in the piesence of a numerous company, but on a slippery ground. Before half-time Middlesbrough ecored twice, and in the second period once. The home team threrr plenty of spirit into a losing game, but victory finally rested with Middles- brough by three goals to none. CRUSADERS v. ACCRINGTON.—On the Essex county ground at Ley ton I he Crusaders received a vi, it fiom the Accrington eleven. There was a good attendance. Although the ground had been protected from the frast, it was yet pretty hard. The home team kicked off. Each side started in vigorous fashion, and the attacks at both ends were sharp. Thompson and Howarth sent the ball through the home goal, while before change of ends the visitors added a tbird. Each side subsequently obtained a point, and in the end Accrington won by four goals to one. WOLVERHAMPTON WAKDEREBS V. CREWJt ALEX. ANDRA.—At Wolverhampton these elevens were evenly matched. The Wanderers led at the interval by a goal, and after the record had reached one all the home side again ecjred. However, the game was eventually drawn at two goals all, after an extra half- hour had been played. SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY y. BOLTON WANDERERS. -At Shtffisld the ground was so hard that this game was understood to have been ruled only an ordinary contest. Twelve thousand people were present. Sheffield scored twics before half-time, and in the end won by two goals to one. SMALL HEATH V. ROYAL ARSENAL -At Birming- ham the Royal Arsenal team of Woolwich were severely beaten by Small Heath, who scored five goals to one. With the wind at their backs Small Heath obtained four goals to none during the first period. Afterwards each team kicked one goal, BOOTLE v. DARWEN.-At Bootle there:was a keen fight between the home club and Darwen. The latter scored once in each period, and beat Bootle by two goals to none. SUNDERLAND T. NOTTS-Thi. match took- plaie before an immense company at Sunderland. The ground was hard, and Nutts protested. During the first half Sunderland scored once. They subse- quently added two goals, and defeated.Notts by three to none. EVERTON v. BUBNLBY.—Under protests from both elevens against the ground this match was played at Liverpool, and attracted a big crowd. Burnley registered a couple of points piior to change of end,. In the secoud "forty-five" each side twice scored, and the record at the finish war.-Burnley-four goals, Everton two. PRESTON NORTH END v. MIDDLESMOOGH IRONO- POLIS.—This game was also played under protest against the ground at Deepdale, Preston, The home side led at the interval by two goals to one, but finally the match ended in a draw of two goals all. STOKE v. CASUALS -At Stoke the Casuals made a good tight against the town C ub. Dunn obtained a point for Stoke early in the game, and before the expiration of the first "forty-five," the same player scored a second goal. In the next I stage the Casuals made various stout attempts to save the match, but their rivals' defence was too good to be broken. On the other hand, Stoke increased their advantage, and won by three goals to none. SUNDERLAND ALBION V. BIRMINGHAM ST. GEORGE'S.—The ground.at Sunderland was very hard, and only an ordinary game was played. Birmingham won by two goals to one. all of which were gained in the first half. NOTTS FOREST v, NEWCASTLE EAST END.—These teams played off their game at Nottingham. The Forest scored late in the early period, while soon after crossing over, Newcastle equalised. After a hard fight for the winning point, Notts won by two goals to one. BLACKPOOL T. SHEFFIELD UNITED.—There was much interest taken in this game at Blackpool. The United showed the better combination, and led by one most to none at half-time. In the second portion Sheffield added a couple more points, and won by three to none. BLACKBURN ROTERS v. DERBY COUNTY.—More I than UMial attention was given to this game at EWÐod Park, Blackburn, because of Derby's victory over the Rovers in the League. Blackburn started in fine form, and Southworth early registered a goal for them. The frame player got a second before half- time. Ends had not long been changed wbeb Storer placed a goal to the credit of Derby. Then came two others by Southworth fcr Blackburn, who won by four goals to OIIP, ASTON VILLA V, HEANOR TOWN.—At Perry Bar, the Aston Villa team won this tie pretty easily. Be- fore half-time the Heanor eleven played up well, and nothing was cored by their powerful opponents. After- wards, however, Aston asserted themselves, and won by four goals to cne. DRAW FOR THE SECOND ROUND. I At the Council meeting held in London on Tuesday I evening, the following matches in the first round I were ordered to be revlayed on Saturday next, the 23rd instant:— Notts County v. Sunderland, at Sundeiland. Everton v. Burnley, at Anfield. Sheffield Wednesday v. Boltan Wanderers, at Sheffield. P.astou No th End v. Middlesbrough Ironopolis, at Pres- ton. Sunderland Albion v. Birmingham Sr. George's, at Sunderland. Stoke v. Casuals, at Stoke. Wolverhampton WanJerers Y. Crewe Alexandra, at Crewe. The protests of Newcastle East End against Notts Forest, and of Blackpool against Sheffield United, were not sustained. The draw for the second round resulted as fol- lows Everton or Bnrnley Y. Stoke or Casuals Middlesbrough v. Preston Nor-h End or Ironopolis. Aston Villa Y. Darwen Small Heath T. Sheffield Wednesday or Bolton Wan- derers. Wolverhampton Wanderers or Crewe Alexandra v. fchef- field United. West Bromwich Albion v. Blackburn Rovers. AceringtoR v. ijundorl »nd or Noiti Cjunty. Sundeilaud Albion or Birmingham St. George's Y. Notts Forest. The round has to be decided on Saturday, the 30.b instanf, the first-named club ii each tie having choice I of ground.

THE LEAGUE. I Owing to the English Cup Competition, theie were I no mutches in the League on Saturday.

THE ALLIANCE. I Button Swifti and Walsall Town Swifts played at I Burton. iJuitjn were in capital form, ttud won by four goals t J nil.

FIXIURES FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 23RD. I THE COMBINATION. I Buxton v. Northwich Victoria, at,Northwicb. Leek v. Chirk, at Leek. Everton v. Denton, at Everton. Macclesfield v. Stuke Swifts, at Stoke. Wrexham Tictoris T. Brymbo Institute, at Wrexham. Greaford T. Mancott and Pentre United, at Queensferry. Wrexham Gymnasium v. Oswestry Old BUJs, at Oswestry. Denbigh Y. Connah's Quay, at Denbigh. Westminster Hovers T. Saltne), at Stansty. Flint Y. St. Oswald's Swifts, at Flint. SOAMJea'S" CHAHlTY CUP. I FIRST ROUND. I Westminster Rovers v. Ruabon, at Stansty. Ilhos v. Rhostyllen, at Khostyllen. Wrexham Victoria v. Vron, at Chirk. SECOND ROUND. Rhyl Y. Mancott and Pentre United, at Queensferry. I Flint Y. Colwyn Bay, at Flint.

MR OSBORNE MORGAN AND THE PROPOSED ALBERT UNIVERSITY. A conference of the opponents to the proposed Albert University for London was held at the Memorial Hall, London, on Monday. Mr Charles S. Roundell presided. The resolutions proposed ex- pressed objections on the ground that the scheme made no provision for teaching by the University, and also that King's College, which would have a pre- ponderating influence in the government of the University, is by its charter an exclusively Church of England institution. The speakers included Mr Osborne Morgan, M.P.. who said twenty-five years almost to a day had passed since a meeting of Univer- sity men, convened by the chairman of the present meeting and his dear old friend Professor Fawcett— than whom civil and religiouR liberty never had a stauncher friend—assembled in his rooms to in- augurate the movement which ended in the repealing Univaisity TeeLts Act. He rejoiced the first opportunity he had to raise his voice in Parliament was in support of that propopal. (Hear, hear.) He considered the Privy Council had acted rashly a.id inconsiderately in this matter. He wished he could ehare the confidence that had been expres3ed in an appeal to the present Parliament, and as to the opposition of Mr Goichen to this scheme, he should believe it when he saw it.

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I TOURING IN THE EAST. I ITALY TO EGYPT. EXCITING ADVENTURE ON THE NILE. [FROM OCR CORRESPONDENT, j I b.b. RAMES £ S THE GREAT, EDFON, DEC. 26TH. Before leaving Italy, some reference should be made to the music of this musical people. When- ever opportunity presented itself, we listened to the strains of soloists, glee parties, and cathedral choirs, and also the 6nest bands of the country. The military bands play excellent music, and vie favorably with the best bands in London. The Italian Government appears to do more for the amusement and recreation of the people than we do in England, and bauds may be heard playing fine selections in the public parks, gardens, aud squares of the cities at almost every hour of the day. We heard much solo and choral singing of merit-and at times we were enchanted with the melodious strains which floated on the air. The Italians are a truly musical people. I have omitted to state that during our visit to Tivoli, Dr Russell Forbes introduced to us a novel and easy method of finding the points of the com- pass. Here it is point the short hand of your watch to the sun, and the centre between the long hand and twelve o'clock is due south. We have found this simple rule to be very useful and accurate, and it has been of great service through- out our tour. The afternoon before we left Venice, we sailed across the harbour to the Lido, a charming little island, the garden of Venice. On our return, we ascended the Campanile, or bell tower of St. Mark, to witness another glorious sunset, and to obtain a complete view of Venice, for this is the finest view-point in the city. Before sunset, we were aboard the P. and O. Steamship Hydaspes," gliding out of the beautiful harbour. A large crowd was on shore, shouting their God speeds," and a hundred handkerchiefs were waving from as many windows. It seemed like starting out afresh from home. As we crossed the bar, the full glory of the Queen of the Waters" was revealed to us. Far behind her graceful domes and towers were the lofty summits of the snow-capped Alps, and just above them was the setting sun, spreading a lovely glow over all. Never shall I forget that last look upon this fair city. The next morning we found ourselves anchored in the harbour of Ancona, a city set on a hill, founded by the Syracusians, who fled from the persecutions of Dicnysius. The following day (Sunday) was spent at Brindisi, and when we awoke the next morning we were far out upon the blue waters of the Adriatic. The voyage of the 'Hydaspes" was singularly pleasant and beautiful. The Bea was so calm that had it not been for the throb of the engine we should scarcely have felt the motion of the ship. There was such a rush for the Nile that every berth on board was taken, and some of the officers had to give up their cabins to make room for the passengers. Among those on board were Lord Reay, Ex- Gnvernor-General of Bombay, Lady Reay, and Lady Butler (Miss Thompson), the famous artist. During the voyage I had several conversations with Lady Butler on the subject of art and photography. Lady Butler said that though photography had now developed into a fine art, she had never been able to make use of I photography to aid her in her work, like some artists. She thought photogravure was doing a great work in reproducing the works of celebrated artists, but this process lacked clearness and dtfiniteness of outline. She greatly regretted that line engraving was becoming extinct, and she feared it would never be revived. I assured Lady Butler that I had derived intense pleasure from her pictures, especially the Balaclava Charge," which I had studied for hours together. Ah, yes," said Lady Butler, "I took great pains with that picture, and exceptional facilities were afforded me by the heroes themselves," No faces ever entranced me more in a picture than those in the forefront of the battle scene, the expressions are wonderful," I said. I am glad to hear you say that," remarked Lady Butler, those men came to me and sat for hours for their portraits, and told me all about the conflict. They also lent me their uniforms, for I was very particular about the details of this picture." We had an extraordinary girl on board. She dressed in the loudest and gayest style I ever saw. At table she wore a low dress with endless trimmings of bright colors, and her fingers were adorned with half-a-dozen rings. She talked in- cessantly. On deck she did not hesitate to show her striped stockings, which had all the colors of the rainbow. She wore a heavy ulster trimmed with tiger skin, nearly a foot wide, and she made a very good leopard. During the day she emoked two or three cigarettes, played a guitar, embellished with trimmings of many hues, sang comic songe, and carried a revolver. A curious coincidence was that at table d'ote she sat next to Lord Reay, and it was interesting to witness the sublime indiffer- ence with which he viewed this butterfly. On arriving at Alexandria we viaited the old and new parts of the city, and saw traces of the havoc caused by the bombardment of 1882. After visit- inc Pompey's pillar we had a delightful ride out- side the city gates, to the Botanical Gardens, where the eye feasted upon the stately palm, tropical plants of almost every species, flowers of brightest and richest hues and sweet fragrance, and orange trees laden with fruit. On our way back we passed the palace where Arabi Pasha resided before his fall. At dusk we arrived by rail in Cairo, and on the morning of December 15th we boarded the steamship Rameses the Great for an excursion upon the sacred Nile. Rameses the Great is the newest stfamer in Messrs Cooks' Nile services, and is beautifully fitted up in all its parts. Unlike most steamers, each passenger is provided with a state-room fur- nished with all modern convenience and comforts. There is also a large dining saloon, and a readitsg- room with an excellent collection of works of travel. The entire vessel is fitted up with the electric light and electric bells. The deck is much wider than the average steamboats, and forms a fine promenade. There is an ample supply of deck chairs, and an air of comfort prevails all round. Our party num- bered sixty-four, and included English, Scotch, Irish, Welsh-or at least several residents in Wales —Americans, Russians, Germans, French. Austrians, Italians, and Syrians. Among the passengers were a German Prince, Sir Henry and Lady Roscoe, and the eldest son of the late Charles Darwin. I inquired of the latter if Darwin had ever made Wales the seat of his studies. He said his father had paid repeated visits to Barmouth, and he believed he had visited Llangollen as a young man. All on board soon became sociable, and we all made merry with new friends. A pleasant surprise was awaiting us as we left our state rooms on Christmas morning, for the entire deck was profusely decorated with the feathery red palm, arranged in pretty festoons and arches on every side, and from bow to mast and mast to stern flags of all nations fluttered in the breezes. It was a pleasing sight, and as we assembled in little groups, the heartiest Christ- mas greetings resounded throughout the ship, We had been sailing up the river since daybreak, and an hour before noon we arrived at Esneh, the most picturesque and amusing city on the Upper Nile. We went ashore and spent a pleasant hour in the bazaars, and in the portico of the beautiful temple of ESReh, From Esneh we sailed to Edfon, where we visited another temple similar to that at Den- darch. It was for centuries completely hidden- with the exception of its magnificent plyon—by Arab huts and accumulations of earth. Under the auspices of Marietta Bey and the Khedive, the whole temple has been laid bare, and the traveller is now enabled to gaze upon the most perfect specimen of an Egyptian temple now extant. We climbed the lofty pylon-246 steps-to witness the sun set over the desert, and to gain another exten- sive view of the lovely Nile valley. What iro. pressed us most was the Arab village at our feet. Here every house and court of the inhabitants was laid bare to us, and we had the best insight into the domestic life of the people to be obtained in all Egypt. I had an inexpressible longing to take at least a dozen views of this remarkable scene, but alas all my plates were used,and the suu had gone down. Returning to the ship. I arranged with the captain to be put ashore at four o'clock next morn- ing, when the steamer would leave for Assouan, and I would follow during the day with the mail boat. After sunset the canvas was drawn round the steamer, and the deck was converted into a great saloon, decorated with flags, banners, ever- greens, and flowers, for the captain, doctor, crew, and Messrs. Thomas Cook and Son, had done all in their power to enhance our enjoyment on this festive day. Dinner was served in the usual fashion-turkey, beef, lamb, chicken, plum pudding, ices, awe,-t-meate, fruits, bon-bons, etc and a very merry party we were. Dinner over we all assembled on deck. After a general inter- change of compliments and a hundred references to Christmastide in our distant homes, music was heard in the centre of the deck, and soon old and young were dancing to the strains of a merry polka. Dancing was kept up until nearly mid- night. What a memorable Christmas was this. Promptly at the hour of four-two hours before sunrise, I was summoned to go ashore, The black sheikh of the donkey-boys was awaiting me on the Nile bank. I was warned on no account whatever to go into the village before day-break. In a few minutes the vessel steamed off, and I was left shivering on the bank with this native. A mile away was the mud village of Edfon with its dark inhabitants. I was the only white man in the place. The silvery crescent of the moon and numberless brilliant stars were overhead. The only sound which rent the air were the occasional howls of dogs, the braying of donkeys, and the creaking ef the shadoofs which had already begun their daily round. Should I for fear of evil man stand shivering on this sacred river's bank ? I No, your house, your home I exclaimed to my I guide. Less, lo 1 less than a dozen words ex. I hausted this man's knowledge of English, and I waa in a worse plight, for only three words of Arabic could I utter, namc-said (good morning), zaiac (how do you do), and the inevitable back- sheesh (gifts), to every question. Every inquiry, every remonstrance, the man would respond with the utmost complacence, Yes, air," 11 all right," very good." He could not get beyond this, nor could I. So at length, taking him by the arm, I walked him towards the village, pointing to my mouth in the star-light, I intimated that I wanted food. He took this in readily, and we soon arrived at his mud home. I then shivered my best, to show that I was cold. He therefore called up his three wives, and soon a rush fire was blazing in the little court of this strange dwelling. Little black faces were seen peering out of the tiny door- way I beckoned them to me, gave them back-sheesh," and took them on my knees in the presence of their mothers. Then the sheikh suddenly decamped, and left me with his wife and bairns. What thought I, am I to provide for, and live with these peculiar people ? What a strange hour was this By and by this Sheikh returned, carrying, with another Arab, a stretcher.^on which I was to lie. Th-3 poor fellow had ransacked the village for a bed for me. Presently, his father came, then three or four brothers, and half a dozen cousins and aunts, and the little court, and its surrounding kuts, speedily became crowded with black faces, who had come to see this curiosity. Northum- berland, Cumberland," I yelled out, and clapped my hands when they tumbled one over the other through the doorway. These b!ack people don't like long words. Calling the Sheikh, I moved my hands, and said I wanted no one but himself. Eventually I found myself in a dark hut, with a square bole for a window at one end, and a round hole at the top. The Sheikh lit a small oil lamp and this revealed four bare mud walls, seven or eight feet square, and a mud floor. In the centre was placed the rough couch, on which I reclined wrapped in my rug. Feeling very tired I went to sleep for about an hour, guarded by the Sheikh, who lay on the floor ,t my side. I rose at six o'clock just as the sun appeared on the eastern horizon, and partook of breakfast, which I brought from the ship. Enough had been provided for half-a-dozen, so I handed over nearly the whole to the Sheikh and his family. It was interesting to watch these people sit squat round a fire on the floor of the court, surrounded by a mud oven, and mud jars. The loaf, half chickens, cheese and oranges I had been able to provide, were deposited in a rush basket or bowl. The husband sat on the ground, and round him gathered his three wives and four children. The women with their thick black lips, but handsome eyes, drew their blue garments around, their eyes and mouths being only visible. All nibbled away out of this basket, and as they ate, theirfowls walked in and out to pick up the crumbs, while the donkey awaited his portion in the corner. Just as the meal was over, I slung the camera aronnd my neck, and taking focus, click went the shutter, and up jumped the wo- men as if they had been shot. "Don't distress yourselves" I cried, "There is no harm done." Handingoverafurtherainstalmentof" backsheesh" to the women, they smiled, bowed, and placed their hands, first on their hearts, and then on their heads, and all was well. The Sheikh then accom- panied me to the temple, and we ascended the pylon. Having taken several" shotB" at the in. teresting village beneath, we entered the temple. and also scrambled up an embankment, where otner scenes presented themselves. We afterwards went into the heart of the village, and into many of the huts, where the men have two, three, and four l wives according to their position. The harems presented a very curious spectacle. How the people opened their eyes and mouths at this early visitor, and what attention the camera and white helmet excited Scene after scene flashed into the camera, and I was quickly surrounded by a crowd of men in black and white costumes and colored turbans, women in blue garments, and boys and girls naked, every face shining like ebony in the sunlight. Crie3 of Backsheesh rent the air from a hundred throats. What was I to do ? I had not more than twenty Kgyptian coins left, and what were they among so many. I was hemmed in on all sides. How was I to effect an escape ? Holding my sides I gave a loud guffaw and laughed uproarious. Everyone followed the example. What a chorus and what merriment! Everyone was in perfect good humor. Holding a coin in my hand I cast it in the air. What a shout and what a scramble Children tumbled head over heels. Then followed another coin and another rush, and women and children were with their faces bowed to the dust. The line was broken, and I was set at liberty. We then went to the village square, at the head of which was the Mahomedan mosque, with its lofty minaret. I pointed up, aLd up, and up at the minaret, and said I wanted to ascend. No, no this was sacred ground. I must I must I exclaimed and off ran the sheikh for the village priest. In a few moments an aged man, with long grey beard and a flowing gown, appeared, escorted by six canons or subordinates. I bowed very reverentially, and the priest bowed his acknow- ledgment, and shook hands cordially. 1 pointed up to the minaret, but the old man gravely shook his bead. I then pointed to the camera, and tried to draw an imaginary picture of the venerable gentleman, CM flock, and the village. This pleased the old man, and, after much ceremony, was admitted to the sacred precincts. The rough mattress on the mud floor of the church was taken up after the priest and his sheikhs had passed over it-for I was, of course, a heretic, and must not touch it. The priest and his followers led the way up the tower, and arriving at the narrow outer gallery-where at daybreak I had heard the shrill voice of the sheikh, in musical strains, call the people to prayer-I took several pictures of the village, and we descended. At the entrance to the mosque I parted with the veteran and his followers, amid much bowing and kissing of hands and then wended my way to the postal steamer, which pulled up to the bank sharp at eleven o'clock, and, boarding her, I penned this story for the delecta- tion of our readers and friends. On reaching Rameses the Great" I was warmly greeted by friends, and had to narrate my adventure to several groups.

HOPE WHISPERS. I The two new cottages in Lower-street, Caergwr!e, are quite a bright feature of this street, Where is the Ambulance Class that was talked of for Penyffordd ? Are they too busy there electing their County Council representative ? The late Mr Carstairs Jones was a generous neigh- bour and a conscientious gentleman. The Volunteer ball has been postponed indefinitely as a mark of loyal sympathy with the Itoyal Family. The Church concert for the same reason did not take place on Monday night. Could not the London and North- Western Railway Authorities be persuaded to erect a waiting-room at Hope Junction station. At present there is merely a shed, and travellers think of Siberia whilst waiting there without a lire. The Hawarden Volunteers have sccurEd theaervicel of the Denbighshire Hussars Band. Nothing like a little maitial music for enrolment purposes. The Presbyterians realised a good sum by their re- cent concert. Thirteen degrees of frost were registered on Satur- day. They apt in solemn counci!, but the document was consigned to the flames. Many a lesson of thoughtful kindness might now he taught to the young—by feeding our feathered bil eds this cold and stormy weather." It is astonishing how tame these little things have become. We aie threatened with a Constitutional phenom- enon— a Conservative workingman lecturer, and this for a wetk. Oh said one of our Radical friends complacently, Let him come." By the way, The Liberationist" is being circu- lated in the village. Snow-balling is a healthy exercise, but what about young men brutally snow-balling people coming home from places of worship on Sunday. One stalwart citizen, whose daughters were thus insulted, is hunting for the miscreants with a club. A harrowing scene may be expected. Not only were they brutal, but their language was foul. Lively times are now at hand, and the free and independent citizen will giva his unbiassed opinion of the merits and demeiits of County Council candidates with the most charming franktiesf. By the way, the successful candidate can return the compliment for the next three years. Oh Ah said one of our wiseacres, and when he heard about the Sarn-lane improvement, They'll be putting all the bits of lanes on the rates directly. But it was'nt so in my time." Our magistrates are determined that the term "iona fide" traveller shall be used literally. A lady in this district has received a letter from a relative, a missionary in China, who stateB, that in consequence of the probability of war there, no more missionaries are to be sent out at present.

No betf can ring so loudly as a good advertisement. People will believe what they can see rather thaa what they hear.

WREXHAM SCHOOL BOARD. The first meeting of the new Board was hehl. (Friday) afternoon, at the Guildball, when there were pre sent:MrJ. Oswell Bury, Mr William Thomas, Mr K. W. Evans, and Mr R. Sauvage; Mr Ashton Bradley, clerk, and Mr Lloyd Jones, attendance officer. The CLERK took the chair and reported that he had received a communication from the Town Cleik, Siting that Mr J. Oswell Bury, Mr R. W. Evans, Sir Robert Egerton, Mr John Francis, Mr Robert Sauvage, anil Mr William Thomas had been duly eI. cted members of the School Board. Mr WILLIAM THOMAS said he rase with very great plea- sure. and great confidence to propose th-it their latw chairman, Sir Robert Egertoo, by re-elicted chairman for the ensuing three years. (Hear, hear.) He feit contiJent that the duties of chairman would be well and ab!y dis- charged by Sir Robert and he had ths utmost pleasure in proposing his re-election. Mr R. W. EVANS seconded. He said that, as a new member, he had every confillence in Sir Robert ERerton. The resolution was c: rried unanimously. Mr J. OSWELL BURY proposed that Mr John Fran-is bs appointed vice-chairman. Mr Francis had proved by his Tery[repu'.ar at enciance that he took a great iutere-t in the work. He was sorry to learn that Mr Francis w,Ls in the hands of a la grippe but he hoped he woukl have a speedy restoration to health. (Hear, heir.) Mr EVANS seconded, and the resolution was agreed to. MR WM. THOMAS was then voted to the chair, and the clerk said that only six members hdd been electtd on the Board, and that it would be neci ssary to e'ect another. MR J. OSWELL BURY proposed that the Very Rev Can' U Hopkins be elected upon the Board. He h.1 served and attended well in the past, and be felt that he or someone belonging to his Church, was entitled to a seat on the Uoard. MR EVANS seconded. The CHAIRMAN said that, having hid the honor and pleasure of fitting on the Board for the past thret) year. he could bear testimony, if it were necessary, that Canon Hopkins had been of very great service to the B >f>rd, and he should very much regret, if through any aiiihap, he was not upon the present Board. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Attendance Officer said he had no report to nuke, as the schools had just been re-opened. He was sorry to say that the attendance at the schools was very bad, owing to the prevalence of sickness in the town. The CLERK read a lengthy'c,)wruunicat ion from the Educational Department, with reference to the application by the Stansty Board to the Wrexham Board, for a coil bination under Section 52, of the Elementary education Act, 1 70. The letter stated that Her Majesty's Inspector, to whom the question hal been referred, concurred with the Stansty School Board in the opinion that the Wrexham schools were not within reasonable reach of thu children ia question, and that those children could not be expected to do otherwise than attend the Rhosdilu School, unless further school accommodation was provided for them in the neighbourhood of their homes. In August last the Stansty Board wn.te, stating that the Wrexham children who attended Khosidu Schools cme from the following placesIthosd<!u-ro;u' 19 Spring-road (town side), 14 Cunliffe-street, 14 Cross- street, 6; Lome-street, 54; George-street, J Garden-road, 6; Fiorenee-street, '59; south of Groavenor-roid, lti total, 191. upon the facts of the case, it appeareu to my lords that the claims of Stansty for a con- tribution from Wrexham was a reasonable one, and it was accordingly pointed out that unless theWrexbam Board had anything to allege which might alter the opinion of their lordships, it would become the duty of the depart- ment, if the Board continued to refuse a combination with the Stansty Board, to issue notices under the statute with a vitw to making the Wrexham Board contributory to the Stansty Board. Draft forms for combination were en- closed. Mr BURY said it was not unreasonable to ask children from the streets named to walk to the schools in the town. He was of opinion that a very strong protest should he made against any such combination as that suggested, since theie was amp e accommodation for thech'ldten from Khosidu in the schools in the town. He thought himself that there was not much differer.ee in the distance between Lome- street and thi British School and the distance between Lome street and the stansty -cliool. After some discussion the drawing up of a reply was left to the chairman (Sir Robert Egerton) and the clerk. It was decided that the Board should meet on the third Friday in the month as previously, the date to be altered J found nece sary. [file above appeared in a portion of our List issue.]

FLINT. LIBERAL MEETING.—A large and enthusiastic Liberal meeting was held on Friday evening, to sup- port the candidature of Mr Herbert Lewis for the Boroughs. Alderman Sydney Muapratt presided, and moved a vote of condolence with the Royal Family on the death of the Duke of Clarence, the andiei c' standing and passing the vote in silence. Letters apologising for non-attendance were received from Mr Edward Evans, jun., chairman of the Liver- pool Federation, Mr Stephen Williamson, M.P., Mr Edwin Muspratt, the mayor of Flint, Mr J. T. Brunner, M.P., and Mr Samuel Snaith, M.P.—Mr Herbeit Lewis endorsed the expression of sympathy with the Royal Family. At the commencement of his adilres he promised to ieply at an early date to five printpd queiitiol-s handed to him by a deputation from the Licensed Victuallers Association, saying it would be more satisfactory to read them over carefully and reply to them in writing. He said he came be. fore the meeting with a clean sheet, having never be. fore said a single word againtt Home Mule or in favor of coercion. He supported it on the grounds of liberty and justice. (Cheerg.) When H: me Rule was pa.'S'd, people would wonder at the delay in parsing it, and would be asliained that justice had been so long denied t) the country which had been so cruelly and shamefully treated in the Fat. One might well be surprised that such oppression as she had had to endure had not resulted in a greater measure of retail ition. As Englishmen an d Welsh- men, they deeired a certain amount of time to be spent on local affairs, and Ireland might he held to take up an unconscionable amount of time but the question, together with that ol Welsh Disestablishment, must take the precfdence, and if possible be run con- currently.-Mr T. D. Sullivan, of Dublin, afterwards addressed the meeting.

POSITIVE CORN, WART AND BUNION CURE.-A safe and certain remedy without pain. This new pre para on causes the most obstinate corn to shell otf in two nights, and gives a free and healthy action to the skin. Price, with brush, lOd,; per post —JAMEB FISHER EDISBUBY, M.P.S. Nolth Wales Pharmacy 3, Hifh-street, Wrexham. 8C8 —It is stated from Posen that on Sunday night a man who was in prison awaiting his tri il, murdered the warder, dressed himself in his clotiies, aud left the prison. It is curious that exactly the came crime, under the game circumstances, was com- mitted on Saturday in Casscl,

Mazawattee HIGH-CLASS TEA. Nothing of late years seems to have escaped the craze for cheapness, at the sacrifice of Real Quality. TEA has been singled out as fair game for the onslaught of adver- tisers, who have vied with each other to deprave the taste of the public by appealingto their pockets at the expense of their palates. The public, nauseated with the rubbish that has been so persistently forced upon them, have hailed with gratitude the advent of the MAZAWATTEE TEAS. These High-Class Teas have met a long-felt want, and it is universally acknowledged that they RECALL THE DELICIOUS CHINA TEAS OF THIRTY YEARS AGO. Mazawattee "The standard brand" for' fin e quality.955 "Distinctly Tea of the" "highest character," aselevating the public" "taste." Prices-lItO, 2/ 2/4, 110 and 4/- per lb.; in l-b., f-lb. & i-lb. Packets; and. also 3-1 b. & 6-lb. Tins. SOLD BY WHEXHAM, H. AND T. JOME3, AND AT YORK ST Bala, J. PARRY. Mai pa*, T. HARTSHORN, Qld Connah's Quay, S. VlCKERS. Hall-street. Corwen, J. PAitRy. Mold, HUMPHREY LEWIS, Denbigh, W. CLWYD PLERCF, 74 & 7G. High street. Crown-squatf. Oswestry. E. R THOMPSOV, Ellesmcre, FRANCIS FITZ- 2 & 3, Marhet-stroet. JOHN. 3, Cross-street. Overton, F. FITZJOKN. Llangollen, E. H. MATTiiFws, Ruthin, E. HeGREs. Bridge-street. Whitchurch, G. H. MARGAN. Hawarden, HUGH DAVIES. 2552