The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

THE FARMER'S COLUMN. vvvvvvv'Vvv," A very simple way af preserving cheeses for a long time is by dipping them occasionally in either boiling broth or boiling milk. The broth in which ham or bacon has been boilecl answers the purpose well. The cheese should be wrapped in a cloth, and immersed in the boilinsc liquid for two or three minute?, when all animal life will be destroyed without injuring the cheese.— The Farm Journal. „ The first annual meeting of the members of the farmers Alli- ance was held on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Freemasons' Tavern Mr G. W. Latham, of Sindbach, Cheshire, in the chair. The report was of a favourable character, and one of the main features of the proceedings was the adoption of the reform of the law of settlement and entail as a part of the programme. A public meeting took place in the evening, Mr Samuelson, M.P., ^At^aT meeting of the Council of the Royal Agricultural So- ciety on Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Prince of Wales was elected a trustee of the society. From the annual report it appears that the funded capital of the society has been drawn on during the current year to the extent of £14,000, principally through the loss occasioned bv the Kilburn Exhibition, but the annual income had been largely increased by the addition of nearly 1,300 members. The Education Committee, as the result of their experience, state that they saw no reason to regret the course the Council were pursuing in offering-prizes and scholar- ships, though they were by no means satisfied with the number of competitors for the latter. If masters of schools were aware of the advantages offered, the committee believed that they would receive more applications, and a more general attempt would be made in country schools to teach the principles of agri- culture, and the elements of chemistry, mechanics, and mensura- tion.

CENTRAL CHAMBER OF AGRICULTURE. LORD HUNTLY ON AGRICULTURAL DEPRESSION, At a meeting of the Central Chamber of Agriculture held on Wednesday, December 10, a resolution was passed that the corn returns as now collected were misleading, and that enquiry into the subject should be made by a select committee. The Marquis of Huntly, who presided, on retiring from offie saId there were thousands of acres in the Midland Counties which anybody could have rent free for two or three years on undertaking to farm it and pay the rates. In his opinion, the time had ç come when there should be a revaluation of laud, reductions of rents, and, almost everywhere, fresh bargains between landlord and tenant. He urged upon all agriculturists to expedite the labours of the Royal Comruission now sitting to enquire into the Agricultural depression. At the same time, it must be remembered that the great thing was to obtain an early report, and not to allow the great and crying demands of agriculturists to wait upon the labours of the Commission. His Lordship then touched upon the various points which should chum the immediate attention of the Chamber—amongst others, local taxation and hereditary and unjust taxes. How was it that so many persons of wealth paid so little in support of the poor ? If a special income tax were levied under certain schedules now passed over, a penny in the pound would raise a large sum to go to the relief of the poor. As to the police rate, he believed that the police force ought to be maintained out of the Imperial Exchequer. As to the tithes of England, although he did not object to tithes, he did to the system on which they were levied. He pointed to the fact that in many towns whilst corn was sold by the measure, in others it was sold by weight. He also referred to the great burden laid upon the agriculturists by the education rate, and he asked why they should be called unon to bear so unequal a charge, which was equal to an income-tax of lid. in the pound on the farmer. If the agriculturist were to pay so much. surely schools of agriculture ought to be promoted throughout the country. After referring to the highway rate, the speaker advocated the institution of the appointment of a boundary commissioner. He strongly urged upon the Legisla- ture simplification in the transfer oNand, but to carry this into effect it would be necessary to obtain the assistance of the lawyers to sweep away the legal cobwebs which surrounded this question. The meeting afterwards proceeded to the election of eight subscription members of the Central Chamber to be mem- bers of the Council, in lieu of those members retiring by rota- tion. The retiring members, with the exception of Mr W. C. Little and Mr G. F. Muntz, offered themselves for re-election. The result of the election was the return of the following gentle- men The Marquis of Huntly, Mr Jasper More, MrThos. Arkell, Mr J. Bell. Mr J. Bowen Jones, Mr T. Willson, Mr Caldecott, and Mr G. Smithie8.

THE SMITHFIELD CLUB SHOW. There were 239 entries of cattle, acainst 182 last year, and 175 in 1877 but those of sheep and pigs wore less than in 1878. The quality of the cattle was remarkably good—better in fact than it has been for some years. The Short Horns, probably, have never bqen excelled. The class for steers not exceeding 2J years old comprised seven animals. Mr. II D. Adamson's steer, which took the Elkington Challenge Cup, was placed first in his class, and had a long contest with Mr R. Stratton's heifer, Wild Flower," for the Breed Cup as the best Short Horn the award ultimately falling to the heifer, which had the advantage of fourteen months in age, and 287 lbs. in weight, but was not so evenly fed, nor did she represent the quality and early ma- turity that the steer does. This heifer, which stood only third in the corresponding class at Bingley Hall—being beaten by Mr RatclifFs "Priory Princess," which stooo in the extra stock class at Islington—took also the champion plate of 100 guineas as the best beast, defeating the Birmingham champion. Mr J. D. Bult's steer that took second prize at Bingley Hall was not placed at Islington but Mr J. Perry's was third, as at Bingley HalL In the older class, Mr A. E. W. Darby's steer took the first place as it did in the corrcsoondinsr class at Bingley Hall. In the class for older oxen the Hon. Walter Stuart's plain But massive and exceedingly firm-handling ox, which was unnoticed at Bingley Hall, was placed first in the class. He was the heaviest beast at the Birmingham Show, and appeared to be the heaviest at Islington. For heifers, the Prince of Wales was second, and Colonel Loyd Lindsay, M.P., third. For cows, Mr J. Stratton was first, and Mr W. Graham second. The Herefords mustered strongly, and the prize-takers at Bingley Hall were present. Mrs. Edwards's "Leonora" takes the Breed Cup as the best Hereford, and the first and second prize oxen were in the same position in which they stood at Bingley Hall. The judges commended the younger steer class, and highly commended the older one. In the former the first anti second prizes were awarded to Mr. F. Platt, amI the thinl to Mr. R. Heisthway. In the latter, Mr R. Wortley was first, Mr Phipps, M.P., second, and Mr G. Bright third. For steers or oxen above three years and six months oM, and not exceed- ing four years and six months old, Mr J. Wortley was first, Mr J. Pritchard second, and MrW. Taylor tlrrd. Among the Devons were some excellent specimens of the breed. The cup for the best Devon was won by a four-year-old ox, exhibited by Mr J. Walter, M. P. The winner of the first prize at Bingly Hall, a" South Ham" Devon, was not noticed at Islington. Scotch breeds were a numerous collection, West Highlanders being in strong force. There was no animal amongst them of very great merit; and tbe same mifjht be said of the Polled Scots, although the first prize heifer, exhibited by Sir W. Gordon Cumming, was undoubtedly a good one. Mr..T. Merson's heifer, which was second in her class, and won the President's prize at Bingley Hall as the best animal bred and fed by the exhibitor, was not noticed by tfte judges. The sheep on the whole, excellent. In the yearling Leicester class, Mr3 Perry Herrick took the chief honours. The Cotswolds were few, but mostly good. Messrs. Hul- bert's lambs were extraordinary for size and weight of wool. The Lincolns were also few, but there were some excellent pens; Mr. Dunn's wethers and Mr. Smith's ewes being remarkable for weight of cn rcaso and wool. The SoutlT- downs were weak as a whole; but Mr. Humphrey's first shearlings were grand for character, form, and good feeding, while their apparent greater weight no doubt very properly influenced to judges on this occasion in their favour. The Mer- ton second and third prize pens were very fine, as usual. In the ewes the Earl of Suffolk's first prize pen wer", of ooù form amI very elegant in features, which are improved by their brilliant eyes. In the Hampshires Mr. Morrison had a pen of lambs that were simply wonderful. They wer, estimated at home to aver- ae 311bs. pAr quarter at nine months and one week of age, and Were of the same weight as the first prize pen of shearling Shrop- shires. The Shropshire classes were the weakest for some years. The Chesham first prize pen were as smart as they usually appear, and Mr. Nock's second were large and good mutton for consumers. Mr. Nock's Iambs were also strong and good. The Oxfordshires were the strongest classes in the hall. Mr. Cooper's first prize pen were breed from the stock of lIr. Treadwell, and they were first at Bedford and Aylesbury. Of the various breeds of pigs there were some highly praise- worthy specimens. The Queen took a, first prize with a capital pen of small whites. The winners of the breed cups were For the best pen of any white breed, the Earl of Radnor; for the best pen of any black breed, Mr. Wheeler for the best pen of Berkshires, Lord Chesham; for the best pen of any other breed, Mr. T. Coates. The seedsmen's stands were, as usual, an attractive feature of the show. Messrs. Sutton and Sons, Reading, exhibited what may justly be termed an agricultural and horticultural museum. Roots,of course, formed a prominent part of the stand, including some splendid specimens of Messrs. Suttons' improved varieties of mangold, swedo, and turnip. Suttons' Mammoth Long Red Mangold was represented by some magnificent speci- mens, when the past unfavourable season is considered. Sut- tons' Berks Prize Yellow Globe and Golden Tankard Yellow- fleshed Mangolds were also well represented; and Suttons' Champion Swede, a variety which has just been a, warded Messrs. Proctor and Ryland's prize of fifteen guineas for the best five acres of swedes in fifteen counties. Among the turnips Were some fine specimens of Suttons' Imperial Green Globe and Suttons' Purple-top Mammoth. Messrs. Sutton also made a very fine display of potatoes, including some capital samples of that popular disease-resisting variety, Suttons' Magnum Bonum. Suttons' Woodstock Kidney, introduced by the Reading firm last season, has won several special prizes as the handsomest pota- to in commerce. The two wings of the stand were filled with a collection of 1,000 different sorts of farm, vegetable, and flower seeds, surmounted by 300 varieties of natural grasses, in- cluding those which Messrs. Sutton use in their mixtures for laying down land to permanent pasture and other^purposes. The following were amongst the prize-takers :— CATTLE. HEREFORD BREED.—Steers not exceeding two years and six months old—3, Robert Heighway of Newnham, Yockleton, Shropshire. Steers not exceeding three years and six months- 3, George Bright of Broom, Ashton-on-Clun, Salop, Steers or oxen above three years and six months, and not exceeding four years and six months old—2, John Pritchard of Stanmore, Bridgnorth. Cows, when above four years old, that must have had at least one live calf—2, John Pritchard of Stanmore, Bridgnorth, SHORTHORNED BREED.—Steers not exceeding two years and six months old-3, John Pery of Acton Pigot, Condover, Shrop- s.e'j -tirr^.no,fc exceeding three years and six months old—1, ,Vr r.Tx TJ P,? y Little Ness, Shrewsbury. WELSH BREED.Steers or oxen (runts) of any age-I, G. W Duff Assheton-Smith of Vaynol Park, Bangor, Carnarvonshire' SHEEP. SHROPSHIRE BREED. Fat wether sheep of the Shropshire breed, one year old (under twenty-two months)-2 Thomas Nock of Sutton Maddock, Shifnal. Fat wether lambs of the Shrop- shire breed, born m the year 1879-1, Thomas Nock of Sutton Maddock, Shifnal.

THE FARMER'S ALLIANCE. Now that the Farmers' Alliance have added to their programme "the reform of the laws affectmg the owner- ship and transfer of land," we feel that they deserve the cordial support of all who are interested in the welfare of Agriculture, and, therefore, of the whole country. Hitherto we have felt that they lacked either sagacity or courage. Now that reproach is removed, and the Alhace tnay be of great service to agriculture, and help to brlg about a beneficent reform. With every object they aim we cannot profess to agree; but here is an Association formed to encourage greater freedom in the cultivation or the soil and the disposal of its produce, to obtain the aboli- tion of the law of distress and other laws which operate un- fairly upon the ownership and occupation of land, to reform the game laws, and to establish County Boards. These objects we can heartily agree with, and if any of the items in the programme are opposed to sound principles, the members who think so may strive to modify or Repeal them. The Association is the first thoroughly independent association of agriculturists that we remember In our day, and as such we wish it success. Some time ago, we understand, an attempt was made, by Mr. Edward Davies of Dolcaradog, to enlist the interest of the farmers of Wales in the Alliance, but his appeals met ^ith a faint response. We hope. however, that as the ob- jects of the Alliance become better known in the Princi- pality, many of the Welsh agriculturists will join its ranks. We shall probably say something more on the subject at a future time. -=

TIDE TABLE FOR ABERYSTWYTH, ABERDOVEY, AND BARMOUTH. Dec. Aberystwyth. Aberdovey. j Barmouth. — a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. ii 17 — 0 12 11 26 — Sat.20 0 6 0 31 0 35 1 0 0 15 0 40 Sun.21 0 56 1 22 1 25 1 51 1 5 1 31 Mon.22 1 47 2 20 2 16 2 49 1 56 2 29 Tues.23 2 54 3 30 3 23 3 59 3 3 3 39 Wed.24 4 3 4 35 4 32 5 4 4 12 4 44 Thur.25 5 5 5 20 5 34 5 49 5 14 5 29

RACING FIXTURES. Manchester January 1

COURSING FIXTURES. Halston December 19 Xydbury North (Salop) December 31

MARKET REPORTS. CORN AVERAGES, For the week ending December 13. The following are the quantities sold and the prices this year and last year:— QUANTITIES »C>r.D. PRICES. This year. Last vear. This year. Last year. Wheat. 41,663 61,963 46s. 2d. 40s. lOd. Barley. 81,590 88,170 38s. 6d. 38s. lOd. Oats 4,724 4,371 21s. 4d. 21s. 6d. Corn, &c. LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY.—The market for wheat to-day was quiet, and prices occasionally id. V eexital lower than on Friday. Flour in moderate demand, without change. Beans command Corn, &c. LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY.—The market for wheat to-day was quiet, and prices occasionally Id.$cental lower than on Friday. Flour in moderate demand, without change. Beans command full prices. Peas unchanged. Indian corn dull, and Id. cental lower for mixed American; but Galatz, owing to scarcity, holds an exceptionally firm position. PRICES (this day). a. d. a. d. American Wheat,$100 lt>s 10 6 to 11 10 Californian Flour,$100 tbs 14 3 15 3 Malting Barley, V 100 lbs 0 0 0 0 Grinding Barley,$100 lbs 6 3 6 8 English Oats, 100 lbs 6 10 9 6 Canadian Peas, 100 lbs 7 0 7 1 Egyptian Beans,$100 lbs 7 9 7 11 Indian corn, American new white 6 4 6 6 mixed American 5 11 5 11J Malt, pale new English. Quarter 60 0 72 0 LONDON, WEDNESDAY.—The market was quiet, and prices unaltered for both wheat and flour. Oats dull of sale, without change in value. Maize tirm. Barley, beans, and peas were quoted the same as last Monday.—Arrivals: British barley, 200 quarters. Foreign wheat, 46,700 quarters barley, 14,140 quar- ters oats, 33,580 quarters; maize, 2,380 quarters; flour, 10,080 sacks and 1,950 barrels. CURRENT PRICES OF GRAIN AT MARK LANE. S. s. Wheat, new Essex and Kent (white) 50 to 62 Ditto ditto (red). 45 56 Wheat, Norfolk, Lincoln, and Yorkshire, new (red). 50 66 Barley (Chevalier) I 42 52 Malt, English pale, new 66 72 Oats, English feed 23 25 Beans (Mazagan) 34 37 Peas, white boilers (English) 34 38 (foreign) 40 Alaize 30 34 Flour, Town Households, %S 260 44s. to 50s. MANCHESTER, THURSDAY.—The market this morning was more animated in tone. English,wheat realized Is.$quarter more, and foreign ~d. to 4d. 4M cental over the rates of last week, with a large business. Flour generally Is. @ sack higher, Eng- lish selling more freely, but Hungarian still stagnant. Oats were Id. 40 bushel dearer. Beans firm, and maize advanced Is. V quarter. LIVERPOOL, FRIDAV. There was a fair trade doing in wheat, at a general rise of 2d. cental. A greater advance was asked at the opening, but it checked business. Flour 6d. to Is. 13J sack dearer. Beans rather in sellers' favour. Peas steady. Maize in full request, at Id. to Ild. V cental advance—mixed quoted at (is. nett. LONDON, MONDAY.—The market was quiet, but firm. Both English and foreign wheat were quoted Is. dearer on the week, but not much business done. Flour steady, and 6d. V sack and barrel dearer than last Monday. Oats dull, and rather easier to buy. Barley dull, but unaltered. Beans and peas unchanged. Seed market quiet, but firm.—Arrivals: British wheat, 4,383 quarters; barley,2,905quari^rs; oats, 906 quarters; flour, 19,918. Foreign wheat, 65,175 quarters; barley, 11,936 quarters; oats, 41,667 quarters; maize, 8,604 quarters; flour, 10,696 sacks and 2,049 barrels. WAKEFIELD, FRIDAY. — There was a better tone in the wheat trade this morning, and prices of most descriptions were 2s. v quarter dearer on the week. Barley in fair request, best samples commanding rather more money. Maize Is. ai quarter dearer, and a limited supply..Beans and oats rather higher. SHREWSBURY, SATURDAY.—Our market was well atten ed. Mnctl inferior grain was offered for sale, but not disposed of. Good samples of wheat and barley were freely purchased, at last week's full rates. s. d. s. d. White Wheat, V 75 fi>s. 6 0 @ 8 8 Hell ditto „ 6 0 8 3 Barley (malting)$70 tt>s 5 3 6 6 Barley (grinding) 4 0 4 6 Oats, # Z2a lbs 16 0 18 0 Beans, lbs 23 0 24 0 .Pea:>, 'f¡J :\b lus. 15 0 16 0 Halt, to imperial bushel 8 6 9 0 BRIDGNORTH, SATURDAY.—The following were the prices at this market White wheat, 7s. 0d. to 8s. 6d. <¡¡J 72 lbs.; red wheat, old, Os. (où. to Os. Ocl.; red, new, 6s. 8d. to 8s. 2d. Malting barley, 42s. to 45s. V iinp. quarter; grinding barley, 12s. 6d to 13s. 6d.$200 tbs. Beans, OOs. Od. to 00s. Od. -0 200 lbs. Peas, OOs. Od. to 003. Od. V 200 tbs. Oats, 13s. 6d. to 18s 6a V 160 lbs. Indian corn, 12s. 6d. to 13s. 9ti. 40 200 lbs. Malt, 8s. 6d. to 9s. Od. V imperial bushel.—There was a small attendance, and scarcely any business was done. Prices showed an upward tendency. f CHESTER, SATURDAY. There was an average attendance at this market. English wheat sold at 7s. to 7s. ijd. V 75 lbs. according to quality. No change in oats. i WELSHPOOL, MONDAY.—Wheat, 8s. 6d. to 9s. Od. 19 80 lbs.; barley, 5s. Od. to 6s. 6d. V 40 quarts; oats, 16s. Od. to 20s. 0..1.; eggs, 00 to 8 for a shilling; butter, Is 6d. to Is. 8d.$lb.; fowis, 3s. 6d. to 4s Gel. couple; ducks, 5s. Ocl. to 6s. Oil. couple; geese, 7s. 0d. to 9s. Ocl. each.; turkeys, 7s. øel. to 15s. CK. y;«cu; potatoes, 0s. Od. to 58. 0d. V 90 lbs. NEWTOWN, TUESDAY (Dec. 16) —Wheat, Os, Od. to 0s. Od. 4 75 lbs. barley, Os. Od. to 0s. Od.; oats, 00s. to 00s. eggs, 0 to 8 for a shilling; butter, Is. 6d. to lH. 8d.$lb.; iowis, 3s. 0 l. to 5s. Od. co3 couple -1 ducks, Os. Od. to (is. Od, y couple; gees-j, 4s. 6d. to 8s. each; turkeys, 4s. 6d. to 13s. each; potato; 7 lbs. for;sixpellce; beei, 8d. to 9d. lb.; mutton, 7d. to 8,t1" veal, 0d. to Od.; lamb, lid. to Oil.; pork, 7d. to Sid., OSWESTRY, WEDNESDAY (Dec. 17).—The following were the quotations: White wheat, Os. Od. to Os. Od. êj¡J 75 tbs. red wheat, 7s. 6d. to Ss. Od. 20 75 lbs.; barley, 23s. 6d. to 25s. 6d. V 280 lbs.; oats, 14s. ad, to 15s. 6i. f 200 lbs.; Indian corn, Os. Od. to Os. Od. ii cell tal better, 1. 5d. t« Is. 6d. "j¡J lb.; eggs, 00 to 8 for a shil- ling; fowls, 3s. Od. to 4". O i. zV couple; ducks, 4s. 6d. to 5s. o(A.; geeso, Os. Od. tki Os. Od. each; turkeys, Os, Od. to Os. Od. each; potatoes, Is. 4d. r" Is. ed.$score.. WREXHAM, THURSDAY.—Wheat, 6s. 4d. to 7s. Od. V 75 &3.; barley, 4s. Od. to 5s. 9d.; oats, 3s. 6d. to 4s. Od.; butter, Is. 5d. to Is. (id. V 16 oz.; eggs, 7 to 8 for a shilling; fowls, 3s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. V couple; ducks, 4s. Od. to 5s. 0d.$couple; geese, Os. to Os each pota toes, 4s. (ict. to 511. Od. 40 90 tbs. Cattle. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY.—There were at market 2,684 beasts and 8,727 sheep, showing a large falling-off in tne supply, which is something unusual at this time of the year. There was no foreign stock of any description on offer this morning. A large number of country customers attended the market. Prices were well maintained, and advancing.—Prices: Best beasts, 8d. to 8id- t-3 lb.; .second ditto, 6d. to 71d.; Irish sheep, 7d. to Did.; Scotch ditto, 7d. to 91d. METROPOLITAN, MONDAY.—This being the gieat day of the yew, the market was busy. An extremely short supply of good beasts. Choice cattle realized higher rates, and competition was keen. Prime beef 6s. 2 to 6s. 4d.$8 lbs.; more demand also for middling and useful qualities, at slightly increased rates. An early clearance was made. The British supply comprised 2,000 Scotch, 6dJ Irish, 200 Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, 2,320 Midland and Home Counties, and 22U Western Counties beasts. The sheep market was active, at advanced rates. Pig trade depressed and lower- Average prices: Beef. 4s. to 6s. 2d.; mutton, 5s. Od. to 7s. 0d.; veal, 5s. Od. to 6s. Od.; pork, 3s. Sd. to 4s. 4d. The stock on offer consisted of 5,620 beasts, 10,290 sheep, 110 calves, and 40 pigs; included in which were 280 foreign beasts anu "i 21 sheep BIRMINGHAM, TUESDAY.—We had a good supply of beasts, 446 of which met a steady demand, making 6d. to 7Jd. ;¡jI lb., and good heifers and Herefords Sid. Good show of sheep (963); trade steady, making 6Jd. to 9d. 41 It). Good supply of pigs (485); trade slow.—Bacon pigs, 9s. Od. to 9s. 3d. zO score sows, 7s. 6d. to 8s. Od. porkets, 9s. 3d. to 9s. 9d. SALFORD, TUESDAY. To-day being the great Christmas market, there was a large attendance of butchers. The number of beasts was quite up to the average of former years, but the weight of meat will not compare favourably with that of List year. The quality of sheep was not much better than at any ordinary market. A brisk trade was done in beasts, and best advanced id. e* lb. Dull trade for sheep, but for a few lots of prime higher prices had to be paid. Calves advanced from ill. ta I'd. V it,. -Quotations: Beasts, 6d. to SJd.$lb.; sheep, 7d. tolOd. calves, nd. to 8d. SHREWSBURY, TUESDAY. There was a good show of fat stock, especially of beef, which sold well considering the large sale of Christmas stock here last week. The supply of sheep was comparatively small. Stores were pretty well represented. Prices did not vary much from previous weeks.— Beef fetched from 7d. to V lb.; mutton, 8d. to 9Jd.; veal, 7jd. to 8d. Pigs, porkets sold at 9s. od. to 10s. 6d. score; bacons, 8s. to 9s. 6d. A good sale for this class of stock, and all was cleared off. LONDON DEAD MEAT MARKET, MONDAY.—The follow- ing were the quotations .t(J 8 lbs. by the carcase: Middling u:; inferior,beef, 2s. 8d. to 4s. 6d.; prime ditto, 4s. 8d. to 5s. Od., middling and inferior mutton, 3s. Od. to 4s. 4d.; prime ditto 4s. Sd. to 5s. 4d.; veal, 5s. Od. to 5s. 4d.; large pork, 3s. 4d. to 3s. 8d.; small ditto, i3s. 10d. to 4s. 2d.- The trade for beef has been pretty firm, but as regards mutton and pork the market has been very heavy. Supplies moderate. Miscellaneous. IRISH AND AMERICAN PROVISIONS, LIVERPOOL, FRI- DAY.—Butter quiet, without any change to report in value. Bacon has improved Is. 6d. to 2s. cw., closing quiet. Lard opened strong early in the week, but prices are without change. Cheese meets only a limited enquiry, at previous values. LONDON PROVISION, MONDAY.—The arrivals last week from Ireland were 4,055 bales bacon, and from foreign ports 21,332 packages butter, and 2,460 bales bacon. The supplies of foreign butter being short for the demand, a further advance of 8s. to 10s. V cwt. was established for the finest qualities. Finest Normandy 140s. to 146s. Quay price for Dutch 136s. to 138s. In the bacon market there was little change to notice during the week; it ruled firm, with a good business, and no alteration in prices. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS, LONDON, SATURDAY. Current Prices:— a. d. s d. Cloverseed, British, com., ¥ cwt 40 0 @ 70 0 Foreign, red 46 0 65 0 „ white 60 0 00 0 Trefoil, fine new 32 0 40 0 Ryegrass, British,$3 quarter 0 0 0 0 Italian,$2 cwt 38 0 47 0 Linseed, quarter 53 0 74 0 Rapeseed 60 0 70 0 Tares, new winter,$bushel 5 0 7 6 [ Mustard, brown and white 7 0 15 0 WWW POTATO, MONDAY. — The markets for potatoes continue steady, there being a fair demand for all better kinds, at full prices. 5 £ 120s. to 160s.$ton. Kess t0 170s- » rhoSL 70s. to 80s. Champions UOg_ to 150g> — Messrs. Piercy, Long- «« this market is v £ i-vm th £ ir circular, say—The business doing y muc?. restricted. Choice hops find buyers when offered, but they continue very scarce. cannot report any alteration In the tone The business passing continues SviyanStIe attentiommmally tirm" ^arUngs ™d olds meet Kent £ 9 0 £ q 0 £ 16 16 Sussex 6 12 o o 99 Farnham 10 10 0 0 15 16 American o — q 0 0 Foreign 4 J 0 o 12 12 BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY -The market is again very strong in all descriptions of English wool, but particularly in Kent and Irish sorts. The rates of last week are fully m tained, both here and in the country, and the tendency is against buyers. Business in yarns is still chiefly confined to twofolds, which are active and hardening. New orders for piece goods come slowly to hand, but the position of manufac- turers has rather improved. LIVERPOOL WOOL, FRIDAY.-Our market continues to be indifferently supplied. The transactions this week have, there- fore, again been rather limited, but what little there has been sold has realized full rates. A few bags of mohair have brought 28. 3d, and 2s. 3d. lb., and some alpaca inferiors have been sold at 69ligktly enhanced prices. Quotations: East India, white, 7d. to 17-id.; yellow, ru, a. to 15d.; gray, &c., 4d. to lid.; washed Peruvian, 8d. to 121d.; washed River Plate, 9d. tr 13d.; unwashed River Plate, 6d. to 9d.; washed Morocco, 10(1. to 14id.; unwashed Morocco, tici. to 8d.; Egyptian white,a10d. to 16id.; Oporto fleece, lid. to 12d.; mohair, Is. lOd. to 2s. 2d.; alpaca, Is. 7d. to Is. 8cl. LONDON WOOL, MoNDAY.-Considering that the close of the year is so near at hand, there is a fair amount of business in progress in the trade for English wool, and prices are steadilv supported. Colonial wool, since the close offthe public sales has changed hands in small quantities at fully the recent im- provement. CURRENT PRICES. This year; Last year. (Per lb.) s. d. s. d. a. d. s. 'd. FLEECES.—Southdown hoggets ..1 litol 1 1 to I 2 Half-bred ditto 1 Ojto 1 li..1 1 tol 2 Kent fleeces 1 0 to 1 1 ..l oi to 1 1 S. Down ewes and wethers ..1 Jjtol '2!1 i tol 2 Leicester ditto 0 lli to 1 0i..l Oi^to I 1 SORTS.—Clothing 1 0 tol 3J..1 lj to 1 4i Combing 1 0 tol 2 tol a BIRMINGHAM HIDE, SW. AND FAT, SATURDAY.— Hides, 95 lb. and upwards, 4d. to 6Ju. V lb.; 80 to IH, 4Jd. to 5Jd.; 75 to 84, 4 £ d. to 4}d.; 66 to 74, 4 £ d. to 4gd.; 50 to 64,4d. to 4§d.; 55 and unuur, 4d. to 4jd.; 4d. to 4d.; buiis, a £ d.; flawed and irregular, 3id. to 4d. Calf, 17 lb. aue, upwards, 1.,I.; 12 to 16, 7Jd.; 9 to 11, 7A-d.; light, 7d. Wools, 3-1. 3d. to 7s. id. each. Lambs, 03. 0d. to o. Oil. each. Fat, lid. to 3d.$Hi.— Hossiter's List. BARK, TANNING MATERIALS, &c.-SATURDAY. £ s. £ s. English, V lotd of 45 cwt. delivered in London.. 12 0 @ 14 10 Ditto, Coppice 610 7 0 Mimosa, chopped 47 10 @ £ 9. Ground 6 0 1" 10 Valonia, Stnvrna £ 12 10 @ £ 17 10. Morea 11 0 14 0 Gambier, in bales el7 17 6 (g P.16 0. Cubes 20 0 25 0 Cutch, best Pegu 300 33 10 DiviDivi 120 15 10 Myrabolams 10 15 0 Sumach, Sicily. 15 0 15 10 LEATHER.—LEADENHALL, TUESDAY. ;v lb. s. d. s. d. Hides, crop, 28 lbs. to 40 lbs 1 1@1 4 Ditto, 41 lbs. to 60 lbs 1 2 £ 1 8 English butts, 14 lbs. to 24 lbs 1 3 2 3 Ditto, 25 lbs. to 36 lbs 1 2 2 10 Foreign butts, 16 lbs. to 60 lbs 1 0 2 3 Crop bellies 0 710 10 Shoulders. 0 10 a Dressing hides, common 1 1 1 5 Ditto, shaved 11 16 Calfskins 1 4 2 8 LIVERPOOL PRODUCE, WEDNESDAY.—Sugar steady, but .idle refined goods in sellers' favour. Nothing of moment passing in rum, coffee, cocoa, or rice but prices are maintained. Nitrate of soda 18s. 6d. to 18s. 9d.$J„cwt. Palm oil continues firm. Olive oil steady, but in limited request. Rape oil, refined Stettin, 32s. 9d. to 33s. 6d. V cwt. Linseed oil 29s. in export casks. Cottonseed oil 293. for Liverpool refined. Tallow 38s. .to 39s. for North American. Lard 37s. 6d. to 3Ss. 6d. Spirits of turpentine firm at 31s. Rosin, common, slow at 5s. 3d. <j¡I cwt. Petroleum, refined oil, 7d. to 8d. V- gallon. Ashes, pots, firm at 28s. V ewt. LONDON PRODTJCE, SATURDAY. Sugar: Scarcely any- thing done, and prices remain without change. Coffee still dull and inactive. Rice neglected. The cotton market quiet. Jute unaltered. Tallow quiet; new 45s., old 42s. 6d.$cwt. on the spot. Oils: Rape 30s.; linseed 28s. 49 cwt. Spirits of turpentine 30s. V. ewt. Petroleum steady, at 7 l-16d. to 7§d. IP gallon. FERTILIZERS. -LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY. 4 s. d. £ s. d. Peruvian Guano, 10 to 12 am.. ton 11 10 0 @ 13 0 0 Ditto, high phosphatic 11 7 13 3 8 0 0 Bono Ash, River Plate 11 5 0 0 5 5 0 Superphosphate, 26 to 28 V cent.. in bulk., 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ditto 35 to 37 cent. 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nitrate of Soda cwt. 0 0 0 0 18 6 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE.—LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY. I Hay, tj cwt. s. d. s. d. Old 3 4 Cot5 0 New 0 0 0 0 Straw- Wheat 2 0 2 6 Oat 2 0 2 4 Barley 1 6 0 0 v ton. > s. d. a. U. Carrots 0 0 @ 0 0 Carrots. 0 0 0 (I Turnips 31 0 34 0 Mangel Wurzel..28 6 29 0 Mauure 4 6 0 1 Grass,$20 lbs. 0 0 0 0 Mauure 4 6 0 1 Grass,$20 lbs. 0 0 0 0 HAY AND STRAW.—LONDON, TUESDAY. s. d. s. d. Prime meadow hay ( ton) 87 0 @ 97 0 Inferior ditto 11 1. 31) 0 78 0 Prime clover 96 t) „ 126 0 Inferior ditto 70 0 83 0 Straw (3? 36 trusses) 30 0 „ 37 0

Trade Intelligence. RISE IN THE PRICE OF IRON. Messrs. E. Cashmore and Son, of Birmingham, in a circular datell Dec. 11, say—"In addition to the advances declared in our circulars of Oct. 11 and Nov. 7, we beg to inform you that we have this day advanced our prices of all descriptions of iron 2os.$ton. WOLVERHAMPTON IRON TRADE.—WEDNESDAY. There was a strong market this afternoon. Northampton pigs were quoted at 5s. advance on the week, and some Derbyshire firms who have well sold were asking as much as 80s. zP ton. Hematites were unaltered, at £ 5; best all-mine pigs were up; finished iron also was dearer. Buyers found it hard to purchase doubles at eLl 10s., and lattens at £ 13, delivered into next quarter. Galvanizers advanced their prices 20s. a ton. There were good orders on the market, but the makers refused to sell. For delivery into next quarter, £ 23 was tais afternoon refused for 24 wire gauge roofing sheets. MINERAL REPORT.—MANCHESTER, SATURDAY. Messrs. Berger Spence and Co., in their weekly report, say- There is still a slow but steady improvement perceptible in minerals, yet one or two articles seem most difficult to reach, principally on account of the heavy stocks held, and the eager- ness displayed by holders to quit. The majority of the list, however, decidedly progress, and enquiries are more satisfactory. This is decidedly the case with iron ore, for which the demand is increasing and in many cases urgent. It is characteristic of the higher classes of the ore that adequate supplies are consid- erably more difficult to be obtained. Of course this is beneficial to the lower grades to a marked extent, and values are con- sequently firmer. Brimstone continues in rather better request, bat without obtaining auy material advance, although the quan- tities going into consumption are favourably large. Lead ores are decidedly dearer. Manganese improves in price. There is not quite the same amount of pushing for quantities, neverthe- less the supplies offering are not too plentiful. THE CROPS AND THE CORN TRADE. The ffrarlt-.)Iaiie Express sys :-The severe frost giving way, a somewhat milder temperature has prevailed, but the thaw has been by no means rapid until to-day. Great distress has pre- vailed in the agricultural districts, owing to the severe weather; indeed, beyond the carting of manure and thrashing, farm labour has been brought almost to a standstill. The condition of the reot crops is giving rise to general complaints, both swedes and mangels having suffered severely from the intense frost. Some quantity of wheat has yet to be sown, and the young crop has scarcely begun to show itself in this country; but, on the Conti- nent, reports continue satisfactory as to the appearance of the growing crops, and the general aspect of the agricultural situa- tion is regarded with favour. Cold weather has somewhat improved the condition of English wheat, which, however, has not been thrashed out very freely of late, farmers' deliveries having been considerably less than during the corresponding week last year, although the average price is 5s. to 6s. per quarter higher. Notwithstanding the dsfective condition in which many of the samples appear at market, prices have fa- voured sellers to the extent of is. per quarter, both at Mark-Lane and in the country. Feeding stuffs have also shown an upward tendency, owing to the extr& care required by stock during the winter months. The importation of foreign wheat stili con- tinues liberal. 1 I

SOUTH AFRICA. News from 'Cape Town to the 25th [Nov. has been re- ceived via Madeira. On the 20th the colonial force stormed and captured Moirosi's position. The assault was made from five positions, and lasted three hours. Moirosi himself was shot through the neck, and eighty of his followers were killed. The opinion prevails that this victory will materially strengthen the Cape Government in its policy of native disarmament. The attack on Secocoeni's mountain had been postponed until the 27th November, so that we shall have to wait for the result of that engagement until the arrival of the next mail at Madeira. Sir Garnet Wolseley, in a letter to Lord Chelmsford, states that he considers affairs at the Cape to be in a fairly satisfactory condition, and that if things go on favourably he intends leaving for England on January 12.

AFGHANISTAN. The British troops have experienced a temporary, but nevertheless somewhat serious check in the neighbour- hood of Cabul. A force of Horse Artillery, under General Massy, which was proceeding to join General Macpher- son's Infantry Brigade in Chardeh Valley, encountered 10,000 hostile Sepoys and tribesmen. Four guns had to be spiked and abandoned to the enemy, but they were afterwards recovered by Colonel Macgregor's force. The insurgents were scattered with heavy loss, and they sub- sequently attempted to occupy the heights to the south of the Bala Hissar, where General Macpherson attacked them, inflicting severe less. In the engagement in the Chardeh Valley three English officers and eighteen men were killed and twenty-five wounded. Telegrams from India show that the enemy have been dislodged from the position which they took up on the heights above Bala Hissar by the troops under the com- mand of Generals Macpherson and Baker. There has been some sharp fighting, notwithstanding which the losses of the British troops is singularly small. Cabul was reported to be quiet. Additional reinforcements are to be sent at once if required. CONTINUED FIGHTING.—ADVANCE OF THE ENEMY. The news from Afghanistan is of a serious character. General Roberts telegraphed on Monday to the Viceroy that continuous ighting had been going on, and that, as the enemy were still advancing in great force, he had decided on giving up the heights above Cabul, and collect- ing his troops within the Sherpur cantonment. He had ordered up the forces under General Gough at Gandamak, and General Arbuthnot at Jellalabad. The Viceroy was despatching reinforcements to these points. The force at the disposal of the Indian Government is said to be ample. Telegraphic communication with Cabul was reported to be still open. A later telegram announces that the concentra- tion within the Sherpur cantonment had been carried out. Calcutta, Tuesday. A telegram from Roberts announces one mountain gun lost in Sunday's fighting. The enemy numbers thirty thousand. The General is confident of restoring British authority, but reinforcements are necessary. The enemy's fire is very severe. Communication with General Roberts at Cabul in now reported to be interrupted. The Viceroy, in a telegram of Wednesday's date, states that he considers the Gen- eral's position in the Sherpur cantonments as perfectly safe, but admits that our evacuation of Cabul will enable the enemy to hold out longer than they otherwise could have done, and will tend to develop a further tribal rising. Intercepted letters show that the attack on Cabul has been thoroughly organized. General Gough reports that a further advance to reinforce General Roberts is im- practicable without more troops, owing to the tribes in his front having risen, and Generul Bright is sending him such troops as can be spared, his own line of communica- tion being threatened. A reserve force is being formed at Peshawur, and the Viceroy states that if the Afghans do not disperse on finding they can make no impression upon General Roberts, a strong force will be pushed up to re- open communication. It is said that the press generally in Rome look on the news from Afghanistan as another proof that Lord Beaconsfield's ambitious policy, while burdening England with heavy responsibilities, has failed to achieve the desired ends.

A SOUTH WALES WILL CASE. In the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice, on Saturday, December 13, the Right Hon. Sir R. J. Phillimore and a special jury had before them the suit of Philipps v. Gwynne-Vaughan, which has reference to the testamentary dispositions of the late Thomas Gwynne Gwynne-Vaughan, of Llandovery, in Carmarthenshire. The plaintiff, who propounds the will, which is dated the 30th of March, 1878, is a brother-in-law of the deceased, and the defendant, who opposes is a brother of the de- ceased. The Solicitor-General (Sir Hardinge Giffard, Q. C.), Mr. F. A. Inderwick, Q.C., and Mr. R. Searle were the counsel for the plaintiff (instructed by Messrs. Robinson, Preston, and Sons, of Lincoln's Inn Fields, for Mr. Thos. Jones, of Llandovery), and Sir Henry James, Q.C., and Mr. R. A. Pritchard represented the interests of the de- fendant. Mr. R. Searle, in opening the pleadings, stated that Isabella Philipps and Edward Philipps were the plaintiffs, and Thomas Gwynne Gwynne-Vaughan, the defendant. The will propounded was dated the 30th of of March, 18^8, and the defendant pleaded that the will was not duly executed; that the deceasedwas not of sound mind, memory, and. understanding; that the testator had been unduly influenced by the plaintiff, and did not know and approve of the contents. After this opening, Sir Henry James, Q.C., asked the permission of the Court for the case to stand over for a quarter of an hour, as per- haps the jury would not be troubled with the matter. St- Robert Phillimore consented to this, and after the time had elapsed, was informed that if the matter stood over until Wednesday next in "all human probability" the case would be settled without the jury being troubled further in the matter. The jury were then discharged until Wednesday morning, when the matter was settled. Our reporter was informed that the property of the dc» ceased's personalty is worth about £ 15.000. "A 1i.;>i.ZJ£:

WHITE STAR (NEWTOWN) V. FORESTERS (GWERSYLLT). These clubs played their second tie for the cup at New- town on Saturday, December 13, when the present holders of the valuably trophy were victorious by two goals to none. The teams were WHITE STAR. Goal, G. Manford; backs, J. Davies and T. Jones; half-backs, T. Price (captain) and E. H. Morgan; right wing, W. Andrew and E. Morgan; left wing, D. Rees and S. 'Davies; centre, George Thomas and T. Davies; umpire, T. Reynolds. FORESTERS. Goal, S. Davies; backs, R. Williams and R. Davies; half-backs, W. Tudor (captain), C. Roberts, and George Roberts; right wing, E. Griffiths and E. Williams; left wing, J.Griffihs and S. Powell; centre, T. Ellis; umpire, Owen Price referee. W. Woosnam (Excp.lsior).

PHONOGRAPHIA, SEF LLAWFER."—" Yr MjfcngyL yn ot, Sant loan wedi ei hargraphu mewn llaw Fer." Hughes and Son, Wrexham. The former of these books is a new and enlarged edition of Mr Isaac Pitman's System of Phonetic Shorthand adapted to the Welsh language, with important additions and corrections from the 1st edition of 1876, by the Rev. R. H. Morgan, M.A., Barmouth. Pitman's System of Shorthand has from the unwearied attention of its author to add and improve, with the uni- versal experience of able practitioners, in every part, been, brought to a state of great perfection. On this account the author had no easy task in preparing the adaptation, to avoid on the one hand the introduction of too many alterations which would tend to make the style new and unintelligible to those already versed in the JSnglish style, while on the other hand, to make the adaptation, by intro- ducing necessary changes, something more than an empty name and effectually to answer the purposes ald peculiarities of the Welsh language. We are glad to find that Mr Morgan has been very suc- cessful, and herein has conferred a valuable boon, which we hope will be duly appreciated by his countrymen, of whom we are glad to learn that hundreds in the different counties of Wales have learnt and are dany practising the sysbm. The ease with which the system is acquired without a teacher, and the many useful purposes for which it can be made serviceable, cannot fail to make it a source of enjoyment and much profit, especially to all young persons. It was a happy idea to bring out in Welsh the Gospel of St. John, in a email neat book, which will give the young beginners excellent reading exercises, in addition to the larger number or new lessons and exercises contained in this edition of the adaptation. We should like to see the Psalms of in Welsh, printed in ø. more advanced style, which will ere long bp necessary for those who devote themselves to abort-band writfng. .1:

LLANIDLOES BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, DEC. 11. —Before Edward Davies, Esq., Mayor, and Thomas F. Roberts, Esq. Non-payment.of Rates.-William Davies, collector of rates v. William Edwards.—Complainant said: I am collector of poor rates for Llanidloes parish. The defen- dant owes two rates of 12s. 9d. each. Both rates have been duly made, published, and allowed. I have applied to the defendant more than seven days before I took out a summons for payment of these rates, but the defendant is still in default.—Order for payment forthwith. Drunk and Disorderly and Assaulting the Police.-P.C. Lake v. Mills Mills.—Complainant, examined, said On Sunday night, the 23rd November, at 10'15, I was stand- ing by the old Market Hall. Defendant's brother came to me and asked me to come to his house. I saw the de- fendant there drunk and very disorderly, creating a dis- turbance. His brother had sent for me to remove the de- fendant.—Fined 10s., and costs.—Defendant was then charged with assaulting P.C. Lake.—Complainant said: On Sunday night, Nov. 23, about 10 15, I was called in to Evan Mills' house, where I saw defendant in the back kitchen with his coat off. I told him to go to bed quietly. He refused to go. He put out the gas, and made a hit at my face. He then fell down, but, getting up again, ran into the back yard, went on the too of a wall, and threw some bricks and stones, saying You b-, if you come out here, I'll kill you." About five minutes afterwards he came down and entered his brother's house again. I got him to put on his coat, and with his brother's assis- tance took him out. After he got out of the house he be- came very violent. I struggled with him for about fifteen minutes. During that time he kicked me on the leg, back, and right temple, and also scratched me on the left hand. With the assistance of Sergeant Sibbald, we took defen- dant to Mr. Hamer's house in Great Oak-street, and put him to bed.—Fined 10s., and costs. Illegal Weight, &c.-P.S. Sibbald v. David Stephen Higgs.—Inspector William Davies said I am Inspector of Weights and Measure5 for the county of Montgomery. I visited defendant's shop on the 18th November. De- fendant seized the weights I now produce, and rushed away with them to a back room. The weights are not stamped with their denominations as required by law. They are about right in weight, but I had previously told defendant that the weights were illegal and must be destroyed. Fined 5s., and costs.—Same v. John Jones. —William Davies said On the 19th November I visited the Crown and Anchor Inn, kept by the de- fendant. I found there a quart jug of short measure. I produce the jug. Fined 5s., and costs.—Same v. Edward Richards for illegal scales.—Complainant said: On the 20th November I visited defendant's coal shed. I found the defendant's scales to be out of balance lib. and 1, oz. against the buyer. Fined 5s., and costs.

MONTGOMERY LECTURE.—The first of the series of free lectures, which the Lecture Committee of the Good Templars' Lodge in this town propose to give in the Town Hall during the winter, was given on Thursday evening, Dec. 11, and there was a large attendance. The chair was taken by Mr. E. R. James. The lecturer was Mr. F. Atkin of Bolton, secretary of the British Temperance League. The subject was "Drunkenness a disease, with its cause and effects." A vote of thanks, proposed by the Chairman and seconded by the Rev. J. T. B. Wollaston, was given to the lecturer at the close of the meeting. F AIR.-There were but few sheep and cattle in the fair on Thursday, Dec. 11. Prices were capital, and there was a large number of buyers. Messrs. Morris and Price held their usual auction, and had a large supply of stock of very good quality. This firm sold about 150 sheep and nearly 50 cattle. There was a good amount of good Christmas beef. Sheep fetched 8d. to 9d. per lb., and beef fetched the same amount. Mr. Hamer, of Llandinam Hall, sold an excellent beast for £ 3115s., which was the highest price fetched. Three grand ybung heifers were sold belonging to Mr. Morris, Gwernygoe, and Ir. E. Humphreys of Walcot also offered and sold some grand beasts.

LLANFAIR CAEREINION SCHOOL PFPORT.-The managers of the National School have just received the following report of the last exami- nation: This school has passed a very good examina- tion. The sewing also was very good, but next year I shall expect more knitting to be shown." Mand J. Richards, geography. The grant earned was a pound per head on the number presented. The school is now in a flourishing state, and has lately been greatly altered and improved. The schoolmaster, however, complains sadly of the irregular attendance of the children, and submits the matter to the consideration of the School Board of the district.

NEWTOWN BENEVOLENCE.—Last week, Mr. Pryce Jones, Dolerw, placed at the disposal of the Rev. J. Williams (rector) a truck of coal, for distribution among the poor during the inclement weather. CHRISTMAS MARKET.—A very large supply of fat turkeys, geese, ducks, and fowls. Trade not as brisk as was anticipated, a large number of the feathered tribe being taken home in consequence of low prices offered. STEALING HATS.—At the Police Court on Tuesday, Dec. 16, before J. H. Blythe and R. Lloyd, Esqrs., John Maring was brought up charged with stealing, on Nov. 26, a quantity of hats from a barrow in charge of the twots of the Elaphant Hotel, standing in front of the shop of Mr. James Pilot, Severn-street. Mr. Morgan, repre- senting Messrs. Arthur of Glasgow, gave evidence on be- half of the prosecution. Prisoner was apprehended on Dec. 11th by P.C. Poole, Berriew, in his division, and in his possession fifteen out of the thirty hats lost were found.—Prisoner was committed to the Quarter Sessions. TEMPERANCE MEETING.-A public meeting was held'in the Public Rooms, Newtown, on Friday evening, Dec. 12, for the purpose of hearing an address by Mr. J. W. Manning of Ontario, one of the Liquor Law Commissioners, ap- pointed by the Canadian Government, subject The working and results of the Prohibitory and Liquor Laws in the United States and Canadian provinces." There was a large audience. Mr. David Davies, M.P., presided. The Chairman in opening the proceedings was received with enthusiastic applause, and after stating that he had great pleasure in being present, said that it was twenty years since he attended a similar meeting at Newtown, and that was upon the occasion of an address by Mr. J. B. Gough. However, he would not detain them but give place to the other speakers.—The Rev. Owen Jones, M.A., moved a resolution calling upon Parliament to provide im- mediately some effectual measure by which the evil effects of the liquor traffic may be controlled, and if possible removed. The Rev. Edward Parry seconded the resolution, which was supported by the Rev. Richard Powell, and carried amid great applause. The meeting was then addressed by Mr. Manning, and the Rev. S. Brock next moved a resolution, urging upon merchants, manufacturers, tradesdeople, and the working-classes, to aid all efforts calculated to remove the temptations tp the prodigal ex- penditure on intoxicating drinks, which was fraught with such disaster to the material well-being of the nation. Mr. George Thorne seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously. After the usual votes of thanks, and a short discussion upon the subject of local option, the meeting was brought to a close. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, DEC. 12.-Before R. E. Jones, Esq., J. C. Bayard, Esq., J. H. Blythe, Esq., and R. Lloyd, Esq. Drunkenness. -Edward Brown was fined 5s., and 6s. costs. Transfers.—The licence of the Buck Inn was transferred from Mr Benbow to Mr Henry E. Rees, and the licence of the Lion Inn, Moughtrey, was transferred from the latter to Mr J. Morris, formerly of Dulas. School Board Prosecutions. Richard Lewis, Canal, and Thomas Palmer, Crown-street, were each fined 5s. for neglect- ing to send their children to school. Non-abatement of Nuisances.—Mr R. Francis was summoned by the inspector of nuisances (Mr Castledine) for not complying with a notice served upon him in September to abate a nuisance existing on his premises.—Mr Powell represented the Local Board, and Mr Taylor appeared for the defendant.—The com- plainant said he had told the defendant on several occasions that a nuisance arose from a vault which was four feet higher than the floor of his neighbour's (a wheelwright) shop, as it re- ceived the excreta which came from the defendant's closets. The defendant had once cleared the place, but it had not been filled up as ordered by the notice. Defendant had told witness that when he could do so he would connect his premises with the main sewer, and do all that was necessary. There was no nuisance now, but when they had rain again it would be as bad as ever.—Dr Hall, medical officer of health, said the nuisance was injurious to health. -After further evidence of a corrobora- tive nature had been given, the defendant said he was willing to do what was necessary to abate the nuisance, provided the Local Board's men cleaned out the cesspools regularly.-The Inspector also preferred a charge against Mr Alfred Ford on account of a nuisance existing in a closet at the back of the de- fendant's house.—Complainant said the closet adjoined Mr Owen'sjpremises, which were divided from the defendant's by a wall. The bricks were not built in lime, and as there were no mortar joints, the effluvia got through to Mr Owen's pioperty. He had served a notice on the defendant on October 13th.-Mr John Owen said he had to pass the closets to get to the work- room and the nuisance was such that in dull, heavy weather it was noticeable in his house.—Defendant contended that the smell arose from the drain on the premises of Mr Owen. He considered that it would be hard upon him if he were put to any expense now, when he would soon have to connect with the main sewer.—The Bench made an order that the notice should be complied with in fourteen days. Infringement of the Factories Act.-lr. James Jones, Her Majesty's Inspector of Factories, summoned the Welsh Woollen Company for an infringement of the Factories Act by employ- ing Jane Hughes, Elizabeth Humphreys, Herbert Hamer, Ellen Davies, Eliza Owen, and Anne Evans at a time forbidden by the Act.—Complainant said that his colleague, Captain Armstrong, visited the factory on the 13th October and found that it was working at 6.20 p.m. He would ask the Bench to inflict a fine with costs in the first case, and costs in the others. A of £ 1, and 7s. 6d. costs, was imposed in the first case, and the defendants were ordered to pay 7s. 6d. costs in each of the other Travelling without a Ticket.—Rowland TaylOT was charged with having travelled on Oct. 16th, in one of the carnages of the Cambrian Railways Company from Montgomery to New- town without a ticket.—Fined 10s. and costs; m all 18s., or 14 dTnS«m«M Railway Platform.- John Buckley, farmer, Abermule, was charged with being drunk and misconducting himself on the platform at the railway station, Newtown, on the 24th Ootober. -Defenda.nt was fined 10s. in each case and the costs, in all R-1 168. Charge of KilUny a Dog—Evan Jones, butcher, was charged with kicking a spaniel dog, the property of the Rev. LI. Wynne Jones, thereby causing its death. —Charles Tilsley described the injuries inflicted on the dog. The spine was injured one of the injuries inflicted on the dog. The spine was injured one of the joints quite loose, and there were two ribs broken. Witness told theowner of the dog it could not live.—Defendant said that the dog was under his stall; he did not mean to hurt it, and only kicked it.-The Magistrates' Clerk that the prosecutor did not wish to press the case, and only wished it to be a warn- ing for others.—Mr. R. E. Jones commented on the cruelty of the act, and ordered the defendant to pay £ 2, including costs. Assault.—Mary Grist, Eliza Grist, and Elizabeth Davies, Canal, were charged with assaulting William Hawkins, Canal, on the 7th November. The case had been adjourned that the complainant might call a witness.—The Bench fined Mary and Eliza Grist 2s. Cd. each, and costs, anclihe other charge was dismissed. Master and Workman's Cirse.-Rfchard Thomas summon el John Pritchar l, coachbuilder, for wages amounting to £8 in all. —Defendant said that the eomplainant had come to him as an improver. He had spoiled a lot of work, and lost a deal of time, and therefore disputed his full claim.—Complainant denied that he had lost time or spoiled any work.—The Bench ordered the full amount to be paid. Stealing a Wheelbarrow.—John Morgan, Jolin-street, was brought up, on remand, charged with stealing a wheelbarrow, the property of Richard James, tailor and draper, Newtown, on the 19th of November.—Prisoner was sent to prison for six weeks, with hard labour. Larceny.— Mary Ann Evans, a domestic servant, was Charged with stealing some dresses, the property of David Kinsey, from the King's Head Inn, Newtown, where she was in service, on the 8tn December.—Prisoner, who said nothing, was com- mitted for trial at the Quarter Sessions.

FORDEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10.— Present: Mr. R. J. Harrison, in the chhair, the Rev. L. J. Lee, Rev. R. M. White, Messrs. W. Withy, vice- chairman, W. Rogers, G. Evans, E. Pryce, and J. Hotchkiss Mr. W. Wilding, clerk. w Out-relief Statistics.— Welshpool district, per Mr. K. Francis amount expended £ 16 15s., number relieved 121. Mc^ome?y district, per Mr. R. Tomley, amount ex- pended £ 14 18s. 2d. Worthen district, per Mr. J.Oluer, penaeci*i number relieved lui>. Supply.-The Clerk read the foUowing com- municafcion :— High-street, Welshpool, Dec. 8, 1870. TW- — Awarding to instructions received, I have aunk a bo?e well in ^rder to test the quantity of water that may be Obtained froin the strata underlying tho river Camlad. For ex- nQrimental purposes the water can now be drawn from a- dap"j ot tw«lve fret below the river bed. It seems unlimited 10 quantity and perfectly filtered, being beautifully clear and bright. Should the water after analysis prove to be good I shall be glad to advise as to the best means of raising same, or carry out any farther instructions of the Board.-l am, sir, youra obediently, CHARLES LEWIS. W. Wilding, Esq. —It was decided to send a sample of the water to the county analyst. Correspondence.—A letter was read from the Registrar General confirming the appointment of Mr. R, Francis as registrar of births and deaths for the Welshpool district. Tim House as an HospiW.-Mr. E. T. D. Harrison, medical officer to the workhouse, attended the meeting in reference to the case of a woman in the house who had a leg which he considered it was necessary to amputate. He had no objection to perform the operation, but there were no conveniences to enable the patient to be properly attended to after the operation had been performed. He thought the Guardians should send the woman to the Infirmary, where she would receive every attention, and where she would have a much better prospect of recovery than if left in the house.-It was decided to ask the Directors of the Infirmary to take the woman under their care, and, on the motion of Mr. Evans, seconded by the Rev. R. M. White, it was agreed that the Guardians renew their former subscription of 23 to the Infirmary.

LLANGOLLEN COUNTY COURT, FRIDAY, DEC. 12.—Before Horatio Lloyd' Esq., Judge. A large number of plaints of an unimportant character were disposed of by the Deputy Judge. The following defended cases were heard before the Judge :— Evan Parry v. Mr Turner, Rhoe.-The plaintiff, a farmer living at Eglwyseg, Llangollen, claimed a balance of X6 4s on a long continued transaction respecting the purchase of a bullock and sheep by defendant. The latter denied the claim, and stated that he did not owe him a penny. In detailing the several amonnts paid at various times, his Honour remarked that he was proving too much, as, according to his statement, plaintiff owed him money.—Judgment, with costs, given for plaintiff, in three monthly instalments.—.Air P. Minshall appeared for plaintiff. Suit by a Dead Man. Mr R. T. Richards, solicitor, appeared for Mrs Ganlet, Prince of Wales, Llangollen, against a certain defendant who did not appear.—His Honour pointed out that the summons was taken out in the name of George Ganlet, the plaintiff's late husband, and defendant had therefore a perfect right to regard that as a nullity when he knew it was from a dead man. The summons would, however, be amended by next Court. Non-Payment of Rents at Black Park.-The following persons residing in cottages nominally in the possession of the Bryn- kinallt Colliery Company, which has bccame insolvent, were summoned for non-payment of rent. Lord A. Hill Trevor's agent explained that his Lordship had now taken possession of these cottages, and he fOlmd great difficulty in getting the rents from several of the persons living in them. Most of these men now worked in another colliery. On the 1st of September notices were served upon all of them to pay the rent; due to him or his agent, and they were now summonAi for arrears since that date. Kichard Rogers was sued for a balance of .£1 2s 6d. Judgment given for that amount, to be paid in 5s a month, by instalments in excess of current rent. The same order was also made in the following cases Samuel Owens, £ 1 5s; Alfred Hughes, 41 2s 6d Richard Roberts, 41 William Kynastom .£15s. J Messrs Tanqueray and Co. v. Mr W. LlQyd Jones, Llmfyllin. —The plaintiffs, who a.ie brewers at Llangollen, claimed a balance of Z4 14s from defendant for beer sold.—Mr R. T. Richards, who appeared for plaintiff, opened the case and called upon Mr A velyn Tanqueray, who explained that the custom of the trade was three months credit, with an allowance of a discount of ten per cent. if paid regularly. Defendant had, however, by his irregular payments forfeited all right to thA usual discount, and several letters to that effect had been written to him.—Defend- ant, who appeared, said that was the first time those terms had been dictated to him he only knew the plaintiffs through their traveller, with whom he had had many transactions extending over a number of years. As much as twelve per cent. had been allowed him on accounts which he had paid in six or eight months. He then handed to his Honour the statement of account which he had received.—The Judge pointed out that in that document a discount of .£2 had been allowed when the payment "as made in ten months. This abolished the three months' argument Plaintiff certainly could not recover that sum.—Mr Tanqueray said that the allowance was made under a protest, which he could prove.—He, however, did not wish to fight out that point. He merely wanted the balance of his account.—Judgment was then given for this amount, Mr Tanqueray remarking that that was the first time he nad seen Mr. Lloyd Jones, and he had no doubt if he had known him before that day it would have saved all that unpleasantness that had existed between them, an opinion in which defendant heartily concurred. Jesse Roberts v. Morris Iforj-is. -Plain titf' a cattle dealer living at Llangollen, sued defendant, a farmer from Dyffryn, Glyn, for £ 4 14s. balance due for sheep sold.—Mr R. T. Richards ap- peared for plaintiff, and Ir. Sherratt for defendant.—The point in dispute was whether a sum of £5 was paid to plaintiff in Oswestry. This he denied, while defendant and his sons posi- tively stated that they had been paid.—After some considerable argument on both sides, his Honour non-suited the plaintiff on the ground that he had not proved that this amount had not been paid to him. LOCAL BOARD, THURSDAY. DEC. 4. Present: Messrs. S. G. Fell, chairman, E. H. Roberts, Edward Roberts, S. Lloyd Jones, J. Parry Jones, clerk, R. T. Jones, surveyor. The Surveyor's report was read, and action taken upon it. Several plans were laid before the Board, and orders made upon them. Water for Building Pug-poses.-The scale of charges en- forced in Oswestry, which had been procured by the Clerk, was handed to the members for inspection, and it was rssolved to refer the same to the Works Committee for their approval by next meeting. The Bache Bridge.-The Chairman remarked that by some misadventure the Board had not advertised for tenders for the erection of this bridge, and that some com- plaints were made by a firm in the town who had intended to send in a tender. It was but a small matter; still people like to have an opportunity to tender. Sanitary.—The Medical Officer called attention to two cases of overcrowding, and directions were given in refer- ence to them. Claims Overdue.—A. letter was read from the Local Government Board in reply to an inquiry whether a claim sent in for JS5 by the representatives of Mr. W. Wms. Jones, late auditor, could be now paid, more than six months having elapsed since the same was due also in reference to a balance due to Mr. John Thomas, founder, which this Board desired to pay. With reference to the first, it was declared that inasmuch as the amount did not become actually due until such time as the Board had settled the amount to be paid, the Board were, therefore, authorized to pay it now. In the other case, no payment could legally be made after the expiration of the six onths,-The Chairman observed that he was sorry that they were not authorized to pay the other small bill as well, as be felt it was a just claim. Letter from. Messrs. C, Richards & Son.-A letter was read from Messrs. Richards and Son, drawing the atten- tion of the Board a second time to the damage done to Mr. Richards's property, the Old Town Hall, by the raising of the level of Hall-street. A request was made that the Board should lower it to its former level, in de- fault of which, an application would be made to them for compensation for damage done to the building.—The Sur- veyor being asked what he knew about it, said that nothing had been done to the road in his time. None of the members present on being interrogated knew anything about it.—The Clerk was therefore instructed to reply that the Board were not aware that the level of the road at that spot had been interfered with by them. The Old Town Hall.-This subject was again brought up for discussion.—Mr. Philip Minshall, who had undertaken to sift the whole question thoroughly, detailed the parti- cularsof the interview he had had with Mr. Peers, clerk of the Peace, and produced copies of plans of the oricinalland and building. With regard to the space which Mr. Richards had kerbed round, and claimed as his property, it was resolved that the Clerk write to him to the effect that the Board were now perfectly satisfied that this space belonged to the public, and that he would be requested to remove the kerb stones, provided he did not consent to dedicate it to the public in its,present form.

LLANFYLLIN WESLEYAN THANKSGIVING FUND MEETINGS.—Meet- mgs in connection with this fund were held at the Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday and Monday, December 7 and 8. On Sunday, at ten and six o'clock, two power- ful sermons were delivered by the Rev. Samuel Davies, of Bangor, chairman of the North Wales District. On Monday, at two o'clock, a preliminary meeting was held, when, after several prayers had been offered, the Rev. Samuel Davies delivered an eloquent and appropriate ad- dress, explaining the object of the meetings. At six o'clock a general meeting was held, which was largely attended. The chair was occupied by Mr. David Edwards, draper, and appropriate speeches were after- wards delivered by the Rev. David Jones (Druisyn), Llanrhaiadr, Rev. S. P. Jones, Meifod, Rev. Samuel Davies, Bangor, Rev. T. Jones Humphreys, Llanfair, Rev. Henry Hughes, Llanfyllin, Rev. Hugh Owen, Llan- saintffraid, and Mr. Jones, Henfache, Llanrhaiadr. The subscriptions amounted to over 270. We are also informed that about B20 has been promised by another chapel in the circuit. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman and Deputation. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, DEC 5 —HE. fore T. Gill and C. R. Jones, Esqs. Miscellaneous. A charge of vagrancy against David Davies at Llanwyddyn was postponed for a medical ex- amination.—Evan Richards was fined 5s., and costs for employing a boy who was under age and had not attended school as required by the Education Act.-John Jones and Çharles J oneli1 were fined 515. and costs, for beating for rabblts at Coedyclawdd. Charge of Killing Game without a Licence. — Thomas ob yn charged .Thomas Hampson, Llangynog, with this offence.-John Harrison deposed On the night of Sept. 9, 1 saw defendant with a dog and gun on Pencraig farm, near Llangynog. I heard a shot and saw a partridge on the ground, and defendant picked it up. I did not see him shooting the partridge.—Robert Jones gave corroborative evidence. The defendant said he did not shoot at the partridge, his dog killed it.—Dismissed. Charge of Assault on County Court BailiP.-Evan Pryce charged Robert Jones with this offence.—Mr. Ellis Roberts appeared for the complainant, who he said was one of the bailiffs of the County Court. On the 22nd November last he (Mr. Roberts) as Registrar of the Court sent the complainant to the house of Robert Jones to issue an execution, and the assault was committed there while complainant was in the execution of his duty.-Evan Pryce said that he in company with David Ellis went to the Railway Tavern to take possession under execution of the effects of the defendant. He said they should not stay there, as he was liquidating and all his goods were in the hands of the trustee. He then sent a messenger to Llan- fyllin to the trustee, and when that messenger returned with a letter from the trustee, Robert Jones took hold of witness's collar and dragged him out of the house, and pushed him outside. Ellis and he then came home.—David Ellis gave corroborative evidence.-On the part'of the defen- dant. evidenpe was given by Thomas Bate, Edwd. Jones, and David Jones, to prove that both the bailiffs were drunk and rebutting evidence as to the bailiffs' being drunk was given by Edwd. Roberts.—Fined JE1 and costs, or 14 days' imprisonment, Drunk and Riotous. -Thouaas Vaughan, an old offender, was committed for 21 days' imprisonment.

SHREWSBURY DAZAA .-A two days' bazaar, in aid of the funds of the United Methodists, was opened in the Music Hall, Shrewsbury, by Mr. H. Robertson, M.P., on Tuesday, Dec. 9. In opening the bazaar, Mr. Robertson said that he was there to assist them, as far as he could, in discharging the debt which pressed upon their chapel. He was sure that they were assisting in a good object in endeavouring to relieve from debt a chapel which had been erected with so much exertion by men who were not rich. He had lived a good many years in Wales, and he could not have done so without seeing what the efforts of Nonconformists had been in order to give Christian and leligious instruction to the inhabitants of Wales, and as an employer, he could not but feel the obligations they were under to those men who, in times past, had used their means to supply the wants of the Welshmen. At the same time Churchmen had made exertions to extend the Church in Wales. The efforts of poor men directed to so <?ood an object could not but carry with them the sympathies of all. In order not to delay the rash of money he declared the bazaar open. He had not time *o mage many selections himself, but wouldsrive £ 10 fc0"?™8 objects of the bazaar. (Cheers.) TV stalls, which very prettily laid out, were presided over by Mg ZZyer, Mrs. Rest, Mls^Philltps, Miss Pov^l £ £ Thomasson, and Mrs. R. Thomae. Mra. PA r'e{resh- Morvia, and Mrs. Matthews presided over the meat staU. .1ÎIII