Rhyl Journal

ST. ASAPH. CATHEDRAL CHORAL SEBVICBs.-Sunday, Mar. 31st.—Morning at 11.—Service Roger in D.; Anthem," Blest are the departed," (Spohr) Kyrie and Creed, Merbacke; Hymn 330.-3.15: Hymns, Service, Kempton in B flat; Anthem, "0 Saviour of the World," (Goss). 6.15: Chants and Hymns. —In residence The Rev. Canon Hugh Jones- Acting Organist: Ll. Lloyd, Esq.

THE REFUGE ASSURANCE CO. In another column we advertise the summarized report, &c, of this flourishing company, the chief offices of which are in Manchester, and which has agents all over the country. Mr Joseph Griffiths, Newtown, a well-known and successful represen tative for insurance purposes, has been appointed superintendent for this district, and the present body of agents under him number about fifteen. The company was formed in 1864. Its progres. has been continuous and uninterrupted from the very commencement, and this has been more marked since 1877 than before that time, as the following- items will show:—In 1877 the premium income was 960,000; in 1880 £ 100,000 in 1883 9195,000; in 1884 £ 250,000; in 1885 £ 312,000; in 1886 £ 350,000; in 1887 £ 400,000 and in 1888 X497,299 12s. 3d. The great increase made in the last year, is due to the new and extended tables which came in- to operation at the commencement of the year, affording facilities to all classes of people, such as T-, jveoii'y practicable a company w.! turns on so iaru* » scale as those of lu rrh.: -1"" 1; {n" ho- 1, q J the expenditure, and must be regarded as a suf- ficient guarantee of the stability of the Company in the future.

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THE NEW BISHOP OF ST. ASAPII. SPECIAL REPORT. CONFIRMATION IN BOW CHURCH. On Saturday at Bow Church, the confirmation of the election of the Rev. Alfred George Edwards as Lord Bishop of St. Asaph took place. After Litany had been said, the Archbishop of Canter- bury's Vicar General, Sir James Parker Deane, took his place at a table in front of the chancel, together with Dr. Tristram, Advocate for Bishop elect; Sir John Hassard, Registrar; Mr Meore, Proctor for Dean and Chapter of St. Asapb. Then the papers with regard to the election at St. Asaph were read, then the Rev. A. G. Edwards was called, and took the oaths, and his seat at the table, then Mr Kirkman, Deputy Apparitor, proclaimed oyez, oyez, that if any one had any objection to malie to the election ot the Rev. A. G. Edwards as Bishop of St. Asaph they were to make it in proper manner and they shou d be heard. When no objector having appeared, the proctor for the Dean and Chapter prayed the court that any one objecting afterwards, might be deemed con tnmacious, and the court then confirmed the election. After which the Bishop-elect gave the Benediction and the congregation dispersed. Z) CONSECRATION IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY. Monday being the Feast of the Annunciation, the consecration of the Rev. Alfred George Edwards, M.A., as Bishop of St. Asaph, and the Rev. James Thomas Hay(-s, M.A., as Bishop of Trinidad, took place at Westminster Abbey. The weather during the early hours of the morning was extremely uncomfortable, rain falling nearly the whole of the time, but despite this fact a very large congregation assembled in the Abbey to witness this important and interesting ceremony. Among those who took part in the ceremonial were the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishops of London, St. Albans, Llandaff, St. David's, Jamaica, Antigua, and Leicester, Bishop Mitchin- son, precentor (Rev. Flood Jones), the principal registrar (Sir John Hassard), the acting apparitor. 0 general (Mr Arthur E. Griffiths), the secretary (ddr Lee), and Archdeacon Smith and Canon Elwyn (chaplains to the archbishop). Half-past ten was the time fixed for the commencement of the service, but long before that hour every available seat, including those which could be obtained among the choristers, was occupied, and a very large number of persons had to be satisfied with standing throughout a long ceremonv. At a quarter past ten the Dean (the Very Rev. G. uranville Bradely, D.D. and the canons met the Archbishop of Canterbury (the Right Hon. and Most Rev. Edward White Benson, D.D.) the assistant bishops and the bishops-elect in the Jerusalem Chamber, the minor canons meanwhile assembling in the outer chamber and the gentle- men of the choir and choristers in the nave. At 10.30. the procession was formed in the following order:— Beadle, Almsmen (two and two), Choristers (two and two), Gentlemen of the Choir (two and two), Minor Canons, Canons' Verger, Canons (two and two), Dean's Verger, Dean of Westminster, Proctor and Registrar (in legal robes), The Preacher (the Rev. C. G. Edmondes), The Bishop-elect of Trinidad, His Chaplain. The Bishop-elect of St. Asaph. Rev. W. H. Williams, Canon Howell Evans (Chaplains). Vicar-General (in legal robes). Bishops of Jamaica, Antigua, Llandaff, St. Albans Mitchinson, Leicester, St. David's, London. Archbishop's Verger, Apparitor.General and Sec- retary, Rev. A. H. Baynes (earring Archbishop's i [crozier). His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury (Choir-boy earring train). Archbishop's Chaplains (two and two). There are two sets of communion rails in West minster Abbey, enclosirg what is called the outer and inner sacrarium. The Archbishop, Bishops, and Canons proceeded within the inner sacrarium. The Bishops elect with their Chaplains took their {jlaces on the south side of the outer side, with the egal officials facing them on the north. The Archbishop took his place at the north side of the altar, the Dean of Westminster on the south. As soon as Dr. Bridge had concluded the voluntary, the Archbishop commenced the Service of the Holy Communion. The responses were sung to Elvey in A. The Epistle, 1 Timothy iii., was read by the Bishop of St. Albans. The Holy Gospel. St. John xxi. 15, was read by the Bishop of London. The Nicene Creed was sung to Goss in D, SERMON BY THE REV. C. G. EDMUNDS. The preacher then ascended the pulpit, being conducted thither by the dean's verger, and at once began his sermon. He took for his text the words, That they be one as we are and dwelt on the subject of unity, remarking that in all the relations of life there was union, pointing the moral that, whatever backs'iding there was on the part of the Church, its members strove for unity. Christ taught the lesson of unity to His flock, and for the uplifting of His Church he bad ordained teachers to preach that all nations were one, in order that the spirit of unity and the spirit of godliness might have their influence throughout the world-so that the shepherd and the sheep might be one that the Son of God be made manifest. ROBING THE BISHOP ELECT. The sermon ended, the preacher was conducted to his place again, the orgauist meanwhile playing a voluntary. The choir sang with beautiful effect Sterndale Bennett's anthem God is a Spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in truth for the Father seeketh such as worship Him." (St. John iv., 24). THE CONSECRATION. While the anthem "God is a Spirit" was being sung, the Bishops elect, preceded by a verger and followed by their Chaplains, went to the Islip Chapel, one of the small chapels on the north side of the Abbey, where they put on their rochets (up to now they had been in plain black robes). and returned, habited in white, to the outer sacra- rium, where the Archbishop had taken his seat in a chair in the centre, facing the congregation. The Bishops of St. David's and Llandaff met the Bishop elect of St. Asaph at the rails, and con- ducted him to the Archbishop, the Bishop of St. David's saying, Most Reverend Father in God, we present unto you this godly and well learned man, to be ordained and consecrated Bishop. The Bishops of Leicester and Antigua then, in like form, presented the Bishop of Trinidad. The former representing the Diocese of Ptterboro', to which the B:shop hitherto belonged, the latter as a West Indian Bishcp. Sir John Hassard, the registrar, by command of the Archbishop, then read the Mandate of Consecration, and the oath of canonical obedience was administered to each Bishop in turn. The Archbishop then addressed the congrega- tion, reminding them how Christ had continued the whole night in prayer before He chose and sent forth the 12 Apostles. How the disciples fasted and prayed before sending forth Paul and Barnabas, and adding Let us therefore, following the example of our Saviour Christ and his Apostles fall to prayer, before we admit and send these persons presented to us, to the work to which we trust the Holy Ghost hath called them. The Archbishop then knelt facing the east, the two Bishops kneeling on the step in front of the chair. The Litany, with the special petition for the new Bishops, was then chanted, the Precentor kneeling at a fald-stool in the middle of the choir; the Lord's Prayer being led by the Archbishop, who also said the last two collects of the Litany, and the prayer following in the Consecration Service. THE LAYING ON OF HANDS. The Bishops-elect then returned, as before, to the Islip Chapel, where they put on the lawn' ieeves and the rest, of tlip robes of a b'sV.np t bringeth good tidings of salvation" (tianaei;, being sung in the meanwhile. The Bishops then returned and knelt before the Archbishop, who, standing up, led off the Veni Creator Spiritus," Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire," which was taken up and exquisitely sung by the choir. The Archbishop, and the eight other Bishops, then, standing round in a circle, laid their hands together on each Bishop in his turn, the Archbishop pronouncing the words of conse- Z5 cration. The Archbishop then gave them each in turn a Bible, addressing to them the solemn admonition in the Prayer Book, concluding with "Be to the flock of Christ a shepherd and not a wolf; feed them, devour them not. Hold up the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring again the outcasts, seek the lost. Be so merciful, that ye be not too remiss; so minister discipline that you forget not mercy that when the Chief Shepherd shall appear you may receive the never-fading crown of glory through Jesus Christ our Lord. I Amen." Then the Archbishop and Bishops, accom- panied by the newly consecrated Bishops, who now for the first time took their seats with their brethren, returned to the inner sacrarium. The Dean then commenced the offertory sentences, which were taken up and sung by the choir. Meanwhile the Archbishop, reverently kneeling before the altar, laid his offering upon it, each of the Bishops following in his turn, then the offerings of the congregation were collected in the usual way and humbly presented by the Dean. Then the sacrist (the Rev. E. Price) prepared the bread and wine for the Communion, and placed them on the Holy table. The Archbishop then said the prayer for the Church Militant. Such of the congregation as did not wish to remain then retired. The Dean then read the invitation, and the sacrist kneeling in front of the Holy table led the confession. The Archbishop then pronounced the Absolution, and proceeded with the rest of the service, the sacrist presenting to him tha elements for consecration. The Archbishop afterwards administered in both kinds to the Dean, and they two to the other Bishops, who assisted in the distribution to the rest of the congregation. First those within the outer sacrarium, then came a number of clergy from the Diocese of St. Asaph, then a large number of men and women. When the service was ended the procession returned in the reverse order to which it came, only the Archbishop conducted the new Bishops, one on either side of him. And so ended a service which will never be forgotten by those who were present at it, con- ducted with all the pomp and solemnity which our Church deems fitting to use on such occasions. Every detail carefully planned before hand, and accurately carried out. The outward order so majestic, and yet everything so truly reverent. The old Abbey, with its memories of a thousand years, reminding us of the oneness of the Church, the same mother to her children throughout all generations, resting on Him, who is the same yesterday, to-day and for ever. And then the two new Bishops parted, the one to rule over the antient see of St. Asaph, older by many hundred years than the venerable Abbey of Westminster, to carry on the work from which the lamented Bishop Hughes has been called away, and which he so faithfully tried to execute, the other to his diocese in the West Indies, which has been in existence only 16 years, in succession to Bishop Rawle, who, after the loss he has sustained—that of his wife, feels that he is no longer able to bear the charge of his diocese, and has gone back to be Professor of Divinity in Codrington College, Barbadoes, of which he was Principal before he was made Bishop. It may not be out of place to quote the words in which he announced his resignation to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel:— • I resign my present chaige because it involves more of business cares and miscellaneous distractions than is good for me in my widow- hood but for spiritual work-be it as apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher-I am fairly applianced, and the better for my recent chastise- ment. I had been thinking of a hospital chap- laincy as a suitable ending, but this idea will keep for a later time if allowed to me. At present, 1 have some remnant of talents which can be better turned to account in a lecture-room than a sick ward. And as I have placed myself absolutely at our Lord's disposal, and asked to be treated by Him as a child, and guided where to go, the sug- gestion which took me by surprise, of making my- self useful again in meeting an urgent need, aud maintaining the efficiency of Codrington College y C, for the purpose for which alone it exists, bears a providential appearance. Among those present were Lord Harlech, Dr. Tumour, Canon Lewis, Canon Morton, the Vicars ot Ruabon, Denbigh, Dyserth, Abergele, Meliden, St. Asaph, Lady Penrhyn, Mrs Ffoulkes, &c. The offertory was devoted to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel.

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PRESTATYN PETTY SESSIONS. Wednesday, March 27th, 1889. Before Dr. Girdlestone and Mr Wynne. Appointment of Overseers. The following were appointed Overseers for the various parishes :—Meliden—Messrs. Thos. Ellis, Llys Farm, and Joseph Littler, P estatyn. New- market—Messrs. Hugh Jones, Minyflordd, Newmarket, and Edward Parry, Black Boy Inn, Newmarket. Gwaenyscor—Messrs. Wm. Hughes, Brynffynon, and Thos. McDonald, Minytlordd. Dyserth—Messrs. Robert Roberts, Dyserth Hall, and David Jones, Trecastle. Llanasa- Messrs. M. Lewis, Ffynnongroyw, and John Brookes, t, A Straying Ass. David Jones, Axton, charged with allowing an ass to be astray on the highroad, sent his wife to answer. P e. Adams deposed that he found the ass on the 16th of February, and as he did not know who was the owner, it was detained for over a week. When defendant was told of it, he did not fetch the animal, and he (the policeman) had to take it home. Fined 6d., with costs of 15s., including 6d. per day for the keep of the ass. His First Offence. Richard Davies, Cefn-y-Gwrych, Meliden, ad- mitted that P.c. Edward Jones had found him intox cated and somewhat noisy on the highroad, and was fined 2s. 6d., and costs, this being his first offence. School Attendance. Thos. Parry, school attendance officer for the Meliden and Dyserth District, prosecuted two parties, who pleaded poverty as an excuse for not sending their children to school. In one case it was stated that the Guardians paid the fees for children which did not attend. The fine and costs in each case was 3s. A Sun day- scholar's Unpleasant Position. In an application to shew cause the complain- ant was Mary Edwards, Penrhwylfa, Llanasa, a girl well out of her teens, and the defendant was William Jones, servant at Tynewydd, Meliden. Mr Alun Lloyd had been retained for complainant and Mr W. Davies for defendant. Mr John Lloyd, articled clerk with Mr Alun Lloyd, applied for permission to watch over complainant's interests and aid in elucidating any difficult poin Mr Davies, however, objected, and permission to call witnesses only was granted. Complainant stated that defendant had visited her on the Sunday before the big meeting at Groes Chapel," and her Sunday School teacher produced a copy of the register shewing her to be absent from School on that day. The second visit was upon returning from Chapel on a Wednesday evening. Other witnesses fixed their dates by the big meeting at Groes Chapel." A man named Pierce stated that when he and defendant were the other day near the Star," at Meliden, Mrs Parry called out Heigh-ho, two fathers I Witness admitted that he was in the list, and defendant said he was in the same bundle." (Laughter.) No names, however, were mentioned. —There being no corroborative evidence given, the court dismissed the case without calling upon Mr Davies to reply.

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ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THURSDAY, MARCH 28. Present: Messrs Edwin Morgan, Chairman; W. Bell, B. Littler, Jos. Lloyd, Howes Roberts, W. Ellis, J. Vaughan, Hugh Parry, W. Litter, Ellis Williams, Jas. McMurray, Roberts, (Fox- hall), J. Roberts, (Plas Heaton), T. P. Hughes, Capt. Conwy, Col. Standish Hore, Mr T. Murray Browne, Poor Law Inspector, and the Clerk (Mr Grimsley). The Rouse. Present number of inmates 150, as compared with 146 the corresponding period last year. During the fortnight 129 vagrants had been re- lieved, a decrease of 32.-It was reported that Mr T. J. Williams, Denbigh, had visited the house, and given oranges, sweets and buns, to the inmates also bringing with him a lady evangelist, who addressed the inmates.—Mr Williams was thanked. A Pauper's Gratitude. An aged man from St. Asaph appeared before the board, to thank the Guardians for sending him to the eye hospital, where the sight of one eye was restored. His health was not strong enough to allow of an operation on the other to be performed at present. The Board's gratitude to a Lady. The Chairman eaid that Miss Emily Hughes, late ut The Palace bad been exceedingly kind for the past 12 or 15 years in attendmg at the house almost every Sunday afternoon, when she instructed the women and girls in religious matters. When at St. Asaph she had scarcely missed a single Sunday. The inmates liked her visits very much and were very sorry to miss her. He thought that after such long gratuitous and valuable services Miss Emily Hughes was entitled to the cordial thanks of the Board, and he proposed that the Clerk should write thank- ing Miss Hughes for those iiervioes.-This was carried. An Ungrateful Pauper. An old fellow named Toos. Davies, very voluble, who said that he was 73 years old, asked to be allowed some out relief. The applicant said he had been struggling for a livelihood with one arm for the past 12 years and he did not think be yet deserved to be shut up in a jail, with half a bellyful of food." Mr Mathews: II suppose you get a glass or two when you are out? The Applicant: Yes, when I come across a friend. (Laughter). He then declaimed against the dietary, and e The Master, in reply to Mr Lloyd, said that the dietary-table was up, and no one else com- plained of it. The applicant now presented a very different appearance to what he did when he entered the house, when he was emaciated and in rags Mr Ellis said that the man had been in the house before, and his application wa now refused, but it was stated that he could discharge himself whenever he liked. The Opening of Contracts. Mr W. Littler proposed that in future contracts should be opened in the presence of the com- mittee. and not as heretofore, by the Olerk, who affixed a number to each sample. Mr McMurray strongly condemned any system which would disclose the names of those tender- in to the committee, as the members could not help bei g bia-ed in favour ot friends. Ultimately It Wda decided that the Obairman and olerk should open at one table, and after numbers shall have been fixed, that the samples be then handed over to another table for the oommittee'd inspection. Tithe Riots Expenses. A letter was read from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, with respect to the Board's application for repayment to the County ot Denbigh of the amount expqnded in maintaining order at tithe sales. The Commissioners regret- ted the expense incurred in recovering their dues, and also that they could not comply with t e Board's request. On the motion of Mr Jos. Lloyd they were thanked for their courteous letter. Nominations of Guardians. The following guardians have been nomina- ted for the coming year :— Abergele (4) "ev. David Javans, Vicarage, and rhoq. Evans, Tandderwen. Bettws-yu-rhos— Hugh Parry, Peniarth Bach. Bodf-ry-Jobn Roberts, Geinas House. Cwm-rhomae Morgan, Tanllao. DeD bigh- (3)- *Joseph Roberts, Denbigh. Dymeirchion-Thoo. Matthews, Brynibod. Dysetth-Rtoe J. Williams, Bhyd. Heullan (4)-Jno. Roberts, Foxhall, David Davies, Lodge, J. McMurray, Tywyeog, Jno. Roberts, Plas Heaton Farm. Llanddulas—*Frank Denton Fisher Jones, Tan'rallt Hall. Llannefydd-Wm. Jones, Penporchell Ucba. I ILI nfairfulhoinrn .TnKn noKaa HrnnkanlArf .1LI. V "u "D- "7"Ö' Llansannan-Thoo. Lloyd, Tuntryfan. Meliden—*Wm. Williams, Viotoria Terrace, Ehyl (3)—No nominations. Rbuddlan- Wm. Bell, Spittal, Bt. Morris, Hendref. St. Asaph (4)-Joe. Lloyd, Elwy Grove, .rhoE!. Parry, Faenol Fawr, *Henry Williams, Wero- ddu, *Robert Davies, Penrhwylfa, Rev Watkin Herbert Williams, Bodelwyddan Rectory, Thos. Howes Roberts, Bodbaulog, *Dr. Augustus Ed. Davies, Dolbyfryd, Jno. Kerfoot, Faenol Bach, *Felix C. WatkioB, Clwydian Vaults (disquali- fied), *Thos. G. Lunt, Minafon. St. Ge irgd—J. D. Jones, Bodoryn. Those to whose names a is affixed are not members of the present Board. There being no nomination from Rhyl the old guardians (Messrs B. Littler, J. Foulkes and Jacob Jones), will remain in office.

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THE WIRRAL. j TO THE EDITOR OF THE RHYL JOURNAL. Siiz,-Aletter signed "Constant Reader asks for some information about this interesting penin- sula. I should strongly advise him to visit it, and one day's excursion will well repay the trouble. If he intends "doing" the peninsula. by train he must get out at Hooton. Station, on the Chester and Birkenhead Line, and then travel via. Neston to West Kirby, where he must change again, and from thence he will get a train which will run close under Bidston Hill and through the Mersey Tunnel to Liverpool. If he intends to drive he had better commence the trip at Chester, and then, leaving that ancient city by Nortbgate Street, he will now come to the Cross Roads one is called the Liverpool Road, and the other the Parkgate or I the Lower Road, the latter will be the one he is in search of-and if he follows it he will be able to make a circuit of the peninsula. But it' your Reader is fond of walking I would suggest his leaving Rhyl by the 10 a.m. train for Queensferry I Station, close to the new railway bridge, which is not as yet worth inspecting; and after crossing the ferry, instead of following the road, Jwhich would take him to Ledshain, he must enter a lane on the left, and as the tower of Shotwick Church is a landmark before him, he cannot miss his way b's path will now be along the reclaimed land, (which tne tide once covered), at-d the first rising ground he will meet is the hillock on which are built the church and village of Shotwick. The church is interesting, being the only one in Wirral which has not been restored; it has a much. inspected Saxon door, and valuable old oak pews— the latter wili find ready buyers when the day of much.needed restoration arrives. Passing through the village the traveller must take the first turning to the left. Near at hand is an old Elizabethan mansion, with its fine door-way and staring gables. It is reported that the maiden queen passed a night there, but of this there is no no certainty; and to-day we see it used as a farm bouse, with all its glory gone. A path through the fields will bring him to. the hamlet of Puddington. The Hall was the ancient seat of the celebrated Massey family, but a fire having destroyed the state-rooms many years ago, the two wings are now inhabited as separate mansions. A short walk will bying him to Burton here the red sandstone is seen to perfection all the houses are built on it, and the steps leading to many of them are cut fiom the solid rock. The church is a gem: it is dedicated to St. Nicholas. The Stanley Chapel (underneath which are buried many of the Stanleys of Hooton Park) now forms part of the Church. The Bible on the Lectern was I presented to the Church by Mr Sneyd-Kinuersley it formerly belonged to the saintly Bishop Wilson, of the Isle of Man, whose birth-place is still shewn in this village. The Bible contains valuable manuscript notes of the venei able prelate, which shew his deep piety and extensive literary re- searches. The water, I may mention in passing, is beautiful all through the peninsula; it is brought from deep wells cut down through the red sandstone. Passing through Burton he will come, for the first and only time, to a dreary part of the road, as he mounts upward to Little Ness, but the lovely view of the Welsh Coast will amply repay him he will see the coast-line from Con- nah's Quay down to the Point of Ayr; while, standing boldly out he will recognise the Royal Castle of Flint, with the Roman Jstation on Voel Gaer, in Rhosesmor Parish, as a back ground and and in the distance the tower-crowned peak of Moel Famma. The well-wooded parks of the Earl of Denbigh's seat at Downing, and of Lord Mostyn's at Mostyn Hall, add much to the beauty of the scenery, and will compel the traveller (even if an Englishman) to confess that the view from Wirral over Flintshire far transcends in beauty the view from the Halkyn range over the penin- sula. Crossing the summit in Little Ness he will begin the descent to Neston, and having now walked about 9! miles we will imagine the traveller m to be in need of some refreshment for the inner man; he will find everything he wants, and at a moderate charge, at the Golden Lion Hotel. But while tne kind hostess is making the necessary preparations, our friend must walk through the village. It is a thorough Cheshire village, with many quaint old houses; though latterly, owing to the salubrity of the place, a great many new houses have been built to meet the demands ot merchants who desire to breathe a mouthtul of fresh air after some hours' work in the stifling offices in Liverpool. But the chief attraction is the church, with everything about it well-appoia ted. The six bells in the massive tower are the sweetest in Wirral, and oft-times has the writer listened to the merry chimes of the Neston Bells during calm summer evenings on the opposite Flintshire coast. The sound of the bells seems to be rendered more tuneful owing to the intt-rvening five miles of tidal water. Having partaken ot lunch, be must continue the descent to Parkgate, about three quarters of a mile distant. It lies on the very edge of the water, and was once a flourishing watering place, and the usual port of embarkation for Ireland. It was once thought that Parkgate would rival Liverpool but alas! that dream will never be realised. Everything here speaks of decay: the fallen plaster, the want of paint, and the woe-begone look on the faces of the few who have had the courage to remain there—everything seems to say, "Banish hope all ye who live here." The Mostyn family at one time possessed great influence in this neighbourhood, and therefore one is not surprised to see the name Pengwern Arms Hotel at the end of the decayed little town and many are the tales of how members of the Mostyn family used frequently to ride across the sands when the tide had receded, and were able to return ere the flow had commenced, but the drown- ing of the Mostyn coachman with a splendid pair of horses put a stop to this little diversion, and as there is nothing in Parhgate at present to tempt anyone across from the Flintshire side, this occa- sional intercourse has ended, and perhaps for ever. The writer was much surprised at the frequency of Welsh names over the shops, inns, &c., in the Neston part of Wirral, and was told that formerly, inasmuch as the harvest in Wirral commenced generally a full fortnight before that in Flintshire, the sons of many of the Flintshire farmers used to come over and aid in the ingathering, and be able to return in plenty of time for their own harvest; but, as is often the case, the impression- able Welshmen were easily captivated by the stately maids with the forget-me-not eyes of Wirral, and so after harvest was over, returned to settle it. a semi-foreign land, but still in sight of their old homesteads among the Flintshire hills. From Parkgate the traveller has the choice of two routes to Heswall, either along the sea shore, which is the shorter way, or by the road, which winds very much. The church in Heswall is well worth a visit, and some old monuments are not to be overlooked. Here again many new houses have been built by Liverpool merchants. A plea- sant walk soon brings one to Thurstaston, where the well-known Liverpool shipowner, Mr Ismay. has a palatial residence, and close to it there is a church, with everything in and around it in per- fect order. A little over a mile from Thurstaston is the most sheltered nook in the whole peninsula; indeed Caldy is a sweetly beautiful spot, where "eternal summer" seems to reign. It is part of the parish of West Kirby, whose village is about one mile distant. The old village of West Kirby is nicely situated, and possesses a magnificent church but the new district, near to the sea, is devoid of beauty. The magistrates have refused to licence a single hotel in the new suburb, but as every grocery shop possesses an outdoor licence, West Kirby has the unenviable notoriety of being the most drunken spot on the peninsula. About a mile distant is Hoylake, and it will be well to walk there along the celebrated Golf ground, at the end of which is the Royal Hotel- by far the best in Wirral—so much frequented by Golf Players from all parts of the North of Eng- land and Scotland, and at which the traveller, having walked about nine miles since his lunch, will find every comfort at a most reasonable charge. From Hoylake there is a magnificent view of the Wild Roads, Point of Ayr Light. house, Gronant, Prestatvn Signal Station, Dyserth Castle, and, better than all, a glimpse of dear old Rhyl, whither the traveller can now return by the last train, with the sure conviction that though there are many beautiful places liD Wirral, there is no place to choose for one's home like dear RHYL. P.S.—The places on the other side of the penin- sula, such as New Brighton, Bidston, &c., can best bel visited from Liverpool Landing Stage, so I shall not attempt to describe them.

DEATH OF DEAN BONNOR. On Monday last, the day on which the new Bishop of St. Asaph was consecrated, the late Dean —the liev. Richard Bonnor Maurice Bonnor, M.A.— breathed his last, at Gorphwysfa, St. Asaph, at the advanced age of 85. The rev. gentleman was a native of the diocese, and finished his education at Christ Church College, Oxford, where he was third classics and second mathematics in 1829. He was made perpetual curate of Trinity Church, Oswestry, 1837-42 Vicar of Ruabon, 1842-59 Rural Dean, 1S48 Hon Canon, 1850; and Dean and Chancellor, 1859. Owing to advanced age he resigned the latter office five or six years ago, Dr. Jeunc being appointed in his stead. In July, 1886, owing to illhealth, com- 1 bined with old age, he resigned the Deanery, when the Hev. H. A. James was appointed. The late Dean took a irost active part in the restoration of the Cathedral, a work that was completed some ten years ago, as well as in improving its services. He was also the moving spirit in the Church Building Society which has accomplished so much in the diocese during the past 30 years. During the long period he resided in the city, Dean Bonnor endeared himself to the inhabitants by many acts of kindness and liberality, and the news of his death, though he had some timp ago passed from all active scenes, was received with much and general regret. The funeral took place at 12.30 this day (Friday), deceased being buried in the Cathedral churchyard.

RHYJ DISTRICT. Mrs Richardson begs to acknowledge with many thanks a contribution from Miss Rimmer, towards the July Sale of Work A Letter on Is Dissent a Sin" is held over. Sum- mary aud Jotttings are likewise crowded out Y.M.C.A—The date of the annual entertain- ment has definitely been fixed for April 12, and the piece selected for the occasion is an adaptation of the late Charles Dickens' "Christmas Carol." We are informed the rehearsals, which are held twice weekly are very well attended, and that great progress is being made. Several fresh as- pirants for fame as elocutionists are promised, which would suggest that some hidden talent in this respect has been unearthed. The previous exertions of the members of the association have been so very successful that we hardly believe this year's entertainment will fall short of its prede- cessors. The object is to benefit the funds, and so we hope there will be a bumper house. CADBURY'S COCOA Sustains against Fnt.igne— Increases Mnscular Strength—Gives Physical En- duranco and Staying"Power. It is absolutely pure. MR ISAAC JONES (Eos Morfa) is now training the Rhyl United Choir" for a competition at Abergele on the second of May for a prize of £10 and a baton, to be given for rendering "Y For- daith." He has a strong choir of some 00 voices, and Mr T. E. Jones, of Wellington Road, acts as its secretary. We understand that Mr David Owen also has formed a choir for the same com petition, and earnestly hope that the prize will be gained by one or the other of these Rhyl choirs. NORTH WALES SAFETY BICVCLE.—Mr Conn ah, of the Cycle Stores, Bodfor Street, has brought from the Stanly Show with him one of the prettiest Safety Bicycles that has ever come into Wales. It has been specially designed by himself for use in our hilly districts and is made for him by Messrs. Humber & Co. He has called it by the above name and expects a large sale for it as the price JS8 10s brings it within the reach of everybody. It is beautifully enamelled and plated, has ball bearings everywhere except the pedals and has adjustable bundles, saddle and pedals THK HUSSARS' VISIT TO RHYL.—A meeting of the committee connected with the duty of making arrangements for the Denbighshire Hussars met at the Town Hall on Monday evening. There were present Messrs David Davies, Freelands (presiding), H. A. Steer J. B. Lawrence, D. Trehearn, J. H. Ellis, E. Wills, R Davies, R. Hughes, E. W. Keatinge. The stabling accom- modation, which, it appears, was not such as pleased Sergt. Major Bryan, who had been sent down to make inspection, was further discussed. Messrs Trehearn and Lawrencej reported the investiga- tions made by them that day, and ultimately it was found that ample stabling could be had with- out putting up any temporary erection. Conse- quently a resolution was carried to the effect that the 50 stalls which Mr Jos. Williams, Crescent Hotel, had offered to put up, would not be required, thus saving the committee about £5. It was reported that not much progress in preparing the Ffr.th for training ground had been made, but that the owner (Mrs Davies, Tynewydd) had promised to attend to the matter this week. As A SATISFYING, comforting, invigorating beverage it is impossible to find anything to equal Cadbury's absolutely pure Cocoa BAPTIST CONCERT.—This was held in the Town Hall last (Thursday) evening and was preceded by a tea in the afternoon. The concert was pre- sided over by Mr William Williams, builder, who said that no denomination in the town were more zealous in favour of him and the other Liberal candidates at the recent County Conneil election and he was ronfident that he had polled every Baptist vote available. He begged to return his sincere thanks. The programme issued was as follows: PART 1. Tune, Amann," The Choir. Pianoforte Solo, Miss Ada Mills Williams. Duett, Hen Deimladau Cynes," Messrs I. & J. Jones. Song, "Never again," Mrs Knightley. Trio, 0 na bawn yn Seren," Misses Jones and Mr Jones. Song Gyda'r Wawr." Mrs Dingtid J. Davies. Duett," Howell a Blodwen," Miss Jones & Mr Roberts. Song, The Old Flag of England," Mr J. Williams. Glee, Datod mae Rhwymau The Choir. Part 2. Tune, Mr Griffiths and Party. Song, The Out post Mr A. W. Hughes. Trio, "A little Farm Well Tilled" Messrs Davies, Jones and Williams. Song. Mrs Knightley. Trio, Angel Bach" Miss Jones, and Messrs Davies and Williams. Song, Mrs Dingad J. Davies. Quartette, Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy Nghalon Queen Strtlet Party. Song, First in the Field" Mr A. W. Hughes. National Anthem. The Chairman explained that Mrs D. J. Davies, unfortunately, was too indisposed to attend, and read a letter from her husband. The programme was otherwise slightly varied. Mr H. Jones, whose name was not down, rendered valuable aid. The singing throughout was much enjoyed, and the chairman was supported on the platform by the Revs. Ben. Evans, (Rhuddlan), f. S. Edwards and W. Roderick, Rhyl. CADBURY'S ICOCOA is easy to digest, delicious in flavour, and full of health-imparting properties. It is absolutely pure Cocoa, untampered with. THE Chester Port Sanitary Authority met on Monday at Mostyn, Mr J. L. Muspratt presiding, and Mr P. Mostyn Williams, the representative of Rhyl, being amongst those present. The Ins pector reported having visited 30 foreign ships which had arrived, and it was decided to hold the next meeting at Flint on the loth of April. MABCH BREWED ALES.—J. H. Ellis begs to announce that he ùa received a consignment of Messrs Bass & Co, 's celebrated March Brewed Ales, whIch can be sap- plied in U or 18 gallon casks, at prices ranging from one shilling per gallon and upwards. Weekly deliveries by van made to Denbigh, St. Asaph, Prestatyn, and surrounding districts. Full Price Lis's of all Wines, Spirits, Cigars, Bottled Ales, and Stout, &c., &c., on application to J. H. Ellis, Wine and Spirit Merchant, 12, Water Street, Rhyl. OVER the Warren Road Literary meeting on Monday Mr E. Vaughan Jones presided. Several competitions were gone through, and the Rev. E. Lloyd, and Messrs. Isaac Jones, Thomas Jones and D. Williams delivered addresses. UADBUBY'S COCOA it absolutely pure and untampered with. It has stood the keenest analytical tests, and consists solely of the concentrated essence and of tbe Cocoa bean, the flavour being developed and the aroma improved by a special process of roasting. LAST Friday's temperance meeting was presided over by Mr T. C. Amos, and addresses were delivered by the Revs. T. Rippon and J. S. Stevens. Last night (Thureday), the Rev. S. T. Ross presided, over another meeting, and the Rev. W. Lancely, Colwyn Bay, was the chief speaker. On both the evenings there was a numerous gathering present. HArwOOD S Special Material for Umbrellas pos. sesses all the good qualities of silk combined with the greatadvantage that it does not Cut in the seams, consequently it wears three times as long, and the cost is only 7/6 for recovering either a lady's or gentleman's umbrella. Cheaper materials from 2/6. Umbrellas are re-covered and repaired equal to new, by Hatwood, High Street and Queen Street. WAYWABDENS.—At a vestry held at Rhuddlan yesterday, Mr W. Bell presiding, and there being also present Messas. R. Morris, P. Edwards, Ed. Payne, and A. Rowlands, the following were -lected waywardens: Messrs. W. Smith, J. B. Linnell, W. Bell, J. L. Drummond, Lemuel Hughes, Thos. Davies, Rt. Morris, Owen Williams, W. C. Bell, WE understand that up to this morning there 0 have been no tenders for the Market sent in. WE note that at the Manchester Dog Show, this week, Mr C. E. De Ranee's colley dog Vulcan was" commended." As yet there does not appear that there will be many aspirants for the office of Commissioner, the election for which in case of a contest takes place on Thursday week..

THE MYSTERIOUS CIPHER; OR, The Hermit of Kelly's Bluff. CHAPTER II REGINA. She ceased, and turned upon her pillow, pale She lay, her dark eyes flashing through her tears. llYHOX. In the meantime Cavendish, assisted by the janitor and his wife, were employed in humane efforts to restore the girl. "Who is she?" asked Cavendish, as the three bent over her with restorative remedies. "Why, don't you know her?" asked the man, turning for a moment toward Cavendish. "No," he replied; "I never saw her before this morning." Then I guess you've never been to Dandridge's circus." What has Dandridge's circus, or any other circus. to do with the business ?" the young man asked in astonishment. "Why, just this much This girl here is Dand- ridge's best horse-rider. She did ride beautifully But I reckon her circus days are all over now, poor thing!" Why is she here under arrest, may I ask ?" Ob, it's all along of her child." was the reply. Her child Why, she can't be a mother! She's nothing more than a child herself." Oh, you can't tell nothing about the age of these foreigners," the janitor's wife broke in. The girl's Spanish, or something of that sort. Anyway, she's got a name nobody can pronounce, and she may be as old again as she looks to be." But how about the child ?"' Cavendish inquired. How did that get her into this difficulty ?" Well, I suppose she found it a bother, and so she made way with it." Cavendish drew back the hand with which he was bathing the girl's head and looked with fearful interest into the face of the youthful murderess. She wasn't of much use in the company with a baby to care for. you know, so the manager gave her a week's notice. Such girls haven't much feel- ing, nor natural affection, and I suppose this one thought she'd rather keep her place than the baby, so she drowned it." Cavendish shuddered, and the other continued "Tom Wilkins, over there, happened to be by when she stole down to the river and tossed it in. Others see her, too, but she thought she did it all on the sly, so when they nabbed her she denied everything, and fought like Satan to get off. She's a dangerous one to- deal with, though. My eye! you should have seen her when she shot herself! She hadn't been back to her senses more'n five minutes when she whipped that revolver out of her bosom and tried to make way with herself, but she didn't make it out quite." This conversation, carried on in a low tone beside the girl, was now brought to a close by the approach of the physician, who, having dressed Wilkins's arm, was prepared to do what he could for the prisoner. Those who had been trying to relieve her cheer- fully gave place to him, but it was a long time before his more experienced efforts were rewarded with success. Indeed, so long did the fainting fit continue that Cavendish feared the girl was dead instead of unconscious. He almost hoped that such was the case, for, though convinced that the wretched creature was a murderess though he had seen for himself how lierce, how ungovernable was her nature-he con- sidered her youth, her associations and her temptations, and he hoped that God himself had claimed the vengeance he promises to repay. But these hopes were not realised. The tide of life swept slowly and surely back into the girl's veins, and soon she opened her eyes and looked about her. That moment policeman Wilkins stepped forward and ordered her instant removal to the murderers' cell. Not yet," said Cavendish, turning toward the officer. "Wait until she is a trifle better." Better or worse, I won't wait for another such scene as she got up a while ago. She shall have no more chances to tantrumise as she did then So up with you he said, taking hold of her rudely by the arm. Up with you, I say, and come to your new suite of apartments." Disgusted with the man's unfeeling con- duct, but refraining from again exciting his anger by useless interference, Cavendish motioned to the janitor, and, assisted by him and his wife, the girl was taken from the room, carried down long corridors, through grated and barred doors, until that part of the building was reached which contained the cells. Give her the most comfortable one you can," said the physician, who had accompanied the little party. "She is not seriously wounded; but if she should take cold in a damp cell, I cannot answer for the consequences." "Yes," said Wilkins, "give her a dry, comfortable jell, by all means. She must be well taken care of, that an example may be made of her." The janitor unlocked a door and threw it open for the men to enter. They stepped within a cell more commodious and more comfortable in its meagre appointments than such places usually are. "This will do," Wilkins said. Put her on the oed there and leave her to herself for a while. I don't think she'll rage and rave quite so much here is she did above stairs. If she does there won't be any one by for her to hurt except the walls, and I rather reckon they won't mind her much." The girl had not spoken and scarcely moaned while they were bringing her hither. Once or twice she turned her head wearily and raised her hand to her face, but she attempted no resistance and seemed indifferent to what was going on around her. Only when they turned to leave her she opened ner eyes in a frightened manner, and reaching out her hand she seized Cavendish's arm, exclaiming: What are they going to do with me ?" The question, the gesture, and the girl's expres- sion smote the young man's heart with pity. He forgot her crime for a moment, and remembering only her youth and her terrible plight, he said, -eltly: They will take good care of you until you are better, and then-" And then what ?" she demanded, a troubled, apprehensive look coming into her eyes. Why, then, I suppose, they will try you," he replied. Try me for what 1" she drearily asked. For infanticide." She turned her face to the wall, and a groan burst from her lips. A moment later she turned back, and piteously asked: What am I to do, sir ? They won't believe me when I tell them I am not a murderess. Indeed, sir, I did not, oh, I did not kill the child. It died, and I didn't know what to do with it. I had no money to have it buried. I could not leave it where it was. The company was moving off with- out me, and so—so I thought of the river. I didn't think there was any harm in putting it there." Who but a child would have told so simple and so woeful a tale ? Could Cavendish have banished from his mind the remembrance of the girl as he had seen her twice that morning he might have believed her, tut remembering her passionate outbursts, her furious invectives, and her savage assaults, he was about turning away when she again spoke, and this time her voice seemed like a piteous, helpless wail: There's no one in the world to care for me, sir. I know I'm bad, but I've never had any one to teach me to be better, and I don't see what good it will do anybody to get me hanged, as that man over there threatens." Great tears rolled slowly from out the girl's dark eyes, and her lips quivered pitifully, just as a child's might have done with some infantile woe. The incidents of the morning fled from Cavendish's memory, and bending down toward the girl, he said, gently: I will be your friend, poor child. I will defend you, and make people believe the truth about you, if you will promise to tell me faithfully all about yourself." wilil tne oaCk ot her hand the girl brushed the tears from her eyes, and looking at the young man earnestly for a moment, she said: Yes, I'll tell you. I'll tell you all I can, all I dare tell; but perhaps you won't believe me, either." You must tell me everything," he returned. A strange, wistful expression came into the prisoner's eyes as she replied "I'll tell everything that concerns myself. I won't keep anything back." The present moment was no time to hold further parley with his client; so Cavendish desisted from a longer argument. He bade her keep up her cour- age, warned her against further violence, cautioned her to obey the physician's directions, and advising her, moreover, to be civil to her attendants, he bade her good morning, When he left the cell, a hand was laid upon his arm, and, turning about, he beheld the physician. You have promised to defend the girl," he said, so I conclude you are a lawyer." I am, sir," Cavendish replied. "If I mistake not, you are a stranger in Dubuque ?" Yes." Have you unconsciously aroused false hopes in the prisoner's mind 1 Are you authorised to plead in our courts ?" I have been admitted to the Supreme Court," was the reply, "and I can furnish ample testi- monials of my fitness and ability to undertake this case." n'L 1- 1. ue pnysician bowed. "Pardon me for speaking of the matter," he said. "The girl, as you have yourself seen, is of a most passionate nature, and I fear a disappointment, or, in fact, any excitement, would throw her into a paroxysm of rage which might prove fatal. The wound in her head, though not at present a serious one, may become so unless she is kept perfectly quiet." 11 1 shall do nothing to excite her," Cavendish replied. I am certainly sincere in my offer to defend her." And with this assurance, the two parted. In truth," the young man said to himself, a moment later, "my time will be fullv occupied during my stay in Dubuque, if this morning's inci- dents are to be relied upon. I have a search and a murder trial on my hands already, so I may as well consider myself booked for a six months' residence here. But, bless me what time ean it be ?" He looked at his watch and quickened his pace, as he saw the hands pointed to the hour lie had designated for a business interview. J Aeain he looked at. the ca^ his note-book, and without difficulty finding the address he sought, he ran swiftly up a flight of steps and entered the law office of Messrs. Fielding and Staples. "Is Judge Fielding in?" he asked of a clerk who, perched upon a high office stool before a desk which looked like a huge infernal machine, was laboriously engaged in looking out of the window. Without turning his bead, the fellow replied He 's engaged, sir, and won't be at liberty before noon." Give him that card, if you please," Cavendish peremptorily returned. The student" took the bit of pasteboard, and, disappearing with it into an inner office, presently returned and ushered the young man into Judge Fielding's presence. That gentleman, although apparently engaged in important business, greeted his visitor with cordiality and interest. Ah, Mr. Cavendish," he said, shaking him warmlv by the hand. "So you have arrived at last. I am very glad to see you. Pray be seated, sir-pray be seated." He pointed to a chair close beside the one from which he had himself arisen, and Cavendish accepted it. Did you have an agreeable journey from New York, and have you recently arrived ?" Judge Fielding asked, beaming upon his visitor a smile of benevolent interest. "Yes, thank you, very. I arrived last night," Cavendish replied. "I came here as soon as I thought you would be prepared to see me." You are more than welcome, sir," the other responded. I received a letter from my friend Warwick several days ago, saying you were coming to Dubuque to prosecute an important search, and he bespoke my interest and assistance in the matter. I need not tell you, sir, that Mr. Warwick's request shall be faithfully observed; and if you will par- don my apparent haste, I would recommend that we proceed to business at once." Certainly, Judge Fielding I see you have no time to lose," returned the young man, glancing at the table at his companion's elbow, which was strewn with the papers he had been examining when his visitor entered. Cavendish drew from his pocket a bundle of documents, and untying them, spread them out before him. Judge Fielding put on his spectacles and leaned forward to examine them. I think I had better give you a brief synopsis of the case before we look these over," Cavendish said. You are right," the other replied. I would thereby obtain a quicker and better insight into the case. It concerns the great D'Auvigne property, does it not ?" Yes. That estate, as you know, has been in litigation for many years past." Judge Fielding took off his spectacles, and settled himself in his comfortable office chair to listen. Cavendish selected from his documents a slip of paper, whereon were written certain notes and memoranda, and prefaced his further remarks by asking: Are you familiar with the entire history of this suit, Judge Fielding ?" H'm, well, no, I can't legally say that I am. The case has come casually under my notice quite frequently but since I am to be more intimately connected with it, perhaps you had better be very explicit." Cavendish glanced at the papers which had been occupying the judge's attention when he entered. Oh, never mind this business," said he, reaching out his hand and thrusting the papers aside. That can wait until another time." Cavendish expressed his satisfaction, and re- sumed Of course you are aware that this is a case in- involving property to the amount of millions." Untold millions, I hear." Yes, untold millions for the task of computing the actual amount is too laborious for any one to attempt who is not reasonably certain of inheriting a good share of it." And the heirs, I suppose, are as plenty as bees in summer time." They were so at one time, but their number has been reduced jf late." Cavendish ran his eye over the papers upon the table before him, and selected another document, musty, voluminous, and stained with age. The founder of this great D'Auvigne estate was a certain Guy D'Auvigne, who came to America in the year 17(50. He brought immense wealth with him, and settled in New York-the great city at that time being but a small town under British rule. This Guy D'Auvigne was nominally an English- man, though of French or Norman descent. Be. sides his immense wealth, he brought with him to America his family, consisting of a wife and only son. He left a daughter in the old country to be educated, and she, marrying and settling there, never visited America. The family lived in regal style in a mansion situated in a part of the city which at that time was the Fifth Avenue of the place. Mrs. D'Auvigne was a beautiful woman, and dispensed an elegant and bountiful hospitality. D'Auvigne himself lorded it over the colonists and the English residents like a veritable Mogul, and the son was as dashing a young blade as ever flashed along Broadway. But all this came suddenly to an end. One morning D'Auvigne was found murdered in his f bed. The shock so prostrated his wife that she died a few days after her husband's burial. The son was absent at the tirfte or the muraer, ana rut several weeks he could not be found. Some cir- cumstances came to light which seemed to fasten a suspicion of the crime upon him. It was said that the father and son had quarrelled, and that D'Auvigne had threatened to disinherit him. Kumour also said that the cause of this quarrel originated in a clandestine marriage which the son had contracted. At all events, the English Mogul was dead, his wife was dead also, and the son was expected to take immediate possession of his father's vast wealth. But when the will was opened a strange diffi- culty presented itself. The instrument was in cipher, and no one could read it. Experts in that kind of writing were summoned, and innumerable copies were made and forwarded to Europe, in the expectation of its being deciphered there. But every effort was fruitless. At last, among D'Auvigne's papers a mem- orandum was found which seemed to promise a happy deliverance from all these difficulties. In a secret drawer in his desk a statement was found, declaring that in a certain locality in Mytliren Castle—the family's ancestal seat in England at key to the cipher would be found. A messenger was instantly dispatched to Great Britain; and though war was at that time raging between the two countries, the importance of this- case was such that a safe conduct was afforded the agent sent for the coveted key. He reached Myth re n Castle in safety, found the document in the very spot where it had been de- scribed, and with it in his possession, started on his return to America. But an adverse fate seemed opposed to the will ever being read, for the messenger took passage in the ill-fated Hussar, which you well know ws.s wrecked ju-t outside New York Harbour. The agent, the strong box, and the precious document which it contained, were lost." Cavendish paused in his recital, and Judge Field- ing took that occasion to remork Why was there such ado made over the matter I The son was the only heir, so why couldn't he ha-ve entered into possession of the property just as though there had been no will at all ? "Ah, that's just where the difficulty has lain all the while. A codicil appended to the will, added but a few days before I) Auvigne's murder, com-* [ manded that the estate should not be administered until the will was deciphered, and as though the testator apprehended some such difficulty as even- tually arose, he provided that the property should be held in trust until the entire will was read." What in Heaven's name was the use of all that rigmarole I" exclaimed the elder lawyer, impatientlv. I can conceive of no other reason than that the man fancied the war might occasion some difficulty in inheriting the property. The son was a natural- ised American the (laughter, who had been left iv England, was an Englishwoman; neither party knowing whether the inheritor of the estate was an English subject or an American rebel, the pro- perty could not, of course, be confiscated, and so the crafty D'Auvigne may have hoped to keep the estate in the fa mil v." He was a sly old fox if that was his object." "Yes; but he was caught in his own trap, for IuS children, hi? grandchildren, and, for aught I know, his great-grandchildren, have been deprived of their patrimony. 'Tis true the estate has increased im- mensely in value. Ilents and interests have rolled up fabulous amounts, and property has advanced wonderf tilly, so that what in the beginning was but; a handsome estate is now a princely one." Cavendish laid down the paper he had be holding in his hand—an ancient copy of the D'Auvigne genealogy—and took up one of more recent date. Of course, there has not been Wanting sufficient number of heirs to make litigation re- garding this estate extremely exoiting," he con" tinned for notwithstanding the express command of the codicil, the heirs have been so anxious to come into possession that they have been carrvi^ on suits against the trustees for eighty years. Their efforts, however, have languished somewhat of late. The D'Auvigne race does not seem to be » hardy one, and the direct descendants of the soO and daughter of Guy D'Auvigne are now reduced tO a single representative on each side." Judge Fielding smiled, and said And I suppose these two last representatfle5 will enact the old story of the Kilkenny cats. They will probably fight the battle out now bet weeD themselves, and destroy each other." "That cannot be done literally, though their legal representatives may do so for them," Cavendish replied. For it is said, and with every of truth, that the heir of the son is an old, decrepit man, while the sole remaining representative 0 D'Auvigne's daughter is a child." Did any premonition warn Cavendish that Old Darwin" was one of the missing heirs, ana that th* other was his unfortunate client, the hapIP--4 Regina 1 (To be continued. J ■

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