Wrexham Guardian

DENBIGH. THE HARVEST.—We hear that in several of the mountainous districts near Denbigh grain remains ungathered, and also that within a mile of the tovu there is a crop of barley worth over £100 still out. Culpable negligence we should imagine, and not the weather, must be the cause of this delay. THE INFIRMARY.—Dr Lloyd, who has only been at the infirmary a few months, being appointed successor to Mr J. Shelton Jones, has resigned his appointment, and, according to the advertisement appearing in the Guardian, the committee seek the services of a gentle- man duly qualified, unmarried, and conversant with the Welsh language, for which he will receive a salary of X85, with board, washing, and residence in the house. Applications with testimonials must be sent in to the chairman of the Committee of Management before the 16ih of this month. DENBIGH, RUTHIN, AND CORWEX RAILWAY.—Th company's line of rail is certainly being advanced to is much higher state of perfection than has hitherto existeda Last Saturday a splendid new engine was brought into. use for the first time. There are a few alterations in the trains on this lira for the winter months. The train that formerly left Ruthin at 2'50, leaves at 2-15, in order to catch the train that leaves Denbigh just before three o'clock for Chester and Liverpool, and the train in the evening that formerly departed at 7-40 now leaves at 7-35, on the arrival of the Rhyl and Chester trains. TEA PARTY AND LITERARY MEETING.-On Tuesday the school children, teachers, and friends, belonging to the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Swan-lane, were provided with a very excellent tea in the Assembly Boom. Prior to partaking thereof they paraded some of the streets, smging in good style some well-known hymns; they also visited the garden and grounds of Dr Evan Pierce, Salusbury-place, where they were kindly received and liberally treated. After all had thoroughly enjoyed the good things provided ad lib, the company adjourned to the chapel, where they were joined by the usual congregation, and a musical and literary meeting of a very successful character wa held. CAPTURE OF POACHERS.—A few afternoons ago news reached Denbigh Police Office that some well-known Denbigh poachers had been seen on certain estates in the neighbourhood. Sergeant Lewis, with Police- constables Evans and Price, secreted themselves in the vicinity of the Graig. P.C. Price observed two men Coming over the fields, and forthwith went to meet them. The men stopped some little time at the entrance to one of the fields, and when the officers came upon and searched them they found nothing except a net and a ferret, but marks on their dress showed that thev had had some kind of game in their possession. In taking the men back towards town it occurred to P.C. Price to search the ditches near the spot where the men had halted, and there, carefully concealed, he found eight couples of rabbits. The men having been brought to town; were released from custody, being well known, and summonses will be taken out against them. Strange to say thNDen had the effrontery to pass through these mach frequented roads with this booty early in the afternoon. PAROCHIAL AFFAIRS.—We deeply regret to learn that the health of the Rector of Denbigh, the Rev L. Lewis, is such as to cause his family much anxiety. The rev. gentleman has for some weeks past been away from the parish, at Barmouth, and also in the neighbourhood of Wrexham, for change of scene. He has returned this week, and we are informed that his medical advisers recommand a visit to the Continent for some months. On Suaday, the Rev Mr Parry, a clergyman from Car- narvonshire, who has often preached with great accept- ance at Denbigh, officiated three times, in the place of the Rev R. Jones, curate, who had undertaken Mr Parry's duty for the day. The sermon on Sunday night at St. David's Church was of a very interesting and original character, being founded on the words, Christ in you, the hope of glory." There was a good congre- gation. On the same evening the Rev Mr Jones, curate of Bodfari, officiated at the Welsh service, in the National Schoolroom, which, as usual, was well filled. The latest now relating to the Reredos question is that the case has been prepared for and passed into the hands of the referees, whose decision it is hoped will be known in a very short time. It will be noticed that Sir V. Harcourt, M.P., the umpire, has returned from the Continent, his absence having delayed the matter a little. It is stated that the church will certainly be opened before Christmas. Few can estimate the injury done to the church, or the pain caused to the hearts of individual Churchmen by this sad dispute. Confirmation services are shortly to be held In the parish by the Bishop of St. Asaph, and the curates are diligently instructing a goodly number of j eandidateefor the IaCltd rite. ] THE MARKET on Wednesday was only very small, is is usually the case on the week previous to the fair rhe weather was miserably cold and acted unfavourably m the attendance. All kinds of commodities remained unchanged in price. FICKLE FORTUNE'S TRICKS.—On Monday the remains af an old lady named Green, who had resided in Love- lane, Denbigh, were consigned to their last resting- place in Eglwyswen graveyard. The poor old lady who for the last few years has recioved parish relief, was formerly in a very excellent portion, her husband having been in an extensive way of business conducted at two separate shops in the town. M'iny of the towns- people knowing the old lady's antecedents, always behaved most kindly to her. CATCHING THE TRAINS.—Travellers from Denbigh who failed to pay attention to the new issue of time bills for October, and, indeed, we may say for the winter months, have this week found themselves either left behind, or at the station long before their trains were due. The train that formerly left for Mold and Cheater at 3-20, now starts at 2-43 whilst the trains to Rhyl at 3 40, and from Rhyl at 3 5, have been discontinued, and the train to Rhyl that formerly left at 935 now leaves at 9-45. These are the chief alterations in this district, MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING. The last monthly meeting of the council during the present official year was held on Monday last, when there were present the mayor (J. Parry-Jones, Esq.) in the thair; Alderman Thomas Gee Councillors John Davies, T. J. Williams, T. G. Lunt, Wm. Morris, E. W Gee, Thomas Foulkes, E. T. Jones, John Armor, David Griffiths, Evan Thomas; Mr Martin Smith, treasurer, &c. A LESSO" FOR CATTLE INSPECTORS.—Mr E. W. Gee called attention to the fact that complaints were made that the veterinary surgeons employed to inspect the cattle were ia the habit of putting their hands into the mouths of animals to see if they were infected and then went and placed them in the mouths of cattle that were not diseased, by which means. the disease was spread. Mr Armor and other gentlemen said com- plaints had reached them to the same effect. It was decided that the attention of the inspector be called to the question. ATTENDANCES OF MEMBEES DURING THE YE.VR.-The Mayor (J. Parrv-Jones, Esq.), 13; Aldermen Evan Pierce, t; Evan Davies, 0; Thomas Gee, 11; Councillors E. T. Jones. 11; T. J. Williams, 11; John Armor, 0; John Davies. 7; Wm. Morris, 12; T. G. Lunt, 12; Evan Thomas, 11; Evaii Pierce N-v illiams (ben ill for some months), 4; E. W. Gee, 11; John Harrison Jones, 8; Thomas Foulkes, 13; David Griffiths, 8. The Mayor was happy to find that there had been an excellent attendance during the year. Mr Gee remarked that the Mayor and Mr T. Foulkes were the only two complete members (a laugh). „ THE YEARLY ESTIMATES.—INTERESTING TO THE KATE- PAYERs-The Town Clerk produced the estimates of expenditure and receipts for the ensuing year, the Mayor explaining that three distinct rates must be made in compliance with the late order of the Local Govern- ment Board. As regards the borough rate the estimates were as follow:—Expenditure, interest on money now in the hands of the corporation, XSS 2s; salaries, £ 96 os; collection of borough rate, £15; school board expenses, £ 350; expenses of municipal registration and elections, £25; rates, taxes, and insurance, £ 15; hall keeepetj for cleaning and lighting fires, &c., £ 5; law expenses, £10; and miscellaneous expenses, £ 20; total, £(-¡H 7s. To meet this there will be tolls X204 assembly room hire, J035 rent of Panton Hall House, 10s; crown rent, Y.7 103; total, £ 241; leaving X393 to be provided by the rate. On the motion of Alderman Gee, seconded by Mr Lunt, it was agreed to levy a borough rate of 4d in the pound for the next year. The estimate for the highway rate was as follows :—Rate m aid of the Denbigh and Pentrevoelas turnpike road! £ 25 14s 6d estimated expenses for repairing the high- wavs, £ïOO; letal, X725 14s 6d. To meet this a rate of 7d in the pound would be required, and it was pro- posed bv Mr Davies and seconded by Mr Gee that such rate be levied. Carried. In reference to the district rate a long conversation ensued from which it seemed that some difficulty would arise in arriving at the different valuations of houses and land, as both must be assessed separately under the new order; and also as to the exact items of expenditure to be charged to such rate. It was also necessary that they should take into consideration whether the rates should be collected as I hitherto or by a special collector; and as it was a question requiring to be gone into in great detail, the Mavor suo-gested that the Finance Committee with Alderman Gee and Councillors John Davies and T. Foulkes meet to consider the whole question and report to a special meeting of the council that day fortnight. This was eventually agreed to, such committee, if necessary, to h>tve power to obtain the aid of the surveyor as to the 'valuation of houses connected with the farms in the borough. BOROUGH TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT.—The borough treasurer said that after the last meeting he had X2 7 13s in hand, and the sum of £,j 1 had been since paid in. He had, however, paid out X93, so that at the present time ho lmri fivprrtaid for-tilq. corporation the sum of X15. lmri fivprrtaid for _t\yt ^corporation the sum of £ 15. formidable looking document Tf' „ T ,vV":l1 vvits a most all the details of receipts'and preparation mnsf; hnvn tka ire&>ure" a great amount of labour. The accounts had been audited by Alderman Gee (the mayor's auditor), and Messrs T. Evans (chemist), and Robert Davies (High-street), the elected auditors, who certified that they were correct. The report was ordered to be printed for circulation. We make there- from the following brief extracts:—Total amount of receipts, £1,513 10s 101; including X280 for borough rate in April, 1874, and XSOO for borough rate on the 1st of February, 1875 tolls, £ 204 assembly-room and arches, £;32 lis 6d. The year's expenditure amounted to £ 1,485 17s lOd; and included salaries of officers, £ 177; interest on money, £ 83 16s; maintenance of roads, X562 7s lid; lighting of public lamps and ex- penses connected therewith, 4C205 7s 6d; and first call made by school board, X100. TESTING GAS METERS.—A letter was read from the Gas Company, stating that in the interests of the borough they thought it requisite that the six test meters con- nected with the public lamps should be examined and regulated, and for that purpose they had sent them up to London and expected them back early this week; and the directors advise that it be done yearly, and expected the corporation to bear the expense, it being of such obvious utility.—Mr Morris said that course of action would meet his views, and he should therefore withdraw his motion in reference to the subject.—It was stated that the meters were the property of the corporation, and that it was therefore reasonable that they should bear the expenge,-On the motion of Mr Lunt, seconded by Mr Evan Thomas, it was agreed that the cost be defrayed for this year. THE CATTLE DISEASE.—CARELESS FARMERS.—The Town Clerk produced the reports relative to the foot-and- mouth disease in the borough, which were as follow :— Sept. 18th, 20 cattle and 20 sheep on four farms; Sept. 25th, 31 cattle and 18 sheep on three additional farms; and on October 2nd, the disease was on eight farms, there being 52 cattle, 18 sheep, and 11 pigs infected.— Mr E. W. Gee said if farmers did not strictly obey the law in reference to the non-removal of cattle it was of the utmost importance to the farmers generally that such persons should be made an example of; he had been told that a farmer in the neighbourhood had removed his cattle from land on to his own premises when they were suffering from infection.—The Mayor: Can you prove that the inspector knew that ?—Mr E. W. Gee The inspector may not have known it, but the farmer is amenable nevertheless, and I should like to have seen the inspector to ask him about it.—Mr Davies said he thought the inspector did his duty admirably.—Mr Gee lid not deny that.—Sergeant Lewis was then sent for, but he was not at the police-station, and therefore the 1 subject dropped without any resolution. COMPLAINTS ABOUT DRAINAGE.—Mr Parry, maltster, Beacons Hill,complained that the main drain by his bre wery got choked up, and the water was forced back up his private drain into the cellar.—Alderman Gee explained that the drain acted all right until Mr Parry made the brewery in question; now some grains, or some such matter, get into the drains.—Mr Morris thought that under such circumstances Mr Parry ought to bear the expense of the work needed.—Alderman Gee thought the public drain ought to enable Mr Parry to carry from his breweryj whatever matter it might be necessary to remove through the drains.—On the Town Clerk being appealed to, he said the corporation could either compel Mr Parry to do the work, or do it themselves.—Mr Morris proposed that Mr Parry be informed that there was a good public drain within a short distance of his brewery, and, therefore, he must be requested to connect his private drain therewith.—Mr Lunt proposed, and Mr E. T. Jones seconded, that the place be visited by the Road Committee, who should decide the question. Carried.—Mr Joseph Evans, innkeeper, Henllan, com- plained that the public drain opposite his house was defective, and flooded his cellar.—Mr Clough, the sur- veyor, said no doubt the drain named ought to be carried some distance further up the village; that would remedy the evil; but there had been such grumbling and such rows at Henllan when the last drainage was done there, that he had refrained from recommending the work in question.—On the motion of Mr Armor, seconded by Mr David Griffiths, the necessary work was ordered to be done.—Mr J. Armor called attention to a drain belonging to the county authorities, in Love-lane, that needed cleaning out, and had been choked up for many weeks. It was stated that the county surveyor had been spoken to on the subject, but he took no notice of such complaints.—The Inspector of Nuisances and the Sur- veyor concurred with Mr Armor that the nuisance was very great, and needed remedying. The usual orders were given to the inspector to see that the work was carried out at once. THE ASSEMBLY RooMS ENTRANCES.-The Surveyor presented plans of the proposed new entrance to the Assembly Rooms over the soup kitchen in Market-street; he also recommended that the Assembly Room, being now dry, should be painted and coloured. It was agreed to defer the whole question till the next meeting, the Highway Committed to report thereon in the meantime, j FILTH, DISEASE, AND DKATH PROMPT REMEDIES N"«SDKD.—Dr J. LL Robert*, medical officer of health, presented the following report During the month ending October 4th, eleven births and eleven deaths have been registered within the borough. Of the deaths, two occurred at the Asylum and one at the Iafirmary thus eight occurred amongst the population proper of the borough, and of these seven are certified and one is not. The births are at the annual rate of 245 per thousand, as against 32-6 during the previous month, and the deaths are at the annual rate of 17'8 per thousand as compated with 25-7 during last month, With one exception the causes of death are unimportant, and this death is registered as being due to typhoid fever. I may remind you that a death from this disease was also registered during the previous month. The case which was registered during September occurred at 29, Post Office-lane, in a court leading out of that lane. At the back of the houses in this court are large and most offensive cesspits, and also a row of pigstyes in which pigs are kept. In front of these houses also are ashpits and cesspits belonging to other houses. In the court off Vale-street, behind Mr Isaac Williams's, the tailor, there is also a case of typhoid fever. At the end of this row of houses is a large and offensive cesspit. ThJse two houses, where the fever exists are so situated as to be within 20 yards of each other. There is also a con- valescent case of typhoid fever at a house at the bottom of Red-lane. Behind this house there is an uncovered drain said to be in connection with the main drain, of most impel feet construction, up which sewer gases find their way. Against the house there is a structure used as a hen-house. With regard to the grave nuisances that exist in close proximity to the dwelling-houses. where each of these cases had been found, I Ijeg to si refer you to my first report, also to my reports of April 7th, 1874. September 1st, 1874, and June 7th, 1875, s, which all related to modes of dealing with these most tl abominable nuisances caused by accumulations of excre- e ment and other filth, and the condition of .the Henllan- street brook which acts as a common main sewer to the y town. The last report especially referring to a blue b book published by the medical officer of the Local il Government Board relating to the substance of the previous reports. At your next meeting I hope to lay before you a few remarks upon the Public Health Act il of 18? 5, under which we now act, so far as it concerns t our borough as a sanitary authority. At present I beg a to refer ycu to sections 17 and 40, which refer to the t cleanly keeping of privies, & and the pollution of streams by sewerage."—Alderman Gee thought they had I settled that they would not apply any uniform system of t closets to the town, but why did not Dr Roberts deal s with the cases as they broke out ?—The Mayor De- r cidedly so. It is no use makingj'eports here; why not i see that the work is carried out; if you both (inspector i and medical officer) agree upon what is wanted doing you should see it done.—Dr Roberts I should not like c to order these places to be made into water-closets with- t out your sanction.—After some conversation about the 1 responsibility of adding more sewerage matter to the present outlets without purification, Mr Lunt asked if { Dr Roberts would not take some immediate steps to deal ( with the nuisances.—Mr Gee asked if the medical officer i had communicated the intelligence of these nuisances to the inspector.—The inspector was aware of that in ] Post Office-lane, but thac nuisance was far enough from ( any door.—Dr Roberts: Why, it's a most injurious ( place.—The Inspector: As regards the place in Vale- street, I have ordered them to make water-closets.—T Mayor: I really must ask you, Mr Inspector, do you follow up those reports you make to us; it is no use reporting here if you don't ^follow them up.—The Inspector: It is very difficult to get people to do the work, there are some nuisances that the people have been nine months clearing away.—Dr Roberts said they should not simply seek to abate a nuisance, but do away with the cause there was Charnel's well naignbourhood, for instance, why the atmosphere was most abominable.—The Mayor I must say that com- p!aints are made to me that tha same attention is not paid to the cleanliness of the town by the present in- spector as used to be in Wilde's time.—Mr Morris: I think a special case of neglect should be brought for- ward and not a general charge of that kind be made against an offleer.-The Mayor: You know very well, Mr Morris, that people will not come forward and make charges themselves, or will they let their names be used; it is a pity that they have not the straightforwardness to some forwajd aud make special complaints.—Mr ,Lvlorris When they make general complaints to the Mayor and others, it is a wonder they have not the manliness to come forward and prove them (hear, hear). Dr. Roberts: The sanitary committee commenced to go into this work, but they did not like it, and so backed out of -It.-Thc Mayor: I don't think that they should be calied upon to do so when they have officers paid to do the work; it was different when we had no officers, then 1 and others did the work of visiting the districts. Alderman Gee said he was bound to observe that there appeared to have been nuisances existing that were kuown to the medical officer, but he had not the courtesy to acquaint the Inspector of the facts. He thought both officers should work together, for although they were injdifferent capacities the aim of both ouht to be the same as regards the health of the town.—Dr. Roberts: These places have beenmentioned here half-a-dozen times, and I have commumicated with the Inspector on the i)oints.-Some discussion ensued on this point, in the course of which Alderman Gee proposed a resolution that the medical officer should commu.ni £ ,ij.tfi Mrt: iersmlce to "aft existing nuisances.rhe Mayor and Council, however, thought that both officers un- 0 derstood that that was their duty and acted upon it now to some extent, therefore there was no need for any such resolution.—Alderman Gee said he shonld not be willing to convert the existing privies throughout the town either into earth or water closets as a uniform system, but thought each case should be decided upon as reported each month.—Mr Lunt and others were against any sweeping change in the present system.—Notwithstanding this lengthy discussion, the subject was dropped without any positive orders being given to the officers as to what they should do to abate the nuisances that are the cause of the fever mentioned. THE INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES handed in a letter to the Mayor which, on being opened, was found to contain bis resignation of the office.-The Mayor said the matter would be Considered at a speciaf meeting a fortnight hence.—I reply to some members the Inspector said his duties were rather too heavy for the pay he received. He reported various minor nuisances. and the usual steps were ordered to be taken for their removal. CORRESPONDENCE.—Letters were read from Messrs Sisson and George withdrawing the appeal of which they had given notice against the removal of the toll-house on the St. Asaph and Denbigh road.—The Rev. Pre- bendary Morris, of Carmathen, wrote thanking the Council for their courtesy in granting the use of the charters, &c., free of cost, for the late art treasures ex- hibition. There was no other business of interest. MUNICIPAL NOTES. At the present time, Mr Editor, a few notes respect- ing our local Parliament may not be uninteresting to the < readers of the Guardian. ■ ] Three weeks hence we shall be on the eve of a muni- cipal contest. The retiring members are William 1 Morris, E. T. Jones, Evan Thomas, and Evan Pierce f Williams, M.D. The latter gentleman,fwhose continued 1 illness evokes the sympathy of all classes of the towns- 1 people, will not offer himself for re-election. The three 1 others will again offer themselves as the obedient humble servants of the ratepayers. All three without J doubt deserve re-electiou; that is if past services are de- £ serving of gratitude. They are regular attendants at a the meetings of the council, and give all subjects their e calm and earnest consideration. Mr Morris perhaps d has done more talking than all the other members of the council put together, particularly over the gas question, but with the talk there has been plenty of hard and f1 useful work, and the ratepayers have to thank him for a the better and cheaper lighting of the town. But o whilst the Nonconformists are strong enough and cer- v tainly will use their strength to put in E. T. Jones and b Evan Thomas, the return of the Chairman of the Light- t ing Committee is not a matter of such certainty, that is t if rumours afloat in the town are to be relied upon. He F will perhaps take this hint and buckie on his armour for the contest. It is not the first time he has fought therefore he is a pretty good hand at it. Already two names aie talked over as new candidates. They shall not, however, be mentioned here at this early stege, but li let us hope that the candidates really selected will be a men of worth, men with business qualifications, and men t< who will be a credit to the Council and the ratepayers. el A word to the wise should suffice. if On dit that Alderman Evan Davies, of King's Mills, after 20 years' services to the ratepayers, is about to re- sign his seat. Indeed, his letter of resignation has been sent in, but before it is officially discussed an effort will be made to induce him to continue in office. If he de- clines, who will be the new alderman ? Unfortunately, the elder members of the Council are neither big nor burly." and if elected would look anything but model aldermen. Perhaps, another effort will be made to brmg in an outsider whose name and position would add to the respectability of the body corporate, although there are several councilmen that would jump at the position, if it were offered tb them. The Corporation want an inspector of nuisances. No wonder that. Who would accept such a berth ? that is with the intention of doing the work. The present officer gets the enormous salary of 5s per week! Five shillings per week for inspecting filthy drains, visiting the hot beds of fever and death, incurring the displeasure of the poor and the frowns of the rich by ordering the removal of this, that, and the other nuisance. Is there a man in the borough hard up ? or thet wants to add a little to his irfcome ? Here is a glorious chance for him of earning a whole 5s a-week by mixing amongst the filth of the towa of Denbigh. Is ft to be wondered at that complaints are made that the inspector is not so active as he could be ? How much law, how much physic, how much printing, ironwork, and auctioneering will the individual members of our council do and give for 59 per week ? If they will decide that question it may help them to decide upon a reasonable salary for their inspector of nuisances. At the presene rate of wages there should not be a man in the borough willing to accept such a position (although it does not occapv anything like the whole of hk time) at such a miserable pittance in the wajr of remuueratioo. Two rates have just been made, and another remains G :0 be levied, and it seems certain that when the farmers f( enow the exact result of the late Provisional Order as to a ;he rating, they will find that they burnt their fingers" n JY making a stir about the inequality of the rating. G ralking about rates brings up the fact that more than J me-half of the ensuing year's borough rate (£644:) is p -equired by our school board, who have sent in a precept or jE350, the £100 received by them some little time ago I jeing swallowed up, which fate awaits the £350 long before the new schools are built. How do the school a aoard advocates like this ? S Who is to be the next mayor ? Yes, who ? Echo t mswers who ? If some influential fnend of the present n uayor will induce him to retain office another year, ho I will confer a great boon on the town, and help the J jouncil out of an awkward dilemma; if this is not done there is almost certain to be a squabble over the honours, b Cannot somebody give the council a little instruction o is to the relative duties of their officers. Who will t teach them that it is the duty of the inspector to hunt ? Jut the nuisances and report them to the medical-officer, p who really is to be consulted as the superior officer whose s opinion is necessary as to whether the existence of certain [ things are injurious to health or not. Somehow or other, e ;ome of the members of the council want to convert the i medical-officer into an inspector. But—yes, there is a n but" in it—but he won't let them, and he is right after all. < OBSERVER.

RUTHIN. A BOROUGH RATE of 2s in the pound has been ( signed. < SESSIONS.—At the usual fortnightly sessions only three G summonses were returnable, two were withdrawn before < the day, aud the other was of no public interest what. ever. < THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The Rev W. H. Mills, of ) the Cathedral schools, Hereford, has been appointed ) headmaster. of the Ruthin Grammar Schools. The build- j ings are to thoroughly renovated. CORPORATION MEETING.-—A a meeting of the corpora- ( tion, held on Wednesday last, there was no business of ( importance to transact. The adjourned question as to the purchase of tho waterworks was further discussed, j and a resolution come to, not to purchase it at present. Several bills were ordered to be paid. ] THE RAILWAY FOOTBRIDGE.—The letter sent by Mr Hunt, calling attention to the inconvenience caused by the present disgraceful state of the footbridge near the station, has received attention at the hands of the cor- poration. At their last monthly meeting a tender sent by Mr William Morris, for £66, was accepted. The work, in stone, to be completed by the 1st November. THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES.—A meeting, convened by circular was held at the Castle Hotel, on Saturday last, with the object of appointing a com- mittee of officers to collect subscriptions in aid of the proposed Sustenation Fund of £3,000 for the University College. Mr Hugh Owen, of London, attended and explained the purport of the meeting. Dr Thomas Jones was voted to the chair. A numerous committee was nominated, and Mr Bancroft appointed treasurer, and Mr William Lloyd, solicitor, secretary. It is intended to organise a general canvass for subscriptions, and to have collections in the last week in October at all the places of worship. THE CHURCH.—The debt of £100, remaining after the restoration of the church, is now cleared. This desidera- tumwas brought about by Mr Gabriel Roberts, of Record- street. The secretary of the church funds having called upon him with reference to the funds of last week, was generously offered by Mr Roberts, the sum of £25, upon condition that the remainder shouid be made up in the course of the month. 011 inquiry it was found that a sum had been accumulating at the bank for some years, which, added to the above offer and the donations of the Riv the Warden of Ruthin, Captain LI Adams, and Mr John Jones, Well-street, cleared the debt. A confirmation by the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph will take place on the 21st instant. MONTHLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.—The monthly meeting of the Ruthin School Board was held on Friday evening, under the presidency of Mr Brooke Cunliffe; there being also present the Rev James Jones, Llan- fwrog, and the Rev Issac James. An order was made i by the board for re-printing and re-depositing the bye- laws which have had to be altered on account of the extra municipal district of Llanfwrog being attacheJ to Ruthin district, so that the title of the board is now The School Board for the United School districts of Ruthin and Llanfwrog." The enlargement of the dis- trict did not take place till the bye-laws had been offi- cially passeJ, hence the alteration needed. The annual accounts were submitted by the clerk for the examina- tion of the board, which having been they were duly signed by the chairman, and the clerk was compli- mented on the accurate and neat manner in which the accounts were kept. The clerk produced the tenders which had been sent in from various persons anxious to secure the contracts for the alteration of the school build- ings required by the Board. Some conversation ensued as to whether it would be advisable to defer opening the tenders until there was a larger attendance of mem- bers, and ultimately it was agreed that that meeting be adjourned until Thursday evening, when the tenders would be considered and decided upon, and the transfer consideration of the Board would be "O f ;«^orest. THE MARRIAGE OF MISS WEST. On the occasion of the marriage of Mr Warren Peacocke, of Efford Park, Lymington, with Miss Georgina West, daughter of the late Frederic R. West, Esq., M.P, of Ruthin Castle, and of Mrs F. West, of New- lands Manor, Lymington, which was solemnised on Thursday week. There were considerable rejoicings among the tenants and workmen 011 the Ruthin Castle estates, and the castle servants presented the bride with a handsomely-bound Bible and Church Service, together with the followfng address :— To Mrs Warren Peacocke.—Madam,—We, the servants at Ruthin Castle, beg respectfully to offer you our hearty congratulations on the occasion of your mar- riage with Mr Warren Peacocks, amd also request your acceptance of the accompanying Bible and Church Service as a small token of our esteem for one whose consideration and kindness we have all experienced. We are sure that your sympathy and regard at all times for those in sorrow and necessity will long dwell in the memory of those among whom you formerly lived, and we beg to express a hope that every happiness may attend you and Mr Warren Peacocke in the new life that is before you." In the evening about eighty of the workmen on the estate, and their wives, were entertained by Major West, at the Castle, to a substantial dinner, over which Mr Rickman (sub-agent) presided. Ample justioe was done to the repast. Mr Rickman said he felt proud to be in the position he was in that evening, because he was quite certain it was well known that Miss West was a most amiable, kind hearted, and affectionate lady; one who, when resident at Ruthin, had devoted a great part of her time to the wants of the poor. He was sure her absence from this town would be greatly felt; but they must remember that in her place they "had a lady who had already gained the affection and rjspect of all who knew her; he need hardly say he referred to Mrs Cornwallis West. He trusted that both ladies might be spared many years to continue the good work which they had so kindly taken upon themselves. The health of Mrs West, the bride's mother, the Misses West, the bride's sisters, Mr Peacocke, the bride- groom, and their worthy employer, Major West, was also drunk with great enthusiasm. A very pleasant evening was spent, and all retired to their homes highly delighted with the hospitality shown them. The bells of St. Peter's and Llanfwrog Churches rang merry peals, balloons were sent up, and cannons fired during the day. We may also mention that volley after volley of musketry was fired from the lofty tower of the Castle, when darkness set in the effect" of this: was very grand upon all who witnessed it in the town below, and as the last echo resounded from the hills there were none in the town of Ruthin who, as they turned home, did not heartily wish health, long life, and prosperity to Mr and Mrs Warren Peacocke. ANNUAL RIFLE CONTEST. The annual contest of the members of the Ruthin Rifle Volunteers took place, on Saturday, at the range at Coed Marchion mountain, about four miles from the town. There was a good muster of competitors. Firing 1 commenced at nine o'clock, the weather being tolerably t favourable. Lieutenant R. G. Ellis was in command of ] the firing parties, and the arrangements for the contest ( had been excellently made by Sergeant-Major Watts, s The following was the result of the contest:— a COLONEL Sm WATKIN W. PRIZE.—Being of i the value of £5; two-thirds to be competed for by all s members of the corps who class-fire and make them- a selves efficient for 1875, the remaining money to be r divided amongst the 20 members who have attended the r highest number of company and battalion drills.—1, Corporal W. F. Jones; 2, Corporal Simon Bryan; 3, v Corporal Robert Jones (1) 4, Private W. Hughes; 5, I J. Worthington; 6, William Dicker; 7, Colour-Sergeant I Walmsley. I MAJOR WEST'S PRIRE OF £ 3.—Two-thirds to be com- n peted for by members who class-fire and are efficient for « 1875, remainder to be divided as in the previous prize.— I 1, Private John Roberts; 2, Willliam Hughes; 3, Wm. ° Dicker; 4, Corporal W. F.Jones; 5, Robert Jones. I OFFICERS' PRIZE OF £ 6.—Given by Captain Adams, si Lieutenant Ellis, Sub-Lieutenant Adams, Surgeon- a Major Jenkins, and Gabriel Roberts, Esq. To be divided s< m the same terms as the previous prizes.—1, John s< Roberts (3); 2, David Simon; 3, Colour-Seargeant Walmsley; 4, Christmas Evans; 5, Bandmaster Williams; J Robert Williams; 7, William Hughes; 8, D. G. s< rones. A MRS WEST'S PRIZE OF £2.-To be competed for on it he same terms as the other prizes, and divided in the ti ame manner.—1, Corporal Thomas Roberts; 2, Corporal E Jobert Jones; 3, Private William Gill. ai THE LADIES' PRIZE.—This was of the value of £8 10s, h md was subscribed by Lady de Beauvoir, Pool Park; si kfrs Watkin Williams, Plas Draw; Mrs Adams, Ty n: tfawr; Mrs Jenkins, Castle-street; Mra B. G. Ellis, UJ 'las Newydd; Mrs Lloyd, Berth; Mrs William Jones, tl Record-streetMrs Bacon, Llaubedr Hall; and Miss tl Gabriel Roberts, Record-street. Two thirds competed for by all efficient members, and the retoainder divided amongst the 20 members who have attended the highest number of company and battalion drills this year.-I, George Halley; 2, William Hughes; 3, Mostyn; 4, R. Jenkins; 5, Bandmaster Williams 6, Private Hum- phreys 7, Henry Jones; 8, Thomas Roberts; 9, William Williams; 10, Colour-Sergeant Walmsley; 11, John Parry. ALL-COMERS' PRIZE.—In this contest five rounds each, at 200 yards, were allowed, any rifle and any position, Snider rifles allowed one mark. Entrance fee, 2s 6d each, to be paid on the ground before firing, and the ammunition must also be paid for.—1, Sergeant Lloyd (8s); 2, J. Probert (6s); 3, W. Hughes (4s); 4, Corporal R. Jones (2s). The whole of the prizes are to be distributed at the head-quarters of the corps, Castle-street, on the afternoon of Saturday, October 30th. Should, however, any of the members who have won prizes fail to make them- selves efficient for the year 1875, they will forfeit such prizes to the funds of the corps. This is certainly a strong inducement to the men to become efficients, and in order to enable them to do so, daily drills are established at the armoury, at seven o'clock in the even- ing, and the sergeant-major will be at the range every Tuesday and Saturday, and at daylight any morning on receiving notice from any two members wishing to class- fire.

BALA. THE BAPTISTS held their annual meeting in this town on Tuesday and Wednesdey last. The paeachers were the Rev. D. Roberts, Llwvnhendy H. Morgan, Dol- gelly; O. Davies. Llangollen; and H. C. Williams, Corwen. A CONFIRMATION SERVICE will be held in Christ Church, Bala, by the Bishop of St. Asaph, on Thursday, the 14th inst. Harvest thankskiving will also be held the same day, when the Rev Mr Williams, Llanfwrog, is expected to pteach. THE NATIONAL SHEEP DOG TRIALS will be held on Garth Goch on the 13th inst. We are informed that the entries are more numerous than in the previous year. If such is the case we hope the committee will have the trials commnced at an earlier hour than last year. THE GRAMMAR SCIIOOL.-The first meeting of the new governors was held on Saturday last at the school- room. The following three governors were elected by the board of guardians:—Captain E. G. Jones, Fron- dderw; Mr John Williams, Gwernhefin; and Mr Thomas Jones, Brynmelyn. The school board (which consists of only three members) elected the following Messrs Roger Hughes, John Peter, and David Morgan. After the new governors had signed the declaration, Mr John Williams proposed, and Mr F. G. Jones, Ciltal- garth seconded, that the Rev. David Evans, rector of the parish, and who had filled the office of chairman for eight years, be re-elected chairman for the current year. Mr D. Morgan moved an amendment, which was seconded by R. I. LI. Price, Esq., of Rhiwlas, that Dr Richards be elected chairmau. The amendment was carried by a majority of one vote.

CARNARVON. HANDSOME GIFT FROM THE MAYOR.—Mr Lewis Lewis, the Mayor of Carnarvon, on the occasion of his election to the mayoralty of his native town, offered a a subscription of X500 towards the establishment of a high-class girls' school in Carnarvon. The project falling through, the mayor signified his intnion of subscribing the sum of £ 500 to some scheme which would be for the advantage of the town, leaving it to the townspeople to offer suggestions as to the proper disposal of the money. Amongst other proposals made were the following :—A cottage hospital, a young men's institute and reading room, a scholarship at the University College of Wales. The mayor has convened a meeting, to be held on Friday, for the purpose of eliciting public opinion upon the pro- posals. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.—The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday last, the mayor (Mr Lewis Lewis) in the chair. The finance committee recomended the payment of bills amounting to X346 12s 9d, Mr de Winton ex- plaining that the delay in preparing the general account was due to the non-completion of the audit. The report of Dr R. A. Jones, the officer of health, stated that the mortality of the town had considerably docreased, there now being only 15 cases of scarlet fe.'er, all of which were convalescent. During the past six weeks there had been 57 deaths from all causes. In reply to Dr Watkin Roberts, Mr Parsons, the gas manager, stated that in a portion of the town the oil lamps were being replaced by gas, and that the whole town would be lighted with gas in about three weeks.—Alderman Rees said that the harbour trustees, at their meeting that day, had consented te adopt Mr Parsons' proposals for lighting the harbour. Some conversation ensued respecting the inadequate number of lamps in certain parts of the town, and the surveyor and Mr Parsons were instructed to prepare a report as to the re-arrangement of the lamps.

CHESTER. SCHOOL OF ART.—A large number of the students of this school have been successful in obtaining prizes and certificates from the Science and Art Department, Kensington. The pnzes were given for proficiency in painting in oil, shading, freehand drawing, geometry, and drawing from models, &c. Several students also RVIECPR] in science. A number of local prizes have also been awarueu. J-UC .u for works during the year ending April, 1876:—General prize for !est sets of works done during the year 1, jC2; 2, xl. For painting from nature, flowers, fruit, still life, &c.: 1, Xl 2, 15s. For painting from nature land- I scape t 1, J21; 2, 10s. For best original design in any subject: 1, XI 2, 10s. Prize for modelling: xi 10s. For shading from tho cast: 1, XI 10s; 2, 15s. For shading from the copy 1, ±1 2, 10 For drawing in outline from cast 1. XI 2, 10s. For drawing in ont- line from copy: 1, Xi 2, 10s. For mechanical draw- ing 1, Xi 2, 10s. For best set of drawings from models: 10s.

ELLESMERE. ROBBERY.—A few days ago the dwelling-house of Mr John Tudor, of Houghton, was broken into, it is sup- posed by tramps," and a variety of articles of wearing apparel, and a silver watch and guard, &c., were stolen. Information of the robbery has been forwarded to the several police stations, and it is hoped that the burglars will be discovered. CLOSING OF THE BOWLING GREEN.—On Thursday week the members of the Green met for the closing of the season, and a sweepstake was bowled. The weather was delightful, and although the members did not assemble in full force, a lively competition took place, Mr J. Pay proving the best player. Some good play took place afterwards, and a thoroughly delightful after- noon was spent. In the evening a dinner took place at the Bridgewater Arms Hotel, under the presidency of Mr G. A. Drayton, the Mayor, Mr K. G. Salter, one of the superintendents, taking the vice-chair. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. TUESDAY.—Present: Mr R. G. Jebb, chairman Messrs 1. S. Hodgson, E. Peel, and the Rev W. C. E. Kynaston. exofficio; Messrs Thomas Thomas, John Stokes, Thos. Kelsall, J. Stokes, R. Hankey, and J. Allinson; Mr J. P. Stant, clerk. STATISTICS.—Ellesmere district, X9 48 7d Hanmer district, YS 53 6d; vagrants relieved during the week, 18 against 28 last year; number of inmates on the last day of the week 75 against 73 in the corresponding week of last year. 1!1 THE SICK HousE.-The Cterk read a letter from the Board's Medical Officer, stating that the Sick Ward was not in a fit state to accommodate inmates. The matter was deferred until the next meeting, the House Com- mittee having the matter in litud. SHROPSHIRE POOR LAW CONFERENCE.—This was brought forward by the chairman, who spoke of the advantages the guardians would derive from attending that meeting. The conference is to be held on Thurs- day, 21st October.

LLANGOLLEN. LLAXGOLLEN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.-The annual ahow of this society will be held on Tuesday next, at Bodfach Park. A trial of sheep dogs will take place in the morning. REGISTRATION COURT.-This court was held at the Town Hall on Friday, October 1st, before Mr Coxon, revising barrister. The Conservatives were represented by Mr C. W. Richards, solicitor, Mr Evan Morris, so- licitor Mr S. G. Fell, Chairman of the Liberal Associa- tion and Mr J. Parry-Jones, solicitor, represented the Liberals. There were a great number of claims and objections made on both sides, but the agents had met and had disposed of most of them before the hearing, and those which came into court were not of any public interest. The Barrister decided that the Poor-Rate As- sessment Art applied to counties as well as boroughs, and that if the occupier paid the rates he was entitled to register, although his name had been omitted from the rate-book. CONCERT.—On Monday last a very successful concert was given in the Assembly Room, by Miss Cordelia Edwards, of the Aberystwith University, assisted by Llew Llwyfo, and Miss L. Williams, Corwen, Miss Jenny Davies acting as accompanist. The room was well filled, and the singing of all the performers gave universal satisfaction. The programme was as follows Pianoforte solo, Silvery waves," Miss Davies song, ° Somebody," Miss Edwards; song, The maniac," Llew Llwyfo; comic song, "Puffington Puff," Mr Attwell; song, Bid me discourse," -Miss Edwards; song, I'm a roamer," Llew Llwyfo pianoforte solo, Miss Davies; song,lnliss Williams; song, 11 Infelice," Llew Llwyfo song, "Only for me," Miss Edwards; song, "The wolf," Llew Llwyfo; song, "The captive Greek girl," Miss Williams; song, Cadlef Mugonwg," Llew Llwyfo; song, "Gyda'r Mawr," Miss Edwards; comic song, Mr Attwell. It is very satisfactory to notice the marked improvement in the singing of Miss Edwards each time she has appeared before a Llangollen audience. Her voice though not very strong is extremely pliable and elastic, and leaves a very pleasing effect upon her hearers. Llew Llwyfo was in very good voice, and sang each song allotted to him in his usual artistic manner. Miss Williams and Mr Attwell sang in their usual happy manner, while Miss Davies accompanied all the songs almost to perfection. We were glad to see the first concert of the season so well patronised. t

COUNTY COURT. MONDAY, October 4th.-Before Horatio Lloyd, Esq., Judge. A large number of plaints which were on the cause list were disposed of by the Registrar, and those which came before the Judge were generally simple debt cases Mr Peter Kelly sued Edward Jones, Bronygarth, foi X4 6s 4d due as rent of a cottage. The case having beer heard, his Honour said he could order only the paymeni of X2 6s 4d, as plaintiff had, according <o the evidence, taken possession of the house before the tenancy hac expired. He would, therefore, order the amount had named to be paid in 5s monthly instalments. A few other cases possessing but little public interest were disposed of, and the Court adjourned.

MINERA. AN ENTERTAINMENT was held lin the Infants' School on Friday, tha 1st instant, when Mr Egglestone gav( some astonishing feats of ventriloquism, mu.-h to the delight and wonder of the audience. The programme also consisted of a very instructive lecture on the Newtonian system of astronomy, interprised with humorous scenes and singing. This is the first of a serie; in North Wales proposed by Mr Egglestone, who is welj known in most parts of England and South Wales as a first class ventriloquist.

MOLD. THE FLINTSHIRE HARRIERS.—The members of thE Flintshire Harriers Hunt give a dance and supper to the farmers of the district and their families on Wednesdaj next, the 13th inst., at the Market Hall, Mold, com- mencing at five p.m. They wish it to be known that if anyone having a claim to be asked is accidentally left out, application should be made to Mr Henry Spicer. Ewloe Barn, Mold.

OSWESTRY. FBERMASONRY.—Mr John Thomas, J.P., of Castlf Buildings, was unanimously elected Worshipful Maste of the St. Oswald Lodgs of Freemasons on Monday evening. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—Next week the anniversary of the re-opening of the parish church will be observed by a series of services when several eminent preachers will officiate. Particulars appear in our advertising columns. THE FORTHCOMING MUNICIPAL ELECTION.-The fol- lowing councillors retire this year:—Messrs C. G. Bavlev, C. M. Bickerton, and C. W. Owen (West Ward), and Messrs E. Shaw, W. F. Rogers, and W. H. Lacon (East Ward). All these gentlemen (except Mr Lacon, who succeeded last year to the place vacated by Mr George Owen's elevation to the aldermanship) were elected three years ago without opposition. There is a fourth vacancy in the East Ward caused by the death of Mr W. Jones; the councillor elected to fill this seat will retire in 1876.

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG. DEATH THROUGH DRINKING HOT WATER.—On Satur- day afternoon, the daughter of Mr Samuel Williams, engineer, Ponkev, with childish curiosity, reached to the kettle.oa the hob and drank some hot water. Medical aid was immediately procured, but it was of no avail. The child died on Sunday morning. She was about three and a half years old.

RUABON. SIR WATKIN AND HIS TENANTS.—We are informed that Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., has invited his tenants to a dinner at Wynnstay, on the 29th instant. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—The Rev D. Howell, Vicar of Wrexham, is to preach on the occasion of the thanksgiving services for the harvest. PLAS-YN-WERN FIRE-CLAY COMPANY, LIMITED.— Capital Y,50,000, in £10 shares. This company pro- poses to acquire the Plas-Yn-Wern Brickworks, and to carry on the manufacture of fire-clay. The subscribers are-C. J. Taehaw, 3, Lever-street, Manchester, 100 J. C. Smith, Southport, 100; Hampden Whalley, Plas Madoc, Ruabon, 100; J. Harrison, Marple, near Man- chester, 100; J. Smale, Marble-street, Manchester, 5 R. J. Harrison, Manchester, 5 and E. Rees, Ruabon, 5. —Monetary Gazette. REVISION COUIIT.Ilr Coxon, the revising barrister, held a court here on Saturday last, at 12 o'clock noon, to revise the list of voters for Ruabon parish. The Con- servatives were represented by Mr Evin Morris and Mr Thomas Bury, solicitors, and Mr Edward Tench; Mr John Jones, solicitor, and Mr W. H. Tilston appearing for the Liberals. Although a considerable number of claims and objections were made, the business was principally of a formal nature. The only person who appeared to support his new claim objeated to by the Liberals was Mr J. R. Jones, Plasgech, who produced his title deeds and proved his qualification. The claim was allowed. The following is the result of the re- vision Conservative claims allowed 23 Deduct reclaims. 0 23 Conservatives objections to old list sustained. 9 32 Radical claims allowed. 9 Deduct reclaim r, 4 Radical objections to old list sustained 2 r, Conservative gain. 20 The Parrster completed the revision by half-past one o'clock.

RHUDDLAN. MISSIONARY IIEETING.-On Tuesday the annual meeting in aid of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts was held in tne Schoolroom, RhuddlaD, when there was ,t large audience. Among the speakers was the Right Rv. Dr. Tuffnel, Bishop of Brisbane.

ST. ASAPH. WOMEN'S WORK IN THE CHURCH.—Among the clergy connected with St. Asaph who were present this week at the Church Congress at Stoke-upon-Trent were the Venerable Archdeacen Ffoulkes and Canon How, and the former took part in an interesting discussion on Tuesday night, started by the reading of a paper by tho Rev. T. T. Carter, of Cltwar, on Women's work in the Church." ANGLO-CAMBRIAN FESTIVAL.—We find that at an Anglo-Cambrian Festival which was held on Wednesday evening in the Concert Hall, Lord NelscSn-street, Liver- pool, Mr J. M. Powell, the principal tenor at St. Asaph Cathedraf, was one ef the chief artistes engaged, and his parts were rendered with his usual taste and ability. Mynyddog, also well-known in this neighbourhood. was one of the performers, and Mr J. L. Hughes was the accompanist. Among the the items on the pro- gramme was a prize of X2 2s offered by Professor Parry for the best Welsh trio. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THURSDAY.—Present: Mr Brownlow Wynne, in th e chair Rev. E. Lewis, Mr Whitehall Dod, Rev. W. H' Williams. Bodelwyddan; Messrs T. Sleight, W. M- Clarke, D. P. Williams, J. Jones, Riverdale; T. J Williams, Thomas Winston, Hugh Parry, E. Vaughan, T. G. Dixon, W. Bell, E. W. Gee, W. Owen, J. Davies, Groes Bach W. Jones, Ll. Lloyd, &c.-The out-relief for the fortnight was X319 17s 10d; the following sums were paid to the treasurer on account of calls:— Dyserth, £ ,^2 ■ Llansannan, X75 St. Asaph, £ 259; Bettws, X48 St. George, X31 by the collector, X34 8s 7d. Ontrelif for next fortnight granted £ 313; treasurer's balance, £2,300 14s 3d.— Letters were read from the Abergele overseers asking the guardians to accept of the certified balance due from the old overseers and paid into the bank on account of the present call, as they found the rate insufficient and they calculated when making the rate that this balance would have been allowed to have gone towards the call Granted.—An order of removal from the ChEster Union, of the two children of Thomas Williams whose settle- ment was at Abergele, was agreed to.—The committee appointed te inquire into the representation of the parishes met, and it was proposed by Mr Dod, seconded by Mr W. M. Clarke and carried, that in the opinion of that committee one guardian less should be elected for the parish of Denbigh, which would reduce the number to three; that St. Asaph be increased from 3 to 4, and that Abergele be increased from 2 to 4, and that this change be made at the end of the official year. The Clerk was ordered to forward this recommendation to the Local Government Board.—At the Sanitary Committee meet- ing, Mr Bell presented a fair copy of the plans of the present special drainage district for Rhuddlan, which was approved, and the clerk directed to forward it and the other necessary documents to the Local Government Board.

THBOAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.-All suf- ering from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relie. afforded by the use of Brown's .Bronchial Troohes,* These famous "lozenges" are now sold by most re- spectable chemists in this country at Is lid per box. People troubled with a "hacking cough," a "slight cold." or bronchial affections, cannot try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to progress, result in serious Pulmonary end Asthmatic affections. See that the words Brown's Bronchial Troches" are on the Government Stamp around each box.—Manufactured by JOHN 1. BROWN & SONS, Boston, United States Depot, 493, Oxford-street, London. EPPS'S COCOA.—GRATEFUL AND COMFORTING.— By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri- tion, and by a careful application of the fine pro- perties of well-selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to dis- ease. Hundreds of subtile maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weal eoint. We may escape many a Tatal shaft by keep ag ourselves well fortified with pure blood and 8 poperiy nourished fr=e.C" Service Gazette.