The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

MANCHESTER CHURCH I CON ORE ss. [UKFLBCTIONS IF A WKI.SH PABSON.] I It is sttid by some that Church Congresses have had their day, and tlut their rhtce is practically supplied by Diocesan Conferences. We certainly do not think so, and any unpre- judiced person who attended the last, the 28th meeting, could not honostlv or by any logical process arrive at thit conclusion. Diocesan OonfeMuee* are too circunwribe I and limited, and not varied enough in their subjects and speakers, but in a Cangres* we h<ve the widest possible scope. People like to see and hear well-known inea fvoin ditf,)Tellt p.,rt,]. Cloigy and liity also, who see each other but seldom, cajoy meetln and int.1rchanin" thought in this way the social aspect of a Church Congress is undoubtedly an important and useful one. Interest, and sometimes enthusiasm, is stirred up which might otherwise be permanently dor- mant. A gtiiii, the streets crowded with thousands of spjetators to WCltc', the prdcessions of bishops and clergy, as well as mayor and corporation, in every large town, is a distinct witness for the Church. Moreover, it would be uuwise-uay more, it would be wr("I-t,) wis'' to give up Church Oonyre.-stk,, win-re he work ingman's meetings are flllod to overflowing, and where our bshops and leading men an seeu and heard to threat advantage and often at their very best, None cau look at the vast concourse of peopJe-ly and cleric-whicli the congress calls together without heiu struck with the remarkable and unmistakable evideoce of vitality that pervades ihe whole Church system. These annual izatheringii of Churchmen have become so thoroughly acceptable to the nation at large that there is little need to devote much space to pleadin.; their c^use or apologising for their existence. We leel certain that Church Congresses, 03 the whole, have had distinctly moderating effects Oil the extremes which we so Much deplore: through their influence, Church- men of different schools are getting to uuder- stand each other better. Last week's congress was the 28th that has taken place, and the second time that it has been held in the great Cottonopolis." The first held here was at a very early stage in the movement, and, indeed, was the third Church Congress which was ever held, (atiibridge and Oxford being the first two, in 18fil and 1862 respectivey, Manchester following in 18(13. Thill (1863) was the first congress which was ushered in bv an "openin sermon," and the late Deau Hook was the preacher. It is curious to turn for a moment from the arrangements made for this year's congress to the report of the first meeting held at Cambridge in 1861. On that occasion theie were 28 papers read by 25 selected contributors; this year's lbt com- prised over 127 invited readers and speakers. It is admitted on all hands that the Church Con- gress of 1888 has fairly surpassed all its predecessors in general irt-terest, variety of subject, and in point of attendance Virtually it was a Lancashire and not merely a Manchester Congress, seeing that overflow or extra evening meetings were held in xome four or live of the populous adjoining towns-a wise and asetul arrangement which was successfully carried out without in any way affecting the platforms or audiences in Manchester itself. In point of attendance we understand that nearly 5000 full membe. s' tickets were told, and that all tho available day tickets were disposed of also-a result unprecedented in the annals of Church Congresses. As regards the buildings secured for the different meetings, so far as their position went, nothing1 could have been better. The three places selected were the Free Trade Hall, the Town Hall, and the Con- cert Hall; and these are all within two or three minutes' walk of one another. The very fact, however, that these three halls are within such ea,), reach of one another, offered temptation to people to itinerate during the meetings, and there was a good deal of moving about, caused by persons slipping out to hear a more popular speaker in another place. From what we have seen this time, we are convinced that the interest of a Church Congress is tiest sustained by one good large meeting, oil which the atten- tion of all is focassed. It does not do to at- tempt too much, and h.v dissipating the interest of the gatherings to spoil the respective meet- ings. Favoured at least by dry (if not fine) weather, the archbishop, hishops, clerilv, and officials of the congress walked h procession through crowded streets, in which all traffic was for the time suspended, to the formal opening of pro- ceedings in the Cathedral at four o'clock oil Monday afternoon. Among those who seemed to attract special atteutisn in the streets was a Syrian Bishop of Antioch, we bt lieve, i ttired in flowing dark robes, w-th a remarkable headgear or turban. The Cathedral service does not call for any special remark, except that it was too long. I need hardly add that there was a crowded congregation, every seat in the Cathedral being occupied, whilst hundreds re- mained standing throughout the service, which lasted fully two hours. We have heard that the two other corgress sermons at St. Anr.e's and at the Church of the Sacred Trinity wei-o also at- tended by crowded congregations. Long before half-past ten on Tuesday mondng tile Free Trade Elsli was full iii every pirt, This reallv splendid buiiding is accounted to afford sitting room for 5000 persons. The vast building was crammed to its utmost capacity, for the alleys were crowded with interested hearers. Bishop Moorhouse read his address from a manuscript, and in that respect his oration lacked the effect and refined finish of the Bishop of Kipou's -ce ebrated inaugural address. It was a clever, philosophical, and eloquent discourse, p.-rvaded with a tone of earnestness an,1 reality. We have no wish to follow the congress proceedings in detail, but will coufine the remainder of our remarks to the "Church in Wales," and the working men's mee inh-r. The Church in Wales •" attracted but a slender attendance, though the Bishop of Manchester presided, and the papers and addresses were spirited and of a superior order. The arguments ad- vanced and the points made by the defenders of the Welsh Church were cheered with enthusi- asm. The gieatest oratorical success was the witty and eloquent paper of Canon Howell, of Wrlllham, who received (itiite an ovation at the close. He quoted Dr. Leiichild's old verse Begin low, and go on slow. Then rise higher, and strike ifre." He might have finished the quatrain on tfeis occasion — At the end wax warm, u And Bit down in a IGorm"- r for in describing the Welsh hwyJ," he actually ■ -in the very delivery of his pjper— ;a»e a. specimen of it, and p-&t down in a "tMnoot app au-e. Both Canon ftowp)? an?n?. J made out a str ug and 'c r, t,,r a W,?ish B!sliop, on,- wl)o can pe?k the hm?f) idiomatic Welsh of the com- Jiion people.' 'i'h« former stro.c?yadv?ca.ted -the appointment of We!h itm?nt preachers" in otlier word?, e,ery diocese. We were ?.ev.?nd vexed at the conspicuous »Wnoe ot all the members of tLe Episcopal Bench th(, <-h,irv,an, >M a oinale Jjubop honoured the mating with his presence Thet* were prominent 1Un on the platform though, eueh as Dean Perowlle, Dean O"k:ey, Dean James, Archdeacon Watkin., e iill of whom Are eonneeted with ,If are IdVOIHahie to Wale*. Hut, where wre a-A the bishops, and especially the Welsh gishopc ? Allowisg that the bishop o( St Asitph is seriously ill, aud that his lordship oi Lla'iaff is indisposed, « here were Rangor and 8t David'sf Considering the precarious condition of the slandered and im- P-v,rishe,l Wolull (tiu,-ctj, an(] the rare oppor- tunity afforded of awakening sympathy on itioi behalf, how can the buhops explain their absence? The pipers and speeches on this Oe,e.-Nion are well worth caieliil perusal* as they are remarkable for the cheery and hopeful tone all to the future prospects of the Church in Wiiles, The workingmen's meeting in the Free Trade "all on Taesday evening wag a grand and never- to-be-forgotten sight. This, ia fact, is the great feature in every con?Mss. It is the piiht Of aU gr?t 'pe'rø, The iipwohea were of a high order, and singularly free from" preach- in so that the points made were eagerly taken up by the vast auditory and loudly applauded. The reception of the Right Hou. A. J. Balfour, the Irish Secretary, the moment he stepped on the platform, was markedly enthusiastic. The thousands of the working- men of the great cotton indubtry who filled the body of the vast hall hardly knew how to res- train themselves. They waved their hats and handkerchiefs,they jumped upun the seats, they clapped their hands, they stamped their feet, tiley" rose at him in oue stirgitig mass. Oh it was a grand sight! Mr Balfour possesses a clear and powerful voice, but he did not treat the subject- "The ne^ds el human nature and the subject-- Christianity "—)n a )opul?ir form. The tone of his speech was decidedly broad." The Archbishop of Yoik made a short, telling speech, and was received with considerable heartiness. The hero of the evening was the Bishop of Uipon. His address was most masterly and eloquent. The audience cheered him ii i;iltted to hear more, but the presid- ent's bell lias iucxo able. The pith of his remarks was that m ;n is a religious animal," and that Judaism and Islamism do not satisfy the wants of human nature, but that Christian- ity does fully meet its wants—in kinship, near- ness, and directness. Canon Knox Little was the next speaker, and was well received. As for his speech-well, the '.ess said the better. It t ;u.:» p;;irtitf, and the n'a.Wef 4ppeitreit throughout to lie anxious for cheers. We have thus given but a hasty sketch of one meeting only; time forbids us to mention the speakers of the subsequent meetings. We returned home to onr Wemh parish more than satisfied with our ecclesiastical trip,and trength- ened and cheered with what we saw aud heard.

CARNARVONSHIRE AND ANGLESEY INFIRMARY. DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT AT BANGOR IN AID OF THE FUNDS. The Carnarvonshire and Anglesey Infirmary is an institution which, ever since its establishment, has been supported by voluntary contributions, and thanks to the generosity of the publio, the governors of the institution, although often embarrassed, have never found the want of aid so small as to compel them to give up their benevolent work. The infirmary has a claim upon rich and poor alike, and we are pleased to find that this is now thoroughly recog- nised. With the addition of the Penrhyn Memorial Wing, a greater number of patients can now be accommodated, but it follows as a natural conse- quence that there will in future be an increased expenditure. This must be met by more liberal contributions by the publio. Sir Richard Bulkeley, Bart., and the ladies and gentlemen associated with bim as members of the Baron Hill Dramatic Company, have this week shown one way in which this may be done; and as the result of the two entertainments given at the Penrhyn Hall on Wednesday and Tnursday evenings, we understand that about R30 will be handed over to the seoretary (Mr James Smith). As a rule dramatic companies who visit Bangor do not receive the encouragement they deserve; and hence it is that well-known actors like Mr Herman, Iwho played "Fritz" less lthan a month ago, resolve never to be stranded again. vi* hiti,e no right to complain that only third-rate companies vi.sii them, when they make so poor au effort to support gooi •••ppanies when they journey so far and go to so great ex^ou-i. please them. Education in histrionics is 8aû,y neglected, and it is to be found iu the fact that a oertain section of the community is taught to do anything rather than attend a theatre. That this is a mistake is becoming more apparent every day. The stage may not be quite as pure as all could wish, but it will not be rendered more pure by the abseuce of those who might be supposed to exercise upon it a powerful iuflueuce. We were muoh pleased on Wednesday evening to see one Noncon- formist minister present at the performance of the 1, Private Secretary." We admire him for the breadth of his views and also for his boldness, for it is a bold thing indeed for a Nonconformist minister in Bangor to be seen at the play." Many sanctimonious persons will hold up their hands in holy horror and uisplay the whites of their eyes to an alarming extent when they read these expressions; but we cannot help that: we must speak as we feel on this subject. We know it for a positive fact that some individuals in Bangor, who make it a point of never attending a tbeatrioal entertainment ill Bangor, do not object when they are in Loudon or Liverpool to drop into the Alhambra or the Star Musio Hall, where they thoroughly enjoy themselves. But they of course go on the principle that.. when you are in Rome, you must do as the Romans do." Just so; but is this honest? Why not adhere to native oustoms which are said to be so inbred ? Apropos of tbis subject, we were told the other day of the vagaries of a South Walee Nonconformist Minister. This minister not very long ago visited the northern part of the Principality. Wishing to enjoy himself, he abandoned his professional dress. He was clad in a light suit and wore a coloured n ecktie and he did enjoy himself, as the police records of a certain town will shew if necessary. We only mention this as one of the evils of bottling up those qualities whioh one expects to see exhibited by ordinary citieena of the world. And now >»e wish to refer at length to the pro. duction of The Private Secrehrv" at the Penrhyn Hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. To attract a big audieuce, a better selection could not have been made than the Private Secretary." Tbis successful and uproarious comedy was run for no less than 785 nights at the Globe Theatre in London and though that is sometime ago, it is still remarkably popular in the provinces. In aid of so good a cause a large, fashionable, and entiiusiastio audicnce assembled, inoladed amongst whom were the Mayor and Mayoress of Bangor (Ir and Mrs John Pritchard, Bodhyfryd), Mrs Lewis & party,The Deanery; Rev.J. T.Jones,B.A.; Mrs Byrnes,Gorphwysfa Miss Williams Flhs.Dr E. ,1. Lloyd, Mrs Lloyd and party, Dr. H, R. Hughes, the Misses Hughes and party, Dr. Richards, Dr. C, G. Edwards,Dr, and Mrs Greig Hughes, Mr D.Orme, Beaumaris Mr and Mrs T. E. Harris, Mrs and Miss Horaoe Williams, Mrs Williams, The Mount; Mr U, B. Kindersley, Miss Ellis, Taurallt; Mr J. Lloyd, Bryn Derw; Mr and Mrs Kenmuir Douglas, Belmont; Mr and Miw Pughe, Dr. Davies Hughes, Mr R. G. Thomas and party, Menai Bridge; Mr and Mrs R. U. Pritchard, Mrs Jones, Mr Edward Jones, Bry-imeirion; Mr and Mrs P. R Birber, Mr and Mrs Griersou, Mr Thornton Jones, Miss Williams, Cae Derwen; Mrs Bingham, Mr Smith, Mr James Smith, Mr H. 0 Hughes, Llangefni; Dr. and Mrs Owen, Llangefni; Mr David Owen, Nlr, Mrs and Miss Aronsou, Mrs and Miss Rowlands, Gwynfryn; Dr. Grey Edwards, Miss Rowlands, Gordon-terraoe; Miss Davies, Bulkeley-place; Mr and Mrs Roberts, Eirianfa; Mrs Jobnsou, Penrhyn; Mr aud Mrs Pickard, Mr Cameron and party, Mr and MrsE. A. Young, Major and Mrs Savage, Mrs Jones, Bulkeley- place i Me J. U. A. Thomsou, Colonel Verelst, 11th Hussars; Mr George R Cox and the Misseg Heap, Min-y-gartb; Dr. Yeoman, Miss Tattersall, Alder- mall Laurie, the Misses Laurie, Mr J. S. Laurie, and Mr Lindon. The arrangements connected with the tickets were admirably carried out by Mr J. B. Nixon, Mr John D¡¡,vie1 Mr O. T. Jones, and there. DRAMATIS PERSONAL Mr Marnland, M.F.H Mr». U. Wlute Het ry Maryland, his nephew The Hon. Claud Vivian MrCattermnle Sir R. Williams-Bulkeley, Bart. Douglas Cattermole, hi-, uephew Mr It Cooper Kev. Koberc palding Mr F. Sandford Mr Sydney GlbMn. tailor, 01 Bond. s reei Mr W, M, i'reston John Mr R. I. Tones Knox Mr J. W. Jones Edi h Manland /.ady Berlin B. Wilbrahum Eva Webster Lady Magdalen Bulkeley Mrs Stead Mrs Haw-rey Miss Ashfjrd Miss Paget We need not give an outline of the comedy that is unnecessary, seeing that it has been so long before the pnblic, and the principal witticisms con- tained in it are now almost as familiar as house- hold words. As the Rev. Robert Spalding, Mr R. Sandford distinguished himself by the excel- lent way in which he hit off the cleri- cal seoretary. His get-up was good his acting parhaps was not as extravagant as it might hava been, but withal it was admirable, and long and loud were the outbursts of laughter his eccentrici- ties called forth. To a peraon of Mr Cattermole's temperament, who can wonder that suoh a milk sop was enough to upset his liver and to cause him to take the most unpardonable liberties with one to whom be thought be was related by blood, but who it was ultimately proved to his infinite joy was no relition at all but another individual altogether. Sir R.Williams Bulkeley,Bart.,had agreat deal to do as Mr ''attermole, and he gave a manly and vigorous interpretaiion of the rich and crabbed unole, who wished every young man with whom he came in I:t tv: Yhoi¡ wlnot in the s:e6r:; aa he had sown them in the days when be was young. Unlike the ordinary amateur, there was no nervous- ness about Sir Richard. He spoke and acted his character like one who thoroughly knew his part and who wished to throw into it all the life aud suul conceived by the author, who well kuew how to amuse the nublic. Suffice ;t to say that the amiable barouet'a efforts to please and amuse were thoroughly successful, and lie was rewarded from time to time by lusty outburts of enthusiasm. Mr G. D. White repre- sented Mr Marslatid, M.F.H,with ability, while the Hon, Claud Vivian, the nephew, played his more onerons and difficult part with a degree of care aud suocess which is deserving of onr highest com- mendation. His companion Donelas Cattermole iMr R. Cooper) gave a firm, forcible and finished impersonation of a "gay young dog," who was con- tinually on the alert lest his friend should throw off the mask at too early a stage of the proceedings. Mr W. M. Preston is a well-known and much. admired amateur theatrical in this neighbourhood, and hie personal popularity was evinced as soon as he made his appearance, for he wns loudly applauded. Mr Sydney Gibson, tailor, of Bond- street, was the part assiened to him, and he did his part exceedingly well but, it occurred to us that his costume might with advantage have been more in accordance with a Bond s'reet tailor, who is nothing unless he is loud. Lady Magdalen Bulkeley and Lady Bertha B. Wilbra- ham were ch"rrnl!1! and (neei we add) most mis- ohievl,u8, as Miss Eva. Wibster and MiesMaral&ud. They had a good deal to ,io, aed they did what they had to do with a grace which drew forth universal commendation. V.'ed we speak of the way in which .1ir6 Huwtrey played the part of Mrs Stead, the landlady of Mr Doqglag Cattermole ? It left absolutely nothing too be desired whilst the difficult and delicate role of Miss Ashford was taken ill a graceful andnatural manner,aud superior to muoh we have *@pn in the mk8 of 1)r4eR-ionals. Mr. L. Jones and Mr J. W. Jones baJ comparatively imall I parts as John and Knox, but they did full justice to their respective characters. t The staging and dressing, the general arranging, etc., showed that Mr HiL wtrey's master- hand had been actively at work, aud it is largely- due to his untiring efforts that siuch a faithful representation 01 the mirth-provoking comedy of the 11 Private Secretary W'" due. Xhe orchestra was supplied by skilled musicians in the persons of Messrs Jarrett Roberts and Edward Broom (piano and violin) who played selections from" Fanrot" "CarmeD." and other popular operae, At Thursday eventainment there were presentA large party from Baron Hill, Messrs Vincent and Miss Vincent, Treborth, and party; Mr Humphreys, Mr S. T. Chadwick, Mrs Chad- wick and party, Haulfre, Beaumaris; Mr end Mrs Josiah Hughes, the Misses Swainson, Rev. R. Wil- Iiams Griffiths and Mre Griffiths, Llandegai; Miss Pope, Bron Menai; Miss Powell, Bron Menai; Mrs and Miss Bulkeley Hughes, Mr W. D. and Mrs Dance, George Hotel; Mr W. J. Warner, Mrs and Missea Warner; the Misses Pritchard, Tanycoed; Mr and Mrs Hughes, Monsi View- terrace Mr Jones Roberts, Mrs and Miss Nixon Mr Kent, Mrs T. H. Lewis, Mrs W. T. Roberts, Mr H. B. Price, the Moorings; the Misses Brock, do Mr and Mrs W. A. Dew, Mr Gray, Mona View Di. Jones and party, Portdinorwic; Mrs Bayne, Menai View-terrace; the Misses George. Llandegai; Mr R. Rowlands, Miss Violet Williams, Rev. Morgan Jones, Dr. Roberts and party, Menai Bridge Miss Kate Griffith and partf, Dr. E. 0, Price, Dr, Charles Grey Edwards, Mr R. B. Smith, and Misi Smith, Tynewydd. Lady Penrhyn booked seats, but no one attended. To-night (Friday) and to-morrow night (Satur- day) this talented dramatio company give enter- tainments at Caruarvon in aid of local charitable institutions; and we hear that tbey are about to Nit Holvhead next week or the week afterwards. At Beaumaris on y and Tuesday evenings the Baron Hill Dramaiic Colop-mv performed the "Private Secretary "under the perBOu, i 5V "rvision of Mr C. H. Hawtrey, of theGlobe Theatre,London, the proceeds being devoted to theAuglesey Branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The caste was the same as has been given above. Mr Jarret Roberts and E. Broom supplied the music, and during the evening Mr W. H. Bokeuham sang several songs, which were much appre- ciated. The town hall was tastefully decorated. Amongst those who attended the entertainment we notiwd Lady Vivian, the Hon. Hussey and Mrs Vivian, Lady Margaret Williams-Bulkeley, Miss Bulkeley, Lord and Lady ChaTles Kerr, Colonel and MrsCornwallis West, Ladv Eva Wellesley, Colonel and Mrs Hampton Lewis and party, the Hon, Walter Vivian, Lady Ramsay and the Misses Ramsay, Colonel and Miss Thomas, Miss Pritchard, Brynhyfryd Mr aid the Misses Massey, Mr Glynne Massey, Mr Frank Massey, Mr and Mrs Rice Roberts, Miss Roberts, Rhiwlas Mrs and the Misses Williams, Trecastell; Mr H. H. Williams, Mrs and the Misses Trevor, Mrs and the Misses Griffith, Pen- traeth Mrs and the Misses Gartside, Captain and Mrs Turner and the Misses Turner, Mr J. A, Turner, Mr and Mrs Chadwick, Haulfre Mr and Mrs Cross, Red Hill; the Misses Mills, Mr H. Wrigley, Miss Poole, Mr Llewelyn Poole, Mrs and Miss Skinner Jones, Mrs Duncroft, Mr J. Duncroft, Mr, Mrs and the Misses Smith. Mr and Mrs Harry Clegg, Major and Mrs Lloyd, Tregayan Mr and Mrs Griffith Dew, Mr and Mrs Orme, Captain and Mrs Johnstone, Mr and Mrs Ridsdale, ate, In respons3 to a lond determined oall for the author, Mr Hawtrey appeared before the curtains at the close of the entertainment.

BANGOR CRICKET CLUB. AVERAGES: SEASON 1888. In perusing the following averages there are several considerations which it is only fair should be borne in mind. It oannot be denied that the batting averages are, as a whole, extremely low. The performances of several players who figure at the bottom of the list are simply unique. It is to be hoped we may be enabled to chronicle a better display on behalf of theLe gentlemen next season. The great weakness of the batting may partly be explained by the wet weather which prevailed during the summer, causing the ground to be extremely dead, added to the fact that the Bangor wickets are at all times slow ones. As a matter of fact, during the whole of the past season, there was not a single match played on a batsman's wicket. However, its an ill wind that blows no one good." The circumstances whioh detracted from the batsmen's display have enhanced that of the bowlers. We have pleasare in coogiatulating the latter on a good all-round performance. We find that, roughly spealtiug, 97 per cent. of the total wickets captured cost less than six ruus apiece. We doubt very much if any other club can surpass this record. BATTING AVEBAtlES, No. of matches played, 21; won, 9; lost, 10; drawn, 2. :io, 0/ Tiriut j{OIt in ail Total Same i/iniiigt not tut inlljng rute .tNrl1ge Eastwood 4, 2 30 57.228 J \1 A Thomson 8.. 75.139 17-3 J Jones 6. 20, 72 12- Oswald Davies. 7 1 al7 52 8 4 J Roberts 24. 1 2f. 184.r,8* K U hMkhM. &— 2L. 37 7 2 M LOwen. 6. 3.al0. 19. 6'1 H 1) Ru?t 6 12 26. 6' W Pughe 1. 6. 36 6 Lovett (pro. 21 1. 26 93 4,13 R Jones Roberts 2. 1. 3. 4 4* TC KoberM. ?.— 4. JM. CampbeU 8. 15 247. 3*3 ?:1:t: T. t: L:: H J Mayes 0 2 9. 2*» .i'l CT Peyton 9 14 28. 3') H B K,.d,rl.y 14 1. 19 36. -"10 Ret D K.MhMds.. 9.t0. 24. 2'6 P W H.gbe 7 — 11 20 6 S Hughes 14 1.. lL' 2: s J Crmby. 7 2. 4 1-2 2'2 \'vJl' L: L: aL: lL: ri J Meadowa 7. 6 13. 1,6 J Drake 3. 3, 4. l'l J Stenning 5 V 4 0*4 dd:f' L: 'L: t: WO Roberts .5, 1 2. 0*2 A T Ki.g B.. 1 1. 01 • amuel Evana 2 0. 0. O. E R Thompson 4. 0. 0. 0' a Signifies net out. Mr Roberts, having the highest those hnTing I complied with ihe conrtitiuos, i.tha winner of the bat for tlie b«ft a» erar«. BOWLING AVERAGES. Overt Maidciu Rluu Wickft* J Roberts 251 83 408 82. 4'80 E R Tho.pson 17. 7 25 5. 5' A. K BAukhart 51 21 8. 16. 5"2 M L Owe, 2 5. 27. 5. 52 S 17 3 3- 6. 55 Lovect (pro.) 271.112 <02 78 5 -2 Fastwood 8. 7. 38 4.9' H B Kindersley. 7 0. 22. 1 22* Oswald D ivies ?O 4 45 2 22-1 J Camphell 2 0 4. 0. J Mayes 5. 3 7. 0. S Evans. 6. 1 13 0. C T Peytml 5. 1. 13 0. J Meadows 13. 5. 17 0. —- H D Ru t 10 1.23. 0.

rrREFRIW. HARTKST THANKSGIVINO,—The serviois AT Trefriw cu Thursday week were vecy successful. The church was spleDdidly decorated under the snperin- teiidenee of Mrs Gower (Rectory) and Miss Rees (Bryn Castell>. The choral service in the morning (English) wan well-rendered, and reflected much credit upon the organist, Mr William Owen, and the choirmaster. Mr Owen, Liverpool House. Rev J. Gower read the service, Captain Roberts the li-g sons, au,) the Rev T. E. Jones, Llangerniew, preacheil. At the evening service (Welsh) » moat effective Btrmni was preached by the Rev J. F. Rec". rector -if Llaofwrou*, Ruthin. A Welsh authm wan snna most efficiently, the choir being excellent. Collections were made in aid of the I g,P.C.K., Banijor auxiliary. _n

The ivirk Lane Express say. :—The season so far has been favourable for autumn sowings, which, though late, are commencing satisfactorily. The deliveries of native wheats are falling off because all the Wter harvestings havegons into stack; and this f-ct, together with the increasingly bid condi- tion in vhich samples have recently been offered has. independently of outside influence, caused values for marketable stuff to advance during the week in L melon 28 on finest white wneats and 1.. ou reds as fr, m Mouday laet, whilst provincial !I1.kets have shown about a similar artvnee irregularly as dependent on quantity and quality of "upplies. It would sellm therefore, that ,,¡.twe. no>v aud the end of the year fine oM English wheat sh ould command prices which at present are outside quotation*, Country fl mr bai been irreguiai-n dearer ,irlM Moridav, some stllars havin-i ..yevty wV 61 ner "gek advance, whilst others hnvc h'-ld our for Is, nnd may possibly have ohtmned it, according to tne description and quality of the article. There is no new feature ill the trade for malting barleys. Nt'ive oats have come forward very slowly. The trade for foreign wheats off gran-lain J,o: .iioo \1.> irregularly against buyeri since Mot:Jay. 6d to letwiug the ordiuaiy range. Mtiiza qiiitlt.

THE CHASE. THE MARQUIS OF ANGLESEY"-) HARKIER9 WILL IIUT Tuesday, October 16th. .Holland ArmA Saturday, October 20th Ctuxu.\ <Vch. At 12 noon.

BANGOR.—FRIDAY. FrÐlh Butter was sold at 18 2d to Is 3d per Ifc; fresh p.¡;:s 12 for a ahilliug; beef, 7d to lid per lb; mntton, 8d to h per lb; lamb, 8d to 12d per Jb veal, 6d to 9d per lb pork, lid to 8d per lb bacon, 7d to 8d per lb

DENBIGH.-TCZIVITJ There was a Urge attendance of buyers at the lair, and stock of all kinds was well-repreaetted, gooJ cart horse. and cobs finding ready sale. On Wednesday the market was interrupfed by frequent cold ahowers. Fowls, 28 3d to S. 6d; duck., 3s 3d to 4s 6d j egga, 12 for a shilling; batter, le Ud .0 Is '2d per lb; geese (dri-ssed), 8*d and 9d per lb.

RUTHIN,—TCBBDAY. There was a successful markot held this Reek. Dairy prodcce was in demand- butter being 8od at Is Id per lb; epgs, 12 for a shilling; fowj8. o8 3d to 3s 6d Couple; ducks, Ss to 4s 6d per couple

Domestic Occurrences. fiT Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, aid received at tb.s office for insertion in any foreign, Londvn e, provmcH1 newspaper, ø- Announcements of Births, Marriage., and DMlhs ue charged 1. (cash) and 2- 6d (mdit). BIRTHS. BAHNETT.—On the 22.d ,It., t Hill -tl,-t, UOLOI Ban g or, Bi;o9'Ifo n:t,H: ¡;a::r.r: London and North Western Railway, Bangor, of a daughter, nL:.ttOBllrtM:h) icst, at Shrewsbury, theivife C'f M. Lyvett. Burd, M B B.C.,Cantab., Ac., or* daughter. DRmE-On the 6th inst, at Bryn Ddnlol, Upper Bangor, wife of T. F Dargie, of a son DAvim.-On the Mh i"st., st oini?l' the wife of Hu^h P., I Davies, soli- itor, 203, Straud, London, of a daughter, K r- "tld -01 the 4th i..t t Upton Lan*\ F»rt>«t lr Vn !DO, th wife of the Rev. J. FMrchi d, of the (allege c^r' trvon, of a -U.ght,?r. J()NÓr;jr\he¡'epoeth, C.vnMrthen, the wif of Mr William jt-uf ?. fd??ght, LLOYD.—On the 8th iost., oÎtHI'h.;t?':Iu; Park, t I" wife of H.gh i?. t. I- i.,ght, EOBKHTS.—On the 8;:1SBåI'ùl oa:t('¡j .rII Bangor, the wife I'Mr David Roberts, g..t to N l "*• Life Assurance Company, of a d..gi,t?l. THOMAH —On rhe 3rd imt., at Tremynfa, Llanidloes, Mrs George Thomas, of a eon. MARRIAGES. Bunr—PRY3E.—On the 4th inst ,at St. Mary*#, Voseley, naar Birmingham, Charles Bury, B A t. Almfcc Gwynn tb, daughter of the late Charles Pryse, of Gfcowood, Mosclejr, Hul?.Ii?.??.-On the 4th k i t., t tho Melfod l? ,ist Cahinistic Methodist Chapel, by the Bcv, B. Grifti'h^ Meifod, assisted by the Rev. T* G, Owen, B.A., "aHOD Breck, Li,?rp-1, Ed?,d "I'l??t ?.. of tT. df:$: of Mauri"e Bebb.The Ked, Meifoi. HU(ŸH-O\"fE" On the 9th hrst, at Bethlehem Welsh Presbyterian Chapel, Netherfield-road North, b;, the Rf.v. Hugh Jones, William Owen Hnghes to Sidney Mary OweD, ,Jo¡¡:s-HUHHhS.-On the 1st inst., at ttethania Chapel, Bagillt, Jr James Jones, Church-street, Flh,t, to Miss r Elizabeth Hughes, BcdU Farm, BagiMi. JO' Æ;Rtt:f:. 7,,tWclshCllUr<,b, Brownlow-hm, by the Rev. Glanffrwd Thomas, St. As iph, alsi?t,,l by the Rev. James Davies, M A incumbent, Evan Jones to Martha Hoskks, both from Sjt. Asaph. PRICE—EVANS —On the 1st inst., at. the Old Chnrch, Osw»*« try, by the Rev R. B. Faulkner, William Price, Br mi ton, to Emily Evans, the youngest daughter of Mr Isaac Evans, Swan Inn, Oswestry. WILLIAMS—JONES.—On the 5th In.t, b, lIocnoe At The Moviah Chapel, Carnarvon, by the Rev. Davi F,t., Williams, Rehoboth, Mr Robert Morris Williams, Tan ider- wen, to Miss Catherine Jones, Cerrigy(Iritilill.- Loth 01 Llanberis. WOOD—TREVOR.—On the 8th inst, at Kirk Brvllni. lslool Mao,by the Rev F. Dhb?t, M.A, S.m Fl^ ood.ofAlvger, Cheshire, to Mary (Polly),third daughter 01 Mr John Trevor, of Glanydoo, Tywyn, Conway. DEATHS. ASHTOX.—On the 1st inst., at Lower Groen, Uanidloca, Thomas Ashton, weaver, aged 77 yews. B"R¡¡.s.-On the 6th inst., at Welshpool, Thomas Barnes, blacksmith, aged 87 years. DAVIES—On the 1st iost., at Rrvn Lhwelyn. Bcttwsycoed, Dr. J. Conway Davies, aged 35 years. No cards. EvASS —On the 7th inst-, at Conway, William Evans, brewer, of Prescot, ''52 years. F_WICK.-bngtl?? tErt,i,k Rail, RaMon, Eva, wife of Captain George Fenwkk, Royal Wolsh Fusiliers, aged 34 y,.?" GIDL"Y.-On the 1st inst., at Hoopern House, Bxeter, Ba.- tholomew Charles Gidley, M A., fourteen ytaro IN)wa Clerk oflheter, aged 49 ears HUGHES.—On the 5th inst, at 'Rillt, Rhiwias, the wife cl Mr Thomas Hughes, aged 44 years. HUGHES.— On the 1st kst., at Wemfawr, near Baogor, Mr Hugh W, ighes, aged 10 year.. O:dn;; I. at 18e,ajmllndstreot. HI..eI, Ba- §or, after many years of li??g?,i.g ill Owen John w?., 'j,?.?ry..n. PARRY—June 8th, at Cuwu II spital, New 8outh W;tlm r Griffith Parry, the youngest son of Mrs Abigail Parry, r Griffit,!?d 1,,n High-,t-t, Bangor, ga 29 ytars --0. t ?, 4th i.?t t htsda. the infant ,f 'dr and Mrs Ellis PrltcharJ, grocer, ag"cI 18 months ROBERTS—On the 5th Inst, after a lon !I, Iih he bore with Christian resignation, Mr Thonww Roberts, grand- son of the late Mr pb.?t., Olayn Factory, Trenu(l(H. g? 123 year' ROBERTS.—On the 30th ult., at Lla-ddyfran Rectory, Anglesey, the Rev 3Wtilli.. A?Wyl RI" erts, ag^J d-, years THf!OhIe";81:ttm. :t0r0, :fO[Ire, l?w is Holland Thomas, J. P., ,ged 76 y-1.

DENBIGH. BDTTKB-MAKIXO IN LONDON.—On Wednesday, at A batter-making competition held at the Kensington Hall, London, Miss Bvvlswe, of Cotton Hill, gained foirth prize oat of 29 competitora, "LADY COSNAUAHT."—This now celebrated bitch, the property of Mr G. T. Miller, station-master, gained tirst prize nt a dog show in tbs People's Palace, London, on Tuegdtv laet, HARVEST THANKSGIVINO.- -Services of a religions nature and well attended were held in the variotia places of worshio of the town on Thursday, wheo | they were condnctel by local sentlfcmen. Special (services were aleo aiyen at St. Mary's Church. 10 the afternoon a service of *on« WAS given, and solos were sung by Miss Gertrade Bradwyn, Miss Edith Walton Evans and the Rev. E. J. Evans, vicar of St. Asaph. The chnroh was decorated by ladies of the congregation in a skilful and pleasing manuer.

EXCITING SCENE IN A MENAGERIE. An exciting scene occurred on Monday at Bonti, in Algeria, at the aquarium, a sort of itenerant men«c;<trie. The special foafnro of this squsrium consisted in a collection of no ffwer thin 70 cro- codiles, which were fed publicly at stated hours by the manager, M. Pernolet. fie alwayewore a pair of Wellington hoots, and litd a stiok wiili which to beat off the reptiles when th" became too ravenoos and attempted to onap the food out of hi6 han Is. Ora this occasion he was sitting on the hack of the largest crocodile, and kept feeding the rest for about ten minutes, when all at once, as he turneyl his head and put out his hMId to the attendant for a piece of meet, one of the others crawled up to him and hit him in the stomach. A shout was raised by the spectators, and those a ound the tank tried to beat away the crocodile, which. notwithstanding M. Pernor's blows, bezan whirling roun hi, prey as if to tear him to pieces. Unfortunately, ia struggling. M Pernolet slipped and fell in the very midst of the reptiles, which nil rushed on him with fury. A panic took place among the «|>ectator», who mostly fled. Nevertheless, M. Pernolet was rescued. Although his "111". areserious, his life is not thought to be in danger.

THE INDEPKMDENT COLLKGK UPPKR BANG M. -The students stleudin'i this entire arrived in Bangot this week after the vacatim. We notice that, in addition to the permanent staff of the colUije the following Ilpp(,ilJtlUOt8 have been made :The Rev. Dr. Herh, r Kvans, lecturer on preacbiD¡:! the Rev. M. O. Evans Bacgor. in literat'ire aijd Eng- lish history and the Rev. J. P. Kingsland, Upper Bangor, in mathematics. MAKKIAOK OF DB, A. W. liuahige, OF FLZN-f,- The marriage of Dr. A. W. Hughe., medical officer of Flint, with Miss Minnie Melotte, dauahter of the late Mr J. A. Meiotte, of Edln- btirgh, was on Tuesday cel(brated 8., Martin's Church, York. The ceremony W"II performed by the Rev. Llewelyn R. Husihs., B.A., vicar- designate of Pwllheli, brother of the hridearoom whose best influ was Mr A. Hughes, B.A., of Gray', Inn, Loudon. Tlielbriiie, who wis aiveu away by her brother, was attired in a rich dress of moire antique, trimmed with Britsseis laoe, her veil being fastened with diamond stars. The Fhat Ladies' C ab presentetl Dr. Rutzli" with a magnificent silver salver, and apnblic presentation will be made to him on his return Usip.,hu, the Zulu chief is reported to have been kille i by the Osutus. It is stated that uegotiation-i are in progress for the conversion of several farms on the south west siite of Cheater iuto a racecourse. It has been generally gapp ^ed that the discovery of the late of Sir John Fr*i,kli.i. as ascertained by tne members ot the expediti'm, under tbe com- mand of Sir Leopold McCloolGck, and published by Murray, in thr journal ot rue •• Fox," nad for ever •ft tbe subject. rest. But we are in 1\ po«i. tion to state thai Mr. T. Fwiier Unwiu has secured for publioatioD a new work which will "Plain in real th's led to the discovery, and which w-to only known to Lady Franklin and a few of her most intim na friends. The facts, which ar now for the f.istt ime to be male public, will In t ,it MU,itionil| disclosures rank amongst he literary events of the season.