Wrexham and Denbighshire Advertiser and Cheshire Shropshire and North Wales Register

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Fan for the Family. A SUNDAY school boy being asked what made the Toi-er of Tisa lean, replied, "because of the famine ill the land." Ix WHAT two cases are precisely the same means used for directly opposite purposes ? Why, bars to be sure, they are put on bank windows to keep theives out, and on jail windows to keep them in. IN A PROVINCIAL THEATRE, where Macbcth was being recently played by a clever man, who was. aUo a very great favourite with his audience, in the banquet scene lie had delivered his words to the Ghost of Barnjuo, Hence, hence, hence when he dropped on his knee, covering his face with his robe, and shuddering convulsively. Just as the applause was over, a youth in the gallery, carried away with the intensity of the acting, cried out, It's all right now, Smith, he's gone I" FRENCH TOR THE MILLION.—Every one who visits the Paris Exhibition should know at least a little French. For the benefit of the Cockney youth who, thanks to Mr Cook, no doubt will swarm in great numbers, we have taken some pains to prepare a phrase-book of the French equivalent for English expressions in common use, and armed with this, the Londoner will have as little difficulty in making himself as intelligible in Paris as he has in his native air. The follow- ing are a few examples Keep yer'air on. Gardcz votre cheveu. You be bio wed. Soyez souffle. We don't want to fight, Nous ne voulons pas comhattre, But, by Jingo, if we do, Mais, par Jingo, si nous &c. faisons, &e. Hullo, here's a lark Hola, voici une alouette I say. Arry, ain't she a Je dis, 'Arry, n'est elle awfully nice gal I pas une terrible re- cherchee demoiselle Shut up, will yer ? Fermez en haut, voulez- vous ? I'll come and punch yer Je viendrai et percer head. uotre tete. That's the straight tip. C'est le point etroit. Now then, young 'un, Maiiitenant done, jeune what's yer little un. Quel est votre I game petit gibier ? Vunng Folks. EDITORIAL UOURTESY AMENITIES.—" From the sample trunks in the hallways of the hotels, we should judge the drummers from New York houses have arrived in town," was the innocent paragraph a Western editor wrote for his paper- When he returned from dinner the grinning office boy announced to him that four gentlemen were waiting to see him. "Where are they?' asked the quill driver. Well," said the imp, they've been smoking in the composing room till the compositors have sneezed all the type out of their sticks, 'n they've sent me out six times for beer, 'n now they're playing draw poker with the foreman on the imposing stone." Very well,!> said the editor, bringing a large club in the corner more into view, replacing the paper-cutter with a bowie knife, and half opening a drawer in which reposed a revolver, "show'em in." Four gentlemen in very plaid suits, with very large diamond pins, and very loud watch chains, with lockets at the ends as big as dollars, entered, the foremost laying a card on the disk inscribed: "SHARP, CHISEL & Co. 1001, Beekman Street, New York, Hardware and Cutlery," in small letters, and "Presented by GEO. GOUGE," in very large ones, asked, "Are you the editor?" The journalist looked at the party quietly, as if calculating the cost of their grave clothes, and answered, I am." Here is a little paragraph about commercial travellers," said Mr Gouge, pulling a paper from his pocket, which me and my friends, who are members of the Temple of Honour, and belong to the Young Men's Christian Association of New York, would like explained." The miserable man took the paper mechanically, and gazed at his paragraph, which the printer had set as follows: From the simple drunks in the hellways of hotels, we should judge the drunkards from New York houses have arrived in town." Quietly taking up his revolver the editor strode up stairs—two sharp reports and heavy falls were heard, and the journalist returned and pleasantly remarked to his visitors: Gentlemen, there are not many entertainments in this town now, but a proof- reader and a compositor are to be buried to- morrow, and if you care for that sort of thing I should be pleased to see you at the funerals." And lie sat down to write an obituary notice, while that night through the cold and heavy mist" four gentlemen bought railway tickets for Chicago.—American Paper.

General News. i ^lu GL^HSTOXE accompanied by Mrs Gbd. t .¡". arrived :n London, from Hawarden on ] 1":11 LEWISI! \M, Conservative, was on cd. V, it-ete(i w ithout opposition to the seat for 'I: l'nt, \w:lte.! by Mr J. G. Talbot, also a ]■' u i!returns from April 1st to the 11th arc as follow Ueccipts .uO.¡ 34 Ill 1.'11 -')- 'J1' I 1 ,'I t' 'q- cxjie.iditiuv, i-ll.W/JlS balances, £ 4,(>7U,S(J7. fur t!;e corresponding period of last year the were .£10,lï.39H; expenditure, i j balances, 'n.r XOMINATK.X of candidates tc?plnceat ji,e (luildhall, Carmarthen, on Saturday. Mr! Ti'ViI]i:?tt.Q.f'Hbt.'r?, w?spr?xMed by j l\{v .hiinc* HH?M?y, Penyfai, seconded by Mr ilo;tyn l)'iv't'' i1 'ariuarthen, No other Ci?ndid?te ) !,? )?')"'?d, at three 0 clock )Ir ,Jame Ismc, )??. ??kn'cd Mr Williams duly elected. In Ii .Il'leturlllng th?n?s, Mr WiHiMn?. promised t ;í"I'"rt th? ?t't'?t principles of t?hur?lism &nd which he had always advocated. ? sEUK'i's EXPLOSION of dynamite occurred on We Inesday afternoon at the Parkhouse Mines, near lblton-in-Furness. A number of men were enaetl boring when the explosion took place, hurling debris^ in all directions. Three of the named Nicholls, Cornish, and Pearee, were f"tlll,l to be hurt, the two first-named very. ..eiiolislv, so much so that their recovery is ,jotibtful. They were taken to the North Lons- dale Hospital. Accidents of this nature have btn somewhat numerous in this locality of late, Ox THURSDAY week the Allan line mail steamer jjajdinian left Liverpool for Quebec and Mont- real with 4{!0 passengers. On Friday afternoon "he arrived at Lough Foyle to receive mails and passengers, but had hardly come to an anchor idien a terrible explosion occurred in one of the coal hunkers, followed by the outbreak of tire. A M-ene of indescribable confusion followed, and when order had been to some extent restored it f„uml that 40 of the passengers had been iiiiured and f"iir killed. The passengers were ..?t-n\.u''ts removed by .steamtugs to London- leiTV, ?th'ed attended to. V Uiionu: named William John Dunlop, in the employment of Din'fn, Stenhouse, ami 0" ¡Ie I I t '[' I ?.j ?,'j'j,)?. I?'.mb'n'ton, on Tuesd.y morning i-,adesp,i-c attempt to murder aman named nl;Ht.. M'lptviv. the night watchman on the premises. ?-j,;?.'?'{r!t\ewassittin?quiet.!yi)) his<??'e 1 I. I 'll,il"" 1 hm np w"t "? with a ear- -I,IP. 1 l' ] b 1 1 ns fV.s adze, struck him on the back of the ]j Xl. inflicting a deep wound, and afterwards (..f- ji"? f'11 dead. t?un? out immediately, he threw t'i'"?'? in the ??'<??"? was drowned. rlle %Vllo!U '\J'? '? expected to rucov?r. The whole ?''tir i> veiled in mystery, and no motive can be ,?i?..cJ. T;m;i!.n Acc?'H?T took place at Ohio Mhes. Vale of Baldwin, I.sle of Man, on Tucs- j.v )'?fM?"s)'.? prepared two blasts with ??-t,?:t?.L:?! Kt?d only one. When these nii'u-s came the surface they cautioned the miiu-r- w!i" w-jre to succeed tltezii-i-,aiiie(I .fohn t :i:! and William Corlett—that one of the was not tiivtl. Cannoll and Corlett had not been leiig dmyu before the blast went otf, awi kiii-l them instantly, no disiitfuring tlieni leaves a, i"11'1 child, eaid the other a wife and five children. The inquiry was yesterday opened before the Ifigh Bailiff of Douglas, and ad. i j. m rued. MRS BKIOHT, the wife of the Right Hon, John: Dii;ht, M.P., died suddenly at One Ash, Itoch- j dair, on Moiulay morning-, of apoplexy. She oil Sr.sitluy attended service at the Quakers' Meet- in Himse, and walked out in the evening. Ye -tev.lay morning, having just said "Good live too ilrs Clarke, her stepdaughter, who had "cell "ta\,jnt: at One Ash, she went upstairs and ;th)""t immediately afterwards was found in a jmiftrate condition. She expired in a few mo- ments. Mr Bright, who was in London, was tele-jiiiphed for, and arrived home last evening. Mrs Criglit was the eldest daughter of Mr Win. [rf.itliam, banker, Wakefield, and was married in wr. Tu:: ESLLYAX METHODIST body in England t,) sustain a great loss in the removal of of its most prominent and successful to iiii,ion work. The late Rev. G. T. IViks, before his decease, visited the mission -ti'tioiis in South Africa, and as one result of tiiat i-it it has been decided to appoint a trust- worthy minister to take charge of and generally -uiierintend the work. With this object the Weslcvan Missionary Committee have selected the h.-v. John Walton, of Chelsea, formerly a mis-i .i.iiry in India. We understand that Mr W;i!t"ii has accepted the appointment. It is generally understood tint his mission is not only to develop Methodist agency in that thriving W,ity, but to prepare the way for establishing n South African Conference affiliated to the hii^li-li. O.vbATnU'AY, two doys belonging to Cokhng- liaia met a terrible death among the rocks near St Abb's Head. They had been climbing- in <e:tvch of the eggs of a sea fowl, when a piece of roe!; on which one of them hall ventured broke away, and both were dashed to the bottom of the (iivci'iive. Another boy named Fairley, a brother of oii-j of the deceased, witnessed the accident, but t' 1 :i|il>Luviii.iy tiirmign iear, sant notmng or it until ijuiuiay. ami after a long and fruitless search for the ini.-sinj,' 1" > has beenma.de. The survivor pointed out the scene of the accident, but no trace of the bodies has been found, it is sup- posed that the strong tide has carried them out too wi. Tlie names of the deceased lads are John l air'ty. eleven, and Alexander Smart, nine or age. I A srnA.voE freak of a Cheshire youth, named Hillinin 'L'ooker Sprv Joliey, was on Friday in- ve>ri^ate;l at the Birkenhead County-hall, and the narrow escape from severe punishment be a caution to him through life. He '1':lt t" an elderly lady resident at Oxton a letter :id;iii^ t:4 foe information affecting her hap- |(iiit> perhaps niore," and relating a story of a my.uerious confidence placed in him by a gentle- man his superior in position. She was told to piau the "mJl mentioned at a spot indicated, imong some timber not far from her house. The tltly was terrified at the tone of the letter and it to a friend, who obtained police aid. With the help of a "plant" the prisoner was detected, and at once confessed the authorship j't the stupid letter. After a magisterial lecture lie was discharged from custody. AT A MEETING of the hoard of conservators of vyli hsliery district, held at Shrewsbury, "11 1 ue-'iay, Mr illis being in the chair, the sub- 3(,t:t t jt!i>(.osed scheme of the Liverpool cor- /'oration for taking a supply of water from the loer < frnn-w at Llamvyddyn was considered. It b proposed to dam up the Verniew at the place lUUei.. and to divert the water to Liverpool by '?" ?"' ?'erniew bein? the brgcst tn1m- tM?"f the Severn upper waters, the board con- ??'-dt'teah-.tcactionof the water would be •U'^t uatna^ing to the hsheries, and the chairman M undertaken to communicate with the town- de!¡ Liverj?.d on the subject. He now re- K-i that he had done so, and thatthe corporation 1\ wiiiia;; tn negotiate as to compensation, and 'lfer: tnuieet a deputation from the board on the ,¡,t at WJ,itstfntide. It wa, resolved that llielKi;] j-Jn.uld communicate with the different ?'p"rati..ns, local boards, and individuals likely ''e effected by the scheme, to ascertain their in order to take united :wtioH in the "!attti-, :I'¡ I "'TTO STKIKK.—A meeting of the com- "'J.ttft,,{the Cotton Spinn?'s' Association, from \\i:il' tlie Fast Lancashire operatives on strike ^!>e<tal much but get nothing, was held in /)))--ter ?n Tttesday. The committee recei ved  ^qites from the men, who submitted four pro- l«-u,(I) To refer all questions in dispute to titration (2) to work four days per week at a !"T ci-iit. reduction (31 or five days per week J ;n (.ci)t. reduction and (4) to submit r '■! r,ed[ uction of five I)ei, (-eiit. The committee j- 'V;rtpil all the propcjsals, and determined to ^i" tile resolution to enforce a reduction of !'el' Cfiit. The attempt to impose this redue- d'" about the present strike, and in ."?'?""?'i the present dctemiination of the  "trious riots have taken place in some '?'?'"?- The most serious of these riots j?..r.M) at 1LLCH>t1rn where "reat excesses 'U!lU^e'' Tues,1:l3' and on Wed- Ui-s h "tted ..n Tuesday night, and on Wed- it'  L?' H-'thered ear)y in the morning iii 111 tl'ili': ..l 1" '"???'haU, demanding the pro- !t!i. 'r ';?'t Jackson, whose house thev 1, \1V;n "11 Toesdin-, an d who was sup- "v taken re f i;?,t. in the l iif i' ?'?''at?)iswerGofsuch a character t,??j'' '?'?'?"ed it expedient to read the rif? \.) ?.??'o! )owe }} scene of r i ot, T' ,.kJi;1I lowe' aHot ieI' scene 0 un 'I'j1| As "f thv ball were broken and refuse f!)h.u''?'?"?"?. After thi the oper- 'ti? ?''?' ?' ??'* '"ayor's residence in the "iih-'ib-fT™ •'ll! li(? mayor's residence in the -?'t! ? )"?'"?'?his windows, and also more or ?. ?,?? <hi.)tt:?i])? every villa along in the "¡¡I¡¡"i d:uuaorin'" ever)" villa along m Ie ? There were no conlficts with '> l 'i'; 'e a" n'tiiry, the mob retiring at their 'l'!o'j'i.)V i1 ("rniing up and continuing their Wt.iv c I 11 I ??  ??""? '?'" ? the constables and :e "]¡ers ^thdrcw. Serious apprehensions lie rt. 1 f ] ]' } 'lu'e the spread of the disturbances :hr. .) '?'?''? of the district affected by ?h.nt strike, Mid the authorities are adopt- ;„ ;-cauhon?v m?sure.s in view of the con- Burnley, there was ?reatr?t "'?"nes?. ?"?- '"eet.nn of theop?- ..??h.ldm: t;-he ?ternoon, when all were „ A t?rt.on of the crowd went ill front of Hi*]-; i'11'1 shouted, and th?.entto .?' ?< aii(i tlirei%, ,tolle,;N?-eiit to <ii i VT a"y W1-\1' °™ Lr..ken ill ?!.i.r Kay ■ ''? At ?x o ?d.? ?ck, the Riot ??\ -"(..adby the Mayor. Thenia?strates' .N\'Itli Iiiiii, was hit with a bnc? \t^'ii o clock, Mr Kawlinson' s house had ;dl l.i).I, ?"?" ?t viglit 4)*clocl?, fire w?t,? ?'?, hay's warehouse. An 110m later, t'? Ii.ij;1 Wel'" called out, and all became nuiot. '■<i,VVa'i n'^ extinguished till the warehouse '!t'II.e'l. Several policetnen were truck "!t? ?"?M ?)d "ne w«s dr?dfuHy kicked. ()ne !??, '?' '?thc infantry f)'"ni the 15th H> i.]" "?')"'t were caned out, and 200 infantry i'f, d for  .?t  aM- )'J c:\ralrv Were telegraidied for from Man- ,t',l't ?'st?)), very 'rt'at excitement pre- "1\ ] ) I 1, I "?) ?''?i 't i housands of jicople assembled in the '•^ ?'?"'?day. !twasrumor?dthatan R,he made to rescue the Black!mm !?. ^he county ?a<.L and that rioters ?r. file i%,ay H)ackbun) for that pur- L ..??'"crsnowatthe barracks, the 3rd 1 iLpi,i.tia, am] the h?a] vo]uut"Ci'rines? Ke<ie "'?.?s. The Mayor issued ..?--?dh.)??p?n :dl pcac?ab!y-d!sposed 1 t', tn "M?dves as Rl'tdaI constables, ? i. j e' The firemen Were sworn in ?'?;]" ?'"ty "ounted Lancers and 11111 :lllltry f!'OTn the h:trracks were Ilesl):\tehed ??ihf? le barracks were despatched •'Nmltin? ?eiyhbourliood of Messrs Burley and .1 idenees, to strengthen the count?y'! )1' I,¡ 'U I' "U.<]y?j,?

I London Gossip. Only two or three days ago I had, from a highly-educated German just come to this country, a fearful picture of the progress of Scciali-siii in the Fatherland. He declared that the conviction was wide-spread on the Continent that the Kaiserbund was not formed with a view to external but to internal politics. In ten years' time, said this gentleman, the Eastern Question will have been forgotten, and all Euro- pean Governments will be en?a?ed in a connict with Socialism, Communism, and Nihilism. The attempted assassination of the old Emperor is a striking and speedy commentary upon these opinions, and the excited loyalty of the Ber- linese means more than personal attachment to the House of Hohenzollern. It expresses the deadly hatred of the respectable middle-classes against the wide-spread conspiracy of Revolu- tion, which forms the political danger of Ger- many. It was said years ago, in a phrase which has become historical, that Germany was honey-c.imbed with secret societies." It is the same in Austria, especially in Hungary, where the learned University of Buda-Pesth teems with seditious and intriguing graduates. It is still worse in Russia, where the gloomy creed, or, rather scepticism, of the Nihilists obtains dis- ciples as enthusiastic and as enduring as did the early Christian Church, [n Russia, too, by a suicidal fascination, Nihilism, which aims at the destruction of Church, State, Government, and Law, actually makes converts amongst the aris- tocracy—that is, such aristocracy as Russia boasts of; and it is well authenticated that litis- sian Princesses have entered into factories as common working-women for the sole purpose of spreading revolutionary and destructive prin- ciples, and of obtaining influence among the operatives. America, too, is beginning to feel the insidious attacks of Communism. Secret societies are flourishing in the great Republic; drilling is assiduously practised without Govern- ment authority. It is necessary for a Judge of the Supreme Court to declare that Commu- nism is no part of the United States' Constitu- tion," a Bishop, in his pastoral, points to the I threatened danger as imminent; ami in the neighbourhood of large cities the owners of property feel by no means in a state of security. Count Schouvaloff's mission is only-so it is understood—to occupy a few days. It cannot be long before we understand definitely whether European peace is to be preserved. There is considerable divergence of opinion as to the exact nature of Count Schouvaloff's instruction, j Is he merely to prepare the way for a Conference, or is he to say definitely what are the minimum modifications of the Treaty of San Stefano which will be acceptable by England ? The latter is the general impression, and the character of the British conditions is widely discussed, it is said to be the object of the British Cabinet to con- struct three Bulgarias instead of one a Sclav Bulgaria, a Greek Bulgaria, and a Moslem Bulgaria. So far so well. Possibly the Czar would not be slow to accede to a change of this description. But it is further said that England is prepared to resist the retrocession of Bessarabia and the surrender of Batoum. Upon these points it is to be feared that the Czar will be obstinate and inexorable. The idea of the tripartite divi.-ion of Bulgaria, seems to have its origin in a desire to encourage the Greek nationality. Lord Beaconsfield sees that the Turkish game is nearly played out. Both parties in this country would be better pleased to see the Greek at Constantinople than either the Turk or the Russian. What is wanted is a Christian rower, other than Russia, and not in any way subject to Russia, in possession of | Constantinople. Unfortunately, there are no Greeks. The population of the Hellenic Kingdom is miserably small, and not likely to increase rapidly, and the Greek population of the Turkish Empire is prepared neither in character nor numbers to become the predominant and governing race. It is odd that the Indian-troop question de- pends in a large measure upon a purely geo- graphical point, viz., as to whether Malta is in Europe or in Africa. If in Africa, the Indian Mutiny Act will apply to our Indian auxilia- ries whilst on the island if in Europe they will be a herd of armed men without authoritative discipline. As far as I can recollect my school days, Malta used certainly to be reckoned as forming part of Europe, and Lord Beaconsfield, who, as we know, sets some store upon the views taken by Historical Primers used in young ladies' schools, ought to be influenced by this important fact. One thing seems certain, a new kind of Mutiny Act must be passed before the Indian Army can be used on the north of the Dar- danelles or Bosphorus. It never rains but it pours. General Raines was able to inform the Secretary for War that some 20,000 volunteers had poured in to join the British Legion for active service. A strange development indeed of "Defence not Defiance." Without disparaging the courage or the physique of the splendid Volunteer Corps of the country, I cannot help thinking that many a delicately- nurtured youth and many a father of a family who have given their names in for active service I in a moment of enthusiasm, after marching to the sound of drums and trumpets and sharp- shooting against imaginary foes, would be terribly sbrtled were they to be called upon to encounter the horrible prosaic realities of human carnage and the attendant hardships and miseries of war. The very name of the proposed corps is significant of the military spirit which Volunteering has en- gendered in the country. Legion" is a name connected with chimeras of military glory—the pomp of Ctesar and the tinsel of Nil)o.ieon- rather than with old English ideas of sturdy and uncomplaining performance of duty. Mr Sothern had a great reception at the Hay- market Theatre on Saturday night, and, in truth, his impersonation of Fitzaltamount, the Crushed Tragedian," deserves all the approval that was bestowed upon it. His simulation of a voice hoarse and broken with excessive use was painfully like the real thing. The humour of his reading of the part is grimmer and more gro- tesque than Mr Byron's but it is questionable whether it will meet with the same amount of favour. Mr Sothern was assisted"—as the phrase goes-by three people new to the English stage, whom he has brought with him from America. There was no necessity for the im- portations. We have scores of better artists lacking employment in England. Mr De Vere is a tolerable old man," nothing more. The lady who portrayed Miss Mounteashel has noth- ing special to recommend her, unless it be her abundant physical graces. And Mr George Hol- land is simply outre. Nothing more droll in the wrong way than his representation of Captain Racket has been seen on the British stage. The costume was a study. And so. sadly speaking— was the low comedy of the wearer. Altogether A Crushed Tragedian" may be pronounced but a qualified success, but it will run. London, Thursday.

GAZETTE NEWS. I (From the London Gazette). I PETITIONS FOR LIQUIDATION BY ARRANGEMENT. I Morris Williams, Tynycoed, Denbigh, farmer and sheep dealer. Nicholas S, Scotcher, Wrexham, jeweller. Owen I'arry, Wrexham, grocer and machine fitter. Davicl Evans, The Lodge, St. Martin's, Salop, grocer and provision dealer. Thomas Minshall, Llwynonn Mill, near Wrexham, miller and farmer.

I TRAFFICIHECEIPT: I Great Western ] .EUS?;;? I West Mt(UMid. ? 1878. South Wales. £ 111-l, 2:jfj 1 1877. I London and ?orth Western 1 £ Hi2,j10 Shrewsbury and Hereford > IffiU Shropshire Union. ) £lIil,7H!I I rt. ».. k i i itAij.>ai*.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending 24th February, 17\i; .Miles open 17I; passengers, parcels, horsey carriages, dogs, and mails, 4'1,2.17; merchandise, mineral, and live stock, £1,;mij; total for the week £ 3242 aggregate from commencement of half year to this date, ;C2(i,6t;U. Actual traffic receipts for the cor- responding week last year Ililes open, 17$' pas- sengers, parcels, horses, carriages, and mails, £ 1,:J01 merchandise, minerals, and live stock, tl,881 total for the week, 1:3,142 aggregate from commencement of half-year to this date, £ 22,787.

SUBSTITUTE FOR MILK. The Editor of the Mtdical Mirror, has called the notice of the medico profession to Cadbury's Cocoa Essence, which he c?lls, Cadbury's Concentrated Vege- table Milk, and remarks The excess of fatty matter has been carefully eliminated and thus a compound remains which conveys in a minimum bulk a maximum amount of nutriment. We strongly recommend it as a diet for children." 861 THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—All suffering- from irritation of the throat and hoarse- ness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of Brown's Bronchial Troches." These famous lozenges" are now sold by most respectable chemists in this country at Is lAd per box. People troubled with a "hacking cough," a "slight cold," or bron- chial affections, cannot try them too soon, as similar troubles, allowed to progress, result in serious Pulmonary and 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. 20c R'CKITT'S PARIS BLUE. The marked su- periority of this Laundry Blue over all others, and the quick appreciation of its merits by the Public has been attended by the usual result,viz.: a flood of imitations: the merits of the latter mainly consists in the ingenuity exerted not simply in imitating the square shape, but making the general appearance of the wrappers resemble that of the genuine article. The Manufacturers beg, therefore, to caution all buyers to see "1' ] .tL> Paris Blue" on etch 801 ,ee ,I ans Blne" on cae p:1.C('t, "') ¡ HORXIMAN'S TEA.—Choice teas at very 'asonahle pices are always to be h?d in very lown and Village, of Horniman's Agents: Be. in,, direct importers, Messrs. Homiman, London. .-marantee the purity, strength, and flavour of their teas; it is well known that the tea sent to I ?n.?tand is painted or heed with minera) ? powder, Frisian bl„e, &c., to hide worthless! brown leaves the Chinese thus pass of the in.! ferior Autumn crops as het tm, Horniman's i 1 ea m tm fed packets is sold by ?painted Agents, and 1 Agents, and foi 40 3 ears has been preferred for 1 its strength, delicious ft?vt?r, and r?l c.I.p?nne? Agents:—Wrexham—Potter, IS and 1') Hi"h t t B b C t. S' to s t ree t Brym b o- Co-operative Society. Ruabon -Powell, opposite the I'? -qtation Chester ?? —TiMmas, 13, Bndge-íireet Row. Mold— ? Hughes, chemist' Dowlais—Messrs. J?mes and and Co., Union-street. 651

Foreign and Colonial.; -] FRANCE. The interest in the Pans Exhibition is reported! to be increasing daily. The crowds last Sunday1 were even greater than those on the previous, Sunday, and at many gates there was an unavoid- ablc delay in entering. GERMANY. On Saturday afternoon in Berlin, a tinsmith, named Hredel, from Leipzig, tired two shots from a. revolver into the carriage in which the Emperor of Germany and the Grand Duchess of Baden were riding in the Avenue Unter den Linden. Happily, neither of the occupants were injured, and the would-be assassin and an alleged confederate were speedily captured. Soon after the occurrence, and till at a late hour at ngiht, thousands of people united in expressions of rejoicing at the Emperor's escape. ITALY. According to a liome telegram, the negotiations between the Vatican and Berlin for the re- establishment of friendly relations were broken off immediately after the publication of Cardinal Caterini's letter censuring the Prussian priests who had accepted stipends from the State. The negotiations with other Powers have also failed, and it is said the Vatican has resolved upon a policy of resistance.

The Canadian Government is taking preeau- tions against raids by Fenians. The Chinese official Oazette announces the complete reconquest of Kashgar by China. A Cape Town telegram of the 25th ult. says the Kaffirs were then in great force in the neighbourhood of Debenek, and were expected to make an attack on the British forces that day. The rebels are being supplied with arms and ammunition by wa,y of Dela,goa. Bay, and a re- presentation has in consequence been made to the Portuguese authorities, who have expressed their readiness to make endeavours to prevent further supplies of g-nns and ammunition to the natives in open rebellion.

THE CHANCELLOR of the Diocese has appointed the Rev. T. Jeffrey Jones, M.A., vicar of Llan- fair-Caereinion, a surrogate in that district. TERMS ARE ARRANGED between the Dee Bridge Commissioners and the promoters of the Chester Tramways in accordance v. ieh which the former withdraw their opposition to the scheme. THE RECENT CHURCH CON FEltl.'NcF.Arell- deacon Foulkes held his annual visitation in the Archdeaconry of Montgomeryshire last week. He delivered no set charge, but in the several' places he visited discussed various matters with the clergy and others. Referring to the late Diocesan Conference at Oswestry he said there might he many thoughts in their minds as to the advantages of such conferences, and as to future ones, and he wished to ask their opinions upon the subject. His own opinion was that they could not use these conferences too wisely. The last subject touched upon at the Conference he should have liked to have seen discussed more fully. What had been said upon the rights and duties of the laity had only been like opening up a great subject, .LN- o work in any parish could go on without the active help of the laity. One very painful part of the layman's duty had been just touched upon, and that was that of laymen com- ing forward to state cases of immorality on the part of their clergymen. It was sad that it should be said that any such cases existed but lie had known cases where the Bishop had been unable to get any evidence, the whole parish combining to screen their clergyman. With regard to future con- ferences, Lord Powis had said that once in three years would be often enough. Perhaps that would be so if they were a fully organized diocese like Lichfield, where they had ruride- canal meetings the first year, archidiaconal the second, and the diocesan conference the third. They, however, had none of these, and if they did not have another conference for three years, much of the spirit would have died out. Be- sides, what might not happen in three years. He had thought October the best time to hold the Conference, and he was in favour of advising the Bishop to hold the next Conference in Octo- ber twelve months, which would give them eighteen months. During the year after that would come the Bishop's visitation, and the fol- lowing year they might be ready for another; gathering, perhaps in Archdeaconries, and then the third year another Conference. As to the place of holding it, he had been in favour of1 Wrexham, but lie was told there was no room large enough to hold an assembly as large as that at Oswestry, and Rhyl would be the next best place. They might there have a sectional meeting on two evenings for the discussion of subjects in Welsh. Speaking of the necessity of organization, the rev. gentleman said he had been much struck with the remark of an Ameri- can Bishop to the effect that they were tho- roughly unorganized, but that if they were only organized, no power on earth could overthrow them. For Teas of the finest quality try the Liver," Westminster Buildings, Hope Street.

The Court. HER MAJESTY'/i Drawing-room on Tuesday week was but moderately attended, the present- ations being about 140 in number. Many ladies, however, held back for the second drawing-room, which was very fully attended, so that the pre- sentations on the whole were quite equal to former years. The receptions at Court during the present season will long be remembered for the unusual number of brides and beautiful women who attended. Before retiring on Thurs- day, the Queen turned to one of her attendants and said, I have seldom seen so many pretty faces." These were Her Majesty's words, and, indeed, the amount of personal loveliness was quite remarkable.—Court Journal. THE BETROTHAL of the Duke of Connaught, and the Princess Louise will take place on the 10th. His Royal Highness has just completed his twentyninth year. It is no flattery of a Royal Prince which gives him a high military record as an efficient and practical officer. The Princess he is about to marry is daughter of a famous warrior, the Red Prince," and the Princess Marie of Anhalt, one of the leading favourites of the German Imperial Court. It is said the graces of the mother are reflected in the daughter, who is in her eighteenth year. The future Duchess of Connaught, will receive 210,000 for her dowry—no small fortune for a German princess.

Military and Naval. HEU MAJESTY the Queen, accompanied by the Princess Royal of Germany and Princess Beatrice, paid a visit to Aldershot on Monday to review the First Anuy Corps, which was paraded on a complete war footing. Immense crowds of peo- ple assembled to witness the review, among- them being most of the military attaches to the Court of St James's and several Russian officers. The force reviewed consisted of 13,142 men of all arms and 42 guns, aiid their splendid appearance was much remarked upon, though owing to the unsuitable nature of the review-ground much difficulty was experienced in the performance of the various manoeuvres.

GIFT TO LLANELIDAN Ciit:Rcti.Alrs Naylor Leyland, of Nantclwyd Hall, has, with characteristic generosity, presented to the above church one of Alexandre's twenty guniea har- moniums. A NEW WELSH CHAPEL IN LONDON.—On Tuesday the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of a new chapel of the Calvinistic Metho- dist denomination, and intended to be devoted exclusively to services in the Welsh language, was performed by Mr David Davies, M.P., on the site in Bridgewater-gardens, Barbican, in the presence of a considerable gathering of per- sons interested in the project. Subsequently, in the evening, a public meeting in celebration of the event was held at the Falcon-square Chapel, Falcon-square. The proceedings, which were watched attentively by a full congregation, were under the presidency of the Rev D. C. Davies, M.A. After prayers had been offered up in the Welsh vernacular, Mr David Davies, M.P., ad- dressed the assembly, pointing out the advisa- bility of Welshmen preserving their ancient language. He admitted the necessity which Welshmen in London were under of learning English, but he contended that the English was well able to take care of itself, as under the re- gulations of the School Board Act, which had tnow been in force for nearly eight years, every N?'Ish child was compelled to go to school and (earll the English language. The Welsh lan- guage, he contended, had a peculiar character of its own, and appealed to the feelings of Welsh- men more powerfully than could any other, and it was by promoting schemes such as the one now in hand that the somewhat scattered Welsh population of London were brought together, and that a knowledge of their mother tongue was fostered. Mr H. Richard, M.P., also bore testimony to the peculiar genius of the Welsh language, and to the comparative ineffi- ciency of English as a substitute to Welsh ears. Addresses in support of the movement were also delivered by Mr Morgan Lloyd, M.P., who spoke of the services to liberty rendered by the Welsh people at the dawn of the Christian era, and at the period of the Re- formation by Mr J. H. Puleston, M.P., by the Rev. R. Williams, and other gentlemen. From a statement made early in the evening by Mr Stephen Evans, one of the treasurers of the fund, it appears that the estimated cost of the new building is a little over 210,000, of which more than half has been subscribed or promised. No less than seven places of worship in London are now, we believe, supported by the Calvinistic Methodist body. Mild cured Cumberland Bacon at the Liver," Hope Street. New season's teas, choice blended and rich in flavour, the best, the purest, and the cheapest, at C. K. Benson and Co.'s family grocery stores, 14, High-street, Wrexham, which are established to supply the public with Teas, Coffees, and general groceries, at merchants' prices.

IRON. I I .MIDDI.ESBOROVGH, Tuesday.—The downward tendency in pig iron noticed last week continued to-day, and business was exceedingly slack. It is almost impossible to guage prices as so little business was done, and quotations varied so much. No 3 G. M. Z. was quoted 39s less com- mission, and buyers offered no more than 38s and they said that they had bought iron at this weak holders during the last few days have taken 38s 3d less 1 per cent. In Connal's warrant stores to-day there are 64,300 tons of Cleveland pig iron, and the quantity is increasing. There is no speculation, which is but natural in a fall- ing market. The finished iron is less active, and [' prices of plates are lower by 2s 6d per ton. Ship plates being now jE6 2s Gd. WOLVERHAMPTON, Wednesday.—A more-* in- active market that that of this afternoon there has not been for many weeks past. The course of prices and of business at Middlesborough is reflected upon this exchange. No one would buy this afternoon beyond immediate urgent needs. The few orders which might have been given out were held back for lower terms,lbut the market is receiving only few inquiries of any sort; never- theless the aggregate of iron rolled has not de- creased on the week. Another blast furnace at Tipton and another finished ironworks at Bilston have been restarted. BIRMINGHAM, Thursday.—There was again very little business done at to-day's meeting of the South Staffordsliireirozi trade, and the slight improvement noticed last week was scarcely maintained. There was also less firmness shown by sellers, and more anxiety on their part to do business, but there were few orders distributed. The inclination to make concessions, however, applies only to pig iron and unbranded bars, makers of best brands still holding out for the list price arranged upon eight months ago, X8 10s per ton. Uninarked bars could be had at a little iiiider 26 per ton. Northern competition con- tinues to adversely affect South Staffordshire, and has brought down pig iron in the midland district at least 2s ûJ per ton.

I LEAD. NORTH WALES NOTE.S.-T,ead mining in my l district is quiet; the drop rather alarms capital- ists, but I do not see any reason for fear in the future. The difference in selling prices now and a few months since is serious, but opportunities are afforded for the exercise of economy in many of our lead mines. And now for my promised review. The D'Eresby district is rather cheerful. A considerable amount of capital is now being directed to this quarter in consequence of the re- ported discovery at D'Eresby Mountain. Dress- ing machinery is in course of erection at the latter, and in time we expect to see good results. Clementina Some good lead has been raised from this mine, and it is believed by some that its organisation under the above title will issue satisfactorily. Llanrwst: The prospects are cheering, and the mine seems vigorously prose- cuted. Mining for lead in the "flat" measures of Denbighshire seems prosperous, many con- cerns in private hands doing well. Bodidris Machinery I hear is soon to be erected at this mine for developing the deeper portion of the sett, and the expected results are good. Fron Haul: I am hoping to report good news of this quickly. The Halkyn deep level is making great strides. Interest is now concentrated in Rhoses- mor and Penrorsedd, two mines that should be quickly unwatered, the prospects of which are splendid. North Hendre looks well. Prince Patrick requires capital, and it is a bad time to get it. St. Patrick The agent deserves to make a good discovery. 0 The position of this sett is very favourable, and a field of enterprise will be open for the captain when he can report a course of lead. By the bye, what has become of the mines launched under the eyes of a certain divine of this district. A little information would be useful, and, I hope, interesting. Great Holway The number of men at this mine will be largely increased shortly. The proprietors do not intend to let the grass grow under their feet. New South Merthyr I was glad to see a fair pile of ore here the other day. Gorsedd The new shaft is now being sunk, and it is intended to continue it twenty yards below the present depth great results are looked for. Celyn Bog I am sorry to see this idle; prospects are good; indeed, around old Holywell there are many spots pre- senting the most favourable opportunity for the employment of capital to considerable advan- tage.-Mining World-.

THROAT IRRITATION.—Soreness and dryness tickling and irritation, inducing cough and effect- ing the voice. For these symptoms use Epps's Glycerine Jujubes. Only in boxes 6d and Is., labelled "JAMES Epps & Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, 48, Threadneedle St., and 170, Picca- dilly, London." AN EVENING BEVERAGE.—Epps's Caoine (Quint-essence of Cacáo) is equally liquid and re- freshing as tea, affording moreover a sterling sup- port to the system. Unsweetened. Each packet (6d) is labelled "JAMES Errs & Co., Homoeo- pathic Chemists, London," 1828 d Business Announnments. -.r- "f' "r- 'ro. SUMMER FASHIONS, 1878. J. BECKETT & CO., SILK MERCERS, GENERAL DRAPERS, MANTLE MAKERS, MILLINERS, COSTUMIER S, AND IMPORTERS OF CONTINENTAL MANUFACTURES, HAVE the honor to announee that on WEDNESDAY NEXT, MAY 22ND, They will show the LA T EST NOVELTIES Carefully and specially selected for the SUMMER SEASON from the FIRST HOUSES in LONDON and PARIS. DEPARTMENTS:— BLACK SILKS IRISH, BARNSLEY, AND KNARESBORO' LINENS. COLORED SILKS, CALICOES OF THE BEST MAKEs. iT/\t.K)TJ?T!C'C!)'i-trC HORROCKS' LONGCLOTHS, AT LIST PRICES, BY THE ?, PIECE. t C'f??TUMf? WINDOW HOLLANDS, AL? WIDTHS, IN WHITE, GREEN COSTUMES, ÂXD BUFF. MANTLES, MILLINERY, BERLIN WOOLS, OF ALL KIMW. LACES, EVERY ARTICLE REQUIRED FOR LADIES TTriC!T1715A7' NEEDLEWORK. JH?tOlJ?I? I GLOVES, TRIMMINGS, &-c. CURTAINS. j.??-???????? ?.?!? r-???????a?——M I MOURNING ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. ) I i FUNERALS COMPLETELY FURNISHED, | I AND CONDUCTED AT ANY DISTANCE. | EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. CLOSE ON SATURDAYS AT FIVE O'CLOCK. 853

AGRICULTURE. I THE CORN TRADE.—The Mark-lane Express says-" The weather has been of an exceptionally favourable nature, and for many seasons past the country has not 'presented such a forward appearance during the second week in May as it does at present. The prospect of an abundant cereal harvest is hopefully entertained. Potato planting having been finished, and the sowing of mangolds well advanced, turnip-sowing will now be speedily proceeded with. Spring corn crops are looking well, especially beans, and the pasture lands, both permanent and artificial, give evidence of luxuriant vitality. In Scotland, farm work is well advanced much of the barley is already braided. The appearance of the wheat plant leaves little to be desired, except on some of the autumn-sown fields, where weeds are becoming troublesome while barley and oats are vegetating well and rapidly. English wheat has 80111 slowly, both at Mark-lane and in the provincial markets, and last week's prices have been with difficulty maintained, even for the choicest parcels. The week's imports of foreign wheat into London have been fair, but not excessive, sufficient to meet the ordinary wants of the country without swelling stocks. The prevailing inactivity has also effected feeding corn." NOTES FROlf NORTH WALES.-It is seldom that one can report so favourably of the agri- cultural look-out as at present, and whilst far- mers have the reputation of being a set of grumblers it is gratifying to write that just now there appears to be nothing to grumble about. The spring, on the whole, lias been all that can be desired, the cereals were sown with the land in excellent order and in good time, whilst the potatoes were got in equally satisfactory, and now mangel lilaiiting i -oe--e under bvour- able auspices. Barley and <??ts are coming up nicely, and the present conditions augur well for the future provided only we are favoured with average summer weather, but pessimists forbode a wet season like that of last year, from what in- dications I am unaware. Wheat has done well throughout and looks healthy everywhere, ex- cept in some damp, clayey soils. As for the cattle, they have had an exceptionally good time, and. the genial spring has prevented the hay stacks from dwindling away into shadows, whilst it has caused the pastures to give a good bite early in the year. Stores have been much in de- mand and have realised capital prices, the same conditions of weather and fodder having ruled in most parts of England as with us. Milch cows, too, have commenced the calving season most favourably, and butter, which a month or six weeks since was at a fabulous price, is now sell- ing at a more reasonable rate for the consumer. The Brittany butter which is imported so largely into England has not yet found its way here. The lambing time has been free from many losses, either of ewes or lambs, and it is to lie hoped that future statistics will show that this year the country generally is gaining somewhat of the lost ground in the numbers of our flocks. Fat sheep are high and meet with a ready sale, and fat cattle to, command a. satisfactory price. There is every appearance of a good swath of hay, and of an early hay harvest; the new layers are very forward and thick, except where they have been over-eaten in winter. Our gardens never looked better, the potatoes having recei ved no check from the frost, which in most years are so prejudicial to the early crops, are healthy and forward, and the fruit trees of all kinds are, or have been, full of bloom. Altogether, as we said at first, the present prospects are cheering, and it requires only favourable weather and a good Providence to insure a successful ingather- ing.—May 9.—Mark Lane Express. ————— A

I Markets. WKEXHAM.-THUKSDAY. White wheat (per measure) old. 7s fkl to 7s !)u Ditto ditto new 0s (M to Us Oil Red wheat, old (per bush 731bs.) 7s 3d to 7s ihl Ditto „ new Us Ud to I),; Oil Oats old (per bushel of 461bs) 3s 8d to 4s !)d Ditto 11 new Us Oil to Us t'.i 1 Seed do Os Od to Us 0 i I Malting barley (per 3S (jts) Us Oil to Os Od Grinding do. per 60lbs) 4s Oil to 4s .1 Potatoes, new (per !¡Olb). 4s Cd to us Butter (per Ib,) of IS oz.). Is 3d to Is 4<! Beef (per Ih,). Os yd to Us lOd Mutton (per lb.) Os lOd to 0s 11.1 Pork (per Ib.). Us 7d to Os Xd Veal (per Ib,). 0s Id to Us lid Lamb (per !)).). Is Od to Us Ud Fowl (per couple) 3s tid to 4s 6( '?'-ks 58 Od to 5s (ill j Turkes, cocks (per couple) lis 0(1 to 0N Od Ditto liens, „ Os Od to 0s ?? Geese, (per lb.) I. Os Od to 0s Od Eggs H to 1G for a Shilling. MOLD. I WEDNESDAY.—White wheat, per liobbett, 00s Od to 00s red wheat, Ws Od to It)s t;d: oats, 9s 6d to 10s (;d malting barley, If;s Od to 17s On potatoes, per 2001bs, Us to 12s 6d; butter, per Ib, Is 2d to Is 4d; esgs, 14 to 1C for a shilling. CHESTER. CORN, Saturday.—There was a small attendance at to-day's market, and only a limited supply of English wheat. Prices were 2d to 3d lower than this day week, with little business passing. No change to note in the value of oats, beans, and barley. Indian com Is per 430 Ibs lower. Old. New. heat, white, per 751b Os Oil to Os Od 7s (!d to 7s Ditto, red. Us Od to Os 0d.7s 3d to 7s 4d Harley, malting, 3Sqts. Os Od to Os Od.. OsXd to t!s SJ Ditto, grinding, Wlb. Os Od to Us U,1.H to 4s (Id Oats, per 4!;Ills Us Od to Os Od.Is to 4s 3d Beans, per 8111b Us 0.1 to Os Oil f:s Gd to 0s 8d Ditto, Egyptian, Indian corn per 4301bs..2!)s ud to:J:)s (id.27s (id to 2S Od OSWESTRY. EDNF.SDAY.—The following were the quotation- Wheat, O.S. 0(t. 1, heat, Os. Od. to (Is. Od. per bushel barley (maltins) (is. 4d. to (is. 10.1. oats, Os. Ud. to lis, Od. butter, Is .)tl. to Is.lit. per])); eggs, H; tn I>; for, sh ¡lIin; fowls, 4s. Ud. to 5s. Od. per couple ducks, 8s. Od. to Os, Od. per couple geese, Os, Od. to Os. Od. each turkeys, 00s. Od. to Us. Od. each potatoes, per iiO lbs, 5s Od to lis 6,1. IluTHIX". MONDAY.-Red wheat per liobbett new, Ms. to 18s, Oat, ditto new, 7s (id to Us Od Malting barley ditto; 14s. 0d. to His. Od. Grinding ditto, 10s. to l.'Js 0.1 iiutter, Is. yd. to is. !lot. per lb. lieef, !)it. ti) ]](I. Mutton, !!tl. to lOd. Pork, Oil. to Od. Fowls, 3s fjd to 4s (id per couple Dacks, 0s. to 0s Od; Oeese, Od per lb. Eggs, l.'i to 14 for a shilling; potatoes, 18s oer liobbett. DEXBIGII. WEDNESDAY.—Wheat per liobbett. KisOd to lis Od onts, old 0s to 0s ditto, new, '.Is Od to Us Od ■ bailev ItsOdto I fis Od; potatoes, 12s to 14s; butter per lb Is 4d to Is tid; beef, 7(1 to lid; mutton, lOd to Ud veal, lid to 9tl; pork, Od to Oil: fowls (per couple) 4s fiti to Hs Bd; ducks, (is. Oil: geese (per lb), OJd. Beans per ISO lbs., OJs Od to UJs 1)11. Eggs, 14 to 18 for a shilling. ELLESMEEE. Ti'ESDAV.—Wheat, 7s. tid. to 8s. Od. per bushel barley, Os. Od. to (Js. (Jd. oats, 4s. 0d. to 4s.lid. eggs, 14 for a shilling butter, Is od. to Is. (irl. per dish of 24 ox. fowls, 3s. Uti. to os. (id. per couple (¡u"¡i: (Js. Od. to 7s. fld, per couple geese, th. to tH. per lb. turkeys, Od. to Oil. potatoes, tis. Od. to (js. (id. per bushel. WHITCHURCH. FRIDAY.—Wheat, 7s. gil. to 8s. 41. per bushel barley, Cs. Od. to Cs. 0d. oats, 4s. Oil. to 5s. Od. e -s if; to 18 for a shilling; butter, Is Hll to Is. Sd. perdisli of 24 oz. fowls, is. tid, to 5s. 6.L per couple ducks, fis, 0d. to 7s. Od. per couple geese, OOd. to OOd. per Ib, turkeys, OOd. to OOd. per lb. potatoes, tis, 8d. to Os. Od. per measure new potatoes, 0 Ills, to 0 lbs. for a shilling beef, 8d. to lOd. per lb. mutton, 8d. to lOjd. veal, 8d. to 9d.; lamb, lid. to 12d. per lb. SHREWSBURY. CORN, Saturday.—Our market to-day was but thinly attended. Wheat, which was in small supply, sold slowly at 2d per bushel under last week's quotations Present prices j- u't, -rii__ a, „ Miiite ttiiciMf, pur <uios. OS UCl to ?s fji Red ditto, pt:17 'u")s bs u(t to -9 -z td Red ditto, ? ?j to ? U~i Barley (malting), per 38 quarts. 6s Od to fis <i'! Barley, grinding, 4s M to 58 0? Oats, per 2251bs, 21s Od to 27s 0? Eeans, per 2251bs 20s Ud to 218 0. Od to 21s 0(1 Peas, per 2NIbs. 208 Od toSb 0? Malt, per imperial bushel 03 Od to Os 0j LIVERPOOL. CATTLE, Monday.—There was an average supply of stock on offer, the numbers being 1404 beasts an (I 4005 sheep and lambs. Sales very slow for cattle. There was a good attendance of country customers. Prices Best beasts, 9d to 9kl per lb second best, 4d to' 8J(l sheep in wool, lOd to 12d ditto clipped, 9d to 10jd lambs, 35 to 48s. CORX, Tuesday.—There has been a fair demand for wheat to-day, and though prices, excepting for Cali- lorman, which is occasionally Id dearer, show no quotable advance from Friday's rates, a reaction from the decline which occurred last week seems probable. The American markets are also hardening, and this has contributed to the greater firmness in to-day's market. Flour is in steady request at Friday's prices. Maize is less freely offered, prices being about tid dearer at 25s 6d to 25s 9d for l new mixed Ainerican- The following are the quotations WHEAT. PFAI,Per qr. s d s d English lOUlb s d s d Canadian, 35 0 30 0 Red, old 10 0 10 8 FLOUR Do., new 9 10 10 0 English «fc Irish—Per 2801b White, old.. 0 0 0 0 Superfine 45 0 47 0 Do., new 0 0 0 0 Extra 48 0 52 0 American, red 10 4 10 7 Fine 0 0 0 0 Do., white.. 11 5 1111; Seconds. 0 0 0 0 OATS; Per 45lbs Californian & Eng. and Scot. 3 10 4 3 Oregan 0 0 0 0 Irish mealing. 3 5 3 fj French 42 0 51 0 American 2 10 3 0 Canadian—per barrel BARLEY: Per OOlbs Sweet 26 6 27 6 English 0 0 0 0 Extra. 27 6 29 0 Scot and Irish 4 0 4 9, OATMEAL:—Per 2401b Canadian 0 0 0 O.Irish 31 0 33 0 BEANS: Per qr. Canadian 30 0 31 0 English 45 0 48 0' INDIAN CORN. Sc. & Irish 480 35 0 37 0 American—per 480lb Egyptian 4801b Yellow m'xd 28 6 29 9 Saidi & Daira 33 9 34 3|European— Behera. 32 9 ? 3; Ibmil, &c. 32 6 33 0 Mazagan 33 6 34 0 Galatz 37 6 38 0ol LONDON. I CATTLE, Monday.—The total imports of foreign I stock into London last week amounted to 23,419 head. In the corresponding week of last vear we received 15,lm4 in 176, 18,692 in 1875, 16,439 in 1874, 15,094 in 1876, 1873,18,571. At Liverpool, 917 head 15, 990; and in 187:i, 1,571. At Liverpool, !n7 head of cattle, 80 sheep, and 199 pigs were landed from American and Canadian ports. The cattle trade has been free from any special feature. Supplies of stock were about the average, and sufficient for the demand. From our own grazing districts the receipts of beasts were not large. The quality and condition were, however, on the whole, satisfactory, especially the Scotch stock. Nothing of interest occurred in the trade. The enquiry generally was slow, but for the best qualities full currencies were required. The choicest Scots and crosses realised 6s to tis 2d per 8rb. From Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire we received about 1,350, from other parts of England about 250, and from Scotland about 74 head. On the foreign side of the market there was a fair supply of beasts. Over 300 American were offered, besides a good sprinkling of Danish, Spanish, and Swedish. There was a slow demand, at about late rates pre- viously current. As regards sheep the supply was rather more liberal. Prime small breeds were in request, and commanded extreme quotations-namel v tis 4d to 6s 6d per 81b. Many good, useful animals were, however, offered at 6s per 81b. Lambs were steady, and make s to !Js per 81b. Calves quiet, and without change. Pigs sold on former terms. At Deptford there were about 100 beasts, and about 12,000 sheep and lambs. Coarse and inferior beasts, 4s 6d to 5s second quality ditto, 5s to 5s 6d prime large oxen, 5s lOd to 6s prime Scots, (is to ôs 2d coarse and inferior sheep, 5s to 5s Od second quality ditto, 5s (id to 6s prime coarse-woolled sheep, (is to (is 4d prime Southdowns, (is to 6s (id large coarse calves, 5s 6d to 6s prime small ditto, 6s to 6s lOd large hogs, 4s to 4s 6d small porkers, 4s (j(1 to 5s and lambs, 8s to 9s par 8lb to sink the offal. Total supply :—Beasts, 2,880 sheep, 14,220 calves, 210 pigs, 30 milch cows, ÕO. Foreign Beasts, H6(j, CORN, Monday.—The arrivals during the past week have been :-English wheat, 3,(i20 quarters foreign, 55,95*2 quarters. Exports, 1,345 quarters. There was only a moderate supply of English wheat fresh up to market this morning, and with fine weather and a scanty attendance, the trade ruled slow at a decline of Is per quarter on the week. Of foreign the arrivals were liberal, and a dull retail demand was experienc- ed at a similar reduction. Country flour, 14,574 sacks; foreign, 11,372 sacks and 15,111 barrels. A slow sale at a decline of (id per barrel and Is per sack since last Monday. English barley, l,ti25 quarters; Scotch, 25 quarters foreign, 17,970 quarters. In the absence of sales both malting and grinding sorts could only be quoted inactive at nominally late rates. Malt: English, 5,229 quarters; Scotch, 401 quarters. Exports, 583 quarters. In limited request, at barely previous currencies. Maize, 5,796 quarters. Old corn was in retail demand, at last week's prices while new recovered Wednesday's depression, quotations closing the same as on Mon- day last. English oats, 679 quarters 149 quarters; Irish, 725 quarters foreign ,39,572 quarters. Exports, 8 quarters. With moderate arrivals from abroad, the trade ruled slow, at an all-round decline of (id per quarter. English beans, 389 quarters; foreign, 1,2:3S quarters A slow sale, at about former prices. Linseed, 5,629 quarters. Exports, 250 quarters. Exports, 250 quarters. Very little business doing, and quotations unchanged. Hors, Monday.—Messrs. Bakers, White, and Morgan thus report :-During the week the trade has been quiet, and prices have varied very litte. The demand has been chiefly confined to the lower priced samples of English and the best Calfornian and American hops. The following are the current prices :-East Kents, £ 4 10s to X7 Mid-Kents, £4 4s to £5; Weald of Kents, £ 3 to X4. Sussex, 12 16s to £3 15s Farnhams, £ 415s to S6 Worcesters, £4 to X5 5s Alsace, 4E3 to ,i;l los; Lorraine, X2 12s to £ 3; Burgundy, £ 3 to £ 3 10s: Bavarians, X3 3s to X4 4s: choice do., £5 to £ 7 10s Belgians, £ 2 3s to £2 12s; Americans, £2 Ss to £4. WOOL, Monday.—The public sales of colonial wool will be commenced to-morrow, and there is in con- sequence very little business passing in the market to-day. About 320,000 bales have arrived, but only a portion of that supply will he brought to the ham- mer. It is expected that there will be a <?od demand on French account. The trade for En?ish wool is very dull, and pnces have a downward tendency. Currant pnces of Kn?b wool • Fiee-es South Down hoMets. Is -2'd to Is S'd per Ilb s ?f bred ditto Is 2id to Is :M= Kent ffee^ 2.5?to Is 3d south Down ewes and wethers Is 2iI to s. ,d Le.ce.terdi to Is o. to Is -m Sort j~ (1 to 1, :331ti. 2,1,,l to ls fitl combing, Is 2Z!1 to h ïd, CORX, Wednesday. —Business was verv limited. Wheat and flour were quoted nominally the same as on Monday. Other articles met a quiet trade at previous values. Arrivals British wheat, 372 qrs maize, IF30 (Irs. Foreign wheat, 12,410 qrs barlev, 10,20() (11, maize, (tri oats, 16,600 qrs tlour, 1800 sacks and 13,760 barrels.

CORN AVERAGES, I For the week ending March HO. The following are the quantities sold and the prices this year and last year I QUANTITIES SOLD. PRICES. This year Last year. This year. Last year Wheat .44,730.32,(iS:> 52s 4d. jj;js 7d. Barley. 2,300.3,275 40s. 2d. ")s 7d. Oats S,(SS8..1,3H» £ "s. sd. 26s IOd.

Poetry. -,w I LIZZIE BY THP, MALL. The fair-eyed primrose sparkling in the glade, The blue-eyed winkle twinkling in the shade; V hile snowy violets grateful fragrance shed, Starry 'linmones lijdit up their verdant bed But the choicest flower amongst them all, is gentle Lizzie bv the maii. Proudly sings the thrush on yonder budding spire. 'J'he .soaring lark more heavenly songs aspire, The fussy wrtn breathes out her song with fire, Aud the blackbird ¡.;cnth tUlles liis ou'rl)us hI'e Hut the sweetest singer of them all, ls gentle Lizzie by the mall. The merry lambkin's are skipping o'er tho lea, VV hile the saucy squirrel spurts from tree to tree, The coy conies from their burrows peep to see The sportive deer gaily dancing in her glee lint more cheery than them all, Is gentle Lizzie by tlie mall. Bold nude winter pertly shows her snowy breast, Sweet spring arrays in pearls on emerald dre.^t, While full-robed summer shows her flowery crest, llich autumn showers her blessings three times blest; But the happy season of them all, Is with Lizzie by the mall. And while the grateful rays of Sol above, Tenderly begets bright Luna's argent love, A crystal galaxy of stars hedge up their grove, And loving constellates guard their onward move But the brightest ray amongst them all, Is gentle Lizzie by the mall. Nature ever pure, ever free and beautiful, inspire with luve to virtues ever (lutiftil To innocence be bond—to honor truthful, That favour'd nature may more be bountiful Tuher who's best beloved of all, My loving Lizzie by the mall. >OTE.—In this neighbourhood we have really a sliai-iniiig bevy of lovely dam.els, but I itill-SL say many of them arc singularly devoid of good taste. Let mo point them to nature's teachings. The convolvulus iwines its loving tendrils round every straw that offers its embrace. Its flower is lovely, but flimsy, touch it aid it is uiarred, it has iii) fragrance. And is the flower o; :t (Li- And the common variety is passed by as a weed..Mark the violet, humble and modest, blushes even to be seen-et sheds its fragrant benevolcnce on all around, its sympathies, its charity, its love, its df de ubI alllllilJerality isielt and tasted before it is loillitt- iiiitt it, look at its beauty it is not apparent at first glance. Cull it, its beauty intensities ics fragrance richer-it dies but its frai^rance i-t:iiiaiii-. The eonvolvu'us fascinates for tll" lllOlJlellt but is soon shunned. The violet is lovetl before it is kilo.. n, and loved for ever -too often in the favored cottage when one of its maidens are most comely. The parents dote on their gem: they worship it--it soon begins to worship itself and loves to attract devotees. In the morning you find it at the bi.-c!i (i(jol, ;L I)IIII(Ile of dirty, untidy and unhappy looking rags, at the front door in the eveiiiii, Yolt find it charmingly transformed into a lovely doll, speak to it ami you find it is the bark door behind a screen. JJnt there are a few where the back door is as the front, bright and clean, these gems must be found, and worshipped and preserved. Hujibou, April 7th,

ADVICE TO MOTHERS !-Are you broken in your rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cut- tingteeth ? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless and pleasant to taste, it pro- duces natural, quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes "as bright as a button." It soothes the child, it softens the glims, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea whether Musing from teething or other causes. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold by Medicine dealers,-everywhere at Is nd per bottle.—Manu- factured in New York, and at 493, Oxford-street, London. 20p CHAFFED SKINS.—THE "ALBION" MILK AND SULPHUR SOAP is a combination of the two ar- ticles acting specifically upon the skin-the milk giving softness, smoothness, and elegance the sulphur purification. Can be used with ad- vantage in all mild affections of the skin. Lancet. "It is an elegant combination Medical Record. "Free from the irritating effects of carbolic and coal tar soaps'Sanitary Rccord.. Trevethoe, Hayle, Cornwall. I have received the soap, and am most pleased with it. -Lad,lf Elizabeth St. Aubyn." "The soap is mild, purifying, and most agreeable. It is es- pecially nice for cliildren.11-Di-. Joh.7i, R1'fl" -I \t'Ut State Apothecary, Dublin. In tablets, 6d and Is' by all chemists and perfumers. The Albion Sanatory Soap Company, 532, Oxford Street, ?ondon ? ?MMa?sM??M<M. 124 SIR WILFRID LAWSON is still confined to bed with congestion of the lungs. A STEAM BARGE, the Medina, was on Wednes- day struck by a heavy squall off the Isle of Wight, and soon afterwards sank, the captain (Crowcher) and two boys, who formed the crew, being drowned. A passenger escaped by being driven ashore in a small boat. INFANTILE WASTING AND DEBILITY OF CHILD- REN MOST SUCCESSFULLY TREATED WITH DR. DE JOXGH'S LIGHT-BROWN COD LIVER OIL.—Mr Thomas Hunt, late Medical Officer of Health, St. Giles's and Bloomsbury, writes In badly- nourished infants, Dr. de Jongh's Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil is invaluable. The rapidity with which two or three tea-spoonfulls a day will fatten a young child is astonishing. The weight gained is three times the weight of the Oil swallowed or more and, as children generally like the taste of Dr. de Jongh's Oil, and when it is given them often cry for more, it appears as though there were some prospect of deliverance for the appal- ling multitude of children who figure in the weekly bills of mortality issued from the office of the Registrar-General." Dr. R. C. Croft, Author of "Handbook for the Nursery." writes Dr. de Jongh's Light-Brown Cod Liver Oil is ahnost a specific in many of the diseases peculiar to in fancy and childhood, and I have seen marked benefit produced by its use. Patients prefer it to the Pale P?'??ab!e to retain it more cou. fortably," Dr. de Jon? Lu?t-Brown Cod Liver Oil is sold only in c?sukd imperial half- pmts, Sr ? 2s C)d 4s 9d: quarts, 9s; with his stamp and signature and the signature of his sole j consignees, on the capsule and the lable mSer i wrapper by all chemists. Sole consignee. sar, Harford, and Co., 77, Strand, London. 219K