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THE MERCURY

CHRISTMAST1DE ST AIN DROP CRICKET CLUB DEATH OF LIEUTENANT-COLONEL STAINTON The shop windows, equally with the weather, On Tuesday evening, Dec. 23rd, a concent was THE AMATEUR CHRISTY MINSTRELS MORLEY An Entertainment was given in the school­ are indicative of the approach of Yuletide, and given in the Scarth Memorial Hall, by the mem­ IN THE MUSIC HALL MILITARY FUNERAL AT room of the above village on Dec. 16th, to raise the various recorded acts of benevolence further bers of the Church Choir, on behalf There are few towns of the pretentions of On Thursday, Liet-Cod. Morley Headiam, of funds for providing the children with prizes. testify that odd Father Christmas is dose upon of the distressed workpeople of Wiitton Park. The Barnard Castle which can boast of equal musical •the College, Durham, and of Hall, in Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the us. In the absence of these seasonable philan­ company attending was not so great as the charit­ talent, and one of the most gratifying and en­ the North Riding of , succumbed to room was filled with a large and attentive thropic movements scores of the poor residents able nature of the undertaking demanded, although couraging signs of the limes is a wider spread an illness from which he had been under treat­ audience. The Chair was taken by Mr Sayer, in our own immediate neighbourhood would the reserved seats were in proportion! well patron­ knowledge of music, both vocal and instrumental, ment for some time past. Colonel Headilam was Friar Court, Streatkm, who delivered an ap­ experience no accession of comfort or enjoyment, ised. Amongst those present we noticed the Rev. which naturally cultivates a desire for innocent the third son of the Ven. J. Headilam, Arch­ propriate address on the benefits of education. whilst thousands of our fellow north-countrymen H. Lipscomb, J.P., Vicar of Stakidrop; the Rev. enjoyment. The community at large appreciate deacon of Richmond, and was bom in 1822. The various items of the programme, consisting and their families are the occupants of cheerless R. E. Beaumont, J.P., Mrs Beaumont, Newsbam good entertainments, but when the artistes are He married Louisa Kate, daughter of Mr C. of songs, duets, quartettes, violin solos, readings, homes, and without even the common necessaries Hall; the Rev. J. M. Shepherd, Vdoar of Ingle- all local men there is an enthusiasm imparted Beamish, by whom he leaves a large family, &c., were then efficiently rendered by Mrs of life to satisfy the cravings of the poor half- ton; Rev. J. Wiliams, L.T., Curate of Staiindrop; to the proceedings which invariably runs high, and his eldest son, John Emerson Headilam, will Medex, Mrs J. W. Bewick, Mass J. Bewick, and E s starved children. Despite the fact that a dark Mrs Hick and family, Dr. Copeland, T. Fyffe, and particularly is the remark appropriate when be of age next year. Col. Headiam was thus a Messrs. Bewick, Raoher, and Winpenny; con­ cloud has hung over the North for some time, Esq. the Misses BrunskAM, Miss Howdon, &c. an appeal is made to the Barnard Castle public younger brother of the Right Hon. Thos. Emer­ cluding with a humorous dialogue, entitled the the labouring classes in this district have had a We give the programme below, and cannot to support the funds of the Cricket Club. Last son Headiam, who was Liberal representative for “Trial of Ignorance,” by the children. A vote fair share of employment, thanks to the public speak too highly of the way in which it was Friday night the local “Ohristys” made their the borough of Newcastle for over a quarter of of thanks to the Chairman and performers works now in progress, and the continued open­ rendered. Mr Lax’s song “She wore a wreath third appearance in the Music Hail, and the a century, dating from his first election in 1847, brought the evening’s proceedings to a dose. ness of the weather; and, whilst we are thankful of roses,” was never better sung by him, in fact audience was both 'large and influential, and and also Judge-Advocate Generali. As a public for small mercies, let us express a hope that the it was a tribute to the excellent vocal abilities comprehended, indeed, all classes. There was a man in the North-Riding of Yorkshire and in advent of the new year will bring about a better he possesses, and seems rather to improve than fully programme, and an expectant audience, and (the district of Barnard Castle deceased was On Wednesday last, December 17th, the Rev. state of things. The well-stocked shops at Barnard diminish with time. He was encored with a precisely at the first toll of the curfew the noted as a hard worker, and although rarely Robert Tilbury, M.A., was collated to the Castle abundantly prove that the “inner man’* persistence that wouild take no denial in every “darkies” took up their places on the platform, included amongst the speakers at any gathering has been well catered for, whilst the display of song he sung. Mr Awde sang several songs very and the full vocal and instrumental strength of spiritual cure of ssouls in this parish, by the he took part in, where sound practical counsel Lord Bishop of Riipon, at the Palace. On the beef, mutton, game, and poultry, in the market sweetly, and was well received throughout, his the company was speedily tested in the lively was required he was never behind hand in furnish­ last Wednesday, is especially worthy of note. In­ last effort being re-demanded, when he substitut­ gallop, “Skating Rink,” which was very credit­ day following—a most inclement one—he was ing the best aid. Thus his appointment as an inducted by the Rev. George Hales, Rural Dean, deed the “Knights of the Cleaver” appeared to ed “ If this is vanity let it be.” Miss Lax, though ably rendered. Mr J. Awde, who was interloc­ Inspector of Works under the Drainage and have vied in excelling each other, and where all labouring under the disadvantage of a severe utor, then sang with much taste and sweetness, to the temporal possession of the goods and JE Land Improvement Companies Acts was held income annexed to the same cure; Mr John was so good it is no easy task to decade the cold, strove earnestly against it. She, no doubt, “Sunlit Me of far away,” which was followed to be one of the best that could be made, as premier position. Mr James Peacock exhibited a had to make the greatest effort of any singer on by a semi-patriotic song “Shoulder to Shoulder,” Errington, churchwarden, and others being Colonel Headiam carried with him to the dis­ present. On the following Sunday he publicly prime four-year-old ox, which was fed by Mr T. the above account; yet, “After so long” received with a fine bold chorus. Mr G. F. Tdllbuim charge of hiis duties a long and familiar know­ A Byers, of South Thorpe. The animal weighed a good encore, and she gave “Let me dream sang the air with much taste and precision, but and openly, in the presence of the congregation, ledge of everything appertaining to such work, read the morning service, and the thirty-nine about ninety stones, and was well fed. Mr Pea­ again.” Miss Roe, of Ovdngton, sang “When ’tis playing the contra bass (as he does With masterly backed by sound judgment and discrimination, cock also showed some classical Scotch wether starlight,” and “Tell me my heart,” which latter skill) and, standing behind the company, the articles of religion, and immediately after made and a cool and unbiased method of acting that the following declaration: —-I, Robert Tilbury, mutton fed by Mr S. Rowlandson, of KArkby received an encore. Her performance in the acoustics of the hall hardly favoured him, n could not fail to make his decisions and in­ do solemnly make the following declaration—I Stephen, in addition to some grand heifer beef. pianoforte duet, in conjunction with Mr F. J. although he was rewarded by a hearty round of spections invaluable. He was on the commission SYD Suckling pigs, dairy-fed pork, geese, ducks, Lax, under whose training she has been for | applause. Mr J. W. Bewick’s “Cookie Darling” assent to the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, of the peace for the county of Durham and which I have now read before you, and to the chickens, turkeys, and tongues completed the some time, was excellent, while the pianoforte was deservedly popular, and his thoroughly also for the North Riding of Yorkshire, and array, which was, indeed, an excellent show. solo “ Ripples on the lake” was simply perfect | humorous vein fadriy captivated the audience. Book of Common Prayer; and of the ordering during his residence at Whorlton, and subsequent­ of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. I believe the Messrs. R. Arrowsmlth and Son were not a by the last named gentleman. Misses Harriet “Bones* scored well in this song, and through­ ly at Gilmonby, he was rarely missing, from whit behind in their display, which comprehended and Louisa Lax also sang the duet “Let music out the whole of the programme was an un­ doctrine of the Church of , as therein his seat on the Barnard Castle bench, whilst at set forth, to be agreeable to the Word of God; the carcase of a grand three-year-old ox, upwards and song” which very quickly established them doubted favourite. “Take me Home again”—a quarter sessions and at petty sessions for the of ninety stones in weight, which was fed by Mr as favourites with the audience; while their charming little song—was next rendered by Mr and, in public prayer, and administration of the Durham division, after his removal to Durham, sacraments, I will use the form in the said book H. C. Howard, of Greystoke Castle; two prime other songs were equally well received. Mr C. J. W. B. Heslop. he was regular in his attendance to his magi­ prescribed and none other, except so far as WH Highland kyloes, fed by Sir Talbot Constable, Airey, as a comic singer, always receives a sterial duties. The deceased gentleman was for shall be ordered by lawful authority.—A Bart., of Scargill Lodge; four-year-old Scotch hearty welcome from a local audience; and his in a long time the chairman of the Barnard Castle certificate that the new Vicar had so “read wethers, fed by Mr G. Amos, of Marwood; six amusing song, “Jack and I,” was heartily ap­ Greta Bridge Highway Board.—The monthly 0 Guardians, but about three years ago, on his himself in” was afterwards signed by the church­ fallow deer from Raby Castle, dairy-fed pork, plauded. Mr Lawson (assistant schoolteacher) sang meeting held on Wednesday at Barnard Castle, Ex other duties taking up so much of his time, Mr warden and other parishioners, to be forwarded and game of every description besides turkeys “The reign of the roses” very sweetly, indeed; was presided over by Mr Byers.—The Surveyor’s Ham. C. Wilson was appointed in his stead. On the to the Bishop of the Diocese. and geese. Mr Robert Thomas, jun., of Cotiher- although not possessing a powerful voice, yet he wages account for the month amounted to inauguration of the Volunteer Movement. Colonel Hair stone, showed a really splendid heifer, which was has nothing to fear if he would throw aside his £151 19s. 4d.—Several estimates for a snow Headilam was a warm and stead advocate of the Spool fed by Lord Boyne, of Castle, and nervousness, and we may probably hear him plough at Mirokletan were read, and it was scheme, and was one of the first batch of Accident at Barnard Castile.—On Monday E it is undoubtedly due to this pushing young again more advantageously still. Mr F. J. Lax, agreed that one be obtained from Mr Clark, commissioned officers that were appointed. Mr morning, about 11-50, an accident occurred of a tradesman that he made a very excellent show, organist of Staindrop Church, was accompanist Bridge-end, for £2 2s. 6d. this being the lowest Headiam rose step by step until he became somewhat serious nature. A young man, named and his grand wether mutton attracted no less to all the songs. Programme: —Glee—The Red tender.—The Chairman drew attention to a lieutenant-colonel of the 2nd battalion, whose Robinson, in the employ of Mr Nicholson, 1 attention than his neatly-cut beef. Mr Richard Cross Knight—Choir; Pianoforte Duet—Fantasia discussion, at the Barnard Castle Highway Board, head-quarters are at . At the butcher, Bank, was driving a horse with a load Gill, also of , slaughtered a number Opero de Flotow—Miss Roe and Mr F. Lax; about purchasing a road scraper. It was said great volunteer review at Gosfontih Park on Whit of hay down the Bank when the horse was The of prime fat heifers fed by Mr P. Amos, of Song—The Death of Nelson—Mr Lax; Duet—I that the roads in the Greta Bridge Board district Tuesday last he commanded that division of the startled by the sound of the street-cryer’s bell, and ! Langton, and Mr T. Birkett, of West End, and, hear a voice—The Misses Lax; Song—When the were in a disgraceful state. He moved that a Rifle Volunteers halting from the county of Dur­ upon which it bolted and threw the driver, who Whist together with first-class mutton from Mr W. heart is young—Miss L. Lax; Song—When *tis protest be entered on their minutes against such ham. In 1875, the death of his brother, the was riding at the time on the shafts, and at Heslop, the noted breeder, of High House, Mar- Starlight—Miss Roe; Song—After so long speeches being made at other Boards without Right Hon. Thomas Emerson Headiam, caused the same moment broke the back-hand, which ME wood, placed him in the front rank of exhibitors. —Miss Lax; Duet—Two Merry Girls—The Misses foundation. If such statements got abroad, it him succession to the family estates at Gilmonby, somewhat relieved the young man’s position. Mr Thomas Thompson, of Galgate, Barnard Lax. might come to the knowledge of the inspector near Bowes, and at Whoriiton, near Barnard However, he was dragged along until the horse AN Castle, emulating his compeers, offered for sale of their roads, and perhaps bias him. He wished Castle, and he took up his residence at the struck against a lamp-post, breaking both shafts, work. a prime four-year-old bullock, which met with some members of the Barnard Castle Board and he was thrown over upon the driver. By The Second Annual Exhibition of Cage Birds, former place. In politics he was a steady adherent —Gre the full approbation of all purchasers, and had been present, for it would have only been the timely and willing assistance of some by­ Poultry, and Rabbits, was held on Friday and. of the Conservative party, but in this as in certainly more useable or better beef has not courtesy that they should point out to them standers, he was soon relieved from his perilous Saturday last, and the show, upon the whole, every other position he was to be found in, he sm been in the local market for many a long day. the “disgraceful roads” after the statements position. Surgical aid was at once procured, was considered by fanciers a very good one, preferred gdvng quiet and unostentatious help. Mr Robert Errington, Mr Reuben Sayer, Messrs made. Mr Errington seconded the proposition, and it was found that the young man was some­ though the classes were somewhat limited, Johnson, Mr Peat, Mr Robson, Mr Walton, Mr which was unanimously agreed to.—After pro­ what injured internally, but luckily, no bones c especially was this the case in the poultry class; Nicholson, Mr Smith Mr Maclean and other tracted correspondence, the North-Eastern Rail­ On Monday night, the 29th inst., W. Watson, were broken. He was conveyed to the residence Castle. but the Committee expect by another year to butchers showed capital beef; and the con­ way Company offer to put the Lon/ton Bridge Esq., Thomgate House, Barnard Castle, treated of his employer, where he has received the be able to extend still further their prize the members of the Barnard Castle Subscription fectioners, wine-merchants, grocers and colonial Road in a satisfactory condition if the Board kindest attention from Mr and Mrs Nicholson, Harwo schedule. The Society has acquired as patrons, Band to an excellent supper, at the house of Mr merchants throughout Teesdale have exceptionally will take it over permanently.—The Board’s and he is doing as well as can be expected. At t Sir. J. W. Pease, Bart., M.P., Sir F. A. Milbank, Burndston, Commercial Hotel. The chair was good stocks to choose from. Surveyor estimates the cost of rehabilitation of Counc Bait., M.P., Mr F. E. Gibson, Major Bain- the road at £13 5s.—a sum which the Chairman occupied by Mr Nixon, bandmaster, Who, in Fund bridge, Dr. Horsefield, Dr. Neflligan, and Mr Congregational Sunday School, Barnard Castle. considered utterly inadequate.—The Chairman appropriate terms, proposed the health of Mr Vicar, Treniham. Much might be said in favour of the and Mrs Watson, of Thomgate House, the toast —The usual Christmas Festival was held on The Baptists of this town held their annual and a committee were appointed to inspect the spoke promotion of such a society as this, which is being received with great enthusiasm. Other Friday last, commencing in the chapel by a Festival on Christmas Day, in the Board School­ place with a view to efficient and effectual of the composed for the most part of hard-working toasts and songs then followed, the harmony musical performance sustained by the church room. The tables for tea were given and presided repair, as the railway company, it was pointed work j men, who cultivate both taste and skill as being contributed to by Messrs R. Watson, T. choir, assisted by a few friends. The piece over by Mesdames Jonathan Hunt, Dowthwaite, out, can bar all claim for work done after the by th< Fanciers of Poultry, and perhaps with as much Morley and others of the guests. selected was Guest’s Sacred Cantata, “The George Pinkney, Parmley, and John Cowling. A road is formally transferred to the Board. zest as any of our agriculturists do with their Captive Maid of Israel,” the interesting story weH a< crowded public meeting was afterwards held in horses, cattle or sheep. However, the committee, of the little maiden’s concern for her master tamed the same place, presided over by Mr W. Pinkney, at the conclusion of this year’s show feel en­ Charge against a miner.—On (Naaman’s) welfare, and lids ultimate recovery, and so of Egglestone, and addressed by Rev. J. M. couraged by the support and liberal patronage The Mechanics’ Institute Soiree Dansette.—• Monday, at the Barnard Castile Police Office, being sweetly told in a succession of solos, duets A. M. Stephens, B.A., of Newcastle, M. Cuthbert, J. bestowed upon them. The judges were, for cage This annual event was held in the Board School­ before Dr. Munro, a miner, named Stephen and choruses, set to original and appropriate prizewi Charter, and Mr Edwin Johnson, of Stockton. birds, Mr J. W. Hampton, ; poutiry, room, Middleton, on Friday night last, and was, Watson, was brought up in custody charged words. The soloists were Mrs Medex, the Misses Watson H a s t i n g The choir enlivened the meeting by the singing Mr F. E. Gibson, Middleton-dn-Teesdale; whose as usual, a great success, there being present under the Bailee Act with stealing the sum of Winpenny, L. A. Winpenny, Meggie Scott, and of choice anthems and choruses. The proceedings awards we may remark gave general satisfaction. 113 couples. The large room, affording ample £2 10s., the property of Joseph Robinson, a Raine; Messrs R. Racher, J. Ward, and W. D. Gordon of the evening closed with a coffee supper, ait The following is the list: —Cage birds—Class 1- space for this number, was prettily decorated fellow-workmen, at Buitterknowie, on the Dent, all of whom sang with great correctness Mary ] which tables were provided by Mesdames Charter, Clear yellow Norwich—1st and 3rd, W. Parkin, for the occasion. The music was supplied by 21st of November. Prosecutor and prisoner work­ and much feeling. Mr E. Winpenny accompanied French, Foster, G. Pinkney, W. Dowthwaite, ed as mates, and an understanding seems to Bridgegate, Barnard Castle; 2nd, W. Simmonette, Woodhams’ Barnard Castle Quadrille Band, in­ on the organ with great taste, At the conclusion Christn and the Misses Dowthwaite and Smith, on behalf Coundon, Bishop Auckland; h.c., Horn and cluding five performers. Excellent arrangements have existed that the money earned had to be of the performance about 150 friends adjourned of the young men of the Church. The Middleton divided between them. Prisoner went to the Chon Robinson, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Class 2: Clear had been made for visitors, including the supper to the school-room, where an excellent tea and were g| String Band kindiy gave their efficient services buff Norwich—1st, W. Simmonette; 2nd, W. and a refreshment buffet, &c., the whole being colliery office, drew the whole sum, and abscond­ coffee supper had been prepared by the female during the supper. ed. With some difficulty prisoner was traced, k con Parkin; 3rd, Horn and Robinson. Class 3: Yellow admirably carried out by the committee of the teachers and other friends in the congregation, G eveb ticked or variegated—'1st, W. Simmonette; 2nd, institute, aided by the indefatigable efforts of but Mr Supt. Thompson succeeded in finding the tables being superintended by Mrs J. Win- Watson’s whereabouts, and eventually he was were N J. Wilkinson, Middleton-in-Teesdale; 3rd, Horn their secretary, Mr J. Alllnson, while the duties penny, and the Misses Akers, Camel, Gasper, (Middk Seasonable Benevolence.—The Rev. J. Milner and Robinson. Class 4: Buff ticked or variegated of M.C. were undertaken and pleasantly attend­ arrested at Deptford, near London, and was Christie, Dent, Gent and Thompson, Mesdames (Rector) has, in keeping with his annual custom brought to Barnard Castle on Saturday night, House), —1st, M. Raine, Middleton-in-Teesdale; 2nd, W. ed to by the President and Vice-president of the Hall, Thompson, Walker, Waite and Wdmpenny. vendors and kind liberality, given to twenty-three deserv­ Simmonette; 3-rd, Burniston and Breen, Barnard institute. A sociable and thoroughly enjoyable by Sergt. Coillinson. Remanded till to-day (Wed­ After supper brief addresses were delivered by ing poor persons and families 2s. 6d. worth of nesday). H Castle; h.c., W. Sedgwick. evening being spent by ail present. Dancing was •the Rev. H. Perfect, Mrs Perfect, Messrs F. 1* Miss beef each, during the past week. Winpenny, J. Winpenny and W. D. Dent (secre­ kept up until the early hours of morning. Dressed St. Mary’s Church Mission.—Mr Joseph A Violent Passenger.—On Wednesday at the tory), thus concluding a most enjoyable evening S t o t t e y Lowes, who has received a commission from the Parish of Barnard Castle.—The Bishop of Greta Bridge Police Count, James Alderson, a to all present. On Saturday the scholars had their Thomjx Durham will hold a Confirmation on February farm servant, residing at Park End, near Middle- usual Christmas treat, when Mr J. R. Win- WYCLIFFE Bishop of Durham to act as Lay Reader in the tarkey- The service in the Parish Church on Christmas 27th, in the Parish Church. Candidates are ton, was charged with two offences against the penny, of , delighted them with Parish of Barnard Castle, has been appointed Porest. Eve was well attended. The choir sang a number requested to give in their names at once to bye-laws of the North Eastern Company. On his magic lantern exhibition. by the Vicar Lay Superintendent of the Church Mrs of Christmas carols during and after the service. the Vicar, at the Vicarage, or after any of the the 19th November, defendant travelled by the If you see your way clear to marry, go to Mission in Bridgegate. Erown; The church was tastefully decorated with holly services, or in church on Sunday, January 4, at evening train to Barnard Castle. The train was J. T. Young’s Jeweler, &c., Bank, Barnard ctofcfeeo and ivy, interspersed with iilumknated texts. The 2 p.m., when all candidates axe requested to be very full, and he persisted in getting into a Castile, and purchase one of his Finest Gold Rev. John Erskme (Rector), in his sermon, present. crowded compartment. Being remonstrated with Wedding Rings. They are the best and cheapest made touching allusion to the death of Mr BOWES he rushed about the carriage and eventually anywhere, and he gives a Wedding Present with The Morley Headlam, to the connection of hits On Sunday evening last, the Rev. C. B. War- Have you heard of the immense sale of R. Struck a man, sending his shoulder and elbow every ring.—-If you do not see your way dear, Chapel, family with the parish of Wycliffe, and to the dale preached a sermon, in the Parish Church, W. Raine’s Concentrated Ginger Cordial? This through the window. Mr Meek, of , appear­ still go to J.T.Y.’s. He is the Sole Agent for day e\ great interest the deceased gentleman had taken on the death of Mr Morley Head lam of Gilmonby preparation, when mixed with sugar and waiter ed for the Company. One of the passengers Henry Laurance’s Celebrated Spectacles and Eye- given \ in all that concerned the welfare of the parish. Hall. There was a very large congregation, who according to the directions given with each called as a witness said that the carriage was Glasses.—A dvertisement. Close j These remarks were listened to with deep listened with much attention to the eloquent bottle, yields the most agreeable and cheapest crowded, and one of the persons, who had a L Mift discourse. We hope to be able to publish extracts Temperance Beverage ever introduced. At all seat, offered to relinquish his place to defendant, attention by the crowded congregation. Seasonable Benevolence.—Mrs Watson, Thorn- reading from the sermon next week. times and seasons of the year it is a delightful but the latter refused to sit, and commenced to gate House, has, with her accustomed liberality, eatertai and grateful cordial. Prepared by R. W. Ratine, makea row, and to evince a strong desire to distributed a large quantity of prime Christmas with p, chemist, Middleton-In-Teesdaile. Sold by D. Fin­ fight. He became so restive that three of them MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE beef among the deserving poor of Barnard lay, F. W. Law, and M. Milner, Barnard Castle, got on to the seat. Defendant struck Kidd, who Christmastide has been celebrated here with Castle and . wonted observance. On the eve and early morn­ Church Temperance Society, Barnard Castile. &c., &c. Please try a battle.—Advt. was at the end, Kidd fell against the middleman, HI H o t e l J ing of the above day, the Wesleyan Choir —Annual Tea, etc., in the Music Hall, on New and middleman against the witness, and witness A Hen worth keeping.—Mr John Beadle, King paraded the streets, making sweet melody by Year’s Day. Doors open at 6 p.m. After tea The Primitive Methodists of Barnard Castile through the window.—Several witnesses swore "lecobei Street, Newbiggin, has a hen which laid her w®re I their carol singing. The D. Company of the 2nd chair taken by Rev. Canon Brown, 7 p.m. Part held their annual Bazaar and Christmas Tree that defendant was riotous and that he was first egg on Christmas Day, 1883, and has Durham Rifle Volunteers had a ohuroh parade 1: Service of Song. Part 2: Miscellaneous. Part on Monday and Tuesday last, in the Wrtham Strongly desirous of fighting the lads who were n n averaged five eggs per week ever since; making in the morning, with a very good muster. This 3: Drama, “The Queen of Hearts;” scene laid Testimonial. The stalls were replete with useful in the carriage.—Defendant was severely repri­ Housed a total of two hundred and sixty. She is crossed is always looked upon as a pleasing feature and in Nursery-Rhyme Land. Admission, including and ornamental articles, presided over by ladies manded and fined 10s. for each of two offences, between Spanish and Game.—Correspondent. observance by our volunteers. tea, 9d. After tea, 3d.—See Bills. of the congregation. 5s. for damage, and the costs. HoRem