i longer the burden of pi in and there are some who neither cry

M known. Whether ' Darkest Mpeted districts of the West of l i e attention or not, it is certain

| * i l l willingly respond to the eall call comes from a Minister of Army ' general/ Gaunt and

, in the thinnest of clothing, and fcry poor pass us by seeking aid,

Wtj for the bope that to many king despair. The cast-off gar-

I gladden the hearts of many who I our streets. The surplus oasb,

bwaeure, would help to comfort i, sorrowful soul. ' Freely ye

| gire.' " Mr Harrison, i t wi l l be " sees, and his work wil l be to him

l baa taken up the question of i Publio Healths Acta Amendment ally persuaded that the new mem-

of time to the publio weal, ap, and, among the many very are enumerated in the new

pawt one— the control of shooting •bines " are a constant source of

, I think, and i t is on record that I the end of the range of one of

I Castle, some little time ago, doing serious mischief. The

some of these shooting-galleries ffi a p a s they are with all kinds 1 rubbish.

• |ford shot himself. He would not

i caught a ebill at the funeral-I t Kmglske, who, as you bare

aated at Woking. The cold _Maia. He ordered the nurses to Blatantly destroyed himself. The patated that his remains were to be

i singular thing is that His Grace Bulous as to the piesoi ration of

paaproTementi which are to adorn sr future, is a brand new photo-

it , on the site of the Teesdale l i s a Middlesbrough gentleman.

• > judicious tree-planting carried

I understand that Mr John Bawasum Gardens, will find the

ah at the Westwiek and Moor ' ornamented. This has always

e, and every one wi l l be thankful 1 ap. 1 hear also that they are

i under the shade of the Spring

IESS A T B A R N A R D C A 3 I L E .

D U K E OF O L E V B I A N D • t i l l POUNDS.

ittee continue to meet at Barnard JtwJe, coal, soup, and bread having ated. Arrangements are in pro-

•ibution, this week. Yesterday I treasurer, received a cheque for of Cleveland—per M r W. T .

I expresses his great regret at this B j s * * change in the weather wi l l

I t may be added that, in the boor have been well considered.

W T H E L A T E M B . H . P H E R I N G T O N .

H O B , manager for Messrs Smith anfacturers, Barnard Castle, after

k a—h e having never recovered oplexy by which be was seised

I meet in t;—died last Thursday Book, aged 54. For the spaee of

1 gentleman was in the employ of Imondwike, and i t is twenty-five

Minos be returned from the West • I bis nativity. On the death of ^ • s s a e (a relative) the deeeased

r , and held the position for the mm years. His integrity was-a Be deceased's character, and be he I the courage of his nonactions. I n ToVsd his impartial independence. B^wBsaon-sense, and was never in

The remains of the deceased I on Sunday. Being identified i l y societies, including ths era and the Oddfellows, many the funeral procession. The

l of the Local Board of Health rith a large body of the pub-

I to tbe esteem in which M r Ether-r t from theological tenets, the

i in that religion which permea-itionf, and influenced others for

f. Raistrick read tbe burial service. > by conviction, a Oongregationalist •tors.

LT D E A T H A T B O W E S .

OVSB A C U F F W H I L E I B B I T T I N G .

• H Q INJURIES.

riday, Mr John Scrafton, mason, , while in the pursuit of rabbits,

last issue, expired at Gilmonby, t inquest, touching the death, was

lore M r John Stamford Walton, i Bowes. M r H . Thompson was I jury, and the body having been

i was called, and formally stated i tbe deceased died,

or then stated that on Monday lost. , John Scrafton, together with

brotber-io-law, proceeded to a • Porter, for tbe purpose of ferret-I was also present I n tbe course

l deceased worked the ferrets, and A t balf-past four o'clock, whilst

Base rocks, looking for the ferret, leg home, tbe deceased accidentally

"1 a distance of eighteen feet. M r |aix or eight yards from where the

was nothing but loose rocks at l went as fast as possible towards

BSB he found to be bleeding pro-Tajaous. Witness at oooe sent > aid to remove Scrafton.

I the deceased ever speak ?

Fas Serafton using the gun for

Pf not. Only one shot was fired , which was done by myself,

tbe foreman or any of the jury I to put, but elicited a negative

eribed the injuries. Tbe skull lewdly fractured. His collar bone

| Woken. Several ribs were also i penetrated the right lung, and lies besides,

dental death was returned, tbe phot tbe evidence had been given

I asonner. 1 0 years of age. He was a genial

B, and leaves a widow and three at being olose upon 14 years of

aber of one of the Oddfellows' tie. Drs Mitchell and Sevier

•slants, and paid every attention tbe deceased lingered in great

| o f Greta Bridge, and P . C. Black. ? tbe North Hiding Polios—were

Bo was, TTJESDAT NIOHT. I of poor Scrafton were interred

humber attending. Tbe sad event aoholy feeling over tbe district,

ittnetsed the spectacle, is much

T H E T E E S D A L E M E R C U R Y — W E D N E S D A Y , J A N U A R Y 28, 1891.

B A E N A E D C A S T L E L O C A L B O A E D OF> H E A L T H .

The usual monthly meeting of this body was held on Friday night. M r Watson (chairman) presided, and there were also present Messrs Hil ton, Burn, Johnson, Smith, Martin, Richardson, Brass, A r r o w -smith, W. J . Watson, Barker, Nixon (clerk). Carter (snrveyor), and Knox (collector).

TDK LATE MB ETHER ISGTOS.

Tbe Chairman, before tbe routine proceedings commenced, rose and said that he must express bis personal regret, wbicb the members would all share, at tbe loss sustained by tbe death of M r Etherington, who was a useful and valuable member of that Board. W i t h oalm temper he united good judgment, and, when be took part in the discussions, he always evinced good practical sense. Wi th a section of tbe ratepayers residing in the lower part of tbe town tbe deceased exercised a good influence, and i n tha t respect i t would not be easy to replace bis loss. M r Etherington and himself did not agree upon a l l points, but tbey bad a great mutual respect and esteem for each other, and both as a personal friend, and as a man, and as one who occupied a very useful position, he regretted M r Etberington's loss. He, therefore, called upon tbe members to express the sense of their sorrow which tbey had sustained, and moved that a letter of sympathy and condolence for tbe deceased's widow and family be sent

Carried unanimously. Tbe Chairman then added: I presume that the

members of tbe Board w i l l all attend M r Etherington's funeral on Sunday afternoon. Tbe family have expressed a wish that a l l the members should so attend.

Tbe members uniformly signified their intention to do BO.

Tbe Clerk then pointed to tbe deceased gentleman's connection with that Board, and intimated tha t i f the members proceeded to elect a gentleman in M r Btherington's place, which tbey could legally do, tbe appointment would only bold good t i l l the 5th of Apr i l . I n six weeks the; would be called upon to elrct a successor, unless tbe Board petitioned for a further grant of time from tbe Local Government Board. He thought that they should write to tbe central authority, and thoroughly explain tbe matter, and stating that tbe vacancy would be filled up in the spring.

M r Hilton : I beg to move tbat our Clerk takes such steps as he thinks desirable.

Councillor Barker : I don't think there wil l be any difficulty.

M r Brass: We can scarcely offer tbe seat to one gentleman for one month.

The matter was left in the hands of the Clerk. T B I PCRCHASB IIT QT7ZE5 STREET.

M r Richardson said tbat he bad been informed by some of tbe members tba t tbe resolution to purchase the Queen-street premises bad only, been approved o f by five members, and not by two-thirds. I t was worth while drawing attention to tbe circumstance.

M r Hilton : I n tbe authorities that I have on the subject i t is stated that members who don't vote against a motion vote for i t .

M r Mar t in : Or sanction i t • M r Hil ton : A member cannot sit here and be

neutral. I would like, i f possible, to hare that point settled.

Tbe Clerk: I believe you are quite right. The Chairman pointed out that a man might not

have made np his mind to vote either one way or the other, or be might not be willing to vote, yet, accord­ing to M r Hilton's principles, i f he remained silent, his silence would be interpreted as voting for the motion.

M r Burn observed that there might be cogent reasons why a member did not vote.

Tbe Chairman : And in the meantime bis silence is recorded as a vote for tbe motioo.

Tbe Clerk was o f opinion tbat when a member remained neutral i t was to be understood tbat he was in favour of tbe proposal before tbe meeting.

M r Hilton : I n my somewhat limited legal library, as I have said, I find t ha t members present at a time when a motion is put to tbe vote, not voting, must be put down as having voted for tbe motion. Of course, some people, either because they are thick or tbin in their upper garrets—(laughter)—remain neutral.

Councillor Barker : I would rather not vote st all than vote thick-headedly. (Hear, bear).

The Chairman observed that i t was notorious that Lord Bldon could never make up his mind.

M r Smith said they were wasting time, and the matter then dropped.

THE SANITARY COMMITTEE.

M r R. T. Richardson submitted the following report of tbe Sanitary Committee: —"23rd January, 1891. At a meeting of tbe Sanitary Committee—present Messrs. Martin, Richardson, Smith and Brass—it was resolved that tbe Committee meet on the Tuesday, ten days before the Board meeting, at seven o'clock, at the Withem Testimonial. That tbe members of the committee be provided with a copy each of tbe bye-laws. Tbat tbe Inspector present bis usual report to the committee. That tbe Medical Officer be requested to attend each meeting. Tbat tbe Medical Officer's report be sent round to each member, io turn, previous to the next meeting. That a minute-book be provided. Tbat a copy of tbe report o f the committee be sub­mitted to each member of the Board, with the agenda paper."

AMBULANCE.

M r Hil ton moved that tbe stretcher be purchased by the Board, from the Ambulance Association, and placed at the police station. Tbe price would be £2 2s., without any extras. He happened to be pass­ing along Bridgegate, the other day, when tbe late M r Etherington was being taken out of a cab. Had tbey bad a stretcher, and the needful appliances, no in­convenience and little trouble would bave been experienced by the assistants, and certainly tbe treat­ment would be more humane to tbe patients.

Mr Brass thought this was a very proper thing. They should bave a stretcher for publio use. Nobody knew what accident might happen, a t any hour, to any ratepayer, and he had seen most ghastly injuries in­flicted by byestanders, in their ill-advised attempts to render assistance. Thanking M r Dawson for putting down the monsy in the first instance, he would suggest tbat tbe stretcher be kept i n some public place wbich *as open and accessible. Tbe police station, as M r Hilton bad observed, was a proper place.

Mr Mar t in : Yes; the police office, where there is an officer on duty in tbe night.

THE WATER GAS QUESTION.

M r Burn observed tbat be saw from the notice paper tbat something would be expected from him respecting tbe public meeting which bad been held at Barnard Castle. He bad hastily prepared a report which be now submitted as follows:—•* A t the last Board meeting i t was announced that the Water Gas Syndicate had suggested as being more convenient for tbe Board and affording a better opportunity to tbe publio, tbat tbe exhibition previously arranged to take place at tbe Local Board meeting, should take tbe form of a lecture with an exhibition of water gas in the Music Hal l . That lecture was givsn by Frank Seudder, Esq., F . 0 . 8., on Friday night, the 9th inst. Col. Watson in the chair. There was a good company, and the leoture was accompanied by interesting experiments. The brilliancy of water gas was very apparent, being perfectly free from smoke, which is a narked distinction between i t and coal gas. Full justice to the illuminating power of the light shown Was not done to it, its illuminating power and brilliancy >• seen to very much greater advantage wben attached to a full working plant, instead of tbat which was only equal to a laboratory supply at the lecture. Tbe value of the gas is not at all lessened by what appeared to some as being somewhat weak in radiating power. The Syndicate bave such confidence in i t , that tbey »re prepared on a given undertaking to lay down a plant and light the town for say a year, and i f found *atisfactory, tbe Syndicate wi l l sell i t at a price previ­ously agreed upon, or i f disapproved of wi l l clear i t • W a y . " ^

Mr Brass: Tbat intimation must not be taken as the report of the committee. Any arrangements which were made with tbe Water-Gas Syndicate were nude by M r Burn alone, and tbe committee bave "ever been consulted in the matter at al l . I did not Mtend the experiments, and perhaps the greatest fwsoo for my not doing so was that M r Barn's own Private business advertisement appeared with tbe invitations to tbe lecture.

Mr Smith said tbat tbe Water-Gas Syndicate had •"•ds a good offer. Wi th regard to the gas itself there *as a total absence of smell, and i t would have been seen more to advantage had tbe demonstration been fuller. j M r Brass: Tbe committee baa made no report, because they have taken no action in the matter.

M r Hilton thought that M r Burn's report ought to be accepted as the committee's report, and by the whole committee. Tbe question was whether they were prepared to take any action, or, whether tbe circumstances would warrant them in doing so. Having reviewed and set out the offar of the Water-Gas Syndicate,

M r Brass intimated that tbe committee had never yet been called together, and bad certainly never y d been consulted.

M r Hilton : I f i t meets with their approval I think i t should be recorded in the books of the Board.

M r Brass was of opinion tbat the subject was worthy of much more important consideration than merely treating the matter in an off-hand manner as was proposed.

M r Burn : I may just say that, so far as this report of the lecture is concerned. I think M r Brats cinnot complain. He certainly did not attend the lecture.

M r Brass said that he had readily given the reason why. He did most certainly object to M r Burn mix­ing up bis own private business advertisements with tbe announcements of tbe Water Gas Syndicate. He objected to private business being united with public work, or anything of the sort.

M r Barker having said that tbey might thank the Syndicate for their offer,

M r Martin moved that the question be brought up again in a formal way, and tbe committee be consulted.

KOETH EASTERN COUNTY SCHOOL DRAINAGE.

The Clerk stated that be had received no reply from tbe Local Government Board on the subject of the drainage of tbe infectious hospital of tbe North Eastern County School.

M r Richardson doubted very much whether the Local Government Board would give an answer on a legal question, i f the application went in tbat form. They never do as a rule. He thought i t was extremely desirable tbat a small committee should be appointed, to wbom tbe question should be referred, instead of troubling tbe whole Board. There would be no meet­ing of the Justices on the 28th instant, and a further adjournment would have to be made.

M r Martin said tbat the Clerk bad been deputed in no offensive way to look after the Board's interests.

M r Hilton : I should like to thoroughly understand what position M r Richardson assumes wben be is sitting at tbis table. Are you here as the represent­ative of the North Eastern County School or a member of this Board ?

M r Richardson : As a member of this Board, Sir. M r Hilton : Because your remarks rather savour

of an advocate for tbe school. M r Richardson : I would suggest that a committee

of two or three be appointed to look into the question. M r Hil ton : Very well then, tbe gentleman who

names a committee must himself bead tbe list, accord­ing to usage.

M r Richardson : I shall certainly not be upon i t M r Hil ton : I f you are not competent to sit upon

that committee I think i t is an ambiguity for you to form i t .

M r Barker : I t has already been settled. M r Richardson : I think i t is a case which ought to

be compromised, and there is no power to compromise i t by the Board.

A SIGN FROM THE EAST.

M r Martin asked i f it was not true that the Clerk bad received a communication from an Eastern Cor­poration in reference to the above question, and i f i t was not favourable ?

The Clerk : Not to the Board. A gentleman said he would simply call upon me. He hoped he was friendly.

TAR MACADAM: THE BEAMY SIDE.

M r Hil ton, in accordance with notice, moved that tbe purchase of tbe apparatus for the manufacture of tar-macadam be indefinitely postponed until tbe Board koew something more about the subject. He bad certain doubts, and other gentlemen nad certain doubts, and be only wanted to be satisfied tbat tbey were on tbe right track.

M r Smith said that he was somewhat taken aback in this question. When tbe deputation was formed, he thought tbat every gentleman who attended was fully satisfied tbat there was virtue in this process of road-making. I t was recommended for its clean­liness and other desirable points. He read a letter from Mr Lindsay, tbe Bishop Auckland surveyor, in which that official stated : " As far as the chipping up of tbe surface in various parts is concerned, tbis is caused by the rolley borses being sharped. You may say they bave four hacks on each foot, and i t is only the top dressing of the chips whioh we put on tbe sur­face of tbe road, after completion, wbicb tbey back up and in the course of a day or two i t all goes back again, and sets afresh, Regarding tbe boles wbicb they complain of, tbey are caused by the Gas Company repairing the mains. Experience has taught as, you see in the wide part of Newgate, tbat the larger stones do not chip, and i t is Ave years since anything was done to i t . I t wi l l go another year with very little repairs. There is always some ' cranky ' person to find fault with any new thing—which is a good thing, I t must be remembered tbat tar-macadam is only an­other form of road-making, and wi l l wear as well as pavement or anything else. Tbe fact is, i t is too good and too cheap. I f i t cost ten to fourteen shillings per yard i t would be more appreciated. Had our streets been made in tbe ordinary way during the frost i t would bave all been loose together. A l l other towns are adopting ta<--macadam. I t cannot be excelled for cheapness and cleanliness." M r Smith said the ordin­ary way was to put down stones, spread them upon tbe road, and these stones had to be subjected to tbe grinding of the traffic. Tbe grit which came from them was to make tbem bed, and i f tbis would not do slush was thrown over tbem, and all tbe time they had to endure the intolerable dust nuisance of the summer, I n Sunderland they had laid down, at an enormous cost, wooden pavement, and in some places tbe road

all ridges and furrows, and dangerous to traffic. I n Middlesbrough tbe County Council had agreed to lay down tbe whole length of Linthorpe Boad with tar-macadam, although they had steam rollers and every facility for doing road making on the old prin ciple. Scarborough is a model town of oleanliness, and was tbe " Queen of Watering-places," and there they bad sixty miles of road in and about tbe borough, which were of tar macadam. What was good for Scarborough should surely be good enough for Barnard Castle. He further observed that before the tar macadam roads were laid down in Bishop Auckland 160 tons of whinstone were used annually in tbe or dinary way on the street from the Railway Station to the Market Place, with all tbe incidental expenses attending same. The inhabitants, and particularly the shopkeepers, have been for years dissatisfied with the rough state of the roads so made, not only on account of the noise, but the mud and slop in wet weather and tbe intolerable dust in summer weather. I t was determined an improvement should be made, therefore, five years ago, the same quantity, 160 tons of whinstone, but mixed with coal-tar and pitch, was laid down at an experiment, and for the whole of tbis period the road has given unlimited satisfaction to everybody, only three loads of mud being taken off tbe street in­stead of thirty loads as before in sloppy weather, besides saving in the fire years no less than 600 tons of stone, besides all tbe expense of putting i t down Surely this is good enough for the greatest of eoono' mists, even Mr Hil ton himself, and what I have said can be proved. I therefore propose, on the score of economy alone, tbat we without delay proceed to make all our streets of tar-macadam in future, and get the necessary fit-up for tbe purpose, whioh wil l be a very small outlay. About £10 wi l l do i t .

M r R i c h a r d s o n : I do not understand that the proposition is seconded.

Councillor Barker said tbat in tbe case of a small town like Barnard Castle, they should be very caretu bow tbey laid out the ratepayers' money, and should see that i t was satisfactorily spent. Tar-macadam was unknown at Barnard Castle, but be would instance the case of Blackett-street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, where un fortunately i t was too well known. There tar-macadam bad been tried. I t looked very nice, but several horses bad gone down upon i t , and broken their legs. The Newcastle Corporation bad been asked to remove the tar-macadam, and replace i t with blocks, and tbis they had done, and tbe people of Bar­nard Castle would be spending their money very foolishly i f tbey did this work as proposed They must first prove to the inhabitants that i t was useful thing. Moreover, tar-macadam was an expen­sive thing. Galgate bad been chosen for experiment, and the street was eleven yards wide at tbe macadam part. From the Workhouse to the Cross, at Is. 3d. per yard, tbe cost would reach £700 to £800. He believed that the roads had been neglected over that length. Tar-macadam was dangerous to borses and to human life, and tbey should try a little at the first, and be perfectly certain tbat they were right before tbey embarked in an expensive scheme.

M r Martin objected to tar-macadam in hilly parts,

at approved of its trial in Galgate to tbe Market Cross, omitting the bills.

M r Brass, in the course of a long speech, advocated tar-macadam for footpaths, and as the Board stood pledged to provide footpaths for tbe Harmire, the cost of tar-macadam footpaths would be eigbtpenee per square yard.

M r Joboson thought that M r Barker was wrong in is calculation. I t was only 300 yards from Galgate irner to tbe Cross. The whole cost would be nearer

£200. Mr Brass said that boiling tbe tar would cause a

uisance. M r Smith : I t is not a nuisance. M r Arrowsmith said that when he saw tar-macadam

in Bishop Auckland i t seemed both useful and econ-mical. But be had seen two persons, one of whom eld that tar-macadam was highly dangerous to per­

sons passing in tbe street, and tbe other said that i f M r Arrowsmith had seen tbe sights wbicb be had seen be would have nothing to do with i t . On careful con­templation Mr Arrowsmith had come to tbe irresistible conclusion tbat i t must be dangerous, as there was no foot-bold, and the roads were high in the centre.

The discussion was oontinued, and Councillor Barker called attention to the other

roads, arguing that i t was their duty to put them into proper order. I n the Bank they were down to the foundation.

Tbe question wil l come on again.

I T ' L L POSTAL ADVANTAGES TO BEDS TERRACE.

I t was resolved on the motion of M r Martin to petition the Postmaster General to grant an evening and Sunday delivery of letters in Bede-terraoe.

MR. BRASS AND RECENT LEGISLATION.

M r Brass moved the adoption of the Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Act, 1890, which was not in force t i l l formally adopted by the Urban Sanitary Authority. He said that i t provided for the regulation and inspection of dairies, in which cases of infectious diseases occur, and may be transmitted therefrom to tbe public. The disinfection of premises in which infec­tious disease exists. Provision of shelter, and attend­ance for members of families compelled to leave their dwellings, while the latter are being disinfected, are enacted, whilst the Act gave extended powers against persons who carelessly expose the public to danger by depositing infectious rubbish, etc. The Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890, was also not in force t i l l formally adopted by the authority. I t contained sani­tary and other provisions of great practical import­ance, in many cases similar to those which are usually incorporated in Borough Improvement Acts. This Act extends tbe powers of Local Boards i n relation to regu­lating sewerage and drains injurious to the public health, and common privies. I t makes provision for proper sanitary accommodation in mills and workshops —extends powers in regard to new streets, scavenging, inspection of slaughter-houses, and the prevention of deposits of rubbish and filth in water-courses, wyods, and courts. I t also provided for regulating tbe ingress and egress from places of public resort, safety of plat­forms, Ac, used on public occasions, with power to regulate dangerous steam roundabouts and defective shooting-galleries. I t confers extended powtri in re­gard to planting trees near public roads, and similar public improvements. He moved "That, with a view to the adoption of the above Acts, they be referred to tbe Sanitary Committee forconsideration and examin­ation, and that the said committee report thereon at tbe next meeting of the Board."—Agreed.

PRIVATE IMPROVEMENT.

Plans were submitted and approved for the rebuild­ing of the Teetdale Photographic Studio, alterations to M r Jopling's house, Bede-terrace West, extended shop for M r Guy, Market Place, and for a new porch at the Wesleyan Day School.

B A E N A E D CASTLE C O N S E R V A T I V E ASSOCIATION A N D W O R K I N G MEN'S CLUB.

On Thursday night the annual general meeting of the Barnard Castle Conservative Association and Working Men's Club was held in the Club-room, under tbe presidency of Col. Watson. The Secretary's and Treasurer's reports showed that the Association was in a prosperous condition numerically and financially.

The Chairman, in moving that Lord Strathmore be patron of the Association, said tbat they were very much indebted to His Lordship for bis support and liberality—(cheers)—and wben he said that he was not speaking of tbe Association alone, for bis Lord­ship took a great interest in tbe Conservative cause generally. (Oheers). Being so greatly indebted to bis Lordship i t was as little as tbey could do to place him in the very highest position of honour in connec­tion with tbe Association. (Cheers).—The resolution was seconded and carried unanimously, and amid loud oheers.

M r H . J . Grieveson, after alluding to the great loss the cause had sustained through the death of their late respected chairman, M r R. A. Morritt , in a highly eulogistic speech, proposed tbat Col. Watson be elected to the post so ably filled by the late M r Morrit t— (cheers)—and thus confer upon bim as much honour as lay in their power as members of the Association, (Loud cheers).—Mr Bailey seconded tbe resolution, which was carried amid cheers.

Colonel Watson, in reply, thanked them for the very hearty way in which they bad carried the resolu­tion, and thoroughly endorsed every word uttered by M r Grieveson relative to the late M r B, A . Morritt , He felt sure they could not bave had a gentleman who was more thoroughly interested in tbe Conserva­tive cause than tbe late Squire of Rokeby, and he was equally certain there were none more ready to assist that cause. (Cheers). He was, as had been said, extremely kind, and in every respect tbe best man they could have had as chairman of tbe Association. (Cheers). On the other band he was sorry i t devolved upon that meeting to elect so unworthy a successor as himself— (" No, no ")—yet he could assure tbem his heart was as warm in the Conservative cause and in the interests of tbe Association as i t could possibly be. (Cheers). He thought tbat be might fairly say that in some measure tbe Association owed its origin to bim—(cheers)—as he well remembered about three gentlemen going to him and suggesting that such an Association be formed. He not only took i t up—it had been carried on successfully, and was now as tbey found i t , a great power in the district. (Cheers). And now tbat i t was a power i t was for them to pull together in order to carry i t to yet greater heights of prosperity. (Cheers). He again thanked them for tbe honour they had done him by his election to the post of president. (Cheers).

On tbe motion of M r W. J . Watson, seconded by M r R. Garbutt, M r Grieveson was elected senior vice-president. The vice-presidents and committee were elected, and tbe usual votes of thanks olosed the meeting.

C O T H E B S T O N E .

M I D D L E T O N N O T E S . X [BY HUDB.]

Tbe Band of Hope entertainment, on Saturday night, was, in every respect, a thorough success, and made one wish tbat such events were of a more fre­quent occurrence. I have not a programme by me, so cannot give the items in detail. Suffice i t to say they were gone through in a highly creditable manner. Of course, Master Blackett, of Woodland, was tbe ' king " of the evening, and received a hearty encore

for the rendering of his violin solos. The taste and ability which be displays at so early an age in the manipulation of this favourite instrument bespeaks for bim a brilliant future in the musical world. Tbe pianoforte solos by Miss Burton and Miss Blacklin were well rendered. The vocalists also performed their part with commendable ability. The " Cruise in the old arm chair," sung by twelve Band of Hope boys, was admirably rendered, and highly appreciated by the audience. The recitations and dialogues were equally well gone throygh, and were fraught with lessons which, we doubt not, left a good and lasting impression on the minds and hearts of those who heard them.

The entertainment throughout displayed a con­siderable amount of latent talent and accomplishments in tbe performers which could be cultivated to their individual advantage. There can be no doubt to tbe fact that these entertainments form an excellent counter-attraction to the public-bouses, and i f they could be held weekly or fortnightly, would be the means of accomplishing a large amount of good, and would be helpful in abating the existing evils of the drink traffic which are rampant in our very midst; for besides providing entertainment and amusement for old and young, the proceedings throughout are of a high moral tone, and the dialogues, Ac, abound in practical lessons which can­not be altogether void of f ru i t ; and as the patronage is sustained at each successi re meeting, to tbe crowdi ng of the building, I think there is sufficient encourage­ment for the promoters to launch out on a larger scale.

Tbe School Board election has pawed off, and nothing very serious has taken place, although the firing on both sides was pretty keen. But paper bullets don't sink deep, and tbe ratepayers have shown their appreciation of tbe action of the old board by again returning tbem to office. The excitement bad reached its highest pitch on Friday night, wben the result of tbe poll was declared amidst vociferous cheering. Tbe excitement from this point cooled down, and as i f to soothe us once more into tbe sweet lullaby of peace and quietness, the strains of sweet music were borne along tbe breeze, and the Mickleton united choir passed through tbe town on the return journey from Bowlees, where they bad been giving a display of their musical abilities.

The 6th Annual Bal l under the auspices of the Cotberstone Cricket Club, was held at tbe Red Lion Hotel, bn Friday evening last, and was a decided success, there being no less than 35 oouples present. Tbe duties of M.C's were admirably carried out by Messrs J . Walton and R. Walker, tbe latter filling the place of M r W. Porter, who was unavoidably absent, assisted by an energetic committee. The supper, which was of an excellent character, was provided by Mrs Bayles, the hostess, and was served up in her usual good style. Excellent music was supplied by Messrs Hal l , Bainbridge, and Raine. The dancing, wbicb was the beet that has been seen at tbis ball, was kept up t i l l daybreak, tbe company separating with tbe wish tbat the Cotberstone Cricket Club might long continue their annual ball with suoh deoided success,

GAINFORD.

The usual annual social dance, so eagerly looked forward to by the farmers and others of this neighbourhood, was beld in the Lecture Room of the Institute on Thursday evening last. Tbe room was tastefully decorated for tbe occasion, and at 9 o'clock dancing commenced to the lively strains of M r R. Racber's excellent string band, and was kept up t i l l the small bours of tbe morning. Tbe duties of M.C.'s were judiciously and painstakingly performed by M r Elgey and M r Swainstoc. The arrangements for tbe refreshments, provided by tbe committee, were, as usual, very satisfactory, and tbe whole affair was a marked success, thanks chiefly to the able secretary, M r G. R. Gent, who, as in former years, again took the management, and carried out everything in the same praiseworthy manner.

Bokeby Coursing takes place to-morrow week.

Speaking of this choir reminds me they have not yet favoured us with a visit tbis season, although I see tbey have been to various places in the dale. As their music is of the highest order, and their so'oists figuring, as they do, in tbe first ranks of our dale's musicians, and as a good concert is such a rare occurrence in this place, I think I can confidently bespeak for them a bumper house when tbey think of paying us a visit.

Christmas has come and gone, but not without leaving us mementoes of having paid us a visit. I heard of one horny banded son of the soil, bailing from the upper reaches of tbe dale, who visited our town with a view to purchasing a cheese for Christmas fare, and to uphold tbe generous custom, so long prevalent, of supplying bread and cheese to all callers during tbis particular festive season. Having reached our "c i ty ," and being imbued with a desire to see the " Sights o' London," proceeded to an establishment where the provisions such as he required were on sale, and where Old Father Christmas, dressed in seasonable outfit, was on daily exhibition. Other customers were being served, and while our wight was waiting his turn, he leisurely took a survey of his surroundings. While so engaged he chanced to direct his gaze to the farther side of the shop, along which runs a parallel counter, filled with various articles of trade, and in front of which is hung a large mirror. Probably not accustomed to view his own reflection, or otherwise engrossed with his surroundings, he mistook himself for a waiter, and approaching to within a few yards of the glass, and addressing his own reflection, he said, "Please bae ye ony little cheeses ? " Not receiving an answer, and thinking tbe waiter might be a little defective in his hearing, he again bawled, in a greatly increased tone of voice, which attracted tbe attention of others in the shop, " Aw say, mister! hae ye ony little cheeses ? " Staring himself full in tbe face, he discovered tbe delusion be was labouring under, but not until the " twi t ter" had gone the round of those assembled, in which the fair blonde behind the counter was reluctantly compelled to join.

letters to tije Etutor. Our oolnmns are open for the expression of opinion, but we do not necessarily adopt the views of our correspondents.

SIB,—Thinking tbat it may interest some of your readers, I send with this tbe wil l of Matilda de Bowes, born 1355, died 1421, to which you referred in your notice of the meeting of the Hall Street Institute, a few weeks ago. Tbe text wi l l be found in Surtees, vol. i . , p. 278. By Surtees, i t was taken from the Episcopal Register of Bishop Langley, in which i t is entered in Latin, with a word or two of English and French thrown in, as the scribe's memory has failed bim or he has become impatient at his work. A few words I bave been unable to translate. These are given verbatim in italics. Those words which in tbe original are in French or English are printed between quotation marks. Each bequest begins with the words " Item I give and bequeath." Tbe constant repetition of this has been avoided.—Yours obediently,

M.W.B.

THE WILL OF DAME MATILDA BOWES, OP DALDEN.

I n the name of God. Amen, Tbe 17th day of tbe month of January, anno domini 1420, I , Matilda, formerly tbe wife of William del Bowes, Knight, make my wil l in this manner. I n the first place, I bequeath my soul to God and the blessed Mary and all their Saints, and my body to be buried in tbe church of Dalton " in le " Dale cum optima animali (annuali tj nomine mortuarii. Item I give and bequeath to the church of Dalton, six " torches," and in each " torch " six pounds of wax. To tbe church of Seham, one '• toroh " of six pounds of wax. To the altar of tbe blessed Mary of Dalton, two quarters of corn. To the reparations of the cburoh of Barnard Castle, 6s. 8d. To tbe Chaplain of Barnard Castle, performing mass at 8treatlam, 12d. To the brethren of tbe Guild of Staindrop, 6s. 8d. To the chaplain ministering there, 15d. To tbe brethren of the Guild of St. Nicholas, at Durham, one silver vessel, gilt with its cover. To William de Bowes, Knight, son of Robert de Bowes, my best bed. To tbe same William, one silver vessel, with a cover, having " in le fronte " the head of an arrow. To Matilda, the daughter of Roger de Bowes, £26 13s. 4d., to be received from tbe rents of Qbil-ton, Dalton, and Lambton. To Agnes de Shillington, to her marriage portion, 106s. 8d , which the mother of tbe above named Agnes hahuit demeex mutno. To John Dalton, of Bernard's Castle, ohaplain, one quarter of corn and one salt salmon. To each of the Orders of Friars, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, one quarter of corn. To tbe Friars of Hertilpole, one quarter of corn. To John Foster, seven shillings, which be owes me for the last year's rent of a house, in Seaton, next Sebam. To the four Orders of Friars of New­castle-upon-Tyne, tbe above named rent of seven shillings, in Sebam, during my term, and afterwards to my right heirs. To Geffery Mawer, my better "cobyll." To the wife of John Tole, another t cobyll." To Ralph Tole, four acres of corn, sown in the fields of Dalden. To William de Bowes, my son, all my lends and tenements, whiob William de Bowes, my busband, bought of Thomas Claveton for fifty marks, in Durham. To William, my son, a house in Sadlergate, and a garden next " Parady's," in the occupation of Richard Arnald, bought of John Outh-bert, and one release of William Morle, in Durham, and all other tenements to the right heirs of William Bowes, Knight, my busband. To George de Bowes and his heirs, a messuage with its appurtenances, which I bought of Alan de Newiom, in Barfortb, upon " le more." To William de Bowes, Knight, a mes­suage with its appurtenances, in Bereside, to bim and his heirs exparti dictce matildis exeuntibus. To the wife of John de Fraunce, a cow. To Isabella Maidere, a cow. To William Ponder, of Scham, a stott. To the Vicar of Dalton, the linnen sheets wbicb are arround my body, with " leea coverchiefa," on the day

of my burial, that he may keep me in rememberance to tbe end of bis life. To Robert Harwod, chaplain, forty shillings. To Matilda Yole, my god-daughter, two sheep. To Matilda Sikley, my god-daughter, two sheep. To Matilda Lindley, my god-daughter, two sheep. To Matilda, tbe daughter of Baron Hilton, my gid-daugeter. one romance boke is called tbe " Gos-pells." To Matilda, the daughter of Robert de Hil ton, Knight, my god-daughter, one romance boke. To Dame Elenor de Wesyngton, the boke with tbe knotts. To Elizabeth, the daughter of Wbitchester, a boke that is called " Irystrans." To Idonea, my daughter, one set of gold beads. To Elizabeth, my daughter, one blak primer. To Adam, the son of Thomas Gudegrome, all tbe rent which Thomas owes me towards sending the above-named Adam to the schools. To Robert Martyn, all the rent which he owes me in Dalden. To tbe fours sons of Thomas Pise, four shillings. I desire tbat i f my goods and chattels do not satisfy my debts and my last wi l l that then William de Bowes, Knight, my son, shall make up tbe deficiency out of my lands and tenements in Daldeo. Tbe residue of my goods not devised I give and bequeath to George de Bowes. And that all the above-named things may be truly and faithfully done and performed, I make and appoint William de Bowes, Knight, my son, and Thomas Holden, my executors. These being witnesses, Robert Mennell, John Veey, Robert de Harwod, Chaplain, Robert Iod, Robert Waunere, and others. Done at Streatlam Hal l , the day and year above written.

DEAE SIE ,—Would you kindly allow me space in your paper for tbe insertion of a few remarks of a Conservative meeting which was beld at Stainton, io the National School-room, on Tuesday night, the 20tb of January, when tbe cbair was occupied by M r Sayer, of Friar Cote, Streatlam. M r Rolley, Conservative agent of the Barnard Castle Division, and a M r Jeffrey, gave short but fair speeches on tbe leading Parliamentary topics, after which the meeting was open for the submission of any question. A person, on rising, asked a question concerning tbe Sunday Closing Bi l l , to which both speakers answered. M r Jeffrey said that in Wales, where tbey had Sunday Closing, there was more drinking than before. A few more remarks he made wbich have escaped my memory, but, nevertheless, M r Jeffrey gave the impression that be wasn't a Sunday Closer. M r Rolley then rose, presumably to help his colleague out of tbe mud, but eventually thrust him further in, as it was acknow­ledged by many who were present. He (Mr Rolley) said to the effect, wby should a man be debarred of bis beer through the conduct of another ? wby should tbey call him a thief because another man was a thief ? and a few more ridiculous assertions, such as what would our farmers do when tbey came to church on Sunday ? and tbat be would think i t no harm, wben coming from church on a Sunday, to go into a public house to bave a glass and a quiet chat, at which place you would bear no worse conversation than tbat at your own fire-side. I was quite disgusted to bear such preposterous remarks made. I wonder whether M r Rolley and his friend have ever read the fourth com­mandment. I f they have, they cannot possibly bave understood it, or they dqn't wish to follow its teaching. When M r Rolley enters a public house on a Sunday, be mixes with worldly men, the very idea of tbem being there marks tbem as sucb, and be also annihilates and treads under foot one of the command­ments of his God. Let tbe cries of more drinking be cast aside, tbis and tbat privilege (as they call tbem) sacrificed, and let us bave Sunday Closing over our land, then we should be observing tbe teaching of tbe moral law, wbicb would only be our duty. I t is a question a little child could solve—a question of right or wrong. Certainly wrong. I t is very astounding. Sir, to bear suob ludicrous or farcical attacks against Sunday dosing. A Bi l l , I 'm sure, should be passed without tbe slightest hesitation, wben to tbink of tbe ignominy in raiting a bund against the laws of our Maker. I n conclusion, I should ask M r Bolley to leave such absurdities out of bis speeches in the future. They tbat forsake the law praise the wioked, but suoh as keep the law contend with them. SUNDAY.

Stainton, January 25tb, 1891.

M I D D L E T O N S C H O O L B O A B D .

Sin,—I think i f you were to permit a eboit summary of tbe Post Office proposals as to conveyance of single letters by railway, many of your readers would be gratified.

1. —On and after February 1st, a letter, not ex­ceeding one ounce, may be taken to any railway station and given to a booking clerk, with a fee of two pence for transmission to any otber railway station.

2. —On arrival at such station, tbe company's officials wi l l post the letter so sent, and thus ensure delivery many hours earlier than i f sent in ordinary course of post.

3. —Thus, letters sent by train from any of the Tees Valley stations, and from stations east and west of Barnard Castle can be brought by mid-day or afternoon trains and posted so as to be delivered by tbe 130 or 6 p.m. deliveries in the usual course.

4. —Tbe cost wi l l be one penny for stamp and two pence for transmission fee, as against sixpenoe formerly, viz.: fourpence railway rate and twopence delivery.

5. —Local facilities wi l l be:—Letters sent from Middleton at 1210 or 5'30 will be delivered at 130 and 615 p.m. Letters from Kirkby Stephen and intermediate stations by 11.52, 2'45, and (5'15?) trains, delivered as above. From Auckland, etc., 955, 123, and 330. From Darlington, 1025, 12 45, 2 55, and 5 p.m.—I am, yours etc.,

A CONSTANT READER.

The directors of the London Lead Com­pany were in Teesdale, last week.

The license to the Eose and Crown Inn , at Bowes, has lapsed.

Barnard Castle Penny Bank, 24th January, 1891.—No. of depositors, 9 1 ; amount, £o 5e. 5d. Withdrawals, 2 ; amount, £1 3s. 6d.

On Friday night last, a grand concert was given by tbe Mickleton United Methodist Choirs, at Bowlees.

Yesterday morning, the Eev. S. C. Nelson, M.A., the oldest Unitarian Minister in Ireland, died at his residence, Downpatrick, aged 91, after a short illness.

Yesterday afternoon the ordinary convoca­tion, held at the beginning of Durham University term, was held in Bishop Cosin's Library. Degrees were conferred. /

A capital entertainment was given i n the Wesleyon School Room, Middleton-in-Tsesdale, on Saturday nigbt, by the members of the Band of Hope and their friends, assisted by Miss and Master Blackett, of Woodland.

Yesterday, at the National League Meet­ing, in Dublin, i t was stated that M r Parnell had placed £8,000, the balance of the old Land League fund for tbe relief of tbe evicted tenants, in the hands of tbe treasurers.

Yesterday eveningMr Christopher Furness (the newly-elected representative for the Hartlepools) took oath and bis seat in tbe House of Commons. M r Furness was introduced by Mr Arnold Morley and Mr Samuel Storey and was loudly cheered as be walked up to tbe table of the House.

The Frost and its Dangers.—The danger resulting from the slippery state of tbe streets during the recent severe weather is emphasised by tbe fact tbat the Railway Passengers Assurance Company had notice during one week of no less than 305 fresh claims in respect of accidental injuries."—Morning Post, 14th January, 1891.

Throat I r r i t a t ion and Cough.—Soreness and dryness, tickling and irritation, inducing cough aod affecting the voice. For these symptoms use Epps's Glycerine Jujubes. I n contact with the glands at the moment they are excited by the act of sucking, tbe Glycerine in these agreeable confections becomes actively bealing. Sold only in boxes 7 Jd., tins la. 1 Jd labelled " JAMES Errs A Co., Homoeopathic Chemists, London." Dr . George Moore, in bis work on "Nose and Throat Diseases," says: "Tbe Glycerine Jujubes prepared by James Epps and Co., are of undoubted service as a ourative or palliative agent," while Dr. Gordon Holmes, Senior Physician to tbe Municipal Throat and Ear Infirmary, wri tes :" After an extended tr ial , I have found your Glycerine Jujubes of consider­able benefit in almost all forms of throat disease."

Tbe contest was waged on Friday. Tbe town was animated, and there was a fairly strong poll. M r G. Bainbridge, Clerk to the Teesdale Guardians, was tbe Returning Officer, and there was considerable excite­ment wben tbe result was made known :—*G. Brown, 313 ; *A. W. Murray, 219 ; J . J . French. 211 ; * W . Nixon, 179 ; Rev. J . Miloer, 174. The foregoing are elected members of the new Board. Tbe defeated candidates are—J. Sherlock, 148 ; J . Thompson, 126; B . W. Raine, 103. M r Brown thanks tbe electors in an advertisement appearing in another column. An asterisk denotes re-elected members.

Last Friday night the annual soiree'of the Birnard Castle Science aod Ar t Classes was a "success.

M r Bradlaugh is reported to have had a slight relapse during tbe night.

The Late M r B . A . M o r r i t t . — A n influen­tial movement is on foot to erect a memorial organ in Rokeby Church.

Yesterday afternoon the Bradlaugh Oath Resolution of 1880 was-; expunged in the House of Commons.

The Barnard Castle and Dist r ic t Bal l w i l l be held at the King's Head Hotel, on Monday, the 9th of February,

Sir J. W . Pease, Bart., M.P. , has forwarded £1 towards the Barnard Castle Wesleyan Day School improvements.

A t M . J . Dixon's Annual Stock-takinS Sale tbe Jackets and Mantles are specially reduced in pnoe.—Adtrt.

A t the Greta Bridge Police Court, on Wednesday, the Bench struck out tbe education case against Edward Newbold, of Bowes. Neither the pro­secutor nor the defendant attended.

Attent ion is directed to the special evan­gelistic services which wi l l be commenced in tbe Wes­leyan Chapel, Barnard Castle, on Sunday next. M r Cawood will conduct.

The Hon . Patrick Bowes-Lyon, the Pre­sident of tbe Middleton-in-Teesdale Conservative As­sociation, has contributed thaee guineas to tbe funds of the association. ,

Yesterday, at a meeting of the National Education Association, under tbe presidency of tbe Hon. Lyulpb Stanley, an appeal was made for funds to take part in tbe forthcoming battle for free schools nnder public management.

The Late Charity Concert at Barnard Cas­tle.—After paying some small expenses, tbe proceeds of Miss Archer's concert left a sum to purchase about 16 tons of ooal, wbich were distributed to about 69 poor families, on December 22nd last, and January 22nd.

Yesterday the Bishop of Newcastle spoke on free education, at a meeting of tbe Diocesan Society, Tbe Right Rev. Prelate would be very willing to see, i f they bad three-fourths of their school money com­ing practically from the Government, representatives of the parents sitting upon the committee of manage­ment.

London College of Music.—The following young ladies of tbe Mount, Darlington, Principal, Mrs Fearnley, and pupils of M r F. W. Raper, F.C.O., passed tbe recent examination in elements of music, harmony, and musical history :—Eradne Shepherd, Ethel Woodcock.M nam Riley, Annie Newstead, Cissy Lee, Syndonia Clarkson, Eleanor Trotter.

The 61st annual meeting of the proprie­tors of the York City aod County Bank, Limited, was held at York on Thursday, M r E. H . Newton, J P., obairman of the Board, presiding. There was an unusually large attendance of shareholders. A divi­dend of 17J per cent, per annum was recommended, being J per cent, above last year, and the amount carried forward to the next account was £1,007.

Apropos the forthcoming Conservative Ball i t may be of interest to remark tbat M r L . H . Hajter, who initiated these, developed tbe same idea in Westminster last Friday, for the Westminster Constitutional Association. I t proved signally suc­cessful, no fewer than fifty-three persons of title at­tended, tbe subscription list was closed twenty-four hous before the ball was opened, and tbe sales realised .£175. Tbe young agent was warmly congratulated on this splendid result. Tbe belle of the ball was Miss Disraeli, the favourite niece of tbe late Lord Beacons-•eU— Oar.

Conservatism in the Barnard Castle D i v i ­sion.—A well-attended meeting was beld in the School­room, Stainton, Mr H . Sayer occupying tbe cbair. The meeting was addressed by M r J. Jeffrey, of Sheffield, and Mr W. Bolley, of Barnard Castle.— On Wednesday nigbt, Mr J. Jeffrey, Captain I L C. Watson, and Mr W. Rolley, addressed a largely at­tended meeting in tbe Schoolroom at Woodlands. M r Joseph Swinbank occupied tbe chair. The speakers contrasted the good work of the Government with tbe empty promises of tbe Separatist Party. Several questions were asked and answered, after wbicb tbe meeting closed with votes of thanks to tbe speakers aod chairman.

A "Word of Advice to those contemplating M A T R I M O N Y . — I f you want a really GOOD and B E A U T I F U L W E D D I N G RING, go to J . T . YOUNG'S, GREENWICH HOUSE, MARKET PLACE, BAR­NARD CASTLE. His Rings are acknowledged to be tbe nest and tbe cheapest io tbe district, and he gives a bood and useful Present with every Ring. See also gis magnificent and unequalled stock of GOLD and h I L V E R WATCHES, J E W E L L E R Y , SILVER and ELECTRO-PLATE CLOCKS, and FANCY G O O D S , suitable for XMAS, N E W YEAR, and W E D D I N G PRESENTS.—Advt.

Btrtfjs, fEarriageg, anB Eeatijs. BIRTHS.

At Romaldkirk, on Dec. 26tb, 1890, tbe wife or M r James Scott Walker, of a daughter.

On Dec. 26tb, at Hury, Hunderthwaite, tbe wife of Mr Cbas. Burton Reeve, of a son.

At H i l l , Middleton, on Dec. 20tb, 1890, tbe wife of M r Joseph Watson, of a daughter.

On Dec. 25th, 1890, at Town Head, Middleton, the wife of M r William Raine, of a daughter.

On Dec. 26th, at Forest Vicarage Cottage, the wife of M r William Dowson, of a son.

On Dec. 29tb, at Egglestone, tbe wife of M r John Redfearn, of a daughter.

On Jan. 7th, the wife of M r John Hutchinson, Low-beck Head, Ettersgill, of a son. ,

MARRIAGES. On January 24th, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Barnard

Castle, by license, Mr Joseph Hunt, to Miss Mary Jane Foster, both of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

On Jan. 24th, at tbe Register Office, Barnard Castle, M r George Hunt, of Middleton-in-Teesdale, to Miss Mary Hutchinson, of Ettersgill.

DEATHS. At Barnard Castle, on the 22nd inst., Henry Ethering­

ton (Manager Tees Carpet Works), aged 54 years, deeply lamented.

At Mere beck, Baldersdale, on Jan. 13th, Mrs Marv Kipling, widow of M r James Kipling, aged 79 years.

On Jan. 14th, at Middleton, Ada Walton, widow of M r Isaac Walton, Knott H i l l , Forest and Fr i th , aged 77 years.

On Jan. 14tb, At Hude, Middleton, Mr Wm. John Pinkney, aged 24 years.

On Jan. 19th, at Snaisgill, Middleton, Ann Allinson, wife of M r John Allinson, aged 59 years.

jHarftets. NEWCASTLE CATTLE MARKET.—(Yesterday)

Prices for the day, sinking the offal. Beasts,prime heifer, perstone 7s 9d to 8s Od Secondary, per stone 7s 2d to 7s 6d Good steers, per stone 7s 6d to 7s 9d Middling, per stone 7s Od to 7s 3d Cows and inferior, per stone 5s 9d to 6s 6d Pigs, small, per stone 5s Dd to 6s Od

i, Medium, per stone 5 i 3d to 5a 6d Large fat ditto, per stone 4s 6d to 4s I I Sheep, small, per lb Os 7jd to Oa Sot

do. large fat, per lb 0s 7 jd to 0s lid Tups and ewes, per lb 0s 5d to ta 6 j p

Nos. shown:—Cattle, 1,930; sbeep, 4,428; pigs, 903.

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