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THE LEICESTER CHRONICLE AND LEICESTERSHIRE MERCURY, SATURDAY, JULY 5,1879. 5 NEW WESLEY AN CHAPEL ON THE Christian Sanetuarv mhrht exert, not mimb nw, SECULARISM. In the Lector Boom, Temperance Hall, Sunday Jul 6 th, at 6-30. A paper will be MARKET BOS WORTH. Petty Sessions, Wednesday.

Before Major Wors-wiok (chairman), Bev. G. E. Brnxner, and Bev. B.

G. Astley. Enoch Harris, collier, Bag worth, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, at Bag worth, on the 24th ult, but pleaded not guilty. P.C. Carpendale Eoved the case.

Fined 10s. and costs, or 14 days' hard sour. William Cave, framework-knitter, Stanton- nnder-Bardon, was charged with having a gun in his possession, P.O. Km ton having cause to suspect he had been in search of game, on May 30th. Defendant pleaded not guilty.

P.C. Kin ton heard the report of a gun, and saw a hare followed by defendant, who turned into a field of Mr. Hill's, and beat that with his gun in a shooting position. He afterwards went into Mr. Clarke's field, where witness took the gun from him.

It appeared as though it had been recently discharged, but was loaded and capped. Defendant said he had a license, and Mr. Hill had given him permission to kill rabbits. Defendant said he was going to his garden, where the rabbits devoured his cropping it was opposite Mr. Hill's dose.

Fined 5s. and coats, or seven aavs: on paper, to 90,000. The vmmitfra had assisted in tits erection of 300 new chapels. Theirs was a legitimate case for the application of the fond, and his conviction was, if they applied, they would obtain at least 400. At some length he then spoke of the deplorable spiritual destitution of the masses of the population, especially in Bethnal-green and Bpitajfields district London, to shew that Methodism was as necessary as any other creed.

A collection was made in aid of the building fund, and votes of thanks having been accorded to the ladies and gentlemen who had rendered their services during the day, the meeting terminated. TOWN HALL. Thursday. Before J. Stafford and T.

F. Fielding, Esq. Remand. SamKi Perkins, Bedford-street was charged with stealing a pair of trousers, value 7a the property of Frederick Smeeton, on the 2nd inst A man named Dobbs saw prisoner examining a pair of trousers hanging outside prosecutor's shop in Belgrave-gate, and afterwards saw him making off in tbe direction of Gower-Btreet with the trousers under bis arm. Witness gave information to the assistant in Mr.

Smee ton's shop, and prisoner was finally token into custody by Inspector Langdale. Perkins was in drink at the time he expressed his penitence and offered to pay the value of the trousers It was stated that prisoner was a pensioner, and hoi had a sunstroke while serving in India, which Notices of births are charged 'in- 8d. each. The words No cards," or any addition to the simple announcements of Marriages and Deaths are subject to a similar Chftr8'J MARRIAGES. Bakes Hustler.

On the Church, Mawnan. Falmouth, BfeggL- W. Rogers, Rector, Henry Aveling, jddest of Samuel Thomas Baker, of Bosworth House Hualbanda Bosworth, Iicesterahire, to EmmaJdow of the late William Hustler, of Boeemerryn, FoJuth. Barker Hobsley. On the 1st inst, at Office, Loughborough, Mr.

John Barker to MissEkza- the 29th ult Primitive Methodist Chapel, Oakham, Mr. mitred JBaxW bck-smith, of Knossington, Leicestershire, to Mrs. Taylor, of Simper-street Oakham. Chester Hallajc. On the 1st inst, 91 Baptist Chapel, Sheepsbed, Mr.

John Chester to Mia. CcJSxaSSS'-On Oakham, Mr. John Cooke to Mrs. Carter, both of Bar- the WSSsSLt Church, Loughborough, Mr. Herbert Gibson to Carry the ftfe-oaff Chapel, Rothley, Mr.

William Pole, of Thurmaaton, to Miss Alice Armstrong, of Rothley- St Panoras, by license, Robert Walter Powell, son of the late Mr.W Powell, of East-ington, Gloucestershire, to Matilda daughter of the late Mr. H. Pearce, of H.M. Customs, Booke Foster. On the 28th ult, at St Angustui' Qaeen's gate, (by the Rev.

George Bicharas, Second Master of Winchester College oemsted bytte Bev. Leonard Addison, B. A. Vicar of Gret Northamptonshire), Samuel Rigg. second son of lhos.

of Harborough Hill, Qretton, to gannahPorter, only daughter of the late John Porter Foster, of Killhow, Carlisle. Talbott Biogs. On the 18th ult, at All mts Church, Loughborough, Mr. William Talbott to Emma Mary Biggs. DEATHS.

Athbelky. On the 1st inst, Miss Mary Ann Atherley, Cranboarne-street, Leicester, aged 40. Buxtoh. On the 27th ult, Mr. George Buxton, Syston- Btreet, Leicester, aged 60.

Carter On the 20th inst, at 195, Syston-street, Leicester, Harriet, wife of Mr. George Carter, and second daughter of Mr. George Bannister, aged 38. Crane. On the 27th ult, homeward bound on the Chim- borazo, in the English Channel, of- pneumonia, aged 33, Thomas, eldest surviving son of the late Charles and Eliza Crane, of Kegworth, Leicestershire.

Dewey. On the 26th at the Leicester Infirmary, Mr. Robert Dewey, Flint-street, aged 36. Dunkley. On the 27th ult, at Trinity Hospital, Mrs.

Frances Dunkley, aged 74. Gee. Ou the 29th at 7, Lax ton-street Leicester, Mr. John Frederick Gee, aged 48. Gibson.

On the 24th ult, at Melton Mowbray, Mary Ann, wife of Mr. Edward Gibson, aged 65. Hill. On the 29th ult, Alice, wife of Mr. Thomas HilL Abbey-street Leicester, aged 40.

Humphrey. On the 30th Sarah, wife of Mr. Chas. Humphrey, Bedford-street aged 49. Kirk.

On the 24th ult, at Loughborough, Mr. James Kirk, Regent-street aged 51. Marchant. On the 30th ult, at Loughborough, Ellen, daughter of Mr. William Merchant Russell-street, aged 28 deeply regretted.

Matthews. On the 26th ult at the Infirmary, Mr. Wm. Matthews, aged 53. Mtlmes.

On the 30th ult, at Loughborough, Martha, widow of Mr. Isaac Milnes, aged 68 formerly of ether Broughton. Parker. On the 30th ult, Clara, wife of Mr. William Parker, Watling-street, Leicester, aged 23.

Parkeb. On the 27th ult, at 53, Jewrywail-street, Leicester, Mr. John Thomas Parker, aged 30. Payne. On the 29th ult, at 4, Heygate terrace, Ayle- tone road, Leicester, Catherine Ann, wife of Mr.

J. J. Payne, of Derby, and eldest daughter of the late Wm. Messenger, of Leicester, aged 36. Pears.

On the 24th ult, at Chester Villa, Castle Donington, Isabella Maria, the wife of Robert H. Pears, aged 40 Southey. On the 26th nit, at 24, West Bridge, Leicester, Miss Helen Southey, aged 24. Taylor. On the 30th ult, Elizabeth, wife of Mr.

Wm. Taylor, Gallowtree-gate, Leicester, aged 62. Tomblin. On the 1st at Wold, Northamptonshire, Joseph Tomblin, late of. Leigh Field House, Rutland, aged 86.

Ward. On the 29th ult at Sileby, Emily Ward, aged 65 years. Wells. On the 29th ult, at 7, Union-street, Leicester, Mr. William Wells, late provision-dealer, aged 45.

WHITWIOK. The Wake. The wake has been but flat, in consequence of the general stagnation in labour end trade. Two or three stalls and shows put in an appearance, bat their attractions failed to draw from the pockets of the inhabitants what they did not contain, namely much money. COALVILLE.

Bbxtish School. On Wednesday the annual British school treat came off at Greenhill, a field kindly lent by Mr. Swift being the scene of enjoyment The Snibstone band was in attendance, and performed an attractive programme of instrumental music. Games and dancing were maintained with spirit, in spite of the unpropitions weather. The little ones, as usual, obtained many prizes (subscribed for by the town) in their athletic competitions.

THURNBY. Two years ago Miss Louisa King, of Thnrnby House, presented to the parish church an organ built by Messrs. Cbappell and Bond street, Londou. The instrument being considered not sufficiently powerful, Miss Louisa King most kindly instructed Mr. Taylor, Leicester, to build another.

The new organ, which is a very superior one, was opened by Mr. Taylor last 8unday everting. An excellent sermon was preached on the occasion by the Bev. S. Flood.Vioar of St Luke's, Leicester CRANOE.

Outbreak op Measles. A correspondent writes This pleasant rural village has been visited by the measles a disease which has attacked pretty well every juvenile in it No wonder that the measles should be so prevalent, when one house which has but two bedrooms, accommodates no fewer than nine children and their two parents. There is one thing in the favour of the thickly-peopled household that they are nearer the village pump than the parson so if they do no! get godliness, they may at least secure cleanliness. RUGBY. Ths Tbmpls Museum and Library.

This building, which cost about 6,000, was opened on Tuesday. A valuable collection of pictures and works of arc has been lent for six weeks, during which time the museum will be open. Up to the present time the number of visitors have been few. Petty Sessions, Tuesday. IFw.

Dodds Rugby, was charged with stealing flowers, the property of Mr. H. Buoknall. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was discharged on paying costs. MELTON MOWBRAY.

Mr. W. Coleman, Long Olawson, has taken the first prize for Stilton cheese at the Royal Show. Vestry Meeting. A meeting was held in the parish vestry, on the 26th ulc, for the purpose of receiving the churchwarden's estimates, and laying a rate, when the vicar presided.

Mr. Willcox, the parish churchwarden, submitted an estimate of the expenses of the year, which amounted to 186 and his estimate of income was calculated at 198 17s. 6d. A rate was laid in the usual form, on voluntary principles, of 3d. in the pound, and the Chairman being thanked, the meeting separated.

8KEFFIN0T0N. Friday, June 27th, was selected by the residents for their annual summer holiday. The weather was very fine, and all that could have been desired, excepting the strong breeze which prevailed. A cricket match was played in the park, between Mr. G.

Harrison's eleven ana Mr. F. Watkin's eleven, and resulted in a victory for the former by twelve runs. At 6.15 p.m. a move was made to the large born, kindly lent by W.

W. Tailby, where on excellent tea had been provided. Dancing commenced to the music of Mr. Holyoake's string band, and was kept np with spirit until an early hour the next morning. Mr.

Harrison proposed the health of Mr. and Mrs. Tailby, which was enthusiastically received. After this the party broke up. Some spirited songs were given, and the whole affair was most successful.

A THERSTONE. Miners' Strike. The inquiry before Judge Mottram relative to the 74 per cent, reduction, stands adjourned until July 8tb, when further evidence is to be token. Narrow Escape. On Monday evening Mr.

Matts's horse and cart were standing in front of his house, Long-street, the reins being tied around the lamp post A child went under the cart, and whether it touched the animal or frightened it in some way is not known, bat the horse took fright broke the reins, and galloped away up Long-street, under the Railway bridge to Whittington-lane as hard as he could go. One of the wheels then came off, but no fresh injury was done. W1QST0N. Hay Harvest. One or two farmers have begun to out their grass, but the weather is unpropitions, the heavy downfall of rain on Tuesday again flooding the meadows, which will make the grass in them almost worthless far hay.

Schosl Anniversary. On Sunday the anniversary of the Sunday School belonging to the Primitive Methodist Chapel was held, when appropriate sermons were preached by the Bev. W. Whitby, Leicester. The collections amounted to 7 10s.

On Monday the children hod their annual treat. Tea was served in the chapel, after which the evening was spent in a field lent by Mr. G. Shipp. UPPINGHAM.

The third musical evening was given on Tuesday, to the Mutual Improvement Society, by Messrs. David Pricker, Galbrein, and Heydrich, music masters at Uppingham school, assisted by Mrs. Skrine. The programme consisted of classical music. Rutland Teachebb' Association.

The quarterly meeting was held on Saturday, Mr. Oliver, president ia the chair. There were twelve members present It was resolved that a subscription list be opened for the reserve fund of the N.U.E.T., and to hold social gatherings after the meetings. The Wesleyan quarterly meeting was held on the 30th ult, the Bev. W.

Robinson (A) presiding. One young man was received on trial, and one probationer was passed on to the full plan. The financial statement showed an increase. Births and deaths registered in the Oakham district during the quarter: Births: boys 36, girls 39; total 75. Deaths: males 28, females 24; total 52.

The deaths included 11 infants under one year, 17 between one year and 60 years, and 24 above 60. OAKHAM. There ore indications of a busy season next winter. The popularity of the Cottesmore Hunt is drawing people from the neighbourhood of Market Harborough. Wharfiands has been purchased by Wm.

Gosling, and an extensive range of stabling is about to be erected. Rutland Sessions, July 3. Before the Bev. Sir J. H.

Flndyer, E. N. Conant, A. Lucas, Capt. Orme, William Wing, 8.

Hunt and G. F. Rowley, Esq. An appeal against a poor-rate made for Ash well on the 1st of May last was entered on behalf of Westley Richards, Esq. Mr.

Atter appeared for the appellant, and Mr. Owston for the overseers of Ashwell, the respondents. On the application of Mr. Atter, with the consent of the respondents, the case was adjourned. KETTERING.

The Hon. H. Tyrwhitt on Friday, returned 10 per cent to the whole of his tenants on the Keythorpe estate for the half-year. Anew company has recently been formed in Kettering, called The Kettering Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Company (Limited)." Open-air concerts are given in Kettering every Saturday and Monday evenings by the band of 7th N.B V. and the Town band.

A meeting was held at the Boys' Notional School last week, G. L. Watson, presiding, when a Conservative Association was formed. A child, three years of age, son of H. Shatiord, Montagu-street, has been run over by a coal cart, and received such injuries that he lies in a precarious state.

There are 80 horses entered for the six events at the races, at Kettering, on the feast Monday also a large number of entries for the athletic sports. LUTTERWORTH. Mendicity Society. The bread tickets, presented by tramps at the head stations throughout the division, for the month ending July 3rd, were numbered 182, the largest monthly return since the commencement of the scheme. Stock Sale.

Messrs. Nixon and Sons held their usual stock sale at Ullesthorpe, on Tuesday. The quantity of stock was not quite so huge as usual, but prices were firm throughout. The next sale will be held July 15th. Thunderstorm.

On Wednesday, a heavy thunderstorm passed over Lutterworth, and for a short period rain fell in torrents. During the following afternoon it was so dark that several tradesmen had to light the gas. Some fine sunny weather is greatly needed, as the crops in this district are beginning to present a serious aspect. Property Sale On Thursday evening, Nixon and Sons offered by auction at the "Hind'' Hotel, a valuable freehold residence and land, situate at Gilmorton. The property consisted of a newly-erected and substantial family residence, called 'l be New House, with yard, garden, stables, carriage house, and other out-offices, together with eight closes of arable and pasture land, 22a.

lr. lp. There was a large attendance, and some spirited competition. The property realized 2,140, and was bought by F. Fuller, of Bugby, for Mr.

W. Tarry, of Hilmorton, near Bugby. Temperance Meeting. The school-room was well filled on Wednesday evening, in spite of the dreary weather, and the programme was sufficient to regale the audience agreeably, during the time allotted, although not completely carried out Many seasonable part songs, as well as songs of a strictly temperance character, were very well rendered. The village chorister," by Mr.

Dyson and party, and The social glass," by the temperance choir, were favourites, the latter being encored. Four lads of tender age (comparatively) produced a novelty in the way of a part song and all the juvenile performers sustained tu en-parts on the whole with credit. Mr. Woodburn presided, and the services of the string band and the secretary, Mr. Drake, on the harmonium, added to the enjoyment.

Petty Sessions, Thursday. Before Captain Corbet Smith (chairman), and the Revs. Edward Elmhirst and J. M. J-iakin.

There was only one case. Hewlett v. Charles Holyland, Leicester, waggoner in the employ of Mess s. Roberts and Roberts, for being at such a distance from his carriage that he bod not the control of the horses. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined inoluding costs.

The licence of the Bull's Head Inn, Primethorpe, was transferred from Mr. Flint to William Cooke. A complaint having been made that a dog belonging to John Wood, of South Kil worth, had bitten a child, Superintendent Bowlett was directed to make inquiries and see that the dog was kept under proper control until the investigation by the Bench next Court day. In the House of Commons, on Thursday week, Mr. hearts and minds of the present inhabitants of the town, but upon multitudes yet unborn, many of whom might oe raisea up to occupy important positions in the church and in the world.

They could not tell how many might not live to thank God for the privileges they would there enjoy, for the religions instruction they would there obtain, and for the Christian influences by which they would be surrounded, influences which would help them to discharge the duties devolving upon them in hie with credit to themselves, with advantage to the community at large, and above all to the honour end glory of God. (Hear, hear.) They thodght that the ereotion of that place should be viewed with approbation by all classes of the community. If they were to judge correctly, as he presumed they were, of the likeness of the building they had seen, they must admit that it would be a pleasing object te look on. It would be an ornament to that part of the town, and he trusted that it would be more than that, and that it would prove to be a centre of religious and intellectual improvement benevolence, and might they not add, of patriotic usefulness and activity, because they had it on the highest authority that righteousness exalted a nation, and sin was a disgrace to any people. Unhappily it was still true that the dark places of the earth were the habitations of cruelty.

Where they had no Christianity they had no almshouses for the aged and infirm, no asylums for the destitute and outcast, and they had few, if any, of those innumerable charitable and benevolent institutions with which they were so familiar in this highly favoured land. Those and many other advantages they derived, directly or indirectly, from Christianity. They ought, therefore, to rejoice in the ereotion of school houses and places of worship, because they believed that in promoting them they were taking most effectual means for drying np the streams of vice and immorality which existed, and bringing about a purer state of things than that which unfortunately existed in so many places at the present time. They should rejoice, therefore, in the ereotion of places of worship in connection with all sections of the Christian Church with any evangelical convictions. (Hear, hear).

They were ail proud of their sea-girt isle, and sometimes said or sung Britannia needs no bulwarks. No towers along the steep, Her march is o'er the mountain wave. Her home is on the deep," bat let them never forget that her Christianity was a greater and stronger protection than even her armies, or her ironclads. If they wished their country to be great and prosperous, and honoured among the nations of the earth, they could not act more consistently, more benevolently, and more patriotically than by engaging in efforts of that kind in connection with all denominations. He trusted that Britannia might long continue to rule the waves, and have the respect of surrounding nations, that she might long enjoy light and truth, and be the instrument of spreading that light and that truth throughout the country and throughout the world.

He was quite sure he expressed the feelings of all connected with that place of worship, and the feelings of every Methodist, when he said that they did not erect that chapel in any spirit of improper rivalry with any section of the Christian church (hear, hear) but as an important section of that church they lelt the responsibility resting upon them, and were land-ably endeavouring to provide increasing accommodation, and comfort, and convenience for those who worshipped there. He need scarcely remind them also, that it was quite possible to have intelligent and earnest convictions of the truthfulness of that section of the Christian Church with which they were connected, while they bade ail other denominations God speed in the name of the Lord. (Applause.) It afforded him great pleasure to be with them that afternoon, and he trusted that God's blessing would be with them, and that that chapel which they- were now erecting would prove a great acquisition to that part of the country. (Applause.) Mr. K.

S. Mantle said Mr. W. W. Thompson, of London, kindly undertook to lay the second stone that afternoon, and they expected for some time that he would perform the ceremony, but he eventually thought it would be better to depute the duty to the wife of an old friend of his, by whom they were introduced to Mr.

Thompsen, their esteemed superintendent, the Bev. T. Nattrass. Mrs. Nattrass would therefore lay the stone.

Mr. Thompson had, however, sent a cheque for 50, to be laid on the stone. (Applause.) Mr. W. Collixb presented a silver trowel to Mrs.

Nattrass, and the lady hud the stone very gracefully. Mr. H. Gibbs then handed the third trowel to Mr. B.

alker, of Leicester, who proceeded to lay another stone. Mr. Walker, addressing the assemblage, said the ceremony in which they had been privileged to take a part that day afforded another evidence, if such were needed, that Christian people were fully alive to the necessity of providing accommodation for the religious wants of their rapidly increasing population. In new districts, such as that and other out-lying parts of the town, new churches and chapels bad been and were being erected still it was much to be lamented that there were thousands of their fellow-townsmen who never entered the doors of any religious sanctuary. Perhaps at no period of the past history of their country had there been such efforts put forth as in the present day to elevate the masses of the people, both physically and morally.

The laws affecting health were better known and acted npon, and the result had been a much healthier condition of the population in their large towns, but there was much yet to be done in that respect Coffee and cocoa houses afforded pleasant places of resort, and were rapidly increasing, and it was to be hoped that they would be the means of drawing many away from drunkenness, which was so prevalent in their midst, xtoard and other schools had been established in all or most of their large towns and villages, supplying the means of educating the people, and of raising them to a higher elevation, both morally and intellectually, than had ever been the case before Also, chiefest of all, thiough the agency of town missions, Bible Women, Scripture readers, and others, the religious well-being of the people was being cared for. In this good work their esteemed Wesleyan friends took no mean part indeed, of all the various sections comprising the Christian Church, none were more energetic and successful than they were. They found them in most of the towns and villages throughout the country, and they could not But wish them God speed. It was to be hoped that the day was fast passing away when petty jealousies and rivalries should disturb the harmony which ought to prevail among those who were fighting under the same banner the banner of the Cross. He wished God's blessing might rest upon the labours of those who were to meet in that chapel, and that they might build up a holy temple to the Lord, (applause.) The Bev.

T. Nattrass said they now came to the one great Methodist climax, the collection. (Laughter.) Boxes were handed round, the total amount realised being 301, 94 17s. lid. coming from purses placed on the stones by children.

The proceedings then terminated with the singing of the Doxology, the Benediction, and the National Anthem. The trowels were supplied by Mr. Curtis, of the Market-place. The company then adjourned to a tent erected in a field close by, where tea was served up. Thk Evening Meeting.

In the evening a public meeting was held in the Bishop-street Chapel, there being a good attendance. The Rev. T. Nattrass presided, and among those pre-, sent were the Revs. G.

Cornock, J. Dodsworth, G. SnashaU, T. F. Eawlings, W.

Whitby, H. Haigh (Mysore), and B. Jenkin, and Messrs. Walker, W. Collier, J.

and It. 8. Mantle. The Chairman, after a few introductory remarks, called npon the secretary, Mr. Mantle, who, in giving a general sketch of the position of the finances, and a comprehensive idea of the scheme, said it was estimated that it could be carried out for 5,000, being 500 for the purchase of the land, and 4,500 for the new building.

Up to tbe time of commencing to dig the foundations they had 1,691 promised. At the laying of the memorial stones however, 150 was deposited, and the proceeds of the purses realised 17s. lid. A gentleman who wished his name withheld, contributed 10, Mr. E.

S. Ellis 10, Mr. W. W. Stretton 5, Mr.

Edmunds (Banbury) 5, Mr. Hewitt promised 2 and Mrs. Astill gave 1. These sums, together with the amount of collections, 23 13s. brought the total up to 301 178.

lid. In addition to this Mr. Pickard had promised a cheque of 50, so that the amount received or promised was about 2,050. The chapel committee had stipulated that should be obtained within 12 months after the opening of the chapel, and in committing themselves to the scheme they estimated that that would be received as follows: 2,600 by collections, 600 at the stone-laying, and at the opening services, and 800 from a bazaar to be held about next April. The chapel would be about 70ft.

long from back to front, and 50 feet wide, and with the galleries it was calculated 850 persons could be seated comfortably. Five vestries would be provided, but they would be included in the cost. In the published lithographed sketch they showed a new front to the school-room, but he was afraid that until the chapel had been got well out of hand they could not undertake that work. Bev. J.

Dodswobth, in an appropriate address, spoke of the growing importance of the town, and the vast and continuing increase the population, for whose religious wants ho said it was their duty to provide. There was sufficient room for vigorous effort in that respect, end it would be a pity to take the opportunity thus afforded. In these days it was more than ever necessary to aim persistently at church extension. By the power of prayer, by the influence of example, by the witching wizardry of Christian love, and by the subtle, potent power of indomitable faith, they must push onward in their course, which must not be a caprice, or a mere impulse, but a spiritual, quickening force. Mr.

Walker said in this age it was necessary for every Christian to do what he could in advance-, ment of the cause which he professed. A spirit of scepticism seemed to be creeping over society at large, and it was a sad thing that many people were now wavering in the faith which their fathers believed in. There were thousands who never put their feet in a Christian sanctuary. But he hoped there was a better prospect before the church. Society was awakening to the necessity of dispelling the darkness and ignorance which had beset it.

Time was when the children of towns and country places were utterly neglected, but now no child need be devoid of the rudiments of education. That was an encouraging indication, and together with such movements as they had begun that day that of providing for the religious wants of the people betokened brighter days for England in the future. Rev. W. Whitby (Primitive Methodist) said he was quite convinced that something needed to be done for the religious necessities of the west end of the town, and he was glad to see that there was an increasing fraternal feeling between the Wesleyan Connexion ana that to which he belonged, and he congratulated them upon the fraternal classes, the admission of laymen into their conference, and the success of their thanksgiving fond.

Bev. G. Ccbmock traced the progress of the scheme, and said he believed they had a claim on the Wesleyan Methodist Extension Fund, which amounted, JViWVX XJlUilAKlrS KOAD- II TBM KEMOBXAL STONES. MO district of Leicester has increased much more wpidly than the West-end, the neighbourhood over the west and Bow bridges. Not many yean ago the population beyond the river was very small, but lately it has increased very fast, and now the inhabitants number several thousands.

With the augmentation of Householders, increased accommodation for religious worship has became necessary. The Church of England has provided for its adherents by erecting the ssireless St, Paul's, and the Baptists, finding the little chapel in Thorpe-street too strait for them, built a Union Chapel for themselves and all Evangelical QtejjBjjsl A few years ago, the Wesley ans, in a spirit of honest and praiseworthy rivalry, decided to erect a school-chapel, end at the same time purchased a piece of land with the view of ultimately covering it with a chapel. This course has at last become necessary, and the friends of the Bishop-street Circuit are now engaged in erecting a handsome structure, which will fully meet their requirements, for a time at least. The chapel is situated at the junction of the King Richard's-road and the Fosse-road, the principal front being te wards the former. Owing to the somewhat irregular shape of the ground, the amount of accommodation required, and the fact that lighting space is required for the present school buildings, the plan of the edifice has had to be arranged peculiarly to meet the requirements.

The main building consists of a broad nave, with aisles and transepts on both sides, the latter of which on the ground floor are utilized for vestries. There are galleries on three sides, the columns of which ere so arranged as not to obstruct the view, and access to which is obtained from three staircases of stone. There are three principal entrances to the chapel, and two subsidiary ones, the main door looking on the King Richard's-road. The tower is situated at the angle of the King Richard's and Fosse-roads, and with the spire, rises to a height of 110ft The angle of the building opposite to the tower is occupied by vestries, three stories in height, access to which is obtained from the left-hand gallery staircase. This staircase is placed in a smBg tower, immediately adjoining the present schoolroom, and rises to a height of 52 feet, forming one of the chief features oi the structure.

The depth of the ground does not permit of a chancel, but the position of the vestries on the ground floor at the end of the chanel allows of the pulpit and communion table being placed in a recess, thus giving the -appearance of one. The clustered columns supporting the gallery are carried up to support sue clerestory, which is lighted by two light tracery -headed windows. The nave is separated from the gallery aisles by four bold arches, and the recess formed by one of these is utilized as the organ chamber. The extreme length of the building is 68 feet, and the width 51 feet The style of architecture is Early English. The walls will be constructed of granite, chiefly from the Croft quarries, with Bath and Attle-borough stone dressings.

The roof will be ceiled at the collar beams, a height of 44 feet from the floor, with match boarding laid in diagonal patterns, and perforated for ventilation, and will be broken in shape and divided into panels by moulded ribs, The windows will be glazed with cathedral glass in lead with coloured margins. The chapel will seat, including children, about 850, and especial attention has been directed to making the comfort and convenience, of the edifice as complete as possible. The total cost including land, will be 5,000. The architects are Messrs. Bedfern and Sawday, of Mew-street, and the contractor Mr.

H. Allen, of Clyde-street The new chapel will be a valuable addition to the architecture of the neighbourhood, while the spire will be quite a landmark, for it will be seen from a considerable distance Besides, the fact that the edifice is to be embellished with a steeple may stimulate those who attend St. Paul's Church to complete that building. The memorial stones of the chapel were hud on Thursday in the presence of a huge number of persons. About two o'clock a procession, consisting of the ministers and officers of the circuit with a number of the school children, was formed at Bishop-street Chapel, and walked to the site.

Among those present were Mr. A McAithur, M.P., Revs. T. Nattrass, T. F.

Raw-lings, B. Jenkin, G. Cornock, L. Llewellyn, G. Snas-hall, W.

Whitby, P. B. Wamsley, J. Dodsworth, J. H.

Atkinson, Messrs. W. W. Stretton, J. It Bowe, H.

Gibbs, W. Collier, J. A Collier, Bowe, F. Hewitt B. Walker.

B. Scamp ton, Merry weather, J. McPherson, T. Bale, J. Mawby, J.

Coy, B. S. Mantle, T. Turner, G. Stevenson.

J. B. Weston, J. Bird, G. B.

Hibbert, J. Bowles, and others. The hymn commencing See how great a flame having been sung, the Bev. B. Jenkin read the 84th Psalm.

The assembly then sang the hymn Thou who hast in Zion laid," after which the Bev. P. B. Wamsley offered prayer. Bev.

T. att bass then delivered an address on the doctrine and polity of Wesley an Methodism. He said that estate, the King Richard's-road chapel and school, was settled on trustees according to the Wesleyan Chapel model deed. A clause in that deed determined the doctrine which would be preached in the chapel and no person would be allowed to conduct any service there except in accordance with that clause, which was drawn np on John Wesley's notes on the New Testament, and four volumes of sermons written and published by him, which included 53 sermons. A celebrated man had said that the Wesleyan creed was the longest in Christendom.

They could worship the Trinity with all the earnestness of the Established Church, the Romish Church, and the Greek Church, and with the Socinian and Arian they worshipped one God. Thay believed that human nature was capable of improvement, and did not separate religion from morals or faith from works. Thus they avoided the apparent fatalism of Calvinism on the one hand, and the evils of Antinomianism on the other. They believed in liberty, but not libertinism. The Methodist Church was a witnessing church, and it would display a banner there because of the truth.

They stood apart from the Baptists and Independents, who were Congre-gationalists, each church being a little democracy in itself they stood apart from the Episcopal Church, who believed in the necessity of bishops, priests, and deacons, and they were Presbyterians, all their ministers being equal. Their ministry was a oo-pastorate, the President of the Conference as a minister being no greater than the young man who had just been ordained. They did not exist in so many churches, but were one church governed by the Conference, to which every church bad the right of appeal. The Conference had the guardianship of the Con-nexional property, which was cevoted to the purposes of Methodism, and it could never be used for any other purposes. The secular affairs of the Church were now in the hand of what was styled the Mixed Conference, consisting of an equal number of ministers and laymen.

Their polity differed from that of several branches which bore the Methodist name. They had tried certain experiments in church government from which Wesleyan Methodists had learned lessons. Their polity was as Scriptural as any in Christendom. It was not perfect, and it had not been the creation of one fiat, or of one conference, but had been evolved from year to year. Methodism sought to adopt itself to the changed necessities of the times, and thus it broadened as it went deeper down, "from precedent to precedent" Methodism was Protestant it always had been, and always must be, but they had no controversies with other Protestant churches, neither had they any apology to offer to them.

They had their own place the land, and they meant to keep it, and would not stop short at the bid of those who might arrogate to themselves the authority of the dictator. Let them but be faithful to their doctrine and ministry, and they would stand forth among their sister churches, if not the most brilliant, at least as bright and glorious as any religious community throughout the land. (Applause.) Bev. T. F.

Rawlings then stated the contents of a bottle to be placed in a cavity under the stone to be laid by Mr. Mc Arthur, M.P. He said it contained a copy of the Daily News, Leicester Chronicle and Mercury, and another local paper, The Leicester Primitive Methodist, The Methodist Recorder, a lithograph plan of the chapel, and a programme of the day's proceedings, with the document bearing the following King Richard's-road Wesleyan Chapel. The memorial stones of this Chapel were hud July 3rd, 1879 Alexander Mc Arthur. M.P.

for Leicester W. W. Thompson, of London, and Robert Walker, of Leicester. Oircnit Ministers Thomas Nattrass, Richard Jenkin, and Thomas F. Rawlings.

Circuit Stewards James McPherson, and Henry Gibbs. The Trustees of this Chapel are Charles Mason, Thomas Wright, Thomas Simonds, John P. Bice, W. S. Burton, William Collier, Henry Gibbs, W.

Adkinson, James McPherson, W. Buckley, J. Budlrin, John Banshall Rowe, and Ran shall Bowe. Number of members in Bishop-street Circuit, 942 number on trial, 54 members Great Britain, 380,876 members on trial, 24,098. Rev.

J. H. Rigg, D.D.. President of the Conference; Rev. Marmadnke C.

Osborn, Secretary of the Conference Rev. S. Lyth, D.D., Chairman of the District. The erection of this Chapel has become a necessity of the Bi8h p-street Circuit, the school chapel adjoining erected in 1874, having become quite inadequate to accommodate the attendants on the ministry, there being 125 members of society connected with the place, together with a Sunday School having 31 teachers, and scholars. Daring the last ten years field after field has been taken for building parposes, and there is a constantly increasing population ia this neighbourhood, for which the existing Chapel and Church accommodation is insufficient.

In the five years ending June, 1879, the membership of the Bishop-street Circuit has been raised from 734 to 942, being an increase in the membership of 28 per cent, in five year and the income has increased from 535 for the year ending June, 1874, to 99 for the year ending June, 1879." Those he said were the circumstances attending the erection of that chapel and they thanked God for the success with had been favoured. tjr I' W'0V in aPPrpnte terms, presented Mr. McArthur, M.P,, with a handsome silver trowel with an ivory handle to lay the first stone. The trowel bore the toUowmg inscription Presented to A W. McArthur, M.P., on laying a memorial stone of the new Wesleyan Chapel, King Richard's-road.

Leicester, July 3, The stone was then laid with the customary formalities, Mr. McArthur uttering the prayer that God's blessing would rest upon the effort. Addressing the company, Mr. McAbthub said when he left London that morning it was raining very heavily, and it continued to rain till they passed Bedford. He thought he might congratulate them on the favourable state of the weather, considering what they had had for sometime past.

(Hear, hear.) He was glad to find that they had had a dry afternoon, and that a gleam of sunshine had shone upon them. He trusted that the sunshine of heaven would rest upon services to be conducted in that place of worship. (Hear, hear.) Let him remind them that they were engaged that afternoon in deeply interesting and important services. They were laying the foundation or memorial stones of a temple they were about to erect and flfliftfr to the service and worship of God, and they could not estimate the important influence for good which the erection of that noon Unas admission. Discussion admission.

Discassion invited. i wa2347 CHRISTIAN MEETING BQUbE, CbAFTOX fcTEEET. ME. H. COLES, of Southport, will preach in the above place on Lord's Day EvenlngB, July th, 18th, 20th, and 27th.

"Hffh uy Service commencing at 6.30. a2341 THE NEW LECTURE TTAT.t, MUSEUM BUILDINGS, NEW WALK. REV. F. B.

MEYER, B.A, will condnot divine worship, and preach next Sunday, at 10.45 a.m. aod 6 JO p.m. Subjects next Sunday Morning The Ward of God," John 1-2. Evening Saul in the Cave of the Enchantress." 1 Chronicles 18-13. All seats free and open.

Mr. Me yek will preach on Tuesday evening at 7. 30, at the Presbyterian Church. ST. MARTIN'S CHUBCH.

0 Sunday, July 20th, 1879, a Sermon will be ed in St. Martin's Cliniol, l- i.npn BISHOP OF MANCHESTER, in aid of the Funds of the Leicester Infirmary, in the name of the Grand nnited Order of Odd Fellows. Tjri faster District. Service will commence at 3 p.m. wa2303 LEICESTEB.

FIRST AND ONLY VISIT TO THE TOWN. 0 FRIDAY EVENING, July 11th, 1879, THE REV. T. DE WITT TALMAGE, The Great American Orator, will deliver A LECTURE in the ROYAL OPEBA HOUSE, Sdver-gtreet. Subject BRIGHT SIDE OF THINGS.

Chair to be taken at 7.30 o'clock by A Mc ARTHUR, M.P. hiu of Tickets. Private Boxes, Two Guineas per box; Balcony Stalls (Reserved) 5- First Circle 4 Front of Platform and platform Chairs, 3- Body, and Amphitheatre, Gallery and Promenades, 1- May be obtained. Boxes, Balcony Stalls, and Firs Circle Tickets, at Vice's Library, Market Place, (only where a plan may be seen) and all other tickets at the following places Hewitt, Granby -street, and Lawrence, High-street. An early application is desirable.

Doors open for Ticket-holders at 6.30. No Money taken at the Doors until 7.15. w2244 OLmttracts, TO FBEEMEN ONLY. MOWING GRASS, about Five Acres, situate on the Pasturage beyond the Viaduct, will be Sold by Tender, on Tuesday next, the 8th of July, at Seven o'clock, at the Town Hall Library. Further particulars in handbills fwa2327 TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS.

PERSONS desirous of Tendering for pulling down premises, situated Market-street, Leicester, may learn all particulars on and after Monday, 7th July, at the offices of Messrs. Kirby and Woodcock, Solicitors, Market-street. The Lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. wa2322 Ciruisiuns. MIDLAND RAILWAY.

RACES AND ATHLETIC SPOBTS AT KETTERING. Monday, July 7th, a Cheap Special Train for ttJSTX'ffittUH, at Ji Excursion fares will leave Leicester at 9.50, Wigston 10.0, Glen 16.10 re turning at 8.30 p.m. same day. For Fares and further particulars see Handbills to be had at the Stations. JAMES ALLPORT, Derby, July 1879.

wa2345. MIDLAND AND NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE RAILWAYS. ROYAL AGBIC ULTUB AL SOCIETY'S SHOW. GOOD TEMPLAR FETE AT CRYSTAL PALACE, JOLY 8. CHEAP ONE, TWO, or THHEE DAYS' TRIP TO LONDON on Monday, July 7th, and Toss-day, July Sth, from Leicester 4.50 a.m., Also, a Cheap DAY TRIP to ALTON TOWERS, on Tuesday July 7, leaving Leicester, 8.35 a.m., Coalville 9.17, Greeley 9.48, Returning from Alton 7.46 p.m., same evening.

Also, a DAT TED? to LONDON, on Monday, July 14, (Belgkave Waxes) will leave Leicester, 6.0 a.m., Wigston 6.10, Harboro, 6.35, Rnshton 6.54, Kettering 7.5. Arc Returning from St. Pancras 11.55 and Kentish Town 12.0 midnight, same day. For returns see bills to be had at Company's Booking Offices, and of Midland Company's Excursion agents. By order For particulars of Cook's Excursions to Paris, Switzerland.

Holland, Belgium, the Rhine, in connection with the above, apply to THOS. COOK and SON, Ludgate Circus, London, and Gallowtree-gate, Leicester. Cook Handbook for London, with Maps, 6d. wa2357 MIDLAND AND FURNESS RAILWAYS. Improved communication and daily Through Service to THE ISLE OF MAN, by the picturesque and Shortest Sea Route via Barrow, Average Sea Passage, 3j hours.

I VERY DAY (Sundays excepted,) until the end of September, the steamers, Tyrone, "Armaeh." "Herald," or "Roe," will ply between Barrow and Douglas, leaving Barrow Piel Pier), at 1.45 p.m., in direct connection with through train from Leicester at 7.29 Loughborough, 7.13, and Douglas for Barrow at 8.0 a.m., in connection with the Noon Fast Trains for and the whole of the Midland District, and Tourist Tickets available for return on any day within two Calendar Months will be issued by this route at the following low fares Fabes There and Back Including Steward Fees 1st Class. 3rd Class. Leicester 416 20- Loughborough 39, 6 18-Children under 12 Half -fares. Passengers will be allowed to break the Journey at Leeds or Furness Abbey on condition that they resume it within Three Days. Through Tickets will be issued by other Trains, but the holders will not be able to reach their destination without breaking their journey.

The Trains run alongside the Steamer at Piel Pier. For further particulars, tares from otner stations, see Midland Tourist Programme, copy of which can be obtained at the stations. BY OBDEB. Derby, May, 1879- wal942 MIDLAND RAILWAY. WEEKLY EXCURSION TO LIVERPOOL.

lVERY SATURDAY and MONDAY, until further will leave Leicester at 2.2s and Loughboro' 2.28 p.m. on Saturdays, and Leicester at 5.45 and Loughboro' 6.13 a.m. on Saturdays. Returning at 8.5 p.m. every evening.

For fares and particulars see handbills to be had at the stations, and at the Midland Company's Office, 5, Gallowtree-gate, Leicester. JAMES ALLPORT, General Manager. Derby. June, 1879. wa2206 GREAT HOLIDAY 00 TING SJPENCER'S GRAND EXCURSION to the Isle of Man, Bay, English Lakes, Belfast Giants' Causeway, on SATURDAY, JOLY 19th, allowing 15 aays.

Express train Low Fares Bills to be had at the stations, and of Mr. W. A aPENCEB, Corn Market, Derby. wl491 HOMEOPATHIC DISPENSARY, 103, Wellington Street. Attendance before 10 a.m.

daily. PHYSICIAN: DR. BLUNSOM, 70. New Wnlfe. diseases of the Eyes, or Ears receive special attention on Friday morning.

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F. HEWITT, CAXT0N HOUSE, GBANBY STREET, LEICESTEB. i the gun to be destroyed. Wm. Black, Sutton Cheney, lor oeing arana ana riotous, at otapieton, on me iitn alt, was fined 10s.

and costs, or 14 days' hard labour. Wm. Spencer, beerhouse-keeper, Sibson, was charged with selling a quart of beer to Wm. Smith, knowing it was going to be drunk on the highway adjoining nis premises, on the 15th nit Defendant pleaded not guilty. P.O.

Huddlestone said he was at Sibson on the 15th June, between seven and eight o'clock. There were near defendant's house from thirty to forty people. Nine different people went into defendant'sjouse, and returned with beer, which was drunk by them on the road about five yards from the front door. Witness went within thirty yards, and saw three more jugs fetched. He counted six jugs and two glasses, some of which stood on a wall.

He met P.C. Garrett and they stood on the opposite side for half an hoar, and saw four morn quarts fetched and handed round. He saw something pass from the person fetching the beer when it was delivered to them by the defendant's wife or servant Defendant's daughter came out on to the road, where she could see the men drinking. Defendant with a huge jug, came to witness and Garratt and the pariah constable. Garratt said to defendant Do yon know yon are doing wrong by selling drink to be drunk upon the highway," and drew his attention to the men drinking.

Defendant said, I told them to take it off the premises, and then I thought 1 had nothing more to do with them." Witness told him he had been watching the quarts come ont of the house, and defendant said, "Yea, I know there have been a great many fetched, bat did not know I was doing wrong so long as they did not drink it on the premises. By defendant: The people who drank the beer stood on tbe highway. P.C. Garratt corroborated. Defendant said he did not know the men were drinking near bis house until the constables called his attention to them.

They were not standing on the highway, but on a private causeway, over which he had no control John Smith, groom, said Spencer delivered the beer to tile people, who took it right away from the house and drank it on the side of the road. Spencer could not see where the beer wont Defendant's daughter could not see the men on the opposite side of the road. William Smith, blacksmith, said he fetched a quart of beer, but drank it on Mr. Choice's premises, which adjoined. They sat on the gate on the side of the road and drank it there.

Five or six people fetched beer, and it was all drunk at the same place. Defendant's daughter could not see where tbe beer was drunk. By defendant Defendant did not know where it was going. The Bench considered that it was a clear evasion of tile law, and it being on a Sunday evening, it was the worst case which had ever come before them. They fined defendant the full penalty of 10 and costs, to be levied by distress, and, in default, one month's hard labour, the conviction to be endorsed on the license.

Joseph Morris, Joseph Clamp, William Garratt, colliers, Bad-desley Elisor, and Frederick Blower and William Taylor, Grendon, were' charged with trespassing in search of game on land ot jsau Mows, at Morton Juxta Twy cross, on the 13th June. They pleaded not guilty. Mr. Bland defended. William Peach, gamekeeper to Earl Howe, said on the night of the 13th, he saw.

defendants on the turnpike with a terrier dog and a lurcher bitch. When they got to a place where the hedge was thick, they pat the dogs into the hedge. Defendants Blower and another got over into the field, and walked down the side. The dogs found a rabbit, and the men on the outside hunted np and down the hedge for twenty minutes. They did not catch the rabbit, but went farther down to the Home Farm, where Blower went into the cottage.

By Mr. Bland He struck Clamp three or four times on the arm with a stick, but Clamp hod struck him first. It was in consequence of the defendants having frightened some sheep. Alfred Fielding saw two of the defendants on the road and three in the wood. They were beating about Mr.

Bland asked the Bench not to decide in the cose until they had heard the assault case following, but they did not see that there was any connection, and fined Joseph Clamp and William Garratt 6s. each and costs, or seven days, and the other defendants la and costs, or seven days. Frederick Parmer charged Jos. Clamp and Fredk. Blower with assaulting him on the 13th.

Case arranged, defendants paying costs. Henry William Beck charged William Storer, his apprentice, with absenting himself on the 15th, causing the loss -A 15s. Mr. Bland defended. Defendant had gone from his work, and when he went to Cadeby went without tools, and did not work.

Complainant did not wish to give up the boy, and was willing to teach him his trade if he would obey him. The boy was advised to return to service the summons was withdrawn, and the costs divided. Mr. HoUier applied for a transfer of the licence of the Malt Shovel Inn, Carlton, from Thomas Farren to Elizabeth Farren. Granted.

Charles Haywood, collier, Bagworth, was charged by William Hard with cutting and wounding him, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm, in Ibstock, on the 20th ult William Hurd, Ibatock, said between six and seven p.m. on Friday, the 20th June, he was standing near his house, when the prisoner came np. They had a conversation, and prisoner went away. At 10.15 port, prisoner coma back, and, after some words, struck him with his fist in the face, and they commenced fighting in the road. They had two or three rounds, and he then felt prisoner cut him across the neck.

He said to prisoner, "You have got a knife." Prisoner replied, "I have not." He then threw something away towards the houses. Witness became insensible, and afterwards went to the surgery of Mr. Thomas, where he had his wounds dressed. He was confined for a week. He had had no quarrel.

Prisoner was not drunk. Thomas Finney, labourer, said he saw prisoner go up to Hurd and strike him in the face with his fist They began fighting, and had two or three rounds, when Hurd said 1 he has ont me." Witness seized prisoner, who threw something away towards the houses. Mat Jarvis and the prisoner's wife picked something up, and Jarvis said I nave got the knife." Hard's neck was cut and bleed ing a good deal. Matthew Jarvis corroborated, and added that he picked np a knife, which he kept till next morning. The knife produced was the one he picked np.

The large blade was half open, and the small one was quite open. Mr. Herbert Goude, surgeon, said hejexamined William Hurd, and found an extensive wound on the left side of the neck, eleven inches in length, but not very deep. Also a wound six inches in length on the left side of the bock, and two smaller wounds in the chest, one smaller wound above the left nip. The huge wound in the neck was bleeding considerably.

He put two silver wire sutures in the large wound, and dressed the others. They appeared to have been done with a sharp instrument, and might have been caused by the knife produced. The huge wound was dangerous. C. Carpendale said he arrested the prisoner, and took him to Bosworth station.

He shewed prisoner the knife, and he said It is mine. Prisoner said He began with me first, or I should not have done it Prisoner was committed for trial at the ensuing Assizes. TERRIBLE COLLIERY EXPLOSION IN SCOTLAND. TWBNTY-SEVBM LIVES LOST. Glasgow, Thursday Evening.

At a bite hoar last night a shocking calamity, by which 27 lives have been lost, took place at the High Blantyre Collieries, belonging to Dixon and Limited, the scene less than two years ago of the disaster by which two hundred lives were lost The disaster took place in No. 1 pit, in the upper coal workings. There were in the colliery about 140 men. In the workings immediately affected by tbe explosion there were 31, mostly rushers and roadsmen. A rush was immediately made to No.

1 shaft, from which a dense column of smoke was rising. There was a strong escape of gas from the shaft and it was found impossible to descend. The men then went to No. 3 shaft, which communicates with No. 1.

An exploring party was formed, and there was no difficulty in descending. Efforts were made to penetrate the workings of No. 1 pit, but when nearing the bottom the explorers were met with a rush' of gas, and bad to tarn. The work of getting bratticing put np occupied a good deal of time, and it was not until five o'clock this morning that the first body was reached. Farther on several other bodies were found in tbe main -way.

Most of them were lying on their backs, and from their appearance and position, all seemed to have been making their way to the shaft when they were overtaken by the gas. Charles Lafferty, a survivor, was so far recovered in the afternoon that he was able to speak. About nine o'clock he heard a loud explosion coming from tbe north, and a rush of gas along the workings. He was thrown violently against the coal face, and then hurled on a heap. He was much bruised and almost knocked insensible, but managed to pick himself up.

The gas was strong, and he could hardly breathe. He tried lo get out to the main way, but was driven back by gas. After a little he made another effort, and was able to penetrate into the main way. There he found a fellow-workman named Berry. They went en a little way, bat Berry became exhausted and dropped down, saying be could go no further.

Lafferty struggled oo, bat became unconscious, and did not recover till he found himself at the pit bank. As throwing some light ou the probable cause of the explosion, a few days ago a miner was tried at Hamilton ou a charge of having unlocked his safety-lamp in order to light his pipe. Witnesses said they smelt tobacco, and saw wreaths of smoke where the mau was working, and bis lamp was found nclocked. This was in No. 2 shaft, where the disaster ef 1877 occurred.

The Sheriff imposed the full penalty, a fine, with the alternative of three months imprisonment Trip to Scotland. A nine days' excursion Scotland by the Midland system, left Leicester on Tuesday, under the superintendence of Messrs. Cook and Son, tourist asents. The chief places of interest in tbe land of heather are included in tee programme, ua win afford great interest to those who have token advaatwe of tue special xaoumos omuw avemntf OI see ammo wj Western Hallway Oosapaay cheep train to Bdin- still affected his brain. Under these circumstances it was decided to remand him for a week, that his condition might be further inquired into.

Bail was allowed. To be kept in Reserve vor six wuxs. George Smith, no fixed residence, was charged with stealing two pairs of gloves, value the property of Jobn Bickley, on the 2nd inst. Prosecutor, the landlord of the Golden Lien, said he put tbe gloves in the pocket of a coat which he hung in the passage. The next time he saw them they were in the possession of the police.

rProsequ tor's maid said she saw Smith feeling in the coat pocket, and afterwards partly go up stairs. He said something about army reserve, but witness could nht hear anything else, and she called to a servant to hold him. The man, however, got away, but was subsequently taken into custody by P.C. Hall. Prisoner pleaded guilty to picking np the gloves from the half This was, however, not believed, and he was sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.

I Alleged Robbery from the Person. Thou. Smith, Mansfield-street was charged with stealing 10 in silver, from tbe person of James Priokett Sherwrn, on tbe 2nd inst. Prosecutor said he was in the Eclipse Vaults, on Wednesday, where he saw the prisoner. He afterwards went home, when he missed the money from his pocket, and altheugh the 10 was all in silver, he did not notice the diminished weight when the money was taken from his pocket.

He described prisoner to the police end be was subsequently taken into custody by Detective Crisp. Remanded until Monday next, bail being allowed. Wilful Damage. Mary Ann Lucas, Pelmerston-street and Selina Gurney, George-street were charged with wilfully breaking a plats-glass door, value 10s the property of John Hurley, on the 2nd inst. Complainant, landlord of the Griffin, said defendants came into his house, but he refused them drink, and when they went out they slammed the door so violently as to break a pane of glass.

Defendants said the glass was crooked before but having figured in the Court before, they were fined 10s. and costs, and ordered to pay the damage, or endure 14 days' imprisonment. Too fond or his Book. Walter Souter, a boy, was charged with stealing a book from the Cabman's Rest in Humberstone-sate, on the 3rd inst. A cabman named Jackson identified the book as belonging to the umber-stone gate Cabman's Best.

He said tbe Best was locked np every night hut there was a pane of glass removed through whish the book might be abstracted. P.C. Morrison deposed to seeing prisoner standing near a fire in Wharf-street with the book by bis side. Witness found the book belonged to the cabmen, and charged prisoner with stealing it. Boater's mother said he was a good boy at home.

He had been apprenticed to a barber, and, having hod some dispute with his master, stayed out all the night in question She could not explain what induced him to take the bock, as he had plenty at home. Prisoner had nothing to say, and was fined or seven days' imprisonment. Friday. Before C. Stretton, Esq.

(Mayor), J. Stafford, 8. Viccars, W. W. Stretton, J.

Sarson, and W. Winter-ton, Esqre. Vaccination Act. William Saunderson, 33, John-street, was fined or seven days' imprisonment, for refusing to comply with tbe above Act. Neglect or Family.

Jvstph Alexander, dyer, was charged with deserting his family, leaving them chargeable to the common fund of the Leicester Union. Mr. Cooper said defendant's wife and one child entered the Union on the 18th nit, and remained there. Defendant was apprehended at Cheltenham, and brought to Leicester on Thursday. Defendant said his wife had mismanaged his home, was very violent, and he found it impossible to live with her.

He was willing to provide for his wife and the child, but she would not come to terms. Sentenced to two months' imprisonment. Transfer. On the application of Messrs. Watchorn and Harper, the license of the Antelope Inn, Silver-street, was transferred from Thomas Bowlatt to Beuj.

Shilton, junr. Also the Huntsman Inn, Christow-street, from Emma Moore to Joseph Bowe. The Late Miss Stone. On Sunday last the Bev. J.

Page Hopps, in the course of his sermon at the Great Meeting, referred to the recent death of Miss Stone, sister of the late Town Clerk. He took for his text Job v. 17, There the weary aro at rest" and, in speaking of death, said departure into the unseen made no change in those who went, except in their advancement that it was essentially a happy thing a very natural and ueauuiui suluk ana tnat it was not a departure into solitude, but to the oldest and the greatest number of friends. They were going, not to be amazed, not to try a lonely experiment in a strange land, but to rest they wero going home. Thk Royal Agricultural Show.

Messrs. Vipan and Headly, Church-gate Ironworks, are well represented in the section devoted to ancient and modern implements. This is on honour reserved for such manufacturers as have won the Royal Society's first prizes. They contribute their Light Land Plough, Gardener's Turnip Cutter, and Draining Tools. On their stand in the yard there is a collection of patent ploughs, including their Royal Prize General Purpose Plough, improved chain harrows, turnip and corn drills, disc root pulpers, horse gears, cheese presses, Several novelties are exhibited, including a small double furrow plough for market gardeners, and Colonial work improved milk cans placed upon wooden wheels and iron frame strong, well-made carts for builders, contractors, farmers, market gardeners, (fee.

a London pattern hay cart, and a small London pattern (gentleman's) garden cart. Messrs. Vipan and Headly also show an extensive assortment of garden chairs, seats, and lounges flower baskets or vases; rustic seats and tables, and tbeir new pattern patent pic-nic folding stools, chairs, and tables. These goods are designed with great taste, without losing sight of. the uses to which the several articles ore to be applied, and the make throughout is highly creditable.

The Bev. Dr. Telmage has preached at Manchester, and lectured to large audiences in Nottingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, on The Bright Side of Things." The following letter was received from his agent in reply to an invitation to lecture in Port-Glasgow Westminster Palace Hotel, Victoria-street, London, S.W., June 17, 1879. Dear Sir, In reply to your note of the 11th I can only say that! have upwards of 1,000 letters unanswered, all wanting Dr. Talmoge to speak for them.

Some contain fabulous offers. Now, there is bat one way of getting the doctor. If your society can afford to pay what larger places offer, I may be able to drop out a larger place and give yon a date in July. The lowest terms I care to take ore 100. I knew this is a big price, but Dr.

T. is a great man, and- has great demands on his time, and greater on his purse. If he lectures he wants to raise a fund to carry out a Christian work connected with his church in Brooklyn, or he must rest You must reply very quickly. I am, J. B.

Powel." The visit of Dr. Talmage. It will be seen by advertisement that the Bev. Dr. Talmage, of America, will lecture at the Opera House, next Friday.

The Nottingham Express, referring to his appearance in that town recently, says For eight or ten years past this great preacher has been widely known throughout this and other countries, owing to the extensive circulation of his published sermons, which, it is stated, are read in every civilised nation on the face of the globe, and giving Dr. Talmage a weekly audience, so to speak, of seven or eight millions of people. These sermons indicate a man of varied and extraordinary attainments, the discourses possessing features of great brilliance, originality, and power and as his voice each Sabbath is heard by a congregation of five or six thousand people, his position in America is one of the most commanding character. He has also charge of a lay college in Brooklyn, intended for the education of Christian workers, and likewise edits a religions serial. Dr.

Talmage is the author of various works, his writings comprising Crumbs swept 'The abominations of modern Around the tea and The mask torn in addition to several volumes of sermons. Dr. Talmage has come to England at the invitation of the Leeds Young Men's Christian Association, who, finding for some time post that the building they have occupied was quite too small for their increasing requirements, had recourse to this means of raising funds for the erection of a structure more worthy of their aims and work." There is no doubt that a large audience will assemble at the Opea House on Friday night, and a rich oratorio! treat is expected. Mr. A.

McArthur, M.P., is announced to preside. Wyogjeston Hospital Boys' School v. Loughborough Grammar School. This, the return, match between these schools, took place on Wednesday, on the Victoria Pork Ground, and, after an exciting and equal contest, terminated in a draw which save no indication of the probable result. Loughborough went in first, and were oil disposed of for 80 runs, to which Mr.

Turner contributed 43, and E. Taylor 13. For the Wyggeston School, Hutchinson did best service, taking five wickets, and scoring 31 runs in excellent style. At tbe coll of time, the Leicester boys had three wickets to fall, and nineteen runs to make to win. The full scores are as follows LOUGHBOROUGH GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

P. Geary, Bide 0 A. Wright, Hutchinson 0 Mr. Turner, Bide 43 Oliver, Hutchinson 0 E. Taylor, Abell, Hutchinson ..18 F.

Gregory, Bide 1 A. Palmer, Hutchinson 4 T. Taylor, Bide 2 E. Barrs, run ont 7 A. Bryan, Hutchinson 0 Griggs, not out 0 Byes 6, leg byes 4 10 WYGGESTON HOSPITAL B0YB SCHOOL.

F. Noon, Taylor 0 T. Hutchinson, Turner 31 T. Ride, Turner 8 H. Littledale, Palmer, Taylor .7 F.

Crick, Taylor 2 M. Barradell, Taylor 0 D. Lorrimer, Turner 7 W. Abell, net ont 5 G. Thompson, not ont 1 S.

Roberts, to bat J. Collier, to bat Byes ..6 Ptjblic Music on the Race Course, under the direction of Mr J. A Smith (sixth season). Programme for Thursday, July 10th, to commence at seven o'clock March "Inkerman," Godfrey. Overture "Exhibition," Auber.

Valse Promotionen," Strauss. Selection Maritana," Wallace. Chorus Glory of the Lord," Handel. Solo Cornet. Carnival de Venice," Arban Selection.

Les Cloches de Corneville," Valse. Wein Welb und Geaang," Strauss. Fantasia La Valace des Roses." Damain. God save the Queen." The Borongh Police Band will perform the following selection of music in the Market Place, on Tuesday next the 8th July, commencing at seven o'clock p.m. (weather permitting).

Conductor, Mr. J. A. Smith March Dragonne," Gam bier. Overture L' Emotion." Bousquier.

Valse "Mello," WaldteafeL Selection "Lurline," Wallace. Polka Oxford and Cambridge, Graves. Glee "Life's a Bumper," Wainwright Fantasia "The Waits," Basquit. Valse Queen of the Lakes," Smith. Selection La Fille de Madame God Save the Queen." Entertainment.

On Monday and Tuesday the manager of the Cyprus," Grarby-street, provided an entertainment in the large room. Mr. Tom Dunn wo applauded for his song, The Lancashire Lad," and in his Zulu war dance. Miss Alice Ede, 7 years of age, sang most creditably, "Close the shutters, Willie's dead, and The Faded Flower," and in response to an encore, recited Poor Jim, the collier's boy." A comic sketch, Perpetual Motion," was well given by the Ede family. The following part of the programme consisted of a diorama of Africa and Zulu laud, twelve views of Chicago during the fire, and views of men who have distinguished themselves.

The performance concluded with the Fairy Fountain, with its remarkable TWAhani effects. Sunday Closing or Public-Houses. On Wednesday evening a meeting in support of Mr J. c. Stevenson's Bill was held in the Market-place.

There was a good attendance, and Mr. Councillor Turner presided. Mr. T. Lawrence, in an able speech, moved the adoption of a petition to the House of Commons, praying th5 as the sale of intoxicating drinks on Sunday is a special source of intemperance, immorality, and crime, a bill be psiwnrj to stop such sale during the whole of Sunday.

The Bev. A. A Isaacs, seconded tbe resolution, which wan supported with excellent speeches by the Bev. E. Tebb and Mr.

J. Pearce. A working-man then ascended the platform, and asked if it were English on the part of Mr. Turner or any other gentleman to endeavour to shut np the public-house on Sunday, while gentlemen could go to their club-houses and have what they wanted at any hour on Sunday The Chairman pointed out that for a few pence a week any working-man could join the Liberal Club, and have the same privileges, which would be a better way of investing their money than by taking it to the public-house, as they were not obliged to have anything at all to drink when they went to a club. Tbe motion was carried almost unanimously, there being only thr hands held np against it A vote of was ps i to the Chairman, and the huge gathering quieth ptrsed.

a Attempted Escape from Mouir- St Bbrnaxo "8 Reformatory. Great excitement was caused iu thi3 locality on Sunday evening and Monday morning, by the report that someihalf-dozen youths had escaped from the reformatory belonging to the Abbey of Mount St Bernard, Chamwood Forest The reformatory contains some hundreds of boys from all parts of the country, who occasionally prove mutinous, and on Sunday an attempt to escape from the colony was made by some half-dozen stout youths. They were met by a man a mile or two from the reformatory, and one of them, on being interrogated, suddenly drew from his pocket a formiuahle knife, and stabbed the man in the thigh. Assistance was at once obtained for the wounded man, and it is hoed that no serious results will ensue The police were at once sent in pursuit of the runaways and the youths have been captured. A Tbmtehancs Outing.

On Monday afternoon, under the gement of the Leicester Temperance Society, a -Go persons enjoyed a half-day trip to Castle D. ton, where the park had kindly been placed at i ir disposal by the owner, Mr. C. F. Abney Hastings, a he number was not so huge as was anticipated, probably swing to the threatening aspect of the weather at the time of starting.

The party left Leicester, accompanied by the Excelsior Brass Band, just before two o'clock, by a special train, reaching Donington shortly before three o'clock. They were met at the railway station by a number of vehicles, in which they were conveyed to the park, where, on the banks of the river Trent, they partook of refreshments. A boat was provided, and in this short trips np the river were to Iron V.r.nA 3 i i51TjR 3 ouu. j. uauu iun.uuucu a atuecoon 01 music during the afternoon, and in the evening played for dancing.

At the close of the amusements the company proceeded to the hall, where, after the band had played Auld Lang Syne," they gave three cheers for Mr. Abney Hastings, who bowed his acknowledgments. The vehicles were again in readiness to take the party to the station, and they were there met by the return special, which left for Leicester about nine o'clock. Way Pay U. or WAND'S HAIR RESTORES restores grey hair to its original ooloor causes hair to grow on bald spots.

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