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3 THE GLASGOW HERALD, THURSDAY; AUGUST 9. :.1877. THE F. SUBURBAN NEirs. PAISLKY.

Housebreaking. William Clark." apprentice by a beautiful memorial to the Prince Consort, SPORTING NOTES. 'white and sold," late tah 0' SHANTES.) dychouse worNei, nrurtsr and William and stamU on an area of about SMS square R.t, r- Millport. EstaVished Church. -Signor Gavazri (FP.OM Poaehin'i Afrny.

Tlie were yesterday The T.v.tC remitted to the PherirT ou I' rjday desk a c(. srave a lecture tins cflurcn on luesuay ecioj, itr as LTJtweeii ota.i ami iun. ir- een ing preo-'-rn-rions in toe sh- his Koinr, a ca iUC 111 length. There are also three circular eepers mi Aitlcrnhend estate, case or assault John Eaton Reid oocrmied the chair, and intro GREENOCK. -SERIOUS has been lodged with the police regarding a number ot mui-articles and a sum of money which have been stolen from a house in town a few days ago.

I missing consist of a gold watch and albert chain with locket, a tweed cost and vest, and the sum ot UK -Is 7d in notes and gold. Tlie police are ou the track of the thieves. Chi-vock. Hap.bocr The Chamberlain's report, of the harbour revenue for the past month is as follows Collection month, 187? 5 637 13 7 coME EWLISaJOWX HALLS. tfa-c'd are aware, the pro staircases ascending to the uppermost story, these beinc united and the various deiart- box'contaiiung a number of documents.

-The uimbr of fever cases at gi the Infirmarv is 11. There were two deatn rlui in, i -s municipal uunums i ukub orougnx into connection oy long eorruiors. duced the lecturer with a few appropriate remarks, As mar be imagined, the lecture was a. most interesting and eloquent one, and was listened to with dose attention by a very fair audience. CalI-axder.

Parish Aiotander i Marshall. Hnrlford. near Kilmarnock, has inti- has ordered the reless" of ton prisoner In ally, who" could not. bo identified as having formed one of the mrtr of poachers wb (-nnmittrd rhs assault. The Highv-ai at -The two men in custody on the above char.ro were yesln1y removed from Rutherglen to Clasir-nv, and wiii oe tried at the J.p.

Court to-day. Their names aro John labourer. King Street, Hntaersc.cn. the mouth of July. TvTi-T-t-L-Trv- TutiTOATTox Cask.

A ndcr the consideration i i ar-tempr, minutely to descries a w-cstlv un sc of some onucung wmcn would require tor i ts site not the east side of George Square inly, but the whole interest to farmers and others has just een bv Mes-s James Alexander Campbell Glasgou, of the Park Farm, Lochwinnoch, a.gam., T'''vn 2S2 10 10 William TCirtmtrink. mason. New tt-ii vanie uansll. 1 HO oi tnat spacious area. There are, however, one mated his acceptance of the call which he had re-or two larger halls or apartments to which ceived to become minister of the church and nansh reference may be made.

The central hall, 100 of Callander, vacant throusrh the death of Rev. Dr feet by 50 feet, exclusive of a polygonal recess I Hugh M'Diarmid. for the orchestra. -24 bv 21 feet, is' roofed and GnaNTOWx. On Monday last a meeting of increase.

1877,.....,. Collection since balance, 137G Hit. Rutherglen. The stolen articles have all recovered bv the police. The two prisoners Messrs Campbell, in terms or a veroal ii-e- tt i until t-ece-atly ....16,774 15 10 .1 0 CcuacU, with the rssnlt that a -pointed to make inquiries on report to a future meeting.

The as by the Lord genera! in its terms, the merely "to expediency of acquiring 0. ijjtion of the city, with selling the goods had gone on Ihe spree floored with oak. Canted panels in the ceib'nn are i the Presbytery of Abernethy was held here, 1 here decorated with the heraldic bearing of "the i present Rev. Mr Mackenzie, Khngussie different countries and cities most intimately (Moderator) Rev. Messrs Macdonald Alvie; together.

Lunatic at Large. e-'erday a man named Berca-rd Donahan. to Carabus-laug. was removed from Rutherglen Gartnavel Lunatic Asylum after examination. He was got in "the streets of Rutherglen on Tuesday behaving in an eccentric mariner, and was Grantown; and Macdoueall, Rothiemurchus.

ihe erection a aJiut tu.au producers, manufacturers, or consumers of municipal buildings. The cotton. Of British cities we have thus repre- in charge by the police. It appears that he had with -which lormerly Doen confined, but naa recsnwy uetu however, discharged as cured. Cathcart.

Parochial Board. At the usual monthly meeting of this board it was stated tnat nil- iiarvev. Privilege of using" the water of the Glenhead U.r... running between the farms of Park arid tnr wirnoses. A few' weeks ago.

it is Mr'Harvey intercepted the water Sve or i farther un the stream than Messrs Campbell pipe, an.l bv means of a channel cut along the bant, lias diverted the greater portion of the water into nis own farm. Pursuers allege that they have thereby sustained considerable loss, and pray that defender be ordained to remove the obstruction. 1-ctences were yesterday lodged and the record ordered oo be adjusted. Pair Holidays. The annual Fair holidays commenced yesterday afternoon, when all the principal factories and other public works were closed for a week or ten days.

The usual congregation of shows have taken up their position in Countv Square. The river steamers offer special facilities for visitors to the coast by way ot eittier Renfrew or Greenock. Additional trains wid oe run to and froiA Paisley and other towns, and a few cases a reduction will be made fares. Death from Exposure: The body of an old man was discovered by a lad yesterday afternoon Total increase. 1S77 676 l0 2 Improvements on the Town Hall Btrtf.piso.

For some time Dast the vestibule of the Town Hail has been undergoing important improvements. Underneath the' entrance hall an arched vault has been constructed, in which the hootrs and records of the town will in future be kept. The floor of the vestibule hair been laid with encaustic tiles, in a tasteful desen, giving the entrance a fine appearance. me tiles were supplied by Messrs Powell of Liverpool, the number used amounting to 27,000. Beora.

"'erotii Accident. A serious accident, providentially prevented from being fatal, occui-rea at Brora on Monday. Dr Gordon was driving his horse and vehicle across the bridge when the animal started and ran off, one of the wheels coming contact with the parapet, throwing Mr Gordon over into the water, a distance of 30 or 40 teet. Fortunately it was high tide, and the fall having btieu somewhat, protected by a tree. the.

fatal result which spectators feared was averted A coble was immediately manned, and Dr Gordon was rescued. Dr Golspie, was sent for, and on examination he found that no serious injuries had been sustained, but that there were external bruises received by the Council may to make their report nature, to the extent, at least, n- the site which ought to be perhaps, also of hinting at h. operations less distant that pointed to in the years ago, it may be Council was recommended to the death-rate for the month of July was lira per 1000, and for the corresponding month last year 5-0; the annual. average death-rate is S'4 per 1000. The annual report from the Board of Supervision, Edinburgh, was submitted, from which it appeared that the books were kept in excellent condition.

Iondon, Wednesday Night. Again weather influences were far from favourable, hut not quite so bad as on the opening day. There was a marked difference, too, in the strength of the company, tlie ring and stands being well filled, and there was some brisk speculation over the 'different events, hackers having a bit the best of it. The St Leger, too, was made the medium ol some heavy betting. Silvio was iD strong force, at 300 to 80, while 7 to 2 was accepted about Chamant, while about the two coupled 500 to 400 was taken twice.

10 to 1 was always forthcoming about Fon-tain'oleau, but Strachino went very well, as, after 1000 to 90 had been taken, the same odds were still asked for, but not obtainable. 100 to 8 was laid against Plunger, while Swinfi was nibbled at, 40 to 1 being taken. It will be recollected that, last year, the Brighton Cup resulted in a walk over by the American horse Preakness, bet thi3 year the executive were more fortunate, ae five animals turned out to do battle for the coveted trophy. The Duke of Hamilton started two, Charon and Sngarloaf. the last-named to make the running for his stable companion, the other competitors being The Snail, Julius Caesar, and Khe-dorroch.

There was some disappointment at the absence of Skylark but although the name of Lord Falmouth's colt was on the card, he was. not coloured. Julius Cresar was in great demand, and it was sometimes difficult to obtain even money about his chance but 11 to 10 was laid previously to the fall of the flag in consequence of the support awarded to Charon, who was backed dovn to 3 to 1. The Snail found a few followers at to 1, and Rhedorroch at 8 to 1, while any price was obtainable about Sugarloaf. The race requires very little description, as Sugarloaf and Charon were in front for a mile and a half, when the Duke of Hamilton's second string gave way to Charon, who then drew away, followed by Julius Oeasar, the last named of whom could never get near Charon, who won amidst loud cheers with the greatest possible ease.

This is Charon's third appearance in public this year, as he won the Queen's Guineas at the Liverpool July meeting, ran third for the Goodwood Cup, and won the Brighton as above. In the opening eveut, the Ovingdean Plate, Lord Lincoln carried on high jinks, as the horse could not stand the blinkers being put on, and jumped and kicked about, all over the place. He soon unseated his jockey, knocked several people over the result being that he did not go to the post. The race was won by Kineton rather easily from Inglewood Ranger and eight others. The fields were good throughout the afternoon, and altogether there was a very excellent day's sport.

On the concluding day the senreu mancnester, eairora, Lonson, Ulnstrow, Edinburgh, Dublin, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, and Bradford and of countries or colonies, France, Russia, Austria, Prussia, Norway and Sweden, Denmark. Holland, Belgium, RjryTit, America, China, Japan, India, West Indies, Australia, and Canada. The shuttle and the cotton plant and the bees from the crest of Manchester form the staple of the ornamentation common to every panel, and in addition, each has two or more subjects characteristic of the country or town which it i3 specialty intended to honour. For example, Russia is symbolised by bears, wheat, and hemp plants Esrvpt by the Ibis and papyrus. The whole of Helensbukgh.

-fioro Parochial Board- The haif-vearlv statutory meeting was held in tne oi George Square with the but it was ultimately deter- sr. vie Fresbvterv having eomplesea the steps to the induction of the Rev. Mr Bain, the. 30th AuCTst was fixed for the day of induction. It was resolved to consider at a future meeting- a petition from the Rev.

Mr. Munro anent the glebe of Insh. CHKY3T0S. The Parish Church. The Board Trust have intimated the handsome gift of 1000 in aid of the enlarging and rebuildins of Chryston Parish Church.

Mr Whitelaw, M.P., has subscribed 250 to the same object. Pof.t-Glasoow. Induction Soiree Presentation, to the Rev. Mr Niblock. About 1290 of an audience were assembled on Monday nis-'nt in Newark Parish Church at the induction soiree of the Rev.

Mr Niblock, when Mr Robert Duncan, in name of the ladies of the coccrregat-ion. presented him with a handsome silk gown and cassock, together with a case of bands. Mr Niblock, in thaukins the donors, gave an excellent address, inmost eloquent terms. The Rev. Mr Durward, of the South Parish Church, Greenock, was at the same time presented with a beautiful timepiece for his services as moderator of session duriii? the vacancy.

The settlement of the Ecv. Mr Niblock is a most harmonious one. Carmock. Jubilee Soviets. The Rev.

Mr Gilstoi, Free Church minister at C'arnock, having completed the 50th year of his ministry, the event was "celebrated by appropriate services in the church at Carnock yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Mr Laurie, Tulliallan, preached from Gala-tians 1. and thereafter an address was presented from the Presbytery and another from the ennstre- Town Hall on Tuesday evening-Mr J. -ramo the chair.

The principal business was the fixing of the rates of assessments for the rear from lut- the best or the worst oi matters hi existing buildings op to this decoration is on a bine field. The ansidal fv, a on the HsinterhUl ffarra, anove cue ou. sundav. 1S77. to Whitsunday, 1S7S, as fohow I mmiTv near Oolinslee House.

Information 41; I quarry near Colinslee House. Inrorraation For support of the poor owners, 2hd per tenants, ner 1 farmers. a per ii. i locitrea witn tne ponce, wuu This was accordingly done, and r. remit.

Everybody in agreed rs the Corporation are alto-Mo the requirements of the everybody does not know how recess for the orchestra is filled with an orcran by Cavailld-Coll, of Paris, which has three manuals with a compass of five octaves, and pedals with a compass of 2J octaves, and 43 stops und over 3000 pipes. On the same level as the hall are the reception-rooms the ianre school rate on owners, per 1 on tenants -kl riorl: on farmers. Id ner 1. For reristra which will tceep tne sunerer cuuuueu iui Ah bey I'ooruouse, wnere Deceased, who appears to have beenaboutU) years tion of births, deaths, and marriarres the sum of was dressed a tweea btut. i-'cii." "-'c has thus been tri ttered away in 120 will be required, to be assessed equally on tenants and owners.

Fraud on Drapers and posed to have resulted from exposure. The body could not have lain for any length of time, the spot where it was found being regularly frequented by a and the Council Chamber committee-room Milliners. Information was jriven to the police on numberof boys. Tuesday by certain drapers and milliners of a cunning fraud committed on them by a young woman, of genteel appearance, aged about 20. In one instance she instructed the sliopkeener to forward the goods ordered per steamer DundvDin- to be paid for a site elsewhere, being placed in a line with them, so as to make sI''oa the east is still occupied by a suite of entertaining rooms 300 feet in length, to past generation, but if occupying the whole of the principal front of have any hope of reviving that the main floor.

These rooms are 23 feet "iron's: bo quickly, and before in height, and consist of an ante-room in the structures devoted to banking tower over the main entrance, to the east of AYR. TTjT.ir. Tt.sTT.WAV A ocrn-ENT. Yesterday, while a The bridge is very dangerous, and uas Been long complained of. It is not many years 'since the mail coach was upset, there, and serious injury suffered by the passsengers.

Dumbarton. The Pier Provisional Order Bill, promoted by the Towa'Councii of to extend their borrowing powers in connection with that Trust, has received the Royal Assent, and therefore now becomes law. Sudden Death, Yes-terday, an old man named William Cook, residing in College Street, and who kept a small shop there, was found dead in his bed. He had gone to rest on Tuesday night, about ten o'clock, in apparently his usual' "health. About half-past five in the morning his wife spoke to him, and although she Tot.

no answer believes he was then alive. About man named John Hutchison was engaged super- -teurlius. on behalf of the railway company, tne loading of some potatoes at Monkton Station, near tne arcaiueciuiai iuiov i wnica are a recepuon-roou: ana mont, addressed to "Mrs Stewart, Clyde uocei, Kirn." From inquiry since made it has been that two girls intercepted the delivery of the goods at Kirn pier, and, paying the freight lo the west the ante-room is a large io the west the ante-room is a room, Ayr, he was accidentally killed, ine uumuiaK man was standing on tne loaning usui, waggons were being shunted into the lye, and from --re a some unexplained cause ne got uev.e--u 1 cation. Mr Gilston, although upwards ot N) years, is still hale and vigorous. Having suitably replied to the addresses, he was next presented with a silver epergne and 244 snvcrsirms, the gift of numerous subscribers throughout the Church at I home and abroad.

Mr Gilston cordiallv thanked the meeting and the subscribers for their hand-J some gift Many letters of apology for absence and gratulation on the of the meeting I were received. Tbooh. The Baird Trustees have promised a grant of 700 towards the endowment of Troon, in Brighton Club Stakes may be won by Ju-sitia or Preci'osa; Rous Stakes, Trappist or Placida; Rose-bery Plate, Mandarin or Advance. e. Meanwhile, it may not be out to what some English Corpora-ne in this direction.

to Bradford the other day in the Bright meetings, I spent looking over the Town Halls, construction and very irn-traerer. The question of providing in which to conduct the was first raised in the and" in the autumn of 1S73 were opened. The buildings on a triangular-shaped site, res to three of tlie principal streets The architects selected the V-'-Ie, which enabled them the' most of the rather oi ground at their bave, indeed, not only over- BRIGHTON MEETING. Weds ics dav. August S.

The OVINGDEAN PLATE (handicap) of 100 Sots. About five furlongs. Kineton, by Grim st on Kcroli, 8st I2Ib Newhonse 1 TrertRwnnfl Banner, lit 101b C. Wood 2 general committee-room called r'The Mayor's Parlour," and beyond that an ante-room leading through a glazed screen into the Council Chamber, a well-lighted apartment, which is so planned as to be approached by members either from the ante-room, the corridor, or a retiring-room adjoining it. When the Council assembles, the Mayor takes his place in the chsir, which is raised about IS inches above the door.

The aldermen, of whom there are 16, sit on each side of the Mayor in a semi-circle, prolonged by straight linesextecding a certain distance down the chamber these are raised one step above, the The common conncihnen, of whom there are 4S. are on the floor level, some on either side of the centre table, the rest on curved lines of seats, all facing the Mayor. In the centre of the semi-circle formed by the aldermen is the desk of the Town-Clerk, with his assistants on either hand. Each member of Council sits on an easy chair, and has a table furnished with a drawer. Over the Mayor's seat is the reporter's gallery, P.cd Gauntlet, ait, car.

6st21b W. Maodonaltl Extravagance, 6st71b Heather Violet, 7st. Macuonala Ocruleus. 9st Jones Benjamin. 6st, car.

6st 41b w. Johnson Cherry. 6st 61b Weedon Father Matthew, 6s 91b Primrose, 6st 71b, car. 6st Sib Jams frt 1 eii.rb afrst Inclewood Ranker and iolet. tv, 1 7 1 ptiy-li Cberrv.

20 to 1 introduced by tii! the parish of Dundonalri. THE SCHOOL BOARDS. Kawissrso. The bi-monthly meeting was held yesterday Hon. G.

R. Vernon presiding. The officer reported that he had completed the census. There are 1514 children of school-going age, of whom 1376 are at school, and 22 are unfit, leaving 116 to be dealt with, hut S9 of the defaulters are just over five years. Instructions were given to take steps against those in arrears with the school fees.

The inspector's report on Kilwinning School stated that such regular proiress is being made by most of the pupils as can only result from the most vigorous and efficient discharge of duty on the part of the staff. A grant from the Science and Art Department was also announced. Leave having been given to a professor of dancing to open a class for those in attendance at the public school, the board allowed it to be open to all children of school-going age. ave SU'-'-ceuti but they ci (the Argyll Mree; tliat one is rather dis- eto Market tr so to be ot such tVie rear to the piermaster there, got possession ot tiie parcel and decamped. The principal is described as having brown hair, low set, stout made, good-looking; dressed in light-coloured jacket 'new black polonaise, trimmed with black beads, black skirt, white straw hat.

with a white feather and black velvet bow on it. The police have not yet obtained a clue to the whereabouts of the party, fj Hamilton. Sis.j:4nr Accident to a Straihaven Volunteer. -While a match was in prosress betwixt the Strathaven and Newniaius Rifle Volunteers, one of the marksmen, named Robert Park, was sent to the mantlet with refreshments to the marksmen. Firing was stopped until he got there, and was resumed when he got inside.

The mantlet stands in front of the target, and on either side there is a glass, through which the markers see the target. They are prohibited from going too near during the time of firing. It appears that Park put his eye to the glass to look in the direction of the firing point when a bullet struck the back of the mantlet. He felt as if something had struck his right eye, which began to bleed profusely, and he no longer retained toe power of sight by it. The only perceptible mark was a small cut.

It is believed that the accident was caused by a splinter of the glass or bullet or by concussion. I)r Donald attended the unfortunate man, and the loss of the eye will be permanent. Alarming Scaffold Accidsnt. On Tuesday, while four men were engaged on a scaffold in ths erection of a two-storey tenement at Tjykehead, near Hamilton, belonging to Mr Dunn, coalmaster, an alarming accident occurred. It appears that while the men were engaged in laying a large stone the scaffolding gave way, and the four were precipitated "to the ground, a distance of 21 feet.

The names of the injured men are Andrew Park, builder Andrew Pveid, mason, Glassford; William Brown, mason, Strathaven; and John Heron, mason, Blantyre. Park was injured about the legs and body Reid was cut on the back of the head and otherwise bruised one of Heron's ribs was broken and knocked into the lungs aud Brown was bruised ou the body and on one of his arms. The attention of the contractor was called to the insufficiency of the scaffolding before the accident took nlace. The condition of "proportions. The splendid facade is M.rP crnbles.

on-- at end and one Ivancett wan iw middle moTC formmc; a Tiorcti ni wioii -v Sireet. r.uMi; trance from alariv rieiily-mouldocu -rauce which is tbwusa a a '-eJ doorway, are canopies td placed a statue oi oe of which and in the other that or half-past seven o'clock, however, she rose and found him dead. Deceased was a hale and healthy old man, well known in town. It is believed he died of disease of the heart. Ckieff.

Drummond Castle Gardens. These celebrated gardens have this season been visited by a large number of strangers, and form one of the chief attractions of the district. Several fine specimens of the American aloe (aga-ve Ameri-eana) are to be seen. It is said that these plants only flower when they attain 100 years of age and then die. One of these (23ft.

in height) flowered ia 1S32, and another about 30ft. in height) in 1S5L It is reported that another plant will shortly be in bloom, but that the height thereof is not equal to that of those referred to. Campsle. Parochial Board. The half-yearly general meeting of Campsie Parochial Board was held iu the Board-Room, Lennoxtown, on Tuesday Mr James Caldwell in the chair.

After the disposal of a number of claims for aliment, the board agreed to assess for 25 for registration purposes, and 450 for schpol board purposes. The meeting then resolved itself into theLocal Authority. After the adoption of a report from a sub-committee on the general sanitary state of the several districts in the parish, the meetingstook into consideration a requisition from 10 ratepayers of Torrance district, calling on the Local Authority to meet and consider the propriety of forming, and thereafter to form, the village of Torrance into a special drainage district. After a lengthened discussion the meeting unanimously agreed to the prayer of the petition, and it was remitted to the chairman, Major Stirling, the medical officer, and the inspector to take the opinion of a qualified engineer, and to consult the members of the board resident in the district as to the most advisable means to he adopted for improving the drainage, and to report to the Sanitary Committee. It was also agreed to levy an assessment of 05 for general sanitary purposes.

OARPH03S. Parochial Board, The statutory half-yearly meeting was held yesterday at Dumbarton, in the Board-Room. Mr J. W. Burns of Kilmahow presided.

The assessments were imposed as follows: Poor-rates, rcd per 1 on owners and Sd per 1 on occupiers; school-rate for Cardross School Board, 2Jd on owners and on occupiers: public health rate, per 1 on owners and Id per 1 on occupiers. There is a deduction over last year on the school rate. The total number of paupers relieved during the year, including dependents, was 277, being a decrease of 10 over last year. The committees were reconstructed for the ensuing year Bailie Buchanan, Mr John Bell, and Mr A. Robertson being appointed to represent the board on the Combination Poorhouse Committee.

The annual subscriptions of six guineas to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and two guineas to the Glasgow Eye Infirmary were voted. Local Authority Joint Hospital. The heads of agreement for a joint hospital for infectious diseases between this parish and Bonhill Parish were read and agreed to. The hospital is to contain 12 beds. The expense of erection is to be borne in the proportion" of three-fifths by Bonhill Parish and two-fifths by Cardross Parish.

The expense of management is to be borne equallvby doorway are sineub of their Majesties, and over these oriel window while sarmouatiag -t'-e crni.ia rises a massive tower, 00 fet "aii worked out in architectnral harmony r'-'h t'lii; w4 of thr buiMing. In tlie buttresses the third floor are canopied wish a special staircase from the lobby without. The walls of the Council Chamber are of stone up to the frieze, which is decorated with the arms of Manchester and other Lancashire Corporations. The shields are all hung ois branches of the cotton plant, which covers the entire frieze. The portraits of the first Mayor of Manchester, Sir Bichard Potter, and of Sir Joseph Heron, the first and only 'Town-Clerk, relieve the walls to the right and left of the screen.

An ante-room, decorated entirely in leather colour, black and gold, divides the Couucil Chamber from the Mayor's parlour, the ceiling of which latter, in oak geometrical tracery, is decorated with much skill. Its principal feature i3 a chimney-piece of two the upper one bearing in the centre the arms of Manchester, and on either side, wuhin the recesses of its arcade, shields blazoned with the arms of well-known Manchester men. The central ante-room, which gives access to the Mayor's parlour on the one side and the reception-room on the other, has a groined ceiling supported on shafts of many-coloured granite, the stsndrils being filled in with foliage on blue ground. In the reception-room is a two-storied chimney piece of alabaster, having an arcade of slender columns Inglewood Banger jumped oil with a slight lead, having Extravagance and Kineton in close attendance, and ucd Gauntlet leading the remainder to inside the distance, vhere Kineton headed Inglewood Ranger, and won easily hy a length three lengths between sepond and third. Tne others were beaten off.

Hopkins weighed out for Lord Lincoln, who bolted before the start, and threw his rider. was severely shaken. The horse did not take part ui the race. Tho PHESTON.J? LATE of 100 Eova, for two-year-olds. About half a mile.

Lord Orford. bv Scottish Chief or Lord CHfden Miss Grimston. 8st 51b Vcimm'sbt 1 Laramie. Ssfc 21b Constable 2 Camera, Sst 2lb 3 Flyer, 8st51b C. oor! 0 Vital Spark, Sst 2lb Archer 0 Harmony.

Sst 21b Hiutable 0 Bettinc 2 to 1 agst Laramie, 3 to 1 Flyer, 9 to 2 Camera, 6.to 1 each Lord Orford and Vital Spark. Flyer made Uie running with Vital Spark second. Lord Orford and Laramie waiting unon them into the dip, when Lord Orford took tho lead and Laramie second place, and so they ran to the cnu. Lord Orford winniDg easily by a length; half a Icogta between second and third. The winner was sold to Air Noel for 165 guineas, and Mr Greenwood claimed Laramie.

The BRIGHTON CUP, a piece of plate valns 300 Sova. with lOOsuvs. for the second' and 50 for the third, added to a sweenstakes of 10 so vs. each. Two miles.

Charon, by Hermit-Barchettina, 4 yre, Sst 101b. I Julius Csosar, 4 yrs, Sst 1Mb Webb 2 Sugarloaf, 3 yrs, 7st71b rlusttb 3 Snail, aged. Sst Constable 0 FJiidorrocIi, 3 yrs, 7st Jiorgan 0 Betting 11 to 10 agst Julius Crcsar. 3 to 1 Charon, 6 to 1 Snail. 8 'to 1 KhMorroch.

20 to 1 Sugarloaf. A quarter of an hoiu- belu'jid time the flag fell to an excel lent start; Sugarloa-, to suit his stable companion Charon, jumped oli' with tho lead cutting out the work at a strong pace, Charon going on second, a (foioii lengths in front of Julius Cresar, with llhi-dorroeh last, and so they ran with little or no change to the mile-post, where F-hidorroch look third place, but only for a few strides as he again dropped back into the rear, and Julius Cresar became third, and so they ran into the dip, where Charon headed Sugarloaf, and shortly afterwards the favourite took second place, but failed to reach Charon who won easily by four lengths; a bad third. Ebidorroch was last. Time of race, 3 min. 27 sees.

The HAMILTON PLATE (hi-h-weigbt handicap) of 200 Sovs. added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each. One mile. Advance, by Speculiun-Prosress, 4 yrs, witn njenes oetweon aroccauied bv statues of the 'lis i.i Knglasi In there are 35 with William the First, all ik i'ftrl'v 1.

arid apparently about seven feet TRADE NEWS. Glasoow. United Trades' Council. Last night the members of this Council held their weekly meeting in Middleton's Hall, Trongate Mr Daniel Ferguson presiding. After disposing of the preliminary business the chairman called upon Mr John Clark to proceed with the motion he had given notice of at previous meeting namely, That the Council appoint committee to investigate and collect all the information obtainable regarding the alleged embezzlement and misappropriation of the City Improvement Trust Funds." Mr Clark stated that he only asked for a committee with the view of discovering whether or not the charges which had been preferred against certain parties in connection with the City Improvement Trust were true or false.

At present, with the evidence which had been published, and which he had carefully read, he could not hold that the allegations had been substantiated, and therefore, in the interests of the ratepayers, and with a view to expiscate thoroughly all the facts, he hoped the Couucil would proceed to appoint a small committee. Mr Kennedy spoke at considerable length in support of the motion, after which Mr Drummond moved the previous question. Several delegates having given an expression of opinion for and against the discus 57ie interior of the balls, which are ir 1 Heron was at first critical, but, like the others, he is now making favourable progress. ing bank and the waggons, and on trie latter co.iimg up he was crashed so severely that he died a few minutes afterwards. Deceased, who resided Newton Green, Ayr, was upwards of 40 years of age, and the only support of an aged mother.

Town Council ano Police Commission. The usual monthly meeting of the Town Council and Police Commission was held in the Courthouse yesterday Provost Steele presiding. The Limekilns on the South Quay were let, by public roup, for a period of five years, at an annual rent of 152, being St in advance of the former rent. The whole 1-emainiDg feus in Queen's Terrace were disposed of, bv nublic roup, to Mr J. M.

Fergussou, at the rate of '3s 2d per pole and the whole remaining feus belonging to the burgh on the Maybole Road were disposed of to Messrs Paton. Kyle Street, at 3s per pole. A minute of the Works Committee was read, which reenmmeuded that the powder-house should be continued and put under Government regulations, if it could be found to.be self-supporting; and a committee was appointed to confer with the dealers in gunpowder, and ascertain what amount they would be willing to give to secure this. The Works Committee also reported that with reference to the complaint made by Captain M'Alister, to the effect that the officer in command of the Militia at the recent fire at Ayr Goods Station was grossly insulted in presence of his men by one of the.fire brigade, the committee have at different meetings taken the statements of 23 witnesses, from which it appeared that the officer in command (Lieut. Alexander) ordered his men to take the hose from the firemen, and that in a subsequent struggle for the possession of the hose, John Ross, the captain of the brigade, turned the hose upon the persons who were trying to take it from him, and drenched them.

Alexander was one of those drenched, and he struck Ross down. Lieut. Alexander explains that Ross had no distinguishing badge, that he did not know he was chief of the brigade, and that had he known he was chief, not only would he have refrained from interfering with him, but he would have prevented others from doing so. But for this explanation- the committee would have been under the necessity of reporting that in their judgment Ross, who is responsible to the Commissioners of Police and the public for the proper discharge of his duties, ought not to have boon interfered with. From the information submitted to the committee the position of matters seemed to them to be this that by the attempt to take the hose from Ross iu preseuce of his inert Ross felt insulted, and drenched, amongst others, Lieutenant Alexander in presence of bis men, who feeling himself thereby insulted knocked Poss down.

The committee think it would have been better if before interfering Lieutenant Alexander had inquired for the chief of the brigade, and, further, that before taking the very extreme step of drenching Lieutenant Alexander and others Ross ought to have announced to them that he was chief of the brigade, and warned them of his intention to drench them if they persisted in their interference. Had Ross and the other firemen had their helmets on this unfortunate occurrence would not have happened. As to the objectionable language used at the fire, the committee think it inexpedient to make any report, further-than to say it was not monopolised by Ross and the firemen. The committee recommended that the fire regulations be revised, with the view of averting similar unpleasant occurrences with the miiitarv, to whom the community have been much indebted for their zealous services at fires within the burgh. The minutes were unanimously approved of, the Provost remarking that this dispute between the fire brigade and the military was very much to be regretted.

It had occurred, he thought, from parties being over-zealous to do their best at tlie fire. A discussion took place in regard to whether the Police Commissioners or the Harbour Trustees should be at the expense of lighting the harbour, and the matter was remitted to a committee to consider and1 report. On the suggestion of the Provost, it was remitted to the Works Committee to confer with the contractor for the new bridge with the view to the erection of an esplanade between the old aud new bridges, which, he said, might be made available for mauy purposes. It was agreed that the new cemetery should be extended, and it was remitted to the Works Committee to determine in what direction the proposed extension should be made. It was stated that the ground required for the extension of the cemetery could not be obtained on feu, aud that it would require to be by purchase.

oevotcu to ousmess purposes anu cny of the various officials connected C-noratiiiii, lias been divided into iiss'. merits, each having its own ces. staircases, and approaches. The Alloa. Parochial Board.

A statutory meeting of the Parochial Board ot the parish ot Alloa took place on Tuesday In the absence of Mr James with a tapestry background, and figures Kirk, chairman, Mr M'Gechaen was called upon to preside. The roll of paupers was then revised, ana after considerable discussion the managing of Justice ane Tnith niches on each side. Ahe committee was appointed, and ex-Magistrate M'Gechaen unanimously appointed chairman of the board, in room of Mr Kirk, who had resigned Jon banqueting chamber, again, is of varying width, its ceiling and chimney-pieces being entirely of oak, relieved to a certain extent with gilding. At the end are two oriel windows with apsidal Erroined roofs, each cut off from the rest of the room by an arch with pierced spandrils. At ol uie ouiiaiiiL: is appropriated lo and Town Council, the Magistrates, TnwB-Cl-jrk and his assistants.

At the i are the various offices connected with jce ucoartnient, and rooms for attorneys, Bt, aai: dnh.g business at the Burgh wh. at thy west are the offices of the Krvcyoe, the water-works engineer, and afcouiits and rates offices. The tower with a clock and carillons the ttrriiji tiie hour with a hammer wcish- Maedonald Archer Morgan Caramel, aged, Sst 111b Annette, 3 yrs, 6sfc 131b Lady Slostyh, 4 yr3, 7st 121b, car. 8st. Palestine.

3 yrs, 7st G.irhrn-h 3 yrs. 7st, Slh. in consequence of ill-health. Dundee. Inspection of Tramways.

The tram sion ot sucn a question, tlie council cnviaeci, wnen bv a majority the further consideration of the snb- ways were inspected yesterday morning By Major- the wider or upper ena of the room, over one General Hutchinson, the Government Inspector. montn. lms was ail uie ject was delayed ior a At nine o'clock he was met at the Post Office by public business. Betting 11 to 10 on Advance, lOii to i'J agst carainel. to Annette, 8 to 1 Lady- Mostyn.

10 to 1 Oarbn.ch. 20 to 1 Palestine. Annette, lirst off. made nby. having Palestine, Garbroch.

aud Advance ra close attendance to the top of tho hill, where Advance and Caramel drew to the front and had the finish to themselves, Advance winning eaaiiy by eight lengths. The others passed the post, pulling up, in the order given. The PAVILION STAKES of 5 So, each for starters, with ion About five fai-loaus. cwt. on a tenor bell four and a half t.

and the four quarters on AGRICULTURE. The Fruit Crops in- the South. Tiie beli. Some oue-and-twenty tunes on the chiroes. By an ingenious the Tf.s tor the dials Loates a aud oil' automatically, the times of nis varying with the progress of Mayfalr, by Iilarrpsis May Queen.

Sst 101b Maid of the Valley, 8st 4lb Quietude, ost 41b. Burgomaster, Filrlnn Cst. fib Wood allowiniz for lone and shor matter of upholstering and the Halls are wortiiv the of Br.niford. The Mayor's entire loss of hardy fruit crops, with but very few exceptions, will ever, be remembered by those who are in any way engaged in or connected with fruit growing, either for private or marketing purposes, and, what is still worse, the dire effects of the inclement weather have not been confined to outdoor crops alone. NeTer were seen more brilliant prospects of a pear crop, and its complete annihilation must be a sad contemplation for many.

The apple crop will be more abundant all through the northern counties on account of the blossom not being in an advanced state at the time of the visitation of frost in May. All stone crops out of doors are a complete failure indeed, peach-trees have suffered bo much that it may be a year i a jiatolsorae apartment, the r.rnrUie-l with such choice Scrip- Lady Hannah, Sst 41b Wamwright 0 I3etting-ll to 8 agst Mnyfair. 3 to 1 Maid of tlie Valley. ICO to 30 Burgomaster. 12 to 1 others.

Lady Hannah with Maid of the Vailey and Quietude were first away, with May-fair next to the rise of the hill, where Mayfair drew to rho front, the last inside tho distance, and won easily by lengths the same, between second and third. The others were beaten off. The winner was sold to Mr Percival for J70 guineas. The CHAMPAGNE STAKES of 5 Sovs. eaehwith ICO added, for maidens.

About six furlongs. y.v Scots Ladv Valentine. 2 vrs. 7st61b. Mr Brownlee, the convener ot the 1 ram ways Committee, Mr James Thomson, Mir Blair, Mr Gray, Mr Mackison, and Mr Brand, the contractor.

The whole course of the tramways was walked over by the party, the Major making a very minute inspection of the whole works the rails, and the manner in which the causewaying had been executed while the tramway car followed. The Major particularly watched tlie car running over certain parts of the route, as well as over the crossings. He afterwards drove over the lines in the car. It was found that in some places the causeway blocks are either a little above or below the proper level adjoining the rails, aud this was ordered to he rectified. We understand, however, that Major Hutchinson is of opinion that the works have been satisfactorily constructed.

After the inspection, a number of the Town Councillors and others made a journey over the line. The trip out was accomplished in minutes, aud the return trip in minutes. Ccpah-Fife. Fife Gathering. Yesterday the annual Fife gathering was held in the Hood Park, Cupar.

The games were commenced at 12 o'clock, and amongst the professional athletes from a distance were Donald Dinnie, Kenneth Macrae, and H. Andrews. In the throwing 'of the heavy hammer Donald Dinnie was somewhat pressed by as lietter is a dinner or two before thev are able to recoup themselves. love is, than a stalled ox, and although I could not learn i.ad been bold enough to enforce i love with the herbs of example. hails were ooened the mayor of that with silver plate of the value si'.

on relinouishing office he left i thi gifr. as a perpetual possession T.ir-'.::;.:':il s-i-cc-isors. The cost of the oi Hall was estimated at 40,000 Plums are in a similar plight, and have suffered severely from the attacks of insects. Figs are J. Macdonold Free Forester, 2 yrs, 7st Sib Wamvright Atholstone, 3 yrs, 8st 131b Webb Fuchsia.

2 yrs, 7st 31b Morgan Broomstick, 3 vrs. Sst 131b J. floater Traviata. 2 yrs. 7st 31b Weedon Laburnum, 2yrs.

"stolb Laatcs Belgravia filly, 2 yrs, 7st 101b Huxtable 2 rs. 7kS 61b C. Wood plentiful out. of doors, and never require protection. Cardenas' Chronicle.

tne two pansnes. The expenses patients medical attendance, nursing, heating, is to be paid for by each parish, according to the number of days each parish uses the hospital. One condition is that the hospital is not to be used by patients from West Bridgend, which is under the Local Authority of Dumbarton. A committee, consisting of the chairman, Mr Baird, the Rev. Mr Dempster, and Dr Fletcher, appointed to represent the parish under the agreement.

A vote of thanks was awarded to the chairman. Motherwell. Commissioners' Meeting. The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening-Provost Waddeil presiding. The minutes of former meetings were read and approved.

The Sanitary Committee reported that they had written Mr Williams with reference to the drainage, at the Camp, which was considered to be in a very unsatisfactory condition. Mr Williams had paid no attention to the communication, and the Clerk was instructed to take steps to have the matter remedied. -The Local Authority reported that the drainage scheme which they had proposed for North Motherwell would cost 300, and as the rental was only "00, it was agreed to allow the scheme to lie over till next meetiug. The Clerk read a letter from his Edinburgh correspondent in regard to the formation of a police court for the burgh. His opinion was that they could establish a police court irrespective of the number of the population, provided they received the sanction of the Lords Justice-General and Justice-Clerk, and that the Town-Clerk could notact as Fiscal.

The Clerk was ordered to take the legal steps for receiving the sanction of the above authorities. There were several applications ta the Dean of Guild Court for the erection of new tenements. of the fireplaces, is the minstrels' gallery, with a rich wrought iron balcony front. I have spoken thus far only of the public rooms. In addition, the Mayor is provided with a dwelling-house on the second floor, to which as well asto his official apartments access is obtained by a private entrance.

Already, even hefore the hall has been formally opened, Mayor Hey-wood has entertained as honoured guests of the city General Grant and -Mrs Grant, vho are expected to visit Glasgow one of those days. Tiie Mayor's kitclien, placed on the topmost floor, is a tremendous place, with gi.gnntic Ore-places, spits equal to roasting whole bullocks, and aE the most recent culinary appliances. The decoration of the whole building has been carried out in the best taste, and with a wonderful diversity of ornamentation, which, whileit has doubtless cost a great deal of money, has produced some very attractive effects. The corridors, for example, are laid with marble mosaic, all patiently worked in with the hand, while the mosaic roof of the grand entrance glitters like frosted silver relieved with gold. Over the main entrance is the tower, rising to the height of 2St feet, and provided with a clock and carillons.

The hours will be struck (for as yet the clock is motionless and silent) on the tenor bell and the quarters chimed on eight others. A carillon machine will be placed in the clock chamber, with barrels pricked for as many tunes as there are days iu the months, with shifting appliances to permit of any particular tune being struck up at any hour desired, or peals at times of rejoicing. Tlie pea! of bells will form an almost chromatic scale of 21 bells, compassing within half a note of two octaves the whole to be in tuue from the largest to the smallest bell, the former being seven "tons in weight and the latter seven cwt. There are, it seems, only three other belis in the country larger than the largest of the Manchester oeal, namely Big Ben, which weighs 13 tons II Peter of York, 10 tons 15 and Tom of Oxford, 7 tons 12 cwt. What has all this magnificence cost Manchester? Before all is done, I believe a million sterling will have been expended, the interest on which at 4 per cent, is 40,000 a year.

A penny a pound in Manchester about 0000. so that if the Town Hall The Potato Chop. The Gardeners' Chronicle publishes the genera! results of an inquiry throughout the United Kingdom as to the Macrae, the distance accomplished bv the former condition and prospects of the potato crop. Hueakintr renerailv. it may be said that the being 70ft.

and by the latter 72ft. lOin. The crop will nrove an average one, although the tubers ran up to ine under a penny a pound about 3000. The jiifriisy ttt 4 per and is soiaa the payment of the hundred years. Like all are "small, and from ten days to a fortnight later games were witnessed by a large concourse spectators from all parts of the county, and the weather throughout the dav was all that could be netting to -r agst Ivmg vai.

ato r-eigravia nny, qw i each Free Forester aud Atholstone, 8 to 1 Fuchsia, 10 to 1 others. Broomstick led a short distance when King Vai, Free Forrester and Atiioistone went to tho front, King Vai winning easil7 by four lengths; tho same between second and third. Belgravia ally wa3 fourth, close up, and Traviatalast, tailed off. PJETTI- OX TUB COUBSn. St Leger 500 to 401 agst Silvio taken.

705 to 200 Chamant taken. 10 to 1 Foilta-ineblsau offered, 100,0 to 00 Strachino takeu freely and wanted, 100 to Plunger offered. 25 to 1 Strath-more taken. 40 to 1 SwiDg offered. Silvio, Chainact.

and Strachino were in force, but Fontainebleau and Plunger wera fishy. OBD35R OT EtlKSTNO. Welter Handicap. Kottingdean Slake-. 2.30; Eosebery Plate, Kemp Town Plate, 3.30; Rous Stakes.

Selling Welter Handicap, 4.30; Brighton Club Two-year-old Stakes. Beaten Welter Handicap, 5.30. tnan usual. ihe potato disease has made its appearance almost everywhere more or less, and in desired. ol of a qs in Bradford, the Town durable freestone, which some cases in an aggravated form, i he report for Lanarkshire is to the effect that "the potato EonhIll.

Tlte Lindsay Act. Un luesday evening the ratepayers of the village of Bonhill, to the number of about 70, met in Dalmonach Hall to consider the propriety of uniting with those of crops have a very healthy and luxuriant appear-; ance both in gardens and fields, and no trace of ny in the neighbourhood. tiie sown in company with a f'i-i who knows everything and we wrac to mills built of this free- disease is as yet observable on tiie tuners. Alexandria in the adoption of the Lindsay Act the latter having recently agreed to do so. After a loner -and desultory discussion on the various clause's of the Act.

a motion that it be adopted by to Messrs Lister -'aw, t'ae fashionable suburb of i in trio erection of which GLASGOW BANKRUPTCY COURT- YZSTEHDAT. (Before Sheriff Srass.) EXAMINATION OF WILLIAM BEL! Tbp. ba-nkruot was a merchant, at Fanldhouse, Bonhill in conjunction with Alexandria, and an amendment that its adoption be delayed in the meantime, were put to the meeting, when the amenumcuu vtu mcti uy o. ahlo Linlithgowshire. There were present Mr James million sterling has been aa! which are twice as large, and ahuo-t as handsome, as the l.ill.

Bradford is indebted for -'vperity to Scotchmen as well wrjMtiHe stores of freestone. Sly to me as we drove back to Aephossan. Co-operation. The quarterly general meeting of the members of theArdrossan Hntton. C.A..

trustee and air donn itrskiue. of Messrs Dixon Erskine, writers, agents tne Co-operative Society was nein xue aeuijuars Wall' on Tuesday evening Mr Win. Crawford, president, in the chair. From the report submitted wonts ot Isaac Hoiden, NEW INVENTIONS. (List of Applications for Letters-Patent during the -reek ending 4th August, 1877.

prejiarotl by J. H. Johnson' Day, Patent Aceiits, 115 St Vincent, Street, GiasKOw.) Trimcn. barges for carrs-ing sea Dooley, valves; Tyer, brakes; Uurrie, traveilins rags, wrappers, and aprons; Ferris, friction joint for toilet-glasses Under-rt-oofl. treatment of iron and iron ores: Bum.

rail sisals refilling sugar; M'Kenzie. steam boilers; Tiventyman, distillation; F.dison. telegraphy Beuuet, studs Baeeker, vices Eiafflings, revolving shutters: lackrill, envelopes; Stuart Grcig, machinery for reaping and rolling land Turton, spinning and throwing raw silk: Collier, exhibiting advertisements Fclton, umbrellas and sunshades Tver, float-valves for cisterns; Fathers, valves; Peudlebury, bleaching Cockburn, wheeled vehicles Wray, reaping machines Eastwood, cop tube; Selbr, metal tubes; JJreffit, measuring liquids for, bottling: Christie, small arms; Hanson, looms; M'Bane, securing stoppers in bottles. to the meeting, it appears that the cash received fm- mwlR sold'amounts to the sum of 2523, being St meeting no early iue went to i feil to be wholly paid oy special assessment me sequestration. The Bank-runt deponed that he began business on 13th Mav, 1875, as a grocer, and about nine months after he "also started as a fiesher.

He commenced with about 30, but he also borrowed 30. He had been bred a grocer. During the first year he turned over about 350 a month. At the end of the first six months he took stock and found that he was about square. He again made a balance an increase of 753 on the same quarter of last year, while the paid-up capital stands at S23 as as a cierK ana local burden would be excess oi our vu-y la- is" one of the wealthiest ment rate.

3ut it is expected that from 70, 000 Id. I he divisible pront lor tlie quarter to 311 3s 3d. It was agreed, after paying interest at is one oi the best of men, to 100,000 will be got ior the old buildings. from th rate of 5 iier cent, on capital, and malting tne iieu lie vcas returned to I and the Corporation derive pronts itiiu wj-j Kriaresborough, i their markets and water supply which will go about twelve montus alterwaros, ana ne had lc-r lor usual allowance towards the reserve fund, to declare a dividend of 2s 6d per 1 to members on their 448 18s 5d behind. That deficiency arisen through his outside business by breakages and damages to eoods in the vans.

On 5th December nly, I was told, a con- i far to relieve the ratepayers, who are at present "which was forwarded called upon to give something like 4s 9d per 1 STEAjSTEAEE EACES AND ATHLETIC SPOETS. These races and sports took place yesterday and proved a complete success. Tho dav was observed as a holiday, not only in Stranraer, but in Newton-Stewart. Glenluce, Port-William, and other place3. The concourse of spectators was therefore enormous, the regatta being entirely deserted in the afternoon.

The morning was very showery, but shortly before noon it cleared up, and the sun shone brightly during the rest of the day. The athletic sports took place in the Ball Green Field, and tlie entries forthe various races were large. There were no outside professionals present, the prizes being carried off by local competitors. The trotting matches took place on Cairnryan Koad. and the flat races ou the Sands.

The following are tho results OPEN FLAT A CIS. One mile and three-quarters. First prize, 25 second, 5. Seven ran. Robert Teenau's (Dumfries) Dick I Captain Maitlarid's Tina 2 Lawrence Walls' (Dumfries) Steeple Jack 3 FLAT BACK for Ponies 13 hands and under (confined to the county).

Three-quarters of a mile. prize, 5 second, 2. William 'Starrie's (Culhorn) Eclipse 1 Thomas H'Fadzean's (Fineview) Dumple 2 The third pony in the raco (Black Lass, ridden by a boy named Cunninshaml fell a abort distance from the starting-point, the rider underneath, but he speedily got up uninjured. OPEN TROTTING MATCH. Two miles.

First prize, 10 second, 4. Six ran. William Gilmour's (Girvan'J Stinchar Lass 1 William M'Robert's (Stranraer) Maid of Galloway 2 Mathew Caldwell's (Stranraer) Gtassorton Maid 3 TROTTING MATCH, for Ponies 13J hands and under (eon- fined to the county). One mile. First prize, 5 second, 2.

Four ran. M. O'Hares (Barnultoch) Donald Dinnie 1 Thomas M'Fadzean's (Ficeviewl Dumple 2 Mr P. Maitland's (Ciuhora) Davie Dinnie was first In by a long way. but was disqualified by the judge for having broke, and refusing to-pull up when ordered.

TROTTING MATCH, for Ponies 14j hands and under (confined to the a sweepstakes of Gs each, with 2 added by the committee. Two prizes. One mile. William M'Robert's iStranraer) Galloway Lass 1 Alexander HI'Neilhe's (Sandhead) Desperation 2 TROTTING MATCH (confined to the county), a ev-eepstakes of 10s each, with 3 added by the committee. Two prizes.

Two mile3. P. Maitland's (Culhorn) Davie Dinnie 1 M. O'Hare's (EarrmltocM Donald IJiririie 2 purchases, and Is 3d to non-mernoers, tne memDers winneoted with the Saltcoats branch receiving the nrrliTmrv rmrnoses. tne handloom weavers oi 1SV7S be made another balance, same dividend.

No lass than 20 new members MORTALITY RETURNS. The Eegistrar-General's return for the week ending Saturday last shows the rate of mortality to have been 21 per 1000. mJ bis deficiency then was 381 6s 8d. He next bavB been admitted durin2 the Quarter. Tl: position of the society is considered highly satis balanced on February 7 of the present year, when he was 429 3s 6d behind.

His last balance n-ii. r.i,rt,.-.,ftm;v We in Glasgow need not copy Manchester too literally in our Municipal Building Scheme, even though our average local assessments are much lower than theirs, being from 2s lOd per 1 in the case of rents under 10, to 3s 6d in those of 10 and upwards. We may indeed keep a long way within the Manchester proiect, and yet obtain Municipal Rnildino-3 worthy the second city of the -o iiaiicil hiai as one of many distin-is their town has given to the world. of Bradford is the business oio of Messrs Miiligan, the founder it Para-fries with the customary po -kct, reaching Bradford as a aed dying a cullionaire. In the garter are some half-a-r XitHisans, all from Dumfries, who 15 Leicester 31 i Oldham 17 Leeds 13 Plvmcratll 26 20 Liverpool 24 I Portsmouth 18 16 London 21 Salford 22 24 25 Sheffield 16 19 Newcastle 21 Sunderland IS 20 23 Wolverhampton 18 20 Norwich 12 Birmingham Bradford Brighton Bristol Dublin Glasgow Hull was mace up-on iviaj, had increased to 5S2 9s 9d.

He afterwards learned from the trustee that the balance was incorrect through the omission of liabilities amounting to 235 16s 6d He then resolved to sell the grocery factory. Strathspey. -Death of Mr Grant, of Carron. Mr William Grant, of Carron, Strathspey, died yesterday afternoon of erysipelas, after a long illness, at the age of 69. Deceased was educated at the Edinburgh University and while pursuing his studies there, an uncle left him a fortune, with part of which he purchased from his father, who was ia the East India Company's service, part of the Elchies estate.

Upon his. father's death the whole property came into Ids possession. For some twelve years he farmed the Mains of Carron, but relinouished it upon building Carron Cottage, business, and confine himself to tiie tiestier traae and he expected to get something for the goodwill, reduce the deficiency. He did not, 0 South bv the success of their I Empire. COLONIAL ANJ TORB1GN MAILS.

DB3PATCK AK AftRIVAi GLASGOW. General Post Omae. August 9. I can only hope that wnen Council fairlv take3 the matter as it Mr Forster who said that our Town however, succeed in selling the business, and when he stooped on 3d July he was 944 behind. His tmnte(l to 1408 18s Gd, and his assets, west to J- gland as porters and I hand nobody will be weak enougn to propose Dtje.

after deducting 34 of preferable claims, to 403 uy i partners! From Bradford to that we should have chimes, which, judging '-au-hour-by rail. Leeds has a frorn those at Bradford, are an inharmonious looks extremely well, but nuisanc I put np while in that town at the Australia. (South and Ikvine. TWn Council. At the usual monthly meeting of Council on Tuesday evening, it was stated that an arrangement was come to, vith the consent of all parties, to have the ford on the left bank of the river restored.

The Clerk reported that nothing had yet been done as to the rabbit burrows at the quarry. The tenant had been killing some of the rabbits, and the neighbouring tenaut had been satisfied but nothing had been done for the removal of the warrens. Mr Strathearn's half-yearly report on the burgh colliery, with accompanying plan of the workings, was submitted. In the workings connected with No. 1 Pit, the coal in the direction of the poor-house was nearly exhausted, and that at the head of No.

2 Pit there was about 400 tons of coal, of a kind for which there was only a local demand. The works had been regularly and properly conducted on both pits. The Provost stated that he had noticed in the local' newspaper that boring operations had been conducted in search of coal at various parts of the burgh land. He suggested the advisability of the Council getting copies of the section from the tenant. An application from Mr Murchland on behalf of the Marymass 'Race Committee, requesting permission for theerectioa of abar for the supplying of refreshments to those either inside or outside the paddock, was refused.

The expense of repairing the Parish Church was stated to be 150, 112 10s of which required to be paid by the burgh. Local Authority. At the Local Authority meeting ou Tuesday night, the Clerk reported that the Jocalities complained of in Dr Wilson's report had been alt attended to, and three or four closes had been put into a sanitary state in accordance with the wishes of the committee. The house in Swan's Close, which had been considered to be uninhabitable, had been found to belong to a Mrs Cuming, Greenock. Messrs Salmon Christie, acting as agents for Mr Greenock, communicated with that gentleman, stating the necessity of the houses being either put into a habitable state or else have the property shut up.

The clerk had received a communication from the Messrs Gilmour Christie saying that the Local Authority might have the tenements on payment of 10, and relieving the deponees from all charges of conveyance or otherwise. It was ultimately agreed to decline to purchase the properties, but to require that the inhabitants be removed, and that the houses be made either habitable or shut up. It was stated that several gentlemen had been applying for the post of public analyst to the town; and Mr Mathieson gave notice that at next meeting he would move that a public analyst be appointed. Mr Cowan introduced the question of the water cart, but as the rain was pouring at the time he did not meet with much encouragement, and no resolution was come to on the matter. Thurso.

Serious Accident A sad accident occurred last night a few miles from Thurso. Two young men, working at one of the pavement quarries, returning home stumbled into an unused quarry, falling a depth of 2i feet, One of the men is dreadfully injured, his skull being smashed. The other man is expected to recover. Both are Highlanders from Assynt. Thurso.

Dr Samuel Smiles, the author of "Self Help" and other popular works, is now in Thurso collecting- materials for his forthcoming Biography of Robert Diek, the Thurso Scientific Baker. Mr Smiles has been engaged for some time gathering interesting particulars of the late Mr Dick, and is now making a final search for additional partieulars among those who knew bis habits, tastes, and acquirements. St Andrews. Feiin Man Drovmtd-. A melancholy bathing accident occurred yesterday forenoon at the East Sands.

A young lad named Gorrie, belonging to Perth, who had ventured too far out of his depth, finding his strength failing, called out for help. Another young gentleman endeavoured to rescue him, but failed. The weather was fine, but there was a rather heavy BUtf along the beach, 9s 3d. lAng. 22.

5.15 p.m. Sept 5. where he resided up to the time of his death. Mr Southampton rin The examination was concluded, and ine statu Cratit. was an enthusiastic sportsman and a gene Aim.

30. 8.30 p.m. August 28. 2 Roman-Corinthian order, ami Hall One night I was falling into my beauty i tory oath administered. lAugust 18.

Aug. 21. B.3U P.JI. BrszilMoute Video, and. Chili.1 August iu.

re- sleeo. when at midnight the chimes struck up in front, the buihUui Parochial Board. This board held its PAISLEY MEETING. Aug. 17.

8.30 P.M. Thursdays, 7 p.ii. Saturdays, 7.15 p.jtt. 8.30 P.M. i.i i.

Ti. Sundays. rous landlord. For several years past he made an invaluable present of a number of heifers and bulls to hi3 tenantry and a few months ago he presented his Servants with 4300, and Rev. Mr Jupp, of the Aberloux Episcopal Church, with 1000, while noor were constantly receiving presents from outline our Koval txenance cmOUUl auiu auuuiuiuioe luiiuu au ww should aula acquaintance oe lorgoi.

uwass ay. PAISLEY PLATE. scale. A broad ihsht ot most airsravatina performance the bells, one oocuoied the chair. The assessments rlrandee.

100. 'Aug. up to the elevated plat- of them sadly out of tune, clanging and hammer- fixed as follows For relief 22. 5.15 P.M. 16.

8.30 P.M. Primesaulter, 3 yrs 50, T.ifct.Te vra 55. Moorhen. 4 yTS 100. 1-rinccss Alice.

3 yrs 50. Monksman. 5 yra 50. King of the Elves, 4 yrs 50, aio Hall stands, the entablature jr." in a dismally slow way through the whole of poor, 800: school-rate, 450 Aug. Aug.

Mondays. August 21. iAuguBt Vt. Ang. 20.

Tuesdays. Tuesdays. him. He was unmarried, and the estate falls to a 9. 5.15 48.30! Clifton Queen, 3 yra-50.

oo nassive I'orintliinn columns, mdiidv. At length the last note was sounaed, i An 250: registration (Denny am younger brother, Air tlenry Urant, oi rort iNatal. HUNTERS' AND TEOMANKY PLATE. and the rreat bell seemed sobbins itself to i istrictsl. cer SI.

1 no other business Duke of Wellington. 5 vrs. Amadine. 5 vrs. Brazil, tluenos Ayres, sc.

Canada, by Canadian Pacne Do. via United States. Cape'of Good Hope Cliina. Ceylon. A Singapore, 1 via 1 via Brindisi.

by French Packet. India, Gibraltar, and Malta, 1 uia Southampton. India EgypHic fta Egypt, via Naples Do (by French Packetl Mauritius (by French Packet). Natal Hew 1 and Prince Edwd: Island. Newfoundland New South Wales and New Zealand, via San Francisco 1 MilnGavis.

A Light Grievance. A M'ednea, 5.15 p.m. 8.30 P.M. Sundays, 8.30 P.M. Tue5davs.5;i5 p.m.

i. Nt a bit, of it. In half a niinntn tbfi i.l,o msrfino" was unimportant. The board The Twin, 6 yrs. Ranald, 5 yrs.

nublic meeting was held in the Hall, Cheapside, Speculator, 4 yrs. Chamant, yrs. Comin' thro' the Rye. 6 yrs. performance was renewed, and i writhed under i afterwards resolved itself into the Local Authority, Aug.

23. 5.15 48.301 when an assessment ui ex RENFREWSHIRE HANDICAP. yrs st onor. the leading feature is the the Musical Festival and take place. This is a yet quietly ornamented, its north end an organ which I arst-rate quality, and so big that cs once dined together in the are are also three law courts, re meetings and one for the and the Council Room.

The Aug. 20. lAuguae 20. August 20. poses; was voted tor tae lanuwaru The plumbers of Aber Milngavie, on Tuesday evening, to consider what steps ought to bo taken to induce the Gas Company not to insist upon imposing a charge of Is 6d per annum for meter rent.

The directors of the Gas Company, it appears, were formerly in the habit of charging meter rent, but the practice has a.du p.m. Aug. 9, 7 P.m. 21, 5.15 P.a. lAug.

23, 5.15 p.m. other two verses oi a tune wnicn at best is nothing to brag about. Nor poppy nor mandra-gora could medicine me, for that night at least, into the sweet sleep which those horrid bells interrupted. st Tb 7 4 7 2 6 12 8 5 Hopbloonv Cheveley. Roderick Dho, Teba, Ladybird, 9 7 9 4 6 8 5 7 12 7 9 Glyn Coquine, Vestal Moorhen Cioarhcad (late St Denys).

August 21. Queensland, via Southampton 5. 5.15 P.M.I Aug. IS, 8.30 P.M.I deen yesterday evening resolved to agree to tne the masters as to by-laws and payment for walking to country jobs, and a strike which was threatened, has thereby been The a dav extra for walking to Labyrinth, Aug. 14.

MILITARY HUNT CUP. Man. and been discontinued for nearly 14 years, itiey now, it is said, find it necessary, in consequence of the large increase of property in the burgh, to revive t.V.. aud have intimated to the consumers Reduction- ts the Price op Flour i T.vn The Leeds millers annuunon a Amadine, 5 yrs. I Speculator, 4 yrs.

5.15 P.M odauon assigned to the burgh VKt Aiming, United States, also) Canada, if addressed via S- United States United States West Coast of Africa. West Indies and Pacific GLASGOW HANDICAP. men art? ih over two miles from the municipal 4 lliurs. Wednes. Wednes.

AligttBt 14. Saturday, 7.15 p.m. Fridays. 8.30 P.M. st lb accordingly.

The meeting was largely eh an inadequate description j-ectie-n in the price of flour of Is per bag, been broken on the other side the present price for firsts 60s, seconds yrs a Little George, boundary, and 1b a-day for jobs over four miles dlsl annual meeting 'Aug. 16. 5.15 P.M. Aug. 15.

5.15 p.il. with 4 4 view to supply iue ueeueu fonfa as per stone bag. lAugust 28. lAngast 21. Zanzibar, via Southampton.

and Natal yra 4 3 4 4 3 Aug; 23. ..30 P.at.i 9 7 9 3 9 1 11 8 10 8 9 Queensbirry, Militant, Leah, Moorhen, Heathead (late St Denys), King of the Elves, Styx, 8 5 7 7 10 7 9 Escaps from a House of Mercy. Some oflhe shareholder, of the Northern Co-operaHve Ul LtO v-niiotv -oraa caused at tne tiouse ot Merev. v.i;s A Korrtcpn vesterdav evening. Despatches -to Austria.

Denmark, France, Holland, Italy, Nora-ay, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland, by London mails, box dosing at 5.15 and 8.30 P.ifc Little John, I believe, somewhere about id a pound in Leeds yields 3500, being about 300.000. The Clewer, on Tuesday morning, by the disappear- at which it was stated that the sales for the year was stated tnat we sawn iy y. -V SELLING HUNTERS' PLATE. Imiulll-a TITS 50. ance of a young lady inmate ot tnat institution.

had amoum nted to 109,941 16s Hid, and a dividend 1 of purchases was declared. 'aiimcipai buildings, wlnca I also buildings. Gilinpok Slly, 4 yrs 50. May Morn. yrs 30.

Deacusoharlo, 6 yrs 100. Speculator, 4 yrs 50. D. ot Wellington, 5 yrs o0. Little Bob, 5 yrs 50.

a great city. Scarcely worthy OBSKKVATfONS. Mada at PoUokshielda. Two Miles South-West of Glasgow. EIGHT O'CLOCK MOarTtMG.

oeverui sisters, vi mv.vj umicis vu uo on cvc i with the retreat went ir. search of the lost one, It was also resolved to increase the everv t- the nominal capital r1" Cormthianesque style, freely attended, and was presided over by Mr VV llliam Graham, West End Place. Various gentlemen expressed their views on the matter, andultimately a committee was appointed to confer with the directors, and report to a meeting to be held at a future date. Stislino. Highland.

Borderers. Yesterday afternoonthisregiauentwas paraded in the esplanade of Stirling Castle for inspection of arms, The inspecting officer was Colonel Peacock, commanding" 5Sth Brigade Depot After inspecting the regiment by companies, several of the" younger officers were called to the front in turn, and put a company through various evolutions. The men were marched in turn to the stores for kit inspection. Thereafter four companies were formed into line, and put through a number of exercises. The general inspection takes place to-day in the King's Park, and the regiment will be disbanded tfl-morrow evening.

who is about 17 years of age. It is supposed that she has run away. Gas asd Ice Account during the "Long Vweapy a quadrangle whose area is The Hall was finished in 1S69, and rlEO.OOO 100.000 for stone and fa e. remaining sum for furnishings, ah, the T.ivpmonl oav Stttixo." The amount of gas burned at the recent long sitting of the House of Commons, Thermometer-meter August, 'corrie- Wind. Mai.

in ledJ. OS a Mas. Miu. lifean. eun.

Thnr 2 29 76 W.S.W. 0-01 52 45 52-0 70 3 2918 0'02 62 61 53'5 68. Bat. 4 29-92 8.E. 61 37 49 0 67 Sun.

5 29-87 N.E. 0'13 64 37 50'5 73 6 29 73 E.N.B. 0'02 60 50 55 0 61 7 2B'43 E. 011 75 51 63 0 35 81 29-32 3.3. Q-35 68 45 58'5 68 SCKATOSTOGS.

Eoztrovor out of Greenock Handicap Piate. Hopbloom, Cheveley, Roderick Dhn, Teba, Ladybird. Glyn, Coquine, Moorhen. Princess Alice, Labyrinth, King of the Elves, 8tyi, Little John, Militant, Leah, Queens-berry Nap. Monksman, Little Rose, Woodman of Arden, Grandee.

Little Jess. Clifton Queen, Amadine, Chamant. Comin' thro' the Eye, Desdisohado. Ranald, Goddess, Aberdeen, Dub of Wellington, Little Bob, and Pnraesaulter. Order of Rukktno.

Paisley Plate, L30; Hunters' and Yeomnry Kate, 2.15; Kmfrewsbiie Handicap. 3: Military. Cop, S.4o; CUaesow Handicap, 4.30; Selhas Hunters' Plats, oJw. from 15,000 to 20,000. has again appeared in Woodside, near Aberdeen, and a family of eight persons have been admitted into the hospital One death has occurred, and one patient has been discharged cured, but the other six still remain in the hospital.

Prince William of Prussia has visited Woolwich, accompanied by a number of German officers. The Danish West Indies St John, St Cross, and St Thomas have been admitted into the Postal Union. 5 Peund of Corporation taxes. estimating it at 3 an hour, and reckoning that Town Killls in i was Irora nan-pas1- eign on mesuay exaaniLc where a night till five tlie morning ou ueanesday, go ei'tf XS is to be opened with great se'tn of next moatb. The hall is Eaiafall during twenty-four hours previeusr to observation.

would be something over itzo. lte ice melted on this occasion for cooling the atmosphere of the House cost 3 10s. Mayfair, vumo, au open space graceu.