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THE GLASGOW HERALD, DECEMBER 1873. PAISLEY, COURT OF SESSION. GREENOCK, Greenock Customs The following the previous day but not on oath, were then have never done. These and other grounds aro alleged as the causeiof the 'strike, A South Youksiiihe Oonnsitv Dispute Settled by ABDlTitATiOK. A dispute which' hiis been pro-beedlhg at the Manners Bai-ns-ley, since the 12th haB just, been settled by arbitration.

Tri consequence of powder being prohibited in two of the levels of the'colliery, the men asked for an advance for wedging, thp coal, llie demands' of the men being considered unreasonable, the dispute was referred the masters appointing two men, and the men two from the adjoiningpits, The award of the arbitratorscontains four awards with rcspeot to the wages tb be paid in future, Paukchove' Congregational Ciirincii. The annual' social meeting was held oh'Friday evening the Palmer, Granville, LL.B,, in the chair, Mr Gronville.rcported that the various organisations of the church were iri a' healthy and prosperous condition, and that, the membership they could count upon when they removed into the suburbs was now, In three years, just trebled, Mr Alexander Christie, the' treasurer, said that his financial report gave him greaterpleasure than any in the last quarter of a' century. Thuro had been a Bteady progress in the income of the ohnroh. and in the tbres yenrB there had been a total raised of nearly 2000,. Mr Christie also mentioned that the church assembling in Arley Chapel, Bristol, when it waa vacant last spring, had resolved at a large mooting to take the legal steps for giving Mr Gronvillo a call to tlieir paBfcorate, to piiiineed the Rev.

Samuel Hebditch. removed to named Mary Boots. A woman at the Polioo Conrtf of. stealing ID pairs of boots froL various shoe-shops in towj and was sen-. tenced to be imprisoned for 60 days.

Reset' op Theft. -On Saturday, at the Po too of orange-peel, wh eh she knew boxes, tSipqn hfilllG 113. tne mariiut Hub. Hoecx's Organ Recital Oi rnday evening this accomplished young tllird annual organ recital in the Bap tort "B' The church waa well filled, and Provost occupied the chair. The programme solutions from -ftlenaeiaanon, and Handel; and -the execution ol no p-of music elicited the warm approbation ot u-e audience, A Band of Young Thieves.

-At the Police Court, on. Saturday-Bailie Scott on -seven young dovs, wuoae to 11, were brought up for trial on a chruge theft. The names of the cl have been previously convicted of It-art -Hugh Steen, Edward oi-uanerty, William Wilson, John alloy, Charles M'Cormick, and Thomas Welsii. i young rascals succeeded in entering 6 bakeSouse, at 77 High on 1 nes-day and Wednesday niWa last by one of the windows, which had been, it is sup posed, left unfastened. They stole, on the hrtt occasion, two boxes of orange-peel ami live loaves, (Hid on the second night foul boxes oi raisins, Tbe raisins were found lying in tbe court by Mr Lang, and had been left there py row it is supposed, had been dis- turbedinth'eirncfarious work, Steen, M'Caffe'rty, Halley, and M'CormicR, were sentence" iu imprisoned for 20 days each; 'Caiman and Welsh received each 10 days the former to bo sonfined in tho Reformatory for five years; while Wilson, owing to his previous good character, was dismissed with an admonition.

Tub Convalescent Home as a Temporary understand that the committee of ladies who adminiater the affaire of tbe Con valescent Home, and of whom Mrs Arthur, Barshaw, la tbe convener, have consented to give the Local Authority the temporary use of tbe Home as an hospital for the reception of casos of coDtagiouB diseases, There arc certain conditions attached to the offer, which wili come up for discussion at an early meeting of the Local Authority, It waa at one time thought thai the committee would not be disposed to part witb tha building unless on terms that would not likely meet with general approval. For instance, the purchase of the Home at 1400, or by payment of an annual rental almost equal to a third of the proposed price, We have been Informed, however, that the committee of ladies, sympathising with tbe Local Authority in their present unfortunate dilemma of having the responsibility of providing for the proper treatment ol ao epidemio without possessing adequate iccommodation oi efficient sanitary organisation, have consented to give the Home on very liberal term9, The general opinion 1b, that if the Local Authority are successful in overmastering the existing epidemio, tbey should resolutely, and without delay, make reasonable provision lor any similar emergency in tbe future. If there bad been no Convalescent Home (and every one knows bow limited is its accommodation, it being only capable of providing room for some 20 beds), the Local Authority would have been obliged to erect a temporary hospital at a cost of at least 500, and that for a building that would but ill provide for the necessities of an epidemic of small-pox. Our authorities have the reputation oi being very thrifty men of business, but there are times and thcre are causes which justify an extraordinary outlay. Such are at present in existence anu it is to us uupcu that no spirit of fatae economy will be permitted to interfere with the discharge of their public duty, in attempting to lessen the dangers to which the public health is exposed by tbe present visitation of small-pox.

Yesterday there were 14 cases of smallpox in tbe Infirmary, with eight cases under treatment at home, being in all 22 cases, as compared with 10 at the beginning of last week. On Thursday evening last, there were 17 caBes known to the authorities, so that the increase in the number is sufficiently alarming to justify our observations. Fortunately, there has only been one death from the disease but although it has as yet only aaaumed a mild character in its symptoms, the number of cases that are being treated at homo will, in all probability, lead to the spread of the disease in tho town. The Local Authority have statutory powers to remove certain cases to the hospital, and to provide temporary lodgings to poor families whose houses are under process of disinfection. We are informed that the majority of the casea that have occurred come from Orchard Street a narrow, densely-populated, and close district but that cases have arisen in other and comparatively healthy districts.

Campsie. Mechanics' Jnslitution. The Rev. Dr Wallace, of Glasgow, lectured on Friday evening to the members of the Mechanics' Institution in the Town Hall, Lennoxtown, on Life and Scenery in the Arctic Circle The Laplanders Midnight Sun." Mr Gordon Wilson presided and introduced the rev. lecturer, who treated his subject in an able and interest-ing manner.

Kilsvtii. Dead. A widow, aged 78 years, named Jean Tennent or Laing, was, on Saturday morning, found dead in bed in ber own house, Main Street, where she resided alone. She waa last seen alive by the neighbours about six o'clock on the previous evening. Death is auppoaed to have arisen from extreme age and frailty, The supper of the Kilsyth Bowling Club took place on Iriday evening, in the Duutreath Arms Inn, The chair waa occupied by Mr John Hamilton, contractor, president of the club, and Mr Smith Anderson, mineral manager, acted as croupier.

On tha removal of the cloth, the usuatloyal aud patriotic toasts wero given and heartily responded to, after which the Chairman, in a few complimentary remarks, handed over to the successful competitors for the year four pairs of elegantly silver-mounted bowls, kindly presented for com-petition by gentlemen resident in the neighbourhood having a deep interest iu the welfare of the club. The names of the prize winners are Messrs John Hamilton, James Stark, John Glen, and JameB Biyson, each of whom suitably acknowledged tlieii acceptance of the gifts. Airdrie, Poultry and Pijeon Show. On. Friday and Saturday the annual show of the Airdrie Ornithological Society was held iu tha Market Buildings.

The show was one of the best ever held in Airdrie, there being a much, larger number of entries than last year, and the quality of the birds in all the classes was exceedingly good. In all, there were 287 entries, comprising poultry and pigeons alike. Tho young Spanish was a very fine class of birds, although small in number and the young dorkiugs were also very fair. Brahmas were pretty good, and the Cochins were splendid and greatly admired. The Scotch greys were equally good, and attracted some attention among the fanciers.

The four classes of Hamhnrgs were alike numerous and good, and the Polands were well represented by some beautiful specimens of line breeding, Tbe black- red game was perhaps the finest -class of birds in the show, the winner of the extra prize being in this class. The brown-red game was also large and good, and any other colour of game was likewise excellent. Ihe game-ban. tarn class, as usual at this show, was large, and of a first-class description. Any other variety of bantams waa very tine, and in large numbers.

The turkeys were an excellent class the ducks, being first-class. The pigeons were altogether a splendid show, ana Mr Edwin Robinson sold a pair ot young pouters for 10. The whole classes were well judged, and the awards gave general satisfaction. Jlaficiotis Tampering with a Steam Boiler. A.

wanton case of tampering with a Bteam boiler took place on Saturday morning on the premises of Messrs Baird Hamilton, proprietors of tho Airdrie Advertiser. About one in the morning, while tho printers were engaged preparing to go to press with the newspaper, three young men, having got an entrance to the premises, lifted the weight from the lever of the safety valve of the boiler. As there -was a pretty high pica-sure of steam at tho time, considerable alarm was created by the sudden blowing-off of the steam with such violence. The proprietors, being on the premises at the time, went of withe perpetrators of the mischief, who had bolted," and, within half-an-hour of the occurrence, had two of the defaulters in prison, while the third had confessed about the matter. The work at the printing office was interrupted for about two hoars by thsaweMef.

but fortunately no further dami 4onef TR'ADB NEWS, RAILWAY SERVANTS AND THE SHORT TIME MOVEMENT. A general meeting of raiiway'feervants was heir in the Moulders' Hall last night, for the purpose of' considering; the ten hours movement, 'W(r GjilOnaE WESiOH wife called to tee ohalry and introduced the business of the meeting by reading the clauses of the bill which it is proposed to introduce into Parliament next session, They ara.aa 'follow': i That Parliament empower tno aoaro or Trade, to appoint a numberof officers whoso duties; will he to form themselves 'into boards of purpose of 'examining and teSting'tile proficiency of nny applicant 'or candidate any. situation on any railway, the duties of whioh may be considered Buffielcntly'important to 1u Jhe application of a teut'necessary rind, also, that the following heads beianforced by the.same boardB 1 PRBUinKABT TBAIKflMs 'Tli 'That'rio'paVty be appointed or promoted to the of guard, brakesman, pointsman, signalman, foreman, platelayer, waggon or carriage InBpoctor, locomotive inspector, foreman fireman, or statidnmosterj Who baa not undergone a preliminary training with a view to examination by the officers appointed by the Board of Trade, and given satisfactory proof to such officers of having attained the necessary proficiency for Whatever situation the parly is intoudod to be appointed to, That no one be appointed to any situation the dutios.of which' affeot In any degree the safe transit of trains without having been examined bv said board, and having given satisfactory proof of tho' poBsess'ion of borough knowledge of all the duties- he1' Is about to undertake. Certificates of nroficienov to he rmntpd hv finid'board to success ful candidates, which shall be tho only guarantee to railway companies or their officials that the necessary proficioncy has been attained. "IV, Railway companies or any of their offictbls who may appoint any person to any situation for which a certificate Is necessary without having ascertained that snob' a person actually licilds a certificate applicable to such a situation 'shnll be liable to a penalty.

(The Secretary said 25 had been suggested as the penalty,) "MAXIMUM HOURS OF LABOl'B. That no railway servant be oil duty longer than ten hours at any given time, nor he again called on duty until after a lapse of 'fourteen honrB, unless in the case of accidents; and in such cases, whatever period? the servants may have been on duty, corresponding periods must elapse before the same servants are nguin called upon to take duty, "SPEED OE. TRAINS, i "VI. 'She maximum speed of any train not to exceed thirty-five miles an hour, and no facing points to be entered upon at a greater speed than fifteen or twenty miles. per hour and all facing points on main lines to be abolished whore there is a possibility of doing so.

uruKE r'owBit. VII, That all railway companies be compelled to adopt whatever brakes have beon proved to the entire satisfaction of tbe Board of Trade officials as a thoroughly efficient traln''Btopping apparatus, BLOCK SYSTEM AND SIGNALS. VIII. That the block system and the inter locking of points and cignals be carried out on all main lines; and that as far as practicable there should be a uniform system of working' the lines over the country, and also uniformity of plant, COMPENSATION TO SERVANTS, IX, Before this can. be attained there must, be a repeal of Lord Campbell's Act of Masters and Owing to the groat number and riroirl increase of Serious and fatal accidents to servants while in the discharge of their dutiesr-the companies having little or no direot interest at stako in these results gonefnlly caused by overpressure of work on men, or limited accommodation for tbe ever-increasing traffic, the companies be held liable to give compensation to sufferers by Buch aocidents, or those dependent on thorn," A trood deal of discussion followed.

One of the sneakers stated that on one occasion last week be 11 1 tnr, wrougni continuously tor a pttrjou 01 113 uuura. Another said that ho wrought 00 hours in three days last week; and there was a general concur rence 01 opinion mat tne nourg 01 laDour were, as a rule, much too long, Another complaint brought prominently forward was, that while a certain sum is deducted from the pay of all railway servants, by way of insurance against accidents, the railway companies too frequently fail to perform their part of tbe bargain by declining to pay a single penny to any tlieir employes wno may nave ueen injured in their service. An opinion was expressed that the public might perhaps think the present demands of the railway servants somewhat unreasonable, considering the low dividends paid by the various railway companies but to this it was replied that any improvement in dividends should not.come out or tne pooneis or employes, xne feelintr of the meeting was unnnimoilBy in favour of the proposed bill, and a committee was appointed to meet with the members of Parliament for the city for the purpose of enlisting their support. RAILWAY SERVANTS AND THE DUNDEE M.P.'S. A rlermlation.

consisting of upwards of one hundred railway servants, from the Dundee branch of the Railway Servants' Association for Scotland was received on Saturday evening in the Burgh Court room, by Sir John Ogilvy, M.P.,and James Teaman, m.f, Tne aeputaiion laid Deiore the members various suggestions which the association considered should bo passed into law, in order to improve tho condition of railway servants and give greater protection to the public. A long conference ensued, The Secretary stated that he worked on an average 16 hours per day, and was only paid at the rate of common time for extra work. The guards seated that tlieir regular hours were 72 per week; and other servants stated they wrought 84 regularly. No murine driver served anv regulartraining. He was first stoker, and after six months, or perhaps a year, was made engine-driver.

Neither signalmen nor pointsmen were examined as to fitness before being appointed, although it was understood that they knew something about the duties. The men a rmnrlo truiYm worlctd sometimes 20 and 24 hours a day, because their time of running waB necessarily 1 rIM.a-a nrai.a rte oa very u-iegu iiu. auo.u to what time servants should work. Signalmen and nmntcmon bad 84 hours ner week. Tho ten hourB' system was perfectly practicable, as tbe principle was already at work on the Caledonian line at Perth and Aberdeen, where there were relays of eight hours each, Sir ohn Ogilvy and Mr Yeainan thought the working hours' altogether excessive, and wondered how men working bo long could eik.

Tbev would be clad to support any remedy as to that and the other points, they would bring them before the railway department, of the Board of Trade and see whether thare might be any objeotion to them, However, they wished to be iioirl imrnmmittedto anvthincr. anifree to give any proposed measure their best consideration and any Li Uibw miihl. be able to afford. The deputation then thanked the local members, and retired. rrur.

TniBuna nv Glasgow. An aacvetratemeet- Hih ininera was held on Saturday, in tbe Crown Halls, 52 SauchiehaU Street Mr Robert t.ba chair. On the motion of Mi- Thomas Hutchison, it was resolved, "That we, of Glaseow. make a demand for an ad vance of one halfpenny per hour upon our present rate of wages, to come in force on and after the 1st day of April, 1874." It was also resolved, That we, the joiners of GlaBgow, ask our employers to acceds to our demand for the payment of wages weekly on and after the 1st day of April, 1874. Carldkb Minebs' Association.

-A meeting of the above association won, mi 'uujr Kir Mr M'Neil. miners' acent. Larkhall Mr Brown, miners' agent, Wishaw; and Mr Abercrombie, miners' agent, Carluke, The chief topics dwelt on was the necessity and benefit of combination. That a successful union had not been reached waB not so much owing to the hostility of the masters aa the apathy of the men. The meeting was urged upon to go on accumulating a fund till it reached 1000, and then they would be in a position to redress their grievances, Wishaw.

JuMfwf; of Engmefceepers, A meeting of the engtaekeepers connected witn tne Uoltness Trnn Oompanv's Works at Newmaina and Garrion- gill, was held in Burt's Hall, uamrjusnetnan, on Friday night, to take into consideration the wages question, wmcn woo aiacuBseu consiaerariie length. It was unanimously agreed that deputations appointed at this meeting wait on employers on Monday therequeBt for an advance of wages, which, if not acceded to, the men agree to give the usual notice oi a anys prepara tory to leaving the employment, Kirkcaldy. Labourers on Strike. The labourer pmnlnvfld in litrhtinrr and loadim; the a team em at the harbour struck work on Friday night for higher wages. The "lumpers," as they are called, were receiving 6d per hour for day and night work ll.A:n ta tlf 1, l.n tVM tUlftG, MUM VMV1L UCimtuu a iuu vuujr u.

iaiiu utmu and a half for night hours. Other men have been put in their place. The Strike of South Yorkshire Miners. Considerable excitement was created in Barnsloy on Saturday, on it becoming known that a number of police had been telegraphed for to the Monk Bretton Colliery, a few miles from tho town, where the miners struck work on Thursday. The wholo of the available wore at onto despatched in a large 'bus, and on reaching the colliery where the mp.n were about to bo ooid thov wore received With loud cheers, and the minors, at once fraternised with the police.

Many of the men declared that the masters had sent for the police with a view of creating a disturbance. The men held a meeting the samo day at their lodge near the colliery, when a resolution was passed unanimously not to go in tu thnii. rriHvnnees were settled, whether tbe union support them or not. The men complained that tho decision of tho arbitration of 1872 has never been carried out. The rails were to bo laid up to the face of the coal by the masters, whioh is not done, They were to receive 3Jd per cart for removing dirt, which is put on one side, and they do not receive anything for it.

The masters agreed to fetch the coal away from the face, which they aro the Customs returns for the montn em mB tho 30th November, and for the corresponding months of tho two previous years 30,433 9s 3d; 100,409 lbs 7d; 1871, 84,270 2d (id. Tub Late Suseectbd Wife Murder, A post-mortem examination of the body of Mrs Koan waB made on Saturday by Drs Auld and Whiteford, the result ofwhiea has not officially transpired, but we understand death is believed have resulted from violence. Kean, the has been examined beforo the Sheriff, and committed to prison. The Small-pcx Epipemtc A considerable numberof small-pox oases are still under treatment in Greenock, and, notwithstanding the efforts which have been put forth, there still remains every necessity (or increased vigilance on the part of the authorities and' the inhabitants, in order to extirpate this loathsome disease. The new hospital at Craigleknowes is not yet finished, but at present the accommodation provided in the Infirmary is sufficient for the treatment of patientu brought there, Singular Accident to a Steamer in a Graving Dock.

For some time. past the Clyde-built iron paddle-steamer Jaguriba; of Pernam-bnco, has been undergoing an extensive overhaul tho newgraviug Greenock, by Messrs Henry Murray Port. Glasgow, In consequence' of the action of -shell fish, on the iron of the hull of tho vessel while trading abroad, the rivets, kc have been partially destroyed, and large numbers of theni are being replaced, and the bottom of the veBBel otherwise renewed. On Friday evening, information waa given that, another named the Ellen Finlayson, was alsd to bo received into the dock for repairs and the workmen engaged on the steamer wero at once employed to wooden plugs into the holes in the vessel 8 Bottom cauaea by the removal of tbe old rivets. It would appear, however, that the holes were not sufficiently closed to keep out the water, for subsequently, on tbe gateB being opened it waa found thatalargoquautity of water had got Into tbehold of tho steamer, and in consequence oi this she soon began to career from side to side in a most alarming manner, A largo body of men were at once sot to work with tackle to endeavour to keerj the Bteamer on even keel, but all their efforts were in vain, for no sooner was she lifted! off one side than she foil over on tho other, and it waa only her broad patiaie ooxea wmcu pre-vented her capsizing altogether, Eventually the steamer drifted over close to the south side of the dock, when she fell over with orash on the port Bide, and the eponson of the paddle-box alighting on the quay smashed the whole frame and woodwork into match wood, The damage done is considerable, the paddle-box having just been renewed.

After a time the water was withdrawn from the dock, and the steamer having been placed on the blocks again, her repairs will be proceeded with. Ardrossan. Vwelt, Ashore, The Conqucroi snd Welsh scboonef noticed in oui impression of Friday as having gone aBhore behind the break water, were towed off on Friday night and taken into the harbour, having seemingly suffered little damage, Port-Glasgow. Fatal Result of ihe Oig Accident We regret to state that Mr Thomas Hyndmal, buildor, who was so seriously hurt by a fall from his machine at Kilmalcolm, on Friday, euccumed to his injuries about 9 o'clock on Saturday morning, he never having regained consciousness attcr the sad occurrence, Mr Hyndman was 27 yearB of ago. He has left a widow and two children to mourn hiB untimely decease.

Bird Show. The first attempt at an ornithological show in Port-Glasgow wae made the UddtellowB Mail, unlespie uine, on Saturday. Fifty three birds wore exhibited, and the competition was on the whole good. Lanark. Penny Reading.

In the Good Templar Hall, on Saturday evening, tbe first of a series of these entertainments took place, under the auspices of the two Lanark Mr John Robinson, teacher, was chairman, and made some very appropriate remarks in his opening address, The programme was varied aud attractive, including readings, recitations, songs, gleeB, and instrumental pieces. Mr Torrance, Wishaw, rendered, in an effective style, George Roy's Railway Chase." Mr M'Laren presided at the harmonium, and a quadrille band, under Sergeant Dent, bandmaster of the 2d Royal Lanark Militia, was present. The hall was hlled every part. Kilbarchan, Electors' Heeling. A meeting of the Liberal electors of the district waa held in the Tcmplara' Hall, on Friday evening Mr Wm.

Green in the chair. The Chairman stated that the committee appointed at last meeting to receive the names of those in the different districts who are willing to join tho new Liberal Association had riven in a report, from which it appeared that 68 electors and 151 non-electors bad already enrouea, ana inere was every pru-hahilitv of the numbers beinc increased. A committee waB appointed to conduct the local business of the association, Mr Archd. Craig being appointed convener, Captain Hodgart delegate, and James Miller secretary. Dalry.

Supposed- Case of Drowning. A girl named Ellen Hay, ten years of age, and residing with Mro Waugh, Garnock Street, Dairy, went out on. Saturday, about mid-day, for the purpose of drawing water from the river, which runs close by, and, not returning In a reasonable time, her guardians became alarmed, and inquiries were at once made, but without avail, A search party, along with the.pSEefe, went down the'batiks of the river for some distance, but had to return, owing to darkness setting in, It is feared that the girl must have been carried down the river, as a strong current was running at the time, and the steps from which the girl would draw the wator were flooded, Nothing had been heard of tbe missing girl up till a late iinnr on Saturday niaht. Public Library. The annual general meeting of the members of this library was held on Thursday evening, in the Town House, The treasurer a report showed to tho credit of the library a balance of 6, which was voted for the purchase of new boobs, The office-bearers for tho ensuing year were appointed, Dunoon.

Police CommiMionrrs.A meeting of the Police Commissioners was held on Friday evening Provost Smith in the chair. The Clerk submitted a letter from the Caledonian Insurance Company, agreeing to grant a loan of 14,000 for the Commissioners, and 2430 for tbe Local Authority at 4J per cent. The correspondence with MrC. G. Forsyth, regarding the drainage of a part of Auchamore Road, was read, and it was agreed to accept of Mr Forsyth's offer, viz.

to lay down the sewer at his own expense as also a proposal from Mr C. G. Foi'syth to lay down a main sower in part of Agnes Street, provided the Commissioners would supply the pipes, -which was accepted. A copy of the summons in the action of reduction of tho late election of Commissioners, at tbe instance of Mr Gavin Hamilton, was submitted, and the Law Committee reported that the opinion of the Solicitor-General had been obtained in the matter, the substance of winch appeared in tho Herald on 24th November. The Clerk was instructed to take the necessary steps to defend the action.

Mr Wm. Campbell gave notice that he would move at next meeting that the boundaries of the burgh be extended to Berry Burn, so as to include tho Kilbride district." TCtt.maunock. A vrshive Poor-Law Associa tion. The quarterly meeting of this body was held in the office of the inspector of poor on Saturday. After the minutes baa Deen reaa and confirmed, a number of cases Were discussed and disposed of.

Permissive Bill. la the Temperance Hall on FridayBailie Douglas in the chair a deputation from the United King dom Alliance addressed a public meeting on we Permisaivo Bill. The Hon, Neal Dow, U.S. Capt. Brotchie, Greenock Mr Raper, Manchester Mr Stevenson, Glasgow, and other gentlemen, annl to the resolutions submitted to the meet ing.

There were three of these, jvhicli were carried; The first referred to the evil results of tho liijuor traffic, the second commeuded tho principles of tho Permiasive Bill, and the third urged the formation of committees to secure the return oi only those municipal and parliamentary candidates favourable to the bill. An amendment was proposed to the third the bill was uncalled for unnecessary but met with no seconder, The proceedings were closed with votes of thanks to the deputation and the chairman. A fyrge number of Good Templars wero present, Heeling of A jrsh ire Teachers. A meeting of Ayrshire teachers was held in tne Ayr Academy on Saturday-Dr M'Donald in the chair-to consider rulea for tho proposed m-sooiation of Ayrshire teachers, Ibero. was a alterations, wem i6.v- tended to include all teachers, male and female, "nil flflllt CIlKUKW education, Four meetings are to i "j-niarnock alternately.

Willi UIC OUTER HOUSE-SiTUUDAT, November 20, (Bofore Lord Okmidale.) THE ACTION FOR BREACH OF TROMISE AGAINST A CIERGYMAN. In the aotion for damages forlrteaoh of promise of marrlas3 at tha instance of Mies Cooper, Wigtown, againBt the Rev. Cullen, Wigtown, issues were adjustod to-day, and a commission granted for the examination of Thomas Cooper, brother of the pursuer, now, in Calcutta, (Before Lord Gifford.) Action of Declarator, The record was closed to-day in an action of de clarator at the instance of Wm. Fraser, Town-Clerk of Inverkcithing, against tho ante-nuptial marriage contract1 IfuStees. The dbcument constituting the trust was executed between Wm, Patcrson, writer, Glasgow, and Margaret Hastings, afterwards his wife.

The object of the action was to have the pursuer's right declared to certain lands near Paisley, subject only to two bonds for a thousand, pounds each, and to an annuity of 100 for Mrs Patorson, The pursuer states that Patcrson was.sequestrated on 31st July, 1872, and his estate was banded over to his trustee the lands in question among the reBt, These have. been put up by the trustees to publio roup, and have been bought by tho pursuer, subject to the burdens in question. The trustees claim the property1, in reBpect of the ante-nuptial contract entered into between Patcrson and Miss Hastings, afterwards Mia Patarnon, under which the property in question, and 1500 belonging to Miss Hastings in ner own right, were vested, ontircly in the trustees for tho payment of an annuity of 100 to her in the event of her surviving her husband, and for division1 in foe to tho children, if opy, of tho marriage, Tho marriage was in September, 18G9, Paterson becoimo bankrupt in July, 1871. and the trustees state that they have never disputed the right of the trustee on the bankrupt's estate to draw the full rents of tbo property iu question during Taterson iiietimo, ana tms was stated to tue pursuer beforo the action was raised. They also state that the pursuer was aware of the existence of the marriage contract when ho bought the pro perty.

Mrs t'aterson; conjoinuy wnu ut trustees, states that Paterson at the date of the contract was a writer in Glasgow, in good practice, and was apparently in good circumstances, His life was insured for a thousand pounds, and she believed him to bo solvent and possessed of considerable means, and in consideration of the provisions under that sho agroed to make over to trustees the sum in question, which belonged to her iu her own right. The pursuer, on tbe other hand, sets forth that Paterson was insolvent at the date of tho contract, and ever since up to the date of his sequestration, and be pleads that it was a grossly unreasonable and excessive provision to make for the children, having regard to the necu-niary position of Paterson at the time of the making of the contract. Counsel for the Pursuer Mr Balfour, Agents A. W.S, Counsel for the'Trastees Mr Marshall, Agents Murray, Beith Arurray, Counsel for Paterson (for his own interests and as Administrator in Law for his wife and children) -Mr, Robertson, 'Agent W. Glen, S.S.O.

Milngavie. Saturday Evening Entertainments. The first of a series of musical and literary entertainments was given in the hall. The singing was by party, under the leadership of Mr Wm. Bulloch and tho readings by Mr John Hunter, limcrald mil.

Mr David wureKor presided, Johnstone. Fire. Yesterday afternoon, between four and five o'clock, a haystack of considerable dimensions in Graham Street, belonging to Mr John Sharp, contractor, was discovered to bo on fire, but was extinguished before much damage was sustained, without the assistance of tbo lire-engine, which was called out. The fire, which attracted an immense crowd of spectators, is auppoted to have been occasioned by boys smoking. Kilcreooan and Cove, Lecture.

On Friday evening, a lecture on Egypt, Sinai, and Petrn, was delivered in tho U.P. Church hero, by Mr W. Maughan, of Kilordeu, Roseneath. There waa a good attendance, Mr Maughan'a graphic and pitiireaquodo3cription8, delivered with great elocutionary effect, were listened to with earnest attention, and frequently applauded. Tho proceeds of the lecture are to be devoted to the purchase of coals for gratuitous distribution in the neighbourhood, Anstruther.

The Haddock FUWng. Twenty boata proceeded to sea last Monday morning, but fully half that number put back for shelter in the course of the forenoon, The few crews that remained out in the gale experienced very rough weather, and lost a large quantity of their gear. Tho takea were consequently very email, the total from seven boiita being three tona. The weather during the whole week continued very boisterous, but, notwithstanding, the fishermen determined to make another ottempt to earn something before the week olosed, and 39 boats, manned by 310 men, loft for the fiahiug ground on Thursday evening and were on the aea until Saturday morning. With the heavy aea that was running, it was found impossible to cast the wholo of the lines in safety, and tho result waa that the takes were again small, the highest being 12 cwt.

The fishing, however, was very general, the average over 30 boats being 8 cwt. The catch for the season is now 224 tona. The prices last week ranged from 10a to 13a Cd per cwt, Kirkcaldy, Shipping. With the view of accommodating the increased shipping of the port, large sheds are at present in course of erection in the vicinity of the harbour, while additional pier accommodation is also under contemplation. Suicide.

A distressing case of suicide has occurred in the neighbouring villago of Thornton. On Friday night, David liilgour, a spirit ttealer, left hio house, and was amissing for some hours. A 'search was made, and his r1nnd body wa3 found at the bottom of a draw well, into which be had leapt, and thereby deprived himself of life. Scliool Fees. in the neighbouring parish of Dysart, considerable excitement has prevailed during the nasi fow days on account of the school board mcreaseu tuo raiu ico, iuiu ujuuicu payment in advance.

A meeting of ratepayers 1 j.i. i .....1 waa neia on snuay w-uiuu. uuuoo changes were vigorously proteated against, and solutions passed requesting the school board to reconsider their decision in those matters. Many of tho Dysart people leel tne increased chargos for education all tho more keenly on account of tho public works there having been placed on something leas than three-quarters time. Maryiiill, Sudden JJeam oj a soiaier.va Saturday night, shortly before 10 o'clock, one of the Royal Engineers named Frederick Peacock, a native of Lincolnshire, stationed at the new Garioch Barracks, was walking along Main Street, arm-in-arm with Samuel Shore, when Peacock's foot slipped and he fell heavily on the povement on the back of Jiis head, Shore falling on the top of him.

When Peacock was lifted up, Hood was flowing from a wound on the back of his head. Two of Poacock's companions came np and carried him away, and before they had got to tho barrack gate he was dead. Shore Bitys Peacock got a severe fall, his head striking the pavement with great force. Pea-cook was a young man of about 30 years of age, and much respected by hio companions. Man Tho bodv of the man named Anthony M'llhennoy who went amissing on the- night of Saturday tne 101a aiuvbuiuoi, found yesterday forenoon in the Forth and Clyde Canal, opposite the Maryhill Ironworks.

It was in bd advanced state of decomposition, and bore some markB about the face and neck. Dr Hay, Maryhill, has examined tho body, but cannot say what was the cause of death until a post mortem examination is uum. Pnrn'hittl Ttruirrt This hoard met in the Town Hall on Friday-Mr Hugh Stewart of Tonder'ghie presiding. The assess-ment for this year is fixed at Is, against Is 3d last year tho educational rate, 4d, to be levied nnimllv from owners and tenants. Mr Cannon moved, and Mr Carter, seedsman, seconded, the granting of 20 to the Cdal.Club, Several members deeming this incompetent, further con-sideratton of the proposal was postponed till next meeting.

Tbe 15th inst. waB fixed for the consideration of appeals, and alao of the circum-stances of those parents of whom there is a great number who plead inability to pay tlie school fees. It appears that tho number of registered poor of this parish for the past year waa 107, whose aliment amounted to 500 9s 3d, and tho casual poor 30, on whom 22 lis 3d was expended, In addition to this, aliment has been given to non-resident paupers to tho amount of 42 18a Id for the keep of lunatics in asylum, 110 7s lOd; for inmates of poor-house, 28 Is Id and 19 9b Hid waa spent on education. The amount of assessment at Is 3d per pound, on 16,64 18s Id of net rental, was 1040 lis lid, of which 1013 19a 7d was col-lected. The aaaessment fixed for the neighbour-ino parish of Glasserton is 9d, comnared with Is per pound last year and the Bchool rate is 3d per pound, payable equally by proprietors and occupiers.

to in THE BIRMINGHAM CATTLE SHOW-SATURDAY. This widely-famed annua! exhibition of fat stock, sheep, pigs, poultry, roots, and implements is quite equal in merit todta predecessors, and the-quality and quantity the exhibits -'still maintain for it the reputation which It has held for bo many seasons. The total number of entries, is 2913, being an increase over those of 'laat yoar by 24, The- list of cojvtributora to the Bhow inoludos the1 names of tho most noted breeders and feederB In the' and many oFthe ahlrrtala have come from1 distances; of threb or four hundred miles, Improved, inodes of feeding, and the great attention which'has been bcqtowed tbo breeding of cattle during late years, have combineid to feise the. standard ol quality, phape. weight in stock until it' isi now nearly perfection.

The competition, especially among horned stgok, is Very keen, and, the judges have' fouhd considerable dimculty in. arriving at their decisions In several The. finest classes in the 'yard are undoubtedly the Horefords ahdtho. shorthornB. -The ahimal which thie' year bears off' the highest honours of the show ia a shorthorn shown by Mr Edward Wortlay, of Uppingham, It won the Elkington Challenge Cup, valued at 100, and another 100 for being tho beBt shorthorn, To these, achievements it added that of being the heaviest animal in the show, winning 10 for this distinction, The Scotch exhibitors were present in strong force, although they wore unable, as on some former occasions, to carry ofl the very highest honours.

Mr James lUd of Gieystohe, Alford; Aberdeenshire, won the 41100 prize for the best Bcot with a very pretty heifer bred by Mr William Brown; of Link-wood, Elgin. Mr M'Combie's ox was the best of five exhibited, but although maBalve, arid possessing many fine points, it was not bo good a Bpecimen as Mr M'Combio has shown here before many a time. It weighed 22 cwt. 3 and measured 9ft, 9in. Mr Henry Adamsonrau MrM'CombfC' close, aiid came in for second honours, Mr Adamson's ox was bred by Mr G.

Maopherson, Glenrinoes, Forres. Sir Walter Trevelyan of Wellington, Northumberland, took a prize for a fat cow a cross between a shorthorn and a polled breed. The following ore the other north country awards i Mr Jamoa Hold, Orctstono. Alfnrd, AbordcouiQiIrt), sued ti years and Ii mouths, i'ulled oxen or ulcers ol any ngo-lst ami eitra prize ot 10 given by the butchers ol Birmingham for heaviest Scotch ox, William M'Oomble, Ebu M.lVmiyfout. Aberdeen, aged i years and 6 months 3d, Mr Henry 1), Adarason, Balqnliora, Allord, Aberdeen, aged i years end highly commended, Mi 1'hotnM Itoss, Hillheail.

Forrca, tged 1 yeus and months, West -Hiuhluud oxen or Btoers of any age 1st, Ilia Grace the Duke of Rnxburclie, Floors' Oastle, Kelso, agod 5 yean and, 3 months; id. James Watson, Wurley Hall, Blrmlncham, aged about 5 years. Scotch cows or helferolst, Mr Jas. Iteld, Oreystono, Alfoul, Aberdeenshlro, aged 4 years and months and three days For other pure breed and cross-bred animals Fat oxen and stcerB, exceeding 3 years end 3 months old-lst, Mi Elchard Heath Harris, Forres, Morayshire aged 3 years arid 0 months; 2d, Alexander Brown, Banbhoune, Ackllngton. Northumberland, aged ,1 years 7 months oommended, and extra price of 10, glvcu by butchers oi Birmingham for the heaviest orossed-bred ax Messrs J.

W. Martin, New-market, Aberdeenshire, aged a ycara and 8 mouths. Fat steers, not exceeding 3 years and 3 months old, 1st. Mr Henry A.uuiison. Balouham.

Alford. Aberdeen. aged i ysari and nearly is weeks. Fat coivs-lst, BIr Walter C. Trevelyan, Wellington.

Northumberland, agod 8 years and 0 mouths. Fat heifcra-lst, Messrs Martin, Newmarket, Aberdeen, aged 3 years and 9 months 2nd, Mr H. Hewitt, Norton Court, Taunton, aged 3 years and 10 months, and heilera Tho Kev. Walter Sncyd, Keele Hall, KeHcastle-under-Lymo, aged i yearsfrud 2 mouths, THE BIRMINGHAM DOG SHOW. LOCAL EXHIBITS AND PHIZES.

Birmingham, November 30. This show is a givat success. The judging of the ige was not -finished till a late hour last evening, and the doors will not be open to the public till to morrow morning, ice number ot entries this year is 945, against 911 last year. They comprise 559 sporting dogs and 385 dogs not need in field aports. Nearly 1000 will be given away in prizes.

There are this year 103 classes, new departments being oponed for dachshunds, St Bernards, English snort-tailed sneep-aogs, nuu-augs, ana nuu-iorner bitches. The entries include animals trom all parts of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland and almost all the celebrated dogs of the kingdom are present or represented by their lineal descendants, TUe following are tue exuiuua uu prizes irom Glasgow and all Scotland the Hon, W. Arbuthnott, Halton, Montrose, took both 1st and 2d prizes in the class of small size spaniel dogs ho also obtained the 1st and 2d prizes for bitches of the Bame breed, Mr Gavin Addie, View Park, Bothwell. exhibited in theclnss deerbound dogs, but failed to obtain a prize. A Birmingham exhibitor had that honour, Mr Wm, K.

Blair, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, exhibited in the class ekye Ccrner dogs, but did not take a prize. Mr J. C. Carrick, Carlisle, exhibited in the class otter hound dogs, but failed to obtain a prize. With a bitch of the same breed he was more fortunate, that obtained the only prize of her class, He also extumted two Dandie 11111-mont terriers, but neither of tbem got a'prize, Mr Carrick, Carlisle, exhibited in the claBs retriever dogs (smooth or wavy coated), and was highly commended.

He also exhibited a Bedlington terrier, but that failed to receive notice. Mr A. Clark, Aspatria, Carlisle, obtained the only prize awarded for beagles (bitches). Mr Joseph Dickinson, Bellevue House, Shottley Bridge, Durham, exhibited three mastitt aogs, one ot wnicu received the second prize, another was com-menrloil. third did not receive mention.

He also exhibited a smooth haired terrier, but that failed to obtain a prize. Mr vvm. it, uicKinson, Prescot Field Lodge, vitl lantz Green, Durham, nohlhitwl a mastiff doe. but it did not gain a prize, Sir Frederick Graham, Netherby Hall, Longtown, Cumberland, exhibited a Newfoundland dog, which nrrmended. Mr D.

Harlev. Rosebank House, Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, exhibited a Newfoundland bitch, but failed to receive notice. Mr JameB Addie -Kirkwood, Coatbridge, showed a fine deerhound dog, Arran, bred by tbo Duke of Hamilton, and a son of the Duke's Bran T.ufra. It was valued by the owner at 1000. A Birmingham dog took the prize.

M. nrij-f, for Dandie Dinmonts noes to Scot is taken by Mr James Locke, The Pdrannnpe.Selkirk.withhisdoir "Sporran," a lively little specimen, and the winner of many previous prizes. Other two Dandie Dinmonts come from the town of Selkirk, shown byMrtieo, i-aruer, "tryp-is commended, but Dandie 3 is unnoticed, a hb Hnnfcdh bloodhound is shown by Mr Geo. Pott, Linthoughlee, Jedburgh, and takes second prize. For bloodhound dogs, Mr Cowen's Draco" is first.

Mr G. Murray Wilson, of Heron Hill, Hawick. N.B., is commended for his black and tan setter bitch Joss," bred by Mr Lang, of Bristol, SOIJSEES, LECTURES, tic ir-a LB. V. The members of the Jtb L.E.V, (Glasgew First Northern) held their 10th annual soiree on Friday night in tbe eity Hull.

The chair was occupied by Major H. M. Hannan, who was qimnorted by Sheriff Clark, Rev, Dr Burns, Major iTn rni, after tea, said that it was now 15 years since the volunteer movement was organised', and it had never been in a more satisfactory condition than now. In this onward progress their own battalion had good cause for pride. They had now on their roll 15(55 members, of whom 657 were efficient and 8 non -efficient.

Last year there were C50 on the roll, 643 being efficient, and 593 extra-efficient, and 7 non-efficient. Thie year they bad earned 43 10s more of capitation gram, on wie cu ui busy turned out 552 at the annual inspection, which naBsed creditably, 11 uie ouuiao ui me evening the prizes for shooting gamed during the year were presented to the respective winners. Sheriff Clark and Dr Burns afterwards addressed the meeting. HongB were ac miei vara reiiuoiuu uy several efficient artistes, and at the close of the soiree an assembly was held. MASOHIC.

xtie Aioxanuria anu conuui or, Andrews Royal Arch Lodge, No. 321, celebrated its ninth anniversary on i'ridity evening by a supper in the Public Hall Side-room. There were 50 brethren present. Brother J. M'Leish, MaBter, rM-oniHpil, Ml 5 Brother A.

M'Greror. Senior Warden, acted as croupier. Apologies for absence were from Bma. Sir M. S.

Stewart. Grand Master of Scotland; A. Smollett, P.G. Master: Orr Swing, M.P., Deputo Master; and John Orr Ewing, After supper, the chairman, in the course of his remarks, said that the lodge's history during the past year had been characterised by increased attendance and interest on the part of tbe members. The usual Masonic and a variety of other toasts were proposed and duly responded to, and the even- ins was moBi uuruiuuiuuiuy dcuu, Spbingburh Bowiiho Club.

The Spnngburn Bowling Club' celebrated their seventh anniversary by conversazione in Murdoch's Institution, Sprinnburn, on 'Thursday evening. Mr William Melaugb, the president of tho' club, occupied the chair, and amongst the gentlemen on tho platform were Messrs George and Andrew M'Allistcr, Wm. Neilson, Cadder, and James Stewart, banker, StRollox. After tea, the chairman delivered a characteristic speech. The proceedings were varied by music and danciDg, and the presentation of prizes.

The meeting was-afterwards addressed bv Mr Stewart, who spoke at (some length on the benefits resulting from such social gatherings, the tendency of which he said was to promote a better and more friendly understanding among, all classes and to root out, or at all events diminish that feeling of discontentment, distrust, and raspic on which has for long existed among certain dasses, and was unmasking its hideous form more pverv day. He closed by a strong appeaTtal hapless concern for fighting, wSing, and worrying with one another bo 40Sreey of human life, and to 1Ur more of the Tpfrl "of forbearance and rndwn to endeavour to elevate themselves, and ftimtdate by -the Influence and attractiveness of noble personal dualities. City iKDDSTBiAt MusEUM-Numbcr of visitors to the CiU Industrial Museum, Kelv ngrove i Park, as weekt-Monday, 230 Tuesday, 148 WedneB. day, 97; Thursday, 188; 1-nday, 104; Saturday, 204-total, 1097. ACCIDENT AT rf niADE n'A 1 Mtirvhill station dii' In the Council eh i.

nn-Saturday forenoon, be- a. by Mr W. W. Raven- i i Mi (.. as ,,.,1 Mr Johnston, solicitor, -tinitb, writer, Glasgow, appeared along I (U-ivcr of the passenger train, remembered that at last Coiyrt i in order that 'ha; ii rnui i n.i-fnin ovi deuce in his own behalf.

ii I CO was lull on ouiuruay. vupmiu J. fioi. jee last meeting the Board of Trade. i si-Kcd the form ot procedure at these I i nDinion that all witnefsea i'-'iljlle pt 011 oath, and bad Issued orders witness called was ji'Intosh, blacksmith, residing at 16 Sandy-' i Street, Glasgow, In answer to questions put MtSMini.

he said ho remembered that, oo the l)i (Wooer last, he was near to the MnryhiU- St lid was standing on the bridge. with.Archd. now in Aberdeen, and Donald M'Donald, a sub-contractor in The bridge ihc across the railway, and was distant i-irne the about lit if) yards from the station, He was Willi inua, mis. tts know the stant signal I' train approaching Marybill; and where he I Minding on the date mentioned he had a clear Ho would be about 500 600 yards it from the signal. While standing on the "lie he saw a passenger train approaching Mary-Station, and it was the tram which shortly Rewards came into collision with some waggons thick were standing on the lino at the.

station. He noticed that the arms oi the signal. were lying None of the arms of tbo signal were m-. of wiifffons had newly the points and were standing on the lme upon' which the passenger train was approach-wnog nhservfd at the time to l'rtfter .,.,1 Ji'Donnid that there would be a collision smash. After M'Menemy passed the ha BMinrlad the whistle.

Witness itri nr'Tirntipmv. ikic previously nvuuiutvu j- of the train was slackened after pass-th distant signal. He was present when apprebended by Captain Anderson, i i. l.l not limn nnnre. biiv rivJ-eMiiuned by Mr Jameson' He had with the levers outside lie knew the signalman, tlie SVimi-uui Miryhill Station.

ll I i hl'tt ot the levers before or the accident. Had be touched the levers, 1 l. nul.lltava non lu'rll. iiw UI I.V..." uvw. UyU! rvr.ER lie una Deen to tne srannii 1 about a quarter of an hour before tho When scanumj; on iue uriuyv, imucw watchod tbe anunting ot tno 1 I train.

He was well acquainted with the -irraiienieuts. He oassed the station several J-w'ek" at il from tbe two arms, one projectihg from each i They were both down on the October, happened. The whistle sounded "'I'lf ilriv.tr when be came in sight of tho mineral sbaip prolongea wuistie, aeconia net any change was made la the signals 'ilr'the accident. He did not think of trying the wh-therit was working properly, after the JCl'U hice the ih Octhcr, There were other two '-ual'po-t visible from the bridge, besideB the par- JI'Menemy bad slabkened .1 1'Leedoi hisenyiiie before approaching the cabin it the 'wrb siJics' "'RS a examined by 'Mr SiliTH, said and raided at 222 Main vrvhill. He was acquainted with previous and lodged with him for some time in rvi.Vil On 4tb October last, they were at the i nv'b'ri'N at MnryhiU when tbe accident oo-WitiV'-tben 'iwe corroborative testimony, ii tint M'lntosb bad said, shortly after ucid'Mit, that be saw tbe signal down.

It-nJlMt know bow the signal stood. (vi-j esvuin-il bv Mr JMIE30N M'lntosb of the siiinal" heinj down as they were tb-ir way to tbe scene of the accident. Vi'u- 'bd not sVe Stcmrt, the signalman, inter with the after the accident liv I'tcinovi Ktatn 1 VLKK lie witu in llltUSLJ UN i' liit hi- did uot see M'Menomy appre. Dor' ild D'lwsfe. of the Vale of Clyde lvinu'in Uwwliiig Harbour examined by Vgvi he res-idetl at 0(3 St George's Road, and wr.s a passenger by the train which nil" utn the iia-vms which were standing at Mirvbiil Station iv the 4th October last.

He DWtfc twin at Bowling at 2.50 P.M. As the tain tbe Uillbead Gas-works the tbut off tbo engine, and the wr. reduced about one -half as vre passed. The slowing was similar to rint was accustomed to when nearin" a Alter passing the Billhead Gas-workB lcif the train was again increased. The in a few seconds was shut oil again, the tr'ite were applied, and the whistle was sounded, Mmsi immediately thereafter the collision Witness travelled almost everv day on iitif in winter, and was familiar with the Strict.

Did not know bow the signals stood at tit time of the occurrence. Cross-examined by Mr JAME30S He could not ay how far the train was from the Glasgow Lor- Ga3-vorks when the steam was shut ofl lie lecmid time, By t'-t-in TTLER-He thought tbo speed was fid.i'jed fi about 40 to 25 miles an hour. M'Failane, engineer on board the Vale of Clyde, and residing at 16 Cleveland Street, Glas gave corroborative testimony. Passing the Billhead Gasworks the whistle was sounded for same time. When close on the station, and before the collision, witness observed a railway official make signals with his hand, as if to stop the train.

By Captain Tyler-He knew nothing as to the position of signals, At tbisBtage evidence waB led with a view to a representation being made to the Board of Trade in reference to tbe expense of witnesses called for M'Menemy. Peter M'Menen-y deponed thai, his were 'iat tie could not pay the ex peuso of the atti of witnesses. He paid a rent of 125 a- Helensburgh, and had had eight chili two of whom were dead. He stated that Helf.isimrL'b was a more expensive place to live in than that it took all he earned to keep him and his family. His wagesj when in full work, were 2 2s aveek, or 7s a-day.

Mr beatley, locomotive superintendent, deponed to the accuracy of the etatemeut of M'Meneiny as to his wages. Mr Gordon Smith was also examined, and deponed that he had reason to believe that the statement of M'Menemy was correct. Alex, Gillies, mate of the Vale of Clyde, was the next witness called in reference to the accident. He corroborated the evidence of Downie and M'Far-lane, Similar evidence was given by Ronald M'Tnggart and Neil Morrison, the master and engineer of the Rothesay Castle, The latter stated tiiat after tho accident he heard a person asking the engine-driver about the signal, and that the litter said that be had a clear" signal. The fireman said the same thing.

Alexander Macaulay, blacksmith, Dumbarton, also gave evidence regarding the slowing o5 tho train to much tbe same ellcct the previous witnesses. Annus Macintosh, engine-driver, in the employ ment of Mr Goldie, contractor, Marybill, first heard of the collision about fifteen minuteB after it happened. He was sitting in hiB own house when inA nf Hb went to the brldtre east of M.m,i,iii Rt.nf.inn. and saw Alexander Mackintosh and several others there, including John Gibbon and Wra, Tobbin, who were all that he recollected by name. He spoke firet to Alex.

Mackintosh and leked him how the accident took place. He rooked "I know all about it. but I shall Bay no ha rlifl rint. nsif him anv more about it, Witness remained on the bridge for half-an-hour afterwards, but nothing more was said ueiween i Alav'MfurintnsiB. Me aid not meet mm again until twoortbreedaysafterwardivwhen he saw aim in tbe Main Street, Marynill.

witness asueo him how the accident occurred, and be said that tbe signals were clear, both arms being down, Mackintosh did not. come to me and ask any explanation of uir sicnal: Alexander Mackintosh was recalled, and was addressed by Captain Ttlef, who said You told us thiamorn-ng very distinctly that after tbe occurrence of this Mcidcut you inquired' of Angus Mackintosh what tvas meant when tbe arm of the signal was lowered "own, and he states equally distinctly that you never made such an inquiry. denied it. Alexander luackmtosu I am sorry that lie Has GTOtain TmR-What have you got to say on Alexander Mackintosh-I ay I am right. Angus Mackmtoh-You are wrong.

rou you Btidi t0 "'bat James Uurswell marked on the plan theHMhead and Corporation gasoineters. lie Htated that at HiUhead gas-works the driver wasbalf-way between the place yhere he first saw the distant signal and the signal itself, and at about 192 yards Emm it the driver would be opposite the Hillhead gasometer Several witnesses were then examined on oath who gave evidenco at the previous sitting with reference to the position of the signal at the time of the passing of the train, Archibald Fraser quarryman, who was dh the bridge near Maryhifl Station with Alexander Macintosh and Donald M'Donald, the toe of he collision, said that when Mackintosh fir Mackintosh also made a remark about the signal but witness did not recolect what it was. 1 A number of witnesses, who had been examined rv RAILWAY At I on the 1 t. i ad mid for the the the the oT to or at 6nd a all the The in a that from that wcil, 20 and field one, once and ran is want front she in for that was a the the for of it as oi an of as Mr A recalled and examined on oatti as to ceo position or distant signal before and at the time of the collision, and they, all distinctly that it was Mantra. ThA ndtrtpMpii nn Thomns Hogg, foreman surfaceman Hoot.

Law, foreman quarrier Angus M'Neil, foreman oatteri John M'GreEOr i David Bulloch. bboldnB clerk at Maryhill Alex, poiutsinan at the gas Maryhill jmd Uqbt', Suthjemnd, goods porter at Mar'yhiU, Some discussion took place as to w.b ether it would be visable td exarning'tke en'gtne-dri' vet (M the' signahnah' (Stewart) on oath, but in the, circumstances', as there is' a criminal charge, in' connection with the acoident pending against who is out on bail, It was not thought' expedient to.examine hlin again at this stage. Captain Tyler then thanked the w. the use of tbo Council Room in. which to how Inquiry, and also thanked the ou Railway Company tor having done vWN their power to forward the nquiry, and to meet wishes of the Commission in vey 'VX w.f 5 Mr JaHESON, on bebal! pi me wiw Court (or the consideration tney nau circumstances in which tney were pvi assur regard to additional siding otherwise, which 'had Been suggesieu th 'Inquiry, sbouia receive The Inquiry.

conciuaea snoruy TBE TVilF. Loudon, Saturday, At last wo have hcard'of an offer to back horses ned I in the Two Thousand Guineas, and tho been without a single quotation e.thei on tha rn ho Oorbv. It appears that a specuiawi, "henb IwerX" among the first U. commence Siness an these events has ewjeaed itore hack four horses against the field for ft tuousanu, it 3 not find any bookmaker enterprising enough espond to his offer, which accord ngly came to 'nothinft This system of investmont has booome nmnewbnt couular of late years, and has so fre- onfii, rocnltwl in favour of the backer ttiat there is little wonder that on this occasion even money was hardly considered tempting but 1500 to 1000 would have been taken, 6000 even would have been laid against any three horses, but 'no business resulted, The Waterloo Cup, the earliest of the important speculative contests of next season, is now beginning to engage attention In the "market," and as tbe current sport is aot such as to lead to any betting except the post, it is probable that ere long we shall the dog race becoming one of the principal features of tbe doings at the olubs." The Grand National will also, no doubt, in a short time furnish few quotations but," on tne wuoie, we never before at this season bad tho prospect of a duller winter, and on the Two Thousand and Derby in particular, It seems likely enough that, contrary to precedent, very little will be done before the' spring. The Crcydon Meeting was, as usual, a great success, not only from a financial but from sporting point of view and while enormous crowds daily paid their shillings at the gates, "Jumping" that was provided fot their nnnnspmflnt whh bf mnrfi than averaife Quality, though the features calling for remark were few.

chief item, the Great Metropolitan, resulted a real surprise but, perhaps, move attention ought to have been paid to the neat and workmanlike style in which the winner (St Aubyn) took his fences in a race on the previous day. Hestarted at very lone price; but further inquiry teuds to show that which was returned a to waa lar fair quotation, as 25 to 1 was the utmost could be obtained on the spot and it may be too, to notice the fact that whilo the odds against Silvermere, who was second, aro given as to 1, half that figure was taken in many instances, more than 100 to 8 was uot obtainable, bt Aubyn was tat from being a distinguished animal on the flat, and bis previous per formances "over timber" ma not seem yi foreshadow any remarkable career for him. Ihe on Wednesday was, indeed, a very indifferent as is proved by tbe fact that Silvermere was more second, and ran tbe winner to a head, Mr Brayley's horse is much behind tbe best steeplechase form of tho time. Master Mowbray very won tor neariy iue wuoio juuiucjr, um a rather slow animal, and was beaten at last for of speed, Alice Lee was always among the rank of horses until approaching home, when showed her inability to stay, The same weakness disposed of the prospects of Congress, who, however, did his fencing as admirably as ever; but that respect Cramoisi did not at all distinguish himself, and Hunter, though a large sum was paid him by an excellent judge, Captain MaoheU, disappointed his owner as he did the public Lingerer, who ran well for a long distance in the last Grand National until Footman brought him to grief, appeared to have a good chance here, nnt tvtnrteH. althouuh.

like Wed- lYiiM-B nt Shrewsbury, he was walked about nntt flvrv indication was clven Mr Rrambridee would ride him, and nnn.atartiiniT haa eiven rise to Ik great Poor Scarrington's career brought to a close at last, and in bim was lost good, bonest noree, mi uas i i.i. tiio orottteat. proas-countrv conteste. Dora, favourite, proved berself by far the better of Duke of Hamilton's pair, but ahe unsuited a course of this length. Among the otter pro Dewiche: and Montfort, all of whom ahowed fine form, though, as they were not opposed by anything note, tbe tendency may be to over-estimate it.

There is a meeting at Bromley next week, put is better to see what oniraalB go there before touching it. Should the weather continue aB open it is at present there is every proBpect of plenty oinonienhnuern oi luo weex were imuuuio, sport tne aieiropouuui uuuwt. AN'ARKSHIRE AND RENFREWSHIRE FOXHOUNDS, BY "STlllNGn.vLT." What conduces to health deserveB reeommcnilation. Twill ontatl a Btiong race on the next generation And of all tho field games ever practised or kuown, inV.t hnntlnE stands fororaoat, each Briton must own. Tuesday, 25th.

Met at The Kouken, found at once, and after ringing once or twice round the covert, he was ran to ground at Eastwood. Came back found again, and ran past Greenbank to around at WUliamwood, dug out ana Killed, Saturday, 29th. Craigends, when, as far as they t.hR run of the season took place, lound ok? dog-fox in Hcfuston Wood went away at once over tne Jtiousion ioau, auu Nnt haneinsr for a moment, the fox then turned to tho right, crossed the road, Wain Triad, and leavina Milliken to the lott- nr. the hill to SbillinKWOrth goree. From tlip line lav to the north of the Bar Craig and straight on to East Torr, where they ran into bim Time 50 minutes, with hardly what you would call a check, Squires says this was one of the beat runs he has had in this country, and most the field being with 'em, thoroughly enjoyed.it, it was a case of genuine riding to hounds, seeing them working, and not scco.pieuuasing niter hounds.

Old Squires went better than ever, and most of the ngut sore were in mar usiuu place. To live a life free from gout, pa'n, or phthisic, Athletic employment la louml ihe bent physic Tbe nerves aiecy exercise bardon'tt and atreuijtiu'n And visour attends it, by which llto la Icnsthcn'u." FOOTBALL. Rectos v. Dim bamon. A match was ployed on Saturday between these clubs, on the ground of the former, which in fiivnnr Renton bv one Roal to uothinu.

Bulnc one o( the ties (or th Association Oup, great oxciternont wbs nmnnmil. the snectators as to the result, owina to this bclnK the second mooting between these clubs, and the forma? liaylnc been a draw. Kenton won the toss, and wind. Dumbarton kicked oil at 8.50. hall was Immediately returned by the Kenton baokB, mi a run "rmade right an to the goaf defended by torn- S.OT.8?.?.! lick to neutral ound! where it remained until half-time iwas oallod.

The ball was the" ik ok I off by Renton, and brought on to Dumbarton nartora by the Renton forwards, who ohowefi splendid play; Stit was gallantly repelled by the Dumbarton backs and who alter the lapse of a quarter of an hour, sue-cetded it bacfto the middle of the Held It then cetucu iu tPnm mBant something, for, SSth run by their forirards, tho ball was brought to Sthto 10 yards of tbo Dumbarton citadel, where XCtruS took place 'or some time but, by a pi Un rush of the Kenton ipiun. i lieuton (Jluo GbASCOiv EyE Lvfibmaev. The Xreasnrer equests us to ciiowirab' j' donations towunw me ucw of erection in Claremont and Berkeley Company. 52 IVcU Messrs riulayftltevWaon, Vietoiia fctrrct Foundry. Altkcn 4 Mansol.

Whltolncli, Thomson, Dalmiilr, HI ackwoorl Por t-U asgow. Xi Watson tt Homer ami W' CotilertcW D. 6 W. Henderson, Mcadoivsidf, 5 10 3 13 HI 5 1 6 i IU 0 6 0 3 rorticK, John ft Engineers. Pulteoey fttrces, Danny ft uibar on A.

O. SImpBon, Carliu Colliery, Oarecube Weaving Factory (burplus 4i OporativeABTuty'elcndlvai tective Amoclatiou of hcotlanJ, Motsend Iron Oorflpany Mosscnd Iron Vt orks, Mosseud Colliery Orbiston UolHeii Garnklrk Workmon's Friendly Saciot J'. Hfiscusoo Colliery, Holytown. Grateful Patient (donation), "Voluntary contribution by ratlcnte Vviuia.mjDSrmiirjifoijk t. 0 0 2-1 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 8 10 0 ClUpton Park, London, but that, he was glad to add, Mr Groriville withdrew his Addresses wore given in tho coursi of the- evening by the Rev.

R. flraiff. M.A.. Mr; George Thomson, Rev, John Waddell, Mr; James Greer, of Belfast, and the Rev, Old Cliurcli. This churoh was ro-opened yesterday for-divine service, after having undergone a mos'tthorottgh internal and external alteration and improvement, is now0 be named the Evangelical Union Church, We gave a full description improvements that have beenmude in tne cmircn some imiu ugu, which' have been executed under the direction and anoording to plans prepared by Mr J.

Albeit Runison, arohitect, Tbe cost of the alterations havs involved an expenditure of about tluy, Thfl ri-ftneninff services were conducted ill the forenoon by the Rev. J. Guthrie, M.A., fllniimiw in th'n rift.flrnnnn bv the l-espccteil pastor, the llov. A. Wilson'; and in the evening by the Rev.

F. Ferguson', M. At all the diets the collections, which, wo were liberal, were in aid of the repair tuna ot tne cuurcn, A soiree will be held this when a number of clergymen from a distance will take part in the proceedings, St Andrew's E. C. Ciiunorr.

Ordination of Priests. Yesterday being the Feast of St Andrew's, the patron saint of Scotland, and titular of the cathedral in Great Clyde Street, was selected by Archbishop Eyre for the ceremony of promotion to tho order of the priesthood of three young gentlemen formerly in deacons' orders. JTho Arolibishop was received in his cathedral in full canonicals by the resident olergy and several the Redemptorist Fathers, who are now engaged. In giving a mission there. The Rev.

Father Moreran. one of the mis sionary fathers, preached discourse appropriate to the occasion; and thp, ceremonial, which was carried out' iri its fullest details, was of a very imposing character. Mr De Monti presided at the organ and the ohoir aexjuitted themselves with their usual efficiency. There was an unusually large attendance, the audience' numbering nearly 3000. JJunniohbh, I'OiiPAB.

we understand tnat tne ariahlonors of lhinnicben, in the Presbytery of 'orfar, have unanimously petitioned the Home iecretary to. present the Rev. David Barrie, pre sently asuiatant in the Cathedral, to this church and parish, ma souool boards, RmraiM At. a meetinn on Friday arrancemsnts wpi-a nrnHp for havinp: the contemDlated alterations on Jamestown Publio School (south) completed by the 15th December, on whiteh date it was expected that Mr Hose, the newly-appointed seconu teacuer. would enter on his duties.

Clerk was instructed to intimate to the Deacon's Court of the Bonhill Free Church that the Board would not require the use of their sohool at JameBtown after the above date. A oommuuicatlon was received from Miss Mitchell, of Bridge Street Public School, Alexandria, intimating her acceptance of another appointment, and tendering her resignation. A committee was appointed to taue tne necessary sieiJB ior uniuf up the vacancy. LoaiEALJiOND. This board haB recently appointed Mr John Stalker, teacher at Struan, Blair Athole, to the school at Kirkhill.

Wigtown. A full meeting was held on Friday night Mr M'Lean in the chair. The clerk reported that the Board of Education, Edinburgh, had sanctioned the transference of the Normal School to the school board by the of that Bchool, The clerk also stated that James Gray, Glasgow, had accepted the appointment of assistant in the Burgh School, at a salary of 80 per annum, Mi-Hawthorn, the clerk, was appointed treasurer to tjke board, in room of BIr Mackie, schoolmaster in tne Jjurgn acnooi jwno cuiuiui otiuuub vu uu on account of the sohool coing under the Code) at a remuneration to be afterwards fixed ho having to find caution to the extent of 100, Mr D. M'Clelland, sheriff-officer, Wigtown, was appointed officer of the board, at a salary of 5 for tho first The clerk was instructed to communicate with tho secretary of the Scotch Education Department, London, with a view to having the Burgh Bchool placed under the Code. Whithorn.

In accordance with sections 27tb and 28th of the Education Act. a report boaring on the educational requirements ol tne ourgn ana parieh has been submitted to and approved by this board, which has just been tranannttea to tno Board of Education. From this report it appears that the number of children for whom accommodation must be provided ie 569. The principal public achoi 1 can. accommodate 138, giving, as required by the new code, square teet ol noor tor eacn child in overage annual attendance; the Townbead Public School, 110; the Glasserton Row Public Sohool, 122 and tho public school at the Isle of Whithorn village, 85 showing that the four schools under this board afford total accommodation for 455 children, There are besides four adventure schools, which can accommodate in all 163 pupils, thus affnrrlinr total school accommodation in the pansn tor Bio.

xne present actual attendance the four board schools is (1) Principal Bchool (Mr Anderson's), 100; (2) the Townhead School (Mr Bell'B), 1G6 (3) tho Glasserton Row School, 122 (4) the Isle" of Whithorn School (Mr Uampuell's), 73 461. The adventure schools have an aggregate attendance of 143, presenting 604 children now under instruction in the, district. In reference to the Townhead School, which has 50 more in attendance than is aftowed under the new code, but only 22 more than under the old code, tho report Bays the board might enlarge it to accommodate 00 moro scholars, which, it is calculated, would meet the requirements ot tne Durgn ana its lmmemate ais-triot, if the Board of Education deem it necessary, iu view of tbe foregoing statistics. Perth. Educational nsiihtle of Scotland, A meeting of the Perth branch of this institute was held in the Perth Seminaries on Saturday- Mr Joseph Dobbie, teacher, ifedgorton, presid ing, A lllimoer OI wiose wuo uau uucu memvma of the Perthshire Teachers' Association, now dissolved, were admitted as members ot tne institute.

Mr, Moffat, teacher in the Relief Sohool in Errdl, was proposed as a member of the institute, but as the sohool taught by bim is not reoogniBed by the school board, a good deal Of diSCUaslon TOOK place as mo ougiuuiiiy membership. On the vote being taken, it -was resolved, on theoastlng vote of tho chairman, MILITIA! AND VOtUSIPii Aurma-i-amava, ins Edinburgh or Queen's Regiment of Light Infantry Lieutenant Alexander Wood Iriglis to bo Captain, vice Ferrier, resigned Lieutenant William Henry a. Captain, resigned. Fife Artillery For Robert Preston Bruce to be Sub-Lieutenant, dated 12th November, 1873, as notified in tho London Gazette of the 11th November, 1873, read, The HonouVable Robert Preston Bruce to be Sub-Lieutenant. The rt: i a i.

Tl 1 Highland XVUieo Aiieuwsmtui, uflium j. ouiuoibuu Campbell resigns hiB commission. 1st Royal Lanark Captain John White Turnbull. rcaigna his com mission, na Jttoyai jjanui-K oaptuiu oit uuun Floyd, Bart. IB grantea me nonorary ranis oi major; Robert Pollock ia crantod the honorary rank of Major Captain Edward John Clifford is nrantea sne nonorary runn majun nujriu i ui Lieutenant Thomas Graham Wairne resignB his commission.

5th Aberdeenshire Artillery Volunteers Lieutenant John Park resigns his commission. 2d Ayrshire Rifle Volunteers Captain James Miller resignB his commission Honorary Chaplain the Rev. Alexander Montgnmerie Crawford resignB his commission. 5th Banffshire Artillery Volunteers-Lieutenant William L. Taylor resigns his commission.

3d Berwickshire Rifle Volunteers -James Thomas Simpson Doughty. to be Sub-Lieutenant, 1st Edinburgh Rifle, Voluiiteersr Frederick Walton, to be Captain. 1st Elgin Artillery Volunteers Sub-Lieutenant William Anderson resignB his commission. 2d Haddingtonshire Rifle Volunteers Captain Peter Burn Swinton resigns his commission; Lieutenant Robert Hope Boguo resigns liiai commission. 3d Lanarkshire Kirle Volunteers James Bruce, to be Sub-Lieutenant.

100th Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer John Loudon, to be Captain. 1st Renfrewshire Artillery volunteers Major Robert Sinclair Scott resigns his commission Captain John Noil resigns his commission Captain James Reid resignB his commisaion Captain Robert Muir resigns his commission'; Lioutenant Walter B. Grieve resigns hia commission: Lieutenant John Fullarton to be Captain; Lieutenant Robert Thome to be Captain Lieutenant William James Ncill to be Captain. 5th Renfrewshire Rifle VolunteersDavid Scobie, to be Sub-Lieutenant, 2d Selkirkshire Rifle VolunteersWilliam Holme Brydone, to be Sub-Lletitcnant,.