Welsh Journals

384 BYE-GONES. Sept. 7, 1892. Mr W. B. Malins, of Walsall, Dr. Fraser, of Dudley, Dr. Stacey Wilson, Miss Wilson, Miss A. D. Wilson, Miss Albright, Mr E. Beckman, of Stock¬ holm, Mr C. R. Robinson, Mr Cobbold, F.G.S., of Church Stretton, Mr T. P. Bland, of Dudley, MrH. Pearce, of Worcester, Mr Henry Johnson, F.G.S., of Dudley, Mr W. B. Scott, Mr R. W. Chase, Mr Dovaston, of West Feltou, and party, Mr A. C. Nicholson, F.G.S., of Oswestry, Mr Thomas James, of Oswestry, Mr 1. P. Diamond, of Oswestry, &c. The first halt was at the Bwlch Quarry, where all nands were soon employed in gathering the numer¬ ous deep-sea fossils which occur in the seams of cherty grit. The fossils were chiefly small Producti, but the " find " at this quarry was that of a portion of a trilobite, believed to be a species of " Phillipsia." The party then rejoined the brakes at the Grand Stand and drove to the Gloppa sands, two miles north-west of Oswestry, and from 900 to 1,200 feet above sea level. These sands have become noted for the numerous shells found in the sands and gravels, and have for some time been carefully examined by local geologists. About half an hour was spent in the examination of the deposit and searching for shells, a work demand¬ ing patience ; but a few good specimens were col¬ lected, including one species, we believe, not Ereviously found. The party then went by areg-y-big, where a good view of Offa's Dyke was obtained, to the Lawnt, where the limestone quarry was visited, a good example of a local fault being shown, and fossils in abundance, especially species of Lithostrotion, and a few nodules were obtained. A long drive followed by way of Pen-y-gwely and Llanarmon to the Granite quarries at Hendre, where lunch had been prepared by Mr E.Griffitb,of the Hand Hotel, Chirk, after which the party divided, some ascending the hill on the right bank of the river, to examine the dip of the strata, which here dips north down the valley, and also to visit the felspathic ash beds, which are here interbedded with or intruded between the Bala shales. Some typical specimens of the Ordovician shale were obtained. Another section of the party rambled down the railway and visited the outcrop of Bala shales and limestone, and were successful in finding a number of fossils characteristic of the formation. After an hour thus spent the party had to start on the return journey, and, after a pleasant drive down the Ceiriog valley and along the Chirk road, reached Gobowen in good time for the visitors to return to the Midlands by the South express. 'All present seemed to enjoy the excursion greatly, and expressed their thanks to Dr. P. Stacey Wilson, the hon. secretary, for the manner in which the arrangements had been carried out, and the punctuality and order which characterised the day's proceedings. A brake and waggonette containing the botanical party left Oswestry about 9*45 and drove to Whit- tington, where they visited the castle. They next stopped at Frankton.and after visiting the church and admiring the view from the top of the hill, went on to Ellesmere. Here a short walk was arranged along the canal, and, by the kind per¬ mission of Mr Main waring, through the wood to the pretty little Kettlemere, which reflected the sur¬ rounding trees with the clearness of a mirror, and ing, and the party were rewarded by finding some good plants, lichens, fungi, &c, and also ob¬ tained some of the water from Kettlemere and Ellesmere, which was in process of breaking. Leaving Ellesmere,the party continued their drive through Tetchill, Hordley, Rednal, and Grimpo to Tedsmore, where they had been most kindly invited to tea by the Rev T. M. Bulkeley-Owen, who also showed them over his beautifully-laid-out garden, which is extremely rich in rare, lovely, and curious plants. After spending a very pleasant hour and a half] at Tedsmore, and passing a very hearty vote of thanks to the host for his kindness, the party drove back by Queen's Head and Aston to Oswestry in time for the 5 "45 train to Birmingham. They seemed thoroughly to enjoy the excursion, and were delighted with the fine views and beautiful scenery, especially as the weather was all that could be desired. Among the plants seen and found may be mentioned Centaurea scabiosa, the bog myrtle, marsh St John's wort, Nuphar pumilum, the water lobelia, water hemlock, bur marigold, Bryonia dioica, &c. The party was under the guidance of the Rev O. M. Feilden of Frank ton, secretary of the Society which invited the Midland Union to Oswestry. SEPTEMBER 7, 1892. barons of Mold, but during Simon de Montfort's supremacy was granted to Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, who was '"""""{B «**«> w«»«v""". ~«-«~~»« *~ » .*.„».,,., «»„ compene(i in 1267 to restore it to Robert de Montalto then along the side of tslakemere, returning to 1 [Mold]. In 1280, on Palm Sunday, the castle was stormed NOTES. SOME SHROPSHIRE TRIALS (Aug. 24, 1892).—No. 3.—LANDS IN THE COUNTY OF SALOP—15-16 Eliz., Michaelmas, No. 5. —This Bill was filed 15-16 Eliz., 1573, the Commission issued 10 June, and the Interrogatories administered and Depositions taken on the 20th of July, at Yeardington, alias Yeurton. The Queen was theplaintiff,thedefendant John Whightbroke. The complaint was touching certain lands in the county of Salop by Bill of Intrusion. The towns of Bridgnorth, Alveley, Ramsey, Quatteford, and Oldbury, survey of the same. Town of Bridgnorth and parishes of St. Leonards, and St. Mary Magdalen in the same, parishes of 01dburye,Tasteleye, Asterley.Quatford, forest of Morsse, parishes of Mose,Wotton, Romes- ley and Quatt. Pearmain. THE CAMPAIGNS OF SIR WILLIAM BRERETON, BART., IN WALES AND THE BORDER COUNTIES, 1642-1648. Extracted from the MSS. of the Duke of Portland (Eist. MSS. Commission, 13th Report, Appendix, Part I. London, 1891.) Continued (May 18, 1892). Sir William Brebeton to William Lenthall. 1643, November 15. Hawarden Castle (16).— 41 Upon Saturday last Sir Thomas Middleton and (10) At the Conquest Hawarden, which had been before held by Earl Edwin, was granted, inter alia, by William the First to Earl Hugh of Chester. It afterwards fell to the Ellesmere for lunch, The walk was very interest- by David, the brother of Llywelyn, and the garrison