" By jove! but you are late, postman," is a remark which is often heard as the letter-carrier trudges along, and delivers his anxiouslywaited missives. But. in fact, is it not surprising that the all-important officer is not :Imre often belated? Even under the most favourable ci

The Trade Union Congress, which began at. Huddersfield on Monday, promises to be one of some interest. Reforms are suggested in its methods of conducting business, which, from many points of view will have a salutary effect. One of these proposes that the chairman of the Parliam

(Saturdays, 10-45 a.m.); Bradford, Keighley, Leeds, Manchester, Barnoldswick and Earby, 12-30 p.m.; Preston, 12-50 p.m.; Blackburn and Nelson, 1-50 p.m.; Burnley, Leeds and Skipton, 2-45 p.m.; 3rd town delivery, 2-45 p.m.; Manchester, 3-40 p.m.; 13antoldswick and Herby, 4-30 p.m

Mr. Baster held an enquiry on Saturday at fir. inlev Axylion touching the death of Ben:is:Mu 73, formerly • master mariner, i.nil late of sa, St. Stephen's Road, Bow. Elizabeth the landlady of the house, said she had no idea how the deceased lived, but his rent was paid regularl

The "First" is a memorable day in the annals of sport and gastronomy. Partridge shooting begins, salmon closeeinte begins, and oysters are in season, according to the old rule by which an oyster should not be eaten unless there is an "r " in the month, though, ace matter of fact

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Chapel anniversary, Rev. J. Prestwich. MONi Nelson Grand Theatre, "Gipsy Jack," also during the week. TUESDAY. Nelson's Women Liberal Association, lecture by Miss Garland, in Stanley-street School, at 7-30. WEDNESDAY. Prope yeastrl. Property sale at Nelson Inn by Mr. T. Pritchar

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