A Catholic church has been opened at Everingham, in a
style of splendour unequalled in England. The building cost 30,000/. ; and the procession of bishops and clergy, with the Pope's banners and the host elevated, was more splendid than ever witnessed in modern days in this Country.—Shc(Jield Iris.
There appears to be a slight revival of trade in Lancashire, but the factories generally are "working short time."
The crops have su&red in some parts of the country, from wind and rain. The Western Times says- " Every field of wheat and barley in South Devonshire is laid level, and at the most untbrtunate time, just as the wheat was kerning, or going out of blossom, The consequence of this visitation is already felt in our markets; which opened to-day with an advance of M. per bushel for wheat, whilst bar- ley, already at an enormous price, is rapidly rising, owing to the deficiency of the apple crop."
The wheat, which everywhere promised an abundant crop, has been laid low, presenting, over a large breadth of country, the appearance of having been rolled. Should the stem not be able to resume its upright position, and the weather not be warm and showery, the mischief will be incalculable. Some damage has also been done in the hop gardens ; which, however, have not, throughout the season, given hopes of a large Crop. The present time is very critical in respect of the grain crops ; and ardently do we hope that we shall immediately have fine weather, for the sake of all classes.—Herefbed Times.
The wet weather of the week has materially interfered with the hay Larvest; and we regret to state that large quantities are lying in the fields in a half made state. Where it is much damaged, the farmers would do well to salt it in the proportion of eight pounds to a ton, which would make it very palatable to cattle. The swathe cuts light. The crops of' grain are very promising all through the county. Fine weather is much desired for them. The potato crop has been a partial fail arc.—Liverpool Chronicle.
Several farmers in the neighbourhood of Bradford, who expected, from the appearance of the grass, heavy crops, have been much disap- pointed; the grass when mown, being very thin.—Halifior Express.
In other parts the accounts are favourable.
In Kent, the farmers, aided by fine weather, have been enabled to get in a great quantity of their hay crop. The corn looks very fine, and i the ear s fast filling out. It bids well for an extensive yield, together with plenty of straw. The barley may be said to be fast ripening. The high wind of last Thursday inflicted some damage upon the orchards.—Kentish Times.
The crops in the neighbourhood of Leicester have within the last week assumed a very gratifying appearance, owing to the continuance of fine weather. The rains and high wind have laid the corn in many places; but in general they are promising and healthy. The accounts front all parts of the country represent them in fine condition.—Lekes- tershire Chronicle.
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