The Aberystwith Observer

CAERSWS BOARD OF GUARDIANS, 'vlr Richard Evans presided at the monthly feting of the Guardians of the Newtown and ^auidloes Union at Caersws on Wednesday, there were also present Mrs Bennett, Mrs P- H. Lewis, Messrs Evan Williams, J. Davies, Mills, E. Davies, Thomas Evans, D. Higgs, §• Thomas, J. Gethin, R. P. Wilson, D. T. Praneis J Jones, R. Bowen, T. Whttticase. £ -W. Jones, E. Morris, J. P. Francis, and P. Ilgh, together with the clerk (Mr C. T. M. ^aylor). and other officials. MASTER'S REPORT. T The Master reported that Divine service had conducted by the Rev W. Scudamore on -'otober hit Mr R. Jones on the 4th, Rev Rob- Davies on the 11th, Rev J. Jones on the Rev D. A. Evans on 18th, and Rev Stephen George on the 25th. He also reported r"at Mm A. Reed Dolerw, Newtown, had sent a dozen tins of essence of chicken and two ^°zen tins of condensed milk for the sick, peri- neals for other inmates, and toys for the chil- dl,erl. Mrs Percival Wilson, Fronfelin. Ca-er- had sent periodicals for the inmates and ^nnis balls for the children, and Mr J. Lewis, Cross, Caersws, papers for the inmates.— 5 vote of thanks was unanimously pafised to donors for their generosity. ^'CREASED VAGRANCY: ITS CAUSES. The Master also reported that the number of folates was 81 against 74, and the number of grants relieved again showed an increase be- lflg 447 against 331 in the corresponding period last year.—A short discussion took place on Jje increase in vagrancy, in the course of which J1* Master stated that "the majority of the vag- ants eame from Liverpool, Manchester, Old- ^am, district, and Cardiff.—Mr Higgs observed ,!jat the shipping trade was so very bad that J^re were a large number of sailors about.— Master said there were more sailors on the p°a(l now than ever he had seen before.—Mr Williams moved that during the next ^°nth the Master keep a record of the vagrants and where they came from, so as if possible to j^rtain the cause of their being vagrants. He >ls° moved that the relieving officer in the j^anidloes district, compare the pauperism in ?at district now with the pauperism there at ^6. time when the Van Mines were working.— his was carried.*

THE GUARDIANS AND OLD AGE PENSIONS. communication was received from the Local 0vernment Board stating that under No. 25 ? the old age pensions regulations which had made under the Old1" Age Pensions Act, i°08, by the Treasury in conjunction with the ,°ard and the Postmaster General, it was pro- \l<kd that "for the purpose of enabling a pen- ^.°h officer to ascertain whether any person is ^^ualified by reason of the receipt of poor f0r receiving or continuing to receive a Pulsion, every officer or person acting in the ?, ministration of the relief of the poor shall, | so requested by the pension officer, supply to ,€ pension officer such information as it is in nis power to give as respects any person who is or has been in receipt of poor relief." The ~°c-al Government Board added that they had in communication with the Commissioners lf Inland Revenue on the subject of this regu- a.t¡on, and they understood that the ordinary Procedure which the pension officers would adopt under it would be to send to the clerk to Guardians a list of the names and addresses any claimants for pensions as to whom in- clination was needed, with an enquiry whether QTIY such claimant or any member of his family or has been in receipt of any poor relief ^'ithin the meaning of section 3 (1) (a) of the •^ct- That procedure would of course not pre- sent the pension officer from obtaining infor- mation informally from relieving officers. The ^oard had no doubt that the Guardians and their officers would be willing to co-operate Jvith the pension officers in the matter and af- 'ord them such information as they might re- quire. If, in the opinion of the Guardians, the ('xira labour involved in so doing demand d the Payment of some small extra remuneration to any officer, it would be open to them make a, Payment out of their funds for the pu: ;>ose. It yae understood that the pension officers had no iUnds out of which such payments could be made. The Clerk said that, would mean a lot of ex- tra work for the union officials. They would have to go through the books to see whether any certain person had ever received any poor belief or not. Of course there were many eases Where they knew at once whether the appli- cants had been in receipt of relief or not, but other cases were strange to them. Mr P. W. Jones believed that all the infor- mation that it was necessary to give the pen- sion officers could be very well dealt with in a -ouple of days. He felt confident that the ap- plicants themselves knew the conditions under lI'hich the pensions were granted, and he did Itot think there were many in Montgomeryshire Mu> would apply when they knew they were in- ^ii'Wible. Of course it was only proper they remunerate officials for the extra work ^tailed, but in another month or so probably Hi the applications would be in and then they NIVGuld be in a better position to judge. The matter then dropped. WEEKLY ARMY AND NAVY PENSIONS. The Clerk reported that he had sent copies <)f the resolution adopted 'by the Guardians at lbe last meeting regarding the weekly payment Of army and navy pensions to the First Lord Dr the Admiralty, Prime Minister, Borough and C",iint,v Members, and the War Office, from all whom he had simple acknowledgments. BOARDED OUT CHILDREN. The relieving officers submitted satisfactory Sports upon the boarded out children. ASYLUM PATIENTS. Mrs Bennett, Mr Evan Williams, and Mr J. bavies, delegates of the Board visiting Bicton Asylum, reported that they interviewed all the Patients confined there who were chargeable t'i the Caersws Union. The medical superin- tendent. accompanied them and explained the Mature of the malady of each case and the con- ation of the patients. All the cases appeared Q be such as could only be properly maintain- ^4 in an asylum, and they did not think that 'ue Guardians would be justified in seeking the l"emoval of any from the asylum. Detailed ta,ct6 were given regarding certain patients.- vote of thanks was accorded the delegates I for visiting the asylum and presenting the re- port. ACCIDENT TO A GUARDIAN. Mr P. Wilson Jones moved a vote of sym- pathy with one of the oldest and most respect- ed members of the Board, Mr R. Alderson, Glanmeheli, who, he said, had met with a seri- ous accident which might have terminated with most disastrous results. He was attending to some machinery when his hand caught in a pulping machine, but by a superhuman effort lie caught hold of the fly-wheel and stopped the machine.-The vote was carried. — A similar vote was also accorded Mr Jones, Dolfor, a Guardian who has been ill for some time, on the proposition of Mr E. Williams.

A CLEAN AND TIDY WORKHOUSE. tMrs S. E. Bennett and Mrs D. H. Lewis re- ported that they had inspected the different wards and store room." and had found every- thing satisfactory.—Messrs J. Davies and P. Pugh also reported having visited the house and found it exceptionally clean and tidy, and the inmates well cared for.

PITH OF PARLIAMENT. On Tuesday, Sir E. Grey, answering Dr Ruther- ford, said his information was that, no Russian troops had croeeed the Persian frontier. In Com- mittee on the Licensing Bill the consideration of clanae 20, which deals with the amount and division of compensation, was resumed on the amendment of Mr J. F. Hope to delete the first sub-section, which p) escribes the amount to be paid. The amendment was rejected by 313 votes to 129. The guillotine resolution then came into operation, and on the motion of the Solicitor General several amendments were inserted in the clause in fu fiment of pledges given by Ministers. Under these amendments nmongst those entitled to compenKation will be the licence-holder who is managing the business on behalf of some other persons, the compensation in this case being for loss of employment. The minimum sum which may be awarded to a licence-holder for loss of busi- ness was fixed at one year's net profits as deter- mined for income-tax purposes. The clause as amended was carried by 314 to 128.—In the House of Lords the debate was on a motion by Lord Lamirgton for the second reading of the Public- houses (Extension of Facilities) Bill, which, he said, was intended to make the public-house what it was in Paris and Brussels-a place where all classes might, congregate for refreshment, enjoy- ment and recreation. The Government opposed the measure, and the Earl of Carlisle moved its rejection. The Marquis of Lansdowne said that, although he saw objections to it, he would be sorry to vote against it on second reading, and in the circumstances he advised its withdrawal. This course was taken. The Irish Housing Bill was ordered for thirst reading, after an amendment had been carried against the Government excluding from the operation of the measure towns with a population of lesa than 2,000. On Wednesday the Home Secretary, answering a number of questions with reference to the prison treatment of the women suffragists, said the divi- sion in which the prisoner WHS to be placed must by law be determined by the magistiate in his dis- cretioo. and he (Mr Gladstone) could not order the prisoners in questiou to be treated ns if they had been placed in the first division. Later in the evening there was a "scene" owing to the attempts of some of the occupants of the Ladies' Gallery and some men in the Strangers' Gallery to address the House. In consequence, the speaker has ordered both Galleries to be closed. In Committee on the Licensing Bill, Mr Ashley moved the omis- sion of the first sub section of clause 12 The sub- section provides that all sums payable in respect of compensation should be paid by the Licen- sing Commission, and that in order to meet those payments the Licensing Commission should impose in each year of the reduction period, equally throughout England and Wales, in respect of the renewal of all old on-licences charges at such rates as may be necessary for the purpose. The amend- ment was negatived by 242 votes to 95. On the motion of the Solicitor General an amendment was agreed to providing that the salaries and expenses 01 the Licensing Commission should be paid out of money voted by Parliament in order to make this body subject to Parliamentary control. The clause was eventually carried by 300 votes to 114. Other clauses were carried.—The House of Lords, without dividing on the question, gave a second reading to the Children Bill, which has already been passed by the House of Commons. By 57 votes to 18 Lord Courtney's bill to amend the law in regard to a landlord's right to distrain for rent was limited, ou the motion of Lord Halsbury, to cases in which the tenants were under agreements to pay their rents not less frequently than once a quarter, and such rents must be the full annual value of the premises. The consideration of the bill was adjourned. On Thursday replying to M rD. A. Thomas, Mr Runciman said that no formal negotiations had been carried on by the Government in regard to the Education Bill, but they had lost no opportun- ity of collecting information in many quarters. He was not yet without hope that a settlement by a general agreement might, be reached. The first order of the day was the Report stage of the ex- penses resolution of the Licensing Bill agiejd to the previous night. After sume discussion the Report WHS agreed to. In the Committee on the bill the consideraion of Part II., which deals with authoii- ties and aieas, was begun. After considerable dis- cussion as to the number of the Commissioners and their salaries the guillotine resolution came into force. Clause 14, which deals with the appoint- ment of the Licensing Commission and fixes the salaries of the Commissioners, was carried by 293 v.tes to 96. Clauses 15 and 16, which provide for appeals from the decisions of the licensing justices, the confirmation of uew licences, and the constitu- tion of licensing appeal authorities, were carried by large majorities. In the House of Lords the Local Authorities (Admission of the Press) Bill passed through com- mittee. On the motion of the Earl of Camper- down, it was agreed, by 48 votes to 28, to present an address to the King, praying him to annul one of the regulations laid before Parliament in pursu- ance of the Old Age Pensions Act. This regulation caets upon County Councils the expenses incurred by the pension committees.

I WELSHPOOL COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. I A meeting of the Welshpool County School Governors was held at the Schools on Friday afternoon, when there were present Mr W. For- hester Addie (chairman), Mis Addie, Mrs A. C. Humphieys-Owen, Messrs Charles Shuker and D. Foulkes, together with the clerk (Mr C. P. Winnall). The Finance Committee recommended pay- ment of claims amounting to C257 14s. and re- ported a credit balance in the treasurer's hands of Y-513 3s. 6d. FREE PLACES. A letter was received from the Board of Edu- cation sajing they did not see any reason why the school should not as from the beginning of the forthcoming term comply with their require- ments as to fiee places, which had been pre- viously explained. If I he requirements had not already been met it should be noted that the re- I"c quirements were based on the number of new admissions to the school. The Board would expect steps to be taken at once to fill up the deficiency by the offering of additional scholar- ships to be provided out of the Board's grant to pupils entering from public elementary schools. The Chairman said they must not fight on the S, matter any longer. It had been c-onsidei cd by the Higher Education Committee, and Mr Lloyd had advised him to fall into line. The Clerk said then. were 31 pupils admitted to the boys' school last year, which meant eight free places. Towards that they had already three County scholarshiptt, and a Matthews Charity scholarship. They had a Stuart Ren- del bursary they could give, and they could give three fresh (scholarships to make up the required number of free places. The headmaster had enquired into the circumstances of children who had entered for the scholarship examination. The first three on the list had won scholarships and had entered the school. The fourth had ob- tained 413 marks and was eligible for a scholar- ship; he had entered the school. The fifth and sixth boys were eligible for scholarships, and he recommended that scholarships be awarded these three boys to r::ake the necessary n umbei of free places. The Headmaster's recommendation was agreed to. The Clerk said that 21 girls were admitted in the girls' school last year. which meant five free- places. They had already offered two, and it remained for them to offer three more. On the recommendation of the headmistress three more scholarships were offered to certain girls. ALTERATIONS AT THE GIRL'S SCHOOL. A letter was received from the Board of Edu- cation asking what steps the Governors were taking with regard to the alterations recom- mended in the inspector's report. The Clerk explained that the inspector re- ported that certain alterations with regard to heating were needed in the girls' school, and there was also a recommendation about one of the classrooms The Governors had referred the matter to a committee. The clerk was instructed to reply stating that the committee had not fully considered the matter. RETIRING GOVERNORS. It was decided to adopt the same procedure as last year with regard to the re-election of Governors. The retiring Governors are—Elect- ed by parents. Miss F. E. Howell, Mr J. H. Andereon, Mr J. Morris; elected by County Council, Mr J. H. Davies. Mr D. Foulkes co- opted, Major G. H. Mytton. SALARIES. A letter was read from Miss Bingham apply- ing for £ 30 increase in the salaries of the staff of the girls' school. The Clerk, in answer to Mrs Humphreys- Owen, said the salaries were increased at Christ- mas last year, when they also engaged an add! tional mistress. The matter was referred to the Finance Com- mittee. PURCHASE OF MICROSCOPES. Miss Bingham also applied for permission to purchase two microscopes, which would cost zC14 oi- Y-15. The Chairman said Miss iBingham made a great point of this contemplated purchase, and thought it would considerably lessen her work. Mr Addit'1 added that the Governors seemed to :"t)e earning a good deal of money and spending a good deal. It was agreed to purchase the microscopes.

MR. REES, M.P., AS CATECHIST. The following letter was addressed by the member for Montgomery Boroughs to the "Pall Mall Gazette last week: — Sir.—In your follower of yesterday it is said that Mr R.ees' valuable services in showing the misleading character of the attacks directed against Indian administration have been set off in some degree by his constant demands for in- formation on matters of no particular conse- quence. Now, Sir, I would assure you that when one man stands against a round half- dozen, his questions must necessarily be more numerous than those of any one of his antago- nists, and it will be found upon examination that my high total is made up for the most part of supplementary questions upon interrogations put by half a dozen of the opponents of Brit- ish administration and of the British generally in India. I make no complaint of what is said in your article. On the contrary, I am grati- fied by the reference to myself; but think it necessary to make this explanation of what otherwise would be an unduly large number of questions. When it is contended that the Gov- ernment of India is a tyrannical corporation, that all its agents are oppressors, and not, as the natives call them, protectors of the poor. that it invented plague and encourages cholera for the purpose of killing off its subjects, that it wages wanton war with virtuous tribes on the frontier, disregards flags of truce, and slays its wounded, persecutes innocent editors of well-conducted journals, unjustly prosecutes the murderers of innocent English women, taxes most of the natives to death, and promotes famine for the removal of the remainder, then it must be admitted that there is a little work to do for a member of Parliament who does not believe that the heart of every Englishman in India is as black as his liver is bad, his temper arrogant, and his disposition oppressive and overbearing.—Yours faithfully. j D. REES. Travellers' Club, S.W., October 17th.

TOWYN. BURGLARy.-The booking office waa broken into dnring Tuesday night, but so far no loss has been recorded. RECORD POTATOES.—A paragraph appeared in the Daily Disfat h last week, claiming I hf1 record for potatoes ar, two pounds weight. This can be easily beaten even at Tow) II, where the llev R R Roberts, B A., unearthed one weighing two and a half poundn, whilst the total weight of three of the same kidney, turned the tcale at 6 lbs. FOOTBALL,-Tlle team Ito meet Bala Press to-day is the same as that which played on (Saturday. D. Towyn Jones will take outside left, a position which no doubt will suit him much better than that he occupied in the previous game. His place at centre is taken by G. H. Morris. EISTEEDFOD —A well attended committee tneet- ini; was held or Thursday evening under the pros idencv of Mr Hugh Griffith, College Green. The sabjects for the forthcoming eisteddfod were sub- mitted, by the several sub-committees, and with the exception of the mnsical portion were ail accepted. The chair subject was proclaimed as Henaint." The full list of competitions will appear shortly. A highly satisfactory report from the Finance Committee was received. WESLKY GUILD-The opening meeting was held at the Vestry on Tuesday evening, when a highly instructive lecture was delivered by the pastor, the Hev,) Smith. The subject was The little Abbe of Burybridge." The subject was a Methodist of the old type, and hailed from Yorkshire, and the lecturer drew some instructive lessons from bis life and work. GIRLs' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—The Towyn branch of this Society in connection with St Cadvan's Church met on Thursday evening. A short service was held at the Church, the Vicar, giving a most Useful address. Subsequently, at the Pendre Assembly Rooms, asso dates, members and candi- dates, numbering 65 enjoyed an excellent tea. The needlework and wood carving done by members aad elaborate quilts made by the candidates during the winter session were then Bold to defray the expenses of two tired G F.S. members from Man- chester, now the guests of the home members Four marriatre cards and Bibles were then pre- sented 'o former members, Ms Edwards. Miss Reed, Mrs Marsden, and Mrs Harries, together with a satisfactory membership card to Miss Hannah Hughes. The presidibg associate Mrs Williams, Glyngarth Palace, sent bouquets for all to wear. Then followed music and games, bringing a most enjoyable evening to a close. DOLGELLEY. FOOTRALI,The local County School team beat Bala County School on Saturday by 4 goals to 2. and Barmouth County School on Wednesday by 6 goals to nil. A VACANT GUARDIANSHIP.— Mr James Lewis pre- sided over the monthly meeting on Saturday. The Master reported that duiing the month 181 vagrants had visited the Hons- as compared with 38 for the corresponding period of last year.— Mr James Isaac James, Dolgellev, having tendered his resignation as guardian owing to ill-health, a vacancy was caused. Only one nomination paper having come to hand, Mr Hugh Owen, an old member, in whose favour the nomination was made out, was declared elected He now wrote declining the honour, owing to certain circumstances. After a discussion the chairman and Mr John Roberts were deputed to interview Mr Owen as to whether be would reconsider his decision. CoNCKRT —What was described as the "popular concert of the year" was held at the Public Rooms on Wednesday evening in aid of the Idris Choral Society's funds. The chair was taken by Captain H. M. Richards, vice-chairman of the Society, Llew Meirion acting as conductor. At the close a vote of thanks to the chairman was proposed by Dr J. Jones, seconded by Mr E. Williams. Programme :— Glee, Welsh Melodies," Male Voice Chi ir song, Nant y Mynydd," Mr Dewi Roberts song, The waltz song," Miss Elsie Williams; instrumental duet, Lo! here the gentle Lark," Messrs Arnfield an Mills; song, u The Nights," Mrs Arthur Mao Cartby musical sketch, As they sat at the top of the stairs." Mr Furlong song, Y gan a gol- lwyd," Miss Bertha Jones song, Mein Gluck," with euphonium obligato, Mr J. Corris Joiies; song, 1 I know a lovely garden," Miss Mabel Bevan pianoforte solo, Miss Hilda Bevan; *ong, "She wandered down the Mountain side," Miss Bertha Jones song, Blow, blow, thou winter wind," Llew Meirion song, Dimon," Mrs Arthur Mac Carthy; duet. Plant y Cedyrn," Messrs J. Corris Jones and G. W. Williams; musical sketch, "Welsh Limericks" (seconc series), Mr Furlong; song "Gwalia Fendigaid," Mr J. Corris Jones song" Miss Elsie Williams trio, The Shepherds," Mi, Elsie Williams, Messrs J. Corris Jones and G. W. Williams God lave the King.

BARMOUTH. URBAN COUNCIL "SCENE." At the monthly meeting of the Urban Council on Tuesday, presided over by Mr Edward Wil- liams, J.P., the surveyor (Mr J. Edmund Evans, F.R.I.B.A.), drew attention to the dangerous state of a wall at the rear of Mr Abraham's house. He warned the public against going that way. Ascertaining that Mr Adams, Dol- gelley, was the mortgagee of the property, a notice was served on him, but in reply Mrs Abraham was said to be the sole person re sponsible. The surveyor therefore communi- cated with the lady, but she referred him to Mr Adams (laughter).—Mr D. E. Davies (vice-chair- man) proposed and Mr H. W. Williams second- ed that the matter be left, in the hands of the clerk and surveyor to take- proceedings, if ne- cessary.—Mr H. Freeman Is Mr George to act. as our solicitor or as clerk? — Mr D. E. Davies As solicitor, of course. We must go about our affairs in a proper manner, not slip- shod.—Mr H Freeman Then I am dead against it.—The Chairman That is a frank opinion. We will put the matter to the vote. — Four members then put their hands up.—The Chair- man Now, gentlemen, let us be straightfor- ward, not neutral. To be in the background is not manly. Whilst I hold the chair, everv member must vote.—Dr J. Pugh Jones May I ask for an explanation?—The Chairman: No! We are voting, so sit down. — Dr J. Pugh Jones I will not sit down.—The Chairman: Won't you? Take your seat sir. Gentlemen, I appeal to you to support the chair.—As the medical gentleman left. the chamber abruptly. the Chairman remarked I will not have any child's play here." — Ultimately the surveyor was instructed to again write to Mrs Abraham on the subject.

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A DINAS MAWDDWY LICENCE ) REFERRED. At Dolgelley Petty Sessions on Tuesday, be- fore Mr Wynne Williams (presiding), Captain L H. M. Richards, Messrs J. Edwards. Richard Williams, W. Hughes, A. E. Jelf-Reveley, J. ) E. Fox, J. Meyrick Jones, and T. Davies, Mr A. J. Hughes, Aberystwyth, applied for the trans- fer of the licence of the Nag's Head Inn, Dinas Mawddwy, from Mrs Jane Platt to William Owen.—Mr R. Guthrie Jones. Dolgelley. ob- jected on behalf of the inhabitants of Dinas. He said that the parish of Mallwyd at the cen- sus contained 819 persons. Since then the population had dwindled, and its present popu- lation was 750. There were four licensed inns in the parish, namely Nag's Head, Red Lion, Buckley Arms, and Peniarth Arms, and this was the highest proportion in the county. The Red Lion was only 85 yards away from the Nag's Head, the Buckley Arms 1.033 yards, and Peniarth Arms It miles. The accommodation 4 therefore was more than ample for the needs of the district. Of course it was to be admit- ted that the Nag's Head had stables as well as a small field. So also had the Red Lion a large stable and fields. Accommodation for man and beast waa also to be had at the Buckley Arms. Even if the licence were withheld from the Nag's Head people on fair days could easily ar- range to have the use of the stables as at pre- sent enjoyed. — Thomas Brees, Bronmeirion. Mallwyd, stated that he took a petition round and it was readily signed by 331 of the inhabit- ants. As the number of those over 16 years of age was 538 this indicated an overwhelming majority. — Evidence was also given by John Evans Tanrallt; Mrs Kate Myfanwy Evans, Post Office and Robert Jones, Nantyrliedydd, all of Dinas Mawddwy, who stated that, in their opinion, the licence could be done away with and no inconvenience would be caused thereby.—In support of the application, Mr Hughes said that his clients, the Lichfield Brewery Company, had lately expended C-500 in carrying out repairs to the. house. Four years ago the local Bench decided to withdraw the licence, but on appeal to the Quarter Ses- sions it was allowed.—Evidence stating that the house was largely patronised by farmers, particularly on fair days, was given by John Davies, for 11 years a members of the Dinas Urban Council; Hugh William Edwards. Blaen- plwyf, Cemmaes; and Thomas Morgan. Castell Einion.—After a four hours' hearing the Bench decided by a majority to refer the house foi compensation.

— LLANIDLOES SHEEP-DOG TRIALS. Under the auspices of the Llanidloes Sheep-Dog Society, trials were held oa the Gorn fields on Wed- nesday. The weather was unfavourable for the event, a drizzling rain failing most of the day, but considering adverse conditions, the attendance was good, and some interesting work by tlle dogs was witnessed. The President was Mr Dd. Davies, M P., and the judges were Messrs J. Rhys Pryse,' J P., Pantdrain, and D. E. R. Griffiths, Machynlleth. Mr Ed. Hamer was the chairman of Committee, and Mr David Holmes was hon. treas., with Messrs J. E. Mills and F. J. Phillips, hon. sees., in which capacity they gave eminent satisfaction. Mr J. W. Chapman acted as timekeeper. The resnlts were as follows Open stakes, 1 T. Jones, Glyn, Llanidloes. 2 J. Moses, Oswestry 3 Thomas Roberts, Cymmo, Llantysiiio. The fourth, fifth and sixth piizes and a special prize awarded to the dog which by reason of not having penned its sheep within the prescribed time, or of some such other misfortune, had forfeited its place in the prize list but which otherwise had done the cleverest work, were divided between Messrs Robert J. Evans, Voelgoch, Llangurig; E. T. Jones, Gelynen, Llangynog, Builth Wells; Rees Griffiths, The Hollies, Builth Wells; T. Pugh, Glyn, Llanidloes, and John Rees, Seven Stars, Nantmel. A cup, called the Plas- rtinam Hunt Cup, value zC5 5sj, has been offered by Mr David Davies, Plasdinam, to become the pro- perty of the competitor residing in the hunt district who wins the cpen stakes three times, not neces- satily in succession, Mr Thomas Jones, Glyn, Llan. idloes, has won the stakes twice and only needs to wiu on one mote occasion to become the possessor of the cup.

7TH (MONTGOMERY AND MERIONETH- SHIRE) BATTALION ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUT.-COL. SIR W. L. NAPIER, BART. Commanding. Headquarters, Newtown, 31st October, 1908. RECRUITING.—The Battalion will be open for recruiting for the Territorial Force from the let November, 1908; every effort should be made to bring the Battalion up to its establishment. A. T. C. RUNDLE, Captain. Adjutant 7th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

PROPERTY AND OTHER SALES. Messrs Cooke Bros. & Roberts offered for sale by Auction at the Trewythen Hotel, Llanidloes, on Saturday, a small farm known as Glanrafon, situate in the parish of Llanbadarn-fawr, near Dyffryn Castell, in Cardiganshire. The property includes 15 acres or thereabouts of pasture and arable laud with house and bnildings, and has recently been tenanted atE8 per annum. Biddings commenced at £100 and quickly ran up to £L35 at which amount it was secured by Mr Sandles of Great Sutton, Bear Chester. Messrs J. & A. Davies were the solicitors to therendors.

MONTGOMERY TOWN COUNCIL. The Town Council met. on Thursday, wlwlt there were present Alderman Vaughan presid- ing (in the absence of the Mayor), Councillors C. P. Davies, C. B. Williams. M. Owen. and T. G. Mitchell, with the Town Clerk (Mr C. S. Pryee), surveyor (Mr W. P. Hole), inspector (Mr R. Tomley). medical officer (Dr T. D. Kirk), as- sistant clerk (Mr W. J. Jones). WATER SUPPLY. The Town Clerk stated that he had been un- able to obtain an interview with Mr Addie re- specting the water supply, and he asked for tie matter to be adjourned.—Agreed.

APPOINTMENT OF MACE BEARER. Two applications were received for the post of mace bearer, namely. Edward Berwick of Piggin Tavern, Montgomery, and Thomas Cor- bett Weaver, of Crogibren, Montgomery. It was deeided to elect by ballot, which resulted in the election of Thomas Corbett Weaver by a. unanimous vote. -Councillor C. P. Davies then proposed and Councillor M. Owen seconded that Thomas Corbett Weaver be appointed, and this was carried. STREET LIGHTING. Councillor Mitchell explained that there was- a great necessity to begin lighting the streets on September 1st instead of September 15th as at. present.—The Town Clerk referred to the. agreement which recorded that the .streets. should be lit from the 15th of September until the end of March.—Councillor Davies said he quite agreed. In September the town was not lighted as it should be. They made rules for other people, but broke them themselves. If anyone drove a trap or waggon they made them have lights. It. was very dark and dangerous- indeed, and the cost, would not make a deal of difference.—The ex-Mayor said they would an agree to that. as it was very necessary.—Coun- cillor C. B. Williams: I consider we ought to have better light from the lamps. We may want fresh burners altogether Councillor Davies suggested that Mr Mourby be asked to send an estimate of the extra charge, and this suggestion was adopted. FENCES ON FLOS LANDS. Councillor C. P. Davies stated that he had obtained a tender for the fencing and supply of gates on these lands from Mr John Evans. Llegodig, Abermule, and he moved that the work be done, as he considered the tender very satisfactory. — Councillor Williams Have the Montgomery tradesmen had a chance of tender- ing for this work?—Councillor Davies: I have seen some of them.—The Surveyor The esti- mate is a very fair one if the posts are oak.- Councillor C. P. Davies I will see that the work is carried out satisfactorily and that oak posts are used if the tender is accepted.—Coun- cillor C. P. Davies then proposed that the ten- der be accepted, and Councillor Maurice Owen seconded.—As an amendment Councillor C. B. Williams proposed and Councillor Mitchell sec- onded that- tenders be invited for the work from, the tradesmen of the town. — On a vote 'being taken the original proposition to accept the ten- der was carried by three votes, to two. IMPROVEMENTS. Colonel H. Cautley. R.E.. of Clawdd-y-dre, wrote asking the Council's permission to erect a bow window in the smoke room of his house at Clawdd-y-dre and also to convey the surface water from the roof of same to the drain across Lyon's Bank.—This was granted. TECHNICAL LECTURES. A letter was read from the Clerk to the Coun- ty Council stating that the Council were pre- pared to provide lectures in the Town Hall, Montgomery, if the Town Council thought they would be attended.—Councillor Davies said the last lectures they had were very poorly attend- ed.-It was decided to inform the. County Coun- cil that the Council did not think the lectures would be appreciated.

ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. The Town Clerk reported that. only two nomi- nation papers had been received for the office of Councillors, namely. those of the retiring Coun- cillors—31 aurice Owen. West View, and Thorny George Mitchell. of Old C'astle—and that these two gentlemen had been duly elected without, opposition. BANGOR COLLEGE REPRESENTATION. A letter was read from Mr J. E. Lloyd, regis- trar of this college, asking the Council to nominate their governor for the ensuing year.— It was resolved unanimously that the Mayor be elected.

MONTGOMERY PETTY SESSIONS. At these sessions on Thursday, before Messrs. T. Morgan-Owen (pretiiding)," S. D. Price- Davies, T. D. Kirk, and 31. OWEN, the Forder Board of Guardians summoned Walter Breeze, of 58, Stanley road, Tonpentre, Pontypridd. South Wales, to show cause why he should not contribute towards the FUPPOrf," of his mother, Margaret. Ellen Breeze, of Welshpool, who was in receipt of out-relief.-Relieying Officer For- tune gave evidence of ehargeability and means, and an order was made for 1". weekly.—School Attendance Officer Thomas Bobb summoned William Broxton, of Pant. Cliui chsioke, for ne- glecting to send his children to school regular- ly. The case was adjourned t.w o months ago to see if the attendance would improve. The attendance during this time was as follows: — 3Iartha, school open 80 times, attendance 70, absent 10; Samuel, school open 80 times, at- tended 68, absent. 12. As the attendance harl improved the, case was dismissed. — Sarah Aucham, of Plassey cottage. Chuivhstoke, wife of William An chain, charged Joseph Jones, farmer, of Woodgat-e, Hyssington. with inde- cent. assault. — 31r R. E. George appeared for complainant, and Mr Martin Woo-snam defend- ed. After a lengthy hearing the case was dis- missed. L.

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— The dates of the Test matches between Eng- land and Australia next cricket season and the grounds upon which they will be played were arranged by the Board of Control at Lords on Thursday. As usual, there will be five games. In the event of the rubber depending upon it, the match at the Oval will be played out.

DEATH OF MAJOR LOVETT. We regret to record the death of Major Lovett of Henlle Hall, near Chirk, which occur- red on Wednesday evening, after a brief illness. Major Hubert Richard Lovett was the eldest son of the late Colonel T. Heaton Lovett, of Belmont, now known as Henlle Hall, and was 54 years of age. He was educated at Chelten- ham School, and, entering the army at a. com- paratively early age. became a member of the King's 60th Royal Rifles. He served with much distinction in the Egyptian war of 1882. in Af- ganistan in 1891. and in the Zulu war. He was a staunch Conservative in politics, and took an active part in securing the return of Mr W. Clive Bridgeman for the Oswestry division at the general election. He was also a Church- man, and was a magistrate for the county of Salop. For some years he had been one of the managers of the Oswestry Savings Bank. A keen sportsman, he was a member of the Shrop- shire Hunt, and a frequent follower of Sir Wat- kin's hounds. He also took keen in- terest in agricultural matters. In 1892 he mar- ried Lina Mary the only daughter and heiress of Mr Louderdale Maitland. of Eccles. Dumfries- shire, and widow of Lieut. Hon H. Howard Brooke, R.N. He is survived by her and one son, Mr Thomas Maitland Lovett who succeeds to the Henlle estate.

HALF-A-TON FISH CAUGHT AT BORTH. Mr William Hope Hudgson and his brother, who reside at Borth, have captured an enormous fish, which is described as a shark ray. They discovered it while boating, aud it was only after a two hours' struggle that they succeeded in landing it on the beach. Its weight is nearly half a ton, and from snout to tail it measures 8 feet, and is about 6 feet in diameter. It required the assistance of several fishermen to baul it up the beach. Mr Hodgson states that before the fish was vanquished it snapped at them continually with its large jaws, and they consider themselves fortunate to have escaped unscathed. None of the local fishermen ever remember a fish of this particular species being caught on the coast before, and it is supposed to be a migrant from the Azores. The fish still lies on the beach, where it is an object of general interest.

-+- CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending October 25th, 1908. Miles open, 280. Passengers, parceia, horses carriages, dogo iind mails, £ 2,685 merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 2,632 total for the week £ 5 368 aggregate from commencement of half-year ir.130,966 Actual traffic receipts for the correspond- it;g week oi last vear Miles open, 280. Passengers, oarcels, &e., £ 2 625 merchandise, minerals, (fee., jE2,767 total for the week £5,393; aggregate from coafinaEicemsnt of half year, £ 131.261. Iucrease for the week, passengers, parcels, &«., £ 60; decrease, merchandise, minerals, &o., £ 85 total decrease for the week, JE25 aggregate iucvease passengers parcels &c., £ 830 aggregate decreas e merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 1,125; aggregate de. crease from commencement of half-ye^r, .€295,