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GREAT INTERNATIONAL MATCH. WALES V. ENGLAND. AX EXCITING GAME. On Monday on Wrexham Racecourse, eleven picked Welshmen met eleven picked Englishmen in a football match. This was the sixteenth meeting of Wales and England, and out of the fifteen games played in past years Wales have won but two. The following table, showing the results of past matches, will no doubt be of interest to our readers:— 1878-79 Oval. England won 2 to 1 1879-80 Wrexham. England won. ,3 2 1880-81 Blackburn. Wales won 1 „ 0 1881-82 Wrexham. Wales won 5 „ 3 1882-83 Oval. England won 5 0 1883-84 Wrexham. England won 4 „ 0 1884-85 Blackburn. Drawn 1 „ I 1885-86 Wrexham. England won 3 0 1886-87 Oval. England won 4 „ 0 1887-88 Crewe. England won 5 „ 1 1888-89 Stoke. England won 4 „ 1 1889-90 Wrexham. England won 3 „ 1 1890-91 Sunderland. England won 4 „ 1 1891-92 Wrexham. England won 2 „ 0 1892-93 Stoke. England won 6 „ 0 From the above it will be seen that the last occa- sion on which Wales were victorious was in the spring of 1882, twelve years ago, when on Wrexham Racecourse they beat the representatives of the Rose by five goals to three. In 1885 at Blackburn they made a draw of it, and although every match since then has been lost, the Welshmen has never been known to show the least signs of funking when opposing their English brethren—indeed they look forward to each match with pleasurable anticipations of victory. Monday's meeting was no exception to the rule, and local interest ran high in favour of Wales. An unusually large crowd of spectators was expected, and every preparation for their comfortable accommodation was made by Mr J. Taylor, the energetic and genial secretary of the Welsh Association. There was but one alteration in the English team, Lodge, of Cambridge University, taking the place of Harrison at full back. As a team of represen- tative amateurs, therefore, the eleven left nothing to be desired. Wales played the team selected, and, although there bad been considerable criticism, the general opinion was that the interests of Gallant little Wales" were in good hands. At 3.15 the teams faced each other as follows :— WALES.—J. Trainor (Wrexham and Preston North End), goal; C. Parry (Llansilin and Everton) and D. Jones (Chirk and Bolton Wanderers), backs J. Evans (Oswestry), T. Chapman (Newtown), and Abel Hughesj (Rhos), half-backs; B. Lewis (Wrexham) and E. James (Chirk), right wing; J. C. llc-a (Aberystwith) and C. H. Bowdler (Rhayader and Shrewsbury), left wing; and W. Lewis (Bangor and Chester), centre forward. ENGLAND.—Goal, L. H. Gay (Old Brightonians) backs, Lodge (Cambridge University), and F. R. Pelly (Old Foresters) half-backs, A. S. Topham (Casuals), A. H. Hossack (Corinthians), and C. Wreford-Brown (Old Carthusians) right wing, R. Topham (Casuals) and R. C. Gosling (Old Etonians); centre, G. O. Smith (Old Cartliusiaus) left wing, J. G. Veitch (Old Westminsters) and R. R. Sandilands (Old Westminsters). Wales won the toss and Smith started before about 5,000 spectators. The forwards soon got working and a mis-kick by D. Jones let them in Trainor cleared magnificently. From the goal kick some pretty work was done by the Welshmen who got down in close proximity to the English goal where Rea shot, but Gay saved. After this the Welshmen had by far the best of the game for some time. After a futile corner, Ben Lewis gave to W. Lewis, who shot unsuccessfully. Rea had a try, and then James headed over the bar. A fine run bv Veitch was brought to nought by Parry, and after a little midfield play, Bowdler secured, and after some magnificent work scored a capital goal. Encouraged by this success the homesters went to work again, and a corner soon followed, but this proved unproductive. A run by Veitch resulted in Trainor having a shot to stop, and then after Gay had saved, Chapman returned, and an exciting scrimmage took place near the English citadel, after which the danger was averted. Soon afterwards B. Lewis landed the ball in the net, but the point was disallowed for an infringement of the off-side rule. Again they returned to the attack, and were granted hands in the goal, but the defenders cleared. W. Lewis evaded the English halves but was upset by Gay, and Rea who obtained shot over the bar. Then Topham went away in capital style and centred, Veitch, who obtained, tested Trainer with an exceedingly difficult shot, but the Preston man saved magnificently but in doing so granted a corner, which, however, came to nothing. Gosling and Veitch with some pretty combination worked down, and the latter ultimately beat Trainor. Within three minutes afterwards the Welsh custodian in kicking out sent the ball against the back of one of the backs and goal number two was recorded, truly a wonderful change. Play after this settled down a little Gay granted a couple of corners in succession, both of which were cleared, and then Parry showed some magnificent play and cleared his goal well. Both goals were visited in turn, but the attempts lacked the spirit which had characterised the earlier portion of the half. Sandilands and his partner went away, and the former shot, a corner being conceded. Nothing further of interest transpired before half-time, when the game stood- England.— 2 goals. Wales 1 goal. Upon Lewis putting his toe to the ball at the re-start, an onslaught was made on the English goal, B. Lewis making a wretched attempt with a screw shot. The ball quickly travelled down the field, and Parry was called upon to meet a rush by Smith, the English centre. Ilea went away to midfield to be pulled up by Hossack. J. Evans showed up with some clever tackling, several times robbing Sandilands. Trainor did a bit of risky play, knocking the ball several times from the feet of the English forwards. Parry cleared with a long kick, and was immediately called upon to repeat the performance. Sandilands went away but was checked in time by Chapman. James then became conspicuous with a good screw shot which gave Gay some trouble to get rid of. W. Lewis had a nice chance to run off but dallied too long and was robbed by Brown. Gosling got dangerously near to the Welsh goal and passing to Topham that player transferred the ball to Veitch, who scored number three for England. The passing game of the Englishmen was telling against the Welsh half-backs and Trainor was called upon to negotiate a Stinger from Sandilands. Lodge had to stop an attack by W. Lewis, which lie did with a splendid kick. James had a good chance on the right but delayed too long, a throw in for England being the result. A race occurred befween D. Jones and the English left wing, and the latter player conceding a corner, which was nicely cleared by Parry. Rea broke away and made a good run up the wing, but finished badly, his final effort going wide. A corner off Lodge's foot nearly ended in a goal for the Welshmen, Chapman's shot skimming the crossbar. The wind increased a little, and the Englishmen were not slow to take advantage of it, and Parry and D. Jones were called upon to repel an attack by the English front rank. Parry dribbled out and kicked to B. Lewis, who spurted off, but his shot went behind. Hands against A. Hughes let Gosling in and Trainor was called upon to throw clear, Lodge was repeatedly applauded for his clever tackling and kicking. Veitch went away at a rattling pace but Parry was on the alert and pulled him up in the nick of time, J. Evans soon put in a beauty which caused Gay to fist out. James shot across the mouth of goal but none of the forwards were up and Lodge cleared easily. Again the superb passing of the English forwards was seen to advantage, and Trainor was beaten by Veitch once more. Hands in favour of the English caused them to swarm in the Welsh goal, and the Welsh colours were lowered for the tifth time by Gosling. FINAL RESULT:— ENGLAND, 5 GOALS WALES, 1 GOAL.

SHROPSHIRE LEAGUE. OSWESTRY V. WHITCHURCH. This match was played at Whitchurch on Satur- day before a fair gate. The home team won the toss, and chose the top goal, thus having ground, wind, and sun in their favour. From the kick off Whitchurch pressed. Dick Jones was almost at once called upon, and he saved very badly on his first attempt, but managed to get the ball away at the second. Pickard ran down, and sent a very fine shot at goal, which Dick saved in good form. Whitchurch got a corner, and Cartwright sent the ball into the mouth of goal It was got away, but sent on to the left, where Stynchcombe secured it and passed it back, right under the bar. Cart- wright got his head well under it, and landed it in the net. This success of the home team was greeted with loud cheers. From the kick off the Oswestry van rushed up in a body, and Poole saved from a splendid shot. Whitchurch next got two good chances from hands near goal. Both were got away after sharp scrimmages. Further pressure by the home team brought the ball to Cartw right, and this nimble little player eluded the backs, and placed a neat goal to the credit of his side. Alf. Lloyd and J. A. Benbow did some clever passing from the kick off, and with Parry worked the ball up the hill. When near goal Lloyd most cleverly and unselfishly transferred the ball to J. A. Benbow, and this player dashed it into the net. This success stimulated the Oswestry men to further exertions, while the Whitchurch men were ordered to "play up" by their excited partisans. Up went the Oswestry front rank, and J. A. Benbow would have done the trick again, but unluckily fell when in a prime condition for shooting. Down went the home lot, and Jack Evans saved a clinking shot. Parry worked up well on the right, but lost near goal. From a foul by Oswestry in goal, Pickard netted number three. Soon the home team got another foul in goal, and Stynchcombe added number four. From now till half time Whitchurch put the screw on, but failed to notch another point, owing to the smart goal keeping of Dick Jones. On ends being changed, Oswestry, with the ground and wind in their favour, pressed, but, although they were oftentimes within an ace of scoring, never actually found the mark. The Whitchurch men were not idle, and time after time gave Grainger, Edwards, and Dick Jones plenty to do to keep them back. M. Jones played in excellent form, but spoiled a few chances by getting off-side, or at any rate getting this decision against him. Towards the end of the game Oswestry swarmed round the Whitchurch goal, and tested Poole severely, but he cleverly saved many fine shots. When the whistle blew, the home team were winners of a good game by 4 goals to 1. Teams :— WHITCHURCH. Goal, Poole; backs, Freeman and Farrington; half-backs, Thomas, Wycherley, and Jones right wing, Cartwright and Clayton; centre, Pickard; left wing, Stynchcombe and Barrett. OSWESTRY, Goal, R. Jones; backs, Grainger and A. Edwards, half-backs, England, T. Benbow, and J. Evans; right wing, Parry and J. E. Benbow; centre, A. Lloyd left wing, M. and N. Jones. Referee—Mr. Hinde, Nantwich.

ABERYSTWYTH v. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES. For the fifth time this season these formidable rivals met in friendly combat on the Barracks ground, Aberystwyth, on Saturday afternoon. On the four previous occasions the Town have been victorious, but on Saturday they were minus J. C. Rea (who was to play for Wales against England on Monday) and It. Davies. The interest in these fixtures has always been of the keenest, and Saturday was no exception to the rule, great ex- citement prevailing as the match progressed among the large attendance of spectators. The Town were the first to draw blood, Garner being responsible for it with his cranium from a neat pass by Mason. The Collegians were soon to the front, and Ellis equalised matters. Nothing daunted, Garner and Morris, securing possession from the re-start, dashed away determinedly, and Morris scored a grand goal amid prolonged applause from the spectators. Before the interval Ellis succeeded in effecting the downfall of the Town citadel a second time, and the teams crossed over with the score reading :— Town 2 goals U.C.W 2 „ The Town opened strongly, and Garner on three occasions planted the globe in the net, but was chagrined to find that two of the goals were dis- allowed on the plea of off-side. The spectators disapproved of the decisions, and gave vent to much hooting, even at one time making an attempt to break into the ground. This was prevented by timely assistance rendered by Mr. A. J. Hughes and Mr. Edwards, the genial and indefatigable hon. sec. of the Town Club. Before the cessation of hostilities Lloyd Roberts made the teams on level terms. Pinal Aberystwyth 3 goals. U. C. W 3 goals. At the conclusion of the match the referee, a student named Stuart, was hustled, but it is said that is accounted for through some of the collegians first raising their sticks. Messrs Hughes and Edwards again interfered, however, and no further molestation occurred. The town eleven played exceptionally well, Morris playing a grand game. Lloyd Roberts was the best on the other side, The town were undoubtedly much the better team. ABERYSTWYTH. Goal, Jack Jones backs, W. R. Jones and J. Bowen half-backs, H. Smith, D. Morgan, and W. Williams right wing, Llew Owen and Jack Garner (capt) left wing, W. J. Mason and J. H. Edwards centre, A. G. Morris. u. c. w. Goal, D. T. Cadvau Jones backs, P. E. Seed- house and R. J. T. Bryant (capt.) half-backs, E. W. B. Jones, R. M. Kinsey, and J. H. Bunford right wing, D. M. Jones and J. Lloyd Roberts left wing, C. 11. Chappie and Dewi Ellis centre, B. H. Keall. Referee, Mr. J. A. Stuart.

SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS MEET ON Monday, March 19 Cefn at 12 Wednesday, March 21 .Petton at 11 Thursday, March 22 Gredington at 12 Saturday, March 24 Marefen at 12

FOOTBALL FIXTURES. March 17—Newtown v Wellington, at Newtown. March 17-Aberystwyth Reserve v U.C.W. Reserve, on College ground. March 23—Oswestry Old Boys v Aberystwyth, at Aberystwyth. March 24-Newtown v Market Drayton, at Market Drayton. March 24-R.W.W. (Newtown) v Aberystwyth, at Aberystwyth. March 26-Aberystwyth v Welshpool, at Aber- ystwyth. March 26—R.W.W. (Newtown) v Excelsiors, at Aberystwyth. March 27-Aberystwyth v London Welsh, at Aber- ystwyth. March 31-Aberystwyth Reserve v Ardwyn School, on Town ground. March 31-Newtown v Shrewsbury Town, at Shrewsbury. March 31—Oswestry United v Wellington St. George's, at Oswestry. April 14—Aberystwyth Reserve v Towyn Reserve, at Aberystwyth. April 21—Aberystwyth v Excelsiors, on Excelsiors ground. April 21—Newtown v Whitchurch, at Newtown. April 21—Aberystwyth Reserve v Ardwyn School, on School ground. April 28—Aberystwyth Reserve v United Schools, at Aberystwyth. April 28—Oswestry United v Aberystwyth, at Aberystwyth. INTERNATIONAL MATCHES. March 12 Wales v England, in Wales March 24 Wales v Scotland, in Scotland WELSH SENIOR CUP. March 3 Semi-Final March 26 Final WELSH JUNIOR CUP. March 10 Semi-Finals April 14 Fiiial Tie iiiwii 11 n 11 ^1 —tw gMrasmapaqregraq

FORDEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. WEDNESDAY. Present: Messrs. W. Pryce, vice-chairman, pre- siding, W. Rogers, J. Whittaker, ex-ofiicio, Rev. J. Sawer, Messrs. S. Miller, J. Pryce Jones, Francis Langford, T. Rogers, E. D. Parry, K Hughes, R. H. Timmins, with Mr. C. S. Pryce, clerk. THE ESTIMATES. The Finance Committee submitted an estimate of the Common Fund expenditure for the current half year amounting to £2640, less £ 2 37 credit, and JE758 moiety of County Council grant leaving a net amount of zCl675 for common charges representing a, rate of 3jd. in the X. Mr. HUGHES said that the County Council kept back the Exchequer grants and paid in once what they should have paid in two payments. The CLERK said he was instructed to write to the County Council about the matter and they said that they could not divide the payments. The CHAIRMAN said they would have done so if thev could. The CLERK said that the rates were equalized by crediting only half of the £ 1500 which was paid on the half year ending Lady-day to that half year and carrying forward the other JE750 to the Michaelmas half year. The estimates were adopted and ap: portionments ordered. PARISHES IN ARREAR. The CLERK reported that the following sums were unpaid by respective parishes: Aston zC8, Castle Caereinion X47, Castlewright £ 20, Chirbury £ 70, Churchstoke Z84, Cletterwood X22, Forden £ 63, Hope JE9, Middletown z67, Pool Lower 169, Pool Middle zEI16, Rhosgoch £10, Trewern zC24, Uppington zC7, total £ 556. The CLERK was instructed to demand payment of the amounts outstanding. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE ELECTION OF GUARDIANS. A letter was read from the Local Government Board calling the attention of the Board to the new Local Government Bill and the time when the Elections would take place. BELIEF. The CLERK reported that the number in the house was 112 against 122 during the correspond- ing period of last year. Vagrants relieved during the fortnight 347 against 181 during the same period last year. Out-relief per Mr. R. Tomlev in the Montgomery district X13 15s. lOd. to 86 recipients; per Mr. J. Fortune in the Welshpool district X10 9s. 8d. to 81; per Mr. J. Oliver, Worthen district, £ 11 16s. 8d. to 72. Balance in the hands of the treasurer R1178 18s. 9d. -#. ,r.

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CORRESPONDENCE. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. To CORIIESPONT)I-.NT;. -Coi?z7)ztt?zications for this column should be addressedto the Editor, and must be written upon one side of the paper only. They should in all cases be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faitli. VOLUNTEERS FOR MONTGOMERYSHIRE." To the Editor of the COUXTY TIMES AND POST. Sip There is a strong, healthy wish in the town and neighbourhood of Welshpool for the formation of a volunteer corps. I believe I am correct in stating that the last time this question was mooted the wish of the Government to keep down the expenses of the country was the only reason that prevented the formation of the company becoming an stecom- plished fact. I am sure gentlemen will be found to come for- ward as officers when they find that the powers .1. 1_ L_ .LI LUUL oo nave gIven õIlG necessary permission. May I ask you to agitate for us, through the columns of your ubiquitous paper.—Yours, &c., AN INTENDING VOLUNTEER." Welshpool, 12th March, 1894. -+-

MONTGOMERY ELECTION. MR. HUMPHREYS-OWEN AND THE RAIL- WAY SERVANTS. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND POST. SIR,—Now that Mr. Humphrevs-Owen has been adopted as the Radical Candidate it is only right that his conduct as a Railway Director should be plainly stated to the working men who he desires should help to elect him to represent them in Parliament. It is true that Mr. Humphreys-Owen did not have to apologise before the Bar of the .House of Commons on April 7th, 1892 with the other directors, but was that not owing entirely because lie did not go to the directors' meeting at Crewc on September 30th, 1891, when I was granted a hearing before Mr. Maelure, M.P., Mr. Bailey Hawkins and Mr. Buckley. Does not this prove that Mr. Humphreys-Owen did not think it worth his going to Crewe to hear what I had to say and that he had thus no sympathy with a man who had faithfully served the Cambrian Railway Company for over 20 years without a stain on his character. Then is Mr. Humphreys-Owen not more to blame than any of the other directors for the shameful disclosures made before the Select Com- mittee on hours of labour of railway servants by the Cambrian witnesses. Mr. Humphreys-Owen is a local director residing close to the main line of the Cambrian Railway and is almost daily travell- on the line and constantly in consultation with the manager of the Railway and must therefore have well-known of the fearful long hours the men were working and the miserable pay they were receiving. The men who gave evidence before the Select Committee stated they were on duty very often for 24, 30 and 36 hours at a stretch. One porter in reply to Mr. Flynn (on page 26 of the Special Report) stated he had worked 36 hours at a stretch scores of times. Can Mr. Humphreys-Owen deny that he was unaware of this system by which work- ing men had to'work fearful long hours in respons- ible positions.—men who were in charge of signals and receiving the most miserable wages. Some were getting 8s. and 10. a week nay I know of one porter at Montgomery station (where Mr. Owen constantly travelled from) who was in charge of the signals and sole platform porter and wno was on duty daily from 12 to 13 hours, who received five shillings a week. I ask the working men of Montgomeryshire are they prepared to send up to Parliament a man who has treated their fellow- men in this fashion ? If thepare then I have no more faith in the working men. We shall no doubt be told of what a generous man Mr. Humphreys. Owen was. Well I was at Montgomery station for over two years yet I never once saw Mr. Humphrevs-Owen tip a porter a sixpence. We had also an anuual supper every new year to the railway employees and others at Montgomery station, subscribed for by the gentry in the neigh- bourhood but Mr. Humphreys-Owen, although a railway mrector, never subscribed a penny. Mr. Humphreys-Owen may say that the men on the Cambrian Railways are now better paid and work reasonable hours, but if so they have not Mr. Humphreys-Owen to thank for it, for was not this owing to the voice of public opinion, which condemned the slavery that had existed on the Cambrian Railways, according to the late manager's own words, for 20 years ? That system had been condemned by nearly all the public men in the country and the Press. Mr. Humphreys- Owen's conduct as a railway director proves that he is no friend of the working man, and I call on them to reject him, and thus show their sympathy with the Cambrian victims, who lost their all for giving evidence on behalf of their fellow workmen in order to better their condition. I am, &c., yours truly, Trevelyan House, EX-STATIONMASTER J. HOOD. Ellesmere. March 14th, 1824. 4

ELLESMERE. CONFIRMATION.—On Wednesday evening a con- firmation was held in St. Mary's Church, Ellesmere, by the Bishop of Shrewsbury. FIELD CLUB.—The last of a series of the evening meetings arranged by the Committee of the Elles- mere Field Club, to take place during the winter months, was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. The chair was taken by Mr. A. 1. Jebb (vice-president), and there was a good attendance. The subject of the evening was Ornithology." Mr. Brownlow R. C. Tower, president of the society, read an excellent paper on Local Water Birds," and there was an exhibition of birds and birds' eggs. Mr. Tower commenced his address by speaking of the delight to be derived from having some knowledge of the many birds which visited our Meres, some of which were not at all common. He then proceeded to give a description of the various birds which he had seen on or about Ellesmere Mere, dividing them into two classes, the swimmers and waders. He then gave a description of a morning's walk," and mentioning a large number of birds which might be seen on Ellesmere Mere and the beautiful Mere at Colemere, including the Egyptian goose, pockard, common tern, common guillimot, tufted duck, common heron, golden eye duck, common Bittern peewit, great crested grebe, shoveller duck, common cormorant, little auk, herring gull, goosander common snipe, Jack smpe, woodcock lesser grebe, swan, teal, &c. He also described a number of birds eggs which ho exhibited from his own collection. Mr. F. W. Bickley pro- posed a vote of thanks to Mr. Tower for his very interesting and instructive lecture.— Mr. Spencer E. Smith seconded this, and congratu- lated the Ellesmere Field Club on having such gentlemen as Mr. Tower to help them. On several occasions he (as secretary to the Conversazione Committee) had had lecturers from Ellesmere who had bee l good enough to re-deliver their lectures at Whitchurch, and he asked Mr. Tower if he would read his paper to them at Whitchurch at their next conversazione.Mr. Jebb, before putting the motion to the meeting, spoke of the graphic way in which Mr. Tower bad, so to speak, made each bird rise up before them. It was a great tbiog that so many birds, many of them comparatively rare ones, could be seen in the course of a humble walk. He thought that there was probably no other place so situated in the United Kingdom. It was a good thing to have a man like Mr. Tower, who from his love of birds would protect them, and from his position was able to do so. The vote of thanks was then put to the meeting, and carried with loud applause.—Mr. Tower, in responding, said he feared his paper would not be of so much interest in Whitchurch, but if Mr. Smith thought otherwise and arrangements could be made, he should be pleased to re-deliver it. About the pair of Egyptian geese exhibited, when they were alive they became so tame that they would eat out of the hand or even take food from the mouth. They were allowed full liberty, although he feared that something might happen to them. One day they strayed to a pond in the neighbour- hood, and were shot by a farmer who did not know what they were. He had now obtained another pair, and he hoped that they would be so well known that if they did stray away they would not meet with the fate of their predecessors.—The remainder of the evening was devoted to a con- versazione and examining the exhibits which in- cluded a number of stuffed birds from the museum, several specimens kindly lent by Mr. Tower, a number of water-birds' eggs lent by Mr. Tower, and a collection of eggs lent by Mr. Thompson.

LOCAL BOARD. MONDAY. Present: Mr. Brownlow, R. C. Tower (Chair- man), Messrs. C. Cooke, T. Coffin, J. Cooke, T. Thompson, and T. Ridn-, with Mr. J. Pay (Clerk and Surveyor), Mr. J. A. S. Jennings (Collector), Mr. J. Green (Sanitary Inspector), and Mr. J. Ashley (Gas Manager). SANITARY REPORT. Mr. J. GREEN reported that the accumulation of manure in Scotland Street complained of at the last meeting had been removed. There were other persons to whom he had given notice to have; their ash middens cleared out, and these would be at- tended to. He was glad to state that the district continued free from zymotic disease. The CHAIRMAN said there was another nuisance at the Bull and Dog Inn. The SANITARY INSPECTOR said someone had wil- fully stopped up the drain with broken glass and cloths. The CHAIRMAN said there was something more than this. The SANITARY INSPECTOR said there was a stop- page in the main drain in the middle of the street which would necessitate its being taken up. The CHAIRMAN said this should have been men- tioned in the report as it was distinctly of a sanit- ary character. GAS CONSUMPTION. Mr. F. ASHLEY, gas manager, reported that the amount of gas made during the month was 430,000 cubic feet. In the corresponding month of last year the amount made was 479,000 cubic feet. This made a decrease of 49,000 cubic feet. The works were going on satisfactorily. The CHAIRMAN asked the Gas Manager if he could account for the serious deficit in gas ? The GAS MANAGER said the past year had been an exceptionally light one, and the coal strike had had a serious effect. Last year this time they had a deficit of £ 100. The CLERK said there was a deficiency of X200 in the gas revenue as compared with last yeai-. Mr. C. COOKE asked if the people did not con- sume as much gas as they used to? The GAS MANAGER said thev had not made so much gas, and that was what they went bv. Mr. J. COOKE said their's was not an isolated case; all through the country the gas companies were complaining of deficiencies. The CHAIRMAN asked if the Gas Manager found the people of the town consumed a fair amount of gas for their stoves, or whether they were being cut off ? The GAS MANAGER said generally speaking a fair amount of gas was used for stoves. Mr. T. J. RIDER asked if any of the people who had taken gas stoves had left oil using them. The GAS MANAGER said he did not think so; except in cases where people had left the town. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Mr. J. PAY reported that at the last meeting he received a cheque for wages, X14, and had a balance of X34 Is. Id. Since then he had paid JE14 Is. 8d. for wages, and now had a balance in hand of £2 19s. 5d. The whole of the material had now been placed on the main roads, and the scrapings were being carted from the sides. The J ooi of the Market Hall was in a bad state, and an estimate was being had of the cost. BUTTER, CHEESE, AND BACON FAIR. The lessee of the Market Hall, Mr. Robert Cooper, again wrote to the Board asking permis- sion to hold a butter, cheese, and bacon fair on the first of each month. Mr. T. J. RIDER said he saw no objection to this, but could not see how it could be carried out. If the lessee did this, he ought to do it at his own expense. He moved that the necessary permission be given on the understanding that the lessee bore all the cost himself. Mr. C. COOKE who said it might be the means of their getting more for the Market Hall when they next let it, seconded the motion, and it was adopted. FINANCE. Mr. J. A. S. JENNINGS reported that during the month he had paid to the treasurer zC56 Is. Id. on account of the district rate, and zC99 15s. on ac- count of the gas revenue. The TREASURER reported that on the 10th ult. the balance of the general account was z6273 10s. 2d. to the credit of the Board. He had since re- ceived X90 9s. 5d. and paid- £179 16s. 5d. making the present balance 1184 3s. 2d. credit. On the same date the balance of the gas account was X112 4a. KM. to the debit of the Board. He had since received zE99 158,anâ paid £ 15, malang the pres- ent debit balance S27 9s. lOd. THE WATER QUESTION. The CLERK read a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board relative to the Board's application to borrow JB5000 for the proposed scheme, and asking to be furnished with plans of the proposed works. The letter also stated that notice should be given under the provisions of the Public Health Act of the works proposed to be executed outside the district. The CHAIRMAN said before the letter could be answered it would be necessary for the Board to come to a decision as to the route by which the water was to be brought from the Liverpool aqueduct to Ellesmere. In order to do this he thought they ought to consult the Liverpool water engineer. If the Board authorised him to do so he would immediately take steps in that direction. Their arrangement with Mr. Rope, by which they paid him zElO 10s. was at an end, and they could not expect him to do more work for them for that fee. If he was applied to again a fresh fee would have to be paid him. In any case they would have to consult the engineer of the waterworks, and lie had no doubt that if ho placed himself in com- munication with him he would give the best ad- vice as far as the Corporation was concerned Mr. T. J. RIDER thought if thev carried out the Chairman's suggestion it would pi-ove satisfactory. He proposed that the Chairman communicate with the Engineer of the Livorpool Waterworks. Mr. J. COOKE seconded, and it was agreed to. VENTILATION. The CHAIRMAN said with regard to the ventila- tion of the drain in Love Lane he had been think- ing the matter over, and it appeared to him that they might be able to properly ventilate the drain by carrying a pipe up one of the elm trees which were on the roadside near the cricket ground. It would not be in any way unsightly, it would not be expensive, and it would not be a source of harm to anybody. This was agreed to be done. SWINE FEVER. The CHAIRMAN said he had seen the Chief Con- stable of Shropshire and talked with him about this matter, but he said that there was little chance of getting the order in regard to swine fever relaxed. He had, however, written to the Clerk of the County Council to know what steps, any, the Council intended to take with regard to the matter. He had had no answer as yet. CORRESPONDENCE. Messrs. Davies Bros., the contractors for the Wrexham and Ellesmere Railway wrote in reply to the Board's letter in regard to the extraordinary traffic in Caegood Lane, and asking for further in- formation. .U It was decided that the Cleric snoum see Messrs. Davies Bros. as to the matter. The COUNTY SURVEYOR (Mr. A. T. Davies) wrote stating he intended visiting the district shortly and making an examination of the roads, when he hoped to find that those trees which had so long prejudiced by their shade the Newnes and Grange roads, were properly cropped. The CLERK said he had given the necessary or- ders in regard to this. i A letter was read from Mr. T. Hood in which he said that a footpath past his house was greatly needed. The CHAIRMAN said he could see no objection to this. Mr. C. COOKE said it would be a great improve- ment to the entrance to the town. After a short conversation it was decided on the motion of Mr. J. COOKE, seconded by Mr. T. 1 IIOMPSON to give permission subsequent to proper plans being presented to the Board. This was all the interesting business. 4- BANKRUPTCY ACT.-Adjudications: John Jones,

Llanfair Caerinion, Montgomeryshire, builder, Joseph Banard Fereday, Alveley, near Bridgenorth, licensed victualler, Thomas Hampson, Trench Farm, near Ellesmere, farmer. THE NEW SHERIFFS.—The offical list of sheriffs appointed by her Majesty in Council for the year; 1894 includes the following :-Shropshire, Francis Stanier, of Peplow Hall, Market Drayton, Esq.; Anglesey, George Robb Fox, of Min-y-garth, Esq.; Carnarvonshire, the Hon. Frederick George Wynn, of Glynllifon Park, Carnarvon; Denbighshire, Edward Evans, Bronwylfa, Wrexham, Esq; Flintshire, Edward Hunter Wain, of Fron Hall, Esq.; Merionethshire, William Ansell, of Cors-y- gedol, Dyffryn, Esq.; Montgomeryshire, Edward Arthur Monner Maurice, of Bodynfoel, Esq.; Radorshire, William Edwin Pease, of Mywden, Darlington, Esq.

LLANBRYirMAIR.. FUNERAL OF THE LATE RECTOR. — The | of the Rev. J. W. Kirkham, M. A., Rector of brynmair, were interred on Thursday in last ^'c_e, in the family vault in Llanbrynmair Churchy3'1^ The weather was fine, and an immense persons from far and near assembled and the remains to thcr grave, thus testifying to great respect in which ho was held by all knew him. The coffin, which was of plain oak, brass fittings, bore the inscription- JOHN WILLIAM KUtlULUf, Lorn 1813, Died 1894. The chief mourners were Six's. \rheclhOI\ daughter, the Rev. W. Gill more Kirkham, *-■ 1 Blackwood, son, and Mr. Guest Williams, nep'"6 1 hey were followed by the servants of the all carrying wreaths, and by the general Pub'j The officiating clergy were the- Rev. W. GWY;, Vaughan, Rev. R. Williams, Key. M. Jones, lyel, Canon Trevor, and the Rev. Canon Silvan before tile church the popular Lvnin b6 y dyfrooud mawr a'r tonau was sung, and at' grave () frynian Caersalem coir gweled i sung, in which the vast assemblage heartily j0^6,, the singing being led by Mr. R. Humphreys, the arrangements for the interment were made te Mr. Bennett, of Newtown. Feeling references 1JI the loss sustained bv the death of were mado by the Justiees present at the petbl Sessions at Machynlleth on Wednesday, and teít Clerk was directed to convey to the family tb deep sympathy.

LLAKLLUGAK SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting was held at 1 Upper Mill on Thursday, present Mr. J3enDe chairman, Mr. E. Proiigoeli, v;C,(,- chair the Rev. C. Williams, Uicarage, Mr. Jones, lye .>Tr. Gethin, 'iyissa, Mr. Lewis, Arwed, y Thomas, Luastgerig, and Mr. E. Morris, Ihe Clerk said Mr. Roberts, Pantvcrai, willing to serve the Board as teacher after 12th. The applications of fourteen „ the vacancies at Pantyerai antl Gwm sidered. Six likely candidates wero finally sdeC A and the Clerk was instucted to appoint two jj the list to fill the vacant posts. Miss Morris of called attention to the damage done to the jj)1 by the late storm.—The Board thanked Miss for the information, and agreed to repair the roof forthwith. ACCIDENT.—On Monday, as Mr. Thomas B0ffr\ of Dolghead, was riding a young horse from rock to Llanwyddelan, when near Hend^ horse became restive and threw Mr. Bowen- 9' .Tarman conveyed him home in » trap, caU>n${0 Llanfair for the doctor, who accompanied his residence. Mr. Bowen appeared to bo scri'jtt hurt.

LLANFYLLIlSr. -joll DISTRICT LIBERAL ASSOCIATION,-On FR'/ evening a meeting was held at the British room, Mr. Ellis Roberts, chairman of the t!on, presiding. The following resolution* passed :—On the motion of Mr. O. R- seconded by the Rev. Jamas Richards, and ed by Mr. John Jones, That this meeting 0 Llani'y ilin District Liberal Association, ~'Ve°$ called, desires to record that it cannot retirement of the Right Hon. William Gladstone from the position of Prime Gladstone from the position of Prime bi, the Crown to pass by without expressing M seuee of admiration and gratitude for the uJlrtJid ed services which ho has rendered to his c°^f/ during an unexampled illustrious political > extending over upwards of sixty years. It deep debt of gratitude to him for the noble s that he has taken in support of the ll tff- religious liberties of the people of this The Association cannot but feel that his tfpl/ is an irreparable loss to the country, and ■$> regrets the causes which hare led him to re at the same time it sincerely hopes that fP have many years to liTe Rnd to BprT(, his cn^ t} the Liberal cause."—On the motion of C.Jones, seconded by Mr. Er»n DarifS. yf this meeting of the Llan?yllin Distriot Association rejoices at the elevation of Mr-# Rendel to the peerage, and acknowledges services to Wales and the Liberal party, ,iiO he may have many years yet to servo his f°$ and the cause so dear to his hearfc. motion of Dr. Edwards, seconded by W^xkin8l and_j^^rt^^ Messrs W^xkin8l and_j^^rt^^ Messrs John Jones ana the ITevTlTtr. unne's, meeting of the Llanfylliu Digtrict Liberal j. ( tion cordially invitesa. to become the Liberal candidate for the r»p tion of the county of Montgomery a>t tho election." J, MB. RENDEL AND LLANJTLLIX LIBBKII*; JET^ Pentyrch Williams has received the follotrifl# ^$ from Mr. Stuart Rendel in aoknowlegmeat (jo*1 resolution of congratulation sent him by of the Llanfyllin Liberal Association on ?rl from Mr. Stuart Rendel in moknowlm nieut 0 6 resolution of congratulation sent him by of the Llanfyllin Liberal Association on ?rl [COPT] G/FF'L 1, Calton Gardens, London March 12, 1894. My dear Sir,—I thank you for your Saturday, conveying to me copy of the re«° passed at the meeting on Friday. TfiH J°] my warm thanks to the Rev. J. 0. Jones, 4$j Davies, and all the kind friends at Llanfj^1 were so good as to pass the resolution. *• Jjof It is a real grief to me to leave you, stiU to be of some use, and my regards *n tude will certainly never fail. I have not ventured upon assuming drawn from the County of Montgomery- preferred to keep the name by which tM 1 has always known me, and by whioh to be kindly remembered. You will the' .jj tJ1 that though no longer your member I am stl same friend. "Believe me to be, Yours very fait^Vp^' STUAB* Jno. Pentyrch Williams, Ksq. ( FORDEN. 'e t LECTURE.—A lecture on Hoalth "as bf -pt. the Schoolroom on Thursday March 8th, b1 t Crespi, of Wimborne. The chair was take £tfI Vicar. It was most simple in language, roJ7, tli"' tical and suggestive, and appreciated by 5 who listened to it with great attention thf0 A hearty vote of thanks brought a Terr P subject to an end. > WREXHAH. *■ V NORTH WALKS HORSE J*0* V* T Wales Jiorse sales finish at Wrexham u6*4 ■ We wish to call our readers' attention to th»8 and important sale, which will include 700 town horses, light lurry and strong v»n tft, shire and hackney stallions, mares, We*'t geldings, as per our advertising coluxiins. ACC be a grand sight to witness such a ml\P;e.ç.e collection of horses, principally five, six, an.' years old. Among the shires are many i ners, and such noted shires as the follo^i0? fjpr travelled through the district of the JJ, the last twelve years, Lincolnshire Carbon," Bar None," Vulcan," King," Magog," Ringleader II," Th0( -ae$P Staunton Hero," County Councillor," i( II," Extrtordinary," Better Times, yet, Commoner," Pride of the Vale," "Briton 'llit!f Calwich Combination," Dunamore," 'lfit ton Boy," Marechal Neil, Ac. The cr°s9eg, such notable sires, and the noted Welsh 1,18 -jj the result of the grand lot of horses that submitted for competition. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Rendel returned to i"

Gardens, London, on Saturday fron; their the South of France, where they have pc¡Jt pè.cJ 5 of the winter. As we state elsewhere, Mr. title will be Baron Rendel, of Ilatchlands, The Bishop of St. Asaph on Thursdny aS ^8*' siderably indisposed, though he managed sllC-0iJ3 fully to perform his arduous duties at the va confirmation services on that day in Oswestry r pe district. After a consultation with the docto tllÐ was advised to postpone an engagement Oil following day and return to St. Asaph. The Queen held a Drawing Room at Bucki"^ 0i Place on Tuesday week, when Miss reed 111 Brynypys, and Miss Ethel Peel were pre t 111 I t Mrs. Mainwaring, and Miss Cornwallis ^cSut»C "esell Mrs. Cornwallis West. Amongst the 1), to og the Drawing Room were Viscountess b111 [ Lady Aline Beaumont, Mrs. Mainwaring, anCr Cornwallis West. The Daily Nous savs OftD; beautiful dress was worn by Lady Aline i Beaumont, sister of the Marquis of Londo»d j The petticoat was in ivory satin, draped >vn scarf of antique Brussels lace. The train white brocade, the design representing water- I and their broad, cool, green leaves. It was TRIO1 J with bunches of water-lilies and eaves, ant* lined with lily-leaf green." I