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WELSHPOOL. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS. ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT THE TOWN HALL. SPEECH BY THE MAYOR OF LLANFYLLIN. Who, of those present in the Assembly Room on Sunday afternoon last, whether Churchman or Nonconformist, could have failed to have been struck with astonishment and admiration at the large number of children there assembled, each wearing a look of the most extreme anxiety and anticipation as to the then coming pro- ceedings. Indeed, it must have loosed a tender chord of remembrance in most of the elder members present—a remembrance of those hanpy days of childhood which had dis- appeared for ever into the past. At length, but not until the patience ef the little ones was well nigh exhausted, the proceedings commenced by tinging the carol, Blessed night when Bethlehem e plain," and prayer. The singing was led by the Combined choirs of St. Mary's and Christ Church, and was further added to by the playing of the String Band, consisting of Miss Richards, Miss Davies, High-street, Miss Jones, Henfaes, Messrs Clement l" Jones, Tims, J. Whittall, Quillinra, and F. D. Ward, Mr. T. M. Price kindly undertaking the duties of organist. The Vicar (Rev. D. G. Davies) presided, and first called upon Mr. W. Forrester Addie, the superintendent of the schools, to read the report for the last year. Mr. ADDIE, addressing his fellow workers in the Sunday School, said it was his privilege, if they "would allow him to say so, and a very pleasurable duty to give to them the report of the Welshpool Sunday Schools. He should strictly confine him- •elf to the actual figures, leaving time for those who had been so kind as to come over to Welshpool that afternoon, and who were most able, to address them. The average attendance for the year 1891 *t the Berriew Sunday School was 195, in 1892 their total average was 232, in 1893, 245, and for ™e la,st year it had been 242, or a decrease of 3. b Christ Church School, 1892, the average attendance was 57, 1893 it was 34, and in 1894, 50. or the Gungr<>g School: 1892, 71, 1893, 76, and :or the past year, 75. For the Belan School they had iQ 1892, 45, 1S93, 35, and for the past year they ionohad 55, an increase of 20. Women's Class if, 6, 1893, 8, and in 1894 it had had an average At the Men's Bible Class the average for was 30, in 1893, 78, and last year 98, or an "icrease of 20. The total at all the schools there- ? for the year 1892, 441; for 1893, 476;; for the past year, 532, or an increase of 56 as ??n'Pared with the previous year. He had often thought that, if the Welshpool Schools could, average an attendance of 500 it would be very f°°d, but he was pleased to be able to announce Had exceeded that by 32 in the past year, 1892 they had 34 who never missed a single attendance for the year. In 1893, 55, and last year i ',05 k *ess than the previous year. In 1892 they i ^ho never missed for 2 years, 1893, 12, an yew 20. iu 1892 they had one who had not Jessed for 3 years, 1893, 6, and laat year 9. scholars who "had never missed for 4 years there fas one in 1893, last year 8, and 3 of those 8 scholars belonged to the same family. He was very Pleased to gay one scholar, had never missed r°r, years—a member of the three w o never missed for four years. Although „ y had not so many to record as had missed an attendance during 1894 *s com- bed with the preceding year, it was gratifying to the clergy, teachers, and all those interested to Know, that they had a very large increase m the number of those who had attended regularly dur- lnR a period of two, three, and four years. He hacl one other duty to perform, and that was to take the opportunity afforded him of thanking all the teachers for the very great kindness they had tended to him during the past year. They "hould not fail to note that the average of Christ Church scholars had gone up to 20, which was in a great measure due to Miss Davies who had worked there quite alone, and the average coming out eo el1, he felt sure, must be a source of gratifica- fcion to her. He hoped that they would work to- gethor next year with the same cordiality and una. niniity that had followed their endeavours in past years, and by eo doing he trusted the clergy and laity would feel that they were not only oaring for the souls of those under their care, Suuday after Sunday, but preparing them for that eternal life! which would soon come, ever to the youngest1 •Tpongst them. 6 him wrh the avflUl gUres Were most encouraging, WBiiet Tear ovo ^ttendance had been during the past book- b30> believed the total on the figUrec. *700. There was one feature in the and he Z Were him particularly encouraging, i the teir^aS also certain that thev were equally eoto 'as tho anfl members of the schools, and that They Wn increase in the Men's Bible Class, firmly hJv prouder of it every year, and he contiL„ Ved that the men of the town would Way t|1(. Zea]oue and faithful to the class. In this town r" £ tWere conferring an untold benefit on the teach'pv^ Euc°ess of the schools was due to the sonanv ''lrid' ° s Vicar of the parish, he was per- done. to f°r the work they pro<*rw»e* coming year would be a Peaceful vfty in the advancement upward to that J[,. r which they were all striving for. Mrs D. MARSHALL DUGDALE said that when prizes tu Was asked to come and present the meeting at day> on the occasio" of the annua say that +vQ(^ himself to deliver an address, he must l*u"dal« hey f0]t vely much complimented. *re' Work ■ i VerJ great interest in Sunday Seuoo an interes;.as herself a teacher. He himself took he did e In them, but he was sorry to say that ought take such an active interest as he there "t if fV,ertheless, it was a pleasure to hi m to come see onW Vry and address them. He expected to friends. teachers and scholars, with a ew he not-ina?(1 not snch a fine body of young men as showed n a<: other end of the room. It plain y be iTl bat the Church Schools in Welshpool must life wafi VGry flourishing state. He never m his the m-1^CaUsed 80 mnch anxiety as the present, in j address tlf °f choosing a subject upon 7T^1C What I n 111 He did not feel like giving thinw i, a religious address, aud t >e o y •Stttl bought he could speak to the day s i about>wasof thc wa-Y in W ? u,i" \to do v affected them in the daily work they h 8cit', ^ever ^as there so much need for a Sunday Were tliere wa" ^he present tnne.. menrt e in a wor!(1 which was moving a at Snro!U8 Pace—everything was <lrivh1g ahead at even and they never had time o a politif- °^' anything. What with the their Joasy which was driving the Bi e who w,0 U>°'s' there wa3 a danger lest the c ledwe G"Gi ^rc'ving up might not have that able tk' 1 Bible which it was all necessary he to H6tn to C0Ile with every day life. All ion own f- J°Se ^a^ies aud gentlemen who gave Sun<lay by Sunday incoming to their Clod atid vi^ages, and teaching the message ffeiip a?- Wessons of the Bible to the jo W'ia r,a on now springing up amongst them, w i cnU.i rvinS of the praise of everybody, P»r 1 y the fathers and mothers. It was not eve y l'fV lliai a father and mother could give religious wcation ia their own home, and therefore, t iey «ad to rely most of all on Sunday School teaching, P -t was everythinsr whether that teaching was or not. The Sunday School was a place ^Lr )v llch the clergyman welcomed everybody. e corned not ouly the very clever and learne • .:iIso those who might not be quite so learned Sn '"<)k-Earning. One thing was necessaiy ot a unday School teacher, aud he or she would be of ttio use unless they led such a life as would pr°ve wlw.T'l,,np!e the scholars under them. I hose m,V i to teach bova and girls knew this, that body miniiced so quickly as asmall child. If the teacher was conceited, as a rule the class was con- !ied,lu a little way. If the teacher did not •w/ to school duties regularly, the c >u el surely follow the example they obeervec teacher put before them. It was of great importance t >at a person should not only set an example in school hours, but outside of them. What was the of Sunday School teaching, if V'ds merely to teach the lessons of the c? without takino- much trouble over it. huud-i.y school teaching had for its object two things—to prepare them for death, and. also t teach them to lead a Godly and uscfullifo. It tanght them their duty to God, aud also anothei very important thing-their duty towards their neighbour. Sunday school teachers had to adopt two methods in teaching their different classes. An important one was to make their lessons as interesting as possible. To do this they must first learn the subject themselves. They must not suy their lessons as though it came directly from the book, but as though they had thought it out hrst, then they would be able to get in-touch with every member of the class. What was one of the most important things, after this, to teach Absolute and entire faith in the teachings of the Bible. He also wished to say a word about one of the principal features of the Bible one which would help them in every-day life, and that was obedience. If a child wanted to lead a good life it must first of all obey its parents; how much happier home was when this was done. It WIM3 helping the tired father and mother at howe and doing other small things which did not appeal- on the outside to be of much consequence that made home bright, and life in a cottage, much happier. Doubtless they all remembered the result of die- obedience, first when Adam and Eve disobeyed God's commands in the Garden of Eden, and after- wards the story of the Israelites. Many times in the last three years he had heard and read in the papers of complaints about the common UM of bad language in their streets, and he believed that was caused in a great measure through the lack: of teaching to the children of the present generation. The speaker afterwards gave some souad adrice to the loys in his audience against swearing before young girls, and alao touched npon the unfortunate results of this evil practice. One of the tendencies of the present age was gambling. It sounded a big word to dome, bnt how often they heard small boys reus ark I'll bet you so-and-so. If a boy begaU. bettirg-, even in marbles, M he came out into life, he would go on betting. He might be successful, but nine out of every ten were not. He had often thought of the numbsp of embezzlements caused by gambling. Foot- ball and cricket were good if played in moderation, but when they commenced betting on the results of matches, they might depend upon it they did not know what their first bet if won, would do towards their career. Obedience in athletics was necessary in the same way as in religion. Boys in a cricket eleven, had to do what the captain told them. They did it readily. Why ? Because he was the captain. Therefore, if they carried out the instructions of their captain they ought most certainly to carry out the instructions of their parents and Sunday school teachers. They had to learn absolute obedience if tiey wished to succeed. They must also adopt this when they went out be; service and learn by all means to obey the com. mands of their master, whoever WM set over them. They often heard of people saying that they were independent of those placed in authority over them." Believe him, no man oould be successful in life unless he followed absolute obedience to his master. It had been the teaching of the Church from the very beginning that they should not only obey the instructions of their parents and these set in authority over them, but also the teachings of the Bible. He had not the time to say more that e day, although he oould say a lot on other subject*, b ut'he had just touched on the word obedience. People often thought when they went out into the world that they were not dependent upon anybody. 1 Let them take the Bible as their law npon the sub- ject. Let them read that book, and not be j ashamed to carry it about with them. Some of their greatest men, sud) as Gordon, Lord Selborne, and others, knew the value of it. If tkese great men knew the value of it why did they not try and do the same? If they followed its teachings j it would enable them to live useful lives here, and when the race of life was run, they would be able to cross the bar with every confidence to that new world, to which people hoped to go sooner or later. The presentation of prizes was next proooedffi with, the ceremony being gracefully performed by Mrs. J. Marshall; Dugdale. The list of recipiutll is j as follows GtJNGKOG SCHOOL. Mr. Jones' class—1 Geo Owen, 2 Albert Davies* Miss Davies' class—1 Thomas Meredith, 2 Fredy Beedles. Miss Tigar's class-I Winnie Davies, 2 Maggie j Merediths Miss Morris' (Foundry) class-l Ann Owen, 2 ] Florence Barker. Mies Morris' (Severn Villa) class—1 Emma. Black, 2 Louie Pritchard. j Miss G. A Pudge's cla&F-I Hannah Barker, 2 Edith Barker. i Mrs. Shuker'e ciaza-i Sidney Eider, 2 Heary < Morris. Miss Meredith's class-I George Owen 2 It. J Pugh. u Miss C. A. Rudge's class-I Willie Watkin, 2 Willie Edwards. Miss Wall's clase-I Jenny Owen, 2 M. E. Owen. CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL Roberts class"1 DaisJ Blockley, 2 Willie Miss Smith's class-l Gladys Harris, 2 Willie Evans. Miss M. W} ke's class-I Richard Evans, 2 Annie Gardner. Miss Jones' class—1 Arthur Roberts, 2 Harriet Preece. Miss C. Barkeds clase-l Elizabeth William*, 2. Cif sey Oorbett. BXBXUSW street SCHOOL. Miss L. Morris* cines-1 Erneet DaviM, 2 George Sapple. Mr. W. J. Maddox's class-i John Pryce, 2 Edward Morris. Miss L. Riddell's class-l Herbert Evans, 2 Bertie Jones. Miss Tilsley's class—1 Thomas Davies, 2 Her- j bert Collins. Mr. J. Jones' class—1 Bertie Maddox, 2 Albert) Jarman. Miss Riddell's class—1 George Bowen, 2 Sidney ] Bluck. Bluck. Miss Brown's class—1 John Ricketts, 2 Fred ] Grindley. ] Miss Thomas' cIass-l Llewelyn Thomas, 2 Wm. Preece. j Mr. Francis' class—George Smith and William Pryca (equal). Mr. J. H. Addie's class—1 Henry Smith, 2 Her- bert Earner. Mr. W. M. Ireland's class—1 W. Jarman. bert Hamer. Mr. W. M. Ireland's class—1 W. Jarman. Mr. Robert Owen's cltws-I Sidney Jones, 2 Fred Morris. t 1 Mr. Cowan's class-I Walter Rowlands, 2 Henry Davies. J Miss Beyeton's elass-I Mary Ann Morris, 2 Sarah Ann Jones. i Miss M. E- Thomas' class—1 Rose Bowen and Agnes Bowen (equal), 2 Louie Humphreys and Lizzie Humphreys (equal). Miss Hurst's class—1 Miriam Lewis, 2 Mary Daries. Miss Clarke's class—1 Gertie Sapple, 2 Lizzie Preece. Miss M. Jones' class—1 Daisy Turner, 2 Gertie Thomas. Miss Lucy Jones' class—1 Harriet Jarman, 2 Edith Jarman. Miss Barker's class—1 Winefred White, 2 Jenny Evans. Miss A. M. Jones' class—1 Pollie Davies, 2 Maggie Williams. Miss M. Jones' class—1 Susan Pryce, 2 Kittle Evans. Mrs. Evans' class—1 Annie White, 2 Jane j Morris. Miss Roper's class—1 Maud Jones, 2 Eva Jones, Miss M. Owen's class—1 Carrie Wall, 2 Isabella Wall. Miss Amy Jones' class—1 Mary Jane Owen, Amy Watkin. WOMEN'S BIBLE CLASS. 1 Mrs. Jane Jones, 2 Mrs. Whittington. MEN'S BIBLE CLASS. William White, Maurice Evans, Howell Gittins, Richard Woodhouse, Alfred Jones, George Pryce, David Webster, Joseph Grice, Thomas Jones, Stephen Breeze, David Breeze, R. Williams, John Evans, John Tagg, Richard Gittins, Charles Price, Edward Davies, John Langdon, Charles Gwynne, Joseph Rowlands, Evan Davies, Thomas Davies, William Thomas, Richard Thomas, Joseph Jervis. AIs) the following special prizes :— Prize for regular attendance during the years 1892, 1893, and 1894, presented by the Mayor of Welshpool, won by Richard Morris. Prize for similar attendance presented by Miss Mvtton, won by Henry Evans. Prize for similar attendance presented by Miss A. S Parry, Mansion House, won by Arthur E. Harper. Two prizes were also given by Rev. D. G. Davis for similar attendances, and were respectively won by William Edwards and Richard Williams. CERTIFICATES. For not having missed a single attendance for 1 vear: Herbert Evans, George Bowen, Maurice Bowen, John Morris, Herbert Ha.mer, Walter Watkin, Eric Thomas, Henry Smith, W. Jarman, Emily Morris, Willie Watkin, Henry Morris, Maggie Smith Alice Howells, Amy Watkins, Kitty Evans, Alice Evans, Jennie Evans, Florrie Goodin, Lizzie preece, Dora Bowen, Sarah Ann Jones, George Morris' William Preece, Bertie Maddox, John preece, Edward Morris, Louie Pritchard, Willie Smith, Elizabeth Williams, Jessie Evans, Fred Smith, John Price, Eddy Humphreys, John Rickett. Two years Willie Edwards, Sidney Rider, Annie Evans, Susan Harris, Lizzie Preece, Rose Bowen, Agnes Bowen, Louie Humphreys, Lizzie Hum- phreys, Mary Ann Morris, Willie Price, Llewelyn Thomas, Mary Davies, Maud Jones, Gladys Harris, Willie Evans, Richard Evans, Jennie Owen, Florence Barker, Annie Owen. Three years George Smith, Winnie White, David Williams, Annie White, Nellie Rushgrove, Annic Williams, Bertie Jones, George Owen, Susari Price. Four years: Daisy Blockley, Willie Roberts, Arthur Roberts, Harriet Jarman, Edith Jarman, Albert Jarman, Gertie Sapple, Mary Jane Owen. Five years Minnie Jarman. Yr. LANGDON said as chairman of the Bible Class he thought it his duty to say that the class was doing a grand and noble work. He did not know of any better way to pass an hour on a Sunday than by a body of working men meeting together in worshipping and praising their Master. In the class they had men of all ages, as they had doubtless noticed by those who had received prizes that afternoon. As Mr. Addie had given them the averages, it was unnecessry for him to go over the same ground again, but, to show the interest taken in the class, there were two members who had not missed a single Sunday for three years, six for two years, an4 twenty for one year. He could not conclude without publicly acknowledging, on behalf of the members, their most grateful thanks to Mrs. T. M. Price for her kindness in attending the Church House every Sunday in order to plav the organ for them, which was, no doubt, often done at great personal inconvenience to herself. They also wished to extend their thanks to Mn Price and those ladies and gentlemen who had so kindly assisted them daring the past year in their siusical Sunday afternoons. The VICAR remarked that he had a very pleasing duty to perform, and that was to propose their best thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Dngdale for their presence there that afternoon. He felt con- fident that they were all highly pleased to learn of the very active interest Mrs. Dugdale took in Sunday School work, thereby setting a noble example to others. They were greatly indebted to Mr. Dugdale for his excellent address, and he did net think he could have chosen a more suitable and practical subject; he hoped all would endeavour to carry out Mr. Dugdale's remarks. They ought as young people to learn to obey before they learned to govern. He was also glad to hear Mr. j Dugdale allude to the very bad habit of swearing' j and he believed the Mayor of Llanfyllin was well withia the mark when he said this evil habit was j on the increase. I The TO of thanks having been carried I another hymn was sung. The Benediction having been pronounced by the Vicar, the proceedings terminated.
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-+- NEWTOWN. WKDDISG.—The marriage took place at Llan- gyniew Church, on Wednesday December 26th, of Yr. A. J. Duck, schoolmaster, Pontrobert, to Miss Sarah Jones, Heniarth, Llanfair. Rev. David Lewis, officiated. Yr. and Mrs. Duck afterwards left for Liverpool, many wishing them Long life and much happiness." ^USICA,< At a musical examination held at Wrexham, on December 15th, by the National Incorporated Society of Musicians of Great Britian, Miss Lilian Bell, aged ten years daughter ef Yr. G. H. Bell, of Newtown, passed with hone*™ gaining 90 marks out of a possible u vi a. fltudent on the violin ehe was prepared by Mi-. W. S. Stephenson, of Wrexham. the minimum pass being 65, and 85 counting honours. ACCIDINT.—!■ Mr. J. Lewis (Bettws), chairman ot the Caerswe Rural District Council, was riding horseback into market on Tuesday morning, his mare, owi*g to the elippery state of the roads' fell to the ground when in Commercial street, throwing her rider heavily to the ground. He came in con- tact with the stone curbing, and received a very deep cut over the right temple, which rendered him unoonscioue for a, few minutes. On regaining eousciousaees, Mr. Lewis found that the mare WM standing by his aide, and that two little achool boys were endeavouring to extrioate his right foot from tke etirrup-iron. It is fortunate for the injured geetleman that the aairnal snade no attempt to run away, otherwise the consequences would have been very serioua. Mr. Lewis was tebnUtbuargwyo; Dr. Roberta near by, and hJMl his wjurwt attended to. J SCHOOL.—A meeting- of the Fridtt^u Iutermediat* School was held on "Zi" *r- L1°y<i presided, and there was also Palmer, Mr. R. Williams, Mr. J. Hughes, H^-gati, and Mr. W. Cooke, clerk.—The Chairm.an laid Oaptaia Pryce-Joces had stated his wiliingrieai to subscribe £5 5s a year for a scholar- BhiPj-A rote of thanks was accorded him. The Chairman eeid a circular had beeu drawn up and would shortly be issued asking for subscriptions to the school kmildings.—Mr. Lloyd raised the question of brden, stating that one of the teachers had received an inquiry on the subject, from parents at a distance, desirous of sending their children to the school. The Board were allowed to charge the sum not exceeding £35 a year exclusive of school foes, and te provide lodgiags outside, but being re- sponsible for the scholars.—It was agreed to advertise so that the Board might have a list of respectable householders te whom they could refer children desiring lodgings.—The Chairman, said next term would open with an increase of from 20 to 25 scholars. An arrangement had been made with the Baptist Chapel by which two additional rooms had been placed at their service. WEDDING.'—On Thursday, December 27th, the marriage of Mr. Albert Taylor, of this town, with Miss Frances Pearce, of Sparkbrook, Birmingham was solemnised at Christ Church, Sparkbrook the Vicar, Rev. G. H. N. Frederick, officiating. Mr Roland Hughes, of Newtown, acted as best man and the bridesmaids were Misses Rose and Lilly Pearce sisters, and Miss Clara Pearce, cousin of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, Mr John Pearce, wore a dress of blue velvet with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of flowers, The bridesmaids'diesses were of brown velvet with large hats to match. They carried bouquets of pink and white flowers" and wore gold brooches the gift of the bridegroom. Mendlessohn s < Wedding March was played on the organ by Miss Dance, a friend of the bride, as the party left the church. The wedding breakfast was held at the house of the bride's father The presents were costly and numerous, and amongst them were the following :-MeBsrs. W. E. and A W. Pryce-Jones, case of silver mouuted carvers • J Pearce, walnut piano; Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Trearw' draT!n £ room suite Mr. and Mrs Mrian' -nS CrUCt' With 6 cut glass bottles; Misses Rose and Lilly Pearce, walnut sideboard Mr. and Mrs. T. M Taylor, cheque aud four pair pictures Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard, gilt horse shoes, with clock and barometer Mrs. A and Miss E. J Taylor, brass mounted drawing room fender; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Tavlor, pair of silver dessert spoons Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Taylor, bamboo table; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Taylor brass monnted coal vase; Mr. W. FrancitTnd' S Tanner i rancis, electro butter cooler with cut glass dish Mr. Pmfield, walnut table; Mrs. Pin- field, pair of plush loot-stools Mr. R Pin field II') ir of fancy WW, ,Mta Clara Poarct Mr. R. Davies, Weymouth, pair of lar^ inln^ vases Mr. Roland Hughes chenille > inlaid ijn TJ e J caeuine table covers P Saunders, brass bent cornice pole Mrs: C. H. Saunders, six dessert plates aud gilt spirit glasses and lug; members of the LlaullwchaLu Church Choir, purse of money Miss H. Weaver mwand 6ilver tongs • Mrs G C. I hillips and family, drawing room hearth T8 P 'ii a'Painted P'acque on brass Ma M Tei''Set0t'Liuciusta dinner mats Mr and Mrs. H. Spencer, pair vases; Mrs. Best butter coo er with glass dish; teachers of Rea Street School Birmingham, hand-painted fire .screen; Miss Campum, pair of hand-painted placques and hand-pamted nurror Miss Alexander hand-painted, dual photo frame with pipe rack ■' Miss Dance, oil painting (by self) Miss Uren' pair of knitted D'Oyleys; Mrs. Blurton, band: painted terra cotta piacque Mrs. Bickerstaff, half dozen cut turnWers; Mr. Herbert Bickerstaff, set of jugs; Mr. Henry Bickerstaff, half-dozen cut wineglasses; Mr and Mrs. R. Jones, sugar basin and cream jug; Mr. W. Milner, electro cruet with four cut glass bottles, Mr. and Mrs. W Davies brass mounted coal vase, Mr. and Mrs J Thomas, pair of feather fans; Mr. and H. Evans, electro tea pot; Mr. Albert Powell, hand' painted panel; Mr. J. M. Jones, china desert iar with silver spoon, Mr. E. 11. Owen pair of lace window curtains; Mr. J. Davies, hand-painted umbrella stand; Mr. Joe Powell, hand-painted panel; Mrs. A. Tboseby, crazy work tea cosy and PZT4 °T,; Mr" F" Vb°maS' Set of lh'° brasses • -Ihonias, glass tray with spirit set.
INFIRMARY BALL AT NEWTOWN,j
INFIRMARY BALL AT NEWTOWN, A LARGE AND BRILLIANT GATHERING THE SCENE IN THE BALLROOM. The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Mont gomeryslure Infirmary was held on Thursday evening week at the Public Hall, Newtown the function which invariably excites considerably more than local interest, being in all respects a pronounced success, and it must have been exceed mgly gratifying to those concerned, to find that the support extended to this charitable institution by tnedevotees of the "light and graceful art" f calisthenics was far more spontaneous than the most sanguine-minded person dared hope. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion and Without disparagement, it may fairly be said that this year the decorations were much more effective than ever. The work of embellishment was en- trusted to Mr. E. H. Lewis, Trade Hall, and Mr. Shute, head gardener, of Dolerw, and they are to be heartily congratulated upon the manner of its accomplishment. The interior of the hall, from I being n dull and uninteresting compilation of four walls, had been metamorphosed into a charming ball room, with well polished floors, by Mr. J. Bennett, and artistically decorated walls, which had been completely transformed from their ordinary forbidding appearance, and representing a drawing room on a large scale. Evergreens covered the walls at intervals, alternated with hanging draperies. The ordinary platform. had been partially screened off and, along with the lecture room situated at the other end of the hall, used as retiring rooms, or cosy nooks where whispering lovers meet," and it goee without say- ing that they were taken advan of. The retiring rooms, we should not forget to mention, were exquisitely arranged and furnished by Mr. A. S. Cooke, Newtown. The dining hall, where supper was held, was also decorated profusely with art fabrics, exotics, and tapestry. The tables them- selves literally groaned with the Rood things pro- vided for the occasion, and never do remember them presenting a more appetising aud artistic appearance. This portion of the work was carried out by Mr. E. Bebb, Newtown, who most have been compensated to an extent for the trouble which he took, by the loud encomiums passed upon his work by the guest*. A« in former Tears, the bulk of the work devolved noon the shoulders of a few ladies and gentlemen who are always prepared tp devote their time to the promotion of this good object. The hon. secretaries, Mr. Scott-Offen and Mr. Norton, discharged their duties with efficiency, and devoted themselves ungrudgingly to t,he enjoy- ment of the guests. Dancing commenced shortly after half-past nine o'clock, the music being supplied by a. band under the leadership of Mr. Charles KeedweII- The duties of stewards were earned out by the following gentlemen: Dr. purchas, Dr Raywood, Dr. Roberts, Mr. E. Buckley. ilr. R. W. Hughes, Yr. Hugh Lewis, Mr. J. ir. Ed. Powell, Yr. W. F. Thomas, lir. Wm. Watkins, and the hon. secretaries, all of whom were indefatigable in the discharge of their duties. The refreshment buffet was erects under the gallery, and was under the capable rrianagement of Mr. Breeze, Unicorn Hotel, and his assistants, who carried on their duties with the courtesy and promptitude which have always characterised them. J Nothing was lacking to make the ball an unpre- cedented succcss, and it affords us pleasure to be able to congratulate all concerned on the excellent results. The committee were on all hands upon the excellence of the arrangements, and there could be no mistaking the fact that the company thoroughly enjoyed themee'veS- Dancing was continued far into the wee IIJtIla. hours ayont the 'twal,M and although there a little white dog in the vicinity, scarcely anyone been bitten, but such had been the happ»Dess enJoyed that most of the company lingered, *n<^ were loth to quit the scene in search for nature s sweet restorer." The following is alist of those pre6ent Mr Fred Lloyd, Montgomery, Ref llliarns, Misses Beadnell, Mrs Palmer Mr £ • ElwH,< .lun- Miss Williams. Montgomery Mr and Mrs Norton, St. Davids, Miss Edwards, Ludlow Mr Tim Williams, Montgomery, Mr Jones Sutton, Mont- gomery the Misses Jones, Sutton,^8 Tranter, Mr and Mrs Richard Humphreys. Bank> Ml86 Bradly,Cheltenham, Drand Mrs Purchas> Mr W. E. Pryce-Jones, Mr A. W. Pryce-Jone*. Mies Pryce-Jones, Misses Savage (2), Glandulas, Mr Tom Kinsey, Cac, Dr Roberts, Dr and Haywood, Mr W. Watkins solicitor, Mr J W. and Mies Foundley, Mr Percy Talbot, Mr and Mrs W. F. Thomas, and Miss Fortune, and W. Parker Thomas, Mr Mrs and Miss }1I",eI1, }Jr R. W- Hughes, chief-constable, Mrs Edward PTee-Jones, Newtown Hall, Mr and Mrs E. Powell Plasybryn, Mr and Mrs Maurice, Chester, Mr D'A^y Thomp- son, Mr and Mrs Edmund Buckley, r R. and the Misses James, Miss C. Macrone, Mr Qeo. Mytton, and Mr G. Herbert, Garth, Mr and Mrs J. D. Davies, Llanidloes, Mr and Mrs Sman, 1Jr J. M. Lloyd, Dolforwyn, Mrs Welch, Dolforsvyn, Mr M. Lloyd, Montgomery, Mr W. P. Richards, New- town, Mr D. Dawson, Rock Coital Mrs W. Stokes, Mr E. Humphreys, Bridge Mr. E. Lewis, Mr and Mrs W. Scott Owen, and Mrs Richard Jones, Market street. Mr and Breeze, Unicorn Hotel, Mr and Mrs E. B. Proctor. Mr and Mrs Dixon, Mr A. Toby, Mr F. R. Lloyd, lir E. Morgan, Mr W. C. H. Jones, Mr and Mrs Evan Humphreys, Miss Humphreys, and Miss Turner, J. and Miss Lomax, Mr A. Benbow, Misses Birch, and Mrs Kershaw. Mr Joh Danily, Mis," Ada, Issard, Mrs Percival, Mr Hamilton, Messrs Whittaker, Miss Lane, Miss Perrot, Miss Lloyd, Mr J: Lloyd, Mr Fitzhugh, etc., etc.
CAERSWS BOARD OF GUARDIANS.…
CAERSWS BOARD OF GUARDIANS. I » PROPOSED ALTERATION IN THE DATE OF MEETING. WSDXFSDAY. • 1 resent Mr. Rd. Bennett (chairman), Mr. Rd. T vans (vice-chairman), Messrs. Cornelius Morgan, John Lewis, W. Francis, D. Jones, Wm. Alderson, I. Jvinsey, Evan Williams. Evan Lewis, Rd. Pryce, o in hitticase, Dd. Hamer. Nicholas Bennett, Thomas PInUips, EvaH Davies, Richard Astley, ^V\T John L«wis (Camo), Evan Davits, M. H. Davies. STATISTICS. f Siw i™OUnts disbursed in out-relief during the 0 nig were as follows :—-Newtown district per Mr K. H. Lloyd, £ 64 IDs 9dto 239 receipients; district, per Mr. Richard Owen, 1fic (! 338 recipients Llanwnog, £ 43 7s 6d to 165 recipients THE WORKHOUSE. The numbers in the house on December 29th were 70; tramps relieved 48, against 29 corres- ponding period last year on January 5th tramps relieved 60 as against 63. ,Ilie,-MAST^ reported that Rev. Elias Jones 98M, i Ule servi«« in the house on Friday, the Januaryan<^ Rev. Edward Parry on the 4th ■nnmlw.. ^,arncr> Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, seat a on v rards and some pictures for the inmates ?Z; lZ-}Tr sDay- Mrs. G. B. Benbow, Llanid- nf K\VO F 4 1,OUS(', and distributed a quantity rd d n oranges.-A vote of thar.ks was wished "f1SS-es Maorone, in a letter, said they Bnma ° ^1Ve atl entertainment to the inmates f -j™6 ^ext week, but desired the Board to with ssiori-—This request was complied A YOUNG RECRUIT'S PROPOSITION. notice (Carno), in accordance with a ineetino- given by him at the extraordinary meetinf V> ast week, moved that the day of The vi^erei! from Wednesday to Thursday, thp «««,.+■ V" Said they could not do it without Mr i ii'il1'16 Local Covernment Board. stand' (Bettws) said they must under- motion nn He agreed to second the „ t; cor"dition that they decide to hold the therefore thought the Thev ill i- °u^ ^t to be coupled with the motion, that fh Qew what consolidated orders were— He fin„ey ^ere liable to be altered any time. 110 difficulty whatever to holding the savinw"!+ "a0'1''11-1'' and it would be a very great beinfr° Vir.ir) Guardians. He would vote for it changed Inouthly and not for the day being some °°R^IUS MORGAN observed that held onCaKUa°° t'le 711 eetings of the Board were awkw^/ '"Uda-V' it was found to be very alters t w inconvenient. It was afterwards venienf ° Yec.*nesday, which was found very con- venient, and tlir^ t i Mr T r 'HV attendance was very good, for (Camo) explained that his reason not nt?"1? resolution was because he could stitnonf6^ -ai5d cl° best to represent his con- for him8 Wednesday was an awkward day AfF" t = That is a personal reason. ] haf i LLWIS (Carno) Yes, it is personal. It een said that the alteration will affect the members attending the Llanidloes market, which 1 Proposed to hold on a Thursday, but the 'ja' t1" has been all talk for many years F"RV\-piy oi:* oross-table talk, iu which Mr. pxplaiued that he had an engagement or^ri rmary for every Thursday afternoon, 'fretore the proposition, if agreed to, would affect him to a very great extent, In!f e. V I0E-CH AIRMAN said he could not sup- port the suggestiou for altering the day of meet- mg to Thursday, but he was in favour of the monthly meetings. t Ihe proposition was afterwards put to the n?[V, W^' FnH' declared carried by 14 votes to H- ,i J,ls ^eluded the business, and a meeting of ^ie i ural District Council was subsequently held I business of minor importance oulv was transacted.
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ELLESMERE.
ELLESMERE. COMIKG-OF-AGE OF MR W. G. 0. KYNASTOX.-—A meeting will be held in the Bridgwater Arms Hotel on Tuesday, to consider how best to celebrate the coming-of-age of Mr YY. G. 0. Kynaston OR March 1st. THE FAIR.-—At the fair on Tuesday, Messrs Parry, Dawson, Batho and Co. sold 133 cattle, 19 calves, 111 sheep and lambs and 96 pigs and Mr. Cooke sold 55 cattle, 28 calves, 43 sheep and lambs, and 262 pigs. THE PARISH CHURCH ON FIRE.-The beautiful fabric of St. Mary's Church, on Thursday evening j week, narrowly escaped destruction by fire. A service was arranged for the evening, and shortly before the time of opening, Mr. Byolin, the organist, observed an extraordinary light at the cast end, and on investigating it, he found that the roof around the entrance nave was on fire. He gave the alarm, and in a very short time the fire engine and brigade were on the spot in charge of Mr. Robinson, and at once played on the flames, which were spreading rapidly. The roof is covered with old oak. A large crowd at once gathered around and abundant aid was given. Part of the woodwork was torn down, and all means were taken to pre- vent the church from being destroyed. After a struggle, which lasted about an hour, the flames were subdued, and the church saved. The in- habitants of Ellesmere are to be congratulated on the universal and willing aid which was lent, and had there not been a determination on the part of every one to save the church at all costs, the venerable building would probably have been de- stroyed. The origin of the fire is supposed to be the over-heated state of the apparatus for warming the church. The damage is estimated ot C20. The church is insured in the Alliance Company, the agent of which is Mr. J. Pay, who lent his efforts to subdue the fire. DISPEKSAKY BALL.-The annual ball in aid of the funds of the Ellesmere Dispensary was held in the Town Hall, on Tuesday night. The beautiful room was charmingly decorated. The music was supplied by Mr H. H. Tims's Band, and Mr Knight of the Bridge-water Hotel catered for the supper. The company present included—Mrs Clarke and party of Petton, Mrs G. B. Clarke. Mr A. Trotter, Mr Watkin Cunliffe, Captain Cunliffe and party, includ- ing Mr W. Pryce, Mr C. Roberts, Mr W. N.'Cunliffe, Mrs Cunliffe, Miss Cunliffe, Misses Bathye, the Misses Reisse, Mr A. Eytou, Mr H. Pryce, Mrs Lovett and Mr Brooke Cunliffe; the Ellesmere Vicarage party including Mr and Mrs W. J. Toye, Miss L. Lloyd, Mr H. J. E. Peake, and Mr W. K. j Peake, Royal Berkshire Regiment, Mr Maddocks, and Mr F. B. Maddocks, The Woodlands; Mr and Mrs Brownlow Tower, Miss A. Cust, Mr Meekiug, Lord Kenyon, Mr Heber Percy, Mr W. Bridgeman, Mr and Miss Head, Mr Leighton, Miss Tayleur, Mr Griffiths, Captain Lovett, Miss L. Lovett, Mr and Mrs Le Champion, Mrs i. Atcherley, Mr De Burghe Hodge, of the Welsh Fusiliers, the Misses De Burghe Hodge, Colonel Lloyd, Mr Warburton Lee, Captain and Mrs Dickiu, Loppinton House, the Misses Dickin, Mr T. Dickin, Mr G. Dickin, Mr Pearson, Miss Fathill, Mr and Mrs O. Ormerod, Penylan, Miss Peel, Mr E. J. Peel, Miss Wilkinson, Mrs Hugh Aldersey, Mr and Mrs Mainwaring, Oteley, Miss Lucy, Miss Joyce Lucy, Miss Tayleur, Coin, Mrs Lovett, Miss H. Williams Wynn, Mr Frank Mainwaring, Mr Randle Mainwaring, Mr Campbell, Mr If. Williams Wynn, Mr W. Tayleur, Mr J. Tayleur, Mr Fowler, Captain and Mrs Archdale, Miss Robinson, fMr and Mrs C. R. Mostyn Owen, Erway, Mr and Mrs A. J. P. Child, Miss Dumville Lees,' Mr Harold Gaskell, Miss Williams, The Brow Miss Antonia Williams, Mrs Ormrod, Miss Olive Ormrod, Mr Rushton, Mr Henry Tayleur, Mr Hume Mceking, Mr Fiennes Colville, Mr Roger Kynaston, Hardwick, the Hon. Mrs St. LaTiranc-o Tighe, Ashgrove, Miss Tighe, Mr Hugh Tighe, Miss Parker, Miss Liddell, and Mr Barnston Barr.
PETTY SESSIONS.
PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY. Before S. K. Mainwaring, Esq., Rev. W. C. E. Kynaston, and H. D. Chapman, Esq. CREATING A DISTURBANCE. George Owen, C. Paddock, J. Barnes, Thos. Gough, and E. Hodnett, boys, of Dudleston Heath, were fined Is each for creating a disturbance from Criftins Church on December 10. Mr J. P. Cart- wright defended. UNLICENSED DOGS. John Burlton, rabbit catcher, Crosemere, charged by P.C. Lewis, was fined 15s each for keeping two dogs without a licence. HIGHWAY OFFENCES. Wm. Bowen, The Rowe, charged by P.C. Christie with allowing pigs to stray at Bradenheath was fined 5s and costs.—Wm. Egerton, Greenhill, charged by P.C. Lloyd with not locking the wheel of a waggon in going down hill, was fined Is and costs.—David Edwards, The Ridge, charged by p.C. Lloyd, was fined 2s. 6d. including costs, for riding without reins. MISCELLANEOUS. For drunkenness, John Jones, Tallarn Green, was fined 5s and costs; Joseph Roberts, Bryny- cochiB, 5s and costs, and Thomas Peake (in Birch Row), 58 and costs.—John Onslow, Dudleaton Heath, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. P.C. Fieldhouse, P.S. Elcock, and P.C. Lloyd gave evidence.—For the defence, James Lightwood denied that defendant was drunk, And the case was dismissed. UNLICENSED FOR THEATRICALS. Mr. Brownlow R. C. Tower, representing Lord Brownlow, was charged with allowing the Town Hall to be used for theatrical purposes on Decem- ber 12th, without having it licensed.—Mr. H. R. Piips who defended, said it was an oversight.— Ipkied 5s and costs. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. MONDAY. Present: Messrs. Brownlow R. C. Tower, R. E. Tlnvd T. Emberton, C. Cooke, P. H. Edwards, I. c .ke' J- Hood, J- Sinclair, W. Nunnerley, J. S. Knight, and Miss Gough, with Mr. J. Pay, clerk. APPOINTMENTS. PROVISIONAL CHAIRMAN, Yr. C. COOKE proposed, and lr. J. S. KNIGHT clouded, the election of Mr. R, E. Lloyd as pro- visional chairman, which was carried. CHAIRMAN. ir r. COOKE proposed that Mr. Brownlow R. c. Twer should be appointed to this office. Mr. T r had been chairman for a great number of 6 and had always conducted tl^ business in a years, r^ar(j aud e^jcjent manner. He there- straig j llim ag airm;in 0f the Board. fo™lP j S. KNJGHT seconded. ^;r' j' jjoOD was sorry that he could not sup- ort the election of Mr. Tower as chairman, but P?r cfcions -were not personal. He would like his o ^egeen as chairman of that Board one who to tjje ranks—a tradesman or working man. was ™-rInau of that Board would be a magistrate, ^kffhe whole of the magistrates belonged to one a d to one party, which, he considered, was cla,SS f"ble thing. If they elected Mr. Tower a an of the Board, he would belong to that chairrrr^^ Tower been a working man or a tradesman he would have supported him with the erCTho 'motion was then put and carried. S ^iOWNLOW R. C. TOWER thanked the >il for the confidence which they had placed in him in maklIlg him their chairman. He would 1's b°st to perform his duties to the best of his l Ttv and to the satisfaction of all. He was t ful to Mr. Cooke for the kind words in which he had proposed hIS being chairman. It was a he had propo I 1 sure to have some recognition of the pains and P Cal.]e 0ne had in performing the duties which tr°Uwas asked to do. He was sorry that Mr. "wood could not see his way to support him. Mr. H od had the same objection which he himself °, rpiie chairmanship did carry with it the duties of magistrate, but he had always felt that nvio-istrates should be appointed by t! that they should be stipendiary magistrates, paid f v the Exchequer. He had always felt that, ;:r,d d refused to be made a magistrate opto i.!ie present time, not that he desired iu any w:iy_to find fault wIth the ,vav in which magis. ormi offices were carried out, but simply bccauso ho t thut feeling that in the same way tu M rnuritv Court Judges were appointed, sc. sliouio the magistrates be appointed. That was t he only ..won why he was sorry that they elected him chairman. A s far as the magisterial office U concerned, he was only sorry that those who fv-imeu that. Bill, provided that the chairman ,oi TTrban District Council should be come 1I,a,i trates. He maintained that it required a a-gal- iviinins; for that office, and men who bad hail legal training should be appointed to it. He woulu ho very glad to c'° aU tilat he ll,jSSlhl-v "vu "IU:' e the working of that Board harmonious and nctorv in every p^sjblo way. L fe is re al; life is earnest, 4, Let us then be up and doing With a heart for any fate, Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labour, and to wait. He did not think that they could start with much better mottoes. If they carried out their work in the same spirit thev would not go far wrong (applause). VICE-CHAIRMAN. I Mr- P. H. EDWARDS proposed Mr. R. E. Lloyd as vice-chairman, mentioning that lr. Lloyd had had experience on the old Board. Mr. T. EMBERTON seconded. Mr. R. E. LLOYD, in returning thanks, said that he would be very glad to do his best in their service. He certainly had had three years' experience, and he would always be very glad to place his knowledge and experience, such as it ( p d was, at their service. He hoped that they wculd avail themselves of it if they thought fit (ap- plause). COMMITTEES. Mr. 1. COOKE moved that the whole Council form the committees, with three as a quorum. After being seconded by Mr. C. COOKE, ihe motion was carried. RESIGNATION FEE. Mr. J. HOOD proposed that the resignation fee be fixed at.El. Mr. T. EMBERTON seconded. Mr. C. COOKE did not wish to oppose Mr. TIoaa, but lie saw from the newspapers that the amount fixed for Urban District Councils was 10s., which he thought was quite sufficient. He proposed that; the fee be fixed at 10s. This was seconded by Mr. I. COOKE. The amendment on being put was lost, the original motion that the fee be fixed at S-1 being carried. ELECTION EXPENSES. .On the proposition of Mr. C. COOKE, it was decided that a cheque should be drawn to pay the expenses. MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL. The CHAIRMAN announced that the Local Board room would be at the disposal of the Council, if Ihey wished to have it. It wouid be necessary for the Council to enter into an agreement. Ti.e old Local Board paid 12s. per annum fw lighting and heating. He could not ear at- what time the Council wished to meet. He could not ofrer any rerrne until he knew what the wishes of the Council were. It would be necessary to decide as to the date each month when they intended to meet. I Mr. 1. COOKE did not think: that they could do better than hitberto--to meet on the second Mon- day in each month; as to the time be would prefer it in the evening. He would propose that seven o'clock be the time. It was often inconvenient to meet in the morning. When the business of the day was practically over, they had leisure to attend to the business of the Council. That would not apply to committees. He proposed that the meet. ings of the Council be held on the second Monday in the month, and that the time be 7 o'clock iu the i evening. | Mr. J. HOOD seconded. He thought that it was inconvenient to meet at 10 o'clock in the morLing. It would be much more convenient to meet at 7 o'clock in the evening. He had much pleasure in seconding Mr. I. Cooke's proposition. Mr. C. COOKE observed that the working of the old Board was most admirable when they met at 10 o'clock in the morning. He thought they could not do better than meet on the second Mon- day in each month either there (the Temperance House) or in the Local Board room at the Town Hall, at 10 o'clock. By 12 o'clock they would finish their business and be able to get away. It had worked well in the past, and they could not do better than meet at 10 o'clock in the future.>, Mr. T. EMBERTON seconded. He did not think it the time to go and do public business when men were tired out. The voting then took place, and was as fellows— For the amendment, 4; for Mr. 1. Cooke's pro- position, 5. The CHAIRMAN said that although ten o'clock was a more suitable time for him, he would not go against the wish of the majority of the Board. BURIAL BOARD. Mr.*R. E. LLOYD then said that the Burial Board as such ceased to exist, and the powers hitherto rested in that Board were now vested in a Joint Committee of the Urban District Council and the Rural District Council. As an official of that Board he thought that it was his duty to acquaint the Council of the position of things, and had taken the necessary steps for forming the new authority. It was a matter of urgency, and could either be dealt with now or at a future meeting. 4k The CHAIRMAN thought that they had better proceed with the matter now. It was pointed out that, the raprusentation of the Council on the Committee would be in pro- portion to its rateable value, which was shown to be £ 43,000. The old Board consisted of nine members, and it was agreed that the new Com- mittee should consist of the same number, three being appointed by the Council. TRIENNIAL RETIREMENT. The CLERK having read over the Act. dealing with the Council, in its constitution, etc., The CHAIRMAN alluded to the question of re- tirement, remarking that he must say that the best plan wa-s for the whole Council to retire triennially. The Council would settle down to work for three years, and would carry out its work in an efficient manner. He thought that the changes every year were very liable to make conflicts, not only in carrying out the work of the Council, but unnecessary conflicts in the town, which were certainly not to be advocated. Mr. C. COOKE thought that by retiring triennially, a good deal of expense would be saved. Mr J. SINCLAIR then proposed that they should retire triennially. Mr. J. HOOD seconded, and it was agreed to. The CHAIRMAN stated that the request would be forwarded to the County Council. THE BYE-LAWS. The CHAIRMAN said that it would necessarily follow that the Bye-Laws which were in use for Local Board were in force for the use of that Council. But those Bye-Laws did not meet the requirements of the Council, and it was necessary that they should be altered in order to meet those requirements. The Council or Committee should meet to do it. The best plan would be to have a small committee to draw up proposed Bve-Laws and submit them to the whole of the Council for disccssion. U i: THE WATER QUESTION. Mr. J. HOOD asked if anything was to be done with regard to the water question ? It was a matter which affected the town very considerably. The CHAIRMAN replied that lr. Hood could give notice of motion. lie could not do it at the present meeting, but at the next meeting of the Council, he could give notice that he intended to bring forward at the following meeting certain water questions. CHARITIES. Mr. J. HOOD Can you give notice in regard to charities ? The CHAIRMAN replied in terms similar to his last answer. ^Mr. 1. EMBERTON inquired if that Council had anything to do with charities. The CHAIRMAN replied that it might have. If application was made-as it must be made- by that Council to the Local Government Board, that the Urban District Council should be treated as a Parish Council, then under certain regulations, non- ecclesiastical charities came under the supervision of Parish Councils. Mr. T. EMBERTON moved, and Mr. W. NUN- NERLEY seconded, that application should be made. Miss GOUGH proposed, as an amendment, that application should not be made, but the original motion was carried. MORE LIGHT REQUIRED. lr" J. HOOD said that the people in Charlotte's How had to go to the pump in Talbot street to ob- tain water. There had been a complaint that there was no light, and that they could not see to get ihe water. The people had a long way to go, and it was very inconvenient for them to410 In the dark, and not be abie to see what they were doing. Tm- CHAIRMAN said that he would be willing to go wiih any other member to see the place. A SEAL. f; was decided to get a fresh die for the seal for the Council. PLACE OF" MEETING. The CHAIRMAN then asked whether the Ci.-niicil would advise the Clerk to write to him,'as Wtl i-ro-.vnlo-.v's representative, as to the use of the > l'lv" ■»""«!' as the place of meeting. Of course i 11 ere 1 be a difference in the terms when they were going 10 meet at night, but he could say that ni" cii.-in/c wouid lie n low as possible, simoiv to -.•over the «-o«t. Mr. 1. COOKE Is there no bet toy place ? The CHAIRMAN: 1 dot/i know of a:iv better place. Mr. J. HOOD thought it would lie better if the public could be admitted. The CHAIRMAN replied that there would be no objection to that. Mr. J. SINCLAIR proposed that the Clerk be instructed to make application to Mr. Brownlow Tower for the use of the Town Hall. Air. 1. COOKE having seconded, the motion was carried. REVISION OF THE BYE-LAWS. The CHAIRMAN then suggested that a. small committee should be appointed to go through the bye-laws, and lay the proposed alterations before the whole Council. Mr. I. COOKE thought that that would be the best thing to do. They should have a committee of three or iive. The CHAIRMAN thought that three would be sufficient unless five wished to act. I On the motion of Mr. 1. COOKE, the Chairman and Messrs. R. H. Lloyd (vice-chairman) and J. Sinclair were appointed. I This concluded the business of the Council.
iOSWESTRY.
OSWESTRY. I ooTjiALL.. Oswestry United meet Wrexham at the Oakhurst-road ground to-day, Saturday. THE CIJUIICH OF OUR LADY *AX» ST OSWAID'S. —-Rev. Father Ryder leaves Oswestry this week for Staleybridge, to succeed Rt. Rev. Dr. Carroll co- adjutor Bishop of Shrewsbury. Father Ryder'.will be succeeded at Oswestry by Rev. A. U1 Toole D.D., of Staley bridge. THE CHURCH CLUB.—A smoking concert was enven ou Monday evening, when Rev. J. E. Seaton Messrs. E. Shepherd, — Williams. C. H. Lucas' and A. Parsons, took part. At a general meeting subsequently held Ir. J. Goldsworthy was appointed secretary in the place of Mr. R E Tudor resigned, and Mr. F. Benbow was placed on committee. WEEKLY CATTLK Fur. There was u fair show °n wMch •WV j-* ■1 y w-Qil nil round. Stor-v fairly good rates, the following prices rnlina Beef made from 5-d to 6d ,1Pr JK. Jf11ti ven!. 61 to 7d: and pork 9. ,0 9S'<5Tu H" CUKK M^KKKT. T'ore 158- T. 1(i C •; 1 >vhite wheat, i 1 -i c 'oWn 1 'J< ^d to 3s 6d oats S! Ur! Gcxkk. MARKET. WtDwsnAy.-—Butter, Is 3d to 1s 4d per lo eggs, 10 to 12 for I s beef 6d to 7d per lb; mnttou, 7d to 3d; veal, 7d to 9d pork 6d to 8d; fowls, 48 6d to 5s per couple; ducks, 5S 6d to 6s oa per conple; geese, 5s to Es each rabbit* Tg 4d to 2s 6d per couple; carrots, 3s 6d to 4s per Cwt. MR. HOLLOWAV BoT-FS NEW BOOK The jiuc Times of January 5th, in reviewing a publication by Mr. hollo way Bott, solicitor, Oswest-y entitled, A Manual of the Law and Practice in Affiliation Proceedings," says I'his mainly is a collection in a very handy form ci statutes, forma and cases, together with informaticu in a very concise shape, which the author has -found useful in his own practice. There ia absolutely noting superfluous, while all that is really of practical use, is given. It should prove a most useful kaild- book to Justices, their clerks, and practitioners." MKS. LTTENFR's ANNUAL TulAT.-On Tuesday evening the choir boys of St.Oswald's parish cftlurb had their annual treat in the Castle Fields mission room, kindly given by Mrs. and the Misses Lutener. After a most sumptuous tea bad been partaken of some capital games were enjoyed, and tlen came the great event of the evening-the stripping of the Christmas tree, which was laden with a varietvjaf useful and pretty presents. The wants of the juveniles were attended to by their kind hostess, and there were also present Mrs. Cecil Hook, Rev. J. B. Seaton, Rev. H. P. Birley, and Mr. C. T. Reynolds, organist. Before dispersing oranges -ail d mince pies were given to the boys, who gave hearty cheers for their kind entertainers, most enjoyable evening having been spent by all. C. E. T. S.—The usual monthly meeting of the Parish Church branch of the above was held in the Castle Fields mission room on Monday evening, under the presidency of Mr. T. J. Bradshaw. Hymn 78, Ancient and Modern having been jsung, Rev. J. H. Lewis (hon. sec. for the diocese), effered prayer, and the following programme was then gone through Pianoforte duet, Misses Leigh and Bradshaw song, Miss Dora Tluglies; recitation, -if1"" T,,°'-7neux sonK) Miss F. Gough; comic song, Mr. Molyneux; whistle and mouth organ duet, Messrs. Bellis and Morgan; song, Miss Dora Hughes; song, Mr. Davenport. The chairman then called upon Rev. J. Hamer Lewis for an address and he then gave a most interesting one, in the course of which he said they must not rely in their own efforts to do good in the cause of temperance, but they must pray to God to help it on (applause). The temperance cause in this diocese was prospering amongst all classes. There were now seven millions of people in England who were total abstainers (loud applause). What they needed was perseverance to 40 tiici-r <iHly nf<> bring an army together to fight for the cause They must not be sober one day and drunk the next (laughter). He advocated kindness in their home and said that a kind word often did a man more good than a harsh one (applause). On the proposition of Rev. A. W. M. Weatherley a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Lewis for his address. The meeting then closed. OSWALD ROAD LITERARY SCCIETT.—On Monday night a free entertainment was given in the school- room. Mr. Robert Lloyd was to have taken the chair, but in his absence Rev. John Jones presided. Songs were given by Miss Hamer, Miss Evans, Mr. A. A. Mac-lardy and Mr. W. Williams (the two latter with banjo accompaniment), a banjo duet by Messrs Maclardy and Williams, recitation by Miss Roberts, and a pianoforte duet by the Misses- Whittle and Rich. A competition in unpunctuated reading also took place, and on the adjudication of Mr. C. E. Williams and Mr. Whittle, the prize was divided between Miss Whittle and Miss Lalla Parry. THE POST OFFICE.—Mr. C. 11. C. Chellow, post- master of Staines, and late a clerk in the Devon- port Post-office, has been appointed to the post- mastership of Oswestry. During his four years settlement at Staines, Mr. Chellew has made great improvements in the postal service of the district. "In the Oswestry districtthe Middlesex and Sumj Express snys he will have a much wider field of action than at Staines, bat he also has the satisfaction of knowing that additional labour will bring additionaJ remuneration, his removal being a decided lift in this respect. Wo heartily wish him as much success in his new sphere as he has attained at Staines, and, if possible, even more." A movement has been set on foot at Staines for the presentation of a testimonial to Mr. Chellew. RGRAT. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The first meeting- was held on Monday at the Workhouse, when there were present Messrs. P. O. Williams, Andrew Peate, W. E. Frith, J. Richards, W. Griffiths W. Humphreys, E. tioft, J. Sandsr, E. Fox-Davies, and J. 11. K: Walford, Rev. T. M. Bulkeley-Owen, D. Davies, and E. W. O. Bridgeman, with Mr. C. H. Bull, clerk. Mr. Bulkeley-Owen was, on the motion of Mr. Richards, seconded by Mr. Sands, voted to the chair provisionably.The Provisional chairman said he proposed Mr. Idward Jones of Glentwortb, as the chairman of the District CounciL-Mr. Walford seconded the motion.—Mr. Peate said lie wished to ask the Clerk whether they had power to elect Mr. Jones as chairman of the Council.—The Clerk said at first he thought there was a. doubt about it, -but he had gone very carefully into the matter, and he thought they were justified in electing one from outside who was not an ex-officio member.—Mr. Peate said, having taken legal adn-ice on the subject in care Mr. Jones was elected, it was very likely proceedings would be taken on the question. He wished to simply enter a protest.-The motion was then and carried by nine to four. Mr. Frith proposed and Mr. Humphreys seconded, the election of Mr. Griffiths as Ti^"C!lalrmaT1- rInis was unanimously carried, and Mr. Griffiths suitably returned thanks.—After some discussion it was decided to hold the meetings once a month, at 2-30, after the alternate meetings of the Loard of Guardians.—It was also decided to get the old seal altered eo as to serve for the Council. I his concluded the business. I-,(,'ORPORATio-N. The first meeting of the new Doard was held at the conclusion of the Oswestry District Council meeting, when there were present all tne District Councillors, with Mr. S. Parry Jowes T u Mr- J- C. Bull, clerk, and Mr. C. Jl. Bull, assistant clerk. Mr. Bulkelev Owen, who presided, proposed that Mr. Edward Jones, C.entworth, be chairman, and Mr. Walford seconded the motion. -Mr. iJ-?at,e said he rose to make the same protest as in the case of the District Council. lr. Jones was elected by 10 to 5. ir. Frith moved, and Mr. Humphreys seconded, that Mr. Griffiths bo vice-chairman, and the motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Griffiths briefly re- sponded On tile. of Mr. Whitfield, seconded by Mr. 1-rit.i, it. was decided not to co-optate any Guardians bei'oio April. After considerable dis- cussion it was dt cided to meet on January 23, and fortnight. on Monday, at two o'clock, after that date. Tllc wci-C then appointed. The Clerk l-eperied the following statistics .Number in the house, Uivt week, 168 against 155 last year; second week, 160 against 152; third week" 174 against 161. Out- relief, first week, £ 20 7s 2d to 3¿5 recipient>•, against zE16 9s Id to 290; second week, £ 19 to ol4, against 116 16s 8d to 239; third week, £ 20 s's 9d to 313, against zEI8 13s lid to 287. Trumps relieved, first week, 127; second week, 106: tbird week, 125. An application from Mr. Josliii i^H ughes, Park terrace, Oswestry, asking permission to inspect the House was granted.