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, LLANJDLOHS.
LLANJDLOHS. E-Iu,y LAMBS.—T'vo ewes. the property of Mr Stephel1 1<vans, l'hoeulakl-Jr, \Vaenwen Cottae, nea.r L)a'ud)ues,)an.!j(d,otteonthe8thandtheotheron th..9;h. .\ppo!M'Mt:\r.—At a HlCt.tillg Public Rooms Propr'etor\ Company, heid this week, Mt- Ivor Harries,of the nrm of Messrs Jenkins, DavieH, Harrie! and Co., was appointed fwc'n-tary. TU\VN' Present, CounciHorJ.Kiusey.iones (Mayor). Aldermen Ed. Bowen and W. Ashtun, Councillors Edward Hamer, James Grant. James Kerr, Gorge Hercomb, R. Gf-orge, D.tnie) Davies, L. P. Marshal), D. Rep! K D. ",Jarp"le, and John with Mr. Arthur Davics(town c!erk),M)'.Jot)n Davies (asai'tant clerk), and Ir. John Morgan (sanitary inspector). WATHR SUPPLY.—RAILWAY TO LLAXGPRIG. Cout)ciHor Ed. Ham'jr rea'! the report of the Water Committee which star,es that, it wa.s resolved that the soiicitor to the Hast and Walea Hail- way UP wriUpll to the fee)ing in the town thai the Hue frum Lhuudtoes to Llanguri!! should be embodied in the scheme.—la refoence to the L!anid!oes Water supply pipe track it was agreed that Mr. attention he called t'.) the plan submitted ar.d that it should be suggested to Mr. Beastey that the should be laid in the fieids and not along the road. and from a certain from the en!il!eers of the scheme, Messrs. Beestey and Son, stated that in consequence of the loans sanctioned by the Government Board an as-isul.llt had been !ent clown to procure the necessary )eve!s and information so that they were getting 011 with the rlan and specifications for Jetting the contract. The Entrinecrs also en- olosed thl.ir account arllnunting to £73 8s. Od.-The Mavor sa!d thf two larger items in the hi!) were ;E51 8s Od.. one hatf the premium offered for the best schemf, and £36 15s. Od., fees for preparing pian. drawings, and eatimate for L.G.8.; attending inquiry and giving evidence in support <f the scheme, and £5 5s for amending plans.—A)Jermau Ashton inquired whether theMngineerawontd receive their percentage on the '.ntlay exciusive of these fees.—The Mayor aaid they wou!d.— foHt'ciDor Danie) Davies, did not think the Council ought to bear the ex')'n. expense of meparine' the amended pians as this ahouid f:)rm part of the I scheme for which they paid the prsimum.—Alder- man Ashton inquired whether the report that Mr Beealey was to be paid £36 for attending the inquiry had been before the Counci).—The Mayor: Yes.— Aidertnan Ashton: Question.—Councillor Edward Hamer When you were away at Aberystwyth (lan¡!hter). EventoaHy CounciHor Hercomb pro- posed that the account be paid in full. Councillor Grant seconded, and it was carried. €HARITtES:AN INQUIRY TO BE HELH AT LLANIDLOKS. Tt<e Oerk read a circular From Mr ADchin, Charity Commission, stating- that the Charity Commissioners for Engtand and Wales had in- structed their Assi&tant Commissioner, Mr T Marchant Williams, barristcr-at-law, to hold an Inquiry into the charities in the parish of Danid- !oe8. The ctiaritiea in that parish which were a< present known to the Commissioners were the following: DaviJ Doyd, Catherine Hoyd, Evan Gfynne, Jenkin Bowen, John Grinitbs. Site of Danidloes Nationa) Scboo), site of Danidloes Intermediate SchooL The circular stated that Mr WiHiams would open the inquiry in February. The object of the Inquiry was to obtain the moat com- ptete and recent information aa to the present va)ue, condition, and administration of all endowments in the parish subject to the provisions of the Charitabte Trusts Ada.—Alderman Ashton said a footing prevailed in certain quarters that theRe charities were not property administered according to the terms of the donors. Whether that was correct he did not know. He proposed that a committee shoutd be appointed to go fatty into the matter and bring aH the evidence they could before the Charity Commissioners so that the charities coatd be placed upon a proper footing. —CounciUor George seconded the motion which w&a catried. The following eon.mittee was appointed, Messrs W. Asbton, W. George, Daniel Davies, Ed. Bowen and the Mayor. THE HORSE FAUtS. Councilor Daniel Davies said an eSort had been made to establish extra fairs for horses, live atock, &c., and the Council ought to pay particular atten- tion to the forthcoming horse fair. This fair had not hitherto been a success, and something more would have to be done, in fact an extraordi- nary effort would be necessary on the part of the Council and att concerned. Dpaters would have to be communicated with, and farmers should be given a degree of confidence that they could ob- tain the best prices for their horses if they brought them to the Ltanidloes fa.r. The Council of course woutd have to vote money in order to accomplish this for with Hmited means no great headway could be made.-A.lderman Aahton deplored the fact that previous fairs had produced unsatisfac- tory results, and that farmers were taking their horses el.,ewhere to be aotd. He did not think the farmers did their part thoroughly. — Coun- ciHor E. Hamer agreed that it was hih time that something was done to revise the Hanidtoes hor'-e fair. He knew of cases, Frank Lloyd's sales for instance, whete money prizes were offend to buyers and neUers with satis- factory resutts, and be thought they might adopt this p!an on a ama)I sca!e. He had been to)d by farmers that one of the causes why the fair was not successful was that the fair was held rather late. The farmers sotd their best horaes in February before the March ploughing and did not afterwards Mil tit) they had finished ploughing and sowing.—Councillor Rees Can we use the ratepayers'money for the purpose snggeste<i?— The Mayor: No, I don't think we can. We can Bpt'nd money in a,dvertiEing, bnt not in prizes.- Aiderman Ashton did not tike the principle of prize Hiving. Ittooclosety resembled bribing.— Eventua!)y the matter was referred to the Market and Fairs Committee. SCAVKXG!XG COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Alderman Asbtoa read the report of the Scaven- ging Committee and pointed out that with the exception of a very few p)aces the town had been .considerably improved during the ast year or two. There were macy places which required attention and a!so ptacps where it had been inadvisable to Ltv out much expense on account of the breaking up of r'e streets for the waterworks. The report retired to the unsatisfactory state of the town manure heap, and after some discussion an arrange ment was made for the future deposit of the town manure in the <ie!d adjoining the river belonging to Cou'.ciHor E. Hamf'r. THE MILL ROAD. The Council decided not to repair the mil) road it being considered a private road. THE OLD MARKET HALL LAMPS. The Lighting Committee recommended that for 'the gas consumed by the two lamps on the o)d Market Ma)! the Gas Company be paid JE5pe:' )amp per year', the lighting and putting Qut of the two !amp9 ;€3 12s in addition. It was also suErge-tcd by the Gas Company and aporoved by the Lighting Committee"That it is desirable to go ir.to the matter of the charge for gas for the street tnmps. As the contract has been in existence for ov< r 20 years the Committee fe)t that it was time matters rp, re.adju,terl.Aldermau Bowen said the electric light would be adopted before they won)d revise the gas contract (laughter).—Councilor Daniel Dav!es proposed the adoption of the report. — Councillor Grant It seems to me that the JE15 we are paying for these two tamps would soon buy the Market.Hat! (laughter).—CounciHor Grant seconded the report, which was carried.—Councii- lor Daviea suggested that considerable saving might be effected if the lamps were not tit, during the months of May, June, J"]y, and August.
CAERSWS.
CAERSWS. CHARGz OF STKAHXG JE5 NorES.— Yesterday (Friday) morning, before Mr Daniel Davies, LIan. Id Sarah Owen, of Caerswa, was charged by Richard Tanner, of Brvnderwen Farm, Caersws, with scaling three JE5 notes, his property.— Richar.I Tanner said The prisoner has been in my employ for three years next May. I kept six ;E5 notes in a desk in my father's room. On December 31:'t, I went to the desk and found three of the notes missing. I did not suspect the prisoner until I found she had changed a letter on my tabie. —P.C. R. Davjes said at hatf past two on Thursday I rh.-eived information fron- Mr Tanr'er and went totheprigoncr'sho')Spandchara't"herwith!;tea!- incti.ree.ESnutes. She replied, "I know nothing about them." I then searched the house and found in a heap of feathers in the attic a watch chain and Gas.). About 20 yards from the house I found a watch in a heap of rubbish behind the closet. I went to Mr Thomas Rowlands, watchmaker, and learned from him that the prisoner had bought the watch and chain from him and a. £5 note In payment. I at-'o found that she had paid for a quani.i:y of goods at Mr Bennett'j, draper, Caersws. —Prisoner was remanded to Peêty Sessions on February 12th.
FRON.
FRON. LANTERN LECTURE.—The Rev Motria Witl'ams delivered a very interesting lecture inthe Fron Schoolroom, on Wednesday, entitled Laddie." The lecture was illustrated with a lantern, kicd)y lent bv Captain Johnes, and worked by Mr W. H. P. Pritchard. There was a good company present.
.NHWTOWN. !
NHWTOWN. DKPARTURK OF MR A. E. GoOHWtN.—Mr A.. E. (;oodV\ in, \viio has been a very active worker in connection with many institutions in the town, is le¡,in¡.i II) take up un ap(¡intme{]t in the offices of Me-rs Ti!)otson and Sou, publishers and advertis ing :).;e')t;<, Holton. He oas been secretary of the Co-operative Society, Ltd., the Hafren Tent of Kechabites. the Annual Eisteddfod, the Gilchrist Educations) Trust Lectures, the Cambrian Mills i\lutual Benetit SocIety, superintelJdf'nt of the Englis)) Congregational Chure)) Sunday School and Ba.nd of Hope. R.W.W. RKCREATioN SociETY.—On Wednesday evening the eighth annual meeting wns held at the Society's Rooms. There was a. good attendance, ami the chair was occupied by the Presideut, Co!. Pryce-Jones, M.P.—Mr T. treasurer, read the balance sheet, which was adapted. -The auditors, Messrs R. D. Jones and W. Hoberts, were re-elecu>ct, a vote of thanks being aCI'ol'ded thelll tor past services.—Sectional reports showed that the Society's property had been wet! maintained. 256 new hooks hact bf(11 added to t.he library duril'g" the year, and this section continued to bo one of the meat popular branches of the Society.— The Chairmar. congratulated the cricket section on their hrilli?ut achievement in winning 12 out of 15 fixtures and drawing the remaining one ()oud cht""8\. He had lWflnl with much rpgret t,lmt their popular Hon. Sec., Mr J. M. Jones, intended to relinquish tliat post. None of them knew how much the Society owed to Mr J. M. Jones who had workl'd with 0'1 t:at Zen and auilit,y for the welfare of the Society. It would, he thought, he an irre- parable loss to them if he resigned.—Mr Meredith and Mr Ashworth also spoke of the great indebted. ness the Society owed to Mr J. M. Jones, for its prment pr08erous condition, and the meeting decided to pas a hearty vote of thanks to him fur his service to the Society.—Votes of thanks were also passed to the Patron (Sir Pryce), the president, the viee-presidents, and the committee aud úffit'ers. A simitar compHment to the Chairman for presiding closed the proceeding- POLICE COURT.—YESTERDAY. Before Mr R Morgan (presiding), Messrs John Humphreys, and John Lewis. AXD DISORDERLY.—P.O. Hopkins charged John Stephens, labourer, Ladvwell street, with being drunk and disorderly in Broad street on Christmas Eve.—Defendant, who did not appear, wn.s found by the ofEoer creating a. disturbance in Turner's fane and fighting with other men much to the amusement of s. large crowd.—Previous con- victions were recorded against defendant a.nd he was fined 5s and costs, in default seven days' hard labour.—John Williams, also of Ladywell street, did not appear to answer to a simitar charge. Defend- ant was one of the men fighting with Stephens. As it was defendant's first appearance he was fined 2s 6d and costs.—Thomas Tudor, Vastre, Kerry, pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk and dis- orderly at Kerry on Boxing-day, preferred against him by P.O. Pryceand was fined 2s 6d and costs.— The same officer charged Richard Price, Wain, Kerry, with a !ike offence on the 26th December.— Defendant admitted that he was drunk, but sa.id ,the constable had taken the wrong men. Fined 2s 6d and costs.—Alfred Jones, labourer, was fined 2a 6d and costs for being drunk and disorderly at the same time and p)ace as the previous defend- ants. A)) the defendants asked for time to pay, stating they had been out of work. The Chairman said it was a most unusual thing for so many men to be without money. If they could find money for drink, they ought to be able to find it to pay those dues. Defendants were allowed a, fortnight to pay. BEGINMXG EARr.y.—David Trow, a boy who said his age was 15, and living at Glanmehiii, Kerry, was next put into the box on a ch o<jr" of being drunk and disorderly at Kerry ou Hexing Day.—PC. Pryce proved the case and defendant admitted the offence.—The Chairman said it was sad to see a boy )ike the defendant in such a position.—Defendant, who appeared to regard his position very lightly, at this point laughed.—The Chairman said it was no tight matter.—Defendant: It is not my fault.—The Chairman It is your fault that yon got drunk. You are old enough to say no.—Defendant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs 6s. TRANSFER OF LICENSES.—Applications were made for the transfer of the license of the New Inn, Kerry, from J. W. G Pugh to Walter Powell Vaughan, and for the transfer of the license of the Herbert Arms, Kerry, from Walter P, Vaughan to John P. Vaughan.—The applications were granted. KEEPING A DOS WITHOUT A LiCEXCE.—William Andrews, boot aLd shoemaker, Cofnmawr, LIan- Hwcbaiarn, was charged by Mr J. M. Corke, inland revenue ofHcer, with keeping a dog without a license.—Defendant p!ea.ded not guilty.—Mr Patrick Keehan, supervisor of excise, said the defendant farmed foul' Rnd a half acres of lar.d and kept a cotv and a calf, and in the winter shepherded ten sheep. Undr these circumstances they did not think he could claim exemption as a farmer.— Defendant, however, had persisted in his claim and they had submitted the case to the Commis- sioners, who bad decided that the defendant could not e]aim exemption.—Mr J. M. Corke sa.d that on the 31st October last he saw a dog on the defendant's premises for which defendant had no license.—Defendant, awora, Baid he rented seven or eight acres of land. and in the winter shepherded ten sheep for some one else. He also kept two cattie. He had kept a dog for 48 years and every year unti! 1897 he bad been exempt. When the present Supervisor came, he was given notice that he must take out a license. He proteated and called at the Excise ofnce several times for the exemption, but was refused on the ground that he was a shoemaker. However, on the advice of the Supervisor he wrote to the Commissioners, who replied that he was not entitled to exemption.—By the Bench He had always kept the dog and been exempt. He did not always keep sheep himself but wintered them for someone else.—Mr Keehan said the Bench could not dismiss the charge unless the exemption cer- tificate was produced.—The Bench retired and after a lengthy consideration the Chairman said in the face of the evidence they were obliged, much as they regretted it, to convict, but thought that under all the circumstances they must express their sym- pathy with the defendant, it appeared to them to bo a very hard case, but they could not enter into the matter then. It seemed they were obliged to convict or to have produced an exemption certificate. Therefore they would Una the defendant sixpence without costs. MAINTENANCE CASE.—James IIamer, Relieving OfHcer to the Newtown and Llanidloes Board of Guardians, applied to the Bench for a maintenance order of 3:1 per week against David Hughes, carpenter, High street, LIauidloea, for the support of defendant's son who, being consumptive, waa unable to work and who had a wife and four chitdren depending upon him.—The Relieving OfHcer stated that the son was in receipt of 9s weekly from the Board. Defendant earned 24s a week as a carpenter and was in regular employ.— Defendant pleaded that be had many cal)s upon him from other sources, and was unable to con- tribute more than Is a week. OBSTRUCTION.— John Jones, farmer, Tym:irk, Llanwnog, was charged bv P.S. Morgan with obstructing the highway by leaving a gambo there- on.—P.S. Morgan said the gambo was left standing at the junction of the Dolfor and Hanijioes roads. from Tuesday until Wednesday, und had to be shifted by a roadman on r .e latter day to allow other vehicles tJ pa>,s.-Defendant who did not apuear was fined 2s 6d aud costs. "AN ABOMtNABLE XriSAXCE."—James Be'oh, ropemaker, Shelf .street, Newtown, was charged by P.C. Hopkins with indecent behaviour, and with committing a nuisance in Short Bridge street on the St. Mogan said the act with which defend;).nt was (.'harmed, was becoming a very com- mon practice and a great nuisance. There were many complaints and this was not a solitary case. Men wou!d /=:0 and commit the nuisance against tradespeople's shop doors, windows and passages, unti) it was becoming too abominable. The defend- ant who had told the ofHcer who served the sum- mons that he did not intend to appear was fined 5s and costs. "THE MESSIAH." A SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE. T!.e performance of tins masterpiece of Handel's took p<ace at the Victoria Hall ou Thursuay even- ins' and proved a brilliant succe: in every respect. T\ .'ji! ,utd the large audience had the p!ea-.u;'e of hearing very high-class music admir- auJ\' l'e:dered. At seven u'clot'k the overture was pb)ed by the b".)td, led by Mr W. S. Stephens');), Wrexham. One eou)'t easily see that Mr Maldwyn Humphreys when he rose to sing the recitative and air, And the g)ory of the Lord," was in j,(()od form and that tiw au,jience wel'e in for Ii. nll¡SJGtl treat, a¡.¡d the masterly miwner in whIch he sang' proved that the cOl]eluo;ions were p,'ett.y well correct. The pi'( gtamme was as follows :— Overture; recitative and air, "Comfort ye my people,"Mr Maldwyx Humphreys; chorus, "And t);e Giory of the Lord recitative and air, Thus aith the Lord," Mr L. R. Bowen chorus, And he sitall purify"; recitative, "Behoid! a Virgin shall conceive," Madame Rinn. Robinson air and chorus, 0 Thou that tellest good tidings," air, Madame Rina Robinson recitative and air, For, behold. darkness," Mr L. R. Bowen chorus, "For unto us a Child is born pastoral symphony recitative, There were Shepherds," Miss Jennie Pritchard chorus, Glory to God" air, Rejoice greatly," Misa Jennie Pritchard recitative and air, "He shall feed His nock," MadameRinai Robinson air, Come unto Him." Mil's Jennie Pri'ct-ard; chorus, "His yoke is easy" chorus, "Behold! the Lamb of God"; air, "He was df'spised," :\[adame Rina Robinson; cho1"I1;o, "Surety He hath borne our griefs"; chorus, "And with His stripes"; chorus. "AH we )ike sheep"; recitative and air, "Behold and see," Mr Maidwyn Humphrey recitative and air, But Thou di t'st nor leave," Mr Maldwyn Humphreys; chorus, "Lift up your heads chorus, "The Lord erave the word"; air, How beautiful are the feet," Miss Jennie Pri "chard chorus, Their sound is gone out"; air, Why do the natio'tS." Mr L R Bowen chorus, "Lotus break their bonds"; recitative and air, "Thou shalt break tern." Mr Maldwyn Hum- phreys; chorus,"Hallelujah"; air, mT Redeemer 'iveth." Jennie Pritctard; quartet, "Sines by man came death c!:orua. "By mancamea)sotheresurrection";quartet,"Fortis in Adam all die"; choruA, E'ell so in ChriHt shal! <))! be made alive recitative. Behold' 1 te1! you :t mystery," lr L R. Bowen; air, "The trumppt shal! sound," Mr LR.Boweu; chorus, "Worthy is 'he Lamb"; chorus, "Amen." It is not neccesaary to particularise each item of the above programme. With regard to the choir, considering the short time they had been working upon the great work, we mUst sa,}! that the perfor. munce reft.cted great credit t.pon choir an:! conductor, and proved that there is good material forchorus sinking in the town. It showed a)so thattlteinterestbasn(jtwhoilydiedout,butat the same time one must not forget that to secure anything tike perfection there should be hard practice 'nd regular aMendance. From one or two of the choruses one could see that this had not been so.Theredidnotseemtobesurhcier;Cconndencein the severa) parts Thuattack on occasions was timid and uncertain, being in oaeor twocaaes behind the baton. This wotild apply chiefly to such For unto us a Child is born" where we noticed that one or two parts came in too SJ, others too )aie. There was in fact nut surrioent unity, the few leaders having ull the responsibiHty put upon shoulders. In this connection, too, the chorus, "Hisyokeiseasy,"mightbememione.i. Thebest choruses were "Behold! the Lamb of God "and Let us break their bonds," which for the firs: time seemed to bo sung with feeling. A little hesitation marked the opening notes; fortunately however,tbe singers picked up when they had sung three or four bars. This is to be regretted because we fear it is owing simply to the in attention of the singers, who failed to keep their eye on the conductor. This criticism is by no means disparaging, indeed the choruses already mentioned cast anything but an unfavour- able reflection upon the performers. These are only a few things, noticed by one who takes a kindly interest in the work of the Society and who, whi)st making them, thinks it would have to be a very good choir that could improve upon the perfor- mance. Exquisite taste and expression marked the rendering of the two choruses above mentioned the singers seeming to put all their heart into the words and music. Again the three choruses "Surely He hath borue our griefs and wih His stripes" and "AH we tike sheep," one running upon the other blended almost perfectly, and were with Lift up your Heads" and the Ha)Ie)uja.h" chorus, the best of theevening. Theconcluding choruses Worthy is the Lamb" and the Amen" chorus suffered slightly through the voices of the singers having got a little tirel, but they were ad- mirably sung and were well received by the audience. The movement larghetto, where the tenors and bassea !ed off, is worthy of notice for its dignity, grandeur and steadiness. The Committee were very fortunate in their selection of artistes. The soprano was Misa Pritchard, Liverpool and she gave a, very brilliant performance of the pieces allotted to her. Her voice was not one which might be called powerful, but the signs of good training were very noticeable. The flexibility of the voice was some- thing marvellous, and it attained its full expression in the air "Rejoice Greatly." Her rendering of He shal! feed His nock was beautiful, and the amount of feelicg which she put into the words was truly grand. Her sinking of I know that my Redeemer liveth" was full of expression, and is not likely to be soon forgotten. Ir. Madame Rina, Robinson we had a rid), round and mellow contralto, and the audience fully appreciated her singing of the solos "0 thou that teHest" and "He was despised." Mr Matdwyn Humphreys, a favourite in Newtown, did not in any way mar his britliant reputation, and in the recitatives and airs, But Thou didst not !eave" and Let us break their bonds," his top A was as clear as a bell and ivcl1 with expres- sionandfeeling. MrBowen(bass)wasenthusi. asticaiiy appreciated in "Why do the nations?" and a) so gave a grand performance in The trumpet aha!I sound" (with trumpet obligate by Mr J E Morris). He has a. voice of very wide rj.nge and will undoubtedly have a very cordial reception if he appears at Newtown again. It is not necessary to dwell upon the ability of the worthy conductor; lie is too well known in his capacity of a genial and able musician, and it was pleasing once more to see him wield the batôn. On the whole the Harmonic Society ca;i credit itself with having made a very favourable start, and it is hoped another similar treat will be forth- coming soon. The orchestra was under the director- ship of Mr Stephenson, and this added greatly to the finished performance of the oratorio. Too much credit cannot be given to Miss Lily Trow (piano), and Miss Edith Woolley (harmonium), for their share in the evening's proceedings. Mr P. W. Jones was hon. sec. to the movement, and the Infirmary and District Nurse Fund will undoubtedly be much benefited, the proceeds being divided equally in aid of those laudable objects.
MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY. HtGHAM, Berriew Street, Welshpool, is now showing the latest and ,test form of Acetylene cycle Lamp. [Advr. THE LATE Ms WiLHAM JoxES.—The funeral of jttr William Jones, Princes Street, the victim of the railway fatality at Montgomery Station last week, took place at the Parish Church, on Saturday, and was attended by a large number of mourning relatives and friends. The service was conducted by the Rev E. W. Brown. A contingent of members of the Oddfellows' Lodge, of which the deceased was an old member, also attended wearing their funeral regalia,. At the Parish Church on Sunday, the Rector in his sermon made touching allusion to the calamity. FouKO DEAD. -The body of a man known as Macpherson," an itinerant vet," was discovered in an outbuilding near the Pool Road on Wednesday by Tom Weaver an employe at the Checkers Hotel. An inquest was held at the Cottage Inn, on Thurs. day, before Mr Clement Jones, deputy-coroner, and a jury of which Mr A. Vaughan was foreman. It appeared that the real name of the deceased was Thomas Toohey, a pensioner of the 1st Manchester Regtment, and formerly a farrier his age was 62. A verdict of Found dead was returned.
MONTGOMERY AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL…
MONTGOMERY AND DISTRICT HORTICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. The annual pubtic meeting of the above Society was held in the Town Hall, Montgomery, en Satur- day. The Mayor (Alderman N.W. Fairies-Hum- phreys) presided, and there were also present the RevJBurd (Chirbury),Rev EW Brown (Mont- gomery), Rev H E Mason (Churchstoke), Messrs E R James, H W Tudor, J Witliams, J P WiHiams, J Slater, T Evans, R Swan, J E Tomley, W Jones, R TurnbuII, W Owens, Eliis Jones, S Davies, and C H E Bright (hon sec).—A vote of thanks to the owners and occupiers of the land upon which the show and sheep dog jtriais were held )aat year was heartily given.—It was agreed to hold the show and sheep dog trials in 1899.—Mr James, in moving this resolution, said the show had now been held three or four years and had grown each year. It was a great attraction and advantage to the neigh- bourhood all round.—The Rev E. W. Brown moved that the show be held on Thursday, September 7th.—Mr J. P. Williams proposed that the datp. be Thursday, August 31st, as ho considered that September 7th was too late.—Mr James suggested that the show be held on a Friday, as Thursday being market day was a very awkward day for the local tradespeople.—After a division the date was tixed to be Friday, Sept. 1st—The Rev. E. W. Brown moved the election of Mr Fairtes-Humphrevs as President for 1899. Thia wns seconded by Mr E. H. James and carried unanimously am'd ap- plan'f.—The vice-presidents were re-elected with the t;xception of Mr C. W. Owen, Fronfraith, who wrote regretting Ins inability to act. Mr S. D. Price-Davies, Marrington Hal), was e!ected to the vacancy.—The following additions were made to the General Committee: Messrs A. Beedle ind T. Evons, Montgomery; Mr Watkin, Upper Luggy, Berriew; Mr D. Jones, Mr J. S. Bridgwater, and Mr Higginson, Cbirbury Mr W. Davies, Mr W. C. Ban's, and Mr J. Howard, ChurchsLoke; and Mr F. Morris, Forden. The following were appointed for the dog trials :—Messrs \V. Owens, EHis J<mea, C. B. Williams, C. A. Pryce, W. H. Langfo.-d, Wynne Jones, TN. P. Jones, R. TurnbuH, S. J. C'.ipsto'ne, W. H. Morris, W. C. Barrs, C. Willian-a (MelHngton). T. H. George and Dr Rev E. W. Brown rnoved that Mr Bright, to whom the show was so much indebted, be again asked to act as hon. sec.—Mr Owens 3econd(jd and this was agreed to.—Mr Bright ex- pressed his willingness to again act.—The hon. treasurer, Mr J. M. Jones, N. & S. W. Bank, and the )ocat secretaries were a)so re-e!ected, and the mee'ing expressed its accord with the proposals of the H,ev I<J. \V. Brown to convelJe a joint meetilJ of Hon.icuitura) Societies for the two-fo)d object of affording instruction in horticuttnre and the pre- j vP-lItioll of exi;ing almse8 at flower shows.-A vote I of thallk.. to the Chairman concluded the pro- eetdings.
LLANLLUGAX. t
LLANLLUGAX. t RENT AUDIT.—On Saturday last the half-yearly rent audit of Mr Herbert, of Upper Hemstey Hal), York, on the estates situate in this parish was he]d. Mr Bennett Rowtands was in attendance at the Cefncoch Inn. A reduction of 10 per cent was aHowed on the rents. Dinner was provided by Mr and Mrs Timm and after the usua) loya) toasts several sOllgs were sun hy the te[¡,],nts. fhe party broke up after a very agreeable evening bad been spent.
LLANERFYL.
LLANERFYL. CAROL SERVICE.—The customary Epiphany caro! service was he!d in Church on Wednesday evening. Carets were sung by parties from Garthbeibio, CwmHwynon (Hanfair) and Danerfy). In the un- avoidab)e absence _pf the Rector, the service was conducted by the Rev. J. R..Roberts (Garthbeibio). The congregation was \ery targe, and the sms:ingof a)) the parties was very goud. Mr E. Roberts presided at the organ. CHOIR SUPPER AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—On the ]ast Thursday of the year the Choir were enter- tained to supper by the Rector and Mrs Harington. A good number came together and a very pleasant evening was spent in sinsing and ptaying various games. Mr D. Roberts (choirmaster), on hehuifof the members of the choir, hoartity thanked Mr and Mrs Harington for their hospitality. — On the foUowing day the annual Sunday Schoot treat took place in the Schoolroom. After tea Rnd games, prizes were given by the Rev. C. Harington to those who bad attended regu)ar!y during the year.
PENTREBEIRDD.
PENTREBEIRDD. CONGREGATIONAL CHAPKL.—On Thursday after- noon a tea was given in connection with the Sun- day Schoo), the tab)es being presided over by Miss Evans (Pantglas), Miss EHen A. Jones, Miss Lizzie EHis, Miss IsabeHa Ruscoe, assisted by others, and in the evening an entertainment was held. The foHowing programme was rendered:— Song. Juveniie Choir; recitation, "Do," Sydney Jones; recitation. Trust in God and do the right," EmHy Jones; so)o."0!d folks at home," Catherine Ben- bow, Sarney; recitation, ''Pussey," Pryce Brown recitation, Temper," Jennie Davies solo, Kiss him for his mother," Emiiy Corbett; dialogue, Strict honesty," Lizzie E!!is and Isabe))a Ruscoe recitation,Angry word," EHen A. Jones; action song, "Rowing," JuvenHe Choir; recitation, Danger," NeHie Davies; recitation, Manners," Maggie Brown. Books were given to the foHowing for coHecting towards the North Watps Congrega- tional Union :—Emi)y Corbett (1st prize), Lizzie WiHiams, NeDie Parry, WaHace Jones, Edward T. Doyd, Ada Pearce, Maggie Brown. Pryce Brown, and Jennie Davies. Recitation, Room enough for a))," Lizzie EHis; song, "The ange)s totdmeso," Annie Corbett; recitation, "The ctock and the dial,"IsabeHa Ruseoe; action song. "Churning," Juvenile Choir; diatogue, Men's Rights Associa- tion," R Pearce, W WiHiamp, WaHace Jones, Whit- iie)d Thomas, J WiHiama, WiHiam Thomas, D Richards, Mrs D Doyd, and Miss M E Jones, Sarney recitation, The sun wi!) shine to-morrow," EHen A Jones; duet, "Johnny Sands," E and A Corbett; dialogue, "Secret worth knowing." L EHis, J Ruscoe, and D Richards; recitation, "Prize winner," L EHis; action song, "RaHway train," Juvenile Choir recitation, "The fallen merchant," J Ruscoe. Miss A Beckett, Groes, presided at the organ, and the Rev J M Edwards conducted the Juvenile.Choir.
PENYBONTFAWR.I
PENYBONTFAWR. CONCERT.—On Friday week a. very successful concert was given in the Schoolroom in aid of the schoo) funds, presided over by the Rev D. James, vicar. The room was niceiy decorated with hoHy &c. The scholars took a considerable part in the entertainment, and their performance was much appreciated; the otder scholars being under the care of Mr Jackson, the headmaster, and the infa'.ts conducted by Miss Jackson. The foUowing a)so contributed targeiy to the success of the proceed- ings, Misses Evans and James, Pengarnedd, Jackson, Schoot House, Mrs and Miss Parry, Lanrhaiadr, Mr and Mrs Reese, Board School, Llangynog, Messrs Owen and RickeHs, Dangynog, Messrs-Parry, Evans WiHiams, and EHis, Danrhaiadr, and Mr D. E. James, the Vicarage, who received a vociferous encore, which he weH deserved. Setections were a)so .layed on the harp and vioHn by Messrs J. P. Jones, Dangynog, and Jones, Penybont. The Vicar most hearti)y thanked a)) who had so kindiy assisted, and a most pleasant and enjoyable concert concluded with Henw)adfy Nhadau." SUNDAY ScuooL TREAT.—The junior members of St. Thomas's Church enjoyed a pleasant afternoon on Friday week at the Vicarage, where they were invited by the Vicar (the Rev D. James) and Mrs James to a Christmas tree, loaded with gifts, and tea. After tea, the wants of the chiidren being kind)y attended to by Mr and Mrs James and Mr D E James, the Christmas tree was despoited of its toad of gifts, each chi!d receiving several toys and garments. The decorating of the tree with the numerous presents, prizes for the most regutar attendance, Chinese ianterns, candied, &c., was effectively carried oat by the Vicar, Mrs James, and Mr D. E. James. Numerous songs were given by the children during the evening and a,H thoroughly enjoyed themsetves.
MIDDLETOWN.
MIDDLETOWN. Fox HuNT.—For some time past foxes have visited the poultry yards of this neighbourhood with disastrous effects, but on Thursday a party of young men was organised, and, accompanied by dogs of various breeds, they proceeded to draw the neighbouring covers and dingtes. AH were drawn btank untit a, wood on Mr. Morris's farm was reached. There a splendid dog fox was found and after an exciting chase he was eventuaHy ro))ed over and was conveyed to the farm when he was divided amongst the party, Mr. W. Morris securing the brush. Refreshments were then handed round.
HALFWAY HOUSE.
HALFWAY HOUSE. LONG NiGHT.—On Friday, by the kind invitation of Mr Watkins, a select company numbering about 60 met at the Halfway House Mote! to hold the tong night" at the conclusion of a very successful dancing ciass hetd here by Mr Bourtey, Shrewsbury. The decorations, which were most elective, were carried out by Mrs Stigiscombe, Miss Watkins, and Miss Edwards, aud the catering by the host, Mr Watkins, deserves great credit. Dancing was indu)ged ia from 7 p.m. until 2 am., and the music supplied by Mr Brant was a)! that cou)d be desired.
MIKSTERLEY.
MIKSTERLEY. SnctAL EvRNlNG.—On Thursday week: a very enjoyable aocia) evening was spent in the schooi by a good number of the parishioners. Dancing com- menced at seven o'ctock to music suppHed by Messrs Stokes, Shrewsbury (piccolo and harp). The organising of the dance was due to the efforts of Mrs WiHiams, the Vicarago. Songs were sung by Mr T. Purslow and Miss Purslow (Shrewsbury), Kitty and Barnett Baker, and recitations were given by Miss Dicken and Eva Baker. Dancing was kept up untit the smaH hours of the morning. At the conclusion cheers were given for the Vicar and Mrs Wdtiams. BptTisH AND FOREIGN SociETY.—On Friday the 6th inst. the annual u'eeting of the Minster)ey Branch of the above Society took place in the School. The chair was taken by the president of the branch, Mr Heighway Jones, Eartsdate. The Chairman in an interebting speech introduced the lecturer, Rev D. C. Edwards, District Secretary, who gave a )ucid account of the work of the Society. He estimated tha the Society had so extended its work that it now issued an average of eight copies of the Bib)e per minute and trans)ations have been made into 350 languages. A coHeetion was made at the ciose which amounted to -El 10s 6d. Messrs J. Evans and W. Davies had also previously collected in the district the sum of £5 8,¡ Id, Miss Maggie Davies's box 6a 5d, and Paddy's box lOa. An interesting part of the pro- ceedings was tho presentation of a cotlar to Paddy, the )itt)e dog of Mr T. Roberts, who by bis sagacity has at various times coHected a consider- ab)e .sum of money for the Society. The ooHar bears the name of the owner of the dog, and the following inscription "Paddy, presented by the Minsteriey Branch of the B. and F. Society." Rev T. Evans proposed a vote of thanks to the Lecturer and Chairman, which was hearti)y accorded.
LEIGHTON.
LEIGHTON. PARisn COUNCIL.—A meettcg of the Parish Counci) was he)d in the Gni!d Room, Leighton, on Wednesday. Present, Mr J. Nay lor (chairman), Rev J. Sa.wer, Messrs W. Powe!), Winiam RothweH, W. WiHiams, A. E. Pou)son and John Evans, c)erk. —Mr W. RothweH was appointed Overseer, and Mr William Grimths of the Pentre, Parish Councillor, in the place of Mr R. WiHiams, deceased.
ELLE8MERE.
ELLE8MERE. LtTERARY SociETT.—The usual meeting was he]d in the Town Ha.!) on Thursday Mr Doyd, president. in the chair. The Rev W. Perry read a paper on "Soeia) Evolutinn" which occupied an hf)U! An interesting debate followed, in which the foUo'vit'g took nart: MissJebb, Lee Hal), M;sars \V. tjt 'v.i ard F. Ashley, Miss Goldsmith. Mr J. Hood, MIss Jebb, Lytb. Mr Kignett and othera. There was a good attendance. Next week a, papar on the poet Byron wiH he read by MrT. Ernberton. "DtCK WHITTINGTON" AT THH WORKHOUMK.— For the amusement of the inmates of the Work house" Dick Whittington and his Cat" was per formed on Friday night in the dining ha)) of the House, the promoter being E. Putter. The parts were taken by the following, who went through their roles in a very creditable manner: —Dick Whittington, Mr E Ratter: the merchant, Mr Bristol; the Canniba) King, J T Davies; the robber and the merchant's c)e' k, Mr E Knapp the merchant's daughter, Miaa M Oshorne; the cat, W Boyling; black men, J Bov-Iing. C Egerton, E Boucher policeman, A Songs were also given by Mr Rutter, Miss A Davies and Mr G J T Davies. The inmates were highly amused by the entertainment. C.E.T.S.—A public meeting of this society was hetd in the National Schoo) on. Thursday. The Rev A E Wauton, Vicar, presided. There was a very targe attendance. Mr E K Benson (United Kingdom Alliance), Shrewsbury, gave a )ecture on "Total Abstinence." He showed that tola) abstainers not on]y lived ]onger lives than moderate drinkers, but were better in every wav. The )ecturer was toudty applauded at the close of his address. Mr John Mood read an interesting story called "Fussy Fred." Miss Lee, The Crimps, also sang a song. The Rev A E Wauton, on behalf of himseif and the audience, thanked Mr Benson for his excellent address. Severa) new members joined the society, and the meeting closed. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—TUESDAY. Present: Mr BrownlowRC Tower (chairman). presiding, the Rev H Moody, Messrs J D Owen, H D Chapnllll1, S J Lewis, C Emherton, J Hood, J DarHngton, J Woodv')!e, 0 J Evans, S Adama, and E Butter; with Mr R E Doyd (cierk). RKUKF. The case of a woman with six children was brought to the notice of the Board. It was stated that the house was kept untidily. The woman went out to work, and an elder boy—who was a sharp lad—was kept away from school to mind the young children.—The Rev B. Moody thought that the woman should be informed that the relief would be discontinued if she did not send the children to Schoo!.—The Relieving nfficer (Mr Rutter) pointed out that whilst the boy was kept at home an elder girl, who was not so well educated, was able to go to schoo).—Mr Lewis thought the tad was required at home under the circumstances, and was of opinion that the ]ad wou!d be educated above his position.—The Rev H. Moody protested against the remark. The !ad bad no position yet, he had to make one, and there was no reason why he should not u)timate!y occupy a better position than they. He did not see why a child should always remain a. cottager simply because he was born in a cottage.—It was stated that the children were receiving 63 In relief, and the mother went out to work.—Mr Hood bhought it was a hard case, and a.nother member did see what the mother cou)d do in the circumstances.- It was pointed out that the house could be kept more tidy.—It was agreed to ca,H the woman's attention to the matter, and to continue the relief, the case to come on for revision a.t the end quarter. AN INMATE JUMPS THROUGH A WINDOW. The Master reported that Roger Lloyd, admitted to the sick ward on December 24th, sudden) v smashed the window and escaped through it on Saturday morning, injuring three m"n who attempted to atop him. He was brought back, and was now treated as a lunatic, having two men with him night, and day.—The Visiting Committee (Messrs Chapman, Adams and Butler) reported that they inspected the House that evening and found everything clean and lu good order. They had seen the man, Roger Lloyd, who escaped bv jumping out of the window of the sick ward and the three men, John Pearco, Joseph Mate and James Clay, who were injured in attempting to prevent his escape. They considered that but for their plucky conduct Lloyd would have bee" most serious- ly injured if not ki))ed.—It appear: that at about four o'clock on Saturday morning Doyd, being under the impression that the room wa.s on nre, said that he was not going to stop there to be roasted, and rushed to the window, attired in his shirt only, and endeavoured to get out. Three inmates, who were aroused immmedi- ately, tried to prevent him getting through the window, he already being partiv through, but they were very much injured" by him, and, ultimately, he freed himse)f from their grasp and fell a distance of 14 feet and escaped. Some time later he was found by some workmen on the Dudleeton road naked and in a numbed con- dition. He was taken to the railway station and )aid before a nre, and was u)timate)y taken back to the Vorkhouse, where be was treated. The Medical Omcer of the House and P.S. Francis were sent for in the meantime. Lloyd was very much cut in getting through the window and lies in a very bad state, two men being required to watch him night and day. The three men were also very badly injured.—Mr Chapman thought thia was & case in which the three men should receive some kind of acknowledgment from the Board for their services.—The Board approved of the and a collection waa made for the men. when the sum ef 14a was realised.—The Medical Omcer having reported that the room where Lloyd lay was unsuited for the purpose, it was agreed that the Master should have him removed to another room. and have the windows barred and that he should engage any assistance he might require, until the man's wounds had sumciently healed to permit bis removal to the asylum. RESIGNATION OF A MEMBER. The Local Government Board wrote stating that they had received the resignation of the Hon. G. T. Kenyon, councillor for the parish of Penley, which they had accepted in view of the reasons being satisfactory. THE URBAN COUNCIL AND THE GUARDIANS. A tetter waa read from the Urban Council stating that they had agreed to adhere to their former offer to purchase Cleehill stone at 9s. per ton and .Velshpool stone at 6s. per ton from the Guardians in quantities when it was required.— The Master, in reply to a question, said the price which the Guardians wanted was 9s. lOd. per ton for Cleehill stone and 6s. 4d. per ton for Welshpool stone. Nobody would take the Cleehill stone.— The Rev H. Moody And It was ordered specially for the Urban CouncD.—The Master: Yes. He added that the Rural District Council would take Welsh pool stone.—Mr Darlington proposed that before the Board accepted this offer the Rura) Council be approached. — The Rev H Moody seconded.—The Master sa!d the Board had al- ready reduced the price and now asked 9s. 6d. for Cleehill and 6a. 3d. for We)shpoot stone. — U!timate]y the proposition was agreed to. TOYS AND SWEKTS FOR THE CHILDREN. The Master reported that Mrs and the Misses Tower Visited the house and diKtribttted toys and sweets to the children.—On the proposition of Mr Owen a vote of thanks was accorded them.
SELATTYN.
SELATTYN. FCXHRAL OF AN OLD ODDFRLLOW.—The funeral of the late Mr Edward Jones, Craigaant Farm, took ptaoe on Saturday and was very iarge)y attended, about 80 mourners being present, including repre- sentatives of the Philanthropic and Har)ech Lodges of OddfeUows, M.U. The )ate Mr Edward Jonea was horn at Oswestry January 2Jth 1814, and served his apprenticeship in the town as a shoe- maker. He opened a shop in Bailey street in 1340, and carried on the shoemaking business for 16 years, after which he started farming at Pentre- chl-wdd from whence he removed to the Farm in 1880. He joined the Phitanthropic Lodge the Hrst night it opened (60 years ago) and was the first member to pass through the different oQices of the Lodge. In June 1843 the members pre- sented him with a silver watch, suitably inscribed, as a token of regard and esteem for services rendered. His etdeat son, WHHam, was the founder of the Hartech Lodge, Setattyn. Mr Joces celebrated his go'den wedding eight, years ago. He leaves eight sons, two daughters and 45 grand- children.
GREAT
GREAT Cnom SurpER. — On Tuesday the Vicar and Churchwardens entertained the choir of AU Saints' and St John's with the Churchworkers of the parish to supper at the schoolroom, which had been decorated very prettily by the Committee with the assistance of Miss Tonks, Miss Morris, Messrs W. Morris Svana, (Gate), G. Grimths, &c. About 50 accepted the kind invitation and on their arrn'al at ths schoolroom were given a hearty welcome, and ample justice was done to the good things provided. Supper being over a few suitable remarks were made by the Vicar and Mr Morris and then dancing was indulged in with great spirit til) the small hours of the morning to music supplied by Mr Brandt and Mrs Whittingham kindly lent her piano. A vote of thanks to Mr Morris was moved by Dr Bradshaw and heartily accorded.
MONTGOMERYSHIRE PARLIAMENTARY…
MONTGOMERYSHIRE PARLIAMENTARY REGISTERS 1899. The re,iRters tf Pa.rhauientary votFrs for the year 1899 were i:ue Ion January 1st, and consisr of r\vo V(*)un)ps, one for the county constituency anrf one for the borough. The coanty register is prepared for pubHomion by Mr. G. D. Harrison, Cterk to the Coanty Council, and the borough register by Mr. C. S. Pryce, Montgomery, after the overseers' lists have been revised and certified as correct by the Revising Barrister, Mr. Oement Ht))hinatone Hoyd. The number of voters on the county register for 1899 is as betow; and, for the purposes of compari- son, the figures for 1898 and for 1895 are also given. 1895 1898 1899 Owners 1872 1801 1777 Occupation voters— Division r. 5944 6039 602C Division II. 155 175 172 Lodgers 18 15 15 7989 8030 7984 From these figures it appears that the voters in the county have decreased during the last year and this decease has occurred in the numbers of owners and occupiers about equaUy. When com- paring the names on the present list with those for 1895 we nnd however that white the tota! numbers appear about exactly the same there has been a great change in the proportion of owners and occupiers. The owners have decreased 95, viz., from 1,872 to 1,777, whiist the occupiers in Division I. have increased 76, viz., from 5.944 to 6,020, and in Division II. (service franchise) from 155 to 172. Fhis is a decrease of nearly 100 owners and an increase of nearly 100 occupiers during the hist four years. More than two-thirds of the owners are also occupiers in the county; their names do not appear again however in Divisions I. or II. but in Division III. as electors for County Council purposes. As we believe the population of the rura) portions of the county has decreased during the !asL four years this targe increase of occupat)0u voters must be partly accounted for in the greater care taken by the overseers and political agents that all persona quatified are placed on the )ists. The number of voters on the borongh register for 1899 and also for 1895 are as follows :— 1895. 1899. L!anfv))in. 169 167 L)an)d)oea. 433 456 Ma.chyntiebh. 320 351 Montgomery. 225 244 Newtown. 1063 1079 We)sbpoot. 820 847 3030 3144 This shows an increase during the four years of 114 voters. DanfyUin borough shows a slight decrease, but all the other boroughs have increased in pretty equal proportions..
PERSONAL.
PERSONAL. Sir Pryce and Lady rryce-Jones, and Mrs Prvce- Jones left Doterw on Thursday for Brighton, where they will spend the remainder of the winter season. A marriage has been arranged and will take place on Thursday, January 19th, between the Rev. Robert Jones, M. A., Rector of Banham, Norfotk, and brother of Mrs Roberts, Garthbeibio Rectorv, and Katharine, eJdest daughter of the Right Revd. the Lord Bishop of Martborough. The ceremony will be performed by his Grace, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Mr Henry Morris Prvce-Jones, yoangest son of Sir Pryce Pryce.Jonea is amongst the University candidates for commissions in the army who have passed the literary examination and qualified con- ditionally on a medical examination, We understand that after a connection extending over thirty.eight years, Mr W. H. Hill has resigned the agency of the Danerchydol Estate. The Bishop-etect of Bangor, who last week arrived at Brynypys on a visit to his brother-in- law, Mr Edmund Pee), has appointed the Rev Chan- cellor Silvan Evans, B.D., rector of Danwrin, and FeUow of Jepus CoUege, <)xford, to be his chaptain. Sir James Joicey, Bart., with his sons, Mr Arthur Joicey and Mr Hugh Joicey, and Lieut. Dickson, R.A., enjoyed some excellent shooting at Gregyoog last week. At a recent Congregation of the University of Cambridge, the degree of B.A. was conferred on Mr Edward Griffiths of Peterhouse College, son of Mr Edward Griffiths of Knockin. Sir Watkin WiHiams-Wynn, Bart., and the Earl of Powis have consented to become patron and president respectively of the newly-formed Mont- gomery County Cricket Ciub. The Bishop of Wakenetd has received an anony- mous donation of three thousand pounds towards the Fund for en urging Waketield Cathedral as a memorial to the late Bishop How. Eleven thousand pounds have now been promised towards the first section of the work, which will coat four- teen thousand seven hundred pounds. Colonet W. C. Mackinnon, in consequence of continued iU-heaith, has resigned the Secretaryship of the National Rifle Association. The Eart and Countess of Powis, who are staying at Walcot, gave a baH to the servants and officials of the Walcot estate on Wednesday. Lady Powis opened the ball, dancing with Mr Edwards, the house steward, and Lord Powis with Mrs Thrift. the housekeeper. The baHroom wns tastefully decorated by Mr Ctark. The targe conservatory, which adjoins the baUroom, was illuminated with Chinese lanterns and fairy tight?, which, placed amongst the flowers and p)ants, had a most charming effect. The music was supplied by Mr Fred Owen's band. An extraordinary scene occurred on Wednesday night at a meeting of the Llantwit Lower School Board, which was held at the Neath Town Hall. During the evening Mr Law, the Vice-Chairman, accused the Rev T. George, the Chairman, near whom be sat, of doing a double. shuffle, and with using his influence to prevent a pupil teacher from receiving the instruction necessary to qualify her to pass an examination in which the Chairman's daughter was successfuL The Chairman said the statement made by Mr Law had no foundation whatever, and was a lie. Mr Law asked the Chair- man to tell the truth, remarking that he very rarely did so. The Chairman: If you say that again I will give you a back-hander. It is the only fit treatment for a blackguard like you. Mr Law laughed and repeated the observation, whereupon the Chairman rose and struck him a blow in the face, and the Chairman and Vice-chairman at once assumed a fighting attitude. Subsequently, Mr Law moved towards the other end of the room, shouting, That shows what a cad you are. Don't you think you are going to play ducka and drakes with tha Board." The Chairman: I'H give you ducks and drakes, you thundering )iar. Mr Law: I would not soil my hands on a cad tike you. The Chairman You say another word and I will give you whut you deserve, and that is a good thrashing. The meeting broke up in great disorder. A new phase of the education difRcu!ty at the suburb of St. James,' Northampton, was reached yesterday. The school managers, in consequence of a !itt!e girl being caned on Tuesday for wearing a medal in school, decided on Wednesday evening that no scholar should be allowed to display a meda). Yesterday morning, when the Nonconformist children went from their separate Bible reading to the which is a Church school, they wem told to put the medah out of sight. No coercion of any kind was used; but those who refused, about seventy in number, were sent home, and a few more were taken from the i-chuol by their parents, who went to the tenchers and demanded that their children should wear the medals in the c]ass. The teachers, however, gaY!' the parents no choice. Jf the chitd remained in schoo! the meda! must not be seen. In the afternoon nearly the same number of scholars, who presented themselves wearing were seut home. Many thew had the medals sewn to their clothing, and two or three boys had theirs fastened with wire so that they con]d not be cut away. Some af the children made so much tioise in the p!uygtound that a con- stable was catted iu to eject them. The Vicar of St. Jumps' (the RevW.P. Hurrell) yesterday issued a letter in which he-says :—"The wearing of niedais during school time is not allowed, for the following reasons The wearing of small articles !ikely to distract the attention of the chiidrfn from their )ossona, sue!) as flowers in the buttonhote, &c., has tong been forbidden. Meda.!s come under this category. In addition to this, the particular medal in question is a Party badge. It has been acknow- ledged that it is meant to show that the children are Conscience Clause scholars. It bears upon It the motto A Board School for St. James.' It is ca leu lated to promote strife, discord, and all sortH of quarrelling among the children-the one thing we are most anxious to avoid. The wearing of the msdal makes it appear that the children who wear them receive preferential treatment, which is con- trary to the whole spirit of the Education Code."
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PREACHERS FOR TO-MORROW. NoTE.—Information for this list is invited. Iti& anppHed in every case when it is communicated to us. ABERY.sTWYTH.—S.S. Michael's and All Ange!a Pariah Cimrch, lla.rn.and630p.tn. St. Mary's (Welsh),t0a.m.,and6pm. Holy Trinity Church, near Railway Station, 11 a.m. and 6.30p.m. NI"WTOWN.-Llanllwcliaiarii, 11 a.m. a.id3p.m. All Saints, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. EngHsh Calvin- istic Methodiat, Crescent, 10.50 a.m. and 6 p.m. Primitive Methodist, Park Street, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev E Newaome. English Congregationat 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr J. Hugh Edwards, Aberystwyth. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev J. Davies. MONTGOMERY.—St Nicholas, 11 a.m. and 6.50 p.m., Rev Ernest W. Brown. Presbyterian, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Western, 11 a.m. aud 6 p.m., Mr W. N. James. BERRiEW.—Presbyterian, 10.50 a.m., 2.30 (We)ah) and 6.30 p.m. Westeyan, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev J. Teaseyman. Providence, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Mr Johunon. Wt;LMHpooL. Wesleyau, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Rev J. G. Oats. Presbytenan, 10.30 am. and 6.30 p.m. Congregational Church, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev D. B. Evans. Baptist, Rev T. Rowson. Primitive Methodist, 11 a.m. Mr t). Jones 6.30 p.m., Rev J. Witson. Welsh Independent, High Street, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 and 6.30 p.m., Rev D. Morgan. OswHSTKY.—St Oswald's, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Holy Trinity, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. The School Cbape), Upper Brook Street, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev C G Lowe. English Baptist, Salop road, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Presbyterian, Oswatd road, 10.30a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev P. Hughes Grimths, Trevecca. SeionChapet, 10.30am. and 6.30 p.m., Rev Thomas Roberts, Caer. Wesieyau Methodist, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Hermon Chapel, 10.30 :).m.and 6.30 p.m. Christ Church, 10.30 a.m. and 6 30 p.m. V.
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R. 5'1'H VOLUKTKKR BATTALION THE SOUTH WALKf BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LlECTEXAXT-CoLOKEL E. PRYCK-JONES, M.P., Commanding Headquarters, Newtown, 14th January, 1899. CERTIFICATE.—At an examination held in Novem- ber last, Major and Hon Lieut.-Co). G. A. Hutcbins was awarded a certineate for Organisation and Equipment," dated Devonport, 10th January, 1899. STRUCK OFF.—The under-mentioned are struck off the strength of the Battalion from this date A Co, 81 Pte Morgan and 180 Pte WiUiams; B Co, 29 Pte Heard, 198 Pte Matthews, and 76 Pte Watkins; D Co, 246 Pte Roberts. ExponiRKTs.—The undermentioned having been enrolled are taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to Companies, and allotted Regimental numbers as stated against their names:—" D" Co, Machyn!)etb, No 597 R W Holt; "A" Co, New- town, No 598 Evan Rees and No 599 Emlyn WooHey. PROMOTIONS AXi) AppoiKTMKNTS. The Com- manding Officer has been pleased to approve of the following from this date :—No 9 Pte Hargreaves, No 196 Pte Smith, and No 220 Pte Fairhairn to be L-CorporaIs in B Co No 370 L-Cpl Jones to be Corporal, and the undermentioned Privates to be L Corporals in "E" Co, 291 Pte Astiey, 567 T Evans, 546 J B Jones, and 540 S Burd. TACTics.—Capt Sir W L Napier, Bart, having passed the examination in Tactics," held in London in November last, has been awarded a cer- tificate, dated London, 7th January, 1899. ORDERS.—There will be no issue of Regimental Orders next week. By order, C. WALKER. Captain, Adjutant 5tL V.B. South Wales Borderers.
NOTICE.
NOTICE. A clasq of Instruction in gymnastics for emcient Volunteers will commence in Newtown on Monday next, 16th inst. Recruits will combine gymnastics with their ordinary drills. The class will continue for about 15 nights and will assemble three times a week. Those desirous of joining for the whole course will give their names to the Sergt-Major up to 1 p.m. on Monday, 16th inst. COMPANY ORDERS. C COMPANY.—The Company will parade on Tupsday next, 16th inst, at 8 p.m., in the Town Hall, in plain clothes, with rifles and side arms, for Company drill. LENNOX NAPIER, Captain, Commanding C Company.
CHURCHSTOEE
CHURCHSTOEE CoxcERT.—The third of a series of concerts in aid of the funds of the Reading Room wae held in the Schoolroom on Monday evening. Despite the stormy weather, the room was crowded with an appreciative audience. Oile of the most interest- ing items of an excellent programme was a shadowgraph by Mr Backhouse and the Rev H L. Masou. Mr Backhouse was also loudly applauded for a good rendering of the Sofdiers of the Queen in character costume. The other items were a duet by Miss L. White and Mr Backbouse, song BeHe Mahone," Miss F. PhiUips quartette Mcs PhiUips, Mrs White, and Messrs Phillips and G. Monntford; recitations by the Revs R. M. WhiteandH.E.Masoo. Afarceentitted "Black Justice," the characters of which were ably sus- tained by severa) young men of the Church con- cluded the programme. The Reading Room has recently been rgnovated and a bagatelle board has been added. The room presents an exceed- ingly comfortable appearance. The Foreign Office has received from Zanzibar the sad intelligence of the murder, on the 26th November, of Captain Kirkpatrick and '<even men at Nakway, two days' march west of Bukora, a place tying eastward of Bumteb, whence a despatch on the subject from Major Macdonald reached her Majesty's Commissioner in Uganda on the 7th ult. It appears that Captain Kirkpatrick and a small party left the main cotumn for surveying purposes, and were received in a friendly manner by the natives, who, however, after successfully separating this officer from his men and the men from each other, treacherously murdered them, Major Macdonald was proceeding at once with a force to relieve the camp and punish the natives. FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Announced in our Advertising Columns. JANUARY 17, 24 and 31, Lectures on "Soils and their Manage- ment"attheTownHa)i,L!anfyHin, 18 Lecture The Breeding and Alanagement of Live Stock" at the Village Hail, Dandinam. 19 Mr T. Ma!dwyn Price's Annual Concert at the Town Ha]], \Ve]shpoo], t9 A Dance in the Village Hall, Llansaintffraid, 19 The Second Gilchrist Lecture in the Victoria Hal), Newtown, 24, 25, 26, Frank Lloyd's Horae Sates at Wrexham, 25 Sate of a Leasehold Residence at the Lion Hotel, Hotel, Aberystwyth, by Mr J. E. James, 27 A Social Evening in the New Schoolroom, Castle Caercinion. FEBRUARY. 2 Vo!unfeer Itjvita.tion Dance of "C Company at the Town II all, Welshpool, 7 Gi-ftnd Evenmg Concert in the New Market HaH, Aberystwyth, 7 Lecture on 80-ilsiand tteir Alonagenietit in the Town Hal). Hanfyliin, ('u' 8 Lianidioes Annual P)ouphing MatcheR, 9 Performance of Kinderspei) Playmates," at the Charch House, WeIshpooL 9 l\1ontgomcJY Cricket Oub Annual Dance. JcxK. 23 Powis Provincia) Eisteddfod at HanfyHin.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, JfAlAGES .S DBA THS -m DEATH. RiDER —()). January 6th, at Fairneid, Liverpool, Jane, widow of the late Richard Downes Rider, Brewer, Welsh pool, agod 82. RoBKRTS.—On January 7th, at Hirnant Road, renybontf:!wr, after a comparitively short IHness, Ann, daughter of Mr John Roberts, Butcher, aged 27. JoXRS.—ls< January at 9, Power's Row, Wetshpoo!, \V il lia m J nnes, aged 79 E\211d January, at 19, Cnion Street, Welsh- pool, Mary Kvaus, aged 75 years, widow of John Evaus, taHor. Printed and published by SAMUEL SALTER and DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing Oinco, 21, Berriew Street, Welabpoo), in the County of Montgomery. Also published by J. DENLET SpExcER, at their Branch OSice, Chalybeate St., Abery8twytb, in the County of Cardigan.— January 14, 1899.