The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

BERRIEW PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY. Before Major Corbett Winder, A. Howell, Esq., and Captain Johnes. HIGHWAY OFFENCE.—P.C. Davis charged Edward Evans, Pine House, Berriew, with riding on a cart drawn by two horses on the highway, in the parish of Berriew, on August 2nd.-Fined 10s including costs. EDUCATION ACT.—David Daviea, Half-way House, and William Lloyd, Fron, were charged by R. Tomley, Montgomery, with neglecting to send their children to school.—Attendence order made in each case. flHBMMi Deputy Chief Constable Crowden read his report, which stated that there are six liceensed persons to sell all kinds of intoxicating liquors on and off the premises in this division, and one off license. The whole have been satisfactorily conducted during the year, and there is no objection to the renewal of any of the licenses. During the year seventeen persons were summoned for drunkenness and seventeeen con- victed, being an increase of nine as compared with last year."—There being no objection all the licenses were granted.

LLANBRYNMAIR. LITERARY SOCIETY.-A Committee meeting was held on Monday evening to consider the best means of inaugurating the corning session of this society. It has now lasted over three seasons,and has, undoubt- edly, been the means of waking many dormant minds which would otherwise have still been inactive. It was decided to open the session by a competitive meeting towards the end of September Many of the necessary preliminaries were settled there and then others, requiring mwte consideration, were postponed to the adjoumed meeting of the Committee on Friday evening. LECTURES.—An application has been sent to the British Schuol Committee by Mr Jonathan Ceredig Davies for the use of the schoolroom in the near fu- ture to deliver a lecture on the Welsh Settlement" in Patagonia.

LLANFAIR-CAEREINION. THE FLOWER SHow.-Tarough inadvertence we omitted from the libt of private stall-hold^ra the name of Mr Thomas Proctor, Bridge-street, who had a fine exhibition of home and ready-made boota and shoea. The leather out of which the boots were made was also ahown. The leather was manufactured by Mr Tom Jones, tanner and currier. SCHOOL TREAT, &c.-It was qaite a gala day at Llanfair on Tuesday. The High Sheriff of Mont- gomeryshire (Mr J. C. Hilton, of Glynhiriaeth and Spring Gardens, Manchester) treated the chil- dren attending the three schools within the parish to tBa' car-&tit cake, &c., at the Board Schools. The aged poor were also specially iuvited by ticket to tea. A Large number of tradespeople, tenants, and friends were amongst the guests. It is computed that 800 at leuao «at down to tea. Mr Hilton was acoompaniei at tea by Mrs Hilton, Miss Hilton, Mr Edwin KG, hiedy Hilton, Mrs Occleaton (Manchester), and Mua Kennedy (of Ayr, Scotland). Mr and Mra Hilton took the deepest interest in the teat and showed the greatest anxiety for the enjoyment of all tney invited, They were ably assisted in the under- t I ktnir by their active and energetic agent (Mr Thomas Biwen, Dolgead Hall) and a committee to whom Mr John G. Jones, Brynpeuarth, and Mr W. Story were honorary secretaries. The ladies who presided at tha tea were Mrs Thomas, Bodeiuon, and Mrs Bowen, Dolgead Hall (the lady-superinten- dents in charge of the atores), Mrs Hilton, Mrs Jonea, Brynpenarth, Mrs Samuel Ellis, Victoria House, Mrs Tom Jones, Mrs Lloyd Humphreys, Cumbrian House, Mrs David Jehu, Bridge-street; Mrs C. W. Humphreys, Tyiissa, Mrs Watkin, Bryn. mair, Mrs James, Bridge-atreet, Mrs John Thomas, Eincon Houae, Mrs Edmunds, Bank, Mrs C. E. Hum- phreys, Mount Einion, Mrs Proctor, Bridge-street, Mrs Story, Stone Cottage, Mrs Tudor, Corner Shop, Mrs Smith, Bryniiiriartm, Miss Morgan, Beechgrove, and Miss Morgan, Manchester House. A large num- ber of young ladies also assisted. The tables were beautifully decorated with flowers. The streets looked gay with bunting. Two evergreen arches decorated with flowers and mottoes spanned the streets near the Bank and Wjnnstay. The children mustered together by the National Schools, where they were marshalled together by the bead teachers of the schools, viz., Mr E. Dryhurst Roberts, Mr Henry Bishop, Mr Henry Bishop, Mrs Buckley, and their assistants, and formed into procession, whence they paraded the streets, headed by the Llaufair Brass Band, and wended their way to the Board Schools. A large banner was carried in front and the flags carried by the children farther enlivened the scene. The little ones were well attended to at the Board Schools, the High Sheriff devoting himself entirely to their comfort and enjoyment. The aged poor s-it down to tea after the children. Amongst the invited guests were: Rev. T. D. James (curate), Mr Thomas Watkin, J.P., Dr. Humphreys, Mr G. Edmunds, Bank, Mr R. M. Jervia, solicitor, Dr. Thomas, Mr Lloyd Humphreys, Mr W. Theodore, C.C., Mr Charles Humphrey, Mr C. W. Humphreys, Mr John Thomas, draper. After tea the children marched in procession to the Derry Field, where elaborate arrangements had been made for holding the sports previously announced by posters, which were managed by Mr Edwiu Kennedy Hilton. The following, amongst others, acted a lieutenants:—Mr Thomas Bowen, Mr J. G. Jones, Rev. T. D. James, Mr K. Boweu, Mr Tom Jones, Mr David Davies, Mr H. Bishop, &c. Prizes were given in the shape of sweets, ties, pocket kaives, &c., t) successful winners iu the juvenile sp rt.3. In the sports for adulta the following prizes wero awarded :—100 yards race, 1, Thomas Adams, 2, W. Wood; long jump, 1, Joseph Astley. 2, David Astley; hurdle race, 1, Joseph Astley, 2, Thomas A tlay; 200 yards race, 1, Joseph Astley, 2, John Willi <ms; high jump, 1, David Riohard Jones, 2. Josepii Astley sack race, 1, John Jones, 2, Henry Jones; 400 yards race, 1, Joseph Astley, 2, Joseph Hughes, 3, Albert E. Hughes; tug-of-war, 1, T. Jones, Mulinyddol, tenm; pole jump, 1, Joseph Aitley, 2, Thomas Aitley; obstacle race, 1, Joseph Astley, 2. David Astley, 3, Thrmas Evan Jones and Wm. Wood; donkey race, 1, Edwin Evans's, 2, John Astley's, 3, Thos. Arthur's pony race, 1, John Lloyd Humphreys's, 2, Albert E. Hughes's, 3, Fred. Price Jones s. The baud played at intervals in the field during the evening. After the prizes had been distributed to the successful winners, Mr Thomas Watkin, in eulogistic terms, proposed a vote of thauka to the High Sheriff and Mrs Hilton for the treat. He said the day had been an enjoyable one, and they had observed that the most innocent of creatures, such as the little birds and lambs, enjoyed themselves more than anything else. That day's en- joyment wouid do them good, would do the children good, and their health would benefit by it. He ad- mired seeing the children throw themselves so thoroughly into the competitions, and he hoped they would take a lesson from it to do well in whatever they uiidettook to do, to have regard to quality as well as quantity. Mr Hilton, as High Sheriff, as they were awu,re, held a very high office of social position, but from that elevated position he did not forget tha people d Llinfair. Mr Hilton had a long pur,"e and a bit? iieltrt-a heart big enough to treat 1 he whole neighbourhood. The vote was seconded by Mr G. E lmunds, Bank, and supported by the Rov. T. D. James, and carried with great cheering and" three- times-three." Three cheers for each member of the family were then called for and warmly acceded to. Mr Hilton, in acknowledging the vote of thanks, said it afforded Mrs Hilton and himself great satisfaction to find they had all enjoyed themselves. He thanked the IRdies who presided at the tea and the members of th committee for the valuable assistance rendered by them ,to enable the treat being carried out satis- factorily. The company then dispersed, after a most enjoyable day, the band taking the lead and marching to the town. A large quantity of currant cake, bread, tea and sugar, &c,, waa distributed to the poor

SARN. CURIOUS ACCIDKNT.—On Friday last a wagoner named Richard Wilde, of Old Hail, Kerry, waft engaged with others in "docking" a young colt. The unfortunate fellow slipped, and the colt fell upon his leg, causing a compound fracture near the foot. Dr Robinson, of Montgomery, was immediately sent for, and after examining the broken limb, bandaged it up, and bad the sufferer conveyed to the county infirmary at Newtown.

LOCAL POLICE COURTS. WELSHPOOL BOROUGH SESSIONS, TUESDAY. Before the Mayor (E. O. Jones, Esq.), D. P. Owen. D. Wall, W. Rogera, T. R. Morris, Esqrs., and Col. Twyford. DAMAGING A PUBLICAN'S DOOR.—John Thomas, Blacksmith, Welshpool, was charged by Mr Johii Bifina, landlord of the Buck Inn, with wilfully break- ing the glass panel in his door on the 4th August.— Prosecutor stated that Thomas came to his house the worse for liquor, and tried to create a disturbance. When witness requested him to leave he refused, and bad to be put out. Defendant returned, and witness again asked him to go out, but he refused to go, and he was put out. Witness closed the door after him,anri the defendant then deliberately turned round and put Jlia foot through the glass panel. Witness estimated the damage at 2s.-Defendsut, who did not appear, Vraj fined 15s including damages and coats. DRUNK: AND INC &PABLIC.-Ann Evans, of Bowling Green lAne, was charged by P.C. Jones with this coffence.-The constable stated that on the lith of urust he found the defendant lying on her ba3k, dead drunk in Broad Street. He had to get two men to take her home —Defendant, who became rather excited, made a rambling statement in her endeavour to justify her conduct, and said that she hoped and trusted that their Worships would look over the of. fence this once."—The Mayor said they would take a lenient view of the case, and adjourn it for a month to see how defendant behaved herself. DRUNK AND USING OBSCENE LANGUAGE.—James Thomas, Plantation, Guilsfield, was charged by P.C. Sees with being drunk on the 9th August.- The Constable paid that on the day in question he found the defendant in Brook Street, lying down and using very bad language.—Defendant admitted that he had had too much beor, and was dismissed with a Caution. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Thomas Davies, Moqjjrgarth, was charged by P.S. Humphreys with being orunk and disorderly on the 21st August, in Broad Street.—Defendant admitted the offence, and was fined 5s including costs.—John Jones, labourer, Powell's Row, waa charged by the same officer with a like offence, committed in Broad Street on the 10th August.—Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 5a including costs. TRANSFER OF LICENSE -Mr C. Galloway applied for the temporary transfer of the license of the Crown Inn, Hall Street, from John Marpole to William Oriffithe.-Granted. THE PROPOSED RE-ARRANGEMENTS OF THE ASSISES. Mr D. P. OYeu aakecl the Mayor it his attention had been called to an ordei of the Privy Council changing the place for the holding of the Mont- gomeryahire Assizes. He thought it would be ad- visible for the mayoia of the different boroughs to lQeet aDd confer on the matter. Newtown was not a municipal but a parliamentary borough, and Welah. pool was the only borough in the countj which held « commission. It imid be lowering the dignity of the magistrates and of the .town to change the pres- ent arrangement. At Newtown they had no accom- modation for the holding of two Courts, and though lie hoped two Courts would never be necessary in Montgomeryshire, at Welahpool they had room for three Courts if necessary. He also referred to the difficulty persons would have in travelling from re- mote parts of the county to Newtown, and said Welshpool was in a position which gave the magis- trates who wished to meet the Judge of Astize ft Mr chance of doing so. He thought the Mayors should bring the matter before the Town Councils, and that the County and Borough Magistrates might meet and frame a petition to the Lord Chancellor. Newtown had on If been a. Quarter Sessions town since 1831, while at Walsh pool Quarter Searions had been held from time immemorial.-IU Mayor said in regard to the corporation, a memorial was being. fnuned, and would be brought before the next meeting. He sug- gested that the magistrates and Council should meet together to eonaider what steps should be adopted. It was a question of vital importance to the inhabi- tants of Welshpool, and to a great extent, to the county as well. It was also a queation of the con- venience of magiatratia, and the change would in- volve a material addition to the coat of the county.— Mr Owen said he thought the remonstrance from the Corporation should be separate. He did not aee why the magistrates should ally themselves with the Council.—It was decided to discuss the matter at the next Court, and to move the various oounty authorities in the matter. LICENSING. At the annual licensing session held at noon before the same magistrates, Deputy-Chief Constable Crowden presented his report, which was as follows: — Gentlemen,—I beg to report for your information that there are 41 licensed persons to sell all kinds of intoxicating liquors on and off the premises, 35 full Ii. >nses, two beer, and four off licensee. The whole have been satisfactorily conducted during the year, And there is no objection to the renewal of either. During the year 141 persons were brought before this Court for drunkenness and convicted, being a decrease of six as compared with last year. Also the urinals ft re all oorrect."—The report was adopted and the re- newal of the licenses granted.—The Mayor said that they were most pleased to find from the report that the public houses had been carried on in a satis- factory manner, and were also pleased to find that there had been a decrease in drunkenness. He stated tha.t there had been certain remarks made by the Standing Joint Committee of the County Council with regard to drunken people being supplied with intoxi. cants. He would call upon the Clerk to read the first resolution passed at their last meeting.—The Clerk re id the resolution which was as follows In view of the facilities offered to persons under the influence ot drink to obtain supplies, special instructions be iiciied by the police throughout the county to take the necessary steps to enforce the law against all persons guilty of supplying intoxicating liquors to those inebriated."

MONTGOMERY BOROUGH SESSIONS, —THURSDAY. before Rev. Prebendary Burd (chairman) and Col. R. J. Harrison. PBTTY PILFERING.-Mary Ann Hughes and Ellen Howell, two married women, were severally charged with stealing a quantity of plums from the orchard P, of William Owen, farmer, of Jamesford, on August 15th.—Prosecutor said he had an old orchard at Cwminkin, in which were a few plum and other fruit trees. There was no enclosure around the trees as in an ordinary orchard.-Ellen Davies, wife of William Davies, labourer, of Hill Cottages, said on the 15th August she was at Cwminkin, when she observed Mrs Howell up a plum tree, shaking the boughs. Tee other woman was standing underneath the tree, pi sking up the fruit from the ground. Both defendants were carrying baskets, and in witnees'a opinion both had about three quarts of plums each.- Mary Brown, wife of William Brown, labourer, of Bill Cottages, corroborated.-Hughes aeked the Bench to deal leniently with her. She was a poor widow and had no one to give her a penny in fact, she could barely get a bit of meat. It was untrue to aay she had three quarts. She had ahout a *'La'porth (Ianphter). Howell said they had been out mushrooming," and coming up to the plum trees, they thought they would be doing no harm by taking a few of them.—The Chairman said that Howell had been previously convicted, and as he understood from prosecutor that he only wished to stop itvtse petty offeucc-a, they would take a mild view of the case, and fine Howell 3a 6d including costs, and Hnghes 2s 6d; in default 7 days.-Hughes stated that she had no money and could not pay, after which declaration she attempted to pass out of Court.—P.C. Price informed the lady that if she did not pay sfce would have to spend seven days in prison.— Ultimately an application was made to the Bench to allow time for payment, and a fortnight was grante,d.-Hughes: This is the first time I ever been in disgrace, and I'll take jolly good care that when I get out of this I don't come afore you gentlemen again (laughterl.-Col. Harrison: It is having the effect on you that is desired. A BATCH OF SCHOOL CASES.—William Lloyd, Margaret Davies, and William Gardiner, of Todleth, Churchstoke, were summoned for not sending their children regularly to school. There were two summonses against Gardiner and Davies.—Mr R. Tomley, school attendance officer, proved the cases, and fines of Is and 48 costs were inflicted in each cafe. On hearing. the decision of the Bench Mrs Gardiner vehemently asserted her intention to refuse to pay, on the ground that one of her children was ill, and that Dr. Roberts had given instructions for it to be detained at home. Tne other child was hit on bead at school, and in consequence was deaf.—Mr Burd pointed out that he had seen the child, supposed to be ill, playing continually in the road.—Mrs Gardiner: I shan't pay one farthing.—Mr Burd: W ell, then, you may try the experiment of a week in Shrewsbury goai.—Mra Gardiner: I shan't pay. This sentiment she repeated in shrill tones as she passed out of the Court. LICENSING BUSINESS.-With respect to the re- newal of licenses in the borough of Montgomery, Deputy Chief Constable Crowden reported that the number of licensed houses was nine. The whole had been conducted in a satisfactory manner during the past year, and no objection could be urged against their renewal.—In regard to the county petty sessional district of Montgomery, Mr Crowden's report stated there were five fully licensed houses. They had also been satisfactorily conduoted, and he no objection to the renewal of licenses. Four persons had been summoned before tha Court for dimuken- Jleii" an I uonvic:iop8 obtained in each ame. The licenses wtre then renewed.

UANFYLLIN PETTY SESSIONS, —THURSDAY. Before C. R. Jones and John Jones, Eaqra. WILFUL DAMAGE Thomas Isaac was charged with breaking an old oak chair, the property of Elizabeth Lloyd, Glaorhyd, Llanfihangel.—Fined 5,1. and coats, and ordered to pay 5s. for the chair. HIGHWAY OFFENCE. 1 li ft P.C. Bennett charged Isaac Arnold, hawker, with encamping on the main road near Llanaaintffruid, on August 8 th last.—Fined tl and costs. MAINTENANCE.. BM ■ David Jones, farmer, was charged by the Board of Guardians with neglecting to keep his father, and the Bench made an order for him to pay is. a week. LICENSING. D.C.C. Crowdem presented bis annual report, which stated that there 24 fully licensed houses in the Llanfyliin Division and 2 beer houses, making a total of 26. Of these 14 had six day licenses. The population according to the late census was 6,140 giving one public house for every 236 persons. Dur- ing the last year there had been a decrease in the cases of drunkenness,in 1891 there were 18 convictions in 1892 5, and 1893 13. The houses had been well con- ducted during the last year and there was a marked improvement iu the manner in which they were con- ducted. There was no objection to the renewal.

NEWTOWN POLICE COURT,— THURSDAY. Before Hugh Lewis, Esq. (chairman), and Capt. E. Pryce-Jones. ASSAULTING HIS WIFE.-Edwin Llewelyn Jones, wood carver, Kerry-road, was brought up in custody and charged with assaulting bis wife on the previous day.—Complainant stated that her husband on Tuesday night came into the bedroom. He stood over her head, and swore he would knock the teeth out of her mouth. On Wednesday he came home, and because his dinner did not snit him, he used very abusive language. She was afraid of him, and sought refuge upstairs, where he followed her, and struck her with his fist several times, on account of which she had been under medical treatment. When asked what he had to say in answer to the charge, prisoner made a statement, and then took off his coat displaying a large bruise on hia arm, which he said his wife had caused by beating him. The wife admitted striking prisoner with a stick in self defence, but said that she did not beat him.—The magistrates, after a short consultation, fined prisoner 16s, including costs, or in default seven days' im- prisonment. He was also bound over in the sum of X5 to keep the peace for six months.

A whip was sent out prior to last Tuesday's debate to all probable sympathisers with the Shrewsbury charter. It was interesting to observe Mr Kenyon's name amongst tha subscribers to that appeal. Sir Prye Pryce-Jones declined to allow his name to be used for the purpose. THE CLERICAL CANVASS.—A special 'meeting of the Public Petitions Committee was held on Wednes- day to reconsider the decision arrived at last week in respect of the charges brought by Mr Lloyd George against the Suspensory Bill petitions. Sir Charles Dalrymple was in the chair, and made a long state- ment as to his views upon the subject. He informed the Committee that after carefully scanning the Pwllheli petition he had come to the conclusion that gioas irregularities had been perpetrated. Mr Lloyd Gecrge submitted to the Committee a few specimens of the misrepresentations made by Church canvassers all over the country, and presented translations of of letters received by Welsh members from constitu- enti of theirs who had been misled into signing the petitions by false statements aa to their purport. The chairman strongly deprecated the methods adop- ted by the Church canvassers to procure signatures, animadverting especially upon the Church petition from Pwllheli. As to this the evidence was over- whelming. At last the chairman, moved :—" That Select Committee on Public Petitions, having exam- ined certain petitions against the Established Church (Wale-) Bill, and having observed that in the case of the petition from Pwllheli presented on the 16th May last a number of signatures are in the handwriting of the same persons, and complaints having being made in regard to this and a considerable number of other petitions from Wales that signatures have been obtained by means of misrepresentation, have decided to recommend to the House that the order made 16th May last that the said petition from Pwllheli do lie upon the table be read and discharged and that the petition be rejected' This report was subsequently presented to the House, and adopted after some convesation as to whether action ought not to be taken upon it. The sting of the report lies in the fact that Pwllheli is simplp made an example of, and that a grave imputation is cast upon the whole of the petitions by the Committee. It adds signifiance to the report that it was suggested by a high Tory end on of the leaders of the Establishment party in Scotland, and that it was accepted unanimously by a body three-fourth* of whose members are Unionist. r"

LLANIDLOES. j' JIAERIAGE.—The marriage of Mr Thomas Hum phteys, late captain of the Van Mines, to Mrs Mary Hamer, of Long Bridge-street, was on Wednesday I solemnised at Llanidloee Church, by Rev E Osborne Jones, M.A., vicar. A merry peal of bells was rung in celebration of the event, and the happy pair left Llanidloes in the forenoon for Shrewsbury to spend their honeymoon; BURIAL BOARD.—A meeting of this Board was held on Thursday, when there were present: Messrs 1! Bowen, E. Davies, W. Ashton, Geo. M. Benbow, and D. Rees. The Clerk informed the Board that it was necessary to appoint a chairman and vice-chair- man for the coming year.—Mr Ed. Davies appro- priately referred to the death of the late Chairman tAlderman Thomas), and proposed Mr E. Bowen be appointed chairman; Mr G. M. Benbow seconded, and it was carried unanimously. Mr Ed. Davies was then elected vice-chairman, and Mr J. Davies as celk., orphans, INDEED !—A painfully sudden death occurred at Llanidloes on Saturday, 26th August. It appears that an invalid woman named Catherine Gittins was subject to attacks of coughing, and had been ailing for a long time. She went to bed as usual on Sunday night, and, according to the evidence of the medical man, she was taken with a fit of coughing, rupturing one of the blood vessels of the lungs. An inquest was held on Tuesday last at the Pjlice Court, Llanidloes, before the Borough Coroner, Mr R. Williams, and a jury over whom Mr John Parker was foreman.—Catherine Lloyd, mother of the deceased, stated that her daughter was about 37 years of age, and was the wife of a collier named Zeuhariah Gittrns. Deceased had been an invalid for several years, and at times suffered severely from a cough. She uad been under the doctor's hande abl,ut two years ag* when in South Wales, but iu •.no had bee i attending her lately. Deceased went to bed aa usual t'u Saturday night about nine o'clock. About midnight Witness heard her little grand- daughter calling her. She immediately went and found a neighbour holding deceased up by her head, and she saw a 1-irge quantity of blood issuing from her mouth. Witn^sa sent for a doctor, but her daughter died beio e Le came.—Annie Jones, living in High-street, said that on the Saturday night eh-, had occasion to be out about 12 o'clock, and she heard deceased's little daughter calling oat there was something the matter with uer motber. «,Witnes rushed into the house, and found deceased leaning on her elbow in bed, and blood coming out of bo mouth. Witness held her head up until she died which took place in a few minutes. Deceased addressed witness by her name, and said, My poor little children will be orphans."—Mary Gittins, daughter of the deceased, said she was sleeping in the same room as her mother on the Saturday night. About half-past eleven her mother called her, and told her to call h'r grandmother. Witness got up, and saw blood coming out of her mother's mouth. She called her grandmother, and she and otheri came in. Deceased died eooR aftr",b, TVitneet did not hear fasr 03a^hlti# before she called her.—Mr Thomas Owen, medical practitioner, residing at Llaaidloea, Baid on Saturday night he waa called to see the deceased, but she waa dead when he arrived. He had not been attending her previously. There was a good deal of bright and frothy blood in a ba-rin beside the bed, and there was some alao oozing from her mouth. Witness judged from the appearance 01 the blood that it came from the lungs, and was the result of a mpture of a blood vessel in the lungs The deceased was very emaciated, and appeared to have been au invalid for some time. In his opinion death was due to loss of blood, and the consequent shock caused thereby. The jury returned a verdict that death was due to rupture of one of the blood veasels of the lungs.

NEWTOWN. PONTYC 17MM ER CHOIC.—A contingent cf this cele- brated choir visited this town on Friday week, and gave an pxo-ellent entertainment in the Victoria Hall. There was a fairly good house, and some difficult pieces were exceedingly well rendered by the cuoir, which consists of mindrs. their efforts were vig. ourously applauded. THE FAIR.—The monthly horse and cattle fair was hald on Tuesday last. The farmers complained again at the low prices offered for horses, bnt fat C,&Etle sold at a good figure. The farmers affirm that the ground is getting bare and they have no keep for their stock, which causes the agricultural outlook to appear more gloomy thau ever. NEWTOWN PIG AND SHEEP FAIR.—The monthly sheep and pig fir was held here on Monday last There was a good supply of sheep aid a large number of pigs, whicti were in demand. The sheep realised from 6^d to 7^d. per lb, pigs also making good prices. The fair was a vast improvement on the previous one, there being a goodly number of dealers preaeut. BAND it^eirAL.—The Silver Baud gave their tenth recit-I ou tue The Bank, on Saturday evening. A large crowd assembled. The masiciat.s, under the leadership of Mr H Carl Taylor, rendered the follow- ing selections: March, Aux Flambeaux;" selection, "Irish Airs;" descriptive fantasia, "The Life of a Soldier;" valse, Chinese Lanterns;" conttst fan- tisia. "Join of A-e." A FALSE ALAITH .-On Friday evening, about nine o'clock, the tire beli was heard ringing, and the streets were at once alive with an enquiring, excited throng. With commendable piompitude the engine and hose were got out; and taken at a rapid raite to Glyndwr Mills (occupied by Messrs Buckley Bros.), but on arriving there the so called fire wan found to have consisted of sparks issuing from the chimney, but which, seen from a distauce, would give the impression that ,.he bniloing itself was ablaze. EXTRAORDINARY ACCIDENT.—Ou Saturday, a peculiar occurrence befel Mr David Jones, ot the Bridge End Hotel. Whiie engaging in sbootmg near the Ljwer Bryn, a number of oolta followed his dog, a valuable setter, l'hiaking the animul might get kicked, Mr Jones ordered it to lie down. The com- mand was obeyed, but one of the horses trod on the bitch's back. The colts appeared to be returniug, and while Mr Jones stood over his dog, endeavouring to frighten them back, she bit his left hand. He changed the weapon to his left hand, when the ani- mal immediately bit the right haud. REMARKABLE RUNNING.—On Monday evening a man named Wui. tiarrisjn, of Norfolk, claiming to be the champion long distance runner of England and Wales, gave au exhibition of his abilities on the Cun- nings. He proclaimed that he would run 11 miles in one hour, auti at seven o'clock he started off round a quarter-mi'e ring. He commenced at a good pace which he main-aiaed throughout. The large which crowd witnessed the performance applauded the "Norfolk Spider," as be facetiously styled himself, when he had completed 44 rounds in 54 minutes. At the conclu-ion of the fetlt he turned several somer- saults, and subsequently proved his ability to pass the hat round. NEWTOWN WESLEYAN CIRCUIT. During the last nine weeks very successful mission services have been held throughout the circuit by Mr S. C. Zuras, of Athena. The meetings, which were made specially attractive with solos sung by the evangelist, were well attended by all classes and denominations. At each place Mr Zuras' services were thoroughly ap- preciated, and the people regretted when the time came to part with him. His lecture on The suffer- ings of the Christians of the Island of Crete, and the efforts for their union with the mother country." has also been much enjoyed. During the hour and a half which the lecture occupied the audiences were held epellbound, and their sympathy elicited by the thriti- ing account of the sufferings of the Greek Christians.

RHAYADER. SCHOOL TREAT —The School children, with their parents and otters, were entertained at the Cefu- faes on Wudne3tlay afternoon, by the High Sheriff of Radnorshire and Mr Carter to a eplendi i treat. MARRTAGE OF THE WE&LEYAN MINISTER.—On Thursday last, the Rev. Stephen Cooper, minister ol the Wealeyan circuit, was married to Miss Galloway, of this tfwn. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. P rosier, Congregational minister. I HIGHWAY BOARD, WEDNESDAY.—Mr David Lloyd presided.—A claim of t2 damages, alleged to be sus- tained by storm water flooding his premises through the neglect of the Highway Surveyor to keep the water tables open, was sent in by Mr Roberta, chem- ist, Rhayader. The matter was adjourned for inquir- ies to be made.-The Surveyor's accounts were pas- sed. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNESDAY.—Mr R. Lewis Lloyd, C. C., in the chair.-Cheques were drawn for .£50 in payment of out relief, and for £ 65 Is Id, for cost of maintenance of pauper lunatics at the Abergavenny Asylum for the quarter.—A pre- cept fort384 7s 8d., county rates due to the Radnor- shire County Council, was presented by the Clerk, drawn for £ 50 in payment of out relief, and for £ 65 Is Id, for cost of maintenance of pauper lunatics at the Abergavenny Asylum for the quarter.—A pre- cept for £ 384 7s Sd., county rates due to the Radnor- shire County ConDcil, was presented by the Clerk, who also reported that several parishes were in ctrrear with the payments of their calls.

WELSHPOOL. EXTENDING HER BORDERS. The Welshpool Wesleyan Methodist Circuit is giving signs of activity. On Thursday memorial atones were laid at Middletown in connection with the erection of a schoolroom adjoining the chapel. Rev. W. G. Dawson (superintendent of the circuit) was present. A tea was afterwards held, and in the evening a meeting took place, when the Revs. W. G. Dawson, B. W. Lowry (Montgomery), and T. Orton addressed the meetirgg E- ■ »j EXCURbi.ow.-T unurch of England Sunday School Teachers' trip was held on Thursday, the place decided upon to spend their pic-nic being Chester. The party left Welshpool by the early train and journeyed through the picturesque scenery of Chirk, Llangollen, and Gresford Vale. On reaching Chester a visit was paid to the Cathedral, everything of interest being explained. After lunch had been partaken ef, the party next jotgeeyed to Eccleston Ferry by steam-boat, and also visited Eaton Hall. On the homeward journey the party stopped at Oswestry, and proceeded to the parish Church where Divine Service was held and an address delivered. This concluded the day's programme. THB ASSIZE COURTS.—At the last meeting of the County Council, and also at the Magistrates meeting held on Tuesday last, Mr D. P. Owen asked the Mayor about a new order in Council which was to remove the Assizes from Welshpool to Newtown, while previously they had been held at the two towns alternatively. In reply to a letter respecting the matter, the following answer has been received:— "House of Lords, S.W., 29th of August, 1893. Sir, -I am directed by the Lord Chancellor to say that the Lord President of the Council has called his attention to a letter of yours on the subject of the Dew Order in Council as to Circuits. There "as no intention to change the present practice as b Loti-u; Aaeizes at both Welabpool and f ewtown in turn and that in fact the Assizes will be so taken heretofore.-I am, sir, your obediect servant. X. Muir Mackenzie, The Town Clerk, WeK pool." DEATH OF 14188 FLORRIE LEWIS.—We announce wi;h regret the death of Miss Fiotrie Lewis, Tycoch, High-street, which took place on Wednesday. lklia- LtwIs was only 17 years of age, and her death is regretted by a large number of friends, her kindly manner having endeared her to a great many. The funeral took place on Friday at Christ Church, the Rev Llewellyn Jones, assisted by the Rev J. P. La via, conducted the funeral service. Beautiful wr aths were sent by the following:—"Mother and Sitters"; Mis and Miss Lewis, Hall-street; Mr and Mr* Walter Davies, Berriew-atreet; Mrs Groves, Derby; Mr Pugh and family, Shrewsbury; Rev Llewelyn Jones; Rav J. P. Lewis; Miss Edie ann Miss Florrie Wynne; Mra and Misa Jonea, West- wood; MisaBowron; Miss Humphreys, Belle Vue; Miss Bell; Mr E. L. Jones and Family, Church-ba^k House; Miss Davies. Cumberland Place; Mr John Evana and family William Morris Richard Daviea Mr and Mra T. Evans Mr and Mra George Davies; Mr William Mww, Broad-street. WMLE'SAN CHURCH.—The Sunday sebool anni. versary servioes were held yesterday (Sunday), when the laev. W. H. Coradine, of Whitchurch, preached both morning and evenirg. Special hymns and anthems were aung by the choir, under the able leadership of Mr Tom Davies. Accompanist, Mias Jones. At 3 p.m. a children's 8ervice took place. The following programme was effectively rendered :— Recitation. 20th Psalm Minnie Lewis; solo. Miss Rose Jonea; recitation, M. J. Rowlands recitation, 43rd Psalm Alice Daviea; duett, Sweet musio Miaa Lewia and Percy Daviea; recitation, Caroline Parry recitation, Rupert Daviea quartett, Beliu. ifal home Four Girls; recitation, Sarah Stephens; eoitation, "On my way to the sabbath school" johnsteptiens. Addresses were given by Rev. W. H. Coradine and Mr W. J. Davies, and besides the programme the children creditably sang several hymus. Miss Boffey conduo ed and Miss Wynne accompanied. The meetings were all well attended, and collections were made in aid of the school fund.

CRICKET. GUILSFIELD v. WELSHPOOL. This match was played at Welshpool on Thursday, August 31st. Scores Welsbpool. Yearsley, b H Harrison 41 W Wynne, run out 0 Holt, b L Jones n. 1 Lewis, b H Harrison n. 8 R Makepeace, b L Jones 0 W Davies, c Howarth b H Harrison 3 Griffiths, b L Jones 1 B Wynne, b H Harrison 0 Rev T C Jones, b L Jones 0 P Davies, not out 2 F Wall, b L Jones 5 Extras. 37 9B Guilsfieldrr H R E Harrison, b Makepeace 11 B Whittaker, c and b Makepeace 0 H Mytton, c Lewis b Holt. 37 H D Barrett, lbw, b Holt 11 L Jones, b Yearsley 0 F G Howarth, o Wynne b Jonea 9 Bentley, not out 0 A R Mytton, e Holt b Jones 6 G H Mytton, b Yearsley 1 P Harrison, run out 2 H Smith, b Jones 0 Extras 8 85 MACHYNLLETH v. TOWYN. Played at Machynlleth on Saturday week, and after a very exciting finish ended in a tie, both teams scor. ing 62. Machynlleth had the assistance of Lord Henry Vane-Tempest and Mr Adolphus Vane-Tem- peat. M P Jones and Vaugban batted splendidly for their respective sides, and M P Jones was also most deadly with the ball. R Gillart performed the "hat" trick, and altogether secured six wickets for 14 runs in ttie first innings of Towyn. Scores— xowjn. 1st Innings. W Jones, b Gillart 0 C W French, b N Lloyd-Jones 0 Williams, c N Ll. Jones b Gillart 3 M P Jones, not out 42 J C Edwards, c Vaugban b Gillart 0 W Kirkley, c Vaugban b Gillart 0 F Jones, c Vaugban b Gillart 10 L Rowlands, run out 0 Gibbons, c and b Gillart 0 Pearce, c H Ll. Jones, b N LI. Jones 2 B Edwards, run out 0 Extras 5 62 2nd Innings. M P Jones, c Lewis b Gillart 17 W Kirkley, b Vaugban 0 F Jonea, b Vaughan 8 Gibbons, 0 N Lloyd-Jones b Gillart. 1 Extras. 3 29 Maohynlleth. Lord H Vane-Tempeat, b M P Jones 2 C R Kenyon, b M P Jones 4 A G Marquish, b M P Jones 1 A Vane-Tempest, c W M Williams b W Jones 4 Vaughan, b W P Jones 25 N Lloyd-Jones, b W P Jones .oo 3 R Gillart, a French b W Williams 9 H Lt. Jones, b W P Jones 4 Lewis, run out 0 Holt. b W P Jones 0 Griffiths, not out 3 Extras. 7 62 WELSHPOOL v. MR. CORBETT'S XI. This match was played at Powis Castle Park on Saturday. The visitors going in to bat first failed to do anything against the bowling of Hart and Yearsley, the former's analysis reading 5 wickets for 11 runs. and Ye iriley's 4 for 12. The fielding of the home team was more brilliant than usual. The home eleven fared little better than their opponents, and 6 wickets went down for 10 rnna. It looked as if the visitors score would not be equalled. Pugh and Davie&, however, played up in one form, the veteran making a useful 13 not out. In the second innings Mr Coroett's XI oompiled 40. Hart was again in splendid form with the leather, and accompJiehed the hat tries, and once again proved himself a dangeraus trundler. Yeareley seemed also well on the spot. Lewis, the energetic secretary, made the winning hit for the home team, and they won the match by eight wick-ta. Mr Corbett's XI. Parton 0 Yearsley b Hart 4 0 Pugh b Hart 0 r Armstrong b Yearsley 3 b Yearsley 3 Dayus run ont 4 not out 17 W Gough b Hart 0 st Lewis b Hart 0 R Hunt c Owen b Hart 0 c C Davies b Hart. 4 C Amos b Hart 5 lbw Hart 1 E Lloyd b Yearsley 5 c Owen b Hart 0 F W Corbett h w b Hart 0 0 T Jones b Yearsley 2 Davies c Wynne b Y'rsley 0 b Yearsley 1 C Key not out 2 b Yearsley 0 Lawson c Hart b Y'rdley 0 at Lewis D Hart 4 Byes 2 Byes 8 25 40 Welshpool. Yearsley c Parton b Arm- strong. 4 b Parton. 7 W Wynne b Parton 1 not out 3 C Davies at Hunt b Arm- strong. 0 c Hart b Parton 4 Lewis c A'mstr'ng b P'ton 2 not out 6 J Hart b Parton. 0 J Pugh not out 13 Addie c Armstrong b Par- ton 0 R Makepeace b Armstrong 4 G Owen ibw b Armstrong 0 W Davies c Lawson b Arm- strong. 7 Rev T C Jones b Parton 0 Extras 8 Extras 7 39 27

FOOTBALL. NEWTOWN V. SHREWSBURY TOWN. The enthusiasm which is awakened in the minds of young and old on the commencement of the football season was fully exemplified on Saturday afternoon, when the Newtown team met Shrewsbury Town. It is a curious coincidence that the Newtown lads should have been diawn to meet this year in their first match of the Shropshire League the team which met them at the end of laat season in the final struggle for the championship. That being the case tile interest created in the contest was doabled. and long before the whistle blew the Cunnings" presented a lively appearance. Not a few of th3 supoorte-s of the home team felt that the issui itsted in the balance, oonsidering-al though the vifriu.ra were beaten in the final round—that they were formidable rivals. All doubts and fears wera speedily stilled on the ball being started, it being evident to all observers that the champions had &a ea-y tllk before them. Worthington has taken the place of 0 iver Taylor, who is not disposed to play thia season, and he ia to be congratulated upon the efficient, manner in which he acquitted himself at ba ;k. Towmend, his compaDion, secured the Dlaudits of his friends by giving ocular proof that his legs ha 1 not lost their cunning, and the form shown by Rees, Chapman and Tucker was sufficient cause to inspire hopes of a prosperous season. W. E. Pryoe- Jones and A. W. Whalley worked hard and well, the former's combination with his brother, A. W. Pryce- Jones, centre-forward, being especially worthy of commendation. W. Parry and W. Morgan on the left wing played a conspicuous part in 1he victory, the fine runs of the former up the hill being lustily cheered. Edwards, the custodian of the goai, had but little to do, except to enjoy the spectacle of his brethren score point after point, but ho may be safely left to give a good account of his abilities when next Newtown meet a stronger eleven. Newtown won the tosa and kicked up the bill. The ball was neatly passed by W. Bliss to the right wing, when Urowther in evading Rees, kicked the ball out. Rses threw in, a similar result following; but on Pa.' ry getting possession he passed to Whalley, and amid great cheering, the ball was sent between the po^ts. On re-atarling, the leather was again forced into the Shrewsbury territory by A. W. Pryce-Jones, WHO kicked to Tucker. By dint of fine passing between the last named and Morgan, another point was notched from the foot of Tucker. The visitors then ran the ball down the right wing, but the rush was unserviceable as the referee's whistle blew for a foul, and immediately afterwards A. W. Pryce-Jones was needlessly knocked down. This delayed the game for a few minutes, but immediately after resumption a corner fell to Newtown. Nothing came of the advantage, and Luther and Bliss getting possession took the ball up the field. Chapman relieved and passed to A. W. Pryce-Jones, who sent in a hot shot, the goal keeper having to throw behind. Barrett then made a good run, and passing to W. Bliss, the home goal was endangered. Townsend cleared by hap kiok. and Whalley passed to Jaia col- J league, who centred. In this manner the leather was skilfully guided down the fieid, until W. E. Pryce. Jones sent up another cheer byadciing another goal. A corner immediately followed, and by good play om the part of Barrett, Bliss and Luther, Shrewsbury, had a grand opening. W; Bliss, who had charge of the ball, kicked wild.' The home team chevied the leather down field, and Morgan passed to Parry. The latter and his opponent, H. Bliss, however, amused themselves and the company by the energetic charges they made at each other, fully a dozen yards before they reached the ball. Shrewsbury had the throw in. and Barrett sent it to W. Bliss, who was disposseued by Chapman. The same player did fine work, and took the ball up to the back line, from whence bft kicked oyer the bar. Immediately afterwards Morgan kicked a goal which was given off-side. From the kick the visitors' right wing took the ball smartly along the ground, and Luther, evading Wor- thington, shot for goal, but sent behind. Give andtftkft play ensued, when Newtown again ptessed, and the Shrewsbury goalkeeper, who had from the commenoa- ment of the game showed splendid defence, waft deservedly applauded for smart work. The home centre kicked over, but immediately after Morgan had the satisfaction of placing a further goal to the credit of his side. Nothing exceptional occurred until the whistle blew*, except that Gosson missed so easy chance of scoring. On re-starting, the visitors showed that the inter- val had considerably refreshed them, and while adding to them, the vigour of the Newtown team had likewise been replenished. A goal was obtained within ten minutes of starting. A corner shortly afterwards fell to Shrewsbury, but Whalley obtained Eossession and passed to his colleague, who again ad the bad luck to kick over. The ball was lacked off, but as quickly returned and banged through by Whalley. From this point to the call of time the play was of a one-sided character, Newtown doing almost precisely as they wished, and when the whistle blew bad secured a brilliant vietory by 10 goals to nothing. Teams NEWTOWN. Goal, A. Edwards; backs, A. Townsend and T. Worthington; half-backs, H. Tucker, E. Rees and T. Chapman right wing, W. E. Pryot- Jonea and A. E. Whalley; left wing, W. Parry and W. Morgan centre, A. W. Pryoe-Jonea. SHREWSBURY. Goal, R. Jones; backa, Palmer and Morris; half backs, H. Bliss, Barrett, W. Jones; right wing. Crowther, R. C. Jonqs; left wing, Luther and Gosson; centre, W. Bliss.

MONTGOMERY. THE UNIONIST PRESENTATION.—The three massive cups shortly to be presented to Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, have during the past week been OB view in the window of Mr C. P, Davies', Arthur Street, one of the Btudieat of the local Conservatives, The pieces are splendid specimens of the Silver- smiths craft, being of handsomely chased solid silver, mounted on ebony pedestals, and having together a capacity of ebrht gailonp. The largest of the three bearta a suitable insciiption, while all three are engraved with the Dolerw Arma. They are the work of the Goldemiths and Silversmith* Company, and were supplied through Mr Herbert Jones, of High Street, Newtown. The display is very imp' sing and has attracted considerable attention during its exhibition. AN Oxissiox.- rhe name of Miss M. E. James, of Castle Street, was ffcciden1 ly omitted from the list of teamakers given in the report in our last, issue, of the trip to Barmouth, under the auapicee of the Calviniatic Methodist Sunday School.

LLANFYLLIH; BOARD OF GUARDIANS, Thursday.—Present: Mr Evan Evars, chairman, Mr William Roberts, vice- (chairman, Messrs. C. R. Jones, and John Joneft- ex-offioio), John Jones, Guilsfield, John Syle, ltobt., K chards, T. ltoheris, David Price, Evan Roberts, J. Thompson Williams, Robert Roberts, E'ward Humphreys, J. M. Jones, Chalries Jon, a, and Bt-nja- min Beddoes, &c., and Mr Bircbarn, Local Govern- ment Bo-ird Inspector. Mr Birchsitn drew attention to the report he had ont.^red in the Visitors' Book last year, re Martha. Williams, recommending that something should be done with respect to getting her into an asylum or a home where she might be taught. It was decided that inquiries be made reo apeoting the charges at different hompft for such per- sons.-A letter was received ftom the Rev. R. Trevor Owen, stating that the rate for the pariah of Lian- gedwyn had not yet been been made on account of one of the overseers having lately died. The Board decided to allow the Assistant Overseer further time to pay the call.—An application for the office of porter and tailor was rec(ived from Mr William Evana, Llanymynech. His testimonials presented at the last Board were again read, and Evans, who was called in, said he was willing to undertake the duties at once if appointed. <Mr Beddoes, upon being asked if he knew anything about the applicant, said he knew him well and thought he was a quiet tidy man.—Mr Robert Richards proposed that Evans be appointed as porter and tailor, this was seconded by Mr J. M. Jones and carried.—Mr Bircham then read thq resolution passed at the last Board meeting with reference tn conduct of the clerk, and said that he had been sent down by the Local Government Board at the request of the Guardians, and he asked to have the whole facts of the case laid before him, so that he m!gbt report to his Board. He was rather surprised that the Clerk was not present. Ho (Mr Bircham) thought the Local Government Board would require to be made acquainted with the opinion of the Board of Guardians as a body on the case, and he considered therefore the members would be more free to express themselves if the Press was not represented. Mr C. R. Jones suggested the whole matter be discussed in Committee, which was agreed to.

SALES OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY. On Tuesday last Messrs: Morris, Marshall & Poole- sold by auction at the Bear Hotel, Newtown, a email farm known as Bwlchvllwyn," situate in the parish of Beguildy, comprising about 20 acres of arable and pasture land, and an allotment on Midwaliuth Hill. t he property was purchased by Mr Edward Williams, an adjoining proprietor, the price paid being t700. Messrs. Talbot and Watkins were solicitcrs for the vendors. And on Friday last the came firm sold at the Lion Hotel, Meifod, the farm known as Rhos-y-gla?coed, comprising about 30 acres of land, with house and out-buildings. The purchaser was W. H. Hill, Esq., acting on behalf of Sampson S. Lloyd, Esq., the owner of the Dolobrin Estate. The price realized was .£625.

Sir Andrew Clark has granted permission to Prin cipal Edwarda to resume his duties at Bala Theolo gleal College at the commencment of the fortheom- inll term. Dr. Edwards proposes to deiiver lectures next session on The Fatherhood of God," The Epistle to the Romans, and Preiching. A Privy Council order notifies that the county of Breoknock and the county of Radnor shall, for the purpose of the next winter assizas, be uuited together and form one county under the name of the Winter Assize County No. 7. The assizes will be held at Brecon. WELSH LAND COMMISSION.—It having been rep" resented to the Commission that most of the witnes" sea in the North Wales counties propose to give their evidence in Welsh, a member of North Wales circuit ba.s been appointed interpreter to the Commission* during their sittings in North Wales. As already announced, the first town to be visited is Corwen, on Tuesday the 12th September. SHREWSBURY CORN MARKET, SATURDAY.—The supply of wheat has been but moderate during the past week, the farmers have been disinclined to" market the new crop at current rates. A few lots of thrashed barley have been offered, and the pricee realised have varied from 265 to 32s per quarter. Oata have come slowly to market. Flour has met with more inquiry. Offals have contmued firm in value, and sales have been freely made at full quota- tions. Our market here to-day was fairly attended. Wheat was not freely offered, and but few transac- tions took place.—Quotations.—White wheat 3s lOd to 4s 2d per 751bs red wheat 3s 9J to 4a Od per 7& Ibs; barley 4s Od to 53 Od per 70lba oats 12s Od to 148 6d per 2251bs peas 13s Od to 14s Od per 2251be old beans 15s 6d to 16s 6d per 2401bs.— W. L. Browne and CO'II Circular. Printed and Published by JOHN PHILLIPS (Froa Terrace, Llanllwchaiarn), and WILLIAM PUGH PHILLIPS (19, Bvoadwatreat, Newtown), at St. Mary's Printing Wofht, O'd Church-atreetV New town.