The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

m, Norfolk, having failed to the proper time, the county 0 the deadlock by conferring lOwers and duties of a parish N CONGREGATIONAL CON- FERENCES at WELSHPOOL. A meeting of delegates of the Montgomeryshire Con- gregational Churches was held at Weishpool on Thurs- day. Mr O. R. Jones, Llanfyllin. presided in the absence of the President of the Union, Mr Ellis Roberts, of Llanfyllin. At the morning meeting a discussion took place on the question of localising a magazine for the county, and in the afternoon the meeting was devoted to the consideration of establishing a Sunday School Union. In the evening a public meeting was held in the Chapel, presided over by Mr Robert Thompson, who was sup- ported by the Rev E. M. Edmunds, Rev T. Powell Williams, Rev T. Bowson, and Mr D. Hamer. There was a fairly good attendance, The meeting opened with singing of a hymn, after which the Rev T. Rowson read a portion of scripture and prayed. The CHAIRMAN extended a hearty welcome to the ministers and delegates who had met there that day for the transaction of the business of the Union. They had met there that evening to discuss one of the most im- portant subjects connected with the Christian Church, namely, the religious training of the young and Sunday School work. It was a question in which they were all very much interested. Some of those present could boast of a record of 10, 20, or 30 years' experience as school teachers, and during that time some hundreds of scholars must have passed through their hands. But where had they passed ? He feared that a great number had passed into the world and not into the Church, which showed t at the truths they had endeavoured to instil into their minds had bee ) unavailing. They might well pause and inquire the cause. The subject of a Sunday School Union was to be brought before them, and, like the Llanfair Railway, was a thing they required. If a Union could be started that night it would give them greater power (cheers). Rev E. M. EDMUNDS said they lived in the age of forward movement, and when they remembered that there were six millions of children in the Sunday Sohools of the United Kingdom he ventured to say there was no forward movement in any branch of Christian work that would prove so beneficial as one in connection with Sunday School work. There had been a great awakening in the Churches in regard to the training of the young. This awakening had not come an hour to soon. He never liked to assume the role of a pessimist, but one could not be blind to the fact that the greatness of their country was being threatened, not by outside enemies, but by its inward foes. There was a tendency in every age to over estimate its own importance, but he did not think they would consider him guilty of over estimating the importance of the age when he said that never since the establishment of Christianity had any age possessed such claims on the earnestness and enthusiastic interest of the Christian Church, and yet her part would be pro- ductive of bad results. It was bound to leave a deeper impression upon society either for good or evil. This was not a time for the Christian Church to be indifferent to the claims of the children. They were told to train the children up in the way they should go, and upon the salvation of the children depended the salvation of the nation. The strength and stability of a nation depended not upon its wealth and commerce, not its army and navy, but upon the character of the people, and it was for this purpose that Christ established His Church upon earth. This should be the test in connection with every Church-not the size of the congregation or the length of membership, but of the kind of character; if the people who attended the services became better men and women, and the children taught in the Sunday School and Band of Hope grew up in the way they should go. It was by virtue of such character that the Church was the salt of the earth, to purify civilization Fo as to make religion a blessing instead of a curse. However wide civilization might extend its influence it would never attain perman- ence unless grounded on the principles of Christ. This was the special function of the Church of the present day through its Sunday School. The Sunday School was really the Church in its teaching capacity, to teach the rising generation how to apply the principles taught by Christ to daily life. The Christian Church was the moral university of the world, to teach its rulers to live spiritually and religiously. The greatest enemy to Christianity was its professed frit:nds, people who took the Bible as their guiding star, who never tried to teach the Bible to the children or to show any interest in the Sunday School work. It was really appalling to think of the grave ignorance in which the young people grew up. The 1 hief Constable of Denbighshire, in a lecture not long ago on the result of crime and criminals, stated that the best criminals were those who had been best educated -educated from a secular point of view. It was appal- ling to think what would be the result of secular educa- tion. He was afraid it would be giving the children more power to do harm unless they instilled into their minds the principles which they were to follow. Still they could not expect the blind to lead the blind. The more he thought the more he felt what a splendid instru- ment the Church was for the evangelisation of the whole nation. It was stated at a Sunday School Conference that only one out of the ten taught in the Sunday School ever became Church members. He could not help asking what had become of the nine ? What a great thing it would be if every Sunday School teacher made it their one aim to lead their scholars to Christ, and considered their work unfinished until they bad accomplished that aim. In the ordinary affairs of life they were not satis- fied to leave their duties unfinished. What was worth beginning was worth completing, and Sunday School work was worth doing and doing well. It was tho duty of every Sunday School teacher to realise the transcendent importance of the work upon which he was engaged, and ho should not be satisfied until he had finished the good work he had undertaken so that the scholars might be placed as an adornment to the temple of which Christ was the chief corner stone (cheers). Rev THOMAS JONES, Berriew, asked whether the game was worth the candle. Looking at it from one point of view it was not, but from another it was. Taking the first view, they said that the attention given to the children would not pay them directly for their labours. They were educating the next generation, and they would not receive the benefit. But taking the larger view, they certainly received handsome returns for their work. He was afraid they were apt to treat the Bible too much as the Book of God, and forget that it was the Book of man as well. They should train the children from the Church, and not to do the devil's work. They should try to get them to be Church members. The children now received a course of training in the Sunday School, but they drifted out into the world. It was their duty to see that they did not drift into the world, but become members of the Church. They should ask the children if they had an inclination to join the Church, and if so receive them. They should not catechise them severely. A child on entering a day school did nothing to pass a hard examina- tion until it had gone through a certain course of training. Therefore they could not expect too much from a child. They should study the psychological nature of the I children. He never stood before children without a care- ful preparation, because he knew they would believe what he said. Children took it all in and acted upon it. They had confidence. Therefore let them not betray the confidence and faith the children reposed in them (cheers). Mr DAVID HAMER, Newtown, said they had been the pioneers of religion for the last 300 years. Some Congregationalists had been the fathers of that glorious Republic the other side the Atlantic, and to them they owed the first principle of religious and civil liberty as founded in that nation. He noticed that the Vicar of Welshpool had been speaking the previous week upon Church reform. They had been Church reformers for 300 years, therefore the Vicar of Welshpool was 300 years behind the time. It was often thrown into their teeth that they were a denomination founded in the 15th century, but they could trace their descent back to the Sermon on the Mount. For the last 300 years they had upheld certain principles, which they upheld to-day--Independ- ency. What did Independency mean r It meant that they were independent of State control. They did not allow the State to control them in any way. They bad no king but Jesus. They would not allow any Driest, bishop, cardinal, or pope to have any dominion over them, and they permitted no presbytery to control them. Every individual Church was a complete Church in itself. They upheld these principles before the whole world. Religion was a principle of life, which must be carried on and borne out in every day life. These principles they had to teach to their young. They should not believe the state- ments continually dinned in their ears that they were indifferent. That was not so, they were rather the pioneers of religion.. What was the state of things during the past century, and how were the children brought up then, and how was the Sabbath observed? Every parish had its games on the Sabbath day, and there was no peace to conduct the services in the Church. They found that as soon as the Church service was over the Clerk would rush out first, and standing upon a stone would proclaim the events of the week, the sales, fairs, games, and wakes (laughter). Their forefathers protested against that, and came out from the Church of Eugland and built their own place of worship, and they existed in contra-distinction to the Church of England. They must therefore instil into the minds of the young those princi- ples which their forefathers established. This could be done by spiritual men alone, and he trusted they would do in the future what they had done in the past (cheers) Rev T. POWELL WILLIAMS also spoke. On the motion of Mr W. JONES, seconded by Mr R. POWELL, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman, and the ministers, and delegates. The meet- ing concluded with the singing of a hymn. During the meeting the choir, conducted by Mr Maurice Jehu, J.P., rendered several hymns.

LLANDINAM. SUDDEN DEATH.—A fearfully sudden death occurred on Monday. Mr Edward Savage, rural postman, had gone his round as usual that morning, and called on persons in the village on his return. He did not complain of illness to anyone, and walked to his lodgings at Upper Ffinnant about 11 o'clock, where he had breakfast. He then said he did not feel very well. Mrs Price told him he had better lie down a little, but he went out in the garden, and soon re- turned. Mrs Price asked him if he felt better. Oh, no," he said, take hold of me or I shall fall." She ran towards him, and just got hold of him when z, he fell on his back. She called her son to her aid, and got Savage in the kitchen, where he drew three or four breaths and then expired. The deceased had been a shop-keeper in the village for many years, and also farmed the Walkmill farm near the village. For some years he drove the royal mail cart from Caersws to Llanidloes, and up to the day of his death he was a postman in the district. There was no inquest, as Dr Snow had been attending him, and gave as his opinion that he died from failure of the heart's action. The deceased was 66 years of age. The funeral took place on Thursday. A GRAND CONCERT was given in the Board School, on Wednesday evening, in aid of reducing the debt on the Wesleyan Chapel. There was a very large attendance, all the gentry of the neighbourhood being present. The Rev D. D. Davies, superintendent minister of Llanidloes, occupied the chair in the un- avoidable absence of Mr E. Davies, of Plas Dinam. The programme commenced with a quartet, I Oh, hush thee, my baby,' Misses Morgan and Hughes, and Messrs Jenkins and Davies solo,' Comfort ye my people,' Mr Edward Jones, of Hopbrook; song, The valley of snowdrops,' Miss Morgan song, Oh that summer smil'd for aye,' Mr D. Davies, and was loudly encored song, The three fishers,' Miss B laker. This was most beautifully rendered, and was encored. Duet, Fair Wales,' Messrs Jones and Lewis; solo, < Oh, rest in the Lord,' Miss E. Hughes; duet, The Army and Navy,' Messrs Davies and Jenkins. This brought down the house, and The larboard watch' was given in response to the protracted calls. Song, Llewelyn's valley,' Mr E. B. Jenkins (encored) song, 'The Swanee river,' Miss M. A. Hamer; violin soly, 'Tarantella,' Miss G. E. Davies. This was loudly encored, and continued until Miss Davies kindly complied, when she gave Italienische romanze,' and was again encored. Song, The land of the harp,' Mr D. Davies song,' Flee as a bird,' Miss E. Hughes. This was most beautifully sang, every word distinct, and was loudly encored. Trio, God be merciful,' Miss Morgan, Messrs Jenkins and Davies; song, Nancy Lee,' Mr Lewis (loudly encored, and in response gave the 'Longshoreman'); song,' The lost chord,' Miss P. Morgan song,' The wishing cap.' Miss M. A. Hamer (encored, and repeated last verse) duet, Flow gently, Deva,' Messrs Davies and Jenkins; song, 'Loch Lomond,' Miss Blaker (encored, but not complied with). The Chairman thanked the audience for their kind help, and pro- posed a vote of thanks to those who assisted in helping to make it a success. In particular he wished to thank Miss G. E. Davies and Miss Blaker for their kind help, and also the singers who came from Llan- idloes, and to Miss Jones, of Gorn View, who so ably accompanied on the piano. This was seconded by Mr George Waite, who thought that in another year, with the help of concerts, the chapel would be free of debt, which statement was received with cheers. The last piece on the programme was the quartet, 'Profundo basso,' by the Quartet party, but the aneore was so prolonged that they had to sing it ] •gain. )

KERRY. AN IMPORTANT DEBATE took place in the Reading Room on Tuesday, in connection with the Mutual Improvement Association. The subject for debate being of interest, it had been decided to invite the public. There was a large attendance of farmers and villagers, the fair sex being well represented. After some preliminary business had been con- cluded, Mr T. Jones, Brynllywarch, (chairman), requested Mr Proudfoot to read his paper, which advocated the holding Kerry Ewe Fair upon a field. The essayist had carefully prepared his paper, which pictured Kerry as having its village green, light railway, and being a summer tourist resort. Mr Proudfoot was supported by the Rev. O. A. Nares, Mr D. Humphreys, and Mr Lewis Owen. Mr J. Edward Venablee read a paper in favour of the fair being held on the street as usual. His remarks were at times amusing, and were received with applause. He was ably supported by Messrs T. Jones, Gilfach, William Chandler, junr., David Owens, J. Fred Evans, William Joseph, T. Alderson, R. Pryce, Man- Uwyn, J. Bowen, G. Pryce, and others. Upon the vote being taken, there was an overwhelming majority in favour of the fair being held on the street. The result was greeted with loud applause.

FOOTBALL. WELSHPOOL.—A friendly match was played at Welsh- pool on Thursday between Welshpool Reserve and Newtown Half-holiday. The visitors scored about ten minutes from the start, and in spite of some good work by Parry and Addie they were leading at the interval by two goals to nothing. Welshpool scored soon after resuming, but Newtown added a splendid goal, and won by three goals to one. WELLINGTON TOWN V. WELSHPOOL.—In the second round of the Welsh Cup, Welshpool played Wellington at Wellington on Saturday last. The first half of tho game was characterized by even play, neither team gaining a point. In the second portion of the game two penalties fell to the lot of the homesters, one of them being success- ful. The strangers however were in capital form, and. soon equalised, and before the whistle sounded the leather was again landed into the net. Welshpool returning home victorious by two goals to one. WELSH CUP.-In the second round of this competition the Druids beat Rhostyllen by eight goals to none. Oswestry vanquished Ironbridge at Oswestry by three goals to none, Welshpool defeated Wellington at Welling- ton by two goals to one, and Rhyl and Holywell made a draw at Rhyl.In the senior league Wolverhampton were beaten by Bury at Bury, West Bromwich scored one goal against Sunderland's none at West Bromwich, Notts Forest got tho better of Liverpool at Nottingham by two Soals to none, Burnley lost by six goals to none at Eyerton, Sheffield Wednesday defeated Derby County at Sheffield by two to nono, Preston got the better of Stoke at Preston by three goals, and Aston Villa were adjudged the superior team in the match with Blackburn Rovers at Blackburn by five goals to one. NEWTOWN v. ABERYSTWYTH. These teams met at Xewtown on Saturday to playa return Loaguefixture. Playing with tho wind in the first halt" with only ten men the visitors showed good forill with the ball, and were frequently in tho home half. Edwards sln-ed very cleverly on two occasions. Nock and Parry mado a magnificent ran on the left. Parry shot hard, and Rooso san d very eloeerly. The hall travelled from end to end very rapidly, but the wind prevented good football. A good Opening was <rivvn the home twini from 26 foul closo in, and although Tucker placed it beautifully in the goal month it was forced the wroiiff side of tho post. J. F. Jones 011 the riprht wins made one or two good ruus, bnt his centres were but poorly talwn. At last a corner was given the home team, from which Miller scored. This was the only point scored in the first half. Immediately after resuming Swetenham had the hardest of hard lines in not adding another to the home score, his shot glancing along the bar. E. Davies very smartly con- verted a corner into the second goal, and a few minutes later Miller put through number three a beautiful centre by Nook. The play was now confined exclusively to the visitors* half, and every effort on their part to cross the half way line was checked by the Newtown halves. Just before the call of time Swetenham srot possession, and made one of his dashing runs. He was tacklod by W R. but with a neat pass he put tuo ball in front of Nock, who banged it into the net. In the concluding stages thn visitors made one or two runs, but every effort proved futile, and the home team left the ground winners by four goals to none.

PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION.—At a meeting of the Llan- idloes and District Association held at the Trewythen Hotel, under the presidency of Mr R. D. Edwards, it was stated this Association had .£24 6s 6d to its credit. A Sub-committee consisting of Messrs R. D. Edwards, R. Davies, J. R. Pryce, J. Baxter Owen, and D. Lloyd, was appointed to revise the rules. Messrs R. Davies, Bodaioch, J. Thomas, Glyn, E. Chapman, Morfodion, D. Lloyd, Gorn, and R. Evans, Old Hall, were appointed a committee to arrange for the next matches at Llanidloes. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.—We understand that at the meeting of the Finance Committee of the Montgomery County Governing Body, held on Monday, the Managers of the various County Schools satisfied the Committee that they had earned the building grants. A CLUB MAN IN THE WORKHOUSE.—An interesting discussion arose at a meeting of the Forden Board of Guardians held to revise the lists of in-door and out-door cases, at which there were present: Col. Twyford (proaiding), the Rev J. Sawer, Messrs W. Rogers, Lang- ford, Edwards, T. Owen, R. Davies, Hughes, and W. Oldfield, with Mr C. S. Pryce (clerk), the Master, and Relieving Officers. It was stated that an inmate named Richard Cheese, was entitled to 2s 6d per week from the Churohstoke Club, but the Clerk said the rule of the Club was not to pay a member who was in the work- house. Cheese stated that if he left the workhouse he would only receive Is lid weekly as 7d would be retained for Subscription. Mr Edwards suggested that the Union should allow him an additional pension of Is 3d per week, but Cheese said he could not live on this in tha winter, and it was agreed that he should remain in the house where the chairman said he appeared to be happy. SHEHWSBUKT CORN MARKET.—Messrs W. L. Browne and Co. report Wheat has recovered the decline which took place in the early part of the week, but Barley has not improved in value. Sellers, however, have been more disposed to take market values, and a fair trade has resulted. Oats, Peas, and Beans have remained un- changed. Flour has been steady. Offals, through scarcity, have fully maintained former quotations.—New White Wheat 5s to 5s 2d per 75 lbs new red wheat 4s 8d to 5s per 75 lbs; Barley 3s Gd to 4s 9d per 70 Its; new oats 12s to 14s per 225 lbs new peas 118 6d to 128 per 225 lbs new beans 13s to 14s per 240 lbs. ADDITIONAL TRAIN SERVICE TO ABERTSTWTTH.— On Saturday December 5th, and every Saturday until further notice, the Cambrian Railways Company will run a train leaving Moat Lane at 10-5 p.m. for Aberystwyth in connection with the 6-30 p.m. train from Whitchurch, and thus enable passengers leaving Manchester and Liverpool at 4-15 p.m. to get through to all stations, Caersws and Aberystwyth inclusive. A further accelera- tion of the train service to Cardiff and all stations in the Rhondda Valley will be made on and from December 1st. HOOTON LAWN SCHOOL.-A very pleasant function took place on Saturday at Hooton Lawn. This was the distribution of the certificates gained at the last Oxford Local Examinations by pupils of Hooton Lawn School. Mr Ffrangcon-Davies, in acknowledging a vote of thanks to Mrs Ffrangcon-Davies for presenting the certificates, offered, as one of the late Dr. Williamms' earliest pupils, to give, in memory of his old schoolmaster, a scholarship of X-5. to be competed for by the pupils in the school at the end of next term—April 18U7. The scholarship is open not merely to all present pupils of Hooton Lawn School, but to such as should join during the first term of the ensuing year.

LIBERALISM IN THE BOROUGHS.! MEETING OF THE NEWTOWN ASSOCIATION. ADOPTION OF RULES AND ELECTION OF DELEGATES. A. meeting of the Newtown Liberal Association was hiltd on Thursday evening at the Victoria Hall, to adopt the rules of the new Boroughs' Liberal Association and to elect delegates to the Council. Rev T. E. Williams waa elected to the chair. In reply to Mr J. C. Gittins, Mr GRINDLEY (secre- tary) explained that the rules of the new Boroughs' Association were drawn up by a committee representing the various boroughs. They were submitted to the Borough Associations, and subsequently to a meeting of the Borough delegates, who had adopted them subject to adoption by the various local Associations. Mr R. WILLIAMS said it would be very inconvenient if the rules were now altered, because the alterations would have to be submitted to the other Boroughs for approval. Still, if there was anything of vital importance tha Association might take the liberty of altering the rule^. The CHAIRMAN said it shoullbe understood that that meflting was competent to make any alterations it thought proper. It was in a manner an ultimate court of appeal. At the same time the rules had been very fully and carefully considered. Mr A; FORD asked what course would be taken with regard to the appointment of a president of the Associa- tion? Mr GRINDLEY said the first meeting of the Council of the new Association would be held in the Congrega- te ofti I Schoolroom. The business was to consider any amendments to the rnles .of the Association, to elect President, Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, etc., and to take steps to select a candidate. At present there we4e no .officers. A temporary committee had been ap- pointed to make arrangements for the first meeting. Mr JOHN HUGHES moved the adoption of the rules.. Air A. FORD asked whether it was open to them to propose soma method with regard to the appointment of President, as a kind of suggestion to the gentlemen who wora to meet the following week. The CHAIRMAN said the meeting had full power to do what it though proper in the way of instructing its delegates. Mr FOBD said he was very anxious, in as much as they wate inaugurating a new system of procedure, that they ,,p inau,- shoftlld adopt one which was likely to interest not only themselves but every other borough in the success of this now venture. He was anxious that the annual meetings shqiald be hehlalternately in the various Boroughs, and tha.t in order to give each borough a particular interest in-Miit would take place during the year, it should be an instruction .to the Council to appoint the President from th borough in which the annual meoting took place. He. thought this would be a means of making the annual mooting a greater success. He did uot anticipate that all the public meetings would be held in Newtown. This woW-d create jealousy. The meetings should be held in the various boroughs alternately. Mr R. WILLIAMS said the very question raised by Mr F had been very fully discussed by the Committee. It was proposed that the annual meetings be held at Nowtown and Welshpool alternately, and another pro- posal was that the meetings be held alternately in all the botocghs. But some members objected, even on behalf of thei<* own boroughs. It was thought, for instance, thirt it would not be wise to hold the meeting at Mont- goppjry ^or various reasons, and eventually it was agreed to-leave the matter to the Executive Committee. The HAIRMAN said the rule bearing upon the point was as follows The annual meeting of the Council ob,tt be held in the month of February or at such time as the. E xeeutive Committee shall determine. Other meetings øtnr.U be called, when and where deemed necessary by the Executive Committee. Mr R. WILLIAMS seconded the motion to adopt the ruled- He attended the meetings of the local Committee whi.t.4 drew them up, and took part in the discussion. All points raised were very thoroughly considered, and for: purpose3 of guidance rules were obtained from a large nettiber of associations throughout the Kingdom. Mr JOHN HUMPHREYS asked what would be their position if other boroughs sent in amendments to the rotee. The CHAIRMAN said any amendments would come before the Council next Thursday, and this meeting could gr&S the delegates power to deal with them or not, as they tflKlght proper. The motion to adopt the rules was carried unanimously. Tie next business was the appointment of delegates. Mr GRINDLEY explained that the number of delegates to- be elected was 2.1. This number had been decided opga as a kind of compromise. The members of the Cmamittee had felt that one or two delegates per hundred voters would be sufficient. The National Liberal Federation wished them to adopt five or at any rate three FChD nured. As a compromise they agreed to two per flunili'ed voters, but as a concession to the smaller boroughs they agreed to give five representatives for the firafc hundred. There was a feeling that Newtown and Welshpool completely swamped the other boroughs, and the arrangement made helped to give the smaller boroughs & larger proportion of votes, and tended to do away with anjriealousy that might exist amongst them. Aiarge number of delegates were then nominated, and the-election was by ballott. Mr RICHARD LLOYD having been nominated, di-oiined to serve, stating that he strongly disapproved of K-ij nil-ate organisation until the Boroughs had done their duty with regard to the joint Association. He did not object to separate organisation when the proper time came, but he considered that the proper time had not come. Thev were only going to involve themselves in moi £ expenditure before they had fulfilled their obliga- tions to the joint Association. That was the only reason why he felt he could not serve the new Associa- HoSf and must continue to take part with the County Association. T^e following delegates were elected: -Revs T. E. INgBams and Edward Parry, Dr. Palmer, Messrs Alfred S&fL R. Williams. John Hughes, Edward Jones, J. C. OdEns, W. P. Phillips, C. I. Newell, Martin Woo. nam, BUgh Lewis, ,W. R. Grindley. John Humphreys, John Gi^en, George Swain, D. Lewis, T. Edmunds, Cecil Tspor, David Hamer, J. T. C. Gittins. T. Rees, E. Lepras, R. Jones, and A. Wallace. Mr GRINDLEY announced that subscriptions piMjlsed to the new Association would be collected adfet Christmas. Mr Morton. M.P., as they would have in the Montgomeryshire Express' would, besides sptsa&ing at the public meeting next Thursday evening, a<fifre.ss the Delegates' meeting in the afternoon, and a few; tickets would be at the disposal of visitors who wished to attend. Mr T. E.Ellis, M.P., who had been invis&d, was unable to come, but they expected to have anc. important letter from him. They had also com- nranfcated with Captain Pryce who had sent them a very nicfitftftter regretting that he could not be present. They houdd at some future meeting to have Captain Pryce with thein (applause). Mr G. R. Thorne, who was candidate at tjie General Election for one of the divisions of Woi^ehampton, and who was described by those who had beam him as one of the best platform speakers in the Midlands, had promised to address a meeting of the Noown Association, and in a letter which Mr Grindley read JV[r Thorne stated that if a convenient date could be arraa^d it would give him great pleasure to speak in a town, with which so many pleasant memories were con- nected (applause). The local Association had also arraajred with Rev E. Lloyd Jones, of Rhyl. to give them aapaWh on the day following his lecture to the Newtown Weeleyans. He did not think Mr Lloyd Jones needed any recommendation as a political speaker, however, aotnQ of them might differ from his theological opinions (laughter). He was one of the most rousing political speakers in Wales. Mr Grindley expressed the h,JPe' that there would be a verv full house to hear. Mr E. J. C. Morton, M.P., next Thursday oveuJng. He had no doubt that those who heard him soma little time ago would take care to attend themselves acd to. bring their friends with them. Mr Morton wa3 on of the best platform speakers in the party, and had been. secured for them by Mr T. E: Ellis, M.P. The ch.i would be taken by Mr Fairies-Humphreys, of Montgomery, and Mr Humphreys-Owen. M.P., would aJso «i>ea1c (applause).

"ABERANGELL. LECTURE.—On Thursday evening, iu the C. M. Cltap^, the well-known Cranogwen gave a very interesting lecture on Money and time." The meeting was very well attended, over which Mr J. JooesTDinas Mawddwy, presided.

LLANBRYNMAIR. THE LITERARY SOCIETY.-The fortnightly meeting of this society was held on Monday evening, Mr G. H. Pfeato, presiding. The proceedings opened with a song Alawon fy nghwlad," by Mr R. E. Rowlands. Mr Morgan Jones read an interesting paper on the events of the fortnight. For the rendering of a duet at first, sight, the prize was awarded to Messrs W. A. Peate, and R. E. Rowlands. For translating sen- tences' Mr Morgan Jones took the prize. A great deal of interest prevailed about the debate that was announced for this evening, and the attendance was the-best this session. The subject of the debate was Dcpea the sermon occupy too prominent a position in reformist Worship!' "Mr Richaid Williams the affirmative, and in course of the debate -f,ed by Messrs R. E. Rowlands, T. R. wla-nds, J. Silvan Evans, Edwin Evans, Mr Rufus Owen took up the negative side, and was in turn R. B. Evans. C. H. N. Evans, ies, Edward Hughes, and D. J. "as taken, the affirmative was five. The singing of Hen mated the meeting.

CARNO. OBITUARY.—With much regret we have to announce the death of Miss M. E. Rees, the beloved and youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Rees, Maesypandy, late Gwastadgoed, Cemmes Road, which took place last Friday week after a long and severe illness. Tho deceased, who was only eighteen years of age, possessed a high Christian character. Hie remains were taken to Cemmes Road by train from Carno, thence by road to Sammah, Cwmllynau, the place of interment, on Wednesday. Her favourite hymn was "0 fryniau Caersalem ceu gweled, Holl daith yr amamalwch i gyd, &c." Dr Evans, Sammah, Rev J. Jones, (Llew Cynfal), and Rev T. Hughes, Carno, were the officiating ministers. The funeral was one of the largest ever witnesed in the neighbourhood. Great sympathy is felt with the family in their bereavement. The funeral arrangements were under the care of Mr Edward Lewis, Newtown. <

NEWTOWN. RATE OF PROFIT REDUCED on Bibles, Prayer Books, Fancy and Leather Goods, making PAKIC AND SON'S the cheapest house in Montgomeryshire. Books, Annuals, Diaries, Cards, Musical Insttuments, &c. [Advt.) GOSPEL TEMPERANCE MISSION.—A very successful meeting was held in the Crescent Chapel on Sunday evening, when appropriate addresses were delivered by Mr Charles, Brecon College, and Rev. J. Davies, Berriew. Mr Rd. Williams occupied the chair, and Mr Gittins kindly acted as accompanist. It being Temperance Sunday, temperance sermons were preached in several of the Nonconformist Churches. N.W.W.T.U.—A tea in connection with the New- town branch of the North Wales Women's Temper- ance Union was held in the Crescent Schoolroom on I Tuesday evening, after which a public meeting was held, the Rev E. Parry presiding. Mrs Jacob Jones (of Rbyl) secretary to the N.W.W.T.U., gave a very I earnest and interesting address. A hearty vote of I thanks was passed to the speaker. Several new pledges were taken. OF COURSE, you intend paying a visit to the Music Saloon, 4A Broad-street, because it will afford you an opportunity of seeing what can be offered in Newtown in musical instruments. Support home trade if prices are equal. CRESCENT LITERARY SOCI--ITY.-The fortnightly meeting of this society was held in the Schoolroom on Friday evening-. Mr R. Williams, F.R.H.S., pre- sided, and there was a good attendance. Four able and interesting papers were read dealing with missionary work as follows :—" Misssionary work in Brittany," Miss Katie Lowe; Robert Moffat," Miss Despoina Jones Zenana work in India," Miss Maud Edmunds F. C. Roberts of Tientsin," Miss Sally Davies. The author of the last mentioned paper was Miss Katie Jones. PLEASE DON'T READ THIS.—Mrs Hannah Williams, wholesale and retail Coal Merchant, 38 Pool-road, Newtown, is now open to supply excellent coals, in small or large quantities, at prices warranted to com- pare with any in the market. Intending purchasers would find it to their advantage to invite quota- tions.—[Advt.] GOLF CLUB—The following are the scores in the handicap for the Ashford Silver Cup, fourth round -J Hatherill, 101, less 2-99; P. Wilson Jones, 105, less 6—99; M. Owen, 112, less 13-99; O. D. S. Taylor, 106, less 6-100; D. H. Lewis, 113, less 13- 100; G. Astley, 119, less 13-106; J. T. C. Gittins, 122, less 12-110. Nett aggregate scores for the 4th round P. Wilson Jones, 384; M. Owen, 385; O. D. S. Taylor, 388; J. Hatherill, 392; D. H. Lewis, 392; G. Astley, 411; J. T. C. Gittins, 443. SPECIAL NOTICE.—To Grocers, Fishmongers, &c. Mr DAVID EVANS, 14 Severn-street, has made arrangements with the best fish curers in the trade to supply their Reds, Bloaters, Kippers, and Haddock at Wholesale Prices. Carrots and Potatoes also at Lowest Prices. Best cured Reds box containing 30, Is 1d. Fresh Canadian Eggs for cooking purposes. —[Advt]. THE FAIR.—At the fair on Monday there was a small supply of sheep and pigs. Very little business was done in the sheep trade, the demand' being restricted, and prices lower. Wether mutton made 6d to 6Jd per lb. The greater part of the pigs remained unsold, the trade being very slow. Pork pigs fetched 4d. There was a fair supply of store cattle on Tuesday, and also an increased demand for small bullocks, but other sorts were unsaleable. Some good cows with calves sold well. The horse fair was very quiet, but good horses were inquired for. SOIREE.—A parish soiree, in aid of the National Schools, took place in the Public Hall on Thursday evening. There was a crowded audience and each item of the programme was vigorously applauded. An excellent collection of action songs, polkas, tableaux, dances, &c., had been drawn up by the Rev G. Roberts, to whose energetic ability the success of the soiree was largely due. The tableaux were arranged by Mrs Kershaw and the Misses Macrone, and were greatly appreciated, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales," deserving special mention. The representation of Blue Beard was strikingly performed by Mr C. M. Kershaw, and evinced loud roars of laughter. The action songs by the school children were very commendable. Little sailors was exceptionally well rendered, and concluded with a clever realisation of the horn pipe dance by Mr Harry Morgan, who was attired in sailor's costume. Mr R. M. Brown's band was in attendance, and acquitted themselves with their usual ability. The members of the Girls' Friendly Society kindly sup- plied tea and refreshments. The programme is as follows :—March action song, Little Sailors'; polka, Holly Bush'; tableau, < Nurses past and present'; barn dance, Artist's Model'; tableau, Blue Beard'; vaise, Trilby will be true'; tableau, 'Fortune telling'; quadrille, 'Arabian Nights tableau, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales'; valse, nd Heliotrope'; tambourine drill; lancers, My Girl'; I duet,' Friendship,' Mrs Purchasand Rev G. Roberta barn dance, Piccaninies action song, Gipsies'; ¡ valse, 'Shop Girl' comic song, By the sad s waves,' Mr W. R. Wood; quadnlle, Marguerite valse, On Summer seas'; barn dance, Pop Corn t lancers,' Gaiety Girl'; Circassian circle.

TREFEGLWYS. LITERARY SOCIETY.-At the first meeting held at Gleinant Schoolroom on Friday evening, Mr E. atkins presided, and delivered an address. Com- petitions were won by Miss M. Evans, Master Freddy Evans, Messsrs R. Tanner, and D. Jarman, Master George Jenkins, Miss T. Watkins, Miss Elizabeth Jones, Messrs J. B. Jones, and D. Williams. Rev. J. D. Jones, and Mr R. Evans, acting as adjudjeators. Messrs E. D. Evans, E. Tilsley, R. Evans, and M. Williams, took part in the miscellaneous programme.

WELSHPOOL. ¡ HÜRF. FAIR.—There was but a small supply of horses in the Smithfield on Monday. éood draught horses made fair prices. SUCCESS.—Messrs F. C. Williams, F. Hiles, and G. L. Davies, of the Grammar School, have gained elementary certificates in Pitman's Shorthand. THE REV. J. JENKINS, late curate of Gresford, has been appointed curate of Welshpool in the place of the Rev. A. Lewis, who left for Blackheath last week. "PREHISTORIC MAN." -31r S. Copnall lectured on this subject to a well-attended meeting of the Literary and Social Union held on Friday evening, under the chairmanship of the Vicar. SPECIAL SERVICES.—Evangical services have been conducted during the past week at the Hope Chapel, by the Rev. Jacob Wilson, assisted by the local men in the district. The meetings have been well at- tended. PROPOSED COTTAGE HOSPITAL.-There is a move- ment on foot in the town in favour of marking the Queen's long reign, by the establishment of a cottage hospital, or failing that, the creation of a district nursing association. BELL RINGERE;At the annual meeting on Tues- day, the Rev. D. G. Davis (Vicar), presiding, the Hon. Sec. (Rev. T. Hughes), announced a balance of £ 5 Os lOd. Two years ago there was a deficit of .£10 owing to special expenses. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR SOCIETY.—A young mem- bers' tea took place at the Primitive Methodist Chapel on Thursday, the proceeds to be devoted towards the Christmas Effort. Messrs D. J. Jones, and J. Jasper, presided at the tables, assisted by Messrs E. Evans, G. Crowe, and C. Dudley. A fair sum was realized. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—.—At the Borough Police Court, on Monday, before Messrs W. Rogers and M. Jehu. John Owen Jones, and Charles Jones, brothers, hailing from Salford, and Uriah Bereford, of Derby, hawker, were charged by P.C. Roberta with being drunk and disorderly in Berriew-street, on Saturday night. Fined 2s including costs, and ordered to leave the town at once, which they did. TEMPLAR HALL.—Gospel temperance services were conducted at this place on Sunday. Mr David Jones, J.P., presided over an afternoon meeting, and at 8-15 Mr S. J. Evans, M.A. Traethlawn, presided over a large audience. Excellent addresses wore given by the Chairman and the Rev T. C. Jones, and solos were beautifully rendered by Miss May Humphreys and Miss Lizzie Jones. Mr Alfred Jones presided at the harmonium. ABUSING HIS MOTHER-iN-LAW.At the Town Clerk's office on Thursday, Messrs W. Rogers and D. Jones imposed a fine of 9s upon John Gardner, Bowl- ing Green Lane, for using threatening and abusive language to his mother-in-law, Mrs Hannah Davies. They also ordered him to bo bound over in the sum of X5 to be of good behaviour for six months. During the hearing defendant's wife was removed from Court for interrupting the proceedings. TEMPLAR HALL.—On Thursday last, the Welshpool temperance friends were entertained to a capital pro- gramme given by a Newtown party. The following were the items:—Address, Chairman, Bro. George Newell; song, Bro. D. Hamer; recitation, Bro. Rd. Lewis; trio, Hamer Bros.; song, Bro. Charles Pryce; recitation, Bro. Walter Gordon; recitation, Bro. J. C. C. Davies; song, Bro. E. Goodwin; recitation, Bro. G. Newell; song, Bro. John Hamer; recitation, Bro. Robert Brown. A temperance sketch followed, entitled the Vacant Chair. There was a large attend- ance. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—The Sunday School anni- versary of this place of worship was held on Sunday (yesterday), when the Rev T. C. Jones (pastor) preached in the morning A sermon for children," and in the evening on the Sunday School." There was a large congregation at the evening service, and solos were rendered by Miss Maggie Davies and Mr Dan Jones. Mr J. Lester Mills presided at the organ. In the afternoon a miscellaneous service was given to a large audience. Dr Beddow was the chairman. Each item of the programme was admirably sustained, and the organ solos weie listened to with rapt atten- tion. Collections were made in aid of the Sunday School funds. SOCIAL EVENING.—In connection with the Pres- byterian Literary Society a social evening was held in the Council Chamber on Friday evening, there being a large number present. The tea tables were presided over by Mrs T. R. Morris, Mrs E. Hughes, and Mrs H. Reese, assisted by Miss Davies, Victoria Terrace, Miss M. E. Owen, Trade Hall, Miss Maggie Davies and Miss Davies, High-street, and Mr Albert Davie3. Views were afterwards given and explained by Dr Beddoe, Messrs J. H. Davies, and James Williams, and Rev T. Jones. Mr T. Edwards manipulated the lantern. Games foilowed. Tho arrangements were admirably carried out by Misses Davies, M. E. Owen, M. Davies, and N. Davies. POACHING CASE.—At the Borough Police Court on ¡ Wednesday, before Messrs D. P. Owen and M. Jehu, I David Ruscoe, of Bowling Green Lane, was brought I up in custody by P.C. Rowlands, and charged under the Poaching Prevention Act, with being in illegal possession of three rabbits, and two nets, and resist- ing the police. P.C. Rowlands stated about six o'clock that morning he was standing in a passage adjoining the prisoner's house. Having been in there a few minutes he saw a dog which ho knew belonged to prisoner, and about five minutes afterwards the prisoner came down Gittins' Passage. When he came within about two yards of witness he jumped out of the passage, and the prisoner ran down another entry, and into a house, but he managed to lay bold of him before the prisoner could shut the door. Ruscoo then became very violent, and threw a net tied up in a handkerchief into the back-kitchen. Witness had to use his staff before he could master the prisoner, then he said I will come, Rowlands." On the way to the police station the prisoner dropped a rabbit in the street, and on searching him f1.t the police station he found two more rabbits 6n him. The prisoner was fined £ ~i including costs, or one month's imprisonment with hard labour for the first offence, and X5 including costs for the second, making two months.' The prisoner not paying the fines was conveyed to Salop gaol.

TREGYNON. NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—H.M. Inspector reports "a fairly good examination on the whole." Next year the annual inspection is to be omitted. The school was re-opened on Monday, having been closed owing to an outbreak of sore throat. ¡

CAERSWS. CONCERT AT CLATTER.—Mr R. Jones, J.P., Per- theirin, presided on Thursday at a concert in aid of the Shiloh Wesleyan Chapel funds. Miss Rosa Thomas, Derwenog, Messrs Evans, Matthews, Davies, H. Phillips, Griffiths, G. Evans Lewis, and the Llan- wnog Glee Party contributed to an excellent pro- gramme.

LLANGURIG. PARISH COUNCIL.—It appears that this Council has no business to transact. It is about thtee months since the last meeting was held, but the agenda for Friday last contained only two items, viz.(I) reading the minutes of last meeting, and (2) any other general business. The village is without lamps, although some dangerous places have to be passed without a library room without a recreation ground; without a railway, although five miles from the nearest market town; and many cottagers without "three acres and a cow." Still the inhabitants do not complain.

CEMMES ROAD. ACCIDENT.—While Mr John Lewis, platelayer, Cemmes Road, was engaged in cutting hedges on the side of the line, he accidentally received a blow in the eye by a spray from the hedge. Mr Lewis is under the care of Dr Edwards, but it is feared he will lose hie eye. ACCIDEN-r.-On Wednesday night, while Mr Thos. Jones, postman, was riding his bicycle on the Com- mins Coch road, a person, who was riding a machine in the opposite direction, came in contact with him, causing Jones to fall and sustain a nasty wound on the forehead. He is progressing favourably.

MONTGOMERY. POLICE CASE.—At the Borough Session on Thursday, before Messrs E. R. James and J. Davies, an attendance order was made against the child of Benjamin Morris, Stalloe Cottage.— Several other school cases were adjourned. W. Jones, Heightley,was fined 25s including costs for assaulting Ephraim Williams at tlie Dragon Hotel. At the County Sessions before the same magistrates fines of 2s nd and costs were imposed in a number of school attendance cases.—Benjamin Jenkins, Werndu, was fined 5s on the information of Mr W. P. Hole, for allowing swine to stray. THE ARMENIAN ATROCITIES.—What is voted by general opinion to be the best of the meetings which have taken place in connection with the Mutual Improvement Society was held in the Presbyterian Schoolroom on Friday evening. The subject for debate was the Eastern Question," upon which the Rev. J. Davies gave a very able address. Mr Thomas Soley presided over a large and influential gathering.

LLANFAIR. GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—Mrs Humphreys, North and South Wales Bank, and Mrs Humphrey?, Mount Einion, had the monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon, A number of songs enlivened the proceeding. TEMPERANCE.—A well attended meeting was held at the Congregational Chapel, on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the local branch of the Women's Temper- ance League. The Rev John Evans, C.M., presided Stirring addresses were also delivered by the Revs M. I. Jones (B), D. Gwynue Lewis (C), and D. Angel Richards (W). Songs were given by Miss Jones, Tyinawr, Miss Maggie Astley, Empress House, and Mr J. Thomas Astley, Sycamore House. The meetimg terminated with votes of thanks to the chairman and others 011 the motion of Miss Pritchard, Fair View, seconded by Mrs Theodore. Market Square. Mrs Eilis, Victoria House, and Mr T Tilsley Roberts were the accompanists. PUTTY SESSIONS, Saturday.—Before Rev S. Reed and Messrs T. J. Hounsfield and Thomas Watkin.—Robert Davies charged William Jones, Pantymilwyr, with, assaulting him on the night of October 10th. There was a cross-summons. Jones was fined ;Cl. The charge against Davies was dismissed.—Eyaa Mumford for being drunk and disorderly was fined 5s.Edward Thomas, junior, and Charles James were fixe(i 28 !Sd each for being drunk.—Jane Roberts for stealing a small door pout waa fined 28 6d. LLANFAIR AND DISTRICT TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. -At a well-attended meeting of the above association held at Llanfair laat Saturday, the following resolutions were unanimously passed That this association agrees to the principle of rate aid to Voluntary Schools, pro- vided that public control in some shape or other accom- panies it." "That a certain part from the rate aid be earmarked for the personal bomefit of the teacher." Seeing that irregular attendance is a great hindrance to the progress and welfare of the scholars, as well as injurious to the finances of a scheel, this meeting urges the educational authorities of the district to enforce the bye-laws requiring regular attendance, and calls upon the magistrates io give more effective assistance to the authorities."

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HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOUNDS. HARRIERS. Thursday, December 3 Penegoes FOXHOUNDS. Wednesday, December 2 Bwlcheinion Friday, December 4 Brynllwvdwyn At 10. THE UNITED HOUNDS. Saturday, December 5 .Kerry At 10-45. EVANS' NOTED FISH STORES. Arrival of Fresh Fish every Morning at 5 a.m. FRESH OYSTERS DAILY-Is. 2d. per score. FRESH CANADIAN EGGS for Cooking Purposes. RABBITS & GAME Purchased to any Extent. Agent for HEDGE'S Pork Pies and Sausages. PURE ENGLISH YEAST, "SAFE" BRAND, 2oz. Id. Shops Supplied at 5J per lb. PURE MALT VINEGAR 3d per qt. EVANS. SEVERN STREET, NEWTOWN. [ESTABLISHED 1861.1

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS. DEATHS. BREEZE.—November 27th, at Kerry, Edith Lilian Breeze, aged 12 years. CF.ANNA(-IE .-November 20th, at High-st., Newtown, James Alfred Lionel Crannage, aged 2 years. EVANs.-Novembor 22nd, at Pandy Factory, Towyn, Edward Evans, aged 60 years. GOUGH.—November 17th, at 132, Frankwell, Shrews- bury, Harr'ette, wife of R. Gough, and daughter of the late Mr Jones, Broad-street, Newtown, aged 43 years. JONEs.-November 13th, Thomas Jones, Rhos-y- Brith-dir, Llanrhaiadr, near Oswestry, aged 79 years. PALMER.—November 26th, at the Cross, Newtown, Joseph Palmer, aged 84 years. ROWLANDS. November 22nd, Richard Rowlands, Esgairfraidd, Trefeglwys, aged 75 years. ROWLANDS.—November 25th, at the Pendre, Caersws, Jane, wife of the late David Rowlands, aged 76 years. REEs.-November 20th, at Maesypandy, Llanwnog, Margaretfca Ellen Rees, aged 18 years. SAVAGE.Novemoor 23rd, at Llandinam, Edward Savage, aged 66 years. SMITH.—November 25th, of consumption, at Great Yarmouth, Minnie Smith, niece of Mrs Driver, Vine Villa, Newtown, aged 28 years. WILLIAMS. November 24th, at Aberystwyth, William Williams, chief H.M. Inspector of Schools for Wales, aged 63 years. Printed and Published by John Phillips, (Frott Terrace, LLmllwchaiam), and William Pugh Phillips (19, Broad-street, Newtown,) at St. MaryTi Plating Works, 014 Church-otmt.. Newtown