The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

NEWTOWN. IT WILL PAT YOU. to pay a visit to the County Music Salon, Broad-street, Newtown. Enol TSH YEAST,—English Y^ast, Safe and brands. Fresh daily. Shops supplied at flowest prices.-BEBB, Confectil-,tier, Newtown. [Ad SPRING Suow.-The Newest styles in Spring Millinery at Misses Goodwin, 7, Market-street. bailor Hats in great variety now on view. [Advt. I ALL INVALIDS take Liebig Meat and Malt Wine, 1/9 and 3/- per bottle; Coca Wine, 1,9 And 3/- per bottle OolmanV Wincarnia, 2/9 and 4/6 per bottle. Finest Tent Wine," non- alcoholic, for Sacramental purposes, 1/7 per bottle. -Agent J CROFT LEWIS, Grocer. 47, Broad- street, Newtown. [ADVT. REECE'S, the Toffee Shop, are giving away a tb,ausand silver-plated articles to purchasers of Cream and Honey Toffee. Look in their windows. It will pay you. 13, Broad-street, 11, Market- street, and Market Hall, Newtown. [Advt. IF YOU WANT a Really Good Hair Brush, E. H. MORGAN, Jeweller and Fancy Goods Dealer, haa s Cfrand Selection, at very reasonable prices. See the New Whalebone Brushes; Stimulates and Promotes Growth of the Hair. Hasu-no-Hana, Phul-nona (as used by lwyolty), and other Scents in Stock. r Advt. TEST THE STRENGTH OF ENGLISH YEAST.— "Safe Brand" 2.3 per cent. stronger than any tmown yeast; absolute pure; not effected by heat or cold. Has maintained its reputation for the last ten years against aU others. Trade supplied. —Sole agent for Montgomeryshire: DD. EVANS, Fish Market, Severn-street, Newtown; Sub- Agents Welshpool, Montgomery, Llanfair, Lhmidloes, etc. MR JOHN ASTLEY has been appointed nevrs- MAN for the sale of the EXPRESS in Newtown And district. THE EDUCATION ACT.—We are informed that Mr Lloyd-George, M.P., will address a public meeting in Newtown early c'?xt month. WE are pleased to learn that Mr DAVID LEWIS, Meirion House, has taken th J large and commo- dious premises known as liondon House, and in- tends opening same about the Middle of April. EFFICIENT VACCINATION.—We are pleased to learn that Dr Harold Palmer (the public vaccinator) has again thi:o. year been awarded the special grant for efficieut vaccination in the district. PRESENTATION.—On Monday, Mr Fred Morgan, one of the Co-operative Society's bakers, was ciade the recipient of a handsome watch guard and pendant on the occasion of his leaving the town for America. The Manager (Mr F. C. Evans) made the presentation on behalf of the employees, and, in company with several col- leagues, spoke in praise of Mr Morgan as a fellow •workmen. Mr Morgan suitably returned thanks. FLORODORA/'—On Tuesday evening this well- tnown musical comedy was presented at the |> Public Hall by Mr Ben Greet s Company. There was a large audience, and the performance was i of a high class order, the singing being especially meritorious. Mr Fred Dart ably supplied the comic element as Tweedlepvuicli, and hib appear- _TlQ xtma oIwqvg th", ern" fnr an mifchnrsfc of "a. A"'A. CDirth. The other parts were also well-sustained, and the comedy was most T joy able. CRESCENT YOUNG MEN'" GUILD.—The weekly meeting of the above Guild was held on Saturday swening last, Mr G. Edwards in the chair. The attendance was a record for this session. An excellent programme of vocal and instrumental -4music was provided by Messrs Lot Lloyd, S. Humphreys, L. Morgan, G. A. Da vies, Pryce, T. Pugh, W. Stanley, E. R. Andrew, and the brothers Llew., Glyn, and Willie Morgan, whilst Mr W. Townson gave a graphic French-Canadian weading. It was unanimously agreed that the .mleeting was the most successful of any held this session. WELSH LITERARY SOCIETT.—On Friday night, 20th inst, a meeting was held at the New-road schoolroom, the Rev G. GriEths occupying the chair. Mr R. Jones, Bryatirion opened a debate an the affirmative on "r 3 there a belief in breams, or is there any significance to dream ? In the absence of D.C.C. Williams, Mr E. Thomas, Dolafon, kindly took up the subject in the negative. Remarks and experiences were related fcy Mr R. Eees, Mr R. W. Davies Mr Moses Owen, Jlr R. Hamer, and the Cnairman, in which they found reason to believe and not to believe. The rmati ve was carried by a majority of three. THE new Education Act engaged the considera- tion of the Bachelor's Literary Society on Monday evening. Mr A. I. Guest ably and very fairly set forth the main purposes of the measure, the operation of which, he contended, was calculated to secure a higher standard of educational,, efficiency. On the other hand Mr R. E. Williams denounced the Act as the prodigy of priestcraft, and as a violation of the principle of representa- -tion for taxation," and as unjust to the interests of Nonconformists. A spirited debate ensued, and ultimately on a division the negative view of the Act was sustained by eight votes to seven. To- might Ir Anderson, the ageat for the Dolforgan j>state will deliver a lecture oa electricity as the fSttifa pewer. THE HoW & FSTE.—The Committee of the Newtown Horticultural Society have been fortunate in securing the services of most com- petent judges for the various sections Of their ow and fete to be held on the 13th August .next. The following gentlemen have already consented to act:-Horticultuml section, Mr J. Lambert, Powis Castle Gardens, Mr J. Birch, Shotton Hall Gardens, Shrewsbury, Mr G. Phillips, Sundorne Castle Gardens, Shrewsbury, and Mr W. Rothwell, Leighton Gardens; farm produce, Mr E. H. Morria. Chirbury, and Mr ITrank Langford, Court Calmore; butter, etc., Mr U. Thomson, Welshpool; dogs, poultry, pigeons, cats, rabbits, and cage birds, Mr T. H. Stretch, Ormskirk; horse leaping and turn-outs, Col. Lea Jones, Maenol, Llanidloes, and Mr John Jones, Colwyn Bay. The prize list has this year been considerably extended, and upwards of X150 will t>fe offered for competition. The Committee are arranging for a first-class programme of stage performances. THE CLOSING SOIREE of the session in con- election with the W esley Guild attracted upwards persons on Thursday evening. The RevJ. B. Edwards presided, and the following programme was well sustained :—Quartette, Soldiers Fare- well,' Taylor Quartette; recitation, Miss Lily avies; solo, i or all eternity, Miss Lydia Williams; mouth organ solo, Mr Henry Jones (Caersws) solo, 'Calvary,'Mr C. T. M. Taylor; treading, Miss Evans; solo,' Children of the city,' Miss E. J. Taylor; instrumental trio, Misses Williams and Mr Dan George; quartette,' Home eweet home,' Taylor Quartette; recitation, Miss Woodnutt; solo, Flying Dutchman,' Mr G. M. Evans; flute solo, Whistling polka, Mr Dan George; mouth organ solo, Mr Henry Jones; recitation, Miss Hilda Owen solo, I Edinboro', Town,' Mias Lizzie Williams solo, Once again,' Mr O. D. S. Taylor; concertina solo, Mr .V. Stanley; quartette, Sleep gentle lady,' Taylor Quartette. During an interval the mem- rs of the Guild handed light refreshments ground. Mr D. W. Oliver ably accompanied the various items. PUBLIC HALL.—On Friday evening the E.W.W. Kucreation Society's Cinderella dance and social 4evening was held in this hall, and proved to be the most successful entertainment of the season. About three hundred dancers were present, and owing to the splendid condition of the floor, for 4which Mr J. Bennett deserves praise, the dancing was of a most enjoyable character. The Cedewain Quadrille Band. whose fine performances are well •raown, furnished sweet music to everyone's satisfaction. The dance programme was inter- tipersed with vocal selections. The first of the it3ms was a double quartette party (ably con- ducted by Mr G. M. Evans) entitled Comrades' 4tong of hope.' For their fine effort the party aeceived a vigorous encore. Messrs J. H. and Btuart Humphreys, by request, sang Excelsior' an their usual style, and were also encored. Tobermory,' a Scotch comic by Mr Dick Thomas, forought down the house, and the song was loudly are-demanded. The Glee Party again gave a fine rendering of Oh, who will o'ör the downs,' being again encored. Mr Charles Benbow with Come out of that at once,' furnished more of the comic ent, and aroused roars of laughter. Mr Ernest Owen acted as accompanist. In the attpper room ping-pong tournaments were held tinder the direction of Mr Chas. Williams, which were thoroughly successful. In the competition -confined to the members of the Recreation ♦Society, the first prize was gained by Master W. Owen, and the second by Master Geo. Parry, while in the open A. N. Other proved successful, Viii Powell being second. Other games were indulged in, and a thoroughly pleasant evening was spent. Refreshments were supplied by Williams and Co., Kerry-road, in their usual excellent style. The duties of M.C. were most efficiently carried out by Mr T. F. Benbow.

WELSHPOOL. I THE NE-YY LINF,An arrangement L, been made whereby Messrs Humphrey Jones and Son, Hall-streat, are enabled to offer compact, etiong, well-made, artistic, up-to-date Wringers and Mangles, at v?ry low prices. They invite your enquiries.—{Advt.] MR. C. H. GWYNNE, newsagent, Broau'itreet, Welshpool, has been appointed our district agent, and all orders for copies of the Express should be addressed to him. Advertisement orders and all other communications should be forwarded to our district representative,—Mr E. O. Morgan, 10, Gungrog-road, Welshpool. HOCKEY.—Oa Thursday the Welshpool hockey team played their return match with Crownaere, Shrewsbury (mixad), at Shrewsbury. The bomè- sters won a good game by seven goals to five. PERSONAL.—The Earl of Powis arrived in London yesterday from India and will proceed to Walcot to-day (Monday) The Countess of Powis disembarked at Marseilles and will-stay on the Eiviera for a fortnight. THE CO-OPERATIVE MOVEMENT.—TLO VV elsh- pool and Distiiot Co-operative Society, Limited, have secured commodious premises, m Brook- street, and business will be commenced on Satur- day next. A 1-irge number of members have been enrolled, a capable manager appointed, and there is every prospect of success. CONFIRMATION SERVICE.—There was a large congregation at the parish church on Tuesday when the Confirmation service was conducted by the Bishop of St. Asaph, assisted by the Vicar (Rev Grimaldi Davis). The following is the number of candidates from the several paiishes: Welshpool m, Guilsfield 25, Buttington 2: Pool Quay 10, Castle Caereinion 8, making a total of 159. GOOD TJOHI-I.AKY—On Tuesday evening the members of the Welshpool United Lodge of Good Templars were entertained to an excellent pro- gramme by the local branch of the British Women's Temperance Union. Mrs D. J. Jones presided, and able addresses were delivered by the President, Mrs Cook, and Mrs Jamos. Solos, reci- tations, Ac were given by Miss Thomson. Miss James, Master Victor James, Miss May Jonea, and Miss PritcharcL I.OG,T.-A.t the" Homeof Welcome Lodge on Wednesday evening sympathetic reference! v, ere made to the death of Mr. W. S. Caine, M.P., and tribute paid to the great work he had done for the Temperance movement, by Messrs E. Jones. f.. D. T. Watkin, and J. T. Williams. A very able paper on Bible Temperance was read by Mr. Watkin, which was followed by a profitable discussion in which Messrs R. Powell, E. Jones, J.T. Williams, J B. Jones, and J, Davies, took part. MONTG'W'TITSHTRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIA" TIOS.-It was decided at a meeting of a commit- tee of the above association on Monday last to offer prizes for shire mares in four new classes, namely brood mares with foal, three year, and two year olds, and yearlings. Entries will be confined to exhibitors who have not exhibited at the London or Royal Show within the last five years. The prizes mean an addition of .£24 to the prize money. Other alterations are also contemplated. THE PROPERTY MARKET.—Several lots of valuable freehold property were put up for sale by public auction at the Royal Oak Hotel on Friday afternoon by Mr Edgar Hickman, of the firm of Mussrs Hickman and Son. The principal lot was that desirable residence Bryntirion," with pleasure grounds, situate in Salop-read, for which no offer was made. A five acre field with cottage and garden was started at JE500 and bought in at £ oW. Lot 3 comprised three houses in Church-street, for which no bids were forth- coming. THE FAir.There was a small supply of stock in the SmithfieJd on Monday, but the tone of the market was good. Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole disposed of about 50 fat cattle at their wart. The best lots averaged 6d. to 7d. per lb. The supply of wether mutton was short, but a few pens of choice sheep made 91 d. per lb. There was a larger supply of pigs in the fair than has been seen for some time, and prices ruled good. Messrs J. Hickman & Son also sold a large num- ber of sheep, pigs, and calves at their mart and satisfactory prices were realized. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Dr Sowerby, which occurred at his residence in Salop-road on Wednesday morning last at the age of 81 years. The. deceased was a native of the town, and at an early age was articled to the medical profession with the late Dr Harry Jones of Severn-street. He continued his studies in London, and took the degrees of M.R.C.S. and L.S.A. (Lond.), afterwards practising at Lough- borough. He remained there for 37 years and retired to Welshpool in 1880. He was of a kind and charitable disposition, and his death is much regretted. The funeral took place on Saturday. DEATH OF MR. DAVID WALL, J.P.—Death has robbed Welshpool of one of its most respected and oldest inhabitants in the person of Mr David Wall, J.P" who died at his residence in Salop- road on Saturday morning, Mr Wall was, we believe, the oldest inhabitant of the town, having attained the great age of 92 years. The deceased gentleman was a son of the late Mr John Wall, who, many years ago, carried on an extensive business as a draper and clothier in Welshpool. His son carried on the business very successfully until some twenty years ago, when he retired. Deceased was a staunch Churchman, but took no part in public affairs. He was a member of the borough bench of magistrates. He was a familiar figure at the Free Library, and was there only a week prior to his death. He leaves a widow and a large family, with whom much sympathy is expressed. CONCERT AT NEW-STREET SCHOOLROOM.— Notwithstanding the boisterous state of the weather, there was an excellent attendance in the above Schoolroom on Thursday evening, the occa- sion being marked by a first-class entertainment which had been arranged by the genial and inde- fatigable conductor of New-street choir (Mr A. E. Bond). For the last two or three years it has been the rule with the leading friends connected with this place of worship to make themselves responsible for holding entertainments, by which means a large sum has been raised in aid of the church funds. This time it fell to Mr Bond's turn, and this gentleman is to be warmly con- gratulated upon securing such excellent talent for his entertainment. The programme was unique in every respect, because it was entirely sustained by the leading singers of the neighbour- ing town of Newtown, under the conductor- ship of Mr W. Jenkins. The Rev. J. Hugh Edwards (Newtown) made an ideal chairman, and his racy remarks were received with much accept- ance. It would be invidious to single out any individual performance, for it was universally ad- mitted that Aach and all who took part maintained their high reputation-whether it was in the delivery of songs, duets, or quartets. The part- singing was voted a rich musical treat, the light and shade and balance of parts being well attended to. We shall be pardoned if we refer to Mr W. Francis's efforts, without which the programme would not have been complete. He was "just in the usual way" a great success. Miss Cissie Evans was the accompanist to the party, the onerous duties connected therewith being most effi- ciently discharged. Miss Evans also contributed a pianoforte solo, the clever execution of which testified that she was an instrumentalist of a high order. Mr Richard Powell moved, and Mr John Jones seconded, the vote of thanks to the Chairman and entertainers, expressing a desire that they would pay the New-street church another visit in the near future. The Chairman replied.—After the concert the Newtown friends were entertained to a splendid supper by Mr and Mrs Bond at their residence in Broad-street.—The following is the programme: Part-song, The King'; pianoforte solo, 'Romance,' Miss Cissie Evans; song,' Will o' the Wisp,' Mr W. Jenkin3; song, 'The Nightingale's Trill,' Miss Maggie Turner, encored; duet, Must I depart,' Miss Vinnie Jones and Mr W. Francis, encored; song, The Garonne,' Mr J. H. Humphreys song,' The dear Homeland,' Miss Vinnie Jones; quartette, This world is all a fleeting show,' Miss Turner, Mrs Richards, Messrs W. Parry and W. Jenkins; song, Rolling o'er the Foam,' Mr Stuart Hum- phreys, encored; part-song,' There is music by the river,' encored. Part 2. Part-song, 'The cloud-cap't towers,' encored; duet, 'The Two Patriots,' Messrs J. H. and S. Humphreys; song, Love's Old Sweet Song,' Mrs W. Jenkins; song, Because I love you,' Mr W. Parry; duet,' Tell me where is fancy bred,' Miss Turner and Mr Stuart Humphreys; song,' My Robin is shy,' Miss Vinnie Jones, encored; song, Queen of the Earth,' Mr Stuart Humphreys, encored; duet, Only one boy,' Miss Vinnie Jones and Mr W. Francis, encored; song, 'Let me dream again,' Miss Maggie Turner; German Volkslied, Fare- well finale,' The Land of my Fathers' and God save the King,' Mr J. H. Humphreys taking the solo in the former, and Miss Turner in the latter.

LLANDINAM. IT gives us pleasure to learn that Mr J. H. Benbow Rees, son of Mr H. E. Rees, of the Lion Inn, has successfully passed the Board of Trade's examination as a second class engineer. Mr Rees' experiences in the late war in South Africa will be remembered, and how his friends friends in this neighbourhood substantially welcomed him on his return heme. It is very creditable that he should in so short a space of time as eighteen months experience of sea- service so far advance his promotion as to secure this certificate, and all his numerous friends here feel strongly hopeful that his future career will be as rapid and successful.

MANAFON. THE FUNERAL of Mrs Jones, Lower Mill, took place on Saturday, when the remains were in- terred in the Parish churchyard. The Rev, L, W. Davies, Rector of Manafon, conducted the service, and the Rev. D. B. Edmunds, of Tregynon, read the lesson. Notwithstanding the rough weather a large gathering filled the Parish church, and was representative of the country for miles around, FIRE-A fire occurred at the Beehive Inn in the early hours of Sunday morning week, but was luckily extinguished before it had assumed serious proportions. Mr Thomas, the Beehive, becoming aware of a smell of burning wood, searched the house and perceived smoke issuing from the roof. It was then discovered that the fire was behind a grate in one of the bedrooms. He managed with some assistance to extinguish it and it was found that two large beams had been burnt through. These beams which were 10 inches thick were of very old hard oak and it was no doubt due to this fact that the fire had not burned more rapidly and so become a serious blaze. There is no doubt that the fire originated from the large fire which was being kept up in the bedroom where Mr Thomas's little child lay ill and has since died.

BETTWS. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of this Council was held on Thursday, March 20th, when there were present-Messrs Richard Jones, J. H. Jones, R. P. Jones, T. Whitticase, D. Rogers, and J. George.—Mr R Jones was voted to the chair.— After the minutes bad been signed, Mr J. H. Jones presented the report he had been asked to furnish as to the appointment of overseers in the parish, and it was decided to adhere to the usual practice.—It was resolved to purchase the revised ordnance survey maps of the parish, and to hold the annual meeting of the Council on April 15th. —A further letter was read from Rev Dr Gibbings, in reference to a footpath near Dolforwyn School. —After discussion, a reply was directed to be sent intimating that when those chiefly interested had taken the initiative in putting the path in order the Council would favourably consider an application for help.—It was agreed to put up a footbridge and handrail over the brook on the path leading to Ucheldre and Vachir.—The annual parish meeting was held the same evening, when the Vicar and trustees presented and read tha accounts for last year of all the parish charities.—It was agreed to make further appli- cation to the postal authorities for a money order office and savings bank at Bettws.

LLANFAIR-CAEREINION. LLANFAIR TRADESMEN AND THE LIGHT RAILWAY. —A well-attended meeting of shopkeepers was held at Llanfair-Caereinion on Thursday, when there was a lengthy discussion with reference to the charges made by the Cambrian Railway Com- pany for the conveyance of various commodities on the new light railway from Welshpool to Llanfair (nine miles). It was unanimously decided that a petition be sent to the Cambrian Railway Company praying for a reduction of the rates which, it was stated, made carriage per rail much more expensive than the old method of road conveyance. Many of the tradespeople present said they had given orders that goods arriving at Welshpool were not to be forwarded by the light railway to Llanfair, and that their decision would not be altered until there was made a considerable reduction in the charges. LECTURE ON ALASKA.—A most interesting and instructive lecture was given to a very large audience at the Board Schools on Friday evening on Alaska" by Mr David Davies, Plasdinam. The lecture was illustrated by lantern views from photographs taken by the lecturer. Mr Davies, during the thoughtful lecture drew attention to Canada as a Colony replete with resources and opportunities for intending emigrants, it contrast- ing favourably with the overcrowded regions in the United States. Mr W. Alford Jehu, Brynavon, ably presided. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer on the motion of Mr Charles Humphreys seconded by Mr Tom Jones, Bryn- iriarth. The proceeds of the lecture are to be devoted in aid of the movement for providing Llanfair with a Market Hall.

LLANFYLLIN THIS WEEK'S MARKET PpoD ucE.-B utter Is. to Is 2d lb.; eggs 20 to 22 a Is.; fowls 4s to 5s couple. DR. OWEN EVANS, Liverpool, on behalf of the London Missionary Society, visited the Pendref Church on Wednesday evening, and preached an eloquent sermon. HOCKEY.—A hockey match was played on Friday between the Welshpool and Llanfyllin Intermediate School teams at Llanfyllin. A fast and exciting game ended in a win for the home- sters by two goals to one. LECTURE.—Professor Darlington, H.M.I.S., delivered an interesting lecture at the Town Hall on Friday evening last, under the auspices of the Myllin Literary Society, on "The Welsh in the History of the British Isles." Mr J. P. Williams, presided. PROLIFIC EWEs.-One of Mr Evans, Cefn- gribyn's three-year-old Shropshire ewes, last week, brought five lambs. lu each preceding year she brought three lambs; ewe and lambs are all well. Mr Oliver, Tyhir, Nantymeichiad, has a ewe which brought four lambs last week.

GARTHMYL. LECTUP.S.—An interesting lecture was given at the Wesleyan Church on Wednesday, by Mr Philip Carter, of Montgomery, on "General Gordon." Mr J. Lloyd Humphreys, Llanfair, presided over a good attendance.

CAERSWS. ON Thursday evening the Male Voice Party met together to bid farewell to one of their faith- ful members, Mr John Evans, railway porter, who is leaving the neighbourhood for America. Mr Cleeton was voted to the chair, and in a neat speech called upon the Conductor to present him on behalf of the party with a solid silver match- box as a token of the high esteem in which he was held by the party. In doing so the conductor dwelt upon Mr Evans's usefulness, and especially his faithfulness to the practices, and impressed on the other members of the party to follow his good example. Messrs Bradley, Parry, Bennett, Humphreys, and Meirion Evans also spoke. One and all wished Mr Evans God speed in his new home and every prosperity. In responding Mr Evans said that any words of his cfljuld not ade- quately give expression to his fgwg at that moment. He felt that he did not deserve this at their hands, but thanked them all for their kind words, and for the very useful present they had so kindly given him. It would remind him of the very happy times he had spent with them. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by singing Auld Lang Syne," and Land of my Fathers." Mr Evans left Moat Lane by the 7 train on Friday morning for Liverpool, whence he sailed by the Campania for New York.—The Caersws station staff also presented him with a silver pen and pencil.

CARNO. SICKNESS AND DEATHS. Carno is generally acknowledged one of the healthiest spots in Wales, but these last weeks it has been like a vast hospital. About two months ago measles made its appear- ance, and it has visited nearly every house where there are children. Although the schools have been closed for six weeks, the Medical Officer of Health finds it necessary to keep them closed for two weeks further, in the hopes that by that time the measles will have completed its circuit. But an enemy more fierce than the measles is ravaging the country- influenza. It has been among us many times before, but this winter has returned with more virulence, causing great havoc uti all sMes. The week before the last as many as 3 persons died in this little parish. On Wednesday (11th inst.) Miss Margaret Evans of Bryncock, and servant at Pwllydan, died at the Wynllan, and was buried on Saturday. On the same date Mrs Jones, wife of Mr Morris Jones of Hendre. cerniog, died, leaving a husband and two little child- ren to mourn her loss she was buried on Monday. On Saturday (14th inst.) Mrs Jones, wife of Mr Thomas Jones of Pwllydan died, leaving a husband ftijd two little shMres to lament sfter ner; she was buried on Wednesday. The large number at the funerals was an indication of respect and deep sym- pathy of friends, not only from Carno, but also from Llanbrynmair, Trefeglwys, Cemmaes, Corris, and various other places. The circumstances attending the sickness and death of these three comparatively young women were all nearly alike-pneu- monia completing the work. The angel of death, we are oorry to say, did not even stay here. On Fri- day (20th inst.) he again visited our bereaved friends at Pwllydan, and cut down our old friend, Mr Robert Lloyd, aged 77 (father of the above mentioned Mrs Jones), in less than a week after his beloved daughter. He had also suffered for some weeks from influenza. The funeral takes place on Monday.

AN EMINENT BIUSICIAN.Sir Alexandra Mac- kenzie left for Canada on Thursday to conduct a cycle of musical festivals which will be unpre- cedented in the history of the Dominion. Sir Alexander was interviewed by a representative of the Daily News last week and asked as to who deserved the credit for organizing the cycle ? He replied-" Mr Harriss who was trained by Sir F. Ouseley. He went out as quite a young man and became Cathedral Organist at Montreal. He is an excellent musician and has composed a Mass especially for the cycle. I consider it a very good one and how he found time for the work amid all the organizing, I cannot imagine. He has been flying about,—now in Halifax; now in Winnipeg,—getting everything ready." We are informed that Mr Harriss was formerly organist at St. Mary's Church, Welshpool.

An Alarming Death Rate. At the last meeting of the Aborystwyth Rural District Council, Dr. James, the medical officer of health for the northern district, reported that the death rate for the year worked out at 21.4 per 1,000. The birth rate was 21.9 per 1,000, slightly over the average of the last ten years. Seven villages were in need of a better supply of water. Owing to the danger of contagion he urged that spitting in public places should be stopped. In his report for the southern part, Dr. Rees reported that the birth rate was 21.7 per 1,000, and the death rate 16 per 1,000. Two out of every seven deaths were due to consumption and heart disease. He called attention to the need of a better water supply as well as better houses. Owing to the river Ystwyth having been poisoned by the lead mines there were acres of waste land along the river banks. He urged the erection of a sanator- ium for consumptives, the study of hygiene in the higher standards of the elementary schools, abundance of pure water, the carrying out of the provisions of the bye-laws with respect to the erection of new houses, and the erection of an isolation hospital with a disinfecting apparatus.

The Education Bill in Wales. The Bishop of Hereford has declined the invitation to attend a round table conference on the basis of the resolution passed at Llandrindod last month. Dr. Percival says that he has so few parishes in Wales that he feels it is better for him not to take part in the proposed discussions. Canon Thomson, asked by a 'Western Mail' correspondent what he thought of the suggested "compromise," said:—"My views of Mr Lloyd- George's proposals may be summed ap as follows: For him and his adherents their acceptance would mean victory all along the line; for the Church, not alone defeat, but surrender, absolute, final, and ignominious, of the whole position which, at present, she is set to defend, and for the integrity of which she had contended, and that success- fully, for generations past. No different or other answer should be expected of a Churchman than this." We understand (says the Daily News') that the negotiations between the leaders of Welsh Nonconformity and the Welsh Bishops, with a view to arriving at a compromise on the working of the Education Act, have been actively resumed. The intervention of English Bishops will make it very difficult to carry through a compromise affecting the whole of Wales.

THE FIFTH BORDERERS WEEKLY "SHOOTS." The first named in each Shoot are Spoon Winners. PENARTH—SATURDAY. Handicap „ „ Company. Score. Points. Corpl Reese A 40 1 Pte Blair O 42 4 Pte W. Owen B 39 6 PtePearce. C 36 2 Sergt Bluck C 36 8 Sergt Anderson C 33 8 Pte G. Willmott B 32 Pte Challinor A 32 2 Pte Edwards C 29 Cyclist Benbow B 29 Pte B. Williams B 29 Corpl W. Clayton B 29 4 Sergt Keay A 27 PteSmont. B 27 Pte A. Watkin C 26 Pte F. Woolley B 19 MACHYNLLETH-SATURDAY. L-Corpl Edwards D 42 2 Pte L. T. Jones E 43 9 Pte B. Pearce D 39 P Pte C. A. Williams E 38 2 Pte Burry E 36 13 Pte Saunders E 28 Color-Sergt Jones D 28 7 Corpl J. A. Jones E 25 4 Pte J. Burnett E 25 4 PteR. Howell D 19 Pte R. Edwards D 19 4 Sergt Pidduck E 18 4 TOWYN—WEDNESDAY. Pte D. A. Edwards F 41 Corpl J. Evans F 42 4 Corpl Daniel F 37 10 Sergt O. W. Hughes F 36 Pte M. E. Edwards F 33 — Pte A. Lewis F 31 — Corpl Rowlands F 21 —

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3Sirtl)s, Carriages, g>ea £ f)s DEATHS. HUGHES.—March 12th, Elizabeth, wife of George Hughes, Rhiwdefeity, Staylittle, aged 69 years. HubipHREys.- March 20th, Evan Humphreys, Fraithwen, Llanwyddelan, aged 74 years. LEWIS.—March 12th, Mary Lewis, Bontrhydgaled, Llangurig, aged 45 years. LLOYD.—March 20th, Robert Lloyd, Pwll-Llydan. Carno, aged 77 years. MARTIN.-March 11th, at Springfield, Kerry, Montgomeryshire, James Martin, aged 89 years. [Dumfries and New Zealand papers please copy], MILLS.-March 18th, Martha Elizabeth, daughter of John Mills, Cerrist, Llanidloes, aged 6 months. PEEL.—March 17th, at Lucerne, Mr Edmund Peel, of Brynypys, Overton, near Ellesmere, aged 77 years. BOWERBY.-March 18th, at his residence, Saiop- road, Welshpool, Thomas Sowerby, M.R.C.S., L.S.A. (London), in his 81st year. WALL.—March 26th, at his residence, Bank Terrace, Welshpool, David Wall, J.P., aged M years. No cards

ABREAST OF THE TIMES! CYCLE DEPOT, 1903 1903 f"[jii!1I¡ '¡::¡:mm!¡:' NEWTOWN. Riding and Driving Taught Free to Purchasers. CLEMENT W. NORTON I IS NOW IN A POSITION TO SUPPLY I CYCLES, WITH PLATED RIMS, FREE WHEEL AND BRAKES, I From Ma to MOO. ■ MOTOR CYCLES FROM £ 35 to £60.. I OLD CYCLES REPLATED AND RE-ENAMELLED AT LOW PRICES. 1 fST ALL REPAIRS DONE BY SKILLED MECHANICS. 9 (Official First Grade Repairer to the Cyclist Touring Club). —: I WRITE FOR LISTS OF THE FOLLOWING WELL KNOWN MAKES: Raleighs, Royal Enfields, Premiers, Centaurs, New Hudsons, James, Singers, Excelsior, Swifts, &c., &c., &c. NOTE THE ONLY ADDRESS:— CLEMENT W. NORTON, BROAD STREET, NEWTOWN. C181 :IB- II R. & S. MORGAN'S ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON. A VISIT RESPECTFULLY INVITED. 13, Short Bridge, NEWTOWN INSURE IN-FOAL MARES WITH THE Imperial Accident, Live Stock And General Insurance Co., Ltd. Established 1878. 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THE HACKNEY STALLION, PRINCE RATTLER (6512), Colour, ])ark Chestnut. Height, 15.2 h.h. SIRE: Danegelt 174. DAM: 499 Princess. Will Serve Mares this Season at C3 3s. each. Tenant Farmers, X2 2s., and 2s. 6d. the Groom. Pedigree: Danegelt 174 by Denmark 177, by 'Sir Charles 768, by Performer 550, by Phenomenon 573. Dam: 257 Nellie by St. Giles, by Wildfire 867, by Wildfire 865. 499 Princess by Lord Derby II 417, by Lord Derby 415, by Performer 549, by Atlas S92. Dam: 93 Elam's mare, by Tom Thumb 830, by Shakespeare 698. "PRINCE RATTLER" IS THE WINNER OF MANY PRIZES, amongst which are the following:— lsg-i-4tli, H.H.S., London, 1898-3rd, 11 11 1898—1st, East Grinstead. 1901—2nd, Cambridgeshire Agricl. Society. 1903-4th, H.H.S., London. HE IS ALSO the SIRE OF MANY WINNERS, amongst which may be mentioned14579 Middleton Bohemian, which won in 1901: ist, Doncaster, 1st and Champion Peterboro, 1st and Champion, Haywards Heath, 1st and Champion, Cardiff, and in 1902, 3rd, H.H.S, London. 499 Princess, dam of Prince Rattler, is the Winner of over 400 Prizes. She is own sister tc the noted mare Brunnette 49. Prince Rattler is own brother to Prince Crompton 6510, who won in 1897, 3rd in London, and Reserve for Challenge Cup at New York, and won Challenge Cup in 1898, and afterwards Champion at Boston. For Nominations, or any further particulars, apply to the Owner: F. W. WATCHORN, F.R.C.V.S., T306 NEWTOWN. 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LLANIDLOES. IT WILL PAT YOU to pay a visit to the County Music Salon, 8, Broad-street, Newtown. SUPPEP..—On Friday evening the employees at the Post Office were entertained to supper on the occasion of the marriage of their respected Post Master. SuccEss.-TV e are pleased to learn that Mr D. Osborne Morgar,. youngest son of Mr Thomas Morgan, Foundry-terrace, has passed the recent Civil Service Evamination. He occupied eleventh place in 251 candidates. ENTERTAINMENT.—At the Salvation Army Rooms, on Monday evening, a most successful entertainment was- given, consisting of songs, recitations, with flag, hoop, and dumbell drills. The chair was taken by Mr Richard George, and the room was crowded. COOKERY LECTUP.ES.—During the past week at the Public Rooms, each afternoon and evening, a series of lectures on cooking with demonstra- tions were given by Miss Olga Thwartes, of the International School of Cookery, Liverpool. The meetings were well attended throughout. I.O.G.T.—The weekly meeting of the Clywedog Lodge was hold on Tuesday evening, when the members of the Senior Temple enjoyed a capital entertainment in which the following took part: Sisters Mrs Hughes, G. Ashton, B. Morgan, E. Ingram, M. Jones, Bros. D. Meredith, H. B. Massey, H. Williams, and T. Jones. TEMPERANCS ADDRESS.—At a meeting held, in connection with the Radnor and Montgomery Baptist Association on Wednesday evening, at the Baptist schoolroom Llanidloes, an excellent address was delivered by the Rev. J. L. Bowen of Mochdre, the pastor (the Rev. B. T. Davies) presiding. During the meeting eight present signed the pledge. OBITUARY.—We regret to have to record the death of Mrs Breeze, wife of Mr John Breeze, builder, Hafren-street, which took place on Thursday morning. The deceased had been in indifferent health for some time, and was attended by Dr Vaughan Owen and Dr Harries, Aberyst- wyth. The funeral takes place to-day (Monday) in the Dolhafrezi Cemetery. SCHOOL MEETING —The two-monthly meeting of the C.M. Sunday Schools in the Llanidloes District was held at Manledd on Sunday week. The chair was c ccupied by Mr John Mills, and the examiner was the Rev. T. Mordaf Pierce. Por- tions of Scripture were repeated at the opening of each service, and the children, young people, and seniors of the school were examined in their various lessens. At the evening service, Mr Pierce p-eaehed to a large congregation. The next meeting is to be held at Capel Isaf on May 3rd next. WEDDING OF TUS POSTMASTER.—On Wednes- i day, at the China-street Chapel, Mr Owen Owen, postmaster of Llanidloes, was married to Miss Edith Hughes, High-street, the Rev Mordaf Pierce officiating. There was a large attendance at the chapel. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr Tom Morgan, Westgate-street, and Miss M. E. Hughes and Miss Ann J. Hughes, sisters of the bride, acted as bridesmaids. The bride was prettily attired in a cream gown, with cream chiffon hat and plumes, and the bridesmaids in gowns of French grey crepe-de-chene, with chiffon hats trimmed with foliage, wearing gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr David Owen, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. As the party left the chapel Mendelssohn's Wedding March was nicely played on the organ by Mrs Handel Mills, and on every side the bride and bridegroom were the objects of the heartiest congratulations. The wedding breakfast was served at the Pest Office, and among the guests were the Vicar (Rev. E. O. Jones, M.A.) and Rev. T. Mordaf Pierce. The cake was made by Mrs Francis, Long Bridge-street. The happy pair left by the two o'clock train for Liverpool, where the honeymoon will be spent; the bride's going away dress consisting of a pale green tweed cos- tume with hat to match. Mr Owen was the recipient of a handsome clock from the employes of the Post Office, the presentation being made on their behalf by Mr R. Baxter.

BERRIEW. CONFIRMATION SERVICES were held at the parish church on Tuesday, when the Bishop of St. Asaph performed the ceremony. There were in all, 89 candidates from the parishes of Berriew, from Brooks, Manafon and Llanwyddelan.

EFEL FACH. ENTERTAINMENT.—At the Assembly rooms, on Friday evening, a most successful entertainment was held under the presidency of the Rev. John Davies. A miscellaneous programme was well- sustained by the following: Miss Pryce, Miss Kitty Powell, Miss Cookson, Miss Rogers, Miss Davies, Messrs. Oiven, Rogers, Gethin, T.G.Evans, Master Jack Davies, and a male voice party. Two competitions were held. Mr Tom Lewis gained first prize for a blindfold drawing on the black- board, and Miss Polly and Master Eddie Francis were successful in a hymn singing contest. The accompanists were Mrs Davies, Miss S. Davies, and Miss S. Pritchard.

MACHYNLLETH. CONFIRMATION SERVICES were held on Saturday at St. Peters church, when 65 candidates presented themselves for confirmation. The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Bangor. RURAL COUNCIL.-The business transacted at the monthly meeting of the rural council on Wednesday, was of an unimportant character. Dr. Matthews and Dr. Williams were re-appointed medical officers to the Board. LOCAL ELECTIONS.—The following is a list of those nominated for the forthcoming local elec- tions.—Guardians: Richard Gillart, Llynlloedd, estate agent; Edward Jones, London House, draper; William Jones, Glasgow House, draper; John Rowlands, Rock Villas, solicitor; Mary Thomas, Maengwyn-street, grocer. There are five candidates for three seats. Withdrawals, if any, must be made before 12 o'clock on Tuesday.— Rural District Council: Isygarreg (1), Joseph Henry Evans, Morben Isaf, farmer Evan Jones, Cynffyrch, farmer. Llanwrin(l), Edward Hughes. Mathafarn, farmer William Jones, Coed-ddol, farmer. Uwchygarreg (1), Edward Lewis, Hen- llanucha, farmer.