The Aberystwith Observer

NOTES ON CRICKET. [BY VETERAN."] Very little cricket was played on Saturday in this district. The sports, etc., at Newtown at- tracted most sportsmen, and I do not wonder at it. The R.W.W. committee from the chairman. Mr Meredith, to all other officials, have so ex- cellently managed this athletic festival that it certainly is second to none in Wales. It is, without doubt the best I have ever been to with- in 50 miles from Newtown. Everything runs so smoothly and correeth- that not a murmur is heard from spectators or competitors. It is a great pity that lion. sees, of cricket clubs in the district arrange matches for this day. Cricketers, like other folks, are only mor- tal, and one cannot expect them to miss such a grand treat as the R.W.W. committee pro- vide. I trust that cricketers in this immediate district will for the future regard the day as a holiday. It is better to gi ve the holiday than for it to be taken willy-nilly. The temptation to sec the sports was too sti-ong for the Welshpool and Chirbury cricket- ers, and the match has been postponed to the 20th I believe. Ceredigion and Trinity carried out their ar- rangements. and the match was played on the Smithfield ground. The first named proved much too strong for the young club, and won bv 66 runs. For the winners, Tudor Jones, who made his first appearance this season, hit up 19 in something like his good old style. A Har. ries carried his bat for a finely hit 26. Payne was the most successful of the Trinity bowlers, and took six wickets for 40 runs, but J. J. Davies coming on late had the better analysis, viz., three for seven. I cannot compliment the Trinity men on their fielding. One man, how- ever, S. Forsdick, fielded splendidly. The score of 82 was too much for Trinity, especially against the bowling of Oswald Green. The Trinity men were rather afraid of his bowling. This is not much to be wondered at. He h a bit of a terror for young hands to face. I do not know- any man now bowling who sends down a more deadly ball than that one of his which pitches on or near the leg stump and then whips off the middle or off bails. It is a good ball, and the pace makes it all the more deadly. His analysis is the best I have seen in local cricket for some time. He sent along seven maidens and took six wickets for one run only. D. Wells did well with three for 10. As each' team has won one each and one drawn the next match should be very interesting. 0

CRICKET MATCHES. CEREDIGION Y. TRINITY.—Played on Satur- day. Score f CEREDIGION. H. Griffiths. c Forsdiek, Pavne 11 E. B. Hicks. b J. F. Davies 3 S. Peake, c Forsdick, b Payne 8 D. Wells, b Payqe () Tudor Jones, b Payne 19 O. Green, b Payne 0 Arc-hie Harries, not out 26 E. Owen, b J. J. Davies 6 W. Wood, bPayne () R. MclVIoreland. Î) J. J. Davies 2 W. Wilson, b J. J. Davies 2 -Extras 5 Total 82 TRINITY. Wilkins, b D. Wells 5 Maslin, b O. Green 3 Farrow, not out 1 Payne, b O. Green 0 J. F. Davies, b O. Green 0 W. Heritage, run out 1 S. Forsdick, b D. Wells 0 C. Harris, b O. Green 0 J. Davies, c Green, b D. Wells 0 R. Mills, b O. Green 1 F. Otterburn, b O. Green 0 Extras. 5 Total. 16 Mr David Davies, M.P., has contributed £ 1,000 towards the Bangor University College building fund. The Duke of Connaught will visit Bcaumaris on July 16, and inspect the Royal Anglesey En- gineers. His Royal Highness will be the guest of Sir R. Williams Bulkeley.

LLANWRIN SCHOOL. COUNTY COUNCIL ENQUIRY. INTERESTING EVIDENCE. In response to a petition which was presented on behalf of the parishioners of Llanwrin some weeks ago, the Montgomeryshire County Educa- tion Committee on Thursday held an enquiry in the village as to the educational facilities of the parish, and the necessity or otherwise of providing a new school. The proceedings arous- ed considerable interest in the district, and the National Schoolroom, where the enquiry was ileld, was crowded during the hearing of the evidence. The commissioners appointed by the County Committee consisted of the chairman (Mr Hugh Lewis), who presided, Captain D. H. Mytton (chairman of the County Council), Messrs E. Jones (Trewythen), C. Shuker (Welshpool), R. Rees (Machynlleth), and Mr Llewelyn Phil- lips (clerk to the County Committee). Mr Guthrie Jones, Dolgelley, represented the petitioners, and Mr Edmund Gillart, Machyn- lleth. was for the Rector of the parish (the Rev E. Edwards), who is chairman and correspon- dent of the school, and the other trustees. Archdeacon Lloyd Jones and the Diocesan Sec- retary (the Rev A. O. Evans) were also present. The first witness called was Mr John Davies, the clerk to the Llanwrin Parish Council, who produced the minutes of the annual parish meet- ing on March 4th, when, he said, there was a discussion as to the educational facilities in the parish, and a resolution was passed unanimous- ly calling the attention of the County Council to the unsatisfactory state of the education at the National school, and stating that the school had been in a very inefficient state for many years, especially during the last two years, wlieii it was closed for over two months. When they approached the County Education Authority on the subject some 12 months ago, very little was done and they earnestly appealed to the County Council for assistance. This resolution, witness added, was sent to the County Council, and sub- sequently a special parish meeting was called to again consider the question. That meeting was held on March 15th when there was an attendance of 25, and the matter was thorough- ly discussed and a resolution was passed unani- mously calling attention to the desirability of building a new school. It was considered that a penny rata would be sufficient to meet the cost. Mr Maurice Ryder, one of those present who voted for the resolution, was a foundation manager of the school. It was decided to have another meeting of the parishioners, and a no- tice was sent out calling the meeting and stat- ing that the subject for discussion was the pro- vision of a new school. This meeting was held on March 26th, and a resolution was passed ap- pointing a committee to take the question in hand. At this meeting Messrs Ryder, Burton, and Owen Jones, who were foundation managars of the school, voted in favour of the motion. Mr Gillart: Have you any record as to who voted for or against at this meeting?—Witness No. Are you in a position to swear that all present put up their hands?—Well, I think I am. Were any meetings held before that on March 4th?—There were some, but not very lately. Now and then there was some talk about the school. What was done in November, 1906?—It was decided that a letter be sent to call the atten- tion of the Machynlleth District Education Com- mittee to the inefficient state of the school, and the absence of good conduct on the part of the children. Was a copy of that letter sent to the man- agers of the school?—No. What was the condition of the fwhool attribu- ted to at that time?—That the children were not conducting themselves properly. It had nothing to do with the educat ion of the children but more as to the conduct of the chil- dren in school?—Yes. Was any reason given for the want of good con- duct on the part of the children ?--Ko, but the chil- dren used to go out of school and look out through the windows, and shout at people pass- ing by during school hours, and this was not thought proper. Who was the schoolmistress?—Miss Roberts. Do you know whether she was a qualified teacher or not?—I don't think she was. Do you know who appointed Miss Roberts? — No, sir.. Are you aware that a change has taken place in the opinions of the people in the parish in regard to this matter?—I don't know. People say one way sometimes, and the other way an- other time. Is it not a fact that some people are against building a new school and thnt the whole of the parish is not in favour of one, as represented by these minutes?—At the parish meeting they put all their hands up. Was the question of cost discussed at the parish meeting?—Yes. It was said that the re- payment of loan would mean a penny or penny halfpenny rate for 30 years. That means the building fund?- Yes.. You would have to pay education rate in addi- tion to that?—Yes. What was the estimated cost of the building? —The Rev John Williams and others said it would be about £ 500. What is the rateable value of the parish?—I cannot say. It is in round numbers 9-3.913, and according to that if the building cost £250 only it would work out at Is. 4d. in the £ for the parish. Captain Mytton Are the names recorded in the minute book of those who were in favour of the motion?—No. Mr Guthrie Jones Was the question of cost thoroughly discussed at the second parish meet- .1 p ing?—-Witness Yes. And did the parishioners clearly understand that the parish .would have to bear the cost of a new sehool ?-y es. there was talk of that. And even in view of that fact they were all in favour of the motion?—Yes. Did you and the chairman go round and take particular notice of who put up their hands in favour of the re,,iollitioji ?-Yes. And you are positive that every one of those present voted for the resolution?—I think I can make sure. Was any objection made at the first meet- ing ?-An amendment was proposed by the Rec- tor that things be allowed to go on as they were, but nobody seconded it. Edward Hughes, Mathafarn, who is one of the largest ratepayers in the parish, and who presided at the three parish meetings, said the cost of a school for 40 children was estimated at L500 roughly. Assuming that they had the special grant of Y,100 this would leave £ 400, which could be borrowed at 3} per cent. and re- paid in 30 years. The annual amount of repay- ment would be zC21 Is. 4d., half of which would be paid by the County Council. leaving £10 10s. 8d. to be raised locally. If they failed to get the special grant the amount to be raised would be £ 13 3s. 4d. This would be equal to a penny rate. The third parish meeting was called so that there should be no objection on the part of any parishioner, and that there should be fair play. He had been a manager of the school Since 1904, and had attended the meetings of the managers. The meetings were held rather regu- larly and the Rector acted as chairman and cor- respondent. As far as he was concerned he felt that he had little voice in the management of the school. When they were called together they were told by Mr Edwards what he had done, and he did not put many things before them as managers. When applications for the vacancy came before them the Rector told them that the one, appointed must be a member of the Church of England, and no applications except those from such were considered. When Mr Wood was sent to take charge of the school tem-. porarily, because the managers had failed to find anyone else, Mr Edwards said it was rothor hard that they shonkl send a chapel man to teach at a Church of England school. Mr Wood was a Congregationalist. When Miss Roberts was .appointed headmistress he was not consulted about the appointment. Tho school was not carried on in an efficient way, and he was not satisfied with tho way the educational needr) of tho parish were met by the school. Mr Hamer, the emergency teacher, had been at the school for two or three months, but was leaving at the end of the present week. He could not say much as to whether the school was in a proper state of repair. The number of children was small, but it was a fact that some of them had been attending Corris, Machynlleth, and Cemmes schools, and the reason was that the education in the parish was not good enough. The children did not pass the standards as was required. By Captain Mytton There were no entries of his in the school log book. Mr Gillart: I see from a minute of the man- agers you were appointed to visit the school for the ensuing month. Did you, in accordance with that, visit the school?—Witness: No. There is a minute of 17th October, 1904, and it is recorded in the minute book that you pro- posed that the County Council be asked to sup- ply new desks and make alterations?—That is correct. And at a meeting on July 29th, 1905, you pro- posed that a certificated master should be ap- pointed, and it was seconded by Mr H. E. Jones?—Yes, there.was a strong feeling in the parish that the mistress could not properly man- age the school. In 1905, at the meeting on November 18th, it was unanimously passed that the County Educa- tion Committee be asked to set the stipend of a master at C75 per annum, and this was propos- ed by you, and Mr Davies, Penlan, seconded? —Yes. And I suggest to you that these records show that you can hardly say that you did not take part in the management of the school?—Some- times. In December, 1806, there was a resolution at a meeting of the managers that you should see Mr Francis, Cemmes, and ask him to bring the case of the school before the County Council as it was important that the school should be sup- plied with a permanent teacher?—Yes. I suggest that the present condition of affairs in the parish arises in a great measure from the fact that a schoolmaster should be appointed?— That has been the difficulty all through. You advertised for a teacher time after time, and do you consider that the salary offored was adequate ?—No. What was the sum?— £ 60, and then it rose to 6.5. And you succeeded in getting one for £ 70?— Yes. Do you consider £ 110 which the present tem- porary teacher gets sufficient ?-It ought to be more than £ 70. 0 Who was Mr Wood?—He was a local preach- er, and was not a member of the Church of Eng- land. You know the constitutional deed of the school provides that the head teacher should be a mem- ber of the Church of England?—We have been told that by Mr Edwards. Miss Roberts was not a qualified person to take charge of tTie school?—It seems not. Who awoointed her?—I don't know. Have certain repairs been done to the school buildings ?-Tlw gallery has been pulled down. Do you know what sum has been spent?—No. I suggest that it is £ 31 ?—I don't know. As to children going to Machynlleth, is it not a fact that it had been a custom from time im- memorial for children to go to Machynlleth school to "finish" as it is termed?—We sent them there. Have you heard the reports of H.M.I, as to the state of the school from time to time?— Yes. Do you know that a letter was written by the Board of Education to the County Education Authority, a copy of which was sent to the man- agers, enquiring what steps had been taken to 11 provide a fully qualified head teacher at the school, and' warning the authority that unless such a teacher was appointed to restore the school to a state of efficiency they would be compelled to remove the school from the annual grant list?—Yes, that is correct. There was a direct charge or complaint against the County Education Authority for not supply- ing this school with an efficient teacher?—Yes, the managers felt that they did not offer enough salary. Mr Shukcr The present school will accommo- date 60 or 70?—Witness I don't know. Do many of the inhabitants of LIauwrin par- ish live much nearer to Commes than to Llan- wrin school?—Many of them do. Do many of them live nearer to Corris?—Yes. And nearer Machynlleth?—Yes, but only a few. Mr Guthrie Jones Was the school carried on efficiently or not before 1903?—There had been many complaints. Long before the last Education Act came into force?—Yes. Mr Shuker: Was there until a few years ago, and before the Education Act came into force, a master at tho school?—Yes. There have been periods when there has been no master or teacher of any kind since then? —Oh, yes. Mr Gillart, rading from H.M. Inspectors' nJ- ports, said in 1904 it was stated that a fair standard of efficiency was acquired, but better results would have been attained had the atten- dance been less irregular. In 1905, it was re- ported that the school was closed owing to an epidemic, that progress was again retarded by the irregular attendance, and that there were disadvantages which it was hoped the Local Edu- cation Authority would be able to remove in the future. When allowance was made for these drawbacks, the progress made by the elder chil- dren was very fair, but the infants were under the charge of an inexperienced monitreB who was not very well trained. Who appointed that teacher?—Witness replied that he did not know. Mr Guthrie Jones read an extract from an en- try made in 1895, from which, he said, it ap- peared that things were not very satisfactory then. 0 Mr Gillart: I think it is quite unnecessary to go so far back as that. Thomas Davies, of Penlan, farmer, and one of the managers of the school, appointed by the Parish Council, was the next witness. He said the management of the school had not been satisfactory to him at all times. He was not consulted about appointing Miss Roberts. He was not satisfied that the present school met the demands of the parish for educational pur- poses. By Mr Gillart He wanted better instruction, and the school was not so good as those in ad- joining parishes. The education of children in the parish had been inadequate for years. Mr Gillart: Whose fault is that?—We have done our best as managers. I have been here several times. Who do you think is responsible?—The rulers. Who was ruling you?—Mr Edwards was ruling us (laughter). Do you consider C60 a year a sufficient salary for a teacher at this school?—No. What was Mr Smith, the last permanent teacher, getting?—I can't say. The Rev John Williams, C.M. minister in charge of Seion and Llanwrin chapels, said he had been in the district for the last seven years, and he did not consider that the school met the demands of the parish educationally. Parents had frequently complained to him- when the school was closed for about five or six months in 1905-6. He remembered Miss Roberts there as a teacher, and during her stay there was no satis- faction given. Cross-examined by Mr Gillart: He was not there that day to represent any particular class of the parishioners. He was there to represent himself. He had no children in the school. He did not know who appointed Misa Roberts. Do you consider the room in the school suffi- cient Y--I have no opinion on that. How many children arc there attending from the parish?—About 40 to 50. Do you-consider this building sufficient for that number?—-Witness (llind to answer. Captain Mytton: You won't give an opinion? —No. The Chairman What about tho locality of the school?-It is not in the middle of tho parish. Thera are different opinions about the locality of 'the school. Mr Shuker Can you suggest the most conven- ient spot?—The most convenient spot would b higher up, about a mile. That is only my own opinion. In that locality you say it would be more cen- tral?—Yes. Questioned as to the cause of the agitation for a new school, the witness said there was nothing of political or religious difference in the move- ment. They lived together peacefully and the people of the parish were peaceful people, and did not take part in strife, religious or political. He thought the whole grievance was the tenor of tTie school in teaching and governing. He add- ed that seeing in the papers so many paragraphs about the rebellious children of Llanwrin he asked the present teacher whether the children were worse than other children and not as able as other children, and Mr Hamer replied without hesitation that the children were just the same as other children in other places. He could him- self prove that some of the children were very bright and took prizes in reciting and scripture. The need of the place, summed up the witness, was to have an efficient school. William Jones, Coeddol, the County Council representative for the district, and a member of the Machynlleth Education Committee, said he was educated at the school and had lived in the parish all his life. The school had been very inefficiently carried on even so far back as 30 years ago. He supported the movement for more efficient education and better management. Mr Gillart: Are you in a position to state that the school was inefficient 30 years ago, when you were only 10 years old ?-Yes, sir. Mr Gillart: Then you must have been a very clever boy (laughter). Did you consider the salary offered for a head teaohor sufficient?—No, I did not. Captain Mytton Do you consider the County Education Committee have done their best to rectify matters by sending an emergency teacher here ?-Yes, I do. Are you equally satisfied that the managers have done their best to get properly qualified teachers?—Yes. Mr E. Jones Do you agree with the estimate as to the cost?—Yes, we had some authority. Mr Gillart: Whose authority?—I prefer not to produce it. Mr Rees remarked with regard to Miss Rob- erts, the teacher referred to, that there was no blame attached to the County Authority with regard to her. They confirmed the appointment of her as temporary teacher on the recommenda- tion of the Rector of Llanwrin. Mr Evan Evans, Aberffrwdlan, a large rate- payer in the parish, said four of his children had attended the school. Three of them now went to Machynlleth which was three miles away, and the Llanwrin school was a quarter of a mile. He sent them to Machynlleth because it was said the Llanwrin children were bad and that the mistress called them donkeys (laughter). As a parishioner he was not satisfied with the education given at the school, and had there been a proper school in that building he would not have entertained for a moment the idea of sending his children to Machynlleth. He was quite ready to bear his share of the cost of a new school. He wanted the school to be man- aged publicly and not by two or three. Cross-examined One of the children at Mach- ynlleth attended the Intermediate school and the other two the Council school. He was satis, fied that the present building was sufficient, but the teaching was bad. Lewis Williams, Minfordd, quarryman, said he had two girls of six and seven at the school, but he was dissatisfied with their education and con- duct. They would often come home from school with their pinafores dirty and inky. They hnd been in school three years, and yet were not fur- ther up than the infants. They had learnt more, he thought, during the past three months than they had during the last three voara (laugh- ter). He had been speaking to the Rector about matters, and had told him that it was not worth while sending children to the school. He want- ed an undenominational school. The Rev E. Edwards, Rector of the parish since 1904, was the first witness called on behalf of the trustees. He said he was ex-officio man- ager and correspondent of the school. The school was built in 1863 on glebe land, which was given by the Rev Thomas Davies, the then Rector of the parish. Witness produced the conveyance which stipulated that the school should be carried on according to the principles of the Churc-h of England, and under the sole control of the Rector for the time being. Since the appointed day—September 30th, 1903—they had expended k- 31 on repairs at the school. The contributions towards the school in various years were invariably received from Church- people. The report of the Inspector in 1901 was favourable, and that in 1902 stated that the school had suffered through changes in teachers. The present difficulties commenced in Septem- ber, 1905, when Mr Smith, the then headmaster, left. When the school was closed and the par- ishioners complained to the Board of Education the managers and the County Committee had failed to obtain a teacher. He did not appoint Miss Roberts; she was appointed temporarily. Although she was not qualified the County Com- mittee allowed her to romhin at the school for over eight months. After the parish meeting the managers passed a resolution asking the n County Committee to appoint a master at the school and not a mistress, but there were con- tinual difficulties, such as the smallness of sal- ary, in the way of appointing one. Witness de- tailed the business done by the managers dur- ing the past two years or so, and added that the inquiry would not have been asked for had the managers been properly consulted. He was quite prepared to meet the parishioners in every way and endeavour to carry on the school satis- factorily. The District Committee had confirm- ed the appointment of Miss Ellis to the head teachership of the school, and she was coming there. She had good qualifications and excel- lent testimonials. Why should this enquiry be held ,he asked, when everything for the future appeared all right, and he thought that perfect satisfaction would have been given the parish- ioners had not this meeting been held. They had been very friendly in the past, but he did not think that that meeting had disturbed their friendship in any way. He hoped that every- thing would go on as well as it used to be in years gone by. In a letter the Board of Educa- tion expressed the hope that the people of the parish would sink their differenc-ies and co-oper- ate with each other. Mr Guthrie Jones Then arc you prepared to transfer the school to the Local Education Authority?—Certainly not. Why?—Because I have no power to do so. The general opinion, in the parish is that there should uq a public elementary school?—Well, this is a public elementary school. In further cross-examination, the witness ad- mitted that the school had not been in such an efficient state as it should have been, but that, he pointed out, was duo to the fact that the County Council had failed to appoint proper teachers. Maurice Ryder, Tynwtra, farmer, said he was one of the foundation managers, and had three children in the school. They had had some ex- cellent teachers in the school and some inferior ones. When the school was closed for about six month he attributed the blame to the Local Education Authority. During the time Miss Roberts was at the school there was no reason in the way things were going on, and really the managers were too long in complaining about matters. He considered the building quite adequate for the needs of the district, and had there been a qualified teacher at the school he did not think there would have been any com- plaints. There was no necessity for a new school, and the cost, in his opinion, would not be justified. The salary of £80 which Miss Ellis would get was not too much for a mistress, but he thought there should be a master at the school. H. Ellis Jones, wheelwright, one of the foun- dation managers and churchwarden, said bo had two children, aged 12 and 5 respectively, at the school. He was not in favour of building a new school provided there was a satisfactory teacher at the present school. As orws of the managers of the school he had done hÍ1t best to secure a competent teacher, but had failed. He considered the school was quite sufficient for the present teacher, and said that there w-aø room for more pupils. What they wanted was a bet- ter salary; that was at the bottom of all tbig trouble. hcf Owen Burton, Esgairfor, farmer, anotc^ manager of the school and churchwarden, sa" children of his had attended the school du1^^ the past 25 years. Up to two years ago hs had no complaint to make against the scli° (j He was strongly of opinion there was no P6.L of a new school; the present school was qUI 1 sufficient for the needs of the parish. t John Jones, Dolfanildu, Cemmes, who land at £ 150 annually in Llanwrin parish. &s gave evidence. ,j(| Edward Evans, Caeiago, farmer, said not see why the present school, which had seI5 ed in the past, should not do so in the futiirt' But there was need for a schoolmaster. This concluded the evidence, aud Mr Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the c'olU?j tee for the impartial way in which they 11 conducted the proceedings.—Mr Gillart seC'°|Lj ed, and the Chairman, in replying, exPrej!,J the hope that under the new teacher the sc would go on more smoothly in the futuro » in the past (hear, hear). The proceedings then terminated.

PITH OF PARLIAMENT- TUESDAY. see, In the House of Lords, the motion for th0 e ond reading of the Territorial and ^e?ea{e, Forces Bill gave rise to an interesting dej j in which the speakers included the Eaf u Portsmouth, Viscount Midleton, Earl R0" the Duke of Bedford, and Viscount MilBerV^ I11 the Commons, the debate was the resolution of Sir II. Campbell-Banne'"1^ 0f seeking to restrict the powers of the Lords, and it had not concluded at the adj° ment of the House. WEDNESDAY. jfrf In the House of Commons yeRterd!lY cling: Churchill informed Mr Lea that the jfti j Commissioner was thn officer responsible l'r, jj treatment of the piisotseis at Nairobi w'1 prison. The Government had consistently jjn the policy of supporting our officers on the 0 the administration of the law, and if W officers found it possible and advaJit3fOI:b make some relaxation of prison niscipliufI Wi bo [ view te producing a better s'ate of fcl,'ll2(ieiii- thought ful d'¡,¡metion should be gi,.en to tecí,l Mr VV. Redmond having asked whether any SP 0r, vote of money is to be proposed for Lord Cry Mr Runciman stated that, the answer was for affirmative, but the date when the resolQti013^ special grant would be submitted to tho could vot be stated yet lØtio" The debate 011 the Prime Mii.istir's with regard to the House of Lords was k resumed. On behalf the Libjur party Henderson had moved as an amendim:^ J the Upper House, being an inesponit..I(J P:ltife the Legislature, and of necessity reprefce .jtfb only of interests opposed to the general well is a hindrance to national progress and oug'1*1 abolished." Mr J. II. M Campbell was '^rf!61 speaker, and he was followed l>y Mr Llo?*' ijjjr' Mr F. E. Smith, Mr Simon, Mr H. Barrio jjf Renton, Mr Nield, and otl,¡>l' m ''Jlbor' 18(0' Aquith closed the debate on behalf of t'1 eud' ment, and on a division Mr Beuile EOn'S ment wasrejecred by 315 votes to 100— tj the majority, 215. The House then divi' ed ød! Prims? Minister's resolution, which waS o51 fbØ 432 votes 10 147 Government majority, 2" House r ^se shurtly before midnight, t THURSDAY. In the House of Lords questions were discussions ensued upon the Htmition Biitish Ea;t Africa, intimidation in Is aa it related to the sale of estates, and the1 V 0 f lion of the Chinese in South Africa. p lu the Commons Mr Bitrell introduced the reinstatement of evicted tenants in .,tee. The Iloute afterwards went into Com1"' Snpp'y and discussed the Board of Tr" oierc''J when Mr Llo\d George mentioned tl ate"01 if agents w€?re to be appointed for the Cole", i0\ that committees of inquiry were iuves!?^ t)'5. trade questions both at home and abioad. 8* Home Office Vote it was annouu amicable arrangement had been come to bet to the dcpurtmmtand Messrs Kyroch re 9ar jc J works of the latter at Aiklow. FRIDAY. In the House of Commons tho (Money) Bill, which authorises the £ 6,000,000 for the extension of the ii et,,iop Telephone system, was read a second were also the Australian States gjlk Bill and the Evidence (Colonial Statute' MONDAY. In the House of Lords there was a 011 the subject of Irish land purchase- Midleton asked questions with rega1'■' gC f1' present and futuro strength of the j>0r;. Field Artillery, and the replies of ijy mouth and Lord Elgin were scribed by Lord Lansdowne as disqui3*1,^ In the Commons the Finance Bill v* 1 cussed, and several amendments prop°fi one relating to a suggested reduction °L duty, the Government majority fell "g Pj the motion for the consideration of „rdsfw ward's Hospital Fund Bill, which t for third reading, eloquent tribute wa. ill Qø the interest taken by the Royal Fan1"} jjt' v fund and to the great value of their a!i" } with it. Ji t WELSHPOOL BURIAL CASE- ,rr?' Mr Rees asked whether during the W month at Welshpool a body was j j, an interment; whether the only t>url jji j- Free Churchmen had at Welshpool C'L t custody of the Church and whether & ci\i (\ stone would take such action as would Pl" 1 ) recurrence of an incident such as that ^-3 ( reference was made, which had giyeUiep» '(< v considerable feeling in the locality c0111LpHll,ili! 1 Mr Gladstone: I have already lnflde tic, 4,ti into the case. I propose to take all Pr9 steps to vindicate the security of hum a" ,#f( t, against disturbance which is demanded v al and proper feoling and is nrovided fot. 1 N. WELSH AND OTHER M-C, ,air I 1) Mr Rees asked Sir J. A. Jacoby, »3 <|i; J of the Kitchen Committee, wherh*-1'. consider the advisability of substit-«ti% p mutton for Canterbury lamb in the ai Commons. •> Sir J. A. Jacoby said he was not do this. He was informed, however, tlKet».rflb mutton was on sale in the London tween the months of October and W §' would be pleased to supply it to t^ > (hear, hear, and laughter). Mr Rees suggested that the lion co'0 M mensely magnified the merits of IVbi,od article by describing it as Canterbury 1 fe&V f might more properly be called mutton (laughter). > »L mutton (laughter). > »L Mr A. Dewar asked whether Sir J- j jji"' f was not aware that Scottish black-fftC<3 was the best 011 the market (laughter)* c0ii,y! f| Mr Weir asked the hon member ;ti> the expediency of obtaining mutton West Highlands (laughter). sV Mr OShaughnessy said that Irish the best of all (cheers and laughter)- e J. the best of all (cheers and laughterli theøeøl t Sir J. A. Jacoby promised that all iot, (ifl ? D gestions should have his best atten j, laughter). tl

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