The Aberystwith Observer

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return 8 traffic receipts for the week ending January 19th, 1908. Miles open, 280. Passengers, parcels, horses carriages, dogs and mails, £2,147; merchandise, i minerals, siad live stock, L2,691 total for the week £ 4,838; aggregate from commencement of half-year £ 12,040 Aotnal traffio receipts for the correspond. ing week of last vear: Miles open, 280. Passengers, A parcels, Ac., £ 2*087 merchandise, minerals, &c., ["> £ 2,631; total for the week, £ 4 718 aggregate from L/fc « commencement of half >ear, £ 12.340. Increase for the week, passengers, paroels, Ac., £ 60; increase, merchandise, minerals, Ac., £ 60 total increase for the week, £ 120; aggregate increase passengers, parcels Ac., £ 60 aggregate decrease merchandise, minerals, Ac., £ 360; aggregate tie. deeresse fr-om commencement of half-year. £JOO. t I

THE GOVERNESS AND THE DOCTOR. CURIOUS BREACH OF PROMISE CASE. The Carmarthenshire Assize Court was dense- ly packed at Carmarthen on Monday when the action for breach of promise of marriage brought by Miss Frances Rees, of the Union Inn, Llan- dyssul, an English nursery governess engaged in Paris, against Dr A. T. Evans, Llandyssul, was resumed. Five hundred pound's damages were claimed. The plaintiff, wearing a heavy sealskin jacket, bore out Mr Lloyd's opening statement on Satur- day, in which it was suggested that the defend- ant, who is a district councillor, put off the wed- ding three times, and having got her away to France with the asserted purpose of bettering her education, got quietly married to another lady. Plaintiff alleged that she had spent about £ 80 in preparation for tho wedding. In conse- quence of defendant's behaviour she became seri- ously ill, suffering from insomnia, and had to take cocaine, morphia, and doses of chloroform. She denied taking drink. Deseribing various occasions on which defendant had put off the wedding, plaintiff told how she at length secured a situation as governess in France. Defendant thought it was a very good plan, and consented to her accepting the position. He then promis- ed to go to France and meet her in about six months' time, and get married quietly at the British Embassy in Paris. There was no con- versation about breaking off the engagement. He gave her a sovereign at the time, and promised to send her more on the morrow, but she had in the meantime left for Newtown, prior to going abroad. She wrote him from France, as lie did not fulfil his promise, asking him for an explan- ation of his conduct, but she received no reply. She again wrote him in 12 months time in re- gard to a pencil case which he had written about. Defendant also wrote for the return of his presents, but she replied that she would keep the gifts. Later on when she wrote to him in regard to his conduct, he wrote back a nasty and curt letter, alleging that she had held him up to PUBLIC RIDICULE, and that her letter called for no reply. Upon her return to Llandyssul she found that the de- fendant's banns of marriage with another lady had been put up. In cross-examination, plaintiff said she wanted to marry the man whom she thought was guilty of those dishonourable actions because she loved him (laughter). Mr Ivor Bowen And do you seek these dam- ages from him because you love him? Plaintiff (turning to his lordship) Am I sup- posed to answer him? She denied telling Mrs T. M. Jones, of Lin- coln street, Llandyssul, in August last, when she came home for her holidays, that she was taking these proceedings out of revenge. She did not know that defendant only earned two guineas a. 1 week at the time lie promised to marry her, as he had given her to understand that he was very wealthy. She said defendant was addicted to « drink before he promised to marry her. but she re-claimed him. She emphatically denied having herself been found lying across a bed in an old lady's house at Penstar in a drunken con- dition in 1902. i THE TROSSEAU. ] Rachael Jones, dressmaker, Aberystwyth, for- merly of Guildhall square, Carmarthen, spoke of the visits of the parties to order the trosseau j and sundry things for plaintiff, and of refer- ences; which were then made to the intended < marriage. When he went to Edinburgh, witness travelled up with plaintiff and defendant as far as Peneader, and on parting at the station he kissed plaintiff and said, "Brave up. little one." lie spoke of his wedding, and said lie hoped everything would be ready on his return three weeks hence. She referred to the blouse inci- dent and the selection of the pattern. < Mr Ivor Bowen questioned witness amid great 1 laughter as to what wedding dresses were made of. suggesting that they were a lot of white use. less things put on (laughter). l Plaintiff's sister, added witness, spent £-13 on dresses, although she was not going to get mar- ried (more laughter). Among bills handed to his lordship was one for a headstone, which the judge returned amidst great laughter. Plaintiff's sister also gave evidence. THE DEFENCE. Defendant, called, said he was a medical bach, elor. and started practice as a doctor at Llan- dys-ul in 1895. About 1899 he became friendly with the plaintiff, a'nd subsequently engaged to get married. Shortly afterwards, upon finding that he had reasons to suspect that she was giv- ing way slightly to drink, he spoke to her in re- gard to the matter, and suggested that she should leave the bar at the Union Inn, anl if possible adapt herself to become a doctor's wife. She seemed averse to going back to school to improve her education, but consented to go to stay with her mother at Cardigan. There was no mistaking their engagement. Everyone— Tom. Dick, and Harry— in the village knew of it. He referred to the last interview he had \\ith the plaintiff in the garden of her mother's house at Cardigan. On that occasion plaintiff informed him that she was going away, as she had received a proposal of marriage from a gen- tleman. and she did not want him (the defend- ant). Defendant asked her whether she w p.s ser- ious, and she replied Yes." He came away from Cardigan that night with the engagement broken off. He gave an emphatic denial to plaintiff's assertion that he promised to marry her at the British Embassy in Paris. He never saw the plaintiff for two and a half years after their final meeting a.t Cardigan, when the en- gagement was broken off. The only letter he wrote to plaintiff in France was asking for the return of a pencil-case which an auni had given him. He denied ever receiving a letter from the plaintiff from Paris. He became engaged to Mrs Evans in 1905 or the beginning of 1906, not having heard anything from the plaintiff for over eighteen months. During tho years 1901- 2-3-4 defendant. said he had occasion to speak to plaintiff several times in regard to her drinking habits. He saw that she was addicted to drink. and insisted upon her giving up the habit. Cross-examined by Mr Lloyd Morgan, defend- ant admitted having said that. which ever way the verdict went, the plaintiff would have no pecuniary benefit, as ho had no money himself, and that, as plaintiff could not touch his wife's money ,he would go to the bankruptcy court in the event of plaintiff succeeding in her action. He intended to marry the plaintiff in 1903. when he came up to Carmarthen to see Miss Jones, the dressmaker. TO PREVENT THE VILLAGE WAGGING." Mr Lloyd Morgan Do you mean to suggest that you went. so far as to come up to Carmar- then and select the wedding dress, and that the one question—when the wedding was to take place, was overhanging?—At the time" he went away his health was not good. His condition was prouably duo to excessive drinking. It. was on account of plaintiff's drinking habits that he put the wedding off on that occasion, as he realised thai if n, husband and wife drank they would make a fine couple (laughter). Ho thought it was quite proper even for a medical man to in- vite a young lady to come up to Edinburgh and stay in the same house as himself provided they were going to get married. His object in ask- ing planmff to send an elusive telegram to Edin- burgh that she was going to Dowlais, whereas in reality she was going to Edinburgh, was to pre- vent the village wagging (laughter). Several witnesses gave evidence as to having seen plaintiff intoxicated on various occasions. The jury after a retirement of 15 minutes, re- turned the following verdictWe agree there was a promise of marriage and that there was no recission. We assess damages at £ 75." Judgment was given in accordance, with costs.

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MACHYNLLETH. CHURCH HISTORY.—On Monday evening a lee- ture was delivered in the Vane Hall on Church History by Mr Williams of Harlech. The R„v Hew. Williams, rector, presided, and the lectare which was illustrated by lantern viowa was mu^ h enjoyed. RIFLE COMPETITION.—The silver spoon was won on Saturday by Sergt.-Inst- Holly, who scored 58 ont of a possible 60, end on Thursday by Corpl. Thomas who RC- red 50 out of a possible 60. "CHURCH HISTORY "—This was the subject of an interesting lecture wliieh was delivered in the VHne Hall on Monday evening by Mr W. R. Wil. liams, Llanfair, Harlech. The lecture, which was illustrated by lantern tiews, was most interesting, and was highly appreciated. The llev. L!. Wil- liams, M.A., rector, presided over a large attend- ance. SPECIAL SESSIONS.—A special meeting of tho Bench was held on Wednesday morning to appoint an officer under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1907. 1 he Magistrates were Messrs Rd Rees and E. Rees. The requirements of the Act were ex- plained by Mr D. Evans (clerk), and it was de- cided to adjourn the matter until the next Sessions. All application by Mr W. Sadleir, Glyndwr Hotel, for an extension of time for January 31st on the occasion of the Church bell-ringerh' supper waa granted. FIRE, — Some excitement was caused in the town early on Monday morning, when it was discovered th'it a fire had broken out in one of the chicf establishments of tho town. Mr R. Roberts, Pemallt Boot Stores, was attending to the ordinary household duty of lighting the fire, when the table cloth accidently took fire ulso. ith the help of a few willing neighbours the fire WAS soon got under control. The damage is estimated at about £10, but is covered by insurance. FAIRS COMMITTEE. A meeting of the fairs com- mittee was held in the Town Hall, on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr Henry Lewis presided. The question of establishing monthly fairs in the town was difcupsed at some length and it was ultimately decided to recommeud that fairs be held or. the first. Wednpsday in eflc!1 month. A meeting of farmers will be held on the next fair day, February 15th, when the further consideration of the matter will be discus ed. WELSH SOCIKTY.—A meeting of this society was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, when there waa a large attendance of members, over which Mr Edward Rees, J.P., presided. An i xcellent address was delivered by Mr Dd. Samuel, M.A, headmaster of the Aberystwyth County School, on "Priod ddulliau'r Iaith Gvmraeg." The address was much appreciated, and at the close a hefirty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer :->n the proposition of Mr Evan Jones, B.A B.Sc., County School, seconded by Mr Tom Powell. Ad- Jrrsses were also given by Mr N. B. Owen and Mr Hamer. OBITUARY.—It is with regret that we have to record the death, at Hull on Friday week, of Mr Rdward I\Iarp< le, A.K.C the eldest, son of the late Mr Edward Marpole, Maeugwyn street. The de- ased, who was 48 years of age, had been in fail- ing health for the last three years. He was well known and highly respected and had been for ;otne time at the U.C.W., Aberystwyth. The body was brought from Hull to Machynlleth with the snail on Sunday morning and was taken to the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr Tom Powell, Maengwyn street. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the interment being at tho Nonconformist Ut-metery. The chief mourners were :-Iili, and Mrs D. W. Marpole (brother and eister-in-law), Mr ind Mrs Tom Powell (sister and brother-in-law), Mr O. J. Powell, Mi&s Jones. Llanidloes, Miss Sarah Williams (cousin), Mrs Daniel Thomas (aunt). Tho cfliciating- ministers were the Revs P. Cunllo Davies, E. Wnion Evans and Josiah Jones. Floral Iributes were received from Mr and Mrs Marpole, Mr and Mrs Tom Powell, and Mr A. Wenham Elibbit., solicitor. The greatest sympathy is ex- pended to Mrs Powell and Mr Marpole in their oereavement. ENTERTAINMENT. — A successful concert and pntertaimnent was held in the Town Hall last light week. The proceeds were devoted towards the funds of the Girls Friendly Society, and it was gratifying to find such a large number pre- sent. The first part of the programme was of a miscellaneous nature, and was as follow*: — Pianoforte duct, Danse des Bouffons," Mrs A. O. Davies and Miss Sword; song, "Buy my roses," Miss Whittaker; violin solo, "10 Air Varic," Captain IIowcl Williams; song, (a.) "The Clowns song from King Lear." (b) Son of mine." Mr Harry A. Collin part Fong, In vain you tell," Mr J. O. Williams and party; song, Master Howel Williams; violin solo, Mazur- ka," Captain Howel Williams; song, "Out on the deep," Mr Harry A. Collin; song, with violin obligate, "A bird sat on an alder bough." Miss Whittaker; song. Y Deryn pur," Master Howel Williams; part song, Yr Haf," Mr J. <). Williams and party; address by Miss Hotch- kis on the subject of the fund. In the second part the dramatic performance My Lord in Livery," a farce in one act, was performed, the caste being as follows — Lord Thirlmere (H.M.S. Phlegethon). Dr A. O. Davies; Spig- gott (an old family butler), Mr Workman Hop- kins (a footman), Mr C. L. Jones-Evans; Robert (the smallest page procurable), Master R. Davies Sybil Amberley (daughter of Sir George 11 9 Amberley), Mrs Barrv Taunton; Laura and Rose (her friends). Miss Ta.unton and Mrs Ken- yon. The several characters were well pour- trayed, and the artistt's are to be congratulated on the excellent performance. The duties of ac- companist were ably carried out by Mrs A. (). Davies. An enjoyable evening was brought to 11 1 a close by the singing of God save the King." -+,

LONDON" TRAGEDIES. A veidict of wilful murder was returned on Thursday against. Arthur Robinson at the inquest at Woolwich on Edith Cranfield, a Rexley servaut, who was found dead in Bostal Woods. Robinson, who is an engineer's labourer, and had been the dead erirl's sweetheart was in court. Edith Best, a c )ok and follow servant with Edith Cranfipld, said that lately the girt had been peculiar. She was always very reserved, but was at times cheerful. The witness knew she was keeping company with Robinson. A fortnight ago she burned a lot. cf let tel's, but from whom they were the witness cooldnot say. Last Sunday she left the house about three o'clock in the after. noon. The witness did not see her again, and the next. morning she heard of her death. Evidence was given as to the confession of Robinson (who is under rem ind at the police court) to a constable, and as to the finding of the body of the girl, on which were newspaper cut tings referring to a recent double suicide and to a divorce action. Letters were read by tho coroner, indicating that the man and woman had intended to die together. A CIIISWICK TRAGEDY. Mr Kemp, deputy coroner, opened the irquest at Chiswick, on Thursday, on Alice Louisa Jones, who, it is alleged, was murdered by her husband. The man is lying in hospital, suffeiing from a wound in his throat, said to have tieen self-inflicted. Addressing the jury, Mr Xetup said the couple bad lived in Short street, Chiswick, until Jones fell ont of work then they went to live with Mrs Jones's parents, at Hunt street. Jones stayed there until a few weeks ago, but afterwords, owing to qoarre's, left. On December 24th a child was borD, and Jones was occasionally allowed to visit his wife and child. He obtained a few days' work, and tried to persuade his wife to again live with him, hut th s, it is supposed, she declined to do. On Monday evening a Mrs Williams saw Jones standing near his wife, who was lying on the pave- ment, strike a downward blow. Mra Jones got up, and exclaimed, Ob, Mrs Williams Mrs Wi\ iams!" and died immediately. Jones then went away, and a few minutes afLerwards, Mr Kemp went on to say, rushed into his parentfil house. He said, Kis3 me, mother, I am going to die," and in reply to a question said, 1 have cut her throat and my ovn too." After evidence of identification had teen given, the inquiry was adjourned to give Jones a chance of atlendirg.

TOWYN. Rations ACCIDIST.—In tho Very aentrm of Towyn, opposite 8..iDI. Cadvan's Charch, nnr; on tb.. corner of Church Sirwt, stands Manchester Home. The pnbdo wh<j ma\ without «>bs»»i-v ing the BARGAINS of -TOCETAKINO LIRE*, will <<». 10 only hy ACCIDBNT, no 8. EDMONDS is alway.. ready to milk" Q ¡(.1 parcel at a 10., pi,i(io. [A tv GUARDIANS VACANCY. The last day for recen iritf nominivinn* to fill the vacancy cau-ed by h. oenth of Mr Rd Morgan has bt»en fix..d for J 23 h. The election it fired to take place on Fe., 8th. 17SPORT.— On Tuesday last Mr Griffith DaviYs, To ifannau, brought down a wild g-avse ar th- mr.uth of the D': »yuni river, » Ilw-t rare os-urr ence, Ou the eama day Mr Harold Chadwick, toin.,erly of Leamington, met with a somewhat severe accident, whilst out in about £ uck-*hootiuu. Owing to the breaking of some lashing the gun re- coiled, striking bim on the forehead and inflirtint.' a savere gasn. He was attended to by Dr Daviee and is on a fair wy te recovery. LITERARY SOCIETY.—This society resumed itg debate on Tuesday evening, when the President occupied the chair. The question for debate was Does Social Reform owe more to science than to religion ?" The claims of science were ably put forth by Dr Davies in a powerful paper, and Mr Morgan Williams, B.A., as ably championed the oause of Religion. Ssveral speakers took part in the subsequent debate, the Tote resulting in an everwhelniine majority in favour of Religion. ENGLISH PRVSBYTKRIAN CnAPrL.—The annual sccial in connection with this chapel was held on Wednesday evening at the Public Rooms. Re- freshments were provided in the early part of the evening, when the following ladies presided at the various tables — Mrs John Lloyd (Maesmor), Mrlj Madoc Roberts, VII E Lewys Llovd, Mrs H. W. Giirtitha, Alri Pimh (Plts Edwaida), Mrs T. R. Jonas, Mrs Jones (Morlais), Mrs O. E. Williams, Miss Daniel and Ili-s Phillipm, assisted by several willing helpers. After partaking of refreshments, those present were invited to visit the plain and !a.a<y needlework stall, where an assortment of useful and substantia, as well as fancy and orna- mental artiotee, mostly provided by church mem- bers, were offered ar, moderate prices. Good bnsinecs was also done at the sweet stall by Misn Kthelwyn Williams, Miss Lcaa Powell and 31rs John Parry, who were in charge. Another source of attraction was the art museum, which was ar- ranged by Messrs 1), Ecanf, J. E. Thomas and 0. P. Joner, Tliearratigement6 throughout were excellent and reflected the greatest credit urau all concerned. The Pastor was chairman of the General Com, mitteo, and tho secretarial duties were ably per formed by Messrs J. Wynn Williams and Edward Thomas. In addition to tho above, the following ladies acted on tue catering committee :—Mrs J. D. Jones, Rhianfa, Mrs R. II. Morgan, Mrs J. W. J-)ues, Cumberton House, Mrs Jones, Morlais, Mrs Ellis, Cauadian Hotel, Mrs 0. E. Williams, Mrs Williams, Crosfing, Mrs White and Miss Fianklin. The plain and fancy needlework stall was super- intended by Mis Howell Jones, Miss Parry, Miss Davies and Mrs J. G. Thomas. At the subsequent concert the chair was occupied by the Hev T. R. Ilones, in the unavoidable abeeno of Mr Thomas. Jones, B.Sc. The following pro. gramme was greatly eujoyed :-Selections by tVe Fon-fon Band under the conductorship of Mr Pryce Williams; solo, Anchored," Mr J. Corris Jones; solo, "Uncle John," Mrs Harry Lewia; Machynlleth (encore) "Darby and Joan"; recita- tion, Saunders M'Glashan's Courtship" (encored) Miss Gainor Davies, B.A.; Tableau—" Biitannia and the Four Nations" (With a selection of National songs). Britannia—Miss Dorothy Roberts. England, Miss Morfudd Davies. Scot. land, Master llarry Hunter. Wales, Miss Meiriona Roberta Ireland, Master George Jones. Finale, Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," God Save the King."

DOLGELLEY. G F.S.-Thc local branch of the Girls' Fiiendly Society was addressed at Berwyn House on Tues- day by Miss Hodgkiss, London. R.S.P C C.— Miss Aylmer addressed a public meeting at the Assembly Rooms on Thursday in connection with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Dr Hugh Jones, M.B Caer. ffynon, presided. CALL.—The Rev D. R. Owen, minister of Jtidah Baptist Church, has accepted a pastoral call to Cefn Mawr. FAREWELL SUPPER.—Thirty-fonr of his friends assembled at the Criterion Restaurant on Friday to wish Mr W. G. Jones speed, well. An excellent supper was catered by Mr and Mrs R. Davies. Mr Jones, who has been clerk for some years at the local branch of the North and South Wales Bank, has been promoted to Colwyn Bay. Mr R. Gathrie Jones preeided over the gathering. Several com- plimentary speeches were delivered, after which a miscellaneous concert was held, and a most enjoy- able evening was spent. FOOTBALL.—A football match was played at the Cattle Show field on Saturday between the 38th Co. Royal Engineers, Trawsfynydd, and Dolgelley. A healthy spirit of rivalry prevailed and the game was played in a gentlemanly manner. It was evident, however, that the homesters, although they played two reserves, were far away the better team and they well deserved the victory. The final score was, Dolgelley 5 goals, Trawsfynydd 1. The following represented Dolgelley :-Thoa. Jones W. James, Arthur Roberts (capt.) T. Morris, R. O. Williams, R LI. James J. G. Owen, D. Roberts, H. P. Roberts, Teddie Meredith, R R. Jones. Mr W. Roberts, P.O., was the referee. FIRE AT THE COUNTY HALL.—Excitement reigned supreme on Friday naorniug when the news was ppread broadcast that the Coanty Hall was on fire. It appears that the caretaker, whilst going on duty the day after the Assizes, was approached by a commercial traveller who expressed a desire to we the oil paintings. Their progress was, however, impeded by volumes of smoke proceeding from the petty jury room. The gentleman at one summoned the police and the fire brigade, who were soon on the scene. It was discovered that beams at the back of the grate were smouldering, and had prob- ably been smouldering all night. It is fortunate that the fira was noticed iu good time, otherwise the historic old building might have been en- dangered. PKTTY SESSIONS.—On Taesday, befora Messrs C. E. Munro Edwards (chairman), O. 8. Wyun, E Griffith, W. Hughes, J. Meyrick Jones, A. E. Jelf- Ravelov, R. W. Williams, Capt H. M. Richards and Dr John Jones, Edward Rose, Bebington, licengee of the Castle Inn, was charged with permitting drunkenness on January 1st. Mr W. P. Owen, Aberystwyth, said he was asked the previous even- ing to represent Mr A. J. Hughes, the defendant's solicitor. As an important witness WHMWfiy from home that day he asked for an adjournment. Mr R. Guthrie Jones, who appeared for the prosecu- tion, made no objection. The case was therefore adjourned till February 4th — licensing sessions.— The Chief Constable reported that Cross Foxes Inn was defective in sanitation. The Clerk (Mr J. C. Hughes) said that was a matter fcr the local Ruthorities. The Chairman and Mr R. Wynne Williams, in company with the Chief Constable, were deputed to visit the Castle and Cross Foxes Inns and to report theron by the next meeting. A SoU) ACCIDENT.—Mr 11. Guthrie Jones, deputy coroner for Merioneth, held an inquest at the County Hall. on Friday afternoon, touching the dearth of Owen Iredale Jones, Unicorn Inn, who died that morning. Mr Robert Jones identified the body as that of his son who was ten years of age. The little boy came in on the previous Saturday a little before one o'clock complaining that lie had met with an accident. Dr Myles was immediately summoned and had been in attendance .ince.- Harry Price (9) said that on Saturday, January 11th, he and the deceased were sliling near Bont Fawr. Owen went over to Cae Marian. Attracted by a shout of cwspair, the witnets went in the direction of the sound, and to his horror he saw hit fiiend bad got fast in the railings, blood flowing profusely from one of his legs. Witness, being weak, looked for assistance. A man was standioy I on the bridge at the time. Witness appealed to I him for help, but no notice was taken. lb there. I fore took witness some time to extricate his fiiend from tke perilous position. He was at latt tuc- cesfnl, and the deceaeed, although it was evident he saffered Ditch pain, managed to walk borne.—

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MR. HALDANE AND THE MONT- GOMERYSHIRE MILITIA. REPLY TO THE DEPUTATION. A member of the deputation recently appointed to wait upon Mr llaldane, the Secretary ol State for War, to oppose tho proposed disbandment of the 4th Battalion South Wales Borderers, met the right honourable geutlsman by appointment at the War Office on Wednesday. The deputation origi. nal y appointed were-Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, lord lieutenant; Earl of Powis, hon-colonel of the regiment; Col. Sandbach, chairman of (lie County Association Mr John Lomax, vice-chairman of the County Association; Capt. Mytton, chairman of the County Council; Mr Hugh Lewis, vice-chair- man of the County Council Mr Hugh Pee), high sheriff of the connty Mr G. D. Harri- eon, clerk of the County Council Col Sladen, commanding the militia; and thePartiamentary representatives of the County and Boroughs, Mr D. D:ivies and Mr J. D Rees. The War Secretary communisated a desire that the deputation to meet him should be fewer in numbers than that appointed, and those who waited upon him were Lord Powis, Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, Mr Lomax, Sir J. D. Rees, M.P., Col Sladen, Mr Peel, and Mr U. D. Harrison. Mr H?eø introduced the deputation, and we understand the case for the retention of the militia was put in clear and vigor- ous teinii by Sir Watkin, Lord Powis and other speakers. In his reply, Mr llaldane explained at length the scope and intention of the new Terri- torial Army Scheme, and held out little hope that he could, consistently with that scheme, agree to the retention of the Militia. A similar reply was made by Mr Haldane to the representations of two other deputations who l'im- ultaneously waited upon him to oppose the dis- bandment of the Bucks Militia in the one case, and of the 4th Battalion Welsh Fusiliers (Carnarvon) in the other.

THE YOUNG EVANGELIST'S "MISSION." In London, on Monday, Mr Charles Wilson Sears, a provision agent of Lae, Keut, was grauted a decree nisi on the grounds of the misoonduct of his wife, Catherine, with Mr Alfred J. Burrage, formerly pastor at a Baptist Chapel at Lee. Counsel for the petitioner said the marriage took place in 1889, and Mr and Mrs Sears had Ii, ed at Lewisham and Lee. Co-respondent, who wee about 21 at tl e time, became pastor of the con- gregation at Lee Baptist Chapel, where the petitioner was a prominent member, and the co-reppoudent bad stayed at his house. In 19(J1 Mr Burrage resigned his ministry on the ground of ill-health, and went to Toronto, being presented with a testimonial on leaving by the congregation. Later the petitione:- discovered that the co respon- dent, while minister at the hurch, was in the habit of frequently visiting the respondent. Mr Sears demanded an explanation from his wifej and she said the only thing would be for him to got a divoice). The co-respoudout, she added, had gone out to Canuda to make a. homo for her and she intended to join him there. Mrs Sears had told him that a child born iu 1986 was the co- respondent's child. Petitioner gave evidence in support of counsel's statement, aad said that when the child referred to was born he noticed that it bore a likeness to 00. respondent. Other testimony was given, a witness staticg that the co-respondent first came to Lee in charge of a mission, and was known as the young evMMt gelist. — ♦ —

A collision, owing to thi fosr. occurred nnt.AidA Wimbledon fetation, on the London and South- western Railway, on Thursdny evening, between a Southampton train and & Loatherhead train. Thirteen paiaengera we « hurt, thre* rather badly, a id the remainder slightly.

Dr J. Myles, M D., said that he examined the lad and found he had a lacerated wound on the back of the thigh. An operation was performed on Wednesday by the witness, assisted by Dr Hugh Jones. Death was caused, in witness's opinion, by heart failure foliowing on acute gangrene uf the right thigh resulting from the accident.—A ver- dict according to the medical testimony was returned.—The funeral, which was private, took place at Llaualityd Churchyard on Saturday. The flora! tributes included a wreath from the sciielars and sthff of the National School. NEWTOWN. APPOINTMENT.—Miss Gertrude Evans, NewtowD, has been appointed assistant mistress at the Junior Council school, Ithosllanerchrngog. FENNY POPULAR.— These entertainments con- tinue to be well patronised. The Victoria Hall, on Saturday evening, was well filled and the pro- gramme supplied was interesting and well sus- tained. AN EXPENSIVE HAIR CCT AND SHAVE.—On Tuesday evening P.C. Hammond found Frank Trueman, farm labourer, Bettws, helplessly drunk on the Llanfair road. On Wednesday morning Trueniau was brought before Mr W. P. Phillips at the Police Court, on a charge of being drunk. He told the magistrate that he came to town for a hair cut and shave, and went to have a drop of something to warm him and took a drop too much. He was fined 2, 61 and 2s 6d costs. TRAP ACCIDBNT.—A serious trap accident oc- curred in the Crescent on Saturday afternoon. A horse and trap, belonging to Mr Scott Owen, Cefn- gwifed, was being driven into town, and when in Commercial street, the horse was frightened by something and rushed into the Crescent, where it was stoppod by Mr J. E. Lane Griffiths, head- master of the Peuygloddfa Council schools. Soon after the horse dropped on the street and bled profusely, and it was discovered that one of the shafts had deeply pierced the brisket. ft was taken to Mr Watchorn, where it waa attended to. SACRKB CONCEKT.—There was a large attendance at the Public Hall on Sunday evening, when Mr D. S. Williams (blind concertinaist), gave his annual sacred benefit concert. Mr Sydney P. Powell, The Rock, occupied the chair, and the programme was sustained by Miss Etnily Barratt (soprano), Miss Gortie Davies (contralto), Mr Llewelyn Morgan (tenor), Mr Stuart Humphreys (bass), the Cam- brian Quartet Party, Newtown Prize Mixed Voice Choir (conductor Mr Hugh Jones). Newtown Male Voice Choir (conductor Mr G. M. Evans), and Mr D. S. Williams. All the items wera well given, and t.he duiitis of accompanist were ably fulfilled by Mr Ernest Owen. Before the close, Mr Williams expressed his thanks to the chairman, artistes, and all present for their support. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—A brilliant success has been scored by Miss Mary Thomas, of Gorphwysfa, at the Koyal Academy of Music. Following up her highly creditable four years' cou)B' of study, dur. ing which, as previously recorded by us, she was awarded two certificates, three silver medals, and three bronzes for violin and pianoforte playing, eight-singing and theory, we have now the pleasure of congratulating Miss Thomas npjti her success in passing the Christmas Metropolitan examination for the Liceutiateship in practical violin playing (a very exacting test of proficiency) also in general musical theory. In the theoretical examination she gained 98 marks (a very unusual proportion) ont of ths 103 maximum, and thereby gaiuirg first place in the United Kingdom out of the hundreds who entered. Miss Thomas is now entitled to her diploma as Licentiate of the above Royal and National Institution, and to the addition of L.K.A M. to her name. HOCKEY MATCH.—On Saturday last the New- town ladies' hockey team entertained the Chirbury ladies, when a most exciting match resulted. Shortly after the start tho homesters got a gaal through the sparkling play of Miss Ethel Woosuam, who dribbled down the field, and working her way skilfully between the two backs, shot a fine goal. Not long after Miss Doris Evans scored a second goal for the home team. Play then became ex- citing, and the visitors' defence was sorely taxed to k",ep out the persistent attacks of the home for- ward line, who were ably fed by the centre-half particularly. The second half wa3 equally in. teresting, but the pace of the first began to tell on the player", who missed several opportunities of scoring. Although the homesters had most of the play they failed to increase their ecore, and the match ended 2-0 in their favour. The vict ry was a most creditable one to the home team as the Chirbary ladies had not been defeated previously this season. The stars of the home side were un- doubtedly Miss Louie Wigley and Miss Mary H. Bebb, wl i st for the visitors the two backs shone most. Messrs D. Morgan and R. M. Lloyd were the referees.—At the close of the match the visit- ing team wore entertained to tea at Mr Bebb's restaurant by the home ladies. OBnrARY.—We regret to record the death of Mr David Owen, which took place rather unex- pected! at his residence in Kerry road on Wed- eaFay morning, at tke comparatively early age of I 58. Mr Owen had been always in robust health, until a short time ago when it was discovered that, he was suffering from an internal complaint which proved fatal much sooner than his ldatives and friends expected. The deceased gentleman, who succeeded his father as a machinist, was well- known all over the district. All his dealings were characterised by the utmost integrity and straight- forwardness. He was a roeeiber of the Newtown Urban District Council, and although he was not a talkative member, his experience as a business man served the Council well. Whenever he spoke at the meetings of that Council his remarks carried weight. He was a Liberal in politics aud a member of the Presbyterian Church in the Crescent. Ho was one of the oldest Oddfellows in the town, and was at the time of his death the treasurer of the local Lodge, a position he had occupied for 38 years, and had passed through all the offices connected therewith. He was of a kindly and genial disposition, and a level headed business man. —