The Aberystwith Observer

BETTER LIGHT WANTED. The Lighting Committee reported receipt of a letter from the Gas Company as to public light- ing stating that the lamps complained of as giving very little light, were giving contract light that they would fix a lamp post near the Lower Pheasant Inn when a site was chosen that a new lamp would be fixed in Foundry lane and that the matter of incandescent lighting in Mount street and Raven street would receive careful considera- tion. It was recommended that the attention of the company be again called to the three lamps complained of as not giving sufficient light, and Councillors J. Pryce Jones, E. Stockton, and W. Humphreys were deputed to fix the site of the lamp near the Pheasant Inn. -Approved. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Alderman Wyke, the Council formally appoint- ed Mr William Wynne inspector of nuisances at a salary of £70 per annum and water inspec- tor at £ 10. Mr Wynne was also appointed to inspect the canal boats.

THE MONTGOMERY BOROUGHS MEMBER BY MOONLIGHT. [SPECIALLY CONTRIBUTED.] The Borough Member had been staying at a house a few miles from the ancient city of Caersws, and one evening ventured out for a moonlight cycle spin. It is not often that he is caught napping," but he certainly was on the particular evening referred to, and what is more by a simple country youth. He did not reveal his identity, neither did the youth at first know him, but the pointed questions asked confirmed the rustic's belief that his companion was none other than Mr Rees himself. When the youth made this discoverer, he was naturally more diplomatic in his questions and answers. After discussing the weather and things in gen- eral they started upon more important subjects, as the following interesting dialogue will show B.M. What do you think of old age pen- sions ? Y. Well, anything to help the old people must be good, but where is the money to come from ? This was evidently a puzzler for the B.M., as it will be for the Chancellor of the Exchequer. B.M. Out of the taxes, of course. Y. I think the Radicals made a mistake in taking the tax off coal, don't you? B.M. Well, perhaps so. It was the youth's turn now. Y. What do you think of Tariff Reform? B.M. It is no doubt worth a trial, and no one can tell how it will work until it has been experimented with. Who do you think will get in for the Boroughs next time? Y. The Colonel, of course he is so popular. B.M. What makes you think that? New- town is pretty Radical, is it not? Y. The Colonel is all right there; it's the places round that does it. They say that he is going to have another candidate to fight him next time. This information evidently upset the B.M.'s equilibrium for he at once got somewhat excited. B.M. How about Mr Rees? What do you think of him? Y. He may be all right, but I don't like foreigners. They say he is going to have an- other job in India shortly, and then I daresay we shall hear no more about him, like some of his predecessors. B.M. Who is likely to be the new candidate? Y. They say Mr Humphreys-Owen. You see they like a local man, and he is w.11 known about here, but he will stand no chance against the Colonel. What do you think of the House of Lords? B.M. They are a fine body of men, none bet- ter very learned and clever. Y. Do you think there is likely to be a Gen- eral Election soon? B.M. Most likely. Y. The present Government is getting very tottery, but I daresay they will keep in for two or three years yet so that Mr Lloyd George can have his pension. B.M. They won't worry about that. After a few miles ride together, the Borough j Member said he must return (it was evidently J getting near the hour for dining) tand his feelings j can be better imagined than described when the youth said Good night, Mr Rees," especially after having been "drawn" in such an unsus- pected manner. i

POWYSLAND PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION. INTERESTING COMPETITIONS AT PONTSCOWRHYD. Pontsc-owrhyd, one of the best known farms in the charming Meifod valley, was the centre of interest to Powysland farmers and agricul- turists on Friday, when the annual ploughing and hedging competitions, under the auspices of the Powsylancl Association, took place. Dur- ing the past five years 'or so, the Association has done admirable work in fostering a spirit of healthy rivalry among the farmers of the district in these two branches of agricultural employment, and there is mo doubt that it has also helped, in a large measure, to raise the standard of merit in these matters. The ex- cellent prizes offered for competition by the Association are an incentive to the ploughmen and hedgers to do their best, even when em- ployed in ordinary work on the farm, for the average farm-hands' motto is "Practice makes perfect," and he does not enter the lists at the annual meeting unprepared. As a general rule, he has studied all the little points that weigh with the judges, when performing his usual druilv task. Yesterday's competitions were quite as successful as any in former years, and more- over, they were perhaps even more interesting, for there was a considerable inscrease in the number of competitors, especially in the hedg- ing classes, and the character of the work done throughout in hedging and plaughing gained the highest praise from the gentlemen who had the onerous dut- of placing the awards. The day was beautifully fine, but the rather severe frost of the morning somewhat delayed the start of the ploughing competitions. The competi- tors, however, got through their work expedi- tiously. IilJJcl the judges were able to finish their task before dusk. Admirable arrangements had been made for the holding of the contests, and everything went with commendable smoothness. The president of the association this year is Captain D. H. Mytton, and he showed the in- terest, he takes in agricultural matters by at- tending the meeting and' witnessing the com- petitions until late in the afternoon. The chair- man of the committee was Mr D. Benbow, petitions until late in the afternoon. The chair- man of the committee was Mr D. Benbow, Pant til as and Mr J. Morgans, Pontscowrhvd (who'lent his fields for the occasion), and Mr H. M. Jones. Matliyrafal, acted as treasurers. The secretarial duties were in, the hands of Messrs H. C. Roberts, Dyffryn, and E. T. Jones, Cae- bardd—two energetic young -agriculturists who c did much to ensure the success of the event. c During the day the local branch of the British g Women's Temperance Association provided tea j and refreshments at the usual charges. There j v,-ere some complaints as to the absence of "something stronger than tea "-especially in the morning, when the wind was bitingly keen j -but. on the whole the large number of specta- tors present appeared to be satisfied with aerated water or "Te Boke," as the Welsh say. j PLOUGHING. | Class "1 (open to all comers).—1 W. E. Jones, Pentrebyaa-t.ii; 2 Richard Jones, Llandinam; 3 ] Griffith 'Evans. Llanidloes. Class 2 (over 25).— 1 J. Morgans, Pontscow- J rhyc1 2 J. Roberts, Pentrebyarth; 3 Tom Hughes, Bank; 4 T. Jarman, Ystymcolwyn. j Class 3 (under 25).—1 D. T. Benbow, Pant- glas; 2 D. Griffiths, Matliyrafal; 3 E. Williams, f Maesgwvji; 4 John Llwyarch, Bronymaen. Class 4 (under 20).— 1. W. Jones, Trewylan 2 Bowetti, Mathra^al; 3 Isaac Jones, Keel Mawr; 4 Joe Jones, Pwllychwyd. Class 5. blacksmith, plough.—1 R. Griffiths, Gelli: 2 David Lewis, Mingwern; 3 D. Ellis, Braich; 4 David Davies, Mingwern. Champion silver cup, value lOgs., awarded to the best ploughman in the district (to be won three times by the same competitor before it becomes his absolute property), J. Morgans, PoTitsco.w-rhTd. HEDGING. Class 6 (open to all comers).—1 R. Griffiths, Trefonen; 2 T. E. Griffiths, Leighton; 3 T. Brown, Pentrebyarth; r J. Wilding, Meifod. Class 7 (over 50).—1 J. Jones, Highgate; 2 J. Davies, Cefnllwyd; 3 William Edwards, Glascwm; r D. Hamer, Bank. Class 8 (under 50).—1 Tom Wilde, Broniarth Hall; 2 John Wilding, Pencaedu; 3 R. Ellis, Blue Bell; r John Andrew, Bryngroes. Clo.ss 9 (under 25).—1 D. Wilding, Upper Hall; 2 David Co,rbett, Godor; 3 J. Humph- reys, Trefinaiuney; y William Morris, Rhos- j glascofd. Class 10, best pair of horses.—1 T. Green, J Bank; 2 H. M. and H. W. Jones, Matliyrafal; 3 R. O. Roberts, Ystymeolwyn. Class 11, neatest and best turned out pair,.— 3 1 John Humphreys, Trefnanney; 2 Edward Jones, Pentrebyarth. Class 12, Long service competition. I D. Hamer, Bank, Pool Quay (23 years); 2 E. Mor- gans, Penygrwig (17 years). The judges, whose decisions appeared to give general satisfaction, were —Ploughing, Messrs E. Hughes, Matliafarn, Machynlleth, and T. Jones, Westbury; hedging, Messrs T. Francis, Pe-ntrecelyn, Llanbrynmaiir, and R. C. Pryce, Broughton, Shrewsbury; horses and turnouts, Mr R. Roberts, Allenfawr, Llanrhaiadr.

-+- MR DAVID DAVIES' FOXHOUNDS. On Saturday these hounds met at Leighton bridge, when, owing to the frost, there was not a very large field. Cwm Wrood was first visited, the hounds quickly getting on to a line which they carried to the top and along the Grig. Huntsman Greenhow then put the hounds into Cwmbacha. Within a very short time Reynard was on foot. After rattling him back and fore for some time the hounds divided into two packs, No. 1 going for Cwm Wood (but were stopped), and No. 2 taking 'a.fter a fox which broke out just at that moment at the bottom of Cwm Wood, crossed over the Black Bank round for But-tington Hill, where he turned to the right, over the top for the Welsh Harp, then back to Cwmbacha., and straight through there. The hounds pressing him very hard, he made his way for Cwm Wood, over the Beacon, crossed the old road, and down the valley for W-atton, where the hounds compelled him. to surrender his brush. He was a very large dog fox. Trelystan was next drawn, and soon Reynard was viewed breaking out at the lower end, going up to the top, and returning into Trelystan. Breaking out this time at the top end he made his way for the Beacon a.nd Cwm Wood, where he turned sharp back for Leighton, then to Rickards' Hill, and down to Trelystan Church and Beeches Dingle. Turning to the right near Gunley he swung round back for Richards' Hill, where the hounds came to a check (for the first time in the run) in an old lane where there were some big rabbit burrows, and where it is supposed that he must have sought refuge. The time being 5-30, and trains, like time, waiting for no one, Reynard had to be left for another day's sport. On Wednesday the hounds met at Tregynon, when the following were present: Messrs Rhys Jones, Llanfair Christopher, Llanwyddela-n B. H. Phillips, Tregynon Jones, Cwm-mearl; Messrs Miller, Pryce, blacksmith, and a. number of footmen. Lower House Wood and Brithdir cover were drawn, but proved blank, as also weire Bettws covers. Cefndinas again provided a fox which made through Llwynooch Wood, then turning sharply to the right he ran across the Gwernhowell Valley to Brynrorin Wood,and Aberbechan Wood. Crossing the rood and brook he made his way up to Cefnmawr Plantation. Turning to the left he ran down for the Pant, then on to the Pajit, when he retraced his steps over Cefnmawr ajid Pant, then crossed over to Aberbecha.n and Brynrorin Woods, across Gwemhowell Valley to Cefndinas (his old home), where the hounds rolled him over after a. very feist run of two hours. He was a. very fine dog VOK. ONE IN THE HUNT.

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NEWTOWN. GOLF.—Last week a match was played on the home links between Newtown and Llandrindod Wells. The homesters, who were not fully re- presented, suffered a defeat. PRESENTATION.-On Sunday afternoon, at the Congregational Sunday School, Mr Richard Goodwin, who has been connected with the Sun- d'ay school since 1846, was presented with 50 volumes of Every Man's Library," as a mark of the esteem of the scholars, teachers, and offi- cers towards him. Mr J. W. Clayton made the presentation, which was subscribed to willingly by the present -and past officers, teachers, and scholars. Mr Goodwin made ,a feeling response. GRAND CONCERT.—On Saturday evening, at the Public Hall, a grand concert was given by Miss Novello Williams and party. There was only ia small attendance, but the musical items were ably given and highly appreciated.—On Sunday evening there was fit crowded audience when the same party rendered a splendid pro- gramme of sacred music. YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING CLASS.—An enjoy- able musical programme was gone through at the weekly meeting of this class on Friday even- ing of last week, at the Wesleyan Schoolroom. The items were contributed by Messrs Garbett and Norman Edwards, Hugh Jones, Morley Hughes, W. H. Milsom, and C. T. M. Taylor. Mr Milsom played the accompaniments, and Mr Hugh Jones presided. PENNY POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT.—Mr R. E. George presided over the meeting at the Vic- toria Hall on Saturday evening, when an excel- lent programme was sustained by Miss Coupe, Miss Amy Be van, Miss Emily Pugh, Mr Kinsey, and Master J. Emrys Tanner. WHY WE ARE FRKE CHURCHMEN."—T) is was the subject of a lecture delivered by the Rev E. Jones-Williams, at the Congregational Schoolroom on Wednesday evening, before a good attendance. Mr T. Reese presided. C.E. ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary services of the Baptist Christian Endeavour Society was held on Sunday when the Pastor gave an inspiring ad- dress, special hymns were sung, and solos were given by Miss Kate Morgan and Mr A LI Morgan. After the service a united rally of the Primitive Methodist, Congregational and Baptist societies took place, presided over by Mr J E Jones. Ad- dresses were given by Rev M D'lin and Mr J H Richards, reading by Miss A Pugh, while solos were sung by Miss L James and Mr J Stevens. The roll was called, each society responding. Mrs Astley ably presided at the organ. MOCK ELECTION.—A mock Urban District Coun- cil election was held at the Wesleyan Schoolroom ,n Friday evening, in connection with the Debating society. There were five candidates for three seats Messrs F T Benbow (C), Atf Edwards (C), Morley Inghes (L), N Edwards (L), and 0 D S Taylor Ratepayers Association). INFIBMARY BALL COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the 3all Committee was held on Wednesday evening, Mr William Watkins in the chair. Statements of icoonnts were presented showing a balance of 858 10s to be handed over to the funds of the [nfirmary. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded ;o the joint hon. secretaries, Captain Arbuthno' wd Mr William Watkins, for their services, and ilso to Sir Pryce and Lady Pryce-Jones and Capt. Aibuthnot for the use of plants and for allowing jhe services of their gardeners; also to Messrs Ione3 Bros, for decorating the retiring room, and Messrs Pryce-Jones Ltd. and Mr David Lewis, London House, for assistance in the decorations, ind to all those who kindly lent furniture for use 311 the occasion of the ball. HOCKEY CLUB DANCE.—This dance was held in bhe Public Hall on Thursday evening and pioved in unqualified success, there being over 120 pre- sent. The music was supplied by the Cedewain Band, and the floor prepared by Mr J Bennett was in excellent condition. The M.C's. were Messrs F Bennett-Lioyd and Mr Harry Jones, whilst the refreshments were supplied by Mr H J Vickers. The hall was nicely decorated under the superin- tendence of Mr T F Benbow, principally in the club colours, and hockey sticks were appropriately arranged in prominent positions. Bridge and whilst were indulged in by non-dancers. Mr R A Wilson made an energetic secretary, and was ably assisted in the general arrangements byj Mies Smith, Miss Woosnam and Mr Bert Powell. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BiBLt SOCIETY.—The an- nual meeting of the Newtown Auxiliary was held it the Victoria Hall on Monday evening, when a good number of subscribers and others interested in the society attended. In the absence of Mr E Powell, Canon Williams presided, and was sup- ported by Rev T E Williams, Rev E Jones-Will- iams, Rev Ll Jones, and Messrs G Griffiths Richard Phillips, and J T C Git tins. The Chairman in the course of some fitting remarks said bhe Bible was the book of books. There were many books of great value in the world but no book stood on the same level as the Bible. In Wales they priaed their Bible, and he would venture to say that Welshmen would not be worthy of the name they bear if they turned their backs upon the Bible. He himself had no fear that that, would ever come to pass, for however much they differed as to the best way of bringing home the brutb of the Bible to young and old, they differed not at all as to the value of the Bible itseif. The Bible Society made a point of supplying that book to all in the language they best understood. To many of them there was no book to be com- pared with the Welsh Bible. The meeting was afterwards addressed by the Rev T A Wolfendale, M.A., Manchester, the deputation from the parent: society. Votes of thanks to the chairman and speaker were passed at the close. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—A tea and entertain- ment in connection with this social was held in the Victoria Hall on Thursday evening. After doing justice to the good things provided, those assem- bled were privileged to have a splendid entertain- ment. The president of the society (Mr T. R. Bridgewater) presided over a good attendance. The following artistes cantributed to the evening's enjoyment:—Newtown Silver Band (conducted by Mr T Reynolds), Mrs H Parry, Misses B M Tilsloy, Kate Morgan, Messrs Jack Themas, Llew Morgan, G P Davies, and Lawton Reynolds. MisB Edith Reynolds and Master Harry Hanks played the accompaniments. During the evening there was a competition for the best seven minutes' speech on "Co-operation," and this attracted four competi- tors- The first prize of 12s 6d was awarded to Mr Douglas Whittaker, whilst the second prize of 7s 6d was awarded to M^ Jehn Andrew. Mr T R Bridge- water and Mr W Sambrooks acted as adjudicators on the speech. The ball bad been tastefully deco- rated with plants and suitable Co-operation mottoes. The tea tables were presided over by the lady members of the society, assisted by the employees of the local stoies, under the superin- tendence of the manager, Mr F C Evans. Amongst those pretent were two of the veterans of Co- operation in Newtown—Mr John Pugb, Stone street, and Mr Wm Trow, New road.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE HUNTERS IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. The ballot for brood mares purchased by Mr D. Davies, M.P., took place at Llandinam Hall yesterday, and resulted in the following being successful: —Mr D. Wintringham Stable Mr W. Rogers, Bacheldre; Mr N. Bennett Owen; Mr Edward Jones, Cwmberllan; Mr John Evans, Caersws; Mr Henry Roberts, New- town Mr Joseph Davies, Trewythan Fach; and Mr F. W. Watchor-u.

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TOWYiV. TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL MATCH.—Interest rum) high in the town in anticipation of to-day's game against the Royal Welsh Warehouse team, and an exciting game is sure to be the result. FOOTBALLERS' ADvKNTCRK.—A game was played on Saturday between teams representing Towyn Reserves and Abergynolwyn, resulting in an easy win for the former. What might have been a ser- ious accident occurred during the home drive of the latter, the trap being upset owing to oae of the wheels coming off. Several received nasty scratcheB but fortunately no serious damage was done. PERSONAL.—The news that Mr E Pryce Evans, the popular Towyn Rovers back had been chosen to play in the International match at Aberdare was hailed with enthusiasm. He was included in the trial game at Wrexham on Monday with the above result. Rumour has it that he is to be fur- t her oongratnlated in other directions, but more of that anon. May he prove worthy of his selection. MUSICAL SUCCESSES -.At a competitive meeting at Brvncrug three of Mr Meirion Davies' pupils succeeded in gaining premier honours. Miss Olwen Williams obtained the prize for soprano solo, Miss Edith Roberts, Cynfal, for solo for children under 16 years of age, and Mr Evan Evans, Red Lion street, for baritone solo. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—At the Baptist Chapel in connection with this society, a paper was read on Thursday evening by Mr R M. Kinsey, B.Sc., the subject being "William Carey, the first missionary." An exhaustive account of his life and work was given, and proved most inspiring. Remarks were made by Messrs Israel Williams, John Richards and Miss Samuel. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Wednesday last week, at her London residence, Highgate road, N., of Mrs Jackson Jones, widow of the late Thomas Jones, of the firm of Messrs Shoolbred and Co., Tottenham Court road, London, brother of the late John Junes, Bryndedwydd, Towyn. The interment took place on Wednesday this week at Highgate Cemetery, a service being pre- viously held at St. Anne's Church, Highgate. Her many acts of charity and of munificence to all good causes in Towyn are too well known to require being enlarged upon, and in her decease Towyn loses one of its best and most valued bene- factors. She was particulaily generous in her many deeds of benevolence towards the St. Cadvan's Parish Church. In the case of the visit of the Volunteers, year after year, she most generously allowed the use of Neptune Hall, free of all coat, as headquarters for the offiéerB attached and the land adioinintr as camping ground. SOCI.A.L.-Tho" annual social in connection with the Wesleyan Chapel was held on Wednesday evening, when a good number of members and friends assembled to enjoy the good things so sumptuously provided by the ladies. Subsequently the following programme was rendered, all of the items being well received :—Song, Cartref yn y wlad," Mr J Williams, Lianoigryn; recitation, Pat's journey to London," Miss C J Evans song, Miss Williams, Llanegryn recitation, A oourting gcene," Mrs Jones, Bodtaiog; song, Pistyll y Llan," Miss Jane Laura Davies, Aberdovey duet, The Sol-fifa lesson," Messrs Jones and Williams; song, The dear old home," Mr D 0 Joues; trio, Hallowed be Thy name," Miss Davies and Messrs I Lewis; song, Peidiwch gofyri i roi ganu," Mr Jaa. Jones; recitation, The Fireman's Wedding," Miss C J Evans song, Gwalia," Mr J E Roberts duet, Y iili a'r rhosyn," MifiB Davies and Miss J Lewis; sorg, "Pobeth yn Gymreig," Mr Hugh Lstvis song, Miss Katie F Jones recitation, The Lifeboat," Mr W Evans trio, The little angel," Aberdovey party. A cordial vote of thanks was proposed by the Chairman, the Rev John Smith, seconded by Mr Jacob Rowlands, to all who had aided in making the evening suoh a success, and this was carried unanimously.

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E. R. 7TH (MONTGOMERY AND MERIONETH- SHIRE) BATTALION ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUT.-COL. SIR W. L. NAPIER, .BART. Commanding. Headquarters, Newtown, 20th February, 1909. ENLISTMENTS.— The undermentioned having en- listed at Blaenau Festiniog on the 21st November, 1908, is taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to G Company, and allotted Regimental number as stated against his name, No. 2232 Robt. Jones. DISCHARGE.—No. 285 Pte D. Morris, C Company, Welsbpool, having enlisted into the Regular Army on the 15th inst, is struck off the strength of the Battalion from that date. INSTRUCTION. — Second.Lieutenant E. Tudor Jones will attend a course of instruction at the Depot R.W. Fusiliers, Wrexham, from the 22nd February to the 21st Mrrch, 1909, under paragraph 337, T.F. Regalations, 1908. A. T. C. RUNDLE, Captain. Adjutant 7th Battalion Royal Welsh Ftteiliera. PRINTING of every description executed neat quick and cheap at the COUNTY TIMES Office Welsopool and Aberystwyth

Mr J. D. Rees, M.P., and the Horn Mire Rees were among the goeeta at the political reception given by the First Lord of the Admiralty &Adl Mrs McKenna at the Admiralty on Monday evening. The Prime Minister and numerous Ministers were also present.

DOLGELLEY. DISTINGUISHKO VISITOR.-Professor B. Katanra, of Tokio University, paid a visit to the Glasdir Copper Mines, on Tuesday, and thoroughly ex- amined the mine and the ore concentration process which is being oarried out there. We understand the professor is preparing papers on the various ores and methods of extraction for use at the University on his return. LECTUREs.-The Rev Edmund O. Jones, M.A., vicar of Llanidloes, delivered an interesting lecture at Dr Williams's School on Saturday, the subject; being Some Welsh Poets."—" Welsh Folklore was the theme treated in an able manner by Mr L. D. Jones (Llew Tegid) at the County School on Wednesday night. THE ADOPTION OF MART INMAN.—At the Board of Guardians meeting on Saturday, several appli- cations were received for the adoption of Mary Inman, the central figure in the Lambert case. The matter was left in the hands of the local Guardians to arrange. DEATH OF A PUBLISHER.—The death took place at the residence of his brother, Mr Wm. Hughes, J.P., Mervinian House, Dolgelley, late on Monday night, of Mr John Hughes, printer and publisher, Barmouth, aged 67. Thirty years ago he opened an office at Barmouth and started the Barmouth and County Advertiser, which is still the only newspaper printed in English within the county. For some months past Mr Hughes had been in failing health, which compelled him to relinquish his business last October. The funeral took place at Llanaber yesterday. TKMfZBANCH.—The Bands of Hope of the various places of worship in the town held a united meet- ing at Salem Chapel on Wednesday night. The Rev R Morris was the chairman and the Rev W Pari Huws conductor. Two items were given by each of the Bands of Hope, and addresses were delivered by Messrs Edward Owen and R C Evans. Mr G W Williams led the singing. DR WILLIAMS' SCHOOL.—Mrs Lloyd Price, of Rhiwlas, who has just been appointed a governor of the school by Dr Williams' trustees, attended her first meeting this week, and received a welcome from the governing body. WEDDING.—The marriage took place by licence at Salem C.M. Chapel on Wednesday, between Mr J W Jones, Caroll, Nebraska, U.S.A., and Mary, second daughter of Mr J Davies, Coedygof, Bryn- crug, Towyn. The Rev R H Watkins, Bryncrug, officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Jennie Davies, whilst Mr E Evans was the best man. There were also present Mr John Davies (brother), Misses M J and Bet Davies (sisters), Mrs E Roberts, Dolgelley (cousin). After a reception at Einion House, and newly-wedded pair left for Llandudno and Colwyn Bay to spend the honeymoon.

#This is the old way of bleaching clothes. It is ccccc possible only in the country, where the air is highly charged with oxygen, It takes time and has many discomforts in unfavourable weather. ) country, where the air is highly charged with oxygen, It takes time and has many discomforts in unfavourable weather. This is the new scientific method—with OMO, Can be used anywhere in auick time. It is just as good for j the clothes and better for /JikS| i) the housewife. Dissolve I y IIL Omo in cold water; put in | the soiled clothes; boil, (>/ rinse, and hang to dry. READ THE DIRECTIONS ON THE PACKET. HUDSON'S cleanses Bleaches MUST NOT BE USED FOR COLOURED FABRICS. Oil

MARKETS. WELSHPOOL CORN, Monday. Quotations: Wheat, 15s 6d to 16s 6d per 240 Ins oats 138 Od to 14s Od per 22Clbs; barley, grinding, 14s Cd to 15s Od; malting, 16s Od to 19a Od per 280lbs. W*L8BPOIAL GBNKKAL., whole- sale, Os Od to Is Od retail, Is 2d to Is J3d per ¡ b hen eggs, wholesale, 12 to 0; retail, llTor Is; chickens, 5s Od to 6s 3d hens, OR Od to 4s Od; ducklings, 6s Od to 6s 6d; trapped rabbits, Is 5d to Is 8d; shot do., Is p^r souple. LLANIDLOE8, Saturday.—Butter, retail, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb; hen eggs, wholesale, 13; retail, 12 for Is Chickens, 5s Od to 6s 6d; hens, 3s 6d per couple. MONTGOMERY, Thursday.-Butter, retail, Is Id to Is 3d per lb; hen eggs, wholesale, 12 retail, 11 for Is; chickens, 4a 6d to 58 6d; hens, Os Od to 3s 6d ducklings, 5s Od to 6s Od per couple. NEWTOWN, Tuesday.—Butter, retail, Is 3li to Is 4d per lb; hen eggs, wholesale, 12 to 13; retail, 12 for Is; chickens, 5s Od to 6" Od; hens. 38 6d to Os Od ducklings, 5a 6d to 6s Od trapped rabbits, ls4d to Is 7d shot do., Is per couple. OSWESTRY WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR, Wednesday.— The cow and calf trade was not quite so brisk as last week owing to the very large entry, and several lots were left undisposed of. Strong stores were selling well, and both sheep and pigs showed an advance. Messrs Whit,field and Sons sold 280 cattle and calves, and 619 sheep and pi-Is. Messrs Wm. Hall, Wateridge and Owen, Messrs Whitfield and Rogers, Mr T.Whitfield, Junr. and Mr Morris Smith had their usual Quotations — Beef, 7^d to 7jid veal, 8d to 8^d mutton, 7^d io 8d; lamb, 7d to 8d per lb; pork pigs, 88 6d tc 9s Od bacon pigs, 78 6d to 8s 6d per score. OBWESTBY CORN MARKET, Wednesday.— The following were the quotations White wheat, Os Od to 5s Od red, 5s Od to 5s 2d per 751bs oats (new) 12a 6d to 13s Od (oid) 14s 0 i to 159 Od per 200lba; malting barley, 18s Od to 20a 01; grinding barley, 14s 6d to 153 Od per 280lbs. OSWESTRY GENERAL MARKET, Wednesday.- Quotations:—Butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb eggs, 11 to 12 for lB; fowls, 4s Od to 5a Od; rabbits, Is 8d to 2s Od per couple ducks, 5s Gd to 63 Od geese, 8d to aid per lb; swedes, 1,1 to Id per Ib; celery, 2d per stick; potatoes, id per lb; rhubarb, 2d per bundle. SHREWSBURY (JORN, Saturday.—Wheat, red, 14s 6d to 15s Od white, 158 Od to 16s Od per 2251bs oats, new, 12s 6d to 13s 6d per 2251bs beans, 15a to 16s Od per 2401bs malting barley, 17s Od to 19s 0d grinding barley, 143 to 15s Od per 280ibs. SHREWSBURY GENERAL MARKET, Saturday.— Quotations:—fresh butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb; hen eggs, 9 to 10 for Is; fowla, 4s 6d to 5a 6d; ducks, 6s Od to 7a Od rabbits, Os Od to Is 10d per couple potatoes. 2s 6d to 3s Od oer cwt. SHREWSBURY CATTLE, Tuesday.—Usual supply of store cattle and trade slightly better. Good show of fat cattle and brisk trade. U Bual supplies of sheep and pigs, and very fair trade. Usual supplies and good trade with cows and calves, prices ranging from X17 to JE24. Quotations Beef, 6^d to 7d bulls, 6d to Od calves, 8d to 8!d; wethers, 7d to 71d ewes, 6d to 6Ad per Ib; pork pigs, 10s 3d to 10s 6d bacons, 8s 6d to 8s 9d per score. Numbers—Cattle, 845; calves, 112; sheep, 398; fat pigs, 206 store pigs 240. ELLESMERE GENERAL, Tuesday.—Quotations Wheat, 15s Od to 15s 6d per 225lbs barley, 19s Od to 20s Od per 2801bs oats, 118 to 12s OcJ oer 2001bs eggs, 10 to 12 for Is; butter, Is Od to Is 2d per lb; chickens, 48 Od to 6s Od; hens, 3s Od to 4s Od rabbits, Is 6d to Is lOd wv nontMe. WHITCHURCH, Friday.—Wheat, 14s Od to 15a 6d per 228lbs; barley, Os Od to Os Od per 2801bs oats, lis Od to 15s per 220lbs eggs, 10 to 11 for 18 butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb fowls, 4" 6d to 5s 6d ducks, 8a 6d to 9?i Od; rabbits, 2s Od to 2s 2d per couple; geese, 9d per lb potatoes, 20!ba for 9.1 beef, 7d to 9d mutton, 8d to 9d veal, 7d to 9d pork, 6^d to 7d lamb, 9d per lb apples, Id to 2d per lb, LIVERPOOL CORN,Tuesday.—Wiie>ifc, quiet trade, about Friday's rates. 1 Manitoba, new, 83 7d, 2, 8B 4Jd. Maize, improved tone, about Friday's prices—Galveston, 58 7^d to 58 8d New Northern, 5s 6id to 5s 7d Plate, 58 lOd to 5s 10|d. Beans 2 and peas unchanged. Oats, white, 28 6d to 2s lOd. Flour, unchanged. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, Tuesday.-Short supply of beasts and sheep, and trade quiet. Pigs rather scarce, but a good demand. Quotations: Best Here- fords, 7d shorthorns, 61d to 6jfd bulls and cows, 41d to 5sjsd calve" 7d to 7fd wether sheep, 7id t07td; ewes and rams, 4d to 5gd per lb bacon pigs, Os Od to 9s 3d porkets, Os 01 to 10s Od sows, Os Od to 7s 3J per score. LIVERPOOL CATTLE Monday. At market: — Cattle, 1,000 sheep, 3,599. Quotations :-Beef. 41d to fid; mutton, Scotch, 5d to 8d, Irish, 5d to 7§d per lb. CORK BUTTER, Tuesday.— Firsts, iOls seconds, 91s; thirds, 85B; fourths, —s. Mild cured; Superfine, —s fine mild, 94s choicest boxes, —s. Fresh butter, 107s. Average demand firm prices; small supply. LONDON HAY AND STRAW, Tuesday.—Prices :— Best clover, 72s Od to 78s Od inferior do., 65s Od to 70s Od; specially picked hay, 74s Od good do. 50s Od to 603 Od inferior do., 48s Od to 56s Od mixture and sainfoin, 67s Od to 75s Od straw, 24s to 28s per load.

•o- TRKG-YNON. DRUIDS' SOCIAL EVENING.—On Saturday, the 6th inst., the annual social evening in connec- tion with the Princess Royal" lodge, Order of Druids took place. During the afternoon sports were held in a field adjoining the chapel, kindly lent by Mr R. Cdrfield, Church House, after which the company adjourned to the Tem- perance Hotel, where an excellent dinner, pro- vided by host Phillips, was partaken of. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. The chair was taken by Mr J. Jackson, sup- ported on either side by the Revs M. Martin and D. B. Edmunds, and the vice-chair was ably filled by Mr John Pugh. Before proceeding with the toast list a vote of sympathy .dth the widow and family of the late Dr Purchas, who for many years efficiently discharged the duties of club doctor, was passed. The following is the toast list: —" The King, Queen aijd rest of the Royal Family," proposed by the Chairman; "The Army, Navy and Reserve Forces," pro- posed by the Vice-Chairman, responded to by Cpl Howells and Tprs Jones and J. Griffiths; "Bishops, Clergy, and Ministers of all denom- inations," Mr Thos. Parry, Revs M. Martin end D. B. Edmunds; Success to the Princess Royal' Lodge of Druids and its officers," Mr J. Owen,, Messrs E. Thomas (sec.), R. Corfield '(treasurer), H. George (N.G.), J. Pugh (D.G.), and J. Evans (sick visitor); "Juvenile branch of the Princess Royal' lodge, with its officers and committee," Rev M. Martin, Messrs J. Owen (sec.), amd Jas. Evans (treasurer); Kindred Societies," Rev D. B. Edmunds, Messrs J. Griffiths (Foresters) and H. Hickson (Oddfellows); "Our Lodge Surgeons," Mr Cal- der, Mr B. H. Phillips; Chairman and Vice- Chairman," Mr James Evans, Mr J. Jackson and Mr J. Pugh; "Honorary Members," Mr R. Corfield, Rev M. Martin and Rev D. B. Ed- munds, and Mr Calder; Host and Hostess," Mr Jeremiah Parry, Mr B. H. Phillips; "Our Visitors," Mr Richard Thomas Sports Com- mittee and Musicians," Mr T. J. Foster. Dur- ing the evening the following musical pro- gramme was gome through :—Song, The Light- house light," Mr W. H. Corfield; song, "You can get a sweetheart any day but not another mother," Mr A. Adams; song, "Call of the drums and fife," Mr J. Hepburn song, "Rocked in the criadle of the deep," Mr H. George, jum comic song, "Cup of cold water," Mr S. Wil- liams whistling solo, Mr E. Griffiths; song, Killarney," Miss Phillips song, Dear Land," Miss S. Evans; song, Gold, precious gold," Mr R. Corfield; song, The Lotus Flower," Mr R. Thomas; song, Thy knight am I for ever," Mr J. Roberts. A pleasant evening was spent, and the proceedings were brought to a, close by sing- ing the National Amthem.