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Machynlleth Rural District Council. Mr E. Hughes (Matliafarn), the chairman, presided over the monthly meeting of the Macli. ynlleth Rural District Council at the Work- house on Wednesday afternoon. rENNAL WATER 8LPPLY. Mr R. C. Anwyl, Lligwy. wrote stating that the Council would agree with him thnl it would be time enough for him to consider on what terms lie would allow the Council to lay the pipes when it had been decided to lay the pipes. He thanked the Council for their courtesy in consulting him as to going on the land, and he was quite willing. But the Council no doubt fully intended consulting the tenant, Mr Richard 3"ones, whose permission was of course neces- sary. Mr Richard Jones had walked over the land every day for many years past, and he maintained that the spring on the western boun- dary of the Fron was small in quantity and un- reliable, whereas the spring on the eastern boundary was more copious and quite reliable. He strongly urged therefore that the water at the latter place should be gauged at the same time.—The clerk was directed to write to Mr Jones asking for his permission. The Surveyor (Mr Richard Williams) report- ed that he applied to Mr Morris, one of the agent6 of Sir Watkin, for the necessary timber promised towards the construction of the cart- bridges at Tynycoed. and the timber had now been got and the work at the bridges was well in hand. CEMMES DRAINAGE. The Inspector (Mr Richard Williams) report- ed that his attention had been called by Dr Ed- wards, Cemmea, to suspected cases of throat trouble at Cemmes village. It appeared that one of the cases was slight diphtheria. He employed a man for a day to flush the drains with water and fluid. IHe examined a portion of the main drain where he suspected a block- age, but the drain was quite clear. It was al- ways the case that after a spell of dry weather the drain at Cemmes village smelt badly. Water wa.s required for flushing the drains, and a ven- tilating shaft at the upper end of the main drain. Much sewer gas generated in the drain, and it should have an outlet somewhere. The inspector further reported that nothing had been done to improve the drainage of the cottages at Comminscoch, which he had report, ed last month and several times previously.— The necessary instructions were given to the inspector. ABERFOOAX WATER SUPPLY. Referring to the water supply of Aberliosan. Mr John Edwards (Penegoes) said the Council had an excellent onnnrt.unitv of securing a water supply for that village. The educational author- tie.s were providing a "unnlv for the new school and lie proposed that the Council should ask the ednfat-inpol authorities whether thev would provide a SUPPIV for the village, and on what terms. It would only require an additional tap. -Thi" was agreed to.

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Netting on the Dovey. ] (D Board of Fisheries Attitude. 1 s A CONFERENCE PROPOSED. ] A meeting of the Board of Conservators of the ( Dovey, Mawdclach, and Glaslyn Fishery Dis- trict was held at Barmouth on Thursday. There r were present: Col Norton (chairman), Mr Jno. i Ev;sifs (vice-chairmanV. Lord Herbert Vane- Tempest, Sir John Dillon, Captain Richards I (Dolgellev), Major Bonsall and Mr Henry Bonsoll ] (Aberystwyth), Messrs Henry Lewis and T. W. f Bonsall (Machynlleth), Dr Edwards (Cemmaes), j Mr W. V. Thomas and Mr Win. Jones (Aber- ( dovev), Mr E. Rowlands (Pennal), Mr Owen Jones '(Towyn), Dr Robert-) and Mr R. O. Jones (Festiniog)/ Messrs T. Martin Williams (Bar- mouth), G. H. Ellis (Festiniog), and G. P. Jones (Penrhyn). with the clerk (Mr Rich- aards), Mr Davies (Western Sea Fisheries Board) and others. BAILIFFS' REPORTS. Bailiff Evan Evans reporting on the state of the Dovey, said that during the months of July afnd August;, lalthought rain Svas continuous, there was not sufficient -water for big fish to travel. As a rule in the month of July, sewin came up well, but this year very few were not- iced in July or August. Fishing was discour- aging work during those months, and anglers who had fished the river for 20 years did not remember a. season to be so bad. Throughout September, the river was useless for fishing. In the beginning or October, fish began to run. In pools below Twynyn and in the neighbour- hood of Machynlleth fish were overcrowded, and sonle spawned in the lower waters. Some fish were seen with spots upon them but they were not badly marked as yet. The largest fish caught by net weighed 25 pounds. He visited the stake nets twice and found nothing wrong. Bailiff J. M. Jones also reported that the quarter had been unfavourable to anglers and net fishermen on .account of the weather. The condition of the Lerry was bad especially from Talybont to Bwlchglas lead mines, and nothing had been done to the filtering beds. He again called atention to the damage done by herons and cormorants. He had noticed five herons- close to one another on one occasion. He had visited the stake nets regularly and found them all right. They had a poor season, and the nete were cleared away on September 30th. Bailiff T. Chidlaw of the Dysynni, reported that that had been the poorest season for many years, although fair baskets of brown trout and sea trout were made in the lower reaches dur- ing July. In August, as the result of heavy min, the river and streams were in gnand fish- ing order, and good catches of sewin and sea trout were made in the higher reaches of Dol- goch streams. He had heard of two salmon having been obtained at Peniarthucha., weigh- ing 7\ and 6t pounds. In September, sport fell off, except at Talyllyn Lake, where large baskets of brown trout were secured. The pools were now fairly well stocked with fish, and in the tideway a number of salmon were seen waiting to run up. The Peniarth salmon net had a poor season, and the trout net was not used. He thought that so many salmon did not ascend the river as in the past, one reason for this being the narrowness of the river mouth which was choked up with gravel. He thought also that the Peniarth net kept away a. number of fishermen. He found two large salmon killed by otters. The otter hounds had one kill on Peniarthucha, and trapped three or four more, THE STAKE TJETS. The Clerk said that lie had not received an answer from the owners of the stake nets on the Dovey. The Chairman said it was a, serious matter. It had been discussed at the last meeting and they came to the conclusion that if no answer was received proceedings should be taken. They could not allow them to go on. They had al- ready caught salmon, and he understood that fishermen were very much .against them. They paid no licence. Mr Richard Davies (the inspector^, in reply to questions, said there was no close time for these nets. The nets were cleared because the nets- men were out of pocket in working them. The Chairman remarked that under the cir- cumstances it would be better perhaps to defer action until the nets were put on again. The suggestion was adopted. THE LEAD MINES. With reference to Bwlchrhos Mine, the Clerk said the manager had acknowledged the receipt of his letter, but nothing had, he understood, been done. Captain Williams, a member of the committee appointed to inquire into the alleged pollution wrote to say that something would have to be done to remedy it. It was useless presenting a report unless it was acted upon.— After some discussion the matter was left in abeyance THE DOVEY NETTING. Consideration was then given to Mr Fryer's report on the inquiry held at Machynlleth in July in connection with a by-law made by the Board prohibiting, the use of nets within cer- tain .specified distances of the mouths of the rivers Artro, Yscethin, and Dysynni. The Board of Agriculture wrote to .state that in view of the report the Board was not prepared at the pre- sent juncture to either confirm or disallow the by-law in question, and they .suspended action In reference to the rest of the code of regula- tions of which they formed a part in order to give the Conservators an opportunity of recon- sidering the matter in the light of the facts dis- closed. If desired the Board would direct Mr Fryer to arrange a meeting at which the ques- tion could be fully discussed with all the par- ties interested. The Chairman said it was most important that the matter should be gone into carefully, and more especially because, as things were, they had absolutely no rules for the regulating of fishing in their district. They had revised their rules or by-laws with great care and had sent them to London, but it was this. one rule which was objected to and it kept the whole lot in abeyance. He did not think it would be right, for the Conservators to allow the district under their care to remain without by-laws. The old set could not remain because they were in a, chaotic state and antiquated, and without by-laws at all they would be the laugh- ing stock of the neighbourhood. Mr W. V. Thomas drew .attention to the re- turns of salmon caught for 1909, which gave the figures as 1,064 lbs. This figure was quoted as the returns from the Dovey alone, whereas it should have referred to the whole district. He suggested that the statement was misleading. Mr Davies (inspector) said this was correct. The return applied to the whole district, but in the report it appeared as if it applied to the Dovey alone. Mr Harry Lewis, who spoke at some length, said the question of netting was a very import- ant one for them. There was less salmon in the Dovey than there was 10 years ago. and he be- lieved the const-ant netting at the Gnrreg Pool was the cause of it. Years ago they often heard of salmon of 30 Ibs. in weight caught in the river, but now if a fish weighing 15 lbs or so was caught it was regarded -as a miracle. Some 1 people argued that they were taking away what nature provided, but if golfing was prohibited i at Aberdovev what would the people there j think? Besides, some of the rod anglers lived at Aberdovey. The whole community would j benefit if netting was restricted. The result now was that fish caught in the pool was sold t at Is. 6d. or 2s. a pound in Birmingham, and this was of no benefit to the district. Mr Lewis proceeded to quote figures which, he Rlaid, con- clusively proved that a restriction of netting on r the river Wye had benefited both the rods and F the net fishermen, and he declared that though 1, he had taken a neutral attitude on the question a at the last meeting lie now honestly believed that restriction was necessary unless the river wa.s to become valueless. 0 Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest said lie desired a to implore the Board to grant the restriction t asked for, and referred to the inquiry held by r Ir Fryer at Machynlleth when he gave Me 1 lews in detail. They had the town and trade c 'f Machynlleth to consider. It might be a mat. f er of trivial importance to some people, but he r incerely hoped that was not so. Evidence had 1 leen given by leading tradesmen and a memori- il had been received from the Urban District c Council, and in their opinion unless restriction vas granted the town would be seriously and naterially damaged. If the Board did not fall n with the suggestion, their only resource vould be to ask for a severance from them. He jelieved it would be an application that would receive favourable consideration, but at the iarne time he trusted matters would not reach j hat point. He earnestly appealed to the Board jo grant concessions to which they were fairly j md justly entitled. Mr Henry Bonsall said they must aLso recog- nise the position as it affected the Aberdovey fishermen, and he was sure it was not the de- sire of any member of the Board to do anything which would injure their interests. There was no doubt that this netting was detrimental to the higher waters, and it was generally conced- ed all over the country that netting in estuaries was harmful. He thought that perhaps a via media could be found if the Dovey Club select, ed three members and the Aberdovey men three representatives to discuss the matter. They might be able to come to terms. If the Aber- dovey men relinquished their right to net this pool the Dovey Club ought, and Sir Watkin ought, he believed he would as a reasonable man, make some compensation for the loss. That might prove to be a happy way out of the difficulty. Next year, being a coronation year, the two parties might arrive at a settlement z!l (laughter). The Chairman remarked that this was a very important suggestion, but Mr Bonsall had over- looked the fact that the net fishermen had every opportunity to meet the inspector when the inquiry was held, but they failed to turn up to give evidence. Although he (the chair- man) was with'Mr Bonsall in every way he was afraid that if they held a conference it would only delay matters. They only met there every quarter, and the net fishing season might ar- rive before anything w as done. Mr Martin Williams said he considered the i suggestion made to be a reasonable one, and he was prepa.red to support it. Mr Harry Lewis said the Aberdovev men were given every opportunity to make a state- ment at the inquiry, but nothing was said. He regarded this as an insult to the Board of Agri- culture's inspector. Mr W. V. Thomas said they were guided by their legal adviser, Mr W. P, Owen, on that occasion. He further emphasised the point that the fishermen had been netting In the eatuary from time immemorial. It affected the living of poor men and their nets land, boats cost them a great deal of money. Mr Harry Lewifs retorted that there were many men in Machynlleth who went out as at- tendants to rod anglers. The netting affected their living, for anglers kept away. Mr E. Rowland said he hoped he did not mean to suggest that the Aberdovey net fisher- men should be deprived of their living in order to allow the Machynlleth men to benefit. He quite agreed with the propos.al as to a confer- ence. and so far as his own opinion went, he considered the inspector had gone outside the purview of the inquiry in spite of his decision to the contrary. He believed a conference would be of much benefit. W Mr Henry Bonsall's proposal was then aec-ept. ed as a formal resolution and carried with one dissenting, this member being Mr Harry Lewis. The representatives selected (for both sides) were-Colonel Norton. Captain Richards, and Mr T. W. Bonsall, Messrs E. Rowland W. V. Thomas, and William Jones.—It was further agreed that their conclusions .would be consid- ered at a special meeting of the Conservators.

♦ Welshpool Town Council. ELECTIONEERING BY CROSS-QUESTION. The monthly meeting of this Council was held yesterday, when the Mayor (Councillor T. J. Evans) presided, and there were also present: Aldermen G. D. Harrison, I). Jones, and E. Wyke, Councillors J. Pryce Jones, T. F. Hiles A. E. Bond, R. Jenkins, W .Humphreys. E. Stockton, and G. Macqueen, with Messrs C. Pryce Yearsley (clerk), E. Watkin (assistant clerk), W. Wynne (sanitary inspector), G. Snook (surveyor), and T. Elledge (collector). THE REFUSE TIP AND AN OFFENSIVE SMELL. A letter was received from Lord Powis thank- ing (he Council for thejvote of thanks passed to him for what he had ^pie in connection with this matter, and stating that lie had pleasure in giving the site suggested by Mr Addie should 11 Welshpool's invitation be accepted.—A letter was also read from the Secretary of the Welsh National Agricultural Society stating that the locale of the show would be decided at a meet- ing of the Council of the Society at Machyn- lleth on the 28th of this month, and inviting a deputation from Welshpool to attend the aneet. ing. The Mayor said the people of Portmadoc were making a very strong effort to have the show there next year, and were sending a depu- tation to Machynlleth. It was necessary that WTelshpool should do the same, and lie pro- posed that an invitation be sent to Lord Powis, Mr David Davies, M.P., Sir J. D. Rees Col. Pryce-Jones, Alderman G. D. Harrison, and Mr W. F. Addie, asking them to act.—Alder- man Harrison intimated that he would be away at the time, and the names of the Mayor and Councillor Mac-queen were added to the com- mittee. THE REFUSE TIP AND AN OFFENSIVE SMELL. The Sanitary Committee reported that the road leading to the refuse ground had been re- paired and the heap raked down, and all glass and similar refuse properly covered. Trade refuse had been collected and destroyed. The solidifying tank at Sylfaen farm had been pro- perly cleaned out and no liquid manure or sew- age now flowed upon the land surrounding the watershed. They recommended that the tank be cleaned out regularly every month. The Inspector reported that some mischievous per- son had knocked off one s.pout of the Howell Memorial Fountain, and damaged the remain- der. It was recommended that a notice be is- sued warning persons, daimaging Corporation property, and offering a reward of JEl for in- formation which would lead to their conviction. It was also recommended that three of the spouts at the fountain be filed off and plugged up. The attention of the sanitary inspector was called to the suggestion of a nuisance caused by the overflow from a cesspool at Traethlawn, and lie was instructed to remedy same.—On the motion of the Mayor, the report was adopted. Later in the meeting, Councillor Humphreys said a letter had appeared in the papers stating that there was a bad smell on the Berriew road, and in company with four other ratepayers he went to investigate it. They noticed a bad smell when they were between the town and the brook, but while they were discussing the mat- ter five ladies came up, and one of them .-aid the smell was there before the refuse had been tipped in the fields close by. The Clerk said that the inspector would re- port in the ordinary way to the next meeting of ;he Sanitary Committee. Mr Humphreys repudiated the suggestion that ;he smell was due to the refuse tip. Alderman Harrison said he had been told hat the smell had existed for more than a year md as for the tip that was kept remarkably veil and free from any smell. Mr Hiles said he asked the tenant of the field lext to Traethlawn Mxmt the smell, and he aid that an overflow from the tank at Traeth- awn on to his field took place some 12 months igo, but that that was put right, and the nuis- ince was not from there at present. The Inspector said that lie had made a thor- ough investigation of the whole of the premises t Traethlawn, and had come to the conclusion hat whatever nuisance there was on the Ber- iew road it did not emanate from Traethlawn. "here were two probable sources from which it anie, and he would report the matter to the sanitary Committee in the usual way ag, it night not be wise for the ,public to know exact- y the state of affairs at present. Mr Humphreys I myself know of two sources tnd it isn't the tip. The Inspector: No, it isn't the tip. MR JENKINS' QUESTION. Mr Jenkins I should like to ask whether :his Corporation can buy and hold lands and jorrow the requisite money without the consent )f the Local Government Board, and in the ivent of such application being necessary must not the Council be prepared 11 with a definite scheme for carrying out public works for a limited time? Mr Bond: Is Mr Jenkins in order? It is not on the agenda. The Mayor: Yes, it is a question. Dr Thomas I think it is not in order. The filerk: It is a question of the town clerk. Mr Jenkins I don't want to deal roughly with him. The Clerk: It is usual to give notice to me of any question. I can answer you now. but I shall be establishing a 'very bad precedent. Somebody else would jump up and have a shot and I mnnot here to be shot at. Mr Jenkins I don't want to shoot you at all (laughter).—He then handed the question writ- ten on a piece of paper to the clerk. RIVER POLLUTION. Mr Hiles I will have a shot, but I gave notice of my question. It is as to the alleged rights of this Corporation to deposit sewage and other deleterious matter in the river under a certain Sew,age Amendment Act. I see people have that ideo, fostered by other folks, whether rightly or wrongly. I would like to know if that extraordinary right will over-ride the com- mon law of this. land as to pollution of rivers. I would like to know what that right is, when it was granted, and under what conditions? The Clerk My answer to the first question will suffice for all. It is in the negative. The Mayor said the law was -as to sewage or harmful effluent. Their contention was that it was perfectly innocuous and that the Corpora- tion had the right of easements for 40 years, but that right would be done away with if they altered their sewage system. Dr Thomas There are some who think we do. Mr Jenkins Yon must prove it. Mr Humphreys For many years now I have been getting samples for certain gentlemen in connection with the River Conservators, and every sample that lias been taken has been proved to be harmless. Alderman Harrison Is it not a fact that this Council possesses compulsory powers, with the consent of the Local Government Board, of acquiring any land for the purpose of public health any time the emergency arises? The Clerk It would be discourteous of me to reply to one gentleman and not to another. Alderman Harrison If you have the Public Health Act here it will speak for itself. The Clerk I have not got it here. Dr Thomas: I should like to know on what terms the land will be purchased? Alderman Harrison: By arbitration. DEVELOPMENT GRANT SUGGESTED TAR-SPRAV- ING OF ROADS. The Ptning, Lighting, and Highways Com- mittee recommended that application be made to the County Council for a grant under the Development Act for the purpose of treating the road from Park Lane to canal bridge with tarmac, and that the borough surveyor be in- structed. to prepare and submit an estimate of the cost of the work to the county surveyor. A letter was read from the Welshpool Gas Co. stating that they had a quantity of clinkers and cinders in their yard that would make excellent material for the road, and that the Council might have the clinkers free of charge. The surveyor reported that lie had taken advantage of the offer and litilt used some of the clinkers on the road leading to the tipping ground. Councillors- iPryce Jones, Mansion, and Hum- phreys reported that they had inspected the roads in Llanerehydol ward and found some generally satisfactory. They found a short. length of road leading from Upper Gaer road to the lower road in a very bad condition, and it was recommended: that the road be adopted as a district road and put into repair at a cost not exceeding £ 10. Alderman Harrison moved the adoption of the report, and said he had just received an esti- mate from the surveyor as the result of an in- terview with the county surveyor, which quali- fied the resolution of the committee with regard to the Development grant. Instead of treating 0 the roads with tarmac, it was suggested that they should adopt tar spraying which was very much less expensive and they could therefore include a larger area of road. The suggestion was that they spray streets from TraethlavMi to Bodowen. Salop road, and from Raven square to the railway station. The total cost was esti- mated at £200. He moved that this be substi- tuted in the report instead of the recommenda- tion already made.—This was agreed to. A DANGERS* SI»«T. Mr Jcukins drew attention to the dangerous spot known as Tipton's Well, close by the Llan- fair Railway. He said that no less than eight persons had fallen into the brook at one time or another. Only last ;Sunday week a young woman fell in and injured herself rather severe- ly. He suggested that a lamp should be erected by Mr Morris' place.—Mr Humphreys thought it was the fault of the Railway Company as the place should be railed off.-it was agreed to appoint a small committee to inspect and re- port. MARKET COMPLAINTS. The Markets, Lands, and Buildings Commit- tee reported receipt of a letter from Mr J. W. Wilson stating that non-resident dealers were buying poultry outside the market hall without paying toll, and it was recommended that a. notice be issued warning buyers and sellers ag>ainst the practice as being contrary to the borough by-laws. A letter was read from Mrs Rickctts stating that the work of hall keeper had neatly doubled during the last few years, and asking for an increase in her salary. It was resolved that the salary be increased to 10s. per week. Tne sanitary inspector report- ed that notwithstanding the publication of notices, bad egg's and short-weight butter were still being sold in the market hall. It was re- commended that the Council by its proper offi- cer take proceedings against persons so offend- ing. Mr Bond said that at the last committee meeting they had before them a letter sent by Mr Wilson complaining of the bad state of the eggs coming into the market and also as to the weight of the butter. He thought it would be a good plan if that letter was handed to the Press and made public so that the people of the neighbourhood should see that the letter had been sent from Manchester and had not origin, atcd in the Council Chamber. Mr Humphreys, said it was a private letter. but if it could be published it would be a very good thing. It was agreed to write to the writer of the letter asking permission to publish it.—The re- port was then adopted.

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Montgomeryshire League. ABERYSTWYTH v. ABERYSTWYTH COLLEGE. These two teams met on the Smithfield Ath- letic Ground, Aberystwyth, on Saturday, under Montgomeryshire and District League rules. There was a fairly good gate, when the teems turned out as follows :— Aberystwyth: R. Crowther (captain); Ker- shaw and Eddie Hughes; Skingby. Holt, and T W Reee; McNaught, John Jones, Arthur Griffiths. J. Elias Griffiths, and Pop Wright. College W. E. Williams; Peter Edwards and Sevmour Rees WT. D. Thomas, Pugh, and E. T. "Jones; T. J. James (captain), R. R. -Jones, R. U. Sayce, Salathiel, and Gordon Kees. », ,Referee. Mr Tom Cartwright, Aberystwytn; linesmen. Messrs Evan Jones and W. A. Jones. The Collegians set the ball rolling, and im- mediately made for the home goal, but the at- tack wa; returned, and a free kick was award- ed Aberystwyth. A severe onslaught ensued in the College territory, but the attack was spoilt by Arthur Griffiths handling the ball. An attack on the College goal. led by Holt, mm returned by Peter Edwards. R. R. Jones received the ball and having evaded the de- fence, and with the goal at his mercy, he shot wide to the great disappointment of the large number of Collegians present. This in- cident was followed by the most exciting bit of play seetn during the game:. Aberystwyth, rushed the College goal only to be checked by Rees. E. T. Jones took the ball up the field and sent to Sayce. He transferred to Tom Jones, and Crowther, in order to intercept the pass, left his citadel. Like lightning the ball -was centred, but luckily Kershaw had taken the vacancy between the sticks. He headed ,the ball out only for Sayee to bang it into the net amidst great cheering. From the kick off, Aberystwyth attacked vigorously, and a corner followed. Tom Rees received the ball, and he fent a terrific shot against the upright. The tüll rebounded to McXo ught who sent in a 1 jvelv centre for Elias Griffiths to head the ball into the net. thus equalising. The pace was so great that the referee had now to dis- card his coat. A couple of corners for Aber- ystwyth were futile, and at the other end R. R. Jones with another open goal, shot varde wide of the post. Williams brought off a fine clearance from a centre by Elias Griffith*. A corner for Aberystwyth was well nlaced by McNaught. John Jones ultimately heading the ball just wide of the mark. The same player a few seconds later just skimmed the bar with the goalkeeper beaten. The Collegians then returned the attack, Crowther fisting out from a well placed centre bv Tom James. Half- time was called with the score Aberystwyth, one goal; College one goal. On resuming, Aberystwyth were the first to attack. Williams bringing off a grand save. An excellent run on the College right wing followed. James landed the ball in the goal; mouth where a ,melee ensued for a few min- utes, Crowther being on the ground the whole time fitting the ball from one plaver's feet to the other repeatedly. It was a miraculous es- cape. From now to the end the play was of a give and take nature, each goal being visited in turn. The defence on both sides was excellent. There wa-s no further score, and time was called ] with a score of one goal each. LLANIDLOES v. R.W.W. The above teams met in a friendly match at Llanidloes on Saturday. There was only fI, 1 moderate gate present, and a poor game was < witnessed. The visitors won the toes and the opening exchanges were even. Both goal.i ]

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Sale of Pedigree Shires at Welshpool. At the Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, on Thursday, Messrs Morris, Marshall, and Poole conducted the fifth periodical sale of pedigree shires under the auspices of the Montgomery- shire Entire Horse Association. The entries numbered 51, and comprised .some noted brood mares, valuable two-year-old and yearling fil- lies and colts, and a, number of promieing foals by Birdsall Menestrel and other fashionable sires, and these attracted a good and represen- tative attendance of buyers. The highest price was paid by Lord Rothschild, who gave 150g. z, for Champion's Gem, a two-year-old filly whose sire was Childwick's Champion and dam Smiler and was the property of Mr E. Roberts. Great Hope, Buttington. A yearling entire colt, sire Childwick Champion, dam British Bounce, the property of Mr E. Jones, Dollas, Berriew. was purchased by Mr Everard, Barden Hill, for 140 gs., and Moors Lion, a dark bay, two-year-old colt, sire Childwick Champion, and dam Lass of Wynnstay, fetched 120gs., the purchaser be- ing Mr W. Humphreys. Amberley Court. The z' sum of 130gs. was offered for a bay filly foal, sire Birdsall Menestrel. and dam Bank Rose- leaf. the property of Mr Thomas Green, The Bank, Pool Quay, but at this figure the foal was withdrawn. The following were the- other prices — Z, FOALS. The Right Hon the Earl of Powis, Powis Castle, bay colt foal by Birdsall Menestrel (19337), Welshpool Master, 26gs., to Mr Brom- ley, Lower House. Bay colt foal by Birdsall Menestrel (19337), 19^gs., to Mr Evans, Buttington Hall. Mr Edward Green, The Moors, Welshpool, brown filly foal, by Moors Kitchener (25443), 48gs. to Mr Wiliiams, The Gaer. Mr J. Vauglian, Llyssun. bay filly foal. by Moors Potentate (16261), 46gs., to Mr Davies. Moat. Mr J. P. Jones, Caebardd, Guilsfiekl, bay colt foal, by Mathrafal Maldwyn, 41gs., to Mr Everard, Barden Hill. Mr D. Pryce, Kynant, Guilsfield, bay colt foal, by Birdsall Menestrel (19337), 22gtS., to I Mr Langford, Chirbury Hall. Mr H. P. Edwards, Lovesgrove Farm, Aber- ystwyth, black colt fcal, by Tatton Regent, 23 gs., to Mr Owen, Garthmyi. Black filly foal, by Tatton Regent, 23gs., to Mr Rogers, Baclieldre. YEARLING FILLIES. Mr Edward Green, The Moors, Welshpool, dark bay, Moors Mira. by Childwick Champion (22215), 50g\s., to Mr Morris Evans, Wernllwyd. Mr J: R. Jones, Trwstllewelyn, Garthmyi, bay Severn Stock, by Credential (22260), 55gs., to Mr James, Broanpton. Mr William Evans Buttington Hall, Welsh- pool, Buttington Jewel, by Childwick Champion (22215). 39gs., to Mr Powell, Glasbury-on-Wye. .Mrs Francis, Lower Leighton, Welshpool, bay illy, by Leighton Harold (21594), 28gs., to Mr ] Morris, Rowton. YEARLING COLTS. The Right Hon the Earl of Powis, Powis Castle, browrn, Welshpool Champion, by Child- wick Champion (22215), 34gs., to Mr Davies, Buildwae. TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLIES. Mr J. R. Jones Trwstllewelyn, Garthmyi, Severn Lily, by Severn Darnley (24605), 45gs., to Mr Howard, Gwarthlow. TWO-YEAR-OLD COLTS. Mr J. Richards, Morton Hall, Oswestry, Romeo, by Childwick Champion (22215), Bogs., to Mr Owen, Garthmyi. BROOD MARES. Mr Morris Evans, Wernllwyd, Berriew, Bryn Queen, by The Forest Chief (17021), 70gs. ,to Mr Williams, Newport. Mr F. E. Williams, Hem, Forden, Welshpool. Camlad Buttercup, by Hendre Baronet (16714), 48gs., to Mr Bason. Hem. Mr D. Gittins, Middle Sylfaen. Welshpool, Lofty, by Emlyn Harold (19595), 48gs. to Mr Evans. Dyffryn. Mr E. Collinson, Ynysfechan Artliog, Dol- gelley. (51173) Gipsy Girl, by Mere Boy (17480), 95gs., to Mr Williams, Mellington. Mrs M. Francis, Lower Leighton, Welshpool, (39461) Leighton Gipsy, by Moors Potentate (16261), 33gs., to Mr Laking, Whitchurch.

— ♦ — NEWTOWN. THE RET JOHH ETAN HUGHES is leaving Newtown at the end of December to take up a curacy at Brymbo near Wrexham. Mr Hugbes, besides being an able prt.acher is very popular in the town, and his departure will be greatly regretted. HOCKRY CLUB -For the opening of their new ground on Pool road, the Newtown team will mett Aberystwyth College to-day, when an interesting match is expected. The following is the team picked;—R M Lloyd A Crerar, W T Forster; B Savage, A N Powell, R Ford E Norton, L Morgan, T P Richards, R A Wilson, and R Rawson. ACCIDH;NT.- On Tuesday an accident occurred to Mr and Mrs Bennett, Coedtafol, Berriew, ) whilst driving down Chnrch Hoa?e hill, Llanllwchaiarn, on their way to the market. The horse suddenly shied and overturned the trap, the harness and shafts being broken. Mr and Mrs Bennett were thrown out. with the dairy produce, but escaped with a bad shaking. SCHOLARS ENTERTAINED. —- A largo number of school children were entertained by Mra Edward Davies, to tea yesterday afternoon, in commemora- tion of the wedding of Mr and Mrs David Davies, Plasdinam. At Penygloddfa school the number who sat down to tea totalled 240 with staff. After- wards games were enjoyed in the field close to the school. At the New Road Council school 150 boys, 162 girls and 98 infants had tea and were present at the concert, and at the National Mixed school, 250 scholars were entertained. ALLEGED SUNDAY OPENING.—Owing to the late sitting of the magistrates yesterday week, we were unable to complete our report of the case against John Pngh" of Ladywfll street for having been found on licensed premises on October 2ud, during prohibited hours. He was fined 20s inclusive. There was a similar case against a man named Robert Beadles who was also fined 20s inclusive. The landlord of the Pheasant, Arthur Benneit, was afterwards summoned tor keeping open the pre. mises for the sale of intoxicating liqnors on the same date. After a lengthy hearing the Chairman (Mr R Lloyd) said the case was not clearly proved and it would be dismissed. The transfer of the licence of the inn from Arthur Bennett to J Woolley was then granted. PLCTCBDROME.—That the popularity of tLia high-claas entertainment is well established may b1 seen from the large crowds that have nightly eagerly sought admission to the Picturdrome and enjoyed the three complete changes of pictures this week. Roars of laughter were caused by Mr Foolshfad", the man that pays his debts. This is undoubtedly one of the funniest of pictures. The studies in natural colour photographs called forth loud praise. The Management must be compli. mented on the up-to-date pictures they show. Ae will be seen from our advertising columns, next Monday they will reproduce the whole of the riots in Portugal and the bombardment of King Manuel's Palace, his flight fiom Portugal, and arrival in Eng- land. This should add considerably to the popL. larity of the entertainment and attract large crowds. BAPTIST M.I.S.-The opening conversazione was held on Thursday evening and was a great success. A splendid programme was rendered as follows :— Solo, My Lady Sleeps," Mr W H Morgan cornet solo, The Wondrous Cross," Mr J E Morris solo, The Fleeting Years," Master N Oliver recitation, "The Life-Boat," Miss Emily Pugh solo, I, Side by side to the Better Land," Miss Gwen Bumford song, The Deathless Army," Mr G P Da.vies; Maityrs of the Arena," Severn Valley Male Voice Party; "Comrades in Arms," Severn Valley Male Voice Party recitation, Mrs Townson instrumen- tal solo, Miss Gwladys Humphreys; solo, "The Better Land," Master N Owen; solo, Life's Lullaby," Miss Louie James; song, "By the Fountain," Mr G A Davies. On the motion of the Rev T E Williams, pastor, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the artistes and all who had contri- buted to make the evening so enjoyable. Land of my Fathers was sung at the clese. A WATERY ADVENTURE.—For some time a large willow branch in the Severn about 150 yards from Long Bridge, has looked like being carried down by the flood and causing damage to the Urban Council's gas main. The town surveyor realising this, suggested that consent should be obtained from Lady Pryce-Jones to remove it and her lady- ship very readily consented. The Surveyor and two Council employees, Ashton and Hawkins pro- cured a boat from Mr Philip Pritchard and pro- ceeded to the spot. Whilst Ashton was sawing at (he branch, the boat upset and Ashton realising the danger of being precipitated into 8ft. of water, jumped at a branch of a tree. Hawkins, thinking he would go to the bottom with the boat on top of him, dived into the water and the boat turned upside down. Hawkins scrambled to the tree at d Ashton got on to an old piece of timber which supported him but it was some time before they were able to get on terra firma. Hawkins went home and changed, but Ashton, lives two miles away and Councillor R George provided him with a pair of trousers and another Councillor supplied hot rum to ward off a chill. The cushions of the boat went to the bottom of the river but were recoveied. We hear th%t other Council employees are willing to fall into the river in consideration of a pair of legal trousers and hot doses of rum!

were visited in quick succession. A Evans put j in a. lovely centre from near the corner flag, but Gough fielded well, and Arnold Owen, who has lafine turn of speed, went off. well, but his final effort went wide of the mark. Again was the same player prominent with a lovely run and centre which however, W. Owen lifted over the bar when about a yard from goal. Taking play to the other end, Tom Hughes sent in a hot shot which Gough was decidedly lucky to save at the expense of a fruitless cor- ner Later, the tame player failed with a pen- alty. Keeping up the pressure. Llanidloes were continually near the visitors' goal, but the forwardfs were decidedly poor, and it was left to the centre half to score the first goal. Gough got to the ball. but it had crossed the line. The Warehousemen next had a try. a.nd .several times came near scoring. A mis- kick by Phillips let in W. Owen, but J. Evans came to the rescue after Roberts was beaten. An unfortunate accident occurred shortly afterwards. Gough and Bert Do vies collided, with the result that Gough sustained an injury to his thigh and had to retire, and Powell was called upon to take up the gloves. Immed- iatetly after this R.W.W. went off nicely, and M. Jones equalised. Half time, LIanidloefl, R.W.W. 1. The .second half opened in a sim- ilar style to the first half, though perhaps the R.W.W. were first to become really dangerous. W. Owen obtained possession and got going .1 z7, extremely well, but again J. Evans saved what appeared to be a certain goal. Play became somewhat uninteresting, and fouls were very frequent, some of which were quite unneces- sary. Perhaps in this respect some of the home forwards were most to blame. How- ever this took away what little interest there was in the game, and Llanidloes added three more goals—A. Evans (2) and Roberts, from a penalty close on time. Teams LIanidloen Roberts Ford and Phillips E. Vaughan, A. X. Other and J. Evans; Davies, Hughes, Miller. Smith, and Evans. R.W.W. Gough; Challinor and Thomas; Breeze. Edwards and T. Lloyd; Gentle. Lloyd, W. E. Owen. M. Jones and A. Owen.