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MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. THE DOVEY.-The salmon are beginning to run Pi but there are still a number of kelts in the rIver. Considering the low state of the water and the cold weather the trout fishing has been fairly ROod. POLICE COURT.—At the Police Court on Thurs- fci ^lnorril'ng> Fanny Lloyd, the wife of a travelling n er, was cha-ged before Mr Edward Rees with P o1U§ keen drunk on the highway that morning, costs proved the case.—Fined 7s 6d including WAR FuNB.—A meeting of the War Fund Com- n was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday after- oon, Lord Henry Yane -Tempest presiding.—The tW !ur6r' Mr J G Jenkins. N. P. Bank, reported the balancein hand was £ 53 10s, and it was nanimously resolved that £ 40 should be sent to joe treasurer of the County Fund, and £ 13 10s to 6 treasurer of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families' und. A vote of thanks to the chairman was Passed. SHOW COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the members of the Show Committee was held on Wednesday at the Vane Hall, when Lord Henry Vane-Tempest It was decided to thank Mr Ed Powell, ^anteos, for his kind offer and to ask him to ]idge all classes of terriers and also light horses in conjunction with Lord Henry and Mr Saffurd.-It ^as then decided that a new class for the best errier of any breed that has not won a prize at ?Dy Previous show he made with Mr Powell's offer or prize money. Dr Keans proposed and Mr E illart seconded that Mr Jenkins, of Penybryn, ennal, be asked to judge poultry.—Major Bonsall, Mr R Gillart, Mr T Carruthers, and Mr John Evans Were appointed collectors for the town.-It was agreed to leave the printing and advertising in the haads of a small committee. OTTER HUNT.—On Thursday Mr Edmund Buck- ley's otter hounds met at the Dovey Bridge. There Was a cold snap in the air but the attendance was good. Amongst those present were the Master (Mr Edmund Buckley), Mr W Buckley, Mr Lewis i*ryse (Aberllollwyn), Mr Checkland Williams VBorth), Mr Edward Powell (Nanteos), Capt Pryse (Gogerddan), Mr B E and Master Morgan (Aber- ystwyth), Mr and Mrs Suthery and friend, Mr R Gillart, Mr Griffin (bead keeper), and several others. The hounds got a drag st once and hunted up to the bottom of the Corris river. From here they had a very hot drag up to the Ffridd mill at which place they were wiped off. Turning back, the river was worked up nearly to Cemmaes Road, and it was then decided to return to the Corris river. The drag was picked up at Dolfach weir, but the otter took refuge under the weir and would not budge. It was a capital day's sport, and much enjoyed. SALE.-On Friday last Mr D Gillart, of the firm of Messrs Gillart and Sons, auctioneers, conducted a very successful sale of farming stock, &c, at Rhiwfelin. The cattle herd was composed entirely of Herefords, all splendid specimens of the breed. The yearling bullocks, which went first under the hammer, were in the pink of condition, having thick hides and possessing great symmetry and beauty of form. Next came the yearling heifers, which were of very fine quality. The cows were all young and it was not difficult to see that they had been selected from a good milking strain, as they bore evidence of strong constitutional vigour, as well as fixity of type-qualities only secured by the exercise of great care and sound judgment. The two-year-old bullocks were of equal merit. Two very fine young bulls were sold; these were of grand quality, showing a marked tendency to early maturity. There was a good attendance of buyers and bidding was exceedingly brisk. The prices for the milch cows reached £ 16 10s, those for the Jearlings and two-year-olds ranging from £ 5 to £ 12. The horses also figured well in the sale and realised good prices. POPLAR SQUARE CHAPEL.—On Thursday at Poplar Square Chapel a tea and competitive meeting took place when there was a large attendance. The tea was given by Councillor and Mrs R Reese, Paris House, and the following ladies presided at the tables :-Miss Emily Ffoulkes Jones, Miss Annie Edwards, Miss Davies, Miss Ashton, Miss Mary Jones, Mrs Morgan and Mrs Owen.—In the evening Councillor Rees presided over the competitive meeting and Councillor R Owen conducted; adjudi- 9 cators, Rev W S Jones and Mr D Philip Jones. Poplar Square Choir, conducted by Mr John Owen, opened the proceedings with Yn Berl yn Nghoron lesu." Then competition followed—Recitation, 1 Chas Ansley, 2 Jennie Lloyd; song, Miss Jennie Williams dialogue, John C Parry and John Jones; answering questions from The Mother's Gift," 1 Evan J Lloyd, 2 Charles Ausley; song, Miss Gwen Aahton; answering questions from the Holwyddoreg," 1 E C Parry 2 E J Lloyd; song, Glomen Wen," Miss Mary Lumley; song, Mrs Harry Lewis. Accompanist, Miss Lizzie Evans, who discharged her arduous duties with credit. Mr Lloyd Jones moved, and Mr Hugh Hughes seconded, a vote of thanks to Councillor and Mrs Rees for giving the tea, and to the ladies for pre- siding at the tables. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—WEDNESDAY. Mr D Evans in the chair. STATISTICS. During the past two weeks the following amounts have been paid in out. relief :-Per Mr John Jones, Machynlleth, Y,18 5s to 57 recipients; per Mr W Jones, Pennal, X29 12s to 107 recipients; per Mr Daniel Howell, Darowen, £ 37 Is to 131 recipients. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that a man named Lloyd was admitted into the tramp ward at two a.m. on May 9th and discharged himself the next morning. In reply to Mr Bircham, the Master said that the man was brought in by the police who were of opinion that the man was unwell. The man was cold and seemed dazed, but the medical officer could not say that he was ill.-Mr John Jones said that the man was suffering from the effects of drink, and he heard that he had been carrying on that game before. The wife had been sent to prison for seven days' for drunkenness.— Mr Bircham said that the man should not have been sent to the House. He asked how it was that the man was allowed to depart without doing his task, and the Master replied that it was not or him to say if the man was ill or not. Going on to speak of the heavy traffic in tramps. Mr Bircham suggested that the Board should adopt the coloured ticket system, whereby the pro- fessional tramp was picked out and detained for a day with special work. This was found to work very well in other places, and they would be able to learn the benefits of the system if they com- municated with Aberystwyth Board. He thought that the percentage of tramps was heavier than in other Unions.—It was agreed to discuss the matter at the next meeting of the Board.-The master reported that there were 25 paupers in the House as compared with 28 in the corresponding period of 1900. Dar- ing the past four weeks 103 tramps had been relieved, an increase of 22 upon the corresponding period. Mrs Ffoulkes Jones had sent books for the children, and the inmates had been treated to tea at the Graig and Poplar Chapels on May 2nd and 9th.—On the motion of Mr Ed Hughes, a vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Jones and those who had entertained the paupers at tea. PAUPERISM IN THB UNION. Mr Bircham said that there was very little to report upon with regard to the Union. The popu- lation of the Union seemed to have increased by a small amount, and he supposed it meant that the purely country districts had decreased and there was an increase in districts such as Towyn and Aberdoyey. With a population in the union of 11,000, and paupers numbering 327, which was fairly low, and on the decrease they might consider it a wholesome sign. He was always struck by the intelligent grasp which the Guardians of the Welsh Boards obtained of the claims made upon them, and their acquaintance with every little circumstance surrounding each case. Sometimes it worked the wrong way and they knew too much about their friends, but it feemed to him that it was a very good lesson to the Guardians of other unions who know little about the paupers, and where everything is left to the relieving officer. Under the head of poor rates £8,300 was received by the Union, but only half went to the relief of the poor, the remainder being spent for other pur- poses over which the Guardians had no control. He went on to remark upon the cheerless appearance of the sick room and the children's and wemen's day room. He hoped that it would not be delayed any longer, and there was no doubt that they would have to provide for the children away from the Workhouse altogether, which meant expense unless the Guardians did something towards making the rooms in which these people bad to pass their lives less cheerless. That could be done at little expense by the purchasing of a little furniture, the appli. cation of a little paint, the hanging of a few pictures, etc. If they did:this it would be a great improvement and they would be doing their duty as guardians of the poor. He advised the guardians to use their influence in getting the paupers into the houses. In some cases out-relief went to pay the rent of houses occupied by paupers and which were not fit for habitation. There was a mistaken idea in Wales as to cruelty, discomfort, and imprisonment at the workhouse, and the guard- ians should do their best to disabuse the poor of these notions.—In reply to Mr Bircham, the master said that there were no services in the house on Sundays but the paupers went out to services.— Mr Bircham About half cannot go and they have no service.—The matter was referred to the House Committee, and on the motion of Mr E Hughes, seconded by Mr E M Jones, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Bircham for his address, and they promised to attend to his suggestions.
CAERSWS.
CAERSWS. VILLAGE DECORATIONS.—Caersws was decorated on Saturday by flags and banners, in various parts of the village, in honour of the coming-of-age of Mr David Davies. The principal work was carried out by Mr Thomas Rowlands and Mr Evans (Smithy). MAJORITY REJOICINGS.—At the Workhouse on Saturday last, a dinner of roast beef and plum pudding was given to the inmates by Mrs Edward Davies, Plasdinam. The same lady also presented each of the male inmates with 2,z. of tobacco, oranges and sweets, and each of the females with lib of sugar, 2oz of tea, oranges and sweets. After the cloth was removed the Master rose and called upon one and all to return thanks to Mrs Edward Davies for her liberality, andJto wish long life to the heir of the Plasdinam Estate. This was heartily responded to. Then followed speeches by Messrs William Jones, Thomas Williams, and Edward Hughes. Mr Richard Mills, an inmate, sang The land of my fathers," accompanied by the Organist (Mr William Russell.) The dining hall was decorated by the Matron, assisted by other officials. There were two mottoes bearing the following inscriptions: Long life and happiness to the Heir of Plasdinam," and Prosperity to Mrs Davies and the Plasdinam family." There were also flags all over the House, including the tower. The Plasdinam family were represented by Mr John Evans, Pendref. At the close of the proceedings the officers and inmates and all present joined heartily in singing God save the King." «
SENTENCE ON AN OFFICER.
SENTENCE ON AN OFFICER. WELSH FUSILIERS' COURT-MARTIAL The sentence of the general court-martial on Second Lieutenant Robert Harold Burkhardt, 3rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, at Crownhill Barracks, Devonport, was officially promulgated on Saturday evening. Lieutenant Burkhardt pleaded guilty to charges of having stolen two five-pound notes from the officers' mess of the legiment, and to escaping from military custody whilst awaiting trial. In extenuation his counsel urged that the accused had been led astray by the attractions of gay life in a garrison town. The sentence, which was read to Burkhardt in the officer's mess by the command. ing officer, directed that he be cashiered from the army and imprisoned for twelve months. He was afterwards handed over to the Plymouth police pending his removal to Exeter Prison.
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CRICKET. --
CRICKET. ST DAVID'S COLLEGE, LAMPETER, Y U.C.W. ARERYSTWYTH.—This match was placed at Lam- peter on Wednesday week, and after an exciting game, although Aberystwyth were ahead on the first innings, Lampeter managed to win by 38 runs three minutes off time. The batting on both sides was weak with the exception of L Griffiths, who in the second innings for Lampeter scored 22 by very good cricket. In the first innings Sturgess for Aberystwyth, took seven wickets for seven runs, and Deighton five for nine in Aberystwyth's second innings. Scores:— LAMPETEB. Gorell c Williams b Sturgess 0 c Griffiths b rr, „ Edwards 9 T Price b J Edwards 6 run out 0 Griffiths c Morgan b Sturgess 5 cNixon bSturgess 22 James c Williams b Sturgess 1 cNixon bEdwards 1 W B Evans b J Edwards 4 b Sturgess 5 J L Burton b Sturgess 4 lbw b Sturgess 3 T P Rees c Steer b Sturgess 0 not out 6 Deighton c Williams bSturgess 0 c Williams b Johnson 4 V Rees c Williams b Edwards I b Sturgess 0 Mr W M Roberts not out 0 c Sturgess b Johnson 7 W T Phillips b Sturgess 0 not out 7 Extras 4 0 Extra. 9 Total 25 Total 73 ABERYSTWYTH. H B Mills run oat 3 b Deighton 0 J Nixon b Deighton 8 b Deighton 3 Griffith-Jones c Roberts b Deighton 8 b D R James 0 Johnson c Griffiths b Deighton 3 lbw b Price 0 J L Steer b Price 8 b Deighton 0 W Griffiths b Deighton 1 cPhillipsbJames 2 H H Williams c and b Price 0 cGriffiths bJames10 H T.Joarridge c James b Price 4 lbw b James 0 Morgan c Gorell b Deighton 0 c J L Burton b Deighton 0 Sturgess cGriiffthsbDeighton 2 c L Griffiths b T — j Deighton 1 J Ki«wards not out 1 NOT out 0 Extras 2 Extras 4 Total 40 Total 20 U.C.N.W. BANGOR V U.C.W. ABERYSTWYTH,— This annual inter-collegiate match took place on Smithfield, on Friday, the 10th inst., and resulted in a win for Bangor by 61 runs, Aberjstwyth giving a very poor batting display in the first innings. For Bangor Hopkins bowled well, taking 7 wickets for 16 in the 1st innings, and 5 for 26 in the 2nd, whilst R Thomas and Cadman batted very well. J Edwards also bowled well for Aberystwyth, taking 8 wickets for 29 runs, and Nixon in the 2nd innings made 21 not out by hard hitting. The Bangor team were afterwards the guests of the U.C.W. Cricket Club at a dinner held in the Water- loo, where a very enjoyable evening was spent. ABERYSTWYTH. C R Johnson b Hopkin 0 b Hopkin 14 Steer cD Jones b R Thomas 0 not out 15 W A Griffiths b R Thomas 8 c and b Hopkin 2 G Griffith Jones b Hopkin 7 b R Thomas 0 H Williams I b w b Hopkin 0 b Hopkin 13 Nixon c Cadman b Hopkin 4 not out 21 Wills c 0 Jones b Hopkin 0 b Hopkin 0 HSLoarringenotont.II D A Morgan c & b Hopkin 0 J Edwards b R Thomas 3 F W Sturgess b Hopkin 3 Jlxtras 2 Extras 5 Total 38 Total 70 BANGOR. G E Davies b J Edwards 4 D Jones c Wills b J Edwards 4 T R P Davies b J Edwards 0 W H Cadman c Steer b Johnaon 13 R Thomas b J Edwards 35 F W Jones b J Edwards 6 P L Hopkin b Nixon 0 E 0 Williams b J Edwards 12 J Lewis b J Edwards 0 R H Binns c Steer b J Edwards 6 G T Davies not out 6 Extras 13 Total 99 U-U-W. v OEItEDIGION.-This match was played at the Smithfield, on Saturday, the 11th inst., and resulted in a win for the U.C.W. by 88 runs. The College gave a better display than usual, C R Johnson making 39 in fine style and taking 3 wickets for 14, while J Edwards took 4 for the same number. H H Williams also by rigorous play compiled a total of 37. Scores CEREDIGION. S G Griffith-Jones b J Edwards 15 C R Duerden b J Edwards 4 0 Green b Johnson 3 Tudor Jones b Johnson 6 C Jones b Johnson 0 SPea-keranont 6 G Green b J Edwards 2 J E Edwards run out 5 F Madeley run out 1 J Yaughan Edwards b J Edwards 1 S Lewis not out 4 Extras 4 Total 51 U.C.W. C R Johnson run out 39 G Griffith-Jones 0 J E Edwards b C Jones 0 W A Griffiths c Tador Jones b C Jones 19 J Nixon b Tudor Jones ,,t 5 H H Williams b C Jones 37 J Steer b C Jones 1 H S Loarridge b Duerden 11 J Edwards run out Q D A Morgan not out "j 3 A W Sturgess b Duerden 1 H Mills did not bat Extras 18 Total tX39 CRICKET FIXTURES. Matches played on the ground of the first-named club. MAY. 18 Oswestry v Wrexham 18 Welshpool v Worthen 18 Macbynlleth v Ceredigion 18 Tregynon y Caersws 25 Montgomery v Oswestry 25 Whittington v Oswestry 2nd XI 25 Chirbury v Welshpool 25 Machynlleth v U.C.W. 25 Tregynon v Llandinam JUNE. 1 Crewe L. & N.W.R. v Oswestry 1 Oswestry 2nd XI v Overton 1 Worthen v Welshpool 1 Machynlleth v R.W.W. I Kerry v Tregynon 8 Oswestry v Ellesmere College 8 Llanymynech v Oswestry 2nd XI 8 Tregynon v Welshpool 8 U.C.W. v Machynlleth 15 Boughton Hall v Oswestry 15 Oswestry 2nd XI v Knockin 15 Welshpool v Newtown 15 Towyn v Machynlleth 15 Caersws v Tregynon on 2f,WeStry v 0swestry Grammar School dtu J^llesmere College v Oswestry 22 Oswestry 2nd XI v Llanymynech 22 Llanfyllin v Welshpool 22 Tregynon v Royal Welsh Warehouse "A" team 27 Oswe»try 2nd XI v Oswestry Half-Holiday 29 Oswestry v Shrewsbury 29 Wei I i p.)ol v Royal Welsh Warehouse 29 A berd" vey v MachynUeth 29 Newtown County School v Tregynon JULY. 6 Oswestry v Crewe L. & N.W.R. 6 Park IMI v Oswestry 2nd XI 6 Llanymynech v Welshpool 6 Ceredigion v Machynlleth 6 Tregynon v Kerry 11 Oswestry v Hanmer and Distiict 13 Newtown Royal Welsh Warehouse v Oswestry 13 Oswestry 2nd XI v Whittington 13 Montgomery v Welshpool 13 Macbynlleth v Towyn 13 Abermule v Tregynon 18 Oswestry v Liverpool Nomads 20 Wrexham v Oswestry 20 Park Hall y Oswestry 2nd XI 20 Welshpool v Llanfyllin 20 MachynIIeth v Aberdovey 20 Tregynon v Newtown County Sohool 25 Brynkinalt v Oswestry 27 Osweatry v Montgomery 27 Gobowen v Oswestry 2nd XI 27 Welshpool v Chirbury 27 Machynlleth v Llandinam 27 Newtown 2nd XI v Tregynon AUGUST. 3 Oswestry v Wem 3 Chirk v Oswestry 2nd XI 3 Welshpool v Tregynon 3 Aberdovey v Machynlleth 8 Hanmer and District v Oswestry 10 Oswestry v Whitchurch 10 Ruabon v Oswestry 2nd XI 10 Welshpool v Montgomery 10 Newtown v Machynlleth 10 Royal Welsh Warehouse "A" team v Tregynon 17 Shrewsbury v Oswestry 17 Oswestry 2nd XI Gobowen 17 Newtown v Welshpool 17 R.W.W. v Machynlleth 24 Oswestry v Newtown Royal Welsh Warehouse 24 Ktiockm v Oswestry 2nd XI 24 Welshpool v Llanymynech 24 Machynlleth v Newtown 24 Llandinam v Tregynon 31 Whitchurch r Oswestry 31 Oswestry 2nd XI v Ruabon 31 Machynlleth v Aberdovey 31 Tregynon v Montgomery 2nd XI SEPTEMBER. 7 Overton v Oswestry 2nd XI 7 Llandinam v Machynlleth 7 Tregynon v Newtown 2nd XI
PENRHYN QUARRY DISPUTE.
PENRHYN QUARRY DISPUTE. WORKS PARTIALLY RE-OPENED. It is understood that police protection having been promised, a notice will very shortly be issued by the Penrhyn Quarry management announcing the date upon which all the men who have applied for admission and been accepted will be invited to re- turn to work. In the meantime about twenty of the late officials were admitted to the works on Monday as quarrymen," and they on Tuesday commenced working in slate bargains in the usual way. In February last, Mr Young (chief manager of the quarries), entered into negotiations with some of the men who said they were anxious to return to work, and he then an. nounced a relaxation of one of the discipline rules. As a result of further negotiation with the men another new rule has been drawn up and agreed upon which will practically give the quarrymen a half-holiday on the last day of every month. It appears that hitherto, after settling their aocounts and arranging their bargains for the coming month the men were obliged to return to their work but in future they will be free, if they wish, for the re- mainder of the day.
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The Vice-Chancellor and Proctors of Oxford University have issued an official intimation that all undergraduates found frequenting hotels, taverns, or restaurants within the city of Oxford or the precints of the University are liable to be punished at the discretion of the University authorities. The notice is stated to have caused a considerable amount of commotion among both the undergraduates and the hotel and restaurant keepers. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. — Approximate return of traffia receipts for the week ending May 12th 19C1. Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs and mails, £ 2,484; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 2,928; total for the week, £ 5,412; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 95,703. Actual traffic receipts for the correspond- ing week of last year Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £2,513; merchandise, minerals, ke., £ 2,792; total for the week, £ 5,305; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 93,965. Decrease for the week, passengers, parcels, &c., £29; increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 136 ,• total increase for the week, £ 107 j aggregate increase, passengers, parcels, &c., £ 666; aggregate increase merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 1,073; aggregate in. crease frem ooMmenoMaraft of half-year, £ 1,738.