Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

REVISION COURT HUMOURS. PERCY COCKOLORUM." At the Hackney (London) Town Hall, on Mon- day, fche Revising Barrister (Mr Nepean) remarked oipo'n a number of objections on the ground that ithe claimants were aliens. Speaking to Mr Rawll, ihe said-" I am glad you have got your knife into ithese aliens. I notice this man spells is name iBraun, and I suppose he calls himself Brown. I had a man in Islington last week whose name was .Solzburg, and he c .lied himself Salisbury (laughter). Further, on looking through these lists I noticed the name of Percy Cockolorum" (renewed laughter) In one case the .question arose as to whether the man was really an alien or not. The gentleman himself said he was a Rnssian, whereas his wife t)ld the Liberal agent he was English, adding, if he was not English I would not live with him."

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MARKETS NEWTOWN GENERAL, TUESDAY.—Eggs 13 toO for Is; butter Od to Is 2d per Ib; fowls 3s Od to Os Od; chickens 4s Od to 4s 6d ducks 5A Od to 0a Od rabbits, Is 6d to Os Od per couple. WELSHPOOL GENERAL, Monday.—Wholesale price: Butter, Od to Is 2d per lb; eggs, 13 to 0 for Is; fowls, 3s Od to Os Od; chickens, 4s Od to 4s 6d; ducks, 5s Od to Os Od; rabbits, Is 6d per couple. LIVERPOOL CORN, TUESDAY. — Wheat, quiet at about Friday's prices. 1 Californian, 5s lid to 5s lljd; 2 Kansas, new, 5s 6,d to 5s 7d; 1 Northern Duluth, 5s 81d to 5s 9d. Beans, Saidi, 30s 9d to 31s Od. Peas, 6s 3Jd. Oats, quiet, new white, 2s 6d to 2s 8d; old, 38 Od to 3s 3d. Maize, firmly held, about penny over Friday, new mixed, 5s lfd to 5s 2d. Flour, unchanged. LONDON HAY AND STRAW, TUESDAY.—Prices Good to prime hay, 95s to 112s 6d inferior to fair, 80s to 90s good to prime clover, 95s to 110s; inferior to fair ditto, 80s Od to 90s mixture and sainfoin, 85s to 105s Od straw, 28s to 40s per load. LIVERPOOL ()ATTLJ: MARKET,MONDAY.-Numbers: Beasts, 1,462; sheep, 9,611. Quotations:- Best beasts, 6d to Od seconds, 5|d to 51d thirds, 4Jd to 5Jd best Scotch sheep, Od to 711 other sorts, j 5|d to 7d lambs, 6d to 7d per lb. The supply of stock was smaller than last week, showing a decrease of 107 beasts and a decrease of 3,079 sheep and lambs. Demand slow for classes at about late rates. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, TUESDAY. — Supplier fair, but demand quiet all round. Prices ruled as follow :— Beef, Herefords, 6id to 7d; shorthorns, 6d to 61d; bulls and cows, 5dto6d; calves, 6d to 8d wethers, 7Jd to 8jd; ewes and rams, 6^d to 6d Jambs, 7d to 7id per lb. Bacon pigs, lOsOd te OsOd; porkets, lis Od to lis 6d sows, Os Od to 8s 9d per score. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY. —At market Cattle, 2,684 sheep and lambs, 10,563; calves, 172; pigs, 56. Quotations :-Cattle, 5d to 61d; calvf»p, 5d to 7icl sheep, 6d to 71d; lambs, 6Jd to7^dperlb; pigs, 108 2d to 10s 6d). per score. Cattle slow sale at last week's prices. Sheep fewer, with prices in seller's favour. CORK BUTTER, Thursday.—Primest, -s; prllne —s; firsts, 88s; seconds 82s; kegs, -is; thirds 75s kegs -s fourths 70s; fifths -s; choicest -P; choice —s; superfine 92s; kegs -s: fine mild 74" mild —s choicest boxes 93s choice boxes, 87s; 145 owt of fresh butter A, 99s to 97s B, 82s to -8 factory seconds, —. Total number of firkins, 224. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, WEDNESDAY. — The following were the quotatiors:—White wheat (old) 43 Od to 4s 2d white wheat (new), Os Od to Os Od per 751bs red wheat (old), 4s Od to 4s 2d red wheat (new), Os Od to Os Od per 7blbs; old oats, 14s Od to 17s Od new oats, lis Od to 12s 6d per 2001bs; malting barley, 16s Od to 20s Od grinding barley, 13s Od to 14s Od per 2801bs. OSWESTRY GENERAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.— Quotations :— Butter, Isld to Is 2d per Ib; eggs, 12 to 13 for Is beef, 7d to 8d mutton, 7d to 9d lamb, 9d to lOd veal, 7d to 8d pork, 6d to 8d per lb fowls, 4s Od to 6s Od per couple J dyickra, S. Od to 6s Od rabbits, 2s 2d to 2a 4d per couple j potatoes, 201bs a Is; carrots, Id to ljd; onions, Id radishes, Id per bunch lettuce, Jd cabbages, 2d to 4d; cucumbers, 3d to 6d cauliflowers, 2d to 4d each; gooseberries, Id to ljd per quart; rhubarb, Id to 2d per bundle; watercress, Id per bunch; cherries, 6d to 7d per lb; strawberries, 6d to 8d black currants, 4d to 5d per quart; peas, 8d per kernel; mushrooms, 3d to 4d per Ib; whinberries, 6d per quart; apples, 9d to la per 100; pears, 6s to 9a per 100; hedge nuts, 2d per quart; filberts, 6d per Ib; kidney beans, lid to 2d per lb; plums, Id to 2Jd per quart; blackberries, 2d per quart. OSWESTRY WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.—On Wednes- day the Smithfield was stock with a large supply especially of store sheep. There was a slow trade in beef, but better prices were secured for sheep, lambs, cows and calves than last week. Messrs Whitfield and SOBS sold 234 cattle and calves, and 1,348 sheep Messrs Hall, Wateridge and Owen sold — fat cattle and a number of sheep Messrs Whitfield and Rogers, sold a large quantity of stock, as did also Mr T Whitfield, Junr. Prices ruled as follows i—Beef, 6d to 61d per lb; veal, 6d to 7d per lb; mutton, 61d to 7Jd; lamb, 61d to 7d per lb pork pigs, Os Od to Os Od; per score. ELLESMERE, TUESDAY. —Quotations as follows Wheat (new) 4s 2d to Os Od per 70 lbs; malting barley, 4s 6d to 5s Od per 70 lbs; oats (new), 2s 6d to 3s Od per 50 lbs; butter, Is Od to Is Id per Ib; eggs, 11 to 12 for Is fowls, 3s Od to 4s 6d ducks, 4s 6d to 5s Od rabbits, Os Od to 18 6d per couple damsons, 2s Od to 08 Od per 901bs; apples, 3s 6d per 901bs. WHITCHURCH, FRIDAY. — Wheat, Os Od fin 4s 2d per 75 lbs; barley, Os Od to 48 9d per 70 lbs; oats, 2s 9d to 0s Od per 50 lbs; eggs, 10 to 12 for Is; butter 03 lid to Is Id per 16 oz; fowls, 38 6s to 4s Od ducks, 4s Od to 4s 6d per couple potatoes, 9d to Os per score; beef, 6d to 8d nritton, 6d to 8d lamb, 7d to 9d; veal, 7d to 8d ptrk, 7d to 8d pei lb rabbits, Os Od to Is 8d pei ceuple apples, 2d per quarter; damsons, 2s 6d per measure. BRADFORD WOOL, THURSDAY.—The effect of the London wool sales here has been to strengthen the attitude of dealers in raw material of nearly all kinds, and a confident tone is apparent all round. The extent of the rise in London had been variously estimated, but on the whole it has fully justified expectations, and topmakers to-day have put up prices to an appreciable degree.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. — Approximate return of traffiereceipts for the week ending Sept. 22nd, 19C1. Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs and mails, £ 4,266; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £3,470 total for the week, £ 7,736; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 102,003. Actual traffic receipts for the correspond- ing week of last year Miles open 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 4,594; merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 3,158; total for the week, £7,752; aggregate from commencement of half year, £ 97,645. Decrease for the week, passengers, parcels, &c., .£328; increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £312; total decrease for the week, £ 16; aggregate increase, passengers, parcels, &c., £3,575 aggregate increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 783; aggregate in. crease from commencement of half-year, £ 4,358.

MACHYNLLETH ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. OPENING OF A NEW SCHOOLROOM. Thursday marked another forward movement in the history of the English Presbyterian Church at Machynlleth when the formal ceremony of opening a new building adjacent to the chapel to be used as a Sunday School was performed by Mrs Edward Davies of Plas Dinam, in the presence of a large gathering of church members and friends from other churches in the town. Mrs Davies was pre- sented with a silver key which bore a suitable in. saription, by Mrs Williams, wife of the Rev E Williams, pastor. Mr D Davies of Plas Dinam was unable to be present, and Mr Edward Jones of Trewythen, presided over the meeting which was afterwards held in the new building, and the Misses Davies were also present. The new room is large a id well ventilated, and contains in addition to a cloak room, a properly equipped kitchen in order the better to cope with the work of making tea &c, for social meetings. It is heated by pipes of anew style, and nothing is wanting to make it thoroughly comfortable for holding services—being cool in summer, and cosy in winter. The room had been decorated with evergreens, and suitable mottoes were placed on the walls. The Chairman was sup- ported on the platform by Mrs Edward Davies, Rev W S Jones, Rev E Williams, Mr H H Meyler, Mr W Vaughan Owen, and there were in the audience many of the leaders of the neighbouring churches. The proceedings were opened by singing and prayer. At the request of the chairman Mrs Davies then formally declared the schoolroom open and dedicated to the service of God.-The Chair- man said that it was now his duty to congratulate them heartily upon the erection of that new build- ing. In the first place he desired to congratulate the pastor and deacons and other members of the committee who had had that work in hand and who that afternoon saw the crowning of their efforts. The only defect he saw was that it was so much in the background. The other day he read of the opening of the police statiou, and he was glad that the whole thing passed off success- fully. But he thought that they might congratulate themselves upon a nobler work in that part of the town (hear, hear), and he hoped that all connected with the school would so direct their efforts as to reduce the work done at the other place (hear, hear). He wished to call their attention to the important work which was being done, and had to be done, through the instrumentality of the Sunday school. They were told again and again that the Sunday school was losing its hold upon the Welsh community. There might be a certain amount of ground for that assertion, but he thought it was exaggeration to a great extent. Statistics might give them the impression that numerically they were getting less; on the other hand, if the truth were probed, he did not believe for one moment that the Sunday school was losing its hold upon Wales. He hoped that the teachers of the Sunday schools would impress upon the scholars a fall pense of the value of the privileges they enjoyed in Sunday schools. He appealed to them not to allow it to be said that the Sunday School was going baolr (hear, hear). He was very pleased to find that a good reeling existed between the Welsh and English churches in that place. In the erection of that building they bad gone to considerable expense and he was glad to hear they had con- tributed very handsomely towards it. They seldom found a place opened free of debt and he hoped all present would regard it as a privilege and honour to contribute towards reducing the remaing part of the debt. SUMMARY OF PROGRESS. Mr Llew Evans who next addressed the meeting said I have been desired by the Committee, to lay before you, a brief summary of the facts con- nected with the establishment, and progress of our church and congregation. The cause was started in 1869, 32 years ago. The services were held at the Old Maengwyn Chapel, the present Board School. The church at its formation numbered 18 members, of which only 4 remain with us to-day viz, Messrs J Vaughan Owen, William Morris, Morris Lewis and myself. After the lapse of a few years, it was decided to erect a chapel in a more central place in the town, and a committee was formed to carry out the undertaking. On September 8th, 1873, a public meeting was held, when promises to the amount of £ 521 3s 4d were obtained. The site on which the chapel &c. stands cost| £ 500, and this was generously presented to the church by one of our most faithful families viz. the latelmrs Williams, Bodiondeb, Mr J Foulkes-Jonee, senior, and the Rev John Foillkes-Jones. The Memorial stone was laid on June 26th, 1876, by the late Mr David Davies, M.P., Llandinam. Con- tributions to the amount of £ 182 17s 2d were then laid upon the stone, of this sum Mr Davies, gener- ously contributed £100. In the meantime, the members of the church and congregation including the children were most assiduous with their collect- ing cards. Tea meetings and lectures were also a source of considerable help. The chapel was opened December 28th—30th, 1877 when £ 156 8s was contributed in the services, and on this occasion again Mr Davies came to our help with a donation of;E20. On March 4th,1881,before 8 years had elapsed, the church aLd congregation celebrated its Jubilee when the whole debt of £2,015 8s 8d was cleared off. The number of church members during this period had increased from 18 to 52, and the congregation had—proportionately increased, being about 140. In the year 1882 a house for the minister was bought, the church, with the assistance of the families previously named, responding substan- tially to this additional call made upon them. There remains, however, a debt of £ 200 on the house. For some years we had felt the need of a larger room for our Sunday School work, but no site was available. However, some six or seven years ago we succeeded in purchasing four old cottages alongside of the chapel. These cottages were in a very dilapidated condition and a nuisance. These we bought for a building site. In 1898, just three years ago, the debt amounting to Cl40 was cleared. Then we felt we were in a position to move on to erect a new building on the site. After due deliberation we decided to lay the matter before the church and congregation, with the result that promises amounting to £ 168 were obtained. On appealing to our Welsh friends we obtained sup* port amounting to £ 50,in all about £ 218. Many of the subscribers have already made good their pro- mises, and we believe all will come in by the allotted time, Jan 19C2. The total amount received is about £ 130 The readiness with which the Church and con- gregation responded to our appeal encouraged us greatly, and we felt we could safely proceed with the work. We engaged Mr Bassett, of Aberyst- wyth and Machynlleth, as architect, and after inviting tenders the contract was let to our fellow- townsman, Mr J 0 Williams, builder. The building, together with various alterations in the chapel, entailed a cost of £650. To-day we have met together to celebrate the completion of the work, and we have every confidence that the work is of the Lord, to whom be the praise in the church. The contributions from the Welsh friends are as follows:—Mrs Foulkes Jones, £ 10; Miss Sarah Foulkes Jones, £10;. Mr David Jones, Aberllefenny 'House,' jElO: the late Mr Wm Jones, Cambrian House, £ 5; Mrs Meredith, Penrhyndyfi, £ 3 3B; Mrs Norman Davies, X2 2s; Rev W S Jones, M.A., z62 2s; Mr John S Jones, Aberayron, £ 1 10s; Mr Hugh Davies, chemist, £ 1 la; Mr Richard Rees, Paris House, El Is; Mr Richard Owen, Nawlyn, zEl le; Mr J C Ashton, Board School, £1 Is; Mr Richard Lloyd, Arfon House, £1 Is; Mr W M Jones, Glasgow House, El Is; Mr Henry Lewis, Lower House, 10s 6d. To all these, as well as others who have contributed on the collecting cards, we tender our most sincere thanks as a church. As the collecting cards will be handed in to-day, we are unable to acknowledge donations individually. At present our church roll numbers 74 and the congregation about 180. The Rev W S Jones, pastor of the Maengwyn Church, which was the parent church, said that he was sure they were all very proud of their daughter (hear, hear). He was glad to say that the relation. between the two churches were of the most cordial character. They had watched with the keenest interest the career of the English church. The English church was known as a well-organised one and in no part better than in the Sunday school. He did not suppose that they had within their district, which comprised the upper part of Mont- gomeryshire, a better organised Sunday school than was found within those walls. They were known also as an active, and warm hearted church, for all who came amongst them would testify to tfce exist. ence of a Christian brotherhood and this he hoped they would always retain (applause). HANDSOME DONATIONS. Mr J G Jenkins (manager of the National Pro- vincial Bank) as treasurer of the church, made an appeal for subscriptions which he intimated he was ready to receive that afternoon. Later, Mr Jenkins announced that the following among other amounts had been received Mrs Ed Davies £20, Mr David Davies £10, Mr Ed Jones £ 5, the Misses Daviea;62, Edward Rees £1 Is, W M Jones .61 la, Dr A 0 Davies XI Is, T J Bassett £ 1 Is, Anon X2 2s. The Rev E Williams, pastor, alluded to the kind. nesa which they had met from all sides. He wished all connected with that church and con- gregation to feel that they had a share in the building by subscribing even the smallest sum towards the building fund. He need hardly say that the way hie appeal had been responded to had been a source of great satisfaction to him. Amongst a number of letters which had come to hand that morning was one from Mr John Owen, Llandinam, enclosing a cheque for £5, a cheque for i23 from Mr Charles Aspley, £ 1 Is from Mr Edwards, of Penegoes. ami cwu haivCD -f «, ona a cover. ing note telling him that a friend of the English churches had agreed to give them J6200 towards the debt on the school (loud and continued applause) but the name was not to be divulged. Mr Meyler proposed, and Mr John Rowlands seconded, a vote of thanks to Mrs Davies for coming there that day. The proposition was warmly carried, and Mrs Davies in reply said that she felt the honour was really conferred upon her in permitting her to per. form the service of opening the school. She would not readily forgot her visit, and even if she did, a glance at the beautiful key would remind her of it (hear, hear). Mr Jenkins announced tkat X254 of new sub. scriptions had been received that afternoon bring. ing up the total to £ 480. He proposed that their very best thanks as a church be tendered to all out- siders wholhad BRbscribed.-This was seconded by Mr Yaughan Owen and carried. The Chairman replied for the subscribers. Mr John Rowlands proposed, and Mr Llew Evans seconded, that a hearty vote of thanks should be passed to the Chalrman.-This was carried, and the Chairman replied.—The meeting closed with the singing of the Doxology. In the other schoolroom a tea was laid, and in the evening there was an organ recital by Mr Griffiths of Dolgelley who was assisted by local artistes.

«. THE ROYAL TOUR. ARRIVAL AT OTTAWA. Saturday. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall yesterday morning arrived at Ottawa from Montreal, and were received with great enthusiasm by both French and British, who united in demonstrations of loyalty. Their Royal Hignesses were received at the Station by the Governor General (Lord Minto) and his Staff, with a Military Guard. They passed through the crowded streets to Parliament House where a number of Addresses were presented.

QUEEN VICTORIA'S STATUE. UNVEILING BY THE DUKE. The reception accorded on Saturday to the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York was of the heartiest character. At noon the Duke, surrounded by a brilliant company, unveiled M Herbert's statue of the late Queen, which stands in a corner of the square leading to the Houses of Pnrliament. After- wards he proceeded to distribute the medals won in South Africa by members of the Canadian con- tingent. In the evening the Duke and Duchesse made a progress through the streets which were brilliantly illuminated. The crowds were most enthusiastic, the French vying with the English in their loyalty. Yesterday morning their Royal Highnesses attended service at Christchurch Cathedral.

A disastrous fire occurred at a Blackburn cotton factory early on Sunday morning. The damage j done is estimated at jE15,000, and some 800 work- people have been thrown out of employment.

2, Mrs Roberts- Mr and Mrs Green and family, Hinckle, Leices- tershire 1, Cliffe Side, Mrs Evans- Misses Fletcher, Miss Veevers, Heswall, Cheshire 2, Cliff Side, Mra Williams- Dr Davies, family and servants, Kilburn, London 3, Cliff Side- Mrs Jackson and family Glanaber, Mrs Owen- Messrs Moss- and Cropton, Eccles, Manchester Mr and Mrs Davies, London Glanydon, Miss Lewis- Mr Harrison and daughter, Birmingham 22, Mrs Humphreys- Mrs Pugh, Dolgelley Gwyndy, Mrs Jones- Mr J P, Mrs and Miss Buckley, Mr J P Buckley Manchester 31, Mrs E Davies- PENHELIG TERRACE 1, The Woodbines- Mr. Mrs, Masters and Miss Sherwood and maida, Birmingham 3, Mrs James- Mr and Mrs Williams and family, Tettenhall Wood, Wclver hara pton Mr and Mrs Millington, do 4, Mrs Van Hove- Mr and Mrs J C Marklove, Cheltenham Mor Awelon, Miss Williams- Mrs Holton, South Kensington; Misses Wood and Williams, WeHington Miss K B Morris, Bar- row-in-Furness Mona House— Dr, Mrs and Master Barton, butler and maid 8, Fronwen, Mrs Hughes- Mr and Mrs Arthur Hughes and baby, London NANTIESYN. 4, Mrs Jones— Mrs H Jones and children, Carnarvon 9, Mrs Davies— Mr, Mrs and Misses Butterworth, Handsworth Mr Barton, Highgate, London, N. PENHELIG ROAD Brynhelyg, Mrs Rhys- Mr and Mrs Bnók, nuree and family, Worcester; Misses Bowman (2), Mr F C and Mr J M Bow- man, Knutsford May Bank, Mrs Ellis- Mr, Mrs, Miss N and Master G Deacoe, Worces- tershire Master E Mitton, Birmingham Mrs J R and Misses Cooper, Birchfield, do. ALMA TERRACE 16, Mrs Thos Jones— Missss E Jones and L Prior, Sawbridgeworth Mr F C Jones, London Plas Meirion, Miss Dordge— Mr and Mrs Cook and family, Wimbledon TanyralIt- Mr and Mrs Grant family and servants, Oswestry — ♦