The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

CARNO. THE CLOTHING CLUB.—Members of the Clothing Club, both old and young, had their annual treat of tea and cake at Plas LIyssyn, on Thursday evening 31st ult. As usual the table was laden with good things. The Vicar thanked Captain, Mrs., and Miss Adams on behalf of those who so thoroughly en- joyed the tea and received the bonuses. All felt grateful to Mrs. Adams for the care the bestows upon members of the Club and for thus annually giving an opportunity for old and young to meet under most pleasant circumstances.

BERRIEW. THE LATE MB. J. EDWARDS.—The funeral of Mr. J. Edwards, of Henfron, and late of the Tnl- raare farm, tooi place at the .Piwisfe Chrwrch on Saturday, amidst every sign of respect. The coffin was of polished oak with massive brass mountings. The funeral was largely attended, and much sympathy was expressed for his orphan child- ren,"of whom he leaves nine sons and one daughter. The Rev, J, Baines officiated. PETTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY.—Before Capt. Johnes and T. J. Hounsfield, Esq. Deputy Chief Constable Crowden was also present. The late Mr. A. Howell.—Before the business of the day was opened, Major Corbett. Winder having written expressing his sympathy with the family of the late Mr. Abraham Howell, and his regret at not being able to attend the Petty Sessions owing to the illness of his brother; Captain Johnes, in his absence, rose and expressed the sorrow felt by the Bench at the loss which they had sustained by Mr. Howell's death and their sympathy with his family, and it was unanimously agreed that this should be entered on the minutes of the Court, and a copy of the minutes transmitted to Mr. W. Mark Howell. Highway Offence.—Elijah Vaughan, hawker, was charged by P.C. Owen with allowing a donkey to stray QJl the highway at Manafon.—Pined 6d. and costs.

TREGYNON. The DAY SCHOOL was examined by H. M. Inspector on the 27th October. The report has just been re- ceived, and contains the following recommendations: A new entrance porch for the girls and infants, and the present entrance porch to be improved for the boys a gallery and group of low desks in the class room, and the removal of the girls' closets to a more suitable position." NIGHT SCHOOL.—The night school which was com- menced in the winter of 1891, is being carried on this winter. Classes are held two evenings a week, Wednesdays and Fridays. No fees are charged, the money being raised by means of a concert and voluntary subscriptions.

LLANDYSILIO. PETTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY.—Before Captain Mytton, and T. Price, Esq. The late Mr. A. Hoivell.—Capt. Mytton said be- fore commencing the business of the Sessions he wished to refer to the loss the county had sustained bythe death of Mr. Abraham Howell. "He was as- sociated with that Petty Sessional Division for a great many years,—first as clerk and then as a magis- trate. He was sure the county would feel his loss, and remember the work he performed in it. It was in his office that a good deal of the county work was done; and he was a faithful and zealous officer in everything he did. Mr. Howell died at a good old age, full of honour.—Mr. Pryce endorsed everything that had fallen from the lips of the Chairman, and expressed his sympathy with the family of the de- ceased gentleman.—Mr. C. E. Howell thanked the Magistrates for their kind words. Extension of Hours.—John Lee, the Cross Inn, Llandysilio, applied for an extension of two hours on December 7, on the occasion of a ball, and an hour on December 11, on the occasion of a Primrose League meeting.—Both extensions were granted. Ejectment Order.—Edward Baugh, Llanymynech, applied for an ejectment order against John Lloyd, of Pant.-Applicant stated that the notice expired in September, and although he and Lloyd had done their best to get a house they had failed. He had let the house to another man expecting Lloyd to leave in September.—Lloyd stated that he had a family of nine and he could not go on the road. He admitted he was in the hose on sufferance but thought he could stay so long as he paid the rent. -The Clerk said that was setting up a new doc- trine. An order for delivery of the house in 21 days was made.

PENYBONTFAWR. THE SONS OF BAROG FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—The annual feast was held on Friday, the 1st inst. Headed by the Penybontfawr Brass Band, under Mr. John Roberts, the members attended St. Thomas's Church, where the Rev. J. Jenkins, of Hirnant, preached from the Proverbs, Go to the ant thou sluggard." The members afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner at the Railway Inn. The Rev. J. Jenkins presided, supported by Mr. Ed. Roberts, Mr. D. Parry, Llanfyllin, Mr. W. Evans, treasurer, Mr. J. R. Evans, secretary, &c. After dinner the Secretary read the annual statement, which showed an increase in capital and in number of members. The Chairman highly complimented the Host and Hostess (Mr. and Mrs. Evans) upon their excellent catering.

OSWESTRY. INFLUENZA.—There are a very large number of.1 cases of influenza in the town at present, but not of a serious character. HOLY TRINITY PARISH.—Mr. Ashe, of Brook- street House, has presented the Vicar, the Rev. T. Redfern, with a magic lantern and several series of slides for use in the parish. CHURCHMEN'S CLUB.—At the weekly meeting on Monday, the Rev. J. Seaton presided, and a debate took place on the question whether the House of Lords should be abolished. Mr. A. Parsons opened the affirmative, Mr. C. W. Bahnforth opened the negative and the Chairman, and Messrs. Mollineaux, Rogers, Le Seuer, and E. B. Owen took part, the negative being carried almost unanimously. A STUDY IN WASTE."—'This was the subject of an address given by Mr. A. C. Nicholson in the Oswald-road Schoolroom on Monday evening in connection witn the Literary Society. The lecture, illustrated by means of the oxy-hydro- gen lime light manipulated by Mr. C. E. Williams, proved very interesting and instructive, and at the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Nicholson. Mr. E. Madoc Jones presided. TRAP ACCIDENT.—On Friday a pony and trap containing Mr. Williams, of Nantyr, and another lady, was standing near the Great Western Railway Station, when something startled the pony causing it to bolt. The animal dashed away with the trap and its occupants up Oswald-road, and colliding with the posts at the entrance to the Cambrian Goods Yard, pony and trap were overthrown and the occupants thrown into the road. The injured persons were carried into the house of Mr. Lewis, of Oswald-road, where their injuries were attended to. THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—Miss Temple, of Ew- hurst Rectory, Guildford, has presented the School with an excellent portrait of her father, the late Judge Temple, a former pupil of the School. Judge Temple was born in 1798, and was a barris- ter on the North Wales Circuit, and Revising Barrister for Denbighshire, Carnarvonshire, Merion- ethshire, and Anglesey, and for many years Judge of the North Staffordshire County Court. He was at Oswestry School under the late Dr. Donne. The Head Master will be glad to receive portraits of any former distinguished pupils or Masters of the School from relatives or others who may possess them. Such portraits will be placed on the walls of the School hall. The School now possesses en- gravings or enlarged photographs of Dr. Donne, Dr. Cardwell, Dean Bonnor, Dean Vincent, Colonel Burnaby, Mr. M. S. Foster, and Mr. H. M. Buller. The Bishop of Bangor, on the occassion of his recent visit to the School, asked for a half-holiday for the boys, which was celebrated on Tuesday afternoon. INCORPORATION, Monday.—Present: Mr. William Griffiths, in the chair, the Rev. T. M. Bulkeley- Owen, Mr. Richards, Mr. W. H. G. Weaver, and Mr. Wm. Humphreys, with Mr. J. C. Bull, clerk, and Mr. C. H. Bull, deputy clerk.—The Clerk reported that a supply of potatoes had been received from Mr. John Edwards, West Felton, at 2s. 6d per cwt.—Mr. Weaver, said they ought to get their potatoes from the farmers.—The Clerk said he had received a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board in reference to Mr. Reynold's salary as relieving officer. In consequence of the small Board and the absence of the Chairman, Mr. Ed. Jones, the matter was adjourned.—The Clerk stated that Mr. Price, a relieving officer, was ill and would be unable to attend to his duties for some time.—Mr. Rutter was appointed to attend to his duties during the time at a salary of 5s. per week.—It was reported that the mumber of inmates in the first week was 162, second week 156. Number of vagrants relieved first week 140, second week 121. Amount of out-door relief, first week, JE17. lis. 2d. to 296 recipients, second week £ 17. 9s. lOd. to 291 recipients. S. P. G. — On Sunday and Monday special services were held in connection with this Society at the Parish Church and at Holy Trinity Church. At the Parish Church the Rer. Wordsworth Jones, for many years a missionary in Burmah, was the preecher in the morning, and took as is text, My daughter is now dead, trouble not the Master." In the afternoon Mr. Jones addressed the children, and his words were illustrated by some well-paint- ed diagrams held up on the chancel steps. In the evening the Rev. T. Redfern occupied the pulpit. On Monday an intercessory sevice was conducted by the Rev. Cecil Hook, at which there was no sermon and no collection, simply prayer.—At Holy Trinity Church the Rev. Cecil Hook preached in the morning, and at night the Rev. Wordsworth Jones Preached from Isaiah ii., 18. Collections in aid of J the -v • 5d. Ch* in p The u,. vecu Hook, presides, 'Sna mwo were also present the Revs. T. Redfern, A. W. M. Weatherly, J. B. Seaton, and George Williams, Trefonen.—-After a brief introduction by the Vicar, Mr. Jones gave an interesting account of Burmah, its people, and their habits, illustrated by means of diagrams and views of some of the chief buildings to be found there.—At the close, a vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by the Rev. T. Redfern, and carried unanimously.

KERRY. THE TONTINE FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—The twenty- second anniversary was celebrated on Friday, 1st inst., when the President, Mr. J. Martin, took the chair, and there was a large attendance of members. Since its establishment in 1870 the membership has increased from 28 to 88, and the membership bids fair to reach a 100 in the current year. The Society ends every year, and all surplus funds are divided. One weak point of the Society formerly was that a member who was ill at the close of the year was disqualified from re-election until con- valescent, but this objectionable regulation was re- moved two years ago. The President congratulated the members on the solvent state of the Society, and said that notwithstanding excessive sickness they had had to make no extra demand; on the con- trary the Treasurer had a good balance in hand. He urged farmers to set their servants a good ex- ample by joining the Society. Votes of thanks were given Mr. Leyland for the continued free use of the Reading Room, to the President, as the orig- inator, promoter, and patron of the Society, to the Vice-Presidents (the Rev. O. A. Nares and Mr. W. Walbon), to the Treasurers (Mr. Birch and Mr. Mackay), to the Medical Officers (Dr. Palmer and Dr. Silver), to the auditor (Mr. Hughes), to the Com- mittee (Messrs. T. Daries, W. Hamer, R. Dutton, G. E. Pryce, and S. Breese), and to the Secretary (Mr. Milnes. The Rev. O. A. Nares, replying for the vice-presidents expressed regret at the departure of the Walton family, and said he hoped the name of the new owner of Dolforgan, Mr. Willans, would be associated with the Tontine as Mr. Walton's had been. Mr. Milnes, in his statement, said £28 17s.6d. had been distributed amongst 19 members in sick pay, 8 of them for accidents which were more numerous and severe than in any previous year. £6 had also been paid on account of the death of the wives of two members. JE312 15s. 3d. had ac- cumulated during the year, and was returned to the members making the total distribution with that of previous years £5,549 7s. 6d. The dividend was equal to 4s. per member, while the subscription of 3d. per week guarantees 9s. per week during dis- ablement, JE5 funeral allowance, and £3 on the death of a member's wife. Mr. Martin was re- elected president, the Rev. O. A. Nares and Mr. J. E. Poundley, vice-presidents, Dr. Palmer and Dr. Silver, medical officers, Mr. Mackay, treasurer] Messrs. Wm. Moigan, John Hughes, Henry Shute] John Jones, Grove place, John Venables, and John Owen, as committee, and Mr. Milnes as secretary.

« FORDEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. WEDNESDAY. Present: Col. R. J. Harrison (chairman), Mr. W. Pryce (vice-chairman), Col. Twyford, the Rev. J. Sawer, Messrs. E. R. James, S. Miller, W. Rogers, E. R. Owen, Berriew, J. Pryce-Jones, Joseph Middle, F. Langford, John Davies, T. Rogers, D. Howell, and E. Bore, with Mr. C. S. Pryce (clerk). Dr. Thursfield, medical officer of health, was also present. RELIEF. Number in the house first week of the fortnight, 112, against 112 last year; second week, 115, against 113. Vagrants relieved during the same period 91 against 66, and 85 against 67. Out- relief: 1st week, JE18 4s. 2d. to 237, against £18 9s. Id. to 223 second week, £16 2s. to 235, against JE16 16s. 6d. to 223. THE CHRISTMAS DINNER. The Master made an application, which was granted, for the inmates' usual Christmas dinner. PROPOSAL BY THE SHEFFIELD UNION. The Sheffield Union wrote asking the Board to adopt a resolution of theirs to the effect that the grant in respect of lunatic asylums ought to be extended to workhouses where lunatics were also treated.—The Clerk said they had not many cases of lunacy.—The Chairman said he did not think they were likely at the present moment to get an increase of grant. He did not fancy there was too much money in the Imperial chest. This was all the business.

WELSHPOOL PETTY SESSIONS. TUHSDAT. Before the Mayor (E. O. Jones,Esq.), D. P. Owen, D. Wall, W. Rogers, and T. R. Morris, Esqrs., and Colonel Twyford. Refusing to Quit.—David Gardner, Powell's row, was charged with refusing to quit the Montgomery- shire Company's vaults on November 29th.—Mr. C. P. Yearsley defended. P. S. Humphreys said he was asked by Mr. Galloway, the manager, to turn defendant out. He asked him to go out but he refused, and witness put him out. Complaints had been received from Mr. Galloway that when defendant got a little drink he went there to annoy him.—Fined 10s. and costs, or 14 day's hard labour. Drunk and Disorderly.—John Humphreys, of Trefnanney, was charged with this offence in High Street on November 20th. P.S. Humphreys said defendant was drunk and insulting women who had to pass him.—Fined 10s. and costs or 14 days' imprisonment.—Seal Barrett, of Mount Street, was charged with the same offence on November 18th. P.C. Jones said defendant was trying to get into the Cross vaults, and was using very bad language —Fined 10s. including costs, or 14 days. A Dangerous Practice.—William Edwards, a boy from Raven Square, was charged with shooting stones from a catapult on November 17th. P.S. Humphreys said he saw defendant in LIanfair Road shooting across the road with a catapult. He took the catapult from him, broke up the wood, give him back the elastic, and told him he should summon him. Complaints had been received of lamps in the road being broken. The chairman said they took a serious view of the case, but as that was the first offence they would only fine defendant 2s. 6d. If he came before them again, or if any other boys came before them on a similar charge, they would deal more severely with the case. Alleged Damae to Bottles.—Robert Beedles, Harry Beedles, and John Parry, boys, of Welshpool, were charged with wilfully damaging some glass stopper bottles, the property of Thomas Griffiths, aerated water manufacturer. Evidence was given by John Francis, of the Pheasant, and Charlotte Owen, as to to the bottles being broken, and the latter witness stated that she saw one of the boys with a bottle in his hand.. W. H. Jones, manager to Mr. Griffiths, said they had had great complaints from innkeepers about bottles being broken, and they wanted this case to be a warning.—The case was dismissed, the Mayor administering a caution to the boys as to their future conduct, and stating that any boys coming before them again on a similar charge would be severely dealt with. Hawking.—Thos. Holling, of Back Road, charged with hawking in Berriew Street, when, according to his own admission, he had no license, was fined 6s. including costs.—P.C. Reece proved the case. Assault.—John Davies, of Raven Street, charged Elizabeth Rogers with assault. The parties were in the Talbot Inn, when words passed, and the defendant threw a glass of beer in the complain- ant's face.—Fined 2s. 6d. An Adjourned Case.—Mary Morgan, who at the last Sessions was charged with keeping a disorderly house, again appeared. On the last occasion she was discharged on promising to go to the Work- house In reply to questions why she had not this, she said her husband was coming home on Saturday .from Somersetshire, and she wished to stay to see what he was going to do.—The case was again adjourned for a week in order to see how the woman conducted herself, and what steps the husband would take. The Late Mr.' Abraham How6ll.The Mayor stated that the Bench had received a letter from Mr. Charles Howell, on behalf of the family, thank- ing the Bench for passing a vote of condolence with them on the death of their father.

THE HIGHWAY ROBBERY CASE AT WELSHPOOL. A special sitting of the Welshpool magistrates was held at noon on Tuesday, at the office of the Town Clerk; before D. P. Owen, Esq. (chairman), W. Rogers, and D. Wall, Esqrs., and Col. Twyford, when Edward Gardner, Bowling Green Lane, J. Samby, a private in the 53rd K.S.L.I., Thomas Parry, of Cletterwood Mill, Edward Jones, of Cletterwood Mill, and James Davies, of Bragginton Hall, were charged with, on November 25th, assaulting John Thomas, of Garreg, a labourer at the same 17s. 1 r- .4Ý particularly noticed John 8atDby: who "was in soldier's uniform. He also noticed Thomas Parry. There were others present, but he did not know how many. They walked along with him for some distance. When they reached a field, called Maesybont, belonging to Mr. "Edward Green, of The Moors, they began larking," as he thought. Samby gave him a push and he fell down. He then felt Samby fumbling in his pockets. He was then on his face on the ground. All the violence that was used was simply the pushing down. When he got up he felt in his pockets and 'missed 17s. in silver. The prisoners then went on. He was afraid to say anything. No one else touched him but the soldier.-At this point the clothes which complainant was wearing at the time were produced. They were covered with mud.—Witness,continuing, said he gave information to P.C. Jones, of Butting- ton, and afterwards took out a warrant against John Samby. — Cross-examined: He left Welshpool about eleven o'clock at night. He came to Welshpool in the afternoon. He had never to the best of his knowledge worked in the clothes he produced.—Mr. Yearsley What business were you on ?—Witness: I was on private business.—Mr. Yearsley: What was the business ?—The Chairman Do you think that is relevant to the matter P—Mr. Yearsley Yes, sir, I have a reason for asking the question.—-The Chair- man Then I advise him not to reply to the question. —Witness, proceeding, in answer to Mr. Yearsley, said he had had something to drink at Welshpool, and had visited the two Pheasant Inns, and the Mermaid Inn. He could not remember being at any more Inns. At eleven o'clock he left the Lower Pheasant in Salop-road. He could not say that he was perfectly sober when he was walking home. If anything he was a little the worse for drink. He had not fallen as far as he remembered. He re- membered stumbling once, but he did not fall. He might have met some one on the road other than the defendants, but he did not remember. It was a moonlight night but the moon was overcast. He did not charge the other defendants with taking money from him. He only charged Samby. The others had nothing to do with it. He had only seen Samby once before.—By the Oeputy Chief Constable: He never worked in the clothes pro- duced at any sort of work which would cause the mud stains on his coat.—Arthur Davies, of the Rallt, an army reserve man, said he came to Welsh- pool on November 25th, and returned from Welsh- pool at half-past eleven. Passing over the Gallows Tree Bank Bridge, he saw complainant with four men. Samby wished him Good night," and he walked about a hundred yards with them. He identified Samby, Parry, Jones and Gardner. He left them at the Gungrog Lodge. He saw nothing while he was with them to arouse his suspicions.— By the Deputy Chief Constable Thomas was a little under the influence of drink—a little on." He was quite capable of taking care of himself.— By Mr. Yearsley: He did not see complainant down on the road.—P.C. Jones, Welshpool, said on the night of November 25th, he was on duty in Salop-road and there was a row going on. He saw Samby, Gardner, Jones and James Davies. He did not see complainant.—By Mr. Yearsley: He had never had any trouble with complainant.—P.C. Jones of Buttington, said that on November 26th, he received information from Thomas that while reo turning home on the previous night a soldier and others came up to him and ordered him home. Thomas also told him that Samby afterwards tripped him down and took 17s. out of one his pockets. Thomas had a bruise on the left cheek and above the left eye. His clothes which he handed to him were wet and covered with mud. Witness made enquiries and visited the place where complainant said the incident took place. He saw evidence that a scuffle had taken place. Next day witness went to Bragginton Hall, near Westbury, saw J. Davies and told him he was about to arrest him for robbing John Thomas of 17s. in company with others. Davies replied, I was there with John Samby, the soldier, Thomas Parry, the Hope, and two others—I have forgotten their names. I remem- ber a row with John Thomas and the soldier. He got John Thomas on the ground. The other two were standing nearer than I at the time the row was on. After the row was over Samby went to the others. I left them, then returned to town and went to my sister's, who lives near the Powis Arms. This took place about 12 midnight." On the same evening he arrested Parry and Jones. He cautioned and charged them with being in company with others and robbing Thomas of 17s. on the previous Saturday night. Jones replied, I was going along the road home about 11.30 p.m. in company with Parry, and Samby, the soldier, was in front of us in company with Thomas. I know nothing of what took place. I went straight home from them. Parry replied, "I aiha Jones came to town on Saturday night between 9 and 10 p.m., and stayed in town till about 11.30 p.m. I, Jones and Samby, and a man they called Henry, were going home, and Jones invited Samby and Henry to come for some apples. We overtook Thomas outside the town. We went across the field, but what took place there I do not know. Samby and Henry came to the Mill and they had the apples and started back directly. There was a scuffle with some of them in the field." On December 2nd witness received Samby into custody from the Irish constabulary at Cork. He read the warrant to him, and he replied: I never laid my hands on him, nor took anything from Jim. I went to Clatterwood Mill with three others, stayed there a short time and went back home." He found that Samby left for Ireland on the Sunday morning, Nov. 26th.— By Mr. Yearsley He had heard that Samby had gone back before his furlough was ended, and he had also heard thufc -he had had his furlough extended.—Mr. Yearsley addressed the bench, and contended that there was not the slightest evidence against any of the prisoners except Samby. He submitted that all except him should be dismissed. In regard to the charge against Samby he did not propose to call evidence, but would leave the matter in the hands of their worships.—-The magistrates had the court cleared, and ultimately decided to dismiss the charges against all the prisoners except Samby, whom they committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions, accepting bail JE20 in his own recognizances, and two sureties in X10 each, or one in £ 20.

« LORD SALISBURY ON CON- TRACTING OUT. IMPORTANT DEPUTATION. A deputation of miners in favour of being allow- ed to contract-out" of the employers' liability bill now before Parliameat waited upon Lord Salisbury at his residence in Arlington stret, Lon- don, on Tuesday .afternoon. Mr. G. L. Campbell (Wigan), secretary of the Central Association for dealing with distress caused by mining accidents, headed the deputation, which consisted of repre- sentatives of the Lancashire and Cheshire, North Wales, and the Monmouthshire and South Wales Miners' Permanent Societies, who were accompanied by Mr. Evan Owen, secretary of the last-named society. Mr. G. L. Campbell, in introducing the deputation, stated that those present were representatives of the workingmen members of the boards of mange- ment of the Lancashire and Cheshire, North Wales, and the Monmouthshire and Soute. Wales Miners' Permanent Societies, which covered the coal fields where prevailed arrangements between employers and employed in view of the existing law concern- ing employers' liability. The total number of members of these societies was 128,000, and of these only 4,956 were not under the arrangement. The Lancashire and Cheshire Society had a mem- bership of 54,352, of whom 4,596 were not con- tracted-out the North .Wales Society had a membership of 14.200. and the Monmouthshire and South Wales Society had a membership of-59,691. Mr. W. Wogan (Lancashire and Cheshire Society) said they were all practical miners, and they understood exactly what they wanted. They wished to have their lordships assistance in the House of Lords, when the emplovers' liability bill came before it, in preserving to them the right to make arrangements between their employers and themselves. They particularly desired to impress upon his lordship and upon the peers that they wished to have the right to please themselves. Mr. Andrews, North Wales, said their society had been in existence for 15 years, and was work- ing most satisfactorily., They had capital and labour in North Wales nearer together owing to this very arrangement, which it was now proposed to upset, and they did not want the arrangement interfered with in any way. This arrangement had given satisfaction and was a great boon to the miners of North Wales. They therefore desired that his lordship would use his influence to con- tinue the arrangement. Mr. Richards, of South Wales, said their provi- dent society was established 12 years to supply an important want felt amongst the mining popula- tion of South Wales. They had friendly societies in existence before '—A +1, 'r for i-e a ory much for eoming and givmg ue the information which I hsve received. As you are aware, the matter is one which has occupied our attention very closely, and I have received more than one deputation on the subject. It is admitted that there is a considerable division of feeling, and that there is a very strong element of men who desire, like yourselves, to be left in freedom, and not meddled with by the Government in this matter (hear, hear). They are pefectly competent to take care of themselves, and they wish to be allowed that freedom which all other classes of her Majesty's subjects enjoy. The only argument which I have heard in favour of forcing this act upon those who prefer voluntary arrangements is that it is said that the voluntary arrangements do not courage the employer to make the requisite provis- ion against accidents, and to take care that his machinery is good, and that the act will do so. I can hardly understand how that argument can be held to have any effect, because it is perfectly obvious that the employer will insure and throw upon an insurance company all the responsibility, so that the whole of the motive that the act is supposed to supply will entirely disappear. Under the voluntary arrangement after all the employer knows that a large portion of money will be required by accidents, and accidents of all kinds, and therefore the very motive remains as strong as ever to do all that he can to prevent accident, even if there was no question of humanity engaged. It is said that the employers will be moved by humanity to continue their contributions even though this act should pass. I think that is very likely with respect to certain individual employers, who are masters of their own money, and act only according to their own feelings; but of course we must remember that a large majority of employers —and it is an increasing number every day—are employers consisting of limited societies and share- holders, many of them very poor men themselves, and to whom every farthing is an object. They will take a striotly commercial view of these matters, and you cannot expect that they will do anything else. It would be very unreasonable if we did. It must also be remembered that this new act will impose—I do not say that it is wrong- but it will impose upon employers very great risks to which they have never been exposed before. Take your own industry of mining; In a fiery mine one man opens his lamp; there is a terrible slaughter, and 50 men may be killed or injured. A jury may give up to JE300 without appeal, and that amounts to £ 15,00Q, which to an employer is of course a very heavy burden and danger. I am not for a moment saying that either Parliament or anybody else would grudge this compensation to men whose lot must be so profoundly pitied; but when an employer is considering the probability of his industry he will actually see that a very much greater risk is imposed than ever before; and it is very likely that if he is subjected to the act he will limit his expenditure to that which the act will make absolutely necessary, and will not go beyond it. I do not see how you can reasonably expect anything else to be the case. I, therefore, confess my feeling of sympathy with those who desire the old freedom which we all know-is very great (applause). I should dislike intensely to be dragooned and regulated in this fashion, and I dislike on behalf of others what I dislike on behalf of myself, and I would resist it in every way that I could (applause)/ I will only say that I will carefully consider all that you have proposed, and that we will do our best to obtain for you that freedom which you so justly desire (ap- plause). Mr. Richard Jones moveda cordial vote of thanks to Lord Salisbury for his courtesy in receiving them, and Mr. Latham seconded it. The latter added: We have just reckoned up the number of years that we have worked in the pit, and the twelve delegates here- represent an average of 20 years. Lord Salisbury: Therefore, you know what you are talking about. Mr. Latham I can assure you that we are all practical miners. A Delegate I have been 37 years down a pit. Lord Salisbury That beats the record, I should think. His Lordship then shook hands with each mem- ber of the deputation, who then retired. 4.

PROFESSOR TYNDALL, the eminent scientist, died on Monday at his Surrey residence, near Haslemere, in his 74th year. He had been in ill health for some time past, but the fatal termina- of his illness was somewhat unexpected.

NEWTOWN SCHOOL BOARD. MONDAY. Present—Messrs. W. Cooke (chairman), Barker Halliwell, W. F. Thomas, Evan Humphreys, Thomas Rees, John Humphreys, and Alfred Ford, with Mr. Edward Powell (clerk), and Mr. John Andrew (relieving offioer). THE BOARD AND MR. SAYER.—AN APOLOGY. The Chairman said that he must apologise to Mr. Ford for having been the cause of his having made some remarks in regard to the conduct of Mr. Sayer at the last- Board. He himself was to blame for what had occurred, as he had forgotten a con- versation which Mr. Sayer had with him. He thought they were indebted to Mr. Sayer for 'mak- ing the effort which had been adversely commented upon for creating good feeling between the parents, teachers, and children attending the Board Schools. He proposed that a vote of thanks be aooordod him. Mr. EVAN HUMPHREYS signified that he would object to the vote of thanks: Mr. FORD said the chairman's explanation put an entirely different colour on the matter. If the Board had known at the previous meeting what they knew now he was sure nothing of the kind would have been said. He was sure the teachers should receive every encouragement at the hands of the Board, to do whatever they could to get the child- ren to better attend to their lessons, and to make the schools more interesting. He quite agreed with the Chairman that Mr. Sayer was entitled to the thanks of the Board. He did not think, how- ever, that they need formally pass a vote of thanks. Mr. EVAN HUMPHREYS said the reason he objected was that if Mr. Sayer had taken the proper course he would have had the whole support of the Board in that concert. As it was no one but the chairman knew that a concert was to take place. It was not treating the Board with the same courtesy as the Board had always treated the teachers. The CHAIRMAN said he thought Mr. Evan Humphreys must have forgotten the remarks he made. He took the sole blame upon himself, inas- much as Mr. Sayer came to him, and he (the chair- man), undertook to see the members of the Board, but he neglected doing, so.—The matter then dropped. THE REPORT ON THE SCHOOLS. The following report was presented on the schools:- Penygloddfa Mixed school: This school appears to be well conducted and to be instructed with diligence and considerable success. The composition and grammar of the fifth standard and the map drawing were the least satisfactory portion of the work. The musical drill was very creditable. The scholars ought to be trained to speak out when questioned." Infants' school: This school seems to be well conducted. The reading lacked fluency and ought to receive greater attention. The singing from note was not satisfactory enough for the higher grant for the subject. The youngest class, which was large, ought not to have been put under the charge of the youngest teacher." New Churoh-street school: "This school is in good order, it intelli- gently instructed, and is making good progress throughout. The two lowest standards did their writing and arithmetic creditably. The least satisfactory parts of the work were the composition in the fifth standard and mathematical geography. The drill was creditable." Girls' school: This school is in pleasing order and is generally well instructed. The reading in- the upper standard deserves praise. The style of the arithmetic in these standards might be better. Geography and arithmetic were very satisfactory. The grammar was about fair. I should like to see the answers in domestic economy more full and definite. The musical drill was very creditable." Infants "This school seems to be generally well conducted. Greater attention should be paid to reading and recitation. There were too many children present who were only seven or eight years of age and were not presented in the first standard." Mr. FORD said it must be very satisfactory indeed to the Board and to the teachers to receive so good a report of the schools generally. As a member of the old Board he felt that the old Board were entitled to some amount of the credit as they had laid in his opinion a thoroughly sound foundation upon which those excellent results had been built. There was one item in the report with which he was especially pleased-the musical drill. Now this would have been' impossible without the piano, and it had fully justified the, of the old Board. He hoped that mow t-b- —- ~n a satisfactory 4! rat The CHAIRMAN said he felt extremely grateful to Mr. Ford and Mr. Humphreys for what they had said in regard to the teachers. Mr. JOHN HUMPHREYS said he did not care which of the two Boards had some of the credit. The result he was satisfied with. The motion was carried. THE PAST YEAR'S ACCOUNTS. The Clerk presented the following report upon the accounts for 1893 :— Gentlemen,—I have the honour to report that the accounts for the past year have been audited and passed. The published accounts are necessarily drawn upon the prescribed form which does not show what portion of the receipts and expenses relate to the year, and the following figures may therefore be of service in ascertaining the cost of the work of the Board I £ s. d. Gross expenditure as per Financial Statement 1643 4 2 Add amounts due 1st October, 1893 338 12 3 Gross Expenditure. 1881 16 5 Deduct amounts due at commencement of year 302 9 3 Expenditure for the year 1579 7 3 The expenditure was met as followli- Examination grant for 1892. 499 18 0 Science and Art Grant 16 14 6 £ s. d. Fee Grant received 280 10 10 Due 1st October, 1893. 85 15 0 366 5 10 Deduct amount due 1st Oct., 1892 89 5 10 —————— 277 0 Rents received. 102 10 0 Add amounts due 1st Oct., 1893 35 11 0 138 1 0 Deduct amounts due 1st Oct., 1892 49 10 0 -—————— 88 11 0 Sales to Children. 0 18 9 From rates 697 4 11 1579 7 1 The state of the finances at the commencement of the year was as follows :—■ Accounts due 352 11 1 Deduct fee grants due 1st Oct., 1892 89 5 10 Rents due 49 10 0 138 15 10 Deficit 1J 15 3 The position at the end of the year was as fol- lows :— Cash in Treasurer's hands 397 7 7 Fee grants due 85 15 0 Rents due 35 11 0 518 13 7 Less accounts due 338 12 3 Surplus 180 1 4 The foregoing shows that the cost to the rate- payers of the work of the Board during the year was X697 4s. lid., equal to a rate of 6-(M. in the S, the remainder of the rates of 9Jd. received hav- ing been applied in discharging the deficit of £213 15s. 3d. existing at the commencement of the year and in establishing the surplus at the close, of X180 Is. 4d. The examination grants included in the accounts are those earned in 1892. If those earned in 1893 wpre substituted, the net cost to the ratepayers of the year's work would be reduced to less than 5id. in the C. Compared with the expenditure of the preceding year which amounted to £ 1810 11s. 3d,, the ac- counts show a decrease of £ 231 4s. Id. The for- mer item however includes X202 12s. 2d. capital expenditure in respect of the new class-room and the ventilation of the schools, and E35 13s. 8d. election expenses, which should be deducted, leaving an actual increase in the ordinary expenditure of R7 Is. 9d., which ho vever is more than covered by the increase in the Government Grants as appears hereafter. The coat of maintenance of the several schools as compared with the preceding year was as follows:— I 1892. 1893. Increase. Decrease. TOTALS. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. New Church Street Boys. 360 19 0 306 7 4 54 11 8 Decrease 93 14 4 Do. Girls. 210 11 10 233 13 5 23 1 7 -— Increase 42 9 2 Do. Infants. 151 5 0 170 13 1 19 8 1 ————— Penygloddfa Mixed 313 0 6 282 17 5 — 30 3 1 Net Decrease £ 51 4 8 Do. Infants .| 130 0 9 121 1 2 — 8 19 7 j_ The grants earned, exclusive of the fee grant and those earned by the Pupil Teachers, wore as follows:- New Church Street Boys 138 7 6 130 17 6 7 10 0 I Do. Girls. 108 13 0 95 12 0 13 1 0 Increase 59 16 0 Do. Infants. 88 8 0 107 19 0 19 11 0 — Decrease 20 11 4 Penygloddfa Mixed 113 16 0 144 18 6 31 2 6 — Do. Infants 54 8 0 63 10 6 9 2 6 — Net Increase £ 39 5 0 The decrease in the aggregate amount of the grant received for the Boys' department of the New Church Street Schools appears from the In. spector's report to have been caused by the reten- tion in the Infants' department of a large number of children who should have been removed to the upper departments, and further, those who were transferred were detained in the Infants' depart- ment for seven weeks after the commencement of the school year. The same causes also account for a part of the reduction of the grant for the Girls' department. The grant per head in the Boys' de- partment shows an increase of Is. 6d. in the prin- cipal grant. That for the Girls' department shows a decrease of 2s. 2., arising from the loss of Is. in head No. 3, Needlework, as a separate subject, Is. on English, and 2. on Domestic Economy, the grant being 2s. per head for 20 presented against 3s. per head on 22 presented last year. That for the Infants' department was the same per head as for last year. There was an increase of Is. 6d. per head in the Principal grant earned by the Penygloddfa Mixed Department; and a reduction of 6d. per head in the Singing grant earned by the Penygloddfa Infants Department. The average attendance during the year was as follows:— Increase. Decrease. New Church Street Boys. 119 16 Do. Girls 96 2 Do. Infants.127 23 Penygloddfa Mixed 133 22 Do. Infants 77 13 — 58 18 Net Increase 40 The attendance as compared with the number on the books was 82'9. As before intimated the cause of the decrease on the attendance in the Boys and Girls departments of the New Church Street School and of the in- crease in the Infants department was the retention in the latter department after the inspection of 1892 of a large number of children who should have been removed to the Boys and Girls departments. Mr. FORD said they were much obliged to the Clerk for the trouble he had taken in preparing those very interesting figures. He proposed that they should b6 handed over to the Press. Mr. THOMAS seconded the proposal, which was "OUCY.—DISCORD STRUGGLING TPPEBMOST. ^reposed that the resolu- to the effect that the uO let the schoolrooms for -ught proper, be rescinded and for the rooms should be made to tne Board, or in case of emergency to the attendance Committee. He said he would rather move this without comment, but if it was opposed he would give his reasons for the motion later on. Mr. FoRD said that if the Chairman thought this motion would relieve him of a very unpleasant position he would second the motion. The CHAIRMAN said he would rather Mr. Humphreys came out straight forwardly by propos- ing that the Board School should not be let for political meetings, and then he should understand him. Mr. EVAN HUMPHREYS: I have not put my motion in that light. I do not wish to speak of anything political.—He believed the Board wished that the schoolrooms should be let for religion, educational and temperance work, but for nothing else. It will relieve him from an act of forgetful- ness in the future, and from evercising that amiability of temper which prevented him from refusing any of the schoolrooms to everyone that asked for it (laughter and applause). He did not wish to introduce politics there, and he hoped they would acquiesce in his proposal. The CHAIRMAN: The question is whether it is not reflecting on me in some wry. I want the thing to come out. Mr. EVAN HUMPHREYS said he made no personal reflections. His desire was that his motion should have general application. Mr. Cooke might not always be the chairman, somebody might rule in his stead, who it would be very unwise to trust with the power. His motion was to guard in the future against any party having an advantage through individual power being favourable to them. He could not see why there should be any objection to the power being assumed by the Com- mittee who had proved themselves to be worthy of the Boards confidence. The CHAIRMAN: Do you mean the Attendance Committee or the Visiting Committee? This is a question which is entirely in your hands. I hope I shall have an opportunity of explaining matters. I have not leaned to one side or the other. Mr. JOHN HUMPHREYS said they must admit that the motion was a reflection on their chairman. Duties had been delegated to him which he had accepted, and now one of the Board wished to relieve him of his responsibilities. Mr. THOMAS suggested that anybody should be allowed the use of the schoolroom, and that a tariff of charges be printed then everybody would be satisfied. The CHAIRMAN said he wanted to get at the bottom of the matter. The fact that he let the schoolroom for a meeting of the Liberal Association caused some exciting remarks. Mr. Barker Halliwell told him the matter was to come before the Board. He thought it was a great pity that it had not been brought before them. He was quite prepared to treat the Conservative party as he had treated the Liberal party on the occasion which had caused some annoyance. The reason why he allowed the Liberals the use of the schoolroom was because the Victoria Rooms and the Public Hall were both engaged. He did not see there was any- thing wrong in allowing them the use of the sohoolroom. He believed he was perfectly right and therefore he could not apologise.. Mr. FORD said he certainly agreed with Mr. Humphreys that if they drew the line anywhere they must draw it at politics, considering the state of the political feelings in the Montgomery Boroughs. He thought they should as a School Board, if possible, steer clear of both political parties (hear, hear). He, however, disagreed with Mr. Humphreys when he wished to remove the privilege of letting the rooms from the chairmen to the committee because he did not believe it could be conveniently carried out. The Visiting Com- mittee consisted of four persons and it was practically impossible .to get the whole together at a short notice. The tendency of the times was, as the chairman had stated, to give access to all buildings that were rated. They had gone a long way in that direction, and he hoped they would not curtail the privileges of the ratepayers but as the political feeling ran so high in the Montgomery Boroughs he thought they should not let the schoolroom for political purposes, until the time came when they were bound to do it. Mr. E. HUMPHREYS said if Mr. Ford desired to propose a resolution to take away the power to allow the use of the rooms for political meetings, he would withdraw his motion and would second the amendment. Mr. FORD That is my intention. Mr. Ford's motion was carried. The proceedings then closed.

1 CRICKET CLUB DINNER AT MONT- j GOMERY. On Tuesday evening the annual Cricket Club dinner was held at the Checkers Inn, Montgomery, when the landlord as Vice-captain (Mr. B. Williams) provided a capital repast. Considering the large number present the Club appears^to be numerically, at any rate, in a very flourishing con- dition. Amongst those at the dinner were the Rev. E. W. Brown, rector of Montgomery, Messrs. D! Morgan and J. W. Jones (Vice-chairmen), Messrs." C. S. Pryce (Captain), J. Tipping (secretary), J. :j Ethelston (Warwickshire Club), T. W. Owen A. Eaton, J. Edwards, A. Davies, R. T. Harris, John tlolloway, M. Davies, E. T. Davies, M. Davies, A. Vaughan, T. H. George, T. G. Davies, A. D. Dawson' j R. Jones, F. H. Evans, P. R. Eaton, E. Jones L! Griffiths, J. E. Tomley, H. E. Griffiths, A. Withers* Hodges, J. E. Thistle, T. Williams, jun., Stalloe, After the removal of the cloth the loyal toasts were given by the CHAIRMAN, that of the Prince of Wales being received with three times three." The CHAIRMAN having called upon the hon. sec. of the team for his account of the season's, doings, Mr. TIPPING read his statement, showing the matches played with their results. This state- ment, which in printed form was circulated amongst those present, showed twelve matches played, nine won, and three lost. Mr Tipping said that although only twelve matches were played there were about eighteen arranged. On the cards should have appeared two fixtures with Oswestry two with Aberystwith, and a return match with LIanfyllin. For some reason, which appeared to him utterly inadequate, Oswestry and Aberystwvth scratched their matches, and Llanfyllin failed to play a return match after Montgomery had played them there. They would thus see that they might have had a much better fixture list, and without saying anything stronger he would take that opportunity of strongly protesting against the wholesale scratching of fixtures. The Oswestry club this year, and in years past, had treated them in anything but a fair manner. The results this year compared very favourably with those of the last season, when out of thirteen matches played but six were won. This year only three were lost one, the first, was against Shropshire, who, when Montgomery visited them, were suffering the sting of several defeats, and resolved to take it out of them. The next match they lost was that against the R.W.W., old rivals, who had worsted them on previous occasions. In the other match with the R.W.W. defeat stared them in the face, but the plucky play of a young batsman, Mr. J. E. Tomley turned the tables, and secured for them a brilliant victory. The other match they lost was at Caerhowel, and this was anything but a disgrace- to be beaten by ajbowler (Mr. H. R. E. Harrison), who frightened the life out of the Harrow team during the past season, and thereby made himself famous all over England. Last year he (the speaker) had to complain of a want of unity amongst the players; this year he had nothing of the kind to grumble about, and they had been able to play as strong teams away from home as oould be got together at Lymore. The Friday half- holiday seemed to have unearthed a great deal of young talent, and many of these young fellows turned up at the practices and besides gaining ex- perience themselves gave the others an opportunity of attaining proficiency. He hoped that these young men would take such an interest in their national games as would gain for them a place in the team. To come to individual performances their friend Mr. A. Eaton headed the batting list with the capital average of 29 for 12 completed innings. There were some remarkable perfor- mances on Mr. Eaton's part during the season, and amongst his scores were 88, 70, 64, and 40. He thought Newtown, against whom Mr. Eaton made 70 and 64, would long remember his prowess. He was very glad to see young talent coming to the front and would congratulate Mr. J. E. Tomley upon taking the second place with an average of 19. The third was Mr. R. T. Harris,whose average was 16, and who had had to contend with illness during the season. The best bowling averages were as foUows:—A. Eaton, 67 wickets at an average of 4*8 each; C. B. Williams, 32 wickets at an average of 12 each, and R. T. Harris, who when the two regular bowlers failed at Caerhowel took 8 wickets for 27. With regard to the proposal to form a Cricket League, Mr. Tipping said that he had received a proposal to form such an organisa- tion from Mr. J. Pugh, and the club had consented to it subject to the arrangement of details. There I was no doubt that the formation of a Cricket f League would be a great advantage to their club as they suffered a great deal from the want gu,ch a thing to ensure the keeping of fixtures (ap- ,.i plause).. | Song, That was me," Mr. Stephen Davies. < The RBCTOR read a letter from Colonel Harrison, who was to have taken the chair, regretting that he was detained in London and was unable to be present. The Rev G. F. Cowper Smith also sent to say that he was unfortunately unable to be present. Mr. STEPHEN DAVIES proposed the health of the Earl of Powis. He said there was no little town, he was sure, that had the same privileges with regard to its cricket as Montgomery, far they had one of the best grounds that was to be had and that free. He was almost going to say, May his Lordship live for ever," but that was unfortunately out of the question. There was, however, a young gentleman whose birthday they had just celebrated that was Lord Clive, and he (the speaker) hoped that some day the young Lord would be one of the County players, and that, like young Mr. Harrison, of Caerhowel, he would go with heart and soul into that truly noble game—cricket (cheers). The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm, with cheers for the Earl and Countess of. Powis and Lord Clive. Song, "0 dem golden slippers," Mr. A. D. Dawson. Mr. J. E. TOMLEY, in proposing the health of the Honorary Members," said that although their players might be exceptionally talented, it was im- possible to sustain a club without the assistance of honorary members, who formed as it were the backbone of the team. Their patrons comprised the leading gentry of the district, and the munific- ent generosity of the Earl of Powis had been commented on by a previous speaker. Although distinction, was perhaps invidious he did not need to apologise for referring particularly to the name of Colonal Harrison, one of their most prominent supporters (cheers). Besides rendering handsome support to the club, Col. Harrison provided them yearly with a most enjoyable match, and they always looked forward to the outing at Caerhowell (applause). After referring in complimentary terms to the doughty deeds of Mr. Hugh Harrison, Mr. Tomley concluded by coupling with the toast the name of Mr. A. D. Dawson, who suitably 1 responded. Song, Hearts of Oak," Mr. J. Tipping. Mr. C. A. PRYCE, the captain of the team, pro- posed the health of the Chairman. The Rector, he said, had, since he had been amongst them, shown himself a hearty and enthusiastic supporter of all kinds of healthy recreation and sport (applause). He hoped that Mr. Brown would join them in the game, and become a prominent member of their team. They had also to thank him heartily for his kindness in presiding that evening. The toast was then drunk, followed by For he's a hearty good fellow." Song, The men of menie merrie England," Mr. T. W. Owen. ° The CHAIRMAN, in replying, expressed his regret that Colonel Harrison was unable to be present. He also suggested to the members of the club the advisability of providing a ground for the boys to whom they must look for the reinforcement of their ranks. Songs followed as under :—" My pal Jack," Mr. T. Davies; "Mrs. 'Enery Awkins," Mr. C. W. Davies; Winding the Horn (encored), Mr. J. Timmins; Clementine," Mr. J. E. Shilton; Waste not, want not," Mr. S. Davies. After this spell of musical enjoyment an inter- esting ceremony took place in the form of present- ing the bats given by Mr. C. S. Pryce and Mr. A. Vaughan, for the best average, and the highest aggregate of runs respectively.—Mr. A. Eaton was the fortunate recipient of both, and the presenta- tions w.ere made, in suitable speeches, by Mr. Pryce and yMr. V aughan, and duly acknowledged by Mr. Eaton. Song, The Gipsy Child," Mr. J. W. Jones. The health of the host and hostess was sub- mitted by the Chairman, and responded to by Mr. C. B. Williams, this winding up a most enjoyable and convivial evening.

♦- — RUSSIA AND TURKEY.—Not the slightest credence is attaceod at Constantinople to western report of a Russo-Turkisli alliance and on the approaching visit by Admiral Avellan to' the Sultan. It is pointed out that the approach of Russian warships to the Bosphorus would be a direct violation of interna- tional obligations. The Vienna and St. Peters- burg correspondents who "have arranged the details of the Russo-Turkish alliance and provided Russia with a naval station in the Levant appear to have been misinformed.