The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

PANT. A FATAL ACCIDENT occurred on the Cambrian Railway, near Pant station, on Thursday morning. It appears that Herbert Kynaston must have been walking on the line and was run over by the early goods train; his body was found on the line by his own brother. An inquest will be held. It is now just thirty three years since the Cambrian Railway has been opened but not Ia single passenger has met with a fatal accident caused by any fault of the Company.—The jury returned a verdict that deceased was found dead on the railway, but there was not sufficient evidence to show the cause of death. No^>lame attached to the Company in any way.—The jury expressed their sympathy with deceased's relatives. The foreman said they were of opinion that jurymen should be paid for loss of time at inquests, with which the Coroner con. curred.

HEAVY GALE. Telegrams received to-day (Friday), from various parts, report stormy weather. A vessel disappeared in a gale off Holyhead, and the schooner Enterprise was wrecked while entering the harbour at West Hartlepool. Crew were saved. A North country steamer is supposed to have foundered near Ashant.

OSWESTRY. MARKETS.—Calves scarce; breeders are now beginning to pick them up. Pigs—a very large supply of first-rate quality if any change, a shade below last week. Bacons—large size—from 5d. to 5d.; less size, 5d to 6d.; pork from 10s. to 10s. 6d. per score; few stores offering; they sold at just last week's prices. Mutton—but few real good sheep offering these again are being held back for next Wednesday. A few choice lots fetched 8d., but second quality could be had freely at 7d.; but few stores offered without change. A full quantity of beef offered, but no first-class; these are reserved for next week, when a large show is expected. Some of the best offered made fully 6d., but the second quality was freely bought at 6d. Stores or half meated were sold quite as well. Milking cows about same as last week, but no worse. Butter 1/2 to 1/3 per lb.; e.?gs 8 for a shilling; dressed geese from 6d. to 7d. per lb.; fowls from 3/6 to 4 6 per couple; ducks from 5/- to 5/6 per couple, very few offering; rabbits from 2/- to 2/2 per couple; geese alive 5/- to 6/ A few turkeys offering soon sold at fairly good prices. Corn Market.-—-white wheat, none offering red wheat 4/2 to 4/4 for 75Ibs.; malting barley 17/6 to 20(- per 14 score oats 15/6 to 16/6 per 10 score. Horse Market.—A very fair supply and some really good dray horses, and good cobs and ponied. Several of the best drays made from £50 to £60; good agricultural horses sold well, as did cobs and ponies, and a fairly good clearance was effected at full prices. A SALE OF WORK in aid of the restoration fund of Holy Trinity Church was held in the Victoria Rooms on Thursday and Friday last, the stalls being chiefly furnished by the articles left over from the bazaar held in the spring for the same object. The room was very tastefully decorated by Mr. Reed, assisted by a committee of ladies, and the effect of the whole was both graceful and re- fined. The first stall on the right hand was draped in primrose and green, and was presided over by Mrs. Griffiths, Victoria Parade, and her daughter, assisted by the Misses Evans, of Garregllwyd. It was filled with a handsome collection of needle- work, sofa blankets, hand-knit socks, Montmellick embroidery, and a quantity of pottery filled with flowers, sent by a friend in Cornwall. Stall No, 2, kept by Mrs. Thomas, of Ardmillan, and Miss Stevens, was well furnished with a variety of small articles, and contained a handsome dressing case, afternoon tea set, and beautifully dressed baby doll. On the opposite side of the room was Mrs. Wynne Corrie's stall, which contained beautiful Worcester china vases, jugs, &c., Bohemian glass, and a large quantity of Oriental and Egyptian articles in polished and inlaid woods, ivory minia- tures, and beautiful brass stands, also a variety of warm and useful clothing. Next came the Parish Church stall, elegantly draped in two shades of blue, decked with Pampas grass, where Miss Long- ville and Mrs. Parry Jones displayed a number of babies' cloaks, fancy cases, work tables, and some especially pretty white owls, which were greatly admired. Across the upper end of the room was a very pretty stall presided over by Miss Lewis, Middleton House, where were displayed dolls of all sorts and sizes, most beautifully dressed, and a splendid lot of chrysanthemum blooms, sent by Lord Harlech. In addition, was an attractive look- ing refreshment stall, where Mrs. W. Lawford and Miss Emma Thomas dispensed a tempting variety of cakes of all sorts, as well as slices from a grand round of beef, and a first rate cup of tea, at a very reasonable charge. The complete list of stall holders and their assistants is as follows:— Stall No. Irs- Griffiths, Miss Griffiths, the Misses Evans, Garregllwyd, Miss Jones. Stall No. 2.-Mrs. Thomas, Ardmillan, assisted by Miss Emily Thomas, Miss Corfield, Miss Gertrude Cobley, Miss Stevens, Miss Basil Thomas. Stall No. 3.- Mrs. Wynne Corrie, assisted by A. Wynne Corrie, Esq., Miss Frich, Miss M. B. Holland, Miss Emilie Lloyd, Mrs. Bradshaw, Mr. F. Silver. Stall No. 4. Miss Longville, Mrs. Parry Jones, assisted by Miss Fanny Bull. Stall No. 5.—Miss Lewis, Middleton House, assisted by the Misses Holland, Miss Cobley, Miss Morris, Miss Humphreys, Miss Richards, Miss Roberts. Refreshment stall.—Mrs. W. Lawford, assisted by Miss Thomas. At the opening ceremony, amongst those present were: Mr. Wynne Corrie, Revs. T. Redfern Ctroil Hook, H. Moody, and J. H. Rees, Mr. H. C. Corfield, Mrs. Arthur Lovett, Mr. Buller Swete, Mr. and Mrs. Robbins, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas, Mrs. Edward Thomas, Mr. G., and Miss Whitfield, &c. Mrs. Wynne Corrie having declared the Bazaar open, Rev. T. Redfern thanked all present for their attendance, and said that the improvements and additions to ttie church would cost £3,800, and towards that over £3,000 had been received or promised. Afterwards there were entertainments, which included performances by Mr. W. F. H. Tims' string band, songs by Mrs. Robbins, and Miss Emilie Lloyd, recitation by Mrs. J. D. Lloyd, an old English dance by Mrs. Lloyd and Mrs. Lovett, and a comedietta "A Joint Household," in which the characters were taken by Mrs. Smithiesrs. Tallett, and Mrs. Robbing. OSWESTRY COUNTY COURT. Thursday, before his Honour Judge Harris Lea. Bather v Horton.—In this case Frederick Bather, miller, Oswestry, sued Charles Horton, blacksmith, Morda, for 18s. rent for a cottage and carpenter's shop at Morda. Mr. F. Lloyd, Oswestry, appeared for the plaintiff. The agreement, which was for a yearly tenancy, was insufficiently stamped, and was liable to a penalty of £10 if produced as evidence. Defendant raised this point, and Mr. Lloyd con- tended that under the Stamp Act of 1891 the lessee was liable to pay the penalty. His Honour said the evidence could be taken without the agreement. The defendant took the cottage in February, 1893, and left the premises without giving the requisite half-year's notice. The defendant stated that the premises were not fit to live in, being very damp. His Honour said that defendant was liable to pay rent to August next.—The rent of the shop was £4 lis. per annum, and was used as carpenter's premises, but defendant had used it as a black- smith. Mr. Bather offered to compromise for the rest of the rent owing, if the defendant would pay the rent of the house till Christmas, and of the shop till February 27th.—His Honour said that the defendant seemed to be an honest man, but knew nothing about the law. He advised him to accept the compromise proposed, but defendant refused to do so. Judgment was given for the plaintiff for the amount claimed. This was the only case of interest.

— ♦- — BLLESMERE. LITERARY SOCIETY.—DEBATE ON HOME RULE.— The usual weekly meeting took place in the Town Hall, Ellesmere, on Wednesday. The subject was a debate on the question Should Home Rule be granted to Ireland on similar lines to the Bill of last Session ? Mr. J. Williams, of Oswestry, took the affirmative, and the President (Mr. Â. T. Jebb) the negative. The chair was occupied by Mr. R. E. Lloyd, the vice-president, and there was a large audience, although the meeting was not a public one. The Chairman having briefly opened the meeting, Mr. Williams, who was received with applause, said that according to Lord Rosebery the Union of Ireland with England was brought about by corruption and bribery. Ireland did not want complete separation, although, no doubt, many injudicious words had been spoken in the heat of controversy, -but it was unfair to deny Ireland Home Rule because of that. He asked them to trust Ireland. He referred to Canada, and asked why Ireland should not have as much liberty, pointing out that it would render them more loyal to England. His opponents said that Ireland was unable to govern itself. He asked when had they had a chance to try ? Give them a fair trial before they were condemned. He then pointed out that it was to the advantage of Ireland to keep on friendly terms with England. The Irish were not disloyal but were made so by English misrule. The power of the priesthood was often spoken about; the best way to limit the power of the priesthood was to grant liberty to the people. He concluded by asking them to uphold the arms of the Government until the sun went down on a liberated Ireland.—Mr. John Thomas seconded the motion.—Mr. A. T. Jebb opened on the other side. First he thanked Mr. Williams for coming over from Oswestry to help them in this debate. He then proceeded to point out that Ireland did not want such a measure of Home Rule as England would be prepared to give. About one-thhd of the population of Ireland were loyal and did not want Home Rule at all. They were chiefly to be found in Ulster and Belfast. There were about another third who would not be satisfied with anything short of complete separa- tion from England, and these were chiefly to be found in Dublin and the neighbourhood. There was only one third in favour of Home Rule. Were we, with British arms and British guns, to make the loyal people of Ulster submit to Home Rule ? Were we to coerce two-thirds of Ireland in order to make them submit to the other third? He spoke of Canada, pointing out that it was many miles away, while Ireland was close upon our coast; also that panada was not loyal as Mr. Williams had tried to make out. It was a toss up whether Canada should join the Spates or not. He then spoke of some of the difficulties that would arise under Home Rule. He concluded by moving an amend- ment to the effect that the granting of Home Rule to Ireland would be disastrous alike to Ireland and Great Britain.—Mr. Emberton seconded this.—Mr, J. Hood supported the motion, and the Rev. H. J. ) Wilcox the amendment.—Mr. Jebb and Mr. Williams then briefly replied, and on the question being put to the meeting 28 voted for the amend- ment and 18 for the motion; the amendment was therefore declared carried. A large number of those present did not vote. THE LATE MR. W. C. TIMS. -In our obituary column this week we have to announce the death of Mr. William Caleb Tims, grocer, of this town which took place at his private house, Trimpley, Ellesmere, on Saturday morning December 2nd, after a long illness. Deceased was 61 years of age and had been in business in Ellesmere as a grocer and confectioner for many years, one of his sons being in partnership with him for several years. Mr. Tims was a great lover of music and for many years took an active part in concerts and other musical entertainments given in the town and neighbourhood, where his songs were always much appreciated. He was also a composer, having him- self published several pieces of music which were favourably received by the public. He was also for many years a member of the choir of St. Mary's Church, Ellesmere. The funeral took place at the Cemetery, Ellesmere, on Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a number of friends and fellow townsmen. Mr. S. Owen was the undertaker. The coffin was of polished oak with brass fittings and was made by Messrs. Kesterton and Sons. Rev. J. Peake officiated, and the members of the choir chanted the Psalms and sung some appropriate hymns.

+ CONCERT AT MONGOMERY. An evening concert, arranged by Mrs. Harrison, of Caerhowel, was held in Montgomery Town Hall on Wednesday evening, the proceeds being given to the Kilburn Orphanage. The hall presented a very tasteful appearance, the decorations having been carried out by Mr. C. B. Williams and Mr. F. H. Evans. IT here was a large and fashionable atten- dance, the occupants of the reserved seats including Col. and Mrs. Harrison, Mr. Hugh and Miss Harrison and the Caerhowel house party Rev. E. W. Brown, Mrs. Jellicoise, Mrs. and the Misses White, Churchstoke Messrs. G. and W. Fitzhugh, the Misses Johnes, the Misses Humphreys, Garth- myl; Mr. M. M. Lloyd, Miss Wilding, Mrs. and Miss Farmer, Messrs. and the Misses Langford, Chir- bury; Mrs. and Miss Lucy Morris, Chirbnry Mr. B. Poole, Mrs. Williams, Stalloe; Miss Davies, Broad Street; Mrs. Rowlands, Mrs. Robt. Evans, Mrs. Davies, Castle Street; Miss Bailey, Mr. Barnet, Mr. T. Evans, Mr. J. E. and Miss Tomley, Mrs. and Miss Ada Jones, Sutton; the Misses James (2), Miss Newill, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Hen- domen; Mr. Graham, Miss Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Francis, Gaer; Mrs. Tipping, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Pryce, Miss Edith Astley, Miss Powell, Mrs. and the Misses Bailey, Whitley; Mrs. T. W. Owen, Mrs. Jones, Compton House; Mr. Lewis and Miss Jones, Weston; Dr. Moigan, Mr. F. Langford, Mr. A. D. Dawson, Mr. J. E. Shilton, &c, The concert opened with a quartette creditably rendered by a party conducted by Mr. Tipping, and including Miss L. Allah, Messrs J. L. Powell, Stourton, and J. Tipping. Sunshine and Rain," was next sung by Miss Lane, who possesses a well-trained mezzo- soprano voice, and she deserves a high compliment upon the merit of her performance. Mr. Banks, of Hereford Cathedral Choir was very successful in his rendition of Annabelle Lee." Miss Harrison, the daughter of the popular Mayor of Montgomery, is to be heartily congratulated upon her fine ren- dering of Spindler's pianoforte solo The Song of the Waves." Later in the evening her performance of an Impromptu" by Schubert, in the most difficul passages of which she seemed quite at ease, received the greeting of an undeniable encore, an experience, bye the bye, novel to pianists at Montgomery. Miss Richard's contributions were Dear Heart," and Carissima," of which her ren- dering, though here and there rather forced, was effective. "A large share of the honours of the evening fell to the lot of Miss Mary Herbert. Any- thing but a back place must be allotted to the violin solo given by Mr. F. D. Ward, which received quite an ovation. Both of Mr. Ward's items were encored, and the sympathetic accompaniments played on the piano by Miss Morris added much to their effect. Whether it be a fact or not that the Montgomery people are excessively affected with hilarity, it is not to be doubted that the musical element favours comic yocalists. Mr. Hartley is, we believe, new to the town, but he proved an immense favourite, both his efforts being re- demanded once and again. The following was the programme: Quartette,, Sweet and Low, Mr. Tipping's party; song, Snnshine and Rain," Miss Lane; song, "Annabelle Lea," Mr. Banks (encored); pianoforte solo, Song of the Waves," Miss Harrison (eneored); song, Dear Heart," Miss Richards; song, "The Poet's Song," Miss Mary Herbert; violin solo, Mr. Ward (encored) comic Bong, Whiteley's," Mr. Hartley; duet, 0 that we two were Maying," Miss Mary Herbert and Mr. Banks; song, When the heart itf young," Miss Lane (encored); pianoforte solo, Impromptu," Miss Harrison (encored) song, Carissima," Miss Richards; song, The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond," Mr. Banks (encored); violin solo, Mr. Ward (encored); song, Miss Mary Herbert (encored); comic song, Mr. Hartley (encored); finale, God Save the Queen." At the conclusion of the concert thp Rector proposed a vote of thanks to Col. and Mrs. Harrison for having undertaken the pecuniary benefit of such a deserving object as the Kilburn Orphanage. The vote was carried by acclamation and the gallant Colonel suitably re- turned thanks. The pianoforte accompaniments during the concert were ably performed by Miss Harrison, Miss Richards, Miss Herbert and Miss Morris.

MURDER AND SUICIDE.—At Pontypool a woman named Clark, whose husband is employed as head boots at a local hotel, drowned her seven-year-old baby in a pond, and then took her own life in a similar manner. No motive is assigned for the act.

HOME NEWS. DISASTER TO THE MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL.—On Thursday considerable damage was done to the Manchester Ship Canal between Warrington and Runcorn. Owing to the heavy rain of the past fetf days the rivers Irwell and Mersey became flooded, and the water entered the upper reaches of the canal in huge quantities, causing several serious breaches in the embankment. At Bobsbridge, near Moore, four men were imprisoned through the rapid rise of water, whereupon a raft was improvised for the purpose of rescuing them. Three of the men got safely on the raft, but upon the fourth jumping on it it capsized and they were thrown into the water. Three were got ashore, but the fourth, a man named Hewitt, of Connah's Quay, was drowned. Mr. WEST Q.C., Attorney-General for the Duchy of Lancaster, and Recorder of Manchester, died in London on Saturday, aged 70 years. He was J.P. for Lancashire, and has been Racorder of Manches- ter and Jndge of her Majesty's Court of Record for that city since 1865. MYSTERIOUS DISCOVERY IN DUBLIN.—A tin box, with a fuse attached detonator cap inside, has been found at Aldborough Barracks, Dublin, and upon examination the box was found to be filled with a damp greyish substance. No explanation of the discovery has so far been given, but for the last few days rumours prevailed that explosions in the city might be expected. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. Damage amounting to X30,000 was caused at Bradford on Monday through the destruction by fire of Messrs. Philip Harrop and Sons' extensive wool-combing establishment. REVOLVER ACCIDENT. While handling a revolver at Tullybannocker, Perthshire, a man named Ralson, thinking the weapon was not loaded, pulled the trigger, and shot his son, aged eleven, who died on Monday. WORKING MEN AND THE DRINK TRAFFIC.—The annual delegates' meeting of the Working Mens' Clubs Association was held in Manchester on Saturday when the subject of the position of Clubs in relation to the drink traffic was considered. A resolution was unanimously passed approving of the principle of registration for all clubs, but objecting to any interference with the present right of mem- bers of clubs to obtain liquor for consumption off the premises, and also to the powers proposed to be given to the police, in a bill which has been intro- duced in Parliment, to enter clubs for purposes of inspection. THE ANARCHISTS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE.— Despite the decision of the Home Secretary that no meeting of Anarchists should be held in Trafal- gar-squre on Sunday afternoon, a large meeting of comrades and curiosity-impelled people assem- bled, and several attempts were made to deliver speeches. These the police ruthlessly cut short, and amid the execrations of the Anarchists made two arrests and succeeded in clearing the square. THE LATE PROFESSOR JOWETT.-The Speaker of the House of Commons, on Saturday, presided at a largely attended meeting held in the theatre of the University of London for the purpose of promoting some lasting memorial of the late Professor Jowett. Lord Salisbury moved a resolution expressing regret at the loss of the countryland the University of Oxford have sustained in the death of the late Master of Balliol, and this having been seconded by the Lord Chancellor and supported by the Home Secretary was carried unanimously. The Lord Chief Justice next proposed that in order to perpetuate the late master's memory and to carry forward his work a fund should be raised called the Jowet Memorial Fund," which should be lodged in the hands of trustees, and be applied under their direction from time to time to maintain, strengthen, and extend the educational woik of Balliol College, The motion was seconded by Lord Bowen, support- ed by Dr. Martineau, and carried. It was also re. solved that a portion of the fund be applied to the erection of a memorial to the late master in Balliol College Chapel or other convenient place. CHARGE OF FORGERY.—The Taunton magistrates on Saturday remanded Henry Everard Hunt, manager of the Taunton Electric Light Works, of the charge of having forged a promissory note for £ 223, with intent to defraud. ALLEGED WIFE MURDER.—A coroner's jury at Doncaster on Saturday returned a verdict of wilful murder against a man named Garner, who is alleged to have killed his wife by, beating her witb 1 a hammer. m INEBRIATES.—A deputation from the British m Medical Association and other bodies, on Tuesday, jfl waited on the Home Secretary and urged necesssty fl for further legislation for the detention and cure of 9 inebriates. Mr. Asquith, in reply, said he intended fl next session to introduce a bill on tho subject, and ■ thought the time had come when compulsion M might be adopted so that habitual drunkards, under SI proper judicial authority, might be conned t retreats until cured. '■ FATAL TRAM CAR AcCIDENT.-At Blackburn Oil J Tuesday, one of the horses attached to a tramcftf S took fright, and the driver lost all control of the- j animals. While the car was descending Preston* road it missed the points, and was overturned,throo persons receiving serious injuries. MR. CHAMBERLAIN, replying to a deputation of unemployed who waited on him on Monday, spi^ that even if legislation were effected liínitating the immigration of destitute aliens, it would not make much difference in the condition of the great mass of the unemployed in this country. If they were to do any good they must find some other remedy for the distress, and in this respect he said it was the duty of local authorities to expedite local works, in order that employment might be given to the largest possible number of person* So far as he knew, Boards of Guardians had sufficient powers to find work for the deserving poor, but the great cure for the difficulty of wint of employment was to find new markets, and witb this object he urged the extension of our relation3 with the waste places of the earth.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. MARRIAGE. STEPHENSON—BARRAT—Dec 4th, at the Baptist STEPHENSON-BARRAT-Dee 4th, at the Baptist Church, Salop Road, Oswestry, by the Rev. i D. Wilks, William Henry Stephenson, 0 Middlesboro, to Mary Lizzie, eldest daughter of Mr. Arthur Barartt, Willow Street,Oswestry- CAMPBELL—HAMER—December 6, at St. Michael's Parish Church, Trefeglwys, by the Rev. ø. Edwards, M.A., J. Robert Campbell, Oswestry* to (Violet) Jane Elizabeth, only child of the late John Hamer, Esq, Belgrave House, Llandudno* and Mrs. Hamer, Bodaioch Hall, Trefeglwy S, Caersws, (Mont). j DEATHS. 1. CLARE-December 2, aged 59, Margaret, the wife of I John Clare, Bridge-terrace, Llandysilio. GRESTY—December 1, aged 52, at Mile Bank, WhIt- church, Martha Peninnah, th3 wife of JohJJ Gresty. HAYES-December 5, aged 4, atClarefield, Gravelly Hill, Birmingham, Herbert Stanley, son 0 Herbert Edward Hayes, late of Oswestry. JONEs-December 3, aged 73, Rowland JoneS, attendance officer, Llanrhaiadr. JONES—December 5, aged 69, John Jones, Pentre Cwm, Llansilin. THOMAS—December 5, aged 72, Ann, wife °* Andrew Thomas, Lord-street, Oswestry. TIMS- December 2, aged 61, at Trimpley, Ellesmere, Wm. Caleb Tims, Grocer. LYCETT-Dec. 4, at Brunant Cottage, Uppingtotl, Thomas Lycett, aged 74 years. CROFT Dec. 7, at Salop Road, Mary Ann, wife 0 Joseph Croft, aged 62 years.

E. HUGHES, TRADE HALL, WELSH POO I" DRESSMAKING IN PERFECTIOlq PERFECT FIT AND LATEST STYLE 't STRICTLY MODERATE CHARGES. Special attention paid to Mourning Ordet9 THE STOCK IS NOW ASSORTEÐ WITH NEW GOODS. Printed and published by SAMUEL SALTER, and DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing 21, Berriew Street, Welshpool, in the CovJW Montgomery.-December 9, 1893, t

♦ MR. W. POTTER, Q.C., the Conservative candidate for East Northamptonshire, died on Tuesday from influenza.

NEWTOWN. NOTICE.—Oysters are now in Prime condition, at 1/2 per score, or 100 5s., at David Evans's, Game Dealer, Newtown.—[Advt.] LOCAL BOARD.—By way of supplementing the report of the meeting held on the 1st inst., in re- gard to the proposal of the Chairman to adopt the Public Health Amendment Act, Mr. R. Lloyd objected to its adoption because he could not vote for anything he did not know all about. Dealing with private streets was a big question. The Chairman pointed out that the Public Health Amendment Act had nothing to do with private streets; the Improvement Act was adopted by the Board some two months ago. Mr. Lloyd then agreed, and the motion was carried unanimously. PETTY SESSIONS, YESTERDAY.—Before Richard Lloyd, Esq., (Chairman), Captain Pryce-Jones, R. E. Jones, and E. B. Proctor, Esqs. The Chief Constable was also present. "Weights and Measures Cases.—John William Hibbot was summoned by Inspector Breeze for offending against the Weights and Measures Regu- lations.—-Complainant said he visited the defen- dant's premises in Skinner Street, where he found a pair of scales unstamped. Defendant told him that he had sent them to his house to have them stamped but that he was away from home. Friend Baxter, Canal Road, was charged with delivering to a purchaser a quantity of coal under the amount asked for. Mr. Woosnam defended. Inspector Breeze gave evidence to the effect that on Novem- ber 20, he was going down the Canal Basin when lie saw a girl wheeling a barrow of coal. He stopbed her and had the coal brought back to Mr. Baxters yard where the coal was re-weighed It was found to be 41bs. under the amount asked for —half a cwt.—Elizabeth Rees said she asked for half a cwt. By Mr. Woosnam Whenever she had coal Mrs. Baxter had always treated her well.— There was a similar charge against the defendant in respect of some coal supplied on the same day to a Mrs. Owen.—Mr. Woosnam argued that Mrs. Baxter could not be made liable as the husband was the actual seller of the coal, and he quoted a ease in support of his contention, and called Sergt. Morgan, who said that it appeared to him to be shifted from one part of the yard to the other.— Fined 10s. and costs in each case.—Jane Williams, grocer, Abermule, was also charged with offending against the Weights and Measures Regulations on December 1st. Fined 10s. and costs. Theft of Vegetables.—John Davies, Bryn, was charged with having stolen some cabbages and celery from the garden of Mr. G. H. Ellison, at Benygleddfa. — Fined JE1 9s. 3d., including the value of goods and costs. Application.—Mr. Edward Powell applied that the summons against his client, Morris Powell, brought by the Newtown Local Board for allowing a nuisance to exist on his premises should be with- drawn on his undertaking that a receptacle for the manure would be made.—The application was granted, the Board's Inspector having no objection Theft of a FowL-Elizabeth Evans, Canal Road, was charged with stealing a fowl belonging to J. Astley on October 11th.—Mr. Edward Powell defended.—P.C. Owen said that on October 13th he went to see John Astley, who gave him a fowl which he took to the defendant and charged her with stealing. She said that her dog found it in Mr. Martin Woosnam's field. She intended taking it to Mr. Woosnam.—John Astley said he bought two fowls from Charles Jarman, and they were left in Mr. Woosnam's stables. When he went for them in the morning one had gone. Subsequently the defendant passed him on a road near her house. He stopped her, lifted a bag from off a bucket which she carried, and discovered the missing fowl in it. Witness then said Mrs. Evans, you bad, wicked woman" (laughter). Defendant said she would pay for the fowl.—John Jerman, groom to Mr. Woosnam, having given evidence, defendant pleaded not gHilty.—Mr. G. H. Ellison gave evidence as to defendant's character, as also did Mr. James, both of whom had known defendant for years and con- sidered her to be an honest, straightforward woman. The magistrates having retired to con- salt, fined defendant £2 and costs. NOTES FROM NEWTOWN. I am pleased to hear that our Borough Member, who has been confined to his house during the past fortnight, has sufficiently recovered his health to return to his Parliamentary duties. I notice amongst the published portraits of the distinguished visitors ut Lord Salisbury's meeting at Cardiff was that of our Borough member. I have read with great amusement an article in a Radical contemporary headed A Red Herring." Every Liberal elector in these Bproughs must henceforth bear that most unenviable and undigni- fied title. This impartial organ goes on to say that the Liberal party are at present not prepared to fight with any chance of success against its well or- ganised opponents, and urges the appointment of a Registration and Party Agent. My readers will recollect how this celebrated paper has at all times during the past held our Party up to ridicule for adopting the course which they themselves now strongly recommend. Further on in this very interesting article, I notice they agree that the costs of the Petition should be paid, but not by the Liberal Party who, as they state, had nothing to do in any way what- ever with the lodging of the Petition. Then perhaps they will be kind enough to let us know in the next issue, who the Party were that had to do with the lodging of such a bogus docu- ment. On referring to the particulars of the trial I find that Mr. Jelf, in his address to the Judges, stated that the Petition was lodged by three men of straw backed up by a few persons who were prompted by a spirit of animosity and spite towards the sitting member. These remarks were strongly repudiated by Mr. Moulton, the Counsel for the Petitioners, who at the same time stated that his learned friend had been misled in making such insinuations. Again, I notice that this professedly impartial organ, after the lodging of the petition, stated that it was the act of the Liberals of these Boroughs; now that they feel the unpopularity of their action they turn round and say that the Liberal Associa- tion were never consulted, nor was any Borough Organisation; further, that the leaders of the party were not favourable to such a course. It occurs to me that, in future, any report which appears in that journal must be regarded as not worth the paper it is written on. The meeting of the Local Board that was held on Friday in last week, must be looked upon, from an outsider's point of view, as a most disgraceful affair; the conduct of one of the members, who considers himself a leading Liberal light, towards the Chairman, was but a repetition of that ex- perienced at the hands of a few more of the same kidney at the Petition Trial. I asked in this column, a few weeks ago, when the presentation to the Chairman of the County Council was coming off. Receiving no reply, and as the proposal was started on the eve of the last County Council Election, perhaps the next will be Selected as the most fitting occasion to make the presentation. I take this opportunity of congratulating you, Mr. Editor, upon your excellent speech at the second of a series of smoking concerts held in the Conservative Rooms on Wednesday last. It would, in my opinion, have done some of the bombastic Liberal lights good had they had the opportunity of listening to you. I notice we are to be favoured with an address on temperance by Lady Somerset on the 13th inst., and by the action of some of the ladies of our Temperance Association in calling upon trades- people and urging them to close their establish- ments on the evening of the meeting, it seems to me that no efforts will be spared to get a crowded gathering. By an extract from the Christian xHerald, which was handed me the other day, I find that Lady Somerset keeps all the public houses open on her estate. Give me practice before precept. m

— ♦ — PONTROBERT. LSCTURE.—On Tuesday evening the 5th inst., at the Independent Chapel, an interesting lecture was given by the Rev. Robert Thomas, Liverpool on John Jones Talysarn." C. R. Jones, Esq., pre- sided. The chapel was well filled and all were pleased. The proceeds were in aid of the chapel fund.

DOLFOR. Two AGRICULTURAL LECTURES have been given during the last month by Mr. H. Chapman. The chair on both occasions was taken by the Rev. J. Pugh Morgan. Several other lectures will be given during the winter months. It was gratifying to see so many farmers and farmers' sons taking an interest in the lectures which it is hoped will be beneficial to them.

NEWTOWN CONSERVATIVE CLUB. A most successful concert in connection with the Newtown Working Men's Conservative Club was held in the large room on Wednesday evening. There was a crowded attendance numbering in all between 300 and 400, and the audience included many ladies. E. B. Proctor, Esq., J.P., of Aber- hafesp Hall, President of the Club, occupied the chair, and amongst those present were Mr. Evan Humphreys, Mr. W. E. Pryce-Jones, Mr. Watkin, Mr. Ellison, Mr. Gowen (Editor of the County Times), Mr. T. J. Pugh (Conservative Agent), &c. The CHAIRMAN, in opening the proceedings, said that he had never had an opportunity of presiding at one of the Club's smoking concerts until now, and he could not delay coming amongst them any longer, especially under existing circumstances when he wanted to congratulate the Club and in- deed the Primrose League and others associated with the good cause on the flourishing condition of political affairs in the Boroughs at the present moment. He attended the annual meeting of the Association at Welshpool, and a most satisfactory account was read by the indefatigable secretary, Mr. Shuker (applause). The Conservatives in the county now stood in a better position than they had ever done before the claims they made were nearly all sustained, whereas nearly all those of the Radicals failed (applause). Again, nearly all the Conservative objections were allowed, whereas those of the Radicals were thrown to the winds (applause). Altogether the Conservatives were about 100 to the good as compared with last year (hear. hear). In the boroughs, thanks to the energy of their excellent agent, Mr. Pugh— (applause)—they had been equally successful; their organisation was in a magnificent state, and he did not think anything could be more satisfactory than it was at the present moment (applause). As to a candidate for the boroughs, he (Mr. Proctor) ven- tured to assert that no one could honestly oppose Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones until the debt due to him was first paid (cheers). A song was then sung by Mr. H. A. Parry, followed by a quartette by Messrs. E. 0. Jones, W. Barratt, Rees and Keedwell. Mr. Williams rendered a song in Welsh then came a banjo solo by Mr. J. Pritchard (which was excessively popular), a well performed recitation by Mr. J. W. Maysmor, and a song by Mr. H. Roberts. An address followed by Mr. GOWEN, who after a few introductory remarks, said it was his desire that evening to direct atten- tion to only a few general principles. At all Radical meetings—it was the case at the recent meeting at Newtown—the speakers invariably asserted that the Conservative party had opposed all reforms intended to promote the well-being of the people. What was the actual truth ? For a generation the Liberal party were wailing over the lot of the operatives in our different centres of industry, and yet it was left to the Tory party to pass the Factory Acts (applause). Agai for a generation it was said that the lot of the people was miserable in respect of their dwellings; but these speakers forgot to mention that it was the Tory party that passed the Artisans Dwellings Act, when for the first time an honest attempt was made to deal with the question. Complaints were also made of the burdens placed on the people by the necessity of providing for the education of their children but, again, it was to the Tory party they owed the Free Education Act (applause). The lot of the miners was deplored at many a Liberal meeting, but the Conservatives—and this should be interest- ing to remember in North Wales—passed the Coal Mines Regulation Act (hear, hear). The fact was it was the ground of promises on which the Radicals always relied; and it was to those tactics they would resort at the next General Election which could not be very far distant. Like Cheap Jacks they would be standing in the market place asking the electors what they wanted. Give your orders, gentlemen; the waiter is in the room. Only give it a name. Is it the abolition of the House of Lords ? You shall have it. Is it the destruction of the Church ? You shall have it. Is it one man one vote and one woman two votes P You shall have It. Is it the temporary suspension of the law of gravitation—or the moon —why yon shall have that; and if we have not such a thing as a moon in stock we will send and get it for you by the next parcels post if you will only promise to rote for us" (laughter). The liberality and incongruity of the promises' of the Liberal party reminded him of the story of an old Norfolk skipper who went to sea with an unwholesome crew. He was found one day before the medicine chest, with the bottles out before him, taking a dose out of each. Asked what he was doing, he said: Weil, I was brought up to be a sailor, not a doctor; and I have got this crew bad; one says he has got a broken leg, another has got the yellow fever, and a third is bad in the inside. So I am going to take a dose out I of each bottle, mix them altogether, and then give them a dose each. That will be an all round dose, and it ought to fetch 'em somewhere" (laughter). So with Radical promises, they were a political all-round dose in the hope uf fetching the electors somewhere (laughter and applause). The country had seen how the promises at New- castle had been carried out! After wasting a whole session over Home Rule, about which he (the speaker) would say nothing that night, as it had been pretty well discussed in the constituercy, they now introduced two Bills—the Parish Councils Bill and the Employers Liability Bill. With regard to the former, all were agreed that it was desirable as far as possible to improve the local government of the country' and to base it upon parish organisation. But this Bill was not what it pro- fessed to be. It professed to be a popular Bill; but it was really a centralising Bill. It suppressed individual rights, for everything was to be done under the supervision of the Local Government Board (hear, hear). The Local Government Board was in the Bill from start to finish, and the result would be that instead of simplifying matters it would complicate them. It was really a Bill for the aggrandisement of the Local Government Board, and to increase the power, and at the same time the salaries, of the permanent officials (hear, hear). Having pointed out the expense that would attend the administration of the Bill, Mr. Gowen said that whilst the Government had omitted to do a great many things, one thing they had net forgotten and that was to increase the estimates and this, too, in a time of peace. In connection with this there was the subject of Pluralists—rich men holding permanent offices under the Crown and drawing two or three different salaries, but only doing the work of one office. When a motion was brought forward by a Tory member to reduce the salary of one of these gentlemen, the Glad- stonians applied the Closure, thus showing how inconsistent were their performances as compared with their promises. Having briefly alluded to foreign affairs, the speaker said that though we lived in a democratic age and the people were the masters, no Conservative need fear them or be ashamed of his principles. There were many, how- ever, amongst the well-to-do classes who might enlarge their sympathies for the masses, and if they only exercised in a fair and proper spirit the influence they possessed—he did not mean undue influence-the people would go right (hear, hear). They were all aware of the kind of political warfare that was indulged in in these Boroughs. One gentleman did not fail to use the most solemn and sacred occasions in order to promote party strife and gratify personal hatred. Mr. Richard Lloyd—(a voice I knew he meant him"). Well, God forbid that they should expect two Richard Lloyds in one town any more than they could expect two honest lawyers (laughter). But whilst Mr. Lloyd con- tinued to make faces at them, they could afford to laugh at him, and with Shakespeare they might say God give them wisdom that have it, and those that are fools let them use their talents (laughter and applause). There were a great many people who were always indulging in gentle and captivating words and a general expression of universal philanthropy. But when he (the speaker) found such people imputing all sorts of evil and wicked motives to their opponents, then he said Despite your talk about humanity and philanthropy, despite your white tie and your quotations of texts of Scripture, despite the fact that you are superintendents of Sunday schools, you are not honest men (applause). Mr. Gowen concluded by alluding to the greatness of the Empire and the love that should prevail for our country. Songs by Mr. Boden and Mr. Oliver, and Jamie's Last," by the Quartette party, concluded the programme. Mr. ELLISON proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the performers, and to Mr. Gowen for his address; and this having been carried by acclamation, Mr. GOWEN returned thanks. Mr. EVAN HUMPHREYS proposed a cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman, and alluded to Mr. Proctor's services to the cause. He also urged the necessity of preserving our constitution in its entirety, and warned his hearers to be prepared for the next election which could not be far distant (applause.) The motion was unanimously carried, and the CHAIRMAN replied. The singing of the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close.

AGRICULTURAL LETTER. [BY A PRACTICAL FARMER.] We are now probably in the quietest period of the year as regards farming operations. The root crops have been all —or nearly all—secured. The wheat has been all sown and the live stock all moved jo their winter quarters. Besides which, The period of daylight is at its shortest, so that during this month there is com- paratively little work to do on the farm, and I may say little time in which to do it. It is perhaps the least interesting of all the months of the year on the land—yet it is not without interest, and anxiety, to the stock owner it is interesting because it is the month of the great fat stock shows and fat stock sales and markets. Much of the result of the year's work depends upon the success of the sale at Christmas time. A good Christmas trade means the addition of many hundreds of pounds to the farmer's income on the other hand a dull slow sale of fat stock sometimes causes a loss of hundreds of pounds, much of the fat stock being specially prepared for the Christmas trade, and not adapted for keeping on till later markets. A good deal of disappointment was felt at the dull state of the beef and mutton trade at our fair last Monday, as it is feared that it does not augur well for our Christ- mas trade. A large proportion of the cattle offered on Monday, though, were not quite up to the proper standard of ripeness for the butcher, being only about half-fat; there is not much demand for this class of cattle at present, butchers requiring animals that are well-finished and full of suet; and graziers do not care to buy animals that require to be pushed on with cake and corn. No doubt, very many cattle of this descrip- tion have been slaughtered this autumn, and it is simply murdering them and causing a great waste,—a waste that will undoubtedly be followed by a great want when the spring months come, and the grass begins to grow again. It is quite expected that next spring we shall have a great scarcity of young store cattle, and that prices will advance considerably, because of the numbers that have been killed off this autumn in a half finished state on purpose to save the expense of wintering them. The low price of corn may also be the cause of so many animals being pushed on the beef markets. Farmers who usually sell their cattle as stores are tempted by the low price of home grown grain to give it to the cattle, with the in- tention of getting them sooner ready for the market. As cattle which have been pampered with meal are unfitted, to a practical extent, for the graziers purpose, the result is that a large number of them are spoiled for grazing, and are not good enough for killing, consequently have to be sold at a sacrifice to the present loss of their owners, and to the prospective loss of the country at large. There is still, however, a fair demand for the properly finished article, and especially for animals likely to yield a fair proportion of suet. Christmas puddings have to be prepared for, and butchers are sometimes driven to their wits end to find sufficient to supply their customers. Farmers who have fed up cattle and sheep purposely for the Christmas trade are now waiting anxiously the result of the sales of the next fortnight, and their and daughters who have been successful in rearing turkeys, geese, and chickens, are as anxiously waiting the result of the poultry markets. It is wonderful what an immense number of geese and turkeys go into consumption at this season, [and it is almost as wonderful where they all come from. A large trade has sprung up in recent years in Irish and Canadian turkeys, which has tended to keep down the price of the home-bred ones. We are sorry to see rather dull feeling in the poultry market the past few weeks, which does not promise well for the Christ- mas trade. Doubtless the best will be looked after and probably bought at a good price, whilst secondary and inferior sorts may have to be sold at very low prices. As the ladies have a great deal of trouble, labour, and anxiety, in bringing out this class of stock, we hope the markets will prove remunerative, and that they will be well repaid for their summer's work. The farmer's time at home is now chiefly occupied in attending to the wants of his live stock, and in this exceptional season, when all sorts of fodder is so scarce and dear, the great aim of each one is to economise the hay and straw, and to bring as large a stock as possible through the winter with the smallest possible quan- tity of fodder and litter. There is no need this year for the great open straw-yards, made with the object of getting as much straw as possible trodden into manure, so- called. Every particle of straw has to be economised and cut up for mixing with pulped roots. Peat moss, rawdust, fern, dried leaves, or whatever else can be got handy and suitable, must be used as sub- stitutes for litter this winter instead of straw. Where cattle can lie out on the pasture no litter is required, and it is wonderful how well some young cattle are doing still lying out, having a little hay or straw, and some trees and hedges to break the cold wind off them. The land is still comparatively dry and warm for them to lie on, which helps to add to their comfort, and must necessarily help to keep them from sinking in condition. The dry, warm state of the land has also been very bene- ficial to the flocks. Seldom have sheep been healthier or made more progress in mutton-making th^n they have done dur- ing the last three months. The dry hot summer checked the growth of the lambs, and at the end of August they were poor and small, but since that time they have done a great deal towards making up the ground they had lost. The older sheep have done well all through, and as a rule butchers find them to kill and weigh well this year. There have been some com- plaints of the ewes returning to the ram more than usual, and various reasons have been assigned as the cause. Some think the dryness and heat of the season may have caused it, others ascribe it to the number of acorns, which the ewes ate rather greedily when grass was scarce. Probably both may be in a measure right; at the same time it is possible there may be other causes of so obscure a nature, that we can only guess at them. We have had rather extreme varieties of weather during the past week, ranging from 20 degrees of frost last Saturday, to quite a summer temperature on the Tuesday. The grain markets continue in the same dull quiet state. The prices of wheat still continues very low, with no immediate prospect of improvement. The most serious aspect of the trade is the increasing supplies of foreign flour, which is paralyzing and ruining our local milling trade, and causing a scarcity of bran and other offals, which the stockowner feels in spring, during the calving and foaling season, a plentiful supply of cheap bran being of great value at that time. The supply of all kinds of grain at our local markets is smaller than usual—for one reason, I daresay, the price does not tempt us to offer it, but I fear also another reason is there is not the quantity grown this season. Less land was seeded than usual, the yield in many instances is (disappointing, and of this small yield a larger percentage than usual is being con- sumed by stock at home. Where the money to meet rent and Christmas bills is to come from is puzzling many an industrious struggling farmer. If the present month is a quiet one on the farm, it is also an anxious month for the farmer who may be struggling to keep his head above water. Whatever little the sum the farmer can realize for his produce, the expenditure has always to be met. Tradesmen's bills, servants wages, rates, and rents have to be provided for, and I have heard old farmers remarking that it takes more produce to realize £100 this year than any year they can remember in their experience, as it has not been one thing only that has been selling low, but everything (except hay and straw) and those we have not got to sell. It is to be hoped that the probable change in the American tariff may have a beneficial effect on the wool trade and help up the price of that article. Wool is an article of considerable value to the Montgomeryshire farmers, a large quantity being annually produced in the county, and as it is now only about one third of the price it was twenty years ago it makes a serious difference to the income of the hill farmers. A farmer who could make £300 of his wool at that time cannot make much over £100 of the same quantity now. The same depreciation marks the hide, skin, and fat trade. Butchers cannot realize half as much for their offal as they could twenty years ago, and of course reckon that in account when buying from the farmer, who being the principal producer has to be the greatest sufferer. I see at the Smithfield Show the Aber- deen Angus Cattle are again at the top of the tree, the Championship Cup being won by a heifer of the breed, belonging to Mr. Fletcher, of Inverness—not, as you will notice, the same heifer which won at Birmingham last week, that one being ineligible for competition. The reserve for the Championship was the Queen's short- horn ox, Prince Charlie." Her Majesty has again been wonderfully successful at London, winning five firsts, four seconds, the third and the fourth in three different breeds, and all with animals of her own breeding—a series of victories which does very great credit indeed to her energetic and skilful farm manager, Mr. Tait. Several of the decisions at Birmingham have been reversed—not an unusual occurence—but on the whole the judging seems to have been very fairly carried out. The show is pronounced to be a great success both as to number of entries and quality of exhibits.

LLANWYDDELAN. SCHOOL BOARD.—The first meeting after the contest was held on Thursday at the Mill House, Llanllugan, when Mr. Evan Bennett was appointed chairman, Mr. Evan Watkins vice-chairman. The Rev. C. Williams proposed that the meetings in future be held at the schoolroom to save the rate- payers the cost of the hired room; Mr. John Jones seconded. Mr. Evan Watkins proposed that the meetings be held at the Mill House. Carried Rev. C. Williams said the members who voted to con- tinue the hired room ought to pay for it, when they had a schoolroom where they could meet without extra cost to the ratepayers.

4 LIVERPOOL WELSH NATIONAL SOCIETY. A copy of the Transactions" for the eighth session, 1192-93, of the Liverpool Welsh National Society has been printed (for the Society) by Mr. Isaac Foulkes, of Liverpool. The volume affords conclusive evidence of the permanent value of the work performed by rhis and similar societies in large English centres. It eontains papers read before the members from time to time on the following subiects:—" National Sentiment," by Sir Theodore Martin "Ieuan Glan Geirionydd," Rev. O. G. Owen, (Alavon); ''Welsh Folk-fore: Its Collection and Study," Mr. E. S. Hartland Hanes Agricola Rhaghiw Prydain," Professor E. Anwyl; The Holy Wells of North Wales," Rev. Elias Owen Welshmen and the British Empire," Sir G. Baden-Powell, M.P., The Present State of Music in Wales," Mr. C. Francis Lloyd; The Organisation and Function of work," Miss. E. P. Hughes; and John Penry y Merthyr Cymreig, 1559-1593," Rev. H. M. Hughes. The paper read by Professor Ellis Edwards on Music in Nature and Watcyn Wyn on Mynyddog are not print- ed because the Council had not the manuscript, and the address of Dr. J. Birkteck Nevins on "Wales under the Tudors" appears in another publi- cation. The Council in their report congratulate the members on the continued sucess of the society. The session opened with a membership of 311. Thirty-nine new names were added, but there were 29 withdrawals in consequence of death and resign- ation, leaving the number on the roll at present 321. The Council record with great regret the death of Mr. R. A. Jones and Mr. William Chambres, both of whom were members of the society from its formation, and were highly esteem- ed as devoted and patriotic Welshmen. The treasurer's statement shows that the financial posi- tion is practically the same as at the commence. ment of the session, the balance in hand being JE50. Taking a general survey of the proceedings of last session, the Council are of opinion that it has been the most successful in the history of the Society, and that it justifies the most confident anticipations of increasing vigour and prosperity for the future. «