The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

♦ CARDIGANSHIRE POLITICS. BY A LOCAL CONTRIBUTOR. The Radicals of Cardiganshire, who have of late found such delight in the choice of successors for some of the leading appointments, are beginning to learn that they have at length gone the tether in that direction. They chuckled with glee when they had the opportunity of choosing a new Chief- Constable, a new Coroner, and a new Chairman of the Polico Committee. They even declared that there was in the party such a wealth of talent which could only be realised by placing into power the men of light and leading in the ranks of Radicalism—as interpreted in the county. Now that it is probable that they will have an oppor- tunity of making another choice, and the most im- portant of all, it would seem that much as they are exercising their ingenuity to discover the much- vaunted talent of the party, they are being con- vinced that they have been led astray by an illusion, a figment of the imaginatiox It is an open secret that Mr. Bowen Rowlands, the sitting member, will shortly have the dominant desire of his heart grati- fied in the form of promotion to the judical bench of the country. At first this seemed very doubtful. The Lord Chancellor has all along refused to lend himself as an instrument in the hands of those who are ever striving to reward sendees to party, and this is instanced by the appointment of Mr. Lewis to the Mid-Wales circuit, though several well- known Radicals almost broke the wires in ihtir efforts to secure the coveted position. At the same time there can be no doubt that the present mem- ber for Cardiganshire is in favour at head-quarters and he may be safely reckoned upon when a good appointment turns up. Of this the local party managers are fully cognisant and they are already conferring and devising in conclave anent a successor. It is generally agreed that the mantle must not fall upon a barrister, nor upon one who cannot speak in the vernaoular. The need *i sue restrictions is potent. Cardiganshire is an agri- cultural county, and farmers are never friendly- disposed to gentlemen of the law. In the heart of the county nothing but Welsh is spoken, and, we suppose, the leading Radicals of the coun y dasirous of again accompanying the c a' of their cause in the capacity of m erP^ and speeches delivered in the many hamlets. Who then shall the choee^ ti <jL-Mr. present there is but one name mentio Vaughan Davies, of Tanybwlc 1885. He was the Conservative can I a artifioes and fought the Radicals, expose „fterwards tran- subterfuges and was defeate • ag tjj6 priCe of spired that he expected wisely refused his labour. This Lord Salivary Radical. His and Mr. Vaughan Davies_ in a couple of qualifications may be summed P g WelsJl sentences. He resides +in the;of the and has made Land Commission, farmers with reference 0th^r hand are legion. His disquaHfications °n th o h he may secure the It is a notorious facttha<L Qf the County Liberal Support of the rank and file of the no_ Association, the leader They declare that thing whatever to £ /^M^iie s^t but that they not only would he fal1^ative win. The would rather see a when the oppor- ehances therefore are that he gelected by tunity ?OII}fS^lgg!gon of^he caucus, who comprise the agricultural sec will so enrage the party the majority, and feelings towards leaders who have,not lost oon. a popular^ candidate and efficient organisation, will carry ^e seat. ♦ — Professor Marshall, of Owens College, Manchest- er, has been killed on gcawfell through .falling ovefA precipice.

rr,, m „■> OSWESTRY TOWN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting was held on Monday, in the new Guildhall, which was nsed for the first time for municipal purposes. The following were present :—The Mayor (E. B. Smith, Esq.), Alder- men Geo. Owen, Jno. Jones, W. H. G. Weaver, W. F. Rogers, Councillors Perks, Edwards, Lloyd, Eng- land, Maclardy, Whitfield, Spaull, Porter, Tyley, W. Aylmer Lewis, W. T. Jones, Daniel, Lacon, Williams, Mason, with Messrs. J. Parry-Jones, Town Clerk, W. Jackson, Deputy Town Clerk, J. Bolton, Borough Surveyor, and J. W. Thomas, Finance Clerk. The Mayor wore his chain of office. The MAYOR rising before the minutes of the last meeting were read, said that before the business of the day begun he thought it not inappropriate that he should congratulate the Council upon being in such a convenient and handsome building for their deliberations. They had heard comparatively recently from their worthy ex-mayor so much with regard to the inception of the idea and its carrying out that very little remained for him to say, but he really did feel that morning very sensible of the great honour that had fallen on his lot, that of pre- siding over the first Council in the new Guildhall (applause). When they looked around the room, and saw its light and airy appearance, one could not help hoping that it would lead to the good feeling and good fellowship of all. After referring to He changes that had taken place his worship said they had now settled in their new home, which was worthy of the town and of themselves (applftUBe). He asked them to allow him to pass round the loving cup of drink good fellowship to all, and success to the Borough of Oswestry (loud applawe.) The cup was then passed round. It bore the in- scription, Presented by Noel Hill, Esq., to the Corporation of Oswestry. Won by his horse Young Malton." Alderman OWEN asked to be allowed to congra- tulate the Mayor upon being able to preside at the first Council meeting in the year 1894 (hear, hear.) He i.It. it was an auspicious occasion for Mr. Smith, who had formerly been an officer of the town, to occupy the highest position the town could give him—(hear, hear)—and he hoped he would be spared with health and strength to fulfil that posi- tion, Mot only to the satisfaction of himself but als to the satisfaction of the town (loud applause.) PRESENTATION. The TOWN CLERK said he had great pleasure in presenting to the Corporation for use in the Guild- hall five original documents, which he had framed, dealing; with the capture of Oswestry in 1644 (hear, They were very interesting documents, k°Pec* 80011 to have something printed at the foot of them, so that they would be able to read the writing of Colonel Mytton and other Par- liamentaiy worthies of that time. Alderman OWEN thanked the Town Clerk for his ndness, and not only in his official capacity, but as a friend of the Council (hear, hear.) THE LATE CLERK OF THE PEACE. ™OW,N ^LBRK formally reported the death St* 2 th,e Peace> Mr. William Isaac Bull. The MAJOR said that in the death of Mr Bull one of the landmarks of the town had been removed. It had not been his privilege frequently to meet Mr Bull in his official capacity, but if he spoke the mind of the town as he generally heard it concerning Mr. Bull he would say that he was one of the best public officers it was possible for them to have! (hear hear). He had known him since it had been his (the Mayor's) lot to come to Oswestry nowyearly a quarter ofa century ago, and during the whole of that time he had never heard a single person say an ill word of Mr. Bull, but he had heard hundreds speak of him in terms of the high- est praise (hear, hear). As a public officer he was most loyal to his duties and most loyal to his fellow officers, almost in a superlative degree. He had been taken from them in the sere and yellow leaf, and he thought the Council would feel with him that it was meet to pass a vote of condolence with his family in their bereavement, and he begged to propose that this be done. Alderman OWEN said he begged to second the motion without making any remarks. The motion was carried unanimausly, in sil- ence. The MAYOR said the vacancy caused by the death of Yr. Bull would be filled by the Council. He was about to suggest that a special meeting of the Committee should be called for the election of a successor, but he should like to ask the Council whether they thought it better to have a General Purposes Committee to consider the duties and 11.,]..1: JVlIH frtw c,7 to to pTVV cecdedwith, whether by public advertisement or otherrriso. He would leave the matter in the hands of the Council. Councillor MASON-Is there a Deputy Clerk of the pjnee ? The MAYOR said Mr. Charles H. Bull was the Deputy Clerk to the Peace. After some further discussion it we. agreed to meet in committee smbsequently, a.nd to advertise the vacancy. QUEEN'S ROAD. A memorial asking the Council to enforce the "Pro"risions of the Private Street Works Act" relating to street improvement with reference to the above mentioned road was referred to the General Purposes Committee for consideration. WATCH COMMITTEE. The MAYOR, in moving the adoption of the report of the Committee, said there were one or two clerical errors in it. It was decided to remove the lamp on Mr. Cottam's land to the opposite side of the street, against the fence of the Cambrian Rail- ways Goods Yard. With regard to' the bracket lamp, it appeared it belonged to the Cambrian Railways, therefore it would not be moved, but a new lamp would be placed on the opposite side of the road. Other items in the report were all right a8 determined by the Committee. e purveyor had been instructed to ascertam fromi the Gas Company what the cost of doub e ou d be instead of single burners, and he had received a letter from the Company statingJ*a ^matter wouli be submitted to the directo s as spon as "Tuncillor MASON seconded the With regard to the Queen's Hotel bracke i lamp he quite agreed with the suggestion of the Committee. ANP THE TOWN. The MAYOR said he had ^^Wy^n0^ telegram from the ex-Mayor, fc- °rrie: —" Congratulations upon firstb jolting «a.Conned Chamber and srood wishes to 7° a happy Chamber, anngoo d applaUse_) and ProsP™B^eWpuYBeposES COMMITTEE. Alderman OWEN moved T?f th<3 Finance Committee report, and Co illor DANIEl |G8urbeje^°e 8"* convenience^to that part erf the town, also to those who worshipped atCommittor1 EDWARBS seconded the amendment, and said Mr. Longueville was doing^that^ footpath practically at his own expense. It ould be a great hnorUement to the road, which on that part of the to^Twas now little better than a mud hole. Some people had objected to the^ath on the ground that it would narrow the street, would leave 20 feet. He hoped the Council would agree to the amendment unanimously. The original motion was declared carried, after a kmg discussion. SANITARY COMMITTEE. On the motion of Councillor LEWIS, seconded by Councillor TYLEY, the adoption of this report was agreed to. mUNICIPkL IBUITDINGS. MUNICIPAl, BUIJ,DINGS. The Municipal Buildings Sub-Committee met on December 8th, and reported that the Committee accepted tenders for furniture, lmoleupi, and blinds for Guildhall, from Messrs. John Jones and Son for E214 12s. Councillor LACON said he noticed the Committee had accepted the tender for R214 for the furnishing of the new Guildhall. He must protest that a tender for such an amount should be accepted without the approval of the Council. It was con- trary to Act of Parliament, therefore he made his protest, and hoped such things would not be allowed in fnture. The MAYOR said that with regard to the protest, the action of the Committee was the outcome of the Council's desire, who gave the Committee power to act as they did. Therefore the protest fell to the ground. WATER COMMITTEE. The report of this Committee was agreed to. REVISION OF BYE-LAWS. Councillor SPAULL said that as many of them were aware, the subject of the revision of their bye-laws had been before them for about 15 years and still nothing had been done. He proposed the following gentlemen be elected a committee to con- eider the question:—The Mayor, Aldermen Owen and Bayley, Councillors W. T. Jones, Porter, Lewis, Laoon, Spaull, Whitfield, Daniel and Williams. Councillor LLOYD eeoonded the proposal. 1 ft—A »■ r, ,um- Upon discussion, it was decided to add the name of the Deputy-Mayor (Councillor Perks). The motion was agreed to. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor's report was adopted. FIRE HOSE. Councillor MASON, referring to the hose for the Fire Brigade, said that if a fire took place in some big building in the town the firemen would be of no use. He should like to know what steps were being taken with regard to the new hose. The MAYOR said the Surveyor was not to blame in the matter at all. He had tenders for the hose, and was prepared to present them to the General Purposes Committee, but seeing that only one maker's hose was specified in the specification he (the Mayor) took upon himself the responsibility of asking the Surveyor to write new specifications. This accounted for the delay. In further reply to Councillor MASON, the MAYOR said the hose would be purchased subject to the usual test being satis- factory. THE RESERVOIR. Alderman ROGERS said he was disappointed there was nothing said by the Surveyor with regard to the Mount reservoir. He visited it with the Surveyor on Friday, and the latter agreed with him that February was the proper time to repair it. He thought a special meeting should be called, if necessary, to consider the matter before the ordinary meeting in February. It would be awkward if the matter was postponed until the summer. Councillor PORTER said it was the intention of the Water Committee to take several things into consideration at their meeting next week. What had been said by Alderman Rogers would receive the attention of the committee. TSE CONDITION OF THE STREETS. Councillor DANIEL said he felt it his duty to call attention to the very dirty state of the streets of the town. A more disgraceful state of things could scarcely be conceived. Councillor LEWIS cordially re-echoed the remarks of Councillor Daniel. He made specific reference to Orchard-street, which, he said, was dangerous for anyone to walk along. Alderman BAYLEY called attention to the state of the street crossings, and said it was most dis- graceful. In some of the crossings several stones had sunk, and they contained miniature lakes. He referred more particularly to the crossing from the Queen's Hotel to the Library, and added that the streets generally were in a scandalous state. The MAYOR said a certain course of action as to Orchard-street was recommended in the report of Councillor Lewis's Committee. Councillor LEWIS said recommendations were all very well, but he wanted them carried out. The Council recommended many things which they never carried out. The MAYOR said he hoped Councillor Lewis, as Chairman of the Sanitary Committee, would see that they were carried out (laughter). Councillor LEWIS said-he would do his best. THE FIRE BRIGADE ACCOUNTS. Councillor WILLIAMS asked to whom the Surveyor considered it his duty to render a statement of accounts in connection with the cost of the atten- dance of the brigade at fires. As the Council con- tributed to tho maintenance of the brigade, he thought there should be some financial statement made to them. Councillor DANIEL quite agreed with Councillor Williams. The MAYOR said this was not quite fair to the Surveyor. He had had no notice of the question (hear, hear). Councillor DANIEL said he would refer to the subject at the next meeting. The MAYOR said the Surveyor had informed him that charges had been made for certain fires which took place out of the Borough, but that they had not yet been paid. FINANCE. Mr. J. W. THOMAS reported that he had collected of general district rate C254 3s 5d, water X73 16S 3d, and from other sources S176 Hg 6d, including X141IFj 5d plant from Penygwely. This being all the public business, the Council went into Committee to consider the duties of the Clerk of the Peace.

CHARGES OF HOUSEBREAKING AGAINST A BEXRIEW MAN. On Saturday, before f Powell, Esq., Owen Jones, a farm servant, of Borrow, was charged by Edward Lloyd, of Lover- vV,Jpark, a neighbour, with November 17th, and carrying away £ ? in Iicmey and a shirt. Com- plainant said that on that date he missed JE7 in gold from a box kept in a cipboard upstairs at his house. The money had been there since August, and he last, saw it about a veek before the day on which he missed it. He li/ed in the house alone and was away a greater part of the day at Vaynor. About a fortnight afterwards he missed the shirt. He always locked the door when leaving. There was no appearance of the house having been broken into. He usually left the bedroom window open. Complainant sav prisoner at his own house, which was adjoining his, about three weeks before he missed the inDyiev.-Sarah Wood, of the Rock and Fountain Inn, Castle Foregate, Shrews- hnry, said the prisoner CMne to lodge at her house some time in October. When he last went away he left the articles' Dow produced. She had several times seen prisoner with gold, but could not say the amount. Prisoner told her his name as William Edwards-P.C. Davies said that on N OVem ber 28th he arrested the prisoner on another c Yv itness charged him with the theft, aud prisoner replied I will tell you the truth. I did get into the house one morning through the door. I went upstairs and took the money. I found a shirt on the screen downstairs and I put it on. I went to Shrewsbury and spent the money for board and lodging at tie Rock and Fountain Inn, and in railway fare trtvelling about." Prisoner was also charged with breaking into the house of Edward Gcthin, of Cefnblewog, Berriew, and steal- mg a silver watch and chain, a quantity of butter, an some mince pies, On December 25th.-Coin- plaiiiaiit said he was fiom home on the afternoon f H stmas Day, when he left the house in charge ° he cowman. He di<l not return until 12 o'clock at midnight. When he did so he found the celler door open inside the hoise. The house doors were not left locked. He wtnt to a bedroom and found a box which he had left locked, with the lid burst open. He had left the watch and chain upon the ox, and it had been taken away. He and P.C. avies subsequently examined the house and they ami a (ltiantity of butter missing from the cellar, wn eome mince pies from the pantry. The kitchen t kftd been raised from the bottom sufficiently r .alIow a man to enter. About 4 years ago he S?ner .Was *n his employ about a fortnight, when TT 8 ePt m the room wiere the boxes were kept. the watch and chain at £ 2 10s. Od. About Hb of butter was taken. He had seen the D»v?rer •about the neighbourhood lately.—P.C. on n 8aid ho had visited Sybbwll Farm, Kerry, }jjm 28th. He saw prisoner and asked the w f i had a watch upon him. Prisoner pulled he h^ i. Prpduced out of his pocket, saying that Polico t *n Shrewsbury. On the way to the he did 8 ^on he made t voluntary statement that Prigon-f? ° the cefn aad that he stole the articles, outside n8 ootB corresponded with some foot prints Prisoner 6 °f the willLkws of complainant's house, was committed to the Sessions.

FORDED BOAR;) OP GUARDIANS. Messrs. wd7' Present Col. Harrison (Chairman), the Rev W ^°»?ers, and W. Pryce (Vice-Chairmen), s- Miller w "T e (ex"cfficio), Col. Twyford, Messrs. J- Pryce-Trm* a"gf°rd, E. R. Owen, J. Langford, Robert W ^p-S) Thoma« Watkin, E. R. James, a,nd "■ Almmis, with Mr. C. S. Pryce (Clerk). THE MASW A CHR1STMAS TREE. Gunley WoulJ rePortec, that Mrs. Mostyn Pryce, she obtain J1V:e,the inmates a Christmas Iree Board gave r>erm^ CCnsent of the Board. e to Mrs. Pryce f sicm and tendered their thanks the Chairman ^er kindness, on the motion o seconded by Mr. Francis Langford. -AMOUNT ADRTT? • R&LIEF. Past fortnight ^tere< out-relief during the lomley, £ 13 2h D3, u^mery district, per Mr. R. Mr. J. Forti, 10 ?8 recipients. Welshpool, Worthen, per M e> £ ll 7s. 6d. to 85 recipients. Number in theh Johii Oliver, £ 11 5s. Od. to 77. second week i/r01i8e Si-st week 116, against 117; Ponding period x aRai18t 118 during the corres- e fortnight lot yeai- Vagrants relieved during ln £ period of tK \agairist 70 during the correspond- last Yiar. weLab.OU' 1,300 of the poor children Pu?h<: hall. Tlfr their annual threat in the scription, and tv0081 '[S defrayed by public sub- committee of Jarf. e aiVagements are made by a prefiideat, and ItXft^hich the Mayoress is the ^tins hon. secretary. »

i> T — ABERYSTWYTH. We have arranged for all add-iti-oiial agent, namely, Miss. D. Colyuohoun, fancy station-er, pri it ter, 41, Terrace Road, and Mr. Roberts, Tobacconist, Terrace road. Last Tuesday when the cattle from Tregaron were, being moved from the south train, a cow in prime condition got its feet between the truck and the siding, and received so serious injury that it had to be killed. TRAP ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday afternoon while Mr. Sargeant was driving from Aberayron, and when between LlanddeiN-i Aberartli and Llanon the horse suddenly shied and Mr. Sargeant was thrown on his head, which was badly cut, and sustained lesser injuries to the ankle of the left leg. FIRE.-On Saturday morning a fire was observed in Messrs. White's premises, in Smithfield Road. Tne fire brigade under Captain Peake was soon on the scene, and all the appliances properly at work, and were it not for their timely assistance the adjoining tanhouses would have been burnt. The fire was extinguished by mid-day. The damage done amounted to a considerable sum. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, ABERYSTWYTH.—In the recent published lists, of the B.A., and B.Sc., examinations of the London University the names of the following students of this College appear: B.A.-Honoiirs in Classics, Miss M. M. Barrows in the third class; Honours in English, Miss M. M. Barrows in the second class; Honours in mental and moral science, Mr. W. M. G. Glanville in the second class. Pass, first division, Mr. Wilfred Perrett, pass, second division, Miss M. E. Blauch; Miss G. E. Marshall, Mr. J. J. Morgan, Miss E. M. Moulton, Miss S. G. Salt, and Mr. J. T. Smith, B.Se.Honours in mental and moral science, Miss A. B. Stewart in the third class. MIDNIGHT SERVICES were held on the 31st December at "St. Michael's and All Angel's" (English), and at St. Mary's (Welsh). The Churches were overcrowded long before the services were to commence, viz., 11 p.m. The order of services at St. Mary's was as follows Processional hymn No. 503, Yr haul orphenodd ei gylchdro," then a short adaptation of the Evening prayer," the whole being very simple and choral (Tallis) adapted to Welsh, in which the whole congregation joined. Before the address the anthem Dyddiau dyn sydd fel glaswelltvn" was sung by a strong choir of adults, both male and female. The Rev. Mr. Morgan preached from the verse Y mae dull y byd hwn yn myned heibio," and delivered a most impressive sermon. Then followed another anthem, "Dim yw fy Iachawd- wreath," the Benediction, and the Te Deum," and the service concluded with the Hallelujah chorus about 12.20 on New Year's morning. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH.—In our last we omitted to give the names of the various ladies to whom credit is due for the very superior and tasteful de- corations in this church. They are as follows: The altar was decorated with mottoes and monograms, and varieties of evergreens by Miss Watkins, Miss Jones, 44, Terrace; Miss Biddulph, Miss Williams, Abergeldie house; Miss Clark, and Miss Long; pulpit, Misses Jones, Troedybryn; lectern, Mrs. Jenkyn Jones and Misses Williams; font, Mrs. Williams, Abergeldie house; Miss M. Jones and Miss Maclean. Contributions of flowers and ever-, greens were kindly sent by Mrs. Bonsall, Cwm; Mrs. Powell, Nanteos; Mrs. W. J. Watkins, Miss Watkins,, Miss Biddulph, Miss Jones, 44, Terrace Mrs. Long, Mrs. Sheraton, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Felix, Mrs., Williams, Abergeldie housp; Miss Prosser, Mrs. Jenkyn Jones, Ac. The services both on Christmas day and the following Sunday were exceedingly well attended, and there was an increase in the number of communicants at both the early and later celebrations. The Choir gave special anthems appropriate to the season, the services being fully cnoral according to Tallis, Stainer's arrangement. Dr ting Advent the services were specially composed and arranged by Mr. Richard James, the choir master, and are intended for a work which he will shortly issue containing the psalms, chants, and services for the use of the Welsh church. We mention His because many enquiries were made, the services being very effective and much ap- preciated. 1 LONG FIRM TRAN ',ACTION- -Tbrc-e respectably dressed men named Walter Francis Revill, Charles Wells, or Young and James Godson, says the Man- chectcr Evening Neu-s, were brought up on Friday morning the 29th ult., at Salford Police Court, and charged before Mr. J. Makineon, Stipendiary, with having conspired together and by means of false pretences obtained from Jane Jones, 30, Trefechan, i AboryetTT^-tV,, .latnon Mc Masters, of Clomlen Lome, Ireland, and divers others, a quantity of poultry with intent to cheat and defraud. In the first case Mrs. Jane Jones, Aberystwyth, was called: i She said that in November last she saw an adver- tisement in a Welsh newspaper and having answered it a correspondence took place between witness and Godson, in the course of which Godson said that he sold 700 rabbits per week as well as large quantities of poultry, and asked her to send as much as she could before Friday. Witness thereupon sent rab- bits and poultry to the value of X3 13s. receiving a cheque in payment. A second lot of goods to the value o? X4 10s. was sent to Godson and another cheque was forwarded in settlement. The cheques on be;ng presented to the Bank were dishonoured. Complaint was therefore made by the witness to the Chief Constable of Aberystwyth. The second case, that of James McMasters was almost identical. After hearing the two witnesses Mr. Makinson re- manded the prisoners for a week. Wells was allowed bail, but Revill and Godson were detained in custody. On the last Satnrday in the old year a dinner was held at the Lion Royal Hotel, his worship the Mayor in the chair, and Mr. Kilvington, station- master, in the (Vice-chair. Mr. Williams, Brynbwl, Mr. D. Davies, Mr. T. Johnes, Llanbadarn, Mr. Wm. Morris, Mr. T. Morgan, Llanbadarn, and several other guests were also present. After justice had been done to all the good cheer, the cloth was re- moved, and a very pleasant evening was began by the toast of the Queen," followed by the Army and Navy. Mr. D. Davies sang, Don't push a man when going down the Hill"; Dr. Harries. Fox Hounds 11; Capt. Wemyss, The Plains of Waterloo"; Mr. T. Johnes, "The Village Black- smith and Mr. Davies, A starry night for a ramble." A most enjoyable evening was con- cluded by a hearty vote of thanks to the genial host and hostess, who presented each guest on leaving with an excellent Havana cigar. HUNTING-—On Monday morning there was a large gathering of sportsman at the meet on Con- stitution Hilh The harriers, with Mr. Roderick Richards, the master, appeared, and a fine hare was soon started. After remaining on the hills for some time puss came down the quarry, on the Ropewalk hill over Sheldon bank and met her fate near the reservoir. The run was much en- o yed by the company present. On Saturday, Mr. Prvse's Hounds met at the Cross, Clarach, when 30 riders in scarlet turned up, a fox was found and hunted until he ran to ground near Elgar. The master considered it necessary to have him killed, as his ravages on the neighbouring poultry have been very exten sive. THE HOLY TRINITY SOCIAL GATHERING was h 11 on Thursday week at the National school. About three*hundred people sat down to tea at the tables sr ttssSSS. SSr Mrs SoS, Mr, Stephin™, Watkins Miss Jones, 44, Terrace, 31rs. CX Powell Mr. Felir, Sta. T Hill. Mrs. Jenkin Jones, Mrs. Biddulph, Mrs. W. Green, Miss Mary Roberts, Mrs. Clarke, and Miss Lewis, Ascupart House. After the Sunday school prizes for regular attendance and proficiency in religious knowledge were distri- buted The chairman, the Rev. Prebendary Williams, in a few preliminary remarks pointed out the advantages both to teachers and to those taught, which the habits of regularity and punctuality created. Special feature of the method adopted by them was that the teachers were care- fully instructed in the lesson to be given so that the teaching all through the school was systematic, all the scholars going through the same subjects on the same day. The subject for the past year was Lessons on the parables by Lane and the work had been thoroughly well done, ^ngthe com- ] ing year the subject would be The history and contents of the Prayer Book." Mr. Mallory super- intendent of the Board School branch distributed the prizes to the scholars m that department as follows :—Miss Williams's clasfr-Mrs. Miles; Mr. Hindev's—T. Jenkins; Mr. Sanders~G. Stephen- jfmmy Lewis, V. D»»o Cecil M, e,; Mr B. g-.Hugh Stephenson, L. J. Williams Mrs. Jones's—A- Jones, M. Jones; Miss Deverell' ruvn Massev Blanche Dunn, Annie Evans, Annie WaSin. Sna Soycell Miss Bee.Ethel Jones, Ca; Mis. Biddnlph'Owenme Jone,, vf™. Dunn's—Hilda Stephenson, Victoria Stephen- eon Mr. Clarke superintendent of the National School branch, briefly reviewed the progress made 3 during the year by that department. The year he Sd began a considerable reduction in numbers a owing to the large sent to the Board School. Th s was however quickly lessened, so that the numbers on the books at present compared ^ery t t favourably with those of last year. The speaker referred to the assistance parents might give the teachers by seeing that their children learnt the texts of scripture and verses set them, by getting them into the habit of referring to the Holy Scriptures and impressing choice passages on their memory. The following is the list of prize winners at the National School branch :-Miss Williams's class—1st. prize, Edith Massy, Gerty Dunn 2nd. prize, Gwladys Davies, Mabel White ;§ 3rd. prize, Ada Biddulph. Kate Jenkins, Annie Stephens, Rosa Griffiths. Miss Blakemore's class Ist. price, Charlotte Long, Pollie Lewis, May Clarke. Miss Edith Williams's class—1st. prize, Thomas Mills 2nd. prize, David Morgan; 3rd. prize, Thomas Young, Mr. J. Clarke's class—2nd. prize, Walter James Clarke; 3rd. prize, Herbert H. Williams. Miss Maggie Jones's class-3rd. prize, Choice Jones. Miss Greenhergh's class-3rd. prize, Thomas Long. Miss Mary Williams's Welsh class—1st. prize, Annie Lewis, IV, m. M. Prize, John Massey; 2nd. prize, Katie Griffiths, Stanley Massey. Miss. M. E. Williams's class- 1st. prize, Stuart Clark, Annie Long; 2nd. prize, Ethel Watkins. Infants—1st. prize, Emily Watkins, Amy Lee, Lucy Price, Connie Sheraton, Minnie Watkins, Alice Maud Lewis, Trephona Cole, Margaret Morgans; 2nd. prize, Nora Watkins, Eddie Dallison, Sidney Gurney, Percy Rees, May Hughes, Archie Gurney, Lizzie Ann Griffiths, Amy Watkins, Irene Williams 3rd. prize, Gertie Storey, Louis Gurney, Edgar Aldridere, Anril Hughes, Rnth Jones, Lucy Evans, Katie Long, Bladwen Evans, Auriel Evans, Florrie Hughes, Evan Jones. The concert which ended the proceedings was opened by a chorus, Storm the fort of Sin," by the choir. The second item was a duet, Christmas Time," by the Sunday School Party, followed by a pianoforte duet, Gipsy Countess," by Miss Hitda and Master G. Stephen- son. The Juvenile party sang the Raindrop Song" with appropriate action, which brought down the house, later on in the evening they again delighted the company with a Song of Thankfulness." A dialogue in costume, A quiet cup of Tea," was given by Miss Edith Gurney, May Clarke, Hender- son and Ella Bubb. Master H. A. Sheraton aged 7, accompanied by Master Reginald Sheraton sang the Boarding School," which was enthusiastically re- ceived and notwithstanding a very long programme the audience insisted on an encore. Master Sheraton gave Cambria as a solo. The chorus. Go forth to the Battle of Life my Boy," was ably rendered, the place of Master Willie Price who was unable to appear, was kindly taken at the last moment by Mr. Jones. Mr. W. M. James charmed his old friends with a song The Shephards Grave" (R. S. Hughes). Miss Clark gave a piano solo, followed by Miss N. Stoekwell. The Ladies Party contributed two items to the programme, and the choir in two pieces testified to the careful training of Mr. James. Misses Polly Lewis and Sarah Young amused the company with the diologne, Geese," describing the pleasures and penalties that result from this festive season. The performance closed with God save the Queen," a most enjoyable even- ing having been spent.

PITH OF PARLIAMENT. In the Commons on Monday the Secretary to the Admiralty informed Mr. Gibson Bowles and Mr. Forwood that the report obtained from the captain of the Resolution was to the effect that he put back to Queenstown in the exercise of his discretion mainly on account of anxiety as to his coal supply. It was not in the interest of the public service that questions of this kind should be persistently put. Mr. Gladstone intimated that there had been an alteration of circumstances recently in connection with the conduct of public business, which would probably enable the parish councils bill to be dis- posed of at the lat st by the 19th iDst., without the i necessity of resort to any exceptional measures. The Premier further announced that the house would, at the earliest possible moment, be given an opportunity of discussing the report of the com- mission on the Feathersfcone riots. Sir George Trevelyan told Mr. Weir that the question of fuanishing additional protection for the fishing ndustryr around the island of Lewis was under con- gideration, and would shortly be settled. The house resumed committee on the parish councils bill, and after considerable discussion clauses 21, 22 and 23 were, with some amendments, added to the bill, On Wednesday. Mr. S. Buxton informed Mr. Labouchere that the statements appearing in the newspapers with regard to the selection of land in Matabeleland should be taken with great reserve. Major Goold Adams was an original shareholder in the South Africa Chartered Company, but he had parted with his shares. The chief Kama deserted Major Goold Adamses force because his men dis- agreed with the methods of welfare pursued by their white allies. Mr. Byles asked whether the Duke of Saxe- Coburg, although a foreign sovereign, retains the legal right as a member of the House of Lords to revise the legislation of the Commons, and in reply Sir J. Rigby said that the position of the Duke in the Upper Chamber was a matter for that body alone. The Foreign Under Secretary promised Mr. Burnie that the terms of the oath taken by the Duke as a sovereign of the German Confederation would be laid on the table. Mr. Gladstone told Mr. Forwood that during the operations of war at Rio de Janeiro the Govern- ment had been in constant communication with the Minister there and the senior naval officer. They stated that British ships received the same protectiion as the ships of other neutral nations. The Government of this country would not interfere in the war in any way, and he expressed surprise that such a question should be asked. Mr. H. Forster, in the course of a personal ex- planation in reference to the recent discussion in the house upon the return presented showing the expenses of candidates at the general election, apologised to the Premier for having, while labour- ing under the belief that the right hon. gentleman was endeavouring not to answer his questions, been betrayed into the discourtesy of asking whether the return was not signed by his (Mr. Gladstone's) son. Mr. Forster proceeded to deal with the Home Secretary's statement on the occasion that candi- dates were expected to know and observe the law, and claimed that he made out a case clearing him- self of that charge. As no one rose to follow the hon. member the incident terminated. The house then went into committee on the parish councils bill, when clauses 24 to 29 in- clusive were, with various amendments, added to the measure. On Wednesday committee was resumed on the parish councils bill, when clause 31, which has re- ference to the register of parochial electors, was again discussed. Sir J. Gorst pointed out that if the clause were carried in its present shape there could be no election of a parish council until April, 1895. Other members having objected to the clause, Mr. Fowler mentioned that he hoped to sub- mit a temporary scheme to the house for bringing the bill into operation this year by certain altera- tions of the register. Clause 32, which contains supplemental provi- sions as to parish meetings, was next considered, and after various amendments were disposed of it was ordered to stand part of the bill. A number of clauses were then run through at a great rate, two being omitted in order that the Government might substitute others. At length a stop was made at clause 45, which deals with the audit of accounts of district and parish councils. Commander Bethell moved that the audit take place yearly instead of half-yearly, but this was eventually withdrawn. Other amendments were negatived without a divi- sion, and the proceedings on the bill terminated at balf-past five, when the house adjourned.

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I PONTROBERT. EISTEDDFOD.-On Monday last a large and suc- cessful eisteddfod was held in the National Schools. The chairman was Dr. Humphreys, and the conductor was Mr. E. Rowlands. The following were the winners of the prizes :—Messrs Gittins (Llanfair), Humphreys (Llanw Idelan). Rowlands (Meifod), Griffiths (Llansrvniew), Owen and Morris (Llanfihangel). Ellis (Borth), R. Griffiths, E. Andrew, and R. Williams (Pontrobert), Mrs. Richards (Tanhouse), Mrs. Williams (Pontrobert), Miss Rogers, Miss Proudlove, and Miss Evans (Pontrobert), Miss Jones (Neuadd), Miss Evans (Tynycelyn), and Miss Jones (Pentre). The chief prize in the singing competition was won by the Pentrobert Choir. MARRIAGE OF MISS MAY JAMES, RECTORY. This marriage,which had been looked forward to with much interest in the neighbourhood of Pont- robert and surrounding district, was solemnized in Pontrobert Church on Thursday, Doc. 28th. The bridegroom is the Rev. John Daniel Timothy, B.A., Curate of Borth and Lianfi h.-in gel -,C,-ene u'rglyn, Cardiganshire, where he is highly respected and most popular. The bride is the second daughter of the Rev. D. Lloyd James, D.D., rector of Pont- robert (who has held the living fcr upwards of 40 years), and is highly esteemed, as also is her father, who is universally beloved by Churchpeople and Nonconformists alike. Prior to the ceremony the invited guests .were entertained to luncheon at the Rectory, and were afterwards driven to the church. Arches had been erected by the willing hands of village friyids at the entrance to the church and rectory. The first to arrive were the officiating clergy, the Rev. T. Davy Jones, M.A., of Corpus Christi College, Cam- bridge, and cousin of the bride: the RJLCarrog Jones, B.A., rector of Llangadfan tnJ'Rev. D. Davies, B.A., rector of Garthbeibo, who at once took up their respective positions at the .-altar. They were soon afterwards followed by the bride- groom and his best man, the Rev. T._ Llewelyn W illiams, B.A., curate of Carnarvon. Thênext to arrive were the invited guests among whoniwere The Rev. D. Lewis, rector of LIangyn iewvan d Mrs. Lewis, the Rev. Wilym Jones, M.A., vicar of Mejlod, the Rev. T. D. James, curate of Llanfair, and Mrs. James, Mr. Joseph Davies, solicitor, Aberystwyth, and Mrs. Davies, Mr. RichardSvans, B.A., Oxon, Mr. Herbert Evans, Dolanog, Air. Z. E. Jones, Llansantffraid, Mrs. Jones, Mathyrafal,. Mrs. Jones, Mathyrafal, Mrs. D. Carrog Jones, laangad- fan, Mrs. D. Davies. Garthbeibio, &c. After a short interval the bride accompanied by her father (who gave her away) and her bridesmaids, -Miss James (the bride's sister), Miss Price, Aber- gavenny (the bride's cousin), Miss lingby, Towyn, and Miss Eveleen Davies, Ahp'rvs? iw-th (the bride's neice), entered the sacred service over, the register was signed, and the happy couple received the congratulations of iherr friends. On leaving the church copious showers of rice were poured upon them by the parishioners and their many well-wishers, and they reached the Rectory amid volleys of firearms. A reception was subsequently held at the Rectory by _.Mrs. James, the bride's mother, when the parishioners and many others were hospitably entertained. Mr. Joseph Griffiths, Forge Mill, (the rector's churchwardem), on behalf of tho parishiomrs,'in an appropriate address, presented tho bride with a purse of gold. The bridegroom suitably responded, and the happy oouple shortly afterwards jcbrove away to Welshpool, en route for the Metropolis, where they intend to spend their honeymoon. The bride looked superb in her bridal gown pi cream cashmere and bengalene, edged with white .far-, and wore orange blossoms and veil. She.fc £ rried a lovely bouquet of white flowers, the gift _of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids wore b^Mitiiul e11 om. dresses of cream serge and ffodil. yellow silk, with black velvet picture hjyt^ |rfim»ed with ostrich plumes, and carried bor.and prayerbooks, the gifts of the bridegroom, Noxo presented them with handsomely bound. Bibles. The bride's travelling dress was grey velvet, "with jacket and ha* to match. The following is a list of the wedding presents •—Purse of gold, the parishioners of S^^mbert; brass central draught lamp, churc h and Sunday school, and parishioners of Llrmm-fpt; dining-room suite, etc.. Rev. D. LI. JftjfiPs, "JD.D.; house in Borth, Mrs. Dr. James; tea servica, 1-Mias James silver goblet, Mr. D. Hartwell James; dinner service, Mr. Walter James; silver fork, and cpoon, in case, Master Bertie .James; pair of carvers and rests, Mr. and Mrs. -,Price, •Abergavenny 5 -liand-pn-inted plaques, Miss .Price, Abergavenny; breakfast service, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Abeystwyth hangiug dower basket, "Miss Eveleen Davies photographs and frame-Q-Magters .Teddy and Gordon Davies; afternoon tea stable, Mrs. Rlingsby, Towyn; biscuit barrel, dtoyleys, and afternoon teacloth, Miss Slingsby, !Fbwyn; hand-painted photograph frame, Mrs.Herbert Morgan, Aberystwyth silver teapot, Mrs..Reed, Llanerfyl Rectory; silver sugar sifter, Miss Ethelwyn Reed; silver sugar tongs, Jtfasfcers Bennett and Gordon Reed; silver sugar -.basija, Mrs. and Miss Pe, Oswestry leather phgt&graph frame, Mrs. Arthur Minshall, Oswestry^eilver sugar basin, Mr. Thomas Rees, Llanerfyl; J^eapot stand, Mrs. Roberts, Llanerfyl; jamdieh,. Miss Susan Roberta, Llanerfyl; damask table „-eIotk, Miss Owen, Llanerfyl; sugar basin and prcam -jug, Miss Davies, Llanerfyl, cheque, Rev. D. and,Mrs. Carrog Jones, Llangadfan; pair of jsilver muffineers, Rev. D. and Mrs. Daviee, Q&rtJi&eibJo; cheque, Rev. and Mrs. Lewis, Llangy^g^ silver butter knife, broad knife, and board, Mi '(iriftiths, Dolbran; half-dozen silver tea spoons, Miss A. Evans, Pontrobert; pair of glass dishes, "Miases Rogers; couple of fowls, Mrs. Howells, Pnycoed; work basket, Rev. E Edwards, Trefegl s- I set of carvers, Rev. T. Williams, Carnarvon; kulings from Tennyson's Poems," and sugar sifjtjjg-Jiev. J. E. Williams, Carnarvon night dress cafifejffcdcfc'eoTnb bag, Rev. D. and Mrs. Williams, Talybonti; -vet of brass fire irons, Mrs. Richards, Rhiwlas, _Borth Livingstone's poems, Mrs. Bathurst, -Borth > handkerchief sachet. Miss Bathurst, Bortb-, -'Jump mat, Mrs. Roberts. Abordovey claret jxtg, Mrs. Bowen, Towyn Miss Morris, Tjfetehjiool; lace curtains, Mrs. J. Harden Jones, Borth waH bracket, Col. and Mrs. Robert Fielden,. Borth butter cooler, Mrs. Owen, Pontrobert: "water bottle, Miss Katie Owen fiower po* and .cake dish, Miss L. Yow, Pontrobert; couple of fowls, Mrs- Vow, Pontrobert; one doren towels and. £ >ae dozen serviettes, Mrs. Hamer and Mrs. Campbell iriamp, Miss Owen, Borth fish carvers, Mr. Fred .Duck, Penmark; silver toast rack, Miss Hide, ."Great Mariow; cheque and works of John Raskin, Rev. T. D. James, M.A. sugar sifter, Mrs. T. D, James, Llanfair; reading lamp, Mrs. Taylor, Borth; cheque, a friend; photograph frame, Rev. J. and Mrs. Wilym Jones. DOLFOR. RENT AUDIT.—The half-yearly rent audit on the Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire estates --of W. B. Pugh, Esq., J.P., was held at the Village Hotel, on Saturday last. The genial agent, J. E. jfoundley, Esq., C.C., presided at the dinner, whilst the duties of vice-chairman were shared by Mr. Jamiakpavies, and Mr. Chapman. The usual toasts were proposed and treated in the heartiest manner,"especially those of the squire, the vicar, and the agent. A splendid spread was put on the tables by Miss Davies. After dinner songs and dancing helped to brighten up a very jolly evening. DEATH OF AN OLD IN-HARITANT.-We.-are sorry to record the death of Mr. John Jandrell, OlcbOourt on December 22nd. Ho was highly respected by all who knew him, and the district has lost a very good friend and an excellent neighbour. His funeral on the 27th was largely attended by the numerous members of his family and his manv friends. On Sunday afternoon a very "appropriate sermon was preached by the vicar to acrowded congregation of mourners. AGRICULTURE CLASSFs.-Theso will be "started again on Wednesday, 10th inst., when a lecture will be given by C. Brynmor Jones, Esq., MT.R.A.S.E., Mr. D. Hamer, C.C., and others, have promised to take part m the discussions. -+- The official returns of the Welsh Presbyterian ? past year show that in England a, ere art' 1.282 churches connected with a V 204 conduct their services in e nglish language. The total church jnember- ship is said to be 139,648 (an increase of 2,283), and in addition 292,628 adherents, who are not com- municants. There are 192 004 in the Sunday schools, and 706 ordained preachers, of whom 482 have pastorates. The chapel debts are reported to be 9280,4,99. Boy ATTACKED BY A LiON.-At a fair held at the Garrison Field, Sunderland, on Monday, a boy named Williams Givens climbed ap the lion's-cage when the animal attacked him and lacerated his face and head. The lad was removed to the infirmary, where he remains in a serious state. The affair caused considerable excitement in the show, and there was a general stampede, many persons being knocked down and ann trampled upon. > X