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PETTY SESSIONS. YESTERDAY (FRIDAY). Before R. E. Jones, Esq. (in the chair), Captain E. Pryce-Jones, Hugh Lewis and Richard Jones, Esqrs. DRCNK AND DISORDERLY. Aubrey Morris, Ladywell Street, who did not appear, was summoned for being drunk and dis- orderly in Broad Street, Xewtown, on the 6th inst. —Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS. William Latham, of Cross Street, Xewtown, was summoned for being drunk on licensed premises, to wit, the Bell Inn, and the landlord, E. J. Scott, with supplying drink to a drunken person. Mr. Martin Woosnam appeared for the defence. P.S. Morgan deposed that on the 13th nit. at 8.20 p.m. he visited the Bell Inn, Llanllwchaiarn. In the front kitchen he found Latham sitting down with a pint measure in front of him, partly filled with ale. There was also in the room the defend- ant's (Scott) wife. He told her that Latham was drunk. Latham took hold of the measure and was about to drink the contents when he (witness) took it from him. He then enquired for Mr. Scott, who was in a back room. He told him of Latham's condition, and asked him why he served him. He replied Well, I don't think he is so drunk." Latham afterwards retired. In leaving the house the latter had to steady himself against the wall. When Scott said he did not think he was so drunk, he (witness) said the man was staggering drunk. He again saw Latham, in the company of another man, near the Post Office. He followed him into the Surgery of Dr. Palmer. By Mr. Woosnam Before Latham said a word he told him that he was drunk. His going to the Bell was not to enquire about Latham, but with reference to information he had received. Latham was very drunk, but he did not assist him, because he did not ask for it. Latham was quiet when he spoke to Mrs. Scott about Latham's condition, she replied that she knew nothing about it because she had only just come from Llanbadarn. He w ould swear that he did not hear Mrs. Scott say that there was nothing the matter with the man. When Mrs. Scott said in the passage he was not drunk, he replied that he was and that he could go to a doctor to see whether he was drunk. Latham did not say If you say I'm drunk I will go to a doctor to see whether it is true." Mr. Woosnam: Why did you not mention the doctor incident in your examination in chief ? P.S. Morgan Because I thought it was a waste of time. Mr. Woosnam Well, I don't think so, neither will their worships. It is they who have to try the case and not ycu. fhey therefore want the whole facts. Dr. Palmer said that the man Latham was brought to his surgery after eight o'clock on the evening in question. There were two men with him. He was asked to pronounce whether he was drunk or not. He examined him and came to the conclusion that he was the worse for drink. By Mr. Woosnam P.S. Morgan entered while Latham was there, and in his presence said, I charge that man with being drunk." He was talking to the men when the sergeant came m. The sergeant left almost immediately. Witness added that had he passed Latham on the street he would not have observed him to be the worst for drink. If Latham had exercised the same power of control before six or seven licensed victuallers as he did before him (witness) he would certainly think that both Mr. and Mrs. Scott would have served him with a glass of beer. While Latham was under examination he appeared to be nerving himself up for the purpose. Alcohol affected people differently. He was not aware of the particular reaction exercised upon Latham through his coming out into the air, but the atmosphere might have had an exciting or steadying influence over him. Miriam Jones also gave evidence to the effect that on the evening in question she saw Latham coming out of the Bell drunk. By Mi. Woosnam The sergeant spoke to her the night before last in Broad Street about giving evidence there that day, and also a couple of occasions previously. She did not wish to place her opinion against Dr. Palmer's. Lottie Thomas was called, and in the course of her examination, P.S. Morgan charged Mr. Woosnam with mis- leading the witness. Mr. Woosnam said he must request the sergeant to withdraw the remark. He was not often charged like that. P.S. Morgan withdrew the accusation. Mr. Woosnam afterwards remarked that if the sergeant did not know his position he must be taught it. Agnes Lewis gave corroborative evidence. This concluded the case for the prosecution, and the Court adjourned for luncheon. The Bench resumed their seats at 2-30 o'clock. The defendant Scott was called and said that when P.S. Morgan entered his house on the day in question he was in the bar. Latham was in his house when the sergeant entered. He drew Latham a pint of beer that evening, and that was all that was served to him in his house. The pint was that referred to by the sorgeant. When he saw the sergeant the latter asked how long Latham had been there, and he replied about a couple of hours. The next thing he saw was Latham in the passage. The sergeant told Latham to go to a doctor and if he was allright it would beallright for him (wit- ness). He noticed no signs of drunkenness as the effect of the pint of beer he had served him with. At any ra.te if any drunkenness was upon him it was not from the effects of what he had at his (wit- ness's) haute. The sergeant never charged him with permitting drunkenness in the house, and never spoke to him until the receipt of the summons. By P.S. Morgan Latham sat in his house for two hours with only the one pint of beer he served him with. Witness was not prepared to swear that Latham was not in his house all day. Mrs. Latham had never been to his house cautioning him not to serve her husband with beer. He would swear that P.S. Morgan said nothing to him about Latham's condition. Replying to the Chairman, witness said it was about !-ix o'clock that Latham was supplied with the pint of beer. Alice Scott, wife of the defendant Scott, corrobor- ated the evidence of her husband. Friend Baxter, brother-in-law to the defendant Scott, deposed to taking Latham to the doctor. He needed no support on the way to the surgery. Cross examined by P.S. Morgan He did not ask a man named Parry to help. P.S. Morgan Did you not say to Latham" Now then Latham. straighten up" Baxter That's a fabrication your worships, that's a bogie (roars of laughter). Mrs. Lacy Parry and the defendant Latham also gave evidence, this bringing to a close the case for the defence. Mr. Woosnam, in summing up, admitted that this enquiry, to say the least of it, was a very ex- haustive one. The only point of difference that existed between the parties was really whether or not Latham was drunk on the day in question. They then came to the further question, whether, supposing he was drunk, the drunkenness arose from the effects of the drink he had at the Bell. Then, of course, the innkeeper was not liable for permitting drunkenness under the section. He ohen reviewed the evidence at length, laying special stress upon the doctor's depositions. The Bench retired to consider their verdict, and on their return, after an absence of twenty minutes, the Chairman said the majority of the Bench were of opinion that the case was proved, and therefore Latham would be fined 5s and costs, and Scott £2 and costs, the license to be endorsed. Much interest was manifested in the case, the hearing of which lasted four hours. The court was crowded all the time.

OSWESTRY. I THE NEW MAYOR.—It is rumoured that Dr. Lewis, or, on his refusal, Mr. Watkin T. Jones will probably be the new Mayor. THE CEMETERY.—The ground consecrated in 1862 being covered with graves, the Secretary of State has approved of the division of the ground then unappropriated into consecrated and uncon- secrated portions, and the Bishop of St. Asaph has fixed Monday next at 3-30 for the consecration. SERIOCS ACCIDENT AT THE CAMBRIAN WORKS.— On Tuesday morning as John Varley, of Upper c Church Street, a labourer, was pinching a new crane at the Cambrian Railway Works, he was, by some means, caught by the crane, which was hoisted on a waggon, and was crushed against a wall, sustaining injuries so serious that he had at once to be removed to the Cottage Hospital, where it was found that he was suffering from fractured ribs and shoulder, and lacerated hands. Dr. Blaikie is attending him, and he is progressing as favourably as can be expected. FOUND DROWNED.—Earlv on Tuesday morning the body of a woman, afterwards identified as Elizabeth Camm, aged forty-four, wife of John Camm, fruiterer, Conay Green, Oswestry, was dragged from the Canal at Hindford. The 119 attention of some men who were passing about seven a.m. was drawn to a basket at the side of the Canal, and, procuring a boat hook, the body of a woman was found. The body was removed to a farm near. WAIFS AND STRAYS SALE OF WORK.—On Wed- nesday afternoon a sale of work took place in the Castle Street Mission Room, in aid of the funds for the benefit of St. Nicholas Home for crippled children, when there was a large attendance, chiefly ladies and the children of Miss Mickleburgh's school, with several others. There was a great variety of work exhibited, done by children, which reflected great credit upon them. Amongst the other interesting novelties was a dressed doll com- petition, and prizes were won by Miss Emily G. Rogers, Miss Alice McKierniu, Miss B. M. Itedfern, and Miss Ethelwya B. Reid. There was a musical drill performance by the same young ladies, the intricate mazes of which they successfully accom- plished. The stallholders were Miss Tyley, Miss Fox, Miss Jones, Miss Brook, Miss Little, Miss Price, Miss Finchett-, and a large number of assistants, composed of members of the Oswestry Branch of the Children's Union. WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.- There was a large num- ber of cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, and pigs at the Smithfield on Wednesday. The average prices were for beef 6d to 6;td per lb, mutton 7d to 8d, veal 7d to 7d, and pigs 8s to 8s 6d per score lbs. Messrs. Whitfield and Son sold 113 cattle and calves, and 1,074 sheep and pigs. Mr. J. C. McKie sold 61 cattle and 521 sheep and lambs. Messrs. Parry, Dawson, Batho, and Co., and Messrs. Bavley and Tinniswood had their usual auctions. INCORPORATION, MONDAY.—Present: Mr. W. Griffiths, in the chair, Rev. T. M. Bulkeley-Owen, Messrs. W. H. G. Weaver, T. Whitfield, J. Sands, N. Price, J. Richards, W. Humphreys, J. M. Hughes, and J. Wainwright, with Messrs. J. C. Bull, clerk, and C. H. Bull, deputy clerk.—The number in the House in the first week of the fortnight was 138, against 145 last year, the number in receipt of out- relief 273, against 313 last year, and the amount so expended E23 5s. 9d. against SIS 19s. Id. In the sec- ond week the number in the House was 142, against 148 last year, the number relieved out of doors was 285, against 283, and the amount so expended was zE17 6s. 8d. against zE16 16s. 7d. The number of tramps for the fortnight was 260.-The Clerk pres- ented the resolutions adopted at the Vagrancy Con- ference at Shrewsbury.—Mr. Bulkeley-Owen said it struck him that most of those who spoke at the Conference knew nothing of the question. A con- ference of masters of Workhouses and Superinten- dents of police would have resulted in something.

COUNTY COURT. THURSDAY. Before His Honour Judge Harris Lea. DAVIES v. PRITCHARD AND PRITCHARD. Mr. R. H. Ellis made an application with regard to John Davies, Trederwen, Llandrinio, against Wm. Pritchard and his wife Martha, of St. Martins. He said the action was to recover from the defend- ants the possession of an agreement or document, which was entered into by plaintiffs and defendants. The female defendant was a niece of the plaintiff, and some time ago she was discovered to be in an interesting condition, as alleged by the defendant, Wm. Pritchard. It was arranged that Pritchard should marry her, and that Davies should pay JE150 and give them some document which would secure a sum of X50 more on his (Davies's) death. It appeared that a promissory note for X150 was paid to the defendants on June 18, 1890, and also one for zC50 on the same date, so that the JE50 was received during Davies's lifetime. Plaintiff gave them stock to the value of £ 25. Plaintiff now wanted the document returned. Defendant declined to give it up, and plaintiff took out a summons to get possession of the note promising £ 50, and after the summons was served Mr. Jackson, who appeared for the defendants, said they were quite willing to give the document up. He now applied for his costs. Mr. Jackson said plaintiff was not entitled to the agreement, but only to the promissory note. His Honour declined to give costs. Mr. Jackson applied for his costs, which his Honour refused. ACTION AGAINST AUCTIONEERS. In this case John Rees, butcher, of Llansaint- ffraid, sued Bayley and Tinniswood, auctioneers, Oswestry, for E2 8s, the amount paid for a calf. Mr. R. H. H. Ellis appeared for the defence. The plaintiff said that he bought a calf from Messrs Bayley and Tinniswood at Oswestry Smith- field, and paid Mr. Bayley X2 8s for it. He re- p ceived a pass for it. When David Jones, the Maen, whom he had asked to fetch the calf, went for it, the calf was not to be found. He asked the defendants to return him the money, but they refused. Cross-examined One of the conditions of sale was that each lot was at the purchaser's risk at the fall of the hammer. He gave the pass to a porter named Fardoe, and told him to delivei the calf to Mr. Jones, the Maen. David Jones gave corroborative evidence. He said that the porter told him someone else had already had the calf. Fardoe, the porter, said he gave the calf up to a man he did not know, but he thought Daniel Jones was the man. The Defendant Bayley also gave evidence. He a t^'e *acts> 'jUt denied liability. His Honour said the important point was that i ar oe, a servant of the defendants, was given the P^ss> and he was obliged to produce the calf. The ame was clearly cn the auctioneers or their servant. Judgment for the plaintiff, with costs. A HORSE-DEALER'S BARGAIN. JURY CASE. A case heard by jury was that in which Charles Kynaston, Innkeeper Oswestry brought action totscdealer, to recover £ 6 Is., in respect to the purchase of a horse Mr Graham barrister (instructed by lr. R. if. Ellis), appeared defended n and Mr. W. Hollo^f Bott, the^iSu^aitrSe?4 had purchased the horse for £ 4, resold ^he horse to the defendant, and the nrice f nor»e £ 6 10s„ of which 2s was to be returned a°s 1ush money The horse was taken away by the defend ant and removed to his place. The following dav it was returned to the plaintiff. The horse when it came back was not in the state in which it wa when it was sent. It was lame, and had evidently had a kick or some injury. Plaintiff sent it to the Queen's Hotel yard, and gave defendant notice that it was there at his expense. The plaintiff bore out this statement. He said that when the horse was sent back it was dead lame, and could hardly walk. He afterwards sold the horse to a Mr. Studley. He paid £ 1 2s 6d for livery, and 10s 6d to a veterinary surgeon. By Mr. Bott-The animal would be worth £150 if it was all right. He did not say to Mr. Parry that if he did not like her he could bring her back. She had had a rupture of the vagina, but that did not prevent her working. There was no offensive smell arising from it. Edward Studley, farmer, who afterwards bought the mare, said a previous owner gave X85 for her. Mr. John Lloyd, veterinary surgeon, Oswestry, said he examined the mare on August 2nd. She was suffering from an inflamed wound in the off fore leg, and was lame. Mr. Bott said the defence on the whole of the claim was that there never was a complete bargain for the sale of the horse. The agreement was that if complainant did not like the horse he could bring it back. The defect of lameness was not caused while in possession of Mr. Parry. The defendant said that when the complainant offered to sell the horse he (defendant) was three parts drunk. The horse was trotted out in the yard, and complainant agreed to take £ 6 10s. for it. Witness offered to pay him, and Kynaston said never nlÎnd, if you don't like it (the mare), bring it back." When witness found out the rupture he took the animal back and said he would not have it. J. Roberts,, groom, corroborated defendant's statement, that complainant said he could bring the horse back if he did not like it. John Morgan, Beatrice Street, blacksmith, spoke as to the offensive state of the mare. He shod her for the defendant. Mr. Graham held that even if there was a con- ditional bargain the fact of having the horse shod was an act of ownership. Also defendant did not send the horse back in the state lie had it in. His Honour summed up the case. The jury having retired a short time, gave a verdict for the amount claimed with Dosts. A COMPANY PROMOTER'S EXPENSES. This was an action brought by Mr. Robert Kay, director of an Oswestry brick and tile company, against the Black Park Colliery Co., Ruabon, to recover the sum of X7 17s. for expenses incurred as a witness. Mr. R. H. Ellis appeared for the plainantiff, and Mr. Kendrick, Ruapon, for the defence. Mr. Ellis, in his statement, said that in June last the Black Park Colliery Co. brought an action at Chester against the Oswestry Brick, Tile, and Terra Cotta Co., of which defendant was a director. He received a subpoena from the Black Park Co., and attended at Chester for four days. He claimed £ 1 Is. for each day and the rest for expenses out of pocket. The plaintiff having confirmed the facts, in cross-examination said he was a shareholder and director of the defendant company. He would not have attended except on a subpoena. He was never in consultation at Chester with the defend- ant's counsel. He considered himself a pro- fessional man. The return second fare to Chester from Oswestrv was 8s 6d. On the second day of the trial he asked Mr. Kendrick, who was for the plainantiff, whether he should attend there any more, and was told to go to h He did not, however, follow this advice, but came to Chester the two following days. He was not called as a witness. Mr. Kendrick, in addressing the Court, said that it had been laid down that no witness could recover for loss of time except a professional man, which plaintiff was not. They had paid 13 3s into court. His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for the X3 3s. CROCKERY DISPUTE. Max Emeranuel and Co., London, china dealers, claimed £ 6 2s from Wm. Arnold, marine stores, Oswestry, balance due for a crate of crockery. Mr Graham was for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Ellis defended. The defence was that the crate in dis- pute was delivered to defendant's mother, who disposed of the goods. Judgment for the plaintiffs with costs. A MONEY-LENDER'S TRANSACTIONS.—206 PER CENT. In this action Jonas Gordon, trading as Gordon and Sons, money lenders, of Birmingham, claimed from John Brown, farmer, of Selattyn, the sum of JE35 balance of a loan. Mr. Graham represented the plaintiff, and Mr. Bott was for the defence. In opening the case, Mr. Graham said that on 26th April, 1893, the defendant met Mr. J. A. Rennie, the local agent of the plaintiff, at Oswes- try, where he attends every Wednesday. Negotiations were entered into between Mr. Rennie and the defendant, and a loan of zE50 was arranged between them. Defendant received.240, and a note was drawn up payable in three months. On July 29th the note not having been paid, a renewal was agreed to for a further three months, to which defendant put his mark, being unable to write, and his wife signed. A further sum of zElO was paid for commission. The plaintiffs were paid X15 in October, C35 being then due, and X7 was paid to allow this to run on. The bill on which they now sued was signed on January 31st. Defendant had filed an affidavit denying that he had made his mark to this bill. They admitted that X46 altogether had been paid by the defend- ant to Mr. Rennie. John Allen Rennie, of Shrewsbury, stated that he acted as agent for Messrs Gordon and Sons. He substantiated the statement of counsel. It was not true that any agreement was made with the defendant to pay 25 per cent. interest. A bill was signed on May 2nd, but he did not know where it was. After further consideration, witness said what he had just said was incorrect. Cross-examined There were no other members of the firm except Jonas Gordon. It was not con- nected with Isaac Gordon. Mr. Bott Are you a money lender yourself ? Witness (after some hesitation): No, I am not. Mr. Bott: Well, you listen to this advertisement "A retired trades- man, having a large sum of uninvested capital, will lend the same in sums of from X10 to £1,000 to all classes of genuine borrowers at low interest, entirely on their own note of hand. Re-payable as arranged, or the principal can remain at interest. Strictest privacy and honourable treat- ment guaranteed. Before applying elsewhere apply to lr. J. A. Rennie (actual lender), 24, Chester-street, Shrewsbury. Wednesdays at 1, King-street, Oswestry." His Honour Then it is untrue that you are the actual lender ? Witness (with hesitation) Yes, it is. It is not my money. He told Brown so at the time he borrowed monev. Mr. Bott: Do you consider 25 per cent a low rate of interest ? I consider it a low rate on a promissory note. Are you surprised to hear that you were .asking for 206 per cent. per annum ? Witness: I have not gone into it. I did not promise that the interest should be only 25 per cent. Continuing, witness said that the bill dated January 26th was not signed on that date. Mr. Bott said the advertisement contained as many lies as could be got into a short paragraph. He had set up a case which if proved would show that Mr. Rennie had committed a crime. The affidavit clearly stated that the defendant never made his mark to the bill. He asked the pro- tection of the Court for a man who could not write his name. The defendant, John Brown, said he could neither read nor write. He asked the plaintiff at first for a loan of £ 100. The bill was not read over to him, but the money was lent at 25 per cent per annum. Having mentioned the sums he paid on account, the amount being as stated by the plaintiff, he said that cn January 30th this year he refused to sign a bill of exchange. He had never made his mark to a bill except the first one. Mrs. Alice Brown said she had never signed a bill of exchange for her husband or herself. Mr. Bott said that if the bill of exchange given in May was in existence it was a discharge of the previous bill, on which action could not, therefore, be brought. He asked his Honour for judgment for the defendant, and that the documents should be impounded. Mr. Graham, summing up for the plaintiff, asked if his Honour could believe that a money-lender would lend money at 25 per cent. per annum without stating it on the bill. The amount of the instalments paid showed that they were for in- terest, and not off the principal. His Honour, in giving judgment, said the case was largely a question of credibility of evidence. He had positive evidence on one point and satis- factory evidence on another that he could not trust Mr. Rennie. His advertisement stated that he was the actual lender, which was not a fact. Then Mr. Rennie first swore that a new bill was given in May, contradicted himself more than once, and finally said it was given at the end of April. He (the Judge) much doubted whether the bill of January 26th here Mr. Brown's mark or was signed by his wife. Judgment was accordingly for the defendant, with costs.

MONTGOMERY. I.O.G.T.—An entertainment, promoted by the newly-formed local branch of the above was held in the Town Hall last (Friday) evening. There was a large audience, which included a number of the members and officials of the order wearing their regalia. The chair was occupied by Mr. Edward Jones, District Chief Templar, Welshpool, who was supported by Mr. W. Cooke, C.W.S., Newtown, and Mr. J. Pryce Jones, Welshpool. The evening's entertainment was provided by the popular entertainer, My. J. Stanford, of Wrexham, who was accompanied on the harmonium by Mr. Alfred Jones, Welshpool, in his musical sketches. At au interval in the programme an impressive address was given by Alderman Cooke, Newtown. GOOD TEMPLARY.—A meeting was held at the National Schools on Tuesday evening with the object of forming a branch of the I.O.G.T. at Mont- gomery. Up to a few years ago a Lodge existed in the town, but it died away upon the death of its mainstay, the late Mr. John Smith. The present meeting was to resuscitate the old lodge, and there was a good attendance, about twenty being present. Mr. Edward Jones, C.T., Welshpool, presided. It rt-as decided to form a lodge, and all present were enrolled as members by the chairman, and Messrs. R. Brown, D.G., Newtown, E.Watkins, I O.G.T, New- town, Ashford Owen, F.S., Welshpool. The follow- ing were appointed officers of the newly-formed lodge:—W.C.T., Mr. Benjamin F. Morgan L.D., Mr. Maurice Jones W.F.S., Mr. LI. Barnaby; W.C,, Mr. C. Morris; W.M., Mr. C. H. Jones W.D.M., Mr. C. Salter; W.Sen., Mr. F. Turner W.G., Mr. H. Morris W.S., Master W. J. Jones W.A.S., Mr. J. LI. Powell; W.V.T., Mrs. Maurice Jones W.T., Mr. A. Beedles P.W.C.T., Mr. W. Whittingham. The meetings are to be held at the schoolroom each Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO COUNCILLOR THOMAS WILLIAMS. A public meeting was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening to consider the question of making a presentation to Mr. Thomas Williams, of Stalloe, who is shortly leaving the neighbourhood. Rev. Edward Brown, rector, was voted to tha chair, and amongst those present were Messrs. E. Lang- ford, Chirbury Hall, H. Jones, Sutton, W. Langford, Walcot, E. H. Morris, and B. Poole, Cllirbury, Salter, J. Tipping, C. P. Davies, G. J. Clipstow, Dragon Hotel, W. Vaughan, Ayton, J. Mickleburgh, J. Edwards, Railway Station, S. Miller, Abermule, T. H. George, C. B. Williams, A. Vaughan, William Jones, &c. The CHAIRMAN, after detailing the object of the meeting, said he was very sorry that they were losing Mr. Williams from the parish, as he had been a friend to all and a great helper in the parish. It was their wish to give Mr. Williams some kind of a testimonial, and he invited the views of those who from longer acquaintance with Mr. Williams were better versed in the matter than he was. Mr. E. H. MORRIS, Chirbury, testified to Mr. Williams' valuable services to the neig-hbourhood, and expressed his sympathy with the object ot the meeting. Mr. H. JONES, Sutton, said that as a fellow agriculturist with Mr. Williams, he could testify to the respect and esteem in which he was held in the district. He (the speaker) disclaimed the rumour that the testimonial was prompted by partisan bias, and said that whatever Mr Williams' political views were he was an honourable opponent. Mr. C. S. PRYCE, Town Clerk, endorsed Mr. Jones' remarks, and said it was with the deepest regret that he viewed the approaching departure of Mr. Williams. A telegram was read from,,Col., Harrisonr Mayor of Montgomery, regretting his inability to attend, as he was away in Scotland. The appointment of collectors was then, on the suggestion of the CHAIRMAN, proceeded with, and twelve were appointed, representing all the sur- rounding localities, and going as* far afield as Shrewsbury and Dorrington, Salop. It was decided that the collectors should form the Testimonial Committee, and that Col. Harrison, Mr. N. W. Fairies-Humphreys, and the Rector, be asked to also act on such committee; Mr. C. S. Pryce consented to act as hon. secre- tary, and it was arranged that the books should be brought in on November 5th.

LLANFAIR. BAPTIST MEETING.—On Tuesday evening the annual preaching meeting was held. The preachers that evening were Rev. Griffiths, Llanidloes, and Rev. Jones, Llanelly. There was a very large con- gregation. On Wednesday tho meeting commenced at 10 a.m., the preachers being Rev. Williams, Corwen, and Rev. David Hughes, Cwmbelan. The afternoon meeting took place at 2 p.m., Rev. Jones, Llanelly, and Rev. Williams, Corwen, officia- ting. The congregations at these meetings were not so numerous. The evening meeting was held at 6 p.m., when Rev. Jones, Llanelly, and Rev. Griffiths, Llanidloes, preached to a large and very attentive congregation. MONTGOMERYSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY SPORTS. On Tuesday the Llanfyllin Troop met at Llanfair and held their annual sports. The troopers assembled at 12.30 p.m., near the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, where the Llanfair brass band played a selection of music under- the leadership of Mr. Thomas Richards. Soon afterwards they were in- spected by Captains R. H. W. Wynn and C. T. Dugdale. They then, preceded by the band, marched in fileto a field near the Wesleyan Chapel,, kindly lent for the occasion by Mrs. Jones, Mount Farm, where a large number of the inhabit- ants of the town and neighbourhood had collected to witness the sports,, in which many of them took great interest. Captains Wynn and Dugdale acted as judges, and Sergt.-Major Joyce as starter. The competitions in many instances were very warmly contested,, especially the tent pegging. RESULTS. Heads and Posts.-I, John Edwards, Llanged- wyn.; 2, Qr.-Master Jones, Llanfair; 3, Thomas E. Jones, Melinddol; 4, Wm. Roberts, Llanfyllin. Turk's head.-l, John Edwards; 2, Qr.-Master Jones;. 3, Thomas E. Jones; 4, R. F. Thomas, Llwydiarth. Tilting the ring—1, Thomas E. Jones; 2, Edwin Jones, Llanodiau 3, John Edwards 4, Qr.-Master Jones. Lemon cutting. 1, Qr.-Master Jones; 2, Wm. Roberts, Llanfyllin; 3, Robert Evans, Cwmllwynog; 4, Thomas E. Jones. Tent pegging.—1, Thomas E. Jones, 2, R. F. Thomas; 3, Thomas Astley, Llaufair; 4, Edwin Jones. Umbrella and Cigar race.-I, R. F. Thomas; 2, Edwin Jones; 3, Qr.-Master Jones. Heads and posts (consolation trial)—1, Thomas Astley; 2, Robert Evans; 3, Wm. Roberts. After the sports the men were formed in files and marched to the town, headed by the band, and dismissed. At about 5-30 p.m. they re-assembled at the olub room of the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, where a capital dinner was provided by the hostess, Mrs. Hughes. Capt. Dugdale occupied the chair, and Capt. Wynn the vice-chair. There were also present: Messrs Thomas Jones, Tan House, J. Ll. Humphreys, Richard Bowen, Wood, Allt- issa, and W. Watkin, Pantgwyn.—After the cloth had been removed, the Chairman proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which were well received.—The Chairman next gave The Bishops, Clergy, and Ministers of all denominations."—Sergt W. Owen next proposed the Health of Captain Dugdale."—The toast was received with musical honours."—Captain Dugdale, in responding, said he was always glad to meet them on all occasions, especially on occasions like the present.—Mr. Thos. Joneslproposed the" Health of Captain Wynn."—This toast was also received with musical honours and three cheers.—Capt. R. H. W. Wynn suitably responded, and in turn proposed Success to the Llanfyllin Troop," coupling therewith the name of Quarter-Master Jones.—Quarter-Master Jones briefly responded, and gave a song, Two little girls in blue."—Mr. Thomas Jones proposed the "Health of Sergt.-Major Joyce."—Sergt.-Major Joyce replied, and acknowledged the assistance he had received from the committee in getting up the sports, at the same time specially mentioning Quarter-Master Jones and Sergt. Owen of the Guilsfield Troop.—Captains Wynn and Dugdale, having to meet the train for Welshpool,:retired at this point, and Sergt.-Major Joyce took the chair, and, assisted by Quarter-Master Jones, proceeded to distribute the prizes.—A vote of thanks to the hostess, Mrs. Hughes, for the excellent repast, was proposed by Sergt.-Major Joyce and seconded by Sergt. Owen.—After spending a most enjoyable evening, the company separated. CASTLE CAEREINION. CHORAL SOCIETY.—On Wednesday, a meeting was held in the Parish Room to consider the advisability of forming a Choral Society for the district. Mr. E. Jones presided, and a resolution was unanimously passed that a society be formed, bearing the name of the United Choral Society." The following were duly elected its officers: Chair- man, Mr. E. Jones, treasurer, Mr. Walter Colley, hon. secretary, Mr. R. Evans. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The harvest festival took place in the Parish Church yesterday when services were held at 3 and 7 p.m. On entering the little church one could not fail to be struck with the beautiful decorations, which were of a most unique and admirable character, and reflected gred credit on the decorators, viz., Mrs. and Miss Evans, The Rectory, Mrs. Tow, and Miss Emily Powell. The following sent contributions of flowers, corn, &c., Captain Pryce (Cyfronydd), Mrs. Colley (Penybryn), Mr. Embei-ton, Mr. P. Higgins (Coedycwm), Mrs. Gittins (Golfa), Mrs. Pryce (Dry Hall), and Mr. Thomas. The preacher for the occasion was Rev J. rancis Rees (Ruthin). The singing was very good at each of the services, and Miss Evans accompanied on the organ iu a most able manner.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE. BY TELEGRAPH. Friday Midnight. THE CHURCH CONGRESS. After a devotional meeting in tho Cathedral and the passing in the Chapter House resolutions of thanks for Exeter's welcome and hospitality the Congress, in one section, discussed the bad effects °f party spirit on religious life m the churc which spirit was, however, declared to exis ,no louger to the same extent as before. In the other section Christian Ethics were laudatorily contrasted with other ethical systems. FOUND WITH HIS THROAT CUT. Mr. Herbert Lewis, of Glasgow Technical College, formerly Professor of Anatomy, Edinburgh e eri nary College, was found in his lodgings a ir cudbright to day with his throat cut. A a a r sult, however, is not anticipated. DISASTER AT SEA. The Press Association's Qucenstown corre ] dent saya that news reached there to ay_ total loss on the Crocus reef on September the British ship Brandon and the drowning Of thirteen men and captain, only three em0 after a terrible struggle with the f "Brandon" was a Uverpool barqu^Q^ Pascagoula with timbei. She terrific hurricane, and many f washed overboard This fate befell the captain and wasnea oveiooara. d been prevlously a rseaman both of whom crippled, tbe orm happened during the the latter bo g • vessel sank with the mght, and at daybreak Warren (Wqo1_ wSh(U Wm Spofforth, and Leonard Lax were washed ashore, and they believe the remainder washed as ore, perished. THE CHARITY COMMISSIONERS. The report of the Select Committee appointed to consider the desirability of the Charity Com- missioners action being brought more directly under Parliamentary control is issued to-day. The Committee have agreed that tie control of endow- ment should be added to the functions of the new Minister of Education, as recommended by previous committees of the House. The Committee pro- pose that such minister should be responsible for schemes presented to Parliament. It is also re- commended that the Minister should have general supervision of endowed schools. DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN TRAINER. Mr. Sherwood, senr., the well-known trainer, died at Newmarket, to-day. PUTTING PARAFFIN ON THE FIRE. Alice Lavender, a servant at Peckham, poured paraffin on the fire this morning to make it burn, when flames suddenly shot out setting her clothes alight. She was terribly burnt and died before medical assistance could arrive.

LLANFYLLIN. Towx COUNCILLORS.—The retiring members of the Council this year are Messrs. Robert Henry Jones, Edward Roberts, John Ellis, and Robert Jones. Although the 1st November is drawing nigh, there is no talk of a contest, and in all probability the above named gentlemen will be returned unopposed. ALL SAINTS' CHCRCH.—The Harvest Thanks- giving services were held at All Saints' Church, Efelycwm, on Wednesday last.English service in the afternoon and Welsh in the evening. The sacred edifice had been prettily decorated for the occasion by the following ladies, namely, Mrs. Jones, The Rectory; Miss Slatter, Llwyn; Mrs. Roberts, Efelycwm; Miss H. Lewis, Cwm; Mrs. Evans, Tynycelyn; and Mrs. Jones, Tynycelyn. Flowers and corn were kindly sent by Mr. Lomax, Mr. Dugdale, Mr. Roberts, Efelycwm; Mrs. Evans, Tynycelyn; and Mr. Lewis, Cwm. Rev. David Jones, Llaurhaiadr, preached eloquent and im- pressive sermons at both services. The prayers and lessons were taken by the Rector. The services, especially the evening service, were well attended.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THURSDAY. Present: Messrs Evan Evans (chairman), John Jones (ex-officio), Wm. Roberts (vice-chairman), Evan Roberts, Thomas Roberts, J. T. Williams, John Hughes, Robert Richards, B. Beddoes, J. Ryle, David Evans, David Pryce, John Ashford, and John Jones, Guilsfield; with Mr. W. A. Pughe, clerk. THE ASSAULT ON THE NURSE. The MASTER reported that on the 27th Septem- ber last, Elizabeth Gethin, the infant nurse, had been assaulted by the late porter outside the walls of the Workhouse. The porter left on that evening. In consequence of her injuries the nurse had been unable to attend to her duties, and ho had been obliged to engage another woman. The porter was to be brought before the Magistrates that day at the Town Hall. ELECTION OF PORTER. In reply to the advertisement for a new porter nine applications were received. These were weeded down to three, viz., John Marsden, Cardiff, Robert Morgan, Rhondda Valley, and E. F. Green, Llandrinio. After a lengthy discussion it was decided to appoint John Marsden, subject to satisfactory answers being received in reply to certain ques- tions, which the Guardians thought advisable to ask. THE ASSAULT AT THE WORKHOUSE. On Thursday William Evans, late porter at the house was again brought up on remand, before John Jones and Thomas Jones, Esqrs., charged with having insulted and with doing grievous bodily harm to Elizabeth Gethin, infant nurse at the Union, on the evening of September 27th last. Elizabeth Gethin said I am infant nurse at the Llanfyllin Union Workhouse. On September 27th last, I was at Llanfyllin, and saw William Evans there. He had been porter at the Workhouse, and had left his place that day. I met him about a quarter to seven in the evening at the Cambrian Inn. I remained there about a quarter of an hour, and then went to the station. He came there also. We then came from there, and he went for some whiskey. I waited for him he passed on the road without seeing me, and I walked slowly down. This was about nine o'clock. When I got at the entrance gate at the Workhouse, he came out. He said where have you been, you have come down the road with someone." I said no I have not, I have been waiting for you, and I walked slowly down." He theu knocked me down three or four times with his fist, and with his umbrella knocked me across the head. He said that 1. had been deceitful in not leaving the same day. We had both given notice to leave. He kept knocking me down and I tried to get in through the gate. He struck me once on the left side of the forehead, and once on the right side of my forehead with his fist, then on my right side. When L was on the ground he knocked me about the head with his umbrella (the handle produced is part of the um- brella he used). This occurred, about half-past nine o'clock. We had not had a quarrel before leaving Llanfyllin. We had been on friendly terms for the last three months. I understood- that was what he was alluding to, when he said You have been coming down the road with someone else." When he assaulted me I called out to him What do you mean, porter ? I did not cry for help, I was unable to do so. After beating me he let me go, and I went in to the workhouse. I saw John Williams the acting porter and I told him what had occnrrcd. Upon being asked whether he had any questions to ask witness, prisoner said Xo, I know nothing about it." ° M. A. Jones said that on the 27th September she saw Elizabeth Gethin pass her house about a quarter past nine. Her house was about a quarter of a mile from the workhouse. She was alone and witness did not speak to her. She saw the prisoner pass the same way five or ten minutes afterwards. She said Good night," but made no reply. Witness could not tell whether he was drunk or sober. He was running on his tip-toes, and he had an umbrella. John Williams, an inmate at the Llanfyllin Workhouse, said that on September 27 he was acting as porter at the house from 9-30 to 10 o'clock that evening. He was in the porter's lodge. He heard a woman screaming, and he also heard a woman say Leave me alone." He went to the door, but heard nothing. He saw Elizabeth Gethin come in three or four minutes after he had heard the scream. Her face was covered wit blood. She said He has almost killed »e. 6 did not name anyone. Prisoner I know nothing about it, T Thomas Aubrey Jones, the master a Jffomhor fyllin Workhouse, said that on the 27 el Elizabeth Gethin left the workhouse at p. • According to the regulations the time Joi herto return would be 10 o'clock. He saw her that evenat five minutes to ten in the entrance ha 1 at the workhouse. Her face was covered with blood her hair was disarranged, and blood was running down her hair. In reply to his question •is to what had happened she said He has abused me frightfully." She did not say who he took it for granted whom she meant. Prisoner had been porter at the workhouse uritil that afternoon. He had resigned, and had left his situation. Elizabeth Gethin had also given notice of her resignation, Gethin had also given notice of her resignation, but had withdrawn it. In consequence of what she told him he went out to the entrance gate. Near the gate he found a bottle of porter (pro- duced) untapped, the top of a handle of an um- brella (produced with liair on it), and a glove He could see marks of a. struggle. He had a with him. He also picked up the hair (producd) on the following morning in the same place He saw evidence of a struggle there. He did t know prisoner was in the habit of carrvino- Tn umbrella. J ° Q Dr. Frederick Felix Jones said he had prosecutrix. She had been confined to her bed^ consequence of the injuries received ShP t m contused wounds on the scalp hPr 0 swollen, her arms and legs w«U bruised" ™ injuries on her head must ha\^ 6 some blunt instrument. n cause<i by P.S. Lewis Meredith, stationed it Ll e n- said that on Friday, September L]anfylhn, pany with P.C. HughVs of^ ln Com" prisoner at Llanfechain.' Thev h i a.rrested the him all night. He chamA 1? een after aud doing grievous bodflv l Im w ^ie assault Gethin cftho proviLS '"T to *«?»■«. ana charged him. Prisoner in >. i cauti10ned him nothing about it WifriA I know bruise on the forehead tT he had a sma11 onhiswaistcoat d lSeVeral 8Pots of ^lood remembc; sectg "I the r,8 f "'T' 1 LLANWYDDELAN. in -fc8fcival was lield was a verv W °n c^°^er ^rd> when there exceedingly o-ood Can<fegati°n* The siuging was beino- ?v.' song, God is love," decoratedfnr^i, The church was prettily Rose Cns i e following ladies :—Misses Jennie, Roberts Vn J,°" Th°mas' The ^etory, Mrs. other? M °hVer' Miss Barkcr> a*d niany others. The prayers were read by the Rector, Rev. Tirponwft ^w°most interesting sermons were S Dap" n ^ones> Tregynon, and Rev. 'it the* °tt°r* ^tiss Jennie Thomas presided at tne harmonium.

There were 2,532 births and 1,287 deaths in Lon- don last week. Th shooting over Lord Hill's Shropshire estates Whitchurch t0 Mr' Ethelston> of Milton Hall, near The coming-of-age of the son and heir of the late Colonel Wingfield of Onslow Hall, is to be cele- brated on the 26th iust. Canon G. H. Curteis, canon and precentor of Lichfield Cathedral, died at his residence in the Close, Lichfield, on Tuesday morning. Deceased was a well-known scholar and author. PERSONAL. IV- c regret to hear that Mrs. James Jones is lying ill at her residence, Brynhafod, Oswestry. A marriage will shortly take place between Captain Kenyon-Slaney,brother of Colonel Kenyon- Slaney, M.P., and Geraldine, youngest daughter of the late Rev. George Whitmore, formerly rector of Stockton, near Shifnal. Rev. J. J. Poynter, who has been kbpt in the South of England by a serious attack of illness, has returned home, after an absence of more than two months, and preached at Christ Church, Oswestry, on Sunday to large congregations. Rev. John Walter Moore, for over fifty years rector of Hordley, Shropshire, died on Sunday at the Hollies, Ellesmere, in his eighty-third year. He was educated at Trinity College, Oxford, and afterwards at Exeter College, where he obtained a Scholarship graduating B;A. (Second Class Lit Hum.) in 1836, and being ordained the same year. For the three years from 1836 till 1839 he was succes- sively curate of Arborfield, Berks, Alderley, Cheshire, and St. Mary, Reading, when he was presented to the rectory of Hordley, which he resigned in 1892. He was the author of various sermons and pamphlets. ♦

SAD FATALITY IN SOUTH WALES. A LLANIDLOES MAN KILLED. The death is announced of Mr. Alfred Lloyd, aged 33 years, son of the late John Lloyd, High street, Llanidlees, which took place on Saturday afternoon last, at No. 7 pit, Tylorstown, South Wales. It is supposed, that Lloyd, who was employed as a repairer in the above colliery, suddenly came in contact with one of the colliery cages which convey the workmen, and was knocked down, and died from the effects of the injuries. The body was found under the cage at the bottom of the shaft, and it is supposed that the cage crushed him when ho was cleaning the 'sump' planks. A verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest on Monnay. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at Tylorstown. SALE OF THE NORTH WALES COACHING TEAMS. On Thursday the te;i«is which have been running in the Bettws-y-Coed, Colwyn Bay and Rhyl coaches during the summer months were offered for sale in the Wynnstay Horse, Repository, Wrex- ham, by Mr. Frank Lloyd. There was a good attendance and fair prices were realised. A WELSH ELOPEMENT. Some excitement was created in Flintshire, on Thursday, by the arrest of Henry Humphreys, collier, of Pontybodkin, near Mold, who eloped 011 the 3rd inst., with a young woman, leaving his wife, in delicate health, and two children unprovided for, Sergeant Hughes, of Poutybodkin, apprehended Humphreys as he was walking along the road with his second love. Prisoner was brought before the Caergwrle magistrates and remanded. STEAMER ASHORE. A Holyhead telegram states that a large steamer has gone ashore in the fog near Port Griffith. Life Saving Apparatus crew has left to render assistance to those aboard. THE SWANSEA MANSLAUGHTER CASE. The Homo Secretary has ordered the release of; TV alter Jenkins, a candidate for the Congregatiøna.1 ministry, who, eight years ago, was sentenced to fifteen years' penal servitude at Swansea for the manslaughter of his master, whom he shot with fir revolver.

MARKETS. WELLINGTON CORN MARKET, |THURSDAY,—Fair' attendance and larger supply of grain. Trade inactive at unchanged prices. Quotations: Old white wheat 3s 8d to 3s lOd per 751bs; newdirto Js 2d to 3s 6d per 751bs old red wheat 3s 6d to 3s 8d per 75Ibs; new ditto 3s Od te 3s 2d per 751bss- malting barley 3s 3d to 4s 6d per 70lbs; grinding: ditto 2s 6d to 2s 9d per 701bs; old oats 14s 6d to' 16s Od per 2251bs; new oats 10s Od to 12 Od per 2251bs; peas lCs Od to lls Cd per 2251bs; old beans 15s Od to 16s Od per 240lbs. W. t. Bi,-oicite Co. Castle Mills, Shrewsbury. MANCHESTER CORN MARKET, THURSDAY—No- change of importance can be noted in values during the past week, and the amount of business passing has only been limited. Our market to-day, with a moderate attendance, bad a quiet tone. English and foreign wheat repeat last Thursday's figures. Flour shows no alteration. Oats and barley steady. Beans easier. Canadian pe" 2d per cental lower- ir Maize lias advanced about Id; prime America^ mixed quoted 4s 9(1 per eental. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE MARKET, 4Jd to6Jd per lb, and a few alittlemore; tDn*ton 2^ to 8 £ d, a very small supply; sheep » fa*r ^PPv ? beast trade quiet. — BRADFORD WOOL MARKEJV THBSI>A"»;.—-Our market is without ° being* but a limited consumptive deman or both home and colonial wools. CLr0filTTie A °^S quality are in demand an • rnongst home wools there are c°n*se demisafc steady prices. New business slack m yarn trade. Prices unchanged. CHESTER CATTLE F ;AIR.There was not much change to report a ls_ air-on Thursday. Supplies were large, especially m the sheep market, and with a good attendance of buyers a considerable amOUUtrtfle frol 7- d°ne at varying very little fiom those current last week- Quotations: Milch, cows, £ 14 fr» roi i Jl2to £ 19; barrens, £ 10 to £ 13 ^7 to £ 13; stirks, £ 5 to £ 7- wi 10 5 £ 18s. to 38s.; wethers, 158^3

ELLESMERE. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the meeting on Tuis- ^r- J- D. Owen presiding, the chairman, Mr. ■ftlainwaring, wrote making complimentary refer- en^es the retiring clerk, Mr. J. P. Stant, and a vo e of thanks for his services during the past wenty-eight years was accorded him. A discussion ensued, on a motion of Mr. Emberton's, in reference to the proposed agreement with Mr. R. E. Lloyd, as ° no compensation being given him in the event of his retiring at any time. the1 fde:!xh,K which ■ £ okn;iprWe to rcTd • I TT- V took place on Sunday at his JohnRid; g ,GrauDge' Ellesm^e, of Mr. Thomas ofSi? ? °-nf a m°St resPected inhabitants ot the district. A prominent figure will now be missed from the town of Ellesmere, and from the various local bodies to which he brought a large amount of energy and experience, and in which he took a keen interest. Mr. Rider was born on December 6th, 1821. In early life he spent fifteen years on a farm at Crickett, near Ellesmere thence he removed to Kenwick, a large farm, where he remained for upwards of sixteen years, at the end of which period he retired from active farming pursuits and removed to Higher Grange, where he has resided up to the present time. He leaves to mourn his death a widow and one son, the Rev. T. Rider, vicar of Baschurch. Years ago Mr. Rider was elected a member of the Board of Guardians, and frequently held the position on that body of vice-chairman, an appointment he held at the time of his death. He was the oldest mem- ber of the Board, and during his long career in that capacity he had acquired an intimate knowledge of Poor-law matters and sanitary 1 work being one of the most regular in attendance, At the meeting of the Board on Tuesday his death was keenly felt, and a vote of condolence with the family in their bereavement was passed, on the motion of Mr. C. Cooke, seconded by Mr. Edmund Peel. Mr. Rider took a not less prominent share in the work of the Ellesmere Local Board, of which he had been a member for upwards of a quarter of a century, during which time he has in several years been chairman. He was a Commissioner in Taxes for the district, and one of the managers of the Savings Bank. In politics he was a staunch Conservative; he was an active Church worker, and at the time of his death he was one of the churchwardens for the parish. His long experience in farming gave him the position of an authority on agricultural matters, and though he devoted the greater part of his time in later years to less active pursuits, he continued to take a great interest in such matters, and often acted as judge in various sections at local agricultural shows. Mr. Rider was passionately fond of hunting, in which ener- getic sport ho had engaged for upwards of forty- seven years. He was a member of the Wynnstay Hunt, and was out with that pack on several occasions last season. The funeral took place yesterday, at Cockshutt, where the remains of his younger son are laid. At the Ellesmere Local Board on Monday, the Chairman said they had no doubt heard of the death of Mr. Rider, wko had been a member of that Board for many years, and whose loss would be felt severely by all the town and neighbourhood, for Mr. Rider had taken an active part in matters relating to < he good of the district. He proposed that a vote of condolence be sent to Mrs. Rider and family on the great loss they had sustained.—Mr. C. Cooke seconded the motion, which was carried. JNQUEST. An inquest was held at the house of Mr. Roberts, of Stenford, on Wednesday afternoon, before J. Pay, Esq., coroner, on the body of Elizabeth, wife of Mr. John Camm, of Coney Green, Oswestry. Mr. Roberts was elected foreman of the jury. William Moreton Roberts, brother of deceased, identified the body, and stated that his sister was in the habit of coming home at times. Her bus. band lived at the Fighting Cocks, Oswestry, some time since. He was inclined to think deceased took to drinking at this place. They afterwards went to the Greyhound, Dudleston, and he feared she indulged more there than at the place she left. They left the Greyhound and went to live at a private house in Oswestry and he believed she still continued in the bad habit of drinking and for the last five weeks she had been drinking excessively. Deceased was found in the canal on Tuesday morn- ing about 6 45 by George Roberts, a nephew, and himself, and the body was brought home to his father's. John Camm said he was the husband of deceased whose age was 43. Since they left the Greyhound his wife had been given to drink more or less. They lost money at the Greyhound and this ap- peared to affect her and she drank more. He did all he could to restrain her but it was of no avail. He last saw her about 6 20 on Monday evening. He thought deceased drank about a pint and a half of raw whiskey on Sunday. She went to bed on Sunday night and appeared unwell on Monday, but got up and got the men's breakfast and cooked a joint of meat for dinner. She got tea all right at 5 30 and they had it together. About 6 o'clock she said she would like to go home to her father. He said it was very foggy but being desirous of her not taking any more drink he thought it would be bet- ter for her to go home. He had some business to transact and when he came home at 8 he was under the impression that she had gone home to her father's and was quite content about her. He wel t by the 8 40 train next morning to Ellesmere to the market to buy fruit and received a telegram a little after 9 to come at once as his wife had been found drowned. Nicholas Jones said I live at Newmarket Lock, but did not know the deceased. I was going along to my work at about 7 o'clock yesterday (Tuesday) morning, and Mr. Roberts asked if he could speak to me. He said I am in trouble. I think my sister has committed suicide." He pointed out the place in the canal where he had seen her. A boat- man was passing by and I asked him to lend me his hook, and Jackson and I got the body out and took it to Mr. Roberts. P.C. Roberts also gave evidence. The Coroner, in summing up, said it was a most painful case, and showed the evil of drink. For years the deceased, from the evidence, had been a persistant drinker, and notwithstanding all the advice given to her by her father and others she appeared to have a craving for it and could not desist. It certainly was a melancholy and a sad end to come to. The coroner, after reviewing the evidence, stated that very little could be ascer- tained about the deceased from the time she left home at 6-30 on the Monday evening. The jury had seen the dangerous state of the road to her brother's house, and it was possible that in going along the canal side she sat on the bank and probably fell asleep, and on awaking in her bewildered state in all probability walked into the canal not knowing where she was. He would sug- gest that an open verdict would be more satisfac- tory. After a short deliberation the jury returned a verdict of Found Drowned." They wished the coroner to call the Shropshire Union Navigation Company's attention to the dangerous state of the road, which should be fenced.

1ANAT SIDE HARRIERS Tuesday, 23rd WlU Inoet Friday, 19th — The Kennels

FORTHCOIIIING EVENTS. r tcuJars will be found in our Advertisement C'olvrnns.) 13 Tn" + OCTOBER. ndou and the North. "J. Oswestry Parish Church Dedication 15 «T eStl7al" ic; auiP &lack at the Public Hall, Newtown. jXcursiou to Liverpool. ,« an<3 16 Excursion to Llanfyllin. in x, 0 Aladdin," Public Hall, Newtown. in YeurKion to London. J^uttington, Rummage Sale. -0 Excursion to Manchester. MMUMNMM-r

DEATHS. October 4, at Broneirion, Llandinam, Margaret, widow of David Davies, Esq., of Llandinam, aged 80 years. DAVIES October 8, at Gronwyn, Trewern, David Davies, aged 64 years. JAMES—September 30, at Fron-y-fastre, Kerry, Alfred James, aged 21 years. JON-Fs-Septeinbei 27, at Bwlchyllan, Llanfyllin, Jane Jones, aged 78 years. JONEs-October 2, at the Forest, Trefeglwys, Mary Jones, aged 35 years. MOORE-October 7, at the Hollies, Ellesmere, Rev. John Walter Moore, M.A., for fifty-three years Rector of Hordley, Salop, aged 83 years. OWEN—September 30, Catherine, wife of David Owen, Wenallt Fach, Llanfair, aged 71 years. j RL, Es-October 2, at High-street, Llanidloes, Edward H. Rees, aged 19 years. RIDER-October 7,at the Higher Grange,Ellesmere, Thomas John Rider, aged 72 years. WILLIA-Ils-October 2, on board the" Britannic," on his way home from New York, Isaac Williams, Lower Brook-street, Oswestry, aged 70 years. EVEREST—October 7, at Powis Castle, Welshpool, Samuel Everest, aged 38 years. WOOI)ING-Octol)er 11, at Nelson Place, Welshpool, Ann, wife of John Wooding, Cabinet Maker, aged 71 years.

E. HUGHES, TRADE HALL, WELSHPOOL DRESSMAKING IN PERFECTION PERFECT FIT AND LATEST STYLE AT STRICTLY MODERATE CHARGES. Special attention paid to Mourning Orders THE STOCK IS NOW ASSORTED WITH NEW GOODS. Printed and published by SAMUEL SALTER, Junior and DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing Office 21, Berriew Street, Welshpool, in the County of Montgomery.—October 13,1894.