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MAYORAL BANQUET AT WELSHPOOL.
MAYORAL BANQUET AT WELSHPOOL. INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS. On Thursday evening a large number of gentle- men accepted the hospitality of the new Mayor (Mr. Charles E. Howell), and sat down to dinner at the Royal Oak Hotel. The repast reflected the greatest credit upon Mr. and Mrs. Richards, being of the most recherche description, as will be seen from the following Alrvr "& Turtle Soup. Jardiniere Soup. Turbot and Lobster Sauce. Fillets of Sole. Oyster Patties. Kidneys, Teal Cutlets and Tomato Sauce. Roast Beef. Saddle of Mutton. Turkev and Sausages. Boiled Fowl and Tongue. Pheasants. Wild Ducks. P-pserved Ginger Pudding. Sir Watkin Pudding. Damson Tarts. Wine Jellies. Blanc Mange. Almond Cheese Cakes, &c. Soft Roes on Toast. Macaroni Cheese. Pine?, Grapes, Apples, Pears, Filberts, &c. The esteemed host occupied the chair, and the TI'e-chair was filled by Mr. Ellis 0. Jonjs (ex-Mayor). There were also presnt :-1 Col. Huddleston, Captain D. H. Mvtton, Rev D. G. Davis (vicar), Rev J. Roberts, Messrs J. C. Hilton, J M. Howell, T. Simpson Jones, Ihos. Pryce, T. J. Hounsfield, R. W. Hughes, R. J. Edwards, G. D. Harrison, W. A. Rogers, W. Forrester Addie, W. K.ers M. Powell, T. Morris, G. A. Hutchins, F. E. =\'U,;wn, J. H. Anderson, J. Hickman, A. Watkin, T. S. Prvce, Edward Jones, E. M. Jones, F. R. ,.IL"tt Janic-s Gill, LI. H. Twentyman, C. Myttou, 'i u. Morris, D. P. Owen, D. Wall, P. Barrett, E. l.. J jiies, H. Hawkswortn, J. n. Rider, 31. fc.vans, „. rryce'jones, W. Jones, C. T. Pugh, S. Sayce, W. 1' Hole, G. E. Da vies, S. J. Russell, H. Handy, F. W. Davies, T. M. Price, R. P. Jones, j.i iitrt Jones, C. Galloway, W. Farmer, C. P. Lirsle 'y, Wilfred H. Jones, D. Richards J. Fortune, (,. Snook, A. E. Breeze (overseer) H. Smith, E. L vvden, &e. :11(' C II AIRMAN submitted the toast of "The ( ;i' and iu so doing observed that her charity beuevolence shone with brighter lustre than a ■ !;e jewels in her crown (loud cheers). I'i.t; MAYOR also gave "The Prince and Pt •.icss of Wales, and other members of the 1, t Family," after which, ELLIS O. JONES (Ex-Mayor), in a suitable i-jh, gave the toast of "The Army and Navy ji-i Auxiliary Forces," coupling with it the names of Col. Huddleston and Dr. Gill. Col. HUDDLESTON replied in a humorous speech on behalf of the Army and Navy, and Jr. GILL, in the interests of the Auxiliary Forces, said that much more was expected of them now than formerly. Captain M YTTOX said the toast which had been entrusted to him was that of the Bishop and Cu'gy of the Diocese, and Ministers of all Denominations." It was one which he knew they would gppreciale, because in all their joys and sorrows they needed the ministrations of the clergy. They ail agreed that the present Bishop of st. Asaph was a very hard working man, and had en- deared himself to the clergy and laity of the diocese. He must have a great many enemies sometimes, because he rushed into print, maybe, rather too soon. At all events he had composed a book, in which he had set forth the work of the Church in and it was an extraordinary fact to show tbeui that the Bishops and Clergy, and he might say tbe laity also, had done a great deal of work during the last fifty years. The number of clergy, the Bishop said, had been doubled, and there had been no less a sum of money than £ 3,000,000 sPe^t on church building; there had been restoied 1,2-8 churches in 1,080 parishes: L 1,000,000 spent on the national schools, and consequently the school attendance had been doubled. 4750,000 were given to other charitable institutions. Therefore the Church ha i a great record, and the book would, consequently, be at a great premium. On the other hiuui they would have noticed the letter written in The Time*, shewing the premium that a Noncon- formist minister set upon his sermons. He (the speaker) alluded to the correspondence which had take [,.ace with regard to Dr. ilarker- (laughter) then by shewing that he was a great preacher, as his ser he now complained, were being borrowed Without his authority (renewed laughter). Not- withstanding all the work the Church had done, a traveller and himself bad gone through the whole of this country; there was hardly a hamlet through- out he country where some chapel had not been est;, -sued. Of course it was a melancholy fact th., i, cc,uriari discord should be amongst them, but the N- mist, unfurl the same standard against vice, imiu ra.ity, and infidelity they will have accomplished a great work if they all worked unitoii together as ministers of all denominations (loud applause). A great deal might be done to allay this sectarian discord if every meml e of the different creeds made up his miml 11 do something to allay it. It could be done when tiiey found men ready to hold out the right hand f friendship. Then they might hope to have brigh •r and happier days. He was alive to the factiiiut in this town they all appreciated the ser- vices rendered by the vicar of this parish(applause). He thought even those who were not of the same persuasion as the vicar thought that a great deal had been done in this town to promote that wish he had just spoken about. He must congratulate them in Weislipool upon the establishment of that Church- house, which, he thought, was a great improve- ment and had done a great deal for the good of the tovk" (applause). He begged to couple with the tot sl t:ie health of Rev. Grimaldi Davis, the vicar of this parish (hear, hear). The (CAR, in reply, said in the name of the Bishop and Clergy of this diocese, and he hoped he might also add of the ministers of all denomina- tions, Ll begged to thank them most sincerely for the compliment they bad paid in drinking their health. It reminded him of a tale of the lady who was asked whether she liked High Church, Low Church, or Broad Church, and whose reply was that sht did not care much so long as it kept the Church warm (laughter). It was indeed to him most phasing to meet them in this room at this festive gathering, and he hoped, so long as he was in Welshpool, the Mayor would do him the honour of welcoming him, and he would be able to respond t ) the kind invitation. It was their duty to sym- pathise, as far as possible, with those who were in trouble, and at the same time it was their privilege to meet from time to time and take part in the social happiness of their fellow-beings, and to do all they could to bring them together. He was exceedingly glad that the Mayor had kindly asked Captain Mytton to propose this toast. He took a keen interest in the Church and was also an active worker not only did he confine himself to the parish of Guilsfield, but he also came to Welsh- pool, being always ready to further the cause and advance the happiness and welfare of his fellow men in this borough (applause). He had referred to the very great vitality of the Church in Wales at thi- present time. He would not detain them by giving them any particulars, but what had already been said showed beyond all doubt, so far as visible proof went, that the Church was very much alive, and he hoped they would go forward as Christian men teuchmg the truth in love, and doinc the best for their fellow beings, in torty years, more than £ 48,000,000 had been spent on Church buildings alone, and they could imagine what enormous sums had been spent in the matter of education and in pastoral work. As some of the leading Nonconformist men in London had said, one of the most remarkable features of the present age was the revival now going on in the Church of England, and he was very glad indeed that the laity was taking an important part in this great work. It was their duty as clergy to do all they could to enhance the temporal and social happiness of those among whom they lived and there were none more happy to do this than the clerery of the parish. He had always en- deavoured to do what he could for everyone in this parish, irrespective of their creed (hear, hear). He was much obliged to Captain Mytton for kindly proposing the toast in such eloquent words, and to those present for the kind way in which they had received them (applause). Dr GILL followed, and in giving the toast of the Lord Lieutenant and the County Magistrates," observed that Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, the Lord Lieutenant and Her Majesty's representative in county, was well known to most of them from itis annual visit to Welshpool with the Mont- gomery shire Yeomanry Cavalry, therefore it needed no words from him to commend him to them (hear, hear). He was a man of the greatest energy and determination, who did his best to carry through anvtHn" he undertook. He was most impartial and itist in making all appointments and in carrying out the other duties of his high oflice, and had the°interests of the county at heart. His military duties were most ably earned out, and everyor^ felt it a pleasure to serve under him. He was sure that if the Yeomanry Brigade met at Welshpool for training next year Sir Watkin, would do his best to promote the interests of the town and county in connection with it. As a landlord he stood second to none (applause). Mr. J. C. HILTON (whose name was linked with the toast) replied on behalf of the lord lieutenant, etc. He said he had very great pleasure in re- sponding to the toast so ably proposed by the doctor. There was no doubt that the county magistrates fulfilled their duties with very great credit. No doubt, of late years, the jurisdiction once enjoyed by them had been to some extent cur- tailed, their work having been delegated to the County Council, but there remained for them the judicial work, and that he took to be of very great importance (hea-, hear). It was the fountain head of all law and justice in this country (applause). Dr. HAWKS WORTH next rose to give the "Borough Magistrates," which he did in an amus- ing speech. He said it wa3 an important toast, in- asmuch as it referred to an important subject, and upon which a great deal depended. They were all sufficiently conscious of the arduous duties which they had to perform, and the able and reliable way in which they had performed those duties-duties which were always onerous and always difficult (hear, hear). But whatever difficuties the borough magistrates might have to encounter in the admini- stration of justice, they might rest assured that in their hands justice would always be tempered-with mercy (applause). What an important thing it was that their borough magistrates should keep in good health, especially from a business point of view, because on the morning after the Mayor's banquet, if the presiding magistrates' mental vision was a little deranged a prisoner might be sure of having a warm time of it (laughter). He was not suggest- in* for a moment that such things would happen in their borough but they might in a less tem- perate zone (renewed laughter). In connection with the toast he begged to couple the name of Mr. D P Owen, who had been a magistrate for more than 20 years, and it was as long ago as 1872 that he occupied the proud position of chief magistrate of this borough. Mr. D. P. OWEN said that as the oldest member present of the Borough Bench he begged to thank those present on behalf of himself and the other Welshpool magistrates. The "Town and Trade" was proposed by Alderman G. D. HARRISON, who said that it was a toast which, by its very character, must receive a hearty welcome at the hands of every one sitting around that table, because they were all interested in the town and trade of Welshpool. His memory carried him back to a good many years, and brought to his mind the recollection of many facts which were matters of interesting history. Im- provements in the town had been a marked feature indeed and every successive year and every suc- cessive mayor had brought forward some scheme for the amelioration of those under his control and for the improvement of the borough (hear, hear.) So far back as 1848 and 1849, at the time when the lamented father of their host that evening occu- pied the position of chief magistrate, the town was visited bv the dreadful cholera when the attention of the Town Council as the sanitary authority was directed to the improvement of the sanitary works from that time to the present they would see that the sanitary condition of the town had been an important feature in the municipal management, and large works had been carried out in the town (applause.) Other works for the im- provement of the town had taken place, reflecting great credit upon those who preceded them in the Corporation. Having referred to the Shropshire Canal, Mr. Harrison said he wished the town and trade were enjoying a better state of things than now prevailed, but unfortunately they were sufier- ingfrom the same depression in trade which affected the whole country. He hoped a better state of things would soon prevail. With the toast he had much pleasure in coupling the name of Mr. John Sayce. Mr. SAYCE would likeuto nave returned tnanks under better circumstances, with the knowledge that the trade of the town was in a more flourishing condition than it was at the present time. He hoped the gentry would continue to tender them the assistance which they did in days gone by. Mr. MAURICE JONES said he had been asked to propose the health of their Mayor (hear, hear, and applause). It was a very pleasing duty to propose the toast, and it was also very pleasing to them to be able to respond to it (applause) There was no man better fitted for the post than Mr. Charles Howell-(applause)-and all he could say was good health to the Mayor (loud cheering). But something more was due from them to his Worship the Mayor in passing that toast, when considering the claims which he and his family had to the respect and esteem of the town of Welshpool, lie heard that day that their Mayor might call himself a, townsman among townsmen (applause). Given a few more years—something like six or seven—they might say that in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries—and he hoped in the next century, too-he would be able to say there was no family more respected than Mr. Charles Howell's (hear, hear). He was exceed- ingly obliged to Mr. Harrison for having led up to the subject. They all knew that Mr. How-ell s es- teemed father came there as a young man about the year 1833. In 1840 he was a member of a large firm of solicitors carrying on a very extensive practice in this and the adjoining counties, and when 1848 came he was elected Mayor of Welsh- pool. He was not only elected in that year but also again in 1860, 1861, and 1863, and it was dur- ing these three years that those great beneficent works were done to which Mr. Harrison bad alluded, namely, the sewerage, the waterworks and the Smithfield—by which the inhabitants ot this town had greatly benefitited (hear, hear). They could hardly talk of drinking the Mayor's health without thinking of the late Mr. Abiaham Howell, who, in 1874, had the great compliment paid him of being placed on the Commission of the Peace for this county which duty he performed with unvarying kindness and attention (applause), tor 19 years he enjoyed that office, and after having led a most useful, laborious, and industrious life & ,£. Ç, passed away at the good oia aQt VL v f leaving a family of three sons and four daughters, all of whom, he was' happy to say, had lived to survive him, and by whom his memory would always be cherished (loud and continued applause.) He had alluded to 1874 when Mr. Howell was made a magistrate for the county. Many present would doubtless remember that in 1875 -Air. IIc.ell presented that handsome badge and chain, which so well become his son at the head of the table (hear, hear), to the town of Welshpool, and many would recollect the persons present on that occa- sion-some of whom had unfortunately gone bc-vond the strife and turmoil of municipal life, whilst there were many left, some of whom were now amongst them. But he might mention that the first Mayor of Welshpool—Mr. Corrie, of Dysserth—was present, and he could sux-creiy wish that Mr. Corrie, upon whose shoulders the chain was then placed, had been there that even- ing to see it upon Mr. Charles Howell's shoulders (loud cheers). There were particular circumstances connected with his election to office. Theie was perfect unanimity on the part of the Council, and a happy concord on the part of the inhabitants of the town, and a more popular act was never done than by electing Mr. Charles Howell to the office (applause). It was very pleasing to think that he never sought it and never asked for it (hear, hear). He had not by«anv act of his own tried to put himself in the position which a person generally elected to the office usually did—by becoming him- seif a member of the Town Council. It was also rignt to say that until the passing of the last Munici- pal Corporations Act no one could have been elected to the office of mayor unless he happened to be a member of the Council. The new clause was in- troduced by the influence of the late Earl of 1 owis in the House of Lords, and he was glad to know that the powers thus given should be hrst exercised in Welshpool in room of their worthy Mayor (hear, hear). Personally, one did not like to say as much to a face as he would behind his back, but he said it without fear of contradiction that no one who had known Mr. Howell during the whole of his life knew a more kindly, more generous, or more genial person in the town of Welshpool than him, and this was well known to every man, woman, and child in the place (ap- plause). He felt sure they would all concur with him in expressing their gratification that he should have been elected in the manner he was, and he hoped this would not be the last occasion when he would fulfil the office he now occupied (hear, hear). On behalf of his many friends present, and those at a distance, he trusted that the Mayor might have a year of municipal tranquility and municipal pros- perity (applause). But whether it was one or both, or come weal or come woe, they gave the Mayor their fullest assurance that in and out of office he would carry with him their good feelings and best wishes, as well as their best assurance that that chain and badge, the gift of so excellent a father, would never be sullied or tarnished whilst upon the shoulders of so good a son (loud cheering). The toast was received with enthusiasm, and For he's a jolly good fellow" was heartily sung. The MAYOR, on rising to reply, was received with ringing cheers. He said that many a time during his professional career, when he had to fight a case in a court of jaw, he felt he had a good case to reply to. He felt extremely obliged to his friend, Mr. Maurice Jones, for the kind way in which he had given this toast, bnt on this occasion he thought Mr. Jones had entirely taken his breath away, and that now he felt he had a very poor case in hand, and was thoroughly puzzled as to the best way to answer it. Mr. Jones had kindly referred to what had been done by his late father in the Borough, and he (the speaker) was sure that he could take no credit to himself for holding the office he now held. He felt that from his earliest infancy he had been connected with the sanitary arrangements of the town, and which Mr. Harrison had referred to, but he (the Mayor) had not yet done anything to lessen the rates of Welshpool. Owing to the respon- sibility of minding his own business he never felt that he could ask for the position which he had now attained to. The office of mayor certainly en- tailed an amount of work, and had certain duties connected with it, but it also had its pleasures, and lie must say that not the least was in meeting them —his friends-around that table. He had no pro- gramme to put before them, but he and his family had a great affection for the town, and it was a source of great satisfaction to know that that af- fection had not been thrown away (applause.) He and his family would be most happy to do what they could for the welfare of the town and neigh- bourhood. There was one thing which he did not mention on the 9th of November, because he did not know whether it was a suitable time to r-fer to it, or touch upon it as a matter of munici- pal Goyernment, or more as a matter of private charity. The town of Shrewsbury, as well as New- town, had their hospitals, whilst they in Welshpool might be said to be a little behind the age in not having a cottage hospital. Although he could not well refer to it on the day of his election he was pleased to do so now (applause). It would prove a great benefit to this town to have a cottage hospi- tal so built to be used in case of accidents, instead of having to send their cases to Xewtown and Shrewsbury for treatment, as they now had to do. If he or any member of his family could de any- thing towards that object they would be most delighted so to do, and he believed he would get the co-operation of everyone in Welshpoot (hear, hear, and applause). He was very wishful to attend strict- ly to business during his year of office (hear, hear). He had the pleasure after the Council meeting that day of meeting a gentleman whose family was once one of thEFoldst in the borough of Welshpool, and whose grandfather was one of thope who occupied a high position before the alteration in the law. He referred to Mr: Edmunds (applause). When they left the Council Chamber that morning he had the pleasure of meeting him, and who said he was prepared to give them a clock (cheers). That, gentlemen, was one of the rewards for attending to the business of the Corporation (hear, hear). He was pleased to see Mr. Edmunds there that even- ing. In conclusion his worship thanked those present very much for the kind way in which they had drank his health, and before they proceeded any further he begged to propose Mr Edmunds' health (applause). He might mention that the old clock was presented by Mr Edmunds' great great uncle a hundred years ago, and it had worked so faithfully for that period that they could not expect it to go any longer (applause). He had now great pleasure in presenting the parchment lately found in the old clock to Mr.,Edmunds, but before he took it away he would like the Town Clerk to read it. Mr. JONES (the Town Clerk) kindly acceded to the request, the document fully setting forth that the clock was presented to the Corporation by the late Mr. Edmunds. Mr. EDMUNDS suitably returned thanks, and in the course of the evening said he would be pleased to give £ 25 towards the purchase of the new clock (cheers). The MAYOR, on behalf of the Council, offered their best thanks to Mr. Edmunds for his kind. ness. Mr. 1EARSLEY, in a brief but interesting speech, gave The Members of the Corporation, Past and Present," which was cordially received. Alderman ROGERS, in replying, paid allusion to the proposed division of the borough boundaries which he disapproved of, saying it was his inten- tion to argue fur the borough's rights, and would not have its interests affected by the County Councilor any other body. Mr. MORRIS aleo replied in the interests of the past members of the Corporation. The toast of the Town Clerk and Borough Officials was proposed by Alderman T. R. MORRIS in complimentary terms. The TOWN CLERK (Mr. E. Jones), in respond- ing to the toast, said he was much obliged to Alderman Morris-for the kind manner in which he had alluded to his services,and said that the duties attaching to the office of Town Clerk were becom- ing of a very multifarious character in consequeuce mainly of the liberal way. in which the Legislators at St. Stephens were showering down upon them Acts of Parliamentsome of very little use. One of the last Acts, however, affected the borough materially, and he referred to the Local Govern- ment Act, 1894, commenly called the Parish Councils Act, by which the Rural Parishes had Local Self Government extended to them, and by which the County Council sought to reduce the limits of their Ancient Borough which had existed in its present area for six centuries and upwards, which, too, if carried out, would affect materially the con- stitution of the Borough. Their ancient charters were granted, and the limits of the Borough much extended by them, in consequence of the fidelity of the burgesses to the king of the time during the rebellion of Owen Glendwr, shewing thereby that their Borough had always bem a loyal one. By this charter it was ordained that the burgesses might arrest all thieves, murdeiers, and malefactors found committing offences in the Borough, and what would have been the offence of hunting the boundaries but the first mentioned. They, the burgesses, were empowered after arrest, to lodge the offenders in prison, and have them afterwards adjudged for their offences. It often occurred to him that had the Ex-Mayor and Alderman Rogers been alive in those days, probably they would have arrested some of the County Council for interfering with the boundaries (laughter). But puttiIJg all joking aside he thought the present Corporation were quite equal to protesting their rights and privileges. Mr. Snook would probably answer for himself, and as to Mr. Basnett, he believed that official was out collecting rates, which showed that he was doing his duty (ap- plause). The Health of the New Members was sub- mitted by the TOWN CLERK in a suitable manner. Mr. FORRESTER ADDIE, in reply, said he had been so taken by surprise that he did not feel at all able to reply in terms so adequate as he would wish. In joining the Corporation he did so with feelings that anything he could render was in the welfare of those who lived in the borough of Welshpool; which he would always be willing to do (applause). He could not, like his Worship the Mayor, say that he had been born and bred in Welshpool, but, he could honestly say that since he had come to re- side in the town his interests had always been in it (hear, hear). Now he had had the honour of being elected a member of the Corporation lie could only promise to do his best to promote the interests and welfare of the town generally (applause). Mr. PUGH also replied. His desiie was to do all he could to benefit the interests of the town. He had no other idea when he came forward as a candidate for municipal honours, and he would do the best he could (hear, hear). The toast of The Ladies," proposed by the CHAIRMAN, and acknowledged bv Mr. SIMPSON JONES, M.A., and Mr. TWENTYMAN, concluded the programme, and the company dispersed, one and all having spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening. It should be mentioned that capital songs were kindly contributed during the evening by Mr. Wilfred Jones and Mr. Rider.
^— KERRY.
— KERRY. PARISH COUNCIL.—On Thursday evening, meet- ings were held in the three polling districts of Kerry parish, at the Reading-room, Kerry School- room, Sarn; and Schoolroom, Dolfor, with the view of selecting five candidates to represent each poll- ing district on the Parish Council, and one rural district councillor for each district. The overseers for the several districts presided. At Kerry there was a full attendance of electors, and Mr. Davies, Drefor, senior, overseer, took the chair, supported by Mr. Evan Edwards. The business of the meet- ing having been explained, it was proposed by Rev. O. A. Xares, vicar, that each elector present should be providod with a slip of paper on which to write the names of the candidates he wished to be selected, the five which received the highest number of votes to be the nominees of the meeting. The following were proposed: Messrs. Hughes, Village; Humphreys, Cloddiau; Jones, Bryn- lly warca White, Goetre Villa; Mackay, Spring- fields; Rev. 0. A. Nares, George E. Prvce, Village; Edward Harding, Village; Chandler, Penarran; Venables, Penygelly; Davies, Drefor; Benbow, Village. The vicar, Mr. Venables and Mr. Mackay withdrew, and the voting resulted in Mr. Hughes receiving 53 votes; Mr. Davies, 38 votes; Mr. Jones, Gilfach, 36 votes Mr. Jones, Brynllywarch, 34 votes; Mr. G. E. Pryce, 26 votes; Mr. White, 25 votes; Mr. Chandler, 24 votes Mr. Humphreys, 21 votes; Mr. Harding, 21 votes; and Mr. Benbow, 18 votes. Mr. Hughes, Mr. Davies, Mr. Jones, Gilfach, Mr. Jones, Brynllvwarch, and Mr. George E. Pryce, were nominated. Mr. Alderson, Glan- miheli, was unanimously nominated rural district councillor for Central Kerry.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY! COUNCIL.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL. MEETING OF THE STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE. YESTERDAY (FRIDAY-).. Preset: Captain Mytton (in tho chair)" Ir. A. C. Humohreys-Owen, M.P., Messrs. R. K Jones, Richard Lloyd, Richard Rees, and W. S. Owen, with Mr C,, D. Harrison (clerk), and G. A. Hutchins, (County Surveyor). CHIEF CONSTABLE'S REPORT. II The report of the Chief Constable for the past quarter vas read by the clerk. It stated that the number of indictable offences reported was 22, the number discovered 19 number of persons pro- ceeded against for the same 21 of these four were discharged, nine committed for trial,, and eight disposed of summarily. The value of property stolen was £ 34 6s. 6d., and recovered X26 10s. 5d. The number of persons proceeded against for non- indictable offences was 294, Of these 48 were discharged, orders made on 32, and 214 convicted. There wa3 an increase of four in indictable offences, and a decrease of 36 in persons proceeded against for non-indictable offences, as compared, with the corresponding quarter of last year. The increase of the former was in simple larceny, and the decrease in the latter principally in drunkenness and offences under the Elementary Education Act, during the quarter. 5,263 tramps had been noted at the workhouses and lodging houses by the police, this being a decrease of 1,242 as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, and of 1,983 as compared with the year ending 30th June last. One constable had been, called upon to resign for miscqnduct. With that exception the conduct of the force had been satisfactory, and was complete in numbers. SERVICE OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ORDERS. A letter was read from the Clerk to the School Attendance Committee of Forden, in which he ap- plied for information as to the proper officer to serve school attendance summonses. A brief discussion ensued on the subject, it being eventually decided, on the motion of Mr. A. C. HUMPHREYS-OWEN, that it be referred to a committee to consider and report. The committee appointed was -The Chairman, Mr. R. E. Jones, and Mr. Richard Lloyd. VAGRANCY. The CLERK read a letter received from the Clerk of the Llanfyllin Union asking that the police sergeant stationed at Llanfyllin should be allowed to act as assistant relieving officer for vagrants at a salary of £4 per annum. The committee passed a resolution to the effect that they were willing to sanction the appointment, it being clearly understood that his police duties were in no way interfered with. THE CONDITION OF POLICE STATIONS. The COUNTY SURVEYOR reported that altera- tions and renovations in the structure of the county buildings had been made at Machynlleth, Llanidloes, Llanfair, Welshpool, Montgomery, and Llanfyllin. Two alternative sketches were laid before the committee for re-arrangiug the interior of the Court-room, one by the County Surveyor, which was estimated to cost X18 for new beaches and tables to accommodate 50 persons, and E4 for allowing the prisoners' and witnesses' boxes, as suggested by the Chairman of Petty Sessions; and another by the Chairman of Petty Sessions, which involved the removal of the heating apparatus and alteration of the stair-case. The Surveyor was instructed to make the altera- tion to the magistrates' room at the Police Court, Newtown, viz., to alter the witness boxes and arrange the room temporarily at a cost not exceed- ing £5.. With regard to the Police Station at Llanfyllin, letters were read from Mr. Lomax and Mr. Marshall Dugdale stating the terms upon which they would grant a site for acquisition by the county for the erection of a police station. It was agreed, after a brief discussion, to refer the matter back to the committee to select the site best adopted for the purpose, and to agree upon terms for purchase with the owner, and to instruct the County Surveyor to prepare the necessary plans and specifications to submit to the next meetingioi'tiie' comijnTittefi'
CEMMAES.
CEMMAES. PARISH COUNCIL.During the last month various meetings have 'Jen held by both parties to arrange for the nomination of members of the coming Parish Council. Atone conference of members of the two parties it was settled that the nine mem- bers should be chosen as follows :Six by the Nonconformists, and three by the Church. That agreement so far holds good, but as the candidates chosen do not satisfy the various sects, and especi- ally the district of Commius Coch it is feared that a contest will be the result.
PUBLIC MEETING.
PUBLIC MEETING. An exceedingly well attended meeting took place on Thursday night, at the Parochial School- room, at which R. Williams-Wynn, Esq., the Con- servative candidate for the county attended, The chair was taken by R. Ryder, Esq., Maesmachre, and the room was full of parochial electors, &c. After a few remarks by the CHAIRMAN, Mr. WYNN addressed the meeting. Having attended on invitation to explain the Parish Coun- cil Act, he confined himself to an explanation of that Act, and for a period of about an hour kept the audience in thorough attention by lucid.y ex- plaining-the various interesting matters included in the Local Government Act. Beginning by de. claring the purpose of the Act to give each parish power of self-government he explained that the Act called into existence three new bodies-Tlle Parish Meeting which took the place ot the old Vestry; the Parish Council or the executive of the Parish Meeting; and the District Council which took up the duties of Board of Guardians with addi- tional duties. Mr. Wynn then took in detail the peculiarities of each of, the three new-bodies He dwelt long and necessarily on the important func- tions and duties of the Chairman of Parish Meeting, explained the qualifications and requirements of Parish Councillors, and the powers of the Council after being formed, either voluntary or by contest. The responsibilities of the Chairman and the suita- bility of the person so chosen was especially and clearly dwelt on. The power of the Council to levy rates, the amount, and the various uses to which such rate could be applied was also clearly ex- plained, also the power of adopting vanous acts, and the action and re-action 01 the three newly created bodies on each other was very plainly stated, such as the vetoing power of the County Council on Parish Council, and the Parish Council to show neglect on part of District Council, &c. The question of allotments was thoroughly gone into and explained especially the difference between getting land by hire and by complusion. The duties of parish councillors and the method of election was fully explained, as was also the method of proce- dure in the nomination and election of district councillors. The duties, the qualifications, and the importance of choosing proper persons as district councillors were pressed on the meeting. The powers of District Council over and above what now belong to Board of Guardians were clearly explained especially those of managing the high- ways and bridges. Mr. H. L. SMITH also addressed the meeting in an admirable way in Welsh giving lucid explanations of the most important points of the Act, and most of the audience being Welsh his address was very well received. Dr. EDWARDS, of Cemmes Road, also explained the Act in Welsh. Having explained that many points had already been dwelt upon by previous speakers, he picked out the most salient features not noticed and dwelt upon them in a very satis- factory manner, and gave some salutary and necessary advice to his neighbours in choosing parish and district councillors. Judging from the energetic manner the various votes of thanks were responded to, the audience was thoroughly pleased and satisfied, and the .neeting terminated at 9-30 p.m.
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LLANDYSSIL. C.E.T.S.—On Monday, the Band of Hope, in con- nection with the above Society, gave a Service oi Song entitled For Harry's Sake.' T e con readings were taken by the Rector (itev. T. P. Afor- gan), the children being responsible for the music. The members of the Band of Hope each rendered a solo to the. best of his or her ability, and in two esses the accompaniments were played by the child- ren. Miss Maria Jones, of Rhydyware, gave a solo and Harry J. Evans accompanied his sisterin a well- rendered song. The children who thus helped to render the entertainment a success were Florence Evans, Fanny Brown, May Price, Alice Lewis, Louisa Davies, Harry J. Evans, Willie Corfield, Tom Ralph, John Weal, David Davies, William Davies, George Williams, James Price, Walter Brown, David Brown, Ernest Lewis, and M. E. Bayliss. Rev. W. Vaughan Jones, of Tregynon, gave an address on Temperance from a pecuniary point of view. Walter I Brown gave a recitation in good style.
LLANBADARN FAWR. 1
LLANBADARN FAWR. 1 PETTY SESSIONS.—Thursday, before J. G. W. Bonsall, Fronfraith, J. G. F. Hughes-Bonsall, Glan- rheidol, N. Bray, Goginan, and David Thomas, Aberystwyth, Esqrs., John Pugh, Bridge End House, Llanbadarn, was summoned by Chief Con- stable Howell Evans with having sold adulterated milk, on the 27th. After hearing the evidence the Bench inflicted a fine of C2 and costs, to include the, analyst's fees.
WHITTINGTON.
WHITTINGTON. DANCE -On Tuesday, a dance was held in the Schoolroom in aid of funds of the Football Club. Dancing commenced at 8 30 p.m. (when there were 25 couples present) and lasted until about 3 30 a.m. Messrs. Tims and Rogers supplied the music, and dancing was indulged in with great spirit and enjoy- ment. Mrs. Hales the White Lion, supplied the re- freshments. Among those present were the Rector and Rev. J. Wynne Davies, Mr. F. A. W. How, Mr. and Mrs. Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sanderson, Mr George Marsh, Mrs. Alec Saunderson, the Misses Marsh, Penrhos Arms; Mr. George and Miss Pollie Roberts, and Mr. Upton, Halston Gardens; Miss Eva Bennion, Messrs. E. Aston and Elwell, Os- westry Messrs. Herbert, Willie, and the Misses Hales, the White Lion; Mrs.! Moss, Miss Cartin. Miss Rogers, Oswestry: Messrs. Tatman, Wynnstay, Ruabon; John and Willie Grindley, Mrs, H. Hum- phreys, the Castle; Miss Hodson, the Rectory; Messrs. Edwin Morris, John Griffiths, Henry James, and Willie Jones, &c.
LLANFECHAIN.
LLANFECHAIN. CONCERT.—A most successful concert was held in the Schoolroom on Tuesday evening the proceeds of which were in aid of the school funds. The following programme was ably performed: Part I, song Whisper and I shall hear," Miss M. Perrott; song Anchored," encored, Mr. Monck song "The Better Land," encored, Mrs. Roger Edwards; violin duet Anne Bolena," Miss Atherton and Mr. J. Openshaw song They all love Jack," encored, Mr. Marshall Dugdale; song Vanity," Mr. J. Opensuaw comic song The four wheeled Char-st- banc," encored, Captain Hayhurst-France. Part II, song Bwthyn yr amddifad," encored, Mrs. Roger Edwards; song Funiculi Funicula," encored, Mr. Monck; violin solo Reverie," Miss Atherton; comic song The place where the old ass died," eucored, Captain Hayhurst-France; song 'Tis really very unpleasant," encored, Mr. Marshal Dugdale song Fishing," encored, Miss M. Per- rott glee Good night beloved," Glee Party; "God save the Queen." The Rectar proposed a vote of thanks to all those who had so kindly come to assist in the concert, and especially to Mr. James Openshaw for the trouble he had taken in getting it up.
FORDEN.
FORDEN. CONCERT.—A very successful and enjoyable con- cert was given in the schoolroom last (Friday) evening before a crowded house. The programme consisted of vocal and instrumental music contri- buted by friends from Welshpool and Montgomery, whose efforts were well received by an appreciative audience. The proceeds were in aid of the church funds.
WHITCHURCH DAIRY FARMERS'…
WHITCHURCH DAIRY FARMERS' ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL SHOW. .1 The success which has attended the early exhibitions of this association was again en evidence this week when the sixth show was celebrated. The display was opened on Tuesday, and com- petent judges pronounced it both in quality and quantity far above the exhibitions of the preceding five years. Whitchurch has now become the chief centre of the cheese trade for Salop, Cheshire, and Flintshire, for which counties in addition to the important portions of Denbighshire and Stafford- shire, it receives a large quantity of dairy produce on fair days. The members of the local Dairy Farmers' Association have for years laboured with commendable enterprise and unity to secure advantages to the community, which have for a long time been unduly recognised and only parti- ally appreciated. The association is not limited in the scope of its operations to the immediate dis- trict otherwise its usefulness would be crippled, but it: includes the counties above named. It should nevertheless be understood that, it is for. c,h»»hitpmmA diBtrttets ~of Tfhitchurch that most produce is forthcoming, produce which ranks high in the opinion of connoisseur when compared with similar exhibits at other shows of a like character, and this fact must be extremely gratifying to all who have the interests of the industry at heart. As on former occasions, the show was held in the Town Hall, which, though commodious, was none too large for this week's exhibition, the hall on both days being uncomfort- ably crowded. The stewards, all of whom worked hard for the success of the undertaking were un- remitting in their efforts to make the best use of the space at their command. Over 50 tons of cheese were laid out on the ground floor, the I butter exhibits being displayed in the Assembly Room. The number of entries far exceeded those of former years, and included 300 for cheese and 125 for butter. The cheese exhibits were very satisfactory and praiseworthy, and in many cases it would be a hard matter to outstrip it in character. The prize cheeses were in excellent texture, good colour, and uniformity. Mrs. Wilson, of Ash Wood, Whitchurch, secured premier honours in class 1. She was successful in takinsr the championship prize a silver cup, of the value of C5 5s., for the best lot of cheese in classes I 1, 2, 3, and 6. In class 5 Mr. Cooper was first with a lot uf prime cheese of excellent colour, richness of texture, and freedom from acidity. The exhibits, on the whole, were of a very fine quality, and many visitors to the show were astonished at their excellence, and on both days the Town Hall was crowded with interested admirers, the general opinion being that the display of c eese was best ever witnessed in Whitchurch. e ex in the butter department were also very good, the display of fresh butter being of splendid quality, aud the prizes offered attracted a entries, chiefly from Whitchurch and e ne' £ hood of Nantwich. The class devoted to salt buttei for members resident within the Association radius elicited over forty entries. Mrs. Langford, Whitchurch, was successful in obtaining 48 points out of a possible 50, this placing ier • Her exhibits were excellent in colour, flavour, texture, and enjoyed an almost perfect freedom from moisture. The exhibits of the second prize- winner, Mrs. Stokes, was just a trifle deficient in flavour, although she gained 46 points. The v h c's and h c's were all good samples, so much so that many deserving exhibits were left without cards being attached. In class 8, the on y wag found with the exhibits failing to sec"j" P Gther that they lacked flavour and strength. In otber respects the quality was all the entered. round, upon the ex i ^uciee He was extremely when he last officiated manufacture i pleased with t ie a- expressed the strong the butter generi^y, winners in the niaj. oritTof instances, only be surpassed with diffi- CU\ty' „ tv,p list of prize-winners the names of the ,tm°^ focal exhibitors appear :-Mr. 11. Dutton, ofOldMarton, Ellesmere, who took second ( £ 12) the class for twelve cheese, irrespective of m ht make, or colour, made, owned, and ex- h'bited by any'farmer resident within the specified 1dius of the Association district whose occupation exceeds one hundred acres. Mr. Dutton was also second ( £ 6) in Class 5 for coloured cheese of any make, not less than 301bs. each, owned, and exhibited by any farmer in the United Kingdom, whilst he secured premier honours in Class 6 for farmers who have never won a first or second prize at a Whitchurch Dairy Show; X25 given by Captain R. W. Etholson, of Hinton, Whitchurch, for the best four cheese, irrespective of weight, make, or colour made, owned, and exhibited by any farmer within the Association radius. Mr. J. Low, the Lee, Elles- mere, secured fourth prize (13) in the class for eight cheese, irrespective of weight, colour, or make, made, owned and exhibited by any farmer resident within the radius of the Association dis- trict whose occupation does not exceed one hundred acres.
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Mr. A. J. P. Child of Ellesmere has been offered and has accepted the appointment as agent t,) Mr. Peel of Brynypys. The estate lies in the couu-ies of Montgomery, Flint, and Norfolk. Mr. Child came to Ellesmere in September, 1880, and was trained by the late Major Cockayne Cust at Lord Brown- low's office, and for the last nine years has acted as sub-agent to Mr. Brownlow-Tower in the same office. We understand that he takes up his new duties in January next.
THE BORTH TRAGEDY.
THE BORTH TRAGEDY. Her Majesty's Prison, Carmarthen. Nov. 24, 1894. Dear Father and Sister.—I now get the oppor- tunity to send you these few lines, hoping that you are well, as I am at present-in body. I had a letter from Margaret, my sister, yesterday. Well dear father, I am as happy here as I can be under the circumstances, but, indeed, it presses on me. But the only thing on my mind is the other world, and now, dear father, be happy, and trust in the Lord that you may be saved in the world to come, and then we shall all meet there. It is only for you and me everyone to put ourselves under His care, and I will love and serve Him as long I shall be in this old world. Remember, father, that I don't say this for people to think that I have been saved. I must be before Him in a few days, and I hope that I shall be with Jesus receiving you; and that I shall see everybody there—my mother and my dear Jesus. Let everybody put their trust in their Saviour. I have no more to tell you, but I wish to be remembered to you all. This in short from your son. THOMAS RICHARDS. Her Majesty's Prison, Carmarthen. Nov. 26, 1894. Dear Wife and Children,—I now get this oppor- tunity to send you these few lines in answer to your loving letter, which I received on Saturday, and I was very glad to get it, and to know that you were in good health, as I am at present. I was very glad to hear that you arrived home safe. Well, dear Kate, I have only to tell you, as we were bound to part in this world, I hope that we shall meet in the other world, and that we shall not separate there after we have given ourselves to the Lord, and in His keeping, and then we can hope and trust that we will be saved, and then we shall meet there after being cleansed, and glorifying His 31essed Name for ever. My whole mind and heart is there day and night, and I hope that I shall shortly be there. Well, dear wife, don't think that I write like this so that people will think that I am saved. I must given an account of this very shortly by all appearance, and I hope that my soul will be safe in the arms of my Saviour, and that I will be going from here happy and singing and that I will be singing and praising God and the Lamb, and His heavenly saints. I have only to say to you and the children, give yourselves in the Lord's care, so that we can live for ever. Most likely this will be the last letter this side, hoping that we will be able to speak together there we and the children and I hope to see Jesus as He is. I have no more, only to tell you, and the children to keep up your hearts. My sister Jane was here, and I have a letter from my sister Margaret. I have no more now, but I ask you or David to ask them to sing hymn 858 at the chapel. I will now conclude by sending you my best love without naming you all. This in short from your husband. THOMAS RICHARDS. On Wednesday; morning a communication was received from the Home Secretary stating in the us- ual terms that he saw no reason to interfere with the carrying out of the extreme penalty of the law in the case of the condemned man, Thomas Richards. The convict received the news, it appears, with some amount of fortitude, though he evinced signs of keen disappointment, for he seems to have inwardly clung to the hope that he would still escape the gallows, and the long delay which took place in communicating the Home Secretary's final decision, only served 11 to make that hope more bouyant. However, the very last straw to which he clung proved of no avail, Richards calmly resigned himself to his fate. Prior to the receipt of the letter from the Home Secretary on Wednesday morning little sympathy was shown for the condemned man either at Borth, Aberystwyth, or the immediate neighbourhood, but since the news spread through the locality that the worst must happen, expressions of sympathy were freely uttered:for the unfortunate man, and especi- ally his wife and family, who are highly respected. In the course of a written statement which Richards, before he received the Sacrament on Saturday, signed and declared a true version of what had occured, the convict says I don't remember leaving Swansea or how I left there. The first place I remember was Pencader, when I asked if I could have a drink, and I am not sure whether I had one or not. The next place I remember was Aberystwyth Station, and I think I went out straight. The next time I remember anything was turning into a field, and I have an indistinct recollection of catching a pony. I remember going through with my arms round the pony, and when near Brynbala I let go my arm x uueft pagaeti my own ftouse, it was my intention] to go to my own house, but just by the board school something came to my mind and told me to go to my sister-in-law's house to fetch money. I knew she had money. and had an idea where she kept it. That is where her mother kept it when I lived there for two years it immediately after we married. I thought she kept y 11 in the small drawer at the top of the chest of drawers on the left hand. I went and did not go near my own house. I saw nobody about. When I got to the deceased's house I tried the window first, and found there was no bolt. I lifted the window right up and went in. I was positive of this. Although I am reminded of the gimlet hole in the back-door I know nothing of the gimlet or the back-door. After going in I began to look for the drawer. I lit a match, and found the drawer locked, and I saw keys on the top of the chest of drawers immediately above the drawer. The ring was also there. I took the a^c. opened the door. I found the deposit awl^ a note. This took me about five minutes. of of the parlour was open. I then wen J^P and, as I was going upstairs I heaJ e match. T went forward to the bedroom, and saw the deceased with one foot out of bed i.t* c was the left foot. She had not got wholly out of bed. When she saw me she screamed once, and I gave her a small push on the breast, which caused her to fall on the bed, and I threw the pillow on her face with one hand to prevent her screaming. No unnecessary violence was used in any way, and all I thought was to get away. I was then anxious to get out, and I believe I blew the candle out and went downstairs and out through the front door. I had put the window down when I first went in. I was not there a moment. I did not know she was dead until the Chief-constable of Cardiganshire told me on Wednesday. I left the keys in the same place as I found them, unless I left "them in the lock. I took nothing away except the ring, the deposit note, and the X5 note. I don't know what possessed me to take them. After leaving I went up to my own house and put the X5 note under the front door of my wife's house. Have no recollec- tion of any such thing. I don't know why I didn't go into the house. I heard the clock strike two when I was doing tins. 1 then left for Aberystwyth and when I got to Moelcern! I went into a field Li slept until daylight when I proceeded toAbeyyst- wyth. I first went to the Skinners' Arms about eight o clock and had several beers there. I don't know how long I stayed there. Miss Ellis's story is true as to what took place. I admit everything .T t0 the moiieyi but I most rn?w5v SLthe mUrder" 1 don't know why only took the £ 64. I sent the deceased the note or the £ 200 on the Friday morni„g T admit all the witnesses say as to what took place on Saturday. I do not remember saying anything about the ring, as I was drunkmg hard the whole time. I stayed t i I? °ak until the Monday, when kla«elly. From Llanelly I went +i! iieal'I1i about seven o'clock, and went to e alcon, until I was arrested. Before my God I say I never intended her any injury or to murder her. II had got the money before I wentup- stairs. I don't knowtwhat possessed me to go upstairs tmless it was to speak to her in my silliness. We had no struggle in any way. I have only come to myself since I have been in custody. I am nearly broken-hearted at what has happened. The apparaus of the scaffold was finally tested by the governor on Wednesday afternoon with a weight of 1501b. When he entered the prison Richards weighed 1361b., but became slightly heavier. Lillington generally chooses his own drop, being guided by the appearance of the man more than by the regulation scale of the drops. Richards took the usual diet given to such prisoners, and when asked if he desired anything special, replied patheti- cally, No; this isgood enough for me for the short time I shall be here." Richards received a letter from his wife on Wed- nesday, couched in the usual strain of religious exhortation. No one has visited him, except the chaplain, who remained with him a long time, both in the forenoon and the afternoon. The execution of the murderer took place in Carmarthen Gaol at eight on Thursday morning. The weather was damp and dismal. By the order of the High Shreiff o: Cardiganshire, Major Price Lewes, no reporters were permitted to witness the execution. Our representative, however, learns that Richards had been particularly attentive to the religious instruction of the Chaplain, the Rev. T. It. Walters, vicar of St. David's, Carmarthen, who has now witnessed three executions on the same spot. Richards had increased 121b. in weight since he was committed to the" assizes. He slept quietly throughout the night, and arose of his own accord just before six and dressed himself. The prison Chaplain entered the ward at half-past six, and after much prayer the condemned man partook, of a little breakfast, which consisted of tea and bread and butter. Mr. Walters and Richards were then left alone until about a quarter to eight, when the bell beg in to toll. At four minutes to eight Bill- ington entered the cell and shook hands with the convict before he commenced the pinioning process. Shortly afterwards the Chaplain emerged from the coll reading the Church of England service for the burial of the dead. He was followed by the prisoner, hands behind him, with awarder on either side. Then followed Billington, three warders, the prison surgeon (Dr. E. R. Williams), Major Price Lewes, the High Shreiff of Cardiganshire (Mr. E. M. Davies, J.P.), and Mr. W. J. Forbes (the governor) The way to the place of execution was along] the corridor, through the door, down a flight of, steps with sharp turn to the right at the bottom, and straight across the yard to the gallows-shed, a dist- ance of 55 yards from the cell. Directly Richards was got on to the platform he was placed in posi- tion and his legs strapped. The white cap was placed over his face, the Chaplain the while con- tinuing his intercession for mercy. The clergyman began to read In the midst of life we are in death." Richards was in the act of uttering a final Lord have mercy on me" when Billington adjust- ed the rope and pressed the leaver, and amid the heartfelt responses of the spectators the body dis- appeared. Billington gave a drop of about-7ft.; • the convict weighed 1481b. Richards made no statement or confession on the scaffold. "V
PERSONAL.
PERSONAL. Lieut. T. J. Hounsfield has been lying ill at Glyll" cogen, MaDafon, his father's residence. The Ladies Sybil and Margaret Primrose, daughters of the Prime Minister, have been on a.. visit to Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone at Hawarden Castle. The Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury have left Alton Towers for Shavington Hall, Cheshire, where I they will reside during the hunting season. The marriage of Captain A. F. Cooper, Royal' Welsh Fusiliers, aud Maud Elizabeth, youngest- daughter of Mr. T. H. Barker, of Llyndu, Denbigh- shire, will take place at Rossett early next January- Lord Crwss told a Cardiganshire gentleman the other day that in his early days he had a knowledge of Welsh, and that he still understands a good bit of what is said in the vernacular. The will of Sir Rupert Alfred Kettle, Kt., judge of County Courts, of Merridale, Wolverhampton was proved on November 6, the value of the sonal estate amounting to upwards of £ 31,000. Mr. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., has been invited to attend the important conferanco on light railwry3' which is summoned by the Board of Trade for December 6th. Mr. Thomas Ellis, Parliamentary Sectary to tbe' Treasury, has appointed Mr. J,-W. Cawston, of Treasury, to be his private secretary, in the place 0 Mr. Harmon. The Prince and Princess of Wales have ca,used'tO' be conveyed to a correspondent, who informed t,lieo of the death of Clwydfardd the Archdruid, j conferred the Gorsedd degrees upon their Roy* Highnesses at the National Eisteddfod at CarnarV01^ an expression of their sympathy "with the nation in the loss it has sustained by his demise. We regret to announce the death of the Cotintloo of Bradford. The Countess, whose golden f ding has been celebrated this year, had beera out health for some time. Widespread sympathy ^1 be felt with the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire his bereavement. be felt with the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire jP his bereavement. At a meeting of the promoters of the PC!0 Llewelyn Memorial, held in London on Fridajr it was resolved to place a monument first, on or the spot where Llewelyn fell, near Builthj afterwards, if the funds permitted, on the ^ra-ve'(,xi it could be found. The Hon. Mrs. Bulkeley-g attended and moved the first resolution, which"* seconded by Mr. Bryn Roberts, M.P., and suppOl. 10, by Mr. Lloyd George, M.P., expressing entire 1 pathy with the general object in view. d The marriage of Prince Adolphus of r Teck. aIVj Lady Margaret Grosvenor is now definitelyje the for Wednesday, December 12th. Among presents received by lady Margaret are a dia.tnO nd swallow brooch from the Queen, a and pearl crescent from the Prince and Prince9 0 Wales, a flag brooch from tho Prince of Wul^ heart-shaped brooch green enamel and true 1°, e{ knot from the Princesses Victoria and Wales, a diamond brooch with two turqueise h. from the Duke and Duchesp of » & -DooLie rroin iTincess Victor of Rotoeul° collar of pearls and diamonds convertible e bracelets from the Duke of Westminster, a pin with diamonds and pink pea»l roi11^ •( £ Marquis «f Londonderry, a gold ehain_1 acelet turquise and diamonds from ^or enry j Tempest, a silver cow from Mr. and Mrs. EdW»r Kenyon, a travelling clock from Lord^Henry »» Tempest, a gold signet and i Leche, a. writing case from the Marquis » Marchioness, of i0Ur hunting Jig- in silver from Baron aud Baroness Shroder, a from General the Hon. and Mrs. Savage Mosty11' bell'from Mr. and Lady Georgiana Peel, a inkstand from Lord aud Lady Newport, a table the Hon. G. and Lady Margaret Ormsby-Gore, pair of silver candlesticks from Rev. Sir and Lady Puleston, a shagreen, matchbox from Earl and Countess of Powis, a gold brooch made 0 Indian coins from Sir R. E. and. Lady EgertoD. handsome old Nuremburg cup m>m Sir Robert Artl fi u6' ar Indian work.cigarette case *r tpd li'l' (,rmsby-Gore, two silver ted scent bottles from Major, and Mrs. Leadbett a^ silver bex,qUe box from Sir Thomas and S ey and a black and, gold screen froo1 George Arthur, Bart.
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(Fa 11 particulars will be found in our Advei'ti*eT}1 Columns.) Columns.) DECEMBER. 1 Trip to Birmingham. 3 Excursion to Birmingham. ry, 5 Sale of Ciittle, Stone House, near Montgo1*16 by Messrs Morris, Marshall, and Poole. 6 Invitation Ball, Llanymynech. 19)1- I 8 Stag Hunt Dinner,. Royal Oak Hotel, e pool. 10 Excursion to London. ur>o< 13 Friendly Societies' Invitation Ball, WelsbP 17 Sale of Christmas Fat Stock in WelsbP^J Smithfield by Messrs Morris, Marshal^ Poole.. 20 Victoria Rooms, Oswestry; Dispensary 21 Oswestry District Conservative Club Ao Soiree. tIl, 21 and 22, Week-end Excursions to AberystwY Barmouth, etc. 31 Newtown Annual Eisteddfod. JANTARY, 1895. 3 Lla-ndysilio; Invitation Ball. 8 Ellesmere; Dispensary Ball. 10 Montgomery; Cricket Club Concert. 10 Concert, Pool Quay Schoolroom. JUNE, 1895. 13' and 14 Welshpool, Powis Provincial EiBteddf** .-IfI#
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEA THS. • „jT0 A charge of Two Shillings is made for Maffl:it1d announcements, and One Shilling for (Births t} Deaths. DEATHS. t ELLIS—-In Memory of William Ilinley Ellis, son of the late William Ellis, Severn Welshpool, who died November 20, aged Interred at Everton Cemetery, Liverp November 23.
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E. HUGHES, TRADE HALL, WELSHPOOL DRESSMAKING IN PERFECTIO14 if PERFECT FIT AND LATEST STYLE A STRICTLY MODERATE CHARGES. Special attention paid to Mourning OrderS THE STOCK IS NOW ASSORTED WITH NEW GOODS. Printed and published by SAMUEL SALTER, JUL"017 and DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing On1 21, Berriew Street, Welshpool, in the County Moutgovaery.-Docenibei- 1, 1894.