The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

MACHYNLLETH. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.—A meeting of sub- scribers was held at the old Wesleyan Schoolroom °n Monday, to consider what step3 should be taken to obtaining a site for the School.—Several places were advocated, and it was decided that Professional opinion should be taken as to which of Proposed sites would be best. LITERARY SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting of this ciety was held at Ma-engwynon Monday evening, f^ev. W. S. Jones in the chair. A spirited debate Ook place on Whether sports were injurious to the rising generation." Miss Jane Ann Davies in the affirmative, and Mr. D. Lloyd Jones m the negative. On a division a majority of four voted in the affirmative. MAINTENANCE.—At the Police Court on Tuesday, Wm. Arthur, Graigfach, was brought up in custody 'Ckarged with disobeying an order of the justices to maintain his wife and family, a sum of £ 3 lis. 6d. "being now due.—P.S. Hamer said he arrested defendant in a railway carriage just before the train started.—Arthur was bound over in £ 5 to appear at the next Petty Sessions (Feb. 6), and in the meantime to contribute all he could towards main- taining his family, such contribution to be to the satisfaction of the justices. WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE UNION.-A tea was given wJl. • "T ^f8 -°f thG abov« Union on Friday m -e ^;rav" Schoolroom, when there were tr 1 w6 foll°wing presided at the tables: Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Jcnes, Cambrian House, Mrs. Bennett Davies, Mrs. R. Lloyd, Mrs. Hugh Davies, Jftrs. Lloyd, Bank Place, Mrs. Williams, Bank, Mrs. "wen Davies, and Hiss Maglona Bees. During tea addresses were given by the President, Mrs. Eees, j rs- lomhns, Aberdovey, and Mrs. Hugh Davies. ^n the evening a magic lantern entertainment was e c, when Rev. J. Roberts acted as chairman. A r^er,entitled' Two women in lodgings," was a by Misses Maglona Rees and Catherine Pugh, ith magic lantern illustrations; the Jantern was DrrX managed by Miss Annie Edwards. r^Jie Lp«ffaa3rne. a^so included song, Mrs. Harry LP •8' recitation, Miss Leek; song, Miss Frances As-nl8 ;T5ecitation bv Six Little Girls song, Miss chorus es> tlle Women's Choir joining in the COUNTY COURT. SATURDAY. before His Honour Judge D. Lewis. n "were seven adjourned cases, twenty-five 1, ,P'aints, and six judgment summonses for "nP—No interesting car.ca were tried.—Mr. J. Tutl solicitor, and Mr. A. J. Hughes, of Aber- •vvpx. • '> were present, and appeared in severa arrriiy cases which were settled without much to proposed jury suit, which promise Mam interesting case—RifJiard Lloyd v. Bdw. from i 0"11 action brought to restrain defendant lonD-itf a,clnS a partition on a piece of ground e a rilrup Plaintiff, but over which defendant had befom settled between the parties behalf 0f° niUg U> COUrt' and Ml*' A' J' 'at T>* W Marnnlo Pontiff withdrew the case. Mr. D. the defendant1'01"' London' ^asPresent torePresenfc DRAMATIC ENTBBTAINMENT.^ tu;e>y successful entertainment was givon^ in satisfactory. The programme consisted of a series of Tablca"^ jivauts, and a short one-act Comedietta, under-vhe management of Mrs. Kenyan, D')Iga°1?' Aber^ ■Phillips, Bronwylfa; Miss Frances Howell, At) dovey; aild Miss Trevor, The Rectory. the intervals, Mrs. A. O. Davies, assisted by V. Pughe, played a charming selection of mu » Snd Fraulein Haussding and Miss 1" • 0 delighted the audience with their songs. Canon Trevor occupied the chair and introduced each Tableau with a short explanation. The programme was as fellows Overture, Mrs. A. O. Davies, Miss M. Y. Pughe. 1741; Tableau I., Past and Present "—Lady ot I/HO, Miss G. Hughes-Bonsall; lady of 1895, Miss Ella Bonsall. Tableau II., Sleeping Beauty — SLeeP1^ beauty, Miss Ella BonsalJ; Prince, Mr. J. Howe King, Mr. E. S. R. Trevor; Queen, Miss Gwladys Trevor; Maid, Nesta Jones-Evans; Nurse, Mabel q^lsyd-Jones; Page, Master Vivian Bonsall. Tableau III., "Bubbles"—Master Vivian Bonsall. Tableau IV., Blind Man's Buff "-Mrs. Kenyon, Miss Beresford, Miss Wakefield, Miss May Edwards, Mr. Kenyon, Dr. A. O. Davies, Mr. Dry, Master Arthur Lascelles. Tableau V., "The Mistletoe Bough" Miss, Gwladys Trevor. Comedietta, Two Flats and a Sharp Major Keve Mr. T. W. Trevor; Mrs. Keye," Mies Trevor; Mrs'. Minor," Mrs. J. Bonsall. Tableau VI., Claude Duval—Miss Frances Howell, Mr. Howell. Tableau VII., "The Seasons"—Spring, Miss Mabel Lloyd-Jones; Sum Miss Wakefield; Autumn, >*iss Beresford; Winter, Mrs. Kenyon; Father Christmas, Mr. Kenyon. Tableau VIII., St. George and the Dragon"— Miss Trevor, Miss Gwladys TreTor, Mr. T. W. Trevor. Tableau IX., A little Summer Shower "-Miss Cathie Bonsall, Mr. Dry. Tableau X., "Bluebeard — Bluebeard, Mr. Howell; Fatima, Miss May Edwards. Miss G. Hughes-Bonsall sustained the part of a lady of 1745 most admirably in two wjenps first where she was represented at her spinning wheel, and secondly dancing a minuet. It is worthy of note that her whole attire down to the very gloves were those actually worn 150 years ago. Miss Ella Bonsall represented the lady of 1895 in the advauoed dress of the period to perfection, and'with her gun under her arm, and her cigarette in her mouth, drew forth a burst of applause from the amused audience. Master Vivian Bonsall as Bubbles made quite a sensation. A more exact representation of Millais' well-known picture could hardly be imagined. He won the admiration of all by his appearance and by his comprehension and enjoy- ment of his part. Blind Man's Buff was greatly admired, both for the beauty of the costumes, and also as a perfect bit of grouping. Al the attitndes were most graceful and characteristic. It was one of the most difficult of the Tableaux represented and also one of the most successful. The Comedietta, Two Flats and a Sharp," proved a very lively little piece, and provoked end- less amusement. Mrs. Bonsall acted and looked the part of the agressive mother-in-law to perfec- tion and was invariably reoeived with bursts of applause. Mr. T. W. Trevor and Miss Trevor, as Major and Mrs. Keye, a newly married and some- what quick tempered couple acted together most easily and naturally. Mr. T. W. Trevor, especially by his by-play frequently brought down the house. The moon-light scenes in Claude Duval 1, were most effective, especially that in which Mr. Howell and Miss F. Howell were posed in the graceful attitudes of the Minuet. In "St. George and the Dragon," which was really a pictorial illustration of the old proverb, Two's company three's none," Miss Gwladys Trevor looked charming as a coquettish maiden. The little Summer Shower" was certainly one of the best tableaux, and was repeatedly encored. Miss F. Howell sang the song from behind the scenes, whilst Miss Bonsall (Fronfraith) and Mr. Dry illustrated it in the most accurate and attrac- tive manner. Last, but not least, came Bluebeard," and most realistically were the horrors of the secret chamber produced, causing quite a thrill to pass through the audience, and perhaps the more ready wore they to turn with relief and gaze upon a most charming Fatima whose beauty surely was sufficient to soften the heart of her cruel husband. Great credit is due to Mrs. Phillips all stage manager, for the able way in which she performed her duties; also to Major Bonsall for the gallant work he did behind the scenes arranging the stage. The lime light was in the hands of Mr. Benjamin Pearce, and he gave every satisfaction as did also Mr. Richard Rees, joiner, for the way in which he put up the stage and arranged the scenery.

ABERDOVEY. EKSIUKG COMPETITIVE MEETINGS.— The rarioM denominations have ipsued programmes of their respective competitive meetings. These popmlar gatherings are very beneficial and generally well patronised in Aberdovey. •LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD ENQUIRY.— The United District Council have applied to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow £ 4,000 for new water works, and £ 500 for sewerage works. An inquiry into the subject matter of the applica- tion at which CoL Cooke, C.E., Inspector, will attend, will be held at the Town Hall, Aberdovey, on Tuesday the 29th met., when any penon inter- ested in the matter may-give evidence. SHIPPING.— The late tempestuous gales have militated against the trade of this port. Despite the stormy weather the s.e. Telephone," which trades in general cargoes between Liverpool and Aberdovey has kept its time remarkably well, re- flecting great credit on Capt Griffiths and his gallant crew. The "Volunteer" has a cargo of slates for Gloucester, the Sarah Davies for Belfast, and the Alpha for London. ST. PETER'S SUNDAY SCHOOL.—On Sunday the Vicar read the following list of regular attendances during the past year, not missed once:—Mr. Evan Davies, senior, Mrs. Evan Davies, Frank Morris, John Ingham Jones, Herbert Morris, Samuel Hayler, Misses Mary Davies, Margaret Davies, and Annie Rowlands. Missed once Messrs Evan Davies junior, Ernest Hughes, Matthew Baines Richard R Bell Arthur E. Morris, Misses Maggie Williams, and Lizzie Rowlands. Much credit is due to the secretary, Sir. Arthur E. Morris, for the excellent manner in which he kept the registers dnrmg the past year, and we are pleased to understand that he has consented to remain in office for another year. Mr. E. R. Roberts is the present superinten- dent. £ :_+.n¡' n't.hPT- CONGREGATIONAL UHAPEL-A.. :6" ing in connection with the Welsh CongregaUonahsts was held at Aberdovey, on the 22nd and 23 the first day a conference at which representativt's from various districts attende w p.m. In the evening, sermons were '^red by Revs. Jones, Trawsfynydd, and W. Parn Huws, Festiniog. Three services were held m^ednes J > when the following gentlemen Revs O. Davies, Llandderfel, and D. Roberts, Llan uwchl1yn; 2 p.m., Revs. J. Huws, Barmoutb, and Talwyn Phillips, Bala; 6 p. m., Re*s lalvoi Phillips, Festiniog, and T. Mathers, Baimou TEMPERANCE MISCELLANEOUS ENTERTAINMENT, A literary and musical meeting was he on Wednesday evening, the 16th inst.n the Assem y Rooms, in connection with the Aberdovey perance Association. The room we's crowded. The chairman and conductor was Rev. E. Mostyn Jones. The programme was as follows; song, Miss S. Ann Bell; twelve reasons for being a total abstainer, Miss W. Bell; duett, Messrs. Lumley and Griffiths; Children's choir, conducted by M. Evan Davies, recitations by Miss Annie Evans and Mr. J- E. Morris song and chorus, Mr. John I ugn and party; prize was awarded to Miss M. E. Morris for the best Button hole"; reciting test, prize divided between Messrs. D. Ll. Hughes and Owen Jones; Temperance speech for five minutes, Miss S. J. Evans; song, Miss M. S. Williams; recitation, Ten o'clock at the Institute," by the composer (Mr. E. S. Rowlands, Liverpool House) party conducted by Mr. R. Griffith; answering six questions given on the stage, best, Mr. Evan Jones. A warm vote of thanks was given to the Chairman and all wh3 helped to make the meeting successful. ABERANGELL. SCHOOL TREAT. The annual tea party in con- nection with the Board School took place on Friday evening, January 18th, in the Schoolroom, Mrs. Walton, the kind donor herself, being present. At 3 30 p. in., the school children numbering about 90, sat down to a bountiful tea and thoroughly en- joyed the good things provided, Mrs. Davies, Bryn- mvnach, Miss Harding, Kerry, assisted by the teachers, presided at the tables, and after tea the children enjoyed themselves at various games. At 5 30, parents, friends, and children, assembled to witness the lighting of a tree, which was an im- mense one, reaching almost to the top of the Schoolroom. It was literally laden with presents and ornaments of. every description and when ablaze, the effect was very pleasing, being lit by hundreds of coloured candles, Chinese lanterns, &c. At the request of Mrs. Walton the children sang several songs in a sweet and pleasing style. The presents were presented to the scholars by Mrs. Walton, and the teachers and every child were the recipients of pretty and valuable ornaments, bags of sweets, &c. Also every child was presented with an useful and costly garment—the girls with frocks, petticoats, capes, seawls, gloves, &c., and the boys with complete suits, shirts, gloves, caps, stockings, &c.—Mr. E. H. Davies, a member of the School Board, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Walton for her generosity. He also stated that she had sent 42 books to be presented to the School Library (applause).—Mr. Reese seconded, and asked the parents to shew their gratitude to Mr. Walton by sending their children regularly and punctually to school. He also expressed a vote of sympathy with Miss Howells, who owing to severe illness was unable to be present.—Mrs. Walton very gracefully responded, and in a few well-chosen remarks expressed her pleasure at being present, and also at seeing so many parents present. She advised the children to do their best, being in possession of so many advantages, and she hoped to hear again this year that they had passed a verv creditable examination. She also, promised the usual tea-party, prizes, &c., next summer.—It is therefore to be seen that although Mrs. Walton will be away for some years she does not intend to forget the school she has taken so much to, and done so much for.—Votes of thanks were also passed to Mr. Reese, Miss Price, and MissVaughan for their trouble in decorating the Tree, Mr. Davies for netting the books, and also to all wlu, had assisted to make the evening such a plasaut one.—Amongst those present were Mr. F. Walton, Mrs. Norton and party, Dolcorslwvn, &c. The kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Walton to this school is unbounded, and it would be difficult to find any school getting such treats and other advantages as this school.—Miss Price sang "God save the Queen," and Miss Vaughan sang Hen wlad fy Nhaaan," all present joining in the chorus.- Hearty cheers were given to Mrs. Walton and family, thus bringing to a close a most pleasant and successful evening.

MONTGOMERY. THE LATH TOWN SERGEANT,—Amid marks of respect the remains of Mr. Maurice Davies, one of the oldest and most esteemed inhabitants of the county town, who died on Sunday week, aged 70 were consigned to the grave on Saturday. The funeral cortege, which extended for considerably more than the entire length of Broad Street, was headed by a contingent of Oddfellows. Through- out Montgomery, drawn blinds and closed shutters testified to the esteem of his fellow townsmen, and a wealth of beautiful wreaths piled on the coffin bore witness to like feelings of sympathy. The interment took place at the Parish Church, the last rite being administered by the Rector,'Rev. E. W. Brown, M.A., and the burial service of the Oddfellows order was read by D.P.G.M. Bro. E. Bridgwater. The undertaker was Mr. Richard Jones, of Cempton House. LLANFIHANGEL. PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION.-This election took place on Saturday and resulted as follows John Ihomas, Llwydiarth Hall (Churchman), 72; John Jones, Pantycclyn (Nonconformist), 50. This election was for the ninth seat, and the Council now consists of five Churchmen, and four Noncon- formists. SELATTYN. MINSTREL TRoupE.- On Thursday evening (January 17th), the Minstrel troupe connected with the Oswestry Young Men's Friendly Society gave an amnsing entertainment in the School- room. The comic element was strongly repre- sented, but there was only one sentimental eong given. Perhaps the troupe will remedy this ia the future. An Indian club exercise, bones quintette, clog dance, and mouth organ solo were cleverly rendered. Owing to the severe weather there was riot a large audience present. RUYTON.XI.TOWNS. PARISH COUNCIL.— A meeting of the Parish Council was held in the Schoolroom on Friday week, Mr. Walford presiding.—The Parish Property Committee reported that the parish map and books were carefully preserved in a box at the Vicarage and they reeommended the Council to buy the box. hearse, which was parish property, they recom- mended, should be repaired and painted. The hearse house would not come under the Council and they could not yet say how the village cross librarv wP J d managed- The parochial library would come under the Council, and a few other items required further investigation--The consideration of the report was adjourned.—Mr. Whale, in proposing that a parish institite was badly needed, said he did not want the Council at once to begin spending money on bricks and mor- tar, but if the motion were adopted they could at their leisure consider the question of ways and means. An institute would help to encourage the public life of the village, and in time they should have a good free library connected with it. In towns, free libraries were among the first things to be pro- vided, and men of means and influence were not found wanting in promoting them.—Mr. Morgan seconded the motion.—The Chairman said such a building as that described would cost the Council 45(1 a year. The present were bad times, and farmers were farming at a loss.-Mr. Morgan said that would be provided by their readiness to grant land for allotments..—Mi. Jones said he thought an institute would keep men from their work.—Mr. Timmis repudiated the suggestion, and said many smaller villages had their public buildings.—Mr. Brown proposed, and Mr. Stokes seconded, that Mr Whale should give them more information before they went further.—On a division the amendment was carried, the Chairman, Messrs. Brown, Stokes Jones, and Glover voting for it, and Messrs. Whale' Carter, Morgan, and Howells against, while Mr' Timmis did not vote.—Mr. Morgan proposed a re- solution on the subject of the state of public foot- paths, and called attention to the road over the Perry and the obstruction of a footpath at Wikey. -Mr. T. Howells wrote, asking for an allotment and saying he should like six acres.—Mr Carter said there were a dozen people who would want allotments.—Mr. Brown said they would have to get them as tenancies expired, and that could not be before 1896 He could not reconcile compul- sory allotments with the tenth Commandment.- It was decided to find out what allotments were required. WHITTINGTON. THE LATE Mk. E. WILLIAMS, SYCAMORE VILLA -A memorial service was held in the Com,rela- tional Chapel on Sunday evening. Rev E Garmnn Robeits, who was the preacher, leHv^ed an a'pro priate and telling discourse. In the course of his remarks the reverend gentleman said he was glad to see so many present, as it clearly indicated the respect and esteem in which Mr. Williams was held by those among whom he lived. It was easy to have a reputation for worth away from home- this was why some people attached themselves to Christian communities. Their departed friend was not a man of that description. He practiced his piety be ore them all in his every day life, conse- quentiy he was m a position to render service where it was most needed-to a struggling Church by his own door. Like Simeon, he was eminent in both the relations of life-tovvards God be was devout, and towards man he was just. His justice however, was tempered with the most genial mercy- Although a hard-working, industrious man, he did not neglect the culture of his mind There were two books with which he was Tost intimately acquainted-the Bible aud the Pil^rim'^ a Sabbath School teacher of the first orde^and his acquaintance with the latter gave him an 'accurate knowledge of human nature, and of + £ • workingS of the Divi„e ,i4 i'ttouU Ta mistake however, to think that he confined him self to these two books, for his reading was of nothing free from that doi.omLatLal b™oirj and narrow" L;hrSf real and }nQ i j Piety was sufficiently real, aud his knowledge was sufficiently extensive to preserve him from intolerance. Although not underrating the importance of right be Ss n religion, yet he held in supreme contempt those presumptions mortals who arrogantly pronounce o?TruS°doenoTr hOTetiof^c«« hiLLepSZ ot truth do not square exactly with the notions of of their own little souls. Repeatedly he (the preacher) heard him declare that it "was man's place m the universe to inquire in the temSe not to dictate and denounce. Hence it came to pass that although Mr. Williams was for man? years a member of the Welsh Calvinistic Method^ Pff' t himself with the life and efforts of the Congregational Church in that place He would be sadly missed by them all. Their ympa ies went forth to the widow who was still suffering from the effects of the shock, and for sorrow o7pmye(1 Thcy ^ared the soirow of the family at Dronewydd by whom his HW0,ul1d1 be keenly felt, especially the little 0rc ud-children whom he brought with unfailing regularity to the Sunday School. Let them not look down to the grave but up to the skies. An appiopriated Christ would make their life full of power for work and gladness, and when the end down f gT fe'TrCS of death w°uld be softened !ha,?n T duty. On Sunday night at Zion nSlS -e' Y' • eV" T" E" Roberts, M.A., :1 an impressive sermon in memory of Mr U illiams, who had been for many years an es- hisTor °ffiCOr °f Zi°U Church" Mr- Kofcerts based his sermon on the words 1 Timothy iy 8 But godliness is profitable unto all things," prefacing his remarks with a reading from Bunyan's iiigriTn s Progress," which was a favourite study of the late Mr. Williams. Special hymns were sung, and there was a large congregation.

BERRIEW PARISH COUNCIL. This Council met on Friday evening in the Berriew Schoolroom, Mr. A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., presiding. THE OLD MARKET- Mr. W. DISLEY brought forward the question whether the site of the old Market ",as Private or parish property. He said he relllembered the Market Hall clearly; goods were sold and bought. Afterwards it was used as a store and hearse house, and ultimately it was taken down. Mr. TILSLEY said he remembered butter and eggs sold there. Mr. WILLIAM PRITCHARD said he had occa- sion a little time ago to look at the tithe map, and it was there marked parish property* The CHAIRMAN If that is so, the matter is settled. FOOTPATH COMMITTEE. Mr. EDWARD PRITCHARD moved that a Road Committee be appointed to inquire and report to the Council upon any work that waS necessary on the roads. The CHAIRMAN informed the Council that they had no control over the roads, excepting, footpaths or bve-paths. Mr. WILLIAM PRITCHARD asked whether they had the control of the road side waste P The CHAIRMAN: No, that belo»gs 10 the Dis' trict Council. The VICE-CHAIRMAN wished to know if the men employed by the Highway Bo&rd were sup- posed to look after the footpaths ? The CHAIRMAN No. After further discussion a committee was formed to report to the Council upon any footpath which required any repair; also in regard to any en- croachments. The Committee consisted of six members of the Council, and the following five gentlemen elected from outside:—Messrs. Jones, peayc°ed, Pryce Bullock, — Hughes, The Bank, Joba Holl, and Williams, Blackwood. PARISH RECORDS. The VICE-CHAIRMAN read the report of the Document Committee. He said they bad come across numerous minute books, paper, etc., dating back to 1828, and they thought that as to look carefully through them meant considerable time and trouble, it would be better to leave them where they were until a suitable place could be found to store them. Mr. TILSLEY endorsed Mr. E. R. Owen's re- marks. Mr. DAVIES (Veliudre) moved that the Council provide a safe to store them in. Mr. WILLIAM PRITCHARD ask°d if there would be any difficulty in leaving tbem where tihsy were at present ? L The CHAIRMAN: Oh, no. -p After further remarks it was mo^d R. OWEN, seconded by Mr. D. FACTOR, and carried, that no further steps be taken for the present. PROCTOR'S LANE- — Mr. E. DAVIES referred to the st$W of Proctor's- lane. He wished to know whose dnty It was to see to it ? The CHAIRMAN said as he h#* lafcf7 JT ^ased the property on either side, ifc wa* hlS dnt/ to keep it in repair, but only as » bridle road. However, he would be pleased contribute towards the cost of a carriage road if the Disfcrict Council would meet him on fair terols- Mr. DAVIES thanked Mr. Humphreys-Owen. A BAD ROAD. Mr. D. LLOYD, by permission of the Conneil, referred to the bad state of the ? amv and Upper House. It was agreed to put the matter °a ^1C a^enda for next meeting. BERRIEW SCHOOL Air. W. PRITCHARD asked the chairman to give his opinion on the Berriew Scbool scheme. Mr. HUMPHREYS-OWEN gave a lengthy re- ply. a SENCROACHMENTS- Mr. W. PRITCHARD asked as the hour was late, if the question of encroachments oould be held over until next meeting. The CHAIRMAN: Yes, by permission of the Council. This was agreed to.

PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED. On Friday week, a meeting of the local officials m connection with this Company was held at the Star Coffee House, Welshpool, where the local agents of the Welshpool section in the Newtown District were entertained to a capital dinner and tea by their superintendents. The catering reflected great credit upon the establishment. Mr. b. Thomas, chief superintendent. Newtown, presided, and the vice-chair was ably filled by Mr. Tomas Lewis, superintendeut, Llanfyllin. p j .? a*ternoon was spent in discussing the benefits ot Life Assurance. The claim of the Prudential (with its enormous wealth, exceeding £ 20,000,000 invested funds), upon the public, was strongly M°Ca'ped and aPP^uded. ih fr", addressing the conference said a hud the honour of representing a grand company. Its motto was its name, and their work v ar carry out the motto until they had pruden- ia ise every person, teaching economy, thrift, and wisdom. There were, he said, probably more people financially interested in the Prudential Assurance Company than in any other concern. in actual amount of rfio.pints it was nnlv surpassed pi^ r°Ur 'argest railway companies. It had f 1T' ,ou. kife Assurance policies in force. The on t'ie United Kingdom at the t.. e ° ast year, was estimated to be 38,800,000, in th'1^'111' .more than one person out of every foui midst was insured in their company, ^th death amongst the policy holders of tne company, there were about six hundred per ho serious decident occurred in i .L ffiasses of the people without inclnding Prudpnf^ I r?1!' Persons who were insured in the .ia. What an epidemic meant to the com- thf. TaJ1* gathered from the fact tha'; during f tcmr years, 20,525 claims had been paid on Thp jllf'U!d to have beentcaused by influenza. themspl'^o6^ t^en asked his audience to pledge 8 to do their best during 1895 to increase ZUMST8 ,°f th° ComPuny. They should work m • o shoulder, remembering the old adage, Mr ^vvaA>^118' Wayg are nofc wanting." th~ D M°RGAN JONES said that as the seior ageut present, he had great pleasure in t„ ? t a hearty vote of thanks to the superin- rpmef STI)1 Providing them with such a sumptious ai'„ Was gratifying to him and the other circnmof meefc the superintendents under such he conlri tUCGS' SPeaking from personal experience been mo,rUre th(3m tbat the year °f 1894 had section, andrtothfi°US t0 him mdividuaI1^ to the T.r„ the company. the m'^Bf seconded. He thought it wnnlillnF W?a^d be productive of much good, as nathv hnfv t0 strengthen the bonds of sym- Althono-i. 7,een fche superintendents and agents, orosnpi • ° ^6ar bad been one of remarkable 189^ T,1? district, he believed the year gress StiU more remarkable for its pro- JONES (Superintendent of Welsh- ln addressing the company, said he felt mnr meet them, though he would have Ivino- ri* grutified if all the agents from the out- mid^ had been present. The section had and IIP H lsfa°tory progress during the past year, their w ? d that all the agents would tackle < ° Wlttl renewed vigour, and a determina- mpn, Sui-Pass, if possible, their present achieve- lahnr.vo t}6 esired them to be constant in their dro f -Remember the old saying "The constant ThiV °* Water wears away the hardest stone." t-i v* P £ "Pauy afterwards adjourned, and proceeded to VISIt the various objects of interest in the town — » —

Epps, COCOAS .-Cocoa-Nib Extract. (Tea like) -The choicest roasted nibs (broken up beans) of wi a,aral Cocoa, on being subjected to powerful l J1111 Pressure, give forth their excess of oil, in0 or use a finely-flavoured powder-—"Cocoa- me, a product which, when prepared with boiling water, has the consistence of tea, of wnich it is now eneficially taking the place with many. Its active principle being a gentle nerve stimulant, supp ies the needed energy without unduly excit- ing t ie system. Sold only in packets and tins, by Ccrocers, labelled "James Epps and Co. Ltd., Homoopathic Chemists, London." On Saturday afternooon a wall at the rear of a row ot cottages in Bridgnorth fell, laying several ot.the dwellings in ruins, and burying a number of persons beneath the dfebris. A youth named Thomas Gittoes and a child named Emily Ada Lee were killed. MATOHT'W'O F-T°P' «IN MY HOM« had died until the •M.A10HLESS CLEANSER SOAP I tried.

WELSHPOOL. "THE BRITISH EMPIRE: ITS GREATNESS DUE TO THE HEBREW ORIGIN OF ITS PEOPLE." LECTURE BY REV. J. IDRISYN JONES. This was the title of an able lecture delivered in the Church House, on Monday evening, by Rev. J. Idrisyn Jones, on behalf of the Welshpool Dispen- sary. The Vicar (Rev. D. Grimaldi Davis) presided, and those present, though small in number, were not slow in appreciating the interest and ability of the lecture, and the brilliant manner in which it was treated by the lecturer. Those who were absent not only deprived themselves of a rich intellectual treat, but allowed the funds of the Dispensary to suffer, which might have been augmented by a large collection. The CHAIRMAN, in his opening remarks, mentioned the fact that this was the second time that he had had the pleasure of acting as chairman for Mr. Idrisvn Jones. The first time was in the School of Art last winter, when they had a very good muster. No doubt the number that (Monday) night was very much affected by the state of the weather, and filso by the fact that it was Monday- fair day. All those causes combined made it difficult, and in some cases impossible, for their friends, however much they desired, to be with them that night as on the first occasion. Rev. J. IDRISYN JONES then proeeeded with the lecture. After a few preliminary remarks the lecturer proceeded to call attention to the greatness of the British Empire, and of the England of Shakespeare's boast, when he wrote- This Royal Throne of Kings, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-Paradise. This fortress built by Nature for herself Against infection and the hand of war. This happy breed of men, this little world, This precious stone set in the silver sea. It was then shown how high an estimate of our Empire had been taken by foreigners. Napoleon the Great spoke of Britain as the Mistress of the World." Victor Hugo, another Frenchman, had spoken of us in the following terms:—" Over that sea, calm and majestic, lies the proud Island, whose existence consoles me for a thousand continental crimes, and vindicates for me the goodness of Providence henceforth there are no nations, no peoples, but one and indivisible will be the world, and the world will be one England." A Russian writer (Vernadsky) makes the following allusion to us—" Britain is a spider whose webb encompasses the whole world within her own dominions; she has all the resources of all the continents; her Empire is stronger and vaster than the coalition of other States." The following Droofs were them n.s to the greatness of the Empire:-(I) lIe, siza a irpassitig in this respect all ancient ani modern Kingdoms, being five times greater than Babylon, fifty-two times greater than Germany, fifty-three times greater than France, occupying an area of 9,003,000 square miles, and possessing three to four times the population of the Roman Empire in its palmiest days. (2). Tlt-e Comt?t(,?i,d o.f the Oceaii.-Britain is the .true Neptune who, with Trident Sceptreswaya the seas. Of England it is said- Her march is on the mountain wave, Her home is on the deep." And it is no empty boast when her people sing— Britauia rules the waves." Her navy is nominally twice as powerful as any one other single Power, while the record of her commercial vessels is beyond that of all nations Germany stands highest in regard to sailing ships, and America in regard to steamers, amounting respectively to 779 and 3794. But Britain owns 5694 sailing vessels, and 14,971 steamers; while out of the 28 Ocean Telegraphic Cables belonging to all Nations we own 19. (3). Her UnconquerableneHS.—The speakar in coming to this point was emphatic in the expres- sion of his sympathy T^ith the principle of arbitra- tion in inter-national disputes, bat looking at things as they were, he felt no sympathy with the craven fear which possessed some of our military and naval authorities because of such an event as the Franco-Russian Alliance, but rather agreed with the utterance of Shakespeare long ago- Come the three corners of the world in arms And we shall shock them nought shall make us rue, If England to herself do rest but true." And we agree to this, not in a spirit of vain- gloriousness, but because we may believe that Providence is pleased to defend ns from the assanlts of oar enemies, scattering their forces, as in the case of the Spanish Armada and the ships of Napoleon, and giving the victory in the day of battle to our Nelsons and Wellingtons. (4). As the Mother of Nation-s.-There is only one colonial people-and that is the British-all other kingdoms lacking the genius for building up young nations. Lord Carnarvon said There is but one colonial empire, and that is the last the earth is now practically filled up." A French traveller thus describes how his country went about the matter In our colonies the first building is a police station, the second that of the tax collector, the third a statistical office, and you have to wait for the colonists." Reference was here made to the Federation of the Empire for commercial and defensive purposes, as coming in the near future and which when it came. would bring prosperity to the Anglo-Saxon race at home and abroad. (5). po:<sel!SHcgOutposts and Coaling Stations all over the Wot-ld.-In these we have strategic positions of immense value. No foreign warship can venture further than two thousand miles from home in timo of war for want of coal, and thus thev would fall a prey to the British ironclads, whose coal is placed everywhere ready for the emergency. The Journal of the United Services thus refers to this point: It is worth while to note how a sort of destiny has possessed us not only with a command over all the great com- mercial routes, but with the gates of those routes; essed of these gates, how are the Enemies to pass them5 Thus we dominate the nations France u„h the Channel Islands Spain through Cibralter; the Mediterranean people through Malta; Africa through Cape Town Egypt and Turkey Crouch Cyprus; China through Hong Kong; c th America through the Falkland Islands the Af^ntic through the West Indian Islands AfJ^istan through Peshawar; Arabia through i i • the Red Sea through Socotra the Indian n through St. Helena &c. While we are Ocean "possession of India. Australasia, alrea y ^aaacja (equal in size to three Europes). ^^ri1I1Unl'n ,ve have the lion's share of Africa. S6) Her Unyaralled Wealth.—No peoples have nr ire growing so rich as the British, who, ^Withstanding, a large self-imposed poverty and notwit merciai depression, yet are saving ssfo00,000 annually. Out of our wealth we are money to all the world, and never borrow, lending gabbath Observance— Our empire is I' her religious aspect happily, for there is no g Jabilitv unless there is a moral basis true sta age Time but repeats the theme Power without moral basis is a dream." T Jh French Exhibition England and America !i! onlv nations who refused to exhibit on the were tne j VjOVe all nations we reverence the Sabbath- ,fc Qeorge Herbert our Mont- and y couch of time cares, balm, and bay, The week were dark but for thy light: x Thy torch doth show the way." T our being a Missionary People We spread through the World and send Bibles and ^Fries to France, Austria, Turkey, Russia, Missio r,b.na aQCj an our Colonies, and to the far- Egypl> j_rpatheni*m thus are we blessing, 0«S'r„0 ,d S«viDg all Nations.. elV1U""U-'B' It is pertinent now to ask to what must this hp attributed merely to our genius or greatnes goTIie Divine scheme with regard to gooclhi Xow ifc ig vcry worthy of our atten- °Ur th it all the foregoing marks of our greatness f a Hebrew character; that is they belong by are of a announced in Biblical prophecy °"0'?"aheriKi-e exclusively of the Hebrew Nation %S tins very °time in the World's chronology; by ft Hebrew Nation we do not mean the people the d jews—but the other section of the usuaUy c knowu as the Kingdom of posterity or A^ Ki^dom of Jlldah. The Israel, dis references will bear out the following scnptuie^ statement. haye the Command of the Ocean, xxvin, rp„ be Unconquerable, Micah v, 8; Num- Mother of Nations, Gen. xvn, 6-17; io be the Nations, Gen. xxn, 17 rrtave'tSSed' wealth, Deut. xv 6; To f' In the Sabbath, Ex. xxxv, 11; lo be a Mission- vPdople, Gen. xviii, 18. Now we maintain that f Le Hebrew marks are founl to day in the British people and in them only. But if we are Brt ofP Hebrew origin, these blessings are 011 to a different people to those to whom given to alJ rotnised by Covenant. It is uTtherefore? to be wondered that on this same not, ther infidels, Tom Paine, David Hume, Brarllaugh thus put the <»«>•— God a God ° ? Mi' Why he promised to Abraham in the nioit solemn words He repeated His promise; nay this Book, which reveals the attributes of Almighty God, tells us that God condescended to swear to a weak puny man that he would establish his kingdom for ever, and that his seed should be as numerous as sand upon the sea shore. That promise was reiterated and sworn by God and I ask, where is that kingdom now? Where ? Dou't tell me that it is meant figuratively don't tell me that it is not literal. God swore that it should be for ever. H established it, and now it is a tliiuo- of the past. You tell me that the God of the Bible always speaklS the truth." Bradlaugh was justified in statiug that this Abraham ic Kingdom was to be perpetual, for Jehovah has made the starry heavens to be less stable, for referring to sun, moon, and! stars, He cail-" If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the Lord, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever," Jer. xxxi, 36. We can only silence Infidelity and vindicate the Scriptures by proving that the British people are Abraham's seed. If the Abrahamic Covenant has verily broken down, what further trust can be put in our Bibles ? One promise failing renders all other promises worth- less. We are glad, therefore, to be able to "how that the British people are of Hebrew origin. Two arguments will suffice to establish the point (1) II That the British have all the marks of the Hebrew race (2) that the Hebrews of Palestine have been traced ou the journey from that country LO these British Islands. Let us see the force <.f this double argument. Suppose that in 1894 a certain Hebrew disappeared from Palestine, and that it is I rumoured that he has taken up his abode in London. Is it so ? Yes, providing that the Hebrew said to be in London corresponds in all particulars with him who has vanished from Palestine, and further that satisfactory proof can be adduced that he was seen on the journey from the one. place to the other. Suppose this Hebrew was known in Palestine as Solomon Levi, of medium height black hair, a silversmith, 40 years of age, a wife and four children, has written a book on AtJ-a fond of the song Rule Britannia." Xow if i- c n be affirmed that each particular belongs to the Hebrew in London—so far there is reasonable evidence as to the identity of the individual. Now let us EUPPO Ie that witnesses can be found who testify that he was seen by them taking steamer at Jaffa for Alexandria, that next he was seen at Brindisi, next at Paris, next at Dover, next at Charing Cross Station in the Metropolis. What\ further proof can we wish that it is one and the) same person, and that the lost is indeed found. Such then is onr two-fold argument as to the Hebrew origin of our nation, viz., that we have all the Hebrew characteristics, and that indepen- dent witnesses track the Hebrew people on their way from their land to Britain. Let us now follow them on their journey from Palestine to Britain. We will now look at the Kingdom of Israel as they were in the eighth century before Christ. They are a ten-tribed people, having Samaria for their capital, and Hoshea for the king. They are provoking Heaven with their idolatry, and now the judgment of God comes down upon them by sending an invading army to overthrow their city, and to carry them into captivity. This event is thus recorded in the Bible, In the ninth year of Hoshea, the King of Assyria took Samaria and carried Israel away into Assyria, and placed them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the Cities of the Medes," 2 Kings xvii, 6. Placed now in the region of the Caspian Sea, they appear to have remained there for a century only, for at the close of that period a Revolution arose, in which the Medians threw off the yoke of Assyria; the Israel captives took advantage of the upset. and left the region. Their departure is thus stated in the 2nd Book of EsdrM, chap. xiii. These are the ten tribes which were carried away priaonert3 out of their own land in the time of King Hoshea, whom Shalmaneser, the King of Assyria, led away c tptive but they took this counsel among themselves, that they would leave the multitude of the heathen, and go forth into a further country where never man- kind dwelt, that they might there keep their Law, which they had never kept in their own laud; and they entered into the Euphrates by the narrow passage of the river." Josephus writing about them says Wherefore there are but two tribes in Asia and Europe subject to the Romans, while the ten tribes are beyond Euphrates till now, and are an immense multitude not to be ee.ima.ted by number" (Jewish Antiquities, 5 book; chap. xi). Now let us notice that Heroditos, the Greek historian, states that a migration took place from the cities of Media about the middle of the seventh century B.C., whom he calls Sythians, who, entering Europe, settled along the shores of the Black Sea. He brings them from the same starting point, along the same route, at the same point of time, as the Book of Esdras does the Tribes ot Israel- they thus must be one and the same people. He also states that they begun their national life at a time coincident with the period of the Exodus from Egypt; that they believed in a Supreme Being, and the immortality of the soul; that they rejected swine's flesh, and that they were an all- conquering people. They possessed therefore Hebrew characteristics. These same Scythians are referred to by other historians as the Sakai," a term probably derived from Isaac, and from whence comes the word Saxon." But these Sakai or Scythians, are said to have come into Europe from Media, where Israel was once captive, thus Diodorus says the Sakai came fr Jm Media." Ptolomey says the Saxons were a Scythian rate and came from Media." Pliny says that the Sakai were a people of Scythia." Sharon Turner says The Saxons were a Scythian nation and were called Sakai," whom he believes came from Media. M. Chaillu, the eminent modern Frenchman, in his recent book, the Viking Age," says that the ancestors of the English came from the shores of the Black Sea, via Scandinavia, through Norway, Denmark, &c. The stages of the journey are therefore as follows: —From Samaria to Media, from Media to the shores of the Black Sea, from the shores of the Black Sea to Scandinavia, from Scandinavia to the British Islands. Thus the Hebrew origin of the British peoples may be fairly established in the fact of their possessing all the Hebrew characteris- tics and in the testimony of history that they are the descendents of those who travelled from Samaria to Britain, and the greatness of the British Empire becomes thus explained. It is interesting to notice by way of additional evidence that we possess the distinctive emblems of the Hebrews, viz., the Lion and Unicorn (Gen. 49-9, Number 24-8), the Bull was the symbol of Ephraim (the scripture name ot Israel of the Ten Tribes), the harp was Israel's national music, and a stone" was to bo the final destructive agent in the overthrowing cf the four kingdoms prefigured in the dream of Nebuchadnezzar. The lion and unicorn are on the British Standard John Bull is ever with us and once through Tara's Hall in Ii eland and still among the mountains of Wales is heard the strains of the harp, while in the Coronation Chair lies a remarkable stone which for 2,500 years in Ireland, Scotland, and England has been deemed indispensable in the Coronation of British Monarchs. Why these Hebrew emblems if we are not of Hebrew origin ? There is further confirmation of the theory, that the name by which ancient Israel was known in Samaria was that of Khumri," the name with a variation in the spelling of the Cymru, or the people of Wales. Mr. Layard discovered in Nineveh an obelisk, now placed in the British Museum, referring to Shalmaneser the II, receiv- ing certain treasures obtained from the King of Israel, and tha inscription is as follows The tribute of Jehu the son of Khumri, silver, gold, bowls, vessels, goblets, and pitchers of gold, with sceptres for the king's hand, all these have I received." In other Assyrian records the city of Samaria is named Beth-Kh-,iTiiri or House of Khumri evidently from Omri the founder of the city. How has this name attached itself to the Welsh, if they are not of Hebrew origin ? It is, on any other hypothesis, difficult to explain also the fact, that Taliesin in the sixth century wrote this ")iv lote has been declared in Hebrew; in the Hebraic tounge have I sung" (Davies's British Druids, p. 573). It is also important to notice the atiinityof both the Welsh and English language with the Hebrew tongue. Tyndall, the first trans- 1 vtcr of the Bible into English states in the preface the properties of the Hebrew tongue agreeth a thousand times more with the English than with the Latin." Canon Lyson in his book "Our British Ancestors," states that the Hebrew is the root of the British and the Anglo-Saxon tongues." Every Hebrew scholar acquainted with the Welsh will know that the verb is placed in the same posi- tiou in each language. Why, unless we are of Hebrew origin ? Druidism, the ancient British religion, corresponds also with the Baal worship of the Hebrews in its main features. Why is this ? But let ns notice some difficulties in the way. (l.j inire are unset* p-eople. This is 80, but it not in tJlO lea"t shatter the argument. Peoples differently named may yet come from one stock. Professor Huxley now maintains that Saxon and Celt are one ami the same. So Jutes, Angles, I Saxons, Danes, Normans, Celts, mav yet have 1) r 1; sprung from one source. We have an'illustration of this in the Acts of the Apostles 2, 5, when it is said, that in the day of Pentecost there were in Jerusa- lem devout Jews out of every nation under heaven but these Jews are described as Parthians, Medes, Elamites, Cretes, Arabians, &c. That is taking the names of the countries from whence they had come. So the ancestors of the British were called after the countries or peoples through which they wandered and rested on their way to these Islands. The Jutes fram Jutland, tbe Danes from Denmark, the Saxcns srom Saxony kc., but there is nothing to hinder their Abrahamic origin in this. (2). The Type of Couiiienunce. Some might say we have not the Jewish face, but then we are not Jews, but Israelites. But the ancient Jewish and Israel countenance is said to have been different to the Jewish face of to-day. The distinguished painter, Holman Hunt, has given us a picture of Christ, with blue eyes and auburn hair, and he states, that after full study of the case in Palestine, he considers that the proper thing. King David was of a ruddy countenanccj and Queen Esther a Jewess was fair." (3J. It seem* to clayh with the arrangements of Christianity, m trh irh Israel ism 'in abolished. But is it abolished ? At the first Advent the Abrabamic Kingdom was transferred from the Jews to the other section of the people of Israel (Matt. 21, 431 for none but they could possess that Kingdom. The mission of Christ and his apostles was to the lost tribes, for he charged the Disciples not to go "into the way of the Gentiles" but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Mat. x. 5, 6), the Jews were not then lost, but were in their land, and Christ sent His Apostles therefore to recover the lost tribes and to convey to them the Gospel-Israel is not abolished. In the future the Apostles are to sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. James and T-erer dedicated their Epistles to these same tribes scattered abroad ■ Israel is not thus abolished- but, forms the golden thread running right thron- the New Testament and therefore the existence to-day of a flourishing Hebrew nation 's not out of harmonv with Chris- tiamty. Ihis he >ry then is the only solution of the Bible on the one hand, and of the British Eiiil)ire on tl)e otlici,. It is heritage to be the people of Abraham hy lineal descent. We are thus the inheritors of the magiiifieeut covenant made with the Patriarchs, by virtue of which the Gospel has been in our land for more than eighteen centuries, and through which also bas come onr greatness, victories, wealth, -,iiid,Lecuritv-bevond all other nations—and which, rather than- be diminishing shall increase yet. more and more. The nations not so great as thee, Shall in their to tyrants fall, Whilst thou shall flourish great and free, The dread and envy of thera all." Nor should we fail to rejoiee in the fact that we are thus able to vindicate our Bible from the aspersions of Infidelity. The Scriptures are not broken, but every jot and tittle 5s fulfilled, and we may continue to rest all our hopes upon them,, while at the same time we may be legitimately proud of an Empire whom God has made the greatest and most glorious of the world. Such is an outline of the Lecture, at the con- clusion of which, Rev. T. ROBERTS proposed n vote of thanks to the lecturer with great pleasure. Mr. Jones had got some very surprising evidence, whether righi or wrong he (the speaker), could not say. Whether they were sprung from Jewish origin or not, they were all agreed as to the present greatness of the English nation. He would examine at his leisure, some of the evidence wnich Mr. Jones had brought forward. He had great pleasure ia proposing a vote of thanks to the lecturer (applause). Mr. FAIRGREAVES seconded the proposition, which was carried unanimously. Rev. J. IDRISYN JONES then proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar for his kindness in lending the room, and for taking the chair. He felt very much indebted to him for the sympathy which he had shown with the subject of the lecture (applause.) Mr. R. POWELL seconded, and the motion was carried. The CHAIRMAN then replied, and the proceed- ,ings terminated. ■ ♦ PENYBONTFAWR. CHOIR SUPPKR.-On Wednesday, 16th inst., the members of St. Thomas' Church Choir, aad Mr. Roberts, Churchwarden, were, through the liberality of Rev, D. James and Mrs. J\mes, enter- tained at their annual supper at the Vicarage. After supper, sweets, oranges, &c, were distributed, and a most enjoyable evening was spent in singing, games, &c. Three songs were also well rendered by Mr. D. E. James in his usual takinc etvle. A hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar and Mrs. James was proposed by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Rowlands, parish clerk, and carried with great enthusiasm. The Vicar, in responding, said it gave him great pleam-ace to eee them there tia" evening, and hoped to meep all again at another supper next year. God save the Qneen was then sung, and all returned home highly pleased with the good supperjand the evening's enjoyment. COUNTY COUNCIL.—A meeting of the parishioners of Pennant was held on Tuesday evening at the schoolroom to select a candidate for the post of County Councillor to represent the parishes of Pennant and Llanrhaiadr in place of Mr. E. Roberts, Garthgelynenfawr, who is retiring after having represented the above-named parishes from the formation of the County Council. Rev. D. James occupied the chair, there being but a few present, and Mr. R. Roberts, Ty dn, who was proposed and seconded as a very suitable candidate, declined the honour. The meeting was adjourned until Monday, 28th inst, in order to make the meeting more public. Before dispersing, an unani- mous vote of thanks was accorded Mr. E. Roberts, for the kind way in which he had discharged his duties during the last six years he has served the two parishes on the Council. LLANWDDYN. DISTRIBUTION OF COAL.-Miss Davies. of the Hotel, has distributed a quantity of coal to the deserving poor in this parish and to those of the township of Ddwvffrwd in the parish of LIan- gynog. Mr. Jones, Glanrhyd, and Mr. Ellis, Tyncha, gave the carriage free. The recipients desire to express their best thanks for the generosity shown in providing for their comfort under such severe weather. PARISH COINCIL. On Tuesday the members of the Parish Council held their second meeting. Present, Mr. J. T. Williams, chairman, Miss Daviesj Messrs. D. Davies, J. Jones, W. Owen, R. Snow- don, and P. Gittins, with Mr. W. Lloyd, acting clerk for the assistant overseer. The following resolu- tions were passed :-(1) That a fire-proof safe be purchased for the custody of the parish documents. (2) That a precept be made on the overseers for the sum of £15 to be paid to the treasurer to meet the requirements of the Council. (3) That a set of books bo ordered by the clerk. (4) That the sum of 2s 6d be paid for the cleaning, fireing, and lighting of the room for each meeting. (5) That the chairman make enquires, jointly with Llanfi- hangel as to Vaughan's Charity" on the Lhvydiarth and Llangedwyn estate and report to the next meeting. (6) That an ordnance map be ordered containing the whole parish of Llanwddvn — Mr. Watkin Owen gave notice that at the next meeting he will move That the Council will take into consideration the private burial grounds in the parish, and the necessity of keeping them properly fenced and in order.-Tlie Vicar, at the request of the chairman, very kindly gave his views upon the maps and books now in his and the churchwarden's custody. Messrs. W. Owen, D. Davies, and J. Jones were appointed a committee to draw up bye-laws (for the approval of the Council) for conducting the business of the meet- ings.

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