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THE CHURCH IN WALES.
THE CHURCH IN WALES. MEETING AT MONTGOMERY. SPEECHES BY MR. STANLEY LEIGHTON, M.P., AND MR. R. W. WILLiAMS-W\Ms. On Wednesday evening a public meeting was held at the Town Hall, Montgomery, to hear ad- dresses bv Mr. Stanley Leighton, M.P., and Mr. R. W. Williams-Wynn, the Conservative candidate lor the county, on the subject of the Disestablish- ment and Disendowment of the Church in Wales. Col Harrison presided, being supported on the platform bv Mr Stanley Leighton, M.P., Mr R. W. Williams- Wynn, Rev E. W. Brown, Mr R. E. Jones, Cefn-Bryntalch, and Mr F. N Garnett, Berriew. Amongst those present were Rev J P. Morgan, Llandvssil, Councillor W. Jones, Mr J Shuker, Mr A. G: Montford, Churchstoke, the Misses Jones, Cefn-Brvntalch, Mr C. Shuker, Messrs F. and R. Langford, Court, nndMr J. Edwards, Montgomery. The CHAIRMAN on rising was received with great cordiality, and in opening the proceedings said th >v were met there that night to hear a sub. ject discussed which was of the greatest possible interest to them all. A proposal had been made to disestablish and disendow the church in Wales, that was to say, than portion of the church which was situated in Wales. They would no doubt be told by those gentlemen who had come to address them, many interesting details with regard to the church. He, speaking as a layman, felt that it was of the greatest advantage that they should be, both officially and unofficially, as churchmen, connected with the state, because he believed that that con- nection between church and state was one which was for the manifest interest of both. He was speaking entirely for himself, but he must say that the enemy being at the gate, this was entirely the wrong moment to put forward any scheme to weaken the church (applause). He entirely dis- agreed with the proposal to disestablish the church. He could not understand the reason for that pro- posal, and he hoped that it would be withdrawn (applause). Mr. R. W. WILLIAMS-WYNN, after a few pre- liminary remarks, proceeded as follows Is this the time to attack what even our opponents allow to be an active and a growing church ? Are we, as christians, sufficiently stiong in our religion that we can, with safety to ourselves, with safety to our country, afford to weaken and cripple so great a power for good ? Let us look at one example and ask—Are we, as a nation, in a religious sense, everywhere gaining ground ? You will all agree, that during the past 30 years the Nonconformists have been the attacking party. Armcd with a most powerful press, especially in the vernacular, they have not scrupled to use its influence o Utmost, while the church has gone on quieuy working its way into our lives and homes, rus for its defence to the result of its labours. The attacks of late have been fierce, and may be saia to have reached their height during the last few years. Look what effect they have had on the observance of religion as regards marriages in Wales. During the past 30 years the marriages celebratea in Nonconformist places of worship have e_ practically without change from first to last III proportion to the total marriages. They have only increased by a decimal, from 25*2 per cent. in the live years 1856-70 to 25*8 in 1891-2. But the marriages with no religious ceremony have, the same periods, advanced from 24 3 per cent. to 336 per cent. And mark, that as the battle grows fiercer, the rcc-iders from religion increase. the figures of the Registrar-General show for the four years, 1833-92, an advance of nearly 1,000 per annum without any semblance o "ars ceremony over the averages o „raduallv previous. Does not that show tha we a, < drifting from religion altogether, an to be the dearest wish of every pastor, who claIms of the rich, not the church of the poor. Is that of the rich, not the church of the poor. Is that reallv so ? Would it not be more true to say that it is not only the church of the rich but of the very poor as well (applause). Do not our towns point to this, and is it not a well-known fact that very many of our parishes have no resident minister. And yet in those parishes there must be the same call for sympathy and care as in the larger parishes, the difference being in number alone. To whom then must the appeal be made ? Under the establishment every man, woman or child has the to the of the pri8h dergyman in the nraei in vain ? Have not they out of their own often too scanty store, done their utmost to relieve and help their people in distress ? (applause). But I do not wish to imply that the Noncon- formists are in any way unmindful of the duties of attending and relieving the poor and sick far from it. I grant them every wish and desire not only to do their duty, but to do more than their duty. It is not their fault, but the faalt 6 voluntary system, under which their funds are inadequate, and almost entirely taken mp by the demands of the ministry. This they must know and feel, and yet we see by this Bill an attempt to bring the Church to the same condition. And for whose benefit ? Will this money be given to the other denominations for them to carry on the work ? No. It will be taken away to secular purposes, for museums and the such like. again the support given to hospitals, iniirmaries, etc., during the last 50 years. By the Church party £251,833 was given, whilst the amount con- tributed by Nonconformists was £24,000 on^7- During 1392 the Church party gave £ 11,574, and the Nonconformists £ 2,978. I do not put forward these figures to in anyway disparage Noncon- formists, nor do I forget that the Church has many rich people ÏJ: her following, but in the face of these facts, and in the face of their own official figures, which ciaim but 47 per cent of the popu a ticn, it is hard to believe the boast we have so often heard that our nation is a nation o on • formists (applause). Take another vievv^ o^^ en«agi»/wayof taking an optimistic view of things. while ago, lie put the proceeds ot the Oh uh at £ 300,000. I11 South Wales, lately, he> knocked off £ 100,000, stating that the an^untwas over £ 200,000. The next time he speak* p j will knock off another £ 50,000. It is as the leaders of a party to be as i^ul C!iurch stances permit. The gross endowments proposed to stualler sum of £ 284,000. This is made up of a. > :llld £ 67,003 derived from rent of from the money iu the Funds, and the „ ,qIlith's own tithe, £ 217,000. According to Mi. 25 shewing, assisted, remember^ Vle for cost of per cent must be knocked off t tUho Jg collection, rates, taxes, etc. 1 « corn 1)as dependent on tiie price of corn; •- With this, suffered we, alas know only too y. e • })(; even Mr. Ellis, from his early tnumng,J^t expected to bo familiar, but I f»PP distress eussion. or even mention, of agricultural would, in his opinion, embarrass his party, ancl<f! ,a. waste of tin,so bo cl.oo^ the ojher Of pretended ignorance. £ 100 ot titn £ averages was worth £ 74 4s.,coascq™ a tin ^25 16s. per cent, must be deducted J ™ n'ake up for the fall in valu%00/ySQ That is the of £ 157,000 not over P»at dfc. 'Sw in estates aie two sides, and in mbu o pleasures, you accept the burdens as we d cUoos- iLere is no such convenience as f,hlirchestate Ae first chazge on the Welsh Omucn 7141 ^'he euueati.n of her children. ^[y-fric of foment the Church educatet- the the raiepavcr 73,800 ^^ll^hooViK will neopDg o £ tbe Hlil the voll''Ua 7 i'sOU children eceseuri^ be closCd. Vet £ oard Schools tt>i« he educated, and on ]ioard School rl' duty must devolve. The pv^ent i 0 t vS00 -II be- nù to. to 1'np.)j y ',d(lj I iunal seLlOol accotnillO 'li eniov ^'iJU'e;1 at once' whiie ,C C theirs for theij 3 «oy the elei,<Ty will remain Pfvme in for T «"»«* £ • a"-V Cm:F Tm and tei! me wlici. roat*- Calc,lll"c w we not now W"ue ,ue profit comes (applaui-e). A"- bur. oi'oaini;:r uudci. tj)e weight of rates a aircady '( ? 1, not the future dark enough (applaase). On what does the pio^pcn y every gomerv depend, of Welshpool, ot doei; town and village of Montgomei.yshiie ci.ons '{ the money ci mc from that circu»ates m j 0 Who are your customers ? Are they no raer.s, t.iie labourers, and the host of 0 j inake their living on or from the laud (app Strike a blow at them and >'ou hit you Wound them, and you in. your turn nius Place an additional burden of £100,000 on the rates and know the consequence of your act, By all means reform the Church where she is in ncec of of reform (applause). No institution in this world is perfect. So direct your hand that her power and efficiency to help the poor and needy may be increased and not diminished, that the ministers standing shoulder to shoulder with Non- conformists may be more able to fight the growing evil of indifference and irreligion (loud applause). Mr. STANLEY LEIGHTON, M. P., whose rising was greeted with applause, congratulated them that Mr. Wynn had shown such a mastery of the subject on which he had spoken in a spirit of kindliness and im- partiality-a spirit which showed that Mr. Wynn respected himself, and in respecting himself he respected the opinions of those who differed from him (cheers.) In that spirit lie (Mr. Leighton) would try to follow him (applause.) In Mont- gomeryshire they knew, roughly speaking, how the religious communities were divided. The number of Calvinists was about 12,000, Indepen- dents 7,000, Wesleyans 4,000, and Baptists 2,000, altogether, they amounted to 25,000. The popula- tion of Montgomeryshire was 58,000. He did not wish to comment on those figures, but would now pass on to the question of arguments upon that matter. The Church, said their opponents, was established, the Chapel was not; the Church is paid by the State the Chapel is not; the Church and the Chapel should be treated alike, and in reference to property there should be an equality. Therefore, said they, the Church should be disestablished and disendowed. If those premises were true, he would be a Liberationist. If those premises were sup- ported by fact, ho would be with those who pro- posed disestablishment and disendowment (cheers) But let him state the case as it appeared to him to be true. The Church and the Chapel were both established; neither Church nor Chapel were paid for by the State; and the property of the Church and Chapel should both be protected in precisely the same way, by the law. Therefore neither Church nor Chapel should be disestablished and disendowed (loud cheers). They saw that their difference was not in arguments, but in facts. He wished to bring before them the facts of the case, because he was perfectly certain that truth would prevail. If the truth of that matter was brought home to the minds of the people, there would be an end of that attack upon the Church. Mr. Leighton then proceeded to give chapter and verse in proof of his contention, and afterwards devoted considerable attention to a close analysis of Lord Rosebery's and other statesmen's speeches upon the subject. In conclusion he said that a Government which proposed such a scheme of plunder and spoliation as had been shadowed forth, was doomed. Rev. E. W. BROWN proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Stanley Leighton and Mr. R. W. Williams- Wynn for their most able and instructive ad. dresses. Mr. JOHN EDWARDS seconded, and the re- solution was carried uuanimously. A vote of thanks to the chairman, on the motion A vote of thanks to the chairman, on the motion of Councillor W. JONES, seconded by Mr. T. II. CEORGE, concluded the meeting.
FORDEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS.I
FORDEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. WEDNESDAY. Present Colonel Harrison (in the chair), Rev. L. J. Lee, Mr. W. Pryce (vice-chairman), Colonel Twyford, Messrs. E. R. Owen, E. H. Morris, J. Pryce Jones, E. R. James, S. Miller, J. Whitaker, E.iliughes, F. Langford, J. Edwards, T. Rogers, E. Davies, W. Pritchard, Wm. Davies, R. Davies, T. Owen, E. D. Parry, E. L. Tudor, E. Price, A. Dorricott, and Wm. Oldfield, with Mr. C. S. Pryce, clerk. NOTICE OP MEETINGS. The CHAIRMAN said that with reference to a question raised at the last meeting the following telegram had been received from the Local Government Board :—" It rests with Guardians and Rural District Councillors to determine whether any, and what, notice, with agenda of any meeting, shall be required by regulations made under Rule I. Part I. of Schedule I. Public Health Act." Under those circumstances, it appeared to him that it would not be necessary to send notice of each meeting of the'Board to each Guardian, unless there was anything which called for special notice. With regard to the standing orders he moved the re-appointment of the Pro- cedure Committee. After being seconded by Mr. E. R. JAMES, the motion was carried. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. Mr. J. PRYCE JONES proposed the motion of which he had given notice, viz., that the meet- ings of the Board be held once a month. He con- sidered that it was impossible for members of the Board to keep in touch with the business unless they attended every meeting. He thought that if they adopted that motion they would be better J. B DWARDS .!) Mr. B. HUGHES supported it. Mr. J. WHITAKElt did not think that, they would be able to transact the business in the time. Mr. E. DAVIES said they would' be bound to come fortnightly if they were going to do the Board business and District-Council business. The CHAIRMAN was opposed to the proposi- tion for the reason that he considered from his experience of the work of that Board that it would not tend to the efficiency of the work of that Board or to the interests of the ratepayers. Mr. J. PRYCE JONES having replied, the motion was put, with the following result :—For it 8, against 14. WORKHOUSE ADMINISTRATION. The CLERK announced that a letter, bearing upon the above subject, had been received from the Local Government Board. It was agreed to adjourn the matter for a fortnight. THE SCHOOLMISTRESS. The CHAIRMAN read a letter from Miss Davies, the schoolmistress, stating that she had been obliged to leave her duties, as her only brother was suffering from fever, and her parents wished her to go home. The CHAIRMAN said under the circumstances ho (the chairman) took upon himself the responsi- bility of instructing the master to get temporary assistance until the meeting of the Board, and Miss Salter, daughter of the infants' schoolmistress at Montgomery, had been engaged to look alter the children until that day. A further lettei- had been received from Miss Davies, in which she requested that the Board should either release her altogether or allow her a given time of absence. Mr. E. R. JAMES asked if the children could not be educated at the Fordeu school ? The CHAIRMAN said if they considered it advisable that the children should be educated at Fordeu school the proper course would be to com- municate with the managers, and ask if there was any probability of receiving the children. He was strongly of opinion that the children should be educated there. It would brighten the tmw of their lives and they would be able to mix witn other children (applause). Rev. L. J. LEE moved that the Board communi- cate with the managers on the subject. Mr. J. PRYCE-JONES seconded. lIe trusted that the Board would see their way clear so that the children should n:t have a distinctive dress. Mr. A. DORRICOTT considered that it would be a good thin;; if the children could go to Fordeu school. The motion was then put and carried ur.ani- mously. Reverting to the question of the schoolmistress, it was agreed, on the motion of Mr. T. ROGERS, seconded by Mr. F. LANGFORD, that Miss Davies should be released from her duties at once. Mr. E. R. JAMES then proposed, and it was agreed to, that the clerk be instructed to give 31 iss Davies a testimonial when required. THE LUNCHEON ONCE MORE. The CHAIRMAN said that he would like to point out that the arrangements with regard to the luncheon there were not their own arrangements, but were under the sauction of the Local Govern- ment Hoard. It would be impossible for them to depart from the arrangements ordered by that Board, who had ordered that they should have luncheon, and that the cost should be credited in the books of the Union. Tho clerk had written to the Local Government Board applying that the Guardians should be supplied with luncheon free of cost, and no reply had, as yet, been received. It should be pointed out that the payment by the Guardians would not entail any cost upon the ratepayers. The Hoard then retired to luncheon, after which The CHAIRMAN ^aid that the committee had seen the master and he reported that, Miss Salter managed the school children very well. The com- mittee had also seen Miss Salter, who stated that she did not hold a certificate, but had been moni- tress at Abermule and other schools, and was willing to go in for a temporary certificate. The committee unanimously recommended the Board to employ her at a salary of £ 20. The recommendations of the committee were confirmed. This concluded the business of the Board. —
* L LW YD IAIITH.
L LW YD IAIITH. ACCIDEKT.-Last week while the little daughter of Mr. Thomas Watkins, Fachvren, was playing in the barn she fell and broke her leg. She is pro- gressing favourably under the care of Dr. Jones.
LLANFYLLIN.
LLANFYLLIN. DISTSICT HIGHWAY BOARD.—A meeting of this Board was I'cld uia Thursday, when there were pre- sent, Mr. Thomas Gill, chairman, Messrs. David Jones, Thomas Watkins, Evan Evans, John Lod- wick, E. Vaughan, and Humphrey Ellis, with Mr. W. A. Pughe, clerk.—A letter was read from the Meifod Parish Council, drawing attention to a foot- path leading from Voelerfyl to Pontrober through Rhoswoodt.—After a discussion the matter wa-s allowed to drop. Mr. Pryce Asterley, of Twynllwyn, wrote calling atten- tion to the Melinygrug and Cennant footbridges in the parish of Llanfair.—The Surveyor was instructed to attend to them. THE LLANFYLLIN DISTRICT CONSERVATIVE CLUB. -The members of the Llanfvllin District Conser- vative Club held their annual general meeting on Monday evening in the Billiard Room. Mr. J. Deam, in the absence of the president, was voted to the chair. The report of the General Com- mittee and the statement of accounts for the past year showed that the club is in a flourishing con- dition. Mr. Oliver O. Openshaw was elected president for the year and Rev. T. Jones vice- president. The secretary having read a letter from Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, M.P., the following resolution was passed unanimously That we" the members of the Llanfyllin District Conserva- tive Club, beg to thank Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, M.P., for his letter, and hear with great satisfaction of his much improved health, and trust that his visit to the Canary Isles will be the means of completely restoring it, and we beg to inform Sir Pryce of our determination to use every legitimate means in our power to secure his return at the next election as member for the Montgomery Boroughs." After th- usual business had been completed, a very successful smoking concert was held in the same room. Mr. Deam again presided, and Mr. Archer Oldroyd acted as accompanist. The programme was ably sustained by Messrs. R. G. Perry J ames Lee, A. Oldroyd, Charles Lee, David Jones' Joseph Jones, William Lloyd, Edward Jones, Joseph Moulkes, Fred. Lloyd, and Herbert Phipps. There was a fair attendance both at the meeting and the concert, and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem.
TOWN COUNCIL. < 1 V.
TOWN COUNCIL. < V TUESDAY. Present: Aldermen J. Marshall Dugdale (Mayor), C. R. Jones, and John Jones, Councillors Edward Roberts, John Ryle, Evan Watkins, William Jones, William Ellis, David Parry, Robert Jones, Thomas Roberts, and John Ellis, with Mr. W. A. Pughe, town clerk, Dr. F. Felix Jones, medical officer of health, and Mr. D. Lloyd, borough surveyor. FINANCE. The Finance Committee reported that the ex- penditure for the past month was £ 36 8s. 7d being z68 8s. 2d. more than in the corresponding month of last year. MISCELLANEOUS. It was decided that Mrs. Owen, Tynewydd be paid 3s. per week for the removal of the night soil; that the lessee of the tolls be offered £ 2 5s. in settlement of his claim in respect of pig carts during the period when the swine fever regulations were enforced that the surveyor should prepare an estimate for paving the proposed sheep market with setts that the town choir be allowed the use of the Town Hall for practice, on payment of the cost of coal, cleaning, and gas; and that the Cymru Fydd Society be allowed the use of the room on the same terms. MaAJne7iT J0HN J0NES moved: "Thatwe, the JfYf 'f ?.ermen' and Councillors of the borough for an" app y„to the Local Government Board matter, fiTferrin« °n the Council all the ment LFTRQ? m, S<?C- 33 of the Local said orrfp K n they als° apply that the Act on f 1! pursuant to Sec. 34 of the same n,ul'< ,0nn e Council the powers of the vestry iuder the 3rd and 4th sections of the Poor Rate Assessment and Collection Act, 1869. ^Merman C. R. JONES seconded the motion. Councillor EYAN WATKINS wished to know whether the order, if granted, would be a specific or general order ? h The TOWN CLERK said it would be a general order. Councillor WATKINS then moved that the matter be adjourned until they knew what'the terms of the general order would be. There being no seconder, this fell through, and the original motion was carried. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. F' I H '-]'; Felix Jones, D.P.H., presented his annual report which was as followsThe population of the borough, according to tho last census is 1,753 deducting from this 48, the number of the inmates at the Workhouse at the time the census was taken will leavq 1,705 as the population of the borough, excluding the Workhouse. During the year there were eight deaths in the Workhouse, and 30 in the borough, giving a death-rate of 17'59 per 1,000 in 1893 it was 18 7, and in 1892, 17 per 1,000. No deaths were recorded as due to zymotic or preven- tive class of disease. It is gratifying to note that there have been no deaths from this class of disease which comprises the orincipal contagious fevers wOTe^iiSeredth°f tllirt^iTO children »er 1000 wiI1 therefore be 20-& 1 000 The™ lk JaS 27'5' and in 1892, 24 per o'no rcJ Tjr° hVe deatbs of children under 1000 g,v!n"a deathrate of 14"2 per .LjUvAJ. in tno births re^istproH in and »i,on orer 65 years of ° ™boc„' a lew cases of intluonzn T, • nart of the venr i especially in tho early pan ot the ycai, and two deaths are due to comnli cations following this to compn- typhoid fever, which m ° i Cai3B Mav and wn„ recovered, occurred in Y a ™as caused by the «fi»neh produced in openiuo- an o!rl ,i, ■ stench One case of German mcasL SVr & ba°k *"?• imported from Scotland tool r b, ?Vas. aPPareutly both cases strict disinfection ,1 m- ^t,gU8fc- ln the fevers did not spread fT i;art:l,ed/mt> and October I visited the common 1 i autl is kept in a satisfactory conditio?'%» 'V!'Uh houses are well looked after T .S an«h,er- with regard to thpQl. t 1 w°u'd suggest evorj, T" There is a piece of waste ground°Ut" street Bridge which is used a n l r f T"" and is in an unsightly coiubHn P 1 ,U,ge llRap' mend that a public ashnif ) T'ou,d recom* whic-h the refuse could be t! here int3 emptied and cleLXut at con,d be great nuisance w £ icU ar?U1ST' The of excrete disposal is woll V Present system been pointed out by me in sever,/?/°U' &nd lmS I again urge upon vou my reports, some other plan I wnnlri ° necessity of adopting you have Jo pails to PS tlmt in futui'« furnished with a lid and to & V P £ Ul t0 b° number bein<* entere'l • nnmbere^> the be seen at a glance to vvL S° that ifc can When one pail is ^lm,^ tho pail b,lo""s- earried awiy t? S j IZ ldf p^°nit and it is correspondinc number IV, K l)a^ with closet. In this w^L^ ™ its pWe in the lids prevent the contents of'tho ,lu.1Klino« 5 lllt' and thev are placed i„ •11>ajlls bein £ exposed contents being disturbed ^Thei Wlt,1!oufc tLicir 158 pails in use a urn inn i -T &t preS3nt weekly. To cai'-rv onr °5 Wh"'ch are emptied quire another 1^8 "i "r Uitne Jou would re- q nre another ibb pails furnished with lid« also hds for the old pails, and you w uld ^n't new sanitary cart, capable of holding a oet pads and constructed so that the paila could bo puued m two or three rows above each oilier mu~h m ho same way as lamps are carried itTin go round* ^r^ou w 7?™ building or shelter of so\ne kind to keep tie emit? pails in. In my opinion this plan, if carried oS piopeily will be an economical and efficient method ot removing tho excreta of the town. Th ,t^ supply of the town, which is in a very ^,1 dition, has been augmented by the erection of *'v tap conveying clean drinking water to 1'endre • qnt:lei' some ùiscnssion re the public ashpit, the SUlTeyor was instructed to report thereon t") the next. meeting. J!>N1':s «« «•»»' «f a veiy important document., and it .aould not bo buried amongst their papers x UntU hnA b0CU ""J considered. hnn4 f v'cry lmjiortant suggestions for the in- Vv-!>uld l^ !/°n1 a' srlmtar7.l1,,lnt of view> ^Kl it •5neni-.ll • G -11S 0Plult'u»to consider the report specially m committee. The MAYOR concurred, and it was decided that P^'ia; nH'et,n- be 1101,1 to consider the report of the Medical Officer of Health.
COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.
COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. YESTERDAY (FRIDAY). Jit™ Mcfra E- J«nes, and John Jones, Crowden being also present. PROFANE LANGUAGE. Edward Edwards was fined Is and costs for using profane language at Penybontfawr on the 4th J anuary.
LLANTIHANCTEL.
LLANTIHANCTEL. The Council met for the first time at the School- room, on Friday night, and, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, all the Councillors were present, viz :— Rev. E. Evans, Messrs. John Thomas, Richard Parry John Lodwick, Thomas Jones, Joseph Jones, Henrv Jones, Robert Gittins, and Rev. J. Allen Jones.-The following business was transacted :—Proposed by tlr. John Thomas, and seconded by Mr. Robert Gittins, that the Rev. E. Evans be chairman till April 15th.-Carried unanimously.—Proposed by Air. Richard Parry, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Jones, and carried unanimously, that Mr. Lodwick be Vice-Chairman. —Proposed by Rev Allen Jones, seconded by Mr. Lodwick, and carried unanimously, that the manager of the Llanfyllin Branch of the North and South Wales Bank be treasurer. Mr. Robert Gittins and Rev Allen Jones were proposed for the post of clerk, but both declined to act.—Mr. Richard Parry pointed out that unless one of them would consent to accept the office, the Council would have to pay the assistant overseer for doing the work.—Ultimately Rev Allen Jones consented to do the work till the annual meeting.—It was decided that the transactions of the meetings be recorded in Welsh, and that a report of the meet- ings be sent to the papers circulating in the parish. —It was also decided that the Council should meet on Mondays or Wednesdays at 6.30 in winter and 7 in -,tinimer.-I committee of.II the members of the Council was formed, to make full inquiry into the various charities. This committee will meet on Monday, February 18th at 6-30 p.m.—On the motion of* Rev Allen Jones, seconded by Mr. Rd. Parry, a hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr. D. Charles Davies for acting as chairman of the Parish Meeting. r
CARREGHOFA.
CARREGHOFA. The monthly meeting was held on Friday night, in the Schoolroom, Llauymynecb, when there were present Messrs. A. J. McEldowney, chairman, Ed. Baugh, Robert N. Asterley, John Jones, and R. Roberts, with Mr. Francis Pugh, clerk.—The Clerk said the School Committee had arranged to light the room and make a fire for 21;. 6d. each night. These terms had been accepted by the Llanymy- nech Council.—The Chairman said the lighting of the schoolroom would come under the same head as the lighting of the Village in a short time.- Mr. J. Jones proposed that they Pay the sum for three nights, that would be up to April. They could decide afterwards whether they needed any fire or lights.—Mr. Baugh thought three months rather short, say for four months-—Mr. Asterley seconded Mr. J. Jones's motion, which was carried unanimously.—The Chairman said as yet they had not done anything with regard to the salary of their Clerk.—Mr. Baugh asked if the Llanymynech Parish Council had done anbiIlg ?-The Clerk said no.—Mr. J. Jones said it had better be left until the next meeting, when they could discuss it I more completely .—This course was agreed upon.- The Clerk drew attention to a resolution of the Llanymynech Council asking that a joint com- mittee should go to the Rtctory and inspect the parish map, which was there -On the motion of Mr. Jones, Mr. Baugh and Mr- Asterley were appointed.—Mr. J. Jones proposed, and Mr. Aster- ley seconded, that a petition he sent to their District Councillor, Mr. William Asterley, asking him to ask for a report on the sanitary condition of the houses of Carreghofa from the Nuisance 0 Inspector.—This was carried J. Jones moved that they ask the County Council to allow their roadmen to remove the snow from the footpaths after a storm, and also to see that the drains were cleared to allow the water to escape. He said it had been impossible to get about the village.—The Chairman said be footpaths required attention.—Mr. Roberts seconded the motion.—Mr. Jones called attention to the encroachment by Mr. Deam by putting barbed wire through the guards around the parish trees: to his gai,den.-It was ultimately decided to see Mr. Deam upon the matter.—Mr. J. Jones also called attention to the dangerous condition of the parapets of the Canal Bridge at the top of the village. He moved that the Canal Company's attention be drawn to its condition.—Mr. Baugh seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously.—The condition of the road leading from Wall's Bridge to Carreghofa Locks was drawn attention to by Mr. J. Jones, who said the hedge had been pulled nPi and when the new line was opened from ianfylliå to Llany- mynech, the trains would èOUle round tha corner upon anyone who might 4. crossing the line. A substantial fence ought to fca put up. He moved CF8HHEI Company's Stt&ntion be drawn to t6. Mr. Roberts seconded the motion, and it was decided to ask the Canal Company to send a representative down to meet a committee of the Council, and confer upon it.—Mr. Asterley pro- posed a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presidillg.-ilir. Baugh seconded the motion, and it was carried.—The Chairman briefly thanked them, and the Council rose.
CHIRPLTRY.
CHIRPLTRY. second meeting of the Parish Council was xr the uew Schoolroom, on Monday, present Mr. E. H. Morris (chairman), Mr. S. D. Price- iJavies (vice-chairman), Messrs E. A. Langford, r wuddoes' EvaBS- E-Jones, C.Williams, J- Whettall, J. Pugh, W. Hughes, N. Watkin, and ii. A. •Oliver (clerk).—Messrs. S. D. Price-Davies and W. E. Jones were appointed trustees in the Ph.Ce-f »'1e churchwardeiis to administer "Parry's hanty," and a committee, consisting of the Chair- >"an, Messrs. W. Jones, R. EvanSj J. Pugh, and N. „ atkin, was appointed to repor't upon any other charities that may belong to the Parish at the next meeting.—The Chairman then read a letter rom tbe Vicar (Rev. J. Burd), stating that with the sanction of the Churchwardens he should be pleased to hand over to the Parish Council a c-up- °a? P,aced in the school lobby at a nominal ren of 6d. per annum, which wa,s now ir> the vestry oom. The offer was gratefully accepted, and essrs. Langford and Price-Davies werc appointed afjeirta.ln what hooks, documents, and maps, ou ct be in the custody of the Parish Council, and report at the next meeting.—The Clerk was also instructed to write to the incumbents of Middle- t ownh and arton, asking for any papers belonging hill u •J"arish Council.—The Returning Officers IV ,nln? beGn Presented it, was criticised by Mr. ice-JJavies, and payment deferred until next R >H l committee of -Messrs. Jones, Evans, e oes, Willi-yms, and Hughes, were appointed to Parish reporfc uPon tlle footpaths in the
LLANDYSSIL.
LLANDYSSIL. IIevld in the Schoolroom on Wednesday. All the embers were present, and Mr. Herbert D. Owen presided. It will be remembered that Mr. Hicks vas a sent from the first meeting, and in conse- o4?6"0^ SGat was vacant; but as no one cr opposition when the Chairman sug- tiw6 JIr- Hicks should make his declaration, a gentleman duly qualified. Mr. G. Griffiths, manager of the North and South Wales Bank, was appointed treasurer. The Coum-il decided to issue nio .K Upwn the overseers for £ 13, to pay tho J|o10n other expenses. The charities next t-'n « • discussion. The committee appointed n n^lui^e into and repoit upon the amount and t hpp6 *7 tl10 cbarifc'es, reported that they had seen "ector, and had received courteous replies and «- evY help possible from him. Tho charities 'irirf tC> and were invested with the Rector and Churelnvardens. The Rector was of opinion inTi dlsPe«sing of tho charities would remain tVnfT of the present trustees he also said ct he had written to the Charity Commissioners upon the subject, and he thought that the Council ou wait for their reply. As there was £ 2 Payable at Christmas 1894^ to be distributed, and '(lb was thought that in this inclement weather no time should be lost, it was èieeidodl(penùing the twCT°n of the Charity Commissioners) to elect to trustees to act in place of the Churchwardens, S Z\ Brumwell and l^ason. Payment to the <V 1°,° aim"ers for the use of the room was next scuss. clj and it was agreed to offer Is. 6d. per neetuig ior the use of the room, for fire, and light.
LLANWNOG.
LLANWNOG. As tho meeting of this Council was declared i:.egr», on the 16oh inst., because tho necessary iree clear days' notice was not given, it was held on Thursday evening. Mr. E. Jones presided. he cnairman and vice-chairman were appoint- ee trustees to assist the Vicar and Church- wardens in distributing the Charities of the Parish. Committees were nominated to make an inspection of the documents and other property elonging to the Parish to be taken over by the ouncil' and to form standing orders for the use of the Council. Notices of motion were given to rescind several resolutions passed at the first meeting.
LLANBADARN.,
LLANBADARN. LECTURE.—Rev. A. Williams, Elerch, delivered a very interesting lecture on the history of the urch in Wales, at the Schoolroom on Monday evening. Mr. Edward Jones, Factory, presided, and there was a good attendance.
NEWTOWN.
NEWTOWN. LONDON UNIVERSITY.—Mr. J. D. Pryce, formerly in theoffice of Messrs Williams, Gittins & Taylor, has passed the examination for the final LL.B. (law). THE FAIR.—On Monday only a few sheep were ex- hibited and firmer prices were realised. A good number of pigs were on offer. Pork.made 3Jd. a lb. live weight. Cart pigs were much the same as last i week. Several lots went home unsold. On Tues- day there was a small cattle fair, the snow-storm no doubt keeping many away. There was a slow trade in beef, which made 5d per lb. There was no great demand for cows or calves. Young cattle were enquired after. A few good horses were shown, but sellers complained that the prices were not equal to those of last year. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—At last night's meeting (Mr. Alfred Ford in the chair), the report of the Sewage Farm Committee was read and considered. Mr. T. Edwards's motion asking the Local Government Board to confer ithe powers of the Parish Council upon the Board was deferred to a special meeting. The consideration of the Market Hall bye-laws, and a committee was formed to consider the plan and boundary. It was decided to ask the streets and highway committee to take steps to test the quality of gas. Other business was transacted, and the Board rose. CYCLING CLUB.—Last evening the first invitation dance in connection with the above club, was given in the Public Hall, when about 50 couples assembled. The hall was nicely decorated by Mr. D. H. Lewis, Trade Hall, and the condition of the floor was everything that could be desired. Flowers were kindly lent by Mr. W. A. Pryce-Jones, whilst Mr. Bebb supplied the supper in his usual style. The band of Mr. W. P. Phillips provided a delight- ful selection of music, to the strains of which dancing was kept up until four o'clock this (Satur- day) morning. The duties of Secretary and M.C. were ably carried out by Mr. F. R. Lloyd, whilst the committee acted as stewards. THE CANDIDATURE OF MR. J. W. WILLANS.— On Thursday evening a public meeting was held in the Victoria Hall, to further the candidature of Mr. J. W. Willans, as member for the Montgomery Boroughs at the next election. The chair was taken by Mr. Richard Lloyd, J.P., who was sup- ported on the platform by Mr. J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., Mr. E. J. C. Morton, M.P., Dr. Palmer, Mr. J. Parry Jones, Mr. Hugh Lewis, Mr. John Hughes, Mr. Richard Phillips, Mr. C. J. Newell, Mr. A. S. Cooke, the Misses Lloyd, and Mr. R. Willans. Un- fortunately Mr. Willans was unable to be present, owing to his state of health, but a lengthy tele- gram was read by the secretary from him. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, LIMITED. On Wednes- day a sandwich tea and entertainment took place at the Public Hall in connection with the above Society. Upwards of 400 sat down to tea, the tables being presided over by the following ladies, assisted by competent waiters: Mrs. J. Andrew, Mrs. T. L. Jones, Mrs. J. Evans, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. E. G. Morgan, Mrs. H. Hinchcliffe, Mrs. E. Bum- ford, Mrs. W. Spence, Mrs. E. J. Lewis, and Mrs. J. Roberts. About 8.30 the entertainment com- menced, the chair being taken by Mr. J. Andrew, president of the society, and was supported on the platform by Mr. E. G. Morgan, secretary, Coun- cillor Brown, Newport; Messrs. Spence, Fisher, T. L. Jones, J. Rowson, J. Roberts, and W. Trow. After tea several interesting speeches were de. livered, and at intervals the following programme was efficiently performed Song and chorus Com- rades," Mr. C. Davies; song, Mrs. Roberts; glee Crabbed age and youth," Excelsior Glee Party, (encored); song Is that mother bending o'er me," Mr. Cyrus Owen; glee Pleasant months of May," Excelsior Glee Party. Mr. Rowson acted as ac- companist. The usual votes of thanks brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. WATERWORKS COMPANY.—The half-yearly meet- ing was held yesterday (Friday), when there were present Mr. R. Lloyd (in the chair), Messrs. William Francis, H. Lewis, John Danily, and James Grant (directors), Mr. E. Jones, secretary, Mr. E. C. Jones, assistant-secretary, Mr. R. Tilsley, auditor, and Mr. W. P. Phillips. The following isthe report of the directors :—" The directors submit herewith the audited statement of accounts for the half-yar ending December 25th, 1894, and although there has been a slight diminution in the revenue account, they are glad to be in a position to recommend a dividend of 3 per cent., for the half-year free of income tax. The nett revenue account shows a total of S488 15s. 2d., of which the proposed dividend will absorb JE420 leaving an available balance of E68 15s. 2d., to be carried forward to next account. The directors have since the last general meeting placed a further sum of S50 on deposit at the,North and South Wales Bank; this account now stands at R-304 12s. 9d., and the total revenue fund at X928 7s. lOd. The directors retir- ing by rotation are Messrs. Richard Lloyd and Evan Powell; the retiring auditor is Mr. Richard Tilsley all of whom are eligible and offer them- selves for re-election." The report was adopted, and the usual routine business was transacted.
THE R. W. W. RECREATION AND…
THE R. W. W. RECREATION AND IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. The fourth annual general meeting of the mem- bers was held in the New Road Board School, on Friday evening, January 25th. The chair was taken by Capt. E. Pryce-Jones, J.P., president of the society, supported by W. E. Pryce-Jones, Esq., B.A., and others. The HON. TREASURER, Mr. T. Meredith, read the statement of accounts, and after giving in detail the figures of income and expenditure for the past year, ho proceeded to remark that on the whole satisfactory progress had been made, and he considered the result was such as to afford room for considerable congratulation. Messrs. W. Roberts and R. D. Jones, the auditors for the year just terminated, were accorded a hearty vote of thanks for their services, aud unani- mously re-appointed to act for the ensuing year. The report of the General Committee embodying the experiences of the various sectional com- mittees was then presented, being read by the hon. secretary, Mr. J. M. Jones, and proved to be of a most satisfactory and encouraging nature. The CHAIlUfAN said that he thought the I v Society should be heartily congratulated upon the healthy state of affairs as a whole, and he noticed with approbation that success had attended the sections devoted to physical exercises, and to intellectual advantages. Regarding their present premises he was very sensible o? the drawbacks under which thev laboured, aud was glad to state that within the next eight or nine months he hoped on behalf of himself and his colleagues to place at the dis- posal of the Society large and suitable rooms (applause). He could assure them on behalf of Sir Pryce and the other directors that their support could always be relied on so long as the facilities offered for recreation and improvement were pro- erl appreciated and made use of. p jyir :MEHEDITH (h:m. treasurei) followed in a few" well-chosen words, urging the members to nite in endeavouring to establish a debating club U"d classes of various kinds, which would be '^aturally beneficial so soon as they had the oppor- f jty and which he felt sure would secure unani- mous approval. The CHAIRMAN then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the officers, whom be considered had nerformed their duties with signal ability. The motion on being put was carried with ^Mr^BERESFORD I^OOD, the chairman of com- mittee responded on behalf of himself and ■ollea^ues, and expressed the pleasure they all felt furthering the interest of the members. He proposed that their grateful thanks be given to Sir 1'rvce as Patron, the Chairman (President), to Mr. W"E. Prvce-Jones and Mr. A. W. Pryce-Jones (Vice-Presidents) for the kind and Liberal support o-iveu by the firm. This was seconded by Mr. E. R. Davids and carried with much enthusiasm.
LLANWNOG.
LLANWNOG. SNOW STORM. Snow fell heavily in this neigh- bourhood on Friday, January 25th, and on several lavs since. The roads in the higher parts of the 1 arish are completely blocked for traffic and passengers, the snow being several fees deep and level with the fences. The PLOUGHING MATCHES which were to have been held on Wednesday last on Henfryn farm were postponed again on account of the severe ather. It is intended to hold them on the first Wednesday the weather permits. There are a large number of entries and the matcnes are un- doubtedly gaining in popularity.
LLANIDLOES.
LLANIDLOES. PRRIAL POARD.WedlIeSf -tY, Proacnt- Messrs Ed, Davies (chairman), William As! ton, G. M Be' bow, Mohn Mills, Thomas Ash ton. with Mr. John Davies, clerk.—There were eight i.nerm.'nfs during the mouth, making a total number of mter- niente 479. Amount of fecs,_ £ G74 12s. It was resolved that a burial grant be issued to Miss Clara Win A vote of condolence was ordered to be sent, tnl the family of the late treasurer (Mr. Samuel jkin) —Mr. G. Edmunds, North and South Wales Bank, was appointed treasurer. i
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR,
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, LLANERFYL PARISH COUNCIL AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE POOR LAW. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND POST. SIR,-Within the columns of your last issue I noticed a letter from Dr. Humphreys, contra- dicting the statements made at the Llanerfvl Parish Council meeting on January 15th, touching the death of the late Susannah Ellis, Pantclagwyd, Llanerfyl, in which he attempts to clear the Llan- fyllin authorities and their relieving officer for the district of Llanfair from blame, whilst in the mean- time he discredits the work of the Llanerfyl Parish Council for bringing the case forward. The Llanerfyl Parish Council is composed of men equal to their several works, and men that will, without hesitation, discharge their duties to the satisfaction of their supporters and fellow parishioners. As most of the Parish Councillors are ratepayers, I think it must be very natural and fair for them to know what becomes of their money, and whether they get good value for their money or not, ao it is nut a peculiar thing for them to be interested in the case of Susanrah Ellis. It is evident to all that Dr. Humphreys wishes to show the polished side of this case to the public. After making a series of inquiries from neigh- bours and jurymen who were present at the inquest, I have arrived at the following facts:- Dr. H. said that There was a bed, bedsteads, and bed-clothes." There were neither of the above articles. I have found out, through a reliable source, that the imaginable bedsteads were only a couple of old benches and the chamber's floor, and the bedding was only composed of guano bags stuffed with straw, with guano bags and sacks for coverings. The woman was full-dressed when she was found dead by her neighbours. Wherever the doctor saw the bed-clothes it is hard to tell, but I suppose he bad not gone to the expense of buying a halfpenny candle, to light up the place, so as to see of what the bed, bedsteads, and bed-coverings, were composed of, or else he would not have made such remarks. He also said that there was flour and butter in the house at the time of her death." This I will not deny. But he omitted to state the quantity. There was about enough flour to make a couple of muffins or tea-cakes, and about i of a lb. of butter. But the deceased had neither fire nor fuel to cook the flour with. He also mentioned something about a loaf and shilling given by a charitable disposed neighbour to the poor woman about a fortnight before her death. This piece of information is rather hard to digest, as it is well known loaves of bread and one shilling pieces are not frequently given away to persons who obtain their living through begging. Most probably she ,,g had a part of a loaf and perhaps some money, but suppose she had them, they would not have lasted more than a few days (unless she was blessed by a miracle, like the woman of old, if so the loaf might be everlasting, but it was not so). About the cause of her death, I have not the privilege of being able to contradict medical evidence. The doctor said the woman's death was in a great measure due to the extreme coldness of the weather. The testimony of persons from Nantyreira, who are better acquainted with the deceased than Dr. H. could possibly be, says that her death (combined with the coldness of the weather) was due through the lack of proper food and attendance. Women of her age (55) are generally weaker than when they are 60. or even 70 years of age. Dr. Humphreys knows that well. So if they are unable to support themselves the Union authorities ought to see that thev do get sufficient relief to support themselves with, and that they aje subjected to examination by the medical officer of the district occasionally. The hovel where this poor woman lived was in a most dilapidated state, not fit for a dog to live in. The light could be easily seen through the crevices y between the stones in the walls of the house. The relieving officer may have had her case before the Guardians, but not in such a way as to secure for the poor woman an advance in her relief, which was only a starving sum of 2s per week. It is well known in this district that every time a pauper applies for an advance in his or her relief the answer is Unless you are satisfied with what you get at present you must go to the workhouse." There were 6s left by the relieving officer at the Llanerfyl paying station to deceased's account, regardless whether deceised was able to fetch the money or not. There might have been an arrange- ment between the officer and the deceased, but the relieving officer ought to see the recipients once every week that he might more thoroughly administrate to their several wants. In this case the woman required attendance aid food, while her relief lay idle at Llanerfyl, a distance of 4 miles from her home. It was evident to all that she could not live for such a long time without relief. It is no wonder that the poor people are as a rule against going into the workhouse, which is only a prison to penalize persons for getting into poverty, and where the inmates must live in a stereotyped mode and where the rations are weighed out to each individual regardless whether the portion is enough to sustain his or her want or not, and where the flour and butter, &c., are of inferior quality, got at low prices. Now as ratepayers we must in the future see that we a.re well represeuted on the Board of Guardians, and that our paid officers are doing their duties satisfactorily. Felinfach, Llanerfyl. J. L. WILLIAMS. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES AND POST. SIR -As a member of the above Council, and one of the jury at the inquest of the late Susannah Ellis, Pantyglagwydd, Llanerfyl, will you kindly permit me to make a few remarks on a Jetter that appeared in the COUNTY TIMKS, ou Saturday, 26th ult., under the aboyo heading, written bv Dr. Humphreys, M.R.C.V.S., Liani'nir. It is a verv disagreeable and painful subject for me to dwell upon, and uphold the misery and poverty of the deceased, but m justification of the truth, and defence of the Council, I feel it my dutv to do so. (1) Dr. Humphreys says that it is perfectly untrue to say as was stated at the L'au^rfyi Parish Council, that there were neither bed, bed-clothes, nor food in the house. But facts are stubborn things. The deceased's bedstead was a wooden door, crossed on two benches. (2) On the door was some straw covered with manure bags, next were some manure bags covering the so-called mattress, and on this lay tho body of deceased, covered with more bags of the same kind, next to is was an o d quilt made out of old patches, and lined with manure bags on the top of these were two sacks, one without a name and the other belonging tu a large miller on the Einion river-side. This is a faithful description of what the Doctor calls a bedstead, and ample bed-clothes for a human being. (3) True that there was some u and a small quantity of flour in the house; this was stated at the Parish Council, but these are only materials to make food, and not food itsdf. Further, how can anyone turn these materials into practical food without fire, and fire she had none, nor materials to make a fire in the house or on the mountain, according to the best autnority that can be got. if til- Guardians of antylhn Lnion desire any further proof of this statement I should refer them to the coroner's report of the inquest. I trust the above facts wiH touch the manly feelings and deepest consideration of the Guardians, and that some steps will be taken to prevent such deplorable cases in the future. I see that the Guardians at Caersws have taken the case up, and are moving forward to oppoint a paupers' visiting committee. (4) The doctor con- demns the Parish Council for actinc foolishlv. and meddling with matters that they have nothing to do with. Such humanity and Christianity call on eycry man and every council to do their utmost to remove the suffering of mankind, and to carry into practical life the wise :'lld great teaching of the great teacher of the wond. Iu conclusion I should advise the educated doctor to go through another code of education in the upholstering and clothing department, before taking up his pen to write such a feeble, and at random, letter agaiw, and that he mav distinguish tne difference between a wooden door and a wooden bedstead, between mattresses and bedding, between manure bags and cotton sheets, between Iws and blankets, between cold and warm clothes, between short and ample clothes, and between food and materials to make food. Further, I mav tell him that the Llanerfyl Parish Council, Ni-itli tlieir hand- books, mean Lo rid their utmost to carry into effect the spirit of the Local Government Act into social and practical hie, so that all classes mav reap as 1 much benefit as possible. I am, Ac., Llanerfyl. JoNKS> -+-
LLANFAIR PARISH COUNCIL. !
LLANFAIR PARISH COUNCIL. To the Editor CF the OUNTY TIMKS and POST. SJR,-l beg to ask you once more for a small f{^? "i y°m' columns wherein I „aay make a thank-offering to my friend ''Independent" fori thl1 ■Tnnj?,ire ur°n 't'ie r«!es and regulations of] the above subject, and ior rescuing me from the I dreary and dangerous paths in which I was treading. Ever since this Act has been brought before itho public I have been stupid enough to think that all Parish Councils were supposed to be constructed of the very best business men in their respective parishes, apart from politics or ee-t; but last j Saturday will be a red-letter day in my histlry, for ttieii., and not until then, it was that I was con- I vinced of my inconsistency and ignorance (?) for "Independent" has taught me that one and each should be strictly considered and adhered to. In the next place he does not feel inclined to waste much of his education in the way of commending the behaviour of the Calvinistic Methodists, but passes rather abrupt remarks about them. Who does my friend allude to as a ring-tailed-monkey "? He cannot possibly refer to his champion, for be looks up to him with unusual respect and reverence, and characterizes him as a specimen of fun, humour, and jokes; three distinctions in which I fully agree with him. Such characteristics are very well over a cup of tea or a glass of champagne, but lo and behold these are not the only qualifications which we look for in the chairman of a Parish Council, but rather a round-about business man such as Rev. O. Jones, and large ratepayers will never be satisfied with anything less. The Council will meet again on Saturday, the 2nd inst., when I hope there will be moie uuattiiiii i N, between them than was the case at the last meeting. I remain, yours truly, BAXW."
. WHITTINGTON.
WHITTINGTON. C. E. T S.—A meeting of the Adult Branch was he d in the Boys' School on Monday evening Jan- y 11 uary 21st., when the Rector presided. An excel. lent programme was got up by Mr. and Mrs. Scriven, School House, when the following con- tributed: Miss Goldtworth, Oswestry; the Glee Party, Miss Maggie Aston, Master Irwin Evans, Mr. W. Davies, Miss Eva Bennion, Miss Elsie Senven, Miss Effie Scriven, and the School bovs. After the entertainment part was over Rev. A. W. M. Weatherly, senior curate of Oswestry Parish Church, gave an interesting address on the aims and objects of the C. E. T. S. On the motion of the Rector, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the performers, to Mr. and Mrs. Scriven, and to Eev. A. W. M. Weatherly. Prayers concluded a most excellent meeting. There was one member transferred from the Juvenile to tha Adult Branch ENTERTAINMENT. An excellent Entertainment was given in the Schoolroom on Thursday evening I lnZ in connection with the Young Helper's Leaguc," which was in aid of Dr. Baruado's Home for waifs and strays. It was arranged and exceedingly well got up by Miss Humphreys, the Donnett, and Miss Charles, Plas Griffith. The room was crowded and the chairman was Rev. R. F. Markham, senior curate. The songs of Miss Humphreys, the Don- nett Miss M. Jones, Oswestry; and Miss Etiie Scriven, were well rendered, while Miss M. Oako's violin solos were good. Mr. Morris, Oswestry, sang in very good style, and the comic songs of Mr. W atkin Pritchard, Penycae, fairly brought down the house. The Glee Party did very well, and the reading by Rev. J. Wvnne Davies was very amus- ing. The programme was as follows: Part I, pianoforte sole, Miss Eva Bennion comic song (en- cored,) "That is love," Mr. W. Pritchard; Glee Party song, Miss Humphreys; violin and piano (encored,) Miss M. Oakes; song By the Foun- tain," (encored.) Miss M. Jones; song Bonnie Mary Lee," (encored,) Mr. Morris; reading, Rev. J. Wynne Davies; comic song (encored.) Mr. W. Pritchard. Part II, pianoforte solo, Miss Nellie Jones; song" Dearie," Miss Effie Scriven; song, iJr. Morris; Glee Party, "The Forester"; song (en- cored,) The Land of the Harp." Miss M. Jones, to which she replied with the same in Welsh; violin and piano, Miss M. Oakes comic song (en- cored,) "■ It's awfully aggravating," Mr. W. Prit- chard, to which he replied with Shout ou little children, by special request; song (encored,) The Gift," Miss Humphreys; finale, "God save the Queen." On the proposition of the chairman a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the performers and to the Misses Humphreys and Charles for their trouble in getting up the entertainment. Mr. Humphreys, Donnett, proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman for his kindness in taking the chair to which he suitably replied. Misses Humphreys and Charles ably acted as accompanists. All the performers were afterwards entertained by Mr. Humphreys, Donnett, and Mr. Charles, Plas Griffith.
OSWESTRY.
OSWESTRY. WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.—The attendance in this Smithfield on Wednesday last was very good, as was also the amount of stock shown, considering the bad state of the roads for travelling. The sales were also hardly as large as usual. Our quotations are about as follows :-Beef made from 6d to 6id per lb, mutton 8d to 8Jd, veaj 7d to 7jd, pigs 6s 8d to 7s per score lbs. CORN MARKET.—White wheat 3s 4d to 3s lOd per /5ibs, red ditto 3s 2d to 3s 4d per 751bs, oats 10s to 12s per 2001bs, malting barley 14s to 17s per 2801bs. 1 GENERAL MAP.KET.-Butter, Is 3d to ls4d per lb, eggs, 7 to 8 a Is, potatoes 3s 6d to 4s per measure, beef 6d to 7d per lb, mutton 7d to 8d, veal 7d to 9d, pork 6d to 8d, fowls 5s to 5s 6d per couple, ducks 6s to 6s Od per couple, turkeys Os to Os each, geese 6s Od to 6s each, rabbits 2s 4d to 2s 6d per couple, carrets 3s 6d to 4s per cwt. ORGAN RECITAL. On Thursday last a musical treat was afforded those who were present in Holy Trinity Church when 1>11". C. Morton Bailey, Mus. Bac., F. R. C. 0., organist of St. hrk'. Church, Wrexham, gave organ recitals in the after- noon and evening, the vocal solos being ^-iv.en most effectively by Miss Lmilie Lloyd, Wolver- hampton.* and Mr. A. Wynne Corrie, Park ball. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONSERVATIVE CLUB.—- I he abo\ e was held at the Ciubon i huivday evening* under the presidency of Mr..Stanley Leighton. M.P., who was supported by Mr. «. j. Dumvilie Leea', Woodhill; Dr. A. Babington Blackie, Messrs. W. Fletcher Rogers, C. H. Wright., Halston Geoffrey Williams Aau_han, Cyri! V\ iltiains Vaughan. Watkin T. Jones, A. Fay Wit;lam. (.-ecietatyj. &e. The report andaecouniswerc.on the motion of Councilllor George Tyley, seconded by Mr. Stafford, adopted. Lord Harlech was. on the proposition of Mr. W. Martin, seconded by Mr. George Aldriit, unanimously n-electcd prcsideiit of the C 1 uu for the enuinlyear. Mr. David Vaughan (hen pn.pof-ed, and Dr. Blackie conded, that the be le-elected with the addition of thj name of Mr. R. O. Penott, i j;(,11. iiarnes as lie EarIoFFuwis, i\ W. viiii, liart.. Mr. ManJey Leigh:o I, M.P., an Messrs. A. Wynne Corrie, O J. D. Lees, T. lAingueville, E. Williams Vaugbar. Ed. cibatf," T. N't hitfield, George 0-cii, Dr. Cartw-right. Messrs. C. H. Wright. G. Ur. F. Bobbins, O. G. Jo; e J. D. Owen. F H. Owen, C. W. Owen (Fronfraith) T. W. (ill!, W. F. Rogers. 11. Biackie, 1:. E. Hughe-, R. Bill (t-, lia Sin ale, W. 11. G. Weaver, and R. O. lenoit. The ioilowing were elected to servo as a committee Messrs. J. proves, E. A. Maflbid, W. 11. Warrail. S. RaybouId, Thomas Mortis, W. G. Giugh, George Aldiiu, Jas. leather, G. Iiiiilis, D. Knibb, H. Kenvon, G. H. Leny. W. M;;rii; D. Vaujha i. j VYm.lie»d. On tue proposition of Mr. R. Hu^-ues, s.-comle I by Mr. W. i>. Fuwlcs. Mr. J. H. viough was iere,i-ccte hon. the secretary, Mr. Fay I W i.aain^ wa: i-e-eIiecied oil tiie motion of Mr. Fletcher Ko-ei*. seconded bv Dr. I'.ackie Mr Hankv U-iyhtou, M.P., then j r.posed a \ot-e of condo.eiice with Lady Randolph Churchill in her recent bereavement, and in doing so paid a t inbute to tiie memory of the deceased tates- man. Ihis was seconded by Mr. C. H. Wriyh., and carried. Mr. G. J. Dumvilie Lees then prtoosed a vote of condolence wrh Lady Trevor of Iirvnkinalit, ana this vvas seconded by Councillor Tvlev, and cameo After a hea.ity vote of thanks bad been i'V'if.?. t t(>,U1,e °hainmvi. a smoking concert took V. i' '.to hica the following contributed •—Mc^rs Jjalniiortli (Molyneux), J. Holt (Manehe^ei), | G. Aldnti, Atkan. &c.
| COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.
COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. THURSDAY. CaP,a,in (ehainnanj. Ma ior Loveit,. J. povavton, H. (;. Weaver, R. M. F R Aicheriey, and G. 1'eUcs (Mayor), Esquire-. the RECEXT JUSNEar.EY ASSAfLT CASE KiIiro.-wC W?We' ArSo*<l 1 arm, ,'i"' V1. IftomaH j^ewis, groom. Kinnerley, tue raaoi--trates.—Mr. William a Jv. on appeared for complainant, aud said be had discussea the matter with Ins client, and !• thought [ f ?, u-, V,'C!X' lle'Shbours, the feeling bu w J Tr'0t Mr- W ,ldc/iai] away, and if their Wer,mp, were agreeable, he w, ulci wn'h the ea^ to me W;'k. rawn lf, tb.c defendant wunid anologL^. Tne cl air, an said when the ca-e first caa-e on. Mr. of a 8C«o«s as,-ault. He "1.. :e M;1s >akmg a v< ry lenient view of -hllis who appeared .for defend- f"1 anKcd M.. Wj.dc for tbe eout>e he was taking, SLL„V. Iu Wa ir;i.'e K ady to apologise oa behalf oi a,s c.ie.it ior what had ooenned.—The chairman Bald ta -y j ad no objection to (front. Mr. Wilde's )eqnest.-—Jlr. Jackson theu asked that a summons against John R-jbjrts, labourer, late of Kinnerley, for a similar onea^e should be withdrawn, and this was also granted.