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NEWTOWN. THE PRIMITIVE METHODISTS.—On Saturday a sale of work was opened in the Board Schools in aid of the funds of the Church. Rev. G. Rennison, minister, opened the proceedings with a brief address, and, after devotional exercises, conducted bv Rev. Jenkin Jones and Councillor Jones, the work of selling at once proceeded briskly. There were several stalls prettily draped with art muslin, and laden with a number of articles useful and fancy. A refreshment stall was in much request, and a bran tub was a source of some amusement. During the day songs were given by Miss Woolley and Miss D. Jones. There was a large attendance, and a successful sale was held. On Sunday the anniversary services took place when the preacher was Rev. G. Rennison. A number of recitations and dialogues were given, Miss M. Meredith and Miss D. Jones taking part. Mr. W. O. T. Jones presided at the oigan. The meetings were very successful. On Tuesday the sale of work was con- tinued, when a fairly large number of people were present. PRIMROSE LEAGn; GATHERING.— On Tuesday evening a very successful entertainment was given in the Public Hal], under the auspices of the Hafren Habitation. A company of nearly 150 was present when dancing and other amusements were indulged in until about 11-30. The music was efficiently supplied by Mr. Brown's Quadrille Band. The hall was nicely decorated with flags and the front of the platfarm was adorned with flowers and evergreens, a painting of Lord Beaconfield being conspicuous in the centre, garlanded by a wreath of beautiful flowers, in which the primrose was dominant. The floor was in excellent condition for dancing, thanks to the efforts of Mr. J. Bennett, and the refreshments were all that could be desired, as the name of the caterers—Messrs. Williams, and Co-will at once conclusively prove. At intervals during the evening, songs were rendered hy Mrs. Proctor, Miss Maud Bowen, Messrs. C. Keedwell, and vv. R. Wood, iu their usual fine style, for which they were deservedly applauded by their intelligent and music-lovjpg audience. Amongst those present we noticed the following ladies and gentlemen :—Mrs. Edward Powell and Miss Powell, Dr. and Mrs. Purchas, Miss Pryce-Jones, Master Imrry Pryce-Jones, Mr. Reed, Mr. and Miss Elwell, Misses Jones (The Bank). Miss Patterson, Mrs. W. F. Thomas, Mrs. Evan Humphreys, the Misses Langworthy, Mrs. and Miss James, Miss Fortune, Mrs. Humphreys. Mr. and Mrs. T. Meredith, Mr. and AL lrs. W. Davies, Miss Griffiths, Miss Hatherall, Miss Percival, the Misses Macrone, Miss Barrett, Miss Evans, Mrs. Lambert, the Misses Hodges, Mrs. Dixon. Mrs. Bellis, Mr. and Mrs. Kershaw, Master Gunner Savage, Mr. Tom Roberts, Mr. Keedwell, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Humphreys, Mr. Tom Norton, Mr. W. T. Lowe, Mr. W. Woolley, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Miss Birch, Miss Pricchard, Miss Bessie Jones, Mr. R. Rider, Mr. E. Lewis, Mr. Jones (Llanidloes), Miss Pilot, Mr. Coates, Mr. W. F. Richards, Miss Keedwell, Miss Kinsey, and Mr. Hall. L

URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. TUESDAY. The annual meeting of the Newtown District Council was held on Tuesday evening, when there were present Capt. Pryce-Jones, Messrs. A. Ford, J. Hughes, E. Jones, John Green, T. Ashton, E. Morgan, G. H. Ellison, J. Humphreys, Barker Halli- well, R. Bowen, and David Owen, with Mr. Davies (surveyor), who also acted as clerk in the absence of Mr. Cooke. Mr. FORD, the late chairman, who at the open- ing presided, said he would ask them to excuse the non-attendance of the clerk (Mr. Cooke), who had an important engagement elsewhere. As that was their annual meeting, and they had to elect a Chairman, he believed in the meantime it would be the duty of the Vice-chairman (Mr. Hughes) to preside. Mr. HUGHES then took the chair, and asked that nominations for the chairmanship should be made. Mr. BARKER HALLIWELL said he should like to know whether it was in order for the vice- chairman to take the chair. He thought that then they had no chairman or vice-chairman. The V ICE-CHAIRMAN said that it was quite in order according to the Local Government Board instructions, and the clerk informed him before leaving that it was the duty of the vice-chairman to take the'ehair, he having had a letter last week from the Local Government Board on the question. Mr. HALLIWELL said he should like to hear the letter read; The VICE-CHAIRMAN said he had not the letter there. » 31 r. r-ioxx.Q-- Aed-if tJiere"as~a*Ry objection to Mr. Hughes taking the chair pro tem; if there was he would move that he take it. Mr. GREEN seconded the motion. Mr. HALLIWELL asked that the matter should be put to the vote. Mr. FORD said he did not like to intervene, because it was somewhat of a personal matter in regard to himself, but there was no question but that the vice-chairmin, as a matter of course, was bound to ocpupy the chair until the chairman was elected. Mr. E. JONES: Do I understand Mr. Halliwell still objects to Mr. Hughes in the chair ? Mr. HALLIWELL said he would withdraw his opposition. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. DAVID OWEN said now that the course was clear they could go on with the work of elect- ing their chairman. They were not there in full, but he should like for the reporters, if they reported anything he said, to remember to put it down just as it came from him—grammatical or not, wise or foolish. In reference to the chairman, he would have to occupy that honourable and very highly important position for twelve months he supposed. He did not begrudge it him in the least, because it was so surrounded with difficulties and dangers. No safety whatever-not more than twelve months, and he shoujd not like to have a position of that kind. However, so it was, and they must take up with things just as they were. He was not going to make a long speech, but r, begged leave to move that they select Mr. Alfred Ford a, their chairman for the ensuing year, and he had no doubt and no need to caution him to fill that important post without fear or affection to any outsiders or insiders, farmers or the town representatives, but to do what was straight and just to every side. He had confidence that he (Mr. Ford} would to the best of his ability discharge the important duties that belonged to the important office he was going to hold. Mr. BOWEN had great pleasure in seconding. The motion waa then put to the meeting twice, all voting the second time with the exception of Mr. Barker Halliwell. Mr. FORD, on taking the chair, said that it was certainly with mixed feelings that he accepted the position which they had very kindly conferred upon him, and he would endeavour, as far as it lay in his power, to take the very fatherly and kindly advice which his old friend, Mr. D. Owen, had given him. He hoped during the term of office to act as he (Mr. Owen) had suggested—fairly and impartially to all that sat round that table, and he hoped that he should deserve the good opinion of the members as sincerely as he wished to do so. He was quite aware that anyone who occupied that position was, as Mr. Owen had said, beset by many temptations and dangers. He had experienced that already, and perhaps not at any time more acutely than the last week or ten davs. He did not intend or wish to make a speech upon that occasion, as he thought it was unnecessary, although their kindness impelled him to do so. He did not intend to review the past work of the Council or the previous Boards-not upon that occasion, only to say a great deal had been done in the past. A great deal still remained to be done, and he hoped that the whole of the members around that table would feel when they were there that they were not there for their own interests or to further their own particular personal advantages, but for the benefit of the ratepayers as a whole (hear, hear). He hoped they would identify them- selves with the interests of the district at large, and do what they possibly could to promote the interests of the ratepayers. There were two or three important subjects which they should have to take in hand very shortly. There was the ques- tion of gas—more light (hear, hear). He hoped they would be able to effect something in that direction. There was the question of water—a I verv pressing" and important question (hear, hear), one that had been brought upon them in a very vivid and emphatic manner during the last few months. He hoped they wouU be able to briii*; some good results to bear in tnar ou'eetiou. There was another important question of which e believed they could see an end not very far oir, and that was the boundary question. He sincerely believed that. there was a way to settle that ques- tion amicably and fairly, as oer.veen the town and conntrv. and he hoped that both sides—when they came to close quarters—would lace the question in a fair, equitable, and honourable spirit. There was the question of recreation grounds, which did not Li affect the farmers as they in the town, and lie hoped that whenever the proposal was brought practically before the Board that it would be brought in such a manner as not to bear unduly upon them (the farmers), and he hoped that they would assist them in carrying it into a practical conclusion as early, cheaply, and as effectively as possible. Those, he thought, were the most important works that they would have to tackle in the immediate future. He hoped they would settle down-now they were commencing a new year-to hard work. They would have to meet perhaps oftener than they had done in the past. They might have to have fort- nightly meetings for a short time. He hoped at the end of his year of office they should be able to show some good work done for the benefit of the district at large. He thanked them again most sincerely. He looked upon it as a very great honour to be re-elected. He looked upon it as a very much greater honour to be first elected, which put him in the position of first elected magistrate in that district. He had already found it a very onerous and responsible position, and as long as he had the honour of holding that position he hoped he should be able to do his duty in such a manner as would command the respect of his friends and neighbours around. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN. The CHAIRMAN said he would presume upon their kindness in proposing the next resolution, and that was that their vice-chairman for the ensuing year be Mr. John Hughes. He had not had much opportunity of showing the metal he was made of, but he (Mr. Ford), had no doubt if he was called upon to occupy that position he would do his duty righ.ly. Mr. HALLIWELL said that he had great pleasure in seconding the resolution. He thought they all knew Mr. Hughes sufficiently well to place their confidence in him, and he trusted the motion would be carried unanimously. On being put to the meeting every member voted for it, and Mr. HUGHES returned thanks.. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. The CHAIRMAN said that there was one thing which was not on the agenda, namely, the re- appointment of the committees, and if they erred at all they would err -on the right side in re- appointing the committees that night, and he pro- posed the re-appointment of the committees. Mr. E. MORGAN begged leave to second what their Chairman had proposed. Captain PRTLCE-JONNS asked to be excused off the Fire Brigade Committee. The CHAIRMAN said it was not necessary to fill the vacancy that evening. Mr. EDWARD JONES It can be done at the next meeting. Captain PRYCE-JONES said that it was the wish of every member of the Council to start the year in regard to the chairman unanimously. He was sure that no member of the Council would withhold their support to any matter brought for- ward by any member that might be for the good of the town, and whoever might be the chairman, when it was by a large majority that he was selected, it was always advisable that they all agree unanimously to that. He was sure Mr. Barker Halliwell would fall in with them. Mr. HALLIWELL said that in reply to Captain Pryce-Jones' remarks, he should certainly use his own discretion in anything he thought proper, and he was not going to be dictated to. This was all the business.

LLANF AIR. EISTEDDFOD.—A very successful eisteddfod was held at Llanfair on Good Friday, the first meeting being held in the spacious Congregational Chapel at 2 p.m., and the second at 6 p.m. The presidents for the day were Messrs. John Jehu, Brynavon. and Thomas Watkin, Brynmair, and a very smart conductor was found in the person of Rev. R. Deiniol Jones, of Bootle, who also acted as musical adjudicator. The other adjudicators were:—Litera- ture, Revs. John Evans and E. Jones, Llanfair; poetry, Mr. D. Thomas (Llwvdiarth M on), Llanfair; miscellaneous, Mrs. Ellis, Victoria Rooms, Miss Jones, Stone House, Rev. D. Morgan, Messrs. W. Story and E. D. Roberts, John Thomas, draper, and E. Humphreys, Glyn. The accompanists were Miss S. A. Ellis, Miss Ethel Watkin, and Mr. Pryce Jones, London. The leading artiste was Miss Florence Theodore, of the Royal Academy of Music. Miss Theodore is a native of Llanfair, and promises to be a distinguished mezzo-soprano singer. Each time she appeared she was heartily received by the audience, and loudly encored. She sang remarkably well. She has a powerful voice which continues to improve in quality and richness, and readily responds to her training at the Academy. Miss Theodore is very young, which justifies the antici- pation that she will be a singer of a very high order. Ihe following was the programme:— Addresses by tiie bards. Can tAdd) z- TùQ aerraa. AdjOOIoatJon an handwrf best, Joseph Jones, Melinyddol. Recitation. "0 felly'n wir"—1st, Tommy Roberts; 2nd, Joseph Jones and T. G. Morris (equal). Crewel work-best, Mildred Taylor. Duet (two parties competed)- best, Messrs Gittins and Wood. Descriptive song, "Y Newyddiadur"—best, Teifii, who did not appear. Song, Bwthyn fy nhad," Miss Florence Theodore. Flannel shirt (hand-work)—1st and 2nd, Miss Andrew, Belan. Pair of woollen stock- ings-Miss Andrew, Belan. Singing competition for children, Lausanne "-prize divided between the four little ones who competed. Best pitchfork, Mr. Wood, Melinyddol. Best baton, Mr. Tibbott, Birmingham. Baritone competition, "Llongau Madoc" (two competed)—best, Mr. David Gittins. Competition in repeating Proverbs iv. according to the number of the verse given at the time—prize divided between David Williams, Rhiwhiriath Ganol, and Ethel Jones, Llanfair. Soprano singing competition, Gyda'r w--wr"-best, Miss Gittins, Englyn to the "Peiriant, Gwnio"—best, Mr. Edward Benbow. Votes of thanks were accorded to the President on the motion of Mr. J. Lloyd Peate, seconded by Mr. Tom Jervis.—Evening Meeting Can yr Eistedd- fod, Yr Ornest," Mr. D. Gittins. Addresses by the bards. Best walking-stick, Mr. Jones, Llangynog. Addresses by the President. Quartet competition, "Ti wyddost beth dyywed fy ngalon" (Dr. Parry), three parties competed—prize divided between Messrs D. Gittins and Tom Jervis and parties. Reciting "Y Gôf" (Dr Parry)—best, Mr. Rees Lewis, Dolgoch. Song, Children's Home," Miss Florence Theodore. Competition in naming any places beginning with any letter given at the time —best, Mr. Thomas Gethin, Adfa. Ajndication on Letters"—best, Mrs David Gittins. Song, Yn iach i ti, Gymru," Miss S. A. Jones, Tymawr. Impromptu debate competition, prize divided between Messrs D. Jones and D. Davies, and D. R. Jones and Rees Lewis. Adjudication on the poem Teulu Bethania "-best,iNir. Rees Lewis, Dolgoch. Choral competition, "Deuwch i'r dyfroedd" (Isalaw) —best, choir conducted by Mr. David Gittins. Adjudication on the essay "Defosiwn Crefyddol," prize divided between Miss Owen, Bronycae and Mr. J. P. Harris. Song, Pa le mae'r Amen," Miss Gittins. Translation bee-best, Mr. T. Gethin. First sight singing competition, best, Mr. David Gittins and party. Impromptu speech, The in- fluenza," prize divided between Mr. Hugh Evans, Cwmllwynog, and Mr. D. Williams, Rhiwhiriaeth. Competition in reading an unpunctuated piece, best, Mr. T. Gethin. Song, "Aderyn Pur," Miss Florence Theodore. Part song competition, "Arglwydd dyma fi," (T. R. Jones), best, Mr. D. Gittins and party. Finale, Hen wlad fy nhadau," Miss Theodore taking the solo. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Watkins for presiding, on the motion of Mr. Peate, seconded by Rev. D. Morgan. —The success of the Eisteddfod redounds to the credit of the officials and committee, of whom Mr. Peate was chairman, Mr. Thomas, treasurer, and Tom Jeivis, secretary. LLANERFYL. TRAP ACCIDEXT.-As Mr. O.Owen, Cross Foxes, Llanerfyl, who was accompanied by Miss Owen and Miss Jones, Moelddolwen, was driving to Dinas Mawddwv on Friday in a trap drawn by a spirited young house, they were opposite a farm house called Braichlwyd, when the horse bolted and ran a short distance along the main road towards Dinas Mawddwy. Ultimately the trap was overturned through being run up a ditch bank. The occupants were thrown out, but happily no serious accident happened, although Miss Owen bad her face badly lacerated, whilst Miss Jores was slightly hurt about the back and chest. The trap was broken through being kicked by the horse. The horse escaped unhurt. MEIFOD. COFIR)fATlO: inoteen candidates from the parish of Meifod were confirmed at Llanfyllin on the 6th inst., making a total of 47 confirmed in this agricultural parish within the last two years. MONTGOMERY. THE CHCRCH. On Good Friday there were services at 11, 3, and 7 30, in the parish church. Larjje and attentive congregations. The Story of the Cross" was sung at the afternoon and evening services.—On Easter Day there were two celebrations of the Holy Communion at 8 and 11, the number of communicants being 119. The morning and evening services were choral, and the anthem Hallelujah, Christ is risen," was ve* well sung by the choir. The decorations were bright and cheerful.

MACHYNLLETH. THE CRICKET dLUB.-A meeting was held at the National Schools last week, and the following were elected officers ff the ensuing season :—Captain, Mr. N. Lloyd Joies treasurer, Mr. Henry Lewis, Brickfield terrace secretary, Mr. W. Sadleir. THE GRAIG Ci°IE-—This choir, under the con- ductorship of IlriJ- O. Williams, was successful at the Dinas Mawdlw7 Eisteddfod on Good Friday, and took the filft prize in one competition, and were equal withfake Dolgelley choir in the chief choral competitid1- THE FAIR.-Oli Easter Monday a cattle fair was held here. Tliert was a good supply of cattle, and a good demand. (A-great deal of inconvenience was felt, owing to thalr being held on a Bank Holiday and the offices bill", closed. CHARGE OF TfFT--At the Police Court on Tuesday, before tJoseph Evans and Ed. Davies, Esqrs., a young rl named Jessie Thomas, of Bar- mouth, was bioufht IIp in custody of P.S. Hamer, charged with ste^in§ a dress and a pair of gloves, the property of tIrs. Boardman. P.S. Hamer ap- plied for a remaj, and said defendant, who was a stranger to the tolvu, was apprehended at Glan- dovey Junction. accused was alleged to have broken into the ouse on Monday morning, and traced to Glandoy Junction, where she was ap- prehended, wearilS the dress and gloves.—Prisoner was remanded. TREAT TO T4 WORKHOUSE INMATES.— The Marchioness (D) ,OL Londonderry entertained the inmates of the mrkhonse at a sumptuous dinner at the House, on Paster Monday. The old people and children enjCe(i themselves immensely, and her ladyship is tJ be thanked for her generous treat. Amongst ¡bose in attendance, in addition to Lady Londonderry were Canon Trevor, Rev. D. T. Hughes, and Rev.^r- Rees.

URBAN IISTRICT COUNCIL. E S D A Y The annual mel;ing of this Council was held at the Workhouse, Nhen the following gentlemen were present :—L'r(* Henry Vane-Tempest, pre- siding, Messrs. Gillart, Richard Gillart, Evan Jones, G. W Griffiths, John Edmunds, John Pugh, John John Richards, Edward Rees, Richard Rees, J. p Creese, D. Evans (clerk), D. Morgan (assistantperk), H. Humphreys (sanitary inspector), and Jojn Jones (surveyor). APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. G. W. GrifJhs was voted to the chair pro tem, on the motioljof Mr. JOHN LEWIS, seconded by Mr. RICHARDplLLART. Mr. GRIFFITH?' On taking the chair, observed that their first bdlness was the appointment of Chairman for the eDsuing year, and briefly pro- posed the re-dctlo.Q of Lord Henry Vane Tempest. Mr. EVAN JcfES seconded the proposition, which was ag-reed;o non com. His LORDSHlS on taking the chair, thanked Mr. Griffiths for tie kind manner in which he had proposed his eledo, adding that it also gave him very great pleasnf In acceding to the Clerk's kind and unanimous ,b. He was sure they had all done their utmostto help in every way during the past year, and so far, he thought everything had gone on in an amible manner. He had personally attended as fluently as he was able to in the past, and ttfy all knew the distance he bad to come; but hela not make that an excuse. However he hopt 110 great fault would be found with him in theflitiire-unless something very serious cropped if if he found he was unable to be present at tilhj- That was his only difficulty in the matter. > VPE-CHAIRMAN. The Council tPlI proceeded to consider the appointment of ye.chairman, it being shown by the Clerk that it,'as optional for the Council to decide whether ty appoint a Vice-chairman or not. Mr. EDMUND pILLART considered it advisable in the interest the Council that they should elect a Vice-chai an. Mr. EVAN JOlpS believed that that was the general feeling 0 he Council. Mr. W. M. io 8 thought they did not require the services of a -chairman, remarking that the Council could ea vote a member to the chair, in the Chairman's a nCe. Mr. RICHARI>Ml»LART expressed himself as being fa 'ourable^ the appointment of a Vice- chairi.mu. He tidtistood that the matter was .simply deferred t filHhe annual meeting, and he ■w'S*. i«ert,^na^r o the name of a kpntntmilm, i,•"«*PUi'*f>H*S'i&bf'riUco-rre (Tremor know whether he, id be in order i. dit.,g He referred to Mr. Rrt'urd Owen. Mr. EDWARD j'KiS considered it preferable that the Council shRld decide whether they intended appointing 4 Vice-chairman, before any names were submittecMding that he was inclined to fall in with Mr. "V» M. Jones' suggestion that they continue as durihe past year. Mr. EDMUND GlLl^RT remarked that the Act of Parliament contemned the appointment of a Vice-chairman, and gife them that power, and personally he feft StOllglY in favour of the appointment of a VicechaIrman. Vice-chairmen had been appointed byther Councils, and he did not see why they stIou!. not carry out the spirit of the Act. In order to tale the voice of the meeting, Mr. Gillart subseqienC moved to the effect that the Council snouldeleel, a Vice-chairman. Mr. JOHN LEWS, -ObO seconded Mr. Gillart's proposal, pointed olt tl+t there would possibly be some difficulty in lis lprdship's absence, if they had no Vice-chairtian. Mr. W. M. parked that he had sug- guested the placingof a^her member in the chair in the Chairman's On a division sixrote^ or> and six against, and the Chairman gav< his casting vote against the appointment of a Vce-f'iairinaT1- FINADE COMMITTEE. The whole of thaneJtlbers. of the Council were appointed membersof Committee, on the motion of Mr. J)H^ "IS, seconded by Mr. EDMUND GILLAIT. SANITY COMMITTEE. Mr. RICHARD lE# Proposed, and Mr. ED. REES seconded tbJ re-fPP0l?tment of this com- mittee, which consis o\ allowing members:— Messrs. E. Gillart, #lC a s> It. Gillart, G. W. Griffiths, and J. EdfnnO?" Mr. EDMUND GpLAtt^ to be excused, but the committee |as eV Ua'ly re-appointed en bloc. STREtS COMMITTEE. The following gttletf10?^61*6 appointed mem- bers of this commiee John Pugh, W. M. Jones, J. M. Br<S-e, JHcnard Owen, and W. M. Lewis. THE SCI1EMES. The CLERK rea 8. rply from the Local Government Board nsp Hasted), who has arranged to coflfo ^V -n Council in regard to the water questioi, at he was not pre- pared to attend at techy11 >. on any other day than the 24th, but;t» ei^ c°nvenience he would arrange to rett at an ear ler hour than had been previously nt6-^l. The CLERK exuded tb™ the difficulty arose owing to the auditing 1,e on that day. APPOIN T OF OFFICERS. It was decided fcise for^applications for the posts of medidi')fficer, inspec orand surveyor, the papers e _°UNTY TIMES. At the outset tiff LERK e^Plained that it had been decided to^)stpolie aPPointments, pending a reply f'' the Loca o\ernment Board as to whether tb^/ere p^Pare to sanction the appointment of a ■. lical o cer a ~10per annum, but he had receive reply to the effect that they would not sanctiojlfe appointment unless a salary of £ 20 per annuls paicL Mr. EDMUND ILLARt disapproved of £ 20 being voted, rem^ng tbafc he considered £ 10 sufficient, and pr d that the salary be fixed at £ 10. Mr. RICHARDILLART observed that the adoption of new ^lliws would mean an increase in the medical 0, duties, and this should be taken into considff.ou. Mr. EVAN JOV considered the matter one of great importance.. Hng that the Council would not lose anything- voting zC20 per annum as the medical offOO ialary. It was an important matter to the offljV Mr. RICHARI-3S remarked that it was also an important mO, o the ratepayers. Under the present state of, s there had already been a great increase i^ 'alary> and he did not approve of another 100 P'^it increase. Mr. W. M- «i S seconding Mr. Gillart's motion, it was that the salary be £ 10 per annum. PUBLIC JuGHTER HOUSE. In Mr. Richard ren'S absence his notice of motion, relative to above, was allowed to stand adjourned, on thhotion of Mr. EDMUND GILLART. i FINE. Mr. RICHARD GILLART, in accordance with notice, mored the rescinding of a resolution fixing the resignation fee at C5, or such other sum as the Council might from time to time determine, and that the sum be z65, the words or such other sum as the Council might from time to time determine," being struck out. Mr. Gillart explained that he gave notice to rescind in order that the fine might comply with the standing orders. Mr. EDMUND GILLART, who seconded the motion observed that the matter was well con- sidered by the Standing Orders Committee, and they considered it desirable that the Council should adopt a fixed sum. The motion was agreed to unanimously. 11 STANDING ORDERS. The standing orders were further considered, and the Council eventually adjourned for a fort- night. GARTHMYL. PROVIDENCE CHAPEL.—The annual tea meeting and concert were held in the above chapel on Good Friday. Tea was piovided at 3 30, presided over by Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. E. Pritchard, Mrs. Ellis, assisted by Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Thomas, the Misses A. Pritchard, Pied House, Evans, Cross lane, L. Hooly, and M. Price. The catering was by Mi-. Evans, Half-way. At 7 o'clock Mr. G. G. Trow and party gave a selection of music which was much appreciated, the singing being very creditable, especially that of Misses Bowen and Lewis, whose fine rendering of the sacred pieces gave great satisfaction. The following was the programme: Quartette Nothing true but Heaven." Misses Maud Bowen and Lewis and Messrs. Humphreys and Trow song "Jerusalem," Mr. R. Davies; song "Ruth," Miss Maud Bowen; song Kyrie," Master G. Morris quartette God is a spirit," Misses Bowen and Lewis song The Holy City," Mr. J. H. Humphreys (encored) song For ever with the Lord," Mirs Lewis (encored) duett Love divine," Miss Bowen and Mr. Humphreys song and chorus The little white cob by the mill," Master Morris quartette The Pilgrim," Misses Bowen and Lewis and Messrs. Humphreys and Trow; song The Tempest," Mr. R. Davies (encored); song Cloister voices," Miss Matjd Bowen (encored) song Side by side to the better land," Miss M. J. Lewis (encored) song Zanita," Mr. J. H. Humphreys sextette Hover- ing angels," Mr. Trow's party; duett The music lesson," Miss Lewis and Mr. Trow; quartette Profndo basso," Misses Bowen and Lewis and Messrs. Humphreys and Trow. Miss Letty Trow ably accompanied, and Mr. T. G. Evans kindly lent the instrument. The chair was taken by Rev. Thomas Roberts, and he, having to catch the mail, his colleague Rev. H. C. Floyd filled his place. Votes of thanks closed the proceedings.

LLANCYNFELYN. CONFIRMATION.—The Bishop of St. David's held a Confirmation at this church on Saturday, the 13th inst., when candidates from this parish, from Elerch, and Eglvvys Fach were confirmed. The clergy present were Rev. G. Roderick, vicar, and 11 y Rev. A. Williams, Elerch. After the Confirmation was over, the Bishop and Mrs. Jones very kindly entertained the clergy and their wives, and the candidates, at Gwynfryn, their private residence.

LLANFYLLIN. A HORSE KILLED.On Saturday afternoon; a young horse belonging to Mr. David Jones, The Green, while attempting' to jump a hedge, was severely pierced in the side about ten inches deep by a stick which was in the hedge. The horse was killed. COUNTY COUP.T.-At this Court on Tuesday before his Honour Judge Lewis, there was no business of public interest. The Judge made a sympathic reference to the late Mr. R. H. Ellis, solicitor, Oswestry, who frequently practised at the Court. He said Mr. Ellis was an able advocate who would be greatly missed. PRESENTATION.—On the occasion of his marriage a very interesting presentation of an address was made to Mr. M. L. Jones, junr., now of Knighton, Radnor, from the Pendref Band of Hope, by Rev J. C. Jones who, in making the presentation, said he presented him with the address from the Band of Hope with their best wishes for his wedded hap- piness.—Mr. Jones thanked the kind friends who had remembered him, and hoped the Band of Hope would continue its good work at Pendref.—The following was the address :—" Presented to Mr. M. L..Tories, junr., by-the Tendref" Band of Hope, Llanfyllin^Qjj thajaccasion o £ hia marruigo lug& C. M. Jones, Knighton.-Dear Friend,—In looking back to the formation of our Band of Hope, in the year 1876, we find that you were our first secretary. Many years have passed since then, and many changes have occured, yet it affords us great pleasure to think that you are still faithful to your youthful pledge. As a token of respect for service and faithfulness in past years allow us to avail ourselves of the occasion of your marriage to present you in this simple way and express our good wishes both to you and your beloved wife, trusting that both of you will ever remain faithful to your temperance pledges. May the Lord bless you both and make you a blessing, and may health, prosperity, happiness, and long years to enjoy each other's company be your portion here, and when the hour of departing this life will come may an entrance be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.—Signed on behalf of the Band of Hope, James Celty Jones, pastor, Jane Elizabeth Jones, David J. Price, R. A. Bryan. April 12th, 1895."—The address was illuminated and beautifully written in old English by Mr. D. J. Price, and furnished by Messrs. Bryan. LLANDRINIO. EXTRAORDINARY CATCH OF SALMON.—Mr. Thomas Evans, fisherman, Haimwood, while fishing on Saturday, caught a salmon, a male fish, which measured in length fifty inches, in girth 25 j inches, and weighed 49lbs., just averaging a lb. for every inch in length. A. salmon of this size has not been caught within the memory of anyone living in this neighbourhood. It was caught in the V yrnwy, about two miles from where the Vyrnwy joins the Severn, and was despatched direct from Middletown Station to Mr. Thomas Hammonds of Shrewsbury. The week was a fortunate one for the salmon fishers, as four other salmon were caught, weighing twelve, four- teen, seventeen, and twenty lbs. respectively. LLAN[DLOES. CORRECTION. In our report of the last meeting of tht Town Council last week :Dr. J. Vaughan Jones' name was given as that of the medical officer while it should have been Dr. Owen. SALVATION ARMY—The Salvation Army held a series of special services during the past week, it being reconciliation week in commemoration of the General's birthday. FOOTBALL.—On the arrival of the 10-25 p.m. train on Easter Monday the brilliant victory of Newtown over Wrexham was demonstrated bv the shrill whistling of engines and the explosion of fog signals. ELLESMER E. FAIR.—On Tuesday, Messrs Parry, Dawson, Batho and Co. sold 120 cattle, 104 calves, 135 sheep and lambs, and 355 pigs, aud Mr* C. Cooke sold 75 cattle, 103 calves, 64 sheep and lambs and 165 pigs. SELATTYN. THE SCHOOL.—On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Turvin, Nant Issa Hall, visited the school, and kindly gave prizes for best needlework to Sarah Jane Edwards (a work basket), and Mary Lyth (a book), and a book each to Charles Lewis and John Jones for the best map and freehand drawing. The kind donors were heartily thanked by the teachers and cheered by the children. The school will be closed for three weeks for repairs and cleaning. POOL QUAY. THE DISAPPEARANCE OF A FARMER.—Though the police have been engaged in dragging the river Severn as far as Llandrinio bridge, during the past week, they have not succeeded in discovering the body of Mr. Wm. Evans of The Wern, Pool Quay, nor has any reliable intelligence been received of his whereabouts since his mysterious disappear- ance. WHITTINGTON. MEMORIAL WINDOW.—A handsome stained glass window has just been placed in the Parish Church by the relatives of the late Colonel and Mrs Lovett of Belmont. It consists of two full length figures representing St. Martin and St. Hubert," and at the foot is the following inscription In affectionate remembrance of Colonel Thomas Heaton Lovett of Belmont. Born 1817, died 1892. And of Cecile Elizabeth, his wife. Born 1823 died 1876."

OSWESTRY. WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.This proved to be a well attended Smithfield on Wednesday, and the competitions at the various auctions was fairly keen. The stock offering was also looking well all round and the sales were large, a good all round trade being done. Mutton maintained its prices and calves sold very well. Prices ruled about as follows:—Beef, 6d to 7d per lb mutton, 8d to lOd veal, 6d to 8d; and pork pigs, 8s 4d to 8s 6d per score lbs. CORN MARKET, WEDNESDAY. White wheat, 3s 4d to 3s 6d per 75 lbs red wheat, 3s 2d to 3s 4d per 75 lbs; oats, 11s to 12s per 200 lbs malting barley, 14s to 16s per 280 lbs. GENERAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.—Butter Is Id to Is 3d per lb eggs, 16 to 18 for Is potatoes, 5s 6d to 6s per cwt; beef, 7d to 8d per lb mutton, 8d to 2 9Jd veal, 8d to 9d pork, 6d to 8d; lamb, Is Id 2 to Is 2d per lb; fowls, 5s 6d to 6s per couple rabbits 2s 4d to 2s 6d per couple; carrots, 3s to 4s per cwt. SCHOOL BOARD. TUESDAY. Present: Mr. G. Owen, chairman, Rev. J. J. Poynter, vice-chairman, Mr. G. Perks, Mr. E. Wil- liams-Vaughan, and Rev. T. Redfern, with Mr. J. C. Bull, clerk, and Mr. R. T. Gough, attendance officer. ATTE^ DANCE. The ATTENDANCE OFFICER reported the fol- lowing attendances :—Board Boys, 199 on books, 185 present at all, 37 times open, 157 average Girls, 183, 168, 37, 141; Infants, 127, 115, 37, 94 St. Oswald's, National: Boys, 174, 169, 37, 147 Girls, 163, 156, 36, 135; Infants, 118, 105, 37, 92. Castle Fields, mixed, 9o, 88, 34, 80. Trinity National, mixed, 259, 249, 37, 215; Infants, 135, 128, 37, 107. Roman Catholic, mixed, 74, 65, 33, 60. Total on books, 1525; 1,428 present at all average total, 1,228 giving an average per cent. of 80. THE INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The CLERK stated that the grants earned were as follows Boys, per head, 19, total, zCl34 18s.; girls, 20s. 6d. per head, total, X137 7s; infants, 17s. per head, giving a total of zE99 Os. 9d., and a grand total of 1371 14s., from which 5s. is deducted through the boys' school not being fully staffed during part of the time, leaving a net total grant of £ 371 9s. Last year the boys' grant was X148 12s. 6d., the girls' zE127 2s., and the infants' gE97 15s., making a total of zC373 9s. 6d. The report was as follows Boys' School: This school has passed a creditable examination, especially in the class sub- jects, the answering in which, though uneven, was on the whole good. Map drawing had been care- fully taught. The work in the elementary subjects was very uneven; the more backward scholars in each class should have more attention. Reading and writing deserved praise the spelling and the recitation were very fair. I regret that the higher principal grant cannot be recommended, as 'the arithmetic was only fair in the third and fourth standards, and was weak in the fifth and sixth standards. Singing by note was creditable. More firmness would be desirable in the discipline." Girls' School "This school is under good discip- line, and has in most respects passed a very satis- factory examination. The first standard did particularly well. Reading and repetition were throughout good. Grammar and geography in the third and fourth standards, and mental arithmetic in the first class were the least satisfactory portions of the work. The needlework was very fair, and the singing very pleasing. The music drill was slightly lacking in precision, a fault due partly, no doubt, to the want of a musical instrument to accompany the voices. Many of the books used in the first standard were soiled and dilapidated." Infants' School The infants continue to be very efficiently instructed. I should like to see better figuring next year. The offices in the three depart- ments and the boundary walls need attention." I am to call the special attention of the Board to the concluding portion of H.M. Inspector's report upon the infants (article 85 (a) of the Code). Mr. REDFERN thought the report was highly satisfactory. They bad earned the highest grant possible in the girls' and infants' schools. He moved that they congratulate the teachers on the gratifying results of their work. The VICE-CHAIRMAN, in seconding the motion, suggested that they draw the attention of the master of the boys' school to the clause rela- tive to discipline, and that of the mistress of the girls' school to the weak points of the report. The CLERK said the boys' school also earned a drawing grant of 15s 4d, that was 2s per head. TECHNICAL EDUCATION. The VICE-CHAIRMAN said he wished to refer to three things with regard to .technical education. Firstly, with regard to scholafflhips. He had been in communication with Mr. Armytage in another capacity, and he wrote to say that he should be glad if the Board could get their young people to take advantage of the scholarships offered. There was one of C20 for boys, one of zC20 for girls, and one of £ 10 for boys and girls in certain subjects, and certainly the ClO scholarship was quite within range of the boys and girls in their schools. He suggested that they inform the head teachers of the boys' and girls' school what the requirements were, and ask them to see if they could not find scholars in the schools who would try to obtain them. The 120 scholarships were within range if they tried for them. The next matter he suggested was that they might have another set of cooking classes. He believed the head mistress of the girls' school .was quite prepared to make arrangements for them if the Board directed the establishment of the class. With regard to technical education as a whole, he was not satisfied with their position as a Board. In the autumn of 1892 he brought up a motion that the Board should try to obtain some grant, and since then their Clerk had more or less been in correspondence with the local representa- tives of the Science and Art Classes, without any satisfaetory result. The Clerk had drawn out for him a statement of the amount they had received and expended since 1889. They had only managed to get a grant from the Education Department for 1894, and the total sum spent by them since 1889 was about £ 64. There had been received for the borough a large sum on behalf of technical educa- tiont and he supposed the principal part of that was given for the art class. Against that he had nothing whatever to say he thought that class had been doing extremely well, and Mr. Armytage said that for the year ended March 25th, 1894, ho paid the local secretary of the Science and Art Classes C168 12s., and for the current year he had been authorised to send an increase, making a total of £ 190. He did not see why the Science and Art Class should have all the benefit of that monev. What he suggested was that they were doing part of the work themselves, and could claim some of the grant, and he thought if the opportunity were given them by larger grants they could do more even than they were doing. After a great deal of correspondence they were offered what he regarded as the highly insignificsnt sum of £ 5. The Clerk had written to state that they regarded that as an inadequate sum, and to that they had received no reply. He did not think they had been treated quite fairly by those who had the apportioning of the money. They could show the expenditure of £ 64, and he thought they were entitled to more grant. The School Board of Shrewsbury, which in many respects was like their own, had received sums for doing precisely the same work that thev were doing. He suggested the appointment of a joint committee of the Board and Science and Art Class Committee or some other Committee to carry out the work of technical education. He was not at all satisfied with the way in which they were being treated. It had been suggested that a committee of that Board should be appointed to meet the Science and Art Committee, but the latter had treated the application of the Board to receive them with silence. He moved that that Board apply direct to Mr. Armytage, submitting the whole case to him, and that they take such other steps as were necessary to meet the higher educational needs of the town. Mr. REDFERN seconded the motion. The CHAIRMAN said the Vice-Chairman had placed the matter in quite a new light. The motion was carried, the VICE-CHAIRMAN remarking that there was a spirit of inquiry about in the town as to how in detail the money was used. Mr. REDFERN was added to the Committee, the previous members being the Vice-Chairman and Mr. Owen Owen. THE SCHOOLS. The CLERK said the plans of the boys' and girls' schools had been returned approved by the Education Department. He was surprised to find that the work had been begun. He had written to Mr. Bremner Smith, the architect, expressing his surprise, as the loan was not yet granted, and he had received a reply from Mr. Smith, in which he said he wished to push on the work, and the risk was his and not the Board's. The CHAIRMAN thought that a most irregular proceeding, as they had not yet got the money. The VICE-CHAIRMAN concurred, and thought the Board should endorse the surprise of the Clerk at the work being begun without the sanction of the Board. It was decided to apply for a loan of X700 in order to carry out the work. PHYSICAL DRILL. The VICE-CHAIRMAN said he had received a letter from the British College of Physical Instruc- tion, suggesting that the teachers should be examined in physical exercise. The teachers were quite willing if the Board would give them the training and pay their fares up to London to be examined (laughter). This was all the business of public interest.

BOROUGH POLICE COURT. TUESDAY*. Before the Mayor (G. Perks, Esq.), and W. H. Spaull, Esq. ASSAULTING A CHILD. John Humphreys, 61, North Castle Street, Oswestry, was charged with assaulting his step- daughter, aged ten, on April 6th, by striking her with a strap. Walter MacGregor, tailor, said on April 6th he and his brother saw a little child running in front of Christ Church with defendant following. He thought they were playing, but he saw defendant raining blows on the head of the child with a strap and a buckle. He saw the defendant strike the child four times. He remonstrated with the defendant. The child screamed and shouted. Dr. Beresford said he examined the child about forty-eight hours after the assault. He did not examine her the first day because the. wound had been dressed. He found a wound a quarter of an inch in length and penetrating to the scalp, and a great deal of blood had clotted the hair. There was also a contused wound on the right hand. The wound on the head might have been caused by a buckle. P.S. Francis said the child had been sent to the Cottage HospitaL He saw defendant some time afterwards, and he was very much the worse for drink. Defendant said he would beat the child again if she told him lies, and he said he had sent her to a pawnshop, and she had said she lost a penny change. Fined JE1 and costs. A charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct against defendant was withdrawn. DRUNKENNESS. John Jones, Castle Street, Oswestry, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Willow Street, on April 6th. P.C. Edwards said he saw a large crowd in Willow Street, and there was an altercation pro- ceeding between defendant and Humphreys, the defendant in the previous case. Both were drunk, and Jones went home when asked. Defendant said he had heard that Humphreys had ill-treated the little girl, and they were talking it over. Humphreys tried to bite him in the ear and nose. The child was his niece. Defendant was discharged on account of the peculiar nature of the case.

PENYBONTFAWR. TRAP ACCIDENT.—As Rev. J. Jenkins, rector of Hirnant, and a friend Rev. Mr. Jones, who has come over from Canada, were returning home from Llanfyllin on Tuesday night, the trap came in contact with a horse block near the bridge and overturned. The occupants were thrown out and rendered unconscious. They were taken to the nearest house and Dr. Jones, Llanrhaiadr was sent for and was soon upon the spot. Both gentlemen were then taken to Penybontfawr Vicarage, where the doctor dressed the wounds, which happily were not very serious. Both are still suffering from a severe shock. Curious to say the horse escaped unhurt, and did not even fall, and no damage was done to the trap or harness. LITERARY AND COMPETITIVE MEETING.—The annual literary and competitive meeting in connec- tion with the Independent Chapel was held on Easter Monday, during splendid weather, in the afternoon at 1 p.m. and the evening at 6 p.m. The adjudicators were :—Music, Mr. Hugh Davies, A.C. (Pencerdd Maelor), Prestatyn, Rhyl; poetry, Mr. L. Jones (Rhudenfab), Ruthin; essays, Rev. D. 0. Jones, Llanrhaiadr-yu-Mochnant, and Rev. J. C. Jones, Llanfyllin; miscellaneous, Mrs. Roberts, Penyceunant, Mrs. Jones, Wddyn House, Rev. T. C. Roberts, Llandulas, Rev. J. M. Edwards, Sardis, Llanwddyn, and Mr. J. E. Jackson, C.M., the Schools, Penybontfawr. Secretary, Mr. W. Evans, Peniarth uchaf; and the conductor was Mr. S. Bryan, Llanfyllin. The chair was taken by Mr. T. A. Jones, Brithdir, in the absence of Dr. Jones, Llanrhaiadr. a -rrrji j. «aictwfc at the afternoon mer tug, and the following wer» the awards ;-Recitations-boys under 12, '1, Ambrose Evans; girls under 12, 1, Grace Ellis; boys under 15, 1, Ambrose Evans; girls under 15, 1, Eirianwen Roberts. Solo for children-1, Jeanettir Amelia Jackson, the School House, Penybont, Mr. Jackson accompanying. Pair of men's woollen gloves-1, Mrs. Roberts, Berwyn House, Llangynog. For the best scythe handle— 1, E. Davies, Pentrefelin. Twenty questions on Romans iv-prize divided between D. Evans, Llan- rhaiadr, and R. C. Jones, Pentrefelin. Woollen petticoat for child two years old--l, Miss Rowlands, Board School, Llangynog. Two onglynion to the shoe—1, W. Archer, Llanrhaiadr. Competition for children's choir, "Hallelujah Amen" (H. Davies), prize £1. One only came for- ward, viz., Penybont Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mr. Jackson, the School House. The adjudicator said they were very well worthy of the prize, and that it had given him great pleasure to listen to their singing. There was evidence of very careful training on the part of the conductor to whom he was very thankful for the trouble he had taken. Best iron rake-1. D. J. Williams, Penybont. Essay The Marys of the New Testament and their characteristics,"—1, R. C. Jones, Pentrefelin. Hymn tune, Trewern," two parties—1, Penybont party, prize 10s. Pencil sketch, cow and calf—1 Henry Parry. Men's flannel shirt—1, Mrs. Ellis, Felinfach. Essay, Perthynas Cristionogaeth a Gwareiddiad,l, R. C. Jones, Pentrefelin. Chief choral competition, Oddiar y Traeth (0. Owen), prize X3 and a metronome for the conductor. Two choirs competed, viz., Llangynog, conducted by Mr T. Richards, and the Penybont choir, conducted by Mr. E. Evans. The adjudicator said the first choir sang in good style, but started a little to flat, the top notes of the soprano were rather poor; tenor fair, but the balance of the voices was not quite so even as it might have been. At the end they had sharpened a full tone. The second choir was better, and sang well throughout. Intonation much better, and the parts more evenly balanced. Prize awarded to the second choir. The chapel was crowded in the evening. Mr. Jones agaiu took the chair, and the awards were as follows :—Letter from parents to a child in service-1, James Lloyd Thomas, Llwydiarth. Baritone solo, Morwr a'i Fachgen (H. Davies). The only com- petitor who sang was not deemed worthy of the prize. Pair of muffeis.-I, Miss Davies, Board School, Cwmdu. Pryddesi on Jonah yn mol y morfil." Three competed.—1, W. Archer, Llanrhaiadr. Girl's night shirt.—1, Mrs. Ellis, Felinfach; 2, Miss Jane Lloyd, Llechweddgarth. Reading at first sight for party of eight.—1, Peny- bont party. Pair of men's stockings.-] and 2, Mrs. Jones, Gadfa, Liinwddyn. Trio competition from the anthem Mor hauddgar yw dy bebyll," prize 4s.1,David Williams, Penybont, and party. Best muffier.1, Miss S. Hughes, Cwmgwnen. Dialogue, Pa un ai mautais ai anfantais yw cael Cynghorau plwyol."—1, E. Gwaenog Rhys, Llan- gollen. Woollen petticoat suitable for girl of 17.— 1, Miss Rowlands, Board School, Llangynog. Woollen petticoat suitable for girl of 12.—l,MisS Davies, Board School, Cwmdu. No award was made of the prize offered for the best stick. Male voice party competition, "0 dewch ac auglaofinch." (H. Davies), prize 12s. Three choirs competed, namely, Llangynog, Pentrefelin and Penybont- Mr. Davies, in giving his adjudication, said the first party started rather too fast, but with capital style and spirit. The intonation and phrasing were good and the voices were very well balanced. The second choir made a weak start and sang rather tamely. The voices were fair, but the time w&3 unsteady and they got out of tune. The thIrd party was composed of good voices, but began too- slowly and they were very unsteady. The second bass was also very weak in places, but they ceeded in keeping in tune. He awarded the prIze to the first party. Mr. Thomas Richards was invested amidst cheers. Songs were well render^ during the evening by Miss Williams, and Mr. A. Bryan, Llaufyllin. A good was brought to a close by a vote of thanks Pr°_ posed by Rev*. W. L. Evans, to the president, c0tl ductor, and all who had assisted. LLANDYSSIL. J11 The annual meeting was held in the Schoolrore cl ore, on Monday evening, when all the members VV of present.—The Chairman (Mr. Herbert D. Fronfraith), was unanimously re-clected.MS fill George Hicks and Richard Price were elected the office of overseers.—There was no 0 business.

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