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uPon tbe question of the Library I it ear that at a recent committee meeting nejJo (^er'ided to allow the inhabitants of l ^lav°^lU'n £ towns, such as T lanfyllin, I Cf)iaV] °es' -^ewtown, Llanfair, <frc., to be- of a J°n°'»ving members on the payment I If per annum for the privilege. MVrn be the case we can only express our ;v..e aud wonder wliat tlie committee Iu i. puking about. It is always well to before generous, and the committee bef0 cl° ^Vell to consult local requirements they undertake to supply the literary °ther towns. It is difficult enough })°ok ls to get a particularly interesting IWlje ^|ben wanted, and what will it be cl0lli-| jJe number of borrowing members is Hiched and trebled ? The paltry sum, I th 6 Un<^erstand it has been arranged ^ot 6 ^°Wns iu question to subscribe, will I »ie i £ ;.th? mere cost of wear and tear of t°vv ^°ks let alone leaving any balance J Win h ^eiieral fund. And the result I War 1 the rate which Welshpool pays ^hiel *S suPPort of the institution, and *13 ^°° smaH as it is to provide all | Win nec°8saiy for local readers alone, J ot]^er 8 still further drawn upon to pay for penn PeoPle who do not contribute a single t We certainly hope that our in- 1 tt¡)Oll Ion is incorrect, or more will be heard such an unjustifiable proceeding. Th l)as 6 §>reat Liberal Conference at Newtown

)such an unjustifiable proceeding. I Qnd CollIe and gone, Mr. HUMPHREYS-OWEN I °ther shining lights have let off their steam on the education question, as we can learn no one is either aU fLGt^er or the worse for it. Of course 1 Ud the old and stale arguments were hashed I list and presented to those who cared to Il:n to them. Much fiery indignation t 0 W^vvag the alleged Government proposals I iNlBS^calk expressed, and then, when had iM1' 'I'iWl *~KB,y} the i I S" °le Pl'on j^ent home t0 dinner" The I t«e fo][ow^eectings may be summed up in J ^ool." words Much cry and no | §resg 0f ,e^- facts relating to the pro- which tro Untarv schools since 1870, and e found n°t given at the meeting may let Us take^n?10^6 and interesting. First 11 the vp question of accommodation. o>WortendinS 3Ur, 1870, the ItcCOInllI r ndlng A ugnst 3Ur, 1870, the ^Urch of -&°n Provided was as follows :— I the year ^n^and schools, 1,365,080; in I w^ber August 31st, 1874, the ^levarT riseu to 2,702,978. British ?69,802 &c-—!870, 411,948 1894, I i8H, 3fi1 Catholic—1870, 101,556 j »ll9,Xl^ xj- Boards in 1894, I ^Ce. riv ^°w as to the average attend- 18H I ^gland—1870," 844,334 I > 2« o6fio0> ,Br1tish- Weslev«i, &c.- 1894' 377.220. Roman ?cl")nl V 8™' 66>066; 1894, 223,057. ) 1,777,797.. These I ^catin 6 taken from the returns of the • SeliOok DePartment, and refer only to | receipt of the Government Grant.

| ^OTES BY THE WAI. lit g an PrYCe-DavIes, at the" meet" on Tues- I Cl°8e of thDCed hiS intention of relinquishing at the TT 6 Season the mastoi ship of the Severn Carriers. Mr. 0 J G. ^Wen> M.A., Oswestry, succeeds Mr. I tlltee Tea Liverpool, as; secretary for the next I ^1^8 Q ^s to the Deacons' Conference of the North I Wales Q ^s to the Deacons' Conference of the North i a vlDistic Methodist Association. I },Ir. Ed V r bi¡;¡ apprQWar(^ Davies, of Plasdinam, has expressed t' l'oval f f Sonler (^a^ of the pro]io; at of the Upper Mont- I ^Pared ofevIOnthlyM<le,;n" to have a biography otle of th ° hIS father, the late Mr. David Davies, [ ^6vv distin^nif:hed Welshmen in whose J a Ues have been erected by their conntrv- | AVys(/ t'cntiniui- to maintain the premier I aQiong the Wc-bh University Colleges. At ) London Univerfity examinations Aber- » Sent up 27 s»i( oefsful candidates for the I ^ardijf G^ree' Cardiff four, and Bangor three. e^H)it1[ i^as esceediiiglr unfortunate at this | evepy p^1011' its record showing five failures for f- I Au I re^t a rystwyth contemporary says" The ^"Usta ^achynlleth portion of the |nr>0r, estates was held on Wednesday after- (S^ee|Jes G are unable to give any report of the Pa' 15 seems fl'at tlie representatives of |[r ^ers on'y arc favoured with invitations." jfG news to the editor of this Radical j.. We inform him that no invitation has I iv> 1 I ^°rter years been accorded to any 0; ether attached to the staff of either a I Ms iv, a(^,cai newspaper. So much, therefore, I pertinent remark. A C0|lt.e {'r)tnf.rVs| Te,lce mder the auspices of the Mont- | T^en^ral Liberal Association was held |[. Xewtown, under the }>residency of I"'1 ^ys-C)vven, M.P. Eesolations were f llt' t|n th?"eStlng a^ainsE any attempt to secure I /Jl'ote f llt' t|n th?"eStlng aalllst any attempt to secure or f'r en(iQwment of sectarian schoola from I of e8' -a°d al9° Prot.estiuS against the con- § *^ales rehgious tests in* elementary schools in f an<i Monmouthshire. I Xjj *#* ^^ancelior has offered the living of t e11t1 to Rev. Owen Francis Williams, whose 10 labours in connection with the Welsh i, i Church in the south end have made him well known in Liverpool. 1 r Williams, whose education was completed at Durham University, was ordained by the Bishop of Bangor ten years ago. In 1885 87 he was curate of Llanhedrog, and in the latter year he became cura;e-in-charge of Corris. In 1391 ho was appointed curate of Sl. Nathaniel's Church, Windsor (being in charge of the Welsh Church), and last year he was chaplain-designate of St. Deinol's Welsh Church, Upper Parliament Street. Llanerfyl is an extensive parish (eight miles by three miles wide), and the gross rent is £401, with 25 acres of glebe, and a rectory house. The nett value is about £400 a year. The Bishop of St. Asaph delivered an address at Newtown on Friday evening in last week in con- nection with the annual distribution of prizes to the scholars of the National Schools of that town. Dr. Edwards having contrasted the positions of Board and Voluntary schools, contending that the latter were managed more economically but not less efficiently than the former, went on to point out the need of combining religious with secular instruction, and to claim for Church people the right to have their children instructed in their own views. In conclusion, he appealed to all Church- men to support their own schools as much as possible, and to guard any danger of extinction. His Honour Judge David Lewis, of the Mid- Wales Circuit, has been ordered to Egypt for a three months' rest on account of declining health, and we sincerely hope that at the expiration of that period he will return thoroughly restored. During his absence his place will be taken by Judge William Evans, who has been nominated Judge Lewis's deputy. Mr Evans has had a most distin- guished career up to the present, his able work on Principal and Agent being considered a stan- dard legal work. Mr Humphreys-Owen, M.P., opened a bazaar at Newtown on Thursday, the proceeds of which are to liquidate a debt of £300 on the local Liberal Club. The bazaar was opened yesterday by Mr Owen Philipps, the Liberal candidate for the Boroughs at the last election. We hope to soon hear of the Liberals of Newtown arranging for another bazaar in order to payoff an older and much larger debt. Our readers will, of course, know that the debt refers to the petition costs. # ;o The question of disposing of the town manure heap was again brought before the attentiono f the Aberystwyth Council at their last meeting, and it was decided that the Surveyor should make a visit to towns in England where destructors are used for the purpose of making a personal inspection of the apparatus whilst it is at work. That it is abso- lutely essential to the interests of the town that something should be done to remedy the state of things all are agreed and the question alone to be solved is how can that best be done. We trust that the report which Mr Rees Jones will prepare will enable the Council to deal with the matter effectually. At the Machynlleth Guardians on Wednesday two letters were read, both dealirg with the tramp question, and both of which were laid on the table. The first was from Dolgelley Union asking Machynlleth to co-operate with them in the carry- ing into effect of the three coloured ticket system recommended by Mr. Bircham. The other letter was received from the Wolverhampton Guardians, and contained a sketch of a scheme by which it was proposed to supply bona-fide working men seeking employment to certificates entitling them to a supply of proper food and lodging in the house the same as the rest of the inmates and to be allowed to go free in the morning without doing any task. No rioubt the Wolverhampton Guardians would have been glad to. give farther particulars of a soheme which sought to make a distinction between an honest man and a ragamuffin. The Board, how- ever, did not think that it applied to Machynlleth district, and consequently nothing was done in the matter. Whether the scheme applied or not it would be an act of courtesy of the Guardians to give their assistance if only by signature to a scheme formulated for the purpose of alleviating the miseries of the more honest class of tramps. It has been decided to continue the Aberystwyth Ratepayers' Association. This decision was arrived at on Friday evening week, when a meeting of those interested in the work was held in the Corn Market. The meeting was not without its humorous side, and a perusal of our report will be interesting reading to the ratepayers. The result of the polling for Dublin University, which concluded yesterday, was as follows:— Lecky (C), 1757; Wright (L), 1011. The Southampton election petition proceedings came to a conclusion yesterday, when Mr. Justice Wright delivered judgment. He found the charges of corrupt treating and general treating not proved, but that the illegal payment of a voter's fare was proved. Sir Barrington Simeon's conduct having been unexceptionable he would get relief from the penalties of this, but Mr. Tankerville Chamber- layne's conduct in relation to the costers' procession was not such as to entitle him to relief, and his seat would be voided. Mr. Justice Bruce concurred. On Monday, the third anniversary of the birth of Lord Clive, the bells of St Mary's Church were early ringing a merry peal which was continued at intervals during the day. Two oak trees were planted by Lord Clive in the Powis Casrle Park on the left hand side of the drive leading to Welsh- pool to commemorate the above event. Lady Mary Herbert, Styche, the Earl of Powis, and Mr W. Forrester Addie were present, and Mr Lambert superintended the work. The stag hunt which usually takes place on this date was unavoidably postponed.

WELSHPOOL. DRESSMAKING.—Perfect fit and latest styles at moderate charges work guaranteed. G. Mount- ford, Berriew Street, Welshpool.—[Advt.] SERVICE OF SONG.—-The usual monthly service of sacred music in connection with tbe St. Mary s Men's Bible Class will take place at the Church House to-morrow afternoon. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL.—A public meet- ing was held at the above chapel on Thursday evening, Mr J. Henley in the chair. Addresses were given by the Pastor (Rev. T. R. Maland) and Messrs T. S. Pryce and D. J. Jones. ACCIDENT.—Yesterday (Friday) afternoon, as Mr Edward Lewis, Grove Cottage, was riding down Broad Street, his horse stumbled, with the result that Mr Lewis was thrown off, and, coming into contact with the kerbstone, his leg was broken. His injuries were attended to by Dr Hawksworth. I.O.G,T.-On Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the "Home of Welcome" Lodge, an entertainment was given in the Baptist Chapel, consisting of a "Demorest medal" contest, solos, o-lees, etc., by a partv from Newtown and several local vocalists, The judges for the medal contest were Revs. T. Rmvsou and T. C. Jones and Mr D, J. Jones. CAITRSE AXD POOL UPPER PETTY SESSIONS.—Mon- dav, before S. Powell and R. J. LdmuiKls, Esqis.^ Richard Gwilt, Waterloo, labourer, his son Edwin Gwilt, a boy of li5, and Edwin Williams, Slip Inn, Gnilsfield, labourer, were charged by Miss Dorothy Wynn Mytton of Garth with trespassing in pursuit of game at Gaerfawr on November 12th. Complain- ant could not identify Williams, and the charge against him was dismissed; Gwilt senior was fined 17s, including costs, and his son 12s. R Evans, Slip Inn, and John Morris, Brook House, Guilsfield, were charged by Mr J G Griffiths with neglecting to send their children to school. The order to attend school was made in each case. FOOTBALL.—The team to represent Abcrystwyth this afternoon in their match against Oswestry United, on the ground of the latter, arrived with the mail train !:i £ <t evening and were Inlettedat the Kasrles. Thcv will lesu-e for Oswestry with a special excursion train thn morning. CHURCH LITEKAHY UNION. — At the ordinary monthly meeting of this society on Jlonday evening, Mr S. J. Evans", M.A., head master of the County School, will read a paper on the subject, That social intercourse, between man and man is more desirable than leading the life of a recluse." The Vicar (Rev. Grimaldi Davis) will take the chair at eight o'clock. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.—Tuesday, before W. Forrester Addie, Esq., (Mayor), C. E. Howell, Esq., (ex-Mayor), Col. Twyford, D. P. Owen, W. Rogers, M. Jehn, J. Reese, and D. Jones, Esqrs.—Richard Gwilt, Waterloo, labourer, and Evan Jones, of the Laundry, Guilsfield, for having in tbeir possession ten rabbits and ten nets near the Cloddia, on November 25th, were lined JE1 each including costs, and the nets were ordered to be destroyed.—John Watkin, High street, for being drunk and indecent, was fined 10s including costs.—Edward Thomas, Frochas, roadman, for allowing two cows and a calf to stray on the highway, was fined 5s including costs. DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN JUDGE OF HUNTERS.— The funeral took place at Bilton near Rugby, on Tuesday, of Major Langlands, of Rugby, who died on Saturday. The deceased gentleman was the youngest son of the late Mr. J. C. Langlands, of Old Berwick, Northumberland. He received his com- mission as Second-Lieutenant in the Oxford Light Infantry (43rd Foot) in 1866, and attained the rank of Major in 1886. He served as adjutant of the Shropshire Volunteers for two years, and as adjutant of the 4th Bat. South Wales Borderers for three years, and on retiring from service took up his residence at Rugby. Major Langlands was well known in the hunting field, and being a good judge of hunters his services were frequently retained at many of the leading horse shows in the country. Among those who attended the funeral were Major-General Tower, Captain Beatty, Dr. Gill (Welshpool), and Mr. J. S. Phillips (Shrewsbury). A number of tributes were sent, including a magnificent anchor from the Marchioness of Aylesbury. Major Langlands was married five years ago to Miss Beck, niece of Mr. P. A. Beck of Trelvdan Hall, by whom he leaves two sons. GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—A meeting of the above society was held in the Church House on Tuesday evening, November 26th. The Vicar (Rev Grimaldi Davis) presided, and Miss Bowlby, de- putation from the Central Society, gave an in- teresting address, in the course of which she explained the aims and objects of the society and also the duties of its members. She impressed upon them that one of the chief features of the Girls' Friendly Society was its unselfishness. Members were asked to join, not so much for what they could obtain from the society, but for the help each one might render to it in striving to make their influence felt for good with those with whom they came in contact. On the other hand its privileges were many, es pecially in its Homes of Rest. Miss A. Jones, branch secretary, also spoke a few words. There were about 130 present, including associates, members, candidates and their mothers, and also some of the Sunday School teachers, amongst other friends. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION LECTURE. Mr Hilaire Belloc, B.A., delivered at the School of Art, on Thursday afternoon, the fifth of the series of lectures under the Oxford University Scheme, on England and France the Land and the People." At the previous lectures the lecturer dealt with the story of the land in England and France, the subject of the present lecture being England and France of the last century, as regarded their social state and political theories. Having observed that each of the two countries, politically speaking, had an aristocratic cast, Mr Belloc contrasted, seriatim, the political sentiments of English aristocracy with those of the French, together with the social position of the Court, the place and powers of the English and French villages in the constitution, and as regarded local government, together with the causes of the vitality of one and the decadence of the other. Reference was also paid to the theory of the English and French aristocracy, and the behaviour of each in the face of the growing demand for reforms. Alluding to the industrial part of the question, the lecturer showed that there was no true "tomgeois" class in England, also that this country was the first to begin the new methods of production, and reference was made to the completion of the English modern land system towards 1760. The result of this upon the indus- trial revolution was described, and how England thus became the great manufacturing commuuity of large capitals in a few hands. A contrast was theu made of tbetrae bourgeois" class iu Fi-ance, whose traditions were opposed to stidden change, whilst the capital of the country, being largely divided, rendered it all the more difficult to start a new system. On the one hand, French agriculture was full of free competition, burdened only politi- cally, whilst on the other its industry was largely arranged by the State, and France remained the great agricultural community of small capitals in the hands of all.* Turning to the political theories of the two countries, Mr Belloc went on to show that they were not exactly the result of social con- ditions, but their spread and universal acceptance were made possible by social conditions. The different social results in England and France made the political theories of the eighteenth century have widely different effects in the two countries, and to this day each country regarded the political system of the other as not being practical. Having showed why Republicanism was pradical in France in 1789-93, the lecturer pointed out why it was not in England. He concluded that the French wars of' the Revolution were due mainly to the fact that the French believed the social state abroad to be similar to their own. This propaganda chiefly failed in England because the English social state presented the greatest contrast to the French ot any in Europe. Mr Belloe concluded another ot his most interesting lectures by first giving the modern effects of this as an illustration, and after- wards showiug that the Republican centralization and code of law could be traced in all European states except England. The series of lectures uil conclude next Thursday, when Mr Belloc will deal with the industrial and political change ot this centurv in England and France, and the ways adoptel by the two nations of solving modern problems. EXCELSIOR LODGE, I.O.G.T.— The anniversary tea aud entertainment was held on Thursday last, 'in the Council Chamber. A large number of friends and members sat down to tea, which was supplied by Bro W. H. Watson. The table was very tastefully decorated by Bro. W. Challinor. Sisters C. E. Boffev, F. M. Roberts, Mrs. Challinor, and Mrs. Humphreys assisted at the tables. After tea the following programme was rendered by the St. Oswald Lolge, Oswestry, Bro. W. Jones prosid- ing .—Recitations, Bros. J. R. Thomas, J. T. Phillips, Sisters F. Rees and S. Roberts picolo solos, Bro. Evans songs, Sister S. Roberts, and Bro. P. H. Roberts Indian club exercises, Bro. P. H. Roberts mouth organ solos, Bro. G. Williams. A very amusing dialgue was given, entitled De Quack." A vote of thanks to the visitors was pro- posed by Bro. G. Davies, seconded by Bro. T. Hughes. Bro. J. R. Boffey supported the same, which was unanimously carried. The programme of the members of the Excelsior Lodge, which was arranged by Bro. D. Pugh, was then rendered, accompanied by many games, conducted by Bro. W. H. Watson and Sister C. E. Boffey. Songs, Bros. W. J. Edwards. W. J. Challinor, J. Jones, Sis. E. Wynne, M. Humphreys recitations, Bros. E. A. Owen, F. Henning, Sisters P. Rowlands, P. Pugh, M. Davies, and L. Jones violin solo, Sister F. M. Roberts harp solo, Bro. W. H. Watson. This was the first anniversary of the Excelsior Lodge, which hus made very rapid progress, and it is hoped that J it will increase abundantly during this next year. The tea and entertainment passed off with the greatest success, the arrangements beilH very ably carried out by Bro. F. E. Pickett, hon. sec.

MONTGOMEKY AND SALOP PRESBYTERY. A meeting of the above was held at Welshpool on Thursday, the Moderator, Rev. E. Williams, Abermule, presiding. The following business was transacted :—The state of tl:" cause was inquired into by Rev. D. C. Edwards, M.A. The accounts given proved it to be in a very satisfactory con- dition.—Two letters of transfer were read, one from Rev. D. C. Edwards, M.A. Glamorganshire Presbytery, and the other that of Rev. E. Evans from the Arvon monthly meeting. A cordial wel- come was given the two brethren.—Rev. J. Davies and Mr Jones, Varchoel, reported as to the Con- nexional Loan Fund and the Beaumaris Association. —Mr Jones, Varchoel, was appointed to open a discussion at the next Presbytery on the duty of the churches to provide recreation fer the young people. Mr J. C. Gittins, Newtown, was appointed local treasurer of the Foreign Missions Society.— It was passed that henceforth all committee reports shall be presented in writing.—Rev. G. O. Evans was appointed secretary pro. tem. of the Home Mission. A vote of condolence was passed with the friends of the late Dr. Dickens Lewis, and a vote of sympathy with Mr Ellis Jones, Llanymy- nech, in his illness. Rev. T. C. Jones reviewed the statistics for last year.—Revs. S. D. Pryce, D. C. Edwards, and E. Williams gave a short account of the work of the Forward Movement.—Rev. D. Pryce initiated an i mere si irig discussion on the Sunday School, in which many of those present took part.—Mr W. Fox Davies gave notice of motion as to the desirability of having more Presby- teries.—The churches were exhorted to observe the week of prayer.—Strong resolutions were passed on the present phase of the education question.— Time and place of next Presbytery: Newtown, Friday, Feb. 7, 1896.—At night Rev. D. C. Edwards, M.A., officiated.— During the day the members dined together at the Town Hall, the catering for which was carried out by Mrs Jones, the Star Coffee House, in her usual excellent style.

BELAN. CONCERT.—On Thursday evening a concert given by the Welshpool Christy Minstrels took place in the Belan Schoolroom and was attended by a large and appreciative audience. A varied and inter- esting programme was carried out in capital style. The addition of several boys to the company is a decided advantage, not only in the choruses, but in the individual songs given by them. The follow- ing was the programme, many items of which were redemanded. Part I, Fantasia "Minstrel Refrains," Orchestra; negro song Going from the cotton fields," Mr. C. H. Jones; comic serenade ° Love will you be mine," Mr. W. Humphreys; song and chorus Old folks at home," Master Sidney Jones; ballad The hazel dell," Mr. W. Evans; comic song Bunk a doodle I do," Mr. J. R. Thomas; planta- tion so"g Hush little baby don't you cry," Master Austin Cowen song The mountain wave," Mr. T. Farr comic song My brother Joe," Mr. W. Humphreys; ballad I'll wander back again," Mr. C. g, Jones; comic song Perhaps, praps not," Mr. J. B. Thomas. Part II, The sleep of the flowers, Company song and dance Nancy at the farm," Mr. J. R. Thomas; humorous scene "A court of justice in Carolina," various members of the Company; waltz song by Masters A. Cowan, E. Baines, Sidney Jones, and A. Jarman piccolo solo, Mr. Alfred Jones; comic sketch The. wig makers," Messrs. J. R- Thomas, W. Humphreys, and Walter Evans. At this stage Mr. Shuker, Clive Place, rose to thank the Christy Minstrel Company for their kindness in coming to the Belan that stormy evening and treating them to such an able and amusing entertainment. He wished also to say that the proceeds of the concert were to provide prices for those children of the Day School who attended most regularly, whose conduct was good, and who passed satisfactorily the Government examination. The attendance in that neighbourhood was much lower than the average for England and Wales, and he impressed upon the parents the advantages to themselves and the children resulting from a regular attend- ance at school, the children took a delight in their studies and gained habits of regularity and punct- uality, they were able to leave school at an earlier age, and the school passed a better examination at the Government Inspection and earned a larger grant. On the part of those present he accorded the Welshpool Minstrels and their accompanist Miss Meredith their hearty thanks, and he could also add the names of Mr. and Mrs. Breese, School- house, who had gone to much trouble in many ways to ensure the success of the performance, this was seconded by Mr. Richards, and carried with acclamation. The entertainment closed with the National Anthem.

LLANYMYNECH. CONCERT.—A very successful concert was given in the Assembly Rooms on Thursday evening, in aid of the Presbyterian Chapel. The Mayor of Oswestry (Mr C E Williatns) presided, and was introdueed to the meeting by Rev G 0 Evans, pastor. The Chairman exprggggd the pleasure it gave him to be present for several reasons, first because they had assembled in such an excellent room, secondly because the oc casion of their meeting was a deserving one, and thirdly because they had such an excellent audience and very interesting programme. He understood that the Chapel was not a rich one, and therefore fully de- served their support. This concert was an annual affair, and had a reputation he bad attended simi- lar ones held in the Chapg^ Referring to the presence of artistes from Oswestry, his Worship said it was a good thing to see the weak forces in the country assisted by friends from the town (applause). He then called called upon the Misses Parry to open the programing with a pianoforte duet, the remainder of the programme being as follows, the accompaniments being played by the Misses Parry and Miss A M j0Des:—Address, the Chairman; pianoforte duet; Misses Parry; song, Star of Bethlehem," Mr Robert Morris; song, Fiddle and I," Miss banjo solo, The belle of the ball" (encored), ipd responded with Kate Connor," Mr W Williams; duet, Where rolls the Cauveri" (encored), Messrs Morris and Jones; song, Misss A M Jones; song "The Bugler," Mr Ellis Jones; song, Alone on the raft," wbanJ° solo, "The cat came back," W Williams: song, '• Dear heart, Miss Parry; song, She loves and loves for ever," Mr R Morris; song, Miss AM Jones; duett, "In the dusk of the twilight," Misses Parry; song, The village blacksmith, Mr Ellis Jones; song The miller S n f Miss L Parry 5 banjo solo, My Old Dutcn, Mr W Williams; quartette, Good evening. At the conclusion of the programme a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the performers, on the proposition of Rev G 0 Evans.

LLANFYLLIN. PETTY SESSIONS. YESTERDAY (FBIIUY). Before OR Jones and John Jones, Esqrs., Chief Constable Hughes an(^p.C.C.Crowden being present. STORAGE OF POWDER. Owen Roberts was charged with having conveyed i lhi?er at LlangynoS in a manner and place which did not comply with the Metalliferous rh!^fef if10n Aets* Mr' Cartwright, solicitor, Chester (instructed by Dr. C- L. N. Forster In- Treasurv0 Af^0^ aPPeared °n behalf of' the hea»ng the evidence the Bench the W iatlithere had bee" an infringement of n~ J n?" I tl,lat Pendant had not taken the precaltlOns he should have done.-Fined 20s and costs in each case. T — DRUNK AND DISORDERLY diso7d*H Jan8^aS Char-8d ^th bei°f? drunk and disorderly on November 14 and fined 5s. and costs. T REMOVAL OF S'WJNE. Tir-I™ ifeS' f^ansantffraid, was charged by P. C. Denbie-hshi^!1 removed 10 store pigs from Defendant i° .MontKomeryshire without an order. h« hn* t Emitted the charge but pleaded that that Hi mi8led" The Cbief Constable said A t °J er under which the proceedings against but thT??? >d be«n wa8 W then femW v, -been cancelled last Friday. De- HrnnW ad evidently been misled by a certain this v" W i bad been issued. The Bench took th* view of the case and dismissed it. R' h DRUNK. lC rd Morris was charged with being drunk on Noember 9fch. and was fined 5s and costs.— Robert Evans was charged with the same offence November at Llanrhaiadr, and was fined 2s 6d and costs. T RIDING ON THE SHAFTS. r;° °*?n Evans, Bodynfol, waa charged with Cn '1 afts of a waggon drawn by four costs °n 18th November.—Fined 10s and LLANDYSIIilO. M^At,IlmTATi°N B*LL> in aid of the school building fund, took place on Thursday, and was again, a,s usual, a most successful one, and great praise is due to the Ball Committee, who, one and all worked most energetically to secure suc- cens, which they well deserved. The committee was composed of the following Persons :—Messrs J Downes, senr, Wm Ridge, W Pritchard, R lJownes J Downes, junr, Walter Ridge, J Lloyd, G Lloyd C Pritchard, J Evans, VT Evans, T Kemp- ttT'cL VRoSers> W Downes, J Roberts, with Mr •j eele as hon. secretary, and it can fairly be said that not the slightest hitch occurred in any of numerous arrangements. The ball was held in the Assembly Rooms, which were again placed at the disposal of the committee by Mrs Kempster and many thanks were accorded her for hPI kindness. The party numbered nearly 150. The decorations of the ball room were most artistically designed and executed.' Hot house plants for the occasion Were kindly lent by Mr 1 Pryce, Pentreheylin Hall, and Mr J Lloyd, norist, Llandysilio. A capital supper was provided and the following persons kindly contributed towards itRev J Matthews, Rectory; Mr T Pryce, Pentreheylin Hall; Major Davidson, Rhys- "^Hall; Messrs J Downes, ^handregrenwyn Wm Ridge, Domgay; W Pritchard, Rhysnant; E Downes, Haughton; Miss Tan&t, Street House; Messrs G Lloyd, Hafod Bwlch Beyer, Haughton Roberts, Caehen J Thomas, IIaughton. Dancing commenced at 9 p.m. and was carried on with much vigour until 4 30 a.m. to the strains of Mr H H Tims (Oswestrv) quadrille band and which gave entire satisfaction. SCHOOL EXAMINATION. — This school was examined a short time ago in drawing by Mr Hooson, A.Sc., and the managers have been in- formed by the Science and Art Department that the merit mark of "Excellent" has been awarded to it.

ELLESMERE. LECTURE.— V lecture was delivered in the Town Hall on Monday on "The land of the Pharaohs," by liev G. S. Meek of Whitchurch. Mr Charles Ccoke, malster, presided over a very large attendance. The lecture which was illustrated hv nearly 200 magic lantern views was an exceedingly interesting one and at its close a very hearty vote of thanks was proposed to Mr Meek, a similar compliment being paid to the Chairman. The proceeds were in aid of the Wesleyan Chapel. LITERARY SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday, Mr (:'< R. E. Lloyd in the chair. The subject was a debate on The compulsory closing of places of business" which was opened by Ue7 R. W. Foulger, vicar of Penley, who moved the following resolution:- That this meeting of the members of the Elles- mere Literary Society is of the opinion that the compulsory early closing of places of business would ultimately prove benefical to all parties, and that the secretary be requested to assure Sir John Lubbock of their appreciation of his continued endeavours to secure by Act of Parliament the early closing of places of business." Mr Basnett seconded the resolution. Mr John Hood proposed as an amendment to add the following words to the resolution—" but that the Bill promoted by him should also include the early closing of all public houses, tobacconists' shops and news vendors." He argued that if early closing was a good thing for one business it was for all others. They must have the whole Bill and not a part of it. Mr Lloyd seconded Mr Hood's amendment. Mr Mylius, the Bank, moved another amendment as follows—" That this Society is against early closing altogether." Mr Clayton seconded this. The other speakers included Rev Clement Tabor, Messrs Williams, Reed, Davies. junr., &c. Mr Hood and Rev R. W. Foulgar having replied, a vote was taken, resulting as follows For Mr Hood's amend- ment 15, Mr Mylius' 5, Rev Foulgar's proposition 19. Mr John Pay proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Rev R. W. Foulgar for his very able addrc This was seconded by Rev John Holland, and carried unanimously. Mr Foulger briefly returned thanks. This was certainly one of the most suc- cessful meetings the Society has ever held, there being so many speakers that the meeting did not close till after ten o'clock.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. TUESDAY. Present: Mr Brownlow R C Tower (in the chair), Revs H Moody, H Hanmer, S T Wilson Barker, Messrs E Peele, J D Owen, T Emberton C Cooke, J Jeffries, S J Lewis, J A Mossford, W E Trevor Ward, J Griffiths, F R Gregory, J Davies, J Wood- ville, and C Emberton, with Mr R E Lloyd, clerk. PUBLIC VACCINATION. A letter was received from the Local Government Board acknowledging the receipt of the Board's letter of the 6th ins.t., and stating that it would be contrary to their practise to approve of a station not situated in the district for which it was in- tended to serve. The object of the Guardians might be effected by including in one contract the whole area for which Mr. Glasson was to act as public vaccinator. The Board requested that this should be done. DETENTION OF TRAMPS. The CLERK read a communication from the Oswestry Incorporation drawing the attention of the Board to the detention of tramps in the Incor- poration, under the Act whereby the Sunday does not count on which they can be discharged, the consequence being that where one Union observes the Sunday detention while the neighbouring Unions discharged their vagrants on that day, the former Union (detaining such) was put to great inconvenience to find accommodation, and the Incorporation, whilst anxious to continue such detention feared that they would be unable to do so, unless other Unions co-operated with them, and they asked the Board, as far as possible, to observe the Sunday detention. The CHAIRMAN asked if the detention was observed. The MASTER replying in the negative, said that they got such a large number of tramps that they could not detain them on Sunday. With their present accommodation it would be impossible to detain them until Monday. After a little further discussion the matter dropped. CASUAL PAUPERS. The following resolution was received from the Wolverhampton Union:—"That in the opinion of this Board, it is desirable that the Local Govern- ment Board should amend or alter the several orders containing regulations with respect to casual paupers, or such other orders as may be affected, so as to provide for different treatment of bona- fide men leaving their place of residence for some other defined locality in search oft employment. The order to require Boards of Guardians or Re- lieving Officers of the respective Unions where an application is made; and where such applicant is resident, to make due and full inquiry into the statements of the person so applying and if satisfied that the man is actually leaving in search of work a certificate shall be granted to that effect. Such certificate to state name, previous address, trade, the time for which it should be available, the route bv which he intends to travel and the place he wishes to go to. Upon the production of such certificate at any Workhouse on the route, the man to be entitled to a bed in the reception wards, supper and breakfast, the same as an ordinary inmate of such Workhouse, and to be released as soon as possible on the morning after his arrival (except in case of Sundays) without having to do the usual or any task work. On the arrival of the man at the last Workhouse on his route, the cer- tificate to be kept by the Master of such Workhouse and returned to the Board or Relieving Officer issuing the same. In case of the refusal of a cer- tificate by a Relieving Officer the applicant shall have power to appeal to the Board within whose district he resides." The CHAIRMAN expressed himself as being in favour of the recommendations of the resolution. Mr J D OWEN remarked that there were very few bona-fide men who came to that Union. Con- tinuing, he said that the object of the resolution was to give free board and odg.ngs to genuine workinemen in search of employment. On the modonrf Mr T. EMBEETON, the reso- lution was adopted. MR ROBINSON'S WATER SUPPLY. Thp CHAIRMAN said that the committee •n+ori to enauire into the request of Mr Robin- appomted q looked into the case, difficulty was by having a pond dug six yards in difficulty j f ^e field, a drain connect- dTft with the^' ditch which bounded the land on the Workhouse field and that with the be ftion of Mr Edwards, Haughton. They T?wd that if a pond was dug four feet deep that I ^fficultv would be met. Mr Robinson had ex- the dift y being perfectly satisfied with «»dg,L that he would not X Mo +>1A Board again. It was also decided that trouble the-Boam^ Mr Robinson having indicated in his letter his willingness to do ths:° £ lotion ofltor H. MOODY, it decided to obtain tenders for the work. THE PARISH OF COCKSHUTT. The recommendations of the committee of the The lecom result of the recent enquiry Concerning tbe above parish now came before the "bJcUMA* sa«, thatthe Oh* -A »elt bad gone through!Dhem an ception of article p illor sha.ll be elected for one Rural District Cou Rural District the Parish of Cockshut^ parigh of EUeg. Councillors shall exigt after tbe severance mere Rural, as thereof, which, by this therefrom of that Por"° Cockshutt." It would seem as if the narish of Ellesmere, '°r ":e DiTdtuUhe Ai°h tcEerable expense. S' war out of the difficulty would be .by The only way 'o Cockshutt, and choosing one of the se f Cockshutt until 1898. T EMBERTON pointed out that the Rural j; -j was elected under one Act of Par- District Council alteration could take place liament and before y Acfc- He did not they would have c' cou)d order a fresh elec- believe that any A«t E]1(Zmere parish. He pro- tion for the whole affairs as regarded posed that the '"f'^co^ue until 1^8. tbe District Counci aMention to Article Rev H. MOODY a of the parish of I., which provided that ina^p towagh-p of Cock_ Ellesmere Ruja' k"°. the said parish of Elles- shutt be divided off tjt te<j a parish, and be mere Rural and be Cockshutt." Was called and known as the pa ? the parish of Cockshu qwEN it was agreed On the motion of Mr Ji. • Council to that to direct the attention of the Uoun v Article. called the attention of Rev H. MOOD^ furthe:r „ The person the Board to Article 14 of the 6xist- holding the office of Ass;tanl hall hold and execute ing parish of Ellesmere Rnral shaU Cockshutfc. the like office in and for the pansn o ¡ The remuneration to which he is entitled as Assist- I Hnt Overseer for the existing parish of ElJ<:>sl1!ere Rural be apportioned by the Guardians of tlie Poor of the Ellesmere Union in such manner as rhe Local Government Board may approve and. ?nb- I ject thereto, he shall hold the office of Assistant Overseer for the paid new parish upon the same terms as to remuneration, tenure of olfi"e, and I otherwise, and subject to the same regulations, liabilities and provisions as apply fo him as Assist- ant Overseer for the existing parish of Ellesmere Rural." It was, he thought, rather unfair to expect the Overseer to do extra work for the same remuneration Mr T. EMBERTON stated that Miss Gough's salary had been made less since the new order of things and she was applying for compensation on that account. She ought to have the same salary as previously. Rev H. MOODY proposed that they take this matter into consideration when the question of salary came up. Mr T. EMBKRTON seconded the motion. Mr J. JEFFRIES proposed an amendment which was, however, lost, STATISTICS. Number in the House, first week 60, as against 69 second week 59, as against 61. Vagrants relieved 126, as against 190. Out-relief during the fortnight, Ellesmere district, per Mr Rutter, £4 14s 6d Hanmer district, per Mr W. Williams, ————

CLODDTA. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL. — During the past week special services have been conducted at the above chapel by Rev. T. R. Maland, Welshpool, and others. ————

FORDEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Wednesday. Present: Mr W Pryce (in the chair), Col Twy- ford, Revs L J Lee. J Sawer, Messrs W Rogers, E R James, W Pritchard, J Pryce-Jones, E R Owen, E Davies, R Uwilliam, J Davies, J Edwards, E L Tudor, R Jones, E Hughes, W Oldfield, T Hotch- kiss, and W Davies, with Mr C S Pryce (clerk). DETENTION OF PAUPERS ON SUN A YS. The CLERK read a communication from the Oswestry Incorporation on this subject, the full details of which will be found in another column. On the motion of Mr. E. R. OWEN, it was decided to adjourn the question until they saw what other Unions were doing. CASUAL PAUPERS" The CLERK announced that he had received the resolution of the Wolverhampton Union to the effect that there should be some distinction between casual paupers who were h^na-fide travellers in search of work, and those who were professional tramps. Mr. J. PRYCE JONES thought that the recom- mendations of the resolution were most desirable, and moved that the Board adopt it. He had known many tradesmen who had gone to Welshpool on tramp and made their fortunes there (laughter). Mr J. EDWARDS seconded the motion. It was decided to adjourn the matter, and in the meanwhile the Visiting Committee should present a report to the next meeting. ELECTION OF A GUARDIAN. The CLERK stated that the vacancy in the re- presentation of Pool Upper had been filled up by the election of T. S. Pryce, wool stapler. MASTER'S REPORT. The MASTER reported that Mrs Harrison and Mrs Humphreys-Owen had sent magazines for the inmates. The former lady bad also promised to give a tea for the inmates on New Year's Day. Mrs James, the late governess, had also sent sweets and cake for the children. STATISTICS. Number in the House first week, 78 as against 110, vagrants relieved 95. Out-relief, £20 16s 5d as against £19 lis. Number in the House second week, 97 as against 106, vagrants relieved 79. Out- relief, JE18 lis 6d as against £15 18s 6d.

MACHYNLLETH. FREE CONCERT.—The Dowager Marchioness of Londonderry gave a free concert in the Town Hall on Saturday evening, when the room was crowded. The following took part :—Lady Alice Beaumont, Dr and Mrs A. O. Davies, Mr Rd Gillart, Miss May Edwards, Miss Susan Evans, Miss Edith Jones, Mr Lloyd Roberts, Mrs Kenyon, Mrs Phillips, Mr Owen Arthur, and Mr Clayton. The platform was prettily decorated with: palms and flowers from the Plas conservatories, and the ball was crowded. LITERARY SOCIETY.—At Maengwyn Schoolroom on Monday evening, Rev W. S. Jones in the chair, Mr D. Davies, Maglona Villa, read some lines by Cranogwen on missing the train. A debate followed on Should the spreading of Roman Catholicism in Wales be opposed ?" Mr H. Hughes Williams opened in the affirmative, supported by Mr W. LI. Davies, Mr Edward Morgan, supported by Mr D. Phillip Jones, taking the negative. On a division, an overwhelming majority voted in the affiirmative. THE DUSKY DUFFERS.—Rarely has an entertain- ment passed off with such thorough success as did that given by the "Dusky Duffers" in the Vane Hall on Thursday. The troupe has been brought together by Dr. A. O. Davies, who is to be con- gratulated upon its success, and it was decided to give an entertainment in the Vane Hall, the pro- ceeds to be devoted to the funds of the Londonderry Cottage Hospital, the most deserving of all local institutions. As might have been ex- pected, the room was packed, amongst those present being the Marchioness (D.) of Londonderry, Lord Henry Vane-Tempest, and a large number of the ladies and gentlemen of the neighbourhood, under the superintendence of Mr. Gribble, of The Plas. The Hall was beautifully decorated with palms and evergreens. The entertainment was a capital one; the songs and jokes being of the highest order. One of the latter is worthy of mention. It was stated that the Machynlleth Urban Council was a rough kind of place, and being pressed for his reasons for saying so, one of the corner men declared that there was often a Breeze there and generally a Tempest." Of course it provoked loud laughter, and no one enjoyed it more than Lord Henry Vane-Tempest himself. Mrs. A. O. Davies accompanied through- out with her usual ability. The names of the com- pany are:—Johnson, Dr. A. O. Davies; corner-men, Mr. John Lewis and Mr. Sadleir; boys, Masters Meredith, Jones, E. R. Evans, Alfred Lewis and T. Williams; tenors, Messrs. Ed. Edwards, Edward Jones and R. Howell; bass, Messrs. R. Pearce, Morris, Evans, J. Lewis, W. O. Ellis and Jones. Tbe programme was as follows :—Opening chorus, "We are a band of brothers," the Company Introductory remarks, Dr Davies; song, "Who will care for mother now," Mr E Jones song, Nora," Mr W 0 Ellis; song, Mother she is sleeping," Mr E Edwards; song, "You say so," Mr R Howell sorg, T'otber side de stars," Mr J Lewis; duet, The Sailors," Messrs E and J Jones; song," Wake Nicodemus," Master Meredith Jones; stump speech, Mr W Sadleir song, Hundred fathoms deep," Mr John Lewis; pianoforte solo, ) Mrs Davies song, Duke of Seven Dials," Dr Davies concertina solo, Mr B Pearce song, Sweet Marie," Mr J Jones; song, Tennessee," Mr E R Evans; song, The little one that died," Mr B Pearce; comic competition, Messrs J Lewis, R Howell and M Evans. The winner bf the comic song competition was Mr Morris Evans, to whom i was awarded a medal made in Germany." It is expected that a large sum of money will be handed over to the hospital as the result of the entertain- ment. The president of the troupe is Dr A. O. Davies; conductor, Mr John Lewis; and hon. sec., ) < Mr B. Pearce, all of whom are to be congratulated i upon the success of their efforts. The entertainment is the first of a series to be given in the town dur- ( ing the winter. A special traia was run to Corris ] after the performance. <

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. | WEDNESDAY. Present Mr John Rees, Ynys (chairman), Mr Ellis Hughes (vice-chairman), Mrs Maglona Lloyd, Messrs W. B. Owen, Edward Hughes, J. W. Row- lands, D. Evans, Evan Evans, J. M. Davies, Rowland 8 James, Evan M. Jones, D. Lewis, Wm. Parry, Ed. Pritchard, John Jones, with Mr D. Evans, clerk, and Mr Morgan, assistant clerk. J OUT-RELIEF. During the past fortnight the following amounts < have been paid in out-relief:—Darowen, per Mr David Howell, £41 6s to 141 recipients Pennal, per Mr William Jones, £33 3s 4d to 102 recipients ( Machynlleth, per Mr John Jones, £18 48 Od to 78 1 recipients. < THE PURITY OF MILK. The Visiting Committee reported that their attention had been called to the milk on Nov. 20th, and found it rather under proof according to the [ lacto mitre. The Clerk was directed to write to fhe contractor. ( THE INMATES' FRIEND. ] The MASTER reported that the Marchioness (D) < of Londonderry intended giving a dinner to the inmates on the 14th inst. Sackville Phelps, Esq., had presented the inmates with the Wee'cly Graphic. STATISTICS. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 66 as against 88 for the corresponding period of last year. ) THE REPORT OF THE HOUSE. The MASTER reported that the number in the House was 34, being a decrease of three as com- pared with the corresponding period of last year. Rev. W. S. Jones officiated Nov. 25th. The sum cf 0E6 4s 8d had b^ca received from the Machynlleth Urban District Council for breaking 68 lends of stone. He had tested milk since last meeting and found it under the nominal degree. VACCINATION FEES. A letter was read from the Local Government Beard, in which they said that they would not under the circumstances press their views that the method of payment by fees should be adopted in the case of Mr Howell, of Llanbrvnmair. MR. BIRCHAM'S SYSTEM. The Dolgelley Board wrote to ask if the Machyn- lleth Guardians were willing to co-operate with them in adopting the three-coloured ticket system, recommended by Mr Birjham, of dealing with vagrants. Laid on the table. THE BETTER CLASS OF TRAMPS. The Wolverhampton Guardians wrote asking if the Board would support a memorial to the Local Government Board pressing upon them the necessity of making some alterations in the orders respecting casual paupers so as to provide for bona- j: de working men. They recommended a system whereby the bona-fide working man would have a certificate given him at the starting point of his journey, and on presenting this at the workhouse he should be allowed a bed like the inmates and a supper and breakfast like anyone of the inmates. In the morning he was allowed to go on his journey without being asked to break the usual quantity of stone. If his application was not granted the casual to have a right of appeal. It was said that the letter did not apply to this district and the letter was laid on the table. THE TAXING OF ROYALTIES, &c. Letters were received from Mr A. C. Humphreys- Owen, M.P., Major Pryce-Jones, M.P., and Mr Vanghan-Davies, M.P., acknowledging receipt of copies of resolutions passed by the Board at their last meeting upon the question of the taxation of royalties and ground lents. Mr Humphreys-Owen expressed his concurrence with the resolution. RESIGNATION OF MR. LESTER SMITH. A letter was received from Mr Lester Smith ten- dering his resignation upon the Rural District Council and asking that the letter should be brought before the Board of Guardians. He also wished to thank Mr David Evans and Mr David Morgan for their kindness to him at all times and the valuable assistance rendered to him at all times. The resignation was accepted and it was decided to send it on to the Local Government Board. On the motion of Mr J. ROWLANDS, seconded by Mr EVANS, Llanbrynmair, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Smith. THE BATH ROOM. Further replies had been received from Messrs Parke and Hipkiss respecting the erection of the Bath Room. Sir Parke said that his terms were three per cent. upon the estimated or actual cost if all the works were carried out. Mr Hipkiss said that his charge would be four guineas and two and a half per cent, upon the outlay, but if there were no plans in existence his charge would be six guineas and two and a half cent, upon the outlay. Mr Hipkiss' offer was accepted.

ABERYSTWYTH. (Continued from paqe PROMOTION.—Capt Barry Taunton of the Cardi. ganshire Artillery has been granted the honorary rank of Major, having completed sixteen years of service. THE INFIRMARY.—At a meeting of the Infirmary Board on Thursday, presided over by Mr J. G. W. Bonsall, it was stated that the out-patients during the past month were 223 including 136 new caaes. The question of a town nurse was deferred. THE CUP MATCH.—The following is the team selected to play against Oswestry to-day:—Goal, Roose; backs, W. R. Jones and W. Davies; half- backs, H. Smith, D. Morgan, and A. Miles; for- wards, Michael and J. Garner (Captain), Morris, Arthur Owen, and J. C. Rea. The team stayed at Welshpool last night, and will proceed to Oswestry by this morning's train. SAD NEWS.—Much regrttisfelt at the announce- ment of the death in far away Russia of Mr David Watkins, mariner, son of Captain Thomas Watkins, Chalybeate Street. The deceased was engaged on board the Beeswing," and whilst lying at Ibrael, Russia, on Nov. 7th, he was seized with enteric fever and died within three days. ENTERTAINMENT. — On Wednesday evening an entertainment was given in connection with the Sbiloh Literary and Debating Society. Mr W. Dsvies presided, and an excellent programme was gone through. PROFESSOR EDWARD EDWARDS.—Mr Ed. Edwards, M.A., lecturer on history at the College, has been advanced to the position of Professor at the College. This step has given great satisfaction, especially to the members of his class, who form a large pro- portion of the students.

LLANIDLOES. WESLEY GUILD.—The weekly meeting of this Guild was held on Thursday evening, under the presidency of Mr Thomas Ashton, and was con- ducted as a devotional meeting. Two sacred solos were given by Miss Florrie Jerman, which were much appreciated. Six new members were en- rolled. The Guild now numbers over 80 members. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—At a meeting of the Governors of the above school, held at the Clerk's Office on Monday, there were present J. D. Davies, Esq. (in the chair), Mrs Williams, Mrs Davies, Messrs A. J. Morris, Edward Bowen, J. Smout, Edmund Hamer, and Richard Evans, with Mr D: A. Lewis (Deputy Clerk). A letter was read from Mr G. D. Harrison, Clerk to the County Council, stating that the Committee of the County Govern- ing Body had met and approved of the site pro- posed to be acquired for the erection of the Llanid- loes School, and it was resolved that a plan of the premises, and also the surveyor's report, should be obtained, and forwarded to the Charity Commis- sioners for their approval. The question of ex- tension of scholarships was deferred until the next meeting. MARRIAGE OF MISS GREENHOW.—On Wednesday, 27th ult, the village of West Deeping, Lincolnshire, was full of excitement owing to the marriage of the rector's eldest son, Mr W. E. Stanton, B.A.. L.R.C.P., with Miss A. 0, Greenhow, daughter of Mr R. G. Greenhow (late of Llanidloes), and now of Maxey house, Market Deeping. The bride's dress was of white satin, trimmed with lsce and orange blossom. The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Stan- ton, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss A. G. Benson, niece of .the bride. Mr Horace Stanton, brother of the bridgroom. acted as best man. The church was full of friends and parishioners, the service being choral. After the ceremony the happy pair left for Paris. A large and costly col- lection of presents were received. ENTERTAINMENT.— A miscellaneous entertain- ment was given by the Church Choral Society on Wednesday in the National Schools, the proceeds of which were in aid of the funds of the Society. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, there was a large and appropriate audience. The programme was a varied one, and elicited rounds of applause, especially the rendering of the rjuartett The Village Blacksmith," and the singing of "Cwm Llewelyn" by Mr John Jones, and the omic song of Mr L. P. Marshall. The following was the programme :—Chorus, Hark the Chiming Bells," Choral Society; pianoforte duet, The Danarv Bird Quadrilles," Misses Jerman song, Mr R. M. Davies; song, Mrs Davies quartett, By Delia's Arbour," Quartett Party song, The soft southern Breeze," Rev W. D. Roberts; chorus, Before thy Throne," Choral Society song, "They ill love Jack (encored), Mr C. Owen; chorus Rest weary Warrior," Choral Society; chorus, Turks and Crusaders," Choral Society; violin solo, "Kuyawink" (encored), Miss Louie Ikinj; ioug (encored), Mr Tom Phiilips; duett, Mrs • Roberts and Mrs Davies song, Cwm Llewelyn encored), Mr J. Jones; quartett, "The Village Blacksmith" (encored), Party; song, Turnam roll" (encored), Mr Chris Kerr; trio and chorus, To God of Heaven, sing loud Hosannas' Choral Society comic song (encored), Mr L. P. Marshsll. A.t the conclusion of the entertainment the Presi- lent of the Society (Rev E. O. Jones, M.A.), after ;hanking the audience for their attendance, said ;he Society had secured fresh music for the coming winter, viz., the Rose Maiden." The meeting closed with the singing of the Welsh National Anthem, and God save the Queen." Miss Marshall lbly accompanied on the piano, while Mr Tom Phillips conducted with his usual ability. The entertainment was most successful, due in o-reat part to Mr Charles Owen the indefatigable secretary af the Society.

OSWESTRY. PUMIC LIBRARY.—At a meeting of the Public Library Committee, on Thursday, Rev J.F Poynter presiding at was decided, on the mot/n ofBer PuWic Library000 taking the Sportsman in the Public Llbrary.