The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

NEWTOWN. THE SALVATION* ARMY held a Camp rneetinz on Sunday afternoon last, on Penygraig, Milford road, when stirrin" addresses were delivered bv the Rev. M'r Xvnaston (Primitive Methodist), Messrs. D. Owou Quarmby, find J. Jones (Llanirl'oesV Solos and daets were rendered by 3Irs larwood. Mrs Hndso 11, and Mr J. L- -S. NARROW KSCAPE FROM DROWNING.—On Monday evening- last, tnree youne men were bathing in the Severn some distance from Newtown, when one of them got out. of his depth, and, losing his spJf possession was about to sink when his two comrades swam up am! succeeded in getting him to the side, although one had some difficulty in swimming the distance, having had a blow from his sinking I con, in his frantic efforts to save himself. Tii: ROYAL VISIT.—A com M anient ion has been received, through Mr Humphreys-Owen. M.P. to the eifvc t:i ',r chs Prmws* of Wales' will'be p'eased to accept the presentation of home mann- was proposed to be made to her by tnanufactucersof the town. The presenta- tion will, we understand, take place at Machvnileth or Aberystwyth. or Aberystwyth. ROWLING MATCH.—A very pleasant, match be- tween ti!- home team and one from Oswcstry took place on Thursday, when the home team won by 43, the seo,res be In? Newtown 142, Oswestry 99. y PRESENTATION.—On Monday evening last, Mr A. J'1. Kitto who is about to leave England for Montana. America, was the recipient of a very handsome leather brush case, inscribed "A. M. K. 13th June, 1895." and which was subscribed for bv the managers of the department, and his fellow shorthand clerks at. the Royal Welsh Warehouse, where he has b."m engaged for the last four years. Mr J. Harrington made the presentation and Mr Wood also spoke. Mr Kitto will be greatly missed from the town as a singer, heing- a very promising young tenor and an efficient member of the Male Voice Party, who, to show their appreciation of his services, held farewell open air concert on Kerry road, on Tuesday evening. BANKRUPTCY EXAMINATION.—Emma Lloyd, coal dealer, Park Street. Newtown, appeared yesterday before the Registrar (Mr Watkins) for "her first public examination. Questioned by the Official Receiver ( Atr J.D.Davies). bankrupt stated that she commenced business two years ago with £ 100 borrowed from her farther-in-iaw. Her husband was a bank accountant, but was out of won: at present. The amount of her indebtedness was £ 576 4s. 2d. and the principal creditors were—Richard Llovd Burton Terrace (father-in-law). £ 100: Joseph Williams and Son, Oswescrv. £75; Geo Morris Leamington. E65 Bolton and Co,. Shrewsbury £ 25; Blake and .Sons, Ludlow. £ 33; T Beacn Barton, Wrexham, £ 25; Lilleshal! Company. £31; RoabonCoal Company £ 16. Assets were estimated at £ 5418s. 6d. ami book debts at El02 10s. 7d leaving a deficiency of £417 Os 8d.—The Official Receiver said ic appeared thar bankrupt had been living upon her creditors to the rate of £ 4 a week, and Tip saeougatto imvf been aware that she was in a hopeless position some time at,,). -The bankrupt said in May last the Lilles',allC )mnnv levied an execution but afterwards with frew and that was the tirst ititini-Ltioii she had that she was in an insolvent condition.- In reply to Mr-Williams (Oswestry), bankrupt said she had never giv-n her husband any money, and only r:s jd the taki rigs to maintain her self and family. Williams said 11., should like to see the books to a"ertail1 whether the bankrupt had been selling at a profit or lass.—The farther examination was adjourned for the production of books. &e. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. — At an adjourned ordinary meeting of the Local Governing Body on ednesday, there were present, Rev T. E. Williams in the chair, Miss Clara Jones. Mrs T. M. Taylor, Mrs Parry Jones. Messrs Richard Williams. Scott Owen, John Hughes, and Richard Jones.Ou the motion of Mr Scott Owen, seconded by Mr John Hughes, Mr H. Teather, Cardiff, was appointed the architect to carry out the building of the new scnoo's at the remuneration of £5 per cent. on the outlay of the building, and his travelling ex- penses.—Major Pryce-Jones, M.P., was unanimously elected a co-optative member in the place of Dr Palmer, resigned, on the proposition of the Chair- man, seconded bv Mrs T. M. Taylor..—The follow- ing committees were next elected:— Finance. Chairman, Messrs Richard Williams and John Hughes; lodgings, house visiting and general con- duct, Chairman, Miss Clara Jones, Mrs T. M. m Taylor, Mrs Jones, and Mr Hughes; general pur- poses, Chairman. Vice-Chairman, Messrs Scott Owen, R. Williams. J. Hughes, Richard Lloyd, R. Morgan, and Mrs T. 11. Taylor. inir Wiiliams raised the question of subscriptions towards the building fund, and after some discussion Mr Scott Owen moved that the Clerk be instructed to write to the convener of each sub-commitree and ask them to pay in all the money they could collect: before the 1st July (the day fixed for completion of the pur- chase of the site) and also to the Governors who had promised subscriptions, requesting them to pay the same to the Bank before that date.— Mrs T. M. Taylor seconded, and it was carried. PRIMROSE LEAGUE.—The annual meeting of the Hafren Habitation was held on Thursday evening, under the able presidency of the Ruling Councillor, y Pryce-Jones.—The Ruling Councillor, in her opening remarks, said Knights, dames, and asso- ciates, it gives me great pleasure to meet you again at thIS our eleventh annual meeting, aud it is also gratifying to see many here who were present at thfn'-Tv! Since our last vearly meeting I done* T °f the Hafre* Habitation have ensile L 1 °at thc made whon enrollcu, ami our assistance, I mean the Primrose League generally, lias received • from the Grand'Council at rl hl^st tribute May. Her ladvot, lu K'lr g held in Chancellor's speech *n Passage.from the said; I am suTthe Co^T" hw • gomeryshire must fully endlrs^tK^7 If Mont~ credit for the good work rfi? u and glve 113 election, but we must not fPel 01 T laSfc There is much yet to do and it 18 °Ver- continue united to hold kn behoves us to thus have opportunities of exchan meet,inSs thongta. 'The hon. «ec (fin™ read the report.—The Rali„Jr Jones), then after making allowances for" deathT'and they could congratulate themselves h-o- v r.e.mo,rals> the Habitation maintained its number of^^ most creditably, and if each warden w "'embers use their efforts in educatin the true principle of the Primrose Lei™0?. m should, by next annual meeting, increase tK7 number. The Ruling Councillor, hon. treasurer and hon. secretary then resigned their respective offices and were each unanimously re-elected were also the deputy ruling councillor (Mrs Proctor the delegates for the provisional council (Mrs Proctor and Mrs Ttioma,), and the executive council and wardens. After receiving the amounts due and other business in connection with the League the meeting terminated.^ FOOTBALL C: r- B.-The annual meetingof the above took place at the Public Hall on Thursday evening last, when there was a very good attendance. Mr. Wilkinson, stationmaster, was voted to the chair, and called upon the hon. secretary, Mr Clement Jones, to read the minutes of last meeting, which were a(lopted.Ilr W. J. Joaes, hon. treasurer read the balance sheet, which was a very creditable one, shewing a balance in hand of E33 3s Id (clieers). The lion, secretary intimated that in the balance sheet there was no mention of any money or wages paid to the professional players. This was entirely borne by the late chairman, Mr W. E. Pryce-Jones (loud cheers). He (the speaker) had been given to understand that upwards of zElOO had been paid by Mr Prvce-Jones to the ca^st of football during the past season, and he thought the chief credit of the favourable balance sheet was due to Mr W. E. Pryce-Jones (loud aid continued cheers). Mr W. Roberts proposed that the balance sheet as read be adopted. Mr Horton seconded.—The Chairman next read a letter from Mr W. E. Pryce-Jones, regrettirg his absence from the meeting, but con- gratulating the ciub on the very favourable financial condition it was in. He, however, regretted to have to sever his connection with the club and had decided not to accept any office again, though he would watch the proceedings of the teim with interest, and wished it every success in the future.— Mr Savers said he had very great pleasure in pro- posing a vote of thanks to Mr W. E. Pryce-Jones for his services as a member of the committee and of the team. He had always been a most unselfish player and willing to do what he could for the club, and also financially assisted them (cheers).— Mr Tronehaid seconded.—The Chairman said that the thanks of the club and all admirers of football, not only in Newtown but in the county, were due to their late cu,utain.-The motion was carried. The Chairman proposed a voteof thankn to the President (Sir Prvce Prvce-Jones), vice-presidents, and officers. — Mr t-red R. Llovd seconded, and it was carried.—The Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Secretary responded on behalf of the officers.—Mr W. Roberts proposed a vote of thanks to the players, which was seconded by Mr Lewis, and carried.—Mr C. Parry responded.—Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones was re- elected president.—It was decided that all sub- scribers of 1:1 Is should become vice-presidents.— The Chairman suggested that if it was the unani- mous wish of that meeting that Mr Pryce-Jones be still captain he might re-consider his decision. lie thought that if it was possible to retain him as captain of the club they should endeavour to do so by every means in their power.—Mr W. Parry proposed that the appointment of captain be left in the hands of the committee. He thought rhat ir, would he a great loss to be deprived of the services of Mr Pryce-Jones.—Mr Tom Worthingtou seconded.—Mr Evan Rees suggested that a depura- tion should wait upon Mr W. E. Pryce-Jones to try to get him to reconsider his decision, and this was embodied in Mr Parry's resolution which was carried.—Mr W. J. Jones was re-elected hon treasurer, and Mr G. H. Claffey, financial secretary. ,-On the motion of Mr Evan Rees, seconded by Mr W. Parry, Mr Sayer was elected secretary—The following were elected on the committee Messrs W. E. Pryce-Jones, C. M. Kershaw, W. R. Wood, E, C. Morgan, F. W. Cooke. R. Morris, H. Hibbott, J. M. Cooke, D. Jones. W. Trenchard, and W, E. Birch.—Two letters were read, one from the Secre- tary of the Welsh League and one from the Secre- tary of the Shropshire League, and on the motion of Mr Evan Rees. seconded by Mr C. Parry, it was decided to enter the Wefsh League for the coming year.—A vote of thanks to the Chairman, and a special vote of thanks to the retiring secretary, brought the proceedings to a close. COUNTY COURT.—THURSDAY. Before His Honour Judge David Lewis. "GuoD IROX.Charles Jones, Newtown, sued Sarah Morgan, also of Newtown, for 17s 6d, the price of certain corrugated iron.—Mr Edward Powell was for the plaintiff and Mr T. M. Tavlor for the defendant.— Mr Powell, in opening the case, said that the plaintiff was at one time the tenant flf Mr Henry Morgan, draper, who was the defen- dant's brother, and as tne defendant intended to take the hou.se he had t", leave. He therefore went to the defendant and asked her if she would take to certain articles, such as window blinds, lioeoleum, etc., and she agreed to do so. A list of the things forced to be taken was made in pencil at the time, among them being the corrugated iron, the subject of the claim. In April last the defendant wrote intimating that she did not wish to take ;o the corruarated iron, as it made the placg so hot. The iron had been fitted upon the veranda at each end of the house, thus dividing the two houses.—The j plaintiff was called, aud deposed that the defendant I agreed to take the corr): "tied iron from the beginuiug. The iron was iu.„od to the verandah | in order to make the place hot. The plaintiff sub- j seqnentlv confessed, in the course of cross- examination, that it was put up ou account of a bad feeiing which existed between him and his neighbours.—Tne defendant was called, and said she did not agree to take the corrugated iron; it made the place so uncomfortably warm, and as it was fixed up by the plaintiff owing to some un- pleasant circumstances it was natural that she would not require it.—Judgment was given for the defendant, with costs. ACTION UFO-, A PROMISSORY Son;Clara Jones (widow), of the Moat farm, Llandinam, v Charles Jones, farmer, of Penarron, Kerry.—Mr. Edward Powell was for the pb;, -T. and Mr. Martin Woos- nam for the defendant. The claim was for £ 35 14s., money due on a promissory note.—T< o case came before His Honour Juoge Bishop at the April court, and as it was then stated that legal proceed- ings took p'ace at this Court some twelve months ago, before His Honour Judge Lewis, respecting the administration of the estate of the late Thomas Jones, the husband of the plaintiff. Mr. Woosnam contended that certain references were made to the promissory note in question, Judge Bishop ad- jourrtfed the present action for hearing before Judge L-wis.—The loan having been proved, Mr. Woos- nam submitted that he had a set-off of £31 7s. 6d. due for the maintenance of the illegitimate child ,.f the plaintiff's sister-in-law. In stating his case, Jr. Woosnam observed that the plaintiff's deceased husband arranged with the defendant to take to his house and there nurse the illegitimate child of the deceased's sister at the rate of 2s. 6d. a week. Up to May, 1891, a total sum of X32 10s. had been paid in respect of the child's maintenance. The promissory note was dated May 26th, 1391, which was transacted because the defendant had taken a larger farm, which therefore necessitated increased capital. From that date to the present no money had been paid by any person to the defendant for the main- tenance of the child, nor had the defendant paid anything-on account of the promissory notein respect of interest or principal. Some time before the death of the plaintiff's husband, the latter asked the defendant, in ti e course of a conversation, if he would continue to keep and rear the child for the amount of the promissory note, and although the defendant did not specifically agree to the pro- posed arrangement, nevertheless he acquiesced in the suggestion, and there was a tacit under- standing that he would rear the child for the 930. Those were the r.implefacts connected with the claim and counter-claim.—Mr. Powell denied that there was any such arrangement come to as stated by the defence.—After hearing the evidence of the plaintiff and defendant, His Honour gave a verdict for the plaintiff on both the claim and counter- claim. APPLICATION FOR A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY. —Mr Edward Powell applied for the discharge in bankruptcy of one Richard Jones, whose petition was filed in November, 1891. The bankrupt's liabilities amounted to £ 634 and his assets realised X114, and a dividend was paid to the creditors of 3s 4id in the pound. The bankrupt had been un- discharged for nearly five years there was nothing seriously charged against him, and his Honour would see from the particulars supplied him that the bankrupt rendered the Official Receiver every I assistance during the proceedings in bankruptcy. He was afraid that under Section 8 of the Bank- ruptcy Act and according to recent decisions that his Honour would be bound to suspend the dis- charge for two years from the date of the applica- tion, and that. therefore, it would be nearly seven years from the date of the filing of the petition be- fore the bankrupt got his discharge.—His Honour pointed out that be had never had a similar appli- cation brought before him without the presence of the Official Receiver, and that gentleman being- absent he would have to adjourn the application,

LLANIDLOES. THE Ro\AL YI"'IT TO WALES.—The following cornspondence has passed between Sir Francis Knolloys and the Town Clerk with regard to the Prince of \V ales stopping at Llanidloes on the 27th. Town Clerk's office, Llanidloes, 13th June, 1896. ^ir, I am directed by the Council of this Borough to communicate with you with a view of respect- fully petitioning H.R. H. the Prince of Wales to onour this ancient Borough by instructing the railway authorities to stop the train conveying the ioya Party for about five minutes on its passing irougithe Llanidloes Railway Station un route trom Aberystwyth (or .Machynlleth) and Cardiff, in tirpspnr a (ijdT>tlie Corporation the opportunity of not npi-1D> ti *• "ith an address, or if time will slacken Q !S stoPPa £ e> tha„ „he train should opportunifv6 /° aS -t0 t^ie inhabitants an Throne and H°R nU'8Up?n- ^eir loyalty to the your obedient'servant J n"6 n T t0 Sil"' Sir Francis Ki^ii » Uavies> fown Clerk. Mall SW 17th V'8' ~QfA[albor°ugh House, Pall submitted yoar w'Ip11?' ? r Sir,-I have H R.I1. has had ,to.the Prince of Wales, and railway authority tPlea9Ure, in jesting the slacken speed when' Car!se t'le special train to afraid time will not n Vh<3 2?th inst" 1 am faithfully, FIUNCIS KNmTv & ,ST°PPA?E' YOU'-S Town Clerk, Es,„ DEATH OF ^ECIVCOL^LLOVU.VERXEV '!«> --Hoi LI,u,s.„.ig. ivi.Tci, ,:SL^ Saturday last. The deceasoil o- and on Algiers, and Torquay, in "searr'h t- i .vlSltecl apparently he derived little or no benefit ^Icon^i was a son of thc late Sir Harry Vcrney and br H ° of Capt Verney. of Rhianfa, An'gles^rhe'de who was a Lieut-Colonel in the arm v. spentma ycar on duty WIth lllsreglmelltm India. Hcmarrietl Miss Lloyd, sister of the late Mr. Chevalier Llovd of Clochtaen, and on the latter's death inherited the Clochtaen estate, adopted the name of Lloyù- V erney, and resided most of his time at Clochfaen the family seat of the Lloyds. He was a magis- trate for Montgomeryshire, and was also a number of the Llangurig School Board. He also took much interest in the welfare of the parish of Llangnrig, and generously contributed to all Church move- ments. His loss will be greatly felt at Llangnrig, especially by the poor ef the parish and tenantry ori the Clochfaen estate, to whom he was a generous criend. In politics he was a Liberal Unionist. He leaves a widow and several children. The body of the deceased arrived at Llanidloes on Thursday and was conveyed by hearse the same day to Llan- gurig, where the funeral will take place on Tuesday next, the place of interment being the parish Churchyard. t

BERRIEW. ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY.— The anniversary of tae Rhiew Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated in the usual way on Thursday,and the whole of the day's proceedings passed off in a highly satis- factory manner, despite tho fact that showers of raiu fell at intervals. The membership of thelodgn totals 110, the average age of each member is 31, and the amount of funds per member is JE4 12s, alt but a. smalt fraction. Tnere is a balance in hand on the sick and funeral fund 19s 4d, and on the management, fund of £6 6s 4(1. The juvenile branch had a balance in hand on the 31st December last of £15 5s lid. The amount of money invested in the Post Office Savings Bank and in property belonging to the lodge totals £505 lis 7gd. This cannot but be regarded as a very satisfactory state of affairs, the lodge having now been in existence for the comparatively short period of fourteen years.—The members in the morning attended divine service in the Church, where an eloquent sermon was preached by the Vicar (Rev W. L. Martin). They afterwards formed in procession, arlit, headed hy the Newtown Silver Band, hey paraded the village, paying visits to Vaynor, Giansevern, and other places. At three o'clock the annual dinner was held at the Talbot, where a capital repast was provided by the Host and Hostess Gregory. Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., presided, Mr Lewis, Trwstllewelyn, being in the vice-chair. There were also present the Vicar, Messrs C. Shaker, Kearn, M. D. Jones (secretary), Rogers (grand master), and about 100 others. The cloth having oeeu removed, the Chairman said he rose to propose the first of the loyal toasts—that of The Queen. It needed few wo"ds from him or from any Britain, to commend the toast to tin Assembly like that. Tnev had lived under the Queen now for close upon 60 years. They sincerely hoped that she might, live to attend the sixtieth year of her reign, which was as longsthat of any English sovereign and longer than that of any English sovereign in full possession of those faculties which she had always exerted for the good of her people (loud applause).—The toast having bpen received with musical honours, the Chairman aain sub- mi" "d the toast of the "Prince and Princess of and the Rest of the Royal family." He said the toast was one which came with especial signi- cance at this time, because in the course of next week they hoped to weL-ome the Prince and Prin- cess of Wales and their two unmarried daughters into this county, where they are to be the guests of Dowager Marchioness of Londouderry, in order that they may be present and that the Prince himself may take the lead in the great ceremony—the unique ceremony—of his installation as the" Chan- cellor of the University of Wales (applaase). This evidence which he too in all of those over whom at some uistant time it would be his lot to reign, and especially of those in the Principality of Wales gave him greater claim upon their loyalty and respect (applause). He might add that it was no small tax upon him, and upon his family, to under- take in thi3 weather, a long railway journey, a long and fatiguing day of ceremonial, and then another long journey, and all this to show his goodwill towards the people of Wales (cheers). He there- fore called upon them to drink most heartilv to the toast which he had so much pleasure in proposing (applause).—This having been done, Mr King gave the Bishop and Clergy and the Ministers of all denominations," corpled with the name of the Vicar, who suitably replied.—The Chairman after- wards submitted the toast of "Pro-perity to the Rhiew Lodge of Oddfellows." He said he particu- larly rejoiced in having been able to get away for this ceremony, and to show the great interest which he took, and which dated now for nearly five and twenty years past, in the prosperity of the great frieudly societies of this country (applause). He thought there were some people who were not fully aware of the immense part which the benefit societies of this country were playing in its social history. When he told them that reliable official evidence was placed before the Old Age Commission, that some- thing like seven millions of persons were interested in friendly societies in one way or another out of a population of 37 millions. That would give them stinking proof of how widespread friendly societies were and how great their interest was to the nation. And moreover the same authority pointed out to the Commission that the invested funds of these societies amounted to the sum of 23 millions sterling (applause). TliRt, again, showed them the stability of the societies and the immense advan- tages which they conferred upon the nation in providing a nest egg in the inevitable events of sickness and old age, which must come to all (hear, hear, and applause). And of those large numbers, and of those vast sump, their own order had no mean share (cheers). According to the authority the number of enrolled members of the order at that time was 769,503, and their invested funds amounted to something like seven millions sterling (loud applause). He hadltttle doubt if he had at his disposal the figures of the last financial year that be would fiud a substantial increase to those figures (applause). This great society of theirs had done much, was doing much, and he hoped would do more (cheers). Recent legislation had made it much easier te bring into the scope of the societies a juvenile section, and that he was particularly glad of, for the reason that it led to the secret of providing for old age pensions of which they heard so much, and perhaps did not see quite so much, as in the young people joining the friendly socieries at an early age, because if they did that their contiibutions extending over 30 or 40 years, and accumulating at compound interest, would effectually provide for a pension at a time when the limbs failed and the powers became less capable of coping with the work of life (applause). Another point to which he looked forward was the extension of the work of the society to women. It was one of the characteristics uf the present day that women were taking more and more their part—and a most useful and admirable part it was—in the various duties of public life. He was sure that those duties did not involve any neglect of those domestic duties which were the primary sphere of women. He did not hink there would be any difference amongst them when the time cam for the female courts would become as general if not quite so numerous as t hvse of the men (applause). A great question which was agitating the minds of friendly societies, and especially that of their own Order, was that of aid from the State, cither to the individuals who be- long to clubs or the clubs themselves. Now, he could not say that he thought the question was as yet ripe for solution. It was one of tho greatest magnitude and importance, and a step of that kind once taken could never be retraced, and therefore it was of supreme importance that before any step of that kind was taken its consequences should be well weighed (hear, hear). He would contribute a suggestion which was not original, but still one that was worth the consideration of the Order, and it was that the State should so far aid the friendly societies as to use them as the means to dist.ribut9" its old age pensions. If that was done strictly in the way in which he had put it forward it would not involve the friendly societies in the conse- quences whiciywoulc1 now from state aid in other forms. He meant of their being subjected to State examination and inspection. Again friendly socie- ties had protested, and he thought hey were right in protesting, against any such interfereoce. State aid would not necessarily involve thi" because al1 that was required would be a certificate that the man was paying to his club. There was only one objection to that and that was that all the clubs of this country he was sorry to say were not in a thoroughly financial condition. It was said that in those cases ifjja mans' fund failed through his club an the State pension was therefore withdrawn it would be as a very serious hardship and irresistible pressure would be put on the State to continue the pension, and that instead of encouraging thrift it would encourage them to make rash investments. that that was a serious point for con- „ fa 1,on'. fought that as education increased, and as badness habits extended as they were now ofthetf? anTSSt the c!asses wh<> took advantage tl.at there W 7 that ifc -«uld be seen LndTind rn°H V n,drn the 0ther ha,ld making a vast and undefined liability. Havintr tom-h„H safety of,clubs being Lured b^y contribution from the members, and also by having good rules and laws, in which theie should be no cak.iges, and also alluded to the rate of interest at whicn the money of the societies was invested chd IT;]01 to See in that Parish so strong a ubi as this one certainly was, and he rejoiced to see so many young men about him that afternoon not, he assured them, because he was a victim to the old idea that the young men's subscriptions were to pay for- the old men's benefits—(laughter) out because it was desirable that young men should enter early, and that by paying a much oner subscription they obtained much better better benefits because of the magnetic power of compound interest in raising up funds (hear, hear) His colleague on the Friendly Societies Commis sion, Brother Stockall, said the Montgomeryshire district was a bright spot in the Order (applause) stars"hf The' h° t0 Spea! -something l^e those stars in tho heavens which appeared afe one to the naked eye, but once viewed through a tele- scope, turned out to be a number, and that one star exceeded thDse of the others. He hoped the bright- ness of tho Rhiew Lodge was second to none in the district >cheers).—The Noble Grand Master (Mr. John Francis) replied, after which Mr. H. H. Owen submitted the "Army and Navv aud Reserve Force."—Mr. Shuker gave the County and Borough members, and the Chairman, in response, remarked that though his colleague and himself might differ on some points of minor importance they agreed in doing their best to promote the best interest and welfare for Montgomeryshire (applause). — The toast of "The Vicar" was proposed by the Vice- Chairman, and duly acknowledged. Other toasts were given, incuding The Chairman" and Vice-Chairman," The Visitors," proposed by Mr. M. D. Jones, and responded to by Mr. Shuker; The Press and the Host and hostess," which were also acknowledged.—An adjournment was afterwards made to an adjoining field, where an excellent programme was gone through.

LLANFAIR. RENT AUDIT.—The half-yearly rent audit of Llanfair and Mathyrafal district of Lord Powis's estate, was held at the Goat Hotel on Saturday, the rents being received by Mr Manford. A splendid dinner was provided by Mr and Mrs J. B. Jones, and ample justice was done to the inner man. The chair was occupied by Mr Manford, and the vice- chair by Mr Jones, Pentrego. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been honoured, the land- lord aud agent's health was drunk. The com- pany separated at an early hour. The attendance at this audit was not very large. LLANFAIR RAILWAY.—A parish meeting had been announced for 7 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, but at that time it was very meagrely attended.—Dr Humphreys, who presided, hoped that the meeting would consider the best and least expensive plan to be carried out, the question being to have a light railway to Llanfair. He then called upon the secretary to read several letters which had been received concerning the project, including one from Mr George Owen, surveyor, offering to make the plans, &c., for £25, not including expenses.— Mr Samuel Ellis moved the following resolution ,— That this meeting finds that the route from Four Crosses to Llanfair will answer the best purposes of the neighbourhood." He thoroughly advocated the Meifod route, which would be the best paying.— Mr Wm. Theodore thought that this proposition was not in conjunction with the one that had been pro- posed at the last meeting. M r J. L. Peate seconded tne proposition for the Four Crosnes' route.—Mr K A. Evans wished to know where were they to get the money from ? He advocated the Four Crosses' route as the best paving.—Mr Tom Jones found that nearly all the landowners had promised and were willing to support them in getting a line that would pay. He supported the proposition of having the line from Four Crosses. Mr Wax. Theodore proposed as an amendment that whichever way the line would come to Llanfair they should be sure of the support of other companies. They had not heard a word yet from the London and North Western Railway Company. This was not a question of opposition, but it i one which they should not be tied to until they made sure as to which company would give them the best support.—The amend- ment was seconded.—It was then proposed that a committee should meet at Llanfair and get a survey of the two lines and the cost of the same.—It was also proposed that a public meeting should be held in the Board School, Llanfair, at 2 p,m. July 3rd, it being fair day, aud that a number of Parish Coun- cillors of the district interested in the movement should be invited to attend.—Rev. Owen Jones also spoke iu favour of the Four Crosses' route, which from first to last, he thought, would pay. Let Welshpool see that they intended to have the line from Four Crosses, and they would be sure to stir in the matter, and help them to make a line from Welshpool. He also proposed to invite a few of each parish to come and support the scheme and try and get them to attend a meeting at Llanfair.— Mr Theodore moved that each parish should pay their share of the expenses of the survey.—-The following members of the County and Parish Councils were appointed on the committee for the parish of Llanfair, viz., Rev Owen Jones, Messrs Thos. Watkin, John Jehu, J. Lloyd Peate, and Dr C. K Humphreys.—A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close.

llanerfy: DISASTROUS FIRE.—A most disastrous conflagra- tion took place in the vicinity of the above village in the early hours of Tuesday morning, when a hillside dwelling- house, ^the property of Mr H. Kiffen, Bala, now in the occupation of Mr Thomas Davies, was totally destroyed, together with al! the furniture and contiguous buildings, noth- ing remain but black walling. A large stack of last year's hay was saved through the streuuous efforts of a few of the neighbours. The tenant, Mr Davies, who at present resides at Manafon, visited his home on Monday previous to the conflagration, and had lighted a fire in the house for the purpose of airing it, and left the house locked with afire burning in the grate. It is generally supposed that this in some way ignited the thatch, and caused the accident.

T&EWERN. SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.—'The Sunday Schools of Buttingtou and Trewern celebrated their annual festival on Thursday afternoon in a successful manner. Having assembled at the latter school, they attended service in. Church, where the Vicar of Middletown, Rev W. F. Lightfoot Harrison, delivered an appropriate address, the lessons being read by Rev T. Hughes, Buttiugton. At the con- clusion of service, an adjournment was made to the Schoolroom, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion by the following ladies and gentle- men :—-Misses Yapp (2), Pool, L. Preece, Jessie Pheby, Messrs Gregory-Allen, Pheby, and R Preece. Here the scholars to the number of 120 sat down to an excellent ten, over which tho following ladies pre- sided:—Mrs Bickerton, Mrs Holt, Mrs Preece, Misses Oakley, Gregory, K. Tudor, Pool, and Price, assisted by Misses D Gregory Allen, Cornish, S. Tudor, Mrs. R. Williams, and Mrs. Edwards, the Green. Butter for he tea was kindly sent by Rev. T. Hughes, Messrs. Jarvis, Tudor, Preece, Bickerton, Clemson, Edwards (the Green), and Price. Amongst those present we noticed Rev. J. and Mrs. Lewis (Ford), Rev. W. F. and Mrs. Lightfoot Harrison, Rev. T. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. R. hittiugham (Middletown). In the evening, sports were neld in a field, generouslv lent for the occasion by Mr. Turner, Garreg, and which were in the hands of the following committee :—Messrs. Holt (chair- man), Jarvis, Turner, Andrew Jones, E. L. Tudor, A Preece, Lloyd, Pheby, and Gregory- Allen. The duties of judges were discharged by Messrs. Gregory Allen and Holt, whilst Messrs. A. Prejce, J. Pugh (Pool Quay), and A. Jones officiated as clerks of the course. The starters were Messrs. Turner, Lloyd, and C. Morris trea- surer, Mr. Tudor; referee, Mr. Jarvis; secretary, Mr. Pheby. The results of the various competi- tions were as follows:—Toy race, for boys under eight, from Trewern school, Charles Morris. Toy race, for girls under eight, from Trewern school, Jane Turner. Flat race, for boys under eight, 1 W Roberts, 2 John Davies. 3 John Morris. For girls under ten, 1 Jane Turner, 2 Bessie Turner, 3 Ann Morris. For boys under 12, from the schools, 1 Albert Fiuney, 2 Willie Davies, 3 John Morris. Girls under 14 from the school, 1 Lilly Weston, 2 Annie Morris, 3 Sarah Williams. For boys under 13 (open), 1 George Morris, 2 Charles Morris, 3 Edward Roberts. Girls under 14 (open), 1 Ann Morris, 2 Martha Weston, 3 Sally Williams. Donkev race, Wm Davies. Tug-of-war, six boys and eight girls (under ten), girls won. Carrying by boys under twelve (catch weights), 1 George Morris, 2 Joseph navies,3 Wm Roberts. Obstacle race, 1 John Edwards, 2 Joseph Davies, 3 Stephen Kinney. Farm servants race, 1 Richard Heath, 2 Jonathan Davies, 3(< Evans. Tug-of-war (six-a-side), Bnttington beat Trewern. Quoiting, 1 W. Jones, 2 E Davies (judge, Mr Pugh). Boys race (open), 1 G. Morris, 2 W Roberts, 3 Jos Preece. A sale of work, being the result of the ladies' sew- ing committee duriug the winter months, was held in the field, in aid of foreign missions, and was presided over by Miss Gregory, Maesfron. The band of the 3rd K.S.L.I,, was in attendance during the day, and played for dancing in the evening. The children connected with Buttington Sunday School were conveyed to Trewern in vehicles provided by Messrs. Kinsey, Buttington Hall, and Morgan, Cletterwood. A terrible disaster occured TO the Cape liner Druminond Castle, which appears to have struck a rock off the Coast of France at midnight on Tues- day and to have gone dowu within three minutes. The officers, crew, and passengers numbered 250 all told, there is only too much ground for believing that all were lost but three, of whom two were members of the crewe. The vessel was on her way to London from the Cape. Many of the passengers of the Druminond Castle were settlers in the Cape who were preoeeding to England for a holiday, others were returning from the Capo, having gone out there for the benefit of their health, while some had only joined the vessel at Las Palmas. A message of sympathy with the sufferers from the disaster has been received by tho owners of the vessel on behalf of the Queen. Much excitement is manifested in London,

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL. QUARTERLY MEETING YESTERDAY. The ordinary quarterly meeting of the Mont- gomery County Council took place at the Town Hall, Welshpool, yesterday, Mr A. C. Humpbroys- Owen, M.P., presiding. There were also present Captain Mytton (vice-chairman), Messrs T. Pryce (Pentreheylin), W. Forrester Addie, W. Scott Owen, D Richards, A. Vaughan, Geo. Kempster, E. Bowen, J. Jones, R. Rees, Edward Davies (Dolcaradog), David Hamer, T. Watkin, R. Morgan (Bahaillon), T. S. Pryce, Edward Green (The Moors), E. Chap- man, W. Ashton, R. Jones (Pertheirin), Jno. Roberts (Pennant), Win. Davies, W. Theodore, C. J. Newell, W. A. Rogers, R. E. Jones, Edward Jones (Tre- wythen), David Rogers, C. R. Jones, Hugh Lewis, Evan Evans, William Jones, David Pryce, G. W. Griffiths, O. G. Owen, Dd. Edwards, and J. T. Williams, with Messrs G. D. Harrison (clerk), C.P. Winnall (assistant clerk), Rd. Powell (clerk's office), G. A. Hutchins (county surveyor), R. YV. Hughes (chief constable), and A. Breeze (inspector of weights and measures). LIGHT RAILWAYS. Communications from the Llanfair and Llan- gyniew Parish Councils having been read as to promoting a line of railway to Llanfair uuder the provisions of the Light Raihvays Bill, The CHAIRMAN observed that the Light Railways Bill had not yet been passed by the House of Commons. There were a considerable number of amendments to it, and it had also to go to the House of Lords. They knew that business was a good deal in arrear, and it was quite possible that the Light Railways Bill was one of those which would be postponed until after Christmas. At present the arrangement was that the Education Bill was to be proceeded with that week and also next week, and then to be postponed until after Christmas, but there was a good deal of feeling that the better course would be to push forward the Education Bill and to take the other Bills after Christmas. It appeared to him scarcely necessary to put the Council to the trouble of having a special meeting between now and the middle of > September unless they were quite oertain that the Bill would pass. He would like the opinion of the Council as to whetherthey would give him authori- ty to call a special meeting before September in the event of the Light Railways Bill receiving the Royal assent and so coming into operation some- time towards the end of the summer. Mr FORRESTER ADDIE thought it would be a great advantage if the Bill was passed. The Corporation of Welshpool were also anxious to give considera- tion to a proposed scheme from Welshpool to Llanfair, so that if the Chairman was put in pos- session of the powers for calling a special meeting he thought it would be to the advantage of the county. The CHAIRMAN undertook that as soon as the Light Rail way Bill passed he would call the County Cou -cil together for the purpose of considering its provisions. Ample notice would be given in order that the different localities might have an oppor- tunity of bringing their views before the Council. ¡;,tIDG8 OVER THE RIVER DOVEY. A communication was read from the Machynlleth Rural District Council, intimating that that auth- ority was prepared to contribute its half share to the construction of a bridge over the river Dovey. Mr. David Evans, the clerk of the District Council, appeared before the meeting, and submitted a recent resolution of the District Council to the above effect. The COUNTY SUR said he was now in a position <o invite tenders for the construction of the bridge. He suggested that they themselves should lay the foundation, aud that they should invite tenders for the construction in one tender, aud for the ironwork in another tender. He also suggested that they should carry out the road work themselves. The CHAIRMAN remarked that they were now in a position to give the orders for the construction of the bridge, and the next question was whether they should adopt the suggestion of the Surveyor.—The suggestion of the County Surveyor was agreed to, and it was further decided that the work be carried out under the superintendence of the following com- mittee :—Aldermen John Jones, Edward Davies, G. W. Griffiths; Councillors Forrester Addie, Dr. Edwards, John Jones (Issygarreg), Owen Owen, and R-ichard Rees. ( INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. The resignation of Dr. Morris of his appointment as a local governor of the Llanidloes Intermediate School was accepted, and, ou the motion of Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Kempster, Mr. Evan Ashton was elected in his stead. The Chairman was, on the proposition of Captain Mytton, seconded by Mr. John Jones, elected as the County Council's representative on the Central Board in connection with the Welsh Intermediate Education Act. The CHAIRMAN said he took that opportunity of mentioning that the election of representatives of the intermediate and certificated elementary teachers would take place very shortly, and the notice for the election would be issued early next week. The notice would be one requesting the head teachers of ad the elementary schools in Wales and Monmouthshire, as well as the clerks to the County Governing Bodies to name all the teachers in their schools; in the case of the former the teachers must be certificated. It was his duty under the schenfe to form the electoral roll from the names so submitted to him, and he wished to express there the hope that they would take notice that it was desirable that the school masters in the case of the elementary teachers and the clerks to the governing bodies in regard to the intermediate teachers should send in the names of the electors as soon as possible, so as to enable him to prepare the list of those who would form the constituency of electing tha repre- sentatives. Full particulars would appear in the notices which would be sent out in the early part of next week. THE LATK COLONEL HARRISON. Notice was reported to have been received from two county electors of the casual vacancy created by the death of Col. Harrison, member for Mont- gomery Borough, and the seat was accordingly declared vacant. The CHAIRMAN said they could not allow that melancholy resolution to pass over without ex- pressing their deep regret at the loss which the County Council and the whole of the county had sustained by the death of their friend — Col. Harrison. They had worked with him now in county business for something like twenty years, and rturiug that time they had all learnt to value his geniality and his constant readiness in the per- formance of his duties to the county. It was a. great sorrow to all of them to lose him so early in his promising career, and all they could do now was to express that sorrow, and to convey to his widow and his eldest son the assurance of their sincere and heartfelt condolences. Captain MYTTON said he begged to second the proposal of the Chairman- that they condole with the widow aud elder son of the late Col. Harrison at his untimely end. He was sure that all the members of the Council valued the services that Col. Harrison rendered to the county. His inftneuce and shrewdness came in at many an opportune moment. He never intervened unless he felt he could do some good, and the pleasantness of his behaviour at all meetings of the Council must have impressed the members of his valuable qualities. Little did he (the speaker) think a few weeks ago when he was proposing his health that they would now be lainentlugjhis death. As the Chairman had so worthily said, all they could now do was to hope and trust that many young men might be brought forward in this county to render such valuable services as the late Co!. Harrison gave to this county. Mr DAVIES (Dolcaradog) said that as one of the new dispensation he desired to express his appre- ciation of the honourable and gentlemanly treat- ment he had always received from Colonel Harrisou, and he had a melancholy pleasure in supporting the resolution.—The resolution, was then put to the meeting and carried unanimously. LLANEKFYL ALLOTMENTS. The report of the committee of inquiry into the above matter was read, which was to the effect that the Parish Council had not exhausted all available opportunities to secure land for allotments, and therefore the committee could not see its way to recommend the Council to interfere in the matter any further at this stage. Captain MYTTON, the chairman of the committee, in reply to Mr John Jones, said the Parish Council chose a certa.in piece of land which was not avail- able, and they did not take the trouble to choose any other. People chose certain land for allot- ments and concluded that they had a right to acquire it without considering the owners of the [ land in any way. It was for the committee to con- sider whether the Parish Council had exhausted all the means in their power for procuring allotments, and they (the committee) reported that tliev bad hot. He moved the adoption of the committee's report, which Mr Rees seconded. Mr T. S. PRYCE observed that in regard to the borough of Welshpool, when applications were made for allotments the applicants were offered a steep field. He was afraid they were somewhat similarly placed Llanerfyl. The CHAIRMAN remarked that no wish should be gratified which would cause great inconvenience to other parishioners, especially when there was other land equally suitable to those who were applying or the allotments which would be available; never- theless, he thought it very desirable that the allot- ments should be as near as possible to the homes of those for whom they were intendel (hnl. hear). The intention of the Allotments Act was that by access to the land labourers engaged in other work would be able to follow gardening pursuits as well without any hardship being imposjd upon them after a hard day's work. On the understanding that this was a case in which other land was available and in a suitable position, he thought the Council should accept, the report of the committee. Mr FORRESTER ADDIE, speaking as Lord Powis's agent, and whose land was referred to in the report, said that his lordship on all occasions was only too glad to provide allotments for those who required them. The field in question was an im- portant one for the farm, and the fact that other land was available near the houses of the appli- cants, and quite as suitable, was the reason why the application for this field was declined. In other cases his lordship would be pleased to do what he could (hear, hear and applause).—The adoption of the report was then agreed to unanimously. LLANFYLLIN POLICE STATION. The report of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman as to borrowing the amount required for the police station at Llanfyllin was to the effect that they had agreed to spread the re-payment of t he money over a period of seven years, the money being borrowed from the County Governing Body. —The report was ordered to be received and adopted. COUNTY ROADS, BUILDINGS, AND BRIDGES. The report of the Main Roads and County Build- ings and Bridges Committee was next considered and dealt with as follows :—Alderman John Jones was re-elected the Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing year. The sum of £1,500 was ordered to be paid to the Clerk on wages account, and £200 for bridges during the ensuing quarter. It was agreed to make an allowance of a fortnight's pay during the time that Edward Jones, a roadman, was under medical treatment from an injury to his eye whilst breaking stone. Scavenging handcarts were ordered to be obtained by the County Sur- veyor for Llanllwchaiarn and Llanidloes at a cost not exceeding £5 each. Mr Edward Davies was granted permission to place an electric wire under the ground across the main road at Llandinam. The Surveyor was ordered to produce to the Audit Committee a return showing the cost of quarrying stone in the quarries worked by the County Coun- cil, as weil as a return showing when and where, and at what, cost the stone was delivered on the road, and also to prepare an account showing the capital expenditure upon each quarry. The question of the rights of the Connty Council in reference to Main Quarry, Meifod, was referred to a committee, consisting of the Chairman, and Vice-Chairman of the Council, and Chairman of the Main Roads Committee. The Audit Com- mittee was requested to consider the expediency of ordering traction wheels and waggons for the steamroller; also, the County Surveyor's scheme for working the two steam rollers. The County Surveyor was ordered to report as to the occupa- tion of Penfawr Quarry, and a communication from the Newtown Urban District Council asking the County Council to contribute towards the improve- ments of existing footpaths was referred to the Clerk to report upon. A letter from the Gartn- beibio Parish Council as to the non-repair of Twrch Road was deferred for further consideration. CARNO CULVERT. It was agreed, on the motion of Captain Myhon. that the County Surveyor be instructed to make a culvert at Carno at a cost, not exceeding JS30. CANAL BRIDGE APPROACHFS. A letter was read from the Town Clerk of Welsh- pool asking the County Council to join the borough authority in taking action against the canal com- pany with a view to compelling them to repair and maintain the approaches to their bridges, and after some discussion it was resolved that the County Council should call upon the Canal Company to undertake the liability which, they were advised was cast upon them, of maintaining these bridge approaches, and that unless they were prepared to accept this, that proceedings betaken by the County Council against the company to enforce the main- tenance and repair, and that in the event of this becoming necessary the borough of Welshpool and the district councils affected be iuvited to join in the cost. FINANCIAL. The, new County rate basis submitted to the Council on the 21st April last, was brought up for confirmation and approved, the Chairman being authorised to affix the seal of the Council to the same, which was accordingly done. The report of the Finance and General Purposes Committees yas next considered, and the recom- mendations dealt with as follows :-j-The County Analyst was requested to visit the market towns in the county, between the months of October and January, for consultation (lectures not being re- quired), and the sum of £5 was granted to the Technical Instruction Committee in order to defray the cost of advertising such visits. The Llanidloes Town Council having asked the County Council to contribute towards the cost of an ambulance stretcher, it was resolved that the town clerk be informed that the County Council had no funds available for the puipose. In response to a communication from the Cambrian Railways Company, respecting the result of a conference at Machynlleth as to the conveyance of live stock and agricultural produce, Messrs. W. Forrester Addie, R. Morgan (Bahaillon), and George Kempster were appointed to represent the County Council on a Joint Committee of the County Councils covered by the Cambrian Railways Company for the purpose of discussing with the Company any matters con- nected with the trade of the dlstrwL- The question of expediency of appointing the Revision Court now held at Llaiigynog, being held at Penybontfawr instead, was fully discussed, and it wss ultimately resolved that the question be postponed for twelve months. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (ANIMALS) ACT. The Chief Constable reported that during the quarter swine fever had broke out in one place thrpe pigs being attacked and were killed by order of the Board of Agriculture; sheep scab broke out on 19 farms 107 sheep were attacked bv the disease, of which number 103 recovered. During the quarter twelve persons were summoned for offences against the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act, e!even being convicted. BRICKWORKS AT BUTTINGTON. 1 i '\IN moved that the following resolution passed al Hie March meeting be rescinded. That Mpssr" treasure he informed that the County Conned have no power to assent to the crossing of the v road on the level, but will raise no objccrion to the siding being carried under or over the road. Mr T. Pint.E, in seconding, observed that there were not many bricks required in Welshpool, but at present there wore noue to be had (langhler).—The resolution was carried. THE DATE Of MEETINGS. Mr KEMPSTER brought forward the above ques- tion, and remarked that the convenience of the majority of tho Cuuncil should be considered in fhin the 'tays upon which the Council or the committees of the Council met. He suggested that a small committee of the Council be appointed to fix the most. suitable dates. Mr.JOHN JONES humorously suggested that the committee should consist of one, and that Mr Kem- pster be ciected to constitute the committee (laughter). The CHAIRMAN said the Kfanding Orders pro- vided that there should be four quarterly meetings in every year for the despatch of business. One of the meetings must be held in March, the date to be fixed annually at the previous December meeting and the other three meetings to be held on the third Friday in each of the three months of June September, and* December. Everybody was of opinion that Friday was the least inconvenient day. As to the meetings of committees there had always been some amount of latitude in regard to them. The. had now a very full meeting- of the Council, and It would be well to have the opinion of that Council whether the meetings of the Standing Committees should be held or not on a Monday when at Welshpool, and on a Tuesday when at Newtown. Captain MJTTON hoped they would have no debate on the subject, otherwise it would occupy over an hour. Richard Jones (Pirtheirin) havintr spoken in favour of the committee meetings being held at Welshpool and Newtown on market days, and Messrs T. Watkin and Forrester Addie against, Mr David 1 ryce seconded Captain Mytton's proposition and it was carried. THE EDUCATION BILL. The Standing Orders were suspended on the motion of the Chairmau in order to discuss the Education Bill. The CHAIRMAN suggested that they should divide the Bill into three parts for the purpose of discus- sion (a) whether it was desirable that the proposed educational authority should undertake the over- sight and management of elementary education, (o) the different position as regards finance, and (c) the question of religious instruction. Mr R. JONES (Pertheirin) said it wasjridiculous to move amendments to the Bill when thev dis- approved of the Bill root and branch. He moved a resolution to the effect that the Council considered the Bill uncalled for and reactionary and calculated to injure the cause of education throughout the country. It was uncalled for because the Councils had never asked to be 'nves^|gj nai powers they were utterly incompetent to^ u; because the measure was utterly diutas e every one (hear, hear). se of Alderman C. R. JONES seconded in the co ^gg(] a fiery speech. He said the measure o0fc neither the State rur the Church, and satisfy even its own progenitors. It wa cunningly constructed, aud coueocted not so ^or0 to aid the advancement of education, u particularly to serve the ends of the purp0 advocates of sacerdotalism in tiiis country. a0 Mr. R. E. JONBS (Cefn Bryntalch) nl0V^ be amendment that the Chairman's suggest adopted.. gill Mr W. A. ROGERS seconded, aud said tha was a just aud fair one. —The amendmen carried by 19 votes to 15. no Aldermau DAVIKS (Dolcaradog), moved educational authority for carrying on rleni education could be satisfactory unless eiecte direct vote of tho people. lort^' Mr Newell seconded, and Mr Theodore supp coUjd Captaiu MYTTON said he was sorry he ^gt0 not agree with the proposal brought the County Council. He came there w.th a mination to discuss the Biil, and to see vvi there were any points in it which alfecte county in particular. Tiiey saw it waS co difficult even iu the House of C0moUot/ understand this Bill, and wiih regard to the of Montgomery he must say that he was jjgirin to hear the lemarks made by Mr. Join s, —"that he was not satisfied with t'ie Governing Body of this County." The to a great extent elected by the County and there were two or three members eiecte1 outside, but the County Council certainly reasonable power iu appointing the County V ing Body, and with regard to Montgomery" ytbiJlg did not think they needed to discuss any except that one" point, because un io tbf Bill the matter of elementary education county was given to the Couuty gtill Body, and the constitution of that bo 5, required some amending. As for Mr. ^0 Jones's speech, it would certainly s8ttdid be 11 did fate of the Bill (laughter). What tj,e say P He was not prepared to hand »v m education of the children to the domination clergy. He would ask tiiem, after havma^g Mr. Jones's speech, whether they would be tfre to exchange the teaching of the children clergy to the domination of Mr. C- a9 (laughter). The great bone of contention vS ^$6 the managers of Church Schools throa ø onto Principality did not elect representatives tr jjjj# side to join them in the management. po#1 as a manager, they would be willing t so men as managers if they did not exhibit 11 disposition which Mr. Jones did (hear, laughter), What would be the effect it1 pointed a man like Mr. Jones? Why, thing would be upset (renewed applause). He asked why did the ? Department shirk their duty on this Occagioll they were overworked it would be a vern, ore d 10 matter for them to get more inspectors all of the people to look after the education d'" the children (hear, hear). If they c,)usidere jild be strides that had beeu made since 1870 ic an encouragement for them to proceed rat" t jt to go back (hear, hear). He quite agreed fte was unfair to saddle the Couuty Councils v ^cb matter (hear, hear). There was one Point for, had been one of the main reasons for briufe' ward this bill, aud that was the unfairness 0 t0t people in a School Board District for the suPF ^0jtf Board Schools when they at the same ti'^ eS' maintaining a Voluntary School at the'f ]d s0", pense, and he thought the opposition w°a0 6°^ that there was some hardship in that. ^0" eluded by saying that he did not think cbe^ do a bit of good in passing resolutions u put forward some trenchauu points oa vvr'jiog County Council could be unanimous i'i 3011 to Parliament (hear, hear, and applause)- The discussion was continued for and the following resolutions were Pr0P°sejl)g That no education authority for cat'$11^, elementary education can be satisfaoto1?^ # elected by the direct vote of the people-' the following resolution was mo^ed by Mytton, seconded by Mr John Jones, and »<> That in the opinion of this Council, it J.a visable to traefer to the County Counci other body the work now imposed on the Department in connection with eleJieai'ar^ tion" Resolved, on the motion of Mr J. by Mr Ti Watkin, that the provisionsjP^scb0^ to such as receive from voluntary per scholar per annum, and in the o»se schools receiving the special aid jrrant fe; *0 jd half of the Committee of Managers S*"W popularly elected." This resolution was 19 votes to 3. j to The following resolutions wero also That it is inadvisable that no limitation 3 imposed on the amount of the tt provided by clause 3 or of the school 0 rve provided by clause 26." That Council dIsnf tø of clause 27 of the Bill." "That copies t,erg III foregoing resolutions be sent to the charge of the Bill, Sir Wm. Harcourt, :Mr ¡\>%er5. MR, Acland, and the County and Borough & The Council rose at 3 15 p.m. after ha^ since 9 45

THE ROYAL VISIT. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS. T JJ0^ 1 lie arraagemeuts for the reception 01 Visitors have now been completed, ti d,bic,e pleased to notice the excellent OPPORTUNB'^G t are offered the general public for w^n^rnpatlL ceremonies by the Cambrian Rail ways On Thursday a special train will leave jot0' at 1 35 p.m. for Machynlleth, calling at eti^j mediate stations, aud will arrive in ,tinf rhe Ka excursionists to witness the arrival ot at Party, arul the presentation of ««n addro- tft Clock Tower at Machynlleth. A special also be run at 3 0 p.m. to witness the s<1 monv. On Friday a special train will church for Aberystwyth at 7 15 a.tn. cal #1-^ the stations on the route. A special traiQ \^e. be run from Brecon at 6 5 a.m. calb'ig mediate stations, and from Pwllheli a-> cQ\^L{ We refer our readers to our advertising > and to the hand-bills issued by the Coifr full particulars aso fares, &c. --+, T" FORTHCOMING EV_ENTI- Announced in our Advertising Col ,Bl JUNE. ,F \^]E 26 Visit of T.R.H. the Prince and Princess >• to Aberystwyth. a JULY. Sale of Nantymeichiad Kstate, Lltn bY R. Gillart and Son. 1 Organ Recital at Pool Qnay Church t. 2 Annual Picnic at Middletown. 6 Grand Bazaar arid Sale of Work at 11 fawr ^se"lD' 8 Sale by Auction of Furniture at the s, Rooms, Aberystwyth, by Mr. J•

.==- iV' j) BIRTHS, MAURI AGES, A „ DEATHS.. -0 .„————— tile BIRTHS. n0n, JONES.—June 5th, at Whitegates, rli'er>- wife of A. D. Jones, of a son. n{,ap^ DAVIES.—On 7th inst., at Salop Road, 3*^ s0p- the wife cf Thomas Stephen Davies 0 DEATHS. ,RERR»CE' LLYWARCH June 16, aged 32, at 2, I Whittington Road, Oswestry, Evan L ^pll) LEWIS June 10, aged 53, at Liverpool) ^^jjid' of Richard Lewis, Cemtteiy Lodte> J la MORGAN-• June 9, aged 66, at Ty-M-U vl> Caleb Morgan. £ oT), ASTLEY June 10, age! 41, at, SarIl Elizabeth, wife of Richard Astley- -n_

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