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ABERYSTWYTH,
ABERYSTWYTH, (Continued, from page 2.) Onr representative in Aberystwyth is Mr. J. ÐEXLEY SPENCER, 32, High Street, to whom notice should be given of all events required to be reported in the rv TIMES. GOOD FRIDAY T! UIDDFOD.—As will be seen by an advertisement..<> oureolllmns, a grand Eisteddfod will be held at the Pier Pavilion on Good Friday. Up to the present prizes, amounting to £150 have been decided upon The competitions will include band, mixod voice choirs, mule voice choirs, ladies choirs, {flees, solos, etc., arid a full and complete, Jist wi!! be ready in a few days. Mr F. Bennett, electric works, Hill street, Aberystwyth will give all the necessary particulars to intending competitors. CYCLIST BALL.—The following was the pro- gramme of th, dance3 at this annual gathering, a repn i, of which will be found on page 2 ;-Polka, "Jolly dance;" Schottische, "Trilby:" quadrille, "Biarritz;" waltz, "Mimosa;" lancers, "Early birds;" Circassian circle, "Arabian Nights;" quadrille, Grand Duke;" barn dance, "Biaritz;" lancers, "Gay Parisiennebarn dance, "Trilby;" waltz, "New barmaid;" quadrille, "Arabian Nights;" waltz, "Spirit of the stars;" lancers, "Geisha;" mazurka," Czarina;" schottische,Her golden hair:" barn dance, "Artist's model;" waltz Florinda;" qUlldrille, "Ruddigore;" waltz, "When the fiimm "omes again lancers," Punchinello;" schottische, "Circus girl;" Circassian circle, "Over- stone." TOWN COUNCIL. WORKING MEN'S DWELLINGS. A special meeting of the council was held on Wednesday, when the chair was taken by Alder- man Peter Jones, there also being present Alder- man Doughton, Councillors C. M. Williams, D. C. Roberts W. Thomas, R J. Jones, J. Hopkins, E. 8. James, John Watkin", E. P. Wynne, Thomas Griffiths, witn Mr C. Massey, deputy clerk, and Mr Rees Jones, surveyor. The meeting was called to consider schemes proposed for carrying out the erection of working men's dwellings. — It was de- cided that the proposers should put their schemes before the meeting and Councillor R. J. Joues pointed out that if they borrowed £5000 and used £3000 of this sum in the erection of 20 houses at a cost of £150, those houses could be let for £10 and a rental of £200 a year would follow. Out of this they would pay JE153 Is 3d, being the principal and interest, and they would have a balance in hand of £46 18s 9d. They would have to consider what ground rent they would charge, and he thought that special facilities should be given to the workinp class in Aber- ystwyth and that the terms should be made as reasonable as possible. If they only charged Is per foot frontage this would take £20 per annum, repairs would take another £20, insurance J62 5s, which would after all leave a balance of £4 1389d. -Councillor Williams: Where are your rates?—. Councillor Jones said he had not gone into the whole of the details, but he would like to see the occupiers of the houses becoming the owners.—The Chairman said they had no power to borrow money for the purpose of erecting houses which would become the property of the occupiers.—Councillor Jones Cannot we arrange as a Corporation to do so ?—The Chairman No; it is practically dealing in hooses and according to the existing law you cannot do it.—Councillor Jones Then the Corpora- tion should not charge rates.—Councillor Roberts You caa sell them out and out for a good sum.— The Chairman: Perhaps you can.—Councillor Williams said the Act was clearly against the whole thing.—Councillor Jones: But there is nothing in the Act.—Councillor Williams I am afraid Coun- cillor Jones has not gone thoroughly into the case. The question of rates will have to be considered. If the tenants have to pay rates on a £10 house it will become a very dear house.-—Councillor Jones The question of details I leave in the hands of the Council. If we adopt the principle-Councillor Williams We have adopted the principle.—Coun- cillor Jones For building houses ?—Councillor Williams: By adopting the Act.—Councillor Jones: That is a simple matter. Powers are vested in us already. I feel very strongly upon the question, because there is a great need of houses in the town. If we want to help-Councillor Thomas There are no two questions about that..—Councillor Jones taid that he was quite right to propose that they should apply for a loan of £ 5,000,—The Chairman Well let us hear what the others have to say.— Councillor Thomas thought the town authorities ought not to give the tenants of Corporation houses a great advantage over the tenants of houses owned by private individuals. Unless all working men in the town were Corporation tenants, it would be wrong to do so. He also thought the Act waa in- tended to enable corporations to build when private individuals failed to supply the want. If, he said, the Corporation provided sites on fair terms there were plenty of people who would tackle the matter for themselves. That very day he heard several working men of the best Class boxing the compass for sites for houses for themselves, and a con- tractor told him he would at once build workmen's dwellings if he could find a suitable site. If the Corporation provided sites, and specified elevations for those sites, there would be a dozen houses in Course of erection in less than three months. Houses for working men should not be grouped in a colony but scattered about the town.— Councillor Williams said that the matter had been referred to the Finance Committee time after time during the past eighteen months, but nothing had been done; but he was glad to see that Mr Jones had come round to his own way of thinking. It was not for men who could not command means to build a house for themselves that the Corporation should provide houses, but for men who had large families and were respectable and thrifty, but could not command any considerable sum of money or pay a high rent for a house. If a house with healthy surroundings at £10 could be provided for that class, it would be a great advantage. His scheme was to borrow £2,000, erect 15 houses, and let them at a reasonable rent. At present, if a builder secured a site he would demand as high a rent as the necessities of the occupier enabled him to obtain.—Councillor Griffiths said that he was ready and willing to build five workmen's houses if they would let him have the ground rent for Is per foot. —Councillor Williams We should want more.— Councillor Griffiths: I am asking for myself and others. I believe with Mr Thomas that the work- ing men should not be herded together, and if the Corporation can see their way to let the frontage at Is or Is 3d per yard, I will undertake as I said before to build five houses.—Councillor Williams And give working men the advantage ?—Councillor Griffiths I will get as much rent as I possibly can (laughter).—Councillor Hopkins did not see that any of the schemes were to benefit the working man. If they wanted to help him fair and straight why not help him to get a house for himself some- day.—The Chairman pointed out that they had no legal power to do anything in that way.— Councillor James thonght that both schemes could be taken up and worked out.—Councillor Thomas said that he did not mean to say that the working men had already got the money, but they were willing to make a trial.—Councillor Watkin was in favour of offering sites to the working men before the Council took it up.—Councillor Williams said that the decreased ground rent would be to the ad- vantage of the landlord and not to the tenant. It was the same with public improvement, for when the Corporation paved the footpaths and improved the street at the cost of the ratepayers, the < landlord at once raised the rent and reaped the advantage though he had not spent a penny on the improvements. He did not see how the working man could be guaranteed a secure home at a reasonable rent unless the Corpora- tion provided working men's dwellings. — Councillor D. C. Roberts aid he felt a deep interest in that matter. Personally, he had made no attempt to meet what he felt to be a grievance in the way of working men's dwellings. Nor had others who like himself bad undertaken buildings:made the attempt. He therefore could see no alternative but for the Corporation to take the matter up and carry it out somewhat on the lines of Mr Williams' I scheme. He agreed with Mr Thomas that the houses should not all benilt in the same place. He would take the matter up gradually and begin with four or five houses only and go on quietly as long as the need existed and the venture was suc- cessful. In doing that the Corporation wonld show others what kind of houses was wanted and private individuals would follow. As to ground rent, he did not see how more than JE1 could reasonably be charged on a house rented at £10. There was a grievance in the town and private enterprise had not and did not touch it.—Councillor Wynne said he was in favour of Councillor Thomas's scheme.— The Chairman pointed out that the Corporation would not borrow more money until a Provisional Order was obtained dealing with past loans. The Corporation, therefore, could not borrow money for a year. The Corporation had sites available, and Councillor Thomas' scheme could be put into opera- tion at once. If, afterwards, it was found that the demand for houses was acute and continuous, the Corporation could step in and build. After stating that some few years back there were over 150 vacant houses in the town, the Chairman added that there was an ebb and flow in the demand for houses. There was no permanent industrial popu- lation in the town and no factories. There was a flow in the demand for hooses at present because of the building which was now going on. When, how- ever. that building ceased the people would have to go etsewhere, and in a few years there would be many houses to let. He preferred encouraging a movement to build houses similar to those at Pen- parke, and thought the Corporation should make sites available.—Councillor R. J. Jones said the new elevation required for Thespian street necessitated expenditure requiring a rent of £15 at least. When Thespian strset and Poplar row were rebuilt, where were the people who now paid a low rent to go ?— Councillor Thomas proposed, and Councillor Evan Hugh James seconded, that the matter of sites only should be referred to the Finance Committee, and Councillor R. J. Jones proposed, and Councillor C. M. Willams seconded, that the whole question should be referred. For sites only there vo.ed — Councillors John Watkins, E. H James, William Thomas, Thomas Grffiths, and E. P. Wynne—5. For whole question—Councillors C. M. Williams, R. J. Jones, issac Hopkins, D. C. Rnberts, and Capt. Doughton.—The Chairman said his sympathies were certainly with Councillor Thomas, and gave his casting vote in favour of sites only.—A recom- mendation of the Harbour Committee provisionally approving of the Yale of Rheidol Bill was un- animously agreed to, and the Council rose. BANKRUPTCY COURT.—YESTERDAY. Re TUDOR.—In the case of the adjourned exami- nation of Tudor, of Penlan, Mr John Rowlands, Machynlleth, said that he was of opinion that they should hear what the old man had to say. They had heard what Tudor the younger bad said, and before he examined the younger he would like io have a point or two cleared up by the old man Mr W. P. Owen said that he had taken the feeling of one or two and they were of the same opinion as Mr Rowlands that the old man should be exam- ined at Machynlleth or Esgairgeilog.—It was decided to hold the examination at Aberystwyth on F-jbruary 23 at 2.30.—One of the creditors said that the old man was in such a date that he had to be looked up.—Mr Davies Williams, the trustee, said that he was quite capable of being examined. fhe Registrar said that they would have to get a medical certificate to show that he was unfit to attend. Re S. GLITIIEROE.—This case was next gone into. The statement showed that there were 54 un- secured creditors at £886, one creditor fully secured at £260, value of securities £500. The total liabilities were £1,256. The assets were put down as follows: Stock-in-trade, £225; trade fixtures, £15 furniture, £50; horses, harness, and carriages, £47; surplus from securities in the hands of I creditors fully secured, £240. In answer to Mr Thomas the debtor SPM that be came to the town in 1891 and had JE120 in ready cash, and th" total value of his property was from JE800 up to £1,000. and now all was lost. He lost a good deal in 1892 by expending upon the property about JE150. He had a lease upon the property, and these were now in the hands of Mr Thomas Hughes Jones, who held the deeds. He lost a good deal in the sale of mushrooms, and in 1896 he lost on the visit of the Prince of Wales.—Mr Thomas Ob, you couple the mushrooms with His Royal Highness now (laugh- ter). You say you came here with £1,000 and you cannot account for £ 400.—The Debtor: I male out my worth at £1,000 by the value of furniture, Ship Canal shares £160, at that time worth abont £ 16.—Mr Thomas Now you have put us all wrong, and you withdraw your answer and say you had only JE700. You have only accounted for JE300, what about the remainder ?—The Debtor: I have lost £50 in the car business, and I have had to pay a man for looking after the horses. I have paid JE120 for labour, which brought me in nothing, and there are outstanding debts. I carried on the mushroom business, although at a loss, trusting there would be an improvement in the market. I have been told that I am too kind hearted to be a publican (laughter). I kept too big a stock.—Mr Thomas Why did you do so ? The Debtor Be- cause I was a fool (laughter). They sent me stuff that I did not require, and they would not take it back.—Mr Thomas Well, I call that neglect of business.—The Debtor said that he was paying interest at the rate of six per cent. to Mr Thomas Hughes Jones on the mortgage.—Mr Thomas: Why did you pay six per cent ?—Because I did not know anyone to go to.—The Debtor said that he would make an offer of 7s 6d in the
LLANBADARN FAWR.
LLANBADARN FAWR. PETTY SESSIONS. — These sessions were held before Messrs B. E. Morgan, N. Bray, and D. Thomas, John Davies, Bow street, was charged by Joseph Pratt, Royal Oak, Bow street, with tres- passing in pursuit of game on Christmas Day. Defendant was fined 5s and costs, in default fourteen daya* hard labottr, and allowed fourteen days to pay.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. APPOINTMENT.—Mr. Griffiths, the resident clerk in charge of the London and Provincial Bank, has been appointed manager of the branch. GENEROSITY OF THE BOROUGH MEMBER.—Major E. Pryce-Jones, M.P. for the boroughs, has, with his usual generosity, subscribed £10 10s. towards the funds of the County Schbol. QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE.—It is intended to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria by holding a church singing festival in the deanery. A committee has been appointed, and the pre- liminary details are drawing towards comple- tion. The festival will be taken part in by at least three hundred members of the different choirs. The scheme is taken up with enthusiasm by all concerned. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Mr Edward Hughes presided over a meeting of the Council on Wednes- day. The Clerk reported that he had received the conveyances executed from Sir Watkin and Mr David Jones. He now submitted proof of guar- antee from the Rural District Council to the County Council in respect of their contribution towards the bridge and roads.—The Clerk was directed to forward the same to Mr G. D. Harrison for perusal. —Mr John Jones complained of the inconvenience caused to the farmers by the present Contagious Diseases Act regulations, and asked that the Council should send a resolution asking thit they be altered and that no certificates should be necessary in the case of sheep being brought over the borders to be slaughtered. The Council decided to write to the Committee dealing with the regulations and 8ubmiting the point for their consideration. The Llau Water Supply was adjourned, and the Clerk was directed to take proceedings against overseers in arrear if the amounts were not paid by Satur- day.—The Surveyor's estimates were examined and passed, and a .circular letter upon the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen was read, suggesting the pre- servation of open spaces as a celebration of the reign.—The letter was laid on the table. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. The Rev Josiat Jones presided over a meeting of the local Governors held yesterday. There were also present Mrs Ann Davies, Mrs Jones, Messrs R. Rees, W. Jones, N. B. Owen, Daniel Howell, with Mr John Rowlands, clerk, Mr D. P. Jones, assistant clerk, Mr Meyler, headmaster, and Mr Hipkiss, architect.—Bills amounting to £11 10s 3d were examined and passed.—The question of travelling teachers was raised-for discussion.—Mr Meyler stated that with respect to needlework and cutting out these were already taught in the school by the staff, and the staff of the school also taught domes- tic economy and the Jaws of health. But with respect to laundry work and cookery, the present building would not allow that to be carried out. He wished to point out that the employment of travelling teachers would mean a reduction in the school revenue, and those schools who did not ask for travelling teachers in any subject, would have to stand part of the cost for the other schools.—It was agreed to reply to Mr Harrison, pointing out the position of affairs.—The plans had been received back from the Charity Commissioners, together with the report of their architect, and Mr Hipkiss explained that the various alterations sug- gested in the report would mean a further increase of £100 in the cost.—The Clerk stated that the clerk to the County Governing Body had written in reply to him saying he had no doubt the Coanty Governing Body would have not the slightest objection to meet Mr Hipkiss and discuss the alteration in the plans suggested bv that Body. —Mr Rees proposed that the architect should dis- cuss the question with the County Body and after- wards proceed to London to visit the arcr itect appointed by the Charity Commissioners.—The Clerk reported that JE6 6s was leceived from Cemmes parish.—Mr Richard Rees stated that as a result of the circular £5 had been received from Mr Meyler with a promise of another £5 if needed. His brother (Mr E. Rees) had received £5 5s from Mr W. Owen (Westbourne, London), and £10 10s from Mr Owen Owen (London). He himself had also received a cheque from Major Pryce-Jones M.P., for £10 10s-(hear, hear)-making in all a total of £31 5s, bringing up the balance at the Bank to £246 8s 6d (applause).—Mr W. Jones pro- posed that a small committee be appointed to take the necessary steps to have the entrance to the field widened, and it was agreed to.—Mr Meyler thought it would be advisable to prepare a list of the subjects for the scholarship examinations to be held in July, and that copies should be sent to the different schools within the district.—The Board agreed with this suggestion, Mr. Meyler to piesent a list of subjects by the next BtJ^rd.—Mr. W. M. Jones thought that a conference with the elemen- tary teachers, on the same line as the one held at Towyn, would be an advantage, and it was under- stood that he would bring the matter forward at the next meeting.—Mr. Meyler stated that only two pupils had left the school after the !ast term, but four new pupils had enteied, aud the schools were in a satisfactory condition.—A vote of thanks was passed to the lady members for the trouble they took in collecting subscriptions and providing the scholars with a tea at the end of the last term.
NEWTOWN.
NEWTOWN. FUNERALS.—On Monday the mortal remains of Mr T. E. Skidmore (who died on Thursday week) were laid to rest in the Newtown Churchyard. The funeral was largely attended, amongst the number being the members of the local lodge of Freemasons of which body deceased was a member.—On Monday also the funeral of Mr Thomas Jones, St. Davids, at which, by the request of the deceased, the members of the Lo.a! Board attended. The services were performed by the Revs E. A. Flshbourtle ann Geo. Roberts. -On Thursday the funeral of the late Mr Morgan took place in the cemetery, the Rev E. Parry, M.A., officiating. FANCY DRESS BALL. A fancy dress ball was given on Thursday evening, in the Public Hall, in aid of the funds of the Half-holiday Football Club. Fancy dress was not optionel, yet there were many pretty and effective costumes. Dancing com- menced at 8.30, to the strains of music discoursed by Mr. Brown's quadrille band, and was continued with vigour until a late hour. The refreshments which were provirled in he ante room, were supplied by Mr. Herbert JoneR, The necessary arrangements were ably carried out by a com- mLtee, with Mr. Kershaw at their head.
MONTGOMERY.j
MONTGOMERY. COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. — At these Sessions bef-re Messrs N. W. Fairies-Humphreys and E. R. Jj iios, Edward Morris, for being drunk and refus- ing to quit at Churchstoke on New Year's Day was fined 5s. and costs, or in default seven days.—The case was proved by P.C. Lewis. WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The members of this school were entertained to tea on Monday by Mr R. W. Carter. The tea tables were presided over by Mrs Jones (Prince's Street) and Mrs T. A. Evans. After tea an entertainment was given in which the Rev F. W. Lewis, B.A., Willie Morris, Ada Moody, Olive Evans, and E. Carter took part. C. E. T. S. — A tea and entertainment in con- nection with this society was held in the Natioual Schoolroom on Wednesday evening. A large num- ber sat down to tea, the tables being in charge of Mrs Brown, Rectory; Miss Allan, Miss Barrs, and Miss Emily Davies. Subsequently the Rector pre- sioed over a magic lantern entertainment. Thp slides were worked bv Mr C Salter and explained by Mr E. Salter. A temperance dialogue was nicely rendered by the Misses Martha Beedle, Nellie Jones, and S. J. Evans. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.—These Sessions were held on Thursday, before the Mayor and Ex-Mayor. William Pryce, of Conger Hall, and Edward Owen, of Cliff, were summoned by Henry Bartlev, game- keeper to the Earl of Powis, for trespassing in pursuit of game in the Dudston Covert on December 10th last, the occasion of the shoot by the Earl of Powis, Duke of Westminster, Lord Windsor, Lord llchester, &c., over the Lymore preserves. Mr Winnall, Welshpool, who prosecuted, stated that upon the occasion mentioned an under-game keeper Mrtthews, Hwas detailed to watch the wood in question, these men being suspected. He concealed himself behind a bush and saw the men going through the covert. They were some distance from each other and carried thick sticks, and there was no path. Witness jumped over the hedge and seized Pryce, who said I'm caught fair." Owen ran away.—Edward Matthews, underkeeper, corroborated the advocate's opening address, and the Bench fined defendants 10s. and costs each and default seven days. TOWN COUNCIL.—THURSDAY. The monthly meeting was held at the Town Hall, when there were present the Mayor (Alderman Fairies-Humphreys), Alderman W. Jones, Coun- cillors E. R. James, A. Graham, R. Evans, T. H. George, and A. Yaughau, with Messrs C. S. Pryce (town clerk), anJ R. Tomley (inspector). "PUTTING THEIR FOOT IN IT." The following letter was read from the Rector: — Dear Mr Mayor,—During the winter months meetings and entertainments are frequently neld in the National and Calvinistic Methodist school- rooms. The approaches to these are along very dark, and I may add, dangerous roads. On behalf of members wj)0 attend these meetings and others who frequently use the roads, especially on Sunday in gorng to&aa retnrcing TrOth Church. I appe&i to the Council to throw some very necessary light upon their path. Two lamps would be a very great boon, one on the piece of ground above Mr Withers's house, and another at the top of Muffin laie, on the right hand side, opposite the new tap; each of these lamps would light three roads, and would be a great help. May I also ask if some- thing could be done to the gutter across the road at the north-east corner of the Churchyard. There is generally water iu it, Ac., many, especially ladies have complained of being splashed through uncon- sciously putting their foot in it. Hoping that the Council will kindly take these suggestions into careful consideration,—Believe me, yours very faithfully, ERNEST W. BROWN. Councillor Vanghan moved that one new lamp be put up at the corner near Withers's house, which was a very dangerous and dark place.— Councillor James opposed the proposal, which he said was neverthe- less a very popular one. Their district for lighting purposes was a very small one, and at the present time they got on with a sixpenny rate. If the whole parish was rated it would be a very different matter, and the suggested new light would be as much convenience to the whole parish ag to the town. The proposal would benefit two schools belonging to different denominations who were quite able to pay for the extra lauips needed. If they allowed this application there was a still greater claim to lamps between the Police Station and Chirbury road. They had money in hand at the present time, but next year they might have to call for a 7 rate.—Coun Evans thought that they should have a lamp put at the place proposed. The ratepayers had to repair the road. and he thought that they should light it to. —Councillor George said he must second Councillor James's amendment. They had to keep the footpaths in repair, but they did not have to light them. This place was used chiefly as a road to the two schools, and it was a heavy item for the inner circle to bear. The Church school and the chapel school were used by the whole parish, and if the entire district was rated, he would certainly go in for the proposal.— Councillor Graham considered that if Montgomery could not have plenty of light it was a very poor town. He thonght the townspeople would rather pay the extra ld rate and have the Mayor said that having an interest in the gasworks he personally would like to see more lamps, but if they put up the new lamps proposed, other places would put in a claim. Hitherto the Corporation had been very careful, but this meant a gradual creeping up of the rates. —On being put to the vote Councillors Vaughan, Evans, and Graham, sup- ported the motion, and Councillors James and George the amendment. The Mayor and Alderman Jones did not vote, and the proposal to provide the new lamps was carried by three votes to two. A DANCER'S PLEA. Councillor Vaughan, in accordance with notice given at the last meeting, proposed that a new floor be laid in tha Town Hall. The present one was dangerous and made room very cold. The Town Council let the room apaid for it, but when there was a dance there the tloor was not fit to dance on, and the least they could do as a public body was to remedy it.—Councillar James said that Councillor Vaughan at the last meeting said that the place was dangerous. He now asked him if this was so. Councillor Vaughan said he did not mean that the floor would go through, as there were strong pillars under it. There were holes in the floor and tin nailed on them, and the boards and the sides were dangerous—Councillor Evans said that the floor had done for the last forty years and it would last for a few years yet. He thought that the hall needed roofing afresh, and when they did that they could have the front wall taken down and the Town Hall enlarged.—Councillor James said that the chief question was the wherewithal. He took it that the very least estimate of the cost of the proposed floor would be £60 to £70. They would also have to revise their charges for dances. He proposed that the matter be adjourned to the next meeting, so that particulars of the cost be obtained in the meantime.—The Mayor asked Councillors Vaughan and Evans to withdraw their proposals in favour of that of Councillor James.— This they did, and the matter accordingly stood over to the next meeting. WATER SUPPLY. The question of the position of the new stand pipes in Chirbury Road and Pool Road was again adjourned pending a report from the Committee. POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS. A letter was read from Mr. W. P. Marshall, Postmaster at Montgomery, asking to be informed where it was suggested that the proposed new letter boxes in Pool Road and Chirbury Road should be erected. It was decided to recommend the erection of pillar boxes near the Police Station, Pool Road and in Chirbury Road, near Mr. George Maddox'fl house. l UNIVERSITY OFFICES. A circular letter was read fron the Mayor and Town Clerk of Cardiff asking the Council to memorialise the Court of the Welsh University in favour of the location of the University offices at Cardiff. The Mayor said they could not do this as they considered that Welshpool was more central and more convenient, and it was also their neighbouring Borough. he circular was accord- ingly laid on the table, as was a letter from the Open Spaces Society respecting the commemora- tion of her Majesty's long reign. A HAPPY SUGGESTION. Councillor George moved that the Council endeavour to obtain portraits of the past Mayors of the Borough, to be placed in the Council Chamber. All the past Chief Magistrates of the Borough were still alive, with the exception of the late Colonel Harrison, whose repiesentative he proposed should be approached in the matter. Councillor Vanghan seconded the proposal, which was agrepd to unanimously.
LLANFYLLIN.
LLANFYLLIN. CONSERVATIVE CLUB.—The annual meeting of the members of the Llanfyllin District Conservative Club. was held in the Billiard Room on Monday evening. In the absence of the President, the chair vas taken by Mr Deam. Mr W. A. Pughe was elected presidlomtfor the current year, and Mr R. H. Jones vice chairman. Dr F. Felix Jones was re-elected treasurer. The usual routine business was gone through, and the meeting terminated with the usual votes of thanks to the chairman. TOWN COUNCIL.—TUESDAY. At the monthly meeting of this Council there were present—The Mayor (Alderman J. Marshall Dugdale) presiding, Aldermen C. R. Jones, J Jones, and Ellis Roberts. Councillors R. Jones, J. P. Williams, T. B. Jones, E. Parry, J. Ellis, E. Roberts, and W. Ellis, with Mr T. Edwards (deputy town clerk) the Town Clerk was absent through indis- position. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. The term of office of the Rev Thomas Jones and Mr F. Wa kins terminating as local representatives on the Board of Governors for the Intermediate School, they were re-elected on the motion of the Mayor. LLANFVLLlN AND THE INDIAN FAMINE FUND. The Mayor informed the Council that he had received a letter from the Lord Mayor of London stating that at an influential meeting held at the Mansion House on Saturday a resolution was adopted unanimously to invite all Lord Mayors, Mayors, Provosts, &c., to open subscription funds in their respective localities in order to give all who were benevolently inclined an opportunity of con- tributing towards the fund for the relief of the famine-stricken districts of India. The Lord Mayor in his letter made an appeal to his Worship to start a relief fund in Llanfyllin and district. Hi- Worship idded that on the receipt of that com- munication he wrote to the Lord Mayor stating that he would bring the matter before that meeting of the Town Council, and in pursuance of that, promise he now did so. They had all no doubt lead the papers and knew' all about the matter in question. It now remained for them to say whether they wished him to open a public sub- scription for the benefit of the Indian Famine Fund. —Alderman C. ll. Jones asked how this had best be done, and at the same time mentioned that they might, also expect a call upon them in reference to the Penrhyn Quarry Distress Fund.—The Mayor said if it was their wish that something should be done he would suggest that they adopt the same plan as that carried out in regard to the Armenian relief fund, by asking people to solicit subscriptions. There was no ques- tion about it whatever that the matter was a most urgent one. He knew they had already got many calls upon the people of Llanfyllin, but they sub- scribed liberally to the Armenian Fund. It was a matter entirely for the Council to say as to what they wished to be done. As for himself, he would subscribe, and he would get his father to do so,— Alderman Roberts said be did not suppose it would mean a heavy subscription.—The Mayor I don't suppose so, in a district like this.—Alderman Roberts thought as they had not had many enter- tainments in the town of late, a concert for the object in view might be well patronised. They might realise a substantial sum in that way to- wards the end in view. It would give an oppor- tunity for everybody to subscribe in a pleasant way.—Alderman J. Jones agreed that it was a very urgent matter, there hundreds of thousands, of what he might term fellow citizens, suffering and in want of help.—-Alderman E. Roberta: Un- 1Imtbtedly there is great suffering. — Alder- man J. Jones Yea, I think we cannot do better than accept the Mayor's suggestion and leave the matter in his hands. — The Mayor said of course if everyone subscribed' a shilling, even in taking a ticket for a concert, it would be of great benefit "AWerman J. Jones said he saw that collections were being organised, not only in England but" in America and Russia, and almost everywhere.—The Mayor said he had every sympathy for charitable objects which might have a demand upon them it was a question whether they should have a concert or open a subscription list; if they did the latter people could give what they liked. There was no compulsion.—It was decided, on the motion of Cquncillor Williams, to open a subscription list, and the Mayor said instruc- tions would be given to the Town Clerk to notify the Lord Mayor of London that a subscription fund would be opened forthwith in Llanfyllin. PRINTING THE MINUTtS. The Mayor called attention to a bill which had that day been sent il1 for the printing of the minutes of the Council, remarking that white he did not consider the cost evasive, he wished to have the Council's opinion as to whether they thought it necessary to go to the expense of having the minutes printed.—Alderman C. H. Jones considered it a needless expense, seeing that they were such a small body.—Alderman Roberts agreed, and one or two other members bain nrged that everything should be done to keep the rates down. it was decided that the matter be put upon the agenda for next meeting. A COMPLAINT. A letter was read from Mr John Roberts com- plaining of a nuisance tfiusod by a defective drain at the back of his preni)8es- He had cleaned the drain several times but nuisance still existed, and his yard, cellar, and kitchen, were often under water.—The Mayor said there was no doubt a great nuisance existed, but he thought the matter had better be considered in committee.—Referred accordingly. COMMITTER'S REPORT. The Finance Cotnouttee presented a report stat- ing that the expenditure for the past month was £42 17s Id, being £1.3 1s 9d more than the expen- diture for the corresponding month of last year.— The committee having charge of the proposed Bodyddon new road, reported that they had con- sidered the matter, and had decided to leave the matter to Mr Lomaxtocarryoutthework.according to the specifications, for the snm of £ 85.—The Mayor informed the oouncil that if they had to lwrrow the money they would have to apply to the Local Government Board, and they would send an inspector down to report upon it. That would cost a certain amount of money, and in view of that they had asked Mr to accept payment by instalments of JE17 a yedr-—This step was approved. With regard to the penyffridd Quarry, the com- mittee recommended tbat the matter be deferred, and that Mr Lomax be asked upon what terms he would be prepared to grant a lease of his quarry, and that the committee a8^ed to report npon the Tyntwll Quarry.—The Mayor said the matter required very careful consideration, and the com- mittee's lecommendatioo was approved.—The com- mittee recommended the approval of the Surveyor's suggestion for providing a new tank for the Bridge street water suppJy to hold 300 gallons.—The Mayor said great cotopla'nts had been made for some time as to the defective water supply from the pump, and it was thought that the best thing that could be done to put down a covered tank, from which the water could be pumped. The tank would fin itself during the night, and people would be able to get a much more regular supply.— The recommeudation having been approved, the surveyor's estimate of the cost was reported to be as follows :—For pipe and labour, £ 22 15s; for covering tank and pump for raising water, £ 11 4S.—It was decided on the motion of Mr Robert Jones, seconded by Mr T. B. Jones, that the surveyor be instructed to procure tenders.—The Surveyor reported that Gas Lane was in a very bad stbote and he wished to know who was responsible for its repair.. — The Mayor explained that the matter was brought before the Council some years ago, but there was no actual minute on the books respec^nS His recollec- tion was that if Mri Bowen and himself—he being part owner-wenld put the road in order it would be taken over by the Town Council. The road was put in order, but from that time, about four years ago, no one had touched the road and the commit- tee recommended that the Council should repair it and take it over.-—Mr J. P- Williams said he remembered the matter being before the Council some years ago and he understood the road was a private one.—Alderman C. R. Jones said he remembered that when the matter was before the Council previously it was understood that the road should be taken over by the Council on condi- I tion that it was repaired hy Mr Dugdale and Mrs Bowen, the owners a resolution was passed to that effect.—-The Deputy Town Clerk said that was so. Alderman Ellis Roberts Tnere is no doubt, about it in my opinion.—Alderman J. Jones: It is in every sense right; the read is used by the public. — Mr R. Jones moved the adoption of the report, and Alderman J. Jones having seconded the motion it was carried uuammoiisly. MR W, JONES'S ENCROACHMENT. The Surveyor reported that he had served Mr William Jones with a notice in accordance with instructions from the Council to remove an encroachment in Bridge Street, comprising a brick wall, posts, and door recently erected by him.—The Mayor said no reply had been received fiom Mr Jonas. lie thought the best plan would be to have the matter put on the agenda paper for the next meeting. He hoped that in the meantime Mi Jones would reply in order to save further trouble. Of course there were ways and means of asserting heir rights as a Town Council. He hoped it would not be necessary to do that, for it would be a great pity if they had to take legal action in the matter. Mr R. Jones moved that the matter be put upon the agenda for the next meeting.-Alderman C. R. Jones proposed that the matter be deferred until they had a reply from Mr W. Jones.—The Mayor said that would be too indefinite.—It was eventu- any resolve' on the motion of Mr Ellis Roberts, seconded by Alderman C. R. Jones, that the matter be deferred until the next meeting. THE PROPOSED LLANFYLLIN-LCANGYNOG LIGHT RAILWAY. The Committee to which has been delegated the consideration of the proposed Llanfyllin-Llangynog Light Railway, presented a report in which they stated that they had considered the question of the costs of the proposed railway, together with the amount of the financial aid likelv to be obtained, and they decided to ask Mr George Owen, C.E., to inspect r he pro) osed route, and advise the Council as to the best route to adopt, Mr George Owen's report was read. It stated that upon considering the route as traversed and pointed out bv the (Jouncil's Surveyor to is (Mr Owen's) assistant, Mr Williamson, on January 15th, he found that it was proposed to start from the station at Llanfyllin, and, passing over Bridge street, and the Level, the line reached the confines of Mr Lomax's park. To avoid this it wonl be necessary to cross the public highway, and keep on the top side of it under Coedyllau, again crossing the side of the highway near the Bar Cattage. Passing at the back of the Swallow Nest to the valley near Glanyrafon, the line wouid run on fairly good gound for railway construction until Llanfeiglo was reached. The rive-- running through the valley would require diverting in many places, or several bridges would be required. The land on this part of the line was po >r, aud should be acquired very cheaply. Keeping in the Cwrn Nant Fyllon, passing Coed Howell and CoedycHwdd, crossing the new road now in course of construction, passing Talwru and Brynteg, the line might be carried on to Penygarnedd, pass- ing Cwmgwunen, and merging eventually into the old proposed route of 1873, near Pare Bach. Thence to Llangynog the work was comparatively easy. On reviewing the two routes there was no doubt that the line o1 1873 was by far the better. The fact of Mr Lomax's objection to any part of his park, being crossed would render the first part of the line very expensive and difficult to deal with. Retaining walls would be required along the high- way, and otner expensive works. From Talwrn to Glanllyn the gradient would be steep, and the curves very sharp. It would also be necessary to cross the highway there by the bridge under the road, involving a deep cutting for a considerable length, and when entering the valley converging upon Penygarnedd, owing to the unfavourable nature of the ground the construction of the line would be expensive, aud would entail again quick curves and a had gradient. From these considera- tions he recommended the route of 1873 as the one most suitable for connecting the town of Llanfyllin with the village of Llangynog. The Mayor said they would remember that it was decided to ask Mr George Owen, C.E., to-report on the two routes to Llangynog, the one which Mr Owen himself suggested in 1873, and the one which they thought might be a preferable route. The committee had not been idle on the subject of this railway, and different people bad been asked their opinion about it, and it seemed to be thought, by people who knew, that it was necessary for any light railway to have some mineral traffic at the back of it, in addition to agricultural traffic, if it wa" to pay its way. If it was really a business undertaking, and if it really had a business look about it, he did.nofc aee that there ought to bo any difficulty in-getting the woney. Of could not put the thing before the public in a business-like way, they had better leave the thing A,lone. They knew there was slate at Llangynog, and thev also knew that there was phosphate at Penygarnedd. There was an agricultural population in that country as well as a mineral trade. Since the last meeting of the Council there had appeared in the papers a noifcice from the Charity Commis- sioners stating that they were willing to reconsider the question of establishing an Intermediate School at Llanfyllin, which, as they knew, lapsed at the proper time. That was a most important matter for the town, and it was important in connection with the proposed railway, because if the railway were made it would enable the children from Llan- gynog, Llanrhaiadr, Penybont and the surrounding country to come to Llanfyllin to school. He thought he was right in saying that the whole of the pre- posed route of 1873 was in Montgomeryshire, and, as far as they knew, the land- owners would be willing to have the line made through their property. They had one great advantage in having a perfectly good survey of the whole route, and the matter was being pushed oc as fast as possible. Of course there were arrangements for the other route, but they had nothing to do with any except their own. It was the opinion of that Council th.at it would be detrimental to the best interests of their town if the traffic were diverted, and therefore it beLoved everyone to do their best to lay their views before the members of the District Councils, because thev could not get the line unless they got the support of the District Councils. It was not ouly necessary that they should have mouey from them, but, as far as he was advised, unless the District Councils approved of the line < hey could not get it, nor could they get the Treasury grant. That being so, it was de&irable that they should lay their views before the District Council, so that they would see that there were two or three sides to the question. He took it that the committee, after having received the report, would again meet and decide on the best course to pursue. He thought everything had been done that could be done, and he hoped on Saturday to have the opportunity of speaking to one 01 two influential directors and shareholders of the Cambrian Railways, not in their capacity of directors or shareholders, but as private people who were interested in the welfare of the Cambrian line. He thought it was a question that might be laid before them, because if the slate and mineral traffic from Llangynog and Penygarnedd could be brought through Llanfyllin it would be a, great boon to the shareholders of the line (hear, hear).— There was no dircussion and the Council then rose.
II ILLANDYSILIO.
LLANDYSILIO. TITHE RENT DINNER.—On Tuesday, the Rector (the Rev J. Matthews) invited the largest tithe- payers to dinner at the Golden Lion Hotel. About 20 responded to the invitation, and Mr and Mrs Kvans catered in their usual excellent style. The Rector presided, and Mr W. Pritcbard was vice- chairman. The usual loyal and patriotic toasta were proposed and duly honoured, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Rector for his kindness. Songs were given at intervals, aud a most enjoyable evening was spent. VESTRY MEETING.—A vestry meeting was held in the new Schoolroom on Wednesday to consider the very geuerous proposal of Mr T. Pryce, Pentre- heylin Hall, for the erection of an organ in tho Parish Church.—It was proposed by the Rev J. Matthews (rector) that an organ bo erected accord- ing to the plans and specifications sent in by Messrs Conacher and Sons, Huddersfield. — This was seconded by MrR. Meredith (Carnbwl), and carried unanimously.—The necessary documents were then signed to apply for a faculty to erect it.—The Rector then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr T. Pryce for his generosity, and this was seconded by Mr J. Downes (Rhandregynwen).
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— — The Duke of Westminster sent £1,000 from the Armenian Relief Fund to the Foreign Office on Thursday for the Armenian refugees in Bulgaria. The polling at Salisbury, on Wednesday, resulted in the election of Mr. AUhasen, the Conservative candidate, by a majority of 147 over his Liberal opponent, Mr. Fuller. The Conservative majority at the last General Election was 217. Mr. J. H. Snazelle, the eminent baritone, formerly of the Carl Rosa Opera Company, will visit Newtown on February 8th and 9th Welsh. pool February 10th, and Oswestry on 12th and 13ih. Mr. Snazelle comes direct from the Crystal Palace, where he has just concluded a successful five weeks' engagement, and opens at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, next week. Mr. Snazelle's entertainment is thoroughly high-class, and of an extremely varied nature, and has been given by him throughout the world.
ELLE MERE.
ELLE MERE. Miss HAYNES'S ANNUAL BALL.—This ball took place in the Armoury on Thursday, when upwards of 120 were present. Dancing commenced at 9 p-m and was kept up until early hours of the morning. Messrs Tims' st-ing band was in attend- ance, aud everything passed off in a satisfactory manner. Refreshments were supplied by Mrs Wilson. LITERARY SOCIETY.—The usual weekly meeting was held in the Town Hall, there being a large attendance. The chair, io the absence of the Presi- dent, was taken by Miss Louisa Jebb, vice-president. The subject for the evening was a paper on Sheridan's Plays," by the Rev R. Beviss Thomp- son, headmaster of St Oswald's College. The paper was a very able one, and' at its close was loudly applauded. The Rev S.T.Wilson Raker moved a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr Beviss Thompson for his valuable paper, which was seconded by Miss L. Jebb, vice-president, and carried unanimously. The other speakers were the Rev E. Wauton (Vicar), Rev C. Tabor, Miss L. Jebb, Mr Head, Mr Williams, and Mr .lohn Wood. Miss E. Jebb, Miss L. Jebb, and Mr Williams, secretary, recited some of Sheridan's Plays." The subject next week is a paper on The History of our neighbourhood before the Normans," by Mr H. J. Peake. BOARD OF GUARDIAN^ Tuesday.—Present Rev T. J. Rider (vice-chairman) presiding, the Rev W. C. K Kynaston, the Rev S. T. Wilson Barker, the hev H. Moody, Messrs E. Peel, W. E. T. Ward, J. Hood, J. Griffiths, J. Jeffries, J. D. Owen, J. Wood- ville, W. Gregory, W. Parry, and W. Green, with Mr It E. Lloyd (clerk). — The number in the House was reported to be—first week 72, against f52 last year; second week 72. against 60.-llut.reiief administered during the fortnight Eliesmere dis- trict, per Mr W. H. Rutter, JE14 lis 6d Hanmer district, per Mr W. Williams, £11 17s.—Vagrants relieved during the fortnight 132, against 135.— The Master reported that the Earl and Countess Brownlow had given a knife-and-fork tea to all the inmates, Mrs Brownlow Tower also presenting the men with tobacco. A concert was given to the inmates on the same evening.—A vote of thanks was directed to be sent to the donors.—Mr Fitz- john, Eliesmere, wrote asking for the Board's per- mission to give a magic lantern entertainment for the inmates.—The request was granted.—Mr Samuel Davies, assistant overseer for Hordley, wrote resigning his positon on account of his age, and asking the Board for superannuation.—It was decided to give him the superannuation allowance, provided by the Act, namely, 17 60ths of his salary of £9.
OSWESTRY.
OSWESTRY. PLOUGH INN PIGEON SHOOTING.—Mr. Needs, landlord of the Plough Inn, Bectrice street, will hold his annual pigeon shooting on the 11th February, when he will give a prize of £10 vaiiie to be shot for. A dinner and smoking concert will follow the shooting, MEIFOD AND LLANFAIE LIGHT RAILWAY.—As announced in our advertising columns, a public meeting will be held In the Guildhall, Oswestry, on Monday afternoon next, at three o'clock, to con- sider what steps shall be taken by the inhabitants of the borough and district to support the proposed railway through the Vale of Meifod to Llanfair. All persons interested in the scheme are invited t.o attend, and the chair will be occupied by his worship the mcyor, Mr. Thomas Edwards. PARISH CHURCH SUNDAY ScnooL.-j-The annual distribution of prizes took place in the Victoria I Rooms the other evening. The Rev. J. B. Seaton having made a short address, asked Miss Longueville to distribute the prizes. Miss Longueville then presented the prizes to the successful scholars. Nearly 400 prizes, rewards and certificates were distributed. After the distribution l; Mrs Jarley's Waxworks were shown.—On the motion of the Rev. W. D. Williams, a vote of thanks was given ( Miss Longueville for so kindly coming to present prizes. THE FIRE BRIGADE.—Mr B. M. Ledwith has been appointed Lieutenant of the Fire Brigade, by the Fire Brigade committee of the Town Council. Mr LedwitJi served for several years in the Wrex^um Fire Brigade, and his knowledge of the work will no doubt be of mnch use to the brigade. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION.—In order to enable members of the staff of the Cambrian Rail- ways Company 10 obtain instruction in First Aid," Dr Beresford, of Oswestry, has again offered to resume his lectures. which began on Tuesday even- ing. The Class met in the general waiting room on the dQjyo. platform. Mr Deuniss, general manager, success of the oSSr rase-ycai- WasTic moaKTb»y a word about Mr Whittle, who was with them Jast year at the distribution of prizes. The day follow- ing he was seized with the illness to which he suc- cumbed. Mr Andrew had very kindly consented to act as secretary to the class in succession to Mr Whittle (applause). He should lihe also to call t attention to the fact that the St John's Ambu- lance Society, with a view of commemorating the longest, reign in Euglish history; had determined to offer prizes for competition. Parties of fire were to be formed, and the two lwst would meet at the Crystal Palace to compere for the premier prize. There were to be two competitions, one open to railway men only, and the other open to the world. He (Mr Denniss) hoped they would be able to raise two companies from their class.—Dr Beresford then delivered an address. THI HOLY TRINITY CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.— On Friday evening the annual distribution of prizes to the infants took place in tho Mission Room, Beatrice Street, when there were about 150 scholars present. Several recitations and glees were given by the children. Mrs Pownall O'.ven presided at the pianoforte. The prizes were distributed by the Rev T. and Mrs Red fern, the principal prize-takers being:—Miss Adams' class, Emily Grafton; Miss Bradshaw's class, Fred Davies and Louie Sinclair; Miss Jack's class, Albert Day Miss Parson's class, Adelaide Davies; Miss Edith Benbow's class, Jessie Douglas; Miss Peate's class, Eliza Sinclair and Ernest Corbett; Miss Catherine Bull's class, Florrie Harris; Mrs Redfern's Ciass,Jessie Corbett; Miss Hannah Hampsoo's class, Tom Pritchard; Miss Gertrude Bull's class, Emily Dunn Miss Emilv Davies' class, Edward Farmer: Miss Maud Red fern's class, Cissie Pritchard and Florrie Jones; Miss Finney's class, Fred Davies. Subsequently Captain Firnell gave a magic lantern entertainment, which the children greatly enjoyed, and at the close the children gave hearty cheers for Captain Farnell and their teachers. On leaving the room each child was presented with a piece of cake. SAn CASE OF SUICIDE. An inquest was held by Dr Avlmer Lewis, borough coroner, at the Sun Inn, on Thursday, touching the death of John Jones, tailor, Victoria Place, who was found hanging in a shed at the rear of his house on the previous day. — Henry Edwards, draper, identified the body and stated that the deceased's age wss 60. Jones had been in his employ some 20 years. About three o'clock on the previous day witness went down to see why deceased had not been to work, and found that he was not at home. A neighbour, Mrs Thos. Jones, told him she suspected deceased was in some buildings at the rear Jf house, thedoor of which was fastened on the inside with string, and on forcing an entrance the body of deceased was discovered suspended by a chord, Deceased's wife was attacked with a paralytic seizcre about two years ago, and since tuat time he had been much worried and depressed in mind. Some 18 months or two years ago his eyesight commenced to fail, and this had also been a scource of trouble to him. Witness had heard that deceased was in financial difficulties, but Jones never referred to the matter himself.—Edward Jones, brirklayer, Victoria-place, next door neighbour to deceased, said on Tuesday morning he saw deceased about nine o'clock. Deceased said he was nnwell and seemed depressed. He had frequently complained to witnees about being unwell.—No more evidence was taken, and the jury then considered their verdict.—After a short pause Mr Edwards was recalled, and the Coroner asked him if he had not withheld information which was necessary to enable the jury to return a proper verdict.—Mr Edwards said he was very sorry, but he knew nothing more, and was at a loss to know whence the Coroner had obtained his information. —The Coroner: Are yon aware that deceased has been behind in his pew rents ?—Mr Edwards I I was not aware be was behind.—The Coroner then called P.S. J. Jones, who said Mr Edwards told him deceased had been collecting the pew rents for tho Welsh Wesleyan Chapel for some years past, and had had notice to attend a, meeting oa Tuesday uight, on the evening of which he was supposed to have committed suicide. Mr Edwards ex- pressed his fears that there was something wrong, as deceased did not turn up, and told the officer he could get further information from Mr Samuel Davies. Witness saw Mr Samuel Davies and also the Rev Mr Felix, the minister of the chapel, and they informed him that there was something like J63 wrong in the deceased's accounts.—In reply to the Coroner, the witness said he believed that at the meeting a vote of sympathy was passed with the deceased in his trouble, and also asking for an explanation.—Mr Edwards explained that he had no idea deceased was in arrears with the pew rents. —The Coroner said he was quite satisfied with Mr Edwards's explanation, and the Foreman also ex- pressed the opinion that Mr Edwards had not con- cealed Anything.—The jury returned a verdict of Suicide whilst of temporary insanity."
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PER80,rAL. Lord Llangattock, Provincial Grand Masteroftbet Freemasons of the Eastern Division of South Wales, will preside, in May next, at the festival to celebrate the hundred and ninth anniversary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls. Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., who is in somewhat;, delicate health, has paired from his Parliamentary duties for a couple of months. The Queen is unable to face the fatigue of open- ing the Blackhall Tunnel, but she hopes to fulfil her long-deferred engagement to visit Sheffield and open the new Town Hall. The Prince and Princess of Wales will peiform the ceremony of opening the Blackball Tunnel in May next. Mrs Nansen, who will accompany her husband to this country for his lecturing tonr. which begius in London early next month, has rec-ived an in- vitation to sing before the Queen ,.orne time while she is here. Toe wife of the Norwegian t'xplorer is the daughter of the late Profess,.r Sars, of Christiania University, and studied music under Grieg.
. DEATH OF MADAME EDITH WYNNE.
DEATH OF MADAME EDITH WYNNE. Madame Edith Wynne, the once famou3 soprano singer, died at ten o'clock on Suudav morning, at her residence at Queen's Ciub Gardens, West Kensington, London. As recently as Wednesday week she attended a performance of rho Itoyal Carl Rosa Opera Company at the Gar rick Theatre, and it is supposed that on that occasion she caught a chill, which rapidly assumed an alarming character. On Saturday night Madame Wynne was in a comatose condition, and she passed away peacefully on Sunday morning. Madame Wynne was born at Holywell, on March 11, 1842, and she won a prize at all eisteddfod when she was twelve years of age. She was trained by Mr Searisbrock of Liverpool, by Pinsuti, a Westmorland scholar at the Royal Academy of Music, in 1862-4, and under Romani and Vaunucini, in Florence. She made her London debut at Mr John Thomas's < elsh concert in 1862, but aftet-ward-i Henrv Leslie and Chorley took her up and she became a prominent concert vocalist. In 1865 she appeared with Phelps and Helen Faucit (now Lady Martin) in the Shakesperian revival at Drnrv Lane, and taking the part of Lady Mortimer," in Henry IV. she sang in Welsh "The Bells of Aberdovey." Subsequently she sang at the Birmingham, Here- ford, Bristol, Gloucester, Leeds and Liverpool Festivals, and at the Handel Festival. She was included in the prog! am me of four State concerts at Buckingham Palace and she sang before the Queen at Windsor Castle in 1874. In 1869 70 she I tried her fortune in English opera, and in 1873 she took part in the Boston Handel Festival. She was at her best, however, as a concert singer, and until after her marriage in 1875, to Mr Agabeg, an I Armenian barrister, she held a leading position in concert life. In 1871-2 she was tho soprano of the English concert Quartet, the other members being Madame Patey, Mr Cummings, and Mr Sanfley, who toured in the Unit"d States. Madame Edith Wynne sang at the first .'Musical per- formance held in the new Assemblv Room of the Welshpool Town Hall on the 30th April, 1875, when Haydn's Oratorio of The Creation" was given by the Montgomery Choral Union, comprising choirs from different parts cf the county under the con- ductor&hip of Mr J. C. Gittins, of Newtown. Sub- sequently she sang at amateur concerts, held in the I same room, on April 11th, 1877, in aid of the fund for re-building Berriew Church, viipn she gave her valuable services gratuitously. She was a member of the Cvmmrodorion Society. In July, 1894, she took her-farewell of the public at St. James's Hall, London, but last year she sang at a charity concert at Aberystwyth. As the first Welsh lady to win a high reputation in London as a vocalist, she was always an especial favourite in Wales, where she bore the bardic name of EII Cymru, and she proved herself a sincere, and gen- erous friend to Welsh artists, who have in consider- able numbers followed her steps up the ladder of musical fame. The lovers of music in Wales sub- scribed for a marble bust of herself and a bracelet, and these, along with an illuminated address, were presented to the lady by the late Sir Watkin Wil- latns Wynn. She leaves a daughter, aged 15, who is described as beng already an accomplished artiste.—The funeral took place on Thursday at ITarnpBtad Cemetery. The service was conducted by the Rev. E. Kiliin Roberts, Welsh chaplain at Berkeley Chapel, Mayfair, and the Bethesda Choir sang at the graveside two well-known Welsh hymns t- Andalusia "and Bvdd rnyrdd o' rvfeddoda." MM The flprave ia iu close proximitv to those of the late 1^1 Sirt?. A. -VhSomfmiit flPI JIaas. Amoag the mourners were Miss Isabel Agabeg n (daughter) and other members of the family Mr John Thomas, the Queen's harpist; Mr W. H. Miles w Booty, Mr Cadwaiadr Davies (representing Mrs t Mary Davies), and Mr. William Davies ("Mytioryrt"^
» THE LLANFAIR A"TD MEIFOD…
» THE LLANFAIR A"TD MEIFOD LIGHT RAILWAY. A meeting of the Committee appointed by t lie bounty Council to consider, the scheme for this railway, as it affects the Montgomeryshire County Council, more particularly the main roads, was held at the Town Hall, Welshpool, on Saturday. Present: Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen-, M.P. (chair- man), Captain Mytton, Mr Edward Davies (Plas Dinam), Major Pryce-Jones, M.P., Messrs T. Pryce (Pentreheylin), and R. O. Perrot (Llatisantffraid). There were also present Dr Humphreys (chairman to the promoters of thp railway), Mr W. Story (secretary), Mr J. E. Thomas, C.E. (engineer to the promoters), Mr G. A. Hntcnins (county sur- veyor), and MrR. Powell (deputy clerk).-In order to avoid interfering with the level of the road at Arddleen, the Engineer said subject to the approval of the Board of Trade he would raise tne srradient from 1 in 106at Arddleen Station to 1 in 200, which the Committee agreed to by a majority.—The proposed increase in the gradient, of the main road atPwllychwid near Pontscowryd, was strongly objected to, and the Engineer under- took to alter the line at this place (within tire line of deviation) so as not to interfere with the present gradient. No objection was laised to the level crossing near Penylau, Meifod, nor to the altera- tion of the level of the main road at Pontsycoed Bridge.—The Committee then considered the pro- visions of the draft order, the clauses of which were gone through seriatim.
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-+- At the meeting of the Governing Body of' Holloway College, E^ham, on Thursday, Mr- MIn. lella, an Honorary. Govenor, was appointed a. Go\ • inor, in place of the late Archbishop of Canter. bur..
FORTHCOMING EVENTS.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Announced in our Advertising Columns. FEBRUARY. 1 Public Meeting, in the Guildhall, Oswestry, in. furtherance of the proposed Llanfair and. Meifod Light Railway. 5 Meeting at the Assembly Room, Revel, imcoia. nection with the Gotning-of-Age of Mr. A. J!. Owen-Humphreys. 8 to 13 Soazelle-Mitsic, Song, Story, and Travel illustrated at Newtown, Welshpool, and Oswestry. 11 Pigeon Shooting, Plough Hotel, Oswestry 12 Concert in the New Schoolroom, Llandysilio, in aid of the School Funds 23 Grand Concert, in the Town Hall, Montgomery, in aid of the Church Choir Excursion Fund. 26 Sale of Valuable Freehold Properties in Welsh- pool, at the Royal Oak Hotel, by Messrs. Morris, Marshall, and Poole. 26 Sale of Freehold Building Land in Welshpool, at the Royal Oak Hotel, by Mr. John Hickman. MARCH. 18 and 19 Newtown Baptist Church Bazaai. APRIL, 16 Grand Eisteddfod, in the Royal Pier Pavilion. Aberystwyth JUNE. Early in the month, Chair Eisteddfod at Lianmut. ffraid.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES. AND BE A THS. MARRIAGE. MILUNGTON—LLOYD. Jan. 27, at All Saints, But- tington, by the Rev. T. Hughes, M.A., Williain Millington, to Mary Ann, third daughter of Mr. John Lloyd, Trewem Cottage. DEATHS. EVANS—January 23, at Ssotland Street, Ellesmere, William Evans, aged 68. HIGLF,Y January 28, at Welshampton, Sarah Higley, aged 78. 1 SKIDMORE. January 22nd, T. Emmott Skidmore, Cefnaire, Newtowo, in his 51st year. WOODFIN-January 25, at Scotland Sfcree*, Elies- mere, Ellen, wife of J. Woodfin. Printed and published by SAMUEL SALTER and DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing Office, 21, Berriew Street, Welshpool, in the County of Montgomery. Also published by J. DENLBY SPENCER, at their Branch Office, 32, High Street, Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan.— January 30, 1897. j ¡