The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

LLANSANTFFRAID. DANCE.—A successful (lance was held in the Village Hall on Friday evening, in aid of the National School fund. The room was elaboratelv decorated with flals, &c. Flowers were spnt by M)ss M. Perrott (Bronhydd..n), for the decoration of the supper-tables, and Mis Evans (Tenymaes), sent some beautifut plants for the decoration of the platform. The local genr.ry and friends generou-'ty contributed to the supper, and sime very nice music was supp.ied by Mr Tim's bxnd. There were abour 80 persons present, amongst whom were Mr R. 0. Perrott and Mr T. K. Perrott (Bronbyddon), the Rev J. H. and Mrs Lloyd (Vicarage), Mr R. W. Hughes(Bryn Virniew), Mr, Mrs and Miss Roe (Po"r.ypentre), Miss K. Evans (BJrlgwillym), Sergt.-Major and Mrs Joyce (Uanfechain), Mrs Rvans (Four Crosses). Mr Povey and Mis-< Owen (L)anerfy)), MraR. Jones, Mrs H. Jones (Voe) Cottage), Miss Morris, Mr H. R. Williams, MrJ.Watkin (Trewyllan), Mr Thomas (Porthywaen), Misses M and E. Edwards (Shop), Miss Roberts (Abertanat), Miss Lloyd, Miss Church (L)anybtodwe)!), Mr E. Kempster (Waen), Miss M. WiDIa.ms, Mr and the Misses M. and D. Jones (DomengastiH, LIanfechain), Mr D Evans, Messrs A. and F. and Miss Watkin. Miss Leas, and Miss Lee (Four Crosses), Mr t. and Miss A. Davies (Kilren), Miss Payne and Miss Deam (Llanymy- ne?h), Mr and Mies Pritchard (Rhysnant), Mr E T Roberts Mr Payee and Miss Jpnks (Danymynech) Mr Wilde (Handrinio), Mr and Miss Hughes (Penybont Hall), Mr and Mrs Neale, Mr a.nd Miss Pugh (L)anymynecb). Mr Thomas, Mr Frank, Mr Wil!iams, and Miss Hughes (Bw!chvcihau), Mr Sockett (Gro). Misses Roberts (Fern Brook), Mr J. Frank (Oswestry), Mr W. Roberta, Misses Evans (Four Crosses), MisaPt'itchard,Mr Wilde and others

ELLESMERE. CONCERT.—A concert was given in the Town Hall on Thursday evening in aid of the new Primitive Methodist chapel by the Romany Glee Party, which was very successful and well patronised. THE CHARlTiKS.—A meeting of the Joint Com- mittee appointed by the Urban District Council of Ellesmere and the parish of Ellesmere Rural was held in the Town Halt, EHesmere, on Wednesday. Mr B. R. C. Tower in the chair, and there were also present Messrs F. B. Owen, J. Leadsome, G. Oarke, James Kendal, S. Lea (Kinsale), James Sinclair, C. Cooke, and W. Martindale Penley, with Mr John Hood, secretary.—Mr F. B. Owen proposed, and Mr Leadsome seconded, that Mr Thomas Jones and Mr Wiltiam Carsley be appointed trus- tees for the parish of Ellesmere Rural, and that Mr John Hood for the parish of EIlesmere Urban.— The Secretary was instructed to take up the matter of Phillips' Charity and the Osbaston Charity, and to ask the Vicar and Churchwardens for a list of the benenciaries .for the charities lately distributed.—A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the proceed- ings to a close. LITERARY SOCIETY. The weekly meeting was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, the chair being taken by Mr John Hood. The attendance was good. The subject for the evening was a debate on Should Members of Parliament be Paid ? A resolution was moved by the Rev John Holland That members of parliament should receive a fair remuneration for their services." The rev. gentleman made an excellent speech, which was loudly applauded—Mr Bagnal, Jan., seconded.— Mr Lloyd moved as an amendment" That the ques- tion of payment of members be suspended until the House of Lords reformed.—Mr W. Read seconded. —The other speakers were the Rev. S. T. W. Barker, Mr G. Daviea, Mr James Bagnal, the Chairman, &c., after which Mr W. Lloyd and the Rev. J. Holland replied.—The resolution was carried by 11 votes to 9.-Next week the subject is a paper by Mr R. Bebb, The Lythe.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. MR W. FORRESTER ADDIE IN LLANERFYL. A Public meeting was held in the National School, Llangadfan, on Wednesday evening at which Mr W. Forrester Addie, according to his annual custom, since he has represented the LIan- erfyi district on the County Council, gave an account of the proceedings of that body during the past year.—The Chairman (the Rev D. C. Jones) after a few remarks cal!ed upon Mr Addie to address the meeting.—Mr Addie in his opening remarks re- ferred to the promise given to render an annual account bis of stewardship. He again appeared to fulnl that promise. The County Council had now become rather a prosaic body, so he had nothing very new or startling to tell them. The members had become better acquainted with one another and bad learnt to find out one another's good qualities, to lay aside all differences of religious and political opinions, and to work together for the good of the county. A committee had been appointed to look into the matter of the rating of the county, which was of the greatest importance. A committee had also been formed in connection with the Agricultural Rates Act, which formed the basis for the adjust- ment of that Act. The Act as it now stood could not be considered a very satisfactory one, but it was only a tern porary measure, and he felt sure the County Council would do all they could to have it made more equitable. He very much regretted that there had been anecessity for raising the County Rate from 7d. to 8d. in the pound. This was due to the increase of expenditure on tho main roads. Another committee had been appointed to attend an Agricultural Conference at the suggestion of the Cambrian Railways Company. This committee had been instrumental in reducing railway rates for agricultural produce, horses, and other live stock. Personally, be did not think they had gone by any means far enough in this direction, and he strongly urged upon the farmers, of this and other districts, the desirability of co-operation in getting their produce sect direct to large towns. Since that meeting had been announced, he had been invited to attend a meeting in London, which he hoped to be able to attend next week to discuss this matter of co-operation in country districts. If they again chose him as tbeif repre- sentative on the County Council it would give him the greatest pleasure to do all in his power to aid such a scheme. Another matter which perhaps did not directly affect this neighbourhood, in refer- ence to railway rates, was that they bad also obtained a reduction in the rates for carriage of "wintering" sheep. There bad been in some dis- tricts loud complaints against the regulations for the Suppression of sheep scab. He bad received no personal intimation from anybody in this district or he would have moved in the matter. If any one had any complaint to make, or suggestion to I offer, he hoped they would do so before the close of the meeting. Recently the Council had found, by examining some old documents, that they were not responsible for repairing the Canal approaches. This bad been done by the county for many years, but ought to have been done by the Canal Com- pany. However, the Company had now arranged to pay the Council the sum of .E66 per annum, the cost of keeping the approaches in a proper state of repair. This, although not very important, was stilt .E66 saved to the cojnty. Mr Addie then went on to refer to the steam roller now at work in the county, which, it had been stated saved jElOO in stone breaking alone; if that was so it certainly was a paying investment, though he was afraid it had nut made as much impression on the finances of the county as it had on the roads. They had not yet received the report of the committee appointed to consider the question of the main roads; he was not in favour of reducing the ex- penditure on the roads if the roads were to be left in a worse state than at present. The speaker then dettit with the income and expenditure of the county, referring to receipts from the Treasury, county rate, petty sessional fees, etc., as the in- come; and payment of police, loans, main roads, etc., as expenditure. Mr Addie then gave the amount contributed by each of the parishes of Uanerfy!, Lfangadfan and Garthbeibio, to the County Rate and Intermediate Education. They had made an attempt to get the Inland Revenue Office to make a leduction in the tax on dogs for smaH farmers, but they had not been successful so far, though they were not without hope that they might accomplish something in that direction in the future. In speaking of Technicat Education he said that the Council had established scholar- ships of J67 a year, at Aberystwyth tor farmers' sous. Up to the present they bad not been taken advantage of to any great degree, though. last year he thought there were more applicauta than there were scholarships. He also reterred to the dairy schuots at Hanbrynmair, Kerry and Mocbdre. Arrangements had been made with Lord Sudetey which enabted the Council to obtain stone from the quarry ac Penstrowed. This wa,s exceptionatty good stone, and the Council had spent .E500 upon machinery, etc., for the quarry. This was a sum of mouey to be invested for such a pur- poae, and he intended to press for a debtor and creditor account of this quarry so that they might know whether the investment was one that paid o< not.. He bad been trying to get the telegraph eystem extended to HanerfyI, and had received the unanimous support of the County Counct); he had not lost all hope of bringing it about,, yet it was very dimcult to move the Post Omce authorities in London. He had received a letter from the Local Government Board in which they stated that from returns made to them they concluded that it would not pay they would therefore require a guarantee I of ;E50 per annum for seven years. Actual receipts (except porterage) would be deducted from this I amount. They also stated that the Treasury would bear half the amount of t-he deficiency. Thus the guarantors at most would have to pay ;E25. If anyone wished to move in the matter he was pre- pared to help to find the guarantee and to aid it in evt-ry way he possibly could. He was sorry that the postal authorities took such a red-tape view of such matters. He realty thought the Government should be ready to relax these rigid ru)ea for the good of the country generally. He had been told that his return was now to be opposed by some gentleman who did not approve of their Light Railway Scheme. He was perfectly ready to explain bia own interest in the scheme. He thought ic was the best in the interests of the county in every way. He bad not a word to say against the other scheme, but he thought the county was not at present prepared to pay for one thatcost twice as much as the Welshpool and LIanfair Railway, which he considered as good as obtained. As they knew, the promoters of the latter scheme had been successful befote the Light Railway Commissioners, and not oxiy that, but he had received that morning a letter informing him that the Treasury had agreed to lend them one- fourth of the total cost of the railway (.€7,500) under Section 4 of the Light Railways Act, at the interest of 3 per cent., the lowest rate permitted by the Act (cheers). They had not yet received the actual order, but the draft of the order was nearly completed about a month ago, so that they might expect it now almost any day. And he had no doubt that once the railway was brought to Danfair (which was in itself a very good thing) it would be extended to this district, and when it came it would be an immense saving to them all, and would be of permanunt use to the surrounding neighbourhood. He looked forward hopefully to the time when railway and postal facilities would be extended to thehe parishes. He had come there that evening for two purposes. One, as he had told them, to give an account of the work done by the County Council in the past year; the other was to asK them for a renewal of the confidence which they had placed in him on two occasions. He did not know whether he was to be opposed or not, if he was opposed he would not complain, and he was perfectly ready to give an account of himself (loud cheers). If returned he would do his utmost to serve them faithfully, independently, and well (renewed cheering).—The Rev D. C. Jones briefly gave an outline of the main points of Mr Addie's speech in Welsh. Referring to the remarks made in connection with the extension of the telegraph system, he had about two years ago been in corn. munication with the postal authorities on the same subject. The guarantee required for extending the telegraph to Dangadfan was JE57, and he thought that Hangadfan would be a much more convenient centre than Llanerfyl. He again wrote shortly before Christmas, and was informed that the Parish Councils of the three parishes might combine and pay any deSciency out of the rates. He intended to call the attention of the Parish Councils to the matter.—Mr Thomas (BrynChwilod) referred tc Mr Addie's services in the past and from these augured well for the future. Mr Addie had previously been opposed and had come out victorious, and be felt sure that if he was opposed again the result would be the same, as Mr Addie was the best man they could possibly have as a representative (appfause).—Mr D. Ellis (Penan- twrch) in speaking of previous meetings said they bad been held amid sounds of battle but now all was peaceful and quiet; and the cause of the peace was the general feeling of satisfaction in the district with the way Mr Addie had represented them on the County Council. An opportunity was then given for questions or suggestions, but none were offered.—Mr R. Owen (Cann Omce) then proposed That this meeting considers Mr Addie to be a fit and proper person to represent thts division on the County Council, and that he is the best candidate we can possibly have."—This was seconded by Mr Ellis Jones (Neuaddwen), and carried unanimously.—Mr Addie then thanked the meeting for their renewed support, and said he was wilting to give any information he could; and if they were not tired of him, he was not tired of them. He had been invited to contest another district, but as long as they were faithful to him, he would be faithful to them (applause).—The Rev S. Reed, in thanking Mr Addie for his address, said that he had seen in an Oswestry paper that day that Dr. Humphreys was to oppose Mr Addie, but he was glad to find when he came up to Llangad- fan that they had not changed, and meant to stand by Mr Addie, who was recognised, even by his opponents, as one of the front rank on the Council. -Mr Hugh Jones (DanerfyI) seconded, and said that the best way to know whether their member served them well, was to read and observe his actions. He hoped there would be no reduction in the number of men working on the roadc, as he did not think that would be true economy. He would also like to call Mr Addie's attention to the very slight work which was done by the steam roller when last in this neighborhood. The work done in the lower part of the county was very aifferent. Mr Jones also spoke upon the Light Railway question, showing how nature had prepared the way for the Welsh pool route as there was no engineering dimculties in the way. If the Meifod route had been favoured by the Commissioners, it would have been impossible to bring it further than Llanfatr.—Mr Addie waa at one with Mr Jones upon the question of the maintenance of the roads and promised to call attention to the case of the steam roller. They had arranged to have a song from their old friend Mr David Roberts but he was sorry that owing to the serious illness of bis sister Mr Roberts was not able to atteud, and he felt sure they all smypatbised with him and the family in their trouble. Mr Addie then proposed a vote of thanks to the Rev D. C. Jones for presiding, Mr Owen (Cann Omce) seconded.—Mr Jones replied and the meeting terminated by the singing of Hen VVIad fy Nhadau." MACHYXLLETH. Lord Henry Vane-Tempest has been unanimously chosen by the Conservatives of MachynIIeth to re- present them in the forthcoming fight. His lordship attended a meeting of the party held in the Vane HatI on Monday evening. There was a good number of the leading Conservatives present, and the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. The meeting appointed those present a General Committee, and working committees for each ward were selected. Lord Henry made a canvass of the town the follow- ing days, and met with a flattering reception. There appears to be a desire on the part of the electors to atone for the treatment accorded to his Lordship in respect of the chairmanship of the Urba District Council, and he has met with promisee of votes and interest from a)I parties.—Mr Richard Rees,draper,was,atameeiing of the Liberals of MachynHeth, held in the Pre;.byterian schoolroom on Wednesday evening, asked to again stand, bat it is doubtful whether he wit! come forward. LLANGYNIEW AND LLANFIHANGEL. A correspondent writes: — A representative Liberal meeting was he)d at the National Schoo!, Dolanog, on Tuesday evening, Mr R. Gittins pre- siding. A hearty and unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to Mr E. Evans (L) Gartheilin, the retiring member of the County Council, for his services. Mr Gwitym Maurice Evans. GartheiHn, was unanimously adopted as the farmer and Non- conformist candidate. Mr R. Grimths, Cynhinfa, and Mr W. E. Jonea, Dotanog Mitts, were ap- pointed to convey to him the decision of the meet- ing. — According to another correspondent :— Ic was proposed by Mr Lot Williams that Mr Gwi)ym Evans be appointed. An amendment was proposed by Mr Thomas Morris that Mr Robert Gtitnths be appointed, It was agreed by a targe majority that a vote by baDot be taken. Mr Robert I Gumthd wished to withdraw his name in favour of Mr Gwilym Evans. The meeting however insisted on voting by ba!lot, and Mr Robert Grimths had a majority. Mr Robert Grimths the second time wished to withdraw in favour of Mr GwiHm Evans. lu the voting the two had the same number of votes. The meeting wished Mr Robert Grimths to be a c'tndidate-if Mr Gwilym Evans wiil n'at, come I out. It is understood that Mr Robett Griffiths will stand, and that ho win be opposed by Mr D. C. Davies, Doiwar Hall. MEIFOD. Mr Arthur Williams-Wynn. who is the present member, wit! again stand. Mr WiHiams-Wynn was returned without opposition )ast year at a. by-elec- tion. He has come to reside at Coed-y-maen. He has had great experience of public affairs in a much wider sphere the County Council as private secretary to Lord Cro8. There seems no good reason or much likelihood for the electors charging I, their opinions since he was returned without opposition a few months ago, but tve believe the seat wi)) be contested by Mr Thomas Evans, Nanty- meichaiad, although we are not aware that he has issued his address. He, of course, has not had the experience of Mr Williams-Wynn nor is he as likely to be ab)e to serve the electors of Meifod aa one who bears so we!t kuown a name. LLANFYLLIN. Mr John Lomax, the retiring member, who seeks re-election, wi)) be opposed by Mr Thorns Buck)ey Jones, draper, Paris House. Mr Jones is a member of the LIanfyHin Town Council. CARNO. Mr W. Theodore, the present member, will be opposed by Captain Adorns, who resides in the t district, and has a very strong interest in it. ABERHAFESP. Here the present member, Mr David Hamer, win be opposed by Mr R. Jones, Cwmdokin, Bettws. Mr Hamer was a resident in the district when he was ]ast returned. Since then be has given up farming and gone to live in Nowtown. Mr Jones Is a successful farmer, and a good busi- ness man and very popular, and the fact that he is in touch with the district should weigh with the electors. LLANGURIG. Mr G. Godfrey Bcwen, the present member, is to be opposed by MrJ. R Pryse, who is widely and favourably known. Mr Pryse's services would be exceedingly valuable on the County Council. LEIGH TON. Mr Arthur Vanghan retires, and Mr John Naylor, Leierhton Hall, is the only candidate in the Held. Mr Nay !or, who has a large stake in the county, wi)! be a valuable addition to the CounciL WELSHPOOL. Mr W. A. Rogers, member for the Llacerchydol Ward, retires, and Captain Audley Love!! has issued his address. now resides at Llanerchydol Hall, and his interest in the Ward would make him a most desirable member. The members in the other Wards offer themselves for re-election. In several districts there wit! be no contest, in some the candidates have not been chosen. The nomination takes place next week, and the election I on Saturday, 6th March.

BERRIEW SCHOOL BILL. REJECTION OF THE SCHEME. In the House of Lords on Thursday the Arch- ) bishop of Canterbury moved—" That an humMe 1 address he presented to Her Majesty praying her to withhotd her assent from a scheme for the management of the Berriew School, in the County of Montgomery." The Archbishop then brieuy reviewed the history of the school with the object of showing that it had alwaye been a Church school. It seemed to him (the Archbishop) that when they put all the facts together, namely the date of the foundation and the character of the trustees to whom the foundation was nrst entrusted, and the history of the school ever aince. down to the year 1819, when it was brought before the Court of Chancery, and then was treated aa un- doubtedly a Church school without any question by the then Master of the Rolls—it seemed to him that that was enough in itseif to justify him in asking the House not to rob the Church of a school which had belonged to it for so long. But he had one thing further to say. There was the fact that there wasa precedent in what was done jnst five years ago in the case of the Barkisland scheme, which rested on precisely the same ground—namely, no words in the original foundation assigning the school to the Church of England. The House then decided that the fact that no words could have been thtll inserted, but that the school had been a Church school ever since, was sumnieut to set aeide that technicality, and rejected the scheme, ft seemed to him that what was done in that case was a fair pro- cedent to quote when he asked their Lordships to do the same thing for this school ac Berriew. They could not afford in these days to part with Church Schools if they could he!p it. Berriew School was not a very important one. It was a small one, but still it belonged to the Church on all principles of equity so far as he could see, and he thought that to be consistent the House ought to treat it as the Barkisland School scheme was treated nve years ago. Those were the plain reasons why he asked that an address should be presented .to her Majesty in the terms of his motion. He felt that it would be rather hard if on a. mere technical point such as that in this caae the Church at Berriew should lose the school, which it had been using and wording for so long a time, and he hoped their lordships would not think him unjust in claiming that what had for ao long been considered Church property should not be taken away without very much stronger reason than had as yet been given for it.— The Earl of Kimberley said the Chanty Commis- sioners were bound to determine the denominational character of the school only where there were regu- lations laid down by the founder requiring that to be done, and no regulations of that kind had been laid down in the present case. The scheme came before their Lordships from a body expressly appointed to consider such matters—it might almost be called a quasi-judicial body, and it was neither decorous nor desirable that its decision should be set aside in their Lordships' House on data that noble Lords had no proper opportunity of examining.—The Duke of Devonshire denied that the present Education Department were responsible for this scheme, which had been adopted in 1894. It was clear that the facts now before their lord- ships were not brought under the notice of the Charity Commissioners when framing the scheme, or of the Education Board when approving of it.— Lord Colchester having spoken. Lord HerscheII pointed out that there were 388 electors in the parish in which this school was situated, and 340 of them had petitioned in favour of the scheme of the Charity Commissioners. He did not thick it was to the advantage of the Church that local feeling should he aroused by the action of that House. } He admitted there were precedents, but they had entered on a practice which led to the destruction of the Endowed Schools Act.— The Marquis of Salisbury, referring to Lord Herschell's speech, said the nobte lord seemed to think the power given to the House of refusing a scheme was actually futile and useless, and said that it was for the purpose of seeing that the Charity Commissioners had obeyed the directions of the law. The duty of seeing that was cast upon the Privy Council, and after they had determined that a scheme was in accordance with the Act then came the decision of the two Houses of Parliament. The object of this power of rejection was to pre- vent educational reform from being turned into machinery for ecclesiastical confiscation. There had always been a tendency in that direction—a, tendency to make the necessity for educational reform a plea for transferring the endowments of the Church of England to another Church of a theor- ? etical and iil-denned character, and it was to pre. vent this that the power was given to prevent what he might call an unsectarian Church from having the privilege of plundering its more wealthy neigh- bour. It appeared to him (the noble Marquis) that this was clearly a. case where there had been an attempt to alienate an -endowment which had ever belonged to the Church of England.—The Hoaae divided, with the following'rescit:—For the motion 53, against 16, majority 37.—The motion was then agreed to.

V. -M1 y R. I 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THR SoCTH WALES BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDKRS By MAJOK M PKYCR-JoNKs, \<.P Commanding. 19th February, 1898. NEW COMPANY.—Authority has been received from the Secretary of Sm)e f"r A ar for the forma- tion of a Company at Tow\n, in Merioneth, to form part. of the BattaHon Letter Nn. V511- dated at the War OtEce 10th Fohraary, 1898. OFFICERS.- Lieut E WKn'khy wit' be transferred from"B"C"mp..nyto thu Company about to be formed at Towyn from this date. STRUCK OFF.—The undermentioned are struck off the strength of the ButtaHon from this date :— A" Company No 53 Pte B/'own, 28 Pte Morgan, 16 Pte Grimths, and 23 Pte Prvce. B Company No 260 Pte 0!iver. 316 Pte Bt\'an, 277 P;e Hamer, 322 Pte Owen, 317 Pte Gtove., 306 Pte Bel.llett, 45 Pte Murris. 184 Pte GOddwin, 68 Pte GritHths, 399 Pte Groves. "C" Company: No 230 Pie Jones, 154 Pte MiHs.159 Pte Roberts. "D"Company: No 368 Pte Edwards, 398 Pte Matthews, and 371 Pte R WiHiams. STRENGTH.—The undermentioned having been enro!)ed are taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to Companies, and ahotted Regimental numbera as stated against their names:—"B" Company No 405 A IngHs, 413 R I1 Roberts, and 414 S Trenchard. D" C.'mpany No 401 J R Stephens, 402 R Grimths, 403 D W Lewis, 404 W R James, 406 J Price (Danta'r Del achment), 407 E Jones, 408 H Evaus, 409 H Davies, 410 K Roberts, 411 J H Norman, and 412 E Evans. CORRECTION.—So much of Battalion orders of 18th December. 1E97, as refers to No 315 Pte Roberts and No 376 Pte Regan are hereby cancelled and in the same orders for No 149 Pie Evans read"95"PteEvans. BAND.—No 413 Pte Roberts and No 414 Pte Trenchard are posted to the Band from tHis date. BuGLK&.—No 387 Bugler J D Jones will join the ranks as Pnvnte from this date. LECTURE.—The Adjutant will deliver a lecture on The attack at Machyntteth, on Saturday next, at 5 p.m. CacRCH PARADK.—There will be a parade for Divine service at MachynDeth at 10.30 a.m., to- morrow. The Battalion Band witl attend. PARADES.—As follows during the ensuing week will be for rinc exercises: -At Newtown, on Monday and Wednesday, at 8.15 p.m.; recruits on Tuesday and Friday, at 8.15 p.m. At Welshpooi, on Tuesnay and Friday, at 8 p.m. recruits on Monday and Wednes- day, at 8 p.m. At Machynlleth, on Tuesday and Friday, at 8 p m.; recruits on Monday and Thurs- day, ot 8 p.m. At Corris, on Saturday, at 2.30 p.m. No member can attend Company drills until be has attended at least six rifle exercise drills this season. By Order, C. WALKER, Captain, Adjutant 5th V.B. South Wales Borderers.

CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY LOCAL EXAMINATION. The class lists of the above examination have just been published. All th" candidates at the, Newtown Centre, who have been taught at the various Intermediate Schools, have passed the ex- amination. Their names are as foUows: Girle (over 14). S. Owen, MachynHeth. Boys: 3rd otasw honours. A. N. Davies, Newtown, satisfied the examiners. D. S. Evans, Newtown; G. E. M. Woosnam, Newtown; A. G. Reed Danfair. Over 14, G. T. B. Edwards, Newtown; T. Evana, New- town; A. Ford, Newtown ;J. W. Earner, Newtown, E. Jones, Ma.cbynHeth.

PERSONAL. Mr Gtadatone was to leave Cannes on Wednesday. Archdeacon Thomaa went into residence at the canonry, St Aaaph, on Friday. The Dean of St Asaph (Dr Watkin Williams) left St Asapb on Thursday for a three months' holiday. Me has gone to Algiers. The Vicar of Rhy) (the Rev Dan Edwards) ianow convalescent, and started for the Riviera on Monday. The Duke of Westminister is still suffering from the effects of a coid. and on the advice of Dr Dobie, of Chester, has gone to Torquay for a week or a fortnight. Captain W. C. N. Hasting!, of the Montgomery- shire Militia has been appointed an inspector of the Sierra Leone Frontier poiice. The Bishop of Bangor passed a good night oa Sunday, and, according to the buHetin issued next morning, he was progressing most favourably. The bulletin ot Tuesday morning was again most favourable. The bulletin issued on Thursday stated that the Bishop of Bangor, although st.Ul seriously ill, had had a fair night, and waM gradually improving. The arrangements for Mr Gtadatone's return in- cludes a stay of two days at Calais. Dr Habershon .states that the right hon gentleman's condition hat) mproved by his sty at Cannes, and that hie departure was decided upon in consequence of reports of mild weather on the south cost of England. The Queen has commanded a Welsh Choir to give a concert at Windsor Castle next Tuesday night. The perfoymaoce will be under the dnection of Sir Walter Parratt, Her Majesty's Master of Music, and will take place in St. George's Hall. which is to be prepared for the occasion. The Choir will, it is be- lieved, consist of about seventy voices. Mrs Gutly held a reception on Wednesday night, which was attended by the Turkish Ambassador, the Spanish Ambassador, the Swedish Minister, several members of the Government, and many members of both Houses of Parliament. Major E. Pryce-Jonea, M.P., was one of the company. Major Pryce-Jones voted with the Government in the division on Mr Lawson Watton's amendment to the address on the Indian Frontier question, which was negatived by 311 votes to 208.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Announced in our Advertising Columns. FEBRUARY. 21 Special Meeting of Montgomery County Council Town HaH, Wetshpoot. 21 SaJe of Farm and Premises, Pantmawr," at the Royat Oak Hotei, Wetshpoo!, by Messrs Morris, Marshal, and Poole 21 Special Sate of Cart Horses. We!shpoo! Smith- field, by Meaara Morris, Marshall and Poole 22 Sale of Horses, Carts, &c., at Newtown, Messrs Cooke Bros. 22 Lecture at the Assembly Rooms, Aberystwyth, in aid of the funds of the Free Library 22 Montgomeryshire Winter Assizes at Welshpool 22 Hunt Dinner at the Lion Hotel, Hanymynech. 23 Annual Ploughing Matches at Trefeglwya 24 Opening of New Rooms at the Oswestry Con- servative Ctub 24 Sate of Property, at the Elephant and Castio Hotel, Newtown, by Messrs Cooke Bros. 24 "The Sign of the Cross" at the Town Hall, We!sbpool. 25 The Sign of the Cross at Xewtown MARCH. 3 and 4 Sale of Household Furniture, at No. 2, Rhianfa. Towyn, by Messrs R. GiHart and Soms 4 Sale of Househo)d Furniture, at Short Bridge Street, Hanidtoes, by Messrs Whitiield and Batho 9 Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock, &c., at Kingswood, Chirbury. by Messrs P. Wi!sc* Jones and Co. 9 to 11, and 16 to 18 Frank Lloyd's Great March Horse Sates. APRIL. 21 Sale of Work Kerry Baptist ChapeL JULY. 28 Atberbury and District Flower Show In Lotow Park. AUGPST. 4 Welsh pool Show and Fete 25 Kerry Ftower Show and Sports.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGE8. AND DEA TUB. MARRIAGE. WATXiNS—NoTT.—On February 16th, at St. Augustine's Church, Grove Park, London, S.E., by the Rev W. BIackmore, M.A., Vicar, (nude of the bride), assisted by the Rev. F. W. Helder, M.A., and the Rev. J. C. GUI, M.A., Williaot Watkins, solicitor, Newtowa, to Ellen Louise, daughter of the late William Nott, of Hamptot Park, Bristol. DEATHS. HuTCHEON.—February 3rd, James Hutcheon, Pen- rallt Hall, Llanidloes, aged 85. MoR&AN.—February 4th, Ann, widow of John Morgan, Aberdeunant, Hauidloes, aged 62. Owt:x.—February 4th, Evan Owen, late of Garth, Bettws, aged 68. Printed and published by SAMUEL SALTER &Ed DAYiD ROWLANDS, at their Printing Onice, 21, Berriew Street, Welshpoo!, in the County Of Montgomery. Also published by J. DENLZY SFNKCE&, at their Branch OQice, Chalybeate St., Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan.— FebrMry 19, 1898

OSWESTRY. THE CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS AMBULAXCE CLASS. —A meeting to form a class in order to compete for a chalienge shield in May was held at the Cambiia.n Railway Station on Tuesday night.—Mr C. S. Dennisa, General manager of the Railway presided and Mr J. D. Andrew, the hon secretary, And Dr Bei-esford, the instructor, were present.— The Chairman said they must thank Dr Beresford for coosemiug to again conduct the clasa, and he trusted the men in the traffic department, equally with those of the locomotive department, would attend md show their appreciation of Dr Beresford's kindness. It was contemplated making Oswestry an ambuianca centre for teams fi'om EHeamere, Oswestry, Welsh pool, Moat Lane, Llanidloes, Aberystwyth, Barmouth and Portmadoc, and this would have the effect of keeping the class in closer touch with the Central Association, and would be a great advantage to the work of the classes con- nected with the Company. He wished the class a successful year.—Dr Bereaford then gave his nrst lecture. OSWESTRY DISPENSARY ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting in connection with the above excellent institution was held on Monday, at the Dispensary, the Vicar of Oswestry (the Rev Norma'i <'git vy) presiding. There were also present: Mr George Owen, Mr W. FIetcher Rogers, and F. G. Batter Swece. with Mr Be,.kett, secretary. The balance sheet for the past year was read by the secretary, showing that on the honorary fund account the total receipts for the year bad been JE234 19s 3d and the expenditure JE219 lla 3d, leaving a balance in hand of J615 8s. On the free members' account the total receipts for the year were JE259 8a 8d, including a balance from the previous year of JE72 6a; the payments amounted to .61*74 Os 3d, leaving a balance of JE85 8s 5d.—On the motion of Mr George Owen, seconded by Mr BuIIer Swete, the accounts were adopted.—Mr Fletcher Rogers said hn should like to ask the representatives of the Press to call the attention of the public tothedecreaaeia the annual subscriptions under the bead of honorary fund account. He thought every effort should be made to iceep up the fund, and, if possible, to increase it. It had fatten by some four guineas, being in 1896 J654 6s and in the past year only .E50 4s. One eabscriber bad died and others had,. decreased their annua) subscriptions—Mr Butler Swete suggested that Miss Wright, of Hatston, be invited to become & yearly subscriber, and it was decided that she be communicated with on the subject by the secretary. -Mr F!"tcher Rogers said the institution was doing a great deal of good and waa deserving of every support.—Mr Butler Swete: We could not do without it; it is one of the most charitable institutions we have in Oswestry (hear, hear).— The Secretary observed that there were tnder the head of free members' accoxnt 50 more members remaining on the books than in previona years. He then read the committee's annual report. Thatthe advantages of the Dispensary were appreciated was shown by the fact that there was a larger number of patien's on the booka on December 31st last, than had been known for several years past. Th<'re had also been an increase in the contributiona from the same aonrce during the year. Scarlet iever and influenza had been prevalent together at the same time. This bad entailed a large amount of labour on the part of the medical men. Treat. ment at an early stage had, no doubt, prevented the spread of the disease, and its developement into its more serious form. In each cases the Dispensary must be a great boon to the patients. They owed deep gratitude to the medical omcera 1 r their unstinted and valuable services to the institution, and for which* they accepted only such rmnunera.tion as from tiote to time the funds would a:low. The Committee had pleasure in being able t i--j year to recommend that the sum of .615 be voted to the account to pay for drugs and o her necessary appliances. A great deal might h :<aid in recommendation of the Dispensary, and if might be mentioned that there were no less than 1.5'JO )ndividua)a in the town and neighbourhood tfho might avail themselvea of treatment in the e artier stages of sickness at such cost as would be pa-ttty within the reach of the workmg classes. Tfw report also mentioned that the members who r. t.red by rotation were, Mr J. R. Baroea, Mr J. Humphreys, Mr A. Wynne Corrie. and Mr S. I) ttne, who were eligible for re-election, and the (; .tH'nitteo recommended their re-appointment. T tJommitree also begged to thank the auditors, 11, Gecrge Owen and Mr W. H. G. Weaver for ttm'r services.—On the motion of Mr FIetcber Itoavrs, seconded by Mr Buller Swete the report wn" adopted, and the recommendations contained iLl r agreed tù, the only alteration being the 8Ilil.¡ itution of the name of Mr FIctcber Rogers, fur that of Mt Weaver, as co-auditor with Mr George Owen.-This was all the business, and the mf'l iill{ terminated with a vote of thanks to the VI "r for presiding. SCHOOL BOARD.—TUESDAY. indent: Mr Geo Owen (chairman), the Reva Ogilvy (vice.chairman), T.Redfern, J. J. renter. Messrs W. Martin, and T. H. Hignett; wi,i. Mr J. C. Bull (cterk), and Mr R. T. Gongh (3ttOliciance omoer). APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT MISTRESS. T'iR Rev T. Redfern reported that the sub-com- P\ I: 'e Ílad gone through the testimonials of Miss E t!)e outy applicant for the post of assistant r :). t the Board School, and agreed to appoint },r ar a salary of .E45 a year. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Mr <T 1!1gh read hia monthly report, showing that tht< attendance at the elementary schools i,, r.,d h during the paat four weeks had been to Hickness and sanitary authority 14 r, Detail: Board Schools: Boys, nnm- b, ..<) the books 192, present at &u 179, times open 4.J, m e'age 152; git is, on the books 179, present at a, I i58. 'imes cpeu 40, average 135; infanta, on the b,"K 220, present, at all 161, timesopen 4U,average 126. St. Oswald's National: Boys, on the books Itj7, preiOt:'nt at alt 142, timea open 24, average 125; 91, i-. "n the books 131, preaentat all 111, times 24, average 90; infants, on the books 147, p ;k" t at a!) 104, times open U, average 26. (.;1, ¡ Fieida Mixed, on the books 113, present at a 96. timea open 39, average 83. Trinity National 8 ) Mixed, on the books 228, present at all 213 open 40, average 175; infants, on the L", 184, presect at all 150;times open 40, average li3. Roman Catholic: Mixed, on the books 86, rn sont at all 80, times open 38, average 70. Grand tot'i,l, u)j the books 1,647, present at all 1,394, average 1,165.—In repty to the Rev Mr Poynter, Hr (:loa, h said there was an increase of the number o" the books daring the month.—MrPoynteraaked if there was any improvement in the sending of children to school on Wednesdays, and Mr Gough replied in the amrmative; he had looked after several Wednesday cases and found on inquiry from the teachers that the children were now attending schaol on the Wednesday. DRAWING EXAMINATION. Mr Hignett stated that Mr Redfern aud he were present at the recent drawing examination, and it was very satisfactory. FRENCH CLASS. The Clerk reported that in response to the ad- vertisement asking for names of persons desirous uf joining a French class at the evening ctafsea, 13 answers had been received from wilting pupUa, nine of whom were pupil teachers.—Mr Puynter said the question now was whether the Board thought 13 a sumcient number to commence with. He thought it was, and moved that they advertise For a teacher.— Mr Ogilvy asked how long it waa proposed to keep the classes open, and Mr Poynter said there was no statement in the 13 repHes as to whether they would be witling to attend through- out the summer.—Mr Redfern suggested that it was not worth while to start the classes this year, so near the end of the school year; he should be glad to support the proposition at the beginning of the next reboot year.—Mr Poynter said they couid not put in the required number of attendances to secure the grant from the Department this season they could, of course, form the class irrespective of this.—The Clerk pointed out that they would get no grant for the pupil teachers in any event, and they numbered nine out of 13; it was contrary to the regulations of the Department.—Mr Martin asked if it would not be the wisest plan to make the teaching of French a special subject for the next season.—The Chairman said he felt quit** dis- posed to try the experiment, irrespective of getting any grant.—Mr Poynter said to test the feeling of the Board he would move that they advertise for a teacber with a view to the class.- M r Ogilvy seconded this.—Mr Redfern said he should not vote against it, and he certainly should not vote for it. He did not think it was an over- whelming necessity that they shoutd have this French class at the present time they would get no grant in respect of it, and they were beginning at a very awkward time—right in the middle of the winter session. If they were prepared to go on with the classes right through the year he should support it.—Mr Poynter: I had no other intention than that.—Mr Redfern We should combine other subjects and continue the classes through the year.—The Chairman We have got a Board School and I think we should make it as perfect as we can, and I certainly think that the French language is a very important one com- mercially. I feel very strongly in favour of a French class.—Mr Redfern thought they were going outside their code he must say they were opening a very wide door.—Mr Poynter said it was because he thought they should open a very wide door that he had proposed it.—The Clerk pointed out that the establishment of the class would necessitate the re-modelling of the school teaching time table.—Mr Hignett thought it was not likely that the young people would attend the class during the summer months, and that it would be a mistake to start with, the prospect of the attend- ance falling off.—Mr Redfern suggested that extra classes for French be etarted and kept up for the three months of March, April and May, but at the same time he repeated that they were getting out- side their code and starting a ntw thing altogether. -Mr Poynter moved a resolution embodying Mr Redfern's suggestion, and that the Clerk write to the Education Department to ask if .hey would raise any objection to it.—The proposition was aeconded and agreed to.-It was also decided, after a short diacuaaion, that a teacher of French be advertised for, and the Chairman and Vice-Chair- man and Mr Poynter were appointed a committee to receive the applications and make the appoint. ment.—Mr Ogilvy raised the question as to whether the pupils should be charged a fee or wh< 'her the instruction should be free, and on the motion of Mr Poynter, seconded by the Chairman, it was decided that no fee be charged. MISCELLANEOUS. The Board approved the revised syllabus of religious instruction in the Board &choo!, and it was decided that Reginald Gibbon, now in receipt of.E10 a year, should be invited to become a pupit teacher at a salary of JB15 a year. An application was read from Mr J. H. Da.vies, assistant master in the Board School, for an increase in salary. The Clerk stated Mr Daviea was appointed on the 14th August, 1894, at a salary of JE70, and received an increase of J65 on the 18th February, 1896. He was second, and certincated master.—As the matter was not on the agenda it. was decided that it be deferred to the next meeting for consideration.— This was all the business. COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—ANNUAL MEETING. THE LATE CAMBRIAN RAILWAY ACCIDENT. The annual meeting in connection with the above institution was held on Saturday afternoon at the Cottage Hospital, under the presidency of the Mayor (Dr Aylmer Lewis). There were also present the Rev T Redfern, Colonel Barnea, Messrs George Owen, Fletcher Rogers, C S Denniss, E BroughaII. F G BaHer Swete (treasurer), M B Law- ford (secretary).—The Mayor opened the meeting by reading a letter from toe chairman of the Cam- brian Railways Company acknowledging the valuabfe services afforded by Miss Scott and the medical and nurses of the instItution to the sufferers in the unfortunate accident on the railway near Welshampton in June last, and intimating a donation of j625 to the funds of the hospital. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Mayor, in moving that the Bishop of St Asaph be appointed a visitor, that Eari Brownlow be elected president, and Lord Hariech vice-presi- dent, referred in eulogistic terms to the last-named nobleman. There was no one, he said, who took a greater interest in the institution than did his lordship, and he (the mayor) was sorry he was not with them that day (hear,bear).—Mr GborereOwen seconded the resolution, which was unanimously carried.—The retiring members of the committee, the Rev Norman Oariivy, the Rev T. Redfern, and Messrs A. Wynne Corrie andE. Broughall were re- elected, on the proposition of Mr Fietcher Rogers, seconded by Mr Buller Swete. TREASURER'S REPORT. Mr Buller Swete, in presenting his annual report, said he was glad to inform them that this year they had a satisfactory balance sheet as compared with that of last year, when they had an adverse balance of over JE87, which, thanks to the generosity of the Oswestry people, was paid off within a fortnight (applause). Not only was there a balance of JE178 18s ICd in hanù, but the subscriptions showed an increase of .616, the donations .678, offertories JE21, boxes and cards J69, nursing .6130, in-patients .649, and interest zC4, making a total increase of J6307. The increase under some of the headings was due to the generosity and libera)ity of the people of Royton, who were most kind at the time of the recent railway accident. They received .612 from Royton Parish Church, and .635 14s from the Nonconformist Cbwrches of Royton (applause). He thought they were well repaid, so far as money went, for what they did for the district of Royton, which was the greatest sufferer by the accident referred to. A!J those connected with the in- stitution did their best to alleviate the sufferings of the injured, and the people of Royton had shown their appreciation of it in a practical manner (hear, hear). He should not forget to point out that the cost of maintenance had also increased during the year to .61,083 12s 3d, as against .61,016 15s in 1896. Altogether the report, he thought, was a very satisfactory one (hear, hear).—The Mayor moved the adoption of the report, and Colonel Bames having seconded the resolution, it was carried.— On the motion of Mr Ftetcher Rogers, seconded by Mr BuIIer Swete, the thanks of che meeting were passed to the promoters of the cycle parade carnival in aid of the funds of the institution, the Mum realised being .633 5s 2d. VOTES OF THANES. Mr C. S. Denniss moved a hearty vote of thanks to the medical officers for their services during the year. It afforded him the greatest possible pleasure to move the resolution. Daring the past year, he thought he might say unfortunately—and they would readily understand what he meant bv that- he had had occasion to pay frequent visits to the hospital consequent upon the Welshampton railway accident, and opportunities were thus afforded him in many ways of observing the remarkably efficient and very careful attention bestowed upon the sufferers and patients in the institution. He might be allowed to say that the unremitting care of all the medical gentlemen in connection with that most lamentable affair at Welshamptf. was distinctly conspicuous, and from other information which he had it was abundantly clear that it was only an indication of the general attention and care which the patients received from the medical officers (hear, hear).—The motion was seconded by Mr Buller Swete and was carried unanimous)y.- -The Mayor, in replying on behalf of his colleagues and himself, said it had been the pride of his life to be associated with the institution, and to all the medical staff the work was entirely one of love; and no one was more devoted to the interests of the hospital than the membeis of the medical profession (hear, hear). They had been well backed up by Mr Swete, and had they known he had such a large balance in band they would have invented a way of spending it (laughter).—Colonel Barnes moved a vote of thanks to the Ladies' Corn. f mittee, (-ornprising the followiyjg-Miqs Stanford, Mrs A. Wynne Corrie, Mrs R. G. Venables, Mr W. F Rogers. MissL«mrueviHe, and Miss Lntener.— The Rev T. Redfern seconded the motion, which was agreed to. The Rev T. Redfern next moved a (If to the alld They had had a. mom -xceHent report and balance sheet.. The institution )a.8t. year pa'sed through a Cl'i"i8, which was sufficient to prove to the public that was able to cope with an extraprdinHry pressure that might be brought upon its require- ments, a great deal of which was doubtless due to the secretary and treasurer for the way in whieh they had managpd the affHoirs of the hOHpilal (hear. hea,r).—The Mayor, in seconding the resc)ution, eulogised the able management of the secretary and treasurer.—The motion was agreJI to and was suit-ably acknowledgt..d.N,fr Fletcher Rogers pro- posed a vote of thanks to Miss Scott, the lady superintendent, for her unremitting care of the patients daring the year. The romatks he had w-ade with reference to the, medc¡;.1 officerL4 applied also to the attention which liSB Seott bestowed niht a't<* day for weeks upon the suffering in the recent ini.way accident (hear. hear and applaa-e). -Mr Broughall seconded the proposition and it was eartily carried, and the meeting terminated.

LLANFYLLIN. MYLLIN LITERARY SociETY.—On Wednesday evening this society held a debate on the foUow- ine: subject, Which element in poetry appeals most strongly to the heart—sadness or joy." The openers were-for sadness, Miss E. L. Bryan and Mr David Thomas, and for joy, Messrs H. M. Watkins and E. M. Watkins. The latter took the place of Mr John Bryan, who was absent. There was a slight majority in favour of sadness. THE MYLLIN CHOIR.—PRESENTATION.—As we brie8y announced in our last issue the members of the MytHn Choir, subscribers, and friendaassemMed in the Town Hal) yesterdny week for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr Thomas Price and Mr Niehotas Bennett Edwards on their retirement from their positions as conductor and accompanist of the choir. Amongst those present were—Mr Ellis Roberts (presiding), the Rev T Jones (rector), Mr John Jones, J.P Miss Lyddiatt, Miss Ryle, Miss Bryan, Misses Watkins, Miss Jones (Temperance Hote)), Mr and Mrs J T Evans, Mr and Mrs W L Williams, Messrs Richard Evans, Simon Bryan (hon sec), John Bryan, R A Bryan. John EHis, T Price. N B Edwards, T E George, J P Williams, H Phipps, D T Davies. H F WiUiams, T B Jones, James Lee, J W Edwards, and m,Lny others.—The Chairman in opening the proceedings said Mi Price had led the choir from victory to victory and had takes prizes from some of the best choirs, and he and Mr Edwards were always punctual and faithful, and when it became known last year that Mr Price and Mr Edwards were resigning their positions as con- ductor and accompanist, it was felt by the com- mittee that they would like very much to make a presentation to them as a mark of respect. They decided so give an address and a cheque to Mr Price, and an address and some books (of his own selection) to Mr Edwards. The chairman then read two letters he had received, one from the Rev. J. C. Jones and one from Mr Percy E. Watkins (a member of the choir) expressing their great regret at being unable to be present. He than catled upon Mr Bryan to make the presentation to Mr Price -Mr S. Bryan said that the choir had done wonders since Mr Price bad been its conductor, as it bad done before under Mr WiHiams. He then read the address, which recited the honours gained by the choir under Mr Price's direction, and remarked that be had always been most assiduous in his effurta to encourage the development of the musical taient of the town,especia!)y when observed in young singers. Mr Bryan then presented him wic,h a cheque.—Mr Price, who was warmly cheered on rising, spoke in Wetsh, and said it was impossi- ble for him to forget the kindness of the people of LIanfyUin. He was gtad to hear them giving him the character they gave him in the address, and he should like in his heart to repay eveiybody for the help they had given him. They had been kind to him as a town.—The Chairman then called upon Mr Davies, the successor of Mr Price as conductor of the choir, to make the presentation of an address to Mr Nicholas Edwards.—Mr D T Davies, in suitaMe terms, did so, and read the address, which testined to his ability as pianist and organist, and expressed their appreciation of the faithfulness which he at all times showed during the long period he was connected with the choir, the suc- cess of which in its many competitions was to a great degree due to the faithful discharge of the duties he was kind enough to undertake. Mr Davies then handed Mr Edwards the address d,nd books.— Mr Edwards made an appropriate repty, and said it was extremely dimcult for him to find words to thank them for their kindness. He always felt as an accompanist that it was a great privilege to be an accompanist to a good choir like Llanfyllin Town Choir, he always found great pleasure in coming to the practices, he felt he did not deserve what had been said, and he could only say he felt very giate- ful to them all (cheers).—Mr J. P. WiDiams, Mr John Jones and the Rev T. Jones, Rector, all bore testimony to the value of the services rendered by the recipients of the presentations.

WHITTINGTON. A DANCE in connection with the Female Friendly Society took place on Thursday night in the National Schools, and was well attended. The music was supplied by Mr Tims's Band from Oswestry. N?EW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—Opening S8r. vicMS in connection with the New Congregational Church at Whittington were celebrated on Thurs- day. A well attended public meeting was held in the afternoon in the new building, Mr Philip MinshalI,thesecreLarytothebui]ding fund,stated that the total cost of the church had been .E580. Towards this sum the treasurer had received .E382 2s 5d, having a dencit of about .E200. Assiptance in other ways by friends included the gif of an Am' rican organ by Mr and Mrs Carr; and a Commnnioa service by Mr David Charles. Mr J Charles gave lamps, and the children of Mr Winiams, of Drenewydd, presented a pulpit Bible in memory of their grandfather. Among those who took part in the proceedinga were the Rev T Townsend and Mr H E Rogers (Shrewsbury), the Rev D C Edwards, and the Rev David Jones. Tea was served in the old chapel at the close of the afternoon meeting, and in the evening the dedica- tion service was hetd at which the Rev T Nicbolson (Bromley, Kent), presided.

WEST FELTON. PiGRON SHOOTING.—A very successful pigeon shoot, promoted by Mr H. Wilde, of the Punch Bowt Hote), Wett Fetton, was held on Thursday in a field near the hotel. The day wa& fine, with a bright clear atmosphere, and there was a good supply of pigeons. There wpi8 a fair number of gtins, and some capital sport was witnessed. Three sweepstakes and a -E6 prize was shot for in the presence of a considerah)p number of spectators. During the afternoou tuncheon was served at the Punch Bowl, a good number of visitors sitting down to a capital repast p<ovided by host and hostess Wilde. ————

FORDEN. DiocESAN INSPECTION. This school maintains its very high character. In each group the children did remarkably well, and reflect great, credit upon their teachers. The slate and paper work was very good. The range of subjects in groups 2 and 5 was b, no meanb con6ned, and in- cluded, in addition to the usua) subjects, the Re- formation period of the history of the Church of Er.gtand; yet the written answers to the questions, and the genera) holding up of hands in the ora) part of the examination, and the correct and in- tetHgent answer} given, showed that each fuhjcct bad been thorough )y studied. The tone and dis- ciptine is very. good, and the genera) character of religions knowledge exceHent. A. FitCLD, Hon. Diocesan Inspector for the R. Deanery of Mont- gomery." ————

TBEWERN. A. PROLIFIC Bow.—A sow belonging to Mr D. Jehu, Piough Inn, recently brought a litter of 22 pillS, but unfortunately only 9 remain a)ive. THE CoMMfTTKB of the recent dance held in Tre- wern schoolroom met on Monday evening to audit the accounts presented by Mr R. Edwards, hon. secretary, and a balance in hand of over JB5 was shown. As the dance turned out such a success, it is hoped it will be established a* an annual afhir. ———

NEWTOWN. ODDFELLOWS.—The annual financial meeting of the Cambrian Lodge was held at the Lodge Room, Unicorn Hotel, on Monday last, when there was a very large number of members present. The balance sheet for the past year was submitted by the auditory Messrs J. Edwards and J. Bennett. and their report was adopted, on the motion of Mr Wm. Lewis, seconded by Mr Howard Jones. The statement submitted showed that the funds of the society were in a very flourishing condition, and that although there had been a good deal of sick ness amongst the members during the past year, still a large increase had been made to the society's funds, which now amount to over JE1,900. The Secretary, Mr F. W. Cooke, read a statement, showing the financial position of the Lodge at thp last quinquennial returns, which, when compared with the present returns shows a very large increase in the varions funds belonging to the society.

BISHOP'S CASTLE. COUNTY COURT.—THURSDAY. Before His Honour Judge Harris Lea. A number of cases were entered for hearing, the undefended ones were disposed of by the Registrar, Mr H. S. NewiH, prior t;) the sitting of the Judge. APPLICATION.—Roberts v. Vaugban: Mr C. S. Pryce, of Montgomery, on behalf of the defendant applied for an adjournment, and put in doctor's Ctirnficate as to the defendant's inability to attend. -Mr <. Weyman for the plaintiff applied for costs after a long argument.—His Honour granted the application, the question of costs being reserved. THE SLANDER ACTtOM—QUESTION OF COSTS.— Mr C. B. Cottam appeared for the plaintiff Gougb, and Mr C. S. Pryce, Montgomery, for the defendant Edwards.—After hearing addresses from each solicitor, His Honour said that he could'not give the plaintiff the costs of the action, thus leaving each party to pay their own costs in the case Edwards v. Gough for 20s, the value of the fowl in despate. He ordered the payment for witnesses but no Court fees. There were no other ca<es of interest. ————

MONTGOMERY. The most distingue bicycle is the Eli'wick." List, and all particulars f'om the sole agent, Higham, Beniew Street, Welahpool. [Advt.

LLANGADFAN. ,CONCERT.—A concert in aid of the National School was held on Friday the llth Inst. The following was the programme:—Song, 0 wert thou in the cold blast," school children; song, "Felly" Mr D. Roberts, song, "I'm a merry Zingara" Miss F. Harris; recitation, "Y ddau ddafn Evan )T. Arthur song, Golomen Wen Miss S. A. Jones; comic song, Saturday (encored) Mr Tom Asttey; song, The missing boat" Scholars; song, Cann Omce Railway (encored), Mt D. Roberts; song, Molly and I and the baby Mr Tom Astley, encore, "I can't change it recitation, "Gair o gynghor" Annie WiHiams; song, Paham ma'e Dei mor hir yn dod Miss F. Harris; song, Y gardotes fach Miss S. A. Jones, encore, Yn iach t ti Gymru comic song, Cl tra Nolau's Ball" (encored) Mr Tom Astley recitation, "Sessiwn yn Nghymru" Edward Jones; song, Crrn y Glyn" Margarat I. Pryce; song, Merch facb net" Mr D. Roberts, encore, Ymweliad Tywysog Cymrn song, The bell is a'ringing for Sarah (encored) Miss F. Harris; song," Johnnie (encored) Mr Tom Astley Hen Vlad fy Nhadau. The Rev D. C. Jones presided, the accompaniments were played by Messrs E. Roberts and T. Tilsley Roberts.