The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

CHIRK. THE LATE MRS VAUGHAN.— The ren,ains of Mrs Vaughan, wife of Mr Vaughan, gardener at Major Lovett's, and for some years at Lake Vyrnwy, were interred in St. Martin's Churchyard on Thursday week, the Rev. Mr Brown officiating. Wreaths were received from Your sorrowing husband David and Maggie Nellie and Annie (daughters); "Little Floriie" (grandchild) "Auntie Jane"; Mrs Barnfield and family, Redual; Mrs Bayles and family, Wrexham; Major and Mrs Lovett, Henlle Hall (cross); From three old friends, Miss Maud, Edith, and Ethel Deacon, London" Mrs Hampden Welch, London; Mrs Hooper, Dorchester; Mrs Morris, London and Mr and Mrs Gibbs, Brook House.

NEWTOWN. FOREIGN MISSION SERVICES at the Wesleyan Church on Sunday were held, when addresses were delivered by Rev Robert Foster, a returned missionary from Italy. Special music was rendered by the choir, including a trio "The wilderness" by ) Messrs 0. D. S. Taylor and C. T. M. Taylor, and Miss E: J. Taylor, and a solo Jesus lover of my soul" by Mr C. T. M. Taylor. The annual meeting was held on Monday, when addresses were given by Mr Robt. Foster, and the Revs Griffith Griffiths and J. Davies. FIRE.-On Saturday afternoon, a fire was dis- covered in a house in New Church-street, occupied by Mr G. Davies. A stove pipe, which had become over-heated, caused the outbreak, and it was not discovered until it had obtained a fair hold. The fire bell was rang, but only one member of the brigade turned out. Damage to the extent of X20 was done, many articles of furniture and clothing being totally destroyed. FREEHAND DRAWING.—At a recent examination of the Science and Art Department, Daisy Walling- ford, pupil teacher at the National Schools, suc- ceeded in obtaining a cecond clast elementary certificate. WELSH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL.—The anniver- sary services were held on Sunday, when the Rer B. Evans, Lloyd street, Llanelly, preached during the day to large congregations. A new American organ was opened, over which Mr Joseph Jones presided. HORTICULTURAL AOCIETY.-At the annual meet- ing, at which Mr E. Powell presided, it was re- ported that the balance in hand was JE79 12s Id. Mr Humphreys-Owen, M.P., Sir Pryce Pryce- Jones, Sir James Joicey, Bart., M.P., and Colonel Robinson were elected presidents. It was agreed to hold next year's show on the second Thursday in August. Mr E. C. Morgan was re appointed secretary, and Mr G. Edwards was appointed treasurer. TEMPERANCE. On Sunday evening a Gospel Temperance meeting in connection with the Nil Desperandum Lodge, I.O.G.T., was held in the Temperance Rooms before a good attendance. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Hnmphreys, who delivered an address. The Rev B. Evans, Llanelly, addressed the meeting on the duty of the Christian Churches in relation to the liquor traffic, dealing specially with the moderate drinker. Mr D. Jones, Bangor, also addressed the meeting. VOLUNTEER CHURCH PARADE. Sunday was observed as "Church Parade Sunday" by the Newtown Companies (A and B) of the Volunteers. The weather was favourable, and there was an excellent muster with regard both to attendance and appearance. The companies fell in at 10-30 on Dolerw field, under the Commanding Officer, Colonel E. Pryce-Jones, M.P. They marched to the Parish Church, headed by the Cyclist Section and the Battalion Band, under Corporal Reynolds. A part of the Church had been reserved for them, and the band accompanied the hymn tunes with fine effect. The Rev. j. S. Lewis, rector, officiated, and preached to a very large congregation. After thf. service, the Volunteers paraded the principal streets of the town, and attracted large crowds. TO-DAY'S TEAMS.—The grand football match with Preston North End is looked forward to with great interest. The teams are as follows:—Preston Goal, Trainor; backs, Howarth and Holmes, halves; Drummond, Elliott, and Hilton; right wing. Hunter and Brown; centre, Whittle; left wing, Pierce and Chalmers. Newtown: Goal, A Edwards; backs, E Rees and C Parry; halves, H Tucker, H G Moore and E Davies; right wing, W E Pryce-Jones and R Bevan; centre, W Parry; left wing, R Morris and P Little. Referee, Mr 0 D S Taylor. GOOD TEMPLARY.—On Thursday evening the members of the Nil Desperandum Lodge held a Happy Evening in their Temperance Rooms,Wesley street. The chair was occupied by Mr Wm Cooke, G. Sec., and there was a crowded attendance. Songs and recitations were rendered by the following: Song, Bro D Hamer; recitation (select- ion fr.)m Shakespeare), Bro F Radford song, Bro D C Thomas recitation, Bro R Lewis. The second part took the form of a Temperance sketch, entitled "Circumstantial Evidence," rendered in a very creditable manner by the following:—Messrs T Bridgewater, F Radford, E Pickup, F Mahon, P Wilson, F Hughes, and Misses E Wilson, F Smith, M Pickup and C Pickup. Accompanist, Bro P Wilson. BANKRUPTCY COURT. (Before Mr Registrar Watkins). RE E. W. DAVIKS.—The adjourned public ex- amination of Mr Edward W. Davies, Butcher, Berriew, was continued by Mr Frank Cariss, Assistant Official Receiver, at this Court on Thursday. The principal witness examined was James Davies, Coachman, Egerton House, Rock- ferry, in regard to having in his possession effects belonging to th« estate of the debtor. On or about 4th August, bankrupt forwarded to James Davies a mare, filing his petition a week afterwards. Baniupt alleged that in Octoberl897 James Davies lent him R20 on security of the mare and it was in consequence of this loan that the mare was for- warded. In examination witness said that he purchased the horse for E20, and allowed bankrupt to retain possesion of it, stipulating that should the money not be repaid before the 1st July the horse was to be forwarded to him.—The examin, ation was closed. COUNTY COURT.—THURSDAY. Before His Honour Judge William Evans. DISPUTE ABOUT HARVEST BEER.—Stephen Joseph, farm labourer, Old House, Kerry, sought to recover from Elizabeth Bywater, Gwernrychan, Llawdyssil, the sum of 110 3s lOd. Mr Woosnam appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Edward Powell for the defen- dant.—The claim, Mr Woosnam stated, was made up of R7 6s 8d four months' wages due at the rate of 922 per year, money lent to defendant El 5s 6d, and one month's wages, JE1 16s 8d, in lieu of notice. Plaintiff was a nephew of the defendant, and had been in her service for two or three years as a farm labourer. With only one break he had worked continually for his aunt from 1896 up to the 20th August, 1898. The break referred to was caused by his aunt sending him away, and afterwards fetching him back. From the plaintiff's point of view it was perfectly obvious that the X7 6s 8d was the actual amount of wages due to him.—Mr Powell, interrupting, said the sum of 17s 6d money lent was all the defendant admitted, and this bad been paid into court.— Mr Woosnam said in the beginning of August through a dispute over the servant men not having their lunch, plaintiff left. At the end of a fortnight defendant sent for plaintiff to go back. Plaintiff went, and two or three days before the 30th August defendant accused him of drinking too much. Plaintiff told his aunt that the men would not work without their harvest beer, and she ordered him off the pre- mises, telling him never to return. Plaintiff had since applied for his wages which had been refused. —Plaintiff went into the box and gave evidence in support of his solicitor's statement.— Cioss-ex- amined His aunt did not send for him back again. He admitted having beer with his breakfast, two quarts at half past nine, more at dinner, four quarts just after dinner, and four quarts again in the evening all of which was shared between himself and two men. Wher. he went down to see about more beer his aunt said he had had quite enough, and he threw the bottle be had in his hand on the ground and afterwards into the pond. He did use rather strong language to his aunt, but she used stronger language to him. He did not strike his aunt, but shook her and she fell down. He only took a few platea from the table and smashed them, he did not smash the whole of the crockery ware. He asked for his wages when he was leaving and his aunt offered him C5 and some silver which he refused to accept, as it was not enough. After the disturbance he stayed at the farm, during which he worked every day.—Re-examined His aunt was drunk on the day of the disturbance.—Mr Powell said the three men had 20 quarts of beer between them on the day in question. He con- tended that when a servant assaulted his mistress, smashed the plates and threw bottles in the pool that she was justified in dismissing him.—Thomas Jones called for the defence deposed to the large quantity of beer drunk by the plaintiff and the two other men. Plaintiff used very bad language to his aunt and knocked her down.—His Honour thought plaintiff had been very silly in not accept- ing the offer made to him by defendant. The dismissal was justifiable.—Mr Powell deprecated the action taken by Mr Woosnam in bringing out the charges against Mrs Bywater. They were utterly untrue.—Mr Woosnam said he himself was prepnr,^d to substantiate them.—Mr Powell: Oh! go into the box if you want to.—His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff forel 5s 6d, including the money paid into Court.

KERRY. ORGAN RECITAL.—On Sunday afternoon last Mr J. Johnson, organist at the St. Michaels Church, held an organ recital, when there was a large attendance. A very good programme of instru- mental music was performed, and the vocalists were Mr Frank Jones (Newtown), and Master E. Davies..

GARTHMYL. CONCERT.—A concert was given in the Provi- dence Chapel on Thursday last in aid of the Chapel Trust. A capital programme had been arranged by Mr C. H. Jones of Welshpool. The chair was taken by Mr A. Graham, Mayor of Montgomery.

CORRIS. I HARVEST FESTIVAL.—On Thursday the thanks- giving services were held here. A public luncheon —towards which the Dowager Marchioness of Londonderry contributed nearly all the eatables- was provided for friends and strangers in the National Schools, and a very large number of the elite of the neighbourhood sat down to a splendid repast. The services were all of a high standard, the organist having a beautifully fine and delicate touch. The special preachers were the Rev. E. Hughes, Rector of Barmouth, the Rev. E. B. Thomas, Rector of Trawsfynydd, and the Rev. T. D. James, Vicar in charge of the Welsh Church, Chester. We noticed present, besides the Vicar, the Rev. Canon Trevor, Machynlleth, the Rev. E. Edwardes, Vicar of Trefeglwys, and Mrs Edwardes, the Rev. J. E. Davies, Llanwrin, the Rev. Jofcn Williams, Penegoes, &c. The church was neatly decorated, the sermons as usual on like occasions being full of fire and Welsh hwyl."

UWCHYGARRRG. HARVEST FESTIVAL.-ThanksgivingfServices were held in the Mission Room on Wednesday. The building was nicely decorated with fruit, grapes, and corn by Miss Jones, Penrhiw, Miss Morgan, Ceepoeth, Mr J T Morgan, Caepoeth, Mr Evan Jones and Mr Alfred Jones, Penrhiw. Flowers were given by Mrs Trevor, Rectory, Machynlleth. The clergy were entertained to luncheon by Mr F M Campbell of Brynllwydwyn, and Miss Mary Campbell. The special preacher was the Rev R J Edwards, B.A., vicar of Corris, who preached in English and Welsh. His discourses were practical and eloquent. The Rev D T Hughes, curate of Machynlleth, read the services, and Mr T R Williams, lay deacon, who is in charge of the Mission Room, read the lessons. His daughter, Miss M Anwyl Williams, presided at the harmonium, and the singing, if a little bit rustic, was hearty and sincere.

LLANFIHANGEL. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of this Council was held on Monday week, when there were present Mr R. Gittins (Dolanog) in the chair, Messis John Watkin (Lletty), R. Parry (Farchoel), Rees Davies (Braichywaun), D. Lloyd (Rhiwlas), Henry Jones (Gwelyrmynyd).—The following members were appointed to meet the Commissioners and give information respecting the charities of the parish Messrs R. Gillart, R. Davies, J. Williams, R. Hop- kins, and J. Thomas (Llwvdiarth Hall).—Mr D. C. Davies was asked to communicate with the Bangor College authorities with regard to having a lecture on live stock.—It was resolved to ask for a branch of the agricultural libiary from Bangor College for Llanfihangel. It was resolved to have a day of the week instead of a date of the month for the October fair, and the Tuesday before the first Friday in October in every year was decided ulaon.-Messrs D. Lloyd and J. Watkins reported that they had ordered new harness for use in the parish hearse. -Mr Henry Jones reported that he had inspected the Fachwen and Brongogled footpath which was in a bad state of repair, and Mr Jones and the Clerk were asked to get it repaired immediately.—Atten- tion was called to a dangerous place on Llettyllwyd road and to a culvert by Tanllan which was out of repair, and the Surveyor's attention was called to the matters.—Mr R. Parry reported that he had seen Colonel Hughea respecting a site for the pro- posed building for & hearse, and he promised a site and left it to Mr Edwards, the sub-agent, to fix the place.

OHURCHSTOKE. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting was held on Satur- day evening, Mr A. G. Mountford presiding. Ihe Chairman reported that the work of repairing the Pant road bad now been satisfactorily completed, the entire cost having been defrayed by contri- butions of the neighbouring landowners. The Rev Prebendary White drew attention to the bad state of the footpath leading from Todleth Bank to Hurdley and kindly offered to bear the expense of repairing it. The Chairman was appointed to assist the Vicar in superintending the work. It was decided to call the attention of the owners of the property to the stopping of several stiles on the footpath leading from Lower Mellington to the Three Jacks. Arrangements were made for applying for a course of extension lectures during the coming winter, and the report of the Finance Committee, who recommended payment of several accounts, was adopted. THE WEST INDIAN RELIEF FUND.-On Sunday last special sermons were preached on behalf of the sufferers from the recent hurricane in the West Indies, the preachers at the parish church morning and evening respectively being the Rev J. M. D. Owen, Broadway House, and the Rev Prebendary White, and at the afternoor. service in Mellington Schoolroom, the Rev H. E. Mason, curate. The offertories in aid trf the relief fund amounted toJM.

HYSSINGTON. NEW ORGAN.—A special feature of the services held at the Chapel on Sunday was the opening of a new organ, Miss Lily Trow, of Newtown, presid- ing at the instrument. The organ was supplied by Messrs J. and E. Owen, musical agency, Newtown. On Monday evening a most enjoyable concert was held in the Schoolroom, when there was a good attendance, the chair being occupied by Mr E. T. Hyde, who also handsomely contributed to the funds. Miss Trow accompanied on the piano, and a very good programme was gone through by Madame Florence Dixon Tullis, Mr W. Francis, Mr G. G. Trow, Mr W. R. Wood, Misses Jones, and Mrs T. Phillips. ———

BERRIEW. DANCE.—A dance was held in the Schoolroom on Thursday, when about 60 couples were present. The room was decorated with much taste by Misses Lee, J. Lloyd, Jones, N. Jones, Messrs R. and A. Windsor, R. Tilsley, H. Humphreys, T. Griffiths, R. Jones, G. Sayce, and J. Gornall. The refreshments were under the management of Mrs Gornall, Mrs Clayton, and Mrs -Griffiths. The balance is to be devoted to repair the Church clock.

BISHOP'S CASTLE. MUNICIPAL ELECTION. — Six candidates were nominated for the four seats vacant on the 1st of November, viz., Messrs Geo. Strawson, W. A. Pugh, G. Fletcher, and Maurice Pugh (retiring members), and Messrs Samuel Leaver and John Williams. Mr Maurice Pugh and Mr Williams withdrew, and thus a contest will be avoided. Mr Leaver, who takes the place of Mr Pugh, is a new aspirant to municipal honours. Nothing definite has been arranged as to the Mayor for the ensuing year. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—These annual services were held on Sunday last in St Joha's Church which was very tastefully decorated with flowers, grain, fruits, evergreens &c., (by ladies connected with the church) and presented a very pretty appearance' The services of the day commenced with Holy Communion at 8 o'clock, when tliere was an exceptional number of communicants. The celebrant was the Ven Archdeacon Bather, of Meole Brace, Shrewsbury, assisted by the Vicar, the Rev C. E. Warner, M.A. At the morning service the responses and Psalms &c. were intoned for the first time. The Vicar in a short address explained that his object in introducing this alteration to the service was to encourage the congrega- tion to take a more active part in the responses The first lesson at each service was read by the Archdeacon,and the second and remaining portion of the service by the Vicar. The Archdeacon occupied the pulpit both morning and evening. The con- gregations were exceptionally large especially in the evening, when every available seat was occupied. In the afternoon there was a service for young people when there was also a good attend- ance. The choir was conducted by Mr Walter James, Mrs Cowan presiding at the organ. The offertories which were in aid of the Salop Infirmary and Eye and Ear Hospital amounted to over 917.

MONTGOMERY. HIGHAM, Berriew Street, Welshpool, is now showing the latest and best form of Acetylene cycle Lamp. [Advt. I.O.G.T.-A Pleasant Evening in connection with the Montgomery Castle" Lodge was held on Tuesday evening in the national School-room the D.C.T. presiding. An interesting programme was given by Messrs Alfred Jones, P.D.C.T., Ed. Jones, D.C.T. and Miss Flossie Jones, Welshpool. Six new members were enrolled at the close.

CASTLE CAEREINION. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting was held on Wed- nesday week, when all members were present. The assessing of rates for the current half-year was proceeded with, and on the motion of Mr D. Richards seconded by Mr E. Benbow, a rate of lid on the houses, &c., and 5d on land was levied. A 2 special rate was made to meet the expenses in- curred by the sewerage of part of the village and a rate of 9d in the pound on houses and sporting land and 21d on other property was agreed upon, on conditions that the rate be not cpllected until the connections be completed by the Council who have not already complied with the order. The Clerk was also instructed to write to the District Council with referenc3 to the delay. The Clerk was also instructed te request several owners of property situate in the township of Hydan Ucha as to the erection of proper stiles on the public footpaths.

LLANFAIR. ST. MARY'S CHURCH.— The harvest thanks- givings services were held in the Church on Thurs- day, the 20th inst. At the English service in the afternoon the Rev Llewelyn Nicholas, M.A., of Flint, preached a most beautiful sermon from Ezekiel xxxvii, 3. The Rev S. Reed of Llangyniew, read the lessons, and the prayers were intoned by the Revs J. R. Roberts, M. A. and S. Reed. The anthem "Thou crownest the year with Thy good- nss" (Smith) was well sung by the choir. The evening service was Welsh, and a large congrega- tion assembled to hear the Rev Canon Davies, B.D., of Pwllheli, whose discourse was most thrilling. After the third collect the choir sang very nicely the anthem Parod yw fy nghalon" (Hywel Idloes), the solo being beautifully rendered by Miss Ellen Astley, and the duet by Miss Astley and Mr Tom Richards. The prayers were intoned by the Revs Wilym Jones, M.A., of Meifod, and J. R. Roberts, M.A., Garthbeibio. The Church had been very beautifully decorated by Mrs Jones, The Vicarage; Mrs Humphreys, Mount Einion; Mrs Humphreys, The Bank; Mrs Tom Jones, Bryn- hiriaeth; Mrs Morris; Miss Lewis; Miss Griffiths, Misses Hughes, Wynnstay Miss Williams, Chester; and Misses Tudor. Gifts of flowers were kindly sent by Capt Pryce; Lady Ed. St Maur; Miss Williams, Henllvs; Mrs Jones, Tanhouse; and many other friends. Corn and vegetables were sent by Capt Lucas; Mr Pugh, Cilhaul; Mr Humphreys, Penrhiw; Mr Jones, Neuadd; Mr Jones, Garth- Ilywd. The success of the musical part of the festival, reflects much credit on the organist, Mr T. T. RobeEts, and on the choir.

LLANFYLLIN. TOWN COUNCIL ELIF.CTION.-The five following candidates have been nominated for the four vacancies on the Town Council, viz., Thomas Roberts, Abernaint, proposed by John Jones, Caeau- gwynedd, seconded by Joseph Roberts, Pant. Evan Davies, Bridge Street, proposed by William Williams, Council House, seconded by Owen Hughes, Pendre. Edward Roberts, Llanfeiglo, proposed by Richard Evans, Narrow Street, seconded by R. H. Jones, 2, Bachie Place. William Ellis, Bradford House, proposed by John Jones, Corner House, seconded by C. R. Jones, Bachie Place, also proposed by Owen Hughes, Pendre, seconded by Edward Lewis, High Street. Thomas Morgan, Market Square, proposed by R. H. Jones, 2, Bachie Place, seconded by J. P. Williams, Park View. William Ellis, Thomas Roberts, David Parry, and Roger Edwards are the retiring Councillors. The latter two do not seek re-election. These elections are not fought on political grounds at Llanfyllin. CONCERT.—A concert in aid of the fund for clearing off the debt incurred by the cricket club was given in the Town Hall on Friday evening. Mr J. Lomax, Bodfach, presided over a crowded attendance. The concert was opened with a well executed pianoforte solo by Miss Craske, of the County School. Mr Arthur Pughe, Gwyndy, sang The Admiral's Broom," for which he was loudly encored, and gave The Long Shoreman." Miss Hanmer Jones sang with, much taste Come out, my dearest dear," after which the Rev J. Bowen, of Llanfihangel, sang Bonny Mary of Argyle." He received a well-merited encore and responding by singing The children's home." An excellent re- presentation of Shakespeare's "Midsummers night's dream" was given. The actors were dressed in Greek costume, and presented a pleasing effect. Mr Lomax, who had spared no pains to make this portion of the concert a success, provided the dresses. The dramatis personal were:- Bottom, the weaver (Pyramns), Mr C. Amyes; Flute, the bellows-mender (Tlisbe), Mr W. Stray; Quince, the carpenter (Thisbe's father and prologue), Mr E. M. Watkins; Starveling, the tailor (Thisbe's mother, and Moonshine), Mr D. Thomas; Snout, the tinker (Pyramus's father, and Wail), Mr H. Phipps; Snug, the joiner (Lion), Mr H. Davies. The pianoforte accompaniments were given by Miss Leslie. Part two of the programme was well sustained by the Llanfyllin Minstrel Troupe. Mr J. W. Edwards made an admirable interlocutor, whilst the corner men, Messrs W. L. Williams, T. Ridge, S. Bryan, and J. Davies, caused roars of laughter by their jokes. The following was the second part of the programme: Instrumental march (walkround)," Flambeaux chorus, Ring out each voice"; comic song and chorus, "I happened to be there," Mr J. Davies; song and chorus, Sweet Genevieve," Mr J. Bryan violin solo, Mr R. Bagley; comic song and chorus, My Japanese wife," Mr T. Ridge; song and chorus, "Swanee river," Mr T. George; step dance (with banjo accompaniment), Mr J. R. Davies; comic song and chorus, Who's dat a callin' Mr W. L. Williams (encored); instrumental selection, Gavotte song and chorus, Say au revoir," Mr R. A. Bryan comic song, chorus, and walk round, Mulligan Guards." Mr N. B. Edwards made a most capable accompanist. At the close the Rector (the Rev T. Jones) proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Lomax for presiding, and to the performers.—Mr J. P. Williams seconded the motion, which was carried with applause, and a very successful con- cert closed with the singing of God save the Queen." TOWN COUNCIL. Attendance of Members at Council and Finance meetings during the year 1897-8. Attendance at. Meetings of Meetings of Council. Finance Com'tee. Ald. C R Jones (Mayor) 11 8 „ J Marshall Dugdale 3 1 „ John Jones 12 8 „ Ellis Roberts 10 6 Counc. Roger Edwards 2 „ William Ellis 13 10 „ D Parry 4 „ T Roberts 12 9 „ T B Jones 14 12 „ T Evans 9 „ J P Williams 13 1 „ J Lloyd 8 5 J Ellis 11 4 „ R H Jones 9 5 „ Robt. Jones 8 1 „ R Evans 11 5 The possible number of attendances were, Council 14. Finance 12.

FRON AND BETTWS. THE FRON AND BKTTWS SCHOOLS.—A corres- pondent writes :—The Fron and Bettws bazaar was held the end of July last, at the Halfway, Garthmyl. The organiser was Mrs Lewis-Andrew, Glanhafren, and the object was to defray the expense of over X800 in erecting a new National School, at Bettws, and to diminish a debt of over X75 on the Fron School, and we are glad to state that through the indefatigable energy of Mrs Lewis-Andrew, who was the main support of the Vicar, Rev Gwynne- Vaughan, the debt on Bettws new schools has been quite cleared off, and that in the short time of about two years and a half. Is not that a plain proof of what determination and energy can do. But to those who know Mrs Lewis-Andrew, and her power of arranging and organising bazaars, concerts, and dances, and the zeal with which she works herself, and the winning way she has of getting others to co-operate, it is no wonder that so much was accomplished. I would suggest that a day of rejoicing should be held, a day to proclaim the schools Free of debt." There was a debt of zC70 odd on the Fron School. The nett profit of the bazaar was £ 49 16s lld. Bettws received X20 and Frou 129 16s lid. All the proceeds from Bryntalch Hall stall will be devoted to the Fron School.

CAERSWS RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—WEDNESDAY. Mr John Lewis presiding.—The Finance Com- mittee in their report recommended payments of zC256 16s 5d on the Surveyor's account. The balance in the Treasurer's bands was reported as being zC857 8s 9d. There were no contributions in arrear. HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES. The Surveyor (Mr T. Edmunds) reported that the Gorn Road, Llanidloes, had been satisfactorily completed, and over 500 yards of stones bad been laid. The work of erecting a carriage bridge by the agent of. the Dolforgan Estate on the Weeg Road, Kerry, was still incomplete. The cause of delay was a dispute in regard to a side railway. Messrs E. P. Davies, D. Jones, and J. Brown were appointed a Committee to inspect and report. —The Surveyor said that he had met the Llan- wnog Parish Council respecting the obstruction on the Parkyresgol footpath Llanwnog, and in consequence of the strong evidence produced he had sent to the landlord a notice to remove the obstruction. After some discussion it was decided to write to the landlord that if the obstructions were not removed proceedings would be taken.— A letter was read from Mr B. Bennett Rowlands declining to assist in the erection of a new cart bridge near Neuadd mills in the boundary brook of Mochdre and Kerry. It was decided to erect a bridge and auk the owner to lengthen the culvert conveying the waste water from the mill. Several proposed alterations to Llanllugan footbridges were deferred. The repair of the footpath lead- ing from Tylwch to Cwmbellan was also adjourned. The Surveyor reported that the Pole Road, Kerry was in an impassible condition and it was decided to repair the road.

THE VOLUNTEER BATTALION SECTION FIRING. INSPECTION BY COLONEL BROWNE, V.C. ,At the Penaith Range on Saturday, Colonel Browne, V.C., commanding the 24th. Regimental District, inspected the 5th Vol. Batt., S.W.B., com- manded by Colonel Pryce-Jones, M.P., in collective firing. On his arrival at Newtown, Colonel Browne, in company with Colonel Pryce-Jones and Captain Walker, inspected the headquarters, and afterwards proceeded to the Range at Penarth and inspected the targets and butts. Llanfair and Machynlleth sent one section of eight. When Colonel Browne inspected the Battalion at Towyn in August, he promised to come to Mont- gomeryshire later in the year, and inspect them in volley firing. It was in fulfilment of this promise that he inspected sections represent- ing the Battalion on Saturday. Machynlleth and Llanfair sections carried out their work in the forenoon, and acquitted themselves very creditably, LIanfair especially distinguishing them- selves. Four sections from C Company, Welsh- pool, followed and afterwards four sections from "A" and three from B Companies (Newtown). Under their section commanders the men advanced from the 500 yards range after fit-ing seven volleys to the 300 yards range where four volleys were fired and from there to 200 yards where they fired three rounds, independent firing. The day was wet and several of the sections fired through the rain while the wind was shifty and uncertain. This is not of course, the first time the 5th Volunteer Battalion have engaged in musketry practice, as haslbeen erroneously said, nor the first time they have been engaged in volley firing as part of military manoeuvres, but it is the first time they have fired volleys on the range before an inspecting officer. The Battalion having been formed up in quarter column were addressed by Colonel Browne. He said he was pleased to have this opportunity of I seeing their collective firing. He had looked for- ward to the occasion with great interest and he was pleased to see how carefully they had worked it up. They must have practised very frequently and carefully to have done so well as they did. Two sections were poor but the remainder had a very good percentage. He took the greateat inter- est in section leaders and had watched them very carefully, and could see that they all tried to do their best. Addressing the section leaders he said —this day's woqjc shows you that it is not an easy thing to command even a small handful of men. To get their confidence and enable them to shoot well and use them as you would a gun, to turn and twist their fire to the best advantage, you must have a masterful way, but you cannot adopt that masterful way till you know your work. The more you are with the men the more your authority over them will grow larger and larger and you will be able to get more out of them. But I do not want you to bully them. I am very pleased with my visit and I am certain you have learnt something to-day. Try to stick to it and go on till you have the men in the hollow of your hand. Pick out your best men and turn your fire on, and make use of all the knowledge that you have. He was personally pleased to see so many officers present. It had been a very cold and wet day, but he hoped it would do none of them any harm. The officers present in addition to Colonel Pryce- Jones (commanding), were Captain Walker (adju- tant), Captain W E Pryce-Jonee, Capt Sir Lennox Napier, Bart., Captain Wadsworth, Captain Evans, Lieut. Yearsley, Surgeon Lieutenant Raymond, and Quartermaster Richards. Refreshments were pro- vided on the ground, and the Band of the Battalion played after the conclusion of the firing and on the march back to Newtown. The sections of each Company competed among themselves for prizes, given by the officers, with the following result:— "A" Company 1st, No. 3 section (Sergeant H E Breeze) 2nd, No. 4 section (Sergeant Whalley) 3rd, No. 2 section (Sergeant J Andrew). "B" Company 1st, No. 1 section (Col.-Sergt. J Morgan Jones); 2nd, No. 2 Section (Sergt J C Lewis); 3rd No. 3 section (Sergt Neighbour) 4th, No. 4 section (Sergt H H Evans). "C" Company (Welshpool) 1st, No. 4 section (Sergt Turner); 2nd, No. 3 section (Lance-Sergt Barrett) 3rd, No. 2 section (Sergt Gwynne). ♦

THE ELCHO SHIELD. The Elcho Shield, which was won at Bisley in July by the English Eight, was conveyed on Saturday afternoon to the Guildhall, under an escort composed of detachments from various London Volunteer battalions, and placed in the custody of the Lord Mayor. In the evening the Lord Mayor entertained the members of the English Eight and other guests at dinner at the Mansion House. Among them were Lieutenant-Colonel Hutchins, V.D., 6th Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers, and Corporal Stevens, Whitchurch, a member of the winning team. Sir Ralph Knox (Permanent Under-Secretary for War), responding to the toast of the Navy and Army, said that at no time in the history of the country had either the Navy or the Army been half so prepared as they were at the present moment. He also referred with satibfaction to the Reserve of 80,000 men, to the improved condition of the Militia, and to the fact that we had 250,000 Volunteers. Lord Wemy ss, the donor of the Shield, said he could not share Sir Ralph Knox's optimistic views, and advocated compulsory service for home defence.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. WINTER TRAIN S RVICE. The following alterations will be made on and from the 1st OCTOBER, 1898, ud until further notice. DOWN. The 7.43 a.m. Ellesmere to Aberystwyth will run between Oswestry and Aberystwyth only, leaving Oswestry at 8.20 a.m. The 1C.30 a.m. Whitchurch to Llanymynech will be discontinued. The 2.20 p.m. Special Express from Welshpool to Aberystwyth, Barmouth, &c., will be discontinued. The 12.20 p.m. Express from Whitchurch to Aberystwyth, Barmouth, &c., will be discontinued. The 1.20 p.m. Talyllyn to Aberystwyth, Bar- mouth, &c., in connection with the 10.30 a.m. from Cardiff, 11.10 a,m. from Newport (Mon.), &c., will be discontinued. The 4.20 p.m. Welshpool to Aberystwyth will be discontinued. A New Train will leave Whitchurch at 4.30 p.m. for Oswestry and Wrexham, in connection with the 3.0 p.m. Express from Manchester (London Road), and 2.40 p.m. from Liverpool (Lime Street). The 5.20 p.m. Whitchurch to Aberystwyth will be discontinued. The 6.40 p.m. from Whitchurch and 9.10 p.m. from Welshpool to Moat Lane, with connections from North and South will run to Aberystwyth on Saturdays. The 9.50 a.m. Moat Lane to Builth Wells will leave Moat Lane at 10.30 a.m. and be continued on to Brecon. The 2.55 p.m. Moat Lane to Brecon will leave at 3.5 p.m., and the intermediate times be slightly altered. The 6.25 a.m. Glandovey Junction to Barmouth will be discontinued. The 8.0 a.m. Machynlleth to Pwllheli will leave at 8.30 a.m., and be later throughout. The 10.42 a.m. Machynlleth to Barmouth will be discontinued. UP. The 7.30 a.m. Aberystwyth to Oswestry will be discontinued. The 8.25 a.m. Aberystwyth to Machynlleth will leave at 8 a.m., and run to Glandovey Junction only. The 8.50 a.m. Aberystwyth to Whitchurch will leave at 8.25 a.m., and be re-timed throughout. The 9.5 a.m. from Barmouth and 9.35 a.m. from Aberystwyth to South Wales, Cardiff, Newport (Mon), &c., will be discontinued. The 1.50 p.m. from Barmouth and 2.15 p.m. from Aberystwyth to London (Euston and Padding- ton), Birmingham (New Street and Snow Hill), Manchester(London Road), Liverpool (Lime Street), &c., will be discontinued. The 10.10 a.m. Aberystwyth to Barmouth will be discontinued. liThe 10.10 a.m. from Pwllheli, 11.40 a.m from Barmouth, and 12.5 p.m. from Aberystwyth, will leave Pwllheli at 10.30 a.m., Barmouth 12.10 p.m., and Aberystwyth 12.30 p.m., and be re-timed throughout. The 11.15 a.m. from Pwllheli and 12.45 p.m. from Aberystwyth will leave Pwllheli at 11.40 a.m., Barmouth 12.50 p.m., and Aberystwyth at 1.15 p.m., arriving London (Euston) at 8.45 p.m., Manchester (London Road) 7.15 p.m., and Liverpool (Lime Street) 7.25 p.m. The 5.0 p.m. Pwllheli to Barmouth will leave at 5.0 p.m., and run to Portmadoc only. The 6.50 a.m. Brecon to Moat Lane will leave at 7.5 a.m. and be altered throughout. The 4.15 p.m. Brecon to Builth Road will run to Builth Wells only. The 9.15 p.m. Pwllheli to Portmadoc will leave at 8.50 p.m. and run to Barmouth.

PREACHERS FOR TO-MORROW. NOTE.—Information for this list is invited. It is supplied in every case when it is communicated to us. ABERYSTWYTH.—S.S. Michael's and All Angels, Parish Church, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. St. Mary's (Welsh), 10 a.m. and 6 pm. Holy Trinity Church, near Railway Station, 11 a.m., Rev Prebendary Williams, M.A.; 6.30 p.m., Rev W LI Footman, I M.A. NEWTOWN.—Llanllwchaiarn, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All Saints, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. English Calvin- istic Methodist, Crescent, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev D B Edmunds. Primitive Methodist, Park Street, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev E Newsome. English Congregational, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr J T Phillips, Biecon. MONTGOMFRY.-St, Nicholas, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev Ernest W. Brown. Presbyterian, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Rev G Williams, Llandrindod. Wesleyaa, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr R Powell. BERRIKW.—Presbyteriau, 10.30a.m., 2 30 (Welsh) and 6.30 p.m., Rev Anwyl Evans, Llanfair. Wes- leyan, 10.30 a.m., Mr J F Price 6.30 p.m., Mr C G Pryce. WELSHPOOL. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev J Goodrich Oats. Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev L James, Builth. Congre- gational Church, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev D B. Evans. Baptist, Rev T Rowson. Primitive Methodist, 11 a.m., Mr J Pugh, Westbary; 6.30 p.m., Rev J Holland. Welsh Independent, High Street, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 and 6.30 p.m., Rev D. Morgan. OSWESTP.Y.-St Oswald's, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Holy Trinity, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev Grimaldi Davis, Welshpool. The School Chapel, Upper Brook Street, 11 a.m. and 6 30 p.m., Rev C G Lowe, English Baptist, Salop road, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Presbyterian, Oswald road, 10.30 a.m. and 630 p.m., Rev E Jerman, Wrexham. SeionChapel,- 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev Richard Edwards. Wesleyan Methodist, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

v. R. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTENANT-COLONEL E. PRYCE-JONES, M.P., Commanding Headquarters, Newtown, 29th October, 1898. SECTIONAL FIRING.-The following is the result of the sectional firing before the Officer Command- ing 24th Regimental District on Saturday last lst E Co. (Llanfair) under Colour-Sergt T. J. Astley, percentage of hits 41. Remaining Com- panies as follows: A Co.: 1st No. 3 Section under Sergt H. E. Breese; 2nd No. 4 Section under Sergt A. Whalley. B Co.: 1st No. 1 Section under Colour-Sergt J. M. Jones 2nd No. 4 Section under Sergt J. C. Lewis. C Co.: 1st No. 4Sec- tion under Sergt Turner; 2nd No. 3 Section under L-Sergt Barrett. INSTRUCTION.—Any Sergeant who is desirous of proceeding to the Dep6t, 24th Regimental District, Brecon, for instruction can do so for any period not exceeding a fortnight and at any time during the winter months. Information regarding the course and the allowances from the Corps can be obtained on application to the Adjutant. COMPANY PARADES.—From 1st November the Officers Commanding A," B," C," and D Companies will order their own Company parades. All Adjutant's and Recruits parades will appear in Regimental Orders as heretofore. CERTIFICATE.—Q.M.-Sergt E. C. Morgan has been granted a Proficiency Certificate in the duties of his rank. ENROLMENTS AND DISCHARGES.—Can commence from 2nd November. PROMOTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS.—The Command- ing Officer has been pleased to approve the following from this date :—" A Co., No. 5 Cpl E. C. Jones to be Sergeant and appointed Orderly-Room Sergeant. C Co., No. 100 Sergt A. H. Jones to be Colour- Sergeant; No. 120 Cpl Owen to be Sergeant; and No. 92 Cpl Barrett to be L-Sergeant. F Co., No. 426 Cpl E. L. Jones to be Sergeant, and No. 433 Cpl W. Rowlands to be L-Sergeant. STRUCK OFF.—No. 512 Pte Pritchard, E Co., is struck off the strength of the Battalion from this date. ARMS.—All members are requested to return their rifles and bayonets (complete in every respect) to the Stores by 4th November and any part deficient at the forthcoming inspection by the Adjutant will be made good by the Corps and chargeable to members. By order, C. WALKER, Captain, Adjutant 5tL V. B. South Wales Borderers. 2ND V.B. THE KING'S (SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY). F (OSWESTRY) COMPANY. SATURDAY, 29TH OCTOBER.—The annual Prize Shooting takes place. Train leaves at 8.20 a.m. SUNDAY, 30TH OCTOBER.—Church Parade. Fall in (if fine at Cae Glas, if wet at the Powis Hall) at 10.15 a.m. Full dress uniform, with side arms, and march to Trinity Church for Divine Service. Band to attend. CHARLES H. BULL, Captain Commanding. Oswestry, 25th October, 1898. ♦

PERSONAL. The Rev. Dr. O'Toole, of Oswestry was installed canon prenitentiary of the Roman Catholic diocese of Shrewsbury, at a meeting at the cathedral chapter held at St, Werbugh's Church, Birkenhead, last week. The Rev. Owen Jones, rector of Llangynog, has been offered and has accepted the rectory of Nantglyn. The preferment, which is in the gift of the Bishop, is of the value of C250 and a house.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Announced in our Advertising Columns. NOVEMBER. 3 Sale of Farming Stock, &c., at the Ceunant Farm, Welshpool, by Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole, 3 Opening of the New Rooms of the Welshpool Conservative Club, 3 Address by Mr Walter H. Long, President of the Board of Agriculture, at the Town Hall, Welshpool, „ 3 and 4, Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock and Household Furniture at The Vron, Trefonen, by Messrs Whitfield and Son, 9 Sale of Freehold Residence at the Talbot Hotel, Aberystwyth, by Mr 7. E. James, 10 Grand Bazaar in the Town Hall, Welshpool, 11 Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock and Household Furniture at Church House Farm, Llandysilio, by Messrs Whitfield and Son, 16 Chrysanthemum Show at the Royal Pier Pavilion, Aberystwyth, 22, 23 and 24, Frank Lloyd's Horse Sales at Wrexham. DECEMBER. 22 Third Annual Poultry, Butter and Egg Show at the New Market Hall, Aberystwyth, 29 Annual Ball in Aid of the Montgomeryshire Infirmary.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES$DEATHS. BIRTH. FEAR.—October 22nd, at 55, Terrace Road, Aber- ystwyth, wife of Randolph Fear, of a sou. MARRIAGES. ROWLANDS-LILWIS October 18th, at Gaerwen Church, Anglesey, by the Rev G. W. Griffith, Rector of the Parish, assisted by the Rev Gwilym Lewis, B.A., Curate of Carnarvon, brother of the bride, and the Rev E. B. Thomas, B.A., Rector of Trawsfynydd, uncle of the bridegroom, the Rev John Hugh Rowlands, B.A., Arthog, to Mary, the only daughter of the Rev W. Lewis, Rector of Abergynolwyn, Merioneth. EVAN S- I SSAltD-At Holy Trinity Church, Aber- ystwyth, by the Rev. Prebendary Williams, assisted by the Revs. E. Evans, Vicar of Llan- fihangel, and T. M. Evans, of Lampeter, brother of the bridegroom, the Rev. E. T. Jkl. Evans, Curate of Borth, son of the late W. D. L. Moses, of Bynamman, to Bessie Mabel, daughter of the late Mr T. E. Issard, of Newtown, Montgomery- shire. No cards. DEATHS. JONES Sept. 11th, 1898, at Langtree Avenue, Mildura, Victoria, Australia, Hugh Francis Jones, formerly of Hendre, Carno, Montgomeryshire, aged 43 years. UFF.-October 20th, at Pantyfrydd, Berriew, William Ruff, aged 78. VAUGHAN.—October 16th, at Yew Tree House, Belmont, Chii-k, Emma, the beloved wife of David Vaughan, aged 62 years. 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. DENLEY SPENCER, at their Branch Office, Chalybeate St., Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan.— October 29, 1898..