The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

TREFEGLWYS. THE GLANYRAFON HUNT.—On Monday the meet was at New Inn, Staylittle, and the weather was all that could be desired. About nine o'clock, when a party of between twenty and thirty, all on foot, had assembled, a move was made towards Uwynygog, and, after half-an-hour's beating, a fine hare was driven from under cover, the dogs following in close pursuit, and, after close on an bear's hard running, was killed and nicely saved. No sooner was this one killed than a second one was got up, and ran away nearly in the same direction, the hilly district being a grand opportu- nity for the spectators to be witnesses of the hunt from beginning to end. At 4-15, after a hard but pleasant day,s work, when seven hares had been killed, and all saved with the exception of one, a move was again made for New Inn, where luncheon was provided by the kind host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Morris, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Amongst those present were Mr E. Bennett, (Master), Messrs R. Owen (Elunstrian), J. Evans, Paidre; E. Evans, Tynewydd; D. C. Jones, Eeceirieth; Evan and Edward Owen, Llwynygog; T. Tador, Nantyrhafod; T. Morris, New Inn; and liagit Lloyd, Gronwen.

ABERYSTWYTH. THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS.— We desire to call the attention of our readers to the advantages offered by the Scholarships of the Royal College of Music, South Kensington, London, of which H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, K.G., is the Founder and President. Preliminary Examinations for 9 Free Open Scholarships will be held on February 1st, 1899, in various local centres throughout the United Kingdom. The Scholarships 1 will be allotted as follows: Composition 2, Singing 2, Pianoforte 1, Organ 1, Violin 1, Violoncello 1, Horn 1. The Scholarships are open to all classes of Her Majesty's subjects within the stated ages. They entitle the holders to free musical education at the College, and are as a rule tenable for three years. In some cases grants towards maintenance are added. Farther informa- tion and official forms of application can be obtained on application to Mr Frank Pownall, Registrar, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London, S W. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL GOVERNORS. A special meeting of the Governors was held on Friday evenicer when there were present Mr R. Richards (chairman), Mrs Jessie Williams, Mrs James, Miss Fryer, Rev T. E. Levi, Prof Genesie, Mr C. M. Williams, Mr Robert Ellis, Mr John Evans, with Mr Samuel Evans, clerk, and Mr David Samuel, headmaster. THE RELATION OF ELEMENTARY TO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. The Clerk read a letter from Mr Darlington in which that gentleman said he was preparing a report upon elementary schools of the district and the connection between them and the county schools. He would like to know (1) How many pupils were in the school, and (2) how many were previously taught in elementary schools, and was also desirous of receiving any observations upon the matter which the Clerk or Headmaster might make.—The Headmaster said that he had supplied Prof. Darlington with the particulars.—The Clerk I pointed out that some of the elementary schools in the district had not sent a single pupil not even for I a scholarship examination. It might be beneficial fer the county schools if Mr Darlington was asked to use his influence with the headmasters of the elementary schools.—Mr Williams suggested that a list of the schools from which pupils had come should be furnished to Prof Darlington.—It was agreed that the Clerk and Headmaster should supply the Professor with this information.—Mrs James (Dolybont) asked if the headmasters of the elemen- tary schools were invited to send pupils to the scholarship examinations. If this were done she thought it would act as a stimulus.—The Clerk said that the examinations were advertised and forms sent to all the headmasters of the elementary schools.—The Chairman: Perhaps they require a little stimulus; we ought to get boys in this school from somewhere.—Mr Williams agreed that it was a very important matter. Having regard to the number of elementary schools in the district it was a question whether they could not by some means secure a larger number of boys.—The Chairman thought it would be advisable if the Governors used their influence in getting boys to come to the school. —It was agreed upon the suggestion of Prof Genese to consider the matter at the next meeting. BILLS, ETC. In reply to Mr Williams, the Clerk said that after paying the bills due they would have over- drawn their account to the extent of JE230, and if they did not get any more subscriptions in they would have overdrawn to the extent of £1,400 before the building was completed.-Mr Ellis: And nothing for furniture ?-The Clerk No.—The bills were ordered to be paid.—The Chairman: What shall we do with regard to our financial position. Who are willing to go out to collect ? That is the real question.—Prof. Genese: Of course there are prospects of money coming in.—The Chairman More or less unpaid subscriptions amount to £ 800. —Prof. Genese: Do we expect anything from the County Council ?—Mr Williams We do not expect anything.-Of course some money may come; but it is just as well to go on as if we are expecting nothing.—Mr J. Evans: What are we short of the £ 2,500 which we are bound to make up ?-The Clerk: I cannot exactly say certainly about £ 900. -Mr Evans: If we did get that I do not see much difficulty in getting the rest from the County Governing Body.—I see in Montgomeryshire they have been getting money that way.—Mrs James Can you borrow?—Mr J. Evans: We must make up this £ 2,500 before we do so.—The Clerk: If we get in unpaid promises it will probably more than I clear that. Mr Williams: We ought to get additional promises. I believe there are a large number of people who would give if called upon, and who were not here when the promises were made. We shall have to borrow a very large item before the whole is cleared.—During a conversation as to promises made and repudiated it was said that Mr Bonsall, of Fronfraith, had called upon the Clerk and stated that he did not promise J620. -Mr Williams said that he did not think Arch- deacon Protheroe would tell them that Mr Bonsall made such a promise unless it was made, and he felt that it was only necessary for Archdeacon Protheroe to remind Mr Bonsall of the promise when the money would be paid. HEADMASTER'S REPORT. The Headmaster reported that 25 boys had sent in their names as desirous of taking shorthand as a subject.—Mr Ellis asked if the written consent of the parents had been obtained.—The Headmaster: Not in every case.—Mr Ellis: Then I propose that it be done.—The Headmaster stated that it was pro- posed to give two half hours each week to the sub- ject.—The Governors agreed that in the present financial condition of the school they could not give any prizes this year, nor subsidise the football club in the way of railway fares to other towns. A WASTE OF TIME. The Rev T. E. Levi said that he visited the school and found 57 pupils present. Some of the blackboards wanted a new polish.—Mr John Evans complained that the time of the Governors was wasted by bringing such trumpery matters before them.—The Headmaster said that a resolution on the books prevented any expenditure being incurred without the written consent of two Governors.—Mr John Evans: Such small items could go into the petty cash account. We have newspaper articles saying that we hamper the masters, but I say that no sum of money spent in connection with the school has ever been disallowed. We have spent a quarter of an hour over this business, and I propose that we move on to the next matter. ARCHITECT'S REPORT. The Architect reported that good progress was being made with the new classrooms, and he antici- pated that they would be ready by January 1st. LETTER FROM LORD RENDEL. In reply to an invitation from the Governors to be present and open the new school early in the new year, Lord Rendel said that whilst conscious of the compliment they had paid to him he found that he could not be present on the date named. He wished all prosperity to the school and prophesied for it conspicuous success.—On the proposition of Mr Williams the Governors then formed themselves into Committee.—It was decided to ask Mr W. T. Jones of Melbourne, now on a visit to England, to open the school and also to advertise for a senior mistress at a salary of XlW per annum. TOWN COUNCIL.—TUESDAY. Councillor D. C. Roberts (Mayor) presided and there were also present Councillor John Jenkins, Ex-Mayor, Aldermen Peter Jones, W. H. Palmer and T. Doughton, Councillors R. Peake, R. Dough- ton, J. P. Thomas, R. J. Jones, Isaac Hopkins, T. E. Salmon, E. H. James, C. M. Williams, and G. Croydon Marks with Mr A. J. Hughes, clerk, Mr C. Massey, deputy clerk, Mr W. H. Evans, accountant, and Mr Rees Jones, surveyor. COMMUNICATIONS. A petition signed by about a dozen workmen was read in which they expressed their willingness to build houses for themselves on the open space at the back of South terrace and also at Plascrug provided the Council would meet them in a liberal and considerate spirit. The letter was referred to the Finance Committee.—Dr Thomas, medical officer of health, wrote to the effect that the Meteorological Authorities having expressed a wish to have the weather observations each day taken at a stated and fixed hour, he was bound to ask the Council to relieve him from the duties as it was not possible for him to attend to the work unless he could do so without being tied to a fixed hour.-r,ouncillor R. J. Jones moved that the letter be referred to the General Purposes Committee.—In seconding it Alderman Doughton said that it was necessary that the observations should be taken at a fixed time.—The proposition was agreed to. ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC. The authorities of the Royal College of Music wrote asking the Council to assist them by giving publicity to the scholarships offered by the College. —The Council agreed to advertise the announce- ment. THE POULTRY SHOW. Messrs T. W. Powell, Rufus Williams, and R. K. Jenkins, hon. secretaries and secretary of the poultry show, wrote asking the Council to patronise the show and subscribe to its funds.—Councillor R. J. Jones said that on a previous occasion the Council had agreed to support a similar show, and he moved that they subscribe a. similar sum.— Councillor R. Doughton said that he would second the proposition. The prizes given by the show this year would reach 950 which was a great increase. —The Mayor suggested that as it was a question of voting a sum of money they might leave it to come on in the usual way on the agenda.-Councillor Jones I have no objection, but I suppose we shall subscribe ?-The Mayor: Yes, I think that is the feeling,—This course was agreed to. MERELY AN EXPLANATION. Councillor Hopkins said as they were reading communications he had one to read. He had received two notices to quit and he wanted to know the reason why there should be two.—The Town Clerk said he was called away last week. Two notices were served but they were only meant as one.—The Mayor No. 5 please.-Councillor Hopkins Councillor C. M. Williams said at the last meeting that I did not pay any rent for the year. I have asked Captain Thomas why he fdoes not call for the rent and he replied that one or two members of the Council told him not to call. I wish to ask if one or two I "'II .II members ot the Uouncil has the authority ot the Council ?-The Mayor I have allowed Mr Hopkins to make a personal explanation. We proceed to No. 5.-Councillor C. M. Williams rose to speak but the Mayor said that he could not allow any discussion. -Councillor Williams: It is only this- The Mayor: I cannot allow discussion.- Councillor Williams: I wish to explain.—The Mayor: Is it a personal explanation ?-Councillor Williams Yes. What I stated was that no rent bad been paid. That was all; the other inference-The Mayor: No. 5, that is the personal explanation. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. Alderman Peter Jones presented the following report of the Public Works Committee :—An appli- cation was considered from Mr Pemberton for per- mission to erect a portico on a modified form as shewn on the plan submitted by him. Your Com- mittee recommend that the application be granted subject to the lower projection not being less than 7 feet 3 inches from the paving, and also to Mr Pemberton agreeing to pay the costs incurred by the Council in the matter of the recent proceedings taken against him.—The Borough Surveyor was instructed to invite tenders for the grazing of a field on Morfa Mawr from the 12th November, 1898, to 25th March, 1899.-Mr T. H. Powell's application for kerbing in front of his new shops in Mill street was considered. The Corporation not having any kerbing in stock at present, your committee recom- mend that permission be granted Mr Powell to lay down kerbing at his own expense.— Councillor Hopkins asked what were the costs the Council asked Mr Pemberton to pay.—Alderman Jones said that it was felt by the Committee that before assenting to the application of Mr Pemberton the Council ought to reimburse itself for the costs incurred in the proceedings before the magistrates. He certainly thought that the ratepayers should not be put to auy expense with regard to the previous pro- ceedings.—Councillor R. Doughton It seems to me a very hard case indeed. I am quite in sympathy with Mr Pemberton because of the enormous sum he has expended upon that place. The money he has expended upon that house is something marvellous, and I know that he has spent more money than anyone of us would like to spend.—Councillor Salmon contended that Mr Pemberton h&d already been fined, and as the portico had been taken down that case was finished with. The present application was quite a different thing and as such should be treated separately. Besides there was a clerical error in the first sum- mons, and did they intend to ask Mr Pemberton to pay for that ? He proposed that they adopt the report leaving out the words dealing with the payment ot the costs.-Coiincillor Jones seconded it. He did not think having regard to the absent letters written by Mr Pemberton to the Council that they should ask him to pay. Councillor Peake Insulting letters !-Councillor Salmon: Mr Mayor will you call these gentlemen (Messrs Peake, Palmer, and Peter Jones) to order; I cannot under- stand a word Councillor Jones is saying.—Councillor Jones concluded by saying that after taking every- thing into consideration they ought to leave that out about payment of costs.—Alderman Doughton I am really surprised at some of the remarks made. Here's a gentleman who sets the Council at defiance --Councillor R. J. Jones No, no !-Alderman Doughton No I say yes. I will repeat it again if necessary. He set this Council at defiance and took the law into his own hands; said he was right; came down here in a manner not often adopted by a gentleman and gave us to understand we were blundering. If we saddle the ratepayers with this expense which we were forced to by him he would be one of the first to come down and say we are blundering. How much are the costs ?—The Town Clerk: Cert.-iii,ly about X5 5s.-Alderman Palmer I move that he be asked to pay an annual sum of £1 la.—Councillor Jones One shilling a year would be quite ainple.-Coiincillor Hopki,is What are others paying, a shilling ?-Councillor Peake: No, nothing.—The Mayor: Will anyone second Alderman Palmer's proposal ?—Councillor Hopkins: Nobody is so foolish (langhter).-The amendment was then put and four voted for it, and the report of the Committee was adopted.—The rest of the report was adopted, the field being let to Mrs Lloyd, of Mill Street, for £ 3 10s. MACADAM. It was agreed to order 300 tons of macadam from Penrhyndeudraeth Quarry at 2s 9d per ton. TOWN IMPROVEMENTS. The report of the Finance Committee was pre- sented by Councillor C. M. Williams. Councillor J. P. Thomas took exception to the renewing of leases to the owner of the houses in Prospect street. The conditions included the widening of the pavement at this spot to be carried out by the Council and Councillor Thomas was of opinion that much more could be done in the way of reserving for the public open spaces such as existed in front of these houses. He moved that this part of the report be referred back. No one seconded and the report was adopted. The Committee also recom- mended the grantidg of renewals to Mr David Watkins, 12, Terrace road, and Mr Thomas Hall, 16, Terrace road, the conditions in which included the surrendering of five feet of the land to the Corporation for the purpose of widening the street. —Councillor Salmon referred to an occasion when the Council paid £70 to an owner of property in Terrace road for surrendering a piece of land. As they all knew this street was the most un- sightly in the whole of the town and during the summer months the traffic was very heavy. He would like if the Council could arrange to bring about the proposed improvement at an earlier date. He saw that two years were allowed in which to carry out the alterations and he moved that the report be referred back in order that better arrange- ments might be made. Councillor Hopkins seconded this because he felt that Mr Hall and Mr Watkins might influence the other owners to make their applications for renewals. Alderman Peter Jones said that in the present case the amendment was super- fluous as they had attained the object they they had in view. Unless applications were made by the present leaseholders within the next two years the Council by a resolution passed would not consider their applications, but would reserve it and see the work carried out on the expiration of the lease. These leases were very short ones and would expire in the year 1907. Other owners of property in this street had already notified their desire to apply for a renewal, and he did not see that they would be in a better position by referring the report back.—Councillor Hopkins: Do we allow sufficient to tempt these people ?—Alderman Jones: All I say is that a nine years' lease put into the market fetches £ 900.—Alderman Palmer I believe that this matter will be carried out because another leaseholder told me that he hoped to be able to do his within two years.—Mr Salmon I withdraw my amendment, but hope that the Committee will take the matter into consideration when the other ape plicants come forward.—Councillor Hopkins: Mr Salmon must ask the seconder (laughter).—The Mayor: Do you consent ?-Councillor Hopkins: Yes.—Councillor Williams, referring to the grant of 270 mentioned by Mr Salmon, explained that a portion of the house bad already been built and it was pulled down. Applicants in this street would have to come forward within three years.—Coun- cillor Salmon If you give them two years that will be five.- Councillor Williams: It has always been the desire of the Council not to harass leaseholders. —Councillor Salmon said that the reason he brought the matter forward was because of the heavy traffic. —The report was then adopted. CHRYSANTHEMUM AND PRODUCE SHOW. This event came off at the Royal Pier Pavilion on Wednesday afternoon, and turned out to be a complete success. By many persons it is held that a flower and vegetable show cannot be a success unless it takes place in the open park or fields where the surroundings are more in keeping with the show itself than it were possible for any building to be, however well adapted. But after last Wednesday's show the believers in this contention must be considerably reduced in number. The show was the finest held in the town for many years, and the charming way in which the groups were arranged and th tables set out completed a picture of floral loveliness which was restful to the eye and refreshing to the mind. The chyeantbemum was there in every variety, some small, others large but all beautiful and excellent specimens of the flower of the East. The competitors were not numerous but the large groups served to fill up the long room, and there were enough plants sent in to set off the show to advantage. The variety of blooms and plants was extensive and the quality excellent. Not any difficulty was experienced in awarding the first prizes, but with the second prizes the judge (Mr Blackhouse of Shrewsbury) had often to hesitate, and the aid of a second judge was sought in the open class for three plants. Mr Palmer's gardener won the prize for the best group on accouut of the ground foliage having been retained to a greater extent than existed in the group from Gogerddan. A very notable group of plants was shown by the Earl of Lisburne, and the honorary exhibits included groups of beautiful plants and flowers from the well-known gardens of Gogerddan, Abermaide, the Corporation, Fron- fraith, Llvnpadarn, the Queen's, Caergog, the Mid- way, the Hotel Cambria, etc. Some disappoint- ment was felt as to the decision in the competition bouquet, but it should be pointed that the bouquet of the present day is somewhat different from the old-fashioned way of the tying flowers together, and the more successful style illustrated by the shower bouquet is more in vogue. The only firm exhibiting were Messrs Clibran and they showed some rare specimens of apples, also cut blooms of chrysanthe- mums including new varieties. The choice selection of home-grown vegetables, each sample properlv named, shown by the Abermaide head gardener (Mr Austin) was much admired, as was also the grand selection of fruit sent down from Crosswood the residence of Lord Lisburne. During the day selections of music were rendered and an excellent opportunity was provided of bearing to perfection the gramophone and the phoneon, kindly lent for the occasion by Messrs Wheatley and Sons. The county people were present in force and with their kind help the com- mittee arranged a very pretty programme con- sisting of a one-act play, &c., the chief items of which are given below:-The play in one act, Second Thoughts," by C. Herbert. Characters Sir Herbert Mervyn, Mr A. Macpherson The Hon. Helen Cliveden (his cousin), Miss Evans; Mrs MacShanon (the rich widow), Miss Gladys Evans. Scene A room in a country house during a Ball. Singing picture, Drink to me only," Mr and Mrs Ormond; songs, (a) Nini, Ninnette, Ninon" (b) Very well then," Capt Samson singing picture, Mr Ormond selection on the Gramophone; recital on the Phoneon; selection, La Fille du Regiment," Aberystwyth Town Band (conductor, Mr J. Ed- wards) comic song. The Economical Man," Mr Arthur B. Neal; violin solo, Dance Tzigane," Bandmaster Wright; soug, The Anchor's Weighed," Mr T. Evans-Hughes; song, The Little Silver Ring," Miss Eunice Williams; comic song, Mr Bethel; song, "Good Company," Mr Jack Thomas, U.C.W. oornet solo, "True till Death," Mr J. H. Rowe; song, Maid of Athens," Mr T. Evans-Hughes; comic song, "The Postman's Rat- Tat," Mr A. B. Neal; selection, "Belle of New York," The Orchestra. The committee, of which the following is a list, are to be congratulated upon the way things have worked out, and no doubt they will be encouraged to go in for a bigger show next year;—Messrs T. W. Powell (chairman), Percy Lobbs, D. M. Davies, Rufus Williams (treasurer), D. Colville, R. Peake, C. Palmer, W. H. Palmer, R. C. Williams, H. Austin, H. Sheraton (hon. sec.) and J. Purton (hon. sec.) The decorations in the Pavilion were carried out under the directions of Mr Weller, the town gar- dener. Excellent refreshments were provided by the Manageress of the Hotel Cambria. PRIZE LIST. The following is the list of prize winners:— OPEN CLAss.-Group of chrysanthemums in pots arranged for effect, 10ft by 6ft semi-circular 1 W H Palmer, Queen's Hotel; 2 Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart. Three plants, Japanese, distinct: 1 W H Palmer, 2 Sir Pryse Pryse. Three plants, incurved, distinct: 1 W H Palmer, 2 Sir Pryse Pryse, Bart. Six plants in pots not more than six inches, suitable for table decoration 1 Lewis Pugh Pugh, 2 John Websdell, Caergog Nursery. Group of plants in pots: 1 Earl of Lisburne, 2 Sir Pryse Pryse. Twelve table plants in pots: 1 Earl of Lisburne, 2 Sir Pryse Pryse. Six primulas in pots 1 Lewis Pugh Pugh (award of merit). Sixcyclainen in pots: 1 Lewis Pugh Pugh (merit). Twelve cut blooms of Japanese chrysanthemums, 1 Sir Pryse Pryse, 2 Earl of Lis- burne. Six ditto: 1 Sir Pryse Pryse, 2 Earl of Lisburne. Twelve cut blooms incurved, not less than six varieties: 1 Sir Pryse Pryse, 2 Earl of Lisburne. Six ditto, not less than four varieties 1 Sir Pryse Pryse, 2 Earl of Lisburne. Three specimen blooms, Japanese: 1 Sir Pryse Pryse, 2 Frederick Roberts, Penwern. Three bunched of Pompoms arranged in their own foliage, not less than three varieties: 1 W H Palmer, 2 Earl of Lisburne. Bouquet of chrysanthemums: 1 Sir Pryse Pryse, 2 J Purton, Terrace Road. Two bunches of black or white grapes: 1 J Purton, 2 Sir Pryse Plyse. Dessert apples: 1 Earl of Lisburne, 2 Sir Pryse Pryse. Culinary apples: 1 J G W Bonsall, 2 J Richards. Pears: 1 Earl of Lisburne, 2 J G W Bonsall. Collection of vegetables 1 Sir Pryse Pryse, 2 Lewis Pugh Pugh. Best bloom in the Show, any variety: 1 Sir Pryse Pryse, 2 J G W Bonsall. The handsome silver electro-plated cup offered to the competitor who carried off most prizes in the open class, was won by Mr Vearey, of Gogenddan, by 38 points against 22 of Mr Williams, Cross wood. AMATETJKS'CLASS.—Six plants of chrysanthemums, any variety 1 Miss Jones, Fronygoch 2 J Dougall. One plant of chrysanthemum 1 Miss Jones, 2 J Dougall. Six cut blooms, four varieties: 1 Miss Jones, 2 J Purton. Three cut blooms: 1 Miss Jones, 2 J Purton. Collection of vegetables: J Purton (merit). COTTAGERS' CLASS.—Six varieties of vegetables: 1 E Edwards, Cross; 2 W Roberts, Alfred Place. Two varieties of potatoes, eight inches each 1 E Edwards, 2 T 0 Hughes. Best plant in pot in or out of bloom: 1 W Roberts, Alfred Place. Best fern in pot, James Rees, Llanbadarn Road. Best six pots of Roman hyacinths: 1 J Vearey, 2 Lewis Pugh Pugh. -———

MACHYNLLETH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—WEDNBRDAY. Present: Messrs N B Owen (chairman), David Evans (vice-chairman), Mrs Maglona Lloyd, Messrs John Davies, John Rowlands, R Morgan, Humphrey Jones, Meredith Jones, John Watkin, W Jones, Edward Hughes, E M Jones, Rowland Jones, R Morgan, R Owen, R Hughes, W M Evans, Ellis Hughes, and J Davies (Darowen), with Mr David Evans, clerk, and Mr D. Morgan, assistant clerk. STATISTICS. During the two weeks just passed the following amounts have been paid in out-relief: Per Mr John Jones, Machynlleth JE17 17s 3d to 71 receipients; per ^Mr W. Jones, Penual, £ 28 16s 4d to 94 receipients; per Mr Daniel Howell, Darowen X43 15s to 155 receipients MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that during the past fort- night ^60 ^tramps had been relieved as compared with 54 during the same period ot 1897. The number of paupers at present in the House was 37, an increase of oneas compared with the correspond- ing period of 1897. LADIES' VISITING COMMITTEE. The following report appeared in the Ladies' Visiting Committee Book :—Nov. 8th, 1898, Lisa Axworthy, E. Axworthy, Devonshire, visited the Workhouse, though not visitors' day, and were highly pleased with the extreme cleanliness, good order, and cheerful appearance of the inmates, and also the excellent condition of health, which is a great credit to the Master and Matron of the place. Amelia Jones: I quite concur with the above state- ment.—It is interesting to note that in 1893 the following ladies were appointed a Ladies' Com- mittee to visit the house on Thursday :— Mrs Trevor, The Rectory; Mrs Morgan, Llwyn House Miss Trevor, Mrs Jones, Cambrian House; Mrs Rowlands, Rock Villa; Mrs Lloyd, Bank place; Mrs Roberts, Bank place Mrs Robert Rees, Garshon Mrs Hughes Jones, and Mrs Arthur Tomlins, Aberdovey. According to the Book visits were made by these ladies in May, June, Jaly, November, and December, 1893, but from that date up to the present, for a period of five years, the Committee does not appear to have visited the house, and it has remained for two ladies from Devonshire to remind the Guardians that there was such a committee as the Ladies Committee supposed to be in existence. THE PROPOSED COUNTY ASYLUM. The following resolution was forwarded to the Board by the Caersws Union That the Clerk be instructed to write to the Llanfyllin and Machyn- lleth Boards inviting them to join this Board in suggesting to the Committee of Visitors of the Asylum that they enquire into the desirability of taking steps to obtain one of the Workhouses of the county for conversion into an asylum for the accommodation of the pauper lunatics of this county and the discontinuance of the agreement with Shropshire.—Mr Richard Williams, clerk to the Caersws Board, asked to be favoured with the decision of the Board.—Mr John Watkin said that it would cost RIO,000 to enlarge Bicton asylum and he was in favour of having an asylum in the county, for it would be cheaper in the long run. He suggested the appointment of a committee.— On the motion of Mr Edward Hughes, seconded by Mr E. M. Jones, it was agreed to put the matter on the agenda for the next meeting. «. Chakir Pacha embarked on Monday morning with the last of the Turkish soldiers in Crete. The Turkish Admiral paid farewell visits to the Europeau Admirals. The artillery and war muni- tions will be despatched to Turkey afterwards by the Admirals.

ABERDOVEY. TEMPERANCE.—On Sunday evening at the weekly meeting, Mr Johu Owen, Celtic House, presided, in the absence of Mr John Lumley. An eloquent address was given by the Rev D. Jones, Garregddu. Mr R. Griffith also addressed the meeting. The hall was crowded, and the meeting a successful one. FisnING.-A large quantity of plaice and other flatfish are being caught here, and are sent by rail to Liverpool, where a ready market is found for them. The fish are canght close to the mussel beds on the nôdrln. THE ENGLISH CHAPEL.—A public tea meeting was held by members of the English Presbyterian Chapel on Wednesday afternoon. The following ladies presided at the tablpg:-Mrs Tomlins, Mrs Ellis (Peuhelvg), Mrs Lewis (Sea View terrace), Mrs Evans, Mrs T. Green, Miss Wardman, Miss Bell, Miss Morgan, and Miss Pugh. Mrs Tomlins very generously gave the treat at her own expense, so that the proceeds of the tea as well as the en- tertainment were devoted to the Chapel funds. In the evening a concert was held in the Assembly Room, presided over by Mr A. Tomlins, Brynteg- wel. Songs were given by Mr Ernest Richards, Mr Festin Williams, Miss S A Bell, Miss Susie Davit^gp Mr Hughes, Mr J Jones, Ac., and glees were rendered by Mr T M Rhys and party. Capt. M Rowlands had charge of a phonograph which re- produced the song and address given by Mr Festin Williams. A recitation was given by Miss Louise Jones, Penhelyg Uchaf. On the motion of the Rev J 0 Thomas, M.A., seconded by Mr W Jones Hughes a vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Tomlins, and to all those who assisted at the tea and the entertainment. TABERNACLE DEBATING SOCIETY.—This society met on Monday evening, under the presidency of Mr W. Jones liugbes. A debate took place on the subject, Is poverty an advantage or a disadvantage?" Miss Pugh, Board School, read a paper on the affirmative side, and Mr J. Daniel Hughes on the negative. A warm discussion ensued, part in which was taken by the Rev J. O. Thomas, Messrs Festin Williams, W. Jowes, C.C., D. Jones (Sychnant), E. Davies, R. O. Richards, J. Roberts, Owen Jones, R. Williams, and Miss M. A. Charles. The voting showed that 15 were of opinion that poverty is an advantage, and 19 that it is a disadvantage. THE LITERARY INSTITUTE.—On Friday evening the Temperance Society, at the suggestion of the Literary Institute Committee, gave an entertain- ment at the Assembly Rooms, the proceeds of which were devoted towards the institute. The chair was occupied by the Rev Tudno Davies, who also conducted. Mr Festin Williams gave a song, Yr Ornest," in excellent voice. Miss Annie Evans, Meirion House, took the prize for reciting in a competition open to children under 15 years of age. Song, Mr J. Lumley impromptu reading, Mr W. J. Hughes and Mr G. Humphreys equal; song, Miss S. A. Bell (encored). Captain Rowlands Itben enter- tained the audience with the phonograph, which was greatly enjoyed and bad to be repeated; recitation, Miss Blodwen Lumley; song, Mr Hugh Lewis recitation, Mr G. S. Owen adjudica- tion on the poetical verses on the Golf Links," best with great praise, Mr R. O. Richards; Dyfi and Talfardd were the adjudicators; song, Miss Susie Davies; reading Mr R. Davies, Fishery Board Inspector. Mr Edward Davies gave his adjudica- tion ou the best Love letter." The adjudication was full of mirth and most entertaining. The prize was awarded to Mr D. P. Jones, Bryncrug. A vote of thanks to the Chairman, Captain Rowlands, and others terminated the meeting, which is the first of the series to be held during the winter.

CAERSWS. POLICE COURT.-MONDAY. Before Captain Adams, Messrs E. B. Proctor and E. Kinsey. IRREGULAR?ATTENDANCE.—John Ashton, Clatter, Llanwnog, was charged by Mr John Davies, school attendance officer, with not sending his children regularly to school.—Defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs. NIGHT POACHING ON THE PLABDINAM ESTATE AN EXEMPLARY SENTENCE.—Richard Jones, known as Dick Robin, Bryn Street, Newtown, was charged by Edward Wilson, gamekeeper to Mrs Edward Davies, with poaching on November 1st on the Plas- dinam estate.—John Swain, a groom in the employ of Mr Edward Jones, Trewythen, said that on the night in question he was instructed to accompany a party of five to the Gwernerin covers to watch for poachers. At about a quarter to one the party heard four shots fired in quick succession. The party separated, and witness, in company with another employe named William Morgan, went in the direction he heard the last shot fired. After proceeding a few yards they saw prisoner crossing a path in front of them carrying a gun. Witness shouted to Jones to stop and ran towards him. Prisoner turned sharply round and putting his gun to his shoulder, presented it at witness, and dared him to come nearer. Witness, however, rushed at prisoner and knocked the muzzle of the gun in the air. Jones then dropped the gun and ran. After a long chase he was captured and handed over to the police. On being searched three pheasants and a number of cartriages were found upon him. Jones pleaded guilty, but denied that he had ever been night poaching before.—Inspector Lake said said there were 17 previous convictions for similar offences recorded against prisoner.—The Bench sentenced him to three months' imprisonment with hard labour, and in default of finding sureties in 910 for his good behaviour, to an additional six months' imprisonment.

GUILSFIELD. DEATH BY BURNING.—Mr Maurice Jones, coroner, held an inquest at the Blue Bell, Guilsfield, on Tuesday, on the body of David Thomas Jones, a child three years of age. The foreman of the jury was Mr E. Junes, Pentre House.—The first witness, Mrs Wild, Red House, stated that the parents of the deceased, Robert Jones and his wife, lived about 100 yards from her house. They bad five children, the eldest aged six. About one o'clock on Saturday she saw smoke as she was passing Robert Jones's house, and told Mrs Jones who was coming up the lane. They entered the house and found deceased on the floor by the door with his clothes burning. Witness got a bag and rolled deceased in it, and they did what they could to relieve the child. The whole body was burned and deceased was unable to speak. They sent to Welshpool for a doctor, and Dr Marston arrived between three and four o'cloek, but the child was then dead.—A verdict of accidentally burned was returned.

LLANGYNIEW. PARISH COUNCIL.—This Council met on Tuesday, when there were present Messrs H F Jones (chair- man), Thomas Griffiths, Daniel Thomas, Maurice Jones, James R Davies and John Morris, with Mr J J Griffiths (clerk).-The Footpaths Committee reported that the path on Nenadd Commons had been repaired and handed in a bill for the same, and that substantial stiles had been erected on Dol- veiniog by Mr J. E. Poundley.—On the motion of Mr Daniel Thomas it was resolved that the land- owners of Groesddu and Cynhinfa be requested to place three stiles on their farms near Henfel; Messrs John Morris and James R. Davies were appointed to see the repairs to the path on the Gribin carried out. The Black Well on Glascoed Farm is to be put into proper repair and the Chair- man was appointed to superintend the work.—The Clerk was directed to forward a representation to the Rural District Council that a culvert is required across the road near Glasgoed Gate that the roads thronghoHt the parish are in a neglected state, and that the bridge crossing the Haffes near the Tan- house is in a dangerous ceiidition.-A precept for £5 was drawn on the overseers to meet current expenses.

LLANGADFAN. LECTURE.—A lecture in aid of the Church Missionary Society was delivered in Llangadfan National School on Tuesday evening. The Rector (the Rev D. C. Jones) presided. The lecture was delivered by the Rev W. M. Roberts, secretary to the Society, and was illustrated by magic lantern views of the work of the Society in various parte of India, China, and Central Africa. A collection in aid of the C.M.S. was made at the close of the meeting.

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SHOCKING ACCIDENT AT NEWTOWN. TWO MEN KILLED AND TWO INJURED. A terrible accident occurred at the Cambrian Mills on Monday afternoon. Four mpn, Abraham Humphreys, blacksmith, Old Church street; John Inkerman Jones, labourer, Frankwell street; Charles Francis, labourer, Bryn street, and John Brown, labourer, Green lane, Abermule, all in the employ of Messrs Turner Brothers, ironfounders, were engaged in the old steam engine house, re- moving a quantity of machinery, which Messrs Turner Brothers had recently purchased. The old steam engine has been supplanted by gas power, and under the superintendence of Abraham Humphreys, the other three men had been en- gaged in removing the fittings of the old machinery for more than a week, and would have completed the job in a few days. The engine house itself consists of three brick walls each ten feet high, the frontage consisting for the most part of wood work, built under a cross beam. Upon the walls rested the factory water tank, a stupendous cast iron cistern capable of holding 7,500 gallons, and above it a smaller tank with capacity for about 1,000 gallons. These tanks supplied the boilers, and on this unfortunate afternoon both receptacles bad been pumped full, so that their combined weight was enormous. About half past three o'clock a terrific crash, followed by the sullen roar of water was heard in the neighbourhood, sound- ing high above the noise of the machinery con- nected with the mill. Following the direction of the sound, a rush was at once made for the old engine house, when it was found that the tanks had fallen from the wall to the floor where the four men were seen at work only a few minutes before. A great mass of cast iron, masonry, and debris lay deep in water, while the three walls left standing leaned over all jagged and rough with protruding pieces of masonry and old scrap iron. The scene which presented itself to the horror stricken onlookers was one of indescribable confusion. Heaped up in what had once been an enclosure, but which now could scarcely be described as such, only three wall remaining and these in such a precarious condition that it seemed as though they too would topple over, was an immense pile of iron plates, heavy iron bars, and masonry weighing many tons off which ran a continuous stream of water. It was speedily realised that the unfortunate workmen were buried under the heap of debris and that unless quickly rescued they must, if they were not already killed, speedily succumb. Willing helpera were not wanting. Iron plates, each more than two men could life, were casr. aside with feverish energy. For a time nothing could be seen of the unfortunate workmen. John Jones was seen first, and the massive plates which pinned him to the ground were speedily removed. To the joy of the rescuing party it was found that he was alive and comparatively uninjured. Meanwhile Dr. Palmer had been sent for, and was on the scene with the utmost promptitude. The next to be dis- covered was Charles Francis, who lay beneath a heap of heavy iron work. The poor fellow was shockingly injured, but was conscious, and bore his terrible pain without a murmur. Many additional hands came to help, and a few minutes later the body of Humphreys was extricated from the heart of the debris. His neck was found to be broken, as well as his breast bones and one of his thighs- all revealing the terrible weight that had crushed him to death in a second. The body was reverently laid aside, and the search continued for Brown. Plate after plate was pulled away, and still there was no sight of him, and the hope was cherished that he might have been been called to the Foundry when the accident happened. The rescuers were proceeding to drag the deep pools of water, when a boot was observed at the bottom of an immense heap of gigantic iron plates. Five of these lay right across the body, and their removal was not easily accomplished. Brown waR dead, and, like Humphreys, his body presented awful mutilation. Dr. Palmer and bis assistant (Dr. Wilson), at once bad the injured men made as comfortable as possible under the circumstances, and although Jones seemed little the worse for his terrible experience, small hopes were entertained of Francis's recovery, his back being injured and both legs broken. He was conveyed with all speed to the Infirmary. Jones sustained a severe wound on the right arm, a few cuts about the head, and several deep scratches on his legs. He is now on the high read to recovery. Humphreys, who has been in the service of Messrs Turner Bros., for about ten years, is about 36 years of age. He leaves a widow and a young family of two. Outside in the street the most intense excitement prevailed. An immense concourse of people assem- bled outside the main entrance to the mills in Canal street, and waited anxiously for tidings of those in the works, the frenzied anxiety of the relatives of those inside being pitiable. The seeming caupe of the accident was the removal of a prop connected with the tank which had to be taken down in order to get at the shafting which the workmen were engaged in removing. Humphreys consulted Mr Mitchell, the manager of the mill, and Mr Tom Humphreys, the Company's engineer, prior to the knocking away of the prop as to the advisability of doing so, and the latter gave it as his opinion that the prop in question had no connection with the stability of the structure. However no sooner bad it been removed than the tanks, which when full of water, as was the case at the moment, weighed up- wards of 50 tons crashed down upon the hapless workmen affording them no opportunity of escape. It is scarcely creditable the prop of timber, between three and four inches thick and some four feet long, could have constituted the mainstay of the iron structure above. It is thought that the four or five girders upon which the tanks rested, and which to all appearance were sufficiently strong supports, must have been loosened from their bed in the brick walls during the process of clearing out the heavier parts of the machinery, particularly huge cogwheels which were necessarily handled by means of pulleys attached to the girders. The walls are old, and it is not difficult to imagine that a severe strain or twist would dislodge the girders and gradually throw an increasing weight upon the timber prop until it became weakened. Mr Mitchell interviewed by our representative said that when the noise of the disaster was heard a general rush was made to the spot and speedy efforts were at once made to release the men from their terrible position. As to the supports of the tank he said that no one had the slightest idea that they were in a state of ill- repair. The public are being rigidly excluded from the factory premises, pending the removal of the debris which must, of necessity, occupy a consider- able period, and all work connected with the mill machinery has been stopped, as until the arrival of new tanks, or the devising of other arrangements, the necessary water for the working of the machines cannot be procured.—Mr Garlick, the managing director of the Severn Tweed Company, Ltd., who was apprised of the catastrophe, travelled to New- town by the night mail, and was at once busily engaged making preparations for the resumption of work. On Tuesday he received a telegram from Mr Preen, Chairman of the directors of the Com- pany, expressing his deep sorrow at the news of the accident. An eye-witness says that when they were carrying Jones out to be medically attended he said, I don't think I am 30 much hurt as Charlie Francis, who is lying beside me. You had better see to him first." The deceased Abraham Humphreys, was well known and widely respected in the town and district. Fully ten years ago he came to Newtown from the neighbourhood of Llangollen. He was an enthusiastic musician, and assisted the Newtown Competitive Choir at Brecon National Eisteddfod, and his services were much appreciated by the choirs of Bettws and Tregynon in local Eisteddfodau. He was connected with the Welsh Congregational Church, Milford road. The deceased man, Brown, was unmarried, and resided at Abermule. THE INQUEST. The inquest on the bodies of Abraham Hum- phreys, and John Brown, was held at the Infirmary on Tuesday, before Mr R. Williams, coroner. Mr G. H. Ellison was appointed foreman of a jury consisting of the following:—Messrs Ed. Jones, G. H. Ellison, R. W. Davies, Rd. James, Rd. Barnes, Alfred Marsden, J. A. Oliver, G. G. Trow, Samuel Powell, Edward Buckley, Henry Roberts, E. C. Davies, F. W. Cooke, Morgan Morris, David Hamer, and W. P. Phillips. There were also present Mr Hillditcli, Government inspector; Mr Garlick, managing director; Mr Mitchell, manager; Mr T. M. Taylor (representing Messrs Turner Bros.), and Mr W. A. Turner. The Coroner, in opening the inquiry, said that they met on a rather melancholy occasion that day. They had to conduct an in. qniry into the cause and circumstances of the death of two men, very well known to most of them, who met with their death almost instantaneously. Although Newtown was an industrial town they had been singularly free from serious accidents for the past 25 or 30 years. In fact the only accident approaching the present one in seriousness happened more than 21 years ago. That he knew as he had been Coroner or Deputy-Coroner some years befere that time, and on that occasion they held an inquiry in that room on the death of two men who were killed by falling under a traction engine on the Vastry. It would be their duty to inquire very closely into the circumstances. One of the principal witnesses was not in a condition to be examined and they would have to adjourn tho inquest on that account and he proposed merely to take evidence of identification and sufficient evidence to enable them to proceed with the burial of the men. He offered the relatives, on behalf of the jury, their sympathy and condolence in their bereavement.—Mr Garlick, on behalf of the Com- pany, expressed their very deep regret that that accident should have occurred at their mill. It had been their endeavour so far as they could to always look after the welfare of their workpeople. —Mr William A. Turner (Messrs lurner Bros., employers of the men), fully endorsed the Coroner's and Mr Garlick's remarks. The accident was one that had given them (the firm) very great sorrow. It was the first one that had occurred ever since they had been in business and he was sure it was quite beyond their power to prevent it. Their sympathy with the families was more than he could express.—Mr T. M. Taylor asked leave to appear for Messrs Turner Bros.—Dr Palmer said he was not apprehensive of any immediate danger to Francis.—The jury then viewed the bodies after which Maurice Owen gave evidence. He said he was manager at the Cambrian Foundry for Messrs Turner Bros. He knew both the deceased. Abraham Humphreys had been engaged at the Foundry for about 10 years. He was 36 years of age. He was a blacksmith and jobber. John Brown was a labourer, aged 27, and had been engaged for about a fortnight.—Mr Taylor and Mr Garlick asked to be allowed to question Mr Owen at the adjourned inquest.-Dr Raywood said that J. Inkerman Jones would be able to appear in three or four days, and the inquest was adjourned until to-day (Saturday), at 10.30 a.m.—The jury then went to visit the scene of the accident and after returning they were sworn to appear at the adjourned meeting which will be held at the Police Court.

4. DYNAMITE FUSE MAKER'S STRANGE REVELATIONS. Explosives have become the staple industry of the St Agnes district of Cornwall. Overlooking Perranporth, a quaint little village on the north coast, stand Nobel's Explosive Works, where the manufacture of deadly explosives is carried on with a minimum of risk to the residents. The workers are protected by every possible device; but there are disasters which skill cannot circumvent. A false step, a single act of carelessness, may cause a catastrophe. Naturally the workers are highly paid, and quite an army of girls and young women find employment. Even greater dangers than the deadly dynamite have to be faced, as one of the girl workers narrated a few days ago to a representative of the Royal Cornwall Gazette. A young woman of tall and commanding figure," the reporter calls her, "in the full glow of youth and vigour." About four years ago," she said, I was em. ployed at the fuse factory, near Camborne, but for the last twelve or eighteen months I have worked at the Perranporth dynamite factory. The girls are remarkably well paid, and the work is light. Four years ago," she went on, I suffered from palpitation of the heart. I was very weak and kept fainting away, and suffered terribly from head- ache and pain under the left shoulder. My lips were bloodless. I was pale and thin, my face and head used to swell dreadfully, and I often suffered torments. My arms felt as if thev were not my own. My left arm was continually aching, and my hands and feet used to sting and go numb. I also occasionally lost the use of my left side as if I were paralysed. If I went upstairs I had to cling to the banisters and to sit down and rest half-way up. I was in this condition for eighteen months or two years. My fellow workpeople told my mother I was going into a consumption. I bad no blood in my body, and could hardly bear to draw breath. About 18 months ago I read an article in the paper about Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and I got a box. I took them three times a day, and in a fort- night I felt great relief. I only took four boxes and at the end of that time I felt cured, and have taken nothing in the form of medicine since." So long as the package bears the full name, Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, these pille can be safely bought anywhere, but in case of doubt it is best to send direct to Dr Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holborn-viaduct, London, E.C., (en- closing the price, 2s 9d or for six 'boxes 13s 9d). This young lady's experience (her name is Miss Daisy Coon, of Fore-street, Camborne) illustrates very clearly a danger threatening many men and women. Careless disregard of deficient health allows the blood time to get thin and poor, the body loses power to resist disease, the nerves and spine grow weak. Presently a common cold leads to a cough, blood is lost, and consumption seizes another victim. This kind of thing occurs over and over again the way to avoid it is to act early. As soon as yon grow pale or sallow, when your back aches, and you get out of breath, with a beating heart, after a short run, or when a meal leaves you with a full feeling and a sense of langour, take the one great tonic. Dr Williams' Pink Pills make new blood; it is not an experiment to try them, you can judge of their effect in a very short time. By renewing the blood and by the tonic effect. on the nerves and spine, they have cured in thousands of cases paralysis, locomotor ataxy, rhematism, sciatica, rickets, consumption, anaemia, pale and sallow complexion, palpitations, heart disease, neuralgia, early decay, all forms of female weakness and hysteria. They are a tonic, not a purgative.

— NEW PATENT. The following abridged description i specially drawn for the County Times by Messrs Hughes and Young, Patent Agents, 55 and 56, Chancery Lane, Loudon, W.C., who will give advice and assistance free to our readers on all patent matters:— 15457. Targets. Patentee Mr T. Jenkins, The Friary, Carmarthen. Two targets are secured by screws in sockets attached to a cross tube or bar mounted on a pivot supported by a fixed frame. When a target is hit it is swung down into the pit for repair whilst the other target is raised into view. The targets are secured in a vertical posi- tion by stops projecting from a swivelling cross rod operated by a handle. The supporting frame may be forked so as to enclose the lower target.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN. HONOURS AND PROMOTIONS. The following are amongst the recipients of honours and promotions in recognition of their ser- vices in the Soudan :-Victoria Cross: Capt Paul Aloysius Kenna, 21st Lancers; Lieut. the Hon. Raymond Harvey Ledge Joseph de Montmorency, 21st Lancers; Private Thomas Byrne, 21st Lancers; and Capt Nevill Maskelyne Smyth, 2ud Dragoon Guards. Most Honourable Order of the Bath: Major and Brevet Lieut.-Col. David Francis Lewis, the Cheshire Regiment, employed with Egyptian Army. Distinguished Service Order Lieut.-Col. George Arthur Hughes, M.B., Royal Army Medical Corps; Lieut.-Col. Francis Lloyd, Grenadier Guards; Lieut. Harry Lionel Pritchard, Royal Engineers, employed with Egyptian Army. Brevet: To be Colonel, Major and Brevet Lieut.-Col. J. Sillem, the Welsh Regiment, employed with Egyptian Army. To be Lieutenant-Colonels Major W. H. Williams, Royal Artillery; Capt and Brevet Major W. S. Sparkes, the Welsh Regiment, employed with Egyptian Army; Major A. E. Sand bach, Royal Engineers, employed with Egyptian Army. To be Majors Capt E. C. J. Williams, the Buffs (East Kent Regiment), employed with Egyptian Army Capt G. E. Matthews, Royal Marine Light Infantry, employed with Egyptian Army. Army Veterinary Department: Vet.-Lieut. T. E. W. Lewis, employed with Egyptian Army, to be Veterinary Captain. Medal for Distinguished Conduct in the Field Second Corporal A. Jones, Royal Engineers; Sergt- Inst. Lewis and Sergt J. Phillips, Grenadier Guards; Col-Sergt Evans, the Lancashire Fusiliers. Extra Regimental Promotion to the rank of Captain: Lieut. N. T. Boroon, the Welsh Regiment, employed with Egyptian Army. Higher rates of Pay of their rank Veterinary Captain G. R. Griffith, D.S.O., Army Veterinary Department.

0 NOMINATION OF SHERRIFFS. On Saturday the Nomination of Sheriffs for the Counties of England and Wales took place in the Court of the Lord Chief Justice. Pleas for exemp- tion were fewer than usual. The Court laid down the rule that a Chairman of a County Council should not be called on to serve. The following were selected. The first name is usually pricked." SHROPSHIRE. Hugh Ker Colville, Bellaport Hall, Market Drayton, Esq. Frank Bibby, Sansaw Hall, near Shrewsbury, Esq. John Whittaker, Winsley Hall, Esq. CARDIGANSHIRE. James Jones, Cefnllwyd, Peurhyncoch, Aberystwyth, Esq. Edward Walter David Evans, Camoant Hall, Llandyssil, Esq. Colonel Thomas Lloyd, Llysderen, Aberayron. MERIONETHSHIRE. Richard Edward Lloyd Richards, Caerynwch, Dolgelley, Esq. Richard Charles Anwyl, Llugwy, Machynlleth, Esq. Robert Prys Owen, Aelybryn, Dyffryn, Esq. MONTGOMERYSHIRE.—Oliver Ormiod Openshavr* Brongwyn, Esq. Captain Peter Audley David Arthur Loveli, Llanerchydol. Arthur WatkiD Williams. Wynn, Coedymaen, Esq.