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PARLIAMENTARY AIO TICE.
PARLIAMENTARY AIO TICE. and rescind agreements and arrangement. for or with respect to the working, use, management, maintenance, and construction of the intended railways aud works, or any part thereof, and with respect to the supply of rolling or working stock, plant and machinery, and the appointment and removal of officers and servants for the conduct and conveyance of traffic on the intended railways, and with respect to the payments to be made by or to the Company, to or by the said Companies, or any one or more of them, and the conditions to be performed in refer- ence to such working, use, management, construc- tion, and maintenance, and with respect to the interchange, collection, accommodation, convey- ance, transmission, and delivery of traffic, upon coming from or destined for the respective railways of the contracting companies, and with respect to the fixing of the tolls or charges to be demanded aud recovered in respect of such traffic and the fixing, collection, payment, division, and appropriation, apportionment, and distribution of the receipts arising from such traffic, or other the profits of the respective undertakings, and the payment of any fixed or contingent rent, and to confirm and to give effect to any agreement which has been or may be entered into between the Company and the said Companies, or any or either of them, in reference to the matters aforesaid, or any of them. 13. To vary or extinguish, extend or* modify, all rights, powers, privileges, and jurisdictions, which are inconsistent with, or which would interfere with the objects of the intended Act, and to confer other rights and privileges. 14. To alter, amend, vary, extend, enlarge, or repeal all or any of the provisions (so far as may be necessary for the purposes of the intended Act) of the Acts (local and personal) following 5 and 6 Will. 4 cap. 137, and all other Acts relating to the Great Western Railway Company, 25 and 26 Vic., cap. 67, and all other Acts relating to the Kington and Eardisley Railway Company, 23 and 24 Vic., cap. 175, and all other Acts relating to the Manchester and Milford Railway Company, and 17 and 18 Vic., cap. 144 and all other Acts relating to the Leominister and Kington Railway Company. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, that duplicate plans and sections describing the lines, situations, and levels of the intended railways and works, and the lands, houses, aad ether property, in, through, or over which they will be made, which may be taken for the purposes thereof, and an Ordnance Map showing the general course and direction of the intended railways, together with a Book of Refeience to such plans containing the names of the owners or reputed owners, lessees, or reputed lessees, or occupiers of such lands, houses, and other property with a copy of this Notice, as published in the London Gazette, will, on or before the 30th day of November, 1898, be deposited for public inspection with the Clerk of the Peace for the county of Cardigan at his office at Aberystwyth, with the Clerk of the Peace for the county of Montgomery at his office at Welshpool, and with the Clerk of the Peace for the county of Radnor at his office at Rhayader. And on or before the same day, a copy of so much of the said plans, sections, and Book of Reference as relates to each county borough, or other borough, urban district, or parish in or through which the said railways and works are intended to be made, or within which any of the said lands and property intended to be taken are situate, with a copy of this Notice will be deposited for public inspection as follows:— As relates to the borough of Aberystwyth with the Town Clerk of that borough at h is office. As relates to parishes having a Parish Council, with the Clerk, or if there is no Clerk with the Chairman of the Parish Council of each such parish at his office or residence. As relates to parishes comprised in a rural parish and not having a Parish Council, with the Clerk to the District Council of that rural district at his office. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that on or before the 21st day of December, 1898, printed copies of the intended Act will be deposited in the Private Bill Office of the House of Commons. Dated this 15th day of November, 1898. WILLIAM GEORGE, Barmouth, Merionethshire. Solicitor for the Bill. BAKER, LEES, & CO., 54, Parliament Street, Westminster, Parliamentary Agents.
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CONTENTS OF INNER PAGES.
CONTENTS OF INNER PAGES. PAGE 2. Aberystwyth, Machynlleth,'Aberdovey, Church- stoke, Montgomery and Llanfair news; Fishery Prosecution at Shrewsbury Correspondence New Local Patents Hunting Appointments. PAGE 3. Newtown, Llanfyllin and Pool Quay news; Mr Stanley Leighton M,P., at Oswestry Conservative Club; Caersws Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. PAGE b. Football Forecast Competition, Notes, Matches and Fixtures. PAGE 7. A Story Pursued by the Law," by J. Maclaren Cobban Markets; University College of Wales, Aberystwyth; Volunteer Concert and Prize Dis- tribution at Towyn; The Alleeed Child Murder in Shropshire; Agriculture; University College of North Wales.
A LIBERAL LEADER ON HOME RULE.
A LIBERAL LEADER ON HOME RULE. What must be considered the most im- portant speech of the week was delivered by SIR HENRY FOWLKR to his constituents at Wolverhampton on Monday. It is not only the most important speech of the week but in all probability marks a departure in the attitude of many of the Liberal party towards Home Rule. In discussing the Irish Local Government Bill of last session he frankly admitted that it was a gigantic reform," a "beneficial revolution," and he added: "He ventured to express the opinion that the constituencies of Great Britain would require that this great experiment should be fully, fairly and completely tried before they would reconsider the question of any further change in the Government of Ireland." SiR HK NRY FOWLER has always been one of the fairest and most moderate leaders of the party of Home Rule, but this hardly minimises the significance of the above statement. He is one of the leaders of the Home Rule party and has practically thrown over Home Rule. He has rightly seen the drift of opinion among the rank and file and he has been among the first of its prominent men to give public expression to a conviction which must sooner or later be generally avowed. Very few Liberals now-a-days care anything for Home Rule and all that prevents the leaders of the party from honestly admitting the fact is the difficulty of dealing with their ParneII- ite and Nationalist allies. MiL STANLEY LEIGHTON delivered a serious and weighty speech at the Conservative Club at Oswestry yesterday week. Mn. STANLEY LEIGHTON can be humorous when the occasion is fitting, no one more so, but in the speech under notice he made a solid and grave contribution to the discussion of political problems. He eloquently offered a tribute to the memory of MR. GLADSTONE which must be read with pleasure by the admirers of the great statesman whatever their political convictions. It is remark- able to find that his opinion of the import- ance and probable effect of the Irish Local Government Act agrees so closely with that of the Liberal speaker, SIR HENRY FOWLER, expressed a few days afterwards. One of his remarks on labour questions deserves to be further elaborated and it may be hoped that MR. STANLEY LEIGHTON will yet do so. Questions as to hours of labour and rates of wages, he says, are not national merely but international. We cannot tie the hands of our workmen by Act of Parliament unless and until those in foreign countries work in the same line as our artizans work and are prepared to work for the same wages and for the same hours. This is the question of questions in connection with labour troubles. It is no longer a question of capital versus labour but of capital and labour of this country versus the capital and labour of other countries. Strikes are sending em- ployment out of the country. Capital can follow without much difficulty, but labourers cannot so easily emigrate and they will be the first and greatest sufferers. We hope that MR. LEIGHTON'S remarks about the relief of ratepayers will set Radicals think- ing for themselves instead of accepting open mouthed the denunciations of their leaders, who have axes to grind.
♦-——-NOTES BY THE WAY.
♦-——- NOTES BY THE WAY. The new Vaccination Act whioh comes into operation at the beginning of the new year is giving poor law guardians a good deal of concern as to the fees to be allowed public vaccinators for their work. Under the new Act vaccination stations are to be done away with and in future the public vaccinators will be required to visit each house where the performance of vaccination is necessary. The Aberystwyth Guardians discussed the matter at their last meeting and the Com- mittee appointed to report upon the question re- commended that the sum of 5s. be paid for each visit made within a distance of three miles of the officer's house, between three and six miles 6s 6d, between six and nine miles 8s., and above nine miles 10s. At Welshpool Town Council meeting on Thurs- day an agreement with the Cambrian Railway for the supply of water by the Corporation was sanc- tioned. The snm paid by the Railway Company is increased from £110 a year to £200, the agree- ment being for 14 years. The arrangement seems a very fair one for both parties, and the Committee is to be congratulated on completing it. This clears the way for the construction of the filter beds, and Alderman Howell has given notice that he will move that the work shall be proceeded with. The estimated cost of the filter beds is £1,300, and the modification of the outflow from the reservoir will cost about JE380 more. The pools need to be cleaned or mudded," but that is independent of new works and would probably have been required whether new works were undertaken or not. The cost, it is true, will be considerable, but will possibly not amount to the estimate which is £ 800. The expenditure on the new works will be about £ 1,700 and the whole of the proposed expenditure will amount to less than £2,500. The town could probably borrow at 3i per cent. but if we take it at 4 per cent. and that the debt is to be paid off in 30 years, the debt could be liquidated by a paymeut of £5 15s 8d per cent, per annum, or £244 lis 8d annually. Of this sum the Railway Company would pay £200, and the burden on the ratepayers would be less than J650 a year—not a large sum to pay for a plentiful supply of pure water. V Exaggerated statements have been made as to the cost of the Welshpool waterworks. According to Mr Howell's statement at the Council meeting on Thursday the total expenditure since their com- mencement, a little over 30 years ago, in the mayoralty of Mr Howell's father, is only £7,700.. Some of the money has been wasted in inefficient schemes, no doubt, but if the works are to be put on a thoroughly satisfactory footing for another out- lay of £2,500, the inhabitants have no reason to complain. In another column we print a letter dealing with the manner of the distribution of public charities in Welshpool. There is much in the letter that applies to other places besides Welshpool, and especially this, that the tendency of charitable doles is to pauperise and sap the independeaoe ef the poor. An enquiry into Montgomeryshire charities will shortly be held, but a difficulty in the way of any change in the destination of the charities is the disinclination, which is right and proper, to modify the objects of the testator. A correspondent writes to us this week suggest. ing that a public holiday at Christmas should be held in Welshpool on Monday after Christmas Day. It has been decided by a public meeting since the letter was written that Wednesday and Thursday shall be observed as holidays. Monday after ChristMas Day is a horse fair and this probably influenced the meeting in their decision. "11: Montgomery Town Council are sending round the hat on behalf of the fire engine. The Mont- gomery Fire Brigade deserve better treatment, in fact fire brigades in a good many towns deserve better treatment than they receive. It is remark- able how efficient they show themselves on the few occasions on which they are called out. The credit belongs to the brigades and their captains and not to the Town Councils. At the same time that they are trying to improve the approach to their town the Montgomery Town Council are also trying to improve the approach to the Castle and they are proposing to take over the old building and make it attractive to visitors. We are pretty well satisfied that there will be no Vandalism in connection with the ruin, and if that is assured, we must congratulate the old: burgh on the enterprise. There is & close connection between the Railway scherm and the Castle scheme. Montgomery sho'iid be a delightful place for visitors to stay at. Dull it might be to people who love the bustle of a crowd of trippers on the promenade at Aberystwyth, but those who seek a quiet holiday and beautiful scenery amid historical associations, away from the madding crowd, need not find Montgomery dull. The railway would bring them, not in crowds but in dozens or even in scores, not as day trippers, but as visitors of a few weeks. Well laid out grounds at the Castle would help to keep them. One thing that is ouerlooked in the interior and which is attended to on the coast, is that lodgings also must be made comfortable. Few of the houses in the country, or in the towns, are suitable for visitors, and as visitors cannot live in grounds however beautifully laid out, the houses where they must spend a good deal of their time must be made more comfortable than they usually are. We learn that last week we inferentially did an injustice to the local Free Church Councils, which have recently been started in various towns in this distriot in assuming that they are connected with the Nonconformist Political Council, which was in- augurated last week. The Nonconformist Political Council, as its name implies, is a political organisa- tion, and its objects, we believe, were very fairly stated in our article. It represents the aggreesive political party in Nonconformity. The Free Church Conncils are branches of quite an- other organisation, the National Council of the Evangelical Free Churches, which is some five years old. Its work is, according to its published programme, mainly evangelical and missionary. Social and religious objects bulk most largely on its programme. As an instance of the difference of its tone from that of the Political Council, we may cite one sentence, A State Church is obviously not the only form in which National Christianity may be asserted." The National Evangelical Free Church Council is evidently not an organisation likely to carry out the aims of the Rev. Jonathan Evans. It may safely be inferred from the unwillingness of the Free Church Council to be confounded with the Nonconformist Political Council that the latter will have some difficulty in securing co-operation among Nonconformists as such. To be a Non- conformist is not necessarily to be a Radical or an advocate of Disestablishment. There are Church- men who favour Disestablishment, but no one would make the preposterous suggestion that these Churchmen should be put out of the Church. It would be a great loss to Nonconformity to drive out those whom the Rev. Jonathan Evans calls thb weak-kneed, and even extreme men among them see this, and will act accordingly. • Mr Labouchere, M.P., addressing his constituents this week, laid stress on the necessity of placing the abolition of the veto of the House of Lords in the front of Radical Reforms. The Radicals are groping for a programme. Some of them have thrown over Home Rule, some of them have dis- carded Local Veto; in view of the fact that the action of the Lords in rejecting Home Rule was overwhelmingly confirmed by the country, it would probably be wise of Mr Laboucbere not to press his proposal. The difficulty is to find something left to make a programme out of. :11<4. This expression, "the veto of the House of Lords," is one of those phrases that beg the question. The House of Commons possesses the power of veto as much as the House of Lords, and both Houses have equally, except in matters of finance, the power of initiative. # # We have to record this week the death of three eminent men—The Earl of Lathom, Sir George Baden-Powell and Sir John Fowler, Bart. The former two are a special loss to Lancashire, which suffered so recently by the death of Sir Arthur Forwood. Lord Lathom as Lord Chamberlain of Her Majesty's Household had the duty of making the arrangements for the Court ceremonials during the Jubilee and of the Diamond Jubilee last year, and by his courtesy and nrbanity he earned golden opinions. He took a distinguished place among Freemasons and as Pro-Grand Master, he acted for the Prince of Wales when he was absent from Grand Lodge. Sir George Baden-Powell the mem- ber for the Kirkdale Division of Liverpool, for which he had sat as a Conservative since 1885, was a distinguished scholar and a political economist and politician of weight. It is as the engineer of the Forth Bridge that Sir John Fowler will be chiefly remembered, but that was only the crown- ing work of a long series of very important enter- prises. He executed the Metropolitan or original Undergroand" Railway in London and more railways than we have space to enumerate. Out- side railways his greatest work was the construc- tion of the Millwall Docks. # Upon more than one occasion attention has been drawn to the way in which the children at the Aberystwyth Workhouse are left to the care of imbecile female paupers, and again on Monday the Rev T. A. Penry referred to the matter. Anyone reading the remarks of the rev. gentleman must feel convinced that it is high time something was done to remove this fstain from the reputation of the House. Not only are the children left in the care of imbeciles but they are also compelled to associate with persons worse than imbeciles." The picture drawn by the Rev T. A. Penry is one which ought to appeal to the better feelings of the Guardians and it is to be sincerely hoped that the matter will not be allowed to drop owing to the opposition which the country Guardians are at all times so eager to offer when the expenditure of a few extra pounds is involved. The Guardians talk too much about the saving of the rates. The rate- payers, we feel sure, would not grudge the wages of a respectable woman to take charge of the children. Notice of motion for the appointment of such a person is given and it remains to be seen whether the country Guardians will for once in their lives listen to common sense and the dictates of humanity. The Aberystwyth Public Lights Committee have at length agreed to recommend the Council to accept the fresh terms offered by the Electric Light Company, by which a saving of £2 3s Od per lamp will be effected. At the same meeting the terms offered by the Gas Company to light the existing gas lamps, and keep them in repair for a sum of £1 10s 6d per lamp per annum was also accepted subject to the approval of the Council. By this means the Committee will be able to light some two dozen more gas lamps at practically the same cost as before. The outlying village of Penparke is to have seven new lamps. Considerable interest is being taken in the pro- posed new East to West Wales Railway to London, and every step which tends towards the successful carrying out of the scheme is keenly watched by Aberystwyth people. They long ago realised that somo such new line is absolutely essential to push the town forward. Very large sums of money have been spent in adding to the attractions of the place and making the stay of the visitors more pleasant. The town has not reaped the fruits of this expendi- ture because of the defects of railway com- munication. Millions of the people from the large centres of England patronise watering places and sea-side resorts which do not possess the attractions which nature and art have given to Aberystwyth simply because they are more get-at-able. The proposed new railway would open up a new era of development for Aberystwyth, and the project has the warmest support of the townspeople.
WELSH POOL.
WELSH POOL. IF Tou WANT a good reliable Bicycle at the cheap- est rate go to Thoma? J Evans, ironmonger, and ask for quotations. (lid machines taken as part pay- ment.. Ladies' and Gout's Bicycles for hire. [Advt. HIOHAM, Berriew street, (Welshpool, is now showing the latest and best forlIl of Acetylene Cycle Lamp. Pure, Delicious Tea. D. Jones and Son's noted Indian and Cey Ion Tea. at 2s. per lb., is a splendid tea and makes a nice, rich, syrupy liquor. We recommend you to try it. [Advt. THERE is no doubt about it that Watson's is the Best and Cheapest Confectionery Establishment in the town. Please call and we will show you Plain and Fancy Cakes of every description. 8, Hall Street. [Advt. LOCAL VETO.—The paper read at the Presby- terian Literary Society on Friday evening by Mr Edward Hughes, contained many suggestions respecting temperance reform. The Rev T. C. Jones presided and commented favourably on the paper. A discussion ensued in which Mrs Cook, Mrs E. Hughes, Mr E. H. Reese, Mr Rees James, and Mr John Evans took park. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—On Sunday evening a special service took place in this church in con- tinuation of the recognition" of the pastorate of the church by the Rev. D. B. Evans. During the evening two solos were rendered in an excellent manner by Miss Walmsley, of Chester. Mr C. J. G wynne presided at the organ. There was a large congregation. VOLUNTEER CHURCH PARADE.—On Sunday morn- ing the members of the C" Company, 5th. V.B. South Wales Borderers, assembled in Park lane. They were marshalled into review order by Captain Sir Lennox Napier, Bart., and Lieutenant Yearsley, and headed by the band of the 4th. Batt. S.W.B., marched to the Parish Church for divine service. The National Anthem was played as a voluntary by Mr T. M. Price (organist). The service was conducted by the Revs. J. Jenkins and J. Stephens. The Company afterwards marched back to Park lane, where the men wert dismissed. Their appearance and marching were most favourably commented upon by a large number of spectators. The Company also paraded for instruction in out- post duty on Saturday afternoon. ODDFELLOWS' annual Ball in connec- tion with the Oddfellows' and Druids' Friendly Societies took place in the Assembly Room on Wednesday evening. The room was gaily decorated, the emblems of the order predominating. The orchestra was screened with, large collection of plants and flowers. Festoons, hung across the centre of the room, added to the attractiveness of the scene. The company was large and dancing was kept up to a late hour to music suppliedfby Mr Fred Owen's band. The caterers were Mr T. W. Davies and Mr J. Pryce Jones. The arrangements were successfully carried out by a committee of which Mr A. J. Blair was the chairman and Mr T. A. Basnett the secretary. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.—A public meeting, con- vened by the Mayor was held in the Public Hall yesterday for the purpose of considering what days should be fixed upon as Christmas Holidays in the town. The Mayor presided, and opened the proceedings by stating the object for which they bad met. Mr W. A. Rogers expressed his pleasure that the Mayor had called the meeting for the purpose of considering a matter of com- mon interest, deprecating the custom of going round with a paper. The proper way was for the tradesmen to meet and consider the matters which interested them. He was in favour of Wednesday and Thursday following Christmas- day being observed as • holidays. If Monday were adopted it would seriously interfere with the markets. They had to consider the interests of people living in districts outside the town, who would be greatly inconvenienced if they came to town and found the shops closed. He proposed that Wednesday and Thursday should be adopted. Mr. Edward Wyke said he had been in favour of Mouday, but after hearing Alderman Rogers, he seconded his motion. Mi. E. Hughes and Mr. William Humphreys agreed, and it was unanimously decided that Wednesday and Thursday, the 28th and 29th of December, should be observed as Christmas Holidays. TOWN COUNCIL. — THURSDAY. Present: The Mayor (Councillor D. Jones), Aldermen T. R. Morris and C. E. Howell, Coun- cillors C. T. Pugh, T. S. Pryce. C. Shuker, C. Pryce Yearsley, W. Humphreys, T. Griffiths, T. Simpson Jones, with the Town Clerk (Mr E. Jones), the Medical Officer (Dr Marston), the Surveyor (Mr G. Snook), and the Collector (MrT. A. Baanett). SWINE FBVEB ORDERS. Mr Howell said the Council were aware that the fairs had been closed by the Agricultural Depart- ment on account of swine fever, and at a special meeting of the Council a resolution was passed reo questing the Board of Agriculture to resoind that order. He had called; at the Board of Agriculture Office a few days before and discussed the matter. The official said that the great difficulty of the Board was in preventing the spread of so serious a disease. They sympathised very much with the different authorities on account of the great incon- venience eaused by closing the fairs. In his opinion it would strengthen the hands of the Council very much if they would agree to the con- dition that they should not admit into their fairs any pigs from outside the district. He (Mr Howell) undertook to bring the matter before the Council at the first opportunity, and on the other hand it was promised that the Board of Agriculture would give every attention to the resolution passed by the Council.—Mr Morris asked whether there was not a case of swine fever at Wern at present, and was answered in the affirmative.—In answer to Mr Humphreys, Mr Howell said they would be allowed te send pigs oat of the borough supposing the sug- gestion was adopted.—Mr Pugh remarked that most of the pigs which came into their market came from within the borough, and he thought it would be a great help to them even to get the thin end of the wedge in.—On the motion of Mr Howell, seconded by Mr J. Pryce Jones, it was decided to again write to the Board of Agriculture asking whether they would be prepared to open the markets provided that no pigs were brought in from outside the borough. THE SMITHFIELD. Messrs Morris, Marshal], and Poole were granted the use of the Smitbfield for a fat stock sale on December 15th. THE FIRE BRIGADE. Applications for the post of firemen in the place of Richard Davies, resigned, were referred to the Captain of the Fire Brigade to report upon to the Council. THE WATER SUPPLY. Mr Howell gave notice of his intention to move at the next meeting of the Council that the works in respect of new filter beds &c. be proceeded with in accordance with the plans and estimates of the Engineers. This matter had been deferred pending the settlement of thp agreement with the Cambrian Railways Company. He was happy to be able to report, however, that the matter was now concluded with the railway company, and the rent had been increased from JE110 to £200. He proposed that the seal of the Council should be affixed to the agreement, which was for a term of 14 years. Mr Howell explained, with regard to the water supply, that a short time ago some alarm was caused by wrong information getting abroad. By getting hold of the correct figures in regard to the water supply he found that the total cost was £7,700 for the whole of 30 years, taking everything into consideration. Supposing the expenditure proposed by the engineers was carried out the total expenditure upon their works from their commencement, 30 years up, would be less than £ 10,000—(hear, hear)—while the total amount re- ceived from their water supply was JE600, or six per cent. upon the total outlay.— Mr Morris seconded. Mr J. Pryce Jones strongly objected to the agree- ment with the Railway Company being completed without every clause being carefully thrashed out by the Finance Committee. Several members of the Council including Mr Rogers were absent at this meeting.—Mr Howell replied that the Committee appointed to negotiate the matter had given very careful consideration to it and that Committee in- cluded Alderman Rogers (laughter).—The Mayor remarked that they bad made a very good bargain. —The motion was carried. THE DISPENSARY BALL. On the motion of Mr Howell, Mr F. D. Ward, secretaly, was granted the use of the Assembly Rooms for the Dispensary Ball, which is to be held on January 6th, on the same terms as last year. RESIGNATION. Mr H. Smith wrote resigning the appointment of assistant overseer for the lower division of Welsh- pool.—Mr Pugh suggested that the matter should be referred to a Committee, and thought it was a favourable time to consider the question of the division of the borough.—Mr Pryce agreed, and suggested that the County Council should be asked to make the three divisions of Pool ome parish.—The matter was referred to the chairmen of Committees. CASTLE CAEREINION SEWERAGE. The Surveyor reported that the sewer at the Rectory at Castle Caereinion had been connected with the main sewer. MARKETS. The Christmas live poultry market was fixed for December 19th, and the dead market fer the 22nd. —The various Committees were then appointed, Mr Yearsley's name being added to the Rifle Range Committee. COUNTY COURT.—YESTERDAY. Before His Honour Judge W. Evans. There were 60 new cases auj 13 judgment sum- monses. MORRIS v. EDDOWES.—Messrs J. and M. Morris, ironfounders, Welshpool, sned Edward Eddowes, Lane Farm, near Halfway House Shrewsbury, for JE1 la for expenses incurred by plaintiffs in travel- ling to and from defendant's farm and the cost of making an estimate 'for the construction of a water wheel on the land in the tenancy of defend- ant.—Mr J. Morris statsd that he went at the re- quest of defendant to the Lane Farm and pre- pared an estimate for the construction of the water wheel, and as the work had not been carried out he simply claimed for his travelling expenses and the drawing of the estimate. The defence was the plaintiff was not responsible as he gave the order on behalf of his landlor Mr Sparrow. The Judge questioned the legality of charging for simply preparing an estimate, but eventually gave judgment for the plaintiffs in the sum of 10s 6d. OPENING OF THE TEMPLAR HALL The Mayor of Welshpool (Mr David Jones) on Tuesday night opened the rooms, lately occupied by the Conservative Club, now acquired by the United Lodge of the Home of Welcome Lodge of the Order of Good Templars, as a Templar Hall. The large room, to be used fur public meetings was tastefully decorated, and was well filled by mem- bers of both Lodges and the general public. Mr Edward Jones, D.C.T., presided, and he was sup- ported by the Mayor, Mr J. Stenford, G.T. of Wales, Mr James Crabtree, Manchester, Mr Edwaid Hughes, Mr T. Hughes, the Rev D. Morgan, Messrs A. W. Jones, J. Macdonald, W. Fairfax, Alfred Jones, J. Pryce Jones, &c. In his address the Chairman welcomed Mr David Jones as the first temperance Mayor of Welshpool (hear hear).— The Mayor, who was received with enthusiasm, said it was with the greatest pleasure that he responded to their invitation to be present that evening; nothing, in fact, since he had had the honour of being made Mayor had given him greater satisfaction than the thought of coming to that meeting (applause). Nothing could be more gratifying to their temperance friends in Welshpool than the sight of such a large audience there that night. It undoubtedly spoke well for the future (hear, hear). He felt the keenest pleasure in seeing so many young people among the company, and he trusted that everyone belonged to the Good Templar Lodge or were supporters of the temperance cause. As one who had seen a little of the vagaries of life, he could assure them that there was nothing that would give a lift in the struggles attending life's battle more than an association with such a cause (hear, hear). As the years passed on they would have to contend with sterner and more arduous duties, and he urged upon them to derive as much information and knowledge as they possibly could, that would serve them in good stead. He was not there to depreciate plays and concerts, entertainments and social evenings, but he would like them to realise that there were things loftier to be gained, subjects deeper to be learned. Let them not think too much of minor things of this life, to the detri- ment of the greater. In all their occupations he urged upon them to be true to their principles. He knew people who were this one day and that the next, but these people were never admired, they never got any respect. And let those principles be the embodiment of all that was good and true (hear, hear, and applause). "It was with extreme gratification that he noticed the progress of the Temperance cause in Welshpool, a progress which was marked by the opening of those spacious rooms that evening. It was his first visit to those rooms, for until the Good Templars had ex- tended to him their kind invitation, he had never had a chance of inspecting the rooms. The Good Templars were a good deal better to him than the former occupants (hear, bear and laughter). They could depend upon it that there was a great future for the rooms and the cause in the years to come. Wishing them the heartiest success in their new venture the Mayor declared the Hall open amidst loud applause. Addresses by the G.C.T. (Mr Stanford), Mr Crahtree, Air Edward Hughes, and Mr T. Hughes followed, after which a, mis- cellaneous entertainment Ras given in which the following took part, Mius Maggie Davies, Mr Stan- ford, Miss May Humphreys, and Mr D. C. Jones. A vote of thanks, moved by Mr Alfred Jones and seconded by Mr J. Macdonald, to the Mayor, to which be suitably responded, brought the pro- ceedings to a close. Mr Alfred Jones accompanied.
ELLESMERE.
ELLESMERE. LITERARY SOCIETY.—The usual meeting was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday, Mr R. E. Lloyd (president) in the chair. The subject for the even- ing was a paper on The Anglo-American Alliance by the Rev W R Rugg, vicar of Criftins. Although it was a very stormy night there was a good attendance. The rev gentleman gave a detailed account of the cause of the American war of Independence, and went on to show the great benefits to both this country and the States of an alliance between them. He moved a resolu- tion in favour of an alliance, which was seconded by Mr Williams, and supported by Mr John Hood. Mr W. Lloyd, Mrs Jebb and Miss Jebb, The Lyth. The resolution was strongly opposed by the President, Mr Ashley and others, on the ground that this country ought not to form an alliance with any other country, but in the event of war should he independent and have a free hand.—The Rev W. R. Rugg having replied, his resolution was carried by a large majority, and the meeting closed. "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" AT ELLESMERE COLLEGE. A Midsummer Night's Dream was presented at Ellesmere College on Thursday by the pupils. By many schools the representation of one of Shakespeare's plays would be shrunk from as an effort too ambitious, but there is tradition at the back of the Ellesmere College stage management. They have produced many plays successfully, and their confidence that the pupils can give a respect- able representation of Shakespeare should be strengthened by the success that attended their efforts this year, if such encouragement is needed. There was evidence of careful training by the teachers, intelligent appreciation by the pupils and careful study. What was perhaps most satisfactory from an educational point of view was the generally high level that was attained by the performers. No one fell below a respectably high standard, and, if there were few indications of original dramatic instinct, the youth of the players sufficiently accounts for that, and the circumstance cannot be imputed as blame. In the play itself they offered their apology :— For never any thing can come amiss When aimpleness and duty tender it And what poor duty cannot do, noble respect Takes it in might, not merit." There was evidence of honest, thorough pains- taking labour and of considerable ability, which suggests that pupils who can do well on the stage would do well in the examination room, and also outside school. As we cannot credit the pupils with an original interpretation of the characters it would be unfair to single them out individually for criticism on that head. It had not occurred to us before how well the play is suited for repre- sentation by a school. It is not a one-actor play. Almost equal opportunities are given to a large number of the principal characters. There is no culminating point and there are no dull scenes. That the interest of the delighted audience never flagged is partly due to the construction of the play, but credit for that result belongs also in no small degree to the players. Dealing with the per- formance from an educational standpoint, we must find some fault with the enunciation, which was not as a rule so clear as it might have been. One object is to teach elocution, and several of the actors did not speak out. If any one can be imagined unfamiliar with the charming dream, the performance would at times have been unintelligible to him. Among the players to whom this criticism does not apply should be mentioned Bottom (J. L1. Powell), and Philostrate (P D Hargreaves), and Puck (D. G. Willis), whose voices were clear and distinct. Quince (S. L. Thomas) was very indistinct in the first two scenes through holding his head down; towards the end he improved in this respect. No fault is found with his conception of the charac- ter, bnt he sacrificed his elocution to bis attitude. There was nothing stilted or "wooden" in • the manner of any of the players, if there was any fault it was that they were too free and easy. Theseus (Mr R. H. Phillips) was a dignified Duke in the opening scene, but he did not quite maintain throughout the dignity of his positton. In regard- ing the tout ensemble of a scene a spectator perceives that the major characters have in a manner the easiest part to play. The natural and easy atti- tudes of the minor characters give it the necessary touch of truthfulness and reality. But the minor characters in some cases overdid their parts. When Theseus was saying to Hermia (A K Inman) in the opening verse :— For you, fair Hermia, look you arm yourself To fit your fancies to your father's will; Or else the law of Athens yields you up,— Which by no means we may extenuate,— To death or to a vow of single life." Hermia's attention ought not to have been dis- tracted by Lysander (Mr G. P. de Martin) whose Manner throughout was inclined to be stagey. I Hermia and Helena (N. W. Tonge) were very equal in their representation. Both might with effect have thrown a little more life and earnestness into their manner. It is, perhaps, too much to expect that such young players should keenly realise and feel the nnssioos that- thev counterfeit, hut only bv d ling o cm an a !•■ qiate p r<onati a be achiveri I The immortals were very fairly dealt with. Oberon (C. E. S. Jones) and Titania (C. E. Hey wood) did not perhaps fall in with the proper conception of fairies; they were not pettish and wilful as we expect fairies to be when they fall out, but quite human and serious in their resentment. Puck, however, made a delight. fully mischievous little imp and he was evidently appreciated by his schoolfellows for his name was first called after the fall of the curtain. The "mechanicals" were all very good. Bottom we have already commended Quince Snug (R. S. Graham), Flute (G.'Ward), Snout (W. R. Angus), and Starve- ling (T. M. Melrose) afforded much merriment. Egeus (Mr F. H. Harward), Hippolyta (F. G. Baker), Cobweb (W. H. Cant), Pease Blossom (H. E. Smith), Moth (N. E. Wainwright), Mustard Seed (S. G. Doherty) and the other fairies (H. L. Scholefield, G. D. Wainright, H. V. Johnson, C. J. S. Bullows) played their parts very satisfactorily, as also did the Lords attending Theseus (C. E. Andrews and P. Phillipps), the Ladies attending Hippolyta (T. 0. Colbeck and T. M. O. Powell), the Pages (W. E. Dix and R. H. Powell), the Attendant P. J. Dwa, the Guards (C. R. Turley and K. B. Webster) and the Changeling (C. Dyall). The Singing Boys were D. N. Hallewell, E. Brown, A. Whittle, E. King, F. Gray and G B. Blunden. The singing was good. The orchestra was supplied by Messrs Ollerhead, Mr Wallace Ollerhead being Conductor. The Stage Manager (the Rev A. W Davies) is to be congratulated on the efficiency of the arrangements he had made. The dresses and scenery were first-rate, and there was no delay between Scene or Acts. The play committee con- sisted of the Stage Manager, the Business Manager, (Mr G. P. de Martin), the Headmaster (the Rev R. Beviss Thompson), Messrs F. H. Harward, S. A. D. Harvey, and C. E. S. Jones, hon. sec. The stewards were the Rev C. Pryce, and the Rev G. C. B. Jacobson, who was also Director of Vocal Music, Messrs F. W. Evans, J. T. Horton, C. D. Harvey and L. S. Hargreaves. Perfectly efficient arrangements were made for seating the large company who accepted the invitation. Coffee was served in the great Schoolroom between the third and fourth acts. The prompters (R. W. Headley and H Baron) either had very little work to do or they did it very efficiently, for there was no observable hitch in the progress of the play. The actors appeared to be word-perfect. After the curtain fell there were cries for Puck, for- Bottom, for Starveling—who well deserved the call—and for the Wall" and three cheers were given for the Stage Manager.
CHIRK.
CHIRK. LIFE SATING.—The honorary testimonial of the Royal Humane Society, inscribed on parchment has been awarded Mrs Mary Harling for rescuing Ethel Mary Parry, who was in imminent danger of drowning in the canal at Chirk on August 1.
ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. PUBLIC LIBRARY. — During the week ending Wednesday evening, the number of books issued from the Public Library amounted to 545. THE WEATHER.—The weather has become much colder and there have been heavy storms of wind and raia, but there has been neither snow nor frost to anything like the extent reported in other parts of the country. HIRING FAIR.—Last Monday wa* cold but fine and dry and some hundreds of people attended the hiring fair. Wages are high. The attractions on the fair ground were largely patronised. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIANS. — It is reported that the Rev R. Hughes, paster of the English Presby- terian Church, has accepted the pastorate of the new Presbyterian Church at Bournemouth. SENIORS T. FRESHERS.—On Monday the annual boat race between the flenJors" and freshers of the College came off. The course lay from the Pier Head to the Cormorant Rock and back, and the seniors made an easy win. REGISTRAR'S OFFICE.—Mr S. D. Beckett, from the Registrar's Office at the College, has been appointed secretary to the Central Polytechnic, Croydon, London. FOOTBALL INFORMATION.—In their match with the Druids to-day the following players have been picked to play for the Town Goal, Roose; backs, G. Evans and D. Edwards; half-backs, G. Green, Willie Jones, and W. Jones; forwards, J. R. Jones, J. Morgan, A. Green, J. Evans, and A. T. Bennett. —On Wednesday afternoon the College Rugby team played Lampeter Town in a friendly, and were beaten by one goal and a try to one goal. PENFARKE.—The better lighting of this road has been before the Town Council on several occasions and at length the Public Lights Committee have decided to recommmend the Council to place seven additional lamps on this road. It will now be for the Public Works committee to recommend to the Council the construction of a proper footpath along this much used road. MARRIAGE. — On Thursday morning at the English Congregational Church, in Portland street, the marriage was solemnised by the Rev T. A. Penry between Mr Robert Ellis, ironmonger, Chalybeate street, son of the late Mr David Ellis, and Miss Louisa Grace, daughter of the late Mr E. Richards, draper, Liverpool, niece of Mr W. T. Jones, Mel- bourne, and the late Mr Thomas, painter, Great Darkgate street. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr Dewi Ellis, Mr Gwyn Jones, (Aberayron), and other members of the family. THE BIRMINGHAM MURDER.—It appears that the man named George Webb who has been arrested at Merthyr under a warrant charging him with hav- ing been concerned in the murder of an old lady at Birmingham was well known in the town, hav- ing been employed by the coal dealers at the rail- way station. The other man arrested having con- fessed Webb followed suit and added that it was his handkerchief which was found in the mur- dered woman's mouth. CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.—On Saturday night a very serious carriage accident took place on the Aber- ayron Road. It seems that Mr Morgan Parry, farmer, and his wife were proceeding homeward when their horse took fright, and Mr Parry either fell or was thrown from the trap. The rein fell to the ground, and Mrs Parry having no control over the frightened animal was taken along in the trap at a terrific speed. Coming in the opposite direc- tion was a carriage in which were Lady Evans of Lovesgrove, Miss Evans, and Miss Cousins, aad before anything could be done both animals dashed into each other, the shafts of either carriage penetrating the chests of the animal in the other, and both almost instantly died. The occupants of the carriage escaped with a severe shaking no one meeting with any serious injury. WELSH UNIVERSITY DISPUTE.—The Committee appointed by the Court of the University of Wales to decide the dispute that bas arisen in consequence of the claim made by the dual heads of tn. Depart- ment of Education in Cardiff College to sit in the Senate of the University, have met at Mr Brynmor Jones's chambers in the Temple. The Committee consists of Lord Justice Vanghan Williams, Mr Brynmor Jones, Q.C., M.P., and Mr W. Cadwaladr Davies. The Senior Deputy Chancellor (Dr Isam- bard Owen) and the Registrar (Mr Ivor James) were also in attendance. The different contentions of the Colleges were argued by Professor Anwyl and Professor Dobbie, on behalf of the two object- ing Colleges-Aberystwyth and Bangor-whilst the claims of Cardiff College to double representation in respect of the dual headship of its Department of Education were upheld by Principal Viriamu Jones. After listening to the arguments the Committee reserved its decision. WAIFS AND STRAYS.—In connection with the Church of England Society, incorporated for pro- viding homes for waifs and strays, a public meeting was held on Wednesday evening in the Boys' National Schools, at which Archdeacon Protheroe presided. The Rev A. R. Nunn-Rivers, one of the organising secretaries of the Church of England Society for providing homes for waifs and strays, gave a most interesting and instructive address in which he showed how great is the need for in- creased efforts to try and rescue the waifs and strays of our large cities and towns from a condition of ignorance and neglect, which must lead to a life of vice and crime. The methods adopted by this particular Society for carrying out its objects by means of small homes and institutions in which the inmates are trained for different callings in life were fully explained. The lecture was illustrated by striking pictures by an oxy-hydrogen lantern, which was skilfully manipulated by Mr D. J. Lewis (Great Darkgate street). The attendance was good and the collection at the close towards the funds of the Society was satisfactory. In the afternoon a drawing room meeting was held at Lovesgrove, by the kind invitation of Lady Evans, in aid of the same Society. An address from Mr Nunn-Rivers was attentively listened to and a good collection was made at the close. Several new subscribers to the funds were added to the list. The local hon. secretary is Miss Gilbertson, of Laura Square. THE LIGHTING OF THE TOWN.—A meeting of the Public Lights Committee was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening week, present Councillor D C Roberts, mayor, Aldermen Peter Jones and W H Palmer, Councillors E P Wynne, Robert Peake. Isaac Hopkins, and JP Thomas.—Councillor Robert Peake was unanimously re-elected chairman of the committee, on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Alderman Palmer.—A draft agreement between the Electric Lighting Company and the Corporation was fully considered. The agreement, which is to covsr a period of two years from the first of October » last, stipulates a payment of 17 guineas per lamp for light and maintenance per annum, in the place of £20 per lamp previously charged by the Com- pany. The committee decided to recommend the adoption cf the agreement to the Council, on the motion of the Mayor, aeconded by Alderman Peter Jones.—The Gas Company's tender for the ordin- ary lamps was also considered, and the committee in the result agreed to recommend the Council to enter into an agreement with the Company for two years, to supply light, extinguishing and repairs, at the rate of 33s per lamp per annum. The removal of the disused lamp pillars on the Marine Terrace was mentioned, and it is understood that steps will shortly be taken for their removal. The committee resolved to recommend the payment of the fees due to Mr A. H. Preece, the electrical engineer consulted relative to the electric lighting, and before the close the members arranged to visit various districts, including Penparke, with the view of improving the lighting of these places. GRAND EVENING RECITAL.—On Thursday even- ing a select audience assembled at the Pier Pavilion on the occasion of the pecond visit to the town of the Recital Trio, Miss Ethel Barns, violinist, Miss Mary Olson, pianist, and Mr Charles Phillips, vocalist. It will be remembered that the first visit of these talented artistes was made in the early part of the present year when so unanimous was the chorus of approval from the audience that Mr Wheatley in response to a strong appeal decided once more to engage them. It is needless to say that the recital was a splendid success and each artiste revealed an astonishing proficiency in their own particular line: Miss Mary Olson, who took the place of Miss Davies, the pianist on the first visit, acquitted herself in an eminent degree, and nothing we can say will add to the reputation of this lady as a pianist. Both Mr Phillips and Miss Barns have been here before, and their reception of this their second visit was very warm. Miss Barns is not only a vocalist but she is also a composer, and the beautiful song 0 Tsuri San" was rap- turously encored. In Mr Phillips the audience soon recognised that they were listening to an artiste who has long ago earned the unanimous appreciation of the London Press. Hie singing was excellent, and those who were fortunate enough to be present were entranced with the general refine- ment of his performance. The following was the programme Duet for violin and pianoforte, Miss Ethel Barns and Miss Mary Olson; songs, Pieta Signore," Die Ceiden Grenadiere," Cre- puscule," Three Spring Songs," Mr Charles Phillips; solo pianoforte, Etude in B flat minor," Andante and Rondo Capriocioso," Miss Mary Olson; solo violin, "Air," Romance," Miss Ethel Barns; songs, Little Mary Cassidy," "Ellen Bawn," The Jug of Punch," Mr Charhes Phillips; solo pianoforte, "Scenes a la Watteau," Valse Caprice," Miss Mary Olson; solo violin, "Three Preludes" (after Heine), La Fileuse," Miss Ethel Barns songs, The Find," "0 Tsuri San," What care I." Mr Charles Phillips. THE FATAL ACCIDENT TO AN ABER- YSTWYTH QUARRYMAN. On Friday evening, last week, Mr John Evans, coroner, opened an inquest at the Infirmary, Aber- ystwyth, touching the death of John Roberts, a quarryman, who had died at the Infirmary on the previous day, under circumstances related in our last issue. Mr John Owen, Paris House, was appointed foreman of the jury, and the Coroner explained that he had only intended to take evidence of identification when he would adjourn the enquiry for the attendance of the Government Inspector.—The enquiry was then formally ad- journed until last night, when a verdict of acciden- tal death was returned. COUNTY COURT.—THURSDAY. Before His Honeur Judge Evans. A BREWERY COMPANY'S CLAIM. —Ind Coope and Company (represented by Mr William Riddell) applied to enforce the order for payment of £2 a month made against B Wemyss of the Fountain Inn, Trefechan, the balance of the sum due amounting to J618 10s paid part of it your houour.— The Judge What is the rent of your house ? JE16 a year.— Was execution levied ? No.—What can you do ? Five shillings a month.—That won't do. I have other instalments to pay.—How many; any judgment summons ? Yes, one, two shillings per week.—Who owns the licence ? My wife.—Has the licence been taken out in her name P It has never been transferred.—What are your means; how do you live ? I am a lodger.-His Honour agreed to vary the order to 5s per month. AN ARCHITECT'S AWARD.—In the case of David Owen Edwards, Chapel street, Taliesin, mason, against James Jones, farmer, Tymawr, Fochrw, Glandovey, Mr Thomas Edwards Morgan architect made his award. He found that the plaintiff was entitled to the sum of j612 being the amount claimed by him and directed that costs should also be paid by the defendant. AWARD IN A BARMOUTH ACTION.—In the case of Joseph Powell, Horsley Heath, Tipton, Stafford- shire, against Howard Ernest Bentley, Orieltoti Hall, Barmouth, Mr Registrar Joseph Davies, gave his award. He found that the plaintiff sustained damages from the defendant by the causes of actiou for which the said action was brought to the amount of JE18 at which sum he now asessed the said damages, and for which said sum be directed that judgment should be entered for the plaintiff in the said action. SHEEP SALE DISPUTE.—James Jenkins, Lletty Evan Hew, Talybont. sued J. Jenkins, Pantyperni Llanfihangel Geneu'r Glyn for the sum being the balance of money due from the sale of 84 wethers. Mr Graham, barrister, Shrewsbury, instructed by Mr J. J. James, solicitor, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Hugh Hughes for the defendant.—The plaintiff was called and gave evidence of the transaction having been made and the payment by the defendant on October 4th of JE40. He alleged that the sum now claimed was due.—The plaintiff was cross-examined at some length as to the pay- ments made to him by the defendant, but the defence failed to shake his defence in chief.—His Honour said that he did not think it was worth while for the defence to carry the case any further. Mr Hughes said that he would call the defendant. —John Jenkins, the defendant, said that he paid the money now claimed in January at Talybont because plaintiff was pressing for money to pay his rent. His Honour said that he was convinced that a mistake had been made and that there was no attempt to do anything wrong. He would give judgment for plaintiff. ADMINISTRATION ORDER. — Mr T. J. Samuel, solicitor, Aberystwyth, on behalf of James Ellis, 23, Chalybeate street, made an application for the administration of his estate and the payment of his debts under the Bankruptcy Act, 1883. The debts totalled £48 19s lOd and defendant offered to pay 10s in the pound by instalments of 8s a month.—Ellis said he was a stonemason and earned on an average 18s per week; and his wife earned by a small shop an average profit of 38 a week. The reason why he was unable to pay his debts was because of the illness of his wife and himself for some years when he had to give up work. The rent of the house was £35 a year, but he sub-let certain portions of the house which reduced his rental to £ 16 per year.—In reply to Mr Arthur Hughes, solicitor, who said he represented William Owen, Swydd, Ystrad Meurig, farmer to whom applicant owed £15 11s 6d, Ellis said he bought a horse from Mr Owen and subsequently sold it to pay his debts.—The Judge, referring to applicant's avocation, said if Ellis was a plasterer he might be employed to make up the Town Hall (laughter).— The application was granted.
. « THE OCEAN COLLIERIES.
« THE OCEAN COLLIERIES. On Saturday night at Treorky, Mr W. Jenkins, J.P., Ystradfechan, the general manager of the Ocean Collieries, was the recipient of two valuable presentations from the officials to commemorate the completion of his successful management of the affairs of the company for over a quarter of a century. The gifts which were presented to him were a very fine portrait of himself (painted by Sir George Reid), and a large album containing an address covering several pages of vellum, portraits of Mr and Mrs Jenkins, and of past and present members of the directorate, including the late Mr David Davies, Llandinam, the late Mr A. Howell, and the late Mr Edward Davies, Llandinam. Mrs Jenkins was also presented with a beautiful diamond necklace, whilst Mr Bertie Jenkius was the recipient of a valuable travelling bag. Mr Jenkins, after tendering thanks for the gifts, went on to refer to the yearly quantity of coal pro- duced at the Ocean Colleries. In 1870 and 1871 it was about 300,000 tons, whereas the annual output now was two and three-quarter millions. A million tons of coal was a quantity almost inconceivable because it would require a siding 341 miles long, containing 100,000 trucks of ten tons each to hold it. The Company had about 3,000 tracks and ten miles of railway sidings. The producing of the enormous quantity of coal sent out from the Ocean pits pave employment to from 7,000 to 8.000 em- ployees, who earned weekly from £10,000 to £12,000 in the aggregate.