The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

CEMMAES. SiR THOMAS G. FRos'r, who has been serious!y i!! for some weeks at DotcorsDwyn HaU. Cemmaes. is graduaHy recovering. Dr Edwards's iast buHetin states that his patient is making an exceHent re- covery and that he expects he wil) be in a state :'f health that wi!! allow him to return to Cheater in the course of next week. Owing to his long con- nection with the parish, his many acts of kindness, and his 1iberality, Sir Thomas is greatly respect eO in Cemmaes and neighbourhood and there was much anxiety fett during his itiness, so that the! news of his speedy restoration to health wi)! be received with gtadness.

NEWTOWN. LAMPS, LANTERNS, AND ACCESSORIES.—Why pay catalogue prices when you can have targe dis- count at PARK'S STORES, 17, Short Bridge, New- town. See Vases juat imported. T. C. Cross, manager. [Advt. AMBULANCE.—AH those desirous of joining the men's ctass are requested to communicate with Mr D. W. OHver as eariy as posaibte. NEWTOWN V. WALSALL RESERVE.—TbefoHowing team wiH represent Newtown to-day on the Cunn- ings in the Shropshire League Championship:— Goat, A Edwards; backs, E Rees and C Parry; ha)f-backs, H Tucker, H E Moore, and E Daviss forwards, W E Pryce-Jones, R Bevan, A Swetten- ham, R Morris and W Parry. PENYGLODDFA BAND OF HopE.— On Monday evening a special meeting waa hetd at the National Schools, when a farce entit!ed Sarah the stoventy maid," was very wet! represented by the foHowing —Sarah, (Misa NeIHe Richards), Mrs Brown (Miss Lizzie Richards), Mrs Meek (Miss Frances Dyke), Mr Meek (Miss LiUy Davies), and Mrs Rainbow (Miss Winnie Davies). PRIMROSE LEAGCE.—Another of the periodical dances in connection with the Hafren Habitation was he!d at the Public HaH on Thursday evening, and proved quite a snccess in every respect, there being a very large attendance. The music was supplied by Mr Brown's QnadriIIe Band, which gave every satisfaction. The refreshments were catered for by Messrs WiHiams and Co., and the preparations and working arrangements were aH that couid be desired. A constant attentant at these gatherings cannot help noticing the conserva. tism in the arrangements, as the same band and caterers are requisitioned, which is an undoubted proof of the satisfaction that is given by them to the committee. Amongst those present were:— Sir Pryce and Lady Pryce-Joces, Miss Pryce. Jones, Colonel E. Pryce-Joues, M.P.,and Mrs Pryce-Jones, Mr G. H. Mytton, Dr and Mrs Purcbas. Mr W. E. Pryce-Jones, Miss Gibson, Mrs James and Misses James (Market-street), Messrs Lewis Bros., Miss Langworthy, the Revs. J. S. Lewia and G. Roberts, Miss Hay (Shrewsbury), Mr Jack Miller, Mrs T. Meredith, Mr aud Mrs W. Davies, Mrs T. Morgan, Mrs BeHia, Mr F. R. Hoyd, Mr H. E. Moore, Miss Harris, Miss Foster, Miss Bereford Wood, Mr and Misses Humphreys (Do!yvan), MraPercivat.MrT. Roberts, Mr Hostby, Mr Kent, Nurse Morgan, Mr Walker. Gregynog, Mr R Thomas, Tregynon, Mr ft Buckiey, Mr Tom Barringtou, Miss Cornelia Mor gau, Miss Megan Evans, Miss Smith, Gtanhafren, Mr and Mra Kershaw, Mr A D Dawson, Mr W F Richards, Mr Wa!ter J Milne, Mr R Trewhitt. Missea Macrone, Misa Beaaie Jonea, Mr P and Mtss Pritchard, Miss Jones, Trefnant. The duties of M.C. were ably carried out by Mr J Higginson Jones, hnd dancing was induced in to a late hour.

MONTGOMERY. C.E.T.S.—The annual featival of the Church of Engtand Temperance Society was he)d on Wednes- day. Service waa held in the Pariah Church, wheu the Rev J. Sawer, Leighton, preached. A tea meet- ing waa he!d in the Nationat Schools in the after- Boon, when the following tadies of the committee attended to the wants of the lare number present: Mrs Tipping, Mrs Beedte, Mrs Reubeu Davies, the Misses Alien, Farmer and GriSiths. A pubHc meet- ing was held in the evening, when the Rector, the Rev E. W. Brown, presided, and addresses were given by the Rev J. Sawer and Mr T. Ryan ()ate a London cabman). A vote of thanks to those who had assisted waa proposed by Mr Tipping, seconded by Mr Beedle, and carried with acclamation.

DOLFOBWYN. ¡ CONCERT.—On Thursday evening a very success. ful concert was held at the Scbootroem, when Mr H. Owen occupied the chair. The fo!)owing pro- gramme was admirabiy performed :—Song, Miss Cissie Jones, Rock!ey; song, Miss J. Jones, Rock!ey; song, Mra Jones, Abarmuie Station; character song, Mr J. H. Slay tor, Newtown (encored); banjo soto, Misa Hayes, Shrewsbury character song. Mr J. H. Staytor (encored). The duties of accom- panists were shared by Miss MH)er, Miss Hayes and Mr W. E. Owen, Newtown. The second part was occupied by a farce, entitled Area BeHe," when 'the parts were abiy taken up by Mr J. MiHer, Mr W. F. Richards (Newtown), Mr WiHiams, and Misses Hayes and MiHer. After this was conc)uded oa dance was betd and was much enjoyed.

BERRIEW. THE VOLUNTEERS.—A smoking concert was held a.t the Talbot Hote! on Wednesday in connection with the Berriew detachment. Private T. Eva.lts occupied the chair, and about 40 were present. The following took part in an interesting pro- gramme The Chairman, Corpora! Ti!s)ey, Privates Pryce and Edwards, Messrs Robinson, J. Arthur &c. ODDFELLOWS' CONCERT.—The annual concert in connection with the Rhiew Lodge of Oddfellows, took place in the Schoolroom, on Thursday. The chair was taken by Co). Justice, who in an appro- priate speech opened the concert. The room was packed, and the programme was long and varied. and rendered excellently. The fo!)owing took part: —Mrs Huddleston, Mra Martin, Miss V. Corbett, Winder, Miss A. Humphreys-Owen, Miss Tigar, Miss Lane, Miss Morgan, MissJ. Lloyd, Revs W. T. Martin, D. Stephens, M. Davies, and Mr Walter Jones, who represented the comic eiement.-—At the close the Chairman moved a hearty vote of thanks to alt who took part. The Lodge are indebted to the energetic Secretary, Mr M. D. Jones.

CHIRBURY. CoNCRRT.—The Worthen String Band gave a concert in the National School on Tuesday evening. The performars, under the conductorship of tba Rev H. Jerrom, acquitted themselves very credit- ably. but were much disappointed with the number present, which was very amaU. This fast may be accounted for through the event not being sum- cientty known, 8nly a few posters appearing just before the time, and also the objects of the concert were not made known. Without exception concerts at Chirbury are looked forward to with great interest and are generaHy wel! attended, but in this instance it is doubtful if the promoters wou!d c!ear expenses. The foHowingisthe programme: String band Minuet and trio, part song Caret of the reapers," song Light in darkness," Mrs Jerrom trio Winds gent!y whisper," Mrs Hatneid, Mrs Jerrom, Mr Hoyd Jones violin solo La Reve," Miss Da/vies atring band, march Cornelius song The gates of the Weat," Miss Speake; aong An garden," Mr T. Ryder; string band Slow movement in A." part aong, "0 hush thee, my babie"; song, Margarita," Mrs Hatfield string band, A Rustic Wedding March vioHn soto, Mr Roberta; aong, "The minstrel boj," Mrs Jerrom; quartet, My love's tike a red, red rose"; duet, My boat is waiting," Mrs Hat6e!d and Miss GreeweU; song, "Compulsory possessions, Mr T. Ryder; quartet. The maiden of TheFteur de Lya' string band, Otd Christmas carola." A dance took ptace after- wards, and waa much more succeaafal. Measrs Salter'a Baud supplied the muaic.

LLANIDLOES. I WESLEYAN BAZAAR.—This bazaar terminated on Monday evening, the total receipts reaching nearly .E650. CouNTY SESSIONS.—On Thursday before Messrs J. Smout and Danie) Davies, the licence of the Bridge End Inn, Llanidtoes, was transferred from William Jones, to John Davies.—John Owen, New House, Dangurig, summoned Benjamin Doyd Lewis, of the Greyhound Inn, Newtown, for using abusive language towards him on October 27th. Complainant gave evidence which was corroborated by Edward Davies, Tynmaes. The defendant waa ordered to pay coats, the magistrates intimating that if 'there was a subsequent oBence defendant would be severely dealt with. THE GLANYRAFON HARRIERS. — Mr Bennett'S harriers visited the district this week and had most enjoyable sport. On Tuesday the meet was on Mr Hugh Lewis's Gtynbrochan estate, when three hares were killed &nd nicely saved. Wednesday. owing Lo the stormy weather, was btank. On Thursday morning an ear)y start was made, the direction taken being Tytwch. Two good runs were witnessed, but pussy in each case got away. Yesterday (Friday) a start was made on Glandulas ne]da. There was an unusua))y iarge number of foHowers on foot and after a eaptta) hunt three hares were ki)Ied and saved, the area taken being GeiHfawr, Pantmeiniog, and Marshes Pool. TOWN COUNCIL. The adjourned quarterly meeting of the LIan- idtoes Town Council was hetd on Thursday evening. The Mayor (Mr J. Kinsey Jones) presided, and the other members present were Aldermen Edward Bowen, William George and William Ashton, Councillors Edward Hamer, James Kerr. James Grant, Daniel Davies, D. Reea, E. D. Marpo]e, R. George, L. P. MarshaU and John MiUs, with Mr Arthur Davies (town clerk), Mr John Davies (assistant c)erk), and Mr D. A. Lewis (borough rate collector). SCAVENGING COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The Scavenging Committee met on November 21s,.—Alderman Edward Bowen was etected chair- man and Alderman W. Ashton, secretary.—The Committee reso)ved that the attention of the County Council be drawn to the state of a drain on the Lower Green crossing the road and to repair the same at once; to the bad state of the cesspits in Hafren street and Vac road, and also to the accumulation of aarface water at the end of Long Bridge nearest the town.—The report was adopted. MAIN ROADS IX BOROUGHS. Councillor R. George enquired if anything had been done to carry out the resolution passed at the last meeting respecting the question of the main- tenance of main roads in boroughs by County Coun- ci)s—Aldeiman Ashton replied that the question bad been brought before the Main Roads Com- mittee, and a committee of about 16 or 20 members had been appointed to consider the same. The question woufd be thrashed out then. THE TOLL COLLECTOR. The To!! Collector (Mr John Morgan; applied for an increase of commission from live to l2 per cent. —ConnciUor Daniel Davies proposed that the rate of commission be increased to ten per cent.—Alder- man Bowen seconded, and it was carried. FINANCE. The Finance Committee met on November 22nd, Alderman George was re-elected chairman and Councillor R. George, secretary. The amount of tolls collected since last report was £2 2s 9d, borough rate collected ;E94 18s 9d, total amount of current rate collected £404 lls 8d, and the present- credit with treasurer JE17113a 9d. The committee recommended payment of bills amounting to .Bll 5s Id. A further letter bad been received from Messrs Norris & Norris in respect of the salary due totue late town clerk, but a* n" bi)) showing the actual amount had been received the committee wae unable to deal with it, and recommended that the clerk write them again explaining that nothing could be done until the bit! of particulars showing the amount due was received from them. —An application had been received from Mr John Morgan asking for au increase of commission for the collection of tolls. The Committee referred it to the Council for consideration.—The Committee presented a balance sheet of the nnancial affairs of the Council for the year ending October 51st. The report was adopted.—Commenting on the balance sheet. Alderman Asbton inquired what was the reason that the Interest was not out of the current account instead of adding it to the total.— The Mayor: If it is the wish of the Council that the interest should be paid. which I think ia the better policy, we should recommend it at the next meeting.—Alderman Ashton proposed that the interest and commission of .E95 15s lOd be paid to the North aad South Wales Bank out of the current account.—Councilor L. P. Marshall seconded and it was carried.—Messrs J. Davies, L. and P. Bank, and J. Daviea, Harvey House, were re-elected auditors. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH WALES. The Borough Treasurer (Mr Gwilym Edwards) was elected a governor in place of the late town clerk. TBK METTALLING OF THE STREETS. Councillor Daniel Davies said be was sorry to say that certain roads or streets were very much neglected. He knew the repairing of the same bad been neglected or deferred in consequence of the anticipated waterworks. A considerable amount of repairs were urgently needed to different parts of the town, and his opinion was that it should be done in the ordinary way without any regard or reference whatever to the waterworks.—After some discussion the matter was referred to the Scavenging Committee. CHRISTMAS POULTRY SHOW A NEW DEPARTURE. Councillor Marshall said that be had undertaken on bis own responsibHitv to start a Poultry Show. He produced a programme from which it was seen that prizes amounting to about JE10 would be offered for the best poultry, butter cheese. The Show would take place on 22nd December, and he hoped the Council would heartily support him, as he thought it would be the means of doing good. The Show would be for dead poultry only. THE LONDON WATERWORKS. The Council then went into Committee on the above bill.

CARNO. SuccESS.Among the successful students at the University of London Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine is Mr Joseph Ashton, M.R.C.S., (Eng.), L.R.C.P,. (Lond.), son of the latw Mr J. Ashton, Cambrian House, Carno. Dr Ash- ton has had a very successful hospital career, tak- ing 1st prizes in medicine, midwifery, and medical jurisprudence.

FORDEN. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual entertain. ment in connection with the forden National Sc.oo) took place at the Schoolroom on Thursday. The attendace as in former yeara was large, a.ud the audience appreciated greatJy the attractive programme provided by the children. ThseconEl part consisting of songs, duecs, and jokes by the Christy Minstrels was loudly app!auded. At the close the Rev J. E. Vize proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the performers which was carried with acclamation. The pro :amme wac¡ as follows: Piano solo, The Shepherd Boy," Miss Isabel Davies stamp speech, Facts," Gilbert Blockley song, Tom Bowling." First Class; recitation' Love lightens labour," Emily Hamphreys song, "The Belts." Infants; recitation, "Wee Bessy," Lizzie Jones action song, The Japanese Fan," Senior Gir!s; soog, "There goes the train," The dny Trots; recitation, "The Baby," Mary Jones; action song, ''Topsy Turvy," First Class Boys and Girls; recitation, What girls love to do," Maud Gougb, Nora Davies, Sa)ly Morgan, Elsie Jones, M. Bennett and G. Wilkes; song, I've a little Dolly," Infant Girls. Christy minstrel entertainment: Interlocutor, WiUiam Lloyd; corner men, Albert Roberts and John C)a,yton tambos, F. Richards aa'd G. BIockley; bones, H. Hugbes and Albert 'Vilcox. Chorus, De Weddin' Day," The Troupe song, "De music ob de banjo," Bert. Roberts; chorus, Oh Susannah," The Troupe song, Money," W. Stourton song, Medicine Jack," F. Richards; chorus, The ta)I top hat," The

LLANFA1R. Dp HUMPHREYS has for the fourth time i* suc- cession, received the special grant from the Local Government Board for extra proficiency in vacci- nation.

ABERYSTWYTH COLLEGE AFFAIRS. Yeeterda.y (Friday) afternoon the College Coun- cil met under the chairmanship of Mr Wi))iam Jones, Birmingham, and the proeeeding's lasted for several hours. The Senate formally presented a record .f their action in connection with the recent incident at the Hall of Residence. The report was was received very co)d!y and there were signa that the Council did not approve of the stepe taken by the Penate. Several questions were asked and it was pointed out that underfthe charter students may be suspended by the Senate pending the meeting of the Council. The Council took no action.

GUILSFIELD. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeung of this Parish Council was he)d in the Schoolroom, Gui!sfieid, on Friday night, under the presidency of Mr J. Jones, Varchoel. There were atso oresent: Messrs W. Matthews, D. Jones, T. WiHiams, J. Hushes, E Watkins, E. Jones, and E. Thomas, with the Clerk Mr T. Davies.—The Chairman said he did not think it was wise to raise the question of the water supp)y of the district in regard to a)) the smati hotdings and cottages as there was such a number of places without an adequate supply of clean water. It was now two years siuce they nrst cailed the attention of the District Council to this matter, who had then referred it to Lord Powis's agent, who replied that they would pull the houses down before they would permit them to be interfered with. He did not exactiy understand what the Council could do in the matter.—The Oerk said that under the Public Health Act of 1878 it was provided that every Rural District Council shou!d have within a rea-)onab!e distance an adequate supply of water for the use of those dwelling within its district.— Mr W. Matthews thought that landlords should supply their tenants with water. Eventually Mr E Jones proposed that the Council call the attention of the District Councils Inspector to the places in the Parish of GuiIsSeld that had no water. Mr Hugh Thomas seconded. —Carried.—It was a)so decided in regard to this question that any cases reported to the Council of inemcieRt water supply should be referred by them to the District Council. —The Chairman said that as regards the question of the distribution of Guitsned Charities he understood that the Charity Commissioners would be making an examination into the Montgomeryshire Charities during the coming year, and he thought it woutd be necessary for them to cal! the attention of the Charity Commissioners to the Gui)siield Charities. There were some )osc, and others which required re-arranging and bringing under the control of the Parish Counci). The Commissioner would put them ona clear basis, especially the ecclesiastical charities. He proposed that this 'year Mr Wm Matthews and Mr David Jones be appointed a Committee to ca)l upon the Vicar of Guils&etd, and request him to take part in the re-distribution of the Charities.—Mr E. Jones seconded, and it was carried.—The Chairman also proposed that the Council request the Vicar to publish a list of those who had received charity, and append it to the Church door.—Mr Matthews seconded.—Carried.—Mr E. Jones proposed that the Board of Agriculture be asked to remove the swine fever restrictions from the parish of Guilsneld and the borough of Welsh pool.—The Chairman questioned the wisdom of considering the question of the provision of a burying ground for Guiis6e)d at that meeting and suggested that they convene a special meeting of the parishioners in order to ascertain thfir real wishes. Continuing, the Chairman said he had no doubt it would be a dimcult thing for the parishes of Guilsneld Within and Without to work together. There was a por- tion of their parish which was included in the ecclesiastical parish of Pool Quay, another portion in the ecclesiasticat parish of Penrhos, and a third in that of Meifod. He wondered what state Pen- rhos burying ground for instance was in, and whether there would be sumctent room in it for the burying uf Guilsfleld parishioners. 3e thought Guilsnetd Without should contribute a share towards burial ground especially as they could not call upon Meifod, Penrhos, and Pool Quay to contribute their share. It would be seen that it would fall very heavily upon the ratepayers of the parish of Gulls- Held. Personally ho would like to postpone the question.—Mr W. Matthews thought there might be more room in the Churchyard if the trees were cut down.—The Chairman proposed that the Oerk ascertain whether they had any power te call upon Pool Quay to assist them in providing a burying ground, and whether they wou)d be justified in levying a rate over the whole parish.—This was agreed to.—It was a)so decided to hold a meeting of the parishioners early in the spring to further consider the matter. ————

LLANDYSILIO. MEMORIAL TO THK LATE RET. PREBENDA&T JOSEPH MATTHEWS, M.A.—The unveiling of the stained glass window which has lately been placed in the Parish Church in memory of the late Rev. Prebendary Joseph Matthews, who for 26 years had charge of the parish, took p!aeeon Sunday morniug when there was a large congtegation present. The special hymns were Nos. 429, 435, and 437. The Rector, the Rev. 0. A. Nares preached, taking his text from Hebrews xiii., 7. He referred to the labours of the late Rector in the parish, after which the window was unvoted by Mra Matthews, widow of the late Rector. The window consists of two lights; in the left one St. Peter is represented bold. ing In one hand his epistles and in the other the embtematical keys; and in the right hand light St. Paul is represented holding the sword of his martyrdom. The Hgures are surmounted by canopies of white and gold upon ruby,back grounds containing angels supporting the Martyr's Crown, and bearin scrotis charged with the texts Feed my aheep and I have fought a good ngbt." Under the ngures and bates of the same character M the canopies are kneeling angel* supporting scroDa bearing the name of the saints. Both the figures are robed in rich)y diapered white and coloured draperieaaa generally represented. Under the window ia a metl tablet with the following dedication sentence To the glory of God a,nd it. loving memory of the Rev Joseph Matthews, M.A., Prebendary of St. David's Cathedral and Rector of this parish from 1871 to 1897. Born 21et January, 1822, died 14th June, 1897. Dedicated by parishioners and other friends." The window and tablet were designed and executed by Mr T. F. Curtis of Mesars Ward & Hughea. THE NATIONAL SCHOOL.—A perch haa been recently erected at the National School to the girls' entrance, and also a, large bell at the gable end facing the road. The bell beara the fallowing legend, "May God bless all whom I do call" A handsome oak tablet has been placed in the school- room with the foHowing inscription printed in red and gold letters :—" This National Church School for the tnaintenanee of Religious Education was erected in the year 1896 by voluntary contribu- tions, the Rev Prebendary Joseph Matthewa, M.A., having been Rector of the Parish at the time." In memory of him and of the deep interest he took in the work, the porch together with the bell have been added to the building by his widow and other members of his family. FESTIVAL.—The annual Nonconformist choral festival wan held in the Village Hall on Friday week, under the conductorship of Mr T. C. Gittins, Newtown, Mr Howarth presiding at the organ. In the afternoon there waa a rehearsal, and in che evening at 6.30 the festival service. Mr P. H. MInsbaII, Oswestry. occupied the chair and there was a crowded audience. After the opening hymn prayer was offered by the Rev E. P. Hughes, of G-roes. The Chairman then gave a practical and appropriate address. The hymns, tunes, and chants arranged for the festive) were a good selection aud were sung by the choirs in an fxeenent manner. At intervals between the singing of the hymns three solos were sun by Miss Higgs of Llanidtoea, and short addresses were given by the Revs E. J. Davies, Coedway, and G. 0. Evaus, Danymynecb. The introduction of solos into the festival service was a new feature and proved a great success. Miss Higgs is one of the most accomplished and popular singers in the Principality. Altogether the festival was the most successful ever held here and the highest hopes are entertained as to its future. On the motion of the Rev D. H. Shankland, seconded by Mr J. Jones, Varchoe), votes of thanks were given to the chairman and the conductor, and on the motion of the Rev E. Evana, seconded by Mr Jones, Arddleen, votes of thanks were accorded to Miss Higgs, Miss Littlehales and Mr Howarth. The service cloaed with the Doxology and Benediction. I.O.G.T.—The quarterly meeting of the Lower Montgomeryshire "Convention of Good Templars was held in the Village Hall on Thursday, Bro Edward Jones, C.C.T., presiding. Reports and addresses were given by the Chairman, Bros Macdonald, C. Sec., Alf Jones, C.E S., E. Hughea, C.S.J. T., Rev D. H. Shankland, P.C.C.T A. W. Jones, and W. T. HoweU. An exceHent tea was provided for the visitors by the members of the ONa." Lodere. Miss E. J. Roberts and Miss Amy Shankland presided at the tables, assisted by Miss A. E. Roberts, Miss Pattie Jones, Mrs Roberts, Rev D. H. Shankland, and R. Roberts. At 7 p.m. a public meeting and entertainment was held, Mr E. Hughes, J.P., Weishpool, presiding. An excellent progl'amme was rendered which included 8010s, recites, &c., by Mra E. Jones, Miss Alice B. Jones, Miss Florrie Jones, Mr Alfred Jones, and Mr W. Humphreys, also a temperance sketch entitled The Outcast," the characters being well taken by Messrs W. T. Howell, A. Jones, E. Jones, and Mrs E. Jones. Addresses were given by the Chairman, Mr Macdonald, and Mr E. Jones. Several pledges were taken at the close. At the Wrexham Police Court on Monday several colliers were Rned for breaches of the Coal Mines Regulation Act through neglecting to take proper precautions for the prevention of accidents, The Beech also imposed fines upon 21 men em- p)oyed at the Vron Colliery and nve emp]oyed at the Westminster Colliery for leaving work without j notice or permission. It was btated that at the Westminster Colliery in consequence of this pra.c tice a contract that would have extended over nine months had been iMt.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE STANDING JOINT COMMITTED A meeting of the Standing Joint Committee was hetd at the Police Court, Newtown, yesterday, Capt D. H. Mytton presiding. There was a)s3 present Oo). E. Pryee-Janes, M.P., Messrs W. Scott Owen, Richard Rees, J. R. Pryse, David Pryce, C J. Newett, Mdward Joees. R. E. Jones, C. Whittey Owen, E. Bowen, J. Thompson Williams and D. Rogers together with tt e Clerk (Mr G. D. Harrison), the Chiet Constable (Mr R. W. Hnghes), the Couuty Surveyor (Mr G. A. Hutebins), and Mr R. Powell (clerk's oQice). STATISTICS OF CtHMfC. The Chief Constable reported that for the quarter ending 30th September, the number of indictable offences reported was 16, number discovered 12, number of persons proceeded against 15; of these two were discharged, seven committed for trial, and six dealt with summarily. The value of property stolen was .614 13s Od, and of property recovered ;E9 Os 9d. The number of persons pro- ceeded againat for non.indictab)e offences w:n 289, of t hese 60 were discharged, orders made on 35 and 194 convicted. There was a decrease of nine in the number of indictable offences, and an increase of 16 in Lon-idlCtable '.ffences as compared with the equivatent period of last year. The decrease in the former was in charges of sheep steaHng and simpte )ar2eny, and the increase in the tatter principally tn common assault. During the quarter 3,819 tramps bad been noted at the Workhouses and lodging houses by the police, a decrease of 194 as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, and a decrease of 2,686 compared with the same quarter nve years ago. One constable had been discharged and one nued for misconduct, and the force was at preeent complete in numbers. The report was adopted. HIGHWAY ROBBERY AT GUILSFIELD. MrJ. Thompson WifHams asked the Chief Con- stabie if he had anything to report on a case of highway robbery, which, he aH'ged, had occurred at GuUanetd parish in September.—The Chief Con- stable said he did not remember the case. but he wou!d enquire. Later on, the Chief Constable pro- duced a report on the case, which he handed to Mr WiHiama. After reading the report, Mr WiDiams said he thought by a twink)e in the eye of the Chairman (taughter) when he first mentioned the subject, that a case of highway robbery, especial )y occuring so near the Chairman's house, was not aM important matter. He thought it was and that was the reason he had mentioned it. On the 22nd September he saw two onicers, one in p)ain clothes and one in uniform, engage a trap at DanfyHin, to pursue a. tramp reported to have committed a high- way robbery on a woman at Pcntrebeirdd. He thought the matter important, and with the object of assisting the poiice he asked them for particulars. But they simply told him what the charge was, and gave him no further information. He did not blame the constables, but he considered that they were sunicientty instructed. They wanted intelligent men not old fossils (laughter). The onicers, ho un- derstood, wanted a tramp, they gave no description of the man, nothing in fact to identify him, and he (the speaker) saw 40 tramps that day in the district. They evidently dropped upon a. clue for in a few minutes they went off to Hirnant, a.nd there the re- port ended. Referring to the report which was a lengthy one, Mr WilHams said that the facts of the case was that on the day mentioned a tramp knocked o woman into the ditch, took a purse out of her pecker, and put his hand over her mouth in broad daylight, at hatf-past.two in the afternoon. He considered it was not a case which should have escaped the notice of the Chief Constable.—The Chief Constable proceeded to read the report, but the Chairman, interposing, aaid the administration ot justice was hardly within the province of that meeting, and be proposed that the Chief Constable report on the case to the Chairman at Quarter Sessions—Agreed.—Mr Williams said he was quite witting to withdraw his remarks. He bad only mentioned the matter as the duty of one man towards another, but he wished te draw the attention of the Chief Constabie to his men. MACHYNLLETH FOLICK STATION. It having been reported to the Committee that a convenient and desirable site adjoining the Rail- way Station, containing 335 square yards cou)d he purchased from Mr Foster for the sum of JE240, it was resolved that the Clerk of the Peace be instructed to purchase this site at a price of not exceeding JE240, and that the County Surveyor, so soon as a contract for purchase was entered into, be instructed to prepare ptans for a now Police Station and Magistrates' room with Constable's quarters and to submit them to the Committee. On the motion of the Chairman seconded by Mr J. R. Pryse the Committee's reccommendationa were adopted. THE PAY OF .THE POMCE. The Snb-Committee appointed at the laat meeting to consider the subject of increasing the pay of th3 police recommended the scale proposed at the last meeting with the addition of attowing a constable after 10 years' service 28s per week, be adopted. The Committee further recom'nended that the Pension Scale in accordance with the First Schedule of the Po)ioe Act be adopted, without fixing any age betow which a constable was not to be entitled to retire. — The report was adopted on the motion of the Chairman seconded by Mr R E Jones. —Mr Richard Reea said he had gone carefully into the matter, having examined returns from other counties and he found that. their police p&y waa much below that of some counties. In adopting the Committee's recommendation their acale would be the same as that of Cardiganshire and Shrop- shire, which he considered gatiafactory.—The eame Committee reporting on an application by the Chief Constable for an increase in his salary, stated that after taking into consideration the strength of the police force aud the present salary paid, they re- gretted that they could not accede to the applica- tion. LLANFYLLIN POMCE STATION. The County Surveyor reported that the internal painting and papering of the Hanfytlin Police Station and Sergeant's quarters had been com- pleted at a cost of .€25.—Approved. THE LLANIDLOE8 BOROUGH JUSTICES' CLERKSHIP. The Clerk aaid he had communicated with the Home Secretary as to the allocation of the salary of the Oerk to the Llanidtoes Justices. Mr Arthur Davies claimed from the date of his appointment, the 14th July, and Mr Ivor Harries, the temporary s!erk, claimed from that date to the second of August. He had aa yet received no reply.—The Chairman said the matter would be deferred pending a reply. -+--

THE NEW SCHOOL"AT BETTWS. THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION YESTERDAY. The last public function connected with the erection of a new school at Bettws, took place yesterday. In the afternoon a thanksgiving service was held in the old Church, the Archdeacon of Montgomery omciating. The service, which waH fully choral was taken bp the Vicar (the Rev Gwynne Vaugban), the choir rendered the anthem Break forth into joy," and the Archdeacon preached a special sermon. Mr Hirst presided at the organ, and the speeial so)o was snag by JMra Hirst. The congregation was fairly large, and included Lady Pryee-Jonea (Dolorw). Special psalms and hymno were snog. A procession to the schoolroom was formed where a. social tea was held. The ladies who presided at the tables were Mra Gwynne Vaugban (Rectory), MraJonea (Cwm- dockin), Mra Pryce (Highgate) and Mrs Jones (Brynyeil). At the conclusion of the tea, the Vicar addressing the large gathering said be could uot allow the occasion to pass without saying a few wolds in reference to the subject uppermost in their minds at that moment—the liquidation of the debt. They were proud to announce, and that was the first public opportunity they had had, that the school was now entirely free from debt. John Ruskin said Beg, borrow or steal, but never get into debt." He had no desu'e to attempt to justify the morality of that advice. They did unfortunately get into debt, they could not hetp it, and though they bpgged and borrowed they did not steal (laughter) in order to get out of debt. It was the easiest thing in the world to get into debt, but a very bard matter to get out of it. Yet so far as that school was concerned they had succeeded. It had bsen a hard struggle, but by a ttrong pul), a long pull and a pull altogether, the ship had successfully been brought to shore (hear, hear). They could not allow the event to pass without that thanksgiving. He would moreover like to say how very grate- ful be was to them for all their support and co-operation to them all he tendered his thanks, especially to Mrs. Lewis-Andrew, who had worked unceasingly and wngradgingly in the cause (hear, bear, and applause). The Vicar then read a statement of accounts which showed that out cf .6838 18s. 3Qd.-the cost of the building—he had himself collected .E354 6s. 3d., the remainder being the proceeds of bazaars, conceits, dances, etc. Archdeacon Tboma.s, who was received with applause, said the present occasion was the pleasantest 'and happiest on which be had been present amongst them, and he desired to congratulate them most heartily upon having faced a very grave difficulty and succeeded in carrying the business through (hear, hear). They were then in a school built and, a very rare thing, paid for. It would be good in many ways not only for them, but for those who would come after them. That day was a thanksgiving day, and he would carry the idea a little further and speak of some other occasions when the good peop)e of Bt'ttws gathered together on occasions of thanks- giving. He understood that one of the objects they had in view among other things, when the sovereigns came rotl.ng in, was to ctearoff the debt caused by the pointing of the Church tower. He took that especiaHyjbecause it carried them back to an occasion of thanksgiving for work done. That tower was finished in the time of the Vicar, Sir John Ap Meredith, in 1531. That day as they came in in procession he coutd not help thinking of the procession there must have been when that tower was finishAd. There was the Vicar, Sir John Ap Meredith, and beside him the great Abbot of Strata or Yetrad MarcheU, the Rector of the parish in those days, and he had no doubt that a good many brethren joined with the good people of Bettws in their rejoicing. Very likely, too, there were some representatives of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem connected with the parish of Tregynon, because just as Bettws was appropriated to Strata MarceUa, so was Tregynon appropriated to the Knights of St. John. It must have been an anxious time in a good many ways because there was a spirit of discontent moving in the )and. It was just nve or six years before the dissolution of the monasteries, and the function was probab)y the last in which the great Abbot of Strata Marce!)a took part. Within the next few years the Vicar was deprived of bis living and the Abbot of his house, the Knights of St. John were dispersed, and there cameintothe land the newreform movement, a new Vicar in 1537 came in the wake uf Sir John, and from that day the Rectory was bought and sold, and it passed from hand to hand until it at last descended to Lord Sude)ey. People sometimes said 0 before the Reformation you were all Roman Catholics and if things were in their right place a good dea! ought to go to pay for prayers of those who were dead." There was a great difference between that statement tmd the rea) truth. True, the Rectory was held bv the Roman Catholic Monastery, but not the Vicarage. There h:td always been a Vicar in Bettws, with the cure of souls, and he was under the Bishop of the Diocese. The Church endowments appro- priated to the Monastery were tost at its dissolution and instead of things going to their right place it shou)d be the other way. The Ven. Archdeacon then traced the history of the Church from the dissolution of the monasteries to the present time and commended to his hearers the example aet by their ancestors in working so !oyaHy for the church. In conclusion he congratulated all heartily on the success achieved and referred to the strenuous efforts of the Vicar (hoar, hear and ap- p)ause).—The Vicar moved a hearty vote of thanks to the Archdeacon which was seconded by Mr John Pryce (Highgate) and carried with acclama- tion. — On the motion of Mr Rogers, Bryncoch, a vote of thanks was accorded the Vicar. In the evening a miscellaneous entertainment, pro. aided over by Mr Scott Owen, took place. The room ras nlled to oversowing and an excellent programme was gone through as follows :—Anthem "Break forth into joy," Bettws Church Choir; solo, Mr John Williams; double qnartette, In this hour of softened splendour," Bettws party; Hute solo, Warbling !ute," Mr Walter Grimths comic song, Mr Jack Milter anthem, Bettwa party; song Old Brigade," Mr W Baxter; Children's choir song, Mr Alfred Jones; anthem, Bettwa United choir ;< piano so!o, Mr Hirst; selections, Bettwa string band song, Village B)acksmith," Mr John Davies comic song, Mr R Humphreys; Male voice choir, Bettws party; cornet aolo, Mr Waiter Grimths song, Mr Henry Grimtbs chorus, Bettws United Choir duet, Mrs Hirst and Miss PIatt; song, Mr Alfred Andrew; comic song, Mr J Miller; part song, Bettwa party. A rummage sa!eof bazaar remnants was conducted by Miss Pryce (Highgate) and Mrs Jones (Cwm- dockin) and realized a handsome sum.

TREFONEN EISTEDDFOD. On Thursday, the village of Trefonen was enlivened by the holding of an eisteddfod, the pro- ceeds of which were in aid of the Church funds. The gathering took place in the National School- room, which was gaily decorated far the occosion, and notwithstanding the state of the weather and roads there wax t large attendance from far and near, and a successful issue was the result, upon which the promoters are to bo congratulated. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr J. T. Hughes, assistant organist of Chester Cathedral and organ- ist of West Derby Church, Liverpool, ind the Rev J. Lewis Bedford, M.A., Chester; prose, the Rev J. Alien Jones, Hwydiartb; needlework, Mrs Marsh and Mrs Whit&eld, Bryna,ber knitting, <&c., Mrs Alf. Hughea and Mra T. R. Williams; walking sticks, Mr H. 0. Stokea; other competitions, the Revs J. L. Bedford, Alien Jones, D. D. WilHama J. C. M. Rees (Oswestry), and the Rev Etias Owen (Llanyblodwel). The Rector of Trefonen (the Rev GeorgeijWiHiams) conducted and kept the audience amused by his witticisms. The secretarial duties were ably carried out by Mr T. R. Williams, Fron Facb, Trefonen, and Mrs John Hughes, Oswestry, accompanied. The competitions were varied and interesting and keenly contested, and the chief choral competition drew a.e many as nve choirs. The proceedings were almost exclusively carried on in English. The arrangements were well carried out, but an improvement would have been ejected if the names of the successful competitors were announced from the platform. As it was only natives kne<v who wera taking the prizes. Refreshments were provided at a nominal charge. The afternoon meeting was presided over by the Hon. Mrs Bulkeley Owen, when thp room was we)! 611ed. The President, during an interval, delivered a !engthy address in a very interesting manner, prior to which the conductor said they were alt grateful to the Hon. MrsButkeIey-Owenfor having come each t long distance in such inclement weather to preside that afternoon. The President commenced her address by asking the question— Where are we this afternoon, in England or in Wales?" She proceeded to answer it by stating that in that parish there were two divisions, the civil and the ecclesiastical. According to the civil division Trefonen had been placed in Shropshire for 362 years, but the ecclesiastical division, which dated from alt time, placed them in Wales. That afternoon she wanted to take them 1,300 years back to the time of the foundation of [he ecclesiastica) division of St Asaph. St Asaph diocese was founded by Cyndeyrn about 550. He was no stranger to Wales. After referring to the warrior princes of Wales, Ap Owain and Ap Urien Rheged, the President said Urien they were told drove the Irishmen from Glamorgan, end was the patron of the bard8, Ts.lhaiarw, Taliesin, and Llwywarch Hen. Owain was one of the three blessed princes of the Isle of Britain, a cousin of King Arthur, and kmight of his court, and the hero of many a beanti- fui )egend. She dare say they hsd read of him in the Lady of the Fountain," where it was stated he rescued two youths from a giant and restored them to their old father, and rescued a young maiden who was about to be burnt alive. He was & lover of animals. Alter referring to the legend of Owain and his )ion, the President said this should teach the children to be kind to animals under their care, for they would see that by being kind to animals they could make them show their gratitude. She thought if Owain was alive at the present time liQ would be made president ef the Society for the Preventio* of Cruelty to Animals. After interesting reference to Cyndeyrn's arrival in Wa.Iea, the battle of Rheddlan where the King of Gwynedd was slain, and Ctawdd Offa,, the President said there wa,a a scheme on foot, which she hoped would never come to pass, to separate the Deanery of Oswestry and Trefonen with it from Wales, and she hoped they would always remem- ber they were descendants of Welsh princes. That scheme would break the last tie tbsn bound them to the land of their fathers. 0 tmeient land my memory's joy to trace, The long paat glories of thy princely race; Amid thy va,Iee I love thy mountains roar, And absent from thee, on)y love thee more." After reference to Rhys Cain, the poet and pain- ter who Hved in Oawestry in Queen Elizabeth's time, and Goronwy Owain who was a curate there in 1,747, and Tudno, who lived at LIanybtodwel, the Hon. Mrs Bulkeley-Owen said that as a so)dier falla in battle another bears up the standard, she hoped the children would bear up the standards of loyalty, courage, kindness and courtesy. Wales aaked from each of them their best (applause). Those who were living now were buitding up the history of the country. The history of their country in the times she had referred to were written in letters of blood, but the history of those she had spoken of were in letters of gold. Let theirs of to-day also be written in letters of geld (applause}. They now had a. Technical Schoot at Oswestry and Free Libraries in every village almost. Let them do their best, and polish np their talents and make them things of beauty and joy for ever (applause). Referring to Welsh indus- tries, the President said & society had been formed in London for their sate, and she would be happy to forward the works of Ioca,I weavers or other workers (foud applause). The following; were the awards :—Pianoforte aolo for chiidren under 16, 1, Miss Maggie Roberts, Oswestry; recitation for children attending the school 1, Ethel Edwards, CefnyModwel; 2, Sarah Jane Jones, Trefonen spelling bee, 1, Annie Hugbea, Nantmawr; 2, A. Tyier, Trefonea; reading at sight (from an English Author), Arthur Tyier, Trefoneu. Two corn. peted in the soprano soto and the prize was awarded to Miss Harriet Evans, Trefoneu. Four walking sticks were sent in and Mr E. Refers, Pandy, L!anforda, secured the prize. Five chitdrea nnder 12 years, appeared to sing the soio, The Minstret Boy," and Miss NeHie Davies, Fron Cottages, Nantmawr, was adjudged the best. Two dressed dolts were received and the dressing of both showed the same fau)t, name)y. a )ack of neatness. The prize was divided between G)adys and Ethet Hughes, Nantmawr. The tenor soto, The Flower's Message" attracted three competitors, the prize going to Mr J. 0. Roberts, Oswestry. Two pairs of ribbed stockings were forwarded, and the prize went to Miss Hughes, Vron Cottages. Nantmawr, and Miss Esther Dick, Trefonen. The prize for a description of a walk from the Cross, Trefonon, to the Cross, Oswestry, was taken by Mrs DnmviHe Lees who appeared in person. The Sychtyn JuvenDe Choir (conducted by Mr Pugh Price) and the Tre- fonen JuvenDe Choir (conducted by Mr F)ux), competed in singing Hurrah for the country." The adjudicator said the first choir sang very nicety. bat were inclined to shont too much. He should Hked to have heard more of the second treble. The boys were hopeteasly "out" sometimes. The second choir started very bad)y. They a!) were not of the same mind, some being behind time and tune not good. The boys shouted too much and reaHyspoitt the choir. He awarded the prize toSycbtyn Choir. The conductor (Mr Price) was invested by Mrs DumviHe Lees amid loud apptause. Three boys competed in the Qute so)o Washington Post," the winner being Arthur Tytey. Onty one ladies' choir of not less than 16 voices appeared to sing The beHs of Aberdovey," namely, the Trefonen Choir (conducted by Mr Fiux). The adjudicator said the rendering was we!t worthy of the prize, and he awarded it to this choir (app)ause). The prize for the neatest cottage was taken by Mrs Edward Owen, Trefonen. This comp)eted ti.e afternoon's competitions.—The Vicar of Hanybtodwet proposed a vote of thanks to the Hon. Mrs Bu)ke)ey-0wen for her presence, and referred to her book on the history of 8e)attyn in very high terms (applause).— The Conductor seconded the vote, which was carried with acclamation, and duty acknowledged by the Hon. Mrs Butketey-Owen (Gwenrhian Gwynedd), who said although she was not a presiding bard, the Archdruid could not love Waies better than she did (apptause).-Tbe room was crowded to excess in the evening. Mr J. Parry-Jones, town c!erk of Oswestry, presided, and !ater in the evening delivered an address. He expressed his great pteasure at being there that night,and referring to the choirs which had sung he congratulated his friends from PentrefeHn upon coming such a !ong way be- fore the Tanat Valley railway had been made (ap- pianse). When that railway was made the innux of peopte wou)d be so great that they wou)d not be able to hold an eisteddfod in that comparatively smaH room. There was one item which had been omitted from the programme and he thought it cou)d be made a subject for the National Eistedd- fod, and that was to offer a prize for the best modet speech by the Chairman—(laughter)—and one of the conditions shou!d be that it should bo short (renewed taughter). Ho would Hke to give one practical hint to his friends who had competed that evening, and who bad taken such trouble to learn their pieces. He knew something about competi- tive choirs. They were taught their piece for the eisteddfod and kept a.t it. He was afraid too much of that waa done. The string became so tant that it atmost broke and there was more harm than good done to the choirs, aimpty because after the eisteddfod was over they broke up and nothing was heard of them. He hoped that wou)d not be the case with the choirs who were present that night, but that they would go on (applause). He woutd atao like to see them go in for the worka of the great masters (apptausc). One hint more. He did not see why they ahouid not try and revive the otd viHage orchestras, and have orchestra! competitions M wett as voca! and cbora) (apptause). There was one word again. Let them go home that night in good temper and not find fautt with the adjudica- tions. Some time ago a cousin of his was adjudi- cating ic a big eisteddfod in South Walea when there were about 10,000 present. He could not give a, prize to each of the choirs, so there was a quarrel and the consequence was that his cousin had to be attended by a body guard of about 20 poHcemen before he cou!d got to the train (laughter). He hoped nothing of that kind woutd happen after the eisteddfod that night (renewed laughter). Defeat waa net dishonour, and sometimes defeat waa more beneficial to a man or woman who was defeated than success. Iu reference to this he woutd quote Thackeray :—" Let young &nd otd accept their part and bear \t with a honest heart; who misses or who gains I) prize, go )ose or conquer aayou can, but if you fall or if you rise, let each be, God pray, a gent)e- man ()oud apptauae).—The competition)) corn. me*ced with a reading at sight from a We)sh author, in which five competed, the prize being divided between Mies Mary Breeze.Trefonen, and Mr D. C. Jonea, PentrefeHn. The Vyrnwy party, )ed by Mr Rees, Hanymynech, was the only one which ascended the ptatform to sing Oh, who wi)t o'er the Downs," and they were adjudged worthy of the prize. The Gwatia mate vo'co choir (conductor, Mr Joseph Roberts, Oswestry) and the Pentrefetin choir (conductor, Mr D. C. Jones) competed in rendering The comrades song of hope." In adjudicating, Mr Hughes agreed with the President as to the orchestra! music and eaid in Wa)es orchestra! music seemed to bo neglected. Proceed. ing with the adjudication, he said the con- ductor of the Pentr<*fe)in choir took too many liberties with the piece, which was a grave defect in the eyea of an adjudicator. The first movement was marked slow, but it was taken much too s)ow!y. The time was jerky and spasmodic and voice production bad. The Gwaiia choir phrased very badiy. and took breath too often. In practis- ing, the piece shou)d be marked to show where breath shoutd be taken. This woutd overcome the breathing defect. The en,;emble, however, waa very good. Both choirs made the same mistake in singing in F sharp Lhe portion which was marked E sharp. Taking it all ronnd the performance of both was good, but GwaHa were the better and be awarded them the prize (applause).—The President gave a prize of 10s. to PentrefeHn choir.—There was on)y one competitor for singing a comic song in character, and Mr A. Watkins, The Bryn. Han- y-btodwel got the'prize. Mrs Philips, Treftach, was awarded the prize for a pinafore, and Mrs Whit6e)d gave a consolation prize to Nellie Davies, Trefonen. For verses of any meter suitabte for a harvest thanksgiving service, the prize went to Mr Grimth PhiHips, Piasbeinion, Ruabon; and half a prize for an essay on the development of traiRc between Trefonen and Oswestry was awarded to a com- petitor whose name was not announced. The piece in the chief chorat competition for viHage choirs of not tess than thirty voices, was Oh, where shaU rest be found ?" The first prize was ;E5 and a sitver medat for the conductor, and 10s for each unsuccessful conductor. Five choirs appeared and they sang in the following order :— Nantmawr (conductor, Mr Price Edwarde), Tre. fonen(MrJ.O. Roberts, Oawestry), Sychtyn (Mr Hugh Price), Danymynech (Mr Rees), and GwersyUt (Mr Frank Jones). The adjudicator said the quality of voices in the Nantmawr choif was good, but they made an extraordinary start. The basses were too cinnsy, breathing and time bad and tone not agreeaMe..EHsemMc good on the whote. Trefonen made the same mistake aa the previous choir by waiting too !ong after the symphony and before changing time in the midd)e of the piece made an elaborate break, which waa not the composer's intention. The trebtea were the beat be ha,d beard that day, the head notes and tones on the top being pure. The ensemble waa good. The trebles in the Sychtyn choir were too young. The choir sang from memoiy very good. Better vocalization was needed and breathing and phrasing woutd do with Improvement. Danymy- nech made an excetient start m fact he thought they were going to take the prize. But Immediatety they went over the first page, down went the pitch a. whole semi-tone, chieny caused by the trebles and teoors, amI later on the basse!!l ::r.lso dropped. Gwersyllt atso made a good start and gave an inteltigent performance. They saner with a certain amount of dramatic effect. The part about horror they depicted very well and without exaggeration. Phrasing was good and breaking excellent, and showed they had ta.ken much trouble with the latter. The consequence was that they gave a good performance. He awarded the prize to GwersyHt ()oud applause.) The Conductor was invested by the President. Three competed in the baritone solo On* to Phi]&- delphia," and the prize was wo* by Mr. Ben Roberts, Victoria, street, Oswestry. Misa Maggie Caratey, Trefonen, won the prize for a nannet petticoat, aod Mrs Marsh gave a second prize to Mrs PhiIHps, Trenacb. Mr Ben Roberts, Oswestry, won the prize for siuging at sight, in which four competed. For a three minutes' speech on Win- ter the prize was divided between the two com- petitors, Misa Annie Hughes, Nantmawr, and Mr Alien Davies, CrenHyn. The Adjudicator (the President divided the prize for the recitation between Miss NeUie Hughea and Misa Annie Hughes. For the best ironed coDarg, Mit<a Maggie Thomaa. Craignant, Mrs Philips, TreSach, and Misa Lizzie Morris, Nantmawr, took the prizea, were given by Mrt) Hughea and Misa Wiiliama. A hearty vote nf thanks was accorded Mr Hughew (one of the adjudicators) for giving hix services gratis, and a hearty rote of thanka to the President brought the proceedinga to a close.

PREACHERS FOR TO-MORROW. NoTK.—Information for this list is invited. It is supplied in every case when it is communicated to us. ABERYSTWYTH.-S.S. Michael's and An Ange!s, Parish Church, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev T Redfern.'Oawestry. St. Mary's (Welsh), 10a.m. and 6 p.m. Hoty Trinity Church, near Railway Station, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. NEWTOWN.—UanHwchaiarn, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. All Saints, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. English Catvin- istic Methodist, Crescent, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev D Lloyd Jones. Primitive Methodist, Park Street, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev E. Newsome. English Congregational, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Prof. T Lewis, Brecon College. MONTGOMERY.—St Nicholas, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev Ernest W. Hrown. Presbyterian, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev T C Jones, WeIahpooL Wesieyaa, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr J Pryce Jr-nes. BKRRiEW.—Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 (Welsh) and 6.30 p.m., Rev John Jones, Oswestry. Wes- teyan, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Mr F Edwards. Providence, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.. Rev J Tes- aeyman. WELbHPooL. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev J. Goodrich Oats. Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev W H Jonea. Congre* gational Church, 11 a.m. and 6-30 p.m., Rev D B. Evana. Baptist, Rev T Rowson. Primitive Methodist, 11 a.m., Mr G Sanby 6.30 p.m., Mr D Pugh. Welsh Independent, High Street, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 and 6.30 p.m., Rev D. Morgan. OswzsTRY.—St Oswatd's, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Holy Trinity, 11 a.m., Rev E P Edmonds, Whit- tington; 6.30 p.m., Archdeacon Protheroe, Aber- ystwyth. The School Chape), Upper Brook Street, 11 a.m. and 6 30 p.m., Rev C G Lowe. Engliah Baptist, Salop road, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Presbyterian, Oawatd road, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev Richard Jones, Oawestry. Seion Chapel, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev H H Hughes, Menai Bridge. Westeyan Methodist, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Hermon Chape), 10 30 and 6 30, Rev E Owen Evans, Pontrobert. Christ Church, 10 30 and 6 30.

V. .Ma. R. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALKf BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTENANT-COLONEL E. PRYCK-JoNES.M.P., Commanding Headquarters, Newtown, 26th November, 1898. CERTIFICATE. Cotour-Sergeant T. J. Astley having been attached to the Depot, South Wales Borderers, at Brecon, has received a certificate for drill and has been highly commended by the Officer Commanding the 24th Regimenta) District. CxcusTS.—Any members of "C" Company desirous of joining the sub-section at Weishpool will apply to the Adjutant. PARADE.—Until further orders will be at 8 p.m. for the Montgomery Detachment on Mondays and Saturdays, and for the Berriew Detachment on Wednesdays and Fridays. ENROLMENTS.—The undermentioned having been enrolled.on the dates and at the stations named are taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to Companies, and allotted Regimental numbers as stated against their names C" Company, WeJshpool, on 19th November, No. 581 S W Btuck; D Company, at Machynlletb, on 21st November, No 582 J D Edwards and No 583 E P Edwards; and E Company, at Montgomery, on November 23rd, No 584 R Edwards, No 585 R Tannant, No 586 W Maddox, and No 587 G Morgans. By order, C. WALKER, Captain, Adjutant 5tL V.B. South Wales Borderera.

—————*———— PERSONAL. The silver wedding of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg. Gotha is to be celebrated on January 23rd next. Kaiser Wilhelm has announced his intention of being present, and it is stated that the Prince of Wales will also visit the Continent for the purpose of taking part in the ceremony. Lord and Lady Aberdeen visited Mrs Gladstone at Hawarden on Wednesday, and received a warm welcome from Mrs Gladstone, Miss Helen Glad. stone, and the other members of the family. They remained at Hawarden till Thursday morning. The last time Lord and Lady Aberdeen visited Hawarden was five years ago, prior to their 'de- parture for Canada.

MORE JUVENILE TRAIN- WRECKERS. On Monday William Brown, 14, of Whitcomb Street, and Alfred Jones, 15, both from London, were charged at Swanfbam with placing stones, iron bolts, and sticks on the Great Eastern Railway, near Swaffham, on Friday last, with the intention of upsetting trains. The boys had tramped from London, sleeping at workhouses and begging. They were traced to Mildenhall and apprehended. When in custody the younger prisoner said to the elder: I told you you bad better not put them stones and bolts on the rails, as we should get pinched," but you said there would be a scramble, and w< could pick their pockets." Both boys were remanded to Norwich till November 29tb.

GREAT BRITAIN IN EGYPT. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, speaking in Edinburgh on Wednesday of our recent difficulty with France, said:—What had occurred with regard to Fashoda had materially ctetttfed the air. He looked upon the prospects of any serious difficulty with France as much further removed to-day than they had been for some years past. That question bad also been useful in turning the attention of our people to our position in Egypt and our policy both there and in East Africa for the future. He was inclined to think that at the present moment the almost universal opinion throughout the country, quite inespective of ordinary politics, was in favour of staying in Egypt. The Chancelloi of the Exchequer proceeded to give his l.eason'for supporting that view, among them being the orders which British contractors secured from Egypt under present circumstances. Seeing what we had done in Egypt, and the benefit Egyptians and Europeans had reaped, there was, be asserted, a great and growing opinion in Europe as a whole, and even in France, that the British occupation was for the general good. 6

FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Announced in our Advertising Columns. NoTEMBEtt. 28 Sale of Household Furniture at the Public Hatt, Newtown, by Messrs Cooke Bros. 30 Sale of Freehold and Leasehold Housea and Premises at the Talbot Hotel, Aberystwyth, by Messrs R. Gillart and Sons. DECEMBER. 1 Primrose League Social Evening at the Town Hall, Welsbpool, 7 Lecture by Professor Boyd Dawkins, F.R.S., in the Art Gallery, Welshpool, 7 Sate of Farming Sjtock at Caedu Farm, Mach- ynlleth, by Messrs R. Gillart and Sons, 8 Sale of Household Furniture, <&c., at the Gae Forden, by Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole, 8 Annual Invitation Bait at the Assembly Rooms, Handy sitio, 15 M.Y.C. Invitation Bait at the Town Hall, Welsh poo!, 15 Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole's Annual Stock Show and Sate at the Smithneld, WetshpooL 22 Danfair Christmas Market, 22 Third Annual Poultry, Butter and Egg Show at the New Market Hall, Aberystwyth, 26 Christmas Party at the Schoolroom, Montgomery 26 Annual Tea Ileeting of the Presbyterian Church, Efel Fach, 28 Social Gathering at Berriew School, 29 Annual Ball in Aid of the Montgomeryshire Infirmary. 29 Invitation Ball at the Schoolroom, Pool Quay. JAXCARY. 2 Pigeon Shooting at Dragon Hotel, Montgomery, 3 Montgomery Conservative Working Men'a Club Annual Ball and Dame, 6 Welshpool Dispensary Ball. ACGUST. 17 Annual Show of LIanfair District Agricultural aad Horticultural Society.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES 5' DEATHS. DEATHS. November 15tb, at 'the residence of his Grand- mother, Gtandwr, Aberdovey, Isrwerth Ellis, eldest son of R. W. James, Surgeon, CasDetown, Isle of Man, and grandson of the late Ellis Roberts, Master Marinar, Aberdovey, aged 8 years. Printed and puMiahed by SAMUEL SALTEB and DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing Onice, 21, Berriew Street, Welahpool, in the County of Montgomery. Also published by J. DENLZT SPENCER, at their Branch Onice, Chalybeate St., Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan.— November 26, 1898. -¡'