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CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY GOVERNING…
CARDIGANSHIRE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY, QUARTERLY IEETTG AT LAMPETER. Principal Roberts (Aborystwvth) presided over the quarterly meeting of the Cardiganshire Counfv Governing Bodv, held at Lampeter on Wednesday. There were present, Messrs Peter Jones, C M Williams, and D C Roberta, Aberystwytb, Rev Thos James, Lhmdvssul, Ali- J Lloyd, Tregaron, Mr Thos Lloyd, New Quay, Rev Gwilym Evans, Mr J C Jones, Llanarth, Mr F.vaiw, L, Professor R Williams, Mrs Jones, Llaudyssul, with Mr H C Fryer, clerk. A M.ATTKR OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE. The Clei k reported i he receipt of the General Repoit on the Inspection and Examination of County Schools in 1898.The Chairman Perhaps the chief question arising from a perusal of the I general report is the question of the relations be. tween the Elemental- Schools and the Intermediate Schools which I think onght to receive our careful attention. One side of the question is whether we can <18 a county g(;v.rniti body do somethiug to encourage clot-er connet-tiou between Elementary Schools and the County Schools in the matter of trainiug pnp'; teachers. In some parts of Wales now pupil teachers are sent by school boards to county schools for certain periods and they return to the Elementary Schools to complete their apprenticeship as pupil teachers. I think person- ally it would be a very ereat gain to this County if something similar could be done by us. We ha/e not iu Cardiganshire the advautages of pupil teachers' centres, so far as I know, as in other counties therefore upon one hand the ground is clear of this new depart are and upoa the other hand the need is greater. I do not propose to take any practical steps in the matter to-day but simply put it for- ward for your consideration in order that those who are members of Elementary Schools authori- ties as well as Secondary Schools authorities una' v consider whether it is not possible to provide for thi^ in i heir own locality. I feei itire ti.:tt if s,)nie- thing of the kind is nor done elementary teaching itself will be the gi-e:trest the ablest ¡ boys and girls will proceed from the .Elementary SI-LIoois to the Secondary Schools as holders of scholarships and only those of Jesser abili: y will remain to enter upon an apprenticeship as pupil teachers. I do not know of any question really more important and urgent than this question.— Mr Jenkin Lloyd (Tregaron) was not prepared to propose anything but he knew that some schooltl had suffered already and it was high time they did sor.iet,iiit,.L,Tiie Chairman said if they were agreed it might be an advantage to the local authorities if thev expressed some general opinion upon the question. lie did not think thev ought to force it upon localities. They might pass a resolution something as follows :—" That this Body is of opinion that it would be of great advantage to the county if some system were put into operation wherebv pupil teachers would have the advantage of education in county schools." — Mr J. C. Jones (Llanarth) suggested that the Chairman should draft a circular which the Clerk could send out, pointing out to school authorities the ad vantages of such a system in the way of better equipping the pupil teachers for their work.—The Chairman believed with Mr Jones that the school authorities had not realised the importance of this matter.— Mr Peter Jones (Aberystwyth) seconded Mr Jones's proposal that the Chairman drafra circular to be sent out to the different educational authorities.— The proposal was agreed to. DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS FUNDS. The Clerk said that the Charity Commissioners had written agreeing to the £ 1,035 19s 4d, balance of the building fund, being distributed amongst those schools which had expended upon the school buildings the sum they were required to apply to that purpose under Schedule IV of the scheme. Subsequent to the receipt of that letter he had asked the Treasurer to sell out the stock in which the money was invested, and the sum now reached XI,155 10s 7d (hear, hear). They owed a debt of gratitude to their Treasurer, because under his care and the result of the enhanced value of the stock, no less a sum than £ 511 13s was profit (laughter and bear, hear). Balance sheets had been received from all the schools, with the exception of LlandysBul, and upon their examination it was found that the schools had expended the sum of money required of them so that now came the question upon what basis distribution should be made.- Mr J. Llovi proposed, and Mrs Jones (Lland yssul) seconded, that the basis be that of popul-ation.Air C. M, Williams: What was the basis upon which the building fund grant was mad" ?—The Clerk Upon the basis of accommo- dation. In some cases the extent of the accom- modation had been considerably modified.—Rev Gwilym Evans (Aberayron) asked upon what basis the grants were made ?--The Cleik Upon the population, because it was supposed that the num- ber of children would follow.-For the informa- tion of Professor Williams (Lampeter) the Clerk explained that the money was the surplus of the building fund funded upon customs and excise con- tributions for tive financial years. It was supposed that the county would only receive £ 6,000, but rather more was received, and this surplus had been invested producing X500 and interest which was the sum for distribntion.-Profe--sor Williams asked if the money had been capitalised and the interest paid into the general fund how the interest would have been apportioned amongst the different schools.—The Clerk replied that if certain things had been done no doubt the interest would have been divided upon the basis of population.—Mr Peter Jones said that the principle upon which the money had hitherto been shared was upon the basis of accommodation, and the same principle governed the grants to the Elementary Schools where the grant was made per head. He proposed that the money be distributed according to the basis of accommodation.—Mr J C Jones seconded it. He did not think that it was right to divide it upon population because it was to him a dog in the manger policy. It was just possi- ble that in the future some of the schools would have to increase the accommodation, and if there was any more money toshs.re (a laugh) he would support, a proposal in favour of sticking to the basis of accommodation.—Rev Gwilym Evans asked if the number of pupils was equal to the accommo- dation— Mr Peter Jones You have to provide the acccmmodation. You call upon us to provide 250 pupils and we are asked to contribute according to the number of pupils.— Vfr J Lloyd o;ïd that it was well know that the larger schools were furnishing more cheaply than small ones.—-Mr Peter Jones said acoorrliug to the figuiesit was not so.Ir C M Williams supported the amendment andexpressed surprise hat Mr Lloyd should propose any basis rather than that upon which they had flcted already. After what had taken place in the psst he asked if it was fair to turn round and take whatever mean advantage one or two districts might have and. differ from the rule laid down in the scheme. He ventured to say that upon reflection Mr Lloyd would withdraw his proposal —(laughter)—and adhere to the scheme. He knew him to be always anxious to be fair and just—(laughter)—and would not initiate a basis which would be unfair. There had been no dispute up to ti e present time, the members had worked well together and done all they could to advarce education in the county, and there had been no attempt to do what was not fair and honourable. He hoped that the Committee would have some regard for honour and reputation by adhering to the basis already adopted.—Mr J. Lloyd said Mr Williams had forgotten to say that they had paid everything promised under the scheme to Aberystwyth, and this sum had accrued owing to the money belonging to Trogarou left in the hank (laugh t-ii C. M. Williams said it was nothing of the kind. If they had shared the policy of others they would have reduced their numbers, and the building fund subscriptions would be less. Having regard to this, he appealed to members to do justice.—Professor Williams sup ported the motion and described the demands of the supporters of the amount us unreasonable.— Mr D C. Roberts said there was nothing unreason- able i" dividing the money according to the wav adopted in the case of the original sum. He asked them individually why they should divide this money in a different way. He took it that none of them wish- ed for the money simply becauielof that, but because of the expense gone into over the schoolf. Aber- ystwyth had expended 900 more than provided, whilst Aberayron, Cardigan, and Tregaron reached about X60 each. He trusted they would take a reasonable view and apportion it in the same way as hitherto.—A vote was taken find six voted for the amendment, included in the number being the Rev Thomas James.—Mrs Jones I am afraid you did not understand, Mr James.—The Rev Thomas James Oh, no; I think we had better keep to the old system (much laughter).—Five voted for the motion, and the amendment was therefore declared carried.—The Clerk will at once take steps to apportion the money. TRAVELLING TEACHERS. The Chairman referred to the question of ap- pointing travelling teachers and said that the sub- jects which hud occurred to his mind were cookery, laundry work for the girls, and manual work for the boys. The three schools concerned were Aber- ayron, Tregaron and Aberystwyth, Cardigan and Llandyssul sharing the services of the travelling teacher appointed by the counties of Pembroke and Carmarthen. He estimated that they would want £ 250 with which to pay the salaries of two teachers, and for £ 103 of this sum they might look to the Technical Instruction Committee of the County Council, the various schools paying for the materia and appliances.—Mr Peter Jones said that at Aber- ystwyth they were obliged to crowd out drawing, and the boys were given home lessons which took them two hours each evening. He feared that the work already taken in hand was ample, and favoured cooking legsons being taken in the Elementary Schools, leaving the question of travel- ling teachers in abeyance for a year or two.— The Rev Gwilym Evans said Aberayron's cookery kitchen awaited the teacher.—Mr C. M. Williams moved that it be referred to the Committee to make enqniries by the next meeting.—The Chair- man said that the matter was more urgent than some of the members thought, and they could not have cookery classes in connection with every Elementary School.— Mr J. Lloyd and Mr C. Jone3 supported the suggestion for having a teacher.—Mr Lloyd seconded the proposal of Mr C. M. Williams, which was agreed to. ABERYSTWYTH SCHOOL. A letter was read from Mr Sam Evans, clerk to the Aberystwyth Local Governing Body, enclosing a resolution passed by the members requesting that some modification of the scheme should be made converting the girls' department of the Aberyst- wyth School into a separate girls I school under a responsible head mistress, who woild receive the capitation grant for each girl pupil arranging for an exchange of teachers in the two schools, who would be under the control of the local Governors. -Atr Peter Jones, in moving the resolution, said that the system was found to act very well in Montgomeryshire. He added that there was a tendency at present to place women on an equal footing with men.—The Chairman Are we going to ask that this should apply to all schools in the county?—Mr D. C. Roberts Yes.—Mr Peter Jones If they don't want the power they need not exercise it.—The Chairman suggested that it be left to a small committee.—Mr Jones and Mr Roberts said that they were agreeable to that.— Prof. Williams moved that the matter be deferred until they had a more definite proposal before them.—The Rev. Gwilym Evans seconded.—ill" I). C Roberts: ft would be interesting to know what is the: defiuite information you require.— Professor Williams To point out clause by clause. —Mr D. C. Roberts We do so in this one.—Mr Peter Jones: You can get nothing more definite than tke proposal.-Rev. Gwilym Evans Does it mean a reduction in the salary of the Head Master ?—Mr Roberts I consider such a question an insult to the Local Governors.—Rev. Gwilym Evans The reason I asked the question was be- cause we have a voice'in the salary.—Mr Roberts So you have not it is fixed by the scheme —Rev. Thos James Aberystwyth people know what they want better than we do.—Mr C. M. Williams: The local managers have worked the School for two years and ought to know what they want. A vote was at length taken and the request of the Aberystwyth Governors was acceded to. EXCISF. CONTRIBUTIONS. The Clerk reported that a sum of £ 461 was in hand and he was instructed to apportion it amongst the schools.
. LLANIDLOES.
LLANIDLOES. FOREIGN ORDERS.—Mr David Rees of this town, chemist, who has the agency of Mr N. M. Zereendi, London, has been favoured with a good order for his celebrated Rheumatic Mixture for consignment to Athens the capital of Greece. This is the second order which Mr Rees has received for this Mixture from the same quarter where he is informed its use has been met with excellent results. SERVICE OF SONG AND ENTERTAINMENT.—At the Baptist Schoolroom on Monday evening a success- ful rendering of one of the pretty service of songs was given by the children attending the Band of Hope, assisted by some of the elder members of the Church. The attendance was largo, and the service was much enjoyed. The Rev J. Griffiths, pastor, conducted, and Mr S. P. Davies read the explanatory part of the service, while the Misses Jones, (Gorn View), accompanied. In the unfortunate absence of Mr J. Gimblett, Mr John Davies presided, and delivered a brief address. The usual votes ot thanks were passed at the close of the meeting, on the proposition of Mr H. Dulston, seconded by Mr C. E. Pryce, and subsequently an interesting presentation took place, the recipient being the pastor, who is shortly taking his departure from Llanidloes. The presentation took the form of a useful and nicely bound volume, "A Treatise on the preparation and delivery of Sermons," and was subscribed for entirely by the members of the Band of Hope over which Mr Griffiths presided for many years. The Chairman, Mr John Davies referred in glowing terms tu the good work Mr Griffiths had done among the children who wished to show in some way their appreciation of his services. Mr W. Williams and Mr S. P. Davies also spoke. Miss Louie Jones, accompanist of the Band of Hope, then made the presentation and the inscription on the front page of the volume was as follows :-Presented to the Rev John Griffiths on the occasion of his leaving Llanidloes by the children of the Band of Hope, February 6th, 1899. Mr Griffiths suitably thanked them for the kind- ness they had shown him and he would always remember them when he read the book.
MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY. HIGHAM, Berriew Street, Welshpool, is now showing the latest and best form of Acetylene cycle Lamp. [Advt. BAND OF IlopE.-There was a crowded attend- ance at the above Society's meeting on Friday. Alderman D. Pryce occupied the chair, and the following was the programme :—Address, Chair- man recitation, Hugh Powell; song, Miss Sallie Davies; dialogue, Four Boys; recitation, Miss E F Soley; reading, Mr S Davies; song, Miss Sallie Davies; address, Mr Berwick; dialogue," Saved," Misses M E James, E F Soley, L Lucas, K Powell, Messrs W J Jones, J Crowther, and H J Powell. ODDFELLOWSHIP.—The annual summoned meet- ing of the Ark of Friendship Lodge of Oddfellows was held on Monday evening. Mr E Pennie, N.G., presided, and the following officers were also present:—Mr S Davies, Trustee Mr L Barnaby, T.G.; Mr E Berwick, Assist. Sec.; Mr J Berwick, I I.G.; Mr'A Beedle, P.G.; Mr R Proctor, P.G. Mr B F Morgan, P.G. Mr L Griffiths, P.G. Mr T Stathan, P.G. Mr D Proctor, P.G.; Mr T Proctor, P.G.; &c. The auditors (Messrs T S Davies, W J Jones, and D Proctor) reported that they had examined the accounts and found them quite correct and the securities all in proper order. During the year the funda had increased from £ 6,042 10s to E6,253 5s, while the amount paid out in medical, sickness and funeral benefits was £ 362. A sum of £ 2,000 had with the sanction of the Directors of the Manchester Unity been appro- priated out of the £3,262 surplus funds possessed by the Lodge. The number of members had risen from 306 to 323 (adult branch), and 54 to 60 (juvenile! branch), an aggregate increase of 24.— The report was received and a hearty vote of thanks given to the auditors and to the secretary ^Mr J. E. Tomley).—With regaid to the appro- priation of surplus capital, the Secretary said that 109 members had chosen to reduce their con- tributions, 99 had preferred to have extra sick pay, and 27 decided upon increased funeral benefit.- The question of reducing the entrance fee was considered, but it was unanimously agreed to make no change. Medical certificates were read as to the state of helth of aged members receiving per- manent sick pay. The allowances of 4s 6d were all renewed, and 4s weekly was voted to a Bir- mingham member suffering from chronic disable- ment. The proposed Old Age Pensions Bill forwarded by Colonel Pryce-Jones, M.P., for the consideration of the Lodge was considered. The clause which allows r. pension to a man having up to £160, while it refuses one to a man earning only £ 14 a year by regular employment, was severalv commented on, and the complicated procedure suggested was also criticised.—A committee was appointed to consider the proposed Bill and report to the Lod.qe.—Thore was a large attendance, and the proceedings wore marked by much enthusiasm.
NEW MILLS.
NEW MILLS. FORESTERS' NEW COURT OPENED.—The opening of Court New Mills of the above Society was held on Monday w"<k. Before the opening there was a SI"1; '•ieon. provided by Mr Chas. Thomas, Doltr>. Cot tage, which was presided over by the Rev L W Davies, Rector of Manafon. supported by Mr A C W Williams, and Bros. Win. Ll. Powell, D.C.R., It James, S Powell, H Allen, W Bright, W Hamer, M Ely, Ed Hughes, and R Astley of New- town, also several of the intending members of the liew Court. After luncheon the Rev L W Williams spoke with some effect upon the good the Society had done in cases of sickness and death, and signi- fied his intention to join as an honorary member. Mr A E W Williams also intimated his willingness to become an honorary member. After the luncheon the members returned to the New Mills 1 mi, where the opening ceremony was performed by the District Chief Ranger, Bro. Win. Ll. Powell, Newtown, supported by the brothers before men- tioned. A good number were duly initiated, and there is every prospect of there being, a good very court. Selection of the new officers for the ensuing new year gave every satisfaction. Dr J Davies, New 31ills, was appointed medical officer, and Bro. Chas. Thamas, Doltrew Cottage, secretary.
THEj MONTGOMERYSHIRE CHARITIES.
THE MONTGOMERYSHIRE CHARITIES. OPENING INQUIRY. LLANWNOG.— THURSDAY. The inquiry into the parochial charities of gomeryshire was opened at Llanwnogon Thursday, by Mr T Marchant Wdliams, Assistant Charity Commissioner. There were present the Rev D Green, curate, representing the Rev D Parry, vicar, who was absent through illness, Messrs Richard Jones (County Councillor), Evan Jones (District Councillor), Richard Tilsley, and E J Wainwright (Parish Councillors), and John Kinsey, clerk to the Parish Council. The Commissioner said the last inquiry into the charities of Montgomeryshire was held about, 60 years ago. In the interval many charities had become lost absolutely to the poor and to the beneficiaries. The present inquiry had been instituted mainly at the instigation of the County Council with the object of placing on record all the charities existing at the present moment, and with the ultimate view of their being preserved. In Llanwnog parish there were not many charities recorded in the report of 1334. Some of the charities referred to that report had become irretrievably lost, among which were the charity of Morris Humphreys and the charity of Eleanor Morris. Humphreys left the interest, of X5 to be paid to the poor, and Eleanor Morris left £ 20 which was subsequently increased to 160. It was recorded that the principal of Richard Gittins's charity, amounting to £10, was paid to the pnrish officers and t,he bond was given out. No record, according to the Cleik, existed of this, and the Commissioner said his statement, was verified in a letter of Mr John Jones, churchwarden, written in 1856, which stated that the money was paid to the parish officers to relieve the ratepayers. Mr Richard Jones voltiiiteet-ed the statement that, the charity had been redeemed by an ancestor of Mr Morgan of Glanhagono The Commissioner said by this time the charity had become lost and was irrecoverable. Referring to the accounts of the Charities, the Commissioner said no accounts bad been seat up to the Charity Commission. The administrators of parochial charities should understand that the accounts should be sent up every year to the Charity Commissioners. If applied for, forms would be sent giving the necessary particulars. He had often thought that if the administrators of charities knew it was essential that they should send up accounts every year, many of the charities which had be- come lost, would still have been in existence. Administrators did not know that they were legally bonnd to send up a statement of accounts. No accounts were sent up in respect to Gittins's, Morris's and Humphreys's Charities. Details of the existing charities were then sup- plied by the Clerk. Hugh and Richard Baxter's better known as the Bwlch-yr-enwyn Charity, instituted in 1847, had a rent-charge on the Bwlch tenement of X8, the tenement containing altogether about 38 acres. The representatives of the late Colonel Farmer owned the farm, and the agsut, Mr Edward Davies, Bethel street, paid the Clerk, who said there was no difficulty about the payments. Anne Pritchard's Charity consisted of a rent charge of £1 on Draiuenddu, in the parish of Tref- eglwys, paid by the tenant Mrs Roberts. Payment was made regularly and properly.—In reply to the Commissioner, Mr Richard Jones said the rental of the farm was £ 60, and the acreage 81 acres.—The Commissioner said the farm appeared to be a good security for the payment of the Charity. According to the Clerk's book, the income of X9 was distributed every March. At the last distribu- tion L8 17s was distributed in saiis ranging from 28 to 5s to 67 deserving poor of the parish.—The Oommissioner inquired what became of the re- maining 3s.-The Clerk said it was paid to him by the administrators for expenses incurred in the distribution. He used to get 5s and he intended to "jack" it up (laugh be ri.- Ni- Richard Tilsley, one of the administrators, explaiued the method of distribution. At their invitation a few parishioners selected the names of the deserving poor not in receipt of out-relief.The Commissioner: Is any distinction made as to the sect of a recipient ?-iir Tilsley None whatever.—The Commissioner no- ticed that there were more men than women.—Mr Richard Jones said a good many wiclowt4 received parish relief.—The Commissioner congratulated the parish on the way in which the accounts were kept. It was satisfactory to find everything so clear and concise and he thought they were doing right. The Commissioner referred to the public quarries shown on the tithe map, and asked if any were used by the parishioners.— Mr Richard Jones said that to his knowledge they were not used at all.- Mr Evan Jones said he did not know of any quarries whish were used. When a question concerning any road came up before the District Council the Surveyor informed them that there was a quarry from which he took stone.—The Commissioner then gave the Clerk the numbers on the tithe map indicating the position of the quarries. The deeds of the Llauwuog National School were presented by the Rev D Green, and of Caersws British School by Mr Richard Jones. It was stated that there were no charities connected with any of the places of worship in the neighbourhood, there were no minister's houses, no bequests had been left to any of the chapels, and all the property was contained in the original site.—Mr Richard Jones mentioned that Mr Davies, of Llandinam, had pre- sented a site on which to erect a School- room in connection with the Methodist Chapel in the parish. The trustees had paid for the conveyancing. The Commissicner said. he should make a note of that. All churches, chapels, glebe lands and buildings within the original site were excluded from the inquiry, but any property lying outside the original site came within the scope of the inquiry. Difficulty was experienced in obtaining information concerning the charities connected with chapels and churches. People at first were reluctant to give it, but in time they came to see that their only protection was the in- quiry and the records which followed. He got to know of the Baptist Charities from the Wesleyans, the Wesleyans from the Independents, and the In- dependents from the Methodists and so on (laughter). He instanced the case of a deacon lending an apparently wealthy man £100, the amount of a charity, on a promissory note. The man afterwards became bankrupt. If the Com- missioners had got to know of the charity the proceeding would have been stopped and the money invested in reliable security. After paying a further compliment to the Clerk in regard to the keeping of the accounts the Commissioder closed the inquiry. TREFEGLWTS. — FRIDAY. The Commissioner sat at the Board School, Tref- eglwys, yesterday, and among those present were the Rev Evan Edwards, vicar, Messrs Richard Davies (chairman of the Parish Council), William Jones (clerk to the Parish Council), Nicholas Bennett, James Davies and Richard Davies (trustees of the charities) and William Savage. The first charity considered was Swancot's charity, founded by will on the 28th September, 1647. The endowment of the charity consists of a house and about seveu acres of land, known by the name of the Alms-house. It yields an annual rent of 19. The present tenant is Mr Evan Orrals. For five years he is allowed £1 a year for dilapida- tions, so the present income of the charity is ocly £ 8, paid in half-yearly instalments and distributed with the other charities among the poor. Hugh and Richard Baxter's charity consists of two rent charges of X4 each, one being on a farm called Maes-y-gwaelod the occupier of which is Mr Nicholas Bennett, and on another farm called Blind Hole the tenant of which was Mr John Evans. These two sums were paid regularly by Mr Bennett and Mr Evans to the Vicar and the two trustees appointed by the Parish Council to administer these and all the other parochial charities. The charities of Ann Bennett, Edward Bennett and lrs Pugh were now represented by the sum of £ 20 in the North and South Wales Bank, yielding an annual income of 8s. Richard Tilsley's charity had a rent charge on a farm called Bi'yndderwen, occupied by Mr J Griffiths, the owner being Mr Hamer, Tynyreithin, Newtown. The total amount of the income arising from the endowments of these charities was X16 13s. Half of this amount was distributed among the poor in December and the remaining half in March of each year. Last year there were 45 recipients of sums ranging from 8s to 2s. The Commissioner was asked as to the right of the administrators of the charity to distribute the income among the poor who were in receipt of parish rclief.-The Commissioner replied that the Charity Commissioners, generally, disapproved of the distribution of doles among the recipients of parish relief. Still, as the trustees were entitled under one of the wills relating to these charitie3 to distribute the money among the poor generally of the parish, no restrictions being imposed on the administrators the Commissioner did not think there would be any serious objectiou to the method now adopted by the trustees. He complimented them upon the way in which the accounts were kept. It was stated that the greatest care was shown in selecting the poorest and oldest parish- ioners as recipients for the doles.-Thei Cummis- sioners asked for particulars on the will of Mr Evan Woosnam who was said to have died about 23 years ago and left s bequest to the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. No one present was able to furnish the Commissioner with the particulars as to the amount of the bequest, cr as to its object. The Commissioner said he would be able to secure a copy I of the will and would make the necessary inquiries into the matter. Reference was made to the bequest to the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel ar Llawr'y'glyn and particulars were promised in regard to it. The Commissioner asked for the deed of the conveyance of the site of the Wesleyan minister's house, and he was referred to the Rev A C Pierce. All the charities existing in this parish are parochialand are carefully and welladministered In the course of time many have become lost beyond recovery.
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THE LONDON THEATRES. Any one going to London at present should not fail to see A Greek Slave" at Daly's Theatre. It is delightful musical comedy, not less attractive for its scenic beauty than for the charm of its music. The costumes are a triumph of art. The play itswlf is very funny and sends the audience into ecstasies of hilarity, but it is always maintained within the bounds of good taste and refinement. Mr Rutland Barringtoo as Marcus Pomponius, Prefect of Rome, is all that can be expected of him -which is saying a great deal—and his new topical song, "I want to be popular," is certain to be popular. Miss Letty Lind dances divinely and Msss Marie Tempest artid Miss Hilda Moody admir- ably suit their parts. Mr Huutly Wright, a whimsical comedian, has 'thoroughly established himself in public favour, and Mr Hayden Coffin, the Greek Slave, is admirable. The play is worthy of unstinted praise. At the Garrick Theatre the Three Musketeers" holds its own in popularity and is one of the best things in London. It is a rollicking play as any version of Dumas's novel is almost bound to be, and Air C Brooking, one of the Musketeers, does much to keep up the fun of the piece, and his companions, Athos (Mr Bassett Roe), Porihos (Mr Charles Goodhart), and Aramis (Mr Gerald Gur- ney) lend him able assistance. Miss Eva Moore as Gabrielle de Chaius, a Maid of Honour is delightful, and Cardinal Richelieu is capitally por- trayed by Mr John Beauchamp. The music, costumes, and staging are excellent. The Royal Carl Rosa Opeta Company which has had a successful season at the Lyceum has been acquired from his former partners by Dr F Osmond Carr, and will commence on Monday next the usual provincial tour at Cardiff.
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--+- NEWTOWN. FIRST AID AND SICK NURSING. The attention of our readers is drawn to an announcement in another column setting forth particulars of lectures to be delivered in the New Church Street Girls' School upon First Aid and Sick' Nursing." The lectures will be delivered by Miss Draper, M.N.H.S., and the first lecture will take place on Monday evening February 20th, at 7 30. THE WKDNESBORY CHARITY CUP.—The protest laid by Newtown against Wellington was con- sidered on Wednesday evening last, when Mr T. J. Pugh attended in support. The protest was sustained on the ground that E. Churm, the right full back of Wellington had played for the same Cup this season for Horsehay Albion against Dawley Town, and for the same team against St. George's United for the Caunock Foresters Cup, contrary to rule 5 of the Wednesbury Association. Evidence was given by Mr Oliphant, St. George's United, and the Executive ordered the match to be played at Newtown on or before the 25th iust. The draw for the next round resulted in Newtown being pitted against Wem or St. George's at Newtown on March 4th. R. W.W. FANCY DRESS DANCE.—A very successful Fancy Cinderella Dance was held at the Public Hall last (Friday) evening, when there was a good attendance, the costumes being artistic and pretty. Mr T F Benbow was the M.C., and the music was supplied by Mr Brown's band. The dance was held under the auspices of the Royal Welsh Warehouse Recreation Society. LAwx TENNIS CLUB.—The third annual invitation soiree was held at the Public Hall on Thursday evening, when there was a fair attendance. A programme of music was given by the following:— M as Gwen Phillips, Miss Hughes, Mr G. G. Tiow, Miss P'yce, Mr Morton Ware (recitation), Mr A. J. Gu-st, Mr J. C. T. Gittins, Mr A. S. Tetley, Mrs A. S. Tetley, Mr J. E. Morris (cornet solo), and Miss Morgan. Refreshments were afterwards par- taken of, the caterers being Messrs Williams, Kerry- road, followed by a dance, Mr Brown's Baud supplying the music. The duties of stewards were ably carried out by Messrs R. Rogers, F. R. Lloyd, A. E. Saunders, H. E. Moore, and C. E. Churchill (hon. sec.) VOLUNTEER NIGHT MARCH.—On Thursday night a very good muster of the "B" Company attended a march to Kerry at the invitation of Captain Wads- worth, the band and buglers being in attendance. At 7-30 the Company left the Armoury and marched in quick time, the band playing on the way. After surmounting the Vastre, Kerry was reached in good time, where refreshments were partaken of by the men, thanks to the generosity of Capt Wadsworth and Mr Woosnam. Before returning Col-Sergt J M Jones proposed the health of the Officers. This was seconded by Sergeant H H Evans and drunk enthusiastically, the health of the Colour-Sergeant being also well received. The return journey was completed by about 10-30, the men having thoroughly enjoyed the march.
SARON, LLANWDDYN.
SARON, LLANWDDYN. PLEASANT EVENING. The Congregational I Church at Saron had a very pleasant and enter- taining meeting on the 31st ult. The pastor, the Rev D. M. Harries, was announced to preach there. At the close of the service the rev gentleman was presented with zElO worth of books and a purse of gold. The books were handed over to Mr Harries bv the Chairman, Mr R. Hughes, and the purse of gold by Miss Roberts, Maesdyfnant. After A very stirring speech from) Mr Harries thanking them for such handsome presents a short programme was gone through consisting of sacred pieces of music and a poem composed and read by the Chairman for the occasion, and a very enjoyable evening was spent.
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ELfjESMERE. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of the Guardians was held on Tuesday. Present Mr Brownlow R. C. Tower (chairman) presiding; the Rev. S. T. W. Barker, the Rev. H. Moody, the Rev. W. C. E. Kynaston, Messrs H. D. Chapman, E. Peel, J. Hood, R. Butler, T. Emberton, O. J. Evans, T. Hayward, J. A. Mossford, S. J. Lewis, S. Adams, and J. Woodville; with Mr R. E. Lloyd (clerk).—The Relieving Officer (Mr Williams) stated that the woman who had looked after Fowles, the man who was found dead at Bangor-isy-coed, was not satisfied with a share of the amount of 5s. which the Guardians had resolved to give her. The others did not complain.—The Rev. H. Moody thought those who did not complain deserved more than those who did complain. He proposed that the woman should have 3s and the others 7s.—Mr Mossford said it was difficult to get anybody to do the work and proposed 5s each.-Mi- Emberton seconded, and this was agreed to.— Relieving Officer Williams stated that the man Fowles obtained 2s worth of groceries every week for six weeks from Mr Twist, grocer, Bangor-is-y-coed, without his authoriry, in hij name.—A letter was read from Mr Twist on the subject.—The Relieving Officer added that he sent for Fowles to the shop and he promised to pay the amount.—Mr Chapman said that as Mr Twist had previously supplied Fowles with groceries on the authority of the relieving officer, he might be justified in serving the man when lie came again. The question was whether it was right for the relieving officer to have left the money at the shop.—The Clerk said he could not do otherwise.—The Relieving Officer added that he paid and received the bill for the other lot. The Rev. H. Moody proposed that the Air bill be paid.—Mr Chapman said if he audited the accounts he would certainly not allow the payment.—The Rev. S. T. W. Barker did not think the Board was liable; and the Chairman said the Board would be surcharged if payment was inade.I,ir T Emberton proposed that the Board should not pay the bill.—Mr C Emberton seconded.—Mr Moody thought the shopkeeper was justified in supplying the goods having once had an order.—The Relieving Officer said that order was carried out and he had the bill for it.—It was then agreed that the Clerk should write to Mr Twist stating that the Board could not pay the bill.- Only Mr Mossford and Mr Moody voted agaiust this.—A communication from the Local Govern- ment Board approving of the fees to be paid to the vaccination officers was read.—The Local Govern- ment Board acknowledged receipt of the Guardians' letter relating to the arrangement under which Mr Williams and Mr Rutter acted as inspectors under the Infant Life Protection Act and having regard to the Guardians' opinion that the arrangement had worked satisfactorily they approved of the officers again acting in that capacity.—The Board discussed a letter from the Coroner and the jury's verdict regarding the dea; h of a man named Fowles, resid- iug at who was in receipt of relief. A report appears in another column. Replies to t the board's resolution relative to the sale of diiuk to children under 13, were received from Colonel Kenyon Slauey M.P., Mr Stanley Leighton, M.P., Mr Samuel Smith, M.P., and Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M.P.
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LLANIDLOES DISTRICT PLOUGHING MATCHES ASSOCIATION. The eighth annual matches of ploughing, hedging, ditching, etc., under the auspices of the Llanidloes J District Association were held at Llandinam on Wednesday. Notwithstanding the infavourable I weather which prevailed throughout the day there was a large attendance, and the success which attended the meeting may be gauged from the fact that the entries numbered 128, a record in the history of the Association. The Judges, whose awards met with general approval, were :—Plough- ing and hedging, Mr Francis, Royal Oak Hotel, Wel-ihpool, and Mr Abraham Woosnam, Brithdir, Tregynon; horses, Mr .T M Jones, Ma.thyrafal, Meifod, and Mr E Gethin, Rectory, Berriew shoe- ing, Mr Jones, Mathyrafal, Mr Gethin, Berriew, and Mr J E Mills, V.S., Caersws. The onerous and responsible secretarial duties were admirably carried out by Mr R B S Hamer, Llandinam Hall, and valuable assistance was also rendered by a hard- working commit tee who, under the superintendence of the Chairman (Mr Francis G Jones) carried out the arrangements in a most satisfactory manner. HORSES. Class 6, for the best pair of horses ploughing on the field, was a very good ciass and some very powerful and valuable animals were exhibited. The first and second prize winners, belonging to Mr T E Kinsey, Maesmawr, were fine specimens, being very high tiiidfiefivy. The Judges found consider- able difficulty in selecting the best in Class 7 for the champion brood mare, the prize given being a silver cup. The horses shown were perfectly sound and there were nt) side-bones in any of them. Eventually the prize was awarded Mr R Davies, Bodaioch Hall, Trefeglwys. Again in Classs 8 there was an excellent lot of brood mares shown, and the Judges had such difficulty in deciding be- tween the first three that a, third party had to be I called in. The mare which carried off the first prize belonged to Air Evan Reynolds, Weeg, Llan- wnog, while Mr J H Edwards, Talgarth, took the second. The first prize winner was a very valuable mare and a credit to any couuty. She excelled in bone, beautiful feather, and excellent feet. Class 9, best agt-icuitaral colt or filly foaled in 1897, was a very good class, and the filly which won, belonging to Mr f), T. Evans, Penrhyddlan, Llandinam, would have done credit to larger shows. There were some good colts and fillies shown in the next class, which was for the best colt or filly foaled in 1898. There were a few too straight in their pasterns owing to giving them too much corn and not allowing them to run out. The animal belonging to Mr E P. Davies, Red House, carried off premier honours. In the shoeing competition—which, by the way, is a popular in- novation of this year's show—there was a I irge number of entries, but the fault was universal. The competitors pared away the frog too much. Rasping the wall of the hoof was also noticeable, and in the opinion of one of the Judges (Mr Mills) was injurious. The covering was to protect the hoof from moisture, and by rasping that away they did away with one of the safeguards of nature. Mr John Williams, Bradnant, Llanidloes, carried off the laurels in the champion ploughing class, and for this part the Judges had nothing but praise, the work done by the competitors, with one or two exceptions, being a marked improvement upon previous years. The following is a complete list of the awards PLOUGHING. Class 1, Champion prize for the best ploughman in the district, 1 John Williams, Bradnant, Llan- idloes; 2 Edward Beedle, Morfodion, Llanidloes. Class 2, to all bona fide workers on farms above 20 years of age, 1 Edward Haynes, Maesmawr, Llan- dinam; 2 Griffith Evans, Croeslyn, Llanidloes; 3 Joseph Richards, Rhiw, Dolwen; 4 Joseph Mere- dith, Penrhyddlan, Llandinam; 5 Richard Jones, Redhouse, Dolwen 6 George Humphreys, Gwern- erin, Llaudinam. Class 3, to bona fide workers on farms under 20 years of age, 1 Thomas Griffiths, Hornby, Llaudinam; 2 M. H. Evans, Cilgwyn, Llangnrig 3 Roger Davies, Croeslyn, Llanidloes 4 John Mills, Maesmawr, Llandinam 5 John Jenkins, Pencastle, Llanidloes; 6 Edward Griffiths, Walkmill, Llandinam. HEDGING AND DITCHING. Class 4, open to all bona fide workers on farms above 21 years of age, 1 Evan Owen, Gwastodcoed, Llandinam; 2 Thomas Jones, Glynfach, Llan. dinam; 3 Edward Foulkes, Coedcorddan, Llan- wnog, and Arthur Davies, Brynhelig, Llandinam (equal); 4 Richard Benbow, Henfryu, Llanwnog; 5 R Manuel, Rallt, Dolsven. Class 5, ditto under 21 years of age, 1 John Hamer, Pantpoeth, Llan- dinam 2 Edward Jones, Gwernerin, Llandinam; 3 Edward Owen, Esgair, Llandinam; 4 Thomas Williams, Rhiwbrougelly, Llanidloes. HORSES. Class 6, for the best pair of horses ploughing in the fields, 1 and 2 T E Kinsey, Maesmawr, Llan- diuam; 3 Mrs Phillips, Carnedd, Llandinam. Class 7, champion brood mare, prize, a silver cup value 5 guineas (to be won three years consecutively before becoming the property of competitors), 1 Richard Davies, Bodaioch Hall, Trefeglwys r Evan Reynolds, Weeg, Llanwnog. Class 8, for the best brood mare for agricultural purposes, 1 Evan Reynolds, Weeg, Llanwnog; 2J H Edwards, Tal- garth, Trefeglwys; 3 Edward J Watkin, Henfryn, Llanwnog; 4 Robert More, Tynymaen, Llandinam. Class 9, for the best agricultura! colt or filly foaled in 1897, 1 David T Evans, Penrhyddlan, Llan- dinam; 2 E P Davies, Red House, Llandinam 3 Evan Chapman, Morfodion, Llanidloes. Class 10, for the best agricultural colt or filly foaled in 1898, 1 E P Davies, Red House, Llandinam; 2 John and Richard Phillips, Llwynybrain, Llanwnog. SHOEING. Class 11, for the best Working Smith, 1 Richard Morris, Smithfield Street, Llanidloes; 2 Stephen Morris, Smitnfield Street, Llanidloes; r Edwin J. Wainwright, Llanwnog. SPECIAL PRIZES. Class 12, for the best pair of horses, the bona- fide property of a farmer residing within the district, open to previous prize winner, 1 T. E. Kinsey, Maesmawr, Llandinam r David T. Evans, Penrhyddlan, Llandiuam. Class 13, te the best Ploughman using a Corbett's plough, (prize given by Messrs Davies and Davies, Llanidloes), 1 Griffith Evans, Croeslyn, Llanidloes. EXTRA PRIZE. To the oldest competitor, R. Manuel, Rallt, Dolwen, Llanidloes. Among those who contributed to the piize list were Mr A C Humphreys-Owen, M.P., Mr Edward Hamer, Llanidloes, Mr L P Marshall, Auctioneer, Llanidloes, Messrs|Davies and Davies, Buwford Bros, and E Williams and Coy., Llanidloes Mr C W Norton, Newtown Mr D Kinsey, Draper, Llanidloes Mr David Joues and Coy., Shop-yr-oen, Llanidloes and Mr J Jones, Crown and Anchor, Llanidloes. The President of the Association for the year 1899 is Mr David Davies, Plasdinam, Llandinam. The Stewards were Messrs D Lloyd, Gorn; E Hughes, Tynyrwtra; E Kinsey, Red house 0 LI Jarman, Glangwden Joues, Church House Meddins, Cwmllwydin Watkins, Perth; Beedle, Delfarch; Edwaids, Glan- dulas; E J Watkin, Henfryn; E Jones, Henblas J Baxter Owen, Glandulas; T E Kinsey, Maesmawr; C Evans, Ffinnant; Chapman, Moifodion; Phillips, Llwynybrain D T Evans, Penrhyddlan; C Davies. Dolhafren E Savage, Glanfeiniou L P Marshall, Llanidloes J R Prvse, Pantdrain; R Davies, Bodaioch Ilall R Jones, Pertheirion. THE DINNER." At the close of the judging a capital dinner was served at the Lion Hotel, to which ample justice was done by a company numbering close upon sixty. Mr Francis G Jones, Maesmawr, presided, and the vice chair was occupied by Mr Richard Davies, Bodaioch. Amongst those present were Messrs Francis, Roval Oak Hotel. Welshpool: J M Jones, Alatliyrafal E Gethin, Berriew Abraham Woosnam, Tregynon 'J E Mills, V.S., Caersws C M Kershaw, A Marsden, W G Cottle. C W Norton, Newtown J Miller, Court, Abermule D Davies, Doihafnm C Shuker, Welshpool E J Watkin, Henfryn E Savage, Glanfeiniou: E P Davies, Red House R Savage, Penyborfa Daniel Davies, L P Marshall, Cllfis Roberts, Llan- idloes; Evan Jones, Ileublas; W Proudfoot, Kerry: T E Ki-isey, Maesmawr; J Philipps, Llwynybrain E R Hughes, Taurallt T Jones, Brynllwyarch. Abermule John Pryce, Ilighgate Evans, Gelly- dowill; D K Tiiouias, Caersws; J Hamer, Bwlch D Evans, Penrhuddlan J Edwards, Talgarth Tom Pryse, Pantdrain E W Mills, Post Office, Llangurig; Geo Phillips, lato Unicorn, Caersws Evans, Castleydail, &c.—The usual loyal toasts of "The Queen," and "The Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family" having been duly honoured, Mr William Proudfoot (Kerry) proposed Snccess to the Llanidloes District Ploughing Matches Association." He said he was very pleased to come amongst thorn that day after an absence of five years as it recalled LC his mind pleasant memories of the origin of the Association. He was one of the few who had formed the Association, and it was, very gratifying to him to find that it; had grown and improved as it had (cheers). If they compared the work now with what it was five years ago, it more than justified their expectations, and he took it, it would have been a great loss to the district if the Association had not been started. He bad started a similar Association lower down the Severn, not in any spirit of rivalry, but with a view if possible of emulating them. There was nothing like a spirit of emulation, and if the new Association could equal what the Llanidloes District Association had done that day they would feel proud (loud cheers). There was plenty of room in the county for both and he hoped the result would be be beneficial. In conclusion he wished the Association every success, and as time went wou!d with continued support increase in prosperity (app'ause). The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm the Vice-Chairman (Mr Richard Davies) suitably responded. The Association he said had done a large amount of good to the district, and he trusted it, would continue to go on with the same harniony 1 and success as it had done from the commence- ment (cheers). Sotiz, Four fingers and a thumb," Mr J. Miller (The Court). Mr Richard Griffiths (Ffinnant) then proposed the health of The Judges." He had not heard a murmur of com- plaint—although there mostly was—of the way the Judges had performed their duties. There was no doubt as to their abilities, and he believed they understood their work thoroughly well (cheers). The toast was received with musical honours. Mr J M Jones (Mathyrafal) first replied. It was a pleasure to him to know that he had given satis- faction. He had never examined such a lot of sound horses at any place, in fact there was no sidebones iu any of the classes. There could not be a better point. They all knew it was their greatest draw- back when selling them. They were a pattern to the County, and it was a pity others did not copy them sooner. It would be of benefit in the country if they had more such societies. As Mr Davies had said it benefited the workman (cheers). They should try to keep their best men instead of allowing them to go to the towns (hear, hear). There was none more worthy of encouragement and notice than the agricultural labourer, and the time would come when they would have to pay them the same as first-class foremen employed in shops (applause). Mr Edward Gethin (Berriew) then responded, and commented on the excellent class of brood mares.—Mr Francis (Welshpool), in re- sponding, referred to the great strides made in that and other districts by the holding of such shows. For the ploughiug and hedging he had nothing but praise, the competitors with one or two exceptions having done their work exceedingly well. Still there was room for improvement in some of the best classes. Such competitions in his opinion were of great encouragement to agricultural labourers, and for the small amount of money that it oost in subscriptions it was very well laid out. There was no doubt the agricultural labourers required a little encouragement and assistance (hear, hear). They were certainly labouring under many disadvantages compared with their fellow- men in the towns (cheers). Turning to the com- petition in the hedging and ditching, the speaker said the work done, especially in the older class, was exceedingly good, and they (the Judges) found great difficulty in determining who should take the prize. In some of the fences there was seareelf a live stick, and it was very difficult to make them look as they ought to. In regard to the ditching there was some improvement required. He did not behevo in having the ditches cut too much undpr, and pointed out that if this was done in case of frost the ditches fell down (cheers).—Song, Mr George Phillips.—Mr Clement W. Norton then proposed" The Successful Competitors," and coupled with it the name of Mr Richard Davies, Bodaioch, winner of the silver cup. He had remarked more than once that their Association was not oniy a credit to the district but to the County, and he said it again. It had been said that if they went lo wer down the county they would find they had a lot to learn (No, no). He would differ with those gentle- men who lived down below and say they could come up there and learn a lot (laughter and cheers). > Theirs was one of the most enterprising societies that it had been his lot and pleasure to support, and he hoped that the unsuccessful competitors would try again and their turn would surely come.- The toast was well received, and Mr R. Davies re- sponded. He was glad to find their Association in such continued prosperity and attributed this to the going hand-in-hand of everyone concerned. Their little Association had induced others to follow, and he was glad to think that there was one trying to imitate it down below (hear, hear and cheers and cries of Abermule.) He congratulated them upon their move and he hoped the first show would be a success (applause.) Duet Larboard Watch," Messrs Evans, Castleydial, and E. Jones, Hop- brook. Mr J. E. Mills, Caersws, responded to the toast and dwelt at c msiderable length upon the injury done to h. rses by the too freely used knife on the frog and in the wall of the hoof. He also strongly condemned rasping, as sometimes mois- ture set in and rotted the hoof. Mr C. M. Kershaw next proposed the toast of The Officials" and referred in glowing terms of the satisfactory way in which Mr Francis G. Jones, the secretary, and others connected with the Society had performed their duties. The Chairman replied on behalf of the Executive of the Llanidloes District Ploughing Matches Association. The speaker after com- menting on the success of the Society said they had tried to extend it, and to embrace more of the work that attached to agri- culture in the neighb mrhood, and by that day the entries had reached the splendid total of 128 (loud cheers). He thought that was a record in the history of the Association, but he hoped next year it would be broken. He was very pleased to think that they had the cordial support and co-operation of gentlemen outside the district in their work, and he thought they could do nothing less than return to them their sincere thanks for assisting them in their endeavours to improve their position as agriculturists (applause). It had been referred to that night that their example had been followed lower down in the coutity-they had a far more pretentious title and he supposed they would ultimately excel them—but he thought they could venture to wait a short time before they equalled them (laughter and cheers).Ilr R B Hamer (the Secretary) also acknowledged the compliment and said that whatever he had done was done willingly. All he hoped was that he had given satisfaction (loud cheers).—The "Host and Hostess" having been proposed from the chair and responded to by Mr Rees, the proceedings terminated.
THE ORDER OF DRUIDS.
THE ORDER OF DRUIDS. Tha annual meeting of the Oswestry Equalised District Order of Druids Friendly Society was held at the Lion Hotel, Llanymynech, on Thursday. Mr John Davies, D.G.M., presided, and Mr D Philip Jones, D.D.G.M., was vice-chairman, and the fol- lowing gentlemen attended as delegates from their respective Lodges :—Messrs R H Mason and A E Jones, Oswestry; T A Basnett and T S Pryce, Welshpool; S Oliver, Forden Jas Rogers and W Llewelyn Davies, Macbynllcth; John Pugh, Llany- myziech G H Ellison and II Fisher, Newtown C Breeze, Dolgelley; Ed Parry, Abermule; John Matthews, Guilsneld; and E E Jones, Castle Caereinion. Messrs J Wilkinson (treasurer), E Morgan Jones (D.C.S.), aud John C Rodway (auditor) were also in attendance. The roll of delegates having been called the D.G.M. delivered a short address and declared the meeting opeued. The minutes of the previous meetings having been confirmed, Mr Rodway read the financial statement from which it appeared that there were ten lodges in the district, being an increase of one on the year. There were 1,533 members, being an in- crease of 150, and the total funds amounted to X7,395 5s 10d, being an increase ofE475 3s lUd 2 during the year (cheers). They had paid £ 1,081 16s on account of sickness, and L217 on the death of members and members' wives. The capital of the Society was invested on various mortgages of freehold property, and was yielding a fair interest. He afterwards spoke in eulogistic terms of the a(fnrnJ.p fino npnt, mannor ill \\th ;('1. th {O}'r-,t 'u";f""11 .w.. "L.I 'v. 'I,.L4.& ltA>l ? duties were performed, and said it was a. source of pleasure to him as an auditor to discharge his duties, when he found everything kept, so efficiently (cheers).—On the motion of Mr J Pugh, seconded by Mr A E Jones, the balance sheet and auditors' report were unanimously adopted. It was decided to include the balance siieets of the juvenile branches, in the annual pi-iiired re- port of the district. A committee was appointed to prepare new district rules embody ing the alterations made in the Constitutional rules at the A.M.D. held at Derby last year. The -Old Age Pension Bills were referred to a Com- mittee to report thereon. Mr R H Mason, and Mr E Morgan Jones, were unanimously appointed delegates to represent the district at the next A.M.D. to be held at Newcastio-on-Tyne, in Whit week. Mr D Phillip Jones, Loyal Owen Glandwr P Lodge, Machynlleth, wu3 unanimously elected f D.G.M., aud Mr Johu Pugh, Verniew Lodge, Llan- ymynech, D.D.G.M. for the ensuing year. It was t resolved to hold the next half-yearly meeting 3 in August, at Machynlleth. On the motion of I Mr R H Mason seconded by Mr E Parry, the retir- J ing D.G.M. (Mr John Davies) was presented with a ) massive silver double albert chain and a Druid's ) medallion, bearing the following inscription I Oswestry Equalised District Order of Druids. i Presented to Bro. John Davies, D.G.M. 1898-9." and Mr Davies suitably acknowledge the same. After t finishing the business the company sat down to a capital dinner, and the catering reflected the greatest credit on the respected hostess (Mrs Roberts).
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PREACHERS FOR TO-MORROW. -NUTE.-luformatiou for this list is invited. It is supplied in every case when it is communicated to us. ABERYSTWYTH.—S.S. Michael's and All Angels Parish Church, 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. St. Mary's (Welsh), 10 a.m., and 6p.m. Holy Trinity Church, near Railway Station, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Presby- Leriari Church, Bath street, 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. Welsh Baptist Church, 9.30 a.m., and 6 p.m., Rev J A Iloi-ris, D.D. NEWTOWN.—Llanllwchaiarn, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All Saints, 11 am. and 6.30 p.m. English Calvia. istic Methodist, Crescent, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Primitive Methodist, Park Street, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev E Newsome. English Congregational 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev Thomas Rowlands. Wes- leyan, 10.30 a.m., and 6 p.m., Rev J. Davies. MONTGOMERY.—St Nicholas, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev Ernest W. Brown. Presbyterian, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wesleyaa, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev J Goodrich Oats. BERRIEW.—Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 (Welsh) and 6.30 p.m., Rev John Davies. Revel, Rev John Joues, Oswestry. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Mr J P Jones. Providence. 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Mr W Newman James. WELSH POO L.- Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m., Mr Johmson; 6.30 p.m., Mr R Powell. Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Rev Richard Owen, Welshpool. Congregational Church, 11 a.m. and 6-30 p.m., Rev D. B. Evans. Baptist, Rev T. Rowson. Primitive Methodist, 11 a.m., and 6-30 p.m., Mr D J Jones, Welshpool. Welsh Independent, High Street, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 and 6.30 p.m., Rev D. Morgan. OSWESTRY.—St Oswald's, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Holy Trinity, 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. The School Chapel, Upper Brook Street, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev C G Lowe. English Baptist, Salop road, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Presbyterian, Oswald road, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev T G Owen, Liver- pool. Seion Chapel, 10.30 a m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev David Pierce, Salem. Wesleyan Methodist, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Hermon Chapel, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Christ Church, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.
VOLUNTEER ORDERS.
VOLUNTEER ORDERS. 2ND V.B. THE KING'S (SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY). F (OSWESTRY) COMPANY. 1—Recruits' drill will take place in the Powis Hall every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, aud Friday at 7.30 p.m. 2—Members wishing to resign will be good enough to do so not later than the 14th inst. The Armoury will be open each evening from 8-30 to 9 till that date for receiving instructions. CHARLES H. BULL, Captain Commanding. Oswestry, 7th Feb., 1899.
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-+- PERSONAL. The Rev Chancellor Silvan Evans has appointed the Rev B. Jones-Evans, B.A., St. John's College, Oxford, to be his curate. Mr Jones-Evans enters on his duties in April. Sir Powlett Milbank, Bart., M.P., has consented to preside at the 184th Anniversary Dinner of the Most Honourable and Loyal Society of Ancient Britons on St. David's Day, March 1st., which will take place at the Holborn Restaurant at 7 p.m.
HUNTING APPOINTMENT.
HUNTING APPOINTMENT. TANAT SIDE HARRIERS WILL MEET ON Friday, Feb. 17th Llandrinio GLANYRAFON HARRIERS WILL MEET Saturday, Feb. 11th Sarn Monday, Feb. 13th Kerry At 10-30. Wednesday, Feb. 15t.h Ilighgate At 10. 0 FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Announced in our Advertising Columns. FEBRUARY. 14 Sale of Out-door Effects at Bodtalog, Towyn, by Messrs R. Gillart and Sons, 14 Sale of Farming Stock at Moeliwrch, Llansilin, by Messrs Whitfield and Son, 14 Annual Hunt Dinner at the Lion Hotel, Llan. ymynech, 15 Montgomeryshire Winter Assizes at Town Hall, Welshpool, 16 Fourth Gilchrist Lecture by Dr. R. D. Roberts, at the Victoria Hall, Newtown, 17 The Central Montgomeryshire Agricultural Association First Annual Ploughing and Hedg- ing Matches and Horse Show at Abermule, 20 Lectures on First Aid and Sick Nursing at the Girls' Board School, New Church Street, Newtown, 22 Important Sale of Leasehold Residence by Mr J. E. James at the Lion Royal Hotel, Aberyst- wyth, 123 Concert, at the Union, Caersws, 23 Sale of Growing Timber at the Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, by Messrs Morris, Marshall &, Poole. MARCH. 1 Important Sale of Leasehold Property by Mr R. K. Jenkins at the Talbot Hotel, Aberystwyth, 2 Llanidloes Horse Fair, 6 Sale of Small Freehold Estate at the Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, by Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole, 8, 9, 10 and 15, 16 and 17, Frank Lloyd's Great Horse Sales at Wrexham. APRIL. 4 Entertainment at Berriew School. J IN F. 23 Powis Provincial Eisteddfod at Llanfyllin. AUGUST. 3 Grand Bazaar at Garth in aid of new School at Maesmawr. 24 Carno Agricultural and Horticultural Show, 31 Montgomery and District Horticultural Show. SEPTEMBER. 14 Welshpool Sli *,re and Hackney Horse Show.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES DEATHS DEATHS. LEW IS.—On February 10th, at Oak Shop, Llano dys-ii, Alice Jalte, wife of Edward Lewis, aged 40. Printed and published by SAMUEL SALTER and DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing Office, 21, Berriew Street, Welshpool, in the County of Montgomery. Also published by J. DENLEY SPENCER, at their Branch Office, Chalybeate St., Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan.— February 11, 1899.