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TREGYNON. PARISH COUN('IL.- A meeting of the Parish Council took place at the Schoolroom on Monday et,ecir:g. U'lie Cferk i-eid a communication received from the PI>stniaster at Newtown re ative to the application for a pillar box to be placed at Gerizim, stating that the matter should receive their con- sideration. The Chairman and Clerk were appointed to attend the iuquiry into the charities. Ten paro- cliialectistables were elected. The Council fixed the date for holding the aunual assembly of the Parish Meeting for the 4th of March, immediately after the election of Parish Councillors. The time fixed for the meeting for the election of Parish Councillors to be seven o'clock. It was resolved, that in accordance with the suggestions of the Assistant Charity Commissioner, ttiat the manner of publishing the beneficiaries of doles should be confined to a list being supplied to the Chairman of the parish meeting, aud another to the Chairman of the Parish Council.

CHURtJHSrOKE. LECTURES.—The lat of a series of three interest- ing lectures was given iu the Schoolroom on Thurs- day week by Mr Hughes, F.R.C.V.S., who dealt in an able manner with the breeding and management of farm stock. The average attendance at the lectures was about sixty. ODDFELLOWS' M EETING.—The annual meeting of the Friend in Need" Lodge was held on Tuesday, Mr F. Robinson presiding. The Auditors' repor-t was adopted, the statement of accounts showing a saving of £151 on the year's working. The Lodge now numbers 207 adult, and 32 juvenile members.

PENEGOES. LTXTURE.— On Monday evening Major Bonsall, Gaiityllan, presided over a meeting held in the Schoolroom at which there was a good attendance. Mr Parry, of the Aberystwyth College, delivered the first of a series of lectures on agriculture.

The action taken by the British authorities at Muscat resulted in the withdrawal of the grant of a coaling station to the French. The Sultan of Oman proved unexpectedly firm, and the British ships cleared for action before the town ere he would consent to the withdrawal. Telegrams from Mauila gi'e an account of a co"" flagraiion there which appears to have b?en caused by the Filipinos in pursuance of a threat to burn the city. Fires broke out in different qaarters. and the firemen and solaiers were seriously hin ered by natives iu dealing with them Moreover, shotc were tired at the Americans from the win lows and roofs of houses. Many natives were kit.ed, and the Americans also suffered some shg t oss, ln con- sequence of he fires General Otis has takeu strong ives. measures against the ua»yeS-

WELSHPOOL. THE ATTRIBUTES OF A GOOD CHARACTER. At the monthly meeting of the Men's Class, held in the Church H >use, Welshpool, Mr C. Shaker gave the ollowiug ailress I wish to maki a few remarks this afternoon on some of those qualities in individuals which make np what wecaii a g >od character, and in doing s i L hope to bring before year notice initr.ers of daily life and habit which, if carefully practised, will make our lives happier and pleasanter to ourselves and more agreeable to all we come m contact with. Every person should aim at the possession of a g Jod character as one of the highest objects in life. Truthfulness, integrity, and goodness are its essential qualities, and UIl. assisted by wealth or station, but, simply to the possession of these attributes many men, whom England will ever honour, have gained their power over their fellow men either as statesmen educa- tionalists or warriors. We are often told that! knowledge is power" quite true, but character on.ti- "reater power. Knowledge, without the con.rmlmg influence of religion and morality is o ten a positive evil. How necessary is it, tiiere- lore that reUgious prinoiplas and good behavioor snould be taught in our schools, both week day as well aq Sunday. Take every opportunity of im proving your knowledge, either by means of b >oks oi' by observation, or from other people. Do not waste valuable time in strolling the streets or sitting in public houses. Let ne,e habits of cleanliness, method of panctuality — combined with the constant acquirement of useful knowledge and partaking of healthv exercise—be steadily persevered in. and there will result Sound mind in a sound body/' and your skill" R„ j vaiuo as a workman will be greatly eniianced T len ry always to be as cheerful as possible—look at the bright side of things. Remember ttiat a con- tented mmd lightens many a labour, many a s ,rrow. And here I must remark that the character o? a man will depend very largely upon his manner of iitrt when a child, upon his home life most of all Upon his instruction and upon his comoinions We w°rds>" The child is'the father of the m*n The homely parase, As the twig is bent so is the tree inclined," is only another form of the same truth. The mind of the child is very Jastic directum it3-aU'! aCff°!33-are GaS'ly *uided the su7h J Ql Hjwl«P^ant then is it that tionsT'ui^3' L'"1 habibS' aud g°od as(l,'l'a cer.i 0 lbeaCqUirel ia *onth vvill almost certainly remam controlling influences throughout and u r*m.uP a chl!t' i'l the way be should go, Inn aheu13 .oldhe wi!1 "ufc derart from h." again, habit or custom is said to be second natnre, and our lifn is snoken of as a bundle of i s. AH these homely truths reiterate the same esson, viz., the all importance of correct early aining; and I spaak of them now so strongly ecause [ know many of you have children of your own, aud others have brothers and sisters ?',e c^ai*ilctera you will most certainly ssist in moulding, either for good or evil. It has sen said that of late years children as a rule are not so well behaved as they were 30 or 40years ago t ey especially do not show that due respect and deferec.c to their that they were accustomed f 11 ° • are allowed much more freedom in ? owlnsC their own inclinations, and play about the streets in the day time when they should be in SChool, and at night when they should be in bed. leii iU'ie behaviour and bad language combined make them an annoyance. I hope to be excused if press this matter further and say that if everyone ere present will make it a practice when they hear any child or youth using bad language to rebuke him at tne moment for his conduct, this would be tne surest means and a very effective one indeed of banishing bad language. All of you may not be aware that any person using bad language in st public place is liable to be fined, but nevertheless I believe the plan I have referred to would be far more effective than putting the law in motion, akmg the name of God in vain—blaspheming or Maker-this is the worst of all forms of disrespect. Many men get so accustomed to this, that they actually do not know, or do not think when they practice it. By this vile habit they inflict much pain upon those whose who them, they caus" others especially the young, to follow their evil example, and worst of all, they grievously offend mighty God. Be scrupulously exact in your words so far asyour knowledge goes. Never speak Untruly even in jest. Dare to be true, nothing can need a lie. A fault which needs it most grows two thereby." An untruthful person and a thief 7eX° 7 alliisd' mo,'e closely tha« manv people think; the one is dishoue.st in words, the other in actions. Beware of the first sinful act. GodTlw? to rnqre apPreciat0 the fact that God al ways see what we do. We want more of not not f b°7' Wll° Wh<3a asked why he did replied" YT?,PPle8' f°r nobod' WM to see- w„ th' J there were two persons there. I was there to see myself, and I do not intend ever thei^Tt^^k d° a dl8honest fchin« 5 and God was book of l^ "e%lr8COr.d °f m-v wicked acfc my enrlna J evidences of character I have endeavoured to enforce on this occasion have been to 1 '°J6 t'ie body aac^ the mind, and refer howUr °,° uct ea°h other. We mast not forget however that, there are also those higher qualities etfirnoi i 6ar!; and sou' which are necessary to snro I. i laPPlness- Good works alone will not en- to Dle^/a^°j'»°r withoafc Faith it is impossible1 Withon G? bUt °n the °ther hand> in onr wo,\ 18 dead." Let us in our words aud measure "J"/ ^ndeav°ur to imitate in some came to K 6 °Qr Lord on earth> who partly strength f ^i" examP,e to us of a godly life. The strength and power of a nation depends upon the empliliert °- KS C1/1Z0QS—and character is best ex- b 'haviour lon°urable dealing, gentlemanly has been ™i&A trt,B manliness. I trust enough able bv tu ° si>0vv this ia as easily attain- Purchased or in?0^^ bV the rich~ifc ctlnUot be a", and a< 1 "hented—it is within the reach of foiiml Q«,°rne ^s brightest exponents have been ongst the lowliest born in our land. PR,_ T0WN COUNCIL.—THURSDAY. E HoweM* 6* 1Ia^or (Mr D Jones), Aldermen C T Pu<rh w w ^■orr's> W A Rogers, Councillors C S "Prv » pmphreys. T Simpson Jones, C Shuker, Griffith C6. y^aisley, J Pryca Jones, and T E MaratinV ?°Wn Clerk (Mr E Jones). Dr P and Mr T 'Ca Mr G Snook (surveyor), Basnett (collector). Mr C. EiERlEALnH °F TH.E BOROUGH. Committee reaHM? 9,8 chairrnan of the Sanitary officer of h Z f reP°rt °f Dr mei.cal O.ntlea.,5. I bU I PMt *«"• 03 r'"l"'rl reapBctia,, th« h.?L S'"U °f the Borough of W an(i sanitary condition 104 ^'P~!«»ringthey«rl898 recorded in the nmt 818tered, and 138 births the natural increase of th* V° monolia> thus making 70 in 1897 S 57 i0^pulatioD34-asa^i»^ 66 v,;re lfe7 il782%r Of 138 being 21 2 per 1 000 f female, the birth rate against 24 3 in 1897 population, as succumbed before 9 1U 1896" 29 months, of which aminS the age of twelve Complaints and convulHTons a"r|bu.ted to intestinal infantile rrortalbv T • hl8 18 wlthout doubt }'C°0 born, to 2* & rate of 2042 P«r ^,rn' 204 die before reachin ,°Ut °f 1'°°° iufaats iese hgares show unden'"nl ag° of °ne year. « the iafaut death rate IT 7 rnarked increase years, and cannot soleW ^°mPared with former epidemic disease or 8everitv af0Ut,fced ^r bv infant mortality, which of weather. This general, social aud 8a a° unerring test of the munity, is far too high anrt°r°K 10° of the com- among the many causes which 1 n° d°ub' that life, are improper and insuffic; > H t0 loss of infant meat, through maternal ignora' d,tn'8mana"e" debility, disease and "dissipat' 6arly marriages, maternal neglect, aud the uae'of"1 -°^ Parents, in the form of patent med^ine?' *7^] reeding is very prevalent amona- the Hand and the food given to infants and y^um/o?^?0"' is often in hot we-ither io inc.in;p„f S children mentation, sometimes pat int0 dirt or \»r- and possibly acted on by the close air of small' ventilated rooms, or the foal ai, from aomo o"-vi lns.tiU a: > con.Ution I a n .stronwlr f A1 which I have expressed on orcvinn'^ ° • 0t"ul0tl> i previous occasions thnr it mothers amoug the poorer and labouring chisseV exercised better care in feeding «,i h young children entrusted to them luirsin^ (,he Would be mu,h diminished. i S 6 'nortahty alnK it some « 1.I11- i.nstruction on the proper feeding of "• w_ i.i. K or vounsr chi drmi were given to the e.uer girls in our elem0 f Schools, aud the> were taught the impovi-i tlvary general cleanliness, the time would not i> f nCf)j ° have been wasted. The 104 deaths been registered during the year, give a de lfl 8 of 15 9 per 1.030 of the whole population, as affaW one of 13 5 for 1897, and 14.5 for 1896. Thot the death rate is no quite so low as in the two p. vious years, it will still compare favourably with that of any town in Buglanri and Wales. Th' nine persons of the 104 who succumbed durin" th past year lived to b> 65 and upwards, 30 of vvhiet3 attained the age of 70, and eight reached then- 80-1 year. Two children met their death from accid • tal burning, and cancer in some form caused the death of eight persons. There has been very little zymotic disease in the borough during the pist twelve months. Only six deaths "have bee^i registered under this class of illness, all of which Were due to iuflueuza and its sequeloe. This com plaint was very prevalent during the month of January, commencing in the last week or two of the previous year, and it assumed more or less of an epidemic form in the surrounding district until late in February. l'yphnid Fever.—Two mild casesof this illness have occurred in the town of Pool during the year now under review, the usual precautions were taken, and no spread of the complaint took place. It is worthy of note that of late years this disease has been rare in Welshpool as compared with other towns, a sure indication of the improvement that sanitary conditions have undergone, and the two cases mentioned above were undoubtedly imported from a distance, and in no way traceable to any local source of infection. Scarlatina.—A few cases of this complaint among children occurted in theearlv part of the year, it was chiefly of a mild form, and no deaths attributed to it. I gave the necessary instructions, disinfectants were freely used, and the disease did not spread. Water lupply.—I am quite aware, gentlemen, that the water question has been under consideration during the past twelve months, and that you are now end *avouiing to take steps to provide the town of Welshpool with a better and purer supply of water. So I feel it is *hardly the moment to again express my opinion about the present seivice, w ich I have often done on previous occasions, but allow me, in this report, to urge upon yon to take such measures to improve the storage capacity of the reservoirs, and cause such proper filter beds to be constructed that this town may enjoy a regular and constant supply of pure water, which hitherto has not been obtainable. In the early part of the vear, eleven samples of water were carefully taken from the filter beds, the reservoirs and from differ- erIt parts of the stream supplying the same, and sent, to Profess B for bacteriological examina- tion. Although there was an absence of pathogenic forms in the samples of water examined, the organisms present were excessive in number, and indicated that increased care should be taken in connexion with the filter beds and the collecting groun Is. Tnis question of filtration is undoubtedly of great importance, an i it is mv duty to impress upon you the urgent necessity of erecting efficient filter beds. Drainage —The dr-linage of the town is in a fairly satisfactory condition, with the exception of Berriew street, and now that several new houses have been erected in that direction, it is most desirable that the main sewer should be attended to, it has little, or no fall, and shon Id be kept c instantly flushed During the past year tin drainage of Castle Caer- einion village has been completed, and the sewage. which for a longtime had been a constant source of danger to the water supply of Welshpool, and a longstanding nuisance to the inhabitants of the vibage, has been diverted in another direction, rhis naturally enhances the purity of ollr water supply and fu.-ther reduces the danger of pollution. The problem of the satisfactory disposal of the sewage of the town will soon have to be solved Ie now finds its way into the Severn, and under the provisions of the Rivers Pollution Act, steps will doubtless be taken to compel, you to prevent the further pollution of the river. [n some towns the sewage is disposed of by the adoption of a chemi- cally aided precipitation and deo lorizafcion, fol- lowed by filtration through specially constructed filters of properly selected media or passed over suitably prepared land. Sotne such system as this, or some other scheme, wdl have to be taken into consideration. 1 have generally visited the various parts of the borough during- the past year, the slaughter-houses and bakehouses I have found clean and frof from nuisance, and the lodging houses have aIm been kept under observation. As regards over-crowding, except that form of overcrowding which is necessarily involved in the occupation of single bedroom cottages, by man, wife and family, or in the occupation by a large family of a small cottage, even with two bedrooms, I do not think overcrowding prevails to any extent in the district, although the cubic space in some of the houses is frequently undesirably small for the ami ies they accommodate. Thanking you, gentle- men, for the continued confidence and kindness I have at all times received at your hands,—I h tve the to be. Gentlemen, Your faithful servant, 1ORQQN?18 Welshpool, 29th January, 1899. Howell moved the adoption of the report with the thanks of the Council to the Medical ?f u '"n1r Z' R^r8 8e('ouded.—Agreed. — L H°we'I said there was only one thing in the report to be commented upon, that was with regard th lnS °f criiklren.' The Corporation and with^ ?7 ,V.')rntU,tCe0 hari (la'te enough to do tanr maf! endiug to that, but as it was an impor- r er attention of the District Visiting a ies and of the educicional authorities in the town migh be cabe l to it. to see if anything could Oe done to letnove the ign .ranee in regard to the ee ing of children. — The report was referred to the Sanitary Committee. THE UNIFICATION OF PARISHES. Mr T. S Pryco moved that application be made to the County Council of Montgomery under the 57th Section of the Local Government Act of 1883 to make an order to unite the three divisions of Welshpool, Pool Upper, Pool Middle, and Pool Lower, into one entire parish for poor law and other purposes, and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Clerk of the County Council. It would, said Mr Pryce, be useless to go into details connected with the proposal inasmuch as no opposition was anticipated by any member of the Council. It was thought by everyone to be a very desirarble thing, and anything that could be done to lessen expenditure, expedite business, and make things plainer would be accepted by every impartial person. —Mr C. T. Pugh, in seconding, said it was a question with which every one agreed. The occasion of the resignation of the overseer was just the time to consider the matter. — Mr T. R. Morris In what manner will it be a saving to the rite- payers ?—The Mayor: In simplifying the three divisions and putting them into one There are several lists to be made out for each of the three divisions, and if the proposition is carried there would only be one list. The registration and jury lists are very complicated now. — Mr Morris asked if there would only be a saving in the printing.— Mr Griffiths said the would be collected more justly. — Mr H said the division of the borough into wards considerably affected the collection of rates. He suDported the proposition from an economical point of view. Instead of having a great number of divisious they would hive one for the purpose of collecting poor rates. Before the borough was divided into wards there were three divisions and now there were probably something like twelve. — Mr Morris believed the money was collected by three overseers. Would there now be only one.—Mr Howell replied that if one could manage to do it there would only be one.—Mr Hogers said he had gone thoroughly into the question, and i certainly would be a ,great, saving, especially in priuting, which was a very consIderable item.—Mr Shuker supported.—Mr Yearsley said that having regard to the complicated nature of the register he had only recently become acquainted with the Buttington ward. People asked different questions respecting the voters' list and when they were referred to one part and did not find their names appearing they were disguested and did not search elsewhere. — Mr Rogers replying to Mr Shuker said the proposal would not interfere with the boundary of the borough.—Mr Pryce with the view of showing the great saving in the printing alone read a statement of the books and lists re- quired under the present arrangement by the overseers, which numbered 500, whereas if the proposal was carried out 184 only would be r. quired.—Mr Morris asked how would the Council deal with the present collectors. — The Mayor understood that one had resigned.—Mr Morris said there were two more.—Tne Mayor said they would perhaps compensate them. The motion was carried. THE POWYSr.AND MUSEUM. The Secretary of the Powysland Club wrote en- closing a resolution passed at the annual meeting to thebeffçct that a sum of £10 should be placed at retar of the the disposal of the Chairman and secretary^ of the Club to be employed in the purchase of articles of local interest for deposit in the Museum, and that the Corporation be asked to vote a similar amount for the same purpose.—Mr Howell said he informed the Powysland Club that the Town Council had no Power to make a graut out of the public funds. If there was any power they might take the question into consideration, but he feared they would get the auditors down upon them.—The Town Clerk said the question should be referred to a committee. He (muld not tell them whether the Council had any power or not.—Mr Pugh proposed and Mr Howell seconded that the matter be referred t> the Finance Committee.—Mr Simpson Jones said th.it in trans- ferring the matter to a committee they obtained no expression of opinion, and questions usually got shelved. He hoped that that would not happen — Mr Morris said a member of the Council wonl d have the privilege of making a grant pnvately (laughter).—Mr Pryce thought the question was out of order, and the Mayor putting the motion, it was carried. THE CENTRAL WELSH BOARD. The Central Welsh Board were granted the use, free of charge, of one of the rooms of the Town Hall on the occasion of a meeting on April 25th next. THE HORSE SHOW. Mr John Evans wrote asking for the free use of the Stnithfield for the Shire and Hackney Horse Show on September 14th.—Mr Pryce in moving that the Smithfield be granted, said that if New- town had only been wise enough to have a Smith- field the county show would not have dropped through.—Mr Shuker seconded.—Agreed. DANCING IN THE TOWN HALL. Mr Challinor, High street, applied for the use of the Council Chamber or Corn Exchange for select dancing classes which would be conducted with the greatest respectability. —Mr J. P. Jones moved that the application be granted — Mr William f Humphreys seconded.—Mr Pugh said the Council had objected to dancing elasses rhe Mayor said a complaint was made about the last dancing class of the noisy conduct of the people in coming out.— Mr Jones said this was a different class.—The motion was carried. RECOMPENSE TO A SURVEYOR. The Clerk to the For.ten District Council wrote that they had voted Mr W. P. Hole, their Surveyor, £2 for his services in connection with the Castle Caereiuion Drainage Scheme.—Mr xiowell moved that the Town Council allow Mr Hole a sum in proportion to the amount of the contract. A larger length of the work was situated within the borough than iu the outside district. The sain of £3 would doubtless satisfy Mr Hole.—Mr Simpson Jones seconded.—Mr Morris asked if their own Surveyor was not capable of doing the work.—Mr Snook said the Councils would not allow him his expenses.— Mr Pryce said he could nor, see the force of the application since Mr Hole asked to do the work. The question should be discussed by the Finance Committee. The idea of paying a man who had no charge or claim upon the Council was absurd and they would hold themselves up to ridicule to the outside public.—Mr How ill said Mr Hole had made no claim. Still the Finance Committee was most economical and he would be willing to refer it to them.—This course was agreed to. THE CASTLE CAERKINION DRAINAGE. The County Surveyor wrcte asking whether the Town Council proposed to take any steps to repair the road surface and drains damaged in the con- struction of the drainage works at Castle Caer- einion. — Mr Howell explained the nature of the alleged damage and after a short discussion it was agreed to defer the matter for the presence of Mr Hutjhins. Later on the County Surveyor con- ferred with the Couucil and in the course of his remarks said that he had now discovered that the Town Couucil were responsible for the damage, An animated conversation took place between the two Surveyors and the Couucil.—Mr Pryce after ten minutes' discussion said he was afraid they could not get to see where the fault lay. It was a squabble among the Surveyors and he would ]eave it to Mr Hutchins, Mr Hole and Mr Snook to settle as best as they could.—Mr Shuker said all that had occurred that day was simply a squabble. — Mr Pryce said it was a. case of diamond cut diamond. A motion that the Sanitary Committee should visit the place was carried and the County Sur. veyor agreed to attend also. THE PROGRESS OF THE WATERWORKS. The Sanitary Committee reported that the Sur- veyor was instructed to examine and report on the plans received from Messrs Beloe and Priest to- gether with particulars to be forwarded to the Local Government Board respecting the water- works. — Mr Howell called the attention of the Council to the great delay that had taken place in regard to the waterworks. It was not necessary to wait for the forma! consent of the Local Govern- ment Board to the borrowing of the money. The work should be proceeded with at once.—The Surveyor said he had examined the plans, but he had not prepared a written report. —Mr Howell moved that the work be proceeded with at once, that tenders be invited and that contracts be entered into. The summer would be gone by before the work was started if immediate action was not taken.—Mr Pryce Jones said he was sorry to move an amendment. The Surveyor was ordered to report on the plans aud he had not yet seen them. —The Surveyor I have.—Mr J. Pryce Jones said he bad not reported. He moved that the work be not proceeded with. — Mr Howell said he did not mean that the Council should not apply for the sanction of the Local Government Board. That could be applied for aud the work proceeded with in the meantime.—Mr Yearsley referred to a former resolution of the Council that the Engineers should b asked to provide plans and specifications. The former were here but the latter were not, and without them they could not go on with the work. — Mr Pugh agreed. — Mr Howell moved that the Engineers' attention be called to this and that application be made to the Local Government Board for sanction.—Agreed.— Mr Morris said if the leakages were stopped there would be a sufficient supply of water. — Mr J. Pryce Jones said if that was so there was no need for a new reservoir. —On the suggestion of Mr Yearsley it waw decided that as the matter was urgeut a special meeting of the Council, in Committee, should be called to con- sider the question when a repiy was received from the Engineers. THE LIGHTING OF VEHICLES. The Lighting Committee lecommended that the by-law of the County Council relating to the light- ing of vehicles should be adopted in the town.—Mr Howell, in moving the adoption of the recom- mendation, said the provision was most useful, and it was strange that it had not been adopted before. — Mr T. S. Pryce seconded.—Agreed. SANITARY COMMITTEE. In the report of this Committee it was stated that the question of dealing with the sewerage in order to avoid the pollution of the Severn had been considered, and the Town Clerk and the Surveyor were instructed to make as full an inquiry as possible into the mode of procedure adopted in other towns, and the Committee recommenaed that as the matter was of considerable importance it should be dealt with in Committee.—The report, on the motion of Mr Howell, was adopted. THE ATTENDANCE AT THE SCHOOLS. Mr T. S. Pryce said he had been a member of the School Attendance Committee since he had been on the Council and he had never heard a report as to the attendance read.—A member said it was not the custom to read the minutes of the Committee.—Mr Pryce Jones moved that the minutes be read.— Mr Pryce said he simply asked the question because he would like to know where the funds would come from if they were successful in sending away a few of the bad boys from the town.—The Town Clerk said it would come from the borough fund account. — Mr Yearsley said the attendance of the children at the different schools in the town was very bad it was a serious matter. The number of parents summoned to attend the Committee was large, but the parents were always ready with their excuses. They treated the matter very lightly; in fact, they almost challenged the Attendance Committee and it would not be rectified until very drastic measures, which, though expensive would be very effectice, were taken. Mr Shuker supported. The attend- ance was really disgraceful and he urged that strong steps should be taken to produce a better attend- ance. The minutes of the last Committee meeting were read and confirmed.—Mr Pryce said all the Committee had hitherto done was to threaten. If the Couucil supplied them with cash they would be in a position to send some of the children away.— The Mayor said any motion was out of order and the matter would be put on the agenda for the next llJee lIug, MISCELLANEOUS. It was agreed on the recommendation of the Markets Committee to offer Mr Smith, lessee of the bmithfield, £15, compensation for loss on tolls occasioned by the closing of the Smithfield through the Swine iever restrictions.—The Surveyor was diiected to draw the attention of the police to the malicious damage done to Corporation property by boys. A small Committee was appointed to visit the dark places in the town and report as to the necessity of providing better lighting arrangements. LOCAL GOVERNING BODY. YESTERDAY WEEK. PRESENT. Mr W. Forrester Addie, chairman, Mrs Humphreys-Owen, Miss Howell, Messrs C. K Ilowell, E. R. James, T. Rowley Morris, J. Morris and H" Jones, with Mr E. L. R. Jones, clerk. MISCELLANEOUS. The Town Clerk (Mr E. Jones) wrote stating, that the Council had accepted the resignation of the Rev D. Grimaldi Davis as a representative manager, and had appointed Alderman T. Rowley Morris it. his place. They had also re-elected Mr W. Forrester Addie.—The Chairman welcomed Mr Morris.—Mr Howell And the reappearance of the Chairman. The decision of the managers as to giving a bursary to Ethel Davies of Montgomery was deferred pending further information. ° THE ADMISSION OF ENGLISH CHILDREN. Mrs Humphreys-Owen moved That the Welsh- District Managers, in accordance with clause 91, apply to the Charity Commissioners to insert in the Montgomeryshire Scheme, after clause 69 a clause from the Glamorganshire scheme, which pro- vides that no child resident outside the limits of the administrative county shall bo admitted to the County School as-a day scholar without a payment which, in the opinion of the School Managers is sufficient to defray the actual working cost of his or her education iu such Hchool." She said thev wore charging much less for children from outside the couuty for the education they were giving than it cost. So far as the children in the county were concerned, the education was met by a d rate and an equivalent grant from the Treasury, but when it came to a question of English children from Snropshire coming into the county, it was scarcely fair that they should have the deficiency in the cost of their education made up at the cost of Mont- gomeryshire parents. She thought if the Chaiitv Commissioner were approached they would have no objection to the insertion of the clause in the Montgomeryshire scheme. lr Howell seconded the motion. He said he must protest against English children coming into their schools at all. j He did not rely solely on his own opinion, but had consulted one of the ablest counsel in the laud, who taid that an English county could not be brought within the limits of the echetne. He (lr Howell) contended that the Act of Parliament coufined the whole matter of Welsh education to Wales. If they began to break through the stututes, he did not know where they would end as once an Act was broken for the sake of con- venience the party breaking it were placed in great difficulties. It was not from want of kindness or generosity to the English children that he seconded the motion, but having been brought np to the law he must adhere to the law.— Mr James opposed the motion in the interests of the part he re- presented. They were on the border of Shropshire and were so intermixed and he thought it would be a great pity to exclude children from that county from the school. Mr Howell had given them counsel's opinion, but they had the authority of the Charity Commissioners for what they were doing. He thought they should not make the school any narrower than other schools, and as Managers they ought to give every induceuiint possible for children to attend their school, and so make it the first in the county. They ought to give children every opportunity, and even if the county of Montgomery did not benefit still they would make the children better citizens. — Mr J Morris agreed with what Mr James had said.—The Clerk said he had received several applications from parents of children living outride the district for admission into the school.- After a short discussion the matter was dealt with in committee—It was resolved that pupils from Shropshire who were in the School at present shonld continue at the pleasure of the Managers, and that no further pupils from ou'side be taken into the schools without the permission of the Managers. CHILDREN'S CERTIFICATES. Mrs Humphrevs-Owen moved that the Governors point out to the Headmaster and Headmistress that und-r the present regulations of the department, ti.M. Inspector could only certify that a public ele- mentary scholar had reached a certain standard, and his certificate must be produced before any child was admitted to the county school. The reason she had brought this motion was because H.M. Inspector had informed her that many children were being admitted to the school as hav- ing passed the fifth standard when they bad not done so. It was impossible under the present system of examination for any Master or Mistress to know whether any individual child had passed the fifth standard. That a whole class had passed did not certify that a particular child bad done so, and it was only H.M. Inspector who really could certify.— Miss Howell seconded.—Agreed.— The Headmaster asked if he could admit a pupil over seventeen, and it was decided to write to the Charity Commissioners on the question.

NEWTOWN. MONTGOMERYSHIRE INFIRMARY BALL.—A meeting of the General Committee of the annual ball in connection with the Montgomeryshire Infirmary was held at Newtown, on Wednesday evening. Mr John Danily was voted to the chair. Mr C. W. Norton submitted the balance sheet of the recent ball which showed the total receipts to be zE125 9s Id, and the expenses £ 55 9s Id. The receipts, he said, were more and the expenses less than they were in former years, and through the kindness of one lady they had saved about IC5 which had usually been paid to a tradesman for decorations. The net balance availabie for the institution was £ 70.—On the motion of the Chairman the balance sheet was adopted, and the total bptance of z670 voted to the lrfirmary.-Mi- Norton proposed a vote of thanks to Sir Pryce and Lady Pryce-Jones for their kindness in lending plants for the ballrooom, to Mrs H Palmer for the able manner in which she assisted the secretaries in decorating the room with such exquisite taste, to the Birmingham and District Bank for their courtesy in allowing the use of their premises, and to those who had kindly lent furniture. Mr W G Cottle seconded, and the motion was carried.—On the motion of the Chair- man the heartiest thanks of the committee were expressed to the joint hon. secretaries, Messrs W Scott Owen and C W Norton for their arduous services which had brought the ball to so successful an issue.—Mr Norton, in returning thanks, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr E C Morgan for the assist- ance rendered by him to the secretaries. GILCHRIST LECTURES.—The fourth and last of the series of lectures was delivered at the Victoria Hall Hall on Thursday evening week when Dr R D Roberts, secretary of the Gilchrist Trust, was the lecturer, the subject being Evolution of the British Isles." The chair was occupied by Mr A C Humphreys-Owen MP., who before introducing the lecturer, announced the fact that the series of lectures on sick nursiBg would be delivered next week at the Board Scoool by Miss Draper. After the lecture (which is given on another page) the Rev T E Williams proposed a vote of thanks to Dr Roberts. He also staged that they owed a debt of gratitude to Mrs Hugh Lewis for initiating the movement. They also owed a debt of gratitude to the two hon secretaries Mr Goodwin who had left the town, and Mr William Watkin. He should also single out one member of the Committee, who had done a great amount of work He referred to Mr Beresford Wood of the Royal Welsh Warehouse (loud cheers). -Mr A. S. Tecley seconded the vote of thanks, and Dr Roberts, in responding, said that be hoped the lectures would have some good result. He hoped that the Com- mittee would find it possible to do something next winter which would continue the excellent work which was evidently well established in Newtown (cheers). — Yotes of thanks to the Chairman, proposed by Dr Roberts, and seconded by Mr Wall, brought the proceedings to a close.- Much of the success of the lectures is due to the energy and tact which the local Committee have exercised in the arrangements, especially of the halls, Mr W H Beresford Wood doing a great deal of the latter work, and the large crowds which have attended all the lectures have been accommodated remarkably well considering the comparative small- ness of the halls. The names of MessrsW R Wood, F W Cooke, E H H umpiireys, FT Benbow, J Higgin- son Jones (attendants) J Qennett (manager of the Public Hall), and Clarke (manager of the Victoria Hall) should also have a share in the credit.

THE SICK NURSING LECTURES. A series of lectures began on Mondav at the Board School, New Church Street, under the auspices of the Montgomeryshire Technical In- struction Committee. The room was crowd(-d.- Mr Richard Lloyd, in introducing the lecturer. Miss Draper, M.H.N.S., to the audience, explained that the Councii had placed a sum of money in the hands of the Technical Instruction Committee to be devoted for the varions purposes of technical education. When the seleciion of a subject for Newtown was considered many of them were of opinion that sick narsiug and first aid would be quite a new subject, and it was one upon which they wanted uit)re education than they had at present. Great suffering was caused through want of a true knowledge of how to treat sickness. The County Council had many things to attend to, but it wanted to try and show that it was not only interested in roads, streets, prisons, and asylums, and elementary and intermediate education, but in the education in all the various branches of life that belonged to our common lot (applause).— Miss Draper, before proceeding to deal with her first subject, What to do till the doctor comes," said that at the end of the course she was instructed to hold an examination on the 2nd March, and for that purpose a class would be held at the close of the lecture. She was obliged to limit the number to 24. Proceeding to the subject she described the different kinds of burns and scalds and the manner in which they were to be treated. In the case of a person catching fre she advised the audience to keep their heads cool and to try and prevent the person running about and exclude the air from the burning person. Her advice in the case of a broken leg or arm was greatly appreciated by the audience. At the close Miss Draper, with the aid of three or four boys, gave a practical demonstration in the use of the triangular bandage and temporary splints. Ou I ueday and the remaining days the lectures were continued, Sick and Nursing being principally dealt with. The series come to a conclusion on March 2nd. The secretaries who carried out the preliminary arrangements were Miss Ethel Lloyd and Miss E. Gittius.

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MACHYNLLETH. FOIITBALL,-The following team has been selected to represent the Town in their match with Royal Welsh Warehouse at Newtown on Sa ui-ciav:- Goal, W. P. Williams; backs, O. Morris, and W. Evans; half baoks, Geo. Weaver, R. Humphreys, and G. Evans; forwards, T. Williams, J. (). Holt, Robert Humphreys, Dick Hughes, and J. Edwards, THE 20TH CENTURY Fl');)) — 0 Sunday even- ing a collection was ma ie at the Tabernacle in aid of this fund which has been organised by the Wesleyans, when no less a sum than 250 guineas was realised. ENTKRTAIXMEVT. — On Monday at the Craig Schoolroom Mr J. R, Dix, malinger of Corris railway, delivered an interesting lecture ou "A Trip t ) Corris," The lecture was illustrated with lantern views which were under the management of Mr Wilson. Mr T. R. Morgan presided. Selec- tions on the gramophone also formed a feature of the entertainment. LITERARY SOCIETY. — The chief feature of the Literary S iciety's programme on Monday evening was a debate on the influence of poetry and music on the character of the Weish people.—The Rev W S Jones presided, and the leaders of the debate were Messrs D Lloyd Jones and W LI Davies. By a majority of one the meeting ruled in favour of music.tiss V,ttk-itis also gave a reading. THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.—The Rev Josiah Jones presided over a meeting of the Good Templars held in Maeng 'yn schoolroom on Friday evening. The attendance was good, and the following programme was rendered Song, Cymro dewr," Mr Trevor Jones; recitation, Mr Richard Jones song, Miss Thomas reading, Miss Lloyd. B.A.; song, Rwy'n tnynd," Mr T Powell bass solo competition (four competitors), best, Mr Joseph Jones; recitation, Mr E M Jones temperance address, Mr Jones, the Workhouse; song, Miss Pollia Lewis. Miss C J Williams ably accompanied, and Mr Tom Powell acted as musical adjudicator. CHURCH NEWS.—Tne Lenten services commenced this wees. On Tuesday evening the llev. J. Edwin Davies, B.A.. Curate of Llanwrin, delivered a philosophic discourse in Welsh to a large con- gregation. The lev. R. J. Edwards, B.A., Vicar of Corris, will preach on Thursday evening in English. THE COCVTY SCHOOL.—The athletic and gym- nastic section of the School is, we are pleased to note, getting the encouragement and enthusiasm it so richly deserves. Under the smart vigilance and strict training of Sergeant-Instructor Hemmings the School squad at drill presents a very smart appearance. The Headmaster, Mr Meyler, and his colleague, Mr Jones, join the boys in their football practice games. A most interesting game was witnessed on the School ground on Saturday afternoon. It was a tussle between the School 1st XI and 2nd XI and masters. In the practice games during the week the 2nd XI and masters held their own, but on Saturday they were knocked clean off their pins, and the 1st XI won with a margin of ten odd goals to their favour. Mr Jones is a strong and reliable back, while Mr Meyler made an ugly rush more than once. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—WEDNESDAY. Present: Mr N B Owen (chairman) presiding, Mr D Evans, Gwerniago (vice-chairman), Mrs Lloyd, Machynlleth; Messrs J Hughes Jones and Wm Joues, Aberdovey Meredith Jones and John Owen, Towyn Edward Hughes, Llanwrin; Ellis Hughes, Cemmaes; John Watkins and E M Jones, Llanbrynmair John Davies and R Gillarr, Mach- ynlleth John Davies, Darowen Humphrey Jones, Pennal; R Morgan, Uwchygarreg; R Owen and R H ughes, Peuegoes; Wm Evans, Sguborycoed with Mr D Evans, cierk; Mr D Morgan, assistant clerk; and the relieving officers. STATISTICS. Amount of out-relief administered during the past fortnight, Darowen district, per Mr Daniel Howell, X41 11s 6d to 151 paupers; Pennal district, per Mr William Jones, R3,0 lls to 110 paupers Machynlleth district, per -N,li-Joljii Jones, 216 16s to 65 paupers. Number of vagrants relieved during the fortnight 51, number of inmates, 43 last year corresponding period 38. SALE OF INTOXICANTS TO CHILDREN. Col Pryce Jones, M.P., wrote in reference to the resolution passed at the last meeting, protesting against supplying children with intoxicants, and said that the view!- of the Guai-diatis would receive his attention. Mr Humphreys Owen, M.P., wrol,- that he would do his best to put a stup to the practice. CONTRACT FOR PROVISIONS. It was decided to adverine the contract for pro- visions for the next half-year in the TOWYN-ON-SEA TIMES and another paper. VACCINATION. A letter was read from Dr Davies sayir:g he felt sure that when the Guardians decided to offer him 9s for each case of successful vacciuatiou outside the radius of two miles thev had not realised the excessive diatauce and the almost inaccessible place he would have to visit. He sirnf) y asked to be paid at the same rate as other public vaccinators, viz., 10s for each case,Nir D. Evans proposed, and Mr K. Hughes seconded, that the original terms be adhered to.—This was carried. ASSESSMENT. The Clerk, on behalf of the Assessment Com- mittee, made an application to the Board for permission to the Committee to defend in an appeal against the assessment of the Red Lion at the next Petty Sessious, and to appeal to Quarter Sessions should the case go against the Assessment Committee. The application was unanimously agreed to. RURAL DISTRICT COUN "UL.—WEDNESDAY. Present Air Edward Hughes (chairman), Mr E M Jones (vice-chairman), Messrs Ellis Hughes, David Evans, John Watkin, R Morgan, W Evans, John Davies and R Hughes, with Mr David Evans (clerk), and Mr David Morgan (assistant clerk). SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Mr R. Williams, the surveyor, read his report.— The Clerk was directed to write to Lady London- derrv asking for the land necessary for widening the road between Iron Church and Nantyllan, and that a similar letter be sent to Mr Joseph Davies in respect to land required for the widening of Paniglas Road. Unless Mr Richard Owen made good the damage done to the rjad by carting and draggiug of timber, it was decided that proceedings should be taken. In regard to the footbridge at Talywern, the Surveyor was directed to enquire into the cost of obtaining the timber. The con- sideration of the Walton Bridge repairs was adjourned. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The Inspector report ed that the eot tages occupied by Thomas Hughes and Margaret James ar Cemmes Village were in an awful state owing to bad drain- age. Mr A E Paddoe, agent for certain properties at Eglwys Fach. had met him at that place and bad offerea to do certain repaiis. He was informed by this gentleman that it was proposed to supply water to the p!ace from Y F^el." Proceedings were ordered to be taken agaiùst the owner of the cot- tages at Cemmes. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The report of the M.,dical Officer was read.-On the motion of Mr N B Owen a vote of thanks was passed to Dr Matthews for his very able report.

LLANBRYNMAIR. MEDICAL.— Dr Edwards has obtained the Govern- ment extra grant for successful vaccination for the seventh time iu succession.

LLANWYDDELAN. THE DEATH of the Rev James Thomas, Rector, occurr. d on Wednesday last. About six weeks ago Mr Thomas fell from a ladder breaking two ribs and fracturing his breast bone. He was under the care of Dr Davies, New Mills, but never recovered the accident. Mr Thomas was ap- pointed by the Bishop of Llaudaff, 14 years ago. He was highly inspected by churchmen and non- conformists. Mr Thomas was 68 years of age and leaves a widow and a large family.

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BETTWS. I ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual Children's Enter- | tainmant was held in the new school on Shi\jve Tuesday, when the Vicar r,resi(led. The Spaiiisi) Armada" was performed in a pleasing manner, and reflected great credit on the teacher. ASH WEDNESDAY.—Services were held morning and evening at the Parish Church on the above fast, aud services are held weekly during Lent.

EGLAVYSFACH. ECCLESIASTICAL.—The Rev Lewis Bichards, B.A., is the new Rector of this parish. Mr Richards is a very good extempore preacher in English and Welsh. He had Deen doing duty for some time in the parish as Curate, and in that time he won the confidence and respect of the parishioners.

LLANGCRIG. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION—On Wednesday even- ing a very instructive lecture was deliveied in the Board School to a fairly large and appreciative audieuce by Professor Parry, Aberystwyth Univer- sity College. Mr J. R. Pryse presided. The sub- ject chosen was The breeding and management of live stock." The Lecturer dealt at length with his subject, commencing with the cow, and thoroughly advocated the more use of linseed and meal, etc., instead of tnilk iu the rearing of calves.— At the end the Chairman invited questions and several were put by Messrs H. L. Davies, James Jones, R. Davies, and the Chairman, which were satisfactorily answered.—A hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman aud Lecturer brought a very suc- cessful meeting to & close.—We may add that Mr Parry again lectures on Wednesday ereuing next at 7 p.m. iu the same room.

LLA-NFAIR. LITERARY SOCIETY.—The usual weekly meeting was held yesterday week when a paper on the benefits derived from novels was read by Mr Sibley. An interesting diseussion followed, very many present being of opinion that a novel, like poison, should be avoided. At the final voting, however, the majority was in favour of novel reading. WELSHPOOL AND LLANFAIR LIGHT RAILWAY. — A meeting for the furthering of the promotion of the railway was held at the National School on the 17th iust., the Vicar presiding. There was a !arge attendance, and the meeting may faithfully be de- scrioed as one of the most enthusiastic in connec- tion with the scheme. Without any hesitation, the gentlemen were eager to take shares, the total sum promised being £ 300, exclusive of the sub- scriptions previously advertised in this paper as coming from Llanfair. Lit of subscribers: Messrs C. Humphreys JE50. S. Ellis £5:), T. Watkins, Bryn- mair, 1,30; David Jehu 125, M. Thomas, M.B., £ 20; T. Jones, Brynhiriaeth, £ 20; J. B. Jones £ 20, Levi Jones £ 20, M. Evans, Caellewelyn, £ 20; S. Davies, Bridge street, 110; J. Jones, Graig, ZEIO; W. Theodore, Gianbanw, £ 10; D. Davies £ 5, D. Gittins L5, P. Astley, Tynllwyn, £ 5. -+-

SACRILEGE AT OSWESTRY. THE PARISH AND TRINITY CHURCHES ENTERED. Some excitement was caused on Sunday after- noon in Oswestry when a report spread that the offertory boxps at the above named churches had been broken into. The theft took place between the hours of one and two o'clock on Sunday.- About 1.30 when Miss Dawes, whose house faces the south and west entrance to St Oswald's church, saw from her bedroom window a suspicious looking character near the west entrance to the church. The man looked around him several times, and appearing satisfied that noone was looking, entered the church, the door of which was, as usual, open. Miss Dawes followed and asked him what he wat.ted there at that time of the day, as the service was over. He rplied that he was looking at the fine old building, adding that he hoped he was doing no harm. Miss Dawes returned home, and informed a neighbour, William Jones, of the -ffair, and he made his wav towards the entrance, but when about ten yards from the door the man emerged from the south entrance, and on seeing Jones looked up towards the steeple as if admiring the fine structure. He then left the churchyard by the entrance opposite the Bell Inn, and made for the Sun corner, where he remained standing for a few seconds. He afterwards went down Lower Brook-street, and Jones saw no more of him. He was wearing a cap, a long brown overcoat, and a red scarf. Jones returned home to dinner, but in order to satisfy himself as to whether the man was really a thief or not he informed the verger of what he had seen, and asked him to accompany him inside the church to see whether anytning had been disturbed. This was done, and it was found that the offertory boxes at the west and south entrances had been forced open and the contents, with the exception of a penny, taken. The boxes, as a rale, are emptied every two months, and they were last emptied Some six weeks ago. The amount of the contents varies, and it is impossible to estimate how much the thief may have carried away. The highest sum collected in two months has been about a sovereign. Information was subsequently given the police by Wm. Jones. A few minutes after 12 o'clock ou the same day, a man answering to the description given by William Jones entered the porch of Holy Trinity Church when the last hymn was being sung. He appeared to pay particular attention to the notices which were hur:g on the wall in the porch. The verger, Mr Wainwright, went out to him, and asked him whether be wanted to go into the church. He replied, I am afraid I am too late for the sermon.' Mr Wainwright remarked that the man looked around the porch two or three times, and as soon as be saw the offertory box which was hung on the wall just inside the church, he left, a.d went up Roft-street. A fter the service, the verger locked the door, and left the church by the vestry door, which, according to practice, he left unlocked. On his return at 2.30 Wainwright found the porch door unlocked. He did not notice the offertory box at the time, but when the police called upon him later he found that the lock had b-en wrenched from it, and the contents taken. The box was cleared about a fortnight ago, and it is supposed that it only contained a few pence. A boy named Pritchard saw the man leave the church, and shouted to him telling him there was no one in the church. "I knew that," replied the man, and he walked towards the Barlev Mow lun.- Church robberies in Shropshire have withiu the last month or two been very freq':ent, Middle, Leaton, Middletown, and L'auy mynech Parish Churches, and < he Pant Primitive Methodist Chape], having been broken into, it is reasonable to supp -se, by the same man, and it is to be hoped that his peculiar career will suon be brought to an end. The police, under the able direction of Supt. Lewis, are making every effort to effect his arrest.

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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MONTGOMERYSH1 RE INFIRMARY. The annual meeting of the subscribers to th9 Montgomeryshire Infirmary was held at the Board Room. New; own, on Thursday, Mr R. E. Jones presiding. Among those present were the Revs. J. S. Lewis, R. Evan-Jones, E. W. Brown (Mont- gomery), T. Enoch, Powell Williams, and D. Parry, Messrs E. Powell, A. Ford, W. Scott Owen, W. P. Phillips, R. Williams, J. Danily, R. Bennett, J. C. Gittins, M. E. Park, Morgan Morris, W. Jenkins, and Dr Palmer, with the secretary, Mr Ernest C. Morgan.—The Trustees made their formal report on their examination of the securities and documents deposited at the N. and P. Bank for safe custody. The deposit note for C415 mentioned in the last report had been cancelled, and £65 had been paid to the subscription account and a £ 350 deposit note had been substituted for it.—The report of the Board of Management, read by Mr Ford, stated that during the year, 76 patients were under treatment it; the Institution. There were 10 accident cases, some of them of a very serious nature. The average stav of each patient was 39 days, as compared with 34 days in 1897. The number of Out-patients for the year was 374, who made 1818 attendances. During the year, the resolution of the last Annaal Meeting to provide additional accommodation for special cases," had been carried out at a cost, including extras, of £ 47 15s 4d other repairs cost in addition 17 5s Id, making the total, as shewn, X55 0s 5d. Furnishing expenses incidental thereto, and to some extent owing to the change of matron, amounted to the sum "f JB51 118 3d. The receipts from all sources were L582 3s 7d, as compared with £ 523 3s 5d in 1897. The expenditure was JE700 9s 7d, as compared with zE585 19s 2d in' 1897. The adverse balance has increased from JE96 138 gd, as on January 1st, 1898, to E214 19s 8d as on January 1st, 1899, being an increase on the year cf L118 6s. Since the end of September last, the present Matron Miss Coleman, bad been in charge; and the Board of Management had every reason to be satisfied with her appointment. Various changes had been made in the Management of the House, and the Board are carefullv watching the results. Collections were made at 22 places of worship, as against 23 in 1897; and the amount received was £ 53 19s 4d as compared with S58 J4s lid. It is with regret tbat we have to report that uo sums with have been received during the year from the follow- ing Places of Worship -Llangurig Church, Man- afon Church, Caersws Calvinistic Methodist Canrch. Llanwnog Church, Mochdre Church, New- town Weslejan Church while, on the other hand, new subscriptions were received from the follow- itig Newtown English Calvinistic Methodist Church, Newtown Primitive Methodist Church, Cwm Baptist Church, Aberhafesp Church, Bethel Congregational Church. Thanks were again due to Messrs W. Scott OW-ell and C. W. Norton for promoting the Infirmary Ball," which realised £52 14s 5d and to the pro- moters of the Dolfor Concert, from whom L4 10s was received, and to the Medical Staff and Matroa. From other sources there was received JE65 8i1 44, in which was included L60 2s lOd, the proceeds of the Saturday and Fair Day and Hotel collections, as compared with F,51 2s lOd the previous year. Thanks were also due to the Ladies and Committee who superintended and assisted in the collections. The Board took the opportunity of thanking those friends who, during the year, had sent various presents for the use of the In-patients These in- cluded game, fruit, flowers, vegetables, books, papers, &c., which were much appreciated. Reply- ing to Mr Scott Owen as to whether any applica- tions had been made to the different places of worship to make a special collection, Mr A. Ford said that in 1897 Mr Hounsfield, who was hon. sec., made a special application to every place of worship in the county, but unfortunately during the past year they were without a Hon. Sec. and no appli- cation had been made.—Dr Palmer said that through the continuous ill-health of the Vicar Df Llanwnog he had been unable to make a special collection.— Mr Ford moved, and the Rev J. S. Lewis seconded the adoption of the report. M r Ford proposed that the trustees be instructed and authorised to appropriate the sum of zE78 7s 6d in liquidation of the expense during the yuar under the heading of expenses, repairs, and alterations, and also to advance on loan to the general fund £ 136 12s 6d. By doing that they wou d be saving the difference of 5 per cent and 2 per cent on tt8 overdraft.—Mr Danily seconded and tne motion was carried.—Mr Richard Williams moved that the Medical Officers be re-elected and that a vote of thanks be accorded them for their services.-The Rev E. W. Brown seconded and the motion wall carried uriauirnjuslv.-Di- Paltrier having responded proposed that Dr Edward Cureton, Shrewsbury, bb elected to the medical staff as Hon Consulting Physician.—Agreed.—Mr Bennett moved, and Mr W. Scott Owen seconded, the re-election of, and a vote of thanks to, Mr W. Cooke, auditor.-Agreedd-- Mr E. Powell proposed and Mr Danily seconded the re-election of and a vote of thanks to the hOn treasurer, Mr It. E. Jones.—Agreed.—The appoint- ment of the hon secretary was referred *o ttoe Board of Management for their consideration, and in the event of a recommendation being decided upon, it was agreed that a special meeting should be called to receive it.-On the appointment of the Board of Management attention was called to the resolution passed in 1897 that in electing futuiw Boards of Management no member of the previous Board resident within two miles of New'own who had attended less r han three times should not be re-elected.-A loniz discussion took place as to the advisability of enforcing the resolution.-Ur Danily moved that the Board of Management be re-elected en bloc. — Mr E. Powell said the resolution was passed to find out those gentlemen who were will- iug to help. If gentlemen did not attend they could not be very anxious to serve, and he thought they could hardly give offence by not re-elecing them.—The Chairman ended the discussion by ruliug it out of order, and stating that the resolu- tion must be adhered to. In addition to three vacancies caused by the resolution, there were two other vacancies, one by death and one by elevattou to the list of vice-presidents. Messrs J OweDS (Llaudinam), G H Ellison, W Jenkins (as repre- senting the Co-operative Society), R James, and the Rev Powell Williams, were appointed; A vote of thanks proposed by Mr J. Danily to the promoters of the annual ball, and the Dolfor concert, and the ladies who carried otft the annual collection, was carried unanimously. -Mr Scott Owen responded. — The Chairman announced that this years ball realized C70 for which amount he had received that day a cheque (applause).-Mr M. E. Park moved an addition to Rule 36 relating to in-patints. At present the Board of Management had no means of telling whether an applicant should be treated as an in- door or out-door patient. Applicants were often waiting in the looby, and they either passed their tickets and admitted them at once, subject to their doctor's decision on his next visit, or they sent them to see their medical man. In the farmer case they were liable to admit infectious or con- tagious disorders, in the latter it is hard on a country applicant if tho, doctor is away from home. If the proposed addition to the Rule was adopted each applicant would have to take his or her ticket to a medical man, who would endorse it, if approved, or mark it for out-door use only if not L,) be admitted into the Institution. The matron would then only admit applicants with tickets properly endorsed. The ru Ie at present reads, "So case, except those of accident, shall be admitted with- out a recommendation under Rule 8," and they proposed to add, which must be sigued bv one of the medical officers as attesting the medical or surgical fitness of the case for admission."—The motion was carried.—Votes of thanks to the Board of Management and to the Chairman con- cluded the meeting. -+--

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