The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

LLANIDLOES. CoPrES.—A good consignment of copper ore of the finest quality was recently sent from Cwm- ricket Mine near Llanidloes, for smelting. LEAD,—We understand that the price of lead ore has risen considerably of late, and that increased activity is likely to be shovvt; in the local mines in this district. BURIAL HOAlw-The monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Wednesday. Present. Messrs E Bowen, E Davies, W Ashton and T Mor- gan, with Mr J Davies (clerk). The Clerk reported seven interments during the month; fees for ti-e month £13 6s; previous fees £928, making a total of £ 941 6s. Several applications for erecting tomb stones were granted- LLANIIJLOES HORSE FA-,R.As(tli-ea(ly advertised in our columns, this fair will be held on Thursday next.- Very praiseworthy efforts have been made by the Llanidloes Markets and Fairs Committee to make this fair a success, several large aud prominent buyers having promised to attend. It now depends upon the farmers of the district to do their part by ensuring a large show of animals.—On the same day a meeting of the Llanidloes Farmers' Club will be held in the Old Market Hall, when a paper on "The Tenure and Taxation of Land," will be read by MrOwen Price, Nantyrliarn, Brecon. Farmers can do little better than attend.

DAROWEN. WEDDING.—At the parish church by the Rev R Richards the marriage of Miss Mary Pugh, Caehenen, to Mr Henry Evans, Cwmbychan, was solemnized in the presence of a large number of friends. The bridegroom was attended by his brother Mr M H Eyans, Red Lion, as best man. The bride who was dressed iu silver grey, trimmed with gold beads, and carried a beautiful bouquet of choice flowers, was attended by her sister Miss Sarah Pugh, who was similarly attired as the bride. The pretty little village was nicely decorated, two beautiful arches having been made, one at the en- trance to the village and another by the church, each bearing mottoes of Hir oes a Dedwydd yd. The bride was given away by her brother Mr Richard Pugh. The happy pair left amidst showers of rice and confetti. The wedding breakfast took place at the White Horse Hotel, Machynlleth, where Mr and Mrs Jones catered in their usual excellent style. The happy pair left by the 5 30 train for Welshpool en route for London, where the honeymoon will he spent. The pre- sents received were numerous.

CAERSWS. WORKHOUSE CONCERT.—A full andience was present on Thursday evening at one of the most pleasant concerts ever held at the Caersws Work- house. The room was prettily decorated with mottoes in flowers wh;ch extended A hearty welcome to our kind friends this evening" and wished every Happiness to our Board of Guardians," all being the work of the Master and Matron (Mr and Mrs Parry), Miss Morris (nurse), and Mr Woosnam (porter). Capt Adams (Carno), a former chairman of the Board, presided, and in the course of a few remarks explained that the proceeds were to be devoted to the purchase of a har- monium for the House, an instrument which was greatly needed. The programme was lengthy and each item was well rendered and met with a hearty reception. Part I of the programme was: Overture, Master Russell; glee, "Comrades' song of Hope," Caersws Party S >ug, The sea is England's glory," Mr Cecil Taylor trio, Rouse ye, comrades,' Mr B H Phillips and party (Tregynon) song, "The highway man, Mr Frank Jones; song, The Garonie," Mr 0 D S Taylor; song, Little Hero," Mr W Corfield trio, Peter Piper," Messrs Jones Bros. (Newtown) song, Mona," Mr E Cleeton song, Miss E J Taylor, glee, "On the ramparts," Caersws Glee Party. Part II included quartettes by Mr B H Phillips and party, glee by the Daersws Glee Party; a trio by Messrs Jones Bros. and songs by Miss E J Taylor, Messrs J H Jones, E Cleeton, B H Phillips, Cecil Taylor, and E Jones who sang" Once I wenr, a coat ting." At the close, Mr T E Kinsey, in a pithy speech, moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman. The motion was seconded by Mr E J Watkin, and carried with acclamatioi. Mr Evan Jones proposed and Mr E T Davies seconded a vote of thanks to the singers and the accompanists (Mrs Frank J'ones and Miss IJosa Thomas), and Mr F G Jones moved and Mr J Phillips seconded a vote of thanks to the master and matron, both motions being unanimously carried.

I LLANRHAIADR. WESLEYAN MILLION GLINKA FUND.-In con- nection with this scheme a meeting was held on Monday niht under the presidency of Mr R. Jones, Glanaber. Addresses were given by the Rev Hugh Jones, chairman of the North Wales district, Mr O. Madoc Jones, and Mr J. Lloyd Jones. Promises amounting to 175 guineas were made.

CEFNYBLODWEL. MILLION GUINEA SCHEME.—A meeting was held on Tuesday night to raise subscriptions towards the Wesleyan Million Guinea Scheme. Mr W. Vincent Davies presided, and gave an address. Speeches were uiade by the Rev P. Jones Roberts, (Chester), district secretary for the fund, the Rev R. Morgan, and the Rev J. Felix, Oswestry. Sub- scriptions were promised up to about, 30 guineas, including £ 10 108. by Mrs Jones, (Bryn), £5 5s. per Mr W. Jones, (Glanrafou), Mr Thomas, (Nant), and £3 3s., Mr Richard Evans.

NEWBRIDGE. EXAMINATION.—Last Saturday, Mr D T Davies, A.C., Llanfyllin, conducted an examination of the pupils of Mr E Dryhurst Roberts' tonic sol-fa classes. Thirty-one presented themselves for ex- amination, and it is satisfactory to learn that all passed, the majority receiving the maximum marks. The examiner stated that he had never examined candidates who had been prepared so efficiently.

WATTLESBORO. PI,F,Stl.-ITATIO-On Friday week the members of the ambulance class which has been conducted with such marked success by Dr Bradshaw, were presented with certificates awarded by the St. John Ambulance Association. The class was recently examined by Dr Packer, Cressage. To show their appreciation of the painstaking care their instructor had taken, the members determined to present, him with some token of their gratitude, which took the form of a handsome brass table lamp, and Miss Hayward was deputed to make the presentation. In asking the Doctor's acceptance of the lamp she said she wished on behalf of the class to thank him for the great trouble he had taken for then, and said how grateful they were for the pains he had taken.- Dr Bradshaw assured them he was highly gratified and pleased with their generous appreciation of his efforts. He was abundantly recompensed fcr his work by the splendid results of the examination. He begged them to receive his heartfelt thanks for the beautiful present, which he should value very greatly.

LLANFYLLIN. VESTRY MEETING. A vestry meeting was held in the Parish Room on Thursday night at which the Rector, the Rev H. Jones, presided. The accounts of the charities of the Parish for the past year, audited by Mr W. Rees Roberts, were pro. duced and unanimously passed, on the motion of Mr R. H. Jones seconded by Mr J. Deam. THE MYLLIN CHOIR.-The question of preparing for the Powys Provincial Eisteddfod was considered at a well-attended meeting held in the Town Hall last week, and after some discussion, in which Messrs S Bryan, hon. sec., T Price, D T Davies, Miss F E Davies, Messrs James Lee, R A Bryan, Richard Evans, and others took part, it was decided to hold weekly practices. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS—TUESDAY. Before Messrs C. R. Jones, (Mayor), and John Jones. OPEN DURING PROHIBITED HOURS. P.S. Meredith charged James Lee, Coffee House, Llan- fyllin, with keeping his refreshment house open during prohibited hours on January 27, and also with allowing his house to be used for dancing contrary to the by-laws in force in the borou,-h. P.S. Meredith said he visited the Coffee House about 12 o'clock on the evening of January 27 and found that a dance was being held there. He called defendant's attention to the matter, aud he replied that he was not aware that he was doing wrong. Defendant was not in the habit of keeping open after hours. In regard to the second charge, the police did not wish to press it, as it was the first case of the kind that they had had.—Defendant said he was very sorry, but he did not know that he was breaking the by-laws.riie Mayor said he must close at 11 o'clock, for the first offence he would be tined 2s 6d and costs 8s. They would dismiss the second charge on payment of costs 8s. -1r John Jones asked defendant whether any games were played at his hoiise.Defeiidaiit said billiards were played tfiei-e.Mi- J. Jones: Any- thing else P—Defendant: Yes, rings.—The Mayor: That is very objectionable.-Defendaut said they did not play for money.—Mr John Jones said attention had been drawn to this before and notice was given some time ago to stop these games in the puolic houses.—P.S. Meredith said they had been stopped.—-Mr W. A. Pughe, Magistrates' Clerk, said any game might be played for money for that matter, there was not the slightest harm in the game itself. TII: SHEEP SCAB REGULATIONS.—P.C. R. 0. Jones charged David Ridge, farm bailiff, Tygwyn, Llanfihangel, with exposing one ram for sale at Llanfyllin fair without the necessary certificate.— Defendant pleaued guil ty. Fined Is and 8s costs. SCHOOL BOARD CONCERT. The annual concert in connection with the Llan- fyllin School Board was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening (last week), when there was a good attendance. The children were in good form and under the leadership of the master, lir J. Pen tyre h Williams, and with the help of the teaching staff they gave an excellent account of themselves. The platform was nicely decorated with evergreens and flowers, kindly lent by Mr J. Lomax of Bodfach. Mr C. H" Jones, Mayor of Llanfyllin, presided, and delivered a short address. The following program me was adlllirabl. sustained; Pianoforte duet, "Fruits and Flowers," Annie May Lloyd and Blodwen Ellis; part, song, "When the heart is young," Scholars; action song, Merry little Soldiers," Scholars; pianoforte duet, Kelvin Grove," Percy Hughes and Sidney Williams; song, "Sick Dolly," Scholars; recitation, Nelly's Shi!ling," Martha Mabel Jones and Myfanwy Lloyd song, The Village Blacksmith," Scholars; recitation, "Ole Bull's Christmas" dialogue, Old maids matched characters" M Watkins, C H Williams, Edith Price, A M Lloyd, D Thomas, Blodwen Ellis, David Edwards, Sidney Williams and Percy Hughes part song, "Niht Bells.'1 The second part of the programme was taken up by the Cantata The White Garland," which was given in an admirable manner by the scholars. The following is a list of the prize winners:- Annie May Lloyd, Jane Ellen Evans, Bessie Jones, Emmanuel Arthur Jores 412, Thomas Evans 411 Sarah Lizzie Evans, David Rowland Evans, John Thomas Evans, Ernest Edward Jones 410, John Richard Jones 409, George Wooding 408, William Henry Edwards 407, John Davies, Ellen Sydney Jones, Walter Melton Jones 405, Edward Harris 404, Catherine A Roberts 403, Catherine A Bennett 402, Edward Davies 401, Robert Davies 399, Richard Maurice Evans 396, Edith Myfanwy Lloyd 395, David Edward Davies, Sarah Hannah Jones, Francis Arthur Jones 393, David Edwards 392, Catherine Ann Evans, John Hughes, Edith Jones 391, Jennie Jones 390, Henry Davies, John Evans, Richard David Jones 388. Benjamin Josiah Bennett, Sarah Anne Edwards 387, Thomas Rees Davies, Edward Edwards, William Henrv Evans, William Morgan 386, James Samuel Goodwin, Mary Sophia Jones 385, Ernest Brown, 384, Polly Jones, Trevor Emrys Morgan, John Whitticase 383, Margaret Mary Evans, Mabel Catherine Jones 381, David Davies, Jos. Edwards 380, Percy Edward Hughes 379, Richard Roberts 378, Mary Ann Tudor 374, Wm David Hughes, Eliza Jane Humphreys 372, Rachel Evans 370, Maud Florence Davies, Hugh Hughes 367, Richard Henry Edwards360, Ella Owen 359, Jane Elizabeth Davies 354, Sarah Jane Lewis 352, Sarah Letitia Price 348, Edward Lloyd Jones 346, Margaret Ann Jervis 342, Jane Elizabeth Jones, David J Roberts, 337, John Henry Lloyd 332, John Oliver Jones 331, Margaret Jane Bennion 330, Haydn Rees Price 329, Ccsmo Llewelyn Jones 326, Geoige William Lloyd 325, David Edwards 322, Mary Jane Jones 319, Arnold Goowin Jones 318, Mabel Louisa Lloyd 313. TOWN COUNCIL.—TUESDAY. Present: Alderman C R Jones (mayor), Alder- men John Jones and Ellis Roberts, Councillors R H Jones, T B Jones, William Ellis, Evan Davies, John Ellis, Richard Evans, John Lloyd, Thomas Evans, J Pentyrch Williams and Edward Roberts, with Mr W A Pughe (clerk), Dr J Felix Jones (medical officer of health), and Mr David Lloyd (borough surveyor and inspector of nuisances). MISCELLANEOUS. Mr T P Blunt, Shrewsbury, wrote thanking the Council for appointing him as Public Analyst for the Borough of Llanfyllin and accepting the terms. —A circular was read from the Local Government Board, enquiring whether the area now liable to 6e rated to a highway rate was the same as that which was subject to that liability in 1895-6, and if not, what alterations had been made. The Clerk stated that matters remained as they were then.—It was decided to appoint a sub-committee to make the necessary preparations for the enquiry into the charities to be held shortly.-Mr G H Hutchins, county surveyor, wrote stating that the Council could have the use of the steam roller. The charge was 30s per day for three days, including driver, stoker, and fuel, &c.—Mr James P. Leche, Liver- pool, wrote forwarding the plans of the proposed alterations and new additional building in the rear of the Wynnstay Arms Hotel which were much needed.—The plans were approved. THE HEATIN3 OF THE TOWN HALL. On the proposition of Councillor Richard Evans, it was decided to appoint a committee to consider the best means of heating the Town Hall, the present arrangements being defective. NEW COUNCILLORS. The Clerk reported the election of Mr Joseph Roberts-, Pant, as Town Councillor in the place of the late Mr Thomas Roberts, Abernaint. THE STALLS OUTSIDE THE HALL. Councillor William Ellis drew attention to the stalls outside the Market Hall cn fair days and said that he thought they should not be allowed to remain there as they were a dangerous obstruction. —Alderman John Jones said he should not like to see them done away with. He was a. bit of a Tory in that respect.—No action was taken in the matter. REPORTS. The Finance Committee reported that the ex- penditure on the borough roads for the month was £29 17s 9d, being £ 1 5s 5d more than for the cor- responding month of last year.Couticillor William Ellis promised to submit a plan for lighting the street lanps.-The report was adopted.—The Quarries Committee reported that they believed a supply of good stone was obtainable from Tyntwll Quarry (which was abandoned some time ago owing to an accumulation of water) provided a proper drain is made to carry off the water. They recommended that with Mr Lomax's permission a drain be made and that Tyntwll Quarry be taken to instead of Penyffridd Quarry.— The report was tdol)te(I.-Tli, Urinal Committee recommended that a urinal be placed at the ea,t corner of Abel Bridge, at a cost not exceeding £ 5 10s, subject to the permission of the County Council and Mr Dugdaie that one be placed at the south-west corner of the National School yard, at a cost not exceeding £8 17s 6d, subject to the per- mission of the Trustees of the School; and that one be placed at the south-west corner of the Market Hall, at a cost of about C7 10s. The esti- mated cost did not include the cost of fixing.—The report was adopted. MARKET TOLLS. On the motion of Councillor R H Jones, seconded by Councillor Edward Roberts, it was agreed to let the Mar ket Tolls by auction. THE LIGHTING Of VEHICLES. Councillor R H Jones moved the adoption of bye- laws similar to those adopted by the County Council respecting the lighting of vehicles, with the omission of the words "if proceeding more quickly than at willing pace."—Alderman John Jones secoiii.i motion, which was carried. -Coun- cillor William Ellis thought farmers should be exempted. HORSE AND CART FOR THE BOROUGH. Councillor Richard Evans said he should like the Committee to consider the question of purchasing a horse and carr. It was -An important, matter and he moved ti ,tt the question be referred to a Com- mittee for coti sid erii tioti. Councillor William Ellis seconded the motion which was carried by 6 to 5. A DANGEROUS SPOT. Councillor John Lloyd drew attention to a dang, rous spot near the Bridge and he proposed that a rail or something should be put across to prevent cattle and pigs, &c., going into the river. Some cattle were nearly drowned there a short time ago.-Councillor Richard Evans said as it was a bridge approach the County Council should attend to it.-Councillor R H Jones moved that they ask for permission from the County Council to do it.- This was seconded by Councillor T B Jones and agreed to. t

MONTGOMERY. HIGHAM, Berriew Street, Welshpool, is now showing the latest and best form of Acetylene cycle Lamp. [Advt. w' FOOTBALL—A good game was played on the Dragon Meadow on Saturday, between the home team and Snailbeaeh, In the first half Montgomery pressed, and mainly through the efforts of () R Owen scored twice. A miskick by the home left back let in the visitors who scored, and at half- j time the record was Montgomery two, Snailbeaeh one. Both teams scored one in the second half, but the visitors pressed, and would have certainh but the visitors pressed, and would have certainh equalised but for the sturdy defence, T W Howaid and J Davies deserving special mention. Mr Tipping was a most impartial referee. ENGLAND'S NAVY.—At the meeting of the Mutual Improvement Society on Friday evening a paper was read by the High Sheriff, MrS D Frice-Davies, on the subject of "The need of a Na vy to England At the outset a letter was read from the Borough Member, Colonel Pryce-Jones, M P., who had been announced to preside, hnt was urifor: unately unable to attend on account of his Parliamentary duties. Alderman D Pryce was voted to the chair and introduced Mr Price-Davies, who was accompanied by Mrs Price-Davies and their soti.Nlt- Pji(- Davies, who was received with cheers, read an ex- cellent paper, which we hope to publish next week. In the debate which followed the Revs C P Thomas and Evan Evans, Messrs J McGavin, J Rowlands, W H Morris, Wm Evans, R Barber, W II Langford, E R James, R W Carter, and J E Tornley took part. Mr Price-Davies summed up the debate in a concise speech, and afterwards showed a most interesting series of views kindly lent by the Navy League. The views showed the various type of vessels in the Royal Navy and also ships of the French, Austriau. Russian, German, Japanese and American fleets. Mr C Salter manipulated the lantern, for the loan of which the Society were indebted to the Rev E W Brown. Hearty votes of thanks were given to Mr I'rice-Davies, the Chairman, the Rev E W Brown, and Mr Salter at the close. TOWN COUNCIL.—THURSDAY. Present: The Mayor (Alderman N W Fairies- Humphreys), Alderman W Jones, Councillors A Graham, R Evans, A Vaughau, C P Davies, T H George, and E R James, with the Town Clerk (Mr C S Pryce), the Surveyor (Mr W P Hole), and the Inspector (Mr R Tomley). BAILIFF'S PATCH. The Town Clerk said that Mr Morris had informed him that Miss Humphreys would give JE1 for the bailiff's patch provided that the land was untouched by the railway. The land was an acre and perch in extent and the railway would take very little of it.—The Council agreed to this. THE SCAVENGERS' CART. The Council discussed at length the provision of a scavengers' cart. Information as to the proce- dure in other towns was supplied by the Town Clerk.- Mr James questioned the advisability of purchasing a cart before the Council ascertained the cost at which the work of removal of the night soil could be done.—Mr C P Davies said Mr Vaughan who had raised the question, was putting the cart before the horse (laughter).—Mr Vaughan, aftei considerable discussion, moved that tenders be obtained for the removal of the night soil once a fortnight, the Council's men to help with the cart to be provided by the Council, also that the street sweepings be collected every Saturday evening.- Mr James seconded.—Carried. THE LIGHTING BY-LAW. The Mayor moved that the by-law of the County Council enforcing the lighting of vehicles be adopted for the borough.— Mr A Graham seconded. The motion was carried.—Mr Vaughan thought that since Montgomery was so near Shropshire all vehicles should be lighted.-fle noticed that in the County Council's by-law all vehicles going at a walking pace were exempt.—The Mayor said when he moved the resolution he never noticed that. He thought all vehicles should have liglits.Mi James 5ai(r the question had been very well thrashed out at the County Council, and he could not see why the members wished to depart from that by-law. The borough should be placed on the same footing as the county.—The Mayor said he felt strongly in the matter. The road to the station, one of the most travelled roads in the county, was only just out of Shropshire, and he had had very many narrow shaves on a dark night in consequence of carts going at a walking pace with- out lights. Such carts were more dangerous than a trap.—Mr Vaughan said that as the motion had been carried he would give notice to rescind it.— The Town Clerk said the resolution could be with- drawn by consent.—This was done, and Mr Vaughan moved that the Montgomery County Council by-law, omitting the words "shall if pro- ceeding more quickly than at a walking pace," be adopted.—The motion having been seconded, Mr James moved as an amendment that the by-law be adopted without alteration.—No one seconded, and the motion was carried. MONTGOMERY CHARITIES. On a communication from the Clerk of the County Council respecting the Charities Enquiry, Mr James moved that the Town Clerk procure all the information he could of the different charities in the town.—Agreed. NON-COUNTY BOROUGHS. The Town Clerk was instructed to report on a draft bill prepared for the Non-County Boroughs' Association to be presented to Parliament with a view of doing away with several of the disadvan- tages under which the Non-County Boroughs had been placed by the Local Government Acts. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.—THURSDAY. Before the Mayor (Alderman Fairles Humphreys) the ex-Mayor (Mr A Graham). Messrs E R James, A G Montford, and R Jones. SCHOOL CASE.—Evan Eva.is, of Princes street, was summoned by Mr R Tomley for the irregular attendance of his child Walter.—The case was adjourned for defendant to have the opportunity of obtaining a labour certificate. "TowxKR" IN TROUBLE.-Ellis Roberts sum- moued Hannah Evans, of Pwll, for not keeping a dangerous dog uri(lerpt-opereotitrol.-CouiplaiiiaDt said that on the 21st December his son was sent by him to Montgomery. When the boy returned there were marks of a dog's bite on his cheek. Witness took him to Dr Moreton, who cauterised the wound. He went to see the defendant but she pushed him out and her sister went to look for the fire irons, revolver, and other instruments of death." Ellis Roberts, juuior, said it was Towzer," a dog belonging to Miss Evans, which bit him. It was in the road and he did not tease it. Miss Evans took him in the house and put salt in his face, gave him a penny and a piece of cake and told him if anyone asked him what was the matter to say the toothache."—Miss Evans, who elected to give evidence on oath, said she dressed the boy's face and denied telling him to say it was the toothache. Her sister did not threaten boy's father with the revolver, but they had to turn him out by force because he would not go away.- In cross-examination by complainant slle said that the dog had bitten a Mr Rowlands, a surveyor, but he teased him. She did not know that he had also bitten a boy named Sidney Jones and another named Wm. Davies.—The Bench decided that the dog was a dangerous animal, and ordered defendant to keep it under proper control. COUNTY SESSIONS.—THURSDAY. Before the same Justices. SCHOOL CASE-Air R Tomley summoned four parents for the non-attendance of their children at school, and fines were inflicted as follows NVm Lewis, Rolver, 5s; Wm Evans, Cwmcae, 2s 6d Richard Harris, Castlewright, 2s 6d SamuellJames, Little Rhisren, 2s 6d. In the three latter cases the Bench promised the defendants' to remit the fines if the attendance improved. 0

MONTGOMERYSHIRE STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE. • A meeting of the Standing Joint, Committee was held yesterday at the Town Hall, Welshpool, Captain M vtton, presiding. There were also pre- sent Captain II O Johnes, Messrs Edward Jones, J Thompson Williams, R E Jones, J R Pryse, Richard Rees, C J Newell, Richard Lloyd, VV Theodore, C Whitley Owen, G Kempster, R 0 Perrott, with the Clerk, Mr G D Harrison, the County Surveyor, Mr G A Hutchins, Deputy Chief Constable Mr E Crowden, and Mr R Powell, Clerk's Office. STATISTICS OF CRIJIE. The Deputy Chief Constable on behalf of the Chief Constable, reported that the number of in- dictable offences for the quarter ending December 31st last was 18, the number discovered 14, the number proceeded against for the same 22. Of these one was committed for trial, one discharged, and 20 dealt with. summarily. The value of pro- perty stolen was £ 7 8s 9d, and recovered X3 lis. The number of persons proceeded against for non- indictanle offences was 266. Of these 51 were dis- charged, orders made on 27, and 188 convicted. There was a decrease of 16 in uon-indictahie offences as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year, which were principally in cases of drunkenness and highway offences. The annual Government returns for the year 1898, showed a decrease of eight crimes committed, and reported to the police with the returns of the previous year, and an increase of 34 in persons pro- ceeded against of non-indictable offences prin- cipally in offences against the Contagions Diseases Animals Act. During the quarter 4,284 tramps were noted at the Workhouses and lodging houses by the police, this being a decrease of 60 as compared with the. corresponding period last year. The death of P.C. Hugh Jones (Lianbrynmair) took place on the 23rd ult. The amount ol gratuity which the committee had the power to grant his widow was £ 31 3s 6d. On the receipt of a medical certificate from the chairman of the committee respecting the Chief Constable's illness he had taken over the duties from the 4th instant, rue Chairman said that when he heard of the Chief Constable's illness he obtained a medical certificate and appointed Mr E. Crowden to take up the duties.—Mr Richard Lloyd said he saw the Chief Constable the previous evening and he was much improved.—On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Richard Lloyd, it was agreed to grant the widow of the deceased police constable the gratuity of zC36 3s 6d —Replying to Mr Thompson Williams, D.C.C. Crowden said the vacancy had been filled. THE MACHYNLLETH POLICE STATION SITE DIS- APPROVAL OF THE TOWNSPEOPLE. The County Surveyor submitted a sketch of the new site of the Police Station at Machynlleth to- gether with a plan, ground plau and upper floor plan of the proposed buildings which he estimated to cost £ 1,500. In connection with this a memorial containing 104 signatures from the townspeople of Machynlleth was read. The memorialists who said they were deeply concerned in all matters affect- ing the welfare of the tc wn, strongly disapproved of the site near the Railway Station and urged in support of their objection that the voice of the justices and the local authorities was not obtained before entertaining the proposed site, that the site was inconvenient to the justices, police and the public, and that the cost of purchase and of excavation of foundation would entail a heavy expense. They suggested that the site of the present police station would be more convenient for a new police station and magistrates' room than th9 proposed site and could be completed at less expense to the county.—Mr Kempster asked what was the object in removing from the present building and erecting a station in another part of the town. Could it not be rebuilt ?-The Chairman said that the actual reason was that the cells and the part of the town where the police station was situated had been condemned by the Inspector, and in consequence of it being at the extreme end of the town it was in an inconvenient situation to build a new police station. Referring to the niemorial, the Chairman said that one of the justices was a member of the Committee. He knew everything that had gone on at the meeting and they were particularly careful to plaee one of the justices on the Committee to give the voice of the justices in the neighbourhood on that matter. He could not imagine a better site both for the police, the justices and the public. Some of the justices came by train and the proposed police station was close to the railway station. If che Committee recollected some time ago there was something about the police being at the station on the look- out for pickpockets. The police would now be near to the Railway station and if they had to take away a prisoner by train they would be saved time and trouble. He quite disapproved of what the memoralists said as to the cost of purchase and of excavation entailing a heavy expense. After giving an account of the Committee's endeavours to obtain a site without any success until they fixed upon the present one the Chairman said there were, undoubtedly, some more reasons that the memoralists had for not approving of the site. In the first place they lost the Committee as tenants of the Town Hall because they intended to build a magistrates' room and in the second place he thought they had some site of their own which they. wanted the Committee to purchase (laughter). But the site was purchased now and the plans were about to be submitted for approval. Their cry was too late. He conscientiously believed the site chosen to be a good one, and the memorialists would find it so in the long run.—Mr Thompson Williams admitted he was in favour of this at the commence. ment but he waived his objections in deference to those gentlemen who were better acquainted with the town than he was. But he had noticed that morning on a site he objected to when it came forward for approval that there was erected a Bridewell between two educational establishments as if a Bridewell followed education. It should be in close proximity to a public house not a school. He was afraid it ould be the same in Machynlleth. He was told also that there would have to be an excavation something like seventeen feet deep. He did not know the actual distance of the site from the town, but he certainly would not pass any. thing that would cause inconvenience to police officers doing their dnty. He thought it his duty to say what he said in regard to the Llanfyllin site that the station should be in the centre of the town and not close to the eyes of the young children of the two schools, familiarising their minds in the brutal actions of the drunkard (hear, hear).—Mr R. Rees said he had been asked by the Urban Council to support the memorial. He had nothing to add to what he had said at former meetings. The question was an old one, and after recounting the history of the movement he remarked that previous to the last meeting of the committee the memorialists had made no objection. In reply to Mr Thompson Williams the committee, he might say, had done everything they possibly could do to secure the best site, but, they had failed to secure one in the centre of the town, not giving a big price for it.Mr Kempster agreed with Mr Rees in his last remark and could not see how the memorialists could blame the committee, who valued the ratepayers' pockets (hear, hear).—The County Surveyor said there wa" no question of a 17 feet excavation. It would amount to no more than any ordinary excavation. He strongly recom- mended the site on the ground that it was one of the best building sites in Machynlleth. He did not know what the justices or the police wanted, but he was sure the people from outside the town would prefer to have it near the station than by the Workhouse. Replying to Mr R E Jones the Sur- veyor said the site was distant from the town 400 yards.-inir Theodore said what he did not under- stand about the matter was this. For some years they had been discussing this and representatives had often been going down to Machynlleth to pur- chase laud. Could all this have been carried on without the lIaowledge of the people of Machyn- lleth. It. was strange that so long as the committee were treating for land costing from X500 to £ 700 they got no memorial, yet when the price was reduced to X240 a memorial came along. The memorialist? came too lace in the day. It the com- mittee listened to them they would have two sites on then hands, unless the memorialists were willing to take the one objected to (ltugliter).-Alr Lloyd thought the committee should iuform the memoria- lists that the committee had done all they could in regard to this site, and if they had petitioned earlier the committee would have been willing to consult the wishes, so far as possible, of the towns- people and the resident justices, but now that the site was bought, the committee had no alternative but to proceed with the matter. This suggestion was put in the form of a motion and carried, and the plans were referred to a sub-committee consist- ing of the Chairman, Major Honsall, Mr R E Jones, and Mr R Rees, with full pjvver to adopt the plans, and submit them to the Home Secretary and the Pris jn Authorities for appoval. THE PAY OF POLICE. In reference to a resolution of the Committee adopting the increased scale of pay for the County Police force, the Home Secretary wrote that the rate of 28s per week, suggested for constables who had completed 10 years, was 7d more a week in excess of the minimum rate now allowed for sergeants-an anomaly which appeared to be due to some oversight which in the opinion of the Home Secretary might be removed by a revision of the scale. After a conference between the members of the Sub-Committee, Mr R Lloyd proposed that they fix the scale for sergeants according to the scale laid duwn by the Home Secretary, namelv, on appointment 29s 2d, after two years 30s 4i, after five years 31s 61, afrer eight years 32s 8d.—Mr Thompson Williams seconded the motion, which was carried. In reply to th-- Chairman, the police officer* present expressed their satisfaction at the scale fixed.

-+- PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT OSWESTRY. At the Guildhall, Oswestry, on Tuesday morning Lieutenant Colonel Albert C Smith, R.E., Local Government Board Inspector, held an inquiry into applications made by the Oswestry Town Council and Rural Parish Council to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow money for carrying out certain works. There were present the Mayor (Dr W Aylrner Lewis), Aldermen Spaull and W Fletcher Rogers; Councillors E Bremner Smith, R Daniel, Plimmer, E Roberts, T Poole, S Lloyd, G Perks, J Maclardy, W H Lacon, Thompson, Martin, S Parry Jones, the Town Clerk (Mr J Parry-Jones), the Deputy Town Clerk (Mr W Jackson) the Borough Surveyor (Mr G W Lacey) Clerk to the Rural Parish Council (Mr D Roberts junr). Messrs W H Worrall, W Williams, T W Morris, T Hnghes, Thomas, the Rev N Ogilvy, and Mr Flux (Trefonen). The first application inquired into was one by the Oswestry Town Council for sanction to borrow £ 800 and by the Rural Parish Council for £ 300 for the purposes of their joint burial ground.— Mr J Parry Jones, town clerk, and clerk to the Joint Committee of the Burial Board, said the Joint Committee was formed under the Act of 1894, and consisted of seven members appointed by the Urban Council and fonr appointed by the Oswestry Rural Parish Council. They had acquired the Cemetery in 1862, and the debt incurred in its construction had been paid off. The Committee unanimously decided that it was necessary that land should be purchased for ex- tending the cemetery, and a provisional contract had been entered into under which it was proposed to purchase 3% acres and 18 perches of land adjoining the present cemetery. The site had been approved by the Home Secretary, and he handed in the approval. The average number of burials during the pnst ten years was 174 per annum, and space for 540 burials only remaiued, equal to a period of -about three years. The third class space however would be filled in about eighteen months. The entire population of the district was about 14,000 the ratetable value of the Urban district was C59,786 and of the rural parish district £ 46,164, gross or X,34,023 and 928,311 respectively net. The amount required for the work was £ 1,100 and the Committee thought that E800 was a fair proportion for the urban district to pay and X300 for the rural district. Mr Parry-Jones said he had had a letter from the rector of the ecclesias- tical parish of Trefonen, .which he had promised to read to the Inspector. He read the letter which was as follows [ write to ask you if you will kindly inform Lieut. Colonel Albert C Smith, R.E., Locat Government Boaid Inspector, on Tuesday next that the area of Tre- fonen Burial Board is independent of the Oswestry Joint Burial Committee and therefore should incur no responsibility in regard to the proposed land. We cannot get the Oswestrv Rural Parish Council to see things as the Local Government Board and ourselves see them." Mr Parry Jones said he re- plied to that letter stating that the question in dispute would be one for themselves to settle.—The Inspector said he had also received a letter from the Rev G Williams.—Alderman Spaull gave evi- dence as to preparing the estimate, and said it would not be necessary to lay ont all the money at present.—Mr D Roberts, Clerk to the Rural Parish Council, made an application on behalf of his Council for sanction to borrow X300 towards the extension ef the cemetery. He produced the minutes of the Council, containing the resolution passed on the subject, a copy of which had been forwarded to the Local Government Board.—Mr R Daniel, a member of the Joiat Committee appointed by the Town Council, also gave evidence. — Mr Thos Hughes spoke against the application on behalf of the Trefonen Burial Board. He said that Trefouen had a burial ground of its own, and the district was rated for it. The town cemetery was almost exclu- sively used by the urban district, and he did not think one body from Trefonen parish had been buried there. Moreover the cemetery was 2 miles away from the nearest part of Trefonen parish and 4 miles from the furthest part of the parish. He did not see why that district should be rated twice for the same purpose. They aheady paid towards the Oswestry cemetery and now they wanted them to pay in respect of the extension. He was afraid some of them would go to gaol before they paid it (laugliter).- In reply to Mr Parry-Jones, Mr Hughes said if the parish had to pay 2d and not £2 per annum towards the proposed extension they would object on the question of principle. In further reply he said that an application had been made to the Parish Council but unfortunately many of the members of that Council were more interested in the town than in the country (laughter). The second application of the Council was then inquired into, namely an application for sanction to borrow £ 1,200 for the purpose of purchasing, draining and fencing the recreation ground.—The Town Clerk said the population of the town was considerably over 9,000 and the rateable value was on the increase. The land it was proposed to purchase was situated in a thickly populated district, which was still growing. The Town Clerk having read the resolution of the Council agreeing to purchase the ground, the Borough Surveyor gave evidence as to the estimate of the former surveyor (Mr Wynne Roberts) for fencing &c.—The Mayor said the statements made were correct.—The application for sanction to borrow z6500 for purchasing the Science and Art School buildings was next taken.- TLe Town Clerk gave a history of the growth of the classes and said the Science and Art Department intimated that they would not recognise the school until better accommodation was provided. Thereupon the Council agreed to purchase the old British School for C475, which had been altered at a cost of X652 to fit it for the purposes of a Science and Art School. The School, he added, was opened on Thursday by Lady Margaret Ormsby Gore. The County Council had given X200 towards the school, and otiter donations amounted to X250, leaving a balance of iE677 to be provided. The Council only sought to borrow £ 500, because they believed other donations would be obtained.-Councillor Bremner Smith, hon. secretary to the Science and Art School for 15 years, corroborated the Town Clerk, and said the number of pupils at the school was 246.— The next to be considered was the application for sanction to a loan of zC400 towards putting the gymnasium into proper repair.—The Town Clerk said, the gymnasium was erected in 1897 at a cost of zEI,600, and was vested in trustees. It was: found difficult to carry on the class, and finally, owing to lack of funds, the building had got out of repair. A wish was expressed in the town that the Council should take it over, and the trustees acquiescing to this, the Council took it over at the end of last year and agreed to re-roof it and have other repairs carried out. A committee had been formed to carry on the gymnasium.—Councillor S Parry- gymilag Jones, chairman of the gymnasium committee, said he considered that the estimated sum would be sufficient for putting the gymnasium in proper order. The class was attended by nearly 100 young men, and the grammar school with nearly 100 scholars, also held classes there. As soon as the gymnasium was repaired it was intended to engage an instrnctor. He believed the income would be sufficient to carry on the gymnasium in future.— The enquiry closed with a vote of thanks to the Inspector proposed by Alderman Spaull, seconded by Councillor Bremner Smith. ♦

41 V. ibd& R. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALEC BORDERERS. COMPANY ORDERS. "B" COMPANY.—The Company will parade at 7.30 p m. on Thursday next, 2nd March, in drill order with leggings, at the Armoury, to March to Dolfor. Great coats will be worn if wet. The buglers will attend. C. WADS WORTH, Captain, Commanding" B" Co, 5th V. B. S. W.E. C COMPANY. The Company will parade on Tuesday, 28th inst, at 8 p.m. Dress, pldn clothes with side arms. LENNOX NAPIER, Captain. Commanding C Company 5th V.B. South Wales Borderers. February 25th, 1899.

On Monday evening the Town Hall, Welshpool, will be occupied by a strong company of artistes will he occupied by a strong company of artistes under the management of Mr Rothbury Evans, who was a great favourite in Welshpool during his iast visit, and we think this time will be no exception to the rule, especially as he is bringing us The Three Musketeers" that is proving such a gigantic success in London at the present time, and accord- ing to Mr Evans' advertisement in another column he is going to play at popular prices. Oswestry will be visited on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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PREACHEitS FOR TO-MORROW. NOTE.—Information for this list is invited. It is supplied in every case when it is commanicateril to us. ABERYSTWTTH.-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 6 p.m. Holy Trinity Church, near Raiiway Station, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Presby- terian Church, Bath street, 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. English Baptist Church, 6 p.m., Mrs J Dann, Oxford NEWTOWN.—Llanllwchaiarn, 11 a.m. aad 3 p.m. All Saints, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. English Calvhi- istic Methodist, Crescent, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Primitive Methodist, Park Street, lt).30 a.m. and 6 p.m. English Congregational 11 a.m. and 6 p.uL, Professor Lewis, Brecon College. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m., and 6 p.m. MONTGOMKRT.—St Nicholas, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev E W Brown. Presbyterian, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wesleyan, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr E Evans. BIEEIEW.—Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 (Welsh) and 6.30 p.m. Revel. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30p.m., Mr W Newman James. Providence, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Mr R W Carter. WIC LSH POOL.- Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Rev J Tesseyman. Presbyterian, 10. 30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Rev G 0 Evans, Llanymynecb. Congregational Church, 11 a.m. and 6-30 p.m., Rev D. B. Evans. Baptist, Rev T. Rowson. Primitive Methodist, 11 a.m., Mr Geo. Crowe, and 6-30 p.m., Rev J Wilson. Welsh Independent, High Street, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 and 6.30 p.m., Rev D. Morgan. OSWFSTRT.-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, 10.46 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Presbyterian, Oswald road, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev E Parry, Newtown. Seion Chapel, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev W C Jones, Rehoboth. Wesleyan Methodisi, 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., Rev J J Poynter.

ABERYSTWYTH FIRE BRIGADE ENQUIRY. HOW THE FIREMEN PRACTISED. The enquiry into the conduct of the Fire Brigade was continued on Monday evening at the Corpora- tion offices, when Councillor T. E. Salmon again presided. There were also present Councillor D. C. Roberts (mayor), Alderman Peter Jones, Councillor R. J. Jones, Councillor Peake (captain of the Brigade), Mr Howell Evans (chief-constable), the firemen and witnesses.—The Chairman said that he bad had occasion that night week to draw attention to the conduct of the Fire Brigade on the previous Saturday evening. After the statement made by Captain Peake the Committee thought it wou'd he wiser to have an enquiry to investigate the facts. He only hoped that the enquiry would be satisfactory to the Brigade and to the committee. —The Chairman then requested tbao; the men should leave the room which they did.—After some consultation the committee reconsidered, and the whole of the Brigade together with the witnesses were called in.-The first witness called was the Chief Constable who told the committee that be had nothing to say beyond the fact that he saw the crowd in the Square, but he did not see any of the disturbance.—The Chairman Any question to ask ? —Captain Peake I walked with you up to the corner of Great Darkgate street ? Yes.—P.S. Phillips: First of all I heard the hooter between 9-30 and twenty to ten. I went down and found the Square full of people, and I should fancy that there were 1,500 people there all happy. I understood there was no tire and as I did not anticipate any breach of the peace I re- I turned to Great Darkgate street. About ten past ten standing at the junction of Great Darkgate street and No"th parade, I saw a stampede in the crowd and returned to the plncp. The crowd was very excited and I saw two firemen rushing front the crowd. One disappeared before I got up, but the other I knew to be William Roberts. I per- suaded him to go down to the fire station and after some time he wen,riie Cfjairiiiaii Was the crowd orderly ? Perfectly, in the first I)la(-e but they were excited on the second occasion that I went down and were backing away from Roberts. -Councillor Jones: What was the cause of this? I cannot say. Roberts was rushing at, them. He was excited and possibly in an advanced state of j drunkeuness. I did not see any one of the specta- tors under the influence of drink. — Captain Peake has made a statement that the constables did not j do their duty and did not assist the Brigade ? Unfortunately I had no chance because we never have been called upon to peforin any duty at Brigade practice. Finding no fire I did not antici- pate any I)t-eicii of the petee.-Do you attach any fault to the spectators ? No.—Did you see the hose ? I saw no tiose at all. There was a gap of fifteen minutes between my first and second visit. -Wha.t was the conduct of the Brigade P I only saw two.—Captain Peake That was after the hose was coupled up? Yes. Then you can say nothing as to what occurred previously? No.— Councillor Jones Wjlat were the two firemen doing when you saw them ? They were in the crowd and the crowd was making way for them.—Did you see anything wrong with the Brigade ? The third time that I came dawn with the Chief Constable I met James Jenkins and he was under the influence of drink. I went after him fearing a row.- Was a constable on duty the whole of that time ? Yes, Jones was ,there,-CapL P.ake: Did you see Jenkins walking up with me and the Chief Constable? I cannot Ray. -CoullcilIor Jones: The statement made by Captain Peake at the last meeting shows clearly that you did not do your duty.—Captain Peake: I know that Sergeant Phillips was not there at the time. Allow me to put you straight. — Alderman Jones I think that we had better have the statement iirst without comment.—Councillor Jones I have a right to ask a question.—Captain Peake And I have a right.— Alderman Jones: We can narrow it down very much. The statement made by Capt Peake at the last meeting to the effect that he saw two con- stables standing at the back of the crowd doing nothing was now read by the Chairman.—Capt Peake: Yes; I saw Sergt Phillips and Constable Jones standing at the corner of Chalybeate street. —P.S. Phillips: I came straight to the middle of the crowd upon my second visit and advised Roberts to go down. Afterwards I met Jones.— The Mayor: Why did you desire Roberts to go down out of the crowd ? Because it was nearing a breach of the peace, the crowd was excited and ha was making for them. He had forgotten him- self entirely. Councillor Peake Then you did not see any breach of the peace taking place ? No actual breach. Fireman Roberts: Did I not complain to you about Jones jumping at my throat? No.—Fireman Jenkins: Citn you prove I was (rank P I did not say you were drunk.—Fireman Jenkins I only drank three glasses of beer all day.—The next witness was P.C. Jones, who said that when he heard the alarm lie hurried down to the station where he saw Capt Peake. He asked if there was a fire and Capt Peake replied It is alright there is no fire." He went back to the police station and when in Chaly- beate street he heard the cry of fire, and turning saw the Brigade doing something in the square, and in a few minues the water was turned on in the direction of Chalybeate street. The water fell on the crowd, and the stream of water was turned to Railway Terrace. He pushed his way through the crowd to Capt Peake. The crowd was excited and hooted. The water was stopped. He saw a man Reeves standing alone saturated in water. This man was speaking to Capt Peake, but witness did not know what transpired, but the whistle sounded and the Captain gave an order to Fireman Jenkins, and the full force of the water was turned on to Reeves. Fireman Roberts then came up and was cursing and swearing at him, and kept at it until the end. The water was stopped again, and there was more hooting from the crowd, but it was put on again and this for four times, after the first time the water was delivered right straight upon the crowd. When he called Captain Peake's attention to it the latter replied, We must have practice." In a short time the crowd made a rush and Reg. Worthiugton took bold of the hose and threatened tto hit anyone, and afterwards took hold of the cross keys. He again spoke to Captain Peake and he replied that he was going to take the men down. Then it was found that the hose was cut in two or three places. Ultimately Sergt Phillips came through. Roberts was certainly under the influence of drink, and so J was James Jenkins. Reg. Worthington was in a most excited state, but of the other men he had nothing to say. One of the brigade drew his hatchet. A great many people were saturated with water including iii tn self.- Captain Peake: Were you near when the hose was cut?—I was in the middle of the crowd from beginning to end. As to being at the back of the crowd I was in the centre of it and spoke to you twice.—Councillor Jones The water was put on three times after you spoke ? Yes.—Was the water on the Board School at ail ? I did not see it-By Captain Peake: I did not, see any breach of the peace.—Did you see firemen knocked over ? No.—The Mayor (to Capt Peake) Do you say that the hose was cut before the water was put on ? Captain Peake No.—The Chairman: Any member want to ask a question P-Fireman Worthingto i said he did and explained that when he came back with a second piece of hose, and whilst on the ground putting the hose right he was kicked and shoved, and he then picked up the hose.—The Mayor: Had the water been turned on when they shoved you? Yes, and the length of hose cut.- The Mayor (to P.C. Jones) Did you hear any strong language used by the Brigade ? Roberts used very strong language to me, and so did Jenkins.—Fireman Jenkins Yes, I said you ought to be ashamed because you were not doing your duty.—The Mayor: You did not hear anything of the others? No; of course Worthington acted like a madman when the water was put un.-P.C. Powell said that he Saw Jenkins turn the water on to P.C. Jones, Worthington taking hold of an iron bar and T. Edwards drawing his hatchet. Wor- thington also got hold of the hose and swung it round his head, and then his brother took him away.—Captain Peake As I told you before, I did not notice.these little incidents.-You did not see anyone touch a fireman ? No.-Councillor Jones: Did you see the hose turned upon anybody ? Yes, on II.C. Jones.Fireman Jenkins: How could I keep it up when two or three were trying to get hold of it. --Captain Peake (to fireman T. Edwards) Did you draw your hatchet? Yes, sir, for my for my own protection.—Mr Reeves, a gentleman, who was present at the time and who got saturated toid the Council how it occurred. He spoke to Captain Peake that night and he replied I'm awfully sorry old man, but took at me." Witness replied You came down here to get wet, 1 did not." Just then the whistle sounded and be had another wetting. The water was turned on to him three times and he was drenched to the skin.— Captain Peake said that if anyone felt grieved at the conduct of the men he was bound to apologise. Councillor Jones A pity you did not say so at the last meeting.—Captain Peake Is it a fact that you have been approached to know whether you were go- ing take proceedings against me, or against the Brigade, or against the Corporation for a suit of clothes ? Yes, many.—By anyone in this room ? No, I may say that I do not intend to take proceedings.— Captain I'eake More pluck to you. Thank you Mr R eeves.—Mr Evans, reporter, also told the com- mittee how he was saturated with water whilst standing in Mill street.—Captain Peake said that the men were prepared to support the statement he made at the last meeting, and they were ready and willing to explain if there was anything wrong. Not one of the members of the Brigade would do anything without his orders, and during the ten years which they had been together they had attended 132 drills, 572 cleanings, 8journeys away, 27 Ri-E-s or called to fires, and 12 false alarms, and j during that time there had been no complaints.- The Chairman asked if Captain Peake could give him an instance of when a false alarm had been given at the same time as that on Saturday evening. —Captain Peake: Many times before you became connected with the Brigade.- Councillor Jones That is quite uncalled for.—The Mayor: What time Ai, nitlit ?-Cal)t Peake I have been on the Terrace at mid-night; with the hydrants and have had the escape out at eleven o'clock.-The Chair- man asked if it was necessary to use the hydrant for a false alarm.—Capt Peake. You make that remark in ignorance.—The Mayor Well answer it. —Councillor Jones I am surprised Mr Peake that you should act like thA-t.-Cal)t Peake: I made my statement and I adhere to it. If any of the men like to speak I take it they are entitled to do so.— The Chairman You admit that you gave the word of command to turn on the water.—Capt Peake Yes.—Councillor Jones Mr Peako admits it to- d.iy.-Capt Peake 1 did so before.—Councillor Jones But you said that the police did not do their duty. t do not blame the men at all Alderman Jones: Whether we blame them or not we ought to reserve our judgment—The committee then had the room clearea and considered their decision in private.

PERSONAL. Mr Niblett of Ashford, Kent, who has taken Llanerchydol Hall and grounds on a seven yearn' lease is expected to take up his residence at the Hall in a few weeks. Mr W. H. Hill, The Cottage, late agent for the Llanerchydol estate is succeeded by Mr Swetten- ham who formally acted in that capacity for the Leighton and Kerry estates. During the judging at the Shire Hoise Show at the Agricultural Hall on Wednesday Mr Edward Green, The Moors, one of the judges, was knocked down by one of the animals, which wa frightened by a noisy demonstration which accompanied one of the awards. While on the ground Mr Green narrowly escaped a kick from another mare. For. tunately be was not much injured, and remained in the ring and went on with his work. Lady Joicey arrived at Gregynog Hall from London on Thursday where she intends staying until Easter. The Earl of Powis has been re-elected the re- presentative of Wales on the Grand Council of the Primrose League.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Announced in our Advertising Columns. FEBRUARY. 27 Agricultural Lecture at Schoolroom, Berriew 27 Mr Rothbury Evans's Company at the Town Hall, Welshpool, 28 Mr Rothbury Evans's Company at the Victoria Hall, Oewestry. MARCH. 1 Mr Rothbury Evans's Company at the Victoria Hall, Oswestry, 1 St. David's Day Annual Banquet at the Talbot Hotel, Aberystwyth, 1 Important Sale of Leasehold Property by Mr R. K. Jenkins at the Talbot Hotel, Aberystwyth, 2 Llanidloes Horse Fair, 2 Public Meeting of the Llanidloes Farmers' Club at the Market Hall, Llanidloes, 3 Sale of Farming Stock, &c., at Brynairy, near Newtown, by Messrs Morris, Marshall & Poole, 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, 21 Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock, &c., at Caethro, near Welshpool, by Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole. APRIL. 3 North Cardigan Cob Improvement Society's Third Annual Show, 4 Entertainment at Berriew School, 6 A Miscellaneous Concert in aid of the Con- servative Club, at the Town Hall, Welshpool. JUNE. 23 Powis Provincial Eisteddfod at Llanfyllin. AUGUST. 3 Grand Bazaar at Garth in aid of new School at Maesmawr, 9, 10 and 11, Llanbadarn Church Bazaar at the Old Assembly Rooms, Aberystwyth, 24 Carno Agricultural and Horticultural Show, 31 Montgomery and District Horticultural Show. SEPTEMBER. 14 Welshpool Shire and Hackney Horse Show.

BIRTHS, MA Mil AGES DEATHS BIRTH. THOMAS—February 23rd, at Bank Buildings, Little Sutton, Cheshire, the wife of Richard Thomas, draper, laLe of Welshpool, of a daughter. DEATHS. HUGHES—February 18th, at Chester Asylum, Eliza Hughes, (nee Ashton) late of Wplshpoo1, aed 69 years. HOWELLs-February 21st, at Halfway House, John Howells, Blacksmith, aged 48. IN MEMO HI AM. In Affectionate Remembrance of John Thomas (son of William and Margaret Breeze, of Cambrian Cottage, Buttington), who died February 22nd, 1898, aged 36. One year has gone but none can tell, How deep we love him, and how well, Christ loved him too, and thought it best, To take him home, with Him to rest. lione but not forgotten by his sisters M. J. & M. H. In loving memory of our dear mother, Margaret Middleton, who died February 26th, 1897. S.M. We shall hear her voice in the Lamb's new song, Her steps in the couns of gold, And the s-ame sweet smile on her glorified face, Will sivak of our Mother of old. S.M. Printed and published by SAMUEL SALTER at,d DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing Office, 21, Berriew Street, Welsbpool, in the County of Montgomery. Also published by J. DENLEY SPENCER, at. their Branch Office, Chalybeate St., Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan.- Febrnary 25, 1899.