The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

MACHYNLLETH. LITERARY SOCIETY.—On Monday evening at the weekly meeting of the Maengwyn Literary Society, a reading was given by Mr E W Rees and a paper on the Protestant Revival" was read by Miss Marpole. Amongst those who took part in the discussion were Messrs D Lloyd Jones, J Powell, J Yaughan, R LI Jones, Miss Ashton, and the Chair- man (the Rev W S Jones). POPLAR SQUARE CHAPEL. — On Friday evening a competitive meeting promoted for the benefit of the Sunday School children of the above chapel was held. The meetings are intended to assist in the preparation of the children for the examination of the annual Sunday School festival. Mr Richard Owen, awlyn, presided Mr W. P. Davies, Graig- fach, acted as conductor and the Rev W S Joues and Mr E. B. Morgan as ajudicators. Prizes were awarded to Edward Owen, Jennie Owen, Johnny Evans, Mary Evans, Charlie Ansley, Lewis Hum- phreys, and Margaret Owen. During the evening songs were given by Mrs Evans, (Pentre'rhedyn street), Miss Lloyd, B.A., Mr J. Roberts, and Mr George Williams. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. — The following is the list of persons nominated to fill the vacancies on the Machynlleth Rural District Council:—Cemmaes (1 seat), Ellis Hughes, Cem- mesbychan, old member; Darowen (1 seat), John Jones, Nantyddwystyll, farmer, new member; Llanbrynmair (2 seats), Evan Morris Jones, Cwm- penllydan, Rufus Owen, Tafolwern, G H Peate, Glanllyn, and W Pugh, Esgair; Penegoes (2 seats), Richard Hughes, tthosygarreg, Aberhosan, old member; and Lewis Lewis, Caehulon, new member. Withdrawals must take place on Tuesday at the latest and the election if any will take place on Saturday, 25th March. DINNER.— On Thursday evening at the Lion Hotel, the locomotive staff employed at the Cam- brian Railway Station, and numbering between 40 and 50, sat down to an excellent dinner. Mr R. L. Sangers occupied the chair, and Mr W. LI. Davies tlfe vice-chair. After doing justice to the good things provided the tables were cleared, and the rest of the evening was devoted to good fellowship. The toast of the" Queen and Hoval Familv" was loyally drunk, after which followed the RiHhop, Clergy and Ministers of all Denominations." With the toast of Army, Navy and Auxiliary Forces," the name of Sergr, Sangers was coupled. The next toast was the Cambrian Rail ways Company," and in proposing it the President said that a great altera- tion had taken place since the time he came there first about 23 years ago. At that time the loco- motive staff, including himself was five, and he was glad to see too that two of those were present, he referred tn Mr Tom Plumb and Mr Rd Jones. He couid say that a finer body of men than his present staff could not be found, they were always ready to do whatever work they were called upon to do, and at all times of day or night. He was proud of his black gang." He coupled the names of Mr W. LI. Davies and Mr James Rogers. Mr Davies, in responding, thanked them for invitiug him to be present that night, and speaking on behalf of the Tlaffic Department, he paid that the Cambrian men, and especially those stationed at Machynlleth, had proved themselves equal to visits from Royalty as well as David Jones" (the sea) at Borth. Born the Traffic and Locomotive Departments worked harmoniously together, and he was glad to testify that during the many years he had known Mr Sangers he always found him a straightforward and conscientious man.—Mr Rogers also acknow- ledged on behalf of the Locomotive Department.— The next item was a competition for the best speech on "Economy." There were four com- petitors and Mr John Jones proved himself the best. His arguments and proofs were quite con- clusive, and his speech throughout was the essence of economy. It is to he hoped that the successful competitor will economise the prize (a cigar).—The of the President and Vice-President was ac- corded musical honours. -A vote of thanks to the Committee was proposed by the President and sec by Mr D. p, Jones, and this again was re- ceived with musical honours.—Judging from the -effect last evening's dinner had upon two veteran bachelors, it is feared that the bachelor ranks will be snort of two before long. The musical items of the programme was contributed to bv Messrs J Owen, Richard Evans, T. Plumb, W. Hughes G. l-ixfiruy, VV Daviea W. LI. Davies and the Presi- dent, to Mr Lloyd Wynne Roberts' accompaniment on the harp—After the toast of The Host and Host and singing the National Anthem, the company separated, having spent an enjoyable evening.

V. R. 5Tn VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALES ij BORDERERS. I REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTENANT-COLONEL E. PRYCE-JONES, M.P., Com maudillll Headquarters, Newtown, 4th March, 1899. ENHOLMENT&.—The undermentioned having been enrolled at the Stations named are taken on the strength of the Battalion accordingly, posted to Companies and allotted regimental numbers as stated against, their names: D" Co., Mach- ynlleth, No 639 F. Griffin F Co., Towyn, No 640 J. L Williams, and No 641 W. Roberts. PARADES.—The Company parades at Towyn will till farther orders be on Monday and Thursdays, and the Recruits parades on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The parade for Recruits at Welshpool will be on Thursday instead of Wednesday. PItOMOTIo,i.-The Commanding Officer has been pleased to approve the following promotion in C Co., No 395 L-Corpl J. Niven to be Corporal. By order, C. WALKER, Captain, Adjutant 5tL V.B. South Wales Borderers. COMPANY ORDERS. A" Company will parade at the Armoury on Wednesday and Friday at 8-30 p.m. for Riflle Exercises. Dress: Plain clothes, side arms will be worn. W. E. PRYCE-JONES, Captain, Commanding "A" Co., 5th V.B. S.W.B.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Announced in our Advertising Columns. MAACH. 14, 15, 16 & 17, Sales of Porcelain, China and Earthenware at the Victoria Assembly Rooms, Oswestry, by Messrs Whitfield and Son, 15, 16 and 17, Frank Lloyd's Great Horse Sales at Wrexham, 16 Sale of Household Furniture at Brookside, Buttington, by Mr Thomas Morris, 16 Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock at Pen- y-Gelly, near Newtown, by Messrs Cooke Bros. 21 & 22, Sale of Household Furniture at St. Phillip's Hall, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, by Mr J. E. James, 21 Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock, &c., at Caethro, near Welshpool, by Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole, 23 Sale of Household Furniture at Caethro, near Welshpool, by Messrs Morris, Marshall & Poole 27 Sale of Live Stock, Ac., at the Barn Farm, Llandinam, by Mr L. P. Marshall, 31 Important Sale of Timber at the Bear Hotel, Newtown, by Messrs Cooke Bros. APRIL. 3 North Cardigan Cob Improvement Society's Third Annual Show, 4 Entertainment at Berriew School, 6 Service of Song at the Wesleyan Church, Newtown, 6 A Miscellaneous Concert in aid of the Con- servative Club, at the Town Hall, Welshpool. 12 Grand Evening Benefit Concert at the Assembly Room. Berriew, 13 Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock at the I Moat Farm, Manafon, by Messrs Cooke Bros. MAY. 6 University College of Wales, Aberystwyth Athletic Sports, 22 Montgomery Working Men's Conservative Club Annual Fete at Caerhowel. JUNE. 23 IJowis Provincial Eisteddfod at Llanfyllin. JULY. 15 to 22, 5th V. B. S. W. B., in Brigade Camp at Salisbury Plain, 27 Welshpool Show aud Fete in Powis Castle Park. A u C- r L-, T. 3 Grand Bazaar at Garth in aid of new School at Maesmawr, 8 Annual Inspection of 5th S. W. B., at Newtown, 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.

Brums, MAR,HI A GES q" DEATHS DEATH. JONES—March 5th, at Castle Street, Montgomery, Richard Edward Jones, aged 22 years. Printed and published by SAMUEL SALTER arid DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing Office, 21, Berriew Street, Welshpool, in the County of Montgomery. Also published by J. DENLEY SPENCER, at their Branch Office, Chalybeate St., Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan.- March 11, 1899.

NEWTOWN. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—A special meeting of the Governors was held on Thursday to confer with the Chief Inspector. Mr Owen Owen ex- pressed himself greatly satisfied with the general -td.e ,t,Ki workii g of the schools. FOR THE URBAN DISTRICT COCX- m«uib.-rs retire from the Urban Council this year, viz., M-s-rs E Jones, John Green, R L.wifl, D Owen and E Morgan, and all with the ex- c-prion of Mr Mon/an offer t hemslve for re- election. The day for nomination was Tlujrsdav and t!-e following nominations were bunded in. Town Ward (2 seats), John Green, Edwn>-d Jones, Per,<|re, and Wm Cooke; Llau- | II v.-i-iiari' Ward, Richard Lewis (Cloddia) New- town Ward (2 seats), John Evan! (Castellvdail). S (J Miller (Court, Abermnle), Richard James j (Market hiree*), W Stokes (New Inn) and Richard Llovd. Fu- TP.u.r, INTKI.i.TCENCK.—Ti e draw for the semi-li a! roiitnl of the Wednesburv Cup has resulted in Newtown having to oppose Ironbridge at New town ou 25th inst. Referee, Mr Moon, (Wednesbury), linesmen, Messrs Edkins, (St George's), and Smith, (Welshpool). The team selected to face the Druids to-day at Oswestry in the semi-final of the Welsh Cup is as follows:—A Edwards, goal; E Rees and C Parry, backs; M Pilot. H Tucker, and E Davies, half-backs; W E Pri ce-Joues, (captain), E Morgan, A Swett enham, K Morris, and W Parry, forwaidg. The men, who are in good condition, leave Newtown by the 1-30 excursion train, and wiil no doubt make a bold bid foi victory. POLICE COURT.—YESTERDAY. Before Mr R E Jones (presiding), Messrs John Humphreys, John Lewis, and R l,lo,, (I. DRUNKENNESS.—John Williams, labourer, Lady- well street, was charged by P C. Pngh with being drunk aud disorderly in Park street on Feb. 17th.— Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 5s and 3s costs.-aobert Keedles, rag and hone gatherer, "tilford, was charged by P.C. Pugh with a similar offence in Commercial street on Feb. 25th.—De- fendant's wife was obliged to take him home.- Fined 5s and costs.— P.C. Hnrnphrevs charged Edward Wilde, Yew Tree cottage, Kerry, with being drunk in Severn street on Feb. 23rd.-Fined 5s and costs. UNCTT HKIKJES.—Thomas Edmunds, surveyor to the Rural District Council, changed David Andrew, shoemaker, Bettws, with neglecting to cut his hedges situated on the highway between Bettws and New Wells.- —Prosecutor said the hedges wen: from seven to nine feer, high and excluded the sun and wind from the highway. Several notices had been served upon defendant to comply with the by- law.—Tne Bench made an order upon defendant to cut the hedge within ten days. In default the Surveyor was to do the work and charge defendant with the expense. IRRKCULAR ATTENDANCE.—The case of Henry Farmer, Dolobran, Mochdre, adjourned from last Court to enable the defendaut to produce an Inspector's certificate that his son. who had irregularly attended, had reached the fitth standard, was further adjourned, as defendant stated that the schools was exempt from examination for two years and he had been unable to produce H. M. Inspector's certificate. The Hench said that in the circumstances they would be satisfied with the master's certificate.—A similar charge against Alfred Morris, Common, Mochdre, was further adjourned. VACCINATION CASES.—Mr R. H. Lloyd,vaccination officer, applied to have the cases against R. S. Lloyd, Cross-street, Frankwell, and Maurice Finney, Dyssart Terrace, against whom orders were sought to have their children viccinated, withdrawn. He said that the children had been successfully vaccinated and he applied for costs.—-The Bend: adjourned the cases until next Court, as Lloyd fiid not appear, and to enable Finney to prodace a certiticate that the child was not fit to be vaccinated at the time of the application. ASSAULT BY A KERRY FARMER.—William White, Goitre Villa, Sarn, brick manufacturer, charged William Woosnam, farmer, Cefncaled, Kerry, with assaulting him on the 28th February.— Prosecutor said that the day of the assault was a Newtown fair day. About six o'clock in the evening he started to return home, accompanied by Mr Proud- foot. On the way they overtook defendant and a Mr Bache. Defendant shook hands with Mr Proudfoot, and subseqnentty with prosecutor. After they had proceeded some distance defendant said to prosecutor that he knew too much and laid hold of his coat, swearing at the same time. Prosecutor rebuked defendant for swearing, whereupou the latter drew him back by the coat and struck him in the mouth, causing the blood to flow freely. Pro- secutor aaid he should certaiuly summon him and defendant denied ever striking him.—Mr Proud- foot corroborated. Defendant fetched prosecutor a heavy blow across the motith.-Alr Baciie aiso corroborated, and the Bench tined defendant who did not appear, E2 10s including costs. THS MISSING MUTTON.—John Rowlands, labourer, Free Stone Lock, Llanllwchaiarn, was charged with Stealing about two pounds of mutton, valuei4 at 9d, the property of Edward Bowden, carpenter, Sheaf Street.—Bowden stated that on the 25th February he went with a parcel of frozen mutton into the King's Head Inn, about 9 o'clock. He sat down next to defendant and put the mutton against the front of the counter. Presently he saw his son and got up to speak to him. When he returned to his seat lie found that the defendant and the mutton bad gone. He made enquiries and informed the police. At mid-day on Sunday he received the mutton back from Sergeant Morgan. He did not wish to press the charge.—P.C. Hopkins said he went down to defendant's house at 12 o'clock on Saturday night, and asked him about the mutton. Defendant produced the mutton and said he took it in mistake. P.O. Morgan also gave evidence as to the state of the mutton when he received it from the previous wirness.- Defendant, sworn, said he was innocent of the charge. He did not know the meat was in his basket until it was opened at home by his wife. The mutton must have been put there by tistake.-The Betich considered the case care- fully, and in the end acquitted defendant. THEFT OF A PIG TROUGH.—Albert Davies (17), Russell square, was charged with stealing a pig trough value 4s, the property of Miss A. E. Dolby, 27. Kerry road.-Wm. Williams, in the employ of Miss Dolby, said he last saw the trough on the 28th February in some buildings about 300 or 400 yards from the house. The trough was produced split into five pieces, and he identified it by a piece broken off it.—A little girl named Annie Davies said she saw defendant coming across a field carry- ing a bag on his back on a Tuesday in February.— Wm. Williams, Marine Store dealer, New road, said that on the last Tuesday in February he purchased from defendant a quantity of old iron, among which was the pig trough.- Defendant said he found the iron on the gravel.—P.S. Morgan also gave evidence as to investigating the case.—Defendant said he did not wish to say anything.—The Beuch com- mitted defendant to the Quarter Sessions, bail being allowed, in himself £ 5 and one surety of £ 5.

LLANIDLOES. We are pleased to announce that the Cambrian Mills have now started full work again, and it is gratifying to find after the long depression in the flannel trade that it is reviving at Llanidloes. RENT AUDIT.—The chief rents and tithe charge of Sir W W Wynn, Bart., of the Manor of Arwystle, were received at the Lion -Hotel, by Mr Griffith, Wynnstay Office, Ruabon, and Mr Lewis Evans, local agent. LECTURE.—A lecture on "Our hills and valleys" was given on Wednesday evening at the Working Men's Institute by Mr E R Horsfal Turner, under the presidency of Mr J Smout. The room was un- comfortably crowded, and the lecture, which was much appreciated, was illustrated by lantern views. Mr J H Williams manipulated the lantern. CHESS AND DRAUGHTS TOURNAMENT.—A chess and draughts tournament in connection with theWorking Men's Institute, promoted by the President, Mr J H Williams, took place during the past fortnight Substantia! prizes were offered, and a large number of members entered. The winners were Messrs it Humphreys and Richard Evans. TE.NIPFPA-NCE.-Tlie Clywedog Lodge of Good Templars on Thursday received a visit from the Rev J. Tertins Phillips (Cardiff) who gave an address on Temperance. The proceedings were presided over by Mr Edward Jones (D.C.T.), Welsh- pool, and many of the officers of the Montgomery- shire District Lodge also took part. SnrooL BOARD ELECTION.'— The Rev A. C. Pearce, Wesleyan minister, having withdrawn there are now six candidates left in to contest the five seats, viz. Messrs Edd Davies, William George, Edward Bowen, Daniel Davies, Richard Hamer, and David Rees. The candidates have issued their addresses, and canvassing is being briskly carried on A cloae contest is anticipated. The election will take place on Monday, and it would be well for the electors to bear in mind that figures must be used instead of crosses. Each voter has five votes. L:CTl:RE.- On Wednesday evening Professor Parry of the University College of Wales, Aberyst- wyth delivered an instructive lecture on "The Marketing ar-d Buying of Cattl'1," at Cwmbelan. The meeting was presided ov,,r'by Air J R Pryse, J.P., Pant drain, and there was a good attendance. -The lecturer touched upon the immeuse value of the meat supply of this country. He stated that as a matter of fact the sales and purchases in these immense transactions were carried out generally on unsatisfactory guess work system. He deprecated this custom and advocated more accu- rate methods for the protection of those concerned in this great industry for its improvement. The scales would only supply accuracy respecting weight. There would be plenty of room after- wards for determining quality, br«ed, sex, condition and also the laws of demand and supply.—The ectHre was very interesting, and the usual votes of thanks were passed at the close. BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—THURSDAY. Before Messrs J. Kinsey Jones (Mayor) and Daniel Davies. A SALVATIONIST ASSAULTED. Richard Jones, Francis s yard, shoemaker, and John Owen, farm labourer, were chaiged by Thos. Powell, Cwmddu, Llanidloes, with having assaulted him. Mr Martin Woosnam, Newtown, appeared for the complainant -Itr Woosnam said that on Saturday, 18th Feb., the complainant Powell, who belonged to the Salvation Army, was standing in a ring near the I Old Market Hall pursuing the usual calling of the Army. A transaction had previously taken place between the defendant Jones and complainant who still owed him a, shilling. The defendant Jones went up to Powell in the ring, using abusive language, and said that if he did not pay hinr the shilling he would knock his head off. Powell went out of the ring to pacify him. Defendant then struck the complainant several times in the face. The other defendant then came up and together they got the complainant on the ground.—The complainant Powell corroborated and said that Owen knocked him down and kicked him three times when on the ground.—Stephen Morris, Short Bridge street, said he was in the Salvation Army ring on February 18th. He saw the defendant Jones go up to Powell using bad language and asking for the money which was owing. P.C. Roberts said that on the day in question he saw the complainant getting up off the ground, but he did not complain that either of the defendants had assaulted him.—The defendant, Richard Jones, stated that he went to Powell when he was in the ring and asked him for the shilling which was owing to him as he was in need of it. Powell went with him round the Old Market Hall and struck him (defendant) in the eye.—John Owen said he wns going down Great Oak street when he saw the defendant and Powell. He also saw Powell strike Jones. He went there and thinking that Powell > hould not strike an old man like Jones he remonstrated with him and said that he should strike him (Owen) and not the old man. Powell then made some science before him (Owen), and he (witness) gave him a little slap, and Powell made for him with a kick (laughter). Witness hit him and he fell but DOt, from the blow.-In answer to Mr Woosnam t'.e defendant said that Powell fell from the second blow. The first was a tap and the second a blow (laughter).—After a short delibera- tion the Mayor said that Jones had committed a technical offence by pulling Powell out of the ring. He would be fined Is and costs. The other defendant, Owen, should not have interfered. He could have prevented Powell striking Jones, but he should not have struck Powell. He would be fined 2s 6d and costs. Enoch George, labourer, Smith- field street, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly on Sunday, Feb 5th. — P.C. J. Davies gave evidence.— Mr Daniel Davies said that tke Bench in this case reserved judgment for a mouth. In that time the police should watch the man. He was a man of extraordinary character, and it was difficult to deal with the case. PROFANE LANGC AGE.-William Rumford, Church- street, labourer, was charged with having used profane and abusive language on the 7th inst.— P.C. Roberts proved the case, and a fine of 2s 6d and costs was imposed. SUNDAY DRINKING. John Owen, Smithfield- street, and R. Evans were charged with being drunk on Sunday, February 12th.—P.C. Roberts said that when he found th3 defendants in Smiti.field-street about 8 p.m. they were lying on the side of the street very drunk. There were two one gallon jars by their sides. Fined 5s and costs in each case.- John Cleaton, Lower Green, was also charged with a similar offence. P.C. Davies gave evidence, and said that on Sunday last, at about 8 p.m., when in Smithfield-street he saw the defendant staggering drunk near the Coach and Horses Inn.—In fining the defendant 5s and costs, the Mayor said he hoped the police would make every effort to ascertain where the men were supplied with drink on Sundays. ALLEGED LARCENY.—Edward Higgs, baker, Long Bridge-street, was charged by Elizabeth Jones, High-gate, with having stolen 3* yards of shirting and 4 yards of flannelette, on February 15th.— After hearing the evidence the Bench said they were convinced that the defendant had no intention of stealing and the case would be dismissed. TOWN COUNCIL.—THURSDAY. Present: The Mayor, Mr J Kinsey Jones (presid- ing), Alderman Ashton, Councillors James Grant, James Kerr, LP Marshall, David Rees, John Mills, R George, and Daniel Davies,with;Mr Arthur Davies (town clerk), Mr John Davies (assistant clerk), and Mr J Morgan (inspector). FINANCE COMMITTEE. Councillor George said that unfortunately they had failed to get a quorum this month again, only two had turned up this and last month, and the bills were acctlmlllatinlr, there being now about twenty. He suggested that the Council pass the bills for payment subject to the Finance Committee finding them correct. Mr Marshall and himself went over the toll collector's account which showed that JE1 4s lOd had been paid into the bank. The present indebtedness to the treasurer was Cl80 13s 7d, and there had also last week been paid into the bank by the rate collector £ 20 18s 4d.—The Mayor said that the rate collector had been ill, and was from home at the present time. J Kerr asked if he had appointed anyone to collect the rates iu his absence. The Mayor said he could not do so with- out the sanction of the Council.—Alderman Aghton asked if the Collector was seriously ilL-Councillor Marshall said that Mr L Awis had told him that he was getting better, but wou'd not be able to return home for a week or two.—Councillor Kerr: I pro- pose that Mrs Lewis be waited upon w.ith the object of appointing someone for the time being.— Alderman Ashton seconded and it was carried.— The Mayor and Councillor Alarshall were after- wards appointed to wait upon Mrs Lewis.—It was also decided that the bills amounting to £ 42 Os 7d be paid subject to the Finance Committee finding them correct. THB HORSE FAIR. Councillor Daniel Davies said lie was pleased to inform the Council that the efforts of the Market and Fairs committee in promoting the Horse Fair for which the Council sanctiored the expending of a certain sum of money had been more than justi- fied by the success which had attended it. For the first time for some years a successful horse fair had been held at Llanidloes which was gratifying to the committee, and he was sure equally gratify- ing to the Council. He would ask the Council to favourably consider it for the future and further efforts to establish the markets in their town particularly the horse Market. The other markets for the sale of live stock were known to be in a pomewhat satisfactory condition. Alderman Ashton said be was very pleased to bear testimony to what Councillor Daniel Davies had said. He was rather doubtful about the success of the fair as Newtown fair fell on the previous Tuesday. Taking everything into consideration they had an excellent fair. He had also heard buyers aud sellers say that they had the best cattle fair in the county (cheers).—Councillor Marshall also referred to the success of the Horse Fair and to the assistance given by the farmers in doing their share. WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk said that in accordance with the motion passed at a special meeting of the Council he had forwarded the tenders received to the Engineers, Messrs Beesley and Son, and had re- ceived a letter acknowledging the receipt of same. TOWN IMPROVEMENTS. Councillor Daniel Davies said he wished to make a few observations in reference to the old and dilapidated buildings that had been allowed up to the present to exist in the main streets. These were days of improvements, and it seemed to him that their surroundings were not in keeping with modern ideas. Numerous improvements had been carried out in the town within the last 13 years, particularly by persons with limited means, trades- people who had built houses and places of business. Unfortunately they had a few landlords, who were non-residents, and had little or no interest in the town, who neglected to do their part, and he thought an expression of disapprobation should go from the Council that such a state of things should exist. In the most important part of the town, opposite the Trewythen Hotel, there existed a property belong- ing to the Green Estate which was certainly a great discredit to the town and the owners. He con- sidered that if the owners were not prepared to re- build the property it should be sold. It this were done he had reason to believe that good substantial structures would be ultimately placed on the site. -Councillor Kerr: I understand they are willing to rell.-Councillor Davies Why not put the property in the market ?-Continuing, Councillor Davies mentioned other property as being dis- creditable to the town, and iustanced that belong- ing to the late Alderman Roberts, and the property situate adjoining the Crown and Anchor.—Coun- cillor Kerr: That is not very bad property.— Councillor Davies I am not sure that you know the property I am referring to.-Councillor Kerr: Yes, I do (laughter).- Cotincillor Davies: I consider that property a discredit to the town. Coiilcilloi- Kerr There are many worse than that.—Councillor Davies: I must take exception to Mr Kerr's interruption. I am sure you will give him an opportunity of expressing his views.—Coun- cillor Kerr: We must not sit down to bear such nonsense (laugh ter).-Cou n cil ]or Davies said the Council had no power under the Public Health Act to compel owners to demolish their dilapidated property unless they were condemned by the Medical Officer as unfit for human habitation. Unfor- tunately he could not move a resolution, but he particularly wished the Press to make a note of it. Another old property that he would call attention to was that belonging to Mrs Phillips below the Builders' Arms, Mr Grant passed it ever day.— Councillor Grant: I am not the agent Air Davies. I don't know it (laugh ter).- Coti nei I for Davies: It will be very desirable to draw the attention of the owners to bring about a better state of things in the interest of the town.—Councillor Kerr: Your I remarks have made no im pression on the COllncil, and it is very possible they will make no impression on the owners (laughter). Yon have no right to say anything about it.-After a little further discussion the matter dropped.

MONTGOMERY. HIGH AM, Berriew Street, Welshpool, is now showing the latesr, and best form of Acetylene cycle Lamp. [Advt. C.F,.T.S.-At the fortnigtly meeting of the above society on Thursday evening a sei vice of song en- titled Defeat and Victory" was very well rendered by the members and others. T1 e Rector gave the connecting readings. Miss Allan sang the solo The A iigel's Call." and the accompani- ments were played by Mr Tipping.

POOL QUAY. LECTURE.-An excellent and interesting address on cehalf of the Church of England Society for pro- viding homes &c. for waifs and strays was given in the Selioolrooin i).v tlip qev J G-osvetior o, li-,tctoii Rectory, Hereford, organising secretary for the district. The Schoolioom was well filled and Mr Monro's address, 'leauufullv illustrated by lantern views, was greatly appreciated. Mr Monro clearly showed that the Society is doing a splendid work, and to those people whose motto is Charity begins at home" this Society strongly appeals.- The sum of one pound was collected at the close of the meeting.

GUI LS FIELD PARISH MEETING.—Mr John Jones (Varchoel) presided over a good attendance of parishioners. In the course of a few remarks he said he hoped that the election wonld be made without party feeling, and candidates should be elected not because they belonged to a particular party, but, because they were the men best suited to the work. Sixieen nominations for the fifteen seats were hauded in, and no one withdrawing a show of hands was taken with the following resiilt:-Tiionias Gittin* (Wern) 12 votes; *Samuel Gittins (Traws- coed) 14; *E S Green (Red House, Pool Quayi 14; John Ifuglie-, (fironiat-tii) 14; *Wi!lia.m Jones (Broniarth) 14; David Jones (Maesgwyn) 15; *William Jones (King's Head) 15; Edward Jones (Pentre, Pentrebeirdd) 22; William Matthews (Guilsfield) 14; Captain D H Mytton, 15 Ed ward Richards (Trawscoed Bach) 14; *David Richards (Upper House, Arddleen) 14 Evan Thomas (CIwydyronen) 14; *John Warren (Gaerfawr) 13; W T Watkins (Bridge Farm) 12; Thomas Williams (Clawdd) 14. The same number of votes having been accorded Mr T Gittins and Mr W T Watkins the names were submitted again to the meeting. Mr Gittins received 21 and Mr Watkins seven votes. Mr Gittins was declared elected. New members are denoted by an asterisk.—Captain Mytton said that the nomination for the election of District Councillors would take place this month, aud as they had got through the pr2sent election all right he suggested that the meeting should express its satisfaction or otherwise at the work of its repre- sentatives.— After a few remarks from Mr T Gittins and Mr W Matthews, a motion expressing satisfaction was passed.—A vote of thanks to the Chairman, proposed by Captain Mytton, and replied to by Mr Jones, concluded the meeting.

LLANDRINIO. PARISH MEETING. Held on March 4th in the Schoolroom. After Mr Samuel Brown had re- viewed the work of the year, dwelling chiefly on the Trederwen drain and the telegraph office here, Air Moore, the Schools, was voted to the chair. Nine nominations were handed in, and the follow- ing were duly elected Messrs Samuel Brown, Mardu; Evan Davies, Plasfoxen; Lloyd Jones, Idyll laiie; John Lewis, Plll:ch Bowl; John Prit- cnard, the Haim Benjamin Pryce, Arddleen Joseph Thomas, Cefn Llewydd; L. B. Whittingham, Llaudrinio hall; Ven Archdeacon Thomas, the Rectory. The retiring councillors are Messrs John Payne Owen and Joseph Moore who have been nominated for the Rural Distiict Council. The new councillors are Messrs Evan Davies and Joseph Thomas.

LLANDYSILIO. PARISH MEETING.—This meeting was held last Saturday when the following councillors were re- elected, there being no opposition Messrs John Downes, Rhantregllnwyn David Foulkes, Poplars Evan Hughes, Calcutt hall W. Pritchard, Rhys- nant; George Roberts, Caehen; John Davies Rogers, The Grove; Rev David Horatio Shaukland, The Manse. Mr T. Pryce, Pentreheylin, chairman of the meeting, congratulated the council on the, unanimity and good feeling which had prevailed, and by which the trouble, friction, and expense of an election in the parish had been avoided. The annual assembly of the parish was held imme- diately afterwards, when the Chairman gave an in- teresting account of the work done during the past year, and for which a hearty vote of thanks was proposed by the Rev D. H. Shankland, seconded by Mr J. Downes. Mr D. Evans, Gwernybeilliad, was unanimously re-elected district councillor for the next three years. Mr T. Pryce presented the Parish Council with a large map of the parish, and for which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

LLANFYLLIN. We understand that Mr Thomas Jones, of the firm of Messrs Pughe and Jones, solicitors, Llan- fyllin, has been appointed Under Sheriff of Mont- gomeryshire for the ensuing year. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. The monthly meeting of the local managers of the Llanfyllin County School district was held yesterday evening in the Town Hall, when the following were present:Nlr J Al-,ii-shall Dugdale (chairman), the Rev J C Jones, Mr Evan Watkins, and Mr John Jones; with Mr Ellis Roberts (clerk), and Mr E Hawke Dawe (head master).-On the motion of Mr John Jones, seconded by the Rev J C Jones, Mi J Marshall Dugdale was unanimously re-elected as chairman.—Mr Watkins proposed that the Rev Thomas Jones, rector, be re-elected vice- chairman, this was seconded by Mr John Jones, and carried unaijimouslv.-On the motion of Mr John Jones, seconded by Mr Evan Watkins, the two co-optative members (Mrs Leslie and Mr William Jones) whose term of office had expired were re- elected.— Mrs E. A. Owen, Llanrhaiadr, wrote tendering her resignation as a member, and on the motion of Mr John Jones, seconded by Mr E. Watkins, it was decided to ask her to reconsider the matter.—A letter from Mr John Dugdale, 9, Hyde Park Gardens, London, enclosing a cheque for £50 towards the buildidg fund was read by the Clerk (hear, hear).—The Headmaster reported that Mr J. Marshall Dugdale had kindly presented 20 volume s of Dicken's works to the School library (hear, hear), and on the motion of Mr John Jones. seconded by Mr E. Watkins, a hearty vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Air Dugdale.- The Headmaster recommended that the next term commence on April 18th. Referring to a question raised at the last meeting as to what was meant by reaching Standard V. the following letter from the Charity Commissioners was read :—Adverting to your letter, I am to refer you to Section 30 of the Day School Code (1898) of the Education Depart- ment, from which you will see that to "reach a standard a scholar in a Public Elementary School must be individually examined in reading, writing, and arithmetic in that or a higher standard and must pass in each of these subjects. The standard of efficiency, therefore, required for a child coming from a Public Elementary School is practically identical with that required for a child not coming from a Public Elementary School.

MINSTERLEY. PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION.—A parish meeting for the election of Parish Councillors for the ensu- ing year was held in the Schoolroom, on Monday evening. The chair was taken by Mr T. Roberts. Fifteen candidates were nominated for nine seats. On a show of bands being taken the following received the highest number of votes, and as no poll was demanded were declared duly elected :— '1' Hutton, 36; *W Davies, 35; *G Vaughan, 28; *W Oldfield, 27; *Isaao Dorricott, 26; *R Crowther, 25; *E Perkin, 25; W Powell, 25; *Jabez Delbridge, 19. Those marked thus (*) were members of the late Council.

WHITTINGTON. PARISH M:EETING.-The Annual Parish Meeting wa" held in the Schoolroom on Monday, Captain Lovett being unanimously voted to the chair. The first business was the election of fifteen Councillors. There being that number of nominations handed in they were declared duly elected. Only one change took place in i lit- membership, Mr J Davies, builder, retiring in fa our of Mr J Royle. The Council's Financial Statement showed an expendi- ture during the year of a little over C20, and a balance in hand of £ 6 38 3d. The next business was the reading of the Charity Accounts signed by the Rector aud two Councillors. These were passed without opposition. Captain Lovett in acknowledging a vote of thanks for presiding, congratulated the meeting on its harmonious character.

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A SERVANT'S STRANGE ACT.-At the Chester Assizes, on Monday, before Mr Justice Darling, Susaa Caulcutt, (23), servant at Pulford, a native of Welshpool, pleaded guilty to setting fire to a stack of hay, the property of her employer. Mr D. A. V. Colt Williams prosecuted, and Mr Trevor Lloyd defended. Evidence was given t. the effect that prisoner was on good terms with her master, and that insanity was in the family. Prisoner's brother promised to take care of her. His lordship was Satisfied that prisoner had no malicious inten- tion, and discharged her on her brother entering into his own recognizances for her to come up for judgment when called upon. MR C. FARRELL returns his sincere thanks to the inhabitants of Welshpool and neighbourhood for their kind patrouage at the Pleasure Fair, and hopes to have a continuance of their favours on his next visit at the April Fair, when he intends to bring fresh shows and novelties-the latest and best. CONSERVATIVE CLUB. —During the week the concluding heats of two billiard handicaps, promoted by the above Club, were played. The one confined to snbecri ptiou members, for which there were 22 entries, being won by Mr Jas. W. Davies, who beat Mr Jestico by 16 points. The other, limited to ordinary members, secured the splendid entry of 36, the first prize was won by Mr W. James, who beat Mr C. Pryce in the final by 21 points. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT CLASS. An interesting essay was given on Monday evening at the Mutual Improvement Class held in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church by Mr J. Jasper on Amiability without religion." A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Mr Jasper for his essay. Mrs Jasper conducted the meeting and Miss Wilson made an efficient accompanist. MALICIOUS DAMAGE. At the County Police Court', yesterday, before Mr W. A. Rogers, a tramp named Margaret Williams, alias Ellis, was charged by P.C. Owen with maliciously damaging property at the Compass Inn, Forden, that day. Defendant was remanded. TErPERANCE. The Rev J. Tertius Phillips addressed a large audience in the Templar Hall on Thursday evening, presided over by Mr E. Hughes. Solos were given at intervals by members, and at the close a vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Mayor (Mr D. Jones). PROPERTY SALE.—On Monday Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole offered for sale by auction at the Royal Oak Hotel, the Freehold Farm known as The New Buildings," situate on the banks of the Verniew, Llansantffraid Deytheur. There was only a fair attendance and the property was not sold. Mr C E Howell was the solicitor in the matter. FOOTBALL CLUB CONCERT.-The smoking concert in aid of the fnnds of the Town Football Club, held at the Bull Hotel, on Thursday evening, was largely patronised by the supporters of the club and others. Mr A. D. Dawson occupied the chair, and daring an interval in the programme said they were met there for the purpose of encouraging football (hear, hear). There was no doubt that football, when played fairly, developed the manly qualities, speed, insight, and judgment that were in a man. He wished in conclusion continued prosperity to the Welshpool Club whose health he proposed, coupled with the name of the Chairman of the Club, Mr T F Hiies (applause). The programme was lengthy and entertaining. The comic songs of Messrs W R Wood (Newtown), T J Astley (Llanfair), C Wendell Jones, J H Thomas, and J Price were loudly encored. Mr D R Jones sang "When other lips" with much effect and received a loud recall and a trio A little farm by Messrs J Evans, A P Davies and J Whittal was much ap- preciated. Among the other contributors were the Chairman, Messrs P Baines, E Lewis, Becken- ham, James Jones, and Col Sergt Wilson. The accompanist was Mr Roberts (Llanfair). The arrangements were carried out by a committee consisting of Messrs G H Mytton, Fred Owen, A Parry, E Lewis, A Turner, C H Gwynne and A P Davies and A M Hutchins (hon sees). CELESTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY.- Dr Fison, on Wed- nesday, at the Intermediate School, devoted his fifth lecture to a briet survey of Celestial Photo- graphy—an important subject in view of the great results obtained during the past few years. Des- cribing the general principles of photography, Dr Fison explained that to obtain a photograph of any object it was necessary to form an image of it upon a surface sensitive to light. By far the most per- fect images were produced either by a convex lens or a concave mirror. How was this process applied in the astronomical observatory ? To form a picture of a celestial object upon the photographic plate the usual method was to remove the eye-piece of either a refracting or a reflecting telescope and adjust the sensitive plate within the telescope-a picture by the ordinary camera would be extremely small-so that a sharp image or picture of the object towards which the instrument was directed was formed upon the plate by the object glass or con. cave mirror. But even then the picture, however perfect it might be, was small, and to produce a larger image a concave lens was placed just in front of the plate. Other precautions were also necessary. In order to follow the object as accurately as possible in its apparent motion across the heavens, except when photographing the sun, the telescope must be mounted equatorially and must be driven by clockwork. Perfect clockwork was impossible, but even if it were possible the motion would have to be checked by an observer through a visual telescope attached to the photographic one. The lecturer then caused to be thrown on the screen some specimens of the results obtained, ghost-like pictures of the moon with its seas, rifts and ring mountains all photographed with great success. Turning to the planets, he said it was here that photography hopelessly broke down. Photography was a success when it would show more than the eye could see. The moon and the planets were vety bright objects and in eye observation use wos made of a great magnifying power, and, therefore, to make photography compete with eye observation, photographs mnst be taken under high magnifying power. There were serious difficulties in the way of this, one of which was atmospheric disturbance, which even under the best conditions caused the sharp outline of the planets to become blurred. In the case of the sun and moon the eye appreciated as much as the photographic plate recorded. Where photography had achieved success was in the case of faint objects, snch as nebulae, faint stars and comets, as a photograph showed vastly more than the eye could see even when assisted with the highest telescopic power, since light far too faint to affect the sense of sight might still affect the plate if the exposure were long enough. The lecturer concluded with a reference to the discoveries effected by the photographic plate of the internal structure of the great nebulae, and the streams of the Milky Way, which was sufficient to convince his audience of the fact that photography had been of immense assistance to the astronomer. BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—TUESDAY. Before Mr Da.-id Jones (mayor) presiding, Messrs D P Owen, John Reese, W Rogers and Maurice Jehu. D.C.C. Crowden was also present. THE SCAB REGULATIONS.—William Ilowells, Ty. brith, Gnilsfield, was charged with removing one sheep without the necessary declaration.—P.C. George Owen proved the case.-In defence, the defendant said he had forgotten to take out the necessary declaration.—Fined Is including costs.— John Evans, Pentre, Guilsfield, was summoned bv the same officer for exposing ten sheep without the necessary certificate.—Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 2s 6d including costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. — Adam and Sarah Smith, travelling hawkers, were charged by P.C. Rees Williams with the above offence in Berriew street on February 18th.—A letter was received from the defendant stating that they were both suffering from influenza.—Fined 10s each including costs. SCHOOL CASES.—At the instance of Mr T A Basnett, attendance officer, the following were fillpd for neglecting to send their children to RCJhool --IVillig,m Prycp, Bowling Green Lane, 5s; Richard llowejl, Bowling Green Lane, 2s 6d; Samuel Olive", Puzzle Square, 3s; Wm Edwards, Raven street, 2s 6d.

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OSWESTKY. INCORPO LtATI()N. -MON DA T. The fortnightiy meeting was held on Monday. Present: Mr W Griffiths, chairman; Mr J Richards, vice-cliairniati Messrs T W Green, E Goff, I) Vaughan, R Howell Davies, J Vaughan, A Peate, T Whitfield, G Perks, W B Frith, W Evans, J Sands, M Richards, the Rev T M Bulkeley Owen, Mr J C Bull, cierk.—Mr Peate having asked the question, the Cierk replied that there were 61 children in the house last week, as compared with 46 for the corresponding period last year.—Mr Peate said he cid not believe they had a dozen children in the house three years ago.Nir Howell Davies gave notice of the following motion :—That the Assessment Committee be instructed to engage an independent professional valuer, that all house.. and premises occupied by owners, all licensed houses and all the larger business premises in the borough of Oswestry be valued by him."—Messrs Shayler and Madoc Jones' specification for the classification of the able bodied inmatea was ap- proved.—A communication was received from the Regisirar Gerie-tal with reference to Mr Reynold's amended attendance at St Martin's sub-district. He desired to know the reason why it was necessary for the officer to have a station at St Martin's, when the omce was in Preesgweene, the centre of the parish. It was agreed to reply pwinting out that St Martin's was now a separate parish.-The master Mr Fulcher) acknowledged gifts of illustrated papers from the Coach and Dogs Temperance Hotel and Messrs Mason P Pugh, a large box cf picture cards from Mrs W. H. Turner, and 27 parts of the history of Don Quixote from Mr Joseph Vaughan.— A vote of thanks was accorded those mentioned.— The master also reported that the number of tramps relieved during the nine weeks of the present quarter was 667, as compared with 915 in the corresponding period of last year, being an average of nearly 28 per week less. COUNTY COURT.—THURSDAY. At the County Court on Thursday, before Judge Harris Lea, William Parry, 8, Upper Church street, Oswestry, sought to recover from Edward Manford, Weston, milk vendor, the sum of E15 as damages for injuries alleged to have been received by being knocked down owing to the negligent driving of defendant on January 3rd.-Mr Bott was for plaintiff and Mr Glascodine for defendant. Having opened the case Mr Bott called evidence.— William Parry, the plaintiff, said he lived with his mother and with a painter and sign writer. He spent January 3rd in the house but turned out in the evening about half-past seven for a second time. He spent half-an-hour in the "Sun" and had two whiskies there. When returning home about nine o'clock, he heard the noise of an ap- proaching milk cart which appeared to be driven furiously. There were no lights in it and he did 11 not know who the occupants were. When he got to the Sun" he was about to cross to the opposite corner when he looked to see if it was safe to do so. The trap was then being driven in the middle of the road. He took one step on to the road and was knocked down by the trap, which must have deviated about four yards from its course, or he would not have been knocked down. He was in the hospital for a month and three days. His regular pay was 7d per hour, and his eart.ingt in the winter was 25s a week. He had only earned £ 1 since the accident.—Cross-examined by Mr Glascodine Did not go into the Sun Inn the first time he went out. He did not have two whiskies there at half past six. He admitted having a glass of ale with his brother at the White Horse. He had two whiskies at the Sun about half past seven. He did believe that he acted reasonably in crossing just before the trap came up. He had one foot on the pavement and one foot on the street.—Dr NV. Aylmer Lewis, F.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., a surgeon at the Cottage Hospital, said plaintiff had a scalp wound three inches long, which exposed the bone, he also had contused ribs aud shoulder, and an injured spine. Supervening the injuries he had rheuma- tism, which he believed was caused bv shock. Considerable violence must have been "used to cause the injuries.—Mr Glascodiue: If a drunken man were to fall heavily against a kerb and strike his head against it, would his injuries have been consistent with those that plaintiff received ?- Witness replied that the man was light in weight, and could not have received the injuries by only a fall. Generally a drunken man did not receive such severe injuries as a sober man if he were to receive them at alL-Emily Lawrence said she saw William Parry about 8 o'clock down street. About 9 o'clock she heard a vehicle going past her house at a furious rate. She went to the door and saw that it was Manford's milk cart. He turned the horse back by the Golden Lion and told his boy to go back and see what had happened. The boy went as far as the Sun and returned. Manford said come on, or we shall be messing here all night." Manford asked her if she had seen some- body about drunk, and she said no, but he looked liked it. He spoke tbick.Cross examined Her house was in Pool Road, and was about 60 ya'ds distant from the Sun, she saw somebody carrying the plaintiff into his house.—Re-examined: Manford offered no assistance. He never got out of the trap.-William Jones, Upper Brook-street, said he helped to pick up the plaintiff. He was lying on the pavement, with his head near the kerb. Others assisted to carry him home. — By the Judge Parry was unconscious. He could not say whether he was drunk. He believed he was a sober man. Mrs Parry, mother of plaintiff, said plaintiff was usually sober and steady. When he was brought home he bled very much aud remained unconscious during the whole night.—This was plaintiff's case. Mr Glascodine said defendant denied absolutely that he knocked plaintiff down. The horse was 17 years old, and it was not likely that he could drive it furiously as alleged. Defendant didremember that one night in January his son called his atten- tion to a man lying on the road near the "Sun" corner, and he immediately drew away from him. He did not touch him at all. As tie was drivin" along his son remarked that the man would surely be run over, and he pulled up and his son went back to see what was the matter. When he got down the man had been taken away. He must have been knocked down by another trap which had preceded defendant. Whoever knocked him down, Mr Glas- codine submitted that the man was guilty of contri- butory negligence. He knew the trap was coming, yet he attempted to cross the road.—For the defence, defendant said he was a farmer and delivered milk in town, every morning and night. The horse was 17 years old, and he had had him since September. It was very slow and a stiff horse. He remembered going home one night in January when he saw a man lying on the road. His attention was cailed to him by his son, and he drew away from him. His sou then went back. He was confident that he did not knock plaintiff down.—Cross-examined by Mr Bott: The horse could not go four miles an hour if he was whipped (laughter). He was right enough to go from door to door with the milk. He went as far as Weston Laue before he turned back. He did not tell his son, Go back and see what we have done." Did not speak to Mrs Lawrence that night. Her statement regarding the conversation was a tissue of falsehoods. He was perfectly sober that night. He reached Oswestry about a quarter to seven and went out about half-past nine. His milk round took until eight o'clock, and he then went to his wife in Victoria Parade. He admitted having one whiskey at the Boar's Head, but said he did not have another that night, although he had an ale at the Butcher's Arms in the morning and a pint of beer at home. Would swear he did not swerve from the centre of the road and knock down plaintiff. A trap went up Church street in front of them. There was a light on the right side of his cart.—Wm Arthur Manford, son of the defen- dant, said lie was with his father going home one night when he called his father's attention to a man lying on the road near the Sun corner. His father then turned the horse away from the man. e I' —Cross-Examined When they turned back his father told him somebody was drunk. Mrs Lawrence was at a door talking His father did not speak to Mrs Lawrence, but to him. He and his father had talked about the case more than once. Richard Manford Morgan said the horse which defendant drove was about 14 years old. If he pushed it would not go more than six miles an liour.-llis Honour said there was no evidence that the milk cart knocked plaintiff down, there was simply plaintiff's evidence and he did not see the people in the cart. Against that evidence they had defendant and his son, who gave his evidence very well. They said the man was lying on the road and they passed without tonching him. The case fell for want of evidence. There was practically no evidence of negligence, excepting the uncorroborated evidence of the plaintiff. Possibly the man was injured by another trap. The case was not proved and he gave judgment for the defendant.

TREFO-NLEN, THE SCHOOLS.—-The scholars who were successful in obtaining cards of merit in the recent diocesan examination received their prizes on Monday from the bauds of Mrs J. Parry-Jones, of Beechfield, Os- westry, who was accompanied by Miss Bowlker, the Rector and the Rev C Bowlker also being present. Mrs Parry Jones, who was enthusiastically cheered by the children, addressed words of encouragement to them in their 3tudies and spoke of the value of perseverance. She complimented the master, Mr Flux, on the school singing, and added that she hoped to have the pleasure of visiting the school again. Before leaving Mrs Parry-Jones distributed oranges and sweets to the children.

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