The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

GROES. PRESBYTERIAN CHAPEL.-Tlip annual tea and ompetitive meeting was held on Good Friday. The >ea was given by the following ladies: — Mrs Rich- ards, Trawsgoed, Mrs James Griffiths, Varchoel, and Mrs Gittins, The Bridge, who were assisted by Mrs Bennett, Mrs Evans, The Park, Miss Polly Evans, The Pentre, Miss Gertie Jones, Varchoel, Miss Rose Davies, Miss Jones, Trelydan, and Miss Roberts, Shrewsbury. In the unavoidable absence Of the chaiiman, Charles Pearson, Esq., New Brighton, throngh illness, the chair was taken by the R-V. Evan Evans, of Tabernacle. The follow- ing is a list of prize-winners Lines on the Welsh- pool and Llanfair Railway, 1 Mr Griffiths, Broniarth Hall, 2 Ar air a chydwybod essay on stock raising, Mr Thos Griffiths, Broniarth Hall; best ladies' work bag, 1 Miss Jones, Trelydan, 2 Miss Kate Griffiths, Varchoel Hall; examination on Mark ix, 16, Lizzie Gittins, Brookhouse, and Albert Bennett; best sample of sack mending. Mr Edward Ben how, Arddleen best letter, Miss Gertie Jones, Varchoel soprano solo, How beautiful are the feet," Miss Gertie Jones, Trelydan; bass solo,"The Pilot," Mr Jones, Gwernypant; tenor solo," Comfort ye," Mr Charles Jones; duet, tenor and bass, "Albion on thy fertile plains," Messrs Charles Jones and David Owen, Meifod qu.-utel.t. Rock of Ages," Mr Chas. Jones' party double quartette, How well I remember, Maesgwyn party an- them • "How beautiful upon the mountains," Maesgwyn party recitation, The vision of Bel- shazzar" Mis8 Gertie Jones, Varchoel; impromptu speech Mr Samuel Bennett—Mr John Roberts, of Oswest'rv acted as adjudicator.—Mr F G Howarth accompanied, and the following adjudicated upon • cnViiects—Capt D H Mytton, Garth Mrs various suot]ecc.s • e J > J H Davies Broad street, V\ elshpool; Mrs Williams, U. r Mr Joseph Davies, Varchoel; Mr Edward H*1 BIRKENHEAD; Mr Morgan Williams, Wood- ug g j grown catered to the satisfaction J„ne' Votes of thanks were proposed by the Rev E P Hutrhes and seconded by Mr John Jones, Varc- hoel and an eminently interesting and successful meeting was brought to a 3lose by the singing of Hen wlad fy nhadau.

>]EIFOD. F ASTERTIDE.-—Services in English and Welsh were i- wi nn Good Friday as usual. On Easter Day were three celebrations of the Holy Com- there uearly one-eighth of the population of munioti, < communicated. The Church was the P»ris taste by Mrs and the Misses decorated w^ ^iggeg Laytou, Misses Greene, and Miss Ratcliffe>

TREWERN"- TVewern Church was decorated THE CHCBCH.-A^ ef by Miss Gregory, in a tasteful mat1"6 ('Maes Fron), Miss Oakley, Mr and Mrs Thompson vjj)j Miss Tudor Mr and Mrs Holt r*eby, (The School). (TrewernHaii),ar,DTHE.MI^ HOL Communion There was a celebration O TNALLjcated, being at 9 a.m., when nearly Hfty THE service far in advance of any PREVIOUS 5° FT MOST in the afternoon was well a 1,1' (HE Vicar, impressive sermon WAS PI eac ICREDIT The singing was very GOOD, ANU on the trainer, Miss Oakley.

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CHIRBURY. SALE OF FARMING STOCK AT HHIGHTLEY.—On Thursday last week Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole conducted a highly successful sale at Height- ley, by order of Mr W E Jones, who has relinquished the farm. The large company that attended the sale evidently went there for business and bid in the most spirited fashion for the different sections of the stock as they passed under the hammer. Before commencing the sale, the company partook of a substantial luncheon, aiter which an adjourn- ment was made to the sheep pens. In his opening remarks Mr Morris directed attention to the stock and the creditable condition in which ic was placed before the pablic, and, in doing so, paid a compliment to the proprietor for his excellent management. The sheep were chiefly Kerry II ilis of a small class, the ewes and lambs being disposed of at prices ranging around 40s. Wethers touched 45s, the largest buyers being Messrs T Collins, Colebatch Heighway Jones, Pontesford; Owen, Jamesford; Ward, Woodmore; and Milnes, Welshpool. For the Hereford cattle there was a strong demand, the neighbours being keen competitors, buyers in- cluding Messrs William Groves, Brompton; Frank Morris, Gear; Price, Cwmearl; Charles Williams, Woodlands; W P Hole, Crowthers Hall; T Jones, Cwrn; N Watkin, Stockton; T Prvce, Rownal Anwyl, Weston; Owen, Jamesford; Robert Heigh- way, Heighway Jones and T Collins. Cows and calves were making up to 923 10s, yearlings about £ 8 each. A nice bunch of two-year-old Dullocks realised JE14 10s and fat calves up to £ 7 2s 6d each. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the sale was the shire horses. Mr Jones has been closely identified with the shire breed for many years, having exhibited at the London and the Shropshire anri West Midland and local shows, and has seueral times been called upon to adjudi- cate. Among his first successes was that of breed- ing Hatherton, a remarkable shire which did grand work for the Cannock Stud Co. The first mare offered was "Chirbury Lass," foaled iu 1889, about 16 hands, by Ancient Briton dam by Old King Dick. This mare was reserve at Shrewsbury in 1897. She has beautiful joints and pasterns with a grand middle piece, and seldom indeed have we seen a finer mover. Starting at 40gs she soon reached 80gs, when the competition lay between Mr Charles Williams, Woodlands. Mr T Jones, Cwm, and Mr Edwards, the Heldre, the latter gentleman eventually securing her at 86gs. A nine-year-old mare by Coming Wonder," was sold to Mr Thomas, Edgerley Hall, and a black mare, aged, went to Mr Embrey for 30gs. A brown two-year-old filly by Welney Hatherton," was much admired, and after spirited competition was knocked down to Mr T. Jones, Cwm, for 47gs, Mr Venables, Penygelly, having bid 47gs. A yearlit.g colt by Alliagton II" went to the Woodlands, and Mr David Jones bought, an aged gelding for 30gs. Among the implements were found many in capital condition, a self-binder was sold for £ 23 10s, Canadian corn drill, £ 22; haymaker, £ 10; Massey Harris Cultivator, 99 15s; aud waggons up to E20. The sale concluded just before seven o'clock, and the interest in the business was sustained to the end.

LLANDYSSIL. EASTER VESTRY. This meeting was held in the schoolroom on Monday at 12 noon. The Rector presided, and after thanking the retiring church- wardens, nominated Mr William Bramwell as his warden, and Mr R Evans as his sidesman. The parishioners elected Mr John Lewis as their warden, and Mr Rogers as sidesman. There was a short discussion as to the state of the church- yard wall. GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER.—On Good Friday a series of services was held in the Parish Church Litany was at 9, matins and sermon at 10, three hours' service at noon, evensong and sermon at 7.30. The Rector took all the services, which were well attended. On Easter Day there was a celebration of Holy Communion at 8 a.m., matins, choral celebration and sermon at 11, litany at 3. and choral evensong at 6-30. Maunder's anthem, Christ is Risen," was sung at evensong, and hymns were sung in procession at the 11 and 6-30 services. The Church was tastefully decorated by Mrs and the Misses Jones of Cefn Bryntalch, Miss Morgan and Miss Pitman. The congregations and number of communicants were large, and the services bright and hearty.

I ADFA. TEA MEETING AND EISTEDDFOD.—A successful Eisteddfod was held at Adfa, on Good Friday. The first competitive meeting took place at two o'clock, when the Rev D B Edmunds, Tregynon, presided, and the Rev 0 L Owen, Adfa, acted as conductor. —The following were he tamakers -Mrs Davies, Bryn; Mrs Griffiths, Park; Mrs Ashton, Lower House; Mrs Hughes, Hen Tafern Mrs Bumford, Finnant.—The evening meeting was presided over by the Rev 0 L Owen, and the duties of conductor were ably discharged by the Rev D B Edmunds.

LLANDRINIO. PARISH COUNCIL.-Held at Arddleen March 30th. Present Mr 8 Brown (chairman), Messrs J Payne O.ven, Benjamin Pryce, and W A Morgan (clerk). i'he following were nominated to serve as parochial constables for the upper end :—Mr Joseph Roberts, Mardu Mill; Mr John P Jones, Arddleen Mr Thos Evans, Little Rhos; for the lower end, 1; Thomas F Roberts, Rhos-Common Mr Geo Griffiths, Rhos- Common; and Mr Thomas Evans, Haimwood. EASTER SERVICES.—The Parish Church was taste- fully decorated by the following ladies :-The Misses Davies (Gwernoddu), Mrs W J Gregory (Oswestry), Miss Amy Davies, Mrs Fox, Mrs Brown (Shrewsbury), the Misses Jones and Miss Moore. The wide window sills were covered with moss, over laid with flowers. Floral combinations adorned the east end aud lamp standards, and the old stone font was charmingly pretty with its trailing ivy and moss covered rim decked with flowers, the whole being surmounted with a beautiful bunch of white hyacinths. There were two celebrations of the Holy Communion and over 60 communicated. The Rev J Hamer Lewis, diocesan inspector of St. Asaph and curate in charge, preached impressive and appropriate sermons to large congregations both morning and evening. Afternoon service was held at Arddleen Schoolroom, and here as in the Parish Church the decorations were tastefully carried out. DANCE.— The second annual dance was held at the Punch Bowl on Easter Monday, aiii extension ii iitil 2 a.m. being granted for the occasion. The termination of Mr Bourlay's class wasal30 in con- nection with the annual, and a large company assembled to trip it to the straina.of music supplied by Mr Littlehales, with Mr Bourlay as M.C. and Mr Whittingham and Mr Turner as stewards. The floor was capital, and the room was artistically decorated by the young lady visitors at the hotel. All the arrangements were admirable, and host and hostess Lewis spared no effort to make everything pass off pleasantly and well.

MIDDLETOWN. EASTER DAY.—The services at All Saints Church were very bright and hearty. There were two celebrations of the Holy Communion, viz.: 8-30 and 9-30 a.m., at which a fair number attended. Even- song took place at 6-30, when the Vicar preached a suitable sermon to a very large congregation. The choir acquitted themselves very creditably- giving a very good rendering of the anthem, "Con- quering Kings their titles take (Maunder). The decorations were carried out very tastefully by members of the congregation.

CHURCH STOKE. DANCE.—A very enjoyable dance took place on Wednesday in the Schoolroom, which was prettilv decorated for the occasion. Messrs Salters' Band supplied the music, and contributions of refresh- ments were liberally made by parishioners and friends. VSTItY AIPETING.-The usual meeting was held on Monday, the Vicar presiding. Messrs T Barge (Broadway), J S Pryce (Pentreheylin), W E Shuker (Pentre), were appointed churchwardens for the ensuing year, and the meeting was adjourned until the 15th inst for the completion of the church- wardens' accounts. EASTER SERVICES.—The services at the Parish Church on Sunday were very well attended, the number of communicants being considerably more than usual. The preacher, morning and evening was the Rev J M D Owen. Carols appropriate to the day were rendered by the choir. The afternoon service in Mellington Schoolroom was conducted by the Rev H E Mason.

GrAETHMYL. FRON CHURCH.—On Easter Sunday services were held at 8 a.m. and evensong at 6 30 p.m. The church looked very pretty, having been decorated iy the Cev M and Miss VVilNams. Qj! Monday aud Tuesday last interesting enter- ffhitncuts were given in Providence Wesleyan r anel ^r6 '^erc- London, on Japanese arid 1 „ minners and dress. nhiuese W'*1-

THE HARROW ELECTION. .lection IN the Harrow Division on Wednes- THE ESLL|ted in the return of Mr Cox by a day *\aS r 1105. The fignres were MFLJORITYO.. R-OX (Conservative) 63Q3 Cor e Grant (Liberal) 5198 Mr Lome Unionist majority 1105

OSWESTRY. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF RAILWAY MEN. The annual tea and entertainment under the auspices of the Oswestry branch of the above society iu aid of the widows' and orphans' fund were held on Good Friday. Tea was laid in the Public Hall, the tables being decorated with plants sup- plied by Mr Porter and the catering being efficiently carried out by Mr C Jones. Over 150 sat down to an excellent tea. The tea makers were Miss Lewis (representing the Mayoress), Mrs Wil- son, Mrs Jones, Mrs Stokes, Mrs J T Williams, Mrs R Pugh, Mrs J Bunting, Mrs J P Jones, Mrs Cash, Mrs S Corbett, Mrs W Morgan, Mrs Edgley, Miss Johnson, and Mrs Leach; while assistance was given by Miss Corbett, Misses Edgley, Miss Jones, Miss Evans, Miss Watkin, Miss Morgans, Miss Leach, Mr R Manuel (chairman of local branch), Mr T Hughes (secretary), Mr T Jones, Mr Bunting, Mr D Llowarch, Mr J Edgley, Mr S Corbett, Mr J P Jones, and other. Mr R Manuei, chairman of the branch, superin- tended the arrangements. In the evening an enter- tainment was given, when the Public Hall was crowded with supporters of a deserving cause. The Mayor (Dr Aylmer Lewis) presided, and he was accompanied by Miss Lewis aud supported by Councillors Thomas Edwards and E Breinner Smith. The Mayor having addressed the meeting as friends and fellow railway servants, having been connected with railway servants for 20 years, spoke of the deserving cause in aid of which the entertainment was held. He said 2,991 persons were relieved by the fund, 1,414 children being relieved annually at a cost of £ó,905. Other objects of the fund were to provide weekly allowances from 3s to 7e per week according to the number of children in the family, and to take special care of the orphans. The public would therefore be able to disabuse their minds of the impression that the matter had anything to do with strikes. He hoped the day was far distaut when Oswestry would experience a strike-(applause)-and he hoped some Govern- ment would establish a board of arbitration to settle all strikes (loud applause). Having pointed out that Good Friday was the only day on which the railway men could get away to hold those meetings, the Mayor said far worse things than that were being done in town that day. He felt that there was no class more deserving of support than the railway men (loud applause).—Laier in the evening Councillors Edwards and Bremner Smith spoke.—The programme was entirely sus- tained by the Merrions (Will, Harry and Fred) of Manchester, who gave a musical melange, humourous and pictorial sketches and songs and character trios in capital style. The humourous trio, The Bungleton Town Coun- cillors," which was given by desire of the Mayor, was descriptive of the stormy m-eet- ings which this council held. The performance was leudly applauded. Mr Fred Merrion was encored for his songs, Sue was there," and Bob, the Postman." The character trio, The Rum-turn Brass Band," was also eucoied, fend the pictorial sketch by Mr H Merrion was most excellent, and he had to respond. Mr W Merrion caused a great deal of amusement by his conjuring feats, but the house was couvulsed with laughter when his "New Boy (Mr H Merrion) showed the audience how the tricks were performed. The entertainment concluded with a sketch entitled "April Fools," which was most amusing. Whether performing on musical instruments, or giving sketches or songs, the Merrions immensely pleased the audience. The entertainment was the best seen in Oswestry for some time, and it is hoped the Merrions will soon pay anothr visit. INCORPORATION. The ordinary meeting was held on Tuesday, there being present the chairman (Mr W Griffiths), the Rev T M Bulkeley Owen, Messrs D Vaughan, A C Nicholson, W E Frith, J Vaughan, G Perks, E Griffiths, W M Richards, aDd J H N Walford, with Mr J C Bull, clerk, and Mr C H Bull, assistant clerk.—A communication was read from the Vice- Chairman (Mr J Richards) saying he would be unable to attend and asking that his notice relative to certificates for sick school children should be postponed.—Agreed.—The number of inmates in the House during the fortnight showed a decrease of 15 as compared with the corresponding period of last year, and the out.door paupers a decrease of 12. The number of tramps relieved during the fortnight was 191.—Referring to an increase of JE4 5s in the amount of out-relief for the past week Mr Nicholson enquired the reason for it, and the Clerk replied that an increase in the amount paid in kind and a funeral accounted for the in- crease. — Mr Walford thought that they had increased their maintenance account, more than any other Union in the county.—The Rev T M Bulkeley Owen said he thought there was one Union higher than Oswestry.— A communication from the Local Government Board was received stating that they had no objection to the plans of the proposed new nurse's room although they did not commend themselves to the Board.—The Clerk said the Master believed that he could have the work done for less than the estimate of £ 22.—The Clerk reported that no tanders had been received for carrying out certain work for the classification of the able-bodied inmates. The time for sending in the tenders expired on Saturday.—It was agreed to advertise in the COUNTY TIMES and another paper extending the time.- Mr D Vaughan asked if the Clerk bad received any notice from Mr Howell Davies as to the alleged inequalities in certain assessments in town.— The Clerk having replied in the negative, Mr D Vaughan thought Mr Davies ehoulil be asked to supply full particulars of the inequalities be referred to so that they might be remedied as early as possible.—The Clerk said notice of motion mmst be given.—Mr Vaughan then gave formal notice. —On the recommendation of the Ladies' Committee it was agreed that the Master should submit estimates at the next meeting of a dozen children's cots.—The Committee reported that tuey found everything right except the cots. PARISH CHURCH VESTRY MEETING. The annual meeting of the members of the Parish Church, Oswestry, took place at noon on Monday. The Rev Norman Ogilvy (vicar) presided, and there were also present the Rev W Williams, Rev W Coleman, Messrs James Williamson, Haggarty, Inglis, W Gregory, Kay, Denson, A C Nicholson, R J Roberts, II P Gregory, Worrall, Tumor, Barrett, E M Gardner and Thomas. The Vicar nominated Mr W H Gongh as warden for the town, and Mr Gregory for the country, while Mr G Inglis was nominated people's warden for the town, and Mr R J Roberts for the country. The sidesmen appointed by the Vicar were Messrs Gardner, Wallace Pugh, Simpson, J Evans, J Roberts and 11 Martin, and the people's sidesmen were Messrs Worrall, W H Williams, Tomkins, Williamson and Turnor. The delegates elected to attend the diocesan conference at Corwen in September were Messrs A C Nicholson, W H Gougb, W H Worrall, Gardner, W Gregory, G Whitfield, Beard, A Thomas, F Rogers and Mylius.—Mr Trevor Turnor mentioned to the meet- ing that there was a good deal of comment amongst the, members of the congregation owing to the action of two members of the choir who would not turn out with the others during the singing of a hymn. He thought the members of the choir should try to fall in with the rules of the choir or drop out altogether.—The Vicar said he could not explain the reason but perhaps if the two members had been present they would have beeu able to do so. Possibly they did not take part because they were late.-A vote of thanks to the outgoing wardens and sidesmen was passed.—Mr Gough, referring to what Mr Turnor had said, remarked that it might be advisable to hold a congregational meeting where they could talk over matters con- nected with the Church. It would perhaps tend to a better feeling amongst them if such were possible. He simply threw it out as a suggestion.—The Vicar said that during the last year they had had one such meeting and though not largely attended, it was a business-like meeting, and the opinions expressed then had been of the greatest assistance. —Replying to a vote of thanks the Vicar remarked that during the three years he had been amongst them he had been treated with the utmost cordiality not only by the members of the Church but also by those who did not agree with them.

LLANWDDYN. PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.—A tea. party and competitive meeting were held in connection with this Sunday School on Good Friday. Tea was provided by Mr and Mrs Allen Roberts in the afternoon, and the tables were presided over by Mrs Jones, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Roberts, with a host of young lady helpers. The competitive meeting took place in the evening, MrJ Thompson Williams occupying the chair, and conducting the meeting. The programme was long and instructive. Mr H F W'lliams, Llanfyllin, played the accompaniments, and songa were given by Mr Evans, Garthbeibio, and Mr John Lloyd with part songs by a choir con- nected with the I chool. Prizes were aw,1rded to Mr T Parry for poetry, Miss Roberts, Maesdyfnant, and Mr John Davies for essays, Mr Lloyd and Miss Gittins for singiug. Spelling bee, handwriting, impromptu readings, recitations, Ac., were well d'ine by the younger t>cholars, adults acquitting themselves well in the more difficult portious of the competition. The meeting was one of the best ever held here, and was throughout of a highly instruc- tive nature.

LLANFYLLIN. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.— In the Queen's Scholar- ship list just published, are the names of three pupil teachers of the Board School, who sat for examination at Oswestry last December, viz — Mr David Thomas, having obtained first class, Miss C Helen Williams, second class, and Miss Mabel M Watkins, third class. FOOTBALL.—A very pleasant and rather amusing game was played on Bodfach Park, on Saturday, when Mr James Lee got a team of Veterans to- gether to battle against the Town club. Amongst those who played for the Veterans were James Lee, Joseph Lloyd, John Roberts, Thomas Davies, and W Parry. The young players were much too active for the Veterans, who, although very much out of form, played a determined game and worked hard to avoid a defeat. The Club were pressing most of the time, and their goalkeeper, who was at times seen in midfield, was not called upon to defend very often. The game which proved to be very interesting to the spectators, ended in a win for the Club by six goals to two. A GREEDY TRAMP.—Thomas Johnson, labourer, was on Saturday brought up in custody charged by P.C. RO Jones before Mr John Jones with obtaiu- ing a ticket for admission to the Workhouse when he had money in his pocket. Defendant obtained the ticket on the Thursday evening and in the morning the porter finding the sum of Is 3d in his possession took him to the police station, where he remained over Good Friday. He was fined Is in- cluding costs which sum was ordered to be handed over to the Guardians. PARISH CHURCH.—On Good Friday, services were held at the Parish Church in the morning and evening. And on Easter Sunday there were celebrations of the Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m. and 830 a.m. in English, and at 11 o'clock there was a Welsh service and sermon by a celebration of the Holy Communion, and an English service and sermon in the evening at 6-30. The authem at the evening service was Break forth into joy (Baruby). The Church had been prettily decorated for Easter day. The services were well attended and were conducted throughout by the Rector, Rev T Jones, who also conducted a service at Efel-y-cwm Church in the afternoon which was also followed by a celebration of the Holy Communion. SACRED CONCERT. The Wesleyans, departing from their usual custom of holding an eisteddfod at the chapel on Good Friday, this year arranged a sacred concert in the Town Hall, the proceeds of which are to be handed over to the funds for the proposed new chapel. Mr Alderman J Jones, of Corner House, presided, and he was supported on the platform by the minister of the circuit,(the Rev R Morgan. The duties accompanist were carried out with ability by Miss Dora M Watkins. The programme was as follows :—Piauofore duet, Miss Nesta Watkins and Master R Lloyd Jones, Lonion House; solo, "Arm, Arm, ye Brave" (Handel), Mr Edward Evans; rhan-gan, "Y Pedwar Deigryn" (Wigley), the Myifin Male Voice Party; solo, "A Dream of Paradise" (H Gray), Miss Alice Hughes; solo, Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep," Mr J Ellis Jones; recitation, "The Vision of Mirza (Addison), Mr Ernest M Watkins; solo, "The Sailor's Grave," Mr John Jones; can, "Y Penill adroddai fy nhad (apGlaslyn), Miss Alice Hughes; rhan-gan, "Batt yw'r dyrfa ddisglaer hon?" (Lewis), Children's Choir; Chairman's address; pianoforte solo, "The Silver Trumpet" (Viviani), Miss C Helen Williams; quartette, "Blessed are the poor in spirit" (T Price), Messrs J and Samuel Bryan, Miss E L Bryan and Miss C H Williams; solo, Light in darkness (Cowen), Mr J Ellis Jones; solo, "The Holy City (Adams), Miss Alice Hughes; can, "Rhyddid Cymrn," Mr hidward Evaus; Adroridiad. "Y nos" (Islwvn), Mr David Thomas; solo, There is a green hill" (Gounod), Miss Dora M Watkins (accompanied by Miss Gwladys Parry Jones); solo, The Heavenly Rest" (Bryan Warhurst), Mr John Bryan can, "Peidiwch gofyn i mi ganu (Stephens), Miss Alice Hughes; canig, Vlilwyr y Groes" (Dr Protberoe), Myllin Male Voice Party chorus, Hen wlad fy nhadau (f-olo taken by Mr John Bryan). The hall was well filled, and all the items were well received. The children's choir, which gave a verv pleasing render- ing, was conducted by Miss L Watkins, of The Bazaar. Before the close of the proceedings, the Rev R Morgan gave a short address, and proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which Mr E Lloyd Edwards seconded. A vote of thanks was also given all who had taken part, on the motion of Mr R Jones, London House, seconded by Mr D Jones, Penybryn. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. This Council met at the Boardroom on Thursday, when Mr John Jones presided. THE TANAT TALLEY RAILWAY. Referring to the proposed loan of £3.000, Mr J Lloyd Jones proposed that they make a loan of £2,000 and take the other £1,000 in shares.—The Clerk (Mr W A Pughe) said as long as they advanced the money by way of loan they would get the whole of it back without being put to any expense whatever. If they took £1,000 in shares they knew very well it would be a longtime before the railway would pay anything, and they (the Council) would have to pay the interest out of their own pocket which would be a dead loss of aboat £.300. If they decided to take £1,000 in shares they would have to start the whole thing over again and the promoters would have to wait some time for their money.—Mr J Lloyd Jones ultimately withdrew his proposition and the Council decided to adhere to their former resolution to make a loan of £3,000. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported having prepared a fnll estimate of the cost of erecting the proposed cart bridge on the road from Bwlchycibau to the Main, including approaches, and after some discussion it was decided tu tend a copy of same to the Paris Council. Plasiolyn Bridge tioad He had seen the award map of Meifod Parish but failed to have any information concerning this road. Hanwddyn: He had arranged with the Superintendent of the Liverpool Corporation for suitable places to deposit road scrapings at Lake Vyrnwy and also inspected the place where the Parish Council desire to have a cart-bridge on the road leading to Bala. He was instructed to enquire whether the Liverpool Corporation would supply timber. Llan. erfyl: He had commenced with the work of getting materials for the Dislwen bridge. Pennant: Porn, prenwain bridge had been repaired at a cost of BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—THURSDAY. Present: Mr W Roberts, chairman, Mr D Evans, vice-chairman, Messrs E Davies, R H Jones, W Jones, J Lloyd Jones, D Jones, T Roberis, Griffith Jones, Ellis Williams, J Edwards, J Ashiyr Charles Jones, Edward Edwards, D Jonee, Evan Jones, John Jones, Samuel Thomas, and W A Jehu, with Mr W A Pughe, clerk. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that there were 67 inmates in the House during the past week as compared with 74 for the corresponding week of last year. The number of vagrants relieved during the week was 35. He also reported that part of the burial ground wall had fallen. He had drawn the Board s attention to this wall some years ago. The matter was referred to the Visiting Committee.— Tenders were ordered to be obtained for whitewashing and colouring the House by the next board 1 he ques- tion of what the colour should be was left to tae Visiting Committee.—The Master reporte t at «o women inmates bad given notice to leave tHe Workhouse. They had been very useful m assisting with the housework, aryl as there was noouein ne House able to undertake their work he asked the Guardians for instructions.—The matter was left in the hands of the Master. THE LATE ANN BOWDLER. The Relieving Officer (Mr J. Davies) reported that the late Ann iiowdler, aged 72 years, was found dead on the roadside. She had come down to receive her out-relief money aud died on her way home. The Relieving Officer reported that some money was found on her person and in the house £ 1 4s 8d. and she also had some fowls which he had sold for £ 2 10s, and he applied that the funeral expenses, £ 2 Is 9d, should be deducted out of this money the remainder, £1 2s lid, to be handed over to the Guardians.—Agreed.—The Relieving Officer reported that he had sent the key uf the house to the landlady, but she had returned it to him applying for payment of rent. It was decided that the key ue-left with the Relieving Officer until called for. THE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICER'S SALARY. Captain Mytton wrote stating that owing to the Quarter Sessions, he regretted he was unable to attend the Board, and he afcked one of the Guardians to take up his proposition in favour of granting an increase of £10 to the attendance officer. A letter was also read from the Education Department favouring the advance.—Mr J Lloyd Jones said he should have been glad if the Department had given some explanation or reason for making the advance. — Mr David Jones (Llanwddyn) said ha had no objection to the increase bnt he thouht that both officers should be treated alike. Since the Lhn- rhaiadr District Council had been formed the other officer's salary had beeu reduced by £ 8.— Mr William Jones said that as no one seemed to take up the case for making an advance, he moved that they do not accept the recom- mendation of the School Attendance Committee to meddle with the officers' salaries. He considered that the appointments of School Attendance Officer and Sanitary Inspector were one and takiug the two offices together he thought the salary was ample and he moved that they do not carry out the suggestkin of the School Attendance Committee.— Mr John Jones said that when the district WAS worked by one man (Mr Evan Thomas) the salary was more thaI) it is now that the district is worked by two men. The salaries of the two officers now amounts to £ 100, before the district was divided it was L110. The work which a School Attendance Officer had to perform was most disagreeable work and no one but a paid officer would do i:. The work seemed to be increasing, the work done 10 years ago was nothing as compared with work to be done now. Parents would not send their children to school although the schooling was free. They had to make about 40 or 50 notices out at each Board, the officers had to see that these were served, and then they had to pay another visit, to see whether the orders had been complied with, it was a very unpleasant and constant work. The sanitary work was also a very unpleasant work, which would only be done by a paid servant.—Mr J Lloyd Jones, speaking in Welsh, said he came to the Board that day with quite an open mind, he was open to conviction on either side. The first question was as to the raising of the splary by ClO If he was a good officer, and worth keeping, he thought it was RT-oith their while making the increase of CIO. As a member of a School Board he knew that the work had greatly in- creased during the last few years, and he moved that the advance be made.—Mr David Evans, in seconding the proposition, said that Mr J P Griffiths was a very worthv officer and he had done his work well and to the satisfaction of the School Attendance Committee. Charles Jones moved that they advance him C5. Mr Ellis Williams seconded the amendment.—Mr W A Jehu thought that they as a Board should pay more attention to the recommendation of the School Attendance Committee; they had gone into the question and their suggestion should be accepted willingly.-Nir William Jones pointed out that the committee were not unanimous on the question, there were six at the committee, two proposed zEI5, two abstained from voting, and two proposed £10. The advance applied for was C25. When it came te voting—four voted for the E10 advance and the other two abstained, so they conld see the com- mittee were not unanimous about it.—The Chair- man then put up the amendment, viz., that the advance be E5, for which nine voted, and eight for the advance of £ 10. — The amendment was declared carried. MISCELLANEOUS. A circular letter embodying a resolution advoca- ting the detention in the House for a period not exceeding twelve months of women who came in for confinement was read, and on the motion of Mr William Jones, seconded by Mr John Jones was adopted. Circular letters were also read (1st) from the Kettering Union for allocating to the Guardians rather than to the County Councils or their com- mittees, the power of administering the old age pensions. (2nd) From the Todmorden Guardians asking that in view of the passing of the Inebri- ates Act, existing facilities for the sale of intoxi- cating liquors be placed under greater restrictions. After a short discussion these two circulars were allowed to lie on the table, Mr John Jones re- marking in reference to the latter circular that we have the Sunday Closing Act in Wales and were in advance of them. MR. ARCHIBALD ROBERTSON. Mr John Davies, relieving officer, said he was instructed by Air Archibald Robertson to inform the Guardians that he was willing to sign the cheque on condition that the Board allowed him 3s a week for six months, a suit of clothes, a pair of boots, and a hawker's licence.-Ou the motion of Mr William Jones, seconded by Mr David Jones, and supported by other members, it was agreed to allow him the above.

LLANSAINTFFRAID. LECTURE.—On Good Friday evening, in connection with the Calvitiistic Methodist Chapel, a lecture on "Egypt" was delivered by the Rev E Griffiths, Meifod, in the Village Hall, Mr R Ryder Lewis, Dyffryn, Meifod, presiding. In the afternoon an excellent tea was provided to which a large number sat down. The following presided at the tables and also undertook the making of the tea:— Mrs Gittins, Ffinant; Miss Gittins, Voel; Miss Hughes, Calcott Hall; Mrs Evans, Penissarllan; Mrs Edwards, Temperance; Mrs G W Williams, Miss Hughes, Gelli; Mrs Jones, Level Crossing; Miss Gittins, Bank; Miss Evans, BronavoD Mrs Thomas Morris, Mrs Jones, Wttra; Mrs Evans, Bank; Miss Williams, Bryntanat. ENTERTAINMENT.—An entertainment organised by Miss Mines, the Vicarage, was held in the National School on Tuesday. The first part con- sisted of songs and solos by the following:—Mr Openshaw and Mr Ridge (humorous songs), Mi S Robineon (songs), Mr R T Roberts (stump speech), which was well received, and Miss Wiiliams (violin solos). The second part consisted of a play entitled The Crowning of the Gipsy Queen." The per- formers were Miss Kuapp, Ellesmere (Gipsy Queen), Mrs Jenks (Gipsy Smith), Miss Mines (Mego), Miss Katie Thomas (Bertini), Miss C Mason (Countess), and the other gipsies were Misses M Jenkin3 and E Breeze. Tambourine march and gipsy songa by the children. The play wound up with a tableaux Crowning of the Gipsy Queen." The accompanist was Miss Lord. The performance of the children was very good and reflects much credit upon Miss Mines by whom they were taught. ST. FFBAID'S CHURCH.—Services were held in this Church on Good Friday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. On Sunday there was Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., and services at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 6-30 p.m., the Vicar, Rev T H Lloyd, M.A., preaching excellent sermons. At the 11 o'clock service Mr H R Williams gave a solo, Miss Lord (Virniew Mount) accompanying on the organ. The church was very tastefully decorated by the following: Altar and font, Miss Marv Perrott; pulpit and litany desk by Mrs Lloyd (Vicarage); lectern by Miss M Evans (Penymaes) windows by the Misses J and M H Riley, Miss Catkins, and Miss Mines; pillars by Mrs John Lloyd and Mrs Johnston (Jubilee terrace). Plants were kindly lent by Mrs Evans (Penymaes). White hyacinths, spirasa, and tulips for the altar vases were kindly sent by Miss Hayhurst. Flowers were also sent by the Misses Steward (Trederwen).

GUILSFIELD C.E.T.S.—The members of the Band of Hope had their annual festival on Tuesday, in the schoolroom. After tea, which was presided over by the Misses Jones, the School, the members sang the service of song, Defeat and Victory," the readings being given by the Vicar. The festival ended with a series of recitations by the members, and songs by Miss F Jones and her sisters.—A most enjoyable evening was spent. SPECIAL SERVICES.—On Good Friday there were services in the morning and evening, and in the afternoon from three to four an hour's meditation, when the choir sang the Litany of the seven words from the Cross. Holy Communion was celebrated on Easter Day at 8 30 a.m. and at mid-day, there being 92 communicants, and the congregations were large. The clmrch was tastefully decorated for the festival by Miss Beck, front screen and lectern; Miss Davison, vases; Madtme Pryce, font; Misses Jones, side screens Miss Mytton, Miss M J Jones, Miss Messem, and Miss Gittins, windows. THE EASTER VESTRY was held on Tuesday, the Vicar presiding. The Churchwardens, Mr Gittins, Trawscoed, and Mr E Davies, the Coppice, were reelected. Capt Mytton, Mr A Pryce, Mr Messem, and Mr John Jones were elected sidesmen. Capt Mytton and Mr Edwin' Jones were delegated to attend the St Asaph Diocesan Conference to ba held in September next.

THE MOST NUTRITIOUS. .W& E P P S b ORATEFUL- COMFORTI NO. COCOA BREAKFAST-SUPPER.

ELLESMERE. BOARD OF GUARDIAN S.-TrizSDAY. Present: Mr Brownlow RCTovrer (chairman) presiding, the Revs T J Rider (vice-chairman), H Moody, and S T W Barker, Messrs H 0 Chapman, J D Owen, W Jones, E Butler, J A Moss ford, S J Leviis, J Darlington, and Charles Emberton; with the Clerk, Mr R E Lloyd. VACCINATION. > A communication was received from the Local Government Board referring to the letter of the Guar dians of the 7Lh ult., in which the Board was asked to fix the fees to be paid to the several public vacriiiators in the Ellesmere Union, as the Guar- dians and public vaccinators had bepn unable to come to a decision before January 1st, 1899. The Board fixed the fees asfollows:-One shilling under paragraph (a) (b) for every successful primary vaccination,(1) if within three miles of the residence of the pubtic vaccinator 5s; (2) if within three miles and Dot more than six from the vaccinator's residence, 7s 6d; (3) if over six miles from his residence, 10s; (c) for every successful primary vaccination of an adult, and for every successful re-vaccination performed at the vaccinator's surgery, 2s 6d. OLD AGE PENSIONS. The Ke tering report on olu age pensions, with certain suggestions as to the condition under which such pension should be given, was read, but the Guardians decided to take no action. THE INEBRIATES ACT. The Clerk to the Todmorden Union forwarded a copy of a resolution recently adopted by his Board. The Ellesmere Board were asked to support the resolution which stated that having regard to the recent Act for the detention in Inebriate Reforma- tories of habitual drunkards, and further as the general regulations were framed for the purpose of reclaiming the inmates" it was desirable that the sale of intoxicating liquors should be placed under greater restriction.—Nothing was done in the matter. MISCELLANEOUS. A communication was received from the Guardians of the Launceston Union asking the Board to subscribe to a resolution on the treatment of single women confined in Workhouses. The present system was denounced as encouraging immorality, as unjust to ratepayers, and as disas- trous in its effects upon the health and even en- dangering the lives of infant children. The Guardians adopted the resolution.-Mr Hilgar Chapman and the Rev S T W Barker reported that they had visited the House and found everything in a satisfactory condition with the exception of the water in tne receiving ward, which on the authority of the Medical Officer was turbid and quite unsatis- factory.—On the motion of Mr H D Owen a com- mittee consisting of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Mr Chapman, and Mr Barker was appointed to investigate the matter. STATISTICS. The following statistics were reported:—Vagrants relieved during the fortnight, 135 as against 189 last year. Vagrants relieved during the half-year ended Lady Day 1899, 1,525 against 1,823 for cor- responding period of last year, a decrease of 298. A QUESTION OF SALARY. The recommendation of the School Attendance Committee that the salary of Mr W H Rutter, school attendance officer, be increased by JE5 came up for consideration.—The Rev T J Rider, Chair- man of the Committee, said that on Mr Rutter applying for an increase, they had carefully gone int.o the matter and ascertained how many schools be bad to visit, and they found that he was receiving less money in proportion than the other school attendance officers. Mr Rutter had done his duty well and they felt that be had been rather under- paid. He moved that the recommendation of the committee be accepted.— Mr H 0 Chapman seconded.—Mr Charles Emberton thought the best thing the Board could do would be to adjourn con- sideration of the recommendation for a fortnight, when they would perhaps have a fuller attendance of members. Whilst recognising Mr Rutter's ex cellence as an officer he strongly disapproved of the raising of salaries all round. Mr Rutter had other sources of income, and he was going to vote against any increase in the salary. He proposed the adjournment of the question for a fortnight. — Mr J Darlington seconded. — Mr H 0 Chapman said they should bear in mind that there had been an entire re-arrangement of the district under Mr Rurter's control, and what was perhaps formerly sufficient remuneration was now totally inadequate. —In answer to a question, the Vice-Chairman said Mr Rutter's salary as school attendance officer was now E20 a year.—Rev H Moody thought the best way of dealing with the application would be to take a little off Mr Rutter's salary as Relieving Officer, and increase his income as Attendance Officer. There was no doubt that Mr Rutter was saving the ratepayers' money, because he was getting the schools to earn more, and the more they earned the less would have to be paid in voluntary sub- scriptions and rate. An increase in salary would enable him to take more interest in his work, and he earnestly hoped they would put Mr Rutter on the same footing as Lis fellow officers.-Mr J A Mossford recognised the necessity for adequate remuneration, but thought the best couse would be to adjourn the matter for a fortnight. They had a small Board that day, and he knew that many members made a poiut of only attending on District Council days on account of the great distances they had to travel.—Mr S J Lewis and Mr J DOwen both saw no harm in adjourning the matter for a fortnight. The latter remarked that when the time came he should vote for an increase in the f;alarv.-Neittier the motion nor amendment was formally put to the meeting, but it was understood that the matter stood adjourned for a fortnight. THANKS FOK THE CHAIRMAN. This being the last meeting of the year, Mr H D Owen proposed a coidiai vute of thanks to the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the painstaking manner in which they had performed the duties devolving upun them in the past year.—Mr H 0 Chapman seconded, and the motion was carried with acclamation, the Chairman returning thanks for the vote on his own and the Vice-Chairman's behalf. ————

MAESBURY. THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.—The Sun- day school anniversary services were held on Sunday when Mr Maurice Williams preached in the morning and evening, and Mr E Comptou, of Maesbury, in the afternoon. Special hymns were sung by the children and choir at each service a duet was given by Nellie Bailey and Emma Drayton, and the following gave recitations:—Minnie Phillips, Nellie Bailey, Rosy Drayton, Fanny Edwards, Emily Price, Annie Bailey, Annie Phillips, Ethel Bailey, Alice Dawson, Maud Bailey, Edith Evans, Pollie Bailey, Hilda Parry, Joseph Phillips, John Dravton, George Jones, Edward Kendrick, William Bailey, Mark Jones, Thomas Edwards, Charles Parry, and Wilfred Llovd. The services were well attended, and collections were taken on behalf of the school funds. CHORAL FESTITAL.—The eighth annual festival of the Village Congregational Church took place on Easter Monday. Choirs attended from Grimpo, Dovaston, Maesbury, Ruyton XI Towns, and Pant, numbering altogether some 10U voices. In addi- tion to the usual hymns and chants, the cantata, The City of Gold," was this year given in the evening, the choir being supplemented by the orchestra of Messrs Barclay, Oswestry. The con- ductor was Mr E Compton. and the accompanist Miss Rogers. In the afternoon devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev T Morgan, Ruyton, and the choir gave a couple of hymns.—Tne Rev J Davies Jones said be had received a letter from the conductor, saying his doctor forbade him being present aud wished the festival every success.—It was agreed to send a message of sympathy to Mr Morris.—The President (the Rev J J Poynter), the Rev H Crane, and Mr T Ward Green addressed the meeting.-A vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Rev D H Shankland.—Tea was afterwards served in the Schoolroom, when the tables were presided over by Mrs Woollam, Miss Richards, Miss Rofers, and Miss Hughes (Ball Mill).—At the evening meeting, after opening prayer by the Rev A Whittingham and addresses by the President and Mr D Bebb, Hordlev, the cantata "The City of Gold" was rendered in an admirable manner, the solos being taken by Miss Hanmer, Miss P Davies, Miss liebb, Miss A Bebb, Messrs D L Bebh. R Davies, and G F Davies.—The usual votes of thanks closed a most successful festival.

WHITTINGTON. EASTERTIDE.—At the Parish Church on Good Friday there were servides at 8.30, 10.30, and the three hours' service from 12 to 3, which was well attended. It was taken by the Rector, the Rev, E Pell Edmonds, and consisted of hymns and readings of the seven last words from the Cross. I here was also evensong, wLh a sermon by the Rector, at 7.30. On Paster Day there were three celebratious of the Holy Communion, at 7 a.m., 8 (choral), and after matins- At each service there was a good number of communicants, and the Rector was the celebrant. At matins the processional hymn was "Jesus Christ is risen to day," to Morgan's well- known tune. The Rector took the service and preached morning and evening. The offertories during the day were for the Lay-Reader Fund. The church was tastefully decorated by a number of ladies and gentlemen, the font, as usual, being the work of Miss Wright's (Halston) gardener.

DEATH OF MR TOM ELLIS, M.P. Early on Wednesday morning the news reaohflft Aberystwyth from Cannes that MI Tom Ellis. M.P for Merionethshire, had breathed his last. So sodden was the news that for a long time the public refused to credit it. Our representative waited on the family of Mrs Ellis in North Parade and in answer to Do inquiry as to whether they conld confirm the rumoar Miss Davies replied that unfortnnately they could. The family were grief stricken by the terrible suddenness of the event and the loss of one so near and dear to them. The man in the street too fejfc equally grieved at the loss of the best eon of Wales. Mr Ellis had been in indifferent health for some time and about a fortnight before with his wife and some friends be left England for a short stay abroad. About the end of last week be became worse and when medical aid was obtained it waB found that he was suffering from brain fever AND an affection of the lungs. His condition waB serious and after being unconscious for 24 hours TO passed away at 8 o'clock on Wednesday morning. those who had to come in contact with him Mr ElliB was alwavs courteous, willing to oblige, and in FA<& he was kindness itself. Never dazed by the success which bad fell to his lot. in political life, he however was equal to the task and knew exactly how much his influence could be used for tbe benefit of his country, and was careful to use it in the most fit and proper channels. As a student of Aberystwyth CollegB be was always popular. He clung to the College long after the student had become a man and a potent factor in Welsh affairs; his Alma Mater was to him the pivot upon which all the work of the young Welshmen was centred. At the bottom of all the forces put into operation there was the well-grounded love of his country, the longing to see his fellow Welshmen better equipped in the way of education, the anxiety thaft they should have fair play in competing with otbeis and a desire above all to raise the standard of the aims of Welshmen in general, making politjps secondary to the demand of a higher education AND bettering of the lives of those by whom he w88 looked upon as a leader. To say that he has in his short life not lived to see the crown (f success would be wrong, for when Mr Ellis joined the Aber- ystwyth College there were enly twenty-five students there, now there are over fonr hundred, and in addition, a Welsh University, the possible existenoe of which can scarcely have entered into the dreams of the young men of Mr Ellie'S early days. THE PARNELL OF THE WELSH PARTY. The deceased member was the son of Mr T Ellia. farmer, of Cynlas near Bala. and was born in 1858. He was educated at tbe Welsh University Collego Aberystwyth, and subsequently at New College, Oxford, where he took his degree as B.A. in 1885. For some short time Mr Ellis occupied a position as a private tutor in South Wales, but this was prior his acquaintance with Sir J T Brunner whofia private secretary he became. Then came hisintrodoB- tion to political life and bis first battle was fought in the 1886 campaign. Mr Ellis conducted the campaign exclusively in Welsh, a fact which at the time was considered to be phenomenal as be was the first person to do it. Snch was the success DT Mr MLIS in political life that he earned the title DS the Parnell of the Welsh Party and his services TO the party as Liberal Whip have been of the rnoft brilliant order. Mr Ellis's father is still living at Cynlas, and one of bis sisters, Mrs Jones, resides at Trewythen. The news of his death oomes with increased regret wben it is remembered tbat Mr Ellis WAS only married on June 1st of last year to Miss Annie Davies of Cwrtmawr. Aberystwyth. The weddinjr took place at the Tabernacle Chapel and was OTSK brilliant description, in fact perhaps it was the rnOllt gorgeous wedding of the season. It was attended by the political admirers of the young member, AND high hopes were expressed for his fature career. The keenest sympathy of those admirers is now extended towards his widow. HIS PARLIAMENTARY CAREER. Our readers are already familiar with the lead- ing features and events of Mr Ellis's Parliamentary career. His unremitting attention to all that con- cerned Welsh interests and tbe boldness and unity of purpose which the Welsh Party displayed dun. the six years of Conservative Government fro. 1886 are well remembered. Then wbe. the urn of the tide came in 1892 AND the Liberals came into power Mr EiJilt accepted the tribute which Mr Gladstone paid TO hia high capabilities by the offer of a responsible position in the new Government, and those wbB knew him felt no misgivings lest the csres of office might weaken his attachment to the cause S Wales. Tne full significance of his subsequent accesstioj to the exalted position of chief Liberal Whip car. onl V be realised when it is remembereB that barely eight year elapsed since he entered Parliament as a private member, a mere yontfc and utterly devoid of the qualifications wealth and birth hitherto regarded as the sine rpm noti of the office. He achieved such a measure (ft success that Sir William Harcourt was able to say of him "No Government has ever bad the services of an abler or a more efficient Whip." Amid the exacting duties of the office and in spite of all the claims on his time Mr Ellis on every possible occasion displayed his kinship with the Welsh members. A little incident occurred in 1885 which probably had a considerable effect upon bis political life. Mr Michael Davitt was addressing a political meeting at Blaenau Festiniog when he was supported by young Welshmen in Mr Tom Ellis and Mr Lloyd- George who then met each other for the first time. Mr Davitt seems to have formed a high opinion DI both, for in a conversation at the close of THE meeting he urged them to enter Parliament 88 Welsh members. Though Mr Ellis had P'- bably conceived the idea of possibly entering Va-liameBt before this there is TIO doubt that it was theu the idea germinated.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. These Sessions were held at Newtown ON Thursday before Captain Mytton (chairman), Messrs R E Jones, Richard Lloyd, S D PRIO&- Davies, A D Mortford, T Pryce, E WoosnalB Savage, J E Kinsey Jones, Richard Jones, C Whitley Owen and Major Bead well. The following gentlemen comprised the Grand JURY ;_R W Davies, Newtown, foreman; George Roberts. Llanidloes Robert Francis, Llanbrynmair; David Morgan, Llanidloes; John Breeze, Llanidloes; J E Morgan, Upper Bryn Eean Bnmford, Llan- idloes D Vvrniew Jones, John Mills, John Thomas, John Davies, Richard Lloyd, JasBamer, LJanidloeø; Richard Davies, Bodaioch Chas Evans, Trefeglwyu; Thomas Jones, Trefeglwys Thomas Francis, Red House; Ellis Breeze, Cemmaes; Edward Davies, Llanwrin Jeremiah Williams, Thomas Griffiths, John Behb, Aberbechan. The Chairman briefly addressed the members of the Jurv in regard to their duties, and thought tbev would have little hesitation in bringing a tree bill in each case. THE NEWTOWN WATERWORKS APPEAL. The Court delivered judgment in the Waterworks Company's appeal. The Court FOOND the rateable value of the Newtown Waterworks Newtown parish to be £325 LOs, and in Llanllwcfc- haiarn JE92 15S, and ordered that the assessment be altered accordingly. The appellants having succeeded in the appeal tbe Court ordered that the respondents should pay to the appellants the costs of the appeal, the same to be taxed by the Clerk FLFF the Peace.— Mr Moss, M.P., who represented the appellants, urged that the hearing should be further adjourned so that the costs when taxed should be made part of the order. —Mr Williams consented, and the final settlement was adjourned to the first Monday in May to Welshpool, the costs to be taxed meanwhile. THE LIVERPOOL WATERWORKS APPEAL. In the matter of the Liverpool Waterworks appeal Mr Wilbraham asked for a respite of the five appeals, which had not yet been heard. HE understood Mr Morris consented to the application. — Mr Morris, representing the five parishes, sented, and the cases were adjourned to the n session. THEFT OF A PIG TROUGB. '11 ia The Grand Jury having returned a tra the case of Albert Davies, 18 years of with stealing an iron pig trough ^LONGI S JEADED Eliza Doibey on February 28?B' VICTion for guilty and also admitted a address- Fo The Cha¡troaD, felony IN December, 1891.-T ing prisoner, regretted to sa^tb;n-eB and be would had not cured him of his prope monthg witL be imprisoned for two calendar labour. FAISE PRKTEM:KS. OBTAINING MONE\ i .» OBIAIIW.-MX TAILOR, pleaced E-UILTV !Ear-y !V"ivseS'pr^^ces 2sfr0U1 ^rvL\d» obtaining by fj 25,h at Llanllwchaiarn and a NNFNN DFL> Powell, 5F"\>«-TOWN He admitted that under the name «f Frederick Morris he had been convicted at Welle, Somerset, in April, 1896, of a nu-aemeanour. The Court passed sentence of two months' impriso*- meut for each offence, making four months in all. THE ALLEGFD INDECENT ASSAULT. The Grand Jury after deliberating for som'e time in this case cat the bill and John Williams,!?, labourer, charged with indecently assaulting Susaa Elizabeth Tudor at Llanmerewig Oil March 18A. was discharged.

LLANYMYNECH. NEW PREMISES —Messrs F Pugh and Son, tailors and drapers, have now completed their new premises. The shop stands in the centre of the village in close proximity to the well-known Lion Hotel. In addition to the shop there are large and well-ventihited workshops and residence attached. It is built of Pias Cerrig brick, the contractors be- ing Mr John Davies, Plas Cerrig, Mr David Griffiths, and Mr Thomas Deam MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. A well attended concert held in the Assembly Room on Thursday evening brought the session of 1898-9 to A close. The concert was got up by the pains- taking secretary of the society Mr T. Read, The Locks, and he is to be heartily congratulated upon its success. The programme was as follows Piano- forte solo, Miss Laura Pugh solo Dawn of Re- demption," Miss Lily Hughes; song" Anchoria," Mr Baird comic song, Mr Bert Seno; song, Mrs E T Williams; recitation, Mr Morris; selection on the gramophone Hen wlad fy nhadau," led by Mr Baird, closed the meeting.