The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

LLANGURIG. TEA PARTY.—The annual tea party given bv the vounlJ" fadies and gentlemen attached to the Parish Church, took place on Easter Monday in the Church BoL.se. A large number of parishioners avaited themselves of the invitation which was extended to them, and heartily enjoyed the feast, and the mis- cellaneous entertainment which followed, and over which Mr Pryee, J.P., Pantdrain, presided. Church House was fitted to overawing, and the audience tonk the Hve!iest intere-it in each item of the programme. The programme consisted of the foHowing items:—Pianoforte so)o, Miss M Row- botham song, Miss Beatrice Price: trio, Misses Nettie and Lihan Hvans, and Ino Rowbotham song, Miss Anwyi musical sketch, in which 13 children took part; song, Miss Neliie Evans; duet, Misses Evans and Rowbotham sonar, Miss Maude Price, Rhayader; soogand chorus, Master John H Row- botham and pirty song, Mr Tom PhUlips, LIan- idloes quartette, Mr W Price and party dramatic performance, by Masters Joseph Daviea, W Haghes, John Jones, and WiHiam Jones. In addition to the above, the:e were three com- petitions which vasrly interested the audience. The Rrst. was for the best reciatation of Mynyddog. Descriptive song, Un goeg oedd y gneuen," Miss Mary Davies won the n:st prize, and Master Joseph Da'ies came off second best. The next competition was reading a hymn tune at sight. Two parties entered the and the prize was awarded to Mr W Price and party. Great excitement prevaHed tturmg th", contest in rendering hymn tune number 127 (A and M second tune), con6ned to choirs of not more than twe)vp in number. The first to ascend theplatform were membersoftbe Llanidloes Church Choir, and considering the short time they devoted to the piece they acquitted themselves remarkahjy we)!. They were followed by a party of twelve belonging to the Dangurig Church Choir ledbv Mr Rowbotham. The adjudicators the Rev W D Roberta, M.A., and Messrs Tom Philips and R M Davies, Llanidloes, had no dimculty on deciding in favour of t!,e Hangurig Church Choir, Mr Rowbotbam generously returned the prize. The contest on the impron.pta speech, for which several had entered, was somewhat marred by the êhat lTJ:, <1111 of the eUlIljJetitl>rs hud not left the J-oo'n untu the subjuct (the telegraT;h) had been announced—Before separating the Chairman propo&ed a hearty vote of thltuks to the iadi..s and others who had ao gem.rous)y assisted in providing the tea. A S!mi!ar vote to the Chairman termini ted the most succes.fu! gathering of Its kind ever held in the Church Hoase. J be foHowing generously co.tributed tr-wards the of the entertain- ment:—Mrs Hov-1 \"¡-rTJPY, Messrs J R Pryse, (PantdrKin), G.vi\11 Edmunds and Jas WiHiams, KOl'ih and South Waiea Bank, L!anid!oes.

LLANBRYNMAIR. OBiTCARY.—News reachet- IH of t! death at Racine, Wisconsin, on the 31st u!t-' of ''hs Hon Richard P. Howbif, at the age of 67 yeara. Mr Howe)! was a na.ive of thia ptace and 'i descendant of the fami)y of Wi'Hum HoweH. one (Iff the three brothers whc wt're the irst converts to Calviui",tic Methodisnt in North Wa!ea. Mr Howe!! sett!<'d in Racine in 1354 and n)!cd several positions of trust and hOllonr in his aduptpd C'ty and State as re- presenting Racine ia the SLate AMSemb)y, a director of onp uf rhe city bacKS, governor of one of the pulJlic ,wlw()!s known as HoweD's Sc!ioo), &nd for many years treasurer of the Caivinistic Methodist Church.

MACHYNLLETH. STORM AND FLOODS.—A fierce storm passed over this district yesterday. The wind blew with hurricane force, and the heavy rain foUowingthe showers of the previous day quickly caused the Dovey to overnow its banks. DEATH OF A CHILD.—Mary Elizabeth Edwards, fifteen weeks old, the infant child of Charles and Catherine Edwards was found dead in bed on Sunday morning. Dr Davies was called in without de)ay. On Tuesday Coroner John Rowlands held an inquest in the Town Hall, and after hearing the evidence of the parents and Dr Davies the jury returned a verdict of found dead." BOARD OF GUARDIANS—WEDNESDAY. Present: Mr Edward Hushes, Danwrin, Mrs Doyd, MachynUeth, Messrs John Davies, Maehyn- Hetb, John Davies, Darowen, Rowland Jones, Caer- einionfacb, E M Jones, Danbrvnmair, Richard Owen, Isygarreg, R Hushes, Penegoes, Humphrey Jones, Pennat, Richard Morgan, Towyn, John Row- lands, Ilachytilleth,:Richard Moreran, Uwchygarreg, with Messrs D Evans, cterk, D Morgan, assistant clerk, J Jones, master, and W Jones and D HoweH, relieving omcers. THE CHAIR. As the Chairman and 'vice-Chairman were absent, Mr Edward Hushes, Danwrin, was voted to the chair,—Other members were absent owing to the funeral of the Rev R H Morgan at Towyn. ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS DURING THR YEAR. During the year twenty-two meetings were hetd, and tbefo)!owing Hst of attendances will be ir;Ler- esting :—N B Owen, chairman, 19, D Evans, vice- chairman 18, Ellis Hughes 20, Rowland Jones 10, Richard Owen 15, E M Jones 14, John Davies (Darowen) 16, Edward Hughes 19, R Morgan (Uwehvgarreg) 15, Wm Evar-a 18, Ric'hd Hughea 16. John Davies (MachyaHeth) 17, R GiHart 11, John Watkins 16, Mrs L!oyd 17, John Owen 11, Humph- rey Jones 19, Meredith Jones 17, Wm Jones 13, Richard Morgan (Towyn) 12, J Hughes Jones 7, and J Rowiands 15. FINANCE COMMITTEE. This committee recommended the payment of accounts amounting in the aggregate to £220, and the recommendation was adopted.—The Maxtor said he had tested the milk supply and found it almost correct. THE CHAIR. Mr N B Owen (the chairman) wrote regretting his irjabitity to attend. He thanked the Board for their kindness and ready assistance to him during the year.—Mr J Rowlands, in moving a vote of thanks to the Chairman for his services, said he had conducted the business in an able and impartial manner, and had only missed three meetings during the year.—Mr Richard Morgan, Uwchygarreg. seconded, and the motion was unanimously passed. -Mr E M Jones moved a simitar vote to the vice- chairman, Mr D Evans.—Mr R Owen seconded, and this motion was also agreed to.—The Chairman proposed that thanks should also be accorded to the clerk and assistant c)erk.—Mrs Lloyd seconded, and it was passed.—Thanks were also pa-iged to the representative of the Press. MISCELLANEOUS. Dr WiUiama thanked the Board for re-appointing him Medica! Officer for Penegoea district.—The Local Government Board sanctioned the appoint- ment of Dr A 0 Davies as Vaccination Omcer.— The salary of the Matron was increased by .82 a year.—A letter from the Todmorden Union was taid on the table.—The Schoot Attendance Committee recommended the payment of ;E4 per annum to bhe Clerk for his services and it was adopted —The Cterk stated that the accounts for the half-year ending September, 1898, had been compteted, and it was decided to have them printed. PETTY SESSIONS.—WEDNESDAY. Before Major Bonsa!! (presiding), Mr Joseph Evans and Mr D Davies. PARISH CONSTABLES.—Two parish coustabtes were appointed for each of the following parishes —Caereinionfechan, Cemmes, Llanwrin, Darowen, Derwenlas, Uwchygarreg, and Llanbrynmair, and three for MacbynHeth parish. SANITARY MATTERS.—Richard Winiams, inspector to the M&chynUeth Rural Council summoned Joseph Evans, Fronygog, for neglecting to abate a nuisance atLlwyngwyn Farm.—After evidence had been given by the Inspector and the Medical Omeer (Dr Mathews), Mr Evans (who did not sit during the hearing of the case) said that the necessary work had not been done owing to the bad weather. The tenant remained in the house at his own risk.—It was decided to adjourn the case for a month in order to afford to afford the parties an opportunity to come to an amicable decision.—Rev T GriSith, The Forge, was summoned by the same omcer, for negating to abate a nuisance at the Forge.—The Bench decided to adjourn this case also for a month in order that the defendant might have an opportunity to carry out the work. THE WET LisT—P.S. Hamer summoned E WiHiams, Brynmorto, Penua), with having been drunk whitat in charge of a horse on March 1st. There being a previous conviction he was fined 5a with C():lt.-The same omcer summoned Hugh Reos, the Furge, with h.tviug been drunk. As defendant was now behaving well, compared with his conduct in times gone-by, theomcet-didnot preps the charge, and it was dismissed.—Elijah Vauf(haIJ, Graigfach, Machyntteth, was charged nith beiug orunk and witititi- near the Town HnU on March 1st. Fined 10s and costs. HAD No RAILWAY FicKKT.—J R Dix, manager for the Corria Rai)wf)\' Company, summoned David Davies, Es'acrhir, Danwrin, tabourer, with having t!aveH<'d on the railway without paying his fare. —Defendant said he had intended to pay when he started from MachynHeth, but was influenced by others not to do so. On arriving at Ffriddgate be found that he only had a sovereign, and not desiring to change it, he did not want to pay that day. He intended paying some time later on.—Mr J R Dix, the manager of the Corria Rai)way Com- pany, who conducted the case, said the faro from 1\fachynJJeth to Ffriddgate was only cue penny. Recentiy there had been m:my cases of this nature and a great, dfa! of fraud was perpetrated. P<op)e entered the train without, taking tickets and after- ward dodged nut without paying the fare. Had defendant said he would pay later ou they would not have taken proceedings, bat he denied having trave))e<tcnthetrainatun.—The Bench ¡<aid the I practice was must obnoxious and should be put down. Defendant would be fined 11s including costs. SHKFP SCAB.—Thomaa Vt'i))iama, Buckley, Flint- shire, was summondfd for not having reported sheep scab. P.O. Hame;' visited NantyntO-tc Farm, property of defendant, and found 21 sheep out ot 42 sheep affected .vith scab.—Defen- dant, who disc]aimed ownership, was fined .El and 21s eosts. No LiGHT.—P.O. T Hamer summoned John Wit- Hams, Cwm))i))e, CfmrnHHS, farmer, with having driven a carriage without light on March 2nd.— Defendant admitted the charge.—This being the first offence under the new regulations, P.S. Hamer said he did not press the charge, and the Bench dismissed it with a caution, and hoped the case would serve as a warning to others.

FORDEN. APPOINTMENT.—Mr Snook, Welshpoo), who has been acting as Mr Hole's assistant surveyor, haa been appointed Inspector of Nuisances to Forden Rurf.) District Council in succession to Mr W H P Pritchard, who has obtained an important appoint- ment in TtfH CnRisTY MiNSTRELs.—These minstrels jour- neyed from Wetshpoot, on Tuesday, to Forden, where in the evemng they gave an excellent con- cert in the schootroom, in aid of the Forden United Footba)! Oub. The haH was packed with an enthusiastic audience. The various items on the programme were followed with much interest. At thn close the Vicar, Rev J E Vixe, delivered a few appreciative remarks on the exceuent concert they had just enjoyed, the proceeds of which had greatly improved ths financial status of the football ciub. The programme was as under:— Opening chorus. "Liberty Be)! company; song, Attge]s guard my little one," Mr J G Thomas humorous song, "Hooligan's Mute," Mr W Hum- phreys; coon song, "Drifting," Mr W Evans; humorous song, You'H 'ave to 'a,vn 'en)," Mr J R Thomas; song, "The mountain land," Mr T Farr; song, Keep three )itt]e words for me," Mr R H Thomas; humorous "A hugbing farmer," Mr W Humphreys; song, Take this tetter to my m ? ,<ct' F Rider; humorous song, Mr J R Thu.n.tS yarn, job Jenkius' trip to London," Mr Jf. Selectior, by Edison's lategt invention, the Gramophone, inc)uding desc'ript.ivc piece illus- trating the victorious entry of an American Regiment into New York after the Spnn:nh Wnr.— The "Cock o' the North," qs played by Piper Findtatt-r, V.C.. at Dargai, &c., song and dance, Mr J R ThoTi'la; Laughable sketch, Swindlers;" Characters:—Jake, Mr Wa?erEvans; Rocks, Mr Atf. Jones; Musician, Mr C H Harris. -+-

The recpnt returns show that the Independent Order of Oddfeijows, Manchester Unity, has had a must sn?-Msf'u) year. An increase in each cinss of membership is recorded, but the increaae of 16,453 adutt members is the most gratifying. Ti'c caIJiralof the javeni)e societies has increased by nearly .68.000.

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NEWTOWN. MtCDAL COMPETITION.—The draw for the semi- final resulted asfoHows: County School v Half Holiday, R W W v Cambrian North End. ST AsAPH Cup.—The Newtown team journeyed to St -\saph on Monday &nd after two encounters suc- ceeded in retaining possession of the cup, beating Rhy) Reserve 4 tol and Dint 1 toO. The cop was brought home and is on view in Mr C Parry's window at the Oak Vaults. A CORRECTION.—In the account given in our tast issue of St David's Day ia India, we referred to Mr R N Goodwiu, of Bangor, thia should have been Mr R Nettieton Goodwin, )ate of Newtown, and we learn that the interesting report of the gathering was from bis pen. CYCLING CLUB.—The annual meeting was held at the Cross Temperance House, on Wednesday evening, Bugler J Pritcbard in the chair. The onicials for the ensuing year were elected as foHows:—President, MrC M Kershaw, hon.aeos., Messrs F W Cooke and Jack Norton, captain, Mr Fred K L)oyd, deputy captain, Mr P H Owen, bngtor, Mr J Pritchard, committee, Messrs Rogers, Moore, Gougb, Jones, Vassila, Roy croft, Edwards. Mr E H. Morgan was appointed timekeeper. G. F. S.—On Tuesday evening the members, assisted by a few friends, gave an entertainment at the PubHc Ha!I when there was a good attendance. A kinderoperette, entit)ed Hearts aud Homes, was produced under the direction of Miss Macrone, the principal parts being taken by Miss Jennie BaHey, Miss Nora Pitot. Miss Ftossie Smith, Master Havard Morgan, and Master J Bennett. A charade was atso prepared but, owing to the lateness of the hour, was not produced. Miss Lucia Maerone presided at the piano. IN His STEPS."—Despite the inclement weather there was a good attpndance at the Wesleyan Chape! on Thursday evening, when the above service of song was ably rendered by the choir, the conductorship of Mr 0 D S Tayfor, the organist being Mr D W Oliver. The Chairman, Mr R Doyd, J.P., in hia opening remarks referred to the death of Mr T E EHis. He thought it was very fitriCl tbat a vote of condolence should be passed at that gathering and conveyed to the bereaved widow and re)atives. The audience, among whom there were many Conservatives and Churchpeop)e, immediatety acquiesced by rising. The singing was much enjoyed, and the explanatory passages were read by the Rev J Davies, pastor. The solos were abty rendered by Misses E J Taytor, Maggie Turner, Lizzie WiHiams, and Lydia WiHiams, the two latter a)so giving) a beauti- ful rendering of a pretty duet. At the conclusion of the musical part votes of thanks were accorded to the chairman and to the choir, who are presenting to the trustees a handsome American orgau. LOCAL GOVERNING BODY.—THURSDAY. Present, Mr Hugh Lewis (chairman) presiding, Mrs P Wilson Jones, the Reva T E WiHiams and EHas Jones, Messrs F W Cooke, R WiHiams, J Hughes, W Scott Owen, and D Hamer, with the deputy clerk (Mr C E ChurcbiH). A VACANCY FILLED. The Governors fiHed the vacancy on the Govern- ing Body caused by the expiration of Mrs Mark Tay tor's term of omce, by re-electing Mrs Tay)or for a further term of nvo years. THE PREMIER OFFICES. The Chairman vacated the chair. In doing so he thanked the Governors for their loyal support during his term of onice. The year had been auspicious for the school:,>, as they had moved into their new buildings. They would agree with him that those bright, spacious buildings were a fitting home for the boys and girls, and he trusted that for many years the Newtown Schools would turn out bright and happy chitdrec well equipped for the battle of life. With the exception of the boys' workshop the schools bad been thoroughly fur- nished and might fairly compete for ita size with any school in Wales. The on)y thing that tronbled the Govercors was that the parenta wou)d notaHow their children to remain in the school, especialty the girls. It was very disheartening to the teachers that the parents should take their children away when they were just getting into the work. It would pay the parents to sacrifice a tittle.—Mr Scott Owen occupied the chair p?-o. <ew.—Mr J Haghes moved the re-election of Mr Hugh Lewis as chairman. He did not be!ieve in a permanent chairman, but it was only fair to Mr Lewis that having one year of arduous work, he should have one year of pleasure.—Mrs Wilson Jones seconded. —The Rev T E Williams supported, and the motion was carried unanimously.—The Chairman thanked the members for the honour.—The Rev T E Williams moved the re-election of Mrs Mark Tay)or as vice-president.—Mr Hughes seconded.— Mr F W Cooke disagreed with the continuance of the same-officers. He acknowledged the arduous work of the Chairman, but thought, without pre- judice to Mrs Tayior, that the omee of vice-preai dent shoutd go round.—The Rev T E WiHiams said they Hpphed the same rule to the vice-presidency as to the chairmanship.—The motion was carried. COMMITTEES. The different committees were re-appointed with a few additions and alterations.—On the election of the S"ho!arships Committee, Mr F W Cooke said there 'lad been a great dea) of grumbiing and feet- ing about the scholarships, especially from the country, and he considered governors from the cut- tide district should be included on the committee. —Mr Scott Owen was appointed OH the committee. —Mr T M Taytor was re-elected auditor. FINANCE. Bi))a to the amount of JE354 7s 3d were passed for payment. The credit ba)ance on the Genera! Account was .E481 2s 8d, and debit balance on the Buiiding Fur.d .61 14s 9d. The report of the auditor and statement of accounts for the year, showed tllflt the balance in hand at the commencement was .E391 15s 6d, and the total receipts were .€1,574 6s 2d. After deducting the payments which in- cluded school expenses .E869 69 8d, school purposes account JE274 8s 3d, the batance !eft amounted to ;E481 2s 8d. The Bni!ding Fund Account showed a balance due to Hie treasurer at the beginning of the year of JE74 5s 6d, the receipts were JE1.284 7s 9d, and the payments .€1,211 17s, leaving the ba)auce due to the treasurer at £1 14s 9d. THR SCHOLARSHIP QUESTION. The Secretary to the iocal branch of the National Union of Teachers requested an interview with the Governors on the subject of the Entrance Scholar- ship Examinations.—The Rev T E WiHiams moved tint the question be referred to the Scholarship Committee to arrange with the teachers Cor an in- terview.—Mr F W Cooke said there was a good dea) of friction in regard to the question, and he thought an expression of opimon shoufd go out from the Board. It woutd be rather awkward if the Board disagreed with the committee. He was strongfy in favour of hearing what the teachers had to say, aud though he was unacquainted with the griev- ance, if there was any fancied wrong it might be adjusted. He moved that the Board receive the deputation.—Mr R WiHiams seconded.—Mr Hughes asked why the Newtown Governors sho'Hd be asked to receive the deputation when the other Boards had not been approached.—Mr Cooke said the teachers woutd answer that question.—The Chairman thought it wou!d be to the interests of the Intermediate Schools to work in harmony with the etemectary schools, and to make their work as easy a.s possible.—The motion was carrird. THE EXCITEMENT OF FOOTBALL. The Headmaster asked for a grant towards materials for the cricket ctub.—Mr Richard WiHiams said the groat expense connected with the football team depended upon the boys going away to Wetahpoot, Danidioes, MachynHHtb, and etse- wbere. FootbaH, he thought, unsettled the mind of the scholars. FootbaH waa aH right if it was ptayed at home and as a means of physical exercise, bnt boys thought of nothing c)se but footba)!, much he regretted to say to the ucgleet of their studies. Its pervading influence and in time he thought it would be injurious to the stability of the minda of the boys. The fact of their con- tinuaHy going away and not practising at home accounted for their not beiuK able to win. He thought tbe Governors should gi.e an expr3ion of opinion that competition with other piaces should not be encouraged. He was quite wiHing to graut the money provided it was not devoted to corn- petition.—The Chairman said the boys bore their own expenses.—Mr WiHiams said the Governors should discourage it aa a matter of discipfine. Boys when they thought of coming matches could not give their minds to their work.—Mr J Hughes said some of the parents complained to him that the matches were piayed on schoot days. Thev wanted to know why the games were not pfayed on I Satnrdnys or on holidays. The Governors shouhl try and arrange for thf) matches to be played outside schoo) hours.—Mr Sc")tt Owen Does that occur often ?—The Oerk About three times a year.—Mr Scott Owen thought the physÜ:al "idu of the school waa the moat aide, and he hoped the Governors would do aH they could to support it. It was not on)y a grand thing for physique, bnt it trained the miud as It was far bstcer that boys ahouid p)ay than sit id.e. H<; encouraged it atways.—The Rev EHas Jones said there were two sides to the question. There waa undocbtediy much truth in what Mr Scott Owen had said. No one shou)d object to boys having plenty of exercise. But there was also something to be said against those competitions. He had beet) speaking to the teach'pi's of ti)< Intermediate Schools in Mont- gomeryshire a.nd he had been told that football competitiona realty interfered with the pupils' studies especiaHy in regard to the boys. How did they account for it that as a rule girls were sharper, and had been more success)u), in that schoo), with their studies than boys. He did not beiieve girls were cleverer than boys, be woutd never beHeve it, but some cause must be ascrined. and the only thing in his estimation was that the minds of the boys were taken up entirely with the excitement connected with the footbal) competitions. Boys wanted exercise, there was no doubt, and they could have It amongst themselves. It was not their duty to do anything to promote he excitement that was in the country. Footba)! matches interfered with almost everything- that was good in the country. It spoitt their Sundays, for young men came home from matches )ate on Saturday night and sometimes on Sunday, and a)) the talk 011 a. Suudav was about footbalL It wal3 high time that they spoke out about it.— Mr Cooke proposed that the sum of .65 be granted to the cricket team.Mr Scott Owen secotJded.-Mr R WiDiama said the Governors &hou)d express to the ¡ Headmaster their wish to discourage matches. He did not think they wou)d '.ave hau sue bad reports from time to time of the boys had it not been for I the foorbaH matches.—Mr Cooke said from his experience gir]s were naturaHy sharper than boys. —The motion was carried.—Mr Hughes said if the girls were sharper than boys it was only fair that they shoutd be ptaced on aa eqnfd font ing. The gids' paygronn,j was not at all suitaols for the purpose. The gir)s should be -treated fair)y, and he moved that a committee be appointed to arrange for an impl'lJVement.-Agreed. PRYCE JOXf-.S SCHOLARSHIP. The Headmaster reported on the result of the examination for the Pryce-Jones Schotarship, he)d on :\larch 11th. The scho arship was awarded to J W Hodges, Bridge street, with 547 out of a poss- ible 475 marks. MISCELLANEOUS. The Governors ratified the action of the Building Committee in giving notice to terminate the tenancy of the footbati netd because of its unauit- ability, it was decided to insure the schoo) furniture for a sum not exceeding ;E700. -The Oerk was directed to again write Mr Barnes in reference to the non-payment of fees. THE PRORRKSS of THK SCHOOL, Commenting on the working of the schoo! during the past year, Mt Tettey, in his annua) report, said the difncuities connected wich their temporary premises had vanished upon entering the new school buDdings, and he was confident that more effective work ha.d been done. A feeling of pride in their achoot had begun to anima'e the boys.ahmg with a stronger and heatthier pubtic spirit. The sch )ol buildingf) were and always wot))d be a visible centre round which the sympathies and memories of those who had been educated there would move Apart from the opening of the new buitdings there had been few events of importance, which havet). ready been referred to in these columns. One of most gratifying features in the reports of the Inspector and Examiners of the Wetfb Centra) Board, received in September, was the absence of marked weakness in any subject in any form. The work of the junior forms was commented on very favourably, which gave them reason to hope for good resutts during the year. At Christmas they tost a I&ra'e number of their senior boys, severat of whom had been in the school for three and even four years. A ¡;trong and well-trainf'ct set of middle and junior forms was the only means they had of aupp)ying this )oasof their older boys—a !"ss con- tinuaUy re';urring, and which wouht otherwise serious)y impair the etnciency of theschooL Owing to the wide scope and the great importance of the Central Board examination, they, like other schools in the county, bad stopped sending in boys for the Cambridge Local Examinations. Hence they had few successes to record in external examina- tions. The school games had been carried on throughout the year with great vigour. The games had been most valuable in fostering a, feeling of good feiiowship and pubfic spirit among the boys The old boys still resident in the town joined in the games to a large extent. Thia was a very cheering feature about the school g&mea. During the year school cricket and football teams had visited Wetshpool, MachynDeth, Lianidloes, &c., and bad received visits in turn from the bova there. He wished to emphasize his strong belief in the value of this interchange of visits. He was very hopefut that they might be able ere long to start some kind of 0)d Boys' Ctub or Association in connection with the school. Such a, thing would be very he)pful and wetcome to many of their o)d scho!ara who had Httte chance after they left of carrying on their studies orof doing any reading. Itw 'u)d help to check the evi) of toanbg—atways present in a small to'vn. It would beneut the schoo) as a who)e by keeping the old schofars in touch with it, and with one another, and making- the school a more vigorous agent for good. Referring to the actual work done. Mr Tet)ey said the aim was to give each boy a sound genera) education and they deprecated anv attempt to confine a young boy to one or two specia) subjects. He mentioned the different subjects taught and the progress made in each. He had already started the p!an of taking out the junior forms for short country walks, in order to cultivate their powers of observation, and with encouraging resets. The number of boys a the end of Decem- ber was 54. He expressed, in conciusion, his thanks to the Governors and to the staff for the un- failing support th"y had rendered him.—Miss Powei), in her report, said they began the year with a flight increase in numbers, but this increase waa not maintained, the roii-caH containing 45 numes in January and but 39 in the two sncceed- ing terms. Atthec!oseoftheyearou'y 20 gir)s, or half the school, had attended for more than three terms. This practtcaHy meant that every two years there was an entirety new set of pupi)s which made it almost impossibfe to do any advanced work. The report of the Chief Inspector was very satisfactory, as was also the result of the annual examination held in July. She wouid very much tike to iower the age percentage in the various forms, but this was impossibte so )ong as the aver- age entrance age was under fourteen. THE LATE MR T K ELLIS. The Chairman said they could not aUow the occasion to pass without referring to the !oss Wates had sustained through the death of one of her prominent men—Mr T E E])is. Mr E)iis was one of the promoters of Welsh Education and one of the most patriotic men Wafes had ever pro- duced, and no one who knew him could but feel a deep aBfect'on for such a Sue character as he was. He moved that the Governors pa:'1s a vote of sympathy with the famify, and that they record the sense of the toss \Va!es had suffered through bis death.—The Rev T E \Villi>im" seconded and said Mr EHis was very much a]ive as an educationist to the educational needs of Wa)es — Mr R WDHams supported the motion which was carried by the mem bel's standing. NOTtCR OF MOTION. Mr Richard WiHiams notified his intention of moving at the next meeting that the meetings of the Governors be hetd in future on the 2ad Fri- day in each month at 5 p.m. instead of 11 a.m. on the first Thursday. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr John Humphreys presided over a meeting of the Council on Thursday evening. The members a)so present were Messrs A S Cooke (vice-chair- man), S PoweII. W F Price, John Hug'hes, R Lewis. E Jones, W E Pryce-Jonos, G H EHison, J Green, E Morgan, D Owen, E Aet)ton, R Bowen. with the clerk (Mr M \Vo3sn;n)), the surveyor (Mr R W Daviea) and the Inspector (Mr J Pryco). YOTK OF COXUOLKNCN. The Chairman referred to the death of Mr Hdrker HaHiweH, a member of the Council. Ev. rvoue regretted the sad event. Mr HaIIiwel! wa? con- sistent in a)) that he undertook. He had been a member of the Counoi) from its inception. He also acted as a member of the Schooi Board for a i.nm- !ber of years. Although Mr HatHweH and himsetf did tot agree on a)) points there was no man for whom he had a greater respect titan Mr Halliwet). He moved a vote of sympathy with the widow.—Mr Ellison seconded the motIon, which wal'! carried. THK POLLUTION OF THK SEVKRN. The CornmiMee on the river banks nuisance had no report to p''es<;n!, the Cierk explaining that the County Counci), whose co-operatio;] was desired, had appointed a committee to consider the subject. A Bit! now before P!).iament,)iKe]y to become Jaw dealt effectively with the question. It was decided to defer the matter pending the result of the County Council's daHber.nions. —Attention was called to the fact that, the County Councit had not replied to any of the Urban Council's communica- tions on the subject.—Mr Cooke said that was not the first tnne the Council bad to complain and they had in a measure to depend for their information on the ioca) press.—The Oerk was directed to write 10 the County Council caihng their attention to the matter. SANITARY DEFECTS AN!) SUHGXSTED RKMEniKS. Referring to the annual report of the Medical Omcer of Health, adjourned for consideration at this meeting, the Chairman said that Dr Paimer drew the Council's attention particularly to the nuisance caused by pig.oj. There was a great cry, but very little was done, and the matter was re- ferred to the Sanitary Committee. That committee evidently had had no cause t.3 complain, since they had never reported, and consequently no action was taken.—Mr Ccoke moved that the report be referred to the Sanitary Committee for considera- tion.—Mr Green seconded.—Agteed.—Mr Llewelyn Phitlips, L)anid!oes. wrote that the state of the School lane yard, Keny-road.wasasourceof nuisance to the owners of the adjoining property, for whom he acted. Unless the matter was taken in hand by the Council and something done to per- manently abate the nuisance, he would be obliged to send to the Local Government Board a copy of the report of the Medical OtRcer of Health con- demning the place as a nuisance injurious to public health. It was surprising to find that such a state of things existed so near to a school and the public streets.—Mr S. Powell said the Sanitary Committee would report on the subject.—The Sanitary Com- mittee, it) a report upon the recommendations of the Medical Omcer, presumed that they were Rnmcient to prove that there were witlxn the district very many yards tmd courts that required improving, and that a very serious reaponsibitity rested upon the Council in respect to these yards, etc. As a of a systematic course of enquiry, especially in regard to the Lot, the committee re- corn mended that any courts, passages, squares, and yards, belonging to different owners or used by several occupters, in an insanitary state be dealt with under Section 6 of the Private Streets Act, which provided that all expenses incurred by the Sanitary Authority should be apportioned on the different premises. The Council had full power to decide what ctaas of paving was sumcient or in- ufficient" The tiahility to reconstruct and repair combined drains devolved npon the Sanitary Authority, and the committee recommended that the sewer be repaired.—Mr Pryce-Jones moved the adoption of the report. Mr S Powellsaid theCom- mifteo had gone to a great deal of trouble to im- prove the state of the Lot during the past year. It was the subject of a very grave complaint by the Medical Officer and required the Council's serious attention All the owners of property, with one exception, had agreed to refund to the Council alt expanses incurred by them in improving the Lot M) Swain had promised to do his share of the work himself. They had obtained expert opinion in regard to the sewerage and the Committee were sati'ned that the Council were responsible for the work.—Mr Jones faid theL'dwas a private court and the sower was private property.—Mr Green said if the Council repaired one sewer they would have to repair all in the town at a cost of several hundreds of pounds.—Mr Cooke said that la the face of expert opinion they must accept the recom- mefjdatioa. Mr Pryce-Jones said he was very I pleased to see the feetntg pervading the Council that something should be done to remedy these enormous sanitary defects. The question was one of public improvement, and, after all these years, nothing had been done in the W1.y of improving the various courts and alleys of Newtown. There were several in the town which were in a most un- satisfactory state. A remark had bet-n made about the need of wider scope. Wel), the Committee were not afraid to meet that question. If the public courts and alleys at this time needed improvement let the Council show the public that they bad the imerests of the town at heart, and were determined to effect an improvement and uphold the directions of the Medical Officer to pro. tect the lives of the people (hear, bear). He appealed to them to be united on this question, and not refer it to a committee. For several years he noticed that matters of importance had been referred to committees and tost. He sincerely trusted that their efforts would not be fruitless.— Mr Green moved as an amendment that the report be adopted with the recommendation respecting the sewer upon which the Council should obtain legal advice. On a division the amendment was carried. HON. M-MBERS ON PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS. Replying to the resolution passed at the last meeting, Mr A C Humphreys-Owen, M.P., wrote tb&t the members would have seen that that the General Powers Distiibuting3iH had been rejected by the House of Commons on the second reading. The other bills were referred to the Standing Orders Committee. He cou)d ask a question in the House about the rating, but he khew that the only answer he would get would be that the Government would wait for the report of the Commission. The Council would see that it did not affect either clergymen or agricultural land owners. Had the Council any specific case of injustice.— Colonel Pryce-Jones. M.P., replying to th3 same resolu- tion said he had made a note of the Councd's views regarding the Land Clauses Consolidated Act, 1845, with which he quite agreed and would be pleased to act accordingly. In reference to the Electric Lighting Company's Bill he considered that it might be passed into law with certain protectin local authorities and the public generally. With these safeguards inserted in the bills he would con- sider it his duty to vote for them. It would weary the Council if he entered into the argument for and against the proposals, by correspondence, but he feit satisfied the public at large would gain materially by Parliament granting these limited powers with certain safeguards, &c. Other countries were fiir ahead of us in the supply of electric light nnd electric power and in order to produce electricity at a low cost to the consumer it must be undertaken at a suitable centre and upon a larger scale. Those companies could do that and Parliament would control the exercise of their powers, and he felt sure the Council if they heard the whole case would modify the views they had taken in this matter. He conveyed his hearty con- gratulation to the Council upon the successful result of the recent Arbitration case over the Newtown Water Supply. Had the Company ad- mitted the necessity of enlarging or renewing the pipes and the advisability of putting up filter beds at an earlier stage of che negotiations, several of pounds would have been saved, resulting in a larger saving to the ratepayers of Newtown and in a larger sum to be distributed among the shareholders. Be that as it might he considered the price a fair and just one under the circumstances, and he congratulated the members of the Council upon the satisfactory termination. THK CHARITY INQUIRY. The Charity Commission notified the Council that Mr T Marchant Williams, assistant Charity Commissioner, would hold an inquiry into the Newtown Charities on the 17th April. The Council decided to place the Boardroom at the disposal of theCommissioner. The trustees of the charities and the whole Council were appointed a committee to prepare particulars for the Commissioner, and it was decided to confer with the leading towns- people to receive reports of lost charities, etc. A CASUAL VACANCY. The seat in Newtown Ward rendered vacant by the death of Mr Barker Hailiwet! was declared vacant on the application of two members, and the Clerk was instructed to arrange for an election. MISCELLANEOUS. The Clerk was directed to arrange for the con- solidation of the Waterworks loans into one loan. A notice of motion by Mr Lewis to levy all the costs incurred in connection with the Waterworks, including the interest on, and the repayment of the loan on a general district rate for the inner district was adjouriik-cl ,I*n(! (lie, The Treasurer reported that he Lad received from the Collector during the month JE562 2s lOd. Bills paid, .E161 14s. Balance in hand, .695 17s 5d. The Collector reported that during the year he had collected on the general district rate .E2.946 15s 7d against JE2.921 7s 6d )aRtyear,:)n increase of £25 88 ld. The arrears amounted to .642 18s 9d. RIFLE MEETING. A meeting was ho)d on the Penarth Range on Monday, by the members of the "A" and "B" Cos of the Volunteers. A committee consisting of Lieut M Woosna.m, Qr-Master W F Richards, Band- master W P Phillipa, Qr-Master K C Morgan, and O.K. Sergt E C Jones, made the arrangements, and several cmpetitioll8 at various ranges took place. At ten o'clock the men assembled at the Armoury, in drill order, and from there, headed by the band, marched to the station, whence they were conveyed to the range by train. Refreshments were pro- vided at the range. The conditions were—200, 500 and 600yds, eight shots at each distance, the first one to be a sighting shot. Kneeling at 200 any military at 800 and 600yds. Scores:— ru-Points-\ ActuaUy Grand Added. Made. Aggregate. Pr;v;.tRHibbott 14 76 90 Scrgt Whalley. 23 65 88 Qr-Ahiater Richards 14 72 86 ()-P,joui Sergt Jones 20 65 85 PrivateCiayton 21 64 85 Corpoml 22 63 85 Cyctist.Phiitips 16 67 83 l,atice-Corpl Perrv 20 61 81 Bandmaster PhitHps 14 65 79 Private WooUey 23 56 79 Sergt.Major Giu,;on 7S 78 La,t.ce.Se<KtOwct: 21 57 78 l,a,ice-Cot-pl Saiith 25 52 77 LieutWoosttu.m i6 60 76 Private TuwusRnd. 20 56 76 Private Brown 26 50 76 Lance-Corp!. Morris 23 51 74 Private Davies, T. 14 59 75 Private Kcay 28 45 73 Private 26 46 72 Laace-CorpiRees. 18 53 71 L-Corpl Hargreaves 23 43 71 Ija.nce-CorplHoyd 26 45 71 Private Macktin 25 43 68 Lance-Corp) Roberts 26 40 66 Private Jones 20 45 65 Private Grist 13 51 64 Private Da vies, T R 17 47 64 Private Vassila 20 43 63 Col-Sergt Williams 21 42 63 Private Jones. J E 30 33 63 Private Owen 30 33 63 Sergeant Lewis 25 37 62 Cyclist Rogers 22 39 61 Captain Wadsworth 22 39 61 Corpora]OHver 24 37 61 L-SergtReynotds. 21 39 60 Private Jones, D 20 39 59 Laoce-Corp! Jocea. 23 36 59 Private Morria 26 32 58 Private Bellis 26 32 58 Cot-Sergt Jones 20 37 57 Private Jones, DJ. 26 31 57 Private Humphreys 20 36 56 Private Ryland 30 26 56 RANGE PRIZES. 200 YARDS. Lance-SergtOwen. 6 30 36 SergtWhaHey 7 26 33 Private Hibbott 4 28 32 Sergt-Major Gibson. 31 31 Private Clay ton 6 25 31 500 YARDS. Cyclist Phillips 5 30 35 Lance-Corp) Morris. 8 26 34 Lieut.Woosnam 6 26 32 Sprgt WhaUey 7 25 32 Private Brown 9 23 32 600 YARDS. Qr-Master Richards. 6 24 30 Private Keay 11 19 30 Private Jones, J. E. 12 18 30 Private Hibbott 6 23 29 0-Room-Sergt Jones 7 22 29

MONTGOMERY. HtGHAM, Berriew Street, Wefstipool, is now &howing the latest and. best form of Acetylene cycle Lamp. [Advt. EASTRR VESTRY.—The annual Veatry meet.ing was held on Monday. The Rector presided, and the churchwardens' accounts and the parochial charities were examined. Messrs T H George and A Graham were re-elected churchwardens, and Messrs R H Bunoer and William Jones, sidesmen. Messrs R TurnbuM and J Edwards were appointed additional sidesmen. EASTER SERVICES.—The Parish Church was attended by large congregations at each of the services on Easter day. The anthem Hallelnjah now is Christ risen," was given, Master Ralph Lin taking the so)o and Mr Tipping presided at the organ. A children's service was hela in the afrer- noon, and Rev Hugh Williams, (Bettws-y-crwyn), preached at the evening service. The Church was beautifully decorated by the following ladies :— Mrs Brown, (Rectory), Miss Bryan, Mrs C B Pryce, Mrs Kirk, the Misses Moore, Miss Effie Davies, Miss Lily Davies, Miss Margaret Davies, Miss Emi)y Davies, the Missea A)Ian, Miss Chedzey, Miss Frances Davies, (Heudomen). FOOTBALL.—On Saturday a match was played between Montgomery and Newtown Clinkers on the ground of the former, and resulted in a win for Montgomery by 9 goals to 0. The visiting team was a very poor eleven and the home forwards raa rings round them several times. For the home team Shaw, Hamer and Lucas were the best of a good quintette of forwards, whilst the defending portion of the team played a good all round game. No one with the exception of Gritnths, the left back, who played a fair game, were in any way of the same class as the home men.—On Easter Mon- day a match was played between Montgomery and Bishop's Castle on the ground of the former, before a good number of spectators. Bishop's Castle won the toss and kicked with the wind and hil! in their favour. From the kick off the Castle pressed but could not penetrate the home defence. After a fruitless run by the home forwards the Castle team got well down, and the inside left with a splendid shot beat Jones and thus scored the first goal of the match. Even play followed and the home forwards made one or two creditable runs, but could not score, and half-time arrived with the score Bishop's Castle, one; Montgomery, nil. From the kick-off, with the wind and hill in their favour, the home team made things warm for the Castle men. Lucas scored the first goat from a lovely centre by Shaw, which gave the goalkeeper no chance, thus equalising the score. The Mont- gomery men again pressed, and the Castle team were now playing four backs, but even this defence could not stop the rushes of the opposing forwards, who were playing a perfect game, and directly E Lewis scored tbe second goat, thus giving the home team the lead. When within 18 minutes from time, Shaw, who was dangerously near goat, was foaled deliberately within the 12 yards line by the Castle left half-back, Mr Tipping, the referee, rightly gave a penalty. This seemed to incense the visitors, however, and they left the field before time, with the score Montgomery, 3 Bishop's Castle, 1. The following composed the winning team :-J Jones, F Painter, J Davies, H Evans, T W Howard, E Lewis, A Lucas, S Hamer, J Powell, W R Shaw. and J Powell. Ei8TEUDFOD. The annual tea meeting and eisteddfod in connection with the Calvinistic Methodist Church were held on Good Friday. A considerable number partook of tea at the School- room, where they were attended to by Mrs Wood. Dudston; Mrs Jones, Marrington Mrs Evans, S&rn Mrs Lewis, Pentre Mrs W Davies, Bromp- ton Miss Pryce, Bacbeldre; and Miss Evans Timberth, and the commissariat was presided over by Mrs Soley and Mrs James. Mr Rd Williams, F.R.H.S., Newtown, pre&ided over the eisteddfod at which there was a crowded audience. Mr W Francis was the conductor, and the adjudicators were—Literature, the Chairman music, Mr J C Gittins; various, Messrs E Salter, Robert Evans, and W Davies. A vote of thanks was passed at the close to the chairman, adjudicators, teamakera, and all who had assis "d. The various prize-winners were invested njt: their rewards by Mrs Williams and Miss Gittins. The secretariat duties were ably carried out by Mr William Evans, Moat.

LLANMEREWIG. PARjsH CHURCH.- -The Parish Church for the Easter festival WM prettily decorated by the follow- ing :—Mrs Corfield, Misses Btaney, Nettie Davies, Lottie Lewis, Miller, Rogers, and Nellie Williams. Choice nowers were sent for the aftar by Miss Owen, Fronf'raith. The services were fully choral and were well rendered by the choir, the anthem being The Lord is King." All the services were well attended. Previous to matins the choir received their usual Easter gifts from Miss Owen, Frnnfraith. EASTER VESTRY.—The Easter Vestry was held on Monday at which the Rector, Rev R Gibbings, D.D., presided. After votes of thanks to the omcers for their services, and the passing of the Parish and Dolforwyn Church accounts, the follow- ing appointments were made:—Rector's warden. Mr George Benbow, Giant's Bank; parish warden, Mr Kdward Rogets, Church House; sideamenfor Parish Church, Messrs John Lewis, Cwmule, and S 0 Miller, The Court. Sidesmen for Dolforwyn Church, Messrs John Morgan, Tynreithia, and Charlas Jones, Dolforwyn Cottage. Mr C Whitley Owen, Fronft-aith, and Mr J H Stephens, Abermulo, were appointed delegates to the Conference.—A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. DoLFORWYX CHURCH.—For the Easter festival this Lhutch was prettily decorated as follows:— Altar, Miss Chapman, Laburnum Cottage; prayer desk, Mrs E B Williams, The Schools; lectern, Mrs Morris, Ppm wydfa; windows and walls, Misses Gladys Williams and Nellie Morris. Choice Mowers for the altar were sent by Mrs D Jones, Stourbridge. The services were well attended, and heartily rendered. The number of communicants far exceeded past years.

LLANDYSILIO. EASTER DAY.—The Parish Church was taste- fully decorated for Easter Day. There were three celebrations of the Holy Communion, at 8, 10, and noon, and the total number of communicants was seventy-six. EASTKR VnsTRY.—Thia was held <w Easter Tues- day when the attendance was small. The Rev 0 A Nares, Rector, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the churchwardens aud sidesmen for their setvices during the vast year, and Mr H L Steele seconded. The Rector nominated Mr T Pryce, Pentrehevlin Hall, as his warden for the ensuing year. Mr R Meredith, who has served the omce of parish warden for ten years, wished to retire, and Mr J Lloyd, Hampton House, was elected in his stead. The following sidesmen were elected :_Messrs Walter Ri.lge, Domgay J G Roberts, Cachen R Downps, Rhandregnuwyr) and G Lloyd, Hafod OKa. Mr T Pryce and Mr G Lloyd were appointed lay del-tres to represent the parishioners at the Diocesan Confareucc to be held at Corwcn in September.—A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr T Pryce for his kindness in repairing and mounting the ptanaof the church, and for present- ing a large portfolio to keep them in.-A hearty vote of thanks was also accorded Mrs Matdiews for her kindness in presenting for the use of the Rectors a handsome .silver set of Communion plate for the communion of the sick, as an additional memorial of the late Rev Prebendary Matthews.

Mr Frank Lloyd's Horse Sales will be held at Wrexham in Chester Race Week, being the nrat week in May. Entries dose April 22nd.

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PREACHERS FUR TO-MORROW. ABERYSTWYTH.—S.S. Miehaei's and All Angel* Parish Church, 11 a.m., and 6.50 p.m., Archdeacon Protberoe. St.Mary'f(We)sh),ll&.m.,RevD Ambrose Jones, and 6 30 p m., Rev S K Lloyd. Holy Trinity Church, near Rui.way Station, 11 &.Ba. and 6.30 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Bath atreet, 11 a.m., tud 6 p.m. English Baptist Church, 6 p.m. NEWTowN.—HanHwchaiarn, 11 <nn. &nd 3 p.m. All Saints, 11 t m. and 6.30 p.m. Engiiab Caivht- isticMethodist,Cresoent,10.30a.m.and6p.m., Rev J S Roose, Pontypridd. Primitive Methodist, Pttrk Street, 10.30 &.m. and 6 p.m. Englieh Congregationat, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Rev J Hugh Edwards, pastor. Westeyttn, 10.30 t.m., and 6 p.m. Baptist, 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev T E Wiiliama. MONTGOMERY.—8t Nichotas, 11 a.m., and 6.3C p.m., Rev E W Brown. Presbyterian, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev John Davies. WesleJ\'l.&. 11 &.tt. and 6 p.m., Mr T A Basn,.tt. BRRRiEW.—Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 (Wa!ab) and 6.30 p.m., Rev Richard Owen. Wesleyan, 10,M a,.m. and 6.30 p.m., Mr C G Pryce. Providence, 10.30 a.m. a.nd 6.30 p.m., Rev J Tesseyman. WRLanpoojj. Weeleyan, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Rev J Goodricb Oats. Preabytenac, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev T C Jones. Congregationa! Church, 11 a.m. and 6-30 p.m., Rev D. B. Evans. Baptist, 10 30 a.m. an<t 6 p.m., RevTRowton. Primitive Methodist, 11 <rn.and6.30 p.m., Rev J Wifeon, pastor. Weith Independent, High Street, 10.30 <t.m. and 6.30 pjB. OswESTRT.—St Otwtttd't, 11 t.m. and 6.30 p.)<t. Holy Trinity, 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. The Schoo! Chape), Upper Brook Street, 11 &.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev C G Lowe. Engliah Baptist, Salop road, 10.45 a.m. and 6.50 p.m., Rev M M Thomson. Presbyterian, Oswald road, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Profoasor Ellis Edwards, Bala. Seiot Chapel, 10.30 t.m. tnd 6.30 p.m., Rev J Pritcbard, Birmingham. Welah Wesleyan Methodiat, 10.45 &.m. alJd 6.30 p.m. Hermon Chape!, 10.30.m., tad 6.50 p.m. Christ Church, 10.30 a.m. and 6 50 p.m., Rev T Towneead, Shrewsbury. PrimitiveMethodist., Rev J Macpher. son,Manchester. St. David's Welsh Church, 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. Moriah Chape!. English Wesiey&n.

I V. lea R. 5rn VOLUNTEER BATTALION T'HB SOUTH WALKS BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTKNAKT-COLOXEL E. PRYCE-JONES.M.P., Commanding Headquarters, Newtown, 8th Apri), 1899. PARADES.—At Llanfair until further notice will be as foHows:—Detachment, on Friday, at 8 p.m., and for the Recruits on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 8 p.m. PROMOTION.—The Commanding Officer has been pleased to approve of the foHowicg in E Co. Na 567 L Corpt Evans to be Corpora!, and No 516 Pte R Proctor and No 535 Pte J Proctor to be Lance- Corporals. STRL'CK Ofi-—The undermentioned are struck off the strength of the Battalion from this date :— Noa 560 Bugler Jones, "A" Co; 562 Bugler R Jones, B Co; and 543 Pte G Hoyd, E" Co. ENROLMENT.— John Owen having been enrolled at Towyn on 1st inst. is taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to F Company, and allotted Regimental immber648. TRANSFERS.—The undermentioned are transferred to the Band :—Nos 404 Pte lnglis and 266 Pte W Grimths, A Co, and 309 Pte Ciayton, B" Co. By order, C. WALKEK, Captaia, Adititaxt 5tL V.B. South Wates Borderers. COMPANY ORDERS. "C" COMPANY.—The Company will parade in p!ain ctothea at 8.30 on Tuesdays and Fridays in the Market Hall for Company drill until further orders. The Sergeant-Instructor will ho!d a class for the Proficiency Certineate Examination on Wednesdays, at 8.30 p.m., at the Armoury. Section Commanders are requested to take steps to form teams for the bayonet and other competitions as soon as posaibJe. The attention of the members is drawn to the prizes oifered by the Fietd Practice Association for Sections, Companies, and Bat- talions. Members are requested to carry out their ctass firing as early in the season as possible. LENNOX NAPIER, Captain, Commanding C Company 5th V.B. South Wates Borderers. +-

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Announced in cor Advertising Cohimns. APRIL. 12 Sale of Freelio!d .and Leasehold Properties at < he Lion Royal Ifoce], Aberystwyth, by Mr J. E. James, 13 Sale of Live and Dead Farming Stock at the Moat Farm, Mana.fo'], by Messrs Cooke Broa. 14 Annna) Genera) Meeting for Providing Homes for Waifs and Strays, at the Victoria Rooms, Oswestry, 17 Sale of Fat and Store Stock at the Smithneld, WeJshpoo), by Messrs Morris, Marshall &Poo!e, 27 Saie of Household Furniture, &c., at Bu-tington Vicarage, by Messrs Morris, Marshall & Poole. I.n. 4, 5 A 6, Frank Hoyd'a Horse Sales at North Wales Repository. Wrexham, 6 University College of Wa]es, Aberystwyth Athletic Sports, 11 Rummage Sate in the Giris' School, Kerry, 22 Montgomery Working Men's Conservative C!ub Annuat Ft.te at Caerhowel. JCNE. 8 Oddfe!!ows' and Druids' Demonstration an<t Sports atWelshpoo], 23 Powis Provincial Eisteddfod at LianfyHin. Jci.Y. 27 Wetshpool Show and Ft'te in Powis Castle Park. ArnpsT. 17 Kerry Ftower Show and Sports. S)'PTKMt!ER. 7 Annual Show of the Oswcstry and District Horticuttura! Society, in Brogyntyn Park.

BIITH!!lE_EÃ THS J;)ETTHS7' EvA\s.—()n March 51st, at Brynbyfryd, Cast!e Caereinion, Francis F,arls, aged 62. GRA\ KxoR.—On April 2nd, at the Smithy. Castle Caereinion, EHen. wife of George Buckley Gravenor, aged 29. JoxEs.—Ou fpriJ 4'h. HL 58, Brook Street, Welsh- pool, Ed)th Harriet Jones, aged 23. PRiT( HARD.—On Aplii 4L!i, at Aimshousea, Welsh- pooL Johanna Pritchard, aged 80. PrinEed and published by SAMUEL SALTER a,nd DAVU) ROWLANDS, at their Printing Onice, 21, Berriew Street, WeJshpool, in the County of Montgomery. A!ao published by J. DENLIT SpExcKR, at their Branch OQice, Chalybeate St., Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan.— April 8, 1899.