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" COUNTY TIMES" SHILLING W…
COUNTY TIMES" SHILLING W A R F U iN ID. "VYe have pleasure in announcing that we have decided to open a Shilling Fund for the wives and families of the men*serving their country in South Africa. Subscrip- tions of one shilling and upwards will be acknowledged in these columns, and the money sent to this office will be paid over to the Lord-Lieutenant's Fund. Those who prefer may give a weekly or monthly contribution so long as the war lasts. \Ve invite our numerous readers in every part of the country to contribute to the fund. LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. s. Amonnt previously acknowledged 721, Mr and Misses Dawson 3 R Freeze, .vliddletown 1 A Preece, do 1 The Misses Howell, Rhiewport (weekly) 3 E R Gillespi'i (2 weeks) 2
THE WAR.
THE WAR. LAST NIGHT'S CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAMS. BOER DEFEAT COMPLETE AT RENSBURG. A BRILLIANT CHARGE. MORE PRISONERS. REXSBURG MILITARY TELEGRAPH STATION, Thurs- day Night.—A strong Boer force, estimated at a thousand men, marched from Colesberg during the night and attacked the left flank of General French's force at five o'clock this morning. Half a battalion of the Suffolk Regiment and two com- panies of the Royal Berkshire Regiment were opposed to the Boers. The enemy kept up a steady and persis'ent fire, and attacked with determi- nation. Four iruns of the Royal Horse Artillery were moved up, and opened fire, compelling the Boers to draw back a little for shelter. The Suffolk's and Bt rkshires kept up a hot fire upon the positions taken up by the Boers, while thelfiii Huars aud a detachment of the Royal Horse Artillery movd against the right flank of enemy. The Boers retired upon a kopje. After the heavy rifle and shell fire had bee i kept up for some time the mounted infantry dismounted and charged the position. The defeat was complete. Nineteen prisoners were taken, while the enemy lost about fifty killed and wounded. Our losses are very slight. A feature of the engagement was a charge made by a squadron of the Inniskilling Dragoons. At the commencement of the attack they cut. their way clean through a body of Boers, who were taken by surprise. Several of the enemy were killed and wounded here. It has been ascertained that besides their heavy losses in men on Monday last, two field cornets were killea. Central News Agency at Rensburg states that our losses in to-day's fighting have not yet been ascertained. The Boers had over 50 killed in ad- dition to a considerable number wounded, many of whom were attended to by British surgeons. Lieut Gibson, Inniskilling Dragoons, was dangerously wounded while charging the Boers with his regi- ment. The Dragoons behaved splendidly. AMBULANCE CORPS TO THE FRONT. DURBAN, Thursday evening. The European and Indian Ambulance Corps went to the front at Durban and Maritzburg to-day. D URBAN", Thursday evening. One hundred and twenty recruits for the Rail. way Picneer Corps sailed to-day for Capetown. FRERR CAMP, Friday night. Our Cavalry scouts have daily skirmishes with the enemy's patrols. They have also secured a good deal of loot. The Boers bombarded Lady- smith with much energy yesterday and to-day. -+-
MOBILISATION OF THE IMPERIAL…
MOBILISATION OF THE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY. ARRIVAL OF MEN AT WELSHPOOL. The mobilisation of the local volunteers and of those who had enlisted in London took place at Welshpool .on Wednesday afternoon. The London contingent was comp ,se1 of about 160 men, and with a number of horses, they left Paddington by special train at about 8-30, and reached Welshpool at 2-15. Their arrival was the most interesting event of the week to the inhabitants, for a large crowd of people lined the street as far down as the railway station, and the station premises were only kept clear with the assistance of the police officers. On the platform were assembled members of the Welshpool squadron of the Yeomanry in uniform, and as the train steamed into the station, the Welshpool men loudly cheered the new recruits, and from the windows of tie compartments came responding cheers from the London contingent. On the platform were Lieut Colonel Sir Watkin Williams- Wynn, Bart., Capt Armstrong, Adjutant Edwards, Mr \V Allen, M.P., and other officials. The men were marshalled on the platform, grouped in alphabetical order, and marched in section,- to the Oak Hotel. As each section reached the Cross they were heartily cheered by the crowd of people assembled there. The only thing lacking to make the welcome complete was a band, but this was not forthcoming. The whole of the men were entertained to dinner at the Royal Oak Hotel, by the kin luess of Sir Watkin. Following this, those of the recruits who had not been medically -examined were seen by the doctor, and almost all passed. The men for the most part are of excellent physique, and not a few have been abroad. One of the latest recr uits is Mr J G Miller, who has been so successful tiiis year as the outside-right of the Newtown football team. Aithough not a mem- ber of the regiment, Miller has gallantly volunteered to serve in place of his brother, Sergeant Miller, who remains at home through family ties. It is stated that in all about 33 Montgomeryshire men have volunteered. One of the latest recruits is Mr J P Swettenham, the well-known Newtown footballer, and his younger brother also goes with him. The list of recruits includes several men with previous military service, including one swarthy, soldierly man who has been through the Basuco war, and also took part in the ill-fated Majuba Hill business; three sons of canons of the Church of England, two sons of doctors, and several who have as fathers men who hold or did hold higli positions in the regular service, while many come of good county stocks. One of the recruits—Mr W Allen, M.P., Newcastle-uuder- Lyme, will hold the rank of sergeant in the Imperial Yeomanry. He has stated that he does not intend to resign his seat. The billeting of the men caused no little work for Sir Watkin and his staff, but eventually it was accomplished. One detachment in charge of Capt. Williams-Vaughan was taken to Newtown, and their reception by the people of that place is fully reported be'.ow. Sir Watkin has been very fully employed during the week, and though much has been done towards equipping the men, more horses are required. We are desired to state that persons having suitable horses to dispose of should bring them to the Royal Oak Hotel Yard, Welshpool, on -Monday morning, not later than 10 a.m., or to the Buck Inn, Newtown, on Tuesday at the same hour. [ They should be between 14-2 and 15-1 hands high not greys or other light colour, six to nine years of age. sound in wind and eyes, and manageable animals. Yesterday the men were out for musketry drill and general training. Col. Pry. e-Jones, has j placed at the disposal of Sir Watkin the range at Newtown, on which some £350 nas been spent iu order to have it approved for the use of the Lee- Metford rifle up to 1,000 yards. It is quite possible to extend the rantje to 2,000 yards. During the whole of next week the men will be carefully drilled at both Welshpool and Newt-own, and every effort will be made to 1..Ip the iirM, squadron ready by the middle of the month. It is gratifying to note ,hat subscriptions continue to reach Sir Watkin for the special equipment fund. Mr Owen-Owen, of 41, Grove End road, London, N.W., wrote "As a native of the county, and a relative of many past members of the corps, may I be allowed to pass my name for £105 towards the sp. cial equipment fund. Trusting that the public spirit, of the "Montgomerystiires" may be hugely encouraged by those like myself, who, unable themselves to fight, are able to assist in other ways," Mr Pagh, Cock Inn, has given £2 2s.; Rev T Williams, Sf, Mai tin's, £2 2s. Captain Beck, £20; Mr C E Howell, £20; aud the Misses Howell, £30, A further list of subscribers will be found in our inner pages. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION AT N KWTOWN. Thursday w;r- n memoiable din. in the history of Newtown. WYI, it « it.s mole known that frol 70 to 8 ) of thoM' 'L" iiii.1 volunteered to join ti e Montgomeryshire Yeomanry f or South Africa would come "ro the \11 by V- 4 o'clock train, the towr became quite enthusiastic and the inhabitants met the train 111 hundreds, the band being also in at- tendance. Great was the disappointment when it became known that the meu had not arrived. They however came by a special train from Welshpool, reaching Newtown about 6.30. The band met this train and the station premises were crowded, the people also lining the streets en route to the Public Hall. A procession was farmed, headed by the band and followed by Col Pryce-Jones, M.P., and Capt Williams- Vaughan a rid the men, they proceeded to the town the inhabitants showing their loyalty and enthusiasm by cheering heartily. On approaching the Public Hall the crowd became fran'.ic in their enthusiasm and repeatedly cheered the gallant Volunteers to the echo. On arriving at the Hall the company was addressed by Colonel Pryce-Jones, M.P. He said that he felt a great responsibility at the present moment in having to speak, at the request of the Chairman of the Urban District Council, Mr Cooke. and also in the capacity of Member for the Montgomeryshire Boroughs in Parliament. lIe hastened at once to accord them, on behalf of Newtown, the very heartiest of Welsh welcomes, and he assured them that before leaving they would like Newtown. He was there at the request of their commanding officer, Lieutenant- Colonel Williams-Wynn, to give them a hearty we]con1f. They had been busily enaged in tning to provide for them comfortable quarters daring their stay in their midst. It was necessary for him to say that, the Government allowance for each man was only 15s. 2d. per week, and of course that was not sufficient to keep them as they ought to be kept during the time they were at Newtown. So they would see the great difficulty they were placed in through being uuable to make such arrangements as they could wish. He believed that there were among them gentlemen of means, and to those gentlemen he must appeai that if they were not satisfied w'thjwhat they in Newtown were able in the first instance to supply for them, that they would put their hands in their pockets and supply themselves with those Iuxllries they might consider necessary (hear, bear). They were business men in Newtown and they could not go to the hotels and say, Give these gallant Vol- unteers anything they want," because in some cases they might want champagne (laughter). The whole town would, however, try and make them as comfortable as possible. Let him tell them that they were going- to join one of the oldest cavalry regiments in Wales, and connected with it was an illustrious name, Sir Watkin Williams-Wvnn (cheers) and he was proud of the men that had come out to make his regiment—the Montgomery- shire Yeomanryuworthy of the country and Empire (cheers). They were samples of the magnificent patriotism the country was showing. In the midst of their great troubles and complications they had come gallantly forward to defend the country, and they in Newtown were proud of them, and proud that they were going to join their Yeomanry, and he knew when they took the field that they would do honour to Montgomeryshire and honour to the country at large (cheers). It was a great sacrifice to those who had families or other ties preventing them from going, but those who had no ties or duties that they could not leave, had a magnificent opportunity of taking part in a memorable crisis iu the history of our country. There were losses and reverses to retrieve, and they would helpto prepare the foundation for the future of the British Empire (hear, hear). This Imperial Yeomanry would bind together our Colonies and the British Empire stronger than it had ever been in the past, and a greater power for good, for progress, and would bring about greater security for the pros- perity of the whole Empire (cheers). In the nameof Newtown and on behalf of the Montgomery boroughs as a whole—no politics here-he gave them a very hearty Welsh welcome, and he hoped that when the war was over—he wished them God-speed— they would be able to congratulate them,-The gallant Coiouel then introduced to the company Mr A S Cooke, chairman of the Urban District Council. Mr Cooke said that he could only second the reception that Col Pryce-Jones had given them. He welcomed them to the town, and hoped they would have a good time during the next fortnight. He assured them, on behalf of the inhabitants of N'ewtown, that they had beeu watching the whole day for them, and when they did not turn up with the half-past four train they were greatly dis- appointed, and sent telegrams to Welshpool to know the reason why (laug'.ter). He could only- hope that they would have a good time. If he was younger he would go with them, and he hoped they would have a speedy return. No doubt he should have many opportunities of seeing them before they left Newtown (cheers). — Col Pryce-Jones announced that in his battalion, niue officers had volunteered to go to the front, and fearing a refusal two had actually insisted on being enrolled as troopers in the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry. He had used his influence on their behalf, and it was only a question for the higher 3nthorities to agree. The names of tlw men were then called out, and they were after- wards sent to their respective places, Captain Wiiliams.Yau¡;hRII alld Ir A S Cooke, with Colonel Pryce-Jones, being busily engaged in directing each man to his billet. As the men proceeded through the streets the greatest entbuiasm prevailed, and it appeared more like the return of a regiment from, the war than olle about to proceed there. The town showed every sign of welcome and loyalty, and the men will surely remember for a long time the bearty greeting that were accorded them. VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FRONT. BORDERERS ACCEPTED. The decision of the War Office Authorities to accept a number of Volunteers for service in South Africa from those Volunteer Battalions having a Line Battalion at the front has brought a ready response from all parts of the country. According to the special Army Order issued from the War Office a selected company of 116 all ranks may be raised for each Line Battalion serving in South Africa, the company to be attached for service to the Line Battalion and be under the commanding officer of that Battalion. An equal number of waiting companies may be maintained at home for energencies. The qualifications for service are somewhat stringest and provide that each man must be medically fit, a first class hot, of good character, have been returned as efficient during the two previous years, be between 20 and 35 years of age, unmarried or a widower without children, be np to the physical standard of an infantry recruit-, nnd must be clothed and equipped exactly as tl.o,e of the Regimental Battalion they are to join. They will receive the same pay as the regulars, a gratuity of JE5 on the completion of their q^rvice and pensions if wholly or partly disabled. There has been an excellent response from the 5th Vol. Batt. South Wales Borderers. Coi Pryce- Jones, M.P., seeing that under the provisions of the army orders it was quite possible for a battalion to be overlooked, put himself in communication with the War Office and received in reply a letter from Mr Wyndham, regretting that an equal chance could not be given to all battalions, but the military authorities thought it essential in the interests of efficiency, that each section of the com- posite company should be taken from one battalion only aud this of course meant that only four bat- talions could join. It was hard on the .other bat- talions, but by no means so hard as the luck of the regular and militia battalions who are out of the war altogether. It did not by any means follow that the first four battalions would be selected. The battalions might be any four from the seven, or more in some cases, affiliated to a line regiment. Not long after this came the order for a sergeant a corpo; al, and 19 men to be selected from the 5th S.W.B and subsequently an order for the embodi- ¡ ment of anotLer such esmpanv for emergencies. It is yreatly to the credit, of the battalion that nine officers lave volunteered tor service. So afraid were they, lest they might not be called upon, that two have sent in applications to enlist as troopers itJ the Yeomanry, and Cui Pryce-Jones bas recom- mended that, if the alIthorities can see their way to approve, these two officers should be allowed to go "II active service in tire Montgomeryshire Yeoman ry. SLND-OFF SUPPER TO VOLUNTEERS AT MONTGOMERY. A numerolls company of members of the Cricket Club and others sat down to supper at the Checker's Hotel (>II Wednesday, the gupsts of the evening being Mr T W Howard, late hon sec of the club, Mr Cnarles Jones, son of another old cricketer, Mr H Jones of Sutton, and Mr G H Bunner, who will shortly Ie*».ve for the fiont. Mr Howard and Mr Jones go as members of the Imperial Yeomanry, and 1\11' Bunner, who is a crack shot of tne lont- gomery half Company of the 5th Vol. Batt. South Wales Borderers, wili serve with the picked men of that corps. Mr C S Pryce, town clerk, presided, and amongst those present were Mr A Eaton, in the vice-chair, Messrs C P Davies, T Bnniter, A Withers..) Toinlev, L Mar- shall, R J Statham, R H Bunner, J Thomas, R Grant, J Davies, I.R., W J .lones J Davies (Brvn- eglwys), 0 B Williams, W Davie*, H Harris, 11 T Harris, It Ko^eis. C Jones, T W Howard, and G H Bunner. An excellent spread was provided by Mr and Mrs C B Williams.—At the conclusion of the repnst, the Chairman gave the loyal toasts, which were heartily received. — Mr CP Davies, in a patriotic speech, proposed the Army, Navy and Reserve Forces," and Pee G H Bunner, 5th Vol. But. S.W. B., suitably responded.—Mr J Davies, I.R., submitted the" Clergy," and Mr J E Tomlev acknowledged the toast.—The Chairman in proposing the toast of the evening, the Health of Messrs Howard, Jones and Bunner," dwelt upon their calibre as sportsmen arid athletes. He wished them Gori speed, a successful campaign and a safe return. The t.oa-t was drunk wIt h musical honou rR. A little presentation was also made, Mr Howard being made the recipient of a prayer book, the gift of Will Lewis, the Cricket Club groundsman. This little ceremony somehow seemed to touch all pre- sent Mr Howard returned thanks. He said that he would never part with Lewis's gift. He thanked one and all for their kind wishes and for meeting to wish hilll and his cCllnpaniolls God speed. — Mr Charles Jones also replied.— Air R T Harris gave the health of The Chairman," and Mr Pryce responded.— Mr J Davies proposed The Vice-Cl.airmp,IJ," \hIeÎ1 was acknowledged by Mr A Eaton.—The concluding toast was the Host and Hostess,"which was submitted by the Chairman, and lr C B Williams returned thanks. — Songs were given during the evening by Messrs J Davies, W H Jones, Walter Jones, L P Marshall, and C S Pryce, ana r!■■■ g..t hering separated after singing Auld Syne and God Save the Queen." AKGLUPHOBIA RAIPAXT. IT IS A AIARKK 1'A BLE COMMODITY IN THE STREETS OF P VRIS. In the recent number of the Figaro M. Alfred Capus gives a lesson on the way to sell newspapers in Paris nowadays Newsboy (shouts): Here y'are Police news. Horrid murdet Here y'are. (Soliloquises). No price, that! Police news and murders played out. (Shouts again.) Arrest of murderer! (Soliloquises.) They don't want no murderers Bojr victory. (Shouts.) Great Boer victory Passer Hand it over. Newsboy Here y'are governor. Latest news! Last Boer victory (Several men hesitate and then pass on without buying). Well I'm blowed! Boer victory not enough These are precious hard times (Roars in a gentleman's ear). Great Boer victory Gentleman Get out. Newsboy What are they taking ? Lemme see (Considers). Right you are! (Shouts). English defeat in the Transvaal. Euglish defeat! Passer: lIullo-paper! Second Passer: English beaten! Let's see! Third Passer: Here's a penny. (All three buy papers). Newsboy That's the ticket! (Shouts again but no one stops). English defeat! English Soliloq. What are they up to? No pleasing them !) Gentleman stops English defeat ? Newsboy Yes, sir. Paper? Gentlemnn (wildly) Defeat is not enough Not near enough (Goes on). Newsboy That chaps on the spot! It's the English they are taking. I'll give them their blooming English (Shouts). English crushed in the Transvaal! Massacre of the English Massacre! English rushed Crow rushes in Paper there Hand it over Hurry n >! Newsboy rises to the occasion English mas- sacred to the last man Ten thousand English killed! Surrender of Ladysmith! Invasion of England! Total destruction of English army. (Crowd rushes in and fights for papers).
TRAGEDY IN WALES.
TRAGEDY IN WALES. ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE. A painful sensation was created througout the Vale of Llangollen yesterday morning by the report that two men had been shot. It appears that a plasterer, named David Williams, had for many years had a grievance against an old com- rade, Tom Goodwin, who had accused him of causing the death of a youth. This boy had, however, fallen from a tree and was killed, but William:- said he "could not live under the taunt of having killerl another." On Saturday Williams left Llangollen, but returned by the last train on Thursday uiyht, having, it appears, gone away to purchase a revolver. After breakfast yesterday morning he visited the house of Goodwin, in Queen street, and shot at him three time with the revolver, and then shot himself in the throat, and fell dead by his comrade's side. Goodwin lies in a precarious condition. -+-
EXTRAORDINARY SUICIDE AT NEWTOWN.
EXTRAORDINARY SUICIDE AT NEWTOWN. On Tuesday afternoon Air R Williams, coroner, held an inquest at the Victoria Hall, Newtown, touching the death of John Oliver VVbittaker.— Thomas Whittaker, of Evans's Court, Ladywell street, said the deceased was his son, and was 38 years of age. He lived with witness. About five o'clock that morning deceased went downstairs for a drink and witness heard him go out. He returned in about half-an-hour, and witness heard the rust- ling of a newspaper on the table and thought de- ceased was reading it. Witness went down about 730 and found deceased in anaimchair. There was a pool of blood at his feet and a raisor lay on the ground. Sergt Tanner came in and examined the body, and found a cut in the leg from which the blood had flowed, Deceased had been drinking heavily of late and had been greatly depressed. He complained of giddiness, and a few days ago fell in the yard and cut his head. Witness never knew that he threatened to do anything to himself. A young man brought him in the previous night. He was not under the influence of drink, but could not walk without assistance. — William Bevan said he lived next door to the last witness, who called him to see deceased. Refound a pool of blood at his feet. He examined his neck, and found a cut under the right ear, but it was not very deep. He had seen deceased frequently of late, and noticed him" falling cff."—Police-sergeant Morgan said that he went to the deceased's house that morning. He examined the body, and found a slight cut on the right side of the neck, but there had been very little bleeding from that. He also examined his right leg, and just below the calf found two incised wounds about an inch apart. One wound was very deep, and over three inches long; it was a clean cut aud right over the posterior tibial artery. A large quantity of blood had flowed from it. Deceased's right hand was hanging over the arm of the chair, and under his hand en the floor witness found the razor produced covered with blood. He had known deceased for many years as a person of intemperate and irregular habits. He had not seen him lately under the influence of drink, but he seemed to be wasting away.—The jury returned a verdict that deceased committed suicide while temporarily insane, ♦
TOTAL LOSS OF THE OCEAN BELLE…
TOTAL LOSS OF THE OCEAN BELLE OF ABERYSTWYTH. COPENHAGEN, Jan 4th. Off the west coast of Jutland, near Boobjerg, an English brig, the Ocean Belle, of Aberystwyth, has gone down with all hands and all its cargo. Efforts to save it were made from Thorsminde, but without success. The captain is a native of Borth and the greatest sympathy is felt with his family.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD INQUIRY…
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD INQUIRY AT ABERYSTWYTH. EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CARRIED OUT. At the Abervstwith Town Hall yesterday morn- ing, Col Durnfield, R.E., Local Government Board Inspector, held a public inquiry into an application by the Town Council for powers te borrow Y,12,723 for the extension of the promenade in front of the College buildings, round the rocks and Castle Point up to the roadway leading to South Marine Teri ace. When complete the Promenade will be one and a half miles long. The Council also sought powers to borrow 13,300 for the erection of workmen's dwellings in the Smithfield. There were present amongst others during the proceedings Councillor C M Williams, Mayor; Councillor D C Roberts, ex-Mayor; Alderman Peter Joces, Alderman T Doughton, Councillors R Doughton, E P Wynne, R J Jones, Isaac Hopkins, R Peake, T E Salmon, J P Thomas with Air A J Hughes, Town Clerk Mi- ll L Evans, accountant; Air Rees Jones, surveyor; Capt James, Dr Thomas, Dr Harries, Messrs Hugh Hughes, solicitor; G F Roberts, A Jones, architect; J C ltei, D Jones, solicitor; T F Samuel, solicitor; T Owen, Queen's Square; Owen, builder; T Morgan, architect; T Griffiths, J.P., John Alorgan, Alfred Place; John Watkin, wine merchant; W Thomas, coal merchant; Lewis Evans, Great Dark- gate Street; Dr Alorgan. The Town Clerk said that the Council asked for fifty years in which to pay back the money to be borrowed for the extension of the Promenade. He believed that it was the practice of the Board to allow that period when land was acquired for the purposes of streets improvements, and as there would be filling in at the back of the wall it was practically buying land, and the Council hoped that the Board would allow at least fifty years. The Inspector: I am afraid they are not likely to do so but I will represent it. Continuing," the Town Clerk said that it was considered that this work was essential at the present time in order that Aberystwyth might go to the front and maintain the position she now held, because it would not Jo to stand still. The congestion of traffic on the Terrace in the summer was verv great, and no doubt that state of things militated against Aberystwyth as a first-class watering place. But that was not the only reason why it was proposecl to undertake that work. The Castle point, as many of those present knew, why it was proposed to undertake that work. The Castle point, as many of those present knew, was fast disappearing and what was now but a Vtry thin ledge indeed was in his boyhood days a broad plot upon which five or six people could walk abreast, therefore it was urgent that something should be done to protect these grounds and the erection of the new sea wall would be the means of doing so. This proposal was no new matter for it had been before the Council upon several occasions but it was not until 1895 that it took a business shape. In that year a resolution was passed in support of the application to the Local Government Board and the surveyor was instructed to make the necessary plans and specifications. So that the matter could be brought before the public and con- sidered by them, the plans were exhibited at the the shops of Mr Tom Griffiths, Lion Tea Ware- house, and Mr James's stores, Terrace road, and were so exhibited up to the last few days. In 1897 the application wasrepcf.ted. but the Local Govern- ment Board r,llule some very awkward inquiries as to arrears of payment of sinking fund. Briefly he might say that the unwise step had been pursued of spending the income of the town to repay capital and the Board sent an inspector down and gave the town seven years in which to pay that off. The amount was between £ 2,000 and £ 3000, and out of the seven years three had already passed. The present scheme was an important one and no doubt it would be carried out in sections, and when they really required the money to carry out the work they would have practically cleared themselves of the sinking fund arrears. At present Aherystwyth was financially better off than it had ever been before. Take the last ten years. In 1889 the rateable value was 223,265, now it was £ 33,035. an increase of 50 per cent in ten years. In 1889 the number of inhabited houses was 1,451, now they were over 2,000, an increase of 649 for that period. The town was not over building and at the present time a large number of houses were being er-ected and this was a curious thing that the population had not increased in proportion, which went to show that people were living in better houses and the houses were not nearly so crowded. There was no reason to suppose that the rateable value would not continue, and the Council were of opinion that the time had arrived when thev should tilke the work in hand. He did not think that there was any objection, at least he had received no notice of any. He would now simply put the formal evidence before the Inspector as to the finances, but he might also point out that the borough was the fortunate possessor of an ample borough fund. In 1876 this fund, derived chiefly from ground rents, amounted to JE454, and this present year it was worth £ 2,247 per annum. In 1881 the town borrowed £19,000 to construct a water supply, and this had been paid off so quickly that only zE7,434 remained, and this would be cleared in another nine years. The water rate was 2s., general district rate 3s. 2d., and poor rate 2s. 5d. For many years the rates had never been so low, and that notwithstanding the fact that thev were paying off these loans and the arrears of the sinking fund alluded to. Mr H L Evans, borough accountant, confirmed the statements of the Town Clerk. The Inspector: What is your population ? Town Clerk: 8,000. The Inspector: And the extent of the borough ? Borough Accountant: 587 acres. The Town Clerk I may say that the extension of the borough is a matter which will shortly be taken in hand by the Council. Mr Rees Jones, surveyor, said that no engineering difficulty was anticipated, and there was a rock foundatiou for the whole length until they got within 150 yards of the southern end, and at this point the tide rarely came so high. The front of the Castle was in danger unless something was done to protect it. As to the congested state of the traffic it was notorious during the summer months. The wall bnilt by the jetty was made in the same form as the contemplated sea wall, and the promenade, when the extension was carried out, would be a mile and a half in length. All arrangements had been made for carrying the roadway right round and in front of the College. The Inspector carefully examined the plans with the surveyor, then Air William Thomas, a one time member of the Council, rose to examine the surveyor. He wanted to know if there was any immediate danger to the Castle if for financial reasons tha scheme was deferred. The Surveyor said that there was no immediate danger. The Town Clerk There is a constant danger. Mr T hom.is How much per yard have you fixed for the wall ? The Surveyor XI per cubic yard from the pier to the Castle point. Mr Thomas: How much per yard have you paid for the wall at the jetty ? The Surveyor: About 17s per yard. Mr Thomas What is the total ? The Surveyor Something like X400. Air Thomas: Did you not spend X500 The Surveyor No. Mr Thomas: I don t know much about these matters, buc do you know whether the construction of this wall will not throw the galo from the south- west with greater force on to the Terrace P The Surveyor There's nothing in that. It's only imagination (laughter). If the Castle point is carried out it will be a better protection (hear, hear). The ftispoetor It will be an improvement. Air Thomas Do you happen to know how much we paid for filling ia behind the culvert ? The Inspector: What is your point ? Do you think the estimate is excessive ? Mr Thomas I maintain that the wall should be carried out as good if not better than the wall at the jetty, upon which C500 has been spent. The Town Clerk That is not so. £ 500 was set aside for the harbour, but only zC400 was spent on the wall. The Inspector: The Surveyor has designed this and his reputation is at stake. He is not likely to put up an insufficiently strong wall (hear, hear). Mr Thomas: No one has a higher opinion of the Surveyor than I have, at the same time there is a question—perhaps you will hear of it again— whether the work cannot be deferred for financial reasons. The Town Clerk: There is no opposition, and I should be surprised if there was. The Inspector asked if anyone bad anything to say when Dr Harries stepped forward and irilerrogatedlthe Surveyor upon the hygienic advantages of a shelter from the north and east winds, having a southern aspect, and laid stress on the value of the Craiglas and Castle Rocks as recouping grounds for invalids during the winter months. The doctor's way of going about the examination left everyone in doubt as to his position oil the question, and there was a roar of laughter in which the Inspector joined, when in reply to that gentleman the Doctor pro- tested that ho was strongly in favour of the scheme. The inquiry, so far as the Promenade was con- cerned, was now closed, and the Inspector pro- ceeded to deal with the application respecting WORKING-MEN'S HOUSES. The Town Clerk said that they wanted to put up 18 houses and pay off the money in forty years. In support of this, the Mayor instanced the case of Richmond, which had been allowed forty years, and pointed out that the longer the period the lower would be the rent. He spoke strongly of the great need of more houses suitable for working- men, and laid stress on the numerous ejectment cases which had come before the Borough Bench. Mr W Thomas had something further to say about this matter. He objected to the site, why ? Because it was ground frequently flooded, and if the ground was raided when the flood came they would be surrounded. Besides it was not a suitable spot on the grounds of health, because in close proximity to the site there was a slaughter-house, a candle house and the fairs were held there and the children would be prevented going to school (laughter). He considered Cae Charles (the spot near the station) a better place. The Town Clerk denied that there were any floods since the embankment had been constructed and as to the nuisance of slaughterand candle houses he pointed out that private individuals had built houses at a cost of hundreds of pounds, and there were fresh applications in, all of which were nearer to the slaughter-house than the new houses ":ouid be. Mr Thomas: One of those very men who reside there is going to petition the Council to take the fair away (laughter). Councillor Salmon said that when Air Thomas was on the Council he put a reserve price on Cae Charles and offered 4s 6d per foot himself at the auction (laughter). Mr Thomas: This is getting personal. The Inspector: I think they must keep to the point. I can form a better opinion of the site by seeing it. The Town Clerk said the Council would be the last body to do anything in the way cf erecting houses on uusanitary spots. The Mayor said that the site selecte'd had a southern aspect. Councillor R Doughton Some years ago on this very ground which Mr Thomas objects to he wanted himself to have a brick works (laughter). I don't know if he has the idea of getting that back for a brickworks (roars of laughter). Mr Thomas The soft man will be soft still (more laughter). Oil the motion of the Alayor, seconded by the ex- Mayor (Councillor D C Roberts) a vote of thanks was passed to the Inspector, and the inquiry closed. -11-
MONTGOMERY.
MONTGOMERY. BALL.-—The annual ball in connection with the Conservative Club was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. The rooms were nicely fitted up by Mr and Airs Clipston, Air L P Marshall, and Air Maurice Davies (secretary of the club). The Al.C.'s were Messrs A Graham, C P Davies, and J Tipping. Alessrs Salter's Band provided capital music and the refreshment department was catered for by Mr Clipston with his usual skill. The dance was greatly enjoyed and was kept up until about four o'clock on Wednesday morning. Aniongst those present were Cot E Pryce-Jones, M.P., Mr J At E Lloyd, Mr A Graham, Mr and Miss Jones (Sutton), Mr F Langford, Air and Miss Miller, Aliss Holt, Air and Airs Tipping, Air and Airs George, Miss George, Air C P and Aliss Davies, Misses E and R Davies, Air and Mrs Alorgan, Mr and Miss Marshall, Air Lewis, Miss Beedles, Air and Airs Clipston, Mr H B Buuner, Misses L and A Allan, Messrs T and R Statham, Mr and Mrs Watkius, Miss Lucas, Miss Jones, Mr and Mrs Pennie, Aliss Francis, Aliss Lewis, Air, Airs, and Aliss Davies (Gullet), Aliss Davies (Forden), Airs Shaw, Mr and Mrs White, Miss Burton, Mr J Powell, Air and Miss Withers, Mr and Miss Kilvert, Messrs J and G Biighouse, Aliss Jones, Mr and Aliss Jones (Hendomen), Air T H Howard, Air J Davies, Miss Edwards, Aliss Davies, Aliss Hall, Air Thomas, Mr EPritchard, Air Holloway, Mr T Mitchell, Air J Davies, Mr J It Williams, Air W Jones, Air C Jones, Miss Davies, Mr R Davies, Air and Airs Jones, Nliss Withers, Air Bunner, Alisses Bailey, Miss Beanett, and Air Maurice Davies (secretary). CnEEKiNG THE OLD FOLKS.—Through the single- handed kindness of Mr Maurice Owen, of West Yiew, the old people uf the parish were entertained to a splendid tea at the National Schools on New Year's Day. Over a hundred invitations were issued and the majority were present. The bill of fare included chicken aud ham, beef and sweets, in addition to cake, etc., the ordinary ingredients of a tea party. The tea makers were Airs Brown, (Rectory), Airs Kirk, Mrs A Vaughan, Airs Maurice Jones. (Brades), Mrs II Evans, (Belle Vue), Airs C P Davies, Misses Moore, Airs Tipping, and Airs George. There were quite an army of willing helpers comprising most of the prominent townspeople and the wants of Mr Owen's guests were assiduously attended to. After tea a short but interesting entertainment was given, at which the Rector, Rev E W Brown, preside^. The Chairman exhibited some interesting lantern slides, comprising "Fashion Notes," "Views in South Africa," "The curfew shall not ring to-night," some local views, and several comic pictures. Airs. Pennie gave two pretty songs, The Flight of Ages and Fiona." Air Stephen Davies gave his popular song, Waste Not," and Mr Walter Jones convulsed the audience with the humorous ditty, He didn't go to work next morning."—Air Stephen Davies proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Owen for his great generosity. This was seconded by Mr fhos Bunner, and carried amid applause.—Air Owen, in acknowledging, said that the custom of giving a treat to the old folks on New Year's Day was uniyeraal in Lancashire and he thought they at Montgomery need not be behind. His object was to extend this in the future so as to include more people and if others would help another year he would give a handsome subscription (applause). Votes of thanks were also passed to the Chairman, to Mr J E Tomlev who assisted Mr Owen in organ- ising the treat, and to all helpers at the tea, meeting and entertainment.
BISHOP'S CASTLE.
BISHOP'S CASTLE. WATCH NIGHT SERVICE. The united watch night service this year was held in the Wesleyan hip-)!, when addresses were given by Air It W BrowL(Wesleyan), and the Rev D S Lees (Primitive Alethodist). Councillor G Strawson conducted the meeting. The attendance was very good, and the usual congratulations were exchanged. SOcIAL-In connection with the Bishop's Castle Mutual Improvement Society, a social consisting of a very interesting programme and light refresh- ments was given in the Primitive Alethodist School- room on Friday evening. The room was tastefully 11 y decorated by a number of ladies. The chair w-fis taken by the President (the Rev D S Lees) who in his address commented oil the splendid attendance for the first meeting of the session, and trusted that in the future their numbers would increase. — Airs W A Pugh (hon. sec.) acted as pianist and Mr S Leaver conducted the choir and supplied the re- freshments. The following was the programme Carol, Sweet Christmas Bells," choir recitation, The Owl," Rev D S Lees; song, Queen of the Earth," Air R Cooke; reading, "Hanging a picture," Air R W Brown soug, "The river of years," Airs Pugh; recitation, "The doctor's mis- take," Air Wilkes; cHrol, "Ste amid the winter's snow," choir; song, "The silent key," Air Brown; recitation, Rev D S Lees; song Daddy," Airs W A Pugh reading, "How five bachelors kept house," Mrs Pugh; part song, Come Dorothy Cowe," choir; National Anthem.
LLAKFAIR.
LLAKFAIR. CIfnCH CHOIR SUPPER.-YeFterday week the choristers and Sunday-school teachers were invited to the Vicarage to supper, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. After an excellent repast, songs aud recitations were given by Alisses Roberts, Harris, and Proctor Messrs T Richards, T Cooke, T Owen, T Roberts, and Master T 0 Itobe.-ts.-ILi rising to propose a vote of thanks to the Vicar and Mrs Jones, Dr Humphreys- spoke of the pleasure it gave him to be present at such a gathering, and hoped the members of the choir would show their appreciation of the kindnesses by taking a. keener interest in the services of the Church.—The Vicar, in responding, assured the Doctor and every one that to have the choristers and teachers at the Vicarage on such an occasion afforded himself and Mrs Jones the highest pleasure. On the whole the attendance of the choir had been good and it was his hope thjit 1900 would sue even greater things in this respect. He heartily thanked the choir for their help during the past year.
BUTTINGTON.
BUTTINGTON. SCHOOL TEA.—The children of the Buttington Church Sunday School were entertained to tea by Alias Oakley, Garthderwen, on New Year's Day. The tables were laid in the school and the doors were thrown open at 3. Ails, OakJey was assisted by Misses Alorgan-Owen, Green, Davies, Alorris, Jones and the Vicar. The covers were removed and in-door games were indulged in. Each scholar had an orange, a mince pie, a parcel of sweets and a cracker. The heartiness of the cheers which were given to Miss Oakley and tbe ladies bespoke great enjoyment. The party broke up after singing the National Anthem. Aliss Edwards, Mount Pleasant. sent some nice presents for the children. V. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTENANT-COLONEL E. PRYCE-JONES, M.P., Commanding. Headquarters, Newtown, 6th January, 1900. STRUCK OFF.—The undermentioned are struck off the strength of the Battalion A Co, 561 Bugler W Jones. "C" Co, 90 Pre Adams. D Co, 662 Private Rees, 579 Private Hanson, 624 Private Arnold, 373 Private Lewis, 411 Private Norman, and 366 Private Roberts. "E" Co, 291 Pte Astley (Llaufair), 545 Pte Jones, 556 Pte Evans, 546 L-Cpl Jones, 555 Pte Pryce, 567 Pte Evans, 549 Pte Beubow, and 553 Pte Rogers (Berriew), 507 Pte Owen and 514 Pte Longley (Montgomery). "F" Co, 433 .L-Senrt W Row- lands, 431 Pte Jones, 468 Pte Lewis, 450 Pte Davies, 493 Pte I Williams; 644 Pte Roberts, aud 645 Pte Ellis. ENROLMENTS.—The undermentioned having been enrolled at the stations mentioned are taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to Companies, and allotted Regimental numbers as stllu..d against their names:—Newtown, "A" Co, 680 Edward Humphreys. B Co, 681 Villiatn Evans, 682 William Jones, and 683 Thomas Williams. "C" Co, 684 David E Davies, 685 Thomas L Davies, 686 Frank Gregg, 688 Frederick E Anderson, and 689 Gomer Roberts. E" Co, Montgomery, 687 Charles Lewis. SOUTH AFRICA. The following is the roll of Officers, N.-C. Officers and men of the Battalion who have volunteered for active service in South Africa; also showing the percentage to the total strength of each Company :—Alajor and Hon Lieut Col G A Hutchins, V.D., Capt and Adjutant C E F Walker, Captains Sir W L Napier, Ban., E W Kirkby, and A W Pryce-Jones, Lieuts C E Elwell and H A Kirkby, Secoud Lieut G W H Wakefield, and Surgeon-Lieut C E Humphreys. Total, 9; per cent, o5. NON-COM MISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN. "A" co. Pte 218 James Sergt H E Breese 126 Williams 11 C Lock 5,38 Blair O-R-Sergt E C Jones 142 Alills L-Sergt Sam Owen 133 H ugnes Cpl D Clayton 581 Bluck L-Cpl Rees 473 Davies Perry 232 Gittins E Jones 674 Sweeney Cyclist J Gough 129 Baines Pte 41 Barrett 476 Taili.,3 400 Alorris 149 Evans 179 Baxter 130 Davies 70 Evans Total, 19 per cent, 27. 630 Artliur D" CO. 10 Bennett Sergt R T Evaus 46 Owen Bugler Williams „ 638 Morris Pte 367 Roberts 18.5 Gi iffittis i-)27 Ja,nies 415 Davies 402 Griffiths 599 NVoolley 597 Holt 266 Gi -iffitlis 528 Graham 461 Keay 573 Harding 60S Inglia 524 Roberts 611 Green 582 Edwards 460 Davies 664 Fienjitig 44 364 Arthm 478 Jones 526 Parry „ 671 Griffiths 403 Lewis 64 Eagles 236 Harris 12 Lhomme 237 Hughes 31 Lowe 577 Humphreys 25 Jones Totai, 17 per cent, 30. Total, 32; per cent, 45. "E" cu. B" cu. C-Sergt T J Astley C-Sei-gt J AI Jcnes Cpl D Jones Sergt H H Evans Pte 125 White L-Cpi Horton 508 Bunner Roberts 254 Wat kins Latli,-tni 259 Richards J V Davies 3-14 James Pte 276 Davies Total, 7; per cent, 12. 575 Roberts 1-F" CO. 310 Roberts C-Seret J C Edwards 606 Rogers Sergt 0 W Hughes 574 Bennett E L Jones 71 Jones L-Cpl Roberts 339 Rees Pte 4(>6 Davies „ 605 Edwards 420 Jones 86 Garnett 588 Lewis „ L71 Alumford „ 515 Axe 570 Woolley 482 Evans 569 Smith 464 Richards 319 Smout 657 Jones Total, 19; per ceut, 29. 446 Jones "c" co. 465 Jones L-Serg^ Pryce 596 CliTit Cyclist W M Owen 521 Alorris A W Jones 420 Jones T E P Jones 484 Davies Pee 110 Davies 432 Smith 112 Davies 622 Hughes Total, 18; per cent, 27. Total percentage of the Battalion, 28. Penarth and Towyn Rifle Ranges will be open this day for any of the ahove-named men who are not first-class shots but otherwise qualified to fire for marksmen under the new regulations. SECTION FOR SOUTH AFRICA.—Instructions have been received for the Battalion to furnish one section for service with the Line Battalion in South Africa, and also for one section to be held in Reserve. Strength of each section will be one Sergt, one CarpI, and 19 Ptes. The following qualifications are necessary for service :—(a) Every Volunteer must enlist for one year or for the war. In the event of the war being over in less than one year, he will have the optior. of being discharged at once or of completing his one year's service. (b) Must be not less than 20 and under 35 years of age. (c) Must be a first-class shot under Vol Rules. (d) Must have been efficient during 1898 and 1899. (e) Alust be of good character, (f) Alust be up to the physical standard of an Infantry recruit. No relaxation of standard will be allowed. (g) Must be medically fit for active service, (h) Preference should be given to unmarried men or widowers without children. Married men should be accepted only in the event of an insufficient number of single men or widowers without children volunteering. After attestation they will join the Regimental Depot until required for embarkation. Volunteers accepted for the Waiting Companies will be attested and passed to the Reserve at once for the unexpired portion of their engagement or until required for permanent service. During the time they are in the Reserve they will receive Reserve pav, and will be liable to carry out the training laid down in the Reserve Forces Act of 1882. Each Volunteer will receive from date of enlistment, pay aud allowances of his rank as a Regular Infantry Soldier, rations and clothing. Should a married man be accepted his family will be entitled to separation allowance. On completion of his period of service he will recive a gratuity of £ 5 in addition to any gratuity given to the troops at the end of the war. If discharged in consequence of wounds or disability received or contracted while on service he will be entitled tc pension in accordance with the Royal warrant for pay, ic., of the Regular Army. On the departure of a Company from the United Kingdom the Officers and Volunteers com- posing it will be considered Supernumerary to their Corps. Any men who are desirous of proceeding to South Africa and have not applied are requested to do so to the Adjutant as early as possible. By Order, C WALKER, Captaiu, Adjutant 5th V.B. South Wales Borderers. COMPANY ORDERS. "C" Co.—The Company supper and prize dis- tribution will take place on Tuesday, January 9th, at 8 p.m., at the Bull Hotel, and will be followed by a smoking concert. Dress, Tunics. Sergeants will wear cross-belt and pouch.—The Company (lance will be held on Thursday, January 11th, at 9 30 p.m., in the Town Hall. Dress, Tunics, no waist belts. Sergeants, et,oss-belt, aud white gloves. LENNOX NAPIER, Captain, Commanding C Co, 5th V.B. S.W.B.
LLANYBLODWEL.
LLANYBLODWEL. THE PARISH CHURCH.—On Sunday afternoon a sacred cantata was given at the Parish Church before a large congregation. The choir had the invaluable assistance of Aliss Gladys Hanmer Jones, who saiig several solos in the most finished style. Mr Davies, the Schools, also sang a solo with much expression. Miss Leslie was, as usual, a most "bie accompanist on the organ, and the choir sang with much taste and precision. The offertory was in aid of the Sunday Schools. The connective readings were given by Air J P Hamer, Glanrafou- In the evening the cantata was repeated at Porthy- waen School, when the room was crowded. Aliss Gladys Hanmer Jones again sang several solos, and if possible excelled herself, her voice being at its I; best. The Vicar, the Rev J Allen Jones, presided at the harmonium and Miss Leslie at the piano leav- J ing nothing to be desired. Air Davies again saii^T a solo. The singing of the choir was also very g00 J The gem of the evening was the beautiful re ing by Aliss Gladys Jones of "The Better Land- > i
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PREACHERS FOR TO-MORROW. NOTE.—Information for this list is invited. It is supplied in every case when it is communicated to us. ABERYSTWYTH.—S.S. Alichael's and All Angels' Parish Church, 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. St. Mary's (Welsh), 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Holy Trinity Church, near Railway Station, 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Bath street, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. English Baptist Church, 6 p. ui. Shiloh Chapel, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. NEWTOWN.—Llaiilhvchuiarn, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All Saints', 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. English Cal- vii.istic Met,eodiat, Crescent., 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Primitive Alethodist, Park Street, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. English Congregational, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev J IIugh.Edwards. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m., Mr R Evaus, and 6 p.m., Mr C T Al Taylor. Baptist, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev T E Williams. MONTGOMKKY.—St Nicholas, 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Rev E W Browa. Presbyterian, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wesleyai 11 a.m., and 6 p.m., Air G Crowe. Baptist, 10.30a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev C P Thomas. CHCRCHSTOKE.— Wesleyan Church, 10-30 a.m., and 6-0 p.m., Rev J Goodrich Oats. BKRRIEW.—Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 (Welsh) and 6.30 p.m. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m., and 6.15 p.m., Air R Grindley. GARTHMYL.—Providence, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Air T A Basnetfc. WELSHPOOL. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m., Rev T Rowson, and 6.30 p.m., Rev A Smith. Pres- byterian, 10.30 atn. and 6.30 p.m. Congrega- tional Church, 11a.m., and 6-30 p.m., Rev D B Evans. Baptist, 11 a,nJ. and 6.30 p.m., Rev T Rowson, pastor. Primitive Methodist, 11 a.m., and 6-30 p. 111" Re Alfred Smith, pastor. Welsh Independent, High Street, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Rev D Motwan. MIDDLKTOWN. — Wesleyan Church, 10-30 a.m., and 6-30 p.m., Mi E C Bishop. i DEEP CUTTING (Pool Quay). — Wesleyan, 2.30 j p.m. and 6.30 T Howells. LLANYMYNECH- Presbyterian Church, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. OSWESTRy.-St Oswald's, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Holy Trinity, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. The School Chepel, Upper Brook Street, il a.m. and 6.30 p.m. English Baptist, Slop road, 10.45 a,n;, and 6.30 p.m., Rev Alabolm Thomson. Presbyterian, Oswald road, 1"0.,30 a.m. and 6.30 p,m, Rev John Jones, Oswestry. Seion Chapel, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m Rev II E Griffith, AI.A., Croesoswallt. Wels- Wesleyan Methodist, 10.45a.ni and 6.3#p.m. Hemou Chapel, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. Christ (hurch, 10.45 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. St. David's Vilsh Church, 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. Moriah Chpel. English Wesleyan, 10.45a,ui. and 6.30 p.m.
EL LESME RE.
EL LESME RE. LITERARY SocIKTY.—The weely meeting was held in the Town Hall on WI nesday, Air R E Lloyd in the chttir, There was good attendance, although it was a stormy night Air J D IVhitting- ton, B.A., B.Sc., Poultonle Fyle' gave a lecture on Science, with etperitrents. It as certainly one of the best lecture ever given it he Town Hall, and the lecturer w^g frequentlyoudly applauded.— The Rev W Petry proposed nd Air T Williams seconded a vote at thanks the lecturer, which was carried unanimously.
FORTHCOMIF EVENTS.
FORTHCOMIF EVENTS. JANT-IT- 7 Annual Aleeting of thChurch Sunday Schools, in Town Hall, Wels',wl, 7 Collection in Aid of War Fuud at St. Mary's Church, Welshpoo' E Imperial Yeomanr Public Aleeting in the Guildhall, Oewest, 8 Oddfellows' Annu^ance at the Cross Keys Hotel, Llanymyi-h, 10 Sale of Honseho Furniture at Tremydon, Towyn, by MesF Damel, Son and Meredith, < 11 Vulunteer Dance the Town Hall, Welshpool, 11 Inspection of H's adopted for Cavalry at the Raven Reposit Shrewsbury. 11 Concert in Aijf Reservitsts Fund at 'the Schoolroom, ;tington, 12 Concert in A of ReserviEits Fund at the Schoolroom, ewern, 19 A Social Ev.g at the Schoolroom, Castle Caereiniou, 20 A New Tale The Crowning of Esther" will appear in COUNTY TIMES, 23, 24 & 25, Fik Lloyd and Sons' Horse Sales at Wrexhe FEBRUARY. 7 Llanidloes strict Plonghing Matches.
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BIRTHS JAR HI AGES 5' DEATHS DEATHS. GRIFFITHSOU December 31st, at the Hit-or-Alias Inn, Bisp's Castle, William Griffiths, formerly of the &p Leasows, Snitton, Ludlow, aged 63. DAVIKS.—1 December 31st, at Moat Farm, near Welshfl, Dora, daughter of Richard Davies, aged 2iys. ti n ii, HOKTONOU January 2nd, at 21, Powell's Row, Welshol, Alargaret Horton, aged 80. KKMPST. On January 2nd, at River Side, Iilanfcffraid, Alary, wife of Charles Kempster, aged'. PoWEt-On the 3rd inst., at PJlÎsyhryn, K ewtown, S( only daughter of Edward and Mary Elet, Powell, in her nineteenth year. RoBifN.—On January 3rd, at the School House, Lefton, near Welshpool, Aaron Robinson, aged 73 RoBts. — On January 1st, at the Llhii, Llanyblod- ""Ann, wife of John Roberts, aged 36. TWI-On January 4th, at Golfa View, Aliddle- t'n, Charlotte, the beloved wife of Richard ost, aged 75. TPEK. January 2nd, at Laburnum Cottage, owern, near Welshpool, Lily Nesta, daughter William Turner. TST. OU December 30th, at Trafalgar House, eishpc)(-)I, Edward Twist, aged 87. inted and published by SAMUEL SALTER and DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing Office, 21, Berriew Street, Welshpool, in the County of Montgomery. Also published by J. D; LEY ii'EXCEti, at their Branch Office, Chalybeate St., Aberj stvvyth, in the County of Cardigan.— January 6th, 1900.