The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

LAST NIGHT'S CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAMS. GENERAL MAODOXALD'S MOVE- MENT. A despatch from Lord Roberts to the Secretary of State for War stares that Macdonald's advance to Koodt-sberg was undertaken owing to reports having been received that, the line of railway be- tween Orange River and Modder River was likely I to he threatened. Lord Roberta makes no mention of Macdonald's having been ordered to retire, as stated in some of the evening papers to-day; on the contrary, he states that the enemy have vacated their position and uone of them were in sight last evening. General Macdonald reports that the behaviour of his troops was all that he could wish.

GENERAL BULLER'S ADVANCE. At eight o'clock to-night inquirers at War Office were informed that no information whatever had been received respecting the Boer report that G neral BuIIer has re-crossed the Tugela.

TROOPS FOR THE FRONT. Donald Cnrrie's steamer Tantallon Castle" sailing from S>>uVnampt< n or. March 3rd, and the Hot:'go! C:18r:n" failing ou March 10th, will resooctively convey 12 officer* and 480 men, and 40 offie «un< 1500 men South Africa.

SEIZURE OF A VESSEL. DURBAN, Friday. Briii.-ii bf.rqtK; Birkaale," unloading: cargo at the wharves here, ban been seized, by order o the Port Command on aaspisiou of having contraband on beard.

BULLER'S MOVE. no r E F U L INDICATIONS. The Parihnnentary correspondent of the Daily New* says:—The text of Sir Redvers Buller's despatch announcing his latest move on the Tugela River, of which a tariff summary appears in Friday I morning's pappr8, j", I L1avf-) good reason to believe, I exceeding hopeful in its tone. General Bulierdes- I scribes the position gained as an effective one, and I reports that :he loss of life in gaining it was com- I paritively small. I The London Mail correspondent, wiring from I Prere Camp, Febiuary 8th, says: The scene of the I attack commenced on Monday is shaped like au I amphitheatre, bounded on the west by Spion Kop, I on the north by Brak Fontein and Yaalkrantz, and I on the east by Doom Klocf. Zwarts Kop on our I right fiont towers over undulating corn.try 4 miles I broad and three wide, and the winding Tugela prac- I tically divides the positions. Buller's tactics pro- I vided for a feint frontal attack, while the main I column crossed the Tugelaon the right flank endea- I voured to pass up the narrow valley between I Vaalkraaiuz and Doornklooft, occupy the former I ano. advance to Brakfontein, ,hich is traversed by I the Ladysinith road. This range being gained, there I wculd 1>e no serious obstacles till the outskirts of I the beleagured town were reached. The pretended I frontal attack worked admirably. The batteries I supported by the Lancashire Brigade, drew the fire I of the Boor guns, and, the purpose being served, I tbey retired with remarkable smartness, after aus- I taining a few casnalities. A gun carriage of the I 78th Battery was disabled, but, despite a I TKRRIFIC HAIL OF SHRAPNEL, I was rescued by the gunners. Meanwhile the En- I gineers erected a pontoon bridge over the Tugcla I on the Lyttleton's brigade commen- I cet) crossing. The artillery quickly got into action, I and shrapnel cleared the way for the advance of I the iufa: The first ridgo of the Vaalkrantz I was ga'n«'d almost without opposition, to the great I elation of onr troops. The enemy energetically I strove to rectify the mistake. Two heavy cannons I and a wagon, thought to be carrying a Maxim-Nor- I denfelt, galloped into poeitioll along the Rav- I ines of ikon kicof, and there was an ex- I citing i'onet ween our artillery tire and I the enemy's hurses, which was won by the latter. I The guns were eecieted in an excellent position, I and speedily threw shells among our infantry, and I for a time impeded the erection of the bridge. They I subsequently, however, desisted, and the work pro- I ceedeo throughout the afternoon. Desultory rifie I fire took place on Tuesday morning, and our guns were responded to by the enemy's 100 pounder on I Doorr,kloof, a 5-ponndt r on Spion Kop, and two I Maxim-Nordenfelts, all efforts to locate them being I fruitless. They did little damage, however, arid I FJRED ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. I Our field butteries displayed great mobility, gallop- I ing to ai I points of van rage, and tog8ther with the I navais and Howitzers and the 4th Mountain Battery I shelled the ridges, covering the advance of the in- I fantry, w rich was necessarily slow. A few wounded ■ and unvrounded Boers were taken prisoners. One I of the former testified to the fire of our artillery. I A 6-id could not move there without I being Some of our artillery was dragged by ■ men up the precipiti us Zwarrz Kop and magniti- ■ certlv di«po«irioned. On Tuesday night the British ■ were i-i possession of two kopjes while the Boers H held the rest of the range. A grass fire impeded ■ the latter, defining their positions and militating ■ against a night attack. The position attacked was ■ guarded by the Johamiesburghcrs under Ben

I THE SFCOND DAY'S FIGHTING. I BOERS LOSE HEAVILY. H The Telegravh correspondent wires :—Spearman's Camp, Tuesday, February 6th.—This has been the second day of the battle, and the fighting has been fiercer thai yesterduy'u. At dawn the Boers began the action by shelling our oivouac with their Long and Pom-Pjm guns from Doorn- kloof. Iheir6in shells fell near the spot wheie General Buller and his staff were watching the engagement. One shell burst amidst a squadron of the lita Hussars, but nobody was touched. Our guns from Zwartz Kop aud on the plain soon silenced t :e enemy's artillery, but repeatedly the H Boers brought back their guns, POPPED THEM INTO WORK over the fired a few rounds, and then again changed p-si'tcn. During the morning our gunners succeeded in blowing up the enemy's ■ ammunition wagon upon Doornikloof. General ■ Lyttleton's Brigade were shot at from three sides, and had a warm time upon "Vaalkrantz. Desperate ■ efforts were made by the Boers to recover the ■ smoking hill. The Durham Light Infantry, the ■ King's Royal Rifles, and the Scottish Rifles gallantly charged and cleared the position. General Hikiyard's Brigade relieved Lvttieton a Brigade towards sunset. Fighting continued until ■ nine in the evening. Several prisoners have been taken. They declare that the Boers on TaMrsoay lost heavilv. The enemy suffered severely on Friday. It is reported that amongst their dead in H the trenches armed Kaflirs were found.

-+- I POLICE APPOINTMENTS. H The following promotions will take place :—P.S. H Breeze to be the resideut Sergeant at Barmouth H vice Sergeant W R Wiliiams, who has accepted the post of Deputy Chief Constable in the Mont- gouieryshire force. P.C. Richard Owen (Dolgelley) H to be Sergeant resident at Dolgelley vice P.S. Breeze.

MARRIAGE OF MISS TAYLOR, THE ROCK, NEWTOWN. A very pretty wedding took place at Llanlhvrh- anirn Chorea on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Mr Thomas Ernest Holroyu. of Leeds, and Miss Emilv Metcalfe Taylor, daughter of Mr and Mrs T Mark Taylor, The Rock. That Miss Taylor has the very best wishes of the inhabitants was evident on this auspicions occasion. The church wa crowded with well-wishers WHO to wit- ness the interesting ceremony, and on the way from The Rock to the Church two very pretty arches had been erected, bearing r,lm words, '• God union," Honour, riches, uiarriage-bl»--ssitigs, and Long life and happiness to Mr and Mrs Holroyd. Ivv also formed a prominent part in the decoration of the arches, and seme small flags and banners were placed along the drive, and the whole sceno presented a gay and festive appearance. The bridegroom and groomsmen were the first to arrive at church and soon afterwards the bride arrived, and as she wended her way up the aisle on the arm of her father she looked charming, being attired in a white corded silk dress the train skirt of which was most daintily trimmed with ma.ny vandyked rows of chiffon. The bodice was veiled in rich white lace, the covsuge being dra.ped with white and ehiiTon. The tulle veil, which was verv fell in graceful folds a., v.- from tho face revealing a wreath of m.vrtk' and o:\irige blossoms. A spray of the same fi->v. wa<* also worn ou the corsage. The brid" carrmd >» hn-elv bonqi.efc of white roses and lilac, the .{i- of me bridegroom. The brides- maids were Mi-s Mirv Alice Taylor (only sister of the bride), Mist-ex Li-,y and Mabel Holroyd (sis- tersof the l.ri'egtocm), Mi.-s Ethel Jones. They wore drepse of satin, two of blue and two of pink, covered with white muslin trimmed with Valenci- ennes Hues and insertion. Their large white chips were trimmed with chiffon and white feathers shaded to match the dresses. They wore gold brooches and carried lovely bouquets, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bride's going-away dress was of grey cloth, tailor-made. The coat waR, lined with old roso Kii and the revers were faced with white satin braided with silver. With this costume a blouse of old rose silk was worn. A large picture bat, of grey straw trimmed with vel- vet grev feathers lined with old rose silk completed this charming toilet. The bride's mother wore a dress of silver grey cashmere trimmed with figured silk of the sane. cololir. The skirt, which was j trimmed with strappings of cashmere, fell race- fully over an underskirt of the silk. A grey toque trimmed with chilf-m and yellow flowers was worn with this costume, which was supplied by Mr Henrv Morgan, of High street. Miss Hngnes, of Chapel street, Niwiuwn, made the bride's and bridesmaids' chesses; Mr Joseph Davies, tailor, Welshpool, made the travelling dresse- and Madame Belli* supplied the hats. Messrs Bennett and Davie*. Mr Edward Lewis, The Cross, and Mr Richard Jameg, tailor, supplied all other garments. The groomsmen were Mr T K North, best man, Mr Frank Dixon, Mr George Cnadwick, Mr Goueil. The service, which was coueacted by the Revs li Evan-Junes, .) E Tompsoi: (Esckiehum), and T Enoch, commenced with the singing of the 350th h" rnn. The 47th Psalm was Also snng', followed by the 578th hymu. There was a fnll choir, the co- gregation also joining heartily in the service. Mr Lewis presided at the organ. As the happ) pair were driven to The Rock from the church they were assailed with a shower of confetti, and guns and cannon were fired at intervals and the church bells rang forth a meiry peal. Mr Lewis played voluntaries while waiting the arrival of the bridal party, and at the conclusion of the ceremony "March of the Victors" and Mendelssohn's Wedding March" were played very ably by the organist. On reaching The Hock the party were photographed, after which the wedding breakfast was partaken of. Thetwedding breakfast and cake were provided by Mr Bebb, Broad Street, New- lown. The following were the invited guests :— Rev and Mrs E Evan-Jones, Rev and Mrs J E Tompson, Rev T Enoch, Mrs Holroyd, the Mis .es Holrojd, Mr and Mrs J A Holroyd, Mr and Mrs Barber, Mr and Mrs II P Gamon, Mr T K North, Mr Frank Dixon, Mr George Chadwick, Mr and Mrs Senior Smith, Mr and Mrs A C Lee, Mrs and Miss Lutener, Mr and Mrs Sydney, Mrs Tompson, Mrs S J Tompson and Mins Tompson, Miss A Tompsou, Miss Ethel Jones, Mr and Mrs Richard Williams, Mr and Mrs J C Gittins. LIST OF PRESENTS. To the bride: Bridegroom, diamond ring; bride's father, table silver; bride's mother, house and table linen; bride's sister, silver salver; Miss Arthur and Miss Adderley, Newtown, silver preserve spoons; Mr T A Bridgewater, Newtown, silver butter knife and preserve spoon Messrs Bennett and Davies, Newtown, gold mounted umbrella; Mrs Bridg<C!THID, Newtown, side hoard oloth; Miss Bedford, Pnntypridd, engraving (in black oak carrio frame) of Helena and Hernia by Poynter Mr and Mrs Bebb, Broad-street, Newtown, photo frame; Mrs Bellis, Newtown, afternoon tea set; Miss Crosse, London, silver-mounted scent bottle; Mr and Mrs A S Cooke, Newtown, three folded mirror; Mr John Danilv, Newtown, a valuable old violin Mrs and Misses Evans, Oswestry, silver-mounted handglass; Mr and Mrs David Evans, Newtownj silver carving rests Rev and Mrs R Evan-Jones1! silver ieft caddy (both are also subscribers to the present by Lianllwchaiarn Choir and others); Mr and Mrs Klwell, Lianllvychaiarn, sofa cushion (Mr Elwell is also a subscriber to the present by Llan- llwchaiarn Choir and others) Mi.is Carie Elwell, handkerchief case; Mr and Mrs Alfred Ford, Newtown, travelling clock A Friend, Newtown, silver-mounted set of carvers in case; Mr William Francis, Belle Vue, Newtown (godfather of bride), 11 silver warer can JIlt- ano Mrs J C Gittiris, The Elms, Newtown, sugar and cream jng and stand; Mr JTCGittins and Miss Gittins, The Elms, pair of fruit spoon" ill CflS; Miss Gittins, ltock Fann. two hemstitched pdlow slips; Mr and Mrs G Griffith, Newtown, brass gong; Miss Hughes, Llanllwch- haiarn, tea cosy tray cloth; Miss Hughes, The Bazaar, ewtown, set of tray cloths; iIlr Lewis Jones, Brooklands, Newtown, cake tray Mr and Mrs Jones, Birmingham Honse, e\Vt<)\vn, lare silver bonbonnieere; Mr W T James, solicitor, Battle, silver augur basin and tongs; .Miss Johnson, New- town, hand-painted si-k centre table; liss Ethel Newtown, large cake stand Mr and h" H: Lewi" Jones, Hakin, Milford Haven, silver pen, pencil and paper cutter in case; Mr and Il's Hugh Lewis, Glanfren, travelling clock; the Misses Lloyd, Mount Severn, silver-mounted bis- cuit box; Miss Lewis, Sr, David's, silver tray and ink pot; Mrs Lutener, Oawestry, silver pepper pot; Miss Lntener, Oswestry, veil case the Llanllwc- haiarn Church Clergy, Choir aud Friends, large sih-er tea-pot and cosy; Mr Edward Lewis, ew. town, wfa eusbion irs Matthews, Cilhaul, New. town, silver cream jug Mr and Mrs C H Matthews, Lllanilwchaiarn, egg crnet; Mr and Mrs Morris, Rock Farm, two down pillows; the Members of the Newtovrn Harmonic and Orchestra! Society, ladv's Davenport; Lady Pryce-Jones, Dolerw, drawing- f(\om.cl()ck ^Sir Prvce aud Lady Pryce-Jones are also subscribers to the present from the Llanllwe- haiar;: Choir, &c ) Mr and Mrs Parry Jones, New- tow". gold curb bracelet; Police for tlw Division of Newtown Upper, pair of silver-mounted glass vases; Miss Pierce, Sarn Vicarage, Kerry, vase; Dr and Mrs Palmer, Newtown, silver tray Harold Phillips, Llau\vchaiarn, painted pipe for umbrellas; ;\[1' al1cl Mrs TRees, Llanllwchaiaru, two net. squares; Mr and Mrs Rickards. Newtown, pair of evening shoe; Mrs Rogers, Port House, Llanllwc- haiaru. cheese and celery dish; Franlein A Schivelin, table centre h all<lll1:rs Sydney, London, bronze statue of Venus of Capna; Mr and Mrs W li Burton Swift, silver salts incase; Miss Swift, Newtown, vase Miss Edith binith, Rock, d'oyleys and box of toilet requisites; the Misses Tompson, cousins of the bride, crystal clock; Mrs Tompson, London, silver card case; Mrs Hannah Taylor, bride's grandmother, stand and flower vases the Rev J E and Mrs Tompson, Eaclushum, tray Miss Anne Tompson, (London, !-oi i ver- 1110U11 ted scent bottle; Ir and Mrs Tetiey, Newtown, silver-mounted scent bottle; Mr and Mrs Cecil Taylor, Newtown, drawing-room clock Miss Thomas, Lock, Llanllwchaiarn, coloured glass sngar a, cioum jug and flower stand Mr and Mrs E A l a, lor, Llanllwchaiaru, pair of blankets; Mr and Mrs O D S Taylor, Newtown, glove and hand- kerchief case and hand-bug; Mrs John Taylor and Miss Taylor, pair of Artie candlesticks with shades; Mr and Mrs Richard Williams, Celynog, Newtown, bread aud cake tray, and knife; Mr ami Mrs W Wtkin, Newtown, pair of silver ars. To the bridegroom Bride, sec of silver-backed mirror and brushes &c., in case; Mr and Mrs J A Holroyd, Leeds, silver tea and coffee service Miss Lily Hol- royd, Leeds, 2 pairs of ornaments; Miss Mabel Holroyd, Leeds, 8 pair of ornaments; The Misses Barber, Preston, vase Miss Holroyd, Bradford, flews-rack; Mr and Mrs Wonid, Collingham, fruit spoons Mr and Neild, Market Drayton, metal fire screen Mr Percy Elliott, Leeds, fish slicera Mr and Mrs Gamon, Heswall, fish knives and forks; Mr ind Mrs Barker, Neston, standard lamp; Mr T K North, Leeds, claret jug; Mr Francis Dixon, Leeds, silver lamp Messrs G & W Chadwick, Leeds, dining room clock Mr and Mrs Chadwick, Leeds, silver pie dish holder; Mr Howard Stromger, Headingley, oake stand Miss Etcries, Leeds, vase; Mrs F L Watson, Leeds, jam jar; Mr and Mrs Simor, llkley, silver clock Mr and Mrs Spice, Headingley, magnifying glass; Mr Phillip Heild, Leeds, picture; Mr Joe Dixon rI nà :\r i A l'pleby, picture; .\[ Herbert \lite!¡3I1, Manchester, inkstand \11' Herbert H,ymer, York, muffiniers. Mr and Mrs Holroyd left Newtown by the 3-10 p.m. train en route for London, and the honeymoon w11 be spent on th continent.

+. — MONTGOMERYSHIRE CHARITIES. INQUrUY AT GUILSFIELD. Mr M-chant- Williams held an inquiry at the School, Gnilsfh'kl, yesterday morning. There were present Gapt My t,ton, Messrs John Jones (Var- choel), Dd Jones (Maesgwyn), Ed Davies (Coppice), and \V Matthe-ws; Rev F H Hawkins (vicar), Rev Po J Roberts (Pool Quay). The Commissioner briefly explained the objects of the inquiries, as at Welshpool on the previous day. In Guilsfield parish there were a large num- ber of charities, some had been lost, but the majority were still existing. The Vicar handed in the deeds of the schools at Guilsfield and Maesmawr.—Mr Junes gave infor- mation concerning the Caivinistic Methodist Chapel, and said that all their property, besides the chapel, consisted of a' stable erected on the sit". A man nami d Rd Jones had bought land and built a house, which he gave for a minister of the Tabernacle Cliapel at Ardleen. The house was worth about £3íJO, and the gift was subject to £100 being paid to the heirs of Rd Jones. The Commissioner remarked that the accounts we, e well seL out, bu. there was an item of 1Gs for refreshments for some poor and distressed people in the parish. Who were they ? The Vicar replied that the money was fo. refresh- ments for he vicar, wardens, and representatives of the Parish Council. It was a very o1d custom. The Commissioner said they W!:r8'l1ot 8ntitled to do this, and. the Vicar replied that the custom should be dropped. F;tepen Thomas in 1735 gave a rent-charge of £ 10 to bt; laid out for the clothing and schooling of ch-ldron skilled in the parish. This is regularly paid by Mrs Curling, Brookhmds.— Capt Mytton asked if the income-tax should be deducted.—The Commissioner replied that the custom was for the income-tax to be deducted, and for the trustees to have it refunded from the Treasury.—The Vicar remarked upon the great trouble which he had to go to aud the great amount of correspondence necessary to get this trivial sum back.—Capfc Mytton said that this money was regularly credited to the school funds. Benjamin Thomas left a sum of money and JE5 is now paid by Mr BebiJ of Castle Caereinion, the tnonev b..ing employed to pure[1ase shoes for the poorer children who attend school well.—A person present asked if there was any clause that the children, receiving the shoes should be born in wedlock and that, none should bo given to illegiti- mate children.—The Schoolmaster replied that under a former Vicar his instructions were that the shoes should be given to only one child in a family and this child must be legitimate. This w*8 not tip case now, 01' rJ1¡,kr th" last Vicar.- The als3 salL: there was no stipula- tion to that efi-■ ;:t in the deed alld ;1(, was glad the custom had been do,v> away wi:'n.— In answer to a question, ihi- Commissioner said managers of the school were mii ir.led to consider the attendances aud the general behaviour of the. children in the school as elements in deciding whether the children were deserving of the shoe-. liobt Griffith* in 1634 granted a rent charge of .£2 12s issuing our. of a tenement known as Tyn-y- gros Llwyd, £2 10s being for the poor and 2s for the vicar and wardens and overseers for their services. This is paid by Capt Mytton of Garth with another charge of £2 from the same estate. The money is used fox the purchase of bankets, &c, for poor people. It was ascertained that the 2s for the vicar, wardens and overseers was DO longer paid, but Capt Mytton remarked that there was no difficulty in collecting the money. Coining to the consolidated charities it was found that Charles Christopher left £200 and John Davies £110, the interest to be distributed amongst the poor. Miss Elizabeth Lloyd bequeathed to the vicar and wardens £90, the interest to be dis- tributed in hread amongst the poor who were most religious ad most frequently attend divine service. A man named Wynne, of Trelydan, gave JE12, the interest to be given to the poor. These were con- solidated and the amount of £400 invested in the turnpike trust, which formerly produced £226s8ct, of which £2 6s 8d went to Mr Thomas Bowen to clothe children in the Charity School and the re- maining £20 going to the vicar and wardens and distributed to the poor in the form of c1L't,hing. When the trust was done away with the amount was paid back, but the exact amount paid was not known. It is probably represented by the £495 now in the names of Captain Mytton and the Rector of Newtown.-The Oommissioner 8\JgKE\ste!1 that the money should be vested in the official trustees i London, and Captain Mytton said he should l, glad if this w.ere done.—Mr J Jones asked if be time had not come when the charities should be distributed in a better way than by giving sheøts and blankets to people many of whom could afford to buy tlje. He had no objection to the way in which the charities were adrrinistered. There were many cases which he knew where the sheets and blankets had been re-sold. He suggested that the money might go towards providing an additional teacher for the school. The Commissioner replied that if a change was wanted they must get the trustees to petition the Charity Commissioners to have the whole or part diverted and applied to "om" other pnrpo3". The commissioners would not allow the money to bo applied to thp payment of a schoolmaster, fm'it was the duty of tile ratepayers and landowners of the parish to provide a school and an adequate staff.—The Viaar dissented from What Mr Jones had said. His experience led him to believe that the parishioners could not well dispense with the charities. There might be cases where the unde- serving might profit, but thc charities were a real help to many people. — Capt Mytton said the charities were very carefully dispensed. The money had been left for a certain purposee—for the poor—and so long as he lived he should keep for the poor, and not for educating the children in intermediate schools.-—Mr Matthews asked if part could not be applied to pay a nurse to attend to the poor. The Commissioner: Yes; with the consent of the Charity Commissioners. Thomas Rogers, of Burgedwvn, in 1729 left, £32, thp. interest to be used in giving 24 penny loaves of white bread to 24 poor persons on certain days. The record and the charity have been lost. Robert Thomas D Gocl;, of Guilsfield, in 1663 gave 20s yearly, issuing oat of a tenement in Gaor, for the poor at the discretion of the Vicar and Wardens. This charity has alno been 1ost.. Mrs Elizabeth Lloi d in 1716 gave a rent charge of 40s to the sustenauce of the aged and decrepit people in the parish of Guilsfield. This property changed hands, and Major Haywavd bought it without any notice of the rent charge. He knew nothing of any rent charge, but rather than the poor should be without it he b: ught oat the charge for £50, the price being fixed by the Charity Commissioners. It was invested and produced £1 9,. 8d. per year, in marked contrast, to the other charity, which was said to be statute-barred. Other ,chariLies are a rent charge of £ 5 he- queathed by Wm Jones, £3 yearly from Thomas Rogers, (Varchoel), £3 yearly from Thomas Goilings of Garth. Ann Parry in 1776 gave £20 for the poor, but this was lost. A much later charity is that of Letitia Mytton, who in 1835 bequeathed £300 to be used in purchasing blankets for 20 of the poorest women in the parish, who shall be respectable and most regular in their attendance at the house of God. Originally the money was invested in Great Northern Railway at 4 per cent represented now by £400 of stock at 3 per cent. The stock is in the name of Captain Mytton, as executor for his father, who was executor for the testatrix.— Captain Myttou said he did not adhere strictly to the will, which probably meant that the recipients must belong to the Church, but spread the charity over a wider area—The Commissioner said he was right in this as though it was evidently intended for church members if; was not actually so stilted in the will. Mr John Jones mentioned a singular case. For. merly h said a charity of existed on the farm called Pantmawr to provide bread and cheese for the minister and hay for his horse. This was reJeemed by payment, and now benefits Llanfydin. whereas it was a Guilsfield charity.—The Commis- sioner promised to investigate the matter. A vote of thanks to the Commissioner brought the meeting to a close.

LLANERFYL. PIG FAIR.—On Wednesday week pigs sold at good priees, and there was a very good demand fur stores a.nd carters. OBITUAKIES.—The funeral of Mr Hugh Williams, Gwaelod, took place at the parish Churchyard on Thursday week at the early age of 27. Much sym- pathy is expressed with the parents.—The funeral of the late Miss Jane Roberts generally known as "Shanten Ddiosg" took place iu the St Erfyl Churchyard on Tuesday. She died on ber birthday the 1st of February, aged 86 years.

THE ORDER OF DRUIDS ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING. The annual meeting of the Oswestry Equalised District of Order of Druids Friendly Society, was lwld at the Boot J nn Welshpool, on Thursday, Mr D Phillip Jones, D.G.M., presided, and Mr John Pugh, D.D.G.M., occupied the vice chair. The following officers were also present: Mr G H Ellison, P.M. and Mr John Hi'l (trustees) Mr J Wilkinson, (treasurer) Mr J C Rodway, (book examiner and aaditor) and Mr E Morgan Jones, D.C.S., and the following delegates represented their respective lodges:—Messrs A E Jones and Joseph Vanghan, Oswestry Messrs John Davies and Richard Edwards, Welshpool; inir Samuel Oliver, Forden; Messrs David Thomas and John Edwards, Machyn- Ileth; Mr John Williams, Llanymynech Messrs Henry Fisher, and William Lloyd, Newtown; Messrs James Megann and Griffith Price, Dolgelley; Mr Edward Parry, Abermule; Mr John Matthews, Uuilsfield; Mr William Jones, Castle Caereinion, and Mr Richard Tilsley, Tregynog. The new Lodge recently opened at Aberystwyth, was excused from sending a delegate. The D.G.M. opened the meeting and made a few remarks on the work carried out by tho District. during the past year, and congratulated the Lodges generally on the success that had attended their labours, as the balance sheet to be submitted for their approval, shewed that they had made a most substantial financial increase and had also added considerably to their numerical strength. Mr J C Rodway submitted the balance sheet, and the written report of the auditors, from which it appeared that the books and accounts were kept in a clear and accurate manner. The balance sheet shewed that there were 11 Lodges, being an increase of 1, with 1,620 members, being an increase of 84. Twelve membeis died and five members' wives. The total funds amounted to X7,843 19,; 4:1, being an increase of zP,418 13s 6d. The large sum of £ 1.289 13s 6d was paid on account. of sickness, and zEI80 in funeral donations.—On the motion of Mr J Vaughao, seconded by Mr J Davies, the report and balance sheet were unanimously passed. Owing to the great progress the district is making in the Principality it was decided to have the rules translated into the vernacular, and 1,000 copies were ordered to be printed. The D. G. M. gave a report of the opening of the Progress Lodge at Aberystwyth, and Mr G H Ellison reported on the opening of the Princess.Royal Lodge, Tregynon, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Ellison for the interest he had displayed in the matter, aud his kindness in attending to open the lodge. It was decided to send the three delegates already nominated, to represent the district at the A.M. D., to be held at Chorleyjin Whit week, viz., Messrs Joseph Vaughan (Oswestry), E Morgan Jones (Welshpool), and Henry Fisher (Newtown). It was also unanimously resolved that the contri- butions of all reservists and volunteers, on active service, or doing garrison duty, be allowed by the various lodges, and that, such members be not sailed upon to make any payment during their absence. Mr John Pugh, Llanymynech, was elected D.G.M., and Mr Samuel Oliver, Forden, D.D.G.M., and they were duly installed by ilr G H Eliison. Aber- ystwyth was fixed upon for holding the half-yearly disttict meeting, in Augu-t next. Votes of thanks were accorded to the officers for their services dur- ing the past year, and various other items of busi- uess of a private nature were transacted.

MONTGOMERY AND SALOP PITESBYIERY. The quarterly meeting of the above was held at Newtown on Thursday. The Moderator was Mr R Williams, F.R.II.S. A general Church meeting was held at 10-30, under the presidency of the Rev E Parry, M.A., pastor of the Church. Business commenced at 1-30. The state of the cause at Newtown, Mochdre, and Pennal was given by the officers of these respective Churches, and a very hopeful account W11S given of the Churches inquired into by the Rev John Davies, Berriew. Mr Williams delivered his valedictory address, in which he drew attention to the great increase which the Churches of Presbytery had made since 1870. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Williams for his interesting address. The Rev D Williams took the chair, who together with Mr Morris, Oswestry, was chosen to receive subscriptions towards Holywell English Chapel. The Rev Jenkin Owen, of Newton- on-the-Hill, was approved of as a candidate for ordination this year. The Rev Edward Parry announced the sum of Foreign Missionary Collection, viz., £ 122 16s 3d. An able address was delivered by the RevWynn Davies, Liverpool, upon the 20th Century Fund, in connection with which it is pro- posed to raise the sum of £ 100,000. The arrange- ments for visitation of churches were left to Mr Morris, Moderator and Secretary. The Secretary explained the unavoidable absence of Mr Jones, Varchoel, and read out a list of speakers for Home Mission Collection, the collections for which are to be made by March 25th. It was announced by Mr E R James that the Church at Shrewsbury had secured the services of the Rev D M Rowladds, of Aberystwyth. The following elections were made General Assembly, Rev Fred Davies and Mr R Williams; Associations, Revs John Davies and E P Hughes, Messrs David Foulkes, William Evans. The Rev Evan Evans announced the sum of the Forward Movement collection.—The Rev E P Jones, B.A., Bangor, was appointed examiner of Sunday Schools of the Presbytery.—It was decided to hold the next Presbytery at Welshpool on March 30th.—The Rev D Pryce wag appointed to inquire into the state of the Cause.—The Revs T C Jones, D D Williams, Messrs E R James and D Pryce were appointed a committee to inquire into the Welsh pool and Castle Sabbath journey.—A letter of transfer to the Glamorgan Presbytery was given to the Rev T C Jones, and great regret was ex- pressed at the rev gentleman's departure.—The Rev Wynn Davies preached in the evening. The following arrangements were n'ade in behalf of the Mission Fund, to visit the Churches and to plead the cause of this important collection before the congregations:—Abermule, Rev E Parry and Mr Gittins; Aberbechan, Rev E Parry and ilirgittins; Bettws, Rev Fred Davies and Mr R Williams; Brook-?, Rev Fred Davies and Mr ,Hamer Jones Peniel, Rev Fred Davies and Mr R Williams; Mochdre, Mr P Wilson Jones and Mr Gittins, jun Bethesda, Rev D Pryce and Mr E R, James; Mont- gomery, Rev D Pryce and Mr E R James; Weston, Rev D Pryce and Mr R Evans, Tinberth Berriew, Rev John Davies and Mr Pritchard Welshpool, Rev P Jones and Mr Jones, Varchoel; Castle, Rev R Owen and Mr E E Jones; Groes, Rev G 0 Evans and Mr Jones, Varchoel; Maesgwyn, Itev G 0 Evans and Mr Jones, Varchoel; Geufford, Rev E Evans and Mr Gittins, WPrll; Tabernacle, Rev D D Williams and Mr W Morris; Llanymynech, Rev D D Williams and Mr W Morris; Gwernypant, Rev E Rees and Mr Rees Davies Coed way, Rev G U Evans and Mr D Foulkes Frankwell, Rev Jenkin Owen; Newton-on-Hill, Rev D M Rowlands; Bomere Ileath, Rev D M Rowlands; Oswestry, Rev D D Williams and Mr W MoniH; Newtown, Revs E Parry and Evan Williams.

o Y. R. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALEP BORDERERS. REG T M E;N TAL ORDERS By LIKUTKN««TR-C0L0NEL E. PRYCK-JOXKS, M.P., Commanding. Headquarters, Newtown, 10th February, 1903. APPOINTMENT.—The Commanding Officer has been pleased to approve No 237 Pto T Hughes, D Co as Lance-Corporal. STRUCK OFF.—The undermentioned are struck off the strength :—No 569 Pte A Smith B Co, and No 269 Pte D Humphreys, D Co. ENROLMENTS.The undermentioned having been enrolled are taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to Companies, and allotted Regimental num bers as stated against their names :-A Co, No 730 John Francis Davies, and 694 George Charles Jones; B Co, No 733 George W Lawton D Co, No 734 David Thomas; E Co, No 73L John Davies; F Co, No 736 Arthur E Mason, 737 John Thomas, 738 George H Arthur, and 739 Evan Jones. EMBARKATION OF SERVICE SECTIO.N. -The Vol- unteer Company, South Wales Borderers, will em- bark at Southampton for South Africa in the steitnier Greek" on 14th February, 1900. By Order, C WALKER, Captain, Adjutant 5th V.B. South Wales Borderers.

"C" COMPANY ORDERS. PARADES for Company Drill will be held until further notice on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Market Hall. Dress: Plain Clothes. Special attention will be paid to the Firing Exercise and Fire Discipline. Paras. 150 aud 151 Musketry Regulations will be carried out as circumstances permit. CLASS FIRING.—Members are requested to note the new conditions which have come into force this year, a copy of which is posted in the Armoury. LENNOX NAPIER, Captain, Commanding C Co, 5th V.B. S.W.B. Welshpool, 10th Feb., 1900.

LLANIDLOES. RENT Aur)IT.-The half-yearly rent audit of the Maenol Estate was held at the Lion Hotel on Tuesday when the reuts were received by the agent,, Mr Thomas Williams. An excellent dinner was provided by Mr and Mrs Marpole. Mr J Godfrey Bowen presided, and the vioe-ehair was occupied by Mr Jerman, Coedmawr. BOROUGH POLICE OODRT.-On Thursday, before Messrs Edward Davies (mayor) and J Kinsey- Jones (ex-mayor).-William Jones, (14), Hafren Street, was summoned for sliding on the street. P.C. Rcberts said when down Brook Street on the 5th inst he saw defendant sliding on the corner of Hafren Street on a slide about 20 yards long.- The Bench adjourned the case for a month so as to be a warning to others. PARISH CHURCH.—The following appears in the current issue of the "Arwvsrli Deanery Magazine The committee to consider the proposed decorat;on of the East End of the Parish Church has met several times, and we can now report substantial progress. Mr A E Street, the son of the well- known architect, under whose direction the Church was restored 17 years ago, has submitted plans for a reredos and panelling which have been approved, and the estimate of Mr A Robinson,who is described as a first-rate ecclesiastical carver, has been accepted. It mav be mentioned that the committee were in favour of local firms being asked to tender, but the architect pointed out that church-carving was an art by itself, and also that he could not I supervise work at such a greai distance from town, so that it was thought best to let him ask for tenders from such places as he thought best. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—A tet and enter- tainment, organised by the Baptists in aid of the chapel funds, was helcj on Wednesday. At 4 p.m. about 400 persons sat down to a capital tea, catered by Mr C E Pryce, and which was under the capable management of Mrs Price (Mount villa), Mrs Smout, Mrs J M Palmer, Mrs C E Pryce, Mrs David Breeze (Hafren street,), and Miss Benbow (Smithfield street). The entertainment, presided over by the Rev J N Elias, commenced at 8 p.m., when an excellent programme was provided. Each item was loudly applauded, and the majority of the items had to be repeated. Special mention must be made of the manner in which Mrs Lloyd, Llawry- glyn, rendered her songs, perhaps the finest was "Llarn y Cai-iadau"; but in the duet with Miss Maggie Mills her rich, full soprano voice was heard with telling effect. Mr David Davies was well received in his song, and Mr Bert Price was loudly applauded for his enjovable production of Pugh Evans' setting to the words Lead kindly Light." At the close votes of thanks were accorded the tea makers, soloists and accompanist (Mr L A Jones, Gorn View), and the meeting terminated with the singing of the Welsh National Anthem, Ivlrs Lloyd taking the solo. The programme is given below:—Pianoforte solo, "Hills March," Miss M E Williams duet, The two Patriots," Messrs Davies and Price; song, "The gates of the West," Miss Mtggie Breeze; recitation, "Whining," Mrs Reece; song, "The maid of the valley," Mr T Chapman song, Flee as a bird," Mrs Lloyd song, "O! Fy hen Gymraeg," Mr Bert Pric*; recitation, "The Amen Corner," Miss Maggie Evans; piano- forte duet, Misses Jones and Williams; song, The children's hope," Miss Maggie Mills; recitation, "The fireman's wedding," Miss Edith Ingram; song, "Crdvary," Miss Annie Jerman; duet, "In the dusk of twilight," Mrs Lloyd find Miss M Mills; song, The death of Nelson," Mr David Davies; song, Liam y Cariadau." Mrs Lloyd; recitation, "Our folks," Mrs Morris; song," Sunshine and rain," Miss Maggie Mills; song, "Lead kindly Light," Mr Bert Price; quartette, "Sleep, gentle lady," Mrs Lloyd and Miss M Mills, Messrs Davies and Price.

TOWN COUNCIL.—THURSDAY. Present: Aldermen Edward Davies (mayor) pre- siding, E Bowen, and W Ashton Councillors J Kinsey Jones, R George, Edward Hamer, Daniel Davies, E D Marpole, G Hercomb, D Rees, Evan Evans, aad J Mills; with Mr Arthur Davies (town clerk), Mr J Davies (assistant clerk), and Mr J Morgan (inspector). FINANCE. The Finance Committee reported that the amount of tolls collected since last repart, was £ 10s2d, and tolls zC25 8s 4d, leaving a credit balance with trea- surer of C3 17s 7d. Bills on general account amounting to zC28 12s 7d and £ 934 17s on water account (including certificate to the contractor, Mr J J Meredith, of zES86 6s 8d and engineer's commis- sion X48 10s 4d) were recommended for payment. The report was adopted. TOWN IMPROVEMENTS. The report of the Town Improvement Committee stated that they had considered an application made by the Bethel Street Chapel committee for about 14 feet of kerb stones and permission to alter the present line of fence in front of Bethel Hall, and to lower the manhole. The committee inspec- ted the proposed alterations, and recommended the Council to sanction the same.—The report was adopted. THE LIGHTING QUESTION. In reference to the request of the Council asking for an explanation of the use in the street lamps of No 4 instead of No 5 burners (as per contract), the secretary of the Gas Company (Mr J C Swinburne) wrote askiug the Council to furnish him with a copy of the contract.-Tlie matter was referred to the Lighting Committee. WATER SCPPLY COMMITTEE. This committee met on the 7th inst. The deed of conveyance of land from Mr Hugh Lewis to the Corporation was read and referred for modification. A letter from Mr E Powell, solicitor, Newtown, acting for Mr Evan Williams, Mid-Wales House, calling attention to his letter of the 8th August last was read, in which he claimed compensation in respect of damage which would be caused to his water at the Town and Bridge End Mills through the Council appropriating water which otherwise would flow into the river. It, was resolved that a reply be sent stating that. the Council did not pro- pose to interfere with the source of supply and could not see that they would clenrive Mr Williams of any water. The committee recommended the Council to acquire sufficient land tfor the construc- tion of filter beds, and attention was called to water pipes laid in private property leading to the Foundry. WATER SUPPY-ENGINEERS REPORT. In their monthly report the engineers (Messrs Beesley Son & Nichols) stated that 1000 cubic yards of puddle trench had been put in the reservoir trench and wall, and 3,000 cubic yards of material placed each side same. The laying of the main was practically completed with tho exception of a length of main up the road leading" to Nantygeifr, which the contractor proposed doing after he had finished the carting to the reservoir. The retention money now amounted to JE700, and in accordance with clause 21 of the general conditions the con- tractor was entitled to be paid in full for all future certificates. The report was considered very satisfactory, and on the suggestion of the ex-mayor it was decided to make an application to tho Local Government, Board for a further instalment, the present state of the Water Account, after deducting the monthly expenditure, being R299 9 lOd. y 11 THE CHAIRMAN OF THE WATER. COMMITTEE CHARGED WITH NEGLECT of DUTY. Councillor J K Jones iia-id- Council were now in the middle of carrying out the scheme of Water Supply, and it was of the utmost importance that they should do their best to make it a success. He therefore thought that gentlemen who accepted the responsible position of c iili of a committee should endeavour to call the mem bel's together before the night before the Cotincil meets. It was certainly not fair to the Council that such an important matter as the Water scheme—which involved the expenditure of a large RII! of money -,iiiould be rushed through at the Jast moment. He hoped the chairman of the Wfltur Committee would take note, and that he would endeavour by the next meetllJg to convene acommit,tef5 earlier. It was a narrow escape that the co,vim'ttee had a report at ail (laughter). — Councillor Daniel Davies in reply said, as the chair- man of the Water Supply Committee, the ex-Mayor's remarks certainly reflected upon him directly. He was always finding fault wiih someone or other, and now lie was finding fault with him (laughter). It amounted to a charge of neglect of duty. He could assure the Council that in his capacity of Chairman of the Wat'r Supply Committee, he took the liveliest interest in it. The committee was convened to meet at Mr Grant's office the previous evening at seven o'clock.The Mayor: Half-time (loud laughter).—They had a very good attendance of members, and the business was successfully transacted. There was no neces- sity whatever to rush matters, in fact thev spent two hours in conference. He therefore took excep- tion to Councillor Jones or any other member who objected to the way in which the work was per- formed, unless it was detrimental to the interests of the town and Council.—Councillor Jones still maintained that the practice of calling meetings at the eleventh hour tended to rush matters. Had the conveyance of land from Mr Hugh Lewis been attended to a week ago, the deed would have been ready for signature that night. As the matter had only been brought forward the previous evening it was consequently deferred for a month. THE COUNTY MEMBER RETURNS THANKS. Mr A C Humphreys-Owen, M.P., wrote acknow- ledging the thanks of the Council for what he was able to do in aiding to carry out the arrangements for the loan to the borough. It would always give him much pleasure to give any assistance in his power to the transaction of the public business of Llanidloes with which his family had been so long connected (applause).

LLANDYSILIO. PETTY SESSIONS, Saturday: Before Capt. Mytton and Mr Thos Pryce.-The Last Match Geo Lloyd, butcher, Llandysilio, was charged by Police-constable Davies with driving without a light on the night of December 26th between Llanymynech and Four Crosses.- Defendant denied the charge.—The Officer, Walter Pritchard, and Walter Ridge, gave evidence in support of the charge. The latter, who was one of the occupants of the vehicle, said the lamp was not lighted when they started from Llan- ymynech, but the defendant's son did his best to get a light on the way home and used up all his matches.—Mr Lloyd called two witnesses to bear out his statement that the lamp was lighted before he left Llanymynech, and that the party used up all their matches in trying to again light it afterwards. —The Bench said as the lamp admittedly went out there was an infraction of the bvelaws. Defendant was ordered to pay 5s and costs, je 1 3s in all. PARISH COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the Parish Council was held on Friday eveniug week. Present: Mr T Pryce (chairman), Messrs J D Rogers, J G Roberts, W Pritchard, lid Roberts, E Hughes, D Foulkes, and D Evans.—The Cierk said he had received a letter from Mr Noel Turner acknowledging the receipt of the resolution passed by the Council at their last meeting, and expressing his best thanks to the Council for their congratula- tions and good wishes. It was a source of gratifi. cation to him, he said, that he had been so kindly received by the inhabitants of Llandysilio, and he ventured to hope that before long he might become better known to them personally. Mr G D Harrison (clerk to the Montgomery County Council) wrote forwarding a printed copy of the proposed county rate basis prepared by a committee from the returns of the several Union Assessment Com- mittees, objections to which should be forwarded on or before February 17th.— The Chairman said their former assessment was £6,569, but according to the proposed basis it had been reduced to £ 6,534 15s. Taking the whole county, there was an increase of nearly 112,000, due chiefly to the increased assessment of the waterworks at LJan- wddyn. So far as he could see, they had nothing to complain about.—The Rector (Rev A 0 Nares), who had been asked to attend and make a stats- ment on this subject, said he was at a loss to under- stand why the property in the county should not be assessed in the same way as the property in the various parishes was assessed, by the Union Assess- ment Committees, who did their work, he believed, to their satisfaction, and why the county rate should not be based on the valuation of the Assessment Committees. He thought it most important that the ratepayers should endeavour, as far as possible, to get their county rate basis assimilated to the Union assessments in every way, as it affected their interests most particularly. With regard to the present arrangements, he thought the parishioners of Llancvsilio had no cause what. ever to object to the proposal, upon which he thought they were to be congratulated. He found that the county had increased in value'about per cent, this advance having occurred in the parish of Llan- wddyn.—The Chairman said there had been some complaint as to the way in which their roads were repaired.—Mr Evans, the District Councillor, said he complained to the District Council on November 16th as to the irregular way in which the men worked on the road. The matter dropped, however, until January 11th, when, after having an interview with some of t he Councillors, he decided to bring tae matte r up again, but the Surveyor asked him to to let it stand over, in order that they might discuss it privately, and come to some satisfaetary arrange- ment.—The Chairman said the district race for the parish of Llandriuio was £ 76 13s 8d, and for Llan- dysilio £ 74 8s 2d. Of course, it was to their interest to know whether they got value for their money.— Mr Evans said he did not think they did. There were fifteen miles of road withotit,a manat all.—Mr Pritchard, Rhysnant, moved that complaints having b8"11 made as to the state of the roads in the pariidi, the District Councillor be requested to bring the matter before the District Council in order to obtain a regular supply of labour in keep- ing the roads in repair.— Mr Hughes, Calcott Hall, seconded the motion, which was carried un- animously.

LLANFAIR. Tim LATE MR WILLIAM THEODORE.—We deeply regret to announce the deadi of Mr William Theo- dore, which took place on Sunday last. Although Mr Theodore had been unwell for some weeks, it was everyone's hope that his health would be restor- ed, and consequently the news of his decease caused a great shock 6iiroughout the district. Mr Theodore was one of the best known and respected men in the district, his having always taken a prominent and useful part in matters political, educational aud religious, and if there is one class of people more than another who deplore his early death, it is the poor to whom he ever showed the kiudliest help and sympathy. Amongst the many offices be held, were those of County Councillor for Carno, Llan- wyddelan and Llanllugan, Chairman of the Llanfair County School Governors, Commissioner of Taxes, and a Governor of Bangor University; in all of which he distinguished himself by his tact and thorough knowledge of what was best calculated to do the most good. In religion, Mr Theodore was an Independent, but he was ever ready to assist all Nonconformists by whom he was regarded as a tower of strength. As a Progressive Liberal in politics, Mr Theodore was a must earnest supporter of his party, and as an eloquent and convincing speaker he will be greatly missed. The funeral took place on Thursday, commencing with a short service at Brynhyfrd, conducted by Revs T N Roberts and W Ov. en. Nearly four hundred people assembled at Moriah Chapel, for the public service, which was presided over by Professor Davies of Bangor Inde- pendent College. The service was opened by the Rev D Morgan, and addresses given by Revs Grffi- ths, 0 LJoyd Owen, T N Roberts, T P Davies, John Evans, and Mr T J Williams, Bangor. Among the numerous expressions of sympathy with the bereaved family, were letters from Mr A C Humphreys- Owen, M.P., Captain Mytton, Lady Edward St Maur, Mrs Humphreys-Owen, Rev Josiah Jones, aDd Messrs C R Jones, J.P., John Jones, J.P., R Jones, J.P., G Edmunds, D Jones, J.P. These having been read by Mr Story, the service was concluded with prayer by the Rev M J Jones. A very imposing sight was the procession to Penarth Church, where the burial took place. The service was read by the Rev D Lewis, and prayer offered by Mr X Watkin, of Glascoed, Meifod. In the long array of follow- ers, we noticed Revs 0 L Roberts, Liverpool, J G Thomas, Meifod, S Roberts, Seacombe, J Williams, LlanerfyJ, E 0 Jones, Pontrobert, F Griffiths, Meifod, and Messrs Evan Chapman, C.C-, W H Garner, Evan Lewis, C.C., D Rogers, C.C., T Watkin, J,P., R Davies, (Tafalog), M Thomas, M.B., T Jehu, M.B., R Humphreys, E Thomas, B.A., E Wood.C.E., E Dryhllrst Roberts, W Lloyd-Pierce, W Rogers, J Rogers, R Jones, (Neuadd), and N Watkin, Au evening service was held in Moriah Chapel, and an eloquent sermon preached by the Rev 0 L Roberts, Liverpool, from Galatians vi. 9-10., to a very large congregation. Throughout the day Miss Evans presided at the organ. -+--

GLANYRAFON HARRIERS. This noted little pack visited the Llanidloes dis- trict this week, when a good field turned out each day. Excellent sport was obtained, but owing to the severity of the weather the hounds were con- siderably handicapped, the flcent being cntchv. Ou Monday a fine and strong hare was soon found on the Lower Glandulas pasture. Puss crossed the river and making straight for Llyn-beach scaled the 30 feet of perpendicular cliff. After taking two or three rings round Rhiwbrongelly and Felindre, she crossed the road below Maeno!, and following the line was lost near Penpontbren after an enjoyable spin of an hour and a half. On Tuesday the same hare was, it is believed, started, and taking a some- what similar course she again managed to outwit her pursuers. On Wedneseay a, hare was put up in the wood opuosite Broomcliffe, and after r.unuing in the direction of the Cefn made back towards the Cencoed, and thence towards the river opposite Penygreen where she was lost. On Thursday the hounds w-re given a rest. Yesterday (Friday) hunting took place in the Glynhafren district. The hounds throughout the week were skilfully handled by the veteran huntsman Richard, as be is familiarly called.

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PREACHERS FOR TO-MORROW. ABERYSTWYTH.—S.S. Michael'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.m. Shiloh Chapel, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. NEWTOWN.—Llanllwchaiarn, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Ail Saints', 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. English Cai- vinistic Methodist, Crescent, 10.30 a.m. aud 6 p.m. Primitive Methodist, Park Street, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. English Congregational, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev J Hugh Edwards. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m., and 6 p.m., Rev J Davies. Baptist, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev.T E Williams. MONTGOMERY.—St Nicholas, 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Rev E W Brown. Presbyterian, 10 a.m. ittid 6 p.m. Wesloyaa 11 a.i. and 6 p.m., Rev J Goodrich Oats. Baptist, Town Hall, 10,30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev C P Thomas. CHURCH>TOKK. Wesleyan Church, 10-30 a.m., and 6-0 p.m., Mr Farmer. BKREIEW.—Presoyterian, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 (Welsh) and 6.30 p.m. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m., and 6.15 p.m., Mr Bishop. GAF,TH-,IYL.- Providence, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Mr Edwards. WELSHPOOL. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m., aud 6.30 p.m., Rev J Tesseyman. Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Congregational Church, 11 a.m., and 6-30 p.m., Rev D B Evans. Baptist, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev T Rowsou, pastor. Primitive Methodist, 11 a.m., Mr R W Carter, Montgomery, and 6-30 p.m., Mr D J Jones, High Street. Welsh Independent, High Street, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Rev D Morgan. MIDDLKTOWN.— Wesleyan Church, 10-30 a.m., and 6-30 p.m. DEEP CCTTING (Pool Quay). Wesleyau, 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m., Mr Havward. LLANYMYNECH. Presbyterian Church, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. OSWESTRY.-St Oswald's, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m Floly Trinity, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. The School Chapel, Upper Brook Street, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. English Baptist, Salop road, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Presbyterian, Oswald road, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev Thomas Jones, Rhostyllen. Seion Chapel, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m., Rev D B Edmunds, Tregynon. Welsh Wesleyan Methodist, 10.45 a.m and 6.30 p.m. Heruion Chapel, 10.30 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. Christ Church, 10.45 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. St. David's Welsh Church, 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. Moriah Chapel. English Wesleyan, 10.45 a.m. aud 6.30 p.m.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS. FEBRUARY. 10 Sale of Household Furniture at New Cottage, Garthmyl, by Messrs Morris, Marshall & Poole, 12 Charity Commission Inquiry at the National School, Llansantffraid, 13 Charity Commission Inquiry at the National School, Aleifod, 13 Volunteer Dinner at Queen's Hotel, Oswestry, 14 LI anidloes District Ploughing Matches, 14 Charity Commission Inquiry at the National School, Llandysilio, 14 Sale of Leasehold Residences at the Talbot Hotel, Aberystwyth, by Mr J E James, 14 Sale of Properties at the Talbot Hotel, Aberyst- wyth, by Mr R K Jenkins, 14, 15 & 16, Great Prize Horse Sale at Cheshire Repository, Crewe, by Frank Lloyd, Nuttall and Co., 15 Sale of Household Furniture at the Town Hall, Montgomery, by Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole, 15 Charity Commission Inquiry at the Old School- room, Llanymynech, 15 Trewern Annual Dance, 16 Cliarity Commission Inquiry at the Parochial School, Llandrinio, 20 Sale of Stock, &-c., at Lodge Farm, near Glan- dovey, by Mr J E James, 21 Grand Concert in the Market Hall, Aberystwyth 21 & 22, Sale of Household Furniture, &c., at Craiglais House,Victoria Terrace, Aberystwyth by Ilr It K Jenkins, 20 Montgomeryshire Winter Assizes at Welshpool, 22 Annual Competitions of the Central Mom- gomeyshiro Agricultural Association on Glan- meheli Farm, Kerry, 22 Montgomery Cricket Club Annual Dance. MARCH. 1 Ordinary and Special General Meetings of the Welsh pool and Llanfair Light Railway at the Town Hall, Welshpool, 2 Sale of Freehold Properties at the Elephant Hotel, Newtown, by Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole, 14, 15, 16, 21. 22 & 23, Frank Lloyd and Sons' Horse Sales at North Wales Repository, Wrexham.

BIRTIIS, MARRIAGES cr;, DEATHS MARRIAGES. COWAN—TURNER.— Ou January 9th, at All Saints, Loomis, Placer Co., Cal., U.S.A., Alexander Uenry Cowan, of the Knoll, Loomis, son of Thomas William Cowan, Esq., F.L.S., of Hamstead, to Frances Mary Olven, eldest daughter of the lato Major G. H. Turner, of Sylfaen, and grand- daughter of the late J. J. Turuer, Esq., of Pentre- hevlin Hall, Montgomeryshire, and the Him. S. Tomkinson, M.L.C., of Adelaide, South Australia. HOLROYD—TAYLOR.— On February 7th, at Llan- llwchaiarn Parish Church, by the Rev. R. fivan- Jones, M.A., vicar, assisted by the Rev. J. E. Tompson, M.A., vicar of Esclnshuin (uncle of the bride), and the Rev. T. Enoch, B.A., Thomas Eriiest, second son of the late Thomas Holroyd, Esq., of Leeds, to Emily Metcalfe (Meta), eldest daughter of T. Mark Taylor, Esq., Solicitor, Newtown. DEATHS. DAVIES. — On February 4th, at Nantfforch Furm, Castle Caereinion, near Welshpool, John Davies, aged 69. GRIFFITHS.—On February 4th, at Llety, Castle Caereinion, near Welshpool, Edward Griffiths, aged 63. HUMPHREYS. —On January 29th, at Tanyard Terrace, Welshpool, John Humphreys, aged 76. JONES.—On February 1st, at 1, Sergeant's Row, Welshpool, Ann Jones, aged 82. JONES. —On January 26th, at Berwydd, Castle Caereinion, near Welshpool, Robert Jones, affed 84. Printed 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. DENLEY SPENCER, at their Branch Office, Chalybeate St., Aberystwyth, in the County of Cardigan.— February, 10th 1900.

LBTTEU TO THE EDITOR. NEWTOWN AXD LLANERFYL. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES. SIR,—I take the liberty to inform Mr Lewis and the Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Urban District Council in general, that although the County Conncil has issued an order that the custody and care, of our tithe map aud documents be handed over to the Parish Council, the conditions laid down in that particular section of the Local Government Act are such that must exclude our Parish Council and all others from being the custodians or caretakers thereof. Our maps ,&c., are at the Rectory, and must be there for some time to come. J. W. WILLIAMS.