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SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS. CHAPTERS 1. TO III.—Caroline Wrottisley and Stephen Fleetwood, distant relatives of Squire Wrottis- ley, live with him. The old man clings to his great niece but discards Stephen, who is not a Wrottisley, and makes a will iu her favour, leaving a bare X-200 a year to Stephen on the understanding that he keeps out of prison. The two men quarrel and Stephen allies himself to a professional mesmerist who lectures throughout the country. When the old man dies a new will is found and attested by two nurses, in which he revokes all former wills and leaves everything to Stephen. As the will is discovered by Caroline, Stepheu and she come face to face. CHAPTERS IV. TO VI.—Miss Wrottisley is tilyncil out by Stephen, the heir, and leaves for London with no plans or prospects. She is annoyed on the way down by a fair-haired man who claims acquaintance with her 011 account of knowing Stephen. She seeks the protection of a porter, and she obtains lodgings at the house of a Mrs Hedger. A niece, Polly, declares that she is fit to go 011 the stage, and says she will speak to Mr Lefevre, stage manager, for her. CHAPTERS VII. TO IX.—Polly tells Caroline that she herself is a painter's model, and urges her to apply to a painter named Coutance, as a face such as hers is needed for a painting he is making of Queen Esther. The two mept the light-haired stranger who had persecuted Caroline, and Polly says it is Lord Alfred Pontifex. Caroline refuses to speak to him. At Moat House, Stephen Fleetwood one night is disturbed by the appearance of a man in the grounds who is covering the house with a spy glass. He takes his vifie and fires at the figure, which falls. CHAPTER X TO XII.—The household, disturbed by the noise of the shot, rushed into the room. Stephen gave directions to his servants to go and bring in the intruder, who had been trespassing, but on arriving at the spot no one is found. Polly persuades Caroline to have an interview with Convince, the artist, and she and Mrs Hedger repair to the residence of that gentleman. CHAPTER XVI. Coutance's studio in Sylvia Road was a long apart- ment probably running the whole length of one side of the house. I cannot compare it with others, as it is the I only one I ever was iti but I should fancy very few are so luxuriously furnished. The carpet was of soft pile, with a bold pattern suited to the length of the room, executed in sober colouring, the prevailing tint being saffron. I heard afterwards that the carpet had been made at Axminster from a design sketched by the artist himself. The wall paper had a light grey back- ground with yellow bosses raised upon it at intervals of about a foot apart. There were three windows on the left hand side of the studio filled with cathedral glass of a neutral tint. There was also a skylight. Several unfinished canvases occupied spaces at intervals either on easels, or standing on the floor resting against the wall. The largest of these was the picture of which Polly Hedger had spoken, and which will be described later on. Besides the studies, there were three pictures framed and hung between the windows. One represented a castle with turreted towers standing among" the grand shapes of mountain forms. Probably not an English view but the purple nue ot the hills brought back my beloved Derbyshire with the rush of old association into my memory. A second was merely a portrait of two magnificent dogs and a puppy all of the true St. Bernard breed. The third was a grand representation of Magna Charta to King John by the assembled prelates and barons of England. Under this picture was engraved in old English characters the words Noblesse oblige.' I could not doubt that all three were the selected favourites from works done by Coutanee himself. But of course that which interested me most. next to the master of the room himself, was the incomplete canvas, which was to bear the allegorical effigy of myself should the artist deem me worthy of supplying the requisite model. It was on a larger scale than even the three finished pictures, and stood on an easel at the further side of the room from the door by which I had entered. The whole was complete, except for a blank space, which even my untrained eye told me was left vacant for the principal figure. The scene was placed in the open court of an Eastern Palace. In the centre a fountain spurted up a cool cascade of water, which fell into a spacious marble basin. Palm and orange trees grew in rich luxuriance on either side. On the left between the trees was a door-way through which could lie sean a banqueting table, or rather one end of it, at which the Persian monarch reclined served by obsequious servants. The face of the King was hidden by a servant intervening, handing a goblet; but there was something in the dignity,of pose, which, whether intentionally or not, suggested to be Coutance himself. No king could have a nobler model. The more I looked at the canvas, not that first day only, but afterwards, and the more I thought of it when alone, the more it drew to me to be like the painter, until at last, as the whole progressed towards perfection, I lost the idea of the original con- ception and intention. The Persian king faded, and was forgotten. The drama was put forward some thousand of years. Only Coutance remained. Only Coutance-and the other figures in the foreground of the picture. On the further side of this left-hand doorway was the space for something which liad yet to be supplied. The right side of the courtyard was similar to the left, except that through the open doorway could be seen a colonnade, and beyond the open country. A woman had her hand on the side-post of the door and was looking back across the open space with a com- prehensive view, partly mental and partly physical, ,.c.' seemed to take in the calm plash of the fountains, lnumerent in their unstudied play to the human drama, not to say tragedy—it was almost that—passing around them, the woman, not yet painted, entering, and the Royal Banqueting Hall beyond. On that face was expressed an epitome of the seamy side of exalted human life, dignity struggling through despair, baffled, despised, rejected love, turning to sone- ting very like hatred, and above all that fieriest string of woman's nature, jealously. Uncrowned, clad in simple white, this retreating figure was yet every inch a queen. Could this be Polly Hedger idealised ? At first sight it seemed impossible but the recollection of that outburst, during ouv Sunday morning walk, con- nected with the name of the man who stood before me. was yet fresh in my memory. Polly was transformed by her own absorbing, un- attainable in its object passion. With that recollection before me it was possible. Yet the painter's skill had done wonderfully. It had elevated, etherealised, raised, transformed, turning lovely clay into delicate pottery, endowing with a soul, adding a- subtlety of refinement. as this a revelation to Polly, too, which might account for much of that outburst at our first meeting, which had puzzled and surprised me beyond measure when she described the intangible and yet unsurmount- able difference which separated her station from mine, herself from me P Some statuary, a few bright plumaged birds, deli- cately veined marble walls and steps—these were the accessories, which I hardly noted at the time, but which were exquisitely painted. The human interest absorbed all my attention to the exclusion of everything else. And Coutance himself 2 Shall I confess I have hitherto shrunk from describing him ? The room, the picture even—anything is easier than to depict him. I cannot even tell now as I write what he seemed to me then, the first day I ever saw him. All sorts of feelings crowd into my mind. disturbing that clearness of vision which must inevitably precede clearness of analysis and description. The painter was in a room of noble proportions sur- rounded by pictures, whose breadth and power were clearly perceptible even to my untrained artistic in- stincts, but both alike sank into insignificance beside the master of it all. A very king of men. of commanding height, with a breadth of chest and a power of limb which, with any other build of frame, must have suggested symmetry subordinated to strength, yellow, manelike hair. with ample moustache and beard of the same Anglo-Saxon hue a nose exquisitely moulded, small, with the Greek curve, which is so rare in English faces—at any rate in its perfection large, strong, lustrous, deep blue eyes. No, it is impossible for IllY pen to describe Coutanee in the perfection of his manly beauty, in the dignity of his mien, in that intense sense of power which pervaded his being, his movements, which influenced every animal with which he over came into contact. The artist had been watching me while I looked at the picture. As soon as the absorption of my first gaze was over, my eyes met his and I became conscious, that he was silently regarding- me, reading my thoughts, and the secrets of my utmost soul at the same time. For that was one of Coutance's gifts. His glance pene- trated through the object of his notice, often seeing, however, more than was there. I blushed to the roots of my hair. Are you willing to supply what is lacking still and has been lacking for some years ?' indicating the picture on the easel with a sweep of his hand. Am I worthv? Have I what you want r' I asked with a timidity that was strange to me. We shall see,' he smiled. It will be partly my fault if you are not, and I must give the idea up as an un- filifillpd dreaiii.' Oh, but you may yet find some one else. I do not 'think it is likely. I am quite satisfied to try with my present mate:'ials,' bending his head courteously, if you are content to let me. You will not he the first of many who has stood for Esther the Star, but I think you will be the last.' Any one else but Coutanee would have paid me some compliment probably, even if his satisfaction had been less; but that was not his way. I felt, however, that what he said so gravely and quietly was worth a thousand empty compliments. 1 am quite content,' I replied, adopting his own words. Then he handed me a sketch of the dress I was to Wear, which he had prepared—a royal robe of purple over a long white under-skirt trimmed and girdled with t little open at the neck, showing the outline of the figure, and gathered below in one hand to display the feet, the whole surmounted by a crown with one magnificent diamoud in front. The face and figure were merely indicated in a couple of lines, not sketched in :tt -Ill. I felt very shy and nervous as I looked at the sketch but the woman within told me it would be singularly becoming, especially after the sombre black in which I had appeared since the Squire's death. Coutanee went to another bell and touched it. In a few minutes a maidservant with pleasant face and trim dress appeared at a door at the further end of the room, which had hitherto been concealed by the easel. By this time the master of the house and I had walked up to the picture, and were standing before it. I was again struck with a likeness between Ahasuerus and the artist. I ventured to remark it. Surely you must have taken yourself as the model,' indicating by a motion of my head the principal figure in the Banqueting Hall. Coutanee paused before replying. No. I had no thought of myself. It is a memory sketch—very imperfect, in which I dare not introduce J the face—of one who is dead.' His father or brother,' I said to myself: but I I asked no more questions. His tone anything but encouraged or invited them. In fact, at this moment' the maid had come in. Show this lady to the dressing-room,' Coutance I said, briefly. The maid went across the corridor, and I followed. She showed me into a room with a bed and other furni- ture in it, including a massive mahogany wardrobe, with a full length looking-glass occupying the middle part. At this moment the bell rang again. That is the call for me.' the girl said I must answer it. I will be back in a moment, miss.' Meanwhile. I stood befora the long glass looking at my soiubre self, wondering whether I should look the part in the smallest degree, and pondering the strange chapter of accidents which had brought me there that day. On the bed lay the dress I was intended to wear; the outer purple robe to be caught by a jewelled clasp at the neck, the white vesture, the gold girdle, and the satin sandals. There was also the under skirt of purple. The only thing that was not there, apparently, was the diamond tiara, which was doubtless too valuable to be left causally about. In a moment or two the maid returned, carrying in her hand the skirt which I had inadvertently left be- hind in the studio. She assisted me to dress I accepted her help without demur, although the luxury of the lady's maid was not one I had ever either desired or possessed. There was one matter about which I felt some curiosity. Have you ever helped anyone to dress in these things before ?' No, they are quite new.' Do you know Miss Polly Hedger ? I never know the names of any ladies who come here. Excuse me, miss, but master would not like me to answer any questions. Anything I can do for you I shall be very glad to do.' Never had master better trained servants, I thought, than had this one, having the laconic Brook, as well, in my mind. In a few minutes I was ready. I stood before the glass, while the maid looked at me with a critical eye to see that nothing had been omitted. Except for the small interval between the blue at the throat and the white below I was attired as completely as in my walk- ing dress. Yes, the whole was strangely becoming even I felt that, and the attendant expressed it in her glance. As I swept into the studio, Coutanee stood ready, with the diamond tiara in his hand. He had reserved the duty of putting that on my head for himself. CHAPTER XVII. The studio had another occupant beside Coutance and myself—a dog of the true St Bernard breed, massive and tawny of hue. It was a canine counterpart of the Master himself. Bruin-for that was his name, as I soonlellrned from the stern c0Il111umd he received at my entrance, which he had greeted with a low growl like the distant rumbling of hill thunder—lay stretched at full length under the canvas which was prepared to receivo the impression of myself for I was first to be drawn and painted on a virgin panel before insertion in the royal court as part of the great design. Bruin, be quiet sir.' The large head was resting on the front paws, but the great, thoughtful, speaking eyes lifted, until the gaze of the majestic animal was fixed on the painter. There were three or four very stately wags of the bushy tail and then quiescence if not sleep, all which plainly said, I have done my duty, in informing you that a la(ly- always a dangerous animal—whom I have never seen before, is in the room. Now at your bidding you may rely on my silence. I shall not interrupt again.' Dogs are very great friends of mine always: and I should particularly have liked to have gone and patted this one, the largest and noblest of its kind I had ever seen but I felt that the actual business upon which I had come had been delayed only too much already. My dress, too, would have been disarranged by the necessary stooping to reach the head of Bruin, in his attitude of repose. Coutanee understood my feeling almost before it had taken shape and outline in my own mind. You are fond of dogs r' he said, and a look of interest came into his eyes. It was evidently a favourite subject with him. Yes, very. I have not touched one for more than a month.' My mind had gone back to the Moat House, to the picture of a couple of spaniels leaping to the ex- tent of their chains, asking me to love them, and take them with me for a walk. Probably Stephen Fleetwood was lacking them about now. My last thought 'was unjust to him. He preferred dogs to his own kind. All these things passed rapidly through my brain. They were interrupted by the painter's reply. I will introduce Bruin to you at the end of the sitt- ing. He is quite a gentleman and never forgets his friends.' Bruin wagized his tail at the eulogy, by way of Amen. At this moment my eye caught the picture on the wall which had the St. Bernards as the subject. Again Coutanee read my glance, and intercepted my thoughts. Bruin is the puppy in that group. He has grown to be bigger than either of his parents since that was done. Perhaps that is due to-the fact that he is the only one of the three who was born a Briton. I still have the other two. One of them announced your arrival to me at the outside gate of Ennismere,' as this house was stupidly called before I bought it some half-dozen years ago. I have never taken the trouble to alter the name. What we want here is numbers throughout—for the -post people's sake as well as everyone's else; but the people who like high-sounding titles would be grievously hurt. I suppose by the change.' There was a little quiet scorn in his voice. By this time the artist had placed the tiara to his satisfaction on my heart. 1 was satisfied with the looic in his eye when he stepped back to survey the result. You should wear that jewel always,' he said, as it were involuntarily. It suits you.' No more and I made no reply. Coutance then wheeled a low pedestal up for me. It was of wood painted to represent marble. Kindly step upon this.' I did so. Now draw up your robe as in the sketchy holding the latter up before me. 'A little higher, please.' The painter looked me down critically. I felt he hn d forgotten the woman in the picture—in the conception —as Polly had told me all true artists did. 1 had not. There was a pause while he looked to his pencils. The pedestal assists me,' he remarked, half apologetically. I expect it makes you feel as if you were marbled into a statue.' I did not reply. In truth I never felt less like a statue. I was even blushing a little. Suddenly this latter fact seemed to strike the artist. You have never been painted before, I think Miss Hedger said r' No. never and I never shall again,' I replied with unconscious vehemence. Coutance's normal, grave, almost stern expression relaxed into a smile, which was very nearly a laugh. His eves danced, and the ripple of humonr which spread over his face rendered it singularly attractive. Some men have a very ugly smile. Coutanee never looked so handsome as when he smiled, as he was smiling now.' You seem very decided,' he said, I hope you do not repent your present barg-ain. If so, I should feel obliged to sacrifice my picture, whieji has been the day and"night dream of years. I should never get such another Esther.' He spoke the last sentence as if it were obvious and palpable truth not in any case a compliment. Oil, 110,' I said, I do not repent. Le p'remier pa* qui route,' he said, almost sotto voice. T My French is sufficiently limited, but I con.u under- stand that at any rate. Not always.' I be" viur pardon. I must have been thinking- aloud a stupid habit of mine, I regret to say. So you understand French r' I do not think my old governess would say so. it 1. was my turn to smue now. titit tnere are VUlt; untu phrases which are almost English—like the one you used just noxN, Yes, we lead our money to a*, the world, and borrow their smart savings to express our dull thoughts, by way of compensation. That is John Hull's interest on his lent millions.' I caught myself wondering whether this man spoke as a borrower or a lender; an islander or a cosmopolitan. When I had first come into the room, he had muttered to himself, into his tawny beard, some sentence of a tongue probably Eastern which at any rate I did not understand, or individualise without understanding. His name, as Mrs Hedger had remarked, was most certainly not insular. There was something, too, in his manner, his moral gravity, and the dignity of his politeness which I had never met with among my coun- trymen. Again he read my thoughts. I speak as a borrower,' he said I love my native I tongue, with all its rugged strength, all the more perhaps that I did not hear a sentence of it for years tc gather.' There was a prolonged pause after tins, during which I fell to wondering what might- be the age of this nine- teenth century Hereward. When Coutanee smiled, his face became strangely young—not more than two or three-and-thirty. In repose, it might well be the countenance of a man well on to five-and-fort-y. It was a sfaee, in fact, in which a smile made a good ten years' difference. Some half-hour parsed in silence, during which Coutanee sketched diligently, drawing with firm and rapid touch, doubtless in accordauce with the character of the painter. When he spoke next, he seemed to come out of a reverie. Perhaps the idea that I was a woman, and not a statue, had recurred to him. Perhaps he remembered that it was the first time that I had ever stood as au artist's model. Are you tired ? I ought to have thought of it be- fore. Would you like to get down for a few minutes to irest *e My hand is a little cramped. That is all. Other- wise I am not tired, and should prefer to continue until you have You can drop your dress it does not matter now.' I conld see that lie was drawing my face, although I was standing with my eyes averted, the view sketched being that of my profile. The time will come,' he added, when I shall have to ask you to look as Esther would have looked probably when going to Ahasuerus for the first time-diffident and shy yet proud and hopeful, a simple maiden who felt the Queen, the Royal bride, just budding within her. Do you think you can manage that ? Perhaps I will try.' I said, as the tones of his voice so electrical of power and dignity and the subtle influence of soul over soul thrilled through my very being. I thought of Ahasuerus so strangely suggestive of the painter himself, "and I felt there might be a time when not to look merely, but to feel as Coutanee had suggested, might not be the most difficult thing in the world. I clenched my hand until the nails ran into the palms as the idea came, unbidden and unwelcome, into my mind. I did hope Coutance would not read through this, as he had read through my other thoughts, with that subtle instinct of impression of which T had already received abundant evidence. The painter did not say anything further on this head perhaps lie already divined that it was a little dangerous but spoke upon another topic which, I fane}', liad been in his mind all through. 'Excuse my mentioning it. but your name, Miss Wrottisley, is familiar to ine. Yet it is by no means a common name, I should imagine. There was a family of Wrottisleys, years ago. who had property either in Yorkshire or just over the Derbyshire border. I do not know whether you are connected with them at all ? I am a great-nice of the last of that family.' I replied. The Moat House where they-we-lived is in Derbyshire but part of the estate runs into the Yorkshire moors.' Coutanee seemed inclined to say something, to give some personal reminiscence, but stooped himself. Then yon lived at the Moat House, Miss Wrottisley?' Yes, up to a little more than a month ago, when I came to London and lodged with Mrs Hedger.' That was i fortunate circumstance for me.' said the artist and I felt that he was smiling. It is not an easy matter to carryon a conversation with someone while your own head is turned slightly away. At any rate, it needs practice to do so easily. Then did your great-uncle die ?' Ye-, I am in mourning for him now.' I then told Coutance some of the story, the outline of it. He was an interested listener, and I was led on to speak as I would have done to a friend of much longer standing. I cannot but think.' the artist said at the last, 'that one day the mystery will be cleared up, and that you will come into what was undoubtedly intended for you. up to almost the last moment of your great-uncle's | death. There seems, short of temporary insanity itself. no reason for so sudden a change as that which gave everything to your cousin, with whom Mr Wrottisley did not get on, and nothing to you who lived under the roof.' Coutance paused and then went on. Forgive me for offering, but you do not seem to have any male friend to advise or help you if at any time I can be of the slightest assistance, do not hesitate to make use of me. Regard me as a friend.' By this time the sketch was completed. I was stand- ing fit the artist's side looking at it. The kind words spoken with an accent of true friendliness were almost too much for me, and with difficulty I restrained my tears. You are awfully I said. Do not say that.' Here Gout- xnce rang the bell: and in a few minutes I had returned to the studio equipped in my ordinary walking costume. I have sent Brook for a cab. Now I must introduce Bruin to you in due form. Bruin, come here.' The dog had been lying quite still during the progress of the sketch. As soon as his name was mentioned he moved his head. and when called rose with stately dignitv. and advanced to his master. They were a noble pair, I offered you my friendship. Here is another which never fails. Perhaps it may be of service to you some day. If mine fails. Bruin's never will. Eh, Bruin ?' The great dog looked out of the depths of its deep brown eyes as if it understood every word. Shake hands.' The symbol of friendship was offered and accepted. This is a friend. Bruin. Smell her.' The dog sniffed round the hem of my skirt. That ceremony is com- pleted. Bruin would now know you in a crowd of thou- sands and tens of thousands of people. I will now give him something to remember you by. and one day I will show you one of his accomplishments. I only have to touch the mnemonic, whatever he connects with you, and he would come to you. at the word of command, wherever you might be. He has a wonderful instinct: very few things could baffle him. A friend of mine has tried to dodge him by getting into trains and omnibuses. but some instinct has always brought Bruin to the right place at last.' Here Coutance touched the bell and the maid re- appeared. Bring the girdle this young lady has just taken off.' In a couple of seconds it was in the painter's hands. The latter held it to Bruin and said Esther,' looking him fixedly between the eyes. Then Coutanee fastened the girdle round my waist, and once more taking it off held it to Bruin again, repeating the same name. Here Brook came in to say the cab was at the door. Both man and dog shook hands with me. I parted from them with a curious feeling. which was past analysis or my own understanding. It was seven o'clock when I reached 5, Connaught Place, Brixton. Mrs Hedger, opened the door to me with evident relief expressed on her face. My dear. I am thankful to see you, I thought you were lost. I have been making up an advertisement for the Telegraph, this hour and more.' Why, have I been I enquired innocently enough. I smiled to myself as I thought it was lucky Mrs Hedger and Bruin had not met in the studio she would have been certain to think that my new friend had eaten me at a sitting. Here, come in and have some tea. You must be tired out. James and Polly are in here but yon won't mind them.' I signified that I did not, and shook hands with them both to show that I rather preferred seeing them. even after what Mrs Hedger considered my arduous labours, than otherwise. James was, of course. Polly's father a fine, hale, stalwart man. Tea was on the table, which was covered with a white cloth. It consisted of some thin bread and butter, a couple of glass dishes full of jam, and a loaf to supplement the cut supply. The rest had partaken of the meal: but a place was left for me. Polly acted as hostess, and looked after my creature comforts. She was evidently burning to hear an account of my afternoon's entertainment at Ennismere, but was too considerate to ask me any questions until my wants had been attended to. Polly had more refine- ment of feeling than her appearance would lead any one to expect. I was hungry, and made a capital tea. After I had finished. Polly said So you got on all right, and did not mind it so very much ?' I minded it so much at first that I told Mr Coutance I never would do it for anyone else.' But you did not really mind him ?' I found it necessary at this point to have another cup of tea. Polly did not press her question. Partly to turn the subject I mentioned Bruin, and told the story of my in- troduction to him. It is rather strange,' said Polly, Bruin has been in the room dozens of times while I have been there but Coutanee never did anything like that with me And for a. moment or two Polly's face had a cloud upon it, which was anything" but habitual. [To BE CONTINUED.!

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.=' RAILWAY EMPLOYEES' SUPPER AT WELSHPOOL. The employees at the Railway Station partook of their anuual supper on Friday evening, 16th irct, at the Bull Hotel. The chair was occupied by Mr Thomas Pryce (stationmaster) who was supported by Dr R D Thomas, Mr T J Evans (B, rriew street), Mr Edward Davies (Bryneglwys), Mr J Francis (Oak), Mr A H Jones, Mr Robert Owen, Mr Farnan, Mr T Davies (Boot), Mr Swan (station bookstall), Mr Ireland, Mr H LJoid (Cobden street), Mr Roberts (chief goods clerk), and 1Ir R Evans (second goods clerk), with very many others. An excellent repast was provided by Miss Jenkins, After supper the Chairman submitted thecustomarv patriotic toasts, which were enthusiasticallv hon- oui-ed. Our spiritual advisers" was given by Jlr Ireland, and the County and Borough Members" by Mr J Francis.— Mr Robert Owen in submitting the Army Navy and Reserve Forces," said he felt utterly unworthy to put what he would like to sav into language; but he wouid leave his audience to fill in with their imaginations what he left out. That night, as they all knew, grim war stared us in the face and he would like, in referring to that war, to touch one single note which he felt sure his hearers would respond to with acclamation. He wou!d commence by mentioning the name of Lord Roberts—(cheers)—of Kandahar, and soon, as they hoped. Lord Roberts of Bloernfoutein and Pretoria. Then there was that magnificent officer, General French (applause), the man who had carried us through the best engagement we had had in the war, the action at Elandslaagte, the man who had never made a blunder in all the campaign, and the man who had cut his way through the Boers lines and was, at the present moment, in Kimberley (cheers). They must not forget the little garrison at Mafeking, and above all, their own fellow country- man, Colonel Baden-Powell. Good old" B.P." had said that he could hoid out until June; he (Mr Owen) believed he could, but hoped relief would come before summer (hear, hear). They must also drink to the name of Sir George White, who with his band of heroes, had so long been beleagured in Ladysmith. One more name he would give them, the name of General Buller (applause) with whom they sympathised deeply, realising the tremendous difficulties confronting him. And now there was a sad note to the toast 1,600 of our gallant army had failen in the field 563 had died in the hospitals 5,400 bad been wounded: and. lastly, 2,800 were prisoners in the hands ofthe Boers—but these would not be there long (loud cheers).— The toast was accorded musical honours, the company singing with much fervour, Rule Brittania," and "Soldiers of the Queen."—Mr A H Jones, as Col-Sergt in the Volunteers, responded, remarking that they must not forget they were represented on active service by men from the Welshpool Company of the 5th V.B. (applause). This brought the war very near to us. There was no doubt the British army was on the way to Pretoria; and this time there would be no escort (laughter and cheers). They must never forget what the country owed to the Volun- teers. Through them we had been able to send out 200,000 soldiers 7,000 miles away from this island. No doubt, after the war was over, more notice would be taken of the Volunteers by the Govern- ment. Already it was proposed to increase the force by about 50,000 men, and the inducement offered by the authorities was that they should spend a month under canvas instead of a week (loud applause).—"The Town and Trade of Welsh- pool" was proposed by Mr H Lloyd and replied to bv Mr T J Evans.—Mr A H Jones gave "Success to the Cambrian Railways Company," ard said the policy of the Directors and staff had always been a policy of enterprise and progress. He bad been assured that the railway was progressing all round and he hoped it would continue to do so.—" Sub- scribers to the Supper was proposed by the Cbair. man, who alluded in eulogistic terms to the energy displayed by Mr J Hil', the station inspector, in promoting the supper, year after year. He asked the company to drink Irspector Hill's health.—This was done with much enthusiasm.—Dr Thomas gave "The Press," and Mr Beedles"The Host and Hostess," pud these brought the toast list, to an end.—During the evening the proceedings wbre enlivened with an excellent selection of songs and recitations, con- tributed by the following:—Mr Robert Owen, who sang Soldiers in the Park Mr Swan "A pecu- liar thing" encored; Mr Challinor "Cock o' the North (encored), and gave Tommy Atkins" Mr Wendell Jones (who was encored every time) VVelshman at the Pantomine," "Then we bad another one," Never see his mother any more" "I'm the plumber," and "To be continued in our next Mr James Pryce Absent-minded Beggar," "The Sheeney Man," aDd" For old times ake" (all encored). Mr James Jones (in response to an encore) Kathleen Mr J Thomas, Mona Mr Alfred Jones (three recitations given in first-rate style).—At 2 a.m. the proceedings came to an end with a vote of thanks tc the Chairman, proposed by Mr Ireland, and with the singing of the National Anthem.—Mr Alf Jones throughout accompanied on the pianoforte.

— — CO 11 RES P 0 N DEIS,' GE. To CORRKSPONDKNTS. — Communications for this colnm-n, should be addressed to the Editor, and must be written upon one side of the paper onili. Tiity should in all rases be accompanied by the name and address of the sender, not necessarily icr •publication but as a guarantee of good faith.

TIIE MONTGOMERYSHIRE YEOMANRY. To the Editor oi the COUNTY TIMES. Sir,- Will you kindly anow space to an old S. Volunteer to express what hundreds more must be thinking of, the ignoble response made by the members of the above corps to the call for Mounted Volunteers, the class of men most urgently required in this hour of England's need. To put it mildly, sir, it is indeed a pitiable display, and leads one to ask whether the purpose for which the Yeomanry Cavalry exists is merely "pot-hunting" at local sports, rather than the defence of the Empire aud the chastisement of Britain's foes. Let us appeal to the patriotism of our young friends, the hardy yeomen of the Montgomeryshire force, to hasten, ere it is too late, to cast aside the stigma that threatens to attach itself to their name, and make the squadron which will shortly set sail for the front comprise something more than a meagre sprinkling of men from the county. All honour, I say, to the strangers who have come forward so nobly in answer to Sir Watkin's appeal on behalf of our Queen and country but let it be proved that our Yeomen are loyal to the service, useful and not ensirely ornamental, and Jet this contingent or tne Imperial Yeomanry be Montgomeryshire, not only in name, but also in deed.—Yours, &c., BWLCH-Y-GARRKG.

LLANEliFYL PARISH COUNCIL. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES. Sir,—It was very interesting to read in your journal of the 17r,h inst. of the proceedings of this Council at their meeting held the other week, when there <vere only three DreseuL-the Chairman and two Councillors. Is it not very striking to find that such a small attendance of Councibors weie able to conduct Parish Council business ? I was always under the impression that five was the quorum, as stated in the rules of the Stancung Orders. However, the news read that the Road and Footpaths Committee" approved of the work done on the Drum, Diosg aud'Lawntfootpaths, and recommended payment of the expenses. Now, shall I ask these three gentlemen, or either of thern, recommended payment of the expenses. Now, shall I ask these three gentlemen, or either of tiiorn, whether their calling as tradesmen justified them to judge such work, and to recommend payment for work that is not in conformity with the Parish Council laws ? Did the Council ever approach the landlord or his agent respecting the diversion of the footpath on the Drum land ? I boldly say, Then, how could the Council recommend payment for non-diverted footpaths? Are the ratepayers going To allow the Council to squander the public money in this way ? I challenge these three gentle- mcn to shew their legality regarding such acts, and to quote the section thev go by. FAIR-PLAY.

-+-- The Bishop of Baugor is confined to his residence at Aberdovey, suffering from an attack of catarrhal laryngitis.

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MARKETS. Messrs W. L. Browne & Co., report from Shrews- bury, on Saturday, February the 17th, as follows j Owing to the severe weather, and the impassable state of roads, country rrarkets have been very thinly attended during the past week. Threshing operations have also been greatly hindered, and but, small quantities of grain have been offered. Wheat has been steady at last week's prices. Barley trade continues to be very dull, and no improvement in prices can be noted. Oats have been firm. Peas and beans are unaltered. Fiour has met with a small trade, and prices are unchanged. A moderate demand has been experienced for offals, and prices have somewhat favoured sellers. prices Putter Is 2d to Is 3d per 11); eggs 12 to 13 for Is fowls 3s Od to 3s 6d ]Hir couple chickens, 4s Od to 5s Od ducks, 5s Od to 5s 6u rabbits. Is 6d to Is 8d per couple. NEWTOWN GENERAL, TUESDAY.—Eggs 12 to 13 for Is butter Is 2d to Is 4d per lb; fowls 3s Od to 3s 6d; chickens 4s Od to 58 Od ducks 5s Od to 5b 6J rabbits, Is 6d to Is 8d per couole. LIVERPOOL CORN, TUKSDAY.— Wheat, very quiet, whites Friday's full rates to the. turn dearer, reds, unchanged to about d lower. 1 Californian, 6s 5d to 6s 6d; Hard Duluth, 6s 2d to 6s 3d; Northern Spring. 58 lid to 6s Od. Beans, 3d under Friday —Saidi, 27s 9d to 28s Od. Peas, 5s 8^d. Oats, quiet, unchanged. Maize, slow, d lower-old mixed, 3s 9d to 3s 9Jd new, 3s 8id to 3" 8(L Flour, unchanged. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, »TUKSI>AY.— Good supply of cattle and sheep, but siow demand. Prices ruled as follows:—Beef, Herefords, 7d to 7Jd 1 shorthorns, 6!d to 6d bulls and cows, 4d to 6d calves, 7d to 7.d; wethers, 8d to 8d; ewes and rams, 5d to 6zlfl per lh. Bacon pigs, 8s 9d to 9s Od porkets, 9s 6d to 10s Od sows, 6s 6d to 6s 9d per score. I,ON'I)ON IIAY AN-!) Good to prime hay, 70s to 87s 6d mferioi :o fair, 55s to 65s good to prime clover, 75s to 100s; inferior to fair ditto, 60s Od to 70s mixture and sainfoin, 60s Od to 85F Od; straw, 24s to 368 per load. LIVERPOOL CATTLg MARKE T,MONDAY.—Numbers: Beasts, 1,198; sheep, 4,492. Quotat,io!ls Best beasts, 6ill to ti^d second. Ed to 6d third, 41cl to 5|d best Scotch sheep, 81.1 to 8d other sorts, 7d to 8d per I b. The supply of cattle was smaller than last week, showing a decrease of 175 beasts, and an increase of 316 sheen. Fair demand for all classes at about late rates. SALFOKD CATTLE, TI'K.MUY. At. market :— 2,631, hist week's prices barely Mamtait.ed; sho-:>p, 8,136, trade irregular owing to bad weather very few calves have yet arrived. Quotations as follows :—Cattle, 5d to 6id; sheep, 5jd to 9d calves, 5d to 8i^d pei lb; pigs, Os Od to Os Od per 201bs. CORK BCTTKP., Thursday.—Frimest, —s prime, firsts, —s; secondh 98-; kes, s thirds 81s kegs —e fourths —s fifths —s choicest —s; choice —s superfine •—s fine mild —s kegs--s mild --s choicest boxes choice boxes, -8; In market 32, which were classified as follows :— Primest 0, prime 0, firsts 0, seconds 19, thirds 8, fourths 1, fifths 0, choicest 0, choice 0, super fine 0, fine mild 2 inild 0, choicest boxes 0; cuoice 0, unbranded 2, kefs 0. Fresh butter A, 95s to 91s ditto B, 88s to 863 factory third, —s. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, WEDNESDAY. —T;,E following were ihe qnot.atiors:—White wheat (old) 0" Od to 0s Od white wheat (new), 4s Id to 4s 3d per 7511)8 j red wheat (old), Os Od to Os 0d red wheat (new), 4s Od to 4s 2d per 7blbs old oats, 13s Od to 13s Gd new oats, 10s 6d to Us 3d per 2001 bs; malting barley. lGs Od to 17s Od grinding barley, 13s 6d to 14s Od per 2801bs. OSWESTRY GENERAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.— Questions :—Butter, Is 3d to Is 4] per lb esgs 10 to 11 for Is; beef, 6d to 8d per lh; mutton, 7d to 9d lamb, 8d to S (I veal, 7d to 9d pork, 6d to 8d fowls, 4s OJ to 5s Od per couple ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od per couple; rabbits, 2s 2d to 2s 4d per connie; cai rot. 3s 9d to 4s Od per cwt.; potatoes, Is 3d per score. OSWF.STKY WEEKLY CATTLE FAIH.Thpre vias a good supply of stock at the Smithfield on Wednesday, and pigs made a very good trade, though beef was a bit slower. Messrs 1 Whitfield and Sou sold 326 cat-tie and calves and 516 sheep and pigs Messrs Hall, Wateridtre and OWen, in conjunction with Mr Doody, sold 78 cattle and calves: Messrs Whitfield and Bat 10 had their nsnal sales. Prices ruled as follows Beef, 6^d to 7d per !b; mutton, 7d 10 80 per !b. veal, 7d to 8d per lb pork pigs, 83 Od to 8s 4d; bacon pigs, 7s 9d to 8s Od per score. ELLKSMKKK, TntcsnAY. —Quotations as follows Wheat (upw) 12.; 6d u 13, 6t1 ret 225 hurley (new), 16s Od to 17s 6d per 230 lbs onts (new), 10s Od to llu Od per 200 lbs butter. hI" to Is 3d per lb eggs, 8 to 10 for Is: fowis, 4s 0o to5s 6d ducks, 0s Od to 0s Oil; rabbits, 2s Od to 2 s 2d per couple. WHITCHURCH, XRIDAY. i 4 2d Os Od per 75 lbs; barley, 3s 9d to 4s 3d per 70 lbs; oats, 2s 6d to 2s 9d per 50 tbe; eggs, 9 to 12 for h Gutter Is 2d tols 4d per 16 oz fowls. 4s 6s to 5s Od per couple; ducka, 4s 6d to 5s Od per couple; atoes, Od to 10d per score oeef, 6rl to 8d mutton, 7d to 9d iamb, 7d to 9d veal, 7d to 8d pork, 6d to 7d per li) rabbits, 2s Od to 2s 2d per couple apples, Id to lid per quarter. BRADFORD WOOL, THURSDAY. Tlie, market is getting decidedly more sensitive in relation to the news from South Africa, aud to-day is in a poor condition. In all departments of the raw u aterial there is less strength amongst sellers, and though prices are not quotafcly reduced, holders would be surprised if they got full market rates for much wool to-day.

FRENCH DESIGNS UPON ENGLAND. We learn from sure sources, says To-Day, that the French Government are seriously considering the contingency of Avar with England—not war next week or next month, but when the Exhibiton is over. Secret committees are sitting and con- sidering plans of invasion, which are believed to be quite practicable. The reverses our arms have suffered in South Africa, and the incompetence so conspicuously displayed in high con-nands, have thrown doubt upon the efficiency of our Fleet. Frenchmen consider it unlikely that the dry-rot in the one service has not reached the other. This growing scepticism, however unfounded, makes for war. It was the belief in the overwhelming strength of our Fleet that induced France to give way over Fashoda. Shatter that belief, and one of the chief safeguards against war disappears. It may be said that France would not invite German aggression by war with England, but in the first place Frauce would not stand alone, and in the second Germany might be squared. War with France would mean war with Russia, and for that Germany has no fancy. Frenchmen oelieve that they have much to gain and little to lose by war with England, and given the indefinite prolongation of the war in South Africa, they may be willing to risk more than a little in the hope of satisfying their ever-deepening resentment.

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CHEAP WEEK-END EXCURSION TICKETS Are now issued on EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY TO *Birming'ham, *VVolverhampTcm. *^V&isall. Peterboioug-b, *Leicester. *Derby, *Burton-OE-Trent. Stafford. *Cover;trj, Manchester, Preston. Blackburn, Bolton, Leeds, Dewsbury, Huddersfield. Liver- pool, Birkenhead, Wig-an, and Warring- ton, fiom Oswestry, Llanymynech, Llanfvlnn. Montgomery Welshpool, Newtown, LJanjdloe8, Machynlleth, Boith, Aber} stw ytn, Aberdovey, Towyn, Bar- mouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portrnadoe, Penrhyn- deudraeth, Criccieth, and Pwllbeli. SIMILAR TICKETS ARE ALSO ISSUED From Aberystwyth, Borth, Aberdovev, Towyn Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech. Penrhyndeudraieth Portmadoc, Criccieth, and Pwllheli, to* SHREWSBURY. Tickets to hese stations are not issued from Welshpool. EXTENDED ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE ISSUE OF TOURIST TICKETS FROM CAMBRIAX STATIONS TO TEE VARIOUS HEALTH RESORTS IN ENGLAND, SCOTLAND. AND IRELAND ARE NOW IN OPERATION. For fall particulars see Tourist Programmes, whieb may be had at all stations. EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, CHEAP WEEK-EXD & 10 DAYS, TICKETS Will be issued from Liverpool. Manchester Stock- port, Chester, Crewe, Stafford, Shrewsbury, Brad- ford, Leeds, Oldham, Huddersfield, Halifax. Roch- dale, Wakefield, Bla-ckburn, Ckorley, Accrington, Burnley, Bolton, Wigan, Warrington, Preston Leicester, Derby, Burton, Stoke. Bursletn, Hanley Birkenhead, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Wed- nesbury, Walsall, Peterborough, Northampton, Hull, Sheffield, Barnsley, A-,c., &c., to Oswestry, Llanymvnech, Llanfyllin, Welshpool, Montgomery, Newtown, Llanid- loes, Machynlleth, Bor+h, Aberystwyth, Aberdovey, Towyn, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmadoc, Criccieth. & Pwllheli. CHEAP WEEK END TICKETS (Friday and Saturday to Monday or Tuesday) will be issued on EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Also 14 DAYS' EXCURSION TICKETS From nearly all Cambrian Inland Stations, to Machynlleth, Borth, Aberystwyth. Aber- dovey, Towyn, Barmouth, Dolgelley, Harlech, Portmpdoc, Criccieth. and Pwllheh, also to Rhayader, Builth Wells, & Brecon. ON EVERY THURSDAY and SATURDAY in JANUARY, FULL-DAY & HALF-DAY EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued to LIVER- POOL (Lime Street, Edge Hill, Spellow, or Walton), via Whitchurch and Crewe, and to SEACOMBE, via Ellesmere. Wrexham, and Hawarden Bridge; and to MANCHESTER (Lon- don Road), as under :-From Oswestry, ull day at 8 40 a.m. and half-day at 11'50 a.m. and 1 55 p.m. (via Whit.church and Crewe) from Ellesmere at 9 0 a.m for full day, and 12 5 and 2 15 p.m. for half-day; to Seacombe only (via Wrexham) 9 5 a.m. for full day, and 12 10 p.m. for half-day. Third-clsss fares for full day To Seacombe and Liverpool, 3s 6d To Manchester, 4s. Half-day To Seacombe, Liverpool and Manchester, 2s 6d. Passengers return the same day from Liverpool (Lime Street) at 6 50 p.m., or 11 55 p.m., Edge Hill at 12 0 midnight. Seacombe 7 5 p.m. and from Manchester (London Road) at 7 0 p.m., or 12 0 midnight. RAMS Are now conveyed between Stationson the Cambrian Railways, at a charge as for Two Dogs, with a MINIMUM OF TWO SHILLINGS EACH RAM EVERY THURSDAY AKD SATURDAY IN JANUARY, 1900, CHEAP TIIY EXCURSIONS WILL BE KCK TO LIVERPOOL AKD MANCHESTER From Llanidloes 6 40 a.m., Newtown 7 12, Mont. gomery 7 28, Welshpool 7 50, Llanymynech 8 15, Llanfyllin 7 3,"), Oswestry 8 40, Ellesmere 9 0, and Fenn's Bank 9 21. For times of trains at intermediate stations s handbills. ON EVERY THURSDAY and SATURDAY in JANUARY and until further notice. Cheap Day and Half-Day EXCURSION TICKETS wil be issued to SEACOMBE. and EAWARDEN (for Harwarden Castle), from Oswestry, Ellesmere, Overton-on-Dee, Bangor-on-Dee, and Marchwiel. For full particulars of train times an.i fares, see handbills. THE Special Attention of the Public is drawn to the FURTHER REDUCED RATES fo the conveyance of FRESH MEAT, Including Welsh Mutton also for Butter, Cheese, Fish, Fruit, &c., Station to Station at Owners Risk. Also to the Reduced Scale of Rates for Parcels by Passenger Train. Fnr full particulars apply at the Stations. MINIMUM CHARGE, SIXPENCE. ECOD CLASS TICKETS are now issued be O1 ween Carn brian Stations and stations on the London and North Western and Great Western and other Companies' Lines. These Fares are based on a very small addition d) the Third Class fares. GREATLY EXTEXDED A I; K A N G r. v E N T S FOR THF 1 SSI K of WEEK END TICKETS VFriday or Saturday to Moudav or hues-ay), To CAMBRIAN COAST STATIONS AND V I FROM STATIONS IN ENGLAND, Are now being put into operation. They include Bookings from Bath. Bristo Cam* bridge, Darlington, Durham, Gloucester, LlJooln Cheltenham, Harrogate. Mid New castle-on-Tyne, NothmErham, Norwich. Scarborough Sunderland, Tynemout.h, Worcester, &c, PIC-NIC A PLEASURE Tickets, at reduced fares, ara issr.ed (wit h certain limittions) Cambrian Stat:oas to Parties > not less Six First-clase or leu Thiru-class passengers desirous of making P.ei.ur^ Excursions to places on or adjacent to this niil < Single lares ior double jonwty vi„ tx; charged for parties of 50 Firot-clu.se or 50 T.ru-cWs pas- r- sengers. To obtain t! tickets appoc^1. m»^bemade to Mr. R. Goach, 5>u; w~v,»«».», of tbe Liae Oswestry; or a any of the than three days the a ate of the Excursion. Fm-ther inior.ua:,ul Wt-rmoB Tram* ana Tourist Arrangements o» the CauiOnaD Rail- v.ays can be cotainea on apulicatj'.n to Mr W. B. Gough, Superintendent of the Line, Oswestry. „ C. S. DJJNNISS, Oawaatry, Oct.^jjgg. General Manager jTjPklNriNG f every deseruttion eiecuted with I AT- THE COUNTY TIW*> OFC-e, Welsh- Poo1'- i: i-clsvse Conrwn (•*•»} *'ork s .-meciattt* | fcfcawres