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MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL. MACHYNLLETH RIFLE RANGE. MEETING YESTERDAY. The quarterly meeting was held yesterday in the Town Hall, Welshpool. There were present Mr A C Humphrey3-Owen, M.P. (chairman) presiding, Capt, Mytton (vice-chairman), the Earl if Powis, Col Pryce-Jones, M.P., Messrs R Lloyd, R E Jones, Edward Jones, C J Newell, F V Ashton, E Bowen, M E Francis, Evan Chapmas, Eva" Lewis, David Hamer, D Williams, John Gittins, T Watkins, Hugh Lewis, Richard Jones, D Jone3. G W Griffiths, Rd Bees. J Thompson Williams, W Davies, Edward Green, G Kempster, W Forrester Addie, Thomas Pryce, A W Pryce-Jones, A W Williams-Wynn, J R Prvse, E Pryce Jones, Gwilym Evans, with Mr G D Harrison (clerk), Mr R Puwell (clerk's office), Mr W H Ho". and (chief constable), and Mr G A Hntohins (count;, surveyor). CORRESPONDENCE. A resolution from the Cheshire Count7 Council referring to swine fever and the registration of pig dc-a;ers was referred to the Contagious Diseases Committee.—A report from the Congress of Arch- aeological Societies was received —The Chairman remarked that it was a matter of historical interest and suggested it should be referred to a small com- mittee to report.—This was agreed to, and the chairman, vice-chairman, Messrs T Pryce, Hugh Lewis, R E Jones, Richard Sees,and A Wynn were appointed the committee.—A communication with reference to the mining industries of North Wales was received from Mr J H Roberts saying that money expended in founding a chair of mines would be r-oney w U spent, considering the output of minerals m odh Wales.—The Chairman said the mutter nid not call for a resolution n:¡til they further from the coot -n7t.tte.-Oii thi" motion of Mr Homer, seror ded by Co! Pryce-Jcnes, it was si greed tfcat thl, matter should be placed on the mintr.es. APPOINTMKNTS. Messrs Addle and Scot.r.-Owe?) were,re-appointed governors of the University College of North Wales, BHinjcr, r.be otl.r vacaricv to be filled at the nexr meeting.—Mr Edward Jones and Mis-S Steel-, Tal- garth Hall, were appointed governors CJ the County Governing Body. MACHYN LETH RANGE FIRING TO CEASE. Memorials against the continuation of firing across a main road at Machynlleth in connection with the rifle range were read.- On the suggestion of Colonel Piyce-Jones it was agreed to hear a statement by Capt. Walker, of the 5th Vol. Batl, S.W.D. and then to take Mr Lloyd's motion.—The Clerk read an extensively signed petition from the Isygarreg Parish Council against the range, point- it g out the danger to the public in going to Machynlleth market, on account of the firing.— The Chairman said there was a letter from Ili Richard Hughes, chairman of the Penegoes rmish Counci1, and Mr Edward Ellis, both opposing permission to fire.-Captain Walker in giving his statement,' said tin y should regard the expert opiniun of the War Office. After a full report and plans of the range were submitted to the officer commanding the 24th Regimental District, to the Inspector of Musketry, who visited the range, to Sir W Butter of the Western District, and to the Quarter Master General, Mr Campbell's objection to the range wash eard, but the War Office sanctioned the range. If they did not consider this expert evidence sufficient he would explain to them the precautions taken for the safety of the publie. The road in question crossed the line of fi-e at 420 yards in front of the targets, so that when firing at 500 or 600 yards, the bullets crossed the road. In order not to delay or inconvenience the public, a look-out man was stationed by a flag post on A HIGH HILL ADJACENT to and commanding this road for some distarce, so as soon as he saw a passenger, two small white flrfgs and a red flag were hoisted at 150 yards on each side of the line of fire. The regular distance was 100 yards, so they would see that they had ample margin in this case. Another look-out man was told off at the firing to watch the red flag being hoi-ted, and as soon as it was put up orders were given to unload and the red flag was not lowered or firing resumed until the passenger had reached the white flag on either side. Supposing either of these men neglected to do their duty some of the many ejes directed towards the target would detect passengers on the road before they came to the limit. The same system existed on Salisbury Plain. Firing was not allowed to take place on the Machynlleth range unless there was a sergt-in- structor there. He could not understand the objec- tions because these good people who objected did not know of the precautions that were taken for their safety. It had been said that this question had been put forward in order to get a diversion of the main road, and he was beginning to think there was some truth in the statement. Referring to Mr Campbell's complaint he had a letter from Sergt.- Instructor Wilson, giving the whole details.-Mr Lloyd interposed on a point of order, and he said the Council did not want secondary evidence. What they wanted from Capt Walker was facts of his own knowledge.—The Chairman ruled that Capt Walker could read the letter, which he did. In it it was stated that Mr Campbell GOT OUT OF THE TRAP and had a conversation on the road and drove some 40 yards after the last shot was fired when the flag was hoisted. Firing took place once a week in the winter and twice a week in the summer, and was on for one or two hours according to the number of passengers. On the Penarth range the road was much closer and he did not think there had been a case there of frighten. ing horses. If they were debarred at Machynlleth from firing at 5:0 or 600 yards they would have to rise the 400 yards' platform, which was only 20 yards from the road, whereas the 500 yards was 135 yards from the road. The height of the bullets depended on the distance and the position of the firer, but that had nothing to do with the case because they did not want to tire over people's heads for it would be extremely dangerous. The range had been in use since October, during which time no one bad been inter- fered with in any way and, this was most import- ant, there had not been an approach to an accident of any kind. When this range was in use before some years ago, and they fired across the road up to 800yds, there was more traffic, but he never heard that there was an accident. They obtained the permission of the County Council to fire across that road, and they erected that range at a cost of E100, about X60 of which had been generously subscribed by people in the locality. Finally, he pointed ont that the existence of the Volunteer Company depended upon that range. He challenged Mr Campbell or anyone TO PROVE THAT THEY HAD INTERFERED with the liberty of the public in any way, or that they were a source of danger (applause). -Plans of the range were put in by the County Surveyor.— Mr L! d then moved his resolution that the motion passed by the Council to give permission for the firing across the road be rescinded. He said when the application was before the Main Roads Com- mittee they were unanimous in opposing it. Capt Mytton who had some knowledge about musketry was very strong on the question, so was he (tho speaker) and the Chairman of the Main Roads Committee. So strong was the Chairman of the committee, that at his request, he moved this reso- lution. When the matter came before the Council they reversed the decision of the Main Roads Com- mittee. He should like to put the legal aspect of the question before the Chairman by asking him if the Council had the power to give such permission as they did in reference to this range. They only had the power as far as the traffic was concerned and the maintenance of the road.—Lord Powis rose to a point cf order, and asked what was the position of the Council in the matter.—Mr Lloyd said that with regard to the Wimbledou range. it was removed to Bisley to the inconvenience of all the volunteers in London. In that case, the Duke of Cambridge objected and made the War Office close the range (A Voice: He is a Duke). Why a Duke more than Thomas Jones when he objects ? (laughter anclVapplause).— The Chairman, replying to the quesfcon put by Lord Powis, said the Council had pie right to maintain the roa I and to DEAL WITH OBSTRUCTIONS on it, and when the resolution was passed by the Council giving permission for the firing, the Council meant that they would not put into foroe the power they had of dealing with the matter. The law re- mained that unless there was statutory authority, any citizen or local authority miht object to it. When the Council passed the resolution what they meant was that they would not interfere with the Volunteers firing. The Council had done the same with regard to Buttington where the tramway ran on the road.—In reply to Mr Lloyd, the Chairman said the resolution on the minute book was not technically correctly worded. — Mr Lloyd asked on whom the blame rested for that, the Clerk, Chair- man or the Council.-The Chairman All three.— 31r Lloyd proceeding said be maintained that the Council had no legal power to grant the permission and they had no right to disregard on a question o' that kind the opinion of peoDle who lived in the district. They often found that accidents happened through carelessness, through the men not being in a fit state and through inefficiency, and when the people of the neighbourhood protested they should I be liatened to. On the last occasion, something was said about the way the bullets travelled. I Capt. Walker was very careful as to that matter that morning. He (the speaker) did not know much about bullets, but he had it from the highest authority that from modern weapons the ballets travelled in a straight line. The bullets did not cross the road at a greater height than six feet, and if an accident occurred it would be toe late for the Council to withdraw the permission they had given. It int. rfered with the right and free passage of the Queen's highway. TF E WHOLE OF THE INHABITANTS PROTESTED against it, and the Council should respect their opinion, whether it would cost the War Office ;61,"00 or £ 10,000. He did not say anything against the Volunteers; some had done very goon service. ')1'e inquiries should have been made before the rifle range measure was passed. The officials ient down were from the War Office and their report was accepted. The War Office, like other bodies, was not a perfect body, nor had they proved to be lately he thought.—Mr Newell seconded the motion and said unfortunately the Council had overstepped its legal bounds in this matter.—Colonel Pryce- Jones said that as regarded the legal position of the Council, he took it that the Council gave permission as far as it could in order to encourage the Volun- teers. Mr Richard Rees remarked that as he presented the petition in favour of the range signed by the inhabitants of Machynlleth and all the members of the Urban District Council with the exception of one he must say that the question was in exactly the same position that day as before as regarded t he town of Machynlleth. He was quite surprised on looking over the memorial that had bjen presented that day, for it had been signed by a large number of people who did not use the road at all, as they lived 11 and 12 niiles away. It had been signed by farmers in the parish of Llanbrynm:iir whose farms were only three or four miles from the railway. Would thev us^rher^ad in question? The people who had signed the memorial had been misled. When the farmers were told that they would be shot or I delayed if they went to market or for a doctor, nnturaily they would be timid. The other day a lady came to his shop and said SOMETHING MUST BE DOXE t) the rifle range a3 their preacher said he was very much frightened when pa sing. He (the speaker) happened to be on the spot when this preacher passed and he told the Sergt-Instructor who was coming along. The preacher crossed the firing line as cool as a cucumber at.d stopped a little further on to watch the firing (laughter). So they would see that the country was not only misled by the supporters of the memorial but by the ministers as well. There was no danger at all, as every pre- caution was taken and there was no firing rn Mon- day, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday, and only across the road on Saturday. He was surprised that the Council for a moment eutertained Mr Lloyd's proposition (hear, hfar). It was an extra- ordinary thing that Mr Campbell could not get a member of the Council within 28 miles of Machyn- lleth to support the opposition. Where were the members for Uwchygarieg, Isygarreg, Pene- geos, and Darowen P Mr Campbell had had to go to Newtown and get Mr Lloyd to bring the motion forward. He thought it was the Council's duty to give every encouragement in these times to the Volunteer movement (applause).—Mr G W Griffiths also spoke against the motion. He had been a volunteer for forty years and had shot over this range, but had never known an accident to occur, when the district was more thickly populated than at the present time.—Mr J Thompson mentioned an instance at Llanidloes when a stray bullet from the range went through the back door of the White Lion and penetrated the clothing of some- one within (laughter). It was no laughing matter when he would say that a signalman had been shot. Captain Mytton said Mr Lloyd hrd remarked that he (the speaker) KNEW SOMETHING ABOUT MUSKFTRY and had saiJ it was an objectionable practice to fire across the public road, but he thought these objections were done away with when the p!ans had been submitted to all the officials, as well Mr Campbell's complaint to the War I ifrice, who had approved of the range. The debate had been an amusing one about people being terrified and about danger, They all lived in danger every hour. He hoped the Council would not accede to Mr Lloyd's request.- Colonel Pryce-Jones /remarked with re- gard to people going to the range who were not fully capable of taking charge of a rifle, that before a volunteer was allowed to go to the range he bad to put in at least ten drills to make himself efficient and in addition to that there was a sergeant- instructor at the tange and if there was a man in attendance not capable of firing he would not be allowed to. Surely the Council could trust men in their capacity as volunteers, as in the capacity of civilians. With reference to Wimbledon range, it was not a question of shooting across a road thare. With regard to the Machynlleth range there was many not so well protected in the country. Mr Gittins supported the motion and said the resolu. tion on the books was irregular, and was obtained under a misapprehension. He did not say Mr Rees intentionally misled the Council, but he under- stood that there was no opposition to the range from the district. The memorial, which Mr Rees had tried: to bring into discredit, thev must con- sider. They were all highly in favour of the volunteer movement, but with all the gentlemen connected with the volunteers, he considered that THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC was worthy of equal consideration. Mr Rees said that when he presented the memorial in favour of the range there was no objection even from Mr Campbell, who subscribed a guinea towards it.- Mr T Watkin said he voted on the understanding that there was no opposition to the range. Mr Rees, therefore, had misled the Council.—Mr Kempster said that from the evidence of Captain Walker it seemed impossible that the public could be injured.—Mr Richard Jones asked what the passing of the motion would involve, aid the Chair- man replied that if the resolution were rescinded the matter would be put back in the same position as when the recommendation was first made. Pro- ceeding, he said present rifles did not require so great an elevation as those Dreviouslv in use, and they had the handsome admission from Captain Walker that it would be dangerous to fire over people's heads. They all agreed in admiring the Volunteers and there was not a man who was not a warm supporter of Volunteers, but if they made themselves disagreeable to a large section of the community in which they lived there was great danger to the Volunteers and to the district at large. Here they had evidence that a large section of the people who would be affected by the range p reasonably or unreasonably objected seriously to the existence of the rauge. Therefore, it seemed to him that the right course would be to get a plan upon which all parties would agree. Capt Walker had mentioned the suggestion as to division of the road. That seemed to be the solution of the whole difficulty. His view was that thev should APPROACH THE WAR OFFICE and the neighbourhood in question, and the county might fairly do their part in making an improve- ment, partly on local and partly on national grounds.—Mr Lloyd replied to the arguments. He said Mr Campbell had asked him to say that he gave a contribution to the Volunteer movement at Machynlleth, but had no idea that the range firing was to be across the road. Referring to Mr Rees' remarks that Mr Campbell had to go to Newtown to get one to take up the case, Mr Lloyd said he was opposed to the range from the start. As to the remark that people from Hirnant and those places would take train to Machynlleth, surely those people would not send all their stock to Mach- ynlleth fair by rail. He was in favour of the Volunteer movement, but he was more in favour of the safety of the publi-Replying to the Earl of Powis, Mr Rees said no firing took place on the range on market days.—Mr Lloyd replied that the road was there in use on all days, besides market days. Notwithstanding the strong argument from Machynlleth, he thought the War Office should accept the responsibility for the range. If anything happened then the War office would be responsible. — Mr Watkin suggested that the discussion be post- poued so that the War Office and tt e local author-- ties at Machynlleth be communicated with on the question of the diversion of the main road.—The Chairman said he cnuld not allow that to go before the meeting after the full discussion, and after the motion had been replied to. He thought, therefore, they should VOTE ON THE MOTI( N and take what course seemed open to them after- wards, possibly at a special meeting later on.—On being put to tbe meeting, for Nir Lloyd's motion there were 15 and against 14.- In reply to Mr A W Pryce-Jones, the Chairman said the next procedure would be for the Clerk to take proceedings to prevent a nuisance by the firing.—Mr Lloyd asked that as the motion w&s carried the Clerk should acquaint the commanding officer of the Volunteer co'ps and the War Office, and let the War Office take the re- sponsil ility.-Replying to Colonel Pryce-Jones, the Chairman said the Volunteers could use the range at their own risk. Mr Campbell or anybody else could indict them for a nuisance.- Air Lloyd added that the only way out of the difficulty was the one suggested by the Chairman as to the diversion of the road, and in this the Council would give every help. Colonel Pryce-Jones moved that the Council rais-e no objection to the Volunteers firing over the main road.—The Chairman said he could not allow the motion.-C(lonel Pryce-Jones said the Volunteers were in a worse position now than before.—The next business was then taken. THE FORTHCOMING ELECTION. The Finance and General Purposes Committee recommended the following dates for 'the County Council Election in March next:—Nomination, Tuesday, 31areli 5th; poll, Saturday, March 9th. They suggested that the annual Council meeting should be held on Monday, March 18th, at New- town.—The question of appointing a Returning Officer for the election was next gone into.—Mr Edward Jones moved, and Mr Bowen seconded, that Mr Llewelyn Phillips, of Llanidloes, b? ap. pointed. The only other name before the meeting, I was that of Mr Martin Woosnam, of Newtown, who has on several previous occasions served the Council in this capacily. His claims to the office I were urged by Colonel Pryce-Jones and Mr Thomas Watk.n. Voting was by ballot and resulted as follows :-Mr Woosnam, 17; Mr Phillips, 11. Mr Woosnam was consequently declared appointed. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. Upon the recemmendation of the Finance Committee, it was agreed, in regard to the building of Machynlleth Police Station, to accept the offer of Mr J Hamer Jones to advance zC300 at -63 per cent, and also the offer of Mr Fairies-Hum- phreys to advance the balance at Y,31 per cent.— It was decided that the inspector of weights and measures should be instructed to procure samples for analysis under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act, the details to be settled by the Chief Constable.— In his report the Chief Constable stated that during the quarter ending 30th November sheep scab broke out on 13 farms; 115 sheep were attacked; of these two died and the remainder were still affected. There was a decrease of three outbreaks and an increase of 32 sheep attacked by the disease as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year. During the quarter ending 3Lh September 11 persons were summoned before the justices for offences against the Act, of whom seven were con- victed and four discharged. — The reports of the county surveyor au't the ilaiu Roa is Committee Wi're also presented. GLANDOVEY RAILWAY BRIDGE. Communications were received from the Meiion- eth County, the Machynlleth Urban, and the Isgarreg Parish Councils drawing the attention of the Council to tha no,"Le published by the Cam- brian Railways Company stating that they intended applying to Parliameut next Session for an act authorising them to construct a fixed bridge across the River Dovev from Glan(lovey Junction. All the above Bodies asked the Council to join with them in opposing the passage of the mesaure through Parliament. They pointed out that the substitution of a fixed bridge for the present swing or opening bridge would seriously interfere with the navagation of the River Dovey. Speaking on behalf of the Cambrian Railways Company, the Chairman eakl this swing bridge had not been opened for a. great number of years. When the railway was first made there was a good deal of traffic on this particular part of the river, small coasters going up as far as Derwenlas. All this traffic had uow ceased. The present swing bridge was of light construction and the modern engines of the Cambrian Company were not able to pass over it. This made the working of the Company more expensive and more inconvenient to the public, because with the light engines they were not able to keep such good time, Under the circum- stances he did not think the change of bridges would involve any sei iou3 public inconvenience, and whatever inconvenience might be caused would be more than counter balanced by a better train ser- vice. Of course as Chairman, both o tire Council and of the Company, he was in a difficult position. He hoped the Council would consider what he had said as simply representing the Company, and he would ask them to deal with the matter with the vice.chairman in the chair. Captain Mytton then took the chair, and in the course of a few remarks said, with regard to the Isygarreg Parish Council, that he thought it was a kind of dog in the manger business. He did not think they ought to tie the hands of the Railway Company. Colonel Pryce-Jones was in favour of appointing a committee to go into this matter. He was largely interested in commercial matter?, and was not at all satisfied with the way in which the Cam. brian Railways Company had met the wants of the public in the last few years. Some years ago, they made great improvements, but latterly he was bound to say that the general public of not only Montgomeryshire, but also of the adjoining counties, had, in his opinion suffered immensely from their want of enterprise. More especially was this the case in the neighbourhood of Aberystwyth. They were reducing the number of trains, and the trains that did run did not stop at the various stations as they ought to do. They were also be- hind-hand in many other matters which he would not mention then. He meant to take a prominent part in trying to get better value from the Cam- brian Company than had been obtained during the past. Mr Thomas Watkin (interrupting) Are we in order in discussiug the general management of the Cmbrit n Railways Company ? Colon Pryce-Jones then proposed that a com- mittee b appointed with power to act in opposition to this bill, and with a view to getting greater facilities from the Cambrian Company than at present conceded. In seconding Mr Richard Rees said that on both sides of the river Dovey there was strong opposi- tion to the idea of a fixed bridge. When the present bridge was about to be erected there was so much opposition that the Company were induced to make it into a drawbridge. The river was navigable for three miles past the bridge and there were slate quarries on both aides. If a fixed bridge were put up it would render traffic by water im- possible and the district would be quite in the hands of the Cambrian Railway Company. He suggested that the committee, if appointed, should confer with the Merioneth County Council on the matter. Mr Richard Lloyd asked how this question affected them as a County Council. It was proposed to offer opposition to this Bill when promoted in Parliament, Such a process would necessarily entail considerable cost. Could anyone say that the River Dovey was navigable beyond that bridge? Had anyone ever seen the bridge drawn up for vessels to pass under it ? Mr Rees Certainly; I have seen it. Mr Lloyd Not for many years. A fixed bridge would not now entail the smallest inconvenience on the public. The matter does not affect us and we should be careful not to throw away public money. Mr G Kempster thought the Council represented the county as a whole. Mr Lloyd seemed to sug- gest that the top end of Montgomeryshire was of no interest to them, but the ratepayers there wanted looking after as well as those of the lower end. Mr C J Newell: Does it affect our county or Merioneth ? Are the quarries in Montgomeryshire) or Merionethshire ? Mr Rees: They are on both sides of the Dovey, I and therefore some of them are in our county. Col Pryce-Jones again said that they ought to have a committee to watch this mattei and also to formulate certain grievances which the county, as a whole, had against the Cambrian Company. Mr Watkin thought the people of the locality affected ought to look to the matter themselves. Mr Rees said the reason that the County Council had been appealed to was that the Machynlleth Council did not think they themselves had sufficient power to oppose the Bill. Mr Humphreys-Owen remarked that after Christmas Mr Denniss would be going to Mach- ynlleth to coufer with the Urban Council on the matter. There were two clear months before the Bill could possibly come before Parliament. It was then decided, on Mr Humphreys-Owen's suggestion, to defer the further consideration of these communications to a special adjourned meet- ingof the Council to take place at the end of January, when the county surveyor will present a repol t on the matter.
. FORDEN.
FORDEN. RECENT BALL.-Than ks to the unwearied ex- ertions of Mrs George Davies, Hem Cottage; Mrs C Williams, Woodlauds, supported by an energetic staff of willing volunteers and liberal donations from the parishioners generally, the financial results or the recent ball are eminently satisfactory. The balance sheet shows a clear profit uf nearly X 13. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the report of the Diocesan Inspector who visited the school on the 31st October latit:-Oid and New Testament, Catechism and Liturgy, and repetition very good Church history, reformation period, "excellent." The inspector also makes the following remarks It is always a pleasure to inspect this excellent school where master and scholars seem to :'e so deeply interested in and so well acquainted with their subjects. The school fully maintained its excellent character. The children iu addition to their proficiency in all the ordinary subjects which are presented for examination ia schools generally proved themselves to be acquainted with the reformation period of English Church history. It is an excellent school and Mr Stourton is to be heartily congratulated on the results of his con- scientious and energetic efforts.
WELSHPOOL TOWN COUNCIL.
WELSHPOOL TOWN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Thursday. Present: The Mayor (Councillor Shuker) in the chair, Councillors D Jones, W F Addie, E Wyke, W Humphreys, C T Pugh, J Pryce Jones, H Smith, T W Davies, and Dr Thomas, with the Town Clerk (Mr E L R Jones), the Medical Officer (Dr Marston), and other officials. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter had been received from Mr John Evans, secretary of the Montgomeryshire Agricultural Association, announcing that a meeting of the sub- scribers had passed a hearty vote of thanks to the Corporation for the use of the Suiithfield on the occasion of the annual show in September last.—A letter from the National Anti-Gambling League on the subject of street betting was referred to-the Bye-laws Committee.—A draft order of the Light Railway Commissioners was brought forward showing that powers were being asked for to em- power the Council to contribute a further sum towards the Lianfair Light Railway should it be necessary for the Company to seek additional assis- tance.—Mr Addin thought the increased Treasury grant must be a natter of congratulation to Welsh- pool aud the public generally (hear, hear). It seemed to him a very great thing to have been brought about. It would be necessary to raise more meney, and the amended ordor was simply a formal matter empowering the Council to do so. He felt sure that if the town were called upon they would show the same amount of generosity as at a former time. BEER-POISONING QUESTION. The Sanitary Committee reported that a letter had been received from the Local Government Board with regard to arsenic in beer, and it was referred to the Town Clerk and Medical Officei of Health to consider and report upon.—The Com- mittee requested the Corporation plumber (Mr Green) to submit to a future meeting the proposed new rules for the better management of the water supply and the fire brigade. With regard to Mr Green's application for ten days' holiday at Christ- mas, the Committee recommended that it be grafted, but adjourned for further consideration the question of payment of wages during that time. —A letter was read from Councillor T Simpson Jones calling attention to defective drainage in Gun_ ig Lane.—Mr Pryce Jones wished to call aLt, >1m to that also, and moved that it be at- ten. to.—The Surveyor (Mr George Snook) sain he water could be taken underneath a tioii, and into a drain behind. The Medical Ofli • L said that part of the .lane was in a vet., 'isgrace ful condition. The channel was no « tie! it was a regular cesspool. In bad wea t L- the water got on the steps of the houses. -1. >r 8 suggested that the matter be enquired into a committee of inspection, and an estimate ob' .:J.] of the prohable cost.-Mr Addie thought no lima should be lost in reporting. He moved that the estimate be prepared.—This was agreed to. -i, l'Gf;IJêél to the letter from the Local Govern- ment iioard, the Medical Officer said he had received no notification uf any cases of beer poisoning, nor t i- heard of any such cases from other medical men in the town. He did not know what the Council, wished to be done in the matter. It was a large undertaking to go into the analysis of food stuffs into which the poison might enter. He thought any suspicious cases would soon have been reported to him. He thought the best, plan was to wait until a suspicious case happened and then pro. ceed in the matter.—Mr Smith Wait until there's a death.—The Mayor remarked that prevention was better than cure.-The Medical Officer said proceedings had been taken in the large towns.— The matter then dropped, and the report was adopted. POULTRY AND BUTTER MARKET. The Markets Committee reported that with re- gard to the proposed covering in of the space in front of the poultry and butter market the Sur. veyor had been instructed to present an estimate of the cost at the next committee meeting. The tender of Mr J H Anderson for linoleum at 2s 5d per yard was recommended for acceptance. The Committee further recommended that the Dis- pensary Ball committae be granted the use of the Town Hall for their ball on the same terms as usual.—The report was adopted. THE LIGHTING OF THE TOWN. The Highways Committee reported that a letter had been received from Mr Jabez Barker offering 151\ for damage done to kerbing opposite the N & S Wales Bank. They recommended that applica. tion be made for JE1 7s Id, the cost of the damage. The committee also recommended that the question of supplying new lamps stand over for the present in order that they might report to a subsequent meeting of the Council. With regard to the ques- tion of the renaming of courts and passages, they recommended that a small committee visit the different places in question and report to the Coun- cil.—The Mayor thought the matter of new lamps had come before the committee several times. The idea was that a few lamps more Fhould be pro- vided. The matter would come forward again.— Mr Pugl, said Severn street was very badly lighted from the bridge, and he thought the matter should be taken in hand at once. He moved that a lamp be erected at the most convenient place.- Mr Wyke seconded, and the motion was carried.—The report was then adopted. FINANCE. The Finance Committee recommended for pay- ment as follows :-Borou,h fund account, C63 19a 6d, Urban sanitary, £ 271 9i1 lOd. rhe summary of receipts and payments for the last two months, shewed a credit balance of £ 915 10s 8d on the borough fund account, and a debit balance of R367 58 lid on the urban sanitary account. A letter with statement of account received from Mr John Hickman was read, claiming £3 6s 8d allowance in lieu of rent for fairs closed during swine fever. The committee recommended that the sum of £1 10s Od be allowed in full discharge. A statement of rents owing was laid before the committee, and the Clerk was instructed to make a second applica- tion for payment. A letter from Mr T A Basnett late collector of rates was read with reference to a deduction of X10 from his account. The committee after consdering the matter, and taking into con- sideration ihe minute of the Finance Committee of 8th May, 1896, recommended that the amount be allowed him. A statement of accounts owing for plumber's private repairs amounting toSlI 17a 3d is gone through, and the Clerk is reqested to apply again for payment, and threaten proceedings in default. The Collector reported that he had collected since his appointment rates, amounting to E901 odd.- The Mayor remarked that the borough fund account was in a very satisfactory condition, that of the urban sanitary was not so satisfactory. He further remarked that Mr Basnett's salary was increased some years ago as school attendance officer, and the proposal of the committee was in accordance with the agreement made, and they thought that the course proposed would be the most satisfactory way of ending the matter.-Witit respect to Mr Hickman's claim, the »>x-Mayor asked what would be doue if other auctioneers made application.—Mr Pugh thought it would be better to discuss the matter in committee. This was agreed tv.-The Mayor said he was sorry some payments were very much in arrear. Some had been asked for several times.—Mr Addie asked for a list of cases outstanding up to the present time. He would like to know how often they were sent out and what method was adopted when the work was done.—The Mayor said the bills were 3eut out quarterly.—Mr Addie thought it would be better to send them out r.ot as quarterly accounts, but when the work was done.-The report was then adopted. ALLOCATION OF GUARDIANS. Councillor Smith proposed the following resolu- tion :—" That it be a recommendation from this Council to the County Council of Montgomeryshire and the Forden Board of Guardians, or to whom it may concern, that for the purpose of the future election of six guardians to the said Union, to represent the parish of Welshpool, that the said guardians be allocated to the four wards (the same as the present members of the Council), and for an equitable representation of this parish, and to allocate the six guardians, thus:—Ward No 1 (otherwise Buttington Ward), 1 guardian No 2 (otherwise Castle Ward), 1 guardian; No 3 (other- wise Llanerchydol Ward), 1 guardian No 4 (otherwise Guilsfield Ward), 1 guardian. The other two guardians to represent two wards each. Wards Nos 1 and 3, Buttington and Llanerchydol (joint), 1 guardian; wards No 2 and 4, Castle and Guilsfield (joint), 1 guardian. Mr W Forrester Addie was of opinion that for Guardians to re- present two wards each would lead to confusion.— The Mayor thought they should come to some decision upon the matter, in readiness for the elec- tion in the spring.—After some discussion, the Mayor proposal as an ameudment that wards laud 2, and wards 3 and 4, be jointly represented by three Guardians respectivelv.-This was carried. ALTERATION OF MEETINGS. Councillor H Smith next, proposed that with the beginning of the new century the monthly meetings of the Council be held at 2-30 p.m., instead of 10 a.m., its heretofore, and that all committee meetings (nnless urgent) be held in the afternoon on the days and times convenient to their respective chair. men. He said he brought the motion forward because the duties of professional men and trades- men required attention more in the morning.— Councillor Pugh seconded, and the motion was sup- ported by Councillors Wyka and Addie, the latter suggesting perhaps four o'clock might be more agreeable. He thought it would facilitate the business of the Council to make the altera- tion. He suggested also that the Council should make proper provision for the Press. Further, that the council should have an attendance register kept, so that at the end of the year a re- cord of the attendance should be published. It seemed fair also that the attendance in committee should be made public as well hs that of members in Council.- On the motion of Councillor Pugh the hour of four was substituted for that of half-past two, and the motion was agreed to. WATER RATE. The seal of the Corporation was ordered to be affixed to the water rate.—The Council then went into-Committee. -+-
MACHYNLLETH COUNTY SCHOOL.
MACHYNLLETH COUNTY SCHOOL. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. This interesting event took place on Thursday at the Schools, the large room of which had been set apart and prettily decorated by the ladies of the school for the occasion. Owing to the inclement weather the attendance of outsiders was not so large as might have been expected. The members of the Governing Body who were present included the Rev D T Hughes, Messrs John Thomas, Daniel Howell, Edward Rees, R T Morgan, W S Jones, with Mr John Rowlands, clerk.- Mr Richard liees presided and he was supported by Mr Meyler, head-master, and Pro- fessor Anwyl, Aberystwyth.—The Chairman said that this was the sixth annual prize distribution, an i this was one of the most important, inasmuch as they had a larger number of prizes and certificates to give away than hitherto. At the end of the first term there were 12 pupils only, but now there were 79 (bear, hear). The reputation of the school was higher than ever and it held the best record in Wales. He was glad to see the country districts waking up, and the number of pupils increasing. He had beard it said that these schools were for the benefit of the town. Undoubtedly they had benefited the town, but they benefited the couutry also, for they had nearly all the bur- saries. Consequently they looked forward to a larger number coming from the country districts. —Mr Meyler said that he had to thank them for their presence that day under the circumstances of such inclement weather. Letters of apology for non-attendance had been received from Mrs Evans, Fronygog, Rov Lewis Richards, Eglwys Fach; Rev R Edwards. Cemmaes; Mr Ivor Jones, Corris; Mr Edward Jones, and Dr A 0 Davies. They had started a library in the school and the Marchione.-8 (D) of Londonderry had presented the school with the works of Dickeus, Scott and Thackeray (hear, hear). The report of Mr A M Bell, M.A., Oxford, Central Welsh Board examiner, bore out the opening statements of the chairman. He said that discipline and order were excellently sustained. The senior class was doing a difficult passage from the 6th Book of Virgil and seemed to appreciate its ueauty. The junior Latin class was well grounded Ü. grammar. In arithmetic pupils were taught to think for themselves; geography and nial-It-awing were intelligently taught, and in French pupilli were well advanced; singing was gone through with vigour. There were two tennis courts and two and a half acres of recreation ground Military drill vvas etijoyed aiid good Woilr was I done (hear, hear). The work of bringing out the upper boys was not done at the expense of the lower forms and he might say that the work of the school did not include the whole curriculum drawn up by the Central Welsh Board. In con- clusion he had to thank the Governors for the continued energy shown by them, the headmastets of the Primary Schools for their share in the work, to the parents of the children for the confidence shown by them in the teaching staff (hear, hear). THE PRIZE LIST. The prizes iitid certificates were then presented by Mrs Ffoulkes Jones and Mrs John Rowlands to the following:-Form VI, T W Phillips and Rd Hughes; Form V, Januett Davies, R J Humphreys, Percy Lewis, E R Vaughan, R R Morris; Form IV, R W Morgan, Margaret A Williams; Form III, Elwy ap Ifor, Gorouwy Davies, John Evans, John Edward Evans, Llewelyn M Jenkins, Hannah Mor- gan, Gwendoline LI Rowlands; Form II, Evan Jones, Charles E Owen, Phoebe Williams, Blodwen Roberts; Form I, John Ivor Jenkins, William Jones; extra prizes, T W Phillips, Rd Hughes, R J Humphreys, E R Vallghan; music prizes, Jannett Davies, Susie Jenkins drawing, Evan Milton Reese. Professor Anwyl said there was no school in the county to whose prize day he could attend with greater pleasure than this school (hear, hear). He r had taken great interest in the welfare of the school from the commencement. It was his lot to examine the school with the first year and two succeeding years. Since that time he had been a member of the executive committee of the Central Welsh Board, and he was therefore thoroughly familiar with the excellent work the school was doing. It was a school of which they were justly proud. A good school such as this had a far reach- ing influence, and he was quite sure that parents of children in that school were beginning to see things of which before they never dreamt, and a wholp vista was opening up before them of which hitherto they had no conception, the work of education was not to be carrried on in youth only, but should be carried on right throughout life. A good school moreover educated public meu and got them to turn their attention to educational matters, and there was an opinion that the education of the children of the community was of national concern. If a nation was to succeed in the modern world it knew that the children must be educated, and the education of the children was the education of the nation itself (hear, hear). He endorsed the words of the headmaster respecting the withdrawal of children from school prematurely. Let the children have plenty of time in school so that the influences of the school might soak into their minds, for unless the seed was sown in youth the harvest of true education could not be carried. There could be no greater cruelty than to withdraw children prematurely from school and he thought those lessons should be taken seriously to heart by all those concerned (hear, hear).—Rev Canon Trevor in proposing a vote of thanks to Professor Anwyl said that the education of the children was the chief factor in the supremacy of the country (hear, hear). There was a cry for technical education, but they must not go too fast, because they must have a proper literary foundation before dealing with technical education. The work of such schools must consist purely of th-s intellectual side, and he saw that the work falling upon the ministers of the gospel was becoming greater owing to this fact.— Mr Edward Rees seconded, and it was carried.— Other speakers included Rev D T Hughes, Mr Jenkins, N &P Bank; MrRGillart, Mr Hugh Davies Mr R Lloyd, Rev Williams, Rev DDarley Davies, Mr John Rowlands, solicitor, Mr J C Ashton, head- master, Board School.—Professor Anwyl briefly replied to the vote of thanks, and proposed a vote of thanks to the Cliaii-rriati.-Air W M Jones seconded, and it was carried. The Chairman having replied, Mr Meyler asked permission to refer to the excellent assistance given him by his col- leagues.—The school will re-assemble on January 22ud.— During the afternoon there were songs and music by the pupils.
LLANLLWCHAIARN.
LLANLLWCHAIARN. YOUNG MEN'S GuILD.-The meeting on Satur- day evening last took the form of a mock District Council Meeting. Several discussions took place and the meeting was adjourned until this evening.
CEMMAES.
CEMMAES. CORRECTION.-A slight error occurred in the re- port of the marriage of Miss J Jones, Red Lion InD, Machynlleth, to P.C. Caradog Tudor. In the list of presents it should be as follows: Mr and Mrs Sergt Hamer, Machynlleth, silver jam dish Mr and Mrs P.C. Hamer, Cemmaes, tea pot and moustache cup. » Although there are about three thousand men who have been unemployed for close upon a month from the Penrhyn slate quarries, it is noteworthy, as was remarked by a Bangor magistrate, at tje weekly sitting of the petty sessional court, that there was not. a single case from Bethesda, which is comprised in the division. The business was limited to a charge of drunkenness against a hawker from Conway, who should have made his thirtieth appearance, but failed to do so. A conference having for its object the settle- ment of the Penrhyn quarry dispute was concluded in London on Thursday afternoon. At the first sitting on Wednesday Mr Young, Lord Penrhyn's manager, put forward terms on behalf of his Lord. ship, who was not present himself, and the resuit of Thursday's meeting was the drafting of the terms agreed upon provisionally, copies of which will be posted to all the quarrymen with the re- quest that they should be returned with an ex- pression of the recipient's concurrence or dissent. The members of the conference seemed sanguine that a settlement was at last probable.
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ABERYSTWYTH DOG AND POULTRY…
ABERYSTWYTH DOG AND POULTRY SHOW. This annual event took place yesterday in the Market Hall. There were a large number of entries, and competition was keen. The addition of a dog section to the show brought together a number' of lovers of the canine tribe, and the exhibits included notable prize winners. The chairman of the committee was Mr Pryse, Aber- llolwyn, and he also shared with Mr R K Jenkins the work of the hon sees. The hon secretaries for the dead section were Messrs Rufus Williams and Tom Powell, and the treasurer Mr John Richards. POULTRY (OPEN.) Hamburghs, cock or hen, 1 D Warren Lewis, Car- marthen; 2 John Walters, Llanwrda; 3 Hay, Pembroke. Wyandotte (local), 1 W Copestake, Uttoxeter; 2 Richard Hughes, Llanilar; 3 Rees Williams, Llan- farian. Plymouth Rock, 1 J Brandon Smith, Welshpool; 2 W A Thomas, Pembroke; 2 D Jones, Llanfarian. Orpington, 1 and 3 Thomas Barrett, Llanpump- saint; 2 G Lewis, Hafod, Swansea. Langshan, 1 Samuel Jones, Llandyssil; 2 John Pryse, Aberystwyth; 3 R Rees, Aberllefenni. Minorcas, 1 T H Whitehouse, Walsall; 2 Thomas Hampton, Wolverhampton; 3 D Warren Lewis, Carmarthen. Leghorns, 1 and 3 Ernest C Simons, Pembroke; 2 Dd Jones, Croyddyn Castle, Lampeter. Game, any variety, 1 T H Edwards, Chirk; 2 Mrs Langley, Penarth; 3 B R Rowe, Porthcawl. Bantam, any variety, 1 and best in show, Mr Crudden, Liverpool; 2 T H Edwards, Chirk, and H Rees, Narbeth; 3 Mrs J Brandon Smith, Welshpool Dorking, 1 and 2 Charles Ford, Sketty, R.S.O.; 3 Reea Williams, Llanfihangel-ar-Arth, and Thomas Hay, Pembroke. Selling class, 1 Thomas Hay, Pembroke; 2 Geo Evans, Llanybyther; 3 D Williams, Llanybyther, and T Thomas, Llanybyther. Duck or drake, any variety, 1 an1 special, W Longton, Walton nr Stafford 2 J T Hughes, Llan- fihangel-ar-arth, Carmarthen; 3 Lewis T Lovedon Pryse, Aberllolwyn, and Mrs M B Broce, Bristol. Goose or Gander, 1 H W Pryse, Carmarthen and J R James, Peithyll 2 E L Jones, Taucasted 3 H W Pryse, Carmarthen. Turkeys, 1 Lewis, Lisburne Arny, Aberyst- wyth; 2 and 3 Lewis Williams, Abermaide. Cock or hen, any variety, 1 Miss Jones, Dolau; •2 Robert Roberts, BJaengader; 3 D Morgan, Aber- ystwyth and John Richards, Llanfarian. Pair pigeons, any variety, 1 J Walter Evans, Abery siwyth 2 Thomas Price, Shrewsbury, and H Rees, Narberth; 3 Miss Rosa Griffiths, Aberystwyth. Best canary, 1 D Lewis, Pembroke; 2 H Reee, Narberth 3 T Griiffths, Aberystwvth. Best Goldfinch, 1 W Lewis, Haverfordwest; 2 J Griffiths, Portland road 3 Mrs Evans, Penparke. Best Mule, P F Edwards, Shrewsbury; 2 R Morgan, Aberystwyth; 3 R D Lloyd, Aberystwyth. DOGS (OPEN). Collies, rough or smooth, 1 and special, H Rees, Narberth 2 Dr A Gordon Richardson, Rhayader; 3 J W Jones, Aberystwyth. Welsh Terriers, 1 and special, L Crabtree, Man- chester; 2 Hay, Pembroke; 3 D Lloyd Lewis, Aber- ystwyth. I Fox Terriers, rough, 1 and special, R Phiilipaon, Briertey 2 Lewis Pugh, Haverfordwest; 3 E A L Powell, Aberystwyth. Fox Terriers, smooth, 1 and special, A McDonald, Brierley; 2 L Cribtree, Manchester j 3 W Y How, I ell Thomas, Carmarthen. Spaniels, any variety, 1 L Crabtree, Manchester 2 Miss S Thomas, Haverfordwest, and J Williams, Criccieth. Setters and Pointers, 1 Tom Steadmafl, Dinas Ma wdd wy 2 F C Hignett, Manchester 3 J E Jones, Neath. Terriers, any other variety, 1 and 2 D E R Griffith, Machynlleth; 3 Harry Davies, Aber- ystwyth. Any variety dog or bitch, over 25 lbs (local), 1 T Steadman, Dinas Mawddwy 2 D E R Griffith, Machynlleth; 3 J W Jonea, Aberystwyth. Any variety dog or bitch, under 25 lbs (local), 1 D E R Griffith, Machynlleth; 2 Mrs E A L Powell, Aberystwyth; 3 Mrs W C Probin, Aber. ystwyth. BUTTER, CHEESE, POULTRY, &C. Cask, tub or crock of butter, 1 John Ellis, Pen- cwm 2 F R Roberts, Penwern. Basket of 31b fresh butter, 1 F R Roberts; 2 Mrs Jervis, Salem; 3 Miss Thomas, Rhiwarthen; 4 E Evans, Tanyrallt; 5 Mrs Ellis, Penwern. Welsh cheese, 1 Mrs Jones, Mocbfor; 2 and 3 Mrs Ellis, Pencwm. Dressed turkey, 1, 3 and special Lewis, Lis' burne Arms 2 John Jenkins, Frongoch. Dressed goose, 1 Jones, Moelfas; 2 Mrs Ed- wards, Nantsiriol; 3 and 4 J Jenkins. Pair dressed fowls, 1 Mrs Edwards, 2 —Soberts, Tanyfoel; 3 — Jenkins, Borel ucha; 4 Mrs Jones, Pencefn. Pair Dressed Ducks, 1 Roberts, Blaengader; 2 J Jenkins, 3 Margaret Jones, Figure Four. Basket dozen eggs, 1 Mrs Magor, 2 Mrs Colville, 3 Mrs Jones, 4 Mrs James, Bangor cottage. Special class: Trussed turkey or goose (confined to the 35 miles radius) 1 John Jenkins, 2 Lewis Williams, Abermaide. Open class: Trussed turkey or goose (no limit), 1 Johii Jenkins, Frongoch.
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v. 44 sea R. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTENANT-COLONEL E. PRYCE-JONES, M.P., Command'ng. Headquarters, Newtown, 22nd December, 1900. GAZETTE. The following extracts from the London Gazette are published for information:— 5th Volunteer Battalion the South Wales Borderers: Lieut J R Ainsworth Davis to be Captain; dated 12/12/00. Major-Genera! H J Degacher, C.B., to be Colonel vice Major-General and Honorary Lieut- General R T Glyn, C.B., C.M.G., deceased; dated 22/11/00. MUSKETRY.—The following is the figure of merit of the Brigade for 1900 :—Annual course; 3rd V.B. South Wales Borderers, 152; 1st V.B., 149; 5th V.B. and 4th V. B., 142 and 2nd V.B., 138. Special course in camp: 1st T.B., 168; 5th V.B., 135; 4th V.B., 127; 3rd V.B., 110; and 2nd V.B., 104. Recruits: 3rd V.B., 107; 5th V.B., 105; 1st V.B., 103; 4th V.B.. 100 and 2nd V.B., 87. HONORARY MEMBERS. The following are admitted honorary members of the Corps :—Rev D T Hughes and Mr D C Davies at Machynlletb, and Mr Archibald Bellis at Newtown. ENROLMENT. The undermentioned having been enrolled at Machynlleth is taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to D Co, and allotted Regimental No 949, Richard Hughes. STRUCK OFF.—The undermentioned are struck off the strength of the Battalion-: ,No 858 Bugler Banner, A Co; 500 Bugler Downing and 534 Pte Lucas (Montgomery), B Co; 105 Cyclist Turner and 733 Pte Lawton, C Co. CYCLISTS.—Any member of C Co desirous of joining the Welshpool sub-section should apply to the Adjutant. By Order, C WALKER, Captain, Adjutant 5th V.B. South Wales Borderers. NOTICE. Found in the Recreation Room at headquarters a bunch of keys. The owner may have them on application to the Adjutant. 9
MOCHDRE.
MOCHDRE. CONCERT. On Thursday week a concert was given at the National School, the proceeds being given to the School Fund. Mr Frank Jones, New- town, was the couductor, and provided for his hearers a musical treat, the ladies and gentle- men who contributed to the programme being the Misses Humphreys, Pryce, and A Inglis, Messrs Frank Jones Morgan, C Owen, E Davies, and F Morris. The gramophone wes entrusted to the Rev T Enoch, aud hearty thanks were accorded Mr Evan Humphreys for the loan of it. The Rev G D Roberts gave a capital skit on The Motor Car which was received with applause, whilst Mr Downing's The're all fine Kirls" convulsed every one with laughter. In response to a determined encore he sang I'm the doctor." A hearty vote of thanks having been accorded to the ladies and gentleineu for their gratuitous services, the enter- tainment concluded by the audience singing the National Anthem."
BUTTINGTON.
BUTTINGTON. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE.—Mrs Brandon.Smith has generously given this week 3 cwt. of caals and one packet of tea, each to 42 of the poor of the parish.—Lord Powis has also given the accustomed gifts of coals to the needy parishioners.—The old plygain is going to be revived in this Parish. Carols and anthems will be sung at the 7 a.m. service at All Saints on Christmas morning, and at Trewern at 9 a.m.
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PREACHERS FOR TO-MORROW. ABERYSTWYTH.— S.S. Alictinel's aiid All ADgelb' Parish Church, 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. St. Mary's (Welsh), 11 a.m. and 6.o0 p.m. Holy Ti inity Chuich, near liaiiway Sia;;ion, 11 a.m., and 6.30 I' p.m. Presbyterian Chprch, Bath s^.eet, 11 a.m. t<nd 6 p.m. English Bap. ist Church, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Shiloh Chapel, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. NEWTOWN.—Llanllwchaiaru, 11 a.m. aud 3 p.m. All Saints', 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. English Calvinistic Methodist, Crescent, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev Elias Jones. Primitive Methodist, Park Street, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. English Congregational, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rer J Hugh Edwards. Wealeyan, 10.30a.m. and 6 p.m. Baptist, 10.30 a.m. up4 6 p.m., Rev T E Williams. MoNTGOMRjiif.N*— St Nicholas, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Uev E W Brown. Presby teri^u 10, a.m. and Ó p.m., Rev J Davies. Wesleyaa, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr W C Black, frovidepee. Baptist. 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m, v GA&THM?L (Providence).—Wesieyan, 16.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Mr J P Jones, Welshpool. BERRIEW.—Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m., 2.30 (Welsh) aiid 6.30 p.m., Rev J Prothero. Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m. and 6.15 p.m., Mr R W Carter, Montgomery. CHURCHSTOKE.—Weeleyan, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr G Crowe, Welshpool. WELSHPOOL.— Wesleyan, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev J D Bisbrown, Montgomery. Presbyterian, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev Evan Evans, Tabernacle. Congregational Church, 11 a.m. and 6-30 p.m., Rev D B Evans, pastor. Baptist, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev T Rowson, pastor. Primitive Methodist, 11 a.m., Mr James Henley, Bank Farm, Welshpool, and 6-30 p.m., Mr F Griffiths, Middle- town. Welsh Independent, High Street, 10.30 h.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev D Morgan, pastor. DEEP CUTTING (Pool Quay). Wesleyan, 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev J V Sutton, Welshpool. LLANTMYNECH. Presbyterian Church, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev G 0 Evans. A] IDDLFTOWN. Wesleyan Church, 10-30 a.m., and 6-30 p.m., Supply. OSWESTRY.-St Oswald's. 11 a.m., 3-15 p.m. and 6.30 Holy Trinity, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Christ Chuich, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30p.m. The School Chapel, Upper Brook Street, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Holy Trinity Mission Room, 8 a.m. and 7 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 J Verrier Jones, Rhyl. Seion Chapel, Croesoswallt, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev H E Griffith, M.A. Wesleyan Methodist, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Hermon Chapel, 10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. St. David's Welsh Church, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. English Wesleyan, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Primitive Methodist, 10.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.
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+ MACHYNLLETH. TO-DAY'S TEAM.—The following eleven will re- present the town club- in their match with Newtown at that place: Goal, Morgan; backs, Owen Morris and W Evans: half-backs, J 0 Holt, R Humphreys and Edwards forwards, J Edwards, R Hughes. R Humphreys, D Morgan, and W Vaughan. Lines- man, Mr D Jones. VOLUNTEERS' PRIZE DAY.-On Boxing Day the Volunteers will have a shooting competition at the Rifle Range. A large number of prizes have been generously given by the tradesmen of the town and the winners will have them presented to them on the following Friday evening. QUEEN'S CROCOLATLP.-MR Sadlier, Glyndwr Arms, has safely received from his brother in the 19th Hussars, now at the front, a box of the Queen's chocolate with the contents intact.
. FORTHCOMING EVENTS.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS. DECEMBER. 22 Machynlleth Christmas Market, 22 Llanfair Christmas Market, 24 Newtown Monthly Fair for all kinds of Stock, 25 Grand Evening Concert at the Town Hall, Machynlleth, 26 Welshpool United Lodge (I.O.G.T.) Annual Christmas Party in the Assembly Room, Town Hall (Invitation), 26 Oswestry Markets, 26 Annual Christmas Party at Montgomery, 28 Montgomeryshire Infirmary Ball at Newtown, 28 & 29, Shrewsbury Horse Sales by Messrs Wm. Hall, Wateridge and Owen, 31 Miss Violet Lisle's Company at the Royal Pier Pavilion, Aberystwyth. JANUARY. 1 Montgomery Working Men's Conservative Club Annual Dance, 3 Montgomeryshire Quarter Sessions at Welshpool 4 Dispensary Ball in the Town Hall, Welshpool, 10 Conservative Club Supper in the Town Hall, Welshpool, 14 Sale of Freehold Estate at the Talbot Hotel, Aberystwyth, by Mr J E James, 15 Mr T Maldwvn Price's Annual Concert at the Town Hall, Welshpool, 18 Primrose League Social Evening at the Publio Hall, Newtown, 24 Social Evening of the Powis Habitation of the Primrose League in the Town Hall, Welshpool. MARCH. 6 Llanidloes District Ploughing Matches at Llan. gurig.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES 8f DEA THB DEATH. FoRBFS.-On December 14, at The Cottage, Welsh. pool, Cosmo Gordon Forbes (late of Nantcribba Hall), aged 80.
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