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- THE FAITHFUL FEW.
THE FAITHFUL FEW. Annual Assembly of Welshpool Primrose Leaguers. I Vacant Chairs and Brave Statistics. Captain Mytton's Jeremiad. According to official returns, the Powis Habitation of the Primrose League now consists of 15 knights," 12 dames," and 683 associates," a grand total of 710. During 1908 1 "knight," 1" dame," and no fewer than 68 associates were enrolled, but, as in past years, the Council Chamber was considered ample to accommodate I the yearly meeting of this organization last Friday night. The seating preparations consisted of fourteen chairs upholstered in leather, and 66 common or cane-bottomed chairs. This meeting had been given plenty of publicity in the town by means of handbills printed in true blue colour. These had been duly posted up in the windows of those shopkeepers and licensed victuallers who are apparently enthusiastic over the Primrose League as an upholder of the Constitution, of the Empire, and of Religion." 8 p.m. was the advertized hour of assembling, and long before then Mrs M. Sbuker, the indefati- gable honorary secretary, was present to superin- tend the arrangements with her customary zeal. At five minutes to eight Captain D. H. Mytton's carriage stopped opposite the Town Hall, and whilst his coachman drove down to the Royal Oak yard, the veteran Squire of Garth mounted the staircase and joined the Secretary, who submitted her annual report for his approval. They were joined sooner or later by Mr Charles Shuker, Mrs and Miss Violet Rider (Conservative Club), Miss Ife,Grath, Mrs Roper, Mr and Mrs Forrester Addie (Powis Castle Park), Mrs Samuel Manford, Miss Parry (Mansion House), Miss Alice Roberts (High-street), Mr and Mrs Hibbott, Mrs McKenzie, Mr William Thomas (Raven-street), Mr William Edwards (out-porter), Mr and Mrs John Evans (Sunville), and Mr Samuel Manford. A score of members thus attended, filling one chair out of every four. Of the 680 WHO WERE ABSENT, Colonel E. Pryce-Jones (the Conservative candi- date for Montgomery Boroughs), Mr T. A. Bennett (The Cottage), Mr G. R. D. Harrison and Miss Harrison (Fronllwyd), had sent letters regretting inability to attend. In years gone by the yearly meeting of the Powis Habitation, adorned with a blue and gold banner, was a thing of beauty in itself, while the proceedings formed a joy for ever to Express readers. But four years ago the dazzling search- light of publicity caused a mild sensation amongst the local regiment of that army, which wages a holy war upon Radicalism and Socialism. The Treasurer's report showed that whilst 30 cc knihts" and" dames" had subscribed during the year X4 19a, an average of 3s 3d, the 586 men and women, who formed the rank and file, only paid altogether X5 lls, an average levy of 2ld Per head. In fact, the crisis inspired the following dialogue, which was destined to become historic Dame No. 1: Can anyone propose anything to benefit the cauae and raise the enthusiasm F There is nothing done. It just goes on Dame No. 2: Yes. Isn't it awful ? And thefollowing year, when a startling confession was made by the Earl of Powis that the Primrose League is at a discount from the Welsh National standpoint, it became necessary to keep such skeletons locked up in the family cupboard. Henceforth the annual meetings were private, and the giiety of nations suffered thereby. So last Friday no pressmen were admitted to the yearly conference in their professional capacity. Of course, if a journalist happened to be also a Primrose Leaguer, well, he could not be denied admisssion. But, greatest loss of all, Mr Herbert Carey, provincial secretary of the Primrose League for North Wales and the North of Eng- land was missing. No public meeting" this year followed the "business meeting." But great as the disappointment must have been, the absence was excusable. On May 26th, 1908, Mr Carey had told them that he had nearly 300 Habitations under his supervision. So, perhaps, Welshpool's turn had not yet come around on June 3rd, 1909. Including holidays, there are but 313 secular days in the year, and, although the work be religious," yet the Primrose League has not yet begun to hold Sunday meetings. But Mr Carey, none the less, was missed, as well as missing, last Friday night. From the man-in-the-street's point of view it was by no means uninteresting to note the prominent local Conservatives who walked up or down the road without glancing at the Town Hall door, which was to them open wide. Welshpool working men also, sturdy representa- tives of the humble associates," also PASSED BY ON THE OTHER SIDE. Boys and girls peeped in at the entrance curiously. Last year Mr Carey hinted that the Powis Habit- ation should form a Juvenile Branch at Welsh- pool, and they would find that "the children have more enthusiasm than you have!" But the little lads and lasses were not needed in the Town Hall, and they ran away to play. Viewed from Broad- street, the Council Chamber windows, that were lit up, suggested an idea as apathetic as it was indefinite that, There's something on in the Town Hall." About half-past eight the advent of the Garth coachman outside the Town Hall door suggested to the bystanders that Captain Mytton's in town Next to attract notice was the honorary Treasurer of the Powis Habitation himself, who came down the High-street pave- ment and disappeared into the Town Hall at a quarter to nine. The last arrival was he at the annual meeting. Just after nine o'clock the Garth retainer was again in dutiful attendance outside the Town Hall. He had but a few minutes to wait, for at ten minutes past the hour the annual meeting of the Powis Habitation for 1909 was over. It needed no Sherlock Holmes to guess this fact, as the Ruling Councillor's coachman sprinted down Broad-street towards the Royal Oak to get ready. The faithful band came out on the street one by one or two by two and scattered homewards in various directions. The Captain walked medita- tively down the street. The programme of the business meeting included no refreshments, no cheap dance, and accordingly only a score of Poolonians had been ABLE TO SPARE AN HOUR to assist in upholding the Constitution, the Empire and Religion." Oh, the times Oh, the manners I" • ( The official report of the proceedings in the Council Chamber states that the financial < statement, which was adopted, showed a balance in hand of £32 9s 9d, which was regarded as being satisfactory." The only 1 other financial sidelight appears in the Hon. < Secretary's report, which records that the social evening held in the Town Hall on October 23rd was a great success,—" Several ladies and gentlemen gave their assistance as well as food, so that we were able to save £ 7 16s 4 £ d after paying all expenses." In addition to the statistics which are quoted above, the report also records that last year one of the Welshpool associates had retired from the League, six had not paid their "tribute," and 27 had left the neighbourhood. Mrs Shuker's report of the Habitation s work chronicles that public meetings were Tield on two consecutive eveqings last March, at Buttington and Guilsfield, Mr Shuker giving an address at both places on Our Empire." Both Captain Mytton, who presided, and Mr Forrester Addie panegyrized Mrs Shuker for her work. Then Mr Shuker, who, together with Mrs Shuker, went as a dele- gate to the recent Primrose League meetings in London, gave an account of those pro- ceedings, and related how the Primrose League is doing good work" and increasing very rapidly in membership. An interesting local instance of t RECRUITING ENTHUSIASM I was reported. Out of the 68 new members who entered the Powis fold last year 48 had been enrolled by Mrs Ryder. The meeting then decided that she, together with Mrs Shuker, be recommended to the Grand Council for further distinctions." The Habitation officers were re-elected:— Ruling Councillor, Captain Mytton; Dame President (with whom a vote of sympathy was also passed on account of her indisposi- tion), Mrs Mytton; Hon. Treas., Mr Samuel Manford; Hon. Secretary, Mrs M. Shuker. The meeting added Mr Hibbott, a Powysland workingman, to the Executive Committee. This action was in harmony with another hint which Mr Carey had given last year in the following words:- We, or moat of us, who belong to possibly a more fortunate element in the population, certainly have political connections that are not likely to be altered. Our votes are quite secure. The people we want to get at are the working men." and you have done a very desirable thing in taking steps to have members of the working classes on the Executive. Mr John Evans was thanked for auditing the accounts, and also Captain Mytton for presiding. The Ruling Councillor then rose to the occasion, and is stated to have spoken with characteristic vigour, despite the de- pressing presence of sixty empty chairs that cumbered the Council Chamber. Addressing his twenty listeners, the Squire of Garth said he was sure there was not a person in the room who did not agree that the Govern- ment had done, financially and contitution- ally, as badly as any Government that had been in power. The Government's proposals were cruel in the extreme. The Captain, who owns over 4,000 acres of Montgomeryshire land, declared that the Government were trying to turn all the landowners out of existence! He also told his listeners that the principal historic places" in the country were kept in order at great expense, and employed a large amount of labour. The official report of the speech does not show that the speaker laboured the point to show clearly who are burdened ultimately with the expense of maintaining such CASTLES, HALLS, AND ABBEYS. But the Captain passed on to refer to the Holbein picture, "which, a nobleman, see- ing, he supposed, that the death duties would come too heavily on him, had decided to sell!" Without apparently explaining how a dead man can feel the burden of even a 15 per cent. death duty., the Captain observed that only that day they had had the news that a gentleman had put down £ 40,000, and so saved the picture from going out of the country. The moral drawn from this incident was that it is a great advan- tage to England that there are some rich men." It was apparently not considered necessary to balance against this advantage the slight disadvantage to England aoid Wales of having so many millions of people who are correspondingly poor. The ideas of the Government, said the Cap- tain, were good, but their action were bad. For instance, no one thought that the Pen- sions Act was not a good thing. But it was so crude and so badly thought out, without a single provision for paying the people, that the consequence was that many people who had money in the bank—some as much as £ 1,000—who really did not need the pension, had got it, and in Ireland the greater part of the population seemed to be over 70 years of age (laughter). The country, continued the Captain, showed that they hated the Govern- ment. But the Government had such an enormous majority in Parliament that they had decided to send a circular to all the members on their own side giving half of them a fortnight's holiday at a time. That was done to tire out the Opposition, and he thought it was a very unfair way of doing things. The Captain added that he would not refer to the Disestablishment Bill that night, but he thought that a more dishonest measure had never been brought in by anyone.
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Welsh Independent1 Festival at Llanbrynmair. The third annual choral festival and Scriptural examinations held under the auspices of the Welsh Independent Churches in South Mont- gomeryshire was held on Thursday in the Old Chapel, Llanbrynmair (made ever memorable to Welsh Nonconformity by the inestimable services rendered to the cause by the brothers Roberts, S.R." and J.R. in the middle and latter part of the last century). The committee had been fortunate enough to secure the services of Mr Harry Evans, F.R.C.O (Liverpool), as conductor, and the different churches did their duty well in sending their contingents of choristers and others to the Cymanfa. The churches represented were Llanwnog, Carno, Llanidloes, Pencoed, Newtown, Glanhafren, and Llanbrynmair. The afternoon meeting commenced punctually i at two o'clock, under the presidency of Mr Tom Matthews, Carno, when the chapel was crowded. The introductory services were rendered by Rev G. Griffith, Newtown. The Chairman made a brief opening speech, explaining the objects of the festival, and appealing to the large audience to be as attentive as possible to the Conductor, and to give the choristers every opportunity to do themselves justice. The first tune chosen by Mr Evans was Baner yr Oen," which was admirably rendered, and gave a foretaste of what was to follow. The other tunes were Lleisiau Plant," Rwy'n Dy garu," Gerontius," Mawl y Tymhorau," Hyfrydwch," and" Dring i fyny." There is no doubt that the latter was one of the favourites, and was repeated time after time. Mr D. W. Lewis's anthem, Dysg i mi Dy lwybrau," was beautifully rendered, the sopranos especially distinguishing themselves in the fuguing passages, and their lead being well responded to by the other parts, although it was noticeable that the contraltos were rather weak. During the afternoon the children recited the Ten Commandments," and portions of the 17th and 20th chapters of 1. Samuel, and catechised (in English) by Rev Rees Jones, Llanidloes, and (in Welsh) by Rev G. Griffith, Newtown. During the interval a capital tea was partaken of in the adjoining Schoolroom, provided by the ladies belonging to the local church. The evening meeting began punctually at 5-45, but long before this the large building was packed to overflowing, and scores had to remain outside and listen through the open doors and windows. Mr Charles Benbow, Llanidloes presided, and briefly referred to the numerous Cymanfas which he had attended since the days of the late Mr Edward Stephens (Tanymarian). The singing at this meeting reached a high standard, and several times received high encomiums from the Conductor. The tunes sung were :—" Dring i fyny," "Voelallt," "Maine," "Commonwealth," Ebenezer," Maesyfed," Tangnefedd," and Catherine," together with the anthems, Dysg i mi Dy lwybrau," and" Pwy yw y rhai hyn ? (Syr John Stainer). The singing was most enthusiastic and hearty, and the Conductor said he hoped the congregation would take some of the enthusiasm home with them. At the evening meeting prizes and certificates were distributed by Mr John Williams, Carno, to the successful candidates in the Scriptural examinations held in connection with the Sunday Schools of the districtClass IV: Equal first, Messrs Edward Owen, Llanwnog, Edward Hughes, Newtown, D. T. Richards, Carno, and John W. Daniels, Llanbrynmair, 70 marks each 2nd, Mr Thomas Richards, Llanwnog, 52. Class III' 1st, Miss Annie Amelia Rees, Newtown, 70 2nd, Miss Emily Daniels, Llanbrynmair. Class II: 1st, Miss Irene Rees, Newtown, 70; 2nd. Master Jonathan Evans, Carno; 3rd, Master William C. Rees, Llanidloes. Tonic solfa certificates were distributed to the successful candidates by Mr Richard Rees, Newtown. We must not forget to mention that most of the labour preparatory to the Cymanfa fell upon the Executive Committee, who spared no effort to make the gathering a F,uccess, the chairman being the Rev G. Griffith, Newtown secretary, Mr T. Bowen Evans, Carno; and Treasurer, Mr John Breese, Glanhanog, Carno. Messrs Richard Benbow, Llanidloes, and J. W. Daniels, Llanidloes, most capably shared the duties at the. organ. Mr Tom Matthews was th" examiner for the tonic sol-fa certificates, whilst the duties of dpputv. conductor were well carried out by Mr D. Owen, Llanbrynmair.
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AT the suggestion of the Rev D. E. Rowlands, the Forden Board of Guardians appointed a com- mittee last Wednesday to report on the arrange- ment for coping with an outbreak of fire in the workhouse. IT will be seen frcm our advertising columns that entries for Messrs Frank Lloyd and Sons quarterly sales in the North Wales Repository, Wrexham, close by next Monday's post. The sales, which extend over four days, commence on Tuesday, June 16th, with harness horses and hunters; on Wednesday, June 16th, hackneys, show horses, cobs and ponies are to be sold. Thursday and Friday, the last two days of the sale being reserved for waggon, lurry, van and young horses.
JNBWTOWN
JNBWTOWN HARRY JONES, 5, Kerry-road, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Tobacconist, and Fruiterer. THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS in Millinery specially selected in London. Newest shades and shapes at MISSES GOODWIN. 7, Market-street. Advt. COAL AND LimE.-If you want good quality Coal at reasonable prices, either in truck or cart loads, or in cwt. sacks, try JOHN SMOUT, No. 13, Canal Wharf, Newtown. fAdvt. MR. T. MALDWTN PRICE, R.A.M., visits Newtown on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Lessons given in Singing, Pianoforte, Violin, and 'Cello. He may be seen at Mr Fvan Bebb's, Broad- street, or Salop-road, Welshpool. PARENTS PLEASE NOTim.-A pure sweet gives not only pleasure, but also nourishment to grow- ing children. All the ingredients used in making Ann Taylor's Everton Toffee are pure and whole- some. It is as nourishing as it is delicious. IF YOU have a bad cough and a good shilling you can part company with both by purchasing a bottJA of Owen's Cough Elixir, a never failing remedy. Prepared and sold only by F. J. Nash, M.f.o., CheuiiMj, Broad-street, Newtown.—Advt. F. J. NASH, M.P.S., Chemist, Optician, 43' Brood-street, Newtown, attends from 8-30 a.m until 7 p.m. daily at the above address, and will test your sight free of charge. Eyeglasses and spectacles of every description kept in stock. Oculist prescriptions a speciality.—Advt. A WORD FOR MEN ONLC.-WO are now showing for the Spring Trade special lines in Men's and boys' Suits, well-cut, and Up-to-Date Patterns. A Choice Selection of Hats, Ties, Collars. Shirts, etc., Odd Garments, and Workmen's Clothing at right prices, at David Lewis, London House, Newtown. HOUSK FURNISHINGS.—When you are about to furnish/call at E. H. MORGAN'S Furniture Ware- house, Long Bridge. The largest premises and largest stock in the county. Well-made, and guaranteed goods, all goods at lowest prices, and I carriage paid. See the new sanitary mattress Agent for Goss & Doulton china. [ADVT J. CROFT LEWIS has been appointed sole agent in the district by Messrs Wheatley and Bates, Sheffield, for their noted old style brewed Ginger Beer, sold in any quantity at Is per gallon, a most refreshing beverage and non-intoxicating.—47, Broad-street Newtown.—[Advt. Ox Wednesday evening the Newtown Cycling Club had a pleasant run to Llandyssil under the captaincy of Mr R. T. Rowlands. GOLF—The May Bogey competition resumed as follows: Division I., Mr Ernest Pryce-Jones (all square); division II., Mr W. H. RIg (4 ^MARKET PRICES.—Chickens. 6/- to 7/- per couple; fowls, 4/- to 4/6; eggs, 18 a 1/ butter, lOdto lid per lb.; rabbits, 8d to 9d each; beef. 6".1 to 7d per lb; veal, 8d to 9d; mutton, Sd to Sid; lamb, 9d to 9d; pork, 5d to 5&d. PERSONAL.—At Newtown School Managers on Friday the resignation of Miss C. L. Edwards, headmistress of Penygloddfa Infants School was accepted with regret, the Chairman remarking that the cause ot resignation was due to Miss Edwards taking a partner. CRICKET.—Abermulev. Newtown County School. Played at Abermule on Saturday. County School made 100 (1. O. Thomas 35, R. E. Morris 11, H. Williams not out 24, R. Williams 11); Abermule replied with 82 (A. Lucas 44). For the School 1. 0. Thomas took seven wickets for 17 runs. AT the great Disestablishment Convention, beld at Newtown last month, the members of th- Liberal Social Council most considerately arranged for tea to be provided for the hundreds of dele- gates who attended from all parts of the county. This welcome "social" was greatly appreciated and the ladies were heartily thanked for their attention to the comforts of the visitors. SCHOOL MANAGERS.—At Friday's meeting Mr R. Phillips was re-appointed chairman for the ensuing year, and the Rev T. E. Williams vice- chairman. A letter was read from Mr Llewelyn Phillips stating that the plot of ground selected for the gardening was unsuitable, and recommend- ing the Managers to secure another plot. The correspondent (Mr F. Bennett-Lloyd) was asked to be on the look out for a suitable piece of land. A letter was read from the Co.operatiue Society applying for the use of the Penygloddfa School to form a procession on the occasion of the Children's Gala Day. This was granted. BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The anniversary services were held yesterday, and were from every point a thorough success. The capacious edifice being well filled in the morning and aftornoon, whilst at the evening service the building was packed with a great crowd, which apparently en- joyod the varied programme of sweet solos, beau- tiful selections, martial marches, and gems of Blocution. The large choir of two hundred voices had been wonderfully trained by the conductor, Mr J. H. Humphreys, and the children s efforts showed the patience and zeal which must have been put forward by him to get the singing to such a pitch of excellence, the anniversary being (if not finer) as fine as any of its predecessors Mrs. Astley had complete control of the organ, her accompaniments being delightful. The pastor gave a neat discourse in the morning for the benefit of his young hearers, and will long bw remembered by them. As is usual at these annual services an effort was made to raise the sum of X100 towards the funds of the Church and Sunday School, and although the figure set is a high one, the Pastor announced that the collec- tions amounted to .£100 9s. 9d. THE LATE MRS W. F. THOMAS.-The funeral of Mrs Thomas took place (as brieflyann-ounced last week) on May 29th, the place of interment being Kensal Green Cemetery. The ceremony was a private one, only relatives and members uf the family being present. Amongst the beautiful tributes of esteem and affection sent in, were those by the following Husband Parker and David (sons); Rita, Edith, and. Hilda (daughters); Fred and Edith (sou and daughter-in-law) Fred and Gertie (daughter and son-in-law) Mr E. Menlove Mr and Mrs Neville Stevens; Mrs Wm Baxter and Edith Grace Fortune and bovs Mrs M. A. Williams and sons; Dr J. D. Ellis Wiiliams Mrs A Williams and daughters; Mrs Wm. Parker, Welshpool; Mr and Mrs John Jarvis; Mr and Mrs Griffith Williams, Sir Pryca and Lady Pryce-Jones Mrs Mappin and Joe Mr and Mra Newell Humphreys; Mr and Mrs Evau Humphreys; Mrs Wolfenden and Phyllis; Miss Gwen Wood; Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan, Brad- ford Mr and Mrs John Wicks and family Mrs E. T. William-, and family; Mrs Richard Parry; Mr and Mrs Alex Séfi; Mr W. H. Lambert and Bertha; Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hughes and family Mrs Meredith and Daisy; Mr and Mrs Ritchie Mrs Cordner James, and others. On Sunday, the Rev R. Evavi Jones, vicar of Llanllwchaiarn, made sympathetic allusion to the sad event at the morning service, and the "Dead March." from Saul was played. FOR NEXT SATURDAY.—The anniversary of Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones' knighthood will be celebrated in regal style next Saturday by the R.W.W. annual fete, and for the day Newtown will, no doubt, be the Mecca of a host of followers of sport and musical devo- tees. The event, which has assumed national importance and brought the name of New- town to places where it had previously been unheard of, will in all probability command a greater patronage than even previous years. The programme contains all the essential features of the splendid fete days of recent years, and there are a few innova- tions which will help to vary it a little. Dancing has once more been resuscitated, and two special and entirely novel decorated cycle parades should attract attention. Al- ready the best brags bands in the Kingdom have signified their intention of entering the musicaf arena, amongst, them being the celebrated Wingates combination, which Y\MN'C>< fl. wonderful record of achieve- .l-'V.JO\JIJU" ments. The best choirs from North Wales' South Wales, and the Northern counties of England, will compete in the marquee on the grounds. A tenor and bass duett is a new feature among the musical events, and this will lend a most welcome variety to the choral competitions. The sports programme will be conducted on a prinfl <Tnlp and we confidently anticipate that the amphitheatre of the Recreation Ground will again be thronged with excited spectators and shouting supporters, many of whom have travelled scores of miles to see their favourites win. The value of prizes offered rises automatically every year, and thfs vear over £ 350 will be the reward of successful competitors. Everything appears to he propitious, and as, with the exception of Mr F. P. Keay, the vast undertaking is under virtually the same management as previous years, a successful gathering is practically assured.. We trust that the attendance will constitute another record.
LLANIDLOES.
LLANIDLOES. MARKET PRICES.—Saturday's market was rather small. The prices were: Butter, lid to 1/- per lb eggs, 16 for 1/ fowls, 4/6 per couple; ducks, 5/6 potatoes, 3/3 per cwt. ACCIDENT.- Weare glad to be able to state that Mrs Wm. George, of Gianclywedog, who sustained an injured leg through slipping on a piece of banana skin at Aberystwyth on Monday last is progressing rapidly towards recovery. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Mr Thomas Jerman, of Tymawr Farm, who passed away at his residence on Sunday last at the age of 74, after a somewhat pro- longed illness. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Wednesday last, the place of interment being Dolhafren Cemetery. FUNERALS.—The funeral of the late Dr J. H. Williams, Green Villa, took place on Monday afternoon at Dolhafren Cemetery. The Rev Evans, English C.M. minister, officiated at the house, and the Rev T. P. Rhys at the graveside. A large number of beautiful wreaths were sent.-The funeral of the late Mr David Davies, Cwm, took place on Monday afternoon, the place of interment being New Chapel Cemetery. The Rev J. Lloyd Thomas officiated. MR. LLOYD GEORGE AT LLANIDLOES.—The Chancellor of the Exchequer arrived in Llanidloes by motor car shortly after one o'clock on Wednesday afternoon on his way to South Wales. He was accompanied by Mrs Lloyd George. The news of his arrival soon spread about the town, and in a very short time a crowd of interested persons gathered around the Trewythen Hotel, where the distinguished visitors lunched. Mr Lloyd George afterwards conversed and shook hands with several of those gathered round. Before continuing his journey he paid a journey to Dr Walter Davies (brother of Mrs Tom Ellis) at Abernant, whither he was followed by a large number. Several of the old-age pensioners took the opportunity of thanking Mr Lloyd George for the old-age pensions. He left the town about three o clock, being cheered by the onlookers on his way through the town. A GOVERNOR RESIGNS.—Mr Gwilym Ed- munds presided over the monthly meeting of the County School Governors, held at the County School, on Tuesday, when there were present Mrs Williams, Messrs William Bowen, Edward Bowen, and Savage, I together with the Clerk (Mr Spencer) and the Head Master (Mr Horsfall Turner). At the last meeting the Clerk reported a vacancy on the local body in consequence of the absence for twelve months of Mr E. Jones late of LIanidldes. He was instructed to write Mr Jones on the matter, and Mr Jones had replied, stating that he was sorry he had not been able to attend the meet- ings, in consequence of which his seat must become vacant. He thanked the governors sincerely for their courtesy and kindness to him recently. He would do everything he could to advance the interests of the school. The Clerk was instructed to carry out the necessary arrangements to represent the parent on the governors in place of Mr Jones.-The Higher Education Sub-Com- mittee wrote stating that the scholarship examination would be held at the County Schools on Saturday, July 17th.-The Fi- nance Committee reported that the general account (overdrawn) was kgg Is 7d; build- ing account (in hand), £35 2s 6d; repairs accounts (in hand), ki71 j*. 2d. THE NIGHTINGALE.-For several nights past a large number of persons have congre- gated on the fields above the old turnpike on the Llangurig-road to listen to the song of the nightingale, which is at present on a visit to this district. The news of its presence in the locality seems to have been made known a week or so ago. On Sunday night last two parties set out a short time before midnight to lay up f0r this sweetest of feathered songsters. The first party took up a position about a mile from the vicinity where the bird is at present known to sing nightly, and after having waited some con- siderable time, and listened with the ut- most pleasure or otherwise to the hoot of the owl, gave up the quest. The second party were, however^ successful, and the place of their vigil is now recognised as the spot whence the song of this charming night bird is certain to greet the ear. The audience is increasing in numbers nightly. On Wednesday night, after having listened patiently for about an hour or so one of the crowd, a bit of a wag, and a good mimic warbler, started for home in company with some other young men. After traversing a part of the road they heard in the distance the sound of others approaching. From the, top of a shady lane running up from the road to the railway, the mimic warbler broke' into "song." The notes reached the ears of one of the oncoming party. "Hish, there she is," said he. "Let's sit on this seat to listen." Down they sat, the while the biped without feathers broke the still- ness of the night with the notes of the nightingale, and many other birds finishing off with a loud caterwaul. When the song- ster made his appearance some nasty things were said by his charmed listeners.
BERRIEW.
BERRIEW. PETTY SESSIONS.—-On Saturday, befora Captain Jobnes, Capttin Corbett-Winder, Mr A. E. Hum- phreys-Owen, and Dr. Salter. William Pryce., Charlps Davies, and Joseph Parkes were each find 2s 6d and costs (6s) for being drunk near Berriew at the instance of P.O. Davies. The same officer was successful in getting Evan Davies, of Pentre Llivior, similarly fined.-P.C. Davies charged William Francis, Bodhillin, Berriew with procuring drink for drunken persons, viz, Evan Davies and William Pryce, two of the previous defendants. The constable said that on the 22nd May he saw Davies and Pryce drunk in company of the defendant, and at 9-50 p.m. they were in the Lion yard, and defendant was taking an empty jug into the inn. When charged defendant replied, I fetched two half-gallons of ale from the Lion and we drank it in the yard. Pryce paid for the ale. I know that I made a mistake for fetching the ale for them. I am certain that the Lion folks did not know that Pryce and Davies wore in the yard. I take all the fault myself." Defendant was find 10s, including costs, and was severely reprimanded by the Bench.
LLANDINAM.
LLANDINAM. WESLEYAN CHAP.EL,-The Sunday School Anniversary Services were held here on Whit- Sunday. The morning meeting was devoted to the children, who were examined upon The irrest, trials, and crucifixion of Christ" The examiner, Mr W. Ashton, of Llanidloes, was much pleased with the answers he received, and observed that the children reflected great credit upon their teachers. In the afternoon—Caerau School having come to reinforce Llandinam tbe adult classes were examined on the fifth chapter of Romans. Rev T. Rowlands, Llanidloes, who conducted the examination, said he wished to congratulate the school on the courage shown in choosing so difficult a chapter. The answers were very good. The evening meeting was made up of a number of addresses. Mr W. Ashton spoke on Bible Reading," Mr Richard Owen, L'anidloes. on "Time, and the use of our talents, and Mr Ed Wood, Llanidloes, on the "Influence of the Sunday School. then followed the distribution of cprtifleates to the children. after which Rev T. Rowlands gave a brief address. He spoke of the forthcoming assembly in LIRnidloes. and hoped a good many of those present would be able to attend some of the meetings. Afterwards, referring to what bad been said earlier about Bible reading, he said there was no need to fear the attacks made by scientists and higher critics on the Bible. The danger lies in simple neglect. He thought the exercises of the day bore witness to a great deal of study Chapters were recited by Mabel Humphreys and Evelyn Bennett. Miss Thomas discharged the duties of organist in her usual able style, and the singing was good througnout the day.
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THE Rev J. Hugh Edwards, formerly of New- town, was the special preacher at the special ser- vice f >r Welsh undergraduates at the University of Cambri; go, which was held yeeterday afternoon. BIRD'S TEST v. GAS -—On a lamp post on the Llanidioee-road, Newtown, there is a box fixed containing a gas meter, in the box there is also a tom-tit's nest tvith young ones. This is receiv- iug considerable attention from the boys.
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WELSHPOOL. FoB. BEST REFINED Steel Sheep Shears, and Burwan's Patent Sheep Shearers, go to William Thomas, Ironmonger, High-st., WelshpooL [Ad. GRAND DISPLAY of new goods on show at BOWEN'S, the well-known cash drapers, Berriew- street. THE DAIRY.—Our "Princess" Separator has been awarded over 100 medals. The most reliable; easiest to work; British made.—Call and inspect at HUMPHREY JONES & SON, Hall- street. [Advt. DAVID JONES and Sox, Efcgh-street, Welshpool, are noted for pure Indian and Ceylon Teas and delicious Home Cured Hams and Bacons.—[Advt. THE TRAGEDY OF OLD AGE.—" They won't employ him when he gets to his years, owing to this new law," said Mr William Humphreys at the Forden Board of Guardians last Wednesday, explaining why an aged pauper did not work. THE FOUNTAIN'S CONSUMPTION.—At a special meeting of the Borough Council last Friday it was stated that the Memorial Fountain in Severn- road would consume 3000 gallons of water every 24 hours. A GUARDIAN'S COMMENT.—At the Forden Board of Guardians last Wednesday, Relieving Officer Fortune reported that one old woman in the Welshpool district had received 2s 4d for meat.—Mr John Pryce Jones: Her grandson has got a npw bike THE CHURCH FINANCIAL.—In the June number of the" Parish Magazine" the offertories for the past month are described as follows: Collections at St. Mary's Church, poor, X4 8s 3d; church expenses, > £ 11 Os 5d; S.P.C.K., 16s Id. Collec- tions at Christ Church, ^3 17s 3d; alms, 15s 6d.' IN THESE DAYS, when men lose themselves in business and in accumulating riches, when men run after fame, it is a great thing that we should remain under the influence of This Light, which transfigures a man and makes him daily more spiritual."—The Rev Griffith Griffith, Newtown. preaching last night at the Welsh Independent Chapel. PRESENTATION. The English Presbyterian reading circle ended an edifying Carlylean season last Wednesday night at Westminster House (Mr T. R. Edwards'). Not the least interesting part of the proceedings was a presentation of Tenny- son's works to Mr William Evans, of Buttington Hall, who willi be wedded next Thursday to Miss Hand, of Macclesfield. CLERICAL.—An ex-curate of Welshpool—the Rev Merlin Davies, Bwbhyffridd-has accepted the living of Broughton, a new parish, which has been carved out of the parish of Brymbo, near Wrexham. Broughton possesses two churches and a population ot over 5,000. The Ecclesiastical Commission, who will endow the parish, have not yet fixed the vicar's salary. RATES REDUCED 5 £ d.—Last Friday the Borough Council reduced three rates-the borough rate J from 4d in the £ to a £ d (library), the inner district rate from Is to lOd, and the general dis- t trict rate from lOd to 8d. With the addition of 1 the lOd water rate this makes a total of 2s Sid in tht £ for 1909-10, as against 3s 2d for 1908-9. Owing to no notice having been received of this special Council meeting, we are unable to furnish ( the ratepayers with a report of the Budget debate by their representatives. WET WEATHER IN WELSHPOOL.-Seventy-five tons of rain per acre fell on Welshpool within one hour last Saturday afternoon to the accom- paniments of thunder, whilst the sun shone brightly over Newtown. Hailstones also fell during this most severe rainstorm that has hap- pened in the district for{a considerable time. The sewers in Berriew-street and Severn-street failed to cope with the surface water, and the cellars of several indignant shopkeepers were flooded. Mr Sidney R. Lowcock, in the Henfaes scheme report, which the" Express" published last week, gave a timely hint to the Bcrough Council how to abate this dangerous nuisance which has existed for many years, and nearly involved the Sanitary Authority in still further litigation. BACHELORS' TEA.—A party 95 strong, with a majority of lady guests, attended a tea which bachelors connected with the English Presbyterian Church gave at Mrs Gittins' the Golfa, last Thursday afternoon. The repast was served by Messrs Barrow Evans (North and South Wales Bank), Caradog Evans (Newtown), William Roberts (County School), J. E. Roberts (North and South Wales Bank), William Owen (Lloyds' Bank), Gilbert Davies, lthel Davies, and Bert Reese, with Mr W. Evans (Buttingtsn Hall) as general superintendent. The Rev Howl311 Wil- liams also was an honorary member of the Bachelors' Committee. After tea the company ascended the Golfa, but, owing to the cold weather on the summit, neither games nor speeches were indulged in. DISTINGUISHED DRUID.—Mr E. Morgan Jones, Severn-street, who is secretary of the Oswestry and Mid-Wales Equalized District of the Order of Druids, received at Newcastle-on-Tyne last week an honour which had never previously been con- ferred upon a Welshman. By a large majority he was elected Vice Grand Master of the Order, which has a membership of 84,473, and a capital of £ 191,490. The investiture of the Grand Officers of the Order took place on Friday and in con- gratulating Mr Morgan Jones on his elevation, Mr H. Attwater, P.G.M., of Gateshead, stated that be had always looked upon the Oswestry and Mid- Wales Equalized District as the most progressive and well managed District in the whole Order (cheers). In the ordinary course of events Mr Morgan Jones will become next year Grand M <> ,41 "h"" ()rilAr
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MACHYNLLETH. BAPTISM.—On Thursday, at the Baptist Chapel, five persons were baptised by immersion, the Rev D. H. Hughes officiating. FAIR.—There was a small supply of stock and no dealers attended the monthly fair on Wednes- day. Some of the cattle were of a poor and mongrel description. LECTURE.—There was a satisfactory muster of men at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, on the occasion of the second of a series of lectures given by Dr W. R. Williams, surgeon lieutenant, to the Territorials on Camp Sanitation." THE mortal remains of Mrs Mary Eleanor Rust, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Edward Edwards, Croydon House, were laid to rest in Lewisham Cemetery on Tuesday. A. large number of rela- tives from Montgomeryshire attended the funeral. U. D. COUNCIL —A meeting of the Urban District Council was held at the Town Hall on Friday night, when the seal of the Council was duly affixed to the general district rate and the bye-laws relating to the Penrallt, Park, and Wylfa Commons. TERRITORIALS.—Between 20 and 31 men took part ia drill on the Common on Saturday night, and a creditable performance was given under the able tuition and direction of local non-coms." En- thusiasm is rife in the district and a true martial spirit prevails. NEW PREMISES.—The plans of the proposed alterations to Mr John Evans' (merchant) premises in Bank Place have been passed by the Council, and work is to be commenced shortly. The work on the new post office buildings is proceeding apace. SUCCESS.—Mr H. R. Humphreys won the challenge solo competition at Pontyrhydygroes Eisteddfod with the "Wreckers of Dunraven." The same soloist captured a silver cup at Taliesin Eisteddfod, when he sang" Pagliacci's Prologue." 11 11 This is the seventh cup for him to lift. GOLF.-Branch returned from Rhyl on Saturday. Over 30 professionals put in an appearance, and out of 25 cards returned Branch came 10th, which was not a bad performance owing to his not being in the best of health at the time. Branch's ex- traordinarily long drives were much in evidence, but he was badly punished with regard to lies" on that account. He was without doubt the longest driver on the field.
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Golf on the Links. Sir,—I wish to contradict the statement which appears in your paper, that Branch, the pro- fessional of Machynlleth Golf Club, bas proved himself Euperior to Cooper, of Aberdovey, both from home and at home, which is quite untrue. I have never met Branch from home up to the present, neither bav" we met in any match of rest, but I am quite willing to play a home and home match for JB10 a side at any time. If you 1 will kindly put this in your next issue I should be obliged.-Yours truly, S. J. COOPER. Aberdovey, June 5tb, 1909.
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CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—During the week ending May 9th, the passenger receipts show an increase of .£145 on the corresponding period of last year, but a decrease of £ 2,2 is recorded in the goods traffic. Since the commencement of the half-year however, the aggregate increase works out at £ 585 which augurs well for the prospect of the Company.
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PUBLIC NOTICES. CATHOLIC SERVICE ROOM WESLEY STREET, NEWTOWN. SERVICES FOR SUNDAY NEXT- Holy Communion, 9 a.m. I Mass 10 30 a.m. Evening Service, 6 30 p.m. POISON AND PHARMACY ACT, 1908. I HAVE APPLIED FOR A LICENSE TO SELL POISON under Section 2 of the above Act. (Signed). J. E. THOMAS, (690) The Stores, Llanerfyl. POISONS AND PHARMACY ACT, 1908. I INTEND TO APPLY TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF MONTGOMERY FOR A LICENSE to Sell Agricultural Preparations under the above Act. (Signed) EVAN JONES, The Emporium, (714) Cemmaes. POISON AND PHARMACY ACT, 1908. To the Clerk of the Montgomeryshire County Council and the Chief Constable of the County of Montgomery. IHKREBY GIVE NOTICE that it is my intention to apply for a LICENSE TO SELL POISON, ELe., under Section 2 of the Pharmacy Act. (Signed), JOHN HUGHES, Dealer, Etc., (688) The Stores, Cummins Coch JSOTICE. GEORGE SMOUT, Shoemaker, Begs to inform the Public that he has severed his con- connection with Mr Arthur Swain, and has commenced Business on his own account at Parker's-lane, Newtown, opposite Mr James Manuel. Boots and Shoes Repaired on the Shortest Notice and at Reasonable Prices. (668) MONTGOMERYSHIRE HUNTERS' IMPROVEMENT AND BROOD MARE SOCIETY. President-DAVID DAVIES, Esq. M.P. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIPS jCJL should be made to the Secretaiy. Annual Subscription (entitling members to enter the next Ballot for Brood Mares), .£1 Is. Nomination Fee to the Thorough-bred Stallion, Likely Bird "— Members, 10/6 Non-members, X2 2s. ERNEST C. MORGAN, Secretary, (731) 22, High-street, Newtown. ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Tenterden-street, London, W. Instituted 1822. Incorporated by Royal Charter 1830. THE METROPOLITAN EXAMINATION of Musical Composers, Performers, and Teachers. Successful Candidates at which are created LICENTIATES OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC, and have the sole right of appending the letters L.R.A.M. to their names. The exami- nations are held during the Summer and Christ- mas vacations. Last day for Entry for the Summer examination, 30th June. Syllabus, Entry Form, and all further informa- tion may be obtained on application to (692) F. W. RENAUT, Secretary. LLANIDLOES COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNOR BY PARENTS. NOTICE OF ELECTION. 1. The number to be elected is ONE. 2. Not later than 1 p.m. on Friday, the 11th day of June, 1909, the names and addresses of Candidates nominated for Election must be delivered to me in writing, at my Office, and also each such Candidate's written consent to serve as a Governor, if elected. 3. The term of office of the Candidate elected will expire on the 30th June, 1910. Dated this 4th day of June, 1909. LLEWELYN PHILLIPS, Returning Officer. Office for the purpose of Election :— Alexandra Chambers, Llanidloes. (728) MONTGOMERYSHIRE EDUCATION AUTHORITY. TEACHERS, as indicated, are REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY for the following SCHOOLS ASSISTANTS. Uncertificated-Liangadfan C.E., to take Sewing, Welsh essential, X-15. Llansaintffraid C.E. (female), £ 40. Castle Caereinion, C.E. ?female), £ 40. Newtown Council (Infants), Female, £ 35. Buttington C.E. (Female), X40. All Saint's C.E., Newtown (Female), Sewing Required, X45. Supplementary Llanfihangel C.E. School (female) .£30. Penybontfawr C.E. School (female) .£30. Forms of application may be obtained from m. the undersigned, on receipt of stamped addressed foolscap envelope for reply. Canvassing, directly or indirectly, a disqualiifcation. LLEWELYN PHILLIPS, Clerk to the Education Authority. County Education Offices, Newtown, June 4th, 1909. (729) NEWTOWN AND LLANIDLOES RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 21st day of October next application will be made to His Majesty's Justices of the Peace assembled at Quarter Sessions in and for the County of Montgomery, at Welshpool, for an order for Turning, Diverting, and Stopping Up part of the Public Highway, situate in the Parish of Llandinam, in the said County, leading out of the Main Road from Newtown to Llandinam, past Rofach and Tyn-y-maen, for a distance of about 190 yards in the direction of Rofach from the point of junction by Tyn-y-maen of the said Road with the Road from Llandinam to Little London (such part of the road proposed to be so turned, diverted, and stopped up being coloured blue and marked by the letters A and B on the plan herein- after referred to), and the making in lieu thereof of a New Highway from the point B on the said plan, across land belonging to David Davies, Esq., M.P., to join the said Road leading from Llan- dinam past Tyn-y-maen to Little London at a point marked C on the said plan (being at a distance from Tyn-y-maen of about 115 yards); and that the Certificate of two Justices, having viewed the same, with the Plan of the Old and Proposed New Highway, will be lodged with the Clerk of the Peace for the said County on the 17th day of June next. Signed for and on behalf of the Newtown and Llanidloes Rural District Council, J. T. C. GITTINS, Clerk. JOHN THOMAS, Surveyor. Newtown, 11th May, 1909. (000) IMPORTANT TO MOTHERS. EVERY Mother who values the Health and JLJ Cleanliness of her Child should use Harrison's "Reliable" Nursery Pomade. One application kills all nits and vermin, beautifies and strengthens the hair. In tins, 41d and 9d, Postage, Id. George W. Harrison, chemist, Reading. Agent for Newtown: A. Breese, chemist The Cross; agent for Montgomery: IV. P. Marshall, chemist, Broad-street; agent for Welshpool: William Bishop, chemist agent for Llanidloes: R. Hughes. (796) THE COMPLETE WORKS of the Great Victorian—George Meredith—are on Sale at No. 19, Broad-street, Newtown,-Pocket Edition, leather bound, 3s. 6d. per vol. BUSINESS CARDS. PROMPTITUDE, NEATNESS AND GOOD .-t- Workmanship Guaranteed. Moderate Charges. HARRY HIBBOTT, Undertaker, Joiner, and Carpenter, Weir Street, Newtown. Carpets laid down, Shops fitted up. Removals attended to. Furniture carefully repaired. VINCENT LLOYD (late W. R. Wood) Jeweller and Watchmaker, The Cross, Newtown, naving worked for six years with one of the largest trade repairers in the United Kingdom, is personally prepared to undertake all kinds of Repairs to Watches, Clocks; and Jewellery, and guarantees to give every satisfaction. z91 CLOGGING —EDMUND HITCHON begs to inform the inhabitants of Newtown and District that he still continues to carry on the Clogging Trade in all its branches at Crown Street, Newtown. HANSOM CABS FOR HIRE. Special terms given to invalids for hire by the hoar. Ponies and Traps and Wagonettes, with or without driver, on reasonable terms; also, goods delivered with horse and lurry.-Apply: Mrs HANDY, Frankwell. Newtown. s43S JOHN A. OLIVER, Wholesale and Retail <J Tobacconist. Appointed Sole Agent by the Manufacturers for Newtown and District of the following Specialities: Messrs Sandorides, Turkish Egyptian, and Virginia Cigarettes; Messrs J. Sarauda's Avoca's, Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes; also, the World-renowned G.B.D (B.B.B.), and Masta Briar Root Pipes. J.A.O. Keeps a large Stock of Briar and Meerschaum Pipes in Cases, suitable for presentations. All kinds of Pipes Repaired and Re-mounted,—Note Address: 36, Broad-street. Newtown, MISSES PILOT, of Market-street, Newtown, and Market Hall, Welshpool, wish to announce that they give the highest prices for Left-off Clothing. Personal calls if required. 11 WELSHPOOL. NO BRIDE, NO WEDDING but in addition to the presence of the Bride, no Wedding in the Borough of Welshpool is com- plete without one of A. E. BOND'S*Celebrated Wedding Cakes-International Gold Medallist Quality.—Sold at 7 & 8, Broad-street, Welshpool O YOU WANT TO LOOK WELL AND PROSPEROUS ? Of course you uo, who does'nt? JOHN JONES, Broad-street, Welshpool, will help you by supplying a well-cut Suit of the best material at a moderate price. JOHN JONEE* stock of Hats, Collars, Ties, and Gloves is large and up-to-date. If you doubt the veracity of this statement, take the wise man's advice, Proveall things, and hold fast that which is good," by calling at JOHN JONES'. Broad-street. WelshpooL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, ABERYSTWYTH (One of the Constituent Colleges of the University of Wales). President: The Right Hon. Lord Rendel. Principal: T. F.Roberts, M.A. (Oxon) LL.D. (Vict) STUDENTS are prepared for Degrees in Arts, kj Science ("including the applied Science of Agriculture), Law and Music. Sessional Com- position Fee, £ 10, with additional Laboratory Fees for Science Students. Registration Fee, Cl. Men Students reside in Registered Lodgings in the town, or at the Men's Hostel. Warden Prof. J.W. Marshall, M.A. Women Students reside in the Alexandra Hall of Residence for Women. Warden Miss E. A. Fewings. For full particulars respecting the General Arts and Science Departments, the Law, Agriculture, and Day Training Departments, the Department for the Training of Secondary Teachers. &nd the Hostels, apply to J. H. DAVIES, M.A., Registrar. NEWTOWN SILVER BAND AND BATT. BAND 7th B.W.F. PRESIDENT, 1909:- CAPTAIN R. J. W. ARBUTHNGT. Fixtures:- JUNE 12th-R.W.W. Sports. JUNE 17th-Berriew Club. JUNE 24th-Bettws Club. JULY 7th—Welfield, Builth Wells. JULY 17th—Newtown Co-operative Society's Children's Gala Day. JULY 24th to AUG. 7th—In Camp. TERMS for Bands from 10 to 30 Performers to be obtained from the Hon. Sec., DAVID W. OLIVER, (633) Music Salon, Newtown. THE CHEAPEST AND BEST MANURE IS BZLSTON SLAG. ONE QUALITY-THE BEST. COAL To St it all Customers, Wholesale to 'any Station Cannock, North Stafford, Hanwood, and North Wales Coals always kept in stock. Dealer in Lime, Superphosphate Kainit and Moss Litter. DAVID HAMER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL COAL MERCHANT. Railway Wharf, NEWTOWN". IT IS IMPORTANT Thfndp1 Should Know that WE KEEP A FULL STOCK OF Agricultural & Horticultural Poisons. THE FOLLOWING DIPS ARE APPROVED by the BOARD OF AGEICULTUBE AND FISHERIES :— Coopers Powder Dip (1/1 Size), l;- per pkt. Havward's Paste Dip (Sufficient for 30 Sheep) — 1/-per pkt. Nash's Paste Dip. does not wash off, in Packets sufficient fox l1d. each 25 Sheep — or 10/6 doz. THE USE OF A LA"RGE PORTABLE SWIM BATH ON WHEELS, or a HAND BATH, is Granted, Free of Charge, to Purchasers of Dip from this Establishment. WHY DRIVE YOUR SHEEP Long Distances when You can DIP BETTER and MORE CHEAPLY at Home, using what Dip you choose, and knowing that the Bath is Clean and up to the Full Strength ? In this way you run No Risk of introducing Foot Rot among Your Flock. CATTLE DRENCHES, OILS, AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS. ALL AT LOWEST PRICES. NOTE THE ADDRESS — F. J. NASH, M.P.S., Agricultural Chemist, 48, Broad Street, (667) N F\V'T'OVN. MILLIONS OF RATS # have been slaughtered by using i HARRISON'S « RELIABLE" RAT POISON. Equally good for Mice, Moles, and Beetles. Dogs and Cats will not touch it. Vermin dry up and leave no smell. Prioe Gd., Is., 2s. 3d.. and 3s. 8d. Postage 2d. G. W. HARRISON, Chemist, Blading. Sold. by Chemists. Agents :-F"r NEWTOWN, Andrew Breese; WELSHPOOL, W. Bish p; MONTGOMERY, E. 3. Kilby, Borough & County Supply Stores; LLANIDLOES, R. Hughes MACHYNLLETH, Rees. All Chemists.