The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

LLANFYLLIN. MATRIMONY.—On Tuesday, Miss Robertina M Jones, youngest daughter of Alderman and Mrs R. H. Jones, Bachia-place, Llanfyllin, was unitod in marriage to Mr James T. Vaughan, of the London City and Midland Bank, Llanfyllin, only son of Mr and Mrs R. D. Vaughan. Aberystwyth, at the Holy Trinity Church, Wavertree, Liverpool. The officiating clergyman was Rev. J. Davies, St. David's, Liverpool. The bride was given away by her father, and Mr Petersoacted as best man. Numerous and costly presents were showered on the happy pair, not the least handsome being a silver rose bowl on an ebony stand presented by the staff of the Llanfyllin Branch of the Bank.

LLANBISTER. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—A well-attended meeting of the Liberals was held on Wednesday evening, the 9th inst.. at the Pound Vestry Room. The chair was occupied by Mr Joseph Wilding (Llanbister Road), and Mr W. Watkins, J.P., the present member for the Llanbister and Llandewy division, also attended and expressed his willing- ness to contest the division again if necessary. A resolution warmly thanking Mr Watkins for bis past services and for his readiness to serve the Division again, also adopting him as the Liberal and Nonconformist Candidate, was put to the meeting and carried with much enthusiasm. Mr Watkins thanked the meeting for such inspiring confidence and promised to do his utmost to retain the seat at the forthcoming contest.—The Liberals and Nonconformists will also contest the Llanbadarn-Fynydd Division, which is now repre- sented by a Tory Baptist from Llaithda.

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NASH, M.P.S., Chemist, Optician, 48' Broad-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. LADIES Underwear, good and reliable makes of Unshrinkable Woolen Garments always in stock, White and Flannelette Underclothing at special prices to clear, at MISSES GOODWIN, 7, Market-street. ALARM CLOCKS.—This is the se&aon of the year that you most require these goods. E. H. MORGAN, jeweller, 18, Broad-streec, has a grand selection at from 2/6 uqwards. A call will oblige. ST. DAVID'S DAT.—LADIES will please note this date, for on the 1st of March we intend Opening a New Department-" DRESSKAKING"- which will be carried on by first-class experienced hands. Style, Fit, and Workmanship guaranteed. Moderate Charges.—LEWIS'S, London House, New- town.—Advt. It will pay you to pay a visit to the Music Salon, 8, Broad Street, Newtown. ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.—For a three months' stay in Canada, Mr Victor Pryce-Jones left Towyn last Wednesday morning. THE NEW COUNTY INFIRMARY.—Mr W. H. Lambert has contributed five guineas to the Building Fund of the n" infirmary. ICE CREAM & SNOOKER—Mr Richard Georea, solicitor, successfully applied at Newtowa police court on Friday, for a renewal of Messrs Berni Bros', (Severn Street) Billiard License. A correspondent corrects the report that after recording his vote in the Boroughs election the late Mr Job Davies was seized with a fit. His going to vote did not affect him, and death was due to senile decay. FOOTBALL—On Saturday the Cambrian Mills team engaged the Llanidloes eleven in a match for the Montgomeryshire Cup. After a ding-dong game in which the homesters had most of the play and many chances for scoring, a drawn game resulted. DURING the week the steam roller has been working an improvement upon the macadam over the Long Bridge and Commercial-street. Its operations were least liked by equine observers, but the ordinary pedestrian pronounced satisfac- tion with a good job. SALE OF PROPERTY—On Tuesday last, Messrs Morris Marshall and Poole sold by Auction at the Bear Hotel, Newtown, the small Freehold Property called Labour in Vain situated near Dolyn, in the Parish of Kerry, and comprising a small Cuttage and about 181 acres of Arable and Pasture Land in the occupation of the representa- tives of the late Mr David Jones. There was a large company in the sale room, and several customers, the final competition resting between Mr John Powell, Graig and Mr Morris, The Rock, the former being declared the purchaser at £455. Messrs Williams, Gittins and Taylor, were the Solicitors acting in the matter. WHIST DRIVE AND BRIDGE TOURNAMENT.—On Thursday evening the Cricket Club held a success- ful whist drive and bridge party in the Public Hall. There were about twenty tables in opera- tion, and the room, decorated with bunting of the club colours and cricket bats, pads, etc., reflected credit on Mr W. F. Richards, the designer. Much help and assistance was received from the general public, both in the way of providing refreshments, fruit etc., and also in decorating and arranging the room. A ladies' committee, consisting of Mrs Breeze, Mrs J. E. Roberts, Miss May Powell, Miss Smith, Miss F. Watkin, Miss Wilson-Jones, Miss Ethel Woosnam, Miss Hodges, together with the Cricket Club Committee helped towards the grand end. A gramophone was lent by Dr Wilson, and selections were played as time went on. Mr H. J. Vickers catered, and a very pleasant evening was spent. PROFE3SIONAL ANGLERS.—Writing of anglers who make a living by rod or line, William Galli- chan says: Madoc Roberts, of Newtown, had often been my companion by the waterside. He was of the gipsy race, a handsome fellow, and a fine harp player. But his passion for fishing was so strong that he forsook the harp during the season, and lived upon the sale of his fish. In the spring he was usually to be seen on the Dee at Llangollen, and as soon as the sea trout began to run up the rivers he went to Towyn or Dolgelley. I have had many "tips" from Madoc Roberts. The style of fishing in which he excelled was "swimming the worm" in clear water. He em- ployed a fourteen-feet whippy-rod and a long, fine cast, with about three shot upon it. With this rod he could cast a worm like a fly, and fish far off" in bright weather. Roberts was also clever with the artificial minnow, and he could throw a fly with any man. The natural minnow, used in the sink-and-draw method, was another of his de- vices for catching the big trout that seldom rise to a fly HocKr&y. -Aberystwyth College on Saturday were entertained by the Newtown Hockey team on the Cunnings, when the "Coll" returned home victors by five goals to nil. The score, however bad as it might appear, did not represent the merits of the respective sides. The Newtown forward line were eclipsed by their opponents, whose pass- ing was of a very high order. Newtown played a fine defensive game, notwithstanding which Aber- ystwyth penetrated their citadel time after time. Newtown also attacked well, but it seemed as if a barrier had been erected around their opponents goal. The halt-back line of the both sides played consistently and determinedly. The defence of Newtown was in very capable hands. While the score testifies to the skill cf their opponents.— Newtown ladies also were visitors to the Aber- ystwyth College ground on Saturday, and were beaten by five goals to nil. The ground was heavy, and this seriously handicapped the visitors forward line, which was very light. Newtown girls had their portion of the play, but the home defenders were swifter and heavier than their opponents. OBITUARY.—" An honest, straightforward and good business man, who never interfered in other people's affairs, and took proper care of his own," —this was the verdict passed by a fellow towns- man on the late Mr Jno. Swain, grocer, of High- street, and this will be the general pronouncement on a respected citizen who was noted for his sterling integrity, his kind heart, and his exemplary Christian character. At half-past five on Saturday morning Mr Slvain passed peacefully away after an illness which overtook him a little before Christmas. On the 19th ult: he entered his 71st year, and he was predeceased four years ago by his wife. He was descended from an old yeoman stock which for generations had farmed on the Gregynog estate, and his father's birth- place was Glanbechan. The chancel end of Bettws Church stands upon the graves of some of his ancestors. When a boy Mr Swain's father was sent to Kerry, which was then the educational centre, and the deceased first saw the light at Milford Cottage, his father at that time being bailiff for the Lutenor's of Dolerw. At the recommendation of the late Mr D. Edwards he was apprenticed to the late Mr Charles Stephens, chandler, and for a time managed the branch of the grocery business in Kerry. After- wards to gain experience he went to Liverpool, and returned to Newtown to manage Mr R. Lloyd's business. Upon Mr Lloyd's retirement he acquired the business, which he has since conducted successfully. Mr Swain could never be induced to enter the arena of public life, although pressed to do so, but in politics he was a Liberal to the core, and took an intelligent interest in political matters. By creed he belonged to the Wesleyan body, and held several important offices in the local church, and at one time was' a devoted teacher in the Sabbath School. Although, of course, by reason of his business, closely associated with the town, the deceased always had a strong leaning towards the country, on account, perhaps, of his descent. In business his motto always was that the best was the cheapest in the end. He leaves four sons and a daughter to mourn his loss. The funeral (a public one) will take place on Wednesday next, and the Cemetery will be the place of interment.

MONTGOMERY. FOOTBALL. -Montgomery met Chirbury at Montgomery in the second round of the Mont- gomeryshire Cup on Saturday. Mr G. Parry was referee. Montgomery won by 7 goals to 1. The goals were scored by Jack Parker (3), H. Witbere (2), and S. Watkins and W. Tanner (1 each). OBITUARY.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs Crowther, wife of Mr Edward Crowther, grocer, Church Bank, which occurred suddenly on Friday night last. PAID TO PAUPERs.-Relieving-Officer W. T Jones' statistics submitted to the Forden Guar- dians last Wednesday showed that for the week ending the previous Saturday .£11 12s. 6d. had been distributed amongst 10S out-door paupers, a weekly average of 2s. l jd. per head. The recipi- ents were classified as follows 20 males and 53 females not able-bodied, 4 females in health, 23 children under 16 years. WEDDING.—A very pretty wedding was solem- nised at the Parish Church on Tuesday, when Mr Silas Hamer, only son of Mr William Hamer, Princes-street, was married to Miss Alice Davies, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. T. Davies, the, Checkers Hotel. Both parties are very well known, Mr Hamer being a popular member of the Cricket Club, the Recreation Society, and an old player in the football team, while Miss Davies has been an active member of the church choir and has taken part in various public movements. The Rector, (Rev J. C. Whall, M.A.) officiated at the ceremony, and the bride was given away by her father. She wore a Saxe blue costume, with hat to match, trimmed with ostrich features and orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of white chrysanthemums, lilies of the valley, and smilax. The bridesmaids were the Misses Georgina and Rose Davies, sisters of the bride, and the sisters made a very handsome trio. The bridesmaids were dressed in vieux rose Princesse gowns, with hats to match, trimmed with black tulle and black ostrich feathers. Their bouquets were composed of tulips, narcissi, and maidenhair fern. The groom's man was Mr A. J. Thomas, Princes-street. After the ceremony the wedding breaktast was held at the Checkers Hotel. The newly-married couple, who were the recipients of a choice selection of presents, left by the afternoon train for the coast, where the honeymoon is being spent. The train left the station amidst a salvo of fog-signals.

ABERMULE. PERSONAL.—The following paragraph is culled from a recent issue of the 'Victoria Daily Times' —a Canadian journal. The writer of the note is a native of Montgomeryshire, whilst the subject of the note is well remembered by reason of his lectures on Pekin and other places: William Blaney, who is on a six months' tour of Canade as special correspondent of Canada (London), is in the city and will remain for several days. Mr Blaney will write a series of articles on the Dominion for the enterprising London weekly. He is a journalist of considerable experience, having travelled widely. He has already visited Nanaimo and other points up the line of the E. & N., and expresses himself as much impressed with the evidences of the bright future for Vancouver Island."

KERRY. A DONKEY'S CEMETERY.—While engaged in the praiseworthy work of clearing the roadside ap- proaching the village, near the Sawmills turning, Mr Alderson's workmen unearthed the bones of several donkeys, which, legend says, were inad- vertently poisoned and buried in this spot many years ago.

The Government's Decision. BUDGET FIRST: LORDS' VETO THE BILL OF THE SESSION. A fully attended meeting of the Cabinet was held at the Prime Minister's bouse in Downing- street on Friday. The arrival of Ministers was witnessed by a crowd of sightseers, who made no demonstration. The Press Association understands that the Cabinet has arrived at an absolutely unanimous decision as to the course to be pursued by the Government in the first weeks of the session. A bill limiting the veto of the House of Lords will be announced as the chief legislative work of the year. The Budget, however, will be the first business after the Address has been voted, and if nothing appears to thwart Ministerial plans it will be sent again to the Lords without discussion by a single resolution.

FORMS of WILL, with fullest directions as to proper method of preparing and. signing.—6d.—19, Broad Street, Newtown.

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION NOTES. There is a strong feeling in the Forden division of securing a representative with a resident status. To quote the opinion of an elector, it does not reflect much credit upon the Forden people if they cannot put forward a candidate from among them- selves." Naturally Liberals will think of Mr Thomas Rogers, Penylan, among others. Mr Rogers is keenly interested in public work, and as a member of the Forden Board of Guardians has exhibited a very practical grip of questions. At Newtown there may again be an ar- rangement between political parties to main- tain the present representation, whereby the Liberals hold three seats and the Tories one. Retaining the Brickfield Ward against a popular opponent like the Rev T. E. Williams, Colonel Pryce-Jones showed that lie is firmly placed in that division. Be- sides, we should regret to see the Colonel off the Council. We should not know it without him. Though stoutly opposed to some aspects of educational administration, the Colonel has done good work on the Council, notably his successful contest with Shropshire over the proposed enlargement of Bicton Asylum. There is, we hear, threatened opposition in Llanfihangel to Mr Robert Griffiths, who three years ago defeated Mr Fred Proudlove by 10 votes. Although granted a walk over three years ago, Mr J. E. Poundley had a very hard run in 1904 for his seat at Kerry against Mr Richard Morgan, whom he defeated by only three votes. Liberals feel confident that if only given the championship of Mr Mor- gan 8n this occasion they could win hand- somely. But will Mr Morgan oblige ? The closest contest at last election was that between Mr E. Hughes Roberts and Mr Noel Turner in Llandysilio, where the former won by the narrow majority of two. It is not unlikely that Mr Turner, or some other nominee of Toryism, will challenge the sitting member, whose diligence, how- ever, on the Council must have gained him many new friends and admirers in the division. He is, indeed, well worthy a return to the seat he has honoured. One remembers the stiff fight put up by the Tories against Mr Humphreys-Owen for the representation of Berriew. In the Castle Caereinion part of the parish it is under- stood that parties are fairly equally bal- anced, but elsewhere Liberalism predomi- nates, despite the influence which the Cor- bett-Winder household exercises in Berriew village. Nonconformists feel very strongly at present on the local school question, and are determined to resist any attempt at an Anglican representation of the district on the County Education Authority. The genial young Squire of Glansevern would no doubt enjoy a fight, but opponents might well save themselves the trouble. A meeting of the Carno Liberal Associa- tion was held at the Old School on Thurs- day evening, Mr F. J. Jarman presiding, when Mr Llewelyn D. Humphreys, Castle (the present member), was unanimously nominated, and it was decided to submit his name to the other two parishes forming the constituency—Llanllugan and Llanwy- ddelan. Mr David Hamer, Tymawr, was also unanimously nominated to represent Carno oil the R.D. Council and Guardians. The following were appointed to form a Working Committee Messrs F. J. Jarman, J. Lewis, Richard Morgan, F. V. Ashton, T. E. Tibbott, E. Richards, T. Jones, Simon Jones, T. Matthews, David Morgan, Henry Jones, and J.. Williams. Delegates were appointed to meet representatives from the other two parishes if required. At last election in 1907, Mr Wilson Jones held Carno by a majority of 133 against Mr A. E. Hughes but at the bye-election in April last the Tories came within seven of the Liberal figures. That measure of suc- cess will perhaps embolden them to chal- lenge. the seat on this occasion. If they do so, we predict for them a sever defeat. We understand that Mr Evan Williams, Llanidloes, does not intend to again chal- lenge Mr Forrester Addie, in Llanerfyl, where a local candidate may be secured. Mr Williams' name has been mentioned in con- nection with the West Ward of Llanidloes. ;— 0 It goes without saying that Mr Edward Jones will remain in undisturbed possession of his seat for Llandinam. Whether Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest is intent upon another contest with Mr Richard Rees at Machynlleth is not yet known. His Lordship is, personally, very popular in the town and district. So is Mr Rees, and Nonconformity stands true to its principles. Mr R. E. Jones, the veteran of the Council is we understand, retiring from the representation of Llandyssil. Mr John Davies, F/confraith Mil), will contest the seat in the Liberal interests, and Mr Lewis, Bryntalch, is mentioned as the likely Tory candidate. There are rumours of opposition to Mr Arthur Williams-Wynn in Meifod, and his opponent may be Mr Roberts, of Ystymcolwyn. Nor is Mr John Lomax to be permitted a walk over at Llanfyllin, it the Liberals can induce the Ex-mayor, Mr Edwards, to enter the lists. At Llangurig Mr Godfrey Bowen has had stiff fights with Mr Prysi,, of Pantdrain, and once again, it is said, he will be opposed by the same household*. We have not yet been able to ascertain the intentions of Mr Jones, Henblas, who has more than once unsuccessfully opposed Mr Rd. Jones, Pendinas, for the representation of Llanwnog division, but the Chairman of the Education Authority has DO objection to a contest. Opposi- tion is spoken of to the sitting Liberal members for Llanbrynmair, Darowen and Isygarreg. Welshpool Liberals have not yet brought out a candidate' in opposition to any of the thee retiring Conservative Councillors. Mr Edward Green, The Moors, is retiring from the represen- tation of the Buttington Ward, and his place is being tak-n by Mr John Pugb, the veteran ex- schoolmaster of Pool Quay. Mr Pugh enjoys general respect and esteem as a broad-minded educationalist, and he will probably have a walk- over. In fact, a prominent Local Liberal has promised to put his autograph to the nomination paper. Lord Powis, the member for the Castle Ward, is leaving the country for the Pyrenees on account of family ill-health, but it is improbable that there will be any opposition in this feudal stronghold. Mr Charles Shuker in Buttington, and Mr William Humphreys in Llanerchydol, are the other retiring councillors and it remains to be seen whether there will be opposition to them. Llanerchydol is the most Radical ward in the borough, and Mr Humphreys is taking time by the forelock, having been busily canvassing during the past week. He isi a strong candidate, but there is a feeling that Welshpool Radicals should assert themselves, and it is not improbable that, Mr J. Pryce Jones, a retiring County Council Alderman, may be asked to put up a fight. At Llanidloes Mr William Ashton will seek re-election for the East Ward. The lamented death of the late Mr Edward Bowen causes a vacancy in the West Ward. Whoever the Radical candidate may be his return may be taken for granted. When the Conservatives last chal- lenged these two wards they were defeated by a majority of well over 100. Next week we shall be able, perhaps, to state definitely the position in each of the divisions.

A State Minister for Wales. There is an agitation in Wales to secure the appointment of a State Minister so as to place the Principality on the same foot- ing in that respect as Scotland and Ireland. It is proposed to hold a conference to con- sider the matter, and to urge Welsh mem- bers to press forward the claims of Wales in the new Parliament. It is argued that the need for separate treatment has already been recognised in the creation of the Welsh Department of Educatiu.

SOME ECHOES OF THE ELECTION. BAD LANGUAGE. At the Newtown Petty Sessions, on Friday, George Edward Griffiths, of Kerry-road, was charged by D.C.C. Williams with using obscene language. Griffiths pleaded not guilty. Ellen Astley, wife of John Astley, Kerry- road, said that on the 22nd of January, at about three o'clock, she was in her kitchen window, facing the street and upstairs. She heard Mr Tim Cooper talking to Mr Lewis about his blue, and she heard Mr Lewis say it was too late." Witness added for to-day," when all at once the defendant shouted all over the street. He cursed her and blasted her, and said, John Astley killed his first wife, you grey-headed old b- This he repeated many times. Many people came out on the door-steps when they heard this. The neigh- bours came out to see what was the matter from top to bottom of Kerry-road. Cross-examined by Mr Jarvis: The 22nd of January was the day after the election. At three o'clock the town was in a consid- erable state of 'excitement. She was not excited, but she was pleased at the result. She was in an upstairs room, and had her window open. She did not speak to Griffiths at all, but to Mr Cooper. As far as she could see, the streets were crowded with people. By the Bench: She was quite sure of the language used. Edward H. Lewis, grocer, of Kerry-road, who was next called, said Cooper and de- fendant were coming up arm in arm, <and when opposite his place, he said jokingly to them, You may as well take out your colours, as it's all over." They smiled and looked very much crest-fallen, and passed on. Mrs Astley, from an upper window, said to them in a jeering voice, Take out your colour, it's too late," or words to that effect. This seemed to irritate Griffiths, and he made use of the language described by Mrs Astley. It was repeated each time Mrs Astley taunted him. There was scarce- ly anyone on Kerry-road at the time. The Colonel had just passed with his supporters down Stone-street, and this cleared the street. Cross-examined: Until Mrs Astley spoke, Griffiths said nothing, and only repeated them as she repeated the taunt. The above witness had been subpoenaed to attend. Mr Jarvis then addressed the Bench. It seemed an extremely paltry case, and if it had not been for something which hap- pened lated, this summons would not have been taken out. He would suggest that this was a case which should be dismissed on account of its trivial nature. If every case of using such language which was used during the election came before them, they would have a very long sitting. Defendant, who elected to give evidence on oath, declared Tim said he would stick to his blue colours till he died. And then Mrs Astley spoke, and he told her to put her head through the window, and used the words objected to. After the Bench had retired and returned, the Chairman said there was no doubt about this language having been used. Nothing could justify beastly language of that kind being used in the public streets. It was not only an offence against the per- son, but also against the public. In the past they had decided to inflict heavy fines for such language in public streets.. But taking all the circumstances into considera- tion, with the excitement and enthusiasm provoked, they were not disposed to make the fine so heavy as under ordinary circum- stances, but there was nothing that could justify it. Their usual fine was f.1 and costs, but, however, taking into considera- tion aU the circumstances, they would in- flict a penalty of 5s and costs (lis 6d). "A LITTLE TAP." In the next case, George Edward Griffiths appeared as complainant and John Astley as defendant. Mr Sydney H. Jarvis was for plaintiff, and Mr Martin Woosnam was for the defendant. Mr Jarvis, in reviewing the case, said the facts were very simple. The complainant was going home between nine and ten o'clock at night, when, without any provo- cation or words, the defendant came across the road from his own doorstep and hit the complainant between the eyes 'with the whole strength of his fist. His wife took him to Dr Shearer, and showed him also to P.C. Hopkins. The assault was of an unjustified and unwarranted nature. There was no justification for people taking the law in their own hands- in that way. George Edward Griffiths said he lived near the Railway Tavern, and worked at the Royal Welsh Warehouse. Defendant also lived on Kerry-road. On the night in question he was going home with his wife between 9-30 and 9-45. He was on the op- posite side of the road to defendant's house. He did not see defendant at all, but he was knocked from his wife's arm clean round and against the wall. He did not know who struck him until after the affair. So far as the defendant was concerned, he had had no dispute or conversation with him for years. Cross-examined: He was not bad friends with him, but not on speaking terms. He was not at all of an excitable nature. He I had made no serious accusation about Mrs Astley to his wife—it was all false. He had been sitting in the house from three o'clock until twenty minutes to eight. He had had nothing to drink that day he was too down-hearted. Defendant had not come to him and asked him what he had said to his wife. Sarah Ann Griffiths, wife of the complain- ant, said she remembered the 22nd January very well. While accompanying her hus- band they came in with Mrs Davies. She saw defendant cross the street in his shirt sleeves and no hat on his head. He never said a work, but up with his fist and knocked her husband between the eyes and against the wall. She turned to defendant and said, "Man, what are you doing ?" On account of her bawling, his daughter came out, and called to defendant, "Father, come in, or you will make mother bad." Her husband was bleeding so .bad that she took him to the doctor. Before the blow was struck there was not a word it came as a surprise. Cross-examined: She heard what had been said in the afternoon, and had heard what had been said to Mrs Astley, but she had not been called in the previous case. Her husband was a very quiet man. Sarah Jane Davies said that on the Sat- urday night she overtook Mr and Mrs Griffith, and walked up with them until they reached Mrs. Howell's shop. She saw Mr Astley walking across the street in his shirt sleeves from his own house. Whilst in the shop he heard the row outside, and went outside and saw Griffiths leaning against the wall. Astley was going back towards his own house. Griffiths was per- fectly sober. Cross-examined She turned into the con- fectioner's shop, and had not seen a blow struck. For what he knew Griffiths might have been the aggressor. Re-examined: She saw the complainant after the blow had been struck.. P.C. Hopkins said he met Griffiths by Mrs Taylor's. His wife was with him. The complainant's nose was bleeding. He was wanting to get a warrant, but witness told him that he could not get one then. Dr Alfred Shearer said that Griffiths was brought to him suffering from a fracture of the bridge of the nose. There was a con- siderable amount of blood on his face and clothes. Cross-examined: Something had done it. He could not say how. Griffiths was quite sober. Mr Woosnam then addressed the Bench. Mr Griffiths was not an angel. He thought there was no excuse for a man to go up to another's second wife and tell her that her husband had killed his first wife. He thought the person who had the right to complain to their Worships was not Mr Griffiths, but Mr Astley. There was a great deal too much personal feeling at the time, and he hoped this would be put an end to. John Astley said that at 9-30 he was going down Kerry-road after a shave. He was usually in his shirt sleeves. He met Griffiths coming up Kerry-road as he was going down. He was on the opposite side of the road to his house, when Mr and Mrs Griffiths came up to him. Witness said, You say that I killed my wife, do you ? He made a motion as though to strike him, and then he gave him one himself. He would have given him another. He only gave him one little tap, only his wife pushed him. Cross-examined: He was thirty yards from Mrs Howell's shop. What have you got to say to that, sir ? Mr Jarvis: I have nothing to say to that, sir. I leave it to the magistrates. After a short retiral, the Chairman said that there was no doubt about the assault, as the defendant admitted it. There was nothing to justify an assault unless it were committed in self-defence. The Bench, however, were unanimous in thinking that there had been provoking language in this case, which possibly might have been the cause of the assault. In that case they would make the fine smaller than it would have been. People were often excited at election times, though it was a mistake that they should be so. Looking at the circum- stances of the case all round, the Bench were unanimous in their decision to inflict a fine of 5s and costs (12s). BROKEN JARS.. Mr Astley charged Mrs Woolley, New Church- street, with wilful damage. Mr Martin Woosnam appeared for the complain- ant, and Mr S. H. Jarvis for tha defendant. Mr Wooenain said that defendant was the sister of Mr Griffithsi who had appeared in a previous case. She heard of the injury to Mr Griffiths, and 80 she went to Mr Astley's house on the night of the 22nd January. She went up to the door, shook it considerably, and put it out of gear. She also shook some ornaments off the sideboard to the ground breaking some, and cracking others. That was the complaint he bad to make, and he had heard that it would take an able-bodied man half a day to put it right. He would call on Mr Astley to give his version of the affair. John Astley said that at about half-past ten, Mrs Woolley came to the door. He was upstairs, and his daughter was in the parlour. He was looking on to the street through the window. H9 saw defendant across the other side of street. She ran across the street to his door, and took a run- ning kick at the door. She kicked at the door several times, and said, Come out you old b-- She then caught hold of the door by the knob, and shook it. She rattled the door, and shook the ornaments down off the sideboard. Astley then said it was a very funny thing, they even wanted to make the poor pigs in the styes Tories by painting them blue. Mr Jarvis, cross-examining: The pigs were Tories were they ?- Yes, and you remember some pigs were possessed of devils, too. She called out as she was shaking the door, Come out, you old b- and I will do the same as you did to my brother." By Mr Jarvis: If she said that, why did you not summon her for obscene language?—One thing at a time is my motto, answered witness. You say the door was three-quarters of an inch out of place, do you ?—Yes. Then how can you shut the door ?—By lifting it up and "ushing it," was the answer. "That is Welsh to me," caid Mr Jarvis.—"To Ignorant folks it is." That is English. Oh 1 beg the pardon of Welsh people. Mr Williams says it is not Welsh. What ornaments do you say are broken?—"A swan." Was it Worcester porcelain ?-" Speak English, man." Mr Jarvis repeated the question, to which Mr Woosnam replied that it was an ordinary china one. What would you say the damage amounted to ? —Five shillings. Emily Astley said on the 22nd January she was in the parlour downstairs at the window. She saw Mrs Woolley come across, the street and kick the door. She had been with some other women on the other side. She kicked at the door. Then caught at the knob and knocker and shook it. She called out Come outside you old b-- and I will give you what you gave my brother." When the defendant started kicking and shaking the door she went behind and held it up, other- wise it would have been down, and it would have fallen on the piano which was behind the door. Some ornaments which were on the sideboard fell from the shaking, and were broken and cracked. Cross-examined: If she had not been holding the door at the back it would have fallen. The swan was at home, and she did not trouble to bring it.—Mr Jarvis then asked her why had they not brought Mr Edward Davies, the builder, to assess the damage. She said it was not necessary. By Mr Woosnam: Did you instruct him to come here ? Mr Jarvis: I did not. Mr Woosnam: Then I must have been wrongly informed. This concluded the complainant's case, and Mr Jarvis then addressed the Bench. He said this was of a most trivial character. The defendant was the sister of a person whom Mr Astley assaulted, and she had heard of the assault. She thereupon went to the house of Mr Astley, and she thought no one was in. She said that if he came out (meaning Mr Astley), she would give him what he did to her brother, Gertrude Woolley said she was the wife of Emlyn Woolley, New Church-street. On the 22nd January she saw her brother, and the con- dition of his face. After she bad seen him she went to the house of Mr Astley and tapped at his door with her open hand. She did not take a running kick at his door, and she did not call him old b- Cross-examined: She could not tell how many knocks she gave at the door. Mrs Griffiths went for Mr E. Davies, the builder. Sarah Jane Morgan, sister-in-law of the previous witness, said she was with her when she went to the house of Mr Astley. Her sister went to the door and knocked. She said "Come out and I will do the same as you did to my brother." Cross-examined: She said she looked up to Mr Astley's windows to see if he would throw anything at hor. Mr Martin Woosnam suggested that Mr Astley might throw a kiss to her sister-in-law. At this stage in the proceedings the Bench conferred, and said that they had agreed that there was some damage done, and so would inflict a fine of 2s. 6d. for the damage, and the costs of the day. SMASHED PANE AND A CEIALLENGE. D.C.C. Williams summoned Harry Arnold, the Bank, with malicious damage to property. Mr Richard Edward George was the first wit- ness to be called for the prosecution. On the night of the 22nd January, he was in his bedroom look- ing out through the window on the Cross. The lamps were lit and he saw four persons standing on the pavement by the Royal Bazaar. They separated, and one person-Mr George Davies, he thought,—came on through the Cross. A little later he heard a crash of a window near where the remaining three were standing. After the smash the man and woman went across Broad- street, as if going for the Unicorn Hotel, and the other person shouted to Davies," hold hard, I'm coming." He noticed no scuffle. He saw the other man, but could not recognize him. Later on he saw the Sergeant and Constable come to the Cross, and gave them information that something had been broken. Cross-examined It had been snowing, the snow had gone and it was wet underfoot. He would have been able to hear if anyone had fallen. Re-examined: It was a very quiet night and no ne was about. Sergt. Owen said that in consequence of what he heard from George Davies he went to Arnold's house between two and three o'clock in the morn- ing. He told him he had come there to make enquiries about a window which had been broken. He said he slipped and fell through the window. Cross-examined: The story which Arnold had given him was substantially the same as that given by Davies. Frederick Daniel Clark said that his shop window was alright at ten minutes past twelve when he went to bed. He did not hear the crash, but his daughter found it out when she went down. The distance from the pavement to the spot where the glass was broken was two feet one inch. The sheet of glass was five feet high and two feet seven inches wide. About twenty pieces of glass had fallen inside the window. The break was too low down for anyone to have done it accidentally. Cross-examined: He did not think himself by any means infallible. In answer to further cross- examination the Witness said, "Lpok here, Mr Jarvis, I will give £ 5 to the Montgomeryshire Infirmary if you can fall against the other window and break it, but, mind you, you must give 45 to the Infirmary if you fail to break it" (laughter and applause). Mr Jarvis: As a sportsman I should like to take it, but as a lawyer I'm afraid I can't. D.C.C. Williams said he produced the piece of glass handed to him by Mr Clark. He saw Arnold on the 24th and he wanted to settle for damage, but witness told him he could not do anything of the kind. Cross-examined: Arnold told him at the time that it was an accident, and that he was very sorry he had slipped. Mr Jarvis, for the defence, said that it was a sheer accident, and nothing would have been heard of it if it had not happened on the night of the 22nd. Arnold was at the present time pre- pared to pay 35/- damage, and it was not too late for Mr Clark to withdraw his summons. More he was not prepared to pay. He would like no con- viction to be registered against his client as he had a very good character. D.C.C. Williams said thatthey had brought the case into the court for their Worships to decide, they had no wish to press the case, the sooner the better the sores were healed. The Chairman: We make an order that the defendant should pay the damages and the costs, and we dismiss the case. The announcement was received with applause in court.

CAERSWS. OBITUARY.—It is with regret that we have to report the death of the late Millie Jane Haynes, the beloved wife of Mr Samuel Haynes, Maeny- cochion. The deceased passed away on Monday, the 24th ult., at the early age of 32 years. The interrment took place in Kerry Churchyard. The Rev Darbyshire Roberts. M.A., officiated at the house and the Rev T. Phillips (vicar of Kerry) in the Church and at the grave. The chief mourners were Mr Haynes (husband), and his sister, and a sister of the deceased. Great sympathy is felt in the Ancient City for Mr Haynes, who is left alone, having no children. A Memorial Service on Sunday evening was held in Saint Mary's Church.

WELSHPOOL. GRAND DISPLAY of new goods on show at Bowicw's, the well-known cash drapers, Berriew- street. FARMERS requiring best quality Corn-sacks are invited to call at William Thomas's, Ironmonger, Welshpool.-[Advt.] THE DAIRY.—Our "Princess" Separator has been awarded over 100 medals. The most reliable; easiest to work; British made.-Cali and inspect at HUMPHREY JONES & SON, Hall- street. [Advt. AN ECONOMIC PROBLEM.—" 6s a week. Is that enough ? A large family and Is a-piece ? "—Dr. Marston at the Forden Board of Guardians last Wednesday. WESLEYAN.—This Sunday School had its yearly prize-giving yesterday afternoon, when tha cere- mony of distribution was performed by the Mayoress (Mr T. J. Evans). ENGLISH Congregational Schoolroom was the scene, last Thursday evening, of the yearly tea and concert in connection with the Sunday School. It proved a very well-patronised and very success- ful event. "LITERARY AND DEBATING.—At the weekly session of the Literary and Bebatin? Society in New-street Schoolroom, last Friday night, Mr Fenter gave a historical paper ifall of interest, dealing with Queen Elizabeth. THE GOOD DIE YOUNG."—Deep and widefelt regret was caused in Welshpool, last Wednesday, by the psssing away of a much-loved little girl- Muriel, the four-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Davies, 5, Cobdon.street. Death was due to diptheria. PAID TO PAUPERS.—Forden Guardians received last Wednesday the following particulars regard- ing out-door pauperism in the Welshpool district for the week ending the Saturday before. 22 men and 29 women, who were not able-bodied, received relief; also, 2 men temporarily disabled and 7 women in health, and 23 children under the age of 22. Amongst this total of 80 out-door paupers £ 9 4s. was distributed. It works out at a weekly average of 2s. 3jd. per head. FOOTBALL.—The local half-holiday team enter- tained a corresponding team from Newtown, on Thursday last. The ground was heavy LoinL, and the visitors did not feel at home. Pool drew first I blood and scored twice. The Newtonians soon drew level, and a half-time were leading 4-2. On changing ends, Pool played down the slope, but their opponents increased the lead and were subsequently awarded a penalty and the game ended with the score of 6-2 for Newtown. THE KINGDOM.—"There are thousands of peo- ple within the walls of the Churclns, who do not belong to the Kingdom of God," said the Rev Douglas Moore (of Handsworth College, preaching a characteristically impressive sermon in the Wesleyan Chapel last night. What do I mean ? There are thousands of people within the walls of the Churches, who have never yet struck a blow for righteousness. And there are members of the Kingdom of God, who are not members of a Church." NOT YET.—A premature statement has been issued that tre Earl and Countess of Powis were leaving this country towards the end of last week for Pau. Owing to Lady Powis' illness they have been unable to leave Powis Castle as yet. Pau, where they intend to make a prolonged stay* according to medical advice, is a winter resort amongst the Pyrenees, noted for the geniality of its climate. The town has a population of 30 000 or 40,000 people, some of whom manufacture linen and chocolate, and cure Bayonne hams. One of the local sights is the Castle of the Dukes of Bearn in which Henry IV of France was born, Pau having been the capital of the Dukes. It was the birthplace of Barnadotte, King of Sweden. ANGLICANS' NEWEST ENTERPRISE.—A reading room and smoking room for men; a reading room and games room for boys a miniature rifle range; a room for lectures and entertainments, open from 4 p.m. till 10 p m., on Thursdays and Saturdays, and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on other week days. Thus may be summarised the attractions of the Church of England Institute, which was opened last Monday evening at the late headquarters of the Dandy Fifth" Volunteers in Berriew-street. Moreover, the Anglican men of Welshpool will be able to enjoy for a whole year this new feature in the town's social life by paying a nominal sum of 2d the financial calls being met by subscriptions from the more wealthy Churchmen of Welshpcol. The membership roll already includes 127 names, and great gratification has been expressed at the manner in which the Committee—compoced of members of the Welshpool Branch of the Church of England Men's Society—is doing its work. This new development is causing much interest in the town. One result has been to create a feeling amonst the rising generation of N onconfermists that the Free Church Council should take steps at once to flatter their Anglican friends in the sincerest possible way-by imitation. A PLEA OF STARVATION.—At the Borough Police Court on Monday, David Evans, Clifton- street, and Richard Evans, Mermaid Passage, were charged by P.C. Burton, with stealing an ash tree. of the value of 7s. 6d., from Llanerchydol Park, on January 29th.—Mr C. P. Wicnall prosecuted on behalf of the owners of the Llanerchydol estate.— P.C. Burton said on January 29t;h he was going up Llanerchydol drive, when he saw two men cutting down a tree. After it fell they began dressing it, one with a saw and the other with a broomhook. He was within twenty yards of the men and knew them well. He went back to Raven Square, and presently David Evans came down carrying an ash stick," about five feet inches in diameter and eight feet long. He said to him That's a nice stick, Dai," and he said yes. He went up the drive again, and saw Richard Evans running away. He reported the matter to the estate woodranger.— Edward Davies, the woodranger, said he found that a nice growing ash tree had been cut down. He valued the tree at about 5s. David Evans said he knew nothing about an ash tree. He merely carried an elm bough cut of the wood.— Richard Evans said he had not had a day's work for the last month. He had a wife and children, and it was hard to sit down and see them starve. —They fined David Evans 15s., including costs, and bound Richard Evans- over for three months, and ordered him to pay the costs of the charge against him. A SAD END TO A PROMISING LIFK-On Thurs- day the remains of Miss Annie Oliver, aged 16, were interred in the Parish Churchyard, who hd only seven weeks before left the town, proceeding to Eccles, where she was in the employ ot Mrs Croesley, of that town. On the afternoon of Fri- day week she had been cleaning a stove, when, by some means or other, the dress she was wearing ignited, and before the flames could be ex- tinguished she was burnt to such an extent that removal to the hospital was imperative. On Sun- day morning week, despite all efforts, she passed away. The jury, at the inquest on her body, re- turned a verdict of accidental death, and the Coroner expressed his regret at the untimely end of such a promising young woman. At the funeral on Thursday, the Rev C. A. Sheppard, the Wesleyan Minister, held a service at the house and the Rev Douglas Morgan conducted the last rites at the Church and graveside. The mourners included Mr Samuel Oliver, Bowling Green-Lane (the father)—the bereaved mother was unable through illness to leave the house-Mr David Jones, Bear Yard (grandfather), Miss Charlotte Oliver. Bootle (sister), Mr George Oliver, Cardiff (brother), Mrs Williamson, Liverpool, and Miss E. Jones, Bootle (punts), and Miss Maggie Jones, Newtown (cousin).

CARNO. CYNHALIWYD cyfarfod misol cyntaf Cymdeithas Ddirwestol y Meibion nos Sadwrn, y 5ed cyfisol, dan lywyddiaeth y Parch T. Bowen Evans, ac ystyried enbydrwydd yr hin daeth nifer lied dda ynghyd. Prif waith y cyfarfod ydoedd dadl, Pa un a'i diddymu a'i ynte gwella y tafarnau ddylid?" Agorwyd y mater gap Mr Morris Jones mewn dull dyddorol a buddiol, a chymerwyd rhan yn y drafodaeth gan y Parch J. Williams, B.A., Mri Tom Matthews, R. Ford, ac R. W. Davies. Rhanwyd y ty, a cbafwyd pleidlais unfrydol o'r bron dros ddiddymu y tafarnau. Catwyd caneuon yn ystod y cyfarfod gan Miss Lewis, Glanrhyd, a Mr Abraham Jones. Rhodd- wyd taer anogaethau i'r aelodau i geisio eoill rhagor o'r dynion ienainc i ymuno a'r Gymdeithas gan y Lly wydd a'r Parch J. Williams, B.A. THE fortnightly meeting of the Literary Society was held on Friday last, Mr Evan Jones, Castle, in the chair. A very in- structive debate took place upon Social- ism in relation to Christianity." Mr Tom Matthews very ably opened the discussion. The following also spoke:—Messrs J. Wil- liams, R. A. Ford, D. T. Richards, J. Mor- gan, J. Jones, and R. W. Davies. Songs were given by Mrs Williams, Minffordd, and Miss Ella Evans, and recitation by Mr D. T. Richards.

MACHYNLLETH. THE Rev Josiah Jones, of Machynlleth, pro- poses to retire from the ministry next June, when he will reach the advanced age of 80 years. Mr Jones has been in the ministry for 55 years at the Welsh Congregational Church at Machynlleth, where he was ordained in August. 1854. With the exception of the Rev D. P. Davies, ef Penmaen- mawr, he is the oldest ex-student living of Brecon College. He is a native of Newcastle Emlyn, and commenced to preach 63 years ago, when a young man of 17. He studied at Brecon in 1850, and was one of the first students from that college to matriculate at the London University. Mr Jones married a granddaughter of Williams, Pantycelyn, the sweet singer of Wales. His son-in-law is the Rev Thomas Hughes, of Minny-street, Cardiff THE Board of Guardians agreed to subscribe £ 2 2s to Dr Barnardo's Homes in respect of the care of a pauper child from Machynlleth who was undergoing treatment. Low DEATH RATE.—From the returns of the district registrars it appears that during the quarter ended in December there were fifty-seven birth and twenty-nine deaths. Tho death rate for the quarter was one of the lowest on record. The returns for the sub-district are as follows: -Mach- ynlleth. seven births and five deaths; Darowen, twenty-four births and eleven deaths; Towyn, seventy-six births and thirteen deaths. WEDDING. On Monday morning at Graig Chapel, the marriage took place of Mr David Evans. Caeceilwgan, Cemmes, and Mrs Bebb, Cemmes Road. The 3av Josiah Jones officiated. EBEN FARDD." At Maengwyn Literary Society meeting on Tuesday evening, Mr Richard Rees, J.P., delivered an interesting and instructive address on Eben Fardd." There was a good at- tendance of members, and the Rev D. Cunllo Davies presided. FROM INDIA.-An interesting letter addressed to the women's branch of the Missionary Society at Maengwyn C.M. Church by Mies E. M. Lloyd, B,A. of Silchar, India, was read at the monthly missionary prayer meeting on Monday evening. Miss Lloyd, who is a successfull worker on the foreign field, is a native of Machynlleth, being a daughter of Mrs Lloyd, Arfon House. At the present time the weather on the plains of Assam is ideal and consequently all are able to do much. Miss Lloyd will be home on furlough in April 1911. FISHING SEASON.—Those peisons who are interested in the art of angling will be gratified to hear that the trout fishing season has opened well. Many fine fish have been caught up to the present, and a successful season is anticipated.

TREFNANNEY. IN the death of ME Edward Benbow, Henblas, the Church at Salem has lost a faithful and con- sistent member, and the neighbourhood a young man whose character was well worth imitating. The funeral took place at Meifod on Saturday, February 5th, the service being conducted at the house by Alderman David Pryce, Kynant, and the Rev C. Jones, and in the Churchyard by the Rector of Pontrobert (the Rev Elhs Williams). On Sunday evening following a memorial service was held at Salem Chapel, when the Pastor preached to a large congregation of relatives and friends. Miss M. Francis, Trefnanney, played The Dead March in Saul," the congregation all standing. Much sympathy is felt throughout the district for his bereaved mother and family.

LLANBRYNMAIR. A FREAK OF NATURE.—Even the hens in this neighbourhood were preparing for Tariff Reform during election time, for, as Punch' pate it, Tariff Reform means more work for British hens. At Hafodyfoel, the residence of Mr J. Morris, a well-known farmer, there was to be seen last week a chicken with four legs, undoubtedly a prepaia- tion for extra work. But, after learning the re- sult of the General Election, soon quitted this world of woe. One wonders if the feathered tribe in the Ancient City, or over the Vastre. show such activity in these stirring times.