The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

leatb of 4tr fUdjari* .tnnttt, Ildntohtn, We regret to record the demise of Mr Richard Bennett, Celynog, Newtown, with whose removal there disappears another familiar figure which occupied an honour- able and conspicuous place in the business life of the town during a period associated with many memorable names. Prior to an accident sustained in Manchester in 1901, which obliged him ever afterwards to walk with crutches, the deceased gentleman was one of the most active members of the com- munity, and one can, therefore, imagine how depressing must have been his sub- sequent inability to enjoy the full freedom of his faculties. Yet he outwardly bore his infirmity with remarkable cheeriness, and in his daily walks to and from the town, he enjoyed to linger with young and old and discuss the passing events with un- failing interest. Shortly before Christmas, Mr Bennett was overtaken by illness, but revived sufficiently to be able to get out and record his vote in both the Borough and County elections, though he was heard to suggestively remark that that would likely be the last time he should have the privilege to vote for Mr David Davies. These were his last outings. His strength gradually gave way, and one or two seizures hastened the end, which came peacefully on Wednesday. Mr Bennett was a native of Trefeglwys, the son of the late Mr Thomas Bennett, farmer, Cilhaul, and a brother of Mr Nicholas Bennett, who now resides there. His other brother is Dr Bennett, of Builth. After completing his education, he was apprenticed as a draper to Mr Jarman, Llanidloes, and subsequently came to New- town, where he entered the service of the late Mr Thomas Jones, father of our towns- man, Mr T. Parry Jones, of Park House. Mr Jones' business premises were those now occupied by Mr G. H. Ellison in Broad- street. In 1865, together with the late Mr Lloyd, he set up in business as a draper in the shop at present owned and occupied by Mr C. W. Norton, but had the mis- fortune to lose his partner in 1872, when Mr Lloyd was killed in the Kirtle Bridge railway accident. Eight years later he as- sumed as partner Mr James Davies, who had been apprenticed to the late firm, and subsequently rose to be their manager. That partnership continued till 1901, when the business was given up. A wholesale and retail trade, it was largely patronised, and developed extensive proportions under Mr Bennett's able management and sterling business integrity. Mr Bennett, who was within a week of his 63th birthday, married in 1873, Miss Blunt, of Richmond (riece of the late Mr T. Jones, Park House), who sur- vives him, and for whom and his daughter, Mrs Bennett-Lloyd, much sincere sympathy is felt by a wide circle of warm friends. Deceased was a Liberal with strong con- victions, and always evinced a deep and intelligent concern in politics, without being aggressive in the assertion of his principles. A member of the Wesleyan denomination, he was a regular attender up to the time of his regrettable accident. For a quarter of a century he was one of the most faith- ful members of the Caersws Board of Guardians (on which Mrs Bennett now sits), and filled with much acceptance both the vice-chair and the chair. He also exhibited a keen interest in the management of the County Infirmary, and for several years held a place on the Board of Management. Particularly fond of outdoor recreation, Mr Bennett was much attached to hunting and coursing, and many an interesting story he had to tell .of exciting days in the field. Often on his crutches he was to be observed a prominent onlooker of the hunt when it met at Newtown, yearning, no doubt, to in- dulge once again his inherent love of the chase. It will be noted in our obituary column that the public funeral takes place this I (Monday) afternoon to the cemetery.

Mr. Hugh Harrison. Many Montgomeryshire people will be inter- ested to learn that the wf dding is aunounced to take place early this wfek of Mr Hugh Robert Edward Harrison, formerly of Caerhowel, Mont- gomery. The bride elect is Miss Forrest Fulton, onty daughter of Sir James Forrest Fulton, K C recorder of London, who has residences at Sher- ingbam, Cromer, and Queen's Gardens, Bayswater. The late Mrs. Hugh Harrison is now Countess AnneBley,

WELSHPOOL. GRAND Display of new goods on show at BOWEN'S, the well-known cash drapers, Berriew- FOB FABM and Garden Seeds, Pea Guards, Pea Trainers, Wire Netting, Barbed Wire, etc., try Wx. THOMAS, Ironmonger and Seed Merchant, Broad-street, W elsbpool.-Ad vt. Th* DAIRY.—Our Princess" Separator has been awarded over 100 medals. The most reliable j easiest to work; British made. Call and inspect at HUMPHREY JONES & SON, Hall- street. [Advt. IF you are wanting SEED OATS, we invite you to pay us a visit. We have a splendid lot at a reasonable price.-DAVID JONES and SON, Corn Merchants, High-street, Welshpool. 6D. WEEKLY AFTER PAYING RENT.—" I don't see how they can do on 2s 6d a week," remarked Dr. Marston at the Forden Board of Guardians last Wednesday when the Welshpool out-relief cases were being considered. And pay 2s rent! added Mr J. Pryoe Jones. So in the case under discussion the Board advanced the allowance to 3s weekly. PAID TO PAUPERS.—The out-relief returns sub- mitted to the Forden Board of Guardians last Wed- nesday showed that for the previous week Relieving Officer James Fortune distributed X8 9s 6d amongst 79 people, an average of 2s lid per head. The recipients consisted of 19 men and 27 women who are not able-bodied, two men and one woman temporarily disabled, eight women in health, and 22 children. GY)[NABTIC.-Welsbpool had a representative in the team of eight students who gave the annual gymnastic display in connection with Aberystwyth University College on Saturday evening week. Mr R. U. Sayce was amonyet the members who are chosen by competitive examination. The proceedings (which took place in the Pier Pavilion) included mass bar bell drill, flying rings, vaulting box and fancy acrobatic tumbling. Mr Sayce also took part in a pretty display of torch-swinging. No SUPERBLY GREAT MINDS TO-DAY. An audience in the Wesleyan Chapel last Wednesday night had its attention rivett'ed for an hour and five minutes by a Montgomeryshire Worthy, whom Mr Arthur Humphreys-Owen (the chairman) described as one of the most inspiring lecturers of the present day." The man was the Rev E. Lloyd Jones, Man- chester, his subject Pilgrim's Progress." With homely eloquence and characteristic touches of humour an illuminating analysis was given of John Bunyan's great novel." One of the deepest traits in the book," observed the lecturer, is its profound and, to my judgment, unparalleled insight into human nature." Mr Lloyd Jones spoke of Bunyan as living in the age of great men, but absolutely independent of them. If anybody asked me dispassionately to say what is the leading feature of to-day," he remarked in passing, I should answer without hesi- tation that it is the absence of superbly great minds. I don't know in any department of life of a great mind—in literature, in politics. If we had even one it would relieve the situation considerably. I daresay some of you will not agree with me. Very good But I venture to say you are not 60 years of age (laughter). You haven't a distinct recollection of the men that were to the fore 40 years ago; and none of these great minds have had successors in our day. Going back 40 years we had Carlyle at his best, Tennyson, Browning, Thackeray, Dickens, George Eliot, Darwin, Huxley, Tyndall, Spencer, Martineau, Gladstone. There is nobody left excepting Rudyard Kipling and The Absent-Minded Beggar (laughter). Really, sir, it is awful drop from Alfred Tennyson to Alfred Austin—(more laughter)-and who can mea- sure the distance between the colossal brains of Thomas Carlyle and that other apology for brains in Rudyard Kipling (renewed laughter). ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENTS.—Yes, one black ball in five at a committee meeting will disqualify a candidate for membership to the Red Bank Golf Club. AN AGED LADY'S MISHAP.—Mrs Gordon, 12, High-street, is slowly recovering from a serious accident that befell her recently. She was calling at Sylfaen, the residence of Mr Noel P. J. Turner, High Sheriff of Montgomeryshire, and went upstairs to the nursery. On the way down the aged lady, who has passed the 70th birthday, missed her footing and had a bad fall, which resulted in a fractured thigh and severe contusions. Mrs Gordon was removed on a mattress to the residence of Dr. Lloyd Elliott, her sbn-in-law. A CONGREGATIONAL TREAT. We enjoyed our- selves immensely, and Mr Stroud Williams was as jolly a boy as anybody!" Thus an English Con- gregational lady summarised her impressions of a tea which Mr and Mrs A. E. Bond gave last Thursday in New-street schoolroom to the English Congregational choir. Invited friends brought the number of guests up to 70 or 80. After the toothsome meal, games and competitions took took place, and musical items were given by Miss Mercer, Messrs C. 1. Gwynne, Bert Jones, and Fred Anderson. Eight or nine competitors took part in the solo competition, the test piece being Coming thro' the Rye." Miss Sadie Jehu and Mr Ernest Watkins-the adjudicators-declared that the result was a tie. So Mr John Jones, J.P., and Miss May Watkins had to sing again, with a result that the lady gained premier place. Mr Fred Anderson won the recitation competition. _L_ The Rev. Stroud wlitil-s (the esteemed pastor; voiced a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Bond for their hospitality. MRS. FITZHENRY FINED AGAIN.—Mrs Elizabeth Fitzhenry, the well-known hawker, was missing from the Borough Sessions last Tuesday, although P.O. Casewell bad served her with a summons on St. David's Day to attend and answer a charge of drunkenness combined with disorderliness. The constable related what he saw and heard at eight o'clock on the night of February 25tb, when standing at the top of Clifton-street. Mrs Fitz- henry, it appears, was there shouting, screaming, and using filthy language. Constable Casewell went towards the house where she was staying. Thereupon she entered the dwelling, bolted the door, and kicked some panes out of a window. She next threw the window frame out on the street, and came outside once more to kick it about the place and declare that she cared naught for anybody- "She was very drunk, sir," com- mented the officer. "Issue a warrant for her arrest," suggested Mr D. P. Owen. "That's the .L1- -.L best plan. A tine is no use. it transpired unat when Mrs Fitzhenry made her last appearance before the Bench she was fined -85 or two months, but the Bench could not impose that penalty for a mere case of drunkenness and disarderlinese, and the magistrates were now limited to a fine of 40s or two months' imprisonment. N.-S.P.C C.-Over 100 people-about 95 per cent. of them ladies-Rooked to the Powis Memorial Church House, last Thursday afternoon, to the yearly meeting of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (Welshpool Branch). Mr W. Forrester Addie had charge of the proceedings, and with him on the platform were Mrs T. J. Evans (mayoress), Mrs Charles Shuker (branch secretary), and Mrs Schooling, a delegate from the London Office or the aociety. -The Chairman said the Society had dealt with 120 cases in the Welshpool district, and expressed the conviction that he knew of nothing that wanted more attention than to ameliorate sufferings of neglected and starved children. In the local report for the-past year Mr Addie raad that there had been ten complaints at Welshpool, two at Pool Quay, and two at Llanfair. These affected the welfare of 40 children, and involved 20 offenders. Twelve persons were warned, one was prosecuted, and one was otherwise dealt with. Eleven children were known to be insured for a total of .£68. One case had ended in the death of the child. Seventy-eight visits of supervision were made: 70 at Welshpool, and 4 -r.. m1. 'WKf'.o.9I.o. each at Pool yuay ana Liianrair. twelve complaints of neglect and starvation, and two of ill-treatment and assault. The general public reported nine complaints, the police one, other officials one, and the Society's Inspector discovered 3. Of the forty children 23 were boys, and 17 girls, of whom eight were babies under two year's of age. Of the twenty offenders, eight were men, and twelve women, whilst ten were working and earning fair wages.—Mrs Schooling next gave an address, end mentioned that last year Welshpool had sent the Society .£28 11s. 8d. She observed that forty children helped by the Society was a large number for the district. She I did not think they were very bad cases, for there had been only one prosecution. But the object of the Society was not to punish the offenders, but to build up the family life-the home life. I L_ --&- The Society s ambition was co t-uru uuu uvv officers, and it was hoped that at a future date another inspector would be stationed in this dis- trict. The Rev. Dr. Grimaldi Davis, vicar of Welshpool, proposed, and Mr D. J. Jones (the Society's local correspondent) seconded a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and afterwards the com- panv partook of tea that was supplied by Mr A. E. Bond at the expense of the Branch President (Mrs D. H. Mytton). (Mrs D. H. Mytton). J.. 1- Railwaymen and the Hen t aes.-in "tne Town Hall, yesterday afternoon, Cambrian railwaymen considered the attitude of the Town Council towards the Hen Faes question, and passed the following resolu- tion unanimously. That this branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Ser- vants condemns the unlawful action of the I reactionary majority on the Town Council in their attempt tc scotch the purchase of 25 acres in the Hen Faes, which has been approved of by the townspeople, with a view to sanitary reform and industrial de- velopment and further expresses the hope that next November the four retiring councillors, who are against the Hen Faes scheme, will be turned out by candidates who will study the interests and respect the wishes of the community." Ministerial.—The Rev Idnsyn Jones, formerly pastor of New-street English Con- gregational Church, has retired from active service, and taken up his residence in Cardiff. Mr Addie was the special speaker in the Powis Memorial Church House yesterday afternoon at the monthly service of sacred song in connection with the Men's Bible Class. Miss Hall and Mr Richard Quinn were the vocalists. A mock election was held at the Literary and Debating Society on Friday. Mr D. I J. Jones acted as returning officer, and after speaking and heckling, declared the result of the ballot as followsMr G. H. Fenter (Liberal Free Trader), 14 Mr Bar- row Evans (Labour Socialists), 12 Mr J. M. Pearson (Tariff Reformer), 5. A Mem for Next Friday—The agenda of next Friday's meeting of the Town Council in the Town Hall contains a notice by Alderman David Jones to move that a poll of the ratepayers be taken upon the Hen Faes question. A full-dress debate on this most important matter is expected. and will doubtless interest and enlighten any burgess who can spare the time to at- tend as a spectator and listener. The meet- ing starts at 11 a.m. Bowling. Mr Samuel Morris, as mayor," presided over the yearly meet- ing of the Victoria Bowling Club at the White Lion Hotel last Tuesday. Mr John Pugh (the hon. secretary and treasurer) reported a credit balance of £ 22. During the past season, six matches were played- two won and four lost. He expressed a desire to see a little more keenness on the past of the members, and more attention paid to practices. Mr J. W. Davies was elected "mayor" for the coming year, and Messrs J. Lambert and Matthew Powell aldermen. The old committee were re- elected, with Mr Pugh again in office. The meeting elected two new members—Father Moore and Mr Hall (Bull Hotel). Echoes from St. Paul's.—Amongst the comments passed by members of the vast congregation in St. Paul's Cathedral upon the recent St. David's eve sermon, was the following appreciation:—"Some of my fel- low-countrymen, when they get into the pulpit of St. Paul's, don't know when to com-3 down. I've seon them stick there for an hour. But the Vicar of Welshpool said his say, and said it well all in twenty minutes." Another Welshman, who sat bv the great west door, at the extreme end of the nave, testified with pleasure that he had heard every jvord of Dr Davis' sermon. It required 100 men to collect the offer- tory, and perhaps some gentlemen who at- tend St. Mary's Parish Church will be in- terested to learn that it was as much as two men could do to lift the money. Regarding Mr David Davies.—At the Cocoa Rooms, on Thursday night, a meet- ing was held to organise local subscrip- tions towards the county presentation that will be made to Mr David Davies, M.P., Plas Dinam, on the occasion of his mar- riage next month. Mr John Pryce Jones presided, and there were also present Messrs John Jones, J.P., A. E. Bond, David Lloyd, Edward Davies (Bryneglwys), William Davies ("Pearl") Richard Powell, Henry Lloyd, and Dr R. D. Thomas. Unanimous approval of the presentation was expressed, and one townsman ex- pressed a hope that Mr Davies would ac- quire a Pewysland seat at Garth. Messrs Henry Lloyd and Richard Powell were ap- pointed hon. local secretaries of the move- ment, with Mr John Jones as hon. treas- urer. Difpensary's New Chairman.—At the monthly meeting of the Dispensary Com- mittee last Monday, Mr A. E. Bond moved, Mr Robert Owen seconded, and it was re- solved that Mr W. Forrester Addie be- come chairman, in succession to the late Captain D. H. Mytton. On Mr Addie's proposition, the following resolution was adopted:—"That this meeting deeply de- plores, the loss of Captain Mytton, who acted as chairman for 23 years, and de- voted during that period his valuable ex- perience, unremitting attention, ready sup- port, and sound judgment in promoting the best interests of the Dispensary -an insti- tution which is of great service to the, suffering and poor of Welshpool and neigh- bourhood and that the Clerk be in- structed to convey to Mrs Mytton their expression of deep sympathy with her and her family in their sad bereavement."

GEUFFORDD. ACCIDENT.—In returning from the Welshpool market on Monday evening, the 7th instant, Mr. John Rogers, of The Fighting Cocks, met with a serious accident by being thrown from his trap and falling under the wheel. He was taken into the Nursing Institute in Salop road, and was found te have broken his two legs and put a thumb out of joint. We understand that Mr Rogers is progressing as well as can be expected.

CEFNMAWR. Tift: closing social in connection with Peniel Uebating Society was held un inursday evening, when the following programme was gone through Quartette. Sweet and low,' Peniel party recita- tion, Mr J. Hughes; song, The Sunbeam: Miss Winnie Bennett; recitation, Miss Pryce; song, The Children's Home,' Miss Gethin; competition c describing an article without naming it,' prize winner, Mr J. Hughes; song, 'The Promise of Life,' Miss Lily Davies; recitation, Mr Willie Evans; humorous sketch,'Uncle Sam's Double,' instrumental piece, I The Bells of St. Malo,' Peniel party, assisted by Mr Lawton Reynolds and Miss Gladys Humphreys; Recitation, Mr W, Brown Glockenspeil solo, Miss Gladys Humphreys; song, The river of years,' Miss Lily Davies recitation, The Farmer's Fright,' Miss Evans; geographioal test, prize winner, Master Ted Harris. The chair was ably filled by Mr Richard George, solicitor. Tea was served during the interval by Mrs Pryoe (Gwestydd), Mrs Bennett, the Misses Pryce and a number of young helpers.

TREFEGLWYS. > IMPORTANT NOTICE.—A. H. Bennett, Draper, Caersws, attends room adjoining Red Lion Hotel, Trefeglwys, EVERY WEDNESDAY, from 12 till 6, with a good assortment of General Drapery Gocds, at lowest town prices for cash. CYFARFOD LLENYDDOL.—Cyahaliwyd cyfarfod llenyddol yn nglyn ag Ysgolion Sabbothol Gleiniant yn Nhapel y Methodistiaid Calfinaidd, Nos Fawrth, Mawrth 8fed. Llywydd, Mr E. Jones, Llwyntew. Beirniaid: Cerddoriaeth, Mr R. Evans (Eos Ceredigion) Darddoniaeth, Mr E. D. Davies, ClApp; llenyddiaetb, Rarch R. Davies, Mri W. L. Brooks. D. Jones, J. R. Evans, a Misses S. J. Owen ac S. J. Bebb; cyfeilyddss, Miss Rosa Thomas, Caersws. Yn canlyn y mae rhestr ac enwau y cystadleuwyr buddugol:-Ton gynull- eidfoal,' Cysegrwn fi"nffrwyth Adrodd, Dwy law.' 1 L J Lloyd, 2 J E Tanner. 3 D W Lloyd; adrodd, Actau xiii a xiv, 1 M J Williams, x u Pugh; unawd i blant., Spring time is returning,' 1 D W Lloyd, 2 L J Lloyd; adrodd allan 1. loan, 1 John Pugh; arholiad ar Actau, i blant dan 21, 1 J R Evans; traethawd ar Ail daith genhadol Paul,' 1 J R Evans; arboliad ar dafod leferydd, Actau, i blant dan 12, 1 S J Tudor, 2 Dora Pugh a B Evans, 3 D W Lloyd a Maggie Evans; adrodd, Yr afonig ar ei thaith,' 1 J E Tanner; trio, 'Disdainful of danger, 1 E Bennett and friends; arholiad ar Actau, i blant dan 13, 1 Edward Evans, 2 Dora Pugb, 3 S J Tudor, 4 D W Lloyd unawd soprano, Darlun fy mam: 1 S J Watkins; sight singing, 1 Miss S J Owen and friends; tenor solo, I Cenwch i'm yr hen ganiadau,* 1 Eos Staylittle; cor mysg, Ar Ian Iorddonen ddofn/ 1 E Bennett a'i barti; arholiad ar Actau, i rai dan 16 oed,' 1 Mary Evans, 2 R Watkins, 3 S A Jones; deuawd, unrhyw leisiau, cyfartal 1 Eos Staylittle a D Lloyd ac Edward Bumford a D Stanley Williams; adrodd, Dyn a a allan i'w waith,' 1 T J Jones; pedwarawd, 0, fy Iesu, I Miss J Watkins a'i barti; barddoniaeth, 1 J R Evans; unawd baritone, Ron Hafod Elwy,' 1 T Jones, Caersws; oyfieithu or Saesoneg i"r Cymraeg, 1 J R Evans; cyfieithu brawddegag, 1 R D Evans, Argoed; cor meibiou, I Mi welat mewu adgof: 1 E Bennett a'i barti.

MACHYNLLETH. Lord Herbert Lionel Vane-Tempest, of Plas Machynlleth, has been appointed High Sheriff of Montgomeryrhire. TERRITORIAL DINNER.—An invitation dinner, given by Mr Humphreys-Owen, took place at the Lion Hotel on Thursday night, when a large number of men assembled to enjoy the excellent repast provided by the Hostess (Mrs Norris) in her usual able manner. A very enjoyable evening was spent, and Mr Humphreys-Owen's kindness was much appreciated by the guests, who signified their thanks in exuberant terms. OBITUARY.—The funeral of the late Mr John Roberts, of Fronwen. Penegoes, took place at Machynlleth Cemetery on Friday last. The deceased, who was a widower had attained the age of 78. He was a member of the Independents, and a man who was very highly respected, and whose characteristics were appreciated by a large circle of friends. The venerable minister, the Rev Josiah Jones, officiated, and a large number of people paid their last tribute at the graveside. The deceased leaves a son and five daughters to mourn their loss, and to whom goes out the sympathy of a large community. P.S.E. CONCERT.—A crowded house was the result of the entertainment at the Town Hall on Saturday evening, when a programme of excellent items was rendered and thoroughly enjoyed. The chair was occupied by Mr Henry Lewis. The following took part in the programme:—Misses Gwendoline Edwards, Gladys Leighton, Lona Evans, and Lona Richards, and Messrs B. Griffiths, Cecil Gribble and party, T. E. Jarman, Maldwyn Evans, H. R. Humphreys, J. Vaughan Janes, Johnny Humphreys, Charles Davies, and J. R. Jones and party. A children's singing com- petition took place, and a prize volume was awarded to Miss Morwen Morris, the winner. DiN.NER.-On Monday the members of the Urban Council, the Postal Staff, and the workmen were invited to dinner at the Wynnstay Hotel by Mrs Anne Jones, owner of the new Post Office buildings. The company numbered about sixty. Letters regretting their absence were received from Mr Edmund Gillart, Inspector Hammond, Mr R. W. Davies, and Dr. R. W. Williams. Councillor John Pugh, chairman of the Urban Council, presided. The toast list included speeches on Floreat Maglona by Councillors T. Parsons, J. M. Breeze, and W. Sadleir. "The building trade" was proposed by Councillor Evan Morgan, and responded to by Messrs J. O. Williams and Evan Humphreys. The health of the Postal authorities was proposed by Dr. A. O. Davies, and supported by Councillors D. Smith and Edward Jones, to which Messrs Thomas Jones, postmaster, J. Hughes, and Hugh Hughes responded. Councillor J. Micah expressed thanks to the host and hostess (Mr and Mrs Matson). A vote of thanks to Mrs Jones was proposed by the Chairman and seconded by Mr D. Thomas, sur- veyor, to which Mr R. Ll. Jones replied on behalf of Mrs Jones. On the proposition of Councillor Henry Lewis, seconded by Mr Alfred Jones, a vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman. The pro- ceedings concluded with the singing of Hen wlad fy nhadau." During the evening songs were given by Messrs Owen Morris, Trevor Jones, and J. R. Leighton Mrs Trevor Jones accompanied.

MAESGWYN. THE LETE MRS. LEWIS.—The mortal remains of Mrs Thomas Lewis, Pentrego, were interred at Meifod Churchyard on Saturday afternoon, her departure having taken place on the previous Wednesday at the age of 57 years, after a pro- longed and distressing illness. Mrs Lewis, who was a native of Llangadfan, and had spent her married life at Pontrobert, Clolyn, and Pentrego, in this neighbourhood, was a faithful and con- sistent member of the church at Rock, and her loss will be greatly felt. The funeral was a large and representative one, aud the chief mourners were the husband, four daughters, two sons, and a brother. Owing to illness one daughter was unavoidably absent. There were several beautiful wreaths, and all the arrangements were carried out by Mr Thomas Francis, Trefnanney. The Rev Thomas Williams, Groes, and the Pastor, Rev C. Jones,, officiated at the house, and the Revs Edward Griffiths, Meifod, J. Thomas, Meifod, and C. Jones, at the graveside. On Sunday evening the Pastor conducted a memorial service at the Rock Chapel, preaching from the text Psalm 91, 15, 16. As a mark of respect the chapel at Maesgwyn was closed to enable friends to be present at Rock.

KERRY. RE-OPENING OF THE CHURCH ORGAN.—The fine organ in the Parish Church has recently been thoroughly overhauled and repaired by Messrs Johnson and Son, Newtown. The special re-open- ing services were held on Sunday afternoon and evening, when the Church was filled with an attentive congregation. The programme at the afternoon service was as follows:—Hymn No 91; Organ, Meditation in G'; solo,' Just as I am,' Mr D. E JoneB; organ,' March in C'; anthem, 0 how amiable'; organ, 'Bercouse in F'; recit. and air, But who may abide,' Mr C. Burn Callander; Hymn No 550; Concluding voluntary. -At the evening service the solo, "There is a IV Groen Hill' was tastefully sung by Mr C. Burn Callander. At both services the organ was manipulated by the Church organist (Mr J. Johnson) who produced wonderful effects from the reconstructed instrument. Mr Johnson is a man of many parts and the finished recital he gave was much appreciated. -The necessary funds for the repair of the organ have been readily raised through the generosity of the public and the energy displayed by the Vicar, Mr W. H. Wil- liams, Mr L. Pryce Morgans, Churchwardens and the many Church workers.

LLANFAIR-CAEREINION. LECTURE.—The Rev. John Williams, Bryn- siencyn, was. announced to lecture on John Elias," at Moriah Church on Wednesday evening. He failed to attend owing to illness, and the Rev. Ifor Griffith very kindly stepped into the breach and gave a very able and interesting lecture on Ieuan Gwynedd." Mr C. Heber Humphreys presided. Votes of thanks were accorded. DXAHA.—A party Llanfair and Soar performed Rhys Lewis at Rhiwhiriarth School en Tues- day evening. The room was crowded, and the drama well acted. ODDFELLOWS —The Llanfair Lodge of Odd- fellows held their Anniversary Meeting at the Wynnstay Hotel on Friday evening, when Bro. Fred Thomas presided over an excellent dinner provided by Mr and Mrs A. E. Hughes. The secretary (Mr E. Anwyl Evans), gave a. statement of accounts, which shows the Lodge to be in its steady progress both numerically and finan- cially. Toasts were drunk and songs given, the toast of the medical officer (Dr. Thomas), being musically honoured. THE LATE MR. RICHARD JONES, PENTRE. The funeral of the late Mr Richard Jones, Pentre, Llangyniew, who died on the previous Wednesday after a sharp illness, took place on Saturday, when the mortal remains were interred in Llangyniew churchyard, the Rector (Rev W. L. Richards, M.A.) officiating. The funeral was largely attended, and great sympathy is felt with the widow and children in their great bereave- ment. The deceased, who was in his 63rd year, was a native of Llangurig, but had resided in Llangyniew parish for many years. THE LATE MR. THOMAS MARSH. The funeral of the late Mr Thomas Marsh, Tycoch, who died on Tuesday at the age of 85 years, took place on Thursday, when the mortal remains were placed to rest in the family vault in the Baptist graveyard. The funeral was a private one, and the Rev. J. G. Williams officiated. Much sympathy is felt with his son and daughter, as well as a large number of granacniidren in their bereavement.

CARNO. A successful competitive meeting was held at Peniel C.M. Schoolroom tr Fri- day. The chair was taken by the Rev John Williams, B.A., and the following were the awards :-Children's solo, M. Morgan recitation (under 12), Sarah Jehu duet (children), Kosie and M. Morgan baritone solo, J. Jones, Shopy- garth >; trio, Tom Matthews and party quartette, John Morgan and party reci- tation (under 16), Gertie Gittins poetry, D. T .Richards essays, Miss Mary Hamer, Hilda Swancott, and M. A. Rees questions on general knowledge, Mr Griffiths, Penddol best speech, Hugh Evans soprano solo, Gertie Lloyd dia- logue, R. A. Ford and R. Morgan choir, John Morgan and Ahram Jones (equal) I Scriptural examinations (under 13), 1 Rd. Jehp, 2 Meredydd Morgan; (13 to 16), 1 Gertie Gittins, 2 Rosie Morgan and Willie l. Gittins (16 to 21), 1 Gertie Lloyd, 2 Hilda Swatcott and M. A. Bees; (21 to 25), 1 Mary Hamer, 2 S. P. Astley (over 25), 1 R. A. Ford.

LLANIDLOES. MARKET PRICES.—Butter, 1/3 per lb.; eggs, 18 for 1/ fowls, 5/- a couple; ducks, 6/6. FooTBALL.-By 2 goals to 1 Llanidloes United vanquished the Welsbpool eleven in a Mont- gomeryshire League fixture, at Llanidloes, on Saturday. Both teams were evidently off color and gave a poor exhibition. YOUNG LIBERAL LEAGUE.—A meeting of the League was held on Friday night when it was decided to hold meetings weekly on Fridays, com- mencing at 8 p.m. Addresses will be delivered each night on the political questions at present engaging the attention of Parliament. P.S.E.—The proceeds of Saturday nighfs P.S.E. were given to the Salvation Army Self Denial Fund. An excellent programme was provided, and the Army Fund swelled by the addition of a substantial sum. NOT UNUSUAL.—The account of the Boroughs Finance Committee for the past month, showed that the receipts from the two billiard tables in the Town Hall, totalled X5 18s, exceeded the Market total by 12s Id. PERSONAL.—The Mayor (Mr Edward Hamer) was absent from the Council meeting last Thurs- day, owing to ill health. He was undergoing medical treatment in Birmingham, and is im- proving rapidly.

LLANBADARN-FYNYDD. "SHOULD WOMEN HAVE VOTD.This was the subject of an interesting debate held by the members of the St. Padarn's Debating Society in the Penyfron Schoolroom on Monday evening. The Vicar (Rev D. A. Jenkins) presided over a large and interested audience. Papers were read by Mr H. E. Jones, for the affirmative, and the Rev W. H. Morgan, owing to the absence of Mr Thomas Eeane, for the negative. After an interesting discussion the men only won by five votes,

PUBLIC NOTICES. NEWTOWN AND LLANLLWCHAIARN URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. NOTICE. A LL PERSONS HAVING ANY CLAIMS d against the Council are requested to send full particulars to me, the undersigned, on or before Wednesdav, the 23rd instant. And NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council will not be responsible for the Payment of any Accounts accruing due before that date which are not then in my hands. By Order, MARTIN WOOSNAM, Clerk of the Council. Bank Chambers, Newtown. 10th March, 1910. k348 MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL. GUILSFIELD (WITHOUT). LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.— I BEG TO THANK YOU MOST HEARTILY for your very generous support at the late Election. It shall be my earnest endeavour to merit your confidence by an earnest consideration of your interests, and by a close attention to the duties of the office. I am, your obedient Servant, FRANCIS G. HOWORTH, Bod Issa, Guilsfield, March 7th, 1910. 363 MONTGOMERY CCUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. ABERHAFESP DIVISION. Mr LORD, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I HAVE TO THANK ALL THOSE WHO voted for me at the above Election, also the many friends who worked so willingly, and I wish to record my appreciation of the good feeling extended to me by my opponents. I am sorry that a good cause did not find a more able Advocate than Yours faithfully, I JOHN G. MILLER. The Ceurt, Abermule. (341) MONTGOMERYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE LLANDYSSIL AND LLANMEREWIG DIVISION. LADIES AND GxNTLCMElq,- ALLOvV ME TO EXPRESS MY GRATEFUL Thanks to you for the honour you have done me in electing me as your Representative on the County Council. I shall make it my sincere endeavour to merit your choice by doing my utmost to forward your interests, I also wish to record my heartfelt thanks to aU those who so gallantly worked on my behalf. I have the honour to be, Yours faithful servant, CHARLES LEWIS. Lower Bryntalch, I landyssil. 7th March, 1909. (340) MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF FORDEN. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I BEG TO THANK YOU MOST HEARTILY for the honour you have done me in again electing me as your Representative by a sub- stantial majority. I trust I may continue to merit your confidence, of which I am exceedingly proud. Believe me, Your obedient servant, (339) PERCIVAL HURLBUTT. BUSINESS CARDS. NEWTOWN. PROMPTITUDE. NEATNESS AND GOOD 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. LOGGING —EDMUND HITCHON begs to inform the inhabitants of Newtown and District that he still continuee to carry on the Clogging Trade in all its branches at Crown, Street, Newtown. OHN A. OLIVER, Wholesale and Retail i Tobacconist. Appointed Sole Agent by the Manufacturers for Newtown and District of the following Specialities: Messrs Sandorides, Turkish peo Egyptian, and Virginia Cigarettes; Messrs J. Samuda's Avoca's, Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes also, the World-renowned G.E-D (B.B.B.), and Masta Briar Root Pipes. J.A.O. Keeps a large Stock of Briar and Meerschaum Pipes in Cases, suitable fcr presentations. All kinds of Tipet Repaired and Re-mounted, -Not a Address: 36 Broad-street, Newtown. HORSES AND TRAPS FOR HIRE, with or without drivers, at moderate terms, also Lurrys and Waggons. Char-a-banc leaves FrankweU every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday for most beautiful spots in district (see posters). —Mrs Dalgleish (late Mrs Handy), Frankwell, Newtown. (00) WELSHPOOL. NO BRIDE, NO WEDDING but in 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 yon do, who doee'nt P JOHN JONES, Broad-street, Welshpool, doee'nt P JOHN JONES, Broad-street, Welshpool, will help you by supplying a well-cut Suit of the best material at a moderate price. JOHN ioxze stock of Hate, Collars, Ties, and Gloves is large and up-to-date. If you doubt the veracity of this I statement, take the wise man's advioe," Proveall things, and hold fast that which is good," by owlin at Joam JOKKS', Bmad-stmet Welshpool PUBLIC NOTICES. Mr, A. J. BIBB, F R.C.O., (Organist of Newtown Parish Church), HAS VACANCIES FOR A LIMITED Number of Pupils. TERMS: Organ and Theory Lessons, 2 Guineas per quarter; Voice Production and Pianoforte, 1 Guinea. Candidates prepared for Musical Examinations.—Address: Cound Villa, New-road, Newtown. (466) MONTGOMERYSHIRE EDUCATION AUTHORITY. LLANFAIR COUNCIL SCHOOL. APPLICATIONS are Invited for the post of CARETAKER of the above School, at a salary of 418 per annum. Applications, in writing, should be sent to me, the undersigned, not later than the 19th March next. LLEWELYN PHILLIPS, Clerk to Education Authority. County Education Offices, Newtown. 25th February, 1910. (255) MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION, 1810. I MARTIN WOOSNAM, of Bask Chambers, 9 Newtown, the Returning Officer for the above Election, hereby require All Persons- having Claims against me as such Returning Officer to forward particulars of their Accounts to me, the undersigned, not later than the 19th day of March instant, and I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that no Claim received after that date will be considered. Dated this 8th day of March, 1910. MARTIN WOOSNAM, Returning Officer. Bank Chambers, Newtown. M342 FORDEN UNION. PERSONS DESIROUS OF CONTRACTING to furnish this Union with Supplies for the ensuing Six Months, except Flour, which will be for Three Months, are requested to send sealed TENDERS for same to the Workhouse, Forden, before 10 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, the 23rd day of March, 1910, addressed To the Chairman of the Board of Guardians," and endorsed Tender for For List of Articles required, printed forms of Tender and conditions of same, apply to the Master of the Workhouse, or to the undersigned. CHARLES S. PRYCE. Montgomery. Clerk. 10th March, 1910. K344 MONTGOMERYSHIRE EDUCATION AUTHORITY. TEACHERS, as indicated, are REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY for the following SCHOOLS:— HEADS. Certificated—Hyssington and Snead C.E. Mistress, .£75. Penegoes C.E. Mistress (knowledge of Welsh), .£70. Unoertificated-Aberhafeøp C.E., Mistress, £ 60. ASSISTANTS (Female). Unoertificated-PanybontfawrC.E. (to teach Welsh and Sewing), YA6. Llangadfan C.E. (Welsh essential), to take sewing, XQ. Darowen C.E. (Welsh A40. Churchstoko C.E., .£4.0. Montgomery C E. (2 vacancies), X40 each. Llaagynog CI. (knowledge of NNelah), Uwchygarreg CI. (Welsh essen- tial), £ 40. Llandrinio Par., £ 40. Dclforwyn C.E,.fAO. Llanwddyn C.E. (Weiah essential), X45. Caersws Cl. (to take sewing), .£45, to commence duties 4th April. Carno Cl. (knowledge of Welsh), £ 40. Supplementary-Dwyrhiew CL, £ 25. Forms of application may be obtained from me, 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 Offioes, Newtown, March 11th, 1910. M337 MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE. WEIGHTS & MEASURES ACT, 1889.. SALE OF COAL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been received by the Board of Trade from the Montgomery County Council for their approval of certain BYE-LA WS which the Council have, in pursuance of Section 28 of the W eight and Measures Act, 1889, made with respect to the SALE OF COAL in substitution for the Bye-Laws made by them on the 16th September, 1892. A copy of these Bye-Laws can be inspected, free of charge, between 11 and 4, at the Office of the Clerk of the County Council, WelshpooL All persons interested are to take Notice that, twenty-one days after this date, the Board of Trade will proceed to consider the Application, and in the pieantime the Board will receive any objections which may be made thereto. (Signed) W. F. MARWOOD, Assistant Secretary. Board of Trade, Railway Department. 5th day of March, 1910. N.B,—Objections should be addressed to the Assistant Secretary, Railway Departmant, Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W., and a copy of every objection should at the same time be forwarded to the Clerk of the Montgomery County Council, Welshpool. M300 MONTGOMERYSHIRE EDUCATION AUTHORITY.. TENDERS FOR WORK AT COUNCIL SCHOOLS. CWMBELLAN (LLANIDLOES) COUNCIL StttUUL. I TNDERS ARE INVITED FOR WORKS JL of improvements and alterations to the CwMBELLAN COUNCIL SCHOOL "and Out- Offices, and for a. proposed new Watec Supply. Plans, specifications, and- conditions may, be seen at thef County Education 01fices Newtown, during office hours, on written] application being made to the Clerk, ac- companied by a deposit, fee of El Is., which: will be returned on receipt of a bona-fide Tender. T Tenders, marked Tenders for Cwmbellaa Council School." to be sent to the under- signed before the 28th day oi March, 1910. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily, aCCeLLEWELYN PHILLIPS, Clerk to the Education Authority. County Education, Offices, Newtown, 12th March, 1910. MONTGOMERYSHIRE EASTER SES- SIONS, 1910, AT NEWTOWN. NJTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that th& next GENERAL QUARTER SES- SIONS of the Peace for the County of Montgomery will be held at the Public Hall, in Newtown, in the said County, on Thursday, the 7th day of APRIL, 1910, at 10-30 o'clock in the forenoon, at wh-ick- hour and place the trial of prisoners for felony and misdemeanour will commence, and Grand and Petty Jurors, Prosecutors, and "Witnessses must attend. depositions must be torwaraeu » LllU Clerk of the Peace Seven clear days bexom j the Sessions, and in all cases arising 8ub sequently, immediately upon being taken. Appeals must be entered with the Clerk of the Peace before 4 o'clock on the Thurs- ,1"L .;).1 "L.1 day preceding ine urs* uaj ui suui* Sessions. HARBISON, Clerk of the Peace* Welshpool, 11th March, 1910. 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