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WELSHPOOL'S REFUSE DISPOSAL.
WELSHPOOL'S REFUSE DISPOSAL. "LORD POWIS REPLY." ALDERMAN HARRISON ASKS FUR QUIET CONSIDERATION. COUNCILLORS CONCILIATORY SPIRIT. "To consider reply trom the Earl of Powis to the Council s application for u yearly tenancy of the fields in Severn-road, with the option of a lea-e i< >r 21 year? from 25th March, 1911." To consider tender tor pipes." The publication in last Monday Ex- press oi this agenda of a special meeting of the Welshpool Town Council, to be held the following Tuesday morning, aroused keen and expectant interest amongst the townspeople. Speculation ran rife a- to whether Lord Powis had taken into account the town's unmistakable opposition to the Council's scheme to tease two fields from his Lordship for 21 years. Public anxiety on this point was destined not to be imme- diately. at any rate officially, satisfied. Rut private conversation with some of the coun- cillors, who had been pushing forward this anti-Henlaes scheme, suggested the gratify- ing conclusion that some spirit of sweet reasonableness is in the air. The special meeting of the Council was attended by the Mayor (Councillor T. J. Evans), the ex-Mayor (Councillor R. D. Thomas;. Aldermen Edward Wyke, G. D. ] Harrison, and David Jones, Councillors Hichard Jenkins, A. E. Bond, William Humphreys, George Macqueen. Edwin Stockton. T. Hiles. and Dr Marston. with the Town Clerk (Mr C. P. Yearsley). the Assistant Clerk k-Nir Ernest Watkins), the Borough Surveyor (Mr George Snook;, and the Sanitary Inspector <\Ir W. Wynne). The notice convening the meeting having been read, the Mayor asked would they have the letter read. A moment's silence seemed to imply consent, and the Town Clerk proceeded to read a type-written communication, at the foot of which ap- peared Mr Forrester Addie's characteris- tically large and bold signature: Estate Office, Powis Castle, Welshpool." But before the Town Clerk could read any further. Alderman Harrison rose and spoke: Before you go into that—I don't want to interfere with the business, but I really think, if this Council can see their way to adjourn the question for a few days, it may be very desirable— The Mayor: Do you propose that ? Alderman Harrison: Yes, I should sug- gest it. I do not want to stultify discus- sion, but there are very serious reasons why this should be considered by the Council quietly, if at all, and adjourn it for further consideration. Adjourn it to the Council meeting. I think it is very desirable. Councillor Richard Jenkins: Do I under- stand this meeting is adjourned ? The Mayor: As far as the consideration (If Lord Powis' letter is concerned, it is ad- journed till Friday. 1 think Mr Harrison or some other gentleman will propose that we resolve ourselves into committee so that we can discuss this. Councillor Jenkins: Is it necessary that we should go into c-oiiinfittee ? The Mayor: I think so. Councillor Jenkins: Is it necessary in your opinion that we should go into com- mittee ? The Mayor: It is not my opinion at 'all. I am simply waiting for any suggestion. Councillor Jenkins: I only ask is it necessary to go into committee. Alderman Harrison: I don't object to r going into committee myself. The ex-Mavor: f think it should be ad- journed till Friday. There is no reason why we should go into committee with this business now. It is far better to get. it read openly, and discuss it openly. Councillor Macqueen: Gentlemen, I think, if we are to discuss this at all, that we should first go into the business in com- mittee, and then bring it before the Coun- cil next Friday. I think that would be much the best way to do it. It is a ques- tion that has been talked about a good deal, —smiles)—and there has been an objection .laid to these fields near the Henfaes, and we may hear of something better (more smiles). I should like to propose that we go into committee now, and bring the mat- ter up at the Council meeting next Friday. Councillor Bond: This is a burning ques- tion, and has been now for a very long and I don't think we should oo jus- tified in discussing such an important mat- ter in camera. Alderman Wyke: I should rather like to second Councillor Macqueen's proposi- tion to go into committee. There are some important points that rather require to be thrashed out. Councillor Pryce .Jones: I second Mr Bond's proposition. The Mayor: Mr Bond doesn't make any proposition. Alderman Jones: Then I beg to move that we discuss it in public. It is a public ,ttuez;tlon. Alderman Harrison (to Alderman Jones): I moved the adjournment to Friday for reasons—I won't explain now. I can't ex- plain. But I will come and tell you pri- vately. The Mayor: We have an amendment to take this in the open Council. But Mr Macqueen has a resolution to go into com- mittee, and the result of that will be dis- cussed in the full Council on Fridav. Councillor Humphreys: I have great pleasure in supporting that, so long as it is to the public benefit. I think it will come out on Friday. Alderman Harrison: It will come out on Friday. There is nothing to keep back. Councillor Bond: I think this is the first time we have been told it is to the public benefit that it should be discussed pri- vately. I will propose that we discuss it in open Council, Mr Mayor. Councillor Pryce Jones: Because, if we have it in committee, it will be all about the town afterwards— Mr Bond: In five minutes (laughter). Councillor Humphreys: It just depends on who tells (more laughter). Councillor Bond: That's what we should like to know (continued laughter). Alderman Harrison (to the Mayor): Be- fore you put it. I only want to make one personal explanation—that it is on the un- derstanding that, if we go into committee, we arrive at no definite conclusion, but have a friendly talk amongst ourselves. With that view I should support going into committee. It was at this point that Councillor Hiles and Dr Marston entered the Council Cham- ber, and the Mayor inquired: Had I better explain to Mr Hiles? Councillor Humphreys: I think it would be better (smiles). The Mayor: Mr Councillor Marston and Mr Councillor Hile.s we have been dis- cussing—it hits been proposed by Mr Maequeen and seconded by Mr Wyke, that v.e discuss this thing in committee about the refuse tip. It has been moved as an amendment by Mr Bond and seconded Mr Alderman David Jones, that we discuss it now in open Council. Meanwhile, Councillor Hiles had sat on H chair a short distance away ffom the Council table, and Councillor Jenkins, who sat near by, now spoke in genial tone. I would suggest that you invite cur worthy friend, Councillor Hiles, to come nearer the table and join us. He seems to be apart altogether (smiles). There's plenty of room for him. I like to see his genial face. Councillor Hiles accepted the invitation, and Alderman Harrison said: Will you suggest that the public discussion be con- tinued on Friday ? We don't want to burke it in any shape or form. The Mayor then put Councillor Bond s amendment, for which there voted five-- the ex-Mayor. Alderman Jones, Councillors I Pryce Jones, Bond, and Hiles. The other members voted against-seven of them and the Mayor announced that the Council now resolved itself into committee. Thereupon, the press quitted the Council Chamber.
The New Pastor of Maesyrhelem.
The New Pastor of Maesyrhelem. On Wednesday week, Mr E. H, Dight, of the Baptist College. Cardiff, was or- dained pastor of Maesyrhelem, in room of the late Rev David Davies. The ceremony was presided over by Principal Edwards. In delivering the charge to the church, the Rev W. Evans, Cross Keys, pointed out the various considerations found in the verses how the churches should look upon their pastor, their attitude towards him, and also why they should hold him in their affectionate regard and esteem. Dr Edward-, then delivered the charge to the new minister, exhorting hm to remem- ber the greatness of the task he was under- taking, the responsibility of his office, the need of character, and the grand and glorious opportunity for Christian service that opened before him. The Rev T. E. Williams, Newtown, pre- sided over a subsequent meeting at the chapel, when lie gave a short history of the origin and growth of the Baptist cause at Maesyrhelem, and also the names of the various ministers who had laboured there since the time of its formation in 1801. He concluded by making a touching reference to the. friendship that had ex- isted between the late pastor, the Rev David Davies, and himself for many years, and hoped the same measure of success and prosperity would attend the labours of his newly-appointed successor. Mr A. E. H. Benson spoke on behalf of the deacons and members of Hope Baptist Church, Cross Keys. It was gratifying to the church at Maesyrhelem, he had no doubt, to hear the record of work done by Mr Dight in another place, and he hoped and earnestly desired that God's richest blessing would rest upon that union. He could assure them that the one who was coming among them would prove a labourer "worthy of his hire." Mr Paul, who has known the new pastor all his life,- spoke of the excellent work done by Mr Dight at the Cwmcarn Sunday School and Band of Hope. For a number of years he held the office of superintend- ent, during which time the school attained pre-eminence out of the 181 Sunday schools in the English Baptist Union of Wales, successfully carrying off the prize offered by the Union for efficiency in the Scripture examinations. Addresses were also delivered by Mr W. J. Evans, Cardiff Baptist'College, and the Rev W. Evans, the former pastor of the new minister. Dr Edwards spoke of the neglect of the Sabbath keeping, and made an inspiring call to vigorous and prompt action on the part of parents to rise to their responsibility and once more erect the family altar, and let the light of the grand old Bible once again burn brightly upon the hearthstone of Welsh family life. The evening service was held in the open air, as the crowd of people attending could not be accommodated in the chapel. The Revs W. Evans and T. E. Williams deliv- ered impressive addresses.
Agriculture in Wales. --
Agriculture in Wales. ADMINISTRATION OF DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. Delegates appointed at the recent national conference of Welsh agriculturists which was convened for the purpose of consider- ing the Development Act in so far as it applied to agriculture, met at Llandrindod Wells on Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr G. E. Bo wen Llwyngwaer, Pem- brokeshire. The hon. Secretary (Mr D. H. Thomas, Carmarthen) reported that he had written to Mr Lloyd George asking him whether the Commissioners would receive a depu- tation or not, but lie had not up to that time received a reply. A discussion took place with regard to the forming of a scheme to be submitted to the Commissioners. References were made to the remarkable success of the scheme which was in operation in Ireland, and it was suggested that the principle of that scheme might well be applied to Wales. The Chairman and Mr Emerson, of Car- Iliff, the latter delegate representing the Glamorgan Chamber of Agriculture, strong- ly advocated chief attention being given to the improvement of the breed in cattle and horses. Mr Emerson pointed out that it would be advisable to leave the selection of horses or cattle to the discretion of the respective county committees. Resolutions were adopted on the frame- work of a scheme to be submitted, after approval by the delegates, to the Com- missioners, urging that local committees be appointed in each county to administer any funds, and that county agricultural societies be requested to take steps towards the promotion of such committees. It was also resolved to recommend that support be given to agricultural co-opera- tion. Mr Roberts (Carnarvon) expressed the opinion that it was a great pity that the interests of Welsh agriculturists were not more extensively represented in Parlia- ment.
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Welsh University. MR. LLOYD GEORGE AS PROBABLE CHANCELLOR. In the death of King Edward the Univer- sity of Wales has lost its Protector. As Prince of Wales he was Chancellor, and on his accession to the throne created the office of Protector, which is peculiar to the Welsh University. It is anticipated that King George will shortly announce that, following the ex- ample of his illustrious father, he will be- come Protector, tlius-lean-ing the Chan- cellorship vacant. The heir-apparent is a minor, so that it is unlikely that he will succeed his father as Chancellor, and a suggestion has been made that the office should be filled by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Nothing can be done, of course, until the King announces his in- tention. The Chancellors of the other universities are chosen from among our statesmen. Mr Balfour is Chancellor of Edinburgh Lord Curzon, of Oxford Lord Morley, of Leeds Lord Rosebery, of Glasgow and of London Mr Chamberlain, of Birming- ham. It would, therefore, be in the fiti iess of things that Mr Lloyd George should be the Welsh Chancellor.
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LLANFAIR LEADERS AT LOGGERHEADS.
LLANFAIR LEADERS AT LOGGERHEADS. WARM DEBATE AT EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Principally owing to the exertions of Mr Maurice Evans, the local representative on the Education Committee, the erection of a new school at Pentyrch (Llanfair-Caer- einion) has been under consideration. On the 26th of May a special Committee held an enquiry, and the following are extracts from their report, which was signed by Messrs R. Jones, E. Powell, Scott Owen, and Edward Jones. The enquiry was largely attended, and a full statement of the facts supporting the application for provision of the new school was submitted by Mr Maurice Evans, of Cae Llewelyn, which was supported by several of those present. From Mr Evans' figures, it appeared that the new school, if provided, would be available for 52 children of school age, who are resident within about one mile of the proposed site, and who have now to attend schools distant from 2i to 4 2 miles. It should be explained that the children now in attendance at the Dolanog C.E. School are cut off from the district of the proposed new school by the river Banwy, and to enable them to attend the new school a bridge is required, and a road connecting same with the present roads on each side of the stream made. There appears to be an old road, which would be available, but this has not apparently been used for a number of years, and has become impass- able and overgrown by the fences. The corner of a pasture field, belonging to the Rev Owen Jones, of Gelli, and situ- ate about 200 yards from the Hendre, was pointed out to us as a suitable site for the school. This is centrally situated on ground slightly raised above the valley, easily drained, and in all respects well adapted for the purpose. There is a stream running through the field within 100 yards of the site, from which the water could be pumped, if a supply could be readily supplied by gravitation. We are of opinion that a good, case nas been made out for the erection of a school in the district, and that the site indicated is a suitable one, provided: First, that the bridge and roads before referred to, be constructed second, that permission be obtained for drainage in a simple, and inex- pensive manner on to the land tiear and third, that an adequate supply of good water can be obtained on reasonable terms." The Chairman said that the enquiry had been held before a good attendance in a little Wesleyan chapel. The listened care- fully to what the inhabitants said. One man told them that his children had to walk four miles to school, and got nothing to eat between 12 o'clock and six o'clock. The distances were all great, varying be- tween 2i and four miles. In fixing on the site, it was anticipated that steps would be taken for the erection of a bridge, and also for the opening up of the closed by-roads. The people in the locality, either through the County Council or some of the Com- mittee, must approach the Llanfyllin Rural District Council to erect a bridge and make provision for the children going to school. Mr Edward Powell seconded the adoption of the report. The site was ideal, and was offered on reasonable terms. The question was whether the District Council could not be compelled to bridge the river. Mr C. W. Humphreys contended that al- though there might be unanimity among the few parents in the district, there was considerable opposition to the scheme throughout the length and breadth of the parish. About 15 years back the question of this school had cropped up, and a School Board election was to have been fought on that question, and he (the speaker) was re- turned unopposed because lie was rather in favour of enlarging Llanfair school than erecting a new school there. If this new school were erected, it would have the effect of diminishing the attendance at five schools in the immediate neighbourhood. A great deal could be said on both sides, and some people lived a long way from the nearest school. He thought something should be done to meet the difficulty by way of run- ning conveyances. This system was in operation in Durham and Cumberland, where conveyances are provided in prefer- ence to havir.g a lot of small schools. Of course, it was a big question, but there was nothing like unanimity in the parish. Mr Peate, who was not able to be present that day, would have moved that the considera- tion of the report be deferred,, and that the views of the managers of the Rhiwhiriaeth and Llanfair schools be obtained. The population in the district was a dwindling one, and lie must express himself as strong- ly opposed to the erection of a new and expensive school. Still he was quite pre- pared to support any scheme for a convey- ance which he thought would not cost more than f.25 a year. The Chairman: We asked for the opinion of all the managers, Mr Humphreys. Mr Humphreys: But the .chairman of the managers was not asked. He did not attend. The Clerk said that as far as he remem- bered, the opinion of the school managers was that they thought the better course would be to provide conveyances. Mr Hugh Lewis: I think it would' be well to obtain the opinions of the local authority before you proceed with such a scheme. Mr Richard Lloyd thought a proper case should be made out before they proceeded to erect this rural school. As the local managers had hesitated, it would also be well for them to hesitate before proceding, and to ask the local managers what they thought. If Mr Humphreys would pro- pose that the matter be deferred, he would second it. Mr Humphreys signified assent. Mr Maurice Evans said he wished his friend Mr Humphreys had spoken out at the inquiry. But there he remained very quiet. Mr Humphreys had doubted the accuracy of the statement as to children at- tending the school. He had had a good deal of experience in drawing statements, and he pledged his word that it was cor- rect. Mr Humphreys had also referred to Mr Peate as the representative of the dis- trict affected. He himself was the repre- sentative, and not Mr Peate (laughter). Mr Humphreys: I said that Mr Peate represented the larger district, which was interested in the division. Mr Evans said he was not aware that there was any great opposition in Llanfair to the scheme. He knew Mr Humphreys was against it, and also a few other men. The name of Mr Alfred Jehu had been brought up there, hut. he knew that that gentlemen was in favour of it, as he was a very fair man. He hoped the matter would not be deferred any longer. If it were not taken in hand with as little delay as possible, the ratepayers in his division would be very much disappointed. Mr Lane Griffiths saw a danger of not judging the matter from the most important point of view—the educational point of view. There was no question that the mul- tiplicity of small schools was detrimental to the best educational -interests. Had it ever been pointed out to the parents that by securing on advantage they were losing another still greater ? If it were pointed out that by attending the larger school even at a sacrifice, both parents and children— he thought—would be willing to make that sacrifice. Mr Edward Powell said Mr Humphreys was present at the inquiry, and if any error had been made in the names and ad- dresses of the 52 children which had been read out, he would have noticed it. They were all aware that large schools were less expensive and better for the children, but when 52 children lyid to walk from 2! to four miles every day to school, it seemed to be their duty to provide a conveyance. They had fully considered that matter, but it seemed to be establishing a dangerous precedent. He thought that the matter should be carried through at once. The Chairman said that as a committee tney naa taKen every possime step to get. the opinion of the people in the district. He thought that under the circumstances they were obliged to provide a school. Mr Shuker had nothing to say against, any of the gentlemen who conducted the inquiry, but he did not altogether gather that the parents of those children were al- together desirous of having a new school and having their children educated there. When he was a lad, there was a school within half a mile of his home, but his parents preferred that he should walk to another school which was three miles dis- tant. He quite agreed with Mr Lane Griffiths that the education in small schools could not be so good as the teaching-given in the larger schools, and there county was at present suffering on account of it. There was no harm in allowing the matter to stand over for a little, in order that they might hear more. Mr William Ashton: Without dealing with the report. of the committee, I may say that I have every confidence in these four gentlemen, who have always done the very best they possible could for the Com- mittee. When he heard Mr Maurice Evans' report, it reminded him of the past history of the intermediate schools. Some had ad- vocated just two or three at the larger cen- tres, but Mr Tom Ellis had changed that. Had it not been for him, thefe would not have been at the present day 13,000 second- ary scholars in Wales. In face of that he was going to support the adoption of the report. Mr Lloyd said that nothing would be lost by deferring the matter for a month or two. If they passed it that day, they would be able to do nothing until next year. Mr C. W. Humphreys said that he did not like to see the managers ignored, but would like to give them an opportunity of having their say. He was certain they had over-estimated the number of children in the locality who would attend the school. On a division the report was adopted.
BERRIEW WATER SUPPLY --
BERRIEW WATER SUPPLY WHY MR. HURLBUTT DRANK COPIOUSLY. WHO SHALL ANALYSE ? "The present village supply is not above suspicion."—The Medical Officer (Dr R. D. Thomas) in his last annual report on the water supply of Berriew. It's been on ever since the Rural Coun- cil was started," commented a member of Forden Rural District Council last Wed- nesday upon one item in the agenda- Berriew water supply." The Chairman (Mr Percival Hurlbutt) presented a report that the committee ap- pointed to inquire into the matter met at Berriew on May 28th There were present the Chairman and Mr J. Howard, with the Medical Officer, the Surveyor, the In- spector, and the Clerk. Mr A. E. Hum- phreys-Owen, the Rev W. L. Martin, Mr J. E. Poundley, and Mr E. Lloyd also attended as owners or agents of property concerned, and all, said the Chairman, expressed them- selves strongly against a general water sup- ply as unnecessary, they being of opinion that the present sources were or could be made satisfactory. In these circumstances the committee considered that before fur- ther action is taken to provide a separate and general supply, the water from the whole of the existing wells and pumps- seven in number—should be anlaysed, and they recommended that this be done. The Clerk (Mr C S. Pryce) said that ac- cording to instructions he had inquired from Mr Blunt, of Shrewsbury, the cost of analysing the seven waters, and Mr Blunt wrote to say the ordinary charge for a sim- ple analysis of water for drinking purposes was £ 1 Is, but in case of three or more samples he reduced the charge to 15s each. Mr John Edwards asked could not they have the analyses done at Aberystwyth for a much smaller amount. The Clerk said the reduced rates for the Aberystwyth analyses were confined to feed- ing stuffs and manures. The Chairman observed that someone had told him that BOOTS, THE CHEMISTS, did such analyses very reasonably. As to the water supply, they felt that they should be perhaps making a false step and doing something without justification unless they satisfied themselves that the water was im- pure. He was very much surprised to find from the Medical Officer-on whose report the investigation was made—that he had taken no steps to prove his own assertions that the water was impure. He had simply based his report on an old report of 1892 or 1894.—(Mr J .Howard: 1896 I think it was). Mr John Edwards: Whose report was it? The Chairman: Not Dr Thomas's, but Dr Thursfield's. Since that report all the pumps have been cleaned out and the sur- face paved and from my own experience I should say in all probability they are now' free from pollution. I drank copiously from all these pumps, and I am still flourishing (laughter). It was a hot day, and I had nothing else but this pump water (laughter). Mr J. G. Miller questioned whether it was necessary to analyse the seven waters. The Chairman: I think we must do them all, if we do any, because they have all been condemned. It was stated that the Talbot pump had not been condemned. Mr J. L. Howard: And the old stone well, where they are supposed to supply the village from. The Chairman: I think we ought to take that one, if it is intended to supply the village from there. Mr Edward Davies: We shall find our- selves in the same place at the finish. You will find there is one pump within reas- onable distance to every- house, and that will put us out of court. The Chairman: We had a notice from the County Council to say this was an ur- gent matter, and asking what we were go- ing to do in the matter. Mr Davies: The County Council has never been told that there is a good water supply within reasonable distance of every house. The Chairman said they might instruct the Clerk to get tenders from Boots' and Aberystwyth, and take the cheapest. They were sure to be good. It was ultimately decided to ask Mr Murray, Aberystwyth—the analyst for the county—to analyse the waters, provided his terms were as reasonable as Mr Blunt's.
The Question of Health.
The Question of Health. The question of health is a matter which is sure 'to concern us at one time or another, especially when Influenza is so prevalent as it is just now so it is well to know what to take to ward off an attack of this most weakening disease, this epi- demic- catarrh or cold of an aggravating kind, to combat it whilst under its baneful influence, and particularly after an attack, for then the system is so lowered as to be liable to the most dangerous of complaints. Gwilym Evan' Quinine Bitters is acknowl- edged by all who have given it a fair trial to be the most specific remedy dealing with Influenza in all its various stages, being a preparation skilfully prepared with Quinine and accompanied with other blood purify- ing and enriching agents, suitable for the liver ,digestion, and all those ailments re- quiring tonic strengthening and nerve in- creasing properties. It is invaluable for those suffering irom colds, pneumonia, or any serious illness, or prostration caused by sleeplessness or worry of any kind, when the body has a general feeling of weakness and lassitude. Send for a copy of the pamphlet of testimonials, which carefully read and consider well, then buy a bottle (sold in two sizes, 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d) at your nearest Chemist or Stores. But when purchasing see that the name Gwilym Evans is on the label, stamp, and bottle, for without which none are genuine. Sole Proprietors:—Quinine Bitters Manufactur- ing Company, Limited, Llanelly, South Wales. I
UNWELCOME VISITOR.
UNWELCOME VISITOR. Welshpool Housewife's Startling Story. A Residence Ransacked. Butter (wrapped in the official notepaper of the Borough Sanitary Inspector), some bacon, a jar of tea, 2lbs. of sugar, a jar of marmalade, a bottle of bovril, some carra- way seeds, presentation pipe in a case, a cloth cap, a cloth hat, a pair of nail scissors. A seaman on tramp-now committed to the Quarter Sessions—is alleged to have broken into the house of Mr William Wynne, sanitary inspector of Welshpool, and therefrom to have stolen goods, which are catalogued above. This case was heard before the Welshpool Borough Bench last Tuesday, when the prisoner appeared as John Jones, alias Francis W. Watson, alias George Watson, alias Frank Watson, of Gilfach Goch, Glamorganshire." William Wynne, Rose Cottages, Salop- road, stated that about one o'clock on the afternoon of Monday, June 6th, he left his residence, where Mrs Wynne lay ill in bed. He shut and bolted the back door, and closed the front door, which locked with a latch. Returning home about four o'clock, lie found THE PLACE GENERALLY IN CONFUSION. Things had been removed from several cup- boards, particularly food, and placed on the kitchen window-sill. Mrs Wynne, who had been alone in the house, appeared to be suffering from shock, and was very nervous. He thought he had left the kitchen window open about two inches at the top-it gener- ally was the bottom casement was shut. When he returned, the bottom sash was wide open and the top shut. Half-a-dozen plant pots, which had rested on the kitchen window-sill, were now scattered about on the garden path in front of the window. The cupboards in the front room were open, and the kitchen cupboard partly open. Some bread and butter had been taken, and some bacon unhooked off the ceiling, a1j;o some carraway seeds and a pot of mar- malade. The marmalade was on the kitchen table, and a cannister of tea had been emptied off the mantlepiece. He missed from the front room cupboard his pipe and case, a small bottle of bovril, and a pair of scissors. A dish in that cupboard had been entirely emptied of some custard left over from Sunday, and some stewed rhubarb out of a basin (smiles in court, in which prisoner joined). The Justices' Clerk (Mr C. P. Yearsley): Do you wish to ask witness and question ? Prisoner (in a shrill voice): No, sir! P.C. Casewell now brought forward a bas- ket, containing the missing articles, most of which witness identified. Mrs Wynne next gave evidence, the Bench allowing her to sit down. On Mon- day, June 6th (she said), I was ill in bed at home. I heard a slight noise in the back bedroom. My bedroom door was shut. I heard my bedroom door being pushed open-it sticks rather. I turned round. Seeing no one there, I said, Is that you, Will ? meaning my husband. I heard no answer for a minute. I turned around in the direction of the door, and I saw it half open. A MAN CAME INTO THE ROOM. Having formally identified the prisoner as the man/Mrs Wynne continued: He said, "It's only me, missus! I'm looking for a bit of food." I said, "You black- guard How dare you come into my bed- room! I told him to take himself off quick. He didn't move for a moment. I got out of bed the other side, and went to the window and shouted. I could see no one. He turned around and went away downstairs. I then went to the back bed- room window and called Mrs Johnson, my next-door neighbour. I said, There's a man in the house Mrs and Miss John- son came to the door. I opened it, and went out into the gardey and shouted for help. I then went into the kitchen, and unbolted the door and opened it. I saw the man, and I then said to Mrs Johnson, This man has been ransacking my house, and been to my bedroom." He was talking to Mrs Johnson just outside the kitchen window. The man put his hand into his pocket, and said, This is all I have." He drew out a bottle of Bovril, a small pair of scissors, and a pipe case, and put them on the window where the other things were.- He kept say- ing, It's alright! It's alright! The Clerk Do you wish to ask any- ques- ":n" UUUS5 Prisoner No, sir! Mrs William Johnson, Rose Cottages, said that about a "quarter past three that Monday afternoon Mrs Wynne called to her from the back bedroom window, saying There's a man in the house. He's been in my bed- room Come at once Miss Johnson and witness went at once to the back of Mr Wynne's house, where she saw prisoner just in the act of COMING OUT OF THE KITCHEN WINDOW. He took up some sacks that were by the kitchen window and threw one over his back and had one in front- Prisoner (interrupting) A canvas bag, sir, and a carpenter's frail He went down the path a little way, con- tinued Mrs Johnson, and then turned around. She asked, How dare you go into the house and into the lady's bedroom He said, I was looking for food. I didn't know there was anyone in." Witness went to took for someone to go for an officer, and as she was turning back she saw the man going down Gungrog-lane. The Clerk: Do you wish to ask any ques- tion ? Prisoner No, sir! Miss Johnson corroborated her sister-in- law's evidence, and added that she saw the man going down the path towards the door that opened into the lane. He put his hand on the top of the door and pulled it off its hinge. She called to him, Come back He said, Come and search me. I've got nothing She said No. The officer shall do that." He came back, and said, You're not going to give me in charge." She said, Of course, we are." The Clerk Any questions ? Prisoner No, sir P.C. Thomas Jones gave evidence that in consequence of information received and description obtained, he, in company with P.C. Rees Williams (Forden) went in search of prisoner. About a quarter past seven o'clock that same evening he found prisoner lying in some hay in a hayloft in an out- building in one of the fields belonging to Mr Green, The Moors, by Tanyrallt, about a mile and a half from the town. Witness brought prisoner to Welshpool and locked him up. He had with him in the hay a kind of bass, and a BAG MADE OF SAILCLOTH. The Clerk Any questions ? Prisoner No. sir Sergeant Hughes said that at 3-45 p.m. he went down to Mr Wynne's house, and found on the window-sill the articles catalogued above. He found the blind-roller on the floor opposite the window, and there were fresh scraches on the paint of the window- sill outside. About 8 p.m. prisoner was brought to the police station, where witness charged him with breaking and entering into Mr Wynne's house and stealing there- from the articles above mentioned. Accused replied, I have nothing to say." The Clerk Do you wish to ask the ser- geant any question ? Prisoner No, sir Mr Maurice Jehu Is "John Jones" his name ? The Sergeant No, not his right name. He says it is the name he goes by in Wales. His proper name is Frank Watson—Francis W. Watson, then George Watson, then Frank Watson. Prisoner informed the Clerk that "sea- man was his proper description. He wished to say nothing in answer to the charge, and he called no witnesses. The Mayor (Mr T. J. Evans) You are committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions. Prisoner I thank you, sir The Clerk: Do you make any application for counsel ?—No sir. Prisoner-a dark-complexioned man, small of stature, but wiry-was then re- moved in custody. P.C. Thomas Jones led him down Broad-street to the police station by a handcuff attached to prisoner's right wrist.
ODDFELLOWSHIP. --
ODDFELLOWSHIP. Interesting Address by Mr. Charles Shnker. Distinctions for Montgomeryshire Brethren. Impressions of the Southampton Conference. New Developments. Forty-two years have passed since Mr Charles Shuker helped to establish a Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows at Churchstoke. But the veteran friendly so- ciety official is still full of activity, and at the annual dinner of the Berriew Lodge last Thursday afternoon he delivered an in- teresting and instructive address. There had been Oddfellows from time immemorial, remarked the Provincial Cor- responding Secretary. He did not know whether Noah was an Oddfellow or not,- (laughter)—but the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows was founded 100 years ago. Since then the Order had been growing larger and larger, it had been better man- aged, and had accumulated more funds. There had been many secessions, but those who had left had done so because they did not wish to be curbed in their ideas of car- rying out the work. When the directors and officers would not allow them to deal with monies contrary to the rules of the Order, they ware many years ago unfortun- ately able to leave rather easily. But now lodges could not leave the Unity without good Gause,-(hear, hear)—at any rate, if they left, they must leave their money behind (laughter and applause). The number of members in the Manches- ter "Unity last year were 1,055,637, an in- crease during the year of 1,957, a considera- ble increase, and the more so, because he was sorry to say all the other affiliated societies had decreased in numbers during the year. It would take some time to get the financial statement for last year, but in 1908 the receipts were E2,138,915, and the payments F-1,714,550, leaving a balance added to the funds of C424,365, making the value of this' great Unity at the end of 1908 E 14,325,731. The gain of £ 424,01)0 was composed of in- terest at any rate the interest on the money invested was very nearly £ 500,000,— (A voice: Good!)—which was put by for the older days of present members. The Montgomery district, continued Mr Shuker, was really a worthy member of the great Unity,—(hear, hear)—and was ack- nowledged on all hands to be so. He could not take to himself a statement made that this was the result of his own individual efforts. He had done his best, but others had also done their best (hear, hear, and applause). It was the result of the work of many able men-past and present. He was proud that they had such men connected with the district, and with their help he was sure they would go on from good to better in the future (hear, hear, and ap- plause). The district at the end of last year contained 2,520 adult members and 410 juveniles, making a total of 2,930, an in- crease of 31 adult members and nine juven- ile members for the year. That, too, was a very tangible and real increase, for he was sorry to say that during the last year or two many clubs and many large affiliated societies had not increased their member- ship so largely as in some years past. That was considered to be due perhaps almost entirely to two things, which had been very helpful to the men of this country—the Compensation Act on account of injuries received and the Old Age Pensions Act, both very excellent in their way, but per- haps excellent things carried out in that way might injure some other excellent things that were endeavouring to do good work. He said nothing against them, but the tendency had been rather perhaps against the increase of the usefulness of clubs of this nature because they endeav- oured to carry out some of the objects at least that they endeavoured to carry out themselves. The receipts from the Mont- gomery district amounted to P.4,395 from the adult members and f-200 from the ju- venile branches, a total of £ 4,595. The pay- ments were £ 3,237 and E203 respectively, total E3,440, so that they had gained the very large and helpful amount of £ 1,155. That gain represented very nearly the amount of interest from the funds in the district. The interest was very nearly £ 1,200. The capital was £ 33,900 for the adults and P-641 for the juveniles, total Y.34,541 (hear, hear). Taking Sunday and Monday combined, they paid out for use- ful objects to their members about £10 EVERY DAY from January 1st to December 31st every year. Of the 11 lodges composing the Mont- gomery district, Berriew formed one of the chief branches. He was glad from informa- tion which came to him as secretary of the district, to find that the lodge had been going on in the past, and was going on now (hear, hear). It had always been a well- managed lodge,—(applause)—and he had every confidence it would be so in the fu- ture. Moreover, it had the confidence of the ladies and gentlemen in, the parish and neighbourhood, and he was glad to notice how well they supported the lodge in every possible way. So long as the lodge was thus carried on and the officers did their duty, he was sure they would retain the confidence of the residents in Berriew par- ish (applause). Mr Shuker went on to give a report of the Oddfellows' annual conference at South- ampton, which he and Mr J. E. Tomley, Montgomery, attended as representing the Montgomery district. They did not go there to walk about and see sights, he remarked, but to work. And they did work hard. It was a great education, indeed, to be pres- ent at that assembly. He had 'visited the House of Commons on several occasions, but did not find that attention to business practiced there or such able speeches de- livered. At the conference they were not perhaps the cream of society,—(laughter)— but some speeches were delivered that would have done credit to their Cabinet Ministers (laughter and applause). The brethren seemed to- know what thev were talking about, and from the training they had had for many years they were able to express their opinions very lucidly and cogently on the business at hand. The meetings were attended by about 700 members. There were people there from almost every grade of society as financial members of Odd- fellows, and he was proud to be amongst them. They had, for instance, amongst the directors of the Order one clergyman, the rector of Reigate, Mr Davies one ex- member of Parliament, Mr Rigg, and others well known in the country. One who stayed witl him was a Dr Cooper Smith, and there was the rector of Basingstoke, and four mayors of towns in England, and several ex-mayors. Although in religious matters," added Mr Shuker, our Society has nothing to do with the various classes of religion, with the various sects or divisions that may occur, IT IS INTENSELY RELIGIOUS. At our initiation charge we are told that we have nothing to do with the various branches of religion in our country, but we are told that we must sustain a high state of morality in our daily life,—(ap- plause)—and those who do not, those who offend against the laws of the country, are- dismissed from the Society." Again, their Society was intensely loyal.. Their business at Southampton commenced with God save the King," and the last thing they did, when business was over, was to sing God save the King," and it would have done their hearts good to have heard the way in which the National An- them was brought out on that occasion by 700 voices. It had been the intention of the present King to have honoured the Society by taking the chair at the banquet at Southampton during the week, but ow- ing to the sad death of his father, their beloved Edward VII, he, of course, was unable to keep that appointment, and in fact the banquet did not take place. The sad event cast rather a gloom over the meetings in many ways during the week. The processions were not carried out, and there were no bands and banners about the streets. Things were done in a quieter mood, and they had hardly revived them- selves from the grief that had affected the nation at the death of their great and good. King. On the day of the funeral the confer- ence ceased from work, but worked harder the other days. They sat from nine till one and from two till five, as usual, but they also commenced again at six and sat till eleven, which was a good day's work. They were welcomed when they went there by the Mayor and Mayoress of Southamp- ton, who came more than once to their conference discussions during the week also other gentlemen and representatives of the Foresters and Rechabites offered their felicitations and made presentations to the Grand Master, showing the brother- hood that- existed between other societies and themselves. Amongst the matters mentioned was thai the auditing of the accounts of the different lodge3 in the country should be carried out as truly and thoroughly and competently as possible. Every lodge was not conducted so perfectly as the Berriew Lodge and other lodges in the country. Recently about 900 brethren took part in an examination in AUDITING LODGE ACCOUNTS, and only 90 passed. A good many criticised that examination—that the questions were too hard. Of those who took part in the examination, three were from the Mont- gomery district, and of these two passed- Bro. Tomley, -of Montgomery, and Bro- Mountford, of Churchstoke,—(applause)— and he was sure they congratulated those- brethren on passing that examination (ap- plause). Some brethren thought so much of the matter that they brought forward a proposition that any auditors who took up the work of auditing the lodge accounts, and did not do them properly, should be fined £ 2 each (laughter and applause). A good many believed in it, but, however, ii, was lost. They thought it rather hard, es- pecially as two or three were engaged, and some said perhaps it was not done pro- perly because there was one duffer amongst us." However, it was favoured very much, and, if brought forward next year, it might be carried. Again, there was the matter of helping deficient lodges. Generally speaking, there were old lodges that had existed 70 or 80 or 90 years, and were not able to pay their way chiefly on two accounts. The one was because for many years—up to recent years —all the members paid the same contribu- tion-generally 6d a week—whether they came in at 40 or at 16 years of age, and the man who entered at 40 would take far more from the society than the man who commenced at 16. Another reason was that members engaged in mining or in manu- factories were more liable to accidents or disease than those who worked in country places like Berriew. But they were only expected to pay the same amount of money, and receive the same benefits. However, it. was determined this year and last year that those lodges that were well-to-do and had; a surplus-as many had—should HELP a little those that got behind hand through no fault of their own, but owing to the system and ideas they followed out in past days. Then it was recommended that the great Unity should advertize themselves more.. There were many competing societies and clubs, which only lasted for twelve months, dividing clubs, tontine clubs. Theirs was quite different, so they thought they should have lantern lecturers to go around the country or make their work known through individual members or lodges. It was decided to take up the matter of consumption more thoroughly, and send to sanatoria especially those who were in an early stage of the disease, that they might, recover. One member from the Montgom- ery district went last year, and was much improved, and they hoped, if there were others in the district, they might also be sent to sanatoria. They would be sent free —except the railway fare—for two or three months. Then again there was a new idea of an orphanage, that they ought to provide, not large, but small buildings, where children of deceased parents might be sent to be taken care of and educated and prepared to fight their battle in the world. The di- rectors were instructed to take the matter up in the next twelve months, and at the- next Whitsuntide conference rules would be made to carry out the proposal. The Montgomery district, which had al- ways taken an able part in the work of the general assembly, had two matters on the agenda. One was FINDING FAULT RATHER with the manner in which the officers of the Manchester Unity carried on their work. The directors' meetings lasted a fortnight every quarter, but it was two or three months afterwards that the minutes were sent. He (Mr Shuker) brought the matter forward, and another matter, which Bro. Tomley was unable to bring up, having been obliged to leave for home. And for the first time the Montgomery district was, able to carry two propositions at the same time. There was another matter for congratula- tion. For two years Bro. Tomley had been. a candidate for the Investigation Commit- tee, which was the highest in authority and work next to the directors. He had just failed on two former occasions—there were only seven members—but on this oc- casion he (Mr Shuker) was glad to say that he was elected—third on the list. Bro. Tomley had been able to take part in the business this year, because he was the first to take part in the business this year, be- cause he was the first man out a year ago, and one of the seven was unable to attend the meetings. It was never said that the Manchester Unity was perfect. Everything might be made better, but their Society did far more than many members took part. in. They could take part in many benefits, in which they did not at present take part. They could provide for themselves assurances or endowments of F-5, £ 10. or £ 100, payable- a a certain age or at death to represen- tatives. I can asure you," observed Mr Shuker,. in conclusion, "that, so .far as my know- ledge goes, we belong to a Society second to none in this world, and if we only carry out its objects and rules, we shall not fail to receive every benefit that we are trying to provide for ourselves (hear, hear, and: applause).
The Colonel's Exclamation.
The Colonel's Exclamation. Colonel Pryce-Jones attended the Education; Committee on Tuesday, but he attended merely as a listener, he made no speech but once he uttered an exclamation—the one word, What!" This exclamation followed the reading of a recommend- ation by the Executive Committee for a further expenditure in structural alterations on Caersws Council School of £ 57 10s Od. The Chairman ex. plained that the alterations were to be made to the, windows to provide the necessary light. They re- quired more light" in Caersws. The Surveyor's note was as follows:—"All these improTements are desirable, but the new window in the south- west gable is, I consider, an absolute necessity for the pi oper lighting of that end of the middle o £ the School.