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CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS. Train Services, Christmas, 1910, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24TK, the 10 ft.rn Pa-senger Train from Moat Lane to Builth Weils wiil be continued through to Brecon, and the 4-25 p lD. Train from Brecon to Builth Wells wili run as in October. For Service on Christmas Day sea Special Announcements. TRAIN SERVICE. ON MONDAY, DECEMBFR 26TH, the follow- ing Passenger Trains will not run — MAIN LINE. Down. 3-55 p.m. Welshpool to Machynlleth. Up. 8-10 a.m. Caersws to Welshpool. 1-40 p.m. Welshpool to Oswestry. 1-20 p.m. Machynlleth to Welshpool. 7-10 p.m. Welshpool to Oswestry. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, the follow- ing Trains will not run :— MAIN LINE. Down. 7-35 a.m. Welshpool to Newtown. 3-55 p.m. Welshpool to Machynlleth. Up. 8-10 a.m. Caerswt3 to Welshpool. S-5 a.m. Carno to Newtown. 1-20 p.m. Machynlleth to Welshpool. 7-10 p.m. Welshpool to Oswestry. PASSENGER TRAIN ALTERATIONS FOR DECEMBER, 1910. With the following exceptions There will be no alterations in the running of this Company's trains tor December, and the Time Tables dated October, 1910, together with the alterations for November, will, therefore, re- main in force until further notice The 7-35 a.m. train from Llanfyllin will leave a.t 7-30 a.m., and run 5 minutes earlier throughout. The 8-30 a.m. (Wednesdays only) train from Llanfyllin to Oswestry will run at altered times as follows Llanfyllin dep. 8-20 a m Bryngwyn Llanfechain 8-30, Llansaittffraid arr. 8-37, dep. 8-47, Llanymynech arr. 8-57, dep. 9-0, Pant 9-3, Llynclya 9-10, Oswestry arr. 9-20. For particulars of Train Service on Christmas Day see special Time Tabie. CHAS. L. CONACHER, Oswestry, Dec., 1910. Traffic Manager. CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY. rpo BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY, I the several stacks of HAY, of the growth of 1910, standing at the undermentioned Stations on the Cambtian Railways, and estimated to contain the respective quantities, more or less, also undermentioned, viz.:— Estimated Estimated STATIONS. Weight, STATIONS. Weight Tons. Tons. Fenn'sBank, No. 1 5i St.Harmons. 2-i No. 2 6 Rhayader 6t Bettisfield 71 Doldowlod. 5 Llansaintffraid 8 Trefeinion 5t Pool Quay, No. 1. 8-41 Caersws 5t No.2. 4 Ynyslas 7 Welshpool. No. 1. 4 Towyn 51 No.2. 6 Barmouth Junction 6 Forden 2t Pensarn 4 Montgomery 3i Harlech 8 Abermule, No. 1 3 Talsarnau 71 11 No. 2 3 £ Criccieth. 5 Kerry 3 Afonwen 9i Llanidloes, No. 2.. 4t Abererch 9 For further particulars, and to treat, apply to S. WILLIAMSON, Secretary. Oswestry, November, 1910. •ms>l|uAqoew 'jsiiuayo 'S3IAVG HOHH j! 'Sousqojad K ippo |o3auB/n4D uA 0 pejpnp K je -ag BpA3 nau a hQ sg E • "3VI "sl '43°V- JBS3U }S|3 B 'AAjnDs 'uu||upe;jo}sa|d -uiid 'vjsA 'qoeye usojSf ub3 !«i)d Jjujiq so puo 1 jA qou e||3M3 1 iuip e 'neq-iois ;a uA ,ajn) I -xiw pooia 8u«jeg„ a I AEUI A uAq JABUAQ—'NFLD I Q3V.VOV HOVI N30U0 I dpI A. BREESE, tio CHEMIST, THE CROSS, NEWTOWN, & Agent for BRUCE, GREEN & Co's. so Specialty 'Sightsaver,' from 2/6 per pair. All sights carefully tested. f CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure. in either sex, all acquired or CODa jtitational Discharges from the Urinary Organs. Gravel, 4ind Pains in the back. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 40 yeafs. In boxes 4s. 6d. each. of SE Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout World, or sent tor sixty stamps by the makers. The Uaooia end Midland Counties Drug Company, I innate Eagle Brewery, Newtown ro FARMERS AND OTHERS S. POWELL, BREWER, MALTSTER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. SPECIALLY HOME BREWED HARVEST ALES R T 8d., lOd. & Is. per Gall. t Made from the Choicest Malt and Hope. DUBLIN and other STOUTS in all Hifse Casks. AgEnt for Welshpool—PABRT. Victoria Vftults. New MilIS-PROCTOR. Llanbad«rn—?rrs C,DWALLADlCR.

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Welsh Senior Cup Draw. The draw for the third round of the Welsh Senior Cup took place on Wednesday, and resulted as follows :-Bangor v. Llandudno or Carnarvon Chester v. Mold; Connah's Quay v. Northern Nomads; Whitchurch v. Johnstown; Oswestry v. Druids; Wrexham v. Chirk; Cardiff or Ton- pentro v. Trebarris; Llandrindod Wells v. Llan- fyllin or Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Newtown). The -first-named clubs have choice or ground. Ties to be played January 7.

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) WELSHPOOL COUNTY SCHOOL. Prize Distribution. On Friday week the prize distribution was made to the scholars attending the Welshpool County School. Mr Forrester Addie (the Chair- man of the Governors) presided over a large gathering. I- HEADMASTER'S REPORT. The Headmaster (Mr R. E Owen) in his annual report, said the numb rs in the school bad been very satisfactorily maintained, with an average of 85 for each term of the year. The Board held its full dress inspection last February, and he ventured to say that the report was satisfactory to all concerned. Particular appreciation was shown of the efforts now made in the school to teach agriculture and the subjects connected with it, and the inspectors considered that a solid founda- tion bad been laid in that respect. Many boys had taken up the subject with great interest. Good examination results were secured last July, and three boys—R. C. Riddell, J. I J. Davies and D. G, Price-were offered county scholarships in agriculture, Riddell being placed first on the list of candidates in the special examination conducted by the County Council. He thought they might claim as a school to have done some good work in the last five or six years in practical subjects- drawing, woodwork, surveying, weather observa- tion, and so on. He was sure their distinguished visitor (Mr Edward Owen) would agree that even a subject like history could be taught on practical lines by the personal observation and study of the concrete remains in their midst, British strongholds, Roman roads, Roman camps, and so on. The Headmaster also gave an interesting record of the successes of old pupils during the year, and than ked the Governors for their kind- ness and assistance. I HEADMISTRESS'S REPORT. Miss Bingham, in the course of her report, refeired to the proposal to add a department to the school for younger girls. The attainments of pupils who came from different elementary schools varied greatly, she said, though they might have been in the same standard. The weaker of those children, as well as those of 10 or 11, coming from private schools, would profit greatly by the com- plete separation of the schools two lowest forms. There always had been in. the school a lower division of form II. When she came there first both fottn I. and II. did the same work. At the present time they were only very slightly separ- ated on two subjects. The complete separation of these two forms, which had always been com- bined, and which had certainly been the greatest source of weakness and inefficiency, would be of untold advantage. For that they required extra space. Additions to the girls' school were urgently needed on other grounds, and the school could not grow without them. She believed she had lost elder girls this year through cramping. In the school year, 1907-8, she had 17 girls out of 68 who entered from private schools and private tuition; in 1908-9, 14 out of 68; last year 9 out of 57; and this year 14 out of 66. Of the 14 from private schools now in the school only 8 were admitted this year, two of them from Shropshire. In all the new English county schools the age limit was 10 in the girls' school, and in several of them it was eight. As the county school schemes were being amended, it seemed to her a pity that the special case of girls' schools should not he considered separately with special regard for pupils from private schools. Of course, there was no idea there of altering the exi ting arrange- ments for elementary scholars. The Central Welsh Board triennial inspection of the school occurred in the spring, and the result was very encouraging. THE PRIZE WINNERS. Mra Dugdale distributed the following prizes GIRLS. Form VI.: Madge Reese-Form prize, C.W.B. Honours certificate for English language, literature and French, with conversation. Frances J. Rogers- Form prize, C.W.B. higher certificate for botany, with three distinctions, English language and litera- ture, French and history. Form V. Edith Turner—Form prize, Salop County Council major scholarship, C.W.B. senior certificate for English language, literature, arithmetic, mathe- matics, French, dressmaking with distinction, and cookery. Ethel Bennett—C.W.B. senior certificate for Scripture, English language, arithmetic, French with conversation, and geography. Rosaline Francis —Oxford University locals 3enior certificate for Scripture, English, arithmetic, history, geography, French and botany. Muriel Breeze—Passed in the C.W.B. senior examination in literature, history, mathematics, French, dressmaking and cookery. Bessie Griffiths-Passed in the C.W.B. senior examination in English language, literature, arith- metic and dressmaking. Form IV.: Nora Quin-Form prize, Salop County Council major scholarship, C.W.B. junior certificate for English language, literature, history, arithmetic with distinction, mathematics, French. Latin, drawing with distinction, dressmaking with distinction at the senior stage. Marjorie Pryoe—Form prize, C.W.B. junior certificate for English language with distinction, literature, history, arithmetic, mathematics, Latin, French, geography, drawing with distinction, and dressmaking with distinction at the senior staere. Mary Jones—C.W.B. junior certificate tor English language with distinction, literature, history, arith- metic, mathematics, French, drawing, dressmaking at the senior stage. Doris Reese-C.W.B. junior certificate for English language, literature, history, arithmetic, mathematics, French, geography, and dressmaking at the senior stage. Lilla Jones—Passed in the C. W.B. junior certificate examination in English language, literature, history, arithmetic, and dressmaking at the senior stage. Violet Rider- Passed the C.W.B. junior certificate examination in English language, literature, arithmetic, French, and dressmaking at the senior stage. Form III. (Form prizes with which are included prizes for order and punctuality): 1. Elizabeth Ashton; 2, Gladys Davies, 3, Annie Stephens; 4, Margaret Lloyd; 5, Mable Cound. Cookery and needlework at the C.W.B. junior certificate stage; 1, Gladys Davies; 2, Elizabeth Ashton; 3, Annie Stephens. Form II. (Form prizes with which are included prizes for order and punctuality) 1, Emily Passant; 2, Eleanor Lloyd; 3, Mabel Bennett; 4, Harriet Row- lands; 5, Phyllis Jones; 6, Elizabeth Morgan; 7, Mabel Hall; 8, A. Williams. Charles Howell Memorial Prizes.—(I.) Dressmaking and needlework at the Senior C.W.B. stage: 1. Violet Holmes; 2, Edith Turner; 3, Gladys Mary Powell; 4, Clara Rogers; 5, Norah Quin 6, Kathleen Green. (II.) General merit and thoroughness: 1, Edith Turner 2. Marjorie Pryce. Headmistress's Science Prizes': Frances J. Rogers. Boys. Form VI. W. J. Pugh—First in form, C.W.B. Honours certificate, Salop County Council leaving ex- hibition of X20. J. H. Elton-second in form, profi- ciency in C.W.B. higher certificate examination. Form V. J. S. Pilot-First in form, C.W.B. senior certificate. J. A. James-Second in form, C.W.B. senior certificate. A. Black—Third in form, profici- ency in C.W.B. examination, Charles Howell Memo- rial prize for *'General Excellence and Thorough- ness." J. R. H- Reese—Third in form, proficiency in C.W.B. examination. W. H. Bennett—C.W.B. senior certificate, Oxford University senior local cer- tificate. G. Jones—C.W.B. senior certificate, with distinction in arithmetic. W. H. Oliver—C.W.B. junior certificate, with geography at senior stage. Form IV.: C. A. Finchett-First in form, C.W.B. junior certificate. H. G. Garratt—Second in form, C.W.B. junior certificate, never absent, never late. J. 1. J. Davies-Third in form, Charles Howell Memorial prize for woodwork. R. C. Riddell- Oxford University local junior certificate. H. W. Gwilliam Charles Howell Memorial prize for General excellence and thoroughness." J. Jores- Never absent, never late. Form III. James Jones —First in form: E. C. H. Jones-Second in form. W. A. Jackson—Third in form. Proficiency Prizes.—Never absent, never late G. R. Arthur, R O. Cambridge, E. R. Jones and A. R. Molineux. .L Form II. E. E. Davies—First in form, never absent, never late. J. D. Evans-Second in form. E, M. Foulkes-Third in form, never absent, never late. J. F. G. Challinor-Third in form. E. J. M. Berwick-Never absent, never late. J. Jones- Never absent, never late.

Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir. A cutting from an American newspaper throws some light on the wonderful effect of the singing of the Royal Welsh La.dies' Choir. Words," says the writer, "fail to justly convey the mag- nificence of the total vocal efforts. Casting aside any feeling of sentiment which may exist, it hf's to ba admitted that the Weli-h choir, with its galaxy of talent, excelled in every way and soared far above the realms of general anticipa- tion. All the renderings were perfect, and under all the circumstances a capital' P appears neces- sary to give the proper meaning to the expression. As a choir, the Welsh ladies practically put the stamp of infallibility on their reputation last night. Two hours of wondrous music, bathed in glorious song, did not appear sufficient for the large audience." Our vocabulary this side of the Chauael is so inadequate I THE LATE REV. W. G. MANSFIELD, OF VELINDRE.

Death of Major-General White- head, C.B., of Penybont Hall. The death occurred on Sunday morning, Dec. 11th, of Major-General Robert Chiltern White- hI-ad. C.B., J.P., of Penybont Hall, Radnorshire. The deceased gentleman bad only a short illness, but, death was not altogether unexpected, as the distinguished soldier had reached the age of about 77. He succeeded to the Penybont Hall estate under the will of the late Mr J. Percy Severn on the death of the late Miss Severn a few years ago, and has since led a quiet, retired life at Penybont Hall. He was highly esteemed by the people of the district, and by his numerous tenantry. but he did not enter public life to any large extent. He served the office of President of the Radnor- shire Agricultural Society a few years ago, and was a generous supporter of that excellent or- ganisation. Another year he acted as President of the Penybont Foresters' anniversary, and year by year he entertained the scholars of the Llan- badarn-fawr and Llandegley schools to a tea and sports. All good work in the district had in the deceased a warm supporter. He was a Churchman and Conservative. Ho was High Sheriff of Rad- norshire in the year 1908.

LLANIDLOES TOWN COUNCIL The Mayor (Alderman Edward Hamer) pre- sided over the ordinary meeting of the Llanidloes Town Council, held on Thursday evening. Other members present were: Aldermen Richard George, Edward Davies, and William Ashton, and Coun- cillors J. Kinsey Jones, E. R. Hcrsftul Turner. J. James Meredith, Richard Jarman, E. B. O'Neil, George Benbow, Thomas Evans, and George Her- combe. After the report of the Sanitary Committee was read' Councillor Turner said that the entrance to Picton was in a very bad state and thought some- thing ought to be done. Councillor Meredith said that certain conditions had not been complied with by the owner of the property. Councillor Turner: It is a rather important road, with an entrance to the main street. Alderman Davies said that the road had been dedicated to the public a great number of years ago, and the town ought to make it fit for the people to use, and he suggested that the matter be gone into. Councillor Meredith said that a deputation had been appointed to see to the sewage in the same place. Councillor Jarman said that as three members had been appointed to see to the sewage, he thought that they might as well look into the matter. This was agreed to. The Finance Committee recommended that a rate of 2/3 in the £ be levied to meet expenses for the year. The report was adopted. The Town, Hall Finanos Commitwe reported that during the month X6 had been received as market tolls. The Mayor said that it bad been decided to adjourn the question of a public meeting to con- sider the advisability of advertising Llanidloes as a health resort owing to the General Election. It was reported that the weirs in the district were in a ba.d state and that salmon were unable to get past thom.—The Cierk was directtd to write tc the River Conservatory Board asking that an inspector should examine the weirs in the Severn and tributaries w.ith a view to providing means for the fish to pass. The Improvement acd Lighting Committee recommended that an extra lamp be place in Short Bridge-street and that the Gas Company be reminded of their agreement with the Council I to keep the lamps alight each week night until 11 o'clock, 10 o'clock on Sunday, and 12 o'clock on Saturday. l Wednesday, December 21st, was the day fixed for the Christmas Poultry Mark it.

THE GENERAL ELECTION, LIBERAL GAINS. CAMBRIDGE (NEWMARKET). 1910—Unionist maj. 120. Sir C. D. Rose (L). 4786 Mr G. H. Verrall (C) 4387-399 KENT (DARTFORD). 1910—Unionist maj. 817. J. Rowlands (L) 9152 W. Foot Mitchtll (C) 8918 -234 KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE. 1910—Unionist maj. 41. Major G. MeRicking(L) 2817 Ronald McNeill (C) 2625-192 WILTS (CRICKLADE) NORTH. 1910—Tory maj., 635. R. C. Lambert (L) 6,937 Colonel Calley (C) 6,809-128 TORY GAINS. CORNWALL (BODMIN). 1910—Liberal maj. 50. Lt.-Gen. Sir R. Pole-Carew (C) 5021 Mr Isaac Foot (L) 4930 41 DEVON (TORQUAY). 1910—Liberal maj. 11. Colonel C. R. Burn (C) 5101 Sir F. Layland-Barratt (L) 4971-130 DEVON (ASHBURTON). 1910—Liberal maj. 247. Capt. E. F. Morrison-Bell (C) 5579 C. R. Buxton (L) 5225-354 DEVONSHIRE (TAVISTOCK). 1910—Liberal maj. 227. J. W. Spear (C) 6409 H. C. F. Luttrell (L) 6019-390 WALES. BRECKNOCKSHIRE. Sidney Robinson (L) 5511 J. Conway Lloyd (C) 3631-1880 E. CARMARTHENSHIRE. Abel Thomas (L) 5825 M. L. Peel (C) 2315 J. H. Williams (Soc) 1176-3510 CARMARTHEN (WEST). J. Hinds (L) 5076 J. W. J. Caemlyn (C) 2036-3040 DENBIGHSHIRE (EAST). E. T. John (L) 6449 Alfred Hood (C) 3186-3263 GLAMORGANSHIRE (SOUTH). W. Brace (Lab.) 10190 Lewis Morgan (C) 7252-2938 GLAMORGANSHIRE (EAST). Clement Edwards (L) 9088 Frank Gaskell (C) 5603 C. B. Stanton (Lab.) 4675-34S5 OTHER CONTESTS. FIFESRIRE (WEST). Labour gain over Liberal. William Adamson (Lab.). 6128 J. D. Hope (L) 5425-703

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 Evans' 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 from 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.

Lord Powis on the Lords. Presiding over a meeting held in support of Colonel Pryce-Jones, at Welshpool on Monday, Lord Powis asked what had occurred to cause a disturbance of Christmas trade, and why were they plunged into a General Election ? They were told by some members of the Govern- ment that the peers forced the election, but Mr Asquith said he wanted more emphasis behind him to carry out his programme. Well, he had no succeeded in getling that emphasis, and they must put forward every effort to prevent him from securing the effort required to destroy the constitution. Eleven months ago we were in the middle of an election in consequence of the peers saying they could not pass the Budget. The Government then went to the country, and lost a hundred seats. When they returned to Parlia- ment did they pass the Budget immediately? ("No.") The Budget, which was referred to the country, thereby causing a delay of about five weeks, was delayed by the Government about five months longer. Was that delay not due to the fact that the majority f those who were returned to power to support Mr Asquith were not unani- mously in favour of it ?v The Budget passed the House of Lords, and that was the only thing the peers had done since the last election. The peers bad not had the opportunity of doing anything else, and they would not have seen the Parliament Bill had they not demanded it. Referring to the Parliament Bill, bis lordship asked the electors what was the value of a becond chamber which had the right either to amend or reject a Bill. It seemed to him that they were to have a single- chamber government pure and simple. It was simply throwing dust into the eyes of the electo- rate (cheers). The Government said they were going to abolish the Lords' veto. The Lords' veto did not exist. What had happened was that if a Bill were sent to the House of Lords and the House of Lords felt it was not good for the country, the House esid, We will stop that Bill for the present." The Bill was then sent to the country, and it was for the country to decide. It was, therefore, the peoples' veto that would be abolished. Speaking of the Referendum, the Chairman reminded his aadience that many mem- bers of the present Government had spoken very favourably of the Referendum, Mr Asquith was recently reminded that some years ago he made a strong speech in favour of it. lie now said he had changed his mind, and that he had been flirting with the Referendum. He also referred to Switzerland, and told them that that country had not found the Referendum working so satisfactorily as was anticipitated. So far as Switzerland was concerned, he (Lord Powis) thought it would have been wiser if Mr Asquith had avoided saying that the result of the working of the Referendum in that country had not been satisfactory He (Lord Powis) would like to point out that Mr Asquith spoke in favour of the Referendum some years ago when he thought there was no chance of its being adopted in Eng- land, but now that he found a chance of intro- ducing it he was against it. ♦

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The Junior Conservative Club Room Incident. [The following appeared in the Special Edition of the Express published on Tuesday last J Scene Conservative Committee-room. The son of a well-known local Liberal is strolling the room in company of young Tory comrades. The eyes of Mr Sydney Powell are at once upon him. Here, young man," he said, laying his hand « upon him, Whar are you daing here ? "Oh, ^replied the alleged intruder, "Tm just up here with scrue, of my friends." "But your father is a great Liberal isn't he ? And so is yoqrs, isn't he? "-Tabeau. Mr Sydney Powell writes anent the above:- It is quite untrue that I accosted the bon of a well known local Liberal in the way you state; but I did shake hands with a young Tory because he had the pluck to differ with his father in politics." This correction affords us the greit pleasure of publishing the revised and more heroic rendering of the incident a> narrated to our representative by the "younjf Tory ic question. Itistruthat Mr Sydney Povell did accust the stranger—at least, so says the accosted one—and he asked him also what he was doin,- there. The young man answered, Why" ? and the following dialogue occurred Your father is a Liberal, isn't be"? "I dent' kn)w that he is." But isn't he ? "I never asked him." What are you doing up here, then ? I have a right to go anywhere." "Well, come on, then, shake hands; my father is a Liberal as well as yours; I like your pluck for going against him." Readers will agree that the revised and autho- rised version is far more touching and dramatic than the incomplete and "lying" original.

Waifs and Strays. *The near approach of Christmas makes us think of the children, and, not least among these, of the children of our country who are born into sur- roundings of misery and vice, or who, through the misfortune of their parents, are faced with direct poverty and hopelessness. It would, indeed, be strange if we paid but little heed to the cry of these helpless little ones, and it is well that the Waifs and StAys Society is rescuing them, and bringing them up as self-supporting and God- fearing men and women. From all parts of our land there come to Headquarters these tragic stories of child-sufferinj,, children cruelly treated, children in immoral surroundings, children crippled and handicapped; and for all destitute children a home is found, where loving treatment and religious influences will do their work in de- veloping the unformed character. The smallest ones are boarded out with foster parents, the elder ones are placed in one of the Society's 107 Homes, while others (where circumstances demand it) are trained for work in Canada. Nearly 16.000 desti- tute children have been rescued, of whom enly 5 per cent. haveroved failures. The present family consists of 4,100 children. Ycur help is earnestly asked for at this time of special need, not only to assist the Society to feed and clothe its present large family, but also to enable it to hold out a helping hand to a further number of these chil- dren who are homeless and destitute. Any con- tributions from our readers, however small the sum may be, or applications for special Christmas collecting cards should be sent to the Rev. E. de M. Rudolf, Old Town Hall, Kennington, London, S.E.

Mr. J. Hugh Edwards. M.P. WELCOMED HOME TO ABERYSTWYTH Mr J. Hugh Edwards, M.P., arrived in Aber- ystwyth on Tuesday evening, and was met at the Railway Station by a large crowd of friends and admirers. A demonstration to welcome him home had been arranged by the members of the Liberal Club. The hon. member was accompanied by his brother, Mr D. C. Edwards, Mr and Mrs T. J. Samuel, Professor Levi, president, and Mr -B. Taylor Lloyd, secretary of the Club. On arriving at his mother's home in Terrace- road, Mr Edwards was requested to make a speech. Having thanked them for the reception given to him, he said that if anyone ventured in the House of Commons to refer to Cardiff as the capital of Wales, he and other Welsh members, including his fellow-townsmen, Mr Vaughan Davies and Mr Richard Mathias, would immediately protest. They regarded Aberystwyth as the true capital of Wales, and would always watch its intereets. They would not only insist on the recognition of Aberystwyth, not only as the capital of Wales, but also as the premier watering place (cheers). Later in the evening, Mr Edwards addressed a large gathering at the Liberal Club, and had a rousing reception, Professor Levi presiding. In the course of his remarks, Mr Edwards expressed his indebtedness to the Club. Were it not for his early membership of the Club. he would not be an M.P. His firtt speech was made at the Club, and, having related his experiences, he referred to his arduous contest, and said a remarkable change had taken place in the political situation in Wales. Toryism had been put to flight, and the issue of the future lay between Liberalism and Socialism. The old party cries were no longer sufficient to retain Liberalism in South Wales, and more prominence should be given to social reform. Mr Edwards was formally congratulated, on the proposition of Mr John Evans, seeended by Mr T. J. Samuel (mayor), supported by Messrs C. M. Williams, Hugh Hughes, Tom Lewis, and B. Taylor Lloyd. Mr J. Hugh Edwards received a number of congratulatory messages, some being from Conservatives. Among those who sent congratulations from Aberystwyth were the Liberal Club, Messrs D. C. Roberta, C. M. Wil- liams, T. J. Samuel, John Evans, the Revs Job Miles, R. J. Rees, and Capt. and M Doughton.

Injustice to Llanmerewig. TO THE EDITOR OF THE EXPRESS & TIMES." Sir,—Mr John Miller does not shine in CDn troversy. His attempts to be clever and subtle are failures. a His range of knowledge is not wide enough to preserve him from pitfalls. And on the top of all he is too thin-skinned to stand correction If Mr Miller really wants to blossom into an effective critic of the Local Education Authority, I would, as a friend, advise him to study the Education Act, and make himself familiar with the machinery for working it. If he does this thoroughly, and in addition acquires the art of taking as well as giving blows, he may, even yet. touch greatness some day.— Yours truly, RICHARD JONES. Pendinas, Caersws, Dec. 15, 1910.

The Strike in the North. By an overwhelming majority the boiler-makers have decided in favour of the provisional terms terms of settlement arranged in Edinburgh, and the men returned to work on Thursday. Thus ends a lock-out which has added a melancholy chapter to the history of modern industrial war- fare. The extreme step was forced upon the em- ployers by the persistent recurrence of isolated strikes. What the fourteen weeks' strife has cost altogether is probably beyond calculation. But the fact that the total loss in wages alone is computed at a million sterling throws light upon the vast extent of this industrial disaster. Mr. Lloyd George under a Cloud. S. L. H." wites in the Morning Leader":— "Yet another clergyman has been giving his views on the situation—the Rev T. D Jones, of Wcotton-under-Edge. He made speech in which this is, I think, the most important statement:— Mr Jones said that Mr Lioyd George was a fellow-countryman of his, but he was not proud of him (hear, hear). I do really hope no one will lpt Mr Lloyd George know about this. It would not only depress, but, it would crush him. It is true that be has won his re-election to the House, and he retains his position as Chancellor of the Exchequer. But what is the good of this if men may point at the right hon. gentleman and say. There goes the man of whom fciae Rev D. T. Jones of Wotton- under-Edge is not proud I appeal to the reverend gentleman to withdraw so damaging a statement, for lite must be almost intolerable to anyone who has to endure his frown."

The Rev. W. G. Mansfield of Velindre, is dead at 42, and leaves a widow and three children to mourn their lo3s, and hundreds of men, women, and children throughout Radnorshire, who deeply loved the quiet, unassuming, haopy minister from the big parish of Beguildy, will regret to hear the sad news. The death of Mansfield," as he was familiarly called, has come as a great sorrow to Radnorshire, and expressions of deepest sym- pathy have been heard in every corner of the couty. Suddenly stricken down by the bursting of a blood vessel on the brain, there was no hope from the start, and after a few days of patient suffering the afflicted passed away early on Thursday morning. Mr Mansfield was one of the most genuine and kindly men in the county, but he was also one of the staunchest and strongest where principles and religious convictions were involved. Fur- ther, he was a hard and diligent worker, and his life was a sacrifice daily poured out. Living many miles from a railway station, drawing a small salary, far away from fellowship with kindred minds, living without many of the conveniences and comforts of life, Mr Mansfield was a shining example of patient perseverance and of the value of quiet faithful work. As a minister and as a pastor he was greatly beloved by his people, and the Baptist Churches of Velindre and Cwmgwyn will long have cause to remember with deepest gratitude the faithful service of their minister. Previous to taking up the pastorate at Veiindre, Mr Mansfield was a preacher with the Wesleyans, but nearly 20 years ago he was baptised, and un- dertook the pastorate at Velindre, and to the Baptist cause here the best part of his life has been given. Mr Mansfield has had useful service also in the larger life of his denomination, and was a few years ago called upon to fill the office of President of the Old Association of Baptist Churches of Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire, and most ably he discharged the duties of this high office. For some years Mr Mansfield was the local representative of the Baptist Transla- tion Society, which Society perform for the Baptist Churches a similar service to that which the British and Foreign Bible Society renders to all the churches. He has often been called upon to undertake important special work in connection with the Baptist Association, and was always trusted and valued by his ministerial and lay col- leagues of that important body. He was a warm supporter of the Free Church Federation move- ment; was a member of the Central Wales Free Church Federation Executive; and occasionally spoke at public meetings arranged by the Mid- Radnor Free Church Council. Central meetings of any religious organisation were very attractive to Mr Mansfield, and they seemed to afford him that fellowship which he greatly missed at his lonely and isolated post of duty. Still he was very fond of Radnorshire and of Radnorshire people, and though of late he has been somewhat unsettled in his pastorate, he was most anxious that any change should not involve his removal from the county. In politics Mr Mansfield was a strong Liberal, who never hesitated to work hard for the cause in which he was an ardent believer, and for many years he has served as a member of the Executive of the Radnorshire Liberal Association. In County Council and Par- liamentary lights Mr Mansfield in his own dis- trict was a most valuable supporter of his pirty, and even when a firm stand involved difficulties and great anxieties, he never shrunk from what he conceived to be his duty. It is well known in ¡ recent years his lot had been made harder because of his uncompromising attitude on the questions of principle, but he was never the man to choose the easy path. He was present at the recent meet- ing of the Radnorshire Liberal Association when Sir Francis Edwards was adopted as candidate, and was one who on that occasion urged all to in- cessant work on behalf of the great cause of Liberalism. Touching on the then approaching visit of Mr Lloyd George to Llandrindod he said something like this "(Don't let us all be running to Llandrindod to hear Lloyd George. I am going to stop at home and see to the work there and I will go and hear Lloyd George some other time." A story has sometimes been told against Mr Mansfield, which is really a high tribute to the man. In one of the early fights of the present member—Frank Edwards he then was-Mr Mans- field after strenuous work, hoping for success, I went to Presteign to hear the poll declared. An early rumour got out that the Conservatives had won. Mr Mansfield heard it and felt it keenly. He quietly retired to the shelter of a friendly shop, and was later found by his friends with tears streaming down his face. The rumour had proved to be false. Mr Edwards was really in, but it was not easy to persuade Mr Mansfield of the fact. That story, wnich is well vouched for, brings out in a very true way the intense sympathy and inbred faithfulness of the departed pastor. He was never bitter. Strong things he may have said, and sometimes perhaps even unwise ones, but no one who knew him could ever doubt his deep sincerity, the purity of his motives, or his high sense of duty. He was earnestly working in the election, which has just had a succassful issue for the Liberal party and prior to that he under- took the heavy task of collecting in the large parish of Beguildy for the .present which Radnor- shire Liberals were able to give to Miss Myfanwy Edwaids (Mrs Green-Wilkinson). THE FUNERAL. The funeral took place on Monday amidst every sign of deep sympathy and regret. Over 200 peopla came from all parts of the country to pay tueir last tribute of respect to their departed departed minister and friend. Amongst those present were the Revs G. P. Edwards, Evenjobb (president of the Baptist Association), T. E. Wil- liams (Newto vn), B. T. Davies (Llanidloes), W. Jones (Presteign), H. J. Jenkins (Dolau And Gravel), E. H. Dight (Maesyrheiem), L. Coombs (Moc-hdre), W. Harris (Bwichysarnau), James Jones, B.Sc. (Llandrindod Wells), and Paul Ellis, Knighton (Wesleyan minister), and Messrs G. Davies (Rhayader), Samuel (Gravel), T. Wil- son (Caersws), J. Humphreys, Newtown, and J. Andrew (Newtown), Mr and Mrs Job Harper, Mr and Mrs W. U Harper, Mr J. Owen, MrT. L. James, Mr W. H. Mills (all of Llandrindod Wells) Aid Evan Kinsey (Whitton), Mr J. Kinsey (Hoddel), Mr Evans (Newtown) and Mr WiJding (TAlanbister). Tha members of the Church kindly provided tea in the scho )Iroom for all the friends who came from a distance. Previous to leaving the house, Rev James Jones offered up a touchiDg and sympathetic prayer, and many of the men, not to speak of the women, of whom a large number was present, were moved to tears. The coffin, of polished oak with brass fittings, bore the breastplate insciption," Rev W. G. Mans- field, died December 7th, fged 43 years." Deceased was borne in trio chapel, and thence to the graveside by eight. deicons of the Church, viz:—Messrs John Griffiths (Velindre), Aaron Price (Fron, Bettws). John Bevan {Werigioron), Edward James, junior (Creggion;, G, Deakins (Cwm House), A. Jones (Windy Hall, Cwmgwyn) William Lloyd (Givron, Bcttws), and Evan Lloyd (Rhosgoch). The mourners were Mrs Mansfield (widow), Misses Enid, Doris, and Minerva Mansfield (daughters), Mrs Mansfield, Llanelly (mother), Mr and Mrs Barrett, London (brother-in-law and sister), Mr W. H. Willams. Llanelly (brother-in- law), Mr Edward Jenkins, Llanelly (brother), Mr and Mrs Evans, London (brother-in-law and sister), Miss E. Jenkins, Llanelly (sister), Mr and Mrs D. Williams, Ammanford (brother-in-law and wife), Rev and Mrs B. E. Williams, Llanwrtyd (brother-in-law and wife), Mr D. Williams Llanelly (friend), and Mr Evan Williams, Morris- ton (cousin). The service in the chapel was commenced with the singing of the hymn, "Guide me 0 Thou great Jehovah." Rev G. P. Edwards read portions of scripture, and Rev E. H. Dight offered up prayer. Rev W. Williams stated that letters of sympathy were received from the Baptist Churches at Rhayader, Maesyrhelem, Pound, and from many friends. Rev James Jones read a portion of a letter received from Dr Edwards, of the Baptist College, Cardiff, who paid a glowing tribute to the deceased. Tributes to the deceased pastor were paid by the Rev J. Jones, Mr John Williams (Knucklas), Rev D. T. Davies, Rev W. Williams. The hymn, Jesu, Lover of my Soul," was sung, Rev Paul Ellis pronounced the Benediction, and Miss Griffiths played the "Dead March." Rev T. E. Williams read a portion of Scripture and offered up prayer at the graveside. Floral tributes were sent as follows :_r. In loving memory and deepest sympathy," from Mr and Mrs Lewis (Knighton); In loving memory of our dear brother," from his sorrowing sister, brother, and children, Bicester; With deepest sympathy," from Mr and Mrs Meredith Thomas and family; With loving sympathy." from Mr and Mrs J. Harper, Llandrindod; In loving memory of a devoted pastor." from his sorrowing church at Cwmgwyn and With loving sym- pathy!, from Mr and Mrs Harper, Llandrindod. TRIBUTE FROM THE COUNTY MEMBER. Speaking at Rhayader on Thursday week, Sir Francis Edwards, M.P, said that in the midst of their joys they must remember those who were stricken, and it was a great grief to him (Sir Francis) to know that their dear friend, Mr Mansfield, Baptist minister, had been taken from them in the middle of the fight. He expected him to have lived for many years. Only a few days ago he was stricken, and now he was sorry to say he had passed away. He (Sir Francis) was sure they would all join with him in respectful sympathy with the wife and children of Mr Mansfield.