The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

LLANIDLOES COUNTY COURT,— FRIDAY. Before His Honour Judge BERESFORD. CLAIM FOR WINTERING SHEEP, ETC. In this case, which was tried by jury, Pry c,- Lewis, Hafren-atreet, Llanidloes, late farmer, sued John La wis, cattle dealer, Carno, for the sum of £ 22 8s 4d, lor the keep of wintering 59 sheep from 28th Nov., 1891, to Karch 26th, 1892, at 4d per head per week, and for supplying 19 cwt. of hay at -66 per ton.—Mr T. M. Taylor appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Martin Wooenam for the defendant.—The defendant paid into Court the sum of X13 2s 6d with costs ^proportionate to that amount, the total of which was j £ 13 U3 6d, which amount the defendant considered enough to satisfy the claim. This amount was arrived 4Lt AS follows :-59 sheep at 2s 6d per head, A7 il "fid; 19 ewt. of hay, J65 14s proportionate costs, 17s; total, X13 18s 6d. At the outset Mr Woosnam asked that Hill Bonour should take the case without a jury, but his Honour said that he preferred to have a jury.—Mr Taylor, in opening the case for the plaintiff, said that the defendaut had by payment into the Court admitted his liability to pay the plaintiff something, and the question was whether they were entitled to claim more than the sum paid into Court. If it was so they (the jury) would have to .deeide the amount.-He then called Pryce Lewis, the plaintiff, who said that he saw John Edwards on the same day as he received the letter trom th« defendant. The man said that he had brought the sheep, but he was too busy to attend to the matter in the morning, and it was not until the evening tiMut he saw the man at the Angel. Edwards .¡ked what was the price, and he replied 4d per head fer week. Bdwards then bid 2s (Jd per head for the whole term. Tnia he refused, and told Edwards that: if the ewes were to remain at the farm they should jiot do so under 4d per head per week. They were a, £ >od class ot sheep, and they were put upon the best nd. and attended to very well duung the lambing eeason. He had earned milk to be given to the lambs in large quantities. He sent the bill in three or four Aimee.Croas-ex&nined.: He never made any eou tract with the defendaut.- Thomaa Jones, farmer, Pant, said that he was present at the Angel Inn in November, 1891, and heard the plaintiff aud Edwards talking. The latter asked the plaintiff to mak-i a to irgain, but he refused. The offer was repeated anu again refused by the plaintiff, who said that h, Would see the defendant. He would not like to take them under 4d per week.-Cross-examined: It was 4&SMSI to look after ewes during the lambing season they were taken to win.ter.-William Jones, farm servant, formerly shepherd at Brycpobtig, taid he .remembered the defendant's eheep being brought there. He heardeotae talk between the plaintiff nci Edwards at the Angel Hotel. It was on the same day as the sheep came up. about six or seven in the evening. He heard John Edwards bid 28 6d, and the plaintiff refused it £ dwards afterwards said thai he could not do anything with the plaintiff about trie jbeep, and would leave it with the plaintiff and the (efendant.-lohu Hamer, Hafodfryth, said a fair charge per head per week for winterinx ewes would be 3d per week, and to attend to the lambing — Cross-examined: It was usual to take sheep in for wintering in Oetober.-David Lloyd, farmer, Gorn, Mid that he considered 7. or 8. a fair sum for the- wear.—Joseph Griffiths, farmer. Llwydiatt. said tt a lie considered aid per beedpm week a fair sum, for every aaes.-Ur Woonam 4&tei, on behikif taking every eare.—Mr Woosnam state 3, on behalf .f the defendant, that the real question was whether Anf contract was made at all. If they found that no eentract was entered into, then it would be .for the jury to decide the proper amount of the claim. ha would point on*1 that at Ike rate of reckon- by Ihe pldjatif Jm m charging the Mni "4!" ""¡ „ at the rate of 7s to per liouil for the time -thf, sheep were "at his h:-ll1.-He then~C3,tted John L'-uvi-s, cattle iltaler. Carno, who said that ftfc the er-l of November he'iti?trv.otecl his man to see the plaintiff and make arrangements re-pectins' the wintering of the sheep, which were taken to Brvn- postig, In January last he received a letter frcm Mr Meddins about the hay, which stated that owing to the storm they could not keep the sheep with hay at the same price as for the wintering alone. They had an interview at the station, and it was finally siottled about; supplying sheep with hay. There was nothing said about the cost of wintering. He objected to pay the bill from Mr Meddins, aud said that there was no aqreelnent. "jLRe sneep weru a mixPt lot.—John Edwards, Carno, an etnDioye of the defendant, ssiid that he saw the plaintiff in the Angel and had some conversation with him respect- ing the wintering of the sh-ep. He saw the plai-,It;,ff ab"ut the middle of the dy in the yard of the Angel, and then went into the house with him. He aked the plaintiff what he wanted for the keep lot the sheep from then up t.) ;iJ.- 25th March, and the pi-iut:ff said 2 Gd each. The bargain was made then, and he engaged Edward Morris to take the sheep np to Brynpostig. There was nothing said aboul, 4d per head. He informed the defendant cf th bargain that he had made-Cross.examit;cd Tne plai tiff mentione i the price of 2s 6d in answer to witness's enquiry. He went home with the 3.30 t am on th.,t day, and did not see the plaintiff in thr Angel that night. He had on!y one iuterview with the plaintiff on that day.—Edward Morris, labourer, Llanidloes, said that he siw the plaintiff and John Edwards in the Angel yard on the day that the bargain w-is made. The. three were in the bar, and the bargain for 2s per h?ad was made. There was nothing sul about 4d per head. This was about mid-day.—After some .cros.examlnation by M Taylor, witness said that-he was not going to tell any more untruths (loud laughter).—John Lewis (re- called) said that on the evenirg of the day he saw his mac about seven o'clock at home.—Cross-examined He would swear that he saw Edwards on that day.- His Honour said that he was very gl*d he availed himself of a jury. He then reviewed the evidence, aud summed up on behalf of the plaintiff.—This jury retired to consider their verdict, and on return- ing into Court, the Foreman said that they found that there was no contract made, and they con. sidered that the charge made was too heavy. and they found a verdict for the plaintiff for 3d per head, in addition to the cost of the hay. AN UNGRATEFUL NEPHEW. Edword Jones, a. banker's clerk, Tredegar, was sued by Miss Hannah Jones for the sum of < £ 4 upon a promissory not), which she held as administratrix of her lat.e father's estate. Mr T. M. Taylo appeared for the plaintiff, and the defendant was represented by Mr Harding from Mr Wood's office Rhayader.—Mr Taylor said that the plaintiff was the administratrix of her father, who, before h died, lived at Cwmbiggar, and the defendant was a clerk in the employ of the London and Provincial Bank, formerly residing at Llanidloes, but now residing at Tredegar. The pla;ntiff Bought to recover the sum of Cl upon a promissory note, which she had found among her father's papers, and which was dated as far back as 1885. They had taken into consideration the relationship between the parties—they being cousins-and had not claimed any interest. The c>¡,e was before last Court, but at that time he received a telegram from Mr Wood, asking that the case might be put cff as he had only then been instructed. He consented to an adjournment, and to his surprise he had received notice of two special defences-the one, that of infancy, and the other the statute of limitations. Now, such notions ought to be filed five lear days before the return day. That had not been done, and the defence fell to the ground. He then produced the copy of a letter sent by the defendant in February, 1885, asking for the money, also the promissory note. In the letter the defendant stated that he would be quite willing to be put in the County Court if he did not pay the money (laughter). The plaintiff's father died in July, 1892, and the letters of administration were taken out in the following December. No notice was taken of their application, and he would ask his Rozionr, in the face of the two documents, to giveaverdict for the plaintiff.—Mr Harding argued that the return day became the day of the adjourment; but Mr Taylor contenaei that this was not so, and this was upheld by the Juig-Evidence was given by Miss Jones, the plaintiff, and Mr Marshall, cashier, Llanidloes.— Judgment was given for the plaintiff, and lift Honour said that if the defendant came- before him upon a judgment summons, he would give him imprisonment far as long a a he could. There were no other cases of interest.

NEWTOWN. CHARITT.—Mrs Edward Pryce-Jones and Miss Pryce-Jones have been distributing soup and coal tickets amongst the poor. CHI:RCH HISTORY.—On Thursday evening the Rev. Cjnon West, of Manchester, delivered a lecture in the Public Hall, illustrated with lantern views, on Church History: The foundation and fusion of the Welsh and English churches. INQUEST ON AN INFANT.—On Monday an inquest was held at the Lion Hotel, beforeE. Williams, Esq., coroner, on the body of an infant of nine weeks old, old, the son of John Jones, 2, Eagles Lane. The child, who had been very weakly from birth, waa found dead in bed on Saturday morning. A verdict "Died of debility" was returned. HOME MISSIONS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Sermons on behalf of Home Missions (the Additional Ctftates' Society) were preached on Sunday at the Newtown parish church in the morning, and All Saints' in the afternoon (Children's Service) and evening, by the Rev. A. T. Fryer, of Cardiff, the or- ganizing secretary for Wales. The congregations were large, and the collections very good. NEWTOWN CORN MARKET, TUESDAY.—This market was fairly attended and the supply of grain was rather above the average. Barley moved slow. ly at about last week's prices, buyers showing very little disposition to operate. The wheat trade was dull. Oats unchanged. The following were the quotations:—Old white wheat, Pis 6d to 13s 6dper 2401bs; new ditto, 123 to 13a per 2401bs; old red wheat 12s 6d to 13s per 2401bs new dicto, 12a to 1.) per 2401bs; malting barley, 148 to lGs per 2801bs grinding ditto, 13s to 13s 6d per 1801bs old oats, 18s to 19s per 2251bs; new oats, 133 to 14s 6d per 2251bs. COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORTwo pupils were entered for the Christmas examination by the Misses Evans, St. Mary's Villa. Both of these have successfully passed-Miss Barrow Evans, Cemmaea, in the 1st diviaion, 3rd class and Misb Maggie Evans, of Bristol, in the 2nd division, 3rd class. The subjects they were presented in were Scripture, English, geography, English history, arithmetic, mathematics, French, music, and drawing.—At the same examination the following pupils of.Miss M. j Issard, High School, Newtown, were successful. I second class, first division, M. E. Humphreys; third class, first division, D. M. Issard, H. M. Smith, M Lloyd-Hughes, J. M. Patterson; second division, E. G Paillips, M. J. Edmunds. IMPORTANT SALE OF TIMBER.—On Tuesday last Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole held an important sale of timber at the Bear Hotel, Newtown. There was a very large attendance, many timber merchants coming froqn a long distance, and moat of the leading firms doing business in this part of the country beiug represented. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 comprised about 20,000 larch and other poles, standing on Miss Mytton's estate near Caersws. Each of these lots was withdrawn at the sale, the sum offered being £ 3,250, but we^ are informed all has since been sold. There was a spirited competition for an excellent lot of mixed timber growing, on the Churohstoke estate of Robert Keale, Esq. Lot 5, comprising some large oak, ash and elm" was sold to Mr Barker, Shrews- bury, for .£310. Lot 6, mcluding.a capital lot of ash, fell to the lot of Messrs Bateman, of Stourbridge, at w £ G15; and lot 7 was atao purchaaed by Mr Barker at £ 210. CRESCENT CHAPSU.—On Thursday evening last, the annual distributiom of prizes given by Mr R. Williams (Celynog) to children belonging to the Cres- cent.Chapel congregation for oommitting to memory portions of Scripture took place. The task this year was the fi rst twenty chapters of Exodus. Forty-four children had entered the list, one of them-Ethel Maud Pritchard-having learnt the whole, while others "had committed to memory portions varying from eight chapters down to nine or ten verses, every one reoeiving a prize. The prizes consisted of care. fully-selected and Oemtifully got up books suitable to the dgog of tie recipients, to whom they were handed by Mrs Williams. Several chapters were pubi ciy recited by some of the children, and ad. .Ir", e8 were given uy the Rev. E. Parry, M.A., Mosarg Rowland-, M logan, and Gittins. A vote of thanao to Mr and Mrs Williams brought to a close a var1. interesting mee- ing. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday afternoon Mr John H&iner, in the employ of the Montgomeryshire Brewery Company, met with a rather serious ace dent while riding on horseback. It appears that Mr Hamer purposed going for a ride, aud mounted near to the Brewery in Market-street. He then proceeded down Market-street towards the Cross. The horjo was a little restive, and upon reaching the Cross he became frightened and bolted. Mr Ham-r endeavoured to turn his head for Hi*h-street, but tailed, and the h rse slmned down clone t.n th» kurbotoue opposite Mr Morgan's, the chemis. Ity endeavouring to regain his feet the home made P,Unge, with the result that both ridar and horse fell into th* winaow. Mr Hamer was at once extricate and carried into the shop, where he waa attended to. The horae WM very badlj cut. We learn thi m- rning that Mr Hamer received some severe outs RA Jail MM, wfciofc lit threw up to prowet bw bmd. ¡ó. f"" .iid id.-o complained of p.dns inwardly, which is Htilbuted to the horr-e having trodden upon him. bur. otherwise he is m»king satisfactory progress. -I.O.G.T.—0:i Moiul :y evening a "happy evening" rai held m U±* yiutoria Bail in connection with the ;\ïL Desperunu'utii Ludgo of Good Temnlars. The chief attraction was Mr J. Stanford, of Wrexham, whose ringing, recitations, and humorous sketches were exceedingly good. The shair was taken by Mr J. Humphreys who delivered au excellent address, in which lie said he claimed that the Temperance advocates ere quite justified in their opposition to the drink iraffic, for he said that although the country of England was considered a rich, powerful and happy one unfortunately it was not so in all respects, for there was a great amount of money that was not expo nded as it should be. They expended annually 141 millions of pounds in drink, and this oiiiy equalled the amount spent on necessary com- modities, including education. They only spent 70 millions on the purchase of bread which was the staff of life, so tnat theretore they had quite double the amount spent on strong drink. If they took the atnoiiiit of the rent roll in this country they would find that it only amounted to 10 millions more. These figures he thought wtre quite enough to show them that they w.-r qnite justified in being banded to- gether to figh-, this terrible enemy. Trade was now bad in in-my p:trt, of the Principality and in some parts of England. The money spent annually in the manuftcture of wnjilen, cotton, and linen goods amounted to 66 millions. It the 148 millions that were now spei.t in drink were spent for purposes of trade, and properly divided they would not have the cry of bad trade. Ttiey would then be able to get a number of more suitable houses for the people, Then, instead of having so many mills working short time and not working at all, they would have them running at full time. And then, instead of having hundreds and thousands of people homeless, clotheless, and starving they would have them properly provided for. Every sensible man and woman would admit that the drink was a terrible curse. The majority of criminals in their cells when they were in their sober senses would admit that it was this oursed evil that had brought them to their present position. Great statesmen admitted that it was a great curse and said they were at their wits eud as to how they should best grapple with it. The Church of God was perplexed as to how it should best deal with the question. In the face of these facts he thought all would say they were quite justified in balding themselves together to fight agam&t tins great evil, and he thought every sensible man and woman would see that they ought to help them in furthering the cause of total abstinence. The large hall "a crowded to excess. The following was the programme:—Opening chorus, Templar Cooir; pianoforte tolo, Mioses S. George and G. Lowe; soio (by desire), 'Throw out the life-line,' Mr J. Stanford song, Mr Fiank Jones recitation, Bring the men up to the colours" Mr J. Stanford glee., Air G. G. Trow and party; song (by desire), Keep your houses clean,' Mr J. Stanford; humorous sketcn (by desi e), How Bill Adams won the Buttle of Waterloo,' Mr J. Stanford; recitation, 'The little shoes,' Mr J. Stanford; glee, Winter's Glee,' Tem- plar Choir; song, MÜs Hettie Oliver; recitation, (by special desire), 'The sailor's vow,' Mr J. Stan- ford; song (by desire), 'Working for me,' Mr J. Stanford; quartette, Mr G. G. Trow and party.

WELSHPOOL. TAE FAIR.-The quantity of stock in the Smith- fie d, on Monday, was limited. Fat beef and mutton sold at late rates. Pigs of all classes weie scarce and dear. No enquiry for store cattle. WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL.—On Thursday evening, January 12th, a very interesting meeting wad held when regard books for punctual and regular •.aen dunce in ltft>J, were distributed to 58 scho.ars oy the Kev W. G. Dawson, superintendent of the AMsh^ool Circuit. U.M.I.S.—This society met at the Council Chamber on Friday lasc, the president (Rev T. C. Jones) in the chair. The evening was spent enjoyably with impromptu debates and speeches. The young mem- bers, incluiing some of the ladies present, took pa't in the programme. Some of the subjects, being very humourous, created a good deal of merriment. THE PRIMITIVE METHODISTS.—The members of the Young People's Christian Endeavour Society held a meeting in the Schoolroom on Sunday week. There was a good attendance, and Mr J. Hart gave an addre, s, and Miss N. Rowlands sang two solos vry nicely. The Society gave Xl Is. towards the re- lief of several people during the inclement weathtr. UHCBCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS.—On Friday evening last, at the Gungrog Schoolroom, through t, e generosity of Mr Forrester Addie (superintendent), the teachers were regaled to an excellent spread. A large number were present, and the evening was spent in a Clonvivial manner with games, etc., and a short programme. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr Addie for his kindness. ASSAULT.—At the Police Court, Jan. 13th, before D. P. Owen. Esq., Col. Twyford, and T. R. Morris, Esq., J. R. Powell, of Buttingion, was charged by Robert Edward Davies of Waterloo with striking him on January fith.-A largo number of witnesses were called on each side, and the evidence was very conflicting. There was a cross summons. Mr. Pryce Yearsley appeared for Davies, and Mr E. Maurice Jones for Powell.-Defendant was fined 10s. and costs. l',I:A ,-(EFTiNG.-Through the kindness of Mr and Vlrs Richard Powell those who took part in the reo nt sale of work at the Congregational Chapel were entertaiuod to tea in the New-street Schoolroom on Thursday week. The room waa nicely decorated, aud there was a large attendance. After tea several songs were given, and a most pleasant evening was spent. Mr A. E. Bond proposed, and Mr J. Jones seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to the host and hostess for their kind entertainment. POLICE COURT, SATURDAY WEEK. —Before Sam!. Powell and T. R. Lewis, Esqrs., Albert Lewis, a negro, was charged by P.C. Davies with bes'srine' it, Bull-street. Case dlamiased.-Mary Jane Calvert and John Calvert, Mount-street, were charged bv P.Co's Davie-i and Reese with being drunk and disorderly. The female defendant, who was said to have been very refractory, was sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour, and the male defendant to seven days' imprisonment without hard labour. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.—On Tueslay, befor D. P. Owen, D. Wall, and W. Rogers, Esqrs., and Col. Twyford, Elizabeth Edwards, Stanley-Btreet, charged Annie Simister with assault, and there was a cross-summons. Both were dismissed with a caution.—For being drunk and disorderly, Evan Edwards, New Mills, hawker, was fined 10s; for being on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Richard Howells, Bowling Green Lane, and Jane Vicholson, Mount-street, were fined 15s.; and Cecil Ba r^tt, charged with assaulting P.S. Humphreys, waa fined 10a. IIECTURJS.—Rev. Canon West 'delivered a lecture on "Church History," in the Assembly-room, on Wednesday last. There was a large number present. Mr G. D. Harrison occupied the chair. The meeting was opened with the hymn The Church's one foundation," and after a few introductory remarks by the Chairman, Canon West gave a graphic view of the History of the Church, interspersed with magic lantern views. At the close votes of thanks were passed by the Vicar, Rev. Grimaldi Davis and the .Rev. T. Hughes, Buttington. The Lecturfer briefly responded, and the meeting terminated. i ENTERTAINMENT.—On Tuesday an entertainment under the auspices of the Good Templare was given in the Corn Exchange. The Rev. J. P. Lswis presided over a large attendance, and the meeting was a most successful one. Mr Stanford, of Wrexham, who was very well received, gave several recitations, sketches, and Bongs. Mr Wendell Jones and Mr Alfred Jones contributed a pianoforte duet, and Mr E. Jones, of Newtown, gave an address. J'be worthy chairman commented upon the different items, and at the close a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Lewis by Mr R. Powell, and seconded by Coun. J. Pryce Jenes, for so ably presiding; The evening's,entertainment wa" lichly enjoyed. BAPTIST CHAPEL;-A. very successful and enjoy- able tea and entertainment were held in this p ace of worship on Thursday evening last. The following ladies presided at the tea tables, and assisted, viz., Mrs Rowson, Mrs Joseph, Mra Pugh. Mrs Lewis, Miss Johnson, and Miss Parry. After tea the following programme was rendered, and, judging I by the hearty applause which followed each item, the audience thoroughly appreciated the efforts of the ladiea and gentlemen taking part.—Part song, Sing, brothers, sing," Choir party song, Bay of Biscay," Mr J. Jones song, Mies Webb recitation, "People will talk" (prize recitation at the recent Newtown Eisteddfod), Master Wendell Jones song, Mr D. Joseph; part song, The cloud cap'fctowers," Choir party song, Those happy days, so bright," Miss Stuart Baines (encored); reading, Funeral of little Neli," Mr F. H. Martin; song, Alone on the raft," Mise Rose Jones (encored); dialogue, "Gossip," Five Youne Ladies recitation (in character), The Vagabonds," Mr F. H Martin (encored); duett, Messrs J. Jones and D. R. Jones; song, The maid of the mill," Mr D. R. Jones; song, "She wore a wreath of roses," Mr C. H. Jones (encored); im. promptu speech, prize divided between Mr Pugh and Mr Williams part song, "The wild old woods," Choir party. The impromptu speech drew out six competitors, and afforded much amusement to those not taking part in it. The subject selected was Workhouses," and almost everything that could be said with regard to these institutions was dilated I upon with much energy. After a close contest the Chairman stated that he should be compelled to divide the prize, aa he could not say which was the oetter speech of the two. and this decision appeared to give general satisfaction. At the close ef the programme a vote of thanks was heartily accorded to the Chairman, and all who had contributed to the plaaanre of- th* meeting. The attendant was good.

LLANIDLOES. I THF, TIIAW.-Ibe heavy fall of snow which covered the ground a week ago, lias completely, dis- appeared. On Thursday the rivers Severn ana. Clywedog were very flooded as a result, and were thickly strewn with large pieces of ice. On the Clywedog, one of the weirs was somewhat damaged by the huge blocks of ice that passed over it breaking the supports. TEMPERANCE LECTURE.—A temperance lecture, under the auspices of the local branch of the Mont- gomeryshire Temperance Association, is announced to be delivered this (Monday) evening in the Public Rooms by Mr D. R. Daniel, of the United Kingdom Alliance. The chair is to be taken by the Rev John Griffiths (Baptist), who is chairman of the local branch. SACRED CANTATA.—On Wednesday evening, at the Baptist Chapel, a sacred cantata by Root, entitled-" David, the shepherd boy," was performed by a choir numbering about 60 voices, under the lpadership of Mr S. Braese, assisted by Miss Jennie Higgs and others. Mr J. Smout, J.P., presided. The performance throughout was most successful. Miss Jennie Higgs took the part of Abigail; Mr David Davies, David, the shepherd boy Misses A. Pryce and M. J. Roberts, Abigail's attendants Mr John Jones, Jesse; Mr S. Breese, Saul and Samuel; Mr T. Morgan, Abner and the Messenger; Mr J. H, Meredith, Jonathan Messrs. T. Morgan, D. Owen and Richard F. Lewis acted the parts of the three men of war, and the quartets of shepherds were Messrs. T. Morgan, David Owen, R. F. Lewis and J. B. Richards. The dialogue between the two sentinels was given by Mr S. P. Davies and Mr Charles E. Pryce. Miss L. Jones. Gorn View, presided at the pianoforte and Mr J. Lester Mills at the harmonium. At the close, on the proposition of Rev. J. Griffiths, seconded by Mr J.. Smout, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to all who had in any way rendered assistance, and the proceedings were brought to a close by the singing of the Doxology.

MONTGOMERY. MARRIAGE OF THE REV. E. BROWN AND MISS •TELLICOKSK.—On Wednesday, the picturesque little village of Aston-on-Clun was en jete lin honour of the marriage of the Rev Ernest Brown, curate of Clun, and Miss M. Jellicorse, daughter of the Rev Pre- bendary Jellicorse, the Vicarage, Clunbury. The ceremony took place in the parish church of St. Swithin's. The bride was richly attired in a robe of white ivory satin with train, and corset bodice, and veil of real lace, and wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a handsome shower bouquet tied with white streamers. The bride was given away by her father. She was attended by eight bridesmaids: Miss N. Jellicorse, Miss J. Jellicorse (sisters of the bride), Miss Brenda Buchanan (Clun), and Miss Dorothy Brown (nieces of the bridegroom), Miss Holland, and M s Haymes (Holdgate Rectory), and two other friends of the bride, all of whom were neatly attired in cream nuns' veiling, with hats to match, and carried handsome bouquets of choice flowers, tied with pink streamers. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Prebendary Warner, M.A., vicar of Clun, assisted by the Rev Mr Elliott and the Rev Joseph Henry Browne, M.A., rector of Bedstone (brother of the bridegroom). At the close of the ceremony a reception was held by the newly-wedded pair at the Vicarage, where a circle of friends were entertained to luncheon. The following were among the invited guests :—Mrs and Miss Barber (Oakfield, Hopesay), Miss Green (The Hall, Aston-on-Clun), Miss Evans (Craven Arms), Rev R. E. and Mrs Haymes (Holdgate Rectory), Rev Richard Graham Maul (Hopesay Rectory), Mrs Tredennick (Penlu House, Craven Arms), Mrs and the Misses La i'ouche (Stokesay Vicarage), Rev H. Cresswell (Newcastle, Clun), Rev H. F. Baxter (Sibdon), and others. The presents to the bridal pair were numerous and valuable, and included several cheques. The happy pair left Broome station during the afterneon tor London, en route to the south of France, where they will spend the honeymoon, and, on their return, the bridegroom will take the living of Montgomery, presented to him by the Earl of Powis. Tea was provided in the National School for the children and their parents, and at night an invitation ball took place in the ,choolroom in honour of the auspicious event. Upon t-e news of the marriage reaching Montgomery merry peals were rung on the church bells.

FORDEN. CONCERT AT THE WORKHOUSE.—On Friday evening, through the kindness of Messrs. J. Miller, Embrey. Abermule, and party, an entertainment was given in the capacious dining hall before a large audience, the general public largely outnumbering the erstwhile fortunate paupers, who have been provided this Christmas with quite a round of treats of various descriptions. The first part of the pro. gramme consisted of vocal music, preceded by a pianoforte solo very nicely played by Mrs. Embrey. Two songs were given by Miss Rose Jones, Welsh- pool, wLose rich contralto voice was heard at its best in The Better Land." Miss Stuart Baines, a very prom sing debutante, was accorded a very hearty reception, she posses a remarkably sweet voice, which when matured will doubtless bring her service into considerable demand. The comic songs of Mr Harry Baines created quite a furore, and he was repeatedly recalled. The second part of the evening was occupied with a comical farce entitled The Area Belle." Miss May Miller, to whom the title part was allotted, proved an admirable Penelope," and the other characters were sustained with consid- erable ability. The following is the programme: Pianoforte solo, Mrs Embrey song, The Children's Queen," Miss Rose Jones; song, "Land of my fathers," Mr Embrey; cdtaic song, After me," Mr Harry Baines; recitation, "Carrying arms in a protected district in Ireland," Mr Brotherton duett, Very suspicious," Miss Stephens and Mr J. Miller; song, "The better land," Miss Rose Jones; comic song, That was mine," Mr Harry Baines (encored); song, By the fountain," Miss Stuart Baines song. Mr J. Miller; comic song, "Down by the sea," Mr Harry Baines (encored). Part II"—" The Area Belle," characters: Pitcher (policeman), Mr J. Miller; Tosser (in the Grenadiers), Mr E. Embrey; Walker Chalks (a Milkman), Mr Brotherton; Mrs Croaker (the Missis), Mrs Embrey; Penelope (the Area Belle), Miss Miller. At the close of the pro- gramme the Chaplain of the workhouse proposed a v ,I e of thanks to the performers for their kind services, which was given by acclamation. The duties of accompanist were ably discharged by Mrs K. Embrey and Miss Garced. The room was nicely decorated, the mottoes, etc. which enlivened. the Christmas festivities still remaining to adorn the walls.

LLANFAIR CAEREINION. COAL.-A large amount of coal was distributed to the poor on Saturday, public collections having been previously made for that purpose. CHURCH HISTORY.—A lecture was given on Friday evening, at the National School, on Church History by the Rev. Canon West, who is on a tour through this part of the county for that purpose. Canon West explains and illustrates his lecture by the use of the magic lantern. This was dODe- at Llanfair on Friday. The views were much appreciated by the crowded audience. The Rev Samuel Reed, Llanerfyl, occupied the chair, and said he did so because the vicar had not sufficiently recovered to do so. He was pleased to see him present, which, remark was endorsed by the cheers of the audience. Canon West spoke for over two hours, and secured the hearing of the audience to the end. He dealt with his subject in an able and gentlemanly manner.. Votes of thanks to the lecturer and chairmaa. terminated the meeting.

ABERMULE. CONCERT.—A very successful and largely attended concert came off at Dolforwyn School-room om January 19th. The first part consisted of instru- mental and vocal music, which elicited several encores, and a recitation by Mr Brotherton. The- second part was a comical farce, called "The Area Belle, which was admirably performed by the, Abermule Amateur Dramatic Company. This at. tractive entertainment wasirepeated on the next evening for the benefit of the inmatea of the Forden Union.

THE BISHOP OF ST. ASA.PH AND THE CALVIKISTIC METHODISTS —A well-informed correspondent writes as follows: Many of your readers have doubtless been expecting to see a reply from the Moderator to the Bishop of St. Asaph's second attempt to sub- stantiate his charge of disloyalty to the Divinity of the Saviour which be brought against the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists in his Canterbury sermon. I have reason to know that a reply of no mean ability and acute criticiem was immediately sent to the e-iitor of The Times, and that with characteristic fairness or unfairness that gentleman has per- sistently suppressed it. A copy has. however, been I kpnt, and I think we may rely upon it that the letter will yet see the light by and by, none the trorse for the little boycotting to which it has been sub- jected Oil paying a visit to Printing-house Square. The Moderator is not the man to be baulked by such petty incivilities as even the editor of the 'Thunderer thinks he may indulge in towards those who have no mitres upon their heads.

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