The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

UNIONIST DEMONSTRATION AT MACHYNLLETH- ADDRESS BY AN ULSTER WESLEYAN MINISTER. HOSTILE PROCEEDINGS. An enthusiastic gathering of Unionists wai held in the Town Hall, Machynlleth, to hear addresses on the Homo Kale Bill. L^rd Herbert Vane Tempest presided, and there weie also on the platform, the Marchioness of Lordonderry, Mr W. R. M. Wynne and Mrs Wynne, General aad Mrs White, the Key Moses Douglas (of Belfast), and Mr Robert Williams (of Carnarvon). Amongst the audience were Cauou, Mrs and Miss Trevor, Revs R. Ll. Richard- Rowlands (Aberdovey), J. J. Davie?, Reeae, E. Edwards, Messrs S. Phe:p. Newlands, J. Evans and Mrs Evans, H. LI. and Mrs Jones, Bank, Dr A. I). Da vies, Mr Marmaduke L. Wright, Pentiedol, Mr C. R. and Mrs Keuyon and Miss Beresford, Mr R. C. Anwyl, Mr J. M. Howell, Mr H. Owen, Major Bonsall, Messrs H. L. Smith, R. Gillart, E. Gillart, y. Ll. Jones, Mrs Edwards and Miss Edwards, JRhiwlas, Mrs Breese, Mrs Morgan, Llwyn, Mrs Davies, Maldwyn House, Miss Pughe, Mr N. Bank, Mr P. Bank,&c. The spacious building was crowded from floor to ceiling, the t,%o parties being about equally balanced. Lord TEMPEST announced that the meeting would be commenced by singing the Welsh National Hymn, The land of my fathers." At the conclusion of the hymn, he said he had had the honour to ba asked to preside over the meeting. Ho did so with the great- est of pleasure, especially as the subject was the consideration of the Home Rule Bill. He hid no intention of entering into the details of that measure. They had one among them who wis I more qualified and more competent to do so toan himself, and he would at once introduce to them the Rev Moses Douglas. He had come over to apeak to them at great personal inconvenience, and he asked them to give him a fair and attentive hearing (applause). I I -sedett The Rev MOSES DOUGLAS SAID he wished to make himself very clear at the outset, and wished them to distinctly understand that he did not look upon this meeting as a political one. He was not there as a politician, or as an agent to either party in any sense. He was not there for the purpose of raising a bitter spirit, but in the highest and truest sense of the wora in the interests of peace (applause). He was there as a Wesleyan minister (applause). H had been brought up in Ireland, and had moved about that country all his life, especially during the past S3 years of his ministerial life, amongst all classes, all sections, and all professions, as only a Wesleyan minister could (applause). He was present as a A VOICE FROM IRELAND, for the purpose of eliciting their sympathy, their help, their encouragement, in this—Ulster's hour of sore trial and need (applause). They had appealed to them again and again He was not sure that that appeal had reached them in the form he wished to make; but they had appealed again and again to their Nonconformist brethen in England, Wales, and Scotland to stand by and help them in their trying circumstances (applause). He "as very thankful for that response, because their hearts had been chilled by the cold response which they had received from brethren in this couutry in answer to their earnest and fervent appeala (applause). He wanted them to understand that the Protestant minority wai aug- mented to a considerable extent by their Roman Catholic fellow countrymen. He asked them to give them credit for honeaty he asked them to give them credit for intelligence he asked them to give them credit for knowing the state and circumstances ot their own country better than they could possibly kaow in England (applause). He was happy and -31 .-w. 1. "'L. _L_- .e jiruuu bu lJiJ.T "11110" biieru wu 1IU uicui^er ut "u", church he represented in any of the gaols, or in workhouses (applause). They were a law abiding, a bible loving, a God fearing people. He was encouraged and emboldened because he heard behind him and ringing in his ears, not only the voice of the Methodist Church of Ireland, but the united voice of the members of every branch of the Protestant Churche* of that country, and he heard them say, "SPEAK OUT; TELL TUB TRUTH; tell it fearlessly make an honest, bold, fair appeal, once for all, to our Welsh brethren, and leave the case with them." An important question had been asked him that day, and he would read out what the query was. What have the Protestant minority to tear in the event of the Bill which is before Parlia- ment becoming law?" His reply to that question was, and he took it from Mr Gladstone's—(applause) —standpoint, and let him answer if be could, that the all important question in the introduction of that Bill was to surround the Protestant minority in Ireland with safeguards, as he called them. The intelligent mind would wonder why it was that safe. IfUirda ware necessary? Because Mr Gladstone apprehended danger to the minority, and knew that their social and religious interests would be im- perilled (hear, hear, and applause). These so-called safeguards were not worth the paper they were written upon (applause). Kext, he would point out -that the Rev Dr Evans, one of their Irish Wesleyan ministers, who was a Commissioner under the National School Education Board, speaking in Chester, said that so far as National School educa- tion was concerned the moment the Bill became law, it sounded thn DEATH KNELL OF THE NATIONAL EDUCATION of Ireland (applause). At present every school- master and schoolmistress was paid by the Govern- ment, and the education of every child was perfectly free, and they had not to pay one single farthing. They received thousands of pounds from the Govern- ment for the purpose of paying their teacher's their annual salaries. In the event of a Roman Catholic Parliament being established in Dublin, the priests of Rome would not think of continuing to give thousands of pounds to educate the Protestant children of the north of Ireland. Consequently, from an educational standpoint, they were in danger. They felt they were in danger all round. He would five them one or two illustrations to prove his point, 'he speaker then went on to say that at a parish, near where he lived, a church was broken into and the pulpit bible, the prayer books, and the hymn book" were gathered into a pile and burnt to ashes. Another church near his residence was entered, and the pulpit filled wih the vilest filth that could be procured. The rev. gentleman then went on refer to drumming parties, which he said commonly con. gregated outside their chapels and created such a noise as to completely upset their services. Thesa things were not done by Protestants. He envied his brethren in Wales, because they were able to enjoy a quiet Sabbath diy He envied their sense of security in their devotions. These were only a few of the little things they dreaded in connection with their social and religious privileges. If these things were done nnder the green tree, under the eye, under the power, and under the rule and authority of the British Government, what would be done in the dry UNDER THE POPISH ASSEMBLY in Dublin? (applause). Never in their history, or in the history of the world, had all the churches, all glasses and branches of trade, been so thoroughly fused, blended, cemented, and welded together as the minority in Ireland were under the present circumstances. That was one good the Bill had done for them. Every branch of the Protestant church stood as one solid mass (cheers). Every .moneyed interest stood as one solid mass, every profession, every legitimate profesøion-he certainly did not call paid political agitators a legitimate frofesaion—but every legitimate profession stood rmly together in opposition to the Home Rule BilL Every branch of the Protestant ekurch had sent piles of petitions to the Government against Home le-the Presbyterian, the Wesleyan, the Baptists, and even that quiet body, the Society of Friends, had sent in petitions against this wicked mea.sure". japplause). That educational establishment, Trinity College, Dublin, had petitioned against it; the Royal College of Surgeons, wonderful as that m'ght seem, had raised their voice in opposition to the measure, The members of Belfast Stock Exchange, all hard headed business men, who knew the value of six- pence, had waited npon Mr Gladstoue to protest against his Bill (applause). They told Mr Gladstone that this measure meant THEIR FINANCIAL EUIN.. He wished it to clearly understoo4 that if this Bill were thrust upon unwilling Ireland, it meant the paralysing of all their industries, of their commerce, of their trade., and of all moneyed interests. These Strong protests had been supplemented by a deputa- tion from the business men of London, and surely these gentlemen knew something about Ireland; they knew it would effect their interests, their parses, and pockets. That was not all. There was another body who has stepped to the forefront, the Romaii Citholic8 themselves. He wished it to be distinctly understood that the latter body had successfully protested against the proposal in the city of Limerick, which, as they were probably aware, was national to its heart's core. At that meeting one nobleman Raid, I will stake my life on this, that there is not one single man in the south of Ireland who is worth E25 in the world that is not dead against this Bill" (applause). He maintained that nothing bt the most serious, most appalling, the keenest sense of danger to all their social and religious interests could possibly cement all these interests together. Now, in Ireland they looked on this subject not as a political subject, but the minority look upon it as a purely social and religious question, and it was because of that that ho was present there that evening. If it were a political object he would not be there, but it was ) I A QUESTION OF LIFE OR DEATH to all the interests of the Protestant minority. He could assure them he felt more at home in his own work, going up and down the country amongst his own people—(hear, hear, and laughter)-but because it was a religious subject he took his stand on the platform. They had in Ireland disestablished and disendowed a Church, whether for weal or woe he was net going to say, but if they had done that in respect to one church, why should they establish and endow another? (cheers). They had disestablished and disendowed a church—(loud cheers)—he was not expressing an opinion, but he was there to state facts, and 83 a Wesleyan minister A Voice: You're a traitor," and cheersl-he said they had disestablished and disendowed a Church that preached the pure gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ from the pulpit, a church that was loyal to the heart's core to the constitution of Great Britian and Ireland (" question "). If they brought the question to him after the meeting he would answer it (applause). They hid disestablished and disendowed a Church in Ireland that was a firm upholder of education. A person in the audience here remon- strated with one of the interrupters, and the speaker referring to the incident said: "Never mind him, leave the congregation to me" (loud laughter). Continuing, he said that church was the standard bearer of education, a church tnat loved the people (hear, hear). It was a church that put the bible into the hands of the people, unchained and unfettered, and wished it to be disseminated amongst the nations of the earth (applause). Yet they had disestablished and disendowed that church (cheers). Having aono that were they going to establish a church that was disloyal to the constitution of the British Empire to its heart's core? (No, no). Were they going to establish and endow a church in Ireland that refused to give the vord of God to its own people—(No, no, and a Voice: "That is not true")—and that with- held the word of God trom other people? Were they going to establish a cburol1 that had broadly declared that temporal power was absolutely necessary to its well-being? and consequently it was grasping at that temporal power now in Ireland. The Church of Home meant to CRUSH OUT EVERY PROTESTANT ELEMENT, it meant to drive out the Protestant minority, not only out of Ireland, but out of every part of the world (laughter). It meant to have universal opinion, and universal sway was its motto (cheers). The Pope of Rome had publicly given hie blessing to the present agitation going on in Ireland, and also to the present Bill now before Parliament. The Pope had referred to Mr Gladstone as his friend (hear, hear, and laughter). They in Ireland knew the direfulness of it by aad experience, that Mr Gladstone was his friend (cheers, and a Voice: "Long live Gladstone"). Tney had seen it in the releasing of men from prison, who had been con. victed of the vilest crimes that men could be prose- cuted for. Those were the circumstances under which they were blended together in opposition to this Home Rule Bill. They asked another question —Who were the men who were clamouring for the dismemberment of the British Empire ? Who were the MEN WHO WEilE ASKING FOR HOME RULE? A Voice: "Sensible men," and much laughter.1 They would give their friend full credit for his good sense-(laughter and applause)—and for his sound judgment (renewed applause). The men who were clamouring for Home Rule were men who were not worth one penny, and had no stake in the country. They were men without a character. They were men who were hoping, who were struggling, through their efforts, to get something of other people a property in the scramble (applause). They were not the men who had made Belfast what it was. They were not men of intelligence, of sobriety, of godli- ness. They were not the men ot sterling character who had been the guardian of Ulster, or who had made Ireland what it was, out of a barren wilderness (applause). The speaker then went on to refer to the Ulster Convention held in June, 1892, and said the men who assembled at that time discussed the pioposal of Home Rule in a calm, firm, steely- (whistles, and cries of Oh")-deliberation. They power (cheers). He next referred to the Orangemen a demonstration in Belfast during the recent holidays. He affirmed that the procession consisted of 100,000 of the picked men of Ulster, while the persons in the streets represented another 250,000. They would thus see that the people of Ireland were against the measure, and, although they had appealed to their brethren on this side of the channel with hitherto fruitless result, yet they had not given them up as a lost case (laughter). Irish. men said this Bill could not be placed upon them with. out they did it. LA Voice Get away with you."] They were perfectly sure the people in England would not do it. When Mr Gladstone-(loud ap- plause) -introduced his Bill (renewed applause and slight uproar). There was a time in his life when he was a Liberal of the Liberals—(hear, hear, and ories of You're a traitor")—but when he saw that this meant the dismemberment of the Empire, he turned. They in Ireland were prepared to resist the measure by every means in their power. The day that the Home Rule measure was brought in the IRISH STOCKS WENT DOWN MILLIONS OF POUNDS, and bad been going down ever since. Surely it was plain to intelligent and business men that that state of things was disastrous to a nation. The reverend gentleman then went on to say that the savings of working people were being continually withdrawn from the Post Office Savings Bank, as if the Bill were passed the people of the land would not trust the Catholio Parliament to have their money [A Voice: "Sensible men."] That was the present state of affairs TA Voice: That is not a fact."] Did they think that they in Wales would escape ? No, every- one would suffer in thousands of ways. Trade and capital would be driven out of Irelsnd,andthe people must of necessity follow. The capital would come to their shores, bat the dil-satisfied people would also come (applause). In the day of their trial where would their friends of Ireland be ? Mr Gladstone had said that Ulster was not asking the support of Parlia- ment for herself. True. Why? Because shehad thrown in her lotfixedly and determinedly with the Protestant families throughout the midland counties, and the south and west of Ireland. Ulster said it was true she could stand on her own feet and take care of her- self, but what about these scattered Protestant families.? Were they to forsake them? (cheers). Were they going to cast them off? No, Ulster said she would stand by the Protestant families scattered over the face of the country, and also support the Roman Catholics who were groaning under the TYRANNY OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMSTHOOD, and struggling for liberty but they were held in the trammels of the most direful bondage in all direc- tions. It this Bill became law, and Ulster did not accept it. what then ? The answer was simply fearful to contemplate. Ulster had pledged herself in the sight of Heaven, in the sight of all the nations of the earth, to resist the Bill. Ulster was pledged not to obey any law enacted by any Parliament that might sit at St. Stephen's Green. Ulster would stick to the British Constitution to the death (cheers). Ulster maintained that the British Parliament had no right to disenfranchise her. It was true they were in a minority in Ireland, but not in a minority in the British Empire (cheers). They were citizens of the British Empire. They were law-abiding citizens, industrious citizens. Had they made Ireland better by their citizenship ? Had they raised the standard for morality? Had they raised education? Had they raised commerce ? [A Voice Yes, well done," and laughter]. They hoped they were citizens of no mean standing, and they held Mr Gladstone—(cheers)—and any other man who would drive them into separation from the British Empire as their enemy. The speaker then went on to describe how the young men of Ulster were enrolled and were determined, if the worst came to the worst, TO MAKE THEIR POWER FELT. He was not there to plead for war, he was there to plead for peace (oh). He was a voice to them from Ireland. He was only voicing the opinions of 150 millions of their fellow countrymen. The Govern- ment had shut up the ports for the importation of fire-arms and ammunition, and they wanted to tie the men of Ulster by their hands and their feet, and throw them like Daniel into the den of lions (laughter, and a Voice Nothing of the kind.") Ulster protested against having her handa and feet tied together. He appealed to them in view of the bleeding country, in view of the highest and .best interests of morality, he appealed to them in the name of .their common religion, he broaght them greetings icam the Catholics, and trom their reilow Protestants in Ireland—who worshipped at the same mercy seat, who looked to the same glorious atone- ment, who bent the knee together and sang the same songs of praise-they sent their sympathy, their greetings, and their lore, and asked that they would stand by them and help them in their hour of need (cheers, and cries of We will," and Never," and counter cheers.) An attempt was then made to &w- i,, oing "The Land of my Fathers," but ended in failure. Mr VVILLTAXQ. of Carnarvon, then addressed the meeting in the Welsh language. At the outset he was asked to talk Welsh eorrectly, and a few minutes afterwards he brought forth a storm of howls by saying that Wales was sick of Home Bale. So great was the uproar throughout this gentleman's oratory that several times he was brought to a standstill, his words being only audible to a few people who sat in front. Some irreverent youths at the back sang the well known comic ditty, Git yer 'air cut," while others diversified the speech by rendering snatches of the Whistling Coon." No resolution was proposed, and tha noble Chair- man announced that the meeting would cAnolude by singinsr the National Anthem, and the English speak- ing part of the audience commenced to sing" God save the Queen." The Welshmen resented this and started up in opposition the Welsh National Air The ( Land of my Fathers," ad oentiaued it in the street.

KEWTOWN. The rent audit for the Newtown district was held at the Bear Hotel on Thursday, when a remittance of 20 per cent was again made. After the business of receiving the rents had been concluded, the company adjourned to the large dining-room, and between fifty and sixty sat down to an excellent dinner, which had been provided by Mr Pryce Wilson Jones. The chair was occupied oy Mr Scott Owen, and the vice- chair by Mr Juhn Pryce, of Highgate, and among those present were Messrs David Rogers, Bryncoch, Richard Reese, Penygaer, Richard Joues,Cwmdockiu, John Lewis, Bryuronn, Richard Pryce, Red House, R. L. Pryce, Upper Gwestydd, Evan Price, Middle Garth, Edward Morgan, Lower Garth, John Hamer Jones, Pantmawr, Thomas Rogers, Penyllan, Richard Bennett, Pentrehedyn, Richard Humphreys, Llwyn- ooch, A. D. Joue3, Whitegates, etc. After the cloth had been removed, the CHAIRMAN proposed the health of her Majesty the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal family, which were duly drank amid applause. The VICE-CHAIRMAN then rose, and said that he felt greatly honoured in once more having the privilege of proposing what he called the toast of the day-the health of their worthy landlord, Lord Sudeley,—(cheers)—and to once again thank him most heartily for his kind eoncessions to them upon these depressed times (ipplauee). It was very seldom that they saw auy changes upon Lord Sudeley's estate, but there was an adjoining estate, which was not the same in that respect as the Sudeley estate. He had been ploughing twice on the same farm for two different tenants. What was the reason of the changes? It was because the farm was too dear, and yet there were plenty of applicants for it all alon^ (applause). That was not the case upon Lord Sudeley's estate. When there was a depression like the present one their landlord felt for them very much, and tr ed to meet them and bear part of the depression himself (cheers) and that was the reason they had so few changes upon the Sudeley estate (applause). Such a condition of things speke highly of the landlord and the estate generally, and bound them more together. The concessions they received were calculated to incite them—if they poss- iblyoould do so-to greater energy (applause)—and he believed it would be a very great hardship for their landlord and a tenant to part, as both were bound up with each other (applause). He thought that they would all join with him in drinking their landlord's very good health, and he hoped that he would long live, as it were, to reign over them, as they certainly did not want any change (applause). Lady Sudeley was also dese ving of their thanks for the great and keen interest she took in all their local affairs, and it was a great encouragement to the promoters of the various local efforts to feel that they were receiving the assistanoa of her ladyship. Before sitting down, the speaker mentioned that Lady Sudeley had upon the previous Monday attended a sale of work at Bettws, and with her usual kindness opened the pro. ceedings, afterwards mingling among the crowd, and made one and all feel quite at home by her courteous and engaging manner (loud applause).—The toast was drunk with musical honours, and amid loud hurrahs. Mr BENNETT, Pentrehedyn, then rose to propose the health of the Hon. Charles Hanbury-Tracy.whom he termed as their successor, when many of them would have past away. As far as they knew any- thing of him they had reason to think very highly of him, in fact more than of any young man he had met wherever he had gone (applause). He trusted that Mr Traoy would have more to do with them in future, and he hoped that those who would live long enough would be pleased with his reign amongst them (cheers). The toast was received with musical honours. Mr J. LEWIS, Brynrorin, said that there was yet another toast, and he felt terribly grieved that that toast had fallen to his lot, because he regarded it as one of the toasts of the evening. He did not intend to ma'ce any observations, but simply say they had an excellent landlord, and they had also an exce:len agent (applause). It had been said many times that a good landlord was not of much purpose without a good aent, and although those words had been often repeatad, they were none the less true. He need not make any remarks, for the simple reason that things spoke for themselves-- (hear, hear)—and they must all agree with mm that they had a very cousiderate agent (applause). He had thought sometimes as to what would become of them if they did not have a good agent and landlord; many of them would soon come to grief. That would be a terrible thing for the tenant to look forward to. That would be the case with many of them if they were under many land- lords, who would grind the last penny from the tenant, and which was due in some instances to the mediation of the agent. They were happy to sit together that evening, such being not the case with them, and, for that simple reason, it gave him greater pleasure to propose the health of their worthy agent, Mr Scott Owen (loud cheers). The toast was enthusiastically arums, amia ioua cheers. The CHAIRMAN said, in response to the toast, that it was most pleasing indeed to him to be present there that evening, and to have such kind words spoken about him as spoken by Mr Lewis; but he could assure them that the way in which they had received the toast was still more re-assuring to him. They were all fully aware of his position in such bad times as the present—(hear, hear)—and they were all fully aware that, if the times had been the same as in the olden days, the position of the agent would be a more pleasant one; but when he saw those around him struggling to get on in the world, if a man had any human feelings, he must feel for those around him, and such feelings must reflect upon himself (hear, hear). The last time they met together they had a very disastrous fair; but there was one point more cheering to them, and that was, that although prices were not very much better this spring, they had had a better demand, and he trusted that if they got an early spring that they would get better prices (hear, hear). He could not help thinking of the last time that be had the pleasure of addressing them, when he pointed out that the great remedies for agricultural depression were not by one or even two single items. There had been a great national agricultural conference since then, to which, he thought, most of them looked forward. There were some very good remedies proposed, but he thought that they would agree with him that they found no great remedy in either one,two,or three of the schemes to eure them of that struggle, and that confirmed his belief that they had to improve their own positions by small points knotted together (hear, hear). He believed that they had in a short six months not been behind hand, and both in their great central government and locally they had been getting on better. The last time that they met they spoke of a measure for labelling all foreign meat, so that those who sold it in their towns would be obliged to mark it as such. He believed that bill was before the Hotase of Commons, and he hoped that it would pass (applause). He was glad to see that the New Zealand people did not object to such a course. Then, again, there had been a great deal of trouble regarding the railway rates, but he was glad to say that that had been put right. Another thing done in the past six months was the formation of a large National Agricultural Union, and he believed that if it was carried on properly that it ought to do them good, as it would draw together all agriculturists and keep them in touch with each other, and he hoped and trusted that when it was fully developed that they wcald have something good coming out of it (applause). Coming nearer home, they found the County Council starting upon a very useful measure of revising the eounty rate bask, whereby all would be equally rited, and also be rated upon the same form (cheers). The County Council had also under consideration a very useful movement that affected them, and that was the appointment of a county analyist. He had been appointed upon that com. mittee, and, he believed, he could not say for certain, that they would gain their point (hear, hear). They were always finding fault, and saying that they were I being imp sed upon by manure merchants and sellers of feeding stuffs, and so on; but he believed they would find a remedy if they could only carry this, measure, as the fact of the appointment of an Mftlyist, to wbom tbey could send samples of manure, and get them examined for a very small fee, would stop any further adult'-ration (near, hear). Surely, that was a very useful thing for agricul- turists. Amongst themselves, as a sort of brother- hood upon the estate-he believed that they were very much bound up together, as Mr Lewis had said they were all friendly, and felt that they lived upon a little island iu great happiness—he thought thatthey had made a very iood movement, which was another of those small points, and that was the improvement in the breeding of their horses-(hear, hear)--and he believed that had it not been for the generosity of a good landlord, they would not have been able to do that; and he was of opinion that they had made an excellent move in the choice of that horse (applause), He hoped that in the next two or three years they won d have the (satisfaction of seeing colts, which would enable them to put money iuto their pockets which would not have been there under other circum- stances (laughter and applause). Perhaps some of them would be puzzled with the devise at the top of tue card, which was two clasped hands. He might explain that that was to show that they were ail bound together. It was also another gratificition to learn that the whole of the number of mares required were found upon the estate. Now that was another little point. Then there was another matter that Mr Lewis was interested in, and that was the ex- periments at the Glyn, which had proved very use- ful, and those who had read the report would be able to glean a great deal of practical experience from them, especially in pointing out the best way of treating their swede crops. In addition, he should mention that they were able to obtain a field for the purpose of holding the experiments, which was of such a character as to allow the most satisfactory basis upon which to form their calculations. But this was not all. There was another little point, and that was that at the end of May, or beginning of June, they purposed holding at Gregynog some dairy lectures—dairy lessons upon butter-making! (applause). What he wanted to impress upon them was the fact that they were having those lectures in their very midst, at their doors, and they would not have the opportunity of getting them again and he would ask them, when they went home, to see the fair sex, and tell them about these proposed lectures, and that there would be very good practical lessons upon butter-making given at that time, and to ask them, even if they were prejudiced-they all make the best butter (iaughter)-to go and see for themselves, when he felt quite confident that they would learn nothing that was bad, and if they could teach anything they would be very pleased, or if the dairymaid could teach anything they would be better pleased (laughter and applause). The results ot those lectures might be that they would be able to compete with their foreign competitors, and thus keep their money in the country (hear, hear). He also wished to remind them that the lectures were free, no oharge whatever being made. He bad gone through a few of those little points in order to support his own views, which was that agriculture must get its remedy trom those hundred little things. He hoped and trusted that they would soon be able, with a good Providence, to reach a much better period. Before sitting down he wished to refer to the Land Commission, which had been appointed to enquire into all sorts ot tenure of land, and he wished to tell them that no earthly pressure would be brought to bear upon that estate (hear, hear). He wished them to understand that as ooming from Lord Sudeley, as he had had his per- mission to make that observation. If any tenant wished to go forward and give evidence, let him do so. All he asked was that he would give a fair and straightforward statement (applause). Mr ROGERS, Bryncoch, proposed the Health of the VICE-CHAIRMAN, which was duly acknowledged, and Mr PRYCE responded. The rest ot the evening was spent in a convivial manner.

ii BOARDS OF GUARDIANS. MACHYNLLETH, WEDSESDA Y. Present: Mr E. Hughes, Coei-ddol, chairman, Mr J. Hughes Jones, ex-oflicio, Messrs D. Evans, John ttees, John Rowlands, R. Owen, Thomas Evans, Owen Edwards, John Owen, Griffith Jones, the R.,v r. Griffiths, R. Ellis, Ellis Hughes, R. Hughes, David Evaus, clerk, and D. Morgan, assistant clerk. STATISTICS. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight, Machynlleth district, per Mr John Jones, .£24 10s 8d to lOu paupers; Pennal district, per Mr Wm. Jones, X29 15s ld to 1U4 paupers; and Darowen district, per D. Howell, X50 8 6d to 194 paupers. Number n the house 41, last year, corresponding period, 36; vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 71, last year, 51. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that tue trip which was pro- posed last summer, was given on faster Monday at Borth by Mr Evans, the clerk. Lunch was given on arrival and at 1-30 a knife and fork tea. Afterwards sports were indulged in oa the beach. Before return- ing the party too>k tea, and oranges were distributed by Miss Evans. Several of the out-door paupert, were invited in addition to the inmates of the house l'uere were present assisting at the tables, Mrs and Miss Evans. Pendre-house, Mr and Miss Evans, Maengwyn-street, the Rev Thomas Griffiths, Mr Rd. Owen, Councillor and Mrs Rees, Paris-house, Dr and Mrs Williams, Mrs Dr Matthews, Mr and MrsDavid Morgan, and several others. The inmates begged to express through him their thanks to Mr Evans.—On the proposition of the Rev T. Griffiths, seconded by LUr J. Hughes Jones, a vote of thanks was also ac- corded by the guardians to Mr Evans, who acknow- ledging it, said he was indebted to the Master and Matron and the ladies and gentlemen named for their assistance. GUARDIANS' ELECTION. A return was presented of the guardians elected, which was as follows :-Cemmes, Messrs Ellis Hughes, Cemmesbachyn Darowen, Thomts Evans, Hirddol; isygarreg, R. Owen, Nawlyn; Llanbrynmair, E. Vlorgan, Wynnstay Arms, and Richard Hughes, Penuantuchaf; Llanwrin, Edward Hughes, Aber- frwydlan Machynlleth, Richard Ellis, Pentrerhedyn- street; John Rowlands, solicitor, and Griffith Jones, fygwyn; Pennal (contest), David Jones. Graiandy, 44, Wm. Parry, Maeswerngoch, 90; Scuborycoed, Owen Edwards, Cwmerau, Towyn, John Owen, Pen- llyn, Evan Evans, Gesel, John Rees, Ynys, and Wm. Jones, Sea View Terrace, Aberdovey; and Uwchy- garreg, David Lewis, Tygwym. THE TREASURY. A letter was read from Mr Lloyd Jones, National and Provincial Bank, saying that as the average credit balance on the Union account was small, the Bank would expect to be renumerated for any amount of accommodation which might be required by way of overdraft.—Mr J. Hughes Jones said it was a case of take all and give none.—Mr John Rowlands eaid there was a balance of £ 376 that day, and last meet- ing there was a balance of over £ 600.—The Chairman said that most of the balance would be taken out that day.-On the suggestion of Mr Rowlands, it was agreed to defer the matter until occasion required an overdraft. VOTES OF THANKS. This being ihe last meeting of the Board, votes of thanks were accorded to the Chairman and Vice- chairman on the proposition of Mr John Rowlands, seconded by Mr J. Hughes Jones, and supported by the Rev T. Griffiths.—The Chairman, Mr David Evans, and Mr John Rees acknowledged the vote, and proposed a vote of thanks to the Clerk and Officers of the Union, which was carried unanimously and acknowledged by the Clerk. SANITARY AUTHORITY. The Clerk read letters from Messrs Wyatt and Spinks and Beaver, Manchester, saying that the charge for inspecting and reporting upon three schemes for the supply of water to Machynlleth would be £ 20— Dr Davies, Mr G. W. Griffith, and Mr David Williams, grocer, attended the meeting as a deputation from the Parochial Committee of Machynlleth, and urged that permission should be given to borrow £ 4,000 for the carrying out of the Park water scheme.—Dr Davies said that two mem- borf of the deputation were unavoidably absent. The matter of water supply was one of life and death for Machynlleth, and unless the guardians permitted the borrowing of money to carry out the scheme, Machynlleth, in respect of water supply, would be where it was ten years ago. Maohynlleth was in a 1_I._L_.L! low state financially, and it was simply duo to want of water. There was no town in North Wales in a more deplorable state. There was not a drop of water to be had except from private individuals, and the drainage was dreadful. How, then, could the town get on ? The Park scheme had been seen and approved by Colonel Luard and Major Tulloch, and it was no good for gentlemen who were not engineers to go about saying that the scheme was detective. An enquiry was held in that room before Col. Luard. The principal objector, who durst not attend himself, sent an engineer who tried to npset the scheme, but had not a leg to stand upon. Mr Edward Morgan had tried to prove that there was not enough water on the Park aad had failed to do so. That day, after six weeks of dry weather, there were 12,000 pallons per day in the springs. From a sanitary point of view,the state of Machynlleth was deplorable. The town was hardly ever free from some zymotic disease. It waif due to the absence of water supply and drainage. The matter therefore was urgent. He had challenged Mr Morgan to name another scheme to which he would not object and he had failed to do so. In fact, he had stated publicly that he would object to any scheme that was brought forward. The application to borrow the £ 4,000 came from the Parochial Committee, there being present 18 of the largest ratepapers of the town.— I Mr Griffiths and Mr David William also addressed the meeting in support of the application.-Mr I Gillart, th" engineer, attended the meeting, und said he was not instructed to report on any but the Park scheme, and he was satisfied in his own mind that there was a sufficiency of water for drinking and flushing. Colonel Luard had held an enquiry at which Mr Thomas Roberts, C,E., Portmadoc, who had great experience, also said there was sufficient water. He (Mr Gillart) had had occasion to wtit on Major Tulloch, the chioef inspector of the Local Government Board, who thoroughly approved of the scheme, saying that he had other schemes giving a lesii,supply.-In reply to the Uev T. Griffiths, Mr Gillart said if he had the money, he woula invest it in a scheme of the kind-—The Rev T. Griffiths said the Boird wanted more lime to investigate the matter, but Mr Gil'art eaid seven years have already been allowed for itivest.igation.- The Rev T. Griffiths said that Mr Gillart had been hurrying on matters lately, but Mr Davies said Quite the contrary," and Mr Gillart said be had simply carried out instructions.—Mr Richatd Owen said there were people in the town who had doubts as to the sufficiency of te water —Mr John Row- lands asked Mr Owen if he had not seen the gaug- ings, but Mr Owens said he had little faith in the figures.-After further conversation, Mr Rowlands proposed that the X4,000 should be borrowed, but there was no seconder of the proposition, and it was agreed (seeing that Mr Edwar t Morgan has de- posited .£60 to pay an independent engineer to re- port upon three schemes) to engage an independent engineer to inspect and report. Mr Wyatt of Shrewsbury was appointed.

♦ NEWTOWN AND LLANIDLOES, WEDNESDAY. THE OUTBREAK OF SMALL-POX. A special meeting was held at Caerswa on Wed- nesday at the Workhouse, and was adjourned to the Buck Inn on aceount of the case of small-pox there. The following were present: Capt. Adams (chair. man), Mr Richard Bennett, Mr Cornelius Morgan, Mr Nutting, Mr Edwards, Mr Taylor (deputy-clerk), Mr Bieese (master), and Dr. Campbell (medical officer).-The Master reported that a case of small. pox was in the house, the patient being a tramp named Thomas Johnson. He was taken ili on Friday morning, and came from Forden the previous even. ing. He at once reported it to the Medical Officer. Dr. Campbell said that he saw the patient on Friday morning, and the rash was then fairly developed on him. He at once had him isolated, and disinfectants were profusely used, and the house was thoroughly disinfected.—Mr Morgan asked Dr. Campbell if he thought the ward sufficiently distant from the house. —Dr. Campbell said that if no more cases came into the house, the ward would do very well for the one patient; but if any more cases came, they would have to have another hospital further away from the house than the one now used, as it was not r"ally sufficiently isolated.—Mr Morgan asked Dr Campbell who was nursing the patient.—Dr Camp- bell said that he only had one man, an inmate of the house, who voluntarily offered to nurFe him, and he had also been isolated. He and the Master did not think that that one man was sufficient to attend to the patient, particularly if he became delirious, which he may do at any moment, and he would like the power to employ another nursa in case the patient became delirious, and they found it necessary.—Mr Morgan proposed, and Mr Nutting seconded, that if the Doctor and the Master found it necessary that they should be empowered to engage an extra nurse. On it being put to the meeting, it was carried unani- mously. It was decided to write to the sanitary authority with regard to the isolation hospital. There was no other business.

FORDEN,- WEDESDAY. The fortnightly meeting of this Board took place at the Town Hall, Montgomery, on Wednesday, when there were present Mr W. Pryce, vice-chairman, in the chair, Revs J. Sawer and Prebendary White, Mr. P. Wright, ex officio, Messrs Thos. Watkin, E. H. Owen, Thomas Davies, J. F. Francis, J. Davies, 81. Miller, J. Hilditch, E. R. James. Francis Langford, W. Rogers, J. Thomas, J. Pryce Jones, Edward Hughes, and Charles Parry; with Mr C. S. Pryce, clerk. THE SMALL POX OUTBREAK. Mr Roge ") asked if it would be safe tor the Board at its next meeting to assemble at Forden Work- house, and whether all danger would be past. Mr Hughes said the Bjard meeting at Montgomery was very inconvenient for some members. The Chairman Not for the whole Board (laughter). Mr Hughes Quite so, but I would rather we went back to Forden for our next meeting. The Chnirmm Perhaps it had better stand over till next Board. The Clerk: The Medical Officer reports to the Board that the two cases are still infectious. Mr Rogers still failed to see any reason why they should continue to meet at Montgomery. Mr White Did you hear what the Doctor says ? Mr Rogers No, I could net. The Clerk repeated his observations. Mr Rogers: I dc not think there will be any danger to the guardians if they do meet at Forden. I do not consider there will be the least risk, even for mem- bers of the Board to go into the House, if he had a hot bath and his clothes changed afterwards. The Infectious Hospital is isolated from the House, and I cannot conceive how there would be any danger. The Chairman That would have been a very good argumsnt to have brought forward when the change was first proposed. Mr Rogers then proposed, and Mr Pryce Jones seconded that the next ordinary meeting of the Board be held at Forden, and on being put to the vote, the motion was lost. STATISTICS. The Clerk reported that there were in the house first week, 114, against 118 during the corresponding week of last year second week, 114, tame period last year, 104. Total number of vagrants relieved during the fortnight, 103. Amount paid in out- relief: Montgomery district, per Mr Tomley, first week, £ 5 19s 6d to 72 recipients; second week, £ 5 18s 6d to 71 persons. Welshpool district, per Mr J. Fortune, first week, < £ 5 15s 3d to 67; second week, .£5103 to 67 Worthen district, per Mr Oliver, first week, X5 Os 61 to 63, second week, X5 Os 6d to 68 recipients. CONDOLENCE WITH MRS. FORTUNE. The Chairman moved that a vote of condolence be sent to Mrs Fortune, the widow of the late Master of the Workhouse, sympathising with her in her sad and terrible affliction. Mr Rogers seconded and the motion was carried unanimously. A slight discussion then ensued with regard to the appointment of a new master, but, considering the special circumstances surrounding the case, on the motion of Mr E. R. Jamas, it vas resolved that no steps be taken until the new Board met. It was stated that Mr W. Downes was willing to act as master temporarily. VOTES OF THANKS. Mr Wm. Pryce reminded the Board that this was their last meeting, and he said they all ought to re- turn thanks to Col. Harrison for the efficient, cour- teous and impartial way in which he had discharged the duties of Chairman of the Board. He therefore proposed that the heartiest thanks of the Board be tendered to Col. Harrison for the manner in which he had presided over their deliberations during the past year. Mr Wm. Rogers seconded, and added that Col. Harrison had conducted the business of the Board in the best possible manner. He had succeeded a thorough man of business as Chairman, but he had also proved himself an excellent man of business and a worthy successor. The motion on being put was carried unanimously, and on the proposition of Mr J. Pryce Jones, seconded by Mr E. R. James, a similar compliment was paid to the Vice-Chairmen and the Clerk, on the motion of Mr Wm. Pryce. The Board then rose. SMALL POX. The acting Master of the Workhouse (Mr J. E. Tomley) handed in the Medical Officer's report with regard to the four patients in the Infectious ward at Forden. The doctor declared two of the men to be fit to be discharged, but that the other two were still infectious. It was ordered that before the men left the Workhouse the clothes they had worn should be destroyed, and that the Master provide them with fresh outfits.-A further report put in was to the effect that the authorities at Bicton Asylum would not allow an inmate of the Workhouse, who had become insane, to be transferred from there to Bicton. The acting Master reported that the lunatic was very violent and could be only with great difficulty managed at the Workhouse. The Clerk was directed to write to the Asylum and point out that there could be no danger of infection, as the small pox patients were completely isolated in the Infectious ward, which stood entirely apart from the Workhouse. COUNTY RATE BASIS. At a meeting of the Assessment Committee, which followed the Board, Messrs W. Pryce, W. Rogers, and E. R. James were appointed as delegates to the meeting of the County Council, to be held on the 18th inst., respecting this question.

r DR. POLLARD SAYS OF SHERMAN RUPTURE TREAT- MENT.—He thanks God and every other influence that determined him to try it. All who want to get rid of Rupture and Trustea should send to J. A, aherman, Hernia specialist, 64, Chancery Lane, London, for his book with English endorsements poet free, 7d.

THE MARRIAGK OF CAPTAIN HAY BURST-FRANCE, ■ REJOICINGS AT YSTYMCOLTni*. Rejoicings tock place at Ystymcohvyn on Tnesday in cueorauon of tho marriage ot Captain Hajlrnrat- France. Though very cold the weather Was fine, and there was a large gathering of the tenanny and general public. At ton o'clock, a procession was turmed at The Fields, and heaued by the band of the 4th Battalion Soutn Wales Borderers, under Bandmaster Fred Owen, it marched to Yatymcobryn. Following tue band, was a waggon bearmg a huge dressed ox, which was prettily decoratud. Tn0 waggon was also decorated, aijd bore the mottoes Welcome Home," liioh dyfodol tyddon ddi- gwmwl," and God bless the happy pair." Then toilowed the tenantry and general public. Flags floated from the different houses in the neighbourhood, and triumphal arches spanned tbe roadway ar. different points. At the drive gate was a nicely designed castellated arch of evergreens, beating the motto, "Long life and happiness to Mr and Mrs Hayhurt.France," and at the hall a similar arch bore the motios, Health and happiness," and "Welcome home." Having arrived at the hall the procession halted, and the Rev J. W. Thomas, of Bwlchycibau, read an address. Mr W. Roberts, of Ystymcolwyn, said, in present- ing the address, he had been desired-by the numerous subscribers to the address to express their heartfelt and cordial feelings, and welcome on the occasion of his marriage. Having kcown him (the Captain) from his childhood, he could only say that tne more be knew him the more he appreciated his grand good qualities (cheers). It was their earnest desire to welcome his choice, and they hoped they would live amongst them for very many years, and bring to Ystymcolwyn an heir who would be as good and kind as the Captain had proved himseif to be (cheers). Captain Hay hurst-France, in reply, said he returned them his most heartfelt thanks for the handsome present they had made Mrs Hayharst- France and himself. That day was the second proudest day of his life (cheers). The very proudest day of his life was the day of his wedding (cheers). His wife was no stranger to them, for she belonged to Montgomeryshire (cheers). He wouid only etty that the same hospitality which iu the past had been extended at Ystymcoiwyn would be continued in the future, and they would be happy at any time to see any ot them (cheers). The procession then reformed, and as it left three hearty cheers were given for the Captain and Mrs Hayhurst France. In the afternoon sports took place in a field near the Fields Farm. The judges were Captain Huyhoist-- France and Mr J. Lomax. Mr T. K. Perrott was clerk of the course, and Mr Richards was starter. Tnere was a very large attendance. The following were the i esults:— I rotting match.—First prize, 42, Mr Jones, Glan-" rafon 2nd, j £ l, Mr J. Pryce, Bwlchyg^rnan j 3rd, 1O, Mr George Edwards, Lianssintffraid. Footrace, 10" yards.—First prize, 7d 6d, Richard Jones, Compass Inn, Llanfyilin 2nd, 5a, J. H. Jones, Llanlyllin. Fiat race (horses).-First prize, £ 2, Mr G. Lloyd,- Llandysilio; 2nd, £ 1, Mr W. Hughes, Bwlohycibao; 3rd, 10s, Mr Roberts, Cefnycoed. Foot racp, 440 yards.-First prize, 7s 63, C» Humphreys, Guilsfield; 2ad, 5s, R. Jones, Llanfyilin, Hurdle race.-First prize, £ 2, Mr Asterley, the Pentre 2nd, J31, Mr G. Lloyd. Egg and spoon race.—First prize, 7s 6d, J. H, Jones, Llanfyilin; 2ud, 5s, J. Jones, Liaofyilin. Ponies' flat race.-Flrt prize, X2, Mr P»ny,- Oswestry 2nd, .£1, Mr Mason, Llansiantffraid, 200 yarot!' race. Oidham and Hollinswood Anglers" plate. Open to residents within three miles ot Ponts- eorwyd-bridge.—First, marble timepiece, valus £ 44gt- E. Haug btoiiyetymeolwyn 2nd, silver medal (given by the Oldham and Hollinswood Fishing Club), Ro Hughes, Bwlchycibau. I rottitg match —First, £ 2, Mr Roberts, Selattya I 2nd, .£1; Mr George Edwards, Llansantffraid. Cart horse race.-Flrst, .£1, Mr Jones, Rbmy- glascoed 2nd, 14s, Mr Jones, Matbrafal. Donkey race. First prize. Xl, Mr Humphrey Ellis, Llanfylliu; 2nd, 10s, Mr Robert Edwards, Meifod. Best cob, under 15 hand^.—First, case of silver" spoons, given by Mrs Hayhurs-France, M r Roberts, Uefnycoed; 2ud, Xl, Mr tiowlaiids, Llausantfiruid. Therd were also competitIons in greasy pide climi)- ing, the ultimatum being a leg of mutton, anii 1.1:1., oatching of a wether sheep, wnich provoked great- amuseuieut. In the evening a dinner took place in a large tent or°cted in a field at which Captnin lYlyitoa presided, and there were also present :-Capt. Hay. Hurst France, Messrs Edmund Buckley, F. F. Corballis, J. Lomax, A. Swainson, the Kev J. W", Thomas, thu Rev J. Jones, Mr T. K. Perrott, Mr K, Jones, of Welshpool, Mr A. George, Mr George S. Evans, Oswestry, Mr Jones, Mathraial, Mr D. Richards, of Welshpool, Mr E. Evans, of Penybryng, and Mr W. Roberts, of Ystymcolwyn, &c. The loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed by the Chairman, and heartily responded to. Mr D. Richards proposed the health of the Bisbop and Clergy, and Ministers of all other Denominational and coupled with it the name of the Rev G. Jones, of Meifod (cheers). The Rev G. Jones, in responding, said the clergy of Wales were anxious to do all they could to those v whom they lived amongst (cheers). Mr Edmund Buckley proposed the health of the Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces, in a humorous speech, and coupled with it the name of Mr J. Lomax, who briefly responded. Mr F. F. Corbalhs gave the toast of the County and Borough Magistrates, which was well received. The Chairman said he rose to propose the health of Mr and Mrs Hay hurst-France (cheers). They who had lived in that neighbourhood had seen Captain Hayhurst-France in possession of an estate and living a rather solitary life (laughter). But now they were glad to welcome him as a married man (cheers and laughter). They hoped their union might' be a happy, a long, and a prosperous union (cheers). The tenants of the Ystymcolwyn Estate must feel the advantage of having a resident landlord amongst tiiem-(cheers)-one to whom they might go iu times- of despondency and distress to seek his advice (cheers). In this way Captain Hayhurst-France had set a good example. He would be better able to do so now for he had chosen a lady to whom the female portion of his tenancy might go for assistance and counsel (cheers). He thought they must all feel that- Captain Hayhurst-France had won his spurs both in the hunting, steeplechasing, the martial, and the political fields -(cheers)-wbile he had partially won them in county work (cheers). He was rather inclined to bolt at the fences—(laughter)—but at the same time, he did not spend much time at the fence, considering which way he was to leap, before he brought Mrs Hayhurst-France home to Ystymcolwyn (cheers and laughter). He was glad they had had a fine day for their rejoicings, and that such a large number of people had met to greet Captain Hayhurst- France on that occasion. He gave them long lite and happiness to Captain and Mrs Hayhurst-France (loud cheers).—The toast was received with musical honours. Captain G. Hayhurst-Franoe, in responding, referred to his early days in the sporting arena, and to the pleasure he took in all kinds of sport in Montgomeryshire. He attributed his pleasure to the fact that he had been shown great kindness and consideration from all those who participated in sport in Montgomeryshire (cheers). On behalf of Mra France and himself he begged to thank them for all the kind words that had been said, and particu- larly for the kind welcome they had given them that day. He was glad it had been his lot to choose a lady who was no stranger to Montgomeryshire (cheers). Like himself, although she did not enjoy the honour of having been born in Montgomeryshire, she had lived there all her life, and he felt he had brought to Ystymcolwyn a mistress who was no stranger, but who had the interest of the district and all connected with Montgomeryshire at heart (cheers). Mrs France had the same sporting sympathies as he had (cheers). He had received congratulations from all parts of the country, and he found that words- failed him to express the thanks he felt. He could only say that if at any time he had the opportunity of showing hospitality to his old friends, not only on fine but also on wet days, he would be glad to do so (cheers) Mrs France and himself felt that those who had been friends to him in the past were their firmest friends for the future. He trusted they would be so. He thanked them very much for their kind expressions (cheers). The Rev J. W. Thomas proposed the success of" agriculture, coupling with it the name of Mr Robert Richards-( cheers)-who responded briefly. Mr Jones, of Matbrafal, proposed the health of the* Tenantry of Ystymcolwyn, and coupled with it the name of Mr William Roberts (cheers). Mr William Roberts, in responding, said he thought the Ystymcolwyn tenants were the best set of men in the parish of Meifed (cheers and laughter). Captain Hayhurst-France proposed the health of the Chairman, and descanted on his many public and private virtues. The toast was received with applause, and the Chairman responded.—Other toasts followed, and ft- Very convivial time was spent.

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