The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

Si-»T ■■1 t ■'i i "v ']■ it H' i >] y 15i Q, tluii v-'i iiiij iil1 THE HEXRT KICHARD MEMORIAL. Acutely as Welsh parties are divided politically, there are occasions when they can forget their .factions and animosities. Such an occasion was that at Tregaron the other day, when all parties united together to show their respect to Henry Richard, the Welsh patriot and the "Apostle of Peace." The lion and the lamb then lay down together, and such resolute political opponents as Mr William Jones and the Rev Thomas Levi then publicly shook the hand of friendship in the presence of the statue of Henry Kichard. The Welsh papers this week are singularly unani- mous in piaise of the former member for Mtrthyr, the Conservative and Unionist papers are by no means inferior to the Liberal papers in apprecia- tion of the immeasurable services done to Wales by Henry Richard, so that all that is noble, heroic, and loveable in his character is brought out with abundant clearness and emphasis. So marked, indeed, is the appreciation shown by the Unionist papers that it disproves Mark Antony's statement that the evil that men do lives after them, the good is oft interred with their bones," and shows that all are ready to do justice to a great man when once he has departed from the field of strife. Thus the Brython Cymr«ig has an eloquent eulogy of Henry Richard, not merely as A patriot, but as a philanthropist" of whom every .civilised nation speaks as if he were one of them and as one of the chief benefactors of mankind." The Genedl thinks that "whatever is good, brave, and virtuous in the national life of Wales, it is to Henry Richard that the honour belongs of voicing that spirit in Parliament." The Celt points out that Henry Richard was throughout his life a a consistent advoc te of peace, a defender of his nation, and the true friend of workmen through- out his public Cireer he strove to substitute arbi- tration for war between nations. His statue was unveiled at a time when thousands of workmen are idle because they will not accept arbitration." The Herald Cymraeg gives a short biographical sketch of Mr Richard, and says that though he did much for Wales as her representative in Parliament, yet it was in connection with the Peace Society that he laboured most." Seren Cymru has a long but rather weak leading article detailing Mr Richard's services to Wales and to the cause of peace, in the course of which it says He was one of the greatest and most useful men which our country every produced. He is the father of the Welsh party in Parliament, and his like or his equal has not yet risen." The writer boasts of his personal connection with Henry Richard, and in his excessive admiration indulges in preacher-like extravagances, such as he was divinely called man," &c. The Cymro, the Tarian, the Llan, the Baner, as well as most of the other papers already mentioned, give long accounts of the unveiling proceedings. The Tre- garon Committee are praised for their energy; Mr William Jones, the late Unionist candidate for the county, is singled out for special mention, one paper remarking that but for his financial help the statue would never have been obtained. Yet the Baner is rather captious that the local com- mittee did not appoint Mr Bowen Rowlands chair- man, as member for the county. The Goleuad says that eme with the best things that took place in connection of the ceremony was the reconciliation of Mr William Jones and the Rev Thomas Levi." The Tyst thinks that too much solicitude was fihown to avoid any references to Mr Richard's services to the cause of religious equality." PATIENCE OR REVOLT. This is the suggestive heading of the leading -article in the Cymro for this week and, needless to say, it refers to Mr Gladstone and Welsh Dis- establishment. The Cymro travesties Mr Glad- stone's ambiguous answer. What Welsemen asked, it says, was not if they should have Dises- tablishment, but when. It is plain enough," it proceeds," that the Welsh party could overthrow the' Government as matters now stand. But how much better would they be ? They could hardly expect Disestablishment from the Ministry that would replace the present one, though they have an occasional favour from a Tory Ministry. But it is useless to speak of overthrowing the present Government until it has every opportunity of ful- filling its promise. In the spring of 1894 we shall be able to judge clearly of the integrity of the promises otthe-Gladstonian Ministry. Mr Glad- stone has not been unfaithful up to the present, but let him beware the ides of March/" Mr Lloyd-George, M.P., in his Parliamentary letter to the Gexedl. thinks that the progress of the Home Rule Bill facilitates Disestablishment. The way will now be clear for the rest of the year to be devoted to the District Councils Bill. -11 Then will come Disestablishment. That, at any rate, is the anxious hope of the Welsh mem- bers. Of one thmg I am convinced, that if Disestablishment will not have passed the Com- mons ere another Session has elapsed, the present Ministry will not be in existence. But it would be the height of absurdity to turn them out be- fore we receive unfailing assurance that they do not intend to deal fairly in Wales." The editor of the same paper in a long and vigorous leading articte likewise advocates patience until next spring. The passing of the District Councils Bill will, he thinks, be an immense gain to Wales. He appeals to those who are in favour of revolt now to repress their feelings for a while, and .strike the fatal blow at a more convenient oppor- tunity, if there will be need. Mr Gee devotes five columns of the Baner to Mr Gladstone's letters. Although the replies are not satisfac- tory." says Mr Gee, they do not justify imme- diate revolt. Let our representatives appeal to Mr Gladstone for a definite promise that Dises- tablishment will have the first place in the next Session. If this is not given, they should consult their constituencies for advice." The London .correspondent of the same paper is more empha- tic. He thinks that it is superfluous to discuss the question of precedence: that has already been determined by the Newcastle programme—Dises- tablishment to be second to Home Rule. He urges the Welsh members to put on pressure. 6& Eynon," in the C<M, sayb that the oracle from Hawarden is, like Palmerston, a perfect master of the art of saying nothing. We have words, words, words piled on each other, but no definite promise of any sort. Our representatives are acting with care and prudence in the crisis, and should get the support of the country: they ought to get a free hand in this matter." The Tyst hopes that the Welsh members will be wiser than to imperil the safety of the Government: It is not by adher- ence to the Newcastle programme that Disestab- lish will be soonest obtained. THE STRIKES IN NORTH AND SOUTH WALES. Space forbids more than a few brief excerpts from the multitude of references which abound in the Welsh papers on the Festiniog strike and on the South Wales coal strike. In North Wales interest is almost entirely concentrated on the struggle between Mr Greaves and his workmen, and much sympathy is expressed by the work- men, who are here fighting on principle. The rash action of the South Wales workmen is, how- ever, almost universally condemned. The Goleuad in an article reviewing the position of trade generally, regrets that the South Wales workmen deal so rudely with the sliding scale committee. The South Wales correspondent of the Celt points out that the workmen have complaints, but says I, nevertheless, consider it very foolish of them to hold out now. Their irregular conduct affects their honour as workmen. They came out with no definite plan, before they were ready for the fight, and before every other course of action had failed." The Llan,' in searching for the causes of the workmen's troubles," finds some very far- fetched explanations, in the neglect of Bible teaching by Nonconformists, in the natural ten. dency of Nonconformists to dissensions, &c. The Cymro, while expressing sympathy with the Fes- tiniog quarrymen, where the question is really a lock-out," thinks that "the illegal and unjust strike in South Wales shows that true civilisation is very backward among many of our countryman in Gwent and Morganwg. They have been cor- jmpted by new comers from other countries, and have few popular preachers. We are glad to see that there are signa of resumed work, and that the strike is thus but temporary insanity." The Tarian, and the Tyst discuss the situation at great length, and rejoice that the prospects are "rightening. I JOTTINGS. ] D;lf j'dll D.Es," in the Genedl, continues hi3 sketches of the doings of our Welsh members in ) Parliament. This week he describes how he came [ across Mr D. A. Thomas and three or four others metaphorically trying to dig a cave. The Werin promises to deal at length with Mr Bryn Roberts' letter next week. The Llan has a contribution from the Bishop of Llandaff, in which the impor- tance of religious education in our schools is urged. The leading article in the Goleuad deals 11 with the Welsh University Charter, and is signed by the Rev J. Morgan Jones, Cardiff, Dr Cynon- fardd Edwards writes a "Letter from America" to the Tyst, in which he gives a graphic account of Hwfa Mon's reception meeting at Scranton. Hwfa's' speech was," he says, one of the most Hwfa-like that' Hwfa ever Hwfa'd." He describes also a visit to the Chicago Exhibition. There is, he continues, great expectation among American Welshmen to hear the Cardiff Ladies' Choir. "A choir will compete from bait Lake City, which is a grand place for a ladies choir. I heard them there, and they sing marvellously. The conductor is a Welshman of the name of Stephens." The Journal, in its Welsh pages, re- views the Llandilo association meetings, and con- cludes that the pulpit is still an immense power in Wales.

LLANIDLOES FiOEAL FETE. The seventh annual show o! the Llanidloes Horti- calturai Society took place on Wednesday, and was in every sense of the word a complete success. Favoured with fine and pleasant weather, the natural result being that the field was thronged with people. The exhibits were placed in a huge tent, and taken as a whole were thought to surpass those of any previous year. Although this event is one of the last of its kind to occur in the county, it was by no means the least important, and certainly was the most enter- taining. The programme was swelled with several new features, and altogether was of a diversifying character. Probably nothing contributed to the sue. 8338 of a show more than efficient arrangements, and at Llanidloes thi'e were executed in a manner which secured praise on every hand. The competitors in several of the floral classes were rather sparse, but the show was a distinct advance of anything yet at- tempted by the Society. The cottagers' classes were all keenly contested, their produce being worthy of highest praise. Division C, open to gardeners, brought forth much competition, as was the case in the honorary exhibits. The displays of Mr John Davies, Summerfield Park, were excellent, and Mr George Thomas's (Tremynfa) contributions to the show were in fine condition. Messrs Richard Brick and John Oliver, both of Newtown, and Mr E. Bolas, Moat Lane, and Mr Richard Jerman, Llanid- loes, all gained honourable distinctions. Messrs W. Clibran and Son, florists, of Altrincham, were awarded a prize for their display of apples and pears of the finest quality. The exhibition of roots and other farm produoe was one of the most pleasing features of the show, and was of a character, in ex. tent and general excellence, aa would do credit to any country show. The opinion of a well-known farmer, eminently qualified to express an opinion, and who acted as judge, was that the root show was the best he had seen within the county. The dog class secured good entries, the setter breed un- doubtedly claiming prominence. The winner of the collie class was deemed by the judge a splendid ani- mal. A special prize was awarded to Mr J, Rowley Jones, Hafren House, Newtown, for his setter, Prince Llewellyn" and a silver cup, given by the Sunlight Soap Coy., for the best dog in the show was awarded to a fine St. Bernard, Leander." The horses and turn-outs were to the fore, and those singled out for distinction were worthy of the prizes. The sheep dog trials never fail to interest, and both the open and local competition secured full entries. The dogs were allowed fifteen minutes in which to fetch three sheep from a given point, and together with its master drive the animals through four nar- row spaces ;nto a pen in the middle of a field. The large number of spectators watched the dogs work with evident interest, and encouraged, the shepherd by frequent rounds of applause. Tilting and other feats which required dexterity to accomplish took place. The football tournament for silver medals brought six rival teams into the field, and each round was followed by numerous lovers of the game. The Newtown Band was present the whole of the day, and discoursed an excellent variety of music. Mr Edward Davies, J.P., of Llandinam, and Mr James Grant, Penyrallt, efficiently filled the offices of presi- dent and vice-president respectively. The Bucoess of the fete is due to the individual exertions of the whole of the Committee, Messrs Wm. Proudfoot, as chairman, R. Morgan, vice-chairman, E. D. Davies, treasurer, Alf. J. Morris and Fred D. Davies 1108 joint hon. sees., being specially worthy of mention. In addition to the above mentioned gentlemen the fol- lowing served on the Committee: Messrs Edward Blayney, Evan Chapman, EliasDakin, Daniel Davies, Hugh Davies, Robert D. Edwards, Thomas Evans, William Francis, William George, Edmund Hamer, Edward Hamer, Henry Hancock, Edward Jones, James Kerr, John Morgan, ThomaiMunford, Charles Owen, John Baxter Owen, Thomas Phillips, William Savage. The officials one and all carried out their duties to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. Their names are as under:—Vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, eto., Mr J Lambert, Powis Castle Gardens, Welshpool; roots, grain, and sheep dog trials, Henry Owen, Esq., (Amaethon), Dolgoed, Corris; J. R. Pryse, Esq., J. P., Pantebrain Mr Miller, The Court, Abermule; honey, Hugh Pugh Jones, Esq., Dinas Mawddwy dogs, George Helliwell, Esq., Sheffield Needlework, knitting, etc., Mrs E. O. Jones, Mrs Marshall, Mrs Kerr, Mrs George, and Mrs E. Williams; butter, dressed poultry, etc., Miss John- stone, Sylfaen, Welshpool; football tournament, Mr J. Pugh, Pool Quay; horses and turnouts, J. R. Morris, Esq., Oxon, Shrewsbury; T.Steadman,Esq., Mallwjd, Dinas Mawddwy. DIVISION A. Open to cottagers X8 yearly rental. VEGETABLES. Two cabbages—1, David Richards, Llanidloes; 2, W. H. Lewis, Llanidloes; 3, Ann Evans, Lower Walkmill. Two cabbage (red)—1, Edward Owen, Llanidloes; 2, Evan Jones, Foundry-terrace; 3, T. H. Hine, Great Oak-street. Two cauliflowers-1, Edward Owen; 2, W. H. Lewis; 3, T. H. Hine. Plate of eachalots-1, Richard Jerman, Severn Grove Cottage; 2, Edward Owen; 3, G. W. Cope, National School. Six spring onions-I, Robert Sutcliffe, Eastgate- street; 2, John Jones, Glannant; 3, Ann Evans. Six autumn onions-I, Edward Owen; 2, W. H. Lewis; 3, Richard Jerman. Six turnips-1, Riohd. Jerman; 2, David Riohards, Hafren-street; 3, Edward Owen. Twenty pods of peas-I, Rich. Jerman; 2, Edward Owen; 3, John Jones, Glannant. Twenty pods of broad beans—1, Richard Jerman; 2, Edward Owen 3, John Jones. 2, Edward Owen; 3, John Jones. Twenty pods of scarlet runners-I, Ed. Owen; 2, Richard Jerman 3, David Riohards, Hafren-st. Six carrots-I, Robert Sutoliffe; 2, John Jones; 3, Edward Owen. Six parenips-1, Edward Owen; 2, John Jones; 3, David Richards. Six leeks-I, Edward Owen; 2, Richard Jerman; 3, John Jones. Three lettuce—1, W. H. Lewis; 2, A. E. Higgs, Long Bridge-street; 3, Ed. Owen. Six potatoea-l, Ed. Owen; 2, Ann Evans; 3, Richard Jerman. Three sticks celery-I, Ed. Owen 2, W. H. Lewis; 3, Richard Jerman. DIVISION B. Open to cottagers JB12 yearly rental. VEGETABLES. Two cabbages-I, W. Davies, Talwn, Moohdre; 2, Rd. Brick, Newtown; 3, E. Owen, Hafren-street. Two cabbage (red)-l. Thomas Jones, Sohool-lane, Newtowu; 2, David Richard, Hafren-street; 3, E. Bolas, Moat Lane. Two cauliflowers-1, Rd. Briok; 2, Thos. Jones 3, E. Bolas. Esohalots-I, E. Bolas; 2, Rd. Jerman; 3, Richd. Brick. Six autumn onions-I, Thos. Jones; 2, W. H. Lewis; 3, Ed. Owen. Six spring onions—1, Mrs Davies, Mochdre; 2, T. Jones; 3, E. Bolas. Six turnips-1, Richard Briok; 2, Rd. Jerman; 3, Thomas Jones. Twenty-four pods of peas-I, Rd. Brick; 2, Rd. Jerman; 3, Edward Owen. Twenty pods of broad beaus-1, E. Bolas; 2, Rd. Brick 3, Rd. Jerman. Twenty-four pods of scarlet runners-I, Richard Jerman; 2, John Jones, Giannant; 3, Ann Evans. Six carrots-I, Rd. Briok; 2, Wm. Cavill, Upper. green; 3, John Jones. Six -1, Thos. Jones; 2, Ed. Owen; 3, John Jones, T. H. Hine and Wm. Cavill. Three beet roots-1, Wm. Cavill; 2, Ed. Owen; 3, David Richards. Three sticks oelery-I, Richard Brick; 2, Richard Jerman; 3, Thos. Jones. Two cncumbers-1, E. Bolas; 2, Rd. Brick. Two vegetable marrows-1, Evan Jones, Foundry. terrace; 2, Rd. Brick; 3, Rd. Jerman. Early kidney potatoes (twelve)—1 and 2, Richard Briok, Bryn-street, Newtown. Early round-1, T. Jones, Newtown 2, J. Jones. j L t" kidney potatoes (twelve) -1, Richard Brick; 2, Thomas Jones. J L,te round—1, Richard Brick 2, Thos. Jones. Collection of vegetables (-ix)-I, G. W. Cope, National Schools, Llanidloes 2, R. Brick. FRUITS. Dessert apples (six)—1, R. Brick 2, Wm. Francis, B>vlchllyn. Baking apples (six)-I, R. Brick; 2, T. Jones. Plums (twelve)-I, John Jones, Glannant. Red currants-1, Thos. Jones. Black currants—1, Thos. Jones. Collection of four fruits-1, Jos. Bowen, Plas Dinam Lodge, Llandinam. CUT FLOWERS AND FLOWERING PLANTS. Six cut asters-1, Richd. Brick 2, Thos. Jones. Six dahlias—1, R Brick 2, E Bolas. Six stocks-I, R Brick; 2, T Jones. Six Patisies-1. R Brick 2, E Bolas., Six Hoseii-1, R Brick 2, E Bolas. Tnree cut petunias-I, E Bolas. Two geraniums in pot—1, Richard Jerman. Two fuchsias-I, R Jerman. Two Calceolarias-1, R Jerman. DIVISION C. Open to Gardeners. VEGETABLES AND FRUITS. Two ouonmberd-l, E Bolas; 2, R Davies, Sum- merfield. Potatoes (4 varieties)-I, R Brick 2, T Jones. Two marrows—1, R Brick 2, R Jerman. Three sticks of celery—1, R Brick; 2, T Jones. Eight vAgetables-l, R Brick 2, R Jecman. Six fruits-I, Edward Parker, Pentre, Aberhafesp. Bunch of black grapes-I, John Davies, Summer- field Park. Bunch of white grapes—1, John Davies. Dish of tomatoes-I, G Thomas, Tremynfa 2, John Oliver and Son, Newtown. CUT FLOWERS AND FLOWERING PLANTS. Six ttoses-1, John Davies; 2, Wm. Morgan, Bron- urion, Llandinam. Six dahlias—1, John Davies; 2, Rd. Brick. Six hollyhocks-I, G Thomas, Tremynfa. Six asters—Richard Brick; 2, Wm. Morgan. Six sockll-l, B Brick; 2, E Bolas. Three cut lilies-1, R Jerman; 2, JoLn Davies. Six petunias—1, George Thomas. Six panaies-1, W Morgan; 2, R Brick. Four varieties of begonias—1, John Davies; 2, R Jerman. Four fuchsias-I, John Davies. Four geraniums and pelbrgoniums-1, John Davies. Six ferns-I, John Davies. Ten cut flowers-I, John Davies; 2. Geo. Thomas. Six marigolds—1, John Davies; 2, R Brick. DIVISION D. Open to all comers for honorary competition. Two white cibbages-1 .John Davies 2, Wm. Francis, Dollys Hall, Llanidloes; 3, D Bowen, PlaS Dinam. Two red cabbages—1. W Morgan, Broneirion, LlanV dinam; 2, T Watkins, Caersws; 3, John Davies. Two cauliflowers-1, John Davies; 2, George f homas; 3, W Morgan. Plate of esobalots-1, E Bolas; 2, John Davies; 3, John Norman, Llandinam. Six spring onions-I, E Bolas; 2, Mrs Davies, ratwn 3, John Davies. Six autumn onions-I, Mrs Davies, 2, George Thomas. Six garden turnips-1, John Daviea 2, John Nor. man; 3. G Thomas. Twenty-four pods of peas-I, G Thomas 2, John Davies; 3, John Norman. Twenty pods broad beans-I, D Bowen 2, G Thomas; 3, John Davies. Twenty-four pods of scarlet runners—1, John Davies; 2, G Thomas; 3. W Morgan. Six oarrots-I, T Watkins; 2, G Thomas; 3, John Davies. Six parsnipa-l, J Norman; 2, John Davies; 3, G Thomas. Three beet roote-I, D Bowen; 2, John Davies; 3, G Thomas. Three sticks celery—1, John Norman; 2, W Francis 3, John Davies. Two cueumbers-l, E Bolas; 2, John Davies; 3, Wm. Francis. Two vegetable marrows—1, John Oliver and Son, 2, Geo. Thomas; 3, John Davies. Early kidney pote.s-I, G Thomas; 2, W Francis; 3, D Bowen. i Early round—1, G Thomas; 2, John Davies; 3, W Francis. Late kidneys—1, G Thomas; 2, John Davies; 3, D Bowen. Late round-1, John Oliver and Son, Newtown; 2, G Thomas; 3, E Bolas. Collection of vegetables (six kinds)—1, J Davies; 2, D Bowen 3, Geo. Thomas. Six dessert apples—1, G Thomas 2, W Francis. Six baking ap le.3-1, D Bowen; 2, W Morgan. Six pears—1, W Morgan 2, W Francis. Twelve plnms-l, W Morgan; 2, John Oliver and Son, Newtown. Plate red Igooseberries-1, W Morgan. Collection of fruit (four varieties)—1, John Davies; 2, George Bowen. Dish of tomatoes-I, Geo. Thoaaas. Six out roses—1, W Morgan; 2, T L Pryce, Birchen House, Trefeglwys. Six cut dahlias—1, John Oliver; 2. E Bolas. Six out hollyhocks—1, G Thomas; 2, Six out astera-I, John Norman; 2, John Oliver & Son, Newtown. Six out stocks-I, Geo. Thomas 2, John Oliver A Son, Newtown. Six out petunias—1, Geo. Thomas 2. G Bowen. Six cut pansies—1, Wm. Morgan; 2, Geo. Thomas. Begonias in pots—1, G Tftomas. Cot flowers (ten varieties)-I, John Oliver and Son, Newtown 2, Geo. Thomas. Six out marigolds—1, G Thomas; 2, G Bowen. BUTTKR. Two half-pounds fresh butter—1, T L Pryce, Birchen House, Trefeglwys 2, Mrs Jones, Croes- llwyn, Llanidloes. CHEESE. Two skim cheeses—1, Mary E Kinsey, Red House, Llanidloes. HONEY. Twelve lib. sections of honey—1, Mrs Humphreys, Westgate-road. Twelve lib. bottles of extracted honey—1, Mr Gough, Caersws 2, Miss C Morris, Trade Hall, Llan. idloes. FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT. Winners, Fix ailver medals, (six teams competed)- 1, Dollys Wanderers; 2, Llanidloes Red Star. SHEEP DOG TRIALS. OPEN. 1 and 2, Dr. A. G. Richardson, Rhayader, "Young Bob," two vears, black and tan, and Merry," three years, black and white; 3, W. Rigby, N. & S. Wales Bank, Rhayader, "Turk," black, tan and white. LOCAL. 1, David Lloyd, Gom, Llanidloes, "Bos." sable; 2, Edward Williams, Tyddyn, Velinddu, Eisuidloes, "Fly," 4 years, black and tan; 3, Charles Davies, Dolhafren, Caersws, Scot." HORSES AND TURNOUTS. Mare and foal for agricultural purposes—1, Edward Davies, Lower Glynbroohan, Llanidloes; 2, Thos. Rowlands, Talbot, Llanwnog. Mare or gelding, under four years old, for agricul- tural purposes-I, John Davies, Bodaiooh, Llanidloes; 2, Richard Edwards, Talgarth, Trefeglwys. Cob or roadster, 14 hands or over—1, Richard Evans, Compton House, Llanidloes; 2, Solomon Hamer & Sons, China-street, Llanidloes; h.o. Geo. Roberts, Long Bridge-street, Llanidloes, and Dr. Morris, Bodlondeb, Llanidloes. Roadster, mare or gelding (under 14 hands)—1, John Hamer, Bwlohmarsh, Nantmel, Radnorshire; 2, Miss C. Morris, Trade Hall, LIAnidloes. Pony (not exceeding 12i hands)—1, Master F. Ll. S. Marpole, Lion Hotel, Llanidloes; 2, Thomas Coates, Cefndolgwden, Trefeglwys. TURN-OUT. Turn-out, single horse and trap, complete—1, T. Morgan, Commeroial-street, Newtown; 2, Edward Davies, Trewythen Hotel, Llanidloes; 3, Dr. Morris, Bodlondeb, Llanidloes. MILITARY TOURNAMENT. HEADS AND POSTS. First prize given by Mr D. Kinsey. Brynllys— 1, Sergt. W. C. H. Jones, gun maker, Newtown, 19 points; 2, Sergt. T. S. Jones, Lydham, Bishop's Castle, 18 points; 3, Corporal Jones, Tycooh, New- town, 17 points. TENT PEGGING. First prize given by Mrs Kinsey, Brynllys—1, Sergt. T. S. Jones, Lydham, Bishops Castle, 18 points; 2, Corporal Jones, Tyooch, Newtown, 16 points 3, Trooper C. Miller, Court, Abermule, 14 points. FARM PRODUCE. Wheat, white heads, with straw (24)—1, Edward Jones, The Park, Caersws; 2, Evan Evans, Pen- rhyddlan, Llandinam. Red wheat, 24 heads with straw—1, T. L. Pryce, Birchen House. Trefeglwys; 2, Richard Watkin, Brynwgan, Llanwnog; c, Edmund Hamer, China. street, Llanidloes. Barley, 24 heads—1, Edward Jones, The Park, Caersws; 2, Edward Jones, Penygraig, Llandinam; c, Thomas Griffiths, Hornby, Llanidloes. White oats, 24 heads-1. Thomas Evans, Cefn Coch, Aberhafesp 2, Dd. Lloyd, Gorn, Llanidloes; h.c., John Ingram, Eisteddle, St. Harmons; c, Edward Jones, The Park, Caeraws. Black Oats, 24 heads-I, Thomas Evans, Cefn Coch, Aberhafesp; 2, Riohard Lloyd, Cefngwilgy, Llanidloes h.o., Edmund Hamer, China-street, Llanidloes; c, David Lloyd, The Gorn, Llanidloes. Turnips, 8 rootø-l, Dd. Lloyd, Gorn, Llanidloes; 2, David Lloyd, Gorn, Llanidloes; h.c., John Jones, Pentre. Turnips (swedes) 8 roots—1, David Evans, Dollys, Llanidloes; 2, David Jerman, Penrhyddlan, Llan* linam; c, John Morgan, Cenima-,vr. LLmidloos, and Edmund Hamer, Chma-atreet, Llanidioes. Mangel wurtzel (r?d)— 2, E iwurd Hamer, Plyn- timnn House, Llanidloes; h.c., T. L. Pryce, Birchen House, Trefeglwys; c, Roger Kinsey, Red House, Llanidloes. POULTRY, EGGS, BUTTER AND CHEESE. Couple dressed fowls-1, Margaret Ann Rees, Tylwcii, Llanidloes; 2, Annie Jones, Neuadd Newydd, Oaersws Couple dressed ducks—1, Alfred Jones, Sycbnant, St. Harmons; 2, Mrs Jenkins, Tycoch, Llanidloes. 12 eggs-1, John Beedle, Cefn, Llanidloes; 2, Mra Jones, Croesllwyn, Llanidloes. Two half-pounds fresh butter. Prizes given by Mr David Owen, Great Oak-street, Llanidloes-l, r. L. Pryce. Birchen House, Trefeglwys; 2, Mrs Jones, Croesllwyn, Llanidloes. 2 skim cheese—1, Mary E. Kinsey, Red House, Llanidloes. DOGS. Mastiff (dog or bitch)—1 and 2, Richard Morgan, Rhay ador, Lord Radnor and Lady Radnor." Greyhound (dog or bitch)—1, A. Lindsay Careless, Brynhaulog, Swansea, Undercliffe Smoker;" 2, J. T. Lloyd, Broad-street, Newtown, Lass of the Buck v.h.o., W. H. Slater, Pool-road, Newtown. ] Collie (dog or bitch)—1, David Williams, Builtb, Oswald; 2, J. W. Jones, Or-sedd Farm, Selattyn, Oswestry, Glyndwr reserved, T. J. Chappell, 124, Coisworth-street, Moss Side, Manchester; v.h.c., Rev Wm. Beavan, 5, Llwyn-terrace, Oswestry; h.c., Vtioiras Millar, Hawthorne-road, Shrewsbury; h.c., R B Findon, Bridgnorth, fcia;op. C Hie pup pie (under 12 months)—1, J W Jone?, Orseda Farm, Selattyn, Oswestry, "Glyndwr"; 2, Thomas Millar, Hawthorne-road, Shrewsbury; r, R B Findon, Bridgnorth, Salop. Setter (any variety)—1 and r, J. R. Jones, Hafren House, Newtown, Prince Llewellyn" and Charlie Montgomery"; 2, F. E. Birch, Market-street, New- town, Tickler v.h.c. and h c, T. F. Waters, Buck- ley Arms, Dinas Mawddwy. Spaniel (dog or bitch).—1, Win. S. Holmes, Wel- lington, Longboy 2, George Morgan, 26, Alfred Street, Neath; r, James Grant, Penyrallt, Llanidloes. Welsh terrier (dog or bitch\—1, Robert Hartley, Sea Cot, Perarth, S. Wales, Vostizzu 2, Richd. Lloyd, 8o, High-street, Portmadoo, Madoc Toby r, D. Jones, Market Restaurant, Swansea," Dyodd." Fox terrier (dog or bitch).—1, R. Morris, The Sportsman, Newtown, Double" 2, John Coleman, Royal Vaults, Shrewsbury r, James Taylor, Fleece Inn, Wrexham; v h c, Thomas Lloyd, Rose Villa, Newtown, "Young Reptonian." Fox terrier (puppy under 12 months old).-I, John Coleman. Royal Vaults, Shrewsbury, Royal Mix- ture" 2, C. E. Colgreave, Tower View, Gobowen. Terrier (any other variety).—1, David Morgan, 5, Chequers Alley, Carmarthen, Merlin Hill" 2, John Marston, Durham Ox, Nottingham, "Notts Venio r, Richard Humphreys, Great Oak-street, Lianidloes, Steady Bondsman"; ho, Arthur Charles Williams, 73, Nott Square, Carmarthen, "Buffalo Bill." Puppy under 12 months (any variety except collie and fox terrier).—1, Tom Thompson. 66, Sydenham Place, Bradford, Leander" 2, John Coleman, Royal Vaults, Shrewsbury, General Gordon r, John Marston, Durham Ox, Nottingham, "Notts Venio" v h c, Robert Hartly, Sea Cot, Penarth, A. Lindsay Careless, Brynhaulog House, Swansea; h c, George Morgan, Alfred-street, Neath. Any other variety (dog or bitch).—Tom Thompson, 66, Sydeoham Place, Bradford, Leander" 2, John Coleman, Royal Vaults, Shrewsbury, General Gordon 3, John H. Woodfin, Barley Mow Inn, French Lock, near Wellington, New Farthing"; r, John Marston, Durham Ox, Nottingham; The, William Davies, 11, Commercial-streeL, Neath, Neath Bess." Selling class under 95 (dog or bitch).—1, John H. Woodfin, French Lock, near Wellington 2, A. Lind- say Careless, Swansea, Greyhound Dog." Collie (dog or bitch).-I, Miss Davies, Short Bridge, Newtown, "Clifton Juno"; 2, R;chard Francis, Porth, C,.erawm, Joe" r, Thomas Evans, Cwmddu, Llanidloes, "Wallace ho, John Prince, Gellidywyll, St. Harmon, Blucher the Brave." Setter tdt g or bitch).—1 and r, John R. Jones. Hafren House, Newtown, "Prince Llewellyn" and 'Charlie Montgomery"; 2, F. E. Birch, Market- street, Co Tickler"; h c, Charles Davies, Dolhafren, Caersws. Fox terrier (dog or bitch).—1, R. Morris, The Sportsman, Newtown, Double 2, Thomas Lloyd, Rose Villa, Newtown, Young Reptonian." Airedale Terrier (dog or bitch).-I, Richard Humphreys, Great Oak-street, Llanidloes, Steady Bondsman 2, T. Englest. Commeroial-street, New- town, "Jess"; r, David Bennett, Short Bridge- street, Newtown, "Bess"; ho, John Parker, High- street, Llanidloes, Prince." SPECIAL PRIZES. Prize presented by Messrs Daniel Bros., Norwich, for the best six dishes of vegetables. distinct varieties -1, Richard Brick, Bryn-street, Newtown; 2, Thos. J-onea, School Lane, Newtown. {'" Best collection of plants in Class D. Prize pre- j sented by Messrs Biddies and Co., Loughborough— 1, George Thomas, Llanidloes. 12 choice dahlia plants and 6 dahlia blooms. Prize presented by Messrs Jones and Sons, Shrewsbury— 1, John Davies, Summerfield Park, Llanidloes. ix cut asters. Prize presented by Messrs Jones and Sons, Shrewsbury-I, Richard Briok, Bryn- street, Newtown. Collection of hardy annuals, 8 distinct varieties. Prize presented by Messrs Clibran and Sons, Altrinc- hxm-1, John Oliver, Park-street, Newtown; 2, D. Bowen, Llanidloes. Bouquet of wild flowers. Prizes presented by Miss Thomas, Tremynfa, LI-nidloes-1, May Mill*, Severn House, Llanidloes; 2, Martha Evans, Lower Walk- mill, Llanidloes; 3, Hannah Jane Evans, lower Walkmill. Llanidloes. Artistic device of wild flowers. Prize presented by Mrs Lewis, Mount Severn, Llanidloes-l, May Mills, Severn House, Llanidloes. Four half-pouads fresh butter, made by a farmer's daughter. Prizes presented by Mr A. J. Francis, Long Bridge-street-1, T. L. Pryce, Birchen House, Trefeglwys; 2, MrB Tilsley, CwmdlJan. NEEDLEWORK, KNITTING, Ac. Best made Flannel Shirt. Prizes given by Mrs George, Bryndwr, LlaIÙdloeø-l, Mrs Pugh, Crown Inn, Llanidloes. Best hand-made Chemise. Prizes given by Mrs Kerr, Snmmerfield, Llanidlces-1, Jennie Jones, Cinaoed, Llangurig 2, Mary E. Jones, Cincoed. Best hand-made nightgown. Prizes given by Mrs Marshall, Severn View, Llanidloes-1, Jennie Jones, Cinooed, Llangurig; 2, Miss Jones, Dolriwen. Beat pair gent's ribbed hand-knittei hose. Prize given by Mrs David Jones, Shop-yr-Oen, Llanidloes —1, Mary E Jones, Cinooed, Llangurig. Best pair ladies' stockings. Prize given by Mrs Jones, Shop.yr-Oen—1, Mrs Pugh. Crown Inn, Llan- idloes 2, Mrs Jerman, Great Oak-street, Llanid. loes. Best ladies' crochet wool petticoat. Prizes given by Mrs Stuart Rendel—1, Mrs Pugh, Crown Inn, Llanidloes. WEIGHT JUDGING COMPETITION. Fat ox, weighing 1671 The per quarter. The first three prizes were equally divided between the fol. lowing, whose estimate of their weight is placed after their names:- R. D. Ed war la, Glandulas, Llanidloes 167 lbs. J. Meredith, Birches, Llanidloes 168 Owen, Jamesford, Montgomery 168 The fourth prize was divided between" the following:- Edward Evans, Bronhaulwen, Llanidloes 166 lbs. E. L. Jones, Church Bank Honse, Welshpool 166 Fat Sheep, weight 761bs—The prize was equally divided between the following- Thomas Rees, Penyrallt, Llanidloes 76 lbs. Thomas Davies, Pant, Trefeglwys. 76 „ Thomas Alderson, Glanmihely 76 A.Woosnam, Upp. Esgir, Llandinam 76 Fat Lamb, weight 39ilbs—The prize was equally divided between— David Evans, Dol-llys, Llanidloes. 39 lbs. John George, Cefn, Trefeglwys 39 John Meredith, Birches, Llanidloes 39i

THE ABDLAMONT MYSTERY. The excitement in Scotland regarding the shooting of Mr Hamborough on the 10th August reached a climax on the 31st, when Mr Monsoo, the tenant of the estate, was arrested. It will be remembered that on the day named Mr Hamborough, a young gentle man who had recently attained his majority, and whose father was stated to be a very wealthy American, was out shooting rabbits. It was said that he was not proficient in handling a gun, and that while oro3sing a dyke his foot slipped, and the gun went off, all the contents lodging in his head. No rfv?8 4.- near the unfortunate thUf+u since been suggested that the gunshot wound did not appaar to be such as an accident could account for, nor such as he could well have inflicted upon himself. The sheriff and a doctor and a police official visited the scene of the occurrence at Ardlamont on Saturday, and on Tues. day Sheriff Sharp and the representatives of the criminal authorities for Argyleshire took a larce number of precognitious, the substanoe of which Was, it is understood, sufficient to justify them in making the arrest mentioned above.

Mbs. F. S1MMONO8, Laundress, Eastborne, has wed Messrs. RECKITT'S PARIS BLUE for th! past six yaara, and considers it unequalled for beautv t&ridBlM7' 7 muoh superior t* thumb or

LLANFYLLIN TaWN COUNCIL, TUESDAY. Present—Mr T. Jonas (mayor), Aldermen J. Jones and C. R. Jones, Councillors R. H. Jones, W. Jones', J, Ellis, W. Ellis, R. Jones, J. Ryle, and E. Wat. kins, with Mr W. A. Pughe, town clerk. Mr Wiliiam Jones moved that the Council should reserve to itself the right of letting the Town Hall for holding balls.—Mr John Jones seconded the mo- tion, which was carried. The Medical Officer of Health (Dr F. Felix Jones, D.P.H.) reported that a case of scarlet fever had occurred at G&rthgell cettages, but the fever had not spread. The cause of the outbreak was doubtful. The Finance Committee reported that the expendi- ture on the borough roads during the past month was .£22 33 8d, being X12 4i less than in the correspond- ing month of last year. The Committee recomwende I that a 6-inch ordnance survey map of the parish be procured that the Tanymynydd-road be repaired at the surveyor s discretion that the procuring of a water-cart be abandoned till next year; and that the price of 3s a tou offered by the Board of Guardians for broken stone be accepted. — The report was adopted. The Lighting Committee recommended that the Gas Company be asked to get the street lamps ready for use, and lit on August 24th; that Messrs Robert Jones and William Ellis be appointed superintendents for the ensuing year; that Mary Lloyd be re-appoin- ted lamplight-r; and that no street lamp be made use of on special occasion without the express per' mission of the superintendents. The report was adopted. The Surveyor called attention to the fact that the drains near Dr E iwards's house became flooded when there was heavy rain.—A committee oousisting of Messrs William Jones, J. Jones, and J. Byle was ap- pointed to report on this matter. The report of the Inspector of Nuisances was read, and notices to defaulters were ordered to be issued in several cases. Mr E. Watkins proposed that a railing be erected along the Penybryu regaining wall, but there being no seconder the motion fell through.—A motion by Mr Ryle, in favour of repairing the Penybryn road- way, met with a similar fate. It was resolved that the Cambrian Railways Com- pany be asked their terms for the use of their weigh- ing machine in order to comply with the requirements of the Board of Agriculture with reference to the weierbing of stock. With regard to the paving of the sheep market, it was resoived to defer action until the pens had been permanemtly arranged. With reference to the report made at the last meet- ing that the stones carted from Tyntwll Quarry were not fit for use, the Committee appointed to inquire into the matter recommended that the contractor be requested to cart three additional tons of good stone, to break the large stones, and to remove the loads wrongly deposited as directed by the Surveyor.—The recommendation was adopted. A complaint made by Mr W. Ellis respecting the weighing machine was referred to the Markets Com- mittee.

MONTGOMERY TOWN :COUNCIL. THURSDAY. Present: Aid. Col. R. J. Harrison (chairman), Councillors E. R. James, T. Williams, Gpo. Farmer, and E. William, with Messrs Charles Pryce (town clerk), W. P. Hole (Surveyor) and R. Tomley (inspector). THE LATE MB. ROWLEY MORRIS. The CHAIRMAN read a letter from Mr Louis Rowley Morris, son of the above deceased gentleman, in which he stated that his mother and the family wished to convey to the members of the Council their sincere thanks for the vote of sympathy and condo- lence. His father was looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to the translation of the charters of Montgomery, for nothing gave him greater pleasure than working for his beloved county. THE ANCIENT CHARTERS. With regard to the translation of these, Mr J. M. E. Lloyd, barrister, of Lineolns Ion, W.C., wrote stating that he saw from the papers that it was pro- posed to engage a stranger to translate the old docu uuents. He thought that the work should be trans- lated by a Montgomery man, and if the Mayor and Council wished to have them translated, he should be haopy to do the work giatis. The CHAIRMAN thought that Mr Lloyd was labour- ing under a misapprehension with regard to the translation of the documents. He was under the im. pression they were translated. Councillor JAMES Not all, I think. The TOWN CLERK replied that the Chairman was ripht. The CHAIRMAN I do not think we should take any ■tejja in the matter at present, until an acknowledged antiquary comes into the district. The Rev. Valen- tine Lloyd can give us more information about these old documents than anybody else in the district, and we had better ask his opinion. The Town Clerk will write to Mr Lloyd stating we are much obliged to him for his offer, but I don't think there is any question of translation before us just now. No doubt it is a great Iocs to the county through the deaths of Mr Morris Jonea and Mr Rowley Morris, who was by at the best antiquarian we had in the county. It was resolved to acknowledge Mr Lloyd's letter, thanking him for his offer, and mention that the Counofl had no ii, a of translating the documents. THE LAND. With respect to the contemplated improvement of the fencing of the Fioslands, Councillor T. Williams reported that the cost of a fence and repairs to the buildings would be .£13.-CounClllor E. Williams said the sum was lower than Councillor T. Williams' first e.-timtte.-Counuillor T. Williams No, it is my estimate, JB10 and £ 3.—It was ultimately decided to carry out the work. REAPPOINTMENT. Upon the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Councillor James, Mr R. Tomley was re-appointed Inspector at the same salary as heretofore. THE MEDICAL OFFICER'S SALARY. A letter was read from the Local Government Board with regard to the appointment of Dr. Thurs- field as Medical Officer for the Montgomery Urban Sanitary Distriat. The Board had come to the coii- elusion that they would not be justified in giving their sanction to the appointment, unless a salary of at leaat X20 was paid to the officer. The CLERK remarked that he had replied stating that Dr. Thursfield was appointed Medical Officer of Health to the Urban Sanitary District when such district was taken away from that of Forden Rural Sanitary Authority, including at that time the b 'rough of Montgomery. When the change took place the sum of £ 5 was apportioned as the salary of the Medical Officer to the latter authority. It would be seen therefore, that this sum was not assigned to Dr. Thursfield as a separate salary, but was appor- tioned to him in respect of the Montgomery district, and it was hoped that under these circumstances the Local Government Board would see their way to sanc- tion the appointment, and agree to the payment of the connty grant in respect to the salary. The CHAIRMAN remarked that it would be as well to explain that the reason why the separation of the Montgomery district from the Forden Rural Sanitary Authority was under the Act of 1885, brought in by Sir Charles Dilke, which provided that all unreformed corporations should become mnnioipal corporations, or an Urban Sanitary Authority; therefore Mont- gomery was separated from Forden Rural Sanitary Authority, and Dr. Thursfield's salary was reduced by the Forden Authority, and the amount taken off, his salary is paid by this borough. He thought the Clerk uhould write explaining these circumstauces, ani pointing out that the appointment had been per- mitted up to now. The Council agreed to the Chairman's suggestion. BAD SMELLS AND DIPHTHERIA. A letter was received from the Mayor, stating that he would be absent from town on the date of meet- ing, and calling the attention of the Council to the bad smells which existed in various parts of the town. He asked the Council to direct the notice of the sanitary officer to the nuisances. They were located near the police-station, at Whittingham, and with cholera at their doon, these matters should be at- tended to. The CHAIRMAN said he had smelt a very nasty smell coming up the hill into the town. Councillor T. WILLIAMS said at times the stench was horrible. The INSPECTOR: Morris Weaver had some sour pig's wash there, and it smelt strong. The CHAIRMAN Tell him that if he does it again he will be summoned. We cannot all be poisoned with sour wash. Councillor JAMES pointed out that if the nuisance occurred again it should be immediately removed. The CHAIRMAN intimated this to the Inspeotor, and added that if the notice of abatement were not obeyed, proceedings were to be taken. Councillor JAMES: We must back up our In. spector. The INSPECTOR also reported that there were a few cases of diphtheria in the borough. MAIN ROADS. Councillor James drew the attention of the Coun- cil to the expenditure on main roads within the borough. The amount spent was .£214 last year, of 91 which sum they had received from the County Coun- cil J2181, leaving a balance of between £ 20 and d £ 30 due to the Town Council. The SURVEYOR said that he had written to the Coun- ty Surveyor on the subject, asking him to make an ap- pointment so that the question could be settled, but he had received no reply to his communication,

MACHYNLLETH BOARD OF GUAR- MANS—WEDNESDAY- Present: Mr Edward Hughes, Aberfrydlan, chaiz- man Messrs Ellis Hughes, Cftmmes; John Rowlands, solicitor, MachyLlIetb J. Hughes Jones, Abord Griffiths Jones, Penegoes Evan Evansi John Rees* and J. Owen, Towyn Thomas Evans, I)sroweu; Richard Owen, Isygarreg; D. Morgan, Elaiibryn- mair;-Parry, Pennal; and D. Evans, clerk. TATISTICS. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight, Machynlleth district, per Mr John Jones, ..£22 128 OIl to 96 paupers, an increase of 4s in amount of relief and of 2 paupers; Darowen district per Mr ID. Howell, ;£41 7a 0.1 to 160 paupers, and increase of 18 6j in relief, and n decrease of 1 pauper; Pennal trict, per Mr W. Jones X27 Os Od to 96 paupers, am ■ increase of 12s in relief, and of 5 paupers. Nomber in the house 37, last year, corresponding period, Sk Vagrants relieved during the past month 136, løet year corresponding period, 114. Amount of cheques signed X120. THE HOUSE. With reference to a bath for the house a wcom- mendation made by Mr Bircham on the 20th July, when he inspected the workhouse, it was resolved ty d^fer the matter for a fortnight, the Visiting Conw mittee in the meantime to further consider the ques- tion. A letter with a cheque was received from the Insurance Company for the dimage done to the bed fixtures, etc., which went on fire a short time ogo.- Mr Richard Owen proposed that the clerk sbonJd write to the Insurance Company for their quotatíODB, with a view of insuring the furniture and atoct-ia- trade at the workhouse, which was unanimously agreed to. The Master (Mr John Jones) read his re* port. ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS. Abstracts of accounts for the year ended 23th March, 1893, were distributed among the guardians. -Mr John Rowlonds gave a lengthy descriptiou of the cost of maintaining the union ten years ago and of the present year.—Mr J. Hughes Jones, Aber- dovey, also spoke.—Mr Rowlands suggested tw. boys and girls leaving the union should be looked after and communicated with, so as to ascertam whether they received proper pay and where they were. He also suggested that the boys in the boom* should be taught a trade.—Mr Riohard Owen wag about to go into the matter, but it was dropped.

MACHYNLLETH RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY,— WEDNESDAY. Present:—Mr Griffith Jones, Penegoes (in the chair), Messrs Edward Hughes, Aberfrydlan, John Rowlands, solicitor. Ellis Hughes, Cemmew, and Parry, Pennal, Mr D. Evans, clerk, Mr Humphreys, inspector, and Mr Matthews, medical officer ct health. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Medieal Officer of Health reported that he W found a drain at Esgairgeiliog at present completely choked up, and the filthy water ran down the rma.- Notice was ordered to be given the owner to reracdjy the defect.—There is a pool of stagnant water at Tyieaf, Esgairgeiliog, which smells badly in win weather.—The Inspector was instructed to visit the place and give the necessary notices.—The groond at the back of a house at Tyisaf is too high, and sbooid be lowered at least two feet. The floor of the kitchen is damp.—Notice was ordered to be the otrner, and the Inspeotor was instructed to vi"- the place.—The roof of a house occupied by Artirar Pugh, Esgairgeiliog, is defective. The rain faihl through in wet weather and wets the bed.—Tbe Inspector was ordered to visit.-Found the drain at Pennal in Cefnlaie-lane nearly full up. Unless tbo drains are properly attended to they will become- choked up and consequently useless.-This matter was referred to the Inspeotor with the guardiaa of that parish. PENNAL WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk stated that at the last meeting the Clerk was directed to write to the owners of adjoining pro- perty asking then upon what terms they would sell 4w leave the ground for the purpose of laying pipes to convey water. The Clerk said he had written and had received replies from the Dowager Marchioceea of Londonderry and from Mr Nanney and they said they had fixed their land for sale in a short time, They, therefore, could not rent or lease the land to the Authority.—The matter was allowed to stead over until the sale had taken place.

THE COAL CRISIS. The prolongation of the coal stoppage is caosiasr great distress in all parts of the country. The fmnw of the miners' association are to a great extent ex- hausted, and in many places the men and their families are now entirely dependent on outside help* Efforts to settle the dispute between the coalo"sm and their men in the Lothians have so far been an- successful, and an extension of the strike is probabte in that district. A firm of colliery proprietors near Nuneaton have given their men an advance of 15 per cent., and the men remain at work. The miners in the Buckley d strict of Flintshire, who are not meniv bers of the Faderation, have come out on strike. While the area of the struggle is thus extending is North Wales, forty thousand out of a total of a bull- dred thousand miners in South Wales, have now returned to work, and sooner or later the remain- ing sixty-thousand are likely to follow suit, not be- cause they are becoming reconciled to the conditions of work under the sliding scale, but because they must see that without organisation and without funds it is hopeless for the present to continue tW struggle. At Barnsley last week, Mr Pickard, M.P., informed the reporters that he had received a telegram eta ing that the Welsh main depots abroad were showing signs of exhaustion; the Gibi altar stock was burnt out Algiers nearly so; and Port Said had only tbrea weeks' stock. If, said Mr Pickard, Welshman had any courage left iu them, they would stick to the strike. These were the points they were expected to supply, and if his information was fact, and he had no doubt of it, the South Wales men had an opening such as they had never had since seceding from the- sliding scale. If wise, they would secure an advance of wages. Notices in the majority of the tinplate works be- tween Newport and Llaneliy having expired, eighteeu of them, with a total of 106 mills, have been closed, throwing out of employment upwards of 4.OOP hands. The dearth of coal, and its exhorbitant, prices where obtainable, together with the depression in trade, are responsible for the the master's action,

RHAYADER. CRUSHED BY A GOODS TIU.IN.-Cn Friday motor- ing week a serious accident b--fel a Llanidloes labourer, named Humphrey Bebb, at Rhayader Station. The unfortunate man was employed at the junction near Rhayader and was going to his work by the work- men's train when he met with the accident. The- train stopped at Rhayader to couple on some tracks, and Bebb got out of the carriage and walked on a short distance down the line. The engine suddenly whistled, and the man, thinking the train was goinpv jumped on the side of a truck. When the tram came up to the station Bebb was caught by the' platform and thrown under the wheels, five of the trucks passing over his left leg, and also severely' crushing the right one. The doccor was immediately sent for. who temporarily bandaged up the anfofttt- sate fellow's wounds, and had him conveyed in a- special van to his home in Fouudry Terrace, Llanid* loes. Dr. Vaughan Owen and Dr. Palmer, Newtown, attended, and amputated his left leg. It was feared^ that the spine was broken, but on examination this was found not to be the case. Bebb is somewhat' better. Until recently he held a small farm at Arddleen, near Welahpool. He only came to reside at Llanidloes in June laat.

FORDEN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held on Wednesday last at the Union when the following were present, Colonel- Harrison (ehairman) presiding: Mr Wm. Prioe (vice-chairman), Rev. L. J. Lee (ex-officio), and Messrs Ed. R. Owen, Jno. Huffer, Wm. Morgan,- Francis Langford, E. R. James, Ed. Hughes, and C. S. Pryce (clerk). -Statistics Number in the bomm first week 103, against 94; second week, 106 against ■ 95; Tramps relieved during the fortnight, 142» amount expended in out-relief per Mr Robt. Tomley, Montgomery, .£12 12s to 80 recipients per Mr Jamee Fortune, Welshpool, .210 to 71 recipients; per Mr John Oliver, Worthen, £ 10 15s 8d to 73 recipients* Amount in the hands of the treasurer, £ 55 4A 6d.

LLANDRINDOD WELLS. LECTURE.—On Wednesday evening. August 23rd, the Rev. Thomas Evans, of the Victoria Park, London, delivered a lecture on Billy Bray," at the Congregational Chapel, to a crowded and apprecna- tive audience. In the unavoidable absenoe of W. Williams, Esq., M.P. for the Swansea district, Mr Thomas Roberts, of Brynhyfrydd, Swansea, wae voted to the chair. Not only was the lecture exceed* ingly humourous, but was most inspiring to atf Christian workers. Needless to state that it waf" highly appreciated by all present.

V CADBURT'S COCOA has, in a remarkable degrees those natural elements of sustenance which gi-n, the system endurance and hardihood, building up muscle and bodily vigour, with a steady ti that renders it a most acceptable and reliably beverage."—HeaMAJ