The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

KEWTOWX AXD LLANLLWCHAIAEN (LOCAL BOARD. special meeting of the Board was held at the Ruom, on Wednesday, when there were pre- i(fetlti Capt E. Pryce-Jones, chairman Messrs. G. M, ISHiaon, C. Morgan, D. Owen, Ed. Lloyd, Thomas .0. John Hughes; with Mr Wm. Cooke, clerk, .84 B. W. Davies, surveyor. At, the outset, the Chairman explained that a t41 meeting, called tor the previous Friday, had fa# postponed in consequnc,) of most of the mem- bet* oi the Board being absent, and he had taken the liberty of calling that meeting in order to trans- act tlro businels put down for the previous meeting. rile CleJ' tiaiii read the notice calling the meeting, THE WATER SUPPLT. TtM report of the committee appointed to consider the qaabtion of the water supply was then In it they recommended the Board to renew 61Itfer of X15 10s for the use of the hydrants, in. ,.duiing the hire and repair of the silme; JJl 3s. for thssiSWP ftf water for the cemetery lodge; .£1 2* for 153 for the urinals. They jtlW jracommend that the water used for flashing pur- r&a* wad watering the streets be paid for according Measure at a rate to be arrived at, and that the tiffM* at flashing be arranged between the Board and tAw Company. Respecting the cost of supply in the V committee recommended the Board to pay peeør:ti.J:. to the old agreament, the date of the on the day of the meeting of e: Bc)fI,rd zeleeivinz this report. It esoving the adoption of the report, the Chair- #.4Ûd tbjit the report was unanimjusly passed by ben; of the committee present at the meet- ,U,, and he btla little doubt that the Board would ._t.fso aaanimously agree to it. He thought that the KBM* readiiig of the report would be sufficient to with the approval of all of them. Because the ;fce that the Waterworks Company were now agree- to nupply water according to measure, and as ,th,o Board were also agreeable to that course, he -ifaOffht there could be little doubt that they would fx tfaatiimous JII that matter. The first part of the £ £ £ >dealt *?ith the hire of the hydrants, for which tfcd/ agreed to pay £ 15 10s. The Company w^-re he believed, entitled to claim for any water that 'mígJú; be used in the case of an outbreak of fire, but thel were entitled to payment for the expense of i&xiiSg the hydrants. He thought that perhaps in els months a botter arrangement would be e(Mt& to respecting the price of the hydrants, but the c^ssasiittee,did Dot think it wise to complicate the HUM differences between the Board and the Com- jutcjr ugon this occasion. He threw out those re- tnstekM iu order that they might be remembered in or twelve months hence, when the matter would fea brought qp. Respecting the flashing and t watering of the streets, they proposed to pay ac- Coittltiig to the quantity of the water used, and the would oe the, se as made to any other Imrs of the water. The more they used the cheaper they, would get it. As regapda the past, the com- tttiifae recommended that the Board should pay ac- the old agreement. ,He did not think it wgs neecssary to say anything more, as they con- eiiersd their proposals very fair. They objected to the taccease of .£23 10s which -the company asked tbasft to pay, and it was not altogether their fault Hat the matter was not settled sooner. tie Da.vid Owen thought that he was tolerably S& £ & ilL seconding the adoption of the report. Of eomm the Company would not raise any objection, tteaiiie that the Board were coming out so liberal- osuot,er)-in reference to, the affair. It had been hanging on for a considerable time, and it was time it aitawd bo ended. Til* report was then carried, all present voting, wittf. the exception of Mr Lloyd, who asked that the gowes of those who voted should be taken down. Mr C. Morgan then moved that a copy of the report Û$Q:iJed to the Waterworks Company as a formal -O#c eW the terms of the Board. sir Ellison seconded the proposition, and it was xtiM* SANITARY COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The Sanitary Committee reported that they had j £ gtF#«6«d the Inspector to give notice to the persons ijdfljtBtiting nuisanceei in Clifton-terrace yard, and arstttM 1,4e nuisance be abated within three days that peofffl&dings be taken. Proceedings would also be takr against the owners of the property unless the jetctI vas put in a proper state of repair within seven 4a9«t. The Medical Officer's attention had been Cftfil 1 io the state of the pig *tyes in Park-lane and get the back of the Royal Welsh Warehouse, and to itegKiri thereon at the aext meeting of the Board. It irsa tàSVe Clerk write to Mr R. E. Jones, Cstfa Bryutikire^uocting him to provide a proper tl{íftíy,,of water for the Milford Cottages. A letter -do vee-d from Mr Harries Tower, Manufacturing ny. Newtown, complaining of refuse being .dtipOlltteJd on the giavel, and the matter was deferred fat present. It was further resolved that seven shafts be erected in connection with the aewss fit different points in the town, and that the sat vegor be requested to inform the owners of pro- perty that the shafts would be removed, if desired, span giving three months' notice. Me 0. Morgan moved the adoption of the report, tirhteii was agreed to. Tag DECORATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE TOWN. A POINT OF ORDER. f'£b.3 Chairman said that ho must apologise for hav- iag plsus&d upou the agenda, "Report from Clifton *ia?eati» and Banks Improvement Committee," as -ighata were no committees; but he was anxious, as a OUKsber of the Board, that that favourable time for -jpiasfcttsg should not be allowed to slip by without mmu* improvement taking place which would be .tosr<e&sial to the town at large. He was wishful to l¡aV"ø fl, committee appointed that night to go into the .qn:t"tl1, because if they left it until next Board Btee&tng it would be December before anything 4oatd be done. He grieved that the approaches to '•■H.d Cava were not more presentable than they were Dt, and this fact had elicited a remark from j iitdt) boy which set him (the speaker) to consider ,je ta,iveitiou, and he had now great pleasure in ask- tag tbe Board to accept £ 10 to spend in any way thay tkeught proper, such as to put a tree or two ttp&H tft.8 bare blace on the Bank, or to level the tfta&r faauk on the bhort Bridge, and to put trees to &-raw titere whi,-h would not be affected by a flood. MA Oirmly believed when Clifton Terrace was com- that it would be a great improvement to the -towa. Several gentlemen had promised to give pb.BtA and trees, and they had already X15 or .£16 MbiCribed. When the committee completed the WOtrk it would be a credit to the Board and to the tovn. Ha ventured to say that in two years hence Ch8 hmka of the river would be greatly improved if th8$yiaated trees there to hide any refase or de. potftdi that might be placed there. The little sum of orotic; that had been obtained through the generosity 4it «oJ> scribing gentlemen was really infinitesimal, ,ad the Board might easily expend the Bane amount .bvetty ya&t for the improvement of the town, and WKSaki not feel the loss of it all. As he was saying, in two years hence they would find the appearance of the town changed very much for the better. Tile .(jaaitMn of impruving the approaches to the town qNMt ooi a new one. Mr C. Morgan had been study- ing ttte question for years, and so far back as 25 Irww,i ago it had cluimed his attention. If they 4&til,d -do him the pleasure-and it was a great plea- gazs to him-to accept the £ 10, he thought that 'œ &were others liviug in the immediate neighbour. kzoi. of Bank-place and Short Bridge-street who t&igtob be induced to subscribe a little to supplement that offer. He hoped that they would appoint a CMttA&tee to enquire into the question, and make a Coe next meeting of the Board. jú fitehard Lloyd questioned whether they were in, Order i u discussing that question that night. It ow &special meeting for a special purpose, and, as II. aadscntood it, what they were discussing now was zot, ttpoa the agenda. They could not deal with the qu_öou of improving the river bank until they had 4btaia-ed Legal opinion respecting their rights. be Chairman said that the question of legality qroaldaoi; be affected at all by any decision they mbt arrive at. He would assume that they had 8 right; to close up that particular part, but surely they, would agree that it would be advisable to hide Any deposits or refuse that might be placed upon the Attjpfc of the river. If they would appoint a com. .Mitios to make a report, the clerk could put it upon tbd ugrfttda for the next meeting, and the report jooaki bi made by the committee. Then they would kilt otifar. If they did not do so they would allow itbg, bw time of the year foe planting to slip by. Me John Hughes asked whether that would be pomtbte, as it was not upon the agenda P The Cimirman said that he could not very well put opoa the agenda his offer of .£10. AtcJohn Rughets: I don't think we can appoint a oomvitt,oo. jPfee Chairman: I think we can. We lLwhard Lloyd said that it was raising a big <|tt:es £ iou that of the planting of trees. The Board wettt tho greatest offenders upou the river ba.nk, as tkiiy fai got their stone depot there, and they would llMre to provide some other place. Chairman said that it had already been tjtteuJedby the Board, and he believed unanimousiy, {& elostiMj that part. The only question that arose ,W" tcrfoeUier they had a right to put down those pests. Raw,mor, tatro was nis offer of .£10, and if the com- iaitC-te ta^de proposals and they were not accepted ta(ws tzae an end of the matter. He John Hughes: I don't think anyone would d&Jwi to accept £ 10 or £ 50. The question is are we io-afiiat ia appointing a committee tonight. I say Mt, m it is 4ol upop the agepoa. The Chairman We are quite in order. Mr David Owen thought they could spend their valuable and precious time in something more advan- tageous to the town than troubling about Severn.side, unless they adopted a little scheme that he proposed some time ago, which was to fill the bank up with refuse, and so level it right up to the weir. Mr Richard Lloyd said that before they eould appoint a committee should they not wait until they had a report of the solicitor, so that they would be able to know whether their hands were tied at all. He would suggest if the Chairman felt so inclined that it be placed upon the agenda and brought for- ward at the next meeting of the Board, when they would have the solicitor's report before them, and they could proceed in order. It was only a week on Friday until the monthly meeting, and by giving notice to-night the question could be brought for- ward. 'I he Chairman said that he considered it frivilouS ani vexatious on the part of members to oppoae any- thing that would be a benefit to the town. Now was just the time to plant, and if they dallied for another three weeks it would be too late. All he asked was for the Board to appoint a committeo. Mr David Owen: It will be soon enough to plant in 50 years hence. The Chairman: There is my effer I don't say I'll repeat it. Mr Richard Lloyd said that he was sorry to think that their wishing to keep things in order should be considered frivilous or vt:xatious. Their desire was to proceed with the business orderly, and not spring a y now question upon the Board without giving notice of it, and thereby possibly getting tha Board into a difficulty. The Chairman said that he should deal with the question of erecting the posts at the next meeting, when he had a very strong case to bring forward with regard to the action taken. But the proposal to decorate that part of the river bank did not inter- fere with that question in any degree. Mr John Hughes said that it would be establishing a precedent. And if they formed a committee to-night without the matter being put upon the agenda they did not know where it would end. Mr Ellison said that he could not agree with the objection, as upon the agenda they had report upon river bs,nk." Mr John Hughes The Chairman has told us that we have no committee. The Chairman The question of the river bank is upon the agenda. Mr John Hughes There's no committee upon the river bank, and how can we receive a report. The Chairman said that there was no report from Clifton-terrace committee, but questions of the river bank was upon the agenda, and also the Bank. Mr John Hughes: Yes, reports. The Chairman No, not reports. Mr John Hughes (reading): To receive the re- ports of the following committees." The Chairman could not accept this view. Mr Richard Lloyd: I understand the meeting was cailed for a special purpose. The Chairman: Yes to discuss the Waterworks report, the Sanitary report, and The Bank. Mr John Hughes You cannot do that. The Chairman Excuse me, Mr Hughes, I have placed it upon the agenda, and I think every mm should have credit for what he does. I put upon the agenda, Bank Improvement Committee." Mr Ellison and Mr Morgan will tell you that I did so in order to give the Board an opportunity of appointing a committee to consider whether they should accept the £ 10, and whether the Board should improve the town by planting, and to-night you and Mr Lloyd are practically throwing this proposal back for twelve months. Mr John Hughes: I rise to a point of order. Mr Lloyd also rose, and Mr Hughes gave way to Mr Lloyd, who said Supposing they accept, your .£10, and supposing you appoint a committee, and find when the report of the solicitor cornea in that you have no right upon that bank. The solicitor ap- pointed has asked your Surveyor to make a plan of the piot of land in question, and to give him the names of the owners of property upon the river's bank. I do not know what that report will be. I think that it will be better to wait and hear the re- sult, as it is a matter of only a week. The Chairman: The Board have only done what previous Boards have done. There used to be rails there. Mr Lloyd: Yes, I know. Mr David Owen: But not for the same purpose as tiey are now intended. Jt he Chairman: Yes. Mr David Owen But not in this fashion. Mr Hughes Not rails the same as those now put down. Mr David Owen There was a broad way for vehicles to go down two or three abreast. Mr Ellison asked whether the Chairman ruled the matter in order. The Chairman Yes, I rule it in order. But as Mr Lloyd and Mr Hughea have taken exception the question can be adjourned. Mr Lloyd said that it was not a question of ruling at all. The ruling of the Chairman did not make it right. The subject then dropped.

BOARDS OF GUARDIANS. MACHYNLLETH,—WEDNESDAY. Present: Messrs Edward Hughes, Aberfrydlan, (chairman); John Rees, Towyn, and J. Hughes Jones, Aberdovey (vice-chairmen; Ellis Hughes Cemmes: Richard Owen, Isygarreg; Evan Evans, Darowen; William Parry, Pennal; John Owen, Towyn John Rowlands, solicitor, Machynlleth E. Morgan, Llanbrynmair: and David Lewis, Uwchy. garreg Mr D. Evans, clerk, and Mr D. Morgan, assistant clerk. STATISTICS. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight, Machynlleth district, per Mr John Jones, .£24 78 Sd to 98 paupers, an increase of -81 10.3 2d in amount of relief and an increase of 1 pauper. Daruwen district per Mr D. Howell, C43 131 Od to 154 paupers, an in- crease of 8s in relief and a decrease of 10 paupers. Pennal district, per Mr W. Jones, t29 5.1 6d to 105 paupers, and increase of XI 4s 4d in relief and of 2 paupers. Number in the house, 40; last year, corres- ponding period, 73. Amount of cheques signed .£135. THE HOUSE. The Master (Mr Jones), reported that measles had broken out in the house and every precaution bad been taken to insolate the case. There were other matters of little importance. VAGRANCY, With reference to a letter received from the Dol- gelly Board asking the Machynlleth Guardians to adopt the resolution of the Poor Law Conference held at Rhyl and also to adopt the Aberystwyth ticket system, which was referred from the last meeting, a long discussion took place.—Mr Rees ultimately proposed that a committee be formed to go into the matter.—Mr Rowlands seconded and the following were appointed as the Committee: The Chairman, Mr John Rowlands, Mr Rees. Mr J. Hughes Jones, and Mr Richard Owen. RANITARY AUTHORITY. A meeting of the Rural Sanitary Authority was held, there being present Messrs John Rowlands, (chairman), Edward Hughes, Ellis Hughes, Richard Owen, Evan Evans, William Parry, John Rees, David Lewis, Dr. Mathews, clerk, and Mr Humphreys, in- spector.—The Chairman said that it had been re- ported that a case of measles had broken out at Pennal, whereas it broke out at Towyn.— Dr,Mathews, on being asked by the Chairman, eaid that he did not think the measles broke out because of insanitation. It was resolved that notice be wiven of the adoption of the notification of Diseases Act. FORDEN,—WEDNESDAY. Present; Col. R J. Harrison (chairman), Messrs W. Pryce (vice-chairman), S. Miller, J. Pryce Jones, E. R. Owen, E. Hughes, E. W. Parry, J. Davies, E. Langford, and E. Bore, witn Mr C. S. Pryc3 (clerk). STATISTICS. Number in the House, first week, 108 against 104 in the corresponding period of last year; second week, 107 against 107; tramps relieved, first week, 133 against 127. Amount spent in out-relief during the fortnight, per Mr R. Tomley, Montgomery, £ 13 2;; 61 to 83 recipients; per Mr J. Fortuue, Welshpool, X12 lis 3d to 80 recipients per Mr J. Oliver, Wor- then, X9 16s 8d to 68 recipients. Amount of Trea- surer's balance due to the Union, Xl,250 2s lOd. THE COAL WAR. At the last meeting of the Board a circular from the Local Government Board relating to the starting by Boards of Guardians of relief works for the un- employed, and the Clerk, in reading out the minutes preparatory to their confirmation, read that the Board took no action." The Chairman said he thought that conveyed a wrong impression. If the minutes stated that the circular was laid before the Board it would be more accurate. There were no unemployed about the dis- trict. Mr J. Pryce Jones: But there are many men un- employed. Mr Pryce We know that, and they ought to be made to go in to work, too (Laughter). Mr Pryce Jones You would not like to have to go to work with 25 per cent. taken off your wages, I know (laughter). The Chairman: It is of no use our discussing the unemployed. The strike does not affect our district. 1 Mr Pryce Jones: Yes, it doe., for this reason: a large quantity of people go from here and round about down to South Wales and other collieries for work, and now they have come back to go upon the rates. THE MASTER'S BOND. The Chairman mentioned that the Master had not yet entered into a bond. He thought he should enter into the same bond as his predecessor. Later in the day the Master was called in, and in answer to Col. Harrison, said he was willing to enter into a bond, which would be ready at the next meeting. SCHOOLMISTRESS. The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board approving of the appointment of Miss Mary Davies as schoolmistress at a salary of .£25 per annum. HORSEWHIPPING OUT O* VOGUE. During the meeting, while discussing a case of re- lief, Mr E. Hughes expressed his opinion that a cer- tain applicant was too fond of the loving cup," and instead of Laving relief he should be horsewhipped. The Chairman said that form of punishment was out of date. Mr Hughes repeated he was very impudent and cheeky. The Chairman replied that be waa informed the man was an imbecile. Mr Hughes The first time I catch him in a public- house I'll horsewhip him (load laughter). A Guardian Then they might suggest that you took too much (loud laughter).—The subject then dropped. The Board then rose.

BAZAAR AT LLANFYLLIN. Considerable expense has lately been incurred by the Committee of Management of the British Schools, Llanfyllin, on the renovation of and additions to the Schools. Additions were made to the building some six or seven years ago, and together with the im- provements which have been made in the necessary requirements of the Education Department, the expenditure has been much greater than the income. To meet the debt which has thus accumulated a bazaar has been organized, and no little trouble expended on it by diligent lady supporters and generous friends of the school. The proceedings were held in the upper chamber of the Town Hall, on Tuesday last. Under the management of Mr Gibbons, of the business house of Mr Robert Lloyd, Oswestry, the room assumed an oriental appearance, the stalls resembling the bazaars of the cities of the East. In the far corner of the room a Japanese pageda had been erected, and under its capacious awning Mr J. and Miss Lomax sold articles of Chinese ware, pictures, exquisite vases and etchings. The articles had been arranged in an attractive manner. Above each stall were bannerets and streamers hung in mid-air between the stalls. In the centre of the room refreshments were dispensed to the faint and famishing. On No. 2 stall there were host of useful knicknacks, ornaments, toys, photographs, and children's woollen clothing laid, and the wants of buyers were attended to by Mrs Ellis Roberts, Manor House, Mrs T. B. Jones, Paris Houee, Mrs Jones, Manchester Honse, Mrs Jones, West Lodge, Mrs Evans, Factory, Mrs Jones, The Green, Mies Jones, Manor House, Miss Watkins, The Bazaar, Mrs Jones. Glynie, and Miss Jones, Nantymeichiaid. No. 3 stall contained a profusion of articles, ornamental and useful, and prominent among others was an elegant musical box, which gave proof of its capabilities. This stall was in charge of Mrs and Misses Jones, Llwyn Oun, Miss Edwards, High-street, Mrs T. Aubrey Jones, Mrs William Ellis, Bradford House, Miss Richards, Bodlondeb, Mrs J. C. Jones, Eirianfa, Mra Bowen, Bank Place, Mrs J. P. Williams, Park View, Mrs Morgan, iios- Cottage, and Miss Humphreys, High- street. A variety of things appertaining to human comfort were to be found on stall 4, and dainty ornaments were offered for sale here by Mrs C. R. Jones, Bichie Place, Mrs Roger Edwards, Glanaber, Mrs Jones, Giandwr, Mrs Watkins, Bank Place, Mrs Jones, London House, Mrs Ellis, Now Inn, Miss Clara Williams, Council House, and Miss Batten, High-street. The right hand side of the room was chiefly occupied by a farmers' stall, on which were found fruit and vegetables of the most tempting kind. These were sold by Mrs Jones, Tyntwli, Mrs Owen, Rbykigog, Mrs Jones, Caeaugwynedd, Mrs Evans, Cefcgribiu, Mrs Davies, Pantybedw, Miss Roberts, Caeau, Mi"s Rogers, Gianrafon, and Miss Tudor, Aloelfroullwyd. fhe refreshment stall was under the care of Mra Wharton, Mrs Richard Pugh, Miss Jones, Boot Shop, Miss Thomas, Penybryn, Miss Jones, Tauyoryn, Miss S. A. Roberta, and Miss C. Edward- The MAYOR of Llanfyllin performed the opening ceremony, speaking in Welsh. He said be and others had beou afciid when they began that under- taking that they would not be able to eecure enough goods, but they no r saw that not only was there a sufficient store of articles of the best description, but the fear had come upon them that they had too many articles for the needs of the people (cheers). 'I he Committee were very thankful to the ladies and greatly indebted to them for the success of the undertaking. They bad spent their time, their money, and their strength in working for the bazaar, and had not in any way omitted anv expense to secure their purpose (cheers). The object of this work was a most worthy one. They could hardly have a better object for their work than the British School, which had afforded education to so many of themselves and their children. The Rchool had needed renovation, and they had spent X200 upon it, and this debt they were anxious to clear off. The school was made efficient, and with their master, whom they had had among them for so many years, they could look forward to the success which was prominent in the past (cheers). He was to intro- duce to them Mr Lomax, of Bodfach Hall, to open the proceedings (cheers). They all knew Mr Lomax and the interest he took in the welfare of the town. They remembered his efforts on behalf of the Eisteddfod, and the leading part he took in pro- moting its success (cheers). He had been most generous towards the schools, and had subscribed towards them. He had now taken the beautiful stall in the corner, and with his men had assisted them in their undertaking that day. He would call upon Mr Lomax to address them. Mr LOMAX, in declaring the bazaar open, said he was sorry that Mr Jones's speech was lost to him, and that he was unable to appreciate it. He was very glad to accord with the request of the Committee, when they asked him to declare the bazaar open (cheers). It gave him the utmost pleasure to work for the object they had in view, to clear away the debt on the school. One thing they ought to take a great interest in, and that was to render their schools as efficient as possible, and to aid in the education of their children (cheers). Mr JOHN JONES, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr Lomax, said that in the presence of Mr Lomax it would be most distasteful to flatter him, but on behalf of the Committee he would express their most cordial and sincere thanks to him for the readiness with which he had responded to the appeal of the Committee (cheers). The Mayor had referred to the Eisteddfod and to the hearty ecergy with which Mr Lomax had thrown himself into that great under- taking—for to them it was a great undertaking. It was WJll for them to have a gentleman who, like Mr s, Lomax, possessed the means, the time, and the power to identify himself with their movements in the town and neighbonrhood-(eheers)-and the will to lead an useful life in their midst. The Mayor had also referred to his popularity, and he could assure Mr Lomax that by such means he would fcecure himself true popularity and the liking of the people (cheers). Ho proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Lomax for his ready services to them that day (cheers). Mr ROBERT JONES, speaking in Welsh, said he had the pleasure to seoond the motion of thanks, which was carried with warm applause. Mr LOMAX, in reply, said he thanked them for the hearty way in which they had thanked him and for the warm welcome which they had given him (cheers). The sale of articles then progressed briskly until the close, and a largo number of articles were disposed of. During the intervals the company were entertained by the performances of a minstrel troupe of fame. These gentlemen, consisting of Messrs H. Davies (centreman). D. J. Price (bone.), E. R >gers, J. Bryan, W. Rees, A Thomas. R. Baglev, W. O. Davies, J. W. Edwards, J. T. Davies, J. H. Jones, M. D. Jones, C. Lee, and F. Lloyd gave a series of highly diverting entertainments. An art gallery, consisting of a large number of specimens of natural phenomena, artistic and other cariosities, was on view, and patronised by a large number throughout the day. This was under the charge of Mr Oldroyd, and Mr D. T. Davien, who impersonated Mr and Mr, Ally Sloper. The pianoforte was lent by Mr T. G. Humphreys. The room was visited by a large number, and during the evening was very crowded. The bazaar was continued Thursday and Saturday.

SHREWSBURY. PEARL ASSURANCE COMPANY.—On Thursday week the Shrewsbury and Welshpool staff of the Pearl Assurance Company were entertained to dinner at the Royal Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury, by their district superintendent, Mr E. Stanton. There were also present: Mr H. F. Brown (general superintendent, Birmingham) and Mr J. D. Follows (assistant super- intendent, Wolverhampton). Previous to dinner, the party were photographed by Mr Belbin.—After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were honoured, Mr J. D. Follows proposed the Pearl Assurance Company," giving an extremely interesting ac- count of --his- own connection with the company.—Mr Brown, in replying, gavo some valuable hints on how to be successful in assurance work, pointing out also the errors to be avoided. He assured all present that their company took an in. terest in the welfare of each one of their employees. -Mr A. Ellis, assistant superintendent, next pro- posed the toast of the evening, Success to the Shrewsbury and Welshpool district, and the health of Mrs and Mr E, Stanton," which was received with marked enthasi"m.-Mr Stanton, in replying, thanked the staff for the manner in which they had received the toast, and said he was extremely pleased to see so many present.—The rest of the evening was spent in songs and recitations, contributed by various members of the company. Mr Brown was deservedly encored for his rendering of Wht-n you and I were young, Maggie." Mr A. H. Jones (Newtown) con- vulsed the company with his comical songs. Mr G. W. Jones (Welshpool) held his listeners spell-bound with a recitation describing a simple but pathetic incident in the Crimean war. The banjo playing of Mr Reed (Welshpool) was cheered to the echo. Mr G. Harvey (Shrewsbury) contributed a song in his usual masterly style. Mr Jenkins upheld the reputa- tion of the Principality by his inimitable rendering of one or two Welsh songs. The company separated at a late hour. all present having spent a very enjoy- able evening.

LLAWRYGLYN. SCHOOL TREAT AND CONCERT.—The scholars at. tending the Board School at Llawryelyn held their annual school treat and concert on Friday, October 20th. A large number sat down to an excelleut tea, and did full justice to the good thing? provided. The tables were decorated with flowers, and the ladies presiding were busily engaged in supplying the wants of the scholars. The following ladies pre- sided at the tables: Mrs Bennett, Cilhaul; Mrs Davies, Gwarnau; Mrs Jones, Rallt; Mrs Evans, Faidre; Mrs Owen, Gribin; and Mrs Brunt, Ivy Cottage; who were assisted by Miss Jennie Morgans, Mill; Miss Davies, Gwarnau; Miss Jones. Ballt; Miss Jones. Faidre; Miss Owens, Gribin; Miss Jones, Pandy; Miss Richards and Miss Hannah Richards, Pencavel; Miss Evats, Soflceirch; Miss Bees, Plas; Miss Edwards, Cwm; Mrs Richards, Pencapel; and Mrs Richards, Hen Shop. In the evening a first-class programme was gone through. Mr Percy Jones (master of the school) conducted, and the Rev D. Jones, Treft-glwyo, presided. He said that the children of to-day had eaucational ad- vantages which were unknown in the oiden times, and they should all pull together to reap this advan- tage. Mr Jones also spoke to the parents concerning the benefits to be derived from regu:ar attendance of their children, and he pointed out the drawbacks which were occasioned by irregularity of attendance. -Mr David Jones, C.C., Neuadd, also or)oke.-Rev Mr Pritchard, Trefeglwys, also spoke effectively on the need of education. The programme was then proceeded with, and the singing by the children and others afforded much pleasure to the large number present. Those taking part were Mr J. Evans, Edith Pugh, Mr R. Jones, Miss Jones, Borta Newydd; Mr R. Rowlands, Miss M. J. Evans, Jennie Morgan, Mr T. E. Evans, and others. The usual votes of that-ks brought the meeting to a close.

TREFEGLWYS. TEA PARTY AND CONCERT.—The children of the village Board School received their annual treat on Friday, the 20th inst., which was gratuitously given by the following ladies:—Mrs Hamer, Bodaioch Hall; Mrs Evans, Ffinant; Mrs Lloyd, Cefnbarrach and Mrs Hughes,-Shop, Gleiniant; all of whom pre- sided at the heads of the tables, assisted by Miss Hamer and Miss Bees, Bodaiooh Hall; Mis 3 Evans, Penywern; Mrs Jones, Bwlchyllyn; Miss Jones, Argoed, Mrs Bennett, Cyffiau Cottage; Mrs Jones, Tanyfron; Miss Lizzie Owen. Ffinant; Mrs Hum- phreys, Gleiniant; Miss Hughes, Shop, Gleiniant; iiirs Morris, Cherrist Misses Jane and Annie Francis, Red House; Mrs Williams, Pantyglyn and Mrs Mills, Ffynongedwen. The walls of the School room had been bung with evergreens and appropriate mottoes by the teachers, whilat the windows and tables were tastefully decorated with beautiful out flowers and plants, the whole presenting a charming appearance. After grace was sung, the first con- tingent of scholars sat down to partake of the dainties provided. About 160 children were entertained, besides a large number of adults who had been in- vited. The children adjourned to a neighbouring field after tea, which was as usual placed at their disposal by the generosity of Mr William Savage, Emporium. Various games were indulged in until dusk, and at intervals apples, sweets, etc., were thrown amongst the children for which they eagerly scrambled. The tables were cleared at 6.30 p.m., and soon everything was in readiness for the evening's entertainment. The room was speedily packed, thus evincing the interest taken in this annual gathering. Every item on the appended programme was credit- ably rendered and rapturously encored. David Watkin, Caemegen, deserves praise for his masterly rendering of The charge of the light brigade," and Death doomed." The local artistes who volun- tarily assisted with songs, etc., acquitted themselvee in their usual good style, whilst the scholars per- formed their part unusually well, and recited with great accuracy intelligence. The chair was aby filled by the Rev Jaaob Pritchard, Wesleyan minister. The following was the programme:—Address by the Chairman; song, 'This garden now,' the Scholars; poetical addresses, Messrs E D Evanj, Clap, and W. Evans, Bron William recitation, The sick dolly,' Aeronwy Jones, Tymawr; song, 'Bwthyn fy Nhad,' Jenny Francis, Red House; recitation, A thrift season,' Johnny Thomas, Gleiniant; ear test com- petition, prize divided equally between Alfred Watkins, Caemegen, and Ed. B. Jone", Liwyntew recitation, 'The charge of the light brigade.' David Watkin; address, Edward Williams, Gleiniant, an old man eighty years of age, who spoke well, and gave very good advice to the rising generation; recitation, 'A mortifying mistake.' Phoebe Jane Owen, Penisapmauledd; song, Can y Milwr,' Richard Evans and Party; address, Rev Evan Edwards, vicar of Trefeglwys; impromptu speech, best, David Watkin, Caemegen, and the other only competitor, William Evans, Bron William, was pre. sented with a sixpenny prize by the Vicar; song, 'Fv hen ffrynd John,' Evan Evans, Cwmberllan recitation, 'That stick of a preacher,' Maggie Thomas, Gleiniant; song, Mae genyf fi ffrwpth yn a gardd,' Thomas Watkin, Pantyglyn recitation, A learned pig,' Elsie Pryce, Birchen House; song, Y bachgen dewr,' Evan Evans, Cwmberllan recitation, Death doomed,' David Watkin, Caeme-zen; song, 0 let the kind minstrels,' Scholars. A large num- ber of prizes, consisting of very handsome books, were distributed afterwards to those children who had attended school most regularly during the past school year, by Messrs Thomas Davies, Pant, and David Evans, Belle Vue (members of the School Board). These prizes were divided into three classes aS to value, and were awarded as follows (a) A book of the value of two shillings given to all who attended every time the school had been open; (b) a book of the value of one shilling and sixpence given to all who had attended within 50 times of the number the school had been open (c) a book of the value of one shilling given to all who had attended within 75 of the number of times the school had been open. Mr Thomas Davies, Pant, in addressing the audience, asked the parents to co-operate with the Board and the teachers in their efforts to secure better attend- ance. Hearty votes of thanks were given to the donors of the tea and to their assistants, to the singers for their kind assistance, and also to the Chairman for presiding. The meeting terminated by singing HSa wlad fy nhadan," the Welsh national anthem. The following is a list of the prize winners for regular attendance1st class: Alfred Watkin, Caemegen, who attended 432 times. 2nd class: Thomas Lewi, Ffynongedwen, 423 Mary Kllen Edwards, Talgarth, 426; David Meredith, Tancoed. 424; William Evans, Cleddu, 423; David Evans, Cleddu, 423; David Evans, Cwm, 413; Chas. Morris, Cerrist, 413; Edith M. Pritchard, The Green, 410; Richard Asaph Edwards, Talgarth, 407; David Davies. Tymawr, 403; Mary Elizabeth Edwards, Brynbodw, 403; Thomas Edward Davies, Bodaioch Farm, 396; Daniel Jerman. Gleiniant, 391; Henry M. Pritchaid, The Green, 390; Margaret Elizabeth Bunford. Pleasant View, 389; Mary Jane George, Cefo, 389; Joseph Llewelvn Evans, Belle Vae Inn, 385; Richard Edwards, Brynbedw, 385; Edward Jerman, Gleininnt, 332. 3rd Cias.6 Elizabeth Hamer, Oirle, 379; Edward Tanner, Cerrist, 378; David Mills, Ffynongedwen, 377; Edward Lewi-, Ffynongedwen, 375; John Thomas, Gleinianf, 374; Llewelyn LeWIS, Gleiniant. 374; Arthur Pritchard, The Green, 370; Maggie May Edwatds Brynbedw, 387; William Pryce Jones, Argoed, 366; Kdward Griffiths, Brynderwen, 366; Sarah Lizzie Jerman, i Gla >gwden, 364; Sarah Watkins, Caemegen, 364; Annie Hamer, Oerle, 363 Mary Evans, Cwm, 360. «

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[ A MODERN PICKWICK. A cerrespondent writes us from a vilage in Mont- gomeryshire as follows:— When Mr Pickwick accompanied a shooting party across the fields in a wheelbarrow his astounding appetite and marvellous capacity for holding cold punch narrowly escaped bringing him into disgrace. Captain Boldwig ordered his servant to wheel the great man to the devil, but subsequently directed that he should be taken to the village pound, from which unenviable plight he was rescued by Sam Weller, who spoiled the physiognomy of the parish beadle in the feat. Why this is written is owing to an incident which occurrtd recently in this neigh- bourhood. A party of political knights and dames out for a picnic called at a picturesque spot for refreshments, and while there the spirits of one of the knights were considerably elated, to almost that extent which bordered on foolishness. His joy lei him into a friend's dogcart, where he seated himself by the side of a lady, and forthwith waxed eloquent. Finding his oratory produced no sympathetic utter- ances from his companion the modern Pickwick allowed himself to be overcome with soporific influ- ences. The owner of the vehicle, who, being a man of light and leading, abhors such infirmities as weakness for cold punch, regarded the scene with undisguised contempt, and extended a cordial itmfation to the gentleman who was reposing in his trap to alight. Provokingly lazy came the answer, What's the time?" whereupon the questioner meaningly re- marked that it was time he came off his perch. The lady descended to the ground, the usurped driver ascended the trap, and without further parley play- fully poked the sleeper in the ribs. Resenting this the arms and hands belonging to the ribs swung round, with the result that they roughly collided with the aggressor's nose. A tremendous scuffle ensued, blows were struck at intervals, each hurled carefully and deliberately thought-out oaths, with fer- vent mutual desires that each might go to a place where modern fire appliances are impracticable. Getting the worst of the fight, the trap owner dis- mounted, with the aid of a well-planted kick. The horse was unharnessed, the shafts of the conveyance placed on the ground, and surrounded by a mixed crowd of admirers, the ardent knight endeavoured to sleep the sleep of the just. However, on the infor- mation being imparted that a gentleman, who when once in his clutches sticketh closer than a brother, was in sight, the aroused sleeper essayed an attempt to come down. Whether he was suffering from diseased knees or that he saw too many steps is un- certain, but his descent to the ground was more expeditious than graceful. A brawny smith acted the part of the good Samaritan, lifted up the damaged anatomy of the fallen, and led him into a refuge, where, with a sack for a bed and chump o wood for a pillow, his exuberant spirits evaporatedf

4 A SORROWFUL STORY. Khater Sheik, a life convict in the Aliphre Goal, was the other day placed before the police magistrate at Alipore to stand his trial on a charge of attempt. ing to murder one Jadoo Dass, another convict in the same goal. The prisoner, on being asked as to whether he committed the offence, made the follow- ing statement: "I am a life convict. My enemies desired to destroy me. They implicated me in a murder case, and I was sentenced to transportation for life. I am a young man of only twenty years of age, and I have yet to live long and to pass my days in goal. I therefore determined to commit suicide, and so was seeking for some instrument to kill myself, but I could not find any. At last I went to the ma- chine room in the goal and found a piece of iron, which I secreted under my cloth. I sharpened it at night and then I tried to cut my throat, but it was not sharp enough, and I failed in my purpose. When I was baulked in my intention, I became much en- raged—almost mad. I then resolved to kill some one in the goal. I felt sure that if I committed another murder I should be hanged, and thus an end would be put to the misery of lifelong imprisonment. I crawled into the cell in which Jadoo was sleeping, sat on his chest and tried to cut his throat, by forc- ing the iron downward on his neck with both my hands. Jadoo seized my hands and hindered me, and then he struggled with me and released his neck. He then kept on screaming loudly. His cries attracted first three men, and then a large crowd of people, and I was dragged away from Jadoo's chest."—Jado the man attacked said," I was sleeping. The accus- ed came up to me, sat on my brest, and applied the knife to my throat. I begun to cry loudly, and three fellowprisoners promptly came to my rescue. I be- came senseless soon after, and cannot say what hap- pened subsequently."—The goaler deposed as fol. lowe: On the 12th September, at about 1 a.m., I was roused from my sleep by a noise. I went down- stairs and made an inquiry, and then went to the cell in which Jadoo was lying 'n a pool of blood. I asked the accused why he had wounded Jadoo, but he made no reply. I then sent Jadoo to the goal hos- pital."—Three other prisoners and a warder of the goal were next examined, and the case was ad- journed.

« A FEMALE SOLDIER. Another extraordinary case of a woman passing herself as a man for many years has been brought to light at Runnymede East, nine miles from Elmore Victoria. In this case death disclosed the long pre- served secret. Several years ago a quiet unassuming person, who went under the name of Jack Jorgen- sen, came to the Elmore district and set to work to earn a living as a farm labourer. He soon acquired the reputation of being an honest, reputable person, and though there was a tone of femininity in the voioe, no suspicions were aroused. In his yonth he had been a soldier and had seen active service, and his nose, which was terribly disfigured, bad been in- jured by the bursting of a shell. Despite this misad- venture, his love for the military remained as strong as ever. He joined the Elmore Mounted Rifles, and for years sustained his role as an ordinary member of it. On being asked about this person the Colonel commanding the Mounted Rifles said: He' was one of the men whose resignation I regretted exceedingly. Jorgensen was a keen soldier, a most patient one, and always was ready to volunteer for any hard work Just to give you an example, at one of our camps some navvies tried to rush the canteen, and Josgen- sen was amongst the first to volunteer to tackle them and throw them out of camp. He' was a splendid cook, too, acting in that capacity for I Com- pany."

• A BIG STEP FORWARD. The cause of honest trading, in which the public is so daeply interested, has been well served by the conviction in the Leicester Borough Police Court, of a local firm of manufacturers, for applying the false trade description of Natural Wool to a mixture of wool and cotton. This successfal prosecution by the Board of Trade will have a far-reaching effect, and is a distinct warning of the punishment which awaits every trader who endeavours to deceive the public, and to steal an unfair advantage over his competitors, by repre- senting his goods to be something better than they actually are. The law has now been clearly, if tardily, shown to be oompetent to punish such evil-doers; and fair- dealing men may rejoice to think that honesty is indeed the best policy. Your obedient Servant, LEWIS R. S. TOMALIN. 20, Cambalt Road, Putney Hill, London, S.W,

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