The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

BOARDS OF GUARDIANS.! FQIvDEN, WEDNE3DAY. Present: Col. R. J. Harriscn (chairman), Messrs W. Pryca (vice-chairman), Col. Twyford, the Rev L. J. Lee (ex-ogicio), Rev J. Sawer, Messrs S. Miller, E. R. Owen, F. Langford, J. Thomaa, W. E. Jones, Thomas Rogers, and E. D. Parry, with Mr C. S. Pryce (clerk). 8TATISTCS. It was reported that the number in the House was 110, against 114 corresponding week last year second week, 111 against 111: vagrants, 121 against 67 first week second week.. 115 against 00 last year. Out- relief: Per-Mr R. Tomley, Montgomery, firg,, we,-k, £6 6s to 79 recipients second week, £ Q 6 to 79 re- Hp ents; per Mr J. Fortune, Welshpool, £ 5 1., 3i S6 persons second wpek. X I l4, 6d to 86 persons; per Mr J. Oliver, Worthen, X5 43 to 69 second week, £ 5 2a to 69. 8TAFING IT OFF. The-Clerk read a circular letter from the Wands. Vorth. Union, enclosing a resolution passed by them in reference to the Local Government; (England and Wales) Bill, as follows: "That this Board is of opinion that the change proposed in poor-law admin- istration by the Local Government Bill of 1893 should be omitted therefrom, ani any alteration ahould, be dealt with by sep irate legislation after full enqairy by a Royal Commission." They aiked the Board to pass a similar reeolulion.-The Chairman remarked that there was a strong opinion on both aides of the Honse of Commons that no alteration in the Poor Lawphould be made through the passing of the Bill. It would be like altering the Poor-law by a aide-wind. No doubt the Poor Law would be dealt with sooner or later, and it should be taken up by a separate bill, and after careful enquiry. It was not a party question at all, as could be seen that the eeoond reading was carried without a division. 1f they passed the resolution of the Wandsworth Union it would meet their view of the case.—Mr W. Pryce said one of the points that required amendment was the mode of the eleetion of Guardians. It seemed a wrong point that these men who did not pay rates J should have votes.-The Chairman remarked that the whole question of the Poor Law would be debated in the House of Commona. Both Mr Gladstone and Mr Fowler had said that it was a matter for discussion. -Rev Mr Lee: If we carry this resolution, it in. volves everything. I think almost every Board of Guardians in the country have passed similar resolu- tions to this on the point.—Col. Twyford We oniy wish enquiry prior to legislation.—Mr Thomas thought it was most important to pass the resolution. —The Chairman moved, and Mr Thomas seconded, that the motion of the Wandsworth Union be adopted. —This was carried, as well as a resolution to forward the terms of the resolution to the Local Government Board. This was all the business of public importance. MACHYNLLETH,—WEDNESDAY. Present: Messrs Edward Hughes, Aberfrydlan (in the ch*ir), Ellis Hughes, Cemmes (vice-chairman), Owen Edwards, Seaborycoed, Richard Owen, Isygar- reg, Thomas Evans, Darowen, Evan Evans, Towyn, "William Parry, Pennal, John Rowlands and Richard Ellis, Machynlleth, and David Lewis, Uwchygarreg, Mr D. Evans, clerk, and Mr D. Morgan, assistant Clerk. STATISTICS. Out-relief administered during the past fortnight, Machynlleth district, per Mr John Jones, £ 22 17s 8d to 96 paupers, decrease of .£1 in relief, and of 2 paupers; Pennal district, per Mr Wm. Jones, .£2928 to 108 panpera, a decrease of 3 6d in relief, and of 3 paupers; and Darowen district, per Mr D. Howell, .£4i 7s 4d to 150 panpers, an iucrease of 4s 41 in relief, and of 1 pauper. Number in the House, 40 list year, corresponding period, 34 vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 122, last year, correspond- ing period, 90. Amount of cheques signed, .£253. Till: HOUSE. The Master reported that the gas lamp had been fixed in front of the House and it gave eutire satis- faction.—Mrs and Miss Trevor visits 1 the Houce on Nov. 2nd and were gratified in finding the House so clean and in such good order and the children so happy. OVERALLS FOR TRAMPS. The Visiting Committee, Mr John Re's and M: William Parry, rec mmended that the master ahoull obtain prices for clothing for tramps in case they destroyed their own clothes, and also for four suits for inmates in case of admission, if any.-The Master said if any persons were brought into the House there would be no clothes for them.—Mr David Evans, the clerk, asked the master if he specified to the draper that combinations were wanted.—The Master replied that he asked for prices for over- alls," and that meant combinations.—On the propo- sition of Mr Owen, it was resolved to get the cioth- ing. LISTS OF VAGRANTS. The Master submitted a list of vagrants for the half-year ended September 29th, 1893, sh3wing the names of the places they slept the night previous to being admitted into the House. The following is the list:—From Dolgelley, 445; Aberystwith, 369; from Caeraws, 102; Dinas Mawddwy, 17; Llanbeor, 14; Llanidloes, 12; Bala, 9; Barmouth, 6; Towyn, 4; Rhaiadr,14; Llanwrst, 3 4 Cann Office, 2; Tregaron, 2; Devil's Bridge, 1; and Llanfair, I.-The Clerk asked what object the master had in preparing that list.—The Master remarked that some Guar- dians a short time ago said that Machynlleth was a central Union, and be prepared the list to support the Guardians.—The Chairman said that the ticket systenr which was in force at Aber ystwyth might tend to a decrease in the number of vagrants.—The list showed that the number of vagrants for 1.063 nights at Aberystwyth was ,742, and at Machynlleth for 1.123 nights 991.—A statement, prepared by Mr D. Morgan, assistant clerk, was read, which showed the number of in-door, out-door, and non-resident paupers to be 1,023 for the half-year ended 29th September, 1893, as com- pared with 886 during the corresponding period of 1892; being an increase of 137 vagrants. Out-relief: 1892, ^1,2«1 5s 8d 1893, XI,238 9a 5d, a decrease in amount of relief of .£52 16s 3d.-In-maintenance 1892, £ 208 10* lOd 1893, £ 192 lis 2d. a decrease of J615 19a 8d. Non-resident relief: 1893, X.75 19o Od 1892, -663 17s 5d, an increase of X7 Is 7d. SANITARY AUTHORITY. A meeting of the Rural Sanitary Authority was also held, there being present, Messrs. Ellis Hughes {chairman), Edward Hughe. Edward Morgan, Owen Edwards, Vvilliam Parry, David Lewis, John Row- lands, and Richard Ellis; Mr Humphreys, inspector. LLANFYLLIN—THURSDAY. Present: Mr Evain Evans (chairman), Mr William Jtoberts (vice-chairman). Mr J. Jones, ex-officio, Messrs John Jones, Guilsfield, John Ryle, Robert Roberts, Evan Roberts, John Hughes, J. Thompson Williams, Robert Richards, J. M. Jones, and David Price; with Mr W. A. Pugh, clerk. THE PENYLAN CASE. The Guilsfield and Meifod Guardians having rp. ported that they were prepared to pay £5 towards sending the deaf and dumb boy to Manchester school, it was decided at once to get him entered in the school. A letter was read from Mr Bremner Smith, of Oswestry, stating he was prepared to make plans and specifications for the improvements wanted in the vagrants ward for 3 per cent on the cost, with an additional 2 per cent, for supervision of work. Several circulars from various Unions were read bearing on the Local Government Bill now before Parliament. It was decided that they be left on the table. A circular was read from the Burton-on-Trent ( Union, relative to the Pauper Lunatics and Im- beciles in the Workhouses, drawing attention to the following resiolutio-na, which had been moved at the afcove Board That the grant of 4s. per week at present r«ceived by Boards of Guardians from the County Council, in respect of each pauper lunatic cbarsreab'e to the Union and maintained in an Asyluoin should be given for Pauper Lunatics and Im'oeciles, who are maintained in the Workhouse Wards if the latter are conducted to the satisfaction of the Lunacy Commissioners, in the isanie way that such grants are paid to the Parochial Boards in Scot- land, and that a representation be made to the Local Government Board." The B )ard concurred with tfa's resolution. Mr J. Thompson Williams th¡>n drew attention to the payment of the doetore and thfir fees, and in sup- port of his suggestion, that the Board should engace two qualified men, who would have to devote their whole time to the Union at a salary of £ 100 each. The matter was left in Mr Williams'e hands, that he might bring some definite proposal to lay before the Soard at the next meeting.

MEIFOD. CHABE OF THEFT.—At Wiut-jhnrch Police Court, William Griffiths, of Meifod. brought up charged with stealing three Cardigan jackets trom a shop in High-street, Whitchurch.— P S Thomas said he siw a crowd arotund the shop, and on going up informa- tion was given him of the robb°ry. Shortly after- wards he came up with prisoner and arrested him.- Supt. Edwards said a further charge would be pieferred against him if neoe-sa-Ty, for stealing a piece of meat from Mr Royle's shop. The superin- tendent said a very good character had been received of prisoner from the po!ice at, Lianfyllin. He was a reserve man of the 2nd fioyal LAucaster.-Sentenced # 0 21 days' hard labour.

LLANIDLOES TOWN COUNCIL. I THURSDAY. The monthly meeting of the Llanidloes Town. Council was held in the Town Hall, when there were present, the Mayor (Alderman Edward Davies) pre- siding, Aldermen William Qeorge and Ed. Bowen, Councillors Evan William a, John Williams, Jt. Morgan, G. M. Benbow, Eliaa Dakiu, Wm. Aahton, Richard George, J. K. JoaL-s, S. Meddins, and John Sibbald, with J. D. Dvles (town cler), and Thomas Jermau (deputy clerk). ELECTION OF XLYQrv. The Chairman said Gentlemen, this is the annual meeting of ttoe Town Council wbica is held primarily to carry on the business of the Council, and I have the privilege this year of asking you to elect Alder- man William George as Mayor for next year. You ail know Mr George very well, he has done a great deal uf good for this town, aud has also done many things tor the Council. He has been ajgood attendant and i hope ha will tiii the office with credit to the Couccil. I have very great pleasure in proposing Aiaerman William George as Mayor for the coming year (cheers). Alderman BOWEN I have very great pleasure in secouuin* the proposition of the Mayor, And I hope thac he will have a successful and prosperous year of office. On being pnt to the Council the motion wils carried with acclamation. The Chairman then invested Alderman George with the chain cf office, and gave up his seat to him. The newiy elected MAYOR said I receive this office with some hesitation, and I feel that I am uudertaking a great oeal of responsibility, but I will always try to do what is juet to the ratepayers (cheers). I caunoi express my feelings as I should like to, for the honour you have conferred upon me by electinsr me Mayor for the ensuing year, but I will try to fill the office in such a manner that no one shall be able to eay that I have not done my duty (cheers). I have very great pleasure in proposing a hearty vote of thanka to Mr Daviea, the ex-mayor, and I shall always look up to him as a pattern chair- man. councillor h WILLIAMS: -1 have great pleasure in seconding the vote of thanks to the Ex-Mayor. 1 have worked with him on councils and committees for 18 or 20 years, and have always found him a very able and excellent man. Carried unanimously. The EX-MAYOR said: lam very pleased that my term of office has expired, ana with it a great responsibility. That responsibility has been greatly relieved by the able support of the members of the Council and the Town Clerk, who, when any difficulty arises, has always been most kind in assisting me in getting things right. I also owe a deep debt ot gratitude to Mr Kitto, who has so ably assisted me in conducting the business of the Conrc. I do hope that that the coming year will be as succesiful and peaceful as the past one, and 1 thank you for the able support you nave given me during my term of office (applause). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. A question arose as to the appointing of chairman of each committee.—Councillor Richard George pro- posed, and Councillor Benbow seconded, that each committee appoint its own chairman, which was agreed to.-iue Ex-Mayor said: I voted on that question because I thiok it is a wise thing. Com- mittees arc more able to appoint their own chairmau than we are. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. The Encroachment. Committee was appointed for the year, and consisted of the same members as last year.—The Finance Committee was appointed, and consisted of the same members as last year, with the addition of Councillor Alfred Morris, who was pro- posed by Councillor Benbow, aud seconded by Councillor Richard Morgan.—The Scavenging Com- mittee was re-appointed, with the addition of Coun- cillor Evau Williams, wno was proposed by Councillor Sibbald, and seconded by Councillor J. K. Jones. NOTICE OF MOTION. Councillor Evan W illiams eaid that in the absence of their accounts being audited by a public auditor, he thought it was desirable that there should be assessors.—The Town (Jlei k said he had been Town Clerk for a great number of years and he did not remember any within that time. The Council could if they chose appoint assessors.—Councillor Evan Williams said he thought it desirable, and gave notice that he would bring the question forward at tne next meeting. HORSE FAIRS COMMITTEE. Upon proceeding to the election of this committee, Councillor E. Williams said he preferred the ques- tion of fairs being left in the hands of the Council. A pretty mess had been nude of this matter, and it would be much tetter for their purse if the matter had been left in the hands of the Council.—Councillor J. K. Jones said he must take exception to Coun- cillor Williams's remarks. The failures which had occurred in the past were not the fault of the present om" .o.n 1 t. 1 • 9' J, «• c 1 „ a ae uiauib iay wDe shoulders 01 toe farmers' committee which existed previously. He did not think that the sum ot £ 3 10s or thereabouts which had been spent in making better known their fairs could be called wasted money. The fairs were now likely to be a success, Ihe change of dates was the cause of the troubles in the past, bat the present committee had selected certain dates and meant to stick to them.—Councillor E. Williams said he did not accuse the present committee.—Alderman Edwd. Davies said that all the blunders had been committed before the present committee was appointed. This committee had smarted well, and he hoped it would be re-appointed.—The committee waa then appointed, and consisted of:—Aldermen Edward Davies and Daniel Davies, Councillors G. M. Benbow, John Sibbald and Richard George. BOROUGH TREASURER. Alderman Bowen proposed, and Councillor Evan Williams seconded that the North and South Wales Bank be appointed borough treasurer for the year, which was agreed to. MEDICAI OFFICER OF HEALTH. It was proposed by Councillor John Williams, and seconded by Alderman Bowen, that Dr Vaughan Owen be re-appointed medical officer of health for the ensuing year. TOWN CRIER. Ralph Owen was again unanimously elected town j crier. BOROUGH RATE. The borough rate was brought forward to be signed' by the Mayor, which was done on the motion of Alderman Bowen, and seconded by Councillor Richd. Morgan. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Councillor J. K. Jones read the report of the Finance Committee, and was as follows Amount of tolls collected, -61 8s 9d; borough rate collected, £ 49 10s 10; balance in treasurer's hand, .£99 15s 3d. Bills amounting to 4J13 Oa 6d were ordered to be paid.—The ex-Mayor moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Councillor Benbow, and carried unanimously. INSUFFICIENT LIGHT. Councillor Evan Williams said. There is a dark part in the road leading from the town to the station. It is disgraceful, and is not safe for people to travel at night, when the 'bus and cars are running. I beg to propose that the Clerk be directed to write to the Cambrian Railways Company informing them that it would be advisable to have it lighted up.—Councillor J. K. Jones seconded, and it was carried. SCAVENGING COMMITTEE. The Scavenging Committee recommended that the Cambrian Railways Company be written to respect- ing the Cwmidu Bridge, which required repairing, and also with regard to the road leading toCraigfryn Cottages, and calling their attention to the in- sufficient lighting. They recommend that the man- hole in Penygraig-street be repaired.—The report was adopted, on the proposition of Counciilor Benbow, and seconded by Councillor Wm. Ashton. THE MAYOR AT CHURCH. Councillor Sibbald wanted to know if the Council were going to meet the Mayor at his private address or at the Council Chamber, to escort him to a place of worship.—The Mayor said he preferred his own residence nimielf.-Councillor J. K. Jones thought it would be much better to escort him from his private abode than from the Council Chamber. He proposed that they should meet the Mayor at his Drivate residence, which was seconded by Alderman Bowen, and agreed. There was no other business.

CARNO. BURIALS.—Mrs. Sarah Lockwood, an old and well-known inhabitant of this village, died rattier suddenly on Friday, and was buried on Tcesday. The funeral was well-attended.—On Saturday, Mrs. Lloyd, Pwll-llydan, a highly rebpected lady, died, after a long and painful illness. Her funeral w<is one of the largest witnessed for a considerable time, the ehurch being crowded to the remotest corner. CREIGFRYN CHA.PEL.-The meetings in connection with the Band of Hope, have again been started, and are becoming very entertaining and attractive under the control of the energetic pastor, the Rev. J. A. Hughes. At tho meeting held on Tuesday evening, a debate was opened by E. Richards and T. Richards, Whether Moses or St. Paul was the greatest." The papers read by these two members were most able.-E..Richards in favour of St, Paal, and T. Richards in favour of Moses. The former was seconded by S. Jones, and the latter by W. Edwards. A free discussion then ensued, the follow- ing taking part in the L-ame--T. Jerman, D. Pugh, E. Francis, T. Breeae, R. Hugbea, J. Williams, a,t-d Mrs Richards. Voting papers were then distributed and collected, the reault being: In favour of St. Paul, 36; Moses, 31. Meetings of this type cannot j fail to be beneficial. po .¡

MONTGOMERY TOWN C9UKCIL,- THURSDAY. A quarterly meeting of the Town Council was held at the Town Had, on Thursday, when there were present: Alaerman R. J. Harrison (presiding), Coun- cillots E. R. James, G. Farmer, T. Williams, E. Williams, W. Jones, and A. Graham; with Mr C. S. Pryoe, town clerk. ELECTION OF MAYOR. Councillor JAMES said he had great pleasure in rising to propose a gentleman to be theif new Mayor. They were in the middle ot important works for the good of the town, and there were other measures calling for attention. They required a gentleman well up in these matters to be at the head of affairs. Alderman Harrison was the first Mayor of that boroagh, and his family had been worthily eonnected with it for generations. Alderman Harrison had always taken an active interest in the welface of the town, and had done a great deal for its good. There were other questions now arising besides the water- works, such as making Montgomery more attractive to visitors, which he had no doubt that they would be able tu accomplish. He had great pleasure in I proposing Alderman Colonel Harrison to be their Mayor (applause). Councillor FARMER, in seconding, said he quite endorsed all that had been said by Councillor James as to the worthy qualities uf Colonel Harriaon. The motion was carried unanimously amid accla- mation. The newly-elected MAYOR said he begged to thank them fcr the honour they had done him. It seemed but aa yesterday since they did him the honour to elect him their first Mayor, and it was almost impos- sible to realise tne fact that it was eight years ago. He thought they had one great reason to congratulate themselves, and that was that thongh there had been many changes in the constitution of the Council, only one of their original colleagues had been removed by the hand of death. During the past eight years they had, he thought, conducted the affairs of the Conncil very happily and harmoniously, and he could only hope that this would continue for the future, and thar. they might be able to carry out in a quiet and amicabie manner the works for the advantage of the borough, and for the good of the town and parish. tie would ask them once again to render him the assistance they did during his former year of office. It was an open secret that he would have preferred another gentleman occupying that post, but through the modesty inherent in some people, that gentleman could no'j be prevailed upon to act. He hoped, however, that through some method of cajolery he migat be persuaded to stand another year. He regretted exceedingly that the ex-Mayor (Alderman N. W. Fairies-Humphreys) was not present on account of indisposition. A letter was then read from Mr Fairies-Hum- phreys, regretting his inability to attend on account of being confined to bed with a cold. The MAYOR-ELECT said it gave him great pleasure to move that the best lhauks of the Cuuncil be given to Alderman Fairies-Humphreys for the interest he had taken in the Borough during his years of office, and the g mtlemauly manner iu whicn he had con- ducted ito tffairs. He could congratulate him upon the way in which he had conducted matters dur.ng the ercitmg time he had had, and hoped that such all experience wou.d not be his. They all Bincerely hoped that the il.ness he now suffered from would be but ot short duration (hear, hear). Councillor THOMAS WILLIAMS seconded, and con. curred iu the encuniums passed by the previous speaker as to the capabilities of the ex-Mayor. He cited in par.iuulur the assistance Alderman Fairles- Humphieys rendered to the Council with regard to the dairy ciatsef, when he helped them out of a diffi- calty by defraying half the expenses. j The vote ,f thanks was supported by Councillor EDWARD WILLIAMS, aud catried unanimously, a similar compliment being also paid to Mr C. S. Pryce, town clerk, who, in reply, expressed the honour he felt in occupying the post of Town Clerk of the Borough ana the pleasure it gave him to serve the Council. ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. The TOWN CLERK reported the ejection of Messra Wm. Jones and Archibald Graham as councillors to fill the vac 4Dcies caused through the retirement by rotation of Councillors J. Withers and W. Mickle- burgh. The newly-elected Councillors he also reported had made the necessary declarations to qualify for, ffice. COMMITTEES. The vaiions committees were appointed and con- sisted for th" most part of 'he whole Council. Coun- cillors James, Farmer, and Jones were appoinled to snpennie .d the street lighting, and Councillors Jam)5 and Farmer to superintend the management of the disiiict road. SERGE 4NTS-AT-MACE. Messrs Maurice Davies and Reuben Davies were reappointed to this office. It was ordered that tne mace. be laid on the table for the annual meeting each November. BANGOR COLLEGE. A letter was read from the Registrar of Bangor University College asking the Town Council to app int a representative governor of that institution. —On the motion of Councillor JAMES, seoonded by Councillor THOMAS WILLIAMS, Councillor Graham was appointed as such. FIRB ENGINE. Councillor GRAHAM asked what provision was made as to fire-extinguiahing appliances should an outbreak occur. It appeared that the engine had been handed over to the Corporation by the Alliance Company, and that their caretaker was not now responsible for its custody.-It was decided that the Town Sergeant should look after the fire engine for the present pending a permanent arrangement. With regard to the question of a fire brigade being formed, it was resolved to ask the Mayor to carry out his promise of testing the efficiency of the engine as a preliminary to the formation of the brigade. This was all the business of interest, and the sitting concluded with an invitation from the Mayor to the Council to accompany him to church on Snnday, in accordance with the ancient custom.

LLANFYLL1N TOWN CuUNCIL, THURSDAY. Present Aldermen Thomas Jones (the retiring Mayor), C. R. Jones, Ellis Roberts, Councillors R. H. Jones, John Ryle, Evan Watkins, David Parry, Thomas Roberts, John Ellis, William Ellis, John Lloyd, Edward Roberts, Robert Jones; with Mr W. A. Pugh, town otark. ELECTION OF MAYOR. Alderman C. R. Jones, in rising to propose the new Mayor, congratulated the newly-elected mem. bers of the Council on their success at the poll. Their first duty to-day was to elect a Mayor, and he thought that upon looking at the complexion of the Council, both politically and socially, they could well afford to elect a qualified gentleman from out- side the Council. He had great pleasure in proposing a gentleman who had taken a great interest in the borough. Mr John Marshall Dugdale of Llywn. This was seconded by Alderman Thomas Jones (the retiring Mayor), and sup. ported by Councillor Evan Watkins. The motion on being put to the vote was carried unani- mously. Councillor Ryle then proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring Mayor for the manner in which he had fulfilled his onerous duties during the past year.—This was seconded by Councillor B. Watkins, who said that the retiring Mayor was well worthy of the sincere thanks of the Council.-Alderman Thos. Jones (,he retiring Mayor) in reply, said: I am very mneh obliged to you for the vote of thanks which you have so unanimously passed to me, and I should like to express my obligation to every member of the Council for the support and the respect which they have extended to me, during my year of office.

KERRY. READING AND RECREATION SOCIETY.-On Wednesday the half-yearly meeting of this society was held in the Reading Room for the purpose of parsing the accounts, aud electing officers. The ac. counts showed a substantial balance in hand, and were audited by Mr E. Huerhes. Mr Fred Evans was elected hon. sec., and Mr J. Mackay treasurer. A committee was appointed and consisted of Messrs. F. Mold, R. Williams, and J. Breezo.

BERRIEW. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—Thia society opened the session on the evening of Thursday last with a tea (presided over by Mr Pritchard, Tanyfron, ar-d Mrs Davies, Springfield) and an entertainment. the chairman of which was the Rev John Davies. The company was small, the bitter east wind no doubt keeping m'iny away. The programme con- sisted of songs, recitations, and readings rendered by the following: Mrs Davies, Springfield, Miss Pollie Cook^on. Miss Li Hie Davies, Mr W. Disly, Mr W. Davies, Bryn, Mr E, Davies, Velindre. Voles of thanks concluded the meeting.

LLAN BISTER. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Alderman Kinsey, Trelwydn, which took place on Tuesday weak, after a long illness. The deceased gentleman will be much missed as he took interest in parish business, and was returned a Guardian for the parish many years ago. He sat on the Knighton Bonrd, who,, e he was greatly respected by his col- leagues. He was elected a momber of the Llanbister So JOOI Bbard, and was for many yeare chairman of that body. He was also elected alderman on the County Council, and was most attsntive to his duty. Mr Kirisey was a member of the Baptist Church, and treasurer of the Old Association for many years. The deceased was in his 74th year, and his remains were conveyed to Maesyrhelem Baptist bnrial-gronnd on Saturday week.

THE USE OF WINE AT THE HOLY I COMMUNION. THE EEV. E. A. FXSHBOFRNE EXPIxAXNS HIS POSITION. It will be remembered that a few weeks ago a branch of the North Wales Women's Temperance Union was established at Newtown. The meeting was held when Miss Hood, Lady Henry Somerset's private secretary, gave an address setting forth the objects and aims of the Society. A considerable amount of surprise and rumour is prevalent as to the reason why the Rev E. A. Fiahbourne, rector of Newtown, himself a great temperance reformer, has publicly spoken against the society. It has been said that the rev gentleman will have nothing to do with the Union because the majority of its adherents are Dissenters. Knowing that this was an exaggerated statement a representative of the Express and Timet sought an interview with Mr Fiahbourne on Saturday. The Rector expressed his willingness to make public his views and sentiments on the ques- tion, and in answer to queries, said that when the movement was first initiated he was away from home. He received a communication from Mr C. E. Clark, secretary of the Newtown branch of the C.E.T.S., asking if the ladies connected with the Society could attend the meeting as Church representativea. Continuing, he says, "In reply I wrote to Mr Clark that I should be very glad indeed if it were possible to work together, but before the ladies should join I suggested that it would be better for them to find out what were the rules of the aooiety. A book of ruiea was sent to me, and on looking through it I discovered that one of the stated objects of the Union was to seek the use of non-intoxicating wine at the Lord's supper. When I read that it de- cided me that it was impossible for Churohpeople to join in the work." Perhaps you would kindly state for what reason ? Well, first, I presume non-intoxicating wine is unfermented wine, whereas I state there is no such thing really as unfermented wine. It must pass through the process of fermentation before it becomes wine. Just as the juice of the apple is not cider un- til fermentation has taken place, neither is the juice of the grape wine until it has undergone a similar process. What I object to is this That our blessed Saviour has commanded us to to take bread and wine in the celebration of the Holy Communion, and if anything is substituted for true wine, it is what I call profaning the Sacrament, and tamparinewith our Lord's command. Being God we have no right to alter any plain command of His. The point which is placed against this is that the wine mentioned in the Bible ia unfermented and non-intoxicating. That is quite contrary to my reading of the Scriptures. We have an instance of a great scandal arising in connection with the celebration of the Holy Communion. In the ear.iest ages—in Apostolic times—the Christians used to meet in the evening to partake of a love-feast, called the Agape. When that was over a portion of bread and wine was consecrated, and the Lord's Supper partaken of. The wealthier persons who came to the Agape disregarded some of their poorer brethren, and kept the food for themselves, and actually became drunken. St. Paul writes and reproves them for their terrible profanity, but he does not give one siugle hint that the wrong kind of wine was used, as can be seen by reading I Cor. xi., 17 and following veraes. My point ie that to substitute something fur wine in the celebration of the Holy Commu nion is tantamount to asserting that we are wiaor than God. They say take the case of the reformed drunkard, who again gets a taste of alcohol and returna to his sin. That is not for us to decide. Our Lord foresaw all these things, foresaw the sins of the whole world, foresaw the reformed drunkard and his temptations, and He has ordered us what we are to do the result we must leave with Him. It is not for us to say that something else would be better. St. Paul writing to Timothy, iii., 3 verse, gives directions about the character of a bishop, who should not be a brawler," that is, from the marginal reading, not quarrelsome over wine," and in the eighth verse of the same chapter the deacona are told not to "be given to much wiiae." If it does not mean to infer that the wine was intoxicating what does it matter whether a man drinks one glass or one gallon. In the same Epistle to Timothy, 5th chapter and 23rd verse (R.V ), it says "Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little winefor thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities." If the wine was simply the juice of the grape and unfermented it would be of no medical benefit at all. All through Scripture I find that the sin of drunkenness is denounced, but the gift, of wine is regarded aa a biesainsr from Grid ws • • ..nat is denounced ia not the use of wine, but its abase. I think that if our blessed Lord gives as a plain command to do any particular thing, we are bound to obey that command at all costs. We were ordered to use water in the Sacrament of Bap- tism, and bread and wine in the Sacament of the Lord's Supper, and nothing else. Anything which will what I call mutilate the SacrameDts is a dis- honour to our Lord. Here I am speaking as a Bible Christian, and not as Churchman, my authority being taken from the Bible." It is contrary to the teaching of the Church to use other than fermented wine, is it not? Yes, it is. At the Lambeth Conference, which took place in 1888, when there were two hundred biahopB gathered together, this subject was brought under discussion, and the following resolu- tion passed'" That the Biahopa assembled in this Conference declare that the use of unfermented juice of the grape, or any liquid other than true wine, diluted or undiluted, as the element in the adminis. tration of the 3UP in Holy Communion is unwarranted by the example of our Lord, and is an unauthorized departure from the custom of the Catholic Church." Then you feel that you cannot work with the Women's Temperance Union because of aonacientioua scruples P Just so. I am as anxious for Temperance reform as anybody, and will do all I can for such work, but as anybody, and will do all I can for such work, but I cannot work for the attainment of an object, which carried out, would be a violation of what I conceive to be a sacred command from our Lord. It is quite a mistake to imagine that I am in opposition to this work. I am perfectly willing to work with Dissen- ters on Temperance matters and any other social reform. I cannot conscientiously countenance this Union as it is affiliated with the North Wales Women's Temperance Union, and one of its princi- ples is to seek to get the use or fermented wine in administering the Holy Communion discontinued, and to substitute non-intoxicating wines, which I con- sider in opposition to the divine command."

BISHOP'S CASTLE. DEATH OF THE OLDEST INHABITANT OF THE BOROUGH.—On Thursday week there were laid in their last resting place in the parish churchyard the mortal remains of Hannah Home, who died on the previous Tuesday night, in the Workhouse, in her 99th year. The deceased was a spinster, and a native of, and resident in, the town during the whole of her long life. For many years she carried on the buainess of a dressmaker, and consequently, for a considerable period, that of a grocer and provision dealer, which she relinquished some yeara ago in consequence of her age. She was respectably con- nected and generally respected. Since her retirement from business she has resided alone in a cottage, and up to a very recent date was remarkably active for her yeara, and her mental power waa good. She ] frequently boasted that when she had attained her 100th year she should receive the Queen's Bounty." A few weeks ago it was deemed advisable to remove the old lady to the Union. The master and matron, Mr and Mrs Dempay, made thdr charge as comfort- able as possible, yet she pined for her own cottage," and passed peacefully away.

LLANFAIR CAEREINION. FLOWER SHow.-A general committee of the above show was held at the National School, on Tuesday evening. Mr T. Watkin, J.P., presided. The treasurer (Dr. Humphreys) presented a balance sheet of the receipts and payments on account of the show, which shewed there was a balance of £ 44 in hand. Votes of thanks were accorded to the treasurer (Dr. Humphreys), Mr T. Bowen, and the secretaries (Messrs J. G. Jones, Brynpenarth, and R. M. Jervis, solicitor). It is intended to have a show again next year. SCHOOL BOARD, Wednesday.—Members present: Rev. J. Evans (chairman), MeBsrs C. W. Humphreys (vice-ohairman), N. D. T. Watkin, Penarth, and W. Story (clerk).—Tha Clerk read a letter from Mr Alfred explaining the cause of his absence, which explanation the Board accepted.—Mr J. S. Jones, assistant master at the Llanfair School, sent in his resignation, and applied to be allowed to leave forthwith, as he had accepted another appointment. It was agreed Mr Jones should leave in a month, and the Clerk was directed to advertise in the School- mister for a succoi;sor.-The Clerk presented an estimate of the receipts and expenditure for the half-year ending 25th March next. A precept for .£130 was ordered to be issued. Orders was made for the payment of several bills. The question of the proposed extention of the Llanfair bchool was again discussed and adjourned. Several other matters were also adjourned. The ue of the piano foe practice was granted to the Llanfair Choral Society, on certain terms. Coal and firewood were ordered for the Llanfair School.