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CAERSWS j BOARD OF GUARDIANS. This Board met at the Workhouse on Wednesday. Mr Richard Bennett (chairman), presided, and there were also present: Mr R. Evans (vice-chairman), Miss Lloyd, Newtown, Rev. T. H. Hughes, Messrs. John Lewis, Bettws, Cornelius Morgan, Evan Jones, D. Jones, T. Mills, M. H. Davies, W. Alderson, R. Astley, E. Morris, Matthew Davies, N, Bennett Evan Powell, D. Higgs, Wm. Francis, E. Lewis, T. E. Kinsey and D. Lloyd, with Mr Richd. Williams (clerk), and Mr Cecil Taylor (assistant clerk). VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. The CHAIRMAN said that before commencing the business of the Board he regretted to announce the death of a very good and zealous member of this Board—Mr Thomaa Phillips, Cefnllydan, Tregynon. The Board would concur with him that Mr Phillips had been a worthy guardian, and he moved a vote of condolence with the bereaved family. Mr JOHN LEWIS, in seconding the motion, endorsed the remarks of the Chairman. Mr Phillips was no great theorist, but he was thoroughly practical, and the Board would miss him very much. He would also be greatly missed in his public capacity, especially in the neighbourhood in which he lived. Mr Phillips had often proved himself to be a friend in need to a great many, but the greatest loss would be felt in the family at Cefnllydan. The Guardians signified their approval by standing. A letter was read from the Clerk of the Aberystwyth Union stating that at the next meeting of that Board he intended to advise them to accept the chargeability of Benjamin Searle (50), a lunatic, without an order of removal, and to pay the past maintenance. The CLERK observed that the Edmonton Union had been very determined with fighting this case, el and intended appealing to the House of Lords rather than accept that pauper. The Board's cost would be brought before the Finance Committee. Mr C. MORGAN remarked that the Board were under an obligation to the Edmonton Union for fighting the battle for them. A COMPLAINT. Mr N. BENNETT said he had received a com- plaint from Mary Bumford, an out-door pauper on the medical list, respecting her treatment by the medical officer, Dr. Snow. She had repeatedly sent for the doctor, but he had not come to her. The CLERK said that Dr. Snow attended Mary Bumford on November 24th. Mr N. BENNETT: That does not exonerate him from blame. I don't think we should flinch from our duty in bringing this complaint forward. Mr R. OWEN (relieving officer) stated in reply to questions that he had not visited Mary Bumford for more than three months. It was a chronic case. Mr C. MORG AN asked if it was the duty of the Medical Officer to visit the paupers on the medical list without being notified by one of the officers of the Board. The CLERK said it was not their duty if they had not received an official intimation. Mr N. BENNETT said he had, at the request of Bumford's children, written to Dr. Snow, but lie had totally ignored his letter. Mr J. LEWIS thought it was the duty of the Relieving Officer to visit the pauper patients at least once every fortnight. The CLERK said the Board had resolved that every relieving officer should try to see each pauper patient at least once a fortnight. Mr J. LEWIS cited an instance of a doctor refusing to attend the father of a working man without receiving a notice from the relieving officer. A letter from him (Mr Lewis) was ignored by the doctor, and the man had to go to see the relieving officer at Caersws. He travelled all night and reached home at about seven o'clock next morning. What he (Mr Lewis) objected to was the unnecessary ceremony in th«;e cases.—In reply to a question he stated that the doctor mentioned was at present an officer of the Board. Mr R. ASTLEY said a similar case had occurred in his parish. After further discussion the Clerk was directed to inform Dr. Snow of the complaint made, and to request an explanation. The MASTER (Mr A. R. Breese), reported that a tramp was sentenced to seven days' hard laboui for absconding, and fourteen days' for assaulting him. Compared with last year a reduction of 57 per cent. was made in the number of vagrants visiting the house. The kitchen and nurseries required white- washing. The Visiting Committee reported that they found the house very clean, and the inmates comfortable. There were no complaints. The tender of John Tudor for supplying coffins in the parishes of Llanwnog and Aberhafesp at ±1 2s. 6d. each was accepted. Mr J. LEWIS gave notice of again bringing for- ward the question of Workhouse amalgamation at the next meeting of the Board. STATISTICS. Number in the house, 66. Vagrants relieved: First week 32, against 51 last year; second week 27, against 52 last year. The following amounts were reported to have been administered in out-relief during the past fortnight: Newtown district, per Mr R. H. Lloyd, ±64 17s. Id. to 235 recipients; Llanidloes district, per Mr R. Owen, t78 9s. to 326 persons; Llanwnog district, per Mr James Hamer, ±41 6s. to 153 recipients.

CAERSWS RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr John Lewis (Bettws) presided over the monthly meeting of this, Council on Wednesday. There were also present—Councillors Rev T. H. Hughes, T. E. Kinsey, W. Alderson, E. Morris, R. Astley, M. H Davies, D. Jones, Matthew Davies, T. Mills, D. Lloyd, N. Bennett, Evan Powell, E. Lewis, R. Evans; with Mr R. Williams (clerk), Mr T. Edmunds and Mr W. P. Hole (surveyors). SURVEYOR'S REPORT. Mr EDMUNDS (surveyor) reported that according to the Council's instructions he had visited Aberbiga respecting the proposed bridge. A substantial foot- bridge, including haulage, would cost about =69. The"erection of a wooden bridge, nine feet wide in three lengths of 13 feet each, would only cost £10, provided all stone and timber (sawn) required would be supplied gratis. Mr N. BENNETT moved, and it was agreed, to contribute < £ 9 towards the cost of a new bridge. Mr EDMUNDS had issued notices to all owners of hedged shading the Council's highways. He pro- duced a letter from Mr Pryce, Moelfre, with regard to the road leading over the Waen to Bwlchygwyn, Llandmam. The CHAIRMAN said he believed the landlords were liable to repair this road, and it was decided to refer Mr Pryce to the authorities liable. Mr EDMUNDS produced a memorial from Llan- g-urig with reference to the road leading from the Cwm through the river Dulas towards Cefnhafod. On the motion of the Rev T. H. HUGHES it was resolved not to repair this road.—Another memorial from Penstrowed, respecting the Broombuth-road, was laid on the table on the suggestion of Mr D. LLOYD. The SURVEYOR further reported that Mr Francis, of Bwlchyllyn, Trefeglwys, applied fer the widening of the Bwlchyllyn-road. The CHAIRMAN moved that they widen the road on condition that Mr Francis did the haulage. This was agreed to. Mr Jones, of Gwastadgoed, Llanwnog, applied for the consent of the Council to enclose some waste land on th" road side above his house.—Permission was refused jn the motion of Mr R. EVANS. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from Mr W. P. Hole (surveyor), asking the Council to erect a footbridge on the foot- path leading from Cefnvaynor to Brooks at the boundary lice between the two districts. If the Council "would consent the Forden Rural Council would contribute half the cost, or they would erect the bridge if the Caersws Council would pay half of the expense. EDMUNDS (surveyor) said that Mr Hole estimated the total cost at 30s. Mr M. DAVIES moved that they contribute half of the expense. This was agreed to. The committee appointed to inspect the Ceulanan- road, Kerry, reported that considering the state of that road. they recommended that the Council should not take it over in its presnt form.—The report was adopted. The CLERK read a lengthy communication from Mr Edward Chapman, Dolfor, calling the Council's attention to the state of the road and footbridges in that district. He appended a list of roads and foot- paths which required repairing. Respecting the road from Dolfor to Kerry, the CHAIRMAN proposed that the question be adjourned for a month, in order that Mr David Jones might ascertain whether Mr Pugh was prepared to contri- bute his former promise of .£20 towards the repair of that road. Some of the footpaths contained in Mr Chapman's list were considered unnecessary, and others the Sur- veyor was directed to report thereon. The CHAIRMAN, referring to the repairing of footpaths by the Council, said if they repaired them at all the cost would be defrayed out of the general district rate. Some parish councils had undertaken to do this work, and lie thought it would be unfair to charge that parish for repairs done in another parish. The CLERK read a memorial from Llandinam with reference to the public road leading by Rhallt, Peny- bank, and Cefnhafod, which was in a most deplorable state. Mr E. POWELL said this road was in a very bad condition, and he thought the expense of repairing it would be very small. Mr T. E. KINSEY moved that the Surveyor con- sult the award as to the liability of this road. The motion was carried. The question of filling the vacancy at Treg non, caused by the death of Mr Thomas Phillips, was ad- journed for a month. The CLERK said he had received a memoranda from the Board of Trade on the subject of the regu- lations to be observed in applying for light railways. There was nothing in it that affected the Council at present. He also read the regulations as to speed, construction, etc., of locomotives on highways. The CHAIRMAN pointed out out that though there were plenty of provisions and restrictions con- nected with this matter not a word was said as regard the roads on which the locomotives would travel. The cars were allowed to be four tons in weight when unladen. If they added six tons, which was a reasonable weight under the circumstances, they would have ten tons. How many bridges had they that would sustain that weight ? The County Council were empowered to enact bye-laws in this respect, and the District Council could make recom- mendations to them, He proposed that the Clerk obtain copies of the regulations for distribution amongst the Council. This was agreed to. A letter was read from the Clerk to the Forden Rural District Council, Mr C. S. Pryce, stating that the books of the late Highway Board remained in the hands of the late clerk, Mr G. D Harrison. The matter had been before that Council, who were of opinion that such highway board having ceased to 11 cl exist, the books and documents should be handed over to one of the authorities established as their successor under the Local Government Act. The Forden District Council had by far the largest district in area and rateable value under the division of such Boards by the Local Government Act. They had therefore directed him to inquire whether the Caersws Council had any objection to such books being handed over to them by agreement under the 68 section of such Act and subject to their under- taking for such other authorities at all times to inspect and take copies of any extracts from such books or documents. Another reason for Forden having the first claim was that at present the same person acted as clerk to both that and Chirbury Council, so that practically the books would be in the possession of two of the authorities. The CLERK said the only interest the Council had in the custody of the books was with respect to Manafon parish. Mr ALDERSON proposed that they agree to the letter. This was carried. A circular letter was received from the Croydon Rural District Council in favour of, and asking the Council to join them in, petitioning for an amend- ment of the Local Government Act as would render it possible for Rural District Councillors and Guardians to be separately elected as in the case of urban districts. The letter was laid on the table. Mr EVAN POWELL: How about Carno seat? Mr John Lewis has been absent from the Council for eight months. I think it is a loss to the parish. The last occasion on which he sat here was April 16th. Mr D. JONES moved, and it was resolved to adjourn the matter for a month. I FINANCIAL. The Finance Committee reported that they had examined the Surveyor's accounts and recommended the payment thereof, viz.. manual labour accounts, X152 16s lid. The following amounts had been paid to the treasurer:—Trefeglwys, £ 76 public health, per Mr W. Jones, ±8 per Mr T. Hamer Jones, £ '35 balance in Treasurer's hands, X-321 9s ld.; contribu- tions in arrear, due November 15th, 1896: Aber- hafesp, £ '37 Bettws, 5U; Carno, ±'52 Kerry, £ 203 Llanidloes (without) ±7 Llangurig, ±91; Llanwnog, ±102 Llanwyddelan, ±27 Llanllugan, ±28; Man- afon, ±50; Mochdre, ±33; Trefeglwys, ±S4; Tre- gynon, ±25 total, t7tAi. The report was adopted.

LLANFYLLIN PETTY SESSIONS. TUESDAY. Before Messrs C. R. Jones and John Jones. DRUNKENNESS.—For this offence John Davies was fined 2s 6d and costs; allowed a month to pay, in default seven days.—Edward Owen, 8a including costs allowed three weeks to pay, in default seven days.—Robert Evans, 2s 6d and costs. TRESPASSING.—Robert Richards, Greenhall, charged Richard Davies with trespassing in pursuit of game on the 28th October last.—Prosecutor said he saw defendant laying the snares.—Defendant did not appear.—Fined 5s and 7s costs; seven days in default. CATTLE STRAYING. — Henry Ellis, Pwynt, was charged with this offence.—P.C. Rees said there was a weak part of the fence, and it appeared as though the cattle had broken through.—Defendant said the cattle could not have been on the road more than half-an-hour.—Ordered to pay the costs, Zis. BREACH OF THE PEACE.—P.S. Meredith charged Hugh Griffiths and Jno. Evans with fighting on the 31st October last at Llanfyllin.-P.S. kieredith said on the date in question, about ten minutes past eleven o'clock at night he saw defendants fighting. Defendant Griffiths was stripped.—Bound over in the sum of ±5 each for six months. THE LATE MR GILL,)Ir C. R. Jones said that this being the first court meeting after the death of Mr Gill, their senior magistrate in that sessional division, he thought it was quite proper that they should express their sense of sorrow, and their sense of loss, caused by the death of Mr Gill, and also their sympathy with Miss Gill and the relatives. Mr Gill had been always faithful as a magistrates, and was at all times most willing and ready to attend their borough sessions whenever he was called upon to do so, as well as the county sessions.—Mr John Jones concurred with Mr C. R. Jones. He had had the pleasure of sitting with Mr Gill occasionally for nearly twenty years. He had also bad the pleasure of sitting with him when he (Mr Gill) was chairman of the Highway Board. He always found him courteous, and he could not say more, and he did not wish to say any more, than this, that Mr Gill was a specimen of a "fine old English gentleman." —Mr W. A. Pughe, the magistrates' clerk, said that having been clerk to the justices ever since Mr Gill had acted as a magistrate, he felt very deep sorrow at the loss they had all met with in his death. He lived to a crood old acre, a hale old asre, and during his whole life—-he himself could remember a con- siderable part of it-Mr Gill had proved himself to be a man well worthy of the position which he held. MAINTENANCE OF A WirF.. -Ann Worthington applied for an order against her husband for reason- able maintenance. Mr W. H. Bott appeared for the defence.—Ann Worthington said she had been defendant's wife since the middle of last February. She lived with him for three months after the marriage. About three months after she left him she called to see him, and told him she was willing to come back. He was not willing. He scolded her for going away. She went to him fuor times altogether. Defendant had not given her any- i thing towards her maintenance.—Cross-examined: She had a little place of her own before she was married. Her husband worked on the road and had 15s a week.—Arthur Evans said on the 24th of last October he was at Tynewydd. He saw John Worth- ington push complainant out. He saw her go in again, and he pushed her out again. Defendant said he did not want her there.—Mr Bott addressed the Bench for the defence, and called defendant, who said he remembered his wife leaving him in June last. He did not see her afterwards for about three months. Witness then mentioned the visits,and added that he never locked the box where the wages were kept. He lived in a small place, and paid ±10 a year rent. He had 15s a week wages, and kept a few things on the place.—The Bench strongly urged the parties to live amicably together, and adjourned the case for a month.

The United States Administration has ascertained that the European Powers in case, of war arising between Spain and America Would' rtemain neutral. Strong representations have been made by the Spanish Minister at Washington regarding the insult to the national flag at Newcastle, Delaware.

LLANFYLLIN | TOWN COUNCIL. f TUESDAY. Present: The Mayor (Mr J. Marshall Dugdale), Aldermen John Jones and C. R. Jones, Councillors E. Roberts, Roger Edwards, R. H. JoneB, T. Buckley Jones, D. P.rry, W. Ellis, T. Roberts, J. Lloyd, J. P. Williams, R. Jones, and T. Evans, with Mr W. A. Pughe, town clerk. CORRESPONDENCE.—Mr Hutchins, the county sur- t veyor, wrote asking the Town Council to allow the County Council to place a mile plate of cast iron, against the Town Hall.-On the motion of Dr. EDWARDS, seconded by Mr J. P. WILLIAMS, per- mission was granted.—A circular from the Royal College of Music, referring to scholarships, was read. ADDITIONAL POWERS. A letter was read from the Local Government Board as to the application of the Town Council for an order under section 33 of the Local Government Act, 1894, con- ferring certain powers on the Council, and stating that the Board are prepared to transfer to the Council the powers of the vestry under sections 3 and 4 of the Poor Rate Assessment and Collection Act, 1869, together with such other powers of the Vestry as would be transferred to a parish Council under section 6 (1) (a) of the Act of 1894, except so far as relates to any assistant overseer appointed by the justices or any vestry clerk, and to charities. As regards a vestry clerk, a Parish Council could not appoint a vestry clerk, and hence the power to make such an appointment could not be transferred to the Town Council, whilst as regards charities, the Board had already conferred or, the Council the powers of a Parish Council, under section 14 of the Act, for which they have applied. The Board would transfer to the Town Council the powers of the churchwarden men- tioned in section 9 (1) (b) as respects closed church- yards They were willing also to transfer to the Council the powers of the overseers, or church- wardens and overseers, specified in section 6 (1) (c) (i). The Board thought, however, that the provision of parish books referred to in section 6 (1) (c) (ii) should remain with the overseers. They did not gather why powers as to a vestry room or parochial office or a parish chest were required by the Town Council, but if they were thought necessary the pre- cise reasons for the proposed transfer should be stated. The Council already possessed full powers as to fire engines and fire escapes, and hence it did not seem requisite to consider any question as to a transfer to them of any powers of the overseers as to these matters.—The consideration of the letter was adjourned. REPORTS.—The Finance Committee reported that the expenditure on the borough roads during the past month was ±42 2s Sd, being ±17 7s 2d more than in the corresponding month of last year.—On the recommendation of the Finance Committee, a committee was appointed to inquire and report as to the stone on Coedllan road, and to call the attention of the Cambrian Railways Company to the barbed wire on the side of the main road leading to the station, and the broken glass on the Gas Meter House.—It was also decided to repair the street para- pets and the Mill Lane as far as the latter belonged to the Council.—The reports of the Borough Sur- veyor and Inspector of Nuisances were read and con- sidered.—It was resolved that a street lamp be put I up in the White Lion passage, and a small commit- tee was appointed to consider the position of other I street lamps. THE ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT.—The MAYOR said as they were aware, the question of the alleged encroach- ment by Mr W. Jones in Bridge-street, had been before them several times. Their position had been made perfectly clear to them by the Town Clerk. He had received a letter from Mr William Jones, which, he said, was without prejudice, asking the Council to discuss the matter with him, and to see whether some arrangement could not be made. The MAYOR said the matter was entirely in the hands of the Council. If they chose to say the encroachment must be re- move 1, it might lead to law if they came to an amicable arrangement it might eventually lead to an improvement being made in Church-street.—Mr R. H. JONES proposed, and Mr ROBT. JONES seconded, that a committee be appointed to meet Mr Jones as suggested by the Mayor.—This was agreed to, and the Mayor, Messrs R. H. Jones, Rd. Jones, C. R. Jones, Thos. Roberts, and John Jones were appointed for this purpose. THE NOTIFICATION OF DISEASES. Dr. EDWARDS proposed that the Infectious Diseases Notification Act be adopted. He would say nothing further, as he had already given his reasons for its adoption.— Mr R. H. JONES asked whether it did not mean an increase in the rates.—Dr. EDWARDS said his ex- perience of Llanfyllin during the last fourteen years, justified him in saying that the medical fees would not add to the rates the one-twentieth part of a farthing in the pound.—The MAYOR expressed him- self as strongly in favour of the adoption of the Act. -Mr WM. ELLIS said he did not see the necessity for adopting it in Llanfyllin.—Mr JOHN JONES seconded Dr Edwards's motion, and on being put to the vote five voted for and seven against the motion. CHRISTMAS MARKET.—On the motion of Mr ED. ROBERTS seconded by Mr WM. ELLIS, it was decided to hold the Christmas Market on Tuesday, December 22nd. THE TOWN HALL.—Mr WM. ELLIS asked how the matter of the Town Hall stood. He considered it a matter of great importance, and it should be at- tended to.—The MAYOR said the state of things when they had some of their popular concerts was abso- lutely dangerous, and if the Town Hall was to be enlarged, there never was a time better fitted than next year, when it might be done to commemorate the Queen's sixtieth year. They would be able to appeal at that time for subscriptions, and he did not think the question of money need stand in the way.—Mr W. ELLIS thought the Town Hall paid well, and it really was too small.—Dr. EDWARDS gave notice that at the next meeting he would call the attention of the Council to the matter. POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.—MR BUCKLEY JONES, pur- suant to notice, moved that the postal authorities be requested to place pillar boxes at convenient parts of the town. Other towns appeared to have them, and there was no reason why they should not apply for them. The distance from the top end of the town to the Post Office was rather too great.—Mr J. P. WILLIAMS seconded the motion.—Dr. EDWARDS thought it a very small matter to trouble the postal I authorities about. It was a comnact little town. and what distance was it from the top of the to v.-n to the Post Office ? If the proposal was to apply for better postal facilities in the parish, he would agree at once. —The MAYOR thought they had great cause for com- plaint at Garthgell and Tyntwll about the postal facilities.—Dr. EDWARDS said it was very bad at Cammen too.—Mr C. R. JONES And at Cwm Nanty- meiehaiad.—Mr JOHN JONES said the postal arrange- ments at Cammen from Tycrwyn were very bad. Letters were delivered at Pantyffynnon, and that was not a quarter of a mile from Cammaen- fawr, one of the largest farms, and yet it took days for letters to reach Cammaenfawr and the farm beyond.—Mr C. R. JONES pointed out that the Chair- man of the County Council had written to each mem- ber of the County Council, asking for information as to any defects in postal arrangements which existed, and the MAYOR suggested that a letter be sent to the Chairman of the County Council.—Mr JOHN JONES thought it would be better to send direct to the postal authorities.—It was finally decided to write to the postal authorities, calling attention to the defec- tive arrangements in the parish, and also asking for some pillar boxes. THE BOROUGH ACCOUNTS.—Mr T. BUCKLEY JONES proposed that the annual statement of the borough accounts should be published in one or more papers circulating in the borough. He had met several ratepayers who had never seen the annual statement, and who felt interested in the sources of income and the items of expenditure. They were quite entitled to know how the money was spent.—Mr ROBERT JONES seconded the motion.—Mr JOHN JONES moved that one hundred extra copies of the accounts be printed, as at present, and published on the doors of the chapels and church, and the Town Hall, and that ratepayers be g:ven to understand that copies were to be obtained at the Town Clerk's office on applica- tion.—Dr EDWARDS seconded the amendment.—Mr BUCKLEY JONES accepted the amendment, and said all he was anxious about was that those rate- payers who wished to do so might see the accounts.— The motion was then agreed to.

DROPS OF SCENT WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLa. —In a recent article in a weekly journal, it was stated that Messrs. Blondeau, the manufacturers of the well- known Vinolia Soap, consume 1,000 ounces of otto of roses every year. Considering that otto of roses is more than worth its weight in gold. probably some readers thought the writer was romancing. As a matter of fact, however, his statement fell far below the truth. Roughly speaking, this firm's yearly con- sumption of this golden fluid is about 5,000 ounces The precious liquid has a strong-room all to itself. wherein it reclines in curious-looking flat flagons swathed in flannel. These flagons are undoubtedly the most valuable in the world. Although less than twelve inches long and only about six inches in diameter, each of them contains ±180 worth of liquid: The same sized flagons, if filled with wine of the rarest and most.costly vintage, would not be worth one-tenth of their present value.

I MONTGOMERY TOWN COUNCIL. ) I In the absence of the Mayor (Alderman Fairies- Humphreys) through illness, Alderman W. Jones presided over the monthly meeting of this Council on Thursday. There were also present—Councillors E. j R. James (ex-mayor), A. Graham, E. Williams, T. J. George, R. Evans, and A. Vaughan with Mr C. S. Pryce (clerk), Mr W. P. Hole (surveyor), and Mr R. Tomley (inspector).—In accordance with notice of mo- tion, the Ex-Mayor proposed an extension of the water 1 mains. The supply during the summer being very 11 It, satisfactory, he thought they might venture to erect two additional stand-pipes, one near the police station and the other on Chirbury-road.—Councillor GRAHAM seconded the motion, which was carried.—A committee consisting of the Mayor, Councillors E. R. James. T. J. George, and A. Vaughan, were appointed to superintend the carrying out of the work.—The CLERK reported that he had seen the Mayor respect- ing the best means of protecting the water stand- pipes from the frost. He wished him to write to the Borough Surveyor, Shrewsbury, with regard to the f matter, which be had done. The Surveyor in his reply inquired as to the style of standpipe in use in Montgomery, on receipt of which information he would forward what was required.—Councillor GEORGE read the report of the Lighting Committee in reference to the new lamp in Castle-street. This lamp, which was not yet completed, had been trans- ferred from the Church entrance.—On the motion of Councillor E. R JAMES, it was resolved to pay 25s. for the pillar to the Church atithorities.-The tion of letting the Flos lands was considered in committee, and a final arrangement was agreed upon, —On the suggestion of Councillor E. R. "JAMES the consideration of the market tolls was adjourned until the Mayor was able to attend.—The CLERK said he had received an order from the Local Government Board confirming the contents of their letter which was read at the last meeting of the Council, with regard to the powers of the Council, under the Local Government Board Act. As directed lie had repeated his application to the Board as to the power, of charities and allotments. In reply they had stated that the subject would receive the attention of the Board.—Councillor GRAHAM drew attention to what he described as an eyesore on the Hendomen Bank, at the junction of the Siglen-lane and the main road. It was really dangerous and the expense of remedy; it would not be very great.—The Surveyor was instruc- ted to inspect and report thereon.— Councillor A. VAUGHAN gave notice of motion to renovate the floor of the Town Hall.—This was ail the business of public interest.

German Competition. At the annual meeting of the Cobden Club. Lord ? Farrer, who presided, said that while the principles of Free Trade might not be spreading outside the Empire, they were certainly doing so within the Em- pire. Lord Rosebery had spoken mournfully of Ger- man competition. One-twelfth of cur entire trade was with Germany, and our exports exceeded our im- ports, although the latter consisted largely of sugar, on which bounties were paid, thus giving us cheap t sugar, on which large industries had been built up. We need not be alarmed by German competition. al- though he admitted they had beaten us in some things and were formidable rivals in all. Lord Play- fair afterwards spoke, expressing his satisfaction with the result of the Presidential election in the United States, despite the fact that it was Mr M'Kinley who had won. for he did not believe the new President would destroy the revival in trade by re-imposing heavy tariffs.

Cycling Notes. Cycling accidents have been pretty frequent during the past season, and the majority of them have been due to negligence on the part of those who came to grief. Young men have been the principal victims, and young men are generally venturesome. The I accidents have generally occurred when travelling down hill. Unknown hills should always be descended cautiously, and traffic-congested districts should be avoided. A cycling carnival was recently held at Johannes- burg, and the hospital there benefitted to the extent of ±2,000. Any one cycle parade which has been organised in England in the cause of charity has never produced such a large sum, and the organisers I of the carnival referred to evidently know how to draw the money from the people's pockets. A lady contributor to a provincial paper says that soft, wee snow-white hands are becoming scarcer every year, for constant cycling and golf embrown and redden the most perfect specimens, besides making them harder in the palm, and broader at the back. But she rightly adds that the members of her sex are better for the outdoor exercise indulged in, and if when purchasing gloves they experience a pang in having to acknowledge 6 instead of 5}2, they have the keen delight of enjoying such rude health as would have been deemed vulgar by their grand- mothers. The quiet walk, with servant in close attendance, is a ceremony happily defunct. The modern girl delights in taking outdoor exercise, and she takes it on her bicycle.

High Prices at a Welsh Cart Horse Sale. The great Wrexham cart horses sales were con- cluded on Thursday in last week, when nearly 350 grand waggon horses came before the judges-Mr Henry Miller, Carlisle Mr W. J. Lee, Thornton Hall: Mr C. Sherwin, Ashley Hall; and Mr John Walley, Ringway—who awarded the prizes as follows :—Mare or gelding over 16-1: 1st, Mr W. Scott. Heapfold Farm, Bury, sold at 80 gs., a stable companion making 60 gs. mare or gelding under 16-1: 1st Mr William Thompson, Celyn Farm, Mold, who also won in the class for light lurry horses over 15-3, both animals making the high price of 70 gs. each light lurry or van horse, under 15-2: 1st, Ed. Rogers, Wliattall, Ellesmere; three-year-old gelding or filly: 1st, Mr Walter K. Bell, Rhydorddwy Fawr, Rhyl; two-yea r- old gelding or filly: Mr Samuel Dra, JCinsail, Oswestry a bay geldmg sent by Mr J. M. Woods, Aughton, 64 gs.; a pair from Mr Hy. Jones. Chester. 66 and 69 gs a pair of brown geldings from Mr Richard Fearnall, 39 gs. and 68 -s.; bay gelding. Mrs Moore, Pickmere Hall Farm, 66 gs.; three from Capt. Conway, Bodshyddan, 78 gs., 53 gs., and 51 black gelding, Mr Owen, Jamesford, Montgomery, 73 gs. bay gelding, Mr Henry Bailey, Millington. 57 gs.; bay gelding, Mr Alfred Davies, Stocton Hall, 58 gs.; bay gelding, Mr James Wallace, Iviffington. 55 gs.; bay gelding, Mr T. Jones, Brynmelyn, 57 g's, brown" gelding, Mr Pritchard, Croesymal, 51 gs.: grey gelding, Mr Ralph Tickle, Stretton, 55 gs.: grey gelding, Mr Matthews. Halghton Hall, 53 gs eight from Mr Tlios. Ball, Acton Grange, 352 gs.; bay gelding, Mr Walker, West Houghton, 53 gs.: bay gelding, Mr W. Thompson, Mold, 59 gs.: brown gelding, Mr Winterbottam, The Farm, 5u gs.: bay mare, Col. Platt, Llanfairfecban, 50 gs.; black gelding, Mr Burroughs, Crossmere, 50 gs. Nearly every horse in this day's sale changed hands, many going to London, Kent, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Ireland. The next sales at Wrexham are fixed for January 11th, 15th, and 16th, of which due notice will r.-ppenr in this paper.

At the inquest on Mr Holland, merchant, of Liver- pool, who was shot in his office, the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against Catherine Kemps- hall. The defence, as foreshadowed by cross-exami- nation, will be a plea of insanity. The Transvaal Government intimates that the amount to be claimed in respect of the Jameson raid is not yet decided upon, as further accounts have still to come in. The present situation nud outlook in the Transvaal are declared to be decidedly satisfactory. The reported intention of the Italian Government to cede Massowah to Great Britain has giv-11 rise to hostile comments in France. A French paper says that the Republic will object to the cession of Massowah to a Power which already holds Dongola and is in possession of a fortress at Aden. A news agency says there is no foundation for a report which has been circulated of an intended advance on Khartoum next year. A German officer is leaving Berlin for the Soudan, to study the military position in the country. He is the bearer <>f the Emperor's greetings to Sir H. Kitchener. EXTRACT FROM A LECTURE CK "FOODS." BY DR. ANDREW WILSON.— The consumption of cocoa happily increases year by year. I say happily,' because, as tea and coffee are not foods, while co..oa is a true food, any increase in the national nutrition means an increase in the national prosperity. AY inter, besides, is close upon us, and 1 advise those who are susceptible to colds to fortify themselves against whill by attention to their food. The easiest way of effecting this end for many is to substitute cocCIa (Epps's being the most nutritious) for tea and coffee."

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