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SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs Morris, Marshall, and Poole. TIMBER. BETTWS AND PENTRE LLIVIOR, Near Newtown, Montgomeryshire. To BE OFFBRED FOR SALE BY AUCTION, BY MESSRS. MORRIS, MARSHALL & POOLE, JjLL at the TALBOT INN, BETTWS, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15th, 1896, About 450 Large OAK, 150 ASH, and 150 BEECH, besides Oak POLES, Larch, Sycamore, Elm, and Alder TREES standing as above, numbered and divided into Six Lots for Sale. For Cards cont-tin-ing particulars, apply to the AUCTIONEERS, Chirburv, Salop, or to Mr SWETTENHAM, Newtown, Mont. LOOO Messrs. Whitfield & Son. OSWESTRY SMITHFIELD, THE 28th ANNUAL PRIZE SALE OF FAT STOCK FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE, Will be held as above, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH. PRIZES to the Value of £ 53 lls. Will be offered. Prize Lists may be had on Application. Early Entries Respectfully Solicited, so that the Trade may be advised. Sale of Cattle, Sheep, and Pig3, at 10 30. WHITFIELD AND SON, Willow House, Oswestry. L485 SCHOLASTIC. DYFFRYN HOUSE SCHOOL (GIRLS), QUEEN'S ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. PRINCIPAL:-MISS M. ISSARD. FRENCH MADLLE. CAZEAUX (Brevet-Superieur et Diplomee). Music:—Miss EUNICE WILLIAMS, Cert. Sen. Hon. R.A.M. UPILS PREPARED for Oxford and Cambridge JL Examinations, also for Entrance Scholarships at the University College. Private French Lessons, and Evening Classes, Senior and Junior Divisions. Boarders receive every care and attention. Terms (moderate and inclusive). x207 NEWTOWN COUNTY SCHOOLS. AN Examination forScholarships WILL BE HELD On Saturday, Jan. 16th, 1897, AT TEN A.M. EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS entitling to full remission of fees will be offered, four to Boys and four to Girls. Of these one will be limited to Boys and one to Girls from the Country Schools in the Newtown district. To each of these latter Scholarships will be attached a money payment varying from.23 to.26 according to the distance of the home of the success- ful Candidate from Newtown. All these Scholarships will be open to Children who are and have been for Three Years Scholars in a Public Elementary School, and have passed Standard V. Names of intending Competitors must be sent not later than Thursday, January 14th, to MARTIN WOOSNAM, rAi2 Clerk. MACHYNLLETH COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. School Re-opened Monday, Sept. 21st. The School Year is divided into Three Terms. Fees X2 per Term X5 per year payable in advance. Remission when more than one from a family. Head Master: MR. H. H. MEYLER M.A., Formerly Scholar of Jesus College, Oxford: and late Assistant-Master at Mill Hill School, London, N.W. Assistant Master: MR. EVAN JONES, B.A. (LOND.) Inter. B.Sc. (Lond.) and late Scholar U.C.W. Mistress: Miss LILY LUMLEY, Late Scholar of the North Wales College. Rwcent Successes in Cambridge Local (Oile mart of distinction) and in Science and Art Departments Examinations, First and Advanced Stages. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OFFERED for Competition for Children in Elementary Schools and others; also, Bursaries sufficient to cover the estimated expenses of travelling to and from school. Children who have passed Standard 5 are eligible for admission without examination. Forms of Admission to be obtained from, and applications to be sent to me. JOHN ROWLANDS, Clerk to the Governors, .L3¡j3 Machynlleth. WILLIAM HUGHES, Cheese & Bacon Factor, Provision Merchant, POOL ROAD AND MARKET HALL, NEWTOWN. Markets attended as follows :—Monday, Welshpool; "Tuesday, Newtown; Thursday, Montgomery Saturday, Llanidloes and Newtown. Priee liA on application. rise SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs. Cooke Bros. UPPER SCAFELL FARM, About 1 miles from Newtown. MESSRS. COOKE BROS. are favoured with in- structions from E. B. Proctor, Esq., to Sell by Auction, upon the premises as above, On THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10th, 1896, The whole of the well-harvested GRAIN IN BAGS, viz,-60 Bags cf Oats, 6 Bags of Wheat, and 6 Bags of Barley; also, 2 BAGS OF PEAS, 4* ACRES OF GROWING SWEDES, About 6 Tons of Excellent Oat and Wheat Straw (to go off), a number of Galvanized Iron Sheets, &c., &c. Sale at Two o'clock prompt. Three Months' Credit will be given to Purchasers of X5 and upwards upon approved security, or a Dis- count of 2! per cent. for Cash. L483 PUBLIC ROOMS, LLANIDLOES. FRIDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 11TH, 1896. MESSRS. COOKE BROS. are favoured with JjLL instructions to Sell by Auction as above, a large collection of excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS (Removed from residences in the neighbourhood), COMPRISING— Bedroom Suites in Ash and Satin Walnut, Chests of Drawers, Washstands and Dressing Tables, Toilet I Glasses, Toilet Sets, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Woven Wire Mattresses, Wool Overlays, Blankets and Counterpanes, Flock and Feather Beds, well-made Suite in Leather, Dining Table, Cheffonier, Drawing Room Suite in Velvet, Occasional Chairs and Tables, American Organ, Overmantels, Chimney and other Ornaments, 8-day and other Clocks, Brussels and other Carpets, Fenders and Fire-irons, and a large collection of Kitchen Requisites; also an Excellent Fire-proof Iron Safe, by Withers. SALE AT 2 O'CLOCK PROMPT. SW On view morning of Sale. Catalogues on application to the Auctioneers. L484 NEWTOWN AND LLANDINAM, MONTGOMEBYSHWrip. DESIRABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTIES MESSRS. COOKE BROS. will offer for i-T-J- SALE BY AUCTION, at the BEAR HOTEL, NEWTOWN, on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17th, 1896, At 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, subject to conditions to be then read or produoed, the following Valuable Properties:— LOT 1. All that compact and convenient DWELLING HOUSE, known as "Brompton. House," comprising Kitchen, Parlour, Back Kitchen, and Four Bedrooms, with the Yard, Wool Room, and Appurtenances, situate in Crescent-street, in the Parish of Llan- llwchaiarn, for many years occupied by the late Mrs T. Ashford. LOT 2. All those Two Substantially-built DWELLING HOUSES, with the Appurtenances thereto, being Nos. 29 and 30, Park-street, Newtown, and tenanted by Mrs Morgan and Mr Samuel Hughes, with an untenanted Cottage, a large Warehouse and Skinyard in the rear, and comprising in the whole about 433 square yards. LOT 3. All those Two Convenient DWELLING HOUSES, with the Appurtenances thereto, being Nos. 59 and 60, Ladywell-street, Newtown, with enclosed Yard in the rear, and tenanted by Mr Thomas Stephens and Mr Edwin Benbow. LOT 4. All those VALUABLE BUSINESS PREMISES, situate in the centre of the Town of Newtown, with a frontage of 54 feet to Market-street, and near to the Market Hall. The Property comprises a Sub- stantially Brick Built Housa with Shop, in the occupation of Mr T. M. Goodwin, and a convenient Shop and Dwelling House, with extensive Out- buildings and a large Yard admirably adapted for Building Sites, the whole containing 530 square yards or thereabouts. Occupying one of the best business positions in the Town, this Property affords a rare opportunity for investment. Arrangements may be made for im- mediate possession. LOT 5. All that desirable Messuage Tenement FARM AND LAND, called "Pencraig," in the Parish of Llandinam, about 4-i Miles from Llanidloes, within Half-a-mile of the Main Road, and containing about lla. 2r. 7p. or thereabouts of good Arable, Pasture, and Meadow Land. The House and Buildings are Stone built, and in fair repair, and now in the occupation of Mr Thomas Jones, of Glyn Fach. The Property is surrounded by Lands of Captain Beadnell and Edward Davies, Esq. For further particulars apply to the AUCTIONEERS. Newtewn and Llanidloes; or to Messrs. WILLIAMS, GITTINS & TAYLOR, L460 Solicitors, Newtown THE WORKMAN'S WATCH. The Guinea Watch £ 1 Is. A Good Sound Article. The Two Guinea Watch, d62 2s. Patent Lever, Strong and Durable. The Three Guinea Watch, A-3 3s. Patent Lever, in Strong Silver Cases. The above are all Warranted for One, Two and Three Years respectively. GOLD WEDDING RINGS. FORD, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, &c., > NEWTOWN. THOMAS FARR, SON OF THE LATE JAMES FARR, OF SALOP ROAD, OOACH BUILDER, Severn-street, Welshpool. ( PUBLIC NOTICES. NEWTOWN COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS. BUILDING FUND. THE GOVERNORS of the above SCHOOLS JL would feel obliged if all Persons who have kindly promised SUBSCRIPTIONS towards this Fund would pay the same to the TREASURER at the NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK, NEWTOWN, as early as possible. L453 RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF NEWTOWN AND LLANIDLOES. AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,thatacopyof the Accounts duly made up and balanced, together with all Account Books, Deeds, Contracts, Accounts, Vouohers and Receipts mentioned or referred to in such accounts of the above-named Rural District Council, will on the 21st day of December, 1896, be deposited in the Office of the said Rural District Council, amd will be open between the Hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to the Inspection of all Persons interested until the 28th day of December, 1896; And that Edward Morgan, Esq., the District Auditor, will attend on the 31st day of DECEMBER, 1896, at the Hour of Three in the Afternoon, at the UNION WORKHOUSE, CAERSWS, to Audit the Accounts for the period ended at 30th September, 1896, of the said Rural District Council. Dated the 1st day of December, 1896. R. WILLIAMS, L469 Clerk to the said Council. ESTABLISHED 1851. BIRKBECK BANK, Southampton Buildings, Chaneery-lane, Lorldon. TWO-AND-A-HALK per Cent. Interest allowed on Deposits, repayable on demand. Two PIOR CBNT. on Current Accounts, on the mini- mum monthly balances, when not drawn below XIOO., STOCKS, SHABBS, and ANNUITIES purchased and sold. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. For the encouragement of Thrift the Bank receives small sums on deposit, and allows Interest monthly on each completed JBI. BIRKBECK BUILDING SOCIETY How to Purchase a House for Two Guineas per Month. BIRKBECK FREEHOLD LAND SOCIETY- How to Purchase a Plot of Land for Five Shillings per Month. ————— The BIRKBBCK ALMANACK, with full particulars, post free, L273 FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT, Manager. NOTICE. JOSEPH HOWARTH, LICENSED HORSE SLAUGHTERER, Beatrice Street, OSWESTRY. Best Price given for Live or Dead Horses and Cows, &c., which can be renoved on the akerteet notice from any distance. Letters to HOWARTH, RotH Slaughterer, Four Crosses, near Llanymynech. Letters and Telegrams to Oswestry. L457 Miss EDITH S. OWEN, (Certificated Higher and Keaior E.A.M. and R.C.M.) visits md receives PUPILS FOR THE PIANOFORTE, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TERMS-MOI)SIATE. 48, BROAD STREET, NEWTOWN. L277 AUTUMN SOWING! GEORGE ROBERTS, Grocer & Corn Merchant, &c., LLANIDLOES. Thomas's Phosphate or Basic Slag. All kinds of Maxures 2 and 4 ton lots. SEED WHHAT, Jtc. Prices on application. Atteads Newtown Market on Tuesdays and Fair Days. L317 Established nearly Half a Century. HERBERT A. DA VIES (Late Thomas Davies), THE READY-MONEY CORN & FLOUR STORES SHORT BRIDGE, NEWTOWN. Flour, Corn, and all kinds of Feeding Stuffs PKSCE LIST ON APPLICATION. WM. LL. POWELL, WINE d, SPIRIT MERCHANT, WHOLESALE Agent and Bottler of the Cele- brated DUBLIN STOUTS, AHsopps and Worthington's BURTON ALlIe and STOUTS, Wheatley, Gilmore and Kenterata HOP ALES and STOUT, Non-intoxieatit. Alse the famous AMERICAN CIDER. ALL THE ABOVE CAN BE OBTAINED IN ONE DOZEN CASES k UPWARDS. MINERAL WATER & CORDIAL MANUFACTOR, Prepaxed from the famous Lftdywell Springs with the Greatest Care. Also other Noted Brewery Co's. Ales and Stout in all sized Casks from lOd per gùl. SPECIALITY— XMAS HAMPERS, Wine ami Spirits, Viz., 10s. 6d and 21s. Prompt Attention will be given to all orders. ADDRESS: CAMBRIAN VAULTS k MINSRAI WATER WORKS, NEWTOWlqXorth W". GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, NEWTOWN. PREACHER NEXT SUNDAY— Rev. WILLIAM JENKINS, WOLFSDALE, PEMBROKESHIRE. Services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IXAS THEE AND SALE OF WORK, In connection with the PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHAPEL, NEWTOWN, Thursday, December 31st, 1896. L368 A JOYOUS XMAS TO YOU ALL. Jewellery and Fancy Goods. E. H. MORGAN'S Special Show of X-MAS PRESENTS IS NOW ON. JJOTH JjlATHER CHRISTMAS AND SANTA CLAUS' Have visited, and left a Beautiful Selection of Pres- ents for disposal, at most reasonable prices. SUITABLE PRESENTS FOR EVERYBODY. A NICE SELECTION OF XMAS CARDS. An Early Inspection is invited. L481 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM, AND Packets of exceptional Value, AT C. J. NEWELL, Market Street, NEWTOWN. L434 A. E. BOND, CONFECTIONER, 8, BROAD-ST., WELSHPOOL, MANUFACTURER OF WEDDING CAKES of the Best Quality. A Choice Selection of ORNAMENTS and Boxes, CHRISTENING AND BIRTHDAY CAKES; Genoa, Currant, Sultana, Madeira, Almond, and Seed Cakes. SCHOOL TREAT & TEA PARTIES SUPPLIED on the most moderate terms DO YOU DRINK STOKES'S ? IF YOU CARE FOR HIGH-CLASS NON- INTOXICATING BEVERAGES, well Crated or carefully Brewed, pleasant to the TaBte, Tonic and Sustaining, ASK FOR STOKES'S MINERAL WATERS, BARM GINGER BEER, HOP BITTERS, Obtainable at all Hotels, Inns, Grocers, Restaurants, Confectioners, amd the like throughout the district. MEDICATED DRINKS IN SYPHONS AND BOTTLES. ALSO, BASS'S PALE ALE AND GUINNESS'S EXTRA STOUT WM. STOKES (Late Stokes & Joues), NEWTOWN. NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS ][)-A-V I:E S'S BALSAMIC COUGH LINCTUS The most Speedy and Effectual Remedy fer Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing. ANB ALL OTHER AFFECTIONS OF THE CHEST, THBOAT, AND LUNGS, ARISING FROM COLD. THIS INVALUABLE PREPARATION HAS now been used by the public for upwards of twenty years with the greatest success. The INCREASING DEMAND and the many daily commendations passed upon it, form an ample guarantee of its extraordinary merit. Hundreds of Testimonials. PREPARED ONLY BT WILLIAM BISHOP, (LATE G. E. DATIBs), DISPENSING CHEMIST, POWYS-LAND PHARMACY, WELSHPOOL. I Sold by most Chemists in bottles at 1/li, 2fO aac14 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE MONTGOMERYSHIRE INFIRMARY BALL. A BALL IN AID OF THE MONTGOMERYSHIRE INFIRMARY, Will be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 1897, At the PUBLIC HALL, NEWTOWN. As FUNDS are urgently NEEDED, it is sincerely hoped the Ball will be generously supported. PATRONS. The Lord Lieutenant of Montgomeryshire The High Sheriff of Montgomeryshire The Right Hon. The Earl of Powis Lord Henry Vane-Tempest The Hon. F. S. A. Hanbury-Tracy Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones Sir Thomas Frost A. C. Humphreys-Owen, Esq., M.P. Major Pryce-Jones, M.P. Capt. Adams Capt. Beadnell Major Beadnell Edmund Buckley, Esq. Andrew Davies, E?q. Stafford Price-Davies, Esq. E. Elwell, Esq. Godfrey Fitz Hugh, Esq. A. Graham, Esq. Hugh Harrison, Esq. E. A. F. Herbert, Esq. R. M. Hawks, Esq. J. C. Hilton, Esq. T. J. Hounsfield, Esq. C. E. Howell, Esq. R. E. Jones, Esq. W. E. Pryce-Jones, Esq. A. W. Pryce-Jones, Esq. Hugh Lewis, Esq. J. M. Lloyd, Esq. William Lloyd, Esq. Maurice Lloyd, Esq. Fred. Lloyd. Esq. J. Lomax, Esq. J. F. Macnair, Esq. Capt. Mytton John Naylor, Esq. W. Scott Owen, Esq. C. Whitley Owen, Esq. Edward Powell, Esq. J. E. Poundley, Esq. E. B. Proctor, Esq. Capt. Pryce, Cyfronydd W. Buckley Pugh, Esq. J. E. Severne, Esq. A M. Suthery, Esq. Capt. St. George F. Walton, Esq. Robert Williams-Wynn, Esq. W. R. M. Wynne, Esq. PATRONESSES. Lady Williams-Wynn Mrs. Marshall Dugdale The Right Hon. The Countess of Powis The Hon. Mrs. F. S. A. Hanbury-Tracy Lady Pryce-Jones Lady Frost Mrs. Humphreys-Owen Mrs. Pryce-Jones Mrs. Adams Miss Bayard Mrs. Beadnell Mrs. C. Beadnell Mrs. Beck Miss Bryan Mrs. Buckley Mrs. A. Davies Mrs. Price-Davies Mrs. Elwell Mrs. Graham Mrs. Herbert Mrs. Hawks Mrs. Hilton Mrs. Hounsfield Mrs. Howell, Craig-y-don The Misses Howells, Rhiewport Mrs. R. E. Jones Mrs. A. W. Pryce-Jones The Misses Jones, Bank Mrs. Hugh Lewis Miss Lewis Mrs. W. Lloyd Mrs. Lomax Mrs. Lovell Mrs. Macnair Mrs. Mytton Mrs. John Naylor Mrs. Scott Owen The Misses Owen, Fronfraith Mrs. Proctor Mrs. Edward Powell Mrs. Poundley Mrs. Pryce, Cyfronydd Mrs. Severne Mrs. St. George Mrs. Suthery Mrs. Welch Mrs. Willans Mrs. F. Walton Mrs. W. R. M. Wynne TICKETS (INCLUDING SUPPER) Gentlemen, 10s 6d. Ladies, 7s 6d.; Which can be obtained from Mr Lambert, Chemist; Mr C. W. Norton; Messrs Park and Son; Messrs Phillips and Son; Mr E. C. Morgan, Secretary of the Infirmary; or Mr Scott Owen, Chairman of the Ball Committee, Cefngwifed, Newtown. MR. PHtLUPSS QUADRILLE BAND Will be in Attendance. DANCING TO COMMENCE AT 10 P.M. W. SCOTT OWEN, 1 Joint C. W. NORTON, ) Hon. Sees. L471 PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. VICTORIA HALL, NEWTOWN. Thursday, Jan. 14, 1897. CONCERT BY Mr.W. S. Stephenson's Pupils'Orchestra Moiety of proceeds i* aid of District Rune Fus«L &421 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. PUBLIC HALL, NEWTOWN. 1896. BOOKINGS. December 9-Cycling Club Dinner. 10-Grand Invitation Night. 11 & 12—Great Drama, "Grip of Iron." „ 13&14—The Celebrated Walford Family. 17 -Popular Dance. „ 20—Sacred Concert. » 26—Grand Variety Entertainment. 30—Primrose League. „ 31—Otter Hunt Ball. 1897. January l-Infirmary Ball. » 4—Dance (Miss Macrone). „ 7-Cycle Club Ball. „ 11 & 12—Grand Drama "Harbour Lights." 14—Primrose League. » 15—Severn Tweed Mills Annual Ball. 21,22 & 23—D'Ojj. Carte's Grand Operas. Febry. 5 & 6-Hy. Chattex. Grand Dramatic Co., to be followed by the R.W.W.R.S's Annual Entertainment, Grand Panto- mime Co., Charley's Aunt," Ac., &c. JOHN BENNETT, Manager. L466 F. P. KEAY, Secretary THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NEXT. VICTORIA kIALL NEWTOWN. A SALE OF WORK FANCY FAIR AND CHRISTMAS TREE Will be held at the above Hall (under the auspices of the Victoria Hall Co. Ld.). on THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10th & 11th, 1896. The Sale of Work will be Opened on Thursday at 2-30 p.m., by A. C. HDMPPEYS-OWEN, Esq. M.P. I ENTERTAINMENTS- Hair-Dressing, Hat-Trimming, Boot-Blacking. Washing and other Competitions, Post Office- Copper Kettle Cleaning, etc. TABLEAUX, AND VARIOUS OTHER NOVELTIES, Will be given at intervals during both Evenings. Confetti Carnival at Close of Entertainments. MUSIC BY ROYAL WELSH HARPISTS. ADMISSION EACH DAY .—From 2-30 to 6 p.m., 6d; after 6 o'clock, Three-pence. R. LLOYD, (Chairman). Mount Severn, Newtown. W. R. HUGHES, (Treasurer), New Road, Newtown. W. E. GORDON. 30, Lady well St., Newtown, g T. R. BRIDGEWATER, L358 Bryn Street, Newtown, ) LLANIDLOES (MONTGOMERYSHIRE) THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS roB THE SALE OF LIVE POULTRY will be held on THURSDAY, the 17th DECEMBER, 1896, and for the SALE OF DEAD POULTRY on SATURDAY, the 19th DECEMBER, 1896. By Order, J. D. DAVIES, L455 Town Clerk. NEWTOWN (MONTGOMERYSHIRE). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE CHRISTMAS MARKET FOR Fat Cattle, Poultry, &c., &c., WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15th NEXT, AND THE Dead Meat Market, ON DECEMBER 22nd. By Order of the Urban District Council. WM. COOKE, Newtewn, CLERK, November 24th, 1896. L PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, BERRIEW. THE ANNUAL TEA MEETING Will be held in the ASSEMBLY ROOM, EFEL, On Christmas Day, 1896. In the Evening A LECTIN Will be delivered Rev. T. E. WILLIA SUBJECT: CHRIST? The Chair will be tal A. C. HUMPHREYS-0 Tickets, One 81