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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Curious Epitaphs. Sir,—The following is to be seen near Barnsley in memory of twins:— Two sweeter babes you ne'er did see Than God Almighty gave to we, But they were o'er taken with ague fit3, And here they lies as dead as nits. A man shortly after burying his wife placed the following on her tombstone:— Grieve not for me, my husband dear, I am not dead, but sleeping here With patience wait—perforce to die, And in short time you'll come as I. Some few months afterwards he re-married, and added another verse- I am not grieved, my dearest wife, Sleep on; f've got another wife, Therefore, I cannot come to thee, For I must go and live with she. Another on similar lines- The light young life has gone out. And on re-marrying added this line- But I have struck another match. Beneath this stone in hope of Zion Doth lie the landlord of the Lion. The following is inscribed on Benjamin Franklin's memorial, the renowned printer, etc.— The body of Beniamin Franklin, urinter (like the cover of an old book, its contents torn out and strip. of its lettering and gilding), lies here, food for worms yet the work itself shall not be lost, for it will appear once more in a more beautiful edition, corrected and aniended by its author. The following I have often personally engraved She was—but words are wanting to say what, Think what a wife should be, and she was that. On a Dyer. He dyea while he lived, and lived as he dyed. Here lies a man from the parish of Snell, A carrier wno carried his can to his mouth well, He carried so much, and he carried so fast, He could carry no more, so was carried -it last. For the liquor he drank being too much for one He couldn't carry off, so now he's carrion. The following inscription is to be engraved upon a. stone (at our works) now in process of preparation — Here continueth to decay the body of Francis Cordeleon, who, with an inflexible constancy and an unswerving uniformity of purpose, persisted, in spite of increasing years and accumulating' infirmities, Jn the practice of every known human vice except prodigality and hypocrisy. His insatiable avarice exempted him from the first, whilEt big nublushing and matchless impudence prevented the second. He was not more singular in the undeviatin# depravity or his manners than he was in accumulating wealth, for, without trade or profession, without trust of public money, and without bribe or worthy service he acquired, or, more properly, created, a palatial estate. He was the only person of his time who could cheat without wearing the mask of honesty. and could lie without wishing to appøar to be speaking the truth. He retained his primeval meanness when possessed of ten thousand a year, and having daily deserved the gibbet for what he did, was at last con- demned to it for what he could not possibly do. Oh, indignant reader, think not that his life was useless to mankind. Providence connived his execrable designs to give to after ages a conspicuous proof showing in how small estimation is exorbitant wealth held in the sight of God by bestowing it upon this, the most unworthy of all His creatures. Interred in the common burial ground at Welshpocl, o ane 17th, 1753. In his 60th year. He got a fishbone in his throat, And then he sang an angel note. Here lies the body of Martha Gwynne, Who wag so very pure within; She burst the outer shell of sin, And hatched herself a cherubim. I am a poor advocate of epitaph or verse upon tombstones, looking upon them as a relic of a barbarous and uncultivated age. The stone itself is the most sincere proof of love and affection for the dead. I think and hope that we are slowly and surely emerging from the super- stitious age, when a person's qualities (truthful and otherwise) are recorded upon a tombstone. In my churchyard wanderings (which are extensive) I have found no remark denoting that anyone had gone elsewhere than heaven, and I have engraved the most beautifully expressed verses over some of the worst principled men who had lived; and especially during my foreign experience. When denouncing verses, etc., I have been asked why should I condemn a profitable part of my own trade ? My reply is (to be candid) it is superfluous, unnecessary, and, as I before stated, a relic of a barbarous age, beyond the hypocritical side of the question. By the way, a minister informed me a few days ago that ail verses, unless Biblical, would be entirely abolished in a short time, so, I presume, future generations will consider these in the same critical sense as we peruse those verses above. Newtown. F. L. MOSSFOFD.
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Upper Montgomeryshire Monthly…
Upper Montgomeryshire Monthly Meeting. The above monthly meeting was held at Caersws on March 12th and 13th. The moderators were Messrs J. Edwards, Penegoes, and W. Ashton, Llanidloes. The subject under discus- sion during the first hour was How to obtain assurance in religion ?" The discussion was opened by the Rev Richard Edwards, Cemmaes, I and continued by others. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following persons were confirmed as trustees of a portion of land acquired at Neuadd on behalf of the church—Rev W. G. Jones, pastor, Messrs Richard Evans, Old Hall, John Jones. Caenfedw, David Hamer, Tynrwtra, Thos. Jones, Hafcd- feddgar, David Jerman, Fronfelen; on behalf of the monthly meeting—Messrs J. Kinsey Jones, Richard George, Llanidloes, Stephen Breese, Garth, John Davies, Bryntail, and the Revs T. M. Pierce and John Evans, of Llanidloes. The next meeting is to be held at Graig, May 21 and 22 topic for church meeting, Family worship," Joshua xxiv 15.—The sympathy of the meeting was expressed with the following in their illness; Messrs J. Vaughan Owen, Machynlleth, Evan Richards, Berthlas, and Griffith Jones, Gleiniant. —It was decided to ask the permission of the Association to sell the old chapel at Machynlleth. The Chairman, Mr J. Edwards, Penegoes, gave his valedictory address, and Mr William Ashton, Llanidloes, took the chair. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Edwards for the efficient way in which be had presided over the meetings.—The state of the cause at Caersws, Saron, and Newtown, was enquired into by the Chairman, and Rev E. Williams enquired into the religious experience of the officers.-After hearing that some fresh cases of small-pox occurred at Newtown during the last weeks, and that there is an understanding between the churches of Newtown and Machynlleth with regard to the Association, it was decided unanimously that the Association be held at Machynlleth, the Rev Ed. Edw. Williams and Mr Hugh Davies, chemist, to send to the churches for the usual collection towards it.—The reports of the churches were all in favour of Mr E. R. Jones, Cwmclaw. He was questioned by the Rev Elias Jones in the Scriptures, the subjects of the confession of faith, and his religious experience, and was received a member of the monthly meeting as a preacher.— The reports of the Nomination Committee and that of the state of the cause were referred back to the committee.—The Revs D. Lloyd Jones, M.A., R. Edwards, and Mr J. Edwards, were appointed to look over the report of the state of the cause before presenting it to the Association. —The topic for the Church meeting: The duty of all hearers of the Gospel to refrain from impurity in speech." The following were announced to preach: The Revs W. S. Jones, M.A., William Evans, Richard Edwards, J. E. Jones, E.D., Elias Jones, John Evans, H. M. Pugh, and T. M. Pierce.
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Dr. Dobbie, Professor of Chemistry at the University College of North Wales, Bangor,r been appointed by Loid Balfour of Burleiglk Director of the Museum of Science and An afc- Edinburgh in succession tc Mr Grant Ogilvie. The Pwllheli Board of Guardians decided at their meeting on Wednesday to return to the use of barley bread for the inmates of the Workhouse. The change is well meant, the belief of the Guardians being that barley bread is healthier and more sustaining than white bread, but they recognised that the change might expose them to objections from tee inmates, and to criticism from outsiders.
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WELSHPOOL.
WELSHPOOL. TOWN COUNCIL. The Annual Health Report. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Thursday, when the Mayor (Councillor C. T. Pugh) presided. There were also present: Aldermen C. E. Howell, T. R. Morris, W. A. Rogers, and G. D. Harrison, Councillors J. Pryce Jones, A. E. Bond, H. Smith, E. Stockton, E. Wyke, T. Simpson Jones, and R. D. Thomas, with the Town Clerk (Mr E. L. R. Jones), the Medical Officer (Dr Marston), the Surveyor (Mr Snook), and other officials. The Golfa Range. A letter was read from Captain Walker, adjutant to the 5th Vol. Batt. S.W.B., thanking the Town Council for their reply to his letter with regard to the proposed rifle range on the Golfa Hill, and thanking them for their offer of assistance. Sewerage Extension. A communication was read from Mr E. Powell, solicitor, Newtown, asking that the main sewer in Berriew-road be extended to Traethlawn, so that the owners might connect. The MAYOR said he thought there would not be sufficient fall, and he moved that the letter be referred to the Sanitary Committee. This was agreed to. The Telephone System. A letter was read from the sectional engineer of the post office telegraphs enclosing a plan of the proposed position of the poles between the Canal and the White Lion in Berriew-street. The TOWN CLERK said objection had been made to the erection of the poles in gardens, and they wished to have the poles along the side of Berriew-road opposite Oldford-lane. Alderman HOWELL proposed that they refuse to allow the poles to be erected in the main streets. He said the authorities had the power to put their poles on private land. The resolution was seconded and carried. Proposed Museum for Wales. A communication was read from the Town Clerk of Cardiff informing the Council that 94 out of a total of 114 college, county, municipal, and urban district councils in Wales had wholly adopted the memorial to the Government praying that a grant should be made for museum purposes in Wales, and that the question of the location of such a museum should be settled by arbitration by the Government. It had been observed that the Corporation of Welshpool were not agreed as to the most desirable locality for the museum, but having regard to the fact that nearly the whole of the councils in Wales had agreed that the question of the location of such a museum should be settled by arbitration to be instituted by the Government, he had been desired to respectfully ask the Council to be good enough to reconsider the matter as soon as possible with a view to falling into line with the whole of the councils. He hoped the Corporation of Welshpool would be able to do this, as unanimity was greatly to be desired. As he was now in communication with the Government respecting a deputation waiting upon them he should be glad if the Council could find itself able to join the other councils and could arrange for representatives to join in the deputation. Alderman HOWELL said that on the last occasion they had not the information that the Government were to be the arbitrators as to the location of the museum, and now they knew that he should say they might fall in with the other councils in Wales and agree to the establishment of a museum at a place to be decided upsn. He proposed that they concur with the proposal and appoint representatives. Alderman T. R. MORRIS seconded, and the resolution was carried, Alderman Howell and Councillor T. S. Jones being appointed repre- sentatives. Proposed New Burial Ground at CruilsReld. A letter was read from Mr T. Davies, clerk to the Guilsfield Parish Council, enclosing a resolu- tion passed by the Council on December 19th, 1898, respecting the provision of a new burial ground, and enquiring what legal steps should be taken to obtain the sanction of Guilsfield within, as a now burial ground was a matter which affected the whole parish. Alderman HOWELL: Is the parish churchyard about to be closed there ? The MEDICAL OFFICER: It is fall. Alderman HARRISON moved that the letter be referred to the Sanitary Committee. Councillor T. SIMPSON JONES seconded. He said he thought a sub-committee was appointed in 1899 to deal with this matter. He was one of that committee, but they never met. The resolution was carried. The Telephone Agreement. Mr C. S. Denniss wrote stating that the Post- master-General had written to state that he had been advised that the standard form of agreement which the Welshpool Council and other Councils concerned had signed were not suitable in form to the special circumstances of the joint guarantee I in respect cf the telephone ex^cn^icn, and had caused a special form of agreement to be drawn up embodying all that was essential in the standard agreement, but altered in such a form as to be applicable to all the Councils and to the Cambrian Railways Company to be entered into jointly. The Postmaster-General had, therefore, had an engrossment prepared in duplicate, and had requested him to obtain its execution by all the parties. The Postmaster-G eneral remarked In order to simplify matters of account you will notice that the agreement is drafted to take effect on the date on which the guaranteed system of lines is opened for traffic as a whole, and that it will remain in operation for seven years from that date. Thus if the Newtown and Welshpool Exchanges are opened before others, no guarantee account will be kept in respect of the Welshpool and Newtown traffic until the other exchanges named in the agreement are open." Mr Denniss asked that the two engrossments which he enclosed should be sealed in lieu of the former, which he returned. He stated that he had received a letter from the Postmaster-General stating that the engineer hoped that the system up to and including Newtown would be completed towards the end of April, and brought into use. On the motion of Councillor SIMPSON JONES, the seal of the Council was attached to the agreement. Sanitary Committee's Report. The Sanitary Committee met on March 12th. A letter was read from Mr A. J. Collin, engineer of the Cambrian Railways, with reference to the connection which the Company had made of the town water supply with the premises of the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway Company without first obtaining the consent of the Corporation. On the motion of Alderman Howell, seconded by Mr Shuker, it was recommended that a sup- plemental agreement in regard to the use of the water for the purpose of the latter be required from them. A claim by Messrs Haw kins and Co. in respect of the isolation hospital, amounting to X120, was submitted, and it was recommended that a payment of 80 per cent. be made on account. A claim for X5 from Mrs Williams, of Brook- street, with respect to loss sustained by her in the closing of her lodging house and incidental expenses in consequence of the recent small-pox outbreak, was also laid before the committee. On the motion of Councillor J. Pryce Jones, seconded by Alderman Howell, it was recom- mended to pay the same. A letter was read from the General Manager of the Cambrian Railways Company in reply to a complaint as to filth fiow- ing from their cattle landing into the highway near the smithfield, and promising that the matter should receive attention. On the motion of Alderman Howell, seconded by the Mayor, it was recommended that by reason of the highway 11 between the Cross and the Railway Station having been recently metalled and rolled, the carrying out of the Council's recommendation to relay the water main be further postponed, and that a test examination be made, if practicable, of the actual state of the pipes. On consideration of the plumber's report, the old filter was ordered to be cleansed. The report was adopted, with the exception that it was decided to pay the full amount of Messrs Hawkins and Co's account, and not 80 per cent. as recommended. Highways Committee. The Highways Committee met on March 13th. A letter was read from Mr Jones, of the Angel Inn, calling attention to the bad state of the pavement opposite his house, and the committee recommended that the owners be asked whether they were willing to contribute ene-half of the cost of improving the footway if the work was carried out by the Council. A letter was read from the Cambrian Railways Company, and another from Mr Strachan, with reference to the Smithfield, and the committee recommended that they be asked to contribute £15 each towards the cost of repairing the siding. The committee recommended that the Town Clerk commitnicate with Mr W. F. Addie with reference to Cletter- wood-road, and inquire what Lord Powis was willing to contribute towards the repair of the same. Also, that David Davies, a scavenger, be released from further service, and granted a pension of 5s weekly, in recognition of 38 years' service to the Corporation. They also recom- mended that the paving of New-street be carried out provided that the owners contribute half the cost. Alderman HARRISON moved the adoption of the report. In doing so, he said David Davies had been in the service of the Corporation for 38 years-a service that had been of great advantage to the Council. They recognised that he had been a valuable servant, but the time had come when, in the interest of the Council and himself, they should recognise that he needed a little rest, and it would be better that he should accept, as they understood he was willing to do, a pension of 5s a week. The report was adopted, and a letter was read from Mr John Edwards stating that he would contribute X2 towards the cost of repairing the Post Office side of New-street. Report of Markets Committee. The Markets Committee reported having met on February 24th. They made an inspection of the horse boxes in the Smithfield and recommen- ded that the balance of the contractors (Mr T. J. Evans) account be paid in full when the work was satisfactorily completed. The committee also inspected the catchpit, and found that the Llan- fair Railway Company had not carried out their agreement with regard to the same, and the Town Clerk was accordingly requested to ask the Com- pany to eonform to their agreement forthwith. The Committee met agtin on March 7th, when they held a conference with Mr Marshall, of the firm of Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole, auc- tioneers, and after discussing alterations required, Mr Marshall promised to send in an offer in time for the Council meeting. The committee again inspected the horse boxes, and found that there were no wires on the windows as required, and they also found that the troughing- had been badly fixed. They ordered the :oofin,- to be pro- perly bolted and afterwards painted, the brick- work to be put in order and two new iron urinals to be erected. At a further meeting of the Com- mittee on March 12th, a letter was received from Messrs Morris, Marshall and Poole, with reference to the alterations required by them in the Smith- field. A letter was also read from Mr r. S. Pryce asking to be relieved of the land in his occupation on March 25th. The committee recommended that provided a satisfactory tenant be obtained at the same terms the application be granted. The attention of the Surveyor was ordered to be called to the bad state of the sashes of the Town Hall windows and to the troughing over the Court and Council Chamber, and to have the same attended to. Plans were laid before the commit- tee by Mr Alfred Jones and Mr Arthur for new houses in Hall-street and Salop-road respectively, and the committee recommended their approval. They also recommended the acceptance of Messrs Humphrey Jones and Son's tender for the supply of shovels and brooms, and Messrs W. Jones and Son's for bran and oats.—The report of the com- mittee was adopted.—Three tenders were received for the land surrendered by Mr T. S. Pryce, and that of Mr Pugh, Cock Inn, at 10s. was accepted. Finance. The Finance Committee met on March 13th, when bills were passed amounting to 4.5 5s. on the Borough Fund Account, and to XSI 19s. on the Urban Sanitary Account. The Collector's statement showed that he had collected since the last meeting on the General District Rate X166 14s., and on the Inner District Rate £4.J}, and on Water Rate CSO 15s., a total of £ 287 9s. Od. The committee recommended that ratepayers in arrears with their rates be proceeded against. A letter was read from the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway Company asking for time in which to pay the interest due to the Corporation in respect of the loan advanced to the Company, and it was recommended that the application be granted. The monthly summary of bank transactions was read showing credit balances on the Borough Fund Account of £ 194 15s. 4d., and on the Urban Sanitary Account of .£171 6s. 6d. Cheques were ordered to be drawn to meet the year's instal- ments of the repayment of loans and that the money be placed on deposit at the bank. Miscellaneous. On the motion of Councillor BOND, it was decided to insert ground glass in the Corn Ex- change windows.—The following were appointed overseers for the ensuing year Messrs J. Beedles, Wm. Baker, and Josiah Brick.
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The King and the Druids. -
The King and the Druids. The Oswestry Equalised District of Druids Friendly Society, are about to open another Lodgo at Barmouth, and the secretary, Mr E. Morgan Jones, Welshpool, wrote asking the permission of the King to name the Lodge King Edward VII," and he received a reply from the Hime Office sanctioning the same. The following is a copy of the Letter received by the secretary Whitehall, 12th March, 1903, Sir,—With reference to your application for permission to call a lodge of the Order of Druids to be opened at Barmouth on the 20th inst., the King Edward VII" Lodge, I am directed by tiie Secretary of State to apquaint you that His Majesty has no objection to your proposal.—I am, Sir, your obedient servant, C. E. TKOUP.—Mr E. Morgan Jones, 31, Severn-street, Welshpool.
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THE SANITARY CONDITION OF WELSHPOOL. Annual Health Report. At the ordinary meeting of the Welshpool Town Council on Thursday, when the Mayor (Councillor C. T. Pugh) presided, the MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH submitted the following report:- Gentlemen,—I now place before you my annual re- port for the year 1902. 103 deaths and 152 births have been recorded, showing an increase to the borough population of 49, compared with 48 in 1901, and 57 in 1900. Of the 152 births registered 78 were male, and 74 female, giving a birth rate cf 24'8 against 21"2 in 1901, and 24'9 in 1900 and against 24'9 thef average birth rate for the last ten years. 23 in- fants died before attaining the age of 12 months as compared with nine in 1901, 22 in 1900, and 20, the average mortality for the past ten years. The general death rate for 1902 is 16.8. In 1901 it was 13'3 and 16*22 in 1900. The average death rate in the borough for ten years is 16, so that the present death rate is about equal to that of the past decade. The infantile mortality is more than double that of the previous year, and slightly higher than the average of the past ten vears, Nearly half the infant deaths were due to premature birth. Only 14 deaths are recorded be- tween the ages of one yea? and 24, seven of which occurred from tubercular -iiease in some form. One person attained the age of 92, four lived to be 80 years I or age, ana 11 survived tne age or tnree score yeara and ten. Four persons were accidentally killed and one ended life by suicide. A detailed statement of vital statistics in tabular form is attached to this re- port. There was only one death recorded from zymotic disease, that of a man who died from dip- theria in the early part of the year. It was not known how the disease was contracted, and its origin could not be traced, All precautions were taken, and al- though there were young children in the same dwel- ling house the disease did no: spread. ENTERIC FEVER.—Three cases of this disease were notified during the year. The first in January was that of a man who had recently been invalided from South Africa, and had most probably contracted the disease on the passage home, as symptoms of the complaint commenced shortly after he landed in England. There was no further spread from this case. The two other cases occurred at the Gasworks House, one in the month of March and the other in November. At this house there is no supply of drinking water; the only water is that from the Llundy ditch, which undoubtedly is contaminated, and which has been used for washing purposes both at the house in question and also by the men em- ployed by the Gas Company for cleansing their domestic utensils. Although great complaint was made by the tenants of the house in regard to the obnoxious cases of putrefaction caused by the tipping of town refuse in an adjacent pool, I am of opinion ¡ that the disease was contracted in each case from the contaminated water above mentioned, in all proba- bility through the washing of utensils used for domes- tic purposes. I am aware that terms for the proper supply of the town water ID this house have been dis- cussed between the Gas Company and this Sanitary Authority, and I am of strong opinion that the house in question should not be occupied until a supply of potabJe water is obtained, aDd there can be no ques- tion that it is the evident duty of the Gas Company to secure this supply before asking any servant to reside in such a house. WATER SUPPLY AND DJIAINA^E.—During the current year important and substantial work has been carried out at the Black Pool. The serious leakage through the dam of the lower reservoir has now been nearly arrested by the building of solid _4- concrete work, which has prevented the escape of a considerable quantity of water, about 22,000 gallons daily, or nearly equal to one-half the consumption of water required for domestic purposes by the inhabit- ants of the town. There is still a large leakage on the south side of the same embankment, where the dam is of a sbaly nature. This should be taken in hand at an early date, and if the work be properly carried out I feel assured that there would be no fear of a scarcity of water during a prolonged drought. The old filter beds require attention; it is now a con- siderable time since they were cleaned, and in their present state can be of little practical use in helping to filter the water in its passage through them. I wish to call your urgent attention to a very serious pollution of the water supply at the lower reservoir, caused through ths construction of the Llanfair Light Railway. In carrying out this railroad the Company have destroyed the scheme executed by the owner of the Golfa farm to prevent the sewerage from the house and farmyard the Black Pool. The Llanfair Railway Company in their ex- cavations having altered the undulating surface of the land as this point, by making channels and gulleys to protect the line, have caused the sewerage from the Golfa farm to run directly into the lower reser- voir. The late rains have also brought down a large amount of muddy debris, which, flowing into the reservoir, naturally causes much choking of the filter beds. I consider these important matters should receive attention forthwith. The Waterloo sewer has been scraped and repaired, and the work is now being carried out to its junction with the main in Severn-road. As this sewer has but a slight gradient your Inspector has caused to be constructed several manholes at different intervals, whereby the sewer can be periodically scraped and flushed. This system has been carried out in other parts of the town and should be continued throughout that portion of the sewerage system where the gradients are slight, or nearly nil. This work has been n-uch needed for some time, and will prove to be of permanent value. It is satisfactory to note that an isolated portion of land has been procured for depositing the town refuse, and that the nuisance at the Old Eriekyard on the Severn- road has been successfully dealt with. The present system of ashpits or bins for depositing house refuse should bo abolished. The large accumulation of decaying and offensive materials in many of the backyards and passages are objectionable, and I strongly urge that the box system be introduced. WORKING CLASS DWELLINGS.—It is my duty to remind you that although some slight improvements have been made in the insanitary dwellings to which I have frequently called attention, I see but little betterment effected in Clifton-strect, Mount Pleasant, and Puzzle-square. Upon my recommendation your authority contemplated purchasing this last locality, but up to the present time this has not been accom- plished, although I believe tbe owners of the property I on-, are willing to come to reasonable terms. Owing to a serious outbreak of small-pox in a neighbouring town at the latter end of the year I urged this Sanitary Authority to carry into effect the erection of an isola- tion hospital on a suitable site. On 31st December plans of same were approved of, and directions given for the immediate erection of the building. The com- pletion of the isolation hospital and the recent case of small-pox will form a portion of next year's report. Improvements in regard to paving and channelling have been carried out, and the much needed footway opposite the new houses in Berriew-road has now been accomplished by the County Council. Some portions of the streets are also much improved by the use of better macadam than that formerly used. The cross- ing at the foot of the Red Bank needs attention, as does the footway in Union-street. A suitable portion of land has been acquired to form an extension of burial ground to St. Mary's Church, as little space now remains in the old graveyard. The same is much needed at Guilsfield, where the present ground is fully occupied. I trust that a recreation ground, a long- felt want, will be acquired at nj distant period. I have the honour to be gentlemen, Your faithful servant, Welshpool, FRANCIS E. MARSTON, 10th March, 1903. Alderman HOWELL proposed that the report be referred to the Sanitary Committee for con- sideration and report, and that the heartiest thanks of the Council be accorded Dr Marston. He said that with reference to the purchase of the insanitary dwellings in Puzzle-square, the doctor had said that reasonable terms had been offered the Council, but the question was what were reasonable terms ? He considered the terms offered onerous. The committee which had been appointed would meet the owner Mrs Pritchard as soon as possible, and attempt to effect the purchase of the property. Alderman ROGERS seconded the resolution. Alderman MORRIS expressed the opinion that it was the duty of the Council to extend the water main within reasonable distance of the Gas Company's property. The MAYOR replied that the Gas Company was a rich company, and should make a fair offer to the Council. The Council would give them every assistance in reason, but would not do all the work. Alderman MORRIS We should take it nearer their house. The MAYOR: Let them make us a better offer first. The resolution was carried.
GLEANINGS FROM FAR AND NEAR.
GLEANINGS FROM FAR AND NEAR. Death of Mr E. Peel, Brynypys. By the demise of this gentleman, which took place on Tuesday afternoon, a well-known figure in Montgomeryshire is removed. A few weeks ago the deceased gentleman, in company cf Miss Peel and Miss Williams-Wynn, daughter of Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, Bart., C.B., went for a tour on the continent. At Lucerne, Mr Peel had the misfortune to be seized with pneumonia, to which he succumbed. Premier and Magistrates. The Prime Minister, replying to a deputation from the Beer and Wine Trades National Defence League regarding recent magisterial decisions relating to the cancellation f licenser, observed that it was erroneous to suppose that the present condition of affairs was the result of the bill of last year. If that measure had contained any provision for compensation it would never have passed. He recognised that a 4prerp and very unjust strain had been put upon the liquor trade. The sudden and rapid change of policy upon the part of many licensing benches was regrettable. The action of the magistrates was likely to result in what was little short of confiscation of property, and it was impossible that the Government could ) remain indifferent. The Rye Election: Great Victory Mr Crooks' magnificent victory at Woolwich has been followed by a not less remarkable result in the Rye Division of Sussex. Dr Hutchinson, the Liberal candidate, has been returned by a majority of 534. The Tory majority in lIOO was 2,489, so that Dr Hutchinson's victory is one of the most remarkable in the glorious chain of Liberal successes. The figures cis Tuesday were as follows:— Dr Hutchinson (L.) 4.910 Mr Boyle (C.). 4,b76 Majority 534 The Liberal Fight at Chertsey. Mr H. H. Longman, J.P., the Liberal candidate has begun his campaign at Chertsey with much spirit. His address places opposition to the Education Act as his main point against the Government. The Conservative candidate is Mr Fyler, who, like Mr Longman, lives at Windles- liam. The polling day has been fixed for Thursday next. Emigration to Canada. In connection with his itinerary of the chief agricultural centres of South Wales and the West of England, Mr A. Stewart, of Moosomin, North- west Territories, Canada, one cf the delegates appointed by the Canadian Government, has already visited the counties of Cardigan, Pem- broke, Carmarthen, and Glamorgan, and has been instrumental in securing nearly 300 intending emigrants. Death of Mr W. S. Caine, X.P. Mr v. S. Caine, M.P. for the Cambornel, Division of Cornwall, died of heart disease at his residence in Westminster on Tuesday. Mr Caine, who was within a few days of his sixty-first birthday, had recently returned from a voyage to South America, undertaken for the benefit' of his health, but his condition since his return had not been satisfactory, and a few days since the heart trouble from which he had suffered for some time became dangerous. Mr Caine's death removes an eminent Temperance reformer and an earnest Christian worker. One of his daughters is mar- ried to Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., a second is the wife of Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., aDd a third, herself a qualified medical practitioner, is married to a. doctor. Successor to Dean Howell. The appointment by Bishop Owen • r Chancellor Smith to the Deanery of St. David's will give satisfaction to the moderate Evangelicals, whom the new Dean well represents. For many years he was vicar of Swansea, and, though not prominent as an ecclesiastical controversialist, was distinguished as a successful organiser. He was also an active temperance worker. He is well known at St. David's, having held for some years the position of Chancellor of the Cathedral Church. Two years ago a son of his was drowned off St. David's Head—a misfortune which elicited much sympathy for him in the locality. The only drawback to the appointment is his ignorance cf the Welsh language. Both by the pre-Reforma- tion canon law and the Act of Uniformity, it is clear that a Cathedral dignitary in a place like St. David's, where Welsh is commonly spoken, ought to be acquainted with that tongue. And apart from this, it seems hard, in the most interesting and historical of all Welsh church buildings, that the head thereui should not, be able to conduct the services in the native language. The policy of the Welsh episcopate hris, however, been for centuries to Anglicise the Welsh cathedrals.
=I KERRY. i
= KERRY. BETHANY CHAPEL.—On Friday evening week a pleasant evening was spen- fin 1 -.I,- session in connection with the Congregational Christian Endeavour Society. A large number of members and children sat down to a splendid tea, presided over by Misses Nellie and Fanny White, Goitre Villa, and Misses Emily and Alice Pryce, Manllwyd, assisted by a willing band of helpers, among whom were Mrs Stephen Joseph, Mrs Hugh Jones, Mrs Cound, and :lire Kirkham. Aftea tea the Rev. G. Griffith presided over an enthusiastic meeting, the programme of which was at follows: Recitation, Miss Kirkham; solo, Miss Fanny White; recitation, Edith Kinsey; address on Joseph," Charles Kirkham; solo, Emily Kirkham recitation, Miss Springhall; solo, My Fred Watkins; address by Mr William Lewis, The Gate; recitation, Muriel Pryce, Manllwyd address, R. Jones, Bryntirion recita- tion, Mary Kinsey; solo, Miss Fanny White; address, Mr Stephen Joseph; recitation, Miss Powell; solo, Miss Kirkham; recitation, Miss Austin. A hearty vote of thanks to all who helped proposed by Mr Stephen Joseph, and seconded by Mr Owen Kinsey, brought a most successful meeting to an end.
LLANDYSSIL.
LLANDYSSIL. CONFIRMATION.—On Tuesday last, at 5 p.m., the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph held a confirmation service in the parish church of St. Tyssil. The church was decked as for a festival, four vases of choiee white flowers being placed upon the altar, and the Lenten hangings replaced by those used on high festivals. There were 28 candidates. The females, having been veiled in the school- room, walked in procession to the church, while the males took up their position in the south of the nave as they arrived. A full choir was present, and having robed in the school, proceeded to the church accompanied by the Rector, the Rev J. P. Morgan. At the church door they were joined by the Bishop, and entered the church singing the hymn, "Come, Thou Holy Spirit, come." The preface was read by the Rector, the Bishop standing beside the Glastonbury chair placed for his use near the chancel steps. The confirmees were then presented to the Bishop two at a time, five surpliced choristers being the first to receive the sacred rite. The Bishop then proceeded with the concluding part of the service. Hymn 349, My God, accept my heart this day" was followed by the Bishop's address to the candidates upon the Love of God," during which he gave them some good advice. After the singing of the hymn Soldiers of Christ arise the service was concluded by the blessing pro- nounced by the Bishop. As it is fourteen years since a confirmation was held in the church (Liandyssil candidates going to Berriew) the visit cf the Bishop of the Diocese was warmly wel- comed. The service was at once devout, orderly, and impressive. After service the candidates, I choir, and ringers were entertained to tea in the school. The ringers gave a capital peal both I' before and after the service. The Bishop was accompanied by Mrs Edwards.
. The late Mr. James Martin,…
The late Mr. James Martin, Kerry. For half-a-century one name at Kerry stood out esteemed for the integrity of its owner, and always mentioned with affection for the over- flowing sympathy that ever welled from instinc- tive all round charity—the name of James Martin. The passing of this good man last week within a few days of his completing ninety years of a well-lived life will marli a distinct break in Kerry memories. Born in Dumfriesshire, Mr Martin migrated when a young man (a joiner) to Liver- pool. He scon gained the confidence of Mr Walker, a builder in extensive business, and wtuem his employer took th6 contract for the erection 06 Leighton Hall, Welshpool, Mr Martin "MM entrusted with the supervision of the laggn- number of joiners engaged on this important work. Here he won the esteem of the late M. John Nay lor, who promoted him to the Brynllywarch, and for fifty years Mr MartinJia* remained on the property, respected and belo by all. Anxious especially for the well-being"o§ the artisan class in November, 1871, he originated the Kerry Tontine," a society which has done so much to promote thrift in the parish and neigh- bourhood, and one of Mr Martin's proudest titles was that of Father of the Tontine." For mszty years treasurer, he succeeded Mr Leyland sm President, and this office he held till the day oft his death. In 18SH. after a narinel-af caused by over-strain, Mr Martin retired from^ha agency, when he was entertained at a public dinner, and was presented with his portrait-- oils, a purse of gold, and a beautifully iliuminafe* address, which reads as follows :— We, your friends and neighbours, take the oppor- tunity of your resigning the agency of the Lei^hCbn, Garthmyl, and Brynliywareb estates of John Naylor Esq.. to express our sincere esteem for yourself, an< £ our high apprecia.tion of the manner in which for 35 years you have combined the faithful discharge of your duties with oourteonsness and consideration for all with whom you have been associated. EvAry object for religious and social improvement air jjagsfc. us has elicited your generoua and active support. Your encoiirageme-rt of thrift among the working- classes is testified by the establishment of the Kerry Tontine and Friendly Society, and its prosperity isr due to your attention to its interest as honorary treasurer. At the request cf the late and present vicars you have been churchwarden for fifteen years, during which period the satisfactory restoration o& the Parish Church is greatly attributable to your valuable superintendence. In recognition of these and many other benefit" constantly and cheerfnHV rendered, we ask you to accept this address viitia your portrait and a purse of money, as the hearty gifts of friends, who wish you a long and happy enjoyment of the retirement you so richly deserve,. and who devoutly pray that God s blessing may attend you here and hereafter. Signed, on behalf of the subscribers (255), LATVTON L. MOORE, August 1st, 1583. Chairman, The long and happy eventide so sincerely wished by his many friends was vouchsafed him, and in his quiet retirsment at Springfield, amongst surroundings he loved so well, his company was courted by a large circle of admirers and associates, who learned from the old gentleman much ofc importance relating to the Parish, and enjoyed the conversation of a well-stored mind. Apart: from the infirmities of old age Mr Martin was'in. full possession of all his faculties up to the enflf, and his marvellous -memory was the delight offtUt who came in contact with him. His later years were cheered by the constant attention of his faithful friends and neighbours, Mr and "VTrie Mackay and family, with whom he rejoiced to be able to converse in the old mother tongue. His familiar figure will be much missed throughout Montgomeryshire, where he was universally esteemed. The funeral took place on Monday, when nearly a hundred mourners joined in the procession. Besides fellow-parishioners there were present— Rev 0. A. Nares, vicar of Llandysilio, Mr Alfred Brown, Leighton (representing Mr Naylor), Mr Lawton Moore, Brampton Brian, Mr C. S. Prym, Montgomery, Mr Roberts, Welshpool, Mr Halford, Mr Lambert, Mr Davies, builder, Mr J. H. Jones. Newtown, Mr Morgan, Babaillon, Mr J. Miller and Mr C. Stephens, Abermule, Mr Hole, Pool Quay, Mr John Eiton and Mr Tom Davies, Leighton. The service at Kerry was taken by the Vicar, the Rev T. Phillips. The Organist, Mr Johnson, played a solemn voluntary as the remains were borne into the church, aixf the Dead March" ns they were carried out. The Choir chanted the 90th Psalm, and also sanff Now the labourer's task is o'er." Beautiful wreaths were sent by Mrs Naylor, Leighton Hall, Mr John Naylor, Mr and Mrs Brown, Leighton, .Mr C. S. Pryce, Montgomery, Mr and Mrs Rogers, Liverpool, Mr and Mrs Mackay, and the of the Kerry Tontine Society.
WELSHPOOL BOROUGH SESSIONS.1
WELSHPOOL BOROUGH SESSIONS.1 Assault on the Police. TUESDAY.—Before the Mayor (Mr C. T. Pagh), Lieut.-Col. Twyford, Messrs D. P. Owen, T. R. Morris, Maurice Jehu, and Chas. E. Howell. Drunk in Charge of a Horse. George Trow, Cefn, Castle Caereinion, was charged with having been drunk while in charge -of a horse, by P.C. Pugh, who saw him riding the animal while in a highly intoxicated state in Castle Caereinion on the 26th February. The constable with some difficulty unhorsed him and took charge of the animal.-Fined 5s., including -costs. Black Lister No. 2. Thomas Williams, Union-street, was charged with the offence of drunkenness.—P.S. Poole said that on Saturday, the 31st January, he saw the defendant in a drunken condition first in High- street and afterwards in Hall-street. D.C.C. Williams pointed out that this was defendant's fourth offence within twelve months, and asked that he should be placed upon the Black List.— Mr D. P. Owen said this could not be done, be- .cause the Act did not come into force until the 1st January.—Mr Williams contended that the Act ruled within twelve months," whether that period commenced before January 1st or not.- P.C. Williams then gave evidence as to seeing the defendant very drunk in Brook-street on the 9th February.—He was fined 7s. 6d. for each offence and placed on the Black List. Application. Mr Yearsley applied for the temporary transfer of the licence of the Red Lion Inn from Mr Thomas to Mr John Pryce till April 14th, when the usual application would be made for the per- manent transfer.—It was granted, as was also the temporary transfer of the licence of the Buck Inn from Mr George Evans to Mr William Evans, West Felton, the police offering no objection in .either case. Assaulting the Police. Charles Gambell and David Evans, both of Clifton-street, were brought up in custody to answer the above charge.—P.C. George said that on the night of the 14th he observed the defen- dants coming down the Quarry with some wood. He asked them their names, with the result that Gambell said he was Thomas Jones," and Evans Tefused to say what appellation he bore. Appar- ently both laboured under a sense of guilt, for they asked to be excused "for once." Witness told them he could not, with a full realisation of the inflexibility of the law. Finding persuasion of no use the defendants then took the constable by the neck and threw him down, and moreover Evans kicked him twice while he was in that position.—P.S. Poole said he had received com- plaints from Mr Strauchan of the large quantity of wood which was taken from the Quarry, and with the object of watching for the culprits had placed a constable there clad in civilian attire.— Evans was sentenced to 21 days without the option of a fine, and Gambell had imposed upon him a penalty of I Os.
FORDEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
FORDEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held on Wednesday, when Mr W. Pritchard (chairman) presided. There were also present- Mr James Whitaker (vice-chairman), Lieut.-Col. Twyford, Messrs E. R. Owen, F. Langford, W. M. Bennett, S. Miller, S. D. Price-Davies, E. R. James, E. Davies, R. Jones, J. Pryce Jones, T. Hotchkiss, J. Whettal, E. L. Tudor, J. E. Wilkes, J. Overton, E. Morgan Jones, W. Humphreys, A. E. Bond, and J. Humphreys; with the Clerk (Mr C. S. Pryce), and the Assistant Clerk (Mr J. E. Tomley). Statistics. Fiist week: Number in House, 85, against 80 in corresponding week of last year; vagrants relieved, 86, against 74; out-door relief adminis- tered, .£29 11s 7d to 205, against .£23 15s 6d to 175. Second week: Number in House, 81-, against 80; vagrants relieved, 86, against 85; out-door relief, £23 16s 6d to 204, against X20 16s 6d to 172. A Misjudged Tramp. The CLERK read a letter received from the Local Government Board, enclosing a <3Ommunication received by them from the Oswestry Corporation with regard to a tramp who had arrived there on January 2Sth, and was found to be infected with small-pox. He had stated that on the night of January 25th he had been an inmate of Forden Workhouse, and feeling unwell on the following morning had asked to see a doctor, and refused to perform his task, with the result that he was taken before a magistrate at Welshpool and discharged, there being no evi- dence against him. The Local Government Board asked for an explanation of this from the Guardians. A letter from the Master (Mr Downes), written to the Guardians in reference to the case, ex- plained that on the morning in question four tramps had refused to do their work. On being threatened that they would be taken before a magistrate if they refused, three of them had done the work, but the fourth had held out and been dealt with as before stated. He (the Master) had not thought there was anything wrong with the man, but that he was simply trying to escape the work. The CLERK pointed out that at a meeting held since the incident had occurred, the Master had been instructed to send for a doctor if any inmate wished to see one. The MASTER stated that he wanted some tailoring done in the House, and had had a chance of employing a tramp who could do the work, but Dr Kirk would not sanction his associating with the other inmates owing to the prevalence of small-pox, and the consequent fear that the man might be infected. Mr Downes, therefore, asked permission to get another tailor to, do the work. It was decided that the medical officer should be asked to examine the tailor tramp, so that if he was free from infection he might be employed. Half-yearly Estimates. The CLERK stated that the estimates for the next half-year amounted to X2,951, as against £ 2,972 for the corresponding half last year, while the credits from grants under the Agricultural Rates Act, etc., amounted to .£638, which left a total to be raised of X2,313, as against £ 2,570 last year. The rate would amount to 11 id, which was composed as follows:—Union rate 3|d, county rate o^d, education rate 2 id. The rate last year was 9d, and he explained that the increase was nearly altogether due to the education rate. Contracts. The tenders of the following were accepted for the half-yearly supply to the House:—Drapery, T. R. Jones, Welshpool; boots and shoes, Edwin Wilcox, Marton groceries, John Jones and Sons, Welshpool; hops, John Jones and Sons; coffins, J. Evans, Llegodig, Abermule; brooms and brushes, R. H. Bunner, Montgomery; oil, Jones Bros, Newtown; butchers' meat, E. T. Davies, Montgomery; coal, J. and M. Morris, Welshpool, and William Morgan, Forden; flour, Thomas Gittins, Welshpool. Maintenance of Children. A communication from the Bristol Union con- taining a memorial drawn up by them for the amendment of the law with regard to the main- tenance of children by parents, whereby surer means could be taken for enforcing payment, was adopted.
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