The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

LLANSANTFFRAID. SHEEP WORRYING.—Mr Gittins, of the Foel, has been very unfortunate in having some of his lambs worried by a dog or dogs. Four dead lambs were found on Friday, and in another case the dog had carried the lamb away, and, curionsly enough, buried it in the new burial ground, where it was found on Monday. It would be wise to establish an order for the chaining up of dogs after sunset in Montgomeryshire, as is done in many other counties. THE WESLEYAN YOUNG MEN'S ASSOCIATION.—

CAERSWS- SPECIAL MISSION SERVICES are being held in the Wesleyan Chapel by Messrs Nor well and Austin, and will be continued for some time. FAIR.—The fair was held in the Ancient City on Friday. There was a small supply of cattle, but the prices ruled very high. A large number of buyers were present. OBITUARY.—It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death of Mrs Jane Morgans, wife of Mr John Morgans, formerly of Cefncaled, Kerry, which took place on Wednesday. Much sympathy is expressed with the bereaved husband. BIBLE SOCIETL-On Sunday week a meeting of the above was held at the C.M. Chapel. The Rev. D. C. Edwards, M.A., was the deputation and he gave an interesting account of his recent visit to Italy. The meeting was largely attended and Mr Richard Jones, Pendinas, presided. ILANTERN LECTURE.—On Friday evening at the Wesleyan Chapel, a lantern lecture on General Gordon," was given by Rev. Ernest Jones, Mont- gomery. The lantern was ably manipulated by Mr Carter, Montgomery, and the pictures thrown on the screen were exceedingly fine. THE PRINCIPLES OF NONCONFORMITY.—Upon this subject the Rev. D. A. Evans, delivered a stirring lecture at the Baptist Chapel on Wed- nesday evening. There was a fairly large audience and the lecturer's fine address was much enjoyed. At the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Evans on the motion of Mr George, seconded by Mr T. Wilson, and supported by Messrs T. Rowlands and Richard Jones. We are pleased to learn that the Rev. gentleman contemplates giving other lectures bearing on the subject at some future date.

WELSHPOOL. To LADII:S.-They say ladies are curious, but many men will read this and find that the best ] place for paints, varnishes, wall colorings, brooms 1 and brushes c-f every description is Humphrey Jones and Son, Hall-street. ( Advt. i MR. C. H. GWYNNE, newsagent, Broad-street, < Welshpool, has been appointed our district agent, and all orders for copies of the Express should < be addressed to him. Advertisement orders and all other communications should be forwarded to our district representative,—Mr E. O. Morgan, 10, Gungrog-road, Welshpool. EFFICIENT VACCINATION.—Dr E. D. Thomas (Public Vaccinator for the district of Guilsfield) has been awarded the special grant for efficient vaccination by the Local Government Board. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR. —There was a large attendance at the weekly meeting of the above Society on Monday evening, when the Rev A. Smith (pastor) presided, and an excellent programme was rendered. NEV.- STREET CHURCH.—A missionary service ) was held at the English Congregational Church yesterday (Sunday) morning, when an excellent sermon was preached by Mr Jonathan Evans, U.C.W.. Bangor. A collection was taken in aid of the mission funds. V AGRANCY.-On Tuesday, Henry Collins, Swansea, was brought up before Mr D. P. Owen, charged with having been begging on the previous day in Berriew-street. Evidence was given by P.C. Pugh, and the defendant was sent i to prison for 14 days with hard labour. TT-7 CO-O?E?.ATIVE MOVEMENT.—The premises of the Welshpool and District Co-operative Society, Ltd., were opened on Saturday, and the business done augurs well for the prosperity of the movement. There are 75 members, and over 100 iM shares have been taken, 95 of which have been paid up. I.O.G.T.—An open session was held in the Templar Hall on Wednesday evening in connection with the "Home of Welcome" Lodge, the pro- gramme being provided by the members of the "Vyrnwy" Lodge, Llansantffraid. Mr D. Pryce Jones, C.T.. presided. The programme was an excellent one, and was much appreciated by the large audience. Solos, recitations, tries, glees, etc., were contributed by the following members: Miss L. Jones, Miss B. Jones, Miss Lalla Davies, Messrs C. Tudor, H. Evans, J. M. Jones, J. Davies, R. Davies, J. Cadwalladr, J. Owen, and H. Drury. The Chairman and Mr John Davies delivered practical addresses. Miss May Humphreys proved an efficient accompanist. On the motion of Mr J. T. Williams, seconded by Mr N. D. T. Watkin, a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the visitors, who were subsequently entertained to supper by the ladies connected with the Lodge. At the close of the meeting several new members were enrolled.—On Tuesday evening an enjoyable meeting was held under the auspices of the United Lodge, when Mr W. A. Jones, P.D.C.T.. presided. An able address was delivered by Mr Crabtree (Manchester), which was followed by an enjoyable miscellaneous programme, to which the following contributed: Miss Ethel Evans (Bron- wylfa), Master R. Pryce (Bryntirion), Miss Jennie Jones. Miss Florrie Collins, Miss Jennie Davies, Miss Maude Williams, Messrs Jones, W. Humphreys, and Crabtree. The accompanist was Mr Alf. Jones. At the close 12 new members were enrolled. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF EECKASITES.— On Thursday evening a new Juvenile Tent in con- nection with the Mid Wales District of the Order of Rechabites was instituted in the Templar Hall, Welshpool, by Mr David Hamer, D.A.S.J.T. (Newtown), assisted by the following officers of the local adult tent: Messrs E. C. Bishop, C.R., J. L. Evans, D.R., J. I. Rees, C.S., Alfred Jones, P.C.R., A. Bishop, G., and Edward Jcnes, Dist. C.R. At the close Mr Hamer warmly congratu- lated the members upon their activity, and wished them every success in the work.—A very succesful public meeting was subsequently held, when Mr E. C. Bishop, C.R., presided. Excellent addresses were given by the Chairman, Mr David Jones, J.P. (treas. of the local branch), Mr Crabtree, Mr E. Jones, and Mr D. J. Jones. Solos were rendered by Miss Ruby Rees (Guilafield), Miss Alice Jones, Mr Alfred Jones, and Mr Jones (Oswestry), and gramophone selections were given by Mr Bishop. The various items were loudly applauded, the singing of Miss Ruby Rees specially captivating the audience. Mr Alfred Jones ably performed the duties of accompanist. The District Chief Ruler (Mr E. Jones) in his address gave some interesting statistics and comparisons. He mentioned that in the Welsh district alone the Rechabites numbered 33,631, and the funds amounted to £ 120,723. The annual income of the Order was .£350,000, and the capital If millions sterling, while the total membership of the Order was 355,000. In each of the last 16 years the Rechabites had opened more new branches than any other friendly society, and they were increasing by leaps and bounds. Death had recently removed two notable workers—the late Archbishop of Canterbury and Mr W. S. Caine, M.P,,—both of whom had been Rechabites for over 20 years. During the week, however, the Dean of Durham and Father Hayes, the famous Irish orator and successor to Father Matthew, had been initiated into the order at Jarrow. The speaker earnestly appealed for the support of parents and especially of temperance people.— The proceedings closed with the usual votes of thanks. The audience was a large one, the hall being crowded to its utmost capacity.

WENTNOR. IMPORTANT SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY.—On Tuesday last Messrs Morris, Marshall, and Poole couducted a very sucessful sale at the Crown Inn, Wentnor, by order of the representatives of the late Mr. Richard Medlicott. Great interest was taken locally in the sale, which was held in the malthouse attached to the inn, the company being so large that it was impossible to conduct the business in the house. The property was offered in twelve lots, and all were sold, in most instances the competition being very keen. Lot 1 comprised the homestead and 66 acres of arable and pasture land. This lot, after a strong competition with Mr. Thomas Morris, was purchased by Mr. R. E. E. Clarke, solicitor, for .£1,900. Lot 2, an allot- ment of 78 acres on Longmynd, fell to the bid of the same gentleman at .£300. The other lots sold as follows :—3, cottage and garden in the village, bought by the tenant at .£105; 4, a meadow (1] acres), purchased by Mr. Clarke at .£60; 5, an al- lotment on Prolley Moor, .£120, to Mr. Crumpton ü, three fields of rough pasture land, ,£1,00 to Me. John Jones; 7, an excellent field of arable land (11 acres), Mr H. W. Weyman, solicitor, for Mr Edwards, .£500; 8, a cottage holding and 14 acres of pasture, went to Mr Edwin Jones, Onibury, for .£450; 9, three small fields, near the village, con- taining 4t acres of pasture land, made .£500, to Mrs Bolton; 10, three pasture fields, near Ash- grove, .£340, to Mr Wilkes; 11, field of pasture land near Crifton, .£170, to Mr Edwards 12, cot- tage and three acres of land, on Prolley Moor, went to Mr Littlehales for .£160. The total amount realised was .£4,705, and the result was eminently satisfactory. The sale was conducted by Mr Marshall, and Messrs Henry Wade and Son, of Shrewsbury, were the solicitors, acting for the vendors.

Suicide of Sir Hector Macdonald. General Hector Macdonald committed suicide on Wednesday at the Hotel Regina in Paris. About two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, when one of the attendants came to prepare the room occupied by Sir Hector Macdonald, he found the general lying on the ground, his head resting against the dressing-table, with a revolver wound in his temple. On the table were two short notes I in English. It is stated that they have no con- nection whatever with the suicide. A Colombo correspondent reported that very grave charges had been made against Sir Hector Macdonald, who commanded the troops in Ceylon. The offences of which he was accused, did not come within the scope of the criminal law of the Colony, and when the charges were first brought the general came to London to consult his friends and his official superiors. He then left for Paris, I enroute (as was supposed) for Ceylon.

WESLEYAN CHURCH. I NEWTOWN. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY SERVICES WILL BE HELD On Sunday, June 21st. THE MODERN SCHOOL, OSWESTRY. MR. E. J. BUNNETT, M.A. (Cambridge Mathematical Honouis), Late Head Master of the Newto wn Grammar Schoo Assisted by a Competent Staff of Resident ano Visiting Masters. Pupils prepared for University and 2rofessionsC Exams., or Commercial Life. A Sound Education on Modern Principles BOARDERS assured of a Comfortable Home. Preparatory Department foi little Boys. Prospectus and Terms on Application. tlis WILLIAM HUGHES Cheese & Bacon Factor, Provision Merchant, POOL ROAD AND MARKET HALL, NEWTOWN. Markets attended as follows :-Monday, W elshpool; Tuesday, Newtown; Thursday, Montgomery Saturday, Llanidloes and Newtown. Price list 011 application. K160 TRY J WILLIAMS' NOTEJ) PORK PIES JL AND SAUSAGES, BRIDGE END STORES NEWTOWN CHANGE OF ADDRESS. GIFFORD CANT, Begs to announce that he has REMOVED to more convenient Premises at 14, BROAD STREET, WELSHPOOL. EXGLISH or AMERICAN TEETa TEETH All Fees Shades and Moderate Sizes. Fit Guaran Will never eed. Stump change need not be colour. extracted. Can be set in Gold, Platinum, Ebonite, Vulcanite or (in suitable cases) without plates. Attendance Daily, 9 to 7, at above Address. LLANFAIR (Next door to Bank) on FAIR DAY, DAVID HAMER, COAL AND LIME MERCHANT, NEWTOWN, BEGS respectfully to inform the public that he has Always in Stock a Good Supply of the BEST COALS to be obtained in the Cannock, North Stafford, North Wales, and Hanwood Districts, which he is prepared to Sell at the LOWEST TRADE PRICES, and in Truck Loads to any Station. Albert's BASIC SLAG, of the highest guar- antee, Goulding's SUPERPHOSPHATE and BONE COMPOUND, PHOSPHO GUANO, KAINIT, and NITRATE of SODA; Chubb's LIME always in Stock. BLACKSMITH'S FUEL a Speciality. AGRICULTURAL SALT kept in Stock during April. ENGLISH YEAST! ENGLISH YEAST! Safe and other Brands. Fresh Daily. Shops supplied at lowest prices. EVAN BEBB, 0-1 Confectioner, NEWTOWN, E. G. MORGAN, FISH, GAME, AND FRUIT MERCHANT 7, Broad Street, Newtown. FRESH AND DRIED FISH At Lowest Market Prices and Best of Quality Memorial Wreaths & Crosses at Shortest Notice. Price List of Flowers, etc., on application. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO ————————————————————————————

irts, l&arrtages, g)eat!)S DEATHS. HUMPHREYS.—March 24th, Edward Humphreys, late of Guilsfield, aged 63 years. WEAVER—March 21st, John Weaver, Garden Cottage, Montgomery, aged 78 years. PUC.El.-March 21st, John Pugh, Glyn Factory, aged 32 years. DAKiN.-Mareb, 26th, Albert Cleaveland Dakin, son of John Dakin, Foundry-terrace, Llanidloes, aged 16 years. MOORE.-March 20th, at 26, Woodville-road, Ealing, W., Edward James Moore, M. Inst. C.E., late chief engineer, P.W.D. India, son of the late John Moore, Glanmeheli, Kerry, Mont- gomeryshire, aged 56 years. MARRIAGE. SCIiOFI.ELD-MORRIS. -March 9th, at the Church ef the Transfiguration, New York, U.S.A., by the Rev. G. C. Houghton, D.D., John, son of James Gregson Schofield, West View, Farnley, Leeds, to Rebecca, daughter of the late Richard Morris, Canal Cottage, Newtown, N.W.

I ABREAST OF THE TIMES! ———————— r J CYCLE DEPOT, 1903 1903 NEWTOWN. Riding and Driving Taught Free to Purchasers. 1 CLEMENT W. NORTON IS NOW IN A POSITION TO SUPPLY CYCLES, WITH PLATED RIMS, FREE WHEEL AND BRAKES, 1 FroDJ. MS to MOO. MOTOR CYCLES FROM £ 35 to £ 60. OLD CYCLES REPLATED AND RE-ENAMELLED AT LOW PRICES. ALL REPAIRS DONE BY SKILLED MECHANICS. 1 (Official First Grade Repairer to the Cyclist Touring Club). WRITE FOR LISTS OF THE FOLLOWING WELL-KNOWN MAKES j Raleighs, Royal Enfields, Premiers, < Centaurs, New Hudsons, James, j Singers, Excelsior, Swifts, &c., &c., &c. I NOTE THE ONLY ADDRESS:— J CLEMENT W. NORTON, i BROAD STREET, NEWTOWN. FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING! On the Premises BY EXPERIENCED HANDS. PERFECT FIT Guaranteed.—Moderate Charges. THE LATEST NOVELTIES In all Departments, always in Stock. R. AND S. MORGAN, GENERAL & FANCY DRAPERS, I 13, Short Bridge, NEWTOWN. INSURE IN-FOAL MARES WITH THE Imperial Accident, Live Stock And General Insurance Co., Ltd- Established 1S78. IN-FOAL HEAD OFFICE: 17, Pall Mall East, London, SW The IMPERIAL offers greatest M A P FQ Benefits at Lowest Rates. Full Market Value Insurable. FOALS Insurable until 31st Dec. instead of one month only. Double Amount payable for foal and after three months (new classes). FULL AMOUNT PAID FOR FOAL if Cast. riA r « STALLIONS INSURED from FOALS. 61)61 cenfc* Claims Paid, £ 250,000. Prospectuses, &c., forwarded post free. B. S. ESSEX, Manager. Agent-E. H. FARMER, 37, Broadptreet, Welshpool. "MERRY DUKE" (7555), Owner-Sir James Joicey, Bart., M.P. Foaled, 1899. Colour, Dark Chestnut. Stands 15 hands J inch. Breeder—Sir Walter Gilbey, Bart. Sire, Royal Danegelt" (5785). g.s. "Danegelt" (174). Dam "Royal Duchess" (9438). A limited number of nominations on application to either W. SCOTT OWEN, Cefngwifed, Newtown, OR R. REESE, Wain, Bettws. l'ee,-£2 2. O. MERRY DUKE" won the First Prize at the Hackney Show, London, as a three-year-old in 1902. Y265 TO Breeders of High-class Hackney Horses. THE HACKNEY STALLION, PRINCE RATTLER (6512), Colour, Dark Chestnut. Height, 15.2 h.h. SIRE: Danegelt 174. DAM: 499 Princess. Will Serve Mares this Season at X3 3s. each. Tenant Farmers, £ 2 2s., and 2s. 6d. the Groom. Pedigree: Danegelt 174 by Denmark 177, by Sir Charles 768, by Performer 550, by Phenomenon 573. Dam: 257 Nellie by St. Giles, by Wildfire 867, by Wildfire 865. 499 Princess by Lord Derby II 417. by Lord Derby 415, by Performer 549, by Atlas 892. Dam: 93 Elam's mare, by Tom Thumb 830, by Shakespeare 698. "PRINCE RATTLER" IS THE WINNER OF MANY PRIZES, amongst which are the following:— 1897-4th, H.H.S., London, 1898-3rd, 11 1898—1st, East Grinstead. 1901-2nd, Cambridgeshire Agricl. Society. 1903-4th, H.H.S., London. # HE IS ALSO the SIRE OF MANY WINNERS amongst which may be mentioned :-14579 Middleton Bohemian, which won in 1901: 1st Doncaster, 1st and Champion Peterboro, 1st and Champion, Haywards Heath, 1st and Champion, Cardiff, and in 1902, 3rd, H.H.S Loudon. 499 Princess, dam of Prince Rattler, is the Winner of over 400 Prizes. She is own sister to the noted mare Brunnette 49. Prince Rattler is own brother to Prince Crompton 6510, who won in 1897, 3rd in London, and Reserve for Challenge Cup at New York, and won Challenge Cup in 1898, and afterwards Champion at Boston. For] Nominations, or any further particulars apply to the Owner: F. W. WATCHORN, F.R.C.V.S., T306 NEWTOWN. VISIT OF LORD ROBERTS TO WREXHAM, MONDAY, APRIL 6th. Wrexham Pleasure Fair, Dydd Llun Pawb, April 6. ON the above date CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued to WREXHAM. Third Class Return Fares. Time of Starting? Newtown a £ 10 23 a.m., Abermule 10 32 a.m., Montgomery 10 39 a.m., Forden 10 43 a.m. Welsbpool 110 a.m, Fares, 2s. 6d. Passengers Return same day from Wrexham by any ordinary Stopping Train. COALS I COKE! BREEZE! I Can Now Deliver really Good Household, Steam, and other COALS, COKE, BREEZE, Etc., by Truck Loads to Newtown Station at following Prices, and should much esteem a trial order. Cartages arranged if necessary. PER TON, LARGE SELECTED CANNOCK) | DEEP COAL (For Drawing > 18/6 Room and best use) ) g LARGE SELECTED CANNOCK") DEEP KIBBLES (of really V 18/- excellent quality) FINE SELECTED SCREENED17/10 CANNOCK DEEP KIBBLES f of Special Merit. For Sitting L Room, etc ) FINEST SELECTED LARGE") ,3/ 1 CANNOCK DEEP SPIRES. [ || Carefully Picked Second do.j *7/*° < FINE CANNOCK DEEP SCREEN-") M 1NGS, OR NUTS, for Kitchen J 16/6 b Ranges, Bakers' Ovens, etc ) | SELECTED CANNOCK DEEP") ,IO (-. KITCHEN. Good Size and [ „ • & Value ) 51* WELSH HOUSE COAL. Durable,} 16/10 >j| Easily Lighted, Burns Well ) 15/10 ) CANNOCK SELECTED LARGE} "T STEAM COAL. Splendid Value S M CANNOCK DEEP ROUGH SLACK") I2 n i Excellent Size and Quality j 1 ( Ur SPECIAL Low QUOTATIONS for Smiths Nuts, Beans, Coke and Breeze, on application. To Stations between Welshpool and Newtown !j rate would be 6d to 8d per ton less, and to Llanidloes 6d per ton more. i Terms—Cash with order, or satisfactory reference. ALFRED-MORRIS, j FUEL DISTRIBUTOR, |1 8, MARKET ST., SHREWSBURY ]i To Breeders of High Class Hunters | and Carriage Horses. | THIS SEASON, 1903. | MIDNIGHT No. 15,154. Owner-E. E. WILLIAMS, Verlon, Montgomery Colour Black, stands 16-2 in height, on short legs, with 9 in. bone. Sire Blazolia. Blazolia was bred by W. Forrester Addie, Esq., Powis J Castle Park, Welshpool. Blazolia by Blaze IT, 1 No. 2376, g sire Pioneer 1088, gg sire Phenumenon 584, ggg sire Bav President, Blazolia dam Mag- nolia No. 226, by Rifleman 670, by Lord Basting's Volunteer, g dam Fury by Robin Hood 676, by Shales 74, g g dam Peggy (a Norfolk mare, and f i winner of a great many prizes). j Midnight by Old Knight of Cars, dam by Old Steamer. « Midnight was bred by R. J. Edmonds, Esq. Edderton, Welshpool. Midnight, No. 15,154. I find said Stallion sound. J. MACGAVIN, M.R.C.V.S., Montgomery. 7th March, 1903. Y374 J To Breeders of High-Class Ponies. t j (No. 7934) MONTGOMERY GEORGE 11 (No. 7934) Owner: E. E. WILLIAMS, Verlon, Montgomery. f He stands 13b. lin., with beautiful quality* great substance, and is one of the highest and best steppers in Wales, and as good bred pony as any in Wales. He is dark brown, is sound, and a sure foal getter. His colts have taken prizes at Welsh- pool Show, and are very promising. He is the truest type Winnal George ever got of himself. There is one fact- Action, endurance, and good looks alone will not sell a horse, but good I action always will. Breed to action, and here you have got it in Montgomery George. Montgomery George is by Winnal George No. 2,440, which has taken all the leading prizes in England; Dam, Betsy No. 1,406; Betsy by Rose Bud, dam by Young Alonzo, g dam Old j Express, g g dam by Almanzo. Montgomery j George has taken several prizes. y375 j Printed and Published by PHILLIPS & SON at their Offices, St. Mary's Printing Works, Old Churob-rtHMt, NO wtov a, MoatgoflMryshiie. I

NEWTOWN. I IT WILL PAY You t., py a visit to the County Music Salon, Broad-street, Newtown. ENGLISH YEAST.—English Yeast, Safe and other brands. Fresh. daily. Shops supplied at lowest prices.—BBBB, Confectioner, Newtown. [Ad SPRING SHOW—Tke Newest styles in Spring SEiUinery at Misses Goodwin, 7, Market-street. Sailor Hats in great variety now on view. [Advt. ALL INVALIDS take Liebig Meat and Malt Wine, 1/9 and 3, per bottle; Coca Wine, 1/9 and 3/- per bottle Colman's Wincarnis, 2/9 and 4/6 per bottle. Finest" Tent Wine," non- alcoholic, for Sacramental purposes, 1/7 per bottle. -Agent: J. CROFT LEWIS, Grocer, 47, Broad- street, Newtown. [ADVT. REECE'S, the Toffee Shop, are giving away a thousand silver-plated articles to purchasers of Cream and Honey Toffee. Look in their windows. It will pay you. 13, Broad-street, 11, Market- street, and Market Hall, Newtown. [Adyt. IF YOU WANT a Really Good Hair Brush, E. H. MORGAN, Jeweller and Fancy Goods Dealer, haa s Grand Selection, at very reasonable prices. See the New Whalebone Brushes; Stimulates and Promotes Growth of the Hair. Hasu-no-Hana, Phul-nona (as Uièld by Royalty), and other Scents in Stock. [Advt. TEST THE STRENGTH OF ENGLISH YEAST. "Safe Brand" 23 per cent. stronger than any known yeast; absolute pure; not effected by heat or cold. Has maintained its reputation for the last ten years against all others. Trade supplied. —Sole agent for Montgomeryshire: DD. EVANS, Fish Market, Severn-street, Newtown; Sub- Agents Welshpool, Montgomery, Llanfair, Llanidloes, etc. MR JOHN ASTLEY has been appointed nevrs- man for the sale of the "EXPRESS" in Newtown And district. WE are pleased to that Mr DAVID LEWIS, Meirion House, has taken the large and commo- dious premises known a a London House, and in- ) tends opening same about the Middle of April. MR EDWARD JO.NHS, J.P., chairman of the Newtown Counoil, entertained the members and officials, together with a number of his personal friends to a bauquoL at the council chambers on Friday evening. The vicarage of G wersyllt, vacant by the death of the Rev. Jenkhi Griiiiths, has been offered by the Vicar of Gresford to the Rev. George Ishmnel Boberts, senior curate of Oswestry Parish Church (formerly curate at Newtown), and Mr Roberts lias accepted the offer. A STRANGE CATCH.—Last week three fine eels "Were on view at Mr 3R. G. Morgan's, Broad-street. They weighed nearly 4Ibs. apiece, and were over forty inches long. The story of their catch is a atrange one. On Sunday week, the heavy rains caused the Vachwen Po-il to overflow on some aueadow land, and on the following morning some workmen noticed the eols in the shallow pond formed in the field. They were rather afraid of the slimy monsters, but managed to drive them a bag, when they were secured. ON THURSDAY NEXT, the organ which has been built at the Crescent Chapel by Messrs Bishop, will be formally opened by Dr. Walford Davies, organist of the Temple Church, London. It is GIlnecessary to state to musicians the qualifica- tions of Dr. Davies, but it may be well to inform those who do not take a keen interest in the art that he is in the front rank of organists in England, and as a composer has already gained wide fame. The organ solos will be interspersed with vocal items by competent artistes. WAIFS AND STRAYS.—A special service was held in the Old Church Tower on Sunday, March 22nd., when the Rev. Scurry Jones, B.A., delivered an excellent address on behalf of the Society. Miss Maggie Turner sang very beautifully The Children's Home,' and the Choir rendered special music. Miss Maggie Davies ably presided at the organ. The collection at the door amounted to lis., which was handed over to the hon. sec. (Miss Minnie Clark). The best thanks are due to Mr .Bennett Rowlands for so kindly organising the -service. TRAP ACCIDENT.—On Saturday afternoon an unfortunate accident befel Mrs Edward Jones, Black Hall farm. 1IIrs Jones, with two other ladies was driving home from Newtown in a trap. When near Belle Vue a waggon was seen ap- proaching to the rear of which a horse was attached In trying to avoid the horse Mrs Jones drove near the hedge and unluckily the wheel passed over a large heap of mud on the roadside. The jolt threw Mrs Jones out a.nd a wheel passed over her, fracturing a rib. Her companions clung to their seats and fortunately escaped. We are pleased te learn that the injured lady is pro- gressing favourably under the care of Dr. Jones. BACHELORS' LITERARY SOCIETY.—The members of this Society were favoured with an instructive address on Electricity as the future power by Mr Anderson, Kerry, on Monday evening. The lecturer reviewed many of the marvellous accom- plishments of electricity generated by water- power, and regarded North Wales as a country specially favoured for the universal adoption of electrical power by the cultivation of its streams and waterfalls. He suggested the conception of towns and cities free from a smoke-laden atmos- phere by the substitution of electricity for coil, and pointed out many of the infinite possibilities achievable through this wonderful agency. At the close of his address Mr Anderson was stormed with questions, and his replies were alike interest- ing and informing. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded him. To-night the Society con- cludes the session with a social evening. ORGAN RECITAL.—On Thursday evening, a well-attended organ recital was given in the -parish church by Mr J. Macrone. Besides the selections un the organ, with which Mr Macrone delighted the large auditory, vocal and instru- mental contributions were given by other local artistes. Miss Pryce rendered two pretty con- tralto solos, He was despised being especially creditable. Miss Bessie Jones (Plantation) also nicely sang The Holy City." She possesses a -sweet voice, and should be heard at future con- certs. Mr T. E. Jones gave fine renderings of bass solos, and Mr W. Nock contributed two cornet solos, which were thoroughly enjoyed. The full programme was as follows:—Grand march, E Minor vocal, Lead, Kindly Light,' Mr T. E. Jones Carillons-de-Dunkerque (Circa 1780); solo cornet, 'The Better Land,' Mr W. Nock; vocal, Abide with me,' Miss Pryce Abbey cbimes (des- criptive) vocal, The Holy City,' Miss Bessie Jones; Jerusalem, the Golden' (varied); vocal, •Propeccatis,' Mr T. E. Jones; sans parole; vocal, He was despised,' Miss Pryce; solo cornet, The Lost Chord,' Mr W. Nock; Infiammatus' (Stabat Hater). MILFORD ROAD CHAPEL.—The quarterly meeting of the Sunday School in connection with the above place of worship was held on Sunday. The Rev G. Griffiths presided over the after- noon meeting, which was of a miscellaneons character, and there was a good attendance. The programme was contributed to by the following Dialogues and recitations—John E. Lewis, Willie fiamer, Evan Hughes, Ifor Rees, Misses Sallie Hughes, Olivia Hamer, Annie Rees, Katie Hamer, Berta Jones, Irene Rees, Prydain Davies, Hannah Morgan; songs, duets and quartets—Miss Florrie Hamer, Annie Rees, Gwilym Rees, Messrs R. and E. W. Hamer. The children were catechised from The Mother's Gift," and short addresses • were given by the Chairman, Messrs W. Pierce, Q. J. Roberts, and Joseph Jones. The evening meeting was taken up by the rendering of the aacred cantata Moses" which was splendidly performed by a choir (under the conduct of Mr Rd. Hamer), and the solos, &c. being taken by Mrs R. Rees, Misses Jennie Roberts, Hannah Morgan. Ethel Jones, and Florrie Hamer, Messrs R. Hamer, R. Rees, E. W. Hamer, and D. Hamer. The literary portion was conducted by the Pastor (Rev G. Griffiths). The accompanists were Messrs Joseph Jones, and R. Rees. BAPTIST MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—On Thursday evening week Mr Parry Jones, the president of this Society, delivered a lecture on The Wonders of Fish Life," and with the help of a number of excellent lantern pictures was able to make clear the evolution of various existing classes of fish from very queer and primitive ancestors, also to illustrate the peculiarites of fish breeding, development, and habits. Mr Camp- bell Hargraves manipulated the lantern very very successfully. There was a good attendance. —The closing conversazione of the Society was held in the schoolroom on Thursday evening last, when nearly 250 were present, and a very en- joyable evening was spent. Excellent refresh- ments were provided by the ladies of the Society, and a featurH of the programme was the repetition by them of some musical pieces given on a pre- vious Ladies' Night.' The following pieces were ) very well rendered and enthusiastically received: Male voice glee, '0, who will o'er the downs'; part song, 'Sabbath Bells,' Ladies Choir; song, Children's Home: Miss Bena Hughes; j iaanjo duett, The Misses Smith; song, < Mr E. Cleeton; part song, 'Shepherd of Sos: Ladies Choir; song, 'A land of Roses,' MISS Parry Jones; pianoforte solo, Mias Smith; duett, Tell me where is fancy bred.' Miss Turner and Mr Stuart Humphreys; double quartette, '0 never fear,' Misses Turner, Hughes, and Party song, 'The Old Countree: Miss Pattie ( Humphreys; song, The Bellringer, Mr Lewis Humphreys; part song, Angels that around us hover.' Ladies Choir; male voice glee, The three chafers'; banjo solo, Miss Smith; song, Down the Miss Turner; part song, The Cloud capt Towers,' United Choir. Miss Wooley and Miss Smith accompanied with much skill. The Rev. T. E. Williams and the President gave short addresses on the progress of the society and hearty votes of thanks to the ladies and all who had contributed to the entertainment brought a very enjoyable evening and a most successful season's work to a close. JAPANESE CONVERSAZIONE.—At the English Congregational Schoolroom, on Friday evening, the most successful soiree ever held in connection with the Literary and Debating Society came off. There were about 230 persons in attendance. It was a ladies' evening, and the gorgeous cos- tumes worn by all who took part in the Japanese choir reflected the greatest possible credit upon them. The room was tastefully decorated, and much time and pains must have been given to bring about such a state of transformation in the appearance of the interior of the building. Miss Storey (the highly-respected matron of the Mont- gomeryshire Infirmary) gracefully occupied the chair, and in a happy little speech introduced the performers. Mendelssohn's two-part song, "Greeting," was very prettily rendered by Miss Maggie Turner, Mrs TV. Jones Mrs W. Jenkins, Miss Pryce, Mrs Richards, and Mrs Frank Jones. Next came a song by Miss Gladys Jones, "By Killarney." This young vocalist, who possesses a sweet, though not pawerful soprano voice, was loudly applauded for her fine rendition. The Japanese ladies' followed with a splendid orches- tral performance, the instruments used being of the most varied character, the blending of the whole being most harmonious. Their clover mani- pulation brought forth a storm of applause, and they had to re-appear before silence could be re- stored. The ladies who were responsible for this successful item were Misses S. J. Parry, Cissie Edwards, May and Elsie Roberts, L. V* atkin, M. Hiil, Cissie Evans, Edith and Amy Goodwin, Winnie Parry, and M. J. Hamer, with Miss Elsie Cooke at the pianoforte. A duet, Gates of the West," by Miss Turner and Mrs W. Jenkins, was exceedingly well given, and received the hearty appreciation of the large auditory. Miss Lily Edwards (who was attired in Scotch costume) recited "Auld Robin Gray" in a most pathetic manner, and responded to vociferous "calls" by giving Jock o' Hazeldeen." Mrs W. Jones sang very sweetly In Old Madrid," which was well received. Another duet, "Juanita," was pleas- ingly rendered by Mrs W. Jones and Miss Pryce. Miss Maggie Turner next gave a magnificent performance of Ganz's ever-popular song, The Nightingale's Trill," which fairly captivated her audience. Two more delightful pieces by the Japanese choir, along with God save the King," concluded an entertainment which will linger long in the memory of those who were privileged to attend. Misses Cissie Evans, Elsie Cooke, and M. Hill shared the accompaniments. During the interval in the programme refreshments of a high-class quality were handed round by the ladies. Miss E. Goodwin proposed, and Miss C. Evans seconded, a vote of thanks to the lady president, and Miss Storey responded. A hearty vote of thanks was also accorded the lady enter- tainers and the ladies who presided at the re- freshment stall.

MONTGOMERY. OVERSEERS.—At the Town Council meeting on Thursday, Messrs D. Proctor, Arthur-street, and C. B. Williams, Checkers Inn, were appointed overseers.

LLANFAIR-CAEREINION. The series of meetings held by this association during the winter months came to a happy ter- mination on Wednesday evening, the 18th inst., with a Social evening" at the Board Schools. The Rev John Smith, who has taken great interest in the association, presided in his usual genial and and happy manner. The refreshments were under the able management ofT Mrs Smith and Mrs Theodore and the catering was par excellence. The remainder of the everiing was spent in a convivial manner, when songs, recitations, and addresses were given. The society does good work and is a great support to the church to which it is attached.

LLANBRYNMAIR. THE LITERARY SOCIETY.—The session of this Society was brought to *4 close on Monday evening last, when nearly all the members sat down to a splendid supper prepared for the event. The tables, which were tastefully laid out, were pre- sided over by Mrs J. E. Williams, Old Post Office, and Mrs G. H. Peate, Glanllyn, assisted by Misses Davies, Dolfach, Misses Evans, Blaenycwm, Miss Jones, British School, Miss Hughes, Corris, Misses Peate, Winllan, Miss Davies, Dolydan, Miss Rowlands, Dolfach, and Miss Jones, Old Post Office. Mrs S. Roberts, The Manse, was to have presided over a third table, but to the regret of the Society was unavoidably absent. Justice having been done to the excellent preparations, Mr D. J. Owen moved a vote of thanks to the ladies, which was carried amid applause. Mr Edwin Evans read some verses he had composed for the occasion. Mr John E. Jones gave a solo with suitable words, after which the members retired to another room, when an interesting pro- gramme was proceeded with, and the election of officers made for the next session. Rev Samuel Robert, who presided, was re-elected president; Mr D. J. Owen was re-elected vice-president, Mr J. H. Williams, treasurer; Mr G. H. Peate was re-elected secretary; and Mr Edwin Evans, assistant secretary; Mr John Rees was re-elected librarian; and the following were elected as executive, in addition to the above—Messrs John Davies, Richard Rowlands, W. A. Peate, T. R. Evans, and Morgan Jones. Songs were given by Messrs R. E. Rowlands, John James, Edwin Evans, Miss Jones, and Miss Kate Hughes, Corris. Mr Thomas Roberts gave the events of the last fortnight, and addresses were delivered by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Messrs J. Davies, and T. R. Evans, and a dialogue by Miss Davies and Miss Rowlands. It was decided that the Society should have a picnic during the summer, the executive to arrange for same. With the singing of Hen wlad fy nhadau," Miss Kate Hughes taking the solo, a very enjoyable ivening was brought to a close.

LLANFAIR PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY.—Before Mr J. C. Hilton, Rev S. Reed, and Mr T. H. Vaughan.—D.C.C. Williams was also present. LISTS OF CONSTABLES.—The Overseers within the division submitted lists of parochial constables for their respective parishes, and appointments were made accordingly. TRANSFER.—Mr C. P. Yearsley, Welshpool, applied for a transfer of the license of the New Inn, Llangadfan, from Mrs M. A. Williams to Mr J. T. Astley, which was granted. DRUNKENNESS.—P.C. Morgan charged C. Morgan with being drunk at the Voel on the 20th inst.—Fined 103 including costs. DRUNK IN CHARGE.—P.C. Pugh charged D. Thomas with being drunk in charge of a horse and trap:ou February 28. —Case dismissed with a caution. SPECIAL LICENSE.—Mr Albert E. Hughes, Wynnstay, applied for a special license for the sale of intoxicating liquors at the Railway Station for two hours en the occasion of the opening of the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway on April 4th, which was granted.

THE FIFTH BORDERERS WEEKLY "SHOOTS." The first named in each Shoot are Spoon Winners. PENARTH—SATURDAY. Handicap Company. Score. Points. PENARTH—THURSDAY. Bandmaster Phillips. B 48 14 Sergt.-Major Gibson. A 43 21 Cyclist W. Parry A 30 1 Corpl. Harris. B 22 5 PENARTH-SATURDAY. Pte. J. Evans C 43 Pte. T. Davies A 46 22 Sergt. W. Perry. A 45 18 Pte. A. Townsend.A 43 12 Bandsman Trenchard. B 41 2 Pte. L, Francis B 37 2 Pte. J. E. Morgan A 33 Pte D. Clayton B 33 Col.-Sergt. F. Anderson C 28 8 Pte. Halford A 28 Pte. R. Blair C 2G 4 Pte. E. Pearce C 23 2 Pte. T. B. Jones A 23 Pte. W. R. Jones B 22 Pte. B. Edwards C 22 Pte. G. Garnett B 20 Pte. J. R. Williams A 14 Pte E. Townsend A 9 MACHYNLLETH—THURSDAY Pte.R.J.Blaird. E 34 4 Col.-Sergt.-Inst. Wilson. D 44 18 Pte. L. S. *nes E 33 9 Sergt. H. Hibbert E 31 2 Pte. J. Arnold D 25 4 Pte. J. B. Marshall E 23 Pte. J. Williams D 23 2 Pte. G.Burnett. E 23 4 Pte. R. Edwards D 23 4 L.-Cpl. N. Picton E 21 Pte. B. R. James E 15 TOWYN-WEDNESDAY. Pte. D. R. Jones F 38 2 Pte. M. E. Edwards F 36 Cpl. J. Evans F 36 4 Cpl. R. J. Daniel F 34 10 Pte. D. A. Edwards. F 33 Pte. T. Jones F 25 Cpl. E. L. Rowlands. F 23 — 1

LLANIDLOES. AT THE Manchester Dog Show last week, Mr D. Bennett received a reserve ticket for an exhibit in the Welsh terrier class. OVERSEERS.—Messrs T. Pryce Jones, chemist, and Daniel Higgs, grocer, have been appointed Overseers for the parish of Llanidloes within. BAPTISM.—At the Baptist Chapel on Thursday evening sixteen persons were baptised by immer- sion, the Pastor (Mr Davies) officiating. There was a large congregation present. PETTY SESSIONS.—R. Smith, Gleiniant, Tref- eglwys, paid 5s and costs for being drunk on licensed premises.—Edward Lloyd, at the instance of P.C. Hughes, paid 103 and costs tor neglecting a horse and trap. MARCH FAIR.—This monthly fair was held on Saturday. There was a large supply ol farm stock offered for sale, which met with a ready sale at good prices, there being several buyers from a distance. CONFIRMATION.—At the Comfirmation Service held at Llandinam Parish Church on Wednesday last by the Bishop of Bangor twelve candidates from Llanidloes were included with others from the district to receive confirmation at the hands of the Bishop. SOIREE.—On Tuesday evening a soiree was held at the Templar Hall. About thirty sat down to tea, the tables being presided over by Mr John Davies, High-street, and Mis Jones, Wellington- terrace, assisted by Misses Bertha Morgan and Edith Ingram. Bro. Edward Jones, Welshpool, addressed the gathering on the work of the Order, and games were afterwards indulged in. DEBATING SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting of this society was held on Friday. Mr Thomas I George occupied the chair. An interesting dis- cussion took place on the question "Does Co- operation destroy personal ambition ?" The treasurer made his statement at the close of the session, which showed a credit balance. A vote of sympathy with the president (Mr S. P. Davies) ¡ in his illness was passed by the members. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—An enjoyable tea and entertainment was held in connection with the Congregational Chapel, on Wednesday last. The tea took place in the Baptist Schoolroom, I kindly placed at the disposal of the Congregational friends, and the provisions were provided by the young members of the church. There was a large audience at the concert, over which Mr Dulston presided. The programme was contributed to by the following: Mra Francis Lewis, Misses Katie Wood, Polly Edwards, Sarah Wood, Mary Mills, Mr J. Ellis and Party, Mr T. Morgan and Party, Mr R. Morgan and Party, and the Children's Choir. Miss L. A. Jones, Gorn View, played the accompaniments. LICENSING SESSIONS,—THURSDAY. Before Messrs J. R. Pryse (presiding), Edward Davies, Baxter Owen, J. Smout, John Mills, J. Grant, N. Bennett Owen, and Capt. Beadnell. SYMPATHY.—A vote of sympathy and condolence was proposed by the Chairman, and seconded by Capt. Beadnell, to the relatives of the late Mr Evan Powell and passed in silence, Capt. Beadnell referred to the deceased gentleman as a personal friend. AN EXPLOSIVE OUTBURST BY CAPT. BEADNELL. —The business proceedings opened in a hurricane. The Stag licensing case, which was the main item of the Court, was the subject of a most trenchant declaimer from Capt. Beadnell. He protested most strongly and trenchantly against the endorsement of the Stag license. He stated that there was nothing that could be urged of ill- repute against the public house in question, and D.C.C. Williams had himself remarked that there was nothing against the house at all. The move- ment to cancel the license was merely dictated by a wish to lessen the number of public houses, which some gentlemen thought proportionately too great. The establishment of the licensed victualler should be treated by the Bench in the same manner as other businesses and professions, save in such instances of their being misconducted. If public houses lined each side of the street then the Bench had no business to interfere, for the inn was as privileged as any business-house, be it a butcher's, haberdasher's, or anything else. He denied any interest whatever in the Stag, and merely asked the Bench to treat it as men of business and without any bias.—Mr Smout pro- tested against this speech, and there was a brief passage of arms between him and Mr Beadnell, when the Chairman pulled them up, and ruled against any further remarks being made.—By a clear majority Mr Harries was allowed to continue in his business at the Stag."

LLANFYLLIN THE WEEK'S MARKET.—Butter, 1/- to 1/1 lb.: eggs, 18 to 20 for 1/ fowls, 4/- to 5/- couple. THE MARKET TOLLS have been let to Mr Henry Jones, Compass Inn, for J665. PROLIFIC.—One of Mrs Evans' (Cefngribyn) ewes brought 7 lambs last week.

LLANDINAM. MUSHROOMS have already been picked on the Trewythen Fach Farm in this parish. The probable cause of the early appearance of the fungi is the exceptional rainfall of the past month. CONFIRMATION SERVICES were held at the parish church on Wednesday, conducted by the Bishop of Bangor. About forty candidates were received into membership. A LANTERN LECTURE was given in the Village Hall on Friday evening by Miss Gladdish, head mistress of the County Schools, Newtown, on Shakespeare," Mr Edward Jones, J.P., of Trewythen, presiding. Miss Gladdish gave the history of Shakespeare, from his birth to his death, as far as is known of him. He wrote, she said, of the world (in his character) as it was, not as it should be. He was the greatest poet England ever had, and understood human nature in all its different forms. She gave quotations from several of his works. The lantern views were very good, giving scenes from his plays. While showing a scene in "As you like it," Miss Gladdish called on Miss Janet More, of Tynymaen (one of her pupils), to recite All the world's a stage," which she did very well.—At the conclu- sion the Chairman, in a complimentary speech for the excellence of the lecture, proposed a vote of thanks. Mr Edwin Jones ably seconded it. In replying, Miss Gladdish said it was quite un- necessary to thank her, but she was very pleased with them for the attention they gave her, and the greatest compliment they could pay was to ask her to come again. She recommended them to study Shakespeare. Mr Charles Jones, the Village, manipulated the lantern in his usual excellent way.