The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

THE ilontgonm ountu Cimts AND SHROPSHIRE AND MID-WALES ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1894. SIR PRYCE PRYCK-JOXES, M.P., IS TO BE ^NJ?I-atulated on the very successful series V MEETINGS he has held this week M tne > 0LLTgomerv Boroughs. AT Llan ) in, JWhynlleth, Montgomery and Welshpool R.E HAS received a most enthusiastic recep- I!°N—A reception which we are glad to say been participated in by many of the PPosite party. Sir PKTCE has had the in- suable assistance of two well-known MEMBERS of Parliament M the persons of v[R- R. G. WEBSTER and Mr. CUMMIXG "^ACDONA, O-entlemen who have already etted considerable distinction in the POItical world, and whose addresses on the ^INCIPAL topics of the day will be read J'LTH interest and saiibfaction. Our mem- BER himself has in no uncertain terms FAILED himself of the opportunities aftorded of having "a straight talk with his COnstituents, and his straight-forward and a111'y utterances will commend themselves 1° all who read them. Sir PRYCE has a a appy knack of calling a spade a spade, lie does not take the trouble to conceal ideas in a cloud of high-flown oratory. JE SAYS what he means, and means what SAYS HIS thrusts are straight from the Moulder, and there is no excuse for anybody ot thoroughly understanding what is tended to be conveyed by his remarks. e think even his opponents will admit this. There is one lesson which we think Flight be learned from the recent meetings, AND that is that, notwithstanding all the attacks made upon Sir PRYCE by irre- sponsible and unimportant nonentities, the Popularity of our member, far from impaired, has greatly increased. £ 0 ONE with a grain of sense pays any at- EI*TION to the childish and petulant utter- that are made from time by disap- L^INTED and soured pseudo-politicians, and R PRYCE can well afford to treat with C°RITEMPT the puny attacks which are oc- ^IONALLY made upon him. We have great 0UBT AS to the wisdom of lifting such PE°ple FROM the position of obscurity for ^ICH they are so well fitted, and placing REI^ even for a moment on A pedestal of *A^E to which their own unaided exertions never have helped them. Some PE°ple are so fashioned that but \ov theii ^ASIONAL freaks they WOULD never beheaid OUTSIDE their own immediate ycinitj. I; !F, they do all they can T0 F^fornotoriety is as the breath of heaven J1 their nostrils. But that is no IE< their opponents should lend them the tace in the matter nud knowing who ARE, knowing their inany fat ING. A EAKNESSES, knowing exactly the little lin- P°L'tanCE people attach IN their utterances, G CAnnot but think it IHE best policy to them severely alone.

olfjy, WILLIAMS-WVNN, tbe Count} NDIDATE has also hail most encouraging £ *etlags duHng. th0 wepk and everywheie MET with great cordiality and respe at FL-thl'ioibio onWednesday, ]A.ST ANEI'F'y] on Thursday, and at LLANFAN liearr1"1^ were distinguished b} si hANR,N)°'S'S AI1^ enthusiasm as TO 1 AUGURY for the future of the ca "SNTWH ^BE speeches delivered were IE.^ COVHR^E^ST attention and the POINTS EVIDP^NEH PARTICULAR stress was laid VEI AUDIP11 N°ted ai)rt appreciates b) Altogether1 Mr. WYNN HA his successful commencement with CLIDJULJLIE MEETING,. It is, as the Can- CONTR+'SAID' of the'utmost importance to a EN?B 1 UEN^ HTE I Lis—- A county almost tivp CFI A^RIcultniTI 1 —THAT its REPRESENTA- tion RI IL0U^(L '10 one whose interests are close Y WHO XJ^P^ITH those of the electois, an ONP I "<HISHBR understands their neet s TO ° IH devote himself in ever} ^a) ated ,°LTL.°^E all measures which are ca cu AND+1° 1WLP1>OVe the agricultural nidus SIIOL! ^ENEI'AL well-being of the population. COTTV^ A TNAN IS 'DR. WYXX, and as such WE 61 UL- IN IN t„ THE notice of every electoi. -+-

WELSHPOOL. 7(]H^T7,;F,t: -iir-0f fetched 5|d. to 6|d niutton ^'Inc-L ^'1' was a good demand for c pigi and the!e were ^utton i ei'° a sma^ supply of every o> n bemg a little lower than at last fair. fetch! f[ARKf T At Monday's market darkens u- rotn 3; 6d. to 5s. per couple, due ^s- to q1103, 5R., geese 5s. to 6s. cac i, eS°"s m-Si^acb' Butter sold at Is. 3d. pel 16 and 18 for Is. Watl^ARR"w K^CAPE.— On Friday week, Mr. Aaron r'lWnK alongside of his horse.and ol>jectP„C,!li,|i7- )>ank stopped the horse }ie ^'sis ri himself in tbe vehicle. j nnimal suddenly went or j' 'itkin on his head to the gi 4wer,,rn-- :°"(>vf'r he substained bu g DUI MAI:V' CIIRRCH.—THE POWIS MEMOBIAI^ Placp'f t' a black marble tablet has in fjj. ^Vor rho memorial to the late Earl o folln \A:nY* Church. The inscriptions run I>0rv^8: Edward James Herbert, third Ea,r oour18' D-C-L-> L.L.I), Lord Lieutenant of « t7ni ,°f Montgomery, High Steward o Cr, Sltyof Cambridge, First President ot tnc ServirT^fi Colleg# of North Wales. ^rt-! GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—Fred Anderson aged 13 has gained the Second Class or Advanced Certificate for Pitman's Shorthand. This is considered a very valuable Certificate and is rarely gained by one so young. FOOTEA I. L. The Second Eleven of the Grammar School administered a severe defeat to the Church Choir on Thursday afternoon, beating them by 8 goals to 1. For the winners, Thompson, R. Morris, Vi. Russell, and Ray played best, and Batt and A. Cowan for the losers. MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Technical Instruction Committee was held at the Town Hall on Monday. Arrangements were made for holding technical instruction classes durinc the year 1894-5. A sum of C250 was placed at the disposal of the Committee, and various suggestions were made as to the best means of utilising it. DISTRICT MEETINGS.—The district meetings of the English Congregational Churches in the county were held at Welshpool, on Thursday. It was decided to ask the friends at Kerry to entertain the next Conference. A resolution in favour of Disestablishment was adopted, and in the evening, when the subject for discussion was The Need of Revival in the Churches," the Rev. Shankland, Messrs Da vies, and Jenkin Jones, spoke. ST. DAVID'S DAY.- -The annual gathering in com- memoration of St. David, Patron of Wales will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday, March 1st. Full particulars will be found in our advertise- ment columns. BAPTIST CHAPEL.—-A tea meeting was held in the above Chapel on Thursday evening, followed by a lecture by the Rev. T. E. Williams of Newtown, on Christmas Evans when the chair was taken by his Worship the Mayor. The Chairman, in the course of his opening address, said he need not tell them that he was very pleased to be present, and that that was not the first time he had filled a similar position in that Chapel. There were only very few men of towering position who had existed in the last few hundred years. There was only one Shakespare, there was only one Milton, there ivpw only one Bunyan, there was only one Wesley, and later, there was only one grand man named Spurgeon. They were proud that they had got some great men belonging to the Welsh nation, one of whom was that great man of whom Mr. Williams was going to tell them about, viz., Christmas Evans. Every nation, civilized or uncivilized, recognized their great men, and they of this nation thought one of their greatest was Christmas Evans. The Rev. T. E. Williams then proceded with the Lecture, which was very instructive and amusing. At the conclusion the Chairman said he Was sure they had been exceed- ingly gratified and edified by the excellent address of Mr. Williams. They had put before them in very eloquent terms the life of that great man, who, under very great difficulties, had obtained honour and distinction. He had much pleasure in proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Williams for addressing them. This was seconded by the Rev. T. Rowson and carried unanimously. A vote of thanks given to the Mayor for presiding brought the meeting to a close. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.— The usual monthly meeting in connection with the above was held in the Church House last night when the chair was taken by the Rev. D. G. Davies. The Chairman in opening the meeting said he was very sorry they had picked such a wet night but it was the only night they could have becaus3 there were meetings every other night, but he was very glad to see so many present. The following programme was then gone through :—Pianoforte duet, Miss Wyke and Miss Farmer recitation by ten boys, Twenty years ahead, song by Mr. Percy Williams (encored) mandoline solo by Miss Bluck (encored) The House that Jack built," the girls of the Band of Hope (encored); song by Mrs. Handy; pianoforte solo by Miss Wyke and a recitation by six little girls (encored); the Rev. J. S. Lewis of Guilsfield next gave an address and at the conclusion Mr. J. H. Anderson proposed and the Chairman seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the rev. gentleman for his kindness. This was approved and the meeting concluded.

NEWTOWN AND LLANIDLOES BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Wednesday, present Captain Adams (chairman,) Mr. R. Bennett (vice-chairman,) Captain E. Prvce- Jones (ex-officio,) Messrs. C. Morgan, W. Francis, John Lewis, David Jones, Kerry, Edward Edwards, Evan Jones, Wm. Gittins, John Thomas, E. Morris, Edward George, M. H. Davies, David Davies, Richard Pryce, Daniel Jerman, Wm. Jones, and Miss A. M. Lloyd, with Mr. R. Williams (clerk.) STATISTICS. Amount expended in out-relief during the fort- night: Newtown, per Mr. R. H. Lloyd zC64 13s. 9d. to 262 recipients; Llanidloes, per Mr. R. Owen X97 2s. lOd. to 401; Llanwnog, per Mr. J. Hamer zC49 6s. 6d. to 181. THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE BOARD. The CLERK stated in regard to the questions asked him at the last Board by Mr. Cornelius Morgan that there was an increase on the half year's ex- penditure ended Michaelmas as compared with the corresponding half year of 1892 of X77 5s. 6d. He then gave the different items which it was re- quested he should mention. Mr. C. MORGAN said that from the financial statement there was certainly great blame to be attached to the Board, and they should have a thorough investigation of the balance sheet and the finance before they accepted the half yearly re- turns. He found that throughout the Union there was a vast increase in the out-door relief and he did not understand why there should be. He did not see such poverty in the Union as would account for the increase. Mr. Morgan then mentioned several parishes in the Union and their respective amounts of increase. He considered also that the Board had sent people to the Bicton Asylum too readily and ho should move that the clerk write to the officers of the Asylum enquiring what number of people from their district were in a position to be removed to the Union. The Board were paying some £ 1200 for the maintenance of people at Bicton when they could lessen the expenditure by main- taining some of them there. After some further discussion, Mr. FRANCIS moved that as it was a matter of detail they should ap- point a Committee to go into the matter and this was decided upon. It was also decided that the clerk should write for particulars in reference to the inmates of Bicton maintained by the Board. THE QUESTION OF ADVERTISING. Mr Davies called attention to the resolution tke Board to advertise in three papers. He did not think it was necessary that they should Ivertisein so many papers and lie did not see why FL PV should be tied by a resolution to an expendi- -Wh from what he could see was very heavy, ture w tlie resoiution should be re- ?rj He thought they should be allowed to Eva* Mobbis seconded it. The motion on being put to the meeting was carried bv a small majority. The Board then rose. -—-——♦-

ABERYSTWYTH ,]yir. Wright, the Bandmaster of PIER A- X-IIPRV IIAS been selectd to provide the Cardigan the promenade Pier for the a military coming seaS^nI)EXX_On Friday, Edward Ashton, RAILWAY near the level crossing at whilst repai. g umler a trolly and broke his Bortb, go ofnBorth was summoned, and on thigh. -L'1- the ate keeper's house at h,i3 to which he had been taken was not the trossm„, iuirsi„g an invalid, so an a suitable i brought from Aberystwyth to ellgine and an^ the tra1n came Dr. remove the < stwyth. On reaching Aberyst- B°^ the "sufferer was taken to the Infirmary, wyth the Dr Rowland and Dr. Jones, who accompanied by Dr;omfOTtabiy saW hun p on has since amputated the !-h"f lihion, >vl.» live »t Trefeglwjs, l.ao » wife S five children decent™ W».

BISHOP'S CASTLE. Z-V MFTHODIST HOME AMD FOREIGN MIS- PBTMIThe annual Sermons in aid of the above SI°XS'"JSed on Sunday in the Chapel by the were pi p00ke West Brommich, and on Mon- Rev. George amuial Mi3sionary meeting was day evenin0 ^residency, (in the unavoidable l^kl P of Mr w R Brown of the absence of th y Qrt was read by the Rev. Counties Bank. of Missionary A. Smith and addwwes J Reys N B work were DepUtauon, the Rev. (Congregation ) R Bowen and Councillor W. George Cooke. in the proeedings, the A. Pugh also P th(? May0r's donation of S* Wunted to upwards of *12 which ,s .n advance of last J car. t

SIR PRYCE PRYCE-JONES POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT WELSHPOOL. On Thursday evening Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, M.P., concluded his tour round the Boroughs by a visit to Welshpool, where, at a meeting in the Town Hall, he met with an enthusiastic reception from a crowded Captain Mytton presided and was supported on the platform by the Borough Member, Mr. R. G. Webster, M.P., Mr. Cumming Macde-na, M.P., and Mr. J. Maurice Lloyd. In the body of the hall were Rev. Grimaldi Davis, Dr. Gill, Mr. J. H. Anderson, Mr. W. F. Thomas, Newtown, Mr. C. Shuker, Mr. W. Rogers, Mr. J. Thomas, Mr. Groves, and Miss Thomas, Mr. Edward Jones (Town Clerk), Mr. James Owen, Mr. John Owen, Mr. G. D. Harrison, Mr. W. M. Ireland, Mr. J. Sandywell, Mrs. Salter, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Yearsley, Miss Rogors, etc. CAPTAIN MYTTON, who was received with loud cheers, said it gave him great pleasure to preside that evening, and on their behalf, and on his own behalf, to welcome the Member for the Boroughs on hie viflit to that town (applause). They would recollect an occasieti on which they presented him with a handsome piece of plate for his services in these Boroughs (applause). He was sure one and all of them were very grateful to him that he had succeeded in wrasfcio^f the seat for the Conserva- tive party in that county (applause). He would not use a national history term and describe him as the one ewe lamb," as he was described by somebody at the Welsh Liberal Federation at Newtown, but at all events Mr. Kenyon and he were the only Conservative Members for Wales, and it behoved them to organise thoroughly to be able, directly a contest ensued, to give Sir Pryce all the support they could, and to ensure his return on the next occasion (applause). It was a momen- tous occasion or would be a momentous occasion at the next general election. They saw a Govern- ment in power, kept in power and in votino- strength by the national force from Ireland, and they saw that party guiding the legislation for the whole of England and Wales and Scotland at the present time by their votes (shame). It was for them to decide at the next auction if they would have Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones as their representative, and keep him to the arduous duties he had to perform in the House of Commons which had been sitting for an unusual length of time in order that the Prime Minister might try to appease the different squads and parties, that were in the House of Commons. He held out to Wales the hand of Disestablishment, to Scotland he did something alike, and to Ireland he proposed Home Rule, whereas at the very moment that he was proposing Home Rule to them he was enabled by their votes to pass nothing like Home Rule for England (applause). He was sure they must all say the Government that was kept in power by those forces alone had shown a perfect incapacity to legislate for the good of the whole country they had shown it lately by the way in which they had cut the throat of their own Bill- the Employers Liability Bill. They had left out nine out of ten parts of the Bill; they sacrificed that Bill for the sake of ono-tenth, and he thought they would say that they the Conservative party who were always anxious to promote the benefit of the working classes, and the House of Lords had acted rightly in preventing that one clause, the contracting out clause being carried into effect (applause). He was not there, because he was not a candidate, to expound his political views, he was relieved of that difficulty, but at the same time it behoved every Conservative to do the best he could for his party, and on this occasion he had the greatest pleasure in presiding, because he found that Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones was assisted by two members of Parliament, who had come down fresh from the House of Commons in order to enlighten them on different measures (applause). He had great pleasure in introducing Mr. Webster, M.P., for East St. Pancras (applause). Mr. WEBSTER, M.P. in addressing the meeting, said he was particularly pleased to be there that evening, u Oigy im London were well aware of the gallant flght the Chairman had made in that county for the Unionist cause, and they sincerely trusted that the good work they had done might 1 (t Dear truit m tne tuture, and that Mr. Robert I Wynn might be returned for the County of Mont- gomery (applause). The speaker then dealt in a very able manner with the Naval question, the Registration question, the Contracting out clause, and the Employers Liability Bill. In conclusion he said he hoped that after the next election Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones would have a colleague for Mont- gomeryshire (applause). Mr. MACDONA, M.P., was the next speaker and he said that that meeting was the last of a series of extraordinariy successful meetings that Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones had held in his constituency during the past week. They had been going on from success to success, from triumph after triumph from victory after victory, and at every one of their meetings a vote of confidence was carried for their member and that spoke well for his position at the coming election in the county. Proceeding the speaker found occasion to refer to the Bishop of St. Asaph whom he highly eulogized and said in regard to him that he had shown his ability to stay any Philistine opposition that might come against him. Sir PRYCE PRYCE-JONHS, M.P., in the course of his address said he knew his audience were faithful to the grand old cause there, and at Montgomery on the preyious evening they could see that the Unionist Party were supported by a united body of electors and young people who would be electors. The party was increasing in strength there and he thought it had been built upon a sound foundation. The Church had been referred to that evening by Mr. Macdona, who was a gentleman who was brought up in the service of the Church havik# & a faithful minister of the Church of England (applause). Mr. Macdona, feeling that he had done good in the position to which God had called him, made up his mind to do what he could as a Parliamentary candidate. He theiefore re- tired from the Might he be permitted to to say that Mr. Macdona had stood upon the same platform with Mr. Gladstone. He supposed that in those days he must have been a very Liberal Conservative" but Mr. Gladstone had lost the service of many good men. The Prime Minister's early friends had gone to pastures new like Mr. Macdona. He (Sir Pryce) and Mr. Macdona had walked up and down the lobbies together in oppos- ing the wild and tinkering schemes of Mr. Glad- stone (applause). Something had been said about his (Sir Pryce's) duties in the House, but he might say that he had taken upon himself to be his own judge of his duties to those who had returned him and he was able co say that he had been faithful to them (applause). For some two months he was unable to vote owing to illness, but he thought he made up for lost time after- wards. On one occasion he was 14 hours in the House of Commons (applause). However, he was not afraid of the work he had to do for those who retui-nod Win a*, ihioir representative. He wished them to bear in mind that he had only one col- league in the House of Commons, the Hon. Geo. T. Kenyon, so it was not so pleasuruble as it would be, for instance, to the Hon. F. S. A. Hanbury- Tracy, who, when he was in Parliament, had a great many colleagues holding the same views as himself. The electors of Montgomeryshire were the least troublesome of the electors of the Princi- pality as far as he was concerned. As he and the hon. G. T. Kenyon were the only two proper Welsh representatives they were sought for bv the Unionist electors of South Wales. He represented not merely the electors of the Montgomery Boroughs bnt he was also a representative of the 36,000 Welsh Unionist electors of the Principality They had a claim on him, and he was not only the willing servant of the Boroughs of Montgomery but of the other electors in Wales that were not represented in Parliament. If they asked him to continue to do anything that lie Considered was just and fair he would willingly do so. He had to propose a vote of thanks to Mr. R. G. Webster, M.P., and to Mr. Macdona for the sacrifice of valuable time to come and address that meeting On Monday they received most urgent whips calling them up to London to take part in the divisions in the House of Commons this week. His two friends, in order to support him and interest them on the topics of the day, sacrificed even their presence in the House of Commons and their own engagements amongst their own constituents (applause). They had done excellent work, and he would ask those present to purchase the MONT- GO)IERY COUNTY TIMES and read their speeches at the other towns and send the paper to their friends asking them to compare them with the misleaiiijj* tra»h that was spoken at the North Wales Federation meetings. They would find in those speeches digestible food, something that would support them, and something that would tend to make them richer and more prosperous. Let them compare those speeches with those of other politicians that came to that county occasionally, but not to represent the interest and welfare of the nation. Lady, Henry Somerset was down to speak at Newtown on the House of Lords of the past, the House of Lords of the present, and the House of Lords of the future, and temperance in particular. Would they be surprised that she did not speak one word on any of these subjects. She gave an address on Mr. Gladstone and on the Liberal party, what they had done and were going to do. That was the sort of misrepresentation which they complained of. Sir Pryce, before resuming his seat, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Macdona, Mr. Webster, and Mr. Maurice Lloyd, and the two former gentlemen briefly returned thanks. Mr. J. MAURICE LLOYD, in reply, delivered a short address. He said he thought he should not inaptly describe what was said at the Newtown meetings of the Welsh Liberal Federation in four words—it was a gospel of thunder, sunder, blunder, and plunder" (laughter and applause). It was a policy of thunder, but the lightning he was glad to say hurt nobody (laughter). It was a policy of sunder "—of. sundering thia happy country of Wales from great England and to make it to all intents and purposes a little Island. However, that might pass, for he did not think the policy of Merionethshire would command itself to tlie people of Welshpool. The people at the Newtown meeting were largely composed of the Young Wales Party," but he thought they would be more aptly described as the Little Wales Party," cousins to the "Little English Party," once or twice removed (laughter). Before concluding Mr. Lloyd proposed a vote of thanks to the Borough member for his past and present services, and said that Sir Pryce felt that it was owing to a great extent to the loyalty of the people of Welshpool that he owed his present proud position, and that in consequence he owed a deep debt of gratitude to them. Mr. ROBERT JONES seconded the motion, which was carried with acclamation. Sir PRYCE, in reply, proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, to whom he expressed his gratitude for his unceasing support. He said he considered that Welshpool was the key to the representation of the Boroughs (applause). If they went wrong amongst themselves, if thov were divided amongst themselves, they would sell the Unionist re- presentation of the Boroughs, but he anticipated nothing of the kind. The CHAIRMAN briefly responded, and the meeting terminated. Sir Pryce and Lady Pryce-Jones were afterwards escorted to the Royal Oak Hotel by a large crowd of supporters, who cheered them enthusiastically. The arrangements in connection with the various meetings were very ably made by Sir Pryce's agent, Mr. T. Pugh of Newtown.

-+- LAKE VYRNWY. LECTURE. OH Tuesday evening February 13th, a Lecture on Patagonia past and present was given in the Schoolroom by the Bonwr Jonathan Ceredig Davies, who has resided for 16 years in that country, and who intends returning thither. The room was filled. It was intended if time per. mitted to proceed at the ead with the competitions left out at the meeting held on January 5th, but these were postponed again till Tuesday, February 20th. LLANLLWCHAIARN. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TkhpEra.nce AND PARISH SOCIETIES. A. meeting of the above nanned Socie- ties was held in the National Schools on Monday the 19th inst. The addresses were attentively listened to and several new members were enrolled. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.—On Friday evening the prize distribution in connection with the Peny- gloddfa and Canal Church of England Sunday Schools took place at the National Schools. The Vicar presided and together with Rev. J. Fisher and Mr. Keedwell addressed some very appropriate and encouraging remarks to both scholars and teachers. The number on the books including teachers and scholars in the Church Sunday Schools of the parish is upwards of 400 with an average attendance of 287. There were 122 prize winners. The prizes which consisted of handsomely bound books were the gift of Mr and Mrs. Edward Powell and were kindly distributed by Mrs Powell who also gave each scholar an grange Tha Vicar m proposing a cordial vote 0f thanks to Mr. and Mrs Powell took this oppertUnjtr of thanking them !?r v I6l7 great and Practical interest which they had for many years taken in the Sunday School work of the parish, fhij was ably seconded by the Rev. J. Fisher and carried unanimously. The meeting then closed wicii Benediction.

ELLESMERE. CHURCH WORKING CtuB. — The usual fortnightly meeting of this Club was held in the Parish Room, Town Hall, on Monday evening. Rev. J. Peake, Vicar, occupied the chair, and amongst those present were: Mr. H. J. E. Peake, Miss M. Jebb, Rev. H. Pugh, Mr. James Cartwright Hon. Sec., Messrs. W. Davies, G. Davies, S. Whit- field, F. Ashley, J. A. S. JenningS) and Hassall. The subject of the evening was" V olulltary Schools," which was ably opened by Rev. H. Pugh who gave a brief account of what the church had done in the cause of education in the past and what she was doing at the present time. He spoke of the founding of the National Society and the good work it had accomplished, and concluded by pointing out what a vast amOunt of money was saved to the country by the Voluntary system as compared with the Board Scliools Mr w Davies proposed and Mr. S. Whitfield Seconded t/voto carrier! °v>, for 1.US Address which was the aPPlause- The other speakers were the CW^an^ Messrs. II. J. E. Peakc!j w. Davies, Jeanmgs and the Hon. gec Jameg Cart_ w;i It1was decided to aSk the Rev. H. J ncox to address the next meeting on March 7th' READING Room. — The annual meeting of the embers of the Ellesmere 1teaqing Room was held "MV A Ellesmere, "jionday evening. • -1. Jebb occupied the ch £ ir and there were r Sp Mrs. Jebb, Rev. H Pugh, Messrs. H. m" wnv A' ,T- P- Child' sec*etarY, H. R. Giles, T • Williams, C. w. Duncan, J. s'temley, F. W. Bickley, J. Pay, and Dr. Glasson. The secretary submitted the accounts for the past year which showed a balance in hand of £a ] s. 5d. which was about £3 more than last year. This was considered satisfactory. Messrs. F. W. Ricklev and J, A So ennings were re-appointed auditors." The retiring members of the committee were all re-elected ex- cept Mrs. Peake who had signilied her wish to re- tire Mrs Jebb, Mr. Bicklev, Dt. Glasson, and Mr. t- V J- 1 uake were elected to fin vacancies. A ^ote ot thanks to Lord Brown]ow for the use of tne room was passed also a vote 0f thanks to Miss homas and Miss Wynne for the admirable way in which they had managed the Lending Library." PROPERTY SALE. On Thursday aftelnoon last Mr. Charles Parry, of the firm of Messrs. Parry, Dawson. Batho & Co., auctioneers, offered for sale at the Bridgewater Hotel, Ellesmere) a freehold louse and shop, the property of Mr. W. Lee, situated in the Square, Ellesmere. The business hi M T and harness makers has been carried on v £ anfl his ancesters on this and adjoining p emises for upwards of 200 years. There was a oflW a f °*o-zr\r\Ce" commenced with an and increased t(J £ 700> at wuich gures it was sold to Mr. Rider, Higher Grange. LLAXFAIIt. Cc^TVU,L SodETy. On Friday, a General', Nat;onil 6c: f a^ove Society Was held in the occunS fvC °°!; .Mr" T- B°^n, Dolgrad Hall, Gwilvm FrI 6 C*Ja*r' Dr" ^u*nphrevs and Mr. Mr T? Edmunds, were appointed treasurers, and Watlan, Brymair, chairman of the show «l7e 1,} was proposed that the w ° j Id 011 the 16tl1 day of August, It ,.v> JS° ^ReC].t0 a revision °f the catalogue in exhibits of the different classes. HHIEWHIRAETH SCHOOL. A Concert and Com- petitive meeting was held at the above place on T i eVtrI1T1>11^ ^le chair w^s occupied by John iu, jsq., J.P., the room being crowded to excess. LI.ANFA ui DISTRICT WOJJF!N- TEMPERANCE SSOCIATION The above held their meeting at the Board School, on Thursday evening, the chair been occupied by Mr. William Theodore, C.C. Addresses were delivered by Mr. E. A. Evans, Mr. Williiam Roberts, Mrs. Theodore, and Mrs. C. W. Humphreys. Miss Maggie Astley presided at the piano. Marv V\atkm recited "Who Killed Sir Collin?" Several songs were also sung by the Choir, and a most convivial evening was spent. We are glad o hear that the association is making a rapid progress. ° r CEMMAES. Farmers' CLUB.-The twelfth annual TTocf e(%ing and trotting matches took place yesterday, on fields kindly lent by Mr. Ellis Hughes, mmaes, Bychan, and although the weather was very unpropitious, the attendance was large, and the various contests closely scrutinized. A report and prize list will appear next week.

MONTGOMERY. TOWJST COUNCIL. THURSDAY. Col. Harrison presided, and there were also also present Councillors G. Farmer, A. Graham, E. R. James, and E. Williams, with Mr. C. S. Pryce, Town Clerk, R. Tomley, Inspector, and W. P. Hole, Surveyor. WATER SUPPLY. It was reported that the action of the stand pipes had been defective on account of the frost, and it was decided to take steps to obviate if possible a recurrence of this next winter. Councillor JAMES asked if any estimate had been received for the flushing tank ? The matter, he said, ought to be put in hand at once. It was resolved that the Town Clerk write to Mr. Spaull for such estimate. Councillor JAMES pointed out the danger of the reservoir being unprotected, as passengers coming down from the Old Castle in the dark might walk over the wall. The MAYOR said the best plan would be to put a rail along the side of the road from the wall of Castle Terrace Garden some distance down, and this the Surveyor was instructed to do. A bill from Messrs. Salt, of Shrewsbury, amount- ing to 16s. 10d., for legal work on behalf of Lord Powis done on account of water supply, was submitted and ordered to be paid, as were also bills from Messrs. J. Jones and Son, builders, and Mr. T. Lucas, Plumber, for work done. FIRE BRIGADE. The MAYOR said that owing to the absence of Alderman Fairies-Humphreys, his coadjutor in this matter, he had no report to present upon this question. Councillor JAMES said that as the firemen were now appointed, they could now have drills. They had in the town an experienced fireman, who had served in the Wrexham brigade, Mr. J. Rowlands, who, he believed, had gained prizes for efficiency in fire brigade work, and who might give the men a drill or two. Councillor GRAHAM said this would be a very fine thing. The MAYOR said they would be very glad if he would do so. He thought the best thing would be for circulars to be sent out by the Town Clerk ask- ing for subscriptions so that they might see what position they would be in with regard to the pur- chase of apparatus. This was agreed to. HIGHWAYS On the motion of Councillor JAMES a cheque for JE12 15s. 5d. was ordered to be paid to the Surveyor for the maintenance of district roads, during the past three months.—An estimate for the mainten- ance of the district roads for the ensuing year, amounting to £::>9 7s. Id. was presented, and on the motion of Councillor FARMER, adopted. AUDITORS. The TOWN CLERK reported that he had published the notices of election, and that in default of any nomination being received the present election auditors continued to hold office. The MAYOR reported that the audit was held on the 5th instant, when all the accounts were found correct. BOROUGH SESSIONS THURSDAY. Before the Mayor (Col. Harrison) and E. R. Jones, Esq., D.C.C. Crowden being also present. A SCHOOL CASE. Mr. R Tomley summoned William Maddox, of Qhirbury Road, for the irregular attendance of his child Elizabeth. Mrs. Maddox appeared and said that the girl suffered from deafness, and possibly had not answered to her name.—Case adjourned for a month. A QUARRELSOME DISCUSSION. Thomas Pryce summoned John Mills, of the Ferney, Berriew, with assaulting him near Caerhowol on January 31st.—Pryce said he was returning homewards with Mills when a discussion arose as to his abilities as a tree climber, which Mills disputed. Pryce called Mills a ——— liar, when the latter hit him down three times.—Wm. Davies, who witnessed the occurence, said Pryce called Mills a liar. Mills said, Don't call me a liar," and pushed him away. They started to scuffle, and in it Pryce in striking at Mills hit witness.—The Bench dismissed the case. SERIOUS CHARGE OF ASSAULT. Evan Thomas Davies, landlord of the Gullet Inn, Montgomery, and Charles Davies, his brother, were charged by Edward Owen, of Cliff, Mont- gomery, with assaulting him at the Gullet Inn on February 1st. There was a counter charge against Owen for assaulting Charles Davies. Mr. Martin Woosnam appeared for Owen, and Davies was re- presented by Mr. Ed. Powell. Edward Owen, the complainant, said that he went to the Gullet on February 1st. He had some words with E. T. Davies about his brother. He went out into the yard and Thomas Davies came there and they had some words, when Thomas Davies went into the house and fetched Charles out. Thomas Davies then hit him from behind, and as he was falling Charles hit him as well. When he was on the ground both defendants hit and kicked him and did not allow him to get up again. He was very badly injured in the face and ribs, and his both eyes were bunged up." He was taken to the Dragon Hotel by Mr. McGavin and was there in bed until the Monday, attended by Dr. Robertson. Cross-examined by Mr. Powell He did not tell John Pritchard at the Checkers that he was going to the Gullet. He was not told to go out of the Gullet, but Mr. Davies pushed him. He did not strike Richard Wvle there. Dr. Robertson testified as to the injuries defend- ant bore. There were contusions on either side of the face and the right eye was closed. Besides other injuries, one of his ribs on the left side was broken. Defendant was still under his care and unable to work. John Davies, of Cross Houses, Montgomery, de- posed that Mr. Davies turned Owen out of the Gullet. Witness saw Thomas Davies "lugging" his brother Charles into the kitchen, and telling him that he would make him fie ht Owen. Both defendants got up and went out together, Charles being stripped. Witness followed in about two minutes and saw Owen down on knees and elbows, and Charles Davies punching him. Thomas Davies said Go on; let him have it." He did not see Owen attempt to strike at all. Cross-examined He did not interfere because it was on licensed premises. He did not see Owen strike Wyle. James McGavin, veterinary surgeon, Mont- gomery, said that in consequence of what the last witness told him he went to the Gullet, on February 1st He saw Thomas Davies white with rage, and the latter said to him I said to Charlie, now, Charlie if you don t go at him, I will, and I rushed at him and knocked him, and then Charlie gave him the rest. He asked far it and he's got it, and he sweetlv deserved it." Witness then saw Owen on his hands and knees, and went to him He was bleeding and in a sort of unconscious state. His eyes were swollen and there was a pool of blood by him. His face was in a sort of jelly, and he couh'l net spca! Witness washed him and he becran to revive a little. He appeared to be drunk. Witness took him to the Dragon after he had brought him round. This concluded the case for the complainant and Mr Powell after opening the defendants' called S Thomas Davies, landlord of the Gullet Inn, who said that Owen came to his house on the 1st inst He hit witness' man, swore, and then asked for Charlie He then went to the parlour and Mrs. Davies bundled him from there He said he would like to give Charlie a good hiding. Witness told him to go away, and tried to get him away. Cross-examined by Mr. Woosnam Witness did not ask Charlie to go into the yard. He did not go there the same time as his brother. Iost of what Mr Ale Gavin said was untrue. He did not tell Sir Mc Gavin that he struck Owen first Owen was neither asleep nor drunk, but had had drink Charles Davies said he now lived at the Gullet. He and Owen had before this happened always been good friends. When Owen came 111 witness was in the parlour with the children. Owen came in and hit him three times, and said "Com" out you b you're the man 1 want. Witness begged of him to go away, and Mrs. Davies turned him out. Owen kept on calling out, and witness took off his coat and went out into the yard W hen he got there Owen rushed at him, but he hit him between the eves and he fell across a churn. He got up and rushed at witness again, but he hit him down again. Owen would not get up, so witness held him with one hand while he punched him with the other. His brother did not strike Owen. Cross-examined by Mr. Woosnam If Owen had summoned witness he wouldn't have summoned Owen. He took his coat off with the intention of fighting Owen. Mrs. Martha J. Davies, wife of the landlord of the Gullet, and Richard Wyle, servant there, cor- roborated the evidence of the two previous wit- nesses. John Pritchard said he had a drink with Owen at the Checkers, and the latter told him he was going to the Gullet to see about them abusing his brother. Witncss advised him not to go there as he'd be sure to get the wrong end of the staff. Witness gave further evidence in corroboration of defendant's statement, as did also William Davies, of the Toll Bar, Kerry Road. After a brief deliberation Colonel Harrison said the Bench had considered the evidence and had come to the conclusion that in the case of Edward Owen v 'Thomas Davies they must dismiss the charge. With regard to that of Charles Davies against Edward Owen, the assault in the parlour they considered that the charge was proved, and fined Owen 10s. and costs. In the case of Owen v Charles Davies, they considered that the asssault was proved and that whatever provocation there might have been in the first instance, Charles Davies cleaily assaulted Owen in the yard and ill- treated him very badly, Charles Davies would be fined £1 and costs, and both he and Owen must be bound over to keep the peace for twelve months. The hearing of the case lasted almost five hours and the court was, during that time, crowded almost to suffocation. COUNTY SESSIONS. Before Colonel Harrison and E. R. James, Esq. NONPAYMENT OF RATES. Rd. Humphreys, of Bolbro, Llandyssil, summoned by the overseers of that parish for nonpayment of a rate made last November, was ordered to pay the same within a week or in default to be imprisoned. CHARGE AGAINST A CHURCHSTOKE IMNKEEPER. P.C. Lewis, of Churchstoke, charged Richard Marston, landlord of the Raven Inn in that village with supplying ale to one Elias Evans when already drunk. Mr. Maurice Jones appeared for the police and Mr. M. Woosnam defended. P.C. Lewis said that he took Evans before the Justices and had him convicted for drunkenness, and on the following day made enquiries as to where he had obtained the drink, and Mr. Marston admitted drawing it for him. Defendant denied both the serving and admit- ting the offence, and this was corroborated by his wife, Henry Sutton (Calcot), and Wm. Jones (Brinkin).—Case dismissed. ANOTHER PUBLIC HOUSE CASE. Lucy Holloway, landlady of the Upper House Inn, Llandyssil, sued Wm. Evans, of Cefnycoed, for wilfully despoiling her door and doing damage to the extent of 2s. After she had turned defen- dant out of the Upper House he kicked the door open, bursting the staple and loosening the panel. —Defendant, who admitted the offence, was fined 5s. and costs. HIGHWAY OFFENCE. Thomas Lee, with several aliases, was fined 10s., including costs, on the information of P.C. Lewis, Churchstoke, fcr encamping on the highway at that place on February 14th. This concluded the business of the sitting and and the Court rose shortly before six o'clock. +

OSWESTRY. Mr.T. Parry Fowler, late of Liverpool, will open the shop at No. 2, The Cross, Oswestry, on Wednes- day next as a Grocer and General Dealer. THE MARKET.—Fresh butter, a small supply, 15d to 16d per lb; eggs, 14 to 16 for a Is; chickens, 3s to 5s per couple; ducks, 4s 6d to 6s turkeys, 5s to 10s rabbits, 2s to 2s 4d per couple. OSWESTRY COUNTY SESSIONS. Thursday, before Mr. E. Burke Wood. Chairman, Captain Lovett, Rev. T. M. Bulkeley-Owen, Captain Atcherley, Mr. J. G. Dumville Lees, Mr. J. Dovas- ton, Mr. J. Moore, and Mr. W. H. G. Weaver. The Magistrate's Clerk mentioned that there wasa smaller number of cases for hearing, one with excep- tion, than at any sessions since he was appointed clerk 17 years ago. DRUNKENNESS. John Stant, machineman, West Felton, was fined 10/- and costs for being drunk and disorderly on the 20th ult. on the road between Queen's Head aBd West Felton. INFRINGEMENT OF THE LOTTERY ACT. William Owen, grocer, of Welsh Frankton, was charged with selling tickets on December 26th, 1893, at the Frankton Club House, in a lottery, not authorised by Act of Parliament, and called a Christmas draw. Mr. W. H. Bott, of Oswestry, de- fended.—Supt. Langford, stated that the defendant, who was secretary of the Frankton Club, sold a number of tickets at 6d each for a draw for six prizes, value £4 I5s., including a silver English lever watch, a Mexican silver watch, a couple of fowls, and a silver-mounted pipe. Witness saw the defendant about a week afterwards, and told him that proceedings would be taken against him. He then admitted the facts, but said that draws were common things, and were not any harm. Witness now allowed that that was so, but complaints of this club house had reached him from the neigh- bourhood. He visited the house on the 26th, and found fourteen persons in the house, of whom three were drunk, and most of the others were worse for drink. Defendant showed him the books and everything in connection with the club without demur. Cross-examined Defendant lived in the grocer's shop adjoining the club.—Mr. Bott admitt- ed the facts as stated by the Superintendant, but said that the club had nothing whatever to do with the draw. His client had contravened only the letter of the Lottery Act, and he asked for the penalty to be a small one. Defendant's father was manager of the club, and was the tenant of the whole premises. The tickets were all sold in the shop, which his father sublet to the defendant. Mr Bott mentioned that the publishers of Ally Sloper and Pick-me-Up were only fined Is. for a con- travention of the Act by issuing numbered coupons for prizes. Defendant's drawing was carriedon quite fairly. He was fined Is. and 6s. 6d. costs. GAME TRESPASSES. George Attwood, labourer. Babbing Woed, was charged with trespassing in search of conies on the 31st January, on land belanging to Mr. C. H. Wright of Halston, and in the occupation of Mr. J. Richardson Jones, near Whittington. The case was dismissed. John Jones, labourer, Llansilin, was charged with entering land at LIanforda. with a net for the purpose of taking game on the night of 2nd inst. Enm Prodger, labourer, of Ponvbryn, forwhom P.C. I Roberts .interpreted in Welsh, said he saw defendant taking up a net on a farm belonging to Sir W*tkin Wynn at 4 a.m. on the above date, and defendant said to him that he was getting a net up with which he was catching rabbits.—Adam Robinson, gamekeeper to Sir Watkin, also gave evidence. Mr. R. H. Ellis, who defended, contend- ed that there was no proof of (any game being on the land on the night in question. There were 21 previous convictions against defendant, who was fined £1 and costs, or in default 21 dav's imprisonment.

LLANFYLLIN. THE INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION SCHEME.—At a meeting of the District Governing Body Yesterday. Mr. Lomax of Bonfach, Mrs. Hy. Leslie, and Mr. William Jones were appointed co-optative governors under this selieme. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Tuesday evening a very successful temperance meeting was held in the Pendref Chapel, Dr. Roger Edwards presiding. An interesting and instructive address was delivered by Mr. Daniels, assistant to Plenydd." The following resolution was moved bv Mr. J. Jones, seconded by Mr. Daniels—" That this meet- ing rejoices to hear that the present government are bringing in a bill to suppress the drink traffic, and hopes that the Direct Veto Bill will be soon passed." Before the close of the meeting a second resolution sympathising with the North Mont- gomeryshire Women's Temperance Society in their good work, and wishing them every success, was proposed by the Rev. J. C. Jones, and seconded by the Rev. W. H. Jones. Both resolutions were carried unanimously. HIGHWAY BOARD. THURSDAY.—Present: Mr. Thomas Watkins, in the chair, Messrs. H. Roberts, J. Lodwick, D. Jones, and Humphrey Ellis, with Mr. W. A. Pughe, Clerk. Correspondence.—A letter was read from the Clerk of the Board School at Llanrhaiadr, drawing attention to the road leading to Penybryn, and asking the Board to make it passable for children to go to school.—The matter was left in the hands of the Surveyor, he having received instructions for erecting a bridge there at the last Board. Surveyor's Report.—Clawdd Issa, Meifod—The Surveyor stated in his report that he had visited this place in company with Mr. Richards, Lower Hall, and Mr. Jones, Upper Hall, and two or three others (the Surveyor of the Pool and Forden Union not being present), and they determined that the boundary line lay where they proposed having a culvert.—After some discussion it was decided to take no further steps in the matter. IJuvqyv ieir.—The Surveyor drew attention to the fact that timber kad bean carried along tbe road from Dolcarreg to Pencaed; for the latt month, and that it was lik..J\- to continue for another six or seven months. A greater quantity of stone would be required, in consequence thereof, to keep the road in repair. The Survcvor was in- structed to find out the weight and quantity that had been carried. -Mr. D. Jones withdrew the pro- position made by him at the last Board re the bridge at Godor Llansantffraid.—Mr. H. Roberts drew attention to the road at Rhosyhithdir. He said there was a large gutter running along the side of road which was very dangerous. He had heard several complaints about it and he thought it ought to be covered'—- The Surveyor was instructed to ascertain the cost of doing so. A Public Footpath.—Mr. D. Jones drew the atten- tion of the Board to a footpath near Trewylan Hall which had lately been closed. He stated that it had been open for over thirty years, and now it had been closed a fence having been placed across it.—The Clerk said anyone had a right to go along a public footpath and the best way to keep it open was to use it. Once a public footpath always a public footpath. THE LATE MRS. GILLART, OF LLYNLLOEDD, MACHYNLLETH. The funeral of the late Mrs. Gillart, of Llyn- lloedd. Machynlleth, whose lamented death was re- ported in our columns last week took place at Machynlleth on Thursday the 15th instant, amidst every token of sympathy and respect, the blinds being drawn in every house along the route freta the deceased's residence to St. Peter's churchyard, where the interment took place. The funeral pro- cession was timed to start at 2 30 p. m. and by that hour many hundreds had assembled at Llynlloedd. Rev. Canon Warren-Trevor, Rector of Machynlleth, having officiated at the house the mournfnl cortfege, which was marshalled by Messrs. Edward Jon88, Lion Hotel; Wm. Parry, Glanfechan; Thomas Lloyd, John Davies, David Humphreys, Davies, Glyndwr Hotol; and Edward Morgan, jun., ceeded slowly to church in the following order Rev. Canon Warren-Trevor, Rector; Rev. J. Jones- Davies, Curate; Rev. John Williams, Rector of Penegoes; Rev. E. Edwards, Rhiwlas; Rev. W. Richards, Rector of Cemmes Rev. E. B. Thomas, Trawsfynydd; Rev. Charles Price, Rector of Pwm. nal; Rev. R. J. Edwards, Vicar of C orris Cura. of Corris, Mr. Rees, Machynlleth; Mr. Davies, Uwchygarreg; Rev. Josiah Jones, Congregatienalist; Drs. Grosholz, Towyn, A. O. Davies, and Matthews, Machynlleth tenants of the Dowager Marchioness of Londonderry's Estate foremen on PlAs Machynlleth Estate, viz.. Messrs Thomas Carruthers, Bailiff, John Price, Woodward, Thomas Jarman. Keeper. Then came the coffin, covered with beautiful wreathe, borne by Messrs John Williams. John Jones. William Owen, John Edward Jones, David Edwards, Hugh Thomas, David Hughes, Evan Evans, John Ellis, John Kerr, Evan Jones, Edwards Jones, Coedcae, Thomas Rowlands, John Parry, and David Humphreys. The chief mourners were Rev. James Gillart, Vicar of Gentleshaw. Staffordshire, Mr. David Gillart, Towyn, Mr. Richard Gillart, and Mr. Edmund Gillart, Machynlleth (sons of the de- ceased), Mr. Joseph Evans, Fronygog, Machynlleth (son-in-law), Master H. Jones-Evans (grandson). In the first mourning coach were Mrs. Joseph Evans, daughter, Mrs. James Gillart, daughter-in- law, and Miss Nesta Jones-Evans, grand-daughter; the second mourning coach contained Miss Whit- taker, Gentleshaw Miss Jones, Plas Cottage and Miss Sturkey. Dyffryn, Meifod. Mr. George Pryce, Mr. N. Lloyd-Jones and Mr. Pierce Ellis came next followed by the household servants, each of whom carried a beautiful wreath. The general public included, amongst others Mr H. Lloyd-Jones, N. P. Bank; Col. Morris, Llwyn- gwern; Mr G. W. Wakefield, G-arthgwynion Mr W. E. Gilbertson-Pritchard, Ceniarth; Mr G. W. Griffiths, Mount Pleasant; Mr W. J. S. Dry, Fron- deg; Mr C. R. Kenyon, Dolguog; Mr Henry Owen, Dolgoed Mr N. B. Owen, Brynffynon Sir David Evans, solicitor Mr E. Davies, C. C., Dolcaradog Mr Edward Williams, Braichgoch Mr John Row- lands, solicitor Mr Richard Rees, C. C.; Mr John Thomas, chemist Mr Llewelyn Evans, Aber- llefenny Offioo; Mr O. G. Owen, Matharfan; Mr B. Hughes, Aberffrvdlan; Mr T. Williams, Post- master; Mr Jeremiah Williams, Rhiwgwreiddyn; Mr J. A. Thomas, Cambrian Rlys; Mr W. Jones Cambrian House; Mr W M Jones, Draper; Mr S Breese, Garrh, Llanidloes Mr Thomas Brees Gro- cer Mr T Jones, Manledd, Llanidloes Mr R Owen, Nowlyn; Mr E Pritchard, Tynohir; Mr B Richards, Towyn; Mr W Daniel, Wallog; Mr Thomas Thomas, Grocer: Mr John Edmunds, Wynnstay Hotel; Mr W Rowlands, Towyn; Mr H Evans, Escuan Towyn; Mr Williams, Llawrpenegoes; Mr J Owen Penllyn, Towyn Mr Adam Evans, Printer; Mr E Marpole Mr John Morris, Doll; Mr Williams, Penrhosj Mr Edward Morgan Mr Geerge Bowen Mr Harry Lewis, Grocer; Mr J Lewis, Dolguog; Mr Hugh Lewis; Mr R M Howell, The Schools; Mr E Pritch- ard, Tynohir Captain Richards; Captain Roberts, Barhedyn; Mr David Jones, Forge; Mr Edward Morgan, junr., Mr David Morgan Mr B Pearce, Doll; Mr Howell Llanbrynmair; Mr Jones, Heady, Towyn; Mr Evans, Watchmaker; Mr Taughan Owen; Mr J 13 Davies, Foundry; Mr Enoch Davies, Towyn Mr Wm Pugh, Manufacturer; P.S. Hamer; P.C. Owen; Mr Vaughan, Penybank, Llanidloes; Mr John Morris, Doll; Mr D Evans, Shoemaker Mr D E Davies, Albert Terrace; Mr Mdwards, Abergwydol; Mr R Lloyd, Manufacturer; Mr Parsons, Maengwyn Street; Mr D J Davies, Glyn- dwr Hotel; Mr Morris James, Towyn Mr Jones, Ffrydd; Mr R Rees, Builder; Mr David Davies, Pennal; Mr R Jones, Ironmonger; Mr John Evans Maengwyn Stores; Mr. Lloyd Roberts; Mr John Jones, Butcher; Mr Hughes, Rhosdyrnog; Mr D Williams, Grocer; Mr Lewis Williams, Accountant; Mr Jones, Union; Mr John Jones, Glanmerin; Mr David Jones, Cattle Dealer; Mr Davies, Brynclygo; Mr Edward Breese, 6rocer; Mr Jones, London House, &c. &c. The procession was met at the church gates by Revs. Canon Warren Trevor, John Williams, Peneygoes, and J. Jones Davies, Curate, and the surpliced choir, under the conductorship of |Mr. J. R. Phillips. Mr. R. M. Howell, the school, presided at the organ, and the 90th Paslm and the funeral Hymn Xo. 401 (Ancient and Modern) were very impressively sung. The "Nunc Dimittis" was very feelingly chanted as the body was being borne down the aisle on leaving the church. Canon Trevor and the Rev. John Williams officiated at the grave side, and the large concourse of people snng with much feeling the old familiar Welsh Hymn, O fryniau Caersalem." The coffin, which bore the following inscription, ELIZABETH GILLART, Died 11th February, 1894. Aged 70 Years, was of polished oak with brass furniture, and was made by Mr John O. Williams. Machvnlletli. Mr John Lewis, of Londonderry House, Machynlleth, was the undertaker. The grave was beautifully lined with moss and flowers by Mr Taylor, gardener at Newlands, and is situate under the old yew tree on the east side of the church. Wreaths were sent by the following:—The Rev. James and Mrs. Gillart, Gentleshaw Vicarage, Mr David Gillart, Towyn, Mr Richard Gillart, Llynlloed, Mr Edmund Gillart, Llynlloed, Mr and Mrs Joseph Evans, Fronygog, Grandchildren at Fronygog. Grandchildren at Gentleshaw, Mar- chioness (D.) of Londonderry, on the card attached to which was written A mark of regard and respect, and in recognition of a friendship of oyer 30 years' duration," Marquis of Londonderry, K.G., Lady Aline Beaumont, Sir Pryce and Lady Pryce- Jones, Miss Whittaker, Gentleshaw Vicarage, Miss Jones. Plas Cottage, Miss Sturkey, Dyffryn, Meifod, Mr and Mrs J. Jones. Brompton, Shrews-. buiy, Miss Jones, St. John's Wood, Brixton, Mr Re P. Whittaker, Mr G. F. Whittaker. and Miss Jenni Whittaker, Gentleshaw Vicarage, Miss Lees, Altrincham, servants at Llynlloedd, and Mrs Leek, Mrs. Margaret Hughes, and Miss Jane Hughes, Mr D. Jones, groom at Llynlloedd. servants at Frony- gog, servants at Gentleshaw Vicarage, employes on Plas Machynlleth estate, Canon and Mrs Trevor Machynlleth, Rev. J. and Mrs Williams Penegoes' Rev. 'E. and Mrs Edwards, Rev. John Roberts, Fron, Garthmyl, Col. Morris, Llwyngwern Mr and Mrs Lloyd-Jones and family, X. P. Bank' Miss Griffiths, late Rectory, Machynlleth, Mrs Lewis and Mrs Maclellan. Llandovev. Mr and Mrs John Francis, Eldon House, London, Mrs D. ?f°T vr '1-!011- Ah«-d<m,Y, Mrs Bonsall, Morben, Machynlleth. Dr. and Mrs A. O. Davies, enra t, A r G. A. Dickson. Chester, Mrs George Dr- Gittins, Chasetown, Miss waf°5eS' S E- M- ^kefield, and Mr G. W. uakeheld, Garthgwynion. Mr and Mrs W. W. 'Voosuam, London. rtir E. Jones Owen, Llanwrst, Mr D. Evans and family, Pendre, Miss Pugh, N. P. auk, Machynlleth, Miss Mhomas, Fronygog, Capt. 1 reston, Towyn, Mr and Mrs W. J. Lewie, Rhiwgwreiddyn, Mr and Mrs Adam Evans, and Miss Evans, Machynlleth, Mr and Mrs D. P. Jones, ilanledd, Llanidloes, Mr and Mrs Edmunds, W ynnstay Hotel, Mrs Newbery, Towyn, Mrs aughan Owen, Machynlleth, Mr R. W. Williams, Clerk, Messrs Evans and Gillart.—At the church on Sunday morning last, Canon Warren-Trevor, preaching from Eph. III. 20 and 21., alluded in very feeling terms to the late Mrs Gillart.