The Montgomery County Times and Shropshire and Mid-Wales Advertiser

ELLESMGRE. THE FAIR.—At the fair IIn Tuesday, Messrs C. Cooke, sold 249 pigs, 147 cattle, 128 sheep and lambs, and 115 calves Messrs Parry & Batho sold 458 pigs, 121 cattle, 268 sheep and lambs, and 141 calves. The total number of animals sold was 1,627. Prices for cattle and calves were very good, but pigs were lower; sheep and lambs were higher. In the Market Hall, butter was 7d to 8td, eggs, 17 for -a shilling. VOLUNTEER SHOOTING )IArcu.- The second shootinar match took place at the Wond Lane Range, Ellesrnere, or Saturday last, between Oswes- try, Ellesmere, and Whitchurch shooting clubs of the Kind's Shropshire Light Infantry Volunteers, ten men from each company to fire seven shots at 200. 500 and 600 yards. The first match was shot. off at Llanvniyr.i ch on May 2nd, with the result that Whitchurch was first, Oswestry second, and EllesirK re rhird. Or, this occasion Whitchurch were tir^t with a s*j"ro of 712, Ehosmere second with 635, and Oswestry third with 633. The ),.e sc,,r,,s- h following are the scores—Whitchurch Staff Sergt W Wvatt. 87; C,)rpl Woolam, 81; Sergt-Inst Madders, 73; Pv: Tudor, 77; Pre Sherbrooke, 74; Corp I Stovetis. 2 lleat'oy, 69; 1 te Bobbin'j-n>n, 63: SprgT Richard' 62; Pte Cart- wright. 44; rotal 7:2. hliesmcre ^taff-Sorgt- F Brown, 35; P'e H Alams. 83; Serirt-Inst Walker, 75; Corp' S Gi-.di lis, 70; Pre C'iu.-twjo i, 69; P!e Robinson, 67; he Bltr" ;63; Pte Tai/or, 62; C'orpl Po'o'i. 6); Sorgt K-'»-;erton, 54; total SSo Oawt strv v.'oroi Sergl J E 1 hom-is, 79; Sergt-Jnsi. Byrne, 77; Sergt A J homas, 72 J Seigt J Thomas, 52; Bun er Matrhe ws. 60; Pti, J 68,3. MSMUSI.IT To THE late Vicar.—A meeting of the comniittee was held in the Town Hall OIl f .mrsd.'y, when there were present: Rev. W. C. E. Kyuaston (Hardwiek flail) in tin; chair, Rev. C. Tabor (secretary), Mr Beckley (treasurer), Mr Browulow R. 0. Tower, Mr John Llo d, Miss Wynne, the Misses Bebb (2), Mr Boyling, and Mr if. Peake. The Secretary reported that the fund now reached the large sum of £ 123 18 lid, including £10 from Lord Brownlow. The various I tenders wt-re carefully examined, and it was decided to recommend that of Mr Baskers to the general meeting of subscribers on certain coi d tions. Mr Hood proposed, and Mr B. R. C. Tower sooonded, and it was carried unanimously, That a I I general meeting of subscribers be called to meet at nf* O'vn Hall on Thursday next at 3 p.m." There is now every prospect of a reredos or a stained 'lass window being placed in the church to the i y "i or ,>f rhe late vicar, besides the tombstone in the ce neterv. ir *R.—Rev. E. Wanton, 'ate Rector of Ivanhoe, Bedfordshire, was instituted to the !iy;ri;.f .r h-Ie^mete on Wednesday by the Lord Bishop of Lichfield. The service commenced in St. Mary's Church at 7-30 p.m., and there was a g'ood attendance. The evensong service having been performed to the end of the Third Collect, the new Vicr.r and the Bishop took up their position uutside the a:tar rail, when the Vicar took the oath of allegiance to the Queen and her successors, and the oath of canonical obedience to the Bishop of the Diocese, and also made the declaration of assent to the 39 articles of religion and the Book.of Common Prayer, aad the declaration against Simoay. tiie :¡')'1, '1Id r,f'I',t:d ill feo-limr tlll'a! to¡ thp .j,Hh of their late Vicar (Rev. J. Peake) vvao had ministered to them for so many years, and whose death was the cause of the preswnt proceedings. He >aid the service tor the induction of a priest, to a living was verv different to what it was when their late Vicar was instituted to rhe Ellesrnere living. Then ir was mostly performed privately at the bishops Palace, now ir was public and open to all that the people should see what was done. He asked them to give their new Vicnr a hearty welcome, and lie desired their piayets also, so that he might be able to teach and lead them in ail that was for their eternal good. The Bishop then addressed the new Vicar as follows —" You are here to to-day as the -ervanfc of God yours is a Royal heretage. t Paul tells us of the gifts of the Spirit in confirmation and ordination that gift you have received. It will be your duty to baptise, to confirm, to administer the Holy Sacram ut, and to preach the VVor l so as to bring all to God." The Bishop and the new Vicar, and Rev. Hazelhurst (the Rural Dean). together with tne church wardens and Mr Brownlow li C Tower,t'ie*i walked down the centre aisle to the j West door, where the Rural Hean put the hand of the new Vicar un the key of .iie door and said to him, By virtue of this mandate I do induct vou unto the real, actual, and corporal possession of this Church of St. Mary s, Ellpsmerp, with all rights, profits, and appurtenances thereto be- longing, adding also, The Lord preserve thv going out and thy coming in from this time forth for ever more, Amen." The new Vicar then tolled the bell, signifying thereby to the parishioners his taking possession. The Bishop then placed the naw incumbent in his seat. The special hymns sung were No. 208, 352, and 353. A collection ¡ was made on behalf of the Lichfield Ordination Candidates Exhibition Fund, after which the Bishop pronounced the Messing, and the service ended. DIOCESAN CHL-ECK EXTENSION SOCIETY. On Tuesday evening a meeting was held in the Town Hall on behalf of the Diocesan Church Extension Society. There was a representative audience. Mr Brownloir R. C. Tower presided, and was sup- Portf>d by the Bishop of Shrewsbury, Mr R Lloyd Kenyon, Pradoe; Mr C R Mostyn Owen, Krwy; Revs W G Haslehurst, R.D., West Felton; TJ Rider, Baschurch IV C E Kvnaston, Hardwick; and H J ilcox, Cockshutt. Amongst those also present were Mrs Brownlow Tower, Mrs Owen, J>MV A E Wanton and Mrs Wanton. Rev W i Gowan, Rayton xi Towns; R W Foulger, Penley; F VV Jot), Tyneal O M Fielden, 1 rankton; F Lloyd, Grindod, and C H Davies. The meeting was opened with the singing of a hymn, Mrs Brownlow-Tower accompanying on the piano, and prayer offered by Rev G. Hazelhurst. The Chairman said the object of the appeal was for new churches, enlarging churches, auxiliary churches, mission rooms, and other church objects, parsonage houses, increase of endowments, stipends of additional curates, renting of places of worship, and providing of additional sittings, all free (applause). He hoped the appeal which was now made would meet with an adequate and substantial response (applause). The Bishop of Shrewsbury, followed, and gave interesting details tf information connected with the Society. His lordship traced its history from its formation by Bishop Ryder, 60 yeurs ago, down to the pre- sent time, when Bishop Legge made the apeeal for 225,000. He said that one of the chief aims of the Society was the provision of pastoral efficiency, and, [continuing, said that Mr Heywood-Lonsdale, who gave £1000 at the last quinquennial ttppeal, had again offered £ 1000 (applause). In "conclusion, bis lordship made an eloquent appeal for assistance.—Mr. Lloyd Kenyon proposed "That this meeting very earn- estly commends to Churchmen and Churchwomen of every degree in this deanery the appeal put forth by the Bishop on behalf of the Lichfield Diocesan Church Extension, Society, resting confidently its claim to even larger and more generous support (a) upon what it has done in the past to promote church extension and pastoral efficiency wherever, in town or in country, the need of help has been shown and (b) upon what it is still urgently called to do in these directions if our Church is to make adequate pro- vision in things spiritual for the yearly advancing population of the diocese and pledges itself to assist the endeavour which ought to be made to raise the income of the Society to a sum not less than £ 5,000 a year.Rev W. G. Haslehurst seconded the motion, which was carried.—Rev W. B. Gowan proposed a vote of thanks to the Chair- man for presiding.—Rev H. G. vVilcox, in seconding the motion, said he was pleased to inform them that since he came into the room zE150 had been promised towards th^ fund (applause). The Earl of Brownlow had promised £ 100 (applause).-The motion was agreed to, and the Chairman having returned thanks, the meeting concluded. The amount promised and collected at the close of the meeting was £ 191.

URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. M o N DAY. Present: Messrs Brownlow R. C. Tower (chair- man), W. Nunnerley, J. Sinclair, C. Cooke, H. Hawkins, J. Hood, 1. Cooke and Miss Gough; with Mr Pay (clerk), Mr Green (inspector), Mr Ashley (gas manager), and Mr E. O. Jones (collector). REPORTS. Mr John Green, sanitary inspector, reported one case of diphtheria and one case of measles. The cased were of a mild type, and both patients had recovered.—Mr F. Ashley, gas manager, reported that the gas mad? during the past month was 263,400 feet, against 259,600 feet for the corres. ponding month last year an increase of 3,800 feet. r E. 0. Jones (collector) repurted that he had rpcpived and paid to the treasurer the sum of 6 8 3d on the gas -iocotint.- lir John Pay surveyor) reported the main roads and streets to lle in good order. he main roads had been in- exnrpL /T- tho County Surveyor, and he had total o 1,3 aPPr°hation of their condition. The and for^n'^ expended on the public roads M*tcl, yt-ar ending 31,t that the Conn .1 1 he rePort als° stated condition. ThtM ^aS in,a satisfactory financial been carefully f«r the ensuing year had mittee who 8u*KeBted°M by ,che. Finance Com- from 2s to 1 6d.—Mr F w nctlon tbe 1-ate ported the balance of «V Blckley, treasurer, re- of the Board, to be account, in favour account £ 214 7s 5d. anc* tiie gas* Board was read nrgino- the T.P> • Guvernment tiou of the Infectious" Disease* the acjoP- 1889.—The Chairman S j^ion) Act, recently discussed the question at to!fe ,had °nl^ had decided not to adept the Act h leng-h and why they should go into the m-i're?- Saw.no reasen Cooke proposeil, »„d Mr Hood^1gV'. that the Clerk be instructed to notifv'ti r°tl0n Government Board to that effect ~-Tte cal unanimously carried. he motlon THE WATER SUPPLY. Mr Pay reported he had received no answer from the Loeal Government Board regarding the Pro- visional Order required for carrying out the water scheme. Mr L Cooke proposed that the Clerk write a.-k:ng for a rcply.-IIl seconding the proposal Mr Hood said this was becotfiirig a very serious matter te tne town at the present time. They would SOun have a water famine if the present dry weather continued. If they did uot ^<->t a reply lie thought they ouirht to take steps at once asthev had waited iive wee'-s already. The pr.poj.it ion was agreed to THE STATE OF THE GASWORKS The Chairman reported he had visited and inspected the roof of the Gasworks. His opinion was that they ought to wair, for some time in order t ;at when the work was done they should make tne other alterations which were also necessary.— Ihe Gas Manager stated the roof was in a danger- ous state, the slates were rotten and often more damage was done in trying to repair it.-In reply to a question, he stated if the roof were to fall they would loose all the gas in the holder, and most pro- bably there would be an explosion.—Mr Sinclair thought there was no necessity for waiting. They could very well carry out the other alterations at the present time. After further remarks Mr Sin- clair proposed that they ask Mr Belton, Shrewsbury, to examine the works and repurt to the Board at the next meeting.- Mr I. Cooke seconded, and the proposal was agreed to. THE PRICE OF GAS. Mr Hood gave notice that he would move at the next meeting1 that rhe price of gas be reduced from 4s lid to 4s 6d per thonsand feet. THE ESTIMATES. The estimates for the ensuing year was submitted as follows :Total estimated expenditure, zCI,130 4s 6d estim tted receipts, 1740 7s 6d leaving a balance of X,389 17s to be provided for. The com- mittee recommended the ordering of a Is 6d rate which would bring in zE422 12s 6d.—Mr Hood pro- posed that the rate for next year be reduced from 2s to Is 6d in the X. He thought the ratepayers would be gratified to learn that the town was in such a satisfactory financial condition and he con- gratulated the Council on the present state of affairs.—Mr C. Cookd seconded the proposal which was carried unanimously. THE MARKET INSPECTOR'S SALAiY. It was agreed to increase the salary of the mar- k, i iuso 'ctor from zEo to P,7 10s per annum. The inspector was eallud iu, and informed that his salary had been iucre ts-ed. Mr Mil tie, however, declined to hold the position for less than XIO a year and handed in his resignation.—After dis- cussion it was ttgread to accept the resignation. This was all the business.

NEWTOWN. (Continued I ¡,om page 2) MONTGOMKBYSUIHL YEOMANRY CAVAUIY.—The t!oi"l day's class firing in connection with the C Squad-on of the M.Y.C. concluded at Peuarth Range on Saturday last, when some excellent firing took place, the best, marksmen being Sergt. A. W. Barratt and Trouper Charles Lewis. Luncheon was provided on the ground on each occasion, followed by an excellent dinner at the Cambrian Vaults. ASCENSION DAY.—Anniversary services were held at the Parish Church on Thursday morning and evening, being most impressively conducted by Rev E. A. Fishbourne (Rector) and Rev G. (Curate). FIRK.—A fire broke out on Tuesday evening in a house in Gas street by a piece of timber, placed at th oack of the chimney, becoming ignited. For- tUthLcely it was discovered in time to prevent a •serious outbreak, but if the fire had remained much longer wi hout being discovered, probably the whole block would have been burnt to the earth, as the property is old and a great deal of wood mixed up with the brickwork. SL'CCESS OF LOCAL TOWNSMEN AT PoKTMA DOC SHOW.—It may be interesting to our readers to learn of the success achieved by some of the sport- ing gentlemen of this town who competed at Port- madoc show on Thursday last. In the open setters class Mr W G Cottle was successful in winning 1st prize; Steadman, of Dinas Maddwy, 2nd; and Mr W E Pryye-Jones, Dolerw, 3rd. Terriers, 33 en- tries 1 Mr J L Lloyd, Broad street, 2 Mr T B Lloyd, Park road, dog aged 9 (months. Variety class 1 Mr J L Lloyd's greyhound. Spaniel class: 2 Mr John Hamer, Bell Inn. Collie class h.c. Mr G H Bell for collie 7 months old, and Mr John Hamer. Mr Bennett's little mare, the renownc prize winner, took four first. prizes, three under saddle and one in harness. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. An extraordinary meeting of this authority was held at the Council Offices last evening, with the object of considering the estimates for the ensuing year, and of fixing the rate. Mr Alfred Ford, J.P., presided, and there were also present Mr John Hughes (vice-chainnan), Messrs P. Wilson Jones, Barker Halliwell, A. S. Cooke, ohn Green, Edward Jones, Thomas Edmunds, vanAsbton, Lewis, and J. Humphreys. THE ESTIMATES. The Chairman, in submitting the estimates for the current financial year, said it would be neces- sary to remind the Council that they commenced the past year with a balance due to the treasurer of E285 lis 8d nnd a considerable amount of work held over, both of which in the opinion of the Council necessitated a rate of 3s 9d in the £ which was accordingly made. They commenced this year with a balance in hand of zE223 6s 5d. The rate proposed this year was 3s 4d in the zE, of which the repayment of loans and interest would absorb Is 9d, and all othei expenses Is 7d, and with that amount they proposed to do all the necessary work of the Council, and in addition some other things which the various committees thought necessary for the comfort and well-being of the ratepayers. He here mentioned that the cost of fencing and preparing the grounds laid out for allotments had been zE23 Is 9td, which sum would be paid out of the rents, extending over 10 years. It was pro- posed to culvert that portion of the Green Brook oetween the bridge and the river, the occupiers and owners in the immediate neighbourhood paying part of the expense. It was also proposed, with the consent and assistance of the County Council, to improve the side walks leading into tue town; and inasmuch as there was now, and would be in the future, great traffic on that portion of the Llanidloes road leading up to and past the Allot- ments," they proposed to curb and make a good footpath there, at a cost of L25 as the Council's snare of the expense. Complaints had been made to the Council as to the condition of the road lying between the School lane and near to Homestay, and the want of a footpath there. Again, with the consent and assistance of the County Council, it was proposed to make a footpath at that place, at a cost to the Council of X25. It was also proposed to spend X20 this year upon alterations and improvements at the sewerage farm. Although much was done during the year, still more would have been done to the streets had it been possible to have had the stsam roller a longer time. Now that the County Council had two rollers they hopec to be able to do all that was necessary during the year. Since the committee met, a proposal had been made by the owner of Merton Terrace and the adjoining garden to carry out an improvement which was suggested some years ago, and which had become more necessary now that a new warehouse had been built on Kerry Road, and that was to set back the garden at the end adjoining Firs Glen," in a line with it and the gatepost nearest Merton Terrace, and make a continuous footpath from the warehouse to connect with the one at Firs Glen. The owner of the garden, Mr. Edward Davies, was now willing that it should be carried out by the Council, and as it would be a considerable improve- ment to his property it might fairly be expected that lie wuul,l contribute somewhat to the expense, which was estimated to cost about i,30 15s Oel. Referring to the oulvertiug of the Green Brook, between the Short Bridge and the river, Mr Edvv. Jones rose to culer his protest against anything being done to the brook. If there was a nuisance then it was their duty to keep the nuisance out of the brook aud not cover it over.—Mr CooKe thought the recommendation of the san.tary committee was the only wise course possible.—Mr Green said the commitree got the property owners to promise to subscribe 18 to the cost, and if they allowed this £8 to slip by now they would be doing a great wrong to the town.-Ilr P. W. Jones rose in support of the recommendation of the committee. lie said it was a disgrace to the town to allow the present condition of the brook from the bridge to the river to continue.—Mr Edmunds thought they ought to commence at the top end.—Mr Humphreys pointed out thafras io had been a standing nuisance for so many years, he did not thiuk they could do better than entertain the recommendation of the com- mittee. They talked last year of doing it, but it came to nothing; now that the owners had promised to contribute part of he cost he thought they ought to can v out the work. He therefore moved the adoption of the committee's recom- mendation.—The Vice-Chairman seconded, because he believed the nuisance sent visitors away from the town.—Mr Edward Jones moved a direct negative, which Mr Lewis seconded, believing with Mr Edmunds that they ought to begin at the top.— For the amendment three voted, and six against, the recommendation of the committee therefoie being confirmed.—With regard to the proposed im- provement of the side-walks, the Chairman moved, an the Vice-Chairman seconded, the adoption of e committee's recommendation.—Mr Edmunds shr»Vei-i atnenc^ment, as he did not think ttiey Onn^ ere with the affairs of the CounLy would'h Jlnies seconded. He thought it Countv r to first appeal to thu t(\<JO Lh,; was their duty fir«t TI a ri^ -e in their own holuing l;rsnrcw °°v",at^Ui:f^ exn"iist> F ti Council at considerable dec-larc::carried.-ih- ^"commutes b.,„g 3d ra*, becauyo tl.e Board had Zo' » 03 question wlie.liei- u„; Cou.,4,- Council certain monies on the highways—AT,- hM •BJonded. Mr R. Lewis moved that the miter't deferred until the compromise of July 1« ioM „ fulfilled. Mr E. AshJn seconded. f \J aIrman refused to put Mr R. Lewis's motion to the meet- itlg--On the motion being put six voted for the 3s 4d rate and five for the 3s 3d rate.—All the proposals of the Chairman were finally adopted although several amendments were proposed. Mr P. W. Jones brought forward the question of the reception of the Prince of Wales, and it was decided to put the matter on the agenda for the next meeting. -Mr A. S. Cooke suggested that the bank of the Severn be improved, but no action was taken in the stter--This was all the business. V

ABERYSTWYTH. CnCRCH NEWS.— Rev. T. E. Owen, B.A., Festiniog, brother of Mr W. P. Owen, solicitor, has been ap- pointed minor canon of Bangor Cathedral. Mr Owen is the son of Rev. F.lias Owen, of Llany- blodwel. PUBLIC LIBRARY".—The sub-committee appointed to select a list of new books for the library have held a meeting and in the course of a few days it is hoped that the book shelves at the library will be replenished. The number of volumes issued during the week ending Wednesday amounted to 413. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.—The proposed pur- chase of Ardwyn School has received [he consent of the Charity Commissioners, and the school will be opened after the summer holidays. TIIE VOLUNTEERS.—On Friday evening week a meeting of the committee was held, presided over by Councillor R. J. Jones. A committee was appointed to collect subscriptions, and it was resolved to ask Mr Perrott of the National and Pro- vincial Bank to act as treasurer. THE KNIGHTHOOD OF DJI. ISAMBARD OWEN.—Not- withstanding the denial made by Dr Isambard Owen of any knowledge of the intended honour about to be conferred upon him. We learn from an excellent source that he will be knighted in recognition of his services to Welsh education. CANON* GORE.— Canon Gore of Westminster, preached in St Michael's Church on Suuday after- noon in connection with the U.C.W. Church Guild. The rev gentleman also preached in the evening, when there was a crowded congregation. The lessons were read by the Von Archdeacon Protheroe. POLICE COURT.-At the Police Court on Tuesday morning, befere the Mayor (Councillor T Grilliths), and Sir J. W. Szlumper, Margaret Jenkins a char- woman was charged by Inspector Morgan with being drunk and incapable. After hearing the evi- dence the case was dismissed. THE SANDS.—The lovely weather that now pre- vails on the coast has induced the visitors to leave their inland homes and they are already flocking into the town. The sands present a somewhat, lively appearance and there are good prospects for the season. BENEFIT CONCERT.—Under the chairmanship of his Worship the Mayor, an excellent concert took place in St. Phillips's Hall on Friday evening week. I The concert was got up for the benefit of John Griffiths, mariner, Penglais road, who has been in failing health for the last six mouths. The large hall was crowded and the concert was a thorough success. THE COACHING SEASON.—The Misses Morris, of the Waterloo Hotel, purchased a new coach for the coming season. On Saturday the Collegians were driven to Machynlleth to play their cricket match. The coach was again brought into requisition on Wednesday, when it was engaged in taking the members of the Young Women's Improvement Association on an excursion to Aberayron. GENERAL RECEPTION COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this committee was held at the College, when the Mayor presided. Reports were received from the I various committees and adopted. It was decided to engage the Treorky choir to sing at the installa- tion ceremony and luncheon. The choir will also take part in a grand evening concert to be held in the installation pavillion. By this means many hun- dreds of visitors will have an opportunity of listen- ing to the famous choir as well as viewing the building. Owing to the sub-committees having so much work on hand it was decided to appoint a Press Committee, consisting of Professor Davies, Messrs F. T. Leir, Evan Evans, Dr Samuels, Prof Marshall, Prof Snape, and Mr J. W. Edwards. The names of Messrs J. Gibson and J. Morgan, together with the uame3 of all the Lolicitors practising in Aberystwyth, the members of the College who were governors, and Prof Angus were added to the Reception Committee. STEALING A CASH Box.—The police are just now busi'y engaged in tracing a robbery which took p^ce at Councillor R- Doughton's shop on Tuesday morning week, whereby a cash box containing JE17 in gold, a cheque for 26 made payable to Ur. Dough ton and other documents of value were stolen. On the morning of the robbery Mr and Mrs Doughton left home. Before leaving they had occasion to take money from the cash box which they put back in its usual place. About mid-day the on went to look for the box but could not find it. and thinking that his father had put it safely aside be did not trouble about the matter. On the fol- lowing Friday Mr. and Mrs. Doughton returned and it was then that the true state of affairs became known. The police we"e at once informed of the matter but the good start the thief has had lends little hope of his capture. GOLF CLUB.—It has long been recognised that one of the draw-backs to Aberystwyth was the absence of recreation grounds or golf links to which the visitors could turn for an afternoon's enjoy- ment. It is now proposed to provide golf links at Llanbadarn, and for this purpose a meeting was held at St David's Club. Mr Murray, U.C.W. was appointed chairman, and Prof Edwards was elected secretary pro. tem. Prof Edwards said that they could lay down a course of nine holes at Llan- badarn at a small cost. Messrs D. C. Roberts, Dan Jones and Murray were appointed a committee and the secretary was directed to fix on the position of the holes and the teeing ground. PETTY SESSIONS. WEDNESDAY. Before his Worsh-P the Mayor (Councillor T. Griffiths), Councillors E. P. Wynne and R. J. Jones. IMPORTANT TO MARINERS.— Humphrey Price, master mariner, of Little Darkgate street, and skipper of the schooner "Edith Eleanor," was summoned for keeping a dog without a licence. The defendant did not apPrHr having gone to sea, but in a conversation with P.C. Owen he stated that he was under the impression that he could keep a dog on board a ship without paying anything.— The magistrates said this was not so as there was no exemption, and the defendant was fined 2s 6d including costs. APPLICATION.:—An application to extend the hours of the Lion Hotel uutil one o'clock on the occasion of the annua! football dinner held that night was granted. A BLAZING CHIATXRV. wife of Thomas Williams, tailor, Poplar Row, appeared to answer to a charge of allowing a chimney of the house occupied by her to go on fire on May 6th, and having heard the evidence the Bench fined her Is. UNFORTUNATE PEDLAR.- Charles E. Andrews, a tramp, was charged by P.O. K Powell with Lawk- in, in the town without a. license. Ihe defendant admitted the offence.—There were previous convic- tions against the defendant- 1"0 Mayor If the Bench will overlook this will you promise never to come back here again. Defendant I will, sir.- The Mayor Fait hfnlly Defendant Faithfully. — The Mayor Very well. THE CANDIDATE'S JOKE. -Andrew Patter- son, of 2. liees Cottages, Portland Lane, gardener. was charged by MvRees Jones, the surgeon for the borough, with ovcrcrowui:? a room of a dwelling- house, making it injurious to the health of the 'inmates—Rees Jones said that the defendant occu- pied a small room in R.c.; Cottages in Portland Lane. The room was short of bOO cubic feet, and in this room the defendant, his wife, and four children resided. The medical officer h d reported the case to the sanitary authorities and certified that the room was overcrowi ed. Dr Abraham Thomas. me Heal officer of health. said that he bad visited the place mentioned and found that there was over- crowding. The capacity of the room was only just sufficient for one individual, and it was evidently a glaring case of overcrowding. The Town Clerk served a notice some time ago, but it had Hot been complied with.—The Town Clerk said that it was a very serious matter, but the town authorities did not ask for a heivy penalty. The proceedings were bound to be taken, as it was most essential to the interests of the town that such things should not be allowed to exist—The iJL-fenuant: certain y would not stay in the place if I could get another house, but it is not possible to get one I have been look- ing for a house ever since November. The total rent of the whole house is only 2s 2d. and I pay 3s for the one room I live in.The Town Clerk said that it was a very hard case.— 1 be Defendant said that there was a great cry about workingmen's cottages during the Town Council clectioii-(Ia ighte )-b,,it, they would hear no more about that until next November. The Town Clerk said that he Jelt the hardship of the case, but there was a duty to be performed and they must sink all sentiments. Ihey weie all sorry for the defendant, but Mr I homas said that the health requirements must, be observed. He would suggest that they give the defendant a week to leave.- I'his the Bench decided to do.— There were DO other eases.

LLANILA R. DISTRICT COUNCIL EDUCTION.—On Friday after- noon the pnllinsr took place for thr- e!ecrion of a member of the Rural District Council in the room of Mr T. W. Nicholas, who has left the neighbour- hood, at the National School, Llanilar. The pre- siding officer was Mr D. Davies, Aberystwyth, with Mr VVilliam Evans, Cnwchcoch, as clerk. The result, Nvi,, as follows :Ir David Evans, Dolfor. 49; Mr Vanier Jones, Garthfawr, 48; Sir liran Morris, Gardeni, 4o Mr Isaac Jones, Cetncoed, 25.

MACHYNLLETH. (Continued from Page 2.) HIRING FAIR.The annual hiring fair will take place to-day. The fair is usually attended by many hundreds cf young persons and the travelling show- men and hobby-horse proprietor have pitched their stands on a field near the starion. POLWP: COI'RT.— At the Police Court on Wednes- before Edward Da vies, Esq., John Simpson was charged by P.C. A. Owen with hawking in the parish of Darowen without a license. File prisoner was remanded until tne following day when he was again brought up before Joseph Evans, Esq., and sent to prison for seven days.

PENNAL. JCJIBLE SALE.—A very successful Jumble Sale was held at the Church Sunday Schoolroom on Friday, May lst. The sale was arranged by Miss Price, Rectory, and contributions were sent by the following ladies —Mrs. and the Misses Thru-,ton, Ponnal Lower; Mrs and the Misses Price, the Rectory; Mrs Auwyl, Llugvvv; Mrs Laseelles, PepmJ( I; Mrs Ory and Miss Crumpton, Glansychan; and Miss Howell, Craigydou. The proceeds are to be given to the Sunday School Lending Liorarv.

WEDDING OF MR. E. H. THITUSTON WITH MISS LUCY LAWSON. On Friday, May 8th, at St. James's Church, Piccadilly, the wedding took place of Mr. Edmund Heathcote Thruston, of Pennal Tower, Merionethshire, and Miss Lucy Lawson, third daughter of Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Bart., M.P., and Lady Lawson, of Bray ton, Carlisle, and 7, Eaton square. The churc-h was beautifully decorated with palms and white flowers. The service, which was fully choral, began at 11 30, and was conducted by Bishop Barry, rector of St. James, in the un- avoidable absence through indisposition of the Bishop of St. David's. The hymns sung were "Thine fur ever" and "0 perfect love." The bride, who was given away by her father, Sir Wilfrid Lawson, was attired in a handsome dress of thick white-corded silk, trimmed with silver em- broidery and chiffon. She wore a wreath of orange blossoms under a tulle veil, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white exotics, the gift of the bridegroom. Her young niece (Miss Elsie Holland- Hibbert) was bridesmaid, and her nephew (Master Thurston Holland-llibbert), who wore a suit of green velvet, acted as page. The bridemaid, was dressed in a white silk frock, trimmed with white lace, and a large white picture hat trimmed with white ostrich feathers,'and wore a gold bangle with initials in pearls, which, with a lovely shower bouquet of white flowers, was the bridegroom's gift. Mr. Clement Pollen acted as best man. After the ceremony the near relatives witnessed the sign- ing of the register, and subsequently Ladv Lawson gave a reception at 7, Eaton square. Early in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Thruston left for Tatlev Park, Herefordshire. The bride wore a green cloth tailor-made costume, with a pink and white silk vest and a large pink chin hat trimmed with mignonette and pink flowers. Lady Lawson, the bride's mother, wore a dress of purple shot moireand a bonnet trim- med with flowers of the same colour. Mrs Thruston, the bridegroom's mother, was in rich black brocade with a bonnet of black and cream roses. Afro Holland-Hibbert (married sister of bride), was dressed in a handsome russet, brown velvet coat and skirt, with a light brocade vest, and a royal blue straw toque, with blue flowera and black aigrette. Miss Josephine Lawson (the bride's sister), wore a pretty rose-pink dress with white lace fichu and a black hat with roses and white bows. Miss Thruston, the bridegrooms sister, wore a pretty pink chene silk gown and a black hat with clusters of geraniums. Miss Olwen Thruston had a dress of Jpink shot silk and a white lace picture hat, trimmed with shot silk ribbon and forget-me-nots. Lady North was in black satin with pink roses in her bonnet; Lady Macpherson Grant in a black satin gown and a bonnet trimmed with heliotrope. Mrs -Curzon wore a dark blue canvas gown with an applique of cream guipure and a green straw hat with cream flowers. Mrs Lawson wore a light crepe-striped gown with petunia velvet trimming. Miss Leigh was in a forget-me-not blue foulard gown and a hat to match, tripimed with lisse. Among those present at the church and afterwards at the reception were Sir Wilfrid and Lady Lawson, Miss Josephine Lawson, Hon. Arthur and Mrs Holland-Hibbert, Mr and Mrs Alan Curwen (sisters of bride), Mrs Lawson, Mrs Godfrey Lawson, Miss K Lawson, Lord Scarsdale (uncle), Mr and Mrs Setihouse, Mr and "Mrs Mordaunt Lawson, Mrs Thruston (mother of bridegroom), Miss Thruston, Miss Owen Thruston (sisters), Gen. Sir Edward and Lady Sotheby, Gen. Sir Edward and Lady Russell, MrsSotheby, the Misses Sotheby, Mrs and Capt K M Dunn, Right Hon. George Curzon, M.P., and Mrs Curzon, Mrs Alfred Curzon, Hon. Elinor Curzon, Mrs and the Misses Fordham, Lady and Macpherson Grant, Miss and Miss Nina Kay- Still Lady Elizabeth Byng, Hon. Cordoila Leigh, Hon. Lady Miller, Sir Simeon and Lady Stuart, Lady Montagu Pollock aud the Misses Montagu Pollock, Sir Ford, Lady North and Mins Mam, Capt E Sawbridge. the Hon Mrs Devereua;, Get, the Hon and Mrs Calthorpe, Dowager Lady Stuart, Mrs Cecil Raikes, Miss Raikes, Mrs and Miss Pollen, Mr Clement Pollen, Mr B F -Vision. Mr Man rice LJoyd, Mrs Knight Bruce, Miss Gem, Miss Lindsay, Miss Maitland, Mr and Mrs Selbv Stuart, Miss Kempson, Miss Fry, Miss Scott, I i,, Davies, Miss llbert, Miss Maitland, and many others. Thewpddiug cake was supplied by Messrs GUIlter. The wedding day was one of great rejoicing at Pennal. At all early hour guns were fired, and the shooting continued at intervals through the day. In the afternoon a tea was given to everybody by Mr Thruston in the Sunday Schoolroom, which was prettily decorated for the occasion, as was also the with flags, etc. The school children were entertained first and afterwards the grown up people. Mr Lloyd Roberts, harpist, played during the afternoon, llev W. Perkins read verses which ho had composed in honour of the occasion, and cheers were given for the newly-married couple, Mrs Thruston, and Lady Lawson. During the afternoon a telegram was received from Mrs Thruston acknowledging a con- gratulatory telegram sent from Pennal. The arrangements were carried out by Miss Price, rectory, and there were also present, Mr and Mrs Lascelles, .Mrs Dry, the Misses Price, and many others who kindly gave assistance. The following is a list of some of the wedding presents. To the bride :—Cheque, Sir Wilfrid Lawson; diamond necklace, Mrs Thruston antique silver fish-slice, the Misses Thruston; piano, Hon. Arthur and Mrs Holland Hibbart; silver tea pot (George HI), Hon. Geoge Curzon and Mrs Ctirzon side saddle, Mr Arthur Lawson; white Mititon breakfast set, Mr and Mrs Mordaunt Lawson Indian embroidery silver on white satin, Major Thruston; cheque. Miss E. Lawson; gold curb bracelet set with sapphires, Hon. Lady Miller; antique paste pendant, Al-iss T. Lawson silver egg boiler, Mr Godfrey Lawson; pearl brooch, SIr hrk Stewart, M.P..and Lady Stewart; cheque, Mr and Mrs Alan Ci: .n gold travelling clock, Mr and Hon. Mrs Cropper; set of dessert knives and fork:; (agate handles), Mrs Thruston antique silver trinket box. Colonel and the Misses Russell; red enamel and pearl locket, Mr aud M;s Lawson platibus skin muff, Hon. Cordeila Leigh; antique fan, Hon. Dudley and Mrs Leigh; silver pen and pencil, Lady Elizabeth Byn; pair of brass pian candlesticks, Sit, Ughtred Key-Slmttleworth, M.P., and Lady K. Shuttieworth; Venetian glass vases, Mr and the Misses t'tanley; six silver tea spoons, Miss C. N. Warrack; Indian silver card case, Mr T. Fetherstonhaugh; Lovvitoft china bowl, Hon. Albinia Bredrick; silver tish slice and fork, Mrs Moncrieff; book and tea table cloth, Miss Gem turquoise and pearl brooch, Mr and Miss Stuart Gladstone; silver cream jug (George III), Mr Fordham; green stick with silver band, Miss Kay Shuttieworth; Chippendale tea caddy, Miss Lindsay; carved oak tea table, Miss Stewart; Long's Oxford, Mrs Sproner and Miss Goodwin inlaid mahogany table, Misses Davies, Ilbert, Fry, Kempson, Scott, and Samson; tea table cloth and book, Miss Worthington; antique paste brooch (Queen Elizabeth), Miss Drury Lome; fan, Miss Sotheby; photograph frame, Miss C Sotheby; Etine, Mise Watson; delft inkstand and candlesticks, Mrs Dykes; pair of candlesticks, Mr and Mrs Hartley; cheque, Hon. Arthur and Mrs Holland Hilbert; lamp and sbadp, Miss Spring Rice china vase, Misses and Master Hartley Venetian glass, Misses Ethel and Maud Hartley green leather blotter and envelope case, Rev C and Hon Mrs Mac Michael standard lamp and copper kettle stand, Mr Ford- ham; silver scent bottle. Miss Briseo silver basin, cream jug and tongs, Mrs Richardson; piece of embroidery, Frallein Sannemann 3 tea spoons, Fran Sannemann 3 books, Frauleiu Scholl copper breakfast dish heater, Mr T F Fordham antique silver spoon, Miss B Hewitt; 3 pictures of Lake country, J'ey C and Mrs Gem 2 embroidered stone cases, Mrs Gem pair silver bon-bon dishes, Miss E Joicey green leather blotter with monogram, Lieut S R Drury-Lane, silver matchbox, Misses Bourke; carved oak tea table, Colonel and Mrs Wybergh oak chair, Misses Wvbergh pair silver- backed clothes brushes. Miss Macpherson Gran t silver box, Miss Graham Hn'ehinsrn 2 woo! mats, Mrs Steele; (embroidered), Miss Lang- don Davies; brass tea tray and stand, Mi and Mrs Wilson; fan, Mrs Barnwell fcilliott; set of large silver dessert spoons, Mr and Mrs Thomps n set of scarf pins, Miss and Master Holland Hibbert: cushion, Mr and Mrs Crookdakc; dessert service, Sir George and Lady Macpherson Grant; pair Lowestoft China bowls, Mr and Mrs James Stirling; antique silver quoick, Mrs Carter Wood hand- painted sideboard cover, Mr end Mrs Blair; icacassar, Mrs Abbott; green leather and silver card case, Messrs A and T Wybergh antique silver mounted card case, Mrs Kinneth Gibbs; books, Dr and Mrs Curwen enamel muff chain, Mr and Lady Mabel Howard silver thimble, Miss Wilson orna- ment, Mrs Bridgeman ornament, Hen Daphne Rendel; revolving bookstand, Mr and Mrs Reginald Marchall; handkerchief sachet. Mrs 1.7nderwood Coal port dessert service, Hon A Ifred and Mrs Curzon; ornament, Mrs and Misses Macan; ornament, Mr Ralph Maean photograph allium, Mrs Thompson table bell, Miss Dora Maclnnes; silver bonbon- Mrs Curwen; letter weigher, Miss Iviith Poc-klington embossed silver mirror, Lieut.-Col Poeklington and Captain Pocklington, R.N. silver buttonhook, Mr and Mrs Fairbuiru, Oxford cheque, Dr Briggs cheque, Miss Wiison; silver buttonhook, Mr and Mrs Scott; gilt clock with inscription, Committee of Aspatria Women's Liberal Associa- tion silver-mounted inkstand, members of G.F.S. Class; silver teapot, cream jag, sugar basin, and tongs, and six silver tea spoons, Brayton, Seal, and Baggrow, employes and house servants. To bride and bridegroom Cheque, Hon A and Mrs Holland Hibbert cheque, Mr and Mrs Curwcn; silver- mounted dressing bag, Sir Wilfrid Lawson em- bossed silver mirror, Lord Scarsdale ivory box with miniature, Hon Blanche and Elinor Curzon silver box, Hon Francis Curzon lampshade, Hon Sera line and Margaret Curzon antique silver box, Mrs Dunne silver and mother-of-pearl paper cutter, Miss Whitfield; dinner service, Mr and Mrs Senhouse umbrella (silver mounted), Mr and Mrs Macpherson Grant silver scent bottle, Miss Wood Edwards silver despatch box, Mr and Mrs Selby; bureau, Mrs lordam; black Wedge wood cream jug (200 years old), Mr Lyon framed photograph of college window, Oxford, Miss Pease anti- niacassar, Miss Bell cushion, Miss McLean: sofa or carriage rug, Miss Cropper antique china set, Mrs Jackson cushion, Miss Osbiston gold safety pin brooch set with pearls, M rs Tail Cum mock pottery porridge set, Mr A D and Miss Tait; carved oak tea tray, Mr and Mrs Brocklebank. Bridegroom's presents Silver candlesticks and set of silver forks and spoons, Mrs Thruston cheque, Major Thruston silver candlesticks, General and Mrs Sotheby silver muffineers. Col Russell; tea knives with silver handles, Miss Russell; silver Apostle spoons, Miss Gertrude Russell: saddle, the Misses Thruston antique vases, Rev W and the Hon Mrs Sotheby silver bon- bon dishes, Sir Edward and Lady Sotheby; silver candlesticks, Sir Edward and Lady Russell Indian skin carriage rug, Sir Frederick M Pollock gold sleeve links, Mr Maurice Lloyd; silver cigarette box, Mr Clement Pollen; silver bedroom candle- sticks, Miss Sotheby silver cigar lighter, Miss C Sotheby; antique chased silver spoons, Mrs C N Thruston; silver butter dishes and knives, Mrs Dunno; large silver inkstaud, Captain E M Dunne; silver cream jug, Mr Walter Dunne barometer and aneroid, Lady Montague Pollock; picture Miss E and H Pollock; silver salt cellars, Miss Pollock; silver clock and calendar, Miss Wood; silver bon-' bon dishes. Bishop of St David's and Mrs Basil Jones; handsome reading lamp, Mr and Mrs Sutthery Times Atlas, Mr and Mrs Buck antique silver muffineers, Canon and Mrs Trevor; silver cigar case ard silver match box, Miss Sawbridge: writing set, Mrs Knight Bruce; lamp. Mr Walsing- ham Weston: silver-mounted claiet jug Mrs Weston; four silver ramiquins, Mrs and Miss Mac- millan Scott; set of breakfast dishes, Mrs Josephine Lawson antique silver salt cellars, Mrs Thruston antique silver Maltese bowl. General and Mrs Wirile; cruet stand, Mrs Pughe silver fish slice, Mr Lloyd Jones; silver dessert dishes, Rev R and Mr Rolliston; silver tea caddy, Colonel and Mrs Cator; engraving, Mrs Pritchard; handsome solid silver tea tray, with coat of arms and inscription, friends, well-wishers and tenants.

LLANIDLOES. TOWN COUNCIL —THUUSDAY. Present: Councillor A. J. Morris, mayor, Conn- cillor Daniel Davies, ex-mayor, Aldermen E. Davies, E. Bowen, W. George, W. Ashton, Councillors K. Dakiu, T. Pryce Jones, Evan Williams, E. Hamer, R. George, J. Kinsey Jones, and D. Hamer, with lr. Arthur Davies, deputy town clerk, and lIlr. T. Jerman, assistant clerk. FINANCE. Councillor J. Kicsey Jones read the report as follows Amount of tolls collected since last report £3 8s., borough rate collected £74 14s. 8d., bills amounting to £12 14s. 8d. were passed for pay- ment. On the proposition of Councillor T. Pryce ¡ Jones, seconded by Councillor it. George, the 're- port was adopted. APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. The Mayor said they had received three applica- tiens for the above post, vi?, Messrs. D. Tinsley [John .Morgan, and K.Ralph Owen, the salary for £ i0 Per annum. Alderman George pro- posed, and Alderman E. Davies seconded, that 'Mr John Morgan be re-appointed, and as there wan no amendment, he was elect ed unanimously IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE. Coi.tie.lioi- Edward Hamer read the report of the comiuu'.t'C. in which it stated that the secretary of tbe i ^niinittee (Councillor Edward Hamer) had been instructed to write to the secretary of the Cambnan Railway, asking them to include ■d.intdloes in the list of stations for cheap bookings from all stations on the Cambrian Railway, and had a.so discussed the question of better preserving ) the rivers from illegal fishing, with a view of attract- ing gentlemen to the town for fishing. After a letter had been read from Mr. W. H. Gough, asking to ¡ allow the question of cheap bookings to remain over for another year, the report was adopted. ELECTRIC LIGnT. In accordance with notice of motion the Mayor nvneo that the Council institute electric lighting of the town, to be undertaken either bv the" Council or n company. He was of opinion afl public works she!);d be in the nauds of the Corporation, and as electric light was making such rapid progress he felt sure they would not be justified in treating with the Gas Company as at present. They would acquire it now at 6d per unit, which was equal to 3s per 1000 feet of gas. lie therefore prouosed that they apply for tenders for the electric Hghtino- of the town.—Councillor D. Hamer did not think the electric light at Cardiff was a success. Coun- cillor Daniel I)avies congratulated the Mayor upon his very precise remarks, but he did not rise to se<-und the motion as he thought there wore other matters that were under their consideration, chitdly the Water Scheme, and he thought that was quite sullieient to grapple with at cillor Kd. Hamer was in favour of electric li"ht which he t,nought, if generally adopted would pay well. He had made enquiries and he could have agas engine and the whole plan laid down on his premises for £100, and he thought if it would pay a private individual surely it would pay a public, body. They were paying now lamps.— Councillor Dakin said he believed in prog- res^ and tueir slow ness in Council matters was most, detrimental to the town. They had now engineers in the town examining the disniet with regard to the water scheme and he thought they should grapple with the one fchem3 and carry it out thoroughly, tho.i they would be better able to take up the other matter, as at the end of the vear they would have to give an account of their stewardship and what they had done. They had talked a great and there ■ ad nothing come to pass (laughter). He was of opinion the Mayor was trying to make his year of office a- memorable one and they should support him to make the town successful—commercially and socially. It was resolved that the matter be adjourned. GENERAL PURPOSES. The Mayor suggested that the contract with the Cambrian ivailways Company for supplying the water cart with water, terminate, and that instead of paying two guineas as at present, to purchase a force pump, and obtain the water from the river. The reason for his doing so was owing to their being only allowed three loads, which cost them in « all £ 2 7s, without cartage.—In reply to Counci Dakin Councillor Daniel Davios said that acco1" to the agreement they were to have the use o column for two guineas.—It was decided, on proposition of Alderman Kd. Davies, seconde Alderman Atditon, that the contract terminate r the date the water was refused.—The que9'i(Vtl purchasing a force pump was, on the proposit10^ Councillor Dakin. seconded by ^ounc^'°^.i,ier- Hamer, referred to a committee consisting of A man Ed. Davies, Councillors Evan Williams, an e a Pryce J nes, giving them full power to Purc^ia^l]{e I force pump if they think necessary, or to el' other arrangements for getting water.-— to was read from Dr. Morris, asking for perniission connect a surface drain from his stables at A.bery I nant to the main sewer.—The Mayor said if Council consented to give permission they be liable to ihe Loeal Government Board ( them to go in for flushing at once.—It was reso on the proposition of Alderman Ed. seconded by Councillor Ed. Dakin, that the tti.i be referred to the scavenging committee. DOLFOR. 'lla NUPTIAL RKJoictXGs. On Wednesday the v wis all asrir, the occasion being the wedding hn J Iliss M. K. Jones, eldest daughter of Mr iol," Jones Cider House, to Mr J. Evans, was i\ Railways, Montgomery. The ceremony waS 1 J L< pressivelv perfo-med by Rev S. Davies, Vicnr, a [ at the close the Wedding March" was the Organist. Mr J. Jones, junr., acted as man, and t he biidesmaids were Miss Jones j, Evans. Bells were rung and anvils, &c. were A large congregation of relatives and friends oit bride witnessed the proceedings. The wedd^ breakfast was provided at the Bride's ho This over, the newlv wedded pair left for ham. The presents were numerous and valoao'of The happy couple have the hartiest good w'9'ie/i;yt all who know them for their future prospel1 especially from those young friends who vvere school when Hie bride was a successful teach0r j needlework, for several years. A very evening was spent at the Cider House, and needlework, for several years. A very happy evening was spent at the Cider House, and close the health of the bride's family was dm with musical honours. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT.—There was a and appreciative audience at the SchoolronO' evening on the occasion of a grand compliwen a concert to the esteemed schoolmaster, Mr Chapman, which was under the patronage ot Pryce Pryce-Jones, Mr W. Buckley Pugh, Augustus Haig, Mr J. E. Pouudley, Dr Pur,Co0f! | Mr R. James, and Mr D. Jones. The V'car.Lag | S- Davies) presided, and Mr William Francis | the conductor. Mr A. D. Dawson kindly lent ",11 brake and pair in which to drive over he Newto rt. friends, whilst Mrs D. Jones and Miss Jones (Pbe madoc) were iudefatigable in helping to mii^e-rtleS concert a success. Mr Chapman has at all ti rendered great assistance in promoting ^Vyal good causes in the village and it was only na 11 that his many friends should take this opportu° a | of returning the compliment, and we were gt I to see by the large audience which assembled evening that his efforts in the past have b j appreciated. In addition to the following I lently-arranged programme Mr J. C. KeedweU c I tributed a Welsh sketch and some capital piano^0 solos. All the items were well received, j some instances the rapturous encoies that fol'0 had to be responded to. The following vva3 t programme as arranged :—Part song, Jane, s^grg Jane," Mrs G. Griffiths, Mrs Tanner-Francis, ^eSfl»g W. Francis, and G. Griffiths; song, The Navee," Mr J. C. S. Keedwell; song, "Chil f g asleep," Mrs Tanner Francis pianoforte s°lo» Kershaw; song, The Friar," Mr G. duet, Jealousy," Mrs G. Griffiths and M rs n Francis humorous song," The wicked 'j Mr W. Watkins recitation, Taffy," Mr J. Hughes part song, Hail, to thee, Cambria,' (jr. Griffiths, Mrs Tanuer-Francis and Messrs Francis and G. Griffiths song, Mr J. C. S. &e -s well; duet, Larboard Watch," Messrs W. Franq and G. H. Ellison song, The false lover," ^r.Svd Griffiths recitation, The leper," Mr J- ?&, Hughes song, Mr J. M. Milnes humorous so The little fat grey man," Mr W. Francis God save the Queen." ——

GABTHMYL. er THUNDERSTORM.— A terrific storm broke this district on Wednesday last. A cow, the of Mr William Pritchard, Tanyfron, was struck lightning, and was instantly killed.

TREWEEN. JT ACCIDENT TO A CTCHST.—On Friday 8T]I ixx&y Sl.ir.ston was returning from Shrewsbury to$Ltf pool, and when Hearing the bottom of the st^,j I bank between Middletcwn and Trewern, øP which he was going at a good rate, a horse and tinned the corner just in front of him. In get e It out of the way the doctor steered his macbi" t little too much to the left, and got caught <}, hedge, and consequently was thrown to the Pr0°tj,e Dr. Marston escaped with very little injury, but machine was considerably damaged. The$ Club of Welshpool about three years ago p'8 board at the top of this bank as a cauti £ >n ,j cyclists against riding down it, and it behoVeS y,e cyclists who are riding down the bank, to norl° of the board.

MIDDLETOWX. 11' WESLEYAN BAND OF HOPE.—On Thursday e*eJt ing the winter session of this Society was to a close when an entertainment was given io Schoolroom. Mr. J. G llilditch presided, and appropriate speech spoke of the work of the seSS,V0 and encouraged the members to continue ia good work. The recitation of Mr. Owen, pool, delighted the audience, aud the solos of Boffey and Miss Tiny Parry deserved the appl"u they received, as also all the other items. The fol- lowing was the programme: Hymn, Band of » address, chairman solo The drunkard's oh" Miss Roifey recitation IV t Murphy's Bothe,, nieiit?, Mr. E. A. Owen song The flag we 1°^ Mr. J. H. Twist; recRn'i >n, Some day," Walter Davies; solo "Jesus is mine," Miss T1 £ t, t i I Parry recitation Hanging a picture," Mr. E. 10 Owen solo The old brigade," Mr. R. Twist; so Hazel doll," Mr. Percy Lewis; recitatiou, A. Owen solo "The drink king," Mr. J. H. TWItl recitation, Mr. E. A. OTven solo "Father pray vv me to-night, Miss Boffey. A hearty vote of t was passed to the Chairman and to all who taken part. Miss Boffey and Mr. R. Twist ftL com par; icd the solos.

FORTHCO MYSGT EVrJNT Announced in our Advertising Columns. MAY. 16 and 17 Meetings at the Salvation Army a racks, Welshpool. 0) 18 Sale of Fat and Store Stock at the WelsbP^ Smithfield, by Messrs. Morris, Marshall)3 Poole. 18 Public Meeting in Guildhall, Oswestry, f°r 9^. sideratiou of proposed new railway to L gynog. r 19 Sale of Grass Keep on Pandy Farm and Park, Berriuw, at the Talbot Inn, Berriew, by Messrs. Morris, Marshall, and Poole. s try 20 Special Spring Side of Live Stock at 08".eS Smithfield, by Messrs. Whitfield and Soo. the 22 Sale by Auction, of Freehold Property, Rt 1[\8 Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, by Mr. 'fhoo' Morris. 22 Sale of Freehold Cottages, at the Roya' Hotel, Welshpool, by Mr. Thou. Morris. 25 Grand Fete aud Vaiiety Entertainment ac Hall. Oswestrv. 25 Open Bicycle Races round Lake Vyrnwy- 30 Assizes at the Public Rooms, Newtown. JUNE. 4 Ba/.ar;r in connection with the Groes CalvlUlr> Methodist Chapel. hnul 9, 10. 11, Frank Lloyd's Horse Sales at Wre-" 24 Foresters' Anniversary at Chirmrr —

DEATHS. d KNIR LA.vii -May 11, James England, Boar 3 Oswestry, aged 52. -j LLOVD--M*ay 5th, at 119, Grey Rock Sfc £ ,hn' Liverpool, Leonard, eldest son of the late Lloyd, Rose Hill, Borriew, in his 61st ye

R nrcaiES. TRADE HALf), L WELSHPOOL DRESSMAKING Ñ IN PERFECTION • PERFECT FIT AND LATEST STVLJ H STRICTLY MODERATE CHARTS- 1 • Ordfl*" Special attention paid to Mourning yj THE STOCK IS NOW ASSORTED WITH NEW GOODS. 'U- aud Printed and published by SAMUEL SA"r"go&co, DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing 0f 21, Berriew Street, Welshpool, in the Montgomery. Also published by y Qngtot^ SPEKCEB, at their Branch Office, .y of House Street, Aberystwyth, in the Co Cardigan.—May 16, 1896.

BOW STREET. CHORAL SOCIETY.—On Wednesday evening, Handel's oratorio, Jehtha was performed at the Garn Chapel by the Garn Choral Society. There wa an excellent attendance, and the chair was taken by Mr P. P. I'ryse, of Lodge Park. The con- ductor was Mr J. T. Rees, and be was assisted by the following artistes:—Soprano, Miss Beatrice Edwards, Cardiff; trenor, Mr W. Trevor Evans, R.A.M. bass, Mr H. R. Humphreys, Machynlleth. Miss Elizabeth Humphreys, Machynlleth, accom- panied, and the orchestra was made up as follows ;— first violins, Mr T. Shaw (leader of Sir Charles Halle's Orchestra) and Dr Brough; second violins. Mr Henry Walker (Liverpool Philarmonic) and Mr J. W. James, Aberystwyth; viola, Mr Thomas Brunnaw; 'cello, Mr G. F. Collinson (Sir Charles Halle's orchestra) bass, Mr W Sut ton (Sir Charles Halle's orchestra) flutes, Mr T Woosman Hughes and Mr Pancheon, Aborystwyth clarionette, Mr D C Rowe. The singing of the choir was on the whole good, and the audience were not loth to show their appreciation of the efforts put forth by the conductor and those under his baton. The soloists got through their work excep- tionally well. The concert was a thorough success.