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ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. f Continued fnmi Page 2.) THK LIBRARY.—Daring' the week ending W ednes- dn-y 45o books were issued from the public library. Several new books have recently been added. >c*\i>\v SCHOOL EXCURSION—On Monday the scholar? and friends of the Calviuistic Methodist Snnuay School. ( riccieth, to the number of over 300 paid a visit to the town. Refreshments had been provided for them in the Pareezer Hall, which possesses every convenience for catering for large par ies. Aimr.XT —Last week Mr David Jones, builder, met with a rather serious accident. [e was driving home with a pony and trap accompanied bv rwo gentlemen, and when near Crosswood Stu; iou the pony was startled and the occupants were thrown out of the trap. Mr Jones was severely shakeu and hurt about the face. THE Dri: I DS. On Wednesday next, the delegates win. assemble at the annual gathering of the Druids of England and who are meeting at Newtown wiil Newt0"1 lv'il pay a visit to Aberystwyth. They will be aecom- pat.iod by the famous Newtown Stiver Baud, which will piay selections of music on the Parade and Castle grounds. CAMBRIAN ARCH.EOLOGICAL SOCIETY.—On Wed- 11e"day Mr presided over a meeting held in the ,e College, called for the purpose of deciding what steps should be taken to i repare a list of excursions for the members of this Society, who intend holding their annua: gathering in the town during the summer. A committee was appointed to make the necosary arrangements, with Mr Samuel M.A., and the Pn. v Eben Jones as hon. sees. THE COLLEGE.- A cheque for £ 5 000 being the last instalment of the conditional grant of £1(01)0 promised by the Government has just been received by the College authorities. POLICE COURT.—At the Police Court on Monday, before Messrs Thomas Griffit' s and T. Hugh Jones, Charles Lloyd, Mill-street, was cnarged with being drunk and disorderly on Saturday, and was fined 5s.. including cos! s. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday evening a man named E. D. Edwards, of 8, Union-street, met with an accident by falling down the cellar of the Ship and Castle public house, and was badly hurt about the head. He1 is being attended by Dr Williams. TFACIIKRS' ASSOCIATION,— On Saturday a meeting of the North Cardiganshire Teachers' Association was held in the Board School. Miss Samuel pre- sided. and in the absence of Mr Prosser, Mr H. H. Herring acted as secretary. An interesting dis. cussion. led by Mr Ivory, took place on tne Education Bill now before Parliament, and it was decided to oiii the other county associations in holding a conference to discuss the same at Lampeter at an earlv date. It was also resone ,Q ask the other "county associations to unite in presenting an illuminated address to Mr L. J. Roberts, H.M.I., who has lately left the district. After the ordinary business the members partook of tea foo-pther in the new class room of the girls school. Mrs Saer and Miss Samuel presided over the !o: aud riiere. was also present Mrs Richards, Mi^-i Nicklin, Miss Bathurst, Mi>s Ivory, and otheis. An interesting paper was read by Mr Saer on the life and work of Robert Owen, of Newtown. A vote of thanks was tendered to Mr Saer, and the proceedings terminated. FCNERAL.— On Wednesday the funeral of ex- police constable Lewis for many years a member of the Cardiganshire force took place. He was a man much, respected, and during his term of service was the recipient of handsome presents. The funeral was attended by several public men, and members of the local force. ASIAI'LTING A WIFE.—At the Police Court on Thursday, before the Mayor (Councillor Griffiths), and Mr John Morgan, John McKay, Trefechan, was charged with assaulting his wife on January 8th last. The prisoner had been away from the town, ar.d had only been arrested on the previous day.— After hearing the evidence he was fined 5s and costs, or in default 14 days' imprisonment. STEALING MONEY.—At the Police Station on Thursday morning before His Worship the Mayor and John Morgan, Esq., Robert J. Patterson, a lad of thirteen, was charged with stealing a sovereign, the money of Geo. Eaton. The prosecutor said that the lad was in his employ and must have seen where he put the key3 of the cash box. Evidence was given as to the boy having purchased several articles, 'including a football and an accordion. The lad pleaded guilty.-The Bench ordered him to be detained in prison that night, and the follow- ing morning he was liberated. CRImcH CHORAL UNION.-The annual choral festival in connection with the rural deanery of Llanbadarn Fawr was held at St. Michael's Church on Wednesday, when choirs attened from Bangor, Borth, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn, Llanfi'nangel-genew-glyn, Llanynfelin, Llangrwy- fon, Llanilar, Penrhyncoch, Rhostre, St. Mary's Welsh Church, and Talybont. The conductor was Mr. Richard James, and the organist, Mr. Cash- more. Archdeacon Pryce, of Carmarthen, preached in the morning, and the services were iutoned by Rev. E. Jones, of Llanbadarn. The lessons were read by Revs. D. Jenkins and J. T. Griffiths (rural dean). In the afternoon the Litany was sung by Rev E. Jones, and the sermon preached by Archdeacon Protheroe. In the evening the service was intoned hy Rev W. Morgans, of St. Mary's Church, and Rev Evans, of Llancynfelin, and ^he lessons were read by the Vicars of Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn and Llaneynfelin. The sermon-was preached by Rev Canon Owen, Princi- Pa David's College, Lampeter. The sermons were excellent, and the singing on the whole was o a satisfactory character, and Mr. James is W°r u o muc^ Praise for his efforts. The anthems were enweh gorn o fawl" (Dr. Stainer), and f r rglwydd (Hywel Idloes). The secre- RPV \r° ev E. Jones, Llanbadarn Fawr, and who carried yesterday.—Mr* A. J^^T S\*l ft™ fellow solicitors, offered to hk'R" t congratulations upon ht re^ °n°r his long illness. They LewILt\u™ n Honour had been a severe one W rh ^0SS a the relief he had obtained would ho pe t at character.—His Honour saT hat °V Verm*nen* obliged for the kind expression, "T," Hughes. He felt much better, and hffw i get back to the circuit.—Mr Husrheg T „ TO are. sir.-Messrs Williams an^Metcalf'"l!™ V°U and for.ndryriien, sought to claim £ 8 8s Yronw'6™ West all, of St. Stephen's, London, for work plied to the mine at Florida, Cardi ?anshire »/a?" J. Hughes appeared for the plaintiff. Thedefenda t 1 did not appear, and judgment was given for payment forthwith.—Thomas Roberts & Co., of Liverpool claimed from Captain Wemvs the sum of £ 9 for 1 supply of a coaching coat.—Mr Hugh Hughes appeared for the plaintiffs.—The plaintiff said that the coat was ordered by Captain Wemys and after it had been made the defendant said that it did not fit and refused to take the coat. Captain Wemys said that the coat was a bad fit and he called Mr Webster to support his view. Mr Rowe, a tailor, examined the coat on Captain Wemyss and said it was a fair fit. There were marks of the coat hav- ing been worn.The Judge said he considered the coat a good fit after the evidence of Rowe and judgment would be given for the plaintiff. THE ROYAL VISIT TO ABERYSTWYTH. The preparations for the visit of the royal party to Aberystwyth are being steadily pushed forward, and the sub-committees arc busily engaged with the various duties allotted to them. The statement made by Mr Goschen id the House of Commons, in reply to Mr Humphreys-Owen, places at rest any anxiety that might have been felt as to whether a warship would be present in the bay on the 26th of June. Some persons hold the opinion that there is not sufficient water in the bay to allow a large ship to come it, but this question can with safety be left in the hands of the naval authorities, who, no doubt are well acquainted with the coast. The question of a guard of honour has not been definitely decided, but the Procession Committee has under consideration the choosing of the regiment from where the body guard will be drawn. The local reserve men of the Royal n' Navy, who number about 80, will it is said take part in the procession, as well as about 50 firemen drawn from the various Welsh brigades. The style of decoration of the town is a matter that gives rise to a good deal of speculation, and it might be of some aid to householders to learn the opinion of Sir E. Burne Jones upon the national colour. The famous artist, in a letter to Lady Verney, says there is no traditional Welsh green, but the proper colour is the upper part of the leek where it begins to put on blue and gray tints. If a fully expanded and still fresh leaf of tne lily of the valley was obtained it would be juet right. The momentous question of sub- scriptions has been satisfactorily handled, and up to the present about X980 has come to hand. The tender of Mr Probin, jeweller, for the supply of a key to be presented to the Princess of Wales on the occasion of the opening of the Alexandra Hall of Residence was accepted. The key will be made of silver gilt. The front of the head bears the royal arms and motto enamelled in heraldic colours, and supported on each side by the emblematic leek, also in enamel. Above this will be shown the Prince of Wales' feathers and motto. On the front there will be an enamelled scroll bear- ing the words '"University College cf Wales, Aberystwyth." On the shaft are shown in enamel Aberystwyth Castle, the Welsh harp, and the Tudor rose, with the words, Alexandra Hall, 1896." The t^ip moulding of the shaft is jewelled with fine carbuncles, and on the reverse of the head is placed a shield bearing the red dragon of Wales and the Welsh motto" Y Ddraig Goch a Ddyry Gychwyn." Amongst many other distinguished persons expected to be present on the occasion occur the names of Lord and Lady Herschell, and Mr H. M. Stanley, the African explorer. PREPARATIONS AT MACHYNLLETH. The subscriptions towards the expenses at Mach- ynlleth are steadily flowing ill, but a large sum is still needed to meet the heavy expenses. The Ladies Decoration Committee have with commen- dable promptness sent in a report to the Decoration Committee upon the style of the decorations to be used. The report was adopted, and a small sub- committee appointed, consisting of ladies and gentlemen, to draw up sketches and prepare speci- fications to carry out the the report of the Ladies Committee. The Clerk will in the meantime obtain tenders from the local tradesmen for the carrying out of the work. The following ladies and gentle- men have promised to supply evergreens, and other materials for decorative purposesThe Marchioness (D) of Londonderry, Mrs Thurston, Mr Joseph Evans, Mr Gilbertson Pritchard, Colonel Morris, Mr Rd Peyton. Mr Lawrence Ruck, Mr R. C. Auwyl, Mr Sackville Phelps, Major Bonsall, and Mr Slithery. Three choirs have been formed, and they will begin their practices on Monday evening. The music will consist chiefly ef Welsh airs.
MACHYNLLETH.
MACHYNLLETH. FESTIVAL.—On Wednesday the annual siog-Mg festival in connection with the Baptists of North Cardigan was held in the town. The singing was conducted by Mr R. C. Jenkins, of Llanelly, and there was an orchestra of fourteen stringed instru- ments. LLANB 1DARN FAWR. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of the School Board WHS held in the Cwmpadarn School on Thursday. There were present Mr Richard Edwards (chair- man), Messrs J. P. Thomas, Morgan Williams, Miss E. Davies, and Rev Eben Jones, Mr H. G. Atwood (clerk), Mr Morgan (headmaster), and Mr Hugh Morris (attendance officer). The resignation of Edgar R. Thomas, monitor, was received and ac- cepted. BORTH. LONDON KNAVERY.—Judgment has just been delivered in the case of Rees v. Bernirdy, tne facts of which are more than usually interesting. The counsel engaged wer^ Air Astburv, Q-C., Mr Griffith Jones, and Mr T. M. Whitehouse (instructed by Messrs Smith and Davies, Aberystwyth), for the plaintiffs, and Mr Nevill, Q.C., Mr H. Tyrell, and Mr Brabent for the defendants. It appeared from the statement of counsel and the evidence that a collier in Staffordshire named William Howells left his native country in the year 1856, at the time beicg absolutely penniless. In 1863 he died with- out a will, leaving behind him freehold property in New Zealand which brings in a rental of L375 a year. Tuese rents were received and accumulated by the official trustee in New Zealand. In 1889 the defendant, Lucien de Bernardy, who carried on business as a next-of-kin agent in London, set to work to find out the rightful heirs to the property, and, atter several abortive attempts, discovered that, they were a Mrs Anne Walters, who resided at Borth in Cardiganshire, and her sister Mrs Jane York. Both were ladies over seventy years of age, in poor circnmstances, and uneducated. The defendant got them to meet him on Sunday the 19th of May, 1889, and, after informing them that he knew of some property which belonged to them, but refusing to give them any information as to it unless they agreed to give him half of what they got, he induced them to sign an agreement to this effect. After the agreement had been signed he gave them particulars of the property, and the accumulations of the rents were remitted to the defendant's solicitor, whom the defendant per- suaded Mrs Walters and Mrs York to employ. The defendant took one-half of these accumulations and paid the other half over to the two widows. This arrangement went on until both the old ladies died, in 1893, no other solicitor having been consalted in the matter. After the decease of Mrs Walters and Mrs York, on going into tho old ladies' affairs to prove their wills, Messrs Smith and Davies, solicitors, of Abery3twyth, became acquainted with the transaction. They at once communicated wilh New Zealand to stop further payments, and set about getting at the root of the matter with a view of getting the transactions set aside. Ulti- mately this action was commenced for the purpose, the grounds for setting aside agreements being, first, that they were void as coming within the mischief of maintenance, and therefore contrary to public policy; secondly, that they were executed by Mrs Walters and Mrs York without having sufficient independent advice, and, therefore, should !)e set aside by a court of equity.—Mr Justice Romer, in his judgment, decided that the docu- ments should be set aside on both grounds, and directed that the defendant should account to the plaintiffs, who were the executors of Mrs Walters and Mrs York, for all moneys received by him, and should pay all the costs of the action. The result, as far as the plaintiffs are concerned, is that they will benefit to the extent about 95,000, as the property is said to be worth at least E6,000, and the accumulation of rents, after allowing for all deductions, will come to quite £ 4,000.
LLANIDLOES.
LLANIDLOES. CO-, FIR.MATIO- -The Lord Bishop of Bangor held his annual confirmation 'tt the Parish Church on Thursday. Twelve presented themselves for con- firmation from Llanidloes, the lemainder being from the adjoining parishes. The officiating- clergy were Revs. E. O. Jones, M.A., and W. D. Robert, B.A., Llanidloes, and there were also present Revs. E. Edwards (Trefeglwys), T. H. Hughes (Llan- gurig), O. K. Williams (Caersws), and D. Richards (Penstrowed). In the afternoon a reception was held at the Vicarage. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS. — A meeting of the Governors of the above schools was held on Thurs- day, when there were present Mr A J Morris (chairman), Mrs Williams, Mrs Davies, Messrs Rd Evans, J Godfrey Bowen, and John Smout, with Mr D. A. Lewis (clerk).-TLe Hon W N Bruce (Charity Commissioners' Inspector) after having inspected the schools questioned the managers upon their financ.al position, &c. In reply, the clerk said the amount of subscriptions promised towards the schools were JE893, of which £ 452 had been paid. He also read a letter from Mr G. D. Harrison who stated that the amount standing to the credit of the Llanidloes School up to March 31st was X164 5s 2d.—Mr **aS aPP0'nted to attend a meeting to be of ^,e^8kp°°l on the 23rd to decide the terms ullr«««,e l vercisement for headmistress for Llan- clerk Clerk also read a letter from the deW in ounty Governing Body regretting the endeavour t^aon0™1 °f the sch001 Plans and would lor considering ^L908811510 t0 arraDge a meetinS INQUEST A • Station, rpTas held afc fche Police Williams, coroner and S?ay' before Mr R C. E. Pryce was' for«™ jut7> of whom Mr. Rees, Foundry Terrace wh °J- ]he body of David that morning.—Evidenc<Tw° • 8addenl7 in bed widow of deceased, to the M?ry ReeS' he retired to bed a little before I °n WednesdaY his usual health, but when sho = ,ven o'clock, in moraine, between seven S °! was dead. She immediately callfri V ?UQd he (Mrs Mills), and the doctor waS i^rf^eifbf0°r pronounced life extinct.—Dr. Morria .e dence to the effect that he was called to see- the deceased, but on his arrival he was quite dead. He considered the cause of death was due in a ar t measure to a disease called Atheroma," as well flatulency, and he was of opinion death was due to a form of syncope.A verdict was returned that death was due to failure of the heart's action, owing to its diseased state. CHURCHSTOKE. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.—The prizes for proficiency in needlework, given annually by Mrs White to the girls attending the National Schools, were distri- buted on Tuesday last. The following girls received prizes, which consisted of toys and useful articles:—Edith BULler, Madaline Thomas, Kathleen Richards, Agnes Bevan, Emma Bore, Harriet Davies, Eva Thomas, Ethel Richards, Esther Bevan, Sarah Price, Ethel Jervis, Rosa Richards, Martha Roscoe, Ada Davies, Alice Caswell and Jane Gardner. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting was held on Tues- day evening, Mr A. G. Montford, presiding. The Chairman and Messrs W. C. Barrs and R. Davies were re-elected on the Finance Committee, and Messrs D. Davies and D. Evans were appointed managers of the garden allotments. It was decided to apply for a course of lectures under the Technical Education Scheme of the County Council. + The improvement in Lady Williams Wynn's con- dition continues, and the patient, we are glad to say, is Approaching convalescence.
NEWTOWN.'j
NEWTOWN. 'j CJCTY COGRT.-Oll Thursday, before his Honour Judge Lewis, there were 80 new cases and nine judgment summonses entered. There were no defended cases, and the action W. L. Browne & Co. v. Griffiths, which was a question of account, was referred to the Registrar. A CASE OF CONSCIENCE.-Tlie execu; ors of a geDtleman, deceased nine or ten years ago, received last week a letter enclosing a roll of bauk notes, and stating that the money wa3 sent in payment of a debt due to the estate. The letter was anonymous, but the handwriting indicated that it came from an aged and infirm person. CONFIRMATION.—The Bishop of Sr. Asaph iield Confirmation services at the Newtown Parish Church on Thursday evening, when there were over 60 candidates from different churches in the district. Several local clergymen were present, and assisted his Lordship in the ceremonies. The Bishop's ad- dress was very impressive, and it was listened to with great attention by hose present. CYCLING CLUB.—On Thursday evening the mem- bers met at the Crescent at eight o'clock for an evening spin to the viUag-j of Caersws. The hon. sec. (MK- Fred Lloyd), having marshalled the wheel- men, to the numberof 18, Bugler Pritchard sounded the "Order to Mount" under the captaincy of Messrs Norton and Uwen. They paraded Broad street, High Street, Park Street, and on to Caersws, which was reached in good time. The head quarters of the club at this village is the Buck Hotel, and Mr. D K Thomas, the proprietor, with his usual kind- ness, threw open his large Dining Room and piano for lie use of the members. After about half-an- hour's interval the bugle sounded the Order to Remount," and the return journey was early accom- plished and so concluded a pleasant evening. CHORAL FESTIVAL.—The annual singing festival in connection with the Old Baptist Association wa" held at the Newtown Baptist Chapel on Thursday. Special trains were run, and a great number of visitors attended the services. The musica1 c onductor was lr. W. T. Samuels, I.S.M., Swansea; and the af' noon gathering was presided over by Rev '1. E. ,»'illiams, pastor (in the unavoidable absence of Mr. T. Parry Jones) whilst Mr. R. Morgan, Bahaillon, occupied the chair at the evening meet- ing. Several hymn tunes were ably rendered, also the anthem I will extol thee," acd Consider the lilies," the singing being of a very high order throughout, and evinced the great pains that had been taken by the choirs to secure such a pitch of excellence. Mrs. Geo. Thomas and Mr. A. D. Woolley ably accompanied. During the interval between the two meetings tea was provided in the Schoolroom, the tables being presided over by ladies from the various churches comprised in the district. OPEN AJR CONCERT.—The Newtown Band gave a Re-ital in Broad street, on Saturday evening. The programme was as follows: — March, La Vivandiere" Rimmer; fantasia, "Olympia Herzer; waltz. "The ship I love" Bonheur; selection, "Torquato Tasso "Donizetti; gavotte, "Daisy" Clarke; grand march, Silver Trumpets Viviani. There were hundreds of listeners, and the various solos by cornets, trombone and euphonium, as well as the concerted movements were played in excellent style and tune. The next recital will be given on Whit Monday, commencing at 7 p.m. THE DRUIDS.— Next week Newtown is to be favoured with the Annual Movable Delegation of the Ancient Order of Druids. As is well-kown Mr Geo. H. Ellison, has been elected to the position of Grand Master, an honour which all who are acquainted with him will agree that he deserves. The meetings commence on Whit Tuesday, and will be attended by upwards of sixty delegates, representing over 60,000 Druids in England, Scotland and Wales. A banquet is to be held on Tuesday, and on Wednesday an excursion to Aber- ystwyth will take place. To-morrow the Society will attend Church, headed by the Newtowu Silver Band. ——— CAERSWS FOOTBALL CLUB.—A supper and presentation to the retiring secretary (Mr E. R. Jones) took place at the Unicorn Hotel on Saturday, when a party of 36 sat down to an excellent repast provided by Mr and Mrs Phillips. The invited guests included Dr R. Snow, Messrs R. Savage, T. Watkins, Bowen, and others. Dr R. Snow occupied the chair, Mr R. Savage being in the vice-chair. The cloth having been removed the proceedings commenced with songs by Messrs J. Spoonley, E. R. Jones, Tudor Jones, and D. Thomas, after which came the presentation. The Chairman said that two years ago he had the pleasure of presenting 12 medals to the Caersws football team, who were declared winners of the Machynlleth medals, and that even- ing he felt proud to have the privilege on behalf of the club to present a very costly silver medal to their hon secretary, which bore the inscription, Presented by the Caersws Football Club, May 16, 1896," and his monogram. Mr Jones had done yeoman service and to him the club owed the great measure of success it had attained. Mr Jones had entered them in the Junior Cup for each season and they were also third in the Junior League this season. Mr T. Cleeton also highly complimented Mr Jones on his services.—Mr E. R. Jones in reply said (amid cheers) that he scarcely knew how to thank the members of the Caersws football clnb sufficiently for their kindness towards him in pre- senting him with so valuable a memento. He how- ever wished to say he was pleased to find that his duties had proved satisfactory and he hoped the members would remain together, and next season they would be sure to improve more and he wished them every success. The toast, list having been gone through the meeting concluded with songs, &c. CONFIRMATION SERVICE.—The Lord Bishop of Bangor yesterdav morning conducted a confirma- tion service at Caersws, when there were twenty- seven candidates as follows --Eieven from Caersws, 10 from Llandinam, and 6 from Llanwnog. The clergy present included Revs. Morgan Jones (Llan- dinam), Rural Dean; D. Parry, Vicar; W. L. Richards, Penstrowed, and O. K. Williams. Caersws. FORTHCOMING CHORAL FESTIVAL. — Wednesday, the 17th prox., has been chosen as the date for the annual church choral festival. The proceedings will commence at Caersws at 11 o'clock in the morning. There will be a rehearsal in the after- noon, and the evening meeting will be held at the Parish Church, Llanwnog. About 150 voices are expected to take part in the festival. Rev. Cecil Hook, Vicar of Oswestry, will preach at the morning meeting, and Rev. T. H. Hughes, Llangurig, in the evening. SALE OF WORK.—Airs Humphreys-Uwen yester- day afternoon opened a very successful sale of work in the Schoolroom of the Weslevan Methodist Chapel, Caersws, the proceeds of which are to be devoted towards the expenditure incurred by the damage done to the Church building during the storm which swept over the Severn Valley on Sun- day night, February 1894. The stalls were ex- ceedingly well arranged with a quantity of useful and ornamental articles, contributed by kind friends, whilst there were in addition a produced and miscellaneous stall, a flower stall, and also another for refreshments, and they were ably presided over by the following ladies:—Mrs Bradley, Mrs Ed- wards, Stone House, Mrs Edwards, Chapel Keeper, Mrs Evans, Stone House, Mrs and Miss Francis, The Station, Mrs and Miss Morgan, Little London, Mrs and Miss Norton, Miss Swain, The Shop, Mrs Wilks, and Mrs Evans, Main-street. The whole of the arrangements were in the hands of the above- mentioned ladies, with the assistance of Rev E. Liddon Parry, minister, Newtown, Mr R. Savage, trustees' treasurer, Caersws, and Mr J. Franci3, stationmaster, the latter also performing the arduous duties of hon. secretary. There was a good attendance at the opening ceremony. The sale of goods was brisk from the commencement of the proceedings to the close, and the interest was kept up by an excellent programme of vocal and instrumental music, together with other entertain- ments at intervals during the evening, under the conductorship of Mr G. Evans. In declaring the sale of work open, Mrs Humphreys-Owen said she was very glad to be present with them that after- noon, and she must in the first place thank them for their kindness in asking her to come down there to open their sale of work. When she first received the invitation she was doubtful whether Q h a. 11 loaiiy ougnt to accept the honour, because they a a good friend in their neighbour, Mrs Edward avies, Plaadinam; but when she heard that Mrs avies was going to support her on that occasion lately accepted the kind invitation ( pp ause). On looking round at the collec- tion of good things she was pleased to find that they were not all of one character, but of a diversified nature as regarded size, etc. She was of opinion that a sale of work of that description ought to teach them a good many lessons, besides furthering the specific object for which the sale was promoted. A sale of work represented a large amount of work and time as well as the trouble in getting so many things to- gether. It was not made up of a number of large things, but a quantity of small articles. She thought the life of all individuals should be devoted to the attention of small things as well as large (hear,hear). If they looked to the small things they would make their lives more happy, whilst they would also further the happiness of those with whom they mixed (hear, hear, and applause). There were some people who were apt to forget small things in their desire to attend to the larger things of this life but she would impress upon them the well worn maxim, "great things from little spring" (loud ap- plause). In conclusion she had very great pleasure in declaring the bazaar open.—Mr Francis pro- posed, and Rev. E. Liddon Parry seconded, a vote of thanks to Mrs Humphreys-Owen and Mrs Edward Davies for their presence there that afternoon.— The vote having been carried with acclamation, Mrs Davies, in reply, observed that whenever it was possible they were only too pleased to do what they could for the well-being of those in the neighbourhood (applause).—Votes of thanks were also accorded the ladies who superintended the arrangements in the promotion of the sale of work, aud to the treasurer and secretary LLANFAIR. SPECIAL FAIR.-This, the first of these fairs, was very well supplied with stock, and cart pigs, and cows and calves sold at good prices. Owing to the fair not being well known, however, the attendance of dealers was small. THUNDERSTORM.—On Wednesday afternoon a terriffic thunderstorm broke over here. The light- ening was most vivid, and a valuable cow belong- ing to Mr David Jehu was killed thereby. -+--
CAERHOWEL REJOICINGS.
CAERHOWEL REJOICINGS. (Continued from page 3.) CRICKET MATCH. In coutinuance of the conviviality and in per- petuation of an interesting annual function, the Montgomery cricket team were invited to meet an eleven captained by Mr Hugh Harrison a*; Caer- ■ iowel yesterday. The Montgomery team batted first and were all dismissed for 59, W. E. Pryce- Jc-mes taking 8 wickets for 19 runs. Mr Harrison's xr ran up a score of 78, passing the Montgomery total by 17. Luncheon was served during an interval in the game. The Montgomery men in their second attempt compiled a total of 90, leaving Mr Harrison's men 74 to make to win. They were, however, all dismissed for 70, and victory thus re- mained with Montgomery, after an exciting finish, by three runs. Score:- AR. HARRISON'S- XI. A G Archer c A Eaton b Williams 15 c and b Shaw. 6 H R E Harrison c P Eaton b Williams 7 b A Eaton 8 H C Meyrick b A Eaton 12 b Shaw 6 T R Knowles c S Davies b A Eaton 0 b Shaw 7 Capt Hayhurst-France c dobdo. 2 retired. 15 L (' Bucknall run out 1 c Fitzhugh 1 W E Pryce-Jones not out 14 not out 19 W Pryce-Jones c Eaton b Williams 8 c Shaw 0 L I. W Jones b Eaton. 3 run out 4 F Woodward c and b Eaton 0 b Shaw 0 Extras. 16 Extras. 3 Total 78 Total 70 MONTGOMERY. A Eaton c Hayhurst-France b W E Pryce- Jones 19 S Davies c Archer b W E Pryce-Jones. 3 P R Eaton b W E Pryce-Jones 1 J E Tomley b W E PryoJones 12 W B Shaw c Harrison b Hayhurst-France 1 J Bridgewater b Hayhurst-France. 5 R J Harris not out 4 C B Williams c Harrison b W E Pryce-Jones 0 W Fitzhugh b W E Pryce-Jones 0 D Proctor b W E Pryce-Jones 0 A Vaughan c and b W E Pryce-Jones 1 Extras. 13 Total 59 2nd innings. A Eaton run out 2 T S Davies b Harrison 0 P R Eaton c and b Lumley Jones 11 J A Bridgwater c Archer b Lumley Jones 4 J E Tomley b Hayhurst-France 5 W R Shaw b W E Pryce-Jones. 11 R T Harris run out 21 W Fitzhugh st Archer b W E Pryce-Jones 2 C B Williams run out 2 DProctorrunout. 4 A Vaughan uot out 3 Extras 25 Total 90 COL. AND MRS. HARRISON'S AT HOME. The day's proceedings terminated with an At Home in the Town Hall, Montgomery, there being present some two hundred and fifty guests in response to the invitation issued by Col and Mrs Harrison to commemorate their son's comiDg-of- p,ge. The hall had been most charmingly decorated for the occasion, the Court room which had been converted into a supper room being deserving of special mention. The supper table was exceedingly well laid out, and it literally groaned beneath the good things provided. The background was well set off with large mirrors, displayed on some fine pieces of velvet, whilst the whole was much im- proved with a fine display of flowors. From the ceiling was hung a quantity of festocning, inter- spersed with baskets of flowers. Credit for this is due to G. J.j Clipstone, of the Dragon Hotel, who provided the supper, which won loud encomiums, the comestibles being of the best possible description and sufficient to satisfy the most punctilious lover of the inner man. The Assembly Room also came under the decora- tors' eye, the bare walls being metamorphosed into brightness by the introduction of handsome lace curtains, festooning and evergreens. The platform was also well laid out, and was devoted to the orchestra, which was occup'e<i by Mr Fred Owen s Countv Band, the programme of music, which gave general satisfaction, being made of eighteen dances, was a3 follows v'alse, country dance, polka, valse, lancers, pas de quo-tt-e, circassion circle, valse, polka, lancers, schottische (highland), galop, mazurka, lancers, pas de quatre, Sir Ito-er de Co^crley, valse, polka. The staircase'and cloakrooms were also well laid out, and the portico was utilised as a retiring room. The M.C.'s were Messrs G. J. Clipstone, T. H. George, and C. B. Williams, and they were inde- fat:gable in their efforts to make the occasiou a pleasant and enjoyable one to he assembled guests. They were very kindly assisted by Mr Hugh I-Iarricon, whose geniality was much appreciated. even Colonel Harrison unfortunately was prevented from attending but there were present from Caerhowel Mrs Harrison, Mr Hugh and Miss Harrison Mr Meyrick (Apley, Welliugton, Salop), Mr L. C., Bucknall (Pytc'.iley, Kettering, Northants), and Mr A G Archer (Admaston, Wellington Salop), rhere were also present his Worship the J ajor (^ r James), together with James and Miss James, Rev E W and Mrs Brown, Mr and Mrs C S Pryce. The guests included the following Mrs Allan, Mrs J and Miss Allan, Mr Bayley (Ly- more), Mr Gorge Bayley, Misses Kate, Prim, and Mabel Bayley, Mr Barker, Miss Barrs, Mr and Miss Bowen. Mr and Mrs BLinner, Mr and Mrs Bridge- water,' Mr and Mrs Chidlow, Mr and Mrs G J Clipstone, Mr and Mrs Charts Davies, Miss Davies, Mr E Davies, Mrs Davies, Mr and Mrs Davies (Hendomen), Mrs and the Misses Davies, Mr Davies and family (Stalloe), Mr and Mrs Davies (lorden), Miss Downes, Miss Evans, the Misses Eaton, Messrs A and P Eaton, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Evans, Mr and Mrs Francis, Miss Griffiths, Mr and Mrs Geoige, Mr and Mrs Griffiths, Mr and Mre Gough, Dr Henry, Mr and Mrs Harris, Mrs Humphreys (the Wood), Mr, Mrs, and Miss Jones, Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Jones, Mr H Jones, Mr and Mrs Jones, Mrs and Miss Filbert, Mr and Mrs Lucas, Mr A Lucas, Mrs and Miss Lin, Miss Longman, Mr W H Langford, Mr and Miss Langford (Chirbury), Dr Morgan, Miss Matthews, Mr and Mrs McGavin, Mr E II Morris, Miss Marshall, Mr VV. H. Morris, Mrs and Miss Morris, Mrs Miller (London), Mr, Mrs, and Miss Powell, Messrs P-octor, Miss Pritchard, Mr and Miss Pryce, Mr and Mrs Richards, Mrs and Miss Roberts, Mr, Mrs and Miss Salter, Mr Salter, junr, Mr and Mrs S Smith, Miss Smith, Miss Soley, Mr and Mrs Turner, Mr and Mrs Turner, junr., Mr and Mrs Tipping, Mr and Mrs Tomley, Mr J E Tomley, Mr Mrs Thomas, the Misses Trilford, Mr and Mrs Turnbull (Lymore), Mr and Mrs Vaughan, Mrs Williams, Mr and Mrs Wilkinson, Mr and Mrs Watkin, Mr and Mrs Withers, Mr and Mrs Williams. Dancing commenced at nine o'clock and was con- tinued until the early hours of this morning, one and all having spent a most enjoyable time, which will be for long remembered. In our report of Wednesday's proceedings, which will be found on page 3 we omitted the name of Mrs. Jones, Rhydy ware, from the list of tea-makers. On Thursday Colonel Harrison, assisted by his agent and the Mayor of Montgomery (Mr E R James), distributed over half a ton of beef to householders in the district. The ox was speeially fed for the auspicious event, and when alive stood over 15 hands high, its dead weight, being 1,271 lbs It was slaughtered, dressed and cut up by Messrs C. P. Davies, Montgomery, and W Davies, Forden. The triumphal arch erected near the Caerhowel Inn we should not forget to mention, was greatly ad- mired by all, decorations being also conspicuous at Montgomery and Forden.
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OSWESTRY. (Continued from page 2.) Our representative in Oswestry is Mr ROBERT AITKEN, Oswald House, Oswald Road, to whom notice should be given of all events required to be reported in the COUNTY TIMES. THE ARMENIAN RELIEF FUND.—The collections taken on Sunday at the Holy Trinity Church on behalf of the above fund amounted to £ 6 12s. THE KING OSWALD BAND.—This band gave their fourth recital in Oswald Road on Tuesday evening. ZION MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—The annual musical festival was held at Zion Chapel, Oswestry, on Sunday, under the conductorship of Mr Jo'.n Thomas, of Llanwrtyd. There were large congre- gations in the afternoon and evening. DRUNK AND I)ISOPI)FRLY. -At the Borough Police Court on Tuesday, before the Mayor (Mr C. E. Williams) and Mr S. Whitfield, Joseph Morris was charged by P.C. Burton with being drunk and dIS- orderlv on Wednesday last. The accused became so obstreperous that Dr Blaikie had to be called. He was afterwards taken to the Workhouse. Fined 2s 61 and 6s 6d costs or seven days' hard labour. WELSH BAPTIST MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—The annual musical festival of the Welsh Baptists of the dis- trict took place on Monday in Hermon Chapel, Oswestry. The churches represented were Glyn- ceiriog, (iswestry, Llanfyllin, Liansilin.Dotywern, Mujifre, Efelrhyd, Llanrhaiadr, Bethel and Pont- llcgell. The presidents were Rev D. Re's < f Oswestry and Rev J. L. Jones, Glynceiriog. Mr R. E. Jenkins, Llanelly, was conductor, and Miss Davies, Gate street, acted as accompanist. There were large audiences. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The Primitive Metho- dist Sunday School held anniversary services on Sunday last in the Public Hall. Addresses were given by Rev. J. B. Bissel, superintendent of the circuit, and Mr Owen Owen, M.A., of the High School. The services were well attended. The choir, under the leadership of Mr E. Price, rendered special hymns and anthems, accompanied by Miss Alice Jones on the organ, and by Miss Grindley on the pianoforte. VIOLENT CONDUCT OF TWO TRAMPs.-At the Borough Police Court on Monday before Messrs. W. H. G. Weaver, W. H. Spaull, and the Mayor (Mr. C. E. Williams), John Harrington and William Kelly, tramps, were charged flarritigton with being drunk and disorderly, with assaulting Mr. Alfred Hawkins, and with assaulting the police and Kelly with being drunk and disorderly, with assaulting Mr. Hawkins, and for wilful damage to the door and window of a house in Roft street on Sunday night.—Supt. Langford stated that the prisoners had behaved in a most dastardly manner. They went to the house of Mrs. Roberts and walked straight in. On being put out they broke open the door and the window, and when Mr Hawkins came to Mrs. Roberts' assistance they knocked him down and kicked him, aud behaved in a violent manner. When being taken to the lock-up Harrington struck Sergt. Roberts a heavy blow in the mouth. It was a case where the fullest penalty ought to be in- flicted. The public had given the police every possible assistance in taking the prisoner's to the lock-up. In the cells the prisoners' conduct had bee!' disgraceful, having smeared the rugs and floor with filth.- Mrs. Jane Roberts, 58, Roft street, and Mr. Alfred Hawkins gave corroborative evidence.— Mr. Edgar Gowaulock, Queen's Hotel, testified to seeing the assault committed on Mr. Hawkins. Witness had to strike the prisoners with his stick to prevent them doing any further harm to Haw- kins. He saw Kelly brake a pane of glass with his foot, and also saw Harrington strike P.S. Roberts when oeing taken to the lock-Lip.-P.S. Roberts stated that lie went to Roft street about nine o'clock and found the accused men in the centre of a large crowd. Harrington struck him a heavy blow in the mouth when being taken to he lock-up. Kelly had to be carried along the "treet as he refused to walk.-P.C. Russell corroborated.—The magistrates adjourned for gome time to consider the case, and, in passing sentence, the Mayor said the magistrates had discussed the case, and were of opinion it was a most disgraceful one. Harrington was then sentenced to five months' imprisonment with hard labour, and Kelly to four months' imprisonment with hard labour.—The Mayor also said he had to thank those persons who assisted the police in taking the prisoners to the lock-up.—Supt. Langford also thanked the public for their assistance. He had been in the town 11 years, and this was the worst case of its kind he had had in that time. POWYS PROVINCIAL EISTEDDFOD.—A meeting of the Executive Committee was held on Friday even- ing last. There were present Rev Cecil Hook (chairman), the Ven Archdeacon Thomas, Rev T. Redfern, Father O'Toole, Miss M. W. Minshall, Mrs John Hughes,Mrs Broughall, Messrs W.W. Coulson, George Owen, G. Cobley, J. Parry Hoola, H. Edwards, R. Howell Davies, W. N. W. Tidy, W. Williams, W. E. Frith, P. H. Minshall, J. H. Ollerhead, J. J. Davies, Robert Lloyd, and R. Daniel, with Messrs R. O. Wynne Roberts (borough surveyor), F. Shayler (secretary of the arts section), Rev R. Jones (secretary), and Messrs John Hughes and W. Morris (hon secretaries).—Mr A. Wynne Corrie wrote regretting inability to attend. Mr John Hughes reported that. the Earl of Powis and Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., had written stating they could not accept the positions as presidents of the evening concerts.-It was agreed to refer the question of the prices of admis- sion back to the committee. Tenders for the erec- tion of galleries in the Powis Hall were read from Messrs W. H. Thomas & Co. (£105) and Messrs Evans & Felton ( £ 141 10s). The tender of the former was accepted with certaiu modifications.— It was reported that choirs from Builth, Festiniog, Llanfyllin, Brymbo, Broughton, and Welshpool had entered for the chief choral competition.—The tender of the ()swestry Volunteer Band was accepted to provide the riecessarv music. Dr Reynolds, Rev T. Redfern, Messrs NV. O. Evans, K Jones, aud Daniei were appointed a-committee to make the musical arrangements.—The list of entrants in the various competitions were read ever.—A meeting of the executive committee was held on Thursday evening. Present: Mr J Parry Jones (chairman), Mrs Bul- keley-Owen, Mrs Dumville Lees, Mrs Johu Hughes, Rev T Redfern, Rev J Davies Jones, Messrs Howell Davies, J Ollerhead, J Parry Coole, Geo Cobley, F Shayler, Edward Price, John Minshall, J J Davie.?, W E Frith, T H Jones, Wm Hughes, R 0 Wynne Roberts, with Rev R Jones, Messrs J Hughes and Wm Morris, hun. sees.Rev T Redfern proposed that the Mayor and the Corporation be asksd to attend the Eisteddfod meetings. He was sure the presence of the Mayor and Corporation was only right and necessary on the occasion. Mr J Hughes seconded and the motion was unani- mously carried.—Mr Howell Davies proposed that a dozen bards including the adjudicators be invited to attend in their robes.—MrR 0 Wynne Roberts seconded, and and the motion was carried. --The names of the bards to be selected were left in the hands of the committee.—Mr. Hughes re- ported that a special train would be run from Blaenau on Thursday, returning after the concert in the evening, and a special train would be run from Builth on Friday, returning after the concert the same evening. The Cambrian Railwavs Com- pany had also agreed to run a special train from Liverpool on Thursday by their new route. Re- duced fares would be in operation frcm all the other stations. The North Western Railway Com- pany had also arranged reduced fares.—It was in- timated that Mrs Wynne Corrie, would be unable to adjudicate in the knitting competition, and Mrs Dumville Lees agreed to act in her stead. THE PROPOSED OSWESTRY AND LLANGYNOG LIGHT RAILWAY. PUBLIC MEETING. On Monday a public meeting was held in the Guildhall, Oswestry, to consider the construction of a Light Railway from Oswestry to Llanrhaiadr and Llangynog. Considerable interest was evinced in the matter, the Court-room being crowded in every part. Tne Mayor (Mr C. E. Williams) presided, and was supported by Messrs W. H. Spaull, T. Whitfield, George Owen, J. Parry Jones (town clerk), and Mr Pennant Lloyd. Amongst those present were :— Revs T. Redfern, J. Davies Jones, and W. Caradog Jones, Oswestry, D. Davies, Llansilin, R. Trevor Owen, Llangedwyn, D. Jones, Llanrhaiadr, R. Jones, Rhydycroesau, John Williams, Llangadwaladr, and Owen Jones, Llangynog, Colonel Bonnor, Colonel Maltby, Messrs E. Williams-Vaughan, W. Fletcher Rogers, Philip H. Minshall, Robert Lloyd, R. H. Mason, Arthur Minshall, Joseph Evans, Howell Davies, J. J. Roberts, J. Cottam, John Minshall, A. C. Nicholson, J. Williamson (engineer's office, Cambrian Railways), N. E. Tidy, T. J. Bradshaw, J. V. Williams, J. Evans (chemist), W. Morris, W. H. Lacon, W. H. Bott, H. J. Wallace Pugh, W. H. Thomas, R. n. Wynne Roberts (borough surveyor), Owen Pritchard, T. Phillips, J. Abbey, F. Bather and Dr Fuller, Oswestry, Dr Jones, Llansilin, Dr Jones, Llanrhaiadr, Messrs Thomas Morris, Pentref (late of Lloran Ucha), Morris Lloran Issa, Whitfield, Moelerch, Davies, Liverpool, Richards, Glascoed, Edwards, Oddiarllyn, Richard Jones, Llanrhaiadr, Williams,Wynnstay Hotel, Llanrhaiadr, R. Edwards, Cae Mawr, Morris, Trewern, and the following from the Llangynog district:—Messrs Evans, Eithin, Morris, Tymawr, Rees Jones, John Richards, T. Owen, Thos. Roberts, Tynypant, Thomas Jones, Gloucester House, John Evans, E. Edwards, Glan- hafron, Owen Roberts, The Quarry, W. Evans, New 1 Inn, W. Roberts, Miner's Arms, Robert Owen, etc. Mr JOHN WILLIAMS (town clerk's office), read the notice calling the meeting, and also the several letters which had been received from persons unable to attend.—Mr Forrester Addie wrote stat- ing that lie was sure Lord Powis would be ready to do all he could to promote the construction of the proposed light railway.—Captain Wynn wrote stating the scheme would receive his most active support.—Mr Stanley Leighton, M.P., wrote stating that the proposed railway was most desirable, and from the immense amount of traffic on the roads between the two places he was sure it would be heartily supported. He would be very glad as member of Parliament to promote the object (ap- plause). -Col Gough wrote supporting the proposal. -Alr Humphreys-Owen, M.P., wrote saying he believed that light and a cheaply made and main- tained line from Llangynog would, in addition to tLe indirect benefit which it would confer on the district, lay a reasonable rate of interest on the cost of its construction. In the first place the scheme would require to be carefully thought out beforehand, trustworthy measurements and esti- mates obtained, the money guaranteed by substan- tial persons, and the land, if npt free of charge, at all events at fair agricultural value. He should be glad if a convenient time could be fixed during the recess to visit Penybout and Llanrhaiadr for further information on the subject.—Letters were also read from Mr Openshaw, Mr Herbert Roberts, Mr Geo. Perks, Dr Cartwright, and Mr Wynne Corrie sup- porting the proposal. The MAYOR, before opening the proceedings, said he would take this first public opportunity of welcoming their Town Clerk back to Oswestry after his absence of six months. He trusted that both he and Mrs Parry-Jones had benefitted by their extended holiday (applause). The object of the meeting was to once again discuss the question of a railway to Llangynog. Notwithstanding the energetic steps that had from time to time been made on the same subject the district was still without a railway and to-day they had met to con- sider the question again. Under the Light railway Bill which had been introduced by the present Government the money would have to be raised partly by shareholders, partly by lates, and partly by Government loans. As far as he could see the provisions of the Bill were fairly good and if County^Councils, property owners, farmers and others so disposed would help them it would be possible to bring those districts distant from the railway into communication. This object could only be accomplished by co-operation. They- wanted the co-operation of all the owners of pro- perty (applause). The object of the Light Railway Bill was to increase the facilities for doing business and to give general comfort and efficiency. It was provided in Clause J. Section 2 that it would be the duty of the Light Railway Commissioners to carry the Act into effet and to offer so far as lay in their power every facility for considering and maturing application for a light railway. The speaker then detailed the various clauses of the Bill showing the powers conferred on the promoters for raisiug the necessary funds for carrying out the object, and in y I conclusion said the Government only helped those who helped themselves. Supposing they were to make a light railway from Oswestry to Llangynog and supposing the estimated cost was £ 2,000 per mile, the total cost v/ould be £ 30,000. Of that amount £15,000 would require to be found bv the ratepayers, County Councils and so forth, and it would have to be found by the ratepayers and councils of the district through which the light railway ran. The question they had to decide at present was whether it wns desirable to have a railway to Llangynog or not. The question of the ,,y route it was to take would be decided by a com- mittee which would be appointed. He had been asked to point out that no liability would be L attached to any members of tne Committee. Mr J. J. ROBELITS, Oswestry, in proposing the resolution that it was desirable that a light railway should be constructed to Llangynog, said no one Ily was more interested in the scheme than he was. He considered it was the duty of every tradesman of Oswestry to do all that lay in their power to further the scheme, as they were all aware the agricultural districts were in very low water. Competition with foreign countries was becoming 'ieener and keener every month and they had to look that fact in the face. One of the reasons why foreign countries could afford to send their goods into this country was because they had got better railway facilties. They could bring their stock and goods to their ports at very much less expense than in England. The district they were considering now was one of the loviiest spots in their country and the farmers bad killed many a good horse in bringing a small load to the market of Oswestry (applause). He firmly believed that the town of Oswestry would benefit, to a great extent, by this railway. He did not propose the resolution because he believed he himself would benefit in any way by it. Some friends in Oswestry opposed the scheme because they believed that by this railway Llan- gynog might become a very large town (applause), and that what trade came from that district now would come to be kept at home (loud applause). If that should happen he would be very pleased. Perhaps if Llangynog did become a prosperous town the tradesmen of Oswestry would not be the last to find their way there (applause). Rev. OWEN JONES (Llangynog) said he rose with very great pleasure to second the resolution, and for the reason that he wished to be benefitted by the railway. It seemed to him almost super- fluous to prove the necessity of this railway. If that was necessary, a gentleman present who was an expert, a landowner, and a quarryowner, would be able to give them all the information they re- quired. It had been said that nature was very grand at Llaugynog, but they altio felt the need of human nature, and it was quite clear that their natural outlet was Oswestry. It was the natural link between Llangynog and the wide world (applause). The Light Railway Bill was introduced specially by the present Government to help the agricultural interest, and that was an interest which needed help; and this particular district needed all the help that could be given to it. When he came to Oswestry he felt he had stepped into civilisation, and could go to wherever he wished (loud arpglause). Mr. PEXNAXT LLOYD said it was very encouraging to see such an enthusiastic meeting lie came as the representative of no less tha'n one hundred people from the neighbourhood of Llangynog, who had signed the petition, and who hall as!ind hitn to represent, them and the great in- terest they hid in the scheme. The first thing he would allude to was the very great, interest that would accrue to the railway company if the railway was once established. He had a quarry which wanted developing, and he was sure if the railway was established they would be able to send as many slates to Oswestry as would cover the whole town (applause). jWith this railway the slates of North Wales would be able to get into the market with very great advantage, not only to the seller, but also to the buyer. They would also, by means of the railway, get coal much cheaper into Llangynog aud this would have the effect of inereasin-' their machinery and developing their other products, which would also find their way into Oswestry. There was one thing he would add as a warning to the < >swestry people. They would remember that when the Great Western railway was established the people tried to drive the Great Western away from tHe town (hear, hear). The Great Western Company was by no means bound to Oswestry, and he would point out the probability of their having a rival. It seemed to him if the Oswestry people supported this scheme now they would have a locus sttriidA which no Great Western Railway could oust them from. -+-
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
LATEST INTELLIGENCE. | BY TELEGRAM.] FRIDAY AFTERNOON. ALL-NIGHT SITTING. The House of Commons has been engaged all night in Committee on the Land Rating Bill. Dur- ing the early morning several members of the Opposition objected to an application by the Chair- man of Committee, and the Speaker was called in. Messrs Lloyd George, Herbert Lewis, John Dillon, Dr Tauner and Mr Donald Sullivan refusing to leave their scats for division were suspended, while Messrs Michael Davitt, Macaleese, and J O'Connor were removed by the Sergeant-at-Arms. As the incident was not reported by the Speaker to the House both hon. members returned to the chamber after the division and took part unchallenged in the subsequent proceedings, whereas the members who had been suspended for less flagrant breach of order were excluded. Mr Balfour, Mr Chamberlain, Lord Geo. Hamilton, Mr Curzon, and Mr Stuart Wortley remained on the Treasury Bench all night but the only occu- pants of the front Opposition Bench who sat through the sitting were Sir William Harcourt, Mr Mundella, and Mr T. Ellis. Four ladies including Lady Frances Balfour re- mained in the ladies gallery all night watching the proceedings. An extraordinary demand was made upon the refreshment department, and a thousand eggs alone were useed during the night; the contractor went out and bought up the contents of a fish shop. London, 2 p.m. The House adjourned until June 1st. The Land Bill has passed through committee stage.
BRITISH DAIRY FARMERS' ASSOCIATION.…
BRITISH DAIRY FARMERS' ASSOCIATION. NOUAL The foliowiLg is the programme of the jttne Conference to be held in North Wales ^rom,ie at to 12 next. Members and others will asseco Chester on Monday evening, June 8th. -aj Tuesday June 9.—Arrive at Welshpool by rain at 10.5 a.m. 10.15 a.m :—Opening erence in the Town Hall, Welshpool, uu^prwjs; >residency of the Right Hon. The Earl of *0 Address of Welcome on behalf of the loca nittee by Capt D. H. Mytton, and response by 'resident; Paper on "The Dairy Farniin £ Montgomeryshire, with suggestions for its imped nent," by Mr VV. Forrester Addie, to be f'0 ^-Dag iy discussion. 12.30 p.m Drive to Coed-y-J-'1^ Lord Powis' home farm), arrive 12.45 to • juildings shorthorn herd, dairy, and estate ti ,g ?ard, 2.0 p.m Drive through the Part- to P° Jastle, where the members will be entertained j uncheon by the President; An opportunity ifterwards be given to view the Castle gardens 11;01 ;erraces, and grounds. 4.55 p.m Leave VVels^hp DV special train for Chester, due 6.15. 7.)0 p. Dine at the Grosvenor and the Queen Hotels. Wednesday, June 10th—9 a.m.: Proceed by tr ;o Wrexham for conference in the Public Hall, co nencing at 9 45 address of welcome on ;he local committee by Sir WatKin Williams J^ Bart; paper by Mr James T. Hobbs, junr., on rearing of stock on a dairy farm," and one by Edward Brown on "the rearing of poultry iairy farm," to be followed by discussion. 1 i.m.: Drive through the collieries and brickvvo to the Home Farm, Wynnstay, arrive at n L 30 p.m.: Luncheon at Wynnstay on the illv'itstloll: i>f Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart. 2 30 p* i Drive to Eyton, to see the farm of Mr Frank v °^e I irriving 3 15, and at four o'clock walk across I fields (inspecting Mr Lloyd's cattle on the f Mr Thomas Fearnall's Dairy Farm, Roy ton.. J p.m. Return to Wrexham station, aud thence | train at 6 o'clock for Chester, due 6 20. 7 30p- Dine at the Grosvenor and the Queen Hotels. Thursday, June 11th.—8 50 a.m.: Special t from Chester to Denbigh (arrive 9 45). 10 a" 'e Conference in the Drill Hall; address of we'?°.al by Colonel Cornwallis West, on behalf of the 1°^ committee; paper by Mr. M. A. O'Callagha11 "The advantages and disadvantages of » factories and cremeries on co-operative princip* I to be followed by discussion. 11 30 a.m.: | to Ystrad to see Colonel Hughes' Farm and Held (arrive 11 50). 1 15 p.m.: Luncheon °5 invitation of Colonel Hughes. 2 15 p.m.: :re from Ystrad to the Flintshire and Denbigh Dairy School, Lleweni (arrive 3 o'clock). 4 P' Drive through the Vale of Clwyd to Brynllifc Q to Mr. P. P. Pratt's Stud Farm (due 5 p.m.)- p.m.: Drive to St. Asaph Station in time for ^QS)- train leaving at 6 20 for Bangor (arrive/)' 8 p.m: Dine at the "George" and BritlS Hotels. jf. Friday, June 12.—9 0 a.m: Drive to Vaynol ('iat0 an hour) to Mr Assheton Smith's Home FarlD o[ see the b'ack cattle, wild white cattle, Brahmin cattle, Angora Goats, St. Kilda sb (four-horned), and other auimals dairy, buildiD^j (four-horned), and other auimals dairy, bu and Mausoleum. 11 15 a.m.: Drive through Penrhyn's Park (arrive 12 0 noon), see the and at 12 45 on through the model village degai to Gorddinog, the residence of Colonel x who will entertain the members to luncheon 1 30. Afterwards inspect the black cattle, I horses- &c., at Colonel Piatt's Home Farm, Madry t | 3 45 p.m.: On to Mr Thomas Roberts' Tanyfynwent, Aber (4 o'clock) to see the dairy .oJj j black cattle. 4 30 p.m.: Proceed to TairtneJaOtc (arrive 4 45) to see Mr Humphrey Ell s's cattle, and thence return to Bangor abotit 6 30 p.m.: Dine at the George "and the "Bn 1 Hotels. 8 0 p.m.: Conversazione given by University College of North Wales; address by j Mayor of Bangor; the College buildicgs J open for inspection. + I
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PERSONAL. i0 | Mr and Mrs Parry-Jones have returned honis I Beechfield, Oswestry, from the Continent. d Mr and Lady Aline Beaumont have arrived 26, Wilton Crescent, London. j$, I The engagement is announced of Captain -gj- Pryce, Cyfronydd, to Miss Maude Neville, daag of Major Neville, and a niece of the Marques j Abergavenny. Rev J. Evans Jones, who has for some five Y rob, held the curacy of St. David's Welsh Oswestry, is leaving early in June to take yd I dut-'es of curate in charge of Llanrhaiad rAp • Cmmerch, near Denbigh. He will be I Oswestry by Rev Walter Williams of the I Grammar School. At the Drawing-room held at Buckingham | by the Princess of Wales, on Monday, the preSe.e J tions included Mrs Wm. Bridgeman, on her maIjjjje by the Lady Mabel Kenyon-Slanev, Miss I Stapleton-Cotton, by her mother, the Hon- iy I Stapleton-Cotton, by her mother, the Hon- iy I Mrs Stapleton-Cotton, Miss Cunliffe by ab, Cunliffe, Miss Lloyd-Edwards by Mrs Alan G°. j.0], the Lady Forester by the Marchioness of the Hon Mrs Pretyman by the Duchess of Bucde" Mrs Edward Powell by her mother Lady pry <1 bUr" Jones, the Lady Rendel by the Lady HawkeS" and Miss Dorrien Smith by Mrs Tower. others present weie Viscountess Ebringtou, the 1* D. Rendel, the Hon. Mrs Wm. West, Mi s A. Dar and Mrs Thursby Pelbam, of Cound. --+- 1 he following were the judges of cart borse3 the Portmadoc Show :—Messrs L. L. ^0(Lg. Brampton Brian, Evan Hughes, Park, Hack horses hunters and ponies Messrs Owen, Garthmyl and Mr Partrage, PoDtrl Herefordshire. 0 the lu the first competition at Sealand, last week) object of which is to assist the Captain of English Twenty in selecting his team and reser for the National Volunteer Challenge Trophy f Pisley,' this year, the highest score wa3 65.. pig, Hutchine, Welshpool, made 91, Corporal Whitchurch, 87, Arm-Sergt. Wyatt, Whitch0^^ S3, and Quarter-master Sergeant Brown, Elles10 -cted The prisoners Milrom and Fowler wereconvi jj on Thursday of the murder of Mr Smith at Hill. Whilst the jury were considering verdict, Fowler made a ferocious attack on M' a and a terrible scene followed. The prisoner y very powerful man, and he fought despera ny in the dock with the policemen, who eveo1 j overpowered him. Mr Justice Hawkins P^hent sentence of death on the prisoners, and told jg(j there was no hope of a reprieve. Fowler >vas away from the dock whilst protesting that he the author of a serious crime at Lewisham forwblc two men are now in custody.
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS Announced in our Advertising Columns- MA-. to 23 Public Meeting, Town Hall, Welshpool* the formation of a choir. tJiaeU' 23 Grazing Land to be Let by Auction, on & dolau Farm, by Mr. J. E. James. «arlc 25 Grand Fele and Vai'euy Entertainment Hall, Oswestry. 25 Open Bicycle Races lound Lake Vyrnwy- 30 Assizes at the Public Rooms, New town- J (;E.. jstiC 4 Bazaar in connection with the Groes C:J,IVI11 Methodist Chapel. de of 4 Unreserved Sale of Unsold Stock-io-fr: uge, Mr. John Thomas, in the Corn Exe a Welshpool, by Messrs. Hickman and SOD. Jobll 8 Sale of Timber, &c., on the premises of Ir. 1(1 Thomas, High Street, by Messrs. Hickrn&.n Son. h 9, 10, 11, Frank Lloyd's Horse Sales at Vfre 24 Foresters' Anniversary at Chirbury
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DEA TH. EVANS—May 17th, at Worcester, Jane AnU) of Thomas Evans, of Worcester, and daug^ ■pg,^r> Thomas Simon, parish clerk, Llanbadarn in her 3bth year.
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E. HUGHES, TRADE IIAùÚ, L WELSHPOO DRESSMAKING IN PEfSFECTl0* PERFECT FIT AND LATKST STtjJ STRICTLY MOOEUATTFI C^A^ —! • Special attention paid to Mourning THE STOCK IS NOW ASsoitTgv WITH NEW GOODS. 11 —— Printed and published by SAMUEL SL1'lC Office; DAVID ROWLANDS, at their Printing nnt1 Of 21, Berriew Street, Welshpool, in the CoulL r4rof Montgomery. Also published by QX&W t SPKNCER, at their Branch Office, 0 House Street, Aberystwyth, in the Cardigan.-May 23, 1896.